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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
DIED AT ROCHESTER,.
Mrs. W. q. HOlComb, of Duluth,
Passes After Undergoing
Operation.

The many friends OF Mrs. w. G..
Holcomb, were grieved to hear of
her death on Wednesday, Sept. 27,
1915, at Rochester, Mimi, where
she had undergone an operation.
Rebecca A. Schoonmaker was
born in Frankville Twp, Winnesh'ek
County, on december Z, 1871. She
grew to girlhood there, and later at
tended school in Ossians where she
graduated, as she also did at Valdez
College in DEBORAH. She taught
school for several terms in Winnie
shiek County. During her early life
she Joined the Centennial United
Brethren church.
On June IA, 1899, she was united
in marriage TO w. G. Holcomb of De-
corah. They went to Rochester,
Mimi, where they made their home
for several years, and where their
one daughter, Lillian Rebecca, was
born. From there they moved to
DEBORAH, and lived here for two
Years, then moved to Duluth, where
their one son Donald Nelson was
born. Since that time they have
lived at Superior and Duluth; at
which place the deceased joined the
Asbury Methodist church. She is
survived by her husband and chill
dren, her father Nelson Schoonmak-
or, of Ossian; two brothers, Newton
Schoonmaker of Castalia; and Will
liam +. Schoonmaker, of Minneapo-
lis, one sister, Mrs. F.. p. Kennedy,
of DEBORAH; two half brothers and
five half sisters, besides other rela-
tives and a host of friends, who
mourn her departure.
The funeral was held at the F. P.
Kennedy home in DEBORAH, at one
o'clock, Sunday afternoon, DR.. G. s.
Lakeland, Of the NJ E. church, Off
ciating, burial being in the Phelps
cemetery.
Mrs. Holcomb was kind and low
ing wife and mother, who put home
above everything, and just before
her death, thought with sorrow OF
perhaps having 10 leave her children
She was always willing and anxious
to help her friends. She was active
in church work and could truly say
What a treasure / have in this won
derful peace,
Buried deep in the heart of my soul
So secure that no power can win Al
away,
While the years of eternity roll.
/ am resting tonight in this wonder
full peace,
Resting, sweetly in Jesus control
For I'm kept from all danger BY
night and by day
And his glory is flooding my SOUL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
administrator of the estate of Louis
Shileny, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of Louis
Shileny, late of Jackson township, in
the county of Winneshiek, state of
Iowa. deceased, intestate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by Civ
ing bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the es-
tate of the said deceased are requir-
ed to exhibit the same; and persons
indebted to said estate are called up
on to make payment to
f. A. PECHOTA,
AdministraGo
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Septem-
Der 90, 1916. 39-4w
COHEN & COHEN, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Getting i'm Under the Wire.

c. A. L.: Before you knock off
for your vacation you ought to know
that j. F. Buggy is vehicle dealer
at Buffalo Center, Iowa.
S. B. H.: You may have overlook
ed the fact that Wotjchticki is a
jeweler on Milwaukee ave.
l.. X. B.: ! recently met an inter
Iesting family in the Boise Valley of
Idaho. A Miss Korn has married a
Mr.. Cobb, and they had one of the
finest collections of corncobs l have
ever seen.
w. +. s.: Listen: Thomas Tinkle
is piano tuner in Muncie, Ind. He
mot only is but does. a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Mrs. f. w. ID. HOlway Has Limb
Amputated.

Mrs e. w. d. Holway, of Mime
apolis, former resident, of DEBORAH,
recently underwent an operation at
the Hillcrest Hospital in Minneapo-
lis, and one of her limbs was ampu-
tated just above the knee. Mrs. Hol-
way injured the knee about two
years ago, and the amputation of
the limb seemed to be the only relief
that could be given. We understand
she is getting along fine, which will
be good news 10 her many friends
here, and at the same time the SYM
pathy of all her old friends here are
extended to her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Took the One That Was Left.

The owner of new Ford car who
lives but a few miles out of Jasper
had quite an experience finding his
machine which lie drove to Trosky
last Saturday afternoon. Upon ar
irving there he parked his car and at
the time it was the only one in sight.
After he had finished business mat
tiers and was ready to come home, he
went to where he had thought he had
parked his car and was somewhat
amazed because up and down both
sides of the street he could see moth
ing but Fords, and they all looked
alike. He was unable to locate the
car for he had forgotten the number
and was compelled to wait until at
ter all the other driving Fords had
gone home and he took the one that
was left.-Jasper Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Will Soon be Ninety-One.

Squire r. F. Gibson came down
from st. Paul Friday on one of his
regular visits to DEBORAH, and he
thirty years ago, despite the fact
that he will be 81 years old on the
eighth of next January. His many
friends here are always glad to see
him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Defeated Alumni in First Football
Game OF Season on Friday.

The DEBORAH High School lads re-
newed football as a sport, by win
ming their first game; that against
the Alumni of the High School, by
the score of 20 to 0, at the fair
grounds Friday.
The score however does not tell
the story of the game, nor estimate
correctly the strength of the two
teams as shown in the game. The
Alumni were much heavier and
stronger, they were better individual
players too, having all played before.
The H. S. boys much lighter, were
better trained to work as a machine,
and their condition being better,
toward the close of the game, they
began to show more strength.
All three of the H. S. touchdowns
came from forward passes, two
caught by Schlatter and one by Quail
ley. Swezey kicked two goals. The
Marsh twins also played we'll for the
H. S. The game will be a great bene-
fit to the boys, who would otherwise
have had no experience before their
first H. S. game.
There is talk Of another game at a
later date. Coach Heller has signi-
fled his willingness and the Alumni
want another chance.
\ good crowd was present at the
game, considering the newness of the
sport in DEBORAH.
Next Friday the H. S. plays New
Hampton II. s. on the New Hampton
grounds. New Hampton has a hea-
Ivy team and has already won two
games this season, so the d. II. S.
will have to count this as one real
battle for n. E. Iowa championship
The lineuDS follow:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Sold Residence on Main Street.

Eugene Rosenthal sold his brick
residence just west of the Thune
residence now occupied by Mr. and
Mrs. II. N. Schultz. l.. o. Nosby was
the purchaser, and we understand
he intends to erect a new nome on
the lot, some time in the future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Before You Buy Apples,

Examine the quality of our stock
Orders for fall and winter apples
will be booked and delivered by the
bushel or barrel Call or phone.
JOHN HARTER,
39-2 Pleasant Ave.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
SCHOOL REPORT.
District No. 3, Lincoln Township
Winneshiek County.

Number of pupils enrolled, IA. Pu.
pills being neither absent nor tardy
during the school month ending Sept
29th, are: Gladys Reinhart, Ida
Schorr, Myrtle Remnant, Jessie
Blackburn, Elizabeth Black burn
Luella Schorr.
CLARA l.. KUNTZ,
Teacher
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Will Preach i'm United Lutheran
Church.

Rev. Otto Schmidt will preach in
the United Lutheran church next
Sunday morning at 1890.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
GIRLS WANTED.

The Meritol factory, DEBORAH,
wants the services of a number OF
girls. Apply at the factory. 1872
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
United Lutheran.

Morning service in Norwegian ar
1920, evening service in English a.
1880 Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
o. GLESNE, Pastor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Hunting Licenses Going Slow.

HtHS IHCooOs 0'S ''"
Up to Monday of this week County
Auditor Winger had issued in the
neighborhood of 325 hunting licens-
es, which is about 100 behind the
same time last year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

The Episcopal ladies will serve
a ten cent lunch at the rectory on
Thursday, October 9Th. 40-1w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Re1er6e-Heller.
Umpire-Harshb arger.
On Monday the 9Th of October, n
benefit performance will be given at
the Star Theatre. A share of the
proceeds will go to the H. S. boys to
nelp them pay football expenses. The
manager Of the Star has very kindly
selected a night when there will be
good comedy picture, Home, with
part. A two reel funny of high class
is also given, Fay Tincher playing
in it. You'll see a good show and
help the H. S. boys too. H. S. pupils
will sell tickets.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16

Benson is awaiting the ad-
vent of the enterprising NOV
ing picture man who will put
on a good show for the enter
tainment of the amusement
loving public. A moving pic
ture playhouse, if properly
conducted, could be made to
pay from the start, and fur
nish q means of amusement
to the toWnspeople which has
been wanting for some time
past. A good opportunity is
here presented for establish
ing such an enterprise.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16
What Bill Turner Did
Bill Turner was a farmer he lab

Bill Turner was farmer he lab
ored all his life. He didn't b. We
no schoolin' and neither did ftis
wife. But Bill was bu for busi-
ness and made the wheels 20 round
and left heAl,y fortune when they
put him under ground. He was all
ways taking chances, paid a hun,
dred for d bull His neis hbors
called him crazy, but he left sta
bic full Of cows that broke the re-
cord, making butter by the ton, an ;
Bill had his picture pointed in the,
Squeedunk Weekly Sun. He had
newfangled notions of making
farming pay, he even boughJ a
tool machine to help him load his
hay. The neighbors fairly snorued
hen they saw the bloomin' thing;
SAID Ri would never make 1t
work, it WASN'T worth a ding. Bill
didn't say d single word, an didn't
care darn bout what they said,
for slick as grease his hay went in
to the barn an hour before thun
der storm came sailin' out that way
and caught his neighbors in a
pinch and spoiled their newmown
hay. Bills neighbors put their
milk in cans and set EN- In a tank
Bill skinned his milk with d ma
chine and turned it with crank.
Smith chops his 6rewood with an
ak. Bill used some gasoline and
sawed a hundred cords a day with
another blame machine. Today
Bill's wife rides ia car and dress
es up in silk. Smiths wife rides
in a wagon and keeps on skim
ming milk .-Ex.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16
THE FELLOW THAT DROPT THE
MATCH
tMagdalena, n. NJ, News

Moast amy book on wood
craft has a hoal lot on how to
build a campfire, but no one
of them tells how to putt it
oWt when bilt. This is the
name thing to. know, and for
lack of knollidge on this sub
jiCt our nifty florists dWindIe
evry yere and git littler evry
time they dWindel. Emmy fool
with a match can destroy
moar fust class rale timber in
half a day than the Yoonited
States Forrist Commission can
propagate in aWl summer.
AS the poit trooly sais:
He dropt the match when he lit his
seegar
& it fell in bunch of grass.
& then he went on to shute his bar
In the distunt mountain pass
& blaze shot uppard, the wind it riz
& the fire spred awl over the patch,
& the melted pants button they found
was his
The fellow that dropt the match.
But retribootion don't al
ways git the rite party which
is a shaim. If things Wos
differunt they Woodent be the
same. No troo harted sports
man begrudges a few akers Of
Skrub timber being burnt off
so long as it dries the jooce
out of sum sap he'd with his
pokit full of matches.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16

Primary election day was
about the quietest ever known
in Benson say old residents.
There was little evidence of
excitement and a very small
vote polled = perhaps the
smallest in the towns his
tory, due IN part to the large
number disqualified by faulty
registration.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16
CIVIC PRIDE

The following article from
the Tombstone Prospector is
equally applicable to Benson,
or to any other town, no mat
ter where situated.
One of the traits of a wide
awake, progressive town is
civic pride. 1t is a good trait,
for while sometimes it leads
one into making slightly ex-
aggerated statements, yet in
the main it is a good healthy
feeling for the individual and
at all times conducive to the
prosperity and growth of his
city. 1t makes one vigorous
in defense and persistent in
undertaking. 1t is an incen-
tive to industry. 1t makes
the individual contented and
therefore happy. Believe in
your town and talk your be-.
lief. If you have any old
fogies remember they are in
the minority, and that it takes
all kinds of people to make a
world anyway. Encourage
live people to move in by
making it worth their while.
Welcome outside capital in
developing any natural re-
sources the town has. Don t
begrudge the dollar the en-
terprising man makes, but
hustle around and collar few
yourself. Above all, pull to-
gether, and Tombstone will
ride the high wave of pros
perity over the most dlscour-
aging breakers, and every in
habitant will get his or her
share of the profit from the
voyage.
Tombstone is like all other
cities of its size. 1t IS not
without the croaker or the
kicker. His presence seems
indispensable to keep up the
contrast between the enter
prising citizen whose influ-
ence is felt and seen in the
march of progress and the
man who finds his greatest
delight in throwing a wet
blanket on every enterprise
that tends toward improving
the town.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16

Sheriff Harry c. Wheeler
is one county officer who has
''landed safely" in securing a
denomination for the office
he now holds, which is be-
lieved to be equivalent to
reelection.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16

: Now that the hunting sea-
son is fast approaching there
is considerable worry as to
just what season holds for
the various kinds OF game.
The state game laws do not
conform with those of the
federal government in some
respects and consequently the
latter take precedence. The
open season for male deer
and turkey is from October 1
to December IS; for quail,
snipe and railbirds, October
IS to February 1; for ducks,
geese and brant, October IS
to January 81; doves and
whitewings (but not wild
pigeons), June l to February
1; trout, June 1 to Septem-
Der I, (none under seven
inches and limit of catch to
twenty pounds per day, or
not over forty fish,. There is
no open season on antelope,
elk, goat, mountain sheep,
female deer, faWn, road run
ner, bob white, grouse, song
birds and pheasants.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16

100 Acres of good patented land close to town,
three-room house, stable, chicken-house and other
necessary buildings. Good fenced yard and garden.
The price is reasonable and terms of payment will
be made easy.
Small farm of Is acres under ditch all fenced;
small frame house, barn and two chicken houses;
good land. Fine location for chicken ranch. Will
be sold low for cash, or might trade.
Apply HOME REALTY CO.. at Signal office.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-16
TUNGSTEN

There is no reason why those
who have located tungsten claims,
should grow respondent over the
possibilities of the future, says the
Tonopah Daily BonaLzA Never
has there been such a bright out
look. The industry that was sup
posed to be mere adjunct to The
greater steel production now
likely 10 prove one of the most
potential factors in the manufac
ture of steel rails and other forms
of steel products where great ten
sile strength is demanded at a
moderate cost This development
has come through the discovery
by an eastern scientist that the
tempering of the ends of rails with
tungsten imparts certain resil-
ience that reduces the possible
fracturing qualities to minimum.
This has been established through
long series Of trials, and the big
trunk lines low are placing orders
for tungsten tempered rails. This
im plies the consumption Of tens of
thousands of tons of the black
metal, which was regarded as
curiosity year ago, and means a
constant aud ever Increasing de-
mand that will tax the resources
of every tungsten mine in the coun-
try to supply. 1t was not so very
long ago that the leading tungsten
niue operators thought that they
held the whip hand over the steel
companies that nj eded their prod
uct in he manufacture of tools for
the making of war munitions, but
when the allies Logan shipping IN
tungsten from South America the
market speedily underwent a
change, and instead of paying $1Io
per unit the buyers dropped back
to SI8 and $40 per unit. This took
the wind out of the sails of all ex-
cept those not favorably situated
with the best facilities and cheap
est labor for continuing produc-
tion and caused a setback to the
hopes of thousands of prospectols
who weut into the hills to look for
deposits Of the metal that paid a
princely fortune for every carload
landed at the eastern steel plants.
This ampening depression result
ed in restricted output, which,
at last, has begun to show an i'm
provement amounting to steady
gain. In quiet way contracts for
delivery of large tonnage have been
signed and the secret of the buyers
has been preserved so well that it
was only within the past few weeks
that the truth leaked ou..
Tungsten will now become a
standard metal with fixed value
around $25 and $50 per unit, and
at that rate there Is no reason why
The man with o:e ranging from
one to three per cent should not
accumulate fortune At these
prices ton Of 90 per cent coDceu-
trates would realize from 81, 500
to ST., 500, which carries d greater
margin of profit than gold silver
ore averaging SIS to $40 ton.
There is no reason for any one own
ing tungsten claims to grieve over
the prospect, and after the first
shock it over it will become ap~
parent to all except those who ex-
pected to take short cut to aff1u
ence that the world is not as ba d
as painted.
\ Now that the hunting sea-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Fifty-Fifty

Stude (trying to pick her up)-The
fellows bet me a dollar | didn't dare
speak to you. You don't mind, do you?
Beautiful Girl Not at all. Run
along now and get your dollar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
FURNISHED APARTMENTS

shhsAEL APARTMENTS. at Overhrook station
- htswnhhed apartments, consisting OF sleep
ssa voms exceptionally LARGE living room
-raons oyerbroot GIGS.
LlON HEAD 19t3-lb LOCUST
- Handsomely furu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
How 1t Struck Her

\ lady. who had just received an in
teresting bit of news, said to her little
daughter:
Marjorie. dear, auntie has a new
baby and now mamma is the baby's
aunt, papa is the babys uncle and you
are her little cousin"
We'll" said Marjorie, wonderingly,
wasn't it arranged quick?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Unsuitable

Clarence had wearied his mother with
a lot of questions. Finally, she ex-
claimed: Clarence Briggs II you ask
one moro question you march right of
to bed
Clarence pondered Then he said:
when pa asks where is, will him be
sent TO bed, too?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

opeclal NEAR PARK ANp WrssNHfcK0;
12rs. 2 baths; . nrcplaccs; good shade; nhot
e, p. PETERS SON. sos CHESTNUT s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

LOOK-TO RENT OR sEIL
ON LITTLE SQUAM LAKE, ASHLAND,
~ H-2-story. G-room camp. furnlshCd also
lO.rOom COTTAGE to rent for season; nlCo me
groves. summer house; garage, wharf. sand
beach: mails 3 times daily; wood and Ice FUR
nished; price for season $3.50; O-room cottage
20 rent juno 20 to August I price Ss5; write
II. E LEAVtTT ASHLAND. y H.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
SUMMER HOUSES
MAINE

KENNEBUNE BEACH
For rent-fully furnished modern cottages,
. to 10 rooms; bathing, boating, fishing golf,
etc; rentals 5000 to $500 For fun partieu-
lars address
c. L. CURRIER ticuncbunN. Nc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
NEW JERSEY sEAsHoRE

kIIiLaANTIc CITY, n. J.
poreh hNUOMs Ssli ,,,- ana bath, kItchenette front
N''Iess Z, o. Box 1888 Chelsea Station,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-07

The Patrons club met yesterday Al
Central school aud in spite Of rain and
ley walks. about twenty-five memhern
were present. The hosteanes for this
OCCASION were AIRS Thos. Scolt Mrs
4. $ ReNroad Mrs Leslie SEAMAN
and Mrs > y Richardson The club
net ia one OF the domestic sclcuen
rooms which WAS very cheery and
comfortable and 40 beautifully decor
aied by the teachers with ferns aud
blooming plants as 10 make the in
mates forget the winlry weather out.
side Al the business session Il was
decided to hold the annual colonial
party m a home and max. Il a strict
ly social affair with no admission
charges II will be held IN February
date 10 be given later on Mrs T.
iIoughton reported for her committee
NH'f W. ~ ? Ii'ft" WIZ TOT
a food sale aud aluminium demonstra
ton 10 be given at Banner School the
iasi wceh in January. each one a.
tending will be asked TO bring teenty
cents and will receive an aluminium
pan. Mfa Richardson chairman Of
the high school committee reported
fhai owing to sickness. the commit
ee had been unable to visit the high
iehool as intended before this first
meeting Of the year. but will meet
next Tuesday afternoon at the high
school building az 23e. The follow
nv names we're added to the commit.
tee Mrs John Thafp Mrs e s. Cot
lsral Mrs O A Hughes. Mrs Frank
Kelly. Mfs F. T. iiourhiOn Mrs. John
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-07
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

That r the joyful cry ~ thousands slncs
w tiu ifits pfudufsd Olive Iahlrts. tho
substitute lar calVusl
~ Edwards, rtarihlng physician for
~ Years aud eaiumelA old tlme snemy,
ilagpftteh tho formula for Di9u rableta
white treating fatlenis for thfunic tansfl-
liieu and torpid llsegn
pf fiw1fia' olive Tablets do not con-
iin raiainfi but a healing. soothing yegr-
fAh'e laxative
~ gfiplnF - tho 'kfynote" ~ these lit
ilr sugar coated. riier eninred tablets They
cause fIs i-ftfis and liver 20 act normally.
fhef neftt force them 10 unnatural action.
H foH have a dark brown mouth now
Y iNrHs a bad hfeath.~a duli tired fesi-
llF slfk UetdA, ne. torpid liver and nre
luatipHfed, fpt \ fui puitk. sure ami only
pit talht te etiits from uur ur two little Dr.
tdNafds ullss Tablstr at bedtime
Thousands take one Or tao every night
iuei il keep flEtf Try ihem. log and $50
Ier box Al dfaEgiats
Tho Olive Tablet cninpanY Columbus. o.