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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Hanson Celebrated
Golden Wedding on Saturday.

Fifty years ago on June "a, Mr..
Augustus Hanson and Miss Carrie
Nelson were united in marriage IN
Decorah, and on last Saturday they
celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary at their home in this
city The event brought many con-
gratulations and good wishes to them
from relatives, neighbors and friends
who called during the day and ex-
tended Fluctuations. The bride and
groom of fifty years ago were both
born in Norway. In the year 1853
Mr.. Hanson came to America with his
parents, and few years later Mrs.
Hanson came here with her parents.
Mr.. Hanson is a veteran of the ci-
vii war. In the fall of 1861 a re-
cruiting officer of the regular army
opened up headquarters in the old
Winneshiek hotel and Mr.. Hanson
enlisted, being assigned to Co. H.
18th U. s. Infantry. He took part
in many of the great battles of the
war-Shiloh, Stone River, Chicka-
maugua, Nashville, Corinth, etc., his
regiment being a part of the army of
the Cumberland. He also participat-
ed in all the great battles in Sher-
mans historic march to the sea.
After his discharge from the army
in which he served most valiantly,
he came back to Decorah and June
"a, 1866, was united in marriage to
Miss Carrie Nelson. The family home
has been here ever since. Four chill
dren were born to the union, two
sons and two daughters. They are
Henry, of st. Paul; Louis, Mrs. w.
B. Coup, and Mrs. w. II. Holmes, all
of Decorah. For many years Mr..
Hanson has been a we'll known hard
ware salesman, being identified with
different we'll known firms here all
these years, and at the present time
he is with Dahl & Mollart.
The bride and groom of fifty years
ago were presented with a number of
pleasing remembrances Of their an
niversary, and we join with their
many friends in wishing them many
more happy returns of the day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
ARRESTED BY SHERIFF.
Sheriff EllingsOn Arrests Man at
Hesper Wanted at Cody,
Wyoming.

On June first Sheriff Ellingson re-
ceived telegram from the sheriff of
Park county, Cody, Wyoming, to be
on the look out for DR.. Roy =. Dart,
and arrest him if he came to this
county. He escaped from Jail in
Cody on May 29, and had been un-
der arrest for obtaining money un-
der false pretenses.
Dart formerly lived at Hesper sew
eral years ago for a time. He was
arrested there in 1913 for assault
and battery. He was brought before
Justice Whalen and fined $40 and
costs, which amounted to $23, and
he had agreed to pay his fine, in a
specified time, but skipped out with
out doing so.
After receiving the telegram June
first Sheriff Ellingson was On the
lookout for Dart, and a day or two
ago got information that he had ar
rived in Hesper, and on Monday eve
ming the sheriff went up and found
Dart at the home of his wife and
placed him under arrest and took him
to Decorah and lodged him in JAIL
Dart is corn doctor.
The sheriff of Wyoming will make
the long trip of over 1000 miles af-
ter Dart and he is expected here this
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
COMING To STAR
Manager Relf Announces the Com
ing of One of the Greatest Film
Attractions Shown i'm This
Part of the Country.
AT STAR THREE DAYS
JULY 17-18-10
Picked Orchestra of Twenty Pieces
is Carried Besides Their Own
Machines, Electrical Equip
ment and Operators.

After much correspondence and
several trips to Minneapolis, Man.
ager Relf, of the Star Theatre, now
announces that contracts have been
signed for the appearance of the
most sought after attraction on the
road today, "The Birth of a Nation"
for an enga cement lasting three days,
with matinee and night shows each
day, starting Monday, July 18th.
While the people who control this
attraction have five companies on
the road, the one that will visit De-
corah is their pet" company-the
same one that played Minneapolis
and st. Paul for many weeks ana
that has just finished a seven weeks
.enga cement in Des Moines.
They carry a picked orchestra of
twenty pieces, their own machines
and electrical equipment, operators
and effect workers, special stage
settings, etc.
The spectacle itself cost $780,
100000 to produce. 5000 scenes, 49,
600 characters, 5000 horses were
used. Pronounced the country over
the Eighth Wonder of the World.
1t will be arranged SO seats may De
reserved in advance for any of the
six performances to be given, partic-
ulars of which will be announced
later.
The admission prices are always the
same, wherever shown. Matinees 25c
Ito $1.00. Evenings, soc to $3.50.
Advance men, billposters, etc. will
be here soon and as Decorah is the
only city in this territory to be visited,
the surrounding country will be
covered thoroughly with advertising
and as telephone calls and letters are
already coming in daily, it is expect
ed that probably two-thirds of the
business done will be with out OF
town patrons.
"The Birth of Nation" adds an
other feather to Decorah's cap for
showing big city attractions. 3a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
CHAUTAUQUA WAS SUCCESS.
tReceipts Were Over S4OO More Than
Last Year.

The Decorah Chautauqua closed a
most successful eight day program
last evening. The receipts this year
were over $4,000, which was $400
more than last year. Another Chau-
tauqua now for next year is assured.
The gentlemen who had charge Of
the affairs here, Messrs. w. G..
Adams, Richard Schrubbe, E. J..
Parman, Warren Hoyt and DR.. w. R..
Toye, are to be congratulated on the
successful outcome, and the Midland
Chautauqua circuit is to be congratu-
lated on the excellent talent they
sent.
The program this Year was high
class throughout. The weak spots
which creep into lots of programs
was not visible this year and the pro-
gram as whole was pleasing, and
the big audiences present every af-
ternoon and evening demonstrated
that they were we'll satisfied.
1t is no easy matter to get up an
eight day program, without getting
some numbers which might not please
all, but we think the committee this
time used fine judgment. 1t Is a
real treat to hear such great men as
DR.. Frank w. Gunsaulus,, who al
ways pleases his audiences. Two
other great orators on the program
were Senator Elmer j.. Burkett, of
Nebraska, and DR.. c. w. Wassam.
They pleased immensely, as did the
Metropolitan Singers. The entire
program was good from start to fin
ish, and we have heard nothing but
words of praise for it.
Nearly 500 tickets have been sold
for next years Chautauqua, and the
managers here want to sell $50 if it
is possible. Next week we will have
a more comprehensive review of the
work done and next years Chautau-
qua. One of the headliners for next
season will be Victor Murdock, of
Kansas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Sewer Work Progressing.

Superintendent Bridges OF the
MooreASieg Construction Co. informs
us that only two miles of the sewer
system is left to lay, out of 15h
miles in all to be laid here. The work
will be finished about September
first. Arrangements for connecting
up with the sewer should be made
with the company now or with Eu-
gene Rosenthal, who is assisting in
looking after that part of the work.
They have many thousand feet to
connect up now, and would like to
get all other orders as soon as pos
sible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
should Be More Thoughtful.

There has been considerable COM
plaint, and justly so from the Decor
ah hospital authorities, regarding
the noise made by automobiles in
passing the hospital. A little care ex-
ercised by drivers would be greatly
appreciated, especially by the pa
tients. 1t is against the law to use
the cut-outs on the cars and footing
of horns near the hospital should be
done away with. with the exceptions
of cases Of necessity. All drivers do
not make unnecessary noise, but some
do, and it is just as well for these to
be a little more thoughtful in the
future. S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
New Road Grader.

The supervisors are considering G
buying new road grader, heavy
machine, and the kind that will do
the best of work. A demonstration
OF such machine was given to some
of the members of the board near
Calmar last week, by the grader
company, and it did excellent work,
and 1t seems to be just what the
county needs. Such a machine is
needed badly in Supervisor Haugen
and Kuhn's districts. 1t is not the
easiest thing to get all the teams
needed just at the particular time
when they should be used, and this
grader would solve the problem and
insure some fine roads.
Supervisor Williams is getting the
bridges in shape in his district, and
feels that he will be able to save con-
siderable money on them, as he has
found the iron ard steel from nearly
all and is having it Strengthened out
by machinists in Decorah. At the
present price of iron and steel it will
pay big to save every piece that is
possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Discharged From Custody.

Earl Steel the young fellow who
was bound over to the grand jury last
week in Justice Barthell's court, ac-
cused of stealing Henry Courtney's
automobile here last fair week, was
released from custody yesterday. Mr..
Courtney felt the evidence against
him was not sufficient to convict him
and withdrew his charge and Steel
was let go.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Resigned Her Position.

Miss Agnes Langhans, who has
been the efficient bookkeeper at Ben
Bears clothing store for several
years resigned her position last week
and on last Thursday departed for
Chicago, where she has accepted a
position as stenographer with an in
surance firm. Her place in Ben
Bears store has been taken by Lloyd
Ostenson, of this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
MANY CELEBRATIONS
g. The FOURTH
Big Times Have Planned for
spillville, Hesp. H "ingfeld,
and Other Pla ~ the
County. O.
DEBORAH WILL NOT :.
CELEBRATE Th LEAR
Cresco, WaukOn and POstville Will
Have Elaborate Programs.
Our People Will Have
Plenty Places to go.

This year Decorah will not cele-
brate the fourth, and our people will
help her sister towns celebrate. Many
will go to Spillville, Hesper and
Springfield township, also Cresco,
Waukon and Postville will get their
share. Cresco has an elaborate pro-
gram outlined to celebrate the fifth
eth anniversary of the city. All of
the foregoing mentioned places have
good programs, and it is just a mat
ter of choice where one wants to go.
The Decorah Oall team of the Lit
tie Four League will go to Spillville
and play Calmar at the celebration
there. The Waucoma ball team will
play Adams, Mimi, at Cresco's cele-
bration, and Fort Atkinson will play
some good team at Hesper, we under
stand. Manager James Hogan of the
Decorah team and Vice President Ed
ward Bear were at Calmar Monday
night in conference with the other
managers Of the Little Four teams
and the above program was fixed at
that meeting.
For those who stay at home the
City Park will be a fine place to
spend the day and enjoy picnic din
ner, and many are planning on that
program now.
OF course the two pictures shows
will give some great shows on the
fourth, and they have some high class
programs booked.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Grand Mid Summer Dance July 18th.

On Tuesday evening July 18th,
there will be grand Midsummer"
Dance at Steyer's hall, which prom
ises to be hummer, and a good
time is sure in store for the large
crowd that will be in attendance at
this dance. Electric fans will be in
operation for the comfort of all the
lovers of the light fantastic who will
be present on this occasion. Good mu-
sic is being secured, and all those who
enjoy good time should bear the
date in mind, July 18th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Horace Weiser Going to College.

Horace Weiser, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
C. j. Weiser, who graduated from
the Decorah high school this year,
expects to leave in about week for
the east, to attend college. Horace
is going to be missed, not only by
lot of friends, but also by the Decor
ah ball team, with which he has been
playing this year. He is one OF the
best all around young players in this
section, and loves the game. His
place on the team will be hard to
fill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
On Visit From Minnesota.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Stee and
daughter OF Ada, Mimi, have been
guests OF relatives and friends here
and in Glenwood township for sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Johnson used to op-
crate the flour mill in Glenwood
township before leaving here sixteen
years ago. He operates a big mill
at Ada, Mimi. now. His old friends
here were all pleased to see him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
AUTO POLO AT
W|NNESHIEK FAIR
Original English and American Teams
Will Appear Here i'm August.
EXHIBITION
SKILL AND DARING
The Cars Swerve From Side to Side
and Dash to and Fro with Light
ming Rapidity, and Some
times Results i'm
Accidents.

Decorah will have the opportunity
on August 18th of witnessing that
which has justly Geen termed by those
who have seen it ''the most spectacu-
lar exhibition of skill and daring
ever perpertrated upon the stage of
human imagination" for the Origin
al English and American Teams will
actually appear here in contest for
supremacy in the notable game Auto
Polo.
II you come expecting to be enter
tanned by an ordinary exhibition of
skill as ordinarily accredited to mo-
tor car racing, or even areoplane as
tensions, you will receive to your in
tense satisfaction, the greatest bunch
of thrills and hair-raising emotions
you have ever had the pleasure of ex-
periencing. Have you ever beheld
a spectacle which has held you SPELL
bound, breath suspended, while mo-
ments fly by like fractional seconds
when with a start. you realize that
an hour has elapsed? If so, you
have a slight conception of the fas-
cination of watching game of Auto
Polo-the true American sport-in
full sway.
The marvellous skill of the mallet
men, and the wonderful dexterity of
the drivers seem almost incredible.
They swerve from side to side, dash
to and fro with lightning rapdity, Of
ten dislodging the mallet-man and
sometimes resulting in accidents
wheels are broken like straws, tires
are burst like air bubbles-cars turn
|turtle-while whole multitudes sit
with bated breath in spell-bound ad-
Imiration of feats of daring that seem
to be an utter impossibility.
In recent interview with Mr..
Hankinson, originator of the game,
we were surprised to learn that the
activity of Auto Polo has not been
confined entirely to American soil,
but that these original teams played
abroad last winter, being the only
American amusement ever to appear
before the Imperial Household of
Japan in exhibition, and also the only
American amusement selected by Mr..
Manning, Treasurer of the PHILIPPINE
Islands, to appear in the Insular Gov
ernment Carnival held in Manila. We
also learn that the cars were held up
two days by the Chinese Government
pending careful investigation of
the patented mechanical features Of
the cars.
On August 18th, Decorah Is to wit
ness combat for supremacy between
the American and English teams, and
as both are grimly determined to
win, the closest game of many years
is expected. Other attractions of the
state fairs kind have been booked, ali
of which will be announced latter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Nine Cars Stock Skinned.

Nine cars of stock, cattle and hogs,
were shipped out Of Decorah over the
Milwaukee road Sunday morning.
This is pretty good evidence that all
the surplus stock in Winneshiek was
not disposed of early in the spring,
when immense shipments were sent
out of this station weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Jumbo Pie Plant.

When it comes to jumbo pie plant
stalks, guess they raise them on the
West Side alright. Rene Rosenthal
brought plant to this office today,
measuring eight feet high, with
leaves over two feet in diameter. 1t
is on display in our office window.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Civic Club Will Meet.

Mrs. T. c. Hutchinson, secretary,
has called a meeting of the Civic Club
to be held at the court house Friday
afternoon, June 80, at three o'clock.
1t is desirous that large number be
present, as many important matters
will be taken up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
Nj. T.. Church Notes.

Sunday Services, 10:3O A. NJ
National Ethics and Obligations. 4"
There will be no evening service. The
Sunday School Service will be held
at 9:15 A. Nj. All services during
the summer will be brief. All cor
daily invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTE.
State Executive Council Finished
Count of Votes Last Week.

The following is the vote for Re-
publican state officers, cast at the
recent primary:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28

The railroad commissionership and
the attorney general nomination will
having received 35 per cent of the
vote.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28

Men who have a lean and hungry
look are nearly always the biggest
eaters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28

A man who is supposed to know
says that marriage without love Is
like hash without onions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-06-28

A self-made man never ceases to
praise his maker.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-17
INSTRUCTED TO VOTE
FOR f. II. BABBITT
Bellows Falls Republican Delegates
Will Support TownsInan for Dele
gate to Chicago.
Especial to The Reformer.)
BELLOWS FAILS. Nav II


The biennial caucus Of the Republic
cans was held yesterday afternoon in
Banquet hall. There was an attendance
of about 80 voters. Delegates to the
state convention to be held May 26
were elected, a new town committee
was chosen, and the delegates We're
strongly instructed, the vote being
unanimous, to exert every endeavor
toward the election Of Frederick H.
Babbitt as a delegate to the national
convention to be held in Chicago in
June.
The elected fwcre Hon. II. D. RYDER,
DR.. G. II. Gorham, DR.. Edward Kirk
land, DR.. F. L. Osgood, Judge T. E.
o 'Brien and Col j. Z. Paddock. These
men, as body, are for Hughes for
president. although they will go I'M
instructed, except for the vote in YES
terday's primaries. If Hughes is out
of the question they say they will
serve the best interests of tleir tate
and the nation in whatever they are
called upon to do.
Upon motion of T. f. OBrien the
delegates were instructed to stand fol
F. II. Babbitt as delegate to the ma
tional convention Mr.. Ryder said that
| this would be done
The town committee was increased
| from five to seven. The following wer,
| elected members: !. II. Blaklelv. DR.
| Edward Kirkland, W. G. Moody. T. L
o 'Brien, DR. F. /. Osgood, ". H. 30
! dine and \. /. Divoll.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-17
Hughes Leads with 11S Out
of Total of 23O in
in BrattlebOrO
ROOSEVELT SECOND
AND WILSON THIRD
Only About one-Tenth of Towns Vot-
ing Strength Cast -. No Demonstra-
ton When Result Was Announced
and Not Much Interest Any Time.

\ total of $50 votes cast is the re
suit of Brattlcboro's first experience
with the presidential preferential pri-
mary. Chairman \. w. J. Wilkins an
nounced the standing of the vote about
S.lj o'clock last evening in Festival
hall, where the voting was in progress
from noon until s p. m. Charles Z.
Hughes, Republican, had lis votes or
n majority of the total. Theodore
Roosevelt, Progressive, was a far-aWay
second with j3 votes and Woodrow
Wilson, Democrat, came third with A
votes.
The name of Mr.. Wilson was the
only one printed on the official ballots.
Stickers were provided bearing the
name of Mr.. Hughes, while those wish
ING to vote for Mr.. Roosevelt had to
write his name ON the ballot. There
were seven defective ballots, three for
Elihu Root and one each for w. J.
Bryan, Samuel w. Mccall. John w.
Weeks, Henry Ford and James Mann.
1t was q weary afternoon for the
| ballot clerks and officials. After sup
per the attendance was larger than at
any other time, and when the figures
were read some 30 or more persons
were waiting to hear them, but there
was not a yip from anybody. If the
/ more than one-tenth of the total vot
result had been binding upon anybody
or if it had decided anything the sen
timent might have been different Tn,
town clerk was equipped with 2.00l
/ Ial1OtS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-17
PRIMARY VOTE 12O
IN BELLOWS FALLS
Hughes Leads with Roosevelt and Viii
son Following in Order-Only 10
Per Cent of Voters Out.
Especial to The Reformer.)
BELLOWS FALLS. May i.

Especial to The Reformer.)
BELLOWS FALLS, May Il.
One hundred and twenty ballots, IS
of which were spoiled were deposited
in the ballot boxes ON the stage of
town hall yesterday. These ballots
were cast in Rockingham 5 first pri-
mary. The total voting list in town
approximates I, POO. The largest mum
Der of votes east here in the memory
of local politicians was the year that
William Mckinley received 761 votes
to LIB for his opponent, making a little
over $50 ballots. The ballots east yes
terdav were about 10 per cent of the
total possible to be cast and about
1916 per cent Of the large Mckinley
vote.
Charles E. Hughes received the larg-
est number Of votes. A, with Theodore
Roosevelt second, with So. Woodrow
Wilson received 20 votes. Samuel A.
Mccall, Elihu Root and Gen. Leonard
J. Wood, were given two each.
Of Roosevelt 5 vote 20 were on the
Progressive sticllcrs and l6 on Re
publican stickers These were furnished
by \. G. Rice, than whom there is no
stronger supporter of Roosevelt in the
northern end of Windham county. Mr.
nice prayed IL SaIe ana to prevent any
! danger Of Theodore 5 not receiving his
| full vote furnished stickers at his own
| expense marked ''Theodore Roosevelt.
| Progressive, and others marked
Theodore Roosevelt, Republican, -
| These were deposited on the desk of
| the custodians Of the check lists, side
by side with the stickers provided by
friends Of Justice Hughes.
There are Progressives who will adj
nit that they put in some work yester-
day trying to get out a Progressive
| vote.
The Democrats were worried. The
first man to vote under the new pri-
mary law was Arthur H. Shaughnessey
a Democrat. The fourth was s. J. Cray
chairman of the Democratic town com
mittee. After that Democratic votes
came few and far between Certain
members of this party appeared to be
anxious to give the President a gooG
complimentary vote, but the rank and
file Of the party seemed disinclined t.
climb the stairs to the town hall il
order to do so. Two or three Demo
Gratis made it a point to hail passing
Democrats and inform them that there
: was primary open to all who cared
to make use of it. But 20 votes wa.
the limit of their success.
The small Democratic vote was re