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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26
DISTRICT COURT MATTERS.
Judge HCbson Opened Adjourned
April Term Last Thursday.

Judge Hobson came up from West
Union last Thursday and convened
the adjourned April session of the
district court, and disposed Of several
matters on the docket, holding court
Thursday and Friday. The following
matters were passed on;
Old Causes.
In the cause of Chas L. Barthell VS..
Sophia A. Barthell, ct al, plaintiffs
petition and cause Of action was dis
missed for want Of equity. lempor-
airy injunction heretofore issued dis
solved. Plaintiff excerpts. judgment
against plaintiff for costs. Plaintiff
excerpts.
IL the cause of John Seekatz VS..
The McElhinney Co. Ltd. Submitted
to the court as to E. Shortess gar
| nishee. Cause continued until No
vember term 1916. F. E. Shortess,
garnisAee, is given an opportunity on
or before noon OF the second day OF
| said term to demand OF the Standard
Trust Company of Winnipeg, Mani
Itoba, sufficient of the property Of the
McElhinney Co. Lid, entrusted to
them by him to pay off the claim OF
plaintiff herein, and if said property
| is surrendered tC him to produce
same in court at the time specified,
and in default of such delivery to re-
port in further answer the cause for
such failure, the amount of claims
| if any superior to plaintiffs claim
the reasons, if any, for anticipated
litigation, and any additional facts
or reasons, (if any he has) why he
should be discharged. This order moi
| to be considered as adjudication II
any degree Of liability on part Of said
Shortess, garnishee. Each party eX'
cepts.
Probate Matters.
In the estate of l.. ]. Anderson, de
ceased, on claim of Minnesota Har'
mess Factory. Inc. a jury is demand
ed by administrator. Cause continued
Tor that reason, and for reason
cause was not reached on call when
jury was present.
Final report Of administrator in
estate of c. A. McClintock, deceased
Final report executor approved as to
each and all of distributes except
Eugenia Emo Executor ordered to
make distribution to all persons in
terested as distributes except Eu-
genia Emo. No collateral Inheritance
Ordered that notice as to Eugenia
Emo be given by posting notice di-
rected to her by name upon the bulle-
tin board at the court house door al
least 80 days before the first day OF
next term.
In the estates of Helga Hokaasen
and Andrew T. Vigoren, Albert An
fnson was appointed administrator
with will annexed, in place of Thos
Nilsson, executor, deceased. In the
Hokaasen estate bond was fixed al
$4,000 and in the Vigoren estate
bond was fixed at $1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26
Frank GOtCh Injured.

Frank Gotch, worlds champion
wrestler, was put out of the game for
an indefinite time at Kenosha, Wis,
last Wednesday when he broke the
fibula OF his left leg just above the
ankle in an exhibition bout with Bob
Managoff, of Chicago. Bob was act
ing as trainer for the champion
who is travelling with the Sells loto
circus. 1t was the first injury GotCh
sustained in his / 5 years of wrestling.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26
Mason City Authorities Can't Agree
on Booze" Statistics,
Booze Inspector Mason of Maso

Booze Inspector Mason of Mason
City, gave out the dope that in 80
days he had put his o. X. on 500 bar
rels of beer, or 10,400 gallons. De-
putty Sheriff Knapp gathered stats
ties and his findings were different
From June 18th to July 18th, 2,2S4
barrels, 1872 cases, ppm barrel kegs
and one " barrel keg had been re-
ceived and delivered, total of 3D..
lao gallons of beer besides 239 pac,
kages of liquor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26
The Flour Was Too Tough.

Il just stopped to ten you about
that flour you sent me the other
day." said Mrs. Newlywed
'.Why, madam" answered the
grocer, that was the best flour /
carry in stock. What was the mat
ter with it?"
Matter, indeed Why, II was so
tough my husband couldn't eat the
biscuits | made with it,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26

ond day of the next September, 1916
term Of said District Court, to be be-
gun and holden in the court house,
in DEBORAH, in Winneshiek county,
Iowa. on the 18th day of September,
1916, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rem
dered thereon.
Z. w. CUTTING,
I30-4W Attorney for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26
These Dogs Are Fond of Their Ice
Cream.

New Hampton, Ia, July "a
There are at least three dogs in
New Hampton which are regular pat
rons of one of the soda fountains of
the city. The hot days of last week
the cool, sweet cone they like so well.
One Of the dogs, a handsome black
POINTER, coaXes his master to stop
each time they pass the store. Re-
Gently, he was SO hundry and thirsty
for. refreshments, and he feared that
his master was going to pass with
out stopping, that he jumped up and
tried to put his paw in the pocket
where the nickels are kept.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26

-Winneshiek County Fair, Aug.
15-16-17-1S, the best and biggest I'm
its history. 2Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26
DEEPEST WELL IN IOWA.
Shaft Sinks 3,O21 Feet. Pumping
Capacity is 212 Gallons Minute;
Well Could Supply City
of $4,000.

Stuart, Iowa, July 24.-The deep
es. hole in Iowa soil has just been
completed here.
1t is the Stuart municipal water
works we'll, 1921 feet deep. Work
on the we'll began June %, 1914. 1t
is eleven feet deeper than the city
well at Boone, which heretofore has
been the deepest in the state.
The present pumping capacity of
the Stuart we'll is PIP gallons a min
ute. The capacity Of the well itself
it is estimated, is in the neighbor-
hood of 900 gallons a minute, or suf-
ficient to supply city of $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-26

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New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

were interviewed this morning, but all remained ret1cent regarding the affairs of the club. It was admitted by one that they contemplate the erection of a club house in Pine Grove.
 St. Pau1's Lawn Festival.
 The advisory committee of the lawn festival, which will be given under the auspices of St. PauIs church, Kenslnssoah~ Tuesday evening, July IS, met last evening at the home of Miss Margaret Flynn and drew up preliminary plans for the event The work will be mapped out in sections and a committee will be appointed to care for each feature. The affair will be held on the lawn in the rear of the church and the personnel of the com mittees will be announced within the next few days.
 District Deputy William w. Pagan will install the recently elected off, cers of Court Matta bessett F. of A., at a meeting this evening.
 A marriage license was issued yes- Rose Carson.
 Michael Kelly has entered the em- ploy of John Hart, as manager of the depot lunch wagon.
 Miss Grace Haffey of Pennington road will spend the summer in Len- nox, Mass.
 Miss Mae McKeon has returned home after spending the holidays with friends in Bridgeport.
 Walter McCrum of New Brighton, New Jersey, is the guest of his moth CT, Mrs. Samuel McCrum of East Ber- lin.
 Mrs. Anna S. MiIdrum has re- turned from East Orange, N J., and will spend the summer in East Ber- lin.
 Mrs. Samuel McCrum of East Berlin Is entertaining MT. and Mrs. John Christy and daughter of New York.
 Postal cards have been received in Kensington from Andrew Orae, who Is with the boys in Mexico. Every , thing Is O. K, according to Orsie, who is a corporal in Company I.
 The women of the East Berlin Methodist church will hold an ice cream and cake sale at the home of R. o. Clark tomorrow evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
IS FOUND DEAD.
Believed That Bridgeport Man Com
 mittcd Suicide.

Bridgeport, July 6.-Julius Wandry, aged 63, who came here six weeks ago from Jersey City, was found dead in his boarding house here this morning. His room filled with gas fumes, and a pistol, with one empty chamber, beside him in his bed. It Is believed that he fired a shot into his mouth.
 A note pinned to his mirror and dated two days ago told of his being Respondent because of advancing age and poor health. Little is known of his family. He had spoken of son in the army in Honolulu, but did not indicate anything else of his con- nectionS
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
TRANSPORT SUMNER,

New York, July GA wireless spatch from the United States t port Sumner, which left Vera Crl July 2 with Mexican refugees, ports that the vessel weathered hurricane in the Gulf and will Tampa Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
Maple Hill

Miss Mary and Charles Chapman of Waterbury were guests of MT. and Mrs. F. H. ROWley over the Fourth.
 MT. and Mrs. Seth D. Goodale have returned from their wedding trip which was spent at Asbury Park, New York and Longridge, Conn.
 Norman O. Camp and family are spending their vacation at East River.
 Miss Sarah Rowley is visiting friends in Meriden.
 The neighborhOod prayer meeting will be held this evening at the home of Charles Blair on Robbins avenue. Subject: "'rhe Christians Patriotism Luke 19: 2S-48. Patriotism and Bro therhood, The obligations of Citizens, The International Mnd America the land where hatred expires.
 Miss Gertrude B. Spaulding of Washington, D. C., is visiting her brother, c. c. Spaulding of Maple street.
 R. Paul Hine of Bridgeport was a guest at the parsonage for the Fourth.
 About 500 people attended the temperance meeting of the Swedish churches of Hartford and New Brit ain, which was held on Sunday af- ternoon on the Congregati ational church lawn. The following program was given: Music, by the New Britain Sal vation Army band; hymn. A mighty Fortress" Scripture reading and pray CTS; address of welcome by K. Mo!in; anthom hT tho Lutheran church choir of Hartford; address by Rev. c. II. raimgrrn of Hartford: recitation, Mrs. Ar~u-'p Brodin, Sew Britain; address by Rev. $. q. YounGert. D, D. . of HartforG; address by Rev K. Sc , lin of Hartford. address by Rev. $. l Ohman, New Britain, anthem by the | Lutheran church choir of Hartford, | address by Rev. Alfred sngdahl Wor- l
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
Berlin News SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR RASSAULTING MAN
But Blair, Smith and Riordan Are Dismissed on Robbery Charge
KICKING IS NO FIGHT'
So Says Nick Russo, Who Was Badly Beaten Tuesday Evening-"Brick-
 yard Workers Are Lot of Bums,' y
 Says Newington Woman-Briefs.


 Says Newington Woman-Briefs. \ John Blair and Morris Riordan were sentenced to jail for four months and Tony Smith was given sentence of thirty days on the charge of assault by Judge George G. Griswold in the town court this morning. All three were discharged on the count of high way robbery because of lack of evil dence. The prisoners were put to plea on the charge that they assaulted and robbed Nick Russo on the railroad tracks between the depot and Styles & Reynolds brickyard on Tuesday evening about 9 o'clock When asked to plead, each started to deny the all legations, and Prosecutor Gibney rec commended a plea of mot guilty.'
 The first witness was Nick Russo, the victim. He said he is forty three years old, but from his appearance he looked at least seventy He wears a long black beard and limped to the witness chair. He worked all day Tuesday and then went to Kensington, where he purchased bottle of Italian wine. He was returning to his board ing place in Styles and Reynold s, where he is employed, when he met the three men. They called "Hullo, Nick" and he replied. He claimed they grabbed him, Smith and Blair hold Ing him, while Riordan went through his pockets, relieving him of $3.lO as we'll as his bottle. A watch, left with him by a friend as security was also taken. The three hit him and when he fell, they kicked him.
 fCrhf plained Russo.
 He then continued homeward. Ex- anined by the prosecutor, the wit ness said he and Riordan had had trouble about two months ago, when they were employed at Holmes, but later had met and shook hands.
 In his own behalf, Riordan said T never took any watch or money" The three prisoners, according to the ,witness, were coming down the track, singing when Russo approached and stretching out his arms, called Hands Up" They were frightened and Blair grabbed Russo by the collar and drew clout on him." Riordan said he has lived in town for three years eRd has been employed as black smith at various brickyards. He came from New York and when Prosecu- tor Gibney asked What part?' he re- piled T think they call it New Jer- gey' Tn reply to questions, the wit ness said he always went by the same name and was never arrested before. They were simply fooling with Russo. He personally had trouble with Russo at Holme's but they had made up. -s gBlair ted the same story concern n1rg Russo, crying Hands up" He said Russo grabbed him and tore his shirt and then he retaHated with a
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

FIBER SILK SWEATERS are beautiful in plain color effects with and tasscled ends. Some with col lars, some without. Such colors as rose gold, Copenhagen, brown, pink tan, green, purple and 2-tone combinations, black and white, blue and white, gold and white, green and black, etc. $4.9S to $15.9S each.
 ANGORA SWEATER COATS fill a needful want. They are in old blue, rose, and gold with fancy stripe collar, cuffs and pocket, sash or belt to match, $5.8S to S12.9S.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
DEATH IN BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport, July 6.-The death of John A. Hurley, infant son of John A. Hurley manager of a local brewery here this morning is ascribed by phy- sicians to the streptococcic infection that has claimed many victims here within the last month. An infant sister also is i'll of the same afflic. ton.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
Makes Good Showing.

Members will bring refreshments and there will be a lunch
 Makes Good Showing
 According to the statement of the Plainville Trust company issued today in response to the call from the state banking commissioners the local in stltutlon is enjoying a period of pros- perlty, comparing most favorably with that displayed by other organizations of like character.
 The report shows general deposits of nearly $14S,OOO, while the amount placed in it's keeping in the savings department has grown to over $256,- 900. The surplus and undivided profits now total $13,O11.08
 The local bank continues to show excellent progress and it's condition iS highly gratifying to the stOckh old CTS and the people having accounts with it as we'll.
 Brief Items.
 Sequassen lodge, I. O. O. F., will have a regular meeting this evening in Odd Fellows hall
 Mrs. Frank G. Osborne, who has been seriously III with pneum onia, is reported to be much improved.
 With other health officers through out the state, pr. J. N. Bull is keeping close watch for infantile paralysis in Plainville. New York is stagger- ing under an epidemic of the dread disease and fearing that 1t may spread to Connecticut the health officers have been asked to be on the lookout. Plainville has not had a case of in fantile paralysis for number of years.
 The young son of MT. and Ms. Will liam Hills of Park street. yesterday was operated on for the removal of tonsils.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church will have a food sale at the chapel tomorrow afternoon from to o'clock.
 David German of Waterbury is vis- iting Daniel Messinger of Pierce street.
 Rev. w. P. Kilcoyne has returned from Danbury where he has been vis- iting With his parents Miss Marie Callen of East street is entertaining Miss Pearl O'Keefe of Hartford.
 Miss Irene Le Vasseur of Broad street has gone to New York city for brief visit with friends Charles Griffin of East street has returned from St. Francis hospital where he recently underwent a sue cessful operation for appendicitis
 The Plantsville baseball team will play the FOresters' nine Sunday after noon at Aliens field. The game will begin at o'clock
 The board of directors of the Dusi ness and Improvement association will meet tonight in Odd Fellows hall.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

The Newington Grange will obI patriotic Night" at its next med June II. The feature will be a call, responded to with anecdot great Americans.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Miss Elsie M. Elliot has ret,1 from a visit with Judge and Charles E. Burnham of Hampton Conn.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Mrs. L. D. Boughton of Mapiel avenue is entertaining her sistere| Misses Lola and Bernice Clark of limantic.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

New York, July 6.-The latest sen &ation in the eastern lawn tennis world Is S. Howard Voshell. This youngster has taken many of the veterans into camp during the past
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

the members are anticipating a most enjoyable session.
 Members will bring refreshments and there will be a lunch.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

cester singing by the Children's choir, Hartford, benedictiOn.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

A. N. Ferry and family have turned from a months stay at l field Mass.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Mrs. George Slater and children have gone to Mantle for a week.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Mr. and Mrs. J c. Moody have gone to New York to attend the National Educational convention.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Miss Annie Denson of New York is the guest of MT. and Mrs. R. W. Po- teet.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

PURE SILK SWEATERS are most aristocratic garments, and are exquisite in coloring and make. There are many novelties shown by us in two toned weaves, white and black, and fancy plaid effects. Copenhagen and white, rose and white, gold and white, Chartruese, cherry and others. If you want something really beautiful, see these. S2O.98 to $35.98 each.
 COME HERE FOR SWEATERS and we can show you the best and prettiest ones to be found in all Con- necticut. You will be pleased with their beauty, style and price.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
Every Woman and Miss, to Be in Style Should Come and Select a Sweater From Our Splendid Line of Kinds and COlOrS,

 
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New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Edward J. Hart and family have gone to Boston for two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

A neighborhood picnic was held Tuesday in G. W. Hanbury's barn, where a large number of neighbors gathered. There was also a neigh borhood picnic held at the South End at the home of Jedidiah Deming.
 Miss Evelyn Woodcock is visiting her aunt. Mrs. E. w. Crawford.
 J. H. Sleath and family of Meri- den spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. F. H. Rowley.
 G. F. Root and family have gone to East River for the summer
 Edward J. Hart and family have
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

MT. and Mrs. Seth D. Goodale have returned from their wedding triI which was spent at Asbury Park, New York and Longridge, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Miss Mary and Charles Chapman or waterbury were guests of MT. and Mrs. F. H. RoWley over the Fourth
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

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New Britain herald., 1916-07-06

Norman O. Camp and family are spending their vacation at East River
New Britain herald., 1916-07-06
Annual Assembly to Continue All
 Next Week at Camp Grounds TO FORM USUAL GLASSES

Observe Recognition Day July 1S- School Board Meeting-Cafferty on
 PrObatiOn-New Pastor to Preach To Attend Elks' COnventiOn-BriefS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-09

At a Corporation Court of the City
Of Alexandria. continued and held at
the Courthouse Of said City on Wed
nesday, November END, 1916.
Present, Hon. Louis {. Barley
Judge.
nant, VS.. Thomas E. Allen, Defend
ant. In Chanccry.
An affidavit having been duly made,
as required by law, that the defend.
ant is a nonresident of the State OF
Virginia, and that he cannot be
found within the jurisdiction of this
state and the sergeant having made
a return upon the original process
or summons issued herein that the
defendant is nonresident OF his
bai!iwick, and application having
been duly made in open court for IN
order of publication against the SAID
defendant to appear and answer a
hin in chancery filed by the complai-
nant against the defendant for an
absolute divorce on the grounds OF
wilful and voluntary desertion and
abandonment for more than three
wears prior to the Institution Of this
suit. a., a. orderaf publication hay
ing beer daily granted If open court,
it is therefore ordered That said de-
fcndart dc soIear here within 10
Iars after cue publication hereof e
answer the svit of complainant
against The defendant. for ar abso-
lutte divorce on the grounds of viii
full and voluntary dcscrriCr, and abah-
lonr1cnt for more than three years
or; 10 the institution Of this suit,
r. to CO what may be necessary t.
protect his interest in this suit. Ard
it is further ordered that a copy o.
this order be published once a VEG
for four successive weeks IN tins
Alexandria Gazette, a ncwspap"
published in Alexandria City, w
rinia, and that copy of this orde@
be sent by registered mail by tcc
clerk of this court to the last known
place of address, residence and aba:!e
of defendant, to-wit: st. Elizabeth 5
Hosrital, Washington, D. G., rs
stated in the application for this
order of publication. which shall be
certified by the clerk of this court,
NJ that copy be posted at The
front door of the courthouse of this
court on or before the next rule day
of this court
A Copy Teste:
NEWELL S. GknEMAWAY, Clerk.
Robinson Moncure, P. @. 275-4w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-09
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

AS the mission, heretofore known
as the First church Of Christ. is I'M
der the supervision of the Disciples
Union of Washington, D. c., and
said Union is composed OF the
churches, known as the Christian
churches Of Washington, the hle'n-
bers of the Alexandria church lave
decided to change the name to har-
monize with the other Christian
congregations of the same faith, and
from now on will be known as the
Alexandria Christian church, instead
of the First Church Of Christ.
Place of worship, 1878 King
street. Bible school every Sunday al
$50 p. m. Preaching by r. w. Stan
Gill, of Washington, D. c., every Sun,
day at $3.50 m. Subject for next
Sunday, Dec. 10th, "Why Am Not
A Campbellite." Public cordially III,
vited.