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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-19
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
$1,000 Autos Registered.

The state automobile department
on Jan. had registered $1,000 au-
tomobiles for this year. Last year
the $1,000 mark was not reached
until Feb. Is and in 1914 it was
Feb. 10 before that number of carr;
had been registered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-19

We show a fine line of bath
robes, prices $3.50 to $3.50. S. Lar
she. 3-2w
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Gravel;ng the Entire
County Road System

, ton from Glllett Grove to the Air
Line road, On Dec. 20 the bonus was
ready for three miles from Webb south
to the county line and north four miles
and six miles from Webb to Cornell.
Next they tackled the main road from
Dickens north to the county line, eleven
miles, and raised their bonus, also six
miles east from Dickens to the county
line and six miles from Langdon west.
The supervisors already have pur-
chased eight gravel pits in Clay coun-,
ty SO that most Of the hauling is short.
Engineer Barber estimates the cost of
grading and graveling at $500 Der
mile, as they are doing one course
work at $50 cubic yards per mile This
gives a road ten feet wide by five
inches thick, disked and narrowed, as
the gravel is dumped and packed by
travel
The entire work will approximate
$4,000. Of which about 100000 can
be met from donations and current
revenues, leaving $4,000 to be bonded
and paid off within a few years out of
the taxes which will be paid anyway
whether the roads are improved now
or never.
In Hardin county the grading alone
will cost $1,000 per mile, and first class
two-course trench and roller gravel
ing sixteen feet wide and nine inches
thick in the center will be attempted
at a total cost of $3.50, 900 for the entire
county road system. and yet a conven-
ton in Eldora by unanimous vote.
urged that the whole job be done inside
of three years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
JAM ES ELDER DEAD.
OIdTine Car Carpenter Of Railroad
Shops Dies Suddenly.

O1d- lime Car Carpenter o. Railroad
Shops Dies Suddenly.
Death came suddenly Sunday eve
ming to James Elder, we'll known
resident OF the city, and for thirty
three years car carpenter employed
in the local shops Of the Iowa Central
and Minneapolis & ST. Louis railways.
Mr.. Elder died at the home Of his
daughter. Mrs W. A. Anderson. 301
North First avenue. On Dec. II he
fell and broke his ankle, and had been
confined to his home most Of the time
since. He was able 70 be down town
Saturday, however. and following din
ner. Saturday evening, was stricken
with acute indigestion This brought
on neuralgia OF the heart, which
caused his death with but little warn
ing.
Mr.. Elder was man OF many
friends. He was good citizen, man
in whom mis- friends placed every con-
fidence in his word, and one who had
lived long and industrious life. Altho
past so, he was young for his years,
and thanked steady habits and right
living for his good health. He had
worked steadily at his trade until his
accident.
Mr.. Elder was born in Edinburgh,
Scotland, Of sturdy Scotch parentage,
springing from a branch Of the Nc
Lean clan. The date of his birth was
Aug 10. 1895. He was reared in his
native land. and at Haddington, on
June 8. 1865, took Margaret Thomson
as his bride. Early in 1882 Mr.. Elder
and his family emigrated to this coun-
try, and came to Ellsworth, in Hamil-
ton county, in April Of that year. In
September he moved to this city. and
went to work for the Iowa Central.
He was the second oldest empioye in
the car department, Fred Ritter be-
ing the only man who outranked him
IN length Of service. Mrs. Elder died
In thie city judy 10. 1886. and since
that time Mr.. Elder has made his
home with his daughters. Mrs. Ander-
son and Mrs. G.. A. West
Seven Of Mr. Elders nine children
survive their, father. They are Mrs.
L. u. wright, OF FREMONT NeD.: VIII
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
T. n, mccoy DEAD.
Early Resident Of Jasper County Sue
cumbs to Apopiectic Stroke.


AS the result of stroke of apop-
lexy which he suffered Wednesday
night, Thomas H Mccoy died at 3-90
Saturday afternoon at the home Of his
daughter: Mrs G. H. Correll. 500 North
Second avenue. The paralytic condi
ton affected the entire right side.
and since he was stricken Mr.. Mccoy
had been partially conscious only at
intervals, '@-
Mr.. Mccoy was native OF Salem.
Ind. where he was born Dec. %. 1929.
He came TO Iowa In 1859. and settled
at Prairie City, IN Casper county. For
twenty five years he lived on farm
near Prairie City. ana then moved eo
Tama county. He came to this city ten
years ago. @@...a
Mr.. Mccoy was united in marriage
! with Mrs. Malinda Gray at Newton
April 8. 1870. She survives her hus-
! band with five Of her six children
They are James II. Mccoy, Of Gage
okla: J. ". mccoy. Of Cadams, Neh.:
George b. MoCpy Of LGnn~ilie:. Mrs
G. H. Correll, OF this city: and Ear
J. Mccoy. Of Dayton. o., A daughter
! IDA. who became Mrs. ". F. Easter
died in this city April 30. 1912. Two
step children. Mrs. ". J. Breeder, O
Council Bluffs. and Milton Gray. O
| Kansas City. alsp survive.
| Mr.. Mccoy joined the Baptist church
! early in lste. but lated united with tn
Methodist church.
/ Funeral services will be held Tues
I day afternoon at O'Clock from tn
! Correll home, interment following II
| Riverside. .4-, s.r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

In Clay county they have talked gooo
roads long enough and have decided 10
build them. The farmers, in conVen-
ton Oct. Is, voted that the board OF
supervisors should put the entire coun-
ty road system to grade inside OF two
years and gravel 1t and issue bonds Tor
any money they might need over and
above current revenues. The bonds
VIII then be paid out of regular taxes
In later years, but Clay county Will
have the roads to use right away. The
bills once cut will stay cut forever. and
the gravel once there needs only to
be renewed to keep the surface hard
ana weather proof forever
1t came about in this way. The
commercial club and farmers. along the
Air Line road south from Spencer,
wanted ten-mile stretch improved.
They offered the supervisors $500 in
money and 516 days labor of man and
team. or approximately $500 bonus per
mile. The board accepted. Then the
boosters got busy and finally the board
agreed to accept any other offers OF
the same kind.
On Oct. Is convention was held in
Spencer. attended by 200 people, at
which it was voted without a single
dissenting voice to have the board COM
plete the entire county road system Of
los miles within two years IL the
same amount Of assistance could be
secured for each division of ten miles.
Within two days the farmers on a six
mile section from Webb to Air Line
road had signed up in money and labor
for $500. Then came a six-mile sec
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

liam B. Elder. Of Boone: A. T. Elder.
well-known druggist of this city !:
James f. Elder, of OskaIoosa. for
many years an engineer on the Iowa
Central and It's successor: Mrs. W. A.
Anderson, Of this city; A. S. Elder, Of
Sioux City; and Mrs. c. 4. West. Of
Waterloo. The children dead are
Nellie. who passed away in infancy in
Scotland: and Adam s. Elder. who
died in Sioux City in 1904. One sister,
Mrs. Andrew Mason, lives at Cramond
Brig, Scotland,
Mr. Elder had for many years been
a member Of the United Presbyterian
church.
Funeral services will be held from
the Anderson home at c:30 Tuesday
afternoon. in charge Of Rev. James P.
Linn. Interment will follow in River
side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
HOTf1EA BREAKS
4 COLD-TRY THIS

Get a small package OF Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks cali
It, Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful OF the
tea, put a cup Of boiling water upon II.
pour through a sieve and drink a tea.
cup full at any time. 1t Is the most ef-
fective way to break a cold and cure
grip. as 1t opens the pores, relieving
congestion. Also loosens the bowels.
thus breaking a cold at once.
1t Is inexpensive and entirely veget-
able, therefore harmless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Celebrate Lincoln's Birth.

Judge J. NJ. Parker addressed the
meeting Of the Phil Sheridan post and
corps held Saturday afternoon in the
assembly hall at the soldiers home. IN
observance of Lincoln's birthday.
Judge Parker gave an interesting pa
triotic talk. in which he gave a sketch
of Lincoln's life and the work he ac-
compl!shed. A short musical program
was furnished by the home choir,
which sang patriotic songs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
In the District Court.

Mrs. Mabel E. Walker. Of this city.
was granted a divorce from John N.
Walker by Judge Cummings this fore
noon. Drunkenness was the cause on
which the decree was granted.
Heirs Of Martin Hilsabeck have Pc
titioned the court to confirm their
shares in land In Greencasue and
Eden townships that Is owned BY the
estate. The court is asked to order
the land sold and the proceeds divided
among the heirs. J. w. Hilsabeck, VS..
Isabella Hilsabeck. ct al, Is the title OF
the suit. af
P. A. Lowe has petitioned for q DE-
vorce from Mrs. Sarah e. Lowe. whom
he married at Kiriesville. NO., Jan. ~.
1913
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
PREs6YTERfANs UNBEATEN,
Only One Team Now With Perfect
Score in Sunday School League.

The Presbyterian team of the Sun
day school indoor league came out of
Saturday afternoons games still I'M
beaten. the only team of the league
that has not lost game since play
began. The Presbyterians beat the
Raptists to l.
Church OF Christ beat the Catholics
s to 3, the evang elical team beat the
Congregationalist to 5 in a stub
bornly contested seven-inning game.
and the methodists beat the Episco-
palians Is to 2. No games will he
played next Saturday because the
gymnasium will be used by the county
bask etba1l tournament
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
loe., Weather Record.

Zero weather returned Sunday night.
The range Sunday was from II above
to zero, compared with % and Sat
urday, and Is and 80 Che extremes 4
year ago Sunday. At o'clock this
morning the temperature was above
zero, one degree colder than at the
hour Sunday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
The Clemens Funeral.

Funeral services for William Gem
ems were held Sunday afternoon at
2:3O from the Baptist church, IN charge
Of Rev. r. 3. Davidson, and were at
tended by relatives and friends.
quartet composed Of DR.. Z. +. kellogg,
Mrs. E. 2. Gildner and Rev. MI, and and
Mrs. Davidson SANG. The paH beafers
were s. r. Johnson, Charles SAVIOR
George w. Gilbert. =. L. Erickson.
John Brown, and III. Lynx Mesda nes
P. Byrd, s.. r. johnson, ,. J. Lynx.
r. w. Westlake ana w. 7. Somers ana
Miss Martha saytoF acted as Hover
bearers, Burial ~ e RsysEs g -,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
ORGANIZE TO BUILD.
Gilman Odd Fellows Form Corporati on
TO Erect Building.

For the purpose OF erecting and
maintaining the new lodge building
that is to be built, the Odd Fellows
Improvement Club, Of Gilman. has been
incorporated. The authorized capital
is 10000, divided into shares Of SIS
each, and the corporation can start
business when 5000 worth Of the cap
ital stock is issued. The officers are:
President, H. J. F'ailer; vice president,
G.. w. Corrick: secretary and treas
urer. Dr. z. p, Roberts. The other d.
rectors are Dr. w. F. Suit, g. w.
Clark, and Chris Anderson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
oskALoosA WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs.. Elizabeth Hansy Dies at Soldier
Aonna Of Sanila Debility

Mrs. Elizabeth Haney. a member OF
the soldiers home from OskaloOsa,
died Saturday afternoon of senile de-
bil!ty. -
Mrs. Haney entered the home May
10, 1905. She was born in Madison.
Ind. May Z. 1922. She was the widow
Of Jacob Haney, who served in Com
pany E, Thirty-third Iowa infantry.
Mrs. Haney left only one relative, j.
H. Haney, son, who lives in Omaha.
Mr. Haney took his mother to Os-
kaloosa Sunday night for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors fo-
the kindness and sympathy shown.
and flowers sent. during our recen;
bereavement. Mrs. W. Clemens and
daughters. Marie and Violet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
LINCOLN HIGHWAY N
MOVIES HERE FEB. II
LONG EXHIBITION Is
BOOKED FOR MATINEE AND
NIGHT SHOWS.
SEVERAL LOCAL SCENES
SHOWN IN EXHIBITION

Seven thousand Feet Of Film Covers
Twelve States-Many Scenes Of His
toric Interest Included in Itinerary
Special Features Galore Caught by
Camera Man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

out Of the city were Howard Walters,
of Hartley: Mr.. and Mrs, John Glenn
ems, of Conrad; and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
White and son Wilbur, Of Hampton
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-28
BOTH SIDES REST
/ IN CARRIERE TRIAL
FOR SWORDS DEATH
Unqualified Verdict Of Guilty Pre-
dicted at Opelousas By Spectators

Opelousas, La, Oct 27.-Argu-
ments Of attorneys in the trial of Eli
(Hilaire) Carriere, charged with the
murder of Sheriff Marion Swords,
of St. Landry parish last July, will
begin here Friday morning, both
sides having completed the examina-
ton of witnesses tonight says the
Picayune. The state rested it's case
at sos p. M, after having introduc-
ed testimony of large number of
witnesses tending to show that Car
riere intended for some time prior to
the tragedy to kill the deceased
sheriff. The defense rested at 5:25
p. M, following the hearing of only
a few witnesses, and Carriere left
the court room seemingly much de-
jected.
A verdict of guilty without any
qualification is confidently express
ed by the spectators at the trial.
DR.. Merrick w. Swords, of New
Orlenas a son Of the slain Sheriff,
was one of the witnesses, and like
Sheriff Henry Reid, of Calcasieu
parish repeated statements of Car
riere following his capture about
why he killed Sheriff Swords.
Sheriff Reid's testimony covered
the capture Of Carriere, his stay in
Lake Charles Jail and statements he
claimed Carriere then made to him
to the effect that he was sorry he had
killed Sheriff Swords and wiuld not
have done so if negroes had not been
present.
The witness, Durousseau, brought
the note from St. Andre to Sheriff
Swords on Sunday prior to the kill
ing, which stated where Carriere
could be found that night. He saw
Carriere frequently previous to the
crime and said he was always armed.
He was given an automatic revol-
yer on the night of the killing, but
never shot it, he said. He went to the
cornfield when instructed by Swords
to get Carriere out. Carriere shot
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-28

him at a distance of some six steps.
That shot was the last he heard At
that time he was only twelve or fiji
teen yards from Deputy Sheriff Cha
chere and exclaimed 'I'n: shot to
Joa4b ~
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
PIGEONS FOR PooFIT.
ms and Outs. of SQUAD Raising For
Market-of Interest to All Our Folks.

The time has gone by when any one
having a few old common pigeons in
the backyard can wiring their necks
and send them to market They must
be "just so" now, or no SALE
If you have 100 slick, juicy squads
and wish to send them to market, get
up bright and early in the morning
and kill them before the old birds are
fed, so that the crops will be empty.
One smart man can attend to 1000
pairs.
Bowel trouble in pigeons is usually
the result of improper feeding, filthy
water and crowding.
In the breeding of pigeons it is well
to remember that size is Influenced
largely by the female.
1t is the slort-sighted and inexperi-
enoed breeder that sells poor quality
and expects to make a living.
+. Birds bred from good foundation
stock will sileW thein good qualities for
several generations to come.
Keep your crop free from feathers
Examine some of them and you will
find lice and mites. Burn them and
lessen the trouble.
Don't tend your birds on the INSTALL
ment plan and then say there is moth
Ing in the business.
Common sense, care and attention
are the only roads tat lead to sue
cess, and even then you find some
thoYns by the wayside
Remeni>Sr that the pigeon breeder
who has spent ten or fifteen years in
perfecting strain of birds. can not
sell them at low prices. Get the best
from reliable breeders, and you will be
better satisfied one year from now
Some 1eople rush into the squad
business, thinking that fabulous sums
can be quickly realized. Remember
1t takes years of experience and jul
dicious handling to make a success of
the business.
Youngsters kept for breeders should
be taCer from the breeding pen as
soon as able to fly well, and placed in
a weaving pen; and when three to four
months of age they should be trans
fdrred to the minated pen. When a
pair mates in this pen it is best to
allow them to make one hatch before
transferring them to the regular
breeding pen, as this insures a prop
er mating. They can then be moved
to the breeding pen. and will soon set
tie down to housekeeping in earn
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
SOME INCUBATOR HINTS
Furnished by One Who Has Had Much
Experiences.

Use soft water in the pipes if the
machine is a hot water affair. Hard
water will leave deposit of lime, ETC.,
the same as it does in a teakettle.
Aspirit level is not necessary A
small pan of water will do just as well
for leveling up an incubator. Try it
on all four corners Of the machine. 1t
is important that the incubator stands
perfectly level.
One frequently has difficulty during
a cold spell Of weather in keeping up
the temperature in the egg chamber.
| Try setting. a lamp on the floor near
the incubator. A lamp with a squatty
bowl can be set directly under the
machine. / have used a lantern with
good results writes Mrs. T. j. Bolt in
The Farm Journal. Anything which
will warm the air of the room will
answer the purpose.
If the incubator is in dry location,
and If a cloth is wrung out OF hot
water and laid over the bottom: Of the
machine about the 18th or 18th day, it
will materially assist the Matching
process. .
Spread newspap ers over thesnursery
floor before the hatch begins. This
will do away with the necessity of
washing after the chicks are removed.
Cover. the papers with cloth to help
the chicks in getting on their feet. e
The instruction book will probably
u0SASC hCSp4AIS LIE Si''OhS Si0SCu IASAIfS
during the hatch. But If watch is
kept through the inner glass some
eggs will be seen with empty shells
attached. Sometimes an egg rolls into
an empty shell, and this prevents the
| chick from breaking through. Remove
| the empty shells but do it quickly,
leaving the doors open only 4 few
seconds at time, 50 as not to lower
| the temperature inside the machine.
Don't be in a hurry about taking
out the chicks. Leave them in the
nursery for several hours after they
are thoroughly dry. Quarter them in
several small hocks, rather than in one
large flock; give dry feed. clean water
exercise and warmth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

IN connection with the parts of plants
or rubbish in the region where they
live The best possible practice is to
go through the garden and truck patch
now with the greatest possible thor
oughness and gather together all an
used parts of plants or weeds and
trash and pile all in a heap and burn
it, or compost it. By composing is
meant to rot it together with manure
or straw, and everything that will help
form compost or. dec2yed organic mat
ter. insects and plant diseases cannot
live in Il real compost heap, where
heat is generated by decaying organic
ma scrial; and, where there is moisture
with this, the disease germs and in
sects are destroyed. especially if the
compost heap is forked over occasion
ally and given proper attention.
There is one slight loss due to this
burning. This loss is from the fact
that all organic material is needed to
go into the soil as humus. and that
which is burned leaves behind only the
ash, which is not nearly so valuable as
the humus.. Yet if it is not to be COM
posted or thoroughly rotted, it should
by al means be burned for the sake of
getting rid of the pests it contains. 1t
Is. not safe to wait until spring to un-
dertake the cleaning up Of gardens and
truck patches, as pests may commence
early to escape thercfrop.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
APiARY NOTES.
Some Good Advice For Those Who
Are Interested In Bees and Honey.

It's good thing to have all hives set
together and ready for new swarrns or
artificial increase long before they are
needed
Each section super should be filed
with sections and full sheets of found
alton in each section. Then when the
time comes to put these supers in
place they are all ready. Truly a
stitch IN time saves nine.
Sort over the extracting frames and
see that they are in good shape; those
that are filed with large area of
done comb. put aside, and If not
needed melt UP; few beekeepers real
lie the value of good worker combs
While drone combs will do for the
extracting supers still it is better to
worker combs in case they are need
ed later on for the brood nest.
Read what the other successful fell
low Is doing, for beekeeping is a pro-
gressiye profession. and many new
wrinkles are being discovered that
mean short cuts to success
Be wary about many Of the new
contraptions offered for sale which
promise to prevent swarning, or to
lure wild swarms into hives.
While there have been many i'm
provements in bee fixtures, and many
new methods which have proven tIeeir
worth, still the habits Of the bees have
remained the same. and the funda-
mental things essential to success are
about as they were yeas ago.
The Department of Agriculture, at
washington, has issued for free dis
tribution some good literature on
beekeeping and these pamphlets con-
stitute a helpful volume on the sub
l.5ect, and are reliable as the govern
ment has a magnificent corp of experts
at work. Suggestions are given as to
honey plants which may be made to
grow in different sections of the coun-
try. rf
Often It is worth while to look into
these matters, when it costs you moth
Ing to do so except the stamp to mail
the letter.
Honey. whether comb or extracted,
| Is bringing goor prices. and this is the
natural seascsr of the year when it is
consumed by the general public. Much
spare time can be proftably spent in
disposing of what surplus may have
been left on hand
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-14
RECEIVING VAULT FINISHED
Beautiful Tomb Mapewood Cemetery Cost About ST. O0C
New Moving Picture House for Moosup-Work Start
ed on New Winchester Building.

One Of the most beautiful receiving
vaults in the state has been complet-
ed at Maplewood cemetery by the
observation-disclosures Co., Of this city,
at cost of about $4,000. The work
was started on the vault in Novem-
Der, 1915, but owing to the cold
weather last winter and spring the
work progressed slowly as the condi-
lions were unsatisfactory for the mar
BILE and granite work
The vault stands to the west of the
main entrance and is built into a bank
and faces the west. The right and
left wings of the vault are covered
with earth and turf. In addition to
the concrete sidewalk in front of the
vault cement roadway 20 feet wide
and so feet long has been laid.
The entrance to the vault is in Barre
granite with large bronze ornamental
doors, swinging inward into the vesti-
bule. Over the entrance is sunken
panel in which are the words, Ma
plewood Cemetery" in f1ve-inch raised
letters. Along the outside of the
wings extend granite benches. The
vestibule is IL feet 6 inches square
with terrace floor with mosaic Dor
der. The lobby, which is reached
through the vestibule. also has ter