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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Marriage at High Noon.

Today at high noon at the home
of the brides parents, on the West
Side occurred the marriage OF Miss
Ida Esadore Olson to Mr. Alvaro R..
.Coffeen. Rev. l. B. Torrison of the
F. N. E. l.. Lutheran church officiat-
ed. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Selma Olson and the
groom by Mr.. Chas. Allfillisch. Only
members of the families and a few
intimate friends were present.
The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Olson, and is a charm
ing young lady of grace and refine
iment and popular in Decorah's social
circles, and her friends are legion.
The husband of her choice is a young
man of excellent character and repu-
tation, and was born and raised here
He is one of the prominent building
contractors of this city, having To-
Gated here permanently two years
ago, previously icing located at Gin,
ton, Iowa, in the contracting bust
ness. Since opening his offices il
DEBORAH he has had charge of thu
construction of the handsome Winnie
shiek County State Bank building
DEBORAH Hospital, Richard Schrubbe
store, the F. A. KuntZ garage anC
other prominent buildings here, be-
sides many others in different parts
of the state. He is man of high
integrity and his business qualifica
tons have placed him in the leadine
rank Of the well known contractors
of the state. His reputation as "a
contractor is only exceeded by his
reputation as gentleman of thu
| highest character, and his friend.
here are numbered on every hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coffeen departed OF
| the afternoon train on a honeymoon
"trip to Waterloo, Clinton and Wis
consin points, and the best wishes o.
"a host of friends went with them Or
their return they will make thei1
home in the d. e. Reed residence OF
| Washington street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
j. u. Kuhn Elected Chairman

The county board of supervisors
met Monday morning, and started
work on the new year. Supervisor O.
l.. Saxvick of Pleasant township was
sworn in, he having been elected q
year ago to succeed Supervisor A.
Pfister.
The new board organized and
elected Supervisor j. P. Kuhn, as
chairman. Mr. Kuhn is the only
democrat on the board, and the mem
bers honored him with the chairman
ship. Mr.. Kuhn is a good business
man, honest and square, and the
honor conferred upon him will be
well taken care of by him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Many Patients at Hospital.

The DEBORAH hospital has been
crowded with patients the past week
or two, and many successful opera
lions have been performed. On
New Years day Guy Hubbel, man
ager of the SELF Shoe Store was OPP
Grated on for appendicitis, and Willie
Larson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Austen
Larson underwent like operation
on the same day. N o. Bendickson,
manager of the DEBORAH creamery
left the hospital Monday after I'M
dergoing an operation on the We'd
nesday before Christmas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Void.

Mrs. Ida Felsterman-Vold passed
away at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Mary Fisherman on West Main
street, on last Wednesday evening at
eight o'clock, death being due to
cancer of the liver, from which she
suffered for three weeks The deceas
ed was born in DEBORAH on Dec. 22,
1878, and was the only child of the
late Fred Fisherman, and, wife Mary
She was united in marriage some
years ago to Ole Void and three chill.
dren were born to the union, two
boys and one girl, all Of whom sur
viye. The deceased is also surviv-
ed by her mother, Mrs. Mary Eel
sherman, who have the sympathy OF
all.
The deceased was a good woman
and well liked and respected by all,
and her death SO early in life brings
sorry to many friends.
The funeral services were held
New Years afternoon from the
home, Rev. l. B. Torrison, officiating
Interment was in Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Stark.

Edward Stark, a former Decor
ah hoy and brother of Mrs. E. G.
Bailey, of this city passed away in a
hospital at Sioux City last Sunday.
e. c.. Bailey went to Sioux City
Thursday to visit him and he accom-
panied the remains to DEBORAH Mon
day. The funeral services were held
yesterday afternoon from the home
of MIR. and Mrs. Bailey, Rev. Willeti
officiating. The deceased was mem
Der of the Masonic order and the
DEBORAH Masons escorted the re-
mains to Phelps cemetery where they
were placed in the vault under the
auspices of the Masons.
Mr.. Stark had been a resident OF
Sioux City for eleven years. He was
an employee of the Public Opinion
Office about fifteen years ago, and
was fine young man and well and
Ifavorably known here. We extend
sincere sympathy to the bereaved
relatives. The following concerning
Mr.. Stark we take from the Sioux
City Journal:
Edgar j. Stark, SO years old, fol
the last ten years foreman of the
light, power and heat department oil
the Sioux City Service company, died
yesterday afternoon, after a short
illness of pneumonia. He became i'll
Monday and was removed from his
home, 511 Douglas street, to hos
pital.
Brief funeral services will be held
at the Westcott chapel this morning
at $3.50 o'clock and the body will be
sent to DEBORAH, Ia, at 1880 O'Clock
to the home of Mr.. Stark's mother
Mrs. Helen Hersey, for burial.
Mr.. Stark had gained recognition
in three states for his ability as a
marksman. At the time of his death
he was field captain of the Crystal
Lake Gun club, and was one of its
organizers and directors. He form
erly was field captain of the 500 Gun
club. Mr.. Stark was an enthusiastic
hunter, and was widely known among
lsportsmen.
Mr.. Stark was a member of the
Masonic shrine and other lodges.
Surviving are two brothers, two
sisters and his mother. They are: w
A. Stark, of Great Falls, Mont; o
A. Stark, of Window, Mimi; Mrs
A. l.. Jones, of Whalen, Mimi, anC
Mrs. E. C.. Bailey, of DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
A BIG CATCH.
Winneshiek County Furnishes Many
Fur Bearing Animals.

John j. Mcconnell, who resides on
the West Side has on exhibit in one
of the windows of the Oehler & Hill
er hardware store a fine showing of
fox and wolf skins. In the exhibit
are eight fox skins, one red and sew
en- greys and one grey wolf skin.
For number of years, during the
winter months, he has done consid-
cradle trapping, between DEBORAH
and Bluffton. He uses about four
dozen traps.
From November 10th to December
10th, he caught eight fox, one wolf,
As skunks, two mink, thirteen musk
rats and two white weasels. The best
one days catch was twelve skunks.
one fox, one mink and one muskrat.
Three years ago Mr.. Mcconnell
caught sixteen red fox ana ten grey
ones.
His catch for the past month will
net him about $175. He secures a
bounty of $40 on wolves and $3.50
on foxes, besides the revenue from
the skins. The grey foxes, includ-
ing the bounty are worth about $500
and the red foxes are worth from
$11 to SIS. Skunk hides average
about $3.50. The mink hides are low
now and bring only about $3.50.
Muskrats average from 80 cents to
so cents and weasels about 60 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
IXeck.

Mrs. Martin Keck, OF Canoe town
ship, passed away at her home last
Wednesday, after a years illness
from cancer. The deceased was born
in Illinois on August II, 1853. In the
year 1871 at Cresco, Iowa, she was
united in marriage to Martin Keck,
and the family home had been in Ca
noe township for many years. Five
children were born to the union.
They are Mrs. E. j. Sharp, Canoe;
w. ]. Keck, Ambrose, n. D.; Aleck
Keck, Saskatchewan, Canada; James
and Jessie at home, all of who sur
vive, with the bereaved husband and
father. Three sisters also survive,
Mrs. Owen Roney, Decorah; Mrs
John Corridan, Faribault, Mimi,
and Mrs. Henry Mcmahon, of Cali
fornia.
During her long illness Mrs. KeclS
was patient sufferer. She was a wo-
man of high character and during
her long life here was beloved by
many old friends, who are grieved %
hear of her death.
The funeral services were held Fri
day from the Catohilc church in this
city, Rev. Father Have officiating
and interment was in the Catholic
cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05

away about fifteen years ago. Ten
children were born to the union,
eight of whom survive. They are L..
R. Morrison, DEBORAH: Mrs. Pru-
dence Putnam, DEBORAH; Will near
Burr Oak; Mrs. F. E. Downie, Wis
consin; Charles, Montana; Frank,
West Union; A. NJ, Burr Oak and
Bert living at home. The two chill
dren who passed away were George
and Cora (Mrs. Will Connolly of
Oneida, Iowa.
In the death of this good woman
the county loses one of it's most es-
Itimable mothers, one who was be-
loved by all who ever had the pleas
ure of her acquaintance, and the be-
reaved children have the sympathy
of all in their loss. The funeral SER
vices will be held tomorrow Thurs
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
MRS. w. C. HOGAN.
Homestead Lands.

Anyone having a homestead right,
and interested in land, / will be glad
to talk to you about the Fort Peck
Indian reservation now open for fill
ing, where we have some of the best
land in Montana Should you not
find the land as represent it to you,
your expenses of the trip will be
free. Decided land can be had from
$500 to $500 per acre. Will be here
for short time visiting my people
and can see you in person, if inter
ested, or by dropping me card to
709 Washington street, DEBORAH,
Iowa.
1-2pd. A. H. NEVLOW.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Hauge.

Theodore Hauge passed away at
his home in the fourth ward in this
city early Monday morning, death
being due to cancer of the stomach,
after an illness extending since last
October. The deceased was born in
Ossian Oct. Z, 1888, and was a son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. forge
Hauge. He was educated at the Red
Wing Seminary, and most of his
life had been spent in this county.
Ten years ago on Sept. % he was
united in marriage to Tena Shegg-
rude, and three children were born
to the union, who with the bereaved
wife and mother survive. The chill
dren are Ralph, nine years old;
Luther, three years old ana Alvera,
four months old. 'fsHeN Ii also sur
vived by five sisters ana three BROTH
ers, Mrs. Knute Aschema. Buxton, N.
d.; Mrs. liver Lewis, Forest City,
Iowa; Mrs. liver Edie, Ossian; Mrs.
Sam Olson, Dawson, MIMI Miss
Mollie Hauge, Ossian; Ole, Halvor
and Martin, Ossian.
The deceased was well known
and estimable young man, and was
in the employ of the Watkins Rem
edy Co., acting as their agent in
southern Minnesota, until last sum-
mer when the family moved to De-
corah, to be nearer relatives and
for better school facilities for the
children. The bereaved wife and
children have the sympathy of all in
their loss of this beloved husband
and father.
The funeral services will be held
today at one o'clock from the Unit
ed Lutheran church, Rev. Otto
Schmidt and Rev. Andersen, of Os-
sian, officiating, with interment in
the Norwegian cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Number of Well Known DEBORAH and
Winneshiek County People
Have Answered the Final
Summons. =
Summons.
Schrubbe,

William F. Schrubbe, one of De-
corah's well known young citizens
and a popular cigar maker, passed
away at his home on Washington
street Sunday evening, after an ex-
tended illness of about six months,
death being due to complications.
The deceased was born in Decor
ah Jan. %, 1875, and this city had
always been his home. Thirteen years
ago next May he was united in mar
riage to Miss Mamie Dixon, of this
city. Four children blessed the I'M
ion, one child, girl passing away
in infancy. Three, with the mother
survive, one girl and two boys, Hell
en-, Clifford and Joseph. He is also
survived by his mother, three sisters
and three brothers, Mrs. Frank Ste
vens, Caledonia, Mimi; Mrs. Chas.
Yarwood, Ridgeway; Minnie, Decor
ah; Louis, Edward and Henry, of
Montana CTS
In the death of Mr.. Sehrubbe a
fine young man has been called to his
final reward. He was an exemplary
citizen, and man who enjoyed the
respect and esteem of all who ever
had the pleas re of his acquaintance
For eighteen years he was in the
employ of Frank j. Helwig, the Gig
ar manufacturer, and was a steady,
consistent and valuable workman.
In fraternal circles he belonged to
the Odd Fellows lodge of this city,
and took an active interest in the
work of that order. To the bereaved
wife and children and other rela-
tives the sincere sympathy of many
friends is extended.
The funeral services will be held
this Wednesday afternoon from the
home, and will be conducted under
the auspices of the Odd Fellows.
Burial will be in Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Dancing School.

Every Saturday evening at Yeo-
man hall, beginning Jan. Sth. Dane
ing from 1880 to eleven. Beginners
class from 1880 to $3.50, and dane
ing with the more advanced until
eleven Admission so cents. See me
or phone 203 black, before Saturday,
SO as to start with the rest of the
class.
MRS. w. G.. HOGAN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Morrison.

Mrs. Serepta Morrison, of Burr
Oak, passed away yesterday morning
at her home in Burr Oak She was
nearly 81 years OF age and was one
of the highly respected pioneer mo-
theirs of this county, and her home
had been in Burr Oak for many
years. Her beloved husband passed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Poultry Show Opened.

The fifth annual poultry show of
the Winneshiek County Poultry AS
ISOLATION opened yesterday at Stey-
ers opera house, and between 250
and 275 birds are on exhibition,
There are exhibitors from Dubuque,
Hazelton, Independence, Strawberry
Point, and many other surrounding
towns. 1t is quality show this
year and the birds are exceptionally
fine ones. Joseph Dagel, of Richland,
Iowa, started Judging yesterday af-
ternoon and the ribbons will be tack
ed on the coops today. The admis-
sion to the show is only cents and
ten cents, and the exhibits are well
worth seeing, and big crowd should
attend. Philip Goetelman, of Bluff
ton, has two Chinese Ringneck pleas
ants on exhibition, which are attract
ing lots of attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Robins Are Here.

Miss Thelma Pollitt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pollitt, of the
West Side, tells us that she saw a
robin in her yard last Thursday
With the spring like weather we have
been having the past few days no
doubt the robins have been April
fooled.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05
Suffered Stroke.

A. P. Forde, who resides on East
Water street suffered a stroke of
paralysis last Thursday. His many
friends hope for a speedy and per-
manent recovery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-01-05

Our Want Column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
-Four More Ships Sunk
by German Submarines

London, April g. The Spanish
reanship Vigo. OF 1877 gross tons.
vas sunk in the Bay OF Biscay b. a
serran submarine, according 10
N'yts report The crew we're set
'-'iit in boat and later were picked
:; By the British steamship Polo and
assn 20 Cihral',r
Lloyds also reports tho sinking Of
ne British steamship Bendew, with
ne loss Of one Of the crew.
ne crew % the Norwegian steam
UP Arena, 1913 tons gross, has been
sssn 20 Ymuiden b. the trawler
ARE. A Reuter- dispatch from Imui-
60 ssys the Arena was torpedoed and
VIZ py German submarine.
4 report received here from the cap
a. o. the British schooner John
fr'etsrd. q vessel % rs tons, recent
2 reported sunk. states that his snip
's' sent 20 the bottom IN the Mcdiicr-
nissn By submarine. The national
~ o. the urdcrsea boat was certainly
t-iiran. the schOoncr's master do
are, although no flag Of any KIND
t>s Town. The schooner vas sunk b.
N,'os placed i1 her hold
ne Figo was owned by Gonzales 4
tHisfcez. ~ VilIsgarcia. She was
..-i 10 IT. - Middlesborough and
"a 20 feef lorg and % feet beam.
ne bf1ocN vas % 3.6sl gross tons
- Nss bulls fr 1909 a. West Eartlc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
OSCAR, WITH NEW HAT,
BACK IN RIALTO FIGHT
Hammerstein Angry Because
Naughty Men Worked Sunday.

Oscar Hammerstein may have been
repulsed in the battle Of the Rialto
last Monday. but he came back with
colors flying and a new chapeau yes
terday in the Yves, Side Court. He
was complainant against Robert Hall,
superintendent OF construction OF the
new theatre which is slowly and not
SO surely being completed on the site
OF the old Victoria. The complaint
charges disorderly conduct.
Mr. Hammerstein said he had made
four separate attempts 10 occupy the
Offices which were his by agreement
with the Rialto Amusement Company
i'm the structure. and that he was barred
each time. The defence retorted that
Mr.. Hammerstein's continual interfer-
ence" with the contractors had so far
retarded the work o. completing the
building that they had decided to keep
him out until IL was finished.
The impresario admitted going into
the building last Sunday He said he
discovered some laborers working and
invoked the law 20 make them stop
because they were violating the Sab
bath"
And IL came 70 that" YEARLY re-
marked Ben Atwell. after the aged
imprTario has grown gray giving
sacred Sunday concerts on that cor
ner."
While Mr.. Hammerstein was on the
stand Robert T. Swain. attorney for
Mr.. Hall. asked him several questions
contradictinG his statements regard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
BRITISH WILL ADD
TO CONTRABAND LIST
Decide to Extend Doctrine OF
Continuous Voyage.

London, April 5.-Lord Robert Cecil,
Minister OF War Trade, ssid in the
House Of Commons to-day that the OBJ
iect Of the new Order in Council on
the blockade was 70 declare that the
doctrine Of continuous voyage applied
in It's full extent 70 absolute and con-
ditional contraband Hitherto condi-
tional contraband could be captured
only il IL was destined for the armed
forces Of a hostile power.
In order completely 10 establish the
identity of the two kinds OF contraband,
the government proposed, said Lord
Robert. 70 issue an official list OF con
traband articles. absolute and condi-
tional so that neutrs countries would
have notice that goods consigned 20 a
person in a neutral country known 70
have previously sent contrsband goods
70 hostile belligerents would be liable
70 capture.
As the war progressed. Lord Robert
added. il became clear that there were
articles that had not been included IN
the contraband list which ought 20 have
been included. The list has been ex-
tended from time TO time, he said. snd
there we're a certain number of articles
which il was proposed 10 add TO the
contraband list almost Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
WHITES MOTHER DYING,
NINE AGREEMENT HALTS
Conference Agrees to Await Re.
turn of Union Head.

Sessions Of the joint committee OF
anthracite mine operators and union
officials over the demands Of the men
for higher pay and better working con-
ditions were brought 70 q temporary
conclusion last night, when John p.
White. presiden; OF the United Mine
Workers Of America. was called to the
bedside OF his dying mother.
The home Of the Whites i. in Abba.
Iowa. and il is probable that the union
Official will be absent a week. During
this period il WAS agreed that only the
minor questions involving working con-
dtions will be brought up q, the SEES
sions OF the joint body.
During the afternoon the committee
men discussed the question concerning
the nay o. miners working with ma
chimes. AZ night II was said that an
agreement on this question practically
had been reached Owing 20 the fact
that Presiden; Whites sanction Is nee
essarv for the acceptance Of any con-
dition OF the contract 10 De signed by
operators and men, however. no dernite
action was taken.
Il was suggested during the evening
that further sessions OF the wage corn
mittee during President Whites alb
sence would be a waste OF time, and ~
is possible that none viii be held after
this afternoons brief meeting. which
was scheduled before news OF the seri-
Gus illness OF Mrs. White had been re
ceved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
Britain Plans TO Arm
Her Merchant Ships

London. April 5.-The opinion IS eH-
pressed in naval circles having access
TO the reports on the torpedoing OF the
British steamship Englishman, that the
vessel would have been saved if she
had carried a defensive gun. as the
submarine was plainly seen as she pur-
sued and shelled the steamer for some
distance
Since las; august. when the British
steamer Waimsna was compelled by
ruling Of the State Department at
Washington 10 dismount a gun before
clearing from Newport News, British
merchantmen calling a. American
ports have been unarmed. The recent
ruling Of the State Department allow
ing an Italian armed liner to clear from
an American port on the assurance tnat
she was armed only for defensive pur-
noses has caused much interest here IN
official circles. and i would not be
surprising If the British government
acting on this precedent snouIu arm
merchantmen trading ~ American
ports ..o bo
ref .bat the retirement Of Admiral Won
Tirnitz from the German Ministry Of
Marine was in the nature OF sop 20
American public opinion, as, IN their
view. the German submarine .poilcy
has become more, instead OF less
frightful.' 49,, -or
~ eight neutral vessels have been tor
nedoed without any warning whatSo-
ever since the new German suoma-
rire campaign began. These repor''
sta+a that the following neutral SHIPS
bave beer sunk without warning IN the
,nonth of March: Norwegian Slllus.
Tenrelie and Kalnik; Dutch uoanntla
and Palembang: Swedish Hollanda;
Danish Skodsborg.
The following vessels were warned
and the crews permitted TO take 10 the
boa.s: Spanish -Nigo. Norwegian
Tn-ne. Bell. Lindfeld and Hans Guide.
Tho Danish steamer Harriet is placed
+, the doubtful list as evidence Of this
vessel having been torpedoed IS neon
cluoive Thus. seven are listed as hav-
nc been sunk without warning; I'VE
aftor warning. and one doubtful
Tbc naval authorities point out as
sirrifcant fact that although several
of these were sunk in the Atlantic
tracks frcouented by American ships
not single ship flying the American
flag appears in the INST.
( German submarine has sunk the.
Norwegian steamer Baus. a vessel OF
2s7 tons. in the English Channcl.
Four Of the crew are missing. -FOUR
.een others were saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
Fierce Aerial Fighting
on West Front in March

London, April 5.-The French and
German Official statements just re-
ceived here both evidence the unusual
amount Of air lighting which took place
in the month just passed.
The text Of the German official re-
port is as follows:
During the month OF March, IN
aerial engagements on the western
front. the Germans lost fourteen aero
planes. Of which seven were lost IN air
combats. Three were shot down from
the ground and four are missing. The
British and French lost forty-four aero
planes, Of which thirty-eight were lost
in air combats. four we're shot down on
the ground in our front, and two were
forced to land within the German lines.
twenty-five enemy aeroplanes fell into
German hands. The fall OF nineteen
others was noticed
The French statement says:
I'm the region OF Verdun French
aeroplanes or April { engaged in no
fewer than fifteen aerial combats, dur
ing the course Of which double
motored German machine was brought
down near the pond Of Hauts Four
neaux. Another German machine fell
down near the wood of Pilly, and
third German aeroplane fell vertically
20 the ground All the French pilots
got back without suffering damage.
During the night Of April 34 one OF
our aerial squadrons threw down four
teen shells on the railroad station at
Nantillois. and five others on the bar
racks OF the enemy at Damvillers."