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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
About the Rings of the Oyster.

A popular theory about rings on
an oyster shell being an indication
of it's age is not supported by the
careful investigation of Miss Ann L.
Massey, who tested specimens from
the oyster station at Ardfry, at the
head of Galway bay.
1t has been supposed by many that
each right, or group, on the oysters
deep valve stood for years growth
But Miss Masy says that this deduc-
tion is not reliable. After a patient
scrutiny of over 600 samples of vari-
Gus ages, from Is months to years,
she says: IAN oyster of s months or
two summers appears to possess at
least two rings, but may have a many
as five.
"One of three summers has at least
Two rings and may have SIX. A l.
year-old oyster may have only three
rings or may possess seven or eight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Death Ofs Mrs. IngebOrg Guam.

Mrs. lngeborg Guam passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T..
A. j. Vikre in this city on Monday
morning, death being due primarily
to old age. The deceased was born
July IA, 1921, in Hestestuen, Indre-
sogn, Norway. She was united ia
marriage in 1856 to Even Guam in
Aardahl, Sogn, Norway. They came
to America in 1879, locating first in
Minnesota, where the family home
was for a number of years. Three
children were born to the union, Mira.
John Nesseth, Ossian Mrs. T. A. viz
re, DEBORAH; Miss Elise Vikre, De-
corah. The husband and father pas
sed away in 1878. In the year 1885
the subject of this sketch came 10
DEBORAH and since made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. T. A. j. Vik4
re. She was one of the good and
highly respected pioneer mothers.
and her death brings sorrow to many.
The funeral services will be held FRI
day afternoon at two o'clock from
the F. n. E. l.. church. rev. I. B.
Torrison will officiate and interment
will be in the Norwegian cemetery
in this city. . f.>r
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Raised Nearly $500.

The people of DEBORAH never do
anything by halves as was demon
strated at Steyer's opera house last
Friday night when big program was
given for the benefit of the women
and children of Poland who are dy-
ing of starvation. The program con-
sisted of selling lunches, and auc-
pioneering off different articles, etc.,
besides there was dancing and solos
by some of the worlds famous ar
fists -all living in DEBORAH. A big
crowd was out and the sum of
$2S6.76 was realized. Other contri-
buttons are being sent in to those in
charge and it IS expected that the
sum of $500 will be sent to head
quarters at Chicago, and forwarded
from there to Poland.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Promoting New Auto Trail.

Messrs. John Bradish a.d L. B.
Whitney attended meeting of auto
trail boosters at McGregor yesterday,
representing the DEBORAH CONNER
cial club. THE Burlington Way
from st. Louis TO ST. Paul is now
being agitated. rhis route would
come from Cedar Rapids far | strike
Cresco and then TO st. Paul Another
proposed route TO promote is the
Davenport branch from Davenport
to Dubuque, then to McGregor and
strike the main line at Cresc3. But
the matter of the route has been left
open to further disc lssion and sew
eral ways have been proposed as fol-
lows: From Dubuque to Oa ,iah Cal
mar, Cresco, etc. also to branch off
at Postville and come through Frank
vile to DEBORAH, then to Crcscu. Au-
other route proposed was by way of
McGregor to Waukon, then to De-
corah and Cresco. About 100 boosters
were in attendance at the meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Married Thirty-Five Years.

On May /, 1881, in Christiania,
Norway, occurred the marriage of
Miss Thea Johnson to Mr.. ]. o. John
son. The following year found this
couple in the United States and they
came direct to DEBORAH, where the
family home has been practically all
these years. Last Monday they cele-
brated their thirty-fifth wedding an
niversary, and received the congratu-
lations and good wishes of many
friends. Mr.. Johnson is we'll known
employee of the Lutheran Publishing
House, and has had charge of the
composing room for good many
years. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson have
two children, Charles, a well known
lumberman, of Fairview, Mont, and
William, a railroad man, of Mime
apolis. We join with the many
friends of this estimable couple in
extending congratulations and best
wishes to them, and hope they Will
enjoy many more anniversaries to-
gether.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
District Court Still Grinding,

District court has been in session
for over week, and the court s
time during the past week has been
taken up with the case of the State
VS.. r. F. Leonard. 1t has been a
lengthy case, the attorneys en- both
sides fighting hard. The state is
represented by County Attorney
Houck and E. w. Cutting, the de-
Tense by Attorney E. r. Acres and
VIM. S. Hart. The states evidence
was closed yesterday, and tie defense
opened up theirs this morning.
The grand jury brot ght in two in
dictments last week against couple
of fellows for the illegal sale of Ii
quor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Child Dancers.

Children are at all times particu-
larly charming as dancers because of
their unconscious grace and light
ness. Classical dancing is, of course
best acquired in childhood upon this
account, and several children are
making names for themselves In pub
lie and semi-public performances be-
fore they have entered their teens.
For instance. there is Virginia Janet
Mayer, who is not only graceful
dancer, but plays both the piano and
violin-quite a list of accomplish
ments for girl of twelve who is cap
able OF entertaining an audience fol-
an afternoon in various ways.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Fred Rosenthal Ill.

Fred j. Rosenthal was taken i'll
Friday morning at his store. He
tainted away and was unconscious
for some time, his illness being due
to heart trouble. DR.. Stabo was
called and he revived him and took
him to his home on the West Size,
and we understand Mr.. Rosenthal is
recovering nicely, which will be good
news to his many friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
NEW MARCHING SONG.

(By One of Our Readers.)
It's long way to America,
It's long way to go.
It's long way to America,
To the sweetest girl l know.
Goodbye Fort Huacha,
Farewell to Douglastown.
For we are way down here in Mexico
And we are going to run Villa
down.
Over the hills to Casas Grandes,
Through the trail of the Lonesome
Pine,
Over the hills to Casas Grandes,
They are very hard to climb,
But we are way down in Mexico
And we have done run Villa down
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
NEW TEACHERS ELECTED.
DeCorah School Elected Seven Last
Friday.

The school board held a meeting
last Friday and elected seven new
teachers for the ensuing year. They
are Marie E. Hilleboe, DEBORAH,
primary; Miss Leila Hickle, Clarks-
vile, Iowa, primary; Rosalie Bar
nard, Chicago, German and history
Edward T. Cusick, Madison, Wis,
science; Amelia Yeager, Madison,
Wis, Latin; P. r. Harshbarger, Men
ominee, Wis, manual training; Vel
ma Phillips, Hopkinton, Iowa, do
nestle science.
The present teachers who have re-
signed are: c. c. Gammertsfelder,
principal. A. c. Lynch, who has been
teaching English and commercial law
at the high school was elected some
time ago to fill Mr.. Gamertsfelder' s
place. The others are Paul KNAPP
land, science; Nellie Atwood, latin
and mathematics; Lenore Ryhno,
Latin and English; Blanche Van
Wagner, manual training; Clara
Higgins, domestic science. Lucille
Rinehart, primary and Luella Lee,
1st and I'd, West DEBORAH
The following committees on the
board were appointed
Purchasing Committee--G. F. Bak-
er, DR.. Barfoot.
Schools and Grounds-R. A. AL
oyer and H. A. Warner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Cantata Bethany,

The cantata Bethany will be Civ
en- at the F. n. E. L. church in De-
corah next Sunday evening at eight
o'clock. The cantata will be given
by the united choirs of the F. N. E. l..
church of DEBORAH and the choir of
the Calmar church. Admission 20
cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Base Ball Next SATURDAY.

The DEBORAH high school base ball
team will open the season mere next
Saturday, May 6, when the Fayette
high school team will be here for a
game. The DEBORAH team is a fast
one this season, as most of last
years players are on the team, anc
some great games can be looked for
The game Saturday will be called a;
300 o'clock, and a big crowd should
turn out for the opening game.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Want Ball Players Out

DEBORAH will have ball team this
summer and James Hogan will be the
manager. To get the team started
Mr.. Hogan would like to have all the
ball players who would like to get on
the team meet at the fair grounds
next Sunday for practice. The. team
will be organized in a very short time
so all players who can should appear
next Sunday for try out. This
team will be members of the big
Six" league.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
5. II. RINGOEN DEAD.
Well known Rid2eway Banker
Passed Away Yesterday Nor
ming.

The sad news of the death of Ban
ker S. r. Ringoen, of Ridgeway
reached DEBORAH relatives and
friends yesterday. Mr.. Ringoen pas
sed away at 1925 Tuesday morning,
after an illness which has extended
lover four months. The funeral SER
vices will be held Friday at $3.50 o..
clock from the home in Ridgeway,
and the remains will be brought 10
DEBORAH for interment in the Phelps
cemetery. We will give a complete
obituary of the deceased next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Best Known Clothier i'm n. Iowa.

Ben Bear the best known clothieI
in Northern Iowa, celebrated his for
tieth year in the clothing business al
DEBORAH last week. Mr.. Bear started
in small way 40 years ago but by
judicious and liberal advertising soor
built UP an enviable reputation as =
clothing merchant. Age has not dull
ed his senses and he is now afte,
forty years one of the best advertiser:
we know anything about.-WaverlI
independent Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Death of Former Resident.

Mrs. o. L. Nelson, a sister-in-lav
of Mrs. Gus Hanson, of this city
passed away at her home in Vienna
S. d. on Monday. May l. She was a
former resident of this county, the
family home having been near High
landville. The funeral services will
be held tomorrow, Thursday at Vicn.
ma.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Another Knife Sale.

n. r. Croft & Son have put on an
other big pocket knife sale at their
store this week. They have an ex-
ceptionally fine line this time Of sam
pie knives and are selling them out
at SO cents each. 1t is a great op-
portunity to procure fine knife at a
small price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
John Evanson Will Move.

Contractor aCoffeen will start the
tearing down of the John Evanson
restaurant tomorrow, and will erect
a fine new two story brick building
on the lot. Mr.. Evanson Las rented
the new Hutchinson building on Main
street, which he will occupy until his
new quarters are finished,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Inferred Remains Yesterday.

The remains of the late Geo. Ora,
ham which have beer in the vaE.;
at the Phelps cemetery since this
winter, were buried yesterday after,
noon. John Graham, of Omaha and
Messrs. Andrew and Walter Graham
of Dubuque, were here in attendance
at the services.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
DEBORAH Firm Gets Contract.

Peter Johnson C Sons, the well
known plumbing and heating con-
tractors of this city, secured the con-
tract on Monday of the plumbing
and heating in the new Citizens Saw
ings Bank under construction at Ell
gin. 1t goes without saying that the
job will be we'll done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
international Bible Student Coming

B. NJ. Rice, an international Bible
student, of Brooklyn, n. Y. will give
discourse at the home of l.. O..
Nosby, 400 Day street, on Friday,
May 5, at 500 p. m. All who are in
terested in learning more about their
bible are welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
NJ. Il. Church Notes.

Sunday Services, 1890 A. NJ
'"The Sanctification of Christ" 7:30
P. M.-"Social Salvation" This is
the second of the series on Thoughts
that Dare" A large congregation
heard the first in spite of the rain.
Don't miss the second. Nine. Gibson
Solem and chorus will render spe-
cial music.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
|Logsdon Bros. Selling Short Horns

Yesterday Logsdon Bros, of Paint
Creek township, shipped 21 head of
registered milching Short Horn Heif-
|ers to Matthew Duffy of Esmond, n.
D., where they will be taken up by o
colony or neighborhood. Logsdon
Bros, have the best in short horns
and the people investing in their
stock are not likely to be loosers.-
Waukon Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
win Speak ON Woman Suffrage.

DR.. Harriet Amy, of this city, will
speak at the Centennial church nexs
Saturday evening, May 6, at eight J.
clock, on the subject of woman suff-
rage. Everybody is cordially invited
to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03

The two most interesting figures
IN the approaching campaign are tho
two colonels-Bryan and Roosevelt.
one could be elected in his
own right, but they have the power
to name the one who shall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
l.. c. Props Shut Out Waldorf.

The Luther College props base ball
team. trimmed the Waldorf College
team, of Forest City, in game on
the college grounds Monday after
noon by score of to 0.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain at the
DEBORAH Postoffice unclaimed:
G. X. Kirkeby, Hy. Snyder, John
Wheaton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03

-Sanitas, the wonderful wall COW
ering in stock at Prastmark's in all
the leading patterns. Adv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03

All grades of varnishes for floor
Prastmark's. Adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-05-03

Goodyear of course-Motor
Supply Co.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
CITY ELECTRICIANS
WANT CLOSED SHOP
Ten Workers in Two Shops
Go Out With Advent
OF May
OTHER WORKERS
STICK TO JOBS

May day in Wilmington brought a
strike among electricians for the
closed shop. Electricians employed by
the Garrett-Miller Company and the
Truax Electric Company are the strik-
ers. Three of the Garrett-Miller Com
pany men laid down their tools. while
all the seven employees IN the employ
Of the latter company went out John
J. Hickey, president of the Central
Labor Union, did not know that the
workers had gone ON strike.
Mr. Hickey said he expected nc
trouble among the building trade.
workers. lie said they were at wori
today and while the closed shop wal
20 be enforced only ON big building
operations. those now under way. th'
dupont annex and the Freebooter Bak
ing Company. were union jobs.
The closed shop principle boinl
asked for by the building Tradel
Council OF this city is opposed by th'
Employers Association. which i
composed of about 1875 members TIT
Building Trades Council. which has
membership Of about 1900 men. in
cludos eleven trade organizations.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Miss Helen Pearl Woodrow, Of Phil
adelphia. and Victor s. Buckworth OF
Wilmington. we're married az the
brides home No. 234 North 59th
street. Philadelphia. by the Rev. Harry
Lillls. Of Philadelphia. The wedding
march was played by Miss llinkel. Of
Philadelphia The bride wore tor
quoiso blue satin and carried Bridal
roses. The bridesmaid. Miss Mary T..
LcverinE. of Wilmington. wore blue
taifcta and carried sweet peas.
The matron OF honor was Mrs. Mabel
T.. Jones. Of Wilmington. who wore
white lace Charles Henry was best
man. Those present Were Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. s. Woodrow. OF Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Woodrow. Mrs.
Caroline Buckworth. of Wilmington
Charles Pierce. OF Chesapeake City
Nd: the Rev. and Mrs. Harry Lillis
MIR. and Mrs. William r. Munis and
son. Of Wilmington. Mr.. and Mrs
Robert j. Bennett. Of Camden. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Woodrow and fam
/ ny, of Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs Mas
/ II. Chlefeld and son. Mr. and Mrs
/ irwin Woodrow and son, Charles
woodrow. OF Wilmington; Roya
Woodrow. Mr and Mrs Harley Nous
ley. OF Newark Mr.. and Mrs. Josopl
Carter and family OF Darby. Mr.. anS
Mrs. Joseph Bloom. OF Darby. Misl
Bertha Jones. OF Philadelphia: Mr.
and Mrs Paul Jones. OF Wilmington
Howard Jones, Of Philadelphia; Mis-
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
MISMATED COUPLES
WIN DIVORCE DEGREES

This was divorce day in Superior
Court.
The first divorce petition called was
that of Mrs. Elsie NJ BARLEY vs.
George B. BARLEY. They we're mar
ried February q. 1912 and separated
in June. Mrs. BARLEY charged her
husband with cruelty. A decree nisI
was granted ana the custody of the
child given to the mother.
John II. Robinson. colore6. Obtained
a decree from his wife. Mrs. Annie J
Robinson on the ground Of desertion
Ihetcouple were married on January
G. 1901.
A decree nisi was granted in the
case of Louise J. Liffton VS.. Ernest
J.Liffton. Alleged cruelty was the
grounds. They formerly lived In Mon
treal. Canada.
Harry j. Spicer asked for a divorce
from Marie Spicer They were mar
ried December 20. 1910. Captain Spicei
said in May. 1913. while in New York
he learned that his wife had another
husband living. He took her TO tash
and she admitted that she was the
wife of Thomas Smithwaite The
court reserved its decision.
Waldemar G.. Krussman asked for
divorce from Caroline Krussman OF
the ground Of desertion. A decree mis-
was granted.
Merton W. Henry was granted a de
cree nisi from his wife, Emma L
Henry.
William NJ. Johnson, vs.. Marth
Johnson. colored. was the next case
He asked for a divorce on the groun
OF desertion. He hasn't seen his wifi
A decree nisi was granted Josth
for eighteen years. A decree nisi wa
granted.
Joseph H. Rambo was granted a d'
cree nisi from his wife. Clara A. Hav
/ lkins on the grounds of desertion.
Paul r. Max Nauman was granted
decree from his wife. Margaret Buci
/ ley Nauman. He was also given IN
custody OF their three children.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
At THE QUEEN.

There is no form OF humor so apt
to be as tragic in its outcome as the
practical joke. This is brought home
with startling suddenness in WAITS. -
which will be seen at the Queen to-
day and tomorrow. in this new Tri-
angle feature.
Arthur Raeburn. young theologi-
cal student. is made the victim OF
practical jokes among the underclass-
men at the seminary. when a punch
served at the reception following his
ordination is strengthened with rum
The bishop unfrocks him as soon as
his condition becomes apparent Rene
the bishops daughter. with whom Rae.
burn is i'm love. repudiates him.
The added feature at the Queen il
entitled. "His wife's Mistake a com
edy i'm which "Roscue" (Fatty) Ar
buckle has the star role. All wh'
b have seen this star comedian know
good clean laughable comedy Il
assured with Fatty Arbuckle featur
ed The added attraction IS the Uni
versal Weekly. picturing the lates
big news events.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
Attractions at the Theatres
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Marie Doro. one OF the most popu-
lar dramatic and screen artists. will
be seen at the Majestic today and to-
morrow in "The Heart OF Nora Flynn. '
her first photo drama. released under
the direction Of the Lasky Company
For a number OF years Miss Doro has
been on the speaking stage as a star
under the management OF Charles
Frohman and appeared in the Para
mount program in the screen produc-
tion THE Morals Of Marcus" and also
in the celebrated drama. Diplomacy
The photography is Of the usual Lasky
excellence and the director has intro.
duced some unusual lighting effects
The added attraction is a Paramount
Bray cartoon.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
COURT OFFICER JOLLY TO
INVESTIGATE This Case

Sadie Brown. colored, clasped a four.
months-old child to her breast and cried
bitterly in City Court today when ar
raigned on a charge made by John Cas-
sidy, a white man, Of 20. 600 jefferson
street.
Cassidy said he gave bantam rooster
TO the Brown woman's little boy and
then took it away from him to give
TO friend. This he said made the
woman angry and caused her to throw
a kettle of boiling water over him,
scalding the left side of his body. This
took place i'm a neighbor's house.
The woman said Cassidy struck her
in the face as she was pouring water
from kettle and as result il was
spilled over him.
Deputy Judge Joslyn continued the
case until tomorrow and ordered Court
Officer Jolly to make an investigation.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
RICE AND DOLAb NOW
CITY TAX COLLECTORS
Succeed MeSsrs. Morris and
Sayers, Who Become De-
linquent Collectors
OLD CLERKS ARE
RETAINED IN OFFICE

Dr. {. S. Rice, collector of taxes
for the Northern district. and John l..
Dolan, collector of taxes for the
Southern district. who were elected
at the last city election, assumed
charge of their offices today, al
though the terms of former Collec-
tors James II. Morris. Of the Northern
district. and Eugene NJ. Sayers. of the
Southern district, expired under the
new tax collectOrship laws on Janu-
airy l. With the new collectors as
suming their Offices. Isaac T. Mcclure
and Lewis Cook. former assistants to
Mr.. Morris and Mr.. Sayers, become
assistants to the new collectors.
Former Collector Morris who Is To
collect the delinquent taxes for 1914
and 1915 has retained William j. Nc
Kinney as his assistant for June. and
Edward Hughes. who has also been
an assistant I'm the Office Of Collector
Sayers, will remain in that Office for
the coming month.
Mr. Morris and Mr.. Sayers, who
are now delinquent collectors. an
nounced today that all taxes due
last June are now delinquent and
ten days notices will be sent tC
those who failed TO pay the taxes
Under the new law, the properties
on which such taxes are not paid
can be sold unless the ten-day no
tice is met by payment Of the taxes
due.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
AT THE VICTORIA.

The Victoria Theatre opens the
weeks attractions with the debut Of
the New V. l.. S. r. star. Gladys Han
son. the noted Broadway favorite. who
appears in "The Havoc" one of the
best productions ever launched by
these well known producers. The
story OF this latest offering. tells Of
the love of two friends. fellow work
ers, in a large business Office. for the
fair stenographer. and the successful
wooing Of the one. The latest Hearst
Vitagraph News Pictorial is also being
shown today and tomorrow. The Vic
tOria management announces their
successful contracting for the eXclu-
sive showing of the famed Goldberg
Animated Cartoons. put forth under
the Pathe banner, also for the future
releasing Of the ?athe "Heinie and
Louie comedies. the screaming
Lonesome Luke" features. and the
great educational as well as entertain
ing Pathe scenics.