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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that at a
special meeting of the stockholders
of the Silver Greek Creamery Co.
held at Burr Oak, Iowa, on the 22d
day of January, 1917, by vote Of
more than twothirds of the capital
stock OF said corporation, it was re-
solved that said corporation be dis.
solved, the assets of the corpora
ton be disposed of and distributed
to the stockholders, after all the
debts and claims against said corpor-
alton have been paid and fully salts
fed.
A. A. SEELYE,
President
A. 4. SMITH,
DIV Secretary
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
REV. FATHER LOWREY DEAD.
Former Pastor St. Benedict's Catho-
lie Church in Decorah Dies at
Cedar Rapids.

Rev. Father Clement Lowrey, one
of the first pastors of st. Benedict S
Catholic church in DEBORAH passed
away in Cedar Rapids last Sunday
in his eightieth year. Rev. Father
Hogan of this city left yesterday To
be present at the funeral services
which will be held today. We take
the following extracts concerning
this beloved priest from the Cedar
Rapids Gazette:
Father Lowrey is dead. Iowa is
called to mourn the death of it's old
est priest. A sweet and gracious
spirit slipped away Sunday at 1890
p. m. A few minutes before he had
turned to a little girl standing be-
side his bedside at Mercy hospital
and with gentle touch called the
child by name. With a smile on his
face he turned and the life of one
who was as noble a character as ev-
er lived and as gentle as a woma l
returned to God who gave it.
In August 1887, at Pickaway
county, Ohio, Clement Lowrey was
born. HIS ancestors came from
Switzerland but had emigrated 70
this country before the revolution
airy war, SO the venerable priest is
a real son of America His father
studied to be a Lutheran minister
but just previous to his ordination
became a convert to Catholicity. His
father was DR.. Daniel Lowrey who
came to Lee county when Father
Lowrey was 8 years old. Manifesting
a desire to study for the priesthood
he was sent when a young man to
the famous st. "homas seminary in
Kentucky, the first preparatory
seminary in the United States, where
be completed his studies for the
priesthood. Fifty-three years ago
Nov "a, 1864, Father Lowrey was
ordained at the old cathedral in
Dubuque. Bishop Clement Smith
confirmed him.
Following his ordination Father
Lowrey was stationed at the cathe-
dral for a short time, and the sue
ceedjng year was sent to minister to
the scattered flock of Catholics i'm
northern Iowa and Minnesota. The
absence of railroads made the care
OF fourteen missions rather strenu-
Gus work for the young priest. He
continued i'll this fold for seven
years. Some o. the missions he
served were located at Waukon. De-
corah and Dewitt.
1t was in 1874 that Father Low
rey came to Cedar Rapids, finding
thirty-five Catholic families but ~
church. He built the old Immacu-
late Conception church out of
which has grown the handsome new
edifice on Third avenue. He also
built the hospital now in charge Of
the Sisters of Mercy.
Death came as result of debili-
ties incident to old age in the hos
pltal where for the last three years
he had been chaplain"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Bunch steers Bring S3,1oO.75.

G. II. Willsie, one of Winneshiek' 3
successful stock raisers and farmers
sold car load of steers recently to
Lloyd Knowlton, the Prosper stock
buyer, which brought a check OF
S3,lOO.75. 1t certainly illustrates
that Mr.. Willsie knows how to feed
stock and that his reputation as one
OF the leading stock raisers Of the
ounty is well merited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
DISTRICT COURT NEXT WEEK
Term Will Open Next Monday, Feb.
D, With Judge HobsOn on the
Bench.

The February term of the district
court of Winneshiek county will open
next Monday, Feb. 5, with Hon.
Judge Hobson, Of West Union, on
the bench. A large number of cases
are on the docket. There are three
state causes, SO probate causes. 90
old causes and 3S new causes. The
following are maxi ed for trial:
Charles Z. Barthell vs. Howard f.
Tiarthell, ct al.
N. A. Blackburn VS.. Frank Sayre.
First State Bank Of Leroy, Mimi,
substituted as defendant in lieu of
Frank Sayre.
Mary Mikesh vs.. Albina Mikesh
admrx. ct al
Harry Hislop VS.. VIC. Duffy.
T. H. Johnson VS.. S. r. Ellis ct al
John Anderson, minor ct al VS..
Bertha Bender
c. F. Hitler Sr. VS.. Austin Larsen
Lenore Hayward VS.. The City of
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Bertha Bender VS.. C. j. Steno.
c. H. Quenrud VS.. Moore Seie
Construction Co.
Hemesath & kemke VS.. Nick Riel-
ing & Chris Rieling Jr. ct al.
Michael E. Barth VS.. l.. j. Hook.
Ed. Richards VS.. Herman Tweet.
Michael e.. Barth VS.. William
Barth
National Farmers Bank of Owa-
tonna VS.. r. j. McKernan
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Ground Hog Day Friday.

Next Friday, Feb. 2, it is up to Mr..
Grounding to give us little tip on
the future winter weather. If he APP
peared today he would lose himself
and his shadow, as clustering snow
storm is on the program, and 1t
doesn't look as il the grounding is
going to help us out much this trip.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
National Week of Song

The week of Feb. Is to "a has
been designated as the National
Week of Song, and as a result pro
grams will be given all over the
United States that week. Miss Ella
Treat, music teacher in the Decor
an high scool and Prof. Carlo A.
'Sperati are now at work on a fine
program which will be given in De
corah that week, which will be an
nounced shortly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Nj. Il. Church Notes.

Sunday Services A. M.-"The Sc
cret Of Character Building. This
will be the fourth of the series on
THE Greed of Christ" 1880 p. NJ.
When the Mask is Off, or Wolves
in Sleeps Clothing" Special music
Mrs. John Griebel will sing in the
evening. Come and bring your
friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Will Serve Lunch Next Tuesday

The Catholic ladies society will
entertain at the. Woodman hall Tues
day, Feb. 6. Lunch will be served by
Misses Minnie McCauley, Ellen Fitz-
Gerald,s Nellie Mahar and Mrs. Ed.
Casey. All are cordially invited
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Bows Won. Girls Lost.

The DEBORAH high school boys and
girls basket ball teams went 10
Waukon last Friday for games with
the Waukon high teams. The De-
corah girls lost by a score of % to 8,
but the DEBORAH boys won by a score
OF 81 to Z, which helped to even
matters up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Editor Grifith's Mother Dead.

Mrs. d. G. Griffith, mother Of Edi-
tor Harry Griffith of the Elkader
Register passed away Monday. The
funeral services will be held Friday.
We extend sincere sympathy TO
Brother Griffith in his loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Attending Auto Show

Henry Rud, the Overland agent,
Roy Relf, c. S. Marsh, VIM. Hust-
yedt, Aug. Korsrud, John Mccall,
Harry Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. e.
). Curtin and daughter Louise, Mrs.
VIII Bernatz and son Anton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Too Wise.

Visitor-How much rent do you
pay for this dump?
Subdubs--I own it.
Visitor-Ah, knew you were too
sensible to rent such place!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-31
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain at
the Decoran pOstoffice unclaimed
Jan. 20, 1916.
Howard Anderson, Miss Marie
Ferguson, Miss Auga Olson, Mr..
Ray Radford, Mrs. Anna Rude.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
FAIRFOREST CHAPTER, d. A. R.

The Fairforest chapter, D. A. R.,
meet Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. w. j. Halle and the assistant
hostesses were Mrs. j. w. Mixson and
Mr.. ]. D. Arthur. A large number of
the members were present and several
visitors were welcomed, among them
being Mrs. Sallie Stringfellow Walker,
Mrs. Rainey, Misses Katie Hutchinson
and Eliza Moore, house guests of Mrs.
j. d. Arthur, and Mrs. Whitlock of
Jonesville.
The chaplain, Mrs. Ida Perrin op-
ened the meeting with prayer and the
members repeated the Lords prayer
In concert and the beautiful ritual
was read, impressively. The regent,
Mrs. l.. j. Hames, gave greetings and
outlined the work for the new wear
and introduced the new secretary, Mrs.
Louisa Duncan Eaves, and welcomed
two new members into the fold-Mrs.
ID. A. Boyd and Mrs. w. H. Cobb.
"The Star Spangled Banner" was
sung with fervor and musical numbers
were given by Misses Mary Jones,
Edith Smith and Kathrin Layton.
Mrs. j. w. Mixson read a paper on
|"Old Union and the Homes, which
was complete and intensely interest
ing. She to- of the many homes in
this town .ich had bit of history
connected ith them; the old road
ways, tn public buildings and
churches, all of which was told in an
entertaining way. This paper was so
we'll written and concerned so many
people that the chapter purposes hav-
ing it published at an early date.
Refreshments were served by the
young daughters of the hostesses
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE.

The Equal Suffrage League held a
meeting in the Chamber of Commerce
rooms on Saturday, August oath, the
president, Mrs. T. C. Duncan, in the
chair.
The treasurer reported that the
monthly payments for the upkeep of
the State headquarters had been for
warded regularly.
1t was decided to "adopt a Con-
gresham" and keep upon his desk a
copy of The Woman Citizen, our Of
ficial organ. Mrs. Duncan agreed to
see that this paper is sent to our con-
gresham, Hon. Sam Nichols.
The league also voted to become an
Auxiliary to the Union County Red
Cross chapter, to assist in any work
undertaken by them, but especially to
make comfort bags for Christmas
presents for our soldiers. Every men,
ber willing to make and furnish her
bag will please report to Mrs. Dun
can.
There will be another meeting on
Saturday, Sept. 9th, at the Chamber
of Commerce at p. m. and every
member is urged to be present.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
MONTHLY MEETING OF
EXECUTIVE BOARD

Monthly meeting. of executive board
of Union County Red Cross chapter.
Reports from various chairmen
were given, showing great activity
along all lines of work.
Mrs. Macbeth Young reported the
formation of branches at Carlisle and
Kelton, and one being organized at
Jonesville. Also the application of
the Union County Equal Suffrage
League to become a Red Cross Aux
iliary.
Mrs. Storm, chairman of ways and
means committee, reported quite a
neat sum in bank as the result of the
activities of her, committee.
Mrs. Hames ;sid Mrs. Kennedy re-
ported enough garments and surgical
dressings on hand to pack a box next
week to be sent to Atlanta headouar-
ters.
1t was decided to ask for a 25Ge
refund of the amount that Union
county raised for war relief, said
amount to be used to purchase raw
material.
The Red Cross chapter agreed to
put on campaign to sell tickets to
the chautauqua scheduled for Sept.
II to IA in Union with the agreement
that all the profits go to the chapter.
Mrs. l.. M. Rice was elected assist
ant secretary.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
LADIES ASKED TO HELP.

The committee on sewing and dress
lngs reports the following work fin
lshed: Ten dozen triangular BAN
dages, 10 dozen abdominal bandages,
D dozen head bandages, dozen T..
bandages, 1 dozen fracture pillows.
There remains to be finished for
the first shipment: One dozen T.
bandages and 5 dozen fracture pill
lows.
This committee sews every Tues
day and Thursday mornings from 9
to IL, at the Red Cross headquarters,
and every woman who will is asked to
come and help. There is urgent need
for surgical dressings, and the work
we've done is but small beginning
of the work that is before us. Come
and help.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
POPULAR YOUNG MAN
CLAIMED BY DEATH
tohn J. Spears of JonesviIIe, Died in
Hospital at Sparfanburg Sunday.
Buried Monday Afternoon
in Gilead Cemetery.

John j. Spears, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. c. Spears, of Jonesville, died in the
hospital at Spartanburg Sunday morn
ing at 11:30 o'clock, and his body was
laid to rest in Gilead cemetery, Jones'
vile, Monday afternoon at 8 80 o'clock.
His death was a severe shock to his
friends and loved ones, for he was a
robust young man, in the prime of
life, and was the picture of health up
to few days before his death. A few
days before his death he made a bus
mess trip to Tennessee, returning Fri
day. He was very ill man when he
got home, but being possessed of a
strong will he refused to give up. On
Saturday afternoon he went to the
hospital in Spart Inburg, and immedi-
ately an operation was performed
upon him for appendicitis. 1t was
found that the disease had progressed
beyond human aid, and death ensued
the following morning.
Mr.. Spears would have been 27
years of age in October. Besides his
parents, he is survived by two broth
ers, Joe M. Spears of Brownville, Tex,
member of the signal corps of the
United States army, and E. F. Spears
of Jonesville. He is survived by four
sisters, Mrs. w. B. Fowler of Jones'
vile, Mrs. J. G.. Cunningham of
Greenville, Miss H. Inez Spears and
Miss Clara Spears of Jonesville.
Young Spears was an exemplary
young man, useful and worthy cit
izen, and was held in very high es-
TEEN by all who knew him. He was
active and useful in his service to the
Baptist church, of which he was a
member and deacon, and was faith
full in every relation in life. He DOS
sessed genial and happy disposition
and won friends wherever he went.
Many sorrowipg friends gathered in
the Methodist church, where the fun
eral was conducted, to pay last tri-
butte to him. Beneath bed of beauti-
ful flowers his body was laid to rest
In old Gilead cemetery, there to await
the coming of the resurrection morn.
Cut down in the prime of life, vet
not before he had revealed a beauti-
full life, he leaves record that will
be an unceasing comfort to friends
and loved ones throughout the COM
ing days.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
AN EDUCATIONAL RALLY.

Buffalo, S. c., Sept. 4, 1917.
Saturday night, Sept. 9Th, there will
be held in the Methodist church at
Buffalo an educational rally, the ma
ture of which will be most important
as well as interesting to the patrons
and friends of Buffalo school. 1t is
earnestly hoped that all the patrons
of the school will attend the meeting.
Buffalo school will open Monday,
Sept. 10th, at 9 o'clock. The open
ing exercises will be held in the Bap-
tist church. Patrons and friends, as
well as the children, are invited to be
present. F. F.. Shuford.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
CHAUTAUQUA HERE
SEPTEMBER II, Is, II
Splendid Attractions at Popular
Prices - Gatherings to Be
Held in Edisonia Theatre
Profits TO Go to Red Cross
Society.

Union is to have three big days of
entertainment and instruction. Rad
cliffe Chautauqua will be here Septem-
Der 18th, 18th and 18th. There will
be high class music, plays and educa-
tlonal lectures. Twenty-four public
spirited citizens of Union put up the
necessary guarantee to secure this
series of attractions, and the price of
admission is to be at very reason
able figure. A season ticket for
adults is $1.50 and for children 75c.
The entertainments will be given in
the Edisonia theatre and is an ideal
place for such shows.
The profits, if there be any, are to
go to the benefit of the Red Cross So
ciety, and the ladies of the local chap
ter are offering tickets for sale. Tick
cts may also be had from the manage
ment of the Edisonia theatre. The
gentlemen who signed for the series
of attractions have given over every
cent of prospective profit to the Red
Cross. You will be helping yourself
and you will be helping a worthy
cause when you patronage these en-
tertainments. 1t is to be hoped that
there will be a liberal patronage on
the part of the Union people and also
on the part of the out-of- town people.
1t is time for you to have a diversion.
Hard work and war excitement has
made living a considerable burden.
This timely recreation will help every
body and will put a new hope into
your heart. 1t will be an investment,
not a tax. Come, and bring the chill
dren.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
SALVATION ARMY WORK HERE.

Ensign w. F. Brown and Envoy M.
Crowell from Spartanburg were with
the Union Salvationists and they con-
Quoted two fine meetings in the city,
one on the street and one in the hall.
At the latter meeting there were four
souls at the altar. Envoy and Mrs.
M. c. Petit are doing a good work in
the city and should receive the SUD-
port of the people of Union. The En-
voy says that he is the servant of the
people and anything that he can do to
help bring cheer and comfort will be
gladly done. Call Phone 21OW.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
LIST OF KNITTERS.
Roll of JonesvilIe.

Noll Oh JOneSVllle.
Mrs. Tom Bishop, Mrs. J. E. Lind.
say, Mrs. Mary Kelly, Miss Sue Eison
Miss Anna G. Hames, Mrs. Geo. Wood
Mrs. A. j. Wright, Miss Carrie Gault
Roll of Bogansville.
Mrs. L. P. Began, Mrs. Sue West
Mrs. Will Gibbs, Mrs. j. Boyd Lancas-
ter, Mrs. R. S. Lancaster, Mrs. Fan
ME Lancaster, Mrs. J. B. Lancaster
Mrs. c. N. Lawson, Mrs. C. N. West
Mrs. John Burgass, Mrs. J. F.. Hol-
comb, Mrs. l.. B. Lee, Mrs. w. d. Lam
caster, Mrs. L. L. Lancaster, Mrs. W.
ii. Lawson, Mrs. Babb, Mrs. Ella Bo-
gan, Mrs. w. j. F. Mayes.
New Members to Union List.
Misses Minnie, Nancy and Leda
lvey. Mrs. John Sinclair, Mrs. S. A
Sinclair.
Mrs. Clifford is in Chester for treat
ment and writes that p-to-date we
have 131 knitters pledged to do work
for the soldiers. She says she wishes
389 more names added to the list.
The material has been delayed on
account of the tremendous rush of
orders, but as soon as it arrives the
committee will distribute to the knit.
ters and if this work is carried on
with the zeal and enthusiasm with
which all other Red Cross work in Un-
ion county has been expedited Dr.
Snavely will be calling on our chapter
to finish out the assignment of larger
cities.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
American Labor
Loyal to GOUerr1171e71t
Meeting in Minneapolis Declares in FaUor of Vic
foriouS Peace-Epery Delegate Pledges
Loyalty in Signed Statement

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 5-Dis.
cussion of terms of peace with Ger.
many was declared to be traitorous to
the United States by Samuel Comp
ers, in the convention here today of
the American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy.
Frank P. Walsh, temporary chcir-
man of the convention, aroused en-
thusiasm when he declared that no po-
litical party, cult or propaganda would
be permitted to use the organization,
but that behind "our greater leader in
Washington we may sweep our armies
to victorious peace"
Every delegate to the convention
signed a pledge to stand while the
war lasts loyalty and faithfully behind
the government. Every speaker ridi-
culed the pretentions of the Peoples
Peace Council for terms of peace and
of democracy. Every reference to la
Dor giving it's all in the struggle for
democracy was cheered vociferously.
Twenty-Five states are represented at
the convention.
Samuel Gompers was made perma-
nent chairman; John Spargo, vice
chairman, and Frank Morrison, secre-
tary.
A letter from President Wilson in
answer to an irsSat.'l, to attend the
convention was reau and President
Gompers outlined labor's stand in the
war.
United.
"All democracies are now engaged
in titanic struggle to free the world
from ruthless autocracy at one fell
stroke" said Mr.. Gompers.
"Is it not time to see the red blood
man shed to safeguard himself or his
fellowman or perish in the struggle
When President Wilson saw the peo-
pie over whom he has been chosen to
guide, destroyer, innocent women and
children sent to untimely graves, ruth
lessly murdered for going where they
had right to go, what was he to do 2
He knew there was time in the life
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07

of man or nation when they were
not too proud to fight?"
Mr.. GomperS spoke of how all his
life he had been an advocate of peace
and after a conference in France sew
eral years ago, when leading work
ingmen of all nations declared they
never would go to war again and that
wars had ended for all time, he re-
turned home with firm conviction that
there would be no more wars.
"But war did break out and went
on ruthlessly that all peoples might
be subject to autocratic rule. AS |
passed down the street today 1 saw a
heading in newspaper which said
Germans leave Flanders This
thought was impressed on my mind,
is this the beginning of the end +?
Back from Flanders. Back from
France. Back from Serbia and then
perhaps we can discuss terms of peace.
Humanity will never again be cursed
with war like this thrust upon us.
To Workmen.
Let ME say word to those labor
men who profess to be satisfied be-
cause we have been forced into this
war and who claim to be conscientious
objectors who do not want to fight,
who believe in non-resistance. I ask
them what>would be their attitude in a
struggle between themselves and an
unjust employer? Suppose three
fourths of the members of your union
voted to strike for an increase in
wages or against a reduction and
walked out. Do you tell me the mi
nority have the moral right to remain
a twork? I hold that the man who
is traitor to his country is on a
par with the man who deserts his
fellow-workers. Expression of dis
sent may be one thing, but to organ
ize that dissension is not right and
should not be tolerated"
Temporary Chairman Walsh praised
President Gompers for the stand he
took when President Wilson asked the
aid Of labor.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
STUART-McINTYRE.

Miss Mary F. Stuart of Charleston
and Mr.. William Mcintyre of Atlanta
were married Saturday afternoon,
September 1st, by Judge w. w. John
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintyre have rented
apartments at the home of Mrs. Il. M.
Estes and will begin housekeeping at
once.
These young people have the good
wishes of their friends for long and
happy life.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
MUSIC CLUB.

The Euterpean Music club was en-
tertained by Miss Mamie Oetzel on
Thursday morning. The program was
thoroughly enjoyed. Misses Mary
Jones, Ludie Jordan, Kathin Layton
and Mrs. r. A. Jones sang several
beautiful quartets; Miss Minnie Sco-
field sang in her charming manner and
the other numbers were piano solo
by Miss Fannie Duncan, Miss Edith
Smith, Mary Jones and the club sang
several selections. "The Marsel-
laise," "The Star Spangled Banner"
and Keep the Home Fires Burning"
The hostess served dainty refresh
ments.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-09-07
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.

The ways and means committee, of
which Mrs. G. E. Storm is chairman,
made a report at the executive meet
ing of the Union County Red Cross
chapter and from various sources thew
have made $65.41.
The sale of fruit which was donated
by the ladies throughout the county,
the sale of Red Cross buttons, the
rummage sale, the doughnuts, and sill
yer teas are among the things which
Mrs. Storm and her committee have
inaugurated to make money.