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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
FAIRFAX.

FAIRFAX.
Miss Anna Spofford of bakersfield has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. w. d. Stew
art.-Master Robert Towne and sister.
Laura Towne, Of Milton, are visiting their
grandfather, T. L. Marvin.-C. d. orion
and family spent Thanksgiving with his
mother. Mrs. Clara orion. Of Burlington.
DIR. s. Mitchell of Richmond spent
Thanksgiving with his mother and sis
ters at the Hurlburt cottage on Maple
street.-Miss Helen Mitchell returned with
her brother for the week END in Rich
mond.-The Misses Georgia Lawton Of
Burlington, Jessie Southland Of Highgate,
and Ruth Butler of Johnson were at their
homes for Thanksgiving.-Mrs. T. L. Mar
win was in st. Adams recently to see her
sister. who Is recovering from an opera
ton In the st. Adams hospital.-The Rev.
p. Boivin Of st. Adams Bay, also pastor
OF st. Luke's Church in this place, has
been transferred to Hyde Park and Nor
risville after five and half years. pas
torate here, closing his work December 2.
Not only his parishioners, but the towns
people as we'll, regret very much his de-
parture.
There will be a union patriotic service
in the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday
morning and evening. A tablet to the
enlisted and drafted boys will be I'M
yelled. Following is the pregnant Organ.
prelude; doxology; invocation hymn Ale,
Faith of Our Fathers; Apostles Creed
Trinity, by the choir: Psalter fifth read
ing, page 81; Gloria Patri: Scripture les
son, Exodus Is. 1:1s; prayer; anthem.
THE Land We Love-" choir; announce
ments; offertory sentence and prayer: Of
fertory solo, f. c. Cherrier; address of
welcome; bugle call; hymn, 1902, Amer
ica"; unwilling of scroll; short address
male quartet. Somewhere" sermon, 1.-THE
Response of America to the Bugle Call"
by the pastor, the Rev. Il. L. Goddard
prayer; hymn, 7l3: benediction: organ
postlude The evening service is at seven
o'clock; subject. Words of Preacher to
Parents of Enlisted and Drafted Men,"
Everybody is invited to attendants.
Minnie Burt of Enosburg is visiting her
sister. Mrs. NJ. V. Hicks.-Dr. e. v. Rey-
nolds had a narrow escape from serious
injury Sunday when telephone wire on
the Georgia road. which was hanging
low over the road. caught the top of his
carriage and tore the top Off the buggy
The wire also removed the doctors cap
Mr.. and Mrs. w N. Brush spent Thanks.
giving day in Newport.-Among those
who were in Burlington Monday were
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Rowland. Walter
Shedd and r. A. Southard.-The Woman'i
Home Missionary society Of the Methods
Episcopal Church will meet Wednesda,
afternoon. December u. with Mrs. Jet
Characteristics Bertha Butler. a regis
tered nurse of Burlington. is visiting hel
cousin. Mrs. D. j. Stevens.
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MONTGOMERY CENTER.

Mrs. William Westover died at the 81
Adams hospital Tuesday. She leaves q
husband and two children, who have the
sympathy of the entire community. Mrs.
Westover was woman of excellent Chris
tan character. She had been in poor
health for some years.-W. g. Wright and
family of Lyndonvile were in town from
Wednesday until Monday of this week.
The Rev. G. w. Allen has been very sick
for some days.-A sermon was read last
Sunday by Mrs. B. w. Pease and l.. A.
ST. Onge presided at the Baptist Churchs
C. 7. Hall has been confined to the house
for several days.-Miss Frances FARMS
worth has gone to West Berkshire, where
she has position teaching.-Mrs. James
Mcdonald died at her home Wednesday,
November % Of dilation of the heart.
caused by pernicious anemia. She had
been In poor health for some time. She
died very suddenly soon after retiring.
Anna tO'Hear) Mcdonald, a daughter OF
Thomas and Mary O'Hear, was born in
Highgate, December Is, 1885, On Novem-
Der Z. 1880. she married James McDonaldS
their only children being Mrs. Charles Mars
tin. who has lived with her parents for
the past year. and Mrs. Howard Larocle
OF Burlington. With the exception Of q
few years in Boston and Newport, her life
was spent in Montgomery Center. The
high esteem in which she was held being
shown by the host Of friends and old
neighbors in attendance at the funeral.
She leaves besides her husband and chill
dren, two sisters, Mrs. Peter McElroy OF
this place and Mrs. Henry Laplant Of
Highgate and two brothers, Daniel O'Hear
of Eden and William O'Hear of this
place. At the funeral service held FRI
day morning at st. Isidore Church, the
Rev. ]. A. Cote paid a high tribute to the
memory of the deceased and the society
Of st. Anne of which she was a member,
was present in a body and the six bear
ers were her two brothers, Daniel and
William OHear. the two brothers-in-law,
Charles Martin and Howard Larock. and
two nephews, Rollie and Lewis O'Hear.
Those from out Of town were Mrs. Henry
Laplant of Highgate. Mrs. Eta OHears
Mrs. Drill Stone. Daniel, Rollie and Lewis
O'Hear and Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Sargent
of Eden and Mr.. and Mrs. George Hous-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Spear and
John King of Berkshire.-Howard Lac
rock, who has been in town for q week, re-
turned to Burlington Monday.
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Hall, Mrs. Halls father, H. p. Foss. and
his daughter. Miss Jennie Foss. and Mr..
Halls parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. S. Hall.
we're guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. s. Hall. Jr..
Thanksgiving day. Mr.. and Mrs. Hall re-
manned until Sunday.-Mrs. Abbie Raw
son. who lives with her son. C. F. Rawson.
on Orchard street, suffered a shock Sum-
day. which affected her speech and con-
fines her to the bed.-Miss Alice Hauver
of Richford was guest at the home Of
w. r. Tiff on Sunday.-Sleighs made their
appearance on NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. opened
Monday. following the Thanksgiving
recess.-Miss Ruth Ladue has entered the
employ Of NJ. p. Perley g. Co.
w. v. Phelps and A. p. Croft motored
to Burlington Saturday. returning with
Mrs. Phelps, who had been In the Mary
Fletcher hospital a few weeks recovering
from an operation. The driver did not see
freight train at Greens Corner until
within few feet Of the track and when
the car was stopped It was so near the
train that the wheels hit the mud guard
as they passed.-The bishop coadjutor, the
Rt. Rev. G. Y. Bliss of Burlington con-
Quoted both morning and evening services
In st. Mathews Church Sunday
Miss Effie Waldron town clerk of Hard
wick has returned after visit to her
sister Ethel Waldron.-E. +. Greenwood
and Olin Merrill have been confined by
illness for a few days.They are both Inn
proved.-Miss b. Almira Watts returned
Saturday from her vaction accompanied
by First Lieut.. Wesley Sturges Of Under
hill who remained In town over Sunday.
Lieut.. Sturges has been In the military
training camp at Pittsburgh. Mears
has received letter from his sister Miss
Annie Mears Of Springfield. Mass. saying
she expected to sail soon as Red Cross
nurse.-Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Holden and
their son. Orioff left Tuesday for Belmont
Mass where they will pass the winter.-
Mr.. and Mrs. v. A. Irish left the Same day
for Salt Lake City to spend the winter
with their son. Fl. J. Irish.
Mrs. w. H. Kimbali OF Isle La Motto
who 10 passing q few days with her
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Horse and Auto Collide.

Last evening about $3.50 II. K.
Ulen and Mr.. Weltzen were coming
into DEBORAH on the Locust road. A
short distance out the horse became
frightened and started to run away
and came tearing down the Schwartz
hill towards the A. s. Olson grocery
store, where an auto was met. The
car turned out as much as possible,
but the horse ran into the rear end
OF the car, and nearly wrecked it.
A man in the rear seat of the auto
got one hand badly bruised and the
occupants of the buggy were both
thrown out, but fortunately none
were seriously injured. The buggy
was badly wrecked. Mr.. Olson saw
the accident and went to the assis-
lance Of the injured men, and helped
to get them to their homes. The
auto driver was not injured, and the
car was not put out of commission
and Messrs. Olson and Weltzen were
taken to their homes in 1t. The cal
was driven by Mr.. Youmans, who
lives out a few miles on the former
Jake Haas farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Will Sell Residence at Auction.

e. E. Berg of the DEBORAH State
Bank, executor of the Mrs. Hans
Ronglien estate, will sell the fine
residence property on East Water
street at auction next Saturday, Nov.
"a. 1t is one of the fine homes of
the city, in an excellent location. The
house is modern, has hot water heat,
city water, lights, gas, bath, etc. Col.
Fred SellmaI will cry the sale. Re-
member the date next Saturday after
noon; sale starts at two o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Lost Their, Young Son.

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Holkesvik, Of
Carson, N. D.. have the sympathy OF
many friends here in the loss OF
their only child Carsten Gottfried
Eugene, who passed away Friday
Nov. 16 at their home in North Da-
kota, after a weeks illness from
diptheria. The child was born July s,
1912 in Canoe township. The re-
mains were brought here Monday
night for interment. The funeral SER
vices we're held from the home of
Miss Mary Christopher yesterday af-
ternoon. Rev. l. B. Torrison officiat-
ed and interme1t was in the Norwe-
gian cemetery. DR.. Carsten Smith, OF
Scandinavia, Wis, and Lieutenant F.
e. Biermann, of Camp Dodge, were
here for the funeral.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
s247.2O FOR RED CROSS
SALE HELD IN DEBORAH SATUR-
DAY PROVED BIG
SUCCESS.
Farmers of Glenwood, Frankville and
Washington Prairie Were the
Contributors.

The big Red Cross Auction sale
held in DEBORAH last Saturday on
Bears corner was an unqualified
success. Farmers of Glenwood
Frankyille and Washington Prairie
contributed farm produce of different
natures, wheat, oats, barley, poultry,
apples, seed corn, and farm machin-
cry. NJ IS sG
Col. Goodno cried the sale and
stuff sold at good figures. For in
stance two Brahma chickens brought
$3.50 each. Oats sold for $3.50 a
bushel and the best seed wheat at
1885. Seed corn went at $3.50 a
bushel.
Reed & Lennon, of DEBORAH donat-
ed a wagon box which brought
$3.50, and breaking pillow brought
il from the country brought $3.50.
1t certainly was dandy sale all
through and the good people who
contributed are to be congratulated
on their efforts. The total amount of
the sale was $247.2O, and the fol
lowing persons made contributions,
as near as we could get their names:
Ole A. Anderson, H. Aschem, Erick
Bake, Bake Bros, J. P. Bake, Ed.
Bake, A. Bolson, Theo. Bolson, III.
Brynsaas, Oscar Bruvold, M. c. Ber-
gan, Reed & Lennon, Nels M. Ram
sey N. E. Ramsey, p. e. Ramsey, A.
o. Ramsey, Eric Ramsey, Henry
Ruen. w. T. Symonds, Gust Styve,
Ben Styve, Erick Stevens, Oscar
Schall, N. ]. Sherpe, Fred Thomas,
L. Thompson, Ed. Ulen, Carl Wei
sing, o. E. Wigesland, Gust Wiges-
land, J. C. Estrem, o. G. Evans, K.
Kraves, Ben Geving, Nels Hovey,
John Hegg Jr. X. e. Haugen, Ole
Hillestad, Ole Hotvedt, John John
son, john Kallevang, Ole Krogsund,
Henry Knutson, P. A. Klinkenberg
o. o. Lomen, d. Morrison, Moen
Bros, Mrs. T. Nassett, G. E. Nelson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Former DecOrahians Enlist.

Three former DEBORAH boys have
recently enlisted. Fred Bailey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Bailey, formerly
of the Winneshiek hotel here, has
Joined the 23d Engineers and is now
at Camp Meade.
Claire Bloomfield, son of Harvey
Bloomfield of this city recently en-
listed at Dubuque and is now at JEFF
ferson Barracks, Mo.
Charles Boyer, son of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Boyer, of this city, has enlisted
in the engineers corps in Idaho
Charley is railroad conductor and
was home on visit short time ago
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
HOare-BOwen Nuptials.

Saturday evening at seven O'Clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Norris beautiful wedding took
place. The contracting parties were
Miss Frances Hoare and Lawrence
Bowen. Twelve of the immediate rel
atives and friends witnessed the
ceremony, and the home was effec-
lively decoratd for the occasion, in
yellow daisies, and chrysanthemums.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
a blue charmeuse gown trimmed with
gold lace and wore a small hat of
blue and bouquet of white roses.
Rev. William Pence James rector
of ST. Johns parish performed the
effective and simple Episcopal ring
service which united the two young
people in the bonds of holy mar
| rage. Following the ceremony Mrs.
Norris served delicious luncheon.
The bride has made her home in
this city for the past four years
coming from DEBORAH. She is a
graduate of the high school class of
1915, and for year has been, assis-
tant cashier at the Western Electric
Telephone company. She is charm.
ing and capable young lady and has
a large number of friends here who
wish for her much happiness. She is
the daughter of F. E. Hoare.
The bridegroom has resided here
for the past two years coming from
Oskaloosa. He has been engaged in
orchestral work at the Cecil theatre
for the past several months but has
recently accepted position as city
salesman for the Northwestern Ma
tional Insurance company, of Mime
apolis
The bridal party accompanied the
newly married couple to the evening
passenger, where they boarded the
train for Oskaloosa and Des Moines.
They will be absent from the city for
several days and on return will make
their home here.
| !, Miss nellie Jewell of DEBORAH and
Emmett Hoare brother of the bride
were out of town guests.-Mason
City Globe azette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Sailor Boys Here.

Hubert Opsahl and Rag1vold ia
cobson, two Of Uncle Sans sailors
are here on a short visit to relatives
and friends. Hubert arrived Satur-
day and Mr.. Jacobson Monday. The
former came from the Great Lakes
Naval Station at Chicago. On his re-
turn to Chicago he expects to go to
Harvard to study for the radio ser
vice. He is a bright young fellow AID
will make good in Uncle Sans SER
vice. ~ "a os a
Mr.. Jacobson is seasoned sailor
as he has been in the service for sew
eral years. He is with the U. s s.
Vermont, and came here from New
York on a short visit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
n. X. CROFT Il son, WELL
KNOWN HARDWARE MEN
SELLING OUT.
Big Double Page Ad in This Ess nc
Tells the Story.

This week we announce the going
out of business of one of Tecorah's
we'll known business firms, N. r.
Croft & Son, the hardware men. Mr..
Croft has been in business here since
1887, starting first in building
where the Central Block Grocery
now stands.
We regret very much 20 chronicle
this news as MrSGroff has been one
of Decorah's foremost business men,
AID hac operated one Of the finest
and l1tsi complete hardware stores
in Iowa. His stock has always been
large snd everything first class
hardware store carries can be found
in the stock of N. R. Grcf: & Son.
Mr.. Croft states in his advertise
ment that he has been in business
here 81 years, and has decided to
sell out, for other interests which
will be taken up as soon as the stock
is aold.
IL ill be great opportunity for
har.l 4 are and harness purchasers for
miles around to attend this sale,
which opens Monday, Nov. 26. Note
the specials advertised FOR Saturday,
Dec. 1. The big store will be fun of
bargains, and it will he rare op-
portunitS for all to get high class
goods at a small price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Christian Science Services.

Freeman building, I'd floor, July
20, 1917.
Sunday 10:45 A. M. Subject
"Soul and Body"
Wednesday evening TestimoEie'
Meetings 8 O'Clock p. NJ.
Sunday School, IL o'clock.
Free Reading Room opened fl
2 to p. M. daily except Sunday.
A circulating library of all Mi
Eddy's works are also kept at the
reading room.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the church services and visit
the reading room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Married at Cresco.

The marriage of Mr.. j. Walter
Mott and Miss Agnes Moen will be
solem1ized this evening at 6 o'clock
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Maggie Moen. Rev. Norman
will read the marriage ceremony in
the presence of immediate relatives.
The newlyweds will leave on we'd
ding trip to New Orleans. These
popular young people have host of
friends who wish them long AID
happy welded life.-Cresco Times.
The groom is son of Mrs. Bertha
Mott, of DEBORAH, and for several
years past has been managing the
dry goods store of Mott & Co. at
Creseo. He is fine young fellow and
has hundreds of friends here, and
all. join with us in extending con
gratulations and best wishes. The
grooms mother and sister, Miss Don
tie were in. attendance at the we'd
ding. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
No Round Squares Here.

No corners, no curves, always
straight.
Miss Fortune-What is in that
package?
Mrs. Luck-Flannel shirt for Mr..
Luck.
Miss Fortune-How did you hap
pen to buy it?
Mrs. Luck-The discount I saved
on a hat at Graham's hat sale just
paid for it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
win Solicit for Gold and Silver.

Next Friday group of young la
dies of DEBORAH will go about the city
soliciting old gold and silver arti-
cles that are of no use to the owners.
The proceeds will go for the benefit
of the army and Navy Y. M. c. A.
Look up any old article of gold or
silver about the house and have II
ready for the solicitors when they
call. No doubt an immense amount
can be collected this way, which will
do a.world of good for our boys in
the army. Remember they will call
next Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
j. Holland Buys Another Milk Route

j. Holland Buys Another Milk Route.
Joseph Holland bought out the A,
Ingvaldson milk route Monday and
will now have two wagons il the
field. Mr.. Hollands business has in
creased wonderfully the past year
and he has been giving his patrons
the best of satisfaction. He has 81
COWS on his dairy farm now, which
illustrates that he is doing big vol
ume of business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Cutting High Living Cost.

John c. Hexom & Son have gro
Gerry ad in this issue listing lot OF
prices on which they are saving mo-
ney for their customers. They have
gone on the cash and carry system,
and as a result have cut their prices
down on every item in their grocery
department and are saving their Gus
toners lots of money. L.'ok up their
ad apd note the money saving pri-
|ces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Married Monday.

rs Monday at the offices of Justice H.
f.. BarthelI, Mr.. Chas. w. Brandon,
of Kansas City, was united in mar
,riage to Miss Fannie Mcmillan, of
Monona. They were attended by Mr..
Martin and Miss Sarah Easily, OF
Glenwood twp. They will make their
home in Kansas City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
More Red Cross Donations.

Since our last issue the Clay Hill
ladies, through Mrs. John Rosa do.
mated $40; Bertha Hegg, of this city,
through the endless chain work con-
tributed 1925, and the Little Girls
Unit, selling Chinese bulbs, sent in
the fine sum of SIS to Treasurer Ben
Bear, all of which was most thank
fully received.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Closing Out

Discount on Edison photographs
and records at Parman's drug and
jewelry store. Why pay list price
when you can buy them at reduc-
ton? Largest stock of records IN De-
oorab To select from. Adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

This afternoon at / o'clock Miss
Leona Budahl become the bride of
John Anderson. Both residents Of
Hesper township. The groom is a
son of Mr.. A. C. Anderson and the
bride a daughter of Martin Budahl.
Justice H. F. Barthell performed the
ceremony.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Read Them All.

In this issue of Public Opinion cur
readers will find seven different an
nouncements from Graham's store.
Just look them up. Each one has a
message for you from Manager Barn
hart, that will mean a saving of a
good many dollars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Equity shipments.

The Equity shipped ont ten cars
of stock Saturday night, 2 cars of
hogs and OF cattle. During the
week previous they shipped out eight
cars of stock. Saturday they had In
the neighborhood of $50 hogs in the
yards,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Here From Camp Dodge.

The following young men have
been here from Camp Dodge for a
short visit at the parental homes.
Messrs. Martin Williams, d. C. Ames,
q Carl Danielson, Tony Moe, Steven
Bolson, Carl Buer and Helga Winter
thun, They returned yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Got Contract at Elgin.

o. l.. Hamre, the painter, secured
another nice contract of painting at
Elgin last week, and his crew of men
went down Monday to do the work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
Thanksgiving Food Sale.

The Congregational ladies will hold
a Thanksgiving sale of food and fan
cy articles, aprons, etc. at the Decor
all Furniture Store, Saturday, Nov.
"a. Adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
building FranIkvilIe Bank.

John Riggs, the brick mason, went
to Frankville yesterday to begin
work on the building of the new
bank in that place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21
we StiII

have left lot of mems suits at OLE
prices, $40, $12, $14, and sis. s
Larsen. f'-s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

Our want column will reat your
house for you. Try 1t. u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-11-21

The Springwater Mill
is ready for business. Bring il your
wheat and feed.
47-2pd. o. HI. Olson & Son.