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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12

the news of the death OF this
noble young man east a shadow
of profound sorrow over the entire
city. .
Anton William Bdnatz was
horn February G, 1898, in Decorah,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Be natz, the father being a men,
ber OF the firm Of Bernatz Bros.
millers. Anton grew to young
manhood heie, and attended the
Decorah high school for three
years, and also attended Valder's
Business College for one tenn. In
Jaunary 1917 he went to Chicago
where he took q position in the
Public Service Co., in which his
uncle Cha!l les Langhars is associa-
ted, remaining with this company
until the last Of March, when he
heard his country's call for men
and he enlisted in the Regulars
and was sent to Jeffe,son Barracks.
Missouri. From tlere he was tran
sferred to Douglas, Arizona, and in
the latter part Of June 1917, was
sent to France, and saw service
ova,seas for the past year.
Anton was high type. thorough
American boy and possessed of a
noble, clean character that will
always be a benediction to his
bereaved and sor:owing parents.
He gave all that any man could
give--his life. and his memory will
be cherished and honored as long
as the nation lasts he so gallantly
fought to defend. He was boy
who honored his Parents, was al
ways upright, honorable and just.
Although thousands of miles away
from home, he never forgot his
home ties and sent chd,ry letters
to his parents at every opportunity
he had The parents of this fine
young man have the deepest and
most sincere sympathy of every
body in this community in their
loss of this son who was so near
and dear to them, and they have
also the satisfaction of knowing
that he proved himself gallant
and true son, not only to them but
to his country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
ANTON BERNATz DIED
IN FRANCE MAY II
First Decorah Soldier to Give Up
His Life i'm This Terrible War
Across the Seas
WOUNDED IN ACTION
DIED FROM THE EFFECTS
Telegram Received by His Parents
Here From Washington on
Friday Evening

The world war was brought much
nearer home last Friday evenin g
June 7, when telegram was re-
ceived by William Bernatz from
Washington, stating that Anton
Berna.z of the Machine Gun Bat
tallion died May 27, 1918, from
wounds received in action"
This is the first overseas Sasu-
attic among the Decorah and Win
neshiek county boys who are over
there b,avely fighting for their
country. That the American SOL
diels were in the thick oe the fight
was known for sevt Il weeks, and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
THE U. s. BOYS
WORKING RESERVE
Farmers Iii crested in Engaging
Boys for Local Farm Labor
Apply to Supt. f. NJ.
Fleming, DecOrah
BOYS DAILY MAKING
PLANS TO ENTER WORK
Necessity of Their Making I'M
mediate Arrangements for Help
il it is Desired

The attention of interested far
mers is called to the necessity Of
their making immediate arrange
ments for help if it is desired
from the Boys Working Reserve.
Boys are daily making their plans
to enter work and as the supply
is very limited and will continue
to decrease as time goes on, it Is
highly desirable that these boys
be engaged 've:y soon if their help
is to be available for local farm
labor. Farmers who are still in
terested in engaging boys should
make their application to Supt. E.
NJ. Fleming up to June oath.
After that date the placing of
those boys who remain unemployed
will rest in the hands Of the County
Agent Applications after the
above date should be made to the
latter Phone 1S1 or Black 259.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
COUNTY CONNEN-
TI0N


A convention of the Republican
idelegates and party precinct COM
mitteemen elected at the Primary
Election June 8, 1918, will be held
at the large court room at the
court house in Decorah, Iowa,
Saturday, June 20, 1918, foc the
purpose Of choosing seventeen dele
gates to the state convention to be
held in Des Moines some time
during July 1918, and for the
transaction of such other business
as may properly come before the
convention.
All delegates and precinct COM
mitteemen who have received no.
tice Of their election from the coun-
ty Auditor will please be present.
Convention will be called to order
i at eleven o'clock a. m. as proVid-
ed by law. Immediately after The
close of the convention the party
precinct committeeman will meet
to organize, by electing a chairman
secretary and treasurer of the
Republican County GENITAL Com
mittee. A full attendance is de-
sired.
E. j. HOOK, Chairman,
]. A. NELSON, Secretary
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
Hnnouncement
TO THE PUBLIC:


matter of knowledge that Tor humOer VI sS
making newspaper
bounds with the result that
forced of business ihe
papers probably been hit harder than any ohe
the cost of paper mater
general increase In SUB
scripton advertising county have
sincere attempt to prevent raise
advertising which becomes
inevitable the of and
supplies which longer postpone we
following announcements
L. the under
newspapers $500 and this rae Will be
strictly exception Subscribers Will
be privilege advance as
$50 time previous to July but on
after subscriber will charged $500
advertising will also be in effect
Display will be inch and local
readers subscribers and
these advances cheeuy and
willingly, necessities of the situation.
DEBORAH PUBLIC OPINION, H. j. Green
DEBORAH JOURNAL, Biermann.
DEBORAH REPUBLICAN, e. C. Bailey.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
SERGT. JOHNSON
WRITES HIS FRIENDS
Madison Township Boy Writes Us
q General Letter For His
Friends in Winneshiek
County
BELONGS TO THE
FIGHTING 9TH
Says He Knows They are Fighters
As They Had a Hot One With
the Germans the Night Be-
fore He Wrote.

To the Public Opinion
Decorah, Iowa.
From a Madison Township Soldier.
Somewhere in France,
April 26, 1918.
Deag. Friends Of Winneshiek Co.:
l will let you know some more
of my soldiers life. left SYRIA
cuse New York, with the 9th U. S.
Inf. for England and got on the
boat, the 18th day of Sept. 1917.
Were a couple of days on the water
and landed in Halifax, Canada. I
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12

SERGT. CLARENCE JOHNSON.
suppose you have all read about
that city being blown UP some
time later. Well we were about Is
days On water, about days in the
danger zone, but we did not. mind
it for we had lots of sports and
good time on our way across, and
finally landed in England. There
sure are some nice cities in Eng
land and We had lots of fun, OF
course ] had little money, for
a week before | left Syacuse / was
presented with 500 from my father
and it sure came in handy, for we
did not ge: paid FOR a couple Of
months, so we did not stay long
in England, and went across the
English Channel which was the
roughe5t trip OF the whole journey,
and got into Nance in big city,
l would like to give the names of
of the cities that We landed in
but think that this letter might
not pass the censor, so the names
of lots of places will not be men
toned We got on some train
that sure did look funny to US, for
they were so small, but anyhow,
they could go fast enough, but
they stopped by every little stop.
] We travelled for a couple Of days
and got off and made a long hike
to ou. camp. We sure were all in.
II stayed there for few weeks and
got some of the new French drill,
and then my 8 Platoon was sent
away about so miles to wood
camp close to big city. We
used to go to the city every week
and take in the movies, We could
not understand the reading part.
but enjoyed the pictures just the
same. We seen Charley Chaplin
few times and also VIM. Hart.
We stayed in the woods for about
2 months, and l month in the city
working on the freight depot, there
were As men Of US and We used
to have some times. l used to go
out hunting wild boar and fox.
There is little wild game over here,
but not like back in the north
woods of the States. We were
then ordered back to our company
and had lots of drill ahead of us,
which We did for about more
months, and so one day the 9th
Infantry was ordered to the
trenches and have had lots of hot
times. One week from this date
we were attacked by the Germans.
1T was in the night time and lasted
till early morning. / said to the
One above that if my time has to
come, / was willing to die for my
country, but l sure was lucky
boy that night, folc the big shells
and bullets sure were flying like
bees around me. We had small
Continued on last page.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12

Mr.. o. l.. Nelson and family
arrived in Decorah yesterday for a
visit with his sister, Mrs. Gus
Hanson and other relatives and
friends. Mr.. Nelson is one of the
prominent citizens of Vienna, S. d..
and has a large number of friends
in this county who will be glad to
see him. They came overland in
their car and were accompanied by
NJ. and Mrs. julius Brekke and
family of the same town, who will
visit relatives and friends here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12

work mere:
June 10, 1918. 4
Mrs. E. j. Curtin,
Winneshiek County Chapter,
American Red Cross,
Decorah, Iowa.
My Dear Mrs. Curtin:
know you will be pleased to
learn that your standing on Hospi-
tai Supplies and Garments for the
month of May, places you Chapter
in the Star Glass 80 far as this
Branch OF the work is concerned.
This means that 80 per cent of the
hospital supplies and garments f:om
your Chapter which we inspected
during May were rated as "a.
You will remain on the Stac
Chapter list during the month of
June. Your retention of this honor
after July 1st will depend upon
the quality of the hospital supplies
and garments from you, inspected
by us during this month, and so
on for each succeeding month.
Coagratulating you on the good
work your Chapter is doing, re-
main,
Very truly yours,
BUREAU OF WOMEN'S WORK
! By Carolyn NJ. Ely,
Supt. Hospital Supplies and Gar
ments.
Don't put off getting a business
education until it is too late. Send
fd, Mankato Commercial College
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
OUR CHAPTER IN STAR CLASS.
Winneshiek Red Cross Branch Gets
An Honor Worth Having.

The following lette: to Mrs. E. J..
Curtin from Chicago Central Divis-
ion Headquarters will be read with
a great degree of satisfaction by
all ouc people, and shows we are
right UP to the front in Red Gross
work here:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
Very truly yours,

Don't put off getting a business
education until it is too late. Send
fd. Mankato Commercial College
catalogue, Mankato, Minn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-06-12
WinneshielS County Boys Registered
Last Wednesday at the Court
House
ABOUT 1900
OVER THE STATE
Many Enlistments Here and Other
Places Cut the Number of
RegiSrants Down

June 8, 1917, and on or before
the 8 day of June 1918, were
registered at the court house in
Decorah last Wednesday and ia
registered. There would have been
quite few more, only great many
have enlisted, which cut the regis
tration down. While we haven't
seen an exact list of the number
registered in the state, it is esti-
mated between 1900 and 10000.
Following are the Winneshiek
county boys who registered Wednes-
day, and their serial number. The
names are placed in alphabetical
order The first one to register
was Alfred Theo. Anderson, Decorah.
The serial number will be found
opposite each name.
19 ole H. Albertson, Ridgeway.
Iowa, r. /.
39 Amund Amundson, Locust, Ia.
r. /.
121 Oscar Anderson, Waukon, Ia.
l Alfred Theo. Anderson, De-
corah, la.
~ Henry J. Armstrong, Ridge
way, Ia.
2S Charles Baburek, Conover, Ia.
54 Alfred Spencer Bakken, Ridge
way, Ia
SO John Barth, Prosper, MINI.
R. l.
13S Dale E. Benson, Harmony,
MINI. r. 2.
81 Theodore F. Berg, Decorah,
Ia, r. 6.
103 Carl Blumhagen, Castalia, Ia.
166 William Joseph Bohr, Ossian,
Ia.
"a julius A. Bolson, Decorah, Ia.
r.. 2.
81 William ]. Broghammer, Pros
per, Mimi.
IL John L. Broghammer, Decorah,
Ia. r. l.
29 Lester Bronner, Canton, MINI.
r. 2.
20 Harry Brooks, Decorah, Ia.
115 George o. Bl.unsvold, Locust,
Ia. r. l.
4S Gust Magnus Budahl, Decorah,
Ia. r. 4.
II Harvey E. Buddenberg, Cas-
talia, Ia. K. z.
81 Archie Bulgren, Ft. Atkinson,
Ia.
rs Alfred Burt, Hesper, Ia.
SO Garrett Henry Bushman, Cal
mac, Ia.
65 Sylvan Willard Christian, De.
corah, Ia.
16 Henry o. Christen, Decorah
Ia. r. 5.
116 Thomas Francis Carolan, De,
corah Ia, r. s.
85 John Patrick Casey, Decorah,
Ia r. s.
1O7 William Klink, Cresco, Ia
r. 1.
8 Odin Alender Dahle, Decorah,
Ia.
5 Milton Dalvey, Decorah, Ia.
"a Orlando Danielson, Decorah
Ia. r. 4.
112 Derwood j. Darling, Decocah
Ia.
80 Alonzo Dart, Hesper, Ia.
5S Edwin C. Dawley, Canton
10 Chester NJ. Delaney, Decorah
Ia h. 6.
1O2 James Patrick Donlon, De.
COTdu, Id II. o.
III Glen Dowd, Ossian, Ia.
142 Fritz Christian Dreier, Post
vile, Ia. R. 3.
ia Ralph b. Ellingson, Decorah
Ia. r. 4.
63 John Leo Elsbernd, Calmar
Ia. R. /.
27 Albert Calmar Erickson, De-
corah La. r. 3.
155 Paul ]. Etteldorf, Ossian, Ia.
179 Alois M. Fencl, Calmar, Ia
r., 2
IT'S Cyril R. Figge, Ossian, Ia
80 Helmer B. Forde, Decorah, Ia
R. 7.
1O6 Henry James Forde, Decorah
la. r. z.
lac Adolph J. Frana, Calmar, Ia,
r. /.
100 Edward Frerich, Calmar, Ia
67 Arthur Nj. Frye, Decorah, Ia
"a Gilbert Gabrielson, Decorah,
Ia r. 3.
1O5 Peter Gardner, Calmar, Ia
173 James Frances Gossman, De-
corah, la. r. s.
46 Charles w. GEeenly, Decorah,
Ia
149 Rupert Greenslade, Decorah
Ia r, 8.
161 Simon Grotegute, Waukon, la
r. 1.
SO Grant Melvin Hanson, Locust
Ia. r. l.
II Harold Harvey, Ossian Ia
90 Fay Clarence Ha;yey, Castalia
la.
128 Soy Haslip, Ossiaa, Ia.
1SO Leonard Hauber, Ridgeway
la.
CONTINUED on page ~
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
ADMISSION AND
 THR|F I COMBINE

Urging that all people in Arizona combine the observance of Admission Day and Thrift Day, Governor Hunt probably will issue proclamation In a few days.
 Admission Day, the anniversary Of the admission of Arizona into the union as a state, comes on February 14. By act of legislature that day IS legal holiday in this state. On the few occas- ions of it's recurrence, it has been wide ly and generally celebrated.
 This year, however. on account of the thrift campaign of the sale of war sav- ings stamps and baby bonds. 1t IS the i intention to make Admission Day more | than a mere holiday, but to turn it in-
 to a monster boost for the thrift cam paign. Plans for the day are now be- | ing prepared and will soon be made i public All of the fraternal and civic
 organizations are to be requested tC
 take a prominent part in the program | of the day.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
COUNTRY CLUB
 GULF PROGRAM

Since the rain, the golf course at the Country club is reported to be in excellent shape. One of the most in- teresting events planned for the imme- diate future is the Washington's birth day sweepstakes. There will be first, second and third prizes.
 Following is a list of the events scheduled for the month of February:
 Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 3, qualifying rounds, monthly class handicap, flag tournament.
 Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10, first round, monthly class, blind bogy competition.
 Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and r, second round monthly class against par
 Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and "A. final round, monthly class odd hole competition. Washington's birthday, February 22, Sweepstakes.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
COYOTES DEFEAT
 TEAM OF GLOBE

The Phoenix high school basketball team defeated the Globe high school team by the score of 34 to F, in a game played last night in Globe. This is the first time the Coyotes have played on foreign soil this year, and thanks to the condition the team has been in for the entire season, the venture proved vic torious.
 Today, in Miami. the Coyotes will meet the Miami high school basketball team upon the field of strife. It will be the second game between these two schools, this season. The Coyotes de- feated the Miamians. in Phoenix. sev- eral weeks ago, and a little later, the Globe team.
 Returning to Phoenix Monday, the Phoenix high team will begin training to meet the team from Prescott high school, February :, at the Y. NJ. C. A.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 MAY PICK COTTON

The high sr,ool boys will have a change Saturday as well as a day to make little extra money. Mir. Scott who lives at Seventh and Northern avenues. would like all the boys to pick cotton for him each Saturday until the crop is picked. Each boy is to furnish his lunch and cotton bag, but his car fare is paid and also MT. Scott will serve hot coffee at noon hour.
 Take the $40 o'clock car that runs between Phoenix and Stouts and re- turn on the o'clock car. he says. He gives one half of the seed weight when sold and he says a live boy should be able to pick from 30 to 50 pounds per day. At this rate the boys could make good money, incidentally helping a rancher who is interested in the wei fare of the boys.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02

he became a member of the Cresswell family and has been a great joy to the childless couple. They finally decided that the boy had everything in the world to make him happy but a sister and when the opportunity arose to adopt a small girl of good percentage, they immediately did so. Already they have learned to love the little one, who will be known as Florence Josephine Cresswell.
 T think it is a far better plan to have two children for the good one can do the other" said Mrs. Cresswell in dis cussing the adoption, which matter was heard in Judge Lyman's court.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Mir. and Mrs. George r. Gould. from BoZeman, Montana, are the guests of the Jefferson hotel while on a com bined business and pleasure trip to Phoenix. MT. Gould is a Gell known mining man in his home town.
 Charles E. Burton, another guest of the Jefferson hotel, is in Phoenix for a short time to transact business relative to his cattle interests in Ash Fork.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. w. Coller are stop ping at the Adams hotel for a few days. MT. Coker is a prominent attorney of Florence.
 Ed o. Hagan of Ray is the guest of the Adams hotel while in this city for a short visit.
 ELI. Hiatt also of Ray is a guest of the Adams during his brief stay in Phoenix
 E. s. DeGolyer, a representative from Grassville Cal, is the guest ot the Hotel Adams for a few days.
 E. R. Pirtle, a well known automobile dealer of Douglas, is the guest of tho Adams hotel during a short visit tt Phoenix.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Andrews and Mrs. c. L | Knight are visiting Phoenix together the guests of the Adams hotel. Mrs Andrews is from Little Rock, Ark
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
OBITUARIES
Dora E. Tannehill

Funeral services for Dora E. Tanne = hill, who died at the family home, lflo East Jefferson street, Wednesday, Will be held at the Colored Methodist Epis- copal church. corner Seventh and Jef- ferson streets, this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev. A. c. Caldwell will of ficiate and burial will take place in Greenwood cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY

tions by the high school orchestra, talk by Herbert Schelly, president Of the senior class of the high school, and readings by H. W. Stauffacher of the high school and c. F. Felton of the Tempe Normal. This was the program planned for a week ago and postponed owing to the inclemency of the wealth CT It will not be a stag affair, every schoolman being invited to entertain guests
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
-hile Mrs. Knight is of Forrest City

while Mrs. Knight is of Forrest City, Ark.
 Mrs. c. W. Pugsley of Tacoma, Wash. the guest of the Adams hotel is in Phoenix for a short visit.
 J. R. Douglas of Flagstaff is stop ping at the Adams hotel during brief visit to this city.
 Mrs. Charles D. Clark is making days. Mrs. Clark is the guest of the Adams hotel, and arrived from Peoria Illinois,
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
little HeIpers

A meeting of the Little Helpers will be held at the Trinity Pro- Cathedral today at 10 o'clock. A social meeting will be held until 1 o'clock for the pur- pose of boiling the trench candles. Mrs. Joseph H. Kibbey and Miss Mary Wheat will have charge of the meeting. Those in charge urge all members to be present on time.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
Mrs Pinnie Johnson.

The funeral services for Mrs. Pinnie Johnson, wife of D. L. Johnson. who died in Phoenix on January 29, will be held at the Pentecostal Mission, 13O East Monroe street, this afternoon at ? o'clock. Burial will take place in Greenwood cemetery. Friends are in Vited
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
BORN

GRIZVARD-To MT. and Mrs. P. D. Grizvard, of 1702 West Madison street Friday, February 1, a daughter.
 OTHON-Mr. and Mrs. s. G. Othon of 623 South Seventh avenue, Mon- day, January 2S, a son.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Mayor of the City of Phoenix, subject to the endorsement of the voters of the city. Primaries March 1. 1918.
 CARL H. ANDERSON (Adv) 2d
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02

THE AUCTION OF MESA LOTS
 continued Saturday on corner of the First National Bank, Mesa. 52 lots of the North Evergreen Addition will be auctioned. B. w. Getsinger, auctioneer. Adv d
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
WEATHER FORECAST
Republican A. Leased wire1

Republican A. p. Leased Wirel Arizona: Saturday and Sunday fair; not much change in temperature. COloradO Saturday and Sunday part ly cloudy; warmer Saturday except in north central portion.
 New Mexico: Saturday and Sunday fair; somewhat warmer.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
TODAY'S CALENDAR
Chicken Dinner

Circle No ? of the Central Methodist church will serve hot chicken dinner at the church social quarters today from II to ? o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
Local Weather Yesterday

Deficiency in temperature yesterday, ' degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since the first of the month. degrees. Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January 1, 24 degrees. Normal precipitation January 1 to date, 1.21 inches.
 Actual precipitation January 1 to date, 1.14 inches.
 Accumulated deficiency since Janu- ary l, .07 inch.
 ROBERT 0. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Three rooms furnished modern, with two porch screen rooms Phone 3506 Q
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02

HEALTHSEEKER wants room and board on ranch; state location and price. Box 2S32 Republican. g
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
Iskng s 1s9 Iss9t 9te2gscAe
WATER REPORT FOR FEB. i

WATER REPORT FOR FEB. 1 Elevation of water in reser-
 voir at a. m. ......... 1SS.S6 Contents, acre feet .......... S25,3S0 Gain in acre feet .. 546 Elevation of water in reser-
 voir one year ago ...... 21401 Contents, acre feet year ago. 1, ,1SS. 1902 Normal flow, NJ. l. - 42,140 Normal flow, NJ. l. same date
 in 1917 ................. 6S,OOO
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02
TINY TUT GETS
 HOME, BROTHER

Giving a little sister to the lad they took into their home two years ago, MT. and Mrs. Harry Cresswell of sos West Washington street, legally adopted a three-weeks- old baby who has been in their custody since she was aged three days.
 The adopted son, William Dwight Cresswell was just tiny infant wher
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02

Ed o. Hagan of Ray is the guest of the Adams hotel while in this city for a short visit.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02

F. s. DeGolyer, a representative from Grassville, Cal, is the guest of the Hotel Adams for a few days.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-02

E. L. Hiatt also of Ray. is a guest of the Adams during his brief stay in Phoenix.