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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
ing at the Peterson ranch.

ing at the Peterson ranch.
A birthday party was given to Willie
Martin Monday evening in honor of
his setond birthday. Most of the
school children were present and en-
joyed themselves very much. A de-
licious luncheon was served and all
departed for home. We all wish vii.
lie many more such happy birthdays.
Mrs. H. G. Rhoades visited Mrs. ].
M. Bowers Tuesday afternoon.
, Our teacher. Miss Della Trapp who
has just completed a successful eight
months term Of school departed fol
Newport Tuesday evening where she
will attend the Institute.
: Mrs. A. Peterson visited Mrs
,Rhoades Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. d. A. Emerson and daughter
Mrs. J. c. Huntsucker and baby, are
visiting at the Peterson ranch at thii
writing.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
ENTERTAIN BOYS
WEDNESDAY EVENING

The Sewing Circle entertained at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. Frederick
in this city. Wednesday evening, in
honor OF Erling Brauti and Henry
Campbell. who departed the following
morning for Fort Mcdowell. The
evening was spent in music and games
and good eats.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
TWO LEAVE FOR
FORT MCDOWELL

Erling Brauti and Henry Campbell,
both OF this city, departed yesterday
morning for Fort Mcdowell, California.
These two are Lincoln county's quota
OF 240 drafted in Oregon. It is ex.
pected that these two will go in the
heavy artillery corps. as previous con.
tingents from here have always been
sent TO Camp Lewis.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
Newport, Oregon.

Dear SIR
Mr.. b. NJ. Armitage OF your City ask
that ! write you few lines as to his
former standing before the people OF
this County before he became a resi-.
dent OF Lincoln County and this / take
pleasure In doing.
The good old axiom Is still true
that mans reputation Is best known
by those who live longest and nearest
to him. What a mans neighbors 81,
.of him should 90 far in his behalf.
! can say that In this County b. NJ.
Armitage stood four square to the
world as a man OF integrity ana ener.
getic character. and by his party wa,
counted as q we'll tried and loyal Re
publican. He will carry the Old Flag
where all can see II and defend Il 10
the end. Very truly yours.
Blnaer Herman
II will be my chief desire to make
such records the rest OF my days in
Lincoln County. II am the choice
OF the people for your next Sheriff Of
Lincoln County I will serve the peo-
pie to the BEST Of my ABILITY.
Very truly,
q. N. ArmItase.
paid Adv.)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
]. H. SUGG'S BROTHER
DIES AT VANCOUVER

Merchant ]. II. Sugg received word
Monday Of the sudden death OF his
brother, Elmer Sugg, at Vancouver,
Wash. The latter who was an attor.
ney has been in poor health for more
than two years, but his death came
very Unexpectedly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
UPPER BEAVER

II. G. Rhoades and G. Z. Lewis
were trading in Newport and Yaquina
Thursday.
Virgle and Floyd Rhoades spent
Saturday evening at the Peterson
ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Parks and littl /,
son, Alta, called at the Lewis home
Sunday.
Misses Della Trapp and Jessie Van.
Gil spent Sunday afternoon and even.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03
MILL CATCHES FIRE

The roof of the Yaquina Bay Ry. C
Lumber Cos. mill in this city caught
fire just before the noon hour yester.
day. The fire whistle was footed q
few times, but the mill crew with a
line Of hose had the fire out before the
fire company arrived. The damage
was confined to a hole burned in the
roof.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-05-03

MSS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Your Dollars, Half Dollars and Quar-
terS

He who is able to give but little
will be serving humanity just as
faithfully as he who gives much to
the United War Work Fund of $170.-
600, 900 which America must raise
before next Sunday night. There
are many people in Winneshiek
county who were not able to sub
scribe for Liberty Bonds who can
spare small sums for the War Work
Fund. May be your part may be the
widows mite. Don't let that stop
you. You have just as much right
to be proud of doing your level best
as he who is able to give more. Don't
be ashamed of little sums, but give
more if you can.
Remember, the polls will be open
next Sunday, Nov. 18th. Take you.
subscription there. If you can't pay
it all at once you can make it in
three payments, the last one in the
spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Attention Farmers.

The Winneshiek Co. Union of the
American Society OF Equity Will hold
it's quarterly meeting at the court
house on Saturday, Nov. % for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
state convention and to- transact
such other business as may come be-
fore this meeting. All members are
invited to attend. A number Of good
speakers will be there to address the
meeting, while the delegates are re-
quested to be present at 10 a. m.
that all business transactions may
be finished by noon. Each local is
entitled to one delegate at large and
enc for every IS members and major
fraction thereof.
Signed,
P. E. RAMSEY, Sec.
46-2w.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Death Of Mrs. Joseph Walton.

Mrs. Joseph Walton, beloved
mother of Mrs Clarence Christen, CT
DEBORAH, passed away at her home in
Cresco last Saturday, having been in
failing health for some time.
Harriet Holland was born in Wal
pole, Norfolk, England, Dec. z, 1898.
On Sept. 5, 1851, she was united in
marriage to Joseph Walton, who pre-
coded her in death. Six children
were born to the union, four OF
whom survive. They are James, OF
Minneapolis; John, OF Cresco; Mrs.
Nellie Hanson, Cresoo and Mrs.
Clarence Christen of DEBORAH. The
deceased children were Charles and
Mary who died some years ago. The
deceased was woman of fine char
acter, a good friend and neighbor'
and everyone who ever knew her
held her in the highest regard.
The funeral services were held at
the Episcopal church in Cresco Tues
day afternoon, and were conducted
by the Rev. William Whittle, OF
Fairbault, Mimi. Interment was In
Oak Lawn cemetery at Cresco
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Il. S. DALE DEAD.
Decorah's City Clerk Passed Away
Sunday, After Lingering Illness.

Sunday morning at 2:15 o'clock,
death claimed another of Decorah's
well known citizens, Mr.. l.. S. Dale,
who passed away at his home on the
West Side, after being in i'll health
for several months, death being due
to cancer of the stomach.
The deceased was born at Lodi,
Wis. July 81, 1858, and he spent his
early boyhood in that state. He was
educated at Luther college in De-
corah where he was a student for
four years.
On July 10, 1884, he was married
to Jennie Helen Johnson at Sprin;
Prairie, Wis. Seven children were
born to the union, two of whom
Ingeborg and Dorothy passed away
some years ago. The surviving chill
dren are Herman, DEBORAH; Christen,
Somewhere in France; Anne, Agnes
and Louise, DEBORAH, who with the
bereaved wife have the sympathy OF
host of friends in the loss of this
good husband and father. He is also
survived by a brother John of Dan
yers, Mimi and one sister, Mrs. G..
F. Van Dusen, of Rabey, Mimi.
Before coming to DEBORAH Mr..
Dale was for fourteen years a travel
ing representative of Farwell, Or
man, Kirk & Co. OF ST. Paul and
made his home during that time in
Minneapolis. In 1904 the family
moved to DEBORAH, Mr.. Dale becout-
ing manager of the Lutheran Pub
fishing House, a position which he
held until the fall of 1914. During
the last year and a half he has held
the position of City Clerk of De-
corah, and was a very efficient and
obliging official.
The deceased was a man who al
ways took a great interest in church
affairs. He was also president Of
the Norske Selskab for several
terms and was vice president and
secretary of the Symra Society
and one of its charter members.
Mr.. Dale was a man of high charac-
ter. He was possessed of a sunny
disposition and his friends here
were numbered by his acquaintance,
and all are grieved to hear OF his
death. He will be missed, not only
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
DeaCn on Issss. ss4sss.s x.--s~s

DeaIn OI IshsS. 4Faszv.su--a.sa
Mrs. Elias t. Reed passed away at
the family home on West Main street
last Wednesday afternoon, after
long illness, death being due to can
Ger.
Julia E. Glimps was born in Hesper
township, on April 10, 1859, and
was the eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Glimps. She had lived
all her life in this vicinity. She at
tended Breckenridge Institute. four
terms, and afterwards taught school
in the country for several terms.
Afterwards she became clerk in the
dry goods store of the late liver Lar
sen, working there several years,
and after that she clerked for about
two years in the store of Geo. Allen
at Castalia.
On July 8, 1890, she was united
in marriage to Elias T. Reed and to
this union, one son Harold G.. was
born, who passed away Feb. 1, 1915.
She is survived by the bereaved hus-
band, mother and two sisters, Mrs.
L. V. harrington, of DEBORAH and
Mrs. G. d. Stewart, of Portland, Ore
gon, besides host of friends to
mourn her loss.
Mrs. Reed was an active worker
in the church of her choice, endear-
ing herself to all by her kind and
sunny disposition and beautiful
christian character.
She was also an active and untir-
ing worker in the Rebekah lodge
for many years, and was secretary
CT the Current Events Club for some
time before her illness hocame so
severe that she was Obliged to give
UP all work. She bore her terrible
suffering with the same Christian
fortitude and patience that was so
characteristic all through her life, at
all times saying Gods will be done"
Hers was a beautiful chara Ger and
her death brings sorrow to a multi
tude of friends here who knew and
loved her for her many woIaanly
graces and virtues.
The funeral services were held
Friday from the Congregational
church. Rev. NJ. Willett officiated
and interment was in Phelps cetne-
terry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
New Hampton Here Friday.

One of the big football games Of
the season will be played here next
Friday when the New Hampton high
school team comes to DEBORAH for
game with the DEBORAH high. The
game will be played at the far
grounds and will be one of the best
ever witnessed here. DEBORAH has
not lost game this season and are
not figuring on losing next Friday 5
game either. Don't miss it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Red Cross Work Week Nov. ~.

Hiahlandville Unit, Mrs. c. N.
Nelson, chain $100; Mrs. Haas for
yarn, $500; Fred Tillotson, Nov.
donation $1.00; Miss Theo. Kittlesol
unit, chain $1.00; Miss Olga Bruins
void unit, chain $500; Rev: Seehus,
donation. $500, two bets won by
himself that the war would end
by Thanksgiving.
Miss Bessie Beard unit of DEBORAH,
sent IL fine children's quilts for
Belgian relief, acknowledgement OF
which is herewith made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13

by the members of the family, but
ty hundreds of. true friends who
liked him for his true worth, loyal
friend and good neighbor.
The funeral services will be held
this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o.
clock from the home and $50 from
the Norwegian church. Rev. l. B..
Torrison and Prof. C. X. Preus will
officiate. Interment will be in the
Norwegian cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
WOUNDED AT ROUQUENCoURT,
FRANCE.
It Was at Above Place That Anton
Bernatz Lost His Life i'm France.

The following letter has been re-
ceived by VIM. Bernatz of this city,
conveying to him the first facts of
the place in France, where his son
Anton was killed On May q, 1913.
1t is from the Captain of the COM
pany of which Anton was member.
He was the first DEBORAH boy to lose
his life in the world war just ended.
I'd" Company I'd M. G. Bn.
France, Sept. II, 1913.
Mr.. VIM. Bernatz
DEBORAH, Iowa, U. S. A.
Dear Sir:-It is my sad duty to
tell you that your son Anton Bernatz
was MORALLY wounded at Roquen-
court, France. on May 81, by shell
fragment. He was at his post OF
duty, l am sorry that regulations
forbid my giving you the full par
ticulars, even though our brave al.
lies have driven the enemy far away
from that place now. Your son was
one of my best soldiers and his com
RAIDS and his company feel his loss
very much. The Graves Registration
Bureau can tell you where he is
buried. He had no personal effects
on him at the time of his death.
JOHN P. PRYOR,
Capt. Infy. U. S. A. Company Com
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Congregational Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning,
1.-THE United War Work" and in the
evening a Victory Praise Service by
the congregational quartette, solos
and chorus of children with a short
address when Victory is Sweet"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many kind
friends and neighbors for their as
sistance, sympathy and floral offer
ings during the long suffering OF our
beloved wife and daughter.
e. T. Reed
pd Mrs. Caroline Glimps
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
DIED IN FRANCE
Mory Lloyd Delaney, of FreepOrt,
Died of Pneumonia Oct. 10.
Went to- Camp Dodge May This Year
and to France i'm August.

Mory Lloyd Delaney, son of Mrs.
p. c. Delaney, of Freeport, passed
away on Oct. 10, somewhere in
France, death being due to pneu-
monia. Mory was born in Freeport
May 80, 1894, and received his edu-
cation in the Freeport school and at
Valder's Business College in DEBORAH.
For several years he worked as 4
lineman in Iowa and the Dakotas,
and for year previous to entering
the army was rural mail carrier
on route out of DEBORAH.
He was member of the Lutheran
church Of this city. In lodge circles
he was member Of the Brotherhood
of American Yeoman. Memorial
services for him and other soldiers
were held Sunday, Nov 10, at the
Lutheran church in DEBORAH, Rev.
Glesne, officiating
His father passed away four years
Iago, Oct. 16, and one sister died in
infancy. He leaves to mourn his
loss one sister, Mrs. Harold Dinger,
and three brothers. Chester, James,
and Roger, and his bereaved mother.
In letter written SEPT. % he
stated that he was in the best = of
health, that he was living in 4
house with some French people, feel
ing at home with them, but planning
On the time that he could return To
his own home. In another later
letter he said: Take good care OF
mother, want to see her come
through this war good until I get
home"
Mory was an exceptionally fine
young man and his death brings sor-
row to many friends here.
The following letter was received
by his mother from, the Captain of
Mory's company and speaks for it
self:
Co. A. 937 NJ. G. Bn.
A. e. +. A. P. o. ,795
Oct. IL, 1918.
My Dear Mrs. Delaney:
1t grieves me deeply to have TO
write you of the death of your son
Mory who had been i'll with Spanish
Influenza for some eight or ten
days, and which sickness is very
prevalent among our troops and the
inhabitants over here. He COM
planned of his illness only after
realizing that the infirmary was the
place for him whereupon he was re-
lieved from all duties and given the
best of care Up to this time his
health was splendid and he was do
ing his work in fine shape until
taken with the sickness. He fought
! it to the last as brayely as any human
could, but as been the case with
many other strong men he passed
away quietly
1t will surely console you Mrs.
Delaney to know what fine soldier
Mory was in every way, always hap
ipy and the kind of man whom
everyone loves and he most certainly
had friend in every officer and man
of my company.
can only sympathize with his
mother and express my deepest feel
ings of regret, but we may be sure
to find him some day amongst those
who died in the greatest cause o.
all history and whose names shall
never be forgotten.
I am sincerely yours,
Capt. SlGNOR j. SEWERS.
l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
An Old Resident.

Tommy, four, was taking his visiting
aunt for walk. She was little du-
bious as to where Tommy was lead
ing her, so finally she questioned
'aTommy, are you sure you know where
you are going?" Tommy replied,
scornfully: do you think I've lived
four years in this city and don't know
my way about yet?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Pig Club Members.

The following members of the
Winneshiek County Pig Club were
omitted last week: Frankville Twp.
Gene Williams and Geo. Hill. Hesper
Twp. Henry Smalley.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Red Cross Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Win
neshiek County Chapter of the Am
erican Red Cross will be held in the
court room of court house in DEBORAH
Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 2 o'clock
p. m. All members are requested to
be present.
]. A. NELSON, Sec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Bring Nuts and Shells for Gas Mask

Bring Nuts and Shells for Gas Masks.
Every soldier, every stretcher bear
er, every ambulance driver, every
Red Cross nurse, in fact, every per-
son in the war zone must have gas
mask protection, and here is the
chance for American fathers, mo-
theirs, and their sons and daughters
to cooperate. Bring what you can to
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Our stock Of sheep Lined

coats is big. The fact is, you can
save from $500 to $1,000 on any of
these coats if you come to Bears
and buy it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
M. II. Church.

Subject Sunday morning 10.30,
"Ministering to the Worlds Needs. ;
Topic for Sunday night 1880 SHOW
'Thyself Man." All cordially invited.
A. R GRANT, Pastor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Hours at the City clerks ONCE.

Hours at the City clerk 5 OihCe'
On account of the death OF City
Clerk l.. S. Dale, the office win be
cpen afternoons only, until further
notice, at which time water bills,
etc. can be paid.
46-2w. Il. j. HOOK, Mayor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13

Don't miss our sale. We have
never given such values for the
money. All fancy feathers, ribbons
and untrinmedshapes at one-half
price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13

Don't miss our sale. We have
never given such values for the
money. All fancy feathers, ribbons
and untrimmedshapes at one-half
price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
WIN Lecture ON World War.

DR.. Frank Cole, of Davenport, as
announced last week, will deliver
khis great lecture upon the world war
.Et the Congregational church in De-
corah next Friday evening, Nov. Is!
|EIe is pastor of st. Johns Methodist
church at Davenport, and recently
toured France and the war swept
countries of Europe and has a great
message to deliver. The lecture will
be free, so remember Friday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
Pleased Mr.. Bear Very Much,

4 Pleased Mr.. Bear very MUCH.
The Ben Bear Co. Cf this city re-
ceived the following letter from
NJ. E. Smith, of Bismark, N. d.
Gentlemen: The overcoat received
and see you have not forgotten ny
'fit yet. Couldn't have been any bet
ter had l been right at your store
land as. to the price, you are $50
under our prices here on same coat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13

Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13


FRANCE
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13

HOLLAND MILLINERY
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01

The Boston Store Glove Department Is Now Showing An Unusual Line of Silk and Kid Gloves Note These Silk clasp, black and white all soc. < GIoves-one n a a quality
  and cuffa andw lite W al
  
 floor,
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01
Pretty Georgette Blouses for Spring Volue $500, at S1.98
Unusually Attractive
 Crepe de Chine Blouses, S2.90

Yes, and it's our regular line sel some colors, flesh and white all new styles.
 better see them today.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01

Whether for Street, Afternoon or Motor Wear The Dress Answers

and from the very tarty tailored frock to those ex quisite silk and beaded affairs style rules We've hundreds-just hundreds of them! There are crepe de chines fancy plads beaded georgetes wool en Jerseys, serges, poiret twls tcotnes, yes, and the foulards, chiffon taffetas failles heavy sans many others.
 Can you imagine these ill the dozen and our coors and tones, combinations and styles of the season? - haven't seen so many-so pretty-so small priced dresses anywhere, as are here!'' Is the remark made by woman yesterday, whose clever clothes the result of judcious buying and the object of no end of admiration. She gayly praised our new models. The dyO-wear department the mezzanine floor in new building. Just few steps from the main floor
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-02
ehspplns PsrssnaIIy Conducted.

The American soldier in France ID
= good fighting man. But when he
faces thu French shopkeeper-that
auick,tonsusd. 'sharp-syed little WON.
m who keeps the TIL % full a. she
can while hsr husband fights. no Is
slaa enough to have an American
woman besids him. 30 the Red Cross
women vt the lins-ofccmmunioation
caatssns have : new JOB. Thsy tata
u keZt spt lAaeias,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-02
NO APOLOGIES NECESSARY
Tho Salesman Offering Liberty Bonds
Has the Best Line In the World.

When you start out to sell Liberty
Bonds, you will get an intimate view
of human nature. You may u across
a woman who will stint her table to
buy a bond. or one who IL too poor
because she has Just invested in a dog,
cut according to the latest fashion,,
You will find a lot Of kids that have
cheerfully given up candy and other
knic ',nacks to buy thrift stamps. And
you will And big men who will spend
the price Of a bond in an evening, too
strapped to support their Government.
You will meet with p%oliteness and
with rudeness, with frankness and
with evasion. Some few will even buy
more buys than they should; but most
people will show a degree Of caution
that Ii out Of keeping with the crisis
we are facing.
But remember that, In selling these
bonds, you have to apologize to no.
body; while whoever fails to respond
generously to your appeal owes you an
apology. /.