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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Celebrated Golden Wedding.

A very happy occasion in the lives
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. elise was
celebrated at their home in this city
on Christmas Day. The event being
their Golden Wedding anneversery
The greater part of the lives of this
estimable couple has been spent in
Winneshiek County, having farmed
for many years near Burr Oak, re-
firing about ten years ago, since
which time they have made their
home in DEBORAH.
Between fifty and sixty relatives
and friends gathered at their home
and extended congratulations and
good wishes to them, and enjoyed
big spread of good things to eat.
The couple were blessed with FIVE
children all of whom were present,
Miss Alice, who is a teacher in the
state school at Crookston, Mimi;
Roy, Fred and Mrs. John Rollins, of
Burr Oak township and Mrs. Owen
Byrnes, of Strawberry Point. There
were also five grandchildren pre-
sent.
The happy couple were presented
with a beautiful Sonora talking
machine by the children and friends
gave them a purse of gold.
Mr.. and Mrs. elise are mighty
fine people and they have host
of friends here who extend congra-
tulations to them on this happy
event, and all hope they will enjoy
many returns of the day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Certainly Pays to Advertise.

The far reaching influence of adj
yertising was strikingly demonstrate
ed by the experience of Cresco firm
when Mott & Co. received
an order from Girl in Mississippi
for a suit, and it was through the
medium of The Times that buyer and
seller were brot together and this
rather unusual deal was made. w. r.
Reden, principal of the school for
colored children at Doddsville, Miss.
receives The Times and a copy of 1t
containing the Mott advt. attracted
the attention of girl connected with
the school who true to feminine ma
ture is constantly on the lookout for
bargains. She inquired OF Mr. REDEEM
if the. firm was reliable; of course
receiving the necessary assurances
she enclosed a check with the order
and the suit went forward last We'd
nesday and we have no doubt the
young Miss is the smartest girl in
the neighborhood by this time.
Cresco Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Married at Mandan, v. ID.

A copy of the Mandan, North Da-
kota, Daily Pioneer reaches our
desk with the announcement of the
marriage of a DEBORAH girl, Miss
Genevieve Haas, daughter of Mrs.
Hannah Haas, of this city. The mar
riage took place on Dec. 20. and the
Mandan paper has the following to
say:
"A wedding which surprised their
host of friends occurred this morn
ing at the st. Joseph Catholic
church when Miss Genevieve Haas
and w. HI. Johnston were united in
marriage by Rev. Father Clements.
The bride is one of the popular
young ladies of the city and has
held the position of stenographer ia
the office of States Attorney L. H.
Connolly for more than two years.
She came here from her home at
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Mr.. Johnston is state representa-
tive for the Wheeler Lumber Bridge
and Supply Co. and has been locat-
ed at Mandan for more than year,
having been formerly in the ranch
ing business in the Medora vicinity
west of here.
The couple were attended by Miss
Cecil Porter and A. c. Dale and i'm
mediately after the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnston went to Bisnlark
where a wedding breakfast was SER
we'd in their honor by number of
friends. They left Bismarck today
for Minneapolis and DEBORAH where
they will visit with relatives, at the
latter place with the brides mother,
Mrs Hannah Haas. Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnston will return to Mandan
shortly after the first of the year to
make their home
The happy young couple arrived
in DEBORAH on Christmas eve and
were the recipients of many con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes, and
We join with their many friends in
extending to them most sincere
felicitations for long life Of hap
piness. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston de-
parted Saturday on visit to Des
Moines, after which they will re-
turn to Mandan. $50
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
SING TRIBUTE TO sANDERsON.
Former Winneshiek Hotel Operator
Host of Travellers, Serves Bear
Meat. g.

Last Saturday w. F. Sandersol
former operator of the Winneshiek
Hotel here, was host to the Ovation
ma Council of travellers at the Hotel
Owatonna, and the Daily Press gives
the following account of the enjoy
able affair: .. 'st F@-
For He is A Jolly Good, Fellow"
The words sung by chorus of yoic-
es left no doubt that the singers
duly appreciative and those who
heard the singers, testify the must
cal talent was altogether creditable.
although the time was midnight Sat
rIrday. The place was the dining
room of hotel Owatonna. 1t was not
dutch lunch. There were no re-
| freshments that would bring host w.
F. Sanderson in bad repute or could
they charge him with fitting the
lid" 1t was only another case Of
bear meat. Real bear meat that had
been served at the luncheon and
smoker given by Host w. F. Sander
son to members of the Owatonna
Council No. IS, United Commercial
Travellers of America. 1t was the
tribute paid good fellow and an
appreciative tribute that "a rising
vote of thanks was made.
There We're eighty-one covers laid
The guests assembled at hotel iowa
tonna" Saturday evening at 8 o.
clock and were escorted to the din
ing room where the hospitality Of
the host and, the service of hotel
I"Owatonna" made all welcome.
Suffice to say at the end of the
luncheon, there was not piece Of
bear meat left on the plates. Not
that all were not served abundantlv
but the bear meat" was so good
that it was real treat.
At the conclusion of the luncheon,
the seats were re-arranged, a ring
enclosed in ropes and most inter-
esting sparing exhibition given.
| Clifford Morris, who was an Ovation
ma boy, who has gained wide re-
putation in the pugilistic world,
spared with Reuben Kaplan -Four
three minute rounds were given and
so appreciative were the travellers
that a shower of silver fell in the
ring. &t."f
A number of after dinner speech
es were given after which Mr.. Sand
/ erson, responding, thanked the
travellers for their presence. He said
he appreciated their patronage AMI
had always endeavored to make his
hotel real home for the travelling
man.
/ The enthusiasm of the guests al
this point were aroused to such \
pitch that they burst into song, sing
ing For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow
paying tribute to Mr.. Sanderson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Observation-Disclosures Nuptials.

Yesterday, Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents occurred the mar
rage Of Mr.. Dan DanieIson to Miss
Cora Anderson. Rev. Glesne oficiat-
ed. The bride is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Anderson and is a
very popular and we'll liked young
lady, possessed of sweet disposit-
ion which has endeared her to many
friends. The husband of her choice
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Danielson and is we'll and favorably
known as a fine young man and
popular in a large circle of friends.
The happy young couple leave to-
morrow on a honeymoon trip to
Chicago and Moline, Ill. and on
their return will make their home
on a. farm eleven miles north of De-
corah, where the best wishes of all
60 with them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Death of Mrs. G. Luntvedt.

Mrs. G.. Luntvedt, Of Glenwool
township passed away last Wednes-
day evening at the hospital. She had
been an invalid for the past six or
eight months, her lower limbs hav-
ing been paralyzed. She was WON
an who had suffered a great deal
from illness, and while everything
possible was done for her it was UNI
availing.
The deceased's maiden name was
Bramme Toyen and she was born in
Glenwood township Nov. 10, 1850.
She was united in marriage to G..
Luntvedt on Sept. 8, 1895. No chill
dren were born to the union. The
deceased was woman beloved by
all and the sympathy of many
friends is extended to the bereaved
husband in his loss. The funeral
services were held Saturday from
the Pontopheden church in Glen.
wood. Rev. VIM. Rasmussen otficiat-
ed and interment was in the cemc-
terry there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Marriage This Afternoon.

This Wednesday afternoon at
three o'clock at the F. N. E. L.
church; parsonage, Rev. 1. B. Tori
son officiating occurs the marriage
Of Mr.. Oscar Tovson to Miss Melvina
Ness. The bride is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Ness, of this city.
and was born and grew to young
womanhood here, and is held in
high esteem lin a large circle OF
friends. The husband of her choice
is son of Sven Tovson, of Ossian
and is one of Winneshiek county s
well known young farmers and an
excellent young man in every way
worthy the young woman he has
chosen as his wife. They will re-
side on his uncle's farm near Ossian
where the best wishes of a host OF
friends go with them. ."
Last Sunday evening about fifty
of the bride-to-be friends held a
shower on her at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Gilman, and pre-
sented her with many beautiful and
useful gifts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
PROTECTION FROM BURGLARS.
Valuable Papers and Insurance
Policies VIII be Protected in
Burglar Proof and Fire
Proof Vaults.

A large advertisement in this is
sue of Public Opinion from the
Winneshiek County State Bank calls
the attention of the public to the
Importance of keeping valuable pap
ers and insurance policies, etc. in /
safe place from fire and burglars.
Many a home has these important
documents slowed away in some
bureau drawer, and the chances are
in case of a fire could never recall
just where they were placed. And
the burglar, or sneak thief, one
never knows when they will make
call and the valuable papers are
gone. These burglar and fire proof
vaults only cost but $500 a year
and they are mighty good invest
ment.
Another feature this bank makes
a speciality of is acting as executors,
trustees and guardians. They will
assist in making out wills, and in
case a person only wants to leav :
tie income of his property to some
enc this bank will act as trustee.
The Winneshiek County State
Bank is sixty-five years old and has
assets of $2,250,000, which is evil
dence that it is in every way quail
fed to take care of this important
business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Spend Million an Hour in Chicago.

Spend Million an Hour i'm Chicago.
In the last mad rush of Christmas
buyers, 100000 shoppers damned
loop stores and sales, merchants re-
port, reached the climax of between
100000 and $1,0OO,O0O an hour.
All Christmas records of crowds and
money spent were broken. Surface
and elevated lines carried more pas
sengers than on any single day in
History.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Marriage Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Bradley,
Of Chicago, have issued announce
ments of the approaching marriage
Of their daughter May V. to Mr..
Harry A. Bertossa, on Wednesday,
January 7, at the church of St.
Anselm's, 61st street and Michigan
Ave, Chicago. The groom is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Bertossa, of
DEBORAH, and for number of years
past has made his home in Chicago.
DEBORAH friends extend congratula-
lions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
What School Children Spend.

Burlington, Wis.-The Burling-
ton Parent Teachers association
and teachers of the public schools
have completed a canvass of what
the children spend for candy and
movies in one year. The 1O9 high
school pupils spend $S97.75 for
movies and sS,SO1.2O for candy and
children from third to eighth grade
spend $2,S37.02, a total of $685..
81. This sum would buy fuel for the
school five years, buy text books for
seven years, buy stationary and
supplies nine years, or pay the jani-
tors four years. -.-: ...-.. ,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Re-Sold Jens Ramsey Farm.

Messrs. R. j. Novotny, Nels Ram
sey and Ole Woldum resold the
Jens Ramsey farm in Glenwood
township Saturday to the Bankers
Farm Investment Co.. of Cedar Rap
ids. The farm consists of 1872 acres
and sold at $50 an acre. Melvin
Guam lives on the place now, but
will move soon to the Chris Aasen
farm, which he has rented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
On Trip to California.

Mrs. E. ]. Curtin and daughter
Miss Louise departed Monday on a
trip to California. On the way they
will stop at Metolius, Oregon, to
visit her brother Chas. Marsh and
family. From there they will go to
San Francisco and Los Angeles, and
other places Of interest in the gold
en- state. They expect to be gone for
two or three months.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Child Swallows a Wrist Watch.

Lorraine, the 5-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller of
Canton, swallowed a small brass
wrist watch. Mrs. Miller took the lit
tie girl to the hospital i'll Preston,
where an X-ray was taken. The watch
was located in the pit of the stomach
DR.. w. B. Grinnell advised the lady
to take the girl t., Lacrosse for an
operation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31

EOUSilJ Lana For chicken Farm.
Albert Christen & Son sold the
Otto Schwarz property of about 20
acres in West DEBORAH to l.. G.. Boil
son, and he also purchased the Mrs.
Z. Opdahl place of about three
acres adjoining. Mr.. Bolson will be-
gin at once to place the property in
shape to operate a big chicken
ranch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Dance Old Year Out.

Dancers will have the opportunity
tonight to dance the old year out
and the new year in at Haugen's
hall. From all reports it's going to
be a great dance that will usher
1920 in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31

Arthur Lynne went to Navel
encia, Cal. last week where he will
spend the winter with his brother
Gus.
Miss Esther Paulson returned
to Cedar Falls Monday, after spend
ing the holidays here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
ST a HSs

We sure appreciate the many kind
remarks from our patrons about the
entertainments furnished by the
STAR. And we admit we are Proud
OF them ourselves. Not just u good
show once i'm a while but a regular
knockout" every day!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Caledonia, MINI.
Dec. 10, 1919.
Mr.. Ben Bear:

BY the terms of her fathers will
Miss Helen Frick becomes the richest
maid in America.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-31
Another Well Pleased Customer


The Ben Bear Clothing Co. re-
ceived the following letter the other
day from a customer which speaks
for itself:
Caledonia, MINI.
Dec. 10, 1919.
Mr.. Ben Bear: Fcc
Dear Sir:-Received coat last
night and am very well pleased with
it. 1t fits fine and if it's as good
as it looks it's all O. X. Saved quite
a bit by sending to you for It.,
Thanking you, remain n
Yours truly,
0. c. BYE.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

There is an especial interest in the words, "A Stag Dinner" Not that the young men of Newport could be accused of seeking to escape from the charms of Nwport's bevy of young girlhood, but rather that the bachelor exclusion of stag dinner was a fit ting way indeed to close the many gaities of this Christmas season.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. A. Jones were the hosts who managed this affair last night at their home and in honor of their son, Frank P Jones.
 The party assembled at 6:30 and were greeted with the sight of a table furnished with all that good appetite could desire. Mrs. Jones took very efficient charge of the conmisseariat and was assisted by Mrs. Austin Campbell and Miss Hud- dleston, while Mir. Jones did deeds of skill and valor on the turkey, so that the young feasters wanted for noth- ing and hunger gave way before con- vivial satisfaction.
 However, man was ever inconstant and the dinner of the young men for got the pride of their bachelor exclu- sion and separated in ten different directions in search of fair and blushing partners for an informal dance-thus proving that Cupid rules supreme. While the hosts would have wished to welcome every young man in Newport, they were necessa- rliy limited as to accommodations so that the party that sat down were as follows:
 Messrs. Charles, Alcorn and Launcelot Minor, Messrs Mayo and D. T. Harris of Marianna, MT. A. 1 A. Williams of Memphis, Messrs. Clyde Patton, Tom Harder, Freeman lrby and the host of honor, MT. Frank Jones. MT. J. E. Wilmans was un- able to attend, and his absence was regretted.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09
NOTICE OF SEWER TAX.

The tax books for the collection of the special sewer tax on real proper ty in Sewer District No. 1 for the Ninth Annual Assessment to main tain and operate said sewer system, have been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their taxes to me on or before January 31, 1919. If such assessment is not paid, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of said assessment and cost.
 Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1918.
 L. MINOR, Collector. Sewer District Mo- 1, Newport, Ark.
 206d3Ot.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09

once established"
 Special provision is made in the bill for forest lands, coal lands, roads, waterways and general improve ments, cooperation with states, sol dier employment fund and bond is- sue to provide for soldier employ ment fund.
 Under the head of Soldier Employ ment Fund for Carrying Out the Act MT. Kelly would create in the United States treasury a furd to be known by that name, to be expended by the national board as needed. The secre. tary of the treasury is authorized up on request of the board to transfer from time to time to the soldier-em. ployment fund such sums as the board deems necessary not exceeding in the aggregate $500,000. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Labor.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that it Is violation of the laws of the city te engage in business where it is neces- sary to obtain license to do so, un. less you first obtain such license.
 Pay your money to c. P. Randy treasurer who gives you receipt which then must be endorsed "approy- eap by the mayor and presented to Recorder B. c. Graham for issuing license.
 Notice is hereby given that the H. .cense of any person or business man will be Revoked upon information that improper or unlawful conduct IS permitted on premises or in connec- ticn herewith.
 C. M. ERWIN. Ian 9 1919 Mayor.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09
FRENCH CASUALTIES
 TOTAL 4,762,S00.

Washington, Jan. 8.--Casualties in the French army, excluding colonial troops up to November 1, were 4,762,- 800, according to official figures made public today by the French High commission to correct conflicting re- ports hitherto published.
 Men killed in action or died of wounds numbered 1,028,G00, and to this total must be added 299,000 listed as missing and given up for lost, mak- ing total of 1,327,800. The number of wounded was 3,0O0,000, with 435,- 900 listed as prisoners. Three-fourths of the wounded have recovered entire ly or at least to such an extent as to be fit to work again.
 Slightly less than 100000 are abso- lutely unable to work and have been pensioned. To this figure must be added those who will come back from prison camps in Germany unfit for work. The French government estl- mates that the total number of unfit and pensioned may finally be between 80O.00O and 100000 men.
 The losses among the native troops coming from French colonies or pro- tectorates were 422,500 killed or died of wounds, with 15,0o0 missing and probably dead.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09
Everyone Should Drink Hot Water
 in the Morning
Wash away all the stomach, liver, and bowel poisons before
 breakfast.

To feel your best day in and day out. to feel clean inside; no sour bile to coat your tongue and sicken your breath or dull your head; no constipa- ton, bilious attacks, sick headache. colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom- ach, you must bathe on the inside like you bathe outside. This is vastly more important, because the skin pores do not absorb impurities into the blood, while the bowel pores do, says a we'll known physician.
 To keep these poisons and toxins well flushed from the stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels. drink before break fast each day, a glass of hot water with teaspoonful of limestone phos- phate in it. This will cleanse, purify and freshen the entire alinentary tract, before putting more food into the stomach
 Get a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from your pharmacist. It is inexpensive and almost tasteless, except a sourish twinge which is not unpleasant. Drink phosphated hot water every morning to rid your sys- tenn of these vile poisons and toxinss also to prevent their formation
 To feel like young folks feel; like you felt before your blood. nerves and muscles became saturated with an ac- emulation of body poisons, begin this treatment and above all, keen 1t iDf As soap and hot water act on the shin. cleansing, sweetening and purifying. so limestone phosphate and hot water be- fore breakfast, act on the stomach. liver, kidneys and bowels.
Newport daily independent., 1919-01-09

The various branches of the Jack son County Chapter of the Red Cross will welcome the news that they are again "called to service" Many have missed the pleasant sociability
 and meeting with neighbors which the common interest in the Work Rooms affords, and will be very glad to re- sume it when assured, as they were before the close of the war, that the work they can do is most necessary and acceptable. The Red Cross has "rush order" for thousands of gar ments for the returning families in the war devastated sections of France and Belgium. It needs the volunteer work of women to enable it to fill this order, which means so much of comfort to the women and children of our brave allies. There will not be the rigid inspection that was neces- sary in hospital garments, and any woman who can sew at all may come ana OllGT ltI SClVlCCo. HS OilC WY ject is to get the work done speedily so as to reach them in their hour of greatest need. Newport branch will reopen and out-of-town branches may get their supplies or return them there on Monday and Friday of each week, or by telephoning 87, can ai- ways find access to the room on oth- CT days. Each branch has it's part of the work to do and it is very sure that Newport branch will not be left with the work that any other com munity is expected to do-and that all of them will vie with each other in the good natured rivalry as to which can get it's part done most quickly. The shipment must le1ve Newport by the 18th of this month