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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
TAX LEVY RESOLUTION

DE IL RESOLfED by the Clty
Council of the City of DEBORAH,
Iowa, That there be and is
hereby levied for municipal pur-
poses upon all taxable property with
in the corporate limits, as taxes for
the ensuing year, and for the purpose
herein designated, the following num-
Der of mills on the dollar, to wit:
Ten mills on the dollar for the gen.
eral (corporation) fund to defray the
general expenses of the city.
Two mills on the dollar to make up
deficiency in the general Corpora
tion) fund for 1919.
Three mills on the dollar for grad
ing fund, to be used for the purpose
of opening, widening and extending
and grading any street, highway, ave-
nue., alley or public ground of said
City.
Two and one-half mills on the dol
lar to be used for the improvement
and maintenance of the city park.
Five mills on the dollar to be used
for the purpose of paying the amount
due, or to become due for light fur
nished the City under present con-
tract.
Two and one-halff mills on the dol
lar to be used for the purpose of
maintaining the fire department.
-Four mills on the dollar to be used
exclusively for the payment of bonds
and interest thereon.
Three mills on the dollar to be used
for the purpose of maintaining and
repairing the sewer system within the
said City.
One and one-half mills on the dollar
to be used for the maintenance of the
City Library.
One mill on the dollar to be used
for the purpose of providing funds
for building site for the City Lib
rary.
Four mills on the dollar to be used
for the purpose of paying the princi-
pal and interest on bonds given by
the said City for extending the water
works system.
Three mills on the dollar to be used
solely for the purpose of paying prin-
| cipal and interest of bonds given by
the said City in constructing outlet
and purifying plant in connection with
sewer system of said City.
One mill on the dollar to be used
for dragging the roads or streets of
said City, and for no other purpose.
One and one-half mills on the dol
lar to be used for the purpose of pay
ing for property acquired for the use
of the fire department.
Five mills on the dollar to be used
in improving Dry Run Creek in the
said City.
Five mills on the dollar on all tracts
of land of over ten acres in extent
used exclusively for agricultural Oh
horticultural purposes as road fund,
for the purpose of improving and
maintaining the roads.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED
that all property within the corporate
limits of said City is within the limits
of the benefits and protection of said
levies.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED
that the clerk is hereby ordered to
certify the sums of money the above
tax levies will amount to in money to
the county Auditor on or before the
first Monday in September to be
placed on the tax list.
F. NJ. HUGHES, City Clerk.
r. BUCKNELL Mayor. 36-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

treasurer as 1OllOWS:
Ed Haug, Drayage .......$ 3.25
Ira Rima, Night Watch 80. 5000
Chas. Rima, Marshall ..... 5000
Robt. Wheatman, Street Com 5000
f. M. Hughes, City Clerk. $500
Interstate Power Co. Street
Lighting ........... 5l4.9
Interstate Power Co. Pump
ing City Water ........ $685.
Interstate Power Co. Sewer
Pumping ............ 500
G. Oehler Hardware ...... 500
IL. ]. Parman, Paint go
VIM. Frye, Street Labor 80. $3.50
Eber Christopher, Street
Labor 21.O0
H. Ellingson. Street Labor. 1000
H. Quamme, Street Labor. 1900
Ole Gustad, Street Labor E. 1900
&. Carlson, Street Labor -. 400
Interstate Power Co.. Light
Fire Rooms ........e.. $50
Motion by Symonds seconded by
Nesheim the resolution OF the Fin
ance committee be adopted.
Roll call vote-McAndrews, Mesh
elm, Bernatz, Rollins, Symonds and
Engbretson voting yea. No nays,
motion Was carried.
A notice from the Interstate
Power Co. that the north pumping
station was in operation was read.
Motion by McAndrews, seconded
by Rollins, the notice be accepted
and placed on file Motion was car
ried.
Alderman BernatZ brought to the
councils attention that the sup
ports of the tower of the fire alarm
were in need of repair.
Motion by McAndrews, seconded
by RolIins-the property committee
be authorized to have the repairs
made at once.
Motion was carried.
1t was moved and seconded to
adjourn to Sept. 18th, 1880 O'Clock
p. m. Motion was carried.
F. NJ. HUGHES,
City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
WORLDS Highest Dam.

The highest dam In the world ID
planned for the Sutlej river in north.
ern India, 40 miles above Rupa. The
wall will be thrown across a deep
gorge, more rhau 1000 feet wide. The
dam will be sos ieet high.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

Nesheim, the Levy for Street oiling
as read to be adopted;
Roll call vote-Yea's, McAndrews,
Nesheim, Bernatz, Engbretson.
Four Yea's-No Nays. Motion
was carried,
F. M. HUGHES, City Clerk. 36-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
Progress.

Throughout the whole web of ma.
tional, existence we trace the golden
thread of human progress toward a
higher and better estate-James A.
Garfield.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

and - Smell her husband
Betsy E. Smell and
Smell, her husband, Defendants.
To the defendants above named,
known and unknown:
You and each of you are hereby
notified that there is now on file in
tie office of the Clerk of the District
Court Of the State of Iowa, in and
for Winneshiek County, the Petit
ion of Peter /. Peterson, as plaintiff,
in which he alleges that he is the
absolute owner in fee simple Of the
North Half (Nk) of the Southwest
Quarter (SWA) of the Northeast
Quarter (NEA) of Section Eight
(S) Township Ninety-nine ,(99,
Range Eight (S), West of the 5th
p. NJ. in Winneshiek County, State
of Iowa; and that you make some
claim adverse to the plaintiffs es-
tate in and to said premises, and
that the claim of the unknown
claimants arises as heirs at law
devisees, legatees, successors. as
signees or surviving spouses of one
or more of the defendants above
named or in some other manner un-
Known to the plaintiff, and that the
plaintiff cannot state more speci-
fically the nature or extent of the
claims of the defendants, known or
unknown; plaintiff alleges that he
and his grantors have been in open,
exclusive, notorious and adverse
Possession of all of said real estate
under color of title and claim of
right for more than ten years last
lassed, and that whatever claim or
interest the defendants known or
unknown, may have had or may
claim to have in or to said premises
or to any part thereof is fully bar
red by the statute of limitations;
and that the names and residences
of the unknown claimants are I'M
known to the plaintiff although he
has sought diligently to learn the
same. Plaintiff asks that his title to
said premises as against the claims
of the defendants, known and I'M
known, be quieted, and for equit-
able relief.
You are. further notified that un-
less you appear thereto and defend
on or before noon of the second day
of the September Term 1920. of
said Court which will begin and be
leld at the Court House in DEBORAH.
Iowa, on the goth day of September,
1920 default will be entered
against you and judgment and de-
cree rendered thereon as prayed.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, August
18th. 1920.
WILLETT & NELSON,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

DIED

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
September 1, 1920 Meeting.

In the absence of Mayor Bucknell
Alderman Engbretson was chosen
as mayor protein for the meeting.
Members present: McAndTews,
Nesheim, Berntaz, Rollins, SymOnds,
and Engbretson. Alderman Reed
was absent.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The monthly report of the City
Treasurer was read, accepted, and
ordered placed on file.
The resolution of the finance COM
mittee:
Whereas: The following claims
have been examined and approved by
the Finance Committee; Therefore
be it resolved that they be allowed
and that the money necessary to pay
the same be, and thereby is approp-
rated, and the Mayor and Clerk are
directed to issue orders on the City
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

August 25, 1920.
The adjourned meeting of the city
council was called to order by Mayor
Bucknell.
Members present: McAndrews,
Nesheim, Bernatz and Engbretson.
Absent: Rollins, Symonds and
Reed.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing held August 4th, were read and
approved.
Resolution of the Finance Commit
tee.
WHEREAS, The following claims
have been examined, and approved
by the Finance Committee, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That they be allowed
and the money necessary to pay the
same be, and hereby is, appropriated,
and the Mayor and Clerk are directed
to issue orders on the Treasurer as
follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
2OTOCANVASS
FOR HOMES FUND
Fourteen Names Added
To Committee By
Chairman Heys

Announcement was made Saturday
by Sam R. Heys, chairman of the
new committee to solicit subscrip-
tons to the Chamber of Commerce
$4,000 home building syndicate,
that he had obtained permission from
President Glover and had appointed
IA committeeman to serve with him
in addition to the five others named
last week by President Glover. Fol-
lowing is the personnel of the new
committee, the first six names APP
pearing being those originally Sc
lected:
S. R. Heys, chairman; W. M. Hum
Der, 7. C. Tillman, T. NJ. Furlow, W.
A. Joyner, j. z. Gyles, G. M. Bragg,
W. H. Cobb, A. C. Crockett, W. F.
Smith, ]. T. Warren, G. C. Webb,
L. M. Hansford, E. A. Bailey, S. l..
Cohen, c. A. Culpepper, FL. F. Conner,
j. A. Davenport, Edgar Ship, Jr., L.
L. McCleskey, A. R. Royal.
The committee will meet next Mon
day for organization and instruction
and plans to begin active canvassing
Tuesday. Report will be made to the
main committee Thursday at 1880
am.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

OF PLAYGROUND
Movement Enthusiastic
ally Endorsed At
Luncheon of Club

The playground movement in
Americas was heartily endorsed by
the Kiwanis Club at it's regularly
weekly luncheon at the Windsor Ho-
tel Friday, a resolution expressing
endorsement and assuring the back
ers of the movement that every mem
Der is behind it having been unani-
mously passed. No subscriptions
were asked or taken because of the
new club rule against all solicitation
within the club as an organization.
The matter of teachers salaries
was discussed at some length and a
committee composed of DR.. Wilbur
Smith, G. C. Webb and Hollis Fort
was appointed by President Ellis to
report a recommendation to the club
at the next meeting.
An invitation from I. NJ. Furlow,
county chairman of the coming Saliva
ton Army drive, for the club to at
tend a luncheon at the Salvation
Army home next Thursday to hear
of the campaign, was accepted, and
the club members will meet at the
Windsor at 12:45 o'clock on that day
and go to the Salvation Army home
in a body.
Secretary Evan Mathis reported
that word had been received from
District Governor Vessels, of the
Kiwanis Club, stating that he could
be in Americas for the charter pre-
sentation ceremony in the week of
May "a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

confusing. In the process Of ascer-
tanning the identity of the criminal.
a second crime, robbery, is discover
ed and a murder committee, until
finally the newspaper reporter, at
variance with the theories of a ia
nous detective, brings the culprit to
justice.
Some fine Photographic work has
been done in this film which is a
Realart picture. William S. Walcott
as the professor, Ethel Gray Terry
as his daughter, Edmund Elton as her
fiance, George Cowl as the detective
and Lorin Raker as the newspaper
sleuth, are the principal players in
the film. The balance of the large
company, including many well known
players, is capable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
Persona oil

Mrs. W. E. Taylor, who has been
visiting for ten days in Jacksonville
as the guest of Mrs. Claude Davis,
returned to Americas Saturday.
Mrs. o. L. Neunendorfer and little
June, and Mrs. c. c. Cum
of Macon, arrived Satur-
day to be the guests of Mrs. G. B.
Pouncey at her home on North Lee
street. Mrs. Neunendorfer will re-
main several weeks, while Mrs. Cum
bingham will return to Macon Sun
day evening.
#**
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Harold, who
have been spending a week during
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
TRUE DEMOCRACY IN
VICTOR HUGO CLASSIC.

LES Miserables," Victor Hugo's
masterpiece, screen version OF
which William Fox presents at the
Opera House next Tuesday and We'd
nesday, May II and II, has been call
ed by leading literary lights of The
world, "The Gospel of the Poor" 1t
holds out, for that reason, particu-
larly strong appeal to the people OF
America, who have conceded the
equality of poor and rich.
Victor Hugo's genius sensed the
advent of a real democracy all over
the world and made one of civiljza-
tons underdogs the hero OF his sub
lime work of fiction. Jean Vatican,
whose physical and spiritual courage
surges through the story like mighty
cataract, was driven to theft by the
iron rod of poverty. In prison and in
his life after liberation he learned to
understand the submerged millions.
When a turn of fortunes wheel
raised him to position of power
and affiuence his boundless SYM
pathy found ceaseless expression.
William Farnum impersonates this
hero and scores a complete triumph
in the characterization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
THE MYSTERY OF
THE YELLOW ROOM"

One of the most fascinating detec-
tive stories ever put upon the cinema
screen is "The Mystery of the Yellow
ROOM an Emil Chautard production
based upon the novel by CASTOR Lee
roux, to be seen at the Opera House
next Friday, May IA.
The mystery in the story of this
Realart picture takes place almost
before the eyes of the auditors. The
daughter of Prof. Stangerson shrieks
for help at midnight, and, when the
door to her room is opened, the Grim
inal cannot be found and the manner
of his impossible escape cannot be
understood. The basis is genuinely
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

opera season as the guests of Mrs.
Louise Carlton at her home in that
city, are now at Agnes Scott with
Miss Quenelle Harold for few
days, and attended the May Day ex-
ercises held at that institution on Sat
urday, May 8.
Miss Annie Laurie Braswell has re-
turned to her home in Fort Valley,
after five weeks stay with friends
and relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lanier are
spending week or ten days in ST,
Louis as the guests of friends.
Miss Ruth Hendricks, who is a
student this year at Wesleyan col
lege in Macon, is spending the week
end with Mrs. Douglas Mayes and
Mrs. Harold Ahern at their nome on
Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
t9GSrtitgqEEv|
GREEK DANCES MARKED
AGNES SCOTT FESTIVAL.

One hundred and fifty young wom-
en- of Agnes Scott Institute took part
in lovely May Day program on Sat
urday afternoon on the college cam
pus. The Greek story of echo and
Narcissus" was the theme used in the
presentation. 1t is said this program
was one of the loveliest ever given
at Agnes Scott. Miss Quenelle Har-
rold, of Americas, is student of
the college this year, and several
other girls represent Americas in the
institution as WELL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

office force, and Enoch Williams. who
has for several months has been
typlst in the office of the clerk of the
court house, will take Mr.. Cameron's
place at the city hall May Is. Clerk
Allen is now looking for a typist to
take Mr. Williams place.
John Walters, of Cordele, a resi-
dent of Americas for fifty wears or
more until few years ago, spent
Friday in Americas visiting his sis
tiers, Mrs. ]. F. Bolton, Mrs. ]. A.
Wilder and Mrs. Q. w. Fuller and
other relatives.
I. B. Holton, who was operated
upon Thursday morning at the
Americas hospital for appendicitis, is
reported doing excellently and his
rapid convalescence is assured.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Lingo left
Saturday night for Tampa and Lake
land, where they will spend two
weeks on vacation. They were ac-
companied by Miss Mary Alice Lin
go, who will remain in Florida a
week, later going to Waycross to be
the guest of friends for several days.
TELEGRAPH MOTHER TODAY.
Today is Mothers Day. If you can't
be with her in person, Western I'm
ION telegram can tell her you are
with her in your thoughts. Git
DR.. and Mrs. w. D. Martin have
moved into a cottage on Hancock
avenue. For some time past DR..
Martin has had his residence on
Brooklyn Heights. He is in charge
OF government cattle tick eradica-
ton work in this section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
Ellaville Baptists
Lose Pastor johnson

ELLAVILLE, May 8.-Rev. L. B.
Johnson has let it be known that he
will no longer serve the Baptist
church here. His full time has been
called for at Plains and he has ac-
copied the call. He served the
church here just one year, and dur
ing that time popularized himself
with all denominations. 1t is with
regret that the Ellaville Baptist
church accepted his resignation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
Bryan Ends Drive On
Underwood And O'Neal

BIRMINGHAM, May s.-William
j. Bryan today concluded a two-day
speaking tour of Alabama in which
ne opposed the candidates. of Sena-
tor Underwood and former Governor
O'Neal, the latter an advocate of
light wines and beer and both con-
tenders for the seat of the late Sena-
tor Bankhead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
Wallis Mott Buys
Lee St. Residence

Wallis Mott has closed deal with
John Sheffield, through the agency
of John E. Oliver, for the residence
property at 334 South Lee street.
known as the Cliff Clay house, and
now occupied by T. E. Brooks and
family. Early possession will be
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Mott expect
to occupy the place as home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
LEE ST. METHODIST CHURCH.
Silas Johnson. Pastor.

Sllas Johnson, Pastor.
Sunday school at 9:45 am, T. M.
Furlow, Supt.
Preaching at II am. and 80 pm.
by the pastor
Special evangelistic sermons all this
Thursday and Friday nights will be
the great missionary picture
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
MRS. MCDANIEL HOSTESS
TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS.

Mrs. Mcdaniel was hostess Friday
afternoon to the members of Mrs.
Olivia Graham's Sunday school class
of the First Methodist church.
After the business of the meeting
had been dispatched social hour
was enjoyed, and an ice course
served
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

The greatest snuff taking country
in the world is France, though it
shows decline in the habit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
NEWARK HAS assoc

WASHINGTON, May 8.-Popula-
lions announced today included New
ark, N. J., 1909, an increase of
1876 per cent; and Monroe, N. c., A.
O84, an increase of two persons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

Bathing in Nevada has been pro
nounced luxury by the United
States Government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

Frank Cameron, who for some time
past had been a clerk in the city
water office, has left the employ of
the city to join the express company's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

The regular monthly meeting of
the board of directors of the Cham
Der of Commerce will be held next
Tuesday at 1880 a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

City Books for Tax Returns will
remain open from date until June 1,
1920 E. ]. Eldridge, Clerk and
Treas. 8-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

LOST-In Americas May 8, gold
medal, with general excellence o.
H. S. 1910 on it. Finder please re-
turn to Alma Wood, Oglethorpe, Ga.
Receive reward. 9-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Dykes will
leave Tuesday for Atlanta, where
Mrs. Dykes has been ill for some
time, will consult prominent dag
nostician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.
Central Timel

Arrival and Departure of Passenaes
Trains, Americas, Ga.
The following schedule figures pub
tished as information and not guar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

FOR SALE-FOrd touring car; good
condition; 1878. Phone 1888. 9-St
WANTED-Six carpenters; must be
first class; good wages; 10 hours
steady work. B. c. Hogue, Phone Is.
T. o. Box 116. GIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09

DR.. E. L. Murray, who has baen IN
Washington, D. c., all the week at
tending two national pharmacists
conventions, will return home today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-09
localities

Cameo Brooches and Rings.-Bell
the Jeweler.-1-tf
DR. e L. Murray. who has haan in
The Washington herald., 1920-10-29
SOUTHERN GINS !
IN FULLBLAST
Louisiana Governor Appeals
To States to Hold Back
Cotton Marketing.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct. 2S.-The south's
cotton gins today continued TO pluck
the seeds from estimated l2.0Oe. .0oo-
bale 1920 crop despite threats OF
might raiders" appeals OF state
governors, and a ruinous market.
Gov. John Parker, Of Louisiana,
Nc nday telsgraThcd to the COVER
nors Of cotton growing States TO re-
quest gins to suspend during No
vember in the hope the market
might be Influenced &c improve.
According to reports here today,
four governors have informed Gov.
Parker they are Considering" his
request Three others said they did
not believe the method either ad-
visable or effective and declined to
act They were governors Of Nissis-
sippi, Georgia and Texas. Gov. Rob
erts Of Tennessee was away from
his office campaigning and was not
expected TO take up the matter be-
fore the election. Reports TO New
Orleans today said Louisiana gin
ners were generally declining TO OBJ
serve Psrker's request.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-29
Australian Advertising
Expert on Visit Here

{ w. L. Russell an advertising ex-
pert connected with the Patton Ad-
vertising Service, Of Melbourne, Aus
tralia, paid a short visit to the
Advertising Club, of Washington,
yesterday while en- route through
the United States investigating ma
tional advertising conditions. Rus
sell came from New York, where
he has been familiarizing himself
with the activities of the Associated
Advertising Clubs of the World and
where he studied the better bust:
ness bureau movement.
In discussing national advertis'
ing in Australia, Russell said that
though there was considerable pub
licity of a national character in tht
island continent the advertising, be-
cause of the population, which il
less than that of New York City
could not Justly be classed as ma
tional as this country knows IL.