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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Sleeping Sickness at Waterloo.

Waterloo, Iowa The first case
of sleeping sickness definitely an
rounced as such, altho there are ru-
mors of number of others in the
city, is that of Leroy Bisdorf, 13-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bis
dorf, 80 Cottage street, who has
slept since Jan. 4.
The boys condition was first noted
when he showed lack of attention to
his school duties and later slumbered
during classes. At first he was naus-
Gated and his vision duplicated every
thing he looked at, his mother says,
but his physical condition is good
now, except that he can not STAY
awake.
The boy wakes for his meals, which
physicians say. is an unusual thing
in cases of this kind. Usually it is
impossible, especially in the early
Gays of the disease, to bring the patti
ent to consciousness of his surround
ings. 1t is comparatively easy to
Waken this boy, his attendants say.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28

from his forehead in the unimagin-
atiVe modern style. After he had
Properly prepared a forelock by eX-
tensive ablutions of hair oil, he spat-
ted it over the brow, and manipulate
ed it into the classic curves of beauty
nearly down to the eyes. The rustic
Adonis used to go forth in some
glory when thus adorned for con-
quest!
Also the old fashioned barber was
firm patron of the fine arts, as re-
presented in certain highly colored
papers of the crime world.
The modern barber shop is a brisk
and alert sort of place, fitted to this
hustling age, and very clean and
shiny. The barber does not depend
for success upon his conversational
graces, but upon his ability to cut
down the waiting time of his custo-
mers. The speed of some of the hair
clippers will show on a Saturday
night would almost break the Boston
record. While this is twentieth CEN
fury spirit, the modern barber has
lost some old time flavor and pic
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Held Night Auction Sale.

Denison, Ia-At the night sale of
G. b. McAndrews held at Vail, more
than 600 people attended, and forty
seven Duroc sows averaged a little
better than $500. Twenty-Five of
these sows were bred to the famous
King Orion Cherry and others We're
sired by the worlds champion Great
Orion Sensation. The top price of
S515 was paid by William Vogo,
of Burr Oak, Kan, for Melina Belle
narrowed Jan. 2S, 1917. This animal
was a Sensation Wonder Third.
Colonels Krachel and Hank Cruise
were on the block.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Stole Flour and Sugar.

Atlantic, Ia.-When officers visit
ed the home of George Burns here
they found hid away several barrels
of -four and sugar enough to last
the family a year or more. The -four
and sugar had been stolen from
car in the railroad yards. on the
night of Jan. Is, say the officers.
The officers, Chief of Police Berry
and Special Agent Sheerin of the
Rock Island went to the Burns home
armed with a search warrant and
also warrants for the arrest of Burns
and Ray Collier.
The men were not at home and
made their escape from the city in
Purn's automobile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
"HUGGER" CAPTURED.
After Weeks of Suspense Capture of
a Man Monday Brings Prospect
of Relief.

For several weeks Fayette women
and girls have lived in suspense and
fear that they might be attacked by
Jack the Hugger" and no woman
went abroad at night without a shud-
der of dread. Conditions have be-
come worse, until even in daytime
a woman was not safe upon the
street, and it was with a good deal
of relief that the news was passed
around Monday that 1.-The hugger"
had been caught.
1t is stated that a young lady of
the college was accosted that morn
ing and that he insulted her, that
she fled to the campus and told the
janitor of her experience. He got ir
immediate pursuit, and the man sup
posed to be the offender was captur-
ed within a few blocks. He was taken
to attorney Swift's office and was
identified by two or three ladies as
being the man who had accosted
them, and was put under $1,000
bond, which was furnished by his
father. One of those who identified
him was the victim of similar oc-
currence last week.
1t is expected that the man will ap-
pear before Mayor Stone Saturday.
The man held resides on a farm
between here and West Union, and
his name is Withheld until further de-
velopments have been made in the
case.-Fayette Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Convicted Statutory Crime.

Council Bluffs, Ia.-Louis Deakins
married and well-to-do. was found
guilty in District court of the
statutory rape of Ada Mccartney.
The girl disappeared year ago,
SIZE was IA years old. She testified
in court against Deakins that he
persuaded her to go out in his auto
and to take a room in Omaha where
re visited her.
She lived for long time in ex'
clusion in the room, Deakins carrying
her food to her.
Deakins fought the case bitterly.
He is a business man here.
The jury was composed altogether
Of young men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
February Has Five SUNDAYS.

For the shortest month in the
year., February, 1920, is we'll sup
piled with Sundays.
For the first time since 1880 this
month this year will contain five
Sundays.
Prior to 1880 the month of Feb
ruary had an equal number of Sum
days in the years 1853 and 1924.
The shortest month in the year
won't have five Sundays again until
lS4S, barring calendar changes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
More Men Go to Church.

Hampton, lat is commonly
thought that women and girls supply
the major number of attendants at
church and Sunday school, but an
actual count of those who We're in
attendance at the Methodist Sunday
school here Jan. IS, proved that
females were considerably in the
minority. A contest may be arranged
TO determine whether larger gains
in attendance for a period of a few
months can be made by men and
boys or by girls and women. =
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Denies Mistreating stepdaughter.

Boone. Ia.-Nelson Long denied
vehemently on the witness stand to-
day that he had ever sustained illict
relations with his stepdaughter, now
in Benedict home in Des Moines.
The girl is Is and Long has beer
indicted on her complaint and that
of her mother, Longs fifth wife, for
statutory rape.
Long denied the charges in de-
tail.
Other testimony introduced to-
day by the defendant was to the eff
feet that the girl had told that her
brother was responsible for her
president condition.
Arguments to the jury were made
by attorneys this afternoon and 4
verdict was expected tomorrow morn
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Teacher Falls Dead Before Pupils

II was / o'clock and the students
in the little school OF Flint River,
eleven miles northwest of BurlinG
ton, were in their seats, ready 10 be-
gin the studies of tho afternoon.
They gazed respectfully upon the
features of their teacher, Martin b.
Shaw, seated at his de ,k in the front
of the room as they awaited opening
instructions. He wIi about ~ speak.
Suddenly a look of pain PASSED owe.
his face and he slrmpe in his chair.
A few minutes lat? he wds dead
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Can't Marry in Iowa.

North McGregor, Ia.-This state
will no longer be a Gretena Green
for Wisconsin lovers.
They have been coming over in
flocks to avoid the Wisconsin law
which requires five days publication
of a marriage license before the
ceremony.
The Wisconsin courts have held
marriages made outside the state to
be null and void within the state,
if in evasion of the law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
1000 People in Charles City.

Charles City, Ia.-New directories
of Charles City and Floyd county are
being distributed to subscribers. The
directory enumeration gives this city
a population of 5000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28
Big Sale Poland Chinas.

Monteith.-Al Warren held a
Gale of thoroughbred Poland China
sows amounting to S4,225, prices
ranging from $50 to 500 per head.
Mr.. Martin has sold his 160-acre
farm and bought an eighty near
Guthrie Center.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28

sale was paid by Ernest Melberg of
Norway, Ia, who bid $4,000 for
Long Lady, a daughter of Long Joe
Smooth Lady.
Another SOW of the same name.
Long Lady, bred by Giant Buster of
Indiana to Big Wonder, was pur-
chased by Grover Sampson of St.
Joe, Mich, for $1,000, the second
highest figure of the sale.
Mr. Wrigley refused an offer of
$4,000 for his prize boar, The
Clansman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-28

Efficiency experts are OVERRIDING
it. Some of them even try to make
Christmas snappy instead of happy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
DELAWARE c. T.. UNION.
First Junior Convention is Held at West
Presbyterian Church.

The Delaware Christian Endeavor
Union held their first junior convention
Yesterday afternoon at West Presby-
terian Church. Eighth and Washington
streets. Miss Dorothy krauss of Will
mington. State secretary, presided over
the afternoon session. Rev. Raymond W.
Cook e conducted the devotional services
and Rev. L. Franklin Smiley made the
address of welcome 10 the Junior Chris
tian Endeavorers; Miss I. Ethel Wilson
gave an object lesson. and W. \. Halter,
Junior and intermediate superintendent
Of the Philadelphia lnion, conducted
Junior conference.
4 big rally was held at ! in the evening.
during which model junior meeting was
conducted by Miss Grace +. Hooper,
National Junior G. T.. superintendent ot
Crete. Ncb. The meaning Of the various
insignia of the Junior Endeavorers and
the duties Of the members and officers
we're explained by Miss Hooper.
At the meeting was turned over TO
the Senior Endeavorers. DIR. Robert
Evans Of Milford, State president, pro
siding. Edgar Peoples conducted the song
service and devotlons were led br Rev.
Charles II Bonner The other speakers
we're Miss Hooper and Mr.. Halter. The
addresses were followed by the prcscnta-
ton of banners to the Junior &. Il.
Societies Of the various churches
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
FUNERAL OF III. L. LANNAN.
Services TO be Held at ST. Paufs IL.
Church Thursday Morning.

The funeral of Hewson +. Lannan
whose death was announced in Every
Evening Yesterday, will take place thurs
day from his late resid ence. li03 Lancaster
avenue. Services i'll be held at st. Paul $
II. c. Church ut o'clock and interment
will be made at Cathedral cemetery. !,
Mr.. I.annan, whose death occurred
Yesterday. due to old age, was for years
the Democratic leader in the Tenth ward
He was q native Of ireland, served IN inc
Civil War as a member OF the Confederate
Army and during that war was wounded
twice. He also served in the Confederate
navy. being one of the crew OF the iiIst
Submarine used By the South in the de-
frnsp Of Charleston. Mr. Lannau came
10 America with his parents at the age ot
two wears, and lived in Richmond, Va,
where he learned the trade Of machInlst
Two wears after the war he located IN the
North. working first at New Castle, and
later in this CITY. For Is years he was cul-
plovcd bv the Harlan 4 Holhngsworth
10. hut for the past Is years he was en-
plovcd at the Navy Ward in Philadelphia
lie worked there until last Tuesday.
He served two terms as city tax assessor
from the Southern district He was gcncr-
Al delivery clerk in the local postotficc and
during the first term of President Clcve-
land and during the second Cleveland adj
rninistration was United States marshal
for Delaware. serving ono term and II
months. lie had the distinction Of beng
the only man to hold three commissions
for this position and the first United States
marshal to assume his duties al the present
Federal building.
Mr.. Lannan is survived by his wife and
eight children, bis death being the first
one in the immediate family after mar
ried life of 81 years. The surviving chit
lren aye: James B. Lannan Of Charleston
:. c.: Hewson Z. Lannan, ,lr, Nicholas ]
l.annan. William B. Lannan. Francs
Iannan, Miss Marie Lannan, Miss Anns
Iannan and Mrs. Margaret Durney, all o
this city. Mr. Lannan was a member q
the Veccacoe Fire Co, Machmlsts
Union and Tenth Ward Democratic
t'lub
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
SAFETY ENGINEERS TO
INVESTIGATE ACCIDENTS
Chairman Josiah Marvel Appoints
Committee to Aid
Authorities.

Josiah Marvel, chairman OF the Pubhc
Safety Committee. has appointed com
mittee of five safety engineers whose ser
vices will be at the disposal Of state, county
and Observation-Disclosures for the lnvestiga--
ton of accidents. The appointment oi
this committee is in line with the work
of the Delaware Safety Council, which
has volunteered its services to the au-
thortes of the state IN reporting ac-
cidents; especially in those cases which
make t advisable TO have the services oi
experts.
The committee appointed by MIR Mar
vel consists of the following safety en-
ginccrs, +. l.. iIurlbutt, of the du Pont
Company: Il. X. Farra of the American
Car and Foundry Company; ). IL. ker-
shaw. of the Hercules Powder Company ;
John Rcnnic, Of Joseph Bancroft, u Sons
Company: and Lewis Rumford, oi Owens,
Anderson Il Rumford. ". II. Min or oi
the Attorney Generals office, VIII act n
secretary. In letter TO W. K. Minor
of the Attorney Generals office, announc-
ing the appointment of this committee,
Lewis 4 DeBlois, President ot the Dcia-
ware Safety Council, says:
This Committee will be glad TO nves-
tigatc such accidents referred TO ut by your
Office and will arrange to have what
minutes are necessary taken by astenog-
raphcr The committee will he glad to
he of any assistance in its power and !
can speak personally for the disintcrcsted-
ness and experience Of it's members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
METHOD|STS URGE
SUFFRAGE BILL
Ministers Association Appeals to
the House of Repre-
sentatives.

The Methodist Ministers Association
held a well attended meeting at Grace
NJ. T.. Church, yesterday. \ sermon
bv Rev. ]. L. King, pastor OF Exon NJ
J.. Church, colored, was the order OF the
day.
4 beautiful oil painting by Mrs G. W.
Bounds, wife of Rev G.. W. Bounds OF
Kingswood was exhibited. The picture
is marine and will bc presented to
Rev. c. ". Clark, who is TO be married
tomorrow.
The following committee was appointed
10 attend the funeral of Mrs. J. ". Jones,
wife of Rev J. w Jones of Cape Charles,
Va, yesterday afternoon At 22ll
Boulevard.
Revs. George ". Dawson, J.: ".
Jones. G. G.. Williams, T. J. Sard, t. II.
Dashiell. G.. ". Bounds, ". G.. Harris.
The secretary WAS requested to send
telegram to the House of the State
Legislature. urging the passage oil the
suffrage amendment.
The conference accepted an lnEitatloh
10 hold the annual outing IN Eden Park,
June Is. with the ladies of Madelcy Church
as hostcsscs. This will be the last
meeting of the season. A large number OF
,oorcd ministers attended TO hear. Dr;
King. On Wednesday the coIorcd
ministers of the denomination VIII meet
for organic alton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
HAD TERRIBLE COUGH
AND NIGHT SWEATS
Cough About Gone, Eats and
Sleeps Well, and Gained
IL Pounds.

I'm December 1919 had a fearful cough
and my physician ordered me 20 chanqe
climate Immediately | went to Shn Antonio
Texas. and entered 3 sanHtoriuHi. lfft taefe
and came IL oklahoma city IN October,
1918 Had mn appetite could not sleep. had
night swrats aud wns losing from ono r.
three hounds week also had Cstarrh Of
the bowels. which the doctors had been
unable To relieve
aRrlativcs urged me to try ATillss Emui-
siou did so and began to improve.
slowly al FIRST but steadily. MS weight has
increased - pounds. | have no feulpera
ture and my cough ~ about gone. can
cat heartily sleep we'll and ara working q
NV trade again " W Neil HlD y
Dewey street. Oklahoma city. ukla
Nature does wonders IN lighting OIL ais~
ease If given the chance. Niks Emulsion
fiesh costs nothing t0 try.
Mir $ Emulsion cleanRss tho stomach and
is a powerful help In providing strength and
bowels of an impurities restoring healthy
natural howr. action and doing away with
al need Of pills and phy Sics II enrrccfa ths
digestive organs and improves the apH+tlfc.
Thus IL hcins nature 10 bufla III tHE bIqoi
and tissue and tu ~trCupt hen the throat
stomach aud bowels Chronic stomach
trouble aud constipation are promptly re
liCvcd usually iu enc day
This is the only solid emulsion made and
So palatahie that II Is eaten with . Spoon
like ice cream
NJ matter how severe your case. yau are
urged 10 try NilEs Emulsion under this
guarantee Take six bottles home With x9a
use Ii according ~ directions and IL not
satisfied with the results ypHr monty vii
Ia promptly refunded Price dftc and 81 20
per bottle The Nlilks Emulsion Cp Ierre
lIaute Ind, sold by druggists everywhere
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
HAVE DARK HAIR
And LOOK YOUNG
Nobody Can Tell When You
Darken Gray, Faded Hair
With Sage Tea.

Grandmother kept her hair beautifully
darkcncd. glossy and attractive with a
brew II Sage Tea and sulphur When
ever her hair took on that dull. faded or
strCaLcd appearance, this simple mixture
was applied with wonderful effect BY
asking 1t any drug store for Wyeth Sage
and Sulphur Compound, you will g.t
large bottle of this old-tImc recipe, I'M
proved by the addition Of other ingredients
Ali ready "a use, IL very little cost This
simple mixture can be depended upon q
restore natural color and beauty 70 the
hair
4 vcll-knovn downtown druggist says
ever body uses NNeth Sage and sulphur
Compound how because i darkens 50
naturally and evenly that nobody can tell
/, has been applied ~ 50 easy t. 'I>c.
tho. lou simply dampen comb or soft
brush and draw If through voiir hair
taking one strand N "a time. Bx morning
the gray halr disappears after another
apphcatinn or two, Il Is restored - itS
nattlr,. color and looks glossy. soft and
beautiful
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
BUS DRIVER EXONERATED.
Coroner's Jury Holds Lorah Gray Blame-
less in Death of Vincent Petrucci.

4 coroners jury last night completed
the investigation into the death OF Nin-
cent Petrucei, the boy who was run over
and killed MAY - at Ninth and Union
streets by one of the husses of the People $
Line, driven by Lorah T.. Gray. Tho case
had been continued from last FRIDAY
night, when several witnesses were cN-
amlned. :,
Testimony of all witnesses was practically
in agreement and to the effect that the
boy ran from the south side OF Ninth
street between Lincoln and Union streets
and attempted to cross IN front oi the
bus.
AZ the conclusion of the testimony. the
Jury reported, generating Gray from
blame in the accident
In tho investigation OF the death oi
Henry ]. Hagedorn from gas from leak
ing main at 632 West Fourth street, the
Jury returned a verdict of death by es-
caring gas from broken gas main, how
it was broken n matter unknown to the
Jury There were numerous witnesses
in this case. tcstifying rs To the removal
of a gas meter in an adjoining building
and tearing up of the floor, but none OF the
testimony, including that of employees OF
the Gas Company, could throw any light
on the breaking of the main.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
DELAWARE POST GETS FLAG.
Presented by Mrs. Clarence Taylor on
Behalf of Ladies' Auxiliary.

AZ rally meeting of Delaware Post
No. /. American Legion. held last night
in the State Armorv. Mrs. Clarence
Taylor presented the post a stand of
colors on behalf Of the Ladies Auxiliary,
She expressed the appreciation Of the
women for the great work done by the
soldiers. Commander William /. Turner
accepted The colors for the post.
An address to the post was made by
James II Hughes, Jr.. recently appointed
L. s district attorney, and formerly n
major IN the army Mr. hughes reviewed
the great work Of the soldiers IN tho war,
and said the time had come for tho eX-
service mon 10 exert themselves IN the
work of reconstruction and rehabilitation
Mr.. Hughes address was enthusiastically
received
II b. Walton, representing The Federal
War Risk Insurance Bureau, made q talk
on war risk insurance Music was among
the other features of the program among
the entertainers being Miss Edna /
Bradfeld. violnist; Miss Isabella y
Wales. Mrs Marie Iaughcy and Ray
mond Rauh. soloists and Miss Maud'
Haley. pianist.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
HEIGHTS CENTURY CLUB.

That milk from diseased COWS was
large factor in the abnormal death rate
among children in Delaware was the state
rnent-of Mrs William Laird before the
Washington Heights Century Club, N
the meeting held Yesterday afternoon al
the home of Mrs. ". +, Douglas, 1903
Monroe street. Mrs. Laird said however
that child welfare organizations were
reducing the death rate in this state and
all over the country.
4 paper on a visit TO Camp Dix was
read bv Mrs. A. H. Berlin, and the pitch
sr plant of California was the subject OF
an interesting paper by Mrs. Frank Nor
ton Jones.
! Mrs. J. Hunt Holt and Mrs. Stanley
Steele gave the musical entertainment.
Mrs. William Shaw gave current events.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
Kills Pesky
Bed Bugs
P. D. Q.

lust think a 35c box ~ r ID . Gsessy
Devils QGietus} makes a quart, enough 10
LllI = million bedhuss, reaches tieas or
coOties and stopS future generations by
Kiiling the eggs and does not iniure tie cloth
ing.
LIQUID fire To the hedhurs Is what l.
u O. il Iike Bedhugs stand IS good chance
a "A snowoaii in Justly famed feai resort.
. TO enable you tn Kill them and their
egg nests in the cracks
Look for the dewitt head on every hov.
Their you'll have what hospitals have found
ia is thc best inSucticide known 70 science
Sp.sia nospit3i sizC s2.a0 makes five eai-
tous--toatains three sIonts either sfke a {
your druggist or senf prepaid uren re-
ceipt uf price by ia, owl Ghemleai Co
Ferre Ha0te. iud. Genllne I = y :
never pcsidtef sold Gy Etkefd Dgls Co
y u Darforth Drug Co
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
RECOVER s DAMAGES.
Holmes Jones Gets Verdict Against Cliff
ford Scruton for Breaking of Contract

Before Judge Heisel yesterday ~ court
room No ? was heard the case of Holmes
Jones against Clifford Scruton, IN which
Jones sought damages from Scruton Tor he
alleged breaking Of a contract for the
hauling Of granite screenings in August,
1915. in connection with work on the Phil
adelphia pike.
The jury returned verdict for Jones
for SI,355.62. Jones was his own lawyer,
and Scruton was represented by Edward
W, Cooch
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
PLEASING MUSIC
Recital nj Friends School by Maud &. Hare
and VIM. II. Richardson.

Maud Quincy Hare, nuthor-planist,
and William II Richardson, baritone
gave q JOINT recital Of Negro folk lore and
other appfnriate music, in the Friends
School gymnasium, Fourth and West
streets, last night The affair was Tor the
benefit Of the hospital and day nursery
for colored babies, 700 French street.
Mrs Hare gave instructive and m
tcresting talks explaining the music which
was mostly of an African and creole origin.
Che said that the African race was ma
turaliy musical and bad invented NUM-
her OF musical instruments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
Personal.

Miss Alice du Pont is visiting Miss
Louise Blackburnc rs the home of her
Parents. Mr. and Mrs Walter Black
burne. 3i5 South wenty-sccond street.
Philadelphla Miss Blackburne spent
part of last week IS the rIcst Of Miss
du Pont in New ork where she is study
ing MusIc.