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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-14

Geissier reports brief note from him
Yesterday Mrs. Geissler's sister Julia
called at 201 West Eighty-fourth
Street and took the widow of the chauf-
feur to her mother and sister Helen,
now living in Van Nest. An insurance
man who called yesterday informed
Mrs. Higgins that Geissler was heavily
Insured.
Mrs. Geissler has been employed in
Q real estate Office on Seventy second
Street. For three days she has had q
roommate, a Mrs. Evelyn Palette, who
came through mutual friend, Miss
Edtitz, living in an apartment under
them.
They said they had never heard Mrs.
Geissler discuss her husband All OF
Geissler's, acquaintance give him a
fine character.
For three years the de Cordova cars
! have been kept on the second floor of
the D. F. D. Garage, at Seventyseventh
street and Amsterdam Avenue. Thorn
as Murphy, of $50 Amsterdam Avenue,
who runs the elevator, said of Cess
Ter:
He came about every morning dur
ing the last two years, except in the
summer, to take the car out and carry
Mr.. de Cordova to the office. He went
after him again in the afternoon.
"Geissler was one of the best drivers
and mechanics and one of the hard
est workers in the garage. never
knew him to drink or to bring any
women here. never saw his wife
around here"
1--WE known Geissler about ten years
and ne has always been good fellow"
said William Dawson, of 1882 Broad
way, connected with another garage.
He used to take his wife to the movies
about five times week, and i always
thought they were regular pals"
Stephen D. Hayden, president of the
Packard Auto Renting and Service
Company, said that Geissler was in his
! employ from May, 1912, to March, 1915,
and that he appeared to be a good man.
be had also drivnr, for Iohr G.li:-- {
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-14

ity. He was quarrelsome and drank
heavily, they said.
Among Geissler's effects was found a
lock Of blonde hair, which his asso.
GATES say he used to display as being
similar to that Of Mrs. De Cordova
The lock of hair was taken by Coroner
Brown to be used ct the inquest.
Inspection of the scene on the road
where the tragedy occurred disclosed
that Geissler probably was six feet
away from his victim when he shot
her. No powder marks we're found on
Mrs. De Cordova's flesh or clothing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-14
Selects Canadian Cabine,

OTTAWA. July 1s.-Prime Minister
Meighen to-day announced selection
OF his Cabinet, containing all the-mem-
bers except two of the Cabinet If s;r
Robert Borden, his predecessor. ~
The new officers are R. w. Wiomora
Minister of Customs and Internsi
Revenue, and F. B. McCurdy, Minister
of Public Works. ese1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-14
SWIMMING
PROPOSALS

,.a,hsusr FOR brooms, brushes,
er -. betting. lace leather, harness leath-
soan n ,1i1pois skins fire bricks, fire clay,
duck ''o oi,n,s: sheeting. canvas, chalk line,
Cloth w noiy stones. sandpaper. emery
eopner OGDEN chair seats. gasoline torches.
hoard lacks lacks. horse hair. glass cork
mer, 'hoie forks. chinaware. furnace ce-
tine ., vons black, calcium carbide, turpen-
bristol b boa.fe Typewriter ribbons paper.
lumber ST. ST. paper napkins. excelsior, and
At the o sssiiea proposals will be received
nsscsr T gace of the General Purchasing
b. NIL fanama Canal, Washington.
!. 1870 en.ia 1880 O'Clock f.. m. August
IN pnh,,sa which time they will be opened
lonsesi 0i.e for furnishing the above-men
seiatinya 'sucies Blanks ana information
oh,sinssa 70 this Circular I3s7) may be
stree9 assistant Purchasing Agent. - State
New o. New York City; sos Common Street,
Fsanciscness Is. la, La and Fort Mason, San
eisiss - engineer Offices in the principal
FLiSrr = ousSout the United States.A. l..
- 49,. ceKera! Purchasing oGacsr.
sSMfl sspp, STATES sHIPpINo BOARD.
'eHsssSArI-ED PROPOSALS FoR THE Pun-
WSe MODEM OF Era THE ,aa;,,. Ferris TYPE
siii OF ass Dwr Sealed proposals
i4.so received at the abave office until
e the Su I; f.,y e. 1920. and then opened
InslRI sum basis .'As ia and where is"
North sss.ssntiy this vessel has been in
hsated auantie Coal Trade and Ia now
M on Prails Island New York Har-
~ pn,s'haed check for ten per cent OF
IA Tunase price must sccompany each
snIttea VIII vdnls OF payment arc to he sub
Asy irs WITH proposal. Prospective bidders
tlss R ,pest vessel on application to Ship
Mi ~ "a la Washington, %. c., Philadel-
l&Q6r.ss.s New York. Proposals should be
4lee6 g. e the United States Shipping
s1SajsA aaasnington. ID. G.. ana endorsed
lss8 !. rIroposalx for Steamship Fort
& n s.... Ine Board resArvcas the rig ht TO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
MARRIED AT MASON CITY.
Miss Ethel Cole Became the Bride of
@. l.. Kersey Last Friday
Evening.

A marriage which will interest
many DEBORAH friends of the bride
took place at Mason City last week
and Mason City paper gives the
following particulars:
Miss Ethel Cole and c. L. Ker-
sey of Kersey C Spoor were quietly
married at the home of F. J. Mcneil,
112 North Madison avenue Friday
evening at o'clock. The Rev. w.
T. Fisher read the simple ring SER
vice. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcneil, life long
friends of the groom, and their chill
dren witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs. Kersey has been employed by
the firm of Kersey & Spoor for many
years, first as saleslady at the Ma
son City establishment and later as
head of the branch store at DEBORAH
Mr. and Mrs. Kersey will be at
home in the DAILY apartments after
February 15."
The many DEBORAH friends of the
bride extend most sincere felicita-
tions and good wishes. Since coming
to DEBORAH a little over year ago
to take charge of the Decorah Coat
g. Suit Store she made scores of
friends, won by her pleasing person
atty and accommodating manner.
and her numerous friends regret to
see her leave DEBORAH. She has given
the patrons of the store here high
class service, and besides has endear-
ed herself to many warm, personal
friends, and all wish her much hap
piness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Base Ball Benefit Dance.

DEBORAH is planning on having an
other good base ball team here this
year, and steps are being taken now
to get up good team. and with this
end in view base ball benefit dance
will be held at Hangen's hall on
Monday night, Feb. 16. AT this dance
Duplex chair will be given away.
The chair is really two articles in
one, as all you have to do is press a
button and you have table, or a
chair as you choose. This dance will
be given to help buy uniforms for
this years ball team. The chair is
given to the ball team by A. B.
Mikesell, representing the Duplex
Chair Co. and it can be seen in the
barber shop of Herwig & Kennard.
Watch for bills and later announce
ments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
FINE YOUNG MAN PASSES.
William II. t. RenlSen Answered
Final Summons Friday, After
Ten Months Illness.

Last Friday afternoon at 1:15 o..
clock death claimed one of Decorah's
me young men, William H. T. Rem
ken, who passed away at the home
OF his mother on West Water street,
after an illness extending over the
past ten months, the last FIVE months
OF which he was confined to his bed,
death resulting from tubercular
troubles.
The deceased was born in DEBORAH
on October 10, 1878 and was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. e. Renken. He
grew to young manhood in DEBORAH
and received his education in the De-
corah schools. Twenty years ago he
took a position with the Adams Ex-
press Co., and worked his way up t.
responsible position with the COM
pany and remained with the same
company all these years. and continu-
ed with them when the company
was turned over to the American
Railway Express. For many years he
had a run between Chicago and Min
neapolis. He was forced by his ill
ness to give up the work last April
when he came home in the hopes of
recuperating his health.
William Renken was we'll and
favorably known and was one of De-
corah's best young men who bore the
respect and esteem of everybody. He
had kind and generous disposition
and was devoted to his parents, and
as his work kept him away from
home most of the time he never fail
ed to pay them annual visits. He was
q young man of sterling worth and
high character and had hundreds OF
friends here.
He is survived by his bereaved
mother, and one sister, Tilla NJ, of
this city and one brother Fred T., of
Kansas City, who is a travelling
auditor for the express company.
He arrived Monday night to attend
the funeral. To them is extended the
heartfelt sympathy of host of
friends in the loss of this beloved
son and brother.
The deceased was a member of the
Masonic order, Great Lights Lodge
of this city and the Eastern Star.
The funeral services were held
yesterday, Tuesday afternoon at
two O'Clock from the home, and was
under the auspices of the Masons.
Rev. Willett officiated and interment
was in Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Roaring and Forgetting.

If the truth must be told, we Am
orleans are queer bunch. The con-
sumer is staggering under wild and
profligate era of profiteering and
spending, and yet is doing not a
thing to check it.
He roars at the price OF an article
and rushes right in and buys it
whether he needs it or not. The
greater the cost the more determined
he is to have it.
Our fair price committe, haloed
with governmental dignity, talk
loudly and blur nightly and lay
down on their jobs.
Our public prosecutors emit dire
threats of punishments to come.
and they are still to come.
We gnash our teeth in our rage,
let off few pounds OF surplus steam
in public, and then go home and for
get all about it.
And the profteer keeps right on
pairing us down to the bone, knowing
that we will howl nightly, but that
it will never go beyond a few gusts
of harmless wind.
When it gets to the point that the
proflteers has left us nothing but the
bone we should be consistent in our
idocy, let out few more snarls OF
rage and then meekly hand over the
bone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Bought ST. Cloud anney.

Last Monday Austin Luros, the
real estate man. sold the st. Cloud
Hotel Annex to S. l.. McMasters.
This place is the fine brick residence,
second door west of the st. Cloud
Hotel, and is very fine piece of
property. The new owner expects to
remodel it into two fine apartments
and will occupy one of the apart
ments and rent the other. The resi-
dence is exceptionally we'll built and
is in very fine location. Will Duffy,
the former owner has been living in
Minneapolis for some time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Death of A. b. wanless.

Alonzo B. Wanless was born in Pc
cahonats county, West Virginia, Feb
10, 1914, lacking only a few days Of
being rs years of age at the time OF
his death. In 1856 he came with his
parents to Iowa, settling on farm in
Winneshiek county, near Button,
where he lived for 43 years with the
exception OF three years which were
spent in Kansas. where he married
Gertrude Shoecraft From the farm
he moved to Cresco and from Cresco
TO farm near Barr Oak, where he
passed away Jan. IA, 1920.
After having moved to Cresco he
Joined the NJ f. church and seemed
much in earnest. He was man OF
strong emotions, sensitive and retir-
iny by nature as tender hearted as a
child, yet firm in his own conyictions'
"a true friend to those who understood
him and to those who were intimate
ly connected with him in business.
During the last few years of his
life he worked and planned for the
future welfare of his family, remark
ing frequently to this effect.
Besides the splendid wife, who has
never been found wanting, he leaves
three sons and two daughters-Roy
Forest and Paul of Burr Oak. Mrs
Fred Mitchell, of Cresco and Mrs
Fred Lent of Northwood, Iowa; also
seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the
NJ. e. church in Cresco Saturday fore
noon, Jan. 18th, conducted by Rev
c. L. Nye and burial was in Oak
lawn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Ladies Aid Society Elects.

The Ladies Union Aid Society held
their election for 1920 recently and
elected the following:
1st Ward-Mrs. L. NJ. Enger, Mrs
DR.. Amy, Mrs. j. G. Iexom, Mrs,
Larry Keefe.
I'd Ward-Mrs. Henry Schultz
Mrs. B. j. Mckay, Miss Ida Oxley.
Sd Ward-Mrs. E. j. Curtin, Mrs
II. d. Paine, Mrs. Geo. Drummer. Mrs.
John Bernatz.
4th Ward-Mrs. o. w. Holm, Mrs
Fred Suhring, Mrs. Gilbert Hove.
9Th Ward--Mrs. c. X. Preus, Mrs
o. l.. Olson. Mrs l.. a. Marsh.
Mrs. G.. f. Baker, President; Mrs
]. II. Bratlish, treasurer; Mrs. L. B
Whitney. Secy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21

The DEBORAH Choral Union has de-
cided to give "The Creation" and
1T will be given one evening of the
week of Feb. %, at the Grand opera
house, at a price of so cents plus
war tax. Feb. % is National Song
Week. While the soloists have not
been chosen yet, the chorus is doing
excellent work. THE Creation" has
not been given in DEBORAH for about
fifteen years, and will no doubt be
well received.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
VETERAN FLORIST RErIREs.
w. II. SymOnds to Enjoy Rest From
Forty-Three Years Business
Career

w. L. Symonds, the we'll known
proprietor of the home of the roses
and carnations of the West Side
Greenhouses, has retired from the
business after a business career OF
forty-three years in this city. He re-
| Gently rented the greenhouses to his
two sons, Henry and w. T.
Mr.. Symonds came to this country
in July 1858 from his native country,
England. He worked his passage
across the water, and when he land
ed here he didn't know a living soul,
and had the munificient sum of eight
crowns in English money, or about
$40. After arriving in the United
States he went to Fort Dodge, where
he lived couple of years and in
1870 came to DEBORAH In those days
Col Taylor, well known to many of
our older residents had a beautiful
summer home north of DEBORAH, the
property now being owned by Phil
Halse, and it was on this place that
Mr.. Symonds secured his FIRST work
here, in assisting in identifying the
place.
In 1887 he secured some ground
on the West Side and opened up a
greenhouse in small way, and also
operated a garden, and right up to
1920 he sold garden truck about the
city. In the meantime his greenhouse
business was growing all the time,
and his buildings now contain a glass
space of $4,000 square feet, and the
ground covered by the business con-
tains IL acres.
Symonds flowers have had a big
demand, not only locally, but big
mail order business has developed.
The prices too, have advanced since
Bill first opened up, as for instance
now three carnations cost today
what he used to sell dozen for. In
the old days he was glad to get 35
cents. Today they sell at $3.50 a
dozen.
Mr.. Symonds made pronounced
success of his garden and florist
business, and it was done by hard
work and close attention to the
business. He was always generous
and never failed to give good mea-
SIRE and his daily visits were looked
forward to by hundreds of custom
ers.
His two sons who have grown up
in the business will give the same
careful attention to all details that
the father has given.
Mr.. Symonds was married here 20
Miss Anna Kreutter and she was one
of his valuable assistants in helping
build up the beautiful home OF
flowers. They have three sons and
one daughter DR.. John Syn onds, Of
Miles City, Mont, Henry and w. I.
and Miss Sarah at home.
Mr.. Symonds win be 70 years old
next May, and is deserving of a well
earned rest, and we wish him many
years of life and usefulness yet, and
wish the sons success and prosperity
in the continuance of this fine
( business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Beauseant Commandry Installs.

On last Monday evening, Jan. 10,
Beauseant Commandery, No. IL
Knights Templar, installed the fol-
lowing officers:
Eminent Com.-W. w. Sanders.
Generalissimo-P.. II. Schlatter
Capt. Gen.-B. A. Slocum
Senior Warden-B. b. Morss
Junior Warden-E. j. Parman,
Prelate-L B. Whitney
Treasurer. F. B. Portman
Recorder. r. Cratsenberg
Standard Bearer-G. ID. Bollman
Sword Bearer-H. f. Barthell
Warden-H. B. Winter
Sentinel. l.. Caldwell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Attention Ex-seryice Men.

Smoker and get together meeting
of all ex-service men regardless of
membership in the American Legion
on Thursday evening, January ed,
1920 in the Anton Bernatz Post No.
1853 Club Rooms at s p. m. Fags and
eats. Bring another Cob" or "Yank"
with you. 2-2.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Sold John Mcconnell Residence.

A. G. Christian sold the John Nc
Connell residence on the West Side
last week to Martin Qualley, the
gentleman who bought the Ed. Far
rington residence last fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Have You Been Enumerated?

The census Office is making up the
final figures for DEBORAH. If you have
not been enumerated, or if you know
of anyone who has not been enumer-
ated, communicate with the census
Office at once. Phone 563.
Very truly,
1. w. BRUNT,
Supervisor Census 4th Dist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
TEACHERS, Examination.

The regular teachers examination
will be held on Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday, Jan. 2s, 20 and 80
at the office of the county superin-
tendent
II. f. MILLER, Co. Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Ames Contest Date.

The seventeenth annual state con-
vention and exhibition of the Iowa
Corn and Small Grain Growers AS
ISOLATION will be held at Ames, Feb.
. to II. This show and the Farmers
Short Course will be held at the same
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Study Center.

The third Study Center will be
held at the High School building in
DEBORAH OH Saturday. Jan. "a
H. e. MILLER, Co, Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21

The average hourly wage of wom-
en- silk workers in the United States
increased 102 per cent during the
period from September 1914. and
March, 1919.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Food Sale.

The Methodist ladies will hold a
food sale in the Rest Room Saturday
Jan. "a, beginning at two o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Christian Science Services.

Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings 3 D. m.
SUNDAY 10:45 a. m.
Subject, Truth"
SUNDAY School ~ O'CLOCK.
Reading Room open Wednesday
and Saturday from to 4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many
kind friends and neighbors for their
sympathy, assistance and floral Of
ferings during the illness. death and
burial of our beloved father, Knute
Nelson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21

tor the purpose OF buying Clothing for the
Ben Bear Customers.
There has been-many changes during all
these years; merchants have come and gone
but the Square Dealing Clothing Store, is To-
Gated on the same corner, where the bust
ness was started back in 1876. Ever since
the first day come to DEBORAH it has been
my constant work to strive for excellence,
quality and service. There has never been
any Misrepresentation practiced in this store.
Its a store that gives men SQUARE DEAL
always in every way. Customers of today
were our customers "A years ago. Here ev-
cry suit, or anything else is guaranteed You
couldn't 60 wrong here on quality. You
couldn't 60 wrong on price, as we know, and
so do our customers, that our prices are very
reasonable on every single article you buy
here. l am going to New York now, even
though its midwinter to look over our Spring
and Summer purchases. Manufacturers in
the East know by this tir1e that don't ac-
cept any goods unless the quality is such as
| want as don't attempt to pan off lot of
poor wearing clothing on anybody. Every
thing sell is guaranteed, and / make sure in
advance that quality is the best so that Gus
toners will find no fault The Ben Bear plan
OF small profits many sales, buying in
large quantities, makes big saving for the
buyer.
This coming Spring Our stock of clothing
will be complete in every detail We bought
great many complete lines of suits long
ago, long before the big advance of the COM
ing season. Clothing of quality is higher in
price than it used to be- so is everything else;
but that doesn't matter SO long as when you
buy, you get clothing OF quality, and you are
absolutely sure Of getting quality here. If you
buy suit or overcoat or any other article
which does not prove satisfactory, we want
you to return it for exchange, or for refund of
money. We enjoyed good business during
the winter season, have added many new
customers to our list of old customers, who
have traded here for the past A years Bus
mess like ours doesn't come to any man un-
less he is entitled to it. We have your conf
dence because you know you can rely on ev
cry promise we make, and no matter what
the future may have in store for us, the Ben
Bear Corner will always be known as the
SQUARE DEALING CLOTHING STORE of
DEBORAH and Winneshiek County. l thank
you most cordially for your trade, with the
further assurance on my part, and those who
are associated with me. that by trading here
you will save many, many dollars during the
year
Yours for business,
| Ben Be0r On
Bv Ron Roar proe't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-01-21

rom
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-23
sharpshoot.rs seour New York.

New York.-Armed with repeating
rifles, twenty picked sha -pshooters Of
the New York police force secured the
city in automobiles IA hunt for ban.
dts. Each sharpsht )ter was accom-
panied by three detectivct md pa
trolman. They were undcr orders to
shoot every suspect who attempted to
escape them. Other di-Ntic measures
10 curb New York's crime wave have
been launched by police officials and
Judges.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-23
Must Provide .or Workers.

Topeka, Kan.-Flour mills In Kansas
which have curtailed production must
take care of faithful and skilled men
during the period o. industrial depres.
sion SO that these employees may pro-
vide living for their families, the
KaINas Court Of Indus strial Relations
has ruled The court held the mills
had the right to curtail production be-
cause Of market conditions over which
they have no control.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-23
Bad Stomach
Sends Her to Bed
for 10 Months
Eaf0nEO Cots H0P Upg

"Over a year ago." says Mrs. Dora
Williams, 81 took TO bed and for 10
months did not think would live.
Eatonic helped me SO much I an now
up and able to work. I recommend Il
highly for stomach trouble"
Eatonic helps people to get well BY
taking up and carrying out the excess
acidity and gases that put the stomach
out of order. If you have indigestion,
sOurness, heartburn, belching. food ra.
peating, or other stomach distress, take
an Eatonic after each meal. Big box
costs only a trifle with yeur druggists
guarantee.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-23
CONDENSED RE oRD OF THE
PROGRESS OF EVENTS AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
FROM ALL SOURCES
SAYINGS, DOING ACHIEVE
MENTS, sUFFERINGS, HOPES
AND FEARS OF MANKIND.
WESTERN

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-23
Fighting Rases In .-ipperary.

Dublin.-Troop reinforcements were
rushed to the mountains Of Tipperary
where eighteen refssns were killed
AMI many were wounded In pitched
bsttle between soldiers and Sim Fein-
eIs. A detachment of british troops
was ambushed near Mrilinahone.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-23
Not Too Thrifty.

"How much do you charge . fellef
to take wash?" asked grimy look
ing individual Of the cashier at q pub
lie bath house.
Fifty cents a bath, or II for s."
replied the cashier. ut would pay
you to buy IS ticket"
"Nothin' doln'" answered the grimy
individual, decisively. "How do know
I'm going to live II yearsr-Toledo
Blade.