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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Methodist Church Notes

The only service next Sunday vii
be Sunday school at 10 A. NJ. and
Epworth League at $50 P. ". as the
pastor, Rev. George Woodall, is in
attendance at the annual session Of
the Upper Iowa Conference at Ma
son City, Iowa.
There will be no prayer meeting
on Thursday evening due to the
absence of the pastor.
The pastor left for Mason City
on Tuesday morning. The confer
ence session begins Sept. 9th and
closes Monday Oct. I'd.
Louise Krumm will represent the
DEBORAH church at the conference
Bible Story Telling Contest which
takes place orr Friday evening Sept.
goth, at Mason City. Miss .Krumm
has previously won in three lesser
group contests and by so doing has
made herself eligible to contest IN
the finals. Mrs. c. w. Dack in
structor, will accompany Miss
Krumm to Mason City.
The Epworth League will give a
banquet in the basement of the
church next Wednesday evening,
Sept. 9th. All Epworth Leaguers
and other young people of the church
are urged to be present.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Valdia Borne, "Wednesday, Oct.
4th, at 2:30 o'clock. All members
and friends are invited to be present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Special Train for Legionnaires

The National convention of the
American Legion will be held In
New Orleans on Oct. 16 to 20. A
large number of members of Anton
Bernatz Post are planning on at
tending and a special sleeping car
will leave DEBORAH at $50 p. m.
Oct. IA. There are practically en-
ough members now who have signi-
fed their intention of going to I'LL
the car, but if there are any other
Legion members DESTROYS of going
they can be accommodated, if they
will notify DR.. ]. D. Hexom, Nels
Nelson or Chas. Altfillisch, the COM
mittee in charge in DEBORAH. The
sleeper will be parked on the track
in st. Louis and used by the mem
bers for sleeping quarters while In
New Orleans. They will leave on
return trip to DEBORAH on Friday
Oct. 20 and arrive here Sunday
morning at $50. The total expense
of the round trip will be $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Mrs. +, X. Hoyden Passes

Mrs. Z. X. Hovden, beloved wife
of E. X. Hovden, of DEBORAH, passed
away Monday evening at six O'Clock
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. G. NerIie in Springfield
Twp. She had been i'll for a year
and half. In the spring of 1921
she was taken sick with the flu, and
had apparently recovered from the
effects of it, but later was taken
i'll again. In company with her hus-
band she spent last winter IN San
Antonio, Texas, coming back home
last spring. She went TO the home
of her parents in the country, where
everything possible was done for her'
but to no avail, and she gradually
failed in health until the end.
Mabel Berthe Nerlie was born IN
Springfield township, Jan. %, 1894
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w.
Nerlie. On Dec. 1, 1919 she was
united in marriage to E. X. Hovden,
of DEBORAH, and they made their
home in this city until they went TO
Texas in the fall of 1921. Inc
deceased was a woman possessed OIL
sunny disposition which endear-
cd her TO many friends and she was
beloved by all. Her death now Jus'
IN the bloom of young womanhooo
brings sorrow to all who rver nae
the pleasure of her acquaintance an'
much sympathy is extended TO 'n'
bereaved ones in their loss
She is survived by the bereaVeS
husband and. three step children
Kathinka Hovden, of MINNEAPOLIS
Norman and Ernest of Oakes' n. u
besides her parents, one sister AM
two brothers, Mrs. Ole Holversop
Curder and Henry Merle, al 0
Springfield township.
The funeral services will be nell
4or,orrow Thursday at 1880 from IN
home Of her parents and 2:5o ff0, !,
+be F. n. f. L. church in Deeoraf
Rev, |. B. Torrison viii ofIieiate an
;nternent will be in the Norwegl"
cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Prof. Allen on Visit FrOss
Minneapolis

Prof. H. Allen, of Minneapolis,
arrived last Thursday on a visit to
his brothers, and his sister, Miss
Thor,ne Allen, of Springfield town
nip, who has been very i'll. Miss
Allen has been sick for the past
three months. 1t is the wish or
her many friends that she will en-
joy complete recovery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Catholic Priest Drops Dead

Rev. Father Slattery, pastor of the
Catholic church at West Ridge, near
Waukon, dropped dead Sunday morn
ing while reading Mass. Rev.
Slattery had been a priest for %
wears and was well known through
out this section of Iowa. He was a
native of Ireland. The funeral will
be held at Waukon this morning,
with Archbishop j. j. Keane of Du-
buque officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Mott & Co. Getting in New Goods

The dry goods firm of Mott & Co.
received huge amount of new fall
goods from New York Monday even
ing, purchased by Mr.. Walter Mott
and sister Miss Donite, who are
there on a buying trip. Twelve Big
boxes arrived by express, besides a
a dray load or more by freight, and
more are on the road. They made
the biggest purchases they have ever
made on any previous buying trip
and it goes without saying that the
many patrons of this popular store
will have a wide and beaut full as
sortment to make selections from.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Angus Cattle Sals

We will sell 40 head of Cattle on
the farm at Canton, Mimi, on Wed
nesday, Oct. 18th, commencing at
1 o'clock. Consisting of Herd Bulls,
Farmer Bulls, Breeding Cows some
with Calves at Foot, Some Open
Heifers. 7 of the lot were in the
Show Herd this fall.
M. C. WILLFORD c. A. RYAN
Canton, Min.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Conversational Church

Preaching services on Sunday ll:oo
a. m. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday school
9:45 a. m. Christian Endeavor $3.50
D. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday
1880 P. NJ. Remember the Rally
Day srevices Sunday, Oct. 8.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
74S Enrolled at High School

The total enrolment of the De-
corah Public School is now 1898. Pro-
spects of getting up to 500 in the
next few weeks are very good.
Parents of children in the second
grade were sent a QUESTIONABLE IN
quiring whether they would prefer
having part of their children trans
ported TO the West Side, attending
school both morning and afternoon,
: lenqtinue u at prAent. Ten
r. the Ca ,e and fifty voted
continuance Of the present ar
N yemelt so that the present
S@fe ,ms Gill probably be continued
untlk lie completion of the new
High School building. The pupils
are getting more than a half days
instruction, of course, and are doing
regular second grade work so that
there need be no fear on the part Of
anyone that their children will con-
tinue as regular third graders next
year if their work is satisfactorily
done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-09-27
Commercial Club Meets Tomorrow

The DEBORAH Commercial Club will
resume regular meetings tomorrow,
Thursday evening, after having sus-
pended meetings for a while during
the hot weather. There are a number
OF important matters to be taken up
and full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

much to keep her in food as it does
for all the rest of the family.
The inmates have the benefit Of all
the reading matter that comes Tor
the superintendent family. The sit
, ting room is used in common by the
SUPERINTENDENT and inmates and the
place has a homelike atmosphere.
Buildings and Equipment-There
are no fire eXtinsuishers. Water Is
piped from a near BY spring and the
supply is very poor. it only drlps INTO
a hocshead at the end of the sink,
The quality is poor and the super
intendent says they get mostly sur
face water and it is never clear. Inc
earth closet is in very bad location
for privacy and in the opinion OF the
inspector. much too near the kitchen
to be sanitary.
Storerooms-The cellar was clean.
\ large closet off from the kitchen IS
used for some of the supplies Good
we'll cooked foo was seen on the
table In the dining room.
Hedt-Wood stoves supply the
heat.
Recent Improvements-The Kitchen
ana dining room have been papefed
since the last inspection. The whole
place looks rather better than for
merly.
Farna-The live stock on the farm
consists Of nine COWS, three horses
II hens and six pigs. Cream is sent
to the creamery.
Recommendation and Suggestions
L-ire eytipclIisherS
Toilets moved to better location
! and away from the kitchen.
Better water supply and from
4 different source. Actually IN order
to have a properly equipped farm ior
. the care of the aged and .nfirm, the
+ almshouse should be supplied with
running water, both hot and cold
flush closets and baths.
Painting and papering in some OF
/ the roms is needed.
! the rooms is needed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS
REAL ALL STAR CAST
ASSEMBLED FOR "OISRAELF

Georoe ArIiss Supported by An
Unusually Clever Cast Of Players
The cast supporting George Arliss.
the distinguished actor. in his screen
version OF "Disraeli," is star cast
Of the first magnitude. This Iroduc-
ton will be the feature at the opera
House beginning Friday matinee.
At the outset. for the beneflt OF
those who read and sometimes be-
heve false reports. Louise HUFF
whose admirers are legion. did not re-
tire from the screen a year ago.
Miss Huff is the particular bright lit
tie star in Mr.. Arliss' support and she
returns to the screen after needed
rest more beautiful. more charming
seemingly more talented than ever
before.
Reginald Denny, who has played
opposite many famous screen stars,
has one of the leading parts and Mrs.
George Arliss. an actress OF rare
charm and undoubted ability. sup,
| ports her husband in this production.
Henry Carvill, a prominent English
actor who has played in many stage
plays and in many pictures in Amerl-
ca that one almost forgets he is an
| Englishman, plays the Duke of
! Glastonbury" with Mr.. Arliss as he
did in the stage version.
Frank Losee is known to every film
! "fan" through his long association in
| pictures during tie last six years.
| One of his greatest roles was "Uncle
Tom in Uncle Toms Cabin" but
Mr. Losee has several hundred roles
to his credit.
| Edward J. Ratclffe, an English
actor who has been so closely identi-
! fed with the American stage and
! ton.
Margaret Dale. who was leading
lady for Henry Miller. John Drew.
played with Mr.. Arliss in
/ the stage production of "Disraeli'
from the opening night. and
in the picture she has her
| familiar role of Mrs. Travers," the
beautiful Russian agent and head Of
the spy system surrounding Disraeli.
!, Grace Grswold also has played in
support of many famous stage stars,
, and she brings all of her abilities to
| bear on her characterization of the
Duchess Of Glastonbury"
| Noel Tcarle. as in the case of Regi-
| nald Denny, comes down from several
generations of English actors. He
recently PLAYED in Dream Street.
Horny kolkcr is the director. and
Harry A. Fischbeck the cameraman.
tho latter having achieved some ex-
| cellont results in photogra ply and in
[ lighting in this picture. Charles Os-
! born Scessel was the art director
| ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Headquarters Of
Asst. Fuel Director
To Be At Portland

Everett r. Josselyn Of Portland,
who has acted as assistant to Fuel
Director Andrew p. Lane since the
formation of the state Fuel Admin
istration, viii hereafter make his
headquarters at Portland AT his per-
sonal business interests in that city
require his attention.
The experience Of Mr.. Josselyn rs
secretary to Hon. James &. Hamlen
of Portland, federal fuel director for
Maine during the World War, and his
knowledge of the fuel wants of the
different communities, of the state,
have been of great assistance to Mr..
Lane in the organizat tion of the pres
ent State Fuel administration. Mr..
Josselyn Will still act as assistant
fuel director ana will. under the Iii
rcction of Mr.. Lane, look after fuel
conditions and will also be subject to
call from Gov. Baxter, should his
presence be necessary either at Au-
gusta or any other section Of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
STATE HOUSE

than 81 years Of age can be legally
elected as such representative is an
other question which must be con-
sidered with reference to the age of
such person at the commencement of
the term Of the legislature to which
he Is elected.
IT the person elected is of legal
age when the legislature convenes
We think the fact that he became of
age after he was nominated or elect
ed would not necessarily bar him
from being a legal member of the
legislature.
1T has been judicially held that
one who is an alien at the time of his
election may Yet take the office if
he be naturalized after his election.
State VS.. Murray, % Wis, 96 Per-
kins VS.. Van Beck Qowa). 19 l.. i.
r. A. So; Opinion of the Justices, 95
Me. 5s7.
The reasoning Of the courts in the
above cited cases would apply equal
ly well TO the question raised by you
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR!
State Hjohwav Conatruction

Seaeled proposals addressed to the
State Highway Commission. Augusta.
Maine, for building seven sections Q!
State highway in the Towns of Bridg'
/ ton, 2.64 miles; Rockport-Camdcn, l.O'
mile. of bituminous macadam surface,
Presque Isle. 3.7S miles of cement
concrete surface; and Turner. -.
miles, Perry, 316 miles, Rome aud
J New Sharon, 3.67 miles. and New
Sharon. 3.37 miles. all of gravel sur
face Will be received by the Commis'
sion at its office in the State House
Augusta. Maine. until eleven IN
O'Clock A. NJ. Standard Time, August
25th, 1922, and at that time and place
publicly opened and read. The woFS,
Will consist OF grading, drainage. snC1
surfacing.
Each proposal must be made upon
the blank form provided by the Com
mission. for a copy of which De-
posit of one dollar will be required
and must be accompanied by a certified
check or surety bond for 1910 Of the
Of State of Maine. The enevlope en-
closing the proposal should be plainly
marked Proposal for State Hghwayl
construction in the Town of --,
me deposit and the certified chect
VIII be returned to the unsuccessfu.
ditions stipulated.
pond satisfactory to the Commis'l
SION, or not less than one-fourth mol
more than one-half of the amount o.l
me contract will be required Plan'l
may be seen and forms Of spccifca'
!,ons and contract may be obtained az
Maine.
The right is reserved to reject al!
or all proposals.
MILL!AM NJ. AVER. Chairman.
FKAEk a. PEABODY,
LYMAN II. NELSON,
nav state Highway Commission.
PAUL d. SARGENT.
Chief Engineer.
natcd at Augusta, Me, August u
aug1o-15-17-la-ol-%
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
NEW CORPORATIONS

The office of the attorney general
has approved the certificates Of in
corporation Of the following new cor
poratiOns:
York Coal Company Inc. organized
at York, to buy and sell real estate
in Maine for the purpose OF carrying
on a wholesale and retail coal and
wood business; capital stock. $4,000.
all of which is common nothing paid
in par value Of shares, 500: number
OF shares subscribed, three: dircc-
tors-Prcsident. Carl A. johnson of
Boston. Mass; treasurer, Walter 6.
Hcrdcr of Boston. Mass: clerk. Ar
thur f. Sewall of York Village.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
E. L. Palmer Resigns
As Deputy Sealer of
Weights and Measures

Edwin L. Palmer OF Portland has
resigned as State deputy of sealer of
weights and measures, with the
Maine Department of Agriculture, to
accept an appointment with the bu-
rcau of chemistry of the L. s. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Mr.. Palmer has been associated
with the State department for seven
years in various capacities and was
appointed to succeed Levi s. Pen
ncll as sealer of weights and meas
ures a year ago. He has bccn colah-
Grating field inspector in Maine with
the federal Department of Aericul-
ture for five years. He will report at
New York Aug. 2s for duty with the
Eastern division, which includes New
York and the New England states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
c.. & C. Inspection
Madison Town Farm

The State Board Of Charities ana
report of an inspection Of the Mac; .
ison town farm July a, 1922:
Administra tion-The 6uperintCnu-
ent and matron. Mr. and Mrs. VIII
bur Burtshell, have been here some
eight months and receive an annual !
salary of $500. At the time of the
inspection there We're five special en-
pioyes, men engaged in having. The
superintendent and matron are Very
pleasant seeming people and th3 in
mates speak we'll Of them and TIE
treatment received. They state
themselves, however, that they fnd
the work hard and hat they are rot
desirous of staying there longer.
The last visit by a member of the
Board of Overseers of Poor is report
ed to have been in June of this year
cipline-There are three in
mates, one man under 60 and two
women over so. One of the women Is
feeble minded, and the other is par
TALLY insane. The man has creeping
paralysis. The feeble minded woman
assists with the washing of dishes
but her mentality keeps her from do
ing more. The largest number pres
ent since the previous inspection has
been three and the smallest. 5. All
are required to battle and change their
clothing once a week Individull
towels and drinking cups are not pro-
vided. There is one family table and
al inmates and employees eat to-
gether with the exception of the par
TALLY insane woman who cooks h.-r
own food and eats in her room. She
really keeps house by herself. She
was absent on the day Of inspection,
having gone to the village on sat
urday to remain over Sunday. The
matron states that it costs about as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

intendcnt of the Augusta Genera
hospital who has been passing q
week with Mrs. V. V. Burnhelmer
has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Finn and
daughter, Doris, of Washington
were in this place Friday on their
way to Waldoboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. o. StahI with a
party of relatives have been passing
several days at their cottage "Sea
B"oeze" in Miscongus.
Harold r. Shuman made business
trip to Waldoboro, Friday.
+. l.. league and son. Arnold of
Warren We're guests of his narents
Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. league, Wednes-
day.
Rev. George B. Davis took a party
OF ladies on an auto trip to Rockland
ednesday. consisting of Mrs. Nellie
| Wlnchenback and daughter, Alice.
Mrs. Lydia Morse. and Mrs. Elmus
Shuman. They called on Mrs. Edith
Walter at the Knox hospital.
Maynard Joudrey and son, Ralph.
or Plttsfield, Mass, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George Eugley.
Mrs. Margaret Caldcrwood is IN
Naldoboro for a few weeks caring
for Mrs. Charles Roe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall P. league
and little son, George, are now very
pleasantly located in their new home.
Mrs. Charles Howard and daughter,
Helen of Allstone, Mass, are visiting
Fer mother, Mrs. Daisy Burnheimer.
Rev. George B. Davis is on his
three weeks vacation and is attend
ing campmeeting in Northport this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Shuman and
Miss Margaret Bennatti were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmus Shu-
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Stahl of Cam
den were callers in this place Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. leland Johnston of
Washington Mills were Sunday
guests of Mrs. Johnston's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Miller.
Mrs. Carrie Feyler has gone to
Richmond to visit her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Lexton Mank and
daughter. Beulah, drove to Waldobo-
ro Sunday and were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Dean.
Mr. and Mrs. Zillie Winchback Of
Union called on Mr. and Mrs q p
Walter Sunday ening.
Miss Marion Orff who broke bor
arm several weeks ago. had the mic
lor'uhe 10 fall Friday and rebreak it
.eiie has tn" sympathy of her many
friends in her double misfortune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Hon. William H. Fisher OF Augusta.
the deputy attorney general. Tuesday
rendered an opinion in which he
states that il a person is Of legal age
when the legislature convenes. the
fact that he becomes Of age after he
was nominated or elected would not
necessarily bar him from being
legal member Of the legislature.
The opinion Of Deputy Attorney
General Fisher bearing on the oues-
ton 10 as follows:
Tn reply to your question Can a
minor legally be a candidate for the
once OF representative to the state
legislature you are advised that We
are unable to hnd any constitutional
or statutory provision which pro-
hisits or restricts the right OF any
one to be q candidate for any ONCE.
whether or not person less
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
"The Beauty Shop" With Raymond
Hitchcock Conjro

Tho Beauty Shop" a magnificent
Cosmopolitan production for Para
mount. based ON the famous stage
comedy of the same name, will be the
big feature at the Colonial theatre
Thursday. Raymond Hitchcock is
featured and the other players are:
Billy b. Van. James j. Corbett,
Louise Fazenda. the Fairbanks
Twins, Diana Allen, Montagu Love
and IauranCe Wheat.
The picture was adapted by Dotty
Hobart. Edward Dillon was the di-
rector The play opened at the AS
tor Theatre in New York on April 13,
1914, had a profitable season there
and then went on the road.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Ind. Accident Comm.
Decision in DUDE Case

\ decision was rendered Tuesday
by Arthur J.. Thayer, chairman of the
Maine Industrial Accident Commits
sion, in the case of Fred Dube versus
the Augusta Lumber Company and
the American Mutual Liability Insur-
ance Company, insurers, awarding
compensation.
Duhe on August 4, 1919. while in
the employ of the Augusta Lumber
Company, lost his left forearm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Public Utilities
Comm. Decision

\ decision was rendered Tuesday
by the Public Utilities Commission
authorizing the Portland Water Dis
trict to purchase from the Diamond
Island Association for $4,000. the
property which has been used by the
Diamond Island Association in the
supplying of water for domestic and
municipal purposes to the inhabitants
Of Great Diamond Island, and the
Diamond Island Association is auth
orizod to sell and convey its property
to the Portland Water District.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
WALDOBORO

NORTH-MisS Lois Burnheimer
ther, Mrs T.. G. league
Harold Il. Sherman. who has been
suffering with an absccss in his
throat, is better
Mrs. Ellard Mank and little son,
who have been in Portland for a
few days have returned home.
Mrs. Olive Shuman and Misses
Olive and Frances Stahl called on
Mrs. Margaret Caldcrwood, Monday
evening.
Mrs. Sarah Hayden, former super
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
STATE HOUSE CHAT

c. H. Crawford. sheep specialist
for the State Department of Asricul
ture and secretary and manager Of
tho Maine Sheep and Wool Growers
Association. was among the speakers
at an all-d day meeting Of the East
Kennebec Pomona held Tuesday at
Windsor. His subject was How Can
Farmers Best Cooperateo"
J. Thomas Dionne. field agent for
the division of markets, Department
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
BLUE SKY LAW" ADVERTISE
MENT

Application having been made 10
the Banking Department by the fol,
lowing named persons to be registered
as a Dealer in Securities under the
provisions OF Chap 40, Sec. ll-23. Of
the Revised Statutes. as amended, r.
gal notice is hereby given and any
person may, within two weeks from
the date of This publication. file objcc-
ton to the proposed registration with
the Banking Department.
Name Business Addres,
The c. S. Bigsby Com
pany, Boston. Mass
FRED f. LAWRENCE.
Bank Commi issiuner.
Augusta, Maine, Aug. -, 1922.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Joseph c. LincoIn's Story Picturized

Joseph c. Lincoln's famous sea story,
Partners of the Tide will be seen
at the Colonial today and the story
has been picturized in such a man
ncr that the most critical will be
satisfied that the story has not been
contorted.
Mention should be made Of the two
shipwreck scenes They are we'll
placed in the continuity and provide
genuine thrlls-Adv.