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BY HARRY J. GREEN. DECORAH, MARCH 15, 1911. teener Buys Annex. The deal was closed Monday noon for the purchase of the Grand Opera Annex by Ceorge Mizener, from Will Hustvedt, the proprietor.

The plaice will he in charge of Mr. Mizener's son Eddie, who Is a very active and progressive young man. The Annex has done a good business since opening, and we hope the new proprietor will do well. Tearing Down Landmark. The old Sile Ervin residence, corner of Mechanic and Jefferson streets, is being torn down.

It is an old timer, built by Mr. Ervin and an associate who did a pretty good job, considering the fact that neither of them were carpenters, but has served its time, and the corner is to be cleared up and either sold for a new building site or made into a play ground. New Telephone Directory. A new directory of the local telephone exchange and its connections is being issued from this office this It contains a large number of new names and corrections, and will be a great convenience for patrons. It is bound in a red cover, and thus will be easily distinguished from any directories heretofore published.

Manager Moran has made a special effort to have the book complete and up-to-date in every respect. Loses Last Game. The Decorah high school basket ball team down in their only defeat for this season at Hampton on Friday night, when they lost by the score of 28 to 23. We can see no reason for their defeat unless perhaps it was over confidence, having won from this team and every other team played during the season. It is reported to have been a rough and tumble game, which may account for the result.

Nicholson iu Cement Business. Mr. M. J. Nicholson, former chairman of the Board of Supervisors of this county, and a friend were here from Fort Dodge last week, and Mr.

Nicholson was warmly greeted by his many old friends in Decorah. He is now associated with a large Portland cement plant under construction at Gilmore City, near Fort Dodge, the company having a capital stock of $3,300,000. Besides the manufacture of cement a large rock crushing plant will soon be in operation. This will make one of the large-t manufacturing institutions in lowa. Whet City Carriers Do.

In accordance with Instructions from the post office department, the local post office has been busy the pa-: week in keeping a close record of the city carriers, Messrs. R. A. Price, F. E.

Bloomfield, E. V. and Richard Roberg, and tbe re-ult has been a collection of Interesting statistics, showing that they have delivered an average of 73 1 ces of mail per day, which weighed 110 pounds, and to do this has required 1-2 miles of walking and 213 stops. This mail is about equally divided between the first class and lower class the former being exclusively letters, ami the latter magazines and merchandise. Died in Edward Nesheirn, a former resident of Canoe township, and son of Mrs.

J. J. Nesheirn, died in Minneapolis last Tuesday, from tuberculosis, and was brought here for burial, the funeral being held from the Big Canoe church on Friday. Rev. K.

Seehus officiating. He born in Canoe township April IC, 187 7, and was married in Minneapolis July 10. 1902 to Miss Margaret Alexander of Madison, to jni union three children were be of whom, with the widow, JF live. 1 ive. Deceased was a barber by tfrade, and livid on the home farm in Canoe township until 1900, then going to Cresco, Rochester and Minneapolis.

Besides the wife and children, his mother, four sisters and one brother survive: Sophia Nesheirn and Mrs. Lester Hill of Canoe, Mrs. S. S. Nesheirn, Miss Emma Nesheirn of Decorah, and Christopher Nesheirn of Spring Valley, Minn.

John W. lsniith, Greensboro, has three children, and like most children they frequently take cold. have trhd several kinds of cough lie says, have nevi found any yet that did them as much good as Cough For sale by all medicine dealers. Mar. us do your next order of job printing.

DIED FROM INJURIES, George Johnson Succumbed to Severe Accident Reported Last Week. When we went to press last week we reported the terrible accident which befell George Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Johnson of Nassett shortly before noon on Wednesday. Soon after the paper was issued he passed away, surviving the accident only two or three hours.

He was at the farm of Jens Kallovang in Glenwood township, assisting in operating a power sawing outfit. It was the same outfit which I caused the death just a short time before of Carl Moen. and previous to that had been the cause of ser- I ions injury to another party. While they were working the belt slipped off the drive and wrapping itself about George threw him directly into the wheel, striking on his head and crushing his skull so severely that he did not regain consciousness, but died within three hours after the accident. Doctors were immediately summoned, but they were unable to do anything for him.

He was born in September 1882, and was therefore 28 years of age, and had been married just 6ix months at the time of his death. His widow is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hexom, who at the time were preparing to move to Decorah to make their home. He had taken the complete four course in civil engineering at the state college at Ames, graduating a year ago, and since then had several splendid offers of positions, but preferred to remain on the farm.

He was an active member of and the Winneshiek County Sangerferbund, and a young gentlej man who was esteemed most highly by everyone who knew him, being a popular favorite everywhere. His sad death, just at the threshliold of active life, comes as a severe blow to the grief-stricken widow and ins family, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral services were held on Saturday from tlie home at 12:09 o'clock, and from tlie church at 1:30 Rev. S. A.

Scarvie officiating. Rev. Borge, who confirmed him spoke at the home, ntul and members of sang at the church, which was packed, to its utmost capacity. Our New Flag. A manufacturer down east lias invented a new flag and wishes congress to adopt it.

The novelty is a circle of red about 4S stars. This will not excite the rich Olympian ichor that tingles in the nation's veins, now that President Taft has arranged reciprocity with Canada and sent the American army to the Itio Grande to await the downfall of Mexico. What we want is a starry emblem stretching from the north pole to tlie equator, from Peary to Panama, with t'e shimmering, diaphanous rays of the aurora borealis illumining and glorifying its colors of red, while and blue. Let its light be as silvery as the voices of our senoritas, its red as rich as the harvests of our fields, its white as pure as the breath cf morning in tlie Adirondacks, its blue as deep as the dome of heaven and its stars as constant as Senator Dubuque Times-Journal. ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of lowa in and for Winneshiek County. Lucinda Cairns, Plaintiff, vs. Andrew M. Cairns, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that there is on file In the office of the District Court the petition in equity of Lucinda Cairns, Plaintiff, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, such as to endanger the life of the plaintiff, and on the grounds of habitual drunkedness.

Plaintiff asks the custody of their child, Ethel Irene Cairns. Now, therefore, unless you appear and defend on or before noon of the 2nd day of the next term of the said court, commencing April 17th, 1911, your default will be entered and judgment rendered against you in accordance with the prayer of said petition. Dated February 21st, 1911. E. R.

ACRES, 8-4 Attorney for Plaintiff. NOTICK IX PRORATE. To Whom it May Concern: You and each of you are hereby notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek County, lowa, on the 17th day of April, 1911, at 1:30 P. to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of ANNA F. FARNSWORTH, late of Decorah, Winneshiek County, lowa, deceased, at which time and place you will appear and show cause, if any, why said will should not be admitted to probate.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said office, this 21st day of February, 1911. (Seal). OLAI KALLEVANG. 9-3vc Clgrk pf Cpurt. ST.

DAY FRIDAY. Legends of St. Patrick, the Reloved Patron Saint of Ireland. ft. Patrick, the beloved patron saint of Ireland, was an adopted son of the soil, according to the ancient chronicles.

His birthplace was near Glastonbury, in region favorable for the production of sainthood, since St. Dustan, who downed the devil; Joseph of Armathea and Arthur and Itis Knights of the Round Table all had a claim to the spot. Convinced of his mission as a holy man, St. Patrick crossed the Irish Sea in an open boat, and climbing tlie Hill of Slane, lighted an Easter fire on its summit in opposition to the cue kindled by the Druids on the Hill cf Tara. Then followed a tireless career of lighting fires of religion in the hearts of the peasants all over the Emerald Isle and founding one church tor every day of the year.

When this was done lie established a chair at Armagh and consecrated two bishops to continue the good work which he had begun. St. Patrick lived to the ripe age of a century, and some say a decade longer, and was buried in the Abbey of Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland, in 493 A. D. St.

Columba and St. Bridget were buried with him and translated to sainthood in the same hour. His travels through life may be traced by the names of places which he visited in the British Isles. His early days were spent at Dalpatrick (district of Patrick), in Lanarkshire; he rested at Grag-phadrig (rock of Patrick), near Inversness. He founded two churches named Kirkpatrick and sailed from Portpatrick.

When he reached England he preached in Patterdale dale). In Wales he walked across Sarn-badrig On the Island of Anglesea he said mass in Llanbadrig church), and his first Irish mission was held at Innis Patrick Island), the second at Hokepatrick, in the County of Dublin. At Sabbal-patrick (Patrick's barn) he baptized the chieftain Duchu on his own thrashing floor in the County of Down. In connection with the baptism of one of these wild Irishmen the legend is told that St. Patrick, being near liis four-score and ten and weary with years, felt the need of leaning on his crozier for support.

Accidentally the iron spike was set on the foot of the depentant chieftain, who supposed the pain was a part of the ceremony and bore it without flinching. However, the blood gushed forth in such quantities that the rivulet was stained scarlet, and today cne hears the place called (stream cf blood). It is near Downpatrick. All creeping tilings were banished by his miraculous intervention. Like the Salvation Army of today St.

Patrick and his followers were preceded by a drum when they went forth io conquer new souls. One morning as the saint was climbing a hill, on the top of which he intended to preach to the country people, his drummer, over-joyed at the gathering numbers, fell to beating the drum with such vigor that it burst. Snakes and ether reptiles had been scurrying through the tangle of weeds in order to escape the trampling feet. As the drum hurst one big snake was seen to pause and life his head with an irreverent leer in his snaky eves while his whole body shook with unholy laughter. At this instant the heavens opened with a terrifying light and an angel descended to mend the drum.

The impious snakes were banished forever from the island. It happened, however, that a gigantic serpent was between the mountains of Cork and Tipperary and did not bear the curse. When St. Patrick discovered him lie ordered him into the lake to remain until Monday. Hence every Monday morning anyone who understands good Irish may hear the -serpent cry out in a loud voice, a long Monday, The little white clover that grows so abundantly in Ireland is worn on St.

day because the saint used the trefoil leaf to illustrate the idea of the trinity. The name shamrock is derived from the Arabic name for the trefoil, which is and the plant is hi Id sacred in Iran as an emblem of the Persian Triads. St. Patrick was an apostle of tempetance. He desired that his disciples should not drink during the day.

but only after vespers. One of them named Coleman went thirsty all day in the fields praying for the hour of vespers, and when the bells rang he dropped dead. Today anyone bearing the name of Coleman is likely to have that of attached memory of the The favorite drink of the people, dates to the name Patrick. And on feast day no Irishman need go hungry or thirsty, as pot Is set out for refreshment in every inn and in every household, and the stranger is made welcome to eat and drink. Electric Lights.

Electric light is now cheaper. The last argument of other lighting systems is gone and they can no longer offer even the claim of economy. With Mazda Tungsten Lamps, electric light becomes at once a greater luxury and also much cheaper. The destinctive feature of the Tungsten Lamp is the metal filament, which gives a greater quantity of clear, white light with about one-third the electricity required by old style lamps giving the same candle power. It will pay you to investigate this lamp whether you are now using electric light or not.

We would like to tell you about these new lamps. Upper lowa Power Co. you want anything under the sun, use our want column. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Election of the City of Decorah, lowa will he held on March 27th, for the purpose of electing a City Mayor, City Treasurer and City Assessor, one Alderman from each of the five wards and two Aldermen at Large.

Tlie polls will open at 7 a. and close at 7 p. m. at the following places: First Ward Hotel. Second Ward Lumber Office.

Third Hall. Fourth Ward House No. 2. Fifth Decorah Town Hall. The following are selected Judges and Clerks of election.

FIRST WARD. C. Graham, B. F. Headington.

Win. Tobiason. N. Quandahl, John Bernatz. SECOND WARD.

F. Baker, F. J. Ilelwig. J.

M. Lennon. J. Jennlseh, C. N.

Houck. THIRD WARD. Jensen, K. W. Knutson, R.

Bucknell. C. Adams, Jas. Mc- Cusker. FOURTH WARD.

L. 11. Engbretson, B. E. Bucknell.

Clerks H. Montgomery, R. J. Hutchinson. FIFTH WARD.

Hislop, W. T. Symonds, Frank Sayre. J. Gillett, B.

C. Alstad. F. W. DAUBNEY, Attest: Mayor.

F. M. HUGHES, City Clerk. Motion by Baker, seconded by Graham, the Notices of Registration and Election and the appointment of the Judges and Clerks be approved, and notice published according to law. Motion was carried.

When you have rheumatism in your foot or instep apply Liniment and you will get quick relief. It costs but a quarter. Why suffer? For sale by all medicine dealers. Mar. mmmmmmmmmm ALL WIRE HAS ADVANCED 2 Per Ton if Tjj We have just received our 111 first car bought before the TIT 'll LJ FI 1T hdvance.

Until March 28th mTjT" i I we make the following prices on Field Fence, Barbed Wire, Smooth Gal -i)- vanizod Wire and Nails in quantities. 26 inch Field Fence with 6 inch Stays 100 lb Painted Barbed Hog Wire, with 32 inch Field Fence with 6 inch Stays Number 9, Plain Galvanized Wire, Per Rod uUC Per Hundred 48 inch Field Fence with 6 inch Stays Number 12, Plain Galvanized Wire, Per Rod Per Hundred 94. fU 100 lb. Galvanized Barbed Hog W'ire Number 16, Plain Galvanized Wire, AA Per Hundred Per Hundred All Common Nails on building quantities, per hundred $2.50 Our Voting Contest. We are going to GIVE AWAY to the MOST POPULAR YOUNG LADY, a Every Dollar Pnrchase you make at our store during this Voting Contest, entitles the purchaser to 100 Votes lor the lady of their choice.

Here is a grand opportunity for you to help some lady to get a S4OO Piana without costing you an extra cent. Also during this Voting Contest, there will be GIVEN AWAY PREE $1,575 in Gold Bond Purchasing Certificates ranging from $l5O to S3OO each, and divided among the next seven contestants a receiving the next highest number of votes. I st'Prize, one S4OO Piano sth Prize, one $225 Gold Bond Credit Certificate 2nd Prize, one S3OO Gold Bond Credit Certificate 6th Prize, one S2OO Gold Bond Credit Certificate 3d Prize. one $275 Gold Bond Credit Certificate 7th Prize, one $175 Gold Bond Credit Certificate 4th Prize, one $250 Gold Bond Credit Certificate Prize one l5O G( Bond Credi Certificate There is going to be Thousands of Dollars worth of goods in our line used in your own community this Spring and Summer. See the people going to make these purchases of Hardware and Harness, aud in return we will give you 100 votes for each and every dollars worth of goods they purchase from us.

This is a very easy way to get an elegant Piano, or some one of the other liberal prizes we offer above without costing you or your friends a single penny. No advance on any article in our store Keep an eye on our ads nnd prices. This will convince your friend where to buy at a sav ing to themselves. N. R.

GROFF I 1 I I I I I H. U. S. MONEY THROWN TOf THE WINDS in uarters dimes, nickels, and pennies will A A be thrown on the street in front of our store on Saturday, March the 18th at 2:30 P. M.

To the party getting the largest amount of this money we will give one sack of King Charles Flour free of charge. You are ail invited to join the scramble for this money and at the same time gei wise to the King Charles flour, guaranteed the best on the market. We have one at $1.40 Per Sack. I C. G.

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