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public Opinion. BY HARRYJ?GREEN DECORAH, IOWA, OCT. 4, 1922 Civic Club to Meet A regular meeting of the Civic Club will be hekl at the Rest Room tomorrow, Thursday afternoon at 8:00 o’clock, and a full attendance Ss desired. o Commercial Club Luncheons The regular Commercial Club luncheons will be resumed again next Monday, Oct. 9, at the Winneshiek hotel, and it is hoped that a large number of the members will attend during the fall and winter months. Farewell to Father McDonald Father MacDonald who has been transferred from B'utfton to Grundy Center was tendered a farewell party Sunday evening by a few of his fr ends of the parish. Fathe: Martin Hogan from Decorah, gave an interesting talk, very much enjoyed by all. As a token of appreciation and the high e-teem in which Father MacDonald is held in BlufTton, a very liberal purse was given him by the friends who gathered at the par-h home to say good-bye and wish him God speed. o Printer Wears Smile At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. 1.. Reineoke Sunday morning, . the stork left bright, new, 8 pound baby girl. Papa Reinecke hoped to have a left him, to assist him in hi? duties in the Messenger but the big bird stork deckled Mother Reinecke needed the help. Mother and daughter are getting along fine. —Clayton County Messenger. The mother will be remembered in Decorah as Miss Sophia Larson, daughter of Mrs, Hetiry Larson. : 6 George Hewit Married We note in the last issue of the Waukon Standard and Republican an announcement of the marriage of Mr. George Hewit to Mrs. Rae A ns worth, of Antigo, Wis. Mr. Hewit was a former resident of Decorah some years ago, and was connected with the Public Opinion for a time. The marriage was performed at the Congregational church parsonage at Winona in the presence of a few rel atives and friends. They will make their home at Antigo where Mr. Hewit is an employee of one of the newspapers. o • Tendered Two Showers Miss Clarissa Kraby, who be the Lrul«^,M 4 .^Si Af md Tu^ son today was tendered two showers last week. On Wednesday evening her girl friends associates in the Meritol Company called at her home, bringing well filled baskets and an enjoyable lunch was served and they also presented their host with many beautiful presents. On Thursday evening about fifty girl friends ten dered Miss Kraby another shower. They too brought well filled baskets and served a tempting lunch, after which various games were indulged in, and the bride to be was presented with a lot of beautiful remembrances of the occasion. a [ ft, T i • i i • j One Price | K&JI *l™ j Dry Goods and ! • i To All t■" ■ ® ■ | R ea( |y toWear | • j - 1 1 1 • Coals Dresses | Come in and see our big line of Coats in Biggest line of Dresses we ever had, in • all the new styles and cloths and in all sizes all the new styles and cloths, both wool and $ from coats for two-year-olds to 52 1-2 stout silk. Prices from $lO up to $87.50. All the • coats. Prices from $5 to S2OO. See our new new colors. New Suits are here also in • Fur Coats at SIOO, $175 and $250. Brown and Navy. • NEW SILKS AND DRESS GOODS are here in all the new weaves and colors. See • our new Wool Epopge Plaids. Munsing Underwear and Wayne Knit Hosiery are sold • here exclusively. Everything in Outings, Batts, Ginghams, Linings, Silko'ines, Blank $ • ets and Bed Spreads. , | ! 'WE SAVE YOU MONEY! \ £ * t Oo©## •••©**£•••••••3- w 3 & 33Q ••• !•••!• 9GO Hltl C ••Miii NEARING CENTURY MARK Mrs. Carrie I. Hagen Reached Her 99th Birthday Last Saturday. Mrs. Carrie I. Hagen, of this city, celebrated her 99th birthday hast Saturday at her home on Mechanic street. On Sunday a large concourse of old friends and neighbors as sembled at her home and helped her celebrate in a royal manner this great event in her life. 25 grand children and 55 great grandchildren were also present. In all there were about 125 pre ! sent. The visitors brought well filled baskets, tables were set out in the yard under the trees and a very fine banquet was enjoyed. Mrs. Hagen was bom in Ordahl, Valders, Norway, Sept. 30, 1823. Her husband was Iver T. Hagen, who died 13 years ago. They came to the United States in 1853, settling in Pleasant township, where the family home was until eight years ago, when Mrs. Hagen came to De corah to reside. The family was blessed with six children, two of whom have passed away. Those IV ing are Mrs. Ole Ellis, Tosten, Ole 1. and John I. Hagen, and they were all present at the celebrat on. Sev eral auto loads of old friends fre n Silver L ake, lowa, were also present. Mrs. Hagen enjoys the best o* health, her memory is clear, a I -he is as spry . as a woman half hes years. She has scores of old friends here and all extend congratulations to her on reaching this ripe old age. That she will live many years beyond the century mark is the hope of all. Rev. Woodall to Leave Decorah Rev. George Woodall, pastor of the Methodist church in Decorah, reciev ed a new appointment at the Upper lowa Methodist Conference held at Mason City. His new charge will be at Grundy Center in the Cedar Rapids district. Rev, Woodall has made numerous friends since conv'ng here, both in and outside of the church and all regret to see him leave. Rev. F. D. F sher has been appointed to the Methodist church in Decorah. Other appointments in this vicinity *are: Burr Oak, Herbert Van Vliet; Calmar, Ossian, J. J. Frances; Cresco, E. D. Wells. - o Stole Attorney’s Car Last Friday night somebody stole Atty. T. H. Gcheen’s Oakland coupe from his garage in Calmar, drove it to Postville and planted it in a corn field near the edge of the city, hwrtnr mint manrr raimwa men "no ticed the car and notified the auth orises. The, paities who stole It were evidently the same ones who on Saturday night tried to rob the Far mers store in Postville, but were not successful, we understand in getting into the safe. They stole another auto, a Buiclt at Postville and made their getaway. The Goheen car was badly damaged. The inside was cov ered with mud, windows broken, also the lights and fenders and the rear of the car was badly wrecked. The damage will amount to possibly S4OO. Mr. Goheen had his car insured. iation , Mm, *»ssy - ■* '■"■*»*] DECORAH PUBLIC OPINION, DECORAH, IOWA THE CITY PARK To the Honorable Mayor, and the City Council of the City of De corah, lowa: I, Severt Larsen being the chair man of the Park Board of the city of Decorah, lowa, and having been a member of said board for the last twelve years, ami the original insti gator ami founder, as well as, the original planner and builder of the City Park belonging to said city, known as the City Park, as such chairman and as a private citizen and taxpayer of said city, do hereby object and protest against the chang ing of the name of said city park to the name of Phelp’s Park or any other name. This objector objects and protests against the changing of the name of said park for the reason that this objector negotiated the deal for the purchase of the land known as the Updegraff Grove for a city park for said city of Decorah, lowa, upon the implied and expressed condition that said park should be named “City Park,’’ and the said tiact anu parcel of land has since its purchase continuously been known, named and recognized by the nrne of “City Park” which has extended through a period of the last twelve years, and by no other name! That since the purchase of the original Upde graff Grove for park purposes this objector has negotiated for park pur poses two additional tracts of land for said city of Decorah, lowa, and obtained ownership of same for the city, on cond'tion that said additional tracts be added to the said city park and be a part thereof and known and named “City Park” of said c : ty of Decorah, lowa, that the City Council (your honorable body) in and for the city of Decoiah, lowa, has no legal right or authority to name or change the name of any ground or tract of land that the Park Board has purchased or held in trust for the c'ty and named by them; that the nark board, elected by the people of the city for that purpose, has the full and exclusive control, including the naming, of the parks belonging to the city. Dated this 20th day of September, 1922. SEVERT LARSEN, Chairman of the Park Board, a citizen and tax payer, of the city of Decorah, lowa. fr o Marriage This Afternoon The marriage of Miss Clarissa Kraby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kraby, of the West Sale to Mr. Sigurd Tovson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sven Tovson of Decorah, will take place this Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock at the F. N. E. L. church parsonage. The pastor, Rev. I. B. Torrison will off date. Miss Ix)uise Barth will act as bridesmaid and Mr. Arthur Kraby will be best man. A wedding supper will be ser ved at the home of bride’s parents to members of the immediate fam ilies. The bride is one of Decorah’s high- esteemed and popular young wo men, and for some time past has been one of the efficient employees of the Mertitol Company in this city, and she has a host of friends. The groom is one of Decorah’s ex cellent young men and is well liked and popular in a circle of friends. At the present time he Is one of the popular employees of the Monson garage. We join with their many friends in extending con gratulations and best wishes. —o If tomorrow’s fun were not always tomorrow, we’d have a lot more to day. '1 1 For Supervisor Fifth District I hereby announce myself as an independent candidate for second term for supervisor of Winneshiek county for the fifth district, com prising Decorah, Madison ami Glen wood townships, at the general elec tion Nov. 7. 40-4 w E. F. BAKKEN. A Telegram Euclaire, Wis., Sept. 28, 1922. Manager, Grand Opera House, Decorah, lowa. Played “Nightcap” show last night and cannot endorse it too highly. You can absolutely guaran tee this attraction to your patrons. It is the original New York produc tion and excellent cast and worthy of your endorsement. Manger Bostwick. The “Nightcap” plays the Grand Thursday evening of this week, se cure your seats now. Christian Science Services Sunday service at 10:45. Subject Christian Science Services, “Are Sin, Disease, and Death real?” Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4. Wednesday evening meeting at S o’clock. Davenports Arm Chairs Wing Chairs and other pieces too numerous to mention, at a marked saving, for during Exhi bition Week every piece of Karpen Furniture on our floors will be specially priced. Decorak Eurnitum Funeral Directors. Licensed Embaliners •••••••••• News From Public School The freshmen class of the Decorah high school now number I>‘J which makes a total enrollment of 240 in the high school and a total en rollment for the entire public schools 801. At a joint meeting of the Junior and Senior classes, held last week, the following representatives were elected to form the “Annual” board: editor in chief—Alvin Itenaas, as sistant editor —Alice Carlson, busi Stop and Look Over Our Z VEGETABLES! • FOR YOUR SUNDAY DINNER • We will have fresh Iceberg Lettuce, ! Celery, Celery Cabbage, Cauliflower, Red • Peppers, Green Peppers, Washed Parsnips, ; Sweet Potatoes. We will also have a com ! plete line of Fruits, Cranberries, Bananas, • Oranges, Grapefruit, Apples, Peaches and • Pears, etc. • Leave Your Order for Your Winter Supply :Nuiiitsii*y (*p«»cery I Phone 61 HANSON & JANSEN Free Delivery • Leave your orders now and we will have them filled for ! Sunday Dinner Rockers Hall Chairs ness manager, Otto Sheet, assistant I business manager—Vivian Aim. Miss Thompson will act as faculty advs-' or of the “Annual” board and the rest of the staff will be selected by | the above mentioned people in con- I ference with Miss Thompson. It is planned to issue a moderate siz ed annual and it is hoped that it will be possible to include some pic tures of the new building. I Last Thursday afternoon the grid iron wires of the 7th -grade met the < F all Exhibition of Karpen Furniture Oct. 7th to 14th ODD PIECES AT EXHIBITION PRICES YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY A COMPLETE SUITE A single piece of good furniture will often work wonders in transforming a living-room group. This exhibition of Karpen Furniture offers you the greatest opportunity you have ever had to select separately, if desired. Davenport Beds kv*- "•*»*' of Potatoes Bth grade football team in a 30 min uUi combat on Burn’s Field. The contest which was fearlessly fought throughout and which demonstrated the fact that there will be a plenU ful supply of good football material in the high school for the next two years, ended as a tie, 7 to 7. It was worthy of notice that each side was able to secure the extra point by a drop kick, something that some of the University teams failed to do last Saturday. §••••••§ FI f < 1 # f