Newly Elected City Officials Installed In Office
The city government inaugurated its new term with the mayor taking oath and aldermen and park board sworn in. F M Hughes was elected city clerk at seventy five dollars monthly, with Nelson chosen city solicitor. Committees named: Water Works Cadwell chair, Streets Jensen chair, Sidewalks Symonds chair, Finance Baker chair, Lights McKinney chair, Property Oneil chair, Fire Bucknell chair. Marshal Johnson Tra Rima nightwatch, Protheroe street commissioner appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McKinney
H. Engbretson
F. M. Hughes
W. B. Coup
W. M. Strand
Hughes
Coup
M. A. Harmon
E. P. Shea
J. A. Nelson
Nelson
Mr. Harmon
Harmon
Water Works
Cadwell
Bucknell and
Jensen
Oneil
McKinney
Symonds
Baker
Jensen and
Bucknell
Symonds and
Board Refused Action on Madison Township Petition
A Madison township school board declined to act after a Republican claim that about fifty-nine residents supported a petition for a special election under the Pickford law to establish two township high schools. The law requires one third of voters to petition, but the board says it is not binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Pickford
Train 448 Delays On Decorah Run With Track Problems
Train No 448 traveling Cedar Rapids to Decorah ran late after exiting the track twice near West Union. The engine derailment caused delays, arriving Decorah at 6 am Tuesday after leaving West Union late Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
West Union
Railroad ballast effort under way from Clermont to Decorah
Clarence Seim of United States Express reports the Rock Island line has started gravel trains from Clermont to improve the road bed. The project aims to thoroughly ballast the railroad from Clermont to Decorah, a long needed improvement, now beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Seim
United States Express
Rock Island
Clermont
Decorah
Circle installs Gen. John W. Noble Circle No 77
The Register and Leader of the 2d District details the institution of Gen. John W. Noble Circle No. 77 of the Ladies of the G A R. Mrs. Mar J Couse of Decorah, department president, presided and spoke on the order’s history and future, receiving a bouquet of American Beauty roses from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2D Inst
John W. Noble
Mar J, Couse
Decorah
Couse
Star Theater Plans Large Electric Sign on Water Street
Manager Stewart announces a forthcoming corker of an electric sign for the Star theater. A four and a half foot star will display the word Theater beneath it with alternating white and red colors, easily visible from end to end of Water street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
The
Star Theater
Water Street
Harbingers of Spring on city streets
Two signs ofcoming spring appeared this week despite winter weather. The hand organ's discordant notes were heard Monday night and the sprinkling wagon debuted Monday morning, marking the season's early signals in the town.
Notable City Property Moves by R F Gibson
R F Gibson passes milestone yet remains active in real estate. Since returning to the city he has bought and sold fourteen city lots, showing that city property remains dynamic and not dormant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Gibson
Kennedy Farm Sold Near Decorah for 16200
This week J. C. Beard sold to R. J. Novotny the W. A. Kennedy farm one mile south of Decorah for 16200 dollars about 101 25 per acre. The place has rough terrain and buildings not in best condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Beard
R. J. Novotny
W. A. Kennedy
Decorah
Decorah Lyceum Plans Bold 1913 14 Season
The Decorah lyceum committee plans the finest season yet with three contracts closed. Poet humorist Strickland Gillilan returns after a prior booking, The Oratorio Artists bring a five member NYC group, and Montraville Wood lectures on science topics with live demonstrations. Two more attractions will be added, including a platform speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Sprano
Elsie Baker
Reed Miller
Frederick Wheeler
New York City
Tse
Victor Herbert Orchestra
New York Symphony Orchestra
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
New York Oratorio Society
Apollo Club
Chicago
Victrolas
Victor Company
Ward C. Lewis
Montraville Wood
Voting patterns in Decorah compared with sister cities
The article notes Decorah cast 870 votes in the last municipal election and over 900 in the last general election. It lists votes from Decl gewin 1201 Osage 400 New Hampton 603 Lansing 445 McGregor 111 Waverly 651, and estimates Decorah’s population at over 4000 using a four and a half multiplier per vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Declwein
Osage
New Hampton
Lansing
McGregor
Waverly
Luther College Baseball Opens Season Versus St Olaf
Luther College begins its baseball campaign on April 24 against old-time rival St Olaf. The two teams have a bitter history on the field, promising a spirited opener. On May 6 the Hawaii University Chinese ball team will visit here for an exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Luther
St. Olaf
University of Hawaii
Pacific Coast
City Lots in Demand as Purchases Increase
Last week G. T. Pearson bought the corner lot west of Dr. H. H. Thomas on Main street for 1150 dollars. A. T. Holton bought from M. J. Toyen the northwest corner of the Montgomery property at Broadway and Oak. T. T. Hogewell purchased two lots from Pat Rowan west of the property sold to W. R. Wheatman. All plan new homes this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Pearson
H. H. Thomas
Main Street
A. T. Holton
M. J. Toyen
Montgomery
Broadway
Oak Street
T. T. Hogewell
Pat Rowan
W. R. Wheatman
Julien House Burns in Major Dubuque Hotel Fire
The Julien House, a leading Dubuque hotel and landmark, burned to the ground early Tuesday with guests escaping in scant clothing. Loss estimated at about 400,000 dollars. no local guests were in the building at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julien
Dubuque
Superintendent Meyers Dead in Minnesota
Word was received Tuesday that F. H. Meyers died that morning in Minneapolis after an illness of ten days. He was superintendent of the T. and M. division of the Milwaukee railroad and a familiar visitor in Decorah among local business leaders. The Mail Order Department sent three suits of clothes to three states last week, with Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Meyers
Minneapolis
Mr.Meyers
Milwaukee Railroad
Decorah
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Srd
North Dakota
City Board of Health orders cleanup of properties
By order of the City Board of Health all property owners are notified to clean up their premises and put them in sanitary condition. H. H. THOMAS. M. D. Health Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
M. D
Decorah Market Prices Reported by Local Co-operatives
Corrected by Adams Seed Company and Farmers Cooperative Society, prices listed for corn barley and timothy with ranges and quality terms. Notable figures include corn at 46 to 27, barley varying by grade, and Timothy around 12 dollars per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Seed Company and Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Cape Cakave
Warley
Fife
Loyal Temperance Legion Seeks Wider American Membership
The writer urges parents to support the Loyal Temperance Legion and Boy Scouts of America, noting 60,000 Legion members nationwide and about 45 in Decorah. She argues for a million members to promote national temperance and urges parents to teach obedience, honor, and trustworthiness as essential to a Christian nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Loyal Temperance Legion
Decorah
Parents of
Boy Scouts of America
Elnora J. Coffeen
County Board Advances New Farm Road North of Henry Haas
Board of Supervisors held a session this week adjourning yesterday afternoon. Most work was routine. the notable item was the establishment of a new road north of Henry Haas. Farmers supply land and labor, county covers one culvert, making the route easier and more popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Henry Haas
Work Begins on Winneshiek County State Bank Building
Surveyors set stakes Tuesday as builders move forward on the Winneshiek County State Bank structure. Architect Turnoch is expected in the week to review progress while Mr. Weiser reports Bedford Indiana notified that the front of the building is completed and ready for shipment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County State Bank
Turnoch
Weiser
Bedford
Ind
Train Delayed by Engine Breakdowns and Flood Relief
The 10 10 Milwaukee passenger train arrived Decorah at 12 06 after a late start and the engine failed at the stock yards requiring another engine from Calmar. Meanwhile flood relief actions began as Ohio Odd Fellows invoked aid and E W Cutting Grand Master of Town organized a $1000 donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Decorah
Campbell
Calmar
Ohio
Odd Fellows
E. W. Cutting
Farm for quick sale near Perham Otter Tail County Minnesota
Snapped notice lists 126 80/100 acres two miles from Perham with 75 cultivated 20 meadow and balance pasture. Otter Tail river at south end, price 5500 cash 250000, terms. Perham Land Investment Co. Minnesota. Also ads for smut treatment Formalin 35 cents a bottle, waist sale BRAR'S, four brood mares and foals, four Duroc Jersey pigs. Contacts: John Finn and D Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perham
Otter Tail
Perham Land & Investment Co
Otter Tail County
Minnesota
Lang-Withers Wedding in Medicine Valley Alberta
News comes of the March 26 1913 marriage of Fred Arthur Lang and Nora Evelyn Withers in Medicine Valley Alberta. Rev H Haddon officiated at eight in the morning and a buffet breakfast followed before the couple departed for Lacombe and onward to Calgary Lethbridge McLeod and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Lethbridge
McLeod
Globe at the Empire Theater Screened Educational Film
The Empire theater hosted a Friday matinee with three films for school children helped by N. R. Groff & Son. A Kokomo produced film on Globe stores and ranges showed process from factory to shipping point with Mr. Murray explaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Decorah
N. R. Groff & Son
Globe
Kokomo
Ind
Mr. Murray
New Firm Ringdahl and Seim To Run Haas Market
Ringdahl and Seim form a new meat business at the Haas shop on East Water street in Chas. and Leased by Haas. The proprietors bring experience and wide acquaintance to draw patrons. Charley Haas will take a long vacation and rest, while Henry Haas plans to farm north of town raising stock and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringdahl & Seim
Haas
East Water Street
Chas
E Haas
Iver Ringdah!l
Helge Seim
Charley Haas
Henry
Aici
Municipal report shows City indebtedness at five thousand
A municipal affairs column highlights an annual report noting total city indebtedness of 5000 dollars in water works bonds. It states treasury funds are sufficient to wipe it out, commending municipal management. Also mentions a close race between Rock Island and Milwaukee trains with many ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Dove that Found Rest and Playing with Fire Sermons
Congregational church announces next Sabbath morning sermon The Dove that Found Rest and evening sermon Playing with Fire. Bear's department store advertises spring men’s suits with special Saturday bargains and urging customers to visit the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear's
Du Pont official shoots at local gun club match
In cold windy weather the Du Pont Powder Co representative J E Dickey joined a gun club shooting on the hitching grounds. He scored 16 of 25 birds, tying with Dr Thomas, then later hit 20 of 25 as a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Dickey
Dupont Powder Company
Dickey
Dr. Thomas
The Whistling Man Hand Bills Advertise Odd Mystery
Hand bills announce the coming of The Whistling Man who whistles a single tune so terrible it drives people frantic. The gimmick hints at a mystery but the exact joke or ruse remains concealed, known only to a few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Inauguration Pictures at the Prin cess next Saturday
The complete inauguration of Woodrow Wilson will be shown at the Prin cess next Saturday a matinee and night. It is the first time an inauguration was filmed and Universal Film Co offers the event for 5 and 10 cents preserving access without travel to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodhow Wilson
Universal Film Co
Short Time Ad Column Mix of Help and Notices
WANTED Suite of furnished rooms for light housekeeping two months likely longer. Man and wife only. Address H Republican office. WANTED By Wedge Nursery Albert Lea Minn Men and Boys steady work among trees fruits and flowers come by first train. LOST Grey road horse since Monday morning. Ben Josvanger. FOR SALE OR RENT Store building corner W nog ty and Broadway Inquire Mrs Dan Riley. WANTED Fair sized second hand refrigerator in good condition Leave particulars at Republican office tfled FOR SALE 1912 Old Trusty Incubator and Brooder Philo System Coops and Hatcher and Humphrey Bone Cutter Ida Thompson East Main St 1311 FOR RENT Four room flat with bath Enquire C C Hagen itt FOR SALE OR RENT Two lots with ten room house and small barn 704 Mechanic St Enquire at Republican office.
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lAddress
Republican
Old Trusty
Philo System
Humphrey
Ida Thompson
East Main St
Bath
C. C. Hagen
Mechanic St
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Kennedy Farm
Decorah Lyceum
Julien House Burns
Sperintendent Meyers
Decorah Markets
Republic
Port Hudson
Miss
Lee
Potomac
Bragg
Chattanooga
Richmond
Vicksburg
Helena
Ark
Prentiss
Lieut
Burdick
T. A. Kelly
Co. D
Third Town
McGregor-Western Railroad
Ossian
J. Parman
John Finn
D. Paine
the Globe
the Empire
Tracy & Hanson
Hig School
Colleusic Club
Y Anne Shaw Faulkner
Victor
M.jr.soukup Jeweler
Iowa
L. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Fiutghinson's Grocery
Whistling Man
National Bank OF Decorah
Woodrow Wilson
F. J. Parman
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