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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
2
Purely Personal item lists travels and visits of Decorah residents and relatives. It notes numerous trips to La Crosse Fort Dodge Minneapolis Madison Cresco Cedar Rapids and Chicago among others plus hospital and college departures and returns. The column records social calls visits by family and friends and movements to and from nearby towns.
Henry C. Moeller, former Buena Vista county superintendent, was chosen by Black Hawk county for the top post at a salary of 32000 with a deputy at 8720. He will reside in Waterloo after September and is married to Grace Blodgett of Winneshiek County, a detail known to many friends in the area.
Luther College opens baseball two weeks hence on the 28th with St. Thomas College visiting. Fans have waited two years to see the Luther team in action and will travel to the diamond on the hill. St. Thomas is strong and will be followed by the Chinese University team from Hawaii, a top college squad.
Extensive improvements include a new fifty foot smoke stack at Kornmeyer brick yards and a refitted drying area increasing capacity by about fifty percent. The upgrade reflects expected higher business in the coming season and replaces the old stack erected in 1912.
Memorial Day falls on Sunday May 30 this year and ceremonies will be observed on Saturday May 2. Army officer Myron C Ward town department commander issues orders for flag day June 1 and urges citizens to display the national colors.
The Federal Bridge Company of Des Moines reports three weeks of work on two Ilans bridges north of the city with solid rock foundations and cement pouring begun on the first. Gravel for concrete is hauled from Decorah, pleasing the board of supervisors.
Mrs. Hertha Mott left Friday night for New York to seek more goods for Mott & Ono's stores. Two spring buying trips indicate a healthy trade for the firm.
Henry Johnson, a desk clerk at the Winneshiek hotel, vanished after Tuesday night with $100 in cash and a $15 Holland millinery check placed in a safe for Sunday. Police alerted cities statewide. no trace found as Johnson left on a Milwaukee train, leaving Miss Holland and the millinery firm to face the loss.
A boy about 8 or 9 fell from the Winnebago Street bridge into a deep pool near Dry Run last Thursday. Comrades cried for help until a passerby waded in and pulled him out. The boy, named Anderson, appeared unharmed and headed home. parents could not be located.
The effort, started by West Union editors Beall and McThee, will be boosted at a Fayette county newspaper men meeting in Donnan tomorrow. It aims to attract tourists by promoting Alla makee Fayette Clayton and Winneshiek as scenic highlights under the good roads plan. Newspapers hotels garages and photographers are to be engaged to draw travel to the district.
Under Miss Ella Treat direction the high school presents The Pennant at the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening. Thirteen principals and a large chorus perform in the musical play with past school entertainments noted as uniformly successful.
Winneshiek county treasurer received a state treasurer check for 88 440 from the automobile fund. Auto mobile payments are semi annual and another large check is expected around September. The funds will be used entirely for road improvements.
Mrs. FP. E. Conover tripped on a rug last Monday evening and fell hard. Dr. Jewell examined and diagnosed a wrenched and badly bruised hip, with her resting as comfortably as possible at last reports.
Fifty year anniversary of Halvor Woldum and Annie Gram celebrated at their Decorah home with sons and local friends from Glenwood township. An additional wedding ceremony by Rev. Torrison, a bountiful dinner, and gifts of gold coins marked the event. The couple, aged and healthy, have aged well since their 1865 marriage in Lerdal Norway.
Decorah finance committee launches a drive to retire 3200 dollars owed on the gymnasium building over the past two years. Operating costs are met by dues, and eliminating 200 dollars of annual interest would aid expansion. The Republican urges citizen support to sustain this valued community feature.
Madam Ohlson Solen formerly of Berlin gave a multilingual song recital at Luther College auditorium. Her mezzo-soprano voice impressed in German numbers while Norwegian and English pieces showcased range and stage presence. Mrs Jessie Ervin Marsh/piano provided fine accompaniment as the Luther College Concert Band opened with The Mill on the Cliff and played selections from The Firefly.
Dr. F W Conover marks twenty five years as a Decorah dentist today begun April 15 1890 in the Ben Bear block office of the late Dr J L Taylor He recalls finding Dr A E Metcalf waiting that day and notes his practice now serves grandchildren of early patients while many grandparents were former pupils He is regarded as a leading figure in Iowa dentistry.
Irving and Amphictyonic literary societies debate at Luther College auditorium on April 20 on whether the federal government should own and operate all interstate railways. Team members include Romness Selness Johnson for Irving and Yivisaker Kraabel Ulvilden for Amphictyonic.
Park Commissioner and Larsen announced the sale of two lots facing Soukup's addition. Geoffrey W. Welch bought the lot opposite Soukup's house. Melvin Allison, from near Waukon, bought the lot south of Welch. Both plan to build this summer. L. L. Gouse’s plat bears his name, and he is recovering in a Des Moines hospital after an aggravated grip.
Anemones and trilliums appeared last week signaling spring with fragrance and color. A band of gypsies arrived in the city last Monday and camped on the flats beyond the stock yards, while the hand organ man also appeared that day joining the seasonal tableau.
On Thursday Frank Headington bought the Across house on Mechanic Street north of the bridge for the Headington family. It becomes the home of Mr and Mrs Clare McKinney who moved in this week. Ar Anderson of Glenwood township bought the former M L Toyen property at the East end of Main Street for 32100 and will move his family to the city.
Imeota Rebekah Lodge No. 175 will hold a 25 cent public supper at the Odd Fellows hall this Saturday evening April 17. Supper begins serving at five o clock.
Denny Toran started preparing beds on the courthouse lawn last Saturday signaling that summer nears. He works to plant cannas as the season approaches and the city eyes a lush display.
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