Spring and town notes from a northern Iowa page
Local items report paving plans for Sheldon and additional street work for Vinton. McIntyre jail and pest house destroyed by fire. Strawberry Point population 1,155 up 103 in five years. New Hampton state saloon receipts 3,576.50. Cedar Rapids 40,512 up 25,000 since 1885. Prosper seeks Root River Power electric lights. Hurd drugstore robbery attempt netted 150. Tama farmer John Blazek injured in wagon accident. Postville sewer contract let at 26,984.09 to Cedar Rapids firm. Allamakee cottonwood yields 1,200 feet lumber. Preston man M. W. Facy orders 60 pounds honey to Buenos Ayres. Unsuccessful bank robbery at Charles City. Waterloo woman returns diamond brooch worth 800. Mason City switch-thrower Ross B. Johnson declared insane.
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Sheldon
Vinton
McIntyre
Strawberry Point
New Hampton
Cedar Rapids
Root River Power Company
J. W. Hurd
Manley
John Blazek
Tama
Postville
Franklin Township
Allamakee County
M. W. Facy
Preston
Buenos Ayres
Argentine
Commercial National Bank
Charles City
Waterloo
C. H. Bunker
Ross B. Johnson
Rock Island
Mason City
Cherokee
Eggs Business Expands As Woldum Produces Packers Winneshiek Eggs
The Woldum Produce company in Decorah reports a busy eggs packing operation with two carloads weekly shipped to eastern markets. This year's eggs go directly to open markets in Chicago and New York rather than cold storage due to expectations of sustained European war demand and a shut Russian market, with additional pens in Pee, Ossian, West Union and surrounding areas.
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Decorah
Woldum Company
Pee
Ossian
West Union
Had a Runaway Near Horace Smith Farm
Andrew Sharp’s buggy stuck in a mudhole on a road by the Horace Smith farm. The team broke the whiffle-tree and ran about two miles until halted near the Haas place where a bridge crew was at work. Mr Sharp was uninjured and no other damage occurred.
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Andrew Sharp
Andy
Horace Smith
Mr. Sharp
All Haas
Demonstration on Pruning and Spraying At Harter Farm
About fifty farmers and fruit growers attended a pruning and spraying demonstration by PF H Beach of Ames at John Harter's last Thursday. For over two hours Beach spoke and demonstrated tree setting and aftercare using Harter's power sprayer. Three sprayings per season were recommended and attendees felt the information would profitably aid their orchards.
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John Harter
PF. H. Beach
Ames
Mr. Beach
Mr. Harter
Ben Bear Heads to Chicago for Fall and Winter Suits
Ben Bear travels to Chicago on Saturday to select 1 8 M suits for next fall and winter. Edw Bear accompanies him to aid in choosing patterns and colors before dealers snap up the best styles.
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Ben Bear
Chicago
Tree Planting Day Declared for State by Governor Clarke
Governor Clarke designates April 120th for statewide tree planting. Decorah area offers limited tree planting sites but many locations could benefit visually. The call invites Decorah high school students to organize and take action to beautify the town.
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Clarke
Decorah
Clean-Up Day Idea for Decorah Civic Pride
A statewide push prompts Decorah to consider a general clean-up day. The suggestion urges thorough cleaning of alleys and premises to foster city pride and collective effort.
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State
Decorah
Trout Season Opens Across Local Streams
The trout season opens today as anglers head for Trout river Coldwater and Walnut Creek. Trout Run and Addickon Creek posted against fishing, but many streams welcome the season with hopeful crowds and active angling plans.
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Trout River
Coldwater
Walnut Creek
Addickon Creek
Adams Seed Company Buys J. J. Marsh Building in Decorah
The Adams Seed Company purchased the J. J. Marsh building at Water and Mechanic streets plus two adjacent lots for 8500 dollars. The 44 by 100 foot structure with a large basement will be remodeled to install two cleaning machines, expanding timothy and seed processing to meet rising demand.
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Decorah
Adams Seed Company
J. J. Marsh
Water and Mechanic Streets
Ammon-Scott
Adams Company
B. H
W. C. Adams
East
Canada
Timothy
Chicago
Milwaukee
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
District Court opens April term under Judge Springer
The April term of the district court begins next Monday April 19 with Judge W. J. Springer presiding. It lists 78 old cases 52 new ones and 72 probate matters. no criminal filings from the state. Trial notices include Hans Bergsrud vs Wm Noecker L J Anderson vs Herdra Ode et al State of Iowa vs Lawrence Drake Rome Tyler vs M C Graf M J Carter vs Clarence Christen Minnie Bucknell vs Geo Bucknell W J Dyer vs Alexandria Music Co FE W Cutting vs Anna Lansing M J Carter vs Nick Graff et al Wim Dunne vs Mary Oters Jewell vs Jewell.
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District Court
W. J. Springer
State of Iowa
Hans Bergsrud
Wm. Noecker
L. J. Anderson
Herdra & Ode
Madison Pioneer Tollef A Istad Dies at 79
Madison township resident Tollef A Istad died last Thursday at age 78 11 months 14 days due to old age. Born June 27 1836 in Vestre Slidre Valders Norway he arrived in America in June 1869 and settled in the county. Survived by sons Anders and Tollef T with his wife predeceased and three daughters died. Funeral Monday with prayer at home 12 oclock service at First Lutheran 2 30 p m burial Haugen Cemetery officiated by Rev I B Torrison.
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Tollef A. Istad
Madison Township
Mr. Istad
Vestre Slidre
Valders
Norway
America
Ingri Vick
Anders
Tollef T
First Lutheran Church
Haugen
I. B. Torrison
Church Notes and Upcoming Services in City
Congregational church announces two biographical sketches next Sabbath Abigail a woman of good understanding and Jonathan a magnificent type of friendship. Special music in the evening. Grace Episcopal hosts Bishop Morrison of Iowa on Monday April 19 at 7 50 p m. Adventist convention services April 15 to 18 at 7 30 p m with leaders present April 18 at 2 30 p m. No meetings April 2 through Lith. Sunday services listed for other churches with evening programs and notable speakers.
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Congregational Church
Abigail
Jonathan
Christ
Grace Episcopal
Morrison
Diocese of
Iowa
Firace Episcopal Church
Chas Thompson
Minneapolis
A. R. Ogden
Nevada
E. W Wolfe
West Union
K. Rasmussen
Two intoxicated men jailed for thirty days hard labor
Two well known men on the streets were found drunk last Saturday night. They were arraigned before Justice Barthell and given thirty days at hard labor rather than cost to the county. If charged again they face Knoxville imprisonment.
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Barthell
Knoxville
Fifty Years Ago Dispatch Reports Davis Capture at Irwinsville
A May 10 dispatch states Jeff Davis and his staff were captured by Col. Prichard's 4th Michigan Cavalry at Irwinsville Georgia. Davis wore his wife's clothes and threatened with a bowie knife before surrendering. News also notes the rebel ram Stonewall's arrival at Nassau and archives from Richmond sent to Washington. The city council imposes a $5 license on roulette and bagatelle tables. Ben Bear upgrades his store with new racks for easier browsing.
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Wilson
Jeff Davis
Prichard
4Th Michigan Cavalry
Irwinsville
Georgia
Davis
Nassau
Naval Department
Richmond
Washington
Stock Shipments Out Of Decorah In Early Year
Despite foot and mouth closures, Decorah live stock shipments over the Milwaukee road for January through March totaled 220 cars. Hogs 177 cars, cattle 37, sheep 2, horses 4. This is a strong showing for the period.
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Decorah
Nels Quandahl
Milwaukee Road
Decorah builders begin active season with multiple projects
Decorah mechanics start the building season with several sites in progress. Bernatz Brothers’ stone mill was recently shingled. Fred Carlson began digging for Ben Bear’s new Broadway and Mechanic streets house, and for Adolph Lee’s East Broadway home. A cement curb was completed at John Bernatz’s Mill and Water streets home, with Carlson’s crew moving to Frank Bernatz’s property. Frank Kunty’s new garage foundation nears completion. Larry Keefe adds two rooms and porches on East Main Street. Victor Aulen tears down a kitchen on East Water Street to add a substantial extension.
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Decorah
Bernatz
Water Streets
Fred Carlson
Frank Bernatz
Frank Kunty
Jnew
Larry Keefe
East Main Street
Victor Aulen
East Water Street
First Thunder Storm and Local Fishing Notes
The article notes the season's first thunder storm with a single thunderclap and describes spring high water drawing many black suckers up Dry Run, making fishing good and productive. It also lists Decorah Fire Department officers elected at the annual meeting. Chief Thee Olson and other officers are named along with trustees and officials.
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Decorah Fire Department
Thee, Olson
Peter Finberg
Mr. Bernate
F. E. Biermann
Lloyd Christen
John Dahl
EB. PL Shea
G. Price
Hans Teslow
Study Center Arrangements for April 17 in Decorah High School
Teachers are invited to a Saturday program in Decorah at the high school from 9 50 a m to 3 15 p m. Prof H L Kells from the State Normal School will lead Manual Training and Agriculture while Miss Lehane from the same school will teach Read and Hand Work. Demonstration school samples will be shown to illustrate one room and graded school methods.
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Decorah
H. L. Kells
State Normal School
H. BE. Miller
Luther College gymnastic show shines with new feats
The annual gymnastic entertainment at Luther College auditorium last Friday evening drew praise as one of the best. I. athletes presented difficult routines with grace and dexterity, introducing several new features to the program.
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Luther College Auditorium
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West Broadway
J. C. Beard
Ben Bear’s
C. Casterton
Maple Avenue
E. J. Curtin
E. W. Cutting
Crane
Schiffman
Wangler
Rhode Island
Henry Butz
Ridgeway, Iowa
Enntassanc
Your For Fine Shoe Service
John C. Hexom & Son
F. W. Fitch
F. W. Fitch Co
Boone
Bar- Ie
A. K. Bartey & Son
Springer
Madison
Church Notes
Republic
Fire Department
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Cleo Madison
Joe King
Clara Kimball Young
Earl Williams
Earl Yilliams
John Storm
Ellen B. Larsen
J.parman
Meritos
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