Bloody Run Origin Told for Iowa Stream Name
The Bloody Run stream near North McGregor flows nine miles to the Mississippi and earned its name from Lieutenant Martin Scott’s hunting boasts. Historical notes credit a jocular remark about blood running during a hunt, linked to Scott’s valor at Molino del Rey and his posting at Fort Crawford.
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Bloody Run
North McGregor
Mississippi
Iowa
Annals of Town
Martin Scott
5Th
United States Infantry
Fort Crawford
Prairie du Chien
Scott
Fort Snelling
Molino del Rey
Electric shock sinks two in Tama area incident
P Millard of Montour, manager of the Tama telephone company and Tama branch of the Towa Railway & Light Co., was struck by 33 000 volts while working fourteen feet above ground on a transformer. He remained conscious after the fall. his wife, witnessing the event, died suddenly of heart failure.
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P. Millard
Montour
Tama Telephone Company
Towa Railway & Light Co
Mr. Millard
Fire at McGregor Destroys Home and Threatens Cottages
A fire at McGregor last week began in the home of C. B. Mann at the foot of the Heights when a gasoline stove exploded. The house and contents burned and flames spread to the hillside, risking the summer cottages on the summit. Firefighters prevented further spread after a lengthy effort. The house and furnishings were a total loss with no insurance. Two pet dogs died in the blaze.
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McGregor
McGregor Heights
C. BE. Mann
Tramps Abundant as March Lodging Use Noted
Night Marshal Gray reports March saw 128 men lodging in the city while seven sought shelter last Thursday. The peak was last April with over 200 accommodated, suggesting a sizable roaming population if other towns show similar totals.
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McGregor Times
Marshal Gray
Hastile
New Steel Railroad Tie Patented by Arthur Zierath
Boyd inventor Arthur Zierath has patented a steel railroad tie with a wood fiber cushion. The tie is slightly yielding, aiming to solve past objections to metal ties. Estimated cost about three dollars versus wood ties at one dollar, with wood ties aging faster while steel ties would be nearly indestructible.
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Arthur Zierath
Boyd
Lad Impaled on Windmill Rod In 20 Foot Fall
Harold Brittain of Waukon, 11, suffered a severe accident while playing on a windmill. He fell from a 20 foot tower and was impaled on the sucker rod of the pump. The rod entered his abdomen four inches, leaving him in critical condition.
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Harold Brittain
Waukon
Monument for River Hero at McGregor Gravesite
A McGregor dispatch notes plans to mark the grave of French Canadian pilot known as French Martin, killed when the steamer D. A. McDonald exploded near North McGregor in 1872. The burial at Pictured Rocks on the projected national park site would become a public landmark for river pilots once celebrated in the Northwest steamboating era. The D. A. McDonald sank near the pontoon bridge on June 14, 1872, with 28 aboard and 16 fatalities.
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McGregor
D. A. McDonald
Mississippi
Martin
Pictured Rocks
Northwest
Upper
Mississippi Valley
National Park
North McGregor
8. van Sant
Minnesota
McDonald Bros
la Crosse
Robber Kills Himself After Noted New Hampton Heist
A robber blew the safe at Northern Lumber in New Hampton and seized $10. A sheriff’s posse pursued and a gun battle left Deputy Herzog wounded. The suspect, identified by a book reading Godfrey Indiana, later died of wounds. Authorities believe the robber was J C Jones of Effingham MM.
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Aracksman
Northern Lumber Company
New Hampton
Herzog
Godfrey
Indiana
J. C. Jones
Effingham
Robbery at Eagle Grove garage tracked by dogs
Bloodhounds traced the Eagle Grove garage robbery along Goldfield tracks. A man was seized by a pursuer as the trailing searchers closed in. He had $13.58 on him but refused to identify himself or explain the money. Loss totaled $40.
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Eaglerove
Goldfield
Eagle Grove
Law Violators. Three Prosecuted Under Pure Food Laws
Inspectors reported to W B Barney dairy and food commissioner that last week three violators were prosecuted. A Ossian lunch room operator in a pool hall violated the law, a Hartley dealer sold meat from an injured animal, and an Eagle Grove man ran a cream station in insanitary condition.
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W. B. Barney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Ossian
Hartley
Eagle Grove
Fire destroys store after lamp knocked over
Mrs Gene Leaman narrowly escaped a blaze at Republic when a lamp toppled in a rear room while she was filling a kerosene can. A falling egg case caused a lighted lamp to crash spilling kerosene, igniting the room. The building and contents were destroyed, with only the cash register saved.
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Gene Leaman
Republic
Leaman
Man's Body Found in Linn Creek Near Marshalltown
Police recovered the body of Henry Alexander, 46, of Gladbrook, from Linn creek after a month missing. A large sum was reportedly on his person, and 21 cents were found in his pockets. Coroner probes possible foul play.
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Linn Creek
Marshalltown
Henry Alexander
Gladbrook
Miller's offers attractive trade options for shoppers
A compact promotion notes Millers inviting customers to trade now rather than later, urging immediate shopping with a confident sales tone. The snippet highlights Millers as a destination for deals.
Reminders of Old Decorah Events and People
A reader recalls a tintype of Ben Bear and shares old programs from Decorah high school commencements and local dedications. The notes cover 1880s graduation lists, the soldiers monument dedication, Immaculate Conception Academy exercises, Luther College graduates, plus marriage notices and the 1846 Liberty Press abolition paper.
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Pompadour
Ben Bear
Decorah High School
Clarence M. Boutelle
Joseph Hutchinson
Ervin
Otto Arneson
Minnie C. Hicks
John F. Barthell
Maggie Ammer
May Gibson
Charles D. Matteson
Soldiers’ Monument
Court House Hill
G. R. Willett
John W. Taylor
Stewart Oxley
G. Q. Gardner
Jas. A. Leonard
P. C. Pierson
Geo. Pennington
I. N. Morrill
John Breckenridge
A. W. Grow
E. D. Field
John T. Baker
Roy E. Stewart
Harry A. Dixon
Lottie A. Francisco
Liberty Press
Wesley Bailey
Utica
N. Y
Wendell Phillips
Wm. Lloyd Garrison
Beriah Green
Alvan Stewart
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Negro Vote Must Count
Fifty years ago the Wisconsin supreme court declares that negroes have the right to vote in the state. A billiards match in Monty’s rooms ends 100 to 78 in favor of Dick Day over John Bequette of Lansing. A river flood and a boating accident leave several people wet and rescued. A child drowns crossing Trout Run during a buggy flood. The McGregor News backs Grant and Hamlin for president and vice president. The post office moves into new quarters on Winnebago Street at the Schrubbe Building.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
Monty
Dick Day
John Bequette
Lansing
Upper Town
Charley Rogers
E. J. Weiser
Asa Adams
Deacon Francis
Pete Smout
Charley Jennish
Joe Brandon
Mr. Clapper
Henry Farm
Trout Run
Freeport
Farm Names Added in Local Townships
Four new farm names were recently recorded. W. O. Casterton in Highland township with Prairie Dale Stock Farm. F. Kuntz in Lincoln township with Gem Valley Stock Farm. Ole Orwella in Springfield township with Spring Valley Farm. John J. Jirak in Jackson township with Orchard View Farm.
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W. O. Casterton
Highland Township
Prairie Dale Stock Farm
Easter suits for children with two pair of trousers
For Easter mothers have been seeking two trouser sets for children. A nice assortment is offered at very reasonable prices by BEN BEAR.
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Ben Bear
Notices Warn Gentiles To Leave In Salt Lake City
A collection of local items notes warnings posted in Salt Lake City urging gentiles to depart. Other brief notices include trial timing for Jeff Davis, Burnside’s election as Rhode Island governor, and widespread Fenian activity in Canada with daily arrests.
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Salt Lake City
Jeff Davis
Gen. Burnside
Rhode Island
Protheroe & Wilson
West Decorah
Levi Bullis
Mr. Newell
Main and
Court Sts
H. H. Hinterman
Switzerland
Hunting Licenses Draw Attention to State Revenue
Since January 1 thirteen hunting licenses have been issued totaling 1014 for the year in this county. The author estimates at least $100000 is paid statewide annually. Officials hold little information on how the funds are spent, and the writer notes that spending $1000 yearly in the county could greatly improve conditions.
Archy Gray Wins First in Naval Academy Exam
Archie Gray of New Hampton has earned first place in the preliminary competitive examinations for admission to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. At 16, the New Hampton junior will travel to Mason City on April 15 to take the entrance examination.
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Archie Gray
New Hampton
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mason City
New Hampton High School
Doan's Medicines Advertised for Health Relief
Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills and Doan's Ointment for skin itching are promoted with confidence boosting claims. Doan's Regulats offered as a mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores. Ad.
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Doan
Ady
Notice to Bidders for St Wenceslaus Church Interior Paint
Bids due April 22 1916 for painting the interior of St Wenceslaus Church Spillville Iowa. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed Rev J P Broz President L J Benda Secretary Anton Balik Treasurer. 152 Insomnia Indigestion notice typical ad appears at end.
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St. Wenceslaus Church
Spillville
Iowa
J. P. Broz
L. J. Benda
Anton Balik
New Co operative Phone Directory Issued for Winneshick County
A forthcoming Winneshick County Co operative Telephone Co directory will list nearly five hundred members in the northern county. It centers on Decorah with Burr Oak lines and eight other connections. This first directory in years reflects many changes and additions.
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Winneshick County
World's Mightiest Locomotives Dominate Rockies Trip
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway showcases the Olympian and Columbian electric locomotives. These 284 ton, 112 ft engines run on 3000 volt direct current, boast regenerative braking, and haul passengers through the Rockies in smokeless, dirtless comfort aboard the Olympian or Columbian cars. For full info, contact the local ticket agent.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Great
Continental Divide
Pacific Northwest
Rockies
Anniversary Sale at Bear's Opens on Saturday
Readable fragment notes a Victrola sale during an anniversary event at Bear's with a kickoff on a Saturday in April. The text is partial and lacks full dates or pricing details.
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Lad
River Hero
Robber
Republican
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
New Co-operative Phone Directory
Peter Johnson & Sons
Decorah
Hugo Kortschak
Chicago
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Herbert Butler
Gertrude Murdough
Viksy
Houk
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