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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
3
A set of candidate notices announces runs in upcoming primaries. SAXVIK seeks Republican nomination for Supervisor Fourth District from Pleasant township. L. H. FLEMMING declares Democratic bid for Sheriff. W. R. seeks re election as County Auditor subject to Democratic primary.
American marines and sailors landed at Vera Cruz and seized the custom house and consulate after Mexican fire. Four Americans killed and twenty one wounded. Mexicans report two hundred killed. Prairie fired on attacking forces as fighting continued. A detachments of the Tenth Cavalry reported as prisoners in Douglas Arizona.
Pat Ronan sold thirteen acres west of the city park to Scholl and Thomas of Indianapolis. They plan to plat the tract and auction lots in early June, aiming to create a desirable residential section. FE Howden brokered the deal.
Peter Johnson and Sons report strong results from their new welding plant. They welded a front axle and a frame of a car without disassembly, plus engine cylinders and other components. The plant speeds repairs and reduces costs for farm machinery and general metalwork.
A large drive of about one hundred fat cattle moved from the Frank Pilgrim farm through Decorah on Monday morning. Five carloads plus a carload from Woldum Produce Co. formed a special Tuesday morning train on the Rock Island line. Awaiting prices in Chicago.
A Lanesboro man visiting Decorah to see the play Within the Law had a costly return trip. His car left the road in West Decorah, struck a hydrant, and was damaged. City officials attached the car, and he paid $849 for a new hydrant repair.
Rev. Mahlon Willett attended the semi annual Northeast Iowa Congregational churches meeting at Me Gregor this week with Mrs. Willett. They were joined Tuesday by Mrs. T A Jayne.
The program for the Big Five meeting in Decorah lists speakers from Cornell Iowa State Teachers College and University of Chicago. Lectures cover scientific management education Shakespeare study and teacher pensions. enrollments run 400 to 500 yearly with lodging arranged for Friday night due to hotel limits.
Mrs Geo B Blaess died after six months illness born May 29 1840 in Center county Pennsylvania came to Winneshiek in 1854 married 1861 Decorah to Henry Schwalm later to David Dinger 1873 to Geo B Blaess survivors listed funeral held at Locust Evangelical church Rev Day Cresco. S C Sheggrud Frankville died of paralysis. survivors listed with funeral at Springfield United Lutheran. Ole Berge Decorah resident died age about 90. funeral at First Lutheran with J B Torrison officiating.
Jos Gates company presents The Traffic Monday at the Grand Opera house. The play is praised for its strong, clean lines and forceful depiction of white shoe activities, offering a pitiless yet truthful lesson for adults and attracting thoughtful attention nationwide.
James Knuff, about seventeen, is bound over to the grand jury on $2500 bond after a morning assault near Fort Atkinson. The victim, the 15 year old daughter of James Sobolik, remains seriously ill while another girl escaped. Knuff was captured after a pursuit by neighbors and brought to Decorah.
A Saturday cyclone near Freeport caused extensive damage at the county farm and village structures. It overturned out-buildings, uprooted trees, damaged roofs, moved a silo, and toppled telephone poles and power lines. Residents reported panic in the insane ward but most residences remained intact. Heavy rain and hail accompanied the event with snow along the state line overnight.
At a Ryan hotel banquet in St Paul on Tuesday evening Dr H G Stub president of the Patkorss Synod received a $1000 gift. Speakers included Rev D C Jordahl of Ridgeway and Rev Thos Nilsson of Decorah. Dr Stub will represent the Synod at Norway's centennial celebration next month.
The Jeffersonian banquet at the Winneshirk hotel last Saturday night was a financial success with about 175 attendees seated for supper. Prominent state democrats spoke, including Judge Wade, J H Hamilton of Cedar Rapids, gubernatorial candidate Connolly of Dubuque, and G A Meyer of Calmar.
G F Baker adds bedroom bath and sleeping porch to improve comfort and increase attic space. Notice to Russell Cemetery Association members outlines a $1.00 dues payable May 1 1914 to Nettie McLain treas or at Winnebago County State Bank Decorah and signed by C Marlow secretary. Dean's Ointment advertised for piles with claims of itching bleeding protruding or blind symptoms and retail availability.
A wagon and team owned by Ole Hattletsad rolled down a city park cliff last week. The wagon was used for hauling stone and stood near the edge. damage was confined to the wagon. No further details on the cause are provided.
The April 28 gathering features music by the Harris-Woecisch Warp Orchestra of Wisconsin. A large crowd is expected and preparations are in place to entertain all. Attendees are invited to come out and dance as the floor is in good condition.
A. J. Baker returns home Friday night after a February departure for a Europe and Holy Land trip. The journey was described as enjoyable and full of interesting experiences. His son Harry, who traveled with him, visited Davenport to see his sister Mrs Waterman and arrived in Decorah on Tuesday.
Notice to debtors. After purchasing partner Ed Hl Hanson interest in the grocery business, Prout asks all persons indebted to Tracy and Hanson to call promptly and settle the accounts.
E. F. Curtin attended the Western Breeders association sale in Des Moines last week and added four head of horses to his string. The horses include a seven year old, two five year olds, and a two year old. He has Larry Keefe's development team handling the yet to be sold animals.
Luther College will hold commencement about two months earlier due to the concert band’s departure for Norway. Rev D C Jordahl preached the Baccalaureate at First Lutheran Church, a graduates reception followed, and the Alumni meeting was set for 4 pm at the chapel. Class day speaker J C M Hanson and valedictorian Emil Grefthen were announced for fourteen seniors including Arthur C Borlaug and Nordahl B Thorpe.
The remains of Charles A. McClintock were brought to Decorah from Minneapolis for burial at Phelps cemetery after services at the Frankville Methodist church. Born in 1824 in Philadelphia, he lived in Indiana and Philadelphia before moving to Winneshiek county in 1852. He married Nancy Hawks in 1856 and fathered eight children. He died Thursday at his son Albert’s home in Minneapolis, having long kept ties to Frankville.
Manager Relf announces Edison talking pictures for Friday and Saturday at the Princess. Although familiar to many, this is their first local presentation, promising large audiences. The Princess also has strong bills lined up for next week.
Street reports say Archie Lewis was arrested on a shooting charge but discharged. His companion remains held for examination on the 20th after a drunken row incident, per the Aus tin Herald.
Ernest Wiedner a renowned northeastern Iown fisherman was arrested last Saturday and jailed in Allamakee county charged with murdering Cyprian Martel an elderly trapper found slain with shotgun wounds in his boat at an island cove of the Mississippi opposite Harpers Ferry Iowa on Friday night April 10th
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