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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
2
Local society notes list Albert Wangler's Monday departure for Valley City and numerous visits and travels by residents to Hartley Cedar Rapids Ridgeway Ossian Madison and more. Many returned home from Minnesotan and Wisonsin towns while others prepared for teaching positions and family illnesses are noted.
Mrs. Mabel Gardner Anundsen died of cancer at her Detroit Minnesota home on Thursday. Born in Conover in 1866 she lived in Decorah before moving to Canton Ohio and later to Detroit. Survived by six children Milla Martha George Esther Erling and other relatives. Funeral Monday at her mother Mrs. George Gardner's home with Rev. M Willett officiating. Interment in Phelps cemetery.
Mrs Elnora Jewell Coffeen and Mr James Draper were married at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin by Rev Herbert Jennings. After a Chicago visit they will reside in Decorah in the bride’s fifth ward home. Draper has been a teacher, student of medicine, and carpenter with farming interests.
George Mizener reports a Chicago Tribune notice that from April 21 the last Illinois Central mail will depart a half hour earlier. Barring major accidents this lets the Chicago mail connect with Milwaukee No. 3 at Dubuque, ensuring same day Chicago papers. Mizener also says Sunday Chicago papers will be sold next Sunday, delivered from Calmar by automobile.
Mr and Mrs William Knowlton return from Jefferson where their son Professor W P Knowlton is re elected principal of Jefferson High School for next year at a salary of 1350 dollars, up 250 dollars. The elder Knowltons report he began teaching with a goal to be a teacher and is achieving success in his vocation.
County farm inspected by J. E. B. Corwin state inspector of county farms during the prior week at Winneshiek. He returned to Winneshiek hotel in good spirits after farm supper remarks by Manager Funk. Home from Des Moines the legislature adjourned and Mr and Mrs L L Couse returned from the capital with Enger and Senator Jewell awaited with Miss Gladys.
County Treasurer Jorgenson received the semi annual state automobile tax apportionment of 34 457. The funds, allotted under special provisions, must be used entirely for county road improvements and will provide substantial help.
City officials approve a contract with James Burns to clean streets next season, shifting from night to morning work for a notable improvement. The change aims to enhance efficiency and safety in routine street sanitation.
The brotherhood of Elks in Decorah will hold a Purple Ball at Marsh's hall on Wednesday evening April 30. The event is not public but confined to Elks members and their female guests.
Weiser and Dear announce the season change at the Grand Opera House Decorah after the previous company canceled dates for Dates of the U. S. A. They plan to stage The Virginian next, with an exact date coming next week and a performance likely in the latter part of May. A contract for The Virginian was received with a May 28 Wednesday date.
A Sunday blaze at F. E. Conover’s residence on South Washington Street was observed around 3 30 PM. The quick fire department response prevented major damage though the roof burned and a side hole formed. officials suspect a spark from the chimney after a recent stove fire.
The season starts today at the college grounds with St. Thomas facing Luther College. Luther aims to break its winless streak against St. Thomas and end their cold run as both teams showcase spring work and a marked lineup effort.
J P Mourns has purchased the dray line of John Miller and added it to his force. This gives Burns near exclusive control of the business. What Miller plans to do next remains unknown.
The Episcopal church ladies announce a supper at the Rectory Friday evening April 25 at 5 30. Admission is 25 cents and all are invited to attend.
John Gordon Hardenburgh led a Decorah effort to fund and install electroliers along city streets. Poles are ordered and work will start, aiming to illuminate Decorah by May 31. Citizens are urged to celebrate with a street carnival and pedestrian parade. Roy Birdsell dies on a Rock Island train en route to hospital after an injury. body returned to Decorah.
Decorah Lyceum committee completes next season lineup adding Dr Lincoln McConnell lecturer and The Raweis trio from New Zealand. The five number course will be the most varied and expensive yet costing about fifty percent more than the previous set.
At the school board meeting Prof. H. J. Hougen of Fertile Minnesota was chosen to teach Science and Norwegian. Hazel H. Field was elected to lead a new domestic science department. The domestic science room will use space freed by the removal of boilers and coal room. Architect E. H. Turnoch is drafting plans for a new heating plant outside the building.
George W. Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs N H Nelson of Mabel, presents a comparative statement for Farmers Bank of Bay N D from April 4 1912 to April 4 1913. Total business rose from 71983 22 to 129152 16 and deposits grew from 59712 51 to 116274 95 nearly doubling. Nelson serves as assistant cashier and notes his stake in the bank’s success.
County Auditor Shea and G A Meyer announce a hearing and necessity for rebuilding the Tavener bridge in West Decorah. Bridge work will be let to the lowest bidder after advertisement and open competition. Any agreement by the board must be approved by the state board.
David Leach adds a registered Jersey bull and a Holstein heifer to his Freeport herd. Both animals are praised for dairy potential. He also keeps a mallard duck and drake raised in captivity that are fully domesticated and indifferent to wild life.
Irving Literary society staged a lively Tuesday program at Luther College auditorium featuring Irving's orchestra and a farcical mock trial. The defendant Herr Bar Roomski Polokowski, an anarchist, is accused of a bomb incident that harms a character named A. Faker. Twenty eight cast members delivered a laughable evening with an encore for the orchestra after It Happened in Nordland.
City officials plan a future clean up day with ample notice and no compulsion. Citizens are urged to join willingly, viewing a clean city as essential as a clean face or shirt and a matter of city credit and personal good.
Work on new buildings advances with bricklaying for the bank back wall and foundations in for the Marlow back end. P. V. Clark of Clinton, head of P. V. Clark & Co., oversees the bank project on site.
Miss Mil dred Simonds of Virarabad India will give missionary addresses at both morning and evening services next Sunday at the church. Special music will accompany the talks.
The notice advertises an early Haynes car in Decorah Iowa claiming it as America’s first automobile with a reputation. It invites interested buyers to contact H A Broat Supt Haynes Automobile Co care Decorah Posten Decorah Iowa and promises a special proposition for first buyers.
Notice to bidders sealed bids due May 7 1913 at City Clerk for cement sidewalks and culverts per plans and specs. City Council may reject any or all bids. Bid must be accompanied by certified check. F M Hughes City Clerk.
Messrs. Chas. and Henry Haas retire from the meat business and thank the public for past patronage hoping it continues with the new firm. The ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters to strengthen digestion and purify the blood, claiming many ills stem from impure blood and poor liver function.
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