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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
3
Ren Bear invites the public to a Saturday open ing featuring a full stock of men youth and children's clothing. He emphasizes quality and fair pricing, offering money back or exchanges, mail order proof of trust, and promotions including imported brushes with suits and Victrola concerts on Saturday.
Notice to appear at the Court House Winneshiek county Iowa on April 28 1915 at 9 00 a m to probate the purported last will of J H Haug late of Calmar township deceased Show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Official signature dated April 24 1913 Clerk OLAL KALLEVANG Deputy 8 J MOORE Also health notice to clean up property by order of City Board of Health and a bid notice for 25 tons of hard coal delivered to City Hall F M HUGHES City Clerk
The itemized notes report Elgin raising 400 for a 4th of July, Mason City ending Sunday shows, McGregor river work, Clear Lake beet cultivation, and Nashua forming a board of trade. It lists school bond approval in Charles City, Waterloo river coliseum plans, and a pool hall referendum in Rockwell. Fatal and crime mentions include a Cresco fire death of Alva Smith, Leroy drugstore fire, and bearded burglary in Riceville.
In Mason City the Frick Stearns Russell Co case was dismissed after key Castalia residents Malloy Birdsell Allen Christopherson and Haefner failed to appear. They faced contempt and later settled with costs about 200 dollars after stipulations with Thomas Powell Cedar Rapids.
Decorah high school begins baseball practice with confidence as the season kicks off Friday April 25 at the fairgrounds with West Union visiting for opening action. The rest of the schedule includes May 2 at Fayette May 3 at West Union May 9 Fayette at Decorah May 16 Decorah at Waukon May 23 Cresco at Decorah May 30 Decorah at Cresco May 31 Waukon at Decorah.
Mr. Bear announces his annual spring opening with thirty six years of events. He highlights a diverse stock from Hart Schaffner & Marx Fitform Styleplus Sincerity Clothcraft and other top makers. The article notes readiness of modern ready to wear styles and urges a visit to see current fashion.
Officials report two work trains on the Rock Island line between here and West Union to repair the track. Once this section is restored to first class condition trains will resume schedule time, while the segment from West Union to Cedar Rapids remains in fairly good shape.
This week at the Star Theater a vaudeville sketch The Teacher and the Pupil features clog and acrobatic dancing with singing. The Winnings perform from 2 to 5? with 5 cents admission. Next week the Musical Wagners appear Monday through Wednesday with eight to ten instruments and a young xylophone player.
At the last Winneshiek County Co operative Telephone Co meeting officers were elected with H Ramlo as president F C Ellingson as vice president A G Christian as secretary and Julian Holkesy k as treasurer.
Al Palzer arrived in New York to receive medical care after an ocean voyage failed to help his condition. His father reports the trip did him no good and Al Palzer is not well enough to fight. It is unlikely he can reach France in time for the holiday meeting.
Our hearty thanks and appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindnesses and assistance during our bereavement and for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. Spillville Iowa April 17 1918.
Decorah high school students present a three act comedy on Wednesday evening June 4. The production promises lively humor. Graduation events follow with commencement June 5 and a Junior-Senior reception June 6. The graduating class includes nine boys and fourteen girls.
Two six fifty Golden Red vacuum cleaners will be given away at the Princess this week. See small bills or drop into the show tonight for particulars. A city show every night at 5 and 1e. If we were all baseball clubs we could all go south, too. But some body has to stay at home and abuse the weather.
Three men from Waukon Waucoma and Lime Springs visited Ren Bear's store last week buying suits. The visit illustrated Decorah or regional trade activity by outsiders.
Tonight at the Masonic hall the Decorah lodge of Eastern Star holds a special meeting for inspection and initiation with an instruction session in the afternoon Miss Anna Stilwell of Waukon district deputy will attend Bruchs oratorio The Lay of the Bell performed by the Decorah Choral Union at the Grand Monday evening May 12 1913 admission 75 50 and 35 cents Photpher Reynolds introduces an automatic electric photo printing machine in his studio
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Court House on Monday May 5 at 2 00 p m to consider a resolution of necessity to replace the Tavener bridge in Decorah The plan calls for a 16 foot roadway 175 foot main span a new steel structure with a wooden floor and concrete abutments at an estimated total cost about 6000 dollars The resolution directs that legal steps be taken and serves as notice to interested parties.
The advance agent Mr. Larue remained in Decorah yesterday to arrange for the Gollmar circus show on Monday May 19. The show arrives Sunday morning and is expected to bring a large crowd. The circus has grown into one of the country’s largest shows outside Barnum and Ringling with a bigger menagerie this year.
A brief dialog notes She boasting of knowing more than Mr Reid who concedes the point, highlighting perception of intelligence in a social exchange.
Weather bulletin reports a sunny week with little rain ending April 20 1913. Temperatures averaged seven degrees above normal with highs 60 to 80. Seeding and plowing advance despite wet low grounds while oats and other small grains progress. Early potatoes planted and corn ground prepared as grass and fruit trees show healthy growth amid early spring conditions. Nothing better displays the boldness of the Chinese republic than its effort to interfere in the matter of woman's dress.
The city reports gross debt totaling 1 082 662 851 dollars in the latest accounting. Officials note the figure marks a new high and reflects rising public obligations.
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