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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
2
The Decorah Republic reports numerous personal notices and travels of residents from Decorah and nearby towns. Individuals such as A R Coffeen in Clinton, Dr H H Thomas in Chicago, Ruth Paine for Minneapolis, Peter Morton from Orleans, and many others are listed for visits, trips, funerals, and familial connections across Iowa and neighboring states.
Decorah census figures released by Assessor Hargreaves were not the complete count. Canvass work continues through week end with business leaders aiding the effort, aiming for accurate totals by June 1 and requesting reports of missed residents.
The grand jury reviewing the county jail and farm found the cook house inadequate and recommended a new building. Supervisor Morton and Williams inspected the site and will suggest specifications at the next session. Contractor Coffeen can start once approved. Manager Funke supports the decision.
Three young children under six wandered away from West Decorah and were located by Ed and Grant near Pulpit Rock, tired and hungry but unharmed. Locals note the children showed wanderlust, not worry.
At Decorah City Hospital a young man named Norton needed urgent surgery for a severe appendicitis. Dr Conrad and other physicians operated around 3 a.m. The patient shows signs of rapid recovery and rests comfortably. Judge Springer had planned to stay for the Jewell case but returned home due to his wife’s illness, adjourning court until Monday afternoon.
The Decorah Rod and Gun Club schedules its annual registered trap shooting tournament in Decorah on Thursday June 21. The event follows national association rules and is expected to draw many visitors from nearby towns. A banquet for club members and visiting marksmen will follow the tournament.
A warm April ends with bright sunshine and warmth across the state. Weather bureaus report it may be the warmest April since 1800, confirming unusually high temperatures for the month.
The Decorah Markets show little overall change with wheat steady at 51.00 per bushel and corn at 0, Marley slightly higher with 0 to 70 cent quotations, butter at 26 cents, and dairy prices mixed as markets firm.
Amly Butler retires from operating the Decorah to Prosper auto stage. He turns the business over to his son L A Butler who has secured the mail carrying contract.
Mrs Phoebe Lincoln has purchased the Mrs Spiltle residence at Vernon and River streets for 170 dollars to convert into a laboratory for the Lincoln Chemical Company.
The Decorah Furniture Company has purchased an auto truck to improve delivery of their goods. The new vehicle will be used to transport items to customers and restock showrooms.
Citizens gather at the Winneshiek County Agricultural Society meeting to confirm dates August 17 18 19 and 20 for the 1915 fair. G F Baker L M Enger and L L Cadwell retain president secretary and treasurer roles as organizers plan attractions and encourage broad public support for record attendance.
Mr and Mrs E J Curtin depart Monday for Old Point Comfort Va to attend the American Bankers Association executive council meeting as one of four Towa members. Western delegates travel by special train from Chicago with a banquet in Indianapolis. after Old Point Comfort they go to New York for a savings bank session. They will be away two weeks.
G F Baker purchased the D A Reed property adjoining his lumber yard to expand storage for sash doors and other materials. A sixteen foot driveway will be built on the south side of the shed and a passage will connect the shed to the house. Mrs Reed and Mr and Mrs E Z Hook will occupy until Sept 1.
Prof Milton Uudegraff, arriving from Washington last Thursday, departs Monday for Vallejo California to oversee chronometers at Mare Island naval yard for a year. He previously surveyed Samoa but fell ill, with initial fears of tuberculosis. he has since recovered sufficiently but remains weakened and will continue as part of a gradual recuperation.
If weather conditions are satisfactory a large crowd will watch the opening game of base ball between Luther and the Chinese University team tomorrow afternoon on Luther diamond. The fan interest recalls the last visit two years ago and the current lineup includes several top players from that visit. Admission is 35 cents.
Mr and Mrs Bert Daniels moved to Minneapolis yesterday to make their home there. Daniels has purchased a grocery store and will engage in trade. Friends hope the move improves his health and proves profitable.
R. H W Tracy rents land from BLEB de welt and plans to move his family into a camp after school closes. RK P Sanford and family also intend to spend the summer in camp.
There may have been a misunderstanding about street oiling this year. Citizens must organize neighbors, raise 15 to 20 dollars per block, and deposit it with the mayor before the city will oil any street. The city has limited funds and requires guaranteed good faith. Oiling targets heavy traffic districts to improve travel and comfort in Decorah, Northeastern Iowa.
The grand jury met four days last week and returned several indictments two of which are public. Lewis Hanson faced three liquor sale charges. he pled guilty and was fined 500 and 825 with payment or jail time. Mayor Baker and City Attorney Houck had long monitored Hanson and gathered evidence ten days ago to convict. Indictments also named Ewes Gondik, involved in the Ossian burglary case from the prior term.
After a long wait, residents and nature welcomed a heavy rain Monday night lasting over two hours. The rainfall measured four tenths of an inch at Winneshiek County State Bank, with prior light showers bringing total April precipitation to seven tenths of an inch. Last April saw 2.2 inches.
The thermometer at Ben Bear's shows warm trend this week with readings of 78 degrees Monday 1 PM 80 degrees Tuesday 1 PM and 82 degrees yesterday. The levels exceed normal summer heat by two to six degrees.
Chas. Kornmeyer states Kornmeyer Bros have completed improvements at the brick yard and overhauled all machinery. They expect to be making brick no later than Saturday of this week.
Property owners must remove all offal garbage and debris from their lots and adjacent streets and alleys. Noncompliance by May 1st will prompt removal at the owner’s expense or prosecution under state laws and city ordinances, signed by H I Thomas health officer.
Post Commander L L Cadwell and the Conference Committee of the Woman's Relief Corps chose committees for Memorial Day and Memorial Sabbath preparations. Invitations, program, music, floral, decorating, grave marking, ushers, wreaths, parade autos, and finance duties assigned to named members.
Memorial Day speaker Col Hughes Post G A R and E W Cutting will deliver the address. Exercises will be held in the Grand Opera House as usual. Memorial Sunday is observed on May 234.
In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Iowa Fred Soeder is adjudged bankrupt. Creditors are notified that the first meeting will be May 7 1915 at 11:30 am at C N Houck office Decorah Iowa to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Signed Dubuque Iowa April 26 1915. Oliver Longueville Poforosky Bank rest.
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