Dart Johnson case verdict and Fort Madison ruling noted
Nine day district court session reports Dart versus Johnson verdict for plaintiff 231.47 with 6 percent interest from December 15, 1908. Knuff, a Bohemian youth, sentenced to twenty years at Fort Madison for assault with admission of guilt. Other docket notes list multiple law and equity actions, guardianship matters, and title clearances as the court proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart
Fred Rutkemeier
Ben Nolte
Howden
Hamre
James Knuff
Fort Atkinson
James Sobolik
Hobson
Fort Madison
Calmar
Kuhn
Houck
Sobolik
Knuff
Newton Schoonmaker
Elmer Rosa
Hn Finn
Winneshiek Co
Ralph Sharp
Mary
P. Equity
Guardian
James Henry
Hans Torstuen
Knut Selsvold
Lars Larson Hamre
J. D. Mullaney
The
Belgian Horse Co
Equity
Weselmann & Herr
Anna Herr
Exix
Herr
Law
Howard F. Barthel
Sophia W. Barthell
Ida M. Barthell
Howard F. Barthell
Job Perry
Moses Perry
D. C. Malloy
B. F. Kneeskern
John Witt
C. Christen
Castalia Savings Bank
Theo. Schjeldahl
Belinda Schjeldahl
Frank Sayre
W. J. Freeman
R. J. Becker
John H. Witt
John P. Bachelder
L. O. Reed
Hagen Et al
W. TH. Bachelder
Weather-Crop Bulletin for week ending April 26 1914
For the week ending April 26 1914 the state reports dry warm weather boosting field work. Spring seeding is finished. early potatoes and garden truck planted. much ground ready for corn. Fall plowing and favorable spring conditions have sped farm work beyond usual. Spring grains and grasses thrive. oats show a good stand. Winter wheat and rye in good condition. a soaking rain is needed for hay. Frost on the 20th did little damage. fruit crops are excellent. all fruit trees blossom. shade trees green. Some corn planted and more likely if weather stays favorable. GEO. M. CHAPPEL, Section Director.
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Geo. M. Chappel
City dog tax due April 1 with sparse licenses issued
City Clerk Hughes reports only two dog licenses to date while assessors count about 150 dogs for taxation though many roam streets. Officials warn that taxes must be paid promptly or risk a general slaughter of uncredentialed dogs. Pet owners urged to pay promptly to keep their dogs.
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Hughes
Palzer Enters Training in St Paul for Fulton Bout
The Minneapolis Journal reports Al Palzer has left for St Paul and begun daily training with the Gibbons brothers. He looks bigger and stronger and attended the Hudson ringside last night where he was introduced to fans and challenged Fred Fulton. Promoter Collins of Hudson may arrange the match.
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Saturday Night
Minneapolis Journal
al. Palzer
St. Paul
Palzer
Hudson
Fred Fulton
Fulton
Collins
Improving Court House Square With New Trees
Tuesday morning work at Court House Square on Winnebago Street showed dirt piles and initial digging. Denny Horan later planted rock elms along the east and west sides, three trees each, to provide shade once mature, preserving an open view in front of the square. Additional elms were planted in the parking area west of the post office.
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Winnebago Street
Denny Horan
Spring Flowers Abundant at Kornmeyer’s Woods Hillside
For ten days Kornmeyer’s woods on the hillside southwest from the Milwaukee stock yards drew many visitors. Hepaticus and blood roots thrived this season and last Sunday afternoon dozens collected blossoms within a small radius. Dogtooth violet remained scarce and not yet blooming locally.
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Kornmeyer
Milwaukee Stock Yards
Rod and Gun Club Shooting Match Shines With High Scores
The Rod and Gun club held a shooting match on the hitching grounds last Thursday with notable scores. B E Bucknell and Lawrence Acres each posted nineteen of twenty, while Dr Hall Thomas scored eighteen, close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod and Gun Club
Hitching Grounds
B. E. Bucknell
Lawrence Acres
Dr. Hall Thomas
Library Benefit Open House for May Day Funds
The Monday Club will hold an open house at Marsh Hall on Monday afternoon May 4 to raise funds for the public library. Various entertainments will be offered and light refreshments served.
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The
Monday Club
Marsh Hall
Royal Candy Store Grand Opening Announces Free Carnations
Decorah welcomes a third anniversary grand opening on Saturday May 24 with 2000 assorted carnations for patrons and a new Tango ice cream flavor touted as a local hit. Special Saturday offers and early orders are encouraged by OCOSTAKOS BROS furniture and MRS. I. O. REED notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Candy Store
Decorah
Decorah Markets Notes and Grain Prices
Market report lists corn at 85 cents and oats at 32 cents. Barley prices range from 39 to 48 cents for various grades and feeds. Dairy prices noted with eggs at 16 cents and a Patton, dairy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesteani
Marley
Harley
Peng
Steven
Patton
Hathaway for Auditor in Winneshiek County
M Lee Hathaway editor of the Ridgeway Review announces candidacy for County Auditor subject to Republican primaries next month. A Ridgeway native of 32 years he runs on integrity and fitness with strong local ties and a history as post master and publisher. The Rervechan endorses Hathaway as a worthy candidate for Republican support.
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M. Lee Hathaway
Ridgeway Review
Hathaway
Lee
Ridgeway
Charles E
Away
Lincoln Township
Upper Iowa University
Rervechan
Mr. Hathaway
Winneshiek
Bucknell Considers Trout Run Closure to Protect Fish
Deputy Game Warden Bucknell plans posting the Union Springs stream from bridge to source to ban trout fishing for at least two years. Small trout are abundant and fragile, and a two year angler ban would allow numbers to grow. After talks with State Game Warden Hinshaw, Bucknell will prohibit fishing from the old wheel to the source and await a potential shipment of young trout from Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknell
Union Springs
Hinshaw
Manchester
Good Shows at Picture Houses Prevail in City
Patrons enjoyed a week of Edison pictures at the Princess with notable action and dialogue innovations. This week at the Star the vaudeville act Sigabee's dogs headlines, and next week Annie Abbott, the Georgia magnet, will attract audiences with strength and magnetic stunts.
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Edison Pictures
Star Sigabee
Annie Abbott
Miss Abbott
Big Five Teachers Association Meeting Opens in Decorah
All preparations are complete for the annual Big Five Teachers' association meeting set for tomorrow afternoon in Decorah. A large attendance is expected if weather cooperates, with a program touted as one of the best the group has ever undertaken, likely to inspire attendees and others in the teaching field.
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Big Five Teachers’ Association
Decorah
Political Announcements for Fourth District Supervisor
An individual announces candidacy for Supervisor Fourth District in the Republican primary, seeking support from friends and neighbors. The notice also states another candidate will run in the Democratic primary for sheriff, asking electors for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Axvik
Feces Township
Candidate for Democratic re election to office and recorder
Auditor announces candidacy for re election to the Democratic party and for the office of Recorder of Deeds subject to voters will before the June primary. The notice is signed by W. R. Shea.
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W. R. Shea
Democratic Party
Automobile Collision at Water and Winnebago Streets
Last Saturday afternoon two automobiles collided at Water and Winnebago. Jas Peyer of Ossian approached from Water Street and Oliver Sheggrad came down Winnebago. Peyer struck Sheggrad from the rear. Peyer admitted fault and agreed to pay all damages, with settlement reached without difficulty.
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Water
Winnebago
Jas
Peyer
Ossian
Water Street
Oliver Sheggrad
Sheggrud
Bringing Back Insane From County Farm to Independence
Supervisor Pfister Supt Clem Funke and county farm matron returned twelve milder insane from Independence eight men and four women arrived last night. They can be cared for here at lower expense than at Independence. The effort began when Supervisor Meyer was on the board and faced state official opposition, but local persistence succeeded.
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Pfister
Clem Funke
Independence
Meyer
The Traffic at the Grand Delivers Strong Urban Peril Play
A moderate Monday night crowd at the Grand viewed The Traffic a production praised for its strong take on perils of young womanhood in cities. The company was above average, and rain likely kept a larger audience away.
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the Grand
Church Notes Methodist and Congregational Services
Methodist Episcopal church announces Sunday services at 10 30 a m with a sermon The Strength of Friendship Communion at 7 30 p m Dr Mershon district superintendent will preach He is described as a talented pulpit orator Congregational church holds communion next Sabbath morning Evening subject John Bunyan s Valley of the Shadow of Death and a gospel message on heal thy mind for morbid despondency
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Mershon
John Bunyan
Valley of the Shadow of
eDath
Fremont Todd bridge washed out after heavy rain
A small bridge in Fremont township named the Todd bridge was completely washed away last Friday night. Prolonged heavy rain filled the passage under the bridge and prevented water from draining off from hillside runoff.
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Fremont Township
Todd
E. J. Curtin Honored for Panama Exposition Appointment
Governor Clarke announces E. J. Curtin will serve on a fifteen member Iowa committee representing the state at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The appointment is described as a move toward a greater Iowa and a better choice could not have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Curtin
Clarke
Iowa
San Francisco
Is Your Dog Licensed After May 1st
After May 1st the marshal will impound dogs whose owners have not paid the license fee as required by city ordinances and which are allowed to run with the numbered tag attached. See City Clerk W. F. Baker, mayor.
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W. F. Baker
Rural Eighth Grade Examinations Scheduled for May Days
The Rural Eighth Grade examinations will be held on the 7th and 8th days of May. If you have pupils desiring to take the examinations please send in request for questions at once. H. E. MILLER, Co. Supt.
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H. E. Miller
First Class Washing and Ironing by Mrs A Thompson
Mrs A Thompson offers high quality washing and ironing services from Bucknell house beside the Broadway bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Thompson
Bucknell House
Broadway Bridge
Broken Arm Accidents Reported Near Dugway Road
Katherine Jaeger daughter of Mr and Mrs Louie Jaeger broke her left arm last Sunday after slipping into a hill cleft while gathering flowers near the park. Dr Woodward treated her. A man named Thorpe, working below the dam, also reportedly suffered a broken arm in an incident the day prior.
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Katherine Jaeger
Louie Jaeger
Dr. Woodward
Thorpe
Edward Herwig Weds Anna Lubke at Stoskopf Home
At Louis Stoskopf home on Monday April 27 Rev M Willett united Edward Herwig and Anna Lubke in marriage. They left for a brief honeymoon in the Twin Cities. He is a barber who teamed with W Kennard to buy the Shima shop, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lubke. Friends extend congratulations. Kodaks Premos and Photographic supplies advertised at Parmans Drug Store.
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Louis Stoskopf
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Dart-Johnson
Rutkemeier Vs. Nolte
Hans Wergsrud
M. H. Stigen
Deposiene
W. Farrington
W. Moore
D. Peck
McGregor
Margaret Malli
A. T. Skeny
Sam'l Stoskopf
Va. Roberts
Court House Square
the Rod and Gun Club
Ocostakos Bros
1. O. Reed
Decorah Markets
L. H. Flemming
Pheee Eee
Allen Wise
Decorah Furniture Compan
Church Notes
Lawn Seed
N. H.eadams
Kodaks
Premos
Parman’s Drug Store
Anderson
School House
Freeport
Theodore Larson
Glencoe
Minn
Clover Belt
G. D. Jones
Wausau
Wis
K. I. Haugen
Decorah Republican 4. & Bailey
Iowa & Son (Inc
We Are
Bank
Winnesheik County
Colliers
Woman's
the Saturday Evening Post
Humphry
Sinopalijan
Leslies
Good Housekeeping
Imunsey
John C. Hexom & Son
Good Housekeeping Store
Princess
Carnegie Museum
Alaska
Siberia
Motion Pictures
New York
Chicago
Denver
Eugene Walter
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