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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
3
The notice records the 1864 marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mackenstadt in Decorah by Judge M. W. Burdick. They have lived in Decorah since and, for family reasons, will not hold a public celebration.
Sheriff Flemming distributed cigars Saturday morning to celebrate the birth of a baby boy at his home on Friday. Both mother and child are reported as doing well.
Leonard E Bruffadt returned home Tuesday from Harmony by car. He spent the summer in La Crosse hospital recovering from a major operation and now feels he is on the road to recovery.
Fort Atkinson residents held a relaxed outing as six to eight families arrived by car with lunch baskets to picnic in the park. Decorah citizens and park commissioners welcome all county residents to enjoy the space.
A small gathering occurred Tuesday at the park for eighteen children invited by Robert Conigisky. The youths enjoyed a picnic, used the swings and slide, and ended the afternoon on time with a good mood.
Dennis Horan faced a tough Tuesday repairing the east courthouse lights. Water filled the cable hole in the stone, shorting wires and extinguishing the lamps. The lamp was lowered and a step stone removed with Chas Lambert assisting since Horan is not an electrician.
Anderson Brothers shipped a carload of horses to New York by American Express marking the 28th car sent from Decorah this year. The load included a striking 2000 pound black horse, totaling 704 horses this year and about $5,000 in express charges at current prices.
Friends of Geo Mizener report a patented cigar moistener that keeps cigars from drying. He has sold 1500 units for immediate delivery and plans to manufacture 10 000 more. Production will start in Chicago and Decorah under Gus Osman, with a possible local plant if demand grows.
A large crowd enjoyed Sunday activities as the Decorah Merchants Band and Calmar Band performed in town. An afternoon Calmar versus Charles City ball game drew vast attendance while concertgoers traveled from Waterloo and Mason City. Next Sunday Calmar plans to join Decorah for another concert in Decorah.
C. O. Hagen is making extensive improvements at his residence in the Fifth Ward. He is enlarging the cellar, constructing cement porches, and undergoing interior changes to make it practically a new house. A heating plant and bathroom will complete the modernization making it one of the most comfortable on the west side.
The Republican editor enjoyed strawberries for supper from John Harter’s Locust farm. Mrs. Harter provided them as they remained the ever bearing varieties Mr. Harter has showcased for two years. The fruit’s continued production confirms they are true to name.
The Luther College Concert Band performed in Spring Grove on Tuesday afternoon then traveled to La Crosse for the evening concert. Many Decorah residents attended by car to hear the musicians and greet the boys as they returned home to America.
The masons report strong progress on the Aase Haugen home with brick work on the second story in place and all windows set. Construction continues smoothly with remaining tasks advancing well.
The Decorah Commercial Club and the people of Decorah are warned not to use the Ice Cave road. Maurice T Halloran declares he will shut the road and will not be responsible for any damage.
Judge W J Springer heard the case of Lawrence Drake et al vs Interstate Power in Decorah. The court ordered a temporary injunction delaying until August 29 1914 unless the defendants file for condemnation under Iowa law and proceed with property appraisal and damages assessment.
Last week F. B. Kendrick of Fayette purchased the Decorah laundry from Frank May with possession to be given this week. Kendrick returns to Decorah as resident laundryman after years in Fayette. May plans to move to Mineral Springs North Dakota to start new business.
The coming trap shooting tournament is set for August 12 in Postville and August 13 in Decorah. Local managers are optimistic about strong attendance. William Whitney planned to attend but cannot. F G Bills of Chicago confirms he will be there. The event will be held on the fair grounds.
Notice announces bids for building and lot or entire property including furniture in Block 30 Decorah due by August 25 1914. Bids go to the superintendent at Omaha National Bank Whading Omaha Nebraska with cash or partial payment and security.
Obituaries from Decorah and Mason City list multiple deaths from heart failure Bright's disease and paralysis. Hiram J. Gripman died in Sioux Falls after living in Decorah, with services by the G A R. Mrs. John Strayer of Mason City, born Lucy Cather ine Sheetz, remembered for church and Eastern Star work. Mrs. Robert Wheatman of Decorah died after heart leakage and Bright's disease. Mrs. William Gellerman, born Doris Mackinstadt, mourned by eight children and extensive family ties in Decorah with funeral at Phelps cemetery.
Howard Blakeman died at home Wednesday afternoon after a period of illness. He faced a long battle with gangrene and the exact obituary details could not be obtained.
Valder College reports every shorthand graduate from Decorah last year is employed. Six firms sought Valder College stenographers and one year of training prepares students for independent work. Catalogs sent. enroll by August 22 for special courses in bookkeeping for farmers' sons and preparatory teacher training.
Farm opportunity in Red River valley offered at 20000 dollars with 6000 cash and the balance on easy payments. For particulars contact Route No. 2 box 11 Fordville North Dakota.
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