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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
3
The Decorah Iowa City Council at last night’s meeting discussed speeding through city streets. They pledged to enforce the speed limit, with plans to hire observers to time speeds on key points and report violators for arrest and fines. Prosecutions will follow violators, especially in residential areas.
Pedestrians watched William McNamara drive a horse team from Washington Street at speed along Water Street. The carriage toppled at Decorah Furniture, McNamara fell, the team toppled an electrolier pole near Emil Rosenthal's store, globes shattered. He was fined for disorderly conduct and later paid for the broken pole. Upper Iowa Power Co. has spare poles at Cresco for replacement.
Mary L Bull of the University Farm in St Paul advises drying young stringless beans by washing trimming and cutting into one inch pieces. Dry on plates or trays under net in a strong current, stir occasionally, then store in insect proof containers in a dry ventilated place. A brief steam before drying may improve the result.
After a night of vandalism on Main Street from Winnebago to the west, glass fragments litter the pavement in what authorities deem deliberate damage aimed at tires. Investigators trace the shards to a broken express company window and seek the responsible party.
Three visitors at Phelps Cemetery along the main driveway spotted a four foot rattlesnake with eight rattles. A workman accompanying one of the ladies located and killed the reptile. It was the first snake seen in the cemetery in a long time.
Canton prepares an annual harvest home coming labeled Day Off on Friday August 15. The event promises a lively village celebration with a fine lineup of amusements and a likely large crowd attending.
Albert Reeves was attacked by two men in the alley between the Ben Bear store and the Republican office last Sunday around 9 30 p m. He was punched and repeatedly struck as he attempted to defend himself. He could not identify his assailants, but Officer Rima believes arrests may follow.
Henry Barth and Fred Speder tried to pass a blocked road at the old Pattee place on Hesper road. After failing to detour, Barth drove his horses down the stone wall about five feet to reach the old road in the gully, keeping the buggy, men, and a case of eggs intact. The feat impressed local onlookers as the horses were steady and sure.
A local dog poison incident killed Dr. Conover’s fox terrier named Dick. The dog, previously friendly and playmate to local children, was exposed to poison discarded by a passerby. In a separate event, Winneshiek’s fox terrier Pete was struck by a car, with the front wheel injuring him. he lapsed, vanished for hours, then returned injured but recovering.
Progress continues on the Winneshiek bank front with the bottom pyramid of the pediment already in place. Foreman expects finishing the front by Saturday night or by Monday at the latest. Roof rafters are nearly all in, while the Marlow buildings on Water street show strong exterior work and high attractiveness. John Marlow building has been leased to M. J. Soukup the jeweler, with the other soon to fill.
The piece marks August as the 219th day of 1913, noting summer passing and seasonal shifts. It describes straw hats becoming passé, ripening grain, maturing corn, turning leaves, and fruit abundance, underscoring calm, peace, and anticipated prosperity.
Sunday evening Jim Burns and his team frightened a horse on Main Street causing it to run down Winnebago Street and entangle with the United States Express window, smashing it. Charley Bloomfield, awakened in the back room, stood ready with a revolver as he peered over the partition to see only the dray and horses.
A Bernatz & Sons have modernized the old stone mill on Mill Street by replacing the eight foot wooden flume with a reinforced twelve foot concrete flume, producing 140 horsepower with potential to reach 200. They installed a new wheel doubling capacity, added plans for new machinery to handle feed trade while keeping cornmeal buckwheat and rye flour supplied, and laid a solid concrete floor on the grain reception side.
Hymeneal news reports the August 1 ceremony at the bride's home as John A. Marlow and Mrs Lucy Michaelson married by Rev M Willett. The couple, seen as happily paired, left for Harlan Montana afterward to attend farm duties.
Lawyers and county officials clash on raising the United States flag over the Decorah court house and city hall. The debate centers on whether last winter’s law covers public buildings owned by state, county, or municipal authorities.
Mr Dailey and wife from Winneshiek Hotel Decorah with friends were stranded Tuesday night in a winter storm while returning from Lansing. They found refuge in Decorah and waited until 11 the next day to resume their journey. Local residents joined in as others photographed the scene. Mr B and a Sioux City doctor waded in the mud to search for a lost chain.
Joseph Hopperstad, who went to the Pacific Coast seven years ago, arrived last Friday from Spokane for a brief visit with old friends. He has fared well in the west and expresses fondness for the region. Also in Spokane are Ralph Clark, and former Decorians O Teisberg and T Melvin Drotning. Teisberg works in banking and Drotning teaches at Parkland College.
H T Toye president of Worth County State Bank received a telegram on Thursday saying his brother Scott Toye had died at his home in Stites Idaho. The loss came as a shock to Toye who did not know his brother was ill. Scott Toye was a brother of Dr W R Toye of Decorah.
The Red and Gun Club held a shooting match on the hitching grounds last Thursday with light attendance. Several very good scores were reported, and officers urge members to attend every Thursday afternoon weather permitting for future matches.
Professor Carlo A. Sperati left Monday night to lead the annual United Norwegian Singers of the Pacific Coast festival to be held in Taoma from August 30 to September 1. He will visit societies, rehearse groups, and travel through Montana Washington Oregon and California before returning home as Luther College opens.
C G Fitzsimmons of Union Springs was loading groceries when a wheat-laden automobile startled his horse. He was dragged under the vehicle about a block, suffering a cut on the head a cut on the cheek torn trousers and knee bruises. Passersby tended his wounds then he drove home.
Albert Jones, senior partner of A. Jones & Son, retires. D. W. Jones assumes full possession and control of the firm this August. Jones is noted as a pioneer business man of Mabel and a former resident of Hesper, with hopes he enjoys more years of health and prosperity.
A sign in B. E. Bucknell's window announces space for rent after September 1. He plans to occupy the Hammersness building beside Decorah Furniture and run a pool room connected to the barber shop, details provided by local notices.
A contract has been made with Roy Coffeen for P. W. Clark & Co to remodel the Boy Scouts headquarters. Plans include heating apparatus baths reading room and the gymnasium feature to make it attractive during winter months.
Park commissioners designate next week Friday August 15 as the annual park day with the Merchants Hand playing. Citizens are urged to participate, refreshments will be served, and proceeds benefit the park fund.
Mrs. Bertha Mott and her son W R Mott depart this week for Philadelphia and New York markets to secure fall and winter goods for the Decorah and Cresco stores. Beyond their regular stock orders, Mrs Mott carries commissions for special customer orders and will be away about three weeks.
W B Coup director announces another Sunday Sacred Concerts at the city park. An afternoon show at 3 o clock and an evening performance around 8 o clock next Sunday August 10. Last concert drew a large crowd and better weather could bring even higher attendance. The Merchants Band, under Coup, has improved and ranks among the state’s best bands.
The past week saw price declines across cattle hog and sheep markets with hogs down 40 cents per hundred and further drops on Monday while lambs and sheep fell 15 to 40 cents. Kansas and Oklahoma pasture burnouts forced 30 000 head from the region, pressuring cattle supplies as barley and hay prices show mixed movement. Valdez College announces open Aug 25 with C A Whalen as principal and Miss Margaret Moore leading shorthand. graduates report strong job placement and earning power.
Odds and ends of ladies and misses oxfords offered at 38e a pair in broken sizes. Show window display promotes these bargain shoes as part of stock cleanup. Also touts 28 coffee as best seller and a fine pea n 4 coffee at 25e per pound. JOAN C. HEXOM & SON.
An artist shot Decorah on location for three days, filming outdoor scenes including the fire department runs, city park, garages, and city improvements. The films will be developed in Des Moines, tested, then exhibited locally next week and later shown statewide to promote Decorah.
The state post season trap shooting meet will be held at Mason City on August 26 and 27 with many top shooters expected. Dr Hall Thomas of Decorah Rod and Gun club will attend, possibly others. Uncalled for letters at Decorah post office include Miss Berthilde Steensland Mrs R Roe Mrs Gustie Peterson Mrs Lucy Lohrt John Aschem.
Philip Stoskeopf of Canoe township who sold his farm last year has bought another near Preston in Fillmore County. He will likely move in winter or early spring, with the option to stay on his old place until March 1 next. Friends regret not finding a nearer home option but wish him luck.
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