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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
3
The Decorah Iowa city council discussed stopping reckless driving and will implement arrests for speeding next week. An ordinance sets limits of ten to fifteen miles per hour in settled areas and four to six minutes per mile in others, with speed monitors and reports to the mayor for warrants.
Tom O Rourke writes from Decorah that heavyweight Al Palzer trains at Woodlawn Long Island to shed fat from a layoff. Palzer, weighing 236 pounds, runs each morning and spars in the afternoon with Black Bill and another boxer as manager O Rourke aims to drop him to 225. He hopes Paris letters arrive daily and believes Palzer could be champion this year if he follows instructions and matches go well.
Peter Johnson lost control of an automobile while driving behind G. F. Bakers lumber yard. The car veered into a ditch about eight feet deep and stopped on its side. Johnson escaped without serious injury and avoided a deeper fall into the creek.
Sunday night a well known citizen was driving fast through the streets. Nightwatch Rima identified him and took his number. Monday morning a warrant was sworn and he appeared before Justice Whalen who imposed ten dollars and costs. He paid promptly.
John P. Bakke of Frankville township brings the year's first ripe apples to Decorah. Two old trees on his place yield a splendid crop. the bushel shows large, bright red, sub acid fruit fit for eating. Variety unknown, but described as smooth and mealy.
A joint union gathering will be held Sunday morning at the Methodist church with Rev. M. Willett delivering a sermon titled The Love of Money. All are welcome and there is no evening service.
Mrs Miller, wife of County Superintendent H E Miller, and four children were in a car accident near Spencer. A fast passing car forced the vehicle toward a ditch, the dirt bank gave way, and the car toppled into a 12 foot ditch. All occupants were extricated. Mrs Miller and Mrs Martin sustained bruises, with Mrs Martin seriously hurt and unable to walk. Letters later say she is improving.
Weather permitting the Merchants Band will play at the park next Sunday afternoon at three and evening at seven. Last Sunday Jupiter Pluvius interrupted the event, though no rain occurred that day. Organizers hope for good weather and a large turnout for a strong concert.
County Treasurer Jorgenson received 82,775.68 from State Treasurer Brown as the second apportionment of the automobile tax. The spring first apportionment was 4,357 bringing total from this source to 7,192.68 for road improvements. The funds should aid road work if spent judiciously.
Miss Clara Wold of Waukon and Leo Walsh of Minot N D will wed at 5 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs H Woldum Rev O E Schmidt officiating Only a few relatives present After the ceremony the couple will relocate to Minot to reside where Mr Walsh works as a barber
The Decorah quartet Q F Baker G A Baker Chas Marsh and Ray Algyer beat Fayette players 3-2 in five contested games. G A Baker won singles 6 2 6 2 over Young and G F Baker overcame McIntosh in five games 5 7 6 4 3 6. The final doubles saw Baker combos prevail 6 4 2 6 2 6. Next Monday they travel to Prairie du Chien to face Wisconsin crack players.
Manager Wolgram screens Decorah moving pictures showing Milwaukee train departure scenes, workers at Winneshiek bank, courthouse lawn rush, garages with cars, and urgent calls by Hook and Ladder and Rescue Hose No. 1. A collection of scenes promises a good week of showings.
The advertisement notes Frank A. Germann opens a new clothing store in the Citizens Bank block. He has set up an attractive fixture installation in the room next to Muller's jewelry store and has been stocking the shop this past week. Ole Nelson will assist him. Germann previously represented a large clothing house on the road and is regarded as personable and capable.
Yesterday at about one am Henry Halvorson awoke to a prowler on his porch roof. He fired a shot as the intruder fled to the far end of the porch. Officer Rima arrived but found no trace of the burglar.
Police Court notes Mayor Green away on the Pacific Coast and Judge Barthel out with the Knights Templar. Justice Whalen remains to dispense with justice handling one auto speeders and two drunks this week and awaiting more cases.
Mrs. W. C. Duffy was admitted to Cresco hospital after an operation performed Saturday by Dr. Kessel. The procedure proved more difficult than expected but the crisis is believed to have passed and orderly recovery is anticipated.
Last Saturday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs Stabo Mrs Chr Brandt suffered a stroke. Friends report the paralysis was not as severe as feared and she is gradually recovering.
Supervisors Claude Morton G A Meyer P F Meyer and Alvin Pfister and County Attorney Shea left Tuesday morning for Council Bluffs to attend the annual convention of county officers.
Notice announces Dr Stockdale’s Decorah appearance moved from August twenty seventh to Friday August twenty ninth. Market items highlight fly chaser products sold at Par man’s Drug Store at one dollar per gallon and a wide selection of trunks at lower prices with new stock at R’s.
Mr and Mrs John Harter returned from Europe on Friday and attended the funeral of their son George at the Methodist Church near Locust on Sunday. The grieving parents reportedly did not hear of the death until reaching Castle Garden New York, their boat having departed before the message arrived.
The republican notes a prior item about a Minneapolis desertion by a husband from this county. The woman was said mentally unbalanced but that was incorrect. She faced distress from cruelty yet remains otherwise sound.
Walter Bucknell organizes a Ford tour and picnic for next Sunday starting from Decorah and visiting most southern county towns, ending with a city park dinner in Decorah. Weather permitting it promises to be a great event for local Ford owners.
A major fire destroyed Prairie du Chien’s municipal electric light plant on Tuesday afternoon leaving the city in darkness. Officials estimate losses at 200000 dollars and plan to restore power by laying a cable from La Crosse, hoping for light by Saturday.
Sunday KR F Price Harold Dinger and Chris Alm attended the state convention of rural carriers in Waterloo. John Longstreet also went to take a few pictures. New hats available at Bear's with all kinds on display.
Dr. Laur Larsen president emeritus of Luther College turned eighty Sunday. Friends offered congratulations without a formal celebration. He assisted in ordination services at First Lutheran church that morning and was praised for decades of Christian citizenship and teaching impact on many young men. The Reformer carries greetings to him as a dear friend.
The new Winneshiek County State Bank building is completed with the last stone laid as workers removed the derrick. Finishing touches include doorway carving and west pilaster griffes. Banking operations will move to the east side for interior finishing by Roy Coffeen. Established nearly sixty years ago by TH Weiser, the bank is now set to open in a top state building.
The fox terrier Pete, kept at the Winneshiek hotel, was poisoned and initially saved after treatment but later disappeared and was found dead. A new line of boys and children's hate it BEAR'S appears in the text.
City banks report prompt payments from hospital fund subscribers and no delays in funding. Committee chairman Mr. Bear is due home tomorrow and a meeting will review eight building and site proposals before finalizing location decisions. A definite plan is expected by early next month.
Peer Stromme of Grand Forks North Dakota appeared on the Winneshiek hotel register last Saturday. The Norman den editor travels widely and is on his fourth world trip. He writes for a syndicate of Norwegian papers and plans to return to China before year’s end.
Patrons entering Winneshiek County State Bank will see it has relocated to the west Marlow building. The move occurred yesterday to allow Mr. Coffeen to roof the new building and finish interior work while the big vaults and books remain in the old vault.
A letter from Ben Bear delayed in the mail arrives with his family tomorrow from Chicago. Mrs. Bear has spent three weeks in the city, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bear returned there last week. The ad promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for emergencies and a sweater sale at Bear's with a new assortment of men’s ice working shirts on display.
W B Reed and B P F Lennon have purchased the stock and goodwill of F F Sellman and Co dealers in agricultural implements. The firm name is not yet decided as possession occurs next February. Sellman and Co will remain in Decorah to settle accounts before planning future steps.
Reverend H Stubenwoll of Allison Ta extols Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect and essential. He says the pills regulate liver and bowels, guarantees every pill, and sells at 25 cents at all dealers in an advertising notice.
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