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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
The Decorah Republican in Decorah Iowa began publication in 1860 and is published weekly on Thursdays by A K Barley and Son. This historical note records its establishment and continuing print presence through the era.
Ed Grant travels to Monona on business while Herman Teslow heads to Chicago. Dozens of locals move between Decorah, Cresco, Waterloo, Dubuque, and surrounding towns for visits, relatives, or business. Many return to continue duties at homes and schools as summer ends.
Dr J D Hexom's Europe trip is delayed by the war. He will work in eastern and southern hospitals in the U S. Last Friday he went to Minneapolis to be joined by Dr Peterson. They plan about four months of study at Bellevue Hospital New York followed by time in New Orleans and possibly Toronto. He has no fixed plan after the year of study and may pursue a specialty.
During last Saturday's storm Andrew Estrem of seven miles south of Decorah reported two horses killed by lightning. A three year old and a yearling died while sheltering under a tree in a pasture. A week earlier Henry Estrem, nearby, lost five cows to lightning while in the pasture.
Luther College begins the collegiate department Tuesday with the senior and junior class sessions while the sophomore class starts soon after. The preparatory department will open at a later date.
The August event drew 44 players from Milwaukee, Platteville, Madison, Lancaster and Prairie du Chien. G F Baker and son George won doubles, taking two firsts and one second. George Baker placed second in singles, with Lappin of Riceville winning. Decorah cups were shown in Ben Bear's window.
Decorah circuit Synod Lutheran church announces its fifth annual sangerfest in Decorah on September 25 27. Devotional exercises and concerts precede the Sunday afternoon finale featuring Stainer Jairus Daughter sung by the chorus with soloists and orchestral accompaniment, plus selections by Luther College Concert Band. Participants may send names and addresses to Oscar Norgaard Decorah for details.
Mrs John Day visiting her Vancouver daughter plans to stop in Decorah this fall to have the remains of Mr Day buried in Phelps cemetery. Though not a resident last years, Decorah remained home to him through family ties and parent grave sites.
Arthur W. Kramer and wife of Dixon Illinois visited Decorah Tuesday with Mr and Mrs G A Bucknam. He noted Decorah’s public buildings and general appearance rival Dixon a city of ten thousand and urged locals to be proud of ongoing enterprise.
Oscar Thompson, trombone player with Luther College Concert Band, announced plans to marry Miss Mathilda Stene on Saturday at Lime Creek church between Lake Mills and Emmons, Minn. He will begin theological studies at Luther Seminary this fall before entering the ministry.
Notice to school patrons that schools open Monday August Bist and urges all pupils to attend the first day to avoid pre classification delays. Eva M Fleming will be at her office between nine and twelve on Friday and Saturday the 28th and 29th to confer with pupils.
C J Reemtsen advertising manager of the Charles City chautauqua visited Decorah to open talks for Luther College Concert Band to appear next year after their San Francisco exhibition. He expects engagements at several large independent chautauquas starting in Pueblo Colorado and moving east. He praised the band’s music and character and brought his wife and daughter and Mrs A D Clark with children to Thursday’s concert.
John G. Schimming, owner of Ioves drug store, visited Waukon with family recently. He attends Decorah Institute about twenty four years ago and reflects on experiences with proprietor John Breckenridge. Schimming plans to move Aug 1 to E W Cuttings home on Maple Avenue Decorah welcomes the family.
Sheriff Flemming received a letter from Hon. John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids, Democratic candidate for governor, saying he would attend the Winneshiek county fair on the 8th or 9th. The letter praises Hamilton as an able banker and a pleasant gentleman.
The Decorah Whist club decided Wednesday night to depart for the state fair this afternoon. They will travel to Waterloo for the night, reach Des Moines Friday noon, then set up camp on the fair grounds. E. J. Curtin, already there, will greet and assist them.
C. J. Weiser and family and FE. R. Acres have camped along the river most of the summer and plan to return to the city this week. G. B. Lackland and wife, camping near B. FE. Jewell are also expected to return this week.
A small wreck on the Rock Island line near Castalia last Saturday jammed two freight cars on the track. The incident delayed the Decorah noon train and the afternoon mail by about two hours.
Cresco announces a three day fall festival from August 31 to September 2 featuring secured attractions and a baseball tournament. Officials expect a large crowd and aim to avoid disappointment.
No 1s Picnic Rescue No 1 held their outing last Sunday despite rain. They started on time, endured drizzle, and enjoyed a pleasant day once the sun appeared.
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