Revival of Hog Market Brings Large Hog Deliveries
Embargo lift on hog shipments ended a month of market paralysis and Decorah markets saw rapid hog inflows. About 750 hogs arrived from roughly 150 loads on Tuesday and Wednesday, boosting trade and prompting heavy payouts at Winne-shiek County State Bank and Decorah National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County State Bank
Henry Reeves
Decorah National Bank
Co-operative Society
Decorah
Prize Winning Birds At Independence Poultry Show
The Independence poultry show featured large entries and fierce competition. Decorah exhibitors led by Mrs. Peter Johnson swept the White Plymouth Rocks with top prizes in cockerel pullets and pen. Rhode Island Reds were strongest, Martin Christopher posted high scores but no prizes. TH. E. Miller won seven ribbons for White Wyandottes with high scores across cockerel pullets and pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Decorah
Peter Johnson
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island Reds
Martin Christopher
TH. E. Miller
District Court Adjourned After Three Weeks in Session
District court adjourned last Saturday after a three week session. The Halse vs Johnson steer case resulted in a verdict for the defendant with costs. Dockets note Julius Landmeyer drawn without prejudice and Emily Jewell estate submitted for new trial and verdict motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halse
Johnson
Julius Landmeyer
Emily Jewell
Nicholson recovering nicely after Decorah hospital operation
Friends of Mrs H P Nicholson of Military township report she is recovering well from the operation at Decorah hospital last Friday. Also announced the Women's Relief Corps supper and sale at Engbretson hall on Saturday evening with sale starting at 1 and supper at 5 featuring roast chicken, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, cabbage salad, baked beans, breads, apple pie and pumpkin pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Nicholson
Military Township
Decorah Hospital
Women’s Relief Corps
Engbretson Hall
Obituaries Detail Williams Otis Mott and Hull Families
Obituary notices summarize Almira Montgomery Williams death in Los Angeles with son Nathaniel Otis of South Bend present. George P. Mott dies of heart disease in Decorah with funeral at East Main Street. J W Hull learns of Rudolph Volk death in Lead, South Dakota, and Josephine May Hall mourned with husband Rudolph Volk and two children. The notices name multiple relatives and cemeteries Phelps.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Almira Montgomery Williams
Almira Montgomery
Trumansburg
N. Y
Aurora
Ill
Decorah
Aurora Seminary
Northwestern College
Evanston
Eugene Otis
Dudley Williams
Hub City
Wis
Montgomery Otis
Chicago
Nathaniel L. Otis
M. Hf. Montgomery
George P. Mott
Mott
Lima
Perry
Town
Mary C. Jackson
Cora Brown
South Bend
Ind
Sophia Hess
Ruth
Fd. Hess
Clara Burt
Mrs. Brown
East Main Street
G. 8S
Lackland
Phelps Cemetery
Brown
A. D. Haskins
Porgy
Towa
George King
Jamaica
Ed. Hess
Minneapolis
J. W. Hull
Rudolph Volk
Lead
St. D
Wen
Stanley Co
Phillips
Emma
Frank
Harry Hull
Alexandria
Peter Graf
Calmar
De Corah Lyceum Recital Highlights Spanish Cellist
The De Corah Lyceum course closed with C W Best's Spanish company led by Senor Antonio Sala. Desmond the pianist and Powers the soprano plus Follmer the tenor impressed audiences with Liszt and Carmen selections. Sala earned top honors for refined tone and technical mastery, suggesting a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum
C. W. Best
Mr. Best
Miss Desmond
Liszt
Joseph Hoffmann
Senor Antonio Sala
Boy Shoots Large Wolf on Thanksgiving Morning
Harold Oehler and his father Emil hunted on the Rowan farm south of the city park Thanksgiving morning when they encountered a large wolf. Harold shot the wolf in the head and heart with a twelve gauge loaded with small shot, ending the hunt. The bounty paid was 20 and the hide sold for 32, yielding 22 in earnings for a single morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Oehler
Emil Oehler
Rowan Farm
Emil
Harold
Annual Home Coming at Winneshick Lodge No 58
The Winneshick Lodge No. 58 of the T C C F announces its annual roll call and home coming next Tuesday evening December 8 at the lodge rooms. Members are urged to attend in person or send a greeting if unable. A social session with amusements and good food will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshick Lodge
Grand Lodge
Decorah Farmers Co operative annual meeting announced
The Decorah Farmers Co operative association will hold its annual meeting in the small court room at the Court House Decorah on Tuesday December 5 1914. Secretary Gus Johnson notes Reynolds the photographer has secured J H Coughlin of Freeport to assist in his studio this coming winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Farmers Co-operative Association
Court House
Decorah
Gus Johnson
LaCrosse Y M C A Faces Luther In Decorah Battle
Local readers are invited to a basketball showdown on December 9 between the LaCrosse Y M C A and Luther College at the Luther College auditorium. The Luther team, led by Gen. Bones Seebach, is described as strong and seasoned, and spectators are urged to buy tickets for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Dee Ith
la Crosse Y. M. C. A
L. C
Bones” Seebach
Luther
America
Santa Claus Visits Plain Price Store for Busy Day
Santa Claus and his son arrived on time at the Plain Price store last Saturday morning. Mr. Sanford and the clerks decorated the shop in a festive holiday setting. The store buzzed with visitors as shelves overflowed with toys and gifts. A log cabin style booth served as the Santa favors station and was a highlight of the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Stork Brings Splendid Baby Boy to Moens on Thanksgiving
The stork arrived on Thanksgiving evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Moen two miles west of town on the Ridgeway road delivering a fine baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Andrew Moen
Ridgeway Road
Reserved Seats at Grand Opera House Deadline Posted
A public notice from Weiser and Bear informs patrons that all reserved seats for the Grand Opera House must be claimed by 5 pm on show day or be released to waiting guests. Out of town patrons may hold seats until 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
E. J. Parman’s
Opera House
Weiser & Bear
Manav
Card of Thanks to Friends for Kindness and Flowers
To all the kind friends who during our hours of deep sorrow extended to us their aid and tender sympathy for every act of kindness and for the beautiful flowers we sincerely thank you Mrs. Hull and Family.
Please Pay For Borrowed Pail And Funnel
Notice pleading repayment from individuals claiming Decorah or nearby origin who borrowed a pail and funnel from John O Meyer ten miles north of Ossian on Saturday evening and should return them or pay for them promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
John O. Meyer
Ossian
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Winneshiek Coun
K. J. Haugen’s
Big Daylight Store
John C. Hexom & Son
Graham
Syndicate
Berlin
Steven
Stevens
Effie Jewell
East Main St
Bucknell House
James Hucknell
Hans T. Liquin
Rt. 1
Vernon Street
Louise McClaskey
Joe
North Dakota
Frank P. Adam
J. H. “Oniginky
Dr. Harmon
Washington Street
Mrs. Mott
Christen Bros
Mabel
Gillemore
J. A. Jewell
Devorah Avenue
John Streets
H. A. Blegen
Boy
LaCrosse Y. M. C. A
Lyric
Paramount
Alexander Dumas
Three Musketeers
Trey O
Vivian
Raffles
Peggy
Comedienne
Father
Marie Walcamp
Wm. Clifford
Lizzie
Dee
Ellen B. Larsen
J. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Kimonos
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