The Red Widow shines for Wichita crowd in Decatur review
In Decorah republication of Wichita Eagle coverage, Cliff Heckinger stars as Cicero Hannibal Butts in The Red Widow at the New Crawford. Strong cast and staging elevate a real plot driven musical with generous song and dance numbers. Audiences applaud the production and a final show is scheduled for Monday evening January 4th at the Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Eagle
Raymond Hitchcock
Cicero Hannibal Butts
The
Red Widow
Crawford
Cliff Heckinger
Hitchcock
the Grand
A Freeport Freak and a Missing Leg Chicken
A Freeport item describes a farm visit where a farmer delivered chickens to Haas Bros. meat market. An old hen with one leg was found among the flock, leading to a search that failed to locate the missing leg. The tale suggests a humorous misidentification of the creature as a stray freak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Funke
John Pearson
Haas Bros
Iver Ringdahl
Iver
Henry
Large cattle loss claim due to dogs and wolves
Bluffton township resident Wm. Mullaney sought $1,900 under the domestic animal law after a herd was scared by dogs and wolves, ran off, and many head were killed or maimed. The county board rejected the claim, indicating the dispute will likely go to court for resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mullaney
Bluffton Township
Board of Supervisors
Mullaney
Decorah Markets Report with Few Changes
Markets show no major shifts with grains nominal and scant offerings. Barley steady 30 to 0 cents, oats firmer, clover quoted 9.00 to 13.00 dollars, hogs quiet with large receipts and prices around 86.30 to 80.75, eggs scarce at 30 cents per dozen, limited dairy butter at 30 cents per pound.
White Christmas Brings Snow but Bare Sleigh Bells Fail
Last Sunday produced about three inches of snow, enough for moderate sleighing but not a strong jingle. The writer notes this season's snow is milder than last year and suggests the passage may serve as a future reference.
Mrs Harold G Swenson Dies After Illness at 77
Mrs Harold G Swenson died last Saturday evening after an intestinal lesion operation ten days earlier. Born Belle Petersen February 20, 1882, at Springwater she married Harold G Swenson April 30, 1913. Survived by her mother, brothers Henry Freeport Clarence Martinus Virginia Minn Helmer Sattle and sisters Mrs Jonas Akre Sattle Mrs Martin Akre Highlandville Mrs Th Waldahl Browerville. Funeral at First Lutheran Church yesterday at 2:30 preceded by home prayer at 2:00 Rev Forrison officiating with interment in Norwegian cemetery. Her husband and many friends express sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Swenson
Swenson
Belle Petersen
Springwater
This County
Mr. Swenson
Henry
Freeport
Clarence
Martinus
Virginia
Minn
Helmer
Sattre
Jonas Akre
Sattle
Martin Akre
Highlandville
Th. Waldahl
Browerville
First Lutheran Church
B.~forrison
More Prize Winning Birds At Winona Poultry Show
At the Winona Minnesota poultry show Mrs. Peter Johnson won second on both cockerel and pen and third and fourth on pullet in White Plymouth Rock pullets. Martin Christopher earned the best pullet of all classes prize, a rare top honor among hundreds of birds. E W Cutting visited Gladbrook with Barred Plymouth Rock entries, taking blue red and yellow ribbons and top pens. He sent two pens to Ottumwa for the state’s big show, confident his birds will shine even if not sweep the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Peter Johnson
Martin Christopher
E. W. Cutting
Gladbrook
Plymouth Rock
Cutting
Hurt in a Runaway Near Hesper for Tee Gave Creamery
Jacob Shervin, a creamery driver eight miles north of the city, was badly hurt last Friday when his frightened team ran away near Hesper. The wagon hit an obstruction, throwing him headfirst and cutting a gash on his forehead requiring stitches. He also suffered bruises and has been confined to his home. The team stopped after some distance with no damage to the animals or wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shervin
Tee
Sherven
Hesper
Euton
Lost Valuable Horse in a Nighttime Breach
Lost horse story notes a valuable animal named Baie and only fragmentary details. The horse reportedly escaped from a barn after being cared for and wandered in the dark. A man named Andy fell to the ground near a chute while pursuing the animal. the entry appears damaged and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
Andy
A Fine Hog Near Prize Weight At Local Stockyards
A hog weighing 780 pounds sold to Mr. Burrison at the local stockyards. Though not the top weight, its one year age makes it a prize winner and noteworthy in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headington
Burrison
No Holiday Deliveries In 1914 Warrenton Style
Letter from Mrs Wm Madding, Burr Oak Iowa to Ben Bear Decorah Iowa dated December 18 1914 describes satisfaction with a boy’s suit from Ben Bear’s and notes no deliveries on Christmas or New Year’s Day with orders urged early and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Droor
AB Pel Avery A
Ben Bear
Wm. Madding
Burr Oak, Iowa
Toledo
Iowa
Decorah
Lowa
Notice to Bidders Read Superintendent positions Iowa 1915
Notice to bidders by Winne shiek county Iowa Board of Supervisors invites bids and applications for Read Superintendents for five districts. Compensation set at 8.50 per day. Right reserved to reject all. Dated December 23 1914 Decorah Iowa. County Auditor W R Shea.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Court House
Decorah
W. R. Shea
County News 1914 Christmas Notes From Calmar Region
Local notes recount visits and trips by Frank Huber Fes tina Mrs F A Smith and others to Calmar New Hampton Cresco and Decorah. Social events include Christmas program by pupils and a raid on Jos Soukup home. weather sleighing and wolves spotted. families gather for holidays and return from travels.
Ravena Community News of December 21 1914
Ravena notes list local visits calls and work around Ossian Castalia Decorah and Washington Prairie. Residents mention Kellisarts Lansing family Hank Humnker and Barthelme families, wood hauling oats shipments and resignations from jobs. Local social flow and small exchanges highlight community ties.
Merry Christmas Wishes From Western Lincoln
Miss Amelia Kratz visited her brother Rollie over the weekend. The year 1914 ends as 1915 approaches. Mike Hruska delivered poultry to Ridgeway. Theo Kratz and son Deno went to Decorah for Christmas shopping. Several churches plan Christmas Eve programs for Sunday school funds. Santa Claus will also arrive at the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Amelia Kratz
Rollie
Mike Hruska
L. T. Fosse & Son
Ridgeway
Theo. Kratz
Son Deno
Decorah
Santa Claus
Pleasant Township News and Local Social Notes
December 21 1914 Pleasant Township items record Otto Levi calling at Tyerson home Arthur Ellingson a business man in Waukon on Sunday District No 3 scholars enjoy a two weeks vacation Readers of the Republican wish a merry Christmas Gladys and Pearl Foss visited Judith and Nettie Narves on Sunday Mr and Mrs Henry Erickson called at the latter home Sunday We received another snowfall hoped to aid sleighing Lizzie Severson Rosanna Thomann visit Mrs Catherine Stoskopf Rosanna staying with grandmother Mrs C Stoskopf at this writing Roy Levi returned home Friday after working for John Wendling in Locust the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huber
Festina
F. A. Smith
Calmar
Frank Rausch
Geo. Wiest
New Hampton
F. J. Kupka
Jackson Junction
Frank Luzum
J. J. Kubish
John Schleier
Henry Nienhaus
Fred Houdek
Nelson
Decorah
Julia Vandas
Guttenberg
James Houdek
Stella Zeman
Dubuque
Irvin Krumm
Grinnell
M. W. A. Hall
Tom Barloon
Fort Dodge
John Wagner, Jr
Milwaukee
Albert Kudina
Chas. Pavlovee
Jos. Reihle
Mike Ertane
Ossian
M. J. Thiltgen
Ravena
Henry Johnson
Knut Towson
Henry Huber
Herman Lansing
Will Lansing
Or. Lansing
Leo Barthelme
Joe Broghammer
John and
Frank
Henry Miller
Herb Kleisart
Wenzel Lansing
Regina
Henry
Joe Lansing
Ed. Bakke
Ole Benson
Andrew Barthelme
Paul Etteldorf
Philip Barthelme, Sr
Rose Broderick
Philip Barthelme, Jr
Helmer Johnson
Theodore Orvella
Chas
Monty
Eber DeCon
Edith
August Peek
Louis Felke
Centennial
Centennial Saturd Schneeberger, Who Has Been Working For Ben Eimer
Anton Anderson
Red Oak
Otto Holder
Andrew Bktteldorf
Otto Levi
Tyerson
Arthur Ellingson
Waukon
Rosanna Thomann
Catherine
Pauline Haug
Will Hospodarsky
Conover
Elsie Heuser
George Huber
John Benesh
Frank Woldan
J. J. Shiral
Fort Atkinson
Balcon
Spillville
Robi. Heuser
Carl Haug
A. P. Anderson
Near Ridgeway
Celia Soukup
Anton
Will Smith
Stella Phillips
Near Conover
Frank Reihle
Cresco
Josh Brook
Little Turkey
Lukesh
Protivin
Anton Fisher
A. Balik
Ignatz Benda
Lewis
Bohemia
America
Cleveland
Ohio
Mary Linhart
Winnesbiek County
St. Wenceslaus Church
Rev
J. Broz
Frank Ondrashek
Jos. Mikesh
Wenzel Zak
Simon Michael
Chas. Houska
John Fisher
Thomas
Spirit Lake
Joseph
St. Paul
John
East Grand Forks
Minn
Anna
Valeki
Duncan
Towa
Josephine
Ira
James
Lewis J
Barbara
M. Bena
Frank Valenta
Helena
Benda
Spillville notices and regional social notes fall 1914
In Spillville and nearby towns residents report shopping trips to Decorah Calmar and Protivin. Visitors include Miss Pauline Haug Mrs J J Shiral and others. Notables include Ignatz Benda a pioneer who died December 5 1914 and a dime social at the Solton home. Local clubs and families share travel visits and gatherings.
Kendallville Community News Update
December notes from Kendallville report measles illness, family visits, births and injuries. Andrew Olson and Pat Flemming are mentioned with health concerns while Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Fishbacher are noted visitors. A new son was born to Charlie and Mrs. Smith. A Christmas sermon, literary society meeting, and a chicken pie dinner fundraiser are announced for late December and early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Flemming
Mrs. Barnes
W. A. Dasham
Andrew Olson
John ‘Clink
Henry Dun
Charlie Smith
Bert Yates
Clifford Eddy
Walter Eddy
Cresco
Ebe. Eddy
Fd. Barnes
Dakotas
Arthur Ivern
Clara
Tennessee
Literary Society
Dee
Clink
W. A. Clink
Reformers and rough weather push in old debates
A cold morning shower bath is praised for hardening the skin against winter winds. The comment hints that the only way to remove a reformer from influence is to elect him to the desired office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Battey & Son
the Red Widow
County News
John Reinhart
Rollie Kratz
Sam Kratz
Charley Goodher
Winfield Kratz
Wagner
Will Wagner
Oscar Moe
L. N. Day
John Aegerter
Mike Kratz
Albert Aegerter
Sumner
Frank Kuntz
Uncle Sam
Charley Hornberger
Fred Falck
Amel Koch
Iowa City
Tillie Scheurer
Golden Ridge
Howard County
Joe Wagner
Sumner Township
Turkey River
Theo
Kratz
Town
Tillie Schearer
Reinhart Haakenson
Grand Forks
N. D
Jos. Soukup
Lincoln
Pleasant Township
M. E. Church
Solton
Steve Todd
Henrietta Daskam
Nekoosa
Wis
Fred Goddard
Carrie Handke
Kendallville
Hittemores Shoe
Tein
ALBO
Palr
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany Street
Cambridge
Parker
Sam
Drugg
Graceman & CO
Cincinnati
W. T. Symonds & Sons
O. Hagen
Merchant Tailor
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