The Old and the New Christmas Reflections
A holiday note reflects on warm Christmas weather, remembrances, and unsettled fate for readers. It notes 82 degrees in Decorah, compares to minus temperatures a year earlier, mentions ice cutting in Freeport, and praises unusual travel by automobile and sleigh. It records Lawrence Butler’s Decorah Prosper Stage run and mentions snow in Chicago St Louis and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Clem Funke
Decoran Republican
Prosper
Decorah
Winona
Lawfrence Butler
Kansas
Christmas Night Disorder and Mayor’s Police Duty
Last Friday evening Mayor Baker encountered a man heavily intoxicated and assumed police duty locking him up. Marshal Johnson later detained a knife wielding man on East Main Street and both were admonished on Christmas Day. One intoxicated man was jailed after a whiskey bottle was found. a scuffle left the marshal briefly stunned before the prisoner was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Marshal Johnson
East Main Street
Hastile
Marsal
Flick
Winter Week Sees Warm Days Amid Clouds and Cold Night
The past week delivered mostly pleasant winter weather with two clear days, four cloudy, and one partly cloudy. Temperatures ranged from a high of 33 to a low of 10 below zero overnight, averaging 23.1 degrees, about nine-tenths above normal.
Not a Satisfactory Show at Grand Opera House
Not a satisfactory local review notes a disappointing performance of A Pair of Sixes at the Grand Opera House last week Wednesday night. The audience, described as holiday week patrons, found the company amateurish and undeserving of the accolades reportedly given to a better organization.
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Grand Opera House
Hymeneas in Decorah Bring Three Local Weddings
In Decorah on Tuesday and Wednesday three marriages were held. Mabel Larson wed Prof. Knut P. B. Reishus, who will lead Cresco schools, then Caledonia. Gladys Holton married Oscar Helgerson, with ties to Miles City banking, Calmar departures ahead. Caspar Wollan wed Rosetta Olson amid Albert Lea Academy ties, while Prof. A. C. Lynch and Miss Royce combined vows in Naperville, paring Decorah with Luther College connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Larson
Mabel
Knut P. B. Reishus
I. B. Torrison
Gladys Adele Holton
Oscar Helgerson
O. F E. Schmidt
Helgerson
Calmar
West
A. T. Holton
St. Olaf College
Milwaukee Downer College
New Hampton
O. E. Schmidt
Miles City
Mont
A. M. Rovelstad
C. A. Sperati
Albert Lea Academy
Miss Olson
Wollan
Decorah
Luther College
T. Wollan
Arnold
Clara
Pernille Wollan
Glenwood
Minn
Winfred Wollan
Veblen
S. D
Silent Reaper and Local Deaths Mark Christmas Row
Obituary notes from Glenwood township record the death of Andrew Moe aged 85 in Glenwood on Christmas morning, with origins in Lerdahl Norway and a large family across North Dakota and Wisconsin. Also reported are Ole J. Dahlen born 1832 in Hadaland Norway with twelve children, several in Glenwood and nearby states, and the death of Mrs. Martin Kech from cancer on a farm north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Moe
Glenwood Township
Lerdahl
Sogn
Norway
Winneshiek County
Martha Johnson
Andrew
Henry Moe
North Dakota
John and
Olaf
Glenwood
Otto Moe
R. J. Melland
Lodi
Wis
8. Tangen
Estherville
Ole J. Dahlen
Rev. Searvie
Mr. Dahlen
Hadaland
Ingri Field
America
J. D. Hexom
Decorah
Jens Ramsay
Lars Lee
Otto Dahlen
Charles Hexom
Madison
Albert Holkesvik
Crookston
Minn
Martin Kech
Year Ends With Two Kinds of Celebrations Across Iowa
The 473 saloons authorized to operate will close at 9 p m and not reopen until laws or sentiment change. Towns like Monona McGregor Lawler and New Hampton expect lively New Year events with stocks of whiskey wine and beer likely to run low. Des Moines and other cities plan celebrations over their perceived enemy and a hopeful dawn of 1916. Decoyians may be drawn out by urgent business to share stories New Year’s morning.
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Monona
McGregor
Lawler
New Hampton
Des Moines
Lost His Grip and Big Tannery Haul For Cowhide Bill
William D. Whicker known as Cowhide Bill arrived discouraged after losing a sample case. He then gathered about 30 000 pounds of hides and tallow for a Chicago tannery, paying 3000 to 4000 dollars. He spends 48 000 to 50 000 dollars yearly with local dealers, showing local beef and mutton trade supports beyond packers. He is expected at Waterloo Elks on New Year’s Day to share new stories.
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William D. Whicker
Bill
City
Chicago
Decorah
Waterloo
Elks
Watch Night Service at M FE Church Holiday Event
A watch night service at M FE church on Friday December 31 features a three part program starting 9 p.m with readings by Madam Ohlson Solom Flossie Price and others, flute piano, and a solo. A social hour follows with baskets requested. At 11 p.m. a religious service will include five selections from Bach St John Passion by John Sebastian Bach. Public invited.
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M. FE
Dhe
Ice
Madam Ohlson-Solem
R. PL. Sanforder
Flossie Price
Ae Daniels
J. Fraser Read
Strangis MacReynolds
Jennie Edmunds
Nelle Jewe
Clara Hoyt
Dancing School Rumors Spark Hall Booking Dispute
George Higgins received notices from Field Hickok about renting Steyer’s Opera House for a dancing school opening January 10. A Decorah lady reportedly planned a Yemen hall school on the same site, prompting Higgins to warn outside parties not to encroach and hinder Decorah residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Higgins
Steyer’s Opera House
Rom Field
Hickok
George
Decorah
Yemen Hall
Local Market Report Shows Mixed Grain Prices
Wheat sits at 31.05 to 1.10, barley varies from low to best feed, oats range 38e to 40e, corn mixed with No 2 yellow at 78e and No 3 mixed Tle, Timothy from 6.00 to 6.75. Eggs 30e, dairy butter 3le. Hog market remains weak with Chicago receipts not up to normal. top prices $5.00 to 6.00, packers pay 17e per pound for lowest bacon grade.
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Chicago
Special Notice Prices for Robin Hood in Decorah
The Decorah Grand Opera House announces a price concession for the Robin Hood appearance. Regular scales SNe T5e $1.00 and $1.50 will apply in Decorah on Thursday January 13.
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Robin Hood
Decorah
Decorah Grand Opera House
de Koven Opera Company
Holiday Window Scenes at K. J. Haugen Store
Christmas display at K. J. Haugen store features Santa Claus in the west window receiving a telephone message from a girl in the east window. Seasonal surroundings enhance the scene and attract attention.
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K. J. Haugens
Santa Claus
Christmas Morning Fire at Blakeman Home Contained
A Christmas morning fire broke out in the upper story of Walter Blakeman’s home. Vigorous efforts confined the flames to one room and caused only slight property damage despite some furniture being burned.
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Walter Blakeman
City Meat Markets Agree to Early Closure
The meat markets of the city reach an agreement to close all shops at 6 30 p m and none will remain open on Sundays.
Card of Thanks for Christmas Work Support
The ladies of the Helping Mand society extend thanks to all who assisted in their Christmas work this year. Special thanks to King Solomon's Chapter No. 55 Royal Avon Masons Elks lodge No 443 Mrs Pertha Mott Horace Smith R J Rel and others. Mr Smith donated a generous supply of honey for all the baskets.
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King Solomon's Chapter
Royal Avon Masons
The
Elks’ Lodge
Pertha Mott
Horace Smith
R. J. Rel
Dollar Shirts At Special Price At Bear's
Bargain apparel note highlights specially priced dollar shirts at Bear's with emphasis on value and limited selection.
Foley and Co. trial package offer and inventory ad
An advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Engbretson's Pharmacy promotes a special inventory sale on children's suits at BEAR'S.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Engbretson’s Pharmacy
Adv
George Higgins Unveils Noxall Game in Water Street Building
George Higgins presents his new Noxall game in a Water Street building attracting strong interest from young men as crowds gather and play. The device is described as popular and engaging for local players.
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George Higgins
Water Street
Fire alarms spark concern on Water Street
A Tuesday morning fire on Water Street near the Wells restaurant building on Washington Street caused excitement. Fire crews answered quickly and contained a small attic blaze likely from a chimney, preventing a larger fire at the busy corner.
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Water Street
Third Ward
Wells Restaurant
Washington Street
Dorseth to Open First Class Bakery in Waukon
John Dorseth the Decorah baker plans to open a bakery in Waukon. A building is secured and equipment from Minneapolis Chicago and York PA is en route. He expects to be running soon after the new year and will become a citizen of our sister city on New Year’s Day.
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Paramount
Pictures
New York
Minneapolis
Decorah
Paramounts
Waukon
John Dorseth
Chicago
York
John
Some Vegetable Brought to Delco Café Window
The Delco Café displays a ruta bagga described as a pumpkin. Brought from Mussellshell Montana by Fd. Hovden last week, it weighed 20 pounds at start and shrank to a foot long stalk. It measures about a foot in diameter and 35 inches in circumference. Yield per acre not learned.
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Delco Café
Mussellshell
Montana
Fd. Hovden
Installation Picnic For G A R Post Women
The W R C ladies hold a picnic installation supper at Engbretson's hall for the G A R Post and W R K members only on Wednesday January 5 at five o'clock. By order of Mrs Mabel Linn president.
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Engbretson’s
G. A. Ke Post
W. RK
Mabel Linn
Post Office Hours on New Year Holiday
The post office will observe the holiday next Saturday New Year's Day. Delivery windows are 9 to 10 in the morning and 3:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon. One city mail delivery only and no rural route deliveries.
Inventory Sale Hats Bear's Duke of Braga Mention
A local ad notes 100 men's plush hats for sale at 50 cents each during an inventory sale. The message references values and a Duke of Braga smoker’s friend phrase, with a price line stating ten cent value for five cents.
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Duke of
Braga
Thrift Talk January issue mailed by local bank
Hundreds of residents will receive the January number of Thrift Talk, the bank published monthly magazine. The green and red edition features illustrations and articles on frugality, credit, and personal finance, including Hitching Up to More Than You Can Pull and You and Your Credit.
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The
National Bank
Plush Lined Fur Collar Overcoats on Sale at 310
Hearst department store offers plush lined fur collar overcoats at 310 dollars. A. Sehall is in the city for tuning visits on pitno tuning duties.
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Hear's
A. Sehall
Installation of Officers at Winneshiek Lodge Jan 4 1916
At the regular Winneshiek Lodge T O O F F meeting on Tuesday night January 4 1916 the newly elected officers will be installed. There will be Third degree work followed by supper served by the Rebekahs. All Odd Fellows are urged to attend.
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Winneshiek Lodge
Odd Fellows
Suit and overcoat sale with guaranteed bargains
Pretty Close to inventory time. This means with uo selling out of all odds and ends at great reductions, while on all our suits and overcoats special prices are given. Any suit you buy is guaranteed, no matter how cheap you buy it.
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Weekly Weather Report
St. Cloud Hotel
Bert Daniels
Hymeneas
A. C. Lynch
Decorah High School
Naperville
Miss Royce
C. Gamertsfelder
Fifth Ward
the Silent Reaper
Bear
Ere
Actua
Eee Pathe
Paramount- Lasky
Laura Hope Crews
United States
Lasky
Nedy
Wm. S. Hart
Local Bank Mails Monthly Magazine
NCE
F.j.parman
Citizens Savings Bank
Burroughs
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