A. H. Perkins Dies. Iowa Journalist and Publisher
George D. Perkins, longtime publisher and editor of the Sioux City Journal, died in Sioux City hospital. Born February 29 1840 in New York, he served in the rebellion, four terms in Congress, and built a political newspaper that spanned three states. He was noted for religious interest, plain manners, and clean journalism.
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George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Mr. Perkins
New York State
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Iowa Infantry
Congress
Sioux City Journal
Daily Press
Perkins
Sunday Journal
Journal
Al Pulver Takes Saloon Post in Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports Al Pulver former Winneshiek hopeful heavyweight, buys a Sioux Falls saloon with Albert Hammersness and Edw Reasley as staff. Craig notes Pulver united with Sioux Falls, plans light road work while Palzer eyes a gym. Also noted is a runaway incident involving Jens Kallevang’s team colliding with a street light pole downtown, injuring a horse.
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Sioux Falls
Chas ' Craig
Jens Kallevang
Winnebago
Main Streets
Valdez
Decorah Choral Union postpones fall season
At a Decorah Choral Union meeting held last Monday the group voted to postpone work until next fall. The plan is to resume study of The Seasons and later present the oratorio.
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Decorah Choral Union
Decorah farmer wins prizes at New Hampton bronze turkey show
From the New Hampton papers we learn that W. C. Mc Lain of Decorah won first prize on the cock and first and second on pullets for bronze turkeys.
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New Hampton
W. C. McLain
Decorah
District Court Opens in Winneshiek County With Jury Exemption All Week
The February term of Winneshiek district court opened under Judge W. J. Springer with cases including E. J. Connor and related proceedings. Jury excused until Monday as criminal business is brought up. expected three weeks of sessions. Dockets list numerous law equity guardianships, continuances, withdrawals, settlements, and probate matters involving multiple parties and estates.
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Winneshiek County
W. J. Springer
Frank Sayre
C. D. Blekeberg
A. Sanderson
Rachel Odson
Wm. Odson
Guardian
Ward
M. J. Carter
C. Christian
C. W. Freeman
C. McMasters
Peter Wolfs
Clarence Austad
John Moe
Mary Dart
L. Johnnson
John Daly
Margaret Daly
Equity
Chester J. Hart
Hart Et al
George Ruffridge
Michael Ruffridge
Esselmann & Herr
Anna Terr
Executrix
Herr
D. Vs
W. A. Plunkett
Tolena Nelson
Olive Sheggrud
Julius Sheggrud
G. G. Bucknell
W. TH
Fred Reutkemeier
Ben Nolte
Mary Reutkemeier
Same
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Arthur C. Hagen
James McDonald
John P. Green
John H. Roth & Co
A. G. Gunderson
Black & Garrabrant
Independent School District
Twin Springs
Wm. Doerr
E. K. Howden
G. R. Hamre
Paul Egge
Edw. P
N. P. Bachelder Et al
Fred Dabis
M. & St. PL. By. Co. Law
John D. Mullaney
BE. W. Cutting
Kraft, Odell & Co
George Kirschbaum
Law
Charles Tischmann
Lynne
Andrew Magen
John L. Opfer
Benj. W. Ratcliffe
Martha Holverson
Ingeborg Smeds
Rolce
Guardian Ad Litem
James Young
C. Tr. Moore
Wm. Schulze
Frank J. Lehmitz
Clair F. Limbeeck
Baker, Johnson & Co
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Hauge & Jones Et al
W. H. Webster
W. FE. Cornell
St. PL Ry
W. FP. Lamberton
la PL
Ry, Co
St. Paul Rubber Co
Ben Aberness
Ole A. Stensland
John J. Buer
Harvey E. Johnson
John Odson
David McAlpin
Ole A. Tenold
Oliver Nelson
L. BE. Roberts
Thos. F. Kinman
Emma C. Letchford
Mabel Waters
Aaron K. Drake
Theodore Tinderholt
Matilda Broghammer
Ole K. Bidne
Britha
Bidne
W. A. Jennisch
Elizabeth McCauley
G. K. Bjorgo
Mae McManus
John A. Kuhn
John
Joseph Kuhn
C. Christen
Elmer Thompson Hedalen Et al
Marguerite Gunderson
Edgar Stinson
Charles F. Sexton
Edw
G. Opdahl
Nettie Opdahl
B. Anundsen
C. J. Weiser
Services Well Attended by Congregational and Methodist Flocks
Pastors Willett and Lack land invited crowds to Sunday services with large congregations at both churches. The go to church movement gains national favor and is viewed as a step toward stronger church attendance.
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Willett and
Lackland
Doing a Nice Business
N H Nelson from Mabel reports at the First State Bank a ten per cent dividend last year and a hefty surplus, with depreciation charged off on furniture and fixtures. The note signals prosperity and solid banking.
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N. H. Nelson
Mabel T
First State Bank
Snow Removal Rules Cited By City Authority
City ordinance requires snow on sidewalks to be cleared within twelve hours after falling. If not done, cases are reported to the mayor or Street Committee chair I. Jensen, with owner’s name and street. Men will be dispatched to remove snow, costs charged to the property as provided by law.
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I. Jensen
Methodist Ladies Easter Sale Plans Apron Orders
The Methodist ladies announce an Easter sale and invite orders for aprons. Interested buyers should leave requests with Mrs. Warren Hoytti-Lw.
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Warren Hoytti-Lw
Dairy Lunch at Congregational Church Thursday
Eyelub hosts dairy lunch this Thursday afternoon February 5 beginning at 4 o clock serving oyster stew salad doughnuts sandwiches tea and coffee.
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Eyelub
Congregational
Groundhog Day Shadow Seen or Not on Candlemas
February 2 Candlemas morning was cloudy then clear by about 11 o clock allowing groundhog marmota monax to possibly glimpse a shadow. Tradition says a shadow means six more weeks of winter though few take it seriously. Also an advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for eczema relief at 150 cents.
January Weather Report by F. H. Baker
F. H. Baker records January as very warm with only one day below zero. The month’s mean maximum 30 degrees, mean minimum 18. Rain on the 28th totaling three quarters of an inch and ten inches of snow across five days. The warmest day reached 50 degrees. Subscribe for the Republican.
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F. H. Baker
Address by Mrs. G. H. Lockwood at Baptist church
Mrs G H Lockwood of Kalamazoo Michigan will lecture on Socialism What Is It at the Baptist church next Monday evening February 9 at 8 o clock. She is an artist elocutionist and lecturer with sixteen years on the platform. Admission free. Ladies invited.
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G. H. Lockwood
New Express Rates Cut Costs and Boost Local Business
The new express rates took effect Monday and are substantially lower than before, with both local agents reporting a material increase in business as a result.
Church Notices at M. E. Church
Sunday services at 10 30 a m with the sermon A Befitting Sin No Memorial and 730 p m Is the World Growing Better The social aspect mentioned All are cordially invited Congregational church next Sabbath morning A Shoe Sermon and in the evening The Sin of Hurry Seats free Everyone welcome
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M. E
Congregational Church
Woodmen Camp to Elect Delegates at February Meeting
Decorah Camp No. 205 M W A calls all members to attend the February 11 gathering as delegates to the county camp will be chosen. Full attendance is requested. E C Grant vice commander formerly listed as V C.
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Decorah
V. C
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