District Court Progresses With Varied Civil Docket
District Court opened last week and reports steady progress with many cases settled or resolved. Notable items include guilty verdict for selling intoxicating liquors in State of Town vs Frank Clark, numerous settlements in cases against and by various parties, and multiple wills, guardianships, and estates settled or appointed with bonds and undertakings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Charles Stortz
Oneil & Olson
Elvin Rollins
Clarence Falck
Ed. Richards
Herman
Wm. Barth
W. M. O’brien
M. M. Moen
John Thompson
Hans E. Engan
C. A. Blackburn
Gerber & Burn
Eva M. McNamara
Wm. McNamara
W. Hl. Ryan
W. H. Gaul
Wentworth & Wilton
Fay
Farnsworth
W. M. O'Brien
Wennes & Larson
Henry Kittleson
G. A. Meyer
Wenzel Jestrab
Guardian
Phillis Jennie Goth
Chas. E. Goth
Elmer Ringoen
Bond
Hawkeye Oil Co
E. J. Dortmeyer
J. N. Amunrud
Melvin J. Nelson
Ward
C. Christen
C. W. Freeman
Luther Reed
Willard Gaul
Erick
Erickson
Geo. Hayes
Mathias Rodenkirch
J. D. Layton
Equity
Ida M. Barthell
Annie M. Renken
Frank Jewell
Annie Severson
John Hegg
A. C. Smith
C.C. Smith
Caroline Dahly
Thomas
Isabelle Josvanger
H. G. Josvanger
Thrond Anderson
Theo. Anderson
Lawrence Drake
F. J. Valenta
Edna Grimstad
Emily Palmer
Horace G. Carlisle
Walter C. Sorenson
Wm. H. Smith
Francis Howard Rollins
James Courtney
Harriet E. Pike
Wm. Roy Mott
M. C. Stever
Gladys Haberly
W. M. Chill
Edw. Walsh
Rena Bretsprecker
Patrick Donlan
Otto Ramberg
W. T. Wagner
Thos
Nilson
M. FP
McCabe
C. J. McCabe
Martha Soreide
Susann A. Perry
Helger. Olson
Jacob Ammer
Marie Beer
Gustav Holthaus
John Cremer
John Bruening
Ode
Martin L. Haakenson
Goodwin A
Lawrence J. Ramberg
G. A. Nystrom
Henry W. Funke
Ruby Powers
Bertha Powers
Ole J. Smorstad
Katherine Smorstad
Fort Atkinson pupils stage successful Red Cross benefit
Fort Atkinson school pupils presented the play A Case of Suspicion on Tuesday evening to aid the Red Cross. A well filled basket and lively auction followed the show with Superintendent Miller in attendance giving a patriotic talk and flag slides.
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Fort Atkinson
Red Cross
Fort
Miller
Thompson Sons Arrive Safely in France
A card to Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thompson confirmed sons Rex and Harold Thompson have landed in France. The note was written before departure from the U.S. and released after transport arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thompson
Rex
Harold
France
United States
Red Cross Social in Canoe Town Ship
Miss Hilda Peterson will host a Red Cross social on Saturday evening February 6 at her school in District No 4 Canoe township. The event invites all to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Peterson
Canoe Township
Farm Bureau Organizes in Winneshiek County
About forty farmers from most townships met in the Winneshiek county courthouse library to form a county farm bureau. Ames USDA representative Miarl McDonald explained benefits and urged county-wide organization. Officers elected: President O C Lomen. Vice President John P Bakke. Secretary M D Whitney. Treasurer Wm Headington. Directors listed by township. Fremont and Orleans not represented, leaving those director positions undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Winneshiek County
Court House
Winneshieck County
Miarl McDonald
United States Department of Agriculture
O. C. Lomen
Springfield
John P. Bakke
Frankville
M. D. Whitney
Decorah
Headington
Canoe
Burr Oak
A. E. Smith
Hesper
R. J. White
Jackson
John J. Jirak
Glenwood
O. C. Evans
W. E. Cornell
Pleasant
W. G. Landmeyer
C. M. Anderson
H. M. Laughlin
Fred Gross
Highland
L. O. Wennes
Bloomfield
W. B. Riggs
Bluffton
Phil Carolan
Frank Roney
Lincoln
G. A. Lomen
Madison
C. F. Yarwood
Sumner
G. W. Kuhn
Calmar
O. A. Flaskerud
Washington
A. Rosenbaum
Fremont
Orleans
Christian Science gains equal status in U S Navy
The New York World editorial notes Secretary Daniels appointment of a Christian Scientist as navy chaplain marks a shift in public attitude. It recalls past opposition to Christian Science and praises government recognition and equal status with other faiths across the military, including two chaplains in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Christian Science In the Navy
New York World
Concells
Navy
Eddy
Dewsey
Kirk
Pastoral Conference Set by Deco rah Circuit in City
The Deco rah Circuit of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America will hold a three day meeting in the city starting Tuesday morning at United Lutheran Church. Public invited to afternoon sessions Wednesday and Thursday and Wednesday evening at First Ey Lutheran Church. About twenty visiting pastors will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
United Lutheran Church
First Ey. Lutheran Church
A Case of Hard Luck in Decorah
Frank W. P. Baker arrived from Arkansas to Decorah after a fire destroyed his buildings and property leaving him with only his clothes and a hair brush and tooth pick. He seeks employment to regain footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. P. Baker
Decorah
Arkansas
Hogs Bring High Prices at Prosper Sale
W Young of Prosper held a hog and broad sow sale last Tuesday that netted 10,365 dollars from 44 animals. The top price reached 625 dollars. Young’s pure bred hogs gain national note with buyers from many states including a Georgia raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Young
Prosper
Sergeant Gulbrandson Now Promoted from Winneshiek County
Another Winneshiek boy has been promoted from the ranks. Carl Gulbrandson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gulbrandson, of Madison township, now at Camp Pike Arkansas, has been made sergeant. Word to that effect was received last week Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gulbrandson
Emil Gulbrandson
Madison Township
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Winneshiek County Statistics Population and Assets Listed
Des Moines figures place Winneshiek population at 21 729 with 10 918 males and 10 811 females. The county has 2 887 farms and 181 675 animals, 1 706 autos, average farm value 11 802 dollars, per capita wealth 1 585 dollars, and ranks high in farms and livestock compared with other counties.
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Des Moines
Winneshiek
Cerro Gordo
Fayette
Clayton Fayette
Clayton and Fayette
Red Cross Funds Grow From Local Sociables and Donations
Last week saw generous additions to Red Cross funds from local events and individuals. Contributions include $12.07 from Charles and Grant Forde. $30 from a card party at Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Hutchinson. $5.25 from Mrs. Edgar Clement. $40 from Riverbend Unit sociables. $850 from Mrs. L. A. Marsh’s unit. $20.35 from Mrs. Chas Haberly’s Royal Neighbors cross benefit dance. $350 from Decorah Farmers' Ice Cave Creamery. $31.30 from the Frankville auction balance. $10 from the Masonic Lodge of Frankville. and other small gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jas
Charles
Grant Forde
Fourth Ward
T. C. Hutchinson
Mary Burt
Edgar Clement
Endless Chain
Riverbend
L. A. Marsh
P. Linn
Chas. Haberly
Royal Neighbors
Fort Atkinson
Josephine Krumm
Decorah
Masonic Lodge of
Frankville
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Aid Soldiers
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic of Iowa pledge to support state soldiers without mothers by sending cheer messages and supplies, asking the public to provide names and addresses of no mother soldiers to Mary J. Couse, Patriotic Instructor, Garfield Circle No. 2, Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic of Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Mary J. Couse
Garfield Circle
Decorah
Iowa
Three Generous Citizens Help Ossian Amid Coal Shortage
In Ossian last week dealers were out of coal causing a famine scare. Three men stepped in Rev M J Thiltgen a carload for the Catholic church distributed to those in need M J Carter lent unused house space with a supply for neighbors Ole Hendrickson heard of the trouble and brought in coal he had for his own use and gave to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
M. J. Thiltgen
M. J. Carter
Ole Hendrickson
Banks in Calmar Ridgeway and Spillville adopting new names
Calmar Courier reports that the banks at Calmar Ridgeway and Spillville, auxiliaries of the Winneshiek County State Bank of Decorah, are incorporating under state law and will be renamed the First State Bank of Calmar Citizens Savings Bank of Spillville and First State Bank of Ridgeway.
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Calmar
Ridgeway
Spillville
Winneshiek County
State Bank of
Decorah
First State Bank of
Citizens Savings Bank of
Harold Ellickson Breaks Arm After Embankment Fall
Harold Ellickson son of Mr and Mrs Ashley Ellickson broke both bones in his forearm after being pushed from an embankment while playing with friends. The fracture received prompt attention and he is resting as well as can be expected.
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Harold
Ashley Ellickson
Sheep Loss Report Near Naswet
A farmer near Naswet reports heavy sheep losses last week with about twenty head killed by unknown causes possibly dogs or wolves. The owner has not yet identified the exact culprit.
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Naswet
Eighth Grade Examination Dates and Study Center Notice
Regular eighth grade examination will be given February 20 and 21. Teachers who have not sent in requests for questions should do so at once. The last Study Center will be held at Decorah February 23. All teachers urged to be present. Miller Co. Supt.
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Decorah
Miller, Co. O. Supt
Church Announcements For A Sunday In Union Services
Congregational Methodist and Lutheran notices announce morning sermon Laborer in the Vineyard with an Evil Eye and a union praise service in the evening featuring quartets and solos by Mrs. Walter dams and Mrs. Alice Griebel. Lutheran services include Norwegian 10 30 am and English 7 30 pm. Christian Science holds Sunday service at 10 45 am with Bible lesson Soul and Kee reading room hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Walter Dams
H, McMasters
Alice Griebel
United Lutheran
O, Glesne
S.S
Christian Science—Freeman
Ice Opening Anew On Upper Iowa River
The ice in the Upper Iowa River began going out yesterday in February. From West Decorah bridge to Bernatz dam the channel is clear and the river between the two bridges is near normal. Ice above the dam remains soft but dissolving, aiding mills with water power and helping the electric light plant rely less on coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Decorah
Bernatz Dam
George
Birth Announcements From Madison Castalia Decorah and More
New arrivals announced by the county clerk record multiple births in January and February. Couples include Elmer Bergan in Madison with a boy, Julius Gundus in Madison with a girl, Lew Redward in Castalia with a girl, B Nolte in Burr Oak with a girl, G A Winger in Decorah with a girl, C M Engen in Glenwood with a girl, and Julius Lutkenhaus in Festina with a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bergan
Madison
Julius Gundus
Lew Redward
Castalia
B. Nolte
Burr Oak
G. A. Winger
Decorah
C. M. Engen
Glenwood
Julius Lutkenhaus
Festina
Taft and Marshall to Speak at Waukon Commencement
Secretary H J Bentley of the Waukon Commercial club announces former President William Howard Taft is set to deliver the commencement address at Waukon high school. Vice President Marshall will speak in Waukon next fall under the same auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Bentley
Waukon Commercial Club
William Howard Taft
Waukon High School
Marshall
Waukon
Commercial Club
Miss Jennie Edmunds Leaves Decorah Journal for Washington Post
Miss Jennie Edmunds, four years a reporter and stenographer at the Decorah Journal, departs tomorrow for Washington D C to join the Treasury department. Her vacancy is filled temporarily by Miss Libbie Hiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Edmunds
Decorah Journal
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Libbie Hiller
Reeves Family Donates Large Yarn Fund for Knitting Drive
The Reeves funds for the yarn project total about 1143.81 from Mr and Mrs Henry Reeves with many members buying yarn themselves adding roughly 200 more. Mrs Reeves oversees the knitting from her home headquarters serving as open house for knitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Henry Reeves
Robins Arrive on Pleasant Hill Morning
A local writer notes a robin sighting on Monday morning as the sun rose over Pleasant Hill. The observer states that robins on February seventh are unusual and pleasant, marking a notable early spring arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Redbreast
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George Adams
C. J. Steno
Minn
East Decorah
F. P. Adams
J. C. Beard
Geo. A. Matter
Philip R. Seelye
Town
Mechanic Street
Peter Johnson & Sons
Washington Street
R. F. D. Prosper
Washington St
Ingvoldstad
Rud Bros
Mary Boggs
West Water Street
Board of Supervisors
Oscar Winger
M. J. Soukup
Pathe Company
Paris
London
STAR
Jack Pickford
Louis Huff
Jack and Jill
Klever Komedy
Burton Holmes
Matinee
Sessue Hayakawa
Sessue
Mal
Dorothy Phillips
Atle
Collier’s Weekly
District Court
Red Cross Social
Farm Bureau
Murl McDonald
Christian Science
Sergeant Gulbrandson
Winneshiek Statistics
Taft and
Robins
Dr. Walton Hubbard
Spokane
Hubbard
Mother Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
Mass
Ing
John
Hexom & Son
Georgette Crepe
K.T. Haugen
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