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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
2
Local column lists many residents and visitors traveling to Chicago Cresco Ridgeway and other towns. It records births, marriages, illnesses, and social calls, mentioning E G Ambolli, Miss Julia Korsrud, Mrs. J W Brunt, and Dr J D Hexom among others.
Dr. Larsen is improving as relatives gather. His son Jakob and daughter Karen visited briefly, with Rev. Lauritz Larsen from Brooklyn and Hannah Astrap Larsen from New York also present. Jakob left Fergus Falls Sunday and Hannah returned to New York on Monday.
George Kondek, a Chicago waif raised by John McKernan near Castalia, was arrested at Prairie du Chien on burglary charges after admitting crimes in Ossian Calmar Castalia Postville and Elkader. A large loot haul including jewelry clothing and silk stockings was recovered and an indictment awaits.
Harvey D. Orr's company presents this musical comedy on February 26 at the Grand Opera House. The show has drawn strong praise in Joliet Kankakee Dubuque Wichita and Topeka. Ticket prices range from one dollar for best seats to thirty five cents with sales at Parman's.
Clerks from N. R. Groff & Son arrived Monday morning to a broken back door window and a forced screen door. Indications point to an attempted entry during the night and witnesses suggest it was the work of boys.
Signs of spring show through as robins arrive in parts of the county and thaw waters fill gutters while marbles appear on school grounds. Students engage in lively games on dry and damp spots as snowball fights fade.
The Luther College Concert Band will play four new pieces from Barcelona on March 10. The highlight is the two step De Guardia by Margaina, introduced in America via a Victor recording by Banda Albarderos of Madrid. Prof Sperati hopes the new score captivates listeners while supporting a charity.
A string of ice related mishaps last week left several people injured. W R Toye slipped and damaged ligaments in his left ankle Friday evening. Emil Oehler fell opposite the Citizens Savings Bank, injuring his left wrist. Mrs John Schimming slipped in the kitchen and broke her right wrist on Saturday.
Miss Gertrude Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Moore 479 Laurel avenue St Paul will marry George Custer Brandt son of Col and Mrs Chr Brandt of Decorah on February 26 at 8 p m at the bride's parents home Rev A D Edwards Dayton avenue Presbyterian church will officiate Mr Moore to give away his daughter Carl Bierman Rochester Minn will be best man Only relatives expected at the ceremony
Dr. A. E. Conrad arrived in Decorah last week and has opened offices in the Daubney building. He is described as a genial gentleman who finds Decorah a good town and believes the arrangement benefits all involved.
Decorah lyceum course ends Wednesday evening March 30 with a lecture by Ralph Parlette editor of the Lyceum Magazine. Patrons are urged to note the correct date despite tickets bearing an incorrect date.
Mayor W. F. Baker announces his bid to seek another two year term starting April 1. The Beerva tcan praises his performance as mayor, saying his retention would reflect credit on the city and honor a man of ability and integrity.
George H. Thune completed negotiations to purchase the John Marlow farm for about $12,000. Possession is set for March 1, 1916, with the Thune family residing temporarily in Phil Halse's home in the fifth ward.
Last Friday while Mrs. Gilles Oehler was working about a mirror she struck her hand on a paper hanging nail and nearly tore the nail from her thumb. The accident was painful but not serious and prevents her from her usual housework.
Following C. P. Seim's resignation the American Express Co appoints J. W. Neff of West Union as agent to succeed him. Uncertain if permanent or temporary. Advert seeks readers to buy Dean's Regulars laxatives at drug stores.
The third annual county spelling contest brings together township and independent district representatives tomorrow evening. Competitors have studied about twelve hundred words to win the title, with 25 cent admission promising a nostalgic and engaging event.
County Treasurer Christen selected C. P. Seim, currently an American Express agent, as deputy treasurer. Seim accepted and started duties yesterday. Christen praises the choice, noting Seim's public trust, accommodating nature, and efficiency.
P H Schlatter was summoned to Fayette last Thursday by the death of his nephew a 27 year old young man who lived with his parents on a nearby farm. He had been hauling corn and planned to work the next day. In the night he went to the barn and hanged himself. He was well liked in the neighborhood and no reason for his rash act can be found.
Cresco's new opera house will open tonight with the musical comedy High Jinks. Crowd expected for a premier show. Local managers plan to bring Peg O' My Heart to Decorah on March [date] and possibly to Cresco on the 12th, then from Cresco to Decorah on the 13th.
Lincoln birthday observed after a regular meeting by Garfield Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs. Couse and Mrs. Draper headed a program including prayers, readings from Lillian Cary's Life of Lincoln, Lincoln as president, anti slavery views, Gettysburg address, and Lincoln quotations. A ten cent supper followed and a committee was appointed to distribute Lillian Cary's History of the Flag at local schools.
A patient praises Decorah area hospital staff. The superintendent Mrs. Larsen is praised, and nurses Ida Iverson, Gena Landsrad, and Cora Moe are commended for attentive service. The writer notes hospital meals, care, and compares hospital care favorably to home.
A blaze originating near a chimney in a Second Ward home owned by Mrs. H. Bigelow and occupied by baker Hans Spogerly caused about 8400 in damage Tuesday evening between 7 30 and 8 00. Firemen arrived to a roof blaze with principal damage to the roof and kitchen. Neighbors helped move furniture, most of which was saved.
In last Friday's gymnasium doubleheader Mason City girls beat D. H. 8. 17 to 11 while Decorah boys toppled Postville 47 to 18. Tomorrow night Decorah faces Wankow high school in another doubleheader at the gym. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a blood purifier and skin clearer.
Elijah Nichols spots a Hungarian pheasant hen with a broken wing along the Strand farm road and hands it to Gilles Oehler who delivers care from Dr. H. H. Thomas. The bird will be freed once healed as shooting pheasants is a crime. violators face prosecution. The notice also promotes Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co products.
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