Thirteen Children Placed With Local Families
Miss Anna L Hill and Miss Clara B Comstock of the Children's Aid Society of New York placed thirteen homeless children in Decorah area homes after a crowded Grand Opera House event. The effort drew many applications and paired each child with a family, including several siblings. Alfred Levits linked with Hon Edw Johnson of Yankton, while Clinton Whittenour joined Clear Lake home, with others placed across Decorah and surrounding townships. Automobiles are saving many from mistreatment of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Hill
Clara B.comstock
Children’s Aid Society of
New York
Decorah
Wn. McVettie
Miss Hill
Harold
Mabel
Mildred Krauss
John
Edward
William Dickman
Frank Pilgrim
Paul Koren
Wm. Dickman
Paul Egge
C. J. Hildaht
Halvor Myren
Hans T. Sandager
Conover
Nelson Olson
Leon Hodge
N. N. Hendrickson
Sattre
Dominick Brown
A. O. Landsrud
Springfield
Joseph Miller
John Bollinger
Herman Schroeder
Wm. Linnevold
Frankville
George Bachlund
John Flueck
Pleasant Township
Clinton Whittenour
Clear Lake
Alfred Levits
Edw. Johnson
Yankton
South Dakota
Johnson
Waterloo
Alfred
Mr. Johnson
Lawrence Keefe
Mr. Keefe
Opera House
Larry
Kansas City
Miss Comstock
Silent Reaper Claims Decorah Pioneer Wife and Others
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Sarah Jane Stringer in Decorah after burns and illness. Andrew Allen of St Paul and Smedstad of Decorah. Mrs. Sarah Rooney of Decorah and Mrs. L. K. Lower of Frankville. Surviving relatives, church affiliations, and funeral details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Allen
Republican
Ross Street
St. Paul
Mr. Allen
Decorah
Norway
America
Bay
McGregor
Fort Atkinson
Calmar
Ossian
Mississippi
Red Wing
War Eagle
Haugen & Halverson
D. H. Dickinson
Chicago
St. Paul Plow Co
Fuller & Johnson Co
Fargo
Norwegian Plow Co
Dubuque
St. Paul Implement Co
Stoddard & Allen Co
Midland Supply Co
Allen
Edward M. Allen
Episcopal Church
Bishop Whipple
Mr. Wells
Wisconsin
St. Peter’s Church
Masons
Red Wing Lodge No. 8
la Grange Chapter
Red Wing Commandery No
Minneapolis
Mary
Thomas and
Edwards
Rose Furness
Peter Rooney
West Superior
Owen Rooney
Rooney
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
John Howe
Decorah High Defeats Osage in Tight 34 33 Showdown
In Decorah's Steyer's Opera House, Osage highs clashed with Decorah high in a lively 34 to 33 Decorah win. Luther College hosted Lenox College of Hopkinton, where Luther dominated second half to win 11 to 1 after trailing 8 to 11 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Steyer
Opera House
Osage High School
Decorah High School
Lenox
Aeason
Upper Iowa University
Luther
Upper Town University
Carleton
St. Olaf
Northfield
German Lutheran Seminary
St. Paul
Gustavus Adolphus
St. Peter
New York
Bank Reorganized at McGregor First National
The First National Bank of McGre gor, among the oldest in the region, was largely reorganized as W F Daubenberger Henry Reeves and Chas J Weiser gained control. Charles J Weiser became vice president and joined the directory, enhancing the bank’s prestige. Organized in 1863, it remains one of the oldest National banks in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
McGregor
W. F. Daubenberger
Henry Reeves
Chas. J. Weiser
Charles J Weiser
United States
Three Calves Born to 16-Year-Old Jersey Cow Die
Last Friday Anthony Bernatz reported his Jersey cow gave birth to three calves but all died. The cow is nearly sixteen years old, making the occurrence highly unusual and nearly unprecedented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Bernatz
Church Notices Preview Sabbath Programs and Mock Congress
The church announces next Sabbath morning sermon Noah's Fall and an evening Bible night scene From Egyptian Darkness to the land of No-night with special music. Sunday services at 1 50 am Where Virtue Becomes Vice and 7 30 pm False Expectations. Evening service evangelistic. Mock Congress adjourned session next Friday in church parlors with several bills to discuss. All men cordially invited.
Decorah High School Declamatory Contest Winners Named
The Decorah high school declamatory contest produced standout performances across three divisions. Esther Larson led the dramatic class, Rudolph Evans won the oratorical division, and Nelle Jewell topped the humorous class. Cathinka Preus earned the overall high score and will advance to the district preliminaries in Waukon. Musical features by Raymond Muzzy, Alice Daniels, Nelle Jewell, Kathryn Moore, and the Girls Glee Club complemented the event. Judges included Supt. Pye of Waukon, Miss Ingersoll of Oelwein, and Co. Supt. Miller of Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Esther Larson
Ruth Jaeger
Nelle Abbey
Elisabeth Allen
Irene Ostrom
Grace Christen
Esther Torrison
Alice Daniels
Rudolph Evans
Walter Jewell
Florence Marsh
Kathryn Moore
Frances Hoare
Russel Baker
Lilli Wold
Milton Dalvey
Myrtle Rude
Cathinka Preus
Charlotte Larson
Sarah Cummings
Nelle Jewell
Miss Jewell
Waukon
Miss Preus
Raymond Muzzy
Glee Club
Supt
Pye
Miss Ingersoll
Oelwein
Supt. Miller
Decorah
February Shooting Match at Winneshiek Rod and Gun Club
The Winneshiek Rod and Gun Club held a February 17 1913 shooting meet at the hitching grounds with five contestants. Three matches produced mixed results as Heller led in the second and Bucknell, Reed, Thomas, Curtin, and Johnson tallied bird scores in the total. Mrs Curtin and Dr Thomas tied in the final event, marking a rare February outing for club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Rod and Gun Club
Hitching
O C Mason Dead Former Burr Oak Resident Dies in Chicago
Albert Lincoln learned of the death at his Chicago home of O C Mason a Burr Oak native and former partner with Sd Blackmarr. Mason left Burr Oak over thirty seven years ago and had recently resided in Chicago. He visited Burr Oak four years ago renewing ties with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lincoln
Chicago
O. C. Mason
Burr Oak
Mason
Sd. Blackmarr
Colt Brings Good Price
Last week John Nefstad sold to G. PF. Baker his eighteen months old Jay Ax tellion colt for 160 dollars. By horsemen this is considered one of the most promising youngsters ever bred in Decorah. It has been driven to a cart only a few weeks but it shows a speed that betokens racing proclivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nefstad
G. PF. Baker
Jay Axtellion
Decorah
Is This Spring or City Barge Canal Upgrades
A springlike scene appears on school grounds with marbles jumping ropes and robins in the trees as the question Is this spring arises. Separately the state announces a twenty million dollar plan to improve the terminals of the barge canal in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Notable Ball Team Comes to Decorah from Hawaii
Luther College manager Gulbrandsoff drafts the season schedule and arranges a potential game against the University of Hawaii team of Chinese players. Contracts await Honolulu signature as Hawaii's fast ball team eyes Decorah, the first Chinamen crew to visit local fans. Upper Iowa University will also play here with other games possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulbrandsoff
Luther College
University of Hawaii
Honolulu
Hawaii
Decorah
Upper Iowa University
Socialist Lectures Begin March At Baptist Church
The committee in charge of Socialist lectures announces five talks starting Saturday evening March 8 with Walter J. Millard as the first speaker. Lectures will be held weekly at the Baptist church on Water Street and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Millard
Baptist Church
Water Street
Change of Officer In City Nightwatch
Louis Wepler resigned last week as nightwatch of the city. Mayor Green appointed Ira Rima to fill the vacancy. Officer Rima has prior on duty experience and familiar duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wepler
Green
Ira Rima
Rima
City urges waiver for sidewalk Installment plan
Citizens in Decorah are notified to sign a waiver regarding irregularities within thirty days from the city council resolution. By doing so they receive seven years of installments. otherwise the sidewalk tax becomes due at the March semi annual tax payment. F. M. Hughes, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
F. M. Hughes
Notice to Bidders for Glenwood Township Road Work
A special meeting of Glenwood township trustees is set for Tuesday March 4 1913 at 1 pm at Gus Johnsons residence to consider bids for road superintendent and dragging roads. By order of trustees Gus Johnson Clerk. Also included is a notice offering Canadian farm land investments with Saskatchewans wheat lands for sale by deed and terms to J F Hansen Winnipeg Manitoba Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Township
Gus. Johnson
Gus Johnson
Canada Lands
Canada
Saskatchewan
J. F. Hansen
Farmer
Winnipeg
Man
Can
Decorah mayoral candidacy letter from H. J. Green
H J Green announces deliberation over running for Decorah mayor. He pledges economy in city administration, obedience to law, impartiality, and equal rights. He notes two possible paths: continue public service if citizens want him or retire with gratitude, and promises to serve if elected with diligent attention to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
H. J. Green
Karl D Fisk Eyesight Specialist Visits Decorah
Local eyesight expert Karl D Fisk, renowned to hundreds in the Decorah area, visits St. Cloud hotel on February 24 25 and 26 to consult on glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl D. Fisk
Decorah
St. Cloud Hotel
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the Silent Reaper
James Stringer
Stringer
Sarah Jane Greer
Sherrington
Canada East
John Greer
George L. Stringer
Mr. Stringer
David Greer
Curlew, Town
Donald Greer
Oregon
Ole Smedsrud
Me Smedsrud
Mr. Smedstad
Hadeland
Winneshiek
Ingebor Solstad
I. B. Torrin
Sarah Rooney
L. K. Lower
Lester Lowry
Wells, Minn
M. Willett
Bank
Decorah Markets
Adams Seed Co
Colt
George Daniels
Sorenson
Kelley Bros
Chas, Tricinsmi
National Bank
Duroc
Will Farrow
la Crosse Fair
N. Richert
Prosper
Minn
C. O. Hagen
K. Ellingson & Son
Peter Johnson & Sons
Washington St
N. R. Groff & Son
M. J
Victrola
Victor
Victor Records
M. J. Sourkrup
Jeweler
Iowa
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