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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
2
A historical quotation credits Stephen Decatur with the line Our Country in her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right but our country right or wrong. The saying is associated with patriotism and debates on national policy.
Local column lists numerous visitors and travelers. Oscar Miller and spouse visited Cresco. Miss Bertha Opstedahl returned to Ridgeway. Mrs Klatt of Calmar visited Decorah. Dr B Harmon made Cresco business trip. Miss Sarah Symonds rode as a passenger to McGregor. H A Warner and family in Cresco. Mrs H M Daskam of Kendallville visited Decorah. Mrs A M Severson a business caller in Calmar. Jim Nichols of Cresco visited Decorah. Mrs Aga of Ridgeway spent weekend with Decorah friends. Prof Oscar L Olson traveled to Minneapolis on business. Dr S P Dahl and wife returned from Manly. Miss Mabel Stevens returned from St Paul. etc. Many residents of Decorah and surrounding towns are noted visiting relatives, attending purchases, or traveling to Minneapolis, Chicago, St Paul, Northfield, and other locales.
Decorah hosts a citywide celebration with a Congre gational church concert by 60 male voices and Luther College ensembles. Soloists include S H Dahl W Holm K M McMasters Bernadine Shea and Helen Hijerleid Johnson. The week ends with community singing at Grand Opera House and a final patriotic program by school pupils at First Lutheran.
Mr and Mrs Ben Bear depart for Chicago then California spending most of March away from home. They plan visits on the coast and hope to gain fresh inspiration. Miss Lizzie Hollows will stay with relatives during their absence, continuing a thirty seven year connection with the Bear family.
The Reno Nevada appointee Raymond T. Baker, cousin of Decorah lawyer G F Baker, has been named director of the mint. He previously served as warden of the Nevada penitentiary and as private secretary to G T Marye during his ambassadorship to Russia. The post is described as honor with responsibility.
This afternoon at the bride’s home Miss Marie Herbranson wed Arnold B. Peterson in Hesper and Highland townships. Luella Stoskopf and Walter Stortz tied the knot yesterday. Miss Hager Delaney and Harold Dinger wed in Freeport in the evening. Two ceremonies at St Benedict’s joined Joseph O’Brien with Catherine Drew and Leonard Gossman with Grace Willson.
The Maland baby near Harmony swallowed a small safety pin after loosening a stocking pin. Dr Kessel at Cresco performed an X ray locating the pin just entering the stomach. The hinge end pointed downward and the child shows no distress yet awaiting developments.
At a Chicago meeting on Tuesday E. J. Curtin of Decorah was chosen president of the Great Western Trotting association which controls trotting meets from Chicago to the Rocky Mountains. The role covers meets in Des Moines Milwaukee St. Paul Sedalia Peoria and other major locations.
At a Modern Woodmen meeting last week Decorah Camp chose delegates for the county convention set for April 4. Delegates include Geo Hislop M H Montgomery FE C Grant M D Dalvey R Bucknell F P Kennedy. Alternates listed as Frank Andrus W H Mc Intire E V Gillett W P Rima Frank Hess and C M Peterson.
On Wednesday evening last a farewell surprise honored Mrs. John Miller. The event, organized by the Relief Korps, recognized her years of faithful service as she and Mr. Miller prepare to move with their family to South Dakota for their future home. A gift was presented as a token of esteem.
In a February 20 communication E. W. McMasters presented Decorah firemen a 25 dollar check honoring their service during the fire that destroyed the McMasters home.
G Bratfos a clock repairer in the building near Willis Ness died suddenly in his room Wednesday morning. His sister found him after he failed to respond at breakfast. Dr Stabo suspected apoplexy as the cause. he was born in Solus Norway in 1837 and came to Winneshiek county in 1864. He never married. sole surviving relative is his sister Gustava Bratfos.
Luther College basketball team traveled to Northfield and defeated St Olaf 18 to 12. Luther led throughout while Jed scored consistently. They played in St Paul last night and will meet Park Region 1 at Fergus Falls in a return game tonight.
At a meeting last Thursday Rev. H. A. Stub of Seattle was called to fill the vacancy caused by Rev Seehaus resignation. The congregation had among its founders the grandfather of Rev Stub. It is not yet decided whether he will accept.
The community church directory lists Congregational and Methodist services with times and topics for next Sunday. Grace Church Lent schedule and German Methodist notices include Ash Wednesday and Holy Week services led by John Bury and Wm Hain with locations at Canoe and Decorah churches.
On Washington's birthday no rural or city mail delivery. Carriers' windows open 9 to 10 for delivery to callers. Stamp window open 9 to 10 and 4 to 5. usual mail collections conducted.
Music Shop owners closed negotiations for five car rental of Mrs A M Severson building at Water and Court streets recently vacated by Schultz shoe store. Heating plant to be installed and other improvements planned. Possession about April 1.
The upcoming municipal election is set for Monday March 26. Candidates filed with the clerk include Mayor B O Mars. 1st ward E Paine and J McAndrews. 2nd ward none. 3rd ward R Bucknell. 4th ward L B Willis. 5th ward Geo Hislop. Treasurer E J Curtin.
Local markets show quiet activity with wheat at 1.40 to 1.50, barley 1.00 to 1.10, oats 45 to 50 cents, timothy 4.00 to 4.40, corn listed as %c, hogs up 11.50 to 12.75, eggs 38 cents, and creamery butter at 44 cents in stores.
Office hours are 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m. Telephone number 329. Located in the Decorah Star Bank Building.
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