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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
2
The Decorah column records residents and guests visiting from Ossian, Cresco, Frankville, Castalia, Ridgeway, Burr Oak, Prospe r, Calmar, Postville, La Crosse and other nearby towns. Many travelers return home after brief visits, while weddings, births, and illnesses prompt family travels and hospital care.
A reunion last Wednesday at Marsh's hall united Norske Selskab Winneshiek County Sangerforbund and Symra society. Prof Svane served as toastmaster, with responses from Prof D G Rid tad Fergus Falls Minn Rev Th Nilsson and Mr J B Wist. A musical program followed, bringing about 275 attendees the largest gathering yet for these societies.
Following the purchase by T. T. Hoge well of FN. May's residence on Franklin Street, John C. Larson sold his cottage adjoining the May home to Iver Hunderson of Calmar at a consideration of 31,000. Ed. Lynne, who has been residing in Mr. Larson's house, in turn purchased from R. B. Bergeson the property recently vacated by Mrs. Bergeson and family, paying $1,000.
Luther College concert band adds a nabimba, a new instrument, ordered in Chicago from Deagan. The set includes cathedral chimes of twenty bells and a new tympani pair. The instrument is expected to elevate the band's status, with a public display planned soon.
Rev. D D Proper of Omaha representing the Home Mission Society and Rev G Mitchell of Des Moines from the Baptist State Convention visited Decorah to arrange sale of the church after the local society ceased meetings. The Christian Science group has been using the church and will continue until sale.
Pupils from Ossian Calmar Decorah and possibly more are taking a strong interest in the county declamatory contest to be held in Calmar on Thursday evening March 5. County Superintendent Miller says entries are already received from the mentioned schools and more are expected. South county residents can attend more easily than if held in Decorah and the event is sure to be worthwhile. Contestants and teachers invest much time and effort and deserve generous patronage.
The board of supervisors reported no protests from any county section regarding bridges in the resolution of necessity. They will proceed to arrange construction and will open bids on March 17. The remark about St Patrick's Day implies no impact on their decisions.
Has antlers mention aside, Judge Springer was initiated into the Elks in Oelwein last Monday night. Although he normally belongs to Charles City jurisdiction, a special train connection dispensation allowed him to join locally for convenience.
Mrs C A Forrester of Madison township slipped at a pump last Friday, struck her head on a sharp projection, and suffered a deep scalp wound. No bones were broken, but an artery was severed and she grew weak from bleeding. Dr Hoeg dressed the wound. she was fading but resting easily with no serious outcome expected.
Manager Relf will next week make improvements at the Princess theatre building. The front interior will be torn out to create a new lobby. The box office will face the entrance with doors on each side for entrance and exit, aimed at easing congestion during crowded shows.
Gustave Henderson, president of Luther College Freshman class, died Friday night after a three week illness from pneumonia and complications. Born April 24, 1894 near Cresco, he was a son of Mr and Mrs Hans Henderson and survived by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the college and Cresco, with Rev Figenbaum officiating. The faculty and students escorted the remains from the college to the depot. Henderson was active in student affairs, a basketball substitute, and planned to accompany the band to Norway in May.
Methodist Episcopal holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m with An Open Door and 7 30 p m with An Enslaved Will the first in Lent evangelistic series All invited Grace Episcopal welcomes Suffragan Bishop H S Longley of Des Moines to preach Monday March 2 at 3 p m All are invited to hear him described as earnest and impressive speaker
Decorah Luther College Club meets this evening in the College auditorium to transact business and present a program of speeches and music. Hon Lauritz S. Swenson, former minister to Denmark, Switzerland and Norway, of Minneapolis, will be guest of honor and deliver the principal address.
Decorah’s veteran mathematician Wm. H. Smith presents a riddle about converting a four acre circular field into an equilateral triangle and asks how much area the triangle would enclose. The challenge invites readers to solve the geometric puzzle.
Thousands who treasure memories of Little Women will see the spirit of Mrs. Alcott's book realized on stage at the Grand Opera House Monday March 9. The familiar scenes and speech will be heard as the author would have them heard, according to the notice.
Rescue No. 1 marks its masquerade with a social at the city hall club rooms. All present members will attend along with former members and a few outsiders invited for the evening gathering.
Lent began yesterday with Ash Wednesday marking a forty day period until Easter Sunday. In Catholic services Fr. Ranier read Bishop Keane’s observance rules while Lutheran churches issued guidelines for proper practice.
Petitions circulated Tuesday for the re election of Ray Algyver and G F Baker with no known opposition as the annual school election approaches on March 9.
For sale. My residence in Fifth Ward Decorah Iowa including barn. Built for a large family but now only two reside, seeking smaller quarters. Terms made satisfactory 9 2 4d. MARSH
From Elgin papers we learn that Wm Longstreet, a local photographer, has opened a gallery in Elgin. He will operate it every Saturday and Sunday, and residents are assured of his capable artistry and satisfaction.
The Rebekah lodge announces a card party to be held at lodge rooms next Monday night. There will be no banquet but ample sumdwieles and caffe lana doughnuts for all who are lingry.
Real estate item from Decorah notes F Gibson offers desirable property for sale in early March. Call for details on a reasonably priced home.
Beauseant Commandery of Knights Templar held a Monday night meeting following a banquet at the Winneshiek where EK J Parman was formally made a knight.
The annual Synod Lutheran district conference in Decorah closes after a week of sessions. Sermons and ministerial addresses, along with discussions, kept attendees engaged throughout the program.
One of the best farms in Winneshiek county available for rent. Inquire at J C Seard s Mens Estate Office Decorah Iowa.
BEN BEAR announces arrival of a large imported stock of men’s boys’ and children’s clothing plus furnishings after a two week buying trip to New York. He claims up to date quality and says winter goods, heavy coats fur coats and suits are priced to clear with exceptional values including one hundred men’s overcoats offered at ten dollars each. He invites customers to visit Winneshiek county store for the best treatment in America.
Tomorrow night the Decorah high school hosts a double header featuring Postville boys and McGregor girls visiting to play Decorah boys and girls. Both visiting teams are described as strong, promising two competitive games.
Jd. W. Norris and his wife presented a black face entertainment at the Star then spoke to the Elks at their home last night about the origin and rise of the order. Norris, one of the original Jolly Corks in New York, traced the early history of the Elks.
Gov. Geo W Clarke appoints Pres't C K Preus of Luther College to represent Iowa at the centennial celebration of Norwegian independence in Christiania in May. The appointment is considered eminently fitting in all respects.
Seats for the play Little Women go on sale tomorrow morning at Laie o'clock at Parman's drag store.
Tee. Crop. Tavener Hros. finished filling their ice house on Tuesday and are now busy filling other houses. If the cold weather holds for another week, we will have our usual amount of ice for next summer’s use.
The Tavener bridge in West Decorah nears completion with the frame work in place. The remaining riveting work, aided by rapid operating automatic hammers, will be pushed as fast as possible to finish the project.
On Wednesday Feb 18 at 2 30 PM Mr Wm M Telford united in matrimony with Miss Jeanette Wood. Rev G B Lackland performed the ceremony. The couple plan to reside in Decorah through spring then move to the farm.
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