New Hampton Tango Price and Local Events
The item notes a new price of 25 dollars to dance the tango at New Hampton. It mentions Mason City police raiding an opium den and arresting three people, Colby Motor Co. of Mason City facing an assignment, and Wm. Winke selling thirty hogs averaging 316 pounds in Waukon. It also reports Otto Anderson’s death from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail and announces Sarah Padden’s four night engagement at Minneapolis's Metropolitan Opera House in Lavender and Old Lace, with pictures showing Arizona at the Grand and six reels at Princess and Empire.
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New Hampton
Mason City
Colby Motor Co
Wm. Winke
Waukon
Otto Anderson
Clear Lake
Sarah Padden
Metropolitan Opera House
Minneapolis
Arizona
Princess and Empire
No Danger of Ice Famine As Warm December Delays Moulding
The region had a warmer December with many days at or near freezing and ice formed slowly. By Monday ice was cut and sold at eight and a quarter inches thick. Herman Tavener says the foundation will yield good ice when cold weather returns, being clear, solid, and less prone to moulding or fly blowing.
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Herman Tavener
Change of Work Eases County Board Burden
When the new board of supervisors meets this month they will be relieved of a long standing duty. Previously the January and June meetings reviewed auditor and treasurer vouchers to verify spend and cash on hand. Now state accountants will handle those tasks and the board will simply count county cash and keep a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Judicial Nomination Papers Circulated for Two Judges
Nomination papers circulated last week for Judge W. J. Springer with strong expectation of renomination due to satisfactory bench work. This week papers for Judge A. N. Hobson circulated and freely signed. Hobson praised as one of the state’s best district judges. retirement would be a sad blow to the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Springer
A. N. Hobson
Hobson
Poultry Show Cups On Display In Austin Larson Window
In the west window of the Austin Larson store on Water street the ten silver cups destined for Winneshiek County Poultry Association exhibition prizes are shown. The event runs from January 1 to 9, with six large and four small cups, all engraved with donor names and accompanied by prize ribbons. The cups are described as fine art pieces and highly handsome.
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Austin Larson
Water Street
Winneshiek County Poultry Association
Jammary Std
Christmas at the Poor Farm Brightens Local Inmates
The county farm inmates received Christmas gifts as manager Clem Funke organized a Christmas Eve tree. Friends of Mr and Mrs Funke attended a social gathering afterward, and the tokens brought cheer to the unfortunates during the holiday season.
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Clem Funke
Overcoats offered at wholesale prices at BEAR'S
A retro ad notes a green Christmas and asks readers to recall a white Easter of 1913. It promotes purchasing overcoats at reduced wholesale figures, with some undercut prices, at BEAR'S Trunks and Valises.
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Toe
Bear
Bear's
Death of Charles Sexton in Bluffton township accident
A Christmas night accident in Bluffton township killed Charles Sexton. Returning from Henry Courtney s home with a lantern, Sexton and Patrick Courtney were in a buggy when the horse backed into a ditch. The horse fell on Sexton, fracturing ribs and piercing the heart. an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Sexton, about 25 and engaged to be married, was well regarded in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton Township
Charles Sexton
Courtney
Sexton
Mr. Sexton
Huber Rises as Calm Police Warrior Near Calmar
Reports from West Superior say Carl Huber, a former Calmar boy, has become a respected police tamer and peace guardian. While arresting a knife attacker who wounded a woman, a gun misfired and three assailants opened fire. Huber, marching the prisoner, felled all three with sudden force, earning acclaim and a likely promotion to lieutenant.
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West Superior
Carl Huber
Carl
Huber
Prize Ducks Draw Strong Contest at Poultry Show
Roy Tracey of Popular Bluffs Missouri receives from a breeder a trio of Indian Runner ducks to exhibit next week. L. O. Reed brings two more trios, with one winning first prize at Milwaukee and another second. David Leach of Freeport also has several prize winners. Indian Runners, pure snow white with long bodies, are praised as top layers and look set to make the event highly competitive.
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Roy Tracey
Popular Bluffs
L. O. Reed
Milwaukee
David Leach
Freeport
Will Appeal Over Road Location Damages Case
John Finn will appeal a decision by appraisers on damages from the Frankville road location. The dispute centers on placing the road near the original line instead of the old route near the Roney farm, with Finn offering concessions to keep his fence on level ground as talks failed and courts now will determine the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finn
Frankville Road
Roney Farm
Finn
Decorah Carnations in Demand
W. T. Symonds & Sons received an order for 3,000 Zoe Symonds carnation cuttings from Peter Reinberg, a Chicago wholesale florist who tested the plants and praised their habit and flower quality. The Zoe Symonds, a pink carnation, earned honorable mention at flower shows two years ago and is regarded locally as a beautiful pink variety.
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W. T. Symonds & Sons
Zoe Symonds
Henry Symonds
Peter Reinberg
Chicago
Henry
Banquet Postponed by M. E. Brotherhood
The M. E. Brotherhood banquet scheduled for Thursday evening January 1 has been postponed to Friday January 2. Toasts will honor church groups and Rev. W. E. Van Buren of West Union, a former pastor, will speak at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Brotherhood
W. BE. van Buren
West Union
Open House At Decorah Lodge For Members Only
The Decorah lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold an open house for members today. Supper will be served at 6 30 p.m. and the balance of the evening spent in social intercourse.
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Decorah Lodge
BPOB
Congregational-Communion Service and New Year Sermon
Church notices announce a morning Congregational-Communion service and an evening New Year sermon. The brief item states the day’s schedule and reflects the period church calendar.
A Christmas of Long Ago in Decorah
In the sixties the Methodist church gave a Christmas tree for Christmas Eve at a large wooden building later John Breckenridge school house and now a gym. The crowd packed the old hall when a boy cried fire causing a panic but all children exited safely. After the scare adults resumed the gift distribution amid lingering nervousness.
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Methodist Church
John Breckenridge
Decorah
Christmas Tree Event by Winneshick Socialists at Baptist Church
The Winneshick band of socialists held a Christmas tree event at the Baptist church Monday evening with large attendance. The National Order of Socialists had designated December 28 as Children’s Day but locals postponed it. With the National Federation of Labor the day targets relief for children of strikers nationwide. A liberal collection was taken Monday night to Calumet, Michigan for local impoverished children.
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Winneshick
Baptist Church
National Order of Socialists
National Federation of Labor
Calumet
Mich
Ford Agency Shakeup Sets New Territorial Rules
Walter Bucknell will sell Ford cars next season with a restricted territory. The region saw agency reshuffles, with Mr Bopp of Hawkeye securing the general agency for six northeastern counties. He ordered 2300 Ford machines for the coming year, averaging about 400 per county.
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Walter Bucknell
Mr. Bopp
Hawkeye
Fayette catcher Roger Newcomer signs with Beerville team
Milwaukee reports say Roger Newcomer of Fayette, known in local circles as the Newcomer battery end, has been signed by an American Association club in Beerville. A capable catcher, he has not yet played in Class B and may be farmed to another minor league outfit for a season before breaking into the A A ranks.
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Milwaukee
Roger Newcomer
Fayette
Beerville
Roger
A. A
I O O F Installation In Winneshiek Lodge Heads
The Winneshiek Lodge I O O F will install its newly elected officers next Tuesday evening January 6 1914. S E Brickner District Deputy Grand Master will conduct the ceremony. A social session with oysters and refreshments will follow and full attendance is requested.
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Winneshiek Lodge
S. E. Brickner
Injury at Gas Plant Ends Work for James Rear
A worker at the gas plant was badly hurt loading a coke car on Monday. He strained his back and tore ligaments near the spine. A doctor investigated and found no serious injury, though the pain was intense and forced him to go home.
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James Reardon
Decorah lodge dancing club hosts first party
The Decorah lodge dancing club B. P.O. KB held its first party at the lodge rooms on Monday night with a large attendance including many who do not dance. Light refreshments were served and the evening was described as pleasant.
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Decorah
B. P.O. KB
Princess Theatre Notes New Year's Attractions
The Princess Theatre presents the Zinomar detective series film Eel Skin or the Mack Scourge in four parts with Belair as producer. Saturday offers Arizona the popular six reel play with Empire partnership and 210 scenes. Next week adds Chester the Prince of Magic as vaudeville. Fifteen Northwood pupils were suspended for aes.
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Princess Theatre Notes
Belair
the Empire
Arizona
America
Nest
Chester
Man Loses Leg After Farm Injury in Wisconsin Township
December 20 injury on C. W. Pilgrim farm in Madison township left George Kneeskern with a broken left leg. Initial care by Dr. Barfoot in Decorah seemed hopeful until Christmas Day when gas bacillus appeared. Dr. Kessel amputated at Cresco hospital. patient is described as doing as well as expected despite the rare, untreatable infection and looming livelihood concerns.
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George Kneeskern
C. W. Pilgrim
Madison Township
Decorah
Barfoot
Kneeskern
Cresco
Kessel
Mr. Kneeskern
Preparing for Game Preserve
Deputy Game Warden B. Ey Bucknell received a letter from deputy state game warden Mr. St. John asking him to select a suitable site for a Winneshick game preserve. State officials plan to push county preserves to completion and offer farmers who surrender property no rights, allowing the state to raise game birds for the benefit of the farmer and their children.
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B. Ey Bucknell
Mr. St. John
Winneshick
Celebrated Tin Wedding in Decorah Home
On December 30, 1903 U. S. Reed and Miss Mary Updegraff wed in Decorah. A tin wedding celebration followed ten years of marriage with friends filling the house. The couple received numerous presents many of which were richly costly, marking the milestone with festive cheer.
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U. S. Reed
Mary Updegraff
Decorah
Change of Business and Local Entertainment Notes
J C Beard retires from the automobile business to focus on real estate due to car shortages and growing workload. He has sold about 1 000 acres since last March, mostly in the county. Star Theatre Bulletin announces Wilton Sisters show tonight through Saturday with singing dancing violin and piano, plus a two reel Selig feature Bridge of Shadows and a hypnotist act next week. Mary series Tuesday January Oth. Adv.
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J. C. Beard
Star Theatre Bulletin
Wilton Sisters
Notice to Bidders and Local Advertisements
The Board of Supervisors invites bids by 1 30 p m on Tuesday January 1914 for 20 cards green poplar wood to be delivered at the County Home and 30 barrels 1st Patent Flour to be delivered in three barrel lots at the County Home as needed. Also notice that we will not pay debts contracted by Fred Burt and Cyrus Burt. An advertisement for BEAR'S claims better goods and lower prices with testimonials about Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil and a Bear's sale of black martin fur coats during Christmas. Waterloo cross seal sales reached 20 000 copies.
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Board of Supervisors
Fred Burt
Cyrus Burt
Supervisors Present Retiree Given Silk Umbrella Testimonial
The board of supervisors met Monday and closed the year, with the new board to meet tomorrow. Supervisor Ptster proclaimed a tribute to retiring member G. A. Meyer, presenting a handsome silk umbrella. Meyer expressed thanks as colleagues voiced regret at his departure. The stag-handle Elks emblem umbrella bore an engraved inscription.
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Board of Supervisors
Ptster
G. A. Meyer
Gus
Meyer
Closing Sale at Freeman building for Congregational Rummage
Christian Endeavor Society members will be at the Freeman building on Saturday and Monday January 3 and 5 to close out the Congregational Rummage Sale. The notice advertises good men and women's garments, Adv. 210 superb scenes, and an all star cast of 150 in Arizona, with showings Saturday at Princess and Empire theatres.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Freeman Building
Arizona
Princess and Empire Theatres
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Old Methodist Church
Ford Agency
Northwood
Aes
W. R. Shea
Iowa
Thomas’ Eclectic
Nancy M. Hanson
N. . Adv
Waterloo
E.j.parman
Meritol
Graceman
N. R. Groff & Son
Hardware and Harness
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