New Year Hopes and Local News From Decorah
A collage of notes from Decorah and surrounding towns includes court records from Floyd county, burglaries in Monticello, a gas franchise vote, and local ads. Mentions range from a Des Moines death to a Fayette county boy’s fatal fall, with references to Palzer betting odds and optometrist Karl D. Fisk’s long-time Decorah visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
Andrew McCreery
Algona
Wm. Brown
Independence
Des Moines
Lee Buckmaster
Mason City
R. W. Helms
Elgin
Miller Ellis
Charles City
Leiving
Mississippi River
Brownsville
Leona Fette
McGregor
Columbia University
New York
D. Randall
New Albia
la Crosse
W. H. Proctor & Co
Monticello
Adelaide
la Valley
West College St
Albert Lea
Minn
St. Joseph's School
Cresco
Keane
F. C. Ottorogge
Westgate
Fayette County
Electric Light and Gas Company
Kossuth
Karl D. Fisk
Decorah
Adv
Clara Anderson
Vincent P. Hersey
J. F. Humphrey
Edmund 4. Herschler
W. L. Wilson
M. Wahl
Weather worries over Decorah ice supply
Anxious residents fear a late cold spell could reduce ice for next summer. Herman Tav ener notes warm sun today while checking the ice-house, but locals expect the Upper Town river and weather to steady within thirty days despite current chill.
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Herman Tavener
West Decorah
Sol
Herman
Decorah
Town
Parcels Post Changes Commerce for Decorah Merchants
The coming parcels post could transform transportation and trade in Decorah. Local merchants can compete with city catalogue houses by advertising prices with prepaid postage and offering quick returns and exchanges. Ben Bear, Mott & Co. and K I Haugen are ready to serve customers sending for goods.
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Decorah
Ben Bear, Mott & Co
K. I. Haugen
Quiet New Year Celebrations Mark 1913 Start in Decorah
New Year’s Day 1913 opened with pleasant weather and family gatherings in Decorah. Local groups the Elks and Owls held open houses for members with cheer and congratulations. Dances the night before sent off the old year and welcomed the new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Elks
Owls
New County Officials Announced at Court House
The article lists changes in county offices: G Jorgenson remains treasurer with Christens aid. Olaf Kallevang and Moore stay in the Clerk’s office. Qualley leaves Sheriff for Lawrence Flemming with A M Morrison as deputy. Shea becomes Auditor, aided by Edward Meyer. H E Miller becomes Superintendent of Schools. N Houck becomes County Attorney. Allen Wise reappointed as Recorder.
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Court House
G. Jorgenson
Christen
Olaf Kallevang
Moore
Qualley
Lawrence Flemming
A. M. Morrison
Shea
Edward Meyer
H. E. Miller
Sigurd Reque
Reque
Allen Wise
Recorder
N. Houck
Norman Willett
Willett
City Considers Buying Auto Truck for Fire and City Use
City officials weigh purchasing an auto truck to store at city hall for rapid haul of apparatus to fires and to assist other companies. It could also handle much city hauling, promising potential savings and profitability.
Ambitious Hen Hatches Brood on Springfield Farm
An ambitious hen at Hamre farm in Springfield township set a nest on hard ground in a secluded spot after conceiving the plan in December. Last week she hatched a healthy brood, a feat vouched for by a trusted local gentleman.
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Hamre
Springfield Township
Clean Up the Rubbish Visitation in Decorah
Deputy State Fire Marshal A. W. Brandt inspected Decorah business properties on Tuesday. He found little to object to but warned owners and renters about rubbish buildup and issued a general cleanup order with another inspection planned. Noncompliance could bring serious consequences as a self protection measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
A. W. Brandt
Des Moines
Mrs Wiggs Cabbage Patch Delights Grand Opera House Crowd
A Monday night performance at the Grand Opera House drew a satisfied audience. Though not a literary success, the play provoked continuous laughter from opening overture to curtain, with strong characters and good acting. The orchestra under B O Marsh earned praise for fine Bohemian Girl selections. Next booked attraction is The Sunny South, a major colored troupe, date to be settled.
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B. O. Marsh
Sunny South
Lecture by Mrs Cary of Dubuque at Decorah Methodist Church
Mrs Cary of Dubuque, national Patriotic Instructor of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, will speak at Decorah's Methodist Church on Monday evening January 6 at 7 30. The lecture, titled History of the Flag, is free to all and organized by Garfield Circle Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clack Cary
Dubuque
Cary
Decorah
Grand Army of the Republic
Garfield
Poultry Show Opens With High Hopes In Winneshiek
The Winneshiek County Poultry Association exhibition opens January 13 and is expected to be the best yet. Secretary Len Larson reports growing exhibitor support and confidence in a large display of top quality birds. Citizens are urged to attend to support this important county production event.
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Winneshiek County Poultry Association
Len Larson
Moving Picture Theatres urged to improve air quality
A reader criticizes Empire and Princess theatres for foul air when crowded. The letter suggests using electric fans to circulate air, claiming it would improve health and comfort without chilling the atmosphere, and asks the venues to heed the suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
New Year Banquet at M. E. Church Cresco Speakers
The M. E. Church notes invite the brotherhood to a New Year’s banquet Friday evening in the rear parlors with Rev. B W Soper Cresco pastor as speaker and Rev H H Green D D toasting. Sunday services announce topics A New Opportunity and Filling up the Gaps with a double quartet and violin solos by Ernest Christopher and Miss Clara Hoyt among others.
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Brotherhood
B. W. Soper
M. E. Church
Cresco
H. H. Green
D. D
Ernest Christopher
Clara Hoyt l
Decorah Building and Loan Holds Annual Meeting
The Decorah Building and Loan Association will hold its annual meeting at Citizens Bank next Monday evening the sixth. Secretary McKay closed the books for the year, showing nearly five percent earnings in the past twelve months. Earnings were dented by reincorporation costs. overall affairs remain in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Building and Loan Association
Citizens Bank
McKay
Spring warmth hides New Jersey blizzard death
In Town readers recall last Sunday’s sunshine while reports reach Mt. Holly of Mrs. Lowther, wife of a truck gardener, freezing to death amid a spring blizzard. The article contrasts the town’s pleasant weather with the harsh New Jersey storm.
Card of Thanks for sympathy in mother's death
The undersigned extend thanks to the Woman's Relief Corps and friends for kindness and sympathy in our mother's passing. J. A. CALLENDER, PF. CALLENDER.
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Woman's Relief Corps
J. A. Callender
Callender
Fur Shipments From Decorah Boosted by Skins Trade
Farmers in Decorah increase fur activities in fall and winter with high prices. They sell many skins to local dealers and ship many directly, mainly skunk muskrat and raccoon with some fox and mink. Most express shipments head to St Louis.
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Decorah
St. Louis
Annual Meeting of Congregational Church Tonight
The congregational church holds its annual meeting at 7 30 this evening in the church parlors. Reports for the past year will be read and officers for the coming year elected followed by refreshments and a social hour. The church reports a successful year across all aspects.
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Congregational Church
United Lutherans to Meet in St Paul Next June
The United Lutheran Church of America schedules its annual meeting in St Paul next June. Sessions will be held in the Auditorium.
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United Lutherans
St. Paul
United Lutheran Church of America
Palzer Defeated In Los Angeles Prize Fight
Returns on the Palzer versus McCarthy bout from Los Angeles were slow but indicate Al Palzer of Winneshiek county was defeated in the 18th round. After the twelfth round McCarthy led and the referee stopped the match awarding the victory to Luther McCarthy of Missouri.
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Los Angeles
Cal
al. Palzer
Luther McCarthy
Winneshiek County
McCarthy
Lost Black Cocker Spaniel Named Bingo in Decorah
Missing Dec 15 a small black cocker spaniel with exceptionally long ears answers to Bingo. Reward payable to A M Sherry Decorah. Wanted agents men and women. F S Putnam The Brush Store Portman Building Winnebago Decorah Iowa seeks agents for sanitary household brushes and general agency in four counties.
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Bingo
A. M. Sherry
Decorah
Putnam
Brush Store Portman
Winnebago St
Iowa
First Parcel Post Use in Decorah Mentioned
B. O. Marsh is noted as the first to use parcels post in Decorah for drum straps from Nebraska and goods to Wisconsin, with government mail employed to satisfaction.
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B. O. Marsh
Decorah
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Stock Shipments Dropped By Holidays And Market Demand
Holidays cut stock shipments sharply last week with Milwaukee shipping five hog cars and four cattle cars while Rock Island sent two cattle cars. An annual stockholders meeting for Decorah Building and Loan Association is set for 7 p m Monday January 6 1913 at Citizens Bank office to elect five directors and conduct other business.
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Milwaukee
Rock Island
Natice
Decorah Building and Loan Association
Citizens Loathed Bank
J. McKay
Game birds shipped nationwide for sanctuaries plan
The American Game Protective and Propagation Association announces free distribution of English pheasants and wild mallard ducks to members as part of a plan to stock sanctuaries across the United States. Experiments with other species show promise and may expand releases next year. The notice invites Winnebago County Red and Gun Club to cooperate with the effort.
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United States
American Game Protective and Propagation Association
Broadway
New York
Winneshiek County Red and Gun Club
American Game Protective Association
Tele gram confirms Palzer McCarthy world bout plan
The message from Ed Rossley at ringside requests a ten round meeting between Al Palzer and Luther McCarthy in Spillville for the world supremacy fight. An acceptance waives weight and age limits, a 1000 forfeit is posted, with Judge Barthell and T F Schmitz as surety. no date set until preliminaries occur and notice is posted in Ossian.
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Ed. Rossley
Al.Palzer
Luther McCarthy
Los Angeles
Jos. Shima
al. Palzer
Spillville
Frank Headington
Stuart Bailey
Tom O'Rourke
Barthell
T. F. Schmitz
Ossian
Becker County Prospers With Mild Weather and Rising Farm Values
George Thune reports Audubon Minnesota area enjoying unusually warm weather with daily thaws and eight inches of snow staying in place. He notes Becker county farm lands gained about ten dollars per acre in the last year and residents expect further increases next season. Complacency and happiness are evident among locals.
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George Thune
Audubon
Minn
Becker County
Extremes Meet on Winter Roads in Allamakee County
Helmer Hexom of Transcrud farm Decorah rural route reports last week while enjoying a car ride in Allamakee county he passed a man driving a bob sled. The scene shows the unusual clash of winter travel modes on rough roads.
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Helmer Hexom
Decorah
Allamakee
Wangler Bros Move Drug Store to Barthell Building
Wangler Bros plans a move to the Barthell building next to the National Bank, eliminating trouble during repairs at the current site. Charley will not be at the old stand, but the new location is equally convenient.
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Wangler Bros
Barthell
National Bank
Charley
National Bank Clock Erected on Water Street
Workmen began placing a new street clock for the National Bank of Decorah at the west end of the building to be visible along Water street. The clock will be finished this week and will chime every quarter hour, filling the air with music.
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National Bank of Decorah
Water Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Treen Bailey
Allamakee County
Kelleher
Edw. Coyle
St. Cloud Hotel
Optometrist
Palzer
the Parcels Post
City Auto Truck
Brandt
M. E. Church Notes
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Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
F. S. Putnam
Sanitary Brush Store
Portman Building
Salcsvet
Pepe
K. I. Haugen’s
Big Daylight Store
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