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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
3
Edward Winger a Luther College graduate and farmer near Calmar was killed last week when a train approaching from Calmar struck him as he walked along the grade. The coroner's inquest found death an unavoidable accident with no blame. He left a wife and four children.
FE Meland recalled persuading Ruby Engbretson to marry him while at the Elks reunion last Saturday, claiming a winter snake tale as proof. A Harmony man found a three foot garter snake under snow near Burr Oak and displayed it in a store window, adding to a freak year narrative.
Allen Bailey hosted a lively social at the Winneshiek hotel last Thursday night with a supper and a transformed rotunda into a dancing room. A piano in the alcove near the stairs, decorated with palms and carnations, supported an orchestra as young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed the evening.
The ice cutting season for next summer has not started. Ice is only eight or nine inches thick and forming slowly due to mild weather and high river water. Herman Tavener and his assistants are expected to deliver ice next summer weighing about 50 pounds per square foot.
Decorah lodge of Elks plans a two part show titled The Doodlebug to be performed late this month or early next. The musical comedy is by the same producers as The Dingbat of Gar and is said to surpass the prior show in every respect with final announcements coming later.
Attacked with appendicitis, Guy Hubbell, manager of the Selz shoe store, was taken ill last Friday night and rushed to the hospital. An examination showed an acute attack and an operation was performed Saturday morning by Drs. Dahl and Barfoot. At last accounts he was resting easily.
Mrs Mary J Couse former department president of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic travels to Waterloo to attend the past presidents association meeting and to be present at the dedication of the new memorial hall.
Phil Hexom has earned fourth prize of $25 for the pineapple window display at the Hexom store and a $10 prize in Dr Reed shoe contest. Window dressing as advertising gains recognition from Rice Leaders of the World, highlighting Phil's ongoing success in contests.
John Bakke, a former friend of Washington Prairie, visited the city Friday to report severe dog trouble. His sheep suffered one killed and five badly chewed, with lacerations beyond a wolf’s bite, raising doubts about saving the remaining flock. He plans to stay up nights with his gun, fearing further barking losses.
Miss Ida Drilling, who vanished after leaving Fort Atkinson, has sent a letter to her relatives stating she is alive and well. She mentions working with a good German family and says she is not returning to Iowa. The letter was mailed on a train, leaving her precise location unknown.
The board met for the first regular session of the year and elected J P Kuhn as chairman. New member O L Saxvik joined, replacing Alvin Pfister. Kuhn выбappointed committee chairs for farm, courthouse and jail, bridges, and highways. County engineer Wm EK Lee, janitor Denis Horan, and county farm superintendent Clem Funke were reappointed.
Congregational notes outline Sabbath morning service and evening sociological lecture series on immigration in America. M E Sunday services feature Roald the Man at His Post and The Limitations of the Dwarf. A two week evangelistic campaign follows with Rev W Kerwin preaching daily topics and a 30 voice chorus led by Madam Ohlson Salem. public invited.
Calmar now enjoys electricity after last Sunday night as the Upper Iowa Power Co furnishes current. Electroliers similar to Decorah style illuminate the business district while semidomestics use lamps in homes, making Calmar one of the best lighted towns of its size in the territory. Latimer, the franchise holder and plant builder, adds a supplemental gas engine for emergencies. Calmar is praised for this enterprise. Parman's drug store offers precise prescription filling.
In Winneshirk county a display of wild animal pelts drawn attention at Oehler Hiller last Friday and Saturday. Jack McConnell trapped or shot seven grey foxes and a red fox along with one wolf pelt over the past two to three weeks. The bounties total 36 while local market value nears 831. McConnell also showed many muskrat and skunk pelts not on exhibition.
Early sale opened Monday at Parman's drug store with long lines as crowds waited. By noon the pace slowed but seats remained available, though likely to sell out before the show starts.
The adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pilgrim awoke feeling ill and was taken to a hospital where an examination showed appendicitis. An operation was performed by Drs. Dahl and Barfoot and the young man is recovering as well as could be expected.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Lincoln Tel Co will be held at Ridgeway lond at Hopperstad Brekke's hall on Monday January 10 at 1 PM for the election of new officers and to discuss questions that may arise TRYTTEN Secretary.
Last Monday night Mrs N L Bailey reached Calmar and could not obtain accommodations in either the 1. and D. or the 1. and M. sleepers, forcing her to return home and begin the trip again Tuesday morning.
Walter Mott announced in the city last week that letters patent were secured for Italy for their movable automobile ramps. Postwar plans delay introduction until after the war and public sentiment return to normal.
Decorah Lodge of Owls gathered a purse for widows and children of deceased members as a holiday remembrance. Also noted is a weekly Edison disc records display at Parman's with no obligation to buy.
Mrs Fred Bailey suffered a broken left wrist Monday afternoon after her heel caught on a stair and she was thrown to the floor. The injury is painful but not considered serious, and she is confined to bed for a time.
The American Drug company makers of Meritol goods has taken temporary offices over the Lyric theater. Fire has prompted extensive improvements in the factory arrangement.
Notice notes Lyric theater upgrades including stage extension and piano relocation to enable vaudeville shows. Also a personal warning by John Bakke that dogs found on his property after dark will be shot.
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