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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
3
F H Baker reports December weather with sixteen above freezing days and the rest below zero. Mean highs 20, lows 34 below. warmest day January 1 at 37 above. Snow fell on five days totaling six inches. precipitation 1.18 inches for the month and 36.33 inches for the year, above average.
The Hon. Bill Whicker called in the city last week with a cheerful mood despite a thief stealing his sample case and attempting to conduct business under his name. He reportedly gathered about 9700 hides and left around 9000 dollars with local dealers. New Year celebrations ran smoothly at the Elks home and Knights of Pythias gathering drew 125 people enjoying the meal and social hours.
Church notes announce Capt EK F Barrett, Civil and Spanish American war veteran, will speak next Sabbath on Abraham Lincoln Inspired of God. He has studied Lincoln and spoken widely. Methodist services at 10:30 a.m. Heavenly Citizenship and 7:30 p.m. The Tragedy of Unbelief. Ten minute song service at 7:30. All invited.
An aged county home inmate William McFarland died last Wednesday and was buried at Ossian on Tuesday. Superintendent Funke described him as a willing worker always ready to take on tasks and his labor more than paid for his keep.
A Sunday timetable shift in Milwaukee delays the McGregor to Mason City trains by ten minutes on the afternoon run and return. Ossian Calmar and Fort Atkinson passengers gain ten extra minutes, while Decorah remains unaffected.
T. Tollefson marketed three loads of nine months old pigs on Saturday and Monday, averaging 320 pounds each, a very good weight for young animals.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held January 1915 at 2 p.m. in Hopperstad and Brekke's hall Ridgeway Town for election of officers and other questions. Secretary TRYTTEN.
A premium all wool men's suit is offered at ten dollars with guaranteed quality. Shoppers are urged to seize the chance for a stylish, durable outfit at a remarkable price.
The Winneshiek County Poultry Association celebrates its fourth annual show at Steyer's hall with 450 to 500 birds entered from local and outside exhibitors. Judge Glen F Richards presides as entries span White Wyandottes Barred Rocks White Rock Rhode Island Red and many others including standout specimens from W J Hauswirth D H Leach and C L Topliff.
A 1914 New Year letter from Hart Schaffner & Marn praises Winneshiek county turkeys and Benjamin Bear of Decorah Iowa. It extols the birds as superior culinary symbols and commends Bear as a valued merchant friend, wishing him happiness and good will in the coming year.
Two Ossian locations were broken into Monday night in what appears to be amateur work. At the post office a window was broken but only a revolver and pennies were taken. Gunder sons drug store lost a $350 diamond ring and a $50 ring from the repair department along with some cash. Bloodhounds traced the burglars to a village location but no arrests have been made.
The Decorah State Bank held its annual meeting Tuesday and re-elected all officers and directors. The bank reported a successful year with Monday footings of 310000 dollars, a 7 percent dividend, and a surplus fund raised to 10000 dollars, boosting capital to about 60000 dollars, signaling sound performance for patrons and stockholders.
The Decorah stock yards saw about 500 hogs Monday and Tuesday with noon indications of similar counts on Wednesday. If the trend continues, around 3,000 hogs may reach the market this week, averaging 250 pounds and as low as 86.50 a head, equating to about 50,000 dollars for local farmers.
Notice states the partnership of G. W. Glice W. M. Simms and Alvin Rollins, agents for The Sheridan Land and Improvement Company of Kansas City, Missouri, is dissolved by Alvin Rollins withdrawal. Rollins claims no liability for contracts or debts made by the partnership. Dated Decorah Town January 4, 1915.
The Winneshiek County State Bank presents its annual statement as of January 1 showing ready cash and securities more than one third of deposits. Capital surplus and profits total $225,000 with deposits over $1.5 million. The bank emphasizes safety first and public confidence as essential to its business built on careful adherence to agreements and patron advantages.
Annual meeting at Citizens Savings Bank reports 6 to 8 percent profit, largest since reorganization. Officers elected: G. P. Baker president, F. W. Conover vice president, K. B. McKay secretary, E. K. Curtin treasurer. directors include Henry Davidson. Plan to expand lending and assist home builders.
Newly elected officers of the W. R. C. were installed with the usual ceremonies last night. Following the installation, a supper was served and a number of G. A. R. comrades were entertained.
The Decorah Hospital trustees held their annual meeting Monday afternoon. Superintendent Mrs. Lutie B. Larsen reported two months of operation show steady growing patronage. The building’s capacity not yet reached, with ten to twelve patients usually in care.
Sunday evening Homer White suffered paralysis while tending furnace fire at Mrs Bigelow’s house. Mrs Bigelow found him seated on a box unable to move. Neighbors and Dr Barfoot attended. left side affected. He was moved to his home and remains in serious condition.
A stockholders and directors meeting of Decorah Gas company was held Tuesday night. The year’s business was reviewed and deemed satisfactory with increases in sight. Officers elected include President John Lorenz of Vinton, Vice President E. J. Parman, and Secretary and Manager W. W. Sanders. Directors named were W. E. Sanders, John Lorenz, L. B. Whitney, and Bo. Parman.
The Winneshiek Hotel company held its annual meeting last Thursday to close the year and lease the hotel to N L Bailey for a five year term on mutually satisfactory terms. TH J Green resigned from the board and J S Dale was elected to fill the vacancy. A good man in the right place.
Tavener Bros began cutting ice on Tuesday and foresee no shortage for next season if weather stays normal. Current ice depth is fourteen inches of excellent quality.
Mail orders for any goods ordered will have our very best attention, Bear's assures customers.
County recorder notes weekly land transfer stamps under the war tax. Tolstad conveyed land to W Teske for 824,975 with a 4,000 mortgage reducing tax by that amount. Stamp duty reached 21 dollars in that case, while weekly receipts vary from nominal to as high as 150 dollars across the county.
Market activity is subdued with some gains. Wheat strengthens to 1.10 while barley holds steady and flour advances to 87.00 per barrel in carload lots. Clover ranges 80.00 to 815.00. Eggs rise to 2.5 cents and butter to 32 cents. Hog prices stay firm at 86.50 to 86.85 amid heavy Chicago receipts.
John Morris, operator at Star theater, lost about twenty dollars after trusting roommate known as Jack Lewis. Lewis, who shared rooms with Morris for months, disappeared with twenty dollars and an overcoat after leaving Ridgeway, leaving unpaid restaurant bills behind.
The Princess theatre will reopen this Saturday with C BE Neal as manager. Neal arrives from Mason City where he recently ran a motion picture business and may move his family here if the situation proves satisfactory.
J. W. Waters of Frankville was elected manager and buyer for the ensuing year at a meeting of officers and directors held last Saturday at the National Bank of Decorah, replacing Julius Woldt who resigned. Also notes for sale of purebred White Holland turkeys by Mrs. W. F. Morton in Orleans township, Cresco Iowa.
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