Smallpox in Garner and town notes from the Iowa paper
Garner reports smallpox with several robins in Lansing. John Helgheim dislocated his hip while shoveling snow in Lansing. The state drainage association meets at Fort Dodge on February 18 and 19. Eldora expects $300000 in summer improvements. Butchers at Mason City ship meat by parcel post. A collision on the Illinois Central at Independence injures A. P. Mills. Frank Hillis dies after being struck by a switch engine at Oelwein. Fire at Osborne destroys store residence and Woodman hall, loss $12000. Herman Tiark dies of paralysis in Monticello. Fred Dodge accidentally shoots off his own toes near Estherville. McGregor reports active chicken thieves. sheriff hires hounds. The McGregor News suspends. Times buys the business. The Widmans continue their bindery and job work. Advertised letters at Decorah post office include L A Dayton and others. George Hammond, missing cashier of the Bank of David, Mitchell County, returns home. A Quasqueton boy, Charles Thorne, 3, accidentally shoots himself at home. death instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Mason City
Parcel Post
Independence
A. P
Monticello
Fred Dodge
Estherville
McGregor News
Times
Widmans
Decorah
L. A. Dayton
8. A. Hendrickson
Chas. Larson
Martin Foley
D. G. Langland
R. W. Rueff
George Hammond
Bank of David
Mitchell County
Charles Thorne
J. A. Thorne
Quasqueton
Weary Willies Move On From County Jail
Lodgers at the county jail, the lowest turnout in memory, numbered two. One is Halverson awaiting assault trial, the other a man from Ossian sent by Mayor Schmit for stealing chickens. Three tramps asked for lodging at night. the sheriff offered meals and a bed with work promised at dawn. They preferred to move on next morning.
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Halverson
Ossian
Schmit
Flemming
Narrow escape on the Dug Way near Decorah
Frank Young barely escaped injury when his cutter slid on ice on the Dug Way west of Decorah after a horse slipped. The driver and both horses were unharmed. The incident argues against abandoning Tavener bridge and rerouting traffic onto a main westbound road.
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Frank Young
Decorah
Cutter
Mr. Young
Palzer’s Plans Travel and Engagements Outlined
Palzer leaves for North Dakota to attend land matters and visit a sister, then meets Mr. Rourke in Chicago to travel to New York. He plans a London engagement with Bombardier Wells, while an Paris engagement with Johnson remains unsettled. O’Rourke holds an offer from French managers, but preliminaries remain. Johnson may be tied to a state violation case.
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al. Palzer
North Dakota
Mr.Rourke
Chicago
New York
London
Bombardier Wells
Johnson
Paris
O'Rourke
Accidents on Rock Island and Cedar Rapids Branch
Hrakeman LeVine escaped injury after a heavy object struck him near Cedar Rapids. He was knocked down and cut, regaining not until Center Point. Last Friday an up train struck the section foreman and two workmen on a hand car. the foreman was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrakeman LeVine
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Center Point
Ice Harvest Begins Strongly as River Ice Deepens
A local report notes ice on the river was fourteen inches thick after a Sunday examination by Herman Tavener and continues freezing daily. Preparations for cutting begin immediately with favorable prospects for this season’s yield and pricing.
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Herman Tavener
Mrs Stringer Burned in Home Fire Accident
Sunday morning Mrs James Stringer was singed when her dress caught fire near a stove after she stood with her back to heat. Her companion Miss Thune had left for church, and aid from Mrs A M Severson and Dr Woodward followed. Stringer suffered burns to the back hips shoulders. Severson burned while helping, and recovery hope was expressed though several days remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thune
James Stringer
A. M. Severson
Dr. Woodward
Geo. L. Stringer
Decorah Wins First Game At Steyer Opera House
Decorah defeated West Union 20 to 16 in a closely contested game last Friday night. Decorah led by nine points in the first half, scoring five baskets and five free throws to West Union's two baskets and two free throws. West Union rallied in the second half, but Decorah held on as the visitors added three baskets and four free throws to finish within four points. Decorah showed promising depth and potential for a stronger team with more experience.
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Decorah
West Union
Steyer Opera House
Merchants Promote Parcel Post To Country Buyers
Merchants advertised the parcel post to rural customers and invited them to use the service for mailing mailable items. A merchant noted frequent country calls to ship goods, suggesting others could boost sales by highlighting parcel post advantages as the system gains familiarity.
Mark the Items Plainly Advice to mark items for quick finding
A reader requests clearer marking of items sent from distant papers. The writer urges heavy blue pencil marks and folding or tearing to expose the page with the item, paper name, and date. They criticize light marks as unhelpful and wasteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netter
Cleaning Up Fire Marshal's Inspection Emphasizes Lawful Clean Up
Deputy Fire Marshal A M Brandt conducted an inspection to verify adherence to warnings to tidy cellars and alleys. Results show general improvement and prompt promise to finish cleanup for latecomers. The marshal notes that the cleanup order is a binding law with no appeal.
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A. M. Brandt
Princess Theater Sold to Mrs McClaskey and Son Royal
Last week Mrs. W. P. McClaskey bought all rights to the Princess theater and will run it with her son Royal. Improvements are planned to make the theater more attractive than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McClaskey
Princess Theater
Royal
Slight Accident In Steel Ceiling Erection
Workmen constructing a steel ceiling at a site last week caused a showcase to be shattered when a piece fell. They clung to scaffolding and escaped injury as the debris crashed to the floor.
Pleasant Hill Skiing Draws Happy Young Crowd
Youngsters at Pleasant Hill enjoy Saturday hill sliding as many have become quite expert at skiing. The scene captures genuine enjoyment among the local youth as they descend the slope with evident skill.
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Pleasant Hill
Chicken Show Captivates Decorah With 347 Entries
The second annual Winneshiek County Poultry show opened Monday in the J. J. Marsh building. By Tuesday night 347 birds entered for prizes, including a dozen Hungarian pheasants and three mammoth white turkeys. Notable exhibitors include Fred Goddard of Nekoosa and Jessie F. Gordon of Spring Valley. Judge G. Shanklin of Anamosa evaluated entries yesterday, with a musical program planned for tonight and tomorrow. Ribbons and cups on display in Bear’s window invite local support.
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Winneshiek County Poultry Association
J. J. Marsh
George Mizener
Decorah
W. J. Hauswirth
Winneshiek
West Union
Fayette
McGregor
Charles City
Hazelton
Fred Goddard
Goddard & Tracy
Nekoosa
Wis
Jessie F. Gordon
Spring Valley
Minn
Goddard
R. C. Buff
Ioddard & Tracy
S. C. White
Hendrick
Fadness
Sattre
Donald Haugen
Sever Alstad
S. C. White Orpingtons
Bear's Window
Bar thell building to be occupied by Wangler Bros plans underway
Preparations for decorating the Bar thell building for Wangler Bros occupancy proceed. Lewallen will store his goods and travel to Hot Springs for a month while rooms are sought. A steel ceiling, glass front, gas and electric installations will precede the move expected near month end. Finishes will be cream and white with gold accents, aiming for a premier drug store in the region. Ben Bear store also gets new decorations with light cream ceilings and gold wallpaper, signaling broader merchant improvements ahead.
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Barthell
Wangler Bros
Lewallen
Hot Springs
Wangler
Charles Wangler
Ben Bear
Obituary notices for Opdahl, Larson, and Hagen in Springfield area
Obituary notices report the deaths of FE G Opdahl a longtime Springfield township resident and former justice of the peace aged sixty nine. Also noted are the deaths of Josephine Hllverson Larson and Ole Hagen's wife, with details on families, religious affiliation, funeral arrangements, and survivors in Decorah and surrounding communities.
Fine Cattle Sale Nets 2700 From Frankville Seller
A recent sale saw J. F. Swenson of Frankville township offer fifty head of cattle, fetching 2700 dollars. The cattle were feeders rather than fat cattle and were purchased by Mr Bullard of Ossian for a dealer in Waucoma.
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J. F. Swenson
Frankville Township
Mr Bullard
Ossian
Waucoma
Almanac Free Offered With Yearly Subscriptions
The Register and Leader promotes its annual Almanac Encyclopaedia and Atlas free for yearly subscribers. It notes legislature convenes this winter and claims to print news as complete as any paper. Subscription is $4.00 per year with remittance to the publisher or editor.
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Register & Leader
Legislature
Firemen Vote to Buy Water Street Lots for Auditorium
At a well attended meeting last week the firemen voted 21 to 18 in favor of building an auditorium on Water street east of the McCusker feed store. They have $2300 and expect to pay about $2200 for the lots. A committee was named to close the deal amid division among Hose Co. factions and a later reconsideration vote passed 37 to 28.
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Water Street
McCusker
W. C. Hogan
Teachers Examinations Schedule and Times
Regular examinations for uniform county certificates will be held at the superintendent's examination room on January 29 to 31. Wednesday offers didactics orthography geography and history with oral reading. Thursday covers preliminary arithmetic physiology vocal music English grammar and penmanship. Friday afternoon includes elementary algebra economics civics and physics. H E Miller, Co Supt. Notice.
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H. E. Miller, Co
Probate Notice for Edward G Opdahl Will in Winneshiek IA
Notice in probate requires all interested parties to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House Iowa on February 1 1915 at 1 30 PM to show cause why the last will and testament of Edward G Opdahl late of Decorah township should not be admitted to probate. The clerk Olai Kallevang signs with seal and the law firm Boecr and Hook counsel.
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Decorah
H.engbretson
Winneshick Co-operative Telephone Co
Court House
Philip Stoskopf
Winneshirk County
Iowa
Edward G. Opdahl
Decorah Township
Winneshiek County
Towa
Olal Kallevang
A. Clerk District
Boicr & Hook
Decorah November Weather Records Report
Government weather summary for Decorah notes a very pleasant November with max 62 on the 9th and 10th, min 8 on the 29th, mean 37.5, total precipitation .75 inches, 2 rainy days, 21 clear days, 7 partly cloudy days. Normal average is 35.8, warmest in twelve years was 1899, greatest snowfall 8.7 inches in 898, lightest 0.15 inches in 1912. Also advertises Ely Cream Balm for catarrh with liquid form available for 75 cents from Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Decorah
Ely
Ely Bros
Waren Street
New York
Annual Report of Winneshiek County Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance
The annual report for the year ended December 31 1912 shows insurance in force at 3729846, new writings 498962 and cancellations 156886 with net increase 242076. January 1 1913 in force 4071922. Financial receipts include policies percentage and other items totaling 01371.4T Disbursements include losses 5066.82 and secretary and printing costs 2738.25. Indebtedness carried forward and secretary W Goodfellow?
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Winneshiek County
Farmers’ Mutual Fire & Lightning Isurance Pace Scen Asten
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Boreas
Garner
Lansing
John Helgheim
State Drainage Association
Fort Dodge
Paes
Palzer
Plymouth Rocks
E. J. Stoddard
E. T. Anderson
A. M Ellingson
E. W. Cutting
W. A. Leach
W. T. Symonds
Frank Muller
Lewis Lang
T. Whalen
New Hampton
S. C. White Rocks
J. A. Jewell
Robi. Schwarz
R. H. Tracy
Jonas J. Akre
Andrew Solum
Reda
L. C. Reed
W. C. Ulmer
Martin Christopher
J. H. Hargreaves
M. E. Birchard
Andrew A. Greve
Highlandville
R. C. R. I. Reds
H. L. Robbins
B. A. Chandler
White Wyan
Children’ Ory
Fletcher
Castoria
Ben Bear’s
FE. G. Opdahl
Springfield Township
Fifth Ward
Mr. Opdah
Norway
America
Dane County
Justice of the Peace
Nellie Christian
Ella Fox
Worthington
Opdahl
Methodist Church
Christian
Lackland
Washington Prairie
Josephine H. Larson
Ole Larson
O. F. Schmidt
Larson
Josephine Hllverson
Louise
Florence
Flias
W. C. Meyrick
Emma Hulverson
Lutheran Church
Ole Hagen
United Lutheran Church
la Crosse
Hagen
Chas. Trzcinshi
National Bank
Firemen’s Auditorium
Decorah Department
Richelieu
Evers
Tracy & Hanson
Weather Report
Borger Hanson
Town
Burr Oak Township
Sharp
Bozeman
Mont
M. H. Montgomery
Annual Report
Ieee It
W. Good Vkoonte
Princess
A. J. McClaskey, Prop
Big Dange
Kelley Brothers’ Singing Orchestra
Marsh Hall
Rexall
E. J. Parman
Citizens Savings Bank
E. J. Curtin
O. Casterton
B. J. McKay
F. E. Cratsenberg
F. W. Conover
R. F. B. Portman
John Curtin
National Bank OF Decorah
United States
L. B. Whitney
Pres’t
H. C. Hjerleid
Cashier
D. C. Johnson
Pres
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