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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
3
The Republican Decorah traces its origins to 1860 and is published on Thursdays by A. K. Bartley and Son. This record summarizes the paper's establishment and weekly publication pattern.
A Woodman's picnic is scheduled at Arlington on August 5. Local notes report various events including Nevada voting bonds for a water works system and a stone laying for a new M E church in Fort Dodge with Senator Kenyon speaking. Also noted are deaths, marriages, a traffic of fish by Ernest Wiedner Sr. and son, and listed letters at Decorah post office.
Eastbound visitors last Friday found the Decorah to near Freeport road smooth and stone free after a local improvement committee, aided by a dozen to fifteen volunteers with rakes and shovels, removed stones and filled ruts. They also repaired the Calmar road and plan to maintain all roads leading into Decorah in top shape.
The American Express Company is now fully established in Decorah, absorbing the United States Express, which died leaving no funeral service. The transfer involved inventorying assets and moving goods to American Express, with tariff changes for Agent Seim. Competition in Decorah’s express business is expected to intensify and benefit shippers.
Local fishermen await river clearance to resume angling for black bass. When waters return to normal, anglers expect a banner season. One angler last Sunday reported eleven Micropterus salmoides caught downstream as the river cleared.
Decorah markets remain stationary with little grain activity. Wheat trades at about 80 cents. Toys have strengthened recently. Yesterday prices ranged from 87.50 to 87.4 for unspecified goods, with egg and dairy butter at 24e.
The Stork Special announced births last week at the homes of Fred Ziegelmeyer and Helge Seim, with a son born at Ziegelmeyer’s on Thursday and a daughter at Seim’s. A business note invites investment and land inquiries, signed Henry D. Petersen of Albert Lea, Minn. The ad from Bear’s promotes 100 pairs of Oxford shoes at about half price, urging quick purchase.
Decorah invites all residents to spend the Fourth at the city park with open house, free refreshments, and a family friendly celebration. Music and games will entertain children while adults enjoy a traditional community gathering. Bring family, come early, stay late, and mingle with neighbors.
The hospital committee met yesterday morning to decide on operating room needs. Full instrument sets were chosen of the best quality and latest patterns, and room locations along with the silent call electrical system were planned. A hospital visit confirmed the work as nearly complete with the roof on and plastering set to begin within a week.
The June weather was variable with frequent rainy days. Mean maximum 79, mean minimum 56. Warmest day 92 on the 26th, coldest 42 on the 17th nearly frost. Rain on sixteen days, heavy fall 1 inch on the 13th. Total rainfall 6.30 inches, above average but not a record. A good growing month.
On Sunday at the bride’s parents home Miss Elsie Katherine Myrah daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Myrah united in marriage with Theodore Severson of Graham Hill Sask The bride has taught in Winneshirk county schools for three years and the groom formerly resided here They will relocate to Canada to start their home.
Knut Selavold, an old and respected resident, died Friday at Hans Lovstuen’s home in Glenwood township. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Glenwood church with Rev. Searvie officiating as a large gathering of friends paid respects to the deceased.
Barber shops in the city will close all day on July 4 to allow the staff to celebrate. All shops have agreed to shut down on Independence Day, urging customers to get any grooming done on July 3.
The trotting mare Posing Lady owned by E. F. Curtin won the 2:35 race at Jefferson, Iowa last Thursday. She is seven years old and approaching her peak speed as she posted a fast time of 2:20.
The Republican county central committee met at the court house last Saturday afternoon and organized by electing E. J. Hook chairman, F. E B. Cratsen berg secretary, and Chas. Trzeinski treasurer.
The remains of Ralph Lewis were brought to Decorah for burial on Tuesday after dying Sunday morning in Sabula, Iowa from typhoid poisoning. An agricultural ad offers Feed the American Conditioner and Worm Expeller to hogs, sold by W. H Pollitt in Decorah.
Marshall Johnson arrested two automobilists last week for state law and city ordinance offenses. One man, a New Hampton resident, had a 1915 license tag. the other, a Calmar citizen, stopped within twenty feet of a hydrant. Both fined one dollar plus costs totaling 5.85 dollars. Officers vow stricter enforcement. Thursday night two more motorists, a Decorah man and a Madison township farmer, were pinched for driving without any lights.
May Come to Decorah in 1916 Winneshiek county was well represented at the Sigdalslaget held at Albert Lea last week with 200 to 300 former Sigdal residents attending. Fargo was chosen for next year. The Decorah contingent urged bringing the gathering to Decorah two years hence and won favorable consideration. Attendees included C. C. Hagen family Decorah Ole Simonson C. C. Blekeberg and wives C. C. Aasen Ole Christen Hans Desrud K Gunderson and Anton Skaalia of Madison township.
In Decorah the Knights of Columbus have funded a complete furnishings display for a hospital room at the new Decorah hospital. The west window of Decorah Furniture showcases the room as it will look when the hospital opens. The items are substantial and of top quality and will be presented to the hospital upon readiness.
Storms and wind this month damaged flags on the federal post office and the court house. The court house flag was whipped to the point it hardly resembles the national emblem.
A son, born to Mr and Mrs Olaf Kallevang on Wednesday of last week, died yesterday morning. This is the third child they have lost and they have much sympathy in their bereavement.
Those interested in the news from various communities about the county will find Madison township represented in our correspondence pages in the future.
Dr. KR F. Leonard sold his café to Nicholas and Elmer Samuels on Tuesday with possession given immediately.
Valdez College in Iowa promotes a strictly practical curriculum, stressing arithmetic, grammar, spelling, writing, geography, history, penmanship, punctuation, and business letter writing. It argues traditional subjects are dropped too early, leaving students ill prepared for business, and claims one and two year programs better prepare for real life and trusted positions in commerce. BEN BEAR sells higher quality raincoats at lower prices in their store.
The Decorah chautauqua session closed with strong attendance despite threatening weather. Notable lectures by Judge Sadler, Dr Gray, Madam Mountford, Miss Fola LaFollette, Prof. Wassam, Rev Evans, Dr Mattison W Chase, and Dr N D Hillis drew large crowds. Music featured Riheldaffer Gailey Lewis and a Cretan orchestra, with ticket sales for next year nearing 500 subscriptions.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the Doolittle divorce suit originally decided in Howard county. The court ruled the wife is entitled to the divorce granted by the lower court and to $15,000 alimony, noting the late husband died after the appeal had begun. The decision preserves the lower court's divorce decree and estate division.
An ad urges readers to buy better tailored suits at lower prices with a personal guarantee. Customers may return unsatisfactory goods for exchange or money refund. The message emphasizes value and savings from BEN BEAR.
Members of the Current Events club will meet in the library room at the courthouse Monday evening July 6 at eight o'clock to formulate a program. Also seeking buyers for an improved farm in southern or central Minnesota known as The Farmers Paradise. Henry D. Petersen Albert Lea Minn Box 463 27 1
Limited stock of children's rompers in sizes 4 5 and 1i offered at 25e. Only a few left, urging quick purchase at Bear's.
Help wanted notice seeks a female to tend lunch counter and also act as meat and pastry cook at a well located cafe. Good wages offered. Inquire Central Grocery Store. Also offered for sale a Round Oak steel range in fine condition. Inquire of Decors Gas Co.
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