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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
2
A long list of local residents making trips and visits. Many individuals journeyed to Austin Rochester Chicago Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Rockford Belvedere and other towns for leisure family or business reasons. Several relatives and friends hosted guests in Decorah with arrivals from Seattle Detroit Denver and Canada.
Several residents and guests are noted in the community each leaving or arriving. E Horton and family from Delavan Wisconsin visited A L Leytze. Margaret Goldrick left Mason City after visiting the Grevre home. Andrew Nelson returned to Minneapolis after visiting his parents Halston and Mrs Nelson. Mrs Lawrence Keefe and Mrs John Bollinger travel to Anoka for a relatives visit. Della Ryan from Clay Center Kansas and Marguerite Allen of Baldwin Kansas visited J O Groves. Dontafred Baker of Ogema Minnesota visits Hesper then decorah grandparents F H Baker. Norman Quandahl moves from Milwaukee freight depot to Eau Claire to work for C M St P Ry. Jos Bullock and Cynthia return to Minneapolis after visiting R A Miller. Mrs Miller joins them for two weeks. E W Cutting, R Bucknell, H Cummings and P Bloomfield travel to Cresco for joint Odd Fellows Rebekah lodge installation. Paul Preus arrives from Stanley North Carolina for a week with his parents. he farms flax near Stanley and plays ball now and then.
A large crowd gathered on Mechanic street Monday evening to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Holm's silver wedding. Short addresses were given by Rev. Dr Laur Larsen Prof L S Reque Rev T B Torrison and Pref C K Preus. The event featured the ladies chorus and a gift of silver from friends.
Decorah drew motorists from area towns last Sunday with Walter Mott and Cresco friends, Henry and Guy Toye and their wives from Northwood, C. N. Rathburn and wife of New Hampton with Judge Springer and wife, plus cars from Elkader Mason City Waukon and nearby points.
L. O. Reed and H. J. Green expect to depart tomorrow for Rochester New York for the annual meeting of the grand lodge of the Brotherhood of Elks. They may then visit Albany and cruise down the Hudson to New York with several side trips including a voyage to Old Point Comfort.
Rev Alfred Bredesen pastor of the American Lutheran church of Huron 8 D and Luther College 1905 graduate married Dagny Knutson daughter of St Paul Minnesota Wednesday June 25 at the bride's home in St Cloud Minnesota The bride graduate of University of Minnesota and long time Duluth public school teacher.
A meeting of the Win neshiek County Fair association members will be held at the Court House in Decorah at 2 p m on Saturday July 5. L M Enger secretary.
Decorah citizens are urged to raise two thousand five hundred dollars to complete the hospital fund. The campaign notes steady support but calls for larger gifts to furnish a room in memory of Dr Henry C Bulis. ADA B REEVES pledges three hundred dollars in McGregor Iowa.
The Hokal Chief notes a promising electric line for La Crosse capitalists to revive. A field tributary to La Crosse would run through Caledonia Spring Grove Decorah Waukon Calmar and beyond, with a ridge road easing construction after leaving the Mississippi valley.
A large Winneshiek County Agricultural Society meeting approved continuing the fair, with officers re elected G F Baker president L M Enger secretary and L L Cadwell treasurer. The group approved purchasing fair grounds and new cattle sheds, revised the premium list focusing on blooded cattle, and arranged entertainment contracts with Rene Biggar troupe and La Vanion Malleom.
The old bubble drinking fountain at Bear corner is removed as electrolicrs are placed on Water street. Mr. Bear plans a new white enamel double bubbler fountain in front of his store, a donation to citizens, offering a better design and improved access.
All accounts due the estate of H. P. Johnson not paid by July 1 1913 will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. A. R. Johnson, Agent.
The Winneshiek County Horticultural Society held its annual picnic at David Leach's home in Freeport with about 200 attendees. After dinner, Edw. Blakeman opened the program, E. W. Cutting spoke on orchards, H. E. Miller on school gardening, Harry J. Green pledged Decorah aid, and Wm. Hauswirth shared humorous reminiscences. The musical group was ill and the singing closed the event.
The Sugar Bowl ice cream factory was crowded with activity as workers hustled to meet demand during a heated term. Last Saturday output reached about 1,400 quarts of cream consumed locally, while the cone factory uses around 1,600 cones daily to satisfy the busy period. The premises were noted as clean and well kept despite the bustle.
Only two veterans in Winneshiek County are identified as Gettysburg participants Peter Quinn of Decorah and G Langbien of Ossian. Quinn could not travel to Gettysburg for the reunion but Langbien is present visiting with comrades and former Johnnies sharing memories.
A former Decorah man, Al Anderson, now located in Detroit Minn, has leased the west room in H A Prastmark's store and started a clothes cleaning establishment under the new pantorium name.
D L Heinsheimer president of the Town Bankers Association has completed his list of committees EB J Curtin of Decorah appears on the agricultural committee indicating regional banking interests.
The Electroliers for the Gable arrived last week and installation has begun under the Upper Town Power Co. with supervision by Mr. Caughlin and his Denver son. A survey located posts, and Wm. Robbins and his Cresco crew will work this week, aiming to finish by month’s end.
W A Sanford of Cherokee has been in Decorah packing up his mother’s belongings before their removal. He sold the house on East Water Street to Victor Allen who plans to move to Decorah soon.
The Burr Oak Masonic lodge invites Canton and Decorah lodges to a July 4 picnic south of Burr Oak. Speakers are planned with eating and socializing, and organizers expect a general good time.
At the Minnesota State Fair this fall a notable 2:16 pace race will feature Princess Welcome trained by Lodaller and other top horses from across the country. The event aims to showcase her speed and toughness as she competes among the nation’s best pacers.
Bishop Morrison D D of the Dio L eese of Town will hold services at Grace Episcopal church Sunday July 6 at 10 30 a m Holy communion from 8 a m all are invited.
Ossian meets Oeelwein in a featured ball game at New Hampton as part of the town’s Fourth of July celebration. The event highlights local sports amid parade and community activities.
Get Your Orders in Early. On account of July 4th there will be two deliveries of groceries tomorrow. Adv. Decorah Delivery Co. New interest period in our Savings Department begins July 1. Deposits made on or before the 3rd draw interest from July 1. Citizens Savings Bank. Review course for teachers at Valdez College Decorah Iowa opens Aug. 25. Special courses for 5th grade graduates of rural schools. New catalog just off the press. Send for it.
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