Distressing Farm Accident Spurs Call for Local Hospital
George Harter of Pleasant township suffered a severe left leg injury when a mowing machine caught him after he failed to raise a gate. He was rushed to La Crosse after initial treatment, highlighting the need for a Decorah hospital to shorten care delays and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harter
John Harter
Pleasant Township
J. D. Hexom
Highlandville
Decorah
M. D. Jewell
George
la Crosse
For Sale 1913 Motors and Boats at Bargain Prices
Vintage advertisement offering 1913 model motor cycles and motor boats, brand new with easy monthly payments. Promises best proposition to avoid regret and invites inquiries via mail to Lock Box 11 Trenton Michigan. Also promotes Vic tor Victrola with 12 selections for $29.50, with $1 down and $1 a week, and contact to M J Sookup Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Mich
Victor Victrola
M. J. Sookup
Decorah
Decorah Remains Quiet as Neighborly Fourth Draws Visitors
Decorah celebrated a tranquil Fourth with cordial visits from neighboring towns. Many residents visited New Hampton to watch a ball game between Oelwein and Ossian, while Harmony Burr Oak and other nearby locales hosted various entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
New Hampton
Oelwein
Ossian
Harmony
Burr Oak
The Electroliers Progress on Water Street Line
The installation work is progressing well with cables laid along Water street south side and about a week left to finish that section. Crews expect to place posts soon and complete the system by the first of next month. A public celebration is being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Another Gettysburg Veteran Added to County Roll
The Republican notes a new Gettysburg veteran, George Pain ton of Calmar, joins Peter Quinn of Decorah and G. Langbein of Ossian as county veterans. None attended the battle anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Peter Quinn
Decorah
G. Langbein
Ossian
George Painton
Calmar
Norske Selskab Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
At the Norske Selskab annual meeting last Thursday evening officers were elected Col Chr Brandt as president C Qualley vice president C O Hagen secretary J A Nelson assistant secretary C Johnson treasurer T Twenge and H Olson librarians Workmen prepare the Citizens Bank building room for F A Germann who will occupy it about August Fixtures are being made in Grand Rapids Michigan and are tailored for holding large stocks in a small space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norske Selskab
Col
Chr. Brandt
C. Qualley
C. 0. Hagen
J. A. Nelson
C. ©. Johnson
T. Twenge
H. Olson
Citizens Bank
F. A. Germann
Grand Rapids
Mich
Notice to Township Clerks on Destruction of Weeds
The Auditor has been supplied with Notices to Destroy Weeds and can be had by applying to the County Auditor. W. R. Shea, County Auditor. Also a reminder of the dance at Melvin Monson's next Saturday night July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Monson
Giants Beat Decorah at Fairgrounds in 11 to 0 Victory
The Chicago Union Giants defeated Decorah 11 to 0 Monday afternoon at the fairgrounds. Decorah showed early signs but could not mount a sustained threat. An eighth inning rally featured Larson and Hjerleid advancing on Normal's error before Dor seth forced two outs. Rygg pitched well though the defense faltered at key moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Union Giants
Decorah
Fairgrounds
Giants
Larson
Hjerleid
Preus
Bidne
Dorseth
Rygg
Installation of Officers at Winne shiek lodge I O O F
Installation of officers for the ensuing year at Winne shiek lodge I O O F was led by H M Cummings district deputy grand master with R Bucknell B O Marsh E Brickner John Blaess and F E Bloomfield assisting. Officers named include N G John Dahl W GE J Hook Treasurer C L Topliff Warden C N Houck Con H M Cummings R S S Sampson Scott L S S Frank Hanson R S N G Geo H Baker L S N G RB O Marsh R S&S V G Geo Hislop L BY G John Blaess C G M O Dalvey I G F R Jahr. Decorah Encampment TI O C F installation set for tomorrow night with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Cummings
R. Bucknell
B. O. Marsh
Sampson Scott
Frank Hanson
N. G
Geo
H. Baker
O. Marsh
Geo. Hislop
L BY
G .—John Blaess
C. G
Dalvey
I. G—F. R. Jahr
Decorah
C. F
Boy Scouts Camping Under Military Discipline
Scoutmaster G. S. Lackland leads the Boy Scouts camping along the river by the Ben Jewell farm. Reports say the camp operates under military rule with strict reveille and daily river swimming. No desertions or court martial have occurred as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Lackland
Ben Jewell
Mr. Lackland
Extended trip to Alaska by Piler and Kis ser Russell
They leave Denver after a short stop, visit Yellowstone, and reach Seattle to seek passage to Alaska on the Spokane. The party plans Seward mining town trips and Copper River line excursions, sailing August 13 and returning in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piler
Kis
Russell
Alaska
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Seattle
Pacific Line
Spokane
Seward
Water Works Extension Contract Details
A contract with J. C Green of Albert Lea extends city water mains. One four block extension in the first ward begins at Center avenue and runs north, east and west. Another runs from Mill street to Helvely street. In West Decorah one block on Maple avenue will be laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Green
Albert Lea
First Ward
Center Avenue
Mill Street
Helvely Street
West
Decorah
Maple Avenue
Veteran Dr Bernard Harmon Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
Dr Bernard Harmon marked a remarkable fiftieth anniversary during a call at the Repverican office. He recalled enlisting on July 9, 1863 in company F, %th Town Cavalry, and his vigor at an advanced age stands out among local veterans in this part of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Harmon
Repverican
Harney
Towa
Burglary Report At Local Store Involving Fireworks
Richard Schrubbe discovered a broken window patch and a small theft of fireworks last week. Cobble repair followed the break in, and an identical attempt occurred the next night but failed to gain entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schrubbe
Picnic at City Park Draws Full Attendance
Sunday and Parochial schools of the N FE Lutheran church hold a picnic in the city park. attendance is described as full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.fe, Lutheran Church
Reynolds Busy as Photographer Switches Gigs
Reynolds plans to cover Decorah’s ball game but is pulled away to photograph the Wittgen wedding party from Ossian. He notes the tough luck of missing the game yet cherishes building a reputation for strong photos. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve ad claims it heals burns and cuts with a Texas reader endorsing it. The Valdez Business College in Decorah advertises a ten month shorthand, typewriting, and bookkeeping course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Decorah
Colored Giants
Wittgen
Ossian
Adv
Bucklen
J. N. Polance
Delvalle
Tex
R. No. 2
Valdez Business College
Farm Hand Arrested in Attempted Assault
Haakin Anrud, a farm hand in Madison township, is jailed on a charge of attempting a violent assault on a neighboring farmer’s servant girl. He fled after the June incident, was traced to Ridgeway, found boarding a train to Austin, and returned. Arraigned before Justice Barthell, he posted no bail as of now. Prosecutor County Attorney Houck will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haakin Anrud
Madison Township
Anrud
Flemming
Ridgeway
Austin
Justice Barthell
Houck
Obituary of Fred Felsterman
Fred Felsterman, born April 21, 1842 in Prussia, died July 6, 1913 at his West Main street home from stomach trouble. He came to America in 1862, lived in Kentucky six years, moved to WinneShiek County in 1868, married Maria Saakel in 1878, and survived by their daughter Ida. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at home, Rev. Otto F. Schmidt officiating, burial in Phelps cemetery.
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Fred Felsterman
West Main Street
Mr. Felsterman
Prussia
America
Kentucky
Winneshiek County
Tie
Maria Saakel
Ida
Felsterman
Peter Aye
Henry Schulze
Otto FE. Schmidt
Phelps
Narrow Escape from Lightning in Dixon Montana
Mrs F 8 Putnam reported her brother Charles E Morrison and family narrowly escaped a lightning strike at their Dixon Montana home. The bolt tore through a bed and floor, burned a hole through the heel, tore shoe and sock, and ripped trousers. Mrs Morrison was stunned and temporarily deafened. Morrison is recovering and villagers call it a fortunate escape.
Prominent Norwegian Poet And Reform Leader Visits
Rev. Anders Hovden, noted patriot politician and language reformer, spoke Tuesday at Dr. K Gjerset's home for Symra Society on Norway's language movement and national progress. Attendees included ministers from out of town and others. He is touring America to honor Iver Agsen statue in Morehead Minnesota and will travel to Chicago after speaking engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders Hovden
Norway
Symra Society
K. Gjerset
Hovden
America
Morehead
Minn
Iver Agsen
Northwest
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
Harness races added to Winneshiek County Fair program
The County Agricultural Society voted to host four harness races with purses of 300 dollars each at the county fair. In addition, running races will be held. Secretary Enger advances preparations with support from stock raisers merchants and citizens to restore the fair to its former Northeastern Iowa prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Society
West Union
Waukon
Elkader
Enger
Winneshiek County
Towa
Preparing to Go East Ren Bear Announces Large Reduction Sale
Ren Bear plans a semi annual trip to New York at month end and launches a thorough reduction sale on all goods. Prices drop twenty to forty percent on fine clothing including suits as good as tailor made, available for about one third of tailor costs. Buyers urged not to miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Bear
New York
Piano tuner offers high grade instruments near Broadway
O A Schall expert tuner sells strictly high grade pianos with action tone and touch that satisfy artists. He notes pianos stay in tune longer. A fine selection of player rolls for sale at residence 700 est Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piane
O. A. Schall
Broadway
Localized thunderstorm and hail strike Deco rah area
A Tuesday afternoon shower produced small hail stones with a two inch long example on a St. Cloud annex lawn. Lightning caused vivid flashes and a thunder crash. Electric lines were damaged near Standard Oil tanks, and injuries included shocks to Chas Haas and Iver Ringdahl. Bernatz and Bolger in a delivery wagon were shaken by the bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
St. Cloud Annex
Winneshiek
Chas. Haas
Ringdahl & Seim
Iver Ringdahl
Locust
Calmar
Conover
John Bernatz
Clint Bolger
Tee Cave
Correction on Rudolph No votny farm sale details
A correction notes a prior error in reporting the sale of the Rudolph No votny farm an 80 acre property situated 31 miles north of Rah to Louis Neste. The sale was actually made by R. J. Novotny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Harmony
Henrietta Mahaffy
Rudolph Novotny
Rah
Louis Neste
R. J. Novotny
Slowly Improving Doctor Jewell Reported Improving
Letters from Rochester say Dr. Jewell is feeling somewhat easier and physicians think his condition is improving though slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Jewell
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