Local notes from Decorah and surrounding towns
J D Palmer donates two lots to Leroy for a library site and J H Baughey named postmaster at Nora Springs. The Parker Bank at Lawler to reorganize as a National bank. Monticello endorses removing Sunday movies. A burglar steals the creamery money drawer at St Ansgar. Triplets born to Mr and Mrs J W Reese of Oelwein on July 4. Dewey Barthell, 14, drowns bathing near Waukon. T M Pratt found guilty of immoral conduct in Emmetsburg. Information filed at Marshalltown against fifteen for illegal liquor sales gambling. Unclaimed letters at Decorah post office listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Palmer
Leroy
J. H. Baughey
Nora Springs
Parker Bank
Lawler
Monticello
St. Ansgar
Mire
J. W. Reese
Oelwein
Dewey Barthell
Waukon
T. M. Pratt
Emmetsburg
Marshalltown
Decorah
Christenson
J. H. Stevenson
Emil Holleim
Anna Hendrickson
Toler Hijerstad
Daring Act as Otto Halts Runaway Team
Otto Alstad, a wild west performer, calmly halted a runaway Union Springs dairy team on Washington and Water streets. Riding a bicycle, he intercepted the wagon near J. J. Marsh building, climbed aboard, controlled the horses, and prevented potential disaster, earning praise for courage and composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Alstad
C. F. Fitzsimmons
Union Springs Dairy
Fitzsimmons
Otto Solberg
Washington Street
Water Street
Otto
Winnebago Street
Muh
J. J. Marsh
Alstad
Torrid Weather Sweeps Decorah With Record Heat
Decorah and surrounding town endured a heat wave last week with thermometers peaking at 102 in shaded spots and a 104 reading at Jack Pearson’s shaded display. The stretch began Thursday with 92 and rose to 95 on Friday. Saturday delivered the peak heat, followed by a cooler breeze on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday stayed warm but less oppressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
F. H. Baker's
Jack Pearson
Accidents Kope Across Local Yards Last Week
Harris Quenrud of Baker's lumber yard sprained his ankle when shingles fell on him. Kenneth Makepeace, son of Mr and Mrs W G Makepeace, ran the tip of a pitchfork through his wrist. Chas Van Horn, at Kormegen's brick yard, smashed a finger on his right hand. None serious, but all painful and cause discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Quenrud
Baker
Kenneth
W. G. Makepeace
Kormegen
Chas. van Horn
Werner and Marshall Wed at Hot Springs South Dak
Theodore B. Werner and Ellen Louise Marshall were married on July 4 in Hot Springs South Dakota. Werner, formerly of Ossian, is a printer by trade and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Werner. The couple receive congratulations from friends in the area. An unrelated ad notes Fly Chaser product for cows and horses sold at Parman's Drug Store.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Theodore B. Werner
Ellen Louise Marshall
Ossian
John Werner
Bryn
Parman's
Luther College Band on Water Returns to Decorah in August
The Luther College Concert Band sails homeward toward Decorah and schedules multiple concerts and a banquet on arrival. Plans call for a Boston start, Midwest stops including Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee and La Crosse, with a banquet to honor Prof. Sperati and party. An executive committee and numerous subcommittees coordinate refreshments decorations music and reception plus an August 19 20 concert duo in Decorah amid growing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Boston
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee
Manitowoc and Valders
Tola
Wis
Whitehall
Blair
Galesville
LaCrosse
Spring Grove
Rushford
Kasson
Minneapolis
Granite Falls
Watson
Montivedio
Decorah
Opera House
Prof. Sperati
J. B. Wist
J. A. Nelson
I. B. Torrison
J. C. Hexom
Mayer Baker
A. Hagen
Col
Chr. Brandt
Dr. Boe
Einer Josephson
L. Hamre
W. C. Adame
Camping Out near the river draws families into camp
The article reports that during the season for camping, families headed for camps along the river. Last Saturday C. J. Weis er and his family with E. R. Acres began camping downriver. On Monday Misses Elsie and Hannah Drexel and two daughters of Prof. Sihler camped upriver near He. Jowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Weiser
E. R. Acres
Elsie
Hannah Drexel
Sihler
HE. Jowell
Automobiles from a Distance
Automobiles from Ada Minnesota Fargo North Dakota New Hampton and Waterloo appeared on the Red River line mingling across a wide stretch of country.
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Ada
Minn
Red River
Fargo
N. D
New Hampton
Waterloo
Decorah Markets Hold Steady Amid Grain Stagnation
Decorah market report notes grain unchanged with wheat at 50 cents. Eggs and dairy butter quoted at 24 cents. Hogs remain strong, with Chicago markets steady at last week’s levels and local prices ranging from 87.00 to 80.40.
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Chicago
A C Revival Begins at Burr Oak Church
The A C church of Burr Oak will start revival meetings on July 25 led by evangelist W Moore of Charleston West Virginia. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Church of
Burr Oak
W. Moore
Charleston
W. Va
The Tussock Moth Threat to Decorah Oaks
Decorah residents confront dying oaks in the city park caused by tussock moths. The article cites Chicago’s spray program and offers ten cents per moth, cocoon, or larva as incentive to remove the pests. It urges spraying to preserve oaks, noting rotted interiors in trees that die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Chicago Herald
Chicago
Boy Scout Daring Dive Spurs Dam Side Scare
A party at the first dam turned tense when a Boy Scout dares others to dive and stay under water. All surfaced except the challenger who disappeared for minutes. He reappeared beneath the dam’s apron, gripping a hanging chain with only his head visible and a grin on his face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Pearson
Dr. Swezey
Ralph Lee
National Bank Addition Construction Starts in Decorah
Workmen began excavating at the National Bank of Decorah on Monday for a new eighteen by sixteen foot one story addition devoted entirely to the abstract business. An open ten foot court will sit behind the present building and a passage will connect the two structures on the west. The existing bank interior will be remodeled and greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Decorah
Sailor Boy at Home Visits Relatives Near Bremerton
Roger Edmunds a fireman aboard the warship Oregon arrived last Friday for a visit with relatives. The Oregon is at Bremerton navy yard near Seattle. At the outbreak of the Mes jean troubles the ship was ordered to that country but the death of the paymaster led to its return to Mare Island and the order was rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Edmunds
Oregon
Bremerton Navy Yard
Seattle
Mare
Fifty Years Ago Decorah Metregor Western Team Arrives
In Decorah fifty years ago this week excitement ran high as the contractor for the Decorah branch of the Metregor Western railroad arrived to begin construction. The note appears in a Fifty Years Ago column, reflecting local sentiment then and now.
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Decorah
Metregor Western Railroad
Hoyt sells River Street house to Stack for 1500
Real estate transfer records show Mina Alice Hoyt sold her River street residence to Paul Stack for 1500. The transaction mentions a beverage detail, Orange Julep, associated with the Henchers and Parman's Soda captain, as part of the sale description.
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Mina Alice Hoyt
River Street
Paul Stack
Parman
Fatal hay loader accident claims life of Michael Young
Last Saturday Michael Young was hurled from a hay loader on James Young’s Burr Oak township farm. The wagon struck a ditch, the loader toppled, and Young suffered a skull fracture and brain concussion, dying Sunday morning at about seven. He was about 40 and well regarded locally.
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Michael Young
James Young
Burr Oak Township
Mr. Young
Canton
Aase Haugen Home Under Construction Eyes View From Knoll
The Aase Haugen Home is rapidly rising with a grey stone basement finished and brickwork starting. The building will measure 97 by 57 feet and be highly fireproof. Located on a high knoll, it will overlook surrounding country and offer a pleasant setting for elderly residents.
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C. E. Sehmidt
Aase Haugen
Seining for Bass Goes Poorly at City Dams
Deputy Game Warden Bucknell and Deputy State Warden St John led a group of about a dozen volunteers seining the river for black bass to transplant above Tavener bridge. Few bass were caught at the se dam and the Bernutz dam blocked by large river boulders. A boy nearby fished and left with a fine string of bass.
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Bucknell
St. John of Rice
Largest and Enjoyable Picnic For Congregational Church
The Congregational church and Sunday school held last Friday in the city park what was described as the largest and most enjoyable picnic in recent years. About two hundred gathered despite the heat and spent several hours in a pleasant social event. A long table of food was set as baskets were unloaded and ice cream cones topped the feast.
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Congregational Church
Oil Freeport Road to Be Oiled to Ten Feet Wide
Oil is ordered to coat the Freeport road from the city toward Freeport, a preliminary step toward a broader improvement. The oil will extend to ten feet in width, expected to cut road dust in dry times and improve travel along this dusty route. Also reported: F J Curtin and P Rowan add 300 more goats to their north city farm effort, aiding brush control and land cleanup. They also received a full Moodl mulefoot boar for the herd.
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Freeport
F. J. Curtin
P. Rowan
Plowed the Wrong Man's Corn
Otto Drexel returned home to find his ten foot high corn patch ruined by a careless plowman. A man hired to plow popcorn elsewhere plowed through the field leaving stalks broken and vines cut. The incident prompted calls for restitution to cover damages.
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Otto Drexel
Cattle Fall From Bluff Near Plymouth Rock
Kendallville reports fifty head belonging to Will Mullaney near Plymouth Rock fell from a hundred foot bluff. About twenty five perished or were put down. hides may net $100. Cause unclear though cattle followed a narrow gulch to the edge and plunged, with eye witnesses noting no stampede.
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Kendallville
Will Mullaney
Plymouth Rock
Times
City Improves Street Pavement At Rail and Washington
City council completed a commendable improvement on the pavement where Railroad avenue meets Washington street north of Milwaukee tracks. A deep low mood collected water from Washington street, causing rigs to struggle and tip. A cement culvert was installed and pavement relaid, eliminating the dip and allowing rigs to pass evenly between Washington and Railroad avenues.
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Railroad Avenue
Washington Street
Washington
Calmar Depot rebuilding plans under study
Railroad agents have inspected land north of the old site to estimate figures for a new depot. No definite action has been taken, but plans indicate a building may begin in the near future. Sundae, once employed at the soda fountain, is mentioned among new hires.
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Calmar
Railroad
Tang
Man
Miscellaneous Local Classifieds Listing Several Wants and Sales
WANTED Three or four rooms of cottage. No children. Wager at Red Cross Pharmacy. FOR SALE Finest line of KRodaks and supplies in the county at Parmans Drug Store. Get yoars today large Round Oak stove 22 in. fire pot will heat any stor e or 8S room house if vaulted in cellar Also registers Int and up to 24x24 and piping. M. H. Montgomery 22 FOR RENT Goodstaurant well located steam heat. Inquire Central Tracery Store watt FOR SALE A Round Oak steel range In fine condition. Inquire of Decorah Gas Co.
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W. Wager
Red Cross Pharmacy
Parman’s Drug Store
M. H. Montgomery
Watt
Decorah Gas Co
Special Term of Court Next Week Friday July 24
Judge Hobson will visit for a one day term to hear a matter in the Phelps estate. A motion for a new trial in the Jewell Will case has been filed but likely will not be taken up at this time.
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Hobson
Phelps
Jewell
Riggs and Putnam Wed at Decorah Parsonage
Married couple Milton P. Riggs and Martha E. Putnam, both of Castalia Iowa, were joined at the Congregational parsonage in Decorah on Wednesday July 8 with Rev M Willett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs
Putnam
Decorah
Rev. M. Willett
Milton P. Riggs
Martha E. Putnam
Castalia
Iowa
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A. K. Barngey & Son
South Dakota
Decorah Markets
Sailor Boy
Seining
Bass
Oil Freeport Road
Chas. Trzcinski
National Bank
Val
Sinie
THE
Plain Price Store
R. P. Sanford
Marlow Building
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank
Winneshiek County
J. Doug Morgan Stock Co
Welch's
Heinz
Heinz Queen
John C. Hexom & Son
A . Hse
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