Accident at New Bank Delays Winneshiek Stonework
Two tiers of stone fell from the Winneshiek County State Bank’s new façade last Thursday afternoon after the last stone was laid in the second tier above the sign. The falling blocks struck the sidewalk but no one was harmed though major delay is expected as stones must be replaced and dressed. Cashier Algyer narrowly escaped the collapse as workers and bystanders witnessed the incident with awe and concern.
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Winneshiek County State Bank
Algyer
Palzer's Prospects and Rumors of Big Fights
Postal cards from Decorah say Al Palzer has reached New York and is in prime shape, with plans to announce his future program soon. James J. Corbett notes Tom O'Rourke's Paris bout forecast for Pulver Carpentier in October with a $15,000 purse, winner to face Jack Johnson in November. O'Rourke remains confident, recalling Palzer's earlier failed Johnson match due to circumstances beyond his control. he believes Carpentier will trouble Palzer little and favors Palzer as the man to beat Johnson if Palzer wins.
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Decorah
al. Palzer
New York
Fettle
James J. Corbett
Tom O'Rourke
Pulver-Carpentier
Paris
Jack Johnson
O'Rourke
Palver
Johnson
Tom
Carpentier
Palzer
Automobiles Bring Business to Decorah Trade
Automobiles, once seen as toys, are now central to business. A Decorah Saturday scene showed cars from Newhouse and Mabel, Minnesota, bringing customers to local merchants with large stocks. People within fifty to one hundred miles are drawn to Decorah, boosting commerce.
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Decorah
Newhouse
Mabel
Minn
Horrible haying accident near Gander on St Olaf road
Will Shepherd and his brother harvest barley when 14 year old Hattie Shepherd brings lunch to the field. The frightened team drags the girl, the heavy machine runs over her, breaking one leg and mangling the other so severely the limb must be amputated below the knee.
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Postville Review
Gander
St. Olaf
Will Shepherd
Hattie
Electrolier Lighting Completed in Cresco
Cresco's electrolier lighting system was completed Tuesday afternoon and began operation that evening. The entire town is pleased with the improvement, and local business men funded the project. Plans call for removing all light on the main streets as soon as feasible.
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Cresco Plaindealer
Cresco
Truxton King at Grand Septem ber Four a Grand Romance
A young American roams Gray Stark seeking romance and uncovers a plot to crown the little prince. An anarchist band, aided by a beautiful woman, traps him before the castle walls. He escapes and joins in the defense, winning love with a brave heroine in this Graustark tale by McCutcheon and Hayward.
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Graystark
Graustark
King
Fettle
George Barr McCutcheon
Grace Hayward
Mr. McCutcheon
Rebekah Lodge Installs New Officers in Oneota
Last Friday evening Mrs Mabel Grant District Deputy President and staff installed officers of Oneota Rebekah Lodge T O C F. New officers include N G Alice Mollart V G Elizabeth Chinn Lece Julia Reed Treas Margaret Ammer Warden Mary Bloomfield Conductor Edna Willis R S N G Cora R Baker L S N G Bertha Marsh R S V G Lizzie Cummings L V G Mary Wilson I G Amelia Knoke Chaplain Carrie Hislop A silver march followed the ceremonies with light refreshments and a social afterglow.
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Mabel Grant
Carrie Hislop
Ella Marlow
Jessie McKay
E. N. Logsdon
Mattie Tyler
Bertha Marsh
Mary Wilson
Oneota Rebekah Lodge
N. G
Alice Mollart
V. G
Elizabeth Chinn
Lece
Julia Reed
Treas
Margaret Ammer
Mary Bloomfield
Edna Willis
Cora R. Baker
Lizzie Cummings
Amelia Knoke
Flags Over Public Buildings Bill Passed in State
The new bill requires every public building and school to display an American flag on days with suitable weather. School boards must provide flagstaffs and flags with flag-raising duties assigned to teachers or principals each day. County officials, notably the county auditor as custodian of the courthouse, are charged with enforcement. Auditor Shea in Decorah is likely responsible.
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Shea
Decorah
County Officials Report on Proposed Lead Value Raise
Supervisor Meyer and County Auditor Shea returned from Des Moines after meeting Gov Clarke and Secretary of State Allen. They protested any raise in this county while noting the executive council planned statewide increases. They found the council had made up its mind, but believed local values were near standard so the raise might not be excessive.
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G. A. Meyer
Shea
Des Moines
Executive Council
Clarke
Allen
Messrs. Meyer and Shea
Sunday Concerts at Park Prove a Success
Merchants band played Sunday afternoon and evening to a large crowd. About eight hundred to a thousand people attended, many bringing lunch baskets and staying through both sessions. Observers favored the concerts over Sunday ball games and suggested weekday afternoon games to accommodate business interests.
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Merchants
Editor T F Schmitz Talks Vacation Leaves Ossian Dee
Brother T F Schmitz quits the Ossian Dee editorial chair for a week and hands the pen to M Z Carter. With M J back on duty, back lots activity is expected as Schmitz plans a country trip to Green River for rest and recreation.
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T. F. Schmitz
Ossian Dee
M. Z. Carter
M. J
Schimitz
Alfalfa Interest Grows Fast in Winneshiek County
The Winneshiek county alfalfa drive gathers pace with rising acreage. From near zero in 1910 to 43 acres in 1912 across Fremont Hesper Bluffton Madison Glenwood Springfield Washington Bloomfield the crop gains attention as farmers continue study and expansion this year boosts statewide interest.
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Fremont
Orleans
Bluffton Tee
Canoe
Pleasant
Lincoln
Madison Seers
Decorah Teeae
Glenwood
Sumner
Calmar
Washington Military
Bloomfield
Castalia Settee Etree
Winneshiek County
Decorah Township
Hesper
Bluffton
Madison
Springfield
Washington
Public Proceedings of County Board July 14 1913
The Board met July 14 1913 with four members present and one absent. Minutes approved. Insurance matters discussed. Clerk and Recorder fee reports accepted. Claims audited and warrants authorized. Schedule lists numerous county and road fund claims. Noted refunds for erroneous 1911 assessment. Notices given for three school houses bids due August 16 1913. Meeting adjourned to August 11 1913.
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G. A. Meyer
P. F. Meyer
C. Morton
A. P. Pfister
K. W. Knutson
F. A. Schreiber
Nature
Arneson
Frank W
Alm
Manley
Kallevang Olai
LeMars Ptg. Co
C. E
Meyer G. A
Meyer G. A. Geasaltion
Meyer P. F
Pastor “A
Pfister A. P
Committee
Parman E. J
Brees
Reed C. A. Wit
Reed L. C
Rygg H
Irs
Standard Te Co
Thompson J. A
J. C
J.C
Ward
Herb
TOR Vehicle Road Fund
Bucknell Archie
Soland E. T
Walton Joe
Young J. C
County Road Building Fund
Ain't
RLL & P. Ry
Carrington Frank
Labor
Burroughs Add. Mach. Co
Mayenne
Clerk
Cooney George E
Constable
Decorah Fur
Peter & Sons
Dahl & Mollart
Houdek Fred Et al
Huber & Dvorak
Hrnecek Jos
Hammersness Gullick
Jaastad
John B
Moen Ole
Moen Ole Et al
Mason City Sand & Gravel Co
Oleson O
Reed E. T
Madison Township
Co, C
Pilgrim
Fishermen report poor catch in Upper Town river
The season has been unusually unproductive as river conditions vary in causes from mud to minnow migration. One notable incident occurred when Lawrence Acres fished at Addickon creek mouth and landed five rainbow trout about a foot long, all caught with flies.
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Town
Lawrence Acres
Addickon Creek
Fatal Fall Ends Ludlow Farmer’s Wife Ride
Mrs. Henry Schroeder of the former Eaton farm Ludlow township died instantly when a hay wagon overturned while she rode home with her husband after helping in the hayfield. A bad road dip caused the tipping. Schroeder escaped unharmed.
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Henry Schroeder
R. A. Eaton
Ludlow Township
Youthful Footpad Paroled in Thorning Robbery Case
Ray Gardner, 14, was paroled to his mother by Judge Springer after sheriff Russel detained him in the Thorning watch robbery. The mother traveled from Minneapolis to oversee the case, and Gardner was released to return home. Matt Cantwell remains jailed as authorities cannot reach his family.
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New Hampton
Ray Gardner
Russel
Thorning Watch
Springer
Minneapolis
Matt Cantwell
Lightning Kills a Horse at J D Long Livery Barn
During Friday's rain and electric storm a bolt of lightning struck J D Long's livery barn at about 12 15 p m killing one of his best horses and singeing another's eye brows while blinding one eye. The damage was discovered at 2 30 p m as they prepared to harness the team. The article notes the incident occurred in Ossian and mentions local businesses in a nearby blog.
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J. D. Long
Square Dealer Promises Fair Deals and Big Fall Stock
The Square Dealer reports decades of steady operation built on honest work and square dealing. The owner travels to New York to source fall and winter stock, guaranteeing quality and fair prices, with refunds if unsatisfied. A midsummer sale offers 30 to 40 percent off furnishings, hats, and other goods as the store invites customers to trade with confidence.
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New York
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