Monona considers school bond issue and local notes
Monona voters will decide on a $12 500 bond issue for a new school house on June 22. The Decorah post office lists several letters awaiting pickup. A new public school building is to be dedicated at Strawberry Point with Ed win G Cooley among speakers. Other items include Cresco opera house work, a Nashua church cornerstone, and a trout caught in Caledonia. Franz Meyer, former Oelwein dealer, is jailed in Winnipeg awaiting extradition for abducting a 14 year old girl to California.
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Monona
Nashua
Finnipeg
Decorah
Gustave Hanson
Elizabeth Albers
N. Wells
Pierce R. Tilten
M. C. Huber
Albert Reinhart
Jacob Butz
F. Heimerdinger
Samuel Kuntz
Strawberry Point
Edwin G. Cooley
Chicago
Enger Wins Senate Nomination in Howard Winneshiek District
Results of a light primary show L. M. Enger winning the senatorial contest in the Howard Winneshiek district with 32 percent of the vote and 701 to 254 in Winneshiek precincts. Christen defeats Abbey for county treasurer in a friendly race amid a quiet county slate.
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Enger
Christen
Winneshiek
Cummins
Clarke
Lee
Lowery
Howard- Winneshiek
L. M. Enger
H. L. Spaulding
Howard County
Forest City
Spaulding
H. P. Nicholson, Jr
Lloyd C. Christen
E. R. Abbey
Messrs. Houck
Hathaway
Kallerang
Ellingson
Morton
O. L. Saxvik
Pfister
Connolly
Meredith
John T. Hamilton
Herman Kull
B. E. Jewell
J. R. Flemming
W. R. Shea
Will Hustvedt
Allen Wise
Decorah Visit After Fifty Years By Indiana Couple
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McCague of Waterloo Indiana stayed at the Winneshiek hotel marking fifty years since he left Decorah to join a wartime company led by Herbert Dickerman. They met relatives at Phelps cemetery and plan a week to ten day visit with old acquaintances. McCague now heads the electric light and waterworks in Waterloo.
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J. P. McCague
Waterloo
Indiana
Winneshiek Hotel
Phelps Cemetery
Rural Carriers Hold Annual Meeting in Decorah
The Winneshiek County Rural Mail Carriers association met at R F Tyler’s Decorah home last Saturday with all county carriers except Locust. Officers were elected: President F A Stanley Castalia, Vice President Ole T Hauge, Secretary R F Tyler. Attendees enjoyed a chicken dinner and agreed to meet again in Decorah next year.
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Winneshiek County
Decorah
Sacred concert to be held by Decorah Merchants Band
If the weather allows, the Decorah Merchants Band plans its first sacred concert at the city park next Sunday afternoon and evening. Picnic atmosphere expected with coffee and light lunch sold on the grounds. Remembrance of last summer's concerts under W. C. Couplin's leadership inspires a hearty reception.
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Decorah Merchants
City Park
W. C. Coup
Building progress in the first ward and nearby lots
Henry Worth advances a cottage in the first ward while W B Ingvoldstad starts a second in the same area near the fair grounds. Workmen begin ex vacating a bungalow cellar for Mrs A D Thomas on a lot east of Fred J Rosenthal’s new residence. TI W Ward lays a foundation east of the Main Street bridge for an enlarged stucco house.
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Henry Worth
W. B. Ingvoldstad
A. D. Thomas
Fred J. Rosenthal
TI. W. Ward
Main Street Bridge
Decorah hospital work advances with new instrument order
Work on the new Decorah hospital continues in a satisfactory pace. Brick work nears completion and another week may finish it. A St Paul agent for Noyes Bros and Cutler placed an order for a top quality set of surgical instruments and utensils from the world's largest factory.
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Decorah Hospital
Noyes Bros. & Cutler St. Paul
Palzer Eyes Decorah Visit For Sparring Show
A Decorah visitor recalls Palzer and Fulton in Hudson two weeks ago and relays that Palzer hopes to return to Decorah this summer. He would bring a sparring partner for public exhibitions around July 4, not a prize fight, and expects a big crowd if it happens.
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Decorah
Hudson
Wis
Palzer
Fulton
Old Town
Death of Ralph Simmons at Prairie du Chien
Word reached Decorah relatives Tuesday that Ralph Simmons, about nineteen, died Sunday night in Prairie du Chien after an appendicitis operation. He had been living with his grandmother Mrs. Mary West at Viola, Wisconsin. The remains were brought to Decorah for burial, and his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Frank Kelley of Waukon accompanied the body.
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Decorah
Ralph Simmons
Mary West
Viola
Wis
Prairie du Chien
Jennie Kelley
Frank Kelley
Waukon
Norwegian Mutual Fire Insurance annual meeting held at court house
The Winneshiek County Norwegian Mutual Fire Insurance company held its annual meeting yesterday with good attendance. Last year's business was closed and losses totaling just over 84000 were adjusted and paid. Officers chosen include President J Hegg, Vice President G Johnson, Secretary W Linnevold, Treasurer J N Bragstad, and Adjuster J G Hangen.
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Winneshiek
J. Hegg
G. Johnson
Wm. Linnevold
J. N. Bragstad
G. Hangen
County Supervisors Hear Storm Damage Across County
The board met for three days reviewing county damage from a recent storm. Many small bridges and culverts were badly damaged and will need rebuilding. They plan to reconvene next Tuesday to canvass the primary votes.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek cattle sale to Montana sets high prices
Rainey Bros of Glendive Montana purchased 24 head from Prosper Iowa area herds after examining R M Miller John Milne and Fred J Donald cattle. Average price 157 with bulls 100 to 300 and calves present. This major sale marks a boost to Winneshiek County purebred cattle prestige as Rainey Land and Cattle Co begins operations.
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Rainey Bros
Glendive
Mont
R. M. Miller
John Milne
Fred J. Donald
Winneshiek County
Messrs. Rainey
Rainey Land and Cattle Company
Messrs
Miller
Milne
Donald
Towa
Auto Turns Turtle Near Ossian Injures Farmer
Frank Schroeder of Ossian was nearly killed when his car flipped over two miles from Ossian after returning from Decorah. Clem Hemesath arrived promptly, helped right the vehicle, and released Schroeder who then received care from Dr Lynch in Ossian and fully recovered. The cause of the crash was not stated.
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Frank Schroeder
Ossian
Decorah
Clem Hemesath
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Hemesath
Schroeder
Lynch
Ben Bear's Store Prepares for Major June Clearance Sale
Ben Bear's store clerks are busy prepping a large June clearance inaugurated on Saturday. The square dealer notes this sale is the biggest in years and promises real bargains across every department. The sale runs all month, per the sixth page announcement.
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Ben Bear
Bear
Square
Ben
Farmer John Finn Discovers First Alfalfa Cut Near Freeport
On his farm near Freeport John Finn finds a small alfalfa patch ready for its first cutting. The plants stand about two feet tall and are in fine condition. A. W. Oxley of Ossian is expected to report soon.
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John Finn
Freeport
A. W. Oxley
Ossian
Rebekahs Hold District Convention at Cresco
The district convention of the Rebekahs of northeastern Town was held at Cresco this week. Mrs. Josie Cutting of Decorah, assembly warden, gave the principal address. The degree work was exemplified by the Rebekah lodge of Burr Oak. A banquet followed.
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Cresco
Josie Cutting
Decorah
Rebekah
Burr Oak
Decorah High Defeats Waukon 7 to 1 at Waukon
Decorah high school baseball beat Waukon 7 to 1 in last week’s Wednesday game at Waukon. Decorah opened with six runs in the first inning, then held the advantage as the visitors added only one more run. The following Saturday Decorah lost to the alumni 6 to 3.
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Decorah
Waukon
Beard & Son Add Marshal's Chief to Herd as Beef Sire
Yesterday BE L Beard and Son expanded their stock farm by purchasing Marshal's Chief a five year old Joan Short Horn from Henry Sellman. The bull is described as a fine beef type sire for baby beeves, broad and blocky with good color and disposition. Weighing 240 pounds he is expected to be a profitable investment.
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L. Beard & Son
Joan Short Horn
Henry Sellman
Short Horn
Rail Time Card Changes for Decorah Routes
The Rock Island passenger train formerly 11:30 a. m. now leaves 11:45 a. m. The Milwaukee afternoon train departs 2:30 instead of 3:35. Trains to Calmar at 9:10 and those arriving Decorah at 8:15 a. m. and 5:40 p. m. stop at Haugen siding near the Aast Haugen Home.
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Rock Island
Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Calmar
Haugen
Aast Haugen
Circus Team Schedules Sunday Baseball in Decorah
The Sparks circus company arrives in Decorah next Sunday and challenges Decorah to a 3:30 pm game. It will be played on Sunday afternoon, as they always seek a game then. John Evenson received the challenge and accepted.
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Sparks Circus Company
Decorah
John Evenson
Ccircus
Government Horses Purchase for Troop C in New York
Andrew Anderson returned from Montana last Friday with William Post and his son Fred after buying one hundred cavalry horses. The animals were shipped to New York City for use by Troop C.
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Andrew Anderson
Montana
Wm. Post
Fred
New York City
Cadwell Begins Decorah School Census After Holiday
On Tuesday L L Cadwell started the annual school census in Decorah. Officials expect at least ten days to complete the count and report a substantial increase over last year based on early returns.
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L. L. Cadwell
Decorah
Bankers Attend State Meeting At Clinton
Messrs EK J Curtin and B J McKay of Citizens Savings Bank and L B Whitney of the National Bank attend the state bankers association meeting at Clinton convening today.
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Messrs. EK. J. Curtin
B.J. McKay
Citizens Savings Bank
L. B. Whitney
The
National Bank
Clinton
State Bankers’ Association
Luther College Preparatory Department Closes for Year
The Luther College preparatory department closed for the year after remaining in season since the college department commencement. E. E. Peterson, assistant to Prof. Hilleboe, left Tuesday for Mellenry, North Dakota, to spend the summer at home.
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Luther College
E. E. Peterson
Hilleboe
Mellenry
N. D
Cars From Near and Far Decorah Welcomes Weekend Visitors
Decorah hosted many visitors arriving by auto last Sunday. People from Fayette Lawler Whalan Austin Dubuque and Chicago were noted. Bucknell and Acres visited the power dam Tuesday and reportedly caught bass and crappie legally.
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Decorah
Fayette
Lawler
Whalan
Austin
Dubuque
Chicago
Bucknell
Lawrence Acres
Change of Partnership at Winneshiek Hotel Bar
Frank Ryburn of Harmony purchased a half interest in the Winneshiek Hotel barber shop in Decorah last week. The firm name becomes Anderson & Ryburn. Ryburn is described as a pleasant gentleman and skilled workman.
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Frank Ryburn
Harmony
Decorah
Winneshiek Hotel
Anderson & Ryburn
Ryburn
Church Notes Services at Methodist Episcopal
Sunday services listed 10 30 a m with The Consciousness of God and 7 00 p m with Keeping up Ap pearances or the Reign of Boss Fashion All invited Congregational next Sabbath morning The Law of Growth and In and Out of Doubting Castle evening
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Methodist Episcopal
Castle
Masonic Address by Rev Joseph Holt Newton at Decorah High
Rev Joseph Holt Newton of Cedar Rapids, chaplain of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa, will deliver the De Corah high school class address in the lodge room Friday at 4 PM. The general public is invited, especially the ladies.
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Joseph Holt Newton
Cedar Rapids
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Decorah
Child Injures Foot After Stepping On Glass
Last Friday Ole Stevne’s three year old son stepped on a broken glass bottle in the yard cutting the sole of his foot severely. He received attention from Dr. Jewell.
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Ole Stevne
Dr. Jewell
Summer Suit Styles Now Available at Hagen’s Tailor
O. Hagen, merchant tailor, promotes new summer suit patterns and invites customers to view the selections. He stresses prompt finishing of orders and asserts satisfaction and service as central to the contract with customers.
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O. Hagen
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Freeborn County
Minnesota
Henry D. Petersen
Albert Lea
Minn
G. H. Thune
K Street
Henry D. Peterson
Fdison Tornepape
J. Soukup
Decorah Gas Co
Theodore Larson
Glencoe
Edw. C. Bryan
Red Wing
Inn
Phoebe Lincoln
River St
Chas. Trzcinski
R. F. Gibson
Devoe
Wangler’s Drug Store
the Adams Seed Co
Decorah, Lowa
Republican
Owa
A. K. Battey & Son
New Opera House
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Cedar Valley Association
Waverly
Cummins and
Rural Carriers’ Meeting
Norwegian Fire Insurance Co
Glendive Bay
Aberdeen
Angus
F. J. Donald
Alfalfa
Rebekahs
State Bankers’ Meeting
Church Notes
Hagen
H. B. Montgomery
Mott & CO
MR. Conigisky
Plain Price Store
Hr. P. Sanford
Dr. Conigisky
Lona
Old
R. P. Sanford
P. S
Omaha
Winnesheik County
N. R. Groff & Son
Hardware and Harness
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