June Weddings Boost Decorah Social Scene
The Republican Decorah notes a surge in June marriages with a dozen licenses issued since June 1 and multiple weddings this week. Couples include Minnie M. Palmer and Harold H. Ward. C. A. Whalen and Dora Amble. Bertha C. Meyer with Dr. J. P. Schneberger. Andrew Solheim and Guri Landsrud. Ragnilda Lee and Charles Breymann. Abraham J. Roseland with Stella Olson. and Tennes Reinertson with Emma Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Kallevang
Walter Ries
Cecelia Gerleman
Edwin H. Dresselhaus
Florence Esther Foss
John Jerome Spillane
Anastasia
Teachers Scatter for Summer Departures from Decorah Schools
An exodus of teachers from Decorah public schools last Saturday sent staff to homes for the summer. Several individuals such as Miss Warner to Mason City and Miss Green to Mount Vernon are among those leaving, with many planning to rest and return next year. Principal Gammertsfelder and family visited relatives in Naperville. Additional departures included Miss Ashley Castalia, Miss Prehm Eagle Grove, Miss Bosma Cedar Falls, Prof. Lynch Blairstown, Miss Shilton Kewanee, Miss Miller Ludington, Mich, Miss Van Wagoner Oxford, Mich, and Miss Field Sparta, Mich. Mrs. Fleming remains but will depart soon due to lingering pleurisy.
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Decorah
Warner
Mason City
Miss Green
Mount Vernon
C. C. Gammertsfelder and Son
Naperville
Ahley
Castalia
Prehm
Eagle Grove
Miss Bosma
Cedar Falls
Prof
Lynch
Blair
G. Haugen Nominated for Supervisor in First District
Springfield township residents back G. O Haugen as Republican write-in candidate for supervisor opposing P. F. Meyer. No filed ticket yet but strong support foresees a lively contest in the district and in the third where O L Saxvik and Supervisor Pfister may clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. G. Haugen
Springfield
P. F. Meyer
Haugen
O. L. Saxvik
Pfister
Sparks Circus Delights Decorah Crowd in Two Shows
Sparks circus drew near capacity crowds Monday afternoon and about a thousand more in the evening in Decorah. The performances were praised as entertaining and high class with costumed acts and courteous, honest management. Sparks said he hopes to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Decorah
Game Wardens Meet In Chester On Law Enforcement
Deputy Game Warden B E Bucknell attended a meeting of regional wardens in Chester. The gathering discussed enforcing game laws while a large haul of game fish was taken from the river below the Lime Springs and Kendallville dams and placed above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Bucknell
Chester
Lime Springs
Kendallville
Decorah Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock
Decorah markets show no change in most grain with wheat firmer in the east, quoted 80 to 85 cents. Hog prices have slipped to 7.00 to 7.40 per hundredweight, while dairy butter stands at 24 cents and eggs at 0.9 to 1.0? per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Decorah
Hay Crop Promises Unusually Heavy Yields
The hay crop this year will be unusually heavy. Last Saturday farmers said the crop in many places would be ready for cutting by week’s end. This early harvest comes as corn needs plowing, promising busy times for farmers.
Visit Family Man Dies During Stay on Washington Prairie
Ole Nelson visiting the family of John Hegg on Washington Prairie fell ill last week and died Saturday afternoon. His body was carried by ambulance to Decorah and shipped to his home in Twin Valley Minnesota.
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Ole Nelson
John Hegg
Washington Prairie
Decorah
Twin Valley
Minn
Decorah High School Commencement Ends With Senior Reception
Decorah high school capped commencement week with a junior senior reception. Dr Willett delivered a top speech after Dr Newton’s travel was delayed by high water. Diplomas were presented by Mrs Fleming to forty two graduates amid varied Latin English and music programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Rose
Miss Moen
Miss Greer
Velma Clarice Anderson
Claire Luella Anderson
Viola Anderson
Marjory Barfoot
Lucile Gertrude Burtis
Clara Louise Blaess
Peter Blegen
Eva Vera Bartholomew
Nora Cemel
American Express to Take Over Rock Island Lines
Beginning June 30 Rock Island lines will handle American Express company business. U S Express will cease operations after month end and its workload will transfer to American. The expected business increase is about 75 percent and many current U S Express staff may be retained by American. Local agent Seim has heard interim notices but no official confirmation yet.
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Associated Press
Rock Island Lines
American Express Company
U.S. Express
Rock Island
American
U. S
Seim
A Quarter With a History Unearthed in Garden
Peter Whalen found a silver quarter on his property while digging on the site of an old barn. He had lost the 1854 coin decades earlier, when paying builder Kels Drake about 1879. The coin matched the original tale of the vanished payment.
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Peter Whalen
Kels Drake
Mr. Whalen
Death of Joseph Adams noted in Pasadena obituary
Joseph Adams aged 60 died in Altadena California after moving from Wisconsin. He leaves brothers Robert and John Adams in Nebraska and sister Elizabeth Adams of Altadena. Son of the late Rev. Joseph Adams of Frankville Iowa. Funeral 2 30 PM Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev C A Spaulding and Rev W B Dodge officiating.
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Frankville
Joseph Adams
California
Pasadena Star
Wisconsin
Altadena
Robert
John Adams
Nebraska
Elizabeth Adams
Iowa
C. A. Spaulding
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. B. Dodge
Church Notes Show Sunday Services And Children Day Observances
Methodist services include 10 30 a m and 730 p m with The South American Problem presented. Children's day program by the Sunday School features solos and readings. Congregational church marks next Sabbath as children's day with infant baptisms and a Sabbath school concert.
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Congregational Church
Note This Correction on Train Departure Time
The Republican reports a correction noting the departing time of the afternoon train to Calmar was misstated last week. The correct departure is 3 30 PM.
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Calmar
Free Saturday Offer At OOSTAKOS BROS And Larsen Hats
On Saturday June 13 free carnations are offered with any purchase of Velvet Pecan Pannele Tea Cream and Grape Sherbet. OOSTAKOS BROS advertises fresh fruit syrups and new macaroon for cream while Larsen promotes a sale on men's boys' and children's straw hats.
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Sean
Atch
Oostakos Bros
Obituary of Russell William Morgan Drowned in Chicago
Russell William Morgan age twenty one son of Mr and Mrs Wm R Morgan of Moline Illinois drowned in Lake Michigan near Jackson Park Chicago while visiting. Body recovered May 30 and June 2 transported with family to Hesper Iowa for June 4 funeral at grandmother Clara Battey home. Dr Willett of Decorah and Rev H C Carter of Hesper led service with hymn Nearer My God to Thee. Pallbearers six young men. interment in Hesper cemetery.
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Russell William Morgan
Wm. R. Morgan
Moline
Lake Michigan
Jackson Park
Chicago
J. W. Holmes
Hesper
Iowa
Clara Battey
Willett
Decorah
H. C. Carter
God
Arlie Griswold
Ray Hiatt
Russell
Weiser Family to Sail Home on Atlantic from Hamburg
A cablegram to Winneshiek County State Bank states Chas J Weiser Mrs Weiser and Mr and Mrs EJ Weiser will sail home on the steamer Atlantic from Hamburg on the 25th. The May or July timing is noted as they expect to be home early in July.
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Winneshiek County State Bank
Chas. J. Weiser
Weiser
E. J. Weiser
Atlantic
Hamburg
Germany
Notice to Contractors for Church Construction at Mabel
Sealed proposals for erecting a concrete brick and frame church including material and labor will be received by the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church of Mabel Minnesota until 1 PM July 1 1914. Plans and specifications may be obtained from Rev J W Mettam or at the parsonage after June 15 1914.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Mabel, Minn
J. W. Mettam
Children’s rompers on sale at 25c 35c and 50c
Larsen offers children’s rompers in three prices 25 cents 35 cents and 50 cents. sale line highlights affordable options for kids.
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Larsen
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Republican Decorah
A. K. Battgey & Son
Dan Cupid
Rev. M. Willett
Minnie M. Palmer
A. D. Palmer
Harold H. Ward
John Howe
C. A. Whalen
Dora Amble
C. H. Walder
Commercial College
C. J. Ambli
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Chickasaw County
Ossian
Bertha C. Meyer
J. P. Schnéberger
Peter F. Meyer
St. Paul
Halvor Halvorson
Andrew Solheim
Guri Landsrud
Halvorson
O. E. Schmidt
Valders
Norway
Sogn
Solheim & Stevens
Solheim
Day Street
Ragnilda Theodosie Lee
Agrim A. Lee
Charles William Breymann
Freeport
Ill
C. EB. Schmidt
United Lutheran Church
Abraham J. Roseland
Stella Rosetta Olson
Tennes Reinertson
Emma Olson
J. C. Roseland
Crookston
E. K. Olson
Roseland
Decorah High School
Reinertson
Decorah Posten
Braham
Reinertsen
Duluth
Parwan's Drug Store
G. Haugen
the Game Wardens
Decorah Markets
Frances Rosa Hoare
Anna Schlitter
Mabel V. Makepeace
Nelle Louise Jewell
Anna Gelina Hogowell
Esther Amelia Larsen
Julia Theodora Nesheim
Melvin Sattre
Ethel Genevieve Shema
Hanna Louise Drexel
Kathryn Landers Lott
Selma Marion Olson
Barton Kerr Warner
Victor Henry Hoeg
Charlotte Theodora Larsen
Mabel Clarissa Rohm
Charles Law Warner
Nellie Bradley Ab
U. S. Express
Church Notes
B. V. D. Union
Winneshiek Hotel
R. F. Gibson
Citizens Savings Bank
Winnesheik County
Ben Bear
Hart Schaffiner & Marx
America
Ben Bear Clothing Store
Ben
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Meritol
Soc
Lillian Winter
American Drug and Press Association
E. J. Parman
Meritos
Water Street
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