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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
3
Decorah Iowa enacts parking boulevard widths by street category 80 to 40 feet. Property owners may install parkings and plant trees or lawns conforming to grade, with measurements from property line to curb edge including sidewalks. Effective upon publication June 4 1013.
Luther College closed its fifty second year with an eight o'clock auditorium commencement Monday. Rev. K Seehuus gave the baccalaureate sermon at the First Lutheran church. Rev. O J H Preus delivered the address with a call to virtuous life. Diplomas were presented by President C K Preus as Laur Larsen gave the benediction. Graduates listed include Clarence Brunsdale and George Brunsdale in the College Department and Conrad Anderson and Mikkel Lone in the Preparatory Department.
M J Carter of Ossian recalls a Cleveland era income tax episode. E R Acres recently received a five cent government certificate, prompting Carter to remember investing savings in St Paul outlets. The tax was ruled unconstitutional, yielding a $1.58 refund warrant Carter keeps as a souvenir.
The Immaculate Conception Academy held its commencement at the Grand Opera House with a large audience. The program featured music and literature, showcasing the academy’s fine instruction. Graduates were Misses Frances Ochler Florence Biddinger and Mary Handley. Rev. Thos Collins delivered an address with scholarly, insightful advice.
The Burr Oak home coming features a main event a ball game against Lanesboro likely to attract a large crowd. Attorney J A Nelson will deliver the day’s oration and should engage Burr Oak residents.
Rev N Larsen visited his parents Dr and Mrs Laur Larsen this week and will depart for China to join the missionary field making the second Larsen family member in church service abroad.
Five Ames agronomists depart Decorah at 7 a m on Thursday June 26 by auto to Calmar for Shindelar dairy and orchard then Nicholson and Oxley farms. They tour Crawford in Frankville before Decorah for dinner and continue north to Locust Hesper Burr Oak with potential public meeting to share findings.
Confirmation services were held last Sunday at the United Lutheran church with 32 young people confirmed by Rev. O. E. Schmidt. There were 12 boys and 20 girls, 18 in Norwegian and 14 in English. Norwegian class names include Edwin Martinson and Dagmar Hanson among others. English class includes Dagny Hoeg and Selma Paulson among others.
City vendors sold hop foam and related non intoxicating drinks while courts split on whether they fall under state liquor laws. Railroads, aiming for safety, announced they would stop transporting these beverages as a Webb law case unfolds.
Decorah division trains adopt new schedule starting Monday. No. 446 leaves Decorah at 7 a.m. and reaches Cedar Rapids at 12:50 p.m. No. 444 departs Decorah at 12:30 p.m. and arrives Cedar Rapids at 6:00 p.m. No. 443 leaves Cedar Rapids at 7:50 a.m. and arrives here at 1:45 p.m. No. 447 leaves Cedar Rapids at 4:10 p.m. and arrives here at 10:15 p.m.
Thomas Pierce of Calmar has purchased the Wales hotel in Dubuque and will assume possession immediately. The move removes an enterprising landlord from the county, while Pierce’s future plans for his Calmar property remain uncertain after years of successful catering and hotel work.
Des Moines and Decorah hosts of the G A R Encampment are represented by a large contingent. Notables include Commander L L Cadwell C O Maltby Rev HW Green and many others from Col Hughes Post Garfield Circle and Relief Corps attendees listed, with various local members.
Valentine Stoskopt, a substantial northern farmer, reported eighty acres of corn forty of barley and forty of oats and said after twenty three years in farming crops look as well as now in the Revenaican office last Saturday.
Emil Rosenthal suffered a painful accident last Sunday while preparing to ride. The hand slipped on the crank, which flew back and struck his right wrist, dislocating one bone and breaking another.
Several Decorah weddings are noted. John Drexel of Merrill Wisconsin and Mae Livingstone unite in marriage. Eda Cornelia Halvorson wed Rev Knute B. Vaaler of Wild Rice Minnesota, who will serve four congregations near Conrad Montana. James Kerr wed Josie Anfinson, with plans to reside in Estherville while Kerr works in a local shoe store. many locals extend best wishes.
Decorah citizens and Winneshiek county business leaders are urged to donate to a hospital fund. The goal is 15 000 dollars raised locally to trigger a 10 000 dollar match from Mr. William H. Smith. Subscriptions may be left at Decorah banks or with committee members.
The State University graduated 364 students yesterday including two Decorah natives Asle M. Hanson in engineering and William M. Larson in medicine. Judge John Campbell of Denver delivered the commencement address and John G. Bowman, university president, gave the baccalaureate sermon. Iowa tops the nation in graduate numbers with students from Maine Washington and India among the class.
The ceremony takes place today at Waterloo uniting Win Miller and Mrs Hello Massey. The couple plans to reside in Waterloo where Mr Miller now works with a local Separator company by the sea.
B A Adams was re elected secretary of the Town Seed Dealers association after attending the annual meeting in Ames. In Decorah and Winneshiek County Grace man Co announces its yearlong effort to serve local patrons with latest ladies ready to wear at best prices and to secure Chicago Cleveland and New York markets for a fine new garment line.
Mrs Bertha A Nelson wife of Andrew A Nelson of Hesper township died Tuesday afternoon June 10 1913 from dropsy and heart failure after visiting her son in Decorah. Born Bertha Jacobson May 23 1863 in Voss Norway she came to America in 1868. She married April 9 1885 and is survived by her mother one brother her husband four sons and two daughters. Funeral from home Friday at 1 pm with Lutheran church services in Hesper conducted by Rev Rasmussen of Mabel.
The Rod and Gun Club learned from the Manchester government fish hatchery manager that an allotment of black bass has been approved and will be shipped within twenty days. The notice gives no count but implies a generous shipment. With spawning potential, the river could become the state’s premier fishing ground in a few years.
Preston correspondent reports about August 1 arrival in Decorah then Wan kon with the stallion Lodaller to break more records. Marve, popular locally, expected to receive a cordial greeting from friends. Also an ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters and a Friday Saturday electric musical novelty act at the Star by Freeman Wood with a money back guarantee.
On Saturday June 14 Carnations will be given away with 3000 assorted flowers. Costakos Bros advertise Pistachio Ice Cream from New York society as a premium fountain product priced high yet offered for sale. Also featured are Grap Sherbet and bulk pistachio bricks.
An advertisement extols Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment as a proven treatment for eczema dermatitis and other skin eruptions with a Bath Maine man claiming a twenty five year struggle ended after use The ad notes it is a physician s formula and offers the product through Pfeiffer Chemical Co for five cents Also included is a laundry service pitch for curtain cleaning by Decorah Steam Laundry claiming careful handling and starching of delicate curtains.
The next regular examination for Teachers' Uniform County Certificates will be held on Wednesday June 25, Thursday June 26, and Friday June 27. H. E. MILLER, County Superintendent.
Mrs Daubney continues a millinery sale offering half price on a large stock. Shoppers are urged to visit promptly as the sale will end soon and she can meet any millinery need.
Yale riders led a clean sweep at Newark New York on May 11 capturing team and individual top prizes. George Riechey P W Stevens and O W Stevens swept First Second and Third in a decisive national road championship performance.
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