New Winneshiek Bank Building Rises in Decorah Iowa
The Republican notes rapid progress on Winneshiek County State Bank’s new stone building in Decorah. Carved top stone reads This bank was not built in a day, with expert masons shaping olitic limestone from Elkport Indiana. The Marlow buildings echo similar facade style, while inscriptions on pilasters mark dates and builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County State Bank
Edw. Leach
Marlow
Bank
N. S. Weiser
East Water Street
Haas Meat Market
Elkport
Tnd
Decorah Colts Triumph Over Sattre in 24-16 Exhibition
Decorah Colts traveled to Wankon last Sunday and outscored Ed Medary's team 11 to 3 in a one sided contest. A Decorah gentleman and entourage challenged Sattre to lend players to form a nine. His wife kept tally by tally marks on a knife, noting a close, lively game with 14 near mishaps. Decorah and local discards finished 24 to 16. Fort Atkinson battles Decorah next Sunday at home.
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Decorah Colts
Wan- Kon
Ed. Medary
Hases
Decorah
Sattre
Sattreites
Fort Atkinson
Mason City Pastor Accepts Washington Pastorship
Mason City June 22 Dr Lucius Clark pastor of the Methodist church has accepted the pastorate of the Hamlet church in Washington, leaving Mason City ministry to serve in the capital city.
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Mason City
Capital
Lucius ©. Clark
Methodist Church
Washington
Winneshiek County Corn Growers Premiums Prompt Dec 1918 Course
The Winneshiek County Corn Growers announce ten generous premiums for farmers to improve their best corn acres at the December 1918 Short Course. Committee encourages participation to claim the awards and learn best practices.
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Winneshiek County
County News notes trim town life and nuptials 1913
Miss Aggie Novak visits with sister while Albert Koch painted for Amel. Amy Moe visits Theo Kratz home. A Protivin dance draws locals. Miss Pauline Ramseyer stays with Chris Schild. Craving quips on showers and church programs mark a lively week. The Svestka Wandas wedding at Protivin unites Ida Svestka and Joseph Wandas with Nuptial mass by Rev. Lakomy and reception at Jackson home.
Fort Atkinson Notes on Local People and Events
Fort Atkinson column lists numerous neighbors and their activities. Entries mention Lee James Lawler’s business call, Andrew Herold’s Des Moines trip, funeral attendance at Ossian, Calmar and Cresco visits, dental work in Ossian, Jackson Junction visits, St Paul trip, Cresco return to work, retreat in Dubuque, Cresco duties, Miss Wandas visiting Jackson Junction, L A S meeting at Mrs Summers, Calmar visitors at Doubek and Humnker homes, Otto Bock returning from Austin, Dodd family visiting from Patecos, and a new eleven pound daughter at the Huber home. Various other Calmar and local family visits and gatherings noted.
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Wandas-Swestka
Jackson
J. C. Kubish
Calmar
Geo. Huber
Cresco
Frank
Jos. Jinderlee
Loretta
Wandas and
Kubish
Tilda Schissel
Schissel
Einwalter
Ossian
Tom Barloon
Montgomery
Minn
Fort Dodge
F. C. Smith
Babe J
Henry Reihle
Herold
Frank Kopet
Prairie du Chien
Geo. Kuhn
Spillville
W. Kohout
May
Bieber
Millbank
Loretta Gaertner
John Schleier
St. Lucas
Ida Svestka
Jackson Junction
Joseph Wandas
Holy Trinity
Protivin
Father Lakomy
Wm. Svestka
Stephana Wandas
Mrs. Svestka
Lee James
Lawler
Andrew Herold
Des Moines
G. A. Bieber
Lee
J. J. Kubish
Ida
Theo, Smith
Henry Witte
Leo Dostal
Frank Smith
Svestka
Foster Smith
St. Paul
Frank Kuhn
Pouska
Father Dragoon
Dubuque
Martha Martinek
George
Joe Doubek
Gladys
John Humnker
M. A. Kubish
James Newzil
Rel
John Swehla
Local Notices from Castalia June 24 1913
Castalia residents and visitors noted in today’s notices include M. J. Carter Jas Sullivan Dr Flynn Mrs E W Allen J Fitzpatrick Clara Schelhamer Roy Sada Richards Vives Bollman Rev Tipton Andrew Smith Sarah Smith Lynne Owen Roe family changes and sale of Nathan George property. A Meyer orchestra social dance at the opera house June 27 with tickets ten cents and supper at Schoonmaker's hotel is announced along with Children’s Day observance next Sunday at the U B church with decorations and program.
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M. J. Carter
Jas. Sullivan
Clermont
Dr. Flynn
Postville
E. W. Allen
Waterloo
J. Fitzpatrick
Clara Schelhamer
Fred
Monona
Roy
Allie “Sada
Richards
Vives Bollman
Tipton
Andrew
Sarah Smith
Decorah
F. FE. Owen
Lynne
Clear Lake
Henry Prune
Roy Hunter
U. B
Lost Cat Rescued From Floor Digging Crowd
Passersby at the O N Bayne shop on Water Street watched workmen rip up the floor for a while and uncover a starved cat. The feline, missing for four to five days, slipped into the restaurant below Emil Rosenthal's store and was enticed out when the owner called its name Peter. The cat had been living under the floor and was weak from hunger.
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O. N. Bayne
Water St
Mr. Nesheim
Emil Rosenthal
Peter
From a Long Distance.
An observer notes an automobile from Saskatchewan parked near the Winneshiek hotel, illustrating how cars erase space and distance. The vehicle traveled roughly 1,800 miles in a direct path northwest, highlighting the reach of modern transportation.
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Winneshiek Hotel
Saskatchewan
Plymouth Rock Social Notes June 23 1913 Summary
Miss Flossie Cameron returns to Cresco from last Saturday. John Cameron visited Joe McCabe over the past week while Oliver Monson spent the remainder of the week at O Monson’s. Miss Myrtle Ellingsen, Leota Peckham, Emma Ellingsen and Lillie Myers appear in various visits to local households. The L A S met at Mrs Crawford’s with a large crowd. Hattie Morton closed her school with a picnic. Rev A O Bjerke arrived from Washington for an indefinite stay.
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Flossie Cameron
Cresco
John Cameron
Joe McCabe
Oliver Monson
O. Monson’s
Myrtle Ellingsen
Harmony
Emma_ Ellingsen
Sever Steenson
Roy
Kendallville
Ole Monson
John Olsen
Minn
Lillie Myers
San Harmony
Harry Harvey
Hattie Morton
A. O. Bjerke
Washington
Local notes from Hesper and surroundings in June
Amos Robinson returned from Eau Claire Monday evening. Newcomer came back from Fayette last week. Mrs. Strong returned from Os ee Town a week ago Thursday. The first 1913 home grown corn meal will be served at the parsonage today. Haines lays concrete foundation for Welch barn. Corn knee high by the 4th remains untimely in June. Fawcett couple and Mrs. Elliott near Canton Sunday. Road crew builds culvert near John Wold’s to replace washed-out old one. McMillen sold land to Albert Reema for 40 acres. price not recorded. White family brought Bernard home from Canton. Griswolds travel to Rochester for Mrs Os state health consult. Old settlers’ reunion at Burr Oak praised. Edna Carter engaged to teach in McGregor next year. Rain blessed the area Friday. Griswolds repair and paint Tom Humphrey’s house. Fawcett couple vacationing near Cando, N D. stop at C. D. Talk home. A motion picture show drew mixed opinions. A large auto passed with “Mason City” banner. occupants sought directions to farther towns.
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Amos Robinson
Eau Claire
RB. F. Newcomer
Fayette
I. Fawcett
Elliott
Canton
John Wold’s
J. H. McMillen
Albert
M. Newcomer
R. J. White
W. M. Griswold
Tom Humphrey
Elmer
Arlie Griswold
Granville Fawcett
Cando
N. D
C. D
Mason City
Noted travelers and social rounds in Jasper county events
Sunday and Monday social outings unfold across Decorah, Burr Oak, and Mabel with visits to the cemetery, band instruction, and a Chautauqua season ticket offer. A surprise birthday gathering at Wold's store precedes a large Deborah friends picnic at Mrs. Carter's home hosted by missionary Dr. Joseph Green and a long list of Baker family guests from Chicago.
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R. Reid
Decorah
R. P. Robinson
Lynnville
Jasper County
Mrs. Reid
H. C. Rowe
Joseph Green
Turkey
A. C. Baker
Mark Wells
W. F. Baker
James Schermerhorn
Little Edwin
Chicago
Grace Baker
Russell Baker
Highlandville wedding ties Ossian Decorah guests
Sunday greetings wrap Ossian Decorah and Highlandville visitors. Bertha Kelseth wed Anton Lee at Springfield Lutheran Church with about one hundred eighty guests. Bells, receptions, gifts, and plans to settle near Frankville mark the ceremony and celebrations.
Encampment Delegates Named From Fourth District
At the Grand Army reunion in Des Moines last week delegates to the grand encampment were chosen from the Fourth district. The appointees are C. B. Ashley Cresco Alex McElroy Rockford and D A McMartin Castalia.
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Des Moines
C. B. Ashley
Cresco
Alex. McElroy
Rockford
D. A. McMartin
Castalia
Fine Scotch Short Horn Bull Arrives From Marshall County
Henry Paine and Son received a full blood Scotch Short Horn registered bull from a stock farm in Marshall county. The animal is described as one of the finest ever brought into the county.
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Henry Paine & Son
Marshall County
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Winneshiek Bank
County News
Aggie Novak
Albert Koch
Amel
Amy Moe
Theo. Kratz
Mrs. Carlen
Charley Hornberger
Pauline Ramseyer
Ridgeway
Chris
Mike Hrushka
Protiv
Holy Trinity Church
Deno Kratz
Golden Ridge
Howard County
Dan Kreuger
Grandpa Halverson
Frank Kuntz
Rev
Soper
Steve Butz
Steve
Charles City
Hornberger
Enarley
Slifka-Schneider
John Aegerter
Sumner
Dan Krueger
Herbert Keane
Elsie Schearer
Evangelical Church
Kirschman
Fletcher
Plymouth Rock
Hesper
G. Oglee
E. Thanielson
Albert Linnevold
Rovang
Anton Lee
Josie Kolseth
Gilbert Howe
Carl Austad
Lemen
N. C. Britton
Barnetta Iverson
Jacob Lee
Ida Strand
Hjalmer Kolseth
H. Kelseth
Frankville
Ingvoldstad & CO
A. Sayre
Angus
R. M. Miller
Prosper
Jams
Tracy & Hanson
Pope
H. F. Thompson
Old Sampson
West Water St
Ford
Krit
Walter H. Bucknell
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