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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
The fourth annual county spelling and Figuring Down contest will be in Decorah on Saturday March 18 at 10 a.m. Winners advance to the state contest at the State Fair August 21 to September 1 1916 with all expenses paid. Prizes include a Diploma of Honor for the top eight and cash awards for both contests.
P H Schlatter will take possession on Mechanic street formerly Mrs. Martin Christopher property bought from Mrs. Margreith Hjelem Muller for 3200 with K Howden as broker Chris Haakenson of Ridgeway buys J M Boehm home in Decorah first ward Farmers show satisfaction with holdings only 32 warranty deeds filed last month largest transfer William P Mullaney and wife to W E Cornell about 93 acres near Ossian near baseball grounds price over 300 per acre including other valuable consideration with revenue tax 28.
Congregational-Communion service after Sabbath morning worship. Evening sermon begins a short series on practical Christianity from James titled The Tongues of Teachers. Chorus and quartet perform. Methodist services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with topics Christian Daring and A Warrior s Riddle. Special music offered. Public invited especially young people to Sunday evening services.
Tavener Bros completed filling their houses last week. Fred Beam had his filled Monday night and the Sugar Bowl packed their usual amount last night. There may be a few private houses outside the creamery yet to be filled but they will be taken care of. The ice from the last cutting was of excellent quality.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement and for the floral offerings. F. M. SHEETZ AND FAMILY. Dr. Conrad arranged services and Miss Alice Hamre will be in attendance at his office from 8 a m to 7 p m.
W F Baker reports February statistics: mean maximum 23.19, mean 8%, mean temperature 15.6, two degrees below normal. Ten days below zero, coldest 12 below on the 2nd, warmest 45 above on the 17th. Snow 9 inch, total since last Nov 24 inches. Precipitation 0.62 inch. Winds north and northwest. Week average 21.5, 3.9 above normal. Snow fell on Feb 26, 28 and Mar 1. yesterday was the warmest day noted.
The senior class won the Luther College basketball championship, taking nine of twelve class games while sophomores and freshmen tied for second with six wins each and juniors finished last. The senior lineup featured Center G. Alvilden, right forward H. Preus, left forward P. Johnson, right guard G. Ejelstad, and left guard R. Kraabel.
Obituaries report the deaths of Helen Louise Pagin Hawes and Annie Grimstvedt Hove with details of births and survivors. Also, Albion Wheeler Ridgeway dies aged 73 after years of blindness, with funeral by Rev Shoemaker and Ridgeway burial. Mrs Wheeler thanks friends for support and flowers.
The letter from TH Conigisky announces a five year lease for an office on 1st Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue Cedar Rapids opposite the post office. He plans to equip fully for his practice and will maintain visits to Decorah while welcoming old friends at the new Cedar Rapids location.
K I Haugen announces he enters the fortieth year of his Decorah merchant career. His store is the youngest of five long established Decorah businesses alongside N H Adams Ben Bear the Winne shiek Co State Bank and the Recup LICAN. Fellow merchants young and old will extend congratulations at the anniversary.
Mrs. Bertha Mott arrived home last Saturday from a trip to Eastern markets to secure goods for Mott & Co. She reports a notably good selection of merchandise, with daily arrivals and the start of spring shopping at the Mott store. The firm's advertisement this week highlights items she secured.
Thieves visited the Beard dairy last Saturday night and stole ten quarts of sweet cream. The loss is not large but cream is scarce and several patrons relying on manager Fitzsimmons for supply were forced to go without. No trace of the culprits was found.
Notice invites local talent to assist in the Elks annual musical comedy. Mr and Mrs Howe and Co arrive today Thursday March 22. First rehearsal scheduled Friday March 3 at the Elks Home. Personal invitation from B P O EB No 443.
Yesterday the Style Shop owned by Mrs. J. H. Nef opened in the Schrubbe building with a well stocked display. She plans a formal opening in about ten days or two weeks to showcase season's latest millinery designs.
Ben Bear guarantees wool qualities and color with up to date prices of 12 15 15 dollars. Schlatter's offers harness oil at Decorah movies Star today and Friday.
In his advertisement, E. J. McMaasters announces the installation of a lens grinding machine. The ad notes the town of Decorah rarely possesses such equipment and suggests the business should reap rewards.
The Decorah Hospital Board of Trustees passed resolutions honoring William H. Smith a pioneer donor and long time supporter of the hospital. They commemorate his civic service record and appoint engrossing the resolutions on the Board records and publishing them in the city papers. Also notes a West Decorah fire at Mont Anderson home chimney costs for alarms and fire service.
The piece notes egg prices drifting lower with 27 cents a dozen last Saturday and 20 cents on Tuesday as hens laid freely. A grocer attributed the decline to increased egg production rather than external factors.
The 17th anniversary of Rebekah Lodge No. 175 will be observed tomorrow evening at the lodge rooms. Several candidates will receive degree work and a picnic lunch will be served. Rebekahs are invited to attend. H B Montgomery showcases a Columbia battery display in his window, highlighting batteries essential for cars and boats.
Mr and Mrs I W Brunt were summoned to Chicago by telegram upon the death of Mrs Brunt s uncle T B Merrill. Merrill was a frequent visitor in Decorah when his brothers M H Merrill and Germond Merrill resided there.
Jack Darrington has spent weeks gathering top farm horses and on Monday loaded a carload of fine animals bound for Minot North Dakota. He accompanied the shipment.
The annual Norwegian oratorical contest will be held Wednesday evening at Luther College in the college auditorium.
A baby girl was born last week Wednesday night to Mr and Mrs Bert Stewart who reside near Freeport.
To Our Farmer Friends and Others. We wish you would make our Bank Your Headquarters while in town, have your friends meet you here. We have provided for your use ladies and gentlemen's toilets and lavatories, vapor heat and well lighted rest room and assembly room for meetings, writing letters, using telephone, etc. All free of charge. Our bank built for you to enjoy. Also ads for BEARS suits claim savings of 3 to 8 dollars on all wool suits.
A veteran dealer reports a grand purchase after an East trip, bringing an immense stock of men’s suits and furnishings to Decorah. He cites war-driven price pressures but promises fair prices, guaranteed colors and quality, and easy returns or refunds on all purchases. He emphasizes experience, reliable sourcing from New York, and a pledge to offer value and trust to customers.
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