Winter Lingers as Elgin Contemplates Ice Factory
A collection of local items notes plans for an ice factory at Elgin. Other notes report Rudd high school dedication, Waucoma bonds for electric plant, a timber accident near Waukon, Turner's hall opening in Postville, a death in Mason City, and several county happenings including fairs, wind damage, fires, a jail sentence, and letter arrivals at Decorah post office.
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Elgin
Fred Wood
Fort Dodge
Fal ‘Post
Chicago
Rudd
Waucoma
Waukon
Robert Schellsmidt
Postville
Turner Hall
Udell
Frank Sennitt
Mason City
A Little Case of Burglary in Pleasant Township
Sheriff Flemming investigated a burglary in Pleasant township last Thursday. A youth living about a mile away confessed to stealing eyeglasses and Mrs Thune’s wedding ring among other items, which were returned. Prosecution decisions await future action.
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Flemming
Pleasant Township
Inver Gate
Good Egg Record Reported From Local Hen Yard
John Hargreaves states in February he collected 400 eggs from his twenty eight Rhode Island Red hens. E W Cutting estimates about 100 hens and on Friday last gathered exactly sixty eggs, five dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hargreaves
Rhode Island
E. W. Cutting
Ice Harvest Concludes Late Season Work Marked By Delays
The ice crop harvesting ended Saturday with the St. Cloud ice house filled, following earlier completions at other houses including Nordness creamery. The season closed unusually late, with last year finishing in early March after a longer start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud
Nordness Creamery
Chicken Thieves Target Rhode Island Reds at Emil Ochler Farm
Several chicken raisers report thefts by an unknown thief. Emil Ochler's hen house was visited three or four times last week and a plump young pullet was stolen each time. Ochler seeks to meet the nighttime intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Emil Ochler
Emil
County Democratic Banquet Planned After Saturday Decorah Meeting
The county democratic committee met in Decorah on Saturday and decided to host a jubilation banquet around April 16. They praised the current situation and their prospects, aiming to secure the right speakers for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democratic Committee
Decorah
Lespentine
Church Notes service times and sermons at M. EF. Church
Sunday services at 10 50 a m with The Gift of the Spirit and 7 30 p m with A Fool s Mistake evangelistic service Special music and cordial invitation to all
September Morn Coming to Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House announces the engagement of September Morn for production on Wednesday April 1. The sprightly musical comedy, six months on show at LaSalle theater, will tour after a successful Chicago run with about thirty five performers including noted musical comedy stars. Officer 666, booked for March 20, has been cancelled. patrons are assured September Morn will delight Grand customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
LaSalle Theater
Chicago
Opera House
Grand
The Coming Colt Show in the County
The annual colt show on Winnebago street between Water and Main promises to be the best yet in the county. Farmers plan to bring promising colts, and many expect a large crowd to attend this county affair.
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Winnebago Street
Philippine handicrafts and Perlette textiles on display
In J. O. Groves drug store window baskets show Philippine grasses and plants woven by native women sent by Horace Cutler. Mott's window features Perlette shirt waist fronts, a fine delicate white goods hand embroidered and imported by Mr. Cutler, with New York prices cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Groves
Philippine Islands
Horace Cutler
Mott
New York
Cutler
Decorah Defeats Calmar In Hard Fought 35 30 Showdown
Decorah edged Calmar 35 to 30 at the gym last Thursday in a tight basketball game. Calmar won its last home game 20 to 14 against Postville and remains undefeated on its home court. A return match is set for Postville on March 15 with Calmar and Lawler noted as strong contenders.
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Decorah
Calmar
Postville
Lawler
Anderson Bros Ship Three Carloads of Horses to Long Island
Anderson Bros. shipped three carloads of horses this week to Long Island New York one car each on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday each car with 28 horses totaling 392 horses this month and year to date netting 1180 this month value over 875000. Corcoran rising as a top horse shipping point in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
Long Island
N. Y
United States Express
Decorah
Will Build a Bungalow on Main Street Lot
Workmen began this week tearing down the old house on George Braunner's lot on Main street east of Till street. After clearance and good weather he will erect a five room bungalow likely to be occupied by George Jr as he moves to make way for a new arrival.
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George Braunner
Main Street
Till Street
George, Jr
Home Frame Market Returns From Eastern Buying Trip
Mrs Hertha Mott finished a three week buying trip for Mott and Co in the eastern markets and came home last Friday accompanied by her daughter Miss Dontie Mott. The household continues to rely on Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil for common ailments and lists the 25 and 50 cent sizes. Bear's advertises best vin hand neckties in America at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Mott
Mott & Co
Dontie Mott
America
Fifty seven years in Decorah marked by early westward trek
John Curtin nears his fifty seventh year of continual Decorah residence. He began in 1857 with Tra Protheroe by traveling from western New York with two horse carloads. They shipped horses via Buffalo to Chicago then Prairie du Chien and arrived in Decorah on May 2. Only three others from that era remain: John Greer, A. Bradish, and E. C. Treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtin
Decorah
Tra Protheroe
New York
West
Buffalo
Chicago
Prairie du Chien
John Greer
A. Bradish
8. C. Treat
Plat of Game Preserve Filed
Deputy Game Warden B. E. Bucknell sent to state authorities a blueprint of the new game preserve in the county. The document shows exact boundaries and, once filed, the tract will come under state control for game propagation. Leases are not all signed yet but no trouble is anticipated.
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B. E. Bucknell
Mrs Campbell Taken to Rochester After Tumor Operation
Mrs Campbell wife of Conductor Fred Campbell of the Decorah branch Milwaukee road was taken to Rochester Monday the 2d where she was operated on for a tumor. She had been ailing for some time but worsened last week. The operation was performed last Wednesday and was apparently successful as she was resting easily and doing well.
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Campbell
Fred Campbell
Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Rochester
City Council Meeting Reports Minor Actions Taken
The city council met in regular session last week Wednesday. No major items were transacted aside from routine bills. One hundred dollars moved from the general fund to the firemen's fund and the clerk was directed to bill Jens Kallevang two dollars and fifty cents for damage to city lights caused by his runaway team.
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Jens Kallevang
Woman Returned Home From Decorah Under Care
Supervisor Pfister assisted a drifting young girl in Decorah on Monday. Unable to support herself she became a county charge. Inas willed she was not a county citizen so Manager Fawke of the poor farm arranged transport and sent her home to Peru Illinois.
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Pfister
Decorah
Inas
Fawke
Peru
Illinois
Getting in Shape for Palver Rise to Challenge
Sioux Falls letter from Charley Craig reports Al Palver training regularly and in prime condition. He plans a forthcoming bout with a large opponent in Hudson Wisconsin as he regains peak form rapidly.
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Charley Craig
Sioux Falls
al. Palver
Hudson
Wis
Craig
Palver
Groff & Son Range Promises Warm Kitchen Solution
The advertisement on the fourth page promotes the Champion gas wood and coal range from N R Groff & Son. It targets households needing gas heat for cold kitchens and cites reviewer endorsement from the editor who uses the range at home and finds it profitable and practical.
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N. R. Groff & Son
Rervatiay
Up Town Again
Friends stopped by the Joe Shima barber shop yesterday afternoon to see Joe Shima back at the cigar counter. He was in good spirits and improving, with L. O Reed driving him there, and friends expect a full recovery in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shima
Muel
L. O} Reed
Joe
Noted Lecturer to Speak on Social Purity at Empire
Rev. R. W. Jamison of Sioux City will lecture at the Empire Theatre Decorah on Social Purity and the White Slave traffic. He has twelve years on the platform and is endorsed by educators and officials. Three lectures are scheduled Monday March 16 with 4 pm free session for mothers and daughters, 7 30 pm general admission 25 cents, and 9 pm final talk for fathers and sons.
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R. W. Jamison
Sioux City
Empire Theatre
Decorah
Jamison
Andrew A. Bruce
College of Law
Grand Forks
N. D
Bertena Thompson
Concordia College
Moorhead
Minn
C. D. Spaulding
Prin. High School
Fargo
Henry Wolfe
Minot
John Burke
North Dakota
Fathers and Sons
Ady
Partial Moon Eclipse Seen At Local Picture Show
A partial lunar eclipse occurred last night with the event visible from the cinema. The eclipse began at 8 40 p m and reached nine tenths obscuration by 11 54 p m with clouds intermittently masking the view. A stray shack on skids drew curiosity as Gillis Oehler relocated the burned firemen’s skating rink office to use as a coal shed and chicken coop.
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Gillis Oehler
Luren's Fortieth Anniversary Banquet and Concert
An informal banquet and concert celebrate the 40th anniversary of Luren Singing society at Marsh's hall Monday evening March 16 at 6 30. Tickets 50 cents at K A Vick's and Groves' drug store. Come and help celebrate.
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Luren Singing Society
Marsh's Hall
K.A
A Lively Runaway in Dixon Street Collision
Yesterday afternoon Sam Goettleman entered Dixon's harness shop when his team bolted. They sped down Water street turning into Washington street and struck Sam Nelson's wagon, breaking the tongue. No other damage reported.
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Sam Cgoettleman
Dixon
Water Street
Washington Street
Sam Nelson
Child Dies of Pneumonia in Tragic Loss
Mr and Mrs Claude Taylor mourn the death of their infant son aged about seven or eight months Tuesday night pneumonia caused his passing.
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Claude Taylor
Delighted Dubuque Patron Praises Optical Work
A Dubuque customer praises I. H. Conigisky for optical work and the excellent result. The letter notes visiting several oculists failed in the case and singles out the provider for special compliment. The testimonial ends with best regards and wishes for continued success.
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I. H. Conigisky
Dubuque
E. W
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T. T. Hovewell
N. W. Gilmore
Mabel
E. C. Carruth
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F. H. Baker
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William H. Smith
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Larsen Clothing Store
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Towa
Princess Theatre
Mary Pickford
Famous Players Film Co
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Home Frame Market
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the City Council
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R. P. Sanford
Marlow Building
SAT
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