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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
2
Local notices detail a flurry of visits and travels among residents from Decorah and nearby towns. Calmar, Frankville, Ossian, and Mason City figures attend family gatherings, business trips, and short visits, with several heading to cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, and Sioux Falls. Notable moves include Floyd Kessey departing for Spokane and Robert Hargreaves taking a Wells Fargo post in North McGregor.
Castalia business visitor T. B. McMartin. Mrs. S. L. McMasters and Edwin McMasters in Chicago. Alvin Rollins C F Barfoot and George Dibb venture to Texas. Ida Bakken visits aunt in St Paul. Thos Ellingson does business in Decorah. Chris Qualley to Canton for illness of Mrs Dan Smith. Rev John C Dreng visits Decorah. Reginald Lackland moves to Hampton. Elsie Drexel returns from Dunne to visit parents. Earl and Mrs Dendrick return to Minneapolis. Burreson ill, W P Little fills his Milwaukee stock yards post. Mrs Ole A Berg visits Albert Lea, then Waverly. Mrs Adolph Leytze returns from Cal. William Dresselhaus buys former Hanson home on West Vernon.
The Preston Times reports a crowded train wreck four miles east of Preston. Baggage car derailed and two cars followed. M R Cluss of Brownsville fatally hurt. Lawrence Rygg of Decorah severely but non fatally injured, cut under an eye. Arch Donald suffered minor injuries. He showed four pictures of the wreck’s bridge turn and light damage to the ears.
The Grinnell Girls Glee Club with twenty four members tours Iowa presenting music vocal instrumental and violin solos quartettes and costumes. Manager Relf says they will appear at the Star on Thursday night March 29 with films and a big show starting at 8 o clock. Seats are only 200.
The piece notes sleighing moving quickly in the city and slower in the countryside. It marks December 23 as the start of a 91 day period and says the end would come by week’s close. The observation compares this season to regional averages.
The notice reports John Curtin a pioneer resident of Decorah aged eighty one confined to bed for about ten days though not hopeless. Separate line invites readers to a Style Shop spring and summer hat showing on March 28 and 29.
Fred J. Rosenthal marks thirty years as a Decorah merchant with three days of March 28 sales. Born July 5, 1860, in Germany, he came to America in 1880, learned English, started as a clerk, then bought Hammond M. Smith’s grocery, added dry goods and nations, and built a reputable store. His sons René and Constance assist, strengthening the business and its community standing.
It is understood Dr K Gjerset who resigned his professorship at Luther College to become president of Park Region College Fergus Falls Minn may again enroll at Luther next year A call has been extended and it is considered probable he will accept Dr Gjerset renowned educator in the Norwegian Lutheran Synod and his services at Luther were marked with distinction.
Two knights of the grip who make Decorah their home tasted the pleasures of the blockade last week A W Hoover was stalled at Lime Springs from Friday until Sunday night and H D Paine tarried at Clermont Friday and Saturday Oliver Blagsvedt managed to get home Sunday by coming from Cresco to Calmar with the snow plow.
The state board of examiners recently reviewed county officers books and reported they were in very good condition. Only one or two small clerical errors were found, amounting to little.
Beginning April 1 the barbers of Decorah will open at 7 30 A M and close at 8 P M daily except Saturday when hours extend to 11 P M. Decorah barbers announce the change for improved service and longer evening access.
Nominations close with contests noted in all offices except alderman third ward city treasurer and park commissioner. Mayor races feature E J Hook and F W Conover. Treasurer candidates E J Curtin. Alder person at large has five nominees. Ward races list candidates for first through fifth wards. park commissioner S Larson among names.
The Methodist church ladies announce a banquet in their new basement on Wednesday March 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. menu includes Cream of Tomato Soup Roast Beef Roast Pork Oysters on Casserole Mashed Potatoes Creamed Peas Pickles Jelly Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream Lemon Tea Tea Coffee Admission Adults 50e Children 25e.
After the blockade broke last Saturday twenty five Crescoites were stalled at Calmar. They accepted Calmar as a stop but feared lingering near home on Sunday. Using telegraph they chartered a special train to take them home.
The Decorah lodge of Owls congratulates themselves on a successful dance at Haugen's hall on St Patrick's Eve. A large crowd attended, the event passed smoothly, and the lodge added a good sum to its exchequer.
The county treasurer’s office is unusually active this month with extra help as tax payments roll in. Half of the yearly levy is paid during this semi annual period, with interest accruing after the 31st.
Quiet market with firm tones for grains and produce. Wheat ranges from 1.50 to 1.70 per bushel, barley 1.00 to 1.10, oats 0.55, Timothy hay 4.00 to 4.50. Trogs held high at 13.25 to 14.40, eggs 0.22, creamery butter 0.45, potatoes 2.75, flour 2.75. A year earlier quotations stood at 8.50 to 9.20 for trogs.
Luther College gymnastic club, champions of Iowa, offer their annual entertainment at the college auditorium tonight. The defending champions promise a splendid program and a worthwhile evening for gymnastics enthusiasts.
A full house welcomed the Norman nalaget and Mjdélor societies last Thursday for a Norwegian language entertainment program. The performance was engaging and amusing, leaving the audience pleased with the effort and charm of the show.
Reports from river towns indicate the Mississippi ice is breaking up and may go out this week, suggesting an unusually early breakup for the season.
Decorah Choral Union delivered a masterful performance of Haydn The Seasons at the Grand Opera House. Soloists Proctor Cooper and Gould impressed, with the chorus and orchestra earning high praise for balance and artistry under Prof Carlo Sperati's leadership.
Auction sale set for Saturday March 24 at one o clock at the corner of Washington and Water streets featuring a top buggy, household goods, a 53 gallon gasoline tank, and other items. F B Landers and B Goodno are auctioneers. Demand is brisk for ready to wear garments, with Madam Flanders afternoon and evening gowns on display at Decorah Coat and Suit Store on the same date.
The children of the late N. Richert de sire extend thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Fred J. Roseal promotes valve grinding compounds cylinder enamel and fres ease at Motor Supply Co as tomatoes lettuce radishes and other fresh vegetables are stocked during the anniversary week celebration.
At four o clock today at the First Ey Lutheran church parsonage Miss Emma Caroline Vick will unite with Almer Wheatman in marriage officiated by Rev. I B Torrison. The couple are from Decorah and Calmar township and will reside on the Vick farm in Madison after the ceremony.
The Irving Literary Society will present its annual public program at the college auditorium next Tuesday evening, March 27. The event is a noted feature of the college year and many friends of the society are expected to attend and enjoy the entertainment.
Weather summary notes no rain with five clear days and two snowy days. Temperatures ranged from 8 to 30 above, average 16.4, 5.9 below normal. Also advertises a Madam Flanders gown event at Decorah Coat and Suit Store on Saturday March 24 and showcases car parts and overhauls from Motor Supply Co along with Burdock Blood Bitters priced at 1.00.
Local tire shop advertises locking Goodyear tire prices for spring delivery. They claim tire stock is abundant and customers can reserve at current prices, highlighting bargain potential as price increases loom for the next ten days.
Congregational-M Willett pastor leads Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at noon Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Next Sabbath morning Be Content with Your Wages Evening The Hero of the Treadmill Special music in the evening Christian Science Society Free man Building 2d floor Services 10 45 a m Sunday school noon Wednesday 8 p m
Doctors Stabo and Campbell are physicians and surgeons with office hours from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Their telephone number is 329 and the office is located in the Decorah Star Bank Building.
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