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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
2
Long list of local residents visiting, traveling, and hosting across Decorah and nearby towns in Iowa. Couriers note dozens of journeys to Cresco Ossian Ridgeway Madison Milwaukee La Crosse and Chicago among others, with many returning from visits to relatives and friends.
Pope Tobiason is a fine healthy ten pound boy born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Tobiason. Mother and babe are progressing finely. A baby boy arrived this week for Mr. and Mrs Julius Peterson. Another boy arrived Friday for Mr. and Mrs. W R Rima.
Beauseant Commandery held a Tuesday night gathering with many visiting knights and local members in attendance. Frank Jewell received the Order of the Black Cross, or knight's degree, during the proceedings.
A necktie pin titled September Morn is offered for sale at BEAR'S. The item is promoted as a stylish accessory for gentlemen and is available at the local shop. Customers are invited to visit BEAR'S to purchase the pin.
The Decorah Grand Opera House Co held its annual meeting at city hall covering May 12, 1912, to March 19, 1914. The report shows receipts of 8514.29 with expenditures 7674.67 and a proposed 4 percent dividend. Directors elected for terms from one to three years include Ben Bear C J Weiser H Engbretson H A Warner A F Barfoot E C Bailey C L Topliff K J Haugen J J Marsh.
Mrs Luella Crooks Grand Worthy Matron of Town visited Decorah Chapter Eastern Star last Friday evening. A school of instruction preceded a special meeting, dinner, and social time before an inspection. Mrs Crooks gave an engaging address, leaving members inspired and forming personal ties. She stayed with Mr and Mrs George H Baker and later went to Waukon to inspect the chapter there.
The Col. Baker home on West Main Street was sold to J. W. Duncan on Monday. The purchase price is not disclosed for publication. The property includes three lots and is described as a well built dwelling with potential for improvement.
Republican announces H. P. Nicholson Jr. of Military township as candidate for Town legislative Representative from Winneshiek. A farmer and community leader, Nicholson has led the short course society, serves as Ossian creamery secretary and heads Union Produce Company. His entry pairs with L. M. Enger for county leadership and reflects trusted, sturdy names.
Grace E Baker and W E Beard wed on a Saturday ceremony at twelve o'clock performed by Dr Mahlon Willett. A procession of fourteen grandchildren entered before the ceremony and vocals by Mrs Wm Waterman and Ruth Montgomery accompanied. A wedding dinner followed with guests from Chicago Merrill Ogema Monona Ridgeway Hesper McGregor Postville Davenport Tekama Neb Kansas City and more. The couple departed by auto at three o'clock amid rice throwing from a large crowd.
A Decorah bound Milwaukee road train escaped a mishap last week when a rail fractured just as the final cars crossed. The break was repaired by Petersburg crew while geese flew overhead and a motor car party observed the incident. Also note: good town property for sale by R. K. Gibson at Winneshiek Hotel.
Married Thursday March 19 1914 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev G B Lackland officiating Harrison White of Melbourne Iowa and Martha Bollhoefer of Haverhill Iowa were wed.
The Luren festival resumes Monday night March 30 at Marsh's hall after a postponement due to Mrs. I. B. Torrison’s death. The program features Selected Orchestra, Norge, Norge, supper, On the Sea, a speech by Rev. Thos. Nilsson, Swennerberg pieces, Marie Reque soprano, Henriette Preus, and O. W. Holm. Also advertising Rowland Clifford’s September Morn at the Grand April 1 with plot and musical numbers. Seats priced 1.50, 1.00, 75, 50 cents.
The meeting of Decorah Encampment I D O FP tomorrow Friday night March 27 is described as very important and all members are urged to attend. Chief Patriarch B O Marsh signs the notice.
Spring officially began last Saturday at noon as the sun crossed the line, but a morning snow storm and cold wind muted the welcome. March tends to be unsettled, and few felt disappointed by the dreary reception.
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