Local notes from Cresco to Marshalltown and beyond
News items report a Circus stop at Cresco May 10 and New Hampton May 11. Burglars steal suits and shoes from Noel store in Kensett. Walter Jantz died after being struck by oars near Manley. Webster City suspends twenty high school boys for running away to fish. Immaculate Conception church in Coon Rapids to be dedicated May 23. West Union forms a baseball team with 110 backers at $5 each. Two year old daughter of Mrs. Charles Bruce dies from scalding water. Farmers Bank of Waterville enlarges capital to 25000 and becomes a state bank. West Union grand jury returns 33 indictments on gambling and illicit liquor. Undelivered letters at Decorah include Elinath Jansen Vidia Dansil son Jesse Craft and Jessie I Brown. John Logsdon solves the local help problem with two houses on his Monona farm occupied by two families.
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West Union
Charles Bruce
Marshalltown
Farmers’ First Bank of
Waterville
Allamakee County
Decorah
Elinath Jansen
Vidia Danilson
Jesse Craft
Jessie I. Brown
John Logsdon
Monona
Church Notes Ad Ventist Service May Weekend
Adventist church schedules services on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday May 11 at 7 30 p.m. Mother's Day observance planned for next Sabbath with morning sermon Fidelity to the Religion of a Godly Ancestry and evening Contrast the Godly Son of an Ungodly Father and the Prodigal Son of Godly Parents. MBE services include The Queen of the Home at 1 30 a m and An Eclipsed Star A Tribute to Father at 7 30 p m. Wear white for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day observance. All cordially invited.
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Adventist Church
Father
Local Home Improvements and Construction Update
Improvements continue across town with Mrs H E Pike adding a large porch on Main Street and Mrs C F Haberly adding a kitchen and bathroom in the fifth ward. The Richard Schrubbe building has been torn down and excavation begins for a new structure. Harry Jennisch roofs a corner building at Broad way and Water Street for a Vulcanizing works. N Wolding begins a large garage on Main Street beside the Rowan barn, planned to extend into the oil packing house of G F P Francis.
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H. E. Pike
Main Street
Richard Schrubbe
C. F. Haberly
Fifth Ward
Harry Jennisch
Broadway
Water Street
N. Wolding
Rowan Barn
G.fp
Francis
Rainfall totals rise in Anvil with May expected to surpass last month
A Winneshick County State Bank gauge reports May rainfall in Anvil accumulating 2.85 inches by the 4th. The figures show daily totals of 1.00 inch on the 1st, 0.12 on the 2nd, 1.12 on the 3rd, and about 0.10 on the 4th, surpassing last month’s total.
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Winneshick County
Milwaukee Wreck Delays Chicago Train Connection
Morning mail service failed as a landslide on the road between Methregor and Dubuque halted the Chicago train. A Calmar made up train later allowed westbound passengers to connect.
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Methregor
Dubuque
Chicago
Calmar
Conigisky Family Plans Cedar Rapids Move
Mr. Conigisky and family departed this morning for Cedar Rapids to establish their future home. He will visit Decorah at stated intervals, making Dr. Conrad's office his headquarters. The first visit is set for May 7 to 20 inclusive.
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TH. Conigisky
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Conigisky
Decorah
Dr. Conrad
Decorah Markets Quiet as Grain Flows In and Prices Steady
Local markets stay calm with grain arrivals after seeding ends. barley, oats, and corn show slight price moves. Eggs and dairy hold firm while toys remain steady. Rural Eighth Grade Examination moved to May 11 and 12 due to Big Five Teachers' meeting in Fayette.
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Barlow
Favvette
EB. Miller
Bear's Special Sale on Young Men's Union Suits
We guarantee to save you money on your purchase with satisfaction assured. BEAR'S advertises a Saturday sale featuring young men's athletic union suits made of Nainsook. Price 50e per suit, claimed as good as 31.00 values.
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Bear
Athletic’ Union
Hart Schallner & Mars
Bear's
Luther College Falls 7 1 to Hawaii Team In Season Opener
Luther College baseball opened 1915 with a 7 to 1 defeat to a visiting Hawaii affiliate team from the Chinese University at Hawaii in Decorah. Sampson led Luther with two doubles and a single, while Paul Johnson impressed at third base. The visitors, who had played 41 games in the U.S. prior to Decorah, used strong hitting in the sixth and ninth innings to pull away.
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Luther College
Hawaii
Decorah
Luther
Seebach
Ako
Sampson
Paul Johnson
O. Cam
Tectasss & Oy
Erie
Sepore Swanson
Preus
Ivaseereee
Brunstad
O. Sorlien
Cha
Settlement Reached In Jewell Estate Case
The Jewell estate contest ended when Judge Springer returned from New Hampton and announced a amicable out of court settlement. Contenders had met Saturday to discuss terms but reached a common ground Monday after further talks. The terms remain private. both sides praised the resolution as preferable to further litigation.
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Emily Jewell
Springer
New Hampton
Carnival appearance set for week of May 16
The fire department received a telegram from the Almer Carnival advance agent stating he would arrive Saturday to finalize the deal for an appearance during the week of May 16. Trustees met and found most arrangements nearly complete, with no expected trouble in closing.
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Almer Carnival Company
Large Egg From Rhode Island Red Attracts Attention
A Rose Comb Rhode Island Red pullet laid a large egg last Saturday. The egg measured 7% inches around the long axis and 6% inches the other way, weighing about four ounces. The hen is under a year old. Ronan Bros shipped a carload of fine horses to Chicago last Sunday. Anderson Bros to ship a carload of horses to East Williston today by American Express.
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Frank Muller
Rhode Island
Ronan Bros
Chicago
Anderson Bros
East Williston
American Express
More Fords Arrive as Wheeler Ford Sold Cars Move Fast
Warren Hoyt unloaded two carloads of Ford automobiles this week and confirms all are sold. Two more rearloads are expected next week as dealership activity continues.
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Warren Hoyt
Ford
Base Ball Mission to Luther College Hosts Lenox Visit
The Luther College baseball schedule continues with a second game against Lenox College of Hopkinton on the college diamond this afternoon. Luther lists dates at Fayette, Prairie du Chien, St. Paul, Decorah, and Northfield, with St Thomas postponed to the 20th pending confirmation.
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Luther College
Lenox College of
Hopjkinton
Lenox Boys
Luther
Fayette
U. T
Campion
Prairie du Chien
Mth
St. Thomas
St. Paul
Lith
St. Olaf
Northfield
Decorah
U. 1
Luther Prep
Wallorf College
Forest City
Albert Lea Academy
Calmar Depot progress targets early completion
Work on the new Calmar depot is advancing rapidly with informed persons predicting completion by the fourth day of July, barring any accidents.
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Calmar
Hart Schaffner Mars Clothing Ad Bets on Quality
An old classified style ad touts Hart Schaffner Mars clothing with guarantees and refunds. It promotes Barker’s Remedy for coughs and mentions sales through John G Schimming Roal Eng bretson. Also recommends Dean’s Regulets laxative after meals.
Best on Earth and Antiseptic Ad Juxtaposed Sale
Best on Earth antiseptic claims to remove odor in 15 seconds. Advertisement notes feet feel finer than silk and promotes sale by John Schimming and R A Engbretson. Also announces Ady cabbages and strawberry plants ready to transplant at Greenhouses in Weet De Corah. SYMONDS & SONS.
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Narker
John Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
Ady
Weet Decorah
W.T. Symonds & Sons
Wanted organizer for neighborhood magazine clubs in Decorah
A reliable man or woman is sought to organize neighborhood magazine clubs in Decorah. Members receive magazines at 1 percent below regular price and pay monthly. Work is pleasant, profitable, and can be done in spare time with regular monthly income. Respond with qualifications and references to Magazine Company Box 155 Times Square Station New York City. The Northeastern Iowa Outing Association has secured old Decorah District Association of McGregor Heights property and more, to replatte for summer homes. The pavilion for chautauqua will be sold at auction and moved. The Heights offers a scenic Mississippi view from the town shore.
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Decorah
Times Square Station
New York City
Northeastern
Iowa
Old Decorah District Association
McGregor Heights
the Heights
Mississippi
Hathaway Garage Expands to Double-Sided Property
Business at the Hathaway garage has grown, forcing expansion into adjacent buildings. The motorcycle department moves into the structure between Simon Ness' restaurant and the new blacksmith shop, while the auto repair unit stays east of the restaurant, increasing overall space.
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Hathaway Garage
Simon Ness
Newl
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
Weather bureau forecast for the week beginning May 5 11 indicates fair weather with gradually rising temperatures for several days. Showers likely toward the end of the period in the extreme northwest.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
Ississippi Valley
Plains States
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Royal Tailors
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Mark Aegite
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Chines
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Phey
Barker
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Devoe
Wangler's Drug Store
Reardon
James Reardon
HPS
Washington St
G. Heuser
Haas Market
Jas. Welch
A. R. Coffeen
West Broadway
J. C. Beard
Bath
J. C Beard
D. Casterton
Maple Avenue
E. J. Curtin
Towa
Plymouth Rock
E. W. Cutting
Bestover Manufacturing Co
East St. Louis
Weather Forecast
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G. Schimming
Jim Wayne
Ridgway
Wagner Brothers
Star Theater
Paramount
LASKY
Pictures
United States
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Saturday Evening Post
David Harum
Cennis
Ben Bear
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