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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
2
Mrs. O. P. Egeland returns from Rochester. Many locals travel this week to Stoughton Marshalltown Winnipeg Des Moines and other cities. Visits with relatives, funerals attended, and family news fill the pages with movements between Decorah, Ossian, Elma, Calmar, Ridgeway, Cresco, and Cedar Rapids plus a birthday in Minneapolis.
Decorah high school claimed its first home win of the season by routing Waukon high school boys 18 to 2 at the fairgrounds. Under Prof. Lynch the squad is shaping as a strong title contender, with next game against West Union set for Saturday, Nov. 9, at Decorah grounds. Bloomfield's Colts plan amateur challenges as railroad men form a new team to test local talent.
Friday afternoon L O Eastman was surprised when a horse attempted to enter his automobile. The animal pressed its forefeet on the back of the car and showed no fear, seeming to want Mr Eastman’s place. After persuasion, the horse was lowered back to the ground.
Sheriff Flemming and assistant Frank Headington escorted Knuff to Fort Madison penitentiary last Thursday. The condemned youth showed indifference during the journey, but his expression changed to concern upon seeing the prison walls. He offered no remarks.
Tuesday night Dr A J Swezey shipped his Chesapeake setter by Wella Fargo express to Albert Lea Minn. On Wednesday morning he found the log waiting with a wagging tail and joy. The box boards loosened after departure from Decorah and the dog escaped, then returned home by instinct.
Ole Hoffoss built seven flag poles for Glenwood schools. The 24 to 25 foot poles will be topped by a ball and include a white lead pulley near the top to protect the wood and ease flag hoisting on school grounds.
Bicycle thieves have been active this week with several bicycles stolen. W. W. Sanders of Decorah Gas company reported his bike missing soon after it was repaired for the season. Casper Selland, an employee of E. J. Curtin, also had his bicycle taken, and another bike is reported missing.
The Monday club at Marsh Hall hosted an afternoon benefit for the public library. Attendance was not as strong as last year, but the event still yielded a net gain of about 41.
Miss Dora Carter of Hesper recently re elected as a Wankon public school teacher has declined another term to take a position at Fayette so she can complete college work.
On Saturday of this week a new lot of men s tailored suits arrives offering better cloth fit and value. Customers are invited to view Ben Bear models priced at 8100 81200 and 81500 units with a guarantee of lower prices and superior quality than previously offered.
The annual Big Five teachers meeting in Decorah attracted 428 registrants, a high water mark for attendance. The program mixed serious talks by Judd, Stout, Jessup, Hatcher, Cooper, and Harris with performances by students and chorus, plus encores. Local hospitality and merchant support underscored a well organized event that boosted education discussions and Decorah’s visitor welcome.
Lloyd C Christen announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. He has served as deputy under Gerhard Jorgenson for six years and is well known in Decorah's business and insurance circles. Opponent E R Abbey filed papers and comes from one of Decorah’s oldest families. The race is expected as a friendly contest.
Intrastate railroad fare changes set at two cents per mile raise the Chicago rate by twenty five cents. Previously five cents across the North McGregor pontoon bridge. now twenty five cents, though most traffic travels via Dubuque and Savannah and does not cross the bridge. The shift prompts questions about why the pontoon crossing bears the cost.
D Ellison of St Paul arrived Sunday night to assist County Engineer Lee surveying county roads. Ellison, a young man highly recommended by Chicago engineering school, will help establish line and regulation width while Lee remains occupied with bridge work.
The Wankew German church confirmation class thanked B J Reynolds for promptly delivered studio photos. They stated the pictures arrived in good condition and expressed great satisfaction with the work, sending best wishes to the photographer. Reverend K I Stuerbrbe signed the letter.
The Women’s Relief Corps will serve lunch and hold a food sale Saturday May 16 in the Portman building on Winnebago street. Menu includes coffee sandwiches doughnuts and Hungarian Gowlosh price 20 cents open all day 19 2.
BEN BEAR offers one hundred dozen full size men's working shirts at 8c each or two for 15c. The seller guarantees these are the best shirts in the United States for the money.
Friends mourn the death of Helen Gertrude Smith born June 2 1909 who died April 29 at home in Scandinavia Wisconsin due to intestinal and liver trouble. The burial took place in Decorah with Rev I B Torrison presiding. Also reported is Levi L Hurd born May 2 1842 in Ohio who died May 2 after years of ill health and was buried in Phelps cemetery with family attendees I W Hurd and daughters W Reynolds and M Francis.
On Friday Hon. B. W. Newberry of Strawberry Point Republican candidate for railroad commissioner visited Decorah. He met old acquaintances and made new connections. The visit spurred favorable impressions and supporters note his plain, practical approach. The lineup includes Thorne’s re-election and Palmer’s retirement, with six Republican candidates in Winneshiek primaries on June 1.
County fair managers plant 120 rock elm trees around the fair grounds this week to enhance beauty and growth. The new trees will also block the hillside view on the west, ending years of spectators enjoying the fair without contributing to its prosperity.
A Saturday wreck near Conover involving eight cars derailed and two destroyed by fire after an oil car dropped a brake beam on No. 61. The blaze spread to a merchandise car. a Ford auto mobile was damaged but not seriously. Calmar crews cleared the track by night. Regular passenger service rerouted via Mason City to Austin. two other trains detoured. track damage extended over a quarter mile.
Lewis Miller of Waterloo and J R Woody of New Hampton bought the Barfoot farm in Madison township, 350 acres at 125 dollars an acre, totaling 43750 dollars with possession March 1. Purchasers are real estate men aiming at speculative use. This is the county’s highest price yet for a farm of that size. Buildings fair, most land good. Charley Anderson’s Lincoln farm, 200 acres, formerly Jack Paley, sold to Beale of Granger for 120 dollars per acre.
Straw hats of all kinds arrive from Townsend firace and Co Baltimore the best straw hat people in America. We have a complete line and invite you to see us when in need of a straw hat. BEN BEAR.
The newest neckwear has arrived and is selling at 50. Customers are urged to visit Bear's for neckwear and other men’s wearing apparel.
Married at Winneshiek hotel on Thursday April 30 Rev Wn McVettie officiating Robert G Bailey and Margaret Pikell of Waterloo united. Bailey is clerk of Winneshiek hotel and son of N L Bailey. Bride from Waterloo, works as a trim mer in Holland millinery in Decorah. Two other marriages noted in Justice Whalen's court on May 5: Ray Rogers Harris Cresco with Martha Martinek Fort Atkinson. John H Witt Ossian with Nellie Thornton.
The office of Stoskopf & Baker has relocated from Water Street to Washington Street between Mott & Co. and L. Pederson’s grocery. They invite old friends and new customers to visit and get acquainted at the new location.
Mrs A Thompson offers washing and ironing at Bucknell house near the Broadway bridge.
Four strong youths from Arden and the local boys club joined a community program to perform Kines demonstrations and fitness drills. The event encouraged youth engagement in sports and teamwork, with organizers citing improved health and discipline.
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