Political Announcements for County Offices in Winnebeg County
A series of 1914 party primary candidate notices. Lloyd C. Christen seeks Republican County Treasurer, M. Lee Hathaway runs for Republican Auditor, Osman L. Saxvik announces for Supervisor Fourth District, Will Hustvedt seeks Democratic County Treasurer, Flemming declares as Democratic sheriff candidate, W. R. Shea seeks re election as Democrat County Auditor, Allen Wise runs as Democrat Recorder of Deeds.
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Lloyd C. Christen
O. L. Saxvik
Pleasant Township
Treasure
Will Hustvedt
W. R. Shea
Recorder of Deeds
Democratic Party
St. Patrick’s church near completion and local crimes noted
A 75,000 St Patrick Catholic church at Waukon nears completion. Floyd Speeding of Nashua died under suspicious circumstances tied to a candy piece. Burglars strike Irma depot. express orders stolen. District court fines 22 bootleggers at West Union. Several other local items include a new county road association, a $10,000 schoolhouse in Farmersburg, and a poison fire tragedy in Reinbeck.
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Farmersburg
Clayton County
Mary Green
Mason City
County Good Roads Association
Cerro Gordo County
Floyd Speeding
Nashua
St. Patrick's Catholic
Waukon
Floyd County Court House
Charles City
Ida County
Irma
Bremer County
M. M. Murray
Lawler
Dubuque
Decorah
Fern Steger
West Union
Springer
Bertha Jubs
Rein, Beck
Sherman Nursery
Poluska
Giard
Republic
Chickasaw County
C. Ewald
Marshalltown
Johnson & Hillmer
New Hampton
Louise Klatt
County Farm Names Grow as Farmers Register Brands
Farmers continue to register farm names with the county recorder as demand for names grows. New listings include Mapledale, Brookside, Cloverdale, Ridgewood, Jackson Junction Stock Farm, Crystal Spring, Rosebud, Tip Top Stock Farm, Spring Grove, Blooming Grove Stock Farm, Maple Grove Stock Farm, and Village View Stock Farm. The Ronan stable features a 2100 pound dark sorrel stallion, a standout in the county, with Anderson Bros set to ship horses to East Williston and Ronan Bros sending a carload to Wittenberg, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Anton Buchelt
Washington Township
Mapledale
H. P. Nicholson
Frankville
Brookside
Frank J. Fenel
Sumner
Cloverdale
Chas. Frey
Ridgewood
J. P. Kuhn
Jackson
Jackson Junction
Jos
Kuchek
Crystal Spring
John A. Jewell
Decorah
Rosebud
Halvor T. Ramlo
Tip Top
John Harter
Pleasant
Spring Grove
John J. Infield
Blooming Grove
Ole T. Howe
Orleans
Maple Grove
Anderson Bros
East Williston
L. L
U.S. Express
Ronan Bros
Wittenburg
Wis
Ronan
Burr Oak
Ronans
Champion Hog Raiser of Cerro Gordo County
J. B. McGaheran remains the belt holder as Cerro Gordo County champion hog raiser. Last Tuesday he sold 140 hogs to Gibson and Clarke of Rockwell, each averaging about 400 pounds, at 8 cents per pound for a hefty check of 84.480. The hogs were described as a fine lot and brought a top price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McGaheran
Cerro Gordo County
North Town
Gibson & Clarke
Rockwell
Goats Relocated as Unknown Kids Found at Site
Yesterday, Curtin, Baker, and Ronan moved goats from the fair grounds to their farm two miles north. They found four unseen kids during the move. A shipment of 300 to 350 more goats is expected from Kansas City soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin, Baker
Ronan
Fair Grounds
Kansas City
Board of Supervisors Sessions Pause on Tax Abatements
The board of supervisors met this week with routine business only. Several tax abatement applications were reviewed, including John Evenson's plea to abate a $100 mule tax on selling cigarettes. The requests were laid over to the next session.
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Board of Supervisors
John Evenson
Dog Poisoner Reported After Terriers Suffer Doses
Last week a white terrier belonging to F. G. Putnam took a poison dose but was saved by prompt action. The dog nearly died and one or two others received minor doses. The community seeks to identify the mean culprit behind the act.
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Putnam
Mediation on Mexican trouble may proceed without Carranza
The Chicago Record-Herald reports mediation efforts continue with or without Carranza and his constitutionalist allies. Niagara Falls, Canada, is set as the conference site for May 18, with U S Secretary Bryan announcing the plan. Carranza's possible participation remains uncertain as Huerta’s position weakens and rebel movements gain momentum in the north tackling Torreon and other fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Chicago Record-Herald
Washington
Bryan
United States
Mexico
Niagara Falls
Canada
Huerta
Wilson
Villa
Hastillo
San Luis Potosi
Zapata Oo
Capia Velasco
Torreon
Heavy damages awarded in county court docket notes
Judge Hobson resumed court with two trials set. A verdict for the plaintiff in Fred Reutke meier vs Ben Nolte awarded 6000 exemplary and 501 actual damages. A June 2 motion for new trial will address unfinished business including Samson Scott vs Warren Scott and other civil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
John Mullaney
E. W. Cutting
Winneshiek County
Calmar
Fred Reutkemeier
Ben Nolte
Samson Scott
Warren Scott
Supreme Court of Iowa
Chas
Barthell
Howard F. Barthell
Equity
Palzer Looming Up In Boxing Return
New York promoters offer Palzer a return bout with Gunboat Smith for next month as his comeback eyes a bold reappearance. Palzer plans several matches before heading east, under promoter Tom O’Rourke, with a Hudson Wisconsin bout eyed for May 22 or 26 where he must prove his form after six months idle.
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Minneapolis
New ‘York
Palzer
Hudson. Wis
New York
Gunboat Smith
Gunboat
Hudson
Fulton
Nominations Fill Tickets for June Primary Elections
The filing window closed last Saturday yielding near full party tickets. County Recorder Allen Wise faces no opposition, as do County Attorney candidate C N Houck and County Clerk Olaf Kallevang. Sheriff contenders O O Ellingson and L H Flemming, Auditor M Lee Hathaway and W R Shea, Treasurer E R Abbey R Christen and Will Hustvedt, Representative H P Nicholson Jr and B E Jewell. Pfister district features Saxvik challenging Pfister in the sole contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wise
C.N. Houck
Olaf Kallevang
O. O. Ellingson
L. H. Flemming
Claude Morton
P. F. Meyer
Pfister
Saxvik
Mexican Pictures at Empire Theater Window Display
A display at the Empire theater features numerous Mexican pictures, some taken by Mr Holcomb's brother. Holcomb, with Mexico experience from work with a land company, is depicted in a photo with a Mexican woman mistaken for his brother. The exhibit includes a bull fight scene, a red hand bill for the pastime, and a second window shows scarfs mantillas and other bright apparel.
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Empire Theater
Mr. Holcomb
Educational Honors for Two Devorah Men
Two Devorah men earned academic distinction. Hen ning Larsen, son of Mr and Mrs Laur Larsen, won the Proctor Fellowship of 81000 and will study Germanic and Scandinavian philology at Harvard after Princeton. Rev Samuel B Hustvedt, son of Mr and Mrs H B Hustvedt, received the Parker Traveling Fellowship at Harvard, will travel in Europe for a year studying cultural movements in Norway Sweden and Denmark, then visit the British Museum before returning to Harvard around April 1.
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Henning Larsen
Laur, Larsen
Princeton University
Harvard
Samuel B. Hustvedt
H. B. Hustvedt
Parker
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
British Museum
Dog Owners Urged to Pay City Dog License Tax
City report shows only twenty six owners have paid the license tax while assessors counted about one hundred fifty dogs. Police will impound unlicensed dogs and, after a waiting period, euthanize them if taxes remain unpaid. Owners are urged to settle at the captain's window promptly.
April Weather Report by F W Baker
F W Baker reports April had a freakish character with mean highs of 58 and lows of 38 degrees. The warmest day reached 72 on the 26th and the coldest 19 on the 4th. Six days saw precipitation totaling 3.38 inches, heaviest 1.02 inches on the 24th. Cerro Gorde had 1.81 inches.
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F. WU. Baker
Zere
Suh
Cerro Gorde
Born in Slavery Pioneer Barber Richard J Wright Dies
Richard J Wright, a veteran colored barber from Marshalltown, died at the county hospital after seven years of illness. Born a slave in Richmond, Virginia, he was brought north in 1862 as a union refugee, worked as a coachman in Cedar Rapids, and later ran a barber shop in Marshalltown. His son Herbert Wright serves as United States consul at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Wright
Marshalltown
Wright
Richmond
John H. Stibbs
Twelfth Infantry
James Rever
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Wright
United States
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
the State University
Church Notes Observes Mother's Day and National Tone
Congregational Church will observe Mother's Day next Sabbath with the sermon The First Commandment with Promise. Evening topic The call for patience in our national treatment of Mexico. Methodist Episcopal Services feature Miss Josephine Liers of Khandwa India speaking morning and evening. She is a leading representative of the church in the orient and a fluent speaker. All are invited.
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Congregational Church
Mexico
Josephine Liers
Khandwa
India
Liers
Returns to Decorah after years away
Harry Nesheim returns to Decorah last Friday after spending time in the west with stints in Seattle and Tacoma during his absence.
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Harry Nesheim
Decorah
West
Seattle
Tacoma
Bassett Cyclone Hurts Family as Homes Ravaged
A cyclone struck Bassett Sunday injuring residents. Mr. Christianson, reading at home, saw a window blown out and rushed his family to the cellar. Two of his sons leaped from a hog house in fright, were hurled through windows, and another ten year old boy was buried under debris but survived.
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Bassett Inez
Mr. Christianson
Storm Damage at Colesburg Destroys Farms and Homes
Wind and lightning caused losses over 80 000 in Colesburg and vicinity on Sunday afternoon. Seven barns and four dwellings were demolished and vegetation suffered heavy damage. Several persons are said to have been slightly injured.
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Colesburg
Business Change in Local Shoe Shine Shop
On Saturday Nick La Fazan sold his shoe shining and hat cleaning shop to his assistant George Cochiot tis. On Monday Nick left for Chicago to start a candy business.
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Nick la Fazan
George Cochiottis
Nick
Chicago
Work in the Patriarchal Degree of Decorah Encampment
Tomorrow night the Decorah Encampment invites all members to attend in the patriarchal degree. The notice also promotes a sale of wash suits for ladies, with a wide assortment and prices starting at $1.00. Ben Bear signs the notice.
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Decorah
Bear's Outfits Travelers With Bargain Underwear and Gear
Bear's advertises trunks and suitcases for trips along with affordable underwear at 25 cents a pair. REN BEAR promises to fit customers splendidly at low prices, highlighting a wide assortment for travelers.
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Bear's
Ren Bear
Reed couple to move to Crookston for land business
L. O. Reed, recent Decorah livery retiree, plans to relocate to Crookston Minnesota to pursue land ventures. Friends regret their departure yet extend best wishes for success in their new home.
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L. O. Reed
Decorah
Crookston
Minn
New Decorah Store Announces Washington Apparel Branch
J Sullivan arrived in Decorah after surveying the town to open a branch of the Washington Apparel company. The venture will operate as a millinery and tailoring shop offering ladies and gentlemen's tailoring services.
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J. Sullivan
Decorah
Washington Apparel Company
Is Your Dog Licensed After May First Impound Orders
After May 1, the marshal will impound all dogs whose owners have not paid the license fee as required by city ordinances. Dogs must wear the numbered tag attached. See City Clerk W. F. Baker, Mayor.
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W. F. Baker
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Iowa Estate
Notice of the appointment of an administratrix of the estate of Mathias Balk, deceased, late of Lincoln township Winneshiek County Iowa. The administrator has taken the trust with bonds as required. Creditors and debtors must present claims or make answer to RELIA BALE, Administratrix, Decorah Iowa. Dated May 5 1914. Joseph Grivets, Attorney.
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Mathias Balk
Lincoln Township
Winneshiek
Lowa
Decor
Iowa
Joseph Grivets
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Cece
Aase Haugen
Peter Johnson & Sons
Decorahe As Co
Pelican
Edison Phonograph
M. J. Soukup
St. Paul
Red Wing
K. O. Anderson
School House
Freeport
Theodore Larson
Glencoe
Lee Hathaway
Democra
Flemming
ALLEN _WISE
Lawn Seed
N. H. Adams
Princess
London
Barker
England
Daniel Proman Prients
Cecelia Loftus
N. Y. Herald
N. Y. Telegraph
Lyman Brown
Murray St
N.Y
Owa
A. K. Batley & Son
Rutkemeier Vs. Nolte
K. Howden
Gustav R. Hamre
Ida
Thompson
Ingeborg Quansdahl
Law
Amelia Knoke
G. W. Adams
Collins
Harry J. Collins
Wm. Collins
Eliza Brown
Christopher T. Hoyme
C. B. Lennon
Lars M. Tjelle
C.S. Reice
Anna Ruffridge
Henry Ruffridge
Wm. E
Patrick McConnell
Ellen Sexton
Martin Sexton
M. J. Headington
Mexican Pictures
Church Notes
Bassett
F. Work
Ben Bear
Decorah Gas Company
Your
Berlin
R. P. Sanford, Marlow Building
H. B. Montgomery
THE
Star Theatre Vaudeville
Faye and
Tennien
Red Fox
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