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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
2
Purely Personal lists numerous residents visiting Chicago Cresco Decorah and other towns. Travelers include Mrs Mabel May Walter Bucknell Mr and Mrs W C Duffy A Luros Miss Lottie Alstad Chris Evenson Dr Harriet B Amy Will Biddinger Mrs M Peak and others with returns as well as weddings and illnesses noted.
On May 12 the Decorah Choral Union presents The Lay of the Bell an oratorio by Max Bruch with soloists Mme Whyland Mrs W M Thurston Mr M J Brines and Mr Gustaf Holmquist a chorus of 120 and an orchestra of 25 under Prof Carlo A Sperati The event is billed as the season's best and Holmquist is noted for his bass artistry A full house is anticipated Monday evening May 12
Local editor notes uncertainty about a parade for Memorial Day with old soldiers weighing feasibility. Proposes a lightweight parade with veterans on a reviewing stand and student participation, followed by opera house exercises. Attorney Nelson to give May 30 address and Rev Lack to preach May 25 at Grand Opera House.
The Big Five Teachers' Association expands to six counties adding Chickasaw and will meet in Decorah for the 1914 session. Officers elected include President Cherney of Guttenberg Secretary Miss Garrison Fayette High School Treas Pye Waukon and Executive Chair Mrs Eva Fleming Decorah. Potential principal speaker could be Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver.
A group of California visitors including Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Williams and Florence Mrs. A. C. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williams returned last Friday. Mr. Baker toured Oregon apple regions criticizing costs and market quietness. C. R. Williams says California serves mainly as a winter resort for the rich and old, noting ice on Pasadena tubs and closed orange packeries though next season looks brighter.
The note from Strickland W. Gillilan, poet humorist, previews his Decorah lyceum appearance next season and mirrors his wit with a line about President Wilson and Lincoln. He will contribute poems to May Designer and June American Magazine and Outdoor World and Recreation.
Decorah shows strong industry as the Decorah Gas Co and Swenson Valve Co run at full tilt. Foreman James Reardon notes overtime and Sunday work, with the gas plant delivering about fifty thousand feet last Sunday and daily output around thirty cubic feet, while Swenson Valve Co. struggles to keep up with orders.
Rev. M. Luther Hill reports plans for a new $10,000 Methodist church on the old parsonage site at Mt. Auburn. The 52 by 56 foot edifice will seat 250, include a full basement with dining cloak and furnace rooms, and most funds are already paid. Benny County Times credits Hill for steering the project.
J. Curtin left Friday for New York to attend the National Agricultural Society annual meeting. As a state fair board member he acts as a state representative, with Mrs. Curtin accompanying him.
Players on the All-Chinese ball team visiting Decorah recall Miss Nelle Haines formerly a Decorah public school manual training teacher now in Honolulu. The group toured Decorah high school singing for students. The piece also notes Decorah's Rev. VU. Gi. B. Pierce gave an invocation at the International Kindergarten Union meeting in Washington.
Durango Colorado April 28 1909 former Decorian John Meuser died of cancer the previous evening at age after a life in Durango He was the son of Joher a jeweler and served as deputy sheriff district clerk and alderman He is survived by his wife two sisters and two brothers
Many old settlers in the state plan to visit Gettysburg for the fifty year anniversary. Peter Quinn is the only eligible local man, yet he doubts he can make the trip as Alderman John Oneil departs for Outlook, Canada on business.
G. N. Kjome and Ed. Lynne announce a partnership to combine their flour and feed stocks. They will operate from Kjome’s Washington and Main corner stand, while Lynne’s Hutchinson building opposite the post office serves as a warehouse during his lease term.
George Mizener expects arrival this week of a fine new soda fountain to be installed in his Winneshiek hotel block confectionery and news stand. It will accompany his popular line of Men’s nightrobes and offers quality savings, claiming at least 25 percent off comparable purchases at BEAR’S.
Kathleen Stella Sherry and Melvin A. Johnson married at eight o'clock Saturday morning with a small bridal party. After a wedding breakfast at the bride's home they left for Cresco and Minneapolis, to be at home after June tenth in Peter McCaffery house. The bride, educated at St Mary Academy Prairie du Chien, is the daughter of Hughne and wife. The groom works with Peter Johnson & Sons. Also, Miss Edrie Smith and Mr Iver Draker married yesterday at the bride's parents home in Fremont township with many local friends offering congratulations.
Next Saturday we shall put on sale 50 men's all wool suits at 12.50 dollars each, billed as the best values shown by BEAR.
Lorentz H. Rygg died Saturday morning at his Decorah home after a lingering stomach illness. Born December 29, 1831 in Frosten Throndhjem Norway he immigrated in 1870 with his family. He lived in Hesper Cresco and Fillmore County before moving to Decorah in 1890 where he purchased the home of his death. He was active in United Lutheran Church serving on the church council for years. He leaves a widow four sons Hans John Andreas Johannes and two daughters Mrs. C Clausen and Mrs. Tollef Twenge twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 PM at the United Lutheran Church with Rev Schmidt officiating.
Frank Sayre sold his West Decorah residence to A B Olson the west side grocer. Sayre plans to move nearer the office and hopes to build on this side next summer if he obtains needed help.
A short Mother’s Day note urges honoring the best woman in your life with a colored carnation if she is living, or a white carnation if she has passed, as a small gesture to show respect.
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