District Court Adjourns After Mixed Week in Decorah
Judge Springer resumed the April term in Decorah with four defendants pleading on illegal liquor charges. Baca fined 50 dollars, Heath and Lloyd jailed sixty days for inability to pay. Court adjourned as cases and probate matters, including several estates, were processed. cleanup day boosted town improvements with Boy Scouts and students aiding efforts. Maurice Halloran returned from Des Moines promising action against Winnebago County officials, planning to seek federal relief if local courts refuse him.
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Springer
Decorah
District Court
Clarence Heath
Chas Lloyd
Sam Tostenson
Jim Tucker
Baca
Heath
Lloyd
Esterday
Interstate Power Co
Brogan & Rich Et al
Equity
Samuel Stewart
John Murphy
Lizzie Stewart
D. Wiltgen
Elmer Rosa
J. B. Lynch
J. H. Hoye
Castalia Savings Bank
J. D. Mullaney
Winneshiek County
R. H. Stewart Et al
R. H. Stewart
Sarah Elizabeth Stewart
M. N. Burke
James Boyle
Sarah Rooney
B. Anundsen
W. D. Kellogg
J. H. Hang
D. P. Hawes
Barbara Mikesh
Admr
Dakota
Clarence Green
Guardian
W. B. Spharepecores
Ole A. Forrester
W. B. Ingvoldstad
A. T. Holton
H. C. Hjerleid
Mouit Thor Hove
Gustav Anderson
C. K. Liquin
C. B. Leehtenberg
Tallok Brokken
M. FE. Hanson
Sallie B. Smith
Gunil Haugen
Maria Haugen
Maurice Halloran
Des Moines
United States
Maurice
Winneshieck
Chinese All-Chinese Ball Team Defeats Luther College 7-2
The Hawaii based All-Chinese baseball squad beat Luther College 7 to 2 in a Tuesday game. Seebach pitched well for Luther early while the Chinese hit steadily, scoring in every inning except the third. The visitors arrived late after a long road trip and still impressed with disciplined play and sportsmanship.
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Hawaii
Luther College
Menomonie
Wis
Luthey
Seebach
Luther
Harstad
Streeter
Ah Lee
Ryan
Mark
Preus
Short
Kan Yin
Kjos
Erickson
Alvilden
Fine Picture Of Odd Fellows Gathering On West Union
A yard long photograph by John Longstreet on display at B O Marsh music store captures the Odd Fellows gathering in West Union for the ninety fourth anniversary. Distinct faces include E W Cutting grand master Hi Cummings John Blaess R Bucknell and Miss Ollie Blagsvedt.
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B. O. Marsh
John Longstreet
Odd Fellows
West Union
E. W. Cutting
Hi, Cummings
John Blaess
R. Bucknell
Ollie Blagsvedt
Missionary Rev Hans Astrup to Speak at First Lutheran
African missionary Rev Hans Astrup of Natal will preach at the First Lutheran Church next Sunday morning and evening The evening sermon will be a missionary address He is a brother of Mrs Laur Larsen and will spend most of the summer as a guest at the Larsen home.
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Hans Astrup
Natal
Africa
Astrup
Laur Larsen
Larsen
Virginian Play Cancelled in Decorah for This Season
The Virginian will not be staged in Decorah this season. With the season near its end and outdoor weather favorable, management chose to pass the production and reschedule for a future season.
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Virginian
Decorah
Decorah Baseball Split After Fayette Loss and West Union Victory
Decorah traveled to Fayette and lost 12 to 2 as Hjerleid sat out and Victor Hoeg struggled in his first pitching role. Back home in West Union the team won 5 to 1 behind Baker’s two hit effort and strong defense. A return game with Fayette is scheduled tomorrow as Decorah aims to rebound.
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Decorah
Fayette
Hjerleid
Victor Hoeg
Vampire piece wins praise from Al Conigisky
Tuesday at the baseball game the college band performed Al B. Conigisky’s latest production The Vampire. Prof Sperati conducted and received praise from Conigisky for the performance noting it surpassed his initial impression.
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Prof. Sperati
Bradish Wins Debate Prize at Tome School
Norman C. Bradish of Decorah won the best speech prize in a debate at the Tome School in Port De Pens Maryland held last Saturday evening. The subject was that the Federal Government should adopt a graduated income tax as a constitutional measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman C. Bradish
John H. Bradish
Decorah
Tome School
Port Depens
Maryland
M E Church Notes Sunday Service and Mother’s Day Tribute
The M. E. Church notes a 10 30 a m Sunday service titled The Queen of the Home honoring motherhood as nationally known Mother’s Day. Attendees are asked to wear white and ribbons. At 7 40 p m The Girl Problem is announced.
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Queen of the Home
County Supervisors Confront Road Plan Debates
The Board of Supervisors meets this week to set county road work under the new law. Only about fifteen percent of roads can be tackled this season, with bridges needing attention. A concrete bridge offer up to 35 foot spans is on the table, while the How ard county line road faces a decisive choice between options. The Ridgeway route wins favor for permanence, with Engineer Lee ready to begin. A Brockway act session is called for May 15 to designate the system, with Winneshiek County listed for conferences.
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Board of Supervisors
Bluffton Road
Burr Oak
Canton
Howard County
Cresco
Ridgeway
Lee
Ames
Highway Commission
State Commission
Winneshiek County
Luther College 17th of May Celebration Planned
Luther College students prepare for a May 17 celebration featuring a St. Olaf baseball game and a tennis tournament. The day includes morning speeches by prominent figures, music, and an open air concert by the Luther College band and chorus.
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Luther College
Luther
St. Olaf
Gollmar Circus Chooses Hitching Grounds By River
The Gollmar circus plans to perform on the hitching grounds unless rain makes the ground unfit. Early Sunday unloading and tent setup will be easier for workers. The river offers a handy elephant bath, and advance agent Mr. Larue approved the site as suitable though tight.
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Gollmar Circus
Larue
Special Rebekah Meeting Noted In Oneota Lodge
The pes meeting of the Oneota Rebekah lodge last Friday night drew unusual interest with Mrs. Effie L. Butcher of Des Moines, president of the state lodge of Rebekahs, and Major General C. W. Paschal of Belle Plaine, commanding department, present. Addresses by longtime visitors preceded a banquet in the club rooms.
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Oneota Rebekah Lodge
Effie L. Butcher
Des Moines
State Lodge of
Rebekahs
C. W. Paschal
Belle Plaine
Pears
Sarah Bernhardt Coming to Decorah Princess
The divine Sarah Bernhardt in La Tosca will headline a four reel program at the Princess this Friday with a special matinee at 2 20 and shows at 5 and 10 00 pm Also screening will be La Tosca Universal Weekly and another feature This marks the first Bernhardt film shown in Decorah Don’t miss this treat Card of thanks issued by FE K Hovden and family for support during illness and burial
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Sarah Bernhardt
Victorien Sardou
FE. K, Hovden
Bargain Hats Offered at Low Prices in Spring Market
A note from LARSEN advertises boys hats priced at $1.00 and $1.25 in a special bargain. The seller says they found these items in the market this spring and are listing them for sale.
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Larsen
Classified notices list for sale rent and wanted items
For sale or rent items include The National Hotel lot Washington Street offers Christen Bros as agents. Necklace lost on Water Street to Mrs Gjerset. Store building corner Washington Broadway. bakery continues until sold. Horse for sale to Ben Bear. Two houses, 15 building lots via Ingvoldstad Lumber Yard. Swenson Valve Co seeks girls to learn cores. Four room flat for rent via C Hagen. Two lots with ten room house and small barn near Tid Ph St Tid at Republican office.
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National Hotel
Washington St
Christen Bros
Water Street
Gjerset
Washington and Broadway
Dan Riley
Ingvoldstad
Swenson Valve Co
C. Hagen
Republican
Placing Rainbow Trout by Decorah Rod and Gun Club
The Decorah Rod and Gun Club received from Manchester sixteen cans of rainbow trout each with a thousand fingerling fish about two inches long. They were planted in Bear Creek Canoe Creek and Trout River creeks. Bucknell was appointed deputy game warden by State Game Warden Hinshaw to oversee Winneshiek County and assist the club with future fish shipments.
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Milwaukee Road
Decorah
Hinshaw
Bucknell
Mason City
Mr. Hinshaw
Winneshiek County
Rod and Gun Club
From Delivery Boy to Bank President in Minneapolis
Theo Wold, once a delivery boy for K. I. Haugen, returned from Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate his mother's 76th birthday. His career path led him from Elbow Lake to Little Falls and Winona, culminating in his current role as president of the Scandinavian-American National Bank of Minneapolis, a $500,000 capital institution with $152,000 surplus.
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Theo. Wold
Minneapolis
Mr. Wold
K. I. Haugen
Mr. Haugen
Elbow Lake
Minn
Little Falls
Winona
The Lay of the Bell at the Grand May Twelfth
Bruch’s Lay of the Bell presented as a major oratorio with four soloists a strong chorus and an orchestral accompaniment at the Grand on May 12. Admission prices 75 50 and 35 cents. Also a local clothing ad promoting suits with prices from 5 to 15 dollars and calling readers to view the store line.
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Max Bruch
the Grand
County corn contest offers premiums for largest yield acre
Winneshiek County Short Course invites entries for a corn yield contest with ten premiums totaling 160 dollars. Eligible boys 16 to 60 must file intent by July 1 1913 and submit one bushel of 80 ears for exhibit plus affidavits from two disinterested witnesses. Details include planting, cultivation, and weighing rules.
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Winneshiek County
L. M. Enger
Acre
Sale Notice for Sallie B. Smith Estate in Decorah
Public auction at the late Sallie B. Smith residence on West Water Street in Decorah Iowa on May 10 1913 at 1 PM. Personal property including household furniture clothing bedding carpets dishes and more will be sold to the highest cash bidder. Albert Anfinson administrator of the estate of Sallie B. Smith deceased.
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Sallie B. Smith
West Water Street
Decorah
Iowa
Town
Albert Anfinson
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Boy Scouts
Baptist Church
Milwaukee Depot
Winnebago Street
Seshpo
Sue
Ayan
Evetes
L. Akana
L. Tin
Sing Hung
Ulvilden
Bredesen
Swansen
Rf. Streeter
Seebachy P
Vesee
Apan- Ayan-Mark
Harstad - Kjos
M. E. Church Notes
the Circus
Rebekah
Norfolk
Ben Bear
Wangler’s Drug Store
N. R. Groff & Son
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