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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
2
The Republican Decorah Iowa established 1860 and published on Thursdays by A K Bailey and Son. The record notes the newspaper's origin and publishing schedule as it appeared in a historical entry.
Decorah readers list relatives and visitors from Cresco Burr Oak Ossian and Osage among many stops. Names include Phoebe James Bert Gates Anstis Welstad J Moore Elizabeth Byrnes Alvin Griswold Chas Ebert Amelia Knoke and E H Thune plus trips to Minneapolis Austin Kansas City and Chicago with visits in Fort Dodge and Story City.
Tuesday evening Mrs. J. H. Bradish entertained about a dozen at the Winneshiek for her brother J. B. Conyers and wife of Cando North Dakota. On Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Conyers and Mr. and Mrs. Bradish will travel to Culver Indiana for commencement at the military academy. Philip Conyers is a senior class member.
Ole Sorbo, a carpenter, was injured Monday at the Graceman store when a chisel slipped and cut the back of his left hand to the bone. Dr. Thomas stopped the bleeding and dressed the wound. Ole says he takes consolation in believing the incident cleansed him of his bad blood.
A misprint in May 7 issue changed a heading to In Western Kansas. F W P Baker asks readers to correct him, stating he is in Western Arkansas and his pen office is now Plainview.
Fixtures for the Haas meat market were shipped last Friday and are being installed in the Harmon building. The market will be moved by week’s end and, when finished, will be one of the best in this section of the state.
Twin babies arrived at Burt Stewart's home near Freeport last Friday and are reported well. One is a boy and the other a girl.
Tom Furniss presents The Triumph of an Emperor at the Princess in Duluth this week with a 5 reel production. The show features 1000 artists and 500 scenes and runs Saturday matinee and night. Tickets are .10 and Lie.
Commencement week begins with a Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 31 at 7 30 by Rev C E Schmidt at United Lutheran church. Class play Trelawney of the Wells on June 4, class day exercises Friday with Rev Newton of Cedar Rapids as speaker, and Junior-Senior reception Saturday. Immaculate Conception Academy holds commencement June 9 with the play In the Palace of the Polish Prince at the Grand Opera House and diplomas awarded to Clara Broghammer Madeline Rastetter and Mabel Hess.
The sale of lots in Scholl and Thomas addition at Decorah drew a moderate crowd with spirited bidding. In the first hour fourteen lots sold averaging just over 200 dollars each. Will Yarwood bought several lots, and bidders included Elling Allen Ben Vine Anna McNamara Harry Graceman and G F Baker.
Decorah entered six runners in the Independence high school track meet last Friday and earned several prizes. Con stance Rosenthal took third in the half mile and mile, Carl Christopher was second in the 220 yard dash, Decorah placed third in the relay, and the team finished sixth overall among twelve schools. The showing was considered creditable given the strong field.
Sudden death of Frank Lloyd at his Coronado home California is reported. He is a former resident and brother of Sir Wm Lloyd and Captain Lloyd of London. He was sixty three and survived by wife Mae Shipley Lloyd and daughter Katherine. Burial took place at Greenwood in Santiago California.
Wm. Post and son Fred of East Williston Connecticut went to Montana with Andrew Anderson to buy horses for the Decorah market last week. They traveled to secure stock for later sale to local buyers and ranchers.
BEN BEAR advertises blue serge suits priced at 10.00 this week Saturday. The suits are stated as suitable for Decoration Day and any occasion, with other options at 12.00, guaranteed first class quality, inviting customers to visit and purchase.
The Howard and Winneshiek county Republican groups select a candidate for state senator with an editorial backing Hon. L. M. Enger. The piece notes Enger as fair and effective, cites cross county support, and argues he best meets current needs while honoring Winneshiek’s past pattern.
Primary ballots finished Tuesday night with Auditor Shea preparing them for distribution. Twenty seven precincts require personal delivery by special carrier. About 15 000 ballots to four parties Republican Democratic Progressive and Socialist. Prohibitionists left with no ticket after lacking votes.
A Memorial Sunday service attracted a small audience due to a storm. Dr Willet delivered an eloquent sermon fitting the occasion and uplifting the listeners. Also advertised are summer union suits from Munsing, priced at $1.00 with a money back guarantee. BEN BEAR advertises seats for The Triumph of an Emperor at the PRINCESS.
The Decorah fire department treasury gained 311.20 from last week's carnival. Despite bad weather the carnival company left even, praised for clean shows and courteous service. Mr Brundage reportedly favored a return engagement next year.
Methodist Episcopal Church holds morning service at 10 30 with the topic A New Renaissance. No evening service due to High School Baccalaureate. Nearby Bear's offers summer khaki trousers and straw hats at 1.00 per pair with boys wear at low prices. Bear's Ben Bear sale.
Summer heat arrives promptly after rain ceases. Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday bring warm sultry conditions. Mercury climbs from 86 degrees by 2 PM Monday at Ben Bear's thermometer, rising two degrees by Tuesday afternoon.
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