Second Annual Horticultural Show Opens With Fine Display
The Win neshiek County Horticultural Society presents its second annual show in J. J. Marsh building with strong apple and corn displays, diverse varieties from Isaac Johnson Eldorado and many local growers. Notable participants include John Harter and A M Morrison with numerous apple varieties and seedlings, Dick Stoskopf with apples and corn, and Valentine Barth with novelty corn exhibits. the event showcases grains, grasses, fruits, nuts, and unusual crops amid lively attendance.
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Winneshiek County Horticultural Society
Aples
J. J. Marsh
Isaac Johnson
Eldorado
Decorah
John Harter
Mr. Harter
Dick Stoskopf
Gideon Seegmiller
A. M. Morrison
Walter Blakeman
O. Lomen
Cresco
Bents
Valentine Barth
Chaab, Dahly
Henry Halverson
Rt. 7
Paine & Mumgren
M. Ness
W. J. Hauswirth
W. T. Symon
C. C. Olson
Madison
KO Brickner
Wm. Kreutzer
A. L. Abbey
E. R. Blount & Sons
Halverson
Hauswirth
L Hagen
Hiram Coffeen
Chester Bolger Gal
Louise Harter
W. T. Symonds & Sons
Decorah Lyceum Opens With Oratorio Artists Concert
A large Decorah audience enjoyed a standout opening by the Oratorio Artists for the Lyceum course 1913 14. Despite travel delays the quartet and pianist delivered a faultless program with high praised numbers including Mandalay Madam Butterfly Elijah and encores for nine pieces.
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Decorah Lyceum Association
Decorah
Calmar
North McGregor
Mr. Wheeler
Mandalay
Miss Kimball
Mr. Miller
Elijah
Miss Baker
Pioneer Norwegians Hold Annual Winneshiek County Meeting
The Pioneer Norwegians of Winneshiek County gathered at Luther College Saturday to hear remarks by Prof. C. K. Preus and Prof. L. B. Reque. Speakers included Dr. Laur Larson and Vice Consul Wist. A log cabin from 1853 once home to Eric P. Egge was shown near the campus. Officers elected: Prof. Preus president, O. G. Holfos first vice president, Ole O. Rodvang second vice president, L. M. Enger secretary, C. Johnson treasurer.
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Winneshiek County
Luther College
Eric P. Egge
Washington Prairie
C. K. Preus
L. 8. Reque
Laur. Larson
Wist
Egge
V. Koren
Preus
O. G. Holfos
Ole O. Rodvang
L. M. Enger
C. Johnson
Parishioners Gift Pastor Schmidt with Auto
Last Thursday afternoon four to five hundred members of the United Lutheran church gathered at the church parlors. A. T. Holton brought Rev Otto F E Schmidt to the meeting where Rev Gronlie Rev Fjelde Rev Orlando Ingvoldstad and City Attorney Nelson attended. Mr Nelson announced the gift of money to buy an automobile plus a certificate of deposit for 1100. Rev Schmidt expressed deep thanks and chose an Overland car for his purchase.
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The
United Lutheran Church
A. T. Holton
Otto FE. Schmidt
Mr. Holton
Schmidt
Gronlie
Lansing
Fjelde
Waukon
Large verdict in damage case reaches 8500 dollars
George Toney sued Lypes Iown Power Co for damages after repair work on telephone lines. A Waukon jury ruled in Toney's favor for 8500 dollars, the largest damage verdict in years in the region. The case will be appealed to the State Supreme Court.
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George Toney
Lypes
Iown Power, Co
Someory
Waukon
Supreme Court
Dont Forget the Boys and War Feature at Empire Hall
Merchants band boys offer a charity event at Marsh s hall on Wednesday evening November 12 to aid Decorah residents. A four part weekly feature The War Correspondents presents love and war in the Balkans with 110 scenes of Greek Bulgarian Servian and Turkish troops including perilous cliff steps rail wrecks and a mine blown warship. Empire Hall admission 15 and Me. Boys and children union suits offered at 50 and two piece suits at De 8. Larsen
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Merchants Band
Marsh's Hall
Decorah
Balkans
Empire
Larsen
Citizens Savings Bank of Decorah Seeks 50 Year Charter
The Citizens Savings Bank of Decorah formed with L L Cadwell and others in 1883 and opened under C W Burdick as president. ByJanuary 15 1884 its charter ran thirty years. with that expiry near, officers seek a fifty year renewal while Edward J Curtin, started as bookkeeper, rose to president and is credited with the bank’s progress. The final incorporation certificate followed S F Stewart deputy state auditor’s review.
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Republican
L. L. Cadwell
George Phelps
C. W. Burdick
A. W. Grow
Nelson Burdick
Citizens Savings Bank of
Decorah
S. F. Stewart
Citizens Savings Bank
Edward J. Curtin
Big Stock Shipments Across Town Lamberted to Chicago Market
Town stations collectively sent stock similar to Decorah's Sunday outflow, likely saturating the Chicago market on Monday. Eleven cars required an extra engine on the Milwaukee line. Ellingson delivered two sheep cars and one each hog and cattle. Young and Paine sent sheep and cattle. Jewell shipped a sheep car. Iverson Severingaard Haugen and Doran each sent a cattle car. Burreson shipped two cars Saturday and held about 15000 pounds of swine. Pearson supplied one cattle car to Chicago via Rock Island.
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Decorah
Chicago
Milwaukee
Ole Ellingson
Young & Paine
Frank Jewell
L. L. Iverson
Claus Severingaard
A. P. Haugen
James Doran
Ole Burreson
Henry Reeves
G. T. Pearson
Rock Island
Calmar Depot and Hotel Burn in Blaze
Fire discovered at 5 35 pm last evening engulfed the Calmar depot hotel lunch room baggage room and express office. Water pressure failed delaying suppression. By eight o clock the buildings were destroyed with losses estimated at eight thousand to twenty thousand dollars. A new depot is deemed certain.
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Calmar
Vale
Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Lectures
M E Church outlines a reception service next Sunday morning with the theme The ride of Christ. Evening quarterly communion led by Rev N A Mershon D D. Quarterly conference Friday at 7 50 p m. Congregational church announces Sabbath morning topic Hope Perfectly and an evening sermon lecture series starting with The Inside of the Cup by Winston Churchill. Seats free and all welcome.
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M. E. Church
Christ
N. A. Mershon
D. D
Congregational Church
Winston Churchill
Hall's Catarrh Cure Firm Offer Oath 1886 Toledo
Jos. F. J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attests on December thi, 1886. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Statements offered with testimonials.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Jos
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
Hall
A. W._GLEASON
F. J. Cheney & CO
Teke Ball
Northwestern Hide and Fur Co Establishment Ad
Hides and furs prompt cash prices for hides, furs, pelts. Ship by Tage, circular requested. Northwestin Hide & Fur Co offers supplies and cheap rates. Established 1890 Minneapolis, Miami.
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Tage
Northwestern Hide & Fur CO
Minneapolis
Miam
Germann Plans Move To New Water Street Store
F. A. Germann has arranged to secure the Water street store once leased from M. J. Soukup and will move his clothing shop from Winnebago street. The relocation will grant Germann larger quarters he has long sought since starting his business.
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F. A. Germann
Water Street
M. J. Soukup
Winnebago Street
Mr. Germann
Death of Mrs H A Cleghorn reported in Cresco
Telegram to Mrs Alex McClaskey announces the death of her sister Mrs H A Cleghorn in Cresco yesterday at nine. The remains will be brought to Decorah likely Friday for burial.
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Alex. McClaskey
H. A. Cleghorn
Cresco
Decorah
Mrs Abbey Appointed Deputy Grand Instructor in Iowa East ern Star
Mrs. Abbey receives appointment from grand officers as deputy grand instructor of the Eastern Star for the fourth district of Iowa. Those familiar say she is well qualified. Includes subscription offer for local publications in Decorah Republican.
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Mattie FE
Abbey
Eastern Star
Lowe
Bazaar and festival at St Benedicts church
The ladies of St Benedict's church plan a bazaar and festival in Marsh hall near mid next month. The event features booths with fancy articles and light refreshments, plus an evening entertainment. The note includes a magazine pricing line from Aeroorican and McCall's Magazine.
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St. Benedict's Church
Marsh Hall
Great Winneshiek Short Course Secures Lake Site and Exhibit Space
Preparations for the Great Winneshiek Short Course include securing the entire J. J. Marsh building on West Water Street for Short Course week. The Freeman store, west of K. I. Haugen's, is booked for the Corn Exhibit, with several other rooms under consideration for additional events.
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J. J. Marsh
West Water Street
Freeman
K. I. Haugen
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W. D. Coulter
Gen. del
Towa
Emma Letchford
Rt. 2
Ossian
Poland
Jno
A. Jewell
Cedar Hill Farm
John Logsdon
J. J. Soukup
Ole Orvella
Rt. No. 1
East Broadway
Wiggins
Hesper
Robenaamlo
Mabel
Minn
J. C. Beard
Lees
Bluffton Township
Terrence McConnell
W. H. Smith
Burr Oak
S. Whitbeck
Caledonia
Nesota
Princess Theatre
Barbara Tennant
Universal Company
Uncle Tom
Princess Pictures
National Bank of Decorah
Lowa
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Cca Voscocn
Redescues
Aunt Hegel Teen Fund
Winnesmeins
H. C. Hierleid
We. C. Hierleid
Lily Wise
Whitney
Sean
Lyceum
Pastor Schmidt
Rev. O
FE. Schmidt
Calmar Depot
Mrs. Abbey
Retownian
McCall's Magazine
Successful Poultry Journal
Today’s Magazine
Aeroorican
McCall’s Magazine
Globe-Wernicke
A. Leytze, H. A. Schremser, Henry Ness
John Marlow
M. J. Soukufp
Winneshiek County State Bank
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