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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
2
A parade of residents visits Cresco, Chicago, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Ames, and other towns for visits, business, or family matters. Notables include J A L Preus Minnesota auditor, Mrs. Preus joining, and multiple arrangements among Thelma Evansons and local families.
Preparations are underway for the Decorah Gymnasium annual banquet on Tuesday evening November 16 at six o'clock. Tickets cost 25 and 35 cents and the event expects broad attendance. The Congregational church women will serve and emphasize the gymnasium as a valuable community asset for youth. Take a boy to the banquet or borrow one to join the gymnasium.
Albert W. Adams, a well known Rock Island railroad engineer, died suddenly at his Cedar Rapids home after a period of kidney trouble and high blood pressure. Born May 24, 1871 in England, he moved to the U.S. as a boy, enjoyed outdoor activity, and sent birds and animals to the Bever Park Zoo. He belonged to St. Pauls M E Church Mt Hermon Lodge A F and A M Iowa Consistory El Kahir Shrine and was honored by a Masonic funeral attended by many friends.
Nels Haugen and 8. Boe visited St Paul late last week to shop for a new restaurant. Friends of Mrs. E G Opdahl staged a surprise Saturday for her sixty ninth birthday bringing plenty of food for an enjoyable visiting event.
A commendation from A A Thomas of the Owatonna opera house praises Lady Luxury as the finest musical show seen in the city. The production comes to the Grand Opera House on Monday November 15 with top stars and a late Milwaukee road train provided to accommodate Calmar visitors.
The Sala Meeker Brown trio offered a memorable evening with cellist Sala receiving double encores for two pieces. Miss Brown, little known in America, impressed with refined tone and technical clarity while Miss Meeker’s strong vocal numbers provided a balanced, well received program.
K J Yargens annual fur sale will be held next Wednesday November 17 with a representative from Marshall Field Co present and featuring a large selection. Special announcement noted elsewhere.
A barrel of fine New York quinces just arrived at Fred J. Rosenthal's offering stock at reasonable prices. Parman's Drug Store features all sizes of wind shields for automobiles.
The November term of District Court opened Monday afternoon with Judge Springer presiding. Delayed arrival shortened defaults and motions, limiting docket entries. The first trial, Lawrence Drake vs. 8. EF Brickner et al, is heard by the court with evidence to be completed today. The jury was summoned yesterday and the term may run ten days to two weeks longer.
J. J. McManus and wife with sons Everett and Joseph and Mrs. Chas Boyle of Ossian traveled to Clermont. On return their car skidded on a slippery road near Castalia in light rain, breaking Mrs Boyle's jaw while Everett, injured in a prior crash, was shaken but not seriously hurt. The others were unhurt.
Telegraph reports from Chicago and other cities say Sunday was the warmest November day on record. Chicago 75.3 degrees and similar heat reached Decorah. A rare November thunderstorm caused damage in St. Paul and heavy lightning in Charles City and Mason City. Minneapolis reported one heat prostration and Decorah saw light rainfall of one tenth inch.
HL Foster general superintendent for the Eastern division of the Milwaukee road arrived in Decorah Saturday night in his private car with his wife. He was accompanied by F M Wickett Chicago lawyer Maurice Rosenwald of Rosenwald and Weir Chicago Mr Hormel packer Austin Henry Reeves McGregor and E James Weiser of Fargo. They were entertained by C J Weiser and Ben Bear. The party had been on a Black Hills tour with C J Weiser as a member.
An advertisement urges buyers to purchase apples from Fred J Rosenthal and promotes a fancy New York stock trade, claiming high quality and desirability. The promotion emphasizes scarce quality and consistent satisfaction.
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