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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
2
Miss Emma Jewell visits Du buque this week. Many residents travel for visits with relatives or friends in Minnesota Wisconsin and nearby states. Notable arrivals include Mrs. J. H. Bradish in St Paul and Miss Agnes Olson back to Nevada after home visits.
Dr and Mrs Meriwether departed Friday after a brief visit at the Barfoot home to establish a new residence in Ft Mojave Arizona. Miss Lena Kittlesby left Friday evening for St Paul to visit her sister Miss Agnes who has departed for China to teach. On Thursday a son was born to Mr and Mrs Severt Olson with high hopes he will become a first class blacksmith. Congratulations are in order.
Karl Sheel son of Prof and Mrs H Sheel suffered a severe leg fracture and knee dislocation when his foot slipped while trying to jump onto a passing automobile near the west side bridge. Passersby aided him and he was taken to Dr Stabo then to the hospital for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Cyrus Barfoot will leave their Madison township home next March to reside in Decorah. They recently finalized the purchase of E C Bailey s house at Mechanic and Pearl streets with possession on March 1. The Barfoots have many friends who will welcome them as neighbors. Bailey plans to build on lots near the city park next year.
René Rosenthal had a near miss on Vernon street when a southbound car on Washington street struck his delivery wagon. He was thrown clear as the wagon and horse separated. the driver did not see the wagon until contact was unavoidable. He suffered only a minor injury.
Bill Preuss nephew of Prof. C. K. Preus of Decorah has been chosen by Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota as his secretary. Hon. J. A. O. Preus, Minnesota insurance commissioner, began his political career in the same role, and friends hope the family pattern repeats.
George Hill reports a new local record as he picked a ripe strawberry from his vines on the first day of November. The vines are in full bloom with strawberry blossoms and fruit marking a notable early harvest for the region.
FE. R. Acres sold his home in the fourth ward to Ludwig Winger this week. The price was nominal with other considerations. Possession will be given next April.
Rev and Mrs H H Green celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday with family gatherings at their Decorah home. The couple married November 9 1864 in Lyons Iowa and have spent much of their lives in the Methodist Episcopal ministry across Northeastern Iowa.
About three hundred friends gathered in Hesper township to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Maland. A testimonial purse of 860 was presented to the couple, marking a very happy occasion.
Mr and Mrs H J Green attended the golden wedding of Rev and Mrs H H Green on Monday then packed their household goods on Washington Street. They plan to ship to Des Moines this week and will no longer be identified with Dee coral except in sentiment.
Hilmen Morris Vick youngest son of Mr. and Mrs Wartin Woldum married Miss Epha Selma Vick daughter of Mr. and Mrs N L Vick in Waukon by Rev. Fjelde. They plan to reside in Decorah where the groom works at Woldua Brothers' cold storage.
George Trowbridge of La Crosse was transferred last week to Decorah to serve as the local Wells Fargo Express agent, succeeding Wm. Biddinger who has resigned.
Rev N Brandt of Decorah lies ill at his daughter Mrs L B Reque’s home with Rev R O Brandt from McFarland visiting. The elder Brandt, aged ninety, helped found a Norwegian Lutheran Synod and was the first minister west of the Mississippi to hold services near Decorah in 1851.
In last week’s election several Winneshiek county men gained or retained posts. H. T. Helgeson won re election in North Dakota by about 3000 votes. Jake Preus was elected Minnesota state auditor with no opposition. Herman Haislett of Butterfield will represent Watonwan county in the state legislature. W L Converse, formerly of Cresco, was elected a judge in Goodhue county. H H Aaker, Progressive candidate for North Dakota governor, was defeated.
A. F. Porter, noted for collecting moths and butterflies, crafts decorative trays and charms. He mounts pressed ferns and leaves under glass with butterflies arranged artistically, using milkweed pod backgrounds and fluffy textures to enhance appeal. He is preparing an order of fifty charms for Marshall Field & Co.
Rev. Tl. M. Mason of Madison Wisconsin has been called as assistant pastor as Rev. O. E. Schmidt focuses on Aase Haugen Old People's Home matters. Mason and his family arrived Tuesday evening with the rest to join next week.
The Rev. John F. Childress of the Congregational church will preach both morning and evening next Sabbath at the Postville Congregational church. Dr. Willett will occupy Childress pulpit. Also note cheese sales listed elsewhere in this issue for Saturday.
M. J. Carter of Ossian arrives at court on crutch and limping, explaining he was injured lifting a barrel of apples when it slipped and struck his foot. No apples were harmed.
The Luren singing society at the Lutheran church in Madison township postpones the Sunday concert for one week due to the cornerstone laying of the Lincoln church south of Ridgeway. The new date places the concert at 10 30 in the morning on Oct 22.
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