District Court Opens in Winnebago County with Settled Will Case
Judge A N Hobson presides over the November term as probate of Moses Perry's will ends in a favorable settlement for objectors saving at least three court days. The docket includes guardian reports, estate probates, guardianship appointments, and multiple judgments for sums and foreclosures as the term begins in earnest.
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A. N. Hobson
Winneshiek County
Moses Perry
Shepard
Postville
M. J. Carter
M. J. Klein
Shegrud
J. P. Kuhn
Henry H. Herold
Guardian
Ed. C. Albertson
Daniel Danielson
Hendrikka Danielson
Equity
Peter Danielson
Clarence Anderson
Olaf Anderson
Albert Anfinson
Iver Iverson
Guri Jacobson
Isabel Grindeland
Halsten O. Steen
C. Christen
C. W. Freeman
L. Reed
Marshall Field & Co
Woldum Bros
J.D. Long
John Ossian Porter
Chas
C. Barrett
E. J. Curtin
I. H. Conigisky
Grace Sanden
Fee
Edwin Hover
Edw
J. Hover
James Courtney
Michael Courtney
Simon Anderson
Tollef A. Istad
Peter Timp, Jr
Lodicia Dibb
Marguerite Gunderson
Gertrude Funke
E. W. Allen
Florence Lockwood
Karl Weiler Christopher
Mary Christopher
H. Smith
E. J. Amundsen
Barbara Iverson
Admr
Helle Hove
Wim, Murphy
Minor
Thos
Winneshiek Eggs and Chickens Rise in Market Trade
The Wol dum Produce Company ships 936000 dozen eggs from Decorah this season, aided by 78 cars of eggs and 140 cars from branch houses. Eggs largely go to Chicago cold storage and to English markets, while chickens and poultry employ about 20 workers daily. Decorah remains a major northern shipping point for poultry and eggs in Winneshiek County.
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Woldum Produce Company
Woldums
Decorah
Chicago
England
Winneshiek County
Woldum Company
Woldam Company
Presidential electors and governor results in Winneshiek county
In Winneshiek county the presidential electors totals were Republicans 2821, Democrats 1956, Socialists 22, Progressives 3, Prohibition 5 with a Republican plurality of 865. For governor Harding led 3141 to Mere dith 1644, a majority of 1497. Total votes this year rose by 75 from four years ago. The canvass was completed yesterday noon but footings remain unfinished for publication.
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Winneshiek County
Harding
Meredith
Reserved Seat Sale for Bohemian Girl Opens Thursday
The Reserved Seat Sale for the Bohemian Girl begins Thursday morning November 16 at E. J. Parman's. Reserve early as this production is anticipated as a major season event.
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E. J. Parman’s
Willmer Delivers Dramatic Reading in Decorah
Sarah Mildred Willmer presented the third number of the Decorah lyceum course at the Grand Opera house Monday, reading the allegorical play Experience. The performance depicted youth meeting Love Ambition Pleasure Pride Folly Fashion Chance and other life experiences. Her portrayal was praised as highly skilled and among Decorah’s best dramatic readings.
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Sarah Mildred Willmer
Decorah Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Miss Willmer
Morton Surprised Election of Justice of the Peace
Supervisor Claude Morton learned he was elected justice of the peace for Orleans township despite not being a candidate. He was surprised and says if he qualifies he may marry the first couple that asks for nothing and bless the union.
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Claude Morton
Orleans Township
Tragic Guard Member Killed by Switch Engine in Houston
Paul Colley a 25 year old Town National Guard cavalry member was killed instantly when run over by a switch engine while unloading horses in Houston Texas. He formerly lived in Arlington and later in Oelwein where his parents reside. It is undecided if burial will be in Arlington or Oelwein.
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Paul Colley
Town National Guard
Houston
Tex
Colley
Arlington
Oelwein
Supervisors to canvass election votes this week
The board of supervisors meets this week to canvass votes from the recent election. No new faces join the board next year, but Claude Morton retires January 1 1918, with Mr. Ryan taking his seat after his fall election.
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Board of Supervisors
Claude Morton
Ryan
Stock Shipments Divided Between Two Railroads
Stock shipments were evenly divided between the Milwaukee and Rock Island railroads last Sunday. Milwaukee shipments included a car of horses two double deck hog cars and six cattle cars. Rock Island shipments by the Society of Equity included two double deck hog cars and seven cattle cars.
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Milwaukee Rowan Bros
Rock Island
Society of Equity
Celia C Lansing to Wed Fred W Tuttle Next Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Herman Lansing of Ossian announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Celia C Lansing to Mr Fred W Tuttle of Postville. The ceremony will be held Tuesday next November 21 at the Lansing home.
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Herman Lansing
Ossian
Celia C Lansing
Fred W. Tuttle
Postville
Lansing
Winger thanks Winneshiek voters in county auditor bid
Oscar Winger expresses gratitude to Republican voters of Winneshiek County for support in the election. He pledges faithful service as County Auditor and to extend appreciation to supporters from other tickets as he serves two years.
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Winneshiek County
Oscar Winger
Election thanks from CN Houck to county supporters
CN Houck thanks friends across parties for support in the recent election and pledges to provide the best public service within his power.
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Cn, Houck
Civic club to open rest room in store basement
At the monthly Civic club meeting last Friday plans were unveiled for a rest room. Emil Rosenthal offered the basement of his store on reasonable terms and the club accepted. Central, accessible location with toilet lavatory heat and seating will open after minor preparations.
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Civic Club
Emil Rosenthal
Decorah Fire Department to Host Thanksgiving Dance
At Tuesday night’s meeting the Decorah fire department decided to hold its annual Thanksgiving Eve dance on November 30 at the Steyer opera house. Tickets help the firefighters, and attendance is encouraged even if you cannot attend.
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Decorah
Tests of Patriotism and a Potato Tongs Patent
Two million boys average nineteen years went into the Civil War to save the Union and fight for an idea not reduced to words. An inventor has obtained a patent for oven tongs designed to remove baked potatoes.
Worker killed by broken shaft at Milwaukee plant
Albert Kleinow of North McGregor died after a sawing machine shaft broke and the fly wheel struck him. He had been in the Milwaukee company's car department until Friday when laid off and then found country work.
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Albert Kleinow
North McGregor
Kleinow
Milwaukee Company
Card of Thanks from Sperati Family
The Sperati family expresses heartfelt thanks for love kindness and sympathy shown during Angelo Sperati's illness and their loss. They acknowledge flowers and tokens received and extend gratitude from Mr and Mrs Carla A Sperati and family.
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Angelo
Carla A. Sperati
Church Directory Promotes Services and Music
Congregational and Methodist listings announce Sunday worship at 10:30 and 7:30 p m with Sunday School at noon and 11 45 a m Epworth league 6 30 p m and Thursday prayer at 7 30 p m The Congregational text features scripture themes The Methodist message highlights musical offerings and a challenge to men plus a renewed invitation to attend and feel welcome
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Lackland
Epworth League
Myrtle Christen
Alert Larson
Elijah
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