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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1914

Page

3

For Sale and Wanted Notices in California and Iowa

For sale a fur coat at low price offered by Dr. Harmon. Wanted a reliable representative with permanent income. references requested from Joel Smith Publisher 314 Lankershim Bldg Los Angeles Calif. Also for sale a house and two lots on Washington Street Decorah Iowa. inquire Mrs. Mott or Christen Bros.

Dr. Harmon Adress Joel Smith Lankershim Bldg Los Angeles Calif Washington Street Decorah Iowa Mrs. Mott Christen

Adler-i-ka Relief Claims Mount From One Dose

A pharmacist named R. A. Engbertson asserts Adler-i-ka clears old foul matter from the body. He says one dose relieves sour stomach and the constipation it causes with swift, astonishing action.

R. A. Engbertson

Thanksgiving eve warned as town holds dance

Residents are reminded there are six days until Thanksgiving. A dance is set for Saturday evening at Marsh's Hall on November 21. Also noted are local deaths, accidents, and civic notes including a 101 year old Hamp ton resident, tax lists, and a bank forming in St Ansgar.

Marsh’s Hall Eleanor Church Hampton Mississippi River St. Ansgar Mason City Worth County McGregor N. G Waukon Hugh O'Donnell Jefferson Township Allamakee County Henry Lawson Postville Will Scholl West Union J. Marley 0. Hanson G. W. Barr Paul L. Ferguson

Quarantine Placed Over Farm Near Bonair Kendallville

Foot and Mouth disease alerts reach Howard County as Matt Larkin’s farm near Bonair Kendallville is quarantined. Forty feeders moved from Chicago stock yards. a hide from a died animal passed through Harmony and Austin. State inspector quarantines Cresco yards and orders hides fumigated. Dr Paxton of the U S Agriculture department orders the quarantine as a precaution.

Matt Larkin Howard County Bonair Kendallville Chicago Larkin Harmony Minn Austin Cresco Paxton U. S. Agricultural Department

Winter Winds Signal Early Frost With Thanksgiving Skating

The report notes a sudden cold snap after Saturday, with Mil waukee branch conductor Campbell recounting 12 degree readings at Conover junction and Decorah thermometers showing similar lows on Tuesday night. Snow flurries followed a light morning fall, and skating is anticipated on Thanksgiving if trends hold.

Mines Campbell Milwaukee Conover Decorah

Fort Atkinson Wins Bond Vote for New School House

Fort Atkinson held a special election Monday to bond the school district for 5.0 thousand dollars to build and equip a new school. Secretary A J Schreiber reports 74 votes cast with 52 in favor and 22 opposed, marking the first approval after two previous defeats.

Fort Atkinson A. J. Schreiber South

Thanksgiving Dance by Steyer's Fire Department

The Steyer's opera house hosts a Thanksgiving night dance by the entire fire department next week Thursday. Dances are noted as delightful and decorous, with an emphasis on order. An extra effort will be made to prepare the floor in top condition.

Steyer's Opera House

Hunter takes bullet in ear during chase near town

John Peterson was shot in the ear by a bullet meant for a squirrel while hunting south of town on Tuesday. Nels Hangen and Al Anderson were in his party and the misfire occurred in the excitement of the chase. The injury avoided a vital area.

John Peterson Nels Hangen al. Anderson

Republican Will Print on Wednesday Thanksgiving Issue

Thanksgiving shifts the Republic published date to Wednesday evening next week. Advertisers should send communications from correspondents as early as possible to meet the adjusted printing schedule.

Hand Smashed in Rail Yard Accident

Section foreman A. Oakland had a hand mashed when a rail fell on it while unloading rails at Rock Island yards last Friday.

Rock Island A. Oakland

Coffeen Wins Clinton Sewer Contract

A. R. Coffeen was awarded a major Clinton sewer project contract and will depart shortly to start work on the job.

Clinton A. R. Coffeen

No Thanksgiving Delivery By Decorah Delivery Co

The Decorah Delivery Co will not deliver on Thanksgiving day and urges customers to place orders by Wednesday November 25 to ensure delivery before dark. Propritary note by B. M. Graham.

Decorah Delivery Co B. M. Graham

Guardian pleas and Seegmiller settlement in district court

District Court resumed after a two day recess with the Clarence Christen guardianship case and the John P. Bachelder matter on the docket. The Seegmiller estate settlement ends claims with 7500 paid by Jan 1 1915.

District Court Clarence Christen Guardian John P. Bachelder Seegmiller Will J. J Gideon Seegmiller Emma Fricker Lydia Koenig J. D. Mullaney E. L. Allen W. M. Allen John H. Roth & Co A. G. Gunderson Black & Garrabont C. T. Brode Va G. Reed Job Perry Moses Perry Law C. M. Houck Henry Huinker Henry Broghammer John Broghammer Henry Humker Elif H. Johnson Carrie H. Johnson Carl Bock Julian Holkesvik Mary J. Thune H.C. Thune K. Howden Louise A. McClaskey August Westrum Interstate Power Co J. W. Lynch Gertrude M. Hogan E Briggs Equity James J. Hoven James C. Hogan Amanda C. Hogan Lacey M. Hogan Duncan McIntosh Jos Graf A. C. Tatro Va James Phelan Phelan Emma J. Vance Emma Crosby Celia Powers A. E. Brooks Man Halloran W. F. Baker A. Tl. Knutson J. H. Knutson Anstis L. Welstead Frederick E Welstead Mamie Annetta Smederud Tweedor Mathia Smederud Fouity W. M. Strand Fred Carlson John Hellentredt Geo. A. Hormel & Co Tans Auguat Sehrandt Mary Sehrandt Amanda Goddard Goddard B. Geling Bainey A Geling F. J. Figgs Bond See Jottlieb Langbein Theresa Langbein E.G. Opdahl Christen C. Trecinski C. W. Freeman Lars Erickson Braaten C. Christen John Fulsans John K. Tovden John G. Barthell

Decorah Markets Show Quiet Trading Conditions

Market activity is very quiet with corn at 50e and barley 55e to Te. Eggs rise as dairy butter falls back. Town embargoes at Chicago stock yards halt county market action while Decorah Ossian yards run as dealers feed pre purchased stock. Timothy quoted 83.75 to 4.40. High bushel weight slows corn movement until year start.

Chicago Decorah Ossian Timothy

Funeral services for Mrs Ingri Thorson at Big Canoe

The funeral for Mrs Ingri Thorson wife of Ammon Thorson of Pleasant township was held Friday at the Big Canoe church with Rev Seehaus officiating. She died on the 10th in her seventy fifth year leaving a husband two sons and two daughters.

Big Canoe Ingri Thorson Ammon Thorson Pleasant Township Seehaus

Spinster's Convention staged by Ridgeway Methodist ladies

Home talent play titled Spinster's Convention presented by the Ridgeway Methodist church ladies at Hopperstad Brekke's hall. The performance drew a good crowd and was well received. Also noted is a report of a mistaken ballot at the Fifth ward hose house and a request to return to J J Marsh.

Ridgeway Fifth Ward Hose House J.J. Marsh

Fancy Work Sale at United Lutheran Church

Ladies' Aid to sell Fancy Work and aprons on November 1 in the church basement with lunch served from 1 PM. Lunch 20c and coffee sandwiches 10c. Also notes a shoe stock sale starting November 18 at reduced prices. Church notice from L Peterson.

Ladies’ Aid Society of The United Lutheran Church

Church Notes Highlight New Junior Chorus Formation

Congregational A junior chorus of about twenty voices formed to assist the quartet. Rehearsals begin next Sabbath with morning subject An Advocate with the Father and evening The Question of an early philosopher If a man die shall he live again. Shoes will be sold for ten days at less than cost. L Peterson.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mabel N. W. Gilmore Box Poland Decorah Avenue John Streets H. A. Blegen Chester N. E Frankville E. c. Letchford Town Vernon Street Louise McClaskey Princess Paramount Dustin Farnum Virginian Kirk LaShelle Owen Wister Humestons Ole Oleson Spirit Land Mcuurseay Orsian—Calmar— Ridgeway Canton Mabey Spring Grove West Water Street N. H. Adams Seegmiller Christen Vs. Bachelder Geo. W. Patrick T. Z. Crawford J. A. Peckrand A. Shattuck Viola Grandeland Henry Paine Sara Jane Webster Eric Ness Mary ©. Rossel Narcissa Stewart Mathilda Broghammer Anna Ruff Sallie B. Smith Frank M. Bernatz Winneshiek County Oscar Winger L. Peterson Bear's W. Water St An Freeman Building Church’ Notes Graceman &Co Coats Graceman & CO
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