Death Calls in Decorah Promptly Two Local Figures
In Decorah Iowa Mrs M P Moran and Jacob T Haas died within thirty one hours from heart disease. Moran had been active Friday before sudden death after a brief illness while Haas who worked at stockyards died at 1 30 Sunday morning. Moran leaves two daughters and husband Michael P Moran. Haas leaves wife Hannah Rossley and seven children. Moran remains shipped to Madison for burial. Haas funeral held at St Benedicts church with interment in Catholic cemetery.
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Moran
Henry Reeves
Mary Agnes Stack
Madison
Wis
Michael P. Moran
Marguerite
Myra
Decorah
Jacob T. Haas
Hannah Rossley
Willard
Mabel
Edward
Mr. Haas
St. Benedict's Church
Howe
Jury duty delays silver wedding tribute in Military township
Ole Kleve and his wife planned a Tuesday silver wedding celebration but a district court case kept him on the bench. With eleven jurors, the judge and lawyers allowed the trial to finish so Kleve could return home for the anniversary. Later, Decorah fire alarms reported a chimney fire at Dr Hoegs residence twice in quick succession, quickly extinguished with little damage.
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Ole Kleve
Military Township
Kleve
Decorah
Dr. Hoeg
Rural Carriers Handled Mail Totals And Damages Awarded
A Decorah report shows October rural routes carried about 60 007 pieces weighing 7 020 pounds and collected 7 528 pounds with daily averages of 2 461 pieces and 270 pounds. The Haase Rossley case ended with $3 000 verdict for the plaintiff on alienation of affections, but not guilty on adultery, and the defendant plans an appeal to the supreme court.
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Haase-Rossley
Post Office Department
Hogan
Decorah
Tyler
Haase
E. W. Cutting
E. R. Acres
Frank Sayre
M. A. Harmon
Supreme Court
The New Fire Alarm Testing Tour Planned
A city committee on automatic striking alarms will visit Albert Lea and other sites to evaluate the system. They aim to verify suitability for local needs and may test it on several points. The tower location remains debated, with court house square unlikely but not yet ruled out by the board of supervisors.
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Albert Lea
Board of Supervisors
Court House Square
Talented Musicians Coming to Luther College Concert
On Friday evening next week November 12 Miss Margrethe Pettersen pianist and Miss Sylvia Thorgrimsen soprano will perform at Luther College auditorium. Both are acclaimed as unusually skilled and have lately appeared in St Paul and other cities. The program promises one of the year’s most enjoyable concerts. Admission 50 cents. Pettersen and Thorgrimson are daughters of Lutheran clergy, Thorgrimson son of Rev H B Thorgrimson of Decorah. They should receive a cordial hearing.
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Margrethe Pettersen
Sylvia Thorgrimsen
Luther College Auditorium
St. Paul
Miss Pettersen
Miss Thorgrimson
H. B. Thorgrimson
Decorah
Horticultural Society Elects Blakeman President
Edw Blakeman and John Harter returned from the Northeastern Town Horticultural society meeting in Waterloo where Waverly was chosen as next year’s meeting site. Blakeman elected president, Harter named district director and delegate to Albert Lea. Harter won first premiums for seedling apples and potatoes.
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Edw. Blakeman
John Harter
Northeastern Town Horticultural Society
Waterloo
Waverly
Mr. Blakeman
Mr. Harter
Southern Minnesota Society
Albert Lea
Harter
The Dam and Other Projects
The Upper Iowa Power company completed its new dam last week and began filling the reservoir behind it. Water levels are low but have reached ten feet and are expected to fill in ten days. A work gang is preparing a power line to Cresco, routing via B. E. Jewell farm to Walnut Creek road. The city powerhouse now has a 20 horsepower dynamo, with a 75 horsepower unit planned for emergencies.
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Upper Iowa Power Company
Cresco
B. E. Jewell
Walnut Creek
North Well Pumping Under City Direction
Upper Town Power Co will supply the city with water from the north well for a week, with the foundation laid and motor installed. It is expected pumping will begin by week’s end. The south well water remains safe, while the isolated north well is believed to yield pure water.
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Upper Town Power Co
Cresco Rolls Past Decorah in 24 to 0 Victory
Cresco high school football defeated Decorah last Friday on home field with a 24 to 0 score. The win strengthens Cresco’s claim to a top regional ranking and a northern Iowa championship bid, as the Cresco squad continues to surge in the division.
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Cresco
Decorah
Owa
A Pioneer Passing Dr Kell Dies at Home
Dr W D Kell pioneer Decorah dentist died yesterday afternoon at 3 45 at his Mechanic street home after weeks of illness He would have been 87 on September 2 and spent most of his life in Decorah with a large practicing career Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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W. D. Kell
Decorah
Oaktel Tive
Mechanic Street
Kellogg
South Dakota
The Colt Show Promises Strong Attendance This Saturday
Preparations for the colt show are complete and weather permitting a large crowd and fine animal displays are expected. Other Iowa towns report growing events and local horses should help County turnout rival regional successes. Hymeneas: On Thursday Mth Rev Schmidt united George Bucknell and Elizabeth Lomen in Canoe township. Bucknell is a farmer and Lomen was a night operator at Standard Telephone.
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Iowa
C. FE. Schmidt
Overcoat Sale Promises Rare All Wool Coats at Ten Dollars
Lot 8607 and Lot 4351 present splendid heavy wool overcoats with storm collars to be sold in an overcoat sale for ten dollars. The listing boasts unmatched value in America and makes a playful legal aside about a stolen kiss yielding a life sentence at hard labor.
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America
Symonds Earns Certificates for Dark Pink and Red Carnations
Henry J. Symonds received certificates of honor at the St. Paul flower show for a dark pink carnation already honored elsewhere and for a dark red carnation noted in the Republican weeks earlier. W. T. Symonds, who attended, returned Saturday and said the exhibition was unusually fine.
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St. Paul
Henry J. Symonds
Republican
W.T. Symonds
Messiah to be Repeated By Decorah Choral Union
Decorah Choral Union rehearses The Messiah for Christmas season with Chicago musicians to fill solo parts. A future announcement will provide further details. includes notes of local residents returning home from visits to Newhall Cresco Frankville and Austin.
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Decorah Choral Union
Chicago
District Court Session Expected To Continue Next Week
District Court remains in session with prospects for ongoing hearings into next week. Several cases remain to be tried and will keep the jury tied up for the balance of the week.
Decorah Ordinance Limits Minor Street Hours
City ordinance prohibits any boy or girl under sixteen from being abroad after 9 PM April 1 to December 1 and after 8 PM December 1 to April 1 unless with a parent guardian or on an authorized errand. Police enforcement is ordered and parents are urged to keep children off streets during prohibited hours. Mayor J I Green signs.
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City of
Decorah
I, J, Green
Curfew Enforced for Under Sixteen After Eight
The Republican reports a revived curfew ordinance requiring police to arrest youths under sixteen found on streets after eight PM, extended to nine in summer. First offenses earn a warning, second offenses risk stricter action. leniency may allow attendance at shows if youths return home promptly.
Liquor Charge Stems From Pete the Dane Raid
Rev M Willett files information before Justice Barthell accusing Peter Peterson known as Pete the Dane of selling liquor in violation of the law. A raid on his restaurant uncovered a pint bottle and multiple empties. The case set for November 29 before Barthell. he faces additional charges of maintaining a nuisance and selling liquor without a license, with bond set at 400 dollars.
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Rev. M. Willett
Barthell
Peter Peterson
Pete the Dane
District Court
Cost of Carelessness in County Election
The article notes numerous election errors due to vague instructions. It reports that in ten precincts the judges and clerks forgot to sign the returns, requiring phone notices and self-funded trips by those officials to correct the records.
Farmer Badly Bruised by Silo Gear Incident
Springfield farmer Chris Hildahl was injured while oiling a silo filler on John Jordahl’s farm. His left hand was drawn into the gearing, causing severe bruising and mangling. Rescue required breaking part of the machine to free him.
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Chris. Hildahl
Springfield
John Jordahl
Decorah Optometrist LH Conigisky Praised for Eye Care
After Jacob Haas’s death left Henry Reeves without a buyer in Decorah, Wm Balentine of Prosper has oversaw shipments and sale arrangements. The local optometrist LH Conigisky is praised for accurate optical work, effective relief of eye strain, and reasonable prices, with many miles praising his service.
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Jacob Haas
Henry Reeves
Decorah
Wm. Balentine
Prosper
Reeves
Mr. Haas
LH. Conigisky
Adv
Card of Thanks from Mrs Jacob Haas and Family
Mrs Jacob Haas and family express gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement.
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Jacob Haas
Episcopal Christmas Sale at Methodist Church
The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church plan a Christmas sale on December 6 and 7 to raise funds. Life is a comedy to the optimist and a tragedy to the pessimist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
McMullen Monahan Tie The Knot In Castalia Ceremony
Justice H F Barthell presided as Adam McMullen and Nettie Monahan, both of Castalia, wed on Saturday November 11th. The ceremony marked a formal marriage with local turnout.
A Fine Window at Ben Bear's Store Display Firm Group
The west window of Ben Bear's store showcases a large assortment of fur coats and ribbons to be awarded at the upcoming colt show. The display blends colors well and reflects skilled trimming. The note adds that the Prince of Wales is legally of age but has not received a night key.
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Ben Bear’s
Prince of Wales
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