Thanksgiving helper urged as season ends
A call to share meals with the needy follows Thanksgiving. A Holstein stock sale in Waterloo saw 30000 dollars paid mostly for cows. August Leek, a Charles City mail carrier, broke his leg after stepping into an open coal hole. Hart-Parr Co of Charles City faces 15000 dollars suit over an employee’s death. At Ida Grove a barbecue marks a new lighting system. Glenn Furman of Mason City was arrested for wire desertion. Advertised letters at Decorah post office include Violet Young Maggie Johnson Marie Hamre and H E Clark. Ray Barrett, farm worker for Bert McKague at Mason City, leads local corn huskers with 111 bushels per day for eighteen days and a top day of 135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
August Leek
Charles City
Hart-Parr Co
Jesse Smith
Ida Grove
Glenn Furman
American Express
Mason City
Decorah
Violet Young
Maggie Johnson
Mariel Hamre
H. E. Clark
Ray Barrett
Bert McKague
Barrett
Fine Hunting in Winneshiek County Showcases Bountiful Quail
Hunters report abundant game this year with quail in many bags and big totals for pheasants and rabbits. An afternoon outing yielded eight quail while a Sunday trip brought sixteen squirrels. other groups collected diverse totals including pheasants, quail, and rabbits. Observers note wild Hungarian pheasants released two years ago remain tame and widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek
Indian History of Winneshiek Co. book released
Charles Philip Hexom compiled The Indian History of Winneshiek Co now issued in book form. It covers tribal origin removal to the Iowa region social organization customs religion and Decorah lineages with Fort Atkinson Mission school and trading post chapters and period illustrations. Copies priced sixty cents at E. J. Parman and Richard Schrubbe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Co
Charles Philip Hexom
Towa
Decorah
Chief Winneshiek
Fort Atkinson
Mission School
Waukon-Decorah
Little Winneshiek
Hexom
E. J. Parman
Richard Schrubbe
Supreme Court Decides for Scott in Family Estate Suit
Attorney M A Harmon received word that the Supreme Court decided in favor of Scott in the dispute between brothers Sampson and Warren Scott over their father's estate. The case, appealing from Judge Hobson, involved statute of limitations and other legal points. Supreme Court affirmed the previous ruling. the fortieth appeal from Judge Hobson with only one reversal and one modification.
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M. A. Harmon
Supreme Court
Scott
Church Notices Highlight Sermons on Purity and America
M E B Church schedules 10 30 a m sermon Hot Shots for Boss Alcohol and 7 30 p m Personal Purity in response to Goo free W Clarke plea for state pulpits. Congregational church next Sabbath morning Willingness to Suffer as a Measure of Worth with evening praise by the choir and Edison phonograph Thanksgiving recitations by Puritan maidens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Goo. Free
W. Clarke
Congregational Church
Dangerous bridge safety warning for local children
The Hat in the north part of third ward Bridge to John Woll's is warned as dangerous for children. Wire nettings should be added between the platform and suspension wires to prevent falls into deep water below. No accidents have occurred yet but risk is present for locals crossing the river.
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Third Ward
John Woll
Judge Granger Improving Seeks California Winter Rest
Judge Granger has recovered from his exertion and will travel to his son's prison in Arkansas on Wednesday. The Stilwell party accompanied him to Kansas City where Rolla joined, then he will proceed to California for the winter. Friends wish for a rapid, complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon Standard
Granger
Arkansas
Thel Stilwell
Kansas City
Rolla
California
Hog market slips with steady receipts in Chicago week
The hog market shows a slight price decline as Chicago receipts reach 168,679 last week, nearly matching the prior year. Local prices range from 7.00 to 7.25 with fairly good receipts overall.
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Chicago
Winneshiek Short Course Promises Record Attendance
With the county short course two weeks away, organizers expect higher attendance than last year the largest and most successful in the state. Prizes are larger this year including a White Holland turkey from Mrs. C C Evans. program and ticket details appear on page eight. The county spelling contest for eighth graders is set for Friday evening December 12 with lively entertainments and lectures throughout the week free to season ticket holders. Tickets available countywide or from Secretary Enger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Towa
Ames
Decorah
Madison County
Enger
C. C. Evans
Glenwood Township
Death of Roland P. Lincoln in St Paul
Roland P. Lincoln died Sunday at Luther hospital St Paul after a lingering illness of over a year. Doctors Woodward Halbert and Hubbell confirmed pernicious anemia. Born January 3 1887 in Hesper township Winneshiek county Iowa he lived in Decorah and later South Dakota before returning to St Paul for care. Burial was at Burr Oak cemetery with funeral services held at the MEF church led by Rev M Willett.
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Roland P. Lincoln
Elwin
Cora Lincoln
A. Lincoln
Luther Hospital
St. Paul
Woodward
Halbert
Chicago
Hubbell
Lincoln
River Street
Decorah
Iowa
South Dakota
Hesper Township
Winneshiek County
Burr Oak
Thanksgiving Post Office Hours Noted
Today is a legal holiday and the post office observes Thanksgiving. General delivery will open in the morning, then reopen from 4 to 5 p.m., with carrier windows operating in the same hours.
Bought and Paid For heads to the opera house in January
The play described as one of the biggest theatrical triumphs under W. A. Brady will play at the opera house early next January. Crowded houses are noted in advance as the show travels to many cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brady
Beauseant Commandery Inspected at Special Meeting
A special meeting of Beauseant Commandery Knights Templar was held Monday night. The annual inspection was conducted by Sir Knight Earl D Fisk of West Union, inspector for the fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Knight Earl D Fisk
West Union
Chicken Pie Supper benefits Woman's Relief Corps
The Woman's Relief Corps will host a Chicken Pie Supper at their hall on Tuesday December 8 starting at five o'clock until all served. An afternoon sale features aprons and fancy articles. Supper price is 25 cents.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Garfield Circle Supper and Fur Cap Sale
Garfield Circle will serve a supper in Yeoman Hall on Wednesday evening December 3 starting at 5 30. All welcome. Bear's offers a fresh supply of winter fur caps from 2 50 upward for those attending.
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Garfield Circle
Garfled Circle
Yeoman Hall
Change in Milwaukee time card eyed to restore Decorah Calmar service
Officials review the new time card effective November 16 as complaints mount. Conductor Fred Campbell cites Calmar input on adjusting train 203 from Decorah by 12 25 to depart Calmar after the 9 50 Chicago train, enabling a 11 10 Decorah return and a connection to the East and North. The measure could revive the long standing, satisfactory service and may proceed despite Davenport line passengers waiting longer at Calmar.
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Milwaukee Road
Fred Campbell
Decorah
Calmar
Chicago
Davenport
Obituaries of Henry Willsie and Mrs Selma Larson
Relatives learned of Henry Willsie's death on November 17 at his son's home in Cranford New Jersey. Born in 1840 near London Ontario he served in the Civil War and later worked in La Crosse contracting. Interment was at Fayette. Mrs Selma Larson died November 20 in Hudson Wisconsin after years of nervous trouble. She was born in Sweden February 20 1859 and lived in Decorah thirty five years. Funeral was in Hastings with interment there. She was known for Christian charity and community ties.
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Henry Willsie
Cranford
N. J
Mr. Willsie
London
Ontario
Thomas
Jane Willsie
Burr Oak
Pea Ridge
Upper Iowa University
Charlotte Lamm
Fayette
la Crosse
Wm. McKinley
Henry Elmer
Etta Jane
Carl Larson
Hudson
Wis
Larson
Selma Erickson
Sweden
America
Hastings
Minn
Decorah
Roy Larson
Minneapolis
L. T. Erickson
Charles Hanson
John Holmquist
C. B. Erickson
Otto Dahlfelm
Iowa State short courses train rural teachers for new subjects
The extension department of Iowa State College will run six day courses for about 15 000 Iowa rural teachers to learn agriculture domestic science and manual training ahead of the new law. Sessions start in Clarion with counties booked for fourteen towns this winter and spring. E C Bishop R K Farrar and Miss Ethel Phelps lead instruction focused on practical class material and home made equipment. Winneshiek County plans a March course under Superintendent Miller.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Clarion
Wright County
E. C. Bishop
R. K. Farrar
Ethel Phelps
Towa
Towa State College
Winneshiek County
Miller
Demonstration of the Edison at Parman’s store
A Edison demonstration drew many visitors to E J Parman's store last Thursday afternoon and evening. Mr Blish of Harger Blish Des Moines state agents explained the machine as a large catalog of music was played. Applause showed the audience’s approval. This was Mr Blish’s second visit and Mr Parman’s role as local representative is well known.
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Edison
E. J. Parman
Blish
Harger & Blish
Des Moines
Mr. Parman
Resigns as Head of State Board of Education
James H. Trewin of Cedar Rapids resigns as president of the state board of education after years of service. He cites personal reasons for retirement and will not relinquish his board duties. D. D. Murphy of Elkader is chosen to succeed him on the board’s faculty committee.
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James H. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Education
Trewin
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
Des Moines Saloon Closures Follow Notary Slips
Des Moines Supreme Court shuts down the city saloons after ruling stenographer Miss Bessie Cohen lacked authority to take affidavits for the 1910 petition. She had applied for renewal but failed to file the required official indorsement. A stay of execution may allow operation for thirty to sixty days.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
District Court
Bessie Cohen
Miss Cohen
Cutting Down Expenses in Decorah Post Office
The Decorah Wells Fargo agent Wm Biddinger will drop his regular driver and handle the wagon himself. A clerk will replace some work and wait on customers. The move aims to save costs but risks handling heavy parcels. Consolidation of offices and a single agent may follow as in other towns.
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Decorah
Wm. Biddinger
Wells Fargo
Waverly editor sues for slander over Willow Lawn letter
T C Hullman editor of the Waverly Democrat sues Henry Woodford for 15000 dollars claiming slander. The suit stems from a long ago demand of 35200 left at Willow Lawn farm near Waverly. The case mirrors past comment and Woodford's remark about Hullman.
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T. C. Hullman
Waverly
No Goods Delivered Delays Due to Thanksgiving
Local notice from Bear's department store states no deliveries today as delivery horses are in the barn and drivers celebrate. Promotes an 810.00 winter overcoat sale labeled Ben Bear and urges customers to visit the store to see the new overcoat, highlighting value and limited availability.
Lost tortoise shell hair nails and for sale farm ad
Lost two large tortoise shell hair nails please leave at this office. For sale stock of groceries and fixtures inquire at Decorah State Bank. 130 acre farm with good improvements three miles north east of Mahet Fillmore County Minnesota inquire of N. W. Gilmore Box 112 Mabel Minnesota wanted to buy an 80 or 120 acre farm near Ossian or Castalia Iowa price and terms must be right Box 11 Monona Iowa
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Decorah State Bank
Mahet
Fillmore Co
Minn
W. Gilmore
Box
Mabel
Ossian
Castalia
Iowa
Monona
Towa
Hesper
Robena Ramo
Lees
Bluffton Township
Terrence McConnell
W. H. Smith
Decorah
Aki
Burr Oak
Whitbeck
Caledonia
Mineleta
Rare all wool hand tailored suits at holiday prices
Bargain notice highlights 100 splendid all wool hand tailored suits priced at 13.50 16.50 and 15. Also promises best values in days to come and invites customers to compare before buying winter clothing at Bear's with a guarantee on every item.
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Bear
Missing Garfield bell shocks Delaware village church
In Delhi Delaware County a Baptist church once thrived but now lacks members after deaths and removals. The Garfield memorial bell, sold years ago, was taken from its place last Monday night, with three attempts reported and the final two thwarted. A vocational analyst notes millionaires donate late in life.
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Delhi
Delaware County
West Union
Strangler Lewis Identified as Ed Fredericks of Lansing
Local friends declare the heavyweight wrestler known as Strangler Lewis is Ed Fredericks of Lansing. Fredericks, a Kentucky native now based in Louisville, has risen in wrestling circles and is hoped to succeed Frank Gotch as heavyweight champion.
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Ed. “Strangler
Dry Wood For Sale By Ronan Wood & Land Co
Four teams hauling available for prompt delivery of oak and poplar dry wood. Contact phone 124 for arrangements. Russian woman killed her husband in a duel with rapiers, signaling decline of the rolling pin era.
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Ronan Wood & Land CO
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the Indian History of Winneshiek Co
The
Decorah Republican
Winneshiek’s
Beauseant Commandery
Six Day
New York
East Broadway
Wiggins
Soukup
Rt. 2
Ole Orvella
Rt. No. 1
Wangler
Wangler’s Drug Store
Strangler
Lewis
Muller Bros
Citizens Bank Building
Princess and Empire
Daniel Frohman
Mary Pickford
Famous Players
Princess
Empire
the Empire
Frank A. Germann
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