Republican Must Build Bridge or Ferry Now
The article notes river highway disputes in Glenwood township and a court ruling that the power company must either build a bridge or provide a safe ferry to restore public access. Judge Hobson outlined options including a bridge at company expense or a cable-operated ferry with proper approaches, or a full highway relocation. The decision affects county roads, costs, and potential appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hobson
District Court
Winneshiek County
Upper Town Power Co
Glenwood Township
Hobson
Board of Supervisors
Smith Creek
Kolson
Peter Company
Sayre
Power Company
Supreme Court
John G. Svarstad
Otto K. ‘Schmidt
Wm. Halverson
Albert Forde
Geo. Graham
Graham
R. H. Miller
D. C
John J. McAndrews
Admr
National Bank
J. W. Telford
Etta Adney
Fred. Swehla
Roe
Jewell, Mover & Co
Sam Torgerson
Atty. Fee
E. J. Parewave
Willie Kinney
W. Green
Willie Kap
G. W. Katey
Nellie Estey
Samuel Stewart
John Murphy Law
Equity
Sam BR. Anderson
Wm. Noecker Law
Marie Anderson
Walter FH. Bucknell
Law
Elizabeth McCabe
J. F. Murtha
Dent
Mabel M. Haase
F. W. Haase Ray
Finn
Thomas E. Donlan
Ellen M. Bakke
K. Olson
Fee
Ole Marsh
Palzer
Rachel Odson
Wm. Odson
Late Dr Kellogg Dies After Long Decorah Residency
Dr William D Kellogg died last Wednesday the 20th inst at Decorah aged 96. Born December 9 1825 near Whitby Ontario Canada he lived in Decorah for about forty five years practicing dentistry for four decades. He helped organize the local Baptist church and is survived by his wife and four children from former marriages. Funeral held Friday at one o clock with Rev M Willett officiating, burial at Freeport cemetery beside family members. He was respected as a conscientious citizen throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Kellogg
Whitby
Ontario
Canada
Decorah
Baptist Church
Kell
Ailes D. Kellogg
Melntire
Iowa
W. M
Hattie Kell
Milwaukee
A. V. Kellogg
Dallas Center
A. M. Kellogg
Walter M. Kellogg
Frost. Minn
M. Willett
Freeport Cemetery
First Snow Storm Reports Across Township Towns
John Harter notes varying snow events in Pleasant township and nearby towns. Pleasant township saw ground white from a light fall, Mabel reported heavy snow, Decorah had a few flakes, Calmar Conover area had a touch, and Vaukon noted sidewalks white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harter
Pleasant Township
Mabel
Decorah
Calmar
Conover
Vaukon
Hog sale nets large sum for B E Jewell farm
Last Thursday B E Jewell sold an annual hog crop of ninety head. Four teen teams helped load them to market and the lot included spring pigs that lowered the average weight. Average 230 pounds, top price 87 45 per hundred paid by Farmers' Co operative company, total 1560 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.E. Jewell
Anderson Bros. Barn on Main Street Finished
The Anderson brothers complete a handsome new barn on Main Street. The structure is praised as one of the state’s best for its purpose and a credit to local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
Main Street
Messrs. Anderson
Short Course Begins Next Week
The program for the short course starts Monday and runs through the week. Read it, tell neighbors, and plan to attend or you will be sorry.
Stock Shipments Rise With Pig and Cattle Cars
Stock shipments last week showed a notable increase with thirteen hog cars sent to eastern markets and one car of cattle. Notice: during holiday sales we will stay open until 8 o clock in the evening Monday December 2. EN BEAR.
New Fire Alarm Ordered for Decorah
A city committee led by Aldermen Bucknell and Oneil and Fire Chief Olson ordered a Baldwin automatic fire alarm system after comparing Decorah with Albert Lea. The plan calls for a central station near the city hall area and a tower around forty feet high, replacing the current high bell. Location details unsettled, but the system promises faster, clearer alerts and reduced delay in dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknell
Oneil
Olson
Albert Lea
Baldwin
Decorah
Automobile Episode of Two Knights Templar
Two well known Knights Templar citizens visit West Union for an initiation and banquet. Driving home separately, one rear vehicle ran out of gas on Lomen hill and hoofed it to town for fuel while the other reached home unaware of the delay. No reporter covered the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
West Union
W. K
Lomen Hill
Spelling Contest Sets Dates for Winneshiek County Students
Rural and parochial schools in Winneshiek County prepare for a county wide spelling contest using the Progressive Spelling Book. Two top spellers from each school advance to a township contest on November 30 1912 with final rounds in Decorah on December 6, with accommodations offered for students unable to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Burr Oak
Aiewe
Highland
Highlandville
Pleasant
Sattre
Canoe
Stortz
Bluffton
Orleans—Dist
Steinmetz
Lincoln—Ridgeway
Madison
Decorah—Court House
Glenwood
Nasser
Frankville
McKay
Springfield
Nordness
Calmar—Conover
Sumner—Spillville
Jackson—Jackson Junction
Washington
Fort Atkinson
Military—Ossian
Bloomfield
Castalia
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Temperance League Organized at Congregational Church
A Loyal Temperance Legion meeting was held Sunday afternoon November 7 at 2 30 in the Congregational church. Mrs Kirkbride and Mrs W S Hubbell led the event assisting Mrs E V Logsdon as secretary pro tem. Twenty children joined and officers were appointed as the group planned future meetings each Saturday at 2.00 pm with 239 members at the first session noting strong growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Kirkbride
W. S. Hubbell
Frankville Woman's Christian Temcons Union
E. V. Logsdon
Walter Adams
Isaiah
H. L. Coffeen
Hubbell
Poultry House Bustle Highlights Market Chance
A busy scene at Reams poultry house north of town shows farmers unloading crates into a noisy facility. Four men prepared 3 000 to 4 000 chickens ducks turkeys and geese for market, reflecting sizable poultry value amid current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ream
Thanksgiving service announced at Congregational church
A Union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Congregational church on Tomeadey November 28. Rev. Wn. Meyne of the Episcopal church will preach. A Flower Sermon will occur the next sab ile morning and evening services will cover Self-respect as revealed in other companionships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomeadey
Wn. Meyne
Episcopal Church
Congregational
Methodist Ladies Sale Rescheduled to December 10 11
The ladies of the M. E. church move their sale to December 10 and 11 from December 6 and 7. They will feature Japanese art pictures again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
M. E. Church
Card of Thanks from Grand Opera House Managers
Weisers and Bear express gratitude for strong attendance at the benefit performance of Kindling last week. They praise the spontaneous support, pledge continued effort to bring high grade attractions to Decorah, and thank patrons for their liberal patronage and endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Decorah
Weiser & Bear
Good Cattle Pay
H. T. Ramlo reports profitable cattle sales including a milch cow sold for 100 dollars and two beef cows at three percent each to fund the Chicago market. He emphasizes selecting quality stock for steady returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Ramlo
Chicago
Ramlo
Bear Den Claims Strictly Square Deals on Winter Wear
Local ad features BEN BEAR promising quality winter outfits at low prices with a strict no overcharge guarantee and emphasis on square dealing. The message stresses value and fairness for shoppers seeking affordable outerwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Married couple Raymond Fitch to Olive S Forde wed
Last Monday Raymond Fitch and Olive S and Forde were married by Rev Lackland. They will reside in Charles City where the groom is employed by Hart-Parr Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fitch
Olive S&s Forde
Rev Lackland
Charles City
Hart-Parr Company
Our Fur Coat Sale This Saturday At Headquarters
Our annual fur coat sale returns with special low prices this Saturday. We promise the finest lot ever and invite shoppers to visit for good deals on fur garments at our headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Fur Coat
BEA
Thanksgiving Wedding in Burr Oak Bluffton Area
The marriage of Miss Bessie Sheley daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Sheley and Reuben Wilber will take place today at Bluffton. Both families are well known in the Burr Oak Bluffton neighborhood and friends extend best wishes for the couple starting their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Bessie Sheley
H. W. Sheley
Reuben Wilber
Burr Oak- Bluffton
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Daniels Dies After Illness
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L Daniels died Saturday at the Daniels home after a five week illness. Funeral was Tuesday with burial at Centennial church cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved couple.
Whistling Time to Change Notice
Beginning Monday December 2 the Posten whistle will blow at 8 a m 12 m 1 p m and 6 m This notice warns citizens the whistle should not be mistaken for a fire alarm
Death of Abner A. Clark in Des Moines
Des Moines papers announce the death of Abner A. Clark of that city on Sunday last. Clark was formerly a frequent visitor to Decorah after marrying Ella Cox, niece of the late Mrs. J. M. Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Abner A. Clark
Clark
Decorah
Ella Cox
J. M. Greene
Notice to Bidders for Madison Winneshiek School Construction
Notice is given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of the School Township of Madison Winneshiek County Iowa up to December 26 1912 for erection of three new school houses per plans on file in the County Superintendent of Schools office in Decorah Iowa Work to be completed by July 1 191% Right to reject any or all bids is reserved John Fulsaas President C Pilgrim Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Winneshiek County
Towa
Court House
Decorah
Iowa
Ae John Fulsaas
C. C. Pilgrim
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Ronan Wood & Land CO
Winneshiek Hotel
Winneshiek Co. State Bank
Commercial Hotel
Alice T. Donald
Prosper
Minn
C. A
Shores
Lewis Monson
the Shores Man
Europe
THE
Decorah State Bank
Wangler Bros
Nyal
F. J. Billow
Owa
A. K. Battery & Son
Omacus
Forest City
Mason City
Carroll County
Ben Freland
Clayton County
Waterloo
H. L. Adams
North-Western
F. A. Ferguson
Ole Amonson
Waterville
Allamakee County
John Fenel
Protivin
A. A. McMillan
New Hampton
Elmer O'Brien
Putnam
Fayette County
Joseph Werline
John Humpal
Peter Jacobson
Christ K. Lee
Ed. C. Moen
Carl Oscar Peterson
Dr. Kellogg
Temperance League
Bear’s
R. J. Relf
A. A. Clark
Victor-Victrola
M. J. Soukup
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