Ossian Barber Wm J Spillman Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
Wm J Spillman a barber of Ossian died from a self inflicted throat cut likely early Monday morning. The death occurred while he was temporarily insane, with coroner’s inquest confirming suicide. The body was found near a clump of bushes about a mile west of Ossian by J Lee who reported the scene to Mayor Schmitz.
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J. Lee
E. E. Land
Ossian
T. F. Schmitz
M. D. Jewell
Spillman
Decorah High falls to Cresco in decisive grid loss
Decorah High School football was shut out 18 to 0 by Cresco on the local grounds. Cresco, aided by veteran players, ran in two long plays to seal the victory while Decorah, though spirited, could not recover. Decorah plans to travel to Oelwein for the season finale and will hold a Thanksgiving dinner upon return.
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Decorah
Cresco
A Variable Day Weather Note From A Turbulent Week
The day began with heavy fog reducing daylight visibility across the street. Cloud cover lingered until noon when the sun emerged and temperatures reached 42 degrees before clouds returned. Predictions indicate colder weather to close the week.
Marriages at Ossian Two Ceremonies Held at St Francis
At Ossian on Monday morning two weddings took place in St Francis de Sales church. Miss Irene Finnegan wed Mr Frank Schweinefus in a ceremony by Rev M J Thiltgen D D. Later Miss Elizabeth Timp became Mrs John Lansing in a ceremony by Rev W J Kremer.
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Ossian
St. Francis de Sales Church
M. J. Thiltgen
D. D
Irene Finnegan
Patrick Finnegan
Frank Schweinefus
Henry Seweinheius
Elizabeth Timp
Henry Timp
Cresco Court House Fire Destroys Clerk Records
Forty years ago tonight on November 30 1876 a Cresco court house fire broke out around midnight. The building burned completely and all records in the clerk's office were lost while those in the recorder and treasurer offices were partly saved.
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Cresco
Busy Woldum Plant Feeds Thanksgiving Bird Trade
The Woldum Produce Company plant is busy as Thanksgiving and Christmas trade boost poultry output. Workers pick 1,770 to 1,800 birds daily with pay at four cents per dressed bird. expert pickers wholesale 250 to 300 birds daily, earning good wages.
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Woldum Produce Company
Vital Statistics July Deaths by County Report
State health board records July deaths total 1 834. Allamakee 25 Chickasaw 5 Clayton 16 Fayette 17 Howard 12 Winneshiek 17. County causes include still births 2 measles 1 apoplexy 2 heart disease 3 pneumonia 2 diarrhoea 1 hernia 1 cirrhosis 1 Brights disease 1 senility 1 accidental drowning 1 fractures 1.
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State Board of Health
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Supreme Court Decisions on Winneshiek County Appeals
Last week the Supreme Court handed down decisions in Winneshiek county district court appeals. F. S. Monroe against Elma Crab tree with Judge A. N. Hobson was affirmed. Ober versus Jacob Seegmiller et al involved garnishment proceedings and was reversed and remanded. Opinion by Deemer.
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Supreme Court
Winneshiek County
Butter Price Jump Nears Prohibitive Levels
Butter in Decorah rose six cents per pound on Tuesday morning in step with Elgin’s move, making the product nearly prohibitive for many. Local merchants add four cents for handling, a rate not deemed excessive, as skyward prices spark socialist sentiments among shoppers.
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Decorah
Elgin Butter Board
Mail Christmas Mailing Early Emphasized
The notice urges mailing Christmas packages early with 25 days left until Christmas. It notes parcel post rates and the phrase Do not open until Christmas. It advises Mail Early Wrap Securely Address Plainly as guidance for readers.
Decorah Markets Wheat and hogs vary amid small animal marketing
Wheat quotes run from 1.35 to 1.60 per unit while barley ranges to 1.00. Timothy and oats trade around 0.50. Corn and hogs move between 0.00 and 9.50 with hog prices 7.00 to 9.50. Eggs and creamery butter price at the creamery are 35 and 43 respectively.
Fire destroys Frank Day ton home in north Waukon
A major fire in north Waukon last Thursday night completely destroyed the Frank Day residence and its contents. The blaze, which occurred shortly before midnight, has an unknown origin but is suspected to have started from a defective chimney.
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Frank Dayton
North Waukon
Edison
New Barber Shop Opens in McClaskey Building
Otto Solberg has fitted the basement of the McClas key building for a barber shop to be occupied by William Ulm this week.
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Otto Solberg
McClaskey
Ulm
Church Directory Congregational and Christian Science Society
Congregational Church led by Willett holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m 7 30 p m Sunday school at noon Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Next Sunday morning topic A Glimpse at the World Outlook Evening topic Timidity and How to Overcome it Christian Science Society meets at Free man Building 24th floor Services 10 45 a m 12 m Sunday school 12 p m Wednesday 8 p m Thanksgiving day service Thursday at eleven o'clock.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Local News From Ridgeway and Nearby Visits
Chicken pox spreads through Ridgeway as residents report travel and visits. Tom Sexton returns from Chicago. J W Griffith arrives home. Capron and Cresco trips noted. Louis Rue damages a car near ridgeway. mail service limited for Thanksgiving week. Epworth League program on missions for children. Mabel Gunderson parcel shower held.
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Tom Sexton
Chicago
FE. O. Ellingson
Capron
Clarence Aga
Canada
J. W. Griffith
Oscar Moe
Fred Albertson
Joe Hopperstad
John Hospodarsky
Cresco
Chas, Bender
Louis Butz
Steen Johnson
Decorah
R. Ringoen
Calmar
W. Moe
Elmore
Minn
Oscar Wemark
Kiester
Louis Rue
Ridgeway
Jeff
Ellen Guttormson
North Dakota
Cavour
Epworth League
Chilldren
Ada Griffith
Mabel Gunderson
Two Men Arrested Over Booze In Country Trip
Two men traveled from the country to the city, secured a liquor consignment and became intoxicated. They spent the night in jail and were arraigned before Justice Barthell, who imposed a fine and fifteen days in jail. The notice ends with an ad urging readers to bring their job work to the Republican office.
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Barthell
Explorers Eye Paraguayan Gran Chaco Frontier
Northwestern Paraguay presents vast firazing lands and vast forests to explorers. Gran Chaco is home to nomadic Indian tribes. Paraguay’s population is estimated at 1,000,000.
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Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Two Ways of Storing Batteries in Winter
The article compares wet and dry storage at Willard Service Stations. Wet storage keeps a battery charged with distilled water but allows ongoing deterioration. Dry storage fully disassembles the cell elements and stores them dry, stopping wear and enabling experts to assess condition for spring reassembly.
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Willard
Flour and Oil Blend to Prevent Rust Says Better Farming
A cleaning tip notes a thin paste of flour and oil forms a coating that blocks air and moisture to prevent rust on surfaces. It can be brushed on and wiped off with cloth or waste saturated with oil or gasoline.
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L. D. Crain
County Jobs Open for 1917 in Winneshiek County
Winneshiek County Board invites applications for 1917 posts including Steward and Matron at the County Home, Day and Night Man, Cook, Janitor, and Overseer of the Poor. Also seeks County Engineer and County Physician with bids due by 1 30 p m December 12 1916. signed by County Auditor Oscar Winger.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek County
Steward County
Matron
Day Man County
Night Man
Cook County
Decorah City
Oscar Winger
Music Re-Creation Urges Immediate Investigation
A call urges prompt examination of how music re creation methods work and how decisions during setup can prevent later regrets. It highlights need for careful analysis of practices and outcomes to guide future choices.
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Vital Statistics
Decorah Markets
Waukon
Church Directory
Mott & CO
Republican” Office
Decorah Music Shop
Sound Banking
Citizens Savings Bank
Iowa
China
Edison Recreation
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