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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
6
In Decorah Iowa a drunken husband was arrested for intoxication after causing trouble at home. He was arraigned but discharged when court found he was intoxicated in his own residence and therefore not liable.
Sarah Padden, on tour in The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row, brings a country club vibe to dressing rooms. A keen golfer, she prefers a wooden faced clock to talk of her roles and still finds time to visit city courses between matinees. Miss Padden appears next Tuesday evening October 6 at the Grand in Howard McKent Barnes' new play.
In the east window of Ben Bear's store a display of Dutchess trousers attracts attention. A pair of trousers is suspended with a keg of nails weighing over 100 pounds to show stitching strength. A guessing contest offers a free pair of trousers to the winner who guesses the retail value. Many guesses already recorded. entry is free.
Cowhide Bill Whicker toured town last week with a fund of stories and, amid buying hides and pelts, engaged a district court judge in a dog discussion. He sold the judge a thoroughbred bulldog to be delivered upon arrival, though the buyer was not Judge Hobson.
A plant in the Parman drug store window draws attention. The specimen, called Pelenipis Pompus Alba, is a large edible mushroom found in Glenwood woods near Fred Anundsen's cabin. It measures 39 inches around one way and 32 inches the other, and could have fed a hungry family if cooked fresh.
Dr. Leonard sold his restaurant on East Water Street to Wm Lenhart of Burr Oak. Possession was given immediately. Lenhart will manage the business while Mrs Lenhart oversees the culinary department.
Frank Brunner, George Brunner, and Henry Severson plan a several day fishing trip to New Galena. Sarah Padden stars in The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row at the Grand Opera House next Tuesday Oct 6, with a fresh, human, humorous portrayal of Nora. The United Play Co promises a splendid production with a strong supporting company, as seats are sold at Parman's drug store.
Oscar Winger, a 31 year old Springfield township native and longtime educator now seeks the Republican nomination for Winneshiek County Auditor. He explains how Lee Hathaway’s resignation created the vacancy and notes his formal nomination at the June Republican convention in Decorah. Winger pledges to serve loyally, work for the ticket, and perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
The window shows several Dutchess trousers with one pair suspended by the bottom, a 107 pound barrel of nails hanging to illustrate seaming quality, and a guarantee offering $1.00 refund if a seam rips and $4.00 pair if guessed value is closest. Advertised post office letters include T. L. Tucker Theo Husibi John Olson Miss Laura Hyl.
Notice is given that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor of the estate of Henry Paine late of Decorah township Winneshirk State of Town deceased who testate has taken upon himself the trust by qualifying All persons having demands against the estate are required to exhibit them and debtors are called to pay to Herbert D Paine executor Dated Decorah Iowa Sept 29 1914 C N Houck Attorney
Notice announces Louise Alm appointed administratrix of the estate of Ole H. Aarness also known as Hanson Orness a deceased resident of Decorah Winneshiek County Iowa. She has posted bonds as required by law and all creditors and debtors must exhibit claims or make payments to the administratrix in Decorah Iowa. Dated September 20 1914. Aubolee Nelson attorneys.
September 29 1914 local notes list visits and travels of residents to Decorah Mitchell Calmar Milwaukee Prairie du Chien and Chicago. Attended events include a twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Peter F Meyer and Mrs Anna Daniels hosting guests from Fort Atkinson Elma Calmar Festina and Huron Lake.
Centennial column records a Sunday visit by Christ Koch and family at Decorah. Neighbors assisted with Joe Filer’s silo. A string of local residents from Ossian, Castalia, Calmar, Postville and nearby areas visit, call, and stay with relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Steiner Lee, Eleanor, Vernon Lee, Florence Wiltgen, and others.
Residents report no damage from Jack Frost while noting social visits and church activities. English services are planned at the Lutheran church next Sunday at 10 30 a m with a sale forthcoming Thursday afternoon. Local travel includes visits to La Crosse and Chicago. Moving pictures at the hall drew good crowds and local residents attend La Crosse fair and Minneapolis trips while awaiting a minister. Yeoman deputies Beeler and Aird assist lodge interests in the area.
Madison records show a flurry of Sunday visits and visits through Decorah and nearby towns. Families such as the Hoyt, Fretheim, Bergan, and Halvorson clans hosted relatives and friends, while several residents like Mamie Drew, Miss Tosvanger, and Miss Heglie visited kin or shopped locally.
Fort Atkinson on September 29 1914 reports numerous visits from Calmar Ossian New Hampton and Spillville residents including Mrs F C Smith Mrs James Skoda and Miss Regina Pitzenberger. The piece notes travels to Wisconsin and South Dakota alongside the marriage of Miss Anna Pitzenberger to Mr Kloucek performed by Rev Dragoon with a family reception. The couple will reside in South Dakota.
Freeport notes church services at 2 30 p m with nearby visitors. Residents including D H Leach and Mrs Jno Pearson share weekends with Decorah friends. Several Decorah visitors and locals like J N Headington and Miss Hazel Sheetz appear in weekly cameo mentions amid social calls and kin visits.
Thomas and Mrs Stewart and other local residents hosted guests while Miss Skinner and Chauncey Miller visited from nearby areas. Families from Decorah and other towns picnicked locally. R T Robinson returned from Minneapolis after three weeks with relatives. A church social drew many young people from Trout Run and River End. Bears advertises Mackinaws at low prices.
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