Shocking Fires and Local Losses Across Iowa Towns
A spree of incidents from Iowa towns includes Fred Bell’s late boat house fire, a Mason City fall injuring D. H. Helm, and an attack on George Zack with five shots fired. Reports note cholera hog losses near Perry Beck, a $2,000,000 reservoir project, and a large Adams Express liquor nuisance indictment. Market updates show cattle shipments from Charles Henry and Pelton hog sales, while Lisbon hosts a festival selling 2500 pounds of sauerkraut and 500 pounds of weiners. Governor Carroll revokes a Cedar Rapids notary certificate for Andrew Dugane amid loan shark allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Eive Town
Waukon
Chicago
Frank Pelton
Osage
D. H. Helm
Mason City
George Zack
Joe Sanovich
Farmers’ Oil Tractor Company
Wm. Kincaid
Waverly
Lisbon
Linn County
Carroll
Andrew Dugane
Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Clara Anderson
Ealer Broken
Harold 8. Elk
Kattie Harrington
C. Hanlanson
Arthur D. Howard
C. L. Huckins
J. F. Steele
Kari K. Thompson
R. N. Williams
In Memoriam Judge Liberty Fellows 1834 1912
In memoriam tribute from the Republican Judicial District convention at Calmar Iowa for Judge Liberty Eaton Fellows a former Iowa jurist born 1834 in Vermont. Noted years of service in Iowa government law and Masonry and a long judged career ending with respect and sympathy. Mentions family and his moral character and mercy in rulings. Dr Cartwright’s Whooping Cough medicine referenced as local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Eaton Fellows
Corinth
Orange County
Vermont
Hubbard
Mary Ann Fellows
Allamakee County
Towa
State Senate
Hospital For the Insane
Mt. Pleasant
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
13Th Judicial District
Iowa
C. T. Granger
18Th Judicial District
Grand Lodge
Mary S. Reed
Wilson R
Albert M
Laura F
Mary F
Ella
Roger L
Jennie
Liberty E
Republican Judicial District
Calmar
Bertha Larson Cleared In Disorderly House Charge
District Court finished the Bertha Larson case with an acquittal after a quick jury verdict. Reeves vs Decorah Farmers continued. numerous criminal and civil actions were disposed of or continued, with fines set in liquor cases and several divorces granted.
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Bertha Larson
Reeves Vs
Decorah
Springer
New Hampton
Agen
Knoxville
Ralph Lewis
Nefstad
Henry Halverson
Calmar Township
Hugh Wilson
Springfield Township
A. L. Nelson
G. O. Hauge
Jacob L. Nelson
Claus H. Peterson
Claud E. Burrows
Hazel N. Burrows
Equity
Rose Larson
Jalmar Larson
I. W. Ward
Franke Biedermann
Etta Adney
Fred Swehla
H. Engbretson
G. A. Faulke
Molden
Nels Oore Nelson
Reeves
The
Decorah Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Supreme Court
John G. Svarstad
Otto F Schmidt
E. R. Acres
Morris, Man & Reilly
Elmina Houg
Jos. Moudry
F. J. Mowdly
Henry Wesselmann
Truls Mikkelson Berg
Otto FE. Schmidt
Marie Anderson
W. H. Bucknell
Mabel M. Haase
Fred W. Haase
N. L. Bailey Va
Pond Et al
A. G. Tickner
John Finn
Thos. BE. Donlan
Parnell Shea
Bridget Donlan
Mary Sherry
A. M. Sherry
Hans Olson
Ellen Brown
C. Crooks
James Hoag
Kat
Eda
Gertrude Helgeson
M. R. Ringoen
Frank Sayre
Death Notices from Decorah Region Highlight Local Families
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. C J Ambli in Decorah after a three day illness at 6:20 pm September 80th born Julia Davidson Molster in 1843 in Voss Norway married to Christian J Ambli in 1863 and mother of nine. Also Joseph Biedermann 77 dies in Freeport Ill after years in Decorah with eight children. Mrs John Odson pioneer of Canoe township dies at 90 in Decorah funeral today. Thomas Armstrong father of George Armstrong dies. long resident of Fremont township and former scout for Joe Sibley. Funeral services in Decorah with multiple survivors listed.
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C. J. Ambli
River Street
Fred
Christian J. Ambli
Decorah
John
Louis
Dora
Clara
Edward
United Lutheran Church
O. E. Schmidt
Garfield
Joseph Biedermann
Freeport
Ill
First Lutheran Church
I. B. Torrison
Biedermann
Frank
Black Hills
Louise Maas
Dubuque
Mary
Anna
Matilda
Olga
Henry
East Main Street
John Odson
Canoe Township
America
Odson
Rachel
Ullensvang
Hardanger
Norway
Spokane
Samuel
Seattle
Joseph
Alaska
N. A. Holkesvik
Canoe
Edgar
Faribault
Springwater Church
C. EF. Schmidt
Thomas Armstrong
George Armstrong
Armstrong
Fremont Township
Texas
Colorado
Joe Sibley
Wm. Warner
Monte Vista
Colo
Wm. Ward
Montana
James
Wm. T. Armstrong
Canistota
Rebekah Convention a Success in Decorah
The Rebekahs of Decorah district held their annual convention in the city last Friday. All lodges were well represented and the program was carried out. A chilly day did not deter visitors who enjoyed an auto ride and the hospitality of the local lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Decorah
I Een
Dist
Fire destroys barn and grain on Seland farm
Sersland, tenant on Gilbert Seland’s Frankville township farm, suffered a heavy loss Monday afternoon when a barn, four stacks of grain, and sixty tons of hay were completely destroyed along with farm implements and other property. The fire’s cause is not officially known but is believed to have started when children mishandled matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Sersland
Gilbert Seland
Frankville Township
Costakos Bros Plan Enhanced Lunch Service
Costakos Bros. announce plans to add lunches to their candy and fruit business once arrangements are in place. They aim for dainty dishes beyond typical country lunch counters and will specialize in chop suey as served in larger cities.
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Costakos Bros
Old Days Reminder Visitor at Fayette Hotel
Canfield, who ran the stage between Conover and Decorah around 1840, visited yesterday and dined with old friends. He still runs the Fayette hotel where he has lived for many years, accompanied by Mrs Canfield.
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Canfield
Conover
Decorah
Fayette
Goodbye to the flowers on the courthouse grounds
The two flower beds on the courthouse grounds have died with frost. W T Symonds removed the bulbs and will store them for next summer. The board of supervisors is praised for this cost effective decision, with thanks to the Messers Meyer.
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Court House
W.T. Symonds
Board of Supervisors
Messers. Meyer
Accident Injures Osage Senator Smith
Friends of Senator James A. Smith of Osage report he broke a leg after slipping from rock while supervising porch work at his home. He will be laid up for several weeks. A local business ad promotes October coffee sale by John C. Hexom & Son with a leader offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Smith
Osage
John C. Hexom & Son
Marriage of Mise Bertha Assel and Henry Woldt
Yesterday afternoon at four at the bride’s parents home in Decorah’s fifth ward the marriage of Mise Bertha Assel and Henry Woldt took place. Rev. Paul Koren officiated before a small group of relatives and friends. The bride, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Assel, is noted for education and executive ability. The groom, a prosperous farmer two miles south of Decorah, is regarded as a man of worth. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm after the ceremony.
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Mise Bertha Assel
Henry Woldt
Paul Koren
John Asselh
Decorah
Mrs. Woldt
The First Snow Report From Burr Oak Is Described
Sam Rice came from Burr Oak last Friday with news of the season's first snow. He noted sidewalks were white at five o'clock and found snow falling with a thin coating on the walks. In Decorah the precipitation was just a light sprinkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rice
Burr Oak
Tie
Decorah
Dam Nears Completion at Upper Town Light Plant
The new dam for Upper Town Light and Power is within two weeks of completion. Concrete work is finished except for a small amount under the gates and rolls. Workmen are filling the west side and will finish soon. Observers hail it as one of the best concrete specimens in the state.
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Upper Town Light and Power Company
Attractive Advertisements From Mr Bear and Heller Bros
On pages four and five readers find two appealing ads from Mr Bear the clothier and Heller Bros of Selz shoe store. The Mr Bear feature highlights H B and M fall styles aimed at young men, while both ads urge buyers to heed their messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bear
Clothier
Heller Bros
Selz
Cresco Carnival Plans Three Day Event in October
Cresco hosts a three day carnival from October 3rd to 5th featuring a circus performances free outside shows and aeroplane flights as part of extensive preparations by organizers.
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Cresco
Sth
Clergy Assignments Return Hursh to Castalia Pastorate
Rev. A. E. Hursh is returned to Castalia for another year as pastor of the U B church. Rev. Hal V. Riggs newly entering the U B ministry will be stationed at Garwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hursh
Castalia
U. B. Church
Hal. V. Riggs
U. RB
Garwin
Snowball Bush Produces Second Bloom At Home
At the home of T. T. Vick a snowball bush ports out a second crop of bloom. The note calls this unusual though not as rare as a second crop of strawberries mentioned in another column.
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T. T. Vick
Norwegian Pioneers Meet at Luther College Auditorium
The annual meeting of the Norwegian Pioneers Society of Winneshiek County was held in Luther College auditorium on a chilly Saturday afternoon. President John Hegg presided as Prof. K Gjerset Prof. C K Preus Join Steen and Dr Laur Larsen spoke. Officers elected: President C K Preus 1st Vice President O G Hoffos 2nd Vice President Ole O Rodvang Secretary L M Enger Treasurer O C Johnson. Delegates elected: John Hegg O C Johnson and O C Rodvang to the American association meeting in Chicago this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Pioneers’ Society
Winneshiek County
Luther College
John Hegg
K. Gjerset
C. K. Preus
Steen
Scottsbluff, Neb
Laur Larsen
O. G. Hoffos
Ole O. Rodvang
L. M. Enger
O. C. Johnson
O. C. Rodvang
Norwegian Pioneers’ Association of America
Chicago
Monster Potatoes Harvest at Canoe Farm
Ferdinand Oehler reports a rich potato yield on his Canoe farm with unusually large tubers. A single hill produced two giants weighing 36 and 31 ounces, among many others.
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Ferdinand Oehler
Canoe
Stevens Grocery and Feed Store Purchased by Hogan and Logsdon
Jas Hogan and L L Logsdon bought the D B Stevens stock of groceries and feed and took possession Tuesday. Purity Coal is available only at Ingvoldstad & Co.
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Jas. Hogan
L. L. Logsdon
D. B. Stevens
Ingvoldstad & Co
Headache Remedy Promised From Stomach Ailment Cure
An advertisement claims a disordered stomach causes headaches and that Chamberlain's Tablets will cure both. The product is offered for sale by Engbretsen's Pharmacy.
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Engbretson's
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S. C. R. I. Red Cockerels
J. H. Hargreaves
Tracy & Hanson
Consumers Oil Company
Marshalltown
DRS. Urban & Urban
Osteopathic Physicians
Wangler Bros
Neal
Fet
Jack Frost
Leagan P
Peter Johnson & Sons
Washington St
Lam
F. S. Landers
Adams Seed Co
Landers
Adams Seed Company
A. K. Barry & Son
Parman
Perry Beck
West Union
Fred Bell
W. J. Springer
Phillips
Calvin L. Stilwell
W. W. Davidson
W. Reed
M. A. Harmon
District Court
JOS
Rebekah
Sen. Smith
Stevens Grocery and FeedStore
Thomas J. Qualley
Victor Records
Alice
Manon Lescaut
Quelle
M. J. Soukrup
Big Daylight Store
K. I. Haugen
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