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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

3

Decorah Hospital Ready For Opening With Modern Features

The Decorah hospital complete and furnished for opening next week. Grounds chosen for beauty and a welcoming view. First floor reserved for women with wards and private rooms, second floor for men. operating and sterilizing rooms modern. Elevator and silent call system connect all areas. electric lighting and gas heating. contractor Coffeen praised. city lauded for new hospital worthy of patronage.

Peter Johnson & Sous Tt Decorah Coffeen

Lloyd C Christen for Winneshick Treasurer

The Decorah Journal urges voters to elect Lloyd C Christen as treasurer, highlighting his record as deputy treasurer and service to Winneshick County. The piece rejects political attacks and argues his efficiency, accuracy, and faithfulness warrant endorsement.

The Decorah Journal Lloyd’ C Christen Winneshirk County Jorgenson Winneshick County Lloyd Christen

Church Notes and Sermon Topics for Sunday

The Congregational church plans a Sunday morning sermon Love Casting Out Fear and an evening talk The Atheist and the T-don t-know Man. The Methodist Episcopal church schedules 10 30 a.m. The Moral Situation of Town and the Coming Election and 7 30 p.m A Saloonless Nation. Men urged to attend for moral uplift. Also notice denies any connection to F R Abbey insurance.

Methodist Episcopal M. EB

Forty-five Minutes From Broadway at Grand Opera House

The musical melodrama hybrid features five songs led by Mary and So Long Mary. Bernard Riggs as Kid Burns and Leah Peck as Plain Mary deliver strong performances amid witty lines and swinging music. A Metropolitan Opera House Studio production with a big chorus tours, seats on sale at varying prices.

Broadway Grand Opera House Mary Cohan Bernard Riggs Kid Burns Leah Peck Plain Mary W. D. Fisher Tom Bennett the Little Millionaire Susan Chiswell Mrs. Purdy Clara Fishter Flora Dora Deane Rose Stillman David Deane Eugene Mayer W. A. Pendergast Wykoff Moore Ormond Canfield Myrtle Ryan Metropolitan Opera House

County race pleas amid warded claims and old feuds

In a Decorah Journal note the 1930s county race headlines attack and defend longtime officials. It cites Sheriff Flemming and Auditor Shea as likely to win second terms while recounting Thos L Flemming's earlier bid against George Mizener. The piece also promotes a local men's suit sale and a colt show event.

Flemming Shea Thos. L. Flemming George Mizener W. R. Shea Decorah

Patrick Delaney Found Dead After Fall Into Creek

Patrick Delaney, a Freeport store keeper, was found dead in Dry Run Creek near Main Street after apparently falling from the Main Street railroad bridge. An inquest attributed death to drowning with a head wound from striking rocks. the jury noted the fall occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Oct 17, and the family mourns the loss amid concerns of possible fainting spells previously.

Patrick Delaney Freeport Dry Run Main Street Austin Larson Willis & Ness’ Undertaking M. D. Jewell Clarence Christen Bucknell F. E. Bailey Houck Hans Johnson Nightwatch Rima E. J. Ambli Frank Headington Delaney Milwaukee Tra Rima

Bryan to Tour Iowa Winneshiek County October 20

Telegraph dispatches report William J. Bryan will tour Iowa and stop in Winneshiek County on October 20. The itinerary includes a morning speech from the rear platform of a special train in McGregor, a twenty minute talk in Calmar, and a one hour address in New Hampton with a Bryan party lineup including Maurice Connolly, John T. Hamilton, G. A. Meyer, and Tim Donovan joining in New Hampton.

Wm. J. Bryan Towa Winneshiek County McGregor Calmar New Aoah Maurice Connolly United States John T. Hamilton G. A. Meyer Congress Tim Donovan New Hampton Bryan Party

Ida Estrem and Agrim Lee wed at Springfield United Lutheran

On Thursday the 15th at Springfield United Lutheran church Rev. C. E. Schmidt officiated the marriage of Miss Ida Estrem and Agrim K. Lee. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. H. Estrem of Springfield and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Knut Lee of Frankville. The couple are well regarded and well wishes for a long happy life follow.

Springfield United Lutheran Church C. E. Schmidt Ida Estrem Agrim K. Lee H. Estrem Springfield Knut Lee Frankville

Winger Campaign for County Auditor Gains Support

Oscar Winger, Republican candidate for County Auditor, runs an aggressive countywide campaign. Supporters praise his reliability and service as he travels the county and earns voter respect, with strong indications of a likely victory.

Oscar Winger Winger

Spurgeon to Speak in Decorah Next Sunday

Rev. Otis N. Spurgeon an independent candidate for U S senator will hold two political speeches at Marsh s hall in Decorah next Sunday afternoon and evening selling no tickets.

Spurgeon Decorah Otis N. Spurgeon U. S Marsh's Hall

Teachers' Examination Dates for Uni Form County Certificates

The schedule lists the Teachers' Regular Examination to be held in the Superintendent's examination room on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday October 28th 29th and 30th. Clayton county supervisors ordered a soldiers' monument to be erected in the cemetery at McGregor.

Clayton County McGregor

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