Sheriff Responds to Extravagance Claims in Winneshiek Raid
Sheriff J Oualley defends prison boarding charges and records against Fred Biermann. He argues county bills, per state code, cover meals, lodging, and services, with items for receiving and discharging prisoners going to the county. He urges publication of jail records for public judgment. The editor notes a recent horse shipment to Maine and a Garfield Circle inspection with new members and a social after-supper program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Decorah Journal
Biermann
Winneshiek County
Board of Supervisors
Code of Town
Srd
Allamakee
Clayton County
J. Oualley
Another Elector Named in Fourth District
At a special meeting of the Republican congressional committee in Calmar on Friday Paul Dorotby of New Hampton was named as presidential elector for the Fourth district. The change came after the resignation of Charles D. Ellis of Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congressional Committee
Calmar
Paul Dorotby
New Hampton
Charles D. Ellis
Charles City
Court House
H. P. Nicholson
Military Township
L. M. Enger
E. L. Beard
EF. Blakeman
P. C. Taff
Town Agricultural College
Real Estate Transfers In Madison Township and Day Street
Beard & Kennedy sold the Percy Baker farm in Madison township to Theodore Timp of Calmar. They also sold the Robi Miller residence on Day Street to BE Powers. Duck Coats advertised with quality sheep lining and material details. Come to BEAR'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard & Kennedy
Percy Baker
Madison Township
Theodore Timp
Calmar
Robi, Miller
Day Street
BE. J. Powers
Sahaies
Dentists Meet in Decorah for District Gathering
The Dubuque District Dental Society held its annual meeting in Decorah with dentists from Dubuque Oelwein Independence and surrounding towns. Highlights included restorative and painless dentistry demonstrations by Drs Moore Topliff Schraeder and Holmes a key clinic on painless tooth extraction. Officers elected include President H L Holmes and Secretary C L Topliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Heck
H. L. Holmes
Vice Press
E. A. Schroeder
Independence
C. L. Topli
Dodges the Issue in Decorah Journal
Sheriff Qualley asks the Decorah Journal to publish his itemized board bill reports in full to verify charges. The Journal claims lack of space and time, but the writer says printing the reports would refute the paper's criticisms and expose editor deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Qualley
Decorah Journal
Board of Supervisors
Rise of insurgents blocks Woodmen rate plan
In Des Moines Iowa Judge Bradshaw ruled against the Modern Woodmen of America proposed rate increases. He held the amendments violate vested contract rights and require two thirds member approval, finding the order would change rates and company plans.
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Des Moines
Towa
Bradshaw
District Court
Right Man for the Place in Decorah Madison Race
In the three cornered race for county supervisor in the Decorah Madison district the Republican nominee John S Williams is praised as a man of first class business ability and sound judgment. A former successful farmer, he promises to apply business methods to county affairs and provide the best possible service to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah-Madison
Board of Supervisors
John
Williams
Decorah
The Fruit Business in Decorah This Season
H. J. Hutchinson estimates about twenty four carloads of melons peaches pears grapes and apples have arrived in Decorah this season. Much was sent to surrounding villages while the majority stayed for local use as the season for apples has just begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
H. J. Hutchinson
Hog Cholera Strikes County Farms Prompting Action
Hog cholera has appeared in isolated county spots with heavy losses among several farmers. Authorities in Ames will render all possible assistance without charge and energetic measures should be taken at once to stamp it out.
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Ames
Stock Shipments Increase at Rock Island and Milwaukee
Stock shipments were fairly good again last week with Rock Island taking two cars of cattle for Chicago and Milwaukee loading three cars of hogs on Friday and four cars of cattle plus one car of sheep on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
Milwaukee
County Board Hears Upper Iowa Power Pole Right of Way
The Board of Supervisors met in a special session to consider the petition of the Upper Iowa Power Co for permission to plant poles and string wires along county highways to Cresca. Also items note Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm praised for catarrh relief, local fire aftermath thanks, Fortnightly Club advertising paper novelties, and market prices for local produce and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Upper Iowa Power Company
Cresca
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Ady
Illustrated Lecture on Things Worth Seeing in Our Country
The Young Men's association of the Synod Lutheran church presents a Friday evening lecture on October 25 at 8 in the church basement. The talk titled Things Worth Seeing in Our Country argues what the new nation has to offer versus Europe and uses over 100 slides to illustrate diverse interests. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Association of
The
Synod Lutheran Church
Rod and Gun Club Holds Adjourned Meeting at City Hall
The Rod and Gun club met in the City Hall council room last Friday with good attendance. By laws were discussed but no action was taken and a next meeting was set for tomorrow night. Thompson reported traps and a trap shoot was arranged for the hitching grounds and a coon hunt was planned for the first favorable night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod and Gun Club
Tomorow
Thompson
That Little Italian Band Plays Town Dance
The little Italian band with violin harp and flute serenaded citizens on Monday and performed rag time and Trovatore. They were engaged for a dance at Steyer's opera house Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyer’s
Nut harvest brings plentiful hazel crops this year
Town notes a bumper hazelnut season with many youths holding good supplies. A farmer reportedly sold twenty bushels to a grocer for 82.50 per bushel, marking a strong, profitable harvest.
Business and the Consent Petition by Rev. M Willett
A defense of signing a consent petition against open saloons in Decorah. The author argues lost beer trade, higher municipal gains without licenses, crowded Water street stores, and harm to Luther College revenues, urging business leaders to oppose open saloons citing Waterloo going dry as a precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. M. Willett
Law and Order League
Decorah
Water Street
Luther College
Waterloo
Notice of Registration Sessions by Ward and Dates
The Registration Board schedules sessions in five wards at listed venues from October 24 to November 5. Each ward has multiple dates including October 24 25 26 and November 2 or 5 with designated register clerks named for each ward. City Clerk F M Hughes authenticates the notice.
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First Ward
F. Helwig
Second Ward
Riley
Third Ward
City Hall
McCusker’s
Fourth Ward
Hose House No. 2
Baker's Lumber Yard
West Decorah Town Hall
Olson
H. T. Barthell
C. Mc Masters
W. B. Reed
Thos. Connor
C. W. Freeman
D. B. Tuttle
Peter Whalen
John Hargreaves
Chas. Trecinski
Me Anderson
Hagen the Tailor Promotes Winter Weight Suits
Winter weight suits ready for almost any day now. The tailor offers latest novelties and standard goods with an assortment unique to first-rate tailoring shops. Visit to see new goods and have measurements taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Ys
Hagen
Charity Comedy “Aunt Maggie’s Will” by Delta Delta Girls
The Delta Delta Girls present a three act comedy titled Aunt Maggie’s Will at Unity Church on Saturday evening October 26 at 8 o clock. Proceeds go to charitable purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Delta Delta Girls
Unity Church
Bear imported clothes rushes headline for Decorah
Store promotes Ben Bear imported clothes rushes as the best bear branded suit and overcoat option. Advertises dealer claim that bear brushed fabrics offer superior quality for customers in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Bear
Decorah
Bear catalog touts wool sweaters and overcoats sale
This ad promotes wool sweaters from 88 cents to 7.50 dollars and Spalding handmade items. It also ships 100 men and boys overcoats from five dollars, touting unmatched style and quality, plus all wood Scotch worsted heavy overcoats at ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Ben Bear
America
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Majestic and Gas
Wm. Thompson
Washington St
W. A. Kennedy
NS. C. R. I. Red Cockerels
J. H. Hargreaves
Iowa
C. O. Hagen
Lewis Monson
Poland
China
N. Richert, Prosper
Minn
Wangler Bros
Nyal
Bear’s
Anton A. Olson
A. K. Bartley & Son
Ronan Bros
Maine
Wells Fargo Express
Mr. Gibbons
Berlin
N.hl
Baltimore
Garfield
Decorah Garfield Circle
Yeoman Hall
Zimmerman
Mason City
Real Estate Transactions
Journal
Woodman
Kal, Ostenson
E. M. Synnes
Fire Department
Adv
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Decorah Markets
Hutter
Gio
F. W. Daubney
F. M. Hughes
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Missouri
Hutchinson Grocery
E. J. Parman
Rexall and
Meritol Lines
Citizens Savings Bank
Decorah, Iowa
E. J. Curtin
O. Casterton
B. J. McKay
Cashie
F. E. Cratsenberg
Asst
F. W. Conover
R. F. B. Portman
John Curtin
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