J. J. Marsh Dies After Short Illness at Decorah Postmaster
J J Marsh longtime Decorah postmaster and prominent businessman died suddenly at 2 30 after a brief illness. Born November 26 1836 in Onondaga County New York he helped build a leading farm implement firm in Winneshiek County and later chaired the Republican county committee. Funeral at 2 pm today with Rev M Willett officiating at Phelps cemetery. survivors include six children and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Marsh
Decorah
John Greer
Winneshiek County
Republican County Central Committee
Mechanic Streets
West Decorah
Onondaganty
Lake County
Til
Waukegan
Pike's Peak
Missouri River
Antioch
Addie Maltby
Fox Lake
Willis C. Marsh
San Francisco
Grace
EB. J. Weiser
Fargo
Susie
Jo Louise Marsh
Detroit
Mich
Addie
Scammon
Minneapolis
Marjorie
Herbert Hallenbeck
Carson
N. D
Willis
Weiser
Hallenbeck
Record Milk Output Stuns in Winneshiek County Farm
John Rosa of Elwick farm reports exceptional dairy yields. A 21 months Short Horn heifer produced 422 pounds since April 7. Monthly totals show strong growth and pasture grazing with no grain rations. A 5-year Red Polled cow yielded 8000-pound potential, highlighting remarkable pasture efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
John Rosa
Elwick
Rosa
Mr. Rosa
Public Library Becomes City Institution
The public library is now a city institution with affairs managed by the library board starting September 1. Until further notice it will open 2 to 5 PM on Thursdays and Saturdays afternoons and 6 to 8 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays evenings.
Frost Damage Observed Varies Across Local District
Henry Munhagen of Castalia reported light frost impact in his area on Tuesday. He noted corn on Washington Prairie badly damaged, but damage tapered as he approached Decorah, suggesting uneven effects of the cold spell. Meritor Catarrh Jelly advertised as relief at Parman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Munhagen
Castalia
Washington Prairie
Decorah
Parman’s Drug Store
Real estate boom begins in Pleasant Hill tract
Pend ing deal closed between Bergeson Olson Neste and Baker parties securing seven acres at Pleasant Hill. Twenty two lots platted with foundations laid, houses planned by Olson and Moen. Tolstad Austad buy lots, streets graded Fifth Avenue and Rural Avenue extended, new auto drive to Pleasant Hill, elm boulevard trees planted, city water to be extended, promising scenic and substantial new settlement.
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R. B. Bergeson
E. T. Olson
K. T. Neste
W. F
F. H. Baker
Pleasant Hill
Torger Moen
O. J. Ness
Mr. Olson
Tolstad
Albert Austad
Fifth Avenue
Sarah Ellefson
Rural Avenue
Day Street
Pleasant Avenue
John Harter
Church notes outline wartime lectures and services
Congregational services resume next Sabbath with a youth chorus led by Miss Alice Daniels. A series of lectures on nations at war follows, using books beyond press sources, next on France. M E church holds 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services Labor Sunday themes. Madame Ohlson Solem to direct chorus. all welcome.
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Alice Daniels
France
Kingdom of the Carpenter
Methodist Church
Madame Ohlson-Solem
Old Settler Martin Retnor Dies in Washington Home
In a letter from A M Perry to his sister Mrs Wm Knowlton we learn that Martin V Retnor died July 7 at the Soldiers Home in Orting Washington. Born 1834 in Illinois he settled in Canoe Township Winneshiek County sixty three years ago and married Sarilla Drake fifty seven years ago. He enlisted August 1861 in Decorah in Company H oth Iowa Infantry. Funeral held in Orting and burial at Bellingham Washington. Only remaining Decorah relative is Mrs Geo Hislop.
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A. M. Perry
Wm. Knowlton
Martin V. Retnor
Orting, Wash
Mr. Retnor
Winneshiek County
Ilinois
Canoe Township
Sarilla Drake
Simeon Drake
Dauughtere
Rotner
Decorah
H. Oth
Iowa Infantry
Perry
Orting
Bellingham
Wash
Geo. Hislop
Decorah Lyceum Course Announces 1915-16 Lineup
The Decorah Lyceum committee set six performances for 1915-16, starting October 18 with Salvi Austin Hedstrum. Edmund Vance Cooke lectures on October 29, and Peter MacQueen presents December 19. Brooks Fletcher speaks January 26, and the Bostonia Sextette Club closes February 22. Season tickets cost 1.75. reservations urged at local outlets.
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Decorah Lyceum
Lyceum Committee
Salvi-Austin-Hedstrum Concert Co
C. W. Best
Edmund Vance Cooke
Cooke
Sala-Meeker- Brown Concert Co
Peter MacQueen
MacQueen
Decorah
Thos
Brooks Fletcher
Fletcher
Chautauqua
Lyceum
Boston
St. Paul Symphony Orchestra
Lyvorum
Parman
Re- Publican
N. H. Adams
W. F. Baker
M. Willett
Hook
L. Olson
Has Beens Reorganized Fail to Top Youngsters in Battle
Ole Marsh restructured the Has Beens and challenged the youths to a game last Monday. The kids won 12 to 6 as the reformed team proved stronger yet unable to defeat them. Joe Carroll starred at second base before injuring a tendon requiring medical care overnight. A note from Harry Komornik says his brother-in-law was killed in battle with the Austrian army and his sisters will join him in America, with a new branch opening in Ottawa, Illinois.
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Ole Marsh
Joe Carroll
Harry Komornik
America
Ottawa
Auto Hits Horse In Burr Oak Road Collision
Saturday evening Ralph Youngblood, son of Reuben Youngblood, driving a single horse and buggy near Decorah, avoided two passing cars but was struck by the second. The buggy was wrecked, Youngblood knocked senseless, and the driver paid a forty dollar check for damages. The horse was injured and may lead to court action as Youngblood is underage.
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Ralph Youngblood
Reuben Youngblood
B. E. Jewell’s
Decorah
Four Corners
Childs Farm
Burr Oak Road
Youngblood
Alex. Turnmire
Osage
Wedding Anniversary Celebration With Cake And Lohengrin March
Last Thursday evening Dr and Mrs A J Swezey were surprised by about twenty friends who arrived to mark their twenty year wedding anniversary. Baskets of good things and a large wedding cake were shared as the Lohengrin wedding march played and the couple led a short dance around the room. The gathering continued late with much enjoyment.
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A. J. Swezey
Fiasco at fair grounds ends game after third inning
A 57-person crowd at the fair grounds watched Wauken and Elkader play. Elkader’s manager refused to pay more than 35 for local expenses, grew abusive, and halted the game after the third inning. The crowd got refunds, players walked away with nothing, leaving a warning about fair play.
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Fairgrounds
Wauken
Elkader
Lightning Kills Cattle in Pleasant Township
A thunder storm caused heavy damage in Pleasant township killing four fat steers owned by Albert Wom eldorf. The cattle were under a cottonwood tree when struck. The animals were uninsured, resulting in a total loss for the owner.
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Pleasant Township
Albert Womeldorf
Estates Executors and Guardians Bond Services Offer
An advertisement from Winnenhstek County State Bank says it acts as executors administrators or guardians for estates and minors. It touts guaranteed investments through a disinterested institution to avoid family disputes and ensure safety and secrecy with reasonable charges.
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Winneshtek County State Bank
Dollar Day to feature bargains across Decorah merchants
A week of planning has led to thirty local merchants joining a Dollar Day event in Decorah Iowa. Shops will offer cash sales with several items priced at one dollar or more, including suits and cloaks. The effort aims to boost trust between traders and customers as readers await next week’s newspaper notices naming participating merchants. Bear's advertises special 35.00 all wool mackinaws.
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Towa
Decorah
The History of the Norwegian People by Knut Gjerset
Dr Knut Gjerset of Luther College has published The History of the Norwegian People two volumes totaling 1100 pages with plates and maps. The Macmillan Company will publish and handle sales only at New York and London offices and Lutheran Publishing House Decorah. Price is $8.00.
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Knut Gjerset
Luther College
Gierset
Norway
Macmillan Company
New York
London
Lutheran
Decorah
Vocal Instruction Offered in Grand Prairie Area
Miss Helen Hierleid, graduate of St Olaf College and Northwestern University music schools, will teach vocal instruction this season. Terms and hours available at 501 East Broadway. Also an ad for Ben Bear sweaters priced at 85.00 with a call to come and see.
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Helen Hierleid
St. Olaf College
Northwestern University Schools of Music
Grand Prairie Seminary
Onarga
East Broadway
Piano and harmony lessons offered by Katherine Hustvedt
Katherine Hustvedt, graduate of the American Conservatory of Music Chicago, offers piano and harmony instruction. For terms contact 401 Grove St or call 328.
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Katherine Hustvedt
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago
Grove St
Death of Edward Rossley In Decorah Elks Telegram
A telegram to Decorah Elks secretary from San Bernardino California announced the death of Edward Rossley. No cause or details were provided, but it is presumed he died Sunday. Relatives authorized moving the remains to Decorah for interment.
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R. Haines
San Bernardino
Cal
Decorah
Stock Shipments Report From Local Rail Lines
Stock shipments last Sunday totaled seventeen cars from the city. The Milwaukee road dispatched twelve cars: four sheep, one hog, one goat, and six cattle. The Rock Island line sent five stock cars. Also, Decorah Furniture Co invites readers to rent space, advertising space available.
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Milwaukee Road
Rock Island
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Washington, D. C
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