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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
2
A long list of residents traveling, visiting relatives, and attending events across Decorah and nearby communities. Many names travel to Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities for fairs, reunions, teaching posts, or family visits, with occasional funerals and formal receptions noted.
A string of four weddings described: Clara Wheatman wed Hartvick Numedahl at the bride’s Calmar home with Rev. Paul Koren officiating. Marie Nasset and John Johnson unite at Glenwood Synod church. James M. Triska and Emily L. Soukup wed at Spillville with a wedding dance afterward. Dr. Walter R. Porter and Miss Mabelle J Rudy marry at the bride’s Hill Street home with Rev. Otto E. B. Schmidt officiating.
The Ringling eivens at Postville taxed to the limit to feed a hungry population. Alstad and Jensen shipped 3000 loaves of bread and 600 dozen buns along with many doughnuts and cakes. McReynolds bakery was unable to take an extra order for 500 dozen buns. People in Oelwein reported the city was eaten clean.
Mrs. Alt Vik of south city on East Pearl Street broke her hip last Sunday afternoon after slipping on a walk. She was taken to the hospital where doctors reduced the fracture and she rests comfortably.
Telegram announced Edward Rossleys death with no immediate cause given. Relatives later learned he died from an acute liver condition. He was employed in San Bernardino, fell ill, spent four days in hospital, and was buried after a large funeral at St Benedicts church last Sunday.
Eight firms bid on the citys planned sewer project with Moore-Seig Construction Co. of Waterloo the lowest bidder at 101693.00 for one section. J W Freer Construction Co. of St Paul bid 124850.20 and other bids ranged as high as 140017.75. C O Kalman Co of St Paul holds 31000 bond option to fund the main sewers and disposal plant, likely raising taxes. The project has strong state interest and will alter city tax levels and infrastructure.
Miss Helen Hijerleid a St Olaf and Northwestern trained singer offers vocal instruction for the coming season in Grand Prairie Seminary Onarga and nearby towns. Katherine Hustvedt a graduate of the American Conservatory Chicago offers piano and harmony lessons at 401 Grove St or by phone 328 35th with terms available.
Herman Buer narrowly escaped death Tuesday afternoon at the Glenwood hill blasting site. After lighting a fuse and briefly leaving, he returned to investigate as the dynamite exploded, sending rock and dust everywhere. He was dazed but survived with facial wounds from small rock fragments and was taken to Dr. Swezey for treatment.
Robert Wheatman fractured a bone in his left wrist while cranking a Sugar Bowl delivery truck on Saturday afternoon. He drove home then back downtown, had the fracture reduced, and has worn a sling since.
The Winneshiek County Sangerfor band held its annual picnic at Dr. Swezey's home in Trout Run on Sunday. About a score families attended, enjoying singing and social diversions for a pleasant day.
Eyewitnesses in Cresco recount a heated argument between Mr and Mrs Hobart before their fatal journey to Decorah. Mrs Hobart urged a direct river route along the Milwaukee line while Hobart favored Decorah. She commanded to hurry and reach Decorah in twelve minutes, and the car was speeding when the crash occurred.
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