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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
3
The Winneshiek County Fair opened with top quality displays across livestock, horses, and poultry. Weather troubled Tuesday limiting programming but Sunday sun revived crowds and featured aviation, trapeze, and balloon events alongside robust apple, grape, and floral displays and a noteworthy butterfly and ethnographic exhibit collection.
Sunday afternoon Charles Larson was seen with blood dripping from his left arm after a dispute with his estranged wife over their child. The woman, living in the city’s south part, grabbed a revolver and shot him. She was arrested, arraigned for assault with intent to commit murder, and released on $1,000 bond after waiving examination.
Decorah s hospital committee reports careful consideration of the project with meetings and site surveys. Architects are being consulted to determine whether to build new or remodel, with plans to select a location and proceed to plans, specifications, and construction for earliest operation.
Post Office Inspector Chase of Lincoln Nebraska caused the arrest of a man charged with using the United States mail with intention to defraud. He was bound over in the sum of $300 to appear before the federal grand jury at Fargo by Justice Whalen.
The Van Dyke and Eaton dramatic company opened at the Grand Tuesday to a capacity audience and drew a strong crowd again Wednesday night. They remain for two more performances tonight and Friday night.
First Evangelical Lutheran offers English services next Sunday with sermons on Thy Will be Done and The History of the Pearl plus a sermonette for youth and a talk A Glimpse of Dives in Hell. Methodist reports a successful fourth quarterly conference with an invitation for the pastor to return next year. Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with free seats and open invitations.
Justice Whalen handled Roy Dart of meh for assaulting J. L. Bergerson. Dart struck Bergerson and yanked his arm nearly spraining it. The case was brief. Dart was found guilty and fined ten dollars plus costs.
Monday evening W. C. Ulmer kept eight Rhode Island Red chickens ready for the fair grounds. By Tuesday morning six were missing, leaving a sizable hole in his flock and prompting a theft report.
The Sterling North Dakota baseball team claims the KF section championship with L Amundsen, formerly of Decorah, as their manager. He has joined the thirty third degree.
Fashion note highlights Norfolk and semi Norfolk cuts for fall suits. Models showcased by 8S. LARSEN emphasize neat lines and versatile tailoring for younger men.
Andrew Blegen of the second ward fired a rifle in a reckless act last Thursday. Police arrested him after Marshall Johnson found the weapon cocked beside him in bed as Blegen claimed someone was robbing him. The mayor sentenced him to thirty days in jail for reflection, with no injuries reported.
Martin Christopherson fractured his left leg Sunday forenoon while spray painting the top of the baseball grand stand. A board gave way as he stood on the roof causing a fall to the ground. Dr. M. D. Jewell set the broken bone after he was taken home.
An informal ad urges readers to buy Barker's Antiseptic at drug stores. It notes contact with a skunk or smelly feet and invites personal judgment on the solution. The tone is playful promotional copy.
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