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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
2
Mail Carrier Gillett returns from Chicago. Many women travel to Minneapolis Albert Lea Mcgregor Boone and other towns for visits with friends and relatives. Numerous departs and returns noted for Humble households, with trips to St. Paul Minneapolis Des Moines and Chicago and to universities and hospitals.
Mrs N L Bailey left Sunday night for Chicago to visit her daughter Mrs KE N Mayer. Mr and Mrs Knute Baker, who visited Thief River Falls Moorhead and the twin cities, returned Saturday. Mrs A J Roseland and son Roger concluded their visit with Mrs Roseland's mother Saturday and returned to Braham Minn. Miss Nettie McIntosh went to Minneapolis Monday. She was joined by Mrs Hugh McIntosh at Cresco and together they will visit relatives. Willie Mizener of Mason City, who has been visiting at Geo Mizener's, and Eddie Mizener left Monday for visits at numerous Minnesota points. Steen Johnson and family of Ridgeway were Decorah visitors Sunday. If they can secure a desirable house Mr Johnson's family will come to Decorah to spend the winter. Miss Hazel Headington of Glenside, Canada, visited at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Otto Solberg this week. She will attend school in Des Moines this winter. Mrs Pfeffer of Aberdeen and daughter Mrs McDonald of Wood River Neb concluded their visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Headington yesterday, and returned home. A R Stevens and family returned last week from Ada Minn. Mr Stevens' health has improved and he resumes work as painter with his former partner Andrew Solheim. C C Teisberg, Luther College 1899 graduate, is back visiting after eleven years abroad. he is secretary and treasurer of Norden Investment Company of Minneapolis, after eight years in Spokane banking.
Northwestern Life Insurance Co investigations into the heirs of Martin V Rotner who died at the Orting soldiers home in July reveal his daughters Jennie Loomis a Tacoma police department member's wife and Lily Rotnor White living in Tacoma. Mrs Rotnor died nine years ago and is buried in Bellingham. The notice aims to inform old friends who have not heard from the family in years.
Tuesday afternoon a lively tennis match took place by the school house featuring Vernon and Corniea from Prairie du Chien against G. FP and Geo. Baker. Four sets produced a victory for Vernon and Corniea by scores 63 6 6 9 4 68? The rapid exchanges thrilled spectators as the players displayed fast pace and high skill.
Winneshiek County Fair management announced the contract with Mr Hankinson to produce auto polo on opening day of next year’s fair. Hankinson previously starred at the Town and Minnesota state fairs, and the contract was closed early to secure the attraction.
Matt Kinnan, long time resident of the county farm at Freeport, died Tuesday from a complication of diseases. Superintendent Funke, sorting through his effects, found letters showing he had relatives near Bluffton, whom he contacted.
The past week saw very light stock shipments with Ole Burreson, buyer for Henry Reeves, reporting only three ears of hogs and no cattle leaving the city. Indicators point to a heavy uptick in shipments in the near future.
The markets show no change with wheat steady from Se to S110, barley steady, oats 2he to 2, corn at 0e with none offered. Hogs firm at 86.00 to 87.40, timothy priced 5.00 to 6.00 per unit, eggs at 1c and dairy butter around 26.
The City Council met Monday to discuss sewer system matters. Propositions regarding right of way across certain tracts were received but no definite action was taken.
George W. Johnson, who moved to Cedar Rapids last week for a post at Towa Radiator Co., found conditions unsatisfactory and will resume his former position with Peter Johnson & Sones in Decorah.
Farmers Day at Calmar will be held on Saturday October 24. An extensive sports program is planned and a big crowd is expected as advertised elsewhere.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G N Krome born at the Sith inst. died last Friday with burial held Sunday. Also promotes a Ten Hour Sweater sale and a Hoosier club dinner set offer at Decorah Furniture Co. planning events from Sept 25 to Oct 2.
A special sale at Bear's offers best blue serge suits priced at $12.00, attracting shoppers to visit on the coming Saturday for bargain clothing.
Weather summary for the past week notes temperatures from 78 to 64 degrees with a near frost on Monday night at 37. One heavy rain storm Sunday night dropped 1.44 inches, raising monthly rainfall to 4.3 inches, four tenths above normal. Forecasts fair to partly unsettled conditions across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains with frosts probable Wednesday and a warmer, unsettled middle week.
Comrade TL L Cadwell will attend the national encampment of the G A R in Washington D C next week. He departs Saturday night on the regular train, transfers at Calmar to a Spencer starting special, then connects in Chicago with a B & O train led by Royal Allen. Allen once lived in Decorah during his father’s B C R N conductor days. Dad believes there may be few more encampments to come.
Ticket sales for the Decorah Lyceum course at the Grand Opera house are about half sold with steady expected turnout. Reserve seats, limited to 600, are available via Parman's drug store or the Republican office or N H Adams' office. Opening act is Salvi-Austin on October 13.
The wives of former B C R N Railway employees plan a Cedar Rapids park picnic next Tuesday. Only two old timers are still known to the Decorah public, Engineer Barbour and Conductor Derlan. Barbour once ran for the line and Derlan twisted brakes atop freight trains on the lower end.
Farmers report better corn conditions after an early frost with Decorah area fields showing signs of recovery. Over the last three weeks conditions have improved and with more favorable weather another two weeks could bring 50 to 70 bushels per acre to many localities.
Last Sunday, September 19, marked the ninety first birthday of Mr. Alonzo Bradish. A quiet family gathering was held with Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradish, J. A. Gregg and wife, Dean Gregg and wife of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Nimmocks of Minneapolis, Mrs. Dean Gregg’s parents, J. A. Bradish and wife, and Mrs. Mary Bones.
Last Monday morning Dr. Conrad performed a Caesarian operation at the Decorah hospital. The result is a bouncing baby boy weighing seven pounds and the mother is normal as though the child had been born naturally. The operation is very rare and the most difficult yet performed at our local hospital.
A severe storm Sunday night struck the Bakken church, shattering the steeple and chimney, tearing a scantling from the roof and damaging the foundation. The organ and structure remained largely intact, with full insurance reported. Elsewhere, Mike Dannon's Burr Oak area farm suffered wind damage including eight turned grain stacks and a toppled windmill.
Racing faced bad roads and a postponement caused by storms. Swenson won the three mile amateur race with Steve and Paine second and third. Larue won the six mile professional at 7 36 with Grinna second, Vick third, Hathaway fourth. Larue and Grinna each clocked 39 seconds in half mile trials. Vick won the Australian pursuit. Grinna Larue Swenson and Paine followed. Grinna had a spill but escaped injury.
The Calmar Savings Bank was sold last week to Western Mortgage Loan Co. of Minneapolis, a $300,000 capital firm. E. J. Curtin and Peter Meyer resign from the directorate. C. D. Richer of Minneapolis is elected director while President J. F. Conover, Vice President F. A. Hennessy and Cashier J. E. Linde keep their posts.
Church notes announce M. EF. Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with a sermon The Fire That Never Died Down and Possessing Our Perccasions Special music by Madame Ohlson Solem and the large chorus choir All are cordially invited to commence the new conference year Congregational Subject next Sabbath morning The Lamb as a Shepherd a Glimpse of the Heavenly Life and in the evening Austria Hungary the Whirlpool of Europe Chorus and quartet in the evening
A large number of citizens attended the funeral of Mrs. L. L. Cadwell last Friday afternoon, showing the community’s regard for her and sympathy for the bereaved. Relatives from out of town included Misses Louise and Helen McArthur of La Crosse, and Mrs. Nate Kotechell with Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Becker of Mason City.
Letter from President John D. McCormack praises B J Reynolds Decorah for an enlarged portrait of Mrs Lindahl for Lindahl Hall at Parker College Winnebago Minn Portrait arrived in perfect condition dedication exercises held last Sunday attendance good and portrait now hangs in the hall I appreciate the Lindahl family's help. BEAR'S offers heavy suits at lower city prices due to higher rents.
The month brings mixed outcomes with Mason City listing 7,000 school enrollment and Belmond planning a $10,000 city hall. West Union reports blackberry crops, while Mississippi excursion boats end service and Waterloo suffers a $40,000 fire at Hawthorne school. Allamakee fair runs behind due to weather. Delaware voters reject a county hospital plan. two Preston men convicted of auto theft receive ten year terms. Post office notices list several names.
K IT Haugen advertises this week with a window display aligned to a national drive to boost Athena underwear sales. Leading magazines released for Sept 25 will feature Athena publicity, with Haugen cooperating with manufacturers in the campaign.
Anderson Bros plan another car load of war and draft horses this week bound for Chicago. This brings the total shipments from Decorah to 35 car loads this year. Katherine Hustvedt, graduate of the American Conservatory of Music Chicago, will accept piano and harmony pupils. For terms write 401 Grove St or call 1328, 35th.
A brief notice offers two good hardwood store counters for a very cheap price. The seller identifies as Ben Bear and urges quick contact for purchase.
Readers and friends are urged to subscribe or renew for the Chicago Herald through The Decorah Republican. Offer includes Chicago Herald daily one year regular price $4.00 and The Decorah Republican $5.50, combined $4.25, savings noted. This metropolitan paper promises easy reading and broad coverage from world news to finance and sports.
Early indicators favor a successful season at Luther College with most last year’s baseball and basketball players returning and new students bringing promising material to the squads.
Joseph Tuma wed Miss Mary Korbel daughter of John Korbel in Spillville on Tuesday morning. After the ceremony the bridal party and friends traveled to Decorah in two decorated automobiles where photographs were taken. The notice also promotes a Hoosier cabinet and dinner set giveaway with Hoosier club enrollment.
Decorah School of Music invites beginners to Thursday 7 30 P M French classes at the school. Children's Greek dance classes run Mondays at 4 o clock. Welcomes boys and girls from three to eighteen years old.
The Episcopal church women announce a rummage sale in October at the Chas Haas building on Water St. Notify Mrs. J C Beard at phone 237 if you have rummage to donate.
If you are a woman who does kitchen work read our ad this week We want to make you a present of a dinner set Decor a Furniture Co Miss Ada Hard teacher of Piano and Organ Terms 50 cents per hour 608 Mechanic St Decorah Iowa 37 tf
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