Local items note missing teen and legal actions
Vanderlinden a 16 year old girl from Algona is reported missing. At West Union district court nine divorce cases appeared. Two Waukon widows were granted support assignments. A blind pig raid at Anamosa seized forty six liquor bottles. Fred Thompson charged with Mann white slave act bound over to federal grand jury.
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Vanderlinden
Algona
Monona
State Convention of Baptists
Waterloo
Anamosa
Cedar Valley Baptist Association
Fairbanks
Karl D. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
M. E
Giard
West Union
Decorah
A. H. Haas
Rosenius
Kenneth Sherman
New Hampton
Leslie Gruber
Lansing
Waukon
Obson
M. G. Fuller
Nashua
Hey
Fred Thompson
Mason City
Federal
Sioux City
Fair Week Accidents Report at Local Grounds
Henry Strock, serving as a special police officer, was injured when Barth's bus rider lost balance at Water Street Bridge and struck a railing iron causing concussion. He is recovering at home after treatment. Friday Malli sustained a broken right ankle when a motorcycle struck a horse during running races. Eyewitness accounts conflict on the collision details.
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Henry Strock
Barth
Water Street
M. D. Jewell
Friday Young Malli
Investigation Into Decorah Branch by State Railway Commission
Nathaniel H. Ketchum chair of the state railway commission and Dwight Lewis will start a probe into the Decorah branch of the Island railroad this week. Engineer Jones’s testimony will be included in the report to Des Moines. They are expected to arrive in Decorah today to inspect the line.
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Nathaniel 8. Ketchum
State Railway Commission
Dwight Lewis
Decorah
Island Railroad
Des Moines
Jones
Railway Commission
Towa
State Railway Common
Seedling apples shown by John Harter from Pleasant township
John Harter visited from Pleasant township with two new seedling apples at the African office. One is a cross of North western Greening and Briar Sweet, sweeter but not mealy, promising valuable additions to the seedling collection. The five year old tree yielded a pailful of fruit.
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John Harter
Pleasant Township
Aervptican
Alfalfa Grows Eight Feet Despite Third Cutting
Bloomfield township farmer A W Oxley sent a sample from his alfalfa third cutting showing eight feet total growth. Plants are sending a fresh crop of shoots that should give strong winter root protection. The paper invites other growers to share experimental data.
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A. W. Oxley
Bloomfield Township
Oxley
Miss Cooke Among Sufferers in Little Rock Fire
In the Little Rock Ark fire of September 6 Sylvia A. Cooke is listed among the sufferers. Her apartments burned in a blaze that swept 114 acres with total losses estimated at six million dollars. Decorah friends extend sympathy for her misfortune.
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Little Rock
Ark
Sylvia A. Cooke
Decorah
Miss Cooke
Church Notices and Sunday Subjects
Congregational subjects listed for morning and evening services include When the Modern Church is apostolic for adults and A Glimpse of Friends Who May Receive us into Everlasting Habitation. Children’s topic Why Some German Bees Died in Holland explored.
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Holland
Subjeet
Auction Sale Items Include Mules and Farm Equipment
An auction is set for Saturday October 11 featuring a team of mules a wagon farm machinery and related items. Mrs H N Larson of Decorah Iowa serves as proprietor with sale details noted. The Scapegoat film appears at the Empire on Thursday starring Kerrigan.
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H. N. Larson
Decorah
Towa
the Empire
Kerrigan
Fire prevention committee warns Decorah owners to act now
Three state appointed officials inspected Decorah and found scattered fire risks on Winnebago Water Washington streets. The state fire marshal may order demolitions if owners do not comply, with no appeal. Owners showed willingness to reduce risk and await a formal report.
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K. P. Gohlman
Clinton
V. A. Hand
Des Moines
Geo. N. Sehrup
Dubuque
Decorah
State Fire Prevention Association
Winnebago Street
Water Street
Washington Street
State Association
Algona
Fire Prevention Association
Celebration planned in St Paul for Norwegian centennial
The Pioneer Press reports a major Nordic gathering is planned in St Paul on May 16 to 18 next year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Norway’s free constitution at Eidsvoll. Between 30,000 and 50,000 Norwegians are expected, with $5,000 sought for publicity and use of the state fair grounds. The Bydelags group leads the planning with A A Veblen as chairman and Rev L P Thorkveen as vice chairman, among others.
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Pioneer Press
America
St. Paul
Norway
Eidsvold
Bydelags
A. A. Veblen
Minneapolis
Rev. L. P Thorkveen
St. James
A. A. Trovaten
Targo
N. D
T. A. Walby
Hudson, Wie
Reverend G S Lackland Attends Methodist Conference at Vinton
The Reverend G S Lackland attends the fifty-eighth annual Upper Iowa district conference in Vinton this week. The district covers northeast Iowa from Marshall County to the state line and is divided into six areas with a total constituency over 100000. About 300 ministers are expected, including visitors. Four ministers died this year, two active and two retired. The treasurer is expected to handle about a quarter of a million dollars for church benevolences.
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G. S. Lackland
Upper Iowa
Methodist Church
Vinton
Iowa
Marshall County
Davenport
Decorah
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Van Dyke Eaton troupe to return next year in fair
The Van Dyke and Eaton dramatic company plans to return for the next year’s fair after a successful Decorah engagement. They announced a contract with actor Hugo Koeh to join the troupe in May. Ollie Eaton is in San Francisco vaudeville and Van Dyke is in Milwaukee working to support himself.
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van Dyke & Eaton Dramatic Company
Decorah
Mr. Bear
Hugo Koeh
van Dyke
Free Lecture at Baptist Church by Rev Thomas Greene
Rev Thomas FE Greene of St Louis Missouri will speak at the Baptist church Thursday evening September 26. The lecture titled Socialism What it is and what it is not offers free admission.
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Thomas FE. Greene
St. Louis
The
Baptist Church
Episcopal church food sale at Freeman building
The ladies of the Episcopal church announce a food sale to be held tomorrow and Saturday in the Freeman building offering assorted dishes.
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Ladies of the Episcopal Church
Freeman
District Court Opens as Judge Hobson Presides
The district court met Monday afternoon with Judge Hobson. jury business was light and jurors were discharged. Several cases including defaults and quieting titles were disposed of. Danielson, Clark, Rankin pled guilty to illegal liquor sales and were fined $50 each plus costs. Henry Becker Jr. found guilty of bastardy and ordered $10 monthly maintenance for Edwin Becker Jr. National Bank of Decorah v Western Textile Co. resulted in foreclosure with $6660.66 plus $106 attorney fee. Frank Bloomfield v Mae Bloomfield granted divorce with $650 alimony and costs. Stewart v Murphy argued to court.
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District Court
Hobson
Daniel Danielson
Stacy Clark
Rankin
State
Henry Becker Jr
Edwin Becker, Jr
Emma Grotegut
National Bank of Decorah
Western Textile Co
Frank E. Bloomfield
Mae Bloomfield
Stewart
Marriage of Walter G. Van Pelt and Louise Bertha Kelting
On Wednesday the 17th in Pilot Township Iowa County a marriage joined Walter G. Van Pelt son of Willard Van Pelt Decorah and Louise Bertha Kelting daughter of Mark Kelting Cedar Rapids. Rev Wilson Denny officiated at the First Congregational Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a brief Decorah stay following the ceremony.
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Pilot Township
Iown County
Williamsburg
Walter G. van Pelt
Willard van Pelt
Decorah
Louise Bertha Kelting
Mark Kelting
Wilson Denny
First Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
Williamsburg Journal Tribune
van Pelt
Two More Unfortunates Taken to Independence
Two men, Peter Kneeskern of Burr Oak and Albert Reeves of Decorah, were transported to Independence for treatment after being found in malodorous states. Dr Swezey assisted Kneeskern at his home and the sheriff helped Reeves after restraining him at the Blakeman farm. A commission ordered their transfer to Independence.
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Independence
Peter Kneeskern
Burr Oak
Albert Reeves
Decorah
Swezey
Kneeskern
Sheriff Flemming
Walter Blakeman
Reeves
Tavener Bridge Contract Let To Federal Bridge Co
The board of supervisors met to consider eight bids for Tavener Bridge reconstruction. Federal Bridge Co. of Des Moines offered the lowest bid at 7687 dollars and the contract was awarded. Work will start immediately with completion possible before winter.
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Board of Supervisors
Tavener
Federal Bridge Co
Des Moines
Health Lectures Resumed by Mrs McIntyre and Miss Hall
Mrs McIntyre and Miss Hall, visiting for the Home Assembly, will return October 1 to present health lectures in the Knights of Pythias rooms above Parman's drug store. Meetings begin at 2 30 PM.
Kelly Bros Harp Orchestra Dance at Marsh Hall
Osage group Kelly Bros Harp Orchestra offers another popular dance at Marsh's hall next Tuesday evening. Karl D. Fisk visits Decorah Detachment 1 2 3 Wednesday Thursday and Friday until noon for eye glasses and attention.
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Kelly Bros. Harp Orchestra
Osage
Marsh's Hall
Karl D. Fisk
Lth
Decorah Det
The Greatest Values in sweaters in America
Bear offers sweaters at 8 10.00 with guaranteed warmth. No need to fear cold. visit today for value and comfort.
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America
Money in Decorah Banks Shows Strong Deposits
Decorah banks hold about 2.23 million dollars in deposits across four institutions, roughly 100 dollars per resident. Deposits rose from 1.846 million two years earlier, a gain of 435 thousand or over twenty percent, with county totals over three million when including other local banks.
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Decorah
Mrs. Rohm Dies After Long Illness at Oak Street Home
Mrs. Ole Rohm, born December 6 1868 in Decorah, died just after midnight on the 24th at the Oak Street home after a two year Brights disease illness. She leaves husband Ole Rohm, three children Mabel Esther Erling, parents Mr. and Mrs. Ole Amundsen, four brothers, and an uncle Arne Amundsen. Funeral Friday afternoon from United Lutheran church where she was an active member.
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Ole Rohm
Oak Street
Bright
Mabel
Esther
Erling
Henry
Robert
Oscar
Elmer Amundsen
Arne Amundsen
Rohm
Ole E. Amundsen
Decorah
United Lutheran Church
Breach of Promise Case Settled for 2750
Musa M Morris of Decorah sued Ervine C Margraff for 10000 dollars in a breach of promise suit that was set for trial at West Union. Witnesses traveled from Decorah to testify but the case was settled out of court with the defendant paying 2750 dollars. KE R Acres of Decorah was among the defendant's attorneys.
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Musa M. Morris
Decorah
Ervine C. Margraff
West Union
KE. R. Acres
Prisoner of Zenda at Princess Theater Tonight
Daniel Frohman presents James K. Hackett in The Prisoner of Zenda a four act photo play by Famous Players Film Co showing at 7 8 9 20 tonight. Tickets priced 10 and 15 cents with three performances.
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Princess Theater
Daniel Frohman
James K. Hackett
Zenda
Famous Players Film Co
Special Saturday Sale on Lot 4628 Suits at Bear's
Special sale for Saturday offers men's pure worsted brown whale suits valued at 25.00, priced at 18.00 while supplies last. A positive saving of 7.00 per suit, with Bear's promising quality and style at lower prices, no similar value elsewhere in America.
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America
Another Physician Locates Here Dr Dahl Opens Osage Practice
On Monday last Dr. P. Dahl rented the former office rooms of Dr. F. W. Daubney and will engage in practice here. He has been located at Osage for some time. Also a local ad notes $1.00 buys better all wool fleeced union suits at Bear's.
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8. P. Dahl
F. W. Daubney
Osage
Bear's
Grave of Julian Dubuque Monument In Dubuque
A National Bank window displays a painting of the Mississippi near Dubuque and the monument at Julian Dubuque’s grave. Erected October 1897, the circular stone tomb stands twenty four feet high with a west door. It bears an inscription naming Dubuque founder of the city and Miner of the Mines of Spain.
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National Bank I
Mississippi
Dubuque
Julian Dubuque
Spain
Peosta
Little Fox
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Baron de Carondelet
Louisiana
Little Cloud
St. Louis
August Chouteau
Chouteau
John L. Smith
Guaranteed Attractions at the Star Theatre Bill
Beginning tonight and continuing Friday, Saturday and Saturday matinee Woodward's Posing Dogs will be the vaudeville feature at the Star theatre. They carry their own scenery and effects. Next week Monday to Wednesday the Prentice trio will perform The Rube and the Circus Girl.
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The
Star
Woodward
Star Theatre
Prentice
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