PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM DECORAH AREA
Purely personal items from Decorah and nearby towns list many residents visiting relatives and travelers. Names include Laura Dahl Calmar Alice Fjelstul Ridgeway Roy Stewart Charles City Nancy Bailey Chicago Decatur and others visiting Castalia Beloit Madison Minneapolis Osage Hanlontown and more, with multiple weeklong and day trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Dahl
Calmar
Decorah
Alice Fjelstul
Ridgeway
Roy Stewart
Charles City
Mary Elwick
Marble Rock
C. L. Topliff
Frank Headington
Dubuque
Nancy Bailey
Chicago
Decatur
G. Heuser
Spillville Erry
J. Haug
Nice
Johnst McIntosh
Castalia
Willard Thorgrimson
Beloit College
M. H. Montgomery
Minneapolis
T. Kirkbride
T. Haugen
Nordness
Ben Bear
Osage
Ruth Stihring
Wellman
M. C. Steyer
Elkader
Jos. Lamm
Sarah Hamre
Clarence
Robt. Vickery
Spencer
W. R. Lyons
Thos. Norton
Cresco
Wm. Ferrell
Gertrude Horton
Gladys
Downer College
Milwaukee
Arthur Vick
Alice Rowe
C. Haakenson
L. Olson
T. Hauge
Lanesboro
8. C. Sheggrad
Dave Hill
Cedar Rapids
Frank Peters
J. T. Kneeskern
Kneeskern
E. Allen
Cecelia Walsh
T. Severson
Canoe Township
T. C. Gierhart
Roy Adame
G. Tl. Bakken
Valder School
Wm. Ingvoldstad
Orlando Ingvoldstad
Marshalltown
G. Guttormson
Guttormson
Oscar Qualley
John Vine
N. R. Groff
Owatonna
Theo
A. Bailey
Wilma Monroe
FH. G. Leikvold
S. ©. Sheggrad
Sioux Rapids
Rudolph Thor
Josie Egeland
P. O. Egeland
Northfield
Wheeler
Wis
Herman W. Haisler
Butterfield
Minn
J. Fraser
Herman
Decorians Migrate to Norway for Centennial Celebration
A large group from Decorah plans to travel to Norway this spring for the centennial of the Norwegian Swedish constitution. Attendees include Dr Stabo O W Holm Prof Svanee Wm Johnson A Milde and more. Professors Tinglestad Sperati and Mrs Sperati head the Luther College Concert Band with support from the Weisers and additional unlisted locals expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Stabo
O. W. Holm
Prof
Svanee
Wm. Johnson
A. Milde
Prest. Prens
Town
Tinglestad
Luther College
Sperati
Doctor Dahl Marries in Des Moines and Returns
Patrons found Dr. 8. P. Dahl absent due to urgent business last Monday. On March 30 he wed Miss Mo Zachary in Des Moines. The couple returned to Decorah Tuesday evening, with well wishes for Mrs. Dahl’s warm welcome in the community.
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P. Dahl
Des Moines
Miss 'Mo Zachary
Zachary
Married Sixty Years of Hermund Albertson Skierven
On the prior Wednesday the sixty year married couple celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at Lincoln Lutheran church. They wed on March 17, 1854, but moved the observance to March 25 to gather their children. Both were born in Vicks Preste field Sogn Norway with He a Dec 1825 and the wife March 1 1844. Mrs Skjerven came to America in 1846 and her husband in 1852.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermund Albertson Skierven
Incoln Lutheran Church
Vicks Prestefield
Sogn
Norway
September Morn at the Grand Enjoys Lively Audiences
A large audience at the Grand laughed and applauded the season’s big production September Morn last evening. The sprightly show is well sung with a capable chorus of fun makers and stylish dancing features that drew hearty applause and high praise. The company has been on stage briefly but performed smoothly throughout.
Banquet for J B Wist On His Fiftieth Birthday
J B Wist editor of the Posten and vice consul for Norway reaches fifty tomorrow April 3 a banquet will be hosted in his honor at Winneshiek hotel tomorrow night Norwegian guests include Hon L S Swenson of Minneapolis former minister to Norway and Denmark and Hon J L Hohe of St Paul
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J.B. Wist
The
Posten
Norway
Winneshiek Hotel
Spring Purchasing Trip Leads Larsen Family to Chicago
Levert Larsen travels to Chicago for spring and summer clothing and furnishing goods with Mrs. Larsen. Their daughter Ruth, a student at Redwing Ladies' Seminary, will join them on the return for Easter vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levert Larsen
Chicago
Returns to Decorah as O Larson Hamre sells Ossian business
Friends of O Larson Hamre report he and his family are returning to Decorah as he sold his Ossian business to George Owens of Cresco with possession given immediately. Hamre did not state plans but may resume painting work in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Larson Hamre
Decorah
Ossian
Eorge Owens
Cresco
Hamre
Prize chicken finally secured a Wyandotte rockerel
After much worry Mrs. C L Topliff overcame trouble with a Clinton breeder to obtain a Silver Laced Wyandotte rockerel from a noted fancier in Topeka Kansas. The bird is described as fine looking and satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Topliff
Fnally
Topeka
Kas
Enjoyable trip contemplated by Decorah Whist club
Two years after a Yellowstone Park vacation the Decorah Whist club plans a state fair trip through Iowa. They will drive by auto from Decorah to Waterloo Marshalltown Grinnell Des Moines camping in a tented city for a week on the fair grounds. Members include Mr and Mrs Curtin Bear Conover Baker Paine Whitney Algyer and Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Whist Club
Yellowstone Park
Hawkeye State
Waterloo
Marshalltown
St. Louis Trail
Grinnell
Decorah
Des Moines
E. J. Curtin
Ben Bear
F. W. Conover
M W A County Convention Chooses Delegates
At Deco rah a Woodmen camp meeting delegates G A Meyer of Calmar and E C Grant of Decorah were chosen as delegate and alternate to the state convention to be held in Cedar Rapids. They were instructed to back head camp delegates favoring a complete head officer change, repeal of Chicago rates, sharp head office salary cuts, a two term limit, a full by law revision, and oppose rate changes except by referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
G. A. Meyer
Calmar
E. C. Grant
Cedar Rapids
Toledo
Ohio
F. R. Korns
Chicago
Luther College Entices Crowd With Annual College Show
An audience attended Luther College annual entertainment last Thursday evening and found much to enjoy. The athletic skill of Luther students has been demonstrated at home and at other colleges, with state championships secured for several seasons, evidence of why they retain the honors.
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Luther College
Luther
Illegal fishing crackdown warned by deputy warden Bucknell
Reports of illegal fishing flow in the river and county trout streams. Deputy Game Warden Bucknell plans to prosecute all cases where evidence is obtained. The law bans trout before April 15 and bans black bass pickerel and catfish before May 15. Stay cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknell
Real Estate Changes In Park Addition And Nearby Blocks
Last week T T Hogewell bought the Ramsey home in Park addition and sold the Oscar Amundsen house and lot to Mr Halverson HH Amblein bought a lot adjoining the city park and possibly may build this season RK F Gibson yesterday closed a deal whereby the Riley building at the corner of Washington and Broadway was transferred to Ingvoldstad Co Purchase price not stated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Hogewell
Ramsey
Park Addition
Oscar Amundsen
Mr. Halverson
HH. Amblein
City Park
RK. F. Gibson
Riley
Washington and
Broadway
Ingvoldstad & Co
Gas Explosion Injures Calmar Man Edward Peterson
Edward Peterson suffered severe burns in a Calmar gas explosion last Sunday evening after inspecting a suspected leak. He entered the basement with a lantern despite leaking gas, and the blast blew him from the house though the structure shifted but did not catch fire. He is an employee of the city gas works and the cause remains undetermined.
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Edward Peterson
Calmar
Peterson
Luren's 40th Anniversary Celebrated in Marsh's Hall
The Luren singing society, started March 17 1874 by a dozen Winneshiek County Norwegians, celebrated its 40th anniversary at Marsh's hall. A large crowd enjoyed a buffet supper, Luther College orchestra under Paolo Sperati provided music, Dr. Boe presided, Rev. Theo Nilsson spoke on the society's origin and success, and Loren under Prof C A Sperati has shown its best work in recent years with strong leadership.
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Winneshiek County
Luren Singing Society
J. Jackwitz
Lindblom
Minn
Marsh’s
Luther College
Paolo H. Sperati
Dr. Boe
Theo. Nilsson
Yankees
Loren
C. A. Sperati
Passion Week Union Meetings Schedule Said
During Passion Week Methodists and Congregationalists plan union services starting Monday night in the Congregational church and continuing with alternating meetings in the two churches through Friday night.
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Congregationalists
Congregational Church
Easter Window Displays Attract Shoppers
Easter Sunday falls on April 12 as stores prepare displays for spring. Ben Bear's west window, crafted by Chris Qualley, stands out with its seasonal goods and inviting presentation enticing customers.
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Ben Bear
Chris Qualley
Minnesota Man Given Heavy Fine For Drunkenness
A man from just over the state line in Minnesota was found intoxicated by Marshal Johnson on Saturday night. He was arrested and jailed. On Monday the mayor, who recognized him as one of those arrested two weeks earlier for the same offense, imposed the maximum penalty of 24.85 dollars and six days in jail.
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Minnesota
Marshal Johnson
The Lion and the Lamb Entertain Readers
Marek arrived with bold entrance and high expectations but exited with a surly tone. The piece contrasts a lion like start with a lamb like finish and notes a disappointing late departure reminiscent of a surly dog.
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Marek
Jas
Luther College Concert Band to Norway with Sixty-one Members
The Luther College Concert Band will tour Norway this spring with sixty one members including Prof. Carlo A Sperati as director. The College Choir will be formed from band members, and college chips for April list the personnel and instrumentation.
Dairy Lunch Today at Congregational Church
The Fortnightly Club will serve a Dairy Lunch at the Congregational church Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock and until all are served.
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Congregational Church
Methodist Easter Sale At Harmon Building Priday
Methodist ladies announce an Easter sale of aprons and fancy articles in the M A Harmon building on East Water Street Priday on April 3. Cafeteria served afternoon and evening with meals and lunches available. patrons invited for a good meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Harmon
East Water Street
Priday
L O Reed sells livery barn. Layton to operate in Elkader
Saturday last L O Reed sold his livery barn and equipment on Washington street to John D Layton of Elkader. Layton’s son planned to take charge but bought a business in Illinois. the barn stock will be sold at auction on April 4. Reed keeps Rhode Island Red chickens and may not leave Decorah, having secured nearby Minnesota land near Crookston. Joseph Shima sold his barber shop to Edw Herwig and Verne Kinnard with possession given. Both new owners trained in Decorah. Kinnard is Haas’ son-in-law. Shima plans to remain in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Reed
Washington Street
John D. Layton
Elkader
Mr. Kinnard
Decorah
Chas. Haas
Shima
Mrs Josephine Twomley Dies At Jackson Junction
Mrs Josephine Twomley wife of Samuel Twomley and sister to George and Anthony Bernatz of Decorah died at Jackson Junction Sunday night March 29 at about age 48 after a long illness including an operation six months ago Funeral attended by George and William Bernatz and Mrs Louise Marsh at Jackson Junction yesterday Also A E Bigelow a former banker died at New Hampton March 30 age 84 He came to New Hampton in 1864 and helped start a bank that became First National Bank of New Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Twomley
Samuel Twomley
George
Anthony Bernatz
Decorah
Jackson Junction
William Bernatz
Louise Marsh
A. E. Bigelow
New Hampton
James H. Easton
First National Bank of
Perfume on Coat Lapel Sparks Trouble in Cincinnati Enquirer
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a married man facing social backlash after a girl sprinkles a few drops of her perfume on his coat lapel, illustrating a tale of temptation and gossip. The remark references the many troubles that can follow such a discreet act.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Decorah Steam Laundry Curtain Laundering Service
Modern laundering for lace curtains with daily arrivals. Uses clarified soap and condensed water for wrinkle free results. Curtains returned washed starched and ironed in chosen shade. Decorah Steam Laundry guarantees fabrics protected against tearing or ripping.
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Iowa
A. K. Bartry & Son
J. W. Hruska
Spillville
J. E. Borlaug
A. P. Olson
Almar
I. L. Table
Dorchester
Our City
Myrtle Engbretson
Freeport
O. T. Ness
Elgin
N. D
A. C. Heck
Dental Society of Ilinois
F. W. P. Baker
Ola
Arkansas
Baker
S. M. Foote
Kessel
Mr. Foote
Edw. Shima
Ames
Sacramento
Cal
Crystal Butter Co
Luren
Lion and the Lamb
Chas. Trzcinski
National Bank
Bear's
A. Leytze
A. Schremser
Henry Ness
Venus of Milo
EF. J. Parman
Meritol
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