PURELY PERSONAL: Wide Range of Travels and Visits
A long list of local residents made short trips and visits this week. Oscar Bauder went to Minneapolis on business while Mrs. G Heuser visited Spillville. Others toured Cincinnati, Chicago, Dubuque, Cresco, and St Paul for work or family reasons, with several returning to Decorah, Ossian, or their homes after brief stays with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bauder
Minneapolis
G. Heuser
Spillville
C. J. Gossman
Cresco
George J. Bernatz
Eldorado
Chas. Trzemski
St. Paul
Julia Anfinson
St. Olaf
C. W. Burdick
Charles J. Wangler
Chicago
A. J. Swezey
Dubuque
R. F. Topliff
Postville
Chas. Stortz
Mike Broghammer
Glendive
Montana
C. Gilbert
Son Daral
John Dinger
J. H. Sipe
Sipe
F. F E. Reishus
Luther College
Cottonwood
Minn
Fred Reed
D. FE. Reed
C. H. Woellstein
Adam Caldow
Castalia
Johnston McIntosh
Johanna Flatan
Hoople
N. D
Matilda Larson
Albert Lea
Ruth Stihring
Wellman
Pat Drew
Pearl
Ray Hutchinson
Mason City
Gustine Natvig
Korsrud
Theo. Bailey
Charles
Owatonna
Decorah
John Jacobson
Kendallville
Laurence Rigg
Flora Bergeson
Webster City
O. Bergeson
A. Stinger
O. Peterson
Louis Monson
Tena Nefstad
Hawarden
Canada
Elmer Nefstad
J. A. Larson
BE. C. Hokansen
Stoughton
Wis
F. Palmerton
Warren Hoyt
Leroy
O. W. Emery
Mons Askelson
Jesse Limbeck
Ossian
Julius Olson
Mildred
Madison
Iver Larsen
Will Blackmarr
Frank
M. Blackmarr
B. F. Glimnse
Portland
Oregon
D. FE
Emma Hill
Fayette
Frank Wilson
Will Frank
Chas
Hatherly
John Symonds
W. T. Symonds
Farmington, Minn
Three Forks
Oren Simmonds
A. T. Holton
Dallas
Crookston
Albert Sampson
Tech John Anderson Publishing Company
M. J. Stevens
Igin
J. H. Mackenstadt
Audubon, Minn
Pinafore Tomorrow Night by High School Students
The high school presents Pinafore tomorrow night a light tuneful operetta filled with catchy music and comic scenes. A crowded house is expected as ticket sales run liberal with a cast including Sir Joseph Porter Captain Corcoran Ralph Rackstraw Dick Deadeye and several others listed among students and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iion
Joseph Porter
Basi
Royal McClaskey
Corcoran
Gavin Hjerleid
Ralph Rackstraw
Allert Larson
Dick Deadeye
George Baker Arnold Lee Carl Arneson
Bill Bobstay
Harold Thompson Boaswain
Bob Becket
Tom Tucker
Nelle Jewell
Alice Daniels
Little Buttercup
Agnes Thompson
Grand Opera to Present Hugo Koch in Rates of the U S
Managers at the Grand Opera house announce Hugo Koch will star in Rates of the U S on Thursday evening May 1. The new standard drama, praised in metropolitan houses, was secured after unusual effort. Koch previously appeared here as the butler in The Rowe of a Thousand Candles and drew high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Hugo Koch
U. S
Koch
Rowe
Decorah
Luther College
Kretchmer
Liszt
Rubenstein
Filipovsky
Carsten Sperati
Leif Erickson
Borg
Old
Kentucky
Foster
Saint-Saéns
Phaéton
Oscar Borg
Leif Ericson
America
Finn
Leif
Jupiter
al. Coney
Lampe
Germany
Spain
Russia
Italy
Scotland
Hungary
China
Ireland
Cuwraes
Coney
Amphictyonic Program Tonight at College Auditorium
The Amphictyonic literary society presents its annual public program at the college auditorium. It features music speeches readings and two scenes from King John to showcase members’ work. Admission is ten cents, with proceeds covering expenses. The program begins at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Auditorium
Amphictyonic Literary Society
Woman Struck by Bicycle Injuring Scalp on Main Street
Mrs. H. S. Bulis suffered a painful injury Monday evening when a bicycle rider trespassing on the sidewalk struck her. Her scalp required several stitches. The incident notes that sidewalk bicycle riding is unsafe and punishable under city ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Bulis
Main Street
Dr Hutchinson Relocates Dental Office to Lennon Building
Dr T C Hutchinson moves from his old quarters due to Winneshiek bank construction and now occupies space above Hutchinson grocery in the Lennon building. Patrons told to find him there for now as future location undecided. Also Bear's advertises 100 children's suits at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Bank
T. C. Hutchinson
Lennon
Hutchinson
Socialist Lecture Frustrated by Railroad Wreck
A capacity audience at the Baptist church heard Rev Lackland address economic topics after Miss Caroline A Lowe could not reach Decorah due to a Milwaukee railroad wreck near McGregor. No definite date set for Lowe’s rescheduled lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Caroline A. Lowe
Milwaukee
McGregor
Decorah
Lackland
Miss Lowe
Thunderstorm Kills Chicks At Hatch Time
John Miller sent over 200 Rhode Island chicks to Wm Hauswirth for hatching. A severe thunderstorm struck as shells began to break Sunday night killing all but eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Rhole Island
Wm. Hauswirth
Carpet and Ray Washing Services Prompt and Right
N5-1 Dd RAH Steam Laundry offers prompt carpet cleaning and ray washing. Quick service with reliable workmanship emphasized in local advertising.
Obituary Highlights for Halvor Nelson and Early Decorah Figures
Obituary notices report Halvor Nelson of Springfield township dead at home following a long Winneshiek County residence since 1856. Born June 9 1835 in Norway he married Berit Kjonaas in 1862 and left a large family including Halver Hilda Oliver Andrew and many relatives. Funeral at Washington Prairie church drew a large crowd. Also noted are the deaths of Thomas H Larson and Tosten T Anderson with services at Washington Prairie and First Lutheran church respectively, both in Decorah area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor Nelson
Springfield Township
Nelson
Winneshiek County
Norway
Berit Kjonaas
Halver
Hilda
Oliver
Andrew
Nels
Charles City
Anna Halverson
Christian
Washington Prairie Church
Paul Koren
Thomas H. Larson
Decorah
John C. Larson
Tosten T. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Numedal
America
Highland Township
G. N. Krome
Gilbert Anderson
O. J. Ness
First Lutheran
Anderson
Clean Up Notice From Health Officer Dr Thomas
Dr H H Thomas health officer calls all citizens to clean up premises at once. He will enforce the law to make Decorah as clean as possible with council backing. A clean city protects health and neglect will be costly. Get busy and clean up thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Burglary Suspect Confesses After Police Watch
Citizens faced weeks of petty thefts as small sums and varied jewelry vanished. A young man known to avoid work was arrested, interrogated, and finally confessed. The loot had been spent but jewelry was recovered. prosecution was considered but dropped with a warning of harsher punishment if repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrst
Bootleggers Sentenced in Cedar Rapids Plea Deal
Joe Moran Clarence Heath and T Deremo among bootleggers brought before the federal court were sentenced in Cedar Rapids last Thursday. They pleaded guilty and will pay fines of 100 dollars or serve 30 days in jail, and all went to jail. A second offense would carry a penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moran
Clarence Heath
T. Deremo
Cedar Rapids
Decorah Steam Laundry Guarantees for Delicate Lace Curtains
Detailing a service guarantee from Decorah Steam Laundry. The notice promises refunds if goods are not as represented and emphasizes care for the most delicate lace curtains with cheerful money-back promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear’s
New Postmasters Named For Congressional District
At a Democratic party meeting in Town last week many state postmasters were listed for recommenda tion. For the Fourth District the slate includes C. R. Hutchinson Arlington T N Fitzgerald Charles City Fred Biermann Decorah R G Mitchell Manly Anton Huebsch M e Gr C Ware Northwood The Decorah Journal’s F E Biermann is expected to be named postmaster succeeding J J Marsh whose term expired last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of Town
C. R. Hutchinson
Arlington
T. N. Fitzgerald
Charles City
Fred Biermann
Decorah
R. G. Mitchell
Manly
Anton Huebsch
MeGr
C. Ware
Northwood
F. E. Biermann
The
Decorah Journal
J. J. Marsh
Decorah Club Gives $100 for Ohio Flood Sufferers
The Decorah Commercial Club contributed from its own funds 100 dollars to flood sufferers in Ohio. Following Sunday church and paper collections across the community raised funds, with a total of 255 dollars sent forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Commercial Club
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linnie Webster
B. Reed
Lime Springs Tudsay
W. McManus
Waterloo
Joseph Lennon
H. Sherry
Constance
Prairie du Chien
C. N. Wolding
W. M. Strand
Jacob Falck
Fort Atkinson
Chas. Falck
Thos. Humphrey
Hesper
Ridgeway
C. Lumby
Alex. Horvedt
Ole Juve
F. J. D. Gremm
Gena Brandos
Waukon
Anna Osgaard
G. H. Howard
L. Larson
G. L. Koehner
John Lee
Garnaville
H. L. Graham
Hot Springs
JC. W. Burdick
Anna Salem
J. L. Hanson
Mida Hegner
Sai
Dr. Hutchinson
Winneshirk County State Bank
Richelieu
Tragy & Hanson
Ballow
Putnam’s Brush Store
St. Cloud Hotel
Winnebago St
Citizens Savings Bank
Iowa
E. J. Curtin
Casterton
V. Pres
B. J. McKay
Cash
F. E. Cratsenberg
R. E. Bucknell
F. W. Conover
F. B. Portman
John Curtin
Cok
Bie
Fairbanks
Lenox
Wiandotte
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