Many Local Residents Return From Trips and Visits
Purely Personal notes list Ed. Howden returning from Montana and dozens of locals visiting relatives in Castalia Decorah and surrounding towns. Mentions travel to Chicago Minneapolis Independence Cedar Rapids Albert Lea and Town City with Easter visits and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Howden
Montana
L. E. Davidson
Minneapolis
A. Leytze
Chicago
Anna Hanson
Castalia
Harry Conover
Cedar Rapids
A. C. Tatro
Tda Lane
Albert Lea
S. S. Roque
A. C. Grindeland
Locust
Decorah
Lester Limbeck
Ossian
R. Tyler
C. P. Stouffer
Houg
Marriages Tie Grace Christen to Ole Nelson in Decorah
Tuesday morning at Grace Christen home, Grace Christen and Ole A. Nelson wed with Rev. M. Willett officiating. They plan to reside in the Aiken cottage in the fifth ward after a Rock Island trip to Waterloo. Nelson works in F A Germann's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Christen
A. G. Christen
Ole A. Nelson
Rev. M. Willett
F. A. Germann
Enjoyable Occasion At Winneshiek Lodge I O C F
Members of Winneshiek Lodge I O C F spent a pleasant evening at their lodge home last Thursday. Dinner at seven featured a program of music and addresses with Grand Master H F Wagner of Sigourney and Grand Warden FH Sweeney of Waterloo as speakers. A social hour of dancing and games closed the event, with a large attendance calling for a repeat in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Lodge
H. F. Wagner
Sigourney
FH. Sweeney
Waterloo
John F Day Dies in New Orleans at 80
John K. Day, second son of Mr and Mrs William Day early settler of Decorah, died at his New Orleans home after a likely stroke. Born 1841 in Virginia, he moved with his family to Cassville Wisconsin then to Iowa in 1849. He and brothers built lumber interests in Wisconsin before relocating to Louisiana. Survived by wife Elizabeth Noble Day, sons Noble and Floyd, daughter Marian, and brother Richard Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Montgomery
John K. Day
William Day
Decorah
New Orleans
Mr. Day
Virginia
Cassville
Wis
Iowa
Winneshick Hotel
Richard
Wisconsin
Wausau
Rhinelander
Day
Louisiana
Elizabeth Noble
Reuben Noble
McGregor
Noble
Floyd
Marian
Richard Day
California
Adolph G Gunderson Dead Ossian Druggist Dies
Word reached Decorah last Monday that Adolph G Gunderson Ossian druggist died Sunday at the Old Sanitarium at Prairie du Chien from an abscess on the brain after a three week illness. Born February 6 1888 he lived in Ossian his whole life. He married Mary Stangland in 1912 and they had one daughter. He was a Mason and Elk. Funeral held yesterday at 2 pm with Masons in charge and Knight Templars escorting the remains. Rev. Robert Tipton officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Adolph G. Gunderson
Ossian
Prairie du Chien
Mr. Gunderson
Mary Stangland
Masonic and Elk
Knight Templars
Robert Tipton
Married Fifty-five Years of Mr and Mrs Hanson
On Thursday last Mr and Mrs Jacob Hanson of the west side marked their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. Owing to Mr Hansons frailty no party was held but friends visited and the First Lutheran church choir sent an Easter lily. They have lived in Hanson town about twelve years and he is seventy three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Tweeten
Mabel
Jacob Butz
Ridgeway
Ella Coward
Houston
Texas
Martin Peterson
Highlandville
Decorah
H. G. Landmeyer
Minneapolis
Henry Haas
Iver Ringdahl
St. Paul
Thos. Rice
Canton
North Dakota
John E. O’brien
Waukon
O'Brien
C. C. Bates
A. A. Darling
Roy
Montrose
Rhoe Darling
Burr Oak
Leonard Bruffat
la Crosse Hospital
Kendrick
Fayette
Minnie Golz
C. C. Morley
Golz
Helen Hjerleid
Chicago
Misa Hijerleid
Norway
Oscar
Hamre Brothers
O. L
L. J
Jacob
Valders
Olaf
Winneshiek County
Frank Bellows
Gusta Bellows
J. H. Mackenstadt
Kendallville
R. F. Stead
Prosper
W. B. Ingvoldstad
River Street
Ingvoldstad
Jacob Ammer
Pearl and
Meehianic Streets
Jacob Hanson
West Side
Fire Department elects officers at annual meeting
At the annual meeting the fire department elected Chief Theo Olson 1st Assistant P Finberg 2d Assistant F Bernatz Secretary Fred Biermann Treasurer Lloyd Christen Trustees R G Price John Dahl Hans Teslow F P Shea and the chief ex officio This election will be ratified next Wednesday evening with a little spread and a social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Olson
P. Finberg
F. Bernatz
Fred Biermann
Lloyd Christen
R. G. Price
John Dahl
Hans Teslow
F. P. Shea
Birthday Surprise For W F Knorr At Maple Avenue
About a dozen of his gentleman friends gathered Sunday at Maple Avenue to honor W F Knorr for his birthday. They enjoyed a six o clock dinner and a pleasant evening, leaving a handsome chair as a token of friendship and good wishes for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Knorr
Maple Avenue
Papers Filed for L M Enger Nomination
On Tuesday L M Enger submitted nomination papers to the secretary of state containing about 50 names. Republicans must ratify the slate at the primary and again at the election. Enger is described as a capable representative who will qualify in the upper house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Enger
Secretary of State
iMr. Enger
Postcard from A C Baker describes Luzerne visit
A postal card dated Luzerne Switzerland March 27 indicates A C Baker enjoyed the scenery but has peculiar ideas about the scenes. He plans to return to Decorah in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baker
Luzerne
Switzerland
Decorah
Elks Ball At Marsh's Hall A Success
The Decorah lodge of Elks held a post Lenten dance at Marsh's hall last Monday night. A fine crowd attended and the Sorenson orchestra provided highly pleasing music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lodge of Elks
Marsh's Hall
Sorenson
A Splendid Easter Gift
City Attorney J. A. Nelson and wife welcomed a daughter on Easter 1914. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nelson
Mother
Babe
Hoosier Cabinet sale final chance this month
Come early Saturday morning for the last opportunity to buy the famous Step-saving Hoosier Cabinet at just $1.00. These cabinets are all we can get and many regular customers await the club’s announcement.
Hoosier Pantry Sells Steps for Your Kitchen
Ordinary pantries and cupboards make steps the Hoosier saves them. Let us fit one into your kitchen, Monday.
Public Library Benefit Opens Monday at Marsh Hall
The Monday club resumes its annual open house on Monday afternoon May 14 at Marsh Hall with varied entertainment and refreshments. An admission fee of 25 cents is charged to support the library. Last year’s participants enjoyed the event and contributors are urged to donate if unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Hall
Conigisky Buys A. K. Bailey Residence on Vernon Street
Real estate closing yesterday transfers the Vernon street home to I. H. Conigisky. He and his family will move in once Pat Ronan finds new quarters after two years as resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Conigisky
A. K. Bailey
Vernon Street
Mr. Conigisky
Pat Ronan
Sigurd Reque Named Principal at Luther Academy
From the Northwood Index it is reported that Prof. Sigurd Reque has been chosen to succeed Rev. J. E. Thoen as principal of Luther Academy in Albert Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Sigurd Reque
J. E. Thoen
Luther Academy
Albert Lea
Ossian Public School Principal Re-Elected
Miss Edna Haug of Decorah has been re elected principal of the Ossian public school for next year. A demonstration of the Club House line will be held Saturday April 18 for Fred J Rosenthal's. New Club House items have been added to stock and will be shown at the event. You are fully invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Haug
Decorah
Ossian
Club House
Jor
Fred J. Rosenthal
Exclusive Hoosier Features Modern Kitchen in One Unit
Product listing highlights a metal flour bin with no removal needed and 15 pounds more capacity than rivals. It touts leak proof sugar bin, pure aluminum table, self closing bread box, swing lids on spice jars, and a sliding, easy clean design. Numerous built in conveniences and durable construction are emphasized.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. J
Margaret Moore
Selma Skarshaug
Albert Halverson
Clermont
Independence
State University
Jacques
Boston
Mahlon Willett
Floyd Jones
Whalan
Minn
Othelia Lubke
Peter Ringdahl
C. P. Roswold
Isaac Ja
E. B. Highy
Yankton
L. R. Schrempf
Peter Leseth
A. R. Stevens
Dubuque
B. Allen
Cecelia
Sa Iy
G. E. Seland
Linda Coughlin
Freeport
B. J. Reynolds
L. B. Whitney
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
H. FE. Miller
Town City
Wm. Rosenthal
Strawberry Point
W. Timlaw
Jesse A. Gregg
A. Bradish
Jos. Baker
May
N. Schoonmaker
John Jewell
Jewell
Ben Jewell
W. J. Jansen
Mary and
Currie
Henry
Sumner
Clara Tosten
T. Tosten
Great Falls
Mont
Helen Fitzgerald
Louis Schweinerus
F. H. Priester
Elsie
Lydia Linderbaum
Cornelius Olson
Typographical Union
Hot Springs
Ark
J. W. Campbell
Caroline
Postville
E. BR. Haines
Clarence Haugen
Rochester
K. I. Haugen
Beatta Haugen
Red Wing
Ruth Larsen
Conner
Peter
Park River
N. D
Karen Larsen
Sioux Falls
Laura Larsen
T. C. Miever
C. Shattuck
Hymeneas
Highland Church
Augusta Henrietta Busness
Josiah RK. Casterton
K. Seehuus
Casterton
Highland Township
Henry Casterton
Henry Busness
Tabor’s Hall
Hesper
John F. Day
Fire Department
The
Elks
Vance
Hoosier Club
Hoosier Company
Hoosier Cabinet
America
Public Library
Hoosier
Decorah Furniture CO
A. Leytze, H. A. Schremser, Henry Ness
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