Purely Personal News From Decorah and Nearby
A long list of weekend and weekday visits and travel notes from Decorah and surrounding towns. Mentions include M. E. Marsh, Burr Oak. K. H. Boe, Calmar. Mr. and Mrs. Willis, Calmar. Mrs. Haatvedt, Ridgeway. Mrs. Barth, Prairie du Chien. Winter family in Chicago. Miss Weiss Cresco in Decorah. Gertie Moe Albert Lea. Mrs. Ringoen Ridgeway. Mrs. Jackson to Dubuque. Nordby to Minneapolis. Logsdon in Cresco. W. W. Hubbell back from California. Lena Thompson from Chicago. Miss Barfoot to Mission SD. and many other locals visiting, traveling, or returning home from trips in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Marsh
Burr Oak
K. H. Boe
Calmar
L. B. Willis
J. Haatvedt
Ridgeway
John Barth
Prairie du Chien
H. B. Winter
Chicago
Rinilda Weiss
Cresco
Decorah
Gertie Moe
Albert Lea
E. S. Thune
Ben Logsdon
John Lewis
W. W. Hubbell
California
Lena Thompson
C. Bergeson
P, HW. Holly
S. L. McMasters
F. H. Baker
Americus
Thos. H. Johnson
Kelley Field
No. 1
San Antonio
Texas
Chas. Haas
Kansas City
Wm. Manning
A. Eberhart
Elkader
M. C. Steyer
A. Lodahl
Esteline
Aynerson
Horace Weiser
Lawrenceville
N. J
A. E. Conrad
Fort Douglas
Utah
Capt
Conrad
John Hargreaves
H. A. Schremner
Independence
Mr. Schremner
Clarice Johnson
Engelvale
Minn
Olaf Queal
Camp Pike
Ark
Leavenworth, Wash
Abbie R. Bullis
C. J. Weiser
Helen Wilcox
Minneapolis
Walter Ingvostad
Ethel Cole
Mason City
Chas, Frey of
John Gates
Nick
Philip Richert
Hesper
Chas. Reed
A. W. Freeman
Rochester
J. K. Gulbro
Highland Township
G. W. Newhall
New Hampton
Frank Young
Hawkeye
N. Jacobs
R. Tf. Miller
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Peterson
Naeseth
M. C. Hanson
Burr, Minn
Carl Vick
H. A. Warner
Pittston
B. Slater
Ber Bear
St. Paul
Albert Bor
Dorf
Spillville
Clean Up Campaign Urges Decorah War Gardens 1918
In Decorah a Civic Club called for a clean-up campaign to beautify yards and alleys. Citizens are urged to join the effort to remove ashes tins and refuse with a May 1 deadline. The note promotes civic pride and cleaner streets in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Decorah
Forest Fire Destroys Cottages on McGregor Heights
Last Thursday a forest fire on McGregor Heights destroyed several summer cottages and caused about 10000 dollars in losses. Most were older cheaper structures. The blaze moved from the north and lightly damaged T A Jayne’s cottage by burning under a porch corner. Local residents inquire about Mr Jayne’s insurance type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor Heights
T. A. Jayne
McGregor
Judge Kintzinger Weds Winneshiek County Bride
Judge Kintzinger of Dubuque presiding this week in Winneshiek county court married the La Crosse born daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BE No Webb. Mrs. Webb was formerly Miss Ann Stewart, with the Stewarts and Webbs known in Stesper years ago. He is accompanied by his daughter who serves as court reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kintzinger
Dubuque
Winneshiek County
la Crosse
BE. No Webb
Webb
Ann Stewart
Stewarts
Webbs
Stesper
Decorah
Julius Rosenthal
Emil Rosenthal
Effie Ask
John Ask
Haver
Mont
Walder College
Hinsdale
Big Five Teachers' Convention Set for New Hampton
The annual Big Five Teachers' Association gathering will take place in New Hampton on Friday and Saturday May 1 and 11. Senator William Kenyon will speak Friday morning and many prominent educators are listed on the program. About five hundred teachers are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Five Teachers' Association
New Hampton
United States
William §. Kenyon
1650 Books Sent to Des Moines for Soldier Libraries
Decorah campaign gathers 1650 books for camp libraries. Iowa Library Commission in Des Moines receives them, with 24 from Burr Oak. Books praised as excellent, showing community spirit to supply the best for our soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Des Moines
Iowa Library Commission
Burr Oak
Loys
A Fine Window at Ben Bear Store Brightens Street View
Under Chris Qualley an urban garden with two miniature houses has been laid out. Grass plots and thriving plants perk up after a long cold winter, enhancing the storefront and street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Chris Qualley
Field Glasses Sought in Urgent Donor Search
C. J. Weiser appeals for public help to locate unused field glasses and donate them to the government. The call emphasizes a thorough local search and collection effort to support military or governmental needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Weiser
Oe Fing
Houck Appointed Judge To Fill Winneshiek Vacancy
On Tuesday morning Governor Hard ling named County Attorney C. N. Houck of Winneshiek to fill the District Court vacancy caused by the death of Judge A. N. Hobson. With terms of court in session immediate action was necessary and the Winneshiek bar favored Houck as their candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek
Hobson
Hardling
C. N. Houck
A. N. Hobson
Winneshiek County
Mr. Houck
Calmar
Houck
N. Willett
J. A. Nelson
Winneshieck County
Hancock and Estey
West Union
Ingersoll
Oelwein
Fayette County
F. A. O'Connor
Chickasaw
M. X. Geake
Clayton County
Troward County
Allamakee County
Houck Named Judge to Reign Over Winneshiek District
Strong endorsement placed Mr. Houck before Governor Harding and the appointment took effect April 12. He will resign private practice this week to finish his term and go to West Union to complete Judge Springer’s term, as Judge Kintzinger resumes duties in Dubuque. The local bar and Winneshiek County rally behind Houck, with bipartisan support across counties, paving the way for his bid for a full term beginning January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Houck
West Union
Springer
Decorah
Kintzinger
Dubuque
E. E. Cooley
Winneshiek
Carleton College
Iowa University
Berverican
Death of Alfred Torgerson at Camp Dodge and burial plans
The remains of Alfred Torgerson were brought from Camp Dodge for burial at Hesper after his death from pneumonia Thursday. His cousin John Burreson with Salve Salveson and John Johnson went to Des Moines when word arrived but reached the city too late. Clean Up Day May 1. Don’t let your neighbor beat you to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Torgerson
Camp Dodge
Hesper
John Burreson
Salve Salveson
John Johnson
Des Moines
Alfred
Marriages Highlight Decorah Waterloo and Nearby Towns
In Decorah and nearby areas, multiple weddings are noted. Ethel Shima and Harold Weinans wed at Waterloo’s Methodist church with Rev. Charles Lace officiating. Julius Rosenthal and Effie Ask reportedly married in Haver Montana. Dilla Logsdon and Leonard Larson tied the knot at Trout Run with plans to reside in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Waterloo
Charles Lace
Ethel Shima
Decorah
Harold G. Weinans
Joseph Shima
Decorah High School
Weinans
University of Illinois Schools of Mechanical Engineering
Tax Collections Show Strong Early Year Receipts
County Treasurer Christen reports March receipts over 4,000 tax payments totaling 217,860.72 dollars. January and February payments add 51,264.17 dollars, bringing first quarter total to 269,125.89. Total year taxes levied 448,141.37, with 179,015.48 left to collect over nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christen
Births Recorded In Week Few in Number
Six births were recorded over the past week including three boys and three girls. Names and places include a April baby to Oscar Johnson in Hesper a boy. April 18 Math in Drilling Orleans a girl. Edw M Kubish Calmar a boy. Chas N Nelson Decorah a girl. Henry Skinner Decorah a boy. April 14 Rev James Healey Frankville a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
Hesper
Math
Drilling
Orleans
Gil
Edw
M. Kubish
Calmar
Chas
N. Nelson
Decorah
Henry Skinner
James E. Healey
Frankville
Beef theft at Haas slaughter house on Sunday
A fore quarter of beef valued at about 30 dollars was stolen from Henry W. Haas' slaughter house in the city’s east side last Sunday night. The theft is grand larceny and a clue was left that may help identify the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Haas
No Jury Trials In District Court This Week
There were no jury trials held in District court this week due to spring farm work. Judge Springer issued an order releasing jurors from duty until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Chautauqua 1918 to Proceed As Planned
Chautauqua organizers deny cancellation rumors and affirm that the 1918 program will proceed, aiming to meet or exceed the Midland Chautauqua Co. standard. Dates to be announced later by committee members C Adams Warren Hoyt Ke J Parman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deecojrah
Midland Chautauqua Co
C. Adams
Warren Hoytke
J. Parman
WM. R, Toye
Richard Schrubbe
Mrs James A Headington dies after two week illness
Mrs James A Headington aged 32 or 33 died Sunday April 14 after a brief illness. Born Mabel Helen Sorenson May 29 1881 she married James Allen Headington May 8 1906. Survived by husband five children Nora Maybel Benjamin Phoebe Gail her parents six sisters and one brother. Funeral Tuesday with prayers at 2 and service at 3 at the Methodist church Rev A R Grant officiating and interment in Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Headington
Mabel Helen Sorenson
Sam Sorenson
James Allen Headington
Nora
Maybel
Benjamin
Phoebe
Gail
James Stortz
Franklin Prairie
Stella
Hans
Leona
Lillian
Wilma
Methodist ‘Church
A. R. Grant
Phelps Cemetery
Headington
Cyclops Collier Missing Off Coast with 236 Crew
The U S collier Cyclops bound from Brazil to New York is missing after March 4 departure from a West Indies port. The ship carried manganese, 57 passengers and 236 crew including Estherville Iowa native John William Crawford. Officials note one engine disabled, no word since March 13, and hope remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Brazil
New York
West India Islands
John William
Brawford
Yeoman
Estherville
Iowa
John Brawford
Castalia
C. A. Shattuck
Decorah
Electric cutting machine aids Red Cross dressings work
Mrs. Ben Bear donated an electric cutting machine to Winneshiek chapter. The device attaches to any electric light fixture and can cut multiple muslin garments and surgical dressings at once, saving time and effort for the Red Cross ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Red Cross
Ben Bear
Winneshiek Chapter
Card of Thanks from the Monday Club
The Monday club members thank the Elks for room use for the Belgian Relief Sewing and for Mr Coup’s Music Shop exhibit space. They praise city papers the Star Lyric managers for advertising and thank the Merchants Band Mrs C B Marsh Mrs George Johnson Treble Clef club and the Living Models for music and help. They note many women donated time efforts materials for garments and Mrs Warner raised receipts from 895.100 to 100.00 Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Club
The
Elks
Coup
City Papers
Star
Lyric
Merchants Band
C. 8. Marsh
George Johnson
Treble Clef Club
Warner
Ray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Broghammer
Ches. Broghammer
Superior
Wis
Fort Riley
Kas
J. J
C. E. Tracinski
Dorothy Barfoot
Mission
Priscilla Bridge
Rosebud
M. Olson
Manchester Minn
Jacob Quenvold
Hartland
N. Bendickson
Abe Rukstad
John Rukstad
Hans Rukstad
Herman
Paul Stee
Florence
S. C
Herbert Toye
W. R. Toye
Trenton
Ajax Rubber Co
Racine
Delion Tire
Jaynes
Trout Run
Dilla Logsdon
Leonard Larson
I. B. Terrison
T. E. Kelly
Thos. Weldon
Larson
M. J. Soukup
Decorah Coat and Suit Store
the Mothers of America
Liberty
Kaiser Bill
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
K. I. Haugen’s
Big Daylight
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