Purely Personal in Decorah and Nearby Towns
Local notes list numerous visits and trips among Decorah residents and nearby towns. Names include Otto Dahljelm, Bessie Limnbeck, Grace Graham, John Valenta, Arthur Lauder, E R Pauline, C L Topliff, Lyle, T J Qualley, J E Payne, M Moe, J B Gronlid, Clara Jergens, Marguerite Bayless, Leila Marsh, Edith Gibbs, Norma Haugen, Esther Larsen, K I Haugen, Rev Clarence Haugen, Frances Holland, and many others with destinations such as Calmar Ossian Decorah Des Moines Fredericksburg Rochester Minneapolis Chicago St Paul Mason City and St James. Several moves involve visits to relatives and business trips, and multiple travelers are noted returning home from trips or embarking on new journeys.
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C. L. Topliff
Lyle
Postville
T. J. Qualley
Montana
J. E. Payne
Hawkeye
M. Moe
J. 8
Gronlid
Calmar
Decorah
E. H. McMasters
Chi
A. Noecker
B. Boyd
St. Paul
Marguerite Bayless
Elkader
Ida Oxley
Ben Logsdon
Cresco
J. Lewis
E. R. Acres
Minneapolis
Armstrong
Tilla Thompson
Ridgeway
Gina Espeseth
Fred Smith
la Crosse
Elmer Gibbs
J. M. Overacker
Mrs. Savoy
Leila Marsh
Cedar Falls
Norma Haugen
Esther Larsen
Wisconsin University
K. I. Haugen
Chicago
Clarence Haugen
Arthur Reynolds
J. Fraser
Jennie Edmunds
N. N. Krome
Robert Peterson
Waukon
J. A. Gregg
A. Bradish
Arthur Helgeson
Dunn Center
N. D
T. Holme
A. F. Barfoot
Farmington
Mimn
Andrew Peterson de
St. James
B. H. Adams
Helen
Katherine Lott
C. S. Roe
Hans Olson
Kelley
Iowa
David E. Reed
California
Washington
8. Cooley
B. A. Slocum
Hagemeier
Viroqua
Wis
A. 0. Aaker
Velva
D. C. Aaker
North Dakota
George Murphey
Lee
Welhaven
Symra
HH. C. Hijerleid
Aase Haugen
Suu
Helgeson Obsequies Honor Nation's Delegation in Decorah
A large city of distinguished citizens joined the Helgeson family for the funeral in Decorah after a Washington sourced procession. The service at United Lutheran church featured Rev. O Glesne, Prof C K Preus, and City Attorney Nelson, with burial at Phelps cemetery. Henry T Helgeson, born 1857, built a political and business career in North Dakota before serving as congressman at large and later in the First district House seat, with key posts including agriculture and labor commissioner and university regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Helgeson
Decorah
Pullman
Helgerson
Washington
Calmar
Mary Passmore
H. T. Hammer
Paul T. Hammer
Thos
Hammer
Chicago
Elmer .Fitch
Cambridge
Haugen
Young and Norton
North Dakota
Dillon and Gandy
South Dakota
Kreider
Pennsylvania
Booker
Missouri
Nicholls
South Carolina
McCumber
Jones
New Mexico
Paul Hastings
LaFollette
Wisconsin
John Thos. Wayland
Senate
Kenneth Romney
Ass’t
House
H. Y. Darnell
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. H. Whitaker
St. Paul
Hook
J. A. Nelson
Messrs
Ben Bear
E. J. Curtin
C. 4. Weiser
T. Stabo
H. Engbretson
W. F. Baker
L. Th. Whitney
R. Algyer
Nelson
Bear
Conover
Phelps Cemetery
Pleasant Township
George Pennington
Bessie H. Nelson
Halston Nelson
Helgeson
Minneapolis Tribune
Dakota
State University Board of Regents
House of Representatives
Strasen Trio Concert at Luther College Auditorium
The Strasen trio presents a program at Luther College auditorium next Monday evening April 23 starting at eight. Admission is 35 cents. The program promises an evening of beautiful melody accessible to all, with varied selections despite some being technically challenging. In other news, August Moen of Glenwood township lost control of his automobile near a telephone pole and was hospitalized with multiple broken ribs but is recovering well. Eggs Wanted at highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasen
Luther College Auditorium
August Moen
Glenwood Township
Nels
John Ramsey
Moen
Deaths in Winneshiek County and nearby areas
Obituary notices detail the deaths of John Greer in Decorah and several long time residents. John Greer born 1832 in Montreal passed away April 13 after years of illness. Additional notices cover M Lennon, P P Hamre, Anna Breckenridge Ratcliffe and Mrs Halvorson, with survivors, funeral details, and community involvement.
Wilson Stars In New Irish Song At Ma Lie
A large audience approved Al H Wilson in a new Irish song lay My Killarney Rose at the Ma Lie last night. He is the Al Wilson of old with a bright voice, singing six new songs plus favorites from his past. He also gave a short speech after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. H. Wilson
Killarney
Malie
Wilson
al. Wilson
Yesteryear
San Antonio Express
Home Again After Florida Trip of Mr and Mrs Baker
Mr and Mrs BF Baker returned home last Wednesday from a three months stay in Florida. They enjoyed a sunny winter with only occasional showers and a cold spell that ruined the orange crop. Baker noted German prisoners in Florida under restraint and observed heightened Southern security with every person suspected unless displaying the national colors. He wore a small flag on his coat and could go anywhere. otherwise people wanted to know all about a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Florida
South
Senators Enger and Nicholson Return as Session Ends
Home from Des Moines, Senator Enger and Representative Nicholson arrived Sunday night, both glad that the legislative session is at an end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enger
Nicholson
Des Moines
Tragic death of Gilbert Haugen on farm near city
Word came last Friday of Gilbert Haugen a longtime farmer four miles southwest of town burned to death while alone in brush fire. Nephew Peter Molden found him around 3 pm with clothes burned off, kerosene can nearby and no sign of struggle. Cause unknown possibly stroke or accidental fire. funeral held Tuesday with Rev Roe officiating. He never married and leaves sister Mrs A S Molden and numerous nieces and nephews. born Beloit Wisconsin 1844, moved here in 1850.
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John Greer
Maple Avenue
Winneshiek County
Mr. Greer
Montreal
Canada
Port Henry
Essex County
New York
Decorah
Ammon, Greer & Co
Greer
Waghiery
James Hunter
Ice Cave
Bernatz Brothers
F. C. Sellman
Board of Supervisors
Decorah-Madison
Hannah Stringer
H. R. Greer
Dakota City
Neb
R. H. Greer
Sioux City
C. E. Felt
Chicago
Lillian Greer
Trout Run
M. Lennon
Mr. Lennon
Heinsburg
Wisconsin
Frankville Township
Lennon
Wis
Emily. Lennon
Hugh Sherry
Minnie
M. F. Caracciola
St. Mary's College
Prairie du Chien
M. Willett
Phelps Cemetery
Chas. Curran
Eau Claire
Alex, Killen
Cedar Falls
Geo. Webster
North Dakota
Gilbert Haugen
Peter Molden
Gilbert
A. S. Molden
Beloit
Roe
Haugen
Amphictyonic Society High Class Program Set for April 25
The Amphictyonic Literary society will present a high class program on Wednesday evening April 25 at eight in the college auditorium. Admission is 25 cents. The program features an overture, readings, oration, solos, duets, and a one act mystery. The society aims to entertain and educate, maintaining its noted standards and inviting all to attend. A Musselshell valley land purchase by Halverson via E K Howden adds to Winneshiek settlement in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphictyonic Literary Society
College
Old “Luther
Kéler Béla
Musselshell Valley
Halvor Halvenson
E. K. Howden
Montana
The Arrival of Kitty at Decorah lodge biannual show
Decorah lodge of Ellis presents the comedy The Arrival of Kitty with Miss Nelle Jewell directing and coaching the cast. Local interest is high and a successful rendition is expected as May 11 draws near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lodge
Ellis
Kitty
Nelle Jewell
Committee Named for Medical Defense Front Duty
Dr. A. J. Swezey heads a medical defense committee with H. H. Thomas M. D. Jewell J. D. Hexom and F. A. Hennessey of Calmar. The physicians are state approved and ready to serve at the front when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Swezey
H. H. Thomas
M. D. Jewell
J. D. Hexom
F. A. Hennessey
Calmar
Decorah High School presents operetta Bulbul next Tuesday
Decorah High School will stage its annual spring operetta Bulbul on the evening of April 24. The program is praised as one of the year's best public features with pretty music and broad patronage anticipated from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Bulbul
Fall Goods Bought By Bear Brothers In Chicago Trip
Ben and Edw Bear traveled to Chicago this week to purchase Hart Schaffner and Marx fall and winter lines for Square Dealing clothing. Mrs Edw Bear accompanies them visiting relatives. O A Schall the piano tuner will visit Decorah next week. Leave orders at Dr A C Woodward's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Edw. Bear
Chisecago
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Square
O. A. Schall
Decorah
March Tax Collections Sets Record for Treasurer Office
March tax collections totaled 231,301.29 with general taxes 206,125.28 and delinquent 190.88 plus personal 18,962.41 and sewer 6,022.62. Treasurer Christen had 256,887.14 on hand March 31. L. C. Johnson and Sylvan Christen were visitors at Cresco last Friday.
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Christen
Church Directory Highlights Local Congregations
Congregational Methodist and Christian Science listings outline Sunday services Sunday school and evening programs. Congregational carries “Happy Mourners” and “Why We May Love Our Country's War decision” with special music. Methodist features a speaker Mrs. Oner Dow and a war conscription talk.Christian Science Society meets at Free man Building with services 10 45 am and 12 pm Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Methodist
Lackland
Epworth League
Oner
Dow
Sam
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
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Bourree
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Sibelius
Jos. M. Lennon
Peder P. Hamre
The
Silent Reaper
Joseph M. Lennon
Springfield Township
Mr. Hamre
Vestre Slidre
Valders
Norway
America
Tordenskjold
Hergen
Buffalo
Knapp, Stont & Co
Menominee
New Orleans
Knapp
Stout & Co
Mississippi
Hamre
Jéran
Peter
Sigre
Jiéran
Thora
Elizabeth
Trond
Berit
Anna
Guri
Ole
Jérgen
Sigri T. Neste
Meckinock
Trond P. Hamre
Anna Langseth
Thief River Falls
Minn
Jérgen Hamre
Decotah
Union Prairie Church
Paul Koren
Trond J. Hamre
Neste
Anna Breckenridge Ratcliffe
John Breckenridge
Breckenriend
Murray E. Thompson
T. A. Jayne
University of Minnesota
Edward Halvorson
Decorah Hospital
Halvorson
Palma Aasen
Peter Aasen
Decorah Township
T. B. Torrison Ting
Home Again
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Gilbert E. Haugen
Henry C. Talle
Cornet Solo
Herbert Clark Leif Evans
Faree
Ivay Fake
Elmer Larson
A. Darling
Harold Hansen
E. Z
Kanpemper
Carl Bohm
J. Tillman Hanson
Malcolm Unseth
France
Clarence Westrum
Hamilet Levi Albertson
Tra Melaas
Macdowell
W.rb
L. C. Johnson
Sylvan Christen
Church Directory
Opecial New Victor Record
M. J. Soukup
Cinamon
H. M. Mac Reynolds
McCall's
Wayne
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