Purely Personal Social Notes From Decorah
Various local residents and visitors are listed with recent travels and visits. Names include Mrs F F E Kapinos Spillville and Herman Norby Minneapolis, plus many Decorah area residents and relatives visiting or traveling to Des Moines Chicago Minneapolis Cresco Ridgeway and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. FE. Kapinos
Spillville
Herman Norby
Minneapolis
E. J. Curtin
Des Moines
Marie Wangsness
Calmar
C. D. Hexom
Washington Prairie
L. A. Dessel
Fred Bailey
Prairie du Chien
E. R. Haines
Dubuque
Fred Ambli
Highlandville
Decorah
John Boehm
Art. Burdick
Postville
Olga Korsen
Dora
John Weiland
Algona
Alfred Larsen
Oscar Jaeger
Chicago
Ruth
Arthur Woellstein
Cresco
Lester Gorder
Ben Logsdon
J. A. Lewis
Harry Green
C. N. Houck
Cyrus Barfoot
Ridgeway
Blekeberg
Hilda Dahl
T. Brown
Julia Korsen
Bowbells
N. D
A. Kirkelie
Edna Gilbert
L. McMasters
West Union
L. F. Orr
Monona
Waukon
John Dotseth
L. L. Cadwell
Mason City
N. C. Kotchell
Beulah Megorden
Ruth Hegge
Melvin Johnson
J. F. Robinson
New Hampton
Bear Anniversary Celebrated by Decorah Community
Beginning on Tuesday and continuing ever since Ben Bear has received many congratulatory letters and telegrams for forty years as a Decorah merchant. Flowers accompanied some messages and his store and home were filled with blossoms. Citizens visited the Bear store to offer good wishes and gratitude for years of friendship, marking a happy anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wilcox
Minneapolis
Donald Ingvoldstad
Alice Bakken
Nettie Gunderson
Ridgeway
Velma Anderson
Norma Johnson
John Vance
Ned Vance
Metregor
Lester Vance
Emil
Carl Haugen
Canoe Township
Elbow
Sask
Daniel Jamelson
Edwin Quissel
Toronto
Lewis Hover
Decorah
Edwin Hover
Pleasant Township
Leila Marsh
Ruth Swezey
Cedar Falls
Luba
Lange
A. E. Conrad
Maynard
Decorah Hospital
Alex
Bear
Chicago
David Benjamin
Springfield
8. G. Heller
Robert
Ben Bear
Mr. Bear
Only Two Entries In Decorah City Beauty Contest
The City Beautiful committee notes only two entrants in the Decorah photo prize contest. They urge more residents to enter before the May 15 deadline, with the contest extending into next fall as entries determine seeds or flowers for awards.
Easter Concert By Luther College Band Proceeds Downtown
Prof. C. A. Sperati will lead the Luther College Concert Band in an Easter morning concert starting at seven. The program begins at the Lutheran church and moves to the courthouse square for hymns, weather permitting. If rain cancels, no concert will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sperati
Luther College
Lutheran Church
Court House Square
Death Claims Hans Johnson After Saw Mill Injury
Hans Johnson, severely injured in a saw mill accident a week earlier, died in the hospital Tuesday morning. Doctors had hoped for recovery as he began sustaining nourishment, but a late-night change proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Johnson
District Court Adjourned One Week for April Session
The April term of the district court opened on Monday but was adjourned to April 25 after local officers ended session early. Judge Hobson, busy in Ottumwa with a special case, could not attend and ordered the court adjournment for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Ottumwa
Silent Reaper Claims Mrs Qualley in Decorah
Mrs. C C Qualley died at Decorah Hospital at 5 30 pm after a short illness from pneumonia following a recent operation. She was 39 or 40, born Vesta A Smith, daughter of Dan and wife of Christian C Qualley. Funeral set for tomorrow at United Lutheran Church with prayers at 1 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Qualley
Decorah Hospital
Ol Tweeter
Madison Township
August Blekeberg
Tweeter
Thea Tweeter
Mr. Tweeter
Blekeberg
Miss Tweeter
Branvol
Soler
Norway
Madison Church
D. C. Jordahl
Costly Primary Vote Counts in County Election
The county reports 1210 total votes though full tabulation remains. Costs per vote are not fixed but estimated around one dollar, possibly one dollar fifty. The county’s large ballot shows its adoption of the primary system over caucus for presidential and other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Build season shows activity with multiple new residences
The city sees a busy building season as several homes go under construction, including two new residences opposite the park, a United Lutheran parsonage project, and multiple houses on Washington, Broadway, and Rural avenues. Total value is estimated between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars with sewer work adding around 110 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
O. J. Ness
Borger Hansom
United Lutheran Parsonage
Geo. Brunner & Son
C. P. Williams
C. R. Williams
Rural Avenue
L. G. Helgeson
George Johnson
South Washington Street
Jacob Hamre
West Broadway
R. K. Ulen
United Lutheran Church
Winnebago Street
A. R. Coffeen
Ole Nelson
First Ward
Frank Germann
E. T. Parman
West Vernon Street
Clauson
Martin Thompson
Fifth Ward
Gus
Haugen
John Evenson
Fire alarm awakens city with loud nocturnal wakeup
At about 2 30 in the morning Marshal Johnson and Night Watch Rima went to city hall and activated the fire alarm. The clear night carried the sound far and many citizens woke thinking a fire was burning, though no word was sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Johnson
Nightwatch
Rima
New Plumbing Shop Planned in Decorah
P K E Brodrick formerly with Byron Chandler partners with Ed Pauline for a new plumbing business in Decorah. They have rented the Enright building pending confirmation and will start once their tools are assembled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
P. KE. Brodrick
Byron Chandler
Ed. Pauline
Enright
Road Improvement Begins in Calmar With New Traction Engine
Joseph Klema of Calmar purchased a traction engine that arrived Monday and will be used for county road work alongside the county grader. Supervisors Kuhn Haugen and Morton plan early work in their districts near Festina. This start is welcomed by taxpayers and may lead to permanent roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Klema
Calmar
Kuhn
Festina
Haugen
Klema
Morton
Canvassed Vote Shows Minor Shifts in Primary Returns
The board of supervisors met in session Monday and Tuesday to canvass the primary results. They found small changes from published returns that do not alter the outcome. Burker leads vice presidency by 118 over Webster, Dunn exceeds Marsh by 8 for national committeeman, and Roosevelt has 32 votes for president. On Wednesday the board reviewed road matters in Supervisor Haugen's district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Burker
Webster
Dunn
Marsh
Roosevelt
Haugen
Law Firm Anbolee & Nelson Dissolved by Mutual Consent
The law firm Anbolee and Nelson was dissolved Tuesday by mutual consent signaling Mr Anbo lee’s retirement. Health issues have hampered his work and he will rest while remaining in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anbolee
Firemen's Banquet Held at City Hall
A banquet was held at the city hall Tuesday night with members of Companies 1 2 and 3 in attendance. The firemen reported a good time and pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companies
Bird Houses By Local Youths Inspire Civic Craft
A group of young lads in the city creates bird houses as a worthwhile educational activity. On Monday Martin Soukup Jr. crafted two fine wrens houses serving as models, with more for larger birds to follow. The effort promotes woodwork, observational study of birds, and practical learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Soukup, Jr
Notice of Nonrespon sibility for Debts
To Whom it May Concern. We will not be responsible for any debts contracted by others in our names. 8. A Myers. Mrs. 8S. A Myers. April 19, 1916. 16-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Fortnightly Easter Sale At Hiller Building
The Fortnightly Club hosts an Easter sale on Saturday afternoon April 22 in the Hiller Building near Costakos. A large sale of Faster hats will run that day with Bear hats advertised as best and cheapest. BEAR'S offers hot cross buns for Good Friday through Mae's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiller
Costakos
Mae's
Bank reports healthy condition in Worth County State Bank
In a statement issued on March Tth the Worth County State Bank shows total deposits of 512000 and loans of 455000. Available cash is 150000 and capital is 75000 with surplus and undivided profits near 38000. Henry T. Toye is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth County State Bank
Henry T. Toye
Decorah High School presents Princess Bonnie operetta
The operetta Princess Bonnie at the Grand Opera House last Friday evening by Decorah high school students drew a large audience. The show was tuneful amusing and well staged with strong character portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Bonnie
Grand Opera House
Decorah High School
First Spring Rain Encourages Grass Growth
The first spring drizzle fell last Friday and Saturday totaling 0.58 inches at the Winneshick County State Bank gauge. Warm sunshine followed, helping grass grow and leaves to sprout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshick County
Trout Season Opens With Early Morning Anglers
The trout open season began last Saturday and most anglers fished at dawn. All returned without any unusual catches to report. BEN BEAR promotes Stetson Hats as American made, offered in soft and regular dress styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ben Bear
Dutchess Trousers Warranty Ad From Ben Bear
A playful ad offers Dutchess Trousers for 2 to 5 dollars with a two month wear period. It promises payments for missing suspender buttons ten cents, ripped waist bands fifty cents, and rips at seat or elsewhere up to one dollar or a new pair. Friday at Mae's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Wisconsin Luther opener ends with seven run burst in cool weather
A crowd of about five hundred watched Wisconsin defeat Luther as Wisconsin built a seven run lead in the seventh inning aided by Slaby and Reese on hits. Luther responded with two more runs in the eighth but fell behind. Harstad struggled for Luther, walking seven while fanning five. Preparations for reorganizing the Little Four League are under way with Decorah Postville Calmar Cresco potential members. John Evenson may join management with former managers exiting. BEN BEAR endorses Easter neckwear pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Slaby
Pederson
Preus
Johnson
Bronstad
Reese
Wisconsin
Kjos
Harstad
Wolverines
Cusick
Little Four League
Decorah
Postville
Calmar
Cresco
Ossian
Fort Atkinson
Wauscoma
John Evenson
Ben Bear
Sewer Connections Available By Moore Sieg Construction
The Moore Sieg Construction Co. offers house sewer connections at any time. Contact phone 450, 15-2 for service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore-Sieg Construction Co
Dressmaking Class Resumes Focus on Fitting Ready Made Suits
Ida Takle announces the closing of her cutting class and readiness to resume Dressmaking with emphasis on fitting ready made suits and coats for students and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Takle
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Chi Onee
Clarence Johnson
Omaha
Josephine Fossum
Kellier
Minn
S. Saver
L. Olson
Glenville
Sophie Ulven
A. Hammers
O. R. Gauper
Bertha Royce
la Salle
C. C. Gamertsfelder
A. C. Lynch
M.S. Stallang
St. Paul
Knut
Thea Severson
Harry Skinner
M. A. Shea
Glendive
Mont
R. H. Price
Lester
Julia Jossendal
Starbuck
John. Jossendal
Locust
Harry Nge
McGregor
M. Lange
Ald
Peter Jensen
Red Wing
Christine Ringdahl
Julia Anfinson
Ernest
Gerhard Arveson
Henry Arveson
St. Olaf
Death
the Silent Reaper
Law Firm Dissolution
Bird Houses
Adams Seed CO
Iowa
E. H. McMasters
Winneshiek Hotel
Karl D. Fisk
Swanson
Land
Sorlien
Streeter
If P
Sampson
Wisconson
Sbshp
Simpson
Ross
Kloser
Baker
R. F. Gibson
Edison
Redeemer
Julia Heinrich
Attila
Sodero
Bach-Gounod
Charlotte Kirwan
Isidore Moskowitz
Marie Sandelius
Messiah Christine Miller
Barnby Reed Miller
Jules Granier
Arthur Middleton
Messiah Arthur Middleton
le Phophete Sodero
Georges Bizet
Marie Rappold
Hallelujah
Gregorian
Mozart
BE. J. Parman
Meritos Remedies
Clothier
Vater Street
Decorah Choral Union
Handel’s “the Messiah
Decorah Grand Opera House
Orchestra of
Carlo A. Sperati
Frederick Carberry
Harriet Case
Frederick Southwick
Fredrikka Falk-Trulson
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