Purely Personal Local Social Notes Cover Decorah Area
Numerous residents and visitors travel between Decorah and nearby towns including Chicago Twin Cities Fort Atkinson and Austin. The column lists arrivals departures visits illnesses and family events for many residents and relatives across Fayette Cresco Ossian and Canoe Township with several motions to attend schools funerals and sanitarium treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reum
Chicago
T. J. Wold
Hesper Township
Decorah
B. F. Newcomer
Fayette
W. H. Boyer
Austin
The Pennant Pleased A Decorah High School Operetta
A large audience enjoyed the Decorah High School operetta The Pennant last Friday at the Grand Opera house. Supt. Eva M. Fleming and Miss Ella Treat directed with B B Morass assisting, earning frequent applause for a well paced performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Grand Opera House
Eva M. Fleming
Ella Treat
B. B B. Morass
Near Collision In Water Street Bicycle Crash
G F P Baker veteran of many boss races narrowly escapes injury after a Can oe township farmer collides with his bicycle on Water street. Bakers bicycle is wrecked while he rides a new Chandler car, yet friends refuse sympathy due to his unscathed condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F P. Baker
Diaond
Water Street
Canoe Township
Mr. Baker
Frank
Chandler
A Sad Tragedy at Calmar Claims Local Flagman
George Wohnfurther, a long time Calmar flagman, was killed at the crossing near the old depot grounds and Pierce hotel when a switch engine pushing cars struck him after he had signaled a eastbound morning train. He died an hour later, leaving behind a fragile family situation and plans to donate savings to a home, with a replacement already chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wohnfurther
Calmar
Pierce Hotel
Wonfeuter
Wohl
Aase Haugen
Luther College Debating Team Chosen for Interstate Railways
E R Selnes from Irving and H Yivisaker with T O Kraabel from Amphictyonic were chosen to represent Luther College in a Friday debate on governmental ownership of interstate railways at Luther auditorium. Amphictyonic won the contest against Gustavus Adolphus College with a two to one judge decision. Judges were J A Nelson C N Houck and KE Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Amphictyonic Literary Societies
Luther College Auditorium
E. R. Selnes
H. Yivisaker
T. O. Kraabel
Amphictyonic
Luther
Gustavus Adolphus College of
County Medical Society Meeting And Health Topics
The county medical society will meet Friday April 23 at Ss court house. Topics include obstetric deaths public health dental resources medical legislation and prevention. Featured speakers include Drs Dahl Thomas Barfoot Boe Hutchinson and Toplitt with Senator L M Enger and A J Swezey noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the County Medical Society
Ss Court House
A. J. Swezey Public Health
F. E. Biermann
L. M. Enger
Provoeer
Soloist Madam Solem Engaged for Luther College Band
Madam Ohlson Solem has been engaged as soloist with the Luther College Concert Band for its Pacific coast trip. She will reside here after returning from California and resume teaching vocal music, already counting Luther students among her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Ohlson-Solem
College Auditorium
Luther College
Pacific Coast
Madam Solem
California
Luther
Miss Weldon Stars In The Passing Of The Third Floor Back
Miss Weldon daughter of Mr and Mrs Weldon of Decorah presented at a graduation recital by the Minneapolis School of Music Oratory and Dramatic Art She studied under Mr and Mrs Holt and works as a vice president at a large Minneapolis bank her success illustrates persistent effort and earns hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis School of Music, Oratory and Dramatic Art
Madeline Marie Weldon
A Weldon
Decorah
Jerome K. Jerome
Stock Yards Enlarged by Milwaukee Purchases
Marvin Cook of Milwaukee purchasing agent for the C M St P Ry visited Decorah with his wife Tuesday to buy additional land for a driveway at the Milwaukee stock yards. They were entertained by Mr and Mrs H M Cummings during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Cook
Milwaukee
Decorah Optometrist Moves Practice to Cedar Rapids
J. T. Conigisky, long established in Decorah since August 1910, will relocate to Cedar Rapids after visiting last week and is now packing to move. The community regrets the departure but expects the family to prosper in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
J. T. Conigisky
Decorah
Iowa
Ossian School Retains Edna Haug as Assistant Principal
Miss Edna Haug completes a second year as teacher at Ossian Public School and is retained for next year as assistant principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Haug
Ossian
New Arrivals At Local Homes In Cresco Area
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs John Fisher last Friday. An eleven pound girl arrived Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs T Ringdahl. Cresco attorney C T H Pergler is not seen at court due to the birth of his eleven pound daughter last Sunday requiring his attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Amundsen
Austin
I. J. White
John Vance
Ossian
Fred W. Thompson
Chicago
Decorah
H. H. Green
Cedar Falls
Robinson Reid
Hesper
H. H. Thomas
Herbert
Burlington
T. F. Auchmoody
Cresco
Harry Holmes
Jens Ramsey
Nels Woldum
Albert Lea
F. O. Beach
A. EF. Beach
Fayette
Hiram Daniels
Alice Ban
Mary Arden
Frank Dunbar
Teddy Ringdahl
Nate Kotechell
L. F. Cadwell
Mason City
L. L. Cadwell
Margaret Schwebach
J. F. Billow
Caledonia
M. Steyer
Adolph Hanson
Elkader
Eberhart
J. E. Olson
Madison
Wis
I. Lomen
Leeds
N. D
J. Clemmie
St. Louis
Nellie Larribee
Frank Sayre
A. P. Sanford
George
Glenwood, Mills Co
A. P. Anderson
John Albertson
Sumner Township
Bertha Espeseth
E. J. Hammond
Boscobel
L. B. Willis
W. N. Bowman
Cyrus McKay
Jessie
A. P. Haugen
Canoe Township
Johanna Tathhang
Prairie du Chien
Miss Royce
Lydia Royce
Napersville
C. C. Gammertsfelder
John McCall
B. BE
Bucknell
Vernon and
River Streets
Fred Stilhring
Tle
Baby
Minneapolis
Tyler
Minn
District Court
Shortress
Tama
Des Moines
D. L. Grannis
South St. Paul
Ella Peckham
Frank Ryan
Lottie Norton
Louise Barfoot
Esther Nieberline
John Niberline
Roy Gilbertson
Mingo
W. S. Hayward
Fred
W. L. Barker
J. A. Cutting
Winneshiek District Court
James Birmingham
Mike
Rose Sherry
Wolfcreek
Helena Nolte
J. Bollinger
L. Keefe
Anoka
Harold
Judith Olson
Roland
Towa
T. E. Thompson
Howard, Minn
John Fisher
Cal
T. Ringdaht
C. T H. Pergler
Baseball Season Opens with St Thomas College Game
Base ball season opens Wednesday as St Thomas College from St Paul visits Luther for a afternoon clash. Luther expects a tough test against the Saints who have a strong lineup this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas College
St. Paul
Luther
Saints
Hand written ad for Sanford's Ice Cream Cones sale
An old newspaper ad promotes hand rolled cones with premium ice cream from Sanford's. The sale begins Saturday April 24 with hours listed as 10 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sanford’s
Gymnasium Campaign Fights to Raise 3500 in Decorah
Decorah gymnasium trustees and executive committee urge citizens to subscribe toward 3500 to pay notes on the property. The self supporting facility has growing membership and low per capita costs compared with nearby towns. A benefit night hosted by Star manager Relf is planned with many expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Gymnasium
Relf of
Teachers Fill Vacancies In Decorah Schools
Miss Luella Lee resigns from Thief River Falls to teach primary in Decorah. Hazel Field leaves domestic science after two years of satisfactory service. Miss Clara Higgins, Wisconsin University graduate with science degree, will replace Field and brings a year teaching at Madison schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Lee
Thief River Falls
Minn
Decorah
Hazel Field
Clara Higgins
Wisconsin University
Park Clean-Up Underway as City Gears to Refresh
Park Commissioner Levert Larsen and a crew have spent the past week clearing debris and leaves at the city park. By week’s end the grounds will be cleaned and awaiting new foliage, with Larsen confident the park will present its best appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levert Larson Larsen
Larsen
New Manager Installed at Lutheran Publishing House
Rev. K. A. Kasberg began his duties as the new manager of the Lutheran Publishing House last Thursday. Dale, the retiring manager, becomes representative for Scandia Insurance Co. in the district. H. A. Blegen, previously in charge of shipping, left Tuesday for Leeds, North Dakota to resume farm management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Kasberg
Lutheran Publishing House
Dale
Scandia Insurance Co
H. A. Blegen
Leeds
N. D
Legislators Return Home After Adjournment
Senator Enger arrived home Monday at noon from Des Moines after the legislature adjourned Saturday night. He paused in Ames on business with the Agricultural College. Representative Nicholson arrived Sunday evening from Des Moines, glad to be home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enger
Des Moines
Ames
Agricultural College
Nicholson
Knights Templar Degrees Given at Decorah Session
Beauseant Commandery of Decorah held an extra session with Thos. Jones of Cresco receiving the Templar degree and P. H. Schlatter the Red Cross degree. Cresco members attended in numbers. A banquet was served at the Winneshick as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauseant Commandery
Knights Templar of
Decorah
Thos. Jones
Cresco
Templar
P. H. Schlatter
Red Cross
Winneshick
New Express Agent at Deceval for American Express
J Moran of Mason City arrived in Deceval on Monday to take charge as agent for the American Express company. Mr Nef, who relieved Mr Seim, returns to West Union to resume his former position with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moran
Mason City
American Express Company
Mr. Nef
Mr. Seim
West Union
Russell Cemetery Association Membership Dues Due May 1 1915
Members are notified that annual dues for the Russell Cemetery Association must be paid by May 1 1915. Pay to Nett McLain treasurer or Winn Co State Bank. By order of the President use B K Liquid for disinfecting sold at Parman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cemetery Association
Nett McLain, Treas
Winn, Co, State Bank
Parman
Oiling Decorah Streets Under City and Property Owner Plan
Mayor Baker proposes oiling main streets with city funds plus homeowner participation. Principal streets could be oiled for about 1.50 per lot extra, around 15 dollars per block or 7.50 per side of a street, less than prior costs. If agreed, work would cover the whole city including West Decorah, with property owners coordinating actions and informing the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Decorah
West Decorah
Local Housing Upgrades and New Homes in Town
Nels Korsen adds a large cement porch to his West Vernon property. Fred Carlson builds a sleeping porch and plans white stucco for his house. Chris Augustesen progresses on a near completion bungalow near the fair ground. Oscar Bauder advances a river camp near BE Jewell's home. A. A. Gjere from Highlandville holds the contract for Reuben Seegmiller’s new 30 by 52 foot ten room house with bath and hot water heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Korsen
Vernon Street
Fred Carlson
Chris Augustesen
Oscar Bauder
Jewell
A. A. Gjere
Highlandville
Reuben Seegmiller
Church Notes Sunday Services and Evening Topics
Methodist Sunday Services at 10 30 a m include Uncle Sam's Medical Kit Trail of the Transfigured Surgeon at 7 30 p m The Optimist Asset or Liability This service will not last an hour Bright snappy singing Congregational church next Sunday morning subject What the Good Seed has to Say to the Soil Evening subject Possessions we do not Possess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Congregational
Congregational Church
County Treasurer Lloyd Christen Recovered From Illness
County Treasurer Lloyd Christen arrived home from Colorado last Friday night in full health and went fishing on Saturday. He is fully restored, pleasing his many friends, as his sister Miss Jo Christen accompanied him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Christen
Colorado
Jo Christen
Special Train Assured For San Francisco May 25
A special train leaving Decorah for San Francisco on May 25 is expected to be well patronized based on early reservations. Four cars have already been spoken for and a fifth may be needed. Also offered for sale is a poultry outfit including two Buckeye pens, young chicks, chicken houses, two exhibition coops, and wire by E. J. Stoddard of Decorah Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Decorah
E. J. Stoddard
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Batley & Son
E. J. Weiser
Fargo
BR. C. Rosencrans
Mr. Miller
Jack Johnson
Chris. Evans
Henry Reeves
McGregor
C. J. Weiser
Frank Morrison
Westage
Pp. Adams
North Dakota
County Medical Society Meeting
Ossian School
Legislators
Knights Templar
New Express
Hathaway Garage
Montgomery & Hathaway
Decorah, Iowa
Church Notes
M. J. Soukup
Optometrist
Peter Johnson & Sons
NEW Decorah China Store
China
Nesheim
Citizens Savings Bank
Haviland
Johnson
England
Royal Doulton
Decorah China Store
J.P. Enright
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