Purely Personal Notices From Decorah and Vicinity
A long list of social visits, travels, and relatives across Decorah and nearby towns. Residents and guests include Miss Marian Paine, Miss Lou Hughes, Mrs. N. H. Betts, Rev. I. B. Torrison, Miss Effie Wold, Miss Gertie Kapler, Mrs. BE Brahahan, Miss Anna Lydon, the Moes, the Ramsey sisters, and many others visiting family in Cresco, Rochester, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Des Moines. Several departures for visits to relatives, military camps, and funerals are noted, with arrivals from Nerstrand, St. Paul, Fargo, and Ada among locations mentioned. The piece also records a few local farewells and travel to Camp Dodge and Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Paine
Rochester
Lou Hughes
N. H. Betts
Falls
M. M. Doolittle
Cresco
I. B. Torrison
Manitowoc
Wis
Effie Wold
Ossian
Beatrice
Land
Gertie Kapler
Spillville
Decorah
BE. W. Brahahan
St. Paul
Fred Marquard
Dulbuque
Anna Lydon
Postwille
O'Neil
B. A. Johnson
Nerstrand
Minn
Camila Sperati
Minneapolis
Marie Sperati
C. H. Bromley
Chicago
J. O. Johnston
G. R. Hamre
H. C. Hijerleid
Leonard Moe
Wittenberg
Moe
L. Moe
B. Anundsen
B. B
G. W. Peoples
G. Q. Gardner
Waterloo
Beatrice Iverson
Fargo
N. D
L. L. Iverson
Beatrice Longstreet
Hazen
F.C. Kochendorfer
Lorraine
New Hampton
M. J. Halverson
Camp Dodge
A. M. Rovelstad
Glenwood
Theo. Salverson
Ada
Clara Olson
Milton
Gina
Alma Ramsey
Albert Lea
Carl Anderson
G. A. Stearns
Sarah McIntosh
St.Paul
Frank Christen
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Albert Christen
E. J. Parman
Stewartville
Daniels
Norman Lee
Freeport
Til
Great Lakes
H. B. Hustvedt
Kathryn
Will Hustvedt
Lloyd Christen
Christen
Lake Minnetonka
B. K. Saevre
Clara
Margaret Wollan
Helen Rovelstad
L. G. Helgeson
Lawrence Helgeson
Des Moines
Herberg Reque
Anna Reque
Julia Larsen
George Schamel
Thien
Strayer and Son
Fayette
Strayer
Fred Swanson
R. G. Baker
Ridgeway
Clara Lichter
Waucoma
Mabel Rohm
Elkader
Chas, Hauber
Ethel Cole
Mason City
C. P. Birkele
L. C
Fillmore
N. C
Lila Kimber
Fort Atkinson
Hazel Thompson
Forest City
E. W. Cutting
Signor Dahl
A. Severson
C. C. Hagen
Taylor
North Dakota
Leonard Richardson
Helen Richardson
Myrtle
Mabel Hamre
J. C. Johnston
Frances
Johanna Johnson
St. Olaf
O. Glesne
Ed. Bear
Edward
Ed. Donlan
Wm. Lynch
Anna Donlan
Julius Rosenthal
Great Lakes Naval Station
Ed. Hanson
Spring Green
Hanson
H. G. Ellefaan
Frank Bailey
Dave Reed
F. J. Rosenthal
E. A. Perrife
A. C. Vernon
Traer
Ramstad
Sannes
Thief River Falls
J. A. O. Preus
Rochelle
Carl Austad
Amanda Johnson
Clarissa Rovang
Ole Rovang
M. A. Lange
G. V. Puntney
Puntney
Editor Enjoys McGregor Heights Summer Outing
The Befrverican editor and his family have spent a week at McGregor, a rising summer resort site known for expansive river views. Locals welcome visitors, and the area attracts attention for its beauty both by day and night, drawing attention from across Pocket City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Narrowly Escaped Drowning Rescued by 12 Year Old
On Sunday evening Miss Erzua Muller and Miss Ruth Neff nearly drowned while swimming by the twin bridges. A whirlpool pulled them under, but they reached shallow water. Donald Blair, a 12 year old boy, saw them and pulled them to safety. His quick action likely saved their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erzua Muller
Ruth Neff
Donald Blair
Donald
Three More Winneshiek Volunteers Enlist for 1918
Three more of Winneshiek county's young men have volunteered for army service. Winfred Overholt, Gar ret t H Bushman of Calmar, and Peter A Neavik of Decorah leave August 6 for Jefferson Barracks St Louis Mo via the Milwaukee road. They belong to the 1918 tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Army
Winfred
Overholt
Garrett H .Bushman
Calmar
Peter A. Neavik
Decorah
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Milwaukee Road
Farewell to the Soldiers at Decorah Court House
A large crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn and Main Street to bid farewell to local soldiers marching to Camp Gordon Georgia. Notables included Dr. F W Conover and Dr H H Green who spoke, and the Merchants Band performed. Comfort kits were donated by the Winneshiek County Red Cross. Thirteen more left for Camp Forrest later and a procession formed for departure to St Louis via Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Court House
Main
Merchants Band
Sperati
F. W. Conover
H. H. Green
Green
Prof. Sperati
Winneshiek County Red
Camp Forrest
Lytle
Lloyd Ban
Ossian
Alex. Teslow
Decorah
Clyde A. Barnes
Cresco
Chas. A. Kittelson
Ridgeway
Korah Clare Wilbur
Canton
Minn
Ole Helgeson
Ole Asgaard
William Gerber
Henry ©. Forest
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Burlington Road
St. Louis
Ten Nurses from Winneshiek County Urges Enrollment
The call seeks 25,000 women to join the U S student nurse reserve with Winneshiek quota set at 1050 or about eleven per county. In Winneshiek the quota is roughly ten for women ages nineteen to thirty five who are intelligent well educated and physically fit. For more information contact Mrs Elvie Logsdon county chairman of Women’s Committee Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Towa
Winneshiek County
Elvie Logsdon
Women's Committee
Decorah
Respect for the Flag Prompted Winneshiek County Protest
The Winneshiek county local board condemns the forgetfulness shown by Decorah residents as the Stars and Stripes passed by. They urge every man to raise his hat in loyalty and respect, noting few hats were raised Tuesday morning and requesting renewed duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Decorah lad Arthur Bailey joins Camp Lewis service
Word comes that Arthur L Bailey youngest son of Mia Minnie Bailey and a Decorah boy has gone to Camp Lewis American Lake Washington. He had tried to join the service but eye trouble kept him out until now and it is believed he has been accepted for service in the lumbering division where his experience will aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Bailey
Mia
Minnie Bailey
Decorah
Camp Lewis
American Lake
Wash
Arthur
Harvesting in Full Swing Across County Farms
Harvesting is in full swing with haying completed and barley mostly cut. Oats are now being reaped as the harvest begins in some areas this week and will be in full swing next week. The wheat crop outlook is excellent and weather has been ideal for gathering.
Sixty Days Ahead Portend for Decorah and Northeast Iowa
The piece notes sixty days are crucial for Decorah and northeastern Iowa as farmers await the corn crop outcome. It emphasizes uncertainty about frost or hail and urges patience and hopeful outlook for growers and residents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Towa
Father Whalen Awaiting Military Orders after Fort Snelling exam
Father James Whalen returned from Fort Snelling last Thursday evening and underwent a rigorous physical examination. The report was transmitted to Washington and, upon approval, he will be informed where to report for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whalen
Fort Snelling
Washington
Reed Pursues Senate Seat in Howard Winneshiek District
Decorah residents were called on by Attorney C W Reed of Cresco a Republican candidate for senator from the Howard Winneshiek district. He and his family are enjoying camp life on the river near Cresco for a brief respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Reed
Cresco
Howard-Winneshiek
Decorah
Rev Jacob Fjelde Resigns Pastorship after Fifteen Years
After fifteen years as pastor of St. John's Lutheran in Waukon and supply pastor at Washington Prairie, Rev. Jacob Fjelde resigns and moves to Madison, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Waukon
Washington Prairie Church
Jacob Fjelde
Madison, Minn
Rev John C Orth to Speak at local church August 2
Rev John C Orth will address Lo cust Church Friday night August 2 after cancelling July 24 due to stormy weather. A large gathering is anticipated as he previously impressed German minds in the county. He plans another lecture at Christalia on August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Orth
Locust Church
Orth
Chistalia
How They Travel Organizes Soldier Transportation
A tentative system guides troopers from home to camps. James Hogan of Decorah served as commandant with destination instructions to direct men on changes. Al Anderson oversaw the commissary to ensure proper feeding at specified points, with railroads coordinating routes for smooth movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hogan
Decorah
al. Anderson
Old Friend Visits Brothers Daubney in Minnesota
Uncle John Daubney of Taylor Falls Minnesota visited his brother Wilson Daubney. They rode out to a Pleasant township farm yesterday. The brothers’ combined ages total 195 years with John at 99 and Wilson at 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daubney
Taylor Falls
Minn
Wilson Daubney
Walter Daubney
Pleasant Township
Valdez College War Era Courses Offer Office Jobs
Valdez College announces United States Civil Service shorthand, typewriting and bookkeeping courses starting August 26, 1918. Salaries range from 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly, with tuition 58 dollars and a one year option for broader prep at 70. Demand for trained office help is high as many graduates are already employed in Washington with wages rising to 1200 dollars, while thousands of positions await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez College
Washington
Waldez College
Wheat Pledges Released Plan Causes Victory Bread Return
Food Director Herbert Hoover cabled from London that wheat situation improved. Effective August 1 the pledges by hotels restaurants and dining cars to remove wheat breads are released and individual citizen pledges are rescinded, allowing victory bread to be served as before. The public welcomes the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerbert Hoover
London
Smith-Kirk and Klema-Smith marriages tied in July
In Decorah and Conover, marriages officiated by Rev. M. Willett at the Congregational parsonage. Edward Klema of Conover and Stella Smith of Decorah wed on July 25, followed by Rey Smith and Lucile Kirk of Decorah joining in marriage on Friday July 26 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klema—Smith
M. Willett
Edward Klema
Conover
Stella Smith
Decorah
Smith
Kirk
Rey Smith
Lucile Kirk
Rev. Willett
Church Announcements and Services
Congregational-M Willett pastor announces next Sabbath morning subject What Inspiration May do for Us in Religion. Christian Science Freeman building second floor Sunday service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at noon Midweek meeting Wednesday 8 p m subject Love Free reading room open daily except Sunday We extend heartfelt thanks for flowers and to those who assisted and sympathized during the illness and death of our daughter and sister Ida Mrs H Nelson and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Science—Freeman
Ida
H. Nelson
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James Henry Courtney
Ivor Justin
Flak
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Fred Donovan
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Johan A. Johnson
Byron Darrington
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Henry Brandt
Raymond F. Herwig
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Locust
Helmer Benson
Clarence Y. Olson
Rattrum
Sask
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Carl J. Hermanson
Fred C. Shelhammer
la Crosse
Andrew Johnson
Aurora
James A. Pavlosky
Raymond B. Fielstul
Frebert H. Walter
Adolph Funke
William Maruska
Melson G. Sheley
Burr Oak
Alfred A. Lukken
Henry Owen
Edwin R. Selness
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John Henry Plank
Chas
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Guilbert Lundby
Selmer RB. Roe
Joseph C. Moran
Arthur J. Askelson
Bennie C. Thorson
Clarence R. Crabtree
Elmer W. Queal
Lewis Soreide
Helmer J. Knutson
Oscar
Henry Haugen
Nicholas Tranaas
Hesper
Frank Skoda
Manley
William A. Hein
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Numedahl
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Rt. 6
Krog Sandgrind
Charles A. Uher
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Louis Stribley
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Anton John Riha
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Fred A. Baltz
Royden N. Barnes
John F. Rosenbaum
Knut & Steen
Cyril W. Rowe
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Moline
Daniel Driscoll
Washburn
Joseph Francis Gill
Winneshiek
United States Civil Service
A. C. Baltz
Water St
M. J. Soukup
Carl C. Hagen
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