Red Cross fundraiser auction in Winneshiek chapter event
A Winneshiek County Red Cross event raises funds through a large community auction during the week of November 26 to December 1. Items include livestock, sacks of flour, a Liberty Bond, clothing, and household goods, with total proceeds estimated between two thousand two hundred fifty and two thousand five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winneshicke
Orga
Fred Sellman
Olson
C. J. Weiser
Peter Ramsey
Les Pond
Decorah Banks
John Valenta
Sumner
A. J. Sharp
Lew Halse
Mr. Owens
Frankville
E. L. Beard
Duroc-Jersey
Alvin “Barth
Poland
China
P. T. Ramlo
Ben Bear
IH. D. Paine
Mr. Paine
Rowan Wood and Land Co
E. J. Curtin
Mr. Curtin
Martin Hendrickson
John Roney
Ole Evans Fd
Sellman
R. Bucknell
John Seekatz
John
H. E. Miller
Fred Carlson
Calmar
Alstad
Obituary notices from Decorah births and deaths
Obituaries for Mrs. B. C. Dahly born Caroline Shuttleworth in Elyria Ohio and linked to Decorah life, and for Mrs. E. W. D. Holway, Mrs. Anna C. J. Olson, and Julius Hoffoss, with details on birthplaces, families, church funerals, and surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Dahly
John Greer
Winnebago Street
Dahly
Caroline Shuttleworth
Elyria
Decorah
B. O. Dahly
Charles
Greer
Emily Shuttleworth
Charity drives Ninety Dollar Donation for Winneshiek Red Chapter
Miss May Elin led a group of young ladies from Rev. Fielde's Glenwood congregation in raising ninety dollars for the Winneshiek Red Cross chapter. Recent contributions included ten dollar gifts from J. Williams J. N. Tsted and H. J. Green.
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May
Young Ladies’ Society
Rev. Fielde
Glenwood
Winneshiek
J. 8. Williams
J. N. Tsted
H. J. Green
Fire damages cottage near Commercial hotel
A small fire yesterday afternoon threatened a cottage behind the Commercial hotel used by a Rock Island section man. Firemen arrived to find flames bursting from the roof away from the chimney but quickly extinguished. Most furniture was removed with minimal losses. Christmas sales promotion follows.
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Rock Island
Decorah Banks Show Strong Growth In Deposits
The National Bank of Decorah and three other local banks report a combined 3,125,911 in deposits, up by 221,124 from a year ago. County banks in Ossian and other towns are also rising, with a countywide deposit increase approaching half a million as Liberty bond redemptions support strong conditions.
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National Bank of
Decorah
Banks of
Ossian Bee
Calmar
Spillville
Fort Atkinson
Ridgeway
Burr Oak
Tax Sale At County Treasurer Auction Yields $929.27
The annual delinquent tax sale at the county treasurer's office drew few bidders. About 32 parcels sold for a total of $929.27, with Decorah sewer taxes accounting for ten sales. The top bid reached $150.70 and the lowest $1.25, while two parcels remained unsold for lack of bidders.
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Christen
Decorah
Paris notices list Anton Bohr at Ossian sale highlights
In Paris a daily notice names Americana in Paris France. The latest announce lists Anton J Bohr of Ossian in a closing out sale. See phonographs and records and a list price. Decorah offers a large stock of records at Parman's Drug and Jewelry. Suit cases pouches and trunks sold. Bear's remains headquarters.
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Paris
France
Anton J. Bohr
Ossian
Decorah
Parman
Bear's
For Sale and Lost and Rent Notices in Decorah Area
Ge o LOSP automobile plate 219330 finder asked to return to Republican Geo Ulrich Burr Oak. Barred Rock cockerels for sale from Mrs E T Anderson Decorah. White Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale via Mrs Peter Johnson Franklin St Fs Town. Three downstairs rooms for housekeeping for rent at 712 West Main Street. Delco Cafe for sale with details via H A Teslow Decorah Town. 49-cowst
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Geo
Ulrich
Burr Oak
E. T. Anderson
Decorah
Peter Johnson
Franklin St
West Main Street
Delco Cafe
H. A. Teslow
Town
Theatrical Red Cross Day Planned in Decorah
The Decorah Star Theatre will host a special evening program on Friday December 7 for Theatrical Red Cross Day. The venue will donate receipts after film costs and expenses, with no set admission price and a door box for voluntary contributions. Two shows are scheduled at 7 30 and 9 15, inviting families and friends.
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Red Cross
Star Theatre
Decorah
Wrestlers Edge Toward New York Challenge Showdown
Ole Marsh reports no top wrestlers have accepted his $1,000 challenge to wrestle Plestina. A Plestina vs Cutler match is set at the Coliseum in Pomsh on the 17th as New York sports seek a major fortensens event drawing many wrestling contenders.
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Ole Marsh
Plestina
Cutler
Coliseum
Pomsh
New
State Headquarters Change Report Corrected
Notice states Burr Oak and Prosper stage headquarters move to Commercial-Co. C. Ward 49. Monthly minimum remains one dollar. Corrects report of increase by Upper Iowa Power. Includes Christmas trimmings at Miller's and Mackinaws priced $5 to $10 at Bear's.
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Burr Oak and
Prosper Stage
Commercial _— Co
C. Ward
Upper Iowa
Notice in Probate Show Cause for Will Admission
To Whom it May Concern you are notified to appear at the Court House Winneshiek County Iowa on February 4 1918 at 2 00 PM to show cause why the will of Decorah township Winneshiek County should not be admitted to probate. S J Moore Clerk District Court M A Harmon Attorney seal affixed December 1917 Sunday
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Winneshiek County
Iowa
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
S. J. Moore
M. A. Harmon
Change at Wells Fargo Office in Decorah
On December 1 Nels Haugen, longtime Wells Fargo express wagon man, became agent in Decorah. Mr Mullarkey moved to Charles City as agent, giving both men home positions. Haugen brings years of wagon, run, and office experience to his new duties.
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Julius Hoffoss
Canoe Township
Ridge Church
Bei Seienet
Nels Haugen
Wells Fargo & Co. Express
Decorah
Mullarkey
Charles City
Haugen
Home Baking Sale at L R Morrisons This Saturday
The Methodist ladies will hold a home baking sale at L R Morrison's furniture store Saturday December 8 starting at 1 PM. Home made mincemeat will be for sale. Dolls doll beds and toys galore at Millers Economy Store.
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L. R. Morrison
Miller’s
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Winneshirk Chapter
Liberty Bond
Lady’s Hat
Mostminent Society
FE. J. Curtin
Tibet
Ives
Calwar
Bluffton Township
Bluffton
Walter Keefe
E. W. D. Holway
California
Saturda
R. A. Palmeter
Higgine
A. D. Galusha
Phelps Cemetery
Anna C. J. Olson
Theodore
Mrs. Olson
Norway
Theodore Olson
Martin
St. Paul
Severt Nelson
Hendrum
Minn
Suney
United Lutheran Church
O. Glesne
Martin Olson
T. E. Moen
Egge
J. Hanson
Davik
Ed. Egge
Inwood
Iverson
Sioux Falls
H. M. Moen
Chas. Skovgaard
Hills
Mathilda Larson
Mise Laura Larsen
Kent Larson
United Lutheran
Miller's Economy Store
Brar's
Jénzo Harvey
C. J. Steno
Prosper
South Washin St
Ingvoldstad
Republican
Groff
Philip R. Seelye
Christen Bros
Plano
Soukup’s
Joseph Biederman
West Decorah
F. J. Rosenthal
Farrow
Alfred Magnus
Rud
Orley Seekatz
Will
New York
Catherine Daly
Wells Fargo
Meccall’s Garage
C. O. Hagen Merchant Tailor
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne
Faim Financers
Miott & CO
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