Personal notes from Calmar and Decorah area visits
Local column details numerous travels and visits by residents and relatives to Calmar Decorah Cresco and beyond. Names include A P Pfister Cecil Kampman Hugh Sherry Oscar L Olson L A Schrempf J B Schermerhorn D P Horan Gordanier Alice Fielstul O P Stinger H J Green Walter Jewell Maurice Gjerset Esther Hougen Harold McKinney Beatrice Donlan Anna Donlan and others with trips to Chicago Des Moines Rochester Minneapolis and St Paul over Thanksgiving week and surrounding days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Slocum
Rock Island
Walter Jewell
Maurice Gjerset
Iowa City
Esther Hougen
Chicago
Harold McKinney
Riceville
M. Krogshund
C. Brouillet
Rochester
Inga Trehie
Waukon
Vikesland
Alex. Bear
H. J. Green
Des Moines
J. B. Schermerhorn
W. F. Baker
D. P. Horan
Ridgeway
Gordanier
Alice Fielstul
Henry
O. P. Stinger
Cresco
C. P. Peterson
C. W. Glover
J. Glover
Helen Wilcox
Minneapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
Harry Skinner
C. Severson
Jennie Adams
Waterloo
G. F. Baker
Vernetta Stern
Mildred Graf
Ella Treat
Menominee
Wis
Gail Torsen
Mary Burt
Sumner
Wash
L. 8
Drake
O. Stromme
Cooperstown
N. D
Mon Y
Obituary notices for Mrs. Perry Barr and Peter McCaffery
Mrs. Perry Barr died November 26 in Des Moines after a brief illness. Born Florence Landers in 1854, she lived in Decorah, Eagle Grove, Swea City, Minneapolis, and Des Moines, was active musically and charity minded, and survived by three children and husband 8 Perry Barr. Peter McCaffery, a Bluffton township pioneer born 1820 in Ireland, died November 30 at his daughter’s home in Preston, Minnesota, aged 96, with several children listed as survivors. funeral held in Des Moines and Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Perry Barr
Des Moines
Sarah W. Landers
New York State
Decorah
Eagle Grove
Minneapolis
Barr
Congregational Church
First Methodist Church of
Rhoda Hinsdale
Schullsburg
Wis
Eastern Star Lodge
Armstrong
Town
Aml
Preston
Minn
Peter McCaffery
Bluffton Township
Mr. McCaffery
County Cavin
Ireland
America
New York
Mary Brady
Ed. Mangan
Clem McCaffery
Mike Callan
Grand Meadow
Julius Manny
Indianapolis
G. C. Armstrong
St. Paul
Kil
Gaughan
Wykoff
Cajetan
Kalispel
Mont
John McCaffery
Decatur
James
Frankin Ganoe Township
McCaffery
Eleonora Olson Concert Company To Perform At Luther Auditorium
Next Tuesday evening December 12 Eleonora Olson megzo soprano sisters Ethel C Olson reader of Chicago and Alice Margrethe Olsen pianist of Duluth present a concert at Luther College auditorium. The event is under the auspices of the First N FE Lutheran church young people's society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleonora Olson
Young People's Society of the First
N.fe
Lutheran Church
Elks Memorial Draws Attentive Decorah Audience
A large crowd attended the Decorah lodge of Elks memorial exercises last Sunday. Attorney J A Nelson delivered a timely speech to an appreciative audience. The lodge reports no deaths among its members in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Marriages Across States Highlight Thanksgiving Day
On Thanksgiving morning Rev. P J Friedmann presided at the marriage of Rose Rodenkirch of Ossian to Ernest Gibson now of St Joseph Missouri. In Marion Iowa Hazel Hislop Van Dusen wed James Symms, stepson of Hon P G Henderson. In Minneapolis Edith Hoppersted married Oscar Eastman at the bride’s home with plans to reside at 3109 Bryant Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Friedmann
Rose Rodenkirch
Ossian
Ernest Gibson
Frankville
St. Joseph
Missouri
Marion
Iowa
Hazel Hislop-Van Dusen
George Hislop
James Symms
P. G. Henderson
Linn County
Symms
Central City
Minneapolis
Edith L. Hoppersted
Oscar J. Eastman
J. J. Hopperstad
Decorah
Bryant Ave
Decorah Football Suffers Lopsided Season Ender at Oelwein
Decorah met its heaviest defeat of the season in a 70 to 0 loss at Oelwein last Thursday. The veteran Oelwein squad, larger and more experienced, overwhelmed Decorah while Ashton Gregg, still recovering from a collar bone fracture suffered earlier, played and was injured again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Oelwein
Shop City
Ashton Gregg
Sewer Work Nears Completion In Decorah
Mr. Moore of Moore-Sieg Construction Co. visited Decorah to review sewerage system progress. Extensions should finish this week with banking around the septic tank and filter beds done in 7 to 10 days. Mayor and council will inspect and, if satisfactory, settle per contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Moore-Sieg Construction Co
Waterloo
Decorah
Man Injured in Stair by Skipping Table at Ramsey Cloak and Suit
George Daniels fell fifteen feet from a ladder placed on an unsecured table while painting a skylight at Ramsey Cloak and Suit. He broke his right arm and a left rib, was treated by Dr. Conrad, and is resting comparatively easy. The accident occurred at an inopportune time and is described as very painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daniels
Ramsey Cloak and Suit
Mr. Daniels
Dr. Conrad
Tragic Ending Involving Moore Siblings Near West Union
On Monday afternoon Charles Moore and his sister Nellie died when the car Moore drove ran off an embankment near West Union. The Moores of Frankville township left a wife and three children in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moore
Nellie
West Union
Small But Dangerous Fire In Martina Davidson House
A blaze broke out around 3 30 p m Tuesday at the Martina Davidson residence on Jefferson Street. Firefighters battled a brisk east addition roof blaze that spread under shingles before control was reached. North side roof torn up to access the fire. Sparks from a faulty chimney are blamed. Most furniture saved though water damage occurred. No damage estimate yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaved
Martina Davidson
Jefferson Street
Perfects Wonderful New Lamp By W Roy Mott
Announcement in the Cleveland Plain Dealer last Thursday cites W Roy Mott elder son of Mrs Bertha Mott of this city as developing a flaming arc lamp whose light matches daylight. The lamp aims to replace others in motion picture studios laboratories engraving rooms and dye testing. Mott is a research engineer for the National Carbon company with a record of consistent success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
W. Roy Mott
Bertha Mott
Mott
National Carbon Company
Reynolds redeems partner interest to run photo studio solo
Announcement on page four states the dissolution of the past year’s partnership between B. J. Reynolds and J. H. Coughlin. Reynolds has repurchased his partner’s stake and becomes sole proprietor of the Reynolds photo studio. Coughlin plans unknown moves but hopes to keep his Decorah home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Reynolds
J. H. Coughlin
Reynolds
Reynolds Photo Studio
Mr. Coughlin
Decorah
Odd Fellows Enjoy Pleasant Thanksgiving Supper
Local Odd Fellows gathered at the lodge rooms on Thursday evening for a bountiful Thanksgiving supper. Afterward, dancing and card games provided amusement as plates were laid for 125, and the event was proclaimed worthy of repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow
Bear's Christmas Furnishings Auction at Rosenthal's
For sale at F. J. Rosenthal's on Saturday December 9th. Offers include silk hose two pair for 1.00, mufflers and neckwear from 50 cents, silk shirts 1.08 to 6.00, suitcases and satchels, Munsing wool union suits at 2.50, and a selection of bargains on Christmas furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Rosenthal’s
Bear's
A Rare Day on a Mild December Afternoon
A December Sunday near noon reached about 50 degrees with pedestrians and cars busy on the streets. A bee colony on lower Broadway came out to enjoy the sunshine, as people marvelled at the rare weather that made everyone glad to be alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Broadway
Record hogs and cattle shipments from Decorah in November
Stock shipments out of Decorah in November were very heavy with 75 cars of hogs and cattle leaving for Rock Island. Milwaukee shipments nearly matched Decorah’s in volume, totaling about 150 cars of stock for the month, a fine record for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Hulbert Lecture Scheduled at Decorah Grand Opera House
The Hulbert Lecture by Dr Homer B Hulbert diplomat and traveler is the fourth number in the Decorah lyceum course at the Grand Opera house tomorrow evening December 8 at 8 15. Hulbert spent twenty years with the Korean government and advised the emperor who abdicated and is a leading Far East authority. Seats for tomorrow's lecture available at Parman s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer B. Hulbert
Decorah Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Hulbert
Far East
United States
Parman
Men’s Congregational Supper Attracts Large Attendance
The annual church supper last evening drew strong turnout by men of the Congregational church. Chicken was the main dish and the meal was described as very tasty and well enjoyed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Teachers' Study Center Program at Court House
The study center schedule lists sessions on December 9 with County Superintendent H E Miller. Activities include How to Teach Spelling in the Intermediate Grades by Margaret Oliver at 9 30 a m and Teaching Spelling in Advanced Grades by Margaret Oliver at 1 15 p m. Olive Young presents The Correlation of Domestic Science with Hygiene and Sanitation at 2 15 p m. Victorola promotion by M J Soukup accompanies the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
H. E.-. Miller
Margaret Oliver
Olive , Young
Olive Young
Christmas Seal Campaign Promotes Red Cross Support
The Iowa Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis appoints BEN BEAR as distributor for Red Cross Christmas Seals in Decorah and Winneshiek county. Seals cost 1 cent each to aid local health efforts and boost statewide sales. Henry G. Haas Jr warns against trusting his wife for bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Ben Bear
Henry G. Haas, JR
Rail line talks target St Paul to Dubuque route
Monday Mayor W F Baker N L Bailey J A Nelson and R Algyer traveled to Rochester to confer with St Paul and Southern electric line managers about a proposed rail from St Paul to Hastings Rochester Decorah and on to Dubuque. They will report after returning. Miss Elizabeth Ryan of Postville visited Decorah. Mr and Mrs Will Ziegelmeyer were guests at Castalia last Thursday. Miss Tina Davidson visited Ithe Ode home in Calmar last Thursday. Miss Caroline Cameron went to Payette Tuesday for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilla Johnson
J. B. Nystul
Leonard
N. D
Anton Belson
St. Paul
Beatrice Donlan
Anna Donlan
Russell Baker
University of Minnesota
Selma Olson
Buffalo Center
8. Olson
Christina Stevie
Chris Qualley
Wendell
Minn
Ethel Tracinski
C. Trecinski
Ruth
Austin
Alma Odden
Albert Lea
Madison Township
Derflinger
Cedar Rapids
J. A. McCusker
Guy Thompson
Cedar Falls
Geo
Trowbridge
B. Smith
Leila Marsh
Florence Price
Sarah Cummings
Ruth Swezey
J. Coridan
Cresco
O. Rooney
Ney
Walter
I. H. Stillwell
Waukon
Decorah
I. W. Brunt
Chicago
W. Barnes
Omah
Marshall Barnes
B. M. Graham
Barnes
MeMasters
Town Falls
W. F. Baker
N. L. Bailey
J. A. Nelson
R. Algyer
Rochester
Elizabeth Ryan
Postville
Will Ziegelmeyer
Castalia
Tina Davidson
Ithe Ode Home
Calmar
Caroline Cameron
Payette
Congregational Church Directory Promotes Services and Classes
The Congregational church listing notes Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 12 4, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m with next Sunday topics Inevit able Justice in the morning and Who is this the Unaccountable Man in the evening Good music and all welcome A Victrola in your home.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. P. Pfister
Cecil Kampman
Hugh Sherry
Prairie du Chien
Oscar L. Olson
St. Louis
L. A. Schrempf
Dubuque
J. 8. Grundeland
John Cessna
Grinnell
Messrs
Luther Auditorium
Elks’ Memorial
McMasters
Karl D. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
Hymeneas
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne Knit
Serre
Sauns
Ancoors Miott & CO
Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Teachers’ Study Center
Victrola
M. J. Soukup
The
Iowa Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Evereready Flash Lights
Motor Supply Go
H.B. Montgomery
JTMAS
Christmas
F. J. Billow
Jeweler
Church Directory
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