Silent Reaper Lays Ogden Casterton to Rest in Decorah
Ogden Casterton died Thursday after a Wednesday stroke in Decorah Iowa where he and wife Mary Kew built a large Highland township farm. Survived by ten children and relatives, he was a longtime Democrat active in local trust positions and bank stockholder. Funeral Monday at 11 with Rev. Wm. McVettie at Phelps cemetery.
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Ogden Casterton
Mr. Casterton
England
America
Mary Kew
Illinois
Highland Township
Decorah
Aiken
Casterton
Citizens Savings Bank
Wn. McVettie
Phelps Cemetery
Nieckolaus Richert
Guthrie
Mary K. Gitz
Alsace
Germany
Nickolaus Richert
Winneshiek County
Hesper Township
Riehhert
Hood River
Oregon
First Lutheran Church
RB. Torrison
Amond Viseth
J. N. Seim
Mr. Viseth
Christiansand
Norway
J. H. Mackenstadt
Viseth
Seim
Mason
Handsome Windows Displayed By Local Shops
Ben Bear features a snow scene window with a deer and Santa Claus delivering presents. The display was crafted by Chris Qualley and John Alstad and praised for festive taste. Henry Halverson coordinates the Mott store windows including the poinsettia lady display at Mott & Co.
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Ben Bear
Santa Claus
Chris, Qualley
John Alstad
Mott & Co
Mr. Bear
Henry Halverson
Mott
Conover Post Office Discontinued and Mail Routed to Calmar
The Conover post office under John Frana ceased operations on November 30, 1914. Conover patrons will receive mail via rural route from Calmar once established. until then they must collect mail at the Calmar post office.
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Conover
John Frana
Calmar
Justice Barthell Evening December 2 1914 Case Note
By Justice Barthell on a Wednesday evening in December 1914 the case involving George Thomas Reing and Clara Haugen, both of De, appears in this docket fragment. The report lists the parties and court handling without further substantive details.
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Justice Barthell
George Thomas Reing
Clara Haugen
Decorah Choir Concert At First N. E. L. Church
The Decorah choir of the First N. E. L. church presents a program with refreshments in the church basement this evening December 10 at 8 oclock. It features Luther College orchestra selections and choral works by Haendel Beethoven Isaiah Psalms Breil and Poe with a brief intermission and admission of 25 cents.
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Decorah
N. E. L. Church of Decorah
Luther College
Largo
Haindel
K. Marie Sperati
Isaiah
The Prince of Pilsen at the Grand in Decorah
A large audience enjoyed The Prince of Pilsen at the Grand praising John Ransore as Hans Wagner Edna Von Lake returning from The Girl of My Dreams and the whole cast. The vocal strength and real singing choruses impressed with scenic beauty and rich costumes making the show a hit in Decorah.
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Decorah
Elections Named for Local Posts and Lodges
Officers for Col. Hughes Post and Woman's Relief Corps were chosen for the coming year including Commander L. L. Cadwell and Pres. Mabel Linn. Knights of Pythias, Winneshiek Medical Society, King Solomon's Chapter officers were installed or elected with plans for a January 1 banquet and upcoming elections. Era includes Decorah Farmers' Creamery Co. officers and a note inviting readers to visit Mott Cons 6 to see furs.
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Col. Hughes
Stewart Oxley
A. L. Abbey
Woman's Relief Corps
Mabel Linn
Mary Bloomfield
Lena Bollinger
Treas
Jennie Trzemski
Jennie Daniels
Elizabeth Shima
Letitia Christen
Nettie McIntosh
Jessie McKay
Knights of Pythias
W. W. Sanders
H. A. Lehremser
W. C. Geo. Johnson
W. B. Reed
Melvin Johnson
W. G
Decorah Farmers
Tee Cave Creamery Co
Gustav Johnson
Local Candy Made at Home Town Headquarters
Christmas is near and candy is always in demand. Buy candy made in our hometown to keep money at home and boost the city. Special prices in quantities for dealers churches and schools. Visit before ordering elsewhere. We are headquarters in fancy boxes.
Episcopal Christmas Sale At Portman Building
The Episcopal ladies announce a Christmas sale of fancy articles aprons and food in the Portman building on Winnebago street on December 1 and 12.
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Episcopal Ladies
Portman Building
Winnebago Street
Bear's trade promises quick wire service and fur sale
Ogden Casterton's children thank readers for kindness in bereavement and note Bear's Trade offers fast wire delivery. Mott & Cos announce a big showing of furs this Saturday, with bargains at Fred J. Rosenthal's, on Saturday December 12.
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Ogden Casterton
Bear's
Mott & Cos
Fred J. Rosenthal’s
Bishop Hughes Delights Decorah Lyceum Audience
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes lectured last Thursday on Biography of a Boy to a lively lyceum crowd. The talk mixed humor with thoughts on the higher life and youth, leaving listeners inspired and reflecting on personal growth. He also spoke briefly at the Methodist brotherhood banquet, where his visit was warmly welcomed.
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Edwin Holt Hughes
Lyceum
Hughes
Decorah
Methodist Church
Brotherhood
English Luther College Oratorical Contest Held Next Monday
The annual English oratorical contest at Luther College will take place Monday evening at 8 at the college auditorium. A $25 first prize is offered by the Southern Wisconsin Luther College club. Contestants include T Oswald Kraahles, Oliver Hanson, W J Brandt, KB BR Series, Einar Larson co, and Arnold G Saner with topics ranging from The Message of the United States to the World to The Under Dog. The event is open to the public with no admission charge.
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Engglish
Luther College
Southern Wisconsin Luther College Club
T. Oswald Kraahel
Oliver Hanson
United States
W. J. Brandt
Einar Larson
Arnold G. Saner
Our Gymnastic Ladies Form Athletic Club
A group of fifty young women assembled at the gymnasium to start an athletic club. Over thirty attended last Tuesday with Miss Ruth Francis directing instruction and activities each week. For information contact Miss Edmonds at the Journal office.
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Ruth Francis
Curtin Attends State District Fairs Meeting
FE. J. Curtin traveled to Des Moines for the annual meeting of the district fairs. It is announced the state fair will run from August 25 to September 5 next year with official notices to be issued next month.
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FE. J. Curtin
Des Moines
Red Cross Seals for Christmas Gifts
Christmas packages look better with Red Cross seals and they aid a worthy cause. Seals are available at Ben we usual.
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Red Cross
Ben
Horses Wanted by WM POST and SON in Decorah
Post and Son announce a horse buying trip in Decorah on Saturday December 12. They seek horses aged 5 to 7 years weighing 1150 to 1200 pounds. The notice emphasizes specific age and weight targets for purchase.
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Decorah
Fur Sale Delayed to Saturday After Postponement Notice
A fur sale event intended for December 12 has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday. The notice cites a postponement due to an unspecified reason and urges supporters and subscribers to note the new date.
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Our Fur Fur Save
Applications for leading barber shops mailed today
Job seekers are invited to cut into the barber field with applications mailed to top barbershops. The notice urges prompt submission to secure positions at premier shops.
Trade coupon for Fitch Co. Boone Iowa offer
A customer offer advertises a coupon for a package from THE F. W. FITCH CO. in Boone Iowa featuring 22 ounces of a product labeled Matte Fitch Bont druffek, three bars of Soap, a large tube of Cocoa Butter Cream, and a bottle of Perfume. The ad urges immediate mailing today.
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F. W. Fitch CO
Boone
Iowa
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