Decorah Area Social Roundup Names Visitors and Travel
A long list notes numerous visitors travelers and relatives in Decorah Cresco and surrounding townships. People from Cresco Locust Burr Oak Hampton and Osage traveled or hosted visits. several left for business trips or holidays in towns across Iowa Minnesota and beyond. Dr Hazel Smith from Chicago visited Decorah. Palmer Nelson headed to Valparaiso Indiana. Otto Sorenson to Dickinson North Dakota. many others were listed with origin and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Johnson
Cresco
C. A. Nelson
Locust
E. M. Reed
Decorah
Burr Oak
John Griebel
J. W. Waters
Wausau
Wis
Ed. Watts
Hesper Township
Abe Pierce
Burr Oak Township
E. W. D. Holway
Minneapolis
Lizzie Oittman
Hampton
John Anderson
James Mall
Frank Rosenthal
Will Rosenthal
F. O. Farnsworth
Orleans Township
Mae Tierney
Lawler
Bulls
McGregor
Henry Reeves
Rossley
Dubuque
H. Blair
Mason City
Katie Kenthold
Festina
Will Tieskotter
C. B. Goodno
Bronson, Kas
E. 0. Iverson
O. P. Peterson
R. Nestors
Leeds
N. D
Rytterager
Reuben Tostenson
Osage
P. Dahl
Sarah Valla
Theo. Iverson
Elvin Ellis
Brandt
8. D
Valla
R. A. Kennedy
F. P. Kennedy
Northfield
Wallan
Harry Jacobson
Portland
Frank Adams
New Hampton
A. H. Natvig
L. M. Seim
Soldiers’ Grove
John Johnson
Gene
Calgary
Canada
Andrew Johnson
Enos Barfoot
Kimball
Neb
D. W. Flannigan
N. P. Linn
Waverly
Minn
Kathleen Linn
Gertrude Christianson
Henry Hover
Hover
Beulah
F. EF. Downie
Clarence Cady
C. J. Weiser
Chicago
Glenn Corlett
Ossian
Guy Wilson
Milwaukee
Palmer Nelson
Valparaiso
Ind
Otto Sorenson
Dickinson
Frank Uher, Jr
Baby
Josephine Uher
Calmar
Arthur Smerle
Roundup
Mont
John Hjelle
Wm. Holmes
Farmington
C. C. Solberg
Rudolph Torgrimson
Olson Concert Delights Luther College Audience
Despite poor weather a sizable audience attended the Olson sisters Eleonora and Ethel and pianist Alice Olsen at Luther College auditorium Tuesday. Eleonora’s mezzo-soprano impressed with varied repertoire, Ethel’s reading voice drew laughs, and NorwegIan dialect pieces matched the evening’s skill. The Young People’s society of First Lutheran Church sponsored the successful concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Eleonora
Ethel Olson
Alice Olsen
Misses Olson
Eleonora Olson
Ethel Olsen
The
First Lutheran Church
Castalia Methodist Church to Reopen with Service
Castalia Methodist Church to reopen Sunday at 11:00 a m with Rev B C Supplee assisted by visiting pastors. Special music and 10:00 a m Sunday school precede the service. Under Ladies Aid direction the exterior was reshingled and painted and the interior repapered and reca r e t ed, giving a new look. Citizens of Castalia are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castalia
B.C. Supplee
Ladies’ Aid Society
County Supervisors Close Year With Routine Deliberations
In a session this week the board cleared the decks for year end business with no special actions. Delegations for new bridges were heard but no decisions made. They planned to decide on a county farm manager and a courthouse janitor with no opposition. Funke and Dennis Horan are expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Funke
Dennis Horan
English Oratorical Contest At Luther College
The annual English oratorical contest at Luther College will be held Saturday evening this week. Stimulated by prize offerings from the Luther College club of Southern Wisconsin the event showcases notable orations. No admission is charged and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Luther College Club
Wisconsin
Decorah markets reel from peace rumor driven slips
Markets in Decorah show sharp declines across grains and livestock as peace rumors in Europe spread. Wheat down ten cents per bushel and prices for corn hogs eggs and butter slide with barley and creamery butter trading around key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lomen Attends State Horticultural Meeting in Des Moines
Ole O. Lomen left Monday for Des Moines to attend the State Horticultural Society meeting and showcase a large apple exhibit. It will be the biggest display he has made this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole O. Lomen
Des Moines
State Horticultural Society
Mr. Lomen
Bear's Christmas sale on Hart Schaffner Marx overcoats
Hart Schaffner Marx overcoats priced at $20 during Bear's Christmas sale. The ad claims similar quality coats sell for $30 in big cities and invites customers to come and see the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Bear's
Hart Schaffner & Marz
Silent Reaper: Mrs. Donlan Dies at 602 East Broadway
Mrs. Patrick Donlan died Sunday at one o'clock at her home in Decorah after a year of illness. Born 1827 in County Clare Ireland, she and her husband emigrated to the United States, living in Schenectady Union Grove Burr Oak Bluffton and Decorah. Survived by eight children, forty eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral held at St Benedicts Church with burial at St Bridget’s Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broadway
Patrick Donlan
Bluffton
Mary
Decorah
W. J. McConnell
Philip Carolan
Canoe Township
T. J. Carolan
Bluffton Township
Terrence McConnell
Thomas Donlan
Donlan
St. Benedict's Church
Father Hogan
St. Bridget’s Church
Basket Ball Season Opens at Luther College
The Dubuque Independent Blues face Luther College in the season opener at Luther College auditorium tomorrow evening. The Blues, representing the Dubuque Commercial Club, are noted as a strong independent team with a winning record last year. Luther counters with veteran players and new talent as the game starts at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Auditorium
Dubuque
A Touch of Winter Stuns Town with Low Temps
The morning recorded three below at W. F. Bakers, with other downtown thermometers at ten below. Citizens argue this isn’t the coldest yet, recalling seven below a month ago. Skating may be good on Christmas as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker's
Helping Hand Society Seeks Clothing Donations
The Helping Hand Society asks for clothing donations for the needy. Please drop off items with Mrs. T. Vine on South Mil Street or contact secretary Mrs. W. Van Pelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
T. Vine
South Mil St
W. van Pelt
Kennedy Relocates Shooting Gallery to Ossian
J A Kennedy who ran a shooting gallery on Washington street will move his operation to Ossian after being unable to secure a vacant building in the city. The move is expected to occur soon and coordinate with local business plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kennedy
Washington Street
Ossian
Notice of Sale of Personal Property in Decorah Iowa
In the estate of Belle Rytterager deceased a public auction of household goods furniture clothing dishes and silverware will be held at the dwelling corner Grove and Vernon Decorah Iowa on Saturday December 16 1916 at 1 pm Terms cash Administrator A Anfinson and Auctioneer COL Sellman. Candy from the Sweet Shop and a Victrola advertisement appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Rytterager
Grove and
Vernon Streets
Decorah
Iowa
Dan iels and Aldridge Marry at Calvary Baptist Parsonage
On December 2 at the Calvary Baptist parsonage in Omaha officiated by Dr. James A. Maxwell, Miss Arlene Lucile Daniels of Decorah and Mr. Alva A. Aldridge of Lincoln Neb married. Daniels is the daughter of Geo W Daniels. Aldridge is a Lincoln produce broker. They will reside in Lincoln with Mrs Aldridge at the Central Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Omaha
James A. Maxwell
Arlene Lucile Daniels
Decorah
Alva A. Aldridge
Lincoln
Neb
Miss Daniels
Geo. W. Dan+iels
Aldridge
Mrs. Aldridge
Central Hotel
Genevieve Underhill Soprano Recital in Decorah
Miss Genevieve Underhill soprano assisted by Miss Alzo Harper pianist from Minneapolis presents a song recital next Wednesday evening December 20 at eight o’clock in the Congregational church. The program features Donizetti Strauss Brahms Gretchnainow and others with piano interludes and songs. admission 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Underhill
Alzo Harper
Minneapolis
Congregational Church
Underhill
New York
Boston
Decorah
Golden Link
Congregational Sunday School
Alice Daniels Griebel
O Luce di Quest
Donizetti
Genevieve M. Underhill
Strauss
Gretchnainow
Spress
Choral Union Elects Officers for General Union
The Choral Union elected officers at its meeting with Prof. C. A. Tingelstad as president and Prof. Carlo A. Sperati as director. Other officers include Vice President Albert Larsen, Secretary Mrs. O W Holm, Treasurer Elmer L Amundsen, and an executive committee of seven members. The union plans to present The Seasons during the last week in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganeral Union
C. A. Tingelstad
Allert Larsen
Mra. O. W. Holm
Elmer L. Amundsen
Carlo A. Sperati
Mark D. Wells
Walter C. Adams
Henrietta Preus
Ella Treat
W. C. Hogan
Ove Preus
Leif Evans
Choral Union
Paralyzed Pikes Relative in Mentor Reported
Decorah friends learn Mrs. R. C. Pike, visiting daughter Mrs. W. W. Hall in Mentor Minnesota, suffered a stroke last Friday night. In a comatose state for most of the time since, her partial recovery is doubtful according to a letter received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
R. C. Pike
W. W. Hall
Mentor
Minn
Agnes Ingvoldstad dies after brief illness
Agnes Ingvoldstad, 40, oldest daughter of Mrs. P. C. Ingvoldstad, died Tuesday afternoon from internal hemorrhage after a brief illness of less than eighteen hours. She had worked with her brother at Ingvoldstad Lumber as secretary and treasurer and is survived by her mother, two sisters, and nine brothers. Funeral plans not settled, with services expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Ingvoldstad
P. C. Ingvoldstad
Ingvoldstad
Ingvoldstad Lumber Company
Thomas
Ethel Moore
Spring Valley
Wis
Ruth Hurley
Wessington Springs
8. D
Carl
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hildor E
Sioux City
Will
Decorah
Orlando
Brooklyn
New York
Arthur
Walter
Minneapolis
Otto
Chicago
Ferdinand
Los Angeles
Cal
Richard
el Centro
J. O. Hougen
O. Glesne
United Lutheran Church
Back to the Land ad promises easy farm purchases
Farmers smile at fertile prairie land with no stumps or stones and cheap terms for sale. Lee Bergstrom at 15 MetLife Building Minneapolis urges readers to buy a farm for independence. Silky Umbrellas priced 3.50 to 6.00 at Beards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee & Bergstrom
Life Bldg
Minneapolis
Minn
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Florence Gremm
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H. Estrem
Seattle
Wash
Olson
Castalia Methodist Church
the Silent Reaper
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M. J. Soukup
Hutchinson's
Pipers
la Forge
Schall’s
Huyler’s
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