Purely Personal notes from Decorah area travels
A stream of short travels and visits spans Decorah and nearby towns. Residents and relatives journey to Lawler, Dubuque, Cresco, St Paul, Chicago, and Waterloo for business, study, hospital work, and family visits with many returning home by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey. Malmin
Lawler
Emil Fredericks
Calmar
Edw. Blakeman
Dubuque
T. Evenson
Ridgeway
C. Olson
Arthur Lomen
St. Paul
Mathilda Teske
Hildegaarde Dahljelm
Earl Marsh
Ames
R. Rudd
Glenwood Township
Bonair
Mons Tvedt
Locust
Twin Cities
Marie Leiden
Cresco
Minneapolis
Anton Erickson
Erickson
George Rastetter
Faribault
Mesdames Chinn
Grint
Mrs J C Groves Heads to Boston Settlement Work
Mrs J C Groves and her children have been visiting relatives in Clay Center and Decorah before traveling to Boston to manage the Italian Social Settlement House business office and assist the Italian Methodist church. Her sisters have long taught in the settlement, with a new $100,000 house funded largely by a wealthy Italian. her role is viewed as a service oriented position she is well qualified for.
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J. C. Groves
Clay Center
Decorah
Boston
Groves
Italian Social Settlement House
Italian Methodist Church
To Become Canadian Lumbermen From Decorah Youths
Harry Conover and Haaken Haaker son depart tomorrow evening for Calgary Alberta to join the Crown Lumber Co. They are slated to run yard operations at multiple branches. Conover previously worked at Ingvoldstad yard and with Tenold Nyström in Calmar, while Haaker spent years with G F Baker. Both are viewed as well prepared for any position.
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Harry Conover
Haaken Haakerson
Calgary
Alberta
Crown Lumber Co
Decorah
Harry
Haaken
Ingvoldstad
Tenold & Nystrom
Calmar
G. F. Baker
Miss May Robson Pleases Decorah Audience
Miss May Robson delighted the Decorah audience at the Grand last Monday night. She praised the reception as enthusiastic and urged a return next year if time allows better advertisement. After the second act she told a fellow performer it was the most enthusiastic crowd she had in a long while. Many will be pleased to have her back.
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Miss May Robson
Decorah
Matt
May Robson
Wall Street
Miss Robson
Early Day Priest Dead in Decorah Parish Leader
Cedar Rapids papers note the death of Father Clement Lowery who served as pastor of St. Benedict's in Decorah from 1862 to 1867. He died on Sunday and was the second resident priest in Decorah overseeing areas across Howard, Chickasaw, Allamakee, and Winneshiek counties. He secured the ground now used as the Catholic cemetery and the funeral was held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momlay
Cedar Rapids
Clement Lowery
St. Benedict's
Decorah
Howard
Chickasaw
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Real Estate Transfers This Week In City Limits
KR A Engberston bought the Gil bert Christianson residence on South River street for 1800 dollars. P J Ness sold his third ward home to Hans Erickson of Pleasant township for 2600 dollars and plans to build in the Pleasant hill addition next spring. B M Graham purchased the Maltby barn, occupied by J P Burns, for 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. A. Engbertson
Gilbert Christianson
South River Street
P. J. Ness
Third Ward
Hans Erickson
Pleasant Township
Ness
Pleasant Hill
B. M. Graham
J. P. Burns
Symra Society to Meet at Haugen Home Tomorrow
Symra society will be entertained at the home of K Haugen tomorrow evening. Hon J A O Preus state auditor of Minnesota will address the society.
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Symra Society
K. [. Haugen
Levening
J. A. O. Preus
Minnesota
May Robson Delights Decorah Audiences in The Making Over Mrs Matt
May Robson captivated Decorah crowds with The Making Over of Mrs Matt at the Grand. Her subtle art moved from humor to pathos, supported by a keen company, promising a strong return. The lyceum program also features Mrs Booth in a notable lecture next Tuesday in February, with advance seats at Parman’s drug store.
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Parman
Two Fire Alarms in City Sunday and Friday
Friday morning about 9 30 a fire alarm came from the Fourth ward at Ole Tobia son home in the south part of the city. It proved a chimney fire with no danger and the chimney was cleaned out. The alarm cost the city about 850. Sunday night 10 15 oclock the fire bell rang again at Krome Lynne feed store on Washington street. A kerosene stove lit in the basement to keep frost out exploded and set a nearby barrel on fire. One fireman arrived early and with a few pails of water quenched the blaze. Damage will not exceed 12 or 15.
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Fourth Ward
Ole Tobiason
Krome & Lynne
Washington Street
National Week of Song Observed Across America
February 18 marks the National Week of Song to foster patriotism and keep Americans informed of patriotic music. In Decorah a meeting of one member from each local musical group will be held in the director's room of the Citizens Savings Bank tomorrow at 7 30 p m for observance preparations.
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America
Decorah
Citizens Savings Tank
Remarkable Change In A Winter Day
A strange winter day recorded at Ben Bear corner shows temperatures from 28 below at eight in the morning to 10 above by three in the afternoon, a 38 degree swing in nine hours. The brief snow flurry accompanied the rapid thaw, marking an unusually rapid change for the season.
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Ben Bear Corner
Many Small Fires Across Freeman Territory
A. W. Freeman reports an unusual number of small fires over his territory. Most fires start from defective chimneys or chimney tires and are linked to extensive coal use. The shift to soft coal is driven by limited anthracite supply and high prices.
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A. W. Freeman
Accident delays Milwaukee to Calmar bound Trains
Train No 1 did not arrive at Calmar until nearly noon last Thursday causing missing early eastern mail. The eastbound engine derailed near McGregor and required several hours to repair.
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Calmar
McGregor
The Decorah Markets Report Summary
Prices show strong activity though most grains move slowly. Wheat ranges 1.40 to 1.60, barley 0.95 to 1.00, oats 0.45 to 0.48. Corn is not listed. Hogs appear strongest in a long time with 10.00 to 11.50. Eggs 0.35 and creamery butter 0.32.
Luther College Opens New Parlor Gifted by Senior Class
Luther College unveiled a new parlor in the former Bank Library on January 26. The Senior Class funded and delivered the improved space, turning it over to the college with President Pres accepting the gift on behalf of the institution. The facility will provide better guest entertaining space for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Bank Library
Pres
A Warm Day Features Bees on Broadway
A mild Sunday followed a frigid night with temperatures reaching 52 above zero by early afternoon. The clear sun and unusually warm weather marked a rare winter rise, while a brick building on lower Broadway bore witness to a bustling swarm of bees enjoying the sun.
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Water Street
Lower Broadway
Ice Harvest Finished by Tavener Brothers
Tavener Bros report the ice season is complete with the best quality and proper thickness for handling. They estimate storing about 2,000 tons in their houses and for customers, ensuring no shortage next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavener Bros
Eight Fire Alarms Reported in December So Far
Since the first day of December there have been eight fire alarms turned in, most trifling. Only two were serious the Jewell and McMasters fires. Seven alarms came from residences and one from a business building the Krome & Lynne fire last Sunday night. It has been a long time since we have had as many alarms in two months time.
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Jewell
McMasters
Krome & Lynne
Church Directory Offers Weekly Services and Sermons
Congregational, Christian Science, and Methodist congregations list Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m for Congregational. Sunday school at noon and 6 30 p m. Topics include The Valley of Dry Bones and the Breath of the Four Winds and The Girdle of Truth and the Soldiers Shoes. Special music planned. Methodist notes The Secret of Character Building and When the Mask is Off with Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing. Mrs John G I to sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Plauster
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science, Society —Freeman
Lackland
Epworth
John G 1
District Court Calendar Sees Mostly Routine Matters
District Court will convene next Monday with Judge Hobson presiding. It will not be an extended term. probate matters total 59, three state cases remain, including the new bootlegger case Harry Thickpenny. There are 153 old cases, with numerous delays, and trials listed include Mickish vs Mickish, Hemesath & Remke vs Reiling, and others. One line notes a modular vacuum bottle and a pay-as-you-go prompt for staying home.
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District Court
Hobson
Harry Thickpenny
Mary Mickish
Albina Mickish
Hemesath & Remke
Nick Reiling
National Farmers Bank of Owatonna
R. J. McKernan
Michael E. Barth
E. J. Hook
Wm. Barth
Richards
Tweet
C. FP. Hiller, Sr
Austin Larson
T. H. Johnson
R. Ellis
John Anderson
Bertha Bender
Harry Hislop
W. C. Duffy
Lenore Hayward
City of
Obituary: Norma Owen of Madison Township Dies
Norma Owen daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Owen Madison township died Wednesday evening January 24 after a short pneumonia illness. Born January 4 1899 in Madison township she was a bright girl with a sunny disposition. She attended Decorah High School as a junior and made many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at Madison church with Rev Jordahl officiating. Burial followed in Madison cemetery.
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Norma Owen
Nels Owen
Madison Township
Decorah
Madison Church
Rev. Jordahl
Madison Cemetery
Candlemas Day Groundhog Folklore in February
Tomorrow February 2 marks Candlemas or groundhog day. The superstition says a woodchuck checks the sky. if cloudy he stays out, if a shadow appears he retreats for six more weeks of winter. Either way, the balance of winter is said to be passing.
Not Alone in Frozen Hydrants Suffering Wide Destruction
In Decorah and Pittsburgh alike communities face frozen hydrants amid cold weather. Pittsburgh fire crews had to thaw hydrants with hot water to fight a major blaze. Hydrants require constant maintenance to stay usable during extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Pittsburgh
Chicago Sunday Papers Advance Edition Details
The Sugar Bowl shores up a Sunday morning Chicago edition on the Sunday train to avoid spring road delays. It carries the same features as other Sunday issues and costs six cents. When roads improve service will resume normal Sunday noon deliveries.
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Sugar Bowl
Chicago
Nicholson Bill to Oil County Roads Likely Passes Senate
Des Moines Register notes favorable Senate action on Representative Nicholson's road bill. It proposes using automobile funds for oiling and for crowning grading draining and dragging of county roads, after unanimous House approval.
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Des Moines Register
Nicholson
House
Senate
February Holidays Highlight Lincoln Valentine and Washington
The month features four holidays or festivals. Lincoln's birthday falls on the 12th, St. Valentine's Day on the 14th mainly observed by younger people, Ash Wednesday on the 21st marking Lent, Washington's birthday on the 22nd, and the 25th Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent.
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Washington
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Flandreau
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T. T. Vick
H. P. Sponheim
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Northwood
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Toledo
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P. R. Harshbarger
Albert City
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A. Bieber
Fort Atkinson
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Miller of
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Janesville
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W. Hijelle and Son
Hjelle
John Hijelle
Monitor
Canada
Hammond Beard
EF. L
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Teber
Theodore Thompson
Montevideo
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Frank Sayre
Waterloo
St. Francis Hospital
M. J. Carter
Ossian
South
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The
Florida Grower
Florida
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Everglade State
Old Winneshirk
F. J. Figge
George Helgeson
J. J. Stenseth
Ole Thorsen
Tesper Township
Selmer Kjos
Viroqua
Virginia Soukup
Mt. St. Joseph Academy
M. E. Bones
J. A. Gregg
Ed. Ambli
Jean
Mason City
J. C. Quarberg
Colfax
Phil. Schildknecht
Milwaukee
E. R. Haines
8. Gunderson
Clarence Natvig
E. J. Curtin
Lester Lowery
Wells, Minn
Karen Brandt
John Brandt
Agnes Hoyt
Walter I Hoyt
Guy Newcomer
Newton
Real Estate Transactions
Symra
Maud Ballington Booth
Church Directory
the District Court
Father
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ruespAy Evenine
Decorah Lyceum
RS. Booth
Volunteer Prison League
Preident
Parman’s Drug Store
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Mr. Bauder
Peter Johnson & Sons
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