Purely Personal Visits Across Iowa Towns
A long list of residents and guests traveling between Cresco Decorah Story City Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas. Notables include J. C. Beard Bess Beard Robert Heuser and Florence Marsh visiting Cresco Decorah and Ames while Prof C L Olson and Rev Nels M Yivisaker are noted guests elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Beard
Cresco
Robert Heuser
Spillville
Decorah
L. T. Fosse
Ridgeway
C. L. Olson
Story City
A. J. Francisco
Bellevue
W. B. Ousley
P. Ronan
Dunque
P. Ode
Carl Meyer
John Howe
Snapp
Excelsior Springs
Florence Marsh
Ames
John Kneeskern
Castalia
Accidents on the ice reported across multiple incidents
A roundup notes numerous ice slips and injuries including Peter Johnson senior fracturing his collarbone, Deputy Clerk S. J. Moore spraining a hand, Evelyn Espeseth breaking an arm, W. S. Hayward injuring a wrist, Ruth Strand cutting a gash, Nels Bolson’s son scratched, Emery nosed broken, and a Canton skull fracture with death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Strand
Dahl
Nels Bolson
Glenwood Township
Calmar Youth Oscar Olson Dies in Council Bluffs Visit
Oscar H. Olson of Calmar died at his aunt's home in Council Bluffs where he had been visiting over a Sunday. He was a student at the University of Nebraska. His parents Mr and Mrs O H Olson arrived before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar H. Olson
Calmar
Council Bluffs
Young Olson
Nebraska University
0. H.olson
Y M C A Project Starts in Dubuque
George Schulze traveled to Dubuque last Friday to begin work on the new Y M C A building with Anton Zwack holding the contract for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schulze
Dubuque
Anton Zwack
Ole Aschem Dead in Sunday Night Passing
Ole Aschem died Sunday night at the home of Eldine Ellingson near Sattre where he was visiting. Born in 1841, he had been in poor health and was found dead Monday by Mr. Ellingson. He lived in Decorah with his son Nels and leaves two sons Oscar of Harvey North Dakota and Julius of Parsehall North Dakota, with a prior residence in the Sattre area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Aschem
Eldine Ellingson
Sattre
Mr. Aschem
Mr. Ellingson
Decorah
Nels
Oscar
Harvey
N. D
Julius
Parsehall
Painful accident at meat market injures Iver Ringdahl
Iver Ringdahl of the meat market, working with Henry Haas, was hooked on the back of the hand by a meat hook last Friday afternoon in the ice room. He was suspended briefly before Henry Haas Jr. freed him. A doctor dressed the wound and he will be idle for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Ringdahl
Henry Haas
Henry Haas, Jr
Rural School Book Adoption Moves Forward
The Board of Supervisors opened sessions on five year rural school book adoption as vendors pressed claims. Wheeler & Company readers replace Blodgett Ginn & Company texts. Hamilton arithmetics replace Wentworth Smith and Ginn. Newson & Company grammars chosen. Geography adoption remains undecided with one volume selected. observers deem chosen books to be of worthy character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Wheeler & Company
Ginn & Company
Hamilton
Wentworth & Smith
Ginn Books
Newson & Company
Decorah Residence Sales Reported in Recent Week
Two Decorah houses changed hands in the past week. John Elliott bought the Tobia son house north of the Milwaukee passenger depot for his daughter Mrs. B E Jewell, who will make it their home. E H McMasters purchased the E I Weiser home on West Main street and will reside there with his parents. renovations are planned and possession is immediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Tobiason
Milwaukee
John Elliott
B. E. Jewell
Jewell
E. I. Weiser
West Main Street
E. H. McMasters
West Union
Mr. McMasters
Anniversary Approaching for Decorah Merchant Ben Bear
The eighty year old Ben Bear begins his semi annual purchasing trip to eastern markets signaling his fortieth anniversary as a Decorah merchant. Friends know these trips are a staple of his business and this one will likely mirror many past journeys. The Recubican looks forward to sharing reflections on forty years of daily associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Decorah
Recubican
Possible Time Change on Decorah Branch Rumored
Rumors suggest Rock Island road may shift time on the Decorah branch with the afternoon train arriving before twelve and departing near 12 30. If true it would let Chicago papers arrive earlier and let conductors double routes from Cedar Rapids to be home on Sundays. notes uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Decorah
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Potash and Perlmutter at Olympic Theatre Impresses in Chicago
C. J. Weiser reports from Chicago on the Potash and Perlmutter company. He says the Olympic Theatre troupe is first class and matches the New York production, making Decorah fortunate to host them on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Weiser
Chicago
Olympic Theatre
Decorah
New York
Stone
Kitty Kelly
Will Not Report to Boston Braves for Now
Guy Gregg, Postville baseball player, purchased by the Boston Braves from Terre Haute last fall, will not report for spring training at present. His father’s death and his obligation to manage the family lumber business keep him from joining Boston now, though a later arrangement is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gregg
Postville
Boston Braves
Terre Haute
Gregg
Boston
Farmer breaks leg while aiding colt in stall
Gilbert Ellingson of Highlandville broke his leg last Saturday morning when a horse stepped on his leg while he tried to help a cast colt. He was tending the horses when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Ellingson
Highlandville
Hymeneal Notices From Miles City and Nearby Towns
In Miles City Montana on Thursday Jacob J Trzcinski and Miss Priscilla Rennick were united in marriage The groom is known locally as the oldest son of Mrs Charles Trzcinski He works in the land department of the Northern Pacific Ry The bride has been a teacher. Their Decorah friends will visit soon. Also on Wednesday at the First Lutheran church parsonage Andrew T Istad and Miss Bertha Woldt were married by Rev J B Torrison Both are Madison township residents. On January 26 Rev G S Lackland joined Lester I Nelson of Hesper and Miss Nellie E Arnold of Burr Oak in marriage The bride formerly worked at the Burr Oak telephone office Sever O Severson and Miss Lizzie L Blum of Pleasant township were married by Rev A F Cameron at the German Methodist parsonage They are well known and begin life together with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Montana
Jacob J. Trzcinski
Priscilla Rennick
Decorah
Charles Trzcinski
Land Department
Northern Pacific Ry
Trzcinski
First Lutheran Church
Andrew T. Istad
Bertha Woldt
J. B. Torrison
Madison Township
Lackland
Lester I. Nelson
Hesper
Nellie Ke, Arnold
Burr Oak
Nelson
Sever O. Severson
Lizzie L. Blum
Pleasant Township
A. F. Cameron
Will Build Auditorium in Glenwood
The Rev. A. Searvie's Glenwood congregation plans a 32 by 56 foot auditorium with a nine foot basement, kitchen, dining room and furnace. Main floor to be incorporated, height 12 feet, estimated cost $2,500. A community center for religious and social use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society of
A. Searvie
Glenwood
A Big Year for Decorah Cement Sidewalk Co.
Fred Carlson, proprietor of the Decorah Cement Sidewalk Company, reports a record year with 16,515 sq ft of walks, 38,540 sq ft of flooring, 27,981 cu ft of concrete walls, and 4,025 barrels of cement used. In Cresco, 20,800 sq ft paving and 2,151 ft of curbing added. Total business reached 21,175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carlson
Decorah Cement Sidewalk Company
Decorah
Cresco
Death summons Lincoln parents to North Yakima
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lincoln left for North Yakima Washington on Saturday after receiving a telegram about the death of their son-in-law Ernest Appy. Appy had pneumonia but died of heart failure. He is survived by two daughters Ernestine and Albertine living with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lincoln
North Yakima
Wash
Ernest Appy
Fletcher Lecture Impresses Despite Bad Weather at Luther College
The Fletcher Lecture drew a materially reduced crowd due to cold and midterm exams but was praised as one of the finest lyceum talks locally. Thomas Brooks Fletcher delivered a dramatic performance on Martyrdom of Fools, inspiring reflection on life choices with humor and gravitas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
Lyceum
Mr. Fletcher
Luther Loses to North Dakota Aggies 22 to 15
North Dakota Aggies defeat Luther College 22 to 15 in a stubborn contest. Luther led briefly at the start as Kjos scored on a foul, but the Aggies took and maintained the lead with stronger team play, 8 to 5 at half. In the second half Luther increased effort but fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Aggies
Luther College
Luther
Kjos
North Dakota
Weekly Weather Report Summary
The week saw mixed temperatures with warm early days and cold spells later. January average reached 15.3 degrees, 1.6 above normal, while February averaged 2 degrees, 15.6 below normal.
The Ice Prospect Thaws Famine Fears on River Ice
The river did not freeze over until Monday morning due to high water and swift current. Ice has thickened to about six inches and should improve with more cold weather, reducing famine fears if this pattern continues.
Doodle Bug Musical Brings New Show to Town
W F Gilbey advance agent for Frederic E Howe Co. booked local amateur actors for the musical comedy The Doodle Bug to run March 13 and 14. Gilbey praised the show as a better production than last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gilbey
Frederic E. Howe Co
Elks
St Patrick’s Day Dance by Decorah Owls
Decorah Owls lodge announces a St Patrick’s Day dance on March 17. Arrangements pending but the feathered group aims for a memorable occasion. A sale offers hats valued at $1 to $2 each for 50 cents to boost the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lodge of Owls
Linde Recovering After Appendicitis Operation
J. KE. Linde of Ridgeway has been a patient at Decorah hospital for a week following an appendicitis operation performed Thursday with Dr. Guthrie assisted by Dr. Hennessy of Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KE. Linde
Ridgeway
Decorah Hospital
Mr. Linde
Dr. Hennessy
Calmar
Guthrie
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Beard
A. E. Ellickson
Winona
W. F. Abbey
Buffalo
N. Y
Wren
C. Brown
Orleans Township
A. A. Lee
St. Louis
Merchant Tailors
Oscar Kirkeby
L. A. Heimark
Minneapolis
A. J. Hersey
Waukon
H. P. Nicholson, Jr
Ossian
Ed. Bakken
Center Hawk
Dak
E. H. Pryde
Nils Riste
C. J. Wangler
Hot Springs
Ark
Nels M. Yivisaker
Ole J. Linde
J. E. Linde
John ©. Linde
Aase Haugen
Martin Rossing
Bode
T. A. Rossing
Ilinois
Macoms
Peter Johnson
Peter Johnson & Sons
J. Moore
Court House
Evelyn Espeseth
Miss Emery
Dry Run
Jim Reardon
Theodore Narveson
Springwater
Ston
Woodward
Dubuque Y. M. C. A
Ole Aschem
Fletcher
Aggies
Weekly Weather Report
M. J. Soukup
FE. J. Parman
Meritol
Citizens Savings Bank
Iowa
BANK
Wilson
New York City
Triangle
Jordan
Canadian Northwest
Owen Moore
Frank Campeau
Fatty and the
Great White Way
Fatty Arbuckle
Fatty
Paramount-Lasky Pictures
Victor Moore
Paramount News Pictures
Keystone
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