Personal notices from Faribault and beyond
A local column lists residents and visitors with relatives in Faribault. Names include Frank Rooney Ray Algyer Karen Brandt and many others visiting from Minneapolis St Paul Dubuque and Oshkosh. The piece also notes Mrs Maud Ballington Booth’s Grand Opera House lecture on prison reform and audience response.
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Frank Rooney
Faribault
Ray Algyer
Paulina
Karen Brandt
St. Paul
Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Maud Ballington Booth
Mrs. Booth
Luther College student shines at eastern division oratorical contest
At Mt. Pleasant last week the eastern division Town College Oratorical association contest saw Luther College represented by Edvin Tingelstad with Henry C. Talle, former president, as chaperone. First place went to Penn College, followed by Coe, Upper Town, and Town Wesleyan in that order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town College Oratorical Association
Mt. Pleasant
Luther College
Edvin Tingelstad
Henry C. Talle
Tingelstad
Penn College
Coe
Upper Town
Town Wesleyan
Lincoln retires as Standard Oil agent in February transfer
A. Lincoln retires as Standard Oil agent after years of service, selling the agency to J. P. Burns who will assume charge of the fenetone to fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lincoln
Standard Oil Company
J. P. Burns
Sinking of Maine and war outbreak remembered in New York letter
A columnist recounts being in New York during the Maine sinking and the outbreak of the European war. He notes public loyalty after the US-Germany relations break and describes harbor defenses, ship movements, and business activity, with reflections on civic spirit and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New York
Republican
New York City
Havana Harbor
Germany
Financial District
United States
Secret Service
New York Harbor
Adriatic
England
Thave Berin
Jin
Lad Ovca
T2nd Street
60Th Street
Hymeneal Unions At Lutheran Parsonages
On Wednesday evenings last week Bern hard W Olson and Edna May Tavener wed at United Lutheran parsonage in Decorah. Rev O Glesne performed the ceremony. Olson is son of Mr and Mrs Hans Olson and works at Winneshiek County State Bank. Tavener is daughter of Mrs J I Tavener. They will reside on East Broadway. On Thursday Leon Marlow and Nellie Ronglien were married at First Lutheran parsonage in Decorah, officiated by Rev I B Torrison. Marlow is son of Mr and Mrs C Marlow of Canoe township. Ronglien is daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Ronglien of Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Noon
Sumner
P. H. Schlatter
Hilder Egge
Dubuque
H. A. Sehremser
St. Paul
Will Hustvedt
Chicago
Jennie Edmunds
Minneapolis
Alma Aga
Ridgeway
Johnson
J. A. O. Preus
Putnam
Des Moines
A. Guilixson
Brycelin
Minn
C. L. Olson
Barton Warner
Madison
Sophie Larsen
Elkader
W. E. Haven
Nesheim
Waterloo
A. T. Vick
Mary Jane
Martin Rotto
Luther College
Farwell
Howard Cummings
Needles
Cal
H. A. Cummings
John K. Jackson
Tonia
Mich
Emil Juve
Oshkosh
Wis
Hattie Nelson
Hildegaarde Dahljeim
Charles City
Susie Allen
T. P. Logsdon
Valley City
N. Y
George Hislop
Ray Hislop
Houston
Texas
Hislop
Julian Holkesvik
Carson
N. D
Grant County
E. H. Shelley
Oregon
Storm
North McGregor
Wholesale Clothiers’ Association
United States
Decorah
Winneshiek County
United Lutheran Parsonage
Bernhard W. Olson
Edna May Tavener
O. Glesne
Olson
Miss Tavener
Hans Olson
Decoyah
Winneshiek County State Bank
J._I. Tavener
East Broadway
Leon Marlow
C. Marlow
Canoe Township
Nellie Ronglien
Nels Ronglien
I. B. Torrison
Bitter Cold Disrupts Rail Service Across Region
A record cold day hit Decorah and surrounding areas with sixteen degrees below zero and a gale from the northwest. The Decorah Milwaukee branch had no trains while mainline service halted northward. Snow plows fought the wind as cuts filled anew, and a Rock Island freight stalled at Nordness awaiting help. Fire alarms caused no incidents.
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Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Rock Island
Nordness
New Medical Firm Opens in Decorah
In Decorah a new firm, Stabo and Campbell, opens with senior partner Dr T Stabo who has practiced here for years and junior partner Dr M Campbell who arrived in Decorah within the last ten days. Their offices are in the Decorah State Bank building and Campbell will assist Dr Kessel at Decorah Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerupnican l
Drs
Old Iron Exports Through Decorah Stir Market
For a week, heavy streams of old iron moved to freight depots as junk dealers and eastern furnaces bid strong prices. Six carloads were shipped from Decorah to eastern furnaces, reflecting high demand and brisk trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
We thank friends for sympathy shown and for the many beautiful floral offerings at the death of our daughter and sister. Mr and Mrs Nels Owen am Nam.
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Nels Owen Am
A. C. Hagemeier Dead After Sudden St Paul Passing
A. C. Hagemeier died suddenly in St Paul on a morning trip. He was a veteran salesman for Woodmansee Co. and formerly Halladay Windmill Co. He lived in Decorah thirty years with his wife Nettie Cowan Hagemeier. Funeral at three in Decorah with interment in Phelps cemetery. survivors include two brothers and two sisters and other relatives from Burlington and Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Slocum
A. C. Hagemeier
Hagemeier
Halladay Windmill Co
Woodmansee Co
Masonic, Elk and
Knights of Pythias
Adolph C. Hagemeier
Germany
America
Nettie Cowan
Charles
Otto Hagemeier
Selwyn's Fair and Warmer lights Harris stage
Selwyn and Company will present the hit farce Fair and Warmer by Avery Hopwood for one night this season at the Harris Theatre. The New York run drew record crowds and money, surpassing Within the Law before Veiller’s melodrama set a city record. An ideal cast of farceurs will headline the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwyn & Company
Avery Hopwood
Harris Theatre
Law
Veiller
New York
Fire damages Walter Blakeman restaurant in Dubuque
Fire at the Arcade restaurant owned by W. J. Blakeman at Fourth and Clay streets caused several hundred dollars in interior damage. Firemen arrived to find the rear kitchen area ablaze and the flames spreading toward the front along the west wall.
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Dubuque
Quest of New Goods Takes Mott Family to New York Market
Mrs Hertha Mott and her son J W Mott of Cresco depart Tuesday evening for New York and other eastern markets to buy spring and summer goods for Mott & Cresco stores in Decorah and Cresco.
Week of storms cripples rail lines in midwest region
A week of heavy snow and blizzards halts trains across the midwest. Main line disruptions hit the Calmar to St Paul route, with service restored gradually by Friday and further stoppages Sunday. Passengers stranded include Sophie Larsen and Robin Quandahl returning from Minneapolis.
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Middle West
Milwaukee Road
Decorah
Calmar
St. Paul
Adams
North End
Austin
Twin Cities
Sophie Larsen
Robin Quandahl
Minneapolis
Decorah Santday
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Junction
Postville
Trustees Call for Bids on Road Dragging and Superintendent
The Trustees of Canoe township meet Saturday February 10 at 1 p m at Citizens Savings Bank Decorah to receive bids for road dragging and for superintendent of roads. Elder Jarviss, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canoe Township
Citizens Savings Bank
Decorah
Elder Jarviss
Sunday Services Across Churches Noted in Directory
The Congregational Methodist and Christian Science groups publish service times for Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Congregational-M notes a sabbath with no morning or evening service but Sunday school at noon. Methodist at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. includes Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. The Creed of Christ series continues with Mammon and Child as standards. a trio and soloist are listed. Prayer meetings are scheduled in two districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Society
Freeman
Methodist
Lackland
Epworth
Mammon
McMasters
West Side
Decorah Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers and Sets Plans
The Decorah Rod and Gun Club held its annual meeting at M. J. Soukup's store. Officers chosen include M. J. Soukup as president, R. H. Tracy as vice president, Vern Kennard as secretary, B. J. McKay as treasurer, and B. E. Bucknell as field captain. Prizes were awarded for bass and trout, with a new carp trophy announced. A banquet and speaker on game laws were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Rod and Gun Club
M. J. Soukup
R. H
Groundhog Day Tale Fails to Reveal Spring Hopes
The writer doubts the marmota monax ventured out on February 2, noting the woodchuck may have stayed hidden for safety and comfort. They refrain from predicting spring despite the tradition and weather curiosity.
Save the Girls Speaker to Address High School Tonight
James Walker author of Walker's Review of White Slavery speaks to parents and girls in the high school auditorium at eight explaining methods and traps that lure girls into bondage. Walker is a special investigator with the Federal Purity League of America and will treat the subject to emphasize constant watchfulness. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker
Walker
Federal Purity League of America
Rural routes hampered by Sunday storm delays
The Republican reports scant rural correspondence as roads remain hazardous after Sunday's storm. Carriers tried hard but could not complete trips, leaving routes partially unmet and service constrained.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sells Oil Agency
Ben Bear
Metropolis
Walter Blakeman
Church Directory
the Rod and Gun Club
HEXOM
John C. Hexom & Son
India
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