Personal Notes From Decorah and Nearby Towns
Purely personal items list visitors and travels across Decorah, Cresco, Ridgeway, and surrounding areas. Mentions include Prof. C. K. Preus in Albert Lea, Dr. Laur Larsen ill, Mrs. Wilson recovering after surgery, and numerous people visiting relatives in Minneapolis, Chicago, La Crosse, and other locales. Includes a note on a robin sighting and several residents moving or preparing visits and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Shipman
Brooksville
Ont
Frances Hosford
Castalia
Laur. Larsen
Luther College
Marie Stevenson
la Crosse
W. H. Klemme
Ridgeway
Decorah
T. F. Auchmoody
Rena Lambert
Luana
H. Campbell
Carrie McIntosh
Lime Springs
Otto Solberg
Chicago
LaCrosse
B. G. Guttormson
Highland Township
E. T. Wilcox
Walter Ingvoldstad
Minneapolis
J. J. Running
Hannah Running
Springfield Township
Emma Pederson
Letta Fijelstul
Mabel Hopperstad
Agnes Ingvoldson
Spring Valley
Wis
J. M. Phillips
Calmar Township
Hayfield
Minn
Fred Carlson
John Hillestvedt
Victor Dahlsad
Ed. Dresselhaus
Wabassa
Dresselhaus
Locust
C. Otterson
West Salem
Harry van Dyke
Williamsburg
Iowa
A. W. Dorn
Cresco
Marie Naeseth
Helena
Montana
Belle McGurk
L. H. Flemming
New Hampton
Winning Added Laurels For Wrisley Brown In Metcalf Case
Wrisley Brown son of Mrs. Bessie Wolding Brown has earned praise for his role as assistant in the Department of Justice in Washington. He helped prosecute Edward P. Metcalf, president of the Atlantic National Bank of Providence Rhode Island, and Henry DeKay, receiver of the Mexican National Packing Co. The charge involved misapplication of funds used to finance the Mexican National Packing Co. Metcalf and DeKay were convicted. John DeKay is abroad in England. Brown led the DOJ effort amid top defense lawyers. Convicted men likely face about ten years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrisley Brown
Bessie Wolding-Brown
Republican
Department of Justice
Washington
Brown
Edward P. Metcalf
Atlantic National Bank of Providence
R. L
Henry DeKay
Mexican National Packing Company
Metcalf
Mexican National Packing Co
Henry
John DeKay
England
U. S
Hospital Benefit Concert March 10 by Luther College Band
Prof. Carlo A Sperati announces a benefit concert by the Luther College Concert Band for Decorah hospital. The event will be held on Wednesday evening March 1th with a program of selections new to local audiences. The band aims for a capacity crowd and emphasizes generous support for the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo A. Sperati
Luther College
Decorah Hospital
Walk Home After Cutter Capsizes Near Decorah
County Superintendent Miller and Superintendent Alderman of Marion faced a dangerous delay when a cutter axle broke near Hesper nine miles from Decorah. With no help available they walked back holding the horse, arriving around four o'clock Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Alderman
Marion
Hesper
Decorah
Decorah Girl Is Promoted At Northwestern Bank
In Minneapolis a new vice president at Northwestern National Bank began cutting expenses, putting all employees on edge. Weldon received a letter from his daughter Madeline, a bank stenographer, stating she had been chosen as the vice president’s private stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northwestern National Bank
Weldon
Madeline
New Flag Replaces Damaged Court House Banner
A storm damaged the flag over the courthouse last fall and winter, leaving the stars and stripes barely recognizable. A new flag has been received and will be raised once weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cadwell Hospital Visit For Minor Operation
L. L. Cadwell was taken to the hospital on Tuesday for a slight operation. Dr. Swezey says the condition is not serious. This news will be welcomed by Cadwell's many friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cadwell
A Chapter of Icy Sidewalk Accidents Impacts Local Residents
An icy stretch in Decorah caused multiple injuries among residents including L B Whit ney National Bank president who broke an ankle, H C HjERleid who slipped and damaged eyeglasses, W F Baker who fell into running water, and Mrs W T Symonds with a double ankle to knee fracture. Capt T A Rossing fractured ribs, J L Van Horn suffered three left rib fractures after slipping on ice while cutting timber. Mrs Symonds faces weeks of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Whitney
The
National Bank
H. C. Hjerleid
W. F. Baker
L. L. Cadwell
W. R. Toye
T. A. Rossing
Fifth Ward
W. T. Symonds
J. L. van Horn
Walnut Creek
Decorah
Thomas
Mott & Co. Heads East for Spring Buying Tour
Mrs. Bertha Mott and her son Walter depart Saturday for Chicago, Philadelphia and New York markets on a spring buying trip for Mott & Co. stores in Decorah and Cresco. The party includes Miss Dontie Mott and will visit Cleveland to examine Wooltex garments and meet Roy Mott and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Mott
Walter
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Mott & Co
Decorah
Cresco
Mott
Cleveland
Roy Mott
Dontie Mott
Narrowly Averted Runaway In Washington Street An Alley Incident
A spirited young mare, driven by two men in a cutter, nearly caused a serious runaway last Sunday near noon on Washington Street behind the National Hotel. The mare twisted, the cutter toppled, but the horse and both men escaped injury as they crawled free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
National Hotel
The Perils of War Reach a Streator Family
Harry Komornik of Streator Illinois reports being busy and prosperous but anxious about his Austro Hungarian family. His mother’s letter details harrowing suffering as Russians burn property. His father is unaccounted for while the mother stays in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Komornik
Streator
Austria
Hungary
Harry
Reardon Sells First Ward Home to Marlow
James Reardon sold his residence in the first ward to James Marlow in a deal closed last week. The amount paid was not named. Reardon’s stated intentions remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reardon
James Marlow
Reardon
Spelling Contest Set for Winneshiek County Friday Night
Public school pupils across Winneshiek county prepare for the third annual county spelling contest to be held Friday evening at the Decorah Grand Opera house. ten prizes range from 1.00 to 5.00 with diplomas and certificates for top spellers. Township contests run Feb 12 to select two district winners who advance to the county event with city entrants. Admission to the county contest is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Decorah Grand Opera House
Hunt
Miller
Weather contrasts in a winter scene
Since Saturday the area enjoys mild winter days with cold comfort. A year ago the Upper Town river thaw released flood damage that washed away bridge false work for Tavener bridge. Now, after a thaw and freeze, sleighing is at its best in many years as roads harden into good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerussican
Upper Town
Tavener
Buying Spring Goods in Chicago for K J Haugen
Mrs Mida Hegner travels to Chicago this week to buy spring goods for K J Haugen’s Big Daylight store. Her market trips draw keen patron interest as her selections emphasize beauty quality and proper proportion, with special commissions from friends boosting the store’s popular showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mida Hegner
Chiggao
K. J. Hangen
Richardson Transferred to Mason City Standard Oil Post
KE EE Richardson, representing the Standard Oil Co, has been moved to Mason City and is already in charge of his new field. He will stay in Decorah until at least April first. Mr and Mrs Richardson made many friends here who regret their departure. J F Conley, formerly Standard Oil agent at Calmar, is appointed to fill the vacancy in this territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke, EE. Richardson
Standard Oil Co
Mason City
Decorah
Richardson
J. F. Conley
Standard
Calmar
Remedy sale notice for Barker’s remedy vendors
For sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbertson Ady. The notice promotes Barker's Remedy with a claim it will alleviate trouble in minutes. A brief advertisement-like item from a historical newspaper segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
City Election Preview Indicates March 29 Ballot Set
The biennial city elections are slated for Monday March 29 six weeks away with little campaign activity so far. Mayor W F Baker is expected to seek another term amid unspecified opposition and several aldermen may run again with possible challenges to some. The article notes limited early excitement and potential late developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker
A Curious Find in Lumber Car Surfaces Checks
On Monday 6. F. Baker received a lumber load from Shreveport Louisiana. Hidden between two boards were three bank checks and a bank draft. Two papers were payable to B. F. Moore of Shreveport. The draft was endorsed to the local bank. The papers likely resulted from a robbery and were returned to Moore with an explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Baker
Shreveport
B. F. Moore
Baker
Moore
Feared German Airships Spurred Prof Bothne's Return
Prof Gisle Bothne of the University of Minnesota Scandinavian studies returned from a nine months research stint in Christiania Norway. He sailed home on the steamship Oscar II after news of the German raid on Scarborough reached Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisle Bothne
University of Minnesota
Christiania
Norway
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Prof. Bothne
Scarborough
England
North Atlantic
A Dry Moon Presents An Unusual Moon Phase
The writer notes a rare lunar event where this month’s moon will not reach full due to the old moon cycle. It begins at the last quarter, with a new moon on the 13th and first quarter on the 21st, totaling 28 days and preventing a full moon this month. In 1920 observers may witness two full moons in one month.
Library gets $800 gift from Ladies Professorship group
Mrs. E. M. Carter reports that the Ladies Professorship association of U. TU has donated $800 to the university library for book purchases. The gift supports the English chair and lecture course. Winneshiek county members of the association may find the news of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Carter
Fayette
Ladies’ Professorship Association of
U. TU
Winneshiek County
Decorah Girls Beat New Hampton 15 to 8 in Meet
Decorah high school girls defeated New Hampton 15 to 8 at New Hampton last Friday evening. The Decorah boys were heavily defeated by New Hampton with a score of 57 to LS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
New Hampton
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C. K. Preus
Albert Lea
F. Mattison
St. Paul
Emma Jewell
A. C. Boylan
Waucoma
Jennie Edmunds
Carrie Hauber
Nellie Rastetter
Hilda
Jessie Hunstad
Lansing
Andrew Erickson
Burr Oak Township
Anderson Brothers
H. M. Seeckatz
Wadena, Minn
Mr. Seekatz
John Seekatz
Otto Drexel
Steuben
KR. F. Gibson
C. M. Wilson
George
Milwaukee
Gregg
Dawson, Minn
W. BR. Smith
Wausau
C. V. Manning
Sampson Clark
Burr Oak
Floyd
Hans Rygg
Florenceville
A. Ames
Dollie
E. G. Steensland
Mabel
J. J. Soukup
J. J. Huber
Spillville
M. W. Norton
Tyler
John Brunner
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Ward
Fred Smith
Elmer Gibbs
Ward
Robt. Thomson
Florida
A. Schipple
Mary Hilliman
Mankato
Jacob Larsen
Fergus Falls
Karen Larsen
Sioux Falls
Laura Lar
Sen
Harry Graceman
Decorah Girl
U. S. Library
Citizens Savings Bank
Meritol
A. Reed
John C. Hexom & Son
Mabel Taliaferro
Grorje Kleine
AD Esterbook
Geo. M. Cohan
Sam H. Harris
Ellen B. Larsen
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