Decorah Local Notices Chronicle Mutual Travel and Visits
H A Schremser visited Independence. Mrs Ned Vance visited Ossian. Prof C K Preus left for St Paul on business. Miss Mary Lee went to Minneapolis to visit sisters. S E Brickner and family came from Calmar. Dr A C Woodward went to Chicago on business. O A P Haugen of Canoe went to Minneapolis on business. J G McCallum and Edith visited McGregor. George Armstrong plans Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle trip. Many residents traveled to visit relatives or attend events in nearby towns. Community members attended deaths, funerals, and family gatherings in Decorah and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Schremser
Independence
Ned Vance
Ossian
C. K. Preus
St. Paul
Mary Lee
Minneapolis
S. E. Brickner
Calmar
A. C. Woodward
Chicago
O. A. P. Haugen
Canoe
J. Severtsgaard
Ridgeway
C. J. Pagin
Washington Prairie
Decorah
L. S. Reque
G. Bothne
C. O. Maltby
Waukon
Florida
Alberta Haugen
Anna Handley
Lansing
J. C. Handley
Geo. Armstrong
Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
B. Nelson
C. Tollefson
Elgin
K. Seehaus
Clara Hammerstad
Stub
H. Busness
Johanna
Clara
Cresco
May Busness
Josie Haugen
Cresto
K. Thompson
H. P. Nicholson
Agnes Lee
Gertrude Christenson
Roy McMullen
New Hampton
R. H. Bucknell
Sterling
N. D
C. H. Quenrnd
Theo, Olson
Clarence Natvick
Saude
Frank Dunbar
Baby
Bonair
Martin Peterson
Highlandville
Mike Mikesh
Fort Atkinson
J. H. Duncan
Colborne
Ontario
Ray Schrempf
Cedar Rapids
N. H. Adams
S. Ringoen
Roy Coffeen
Mason City
Ed. Bear
Edward
Minnie Johnson
Wm. Schrubbe
R. G. Price
Dale
Luthl Oval
Alta
Lulu Holland
Waterloo
A. G. Grover
R. A. Engbrets
H. E. Miller
Catherine
Storm Lake
J. A. Miller
C. Rosendahl
Olga
Lyle, Minn
Ener Naesser
T. Meyer
C. Attletweed
Springfield
Beach
Altha Daubney
Miss Rinker
Webster City
James Gregg
Postville
Lizzie Ricks
Hochaus
Marion Price
Frank Freie
Herb Ward
Frank Sullivan
Vernon Manning
Harold Cox
H. Sheeley
Burr Oak
D. W. Flannigan
Waverly
Minn
Linn
T. A. Jayne
Des Moines
Jayne
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dan Dunkelberger
Pilot
Mound
Albert Blount
Central City
E. R. Blount
O. H. Gullickson
A. Espeseth
Martha Espeseth
Andrew Haugen
FE. Kammer
Dover
Grace Conaughty
Utica
Dr. P. M. Jewell Undergoes Morning Surgery
Telegram from Rochester Minnesota reports Dr. P. M. Jewell operated on that morning with favorable signs. A later letter from Dr. M. D. Jewell notes a smooth recovery from anesthesia, some pain expected, and no dangerous symptoms. The illness is thought to be gall stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
P. M. Jewell
M. D. Jewell
Wangler Bros Open New Decorah Store Near Banks
For the first time in fifty six years a drug store is not in the Winneshiek County building east of the state bank as Wangler Bros relocate west of the National Bank of Decorah. N R Groff Son have stocked the new premises all week with fixtures in place and goods arriving by carload. The formal opening is set for Saturday March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County State Bank
Wangler Bros
National Bank of Decorah
Messrs. Wangler
N. R. Groff & Son
Expert Shot to Exhibit at Decorah March 13
Decorah Rod and Gun Club brings Rush Razee an expert shot from Remington Arms to Decorah for a free exhibition on the hitching ground. Razee a premier marksman will display shotgun and revolver tricks to the public with no charge for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Luther College Concert Band Delivers First Public 1913 Show
Luther College band made its first public appearance of 1913, performing for a basketball game crowd. Prof Sperati led fifty six musicians. the full instrumentation promises a stronger orchestra than the 1911 coast tour, with spring concert series anticipated with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Sperati
Electric line crew finishes work at this end
Wm Robbins and his line builders have finished the work at this end of the electric line and left on Tuesday for Cresco where they have a couple of weeks' work. The lone power company expects to supply Cresco with electricity before March 15 unless some new ideas arise. They expected to be able to do this by the 1st but were held up by the non arrival of cross arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olina
Clara
Nettie Bakken
L. L. Nair
Ridgeway
H. H. Green
Florida
Clinton
F. W. Furness
Rooney
Superior
Wis
Ed. Mack
Mary Hilliman
Julia Barth
Lewiston
Montana
A. A. Seeley
Burr Oak
South
Towa
Wm. Robbins
Cresco
An Ower Company
Ist
Cross Arms
Pythian Golden Celebration Honors Knights of Pythias
Decorah lodge celebrated the Knights of Pythias golden jubilee last evening at their rooms above Parman's drug store. After exercises a fine banquet was served and well received. An announcement follows from W J Schlatter regarding the harness shop of the late J P Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Decorah
Parman
J P. Johnson
W. J. Schlatter
Decorah Scout Movement Boosted by Banquet and Gym Plans
Nearly two hundred gathered at Decorah Institute for a Scout and gymnasium launch. Mayor Green and Rev Lackland led speeches praising the project while 65 signaled intent to join. Scouts aged 12 to 18 to meet Saturday. gym open 4–6 pm for Scouts and 7–10 pm for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Institute
Lackland
Decorah
Wn. McVettie
Methodist Church
Green
Iowa
Rev Lackland
Middle West
Rev. Lackland
Prof
Gammertsfelter
Notice to Creditors on Johnson Estate Settlement
Notice to creditors that the business of the late H. P. Johnson has been sold and all indebted parties must settle with A. R. Johnson at 72 Decorah State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Johnson
A. R. Johnson
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek County State Bank to Build Imposing Modern Doric Structure
A pen and ink rendering in the bank window shows the new Winneshiek County State Bank building to rise taller and more imposing than expected. Bedford stone facade, central doorway, four large columns with Ionic capitals, pediment, and secure iron lattice windows promise a state’s finest bank when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County State Bank
No Hog Cholera Reported in County Areas
The Berverican notes a month of cease fire against hog cholera. Veterinarians and farmers doubt a genuine cholera case in the county and suggest worms as the real cause. Dogs exposed to the area did not contract the disease, while worm-treated hogs recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berverican
The Star Theater Shows Strong Week At Grand
The Star Theater at the Grand repeats its favorable run with nearly full houses all week. The wide curtain provides an unobstructed view and the vaudeville, led by Hayes and Hatton, is above average with pleasing acting and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
the Grand
Hayes and Hatton
Washington's Birthday Post Office Hours Notice
Washington's Birthday holiday prompts Decorah post office hours set for February 224 from 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. There will be one city delivery in the morning and rural routes will not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Decorah
The Warmest Day in February Across the West
Last Tuesday marked the warmest day of the year with a 58 degree reading at 3 p.m. unusual for February in this region. The warm spell spread nationwide with Oklahoma reporting only eighteen degrees warmer than the previous record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
The Men's Supper Planned at Congregational Church
The committee for the men supper at the Congregational church arranges a musical program for tomorrow evening during the supper hour. Mrs. Robert Vickery presides at the organ, Mrs. H E Miller and Eugene Schall play piano, with a male quartet and a colonial costume mixed quartet performing. Supper starts at 5:30 with seating for two hundred at each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Robert Vickery
H. E. Miller
Eugene Schall
Adv
False death reports corrected in Decorah and county
The Repub I ICAN notes two recent misreports of deaths in Decorah and county. Caroline Peterson of Waukon and Mrs O W Emery were said to be dead but later proved false. The paper apologizes for the errors and clarifies they acted on unconfirmed information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Caroline Peterson
Waukon
O. W. Emery
Emery
Prize Rhode Island Red Rooster Wins Centralia Show
Martin Christopherson received a Rhode Island Red rooster from Centralia Illinois that won first prize blue ribbon at the Centralia show. The bird, purchased about a month ago, is described as handsome and likely to impress other breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christopherson
Rhode Island
Centralia
Illinois
Connor's New Garage Plans Erect East of Commercial Hotel
Plans shown this week reveal a large roomy garage by T. F. Connor to be built on lots east of the Commercial hotel. Construction to begin when frost permits, featuring the latest conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Connor
Frost
Rockwell Minstrels Impress Poorly at Grand
A mediocre show drew a very good crowd last Friday at the Grand. The entertainment was ordinary with no notable merit aside from the orchestra a juggler and a roller skater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Attorney at Law W. M. Strand Practices in All Courts
W M Strand attorney at law operates in all courts with office in the E P Johnson building, offering legal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Johnson Building
Optician Promotes Eight Years of Experienced Glass Fitting
The author presents themselves as an optician who has tested eyes and fitted glasses for eight years, claiming modern practice, moderate charges, and avoidance of guesswork. They offer references from respected community members to attest to the quality of their optical service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corah
A. K. Batley & Son
Nellie Miller
J. Stringer
R. K. Ulen
Belle
K. Olson
Samuel Arnold
Geo. Hochous
Monona
Warren Hoyt
Hoyt
J. W. Cool
N. Sheley
Bluffton
Vern Stringer
James Stringer
D. E. Reed
Fred
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne
Dr. Jewell
BOY Scout Movement
The
Washington's
Connor
Columbia Ignition
Peter Johnson & Sons
W. M. Strand
Wangler Bros. Druggists
Skinner
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!