Purely Personal notes from Decorah area visits
A long list of residents and visitors to Decorah and nearby towns includes Otto and Mrs Solberg on business in La Crosse, C E Johnson of Spillville in Decorah, G E Lomen of LeRoy visiting relatives, Rev C E Schmidt returning from South Dakota, and many others traveling to and from Decorah for business, visits, or medical appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Solberg
la Crosse
C. E. Johnson
Spillville
Decorah
G. E. Lomen
LeRoy
C. E. Schmidt
South Dakota
Mathilda Larsen
Ossian
Ingvoldstad Incorporation Forms Lumber Yard Company
The Ingvoldstad lumber yard converts from a partnership to a corporation with W B Ingvoldstad as president and managing director. Stockholders include Wm B Agnes Arthur Orlando and Walter Ingvoldstad with capitalization 50100. Arthur Ingvoldstad of Minneapolis vice president. Agnes Ingvoldstad secretary treasurer. March 1 1898 yard opened and trade has grown steadily.
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Repronican
Ingvoldstad Lumber Yard
Ingvoldstad
W. B. Ingvoldstad
Wm. B. Agnes
Arthur
Orlando
Walter Ingvoldstad
Arthur Ingvoldstad
Minneapolis
Agnes Ingvoldstad
The Ice Harvest Faces Setback From Warm Thursday
The ice harvest stalled last week as record warmth flooded the ice, halting cutting. Tavener Bros. chase a full supply for summer but lack a day and a half of stock. Two or three severe weather days are needed to resume cutting.
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Tavener Bros
Dahljelm
Sampson’s
Spillville
Sampson's
Failed Weather Forecast Misses Storm Prediction
The storm forecast by Foster failed to materialize on last Saturday. People awaited a severe storm from the weather prognosticator, but instead enjoyed one of the year's pleasant sunny days. The note reflects how prognosticators sometimes guess right and sometimes miss.
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Foster
Unusual Picture of Iowa College Grounds Shown in Decorah
A large scale depiction of the Iowa College grounds and buildings at Ames is displayed in Decorah at the Decorah Furniture Company's east window. The image is sent to towns statewide, often forwarded to graduates, and Dr. C. P. Wilson arranged for Decorah to showcase the state's agricultural education plant.
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Decorah Furniture Company
Iowa College
Ames
C. P. Wilson
Furniture Company
Decorah
Car Fire In Route From Decorah Ends In Loss
Prank Pilgrim’s five passenger Jeffrey car caught fire on the Decorah to Madison township route last Monday evening. Lacking nearby water, he could do little to stop the blaze. The insured vehicle through Eugene Rosenthal’s agency may be replaced this season. Cause cited as back fire.
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Decorah
Madison Township
Pilgrim
Jeffrey
Eugene Rosenthal
Luther College Wins Three Of Four On Northern Trip
Luther College basketball completed a three and one start on a northern road trip at Concordia Seminary St Paul. The Senators beat German Lutheran Seminary 60 12 and Concordia Seminary 37 21 while losing to St Olaf 22 15 and defeating Gustavus Adolphus 27 17.
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Luther College
Concordia Seminary
St. Paul
St. Olaf
Gustavus Adolphus
German Lutheran Seminary
Died of Pneumonia Burly Ditching Contractor
Jack Dalton, owner of the large ditching machine used on the sewer system, died last week in Chicago of pneumonia, according to a message received Monday.
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Jack Dalton
Chicago
Will of William H. Smith Leaves Sum for Decorah Hospital
The estate of William H. Smith, filed for probate in Decorah, allocates 2000 to eight relatives and 1500 to several others with life trusts for two relatives. After these bequests, the residue goes to Decorah Hospital. Executor E. J. Curtin to supervise as appraisers prepare an inventory this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Hospital
William H. Smith
Wallewang
E. W. Cutting
Russell Cemetery
Alba F. Smith
Horace S. Smith
Elmer A. Smith
Eugene L. Smith
James Webster
Thomas R
Decorah
West Decorah
Bluffton Township
Curtin
Ben Bear Returns from New York Trip With Spring Plans
Ben Bear arrived home from New York and reports unprecedented activity this year. He plans to inform customers soon about his spring purchases made during the trip. Mrs. Bear had been visiting daughters in Chicago and Springfield and returned with him.
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Ben Bear
New York
Mrs. Bear
Chicago
Springfield
Mr. Bear
Boys in Trouble Over Snowball Prank
Marshal Johnson arrested three youths at the school house after a snowballing act on Main street. They were not charged but summoned to the mayor who admonished them. They promised better behavior and were discharged. peers’ taunts were deemed sufficient punishment.
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Marshal Johnson
Main Street
Baseball to the Front at Luther College Opener
Base ball becomes the main topic for Decorah fans as Luther College plans a big season. The opening game against Wisconsin University is set for April 18, the first time Wisconsin has played here in several years.
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Decorah
Luther College
Wisconsin University
Wisconsin
Housewives head to Chicago for spring and summer goods
In the Chicago Market Mrs Mida Hegner and Miss Emma Nesheim left Sunday night for Chicago to purchase spring and summer merchandise for K I Haugen's store. They carry general lines and several commissions for Haugen's customers. Also advertisement notes a batch of letters remaining at Decorah post office and a note about Sunday Chicago papers and Sugar Bowl item.
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Mida Hegner
Emma Nesheim
Chicago
K. I. Haugen
General Lines
Mr. Haugen
Decorah
Stella Baumert
Albert Sargeson
Quarantine Notice Clarifies Disease Containment Rules
Decorah city officials remind physicians to report cases of cholera smallpox diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough within 24 hours under city ordinances. The mayor may quarantine premises and enforce separation disinfection and restricted access with penalties for violations.
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City of
Decorah
W. F. Baker
Bishop Quayle Praised as Distinctive Pulpit Speaker
The Decorah lecture features Bishop Quayle lauded by Ex-Senator Beveridge and Ex-Vice President Fairbanks. Beveridge calls him a remarkable pulpit mind whose varied learning enriches listeners. Fairbanks says he is among the day’s ablest and most entertaining orators. An advance sale for the February 2 lecture is strong.
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Bishop Quayle
Beveridge
Indiana
Fairbanks
Decorah
Lyceum
Shelly and Carl Tie Knot In Oregon IL Today
Mr E H Shelly and Miss Sue C Carl wed in Oregon Illinois today. Shelly moved to Decorah last fall as bookkeeper for The Adams Seed Co and is described as a gentleman of excellent qualities. The couple will move to Decorah next Thursday to take an apartment in the Hughes house for the summer.
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Oregon, IL
E. H. Shelly
Sue C. Carl
Shelly
Decorah
Adams Seed Co
Hughes
Recovery underway for Winneshiek Bank cashier Ringoen
Decorah friends report Ringoen, cashier of the Winneshiek County Bank at Ridgeway, is gradually improving after a recent operation. He has returned home to Ridgeway and has been able to visit the bank for short periods since.
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Decorah Friends
Ringoen
Winneshiek County
Ridgeway
Robins Reportings Of Robings In East Broad Way Yard
Two unnamed men report sighting two robberies in a tree in a yard on East Broad Way last Sunday. The observers are not Ananias Club members and have no related inclination. verification is awaited before judgment.
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Ananias Club
East Broadway
Potash & Perlmutter Set for One Night at Grand Opera House
The Potash and Perlmutter comedy returns to town for a single engagement on Friday February 25 at the Grand Opera House. Harry First and Phil White lead a capable company with Maurice Barrett Harry Hanlon and a strong supporting cast. Plentiful seats remain. secure them at once.
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Potash & Perlmutter
Grand Opera House
Woods
Harry First
Phil, White
Abe Potash
Morris Perlmutter
Montague Glass
Maurice Barrett
Harry Hanlon
Helen Salinger
Jane Fearnley
Mildred Davis
Harriett Gustin
Maud LeRoy
Fire Doused at Leonard Café on East Water Street
A small fire broke out in a kitchen cabinet of the Leonard Café early yesterday. Firemen found the blaze originated from spontaneous combustion and caused minor damage. The first alarm was weak due to a misaligned bell hammer corrected after a second attempt.
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Leonard Café
East Water Street
Rima
Church Notes Promotes Sabbath Sermons and Equal Suffrage Talk
Congregation plans next Sabbath morning sermon Patience and Her Work and evening discussion Woman Suffrage or the Case for Equal Suffrage. Chorus and quartette perform. Services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with special music by Mme Ohlson Solem and chorus. Strangers warmly welcomed.
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Uniit
Mme, Ohlson- Solem
Edna Haug Returns from Ossian After Fall
Miss Edna Haug injured her arm in a fall on a slippery pavement and returned from Ossian last Friday. Doctors said ligaments in her wrist were torn and her arm will be carried in a sling during recovery.
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Edna Haug
Ossian
Decorah Girls Triumph in Lime Springs Victory
Decorah high school girls basketball team traveled to Lime Springs on Saturday and defeated the local girls team 15 to 7, extending their winning streak and credit.
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Decorah
Lime Springs
Man Offers Stock Condition Powder in Indiana County Sale
A man over 30 advertises a stock condition powder sale in Winne-shiek County. He lists a salary of $70 per month and an Indianapolis address at Industrial Building. The notice appears as a classified sale item with limited readable details.
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Winneshiek County
Indianapolis
Indiana
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Metropolitan Opera
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