Decorah Personal News Notes From Tuesday
A long list of residents and visitors are recorded with movements in Decorah and surrounding towns. Names include Peter Losen Ossian Jos. Mikesh Emil Rosenthal Hilda Storla and many others traveling to Estherville Milwaukee Minneapolis Des Moines and Chicago areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Losen
Locust
Decorah
Jos. Mikesh
Ossian
Emil Rosenthal
Estherville
Calmar
Dell James
Milwaukee
Laura
Thora Lomen
O. L. Wennes
Highland Township
Rev
K. A. Kasberg
Minneapolis
Frank Helwig
Obituary for Mrs. Joseph Hutchinson of Decorah
Decorah residents learn of Ellen Behen Hutchinson 1833 1833 born in Kilrush Ireland married 1856 in Blairsville to Joseph Hutchinson. The couple lived in Decorah nearly 32 years then Sioux City from 1888. Ten children survive including Wm R E J Nellie F D Mary C J and Harry. Funeral held at St Benedicts Decorah with interment Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Joseph Hutchinson
Twenty-first Street
Sioux City
Blairsville
Elgin
Ill
Wm. R
E. J
Nellie Hutchinson
F. D. Hutchinson
Cedar Rapids
Mary McRaith
Town City
C. J. Hutchinson
Des Moines
Harry Hutchinson
St. Paul
Hutchinson
William
Chas
Edw
St. Benedict's Church
Mr. Hutchinson
Frank Hutchinson
Abbie
Nellie McRaith
Towa City
Leo Hutchinson
Towa
Lucy Gahan
J. W. Clancy
Minneapolis
J. W. Conklin
Madison
Wis
Hon H C Manning Dies in Salt Lake City
A letter from B W Blackmarr Salt Lake City to L B Whitney reports Hon H C Manning died January 1 at his Salt Lake City home. Supposed cause is paralysis stroke from months ago. Manning, son of Alpha and Levina Manning, was a Winneshiek county supervisor in the 1860s 70s and served one term in the Town legislature before moving to Utah in the early eighties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Blackmarr
Salt Lake City
L. B. Whitney
H. C. Manning
Manning
Burr Oak Township
Alpha
Levina Manning
Winneshiek County
Utah
Public Library Flourishes Decorah annual report filed
The Decorah public library filed its first annual report for the year ending December 31. Receipts 564.14 expenditures 416.23 including a one half mill tax levy of 247. New books purchased 116 and 119 donated. Total books 1983. Borrower cards 455 375 issued this year. Average daily circulation 2214 with a peak day of ninety. Seventeen newspapers and periodicals received regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Dale Joins Miller Wagon Company at Calmar
On Monday last L H Dale became associated with the Miller Wagon Company at Calmar serving as traveling representative and home office aide. He brings years on the road and deep knowledge of the trade he will call on, promising to be a valuable asset for the firm. His son Herman Dale remains with Scandia Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allen
Valley Springs
T. P. Logsdon
Helen Kipp
Florence Welch
Ossian
Decorah
Anna Dale
Cresco
Mabel Ammer
Glendive
Mont
Clara Rollins
Glencoe
Minn
St. Paul
Jule Korsrud
Elizabeth Byrnes
Aassie Schrubbe
Janesville
Wis
H. M. Hanson
Frank Bailey
Minneapolis
F. Z. Rosenthal
C. P. Dahl
Mabel
Ole Burreson
S. Oxley
M. B. Williams
Fairbury
Neb
John K. Jackson
Detroit
Ionia
Mich
Clara Hoyt
Guthrie
Okla
Warren Hoyt
Olaf Malmin
Galesville
Pearl Wollan
Glenwood
A. M. Revelstad
D. H. Clyman
Hopkinton
C. F. Rows
Belle Aire
Highlandville
J. B. McCloud
Henry Wernett
Maver
P. C. Rooney
McConnell and Nolan
Superior
House of Representatives
St. Catherine's School
Davenport
Margaret, Simonson
Douglas
Arizona
Marjorie Barfoot
Herman FE. Baalson
Silvana
Wash
Baalson
Luther College
J Amanda Attletweed
Dale
Miller Wagon Company
Calmar
Herman Dale
Scandia Life Insurance Company
Margaret Beard Cutler Dead in Indiana
Mrs. Margaret Beard Cutler an early Frankville township resident and aunt of Edn and J. C. Beard of Decorah died December 29 1916 in South Bend Indiana. Born January 22 1832 in Yellow Springs Ohio she was one of nine children and married James Blair Cutler on her 20th birthday. The Cutler family lived in Decorah Orchard Osage and finally South Bend with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Margaret Beard Cutler
Frankville
Edn
J. C. Beard
Decorah
Yellow Springs
Ohio
South Bend
Indiana
Benjamin
Mary Beard
James Beard
Two Rivers
California
Iowa
James Blair Cutler
Canoe Creek
Leonard C. Cutler
Charles Cutler
Park Rapids
Minn
Mary E. Cutler
F. A. Stevenson
Ind
Cutler
Orchard
Injured in Runaway Causes Narrow Escape for Claus Espeseth
Claus Espeseth, a teaming business owner, escaped death when his runaway horse team jolted him from a buggy on Winnebago Street. He struck his head on the sidewalk, was unconscious for over an hour, and required Dr. Hexom’s care. No severe broken bones were found, only glass globes shattered and the buggy wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Espeseth
Winnebago Street
Water Street
Morrison's
Espesetho
Fire Damages Banker’s Home Shrugged Off by Prompt Response
A fire at banker R. Algyer’s home last Friday afternoon was ended quickly by hand grenades and a rapid fire department response. Sparks from a burning chimney set shingles on fire but the blaze remained confined to the roof and attic with water damage limited to the second floor. Estimated loss ranges from 500 to 600 dollars, a moderate sum given the property’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Algyer
A Fine Improvement in Haas Meat Market Cooling
Henry Haas plans to install a modern cooling machine powered by an eight horse motor with ammonia to reach temperatures down to freezing. The new system will replace ice, keep the meat room dry and sanitary, and reduce handling trouble. It is a costly investment expected to pay off in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haas
Mr. Haas
Decorah High to Open Basketball Season vs New Hampton
Decorah high school starts its basketball season Friday January 19 at home against New Hampton after practicing several weeks. In a recent game Valder college defeated Hesper high school 14 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
New Hampton
Decorah
Valder College
Hesper High School
Valder Boys
Twin Beds thrills Decorah crowd at Grand Opera House
A one night engagement of Twin Beds opens at the Grand Opera House in Decorah under A. S. Stern. The London and Australian success follows a social comedy about couples and maids with lively misadventures and sharp humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Field
Margaret Mayo
Grand Opera House
A. S. Stern
London
Australia
Paris
Berlin
Petrograd
Rome
Madrid
South America
South Africa
Japan
Signora Monti
Metropolitan Opera House
Signor
Harry Hawkins
Blanche
Norah
Nearly Lost a Mule on Ice Harvest Rescue
Warm spring weather had the Taveners pushing an ice harvest when James Burns’ mule broke through into nine feet of water. The other mule remained ashore. Prompt chain rescue saved the submerged animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burns
Appointed Ticket Clerk at Milwaukee Station
Stratton Miller son of Mr and Mrs R I Miller is named ticket clerk at the Milwaukee passenger station to fill the vacancy created by E J Ambli s promotion If heredity matters Stratton should do well as his father was a highly efficient I M division clerk for the Milwaukee road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton Miller
R. I. Miller
Milwaukee
E. J. Ambli
Stratton
Milwaukee Road
His Best Year Reported by John Young in Hesper Township
John Young of Hesper Township reports a notably good year in livestock sales. He says the herd of Poland China pigs performed exceptionally well, marking the best sales period in many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Hesper Township
Engagement Announced for Juliet Rody and Fred Jewell
Mrs. A. I. Rody announces the engagement of her daughter Juliet to Fred Jewell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jewell.
Advertised letters remaining at Decorah post office
Last Monday the Decorah post office listed letters awaiting pickup including Mrs. Oleana Anderson Mrs. Gunderson Miss Mabel Chambers Mr. George Bailey F M Casse Mr. Jeffrie Major Ed Mertes Mr. Frank Regan Mr. Harvey Warren Miss Gretta Oddrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Oleana Anderson
Gunderson
Mabel Chambers
George Bailey
F. M. Casse
Jeffrie Major
Ed. Mertes
Frank Regan
Harvey Warren
Gretta Oddrom
Ford Car Business Sees Early Start, Says Agent Hoyt
Warren Hoyt local agent reports an early surge in Ford sales with six new machines sold last week and strong inquiries signaling a busy season ahead for the dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Cars
Warren Hoyt
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Adams
Sioux Falls
J. L. Sanders
W. T. Symonds
A. A. Larson
Spring Grove
Myrtle Johnson
Cora Sanden
Lawler
Ruth Neff
McGregor
Gretchen Kramer
Arthur Daniels
W. P. Parnell
Cavalier
N. D
L. B. Willis
Thos. Murphy
Waucoma
Jas. Curran. Barton
Charles Warner
Elvind Stab
Schultz
Boone
J. Hopperstad
Watertown
J. P. Street
Elkader
W. A. Plunkett
Hesper
A. V. Larsen
Algona
Mary Main
Clarence Iverson
Dikka Reque
Albert Lea
Sigurd
E. G. Ambli
Jean
Mason City
Helen Falder
Martin Sexton
Kathryn Harrington
Bison
S. C
McConnell
N. P. Linn
South
Hot Springs
Memphis
New Orleans
Points
Florida
Julia Jacobson
A. T. Holton
C. J. Torgrimson
E. Newcomer
Regan
Fayette
John T. Aaker
Mesdames D. O. Aaker
Lena Anderson
Thomas J. Olsen
June Harriet
TI. N. Larsen
A. J. Werring
Waterloo
Herring
Street Railway Company
M. Hanson
Miss. Hattie
Prairie du Chien
Hanson
Norman Storla
Lena B. Sleetager
Leo Ronan
Dubuque
Herman Teslow
Twin Cities
Frank Morrison
West Union
N. R. Groff
Owatonna
Gramm
Reeder
Eyeland
Hannah Drexel
Gladys Slaberly
Kathryn Moore
Walter Jewell
Carl Meyrick
Stanley Price
Allen Wells
Joe Wist
Alfred Hogewell
Pecorah
Winne- Winneshiek County
Basket Ball
Decorah Coat and Suit Store
C. A. Ramsey
Helping Hand Society
The
Elks’ Lodge
R. A. Engbretson
Bertha Mott
ED. Vine
W. van Pelt
E. Ohler
Treas
Decorah Farmers Ice Cave Creamery Co
Court House
N. C. Bendickson
Aoe
Ford
Decorah Furniture Co
H. A. Schremser, A. Leytze, Henry Ness
BIG Daylight
K. I. Haugen
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!