Local Banks Elect Officers At Annual Meetings In Decorah
Three banks Citizens Savings Bank National Bank of Decorah and Decorah State Bank held annual meetings Tuesday electing officers for the coming year Citizens Savings Bank named E J Curtin as president R F B Portman as vice president B J McKay cashier and F E Cratsenberg R E Bucknell E L Amundsen as assistant cashiers National Bank of Decorah chose L B Whitney as president O C Johnson as vice president H C Hjerleid as cashier W F Baker as assistant cashier and directors including J J Haug D C Johnson L B Whitney C L Wennes F H Baker G F Gunderson H C Hierleid Decorah State Bank elected R A Engbertson as president G E Soland as vice president F E Berg as cashier E R Haines as assistant cashier and directors R A Engbertson T Stabo G E Soland Borger Hanson E J Hook A L Haakenson E E Berg plus the Winneshiek Hotel and Decorah Hospital other local entities also held annual meetings with routine officer appointments and board re-elections.
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The
National Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Decorah State Bank
E. J. Curtin
R. F. B. Portman
B. J. McKay
F. E. Cratsenberg
R. E. Bucknell
E. L. Amundsen
John Curtin
F. W. Conover
National Bank of Decorah
L. B. Whitney
O. C. Johnson
H. C. Hjerleid
W. F. Baker
J. J. Haug
D. C. Johnson
C. L. Wennes
F. H. Baker
G. F. Gunderson
H. C. Hierleid
R. A. Engbertson
G. E. Soland
F. E. Berg
E. R. Haines
T. Stabo
Borger Hanson
E. J. Hook
A. L. Haakenson
E. E. Berg
Winneshiek Hotel Company
Ben Bear
JL. B. Whitney
C. J. Weiser
Decorah Hospital
Paul Koren
L. 8. Dale
G. F. Baker
Decorah Realty Company
N. L. Bailey
Ray Algyer
P. J. Carolan
E. F. Sellman
The Moon Eclipse Seen by Nightwatch Ira Rima
The eclipse arrived on schedule with the moon full and bright. Nightwatch Ira Rima reported it as a fine sight and very interesting as the shadow crossed the moon from about 11 50 p m to total at one o clock. The next visible eclipse in this region occurs December 28.
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Nightwatch
Ira Rima
Light Divorce Record in County Clerk in 1916
The county clerk reports only six divorces granted in 1916 versus 109 marriage licenses issued, suggesting marriage did not appear as a failure in this county.
Silent Reaper Claims Two Madison Township Residents
Deaths reported for Ole O Haugen born 1849 in Norway and Helge C Sauton a Madison township resident. Haugen dies after long stomach cancer illness. funeral at 1 pm tomorrow at home with Rev I B Torrison officiating. Sauton dies after prolonged illness. funeral at 1 pm today at Madison church with Rev Jordahl officiating.
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Ole O. Haugen
Madison Township
Haugen
Norway
Winneshiek County
P. O. Haugen
Decorah
G. 0. Haugen
Maddock, N. D
Helge C. Sauton
Mr. Sauton
Mds. Borger Hanson
L. M. Enger
Madison Church
Rev. Jordahl
Ames to host corn trophy revival with local growers
Alonzo Harvey of Bloomfield township visited Decorah as plans unfold to return the Winneshiek county corn show trophy to Ames for competition. The Citizens Savings Bank cup and the Winneshiek County Corn Club cup will be run without conflict, with rules allowing a holder to sit out a year and presiding across the two cups.
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Alonzo Harvey
Bloomfield Township
Harvey
Winneshirk County
Winneshiek County
Ames
Decorah
C. F. Anderson
Citizens Savings Bank
Winneshiek Corn
W. D. Frey
Calmar Township
Winneshiek County Corn Club
Citizens Bank
Citizens Savings Bank Christmas club a great success
The bank reports 387 members joined the Christmas savings club with projected checks totaling at least 818,600 two weeks before Christmas. The program encourages regular saves, promising a convenient money boost for shoppers and benefiting local merchants. The pattern suggests stronger participation in subsequent years as members recruit friends.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Builders anticipate another active season in Decorah
The Aerustican notes strong talk of a building season with several late fall projects finishing soon and plans for new homes. Arthur Lennon bought the corner lot on West Vernon Street from Mrs. Caroline Rickabaugh, signaling a new home in the park neighborhood. Roy Coffeen and Jamie Groff have dug cellars in the fifth ward, ensuring a start on projects.
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Aerustican
Decorah
Arthur Lennon
Caroline Rickabaugh
West Vernon Street
Park
Roy Coffeen
Jamie Groff
Fifth Ward
Fire Boys Remembered for Quick Fire Department Aid
Theodore Olson Decorah chief received a letter from Ray Algyer praising the department for saving his home last Friday. A $25 check accompanied the note as an acknowledgment and the firemen express gratitude for the gesture.
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Theodore Olson
Decorah
Ray Algyer
Fire Department
Poultry Show Set Here With Free Admission
The sixth annual Winneshiek County Poultry Association show runs Monday to Friday January 15 to 20 with free admission due to local business support. Premiums include 30 percent first place, 20 percent second, 10 percent third, plus sweepstakes prizes and special judging on January 18 with Harry W. Atkins as judge. Secretary H. E. Miller, Decorah, offers information.
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Winneshiek County Poultry Association
Decorah
Harry W. Atkins
Davenport
H. E. Miller
A Great Spectacle Civilization Shown in Decorah Briefly
The big Iace production Civilization was shown in Decorah with a matinee and an evening show. A musical director and soloist accompanied the film, enhancing audience enjoyment. The engagement ends today with a 2 30 matinee and 8 15 evening performance. Manager Relf’s moderate pricing was appreciated by patrons.
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Iace
Decorah
Relf
Small Investment Pays Off for Decorah Children
In 1906 Tr Engbretson urged his children to invest a small monthly sum in Decorah Building and Loan Association. He bought ten shares in series twenty six, started payments January 1907, and in October cashed the shares. On Thanksgiving day he gave each child $300, showing that $86 per month yielded a good profit.
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Tr. Engbretson
Decorah Building and Loan Association
Jon
Injured by Falling Tree Near City
Lester Pearson, son of Mr and Mrs G T Pearson, was struck on the head by a tree limb while chopping wood for JJ P Burns north of the city on Saturday. He was unconscious and bled from mouth and nose but examined as not having broken bones and is recovering well.
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JJ. P. Burns
Lester Pearson
G. T. Pearson
Weekly Weather Report Hidden in Plain View
The past week featured six clear days and one cloudy. The coolest day was Sunday at eight oclock with zero degrees, the warmest on Tuesday at 24 above. The weekly average reached 8.1 degrees, nine tenths above normal.
Funke Improves After Severe Blood Poisoning
Clem Funke county farm superintendent shows signs of recovery after a serious blood poisoning attack two weeks ago. He was up town Tuesday and reports strong improvement with swelling in the arm subsiding.
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Clem Funke
Anderson and Gillman Tie The Knot In Decorah Area
Theodore T. Anderson and Miss Clara Gillman were married Saturday evening at the First Evangelical parsonage by Rev. I B Torrison. The bride is the Gillman daughter. the groom the Torbin Anderson son from near Ridgeway. He serves as a carrier on Route 7 from Decorah. Best wishes come from many friends.
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Theodore T. Anderson
Clara Gillman
I. B. Torrison
Thos. Gillman
Torbin Anderson
Ridgeway
Decorah
Bud Bros Move to New Quarters in JC N Volding Building
Bud Bros the local Overland agents have moved into new quarters in JC N Volding's Main street building. A new front with large windows opens to a display room for two cars, plus offices, piano and talking machines display, a ladies rest room with lavatory, and a 60 foot square garage. An upper storage room with electric elevator serves hoisting cars. The space will gain a white waterproof coat and be ready soon, offering improved facilities for patrons.
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Bud Bros
Overland
JC. N. Volding
Main Street
Rud Bros
Decorah Hospital Merit Praise From Local Resident
T A Jayne praises Decorah hospital after nursing his mother through a serious operation in Independence. He notes the hospital’s care, nursing, and the benefit to Decorah and Winneshiek county and urges strong local support.
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Decorah Hospital
Decorah
Winneshiek County
T. A. Jayne
General Ritter names Cutting as staff colonel
High Honor from the Town Odd Fellow notes General J K Ritter commanding the Patriarchs Militant Army has appointed BE W Cutting grand representative on his staff with the rank of colonel. This recognizes Cutting for loyalty to the three links order and he is to be congratulated.
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J. K. Ritter
Patriarchs Militant Army
BE. W. Cutting
Mr. Cutting
Order of the Three Links
Ice Harvest Progress Amid Warm Weather Report
The narrative notes a warm week hindered ice harvesting but confirms the Taveners worked through and filled a large house on Tuesday. It predicts upcoming cold weather will ease concerns about supplies.
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Taveners
Decorah Markets Grain Quiet as Prices Remain Nominal
The grain market shows no movement with prices staying nominal. Hogs stay steady despite large receipts with prices from 88.50 to 310.00.
Robin Redbreast Returns as Churchgoers Hear Song
A robin sings near First Lutheran church last Sunday noon. The author muses whether it marks 1916’s hangover or 1917’s migration, but the cheerful bird is welcome to the community and its religious observance.
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Robin Redbreast
Grand River Cannon Run Survives West Water Cataracts
Ellsworth L. Kolb and Bert Loper attempted the Grand River West Water run thirty miles west of Grand Junction. They were dumped repeatedly from their seventeen foot cedar freight canoe but surfaced to reenter the careening craft. One passenger rode aboard while the other man operated a picture machine as they conquered the mighty rapids.
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Ellsworth L. Kolb
Grand Canon
Ariz
Bert Loper
Torrey
Utah
Grand River
West Water Canon
Grand Junction
Peanut Sprouts As A Beautiful Indoor Plant
A florist notes that a single peanut plant grown in a small pot indoors can become a striking plant. Kept in warmth with loose soil, the peanut germinates quickly and forms branches, with close leaves and tiny yellow flowers.
Cardinal bird sighting and spring harbinger noted
Mrs Martin Ellingson of Springwater reports a cardinal visiting her yard on Saturday and Sunday. The sighting marks an early spring harbinger in the local area. An English inventor’s electrical tool for removing boiler scale boasts 8 000 hammering strokes per minute.
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Martin Ellingson
Springwater
Church Directory Listings Include Congregational Methodist and Christian Science Denominations
The directory lists Congregational and Methodist churches with service times and subjects such as Awake Sleepers at Noonday and The Murder of a Soul. Christian Science Society advertises services. Methodist notes Epworth League, special music, and invitations to study Jesus teachings. Distinct pastors and locations are given along with weekly meetings and Thursday evening gatherings.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Quartette
Jennie Edmunds
Lackland
Epworth League
Christ
Decorah
R. E. Morgan
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Vinton
E. J. Parman
Mgr.w. W. Saunders
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Farmers’ Co-Operative Society
the Silent Reaper
Necey
Winneshiek County Association
Weekly Weather Report
Funke
McMasters
Karl D. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
Decorah Markets
Fremont Township
Orleans Township
Lincoln Township
Sumner Township
Jackson Township
Burr Oak
Bluffton Township
Calo’ar Township
Washington Township
Hesper Township
Canoe Township
Decorah Township
Springfield Township
Military Township
Highland Township
Pleasant Township
C. O. Hagen
Tillie Thompson
Phone Blue
J. L. Penn
Horace Smith
Burr Oak Road
Burr Oak Township
H. L. Robinson
Towa
Synod Church
Putnam
Franklin St
Cardinal
Church Directory
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
He Sian
Thos
Ince
Parman’s
Triangle Plays
Lillian Gish
Miss Gish
Ambrose
Keystone
Paramount Pictures
Daniel Frohman
Louise Huff
Jack Pickford
Booth Tarkington
Meritol
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne
Sum Financers
Miott & CO
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