Personal notes from Decorah readers shift through towns
The Decorah Republicn records a steady stream of Purely Personal items. Miss Emma Woellstein returns to Cresco. Mrs. Stella Larson visits relatives in Minneapolis. Various locals visit Cresco Minneapolis Whitewater La Crosse and Chicago. Updates on Rev Lackland O A Peterson Elmer Wood and many others mark a bustling social week.
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Emma Woellstein
Cresco
Stella Larson
Minneapolis
C. P. Quintud
Chas. Peterson
Mary Rude
Chicago
Byron
Graham
Lackland
Stacyville
O. A. Peterson
Whitewater
Wis
Marie Nali
Spring Grove
Robt. Roppe
R. Algyer
Darwin
Carrie Wilson
Decorah
Robt. Vickery
Sumner
F. C. Thompson
Princeton
Minn
F. L. Thompson
Chas. Miller
Miller
I. K. Richardson
Wm. Chase
Allen, Neb
J. S. Tavener
Nellie Wohlford
Miles
D. W. Flannigan
N. P. Linn
Crookston
al. Wooley
Gays Mills
Elmer Wood
Ruth Sihling
Clarion
4. Fairbanks
B. Burreson
Hesper
B. M. White
John Haugsness
Percy Kniss
Ulen
Margaret Rossley
de Witt
George Ryder
George W. Johnson
Peter Johnson & Sons
W. B. Ingvoldstad
A. A. Lee
Einer Josephson
Baby
Mabel Melvold
B. M. Graham
J. L. Huckins
Oscar Miller
Otto Solberg
Solberg
Frank Halligan
Rudolph Berg
la Crosse
D. H. Ball
Thos. Weldon
Union Aid Society Reelects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Union Aid Society held its annual meeting last week Wednesday with all officers reelected. President Mrs. G. F. Baker and others were confirmed. reports show few assistance calls, 19 Christmas dinners provided for the needy, and no distressing cases. Clothing donations may be sent to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Aid Society
G. F. Baker
F. W. Conover
L. B. Whitney
J. H. Bradish
Istward
N. L. Bailey
L. M. Enger
Amy
Henry Schulze
1. C. Hexom
Geo. Brunner
EB. J. Curtin
More Horses for the East Shipped by Anderson Bros
Anderson Bros shipped 28 horses to East Livingston on Saturday describing them as well matched in color and form, not heavy but strong for draft use. Some came from near Ionia while others were secured locally. A prior shipment from South Dakota arrived Friday, noted as fairly good but not extra fine. Erick Andersson reports feeding 81 horses Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
East Livingston
Ionia
South Dakota
Erick Anderssn
Cattle Move From Decorah to Kansas City Market
Winneshiek county cattle head for Kansas City instead of Chicago due to foot and mouth quarantine. Only cattle for immediate slaughter find a market in Chicago, while stockers struggle. Friday night five cars departed Decorah with E. Paine three animals, Martin Hangen one, and Ole Simonson one each. Travel takes three nights and two days with a single stop for feeding.
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Winneshiek County
Kansas City
Chicago
Decorah
Missouri
E. Paine
Martin Hangen
Ole Simonson
Forty Acres Sold at Sheriff Sale for 4000 Dollars
Last Saturday Sheriff O C Ellingsen sold forty acres of land in Lom tleid township for 4000 dollars. The property belonged to J P Bachelder and was bid in by Clarence Christen as guardian of Moses Perry on a judgment from the latest district court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Ellingsen Lsoll
J. P. Bachelder
Lom Tleid Township
Clarence Christen
Moses Perry
Bachelder
Call of the Cumberlands comes to Decorah Grand
Hugo B. Koch stars as Samson South in the dramatic adaptation of Charles Neville Buck’s novel. The Cumberland mountains setting follows illiterate mountain folk, vendetta, and a hero who leaves the city to return and unite with his true love. The production promises elaborate scenic detail from Gaskill and MacVitty.
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Charles Neville Buck
Hugo B. Koch
Decorah
the Grand
Cumberland Mountains
Cumberlands
Call of the Cumberlands
Samson
Call of “the Cumberlands
Samson South
Messrs. Gaskill& MacVitty
Winneshick County School Population From 1910 Census
A 1910 census bulletin shows Winneshick county has 7 001 children ages 6 to 20 with 5 040 or 71 1 percent attending school. Age 6 9: 1 929 total, 1 640 attend. 10 14: 2 478 total, 2 339 attend. 15 17: 1 342 total, 800 attend. 18 20: 1 342 total, 261 attend.
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Winneshick County
Eagle Attracts Attention In Bucknell Window
An enormous golden eagle in the Bucknell Economy store window draws crowds after Marion Price and friends captured it near Burr Oak. The bird, a fierce flesh eater, attacked a rabbit before Marion Price’s party. It injured Bucknell’s leg when pulled down to the barn. medical care prevented serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknell
Marion Price
Burr Oak
Mr. Bucknell
Valdez College Boys Triumph At Steyer Opera House
The Valdez college basketball team edged Lime Springs 24 to 21 in a clean, lively Friday game at Steyer opera house. The following night Valdez lost 57 to 7 at Prairie du Chien, hampered by missing players and poor lighting, yet received kind reception. Prairie du Chien plans a return match in Decorah on February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez College
Steyer Opera House
Lime Springs
Valder
Prairie du Chien
Valdez
Decorah
European War Reaches Decorah Over Contraband Violin
Decorah feels the impact of the Germany versus England war as a Saskatoon shipment dispute emerges. Ben Marsh ordered a German violin from Belle Plaine a year before the war, packed and shipped, and now faces an affidavit requirement to prove the item was sold in Germany before hostilities began. The contraband question underscores how a single violin can provoke wartime tangles.
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Germany
England
Decorah
B. O. Marsh
Belle Plaine
Sask
Ben
Express
Moose Jaw
Mr. March
Bangs to Lecture at Decorah Lyceum Friday
John Kendrick Bangs will present the sixth program of the Decorah Lyceum course on Friday evening. His talk titled Salubrities I Have Met recalls his acquaintances who helped make the world brighter. Bangs, author of The Houseboat on the Styx and The Idiot, is noted for witty observations and engaging style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum
John Kendrick Bangs
Mr. Bangs
Styx
Decorah
Slippery Accidents Reported In Local Yard And Street
Last Saturday Mrs Cyrus McKay slipped on a narrow sidewalk in her yard and broke her shoulder. Dr Woodward attended and she is resting as well as could be expected. T F Schmitz of Ossian also fell on ice in the city injuring his left leg and hitting his head. he remains able to eat and sound in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Nelson
East Subrey
Mont
New Methodist Church
George Draper
Castalia
Bruce
Wis
Winneshick
Sylvia A. Cooke
Hart
Hot Springs
Ark
BK. J. Perry
H. L. Meyer
Decorah
Reronican
Mr. Meyer
Bloomfield Township
Cyrus McKay
Dr. Woodward
T. F. Schmitz
Ossian
Couse Named Assistant Custodian of Des Moines Capitol
Word is received that L. J. Couse has been appointed assistant custodian of the capitol building at Des Moines and will remain there this winter. Mrs. Couse may join him later for a few weeks visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Couse
Capitol
Des Moines
Valuation and Taxation Report Highlights County Figures
The table shows county property valuation and taxes for last year. Decorah corporation has the highest valuation and pays the most taxes, Calmar township holds the highest township valuation, and Fremont township has the lowest. The total valuation is large, indicating the area is far from the poor house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Corporation
Calmar
Fremont
Rebekah Installation and Dance
Rebekah members enjoyed a Friday evening event featuring an installation conducted by Elva N. Logsden with Rose Bucknell and others assisting. Officers installed include Nettie McIntosh N G Mary Coup W G Julia Reed RS Matie Tyler L 8 Margaret Ammer Treas Josie Cutting R 8S N G Bertha Mott L 8 N G Jessie McKay J G Elizabeth Chinn C G Ida Reum Cond Lizzie Cummings L S V G Mary Bloomfield R 8 V G Minnie Hook Chap Ollie Blagsvedt Warden Marie Mizener P NG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Lodge
Odd Fellows
Elva N. Logsden
Suitcom
Rose Bucknell
Josie Cutting
Mathilda Renken
Mary Bloomfield
Elizabeth Chinn
Mary Wilson
Carrie Hislop
Nettie McIntosh
N. G
Mary Coup
W. G. Julia Reed
Matie Tyler
Margaret Ammer
Treas
Bertha Mott
Jessie McKay
Ida Reum
Lizzie Cummings
L. S
Minnie Hook
Ollie Blagsvedt
Marie Mizener
January Rain Totals and Weather Notes
A Winneshiek County weather note records monthly moisture near normal with rain on the 3rd tenth inch on the 5th three tenths and on the 10th another tenth inch for a total around 1.06 inches. F H Baker reports a little over half an inch last Saturday and the January normal is about 11 percent inches. Also advertised is Hand Balm by Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co sold by Mott & Co A J Sorenson Rod Parman Imogen Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
F. H. Baker
Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co
Mott & CO
A. J. Sorenson
Rod. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
Enger to chair constitutional amendments in session
Lieut. Gov. Harding assigns committees with Senator Enger of the Winneshiek Howard district named chair of the constitutional amendments committee. The post is vital as proposals on prohibition and woman suffrage head the list of likely measures. Enger also leads commerce and trade and serves on ways and means and other panels.
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Harding
Senator Enger
Winneshiek- Howard
Commerce and Trade
Nicholson
Winneshiek County
Will Build New Church at Decorah St Benedict Parish
Father Whalen says St Benedict Catholic church parishioners plan to build a new worship house next season after two years of contemplation. Archbishop Keane must approve before a spring campaign begins. The existing stone church, built over fifty years ago from local quarries, is dilapidated and untenable for current needs.
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Father Whalen
St. Benedict Catholic Church
Decorah
Keane
Book Sale at Parman's Drug Store Next Saturday
Over 200 popular copyright books slightly used and shelf worn will be closed out at one half price next Saturday at Parman's. Do not forget the book sale at Par man’s drug store next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parman’s
Royal Neighbors Installations at Woodman Hall
Last Thursday evening at Woodman hall the Royal Neighbors lodge installed officers including Henrietta Keefe Oracle Hilda Tuttle Vice Oracle Anna Holger Chancellor Esther Oehler Receiver Olive Blagsvedt Receiver Minnie Vine Outer Sentinel Sebella Schwartz Inner Sentinel Mary Lambert Manager and Dr. Woodward Physician A dance followed Also notices: Decoral Twill nursing services offered and a Decorah Furniture sale advertising vacuum cleaners and White Goods savings through month end
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Royal Neighbors’ Lodge
Henrietta Keefe
Hilda Tuttle
Anna Holger
Esther Oehler
Olive Blagsvedt
Martha Bernatz— Marshall
Sebella Schwartz
Inner Sentinel
Minnie Vine
Outer Sentinel
Mary Lambert
Dr. Woodward
Card Party At Woodman Hall By St Benedicts Church
The ladies of St Benedicts church hold a board party at Woodman hall tonight at 7 30 o clock. Admission including refreshments is 25 cents. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict's Church
Woodman Hall
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A. K. Batley & Son
Archie Baker
Greene
W. H. Baker
C. E. Hayes
Harold
Lamont
Elmer Wepler
Mason City
Rev
Mia. N. Arveson
St. Olaf
Alfred
Luther College
John T. Aaker
D. O. Aaker
A. 0. Anderson
Velva
N. D
Geoffrey W. Welch
Little Falls
Alexandria
Gladys Goodher
G. T. Pearson
John Kohler
Elgin
Peter Johnson
Halvorson
Knutson
Johnson
Mahlon Willett
Basket Ball
Bangs
Valuation and Taxation
Fremont Township
Burr Oak Township
Hesper Township
Highland Township
Orleans Township
Bluffton Township
Canoe
Pleasant Township
Lincoln Township
Madison Township
Decorah Township
Glenwood Township
Calmar Township
Sumner Township
Springfield Township
Frankville
Jackson Township
Washington Township
Military Township
Decorah Corp
Calmar Corp
Ossian Corp
Castalia Corp
Fort Atkinson Corp
Jackson Jet. Corp
Spillville
Ridgeway Corp
Rebekah Installation and Dance
A. P. Anderson
K. O. Anderson
I. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Decorah, Iowa
Tige
Star Theatre
Rex Beach
Alaska
William Farnum
Kathlyn Williams
Brodaway
New York City
Studebaker
R. J. Relf
Mgr. Star
Royal Neighbors
W.fp
Pilgrim’s
Mary Elwick
R. R. No
Lona
Dauntley
Decorah Furniture
Mls
Haugen
Beatrice Michelena
Salomy Jane
House Peters
Andrew Robson
Paul Armstrong
Bret Hart
Ben Bear
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