Decorah notes travel visitors and local moves
G A Meyer of Calmar visited Decorah on Tuesday. Ben Bear visited from Chicago from Saturday to Tuesday. Mrs E Ottaway Burr Oak and many Decorah residents traveled or hosted relatives across Iowa and Minnesota. Numerous stays, returns and visits to Cresco Osian Dubuque Waterloo Cedar Falls Austin and Charles City are noted along with several births and hospital treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Meyer
Calmar
Ben Bear
Chicago
E. Ottaway
Burr Oak
R. A. Brown
Austin
Norman Quandahl
Eau Claire
Philip Johnson
Minneapolis
E. Cartwright
H. C. Hierleid
Cedar Falls
Henry Reeves
M. Askelson
Cresco
W. Emery
A. Berg
Kensett
Grosland
C. W. Kaddatz
Fergus Falls
Minn
Barthell
Elna Anderson
Martin Jenson
Albert Lea
E. Erickson
Clermont
N. N. Larson
E. A. Michels
Jamestown
N. D
Mahala Plank
Tena Sorenson
Huron
Decorah
James Kerr
S. Anfinson
Estherville
Frankli
Outlook
Canada
Fred Goddard
Frederick
Nekoosa
Wis
A. K. Sweitzer
D. H. Leach
Parker
Sioux Falls
Arthur and
Chester Moe
J. C. MclIntosh
Clem
Mason City
Anna Dale
FE. Gueffroy
Joe Kraffick
John Peterson
Rose Creek
A. G. Carlson
M. C. Anderson
D. A. Anderson
J. T. Aaker
D. C. Aaker
Velva
G. L. Koehner
Garnaville
John Seekatz
J. Allen
Mayville
Stabo
A. W. Wooley
Gays ‘Mills
Ntwo
Dave Woods
Henry Smalley
J. C. Fredenburg
Canoe Township
F. Swehla
Ida
Spillville
Iver Ringdahl
Otto Dahlfelm
Council Bluffs
Ole Woldum
Decorah High School
G. M. Schlatter
Jerry
P. H. Schlatter
Schlatter
Randalia
Charles City
Piano store and optical rooms to relocate on Winnebago street
I H Conigisky will move his piano store and optical rooms from the Winner Shiek hotel to his own building on Winnebago street formerly occupied by Albert Sorenson after installing steel ceilings and other improvements. The new location will be made attractive and convenient for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Conigisky
Winnershiek Hotel
Winnebago Street
Albert Sorenson
Conigisky
Drug Store Relocation Begins on Winnebago Street
Albert Sorenson started moving his drug store to new quarters on the east side of Winnebago street. Once settled, the business promises to be very fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sorenson
Winnebago Street
Luther College Concert Band Europe Tour Planned
Director Carlo A Sperati announces Luther College Concert Band will tour Europe starting April 27 with stops in Madison Cleveland Chicago and New York before sailing May 5 to Norway for the centennial of Norwegian independence. A European return tour may follow with new uniforms and upgraded equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo A. Sperati
Luther College
Europe
New Yor City
Lutheran Church
Decorah
Madison
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Norway
America
Fine poultry notes highlight Rhode Island red rooster
Martin Christopher received a Rhode Island red rooster from J. J. Crouse of Butler Indiana. The bird scored as high as 94 percent at shows. Ed Hanson bought a White Wyandotte pen from A. J. Smith, a leading breeder, at Cedar Rapids where White Wyandottes dominated premiums. Frank Muller received from R. D. Miller a Rose Comb Rhode Island aged rooster, sire of Cedar Rapids show winners including first and fifth place cockerels and first pullet and pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christopher
J. J. Crouse
Butler
Ind
Rhode Island
Hanson
Cedar Rapids
A. J. Smith
Lively Dance Ended in Fracas on Frankville Road
A small, invited gathering at a farmer’s home on Frankville road hosted a quiet dance last Saturday night. Uninvited guests returned from Decorah, filled the room with snuff, causing a violent sneeze outbreak and a resulting scuffle that damaged some faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankville Road
Decorah
Dandelions Bloom in January in Winneshiek County
A well known local reports that on Friday morning January 16 1914 dandelions were nearly in full bloom as he passed the court house square in Winneshiek County He picked several and wore them the rest of the day This January bloom record will interest readers traveling in California and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Winneshiek County
California
Stock Shipments Show Heavy Sunday Trade
Stock shipments on Sunday were very heavy. Young and Paine had two ears of cattle Alf Qualley two ears and Martin Hogenson one. Henry Reeves and the Farmers' gallery a cars of hogs. It is a mogul engine to pull the load to Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young & Paine
Alf, Qualley
Martin Hogenson
Henry Reeves
Sheehan Opera Company Delights Oshkosh Audience
A Northwestern criticism from Oshkosh Wisconsin praises the Sheehan English company at the Grand Opera House for a high class performance. Four operatic stars delivered scenes from Il Trovatore Bohemian Girl and Martha with strong singing and staging and a highlight from Martha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan Opera Company
Grand Opera House
Northwestern
Oshkosh
Wis
Sheehan English Company
Il Trovatore
Martha
Joseph ¥. Sheehan
Antoinette LeBrun
Lydia Sturdevant
Harold J. Geis
Dentists Unveil All-in-One Office Equipment
Dr. C. L. Topliff installs a pearl gray sanitary dental unit including chair, cabinet and switchboard. The integrated system combines devices once made separately, with electric and compressed air tools, in a green carpeted operatory for improved surgery and patient comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Topliff
Topliff
Engineer Geo H Perry Dies at Throttle in Race
The Milwaukee road Pacific division engineer Geo H Perry died at the throttle during a race with a rival line. Fireman found him with his hand on the throttle after the contest ended. Perry once worked as a conductor on the TI & D division and lived in Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Perry
Pacific
Milwaukee Road
L. J. Cadwell
Perry
Calmar
Baker Family Plans Europe Departure for February Sail
A. C. Baker and his son Harry will depart on Saturday for Davenport and then New York to sail for Europe on Monday February 2. During the absence Mrs. Baker and son Russell will occupy part of the Hughes house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baker
Harry
Davenport
New York
Europe
Mrs. Baker
Russell
Hughes
Ninety-Year-Old Phil Husted Celebrated at Mason City Home
Uncle Phil Husted, aged ninety, and his wife are visiting the Odd Fellows Home in Mason City. He received many birthday greetings from Decorah and several publications. The note mentions a purchase totaling 83.00 for 2.10 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Husted
Odd Fellows
Mason City
Decorah
Decorah Highs First Semester Class Play At Grand Opera
The Decorah high school first semester class presents Cupid at Vassar a comedy drama about college life at the Grand Opera house next Monday evening January 26 at 8 15. The cast includes Nelle Jewell Anna Hogewoll Francis Hoare Esther Larsen Mabel Makepeace Theodora Nesheim Anna Schlitter Ethel Shima Melvin Sattre and others with acts set in Vermont Vassar campus and a Christmas scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Grand Opera House
Cupid
Vassar
John, Willett
Russell Baker
Amos North
North & Son
Charles Warner
Shiny
Milton Dalvey
Hank Gubbin
Picker
Melvin Sattre
Mrs
Newton
Great Falls
Theodora Nesheim
Kate
Nelle Jewell
Wanda
Pest Cee Peter
Esther Larsen
Anna Schilitter
Sally Webb
Habel Makepeace
Helen Conway
Frances Hoare
Patty
Dsseeesus
Ethel Shima Matty Hart
Anna Hogewell
Vermont
Secene
Anna Hogewoll
Francis Hoare
Mabel Makepeace
Anna Schlitter
Ethel Shima
Prize Cattle Visit Decorah Shows Great Herds
Jim Reardon drove to the Milwaukee stock yards with Ed Paine as guide and Henry Haas as chauffeur. A drove of twelve full blood Hertfords raised by Jerry Ostenson at Quandahl, led by a six year old bull and a 1600 pound cow, plus ten yearlings, impressed observers as top quality stock that would prize at Chicago shows with proper grooming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Reardon
Henry Haas
Ed. Paine
Milwaukee Stock Yards
Mr. Paine
Decorah
Jerry Ostenson
Quandahl
Chicago
Augustana to Meet Luther in Rock Island Clash
On Wednesday evening January 28 the Augustana basketball team from Rock Island TI travels to Luther for a college auditorium game. Luther seeks a third straight win while Augustana aims to avenge last year's defeat and claim another scalp with admission set at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana
Rock Island
Luther Five
College Auditorium
Paine Kicked by Hereford Bull Injures Knees
Ed Paine suffered severe knee injuries after a Hereford bull kicked him at the stock yards. Doctors later reported a cracked knee cap and possible further damage to one knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Paine
Mr. Paine
Dr. Omas
Bank names new officers after annual meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Metiregor W. F. Dankenberger was elected president to fill the vacancy left by the death of W. R. Kinnaird. C. J. Weiser was re-elected first vice president and Henry Reeves second vice president. R. Algyer was elected one director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Metiregor
W. F. Dankenberger
W. R. Kinnaird
C. J. Weiser
Henry Reeves
R. Algyer
Burglary at Ossian Targets Gunderson Drug Store
Last Friday at about two o clock burglars pried open the door of A G Gundersons Ossian drug store with a hatchet and pick. They looted six to seven dollars from the cash register and some meerschaum pipes and cigars, while safes with jewelry were left untouched. They then targeted nearby R W Andersons mercantile store but fled after minor damage. Hounds from Waterloo were brought in the next day but no scent was found. local culprits are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Gunderson
Ossian
Gunderson
R. W. Anderson
Waterloo
Real Estate Transfers In West Decorah Area
Last week I H Conigisky bought the John Mullaney house and lot in West Decorah. Ole Thompson purchased the old Bridge property on the state road. Sever Olson bought the lot west of his fifth ward home. Gillis Oehler became owner of the Ben Halvorson farm south of town at twenty acres for 150 dollars per acre, possession April 1. John Dahl bought the Mechanic Street residence. T H Conigisky sold the Hanson property on Mechanic street to Otto Solberg. B F Bucknell bought the building he occupies, formerly Rudolph estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Conigisky
John Mullaney
West Decorah
Ole Thompson
Mr. Mullaney
Old Bridge
State Road
Sever Olson
Fifth Ward
Gillis Oehler
Ben Halvorson
Golden Wedding Celebration for Decorah Couple
Mr. and Mrs. John Asseln marked their golden wedding anniversary at home in Decorah's fifth ward. Married January 19 1864 in Zetel Germany Margaretha Wede ken wed John Asseln they emigrated to Decorah in 1867. Neighbors and friends visited throughout the day and evening and the couple received a gold headed cane for him and a gold thimble for her from their children. Nieces from Fergus Falls joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Asseln
Zetel
Germany
Margaretha Wedeken
Decorah
C. W. Raddatz
Fergus Falls
Ladies of the G A R Elect 1914 Garfield Circle Officers
Garfield Circle of the Ladies of the G A R installed officers for 1914 at a six o'clock supper. Mary A. Burt was named president and Mary J. Couse taught the oath. Other officers include Ellen Wohlford RK V Pres, Dr. H B Amy JC Pres, Ida Reum Lee, Josie Cutting treas, Ida Protheroe chaplain, Nellie Thompson conductor, Emily Stortz guard, Ida Topliff Asst Con, Olive Gillette Asst Guard, Minnie Bailey musician. Karl D Fisk advertised eyewear in Decorah with readings on Jan 27 28 at Winneshiek hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Circle J
Mary A. Burt
RK. V. Pres
Ellen Wohlford
J.C. Pres
H. B. Amy
Lee
Ida_ Reum
Treas
Josie Cutting
Ida_ Protheroe
Nellie Thompson
Emily Stortz
Ida_ Topliff
Olive Gillette
Mary J. Couse
Minnie Bailey
Two Local Women Die in Decorah Within Hours
Two Decorah residents Mrs Elizabeth S Broghammer and Mrs Sarah G Shaw died within hours of each other last Friday. Broghammer born 1825 in Wurttemberg married Simon Broghammer in Racine Wisconsin before moving to Decorah area where she and husband raised a family. Shaw born 1854 in Zanesville Ohio came to Decorah in 1898 with her husband E C Shaw and raised seven children. Funeral services were held at St Benedicts church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Elizabeths. Broghammer
Sarah G. Shaw
Racine
Wis
Simon Broghammer
Ra_cine
De‘corah
Broghammer
Geo. Stoskopf
Wild
Rene N. D
John
Charles
Mike
Frank
Lawrence Stortz
Elizabeth Oehler
St. Benedict’s Church
Sarah Gossman
Zanesville
Ohio
Winneshiek County
E. C. Shaw
Forest Lake
Minn
Bluffton
Mary Driscoll
Emery
Emma
Eugene
Amanda
Grace
Elmer
Cyril
Clement Gossman
Bridgewater
Chas. Gossman
Shaw
Teachers Examinations Held for County Certificates
The regular county examinations for uniform county certificates will be held in the County Superintendent's examination for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28, 29 and 30. Tavener mill resumes operations and will attend to custom grinding. John I. Tavener, Karl D. Fisk Optometrist, makes his 108th Decorah visit on January 27 and 28 at Winneshick Hotel to consult eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Miller, Co
Tavener
John I. Tavener
Karl D. Fisk
Decorah
Winneshick Hotel
For Rent Ottaway residence in Fifth Ward
For rent the Ottaway residence in the Fifth Ward. For particulars see C. O. Hagen, tailor. 4th For sale several choice lots adjoining city park. Enquire of T. T. Hoge well, corner Vernon and Upper Broad way, att
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottaway
Fifth Ward
C. O. Hagen
City Park
T. T. Hogewell
Vernon
Upper Broadway
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A. K. Battey & Son
Agnes Holm
Ebkador
Frank Germann
Jacob Hanson
Jake Trzcinski
St. Paul
Montana
Land Department
Northern Pacific Railroad
Dandelions
THE
McCall’s Magazine
Succession Poultry Journal
Today's Magazine
Luther
Ladies of
Winneshiek Hotel
Jan
Water Street, Decorah
the Silent Reaper
Freeman's
West Water St
A. D. Thomas
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