Purely Personal Decorah and area visitors and trips
A long list of visitors and trips across Decorah Ossian Ossian Cresco Waterloo Minneapolis Austin Milwaukee Dubuque Albert Lea Postville Lime Springs Clarion West Union and other locales includes Mrs Ingeborg Crosby visitors in Ossian and many residents traveling to see relatives friends or to conduct business over the past week. Notables include Rev Arveson Mrs Hallman and Miss Jaeger among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eevee
Ingeborg Crosby
Ossian
W. H. Burtis
Cresco
F. Knoke
Canoe
Mabel Kuntz
Ridgeway
W. B. Reed
Waterloo
J. Cooper
Decorah
Orpha Holder
Arveson
St. Olaf
Sam B. Hellen
Milner. N. Dak
Otto Solberg
Twin Cities
G. A. Anderson
Highland Township
Walter Hallman
Minneapolis
Jim Hogan
Austin
M. McShane
Hayward
Milwaukee
Fred Boyd
Dubuque
Maroney
Emil Jensen
L. J. Nalli
Albert Lea
Elmer Gibbs and Son
I. E. Gibbs
H. M. Laughlin
Ed. Schroeder
Postville
8. Webber
Clara Vick
E. T. Vick
W.S. Bowers
Carrie McIntosh
Lime Springs
B. Erickson
John Erickson
Reeder
N. Dak
Gertrude Stafford
S. L. MeeMasters
West Union
8. C. Yivisaker
Yivisaker
Norem
E. A. McFarland
C. BE. Barnhart
Oskaloosa
Wm. Rasmussen
Esther
Mabel
Town City
Rudolph
Selmer Narum
Elbow Lake
Minn
Hartvig Narum
Luther Seminary
O. S. Narum
Ruth Jaeger
Des Moines
Herman Jaeger
Miss Jaeger
Red Cross
Decorah pair wed in secret near Christmas
Alma Hanson of Decorah and Gitting Palmer Nelson were married December 18 in Des Moines and have since returned to Decorah. The bride, older daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Hanson, and the groom, formerly a student at Luther College, kept news quiet until a reporter’s remark revealed the ceremony. Friends offer warm wishes despite the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Alma Hanson
Decorah
Gitting Palmer Nelson
Chris Hanson
Luether College
Claude Helgeson in France Dear Mother Holiday Letter
Claude Helgeson writes from France to his mother describing mild weather, no snow, busy duties, and sights of old buildings as he trades news of a cold but improving health. He mentions farm hedges replacing fences and hopes to adjust to winter cold back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Helgeson
Red Cross reports near 11000 members and $22000 raised
Decorah community shows strong Red Cross loyalty as the Winne Shiek County Chapter reports nearly $22,000 raised and over 11 000 members with hundreds more added since the tally. Details outline monthly treasurer and secretary audits and praise the women volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
Red Cross Magazine
Chief Caupolican Cancelled Visit in Decorah
Decorah Lyceum committee learns Chief Caupolican will not lecture March 7 due to voice illness and medical care. Substitute offered is Ida M. Tarbell, noted magazine writer and former McClure's contributor now with American Magazine. Tarbell's Decorah appearance date to be set later than the original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum Committee
Caupolican
Lectur
Decorah
Ida M. Tarbell
Decorah Wins Debate On Government Ownership Of Railroads
Decorah high school defeated New Hampton in a Friday night inter high school debate on government ownership of railroads. The Decorah team of Jacile Burtis Helen Burtis and Lucile Brickner argued affirmatively and won the judges decision. The New Hampton team was strong on original argument but faltered in rebuttal. This opens a series for the regional championship in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grailroads
Decorah
New Hampton
Jacile
Helen Burtis
Lucile Brickner
Lowa
Want Hal J’s Picture for Wisconsin State Fair Ads
J Curtin received a letter from Wisconsin state fair managers requesting a photo of his paper Hal J and a short story about him for use in advertising the fair. Hal J is nearing speed marks and could soon be among the world’s fastest pacers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Curtin
Wisconsin
Hal J
Train service cut north of West Union around Feb 3
Agent J. R. Selempf received notice that the early morning and evening passenger trains on Reel Island will be annulled north of West Union about February 3. The Commercial club will push to have the order rescinded, arguing it harms northern division stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Selempf
Reel Island
West Union
Commercial Club
Park Commissioner Elected by City Council
At last week’s city council meeting, A. T. Holton was elected park commissioner to fill the vacancy created by L. Bailey leaving Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Holton
L. Bailey
Decorah
Y W C A Drives War Budget for Nurses in Europe
The Young Women's Christian Association aims to raise a 2?000,000 war budget with much directed to American Red Cross nurses serving in Europe. About 20,000 American nurses are at the front. drives Feb 3 to 10 seek 1200 from Winneshick County to support rest and social centers for nurses behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Europe
American Red Cross
Y. W
Winneshick County
Campbell Returns to Decorah Run After Milwaukee Shift
Train service changes on the Milwaukee system move crews. F. J. Campbell returns from the Minneapolis-Wells run to the Decorah branch, leaving Conductor Bennett on the reserve list for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
F. J. Campbell
Decorah
Minneapolis-Wells
Bennett
Masquerade Tonight At Steyer's Hall By Hose Company No 1
Hose Company No 1 hosts its annual masquerade at Steyer's hall this evening. Net proceeds benefit the YMCA and Red Cross funds. Twenty five costumes offered at $15 each, valued higher elsewhere. Tickets expected to attract a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose Company No. 1
Steyer's Hall
Red Cross
Decorah Rod and Gun Club Reelects Officers at Meeting
The Decorah Rod and Gun Club re elected President M J Soukup Secretary W G Kennard Treasurer B J McKay Field Captain B E Bucknell at a meeting held at M J Soukups store. Secretaries duties include collecting 1918 dues and the group votes to use a $50 Liberty bond for Red Cross and Y M C A under conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Rod and Gun Club
M. J. Soukup
W. G. Kennard
B. J. McKay
B. E. Bucknell
Red Cross
W H Gibbs Dies in Los Angeles After Decorah Roots
Minneapolis Journal reports the death of William H. Gibbs former Decorah resident. He left Decorah in 1880 and later moved to Minneapolis then California. A Civil War veteran who enlisted at age fifteen, he was married in Decorah to Laura Drake and survived by daughters Mrs. Francis R. Young of Pasadena and Mrs. Joseph W. Sharpless of Los Angeles and son B B Gibbs of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal of
Wm. H. Gibbs
Decorah
Los Angeles
Mr. Gibbs
Ammon, Hunter & Ammon
Minneapolis
California
Gibbs
Laura Drake
Zack Drake
Francis R. Young
Pasadena
Cal
Joseph W. Sharpless
B. B. Gibbs
Martin T. Steen
Oscar Sehell
Frankville
Mr. Steen
Christiania
Norway
America
Winneshiek County
Glenwood Township
Olaus S. Narum
Mr. Narum
Waterville
Allamakee County
Laura Smeby
Jthem
Selmer
Lawndale
Minn
Hartvig
Luther Seminary
St. Paul
P. S. Narum
C. C. Megorden
Waukon
Edwin
Kalispetl
Mont
William
Englevale
N. C
G. M. Opfer
Clara Narum
Fargo
N. D
Otto Narum
Narum
I. B. Torrison
George Snell
Burr Oak Township
Kate Gartner
Preston
George M. Snell
Annie
Frank
Jane
Mabel
Paul
Laura
Doy
Ray
Claude
Snell
B. C. Supplee
Ulrich
The
Reformed Church
Gordon Reed
Burr Oak Cemetery
Ludvig ‘i. Larsen
East Ely
Nevada
Laura Scowcraft
Ogden
Utah
Elks Plan February 12 Benefit Dance for Red Cross
Decorah Elks Lodge votes to host a benefit dance on February 12 at the lodge home on Main Street. Guests may enjoy all facilities of the hall, including billiards and whist, with saved rent aiding the Winneshiek Chapter of the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
American Red Cross
Decorah Lodge of Elks
Winneshiek
Main Street
Red Cross
Officers Elected at Winneshiek Cooperative Telephone Meet
At the annual meeting in the courthouse last Saturday afternoon the Winneshiek Cooperative Telephone Company elected officers. President John B. Jaastad is joined by Vice President Geo B Barth and Treasurer Frank Barth with directors EB G Reed Lou Hause and Rh Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Co-operative Telephone Company
Court House
John B. Jaastad
Geo. B. Barth
KE. M. Jervis
Frank Barth
Eb.g. Reed
Lou Hause
Rh. Young
Decorah Woman Knits Capes for Helmets Despite Stroke
Affliction has not dimmed Mrs. J. H. Mackenstadt's Red Cross service in Decorah. After losing use of her right arm, she learned to knit with her left and now produces helmet capes with help from her daughter Mrs. Jerusha Hislop. Their work matches the best knitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Red Cross
J. H. Mackenstadt
Jerusha Hislop
Bear's Ad Offers Phonograph Contributions For Soldiers
The Rerveticas will forward any phonograph records to Camp Dodge for soldiers entertainment. Several have already been handed in and others are urged to contribute promptly. Mr Bear plans a semi annual trip to New York to arrange next winter’s purchases and spring summer shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerveticas
Camp Dodge
Mrr
Bear
New York
Silent Reaper claims Decorah area elders in a week
The Decorah region mourns as several local pioneers die in a short span. Obituaries note Martin T. Steen born 1834 in Christiania Norway, Jul T. Kvale born 1835 in Valdres Norway, and Olaus S Narum born 1850 in Waterville Allamakee. Steen's funeral was at Glenwood church with Rev. Fjelde presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steen Brothers
Glenwood Church
Fjelde of
Waukon
Funeral Notices from a Wisconsin Community
Obituaries report multiple deaths with services and interments in local churches and cemeteries. Names include Mrs. Knut Torgerson Hovey, Mrs. Christine Holverson, Mrs. George Snell, Kate Gartner Snell, and Mrs. Ludvig Iarsen, with survivors and burial details across Paint Creek Haugen Burr Oak East Ely and Ogden.
Ruth Jaeger Goes to Red Cross Camp Cody Assignment
Ruth Jaeger enlisted as a Red Cross nurse and departed yesterday for Camp Cody in Deming New Mexico to begin her duties with the relief organization.
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Ruth Jaeger
Red Cross
Camp Cody
Deming
New Mexico
Basket Social At New School House In Pleasant Township
A basket social is set for Friday evening February 1 in the new school house near Dick Young's in Pleasant township. Everyone is welcome and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Also this week Be a r s offers exceptional values on certain lots of men's suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperati
Ella Treat
Decorah
Washington
Luther College
Prof. Sperati
Marsh Music House
Decorah Hospital
A. Sperati
Emil Rosenthal
Carl Hagen
Dick’ Young's
Pleasant Township
Bear
Also Mentioned on This Page
France
the Red Cross Report
Y. W. C. A. Drive
Campbell
the Rod and Gun Club
B. FE
Buck‘nell
R. H. Tracey
State Association For the Conservation of Fish and Game
W. H. Gibbs
Elks
the Silent Reaper
Thomas J
O. J
Benson
Detroit
Olaf
Mahnomen
Ramsey
Kvale
Nels Ramsey
Washington Prairie Church
Paul Koren
Olaus
C. K. Preus
Paint Creek
Hartvig Smeby
Viroqua
Wis
Knut Torgerson Hovey
Ingeborg Rovang
Valders
Mr. Hovey
Thomas
Mina Hovey
ST. B. Torrison
Haugen
Christine Holverson
East Broadway
Caroline Holverson
Mrs
Ludvig T. Larsen
Basket Social
Paramount-Artcraft
Bluebird Star Series
Herbert Rawlinson
Ruby LA Fayette
Marguerite Clark
Bab
Goldwyn Pictures
Oliver Morosco
Cinderella Man
Mae Marsh
Tom Moore
Motion Picture News
Upper Iowa Power CO
Jascha Heifetz
Victor Records
Victor
Drigo
Beethoven
Wieniawski
Schubert-Wilhelmj
M. J. Sourup
Iowa
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