Decorah News Updates From Local and Visiting Guests
N J Nelson from Burr Oak and many others visited Decorah this week. Residents and visitors from Ossian High Landville Calmar and West Union stopped by for business and social calls. Several travelers attended funerals and district Odd Fellows sessions while others visited relatives in Rochester Chicago and Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Nelson
Burr Oak
Helmer Forde
Highlandville
A. W. Oxley
Ossian
Decorah
Sturos
Locust
Ole Thorson
Hesper Township
B. B. Harvey
W. M. Allen
A. Hunter
Castalia
H. J. Hutchinson
Chicago
R. F. Gibson
St. Paul
Augusta Teske
New Albia
Reiser
Clarence Johnson
Crookston
Geo. Bakken
W. R. Shea
New Hampton
Agnes Maroney
James
J. Langhans
Wm. Bernatz
Rochester
N. Nelson
West Union
J. Weseal
A. Dyrland
Calmar
E. E. Dyrland
Mary Ruffridge
Greene
John Ruffridge
Amilia Mickelson
G. Frick
E. W. Cutting
Messena
The
Odd Fellows
N. R. Groff
Owatonna
Theo. Bailey
Raymond Fitch
Minneapolis
M. B. Fitch
W. H. Carter
W. H. Boyer
Borger Hanson
Fort Dodge
Danielson
I. D. Yilvisaker
Mayville
N. D
L. E. Davidson
J. J. Marsh
Susie Marsh
Detroit
Mich
Jos
Shima
Fort Atkinson
W. Puffer
Martha Gallagher
Dubuque
Pat Gallagher
Gertrude Golz
Waterloo
O. E. Schmidt
Knut Baker
Waterville
U. S
E. C. Inquist
L. Quandahl
Labolt
John Kern
Ruffridge
Imogen
Jesse Limbeck
Clair Gilbert
John Dinger
L. H. Demo
Rockwell
A Fred Thomas
Col Shields Lectures in Decorah on Wild Game Defense
Col G C Shields of New York editor of Shields Magazine and president of the League of American Sportsmen will lecture at the Decorah Lyceum. He advocates protecting wild game and explains their value to crops and trees, using his lantern slides. He speaks at the Grand Opera House next Monday evening with Steiner coupon No. 3 for season ticket holders.
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Decorah l
America
Col
G. C. Shields
New York
Shields’ Magazine
League of American Sportsmen
Decorah Lyceum Committee
Col. Shields
Decorah
Grand Opera House
Becomes Bank President at Beach ND First National
The Golden Valley Chronicle reports O C Attletweed has been named president of the First National Bank of Beach North Dakota. He joined the Beach bank in its early days and was cashier three years ago. Attletweed hails from Springfield township and studied at Valder business college. He previously clerked at Citizens Savings Bank. E J Curtin remains vice president of the Beach bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Valley Chronicle
O. C. Attletweed
First National Bank of
Beach
N. D
Attletweed
Beach Bank
Springfield Township
Valder Business College
Citizens Savings Bank
E. J. Curtin
Illness Abates for Senator Jewell Word
Word reached last week that Senator Jewell was ill and on Thursday was admitted to a hospital. The ailment is unknown but suspected stomach trouble. Dr M D Jewell received a telegram Monday morning, prompting family accompaniment. Gladys traveled to Des Moines as doctors noted improvement and prognosis remained hopeful for discharge later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Jewell
M. D. Jewell
Gladys
Des Moines
District Court Session Opens Under Judge Hobson
The first term of the district court meets next week with Judge Hobson presiding. Few major trials are booked including State of Town versus Wm Halvorson for assault. Fred W Haase versus Louise McCluskey for $25 000 damages. O C Olson of Calmar versus Milwaukee railroad for $25 000 damages. Grand jury to meet Monday and petit jury Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Hobson
State of Town
Wm. Halvorson
Fred W. Haase
Louise McCluskey
O. C. Olson
Calmar
Milwaukee Railroad
Narrow Escape for Henry Hiller in Sled Incident
Henry Hiller had a close call Monday while moving long hardware. A heavy iron sled hanging from the ceiling fell, its runner point piercing his hat and delivering a glancing blow to the forehead, fortunately not causing serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hiller
Injured in Runaway in Ossian Causes Bruises and Leg Injury
The Will Boeckman team ran away in Ossian last Saturday crossing the horses struck his sister, knocking her down and inflicting several bruises. One horse stepped on her leg or kicked it, creating a very bad cut. On Monday we learned her injuries are more serious than first thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Boeckman
Ossian
Wne
Public Library Benefit at Marsh's Hall This Monday
The Monday club will host a benefit entertainment for the public library tomorrow afternoon from two to five at Marsh's hall. The event aims to raise funds for a worthy cause and invites community support with entertaining programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh’s Hall
Socialist Lectures Ready to Open Course
Harry Komornik announces all preparations completed for a socialist lecture course. Funds are raised and the itinerary is being arranged. The course is expected to begin next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Komornik
Retired Norwegian educator Laur Larsen Ends 57-Year Career
Dr Laur Larsen, longtime president of Luther College and editor of Kirkelandende, retires after 57 years of service. Born 1833 in Christiania, he arrived in America in 1857 and shaped Norwegian Lutheran education, church work, and journalism across Decorah and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laur. Larsen
Minneapolis Journal
Luther
Larsen
America
Dr. Larson
Christiansand
Norway
University of Christiania
Rush River
Pierce
Wisconsin
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
Luther College
Larson
Halfway Creek
Wis
Decorah
Lutheran Synod
Kirkendende
West Decorah Residence Sold to John Ask
Real estate items report Mrs A L Abbey sold her West Decorah home to John Ask of Hesper. Occupied by Col Brandt, transfer to be complete with possession March 1. Also the National Bank of Decorah sold the Claiborn Day residence in the second ward to Nels Qualley who plans to tear it down and build two new cottages with ample ground space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Abbey
West Decorah
John Ask
Hesper
Col. Brandt
National Bank of Decorah
Claiborn
Nels Qualley
Qualley
Mrs Stringer Improving After Severe Burns
Dr Woodward reported yesterday that Mrs James Stringer, badly burned three weeks ago, is improving daily. She rests easily most of the time and has less pain. He expressed hopeful expectations for her recovery, noting the case as fortunate and remarkable.
Lyceum Course Ticket Holders Lecture at Grand Opera House
Shields of New York will lecture at the Grand Opera House Monday evening February Ard filling Dr Steiners date. Use coupon No. % for admission to this entertainment. Fine silk hose for men 25 cents per pair not more than four pairs to each customer. Bear's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GO. Shields
New York
Grand Opera House
Dr. Steiners
Bear's
Falls on Ice Cause Injuries
Harry Jennish suffered a double fracture below the knee after slipping on an icy sidewalk near the old post office. Robert Donald and Charley Lambert helped extract him, and Dr. M. D. Jewell treated the break at home. Mail carrier R. G. Price broke a wrist on Knorr's harness shop sidewalk, with Allert Larson assisting. Miss Agnes Swenson broke her left arm after sliding down River street incline near Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jennish
Robert Donaldson
Charley Lambert
M. D. Jewell
R. G. Price
Reinbeck Bowed By Luther In Saturday Fight At Home
Reinbeck high school lost to Luther prep last Saturday with Luther leading 22 to 8 at halftime and finishing 65 to 8. Decorah and New Hampton results are cited with Decorah boys 31 New Hampton 24 and Decorah girls 18 to 8. Tomorrow Fayette and Decorah play on the local floor, a rematch anticipated from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinbeck High School
Luther
Decorah
Reinbeck
Towa
New Hampton
Fayette and
Skunk hunt yields eleven skins for Decorah pair
In conversation with C A Shattuck of Frankville, the Kneeskern boys found a skunk den while hunting and twelve killed eleven skunks. The furs were valued at about 35 dollars each. The report cites Justice Barthel on Saturday January 25 1913 involving Albert Thompson and Mrs Annie Thompson of Decorah.
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C. A. Shattuck
Frankville
Kneeskern
Justice Barthel
Albert Thompson
Annie Thompson
Decorah
Sunny South Co to perform at Grand Opera House Friday
J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Company brings its long running Negro attraction to the Grand Opera House Friday evening February Mth. The show boasts top Negro singers dancers and comedians along with bright tuneful music and vaudeville stunts not typically seen outside large cities. A solo concert band and orchestra accompany the program as the Koontown parade heads at noon in Ady i peina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rockwell
Sunny South Company
Grand Opera House
America
Sunny South
Oon
Mail Agent Hurt on Rock Island Line
Walter Winn, mail agent for the Rock Island route between Cedar Rapids and West Union, was struck by a truck loaded with trunks at Donnan station as the train arrived. The crane on the mail car swung and hit him in the jaw, knocking him across the car. his jaw bruised, eye blackened, but not broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winn
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
West Union
Donnan Station
Winn
Men’s Supper at Congregational Church Friday
The men of the Congregational church plan a supper in the church parlors on Friday February 21st with George and Martha Washington expected to attend. A male quartet of top local musicians will perform old time songs and rooms will be decorated in national colors. Further details to follow.
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Congregational Church
George
Martha Washington
Masquerade Ball at Steyer's Opera House Tonight
Rescue Hose Co No 1 announces a masquerade ball at Steyer's opera house tonight with tickets selling well. Prizes are on display in Oehler and Hiller's windows, and a shoe sale offers about 100 pairs of fine shoes at less than cost of manufacture. Sale begins Saturday February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescue Hose Co
Steyer’s
Opera House
Oehler & Hiller
Ben Bear
Ice Harvest Advances with Strong Quality Ice
The ice harvest has progressed satisfactorily for a week. Tavener Bros finished filling their house last Monday night and anticipate next summer's trade. Ice quality is fine, clear, and sound, the best in years, with about eighteen inches thickness. Remaining work includes private houses and county creameries relying on Decorah for supply.
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Tavener Bros
M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Sale Offer
The pastor will occupy his own pulpit next Sabbath at 10 30 a m The Challenge and Test of a Christian Life at 7 30 p m A Small Man on a High Perch The evening service opens a series of evangelical services with special music All are invited A fine lot of handkerchiefs selling at half price Saturday
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Iowa
A. K. Bartley & Son
W. C. Grindeland
Julia K. Bidne
Knox
P. K. Bidne
Frank Dornbach
McCallum
McGregor
Millie Rye
Mason City
H. H. Krome
Prairie du Chien
LaCrosse
Albert Ask
Marion
Waukon
H. J. Ellifson
Spring Green
M. FB. Hanson
Hauge
Mollie Ta
Julia Taglie
Geo. Takken
Mamie Rinker
Enderlin
Trene Schaller
M. Bridge
A. W. Freeman
Rapid City
Edward Wicks
A. J. Jewell
John Pierce
Canton
Minn
Mia
Harry Pierce
Hawarden
Canada
J. W. Miller
W. J. Hayswirth
Chas
Wells
Hegtvedt
Dallas
A. T. Holton
Harry Graceman
Sioux Falls
May Morrison
Lime Springs
Ray Topliff
Postville
Fred Bailey
E. N. Mayer
Victor Johnson
Nordness Creamery
George Stringer
Chas. Falck
Leo Falck
Carrie
Strawberry Point
L. R. Schrempf
Florence Foley
Kohlman
A. Schneider
P. C. Bloomfield
Elkader
Wm. Laubie
Chris. Rubie
Waverly
Anton Erickson
C. O. Moore
Braddock
Public Library
Real Estate Transactions
Lyceum
H. J. Jennish
Basket Ball
J. C. Rockwell’s
Sunny South Co
M. E. Church Notes
F. S. Putnam, the
Brush Man
Bear’s
Dr Ts
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