Purely Personal Social Notes From Decorah Area
John Rygg visited Cresco for business while Ed Bear returned from Chicago. Miss Nettie Gunderson visited Ridgeway with her parents while Stulins Rosenthal came back from Montana. Fred Rewn and other locals traveled for business in Milwaukee and Chicago. Various locals, including Sadie Brunner, the Logsdons to Monona for Frank Bacon’s funeral, and Clara Tostenson attending E. T. Vick’s funeral, appear in this community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rygg
Cresco
Bear
Chicago
Nettie Gunderson
Ridgeway
Stulins Rosenthal
Montana
Fred Rewn
Milwaukee
Wennes
Spring Grove
Decorah
Herman Dale
Chiago
Sadie Brunner
W. F. Perry
T. P. Logsdon
Monona
Frank Bacon
Clara Tostenson
Kensett
E. T. Vick
John Anderson
St. Paul
Luella
Simon
A. Leytze
Mr. Leytze
Carl Amundson
Clermont
J. A. Nelson
Ed. Hallock
J. H. Neff
Eagle Grove
Ole Rovang
Torger Hovey
Bryant
Ethel Allen
Clarence Thayer
Chris. Dale
Des Moines
Sergt
Christian Dale
Camp Dodge
Thurston Kjome
Harlem
Mont
G. N. Kjome
Helen Wilcox
Minneapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
Mrs Bertha Mott Heads 32nd Semiannual New York Trip
Mrs Bertha Mott sails for New York on her thirty second semiannual mission to source goods for Mott & Co. stores in Decorah and Cresco. Her son J W Mott accompanies her from Cresco. She notes that past trips had abundant stocks and sharp wholesale competition, while now securing goods at any price is the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Mott
New York
Mott & Co
Decorah
Cresco
J. W. Mott
Raymond Grant Preaches First Sermon at Elma
In Harness Early Raymond Grant son of Rev A R Grant and Mrs A R Grant preached his first sermon last Sunday at Elma He left Cornell College to take the Elma Bassett charge for the balance of the year hoping to maintain his standard and graduate with his Cornell class next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Grant
A. R. Grant
Elma
Cornell College
Elma-Bassett
Cornell
Stork Special Delivers Babies to Local Families
Allan Clement Stortz, weight 84 lbs, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs A Stortz on Thursday last January 24. On the same day a son was born to Mr. and Mrs Richard Bucknell Jr weighing 8 pounds. Sunday last a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Geo Rastetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Clement Stortz
A. Stortz
Richard Bucknell, Jr
Geo. Rastetter
Nonagenarian Kinney Dies After Illness
Morton M. I. Kinney, aged ninety six, passed away on Monday due to infirmities of age. He was the county’s sole resident at that age besides Wilson Daubney of Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
M. I. Kinney
R Kinney
Wilson Daubney
Decorah
Decorah Merchants Band Reorganization Approved
At a Decorah Commercial Club meeting a petition to form a trusteeship and take over band management was approved. Ben Bear R Alvver and George W Johnson named as trustees with $200 annual city support possible. Prof Carlo Sperati hired as director for 1918 to ensure municipal band musicianship and city ownership of equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Merchants Band
Prof. Sperati
Decorah Commercial Club
Decorah Merchants Band
Commercial Clu
Ben Bear
R. Alvver
George W. Johnson
Hook
Bergeson
J. A. Nelson
Carlo A. Sperati
Sperati
Y. W. C. A. Drive Sunday for War Relief Funds
Local YWCA drive to canvass homes next Sunday from 2 to 6 p m to raise 1200 for American girls serving in European hospitals. The appeal notes they face daily danger aiding the sick and wounded and calls for small, regular donations, including quarters and half dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Europe
Winneshiek County
Red Cross
Luther and St Olaf Face Big Basketball Test Tomorrow
Luther aims to extend a perfect season as St Olaf comes to the college gym for an eye catching matchup. Luther won all games this season including a 8 to 5 return win at Campion Prairie du Chien. St Olaf has been in strong form this season with a decisive win over the North Dakota Aggies, making the duel highly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
St. Olaf
Campion
Prairie du Chien
North Dakota Aggies
Decorah Choral Union Rehearsal for Washington's Birthday
The Decorah Choral Union will meet February 4 and 11 at 7 45 PM in the NKB Lith church parlors to practice songs for a Community Singing as part of the National Week of Song. Members should bring copies of The Seasons and may obtain Fifty-five Songs and Choirs at Marsh Muss House and Decorah Music Shop for 10 cents. Everyone is invited to join in preparing a grand program for Washington's Birthday on February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Choral Union
NKB
Lith
Ehurch
Choral Union
Marsh Muss
Decorah
Washington
Registrants Advised on Draft Enlistment Options
The Winneshiek Board urges registrants to enlist through the government service branches, with the only exception being those slated for the next increment who may not enlist. A current call seeks enlistments in the forest reserve and engineers corps at Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Hoard
Forest Reserve and Engineers’ Corps
Vancouver
French Scientist Claims Heatless Electric Energy Invention
A French scientist announces a claim for a heat free electric energy invention. He asserts the device produces power without generating heat and keeps details secret.
Obituaries for Erick Vick and Richard Madden
Two Decorah area obituaries report Erick T. Vick dying January 25 at his home from asthma and heart failure. Born October 14, 1846 in Norway, he immigrated in 1867 and lived in Madison township before moving to Decorah. Survived by wife Carrie Sampson and nine children plus siblings. funeral at First Evangelic church with Norwegian cemetery interment. Richard Madden died January 25 of paralysis at East Main. Born October 11, 1838 in County Tipperary, Ireland, he settled in Decorah after Ohio years, served in government iron work in Memphis, admired U S Navy, funeral at St Benedicts with Catholic cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick T. Vick
Mr. Vick
Norway
America
Madison Township
Carrie Sampson
Henry Lubke
Decorah
Almer Wheatman
Calmar Township
George Vick
Hettinger
N. D
Theodore
Oscar
Clarence
Clara
Gina
Reuben
T. T. Throndson
Ingri Vick
Raase Hangen
Richard Madden
East Main
Madden
County Tipperary
Ireland
Ohio
Margaret Harmon
Perry
Mary Madde
Wm. Madden
Fargo
Mr. Madde
Memphis
Tenn
U. S. Navy
Farragut
Dewey
Clarke
MacPherson
East Water Street
St. Benedict's Church
Father Hogan
Decorah resident Calvin Skinner dies in Chicago hospital
Calvin Skinner of Decorah and vicinity died January 24 in a Chicago hospital after heart leakage. His remains were brought to Freeport by grandson H. O. Marietta. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at Freeport Methodist Church with Rev. A R Grant officiating. He was 79, born December 20, 1898, and survived by five children and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Skinner
Decorah
Psychopath
Chicago
Freeport
H. O. Marietta
Skinner
Freeport Methodist Church
A. R. Grant
Hewie
Back From the Trenches at Grand Opera House Meeting
A special meeting is arranged at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening February 12 with national figures including Everett Colby of New Jersey and Dr. Wilbur of Leland Stanford University. The local committee awaits the third member and the executive slate features Prof. C. K. Preus and others. The Luther College Concert Band will provide music and lead a singing of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asfar
Grand Opera House
Everett Colby
New Jersey
Wilbur
Leland Stanford University
C. K. Preus
Ben Vear
B.J. Curtin
Ro Algnes
T. C. Hutchinson
Luther College
America
Wits
France
England
Italy
Leather College student to contest at Fairfield
Arthur J. Tolo departed yesterday for Fairfield to represent Leather College in the Intercollegiate oratorical contest. He will deliver his oration America and Patriotism, which won first place in the English oration contest at Tether in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Tolo
Fairfield
Leather College
Tom
America
Tether
Tolstad Funeral Held at United Lutheran Church
Sigurd Tolstad who died at Fort Bliss was brought home to Decorah. Funeral services Sunday at 3 pm at United Lutheran Church drew a large crowd with civic and military attendees. Born July 11 1906 in Decorah, he died January 21 last, survived by his father and five sisters. Tolstad had recently joined the service and earned gold medals for horsemanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigurd Tolstad
Fort Bliss
Texas
Decorah
United Lutheran Church
Swezey
Orr
Wilson
Cadwell
Hughes Post
Fire Department
Merchants Band
Pall Beaers
O. Glesne
United Church
Hook
Bertha Berg
Geo. W. Johnsson
M. Unseth
W. B. Ingvoldstad
Ida
Ruby
Anna
Gerda
Des Moines
Hazle
Beloit
Sigurd
Ben Bear Heads to New York for Spring Purchases
Ben Bear departed for New York on a spring trip to arrange purchases for next winter. His spring lines were bought months ago and await inspection, with a two week schedule. On return he will meet E. J. Curtin in Chicago to confer with fair traction representatives. The Winneshiek fair faces a tough year as patrons have already seen the best amusements and expect no new features until the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
New York
E. J. Curtin
Chicago
America
Mystery Joker Believed Near Court House
A humorous note circulates about a joker near the courthouse. Suspected to be Denny Horan, though no identity is confirmed. A seven to eight foot snow pile stands by the sidewalk bearing a placard reading Beware, September Morn is buried here below. No signature follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Denny Horan
Dr. Schol
Change of Dance Date for Red Cross Benefit
Due to a patriotic meeting on Friday night February 12, the Flies postponed their Red Cross dance. It was decided to hold the dance next week Friday night February 5.
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Red Cross
Local Fuel Committee Urges Wood Use Amid Coal Shortage
A Winneshick County fuel committee reports nationwide coal restrictions require conserving coal and burning wood where possible. Iowa Fuel Administrator Webster orders, citizens urged to open stores 8:30 to 5:30 and cooperate fully to ease the crisis, with local committees offering help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webster
Iowa
Ben Bear
Decorah
P. Ode
Calmar
M. J. Klein
Ossian
Winneshick Co
Quartermaster Corps Enlistee to Leave for Florida
Gavin Hjerleid, formerly employed in a Blair bank, will visit his parents briefly this week before reporting to Jacksonville, Florida, to begin service in the Quartermaster's Corps. He emphasizes thoughts beyond himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Hjerleid
Blair
Wis
Jacksonville
Fla
Quartermaster’s Department
Shower for Miss Elizabeth Thompson at Geo Browns
A miscellaneous shower celebrated Miss Elizabeth Thompson on Saturday evening January 26 at the Geo Browns home. Guests enjoyed the company and gifts as well as the cheerful atmosphere. The notice ends with a plea to buy War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Brown
Elizabeth Thompson
So, Long Letty at Grand Opera House
The New York Musical company with 46 performers brings So Long Letty to the Grand Opera House for a Wednesday night show on February 18. Despite a season closure, managers Weiser and Bear decided to open for this attraction from Oliver Morosco, promising a splendid treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Opera House
Oliver Morosco
Weiser & Bear
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Lomen
Albert Lea
Northeastern
Tolstad
Bluebird Photoplays
Carmel Myers
Bernard Macfadden
Artcraft Pictures
WM. S. Hart
Wolves of the Rail
Hart
Ziegfield
the Castle
the Tribune
Quartermaster’s Corps
Letty
John C. Hexom & Son
Iowa State Dairy Association
Dairy Calf Club
Germany
Austria
Dairy Association
the National Bank OF Decorah
Raymond C. Hjerleid
Asst
Cashier
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