Purely Personal in Decorah and Nearby Visits
A long list of county residents and visitors travel between Decorah Cresco and nearby towns. People from Postville Calmar Lake Mills Minneapolis Chicago Adams Northfield St Paul and Des Moines are described as visiting relatives or being guests at local homes. Several depart for business trips, while others plan extended visits to Osage Spirit Lake or Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Krabbe
Ole Grende
Calmar
P. H. Peterson
Lake Mills
Peder Neste
Annie Plank
Cresco
Jayne
Mondike
Mont
Martin Woldum
Arnie Veir
Chicago
Fred Carlson
Minneapolis
Selma Nelson
Inwood
Town
J. M. Clemenson
Ringstad
Iown
E. M. Knutson
Adams
Albert Hammersness
Melvin Hutchinson
Madison
Wis
Lloyd Liesenberg
Mason City
Ruth Larsen
Esther Torrison
Anna Dale
Duke Houx
Cedar Rapids
Charles Falck
Charles Putnam
Ames
Jerusha Hislop
Henry Amundsen
Emma Woelstein
Elizabeth Byrnes
Gilbert Juve
Tilla Juve
Chester
Alex. Haatvedt
A. M. Severson
Adams, Minn
Edward Matterson
Ethel Allen
Victor
Frida
Frank G. Maltby
Ruth
Northfield
M. D. Whitney
B.A. Olson
Braham
Duluth
Roseland
Reinertson
Will Lee
Spencer
Nels Knutson
T. C. Bangstad
H. C. Moen
Decorah
C. W. Peterson
W. Barth
Garretson
Scandinavian bankers visit as West tour guests
Distinguished guests arrive Friday morning in the West for a tour. President Borreson of Drammens Private Bank and Mr. Knut Bachke, president of Andresen's Bank, Christiania, Norway, join Birger Osland of the Norwegian American Steamship Co. and C. J. Weiser hosts. They are organizers of the five million dollar Scandinavian Trust Company of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borreson
Drammens Private Bank
Drammens
Norway
Knut Bachke
Birger Osland
Norwegian American Steamship Company
C. J. Weiser
Bachke
Andresen
Bank of
Christiania
Scandinavian Trust Company of
New York
West
Hanson Son Promoted to First Lieutenant in 57th U S Infantry
Lieut Hanson is advised by telegram that his son Conrad has been promoted to first lieutenant in the 57th U S Infantry. Official communication confirms the advancement and unit assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Hanson
Conrad
57Th
U. S. Infantry
Red Cross Captains Appointed in Decorah Auxiliary
The Decorah Red Cross women's auxiliary lists ward captains and generals for five wards with over five hundred members enrolled. Plans call for additional captains after company checks, with each company to include ten or more members as active work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary of the Red Cross Chapter
First Ward
Effie Jewell
Miss. J. C. Hexom
J. B. Wist
Henry Ness
W. 8S. Hayward
L. Bruffedt
M. L. Bailey
C. Hoeg
C. L. Topliff
N. R. Groff
Cora Simpson
Adolph Lee
Mds
W. B. Reed
A. H. Kirkeby
Lutie B. Larsen
H. C. Hjerleid
B. J. McKay
Jacob Hamre
H. H. Thomas
J. H. Duncan
E. Bear
Will Bernatz
A. M. Severson
Clara Anfinson
Fourth Ward
Clara G. Willett
T. C. Hutchinson
O. W. Holm
Julia Hobek
J. H. Bradish
Edith Simmons
E. J. Hook
R. H. Tracy
John Bollinger
Julia Gjermo
E. E. Berg
Eugene Williams
L. G. Helgeson
Wn. McVettie
Louise Barcot
Fifth Ward
C. K. Preus
Mols
C. A. Sperati
R. Malmin
George Hislop
L. A. Marsh
Jacobson
W. Meyrick
T. Stabo
Decorah
Mrs. C. L. Holcomb Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. C. L. Holcomb formerly Lillian Morrison died July 5 after a five year illness. Born January 26, 1857 in Fond du Lac Wisconsin she married Charles L. Holcomb in Decorah September 15 1875. Survived by husband two children Will G. Holcomb Duluth and Maude E. Jones Mason City two brothers J R Morrison Minneapolis and Fred D Morrison Br oton Minn. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with Eastern Star in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Holcomb
Treble Clef Club Entertains Ladies at Eastman Home
About forty members of the Treble Clef club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. L. C. Eastman’s home to hear Wilfred Bendall’s setting of The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Tennyson. Mrs. M. J. Aubolee, club leader, read the poem and the composition was sung by the club followed by light refreshments. The group, formed two years ago, includes Mads Aubolee Cora Simpson Richard Schrubbe B. O. Marsh Julia Gjermo E. J. Hook L. O. Eastman Nellie Beaver and Kate Hustvedt with Miss Nellie Hustvedt as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Eastman
Wilfred Bendall
Alfred Tennyson
M. J. Aubolee
Mads. Aubolee
Cora Simpson
Ichard Schrubbe
B. O. Marsh
Julia Gjermo
E. J. Hook
L. O. Eastman
Nellie Beaver
Kate Hustvedt
Decorah Speakers in Demand for 4th of July
Decorah furnished three speakers for Independence Day events. City Attorney Nelson spoke in Mabel, Rev. G. S. Lackland addressed Spillville, and Prof. C. L. Olson delivered remarks at Bryerlin Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Nelson
Mabel
G. S. Lackland
Spillville
C. L. Olson
Bryerlin, Minn
Red Cross Picnic Planned by Winneshiek County Chapter
The Winneshiek County Red Cross chapter organizes a city park picnic on Sunday July 22 inviting county residents. A speaker may attend and the Merchants band led by Prof C A Sperati will perform in the afternoon. Details will follow next week. The event stresses broad Red Cross membership and world wide humanitarian aid with Sabbath concerns kept in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County Red Cross Chapter
Merchants Band
C. A. Sperati
Red Cross
Winneshickey
J J Lomen Dies After Long Illness in Minnesota
The St Paul Pioneer Press reports the death of J J Lomen Monday afternoon at St Paul hospital after a six year bout with locomotor ataxia. He was son of Gilbert T Lomen a pioneer of Winneshiek county and served three terms as assistant secretary of state and long time chief clerk in the secretary's office. He leaves a son Ernest Lomen of Lewiston Idaho and a daughter Mrs S M Keefod of Baudette Minn plus two brothers J J Lomen mayor of Nome Alaska and Ole Lomen of Fosston Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
J. J. Lomen
Lomen
Gilbert T. Lomen
Winneshick County
Minnesota
Ernest Lomen
Lewiston
Idaho
8. M. Keefod
Baudette
Minn
Nome
Alaska
Ole Lomen
Fosston
Paralyzed Mrs Baker Stricken for Second Time
Old friends report Mrs. Eldred R. Baker has paralysis for about two weeks with speech affected. second stroke after earlier foot involvement. They live in Riverside, Chicago area. Mrs O G Arneson also struck by paralysis Sunday evening, left side affected. she called for help and Mrs M C Dalvey aided her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldred R. Baker
O. G. Arneson
M. C. Dalvey
Woman Suffers Compound Arm Fracture In Fall
Mrs O Monson fell on cement stairs at East Main Street sustaining a compound fracture of the left arm and humerus. Dr Stabo reduced the fractures and she was taken to the hospital where she is doing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Monson
East Main Street
Stabo
Monson
McClaskey McDowell Wedding Set for July 28 in Chicago
Royal Francis McClaskey and Katherine McDowell will wed Saturday July 28 at the New England Congregational church in Chicago. They will reside at 4712 North Sawyer Avenue after August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Royal Francis McClaskey
Katherine McDowell
New England Congregational Church
Chicago
Earl Chris Ten Recovers From Bakery Burn Injury
Earl Chris ten has recovered from severe burns sustained at a bakery and has returned to work. Doctors say the scars will likely be minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Christen
Sears
Death of Decorah figure Fred Hencke in Los Angeles
The late Fred Hencke died June 23 in Los Angeles after a long, gradual decline. Born January 6, 1852 in Germany, he lived in Decorah after moving from Duluth and Milwaukee earlier. Survived by his son F. W. Hencke and daughter Mrs. C. E. Barthell of Ann Arbor. Remains to be brought to Decorah for burial in Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Fred Hencke
Decorah
Mr. Hencke
Germany
America
Milwaukee
McGregor
Olson
Duluth
F. W. Hencke
Ann Arbor
Mich
Phelps Cemetery
Hencke
Red Cross pennants sold to aid relief drive
Mr and Mrs Fred J Rosenthal spearhead a local drive to supply Red Cross pennants. They provide materials and sew the pennants for sale at 25 cents each to raise funds for the Red Cross society. Proceeds go entirely to the cause and sales begin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Rosenthal
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Mr. Rosenthal
No Civic Club Meeting This Week Postponed
Civic Club members are notified that the regular monthly meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Mrs. T. C. Hutchinson serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
T. C. Hutchinson
Hog and cattle shipments to eastern markets stir local concern
On Saturday many hogs and fine beef cattle were shipped from Decorah to eastern markets where they were slaughtered and dressed meat sent back for sale to county residents. The note voices unease over high prices and the distribution of foodstuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Circus Date Change In Postville
H L Lamar contracting agent for Barnum and Bailey announced a route change due to floods and shifted the Postville circus date to Thursday August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Lamar
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Postville
Elkader and Decorah Baseball Game Postponed by Rain at Fair Grounds
Rain made the fair grounds too wet to play last Sunday delaying the scheduled baseball clash between Elkader and Decorah. Elkader arrived ready but the field was unplayable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Wits
Elkader
Decorah
Meeting of the Winneshiek Red Cross Chapter
A Winneshiek County American Red Cross meeting is set for Friday July 13 1917 at 2 PM in the large court room of the Decorah Iowa courthouse. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Rev Paul Koren chairs this session. Summer apparel and a clearance sale at Decorah Suit and Coat Store are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Court House
Decorah
Iowa
Paul Koren
Decorah Suit & Coat Store
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Tracy
Clara Blagsvedt
Prairie du Chien
R. N. Gilkinson
Waterloo
Des Moines
Florence Marsh
Clear Lake
Peter
Melvin Johnson
Elgin
Jennie Nelson
Red Wing
Peter Jensen
Wilma Monroe
Owa‘tonna
T. A. Bailey
J. J. Tisher
Seattle
Western
Charles van Horn
Fort Des Moines
Henry Haas
Chas. Haas
C.K. Preus
la Crosse
Tues- Fin Schulze
Virginia
Henry Schulze
Marjorie Severance
Ream
E. H. Erickson
Scott Donaldson
Carl Ingvoldstad
Lorna
Colorado Springs
Margaret Riley
Dubuque
Agnes Riley
Waucoma
Lizzie Riley
Nancy G. Bailey
Nash Organization
W. F. Baker
Fred _D. Baker
Ogema
Harry
Arthur Baker
Detroit
J. M. Bernatz
Goiter
Rochester
Otto Dahljelm
Hildegaarde
Harlowton
Herman Preus
Montana
Andrew Jones
Clausen
Monana
Ida Engbretson
J. Kallevang
St. Croix Falls
Oscar Ringdahl
Arthur Ingvoldstad
Sterling B. Slater
C. N. Goddard
Hitchcock
Oak
Roy Hurley
Wessington Springs
S. C
Manning
H. C. Manning
Burr Oak
Grover A. Alderman
Lake Park
Clermont
J. A. McCusker
Alderman
B. F. Newcomer
Albert Darling
Ridgeway
Griswold Boys
Hesper
Fayette
D. A. Benjamin
Springfield
Ben Bear
Benjamin
A. O. Gullixson
Brycelin, Minn
Oscar L. Olson
Gullixson
Campbell
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne
Mott & CO
Skinner
Lieut. Hanson
Treble Clef Club
RED Cross Picnic
City Park
St. Lomen
E.j.parman
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