Personal notices fill Decorah social pages
Purely personal items list visits and travel of residents from Decorah and surrounding towns. Names include Miss Ethel White Miss Alta Toplii Miss Clara Anfinson Dr A E Conrad Miss Stella Larsen T A Wold Mrs Olga OBrien and Evelyn and many others visiting Cedar Falls Waterloo McGregor St Paul Elbow Lake Madison and Cresco with trips to Ossian and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel White
Ossian
Robi. Bailey
Waterloo
Alta Toplii
Postville
Dr. Gunderson
la Crosse
Decorah
Clara Anfinson
Cedar Falls
A. E. Conrad
Chicago
Stella Larsen
McGregor
T. A. Wold
St. Olaf
Olga O'Brien
Evelyn
Iowa City
Emil Rosenthal
Dyersville
Ernest
J. Delaney
Hager Delaney
Cresco
Karen Brandt
St. Paul
Elbow Lake
Minn
Stoddard
Decatur
Alice Bakke
Glenwood
Melvin Anderson
Fred Bailey
Omaha
H. D. Paine
Marion
Clear Lake
Marian
Marjorie Green
Des Moines
Ruth Larsen
Cottonwood
Mary Alta
Henry Goocher
T. C. Hutchinson
Madison
Wis
Martha Johnson
Fergus Falls
Carlo A. Sperati
T. A. Rossing
Torstein
Bode
H. 8. Bulis
Robert Hoover
Henry Reeves
P. K. Morgan
Freeport
Edgar Jahr
Peter Johnson
Bemidji
Dibbs
Fond du Lac
Dorothy Callendar
Canada
John Callendar
C. Hallman
Austin
Eugene Hallman
Lena Bidne
Epping
N. D
Knut Iverson
L. A. Jaeger
M. Tucker
Rastetter
Nelle
Walter Rastetter
KR. C. Adams
Ella Adams
Adams
C. Anderson
Manfred
N. C
John Cronan
Jackson Junction
Bessie Carolan
Frances Tierney
John Lynch
Lawler
John Manley
New Hampton
John Carolan
Local Bridal News Highlights Three Weddings in Decorah Area
This afternoon at four, Miss Alice Daniels and John Griebel will wed at the bride’s home with Rev. M Willett officiating. The couple, moving to Pleasant Hill, receive best wishes from friends and relatives. Also on July Sth at Leslie Cox’s home in Coon Rapids, James Groff and Pearl Halverson married after Groff’s Decorah upbringing. A third couple, Robert Peterson and Elizabeth Krome, wed July 4 at the Henry Ludeking home in Decorah, planning a brief honeymoon before settling in Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Daniels
John Griebel
M. Willett
Miss Daniels
Bert Daniels
Decorah
Michael Griebel
Griebel
Pleasant Hill
Mr. Griebel
Leslie Cox
Coon Rapids
James Groff
N. R. Groff
Pearl Halverson
Sarah Halvorson
Robert Peterson
Racine
Wis
Elizabeth Krome
Devorah
Waukon
R. L. van Nice
Henry Ludeking
Clear Lake
Pride
N. Krome
Wankon
Epidemic Drove Family from New York to Decorah
Mrs Lauritz Larsen and her children arrived from New York to spend the summer with Decorah relatives. She says infantile paralysis is so serious that 0,000 children were taken out of the city last week. Rev Lauritz Larsen aids outbreak suppression and has kept himself away from his family. Extra ambulances and eight cases per trip to hospitals illustrate the scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schamel
Mount Carroll
Edgar Anderson
Crary
N. D
Decorah
Frances
Adeline Brunner
Cresco
Friar Josephson
Levening
Chicago
Edna Anderson
Mason City
Paul Hanson
Cora Hawkins
Albert Lea
Ed. Hanson
W. A. Harvey
Castalia
E. T. Reed
John Drexel
Merrill
Wis
Otto Drexel
Gavin Hjerleid
Taylor
H. A. Hersrud
C. Teslow
Fargo
Esther Bock
Arthur Amundson
Sheboygan
Will Linnevold
St. Paul
Fred Christianson
Rey McMullen
New Hampton
Josephine Olson
Clara
Mabel Nelson
Momlay
Mreg T. A. Nasser
Ohlson-Salem
William Lee
Bride
Updegraff
John B. O'Brien
Wan ‘Kon
Robert Simpson
Charles Pergler
J. A. Cutting
Cutting
Kiddy
Lauritz Larsen
New York
Luke Gallagher Nearly Loses Hand Fixing Well Pump
Luke Gallagher narrowly escaped a severe hand injury last Friday when a well pump at his home north of the city toppled after the rope broke. The pump, weighing about 250 pounds, struck his right hand, breaking two bones between the knuckles and wrist. He promptly summoned Dr. Daly for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Gallagher
Dr. Daly
A Patriotic Service At the Congregational Church
The Congregational church will hold a Sunday service next Sabbath with Dr. Willett delivering a sermon on American Ideals. Songs prayers and the decoration with flags will reflect love and aspiration for the country. Citizens are urged to wear patriotic colors and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Baker Heads to Cedar Rapids for Grinnell Tennis Tourney
George Baker departs for Cedar Rapids with partner Paul White to practice a day or two before joining a Grinnell tennis tournament. Though not a state event, the meet attracts top players from the northwest and promises fast competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Cedar Rapids
Paul White
Grinnell
Northwest
Mayor Baker Plans Two Week Car Trip to Lakes and Friends
Mayor W F Baker and his family depart today for Sioux City to join cousin Duke Baker and reach Lake McCook 8 D for a week or more of camping. The tour continues to Laverne to visit an old school friend, lasting about two weeks in total by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker
Sioux City
Mr. Baker
Duke Baker
Lake McCook
Laverne
Frankville Township Buys Road Tractor For Upgraded Streets
Frankville Township has taken a forward step in road work by purchasing a road tractor. It does its work well and its use will undoubtedly give Frankville some of the best thoroughfares in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankville
Civic League Sets Semi Monthly Meeting at Library
The Women's Civic League will hold its regular semi monthly meeting tomorrow Friday July 14 at four o clock in the library room at the courthouse. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Civic League
Court House
City Council Passes Speed Ordinance and Traffic Rules
At the last meeting the city council enacted Ordinance No. 312 restricting motor vehicle speeds and enforcing state vehicle laws. Police were instructed to curb muffler cutting and improper speed demonstrations while installing eight new street intersection posts. The mayor urged compliance with keep to the right and warned that violators face magistrate hearings.
Blaze at Rock Island yards destroys old box car
Last Thursday at breakfast time a small fire at the Rock Island yards damaged an old box car named Tale. The fire bell, Posten whistle, and siren alerted the department which quickly controlled the blaze. The car was not worth saving or the emergency effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Strawberry crop shows early harvest at Harter’s farm
John Harter reports his ever bearing strawberries planted this spring are already yielding. On Tuesday three quarts of fine berries were picked, with blossoms and green fruit promising a splendid crop while other varieties are out of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harter
Decorah Iowa Ordinance Amends Speed Limit to Fifteen
Ordinance No 312 repeals prior speed law in Decorah Iowa establishing fifteen miles per hour within city limits as the misdemeanor threshold. The measure passes July 5th 1616 and is signed by Mayor W F Barker and City Clerk F M Hughes with publication required by law. Root Beer Float noted as a staple at Parmans Soda Fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Decorah
Lowa
Towa
Iowa
W. F. Barker
F. M. Hughes
Obituary for John Goth of Ridgeway and German M E church member
John Goth born September 18 1829 in Mutterstadt Bavaria died July 4 1916 near Ridgeway after years of illness. He migrated with family to Ripley Indiana then Clayton County Iowa before settling near Ridgeway in 1891. Married Margareth Groh in 1852 they had seven children. He joined the M E church at age 20 and remained active and cared for by his children in old age. Burial was at the German M E church cemetery near Ridgeway with Rev A F Cameron and Rev Schumaker officiating. His wife preceded him by about twenty years. Grandchildren and other relatives survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goth
Mutterstadt
Bavaria
Germany
Ridgeway
Mr. Goth
Ripley Co
Ind
Clayton County
Iowa
Margareth Groh
John W
Mary A
John Butz
Caroline
Charles E
Lydia
George
Sarah
Lee Robinson
M. E. Church
Church Announcements and Service Details
Christian Science Freeman building second floor plans Sunday July 16 at 10 45 am lesson subject Life Sunday school after morning service Wednesday 8 pm testimony meeting First Lutheran I B Torrison pastor English services at 10 30 am Sunday July 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Scitence
Freeman
I. B. Torrison
A Glorious Day in Town With Park Concerts
A vivid report describes last Sunday as the perfect summer day in town with azure skies and mild warmth. Most residents enjoyed outdoor activities while the Merchants band entertained at the park with extensive classical and popular selections, drawing large crowds. Also notes sales on travel bags and fresh fruit sundaes at Par man’s Soda Fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Band
Change in Milwaukee Sunday train times announced
The Sunday Milwaukee road schedule shifts with a morning train now arriving at 7:15 and departing at 8:10. Also includes an ad for Dean's Ointment, 50 cents a box, claimed to relieve skin itching such as hives eczema itch or salt rheum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Dean
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A. A. Seelye
Burr Oak
Fred Foltz
Bailey Springs
Chas. Hauber
Tom Holmes
Farmington
Dr. Barfoot
Gena Smith
H. A. Bloom
Harry Skinner
Minneapolis
Marie Skinner
Charlotte Mollart
Edna and
Myrie Stonebraker
Paul Hess
Montpelier
Vermont
M. Strand
Carl
Mrs. Shelly
Ella Treat
Sear Norgard
Plattsburgh
Horace Weiser
Mr. Norgard
Montreal
Long Lake Lodge
Maine
Lawrenceville Academy
Princeton
G. R. Baker
Los Angeles
Winnesbiek County
Fo W H
A.C. Baker
A Angeles
Eo - Frankville Township
Civic League Meeting
Parman’s
E. J. Hook
Commercial Hotel
U. P. Lisher
L. B
Calmar
Studebaker
Mitchell
Ford
R. Bk. Bergeson
Town
P. K. Hoffland
West Main Street
Republican
Bud Bros
Houth
J. Bucknell
McNess Sanitary
Johnson, Decorah
California
Hutchinson Grocery Co
Parman
Citizens Savings Bank
Home OF Sound Banking
Fier WA Bs Csuane
RTT
Ice
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