Decorah Social Notes Mention Many Local Visitors
A flood of arrivals and departures fills Decorah columns as residents, relatives, and friends converge from St. Paul Twin Cities and Cresco to Badger Prairie and nearby towns. Travel, visits, and engagements involve Amys, Hansons, Kings, and dozens more across Cedar Rapids, Minot, Minneapolis, Osage, Burr Oak, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Cameron
Cresco
Clara Niess
St. Paul
M. P. Riggs
Castalia
Decorah
Alta Holland
Waterloo
W. J. Cooley
Cedar Rapids
A. Stinger
G. Stub
Rosine Thomas
Bonair
E. J. Hook
Ella Clark
Claude Taylor
Northfield
Margaret
Mary Schremser
Nora Springs
Olson
Wilson
Wis
A. 0
West Decorah
J. C. Tarvestad
Ruth
Grinnell
Mirs
B. A. Johnson
Olga Saxvik
Locust
R. K. Ulen
G. W. Shattuck
Estherville
J. G. Lund
Minneapolis
J. P. Hager
Washington Prairie
Wm. Waterman
Davenport
A. C. Baker
Nora
Lilian Wohlford
Max van Vliet
Burr Oak
Miles, Town
Nellie Wohlford
Sylvia Cooke
Mrs
Hart
Hot Springs
Ark
Martin Hobek
South
Washington Street
Harold Barsch
Red Wing
Adam Barsch
Carlie Brown
Austin
Preston
Libbie Hiller
Charles
John Hiller
Bessie Knorr
L. J. Anderson
A. Schall
Dr. Woodward
Cutting Elected to Historical Society
On Wednesday of last week at Town City their Board of Curators elected Attorney E. W. Cutting of this city to membership in the State Historical Society. The society, founded in 1857, conducts historical research and publication and uses Annals of Town as its official representative. It has issued works on state history including legislation, education and chronological data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
E. W. Cutting
Tthis City
State Historical Society
Annals of Town
Accident leads to drowning of Gust Olson near Beard Farm
Gust Olson, a 30 year old resident of the south city, drowned Tuesday afternoon in a Deep Dry Run pool near Kornmeyer's brick yard. After removing his clothes and entering a deeper area against cautious bystanders, he sank within moments. local men retrieved him and Dr Jewell pronounced the death accidental. Olson reportedly suffered epileptic fits, which may have contributed to the tragedy. No inquest was deemed necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Olson
Kornmeyer
Beard Farm
Olson
Sprained Ankle After Dog Attack Near Decorah Ride
Herman Teslow, riding with companions to Lansing on a motorcycle, was sprained when a dog leaped from brush at Bakke hill east of Decorah, striking the front wheel and tossing him. The bike was undamaged and Teslow returned home with only an ankle sprain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Teslow
Lansing
Bakke
Decorah
Teslow
Merchants Band to Play Next Sunday at City Park
The Merchants Band will give concerts next Sunday afternoon and evening at the usual park hours. Refreshments will be sold at stands run by park management, with profits funding park improvements and summer music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Post Office Driveway Widened and Bricked
Workmen this week tear out the east side driveway at the post office to widen it by as much as ten feet. The plan is a direct drive and the area will be paved with brick to improve access and traffic flow.
Broken Arm Of Lars Loren’s Son At Lower Dam
The six to seven year old son of Lars Loren living at the lower dam broke his left arm last Thursday evening during a rough play with other boys. He was thrown to the ground with the arm under him, fracture just above the elbow. Dr. Jewell attended and reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Linzenmeyer
South Bend
Ind
M. A. Langé
Decorah
Rapid City
M. D
Elizabeth Allen
Minot
N. D
E. Wilson
N. P. Linn
St. Paul
Elizabeth Krome
Austin
Daisy Carstenson
Winona
G. E. Haugen
Lillian Abraham
Lime Springs
Ed. Dresselhaus
R. G. Bailey
Waterloo
P. Ditzler
Jos. Linzenmeyer
Bessie White
Preston
Hard & Kuethe
Norman Qnuandahl
Fau Claire
Milwaukee
P. Keefe
Jos. Harmon
Duluth
8. S. Whitbeck
Caledonia
Nashua
Helwig
Calmar
Jos. Spillman
Ossian
F. J. Helwig
Lars Loren
Lower Dam
Dr. Jewell
Church Notes Congregational Subject Next Sabbath Morning
Congregational notes announce the Sabbath morning topic Chicago Christian Endeavor and the Kingdom. There will be no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christian Endeavor
the Kingdom
Grand Lodge in Session in Los Angeles Receives Splendid Reception
Reports from the national grand lodge of Ellis in Los Angeles note a splendid reception as delegates gather. Dr. H. H. Thomas attends as a Decorah lodge No. 443 delegate, and Fred C. Robinson of Dubuque is elected secretary. Carhartt Overalls are advertised as the best value with Miller's promoted as the trading target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grand Lodge of Ellis
Los Angeles
Cal
H. H. Thomas
Decorah
Fred C. Robinson
Dubuque
Bears Palm Beach suits and accessories ad
If you want to be real comfortable buy one of the Ben Bear Palm Beach suits or the fine flannel or white Worster trousers a white Palm Beach hat and you will be dressed well and comfortable Only at BEAR S good dress shirts Se
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Bear's
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Orlie Seckatz
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Walter Headington
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D. B. Sweitzer
A. K. Sweitzer
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Mico. R. Schofield
A. W. Hover
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Albert Lea
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Ross Richardson
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Norman Willett Sevral
W. W. Sanders
George Johnson
Helen Hierleid
Genevieve Johnson
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BE. D. Weldon
FE. Wilbur
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Burr Tak
Webb
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Alex. Ferrier
FE. A. Vance
Mr. Birdsell
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H. T. Indvik
John Graham
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Mr. Graham
Thomas Graham
C. L. Topliff
Harry Graceman
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C. E. Landis
J. L. Hanson
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C. C. Gamertsfelder
Naperville
Kate
Juliaann Inglebrit
Tollef Twenge
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H. Sweeney
BE. W. Cutting
Albert Darling
Roy
Montrose
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James Johnson
Marshalltown
T. L. Johnson
J. Bryant and
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Detroit
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Elmer Parman
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Long Beach
Edwin F. Lee
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Hans Spilde
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J. R. Hinman
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Roy Haugen
W. L. Shanholtz
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Canby
C. J. Weiser
Richard Otley
Canton
May Schaub
Anna Schlitter
Mamie Schlitter
Fayette
B. J. Kornmeyer
Irene Daniels
Mason City
I. Boe
New London
Iver Myren
J. FE. Bullock
Cynthia
Robert A. Miller
Christine Peterson
Fargo
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Ralph Bloomfield
Nellie Holland
Elma
Katherine Lott
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H. T. Ytterbee
Oscar Bauder
J. Hagen
I. Iverson
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R. E. Roney
L. D. Miller
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Peter Roney
Lawrence Keefe
John Bollinger
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Fred Carlson
G. W. MacReynolds
H. M. MacReynolds
Grace Walker
New Hampton
C. R. Williams
R. F. B. Portman
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Knights Templar
Charles Dahly
8. P. Fuller
C. C. Marley
Fayvette
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Mr. Marley
Paul Qualley
T. T. Howe
Fred Goddard
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Minnie A. Bailey
T. A. Bailey
Nancy Bailey
W. W. Hall
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Doc Yak
Jane Gail
Harry Gribbon
Bob Leonard
Ella Hall
Metro
S. Kent Miller
Clyde Fitch
Universal Broadway
Lois Weber
Philip Smalley
Gunning
New York Evening Mail
M. Fox
Wm. Farnum
Farnum
Bill Mathews
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Ellen B. Larsen
Lyric Theatre
Shetland Pony
Campbell-Saxon Auto Co
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C. D. Alstad
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