Purely Personal Visits and Travels Across Decorah
A lengthy list of local residents and visitors are noted as traveling to and from Decorah. Chicago, Cresco, Minneapolis, Ossian, Ridgeway, Prairie du Chien, Albert Lea, Detroit, Minn., and more are mentioned with a flurry of visits, trips, and short stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Horan
Ridgeway
Marjory Marsh
Ossian
Mae Dahlberg
Minneapolis
Nelle O'Brien
Christine Peterson
Prairie du Chien
Gertie Moe
Albert Lea
Carrie Ellefson
McGregor
Gertrude Soum
Cresco
Otto Johnson
H. A. Engen
J. C. Foote
North Dakota
Sam Glenn
C. J. Moar
J. C. McIntosh
Wm. Westrom
Knoxville
Decorah
Martin Jensen
John Bury
M. E. Church
Arthur Laudel
Excélsior Springs
Laudel
al” Samuelson
Obituary for John W Protheroe in Decorah
John William Protheroe born August 6 1845 at Castile New York died last Friday at 2 20 am from heart disease after a recent illness He lived in Decorah since 1857 married Ida M Barry April 2 1873 and leaves daughters Mrs E W Hulet and Mrs R W Hogan of Cleveland sisters Mrs L Standling of San Francisco and Mrs C W Allison of Decorah plus granddaughter Katherine Hulet Funeral was held Tuesday at 3 pm from his home with Rev H H Green and burial in Phelps cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Nora Wohlford
Lake Okoboji
Nellie Matoon
Elgin
Will Cooley
R. E. Richards
Waterloo
Stortz
Ed. Ostenson
Dorothy
Northwood
Weldon
Lake Minnetonka
T. K. Kelley
Henry Spilte
Nels Gayle
Willow
J. Lichter
Waucoma
Clara Lichter
S. J. Moore
Fremont Township
C. E. Barthell
Justice H. F. Barthell
Ann Arbor
Mich
Adelle Kramer
Waverly
Gretchen Kramer
McGregor
Edith Maloney
Anna R. Christopher
Scranton
N. C
N. C., On A Visit To Her Mother, Mrs. Weiler
John Hargreaves
Robert
Inf
0. Blagsvedt
F. G. Maltby
Clara Blagsvedt
Prairie du Chien
Willard Haas
George and
Warren
Ohio
Walter Ingvoldstad
Helen
Donald
Helen Wilcox
Minneapolis
J. BR. Heinen
Wunterloo
Heinen
John J. Rygg
Atlanta
Jesse M. Smith
Decorah
Twin Cities
New York
Norman Willett
Hitchcock
W. H. Davis
C. C. Younglove
Owatonna
Philip Pfister
Charles Falck
South Dakota
Burley
Idaho
Emma Halverson
L. M. Stoddard
Decatur
Ill
Grace Stoddard
Calmar
Fal
Stoddard
Mise Ardath Conrad
Maynard
Mise Alice Keenan
Sheldon
Mise Ruth Erb
Dickinson
N.D
A. EB. Conrad
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mra. L. J. Paxton
Conrad
Wyoming
John W. Protheroe
Mr. Protheroe
John William Protheroe
Castile
Appointed County Engineer at Dubuque
Myron E. Downie of Zwack Construction was chosen Dubuque County engineer to replace the resignation of Wm Thurlay. The board picked him from three applicants. he starts during the busy season with a salary of 125 dollars a month plus ten cents a mile for traveling if he supplies his own automobile. He is young and married, and the job carries heavy responsibilities given the Mississippi hills. Downie’s employer highly recommended him and the Tele gram-Herald commends his selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron E. Downie
Zwack Construction Company
Dubuque
Dubuque County
Wm. Thurlay
Telegraph-Herald
Downie
Mississippi
Listing Farm Help Seeks Volunteers for Harvest Season
At a Commercial club executive meeting a committee of A Leytze Dr F P W Conover and H B Winter was formed to enlist business people to aid farmers. By Tuesday noon about thirty volunteers were secured and the county agent can place non draft eligible boys or young men with farmers for the harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
A. Leytze
FP. W. Conover
H. B. Winter
Decorah Men in Government Shell Plant See Layoffs
Arthur Anderson and George Cummings, both from Decorah, recently went to work in a government shell factory. Letters say layoffs favored married workers, leaving the two Decorah men as the only unmarried employees in their department. Cummings reports handling 150 pound shells and developing good muscle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Anderson
Andrew Anderson
George Cummings
H. M. Cummings
Moline
Decorah
Petratz Resigns From Miller Company After 25 Years
Henry Petratz of Prairie du Chien has resigned after 25 years with Miller Brewing Company. He closed accounts last Friday and leaves to take effect on the 224th day of the month. He plans a Montana ranch of 240 acres, with 100 acres of wheat and flax acres cultivated. The Miller Company declined to issue a Prairie du Chien license for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Petratz
Prairie du Chien
Miller Brewing Company
Miller Company
Henry
Montana
Miller ‘Company
Town men join officers training camp at Fort Sheridan
Over fifty young men from Town attended the officers training camp at Fort Sheridan UL last week. Included among the names is Carl Meyrick, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Meyrick of Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Carl Meyrick
Wm. Meyrick
Decorah
Mrs Phoebe Drake Buys Residence Lot on Franklin Street
Last week Mrs Phoebe Drake purchased the lot west of T P Logsdons residence on Franklin street. It is understood she plans to build a new home thereon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Drake
T. P. Logsdon
Franklin Street
Ice Cave Creamery thrives amid record butter production
Visit to Ice Cave Creamery reveals manager Bendickson reporting unprecedented business. Four weeks ending July 6 saw 277,050 pounds of cream received, 76,720 pounds of butter produced, and $29,502.84 paid. last week yielded 1,244 cream tests. Early weeks topped the history with 39,355 pounds of butter. Much butter is shipped to eastern markets for top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bendickson
Iowa
On Their Way To France and Training for Active Duty
Telegrams and letters show officers expect several Decorah youths to move soon. Donald Haugen at Camp Jackson, Constance Rosenthal en route to France, and Connie Rosenthal in Spartensburg report troops training in regular army style. equipment weighing 71 pounds accompanied the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. I. Haugen
Donald
Camp Jackson
D. C
Fred J. Rosenthal
Constance
Decorah
France
Rosenthal
Connie
Spartensburg
8. C
Matteson Family Reunion Expected This Week
Mrs. 8. W. Matteson looks forward to a family reunion this week. Her son Roy arrives from Milwaukee this morning followed by Sumner also from Milwaukee and Herbert Charles D. Matteson, and Max Matteson of St. Paul arriving Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Matteson
Roy
Milwaukee
Sumner
Herbert
Charles D
Max Matteson
St. Paul
Mrs Martin Jones Dies After Sunday Death
Friends of former county supervisor Martin Jones regret the death of his wife on Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jones
Food Administration Sets Wheat Allowance Per Person
The Food Administrator announces a six pound per person per month limit on wheat. Bakers and homes must consider bakery products in this cap, with a maximum of six ads per person per month from all sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Melden C.J. Wietser
Change of Departure Time for Drafted Men
The local board received a telegram from headquarters changing the leaving time. Men called in the last draft will depart at 8 15 p m Friday the 26th instead of the 22nd. Those mobilizing on the 25th are told to ignore the earlier schedule and may not appear on the 25th.
Divorce Granted for Judge McKinley’s Wife in Illinois Court
In Chicago on Monday Judge Denis E. Sullivan granted Miriam A. McKinley a divorce from Judge Michael L. McKinley on desertion grounds. She received a $3500 lump sum alimony and $205 monthly, plus custody of daughter Marion E., age eight, with $85 monthly child support. The judge, once a Decorah student, is brother to Representative McKinley who gave Ells Memorial Sunday’s eulogy in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denis E. Sullivan
Superior Court
Miriam A. McKinley
Michael L. McKinley
Decorah
Representative McKinley
Ells
Dan Patch Line Sells to Minneapolis Northfield & Southern
The Dan Patch Line passed to the Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Railway Co after a final payment of 175000 dollars to bondholders. County observers note a cautious watch northward as the war nears its end and implies changes ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Patch
Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway Co
Five Hundred Men to Go to Ames for Auto Trades Training
The local board announces 500 men will be entrained August 15 to Ames for instruction as auto mechanics blacksmiths and machinists. Requirements include grammar school education and aptitude for mechanical work. Applications must be on file by July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Decorah welcomes Rasmussen family to Freeman building flat
Become Decorah Residents Rev. W. A. Rasmussen and his family of Mabel joined the town last week occupying a flat in the Freeman building above J. C. Beard's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rasmussen
Mabel
Decorah
Freeman
J. C. Beard
Treasurer Ben Bear Returns to Winneshiek Red Cross Office
Notice states treasurer Ben Bear will resume duties at the Winneshiek County Red Cross chapter in his store office after a several week absence during which he made his 85th trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winneshiek County
Ginger Snap Sale Promises Fresh Sunshine Cookies
Advertisement for a Ginger Snap sale on Saturday afternoon July 20 featuring fresh Sunshine quality cookies. Price listed at 40 cents for three pounds. Signed by Fred J. Rosenthal. Also notes a July 18 due payment for Liberty Bonds at 35 percent of total subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Rosenthal
Liberty
Violet Mersereau
Baby Health Contest at Decorah Fair Grounds
A Baby Health contest runs on August 14 and 15 at the fair grounds with Dr. Cronk leading local physicians and nurses. Limited to 25 babies per day, with an improvement class for 1917 entrants and prizes of solid silver spoons. Entries close August 5. mothers can discuss topics with Dr. Cronk on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronk
Arneson
Winnebago Street
Decorah
Iowa
Winneshiek County Buys First Ford Tractor
Orlando Bakke of Frankville township becomes the first in Winneshiek county to purchase a Ford tractor after seeing a sample at Warren Hoyt's garage last week. Olaus Viste of Decorah township placed an order for the second unit last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Bakke
Frankville
Winneshiek County
Warren Hoyt
Olaus Viste
Decorah
Teachers Examination for county certificates set July 24 25 26
The regular examination for uniform county certificates will be held at the County Superintendent's examination room on Wednesday Thursday and Friday July 24 25 and 26. 4H. BE. MILLER County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Miller
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Edith Hexom
T. F. Auchmoody
John Kneeskern
Castalia
Donna Baker
Leroy
Will Rowan
Mayme
Rochester
Town Telford
Crete Smith
Fort Atkinson
K. 0
Vick
Olaf Vick
Celia Gullixson
Brycelin
Minn
A. O. Gullixson
George L. Stringer
Vernon
Gavin Hijerleid
Camp Grant
H. C. Hierleid
Marie Ferguson
Elmer Parman
J. D. Mullaney
Mason City
G. D. Bollman
Wm. Hendriks
Anna
Muscatine
J. A. Hendriks
Delphine Carpenter
Ruth Malthy
Northfield
A. A. Darling
Peter Johnson
Elkader
Marie Howard
Ellen Curtin
Edw. Howard
P. Stouffer
E. (. Hoag
Hoag
Ruby Bruenning
Clara Hanson
Detroit
Waukon State Bank
F. F. Clark and Son
Webster City
Charles Hogg and Son
Melrose
Wis
Marcella Rosenthal
Champagne
Burlington
Fred Sobek
Fred
Paul
Esther
Riley
Hokah
Borger Hanser
Dagmar
Kalispell
Mont
P. C. Danielson
Glacier National Park
James C. Rollins
Burr Oak
M. J. Musser
Ruth O'Neil
Fred McKay
Ice Cave Creamery
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Winneshiek County Fair
M. J. Soukup
Germany
Berlin
Pershing
Harold Lloyd
James W. Gerard
the Kaiser
The
Beast of
McCall
Wayne Koit Hoalery
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