Purely Personal Notes From Decorah
A Decorah column lists numerous visits and travels from residents and visitors. Names include Margaret Daniels Ossian. Fred Raymond Chicago visiting Lillian Winter. Prof Sperati Grand Meadow. W J Cooley wife Chicago. Miss Viola Schwartz Fay ette. Chas Haas St Paul. Mrs E R Acres New Hampshire trip. many others travel to Chicago Waterloo Minneapolis Des Moines and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret C. Daniels
Ossian
Alfred C. Noork
H. Engbretson
Chicago
Birth of a Nation thrills Northeastern town crowds
The Birth of a Nation is hailed as a landmark film with strong technical artistry and music that drives its impact. Audiences travel from Lime Springs, Waukon, Cresco, and nearby towns to Star theater as Manager Relf earns praise for securing the attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Lime Springs
Waukon
Cresco
Lyin
Clermont
West Union
Calmar
Ossian
Ridgeway
Castalia
Relf
Storm Trashes County as Supervisor Feels Cyclone
In Allamakee county last Friday Supervisor J. 8S. Williams encountered a cyclonic storm near Rossville. He sheltered under a shed as winds bent evergreen trees and tore up smaller ones, later shaking the house. The wind died down with no buildings wrecked though some moved from foundations and crops were leveled flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Allamakee County
Rossville
Winneshiek County Electors Chosen At Convention
At the Republican state convention EB. J. Hook was chosen as presidential elector for the Fourth district. G. A. Meyer of Calmar was selected as elector on the Democratic ticket, giving Winneshiek County a double honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Hook
G. A. Meyer
Calmar
Winneshick County
Auto Joy Ride Ends in Violent Wreck Near Burr Oak
Alvin Rollins faced his worst scare when a Reo collided with a borrowed car driven by three youths from Decorah Vulcanizing works returning from Burr Oak. The other machine fled into a corn field, leaving Rollins’ vehicle with torn front wheels and a broken frame. the culprits remain unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Rollins
Reo
Decorah Vulcanizing Works
Burr Oak
Mr. Rollins
Bear to depart for New York on fall buying trip
Decorah merchant Ben Bear leaves Saturday for his eighty first fall buying trip to New York. Markets are unsettled this season, but he has lined up a large assortment of goods awaiting final approval before he returns for the upcoming fair. The trip is earlier than usual to be home in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
New York
Mr. Bear
Bear
Nesheim and Meikle dissolve partnership at Kleanan sanatorium
L. J. Nesheim purchases James Meikle’s interest in the Kleanan sanatorium in Decorah. The facility is described as one of the best in its line and will continue under Nesheim’s management to provide the same high quality service to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Nesheim
James Meikle
Kleanan Sanatorium
Decorah
Mr. Nesheim
Dr. Scholl
Scholl's
July Heat Surges As July Averages Above Normal
Weather records show July readings exceed the long term average by about five degrees with a daily average near 90.26. Comparisons to 1901 and 22 years of data indicate this July is milder than the extreme heat seen in some past summers, though still above the usual level.
Decorah Schools Attendance Figures Reported by Eva Fleming
Mrs Eva M Fleming Decorah public schools superintendent presents the annual attendance figures to the board of directors For days taught 283 average daily attendance 625 total tardy 262 pupils not absent 346 aggregate absence 3935 corporal punishment 3 visitors 7 parents visiting ?
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Eva M. Fleming
Decorah Public Schools
Board of Directors
Nes
Card of Thanks for Father Hegg Death and Burial
We express thanks for the sympathy and assistance shown in illness, death, and burial of our father and for floral offerings. NELS HEGG MRS A W OLSON ELIZABETH HEGG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Hegg
A. W. Olson
Elizabeth Hegg
Tufte Kerr Nuptials United On Mechanic Street
Miss Agnes Wilhelmina Tufte and Thomas W. Kerr were married at the bride’s parents home on Mechanic Street with Rev. J S Lackland officiating. The couple left for an eastern trip at 11:05 and will reside in Galena Illinois after their honeymoon.
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Mechanic Street
Agnes Wilhelmina Tufte
Andrew J. Tufte
Thomas W. Kerr
Galena
Illinois
Rev
J. S. Lackland
Honored by Hotel Elects Officer at Omaha Meeting
At a meeting of the Northwestern Hotel Men's Association in Omaha last week Fred Bailey of the Winneshiek Hotel was elected vice president for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Hotel Men’s Association
Omaha
Fred Bailey
Winneshiek Hotel
No Special Attractions At Grand Opera House
There will be no special attractions at the Grand Opera House this year during fair week outside of the moving pictures. With numerous shows at the fair grounds in the evenings the opera house management believes there will be enough to keep people busy.
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Grand Opera House
Moving Pictures
Fair Grounds
Opera House
Church notices announce services and events
Congregational Church led by Willett schedules 10 30 a m service 12 m Sunday school 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor The Birth of a Nation play to be challenged next Sunday morning The pastor will critique its misinterpretations and racial prejudice Christian Science meets Freeman Building 10 45 a m service Sunday school Testimonial service Wednesday 8 p m next lesson Truth Methodist Episcopal G S Lackland of Wroxeter Canada father of the pastor will preach on The Humanity of Jesus with special music All invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE—Freeman_ building
Methodist Episcopal
Lackland
Wroxeter
Canada
Jesus
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Dennis Horan
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R. J. Cameron
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Lead
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J. J. Daly
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Isaac Jacobson
Peter Gjems
Willmar
Wm. Moork
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Roy Hurley
P.O. Ingvoldstad
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A. Engen
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Sumlay
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Fred Sobolik
Tufte-Kerr
Fred R. Goddard
Nekoosa
HM. Pryde
Hanson
Norman Riste
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E. J. Hook
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Des Moines
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Manora
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Mabel Hill
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H. M. MacReynolds
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Mr. Tyler
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Scholis Bunion
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