Purely Personal Local Social News Notes
PURELY PERSONAL. Hiram Coffeen was a passenger for McGregor on Monday. Various visits and travels are noted including Miss Dora Warnke of Maynard visiting with Miss Ardath Conrad, Mrs. J. Sheggrud visiting Dodge, N. Dak., and many Decorah residents hosting relatives or traveling to Minneapolis, Ridgeway, Cedar Rapids, and other towns. Several births, weddings, and family visits are recorded among locals and visitors from Canby, Osian, St. Paul, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Coffeen
McGregor
C. A. Whalen
Lawler
Dora Warnke
Maynard
Ardath Conrad
J. Sheggrud
Dodge
N. Dak
Oliver Larson
Canby
Minn
Will Larsen
Carrie Stromseth
Mabel Martha
Cresco
Decorah
Walter Hallman
Melapolis
Charles
L. G. Helgeson
Minneapolis
Lawrence
O. H. Lomen
Ryder, N. Dak
John Griebel
Frank Allen
Ossian
T. P. Logsdon
John Rosa
Clarissa Johnson
Mary Stoskopf
A. J. Sorenson
Calmar
Vernetta Stern
Mildred Graf
Amelia Shattuck
Estherville
J. S. Branford
Thomas Humphrey
Ridgeway
Charles Lundby
Mabel
Gertrude Steine
Laverne
Colton
Irene Ostrem
Ruth Jaeger
Bede
Oscar Sorlein
Conrad Nelson
Hugh Sherry
Robinson
Melvin Johnson
Einer Josephson
St. Paul
Christian Solberg
George Conklin
Earl
Chester
Chauncy Emery
Gustav Hogg
John Hogg
Wildrose
T. J. Cashmen
M. Cashmen
Park River
N. D
Dr. Barfoot
A. Reisler
Gus Rehwinkel
Burr Oak
H. Ryan
Emma
Prairie du Chien
W. C. Duffy
E. J. Hammond
Boscobel
L. B. Willis
Hibbard
Mont
Oscar Bandy
New York
E. R. Haines
Bondy
R. A. Maugestad
Miss Bergerud
Spring Grove
Levert Wedeberg
Rachel
Prof
A. Sperati
Tacoma
E. Grimes
Kate Courtney
John Courtney
Keokuk
Eva Barthalomew
E. J. Curtin
North Dakota
W. A. Harvey
Castalia
E. T. Reed
Harry Hess
Ponca
Neb
K. Prestgaard
Margret
J. C. Hegg
T. T. Hee
Otto Overby
C. Glesne
Mabel Haakenson
la Crosse
Leonard Olson
C. K. Preug
Clifton
Texas
Agnetta Boye
Chicago
Louise
Carl Preus
Byron
C.K. Preus
R. F. Gibson
A. A. Ruby
H. T
G. C. Toye
Northwood
W. R
Umstock
J. M. Overacker
Alice McConnell
Paul
Woodstock
S. C
Lloyd Christen
T. A. Jayne
Bertha Ratcliffe
B. Hamre
Jayne
the Heights
Andrew Aakre
Anfin Moen
Stoughton
Wis
J. P. Jakke
Lena A. Anderson
John T
A. O. Aaker
Velva
C. D. Aaker
Minot
C. D. Hagen
Minnesota
Wisconsin
A. P. Meriwether
Shurz
Nevada
Mesdames
Wm. Holmes
A. F. Barfoot
Meriwether
Illinois
D. BR. Cutler
Sioux Falls
Osage
W. B. Griggs
Fort Dodge
Thomas Weldon
T. K. Kelly
Welden
W. F. Baker Ami
Gopher
Blythe Cessna
Grinnell
Levi FP. Bullis
Leavenworth
Wash
Mesdames L. Bullis
J. Weiser
Pept F Pickers
Dex
Adelle Foss
T. F. Dunning
Robert Moore
George Hande
Clear Lake
Rey
John Bury
Agnes O'Neil
Theo
A. Bailey
Owatonna
Nelle Jewell
Fayette
Frank Jewell
Henry Webster
Rochester
Mayo Brothers
8. F. Cobett
New York City
Chas, Schrubbe
Frances Miller
Worthington
Mann
Louis Lang
Julia and
Milla Jacobson
Milwaukee
A. T. Holton
City
C. J. Thorgrimson
Springfield Township
J. HL. Lunde
Hartland
C. H. Smeby
Albert Lea
Narum
Charles Cowalti
K. Gjerset
Fergus Falls
Gjerset
Luther College
Olga Saxvick and Peter Ulen Tie in Highland Home
In Highland township on July 17 Miss Olga Saxvick daughter of Ole G. Saxvick and Peter Ulen of Decorah were married by Rev. B A Johnson of St Paul. The couple will reside on the Ulen farm west of Decorah with many friends offering best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Olga Saxvick
Ole G. Saxvick
Peter Ulen
Decorah
B A. Johnson
St. Paul
R. K. Ulen
Tie
Ulen
Decorah Native Sumner Matteson Reaches Semi Finals
In Milwaukee last week the Red Cross tennis tournament saw Sumner W. Matteson, longtime Decorah resident, reach the semi finals. Once twice Montana champion, Matteson shows he has not forgotten the game despite years away from competitive play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Milwaukee
The
Daily Journal of Saturday
Sumner W. Matteson
Decorah
Cream City
Matteson
Montana
Artistic Skill Shines in Hexom Store Windows
The Hexom shoe store displays this week feature black and white panel pictures by Phil Hexom. Outdoor life themes frame summer footwear in a suggestive display noted for its decoration and artistry, admired by all who see it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexom
Phil Hexom
Mr. Hexom
Flag Gift for Decorah School by Jesse A Gregg
Jesse A Gregg of St Paul visited the Decorah school near the Moore farm and noted the lack of a flagpole He arranged for Peter Johnson & Sons to erect a steel pole and pledged a flag for the site This generous gesture is likely to be warmly received by the county school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Jesse A. Gregg
St. Paul
Co. Moore
Peter Johnson & Sons
Mr. Moore
Ian
Corner stone laid for St Benedict's Church in Decorah
The corner stone of St Benedict's Church at Main and Court streets was laid with ceremonies amid crowding. Delegated Father Murtagh of Cresco and Father Connor of Oelwein gave the address and prayers as priests processed. The stone, a three by two foot polished granite bearing St Benedict's Church 1917, rests at the northwest corner. A box of Decorah papers and a Chicago Tribune copy plus current coins are sealed inside. The ceremony featured Latin service, a mortar setting, and a short English address by Father Connor. Attending clergy came from Waucoma Cresco Oelwein Lansing and other towns. the event marked Saint James and drew a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict's Church
Main
Court Streets
Father Hogan
Keene
Father Murtagh
Cresco
Connor
Oelwein
James Price
Decorah Granite Works
Decorah
Chicago Tribune
George Schulze
Father Connor
Saint James
J. Shegly
Waucoma
T. Murtagh
Fr. Wagner
Cresico
P. F. O'Connor
H. Akmier
O'Connor
Relic Bound Volume of 1838 Peter Parley Magazine Secured
E R Acres has acquired a bound pamphlet containing the first seven numbers of Volume I of Peter Parley's Magazine from 1838. The volume is illustrated with wood engravings and showcases an era of typographic printing that interests scholars. Acres had pursued the book for a long time and has finally secured it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Acres
Peter Parley
Acres
Freaks of Weather and Drought Sparks
A Cedar Rapids mail clerk notes rainfall below average from Oelwein to Rowley while oat crops ripen early. Last Friday a spark from a locomotive near Hazelton set a ripe oat field ablaze, destroying it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Oelwein
Rowley
Hazelton
Airship Sightings Reported Over City
Telephone office girls report an airship seen Friday afternoon south of the city. Several others corroborate sightings though we did not witness it. witnesses are treated as truthful by local standards.
Prize Corn Grower A N Vance Tops County Returns
A N Vance is named the prize corn grower of the county after latest returns. In West Decorah, he cultivates about an acre described by Herman Tavener as seven to nine feet tall, tasseled out, with silk visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Vance
West Decorah
Herman Tavener
Chautauqua Circuit Expands to Calmar in July
Calmar announces a Chautauqua running from July 11 to August 4 with an unusually strong program. Events will feature engaging lectures and performances to entertain the community alongside Burr Oak’s event nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
Calmar
Draft Exemption Considered for Highland County Farmer
Carl A. M. Wesley of Highland township, the county's first draft hopeful, may be exempt as a farmer with a family and about 240 pounds. A note to farmers advertises boiler tubes for fence posts in sizes selling for 75 cents to $1.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. M. Wesley
Highland Township
Silent Reaper Claims Norma Haugen in St Paul
Norma Haugen youngest daughter of K I Haugen died Friday at her home in St Paul after a short illness primarily heart-related. Born June 1 190, she endured early childhood illness that left her semi invalid yet cheerful. Survived by father and four siblings, funeral held Monday with English and Norwegian rites. pallbearers were six girl friends. burial beside her mother in Norwegian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. 0. Preus
St. Paul
Norma
K. I. Haugen
Mr. Haugen
J. A. O. Preus
Paul Preus
Minneapolis
Beatha Haugen
Clarence Haugen
Chicago
Donald Haugen
I. B. Torrison
C. K. Preus
Leaves for the East Tonight Ben Bear Heads to New York
Ben Bear leaves tonight for New York to complete fall and winter clothing purchases. He notes most orders are already placed and foresees potential shortages. He received fifty dozen underwear for next summer this week and plans a ten day eastern trip, returning around August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
New York
Mr. Bear
Adams Seed Company Wins Baltimore Contract for Seed Supply
The Adams Seed company of this city has been awarded a contract to furnish 40,000 pounds of seeds testing over 0.65% purity. Purity and germination outweighed price, and Adams was favored for unusually high quality samples despite some lower bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Seed Company
Baltimore
Adams Company
Burns to Speak at Monona Chautauqua
James A. Burns of Oneida Institute will speak at the Monona Chautauqua Saturday evening this week. Burns was a noted feature of the Decorah lyceum course in March and readers in the southeastern part of the county are urged to attend. His story is described as one of the most humanely interesting discourses ever delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Burns
Oneida
Decorah Lyceum
Monona Chautauqua
Burns
Milo hot weather drink agency announced by D H Hill Co
D H Hill Co announces their agency for Milo a new hot weather drink from Miller Brewing Co. The beverage is non alcoholic and gaining popularity in other areas as a featured product in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Hill & Co
Milo
Miller Brewing
The Drakes Case Again
Notice that Mr. Brickner intends to ask the Supreme Court to grant a rehearing. The notice has been served upon E K R Aeres, attorney for the Drakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brickner
Supreme Court
E. KR. Aeres
Drakes
Visit Postponed by Guthrie in Decorah This Week
Dr J R Guthrie announces his Decorah visit is postponed due to detention in Dubuque on exemption board work. The note follows a county fair advertisement and explains the change in plans for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Decorah
J. R. Guthrie
M. D
County Fair
Church Directory Notes for Local Congregations
Methodist G Lackland pastor outlines Sunday School at 9 a m and 11 a m service with "Contagious Christianity" and an outdoor Epworth League gathering. Cars urged to arrive full. 6:50 p m assembly. no evening service. Congregational M Willett pastor holds 10:30 a m service and 12 m Sunday school. no evening service. Christian Science Freeman building offers 10:45 a m lesson on "Truth" with 12 m Sunday school. Wednesday readings at 8 p m. room open daily except.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackland
Epworth League
M. Willett
Clara Hoyt
Christian Science Services Freeman
Sunda
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W. J. Riehl
Mrs. Gabrielson
ST. Benedict’s Church
the Silent Reaper
Seaboard
Monona
Church Directory
Winneshiek Co. Chapter
Carlo A. Sperati
Nelson
Red Cross Chapter
Winneshiek County
Goodyear
Motor Supply CO
H. B. Montgomery
Beauty
Meritol Remedies
Keds
John C. Hexom & Son
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