Decorah News Notes on Visits and Arrivals
The Decorah Republic and its locals report a flurry of travels and greetings. Numerous residents visited family in Cresco Ridgeway and Mason City while travelers returned from St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines and other Midwest points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Goddard
Bowie
Texas
L. Whiteman
Des Moines
Fred Ingvoldstad
Colorado
Oscar Arness
Aberdeen
E. Enger
Davenport
N. D
Ida Arness
H. Busness
R. A. Miller
Minneapolis
J. E. Bullock
Bullock
L. Richard
Geo. Peckham
Will Anderson
D.C. Harvey
Castalia
Minnie Sparks
McGregor
Iain Lubke
M. B. Williams
Fairbury
Neb
A. W. Oxley
Cresco
H. M. Dawson
Ainsworth
Melissa McIntyre
Ventura
George Harter Dies After Mower Accident
Telegrams report George Harter died in La Crosse hospital Tuesday evening at six. His uncle William Hilleman went to arrange burial, with the body to be held in vault until his German-born parents return from June 14. Cause of death not given. Community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harter
la Crosse
William Hilleman
Schremser
Germany
Need for a county hospital highlighted in Decorah
A Decorah resident traveling to Cresco to consult Dr. Kessel on family sickness met four others from Winneshiek County on similar missions. The encounter underscores the urgent need for a county hospital and advocates raising funds as a prudent public investment by citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Cresco
Kessel
Winneshiek County
Plasterer Brink Ward Sets Lone Town Record
On July 30, 1864 Brink Ward helped his father replaster and decorate the old post office on Winnebago Street now occupied by R. Schrubbe. He was plastering in the Marlow building yesterday. Forty nine years of plastering and building in Lone Town marks a notable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brink Ward
Winnebago Street
R. Schrubbe
Marlow
Lone Town
Decorah to Light Up Friday Night With Electric Lights
The city will complete the electro lights project by Wednesday night and conduct a test. On Friday about 8 PM the lights will be turned on in full for downtown Decorah, with Water Street expected to be the brightest. Merchants and citizens are urged to come out, chat, and enjoy the new illumination. the Upper Town Power Company promises timely activation and describes the improvement as a credit to local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Water Street
Upper Town Power Company
Coup
Narrow Escape at Milwaukee Crossing During Funeral Procession
A funeral cortege for John Harmon faced a near disaster on Washington Street when a Milwaukee railroad crossing locomotive rounded a curve. A single horse and buggy paused on crossing as the engine passed, narrowly avoiding a collision. The crossing is described as a dangerous site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harmon
Washington Street
Milwaukee Railroad
Nesheim Enlists MacDonald To Expand Pantorium
Harry Nesheim forms a partnership with R A MacDonald of Philadelphia to widen the pantorium business in Decorah. The firm will add woolens, regular tailoring, and repair services, leveraging MacDonald’s sixteen years as a cutter and fitter and Nesheim’s growing patronage for strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nesheim
R. A. MacDonald
Philadelphia
MacDonald
Decorah
Nesheim
Beauseant Commandery initiates guest in Decorah meeting
Beauseant Commandery Knights Templar of Decorah held a special Monday evening meeting during which R. F. Burkhardt of Waukon was initiated. Waukon attendees included Guy W. Eaton William Hale William Niehaus M Barthel Anton Nierling and ladies. A banquet followed at the Winneshick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauseant Commandery
Knights Templar
Decorah
R. F. Burkhardt
Waukon
Guy W. Eaton
Wm. H. Hale
Wm. I. Niehaus
M. Barthel
Anton T. Nierling
Winneshick
Travel notes from Durango mention Meuser call
Former Decorian Nerbert Hutchinson writes from Durango Colorado that he received a late evening call from Mr Meuser a former Decatur resident. Hutchinson, now retired, did not meet the caller and cannot tell whether the caller was John Meuser the jeweler or his older son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerbert Hutchinson
Colorado
Durango
Mr. Meuser
Decorah
Mr. Hutchinson
John Meuser
Priest to Leave Decorah St Benedict Parish
Rev Mullen who has served with Father Howe at St Benedict Catholic church Decorah will depart next month his post to be filled by Fr Ranier from Marshalltown He will take full charge of the pastorate wherever he goes its destination not yet decided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Father Howe
St. Benedict Catholic Church
Decorah
Fr. Ranier
Marshalltown
Harmless accident on steep Frankville road ends with hats mashed
Frank Muller and T. Connor were in a Sunday auto crash near the Arneson farm on a steep Frankville road. No injuries occurred. their Metz runabout went into a ten foot ditch after trying to pass a stalled car. both escaped unharmed and continued home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Muller
T. Connor
Frankville Road
Arneson Farm
Metz
Going Out Draws Decorah Audiences Monday Night
A lively Decorah Monday evening saw residents visit various local attractions. The Chautauqua drew a large crowd, the Star theatre hosted a crowd for talking pictures, and the Princess housed two capacity shows featuring Hawaiian singers in native costumes and songs. The Airdome enjoyed good attendance and even Seventh Day Adventists drew fair audiences, making for a delightful evening as people sought recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Star Theatre
Princess
Airdome
Stop It Now Warns Against Ice Wagon Dangers
A resident urges halting the ice wagon’s daily rounds to stop children climbing on steps and wheels. She notes several near misses and argues kids should wait for the wagon to stop, as Herman never refuses a pleading child for ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Milwaukee Depot Improvements Planned and Measured
Plumbers and workmen at the Milwaukee depot took measurements and estimates for upcoming changes. The baggage room will become a double toilet room and a drinking fountain will be placed in the women’s waiting room. A heating plant and baggage room will be erected at the north end of the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
New Drinking Fountain Gift Graces Water Street
The city welcomes a porcelain drinking fountain donated by Ben Bear now installed in front of his door. Children and older residents praise its fine appearance and convenient placement on Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Water Street
Yesterday Hottest Day This Year
F H Baker reported near 3 30 p m that the thermometer read 1041 degrees marking yesterday as the hottest day of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Baker
Decorah in the Movies by Des Moines Company
C W Kramer and R E Norman of a Des Moines film company will film Decorah on Saturday including city industries fire department parade and street scenes. Footage will be shown later at the Empire theater as part of a project to advertise leading cities for the 1915 San Francisco exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kramer
R. E. Norman
Des Moines Motion Picture Company
Decorah
Empire Theater
Des Moines Company
Towa
Apple Day Proposed to Celebrate Decorah Harvest
A reader suggests Decorah adopt an Apple Day to mirror nearby celebratory events. The writer argues Decorah, seen as the garden spot of the state, should host a September observance with farmers backing it, merchants offering inducements, and a crowded city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Town Falls
Decorah
Gas mains broken near Lutheran Publishing House
A minor accident disrupted gas service at the Lutheran Publishing House area on Tuesday and repeated Wednesday, cutting supply and affecting nearby printing offices for about an hour. The gas company reported losses of roughly 20,000 feet of gas on each occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran
Airship for the fair features monoplane flights
The county fair has contracted with F. M. Barnes of Chicago for six monoplane flights by the Monoplane Co. of New York during the event. Two flights are guaranteed daily, with Barnes and the Rex. Co. as reliable partners assuring spectator excitement. The Tanner Carnival Co. and Rene Biggare Troupe will join seven daily feature attractions, along with racing and baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Barnes
Chicago
Nen Monoplane Co
New York
Mr. Barnes
Rex. Co
Tanner Carnival Co
Rene Biggare
Automobile Nearly Ruined by Grading Crew Incident
George Mizener returned from Waterloo in a newly bought Reo when a steam grader forced him toward a ditch. A wheel was ruined as the grader did not stop. The crew refused payment, directing him to file a bill with Chickasaw County after consulting the road superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mizener
Waterloo
Reo
New Hampton
George
Chickasaw County
Funeral Horse Dies During Gossman Ceremony
L C Reed’s black hearse horse collapsed and died at Plymouth Rock as attendees arrived for Joseph Gossman’s funeral. The animal was described as one of the finest in the stable and valued by Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Reed
Joseph Gossman
Plymouth Rock
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