United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America Formed
Telegram from Fargo reports the consolidation of United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, Hauge synod, and Norwegian Lutheran church in Minneapolis into a single body with over 3 000 congregations and 500000 members. The new denomination named Norwegian Lutheran church of America. Unanimous local vote and large attendance mark the historic union.
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United Lutheran
Hauge
Synod
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Fargo
United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Hauge Synod
Red Wing
Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
J. N. Kildahl
D. D
St. Paul
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
United Church and
Norwegian Luthéran Synod
Old Pastor Honored With Semi Centennial Sermon
On June 17 1866 Rev M H Ruh then of Elroy Wisconsin was ordained at Springfield Lutheran six miles south of Decorah He preached a semi centennial sermon marking his long service The morning service featured Rev Ruh and Rev Kasberg A afternoon program included Attorney J A Nelson Rev Kvammen Rev Kasberg Rev Kvamme and Prof Hilleboe The Grieg singing society offered English and Norwegian selections The event drew a large crowd with fine weather and a filled church.
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M. H. Ruh
Elroy
Wis
Springfield
Ruh
Kasberg
Decorah
J. A. Nelson
Kvammen
Kvamme
Ossian
Hilleboe
Luther College
Fine Tennis Games At Independence Impress Bankers
George Baker and Paul White of Cedar Rapids faced two unknowns named Briefly and Range in a charity style match for Group 7 bankers at Independence. The Chicago international tournament veterans Brierly and Range impressed earlier, with Baker and White losing 0 6 0 6 to 66 66. Baker and White earned praise for their showing, and next week George travels to Grinnell to join White against top state players.
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Independence
George Baker
Paul White
Cedar Rapids
Range
Chicago
Brierly
White
Baker
George
Grinnell
Decorah Chautauqua Booms With Strong Opening
Decorah's 1916 Chautauqua opened with a large ticket surge and full houses. Carmelini's Colonial Band drew praise after a strenuous ride, while Dr. Gunsaulus and Dr. Wassam spoke on national america and world affairs. Junior Town launched with 75 children, electing a mayor and town officials.
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Decorah
Theevening
Carmelini
Waterloo
Luther College
Morris G. Hindus
Russia
Mexico
America
Gunsaulus
Tom Lewis
Priscilla Carver
Gunsaulue
Pamahasika
C. W. Wassam
James Butin
McDowell
H. A. Buchtel
Colorado
Elmer J. Burkett
Nebraska
Sibyl Sammis- MacDermid Company
Rachel
Metropolitan Singers
Ned Woodman
Hugh Anderson
EK. M. Evans
Des Moines
James Bryan
Creston Commercial Club
Bryan
Chautauqua
Tie
Midland Bureau
Miss Parmenter
Joseph Bollinger
George Ochler
Lysle Topliff
Laura Ellingson
Fétella Johnson
Helen Burtis
Charles Cratsenberg
Lumber Bargains Featured by Togvoldstad Lumber Co
Togvoldstad Lumber Co advertises building material bargains in today's Republican, inviting readers to look up the deals and save on supplies.
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Togvoldstad Lumber Co
Repubican
Obituary notices for Halse and Ronan family members
Lewis J. Halse died at his daughter’s home in Bluffton township on June 17 after a long illness. He married Maria Leigh in Ireland in 1860 and moved to America in 1871 settling in Winneshiek County. Surviving children include Philip John Lewis Will and several daughters. funeral held June 20 at Burr Oak cemetery. Patrick Ronan Sr. died June 11 near Independence after kidney illness. Born 1833 in Ireland, he married Mary Loftus and emigrated to America, later living near Independence. Eight children survive among Ronan offspring, with funeral at St John’s Independence.
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Will Cameron
Bluffton Township
Lewis J. Halse
Halke
Deeaweshire
Maria Leigh
America
Mr. Halse
Thomas
Philip
John
Lewis
Will
Mary Leonhart
Minnie Morton
Bessie Cameron
Jane Wicks
Winnishiek County
Halse
MeVettie
Burr Oak Cemetery
Patrick Ronan
Decorah
Independence
Ronan
Mr. Ronan
Tipperary
Ireland
Baltimore
Mary Loftus
Dubuque
Buchanan County
D. 8S. Coughlin
Thomas Ronan
Waterloo
John Conlin
Milwaukee
Wan, Conlin
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
St. John’s Church
Three men stuck in slough while appraising land
Last Monday the board of appraisal Luther Reed Chauncy Freeman and Clarence Christen reached Fremont township to appraise land. Their auto sank in a slough and filled with water for two hours before a nearby farmer could pull it free. They claim they still had a good time. California Growers peaches sell at 20c a can or 83 80 a case Hutchinson Grocery Co. Growers Distributor.
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Board of Appraisement
Luther Reed
Chauncey Freeman
Clarence Christen
Fremont Township
California
Hutchinson Grocery Co
Alf Wingate Dead Former Iowa Mason Leader
Alf Wingate a well known Iowa Mason died at his Des Moines home on June 13 from heart trouble and old age. Born September 15 1839 in Hemingford Canada he moved to Winneshiek county in 1857 later married Josephine Biffle October 23 1865 in McGregor. He held senior Masonic posts in Iowa including grand recorder of the Grand Commandery and grand secretary of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons.
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Winneshiek County
Alf. Wingate
McGregor Times
Alfred Wingate
Iowa
Des Moines
Hemmingford
Canada
McGregor
Josephine Biffle
Bezerlodge, No. 135
Burlington Road
Grand Commandery of
Royal Arch Masons of
The
Order
Clergy Retreat for Dubuque Archdiocese Attendees Named
Priests of the Dubuque archdiocese gather for their annual retreat in Dubuque under Fr. John O Rourke with New York ties. Delegates from Decorah Ossian Calmar Spillville Fort Atkinson and Fos tina participate in sessions this week.
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Dubuque
John O'Rourke
New York
J. Howe
J. L. Whalen
Decorah
P. J. Friedman
Ossian
W. J. Cremer
Calmar
T. Perez
Spillville
M. Dragoon
Fort Atkinson
A. J. Rubly
Festina
Purchaser Quietly Buys Pleasant Hill House
John Griebel purchased the newly built house on Pleasant Hill on Monday. The builders have a contract for another residence to be erected immediately. The buyer desires to remain anonymous.
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John Griebel
Pleasant Hill
Grace man Stock Sold After Trustee Arrives
W. H. Heiss, trustee in bankruptcy, arrived from Sioux Falls to dispose of the Grace man stock of ladies wearables. By Saturday night only a small remainder remained, effectively completing the sale.
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W. H. Heiss
Sioux Falls
Graceman
Notice to Motorcyclists Warned on Muffler Law
City officials urge end to mufflerless motorcycle use after numerous complaints. Mayor W F Baker instructs steps to enforce the state law, aiming to abolish the practice and discipline offenders with common sense on turning corners and passing other vehicles.
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W. F. Baker
New Ladies Wearing Apparel Store Planned in Decorah
Mr. C. A. Ramsey of Chicago will take over the Reed building, formerly Grace man, and open a ladies wearing apparel shop. He has long visited Decorah and sees advantage in the venture, bringing retail and wholesale knowledge to offer first class merchandise and expand the local trade. He is described as a pleasing gentleman who has made a favorable impression.
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C. A. Ramsey
Chicago
Decorah
Reed
Graceman
Ramsey
Free sewing machine drawing at Decorah Furniture
A large crowd of women and some men gathered at Decorah Furniture Company on Monday afternoon to win a free sewing machine as an advertisement for the new line. Miss Ella Vick won the prize. The event succeeded in drawing many potential customers and promising future business.
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Decorah Furniture Company
Ella Vick
the Furniture Co
Subscriptions Grow for Flood Relief Totaling 1820.50
Over the past week, subscriptions added 41 to the flood relief fund. Donors include Ellis Lodge 825 John Elliott 5 A B Ellickson 82 Ed Istad 85 John Harter 3 and Harry Landmeier 1, bringing the total to 1820.50.
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Fund For
Ellis’ Lodge
John Elliott
A. B. Ellickson
Istad
John Harter
Harry Landmeier
Petitions for Sewer Extensions Due by July S Th Noon
City Clerk M Hughes warns that all petitions for sewer extensions must be filed at the City Clerk office before July S th at noon. No action will be taken on late filings. Plus a note to watch papers for a home talent vaudeville program in June.
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M. Hughes
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Springfield Church
Messrs. Baker and White
Dr. Gunsaulus
Frank A. Germann
Clothier
Triangle
Douglas Fairbanks
Bessie Love
Fairbanks Pictures
Paramount-Famous Players
Cmary Pickford
Ie Mary
Mary Pickford
Clergy In Retreat
RUD Bros
DR. Clark
Mutual Co
B. H. Adams
Adams Seed Company
New Ladies’ Wearing Apparel Store
Willard
P. Johnson & Sons
Citizens Savings Bank
M. J. Soukup
Redross Shoe
John C. Hexom & Son
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