Decorah area notes and visitors fill weekly column
Purely Personal items list residents and guests moving between Decorah and surrounding towns. Names include Miss Anna Schlitter, Hugo Noecker, Mrs. Roy Kneeskern, Miss Bertha Boehm, Frank Sayre, Mrs. Rude, Miss Mildred Graf, Miss Stella Birdsell, Theo Timp, H C Hijerleid, Francis Murphy, Frank Thuente, Elmira and Tomina Johnson, John M. Phillips, Belle Arness, Mrs. Vera Emery, Grace Emery, Sidney Ruth, Wm. Kalishek, Philip Goettlemann, Bertha Bernatz, Mrs. Fred Albertson, James Symms, P Rowan, O H Moe, C B Puntney, L Puntney, Mrs. E Cutler, Elizabeth Plagman, Mrs. George Pilkington, Mrs. R Algyer, Mrs. Fred Boyd, Ed Ambli family, C F E Hallman, Mrs. E C Vick, Miss Grace Lomen, Peter Johnson, Robert Schultz, Frank M Straka and Annie Kissinger, Roy Miller, Mrs J J Stenseth, B Klinkel, Mrs Ed Dresselhaus, J P Robinson, Henry Petratz, Mesdames E W Tullock and A Hammersness, Miss Marie Haugen, Miss Amanda Spoonheim, Mr and Mrs Frank Ream, John Foltz, Mrs F W Halligan, J J Headington, Miss Delia Morgan, Mrs Albert Opstedahl, Nicholas Richert Sr, Jean Johnson, Mrs Anna Otteson, Mrs Heartse, Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson, Misses Edgar Jahr, Haugelund and speaker staff, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schlitter
Elkader
Hugo Noecker
Hesper Township
Roy Kneeskern
Postville
Decorah
Bertha Boehm
Frank Sayre
Chicago
R. Rude
Bonair
Mildred Graf
Cresco
Vernetta Sterns
Stella Birdsell
Ridgeway
Theo. Timp
Calmar
H. C. Hijerleid
Francis Murphy
Waucoma
Frank Thuente
Elmira
Tomina Johnson
John M. Phillips
Hayfield
Town
Belle Arness
O. Ramberg
Vera Emery
Grace Emery
Chester
Sidney Ruth
W. Edie
Burr Oak
Fayette
Wm. Kalishek
Protivia
Philip Goettlemann
Bluffton
James Symms
Central City
George C. Pilkington
D. H. Leach
Freeport
Parker
R. Algyer
Minneapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
Sioux City
Fred Boyd
Dubuque
Maroney
Ambli
Mason City
C. FE. Hallman
S. B
Walter Hallman
E. C. Vick
la Crosse
Sonn T
C. Viste
Washington Prairie
T. Q. Deremo
Cora
Linquist
A. C. Smithling
Minot
N. D
Grace Lomen
Lottie
Sarah Ness
Northwood
St. Olaf College
Peter Johnson
Charles City
Robert Schultz
Johnson
Roy Miller
Burr Yak
J. J. Stenseth
B. Klinkel
Waukon
Ed. Dresselhaus
Rochester
J. P. Robinson
New Hampton
Henry Petratz
Prairie du Chiene
Mesdames
E. W. Tullock
A. Hammersness
Marie Haugen
Minnesota
Amanda Spoonheim
N. C
Adolph Shervin
Frank Ream
Outlook
Sask
John Foltz
L. E. Davidson
West Decorah
F. W. Halligan
Otto Solberg
B. KE. Jewell
J. J. Headington
Glenside
Canada
E. Whiteman
Delia Morgan
W. Leach
S. Warn
Waterloo
Albert Opstedah
Sumner Township
Rapid City
S. D
Nicholas Richert
John
Leonard Bruffedt
Jean Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Edgar Jahr
Bemidji
Minn
MM. Haugelund
Norway
North Dakota
Edgar
Mr. Haugelund
South Dakota
Obituary of Elijah Whiteman
Elijah Whiteman died Saturday Feb 24 at age 82 years 7 months 23 days from infirmities of old age. Born Norwich Conn July 1 1834, he moved west in 1858 to Houston County Minn, married Jane Adams in 1864 in which union produced three daughters two living Mrs J J Headington Glen sid e Sask Canada and Mrs Otto Sol berg Decorah. another daughter Mrs C O Ingvol stad Colorado Springs died years ago. He resided in Winneshiek County from 1873, mostly farming. Funeral this afternoon officiated by Rev Fred Ingvolistad Car roll Town, grandson, with interment at Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Whiteman
Mr. Whiteman
Norwich
Conn
Houston County
Minn
Jane Adams
J. J. Headington
Glenside
Sask
Canada
Otto Solberg
Decorah
Ingvoldstad
Colorado Springs
Winneshiek County
Fred Ingvolistad
Carroll
Phelps Cemetery
Judge Hobson for Supreme Bench
An active campaign to appoint Judge A N Hobson to the supreme bench arises after Judge Deemers death. While losing Hobson from this district would be unfortunate, supporters say he would add distinction to the high court if appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hobson
Supreme Bench
Deemer
Hobson
By the Stork Special at Yivisaker Home
Eight pounds of dainty feminine humanity prompted Prof and Mrs 8 C Yivisaker to provide food and raiment at their home last Monday morning. Friends of her parents hope she may prove one of life's greatest joys to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Yivisaker
Home for Recess as Senators Return from Des Moines
Senator Enger and Representative Nicholson arrived home Saturday evening from Des Moines and will stay until Monday when the legislative session resumes after a ten day recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enger
Nicholson
Des Moines
Haugen Celebrates Fortieth Year as Decorah Merchant
K I Haugen marks forty years in Decorah as a general merchandise dealer with a Thursday anniversary. Once a seven year clerk, he built a store noted for integrity, good citizenship, and steady patronage. Successive enlargements reflected growth, making his shop a leading northeastern Iowa retailer. The Republican joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. I. Haugen
Decorah
Mr. Haugen
Haugen
Towa
Repupricax
Arctic Explorer to Visit Decorah Lyceum
Dr Frederick A Cook the Arctic explorer is slated to visit Decorah next season as a Lyceum feature though no contracts are signed Yet the event is seen as virtually settled Cook is famed for his pole claim and has spurred Lieut Peary to challenge him Irving Bachelder author of Keeping Up with Lizzie is also expected to speak his lecture as entertaining in person as in print The accounts promise an engaging program with notable figures for the audience
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Cook
Decorah
Lyceum
Irving Bachelder
Lizzie
Bachelder
Luther College Club Elects Officers at Decorah Meeting
The Luther College Club of Decorah held its annual meeting at First Lutheran church parlors. Prof. Carlo A. Sperati was elected President, Prof. W. Sihler Vice President, Prof. Brynjolf Hovde Secretary, O. C. Johnson Treasurer, with P. C. Hongan and H. B. Hustvedt as Directors. The group pledged $25 to Laur Larsen monument. Prof. C. K. Preus and Prof. Sihler spoke, Miss Henrietta Preus sang, and Miss Maurie Reque played piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Club of
Decorah
First Lutheran Church
Carlo A. Sperati
W. Sihler
Brynjolf Hovde
O. C. Johnson
P. C. Hongan
H. B. Hustvedt
Laur, Larsen
C. K. Preus
Sihler
Henrietta Preus
Desert
Maurie Reque
City Politics Grows Heated With Mayoral Race Shifts
Decorah's mayoral contest intensifies as E. J. Hook declares candidacy while B. O. Marsh withdraws after filing. Dr. F. W. Conover named to replace Marsh. Several alderman candidates file in multiple wards including Peter Jensen J D Hexom, B J McKay, A T Holton and A S Olson with papers on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hook
B. O. Marsh
Marsh
F. W. Conover
Peter Jensen
J. D. Hexom
C. E. McKinney
A. T. Holton
B. J. McKay
Olson
Extraordinary hog prices shockDecorah market warns buyers
Market reports from Decorah show hog bids at 11.50 to 13.00 dollars, a record range rivaling Civil War Chicago highs. The extraordinary demand, including foreign buyers, pushes bacon out of reach for many, with prices jumping from 7 to 7.50 a hundredweight a year ago and 5.00 to 5.50 fifty years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
United States
Chicago
The Chickens Came Back
John W. Miller left for Isa Ibell to make his home and sent a flock of chickens by express. The birds returned from Aberdeen with snowbound roads noted on the hill. The winter has been hard, and the question remains whether Decorah or Aberdeen express agents can handle the errand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Miller
Isa Ibell
Express
Aberdeen
Decorah
Decorah City Water Cleared by State Health Dept
Decorah water again approved by the state health department after samples tested by the city health officer Dr Conrad and the subsequent report received Monday by director Henry Alberts. The report states the water from city wells is in satisfactory condition to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah City
State Health Department
Conrad
Town City
Henry Alberts
New Passenger Coach Shown at Milwaukee Depot
Report from Milwaukee depot last Friday notes a brand new passenger car on the branch train. Conductor Joe Elims says the car is nuts to stay and praises its fine upholstery and credit to the road. Authorities indicate new cars up to date will soon join the main line from Calmar to Austin, signaling a wake up for Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Joe Elims
Calmar
Austin
Sergt Conrad Hanson Heads Funston Bodyguard Honor
Sergt. Conrad Hanson son of John L. Hanson was chosen as commanding officer of the bodyguard that accompanied General Frederick Funston‘s remains from San Antonio to San Francisco. Among some 15,000 men, his selection marks a high esteem from his superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Conrad Hanson
John L. Hanson
Frederick Funston
San Antonio
San Francisco
Sergeant Hanson
Two Runaways In Town Cause Milk Loss And Dray Dash
On Tuesday one Fitzsimmons milk team started near the park and ran away, reaching the south part of town where they stopped. All the milk left in the sleigh was destroyed. On the same day Jim Burns' one horse dray sped along Winnebago street causing no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Jim Burns
Winnebago Street
Norwegian Oratorical Contest Winners At Luther College
The annual Norwegian oratorical contest was held at Luther College auditorium last Friday evening. Carl Berkeley won first prize, John Waage took second, and Arthur Tolle earned third. Other contestants included Mikkel Lone, Alfred Amundson, and Sigurd Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Auditorium
Carl Berkele
John Waage
Arthur Tolle
Mikkel Lone
Alfred Amundson
Sigurd Moe
Two Unfortunates Examined for Insane Commission
Two men brought to Decorah for examination by the insane commission to determine transfer to Independence. Both had previous stays and were declared cured, but now show signs of returning mental trouble. One hails from Sumner and the other from Jackson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Insane Commission
Independence
Sumner
Jack [Son Township
Weekly Weather Summary and Advertisements
The past week had four clear days and three cloudy with temperatures from 14 above to 7 below. The weekly average was 3.2 above, 3.7 below the normal. Sunrise is 6 35 and sunset 5 51. An unrelated ad promotes Golden Star furniture polish and ECORATL FURNITURE large bottle 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Star
Ecoratl Furniture
Brunner Visits Prairie du Chien Sanitarium For Treat ment
George Brunner went to Prairie du Chien Monday to seek baths and treatment at the sanitarium. About a month ago he suffered a severe grippe attack followed by neuralgia, leaving him very feeble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brunner
Prairie du Chien
Public health notice on measles school exclusion
To the Public. An epidemic of measles has started and while it is only a placard disease it has been decided to exclude school children from school where measles exists in the family until recovery of all cases in the home. DR. A. BE, OO Health Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE
District Court Nears Close Judge Hobson May Adjourn
The February district court term nears its end with Judge Hobson set to adjourn today or tomorrow. Several matters appear, including guardianship, estate settlements, and notices of absentee heirs, with final reports approved and bonds set, reflecting a busy docket and upcoming probate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Howard County
C.H. Quenrud
Moore-Seig Co
Piil
Anna Johnson
Nicolai Wilhelm Johnson
Nels J. Korsen
J. N. Amunrud
Melvin J. Nelson
Mary E. Clark
John Daly
Ole Nelson Nesheim
Isabelle Fitch
Winneshiek County
M. B. Fitch
M. A. Harmon
Catherine McCormick
Martha Anderson
M. J. Klein
Mary Knox
Fred Knox
Frank Coughlin
Joan Miller
Kate Kirschman
Mary
Mary Wheatman
James Phillips
Carl Haug
Robert Klimesh
A. A. Novak
Henry Paine
St. Aubin Place
Sioux City
H. W. Allen
Philip Backer
Andrew Barth
Emily Jewell
Admi
Church Directory Listing From Local Congregations
Congregational Methodist and Christian Science communities page lists services and programs. Willett leads Congregational Methodist with morning and evening services, Sunday school, and a Shield and Sword sermon theme. Christian Science meets in Free man building with 10 45 service and noon school, midweek meeting. Methodist notes next Sundays topics contrasting Christ's Friends with a Japan discussion. Services held in courthouse for the final listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Geo. Johnson
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Lackland
Epworth Teague
Christ
Japan
United States
Far East
Court House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stephen Decatur
Bertha Bernatz
St. Paul
Fred Albertson
C. C. Hankenson
Frank M. Straka
Alexandria
Annie L. Kissinger
Judge Hobson
Stork
Arctic Explorer
College Club
City Politics
S. W. Conover
Funston
Weekly Weather Report
District Court
T. W. Wheaton
Co. T. Simpson
Church Directory
Grand Opera House
Gal Stewart
Uncle Josh
Phonograph Fame
Gypsy Rossini
Margie Stewart
Comediene
Parman
March
Decorah Furniture Co
H. A. Schremser, A. Leyize, Henry Ness
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