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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
2
Purely personal items list residents and visitors in Decorah and surrounding towns. Names include Ina Makepeace, Elenora Grinna, Myrtle Halverson, Leo Reeves, Marguerite Moran, Clair Mattison, and many others, with travels to Cresco Riceville Mitchell Waverly Albert Lea Mason City Chicago Davenport and more along with a birth at Decorah hospital.
Miss Signe Larson returns to Sioux Falls after a Decorah visit.Robert Heuser called to Decorah for wife Galy’s illness. she later went to Minneapolis. Clarence Gerhardt returns to Anamosa after Decorah stay. Otto Solberg hosts Mrs. Berg from La Crosse. Clara Broghammer leaves for Wild Rose to teach. L. O. Reed and daughter end Decorah visit and go home to Crookston. Mrs. Harmon at Rushford aiding ill sister. Bakken family visits in Ridgeway. Mrs. S L Hanson and daughter return to Albert Lea. J. P. Bakke and wife visit Stoughton. Neff family guests from West Union. Mida Hegner and Emma Nesheim return from Chicago. Gretchen Kramer arrives in Decorah to trim at Mrs. Neff’s Style Shop. Lillian Furness leaves Decorah for Superior Wisconsin.
The article last week misstated bequests of eight hundred twenty dollars to nine relatives. We are informed by several parties remembered that the wording was incorrect, caused by misunderstanding, and we issue this correction to set the record straight.
Curtin Ben Bear and L. L. Cad left for Hampton to attend the annual meeting of town county fair managers. They expect to discuss attractions and line up suitable acts for the fair this fall with managers from various attractions in attendance.
A new son was born on Wednesday March 1 to Mr Theron A Jayne and his wife.
The Iowa State Gymnastic association will hold its meet in Decorah at Luther College. Last year Luther scored 365.29, nearing first place behind Iowa, Iowa State College and Luther. With former turners Narum Olafson and Knutson back and new equipment added, Luther aims for a strong showing. Admission is 35 cents.
A banquet Saturday at the St. Paul Hotel honored Counsel Hobe for twenty five years as Norwegian counselor agent at St. Paul. Northwest leaders attended including Minister H Bryn, Vice Counsel J B Wist, Prof C K Preus, Luther College, and Dr Stabo. Prof Preus spoke on The Norwegian American and led singing of the first verse of America.
Royal McCluskey resigns from Winneshiek County State Bank to visit his brother W. H. McCluskey in Seattle. He plans to return to Chicago if business conditions are satisfactory. A Wednesday party at Clarence Christen’s home honored him with a large attendance and festive spirit.
A large audience at the Grand Opera House heard Bishop Quayle discuss "The Tragedy of Rip Van Winkle." He portrayed the idle man as capable yet未 willing to work, urging the value of labor. The speaker, an unusually lucid orator, captivated attendees with wit and pointed analysis, highlighting the Methodist church’s initiative in inviting him to Decorah.
The Grand hosted Potash and Perlmutter last Friday evening, delivering a distinctly fresh entertainment. Laughter flowed as Abe and Maurice’s troubles were portrayed with warmth, while moments brought tears for the lovable Hebrew merchants. The company and leads impressed with natural portrayals.
William Barnett and Ina Marlow were married on February 24 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. G. B. Lackland officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Marlow, hails from Canoe township and the groom, a young farmer from Hesper township, plan to reside on the Jus Headington farm in Hesper.
Decorah Lodge of Elks stages The Doodle Bug on March 18 and 14 with the Frederick E Howe company. After success of The Dingbat of Gar last year, Howe returns to Decorah with a new vehicle and expects strong public support. Mr and Mrs Howe arrive today. rehearsals start tomorrow as locals join in the production. Advance ticket sales to be announced soon.
Decorah high school basketball teams defeated Postville Tuesday night with ease. Postville coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after a scrimmage injury, referee Downie ordering him off the floor. Return games set for tomorrow night in Decorah.
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