Personal notices from Weyner and neighbors travel and visits
Purely personal items list numerous residents and visitors. It notes Ada Saskatchewan visits, business trips to La Crosse and Rochester, home visits to Cresco and Decorah, and moves or return trips by several families. Mentions include Stella Dunning Ridgeway, Ruth Ingvoldstad Prairie du Chien, Tom Twenge birth, and various travels to Minneapolis Des Moines Kah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eber DeCou
Decorah
Ossian
Ruth Ingvoldstad
Prairie du Chien
Grant
Ruth Tollefson
Minneapolis
L. M. Enger
Des Moines
H. Sorenson
Martha Tha
New Hampton
LuRena Lamm
Rhame
N. D
S. A. Dixson
C. W. Burdick
Geo. Child
Hart-Parr Co
Charles City
T. B. Torrison
Manitowoc
Wis
P. B. Halverson
Ole Hansey
Volair
Tom Twenge
Bertha Haugen
la Crosse
M. M. Blaess
Pine River
Minn
N. N. Quandahl
Eau Claire
Milwaukee Freight Ofice
Debating Team Chosen for Inter-Society Contest
At Luther College an inter-society debate Tuesday evening pitted Irving against Amphictyonie. The Irving team F. E. Reishus A. M. Wisness l and Victor Bjorgo argued the negative on the Panama Canal Bill toll exemption. Grant Rahn Carl Knutson and Justin Peterson spoke for Amphictyonie. Rahn Reishus and Knutson earned top marks and will argue the same question against Gustavus Adolphus College in Decorah later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Irving
Amphictyonie
F. E. Reishus
A. M. Wisness l
Victor Bjorgo
United States
Congress
Amphic
Grant Rahn
Carl Knutson
Justin Peterson
Messrs. Rahn
Reishus
Knutson
Gustavus Adolphus College of
Death of a Young Girl in Madison Township
Anna Qualley daughter of Mr and Mrs Alf Qualley of Madison township died last week Wednesday at the home of John Rygg on Franklin street after an illness of two weeks from pneumonia and tonsillitis. She attended Decorah high school at the time of her illness and death followed despite care. The funeral was held Friday and was largely attended by friends and neighbors. Rev Schmidt officiated and interment was in Haugen cemetery south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Biermann
T. W. Brunt
Washington, D. C
Minnie Gilbertson
H. A. Engen
Waukon
J. D. Maynard
Emporia
Kas
H. HH. Green
C. R
Dallas Center
Vincent Kellogg
Fred Stihring
Kensett
Mr. Stihring
Albert
R. C. Pike
Mentor
Minn
C. W. Burdick
Anna Qualley
Alf. Qualley
Madison Township
John Rygg
Franklin Street
Miss Qualley
Decorah High School
Rev. Schmidt
Haugen
A Nelle
John Jordahl Heads to California to Join Family
John Jordahl of Springfield township departed Monday for California where he will join his family. He rented his farm to his stepson and will spend much of the year on the coast. His son, previously in poor health, has improved since going there and recovery is hoped. The chief difficulty is asthma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordahl
Springfield Township
California
Jordahl
Tweet and Doty Wedding in Calmar Nominal Release
Theo Tweet s and Greta Doty both of Calmar wed at the Winneshiek hotel on Tuesday morning March 4 1913. Rev Paul Koren officiated and the couple planned to reside in International Falls after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Hotel
Theo. Tweet' S
Greta Doty
Calmar
Paul Koren
International Falls
Curtin Buys Winneshiek County Fair Grounds
E J Curtin buys the Winneshiek county fair grounds from Mrs C C Bates for 5000 dollars and plans to form a stock company with the Commercial Club to hold and improve the grounds for year round fairs. Prominent citizens back the plan to create a county wide fair venue and upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Curtin
C. C. Bates
Winneshiek County Agricultural Society
Mr. Curtin
Commercial Club
Winneshiek County
Northwest
Groff and Son Open New Hardware Store in Weather Narrowly Survives
Despite severe last Saturday weather the Groff and Son hardware store opened successfully. The new building is spacious and attractive with an elevated office and a balcony display for harness. Ground floor is devoted to hardware while harness and ranges are showcased on adjacent platforms, pleasing the Groff firm with the arrangement and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Groff & Son
Messrs
Groff
Robin Redbreast Arrives in Decorah and County
Reliable citizens report the robin arrival as a spring harbinger. Harry Komornik recalls hearing the bird Monday morning while dreaming of an inauguration. A. E. Thune saw robins near Highlandville last week. Oscar Kroglund noted about a score at Trout Run on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Redbreast
Decorah
Harry Komornik
St. Cloud Annex
Mr. Redbreast
A. E. Thune
Highlandville
Robins
Oscar Kroglund
Glenwood
Trout Run
Mr and Mrs Ben Bear Return From New York Visit
The Bears arrived home last Saturday from a New York trip where garment workers’ strike unrest was visible. Ben Bear secured needed goods on the ground and found extra bargains, including a Chicago neckwear stock purchased at a favorable price for his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
New York
Religious Help in New Circumstances at Congregational Church
Announcement for next Sabbath morning sermon Religious Help in New Circumstances and evening program with special music Three Night Scenes from the Life of Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Paul
Thos. W. Ross to Star in The Only Son at Grand Opera House
Thos. W. Ross will appear Friday evening at the Grand Opera House in Winchell Smith play The Only Son. A recent supper honored his visit with a toast to Laughter praising its cure for blues and melancholy and its role as the sunshine of the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Ross
Grand Opera House
Y Winchell Smith
Bad Chimney Fire Sparks Alarm on Broadway
Citizens heard a fire alarm Saturday night near Mrs Griswold Howell house on Broadway as a chimney burned. Fire was subdued with salt and caused little damage. moments later the St Cloud hotel chimney caught fire but was quickly quieted with salt.
Unusual winter sighting reported in Ossian
C S Boice recounts a rare incident from Ossian where Theodore Daniels drove into town with a large pocket full of something unusual. while traveling he spotted a gopher dash across a snow covered road and killed it with his whip, noting pocket gophers usually stay buried during winter hibernation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Boice
Ossian
Theodore Daniels
February Temperatures Extremes Across Dry Month
February displayed unusual temperature swings with a high of 50 above zero on the 19th and a low of 14 below within five days. The 64 degree range was notable for the region and precipitation was minimal, marking a very dry month.
Children to be placed in Winneshiek county homes
Miss Hill and Miss Comstock of the Children's Home Society will visit Decorah on Thursday the 18th with another company of children for distribution to county homes. Earlier requests in February show there will be enough placements for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hill
Miss Comstock
Children’s Home Society
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Wrecking Begins at Weiser Building for Bank Project
Workmen have started interior wrecking of the old E. J. Weiser building, formerly Wangler Bros. a week or more ago as prep for a new Winneshiek County State Bank structure. Weather permitting, work will speed up at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Weiser
Wangler Bros
Winneshiek County State Bank
Resumption of Ice Harvest Delayed by Cold Snap
Cold weather last week pushed the ice harvest to resume after a planned two week closure. Ice was carted through city streets last Saturday to provide belated filling for a few private houses as BEAR'S introduced a new Spring underwear line.
Stock Shipments Highlight Large Hog and Livestock Movements
Last week saw large receipts and shipments of live stock. Ole Ellingson of the Farmers' Co operative society bought and shipped six double deckers and three standard cars of hogs, while Mr Burreson for Reeves had five double deckers. Each car carried 110 to 117 hogs, totaling over 1200 hogs shipped. One car of cattle and several cars of horses were also moved. Anderson Bros shipped one car Monday to Milwaukee and two cars by U S express to East Williston, L I, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Money involved is left for readers to calculate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Ellingson
Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Burreson
Reeves
Anderson Bros
Milwaukee
U. S. Express
East Williston
L. I
Cancellation Revoked for A Modern Eve Musical
After part of the edition was printed the cancellation of the Singer's musical comedy A Modern Eve was recalled and the show will be presented as first announced. Further particulars will be provided next week.
Decorah Teams Win and Lose in Friday Court Action
Decorah high school girls defeated McGregor by 21 to 8 on the road. Later that evening Decorah boys fell to West Union 28 to 12 at away game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
McGregor
West Union
Revenue Officers Interview Citizens Over Illegal Liquor
A deputy revenue officer visited Tuesday interviewing several residents. The purpose appeared connected to illegal liquor, with no further arrests reported at this time.
Walter Bucknell Buys Linzenmeyer Restaurant
Walter Bucknell has purchased the Linzenmeyer restaurant on Water Street. After extensive improvements he will be ready to serve meals at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bucknell
Linzenmeyer
Water Street
Local Clothier Announces Fresh Spring Stock and Full Selection
After a weeks absence I return to announce a large purchase stock of spring and summer clothing and men’s furnishings. Our selection compares favorably with cities ten times Decorah’s size. All goods are new and first class with strict quality. exchanges and refunds offered. Ever faithfully Ben Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Decorah
Poe
Eeling
Ben Bear
Tavener Bridge Rebuild Starts Under Supervisory Review
Supervisor Meyer reports preliminary work on rebuilding the Tavener bridge has begun. Prof McDonald state engineer and County Engineer Lee surveyed the site. Lee sent specifications to Ames. State office faces many bridges before Decorah work, with May likely before any news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Tavener Bridge
Prof. McDonald
Lee
Ames
Decorah
McDonald
Winneshiek Farmers Institute to Hold Meeting at Hesper
The Winneshiek County Farmers Institute will meet in Hesper on March 13 and 14. The programme includes three or more speakers from Ames who will discuss questions and provide information. County residents are invited to attend and towns may apply to host next year through the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County Farmers’ Institute
Hesper
Ames
Norwegian-American Line Names Col. Chr. Brandt Agent
Col. Chr. Brandt has been appointed agent for the Norwegian American steamship line. The ships sail direct between the United States and Norway and the first vessel will depart in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Chr. Brandt
United States
Norway
Mock Congress Session Tops Friday Brotherhood Program
M. E. Church notes announce the third Mock Congress session as the next Friday event with all sessions gaining warmth. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. feature The Tranquil Life and Convinced but not Converted with special evening music. The Prosper Lumber Co. of Prosper, Minnesota offers overstocked soft coal at 50 cents per ton off for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Prosper Lumber CO
Prosper
Minn
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Wyner Feltis
Ada
Stella Sherry
Chris Knoke
F. Woelstein
Cresco
Henry Knoke
Maggie Kelley
Rapid City
Henry McCauley
H. 8. Langley
Episcopal Church
Wn. McVettie
A. G. Kratz
Locust
Grand Rapids
Kratz
Otto Dahlfelm
Chris. Enger
Ehdahl
Enger
Mr. Enger
T. A. Wold
St. Olaf
Ferdinand
Grand Forks
Andrew Halverson
Ellen Nash
Cedar Falls
Mr. Holverson
Martha Holverson
W. C. Duffy
St. Cloud
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knit
Groff & Son
Home Again
Thos. W. Ross In
Bear's
Revenue Officers
Farmers’ Institute
M. E. Church Notes
Degorah Steam Laundry
The
Decorah Motor Car Co
J. J. Marsh
Citizens Savings Bank
Casterton
V.pres
B.J. McKay
F. E. Cratsenberg
R. E. Bucknell
Cash
F. W. Conover
F. B. Portman
John Curtin
Here
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