Personal notices from Decorah and area residents
PURELY PERSONAL. Mrs. Irving Dinger was a Cresco passenger Tuesday. Mrs. D. Drew of Cresco visited Decorah. Rev. Malmin visited Thompson. Chas Gilleece of Austin visited Decorah. Sophie Larsen from Elkader spent the weekend in Decorah. Anna Nesheim went to Waukon for a few days. Thora Swenson visited Hayfield. Alma Bergsager went to Austin for a month. Mrs. L. Johnson’s children visited Ridgeway. Alma Kloster went to Minneapolis to visit her sister. Many others visited or traveled to nearby towns for visits or business. Mrs. F. Adams went to Minneapolis to meet her husband. Clarence and Albert Christen departed for Pine City and Perham. Clara Wollan stayed with Prof. A. M. Rovelstad. Mildred Thomas returned home to Marcus, Canada. Mrs. Helgeson visited sons in Minneapolis. Mrs. Halligan returned to Chicago. Mrs. Natvig visited Ridgeway. Mr. and Mrs. Egeland returned to Brattsburg. Mrs. Beardsley visited Algona. Mrs. Stringer returned to Cresco. A. G. Christen went to Clear Lake to see C. B. Christen ill. Johnson Company to Remodel Office. Decorah firm plans larger office, rest room, and double display windows. Heating system planned. Contracts for heating new buildings awarded. more contracts anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Dinger
Cresco
D. Drew
Decorah
Malmin
Thompson
Iowa
Chas, Gilleece
Austin
Sophie Larsen
Elkader
Anna Nesheim
Waukon
Thora Swenson
Hayfield
Minn
Alma Bergsager
L. Johnson
Ridgeway
Alma Kloster
Minneapolis
Josie
M. D. Whitney
Hesper Township
Geo. Schulze
John Rygg
Waterloo
Idella
Geneva Hanson
Dell Rapids
Anna Dorseth
Clara Broghammer
Alamo
Viola Wold
St. Olaf
R. F. B. Portman
St. Paul
W. Matteson
D. A. Musser
Pleasant Township
Mike Musser
C. Olson
Anna
E. Evenson
Robert Alleman
Plattsville
Wis
McCaffrey
Morris Whalen
E. E. Seland
Rochester
Mayo Brothers
Mary Ammer
Glendive
Mont
Mabel Ammer
Frank McCaffrey
Laugile O'Brian
Fred Albertson
Helen Johnson
C. Glesne
L. R. Wenrick
van Horn
Kasota
Frank P. Adams
Adams
North Dakota
Clarence
Albert Christen
Minnesota
Pine City
Perham
Clara Wollan
Glenwood
A. M. Rovelstad
Mildred Thomas
Marcus
Canada
L. G. Helgeson
Claude
Lawrence
F. W. Halligan
Chicago
Otto Solberg
Clarence Natvig
Lawler
8. Gunderson
W. 0. Egeland
J. O. Peterson
Locust
Bellevue
Manistique
Mich
A. G. Christen
Clear Lake
C. B. Christen
Freeport
Johnson Company
Peter Johnson & Sons
Severson
Music
Gust Krome
Peter Whalen
A. R. Coffeen
Conover to Open Webster Lumber Yards in North Dakota
Harry Conover returns from Canada and northwest posts to Rhame North Dakota to head a new Webster Lumber Co yard. Dr F W Conover and Charles Webster form the firm with yards at Rhame Raleigh and Amsden. Webster's eldest son runs Mobridge yard. another son to head a second North Dakota yard. Rhame sits on the Milwaukee line near Montana. Exact start date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Conover
Canada
Rhame
N. D
F. W. Conover
Chas. Webster
Waucoma
South Dakota
Webster Lumber Co
Raleigh
Amsden
North Dakota
Pacific
Milwaukee Railroad
Montana
Harry
Bakken Repeats Wins At State Convention Des Moines
H Bakken a buttermaker at Lincoln Creamery Co won second prize for butter scoring 114 at the Des Moines state convention on February 21. He also placed second in the ten months educational contest with an average score of 94.79, showing consistent quality across extended judging and reinforcing the creamery’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bakken
Lincoln Creamery Co
Des Moines
Deco rah Lodge Elects Officers for Next Year
At the regular meeting of Deco rah Lodge No. 444 officers for the ensuing year were elected Exalted Ruler C B Marsh Leading Knight C N Houck Loyal Knight L Urban Lecturing Knight F A Germann Secretary E R Haines Treasurer B J McKay Tiler T Weber Trustee O M Drexel Retiring Exalted Ruler George Johnson was chosen delegate to the grand lodge meeting in Boston this summer with F R Haines as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lodge
O. M. Drexel
George Johnson
Grand Lodge
Boston
F. R. Haines
More Candidates for Aldermen in City Race
Nomination papers have been filed with the city clerk for Emil Rosenthal and KE J Gillette for alderman at large. Rosenthal has begun a campaign and enjoys backing from many friends confident in his faithful service. Circulation of papers for Tr Engbretson for alderman at large signals a lively contest ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Rosenthal
KE. J. Gillette
Rosenthal
Emil
Tr. Engbretson
March arrives with uncertain forecast for spring
The writer muses on March coming in cold and unclear, bringing hope for spring but offering no certainty about how the month will end. It frames March as a period of anticipation and cautious optimism.
Seasons to be Presented by Decorah Choral Union
The Decorah Choral Union will present Haydn's The Seasons at Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening March 21. Under Prof Carlo A Sperati the choir has studied the oratorio all winter. Tenor Warren Proctor of the Chicago Grand Opera company will sing the role, his second Decorah appearance. Herbert Gould of Chicago sings the bass, soprano Bertha Anne Cooper is an Iowa instructor from the University of Town. Ticket sales begin March 14 at Parman's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydn
Decorah
Schwartzenburg Palace
Decorah Choral Union
Warren Proctor
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Mr. Proctor
Apollo Club
Chicago
Herbert Gould
Bertha Anne Cooper
University of Town
Parman’s
Al H Wilson to Perform at Grand in April
Al H Wilson, famed dialect comedian and singer, with a special company, arrives in Decorah in April for a new Trish play My Killarney Rose. The act promises novelty, new songs, and a mix of sentiment and gentle comedy that keeps audiences smiling and satisfied. It features songs including The Love I Give to You Where the Shamrock Grows Mary Woulihan and The Yodel that Stole My Girl Away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
the Grand
Killarney Rose
Decorah
Mary Woulihan
Thoughtful Girl Shepherds Puppy Across Icy Alley
A young girl walking to the post office crosses an icy alley with a half inch of water. She pauses, lifts a handsome puppy, and carries it across, splashing through in thin shoes. She does not consider her own wet feet, only the pup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago Street
I. O. Marsh
Monona district oratorical results and class finals
Cornelius Jenkins of Monona and Leroy Ditmer of FlKad er tied for first and second in the oratorical class at Monona. In drama, Helen Fisk led with Lucile Dickman and Lucile Burtis tied for second. Ruth Mason won humor with Marie Rubins second. Semi finals set for March 16 at Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Cornelius Jenkins
Leroy Ditmer
Flkader
Helen Fisk
Karl D. Fisk
West Union
Lucile Dickman
Prof. Dickman
Upper Iowa University
Lucile Burtis
W. H. Burtis
Ruth Mason
Waukon
Marie Rubins
Center Point
Osage
Des Moines Shoe Dealers Hear Meet Talks Big Issues
Philip Hexom attends the annual meeting of the Retail Shoe Dealers Association of Iowa in Des Moines. The convention discusses store problems and legislative matters but focuses mainly on securing dependable merchandise. Hexom will be absent until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hexom
Des Moines
Decorah voters face choice on high school progress
The article accuses Waukon and Cresco of larger enrollments and more tuition funds, contrasts Decorah’s smaller tuition income with 183 high school pupils, and urges voters to elect directors Baker Alayer Hillboe Mollart who favor normal training and stronger schools to match neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Pye
Waukon Public Schools
Waukon High School
Wauken
Repubiican
Cresco
Decorah High School
Waukon
O. C. Johnson
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Will of Gunerius Bratios Probate Filed After Sudden Death
The will of Gunerius Bratios aged clock repairer was filed for probate. He owned a Ridgeway area farm of 240 acres and left 500 to United Lutheran church and 250 to Decorah hospital. The remainder goes to his living brothers and sisters, with a sister he lived with among them. Dated January 9, 1914. Anne P. Tuskind of Davenport, N. D., named administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunerius Bratios
Ridgeway
United Lutheran Church
Decorah
Anne P. Tuskind
Davenport
N. D
Quiet Police Court Ends With One Intoxicated Arrest
Police court activity was slow until last Saturday evening when one intoxicated individual was jailed until Monday morning and then fined as is customary.
Fire destroys old Jedediah Miller home in Decorah
A Tuesday night blaze in the fifth ward West Decorah destroyed the longtime Jedediah Miller house rented by John McConnell. No one was home. McConnell had moved out furniture already and insured renewal occurred just days before. Fire siren alerted residents as the ninth alarm since December with sparks blamed for ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
John McConnell
Mr. McConnell
Jedediah Miller
West Decorah
Decorah
McConnell
Living at County Expense in Fort Atkinson Theft
Cornelius Todd, a Black man, rooms at the county jail under Sheriff Ellingson. While unloading coal for the railroad at Fort Atkinson, he stole $13.72 from a fellow worker, fled toward Lawler, was caught, arraigned before Justice Cooney, and received ten days in jail for petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Todd
Ellingson
Todd
Fort Atkinson
Lawler
Justice Cooney
The New Catholic Church Construction Plans
Mr. Stark of the contracting firm overseeing the new Catholic church project visited last week. He said preliminary arrangements are finished and construction will start as soon as weather allows.
Church Directory Listings and Sunday Schedules
Congregational Methodist and Christian Science societies list Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at noon. Activities include a Soldiers Prayer, music, and programs in the court house for dedications and lectures by Dr Curran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Lackland
George Cuchiottis
A. B. Curran
Court House
Potatoes Bring Higher Prices to Local Farmer
A street meeting with a farmer reveals a potato load sold yesterday for 2.75 dollars, compared to 1.05 dollars a year ago at the same time. The account notes how yesterday’s common items are becoming today’s luxuries.
Linkenheil Installs Modern Air Tight Cooler in Spring Valley
The Rock Valley Bee notes C. F. Linkenheil, long active in DeCorah’s market trade, has installed a modern air tight cooler in his Spring Valley shop at a cost of $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rock Valley Bee
C. F. Linkenheil
Decorah
Spring Valley
Stabo and Campbell Physicians Office Details
Drs Stabo and Campbell physicians and surgeons list office hours from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Telephone 329. Located in the Decorah State Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DRS
Stabo & Campbell
Physicians and Surgeons
Decorah Sta Bank
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Stephen Decatur
O— —Swenenend
A. Stringer
Mrs. . Peterson
Bakken
al, H, Wilson
Miss Burtis
Shoe Dealers’ Convention
Waukon and
G. F. Baker
R. Alayer
H. 8. Hilleboe
C. A. Mollart
Messrs. Baker
Algyer
Hilleboe
Willmar
Mollart
New Catholic Church
Church Directory
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
McCall’s
Wayne
Sansimancirs Mott & CO
Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Seta
Cal Stewart
Triangle Plays
Bessie Love
Nina
the Flower Girl
Paramount Pictures
Kathlyn Williams
Paramount
Triangle
Dorothy Dalton
Adina Mayo With
Eugene O'Brien
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