Decorah and surrounding residents share visits and travels
A long list of visitors and locals moving between Cresco Decorah Castalia Ossian Hesper Calmar Minnesota Wisconsin and Canada describes Monday Tuesday and weekly trips. Notable items include births and deaths, business visits, and people returning home from final destinations with several family movements noted between towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malanophy
Cresco
Walter Mott
Charles Lambert
New Albia
Birdie Wells
Mabel
Decorah
E. E. McMartin
Castalia
E. J. Curtin
Chicago
Aunt Sauros
Locust
J. M. Bernatz
Dubuque
Frank Sayre
Im Cresco
Peter Johnson
Wisconsin
Jennie Hegg
Calmar
D. C. Malloy
W. M. Allen
Ossian
Ingvoldstad Wins State Championship in Oratorical Contest
Fred W. Ingvoldstad of Simpson College captured first prize of 100 dollars at the Iowa Intercollegiate Oratorical contest in Indianola on a speech titled Shall America Adopt the Policy of Preparedness He led a field including Highland Park Parsons Buena Vista Upper Iowa Elsworth Iowa Wesleyan and Coe Colleges His victory secures his entry to the interstate contest at Parsons College Fairfield involving nine states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Indianola
Fred W. Ingvoldstad
P. O. Ingvoldstad
Simpson College
Highland Park
Parsons
Buena Vista College
Upper Iowa University
Elsworth College
Iowa Wesleyan
Coe
Ingvoldstad
America
Messrs
H. C. Talle
Eberhard Opsahl
J. Waage
Luther College
Tngvoldstad
Westion
Parsons College
Fairfield
Talle
Decorah Bride and Groom Return From Oregon IL
Mr E H Shelly and his brideMiss Sue Carl were wed in Oregon IL two weeks ago and returned to Decorah on Thursday. The Oregon Reporter praised the bride as popular and talented and the groom as an admired Oregon native with a record of success and good character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Shelly
Oregon, IL
Sue Carl
Decorah
Oregon
Aly
Shelly
Elks Elect Officers for Incoming Year
At the De sorah lodge of Elks last Thursday night officers were elected for the coming year. George W. Johnson is Exalted Ruler C S Marsh is Est Lecturing Knight H L Urban is Est Leading Knight C N Houck is Est Loyal Knight E K R Haines is Secretary B J McKay is Treasurer H T Barthell is Trustee F E Weber is Tyler. Past Exalted Ruler C L Toplift was elected delegate to the cam lodge meeting in Baltimore next summer with E R Haines as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desorah Lodge of Elks
George W. Johnson
C. S. Marsh
H. L. Urban
C.N. Houck
KE. R. Haines
B.J. McKay
H.T. Barthell
F. E. Weber
Tyler
C. L. Toplift
Cam Lodge
Baltimore
E. R. Haines
Runaway Wagon Injures Several in City
Friday near noon a wagon tied to Lawrence Richardson's team ran loose in the south part of the city. The wagon overturned after a short run of about a block, injuring Mr Richardson's leg slightly and causing minor injuries to a nearby boy and girl who held on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Richardson
Scarlet Fever Update Shows No New Cases
No new scarlet fever cases in the past week and all patients are convalescing rapidly. City physicians believe the disease is stamped out with no cause for further apprehension. Except for one case, illnesses have been light and not dangerous.
Builders Talk of New Homes and Stores in Decorah
Early plans include several residences and a new store building. Fred Sellman and Geo W. Johnson have contracts for homes on Water Street and South Washington Street. John Evenson plans a new business block with front alterations near Decorah Steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sellman
Water Street
School Elections In Independent Districts March 13
The annual school district director elections are set for Monday March 13 with polls opening at 1 PM. In Decorah H A Warner and F J Rosenthal seek re election against A F Barfoot and W T Symonds. O C Johnson is unopposed for treasurer. Ridgeway candidates include H Butz C T Trytten for director and R Ringoen for treasurer with no opposition. Spillville will elect a director and treasurer with G F Heuser and J J Haug unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
H. A. Warner
F. J. Rosenthal
A. F. Barfoot
W.T. Symonds
O. C. Johnson
Ridgeway
Henry Butz
C. T. Trytten
R. Ringoen
Spillville
G. F. Heuser
J. J. Haug
Violist Joseph Kovarik of New York Orchestra
Spillville recalls Joseph J. Kovarik son of John J. Novarik now living in New Prague Minnesota. After studying in Germany he joined the Boston Conservatory and is identified with the New York Philharmonic as leader of the viola section. He is spoken of as a player of note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spillville
Joseph J. Kovarik
John J. Novarik
New Prague
Minn
Kovarik
Germany
Boston Conservatory of Music
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Mizener Sells Restaurant to Shaller and Myers
On Tuesday afternoon George Mizener transferred his restaurant to George Shaller and S A Myers of Oelwein who will run it with Myers as managing partner. The same day the newspaper agency stock was sold to Mr and Mrs B A Slocum and moved to the Sugar Bowl Candy Store. Rumors say the liveners plan to move to Havre Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mizener
George Shaller
S. A. Myers
Oelwein
Mr. Myers
B. A. Slocum
Wnth
Sugar Bowl
Havre
Mont
Fountain Installed by Schimming Promises New Spring Upgrade
Last week Liquid Carbonie Co delivered a handsome soda fountain to Schimming to replace the old unit. The new piece is described as fine furniture and top line for dispensing summer drinks, expected to be a profitable investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimming
Liquid Carbonie Co
Sunch
Bark On Water Street Ends With Dog Limping Away
Two boys riding a motorcycle hit a small dog at the Winnebago Street corner in the evening. The collision upset the riders and vehicle with no damage to either, while the dog yelped and limped off after escaping from under the machine. Special sale at Bear's featuring blue serge suits for 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Winnebago Street
A Chance for the Navy Midshipman Examinations
Competitive examinations for two Midshipmen appointments at the Naval Academy Annapolis will be held at Mason City Decorah and Oelwein post offices at 9 a m on March 22. Candidates must be district residents aged 16 to 20 and the exam covers algebra arithmetic geometry grammar geography and United States history. Applications to take the examination must be on file with Mr. Haugen by March 13 for candidate authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mason City
Decorah
Oelwein
United States
Haugen
Colfax Day Observed by Decorah Rebekahs and Lodges
In line with Grand Lodge orders the Decorah lodge of Rebekahs joins all state lodges to mark Colfax Day honoring Schuyler Colfax father of the Rebekahs. The Decorah meeting on March 17 includes speaking music degree work and a banquet with expected attendance by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
T. O
Decorah Lodge
Rebekahs
Colfax
Schuyler Colfax
Decorah
Odd Fellows and Rebakahs
Proved She Could Walk After Milwaukee Derailed Chase
Mrs. C. S. Marsh and George Baker rode a derailed Milwaukee train near Fort Atkinson last Friday. They walked four miles to Calmar after a mild dismissal from the conductor. Baker then telephoned for a car to meet them, and they were intercepted at a farm and reached home within about two hours.
Walter Frye Claims Citizens Bank Trophy at Ames
Walter Frye of Calmar township won the Citizens Bank trophy in January’s Ames corn contest and claimed his prize on Saturday. He cannot compete again for one year but will hold the trophy during that period and plans to pursue other offers at the Ames course once eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Frye
Calmar
Citizens Bank
Ames
Mr. Frye
Winneshiek County
Bereaved Parents Mourn Loss of Baby Son
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jayne extend sympathy in the death of their infant son who passed away on Thursday after a brief life. The small child touched their hearts in the short hours he lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Jayne
Congregational Notes on Sabbath Topics and Choir Concert
The Sunday program opens with Congregational notes on Sabbath morning focusing on How God Individualizes with us and How we Should Individualize in Religious Work. Evening topic contrasts The rich-poor and the poor-rich with chorus and quartette.
New Hampton duo to open soft drink and cigar store
A New Business House, Martin and Mike Houlihan, will rent the Hiller building and open a soft drink and cigar shop once repairs are finished. Parman's Drug Store offers remedies for chicken and keeps CG silked men's hose at Bear's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Mike Houlihan
New Hampton
Hiller
Pratt’s
Parman's
Bear's
Slight Wreck Delays Train No 22 Near Fort Atkinson
A derailed engine from Cedar Rapids destined for Calmar at 11 45 a m caused a minor wreck just beyond Fort Atkinson. Passengers escaped injury beyond a shake up and traffic was delayed for hours. In separate ad copy Bear's promotes a large selection of suits with $12.00 pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Calmar
Fort Atkinson
Wesselmann
Local weddings reported in Minneapolis and surrounding townships
The record covers three marriages: Lena C. Rodvang and Clarence Peterson wed in Minneapolis with Rev. O. E. Brandt presiding. Fannie Welch and Lawrence Iverson wed in Hesper with reception at Tabor's hall. Agnes Olson and Clyde L. Roe married at the United Lutheran parsonage with Rev. O. E. Schmidt officiating. Couples span Springfield, Hesper, and Kelly areas and plan homes near Mayville, on farms, and at Kelly Sayings Bank locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
O. E. Brandt
Lena C. Rodvang
0. O. Rodvang
Springfield Township
Clarence Peterson
United Lutheran Parsonage
O. E. Schmidt
Agnes Olson
Hans Olson
Clyde L. Roe
Decorah High School
Kelly Sayings Bank
Kelly
Town
Heavyweight visit gatherings in Decorah
Sam Christen traveled from Bluffton to visit brothers Clarence and Albert in Decorah. The trio weighs 280, 260, and 220 pounds respectively, totaling 760 pounds with an average of 253 pounds. They remain in full health and ready to pitch a load of hay at a moment's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Sam Christen
Bluffton
Clarence
Albert
Sam
Fiske O'Hara Signed for Next Season at Grand Opera House
Messrs. Weiser and Bear announce a contract with Fiske O'Hara for next season. He will star in a new play said to surpass the Decorah production. O'Hara's tenor voice pleased theatergoers in past performances. Also advertised are new shirts and hats at 50c to $1.00 in Bear's display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Thomas
Moose Jaw
Canada
Robert Smith
Hesper
Alma Perry
H. Campbell
Joe Borlaug
Bernadine Shea
Glendive
Montana
Martin Peterson
Highlandville
Prairie du Chien
A. E. Conrad
Fayette County
Bessie White
Preston
J. D. Hawes
Casey
A. A. Benedick
FE. P. Williams
F. B. Gannon
Aberdeen
Peter Pfeiffer
Isadore Shannon
Guy Hathaway
Richard Schrubbe
Theo, Lassen
Glenroe
John Johnson
George Headington
Earl
K. B. P. Reis Hus
Caledonia
Willie Larson
Chas. Blair
Vollan
Blair
T. Wilcox
Webster City
Moeller
Black Hawk County
Burr Oak
Nels Qually
Fargo
N. D
Myran
Mert Woodworth
Cumberland
Wis
Great Falls
Knute
George TH. Baker
George H. Thune
Canoe Township
Phil. Halse
Theorah
Thane
Edith A. Simmons
Denver
Oxford Welch
Byron Barker
Colorado
Harry
Cora Dickinson
Oxford
George Baker
Mary Stoskopf
Preson
Philip
Albert Perry
C. J. Barth
Austin
Anna Teslow
H. A. Teslow
Sioux Falls
Winneshiek Varber
Carl Kirkeby
S. O. Wilson
Mechanic Street
Fred Barlow
Fisk Rubber ‘Tile Co
Bride
Elks
Big New York Orchestra
Mizener
NAVY
Milwaukee
Citizens Savings Bank
BANK
BEALS
von. Hindenburg
Warsaw
Novo Georgeievsk
Kaiser
von Hinderburg
Wilbur H. Darborough
Oswald F. Schuette
The
Daily News
Lyric Theatre
Russia
Teuton
von Hindenburg
Lyric
Strand Theatre
Thos. Diggins
Hesper Township
Fannie Welch
W. R. Welch
Lawrence Iverson
Tabor’s Hall
Mrs. Iverson
Mr. Iverson
Eastman Kodaks
Kodak
Parman’s Drug and Jewelry Store
Fiske O’hara
Bear’s
Holland Millinery
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