PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS HIGHLIGHT LOCAL TRAVEL AND VISITS
A long list of residents and guests recounts numerous departures and returns. Anna Fitzgerald, Arthur Helgeson, Wm Headington, and Mrs Sarah Hamre are among those traveling to or from cities like Moline Rochester Wausau and Ridgeway. Several attendees visit relatives in Cresco Decorah McGregor and Decorah. others return from trips to Indianola Jacksonville Denver and Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fitzgerald
Waukon
Arthur Helgeson
Moline
Til
Wm. Headington
Wausau
Wis
Sarah Hamre
Ridgeway
J. A. Hendriks
Estherville
George Headington
Baby
Rochester
Edith Maloney
McGregor
Soland Arness wed in community ceremony at family home
Miss Marie Soland daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Soland married Albert Arness son of Mr and Mrs Louis Arness Thursday at the bride’s parents home with Rev P Koren officiating. Attendants were Miss Louise Arness and Engebret Soland. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm with many friends wishing happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan
Waucoma
Charles Lynch
O. A. Stinger
Cresco
C. Peterson
John Alstad
Ben Bear
Harshbarger
Indianola
Ed. Sellman
E. Lennon
Jacksonville
Fla
Borghild Rossing
Hoboken
N. J
T. A. Rossing
Olga Krome
Waterloo
Sarah Narum
Albert Lea
Rev. Smeby
Martha Nilsson
Calmar
J. F. Billow
Grand Opera House
K. W. D. Holway
Minneapolis
C. J. Weiser
Mesdames
L. D. Burrows
Frank Boeckman
Florence Wiltgen
Philyman Wiltgen
Ossian
Fred Smith
Elmer Gibbs
la Crosse
Evelyn Mullaney
I. B. Winter
Mason City
B. F. Gannon
Peter Pfeifer
Aberdeen
George Stoskopf
C. W. Emery
Ransom
Kas
Annie Riste
J. Eneboe
J. C. Dreng
Sioux Falls
Palmer Nelson
Davenport
Gordon van Tyne Co
D. HW. Hill
Darlyne
Cedar Rapids
Hawarden
Sask
Canada
Gustav Hoffoss
Mr. Hoffoss
Fort Ransom
N. D
K. J. Curtin
Des Moines
J. A. Hendriks
C. Zweibohmer
Frank Ream
Outlook
Can
Frank Adams
Mathilda Johnson
Ridgeway
Wis
Helen Schremser
Independence
H. A. Schremser
B. K. Saevre
Northwood
O. T. Lee
C. L. Kersey
Decorah Coat & Suit Store
Marie Soland
G. E. Soland
Albert Arness
Louis Arness
P. Koren
Louise Arness
Engebret Soland
Monsen Lecture Set for April 3 in Decorah
Frederick Monsen will speak in Decorah on Wednesday April 3, the final Decorah lyceum event this season. He travels direct from New York on his second six month trip to the Pacific coast and will share new travel scenes from Turbulent Mexico aided by his camera. Tickets go on sale next week at Parman's drug store with proceeds to the Red Cross fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Monsen
Decorah
Parman
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross shipments from Winneshiek Chapter reach Chicago division
Winneshiek County Red Cross sent four large boxes with 290 sweaters 180 socks 140 wristlets and 20 helmets to Chicago division headquarters. The tally since January 21 totals over eight thousand pieces including gauze bandages bed sheets quilts and pajamas, marking strong patriotism and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Chapter
The
American Red Cross
Chicago
Winneshiek County
Good Women of
Winneshiek
Belgian Relief Drive organized by Win neshiek Red Cross
The Win neshiek County Chapter of the American Red Cross plans a Belgian Relief Drive from March 21 to March 30. Mrs. Mark D. Wells will chair. the former Miller's Economy Store building becomes a drop station. garments and miscellaneous items are listed with specific sizes and categories. branches must assemble inspect and pack items and report totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
American Red Cross
Belgium
Mark D. Wells
Miller’s Economy
EF. G. McNeal
Belgian Relief Commission
Des Moines
Books for the Soldiers Drive Gathers 500 Books
The Winne-shekue Red Cross and library board collected about five hundred used books for soldiers at the front. The library remains open daily to accept donations and encourages residents to send in old volumes. Each bound book will be read many times before wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Library Board
Ladies of Winneshiek Red Cross
Nelson Enters Race for County Attorney Seat
City Attorney J. A. Nelson announced his bid for County Attorney in the June Republican primary. Indications suggest he may face no opposition for the nomination. Supporters expect his candidacy will mobilize strong local backing in the primary and fall election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nelson
Nelson
Narrowly Missed His Eye on Farm Work
Walter Sharp, working with a circular saw on his father Andrew Sharp's farm six miles north of Decorah, was struck by a sharp wood fragment that cut a gash above the left eye but spared the eyeball. The incident underscores the danger of woodcutting without eye protection. The item also includes local ads for Nobby suits from HW. & M. and a Miller's prompt to trade sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sharp
Andrew 4. Sharp
Decorah
Enlistment Push With Coast Artillery Recruiter
Recruiting officer H. G. Southerland visited last week and recruited eight young men for the coast artillery. Six of the new volunteers departed Saturday for St. Louis to join different cantonments. Names include Louis B. Smith Detlef A. Anderson Harry J. McAndrews Clarence M. Fadness John L. Welch and Burton Gillman. Southerland plans a return in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Southerland
Coast Artillery
St. Louis
Louis B. Smith
Detlef A. Anderson
Harry J. McAndrews
Clarence M.fadness
John L. Welch
Burton
Gillman
Mr. Southerland
Decorah School Board Elects President and Doles Prizes
The Decorah public schools directors met Monday evening and organized for the year. G. F. Baker was elected president and R. F. B. Portman selected as vice president. Prizes were offered for the most comic lady and gent and for the best dressed couple at Steyer's Masquerade Skate on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Public Schools
G. F. Baker
R. F. B. Portman
Delightful Irving Society Program Aids Red Cross
The Irving Literary Society hosted an evening at Luther Auditorium for Red Cross relief. An well balanced program of music and literature, with humor, delighted a good sized audience whose applause and encores marked its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Literary Society
Luther Auditorium
Red Cross
Painful Accident Bumps Col. FP Selman at Home
Col. FP Selman suffered a back injury after lifting heavy timber at home yesterday morning. He will likely be housebound for some time. District Court, Judge Springer, reconvened Monday to finish February term business. most time devoted to the Lee-Danielson road case aside from routine probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Selman
Springer
Lee-Danielson Road
Masquerade Skate at Steyer Rink Promises Prizes
A Big Masquerade Skate event at Steyer Rink is announced with prizes, likely not displayed at Herwig and Kennard's Gallery. The notice mentions seating for 11 cents and hints at related promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyer
Herwig & Kennard
Notice of County Convention to Elect a Superintendent
County convention of school presidents in Winne shiek County will meet at the court house on the first Tuesday of April 1918 at 1 30 P M to elect a County Superintendent of Schools. Each district must be represented by its President or an alternate from the Board per Sec 1072. Oscar Winger, County Auditor, Decorah Town, March 19, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Said County
Decorah
Town
Red Cross Drive Nears Two Thousand Dollar Mark
The Junior Red Cross drive grows with Supt. H E Miller optimistic the fund will exceed 2000. Latest tallies show over 1900 pledged from several districts including Pleasant No. 3 Ruth Seim 47 and 25 to nurses fund, Military No. 6 Anna McGary 41.80, Jackson No. 6 Cora Braghammer 41, Canoe No. 3 Nettie Thompson 15, Glenwood No. 4 Hannah Hanson 32.45, Decorah No. 9 Stella Throndson 36.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
H. E. Miller
Pleasant No
Ruth Seim
Anna McGary
Jackson No
Cora Braghammer
Canoe
Nettie Thompson
Glenwood
Hannah Hanson
Decorah
Stella Throndson
Young skater breaks collar bone in tumble
Tilla Evenson, daughter of Theodore Evenson, was skating after school when she fell and fractured her collar bone. The fracture was reduced and she is recovering well. Meanwhile, local charity events invite support for Belgium relief with a Masque Skate at Steyer's Rink and a Monday Club benefit at Decorah Music Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilla Evenson
Theodore Evenson
Belgium
Decorah Music Shop
Steyer's
Elks Meet Tonight In Mason City District Talk
Elks lodge holds regular meeting Thursday evening March 21 with District Deputy Exalted Ruler W. R. Hayes of Mason City guest. Attendance urged. Easter hats at Bear's. M. D. Whitney thanks for field glasses loan to government. Martini Larson offers painting and paper hanging at 503 Center Ave Miller's ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
The
Elks’ Lodge
W. R. Hayes
Mason City
Martini Larson
Center Ave
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St. Olaf
Mayme Feltis
Seeby
Mont
RB. J. Bollman
Louise A. McClaskey
Theo
Olson
More City
Charles Peterson
Sigurd Hanson
Stephens, Minn
Madison Wis
Eagle Grove
H. S. Bulls
A. F. Barfoot
Monsen
Nobby Suits
HW. 8. & M. Bear's
Miller’s
Meritol
E.j.parman
Meritos
Europe
Alllies
France
Oscar Winger
Bear
M. D. Whitney
Ramsey & Ellestad
A. Scarvie
Rt. 6
June
Madras
Bear’s
Wm. M. Scholl
John C. Hexom & Son
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