Purely Personal in Decorah and vicinity notes
A long list of brief personal visits and travel. Many residents and visitors travel between Cresco Harmony Decorah Ossian Ridgeway Calmar Albert Lea Chicago Minneapolis St Olaf Waucoma Wittenberg and other towns. Names include Mrs C J Gossman Miss Anna McGary K Riste Nels Riste F E Nash Mrs J E Payne James Novak Mrs M Rasmussen Miss Josie Owen Mr Manley Alm Attorney Frank Sayre Mrs Drew Mrs R McNeal J A Jewell Mrs Louise McClaskey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Gossman
Anna McGary
Ossian
Decorah
K. Riste
Hastings
Minn
Nels Riste
F. E. Nash
Burr Oak
J. E. Payne
Hawkeye
James Novak
Spillville
H. J. Jennisch
J. Weiser
Chicago
L. E. Borst
Cresco
DeNoyelles
Elias Reed
Pacific Coast
Walter Barthell
Charles City
H. C. Hierleid
Dorothy Barfoot
Marian Paine
Davenport
Louise McClaskey
Mabel
Dana Mason
Jim Peyer
Qisian
J. C. Holm
Eugene Hallman
Austin
Mason City
Otto Arneson
John Rygg
Minneapolis
Idella
F. S. Landers
Hayfield
C. H. Finseth
Fred Kersten
Wittenberg
Wis
Pat Rowan
Klatt
Anita Herr
Campbell
H. J. Busch
Calmar
Skinner
Harold
Aberdeen
Frank Andres
P. L. Gordonier
Dennis Horan
Eli Verhan
Ridgeway
Hymeneal nuptials for Iverson and Wohlford couple
Miss Anna Marie Iverson and Mr. Harry C. Wohlford wed March 29 in Decorah with a small gathering of relatives. The bride is the Iversons daughter and the groom the son of Mrs. Ellen Wohlford. They plan to reside on the Frank Jewell farm after April 1 and soon seek a home in Decorah as the Jewell family moves there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Iverson
Harry C. Wohlford
L. L. Iverson
Ellen Wohlford
Frank Jewell
Jewell
Decorah
Dr J C Lewis Ridgesway Doctor Dies At 58
Dr J C Lewis, a Ridgeway physician for twenty two years before moving to Waukon five years ago, died aged 58. Born April 20, 1858 in Dun kirk Wis he practiced medicine in Ridgeway from 1889 to 1911 and served as county coroner. He married May Lowe in 1886 and leaves daughter Elizabeth and sister Jessie, with an elder daughter once dying at 17. He belonged to Masonic Woodmen and Yeomen groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lewis
Waukon
Ridgeway
The
Democrat
Dunkirk
Wis
Allamakee
Dr. Lewis
May Lowe
Elizabeth
Jessie
Lewis
Masonic
Woodmen
Yeomen
Injured in a Runaway at the Lumber Yard
Albert Quanrud of the Ingvoldstad lumber yard suffered severe injuries when his single horse and buggy bolted after a ditching machine passed. He was thrown, colliding with the curb, injuring his right wrist, shoulder, and elbow, and sustaining a head injury. Doctors Stabo and Hexom attended him. he is reported as progressing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Quanrud
Ingvoldstad
Quaurud
Stabo
Hexom
Quanrud
Oldest Odd Fellow in America Celebrates 90th Birthday
R F Gibson, present at the meeting, marked his ninety years on January 8 and remains active traveling the country. He claims to be today the oldest Odd Fellow in the United States, having joined the order in 1847 and stayed a member ever since. Mr Grover of West Union is within two years. The paper invites any older record and notes 69 years of steady membership is a hard record to beat.
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R. F. Gibson
United States
Grover
West Union
Shoulder Blade Broken In Fall At Dubuque Grocery
L. A. Marsh is confined to his west side home with a broken shoulder blade after a fall in a Dubuque grocery store stairway. He slipped stepping on a box left on the stairs, tumbling to the cellar bottom and injuring his right shoulder. He returned home Friday and is improving but will be laid up for several weeks.
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L. A
New Arrivals From Local Homes Reported
A baby boy was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Theo Moen. Twin boys arrived Monday at John Salem’s near Rome. On the same day a baby was born to Joe Melendes in West Decorah. Dr Conrad delivered the mother and operated at the hospital on Mr Gongeles, grandmother of the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Moen
John Salem
Rome
Joe Melendes
West Decorah
Conrad
Lennon Elected President At Northeastern Iowa Dealers Meet
At a meeting of the Northeastern Iowa Implement Dealers at McGregor last Saturday B E Lennon of Decorah was elected president C BE Shepard of McGregor vice president and O J Mc Hugh of Cresco secretary and treasurer. The gathering discussed timely subjects of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
McGregor
EE. Lennon
Decorah
C. Be, Shepard
O. J. McHugh
Cresco
Bear's Offers Splendid Quality Suits at $10.00
A local ad from Bear's announces affordable suits priced at ten dollars each with emphasis on quality. The message invites readers to visit the store to see the selection and take advantage of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
Messiah Soloists Selected For April 24 Performance
Three leading oratorio soloists Frederick Carberry Harriet Case and Fredrikka Falk Trulson have been chosen for the Messiah on April 24 with the basso to be announced later The committee trained by years of study selected these singers for their proven artistry and credentials Carberry famed for the Chicago Apollo Club Case celebrated for a Music News cover photo and praised by Musical Leader Falk Trulson trained in Leipsic and praised by Schumann Heink promising a moving aria He Was Despised note to music lovers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Carberry
Chicago
Harriet Case
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Vredrikka Falk-Trulson
Stoughton
Wisconsin
Chicago Apollo Club
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Schumann-Heink
Bruno Steindel
David Bispham
Charles Clark
Music News
Decorah Agrees on New Fire Alarm Contract
The Decorah fire alarm project advances as a Denver firm will ship after ten days' work once the order arrives. The Monona siren failed to satisfy, but Decorah adopts a higher power duplex system for a tower location, promising a thorough trial and possible return if unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Denver
Monona
Banquet for District No 10 Pupils Marks Winter Term
Miss Ruth Seim’s winter term in Decorah township District No 10 ended with a banquet for 65 parents, prepared by the domestic science class. Pupils earned funds by socials to buy materials, and every Friday noon they served hot dinners, a successful new school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Seim
Blount
Decorah Township
Decorah High School Facts From State Education Pamphlet
The state board of education pamphlet lists Decorah High School with ten teachers of whom six hold an M A and four hold no degree. Equipment values include Physics 3000, Domestic Science 1500, Geography 150, Agriculture none, Chemistry 23000, Manual Training 4000, Botany 2000, Commercial Subjects 500, Laboratories 300, for a total of 14500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Decorah
Decorah Gun Club Opens Season With First Shoot
Spring arrived officially last Tuesday but brought no smile until this Tuesday when the Decorah Gun Club held the season’s first shoot on the hitching grounds. The rusty spring crowd posted no scores, promising better results before the regular tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Gun Club
Please Return the Jars From Logsdon Porch
A note asks the person who took four jars of meat from the back porch refrigerator at T. P. Logsdon's on Saturday night to return them. Mr Logsdon offers to refill next year and states he did not see the thief or receive a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Logsdon
Bear's guarantees quality in clothing sold at Decorah post
Quality is our first concern and we guarantee everything we sell at BEAR'S. We will not handle any clothing unless its quality and color retention meet standards. Advertised letters at Decorah post office last Monday include Miss Ruth M. Hail, G. Emmenson, R. A. Hollingshead, Vincent Thomas, BE, E. Wile, Mgr, Empress Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ruth M. Hail
G. Emmenson
R. A. Hollingshead
Vincent Thomas
E. Wile
Mgr
Empress
Decorah Grand Opera House Stockholders Meet
The Decorah Grand Opera House Co held its annual meeting at city hall. Retiring directors Dr A F Barfoot H A Warner and KE C Bailey were reelected for three years. Treasurer’s report showed receipts of 4 003 73 and disbursements 4 003 73 with a cash balance of 604 74. A 4 percent cash dividend was declared, eighth to be paid, reflecting tangible benefits to Decorah from the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Decorah Grand Opera House Co
A. F. Barfoot
H. A. Warner
KE. C. Bailey
Treasury
Decorah
Riste Will Bequests Spread Among Family and Institutions
The will of Gudmund J. Riste, who died at Aase Haugen home, was admitted to probate. Estimated estate $7,000 to $10,000. Gifts: $50 to four Norway relatives, $100 each to K. Riste Hastings Minn and Nels Kvale Driscoll ND, $50 to J B Wist Norway vice consul, $50 to Alf Kvale and Sarah Solheim, $100 to Rev Otto E Schmidt executor, $500 to Decorah hospital, remainder to Aase Haugen Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Charles Tupy
Spillville
Decorah
Grinnell
Nels Kvale
Gudmond Riste
Driscoll
N. D
P. C. Bloomfield
Elkader
L. Schneider
Clarence Haugen
L. Fracer
Vine
Mitchell, S. D
A. G. Graver
R. A. Engbretson
Cedar Rapids
Ida Wuerold
Gertrude Reihle
Otto Dahlfelm
Hastings
Minn
Albert Mackenstadt
Des Moines
J. H. Mackenstadt
Mrea
Abbie R. Bullis
L. F
Clela Bullis
Leavenworth
Wash
Hans Langseth
T. E. Neste
P. Hamre
Thief River Falls
Charles
Mike Broghammer
Albert Lea
Joseph Pfeffer
Pfeffer
Mr. Pfeffer
George Phelps
Gudmund J. Riste
Aase Haugen
Norway
K. Riste
Alf. Kvale
Sarah Solheim
Otto E. Schmidt
Decorah Hospital
Japs May Play Luther In Commencement Week
Negotiations continue for a baseball game between Waseda University of Tokyo and Luther College during commencement week. June 5 is tentatively available. A Chicago University tour of Japan last year is recalled. Pat Page, director of the Chicago U team, books the Waseda visit, with Decorah a possible location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waseda University
Tokyo
Japan
Luther
Chicago University
Waseda
Pat Page
Chicago U
Decorah
Orient
City Beautification Plan Brewing in Decorah
The city eyes civic improvement with a beautification campaign led by Mayor Baker. A formal plan is forthcoming and property owners are urged to ready their surroundings for a prompt, concerted city cleanup once announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Baker
Fine Stock of Salts Promises Great Prices by BEN BEAR
In a bold claim, BEN BEAR touts an unparalleled clothing stock for salts and assures prices cheaper than any other in the country. The boast emphasizes exceptional value and nationwide price leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Additions to Public Library Donated by Attorney Hook
A valuable book collection was donated to the public library by Attorney E J Hook, President of the Board of Trustees. The gifts include works on history exploration biographies and education such as Patsy by 8 R Crockett The Oregon Trail by F Parkman The Rise of the Dutch Republic by J L Motley History of Rome by H Butterworth Getting on in the World by Mathews Heidi by Spyri and An American Girl's Trip to the Orient and Around the World by C Collbran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hook
Board of Trustees
Patsy
8. R. Crockett
F. Schwatka
Siegfried
E. Brooks
Oregon Trail
F. Parkman
Uncle Sam
Austin
Court of Bayville
W. A. White
W. 8. Dana
Historic
Boston
E. E. Hale
Rome
H. Butterworth
France
England
Lady Callcott
Little Arthur
Greece
A. 8. Walpole
E. Tomlinson
Tudor Jenks
Dames and Daughters of the Young Republic
G. Brooks
Pine Ridge Plantation
W. Drysdale
Mathews
Orient
C. Collbran
A Circus Comes to Decorah in May
A Cooper and Bent circus plans a May visit to Decorah, likely on May 2, after wintering in Cedar Rapids. Though smaller than Ringling or Barnum, it features a sizable menagerie and solid talent, promising a lively day for town residents of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ben Bear
Cooper & Bent Circus
Cedar Rapids
Ringling’s
Barnum’s
Fire destroys Palace Hotel at Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson correspondent reports Palace Hotel owned by A Hlubek burned this afternoon after three. Origin believed from a defective chimney. Firemen saved most household goods though the Hlubek family lost nearly all their clothing. Loss coverage by insurance is likely.
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Fort Atkinson
Palace Hotel
A. Hlubek
Hlubek
A Fine Opening At Calmar Opera House
The new Calmar opera house opened last Thursday with Al Wilson as the attraction to a packed house and standing room only. Revenue was between $2,000 and $3,000 as seats sold for 3 to 50 dollars. About fifty to sixty Decorah residents attended. The venue is described as a little gem and a credit to local enterprise. on quiet nights it will also show moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
al. Wilson
Decorah
The
Junction
A Pleasant Party at Elke Home Following Elk Show
A sane happy dance last night at the Elke residence marked by an Elk lodge gathering. Members and a few invited friends enjoyed Helwig's orchestra providing music, with refreshments noted and clothing ads from Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Ben Bear highlighted for buyers.
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Elke
Helwig
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Icio
G. J. Riste
Columbia Yarns
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Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hugo Kortschak
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Herbert Butler
Gertrude Murdough
Mrs. Lurton
M. J. Soukup
Decorah, Io
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