Purely Personal notes from Decorah area lists visitors
A long string of social notes records visits and travels across Calmar Decorah Cresco and nearby towns. Names include Hildahl Oxley Thorson Byrnes Forde Brown Logsdon Shoemaker Moroney and many others with trips to Minneapolis Osage Ridgeway Mason City Greene Cresco Waukon Volga and Des Moines. The item also notes attendances at funerals and a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Hildahl
Calmar
Ida Oxley
Ole Thorson
Hesper Township
Elizabeth Byrnes
Cresco
Magne Forde
Minneapolis
Carlie Brown
Greene
Iowa
Logsdon
Ridgeway
Shoemaker
John Moroney
Mason City
J. C. Johnson
Chicago
E. J. Curtin
Elmer L. Amundsen
North Dakota
8. L. Hanson
Albert Lea
A. P. Forde
Kr. Kvamme
Ossian
Thos. Nilsson
Barney Graham
Clara Blagsvedt
Stella Dalvey
Arthur Ellingson
Waukon
F. Gunderson
Esther Bosch
Sheboygan
Wis
A. C. Amundson
Idella Rigg
John Rigg
Sophia Larsen
Agnes ‘Thompson
Louise Uher
Harry Hughes
F. M. Hughes
Will Nesseth
Vernon Sheetz
Juliana Halverson
Glenwood Township
Volga, D
Adamaie
W. H. Gripman
Egeland
W I Atkinson Weds Miss Tin Fay Bartram
Des Moines reports the marriage of W I Atkinson former speaker of the last Iowa House and Miss Tin Fay Bartram of Clarksville. Atkinson taught in Ridgeway and Bartram taught in Des Moines public schools. They plan to reside in Clarksville after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. I. Atkinson
Clarksville
House of Representatives
Rosenthal Recovers After Heart Trouble At Store
F. J. Rosenthal was confined to his home for several days last week after heart trouble forced him from his store. He became ill Friday, was carried home, unconscious briefly, then recovered in about an hour and improved steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Rosenthal
Dentists Attend State Meeting in Des Moines
Dr. C. L. Topliff Dr. F. W. Conover and Dr. T. C. Hutchinson left Monday for Des Moines to attend the annual state dental society meeting in session this week. They expect to return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Topliff
F. W. Conover
T. C. Hutchinson
Des Moines
State Dental Society
Luther College Band Sets Program Of Classics And New World
Luther College Concert Band under Prof. Carlo A Sperati presentsMozart Don Juan Overture Dvorak Largo From The New World Slavonic Dance No 3 piano edition Hongroise Rhapsodie Nachtig By Olaf Paulus Vestanveir Naturen Och Hjirtat Mair Like The Woodland Roses Fair Ritseh Raiseh Alfred Paulson Hawley She Was But Seven Carl Bohm Then Luther College Chorus joins Meyerbeer Marche Indienne from L Africaine Haydn Andante from Surprise Symphony John Strauss Selection from Die Fledermaus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Carlo A. Sperati
Mozart
Liszt
Meyerbeer
Haydn
Strauss
Dvorak
New World Symphony
Spillville
Dvordika Largo
Oscar Borg
Tonernes
Olaf Paulus
Vestanveir
Lundblad
Naturen
Franz Mair
Woodland Roses Fair
Hawley
Alfred Paulson
Raiseh Tilebom
Luther College Chorus
J- Meyerbeer
L’africaine
Andante
T—John Strauss
Die Fledermaus” Luther College
Political Candidates Vie For Local Supervisor Seats
The week saw several candidates announce for office. Ole J. Linde of Lincoln township and Claude Morton of Orleans township will seek the Republican nomination for the Third district supervisor. Morton will not seek reelection, swearing in for one more year. County Treasurer L. C. Christen announced his bid for a second term and T. P. Connor reenters the race in Decorah fourth district. Democrat Williams faces Connor with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srd
Ole J. Linde
Lincoln Township
Claude Morton
Orleans
Morton
Tande
L. C. Christen
Decorah
T. P. Connor
Connor
Williams
O. J. Linde
Gave a Good Show by Coop and Lents Circus in Decorah
The Coop and Lents circus drew solid crowds in Decorah on Tuesday afternoon and evening, touring from Cedar Rapids. Performers of high class entertained, with new equipment lending a splendid appearance. Veteran clown Silver Armstrong, formerly with Hugo, appeared again, delivering hearty laughs in a clean, well managed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coop & Lents
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Silver” Armstrong
Group Four Meeting set in Decorah May 17
Annual Group Four meeting of the Iowa Bankers Association gathers in Decorah on May 17 with a smoker for arrivals, registration, a business session at 11, speeches by Dr. Willett and Mayor Baker, plus talks by Waverly farmer C W Nelson and others. Luncheon at one, tour 1:30 to 3, Luther College ball park St Olaf Luther game, and dinner at Winneshiek hotel. Expect 200 bankers from Twin Cities Des Moines Dubuque and Chicago among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Decorah
Elks
Elks Home
Willett
W. F. Baker
D. B. Allen
Arlington
C. W. Nelson
Waverly
W. J. Ainsworth
West Union
Robert Reviow
University of Town
Theodore Wold
Federal Reserve Bank
Minneapolis
P. H. Hay
Town Bankers’ Association
Des Moines
Luther College Ball Park
St. Olaf
Luther
Winneshiek Hotel
Twin Cities
Dubuque
Chicago
Trail meeting discusses possible Davenport to McGregor rail route
L B Whitney and J H Bradish attended the McGregor trail meeting joined by about a hundred from the northern state. Plans considered branches from Davenport to Dubuque and McGregor Cresco and Austin with three McGregor routes to Calmar Cresco Postville Decorah or Waukon Decorah Cresco. An engineer will inspect routes before a final decision, Decorah’s fate depending on the chosen line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Whitney
J. H. Bradish
McGregor
St. Louis
St. Paul
Davenport
Dubuque
Cresco
Austin
Calmar
Postville
Frankville
Decorah
Waukon
Curtin Bros. Mail Contract Reveals Belleville Crossroads Tale
Fifty years ago Curtin Bros. secured a Decorah to Belleville mail contract twice weekly via Hesper. Belleville was a cross roads where a man named Belleville established a post office, about a mile east of present Mabel. John Curtin recalls driving the route with no field laborers seen as men stood at war or returning home, with women and children handling the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin Bros
Decorah
Belleville
Hesper
John Curtin
Mabel
John
Youthful Inventor from Decorah Demonstrates Wireless Telegraph
Milton Hiller, a Decorah youth with a budding interest in invention, has spent a year building a wireless telegraph machine. Though inexperienced in telegraphy, he had the device tested at Luther College by a student expert, with satisfactory results. Further tests are planned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Milton Hiller
Luther College
Luther Nets Aim to Reclaim Tennis Prowess at Home
The Luther tennis team resumes play after a three year gap with a Saturday match against Coe College of Cedar Rapids on local courts. Coe remains a strong rival in the Iowa State Tennis association while Luther, led by captain UC Yivisuker, promises to uphold its standard. Game begins at 2:30 with 15 cent admission for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Bethany Cantata Set at First Lutheran Next Sunday
Next Sunday at the First Lutheran church the choir with the Synod choir of Calmar and Luther College orchestra will present the cantata Bethany by Rhys Herbert. Soloists include Mrs A M Rovelstad soprano Mrs Carlo A Sperati contralto and tenors M J Brevig Paul Kvale with basses J Tillman Hanson Harold Hanson directed by Prof Carlo A Sperati Admission 26 cents The cantata was sung at Calmar last Sunday to a good sized audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Synod Choir of
Calmar
Luther College Orchestra
Bethany
Rhys Herbert
A. M. Rovelstad
Carlo A. Sperati
M. J. Brevig
Paul Kvale
J. Tillman Hanson
Harold Hanson
Highlandville Appoints Nasby To Rural Post Office
Highlandville gains Fred Ambli as the new Nasby following Magne Forde’s resignation. Ambli is named by Uncle Sam to read postal cards, handle stamps, and perform rural postmaster duties, filling the vacancy in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ambli
Nasby
Highlandville
Uncle Sam
Magne Forde
Womeldorf Farm Sold in Pleasant Township
Nelson Womeldorf sold his Pleasant township farm on Saturday. Neighbor Martin Larson purchased 60 acres and Dick Young of Locust 100 acres at 100 dollars per acre. Possession is delayed until fall when the Womeldorfs move to Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Womeldorf
Pleasant Township
Martin Larson
Dick Young
Womeldorfs
Decorah
Luther to Meet St Thomas College In Afternoon Game
Base ball today at 3 30 p m features Luther vs St Thomas College St Paul both teams praised for speed and balance after recent practice. Fans urged to attend as Upper Iowa game looms Monday with Luther aiming to extend momentum and hometown interest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
St. Thomas College
St. Paul
St. Thomas
Wisconsin
University of Upper Iowa
Upper Town
U. SU
College Ball Grounds
May Fifteenth Last Day for City Beautiful Contest
The notice urges entries for the City Beautiful contest noting a dozen contestants at present with a goal of forty eight. Forty one prizes range from one to ten dollars. Entry is free and the committee covers photograph costs. Participants should spruce their places to boost appeal.
Backyard Alley Con Test Entry Noted
Fragmentary survey of a local street scene references Decorah area details and a Republican office contact. The text is garbled with names such as C. Bailey and unclear dates.
Tempest Feature in Tercentenary Productions in New York
The Drama Society staged The Tempest on April 24 at the Century theatre in New York marking Bard tercentenary celebrations. Stars Edwin Mordant and Arthur Grenville, recently seen at the Grand Opera house, head a cast praised as among the era’s leading actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Theatre
New York
Drama Society
Edwin Mordant
Arthur Grenville
Grand Opera House
Garage work underway for Gus Haugen on East Water Street
Workmen are laying the foundation this week for Gus Haugen's new garage on East Water Street. Meanwhile readers are urged to consider tire longevity with the question why some tires last 2000 miles while others reach 8000. A note from Motor Supply Co. appears on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
Gus Haugen
East Water Street
Motor Supply CO
April Weather Report Shows Cold Month In 1915
Official figures compiled by W. F. Baker indicate April 1915 was notably cold. Mean maximum 52.1, mean 42.06, warmest day 81 on the 12th, coldest 16 on the 5th, rainfall 2.97 inches, prevailing wind north and northwest, 16 clear and 14 cloudy days, with temperatures and rainfall below and above long-term averages by substantial margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker
Church Directory Highlights for May Services
Congregational Methodist notices list Willett as pastor with May 7 communion and evening sermon Whence then bath it tares. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and Sunday schools at noon. The Methodist Episcopal church under G S Lackland announces May 7 services at 10 30 a m Sanctification of Christ and 7 30 p m Social Salvation second in a Thoughts that Dare series. Mme Ohlson Salem and chorus perform special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal
Lackland
Mme, Ohlson-Salem
Chorus
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for Child Croup Sold at Drug Stores
When a baby suffers from croup apply and give Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil at once. Safe for children. A little goes a long way. Priced 25 and 50 cents. Available at all drug stores.
Decorah Markets Summary
Wheat 1.05 to 1.10 per bushel. barley 0.65 feed to 0.70 malting. oats 0.04. Corn No 2 yellow 0.78. No 2 mixed 0.77. No 3 mixed 0.70. town ear corn 0.67 to 0.70. Hogs 8.50 to 9.25. eggs 0.18. dairy butter 0.23.
Notice to Members of Russell Cemetery Association
Notice to members of the Russell Cemetery Association dues of one dollar are due May 1st. Payment should be made to Miss Nettie McLain or to the Winneshiek State Bank at 618 Goodyear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cemetery Association
Nettie McLain
Winneshiekee State Bank
Dr Harriet B Amy to Speak on Suffrage at Centennial Church
On Saturday evening May 6 at 8 o clock Dr Harriet B Amy will speak on suffrage at Centennial church. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet B. Amy
Decorah
County Board Reports Routine Work Then Routes Planned
The Board of Supervisors held a two day session with routine matters only. They toured the county Wednesday to inspect proposed road changes. In Hangen's district near Ossian one issue requires adjustment, while Bluffton plans an 80 rod new road to save about two miles of road and two bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Hangen
Ossian
Bluffton
Apt
Large flock of wild ducks seen over city
A Monday morning sighting reports a large flock of wild ducks flying high over the city en route to the northern grounds. Observers could not determine if the birds signal spring or represent a belated arrival.
Horse Shipments Move briskly by Rail this Week
Horse shipments are brisk this week with Anderson Bros sending five carloads yesterday to East Williston IL DL and Wisconsin. Tomorrow Ronan Bros plans a carload to Wisconsin. Both shipments traveled via American eApress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
East Williston
Wisconsin
Ronan Bros
eApress
Luther Wins Fast Game in Twelve Inning Contest
Luther and U. J. U. played a twelve inning game at Fayette on Monday. Luther won 4 to 3 as Natvig pitched eleven innings effectively. The result makes next Monday's game a key matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Luther
Lather
Natvig
Elgin Contract Awarded for Bank Heating Plant
On Monday last Peter Johnson & Sons were awarded the contract to install the heating plant in the new Citizens Bank in Elgin. Bee Keepers’ Supplies advertises full bee supplies and hive manufacturing from Harmony Minnesota. Goodyear Tire Service offers mobile tire installation at the tire price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson & Sons
New
Citizens Bank
Elgin
J. Holger
Harmony
Minn
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Will Sing
Highlandville Nasby
Will
BOC
Ari Orr
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Enenas
Tenon
BE. C. Bailey
Republicanffice
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Church Directory
Decorah Markets
Goodyear of Course Motor Supply CO
Centennial Church
Adams Seed CO
Marsh
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Ben Bear
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