Purely Personal Local Travel and Visits List
A long list records James Draper in Cherokee KE Rognaas of Ossian visiting Decorah, many locals traveling to or from Mason City Waterloo Chicago Dubuque Minneapolis St Paul Seattle and other places. Several brief notes describe weddings, funerals, and family visits across towns including Ridgeway Garretson Calmar Decorah Mabel and Osage with numerous dates and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Draper
Cherokee
KE. Rognaas
Ossian
Decorah
Anna Krog
Ridgeway
Ruth Coffeen
Mason City
Frank A. Germann
Waterloo
Elizabeth Gross
Garretson
Father Whalen
Dubuque
Ralph Fawcett
Hesper Township
E. J. Parman
Minneapolis
Will Frank
Cresco
A. Noecker
Bertha Mott
Walter
Chicago
George
Thames
Mabel
Marie Hanson
St. Ansgar
W. W. Sanders
L. Bergeson
C. W. Vine
John Vine
Calmar
Ella Olson
J. W. Brunt
Belle Kramer
Gretchen Kramer
McGregor
Carrie Meyer of
Fred Hiller
Mabel Huseby
Steele
N. D
C. A. Funke
St. Paul
H. Funke
John Schimming
Charles
Waukon
W. H. Burtis
Burtis
O. Severson
Harry Skinner
Sineeapolis
8. Gripman
Freeport
Warn
Austin
J. F. Wilkins
New Hampton
John Finn
A. B. Calendar
B. Kornmeyer
Ochevedan
J. M. Alford
Alameda
Cal
Madison
Wis
M. Willett
N. H. Nelson
Lyman Fries
Toronto
Theresse Arneson
Sigurd
Twin Cities
David Benjamin
Springtrek
G. Heller
Robert
Gen Bear
Ben Christianson
Norway
Iowa
Ingeborg Kvai
G. Durland
W. H. Klemme
Parker
Fayette
Helen A. Hersey
New Pastor Arrives in Decorah
Rev. O. Glesne becomes United Lutheran church pastor in Decorah arriving last week and preaching his first sermons on Sunday. He plans to return to Aberdeen to deliver the bac calaureate high school sermon on the 25th then bring his family to Decorah. Parsonage work has begun and should finish by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Glesne
United Lutheran Church
Devorah
Aberdeen
Decorah
Leonard Found Guilty After Weeklong Trial
The State of Iowa secured a guilty verdict against R. F. Leonard on a statutory offense after a weeklong trial. Sentencing pending, with potential six months imprisonment or a fine. County Attorney Houck celebrates the outcome as a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R. F. Leonard
Leonard
Messrs. K. R. Acres
W. 8. Hart
Houck
Hobson
Burthell
State
Ben Landmeéver
J. A. Meyer
Wenzel Jestrab
Louise P. Novak
George Novak
Kenity
Gertrude Jacobson
Nicolai Jacobson Howe
Equity
Henry J. Landmeyer
van. H. Smith
Nels H. Reisdahl
Martha Reisdahl
Peter Roney
Peter Johannes Nesvik
Iver M. Werley
Joint Program by Irving and Amphictyonic Societies at Luther College
Irving and Amphictyonic literary societies jointly presented an evening of music literature and comedy at Luther College auditorium. A fair sized audience enjoyed the balanced program and the collaboration, marking a successful first joint event in years and promising repetition in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving and Amphictyonic
Luther College
Mother's Day Observance Encouraged Across the Nation
The notice urges observing Mother's Day next Sunday May Mth, asking Decorah residents to honor mothers with flowers whether living or remembered. It promises a uplifting effect from the observance and quotes a verse praising living and remembered mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Bohemia's Claim to Independence Address Heard
Attorney Charles Pergler of Cresco spoke before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on February 25 outlining Czech history and independence, a speech praised by the Bohemian Alliance of America and issued as a pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pergler
Cresco
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Bohemian Alliance of America
Miss Hedwig Potratz Weds Chas N Showers
The Decorah exchange item notes that on Tuesday May 2 1916 Miss Hedwig M Potratz of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin married Mr Chas N Showers of Iowa City Iowa. The brief announcement highlights the couple and their marriage location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Hedwig M. Potratz
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Chas, N. Showers
Iowa City
City approves fire alarm as suitable for the town
The city council at its last meeting formally accepted the siren as a suitable fire alarm for the city. It will be kept at its original place on the tower with the bell unless other arrangements are made.
Suffrage Meeting Held at Court House Last Night
A well attended suffrage meeting was held at the court house. Speeches were delivered by Mayor W. F. Baker Attorney E. J. Hook and Reverends M. Willett and G S Lackland each presenting different viewpoints on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. F. Baker
E. J. Hook
M. Willett
GS. Lackland
Graceman Sells Out To Ida Hoffoss In Decorah Sale
On Saturday Harry Graceman sold his stock of ladies wear to his assistant Miss Ida Hoffoss. This ends Graceman’s Decorah relationship and he will devote himself to business in Sioux Falls. Hoffoss has experience in the line and is expected to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Graceman
Ida Hoffoss
Graceman
Decorah
Sioux Falls
Hoffoss
Decorah High School Accrediting Victory Report
Letters from the state superintendent and inspector confirm Decorah High School remains accredited for four years. North Central Association notes high teaching standards and recognizes the school meets all standards while praising the superintendent and teachers. The second item recalls a glorious warm day with 86 degree temperatures and a brief evening storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Board of Education
Des Moines
Decorah
Iowa
A. M. Devor
Public Instruction
M. R. Fayram
North Central, Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
North Central Association
V. KE. McClenahan
Meyer Will Not Run for County Auditor Nomination
Edward Meyer of Calmar declined the Democratic conference nomination for County Auditor. On Saturday Arthur Griffith of Ridgeway was substituted as the candidate. The notice also mentions lively wallpaper trade at Prastmark’s and warns of rising prices, urging timely papering. A new motor soon ages with poor oil. Mobilefl is advertised as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Meyer
Calmar
Arthur Griffith
Ridgeway
Mobilefl
New Motor Supply CO
Decorah
Last Chance to Enter City Beautiful Contest
Entry deadline looms for the City Beautiful contest with prize money on the line. Signups must be received by May 15 at the Republican office of E. C. Bailey to participate in Decorah city events and back yard alley competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rereet
City of Decorah
Haugen Files for First District Supervisor Nomination
O G Haugen files to seek re election as supervisor in the First District with no opposition in the Republican primary. The long serving incumbent is expected to win again next fall based on a satisfactory first term.
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O. G. Haugen
Entomologist Probes Iowa Corn Grub Outbreak
Prof R L Webster assistant chief in Entomology at Iowa State College Ames visited Devorah Tuesday to inspect grub worms in corn land but found no serious outbreak as yet.
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R. L. Webster
Iowa State College
Ames
Bass Season Opens This May 16 Across Local Waters
The bass season begins next Monday May 16 as many anglers plan outings to test luck for big catches. If successful they will likely share news with friends. if not, silence will follow.
Luther College Band and Chorus to Perform New Works
The annual Luther College Concert Band and Chorus present a program featuring pieces not previously heard in Decorah. The chorus offers a larger and more varied selection, and the band promises the usual finished ensemble. The concert is at the Grand tomorrow evening May 12 at eight o'clock with tickets at Parman's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Decorah
Parman
Four Watercolor Cards From Prairie du Chien Era Shown
In Ben Bear's east window four small watercolor pictures attract attention for northwest history. Purchased in New York by Ben's cousin Mr. Tannenbaum, the images depict Prairie du Chien in 1830 and surrounding river mouths. The works illustrate Fort Crawford's frontier scene connected by Indian trails to Fort Atkinson.
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Ben Bear
Northwest
Wabasha, Minn
St. Croix River
Hudson, Wis
Prairie du Chien
Fort Crawford
Fort Atkinson
Morton's Withdrawal From Supervisor Race
Claud Morton withdrew from the supervisor contest citing personal reasons and duty. He said he intended to run if no other candidate emerged, but withdrew after Mr. Linde filed. The circus event from Coop & Lent was moved from Prairie du Chien due to flooded lowlands, forcing a stop at Boscobel as the next venue, Gargoyle Mobiloils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Morton
Coop & Lent Circus
Prairie du Chien
Boscobel
Church Directory Sunday Services May 11
Methodist Episcopal G S Lack land lists Mother's Day morning service A Mother's Legacy at 10:30 and temperance talk by Dr Brownson at 7:30 about the election and suffrage. Congregational Willett 10:30 and 7:30 with 12 noon Sunday school. Lutheran Glesne English 10:30 morning Norwegian 7:00 evening 9:15 Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
G. S. Lackland
Brownson
Anti- Saloon League
Mme. Ohlson-Salem
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Bartimwets
Jesus
Fulfn United Lutheran
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Eleanore Grinna
Rossville
Albert
Inna
A. ©. Peterson
California
Colorado
G. A. Lermo
Prosper
Clarence Hamre
T. Hamre
Marie Antinson
A. Antinson
Seattle
Washington
L. BR. Lehrempf
Florence Foley
Beulah Warfield
Decorah Hospital
Salina
Kas
Gieorge Kirkeby
Souris
A. H. Kirkeby
Chas, Peterson
Pleasant Township
E. M. Carter
Hesper
M. A. Lange
Rapid City
S. C
Ed. Quissell
Edwin Hover
M. C
L. Olson
Capt
T. A. Rossing
C. J. Hilland
N. K. Tvete
Wash
Tingelstad
Fiske O'Hara
Anna Nichols
O'Hara
Pati
Masonic
Great Lights Lodge
Bohemia
Miss Potratz
Meyer
Prastmark’s
Tee
Wteeees
E. C. Bailey
Republican
Hart Schaffner & Marx
America
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Morton
Church Directory
Citizens Savings Bank
BANK
FE. J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Blue Bird
Marie Lyri
Walcamp
THE
FLIRT
Booth Tarkington
Saturday Evening Post
Eee
METRO
Olga Petrova
Telures Moe
Petrova
Frank Daniels
MR. Jack
Rex Beach
Kathlyn Williams
Wheeler Oakman
Helwig
Cedar Rapids
Ellen B. Larsen
K. I. Haugen
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