Personal travel and visits among Decorah area residents
A long list of residents and relatives from Decorah Cresco and surrounding towns made short trips or guest visits this week. Mentions include E R Acres in Des Moines Carrie Meyer Calmar Myron Downie Independence Berneta Fullen Cresco and many more visiting or returning from cities such as St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Ottumwa Des Moines and Cen tralia. The notes also report a wedding guest Alma Rognas and a birth for Carsten Alstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Acres
Des Moines
Carrie Meyer
Calmar
Myron Downie
Independence
Berneta Fullen
Cresco
W. F. Plunkett
Hesper
Marie Stroud
Elkader
R. P. Sanford
Ottumwa
Glen Letchford
Strawberry Point
Decorah
H. Peterson
St. Paul
Elma Kloster
Kansas_ City
S. P. Fuller
Chas
Beatrice Knutson
Wild Rose
N. D
Carrie McIntosh
Lime Springs
F. 8. Bollman
Caldwell
Idaho
J. Wachutté
Goettelmann
Dan Riley
Faribault
Walter Riley
Gertrude Golz
Minneapolis
J. E. Payne
Russell Keating
Chicago
M. A. Fredenburg
D. C. Wilson
Alma Rognas
Gordon Clark
H. N. Kelley
Walter Daubney
Centralia
Wash
California
L. B. Strayer
C. Peterson
M. 0. Letchford
A. J. Swezey
Isaac Fawcett
Lillian
Mabel
Allen, Neb
W. J. Norton
Carter, Mont
Great Falls
Carsten Alstad
Silent Reaper claims Decorah carpenter after long illness
George Brunner a Decorah carpenter and contractor died at his West Water street home after four months with creeping paralysis. Born in 1846 in Ontario, he came to Decorah in 1867 and formed Stihring Brunner then solo, later partnering with his son Frank. He is survived by Emma Peterson and children Lillian, Frank, George, and Nettie. Elks attended the funeral at his house. burial was in Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brunner
Decorah
West Water Street
Mr. Brunner
Sebringsville
Ontario
Canada
F. P. Eckert
Charles Golz
Emma Peterson
Lillian
Albert Anfinson
Frank
George
Nettie
C. W. Beamer
Wallace
Idaho
Evaline
Evaline) Died In Infancy. Mr. Brunner
Glesne
Phelps Cemetery
East Water Street
Hans Rognlien
Rognlien
Haukedalen
Norway
Gudbjer Aarnes
Louis
Edward
Andrew Larson
Marie Krogsund
Karen Busness
Rev. C. Glesne
Caroline Melans
Bluffton Township
Cresco
Rachel
Ed. Peterson
Bertha
Geo. Melby
Gus
Hatton
N. D
Hans
Northwood
Carrie
Hovey
Anna
John Iverson
Bluffton
H. Melaas
Melaas
America
Decorah Men Enlist in Cavalry for Civil War Service
Decorah youths chose cavalry for their term and will soon depart to Dubuque to begin training. Karl Durant from Waukon and H Quinn from Waukon join infantry, while Robert Remington and Tolstad and Otis Alm enlist in cavalry from Decorah. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bear mourn the death of their brother-in-law J. Rothenberg in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
Cavalry
Karl Durant
Waukon
H. Quinn
Robert Remington
Tolstad
Otis Alm
Edward Bear
Chicago
J. Rothenberg
Bear
Samuel G. Heller
Robert
Ben Bear
Roy Qualley
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day Committees Named
Memorial Sunday May 27 and Decoration Day May 30 committee rosters listed. Invitations Music Floral Evergreen Wreaths and decorating groups named with numerous members. Ushers for both days and veterans transport noted. Churches urged to unite in services and Woman's Relief Corps asked to take full charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Kelly
Grace Schulze
Isabelle Fitch
Grace Nelson
Ada Hard
Lena Bollinger
Thea, Engebretson
Jennie Trzcinski
Mary Bloomfield
Lena Dahl
A. Schrubbe
Kirkbride
Lizzie Baker
Lizzie Christen
Amelia Shattuck
Opera
Anna Severson
Kate Shattuck
Clara Haberly
Charlotte van Pelt
John Dahl
F. E. Cratsenberg
W. B. Coup
Frank Cratsenberg
Abbey
Lucile Haberly
Carrie McIntosh
Kathryn Schulze
Charlotte Mollart
George Baker
Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Class of Thirty Seven Confirmed at Lutheran Church
On Sunday at the First Evangelical Lutheran church Rev I B Torrison confirmed a class of thirty seven. The ceremony listed names including Oliver Norton Falder Joseph Arthur Josendahl Gunnar Johannes Malmin and many others. the class is noted as one of the largest in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
I. B. Torrison
Oliver Norton Falder
Joseph Arthur Josendahl
Gunnar Johannes Malmin
Harry Eugene Melaas
Carl Theodor Myrah
Albert Olaf Qualley
Harold Casper Saevre
Albert Orlando /Smedsrud
Milton Arthur Volding
Chas ‘William Frye
Frederick Charles Haberly
Charles Wallace Jewell
Waldorf Tjer‘old Moe
Eric Ravndah
Luther Loses Twice as Errors Plague Game at Luther
In Saturday’s game Luther loses 9 to 4 to Upper Town University as eleven errors and timely hitting swing the tide. Rotto hits a homer for Luther, Searvie shines in right field, and U S A adds two runs on errors in the eighth. A Monday rematch at Fayette ends 11 to 4 with Upper Iowa winning as Luther departs for a trip north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Upper Town University
Rotto
Streeter
Searvie
Evans
Mellree
Roberts
Sorlein
Hesner
Manuel
R. Carruthers
Natvig
Itcher
Oberts
Sorlien
Sea
Hit by Freight Train In Rock Island Crossing Accident
Harris Quinrud driver for Halvorson Johnson’s grocery was seriously injured when his wagon was struck by a slowly moving freight train near the stock yards crossing. He suffered broken ribs and severe bruising while the horse was killed after suffering two broken legs. No blame attached to the train crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Quinrud
Halvorson & Johnson
Rock Island
Quintud
Dr. Barfoot
New Soda Fountain Set In Sweet Shop For Circus Crowds
Mr Loudell installs a fine new soda fountain in the Sweet Shop with latest improvements and expects it running today for circus crowds. Home Baking Sale held by ladies of M E church in L R Morrison's window on Saturday May 19 starting at one o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
L. R. Morrison
Rev T C Tolo to Be Installed as Pastor at Big Canoe
Rev T C Tolo of St Paul will be installed as pastor of the Big Canoe and Highland congregations of the Synod church on Sunday May 20. A Luther College graduate, his career includes posts at Great Falls Montana Hayward Minnesota and eighteen years at Belgrade Minnesota. He recently filled a Hamline seminary vacancy due to Dr H G Stub illness. Two sons Arthur and Walter study at Luther College. The family plans to move to Winneshiek county in July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Tolo
St. Paul
Big Canoe
Highland
Synod Church
Lutheran Herald
Tolo
Luther College
Great Falla
Mont
Hayward
Minn
Belgrade
Hamline
H. G. Stub
Arthur
Walter
Winneshiek County
Benefit Dance for Decorah Hospital at Haugen's Hall
A benefit dance for Decorah hospital is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 28 at Haugen's hall. Helwig's orchestra will provide music and all attendees are urged to buy tickets to support the worthy cause even if they do not dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Hospital
Haugen’s
Helwig
Old Friend Chas Hans Returns to Town
We were surprised to meet our old friend Chas Han s on the street Tuesday afternoon. A year and a half ago he was taken to his home and has not been down town alone since until now. He is improving slowly and hopes to regain full health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Hans
Telegraph Office Manager Resigns. Miss Williams Leaves for Elgin
Miss Ethel Williams resigns after several months as manager of the Western Union Telegraph office and departs for home in Elgin Illinois. Mrs Yvonne Argell of Albia Iowa succeeds her as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Williams
Western Union Telegraph Office
Elgin
Ill
Yvonne Argell
Albia, Towa
Buckeye Chicken Association article favors public attention
E. J. Stoddard former Decorah writer now in Decatur Ill contributes methods to boost the Buckeye chicken breed in a yearbook article. The piece mirrors a recent Decorah letter and underscores his ongoing commitment to advancing quality poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckleye Chicken Association
Repuplican
E. J. Stoddard
Decorah
Decatur, Ill
Red Cross Unit Planned by Civic Club Discussion
Civic Club members discussed forming a Red Cross unit at a meeting last Friday afternoon. A mass meeting will be held in the future to firm up plans. Miss Gladys Jewell is in Chicago studying Red Cross work and will confer on return with those in charge to determine requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Red Cross
Gladys Jewell
Chicago
Biermann Accepted to Officers Training Camp
Postmaster Fred E. Biermann passed the entrance examination for the officers' training camp at Minneapolis and was accepted in class A. He left Sunday night for the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Biermann
Minneapolis
Mr. Biermann
Spillville Athletes Enlist in U S Army Units
Word reached Dubuque papers that Oscar Heuser of Spillville Iowa former Dubuque college student enlisted in the aviation corps of the United States army. Heuser was a top all around athlete and son of merchant G F Houser. On Sunday Joseph Vitoushek of Spillville enlisted at Charles City and left for Jefferson Barracks with the U S infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Oscar Heuser
Spillville
Iowa
Dubuque College
Aviation Corps
United States Army
Heuser
G. F. Houser
Joseph Vitoushek
Charles City
U. S. Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
A Fine Day and Spring Crops Enjoyed by Shoppers
A Sunday spring day brought 70 degree warmth near Ben Bear corner, drawing hundreds to the bluffs to pick flowers. Shoppers enjoyed low prices on young men’s suits and other goods at the local store, while PARMAN’S Soda Fountain offered the city’s best sundaes and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Parman
Bear's Silk Hose Offer At 25 Cents Per Pair
Saturday sale at Bear's features fifty dozen men's pure silk plated hose in grey and white with extra strong reinforcing threads at 25 cents per pair.
Church Directory and Upcoming Services
Local church listings show Congregational Methodist Grace Episcopal and Christian Science Society with service times Sunday 10 30 am 7 30 pm and 10 45 am for CS. Grace Episcopal notes no service May 20 due to Diocesan meeting and a Memorial day service also omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Cassel Cassel Wedding Reported in Burr Oak Township
Marriage notice records the wedding of David Cassel to Elizabeth Cassel on Wednesday May 16 1917 in Burr Oak township with officiant H F Barthell J P. The couple are both residents of Burr Oak township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassel
H. F. Barthell
J. P., David Cassel
Elizabeth Cassel
Burr Oak Township
Decorah Merchants Band to Give Concert Next Saturday
The Decorah Merchants Band announces a concert at the Ben Bear corner next Saturday night starting at eight. The pleasant weather invites residents to enjoy an evening of music outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Merchants
Ben Bear Corner
Appointment of Edward Hiram Hoyt as State Treasurer
Edward Hiram Hoyt of Manchester former state senator is appointed state treasurer by Governor W L Harding to succeed the late W C Brown. Former Master John Berna Bernatz of Eldorado is connected to the appointment and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hiram Hoyt
Manchester
W. L. Harding
W. C. Brown
John Berna Bernatz
Eldorado & Amt
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Helen Wilcox
Minnesapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
W. R. Smith
Wausau, Wis
C. M. Wilson
Henry Pierce
Hawarden
A. C. Woodward
State Homoeopathic Society
Dés Moines
J. J. Daly
State Medical Society
Inga Stormo
Henrietta Hegge
la Crosse
John Holter
Krome
O. Hi. Melans
Minnesota
Grace Blodgett-Taylor
the Silent Reaper
Christina Vick
Hokansen
Miss Vick
Minot
N. C
Marie Vick
Larson
Wisconsin
Toller
Knut
Calmar Township
Ev. Lutheran Church
Upper Iowa
Upper Iowa University
F. C
Oll
Manuel Lb
Holmes
Carruthers
McTrlee
O'Connor
Shshpo
E M. Larson
Jeeveeeese
H. Naru
I. F
A. Natvig
A. Sorlein
Monson
C. Stormo
C. F. Streeter
T. Rotto
Buckeyes
Biermann
Church Directory
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Grace Episcopal
MeVettie
Grace Episcopal Church
Wn. MeVettie
Lackland
Epworth League
Republic of
Russia
England
Bud Bros
Peter Johnson
Oscar E. Amundsen
Ford
Rud Bros
The
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Essanay Features Presents
Henry B. Walthall
Christie
Gold Rooster Plays
Gladys Hulette
the Shine Girl
Peggie
Paramount Pictures Present
Black Diamond
Meller
Lican” Ringle
Repuboffic
Kalo
M. J. Soukup
BEN Bear CO
Strictly Square Dealers
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