Personal notices from Decorah to distant towns
Local society notes list numerous Decorah residents and visitors, including Fred Bailey from Chicago, Agnes Olson from Nevada, Chas Brooks from McGregor, and many more. The items mention trips to Austin, St Paul, Minneapolis, Ridgeway, and Cresco, along with family visits and engagements, plus a planned but canceled theater booking and a car trip by S Marsh and relatives to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bailey
Chicago
Bert Bernatz
Austin
Chas. Brooks
McGregor
Cyrus Barfoot
Ridgeway
Agnes Olson
Nevada
Iowa
G. Henser
Spillville
Jos
Biederman
Dubuque
Decorah
Henry Reeves
Bulls
Lois Chinn
Osage
M. C. Iverson
Brant
G. Heller
Robert
Ben Bear
A. FE. Callender
Ochevedan
HW. A. Schremser
Independence
Seventy Nine Year Old Mrs Hamre Noted For Kindness
Seventy nine year old Mrs C T Hamre had no celebration planned but many friends called with best wishes. Chas Trzcinski fell seriously ill Monday evening and was hospitalized with pneumonia and pleurisy but is reported as progressing as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Hamre
Chas. Trzcinski
Luther College Concert Band to Perform Farewell Show
The farewell concert features a piano solo with band for the first time, with Olaf Angelo Sperati performing Hummel's Concerto in A minor under Mrs. Jessie Ervin March. Sperati, a gifted pianist and solo cornetist, joins Madame Ohlson Salem selections and the First N. E. E. church choir. The concert is tomorrow evening May 21 at 8 in the college auditorium, admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Jessie Ervin March
Olaf Angelo Sperati
Hummel
Young Sperati
Medics to Meet in Decorah North eastern Town Medical Association
The North eastern Town Medical Association plans its annual meeting in Decorah on Thursday June 1 with forty to fifty members expected and several outsiders. Dr Van Epps of Town City will conduct a medical clinic noted as a feature. A Winneshick hotel banquet will close the day with an informal program. Dr A J Swezey, association president, oversees preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Town Medical Association
Decorah
van Epps
Town City
Town
Winneshick
Naval feat has local interest in six day run
Lieut. J. O. Fisher of the U S navy piloted the fourth aud marine division from Key West to New York a 1200 mile record run in six days. He is brother in law of Mrs. W L Fisher who recently visited with her parents Mr and Mrs C S Boice in this locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Fisher
U. S. Navy
Aud‘marine Division
Key West
New York
Lieut. Fisher
W. L. Fisher
C. 8. Boice
Women’s Federated Clubs Meeting Reaches Towa City
Mrs T A Jayne and Mrs A F Porter of the Monday Club and Mrs W R Toye with Mrs T C Hutchinson of the Current Events Club attended the annual meeting of the Women’s Federated Clubs of Towa this week. Direct from Towa City Mrs Toye travels to Clarinda to visit sister Mrs Jesse Christianson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Jayne
A. F. Porter
Monday Club
W. R. Toye
T. C. Hutchinson
Current Events Club
Towa City
Women's Federated Clubs of
Towa
Toye
Clarinda
Jesse Christianson
Queen of the Carnival Race Heats Up at Local Store
In Martin Soukup's shop the voting for carnival queen shows a brisk turnout with over 6000 ballots cast. Twelve contestants compete and Miss Erzna Muller led yesterday afternoon with 702 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Soukup
Erzna Muller
Back to His Old Run on Decorah Branch
Fred Campbell resumes his old run on the Decorah branch as Mike Gil Martin returns between Calmar and Austin. Conductor Elms shifts from Campbell’s post to the Man date run between Wells and St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Campbell
Decorah
Mike Gilmartin
Calmar
Austin
Conductor Elms
Campbell
Mandate
Wells
St. Paul
Decorah High School Class Play Seats On Sale Saturday
Seats for the Decorah High School Class Play go on sale Saturday May 20 at E J Parman's. Details to follow next week. Advertisement notes a men's union suit sold for 75 cents, boys' union suits, and mentions trunks of better grades at Bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
E. J. Parman’s
S. Larsen
Bear's
Decorah Chautauqua Dates Fixed For June Event
The Decorah Chautauqua is set for June 22 to 29 with the Midland circuit’s most expensive program yet. Over 600 tickets have been sold and will be distributed by the local committee. The assembly will be on the school grounds as last year. Featured is Dr Charles B Medbury of University Place Church of Christ Des Moines, la. A Spanish American War chaplain, he is lauded by Senator Cummins and praised for his dynamic lecturing. His talk The Final Test of Democracy has been widely presented in the Midwest and is highly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Logsdon
Cresco
M. Morse
Minneapolis
Alex. MclIntosh
Decorah
J. M. Pulliam
W. R. Wingate
C. FE. McKinney
Worthington
Minn
Ben Olson
Will Hustvedt
Pacific Coast
D. D. Hexom
William
K. J. Curtin
Old Point Comfort
New York
American Bankers’ Association
Mabel Hess
Andrew Roland
Jeanette Strand
Norway
A. H. Lomas
Iowa
Chas
Medbury
University Place Church of Christ
Des Moines
Dr. Medbury
Cummins
Middle West
Improvements Asked For Walk Outside Bridge Wall
A petition circulated this week asks the City Council to build a pedestrian walk outside the north wall of the bridge between the third and fifth wards. The existing south side path is narrow and dirty, and the walk would ease congestion during ball games at Luther College. The bridge cannot be widened, so the proposal envisions a new walk entirely on the structure’s exterior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Final Day Showdown: Luther Faces St Thomas in Close Race
Luther edged St Olaf 9 to 4 in the last game before a 2 to 0 return through St Olaf. St Thomas beat St Olaf 4 to 2. Fans await today’s Luther versus St Thomas clash as Luther’s schedule ends, a potential marquee matchup. Det Norske Selskab held a quiet May celebration with John Jackwitz visiting from Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
St. Olaf
St. Thomas
Det Norske Selskad
John Jackwitz
Minneapolis
Norwegian Lutheran church dedicated in Roland Iowa
A new 825000 church of the Hange Norwegian Lutheran Synod was dedicated Monday at Roland in Story county. C Anderson of Ossian assisted in the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Story County
C. Anderson
Ossian
The
Hange Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Decorah Markets Wheat and livestock report noting prices
The Decorah Markets show quiet trading with top wheat at 145, hogs steady around 84.50 to 87.10, corn and oats at 38, and eggs and dairy mixed. An ad piece promotes boys knee pants suits and Munsing Union undergarments with low prices, featuring a suit at 2.00 and Union suits at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Slarsen
Luther College Commencement Plans Detailed
The article outlines Luther College events for the campus May 24 and 28. Rev. Ralph C. Brandt of MacFarland Wis delivers the class day address at the auditorium May 24. Rev. Ivar D. Yivisaker of Mayville N D gives the baccalaureate sermon May 28 at First Lutheran Church. It lists the graduating class members with their hometowns across Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota Texas Michigan and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Ivar D. Yivisaker
Mayville
N. D
First Lutheran Church
College
Ralph C. Brandt
MacFarland
Wis
Oswald M. Elvehjem
David Askegaard
Comstock
Minn
Elmer A. Baalson
Brooten
George A. Baalson
Knute W. Bergan
Sacred Heart
Walther L Brandt
Albert Erickson
Pigeon Falls
Lester W. Gorder
Decorah
Pernell B. Hoff
Norse
Texas
Torger O. Kraabel
Clifford
Einar R. Larson
Wausau
Jesse D. Loberg
Nelsonville
Herbert O. Lokensgaard
LeSeur
Henry
Lysne
Amherst Jet
J. W. Maakestad
Suttons Bay
Mich
Odd J. Mithun
Glenwood
Henry R. Romness
Belgrade
Arnold G. Sauer
Glenville
Carl H. Seebach
Red Wing
Paolo H. Sperati
Ward A. Subey
Stoughton
Sibert M. Topness
Whalen
Herman L. Yivisaker
A Lively Storm Hits City Section
Last Friday noon a brief thunder storm dropped thirty hundredths of an inch of rain. Lightning flashed near the business district but caused no damage. L. H. Butler noted rain lessens after crossing the big hill north of Decorah and found clear until Burr Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Butler
Decorah
Burr Oak
Concert Band Draws Fair Crowd Despite Cold Weather
Luther College Concert Band performed at College Park Monday evening in frigid air. The program offered enjoyable numbers that were rendered admirably, attracting a fair audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
College Park
Decorah Woman Elected Vice President at Missionary Meeting
The annual meeting of the Woman's Name Missionary Society at the Marshalltown Methodist church last week elected Mrs. Flora Sehlick of Decorah as a vice president. The Des Moines Register & Leader provided the report, but the Decorah woman could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Name Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Marshalltown
Flora, Sehlick
Deeroah
Des Moines Register & Leader
Decorah
Chickens at Large Prohibition in City Ordinance
City ordinance warns no chickens or other domestic animals may run at large. Marshal to impound offending animals. Offenders face heavy fines or imprisonment. Residents urged to keep animals on own premises due to numerous complaints. Signed by Mayor W. F. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker
Bears Emporium Showcases Quality Men's Wear
Beards department stores motto highlights a wide range of quality men and boys clothing. The store promises durable fabrics, classic cuts, and trusted brands, inviting shoppers to browse formal suits, casual shirts, and outerwear in a single trusted destination.
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A. K. Bailey & Son
A. A. Weblem
A. Christopherson
S. Dale
Marie J. Hanson
Harvey
Aml Mesdames F. FE. Cratsenberg
E. L
Effie Ask
Charles City
Laneshore
A. J. Herring
Jacob Ammer
Pearl and
Mechanic Streets
Herring
Watkins Medicine Co
T. E. Thompson
Decorah Grand Opera House
William H. Crane
Mr. Crane
Thos, Ross
Maclyn Arbuckle
Henry Miller
Amelia Bingham
Mabel Taliafero
Republican
Wim, H. Crane
Co. S. Marsh
Cleveland
Ohio
Chandler
FE. J. Curtin
Villa Lurton
L. O. Eastman
Marsh
Chas. Trzcinski Ill
Federated Club Meeting
Queen of the Carnival
ENT
Bear
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knait
Devoe
Wangler’s Drug Store
State Bank For
the National Bank OF Decorah
Esafety
McCall’s
Mott & CO
Skinner
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