Many Local Residents Visit Decorah and Surroundings
A dense list of visits and travel notes shows Mrs. Gus Osman of Calmar shopping in Decorah, Cresco visitors with locals, trips to Minneapolis Chicago and Ridgeway, and numerous relatives calling on or departing from Decorah, with last week’s deaths prompting travel for funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Osman
Calmar
Decorah
Mabel Melvold
Cresco
B. Graham
L. S. Dale
Minneapolis
H. F. Miller
Ossian
J. Hl. Haug
Spillville
H. Chamberlin
Ella Treat
Berg
Spring Grove
0. Boe
Mary Hilleman
Ridgeway
Mike Kratz
Thomas Nilsson and Son
Walter Bachman
Was a Delightful Occasion at Luther College
Last Thursday evening at Luther College auditorium the annual Junior Senior reception was held. The Juniors surpassed all former occasions with elaborate decorations creating a miniature garden welcome for the seniors. An eight course dinner followed by a program of music mirth and literary selections kept guests up late. The event inspired a follow up party Saturday by the Juniors for visiting young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Anniversary Celebrates Geo W Adams Golden Wedding
A large group of friends gathered at ex Mayor Geo W Adams and wife on Washington Street Saturday to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The evening featured reminiscences, seven card tables, and a luncheon prepared by five Waldez College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Adams
Washington Street
Waldez College
Adams
Orchard at Aase Haugen Home Starts With 88 Apple Trees
John Harter planted eighty eight standard winter apple trees at the Aase Haugen Home for OM People on Saturday. The site has a north exposure near the home, and more fruit trees will follow as quickly as possible. Harter recently sprayed his own trees using a gasoline powered power sprayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aase Haugen
John Harter
Harter
Eddie Hearne Wins 100 Mile Columbus Derby
Eddie Hearne secured victory in a 100 mile dirt track race in Columbus Ohio last Sunday with a time of 1 hour 42 minutes 15 seconds defeating Bill Endicott who finished two minutes behind. Hearne ran without a pit stop while Endicott stopped three times. The race drew hundreds from Winneshiek County and sets up a repeat appearance in August as the fair closing attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Eddie Hearne
Bill Endicott
Hearne
Endicott
Winneshiek County Fair
Union Services Next Sunday In Decorah
The Congregational church holds a morning memorial service at the opera house with a sermon on the point of similarity and contrast between the Civil War and the present European struggle. In the evening the church joins United Lutheran for a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. C. E. Schmidt to Decorah High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Opera House
United Lutheran Church
C. KE. Schmidt
Decorah High School
College to film Herbert Quick adaptation at Ames
The Iowa State College at Ames will host the production of The Brown Mouse during mid June. Over 500 summer students will assist with photography on campus, and Winneshiek girls at Ames may appear on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College At
Ames
Herbert Quick
Elgin Centenarian A.S. Houg Dies at 102
A.S. Houg of Elgin died last Sunday at age 102. The Pioneer Press report recalls that fifty years earlier he drove over 200 miles to St Paul to have his wheat ground into flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Houg
Elgin
St. Paul
Campion Defeats Luther in Prairie du Chien Game
Campion defeated Luther at Prairie du Chien last Saturday. The Luther team traveled by auto and Harstad pitched despite illness upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Luther
Campion College Tol
Auto
Harstad
Notice to Bidders for 1916 Crosswalk and Culvert Work
Bids will be received at the City Clerk’s office until seven o'clock Wednesday June 7 for the construction of concrete crosswalks and culverts for the 1916 season. FP M Hughes City Clerk.
Decorah High School Exhibit Showcases Student Work
Patrons including non students viewed theDecorah public schools annual exhibit in the high school and recitation rooms. The display highlighted map drawing, eighth grade line art from Evangeline, class work with fancy initials, drawings, posters, water colors, and domestic and manual training projects. Vocals and instrumentals accompanied the welcoming program with Vietrola numbers enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Vietrola
Rikansrud Suffrage Lecture At Opera House
Ole T. Rikansrud of Hancock county spoke at the opera house in support of equal suffrage to a fair audience. His plain, direct talk left listeners informed of women's needs in the ballot and praised as capable public servant material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole T. Rikansrud
Hancock County
Opera House
Congress
Relf
Supt
Equal Suffrage Press Assn
The Force of Dynamite Destroys Lanterns on Main Street
Dynamite blast by sewer workers near the Elks home shattered lanterns stationed on Main street. A large rock, kicked loose by a larger charge than needed, flew about fifty feet and narrowly missed the dwelling. The foreman scolded the crew as they laughed at the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Main Street
Decorah High Schools Swing Past Fayette and West Union
Decorah high school added two wins last Friday and Saturday defeating Fayette 13 to 1 and West Union 4 to 0. On Saturday Luther College preps beat Albert Lea academy 3 to 0, with nine straight victories noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Fayette and
West Union
Fayette
Luther College
Albert Lea
Academy
Lather College Concert Band Plans Sacred Open Air Event
The Lather College Concert Band will give a sacred open air concert on the college campus next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The band will also parade on the streets earlier in the day. A note on wardrobe timing suggests being in season with clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lather College
Obituary for Mrs Bernard Kornmeyer in Decorah
Mrs. Bernard Kornmeyer died May 22 after four months illness. Born Mary Dennenfelser March 11 1838 in Worms Germany she married Bernhard Kornmeyer in 1860 Philadelphia and moved to Decorah. Survived by seven children two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at St Benedicts with Father J Howe officiating and burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Kornmeyer
Kornmeyer
Mary Dennenfelser
Worms
Germany
Philadelphia
Bernhard Kornmeyer
Devorah
Charles Linkenheil
Rock Valley
H. F. McCusker
Wahpeton
N. C
A. B. Callender
Ocheyedan
Town
Frank Hess
Henry
Charles Kornmeyer
Bernhard J. Kornmeyer
Decorah
Henry Brockhausen
L. Elworthy
John Dannenfelser
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Dannenfelser
Corydon
Iowa
St. Benedict's Church
J. Howe
Births Across Three States Highlight Stork Special
Last week, Mr and Mrs A C Baker welcomed a daughter for Mr and Mrs M W Daubney in Centralia Washington on May 18. A son arrived for Mr and Mrs Gervais Fais in Spencer Iowa. Mr and Mrs Will Makepeace learned of a daughter born to their son in law Mr and Mrs John Dell at Cresco Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusha Hislop
Minneapolis
Sophie Wold
St. Paul
Emma Bue
Henry Extrem
Northfield
GO. Tonning
Z. Halvorson
Otto Arneson
Edith Gibbs
Mason City
Elmer
Wim. Knowlton
W. J. Gehl
Independence
F. 8. Sylvester
Greene
Town
Wm. Woellstein
Cresco
John Foltz
A. C. Baker
M. W. Daubney
Centralia
Washon
Gervais Fais
Spencer
Iowa
Fais
Herman Jaeger
Thes Ith
Will Makepeace
John Dell
Two Local Citizens Mark Eightieth Birthdays
Mrs. O. T. Hamre celebrated her eightieth birthday on Thursday with many well wishers and refreshments. L. L. Cadwell reached his eightieth milestone on Monday, appearing strong and vigorous for his age among friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Hamre
L. L. Cadwell
Allen Wells Dislocates Wrist Lifting Wagon
While working on the John Evenson building excavation last Saturday, Allen Wells helped lift a stuck wagon. The wagon turned and he dislocated his wrist, initially thought broken but diagnosed as dislocation needing several days of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wells
John Evenson
Allen
Decorah Meeting with Gubernatorial Candidate J W Allen
Decorah residents met Mon J W Allen of Poseshontas last Friday. The Republican primary hopeful spoke frankly on state issues and made a favorable impression with his manner and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Mon. J. W. Allen
Poeshontas
New Flat Under Construction on Water Street
Lumber and material arrived yesterday at the FP Rosenthal building on Water Street to convert the upper story into a flat. When finished it will be one of the best and most convenient on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. du. Rosenthal
Water Street
Palma Aasen and Edward Holverson Tie Wedding in Decorah
Yesterday morning at the parental home in Decorah township Miss Palma Aasen daughter of C C Aasen and Edward Holverson son of Mr and Mrs Evan Holverson were united in marriage Rev O E Schmidt officiating The couple will reside in Decorah The groom works for F H Kuntz and they have rented the Brady residence in the first ward Best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Township
Palma Aasen
C. C. Aasen
Edward Holverson
Evan Holverson
O. E. Schmidt
Holverson
Decorah
F. H. Kuntz
Brady
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Calmar Pioneers
On Sunday in Calmar township Mr and Mrs Haaken Fristad celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Living children and many relatives and friends attended. They received a gold purse and gifts. He was born in Norway 1844 and came to America in 1851. She was born in Norway 1848 and came to America in 1856. Married May 18 1866 by Rev V Koren. Children include Mrs R Wheatman Mrs G Severson Mrs H Gullickson Springfield Mrs C Vine Canoe Mrs A Wheatman Calmar Mrs L Olson Edward Fristad Calmar and Carl Fristad at home. They have twenty nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Haaken Fristad
H. Gullickson
Springfield
C. Vine
Canoe
A. Wheatman
L. Olson
Edward Fristad
Carl Fristad
County Supervisors Meeting Attendance and Visits
County Superintendent H. E. Miller left Monday for Sioux Rapids to attend a state convention of Iowa superintendents called by State Superintendent A. M. Deyoe. They will consider consolidated schools and visit several in Clay Buena Vista and Dickinson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Miller
Sioux Rapids
Iowa
A. M. Deyoe
Clay
Buena Vista
Dickinson County
Service Big Factor in Battery Sales
The growing role of service stations in maintaining car batteries is shown by the Willard Storage Battery Company which runs 600 service stations. Peter Johnson & Sons, Inc. operates a Willard factory branch in De Moines. Advertisements urging battery care and inspections highlight the public’s appreciation of this service and the popularity of Willard batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Storage Battery Company
Peter ‘Johnson & Sons, Inc
Willard Company
De‘eoral
You Don’t Pay More for Suits This Year
A local retailer announces no price increases on suits and other wearables, noting most goods were purchased before latest advances and that customers will benefit from the unchanged prices on suits underwear hats and related items.
Methodist Ladies Home Baking Sale at Morrison's Store
The M. BE church ladies will hold a home baking sale Saturday May 27 starting at 1 PM in the windows of L. R. Morrison's store. All church members are urged to contribute baked goods and bring items early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
L. R. Morrison's
Seats On Sale This Morning For Decorah Class Play
Seats go on sale at 9 30 this morning at Parman's to reserve for Decorah high school class play at the Grand Opera house next Wednesday evening May 31st. The house is usually sold out so early reservations are advised. A pocket book lost on the street last week Wednesday near Citizens Bank of Ossian contains money and papers. return for reward to Irvin Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Parman
Grand Opera House
Citizens Bank of Ossian
Irvin Hughes
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. McNamara
Keokuk
Bluffton
Mark Gilbert
L. McMasters
Gretchen Kramer
Style Shop
McGregor
Marie Hangen
Chicago
Emma Lee
G. O. Bakken
Crookston
Minn
Henry Fijelstul
Joyce
N. A. Field
A. Tracey
North Dakota
Henry Juve
Capitol
Mont
D. WH. Hill
Wilcox
Ingvoldstad
I. K. Sayre
Lauritz
Edgerton, Wis
la Crosse
Alfred Sevareid
Paul
Velva
N. D
J. C
Elizabeth Krome
Valdez’s
Burt Hendrick
Waukon
Elmer Parman
Cedar Falls
I. A. Ferguson
Marie
C. N. Lien
Red Wing
C. Evans
Dennison
L Halverstad
James Olson
Hans Quenrad
Madison
M. D
Quenrud
Marcus Hanson
Mr. Hanson
M. B. Manson
C. W. Hetherington
J. M. Alford
Willie
Orin” Torrison
Chad” Thorsgaard
Eli Lewison
Aase Haugen Home
College
Elgin Centenarian
Campion
M. Hughes
Rikansrud
BEAR
Prastmark's
Upper Iowa Power CO
Stork Special
J. W. Allen
M. JI. Soukup
Decorah, Iowa
Ben Bear
Prastmark’s
Osgood
Smith College
Vaukenphast, Jr
Schultz’s Shoe Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!