Local people roam the Midwest on visits and trains
A long list of visits and travels fills the page. Miss Ha DuMez visits Rochester while E. J. Curtin travels to Beach North Carolina on business. Mrs Guy Hathaway goes to Hawk Eye and Mrs Will Norton visits Minneapolis. Numerous others travel to Cresco, Waterloo, Prairie du Chien, and beyond for family, friends, and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha DuMez
Rochester
E. J. Curtin
Beach
N. C
Guy Hathaway
Hawkeye
Will Norton
Minneapolis
F. J. Powers
Florence O'Brien
Pacific Coast
Albert Ellestad
Cresco
Ed. Hanson
Spring Green
Wis
Carrie Ellefson
McGregor
G. T. Stander
Frank Farrell
Decorah
Alta
Lou Holland
Waterloo
Sam Hargreaves
J. Th Targreaves
R. G. Bailey
Pikell
Lelewer and Son
Chicago
H. Engbretson
Esther Grindeland
Prairie du Chien
L. R. Morrison
G. Knutson
C. O. Blekeberg
Maulison Township
Win. Ronan
Vat Ronan
Prairie du Chien Mon Gay
Wim. Ronan
Dubuque
Josephine Francis
Ruth Francis
Spencer
M. A. Daly
Tacoma
Wash
J. J. Daly
W. Burdick
Mankato
T. A. Jane
Lydia Elvehiem
Brother Elmer
McFarland
Luther College
Tudsay
Local residents and travelers mingle in Decorah notices
A long list of visitors and residents outlines recent movements from Waterloo Ossian Decorah and nearby towns. Notable items include Mayors guests Lena Lee of Ossian and Mrs D A Lee hosting, Klut Lee Ossian visiting, and wedding news for Lottie Alstad and Oscar Sorlien with Luther College ties and San Francisco honeymoon plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Water Street
Lottie Jeanette Alstad
John 8S. Alstad
Oscar C. Sorlien
Kode
O. BE. Schmidt
Anna Alstad
Nellie Sorlien
Arne, Sorlien
Hans Hangen, Jr
Bede
Decorah
Luther College
San Francisco
Julia Finney
Hannah
Grace Alstad
Chicago
T. J. Hansen
Minneapolis
Bertha Sorlien
Messrs
Mds
A. H. Petersen
Carl Opheim
Marie Olson
Bode
Decorah Library Association Organizes Board
The Decorah Library Association met to form a library board with term lengths by lot. Officers elected include President E J Hook and Vice President Dr Harriet B Amy, with Mrs N Willett as Secretary and F E Cratsenberg as Treasurer. A constitution committee was named as the city moves to assume library control July 11 following March 20 electors vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Library Association
Harriet B. Amy
EK. Cratsenders
N. Willett
Hook
Olson
W. Brunt
T. C. Hutchinson
N. Enright
HW. Engbretson
E. J. Hook
Dr. Amy
F. FE
Cratsenberg
Sania
Reverend Dameron Attends Conventions Across States
Rev A F Dameron pastor of Corman Methodist travels from Dubuque to Galene District Sunday School convention with delegates Willard Dresselhaus and Miss Emma Bloom. He then heads to Keres Ohio for trustees of the German Methodist Orphans Home meeting, plans a two week absence and a Niagara Falls visit on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Dameron
Corman Methodist Church
Dubuque
Galene
Willard Dresselhaus
Emma Bloom
Cameron
Keres
Ohio
Eur
Niagara Falls
May Not Go to Europe for Horse Shipment
Erick Anderson may cancel plans to send a cargo of horses to Europe after a letter from Fred Post in Williston cited insurance difficulties amid ocean travel hazards. The source notes postwar markets may rebound, suggesting better prospects for foreign horse sales later. BEAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Anderson
Europe
Fred Post
Fast
Williston
Lot
Commencement Week Opens With Baccalaureate Sermon
Decorah High School holds graduation events as the largest class in its history prepares to finish on Wednesday. Rev. C E Schmidt delivers the baccalaureate sermon at United Lutheran Church on Sunday May 30 at 7 30 p m and the class play The Dream That Came True airs in three acts with a long cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
C. FE. Schmidt
United Lutheran Church
Leslie Barbee
Nan Worthington
Bertha Sihler
Gordon Clay
Karl Christopher
Margaret ‘Byrne
Jack Brown
Charles Knorr
Louisa Hawkins
Mortagens
Dorothy Barfoot
Florabell Mullins
Esther Arneson
Mehitahel Biddle
Delphine Norton
Vera Bucknell Peguy Gilbert
Hildegarde Dabhelm
Billy Best
Mayme Schlitter
Bobbie Burns
Leslie Schrubbe
Allairs
Ethel ‘Osman
Jenkins
the Boregase
Cecil Caro
Angelina Maud
Shananny Myrtle Tyler
Allyn Bailey
Emma Lou Norton
Ruth ‘Sheel
Nora
Marjorie Ostenson
Philip Husted Dies at Mason City Home
Telegram reports Uncle Phil Husted died early Tuesday at the Old Fellows home in Mason City. He was 91, a longtime county resident, twice married, survived by his second wife. Funeral services set for two o'clock at the Centennial church. Mrs. E. T. Reed accompanied the remains to Devorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Cutting
Uncle Phil Insted
Old Fellows
Mason City
Phil
Iss
Ald
Odd Fellows Lodge
Moneek
Order
E. T. Reed
Husted
Close Successful Year at Current Evens Club
The Current Evens club closed its first year with reports from officers and the Women's Federation at Town City. Seventy three ladies on the membership roll contributed to a year described as interesting and successful. Officers for the new year include President Dr. 1, BL Amy. Vice President Mrs. Warren Hoyt. Secretary Mrs H F Barthel. Treasurer Mrs M Hobeck. Auditor Mrs J W Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evens Club
Women’s Federation
Town City
BL Amy
V. P
Warren Hoyt
H. FL Barthel
Cor
Mre
EB. J. Hook. Treas
M. Hobeck
J. WH
Duncan
Moran Buys Broadway Realty Lot for 800 Dollars
Saturday last Manager M. P. Moran of the Standard Telephone company purchased the O. A. Sehall lot between Dr. Woodward and A. C. Freeman. The consideration was 800 dollars. The purchase hints at a new home planned in the future, but not this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Moran
Standard Telephone Company
O. A. Sehall
Man Finds Ten Dollar Bill After Monday Grounds Visit
A man who skipped the carnival found a ten dollar bill on the grounds Monday morning and pocketed it. Graduation and wedding gifts are advertised at Parman’s Drug and Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parman's Drug and Jewelry Store
Charles Trzcinski Dies After Illness in Decorah
Charles Trzcinski died at Decorah city hospital after six days with pleural pneumonia. Born November 26, 1851 in Thorn Prussia, he immigrated to America as a child and built a leading Decorah barber business. Survived by wife Jennie Zuckmayer and five children, his funeral was held with Masonic and Elks participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Trzcinski
Mr. Trzcinski
Charles Trzcinski
Thorn
Prussia
America
Watertown
Wis
Jennie Zuckmayer
J, J
IC. EB
Miles City
Montana
Ethel
Austin
Minn
G. A
Kenmare
N. D
Ruth
Decorah
Trzcinski
Tracinski
Elks Lodge
Mahlon Willett
HL Green
Phelps Cemetery
Trzemski
Frank Trzcinski
H. A. Jacobs
Clarksville
Frank Hanswirth
Will Weiss
M. Farrell
Nashua
Geo, A. Manswirth
Charles City
Geo. Zuckmayer
Mae Zuckmayer
St. Paul
P.O. K
Charles Tracinski
Trzeinski
Decorah Lodge
Miller Buys Economy Store in Decorah Transfer
RH Miller acquires Bucknell's stock at the Economy Store in Decorah. The deal closed after Miller's home visit and he plans to move back with his family in about a month. Local friends extend best wishes as Miller resigns from his post office inspector role to be closer to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. Miller
R. EB. Bucknell
Telegraph Office Moves to Citizens Bank Building
A. B. Cowan, superintendent of the Western Unionelegraph Company, announced plans to relocate the city offices after September 1. The new office will be in the Citizens bank building, in the room currently used by the Decorah China store, with Miss Irene Moody continuing in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cowan
Western Unionelegraph Company
Citizens Bank
Decorah
Irene Moody
Williamson
Neptune
New York
Chicago
Winneshiek
Auto Upset Near Burrack After Donlan Farm Crack Hole
Honey Emery had a minor auto mishap last Sunday afternoon when his car hit a submerged crack hole by the Donlan farm and overturned. No injuries and no damage to the vehicle were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Emery
Burrack
Donlan Farm
Death of Peter Smout is Reported from Everett
Everett Washington yesterday announced the death of Peter Smout aged 78. formerly of Decorah he worked as a tin smith and had left Decorah some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. FP. BL Portman
Everett
Wash
Peter Smout
Shooting Gallery Reopens as Shoe Shop on Washington Street
The shooting gallery of Eugene Ken yon on Washington Street is being turned into a shoe shop for Mr Hamre to occupy. The gallery will be on Fast Water Street. We have forty years of study in clothing. Judgment should be worth something to customers. BEAR'S promises a square deal. Parmian's drug store serves fine ice cream sodas and sundaes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kenyon
Washington Street
Hamre
Fast Water Street
Bear
Splendid Exhibit by Public School Students
The high school display last Friday evening showcased kindergarten through high school work. Notable items included furniture, jewelry, drawings, paintings, needlework, and class activities in map drawing and English. Manual training drawing and domestic science drew the main attention, with music numbers enhancing the overall display.
Fracas Over Mexican Man Ends With Knife Attack
A south city disturbance Tuesday night left several men involved in a private beer gathering. A Mexican man, denied entry, drew a knife and attacked a crowd member, cutting the attacker’s leg requiring many stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the
Church Notes Whit Sunday Services at two churches
Congregational church holds a Whit Sunday sermon in the morning and a joint evening service at United Lutheran for the high school baccalaureate sermon. Grace Episcopal resumes usual services next Sunday. M E Church lists a morning sermon A Kingly Deed and cancels the evening service due to the baccalaureate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church
Grace Episcopal
Episcopal Church
Griswold Chosen Librarian for City Library
Mrs. Alice Griswold has been chosen librarian to lead the public library as it comes under city control on July 1. She will attend a summer school at Town City to gain additional training, and the city is congratulated on retaining her in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilda
Nora Nelson
Sioux Falls
RB. Nelson
Clara Transon
Wankon
Wh. Leonard
The
Lawler Dispatch
R. F. Leonard
J. T. Huseby
Williston
A. Tiaakenson
L. FB. Davidson
Ohio
D. Vivisaker
Herman Vivisaker
Turner College
Clara Steen
Kirkman
Elmer Amundsen
Donald Amundsen
Thos. H. Wingate
Minneapolis
Cronmdchild
Dorothy
W. R. Wingate
California
J. A. Nelson
Dickinson
N. C
Knut Lee
Ossian
A. A. Lee
Charles Boyer
Spokane
Wash
Sarah Kimball
Faytte
Webster
Peter Quinn
Omaha
Ella Marlow
Rochester
J. W. Marlow
Grace Haas-Jewell
Violet Haas
Cedar Rapids
Walter Ingvoldstad
C. K. Preus
Beloit
McFarland
Wis
Hilda Egge
Esther
Chicago
James Larson
Clinton B. Puntney
Bridgewater
S. D
J. W. Daubney
Centralia
Decorah
Robi. Larson and Son
Wausau
Luther College
Bert Bernatz
Austin
Ralph Bloomfield
H. J. Green
Des Moines
FH. H. Green
J.C. Seebach
Redwing
Tillie Erickson
Pigeon Falls
Alma Johnson
la Crosse
Loberg
Nilsonville
WH. N. Nelson
Amherst Junction
Alice Griswold
Town City
Seventy nine years old with family dinner celebration
Cadwell marked his seventy ninth birthday last Saturday with a quiet family dinner attended by his daughter Mrs George Schulze and grandchildren. He remains vigorous and energetic, not looking his age. The rest of the text promotes insecticide Bug Finish and local shop ads for decorah area repairs and vulcanizing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwell
Othet
George Schulze
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Iowa
A. K. Bartley & Son
Bee Steve Boedpehoeneh Tlssoseshssios
James Hougen
Varriet
Dorseth
Relard
Lammon
W. F. Baker
Lena Lee
D. A. Lee
F. Miller
O. M. Selnes
Hesper Township
Sigurd Hillebow
Clifton
Texas
Library Board
C. E. Schmidt
England
Allen Wells
Charles Norton
Hartvig Engbretson
Lloyd Ostenson
Martin Henry Wicheyanueeg
Charles Tupy
Jane
Elizabeth Playman
Ruth Swezey
Doris Hall
Lelia Marsh
Ruth Bakke
Barnes
Clarice Johnson
Sampson
Florence ‘Thune Eens Soran
Sia
Grace Lomen
Richard
Dewey
Esther Rohm L
Miss Bates
Helas Hoes
Gladys Anderson
Bennett
Viola Schwarz
French
Sisrer
Ces
Wescott
Hazel Gillette
Joseph Fort Newton
Philip Husted
Broadway Realty
City Hospital
Parmian’s Drug Store
Church Notes
Parman’s
Nee
Decorah Vulcanizing Works
Preadway
Washington Streets
Lott
C. C.iam
Marie Dressler
Tillie
Chas. Chaplin
Mabel Normand
Ellen B. Larsen
Citizens Savings Bank
Ecorah
Decorah, Iowa
Victor’s
Florentine Band
New York City
Edmund Vance Cooke
Poet of
Montessori
Montessori School
Rome
Russell H. Conwell
Bostonia Sextette Club
Ernest Gamble
Chas. S. Medbury
Central West
Rosati
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