Personal notices from Decorah and vicinity
A long list of short items covers residents traveling to Des Moines Minneapolis Cedar Rapids St Paul Fargo and other nearby cities for visits business and education. Names include Mrs T E Kirkbride Miss Elizabeth Byrnes Miss Nettie Gunderson I W Brunt Peter Brustad Austin Luros and many more with destinations from Leroy Cresco Decorah Kendallville Mason City and Camp Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Kirkbride
Leroy
Elizabeth Byrnes
Cresco
Nettie Gunderson
Ridgeway
I. W. Brunt
Des Moines
Peter Brustad
Calmar
Decorah
Austin Luros
Minneapolis
Myrtle Hamre
D. E. Reed
Postville
L. B. Whitney
Twin Cities
Harry J. Green
Enlisting Children for Memorial Day Flowers
Major L. L. Cadwell visited every classroom Tuesday to enlist pupils in gathering flowers for Memorial Day graves decorations. He explained the day’s meaning and asked for help. children responded enthusiastically promising to assist, ensuring a plentiful supply of blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cadwell
Kept Their Promise to Report for Camp Dodge
Six young men called for the last draft from the Rock Island line asked to spend their last night with relatives and friends Sunday. They pledged to report at the train Monday morning and accompany the others to Camp Dodge, and the board was informed Tuesday that each had kept his word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Exemption Board
Camp Dodge
Luther College Concert Band to Perform Saturday Night
Prof. Carlo Sperati announces a concert by the Luther College Concert Band at 8 30 Saturday evening If weather allows it will be outdoors in the open air with a likely favorable forecast and a community audience expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo Sperati
Luther College
Farewell to Soldier Boys at Decorah War Rally
A solemn wartime gathering on Decorah court house lawn drew a large rural crowd despite cloudy skies. Luther College and Decorah Merchants bands opened, Dr. F W Conover delivered a stirring patriotic address, and residents rose in respect during the Star Spangled Banner as war was declared and German autocracy condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Decorah
Water Street
Main Street
Washington
River Street
Court
Broadway
Spillville
Fort Atkinson
Sperati
Luther College
Decorah Merchants
Hook
Nanas
F. W. Conover
Conover
America
Silent Reaper Claims Local Resident Peter Pfeiffer
Deaths across our community include Peter Pfeiffer of Burr Oak and another elderly resident, with Pfeiffer’s funeral at Broadway home and burial at Burr Oak cemetery. Pfeiffer born in Altenhaus en Germany on April 28 1837 married Mary J May in Weston West Virginia. Survived by two daughters Mrs F B Gannon Aberdeen SD and Mrs Isadore Shannon Decorah IA plus four grandchildren. Pfeiffer farmed in Burr Oak before moving to Decorah fourteen years ago and would have reached fifty years in the county had he lived longer. He was gentle industrious and devoted to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Tracy
Minneapolis
Marie Sperati
Oscar L. Olson
Moorhead
Minn
Concordia College
Anna Donlan
St. Paul
Lakes
Fred Biermann
Camp Dodge
Decorah
F. B. Gannon
Peter Pfeiffer
Aberdeen
O. Severson
Harry Skinner
T. C. Beatty
Camp
Forest City
A. O. Olson
Iowa State Fair Association
Broadway
A. R. Grant
Burr Oak Cemetery
Altenhausen
Germany
United States
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Weston
West Virginia
Mary J. May
Isadore Shannon
Pfeiffer
Burr Oak
Decorah Hospital
T. O. Vick
Springfield Township
Vick
Julia Nelson
Norway
America
Palma
T. Ingvaldson
Mia
John Oddan
Mary Ingvaldson
Amond
Andrew Ingvaldson
First Lutheran
Torrison
Mary Enright Dies After Prolonged Illness at Day Street
Mrs. Mary Enright born in 1837 in Ireland died after years of invalidism at her Day street home. Survived by sister Kate, sons Albert J. Enright of St. Joseph Maryland and Frank Enright of Jefferson City Missouri, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at St Benedict’s Church. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Father Hogan officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day Street
Mary Enright
Decorah Public School Exhibit Shows Broad Student Prowess
The Decorah public schools held their annual exhibition at the high school last Friday with wide patron attendance. Highlights included sewing class garments in grades six and seven, fine leather work and bookbinding, notable manual training designs, and domestic science menus showing wheat conservation. The piece ends with a political ad urging votes for Republican W. G. Shaffer for Congress on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Express Offices Combine in Decorah
Two local express offices in Decorah, Wells Fargo and American, have merged their operations without full consolidation. Agent changes include Mr Neff moving the American safe to Wells Fargo, with later consolidation under one agent. Mr Neff remains involved. Mr Jacobson runs Milwaukee line as messenger between Decorah and Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Wells Fargo
The
American
Neff
American Express Company
Winnebago Street
Wells Fargo Company
Jacobson
Milwaukee
Calmar
Church Announcements and Baccalaureate Observances
Congregational N Willett pastor. Hindrances. No evening service due to Baccalaureate at United Lutheran church. United Lutheran Glesne pastor. L A 8 meets afternoon in church lots. S S Sunday 9 15 English 10 30. Decorah high school Baccalaureate at 8 pm. Methodist A R Grant pastor morning sermon Test of Faith. No evening service due to United Lutheran Baccalaureate. Christian Science Freeman building second floor service 10 45 am Sunday school 12 pm mid week 8 pm. Lesson Ancient and Modern Necromancy denounced. Free reading room open Wed and Sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church
United Lutheran—Co. Glesne
L. A
Church Lots
S. S
Decorah High School
Methodist
A. R. Grant
Christian Science—Freeman
Memorial Sermon Draws Large Audience at Grand Opera House
A large audience gathered last Sunday at the Grand Opera House for a memorial sermon by Rev. A. R. Grant of the Methodist church. The hall was draped with American colors and the sermon urged loyalty and patriotism with close attention from listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
A. R. Grant
Methodist Church
Bear's introduces first quality neckwear line
New Neckwear, all first quality and guaranteed, offered by Bear's. Trends emphasize durable fabrics and classic styles to suit formal and casual wear. Availability includes varied widths and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear's
Court Session Opens Next Week Under Judge Houck
The county district court will convene next Tuesday June 4 with Judge C N Houck presiding. This adjourned April 1 term marks Houck's first county term. While specific matters are not listed, several important cases will be decided. no jury trials are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Nexr
C. N. Houck
Judge Houck
Dedicated service flag address at Saude church dedication
Prof. C. K. Preus president of Luther College spoke at Rev. M. Blekens church in Saude Chickasaw county during the service flag dedication last Sunday and delivered the address in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Preus
Luther College
Bear's Camouflage Sundae Delights Par mans Sodal Fountain
A fragment notes Bear's Sodal Fountain offering a range of items and low prices. It highlights a Camouflage Sundae as among the good sundaes served, suggesting a promotional line or ad copy for the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parman
Sodal Fountain
Prosperous Times Span County Wide Praise
Travelers report county looks prosperous with prime crops and abundant pasture. Farmers note good stand, strong corn growth, and promising prospects for a record crop if weather remains favorable. Early planting nearly complete, signaling expanding agricultural success.
Decorah Prepares For A Week Of Universal Attractions
Local events in Decorah are set to begin with recently completed arrangements and plans that promise an unusual week of universal attractions. Untiring efforts by organizers aim to draw public attention and provide engaging activities for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
New Hats New Caps New Shirts For Graduates
A local shop promotes silk shirts and the latest hats caps and shirts as gifts for a young man nearing graduation with new patterns and better attire offered at the store.
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Cedar Rapids
P. H. Schlatter
Monticello
George Kew
Rockwell
Hesper
William Delhanty
Lester Winn
Frank Cronin
Camp Pike
Emma Hagin
J. Moore
Kendallville
M. H. Montgomery
Elma Medberry
Fayette
Arthur Hoyt
M. Lerdahl
Waureka
Wis
Waldemar Schmidt
Red Wing
Knut Thompson
Ida
N. N. Quandahl
Mason City
Julius Rosenthal
Seattle
Wash
Martha Halverson
Watertown
S. D
Myron Downie
Baby
Dubuque
F. J. Helwig
C. E. Richardson
John Stortz
Waterloo
Mesdames Bury
Dresselhaus, Bender and Borne
Florence Dreng
M. FE. Foreign Missionary Society
McGregor
C. W. Breymann
Freeport
F. H. Baker
Will Beard
Ogema
Mr. Beard
Mr. Baker
Ella Ramsey
Battle Creek, Mich
Henry Amundsen
Othelia
Ida Lubke
Clarence Lee
L. C
J. M. Boehm
Charles Lambert
Moline
Ill
Anna Dale
J . Fayette
Burt Green
Herman Kiel
Sherwood
N. C
E. R. Haines
Emmet McConnel
E. D. Halleck
Atlanta
J. H. Neff
Wm. Huskins
Sam Hallman
H. 8. Bulis
A. F. Barfoot
C. R. Berry
Albert Enright
St. Joseph
Kathryn Schulze
Ames
Thurston Kjome
Til
G. Kjome
Selmer Narum
Lawndale
P. Dahl
Dr. Dahl
Manley
Olaf Hustvedt
Washington, D. C
H. J. Hustvedt
M. H. Norton
Tyler
Lars Lien
Highland Township
Camp Lewis
C. J. Pagin
Frances Webster
F. J. Rosenthal
Madison
Constance
the Silent Reaper
Julia N. Vice
W. G. Shaffer
Congress
E.j.parman
Meritos Remedies
Ear’s
United States Fuel Administration
Ben Bear
C. P. Ode
M. J. Klein
Winneshiek Co
Fuel Com
Florsheim
Florsheim Shoe
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