Purely Personal Notices From Decorah Area
A string of social notes from Decorah and nearby towns lists visits and travel. Residents such as Emma DeNoyelles, Laura Barth, Ed Howden, John Dorseth, and many others are shown visiting relatives, attending weddings, or traveling to cities like Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, and Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma DeNoyelles
Cresco
Laura Barth
Ridgeway
Ed. Howden
Shelley
N. C
John Dorseth
Waukon
John Harter
Locust
Postville
Janet McIntosh
Geo. Schulze
Dubuque
Maurice Halloran Sues Mayor For Defamation
Maurice Halloran, claiming ownership of road area near the ice cave, sues Mayor W F Baker in Des Moines with attorney Amgus. The petition, filed in the county clerk, alleges malicious false charges of insanity damaged Halloran’s name and seeks $5,000 plus costs. The case may be heard at the next court term.
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Commission On Insanity
Maurice Halloran
Independence
W. F. Baker
Maurice
Des Moines
Amgus
M S Howard Dead From Fullerton News
Morgan Homer Howard born January 30 1826 in Jefferson county New York died October 23 at his son's home West Commonwealth avenue after a lingering illness He served in the internal revenue service in northern Iowa during the Civil War voted for Lincoln in the field He later ran a business in Decorah Iowa moved to Texas in 1879 and finally relocated here Survived by widow and three children Charles and a son and daughter in Texas M H Howard Jr of this city.
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Fullerton
Cal
Morgan Homer Howard
Jefferson County
New York
West Commonwealth Avenue
Mary E. Green
Herkimer County
Charles
Minneapolis
Texas
M. H. Howard, Jr
Internal Revenue Service
Iowa
Lincoln
Towa
Decorah
Hallowe'en Pranks in Decorah and Burr Oak
Halloween night activities in Decorah passed quietly with well behaved youths. In Burr Oak, pranks escalated as buses were pushed into a creek and outhouses toppled. Residents awoke to a rigged smoke stack fashioned into a cannon pointed at Mr and Mrs Ward, causing fear of an attack.
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Hallowe'en
Decorah
Burr Oak
Ned
Postmaster Ward
Mr. Ward
Kingdom Come
October Rainfall and Temperature Report
F H Baker reports October total rainfall at 4.39 inches with traces on several days. The heaviest rain fell on the 6th at 2.15 inches. other days included 0.55, 0.45, 0.21, 0.35, and 0.68 inches. Frosts occurred on the 25th to 27th and 30th. Temperatures ranged from 78 to 19 degrees.
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United States Weather Bureau
F. H. Baker
Luther College Tennis Tournament Concludes
Annual Luther College tennis event wraps after postponement. In the semifinals Preus, Sauer, C Yivisaker, and C Lee competed. Preus defeated Yivisaker in the final 6 2 1 6 0 to win the Spalding trophy, his third, following earlier racquet and cup honors.
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Luther College
Preus
Sauer
C. Yivisaker
C. Lee
Yivisaker
Spalding
Transfigured Church and Belief Themes Featured
Church Notes invite all to Sunday services at 10 30 a m with The Transfigured Church and 7 30 p m with Right Versus Policy Pleasant singing and cheerful atmosphere All cordially invited Congregational church next Sabbath morning What we are and what we shall do and in the evening The belief of unbelief concerning Christ
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Congregational Church
Christ
Lightning Strikes Local Lutheran Church Spire
A thunderstorm near Locust damaged the Lutheran church spire with heavy cracks. Frank and George Brunner Jr. repaired the damage on Monday and estimated the cost at about 200 dollars.
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Locust
Frank
George Brunner, Jr
Stricken by Paralysis Ends in Death of Anthony Bernatz
Anthony Bernatz fell paralyzed on rising and died early yesterday morning after a two year decline linked to a prior motorcycle accident. A Bavarian immigrant, he became a leading Decorah miller, later running A Bernatz & Sons with his brothers and sons. Survived by wife Cassie Minert and children, he served on Decorah’s City Council and supported the Democratic party.
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Anthony Bernatz
Bernatz
Fort Atkinson
Decorah
Clark
Winneshiek County
Bavaria
Germany
America
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Milwaukee Train Hits Team on East Broadway
Mrs Samuel Richards in the city shop ping area led a wagon team onto Milwaukee railroad tracks as an oncoming train could not be stopped. The engine struck the team breaking the wagon tongue. one horse had a minor hoof cut while the other escaped. Mrs Richards walked away uninjured.
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Samuel Richards
East Broadway
Milwaukee Railroad
Graham variety store readies opening in Freeman building
J. R. Cully will be local manager guiding a large staff as stock is arranged for the formal opening next Saturday. The Freeman building has been fitted for a sharp new appearance and Decorah anticipates an up to date city store from the Graham company.
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J. R. Cully
Graham
Freeman
Graham Company
Decorah
Tarald Ramlo Dies at Home of Son Near Hesper
Tarald Ramlo pioneer of Winneshirk county died at his son Peter’s home south of Hesper on October 28 after a lingering illness. Born in Norway August 15 1892 he was eighty three. He leaves a wife four sons twenty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral was Friday afternoon at Hesper Lutheran church at two oclock with Rev Rasmussen officiating.
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Mabel
Tarald Ramlo
Winneshirk County
Peter
Hesper
Mr. Ramlo
Norway
Hesper Lutheran Church
Rasmussen
Entertainers Shine at Grand Opera House in Decorah
A full house welcomed the night of October 20 with the comedy 45 Minutes from Broadway. The group delivered a catchy musical comedy with a clear plot and balanced company, earning general satisfaction and praise from performers for Decorah audiences.
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Grand Opera House
Broadway
Decorah
Sacred Concert At Madison Lutheran Church
Laven Singing Society presents a concert at Madison Lutheran church Madison township on Sunday November 1 directed by Prof Carlo Sperati. The event is hosted by Rev Jordahl's congregation youth group with a full program to be announced next week.
Leave for New Fields
Tuesday night Fred Barlow and Char ence Anderson left for Thief River Falls Minnesota to start a suit cleaning establishment in the thriving northern town.
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Fred Barlow
Char
Ence Anderson
Thief River Falls
Minn
Minnesota
New Arrival at Eldorado Home
Word arrived Monday that a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs George Bernatzy in Eldorado. The mother and infant are doing well.
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George Bernatzy
Eldorado
Babe
Extending City Water Mains in First Ward
Last week Peter Johnson & Sons began extending the city water mains in the first ward. Four blocks about 1200 feet will be added to the system reaching the block with the gas plant.
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Peter Johnson & Sons
Du buque Visitors Named James and Marlow Family
James, Marlow and family were Du buque visitors the latter part of last week. N. W. Holcomb left Saturday to join his family at Maquoketa.
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James
Marlow
Family
Dubuque
N. W. Holcomb
Maquoketa
Young star Frederic Santley leads in When Dreams Come True
Frederic Santley, aged twenty three, a veteran of the stage since age three, headlines Philip Bartholomeue's musical comedy When Dreams Come True at the Grand Opera. He first appeared with Jane Gray in East Lynne and remains a featured performer in this season's production.
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Frederic Santley
Jane Gray
Mr. Santley
Philip Bartholomeue
Vy Ibe
Grand Opera
District Court Opens With Hobson on Bench for New Docket
The forthcoming November term starts next Monday under Judge Hobson. A full docket includes 89 old cases 48 probate matters and 17 new cases. New suits cover law attachment landlord attachment equity condemnation and replevin among others with many to quiet title.
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District Court
Hobson
Duncan McIntosh
Joseph Graf
Emma ST. Vance
Emma Crosby
Landlord
Celia Powers
A. E. Brooks
Equity
Anstis L. Welstead
Frederick Welstead
Tenry Werner
Lewis G. Wheeler
Will Have Model Orchard In Decorah Move In To Ravine Street Home
F H Baker sold his Ravine street residence to John Harter of Locust for 7000 dollars. Harter plans a model orchard and to live in Decorah with his family after completing a bungalow across the street. City water is to be connected and finishing work includes filling and grading the yard.
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F. H. Baker
Ravine Street
John Harter
Locust
Harter
Decorah
John
Baker
Good Fishing on Upper Town River Boosts Bass Catches
Last Friday Tra and Chas Rima faced minnows shortage but returned home with six bass including a near seven pound pair and a three pound fish. Monday G F Baker and son George fished upriver and landed seven smallmouth bass none under three quarters of a pound with four totaling 10 pounds 10 ounces. Another day they caught twenty four bass all above three quarters of a pound.
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Chas
Rima
G. F. Baker
George
First Case in Deco rahs new hospital praised
The first case in Deco rahs new hospital, performed last Friday morning by Dr F W Conover, was a complex operation for a dental office. The hospital was ready and the operation successful, with the patient doing nicely.
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F. W. Conover
Decorah
Home Baking Service Advertises Custom Orders
Local home baker offers filling all kinds of orders. Contact at phone 307 Red for custom baked goods. Customer specifies 452 Margaret Gellerman as a possible address or reference.
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Margaret Gellerman
Cheese Day Announcement at Local Store Next Week
43 different kinds of cheese featured on Cheese Day at our store with an announcement planned for next week. Fred J. Rosenthal is listed in the notice.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
Reminder of Jack Johnson Racing Car At Prairie Du Chien
A Saturday night crowd gathered in front of Ochler and Hiller’s store to view an advertised racing style car from the Prairie du Chien sanitarium fleet. The vehicle, labeled Jack Johnson’s Racing Car, drew comment for its low narrow body and two abreast seating, resembling a racing car.
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Ochler & Hiller’s
Prairie du Chien
Jack Johnson
Narrow escape after car topples down 25 foot bank
Mr and Mrs Richardson survived a serious crash when a vehicle failed near Jens Kallevang farm last Thursday. The car rolled 25 feet down a bank, turned twice, trapping them briefly. Richardson freed his wife, both escaped with only minor bruises.
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FE. Richardson
Jens Kallevang Farm
Thunderstorm Sets New November Record In Sunshine State
A mild storm Monday evening November 2 produced distant thunder and occasional lightning south of town. The short event is noted as a new weather record in a land famed for sunshine and promise.
Look Out for Cheese Day at Rosenthal’s Store
A local notice invites readers to watch for Cheese Day promotions at Fred J. Rosenthal’s shop with details coming next week. The brief hints at a sale or event dated soon.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
Decorah Fire Department Dance on Thanksgiving Eve
The Decorah Fire Department will hold its annual dance on Thanksgiving evening November 26. The event is well established and reliably draws a large crowd as the firefighters ensure attendees have a good time.
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Decorah Fire Department
Cow Kicked by Cow Breaks Thigh in Farm Incident
Frank Topel of Franksville was kicked by a cow while tending cattle last Friday. The impact fractured his thigh and prompted medical attention.
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Cow
Frank Topel
Frankville
Decorah Republican New Subscriptions Offer
Special offer for new subscribers extends to January 1, 1916. Price is 1.50 dollars for two months free with annual county news coverage by a capable staff. Cash with order, checks payable to The Decorah Republican.
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Decorah
Decorah Republican
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BE. Emme
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