Purely Personal Decorah Neighborhood Notes Rushed Visits
A crowded list of visitors and homecomings across Decorah and nearby towns includes Miss Margaret Blegen returning to Calmar, families visiting in Cresco Mason City Ridgeway Waukon and Dubuque, and several Misses and Mrs. travelers. Notables include Rev Paul Koren’s Pacific coast trip and A Earl Whitehead visiting Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blegen
Calmar
N. P. Linn
Monona
Leonard Bruffedt
Cresco
E. N. Logsdon
Ridgeway
Oscar Josvanger
Forest City
Mildred Graf
Vernetta Stern
Anna Hagen
H. M. Kelly
Grafton
Emma Lansrud
Hilda Birdsell
Mason City
M. A. Shea
Bernadine
Malinda Munson
Badger
Rabe Haugen
John Gulrud
Waukon
Andrew Moen
Anna Dorseth
S. R. Ringoen
Margaret
Gladys Beucher
Pearl Ruth
L. L. Couse
Dubuque
Oscar Howden
Bellefourche
S. Dak
John Moe
Orfordville
Wis
J. Dybvik
Messrs
Lee Ostrander
Sol Harrison
Waterloo
Decorah
Selma Johnson
la Crosse
J. A. Hendricks
Olga O'Brien
Western Electric Telephone Company
Hazel
Blanche Bernatz Brat
St. Paul
Yast
Bertha
E. A. Merritt
Andrew Bivertagaard
St. Cloud
Minn
W. G. Riehl
E. W. Hulet
R. G. Hogan
Cleveland
Ohio
J. W. Protheroe
Julian Holkesvik
A. C. Smith
Carson
N. Dak
George Meade
George Baker
Melvin Sattre
Melvin Hutchinson
Elmer Ringoen
Madison
Baice
Z. Dayton
Harmony
Ben Bear
Alex
Camp Grant
Rockford
David Benjamin
Springfield
J. P. Wall
W. C. Duffy
San Francisco
B. J. Reynolds
East
B. F. Headington
East Main Street
C. Brown
A. Darrington
Hesper
Hilder Egge
Margaret Hanson
Harrisburg
Paul Koren
Pacific Coast
Oscar Miller
Edna Schilds
Harry Conover
Rhames
F. W. Conover
C. M. Langland
Hans Melans
R. H. Miller
Bullard-Whitehead
Ossian
John Harrington
Caledonia
J. H. Cooke
Alice Moline
J. A. Hendriks
Algona
A. Earl Whitehead
la Junta
Col
Percy Bullard
James Murray
T. B. Snyder
Charles City
Myrtle Tyler
Kathryn Moore
Cedar Falls
George Branvold
Rembrandt
Town
Aaron
Luther College
L. F. Nelson
Orville England
Missoula
John Harter
Alwin Kratz
North Dakota
A. W., Freeman
Rochester
Freeman
E. Skinner
Marshalltown
E. T. Anderson
Hymeneal Notices From Ossian And Decorah
Last evening at Ossian the marriage of Grace Lyverné Bullard and A Purl Whitehead of Ta Junta Colorado was performed by Rev William MeVeftie. The groom will reside in La Junta and operate a business. In Glenwood Ida Berting Larson and Gerald B Moen wed at the Lutheran church, with Rev S A Searvie officiating. Both couples are described as estimable and well known in Decorah and former Glenwood residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Grace Lyverné Bullard
A. Purl Whitehead
Ta Junta
Colo
Wn. MeVeftie
Decorah
Percy Bullard
la Junta
Glenwood
Ida Berting Larson
Gerald B. Moen
S. A. Searvie
Glenwood Township
Decorah Nurse Goes to France in WWI Effort
Iowa district two calls ten young women for European battlefields. They will travel to Chicago then Ellis Island before heading to France. Names include Anna Anderson Mae Baxter Carrie Catlin Della Smaley Belbel Stark Mildred Williamson Maud Wilkins Lou Hanchett Olivia Peterson and Blanche Kacena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Iowa
District Number 2
Chicago
Ellis Island
France
Anna Anderson
Mae Baxter
Carrie Catlin
Della Smaley
Taabel Stark
Cedar Rapids
Mildred Williamson
Waterloo
Maud Wilkins
Lou Hanchett
Victor
Olivia Peterson
Decorah
Blanche Kacena
Walker
Miss Smaley
Decorah Hospital
Miss Peterson
Dr Aaker Presents Spinning Song at Chicago Garrick
The American Symphony Orchestra showcased a spinning song by Dr A D Aaker of Velva North Dakota son of Mrs D Aaker. Aaker is noted for years of musical talent and now pursues composing with hopes of further works after his recent success. FOR SALE OR RENT Six room house with city water gas electric lights any cistern Christen Bros 45tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Symphony Orchestra
Garrick Theatre
Chicago
A. D. Aaker
Velva
N. D
Aaker
Dr. Aaker
Christen Bros
Flora Bella musical comedy praised by Quebec Telegraph
A Quebec Telegraph review lauds Flora Bella for its tuneful score and clever humor. Russell Lennon leads the cast with strong performance, David Andrada provides wit, and the ensemble delivers merit. The show is expected to attract theater-goers and receive strong support in Decorah debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Bella
Decorah
Quebec
Russell Lennon
Pink Lady
Rhoda Nickills
David Andrada
Comny
Stobart Lecture on Serbian Retreats at Grand Opera Hall
Approximately five hundred attendees heard Mrs. St. Clair Stobart recount her three month hospital division leadership for Serbians fleeing Albania and Montenegro. She showed photos of the route, described hardships and fortitude, denounced German atrocities, praised Serbians as industrious and liberty loving, and noted her husband aided in humanitarian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera Hall
Stobart
Marion Green to Sing Lead Baritone in London Opera
Rev and Mrs H H Green announce son Marion Green will sing Monsieur Beaucaire at His Majesty's Theatre London for an eight week season. Produced under Henry Miller, this marks his first opera venture. If successful, contract could extend nine months to two years. Green is en route to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Green
Marion
Monsieur Beaucaire
His Majesty’s Theatre
London
Booth Tarkington
Henry Miller
Green
Europe
Commercial Club Meeting Set for Friday Evening
The Commercial club will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
District Court pauses docket as judge pushes to finish cases
District Court in session under Judge Springer for November term booted up Tuesday with Phoebe Drake versus Upper Iowa Power Co as the first jury trial. Docket notes show judgments by confession, attachments, equity actions, guardianships, estates, and final reports with executors and guardians discharged, bonds posted, and legacies settled or paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
District Court
Phoebe Drake
D. Wiltgen
Elmer Rosa
W. F. Richardson
Andrew Sandager
Emma R. Sandager
Ppltf
Equity
Anton Kiland
C. T. Trytten
Alfred Overhouse
Pearl Overhouse
Marie Beer
Elizabeth Holder
Bernadette Beer
W. M. Allen
Samson Scott
Peter I. Grove
F. Sellman
Clark B. Robinson
Law
Fee
Marshall Field & Co
Woldum Bros
F. Siegel & Bros
Elmina Hong
F. Hiller, Sr
Austin Larson
Michael Mara
James T. Carolan
Peter Plunkett
Henry W. Meyer
Reque
George Allen
Anton Vollman
Michael Vollman
Admr
George Beer, Jr
Bernedette Beer
Guardian
Mathias Phillips
Berne Schwartz
Jacob Schwartz
Wm. H. Smith
Ole J. Knudsvig
Ella A. Espeseth
Edna Grimstad
Abram Lambert
Walter Jewell Injured in Iowa-Great Lakes Game
Walter Jewell son of Mr and Mrs B E Jewell was injured in the Iowa Great Lakes football clash last Saturday initial reports claimed a collarbone fracture but later exams showed no fracture and he is expected to play against South Dakota this coming Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jewell
B. E. Jewell
Walter
South Dakota
Sugar Shortage Hits West Union Stores
West Union faced a sugar famine last week with four of five stores out of stock and the remaining shop limiting customers to 25 cents worth each. The situation reflects a broad disruption in basic commodities across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Third Red Cross Shipment Sent From Winneshiek County
A third Red Cross relief shipment for the central division in Chicago was packed by Winneshiek chapter. The total included 200 sweaters 235 wristlets 205 woolen socks 132 pajamas 100 hospital bed shirts 20 water bottle covers 10 operating leggings 100 handkerchiefs 20 tray cloths 60 wash cloths 12 napkins 18 comfort bags 60 shoulder wraps 20 bed sheets 90 pillow cases 25 bed socks and fracture pillow ravelings. The display in Ben Bear store last week showed women’s strong effort with seven hundred women involved and new units forming to meet quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Central Division
Chicago
Winneshiek Chapter
Ben Bear
WinneShiek County
Winneshiek Leads in Liberty Bond Subscriptions
County reports in the Fourth District show Winneshiek leads in Liberty bond subscriptions with strong showing by Mitchell Clayton and Cerro Gordo counties. Mason City wealth equals Winneshiek in sales, Red Cross Treasurer praised as Seth Krimier gave $50 to the Red Cross, demonstrating patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Winneshieck
Cerro Gordo County
Mason City
Winneshiek
Federal Reserve, Bank
Chicago
Winneshtek Fayette
Chickasaw Mitchell
Winneshick
Mitchell and
Clayton
Nena
Young Ossian Girl Breaks Arm From Fall
Last Saturday Marie Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Brown of Ossian was thrown from an express wagon while playing and broke her arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Marie
Julius Brown
Ossian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion Green
Drake Power Co
E.j.parman
Meritol Remedies
Bear
Winneshick Red Cross
Seth Krimier
Dief
C. J. Weiser
Krimier
Sahara Desert
Garden OF
Allah
Robert Hichen
Helen Ware
Claridge Falcon
Falcon
BEN Bear CO
K.T. Haugen
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