Decorah area social notes recount numerous visits and travel
A long rundown of residents and visitors with trips to Calmar Decorah Cresco Mason City Dubuque Waterloo Fort Atkinson Wabasso Algona Spencer and other towns. Mentions include Miss Kathinka Preus J L Robinson Rose Sherry Ollie Blags vedt and many family gatherings and voter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathinka Preus
Calmar
J. L. Robinson
New Hampton
Decorah
Rose Sherry
Ollie Blagsvedt
Cresco
Frank A. Germann
Fred Sorenson
Chicago
Chr. Brandt
Mae Nesheim
Evelyn O'Brien
Carl Durland
Warren
N. C
F. L. Thompson
Lois
Marion
Mason City
Henry Ness
Lansrud
Dubuque
J. Shima
Fort Atkinson
A. P. Forde
Albert Lea
L. A. Heimark
Owatonna
Marie Malmin
Thompson
Barton Warner
Madison
Hughes
Agnes Thompson
Waterloo
Clara Nelson
Arnold Lee
Cedar Rapids
Sophie Carlson
Minneapolis
Fred Carlson
Dresselhaus
Wabasso
Minn
E. C. Dirks
James Nichols
Frank Speck
Cora Broghammer
Glendive
Mont
J. A. ©. Preus
K. J. Haugen
St. Paul
Robert Holmes
North Dakota
Wm. Holmes
A. F. Barfoot
Angelo Sperati dies at sixteen after six month illness
Angelo Sperati, third son of Prof and Mrs Carlo A Sperati, died last evening at six after a six month illness from tubercular peritonitis. Born in Tacoma Washington he was sixteen and a gifted musician who played with Luther College Concert Band. Funeral arrangements not yet fixed but likely Saturday or Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Sperati
Carlo A. Sperati
Angelo
Tacoma
Wash
Luther College
Anl
Sperati
Prize Winning Window Dresser Phil Hexom Tops Chicago Contest
Phil Hexom of John C. Tlexom and Son won first prize in a window dressing contest hosted by the Retailers Journal of Chicago for an Arca Starch display at the Hexom store last month. His lengthy prize record marks him as a respected contestant whenever he competes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Chicago
Phil Hexom
John C. Tlexom & Son
Hexom
Phil
Miss Jeanette Wells Sings Zerlina in Decorah Visit
Local interest centers on the Aborn Opera Company's Decorah engagement as Miss Jeanette Wells, cousin of Mrs. A Woodward, joins the cast as Zerlina after Mr. Aborn heard her sing by accident and immediately hired her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aborn Opera Co
Decorah
Jeanette Wells
Zerlina
Federal jurors drawn for Dubuque term include Winneshiek citizens
The juror list for the November term of federal court in Dubuque names Winneshiek county residents. On the petit jury appears Robinson Reid of Hesper, while the grand jury includes E. M. Reed of Burr Oak andIH, Giesen of Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Winneshiek County
Robinson Reid
Hesper
E. M. Reed
Burr Oak
Giesen
Calmar
District Court to Open November Term Under Judge Hobson
District Court convenes Monday at 1 30 with Judge A N Hobson presiding. The docket lists 154 cases, 108 old, 20 new, 30 probate items and one state case. Civil division shows twenty three trials. probate three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hobson
West Union
Charles E. Barthell
Howard F. Barthel
N. A. Blackburn
Frank Sayre
K. Howden
Gust Sheggrude
Mary Mikesh
Albina Mikesh
Admx
John Seekatz
the McElhinney Co. Ltd
Hannah Reicks
Mary Kruse
Wm. Seegmiller
John J. Seegmiller
Fd. A
A. W. Oxley
Harry Hislop
W. C
C. J. Steno
C. H. Quenrud
Moore-Sieg Construction Co
Hemesath & Remke
Nick Rieling
Chris. Rieling
Mises Perry
Ole Nelson Nesheim
Hans T. Sandager
Christina Frana
Third Lyceum Number Promises Willmer as Attraction
The Decorah Lyceum enters its third program next Monday evening featuring Sarah Mildred Willmer famed reader. Though her exact offering is unannounced it is likely to be The Sign of the Cross. Patrons may buy seats at 50 cents each, available at Parman's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum
Sarah Mildred Willmer
Lyceum
Miss Willmer
Leach
Parman’s
Added Attraction Brightens Star Theater Show
An Edison phonograph placed by W. B. Coup entertained Saturday night at the Star theater. A sequence of operatic selections played before the main program helped ease the long wait and was well received by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
W. B. Coup
Local Team Faces West Union In Blood Rivalry
After a bye week, the local team travels to West Union for a pivotal game to decide the stronger squad. A previous tie raises the stakes, promising a hard fought clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Coffeen Granted Six Months Leave at Ly man School for Boys
Vacation, B. L. Coffeen, ex superintendent of Decorah public schools, who resigned as superintendent of the Ly man School for Boys in Massachusetts, has been voted a six months leave of absence as directors refuse to accept his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Coffeen
Decorah
Lyman School For
Massachusetts
Dray Line Changes Hands In City Deal
A Monday morning closing transfers ownership of the drayage and hauling business from James Reardon to Barney Graham. Reardon will stay on for a period to help run certain affairs with Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Graham
James Reardon
Reardon
Mr Graham
No Rehearsal Next Monday At Decorah Choral Union
Owing to the Lyceum attraction at the Grand Opera house there will be no rehearsal of Decorah Choral Union next Monday evening. A new typewriter attachment automatically feeds envelopes or ecards into a machine to save an operator's time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Decorah Choral Union
Obituary for Andrew Barth of Decorah Iowa
Andrew Barth died Tuesday morning at Decorah hospital after a four week illness. Born November 17 1845 near Strausberg Germany he came to America in 1865 and married Katherine Stoskopf in 1867. Survived by four children and two daughters in law. funeral Friday at First N E Lutheran Church with interment at Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kessey
Dubuque
C. Falkhiner
Wm. Holland
Alta
Lou Holland
Waterloo
Charles Bryant
Decoral
Kansas
A. Barth
C. A. Blackburn
Cresco
R. H. Tracy
L. L. Couse
K. A. Vick
Chicago
J. F. Evans
Storm Take
L. C. Fastman
J. Coughlin
F. Ertle
Seattle
Trasserud
M. F. Hanson
Thomas Webster
Waukon
C. R. Williams
Henry Webster
Dick Dimytrov
St. Louis
H. A. Warner
Minneapolis
Congregational Church
Women’s Foreign Missionary Convention
G. Bell
Youngstown
Ohio
Decorah
J. L. Hanson
J. ©. K. Preus
Beloit
Wis
C. K. Preus
Byron, Minn
Andrew Barth
Decorah Hospital
Mr. Barth
Strausberg
Germany
America
Katherine Stoskopf
Michael
Samuel
Charles J
Julia C. Kelly
Lizzie Bryant
Barth
Locust
N. E. Lutheran Church
New Caves Discovered Around Decorah by Sewer Crew
A sewer construction crew reports several new caves near Decorah including a large one at the park. A weight lowered on a string reached about sixty feet before contact. Earlier a cave near the college was found but not thoroughly explored. More caves are anticipated in the surrounding hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Sewer Construction Gang
College
Park
Recurrent Offender Sentenced After Disturbance
A man with prior police court appearances was intoxicated at a public gathering Monday evening. Marshal Johnson restrained him with handcuffs, he was jailed, arraigned Tuesday, and sentenced to fifteen days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Johnson
Rain Dampens Election Day in November Section
Rain fell intermittently all day and night, with 0.85 inches by 10 am Wednesday. November averages 1.78 inches, making the precipitation unusually heavy for the month.
Decorah Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Hog Prices
Markets show strong activity with wheat at 11.75, barley around 81.05, oats near 406, timothy 3.25 to 4.00, hogs trading 8.25 to 9.00, eggs and dairy butter around 33 cents per pound.
Notice to Opera House Patrons for Fiske O Tiara
All tickets laid aside must be called for before five o'clock Friday November 10. Unclaimed tickets will not be held after that hour. WEISER & BEAR Managers. Special Prices on Crackers and Soup at our demonstration Saturday November lith. FRED J. ROSENTHAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Fred J. Rosenthal
Vera Rosenthal and John H. Cook Wed in Decorah
Friday ceremony united Miss Vera Rosenthal daughter of Fred J. Rosenthal with John H. Cook. They will reside in Decorah after renting and remodeling Dr. W. D. Kellogg house on Mechanic street. The bride is a lifelong Decorah resident and well regarded. The groom works as a gas fitter and salesman for N. P. Linn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Vera
Rosenthal
Fred J. Rosenthal
John H. Cook
Decorah
N. P. Linn
Civic Club Meeting at Public Library Friday
A Civic club meeting is set at the Public Library on Friday November 10 at 4 p m All members should attend due to important business Dues should be given to Mrs Thos Hutchinson for those with unpaid balances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Thos. Hutchinson
Community Demonstration at Fred J Rosenthal’s Saturday
A public demonstration titled Something Good will be held at Fred J Rosenthal’s venue on Saturday November 11. The event features Club House soups and Sunshine crackers as the showcased products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Rosenthal
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C. A. Ramsey
C. J. Weiser
L. M. Lee
Cathar
Mary Casey
Will
Emma Nesheim
C. L. E. Masters
Maynard
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C. F. Haberly
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Schissell
M. A. Lange
Rapid City
Mary Hoffman
Jessie McKay
Spencer
W. N. Bowman
C. M. Merrill
Eau Claire
Inlaw
I. W. Brunt
Wm. Knowlton
H. J. Merwin
A. E. Conrad
James Conrad
Miss Wells
District Court
Hobson
Dray
Motor Supply CO
H. B. Montgomery
Decorah Markets
Weiser & Bear
Civic Club Meeting
Triangle Plays
Lillian Gish
Diane of the Follies
Miss Gish
Fiske O'Hara
the Grand
Paramount-Lasky Pictures Presents
Lou Tellegen
Geraldine Farrar
Mary Pickford
Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Pauline Frederick
House Peters
Pallas- Paramount
E. J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Schultz
Nemo Corsets
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne Knit
Bolivia
Sans Ancers Miott & CO
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