Purely Personal Movements Across Town and Beyond
A long list of personal travels and visits connects residents to Ridgeway Dubuque Austin Cresco Minneapolis and Chicago. Names include Mrs E Espeseth Ashley E Ellickson Hilda Rude James Hallman Martha Perry John Harter Clara Hegg Janet McIntosh Ella Coward L E Davidson M Phillips Henry Reeves Goocher Trzcinski Krantz Ida Lane Jos Holland Mericle Kendrick Hanson Transernd Lyman Morse Draper Larson Duneman Brunning Newbeecker Lathe Benton Harbor Miss Eleanor Grinna Louise Barfoot Nettie Barfoot Enos Moran Mike Sherry Arnold Vick Carl Hielle Guy Johnson Maynard H H Green and H G Hislop with travel to Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Espeseth
Ridgeway
Ashley E. Ellickson
Clear Lake
Hilda Rude
Dubuque
James Hallman
Ossian
Martha Perry
Austin
John Harter
Hampton
Clara Hegg
Northfield
Janet McIntosh
Ella Coward
Cresco
L. E. Davidson
Minneapolis
M. Phillips
Fredericksburg
Decorah
Henry Reeves
McGregor
C. C. Morley
M. E. Hanson
Marie Transernd
Lyman Morse
Waterloo
James Tucker
John Draper
Fond du Lac
Wis
J. A. Larson
Stoughton
Fred Duneman
Fred Stihring
Ruby Brunning
Miles City
Mont
Chas. Newbeecker
Baby
Clarion
Sra. Stihling
H. B. Lathe
Benton Harbor
Mich
P. M. Jewell
W. Green
Ewing
Neb
A. J. Roseland
Braham
Minn
Hugh Cline
A. L. Abbey
Ed, Abbey
Great Falls
Anstis Welstead
Mary E. Craig
Webster City
Improvements Near Complete At National Bank Of Decorah
National Bank of Decorah near completion on a fireproof addition extending to the alley north of the bank and a reorganization of the directors and abstract departments. The former abstract area becomes a directors room while the new section will house abstract business. A light court and direct banking-room passage improve access and safety. Fireproof construction protects valuable county property records and provides needed space for growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Decorah
Interstate Power seeks right of way to Frankville Ossian
Board of Railroad Commissioners notice shows Interstate Power Company petitions for right of way to build service lines to Frankville and Ossian. The line is headed to Frankville and will reach Ossian soon. Local parties arrange to secure light and power service. Bullard Brothers hold Ossian franchise and will contract to supply current. The system will provide day service for machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners of
Town
Interstate Power Company
Frankville
Ossian
Burtis
T. J. Crawford
Light and Power
Bullard Brothers
Power Company
When Dreams Come True at the Grand
Philip Bartholomae and Silvio Hein present a light musical comedy at the Grand Saturday evening November 28. Frederic Sentley as Keene Hedges Margaret Grae as Beth Jack Mundy as Hercules Strong Connie Mack as Matilda headline a familiar cast with popular numbers led by the title tune sung throughout. Seats are on sale at Parmans drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bartholomae
Silvio Hein
Hein
Frederic Sentley
Keene Hedges
Margaret Grae
Beth
Jack Mundy
Hercules Strong
Connie Mack
Parman's
Luren's Concert at Madison Church Schedule Set
Luren Singing society with Luther College Orchestra will perform next Sunday at 10:30 AM under the Madison Synod young people's society. Prof Carl A Sperati will speak. Program includes works by Nicolai, Wagner, and Bach, with pieces by Sperati, Ibsen, and Lachner. conductor O Boe leads Luren and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luren Singing Society
Luther College Orchestra
Young People's Society
Madison Synod Church
Carlo A. Sperati
Philip Nicolai
Salme
Zions
Oscar Re Sangen
Aeieksene
Ung Magnus
O. Boe
Luren
Miei
Depo Sigurd Jorsalfar Allert
K. Larsen
A. J. Gintd
Rose Luren
Lachner
Bassford
Marie Sperati
Martin L. Brevi Otic
Hvide Flok
Martin Woldum
Rome
Boe
Tannhauser Luren
Institute Was a Success for Local Teachers
The two day teachers institute under the new law, held last Thursday and Friday, drew 177 teachers registered. The event focused on school work, methods, and goals with compulsory attendance and potential loss of pay for absence. Next year may split into departments to allow specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Serious Accident to Former Decorian in Syracuse Nebraska
The Syracuse Journal reports Mrs. J. M. Williams aunt of C. J. Weiser suffered a serious fall at home on Monday afternoon. She reportedly stood up from a chair and lost balance causing a hip fracture. Dr. Smith treated her while she endures reduced sight and hearing, with the community offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Neb
J. M. Williams
C. J. Weiser
Decorah Lyceum presents Best Spanish company concert
C W Best's Spanish company led by Senor Antonio Sala appears at the Grand Opera House next Friday evening November 27 as part of the Decorah Lyceum course. Soprano Helen Watson Powers tenor M Emile Follmer and pianist Helen Desmond join for a program praised for artistic skill and European royal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Best
Senor Antonio Sala
Alphonso
Spain
Helen Watson Powers
M. Emile Follmer
Helen Desmond
Grand Opera House
Decorah Lyceum
Decorah
Europe
Three Year Old Victim Breaks Arm in Bluffton Yard Accident
Last Friday in Bluffton township the three year old son of Patrick McKenna fell from a piece of machinery in the yard and broke his right arm below the elbow. The accident was unseen. cries drew help and Dr. M. D. Jewell treated the fracture, making a record drive to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McKenna
Bluffton Township
M. D. Jewell
Birthday Meeting for Norske Selskab Observes 35 Years
Det Norske Selskab will hold a social birthday meeting in its rooms two weeks from today on the first Thursday in November. The article recalls the 1879 founding date and notes two surviving original members C. C. Johnson and Peter Jensen expected to attend with reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det Norske Selskab
Norske Selskab
C. C. Johnson
Peter Jensen
Pending Upper Broadway Lot Sale Promises Major Local Improvement
A report circulating this week says parcels between the Henry Paine property and Peter C. Johnsons home in Updegraffs addition on Upper Broadway have been sold. A well known southern Winneshiek resident is tied to the purchase, signaling a fine home and grounds beautification, with strong prospects for building next year and substantial park-area improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Paine
Peter C. Johnson
Updegraff
Upper Broadway
Winneshiek
Park
Congregational Rummage Sale Closes Saturday
The Congregational rummage sale ends Saturday November 21 in the Lamm building two doors east of Winneshick hotel. A large number of real bargains await purchasers. come before they all go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Lamm
Winneshick Hotel
Priest Leaves Decorah for Dubuque Parish
Father Frein bade farewell to Decorah parishioners last Friday and departed for Dubuque to assume his duties. Decorah residents regret his departure while praising his pleasant nature and ties he built here. Later Father Whalen, from near Waukon, was assigned to fill the vacancy and gave his first sermon last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frein
Toubuque
Decorah
Father Whalen
Waukon
Bear's Christmas Trading Offers Handkerchiefs and Robes
Store advertises a large selection of higher grade handkerchiefs lounging robes hosiery and neckwear for Christmas shoppers at Bear's with emphasis on cheap prices and a strong sales push by the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear's
Graham Store Opens in Freeman Building
Graham-Latimer company opens a new Graham store in the Freeman building on West Water Street. The busy day began at 10 o'clock with clerks meeting heavy demand as customers praised the store’s attractive layout and wide variety of goods. The firm already runs similar stores in county seats south of the Rock Island line in Iowa and is expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Freeman
West Water Street
W. R. Wingate
Graham-Latimer Company
Rock Island Line
Iowa
Decorah property transfers and auction sale result
In Decorah last week St J Cheen sold his Wash ington street residence to Mrs Alice Griswold who rents to Rev Mason assisting Rev Otto Schmidt for the winter. At a Mill and Water streets auction Mrs Sallie I Smith property sold to Frank Bernatz for 1825 with Bernatz planning to use it as a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
St. J. Cheen
Washington Street
Alice Griswold
Griswold
Mason
Otto EB. Schmidt
Sallie I. Smith
Mill and
Water Streets
Frank Bernats
Bernatz
Auto Accident Notably Fortunate For Rosa Couple
Last week Wednesday Mr and Mrs Elmer Rosa had steering gear failure while near George M Andersons on the way to Decorah. The car overturned throwing them about twenty feet. Mrs Rosa walked two miles home to tell her mother she was not injured, while Elmer assessed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rosa
George M. Anderson
Decorah
Mrs. Rosa
Elmer
Valdez College and Ossian High Play Narrow Doubleheader
A Friday basketball doubleheader at Steyer opera house saw Ossian High School boys win 24 to 22 and Ossian girls defeat Valdez College 20 to 15. The games were tight and well played throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyer Opera House
Valdez College
Ossian High School
Ossianites
Uhley Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Bloomfield Friends
Castalia correspondent records the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Uhley. The couple, longtime Bloomfield township residents, are esteemed by many and receive wide congratulations from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castalia
A. H. Uhley
Uhley
Bloomfield Township
Shoulder fracture after fall at home
O K Helgeson injured last Sunday when he tripped at the head of his stairs, fell to the bottom, and struck his right shoulder. Dr Szabo diagnosed a fracture, noting the injury is painful but not very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Helgeson
Fortnightly Club Candy Sale At Decorah Store
The Fortnightly Club announces its annual sale of candy and fancy articles at the Decorah Furniture Store on Tuesday afternoon November 24. Proceeds benefit club activities and local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Furniture
Home Finding Society visitor notes children thriving
Miss Clara B. Comstock of the New York Home Finding society spent the week in the county visiting children placed in the last two years. She reports all are doing well and expresses pleasure at their prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara B. Comstock
New York Home Finding Society
Mrs Cora Simpson Christmas Sale at Soukup Store
Mrs Cora Simpson will hold a Christmas sale at the store of M J Soukup on Friday and Saturday November 27th and 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Simpson
M. J. Soukup
Hesper Wedding Unites Miss Alice Telford and Gordon Sander
Yesterday at the home of the bride’s parents in Hesper township Miss Alice Telford daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Telford and Gordon H Sander were united in marriage. The bride is well known locally and elsewhere in the county with many friends sending best wishes. The groom is a prosperous young farmer residing near Riceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesper Township
Alice Telford
J. W. Telford
Gordon H. Sander
Riceville
Chicken Pie Supper Planned by Congregational Men
The men of the Congregational church will serve a Chicken Pie Supper on Wednesday December 2. Full announcements indicate more details will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Methodist Ladies Sale and Pie Supper Announcement
The Methodist ladies plan their annual sale of aprons and other items with a chicken pie supper at the church parlors in December. Also noted is a fall display of boys' suits in tartan overplaids. Larsen reports a big shoe sale at L Peterson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larsen
L. Peterson’s
Bears Promotes Early Christmas Trading in Coats Sale
Market notes advertise boys mackinaw coats priced at 63.50 and 4.00 and 5.00 with S Larsen urging shoppers to visit Bear's for Christmas buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larsen
Mackinaw Coats
S. Larsen
Bear's
Mrs. John Walton Dead In Cresco Rites Attended
Mrs. John Walton of Cresco has died on Tuesday. Dora Libbey, known in girlhood, belonged to a Lincoln township family. Mr. and Mrs. Christen and Miss Jo Christen traveled to Cresco for the funeral. Several visitors paused in Decorah and nearby towns, including Dene rah relatives and friends from Wilton Junction and Brainard Minnesota, with short trips noted for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walton
Cresco
Clarence Christen
Decorah
Dora Libbey
Lincoln Township
Christen
Jo Christen
F. W. Koenig
Wilton Junction
Geo. Fricker
Brainard
Minn
Denerah
Walter Caston
Harter Price
Locust
Postville
Rose Bartholomew
D. E. Reed
W. F. Perry
Minneapolis
Anna Martz
LeRoy
Rima
Ossian
Bear's offers Splendid Values in Better Overcoats
Local retailer Bear's promotes a sale featuring improved overcoats with special pricing. Shoppers are invited to visit stores to compare styles and discounts. Availability includes a range of sizes and colors, with emphasis on quality and value for winter wear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Battey & Son
Lucy Lewis
Jamestown
N. Y
Ben Logsdon
John Lewis
Margaret Moran
Chicago
Myrah
Dr. Moran
Mike Sherry
Armour, S. D
South Dakota
Arnold Vick
K. A. Vick
Kansas City
Ladies’ Home Journal
Curtis Pubishing Co
Carl Hielle
John Hiedlle
Cincinnati
Hielle
Rush Medical College
Minnesota
Guy Johnson
Oden
Utah
J. D. Maynard
H. H. Green
Janesville
Cedar Falls
H. J. Green
Marian
Marjory
Harold Green
Des Moines
H. BR. Hislop
Arizona & West Coast
Mexico
Wells Fargo & Co. Express
George Hislop
Ray
el Paso
National Bank
Madison Church
Institute
Lyceum Entertainment
Mrs. Hateh
Henrietta Crossman
Paramount Feature
Trey O’ Hearts
the Redskin’s Reckoning
Marie Walcamp
Wm. Clifford
Witch Girl
Mary Fuller
Ellen B. Larsen
Malades
Welch
Turkey
Towle’s
Tarragon
John C.hexom & Son
Basket Ball
Methodist Ladies
Wangler’s Drug Store
Phoebe Lincoln Chemical CO
Mott & Co
E. J Parman
A. J. Sorenson
Imogen Lincoln
Phoebe Lincoln
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