Purely Personal Notes From Decorah and Vicinity
A flurry of visits and travel as locals and guests move among Decorah Ridgeway Cresco Ossian and surrounding towns. Notables include Miss Clara Amble Rev. N O Arneson Miss Milla Gilbertson and many others visiting relatives attending lectures weddings and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hennessy
Calmar
H. B. Montgomery
Chicago
Clara Amble
Postville
George Westby
Ridgeway
M. H. Montgomery
Minneapolis
Leonard Olson
Elizabeth Byrnes
Cresco
Cora Moe
Sanborn
Ollie Blagsvedt
Business Changes Shake East End Commerce
Resnick Bros move from Barthel building to Steyer building on Washington Street and sign a five year lease, making the store a fixture in the east end. Kennedy shooting gallery will stay in place until a new site is found. D. TH. Hill takes Barthell building for a pop factory and possibly an overhead residence. A meat market lease near Main and Washington was nearly signed by a Waverly man, but fell through. A syndicate backs another city meat market in development with details unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resnick Bros
Barthell
West Water Street
Steyer
Washington Street
Kennedy
East End
D. TH. Hill
H. [S Barthell
Oak Street
Main
Washington Streets
Waverly
Young Couple Elopes to Dubuque for Marriage
Carl Gulbrandson aged twenty two of Madison township and Adeline Mikesh aged sixteen departed quietly for Dubuque last Thursday where they were married. They are home on the Madison township farm and friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gulbrandson
Madison Township
Adeline Mikesh
Dubuque
Emil Gulbrandson
Joseph Mikesh
New Western Union Manager Installed in Local Office
On Thursday last Miss Ethel Williams of Chicago was installed as manager of the local Western Union Telegraph Co. office to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Irene Moody. Moody had run the office for six or seven years with general satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Williams
Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Co
Irene Moody
Monster Potatoes and Marsh Return from Coast Trip
Marsh returns after six week business trip to the Pacific Coast, arrives home with potato samples from Metolius Washington area noting it as one of the best on the Pacific slope Bohemian Girl matinee at the Grand Opera House on Saturday November 25 at 2:40 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Pacific Coast
Metolius
Wash
Pacific
St Francis de Sales Church Hosts Two Ossian Weddings
At Ossian on Tuesday morning November 25 Miss Celia Lansing wed Fred W. Tuttle in a ceremony by Rev. M. J. Thiltgen. The couple planned a two week honeymoon before settling in Postville. Also wed were Fred Tieskotter and Miss Mary Smohl, and A. B. Van der Sitt and Miss Emma Yerkovske in Calmar with Father Cremer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Kloster
Ossian
Father Hogan
Cresco
Milla Gilbertson
Waukon
Johnny van der Sitt
Emma Toessel
Tony van der Sitt
Calmar
Fred J. Rosenthal
Postville
John Boehm
Bert Butz
Ridgeway
Gus Haugen
A. E. Conrad
Maynard
Conrad
Gertrude Boyd
Mason City
Frank Dunbar
G. Heller
Robert
Ben Bear
Chicago
C. K. Preus
Minneapolis
J. A. C. Preus
Fred Albertson
C. Hankenson
F. C. Chase
Marjorie
Fredericksburg
J. M. Bernatz
A. Biggs
Frank Germann
Hankinson
N. D
C. J. Weiser
Horace
Charles
Lawrenceville
N. J
A. G. Westby
Madison
Wm. Tulloch
Inlaw
E. H. Tulloch
Napanee
Ont
C. J. Bryant
Decorah
H. Campbell
Orlando Qualley
Edna Lynne
Inga Stormo
la Crosse
Theressa Arneson
Prairie du Chien
N. O. Arneson
St. Olaf
Lulu Campbell
W. P. Rima
St. Paul
Tilla N. Tollefson
Cedar Falls
H. S. FE
Rengen
Fred
Emma Schaub
Searsboro
Gunderson
Nettie
Fred Bailey
J. A. McCusker
Theressa Asseln
Eva Tierney
Lawler
John Carolan
Orlando Davidson
Winnipeg
M. Olson
Harry Jacobson
Albany
Wis
F._E. Kittelson
Elsie Boldt
Bagley
Will Kinney
G. F. Baker
George
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Celia Lansing
Herman Lansing
Fred W. Tuttle
Bert E. Tuttle
M. J. Thiltgen
Frank Lansing
Frances Goerdt
Dyersville
Mrs. Tuttle
Town
Minnesota
Thiltgen
Fred Tieskotter
Festina
Mary Smohl
Cremer
A. B. van der Sitt
Emma Yerkovske
Dinger and Green Married in Bhiffton Ceremony
Yesterday morning November 22 Edward Dinger and Miss Lelia Green both of Bhiffton were united in marriage by Justice H. F. Barthel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw.Dinger
Lelia Green
Bhiffton
H. F. Barthel
Bohemian Girl Matinee Added For Aborn Opera Co
Demand for seats for Balfe's Bohemian Girl has sold out the evening show. A 2 15 matinee was scheduled Saturday to meet demand and allow country patrons access to the full production. Tickets are on sale at Parman's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aborn Opera Co
Balfe
Lewis
Parman
Christian Science Lecture by George Shaw Cook at Decorah
A fine audience attended a Tuesday night lecture at the opera house by George Shaw Cook of the Hoard of Lectureship, speaking under the Christian Science society of Decorah. He delivered a conversational, convincing talk on church doctrines, with no rhetorical flourishes, and the lecture held the audience's full attention. The report continues on page five of today's Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Kittelson
C. K. Preus
Rockdale
Minn
C.K. Preus
H. ©. Goddard
Minneapolis
N. Willett
George Shaw Cook
Ed, Manz
Jessie
Independence
B. O. Marsh
Anton Arneson
Manz
Decorah
Manley Ousley
Austin
Noble
Riceville
Opera House
Christian Science Society of
Cook
T the Church
Rervenicas
Strictly High Class Suits and Overcoats Sale
Luxurious attire advertised with before and after price reductions. Shop BEAR'S for high end suits and overcoats priced from 2.00 to 5.00, offering substantial savings on formalwear.
District Court Proceedings and Probate Advices
The past week in district court saw the Howden vs Sheggrade land sale case proceed to a jury and two other matters heard include the wills of P L Kittelsby and Buran A Perry probate. Executors named with bonds set. final reports approved and shares settled. Garnishment and equity actions noted with referees appointed in the partition case between Herman Dehning Henry Weber and Wm Lee county surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howden Vs. Sheggrade
Hannah Reichs
Mary Kruse
Fayette County
P. L. Kittelsby
Buran A. Perry
John Hegg, Sr
A. 0
Flaskerud
Carrie A. Kellogg
Johanna Coughlin
Mary Knox
Hans T. Sandager
J. D. Bakke
N. J
Herman Dehning
Henry Weber
Wm. Lee
Contemplating Remodel at Square Dealing Clothing
Mr. Ben Bear considers interior remodeling with modern fixtures to make Square Dealing clothing store the most up to date in town. No contract has been awarded yet but quick service remains a priority for patrons and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Square Dealing
Bear
Accidents Reported In Local Household and Roof Fall
George Baker injured his left wrist when a car crank slipped last Wednesday causing a sprain and minor bone splintering. On Friday Ole Nelson fell from a roof while installing a storm window hitting his back on ice and suffering painful bruises before recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Ole Nelson
Frank Germann
I O O F Thanksgiving Supper Set for Next Thursday
Winneshiek lodge and Oneota Rebekah lodge I O O F members and their families will hold a Thanksgiving supper in the lodge rooms next Thursday at seven o'clock. After supper the evening will include dancing and pastimes. All Odd Fellows in the city are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Lodge
Oneota Rebekah Lodge
Petty Thievery Reported in Decorah
Local note reports rising petty thefts targeting coal bins and a refrigerator, leaving households with little for breakfast. Union Aid Society and Helping Hand offer prompt aid to those in need and urge reporting of destitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Aid Society
Decorah
Bohemian Girl at the Grand on November 25
The Aborn Opera Company's production of The Bohemian Girl, now in its sixth season, features the Taian Troupe of Arab waltables and a Hungarian street fair scene. The show, imported for the Grand engagement, continues to draw crowds with its librettist Alfred Bunn’s dramatic elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aborn Opera Company
Alfred Bunn
Balfe
Aborn
New York
Tzigani
Hassen Ben Ali
the Grand
Food and Apron Sale by Episcopal Church Ladies
One day only event in Portman office building on Winnebago Street this Saturday December 9. The Episcopal church ladies offer a food sale and apron sale to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
Portman
Winnebago St
West Union Candidate Spent $1290 Against Haugen
Carl Evans reported spending $1,290 in his unsuccessful bid for congress from this district, filed with the secretary of state. G. N. Haugen won the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Evans
West Union
G. N. Haugen
Congress
Bear's Overcoats Offer at Last Year’s Prices
In addition to regular suit sales this week 100 plush-lined fur collared kersey cloth overcoats are offered at 12.50 to 22.50. These coats were bought long before wool and fur price hikes and would cost 40 percent more today. Bear's proclaims it as the biggest overcoat value in America and urges customers to buy for this and future winters. Bear's, 41 years your clothier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bear's
Food and Fancy Work Sale by Congregational Ladies
The Congregational church women announce a sale of food home made mincemeat and fancy work on Saturday November 25 at the Rah Furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Congregational Church
Rah
Church Directory Briefs Highlight Local Faith Services
Congregational Methodist and Christian Science notices list service times and topics. Congregational aims at Springs and Palm Trees in the Desert and Self-poise. Methodist notes Nov 26 preaching by Rev. Chalkce. Christian Science outlines Necromancy lesson and weekly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
G. S. Lackland
Epworth League
G. J. Chalkce
Iowa
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE—Freeman_ building
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M. MacReynolds
F. B. ‘Chatlin
G. W. MacReynolds
Mary Ruffridge
Greene
George Edwards
Kempton, N. D
Magdalena Stoskopf
T. E. Roberts
Fayette
Burr Oak
Weldon
James Conrad
Hilda Bakke
Waterville
L. Rudd
Oakland
Cal
New Western Union
Hymeneas
Tuttle
Lansing
Tieskotter
IMOHL
von der Sitt
Yerkovske
Dinger—Green
Christian Science
District Court
John C. Hexom & Son
Berverican
Church Directory
Holland Millinery
Winneshiek Hotel
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Brunswick
Pathe Records
New Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collander Co
Pathe
Drug and Jewelry Store
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