Purely Personal Notes From Decorah and Nearby
A compendium of travel and visit snippets from Decorah Iowa and surrounding towns. Movements include A J Morris departing for Victor Montana and Agnes Moroney visiting Waterloo. others travel to Chicago Dubuque Mason City Madison and Minneapolis for family visits business and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morris
Victor
Mont
Agnes Moroney
Waterloo
AW. C. Winn
Castalia
Decorah
G. Heuser
Spillville
W. V. Yager
Calmar
Father Whalen
Dubuque
F. FE
Montana
Margaret Whalen
Mason City
H. Morgan
R. E. Morgan
Grinnell
Valla Luraas
Ruth Larsen
Stoughton
J. C. Beard
D. P. Jones
Chicago
CO. L. Hamre
Elkader
H. C. Goddard
Minneapolis
C. N. Goddard
J. A. O. Preus
K. J. Haugen
St. Paul
Harry Baker
Detroit
Minn
A. C. Baker
Bluflat
Harmony
Story City
N. R. Groff
Milwaukee
Lester Lowry
Wells
Minnesota
Lowry
T. P. Logsdon
J. J. Rosa
Raymond
Cresco
Georgia Salem
Phillips Wis
O. A. Anderson
Upper Broadway
Early Winter Arrives With Snow Cameo and Reminiscence
Old Winter appears with a brief Tuesday snow shower and a three quarter inch white coating by Wednesday. Children enjoy snow play while adults worry over coal bills and past Novembers show mixed cold memories and icy ninths.
Thanksgiving Then and Now A National Observance
An editorialpiece reflects on Thanksgiving as an American tradition rooted in liberty and family gathering. It contrasts feasting with hardship, urges sharing white and dark meat and extending light to those in need, and emphasizes charity as its highest dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Atlantic
Where the Money Goes
Morning teams along Water street observe junk dealers Meyer Bros loading a carload of tires for shipment to Chicago. About 3000 tires were collected mainly in Winneshiek County at roughly 20 dollars per tire original cost, totaling near 360000. tires will return to rubber factories for reuse. Assessors call automobiles assets while owners view them as liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Meyer Bros
Chiano
Winneshirk County
Hands of the Law. Fr H Beckman Faces Court
Fr H Beckman who runs a pool room in the McClaskey building was arrested in New Hampton for lacking a vehicle number. He explained the number fell off when his car broke down en route from Waterloo with a lady friend. The case is pending with Beckman asserting no intent to violate any law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. H. Beckman
McClaskey
Waterloo
New Hampton
Beckman
Where Could A Decorah Circus Use Ground
Citizens discuss potential sites for a summer circus in Decorah. The hitching grounds, Milwaukee depot area, and fair grounds are considered, but sewer work, rough terrain, and uncertain consent complicate the choice. The scenic hills lure planners despite drawbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Milwaukee Depot
Buffalo Bill
Sacred Concert at First Lutheran Church Sunday Evening
The Luther Seminary Glee Club directed by Prof. John Dahle and with Prof. E O Howe as lecturer will perform a sacred concert at 7:30 PM next Sunday at First Lutheran Church. Comprised of former Luther College students now studying theology, the group offers music of notable value with no admission charge though an offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Luther Seminary
John Dahle
E.O. Howe
Luther College
Luther College Chorus
Sewer Work Advances Rapidly in West Yecerah
The sewer project has progressed quickly over the past ten days, centered in West Yecerah. Superintendent Mr Bridges says crews will continue until frost halts them, with plans to work through winter if weather allows, contrasting the region with harsher conditions below the Rio Grande del Norte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yecerah
Wiloar
Bridges
Rio Grande del Norte
Stock shipments per week and month totals
Last week shipments were lighter than prior weeks except on the Rock Island line. Milwaukee cut four cars for Kansas City on Saturday morning. Rock Island moved thirteen cars Saturday morning and three Saturday night with two double deckers of hogs and two singles. Ole Burreson cut seven double decked hog cars for eastern markets. Month to date totals: 77 cattle ears and 47 hog ears, valued over one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Ole Burreson
Entertained Monday Club Highlights Current Events Talent
Ghosts of the ladies from the Current Events Club at the Congregational church parlors hosted a Friday evening program of music and literature. Members displayed notable talent and light refreshments followed, with the event deemed a thorough success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Beauseant Commandery Confers K T Degree in Cresca
Beauseant Commandery Knights Templar No. 12 held a special convocation Tuesday night where T Hooper of Cresca received the K T degree. A number of Cresca brethren attended and a banquet followed at the Vinneshiek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heauseant Commandery
Knights Templar
No. 12
T. Hooper
Cresca
Vinneshiek
Small Consignment of Fish Arrives for Decorah Club
The Decorah Rod and Gun club received a small consignment of two cans of black Iries chub after much effort. Dr. Thomas prepared the fish and placed them in the river above Tavener's dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vnc
Thomas
Tavener’s Dam
Appointed Editor for Family Altar Rev G. S. Lackland
Decorah M E Church minister Rev G S Lackland has been appointed editor of the Family Altar of the Christian Advocate Chicago He will continue his ministerial duties as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GS. Lackland
Decorah M.E. Church
The
Christian Advocate of Chicago
Who Wants a Boy Rev Fegtly Urges Home Placement
Rev KE T Fegtly district superintendent of the Iowa Children’s Home Society spoke at the Congregational church last Sunday on behalf of the society’s work. He said five healthy desirable boys seek homes in good families and invited readers to contact the Des Moines home or Rev Fegtly in New Hampton, Iowa, to adopt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Stenseth
Calmar
Anton Mason
Conover
Decorah
Roy Relf
Manchester
Hanna
Frank Young
Hawkeye
N. Jacobs
Agnes Engen
St. Olaf
Iowa
Lili
Viola Wold
Arthur McKee
Sycamore
Miss McIntosh
Ke.t. Fegtly
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Des Moines
Congreg National Church
Fegtly
Rev. Fegtly
New Hampton
Towa
Turkeys and poultry prices vary amid scarce quality
Dealers report turkeys are not scarce but of poor quality and not abundant, with prices from 20 to 25 cents. Chickens vary from 12 to 18 cents, ducks from 18 to 20 cents, and geese from 14 to 18 cents, reflecting uneven supply and seasonality.
Decker Dies Suddenly In Island Farm Incident
Peter Decker, longtime resident of Kure OQuk and vicinity, died suddenly on Tuesday morning after feeling fine at breakfast. He went out to feed the chickens then suffered a collapse at home. help was summoned but he died before the doctor arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Decker
Kure Oquk and
Post Office Hours and Operations Update
Today the post office delivery window opens from to 10 a.m. and again from 3 50 to 4 20 p.m. There will be one carrier delivery in the morning. No truval routes will depart.
Prize Chickens Enter Show Contingents From Two Farms
On Tuesday Mrs. Peter Jolson sent 12 White Plymouth Rocks and H. & Miller sent 16 White Wyandottes to a major poultry show, contest details reflecting a strong smaller farm turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jolson
Plymouth Rocks
H. &. Miller
Independence
Notice to Trespassers at Aase Haugen Home
Notice warns trespassers that being on the Aase Haugen home property with dogs or guns will be prosecuted. The notice is issued by SCHMIDT, Supt. and references the BE district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aase Haugen
Schmidt
Bleachers Collapse at Wisconsin Minnesota Game
A section of Madison stadium bleachers sank during the third quarter of the Wisconsin Minnesota clash, narrowly avoiding injuries. Mrs. N R Groff escaped unharmed while Mrs. Fred Bailey and others sustained shock and nausea. no fatalities were reported and play continued after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
N. R. Groff
Fred Bailey
Bailey
Groff
Marguerite Moran
Mae Grady
Episcopal Mission Begins Next Sunday in Fort Dodge Plan
Episcopal mission work starts next Sunday November 28 and runs through December 4 with Rev. Francis Drake of Fort Dodge leading daily services and regular Sunday worship. Evening services at 7 30 will be held and other services announced. Clergy and church members nationwide participate, and Rev. Wn McVettie of Grace Church will conduct similar services in Farley beginning December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis FE. Drake
D. D
Fort Dodge
United States
Wn. McVettie
Grace Church
Farley
Change of conductors on the Milwaukee line
Fred Campbell ran his last Decorah branch schedule Friday afternoon and moves to the 122 mile Minneapolis to Wells route on the Mankato branch in passenger service. He will reside in Wells and George Royer serves as temporary replacement on the Decorah run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Campbell
Decoral
Mankato
Milwaukee Road
Minneapolis
Wells
Minn
Decorah
Fred
George Royer
Handsome Windows Brighten Thanksgiving Trade
Two merchants showcased attractive window displays for Thanksgiving. K. J. Hangey featured a farm yard scene with a bronze stuffed turkey and a boy reaching for his dinner. PF A Germann displayed farm produce including corn shocks and lifelike stalls, with decorative settings. The windows were pretty and appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Hangey
PF. A. Germann
Good Newspaper Work by Souris Messenger Booster Edition
The Souris Messenger booster edition of last Friday, edited by Fred Larson, is a sixteen page issue with timely reading, illustrated writing, display advertising, and strong mechanical presentation. It is praised as creditable newspaper enterprise by the editor and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris
N. D
Fred ©. Larson
Parcel Post Sale Planned by Local Church Ladies
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a parcel post sale on Tuesday afternoon and evening at Yeoman hall. An oyster supper will be served starting at 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Yeoman Hall
Hymeneal notes and upcoming weddings in Ridgeway and Milwaukee
Ridgeway bride Olga Gunderson becomes the wife of Clarence Natvig, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Gunderson and a prosperous farmer near Laler. Also Prof S C Yivisaker of Luther College departs for Milwaukee to wed Miss Norma Norem this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymen
Dan Cupid
Ridgeway
Olga Gunderson
Clarence Natvig
8. Gunderson
Lawler
S. C. Yivisaker
Luther College
Milwaukee
Norma Norem
Decorah Choral Union opens with record turnout
Preliminary meeting at First Lutheran church drew about one hundred singers and orchestra members, the largest opening attendance in the group’s history. Luther College provided many voices as the Messiah was sung and rehearsal is set to begin in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Choral Union
First Lutheran Church
Luther College
O. W. Holm
J. C. Groves
Weekly Weather Report Shows Varied Conditions
The week brought snow rain and sun with two clear days, three cloudy periods, and two partly cloudy days. A rainfall of 0.32 inches fell on the 1st and Monday night saw nearly 1 inch of snow with 0.1 inch moisture. Temperatures ranged from 26 to 80 degrees with an average of 32, 1.7 below normal.
Decorah Merchants Band to Lead Ossian Dance Tonight
The Decorah Merchants Band will host a dance in Ossian next Wednesday evening December 1 featuring a twenty piece orchestra. The event promises lively music and a good time for all dancers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Merchants
Ossian
Thanksgiving Union Service Plans in City Church
The Episcopalians, Methodists and Congregationalists join in a Thursday morning union service. The Rev. Wh. McVettie will deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopalians
Methodists
Congregationalists
Wh. McVettie
Bear's store offers fall underwear at deep discounts
The ad promotes two piece and unions close underwear in various weaves with low prices. It claims tight seams and durable buttons, and urges customers to visit Bear's for exact sizes and preferred styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
Notice to Telephone Patrons on Arrears
Notice from Winneshiek Co-operative Telephone Company warns members with overdue dues that their lines will be disconnected if payment is not made before January 1, 1918. J T Ramlo, President, urges self management per by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Co-operative Telephone Company
J. T. Ramlo
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Hugh Sherry
Prairie du Chien
St. Mary's College
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J. F. Robinson
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Borger Hansen
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M. J. Soukup
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Virginia
Mount St. Joseph's Academy
W. H. Sehling
M. E
A. F. Cameron
Canoe Church
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Beauseant Commandery
Episcopal Mission
Parcel Post Sale
Choral Union Affairs
Weekly Weather Report
J. Parman
Lyric
Tillie
Marie Dressler
Tribune
Metro
Francis X. Bushman
Marguerite Snow
Silent Voice
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Theda Bara
Carmen
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E. J. Parman
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