Personal notes highlight local visits and travel
Purely personal items list residents and guests across Decorah Cresco Ridgeway Ossian and neighboring towns. Visitors include Miss Elizabeth Byrnes Miss Tillie Anderson Miss Amelia Knoke and many others with trips to Chicago St Paul Cresco and Austin. Families attend Thanksgiving travel and weddings while others visit relatives in Iowa Minnesota and North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Byrnes
Cresco
Osman
St. Paul
Tillie Anderson
Ridgeway
Decorah
Katherine Slack
Sataay
Bonair
Dorothy Tuttle
Gunderson
D. A. Noyes
Chicago
C. J. Weiser
N. P. Linn
Emily and
Mary Benson
Ossian
E. F. Sellman
Local Social Roundup of Visits and Travels
Decorah and area residents travel to Chicago Ossian Calmar Des Moines and other towns for visits and funerals. Friends and relatives from Decorah Cresco Thompson Osage Brookings and Portland feature in weekend and Monday trips. A birth announced for O E Siren in Portland Oregon links to former locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilder Egge
Chicago
Celia Bullard
Ossian
Ernest Rosenthal
Des Moines
J. A. Jewell
Calmar
Ida
Selma Olson
Marvel Stevern
Olga Ode
Lottie Farnes
Decorah
Baker Sails to Europe From New York February Second
A C Baker plans a February second departure to Europe from New York. He sought cabins with Ke and Marke lines but Cooke was full and Clarke put him on a waiting list with many others. Telegraphs later offered a third deck berth if accepted within twenty four hours, which he accepted. He will travel as Mr and Mrs Bailey did on the same trip.
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A. C. Baker
New York
Europe
Marke
Cooke Company
Clarke Company
Telegraph
N. L. Bailey
Brother Dies in Chicago Suffering Sudden Fall
T F Sehmitz of Ossian attended his brother Jos T Sehmitz's funeral in Chicago last week. While at his Chicago home on Saturday he stood on a ladder to fix curtains when it slipped, causing a fall that ruptured a blood vessel of the heart and caused instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Sehmitz
Ossian
City
Chicago
Jos. T. Sehmitz
Thanksgiving Away From Home For Decorah Leader
Mrs. Eva M. Flemming, superintendent of Decorah schools, spends Thanksgiving in Des Moines to audit the books of retiring state teachers society members as the first woman on the committee. She left this morning to fulfill her duties.
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Eva M. Flemming
Decorah
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Society
Skating Rink Planned at Water and Mechanic Corner
Workmen moved to prepare the tire department lots at Water and Mechanic streets for an ice skating rink. The project promises a first class rink with minimal expense, centrally located and safe, appealing to both young and old.
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Tire Department
Water and Mechanic Streets
Business Change Across Two Local Establishments
Over the past week McGreavy and Halverson bought Richard Bucknell's bar business while Bucknell acquired the McIntosh Bazaar. Each deal secures established ventures expected to prove profitable for all parties involved.
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McGreavy & Halverson
Richard Bucknell
Bucknell
County Barn Finished at Freeport Farm Under Clem Funke
County farm manager Clem Funke announced in the city that the new county barn ordered by the board of supervisors is completed. He praises the structure and says it will properly house and care for all of the cattle.
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Clem Funke
Freeport
Board of Supervisors
Record Price Paid for Rhode Island Red Cockerel
Last week Lt Reed sold a Rhode Island Red cockerel to Haskin and Sons of Jesup for 830. The sale was described as near the record price here and the chicken was valued accordingly.
A Fight for Millions thrills at the Empire on Thanksgiving
A four reel thriller titled A Fight for Millions screens at the Empire on Thanksgiving day. A motor boat chase escalates to the explosion of a boat in the water. Showtimes include matinee and evening.
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the Empire
Coffeen to Stay in Decorah and Open Office
Friends of A Roy Coffeen announce he will remain in Decorah at West Water street, renting the former L J Nesheim shop to open an office. He plans winter work on plans and estimates for construction and summer engineering with a focus on reinforced concrete, supported by his proven industry and early job requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Roy Coffeen
Decorah
West Water Street
L. J. Nesheim
Decorah High School Basketball Outlook
The Decorah high school basketball season looks promising with two full teams practicing at the gym. Luther’s defending lineup may feature W. Gigstad Capt Loftness O Harstad A Erickson and Seebach with A M Wisness as manager. Wisness schedules games and expects a couple before Christmas.
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Decorah
Luther
W. Gigstad
E Loftness
O. Harstad
A. Erickson
Seebach
A. M. Wisness
Manad
Wisness
Examining the County Books by Des Moines Officials
Messrs Woodruff and Parker visit the court house to examine the county official books for annual audit. The step aims to standardize bookkeeping across the state though no misdeeds are implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Woodruff and Parker
Des Moines
Court House
Mushroom gathering makes another record in Town
A West Decorah woman picked several choice mushrooms on Thursday November 20. The family enjoyed them. that evening a spring rain with thunder fell and the next day dandelions bloomed on the courthouse lawn and yards across town.
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West Decorah
New Postal Rule Requires Stamped Mail for Rural Boxes
Rural route patrons must stamp all mail before placing it in the box for pickup. No coins will be collected from boxes. purchase stamps in advance and affix them prior to deposit for the carrier.
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Postal Department
St Benedict Bazaar Draws Large Attendance at Marsh Hall
The ladies of St Benedicts church held a bazaar at Marshs hall last week Wednesday. Attendees were numerous and generous in patronage. Miss Alice Welch won the prize doll in the event.
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St. Benedict’s Church
Marsh's Hall
Alice Welch
Warm Thanksgiving Predicted by Weather Bureau
The weather bureau predicts an unusually warm Thanksgiving, claiming it will be the warmest in many years. The note recalls past winters when skating on Thanksgiving was common and contrasts with today’s forecast.
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The
Weather Bureau
Thanksgiving Matinee and Evening Shows at Star Theatre
A Thanksgiving matinee at 3 p m features three reels of pictures and two vaudeville acts including a three person routine with singing talking and dancing and Chas Russell the boy on the tables and chairs An evening program offers an entire picture change and changes in vaudeville A good time guaranteed to all.
District Court Adjourns After Long Jury Term
The November district court term adjourned at noon after one of the longest jury trial sessions in two years. Judge Springer heads to Howard county next week, not returning to Decorah after Thanksgiving. Notable actions included verdicts in Carolan v Gaul for the plaintiff and Schoonmaker v Rosa for the defense. Olson of Calmar pleaded guilty to practicing medicine unlawfully after a home visit, receiving a $300 fine. Iverson and Johnson received probation for breaking into the Empire theatre and must report by letter.
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Springer
Howard County
Decorah
Carolan
O. C. Olson
Calmar
Olson
Houck
Lloyd Iverson
Peter Johnson
Empire Theatre
Prize Chickens At Independence Poultry Show
The United States express office displayed five large coops for the Independence poultry show. Collectors sent several prize birds including Rhode Island Reds White Wyandottes and Barred Plymouth Rocks. The White Wyandottes have laid since four months old and remain busy.
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United States Express
Independence
M. Christopher
Rhode Island
H. E B. Miller
J. We Miller
Stoddard & Hanson
Barrett
Wm. Ulmer
Change of Mail Cars on Next Monday
Dee 1st will see a change in mail car runs between Decorah and St Paul. Train No 2 arrives Calmar at 2 30 p m and will switch to Cedar Rapids instead of Decorah. Train No 8 arrives Calmar at 10 p m and will go to Decorah and return the same night to take out most local newspaper mail.
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Dee
Decorah
St. Paul
Calmar
Cedar Rapids
Raw drama "A Fight for Millions" at the Empire
A four reel society program titled A Fight for Millions stars Barney Gilmore. A Thanksgiving treat with meals is promised. Matinee at 3 and evening at 7 with the Empire offering both shows.
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Barney Gilmore
the Empire
Bear's offers 25 Black Martin Fur Coats at bargain prices
We offer 25 heavy Black Martin fur coats for 10.00 to 16.50 per coat, though their actual value is 22.00. Once sold we cannot duplicate them for within 86.00 of this price. Bear's.
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Ulster
Bear's
Reeves Withdraws Second Suit Against Decorah Co operative
Henry Reeves ends the second injunction against the Decorah Farmers' Co operative Society. Attorney FE Acres says market conditions in Decorah have stabilized since the first suit, Reeves can buy hogs in open competition, and he sees no need for further litigation or burdens on the Society.
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FE. R. Acres
Henry Reeves
Decorah
Farmers Society
Puzzle on Sunday rail timetable stirs Milwaukee observers
The new timetable leaves Chicago papers missing on Sunday while No 3 train to Calmar arrives on time with papers. Rail workers wonder how this Sunday trick could apply on weekdays. Also advertised are a Mole skin Sheep-lined Ulster coat for 10.08 and magazine bundles at 2.10.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Rock Island
Mizener
Calmar
County Board Reclaims Insane Patients to County Home
G A Meyer chairman of the board of supervisors requisitioned last Saturday the transfer of twelve harmless insane residents from the Independence insane hospital to the county home. The county saves money by caring for them at home while Freeport has room for more. The county home could house at least eighteen additional patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Meyer
Board of Supervisors
Insane
Independence
Freeport
Willing Workers Sale at First N K S Church
The Willing Workers of the First N K S church will hold their annual sale in the church parlors on Wednesday December 3 from five o clock onward. A program will be given and cake coffee ice cream and oysters will be served.
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First N. K. S
Mrs. Jule Fannon Dead in Clearwater Nebraska
Decorah relatives report the death of Mrs. Jule Fannon at her Clearwater Nebraska home on Wednesday evening. She was known to Decorah friends as Lydia Tavener, sister of John I. Tavener. No obituary details are available at this time.
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Decorah
Jule Fannon
Clearwater
Neb
Lydia Tavener
John I. Tavener
Thanksgiving Dinner at Farrand's Café Menu
The item lists a full Thanksgiving meal at Farrand's Café featuring roast turkey with oyster dressing cranberry jelly mashed potatoes celery olives pickles Waldorf salad apple pumpkin mince pie ice cream tea coffee milk cocoa and music during the meal. Dinner price is 50 cents.
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Farrand’s Café
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