Decorah notes include wide travel and visits
The Decorah Republican lists numerous itineraries and calls on relatives across Iowa and neighboring states. Names include F. R. Acres, Miss Sarah Symonds, Mr. and Mrs. Opdahl, C. S. Marsh, Miss Clara Hanson, Miss Selma Hovey, Mrs. Oscar Olson, Mrs. Harry Pollitt, Ed. Ringdahl, Mrs. Jennie Hegg, Mrs. John Willis, Miss Ethel Paley, Mr. and Mrs. Topliff, Miss Amanda Gineup, and many others visiting relatives in Cresco, Ridgeway, Waterloo, Chicago, Minneapolis, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Acres
Albia
Sarah, Symonds
Beulah
E. G. Opdahl
Cresco
C. S. Marsh
Metolius
Wash
Clara Hanson
Detroit
Minn
C. Tollefson
J. Nelson
Elgin
Ed. Ringdahl
Ridgeway
Teddy Evenson
Jennie Hegg
Northfield
Clara
John Willis
L. B. Willis
Boscobel
Ethel Paley
W. C. Sheets
Freeport
C. L. Topliff
Jack Gardner
Waterloo
Amanda Gineup
Walter Bucknell
John Risdah
Walla Walla Wash
Robt. A. Amundsen
Theo. Bailey
Miss Marion Barry Heads to Paris for Violin Study
Miss Marion Barry of Chicago arrived in Decorah to visit her aunt Mrs. B. H. Adams. She leaves in two weeks for Paris to spend three years perfecting the violin after earning praise from Eugene Ysaye and securing a contract with Charles Frohman for eight years. She performed two pieces at Margaret Stahl readings to an enraptured audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Lennon
Minneapolis
Hawley Lennon
Albert Wangler
Des Moines
Decorah
Marcus Hanson
Spring Green
J. Ellefson
Mae Grady
Madison
Wis
Margaret
Myra Moran
Ruth Dinger
Jesse Limbeck
Ossian
Minnie Hovey
Brainard
Martin Hovey
Ed. Blakeman
James Peterson
Council Bluffs
F. H. Baker
Merrill, Wis
Mrs. Curtis
Marion Barry
Chicago
B. H. Adams
Paris
Miss Barry
Eugene Ysaye
Charles Frohman
New York
Ysaye
Frohman
Margaret Stahl
Opera House
Coming Amusements at the Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House announces a lively coming month with agricultural lectures the week of December 2. Bohumir Kryl and company perform December 9, Decorah Choral Union presents Messiah December 12 with 120 voices, 20 instruments. Sperati noted for oratorios. December 13 features Dr. E A Steiner in the Decorah lyceum series. December 7 offers Brewster's Millions a major comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Deceber
Kryl Concert Company
Bohumir Kryl
Decorah Choral Union
Chicago
Ieces
Sperati
E. A. Steiner
Decorah Lyceum
Opera House
Brewster's Millions
Bass consignments boost Unser Town river fishing effort
Through C N Houck a small shipment of black bass from Meredosia Illinois hatchery arrived this week. Four cans held 500 to 1 000 bass of good size placed in the river north of town. Citizen action with the rod and gun club could supply enough fish to make Unser Town the best fishing river in the state with Illinois hatchery demand still high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Houck
Meredosia
Ill
Unser
Illinois
S U T alumni homecoming links Decorah to Iowa City clash
E P Shea of Decorah a University of Iowa law graduate joined the S U T alumni last week in Iowa City for Homecoming tied to the final football game Wisconsin defeated by 28 to 10. A reception at the Union followed by events at Town Field and a lunch at the Commercial Club. Next year’s reunion moves to the Ames game with a joint alumni reception planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Shea
Decorah
University of Towa Law School
U. T
Towa City
State University
Towa
Wisconsin
Towa Union
Town Field
Lanccheon
Commercial Club
Iowa City Theatre
Ames
Hungarian Pheasants Thriving in County reports
Deputy Game Warden Geo Mizener says Hungarian pheasants released last summer are thriving and increasing. Reports from across the county praise protection by sportsmen. Efforts aim for larger populations next summer with farmer cooperation. The birds aid farmers by devouring many harmful insects and harming grain little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Mizener
Mizener
Miss Margaret Stan Delights Grand Lyceum Audience
Miss Margaret Stan entertained a large audience at the Grand on Tuesday evening with a lyceum program. A few missteps preceded her reading of Dawn of Tomorrow as the crowd stayed attentive and enjoyed the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stan
Lyceum
De Corah Post Office Schedules Thanksgiving Deliveries
The De Corah post office will observe Thanksgiving. Mail will be delivered from 9 to 10 in the morning and 4 to 5 in the afternoon. One city delivery will occur in the morning after the eastern mail arrives. Rural routes will not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Post Office
Decorah
Bear's Coat Sale Draws Bargains This Saturday
A Saturday sale at Bear's offers heavy warm over coats priced at 10.00 and 12.00 each. Shoppers are urged to visit for special bargain selections and limited stock.
Elks Memorial Service in Decorah to Honor Departed Members
The Decorah Elks Lodge will hold a public memorial service at 2:30 p m in the Unity church at Main and River streets. Three members, Dr F W Daubney John F B Portman and W W Leith, have died this year. Hon W S Hart of Waukon will give the memorial address with choir selections and an invocation by Chaplain C J Wangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lodge of Elks
F. W. Daubney
Jonh F. B. Portman
W. W. Leith
Hart of
C. J. Wangler
Quartette
W. 8. Hart
Pettersen Throringsen Recital At Luther College Aud
A concert tomorrow evening at Luther College auditorium features Margrethe Pettersen and Sylvia Thorgrimsen. The program includes Schumann Rim shots Paganini Schumann Caprice and Chopin Scherzo with piano solos and songs by Grieg Sinding Rubinstein and more. Admission is 50 cents. performance begins at 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Auditorium
Margrethe Pettersen
Sylvia Thorgrimsen
Decorah
Schumann
Paganini-Schumann
Pettersen
Miss Pettersen
Guarany
Gomes
Miss Thorgrimsen
Sibelius Romanze
Rubinstein
Haiden Rislein
Schubert
Grieg
Solveig
Thorgrimsen
ORS
Watobanala Cds Ag
Liebestraum Paganini-Lisst
le Campanella
Dinorah
Meyerbeer
Travel on the Branch to Decorah Passenger Traffic Estimates
Conductor Campbell reports daily passenger counts on the Milwaukee road branch to Decorah. He says four trains carry 160 to 180 riders each day, the night train about 200, and fares count a Calmar to Decorah round trip as two passengers for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Decorah
Campbell
Calmar
Order Now for Christmas Suits and Overcoats
Christmas calls for sharp attire and Hagen the tailor offers a new invoice of winter weight cloths in desirable weaves. Order early to ensure a well dressed appearance and timely delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen
Obituary of Mrs Peter E Haugen of Winneshiek County
Mrs Peter E Haugen died after a long illness, leaving daughters Marie and Elsie and son-in-law Ashley Ellickson as survivors. Born March 28 1835 in Flan Hallingdahl Norway she came to America at nine, settled near Jefferson Prairie Wisconsin, married Peter E Haugen in 1855, and lived on a farm southwest of town. Funeral at the house then United Lutheran church with Rev E Schmidt officiating. Interment in Haugen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter KE. Haugen
Gunald Allen
Flan Hallingdahl
Norway
America
Jefferson Prairie
Wis
Ingri
A. L. Himle
Ingebret
Haugen
Marie
Elsie
Ashley Ellickson
Fur Sale Announcement by Ben Bear Next Saturday
The column notes Ben Bear’s annual fur sale approaching as cold weather nears. It urges readers to prepare now since time may pass quickly and catching shoppers unawares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Mr. I
Grace Episcopal Christmas Sale Attracts Local Shoppers
Grace Episcopal Church ladies host a two day sale on Friday and Saturday December 13 and 14 featuring aprons Irish linen home cooking candy trunks and valises direct from BEAR S store BEAR S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Ladies of Grace Episcopal Church
Worse Than Reported Accident In Springfield Township
The Springfield township accident involving Chris Hildahl was far more serious than first thought. His sweater got caught in a rotating wheel, tearing flesh, exposing ribs, and nearly severing an arm while also mutilating an ear. authorities call his escape from death a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Hildahl
Springfield
Garfield Circle Honored by National President Appointment
Word this week that Garfield Circle of the Ladies of the GAR was honored by National President Mrs. Ella B. Jones who named Mrs. L. L. Couse as Nationalizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Circle
Ladies of the
Ella 8. Jones
L. L. Couse
Public anticipates Kryl concert hailed by locals
City residents praise the visiting pianist Miss Marie Kryl noting her among the finest in the region. Local organizers expect strong turnout and positive reception from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kryl
Marie Kryl
Ady
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Republican Decorah
A. K. Batley & Son
Olle
W. i Pore
E. B
Roger
Austin
Went Union
Pon Iver
Neoce
John Stortz
L. E. Erickson
Hastings
Carl Larson
Otto Dahljelm
G. P. Haug
Minnéapolis
Francisco Bruenning
California
Agnes Ingvoldstad
Zumbrota
Marshall
Watertown
8. D
Ethel Ingvoldstad
H. J. Hutchinson
Cedar Rapids
Fred Riley
Phillips
Geo. Schamel
Mt. Carroll
F. W. Halligan
Otto Solberg
Grace Haas
Henry Goodher
R. F. Gibson
St. Paul
Ruby
A. L. Brandenberg
J. C. Marshall
John Lubke
Susan Haff
Albany
Bertha Anderson
Portland
N. C
H. F. Laaken
J. W. Derflinger
J. A. McCusker
Geo. Barth
H. B. Merwin
la Crosse
Wm. Knowlton
E. A. Beck
Scarvie
Glenwood Township
Miltonville
K. I. Haugen
Norma
C. H. Norby
Clarence
Waukon
A. J.trud
Lala Lee
Dubuque
Hans Lee
M. M. Fenton
Lester Moore
C. M. McIntosh
Lime Springs
W.H. Winter
McIntosh
Philippines
Horace Cutler
Far East
Cutleer
C. E.landis
G. Anderson
C. C. Jacobson
Hansen
W. W. Graham
Mr. Graham
Tom Graham
Rev. N. Brandt
McFarland
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knit
Elks’ Memorial
Bear's
Arnold Shoe Co
Muller Bros
Jewelers
Citizens Bank Building
McCall's
Reva Society
Cheney
Mott & CO
Skinner
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