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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1916

Page

6

Young People’s Convention and Sangerfest program

The Decorah Circuit Synod Lutheran church fifth annual Young People’s Society convention and sangerfest convenes October 6 to 8 at the church in Orleans township near Ridgeway and Cresco. The schedule includes Norwegian and English programs with lectures by Rev. Gutteby Koren Kvamme Torrison Searvie Bleken, Prof. Preus Olson Ris tad and others, meals, social hours, a grand concert featuring 250 singers and 50 musicians, with admission 50 and 25 cents.

Young People’s Society Decorah Synod Lutheran Church Orleans Township Ridgeway Cresco L. Gutteby Paul Koren Luther K. Kvamme Torrison Searvie Bleken C. K. Preus Oscar Olson Hillebo Saevre Tingelstad Luther College D. G. Ristad Lutheran Ladies’ Seminary Red Wing Minn

Who Wants Corn Huskers Des Moines Corn Huskers Forecast

Des Moines reports government estimates that Iowa will produce 373 million bushels of corn this year, about 14 percent of U S output, with a husking payroll near 14 9 million dollars at four cents per bushel. Labor scarcity is noted and farmers and workers are urged to file employment applications with the State Free Employment Bureau at the State House Des Moines.

Des Moines Government Bureau of Crop Statistics United States State Free Employment Bureau State House Towa

Arabs See Miracle Worker Missionary In Arabia

Arabs perceive Paul W. Harrison, a missionary pioneer, as a wonder in Arabia after he reportedly cut open his own arm to save a small Arab boy. The October American Magazine recounts the scene as Harrison shows the long red scar, with a ruling Arab prince declaring he would not exchange a room full of silver for such an act.

Paul W. Harrison Arabia

Used Foley's Honey and Tar for Eleven Years

Mrs. Chas Rietz of Allen Mills Pennsylvania says she has used Foley's Honey and Tar for eleven years and would not be without it. It promptly relieves hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the remedy and mentions Dean's Ointment for itching bleeding protruding or blind conditions available at all stores Ady.

Chas Rietz Allen Mills Foley Engbertson Dean

Cresco Residents Jam-Packed Weekend News

County paper notes numerous local visits and travels. Cresco residents attend farms day in Calmar and Decorah play. many friends visit relatives across Decorah, Cresco, Ridgeway, and surrounding towns. Regular preaching at M E church and neighborhood moves noted.

Dime social planned in Kendallville Grange hall

October 2 1916 Kendallville reports social events and visits. May Ellingson returns from Decorah juror service, Bernice Davis visits Rockland Center Wisconsin, a Grange hall dime social scheduled for Friday night, A Moore family auto trip to Decorah, Mr and Mrs Phil Todd visit Cresco, Gus Anderson delivers hogs to Cresco, Mrs Handke and family at John Ellingson home, Bert Yates family visit Canton, Jane Miller of Cresco visits Charles Curtis, notes on a hard term with lightning rain hail and no damage, Grange Trail dance well attended, Mrs Durkee of Chicago visits John Ellingson’s sister, Mrs Clinton Fifield visits Payette, Mr Henderson and Mrs Henderson of Orleans are new parents of a baby girl born Tuesday.

Amos Elliott Harmony Myra Eddy Arthur Bert Yates Canton Odell Foe Davis Corners L. A Grange Hall Emma Indianapolis Ind May Ellingson Dasham Decorah Bernice Davis Rockland Center Wis A. Moore Phil Todd Cresco Gus Anderson Handke John Pierce Clifford Eddy Jane Miller Charles Curtis Grange Trail Durkee Chicago John Ellingson Clinton Fifield Payette Morrison Henderson Orleans

Local Gossip and Visits Across Decorah and Nearby Towns

Rain and frost marked the early week while a flurry of visitors and neighbors traveled between Decorah Ossian Ossian Calmar Postville Cresco Red Oak and Festina. Notables include John Duvee Anton Andersen and Tom Qualley visiting Decorah Calmar and Postville with several locals hosting and calling on friends. A baby girl was born to Frank Schroeder and wife on September 27.

John Duvee Decorah Anton Anderson Calmar Will Kipp Clermont Wen Towson Red Oak Knut Towson John Barthelme Cresco Philip Barthelme, Sr Fred Kuhse Postville Alvin Meyer Louis Huber Chas, Huber Clare Arbogast Wenzel Lansing Louis Ban Ossian West of Ossian Frank F. Schroeder Bert K E. Tuttle Helen Fred Tuttle Herman Lansing

Looking Glass Prairie News Notes and Local Visits

HPP ODMG Looking Glass Prairie reports a series of social visits and events. Ole Anderson delivered hogs at Mabel Thursday and Miss Marie Peterson visited with home folks Sunday. Peter Dehning visits with son Henry near Locust, and Rob and Emmons Tillapaugh were at Mabel Wednesday. C Ward of Burr Oak called at Stono’s Tuesday morning. Ole Landan is enjoying a new Overland for joy rides. Martin Nelson attended Decorah court as juryman. Kenyon returned from Burlington Tuesday. Willie Nelson visited Prosper and stopped at Steno’s Tuesday afternoon. Mrs George Brown returned from Hugo Noecker home after a short stay. Steno returned from Prosper Tuesday with his daughter. Rain delayed threshing but aided pastures. Several locals, including Winfield Bender and others, attended the LaCrosse fair. Mrs Bertha Bender visited Waterloo, with daughter Pear accompanying her home. Mrs Hugo Noecker has been ill. Dr Lannin of Mabel treated her with partial improvement. Decorah visitors included Henry Knoke, C J Steno, Perry and Kenyon families, Mrs Will Coy, Mrs FE, J Wold and Effie, Hilda Peterson, Ida Bergeson, Halvor Ramlo, Gordon Reed. Gordon Reed’s evangelistic meetings in the Kenyon schoolhouse closed, with a note of thanks. October meetings will be held at the Carl schoolhouse on Sundays.

Ole Anderson Mabel Marie Peterson Peter Dehning Henry Locust Messrs Rob Emmons Tillapaugh C. Ward Burr Oak Stono Ole Landan Martin Nelson Decorah Kenyon Burlington Iowa Willie Nelson Prosper Steno George Brown Hugo Noecker J.J .Nelson Winfield Bender Albert Kern John Kenyon Dell Ernest Foltz Weston Stoskopf Bertha Bender Waterloo Pear Hugo Noecker Lannin Henry Knoke C. J. Steno Perry Kenyon Will Coy J. Wold Effie Hilda Peterson Ida Bergeson Halvor Ramlo Gordon L. C. Spaun Postville Walter Pilgrim Ray Waters Carl Letchford Waukon Paul Topel Ralph Fred Stock Walter Brandt Chester Peck Hubert Waters Lottie Meier Dubuque Alma Leer G. D. Bollman Angie Valleau Grinnell A. D. McKay Irving Crawford Harold Spaun H. E. Chamberlin Sarah Miller J. A. Peck Jessie Meikle Frances Padden Roma Padden Gene Owens Mildred Geo. van Wey Maude Jessie Brandt Bros Timothy Ossian Schroeder John Snitker Wallace Waters Janie Lyons Williams Letchford ST. E. Erics Hans Stegen Ruth Hazel Meikle Sherman Bollman R. Letchford Ida Bollman Will Schultz Chris, Leer Myrtle Barthell TL. C. Spann Will Holcomb J. E. Healey Dora la Crosse Robbie Waters McIntyre Rebecca Schoonmaker-Holcomb Duluth Minn Rochester Harry Olson M. FE Albert Walter Kneeskern

Franksville Roundup of Local Visits and Fires

Frankville column lists multiple visitors from Ossian Decorah and Waukon plus Postville, including L. C. Spaun Walter Pilgrim and Mrs. Waters. Rally Day postponed to Oct 15 and a house fire destroys Mrs. Letchford's home with insured loss. Community notes cover school attendance, W C T U meeting, and local fire rebuilding plans.

Local notes from Madison and Decorah area October 1916

Madison and Decorah items record numerous social calls, visits, teaching assignments, and small events. Names include Julia Halvorson Albert Bergan O P Hovey and family Carol Owen Archie Hoyt Beatrice Hovey Ed Payne Ruth Thompson and many neighbors in Canoe township Decorah Glenwood Ridgeway Highlandville LeRoy and surrounding communities.

Burr Oak notes Oct 3 1916 local items and weddings

Burr Oak records a day by day roll of neighbors including illnesses and visits. Mrs H C Palmer is very poorly. E M Reed trims business to Decorah. many Robes Reed Kippe Wicks and Reed families appear in social calls, farm sales, school notes, and a Oct 2 wedding of Addie Kneeskern and Winfield Feltis. The town also reports births, showers, fairs, and church events with extended family ties and travel to Decorah, Mason City, Castalia, and Fayette.

LocalSocial Links and Visitors Across Clay Hill Area

Clay Hill residents and guests are listed with visits and social calls including J. J. Walsh and wife at the Williams home Walter Stortz of Frankville Henry Tabke near Decorah and others socializing. The note also mentions a large crowd at a Saturday dance and a Norfolk style health ad for Foley Kidney Pills promoting kidney health and prosperity.

Foley Engbertson’s Pharmacy

Special meeting of Norwegian Mutual Protective for 1916 amendments

The Norwegian Mutual Protective association will hold a fall meeting at Decorah Iowa on October 11 1916 at 1 pm to discuss amending Articles of Incorporation to address insulting automobiles and to adopt By Laws as advised by state authorities. Directors in townships must receive instructions on December property valuation. Decorah Iowa Sept 11 1916 J HEGG President.

Norwegian Mutual Protective Association Decorah Iowa J. Hegg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young People's Convention Lutheran Church County News Milly Orum Nick Schuetz G. H. Bardall Albert Anderson Chas, Beucher Arthur Griffith Grantsburg Ole Albertson Rosetta Jensen Carpenter Chase Westby Agnes Qualley Iick Melvin Hutchinson Morris Walter Paley R. Ringoen M. R. Libbey Philip Gessel Fred Falek C. Gager John Powers Fred Paley Freeport O. A. Fosse Schley Scarville P. L. Gordanier Falck En Fosse M. E Mr. Ellin Tom Sime Epworth Putnam Amelia Teskey Nada Aioe No Port Rar J. Paley Edward Falck Davenport Fred Falck Albert Albertson Fred South Dakota Earl Libbey S. Anderson Bison Prof. Jones Mr. Luhman Virginia Aga John Aga Thief River Falls Ruth Sjobakken Anna Ellingson Calmar J Will Wagner Spillville Will Kuntz Christina Norma Owen F. A. Griffith J. W. Griffith M. FE. Allen Kendallville Ravena Looking Glass Prairie Frankville Arizona Ruth Padden Kate Peck Billa Latchford Farmers’ Insurance Company Henry Hager Free‘port Elmer Hager Oscar Padden Warley Owen Ervin Kiesau Ruth Lower Loren Snitker Leon Birdsell Lily May Nash Dorothy Dean Kneeskern Miss DeWitt Alfred Kiesau Morgan Brouillet Mabel Grotegut Albert Grotegut Lisle Boll Man Alice Owen Eddie Hager Ruby Brouillet Miss Meikle Ruth Bollman Ruby Waters Madison Julia Halvorson Albert Bergan Andrew Olson H. Knutson L. K. Neste O. P. Hovey Theo, Engen Glenwood John Anderson Sam Hanson Olaves Engen L. L. Hamre Geo, Dibb Peter Haugen Ole Haugen H. J.fretheim Herman Clarissa Sam Engen Olaves Bertha Grindeland Anbana Istad Ole Simonson LeRoy Peter Neste IL. K. Neste Canoe Township C. P. Wilson Gudmund Larson Beatrice Hovey G. O. Hovey Charlotte Josvanger Hove Ed, Payne Hf. Steen Highlandville Peter Gayle Ruth Thompson Dr. Hoffman Helmer Engen Lillian Alert Engen Mary Donaldson L. J. Hamre Laura Alf. Qualley Old Homestead K. P. Knutson Bertha Kaia Amund Blekeberg Friend Rebecca Sunnybrook Knut Johnson Willie Walter Williams C. M. Hanson Charles O. P. Movey H. C. Palmer E. M. Reed Paul Reed E. Kippe I. N. Reed Martha Goforth Lanesboro John Wicks Will Morrison George Smith J. B. Reed Roy Wanless W. H. Reed W. C. Reed F. E. Potter Renwick J. C. Armstrong Alice Pierce John Foltz Thoma F. J. Potter Cady C. N. Masters Ted Emmons Fayette Leo Kelly Lawrence Butler Jene Ezra Reed LaCrosse Addie Kneeskern Carl Ericson Jack Ackerson Alva Norton Fred Mitchell A. Seelye Minnie A.A. Saat James Wade Ames Hazel Briggs Victor Headington Mrs. Headington Missouri W. H. Emmons Bessie Felt Castalia Winfield Feltis Bride Mason City Herb Ward Brayton Whitney Roy Miller Brayton Miller G. H. Kimball Paul Wanless Lizzie Winters Charles Lent Jack Nolte Price I. O. O. F. Hall Carl Pierce Myrtle Wade Ted Committee On Music Florence Price Henry Price A. C Stanley Perr Rhode Island Brammer Springfield Mia Edie Mason Feltis Luther Pierce Walter Winn Clay Hill J. J. Walsh Walter Stortz Henry Tabke West of Decorah A. J. Robinson Henry Kreutzer Will Kreutzer Hagar Delaney Johnnger Leonard Hegtvedt Glenwood Township Marie Malli Joe Holland Trout Run Carl Erickson Haley N. D John Matter Deka Florence Olsen John Stoskopf Caroline Gross Sioux City Melvin Korstad Hattie Gross Friay Sam Sorenson Phoebe Allie Teadington Hilda Haugen Mary, Erickson Munsing Union Bear’s National Bank OF Decorah Federal Reserve Bank New York St. Louis U. 8 U. S State OF Iowa Winneshirk I. H Hjerleid L. B. Whitney Lily Wise D. C. Johnson J. J. Haug
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