Purely Personal in Decorah Iowa
Local notes list visits and travel among Decorah residents and guests. Many relatives from Cresco Ridgeway Minneapolis Chicago St. Paul and other towns stop through for visits or return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. McKay
Chicago
Dr. Jackwitz
Minneapolis
B. G. Logsdon
Cresco
A. Bents
Decorah
Knut Vick
Arne
E. O. Hokansen
Ridgeway
J. L. Goddard
Jackson Township
H. A. Prastmark
Raphael D. Agrulera
Manila
P. I
Wm. Hustvedt
Charles City
EF. A. Schall
John Fisher
Lyle
Elgin
Ernest Rosenthal
Dyersville
John Rygg
Dubuque
Elks
G. HH. Thine
Taylor Falls
Minnesota
Ed. Thune
F. T. Jacrlin
Marie Nalr
John Hiller
St. Paul
Ruth Paine
Gertrude Soum
Kathinka Engen
E. E. Wickesland
Spring Grove
Minnie Porter
Wm. Pollitt
John Murtha
Verhan
Clara Rognlien
Leroy
C. L. Ward
Fargo
Chas
Krumam
Fort Atkinson
Broghammer
James Nolan
Sturday
John Nolan
Harry Hanson
J. A. Alstad
A. L. Nelson and Son
Chas, Blair
Mary Hogan
L. J. Flemming
B. Englesen
Minn
O. Egeland
P. Pfeiffer
Kathleen Shannon
Robi. Caxton
Our City
Preston
Fayette
Anna Krohn
Laur. Larsen
Superior
Wis
H. M. Weiser
Lake Mills
Elsie Hankenson
Walter Thompson
Fort Dodge
Mr. Thompson
K. Thompson
Celia Herold
Holland
J. D. Lantz
M. D. Wells
Powell River
District Federation Meeting Attended by Iowa Clubs Members
Mrs. Cora B. Simpson and Mrs. Mary A. Burt of the Current Events Club join Mrs. A. F. Porter and Mrs. N. Willett of the Monday club in Mason City for the annual district meeting of the Federated clubs of Iowa. Mrs. Simpson visited friends before meetings. Mrs. J. W. Brunt, district representative at the Chicago general federation, also attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Simpson
Mary A. Burt
Current Events Club
A. F. Porter
N. Willett
Monday Club
Mason City
Federated Clubs of
Iowa
Simpson
J. W. Brunt
General Federation
Chicago
Lnstraummer
Farm Sales Highlight Low Prices in Winnebago County
Ole Danielson sold a 109 acre Canoe township farm to Mrs. J. Vikesland at 8150 per acre. The same week C. Beard sold 80 acres of the Ed Marlow farm in Canoe township to F. Richards of Orchard Nebraska at 8145 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Danielson
Canoe Township
Carlson buys Smedsrud property on West Vernon street
Fred Carlson purchased the Ole Smedsrud property on West Vernon street for 81200. His employee John Hillestad then bought one lot, with plans to likely improve both parcels with residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carlson
Ole Smedsrud
West Vernon Street
John Hillestad
Carlson
Christmas Ship Gift Plan In World War I Aid Drive
A Chicago Herald editor and the Republican report that President Wilson will carry out a Christmas relief ship mission to European war relief. Navy Secretary Daniels confirms plans to send an American warship with a cargo of gifts gathered by ninety newspapers to aid children whose fathers and brothers are in combat. Citizens encouraged to contribute toys and gifts, with details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
James Keeley
Chicago Herald
Europe
Chicago
Decorah
Towa
Washington
North Carolina
United States
Josephus Daniels
Navy
J. Keeley
Kornmeyer Brothers Brick Yard Expands Production
Kornmeyer Brothers expect to finish burning about 1 300 1 bars of brick from their growing yard. They have nine sheds two more were added last year and three this year with at least two more planned before next season. Kilns run continually needing coal sand clay and electricity. They have supplied bricks to nearby towns and project a 250 000 brick order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kornmeyer Brothers
Ice Shortage Hits Minneapolis Carload Supply
Tavener Bros began receiving ice by the carload from Minneapolis this week and still have stock for safety. The creamery needed more ice and part of Monday’s carload was sent there. Otto Dahl jelm is not out yet but may seek outside supply if warm weather persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavener Bros
Minneapolis
Otto Dahljelm
Senior freshmen beat junior sophomores 12 to 0 at fair
A quiet football game last Saturday between senior freshmen and junior sophomores ended with the seniors winning 12 to 0. Two more intra school games are planned due to time and expense, with no contests against outside schools. Pure linseed oil at Parman's.
Decorah Names Mrs. L. B. Larson Hospital Superintendent
Mrs. L B Larson selected by the Decorah hospital board as superintendent arrives this afternoon for a conference. She has years of hospital work in Independence and Manchester and recently studied surgical developments in Boston. Her husband’s family is connected toDecorah. locals hope for well deserved hospital success under her direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Larson
Board of Trustees
Decorah Hospital
Decorah
Larson
Independence
Manchester
Boston
Herman
Laur. Larsen
Larsen
Sarah Padden Delivers Notable Stage Work in Local Play
The audience lauds Sarah Padden for her acting range in Tuesday night’s production despite mixed reviews of her company. Critics note she would have drawn full houses with a different role, while praising her individual talent and local reputation across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Padden
Bargain Row
Miss Padden
Hand Amputation at Peter Johnson & Sons Workshop
Monday morning John Halvor, son of a worker, had his hand caught in a fast running saw. His finger was practically cut off and two others badly lacerated. He was rushed to Dr M D Jewell for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Fitch
Minneapolis
Roy
George
K. Prestgard
Herman Buer
Ridgeway
David Benjamin
Springfield
Ill
Ben Bear
L. R. Morrison
C. A. Blekeberg
Ellen
St. Paul
M. Hanson
Rochester
Ole Gretle
Minnie Bailey
Owatonna
Theodore
Bessie White
Faith
S. Cox
Cedar Falls
Wm. Knowlton
N. P. Linn
Erick Anderson
Prairie du Chien
Oscar Amundsen
H. A. Schremser
Cresco
Robert Thomson
Alta Holland
Waterloo
Arlene Daniels
Mason City
Knut Hovey
Lime Springs
Gilbert Hovey
James Maroney
Olga Jossendahl
Albert Lea
Luther Academy
H. T. McCusker
Wahpeton
Be Kornmeyer
Oscar A. Olson
Flandrean
H. ‘Halverson
John Halvorson
Peter Johnson & Sons
Mrs Haskell Delights Decorah Lyceum Audience
Mrs Fanetta Sargent Haskell opened the Decorah lyceum course at the Grand Opera house to a near full house. All seats and nine balcony chairs were sold for the season, a peak in recent years, as she read George Middleton s Nowadays portraying seven characters with clear diction and strong stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanetta Sargent Haskell
Decorah Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Decorah
Haskell
Det Norske Selskab votes $100 for hospital dining room
At its regular meeting last week Det Norske Selskab voted to contribute $100 toward fitting the dining room of Decorah hospital. If contributions continue in this generous way it will not be long before every room in the hospital is provided for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det Norske Selskab
Decorah Hospital
Decorah Welcomes Dr. J L Thompson Veterinarian
A new veterinarian, Dr J L Thompson, has recently located in Decorah and opened an office in the Water street building formerly occupied by A R Coffeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Thompson
Decorah
Water Street
A. R. Coffeen
Buys Hotel and Marries Local Couple in One Week
Olaves Halvord en Bakken, formerly of Winneshiek county and Manly, bought the Montrose hotel business from Nick Greten and will take possession tomorrow. The building and lots were sold by H. P. Nehl to James Richardson. Bakken and Miss Mary Larson of Lawler wed yesterday by Justice Nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Western Town
Bakken
Mary,Larson of
Lawler
J. F
October Thunder Storm Douses Decorah Rainfall Approaches Two Inches
An October storm drenched Decorah with intermittent rain from Monday night into Tuesday afternoon. A Winneshiek County State Bank gauge recorded just under two inches, boosting the year’s total rainfall to 20.8 inches. The storm also brought a notable half inch on Tuesday night the sixth, aiding winter spring water supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Schumann Quintette Next Thursday at Grand Opera
The Schumann Quintette, second on the Lyceum course, performs at Grand Opera house next Thursday evening Oct 15. The program starts at 8 15 sharp with seating advised before doors open. Phoebe Lincolns Invisible Powder advertised by Mott & Co and Br J Parman Imogen Lincoln A Sorenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Mott & CO
J. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
A. J. Sorenson
Mystery of Christian Knowledge at Methodist services
Sunday at 10 30 a m church services with the study topic The Mystery of Christian Knowledge. Evening lecture at 7 30 p m titled Seavanger Literature a Study of Realism based on Harold Bell Wright s The Eyes of the World. Harold Bell Wright and Elsberg W Reynolds dramatize The Calling of Dan Matthews at the Grand Wednesday Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Seavanger
Harold Bell Wright
Elsberg W. Reynolds
Mr. Wright
Dan Matthews
Stock Shipments From Decorah Station Increase
Stock shipments out of the Decorah station toward Milwaukee are rising. Last Sunday eight cars left on the morning train, five carrying cattle and three hogs, and a double header was needed to reach Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Milwaukee
Calmar
Rummage Sale Set by Local Episcopal Church Ladies
The Episcopal church ladies announce a rummage sale in the Portman building on Winnebago street opening October 24. Those with rummage to donate may call 327 or 481 black for pickup or drop off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
Portman Building
Winnebago Street
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A. K. Battery & Son
Effie Bancroft
Madison
San Diego
Jean
Adeline Ure
Ed. Grant
E. Chinn
Washington, D. C
Bi. Schrubbe
John Marlow
Montana
KE. P. Larson
J. H. Coughlin
H. A. Brickner
F. Ruth
Z. B. Landon
Burr Oak
N. L. Bailey
J. A. Johnson
Highland Township
A. K. Sweitzer
Lanark, Ill
D. H. Leach
Freeport
J. M. McNamara
Des Moines
FE. Maroney
Waukon
Portman
Wm. Headington
Clinton
Royal Arch Masons
Fred Wilbur
West Union
T. Ringdahl
Lillian
Blough
Geo. Peoples, Jr
Detroit
G. Q. Gardner
B. Anundsen
J. T. Ratcliffe
John Johnson
N. H. Nelson
Mabel
Lyman Freese
Brandt, S. D
Bernhard Aders
Sumner
Mary Jenson
Gehl
J. J. Nelson
Crookston
T. 4
Ingbretson
Fertile
Marie Antinson
Seattle
James Kerr
Thea. Antinson
Towner
N. D
Antinson
G. Jorgenson
Portland
Olga Krog
F. Theilich
Kensett
Weidemann
Gillis Oehler
C. A. Lower
Carrie McIntosh
BE. E. Murray
Marshalltown
Gene Taylor
Sibley
Smedsrud
Uncle Sam
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
Parman’s
Selskab
Schumann Quintette
Phoebe Lincoln
Paramount Features
Princess
Daniel Frohman
the Pink Lady
Hazel Dawn
Bronson Howard
John Barleycorn
Jack London
Church Notes
THE
Plain Price Store
R. P. Sanford
Marlow Building
Carl 0. Hagen
Davenports
Davenettes
Decorah Furniture CO
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