Purely Personal Decorah and area round of visits
A long list of visiting and returning figures names many Decorah residents and nearby towns including Cresco Waterloo Chicago Minneapolis Mason City Clear Lake Ossian Independence Austin McGregor New Ulm La Crosse Toeldo Toledo Lowville Harmony Kensett Kensett Kensett Cresco Crescent City etc. The notes recount travel visits to relatives friends and duties across Iowa Minnesota and Illinois with dates in recent days and weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Daly
Cresco
Lena Klimesh
Spillville
Decorah
N. L. Bailey
Chicago
Fred Bailey
Waterloo
M. H. Needham
Minneapolis
Stella Throndson
Altha Daubney
Milwaukee
Ossian
FE. J. Curtin
Aslag Hangeberg
Sacred Heart
Minn
Lawlla Dresselhaus
New Ulm
Thos, Humphrey of
Hesper
Ridgeway
Nellie Abbey
New Hampton
Viola Clary
E. R. Haines
Dubuane
Phil Schildknecht
Geo. Bernate
Eltorado
Goettleman
St. Paul
E. Rosendahl
Lyle, Minn
W. L. Easton
Toledo
Ohio
Lowville
New York
Fred Smith
la Crosse
Elmer Gibbs
John Burreson
Ole Burreson
David Benjamin
Springfield
Ben Bear
C. M. Hanna
Lara
R. W. Belf
Ruth Tollefson
Stella Dalvey
Local residents take brief traveling visits and returns
Numerous Decorah area residents are noted in a sequence of short departures and returns. Odson left for an extended Pacific Coast visit while Mrs Hayward returned from Mingo, Tena Wangsness moved back to Ridgeway, and many others journeyed to Dawson, Minn Burr Oak Los Angeles and beyond. Several families plan winter stays in California Great Falls and Carlyle while others resume daily life after funerals or visits with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Woodward
Tf. D. Paine
Monday Club
Er. J. Hook
Federated Clubs
Rockwell
J.0
Bastian
LeMars
E. EB. Eastman
P. ©. Goeberg
Hesper
G. V
Odson
Pacific Coast
Hayward
Mingo
Tena Wangsness
Ridgeway
Decorah
B. Landen
Cresco
Burr Oak
Marie Haugen
Dawson
Minn
Peter Haugen
Conrad Nelson
Minneapolis
Eleanor Grinna
Twin Cities
Braham
M. Z. Daley
L. Seim
Bovey
Eugene Kenyon
Great Falls
Mont
Clarence
H. A. Schremser
St. Paul
Schremser
Lucy Koehner
Garnaville
John Seekatz
Melvin Johnson
Constance Sherry
Robinson and Cusack
New Hampton
F. P. Adams
North Dakota
Adams
Andrew Pederson
Carlyle, Sask
Pederson
California
L. G. Helgeson
Dana County
N. D
Helgeson
Wm. Linzenmeyer
Prairie du Chien
Gilbert Nelson
Wmn. Knorr
Sewer Work Progress Report in West Decorah
JL UWidees, superintendent for Moore-Sieg Construction, says sewer work advances well despite bad weather. 200 feet of 18 inch pipe laid, 350 feet of web and detours, six manholes completed, concrete abutment soon. A ditching machine shipped from Ames for Main street sewer. About 100 workers, Mexicans and Bulgarians, remain on regular wages rather than wartime risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Uwidees
Moore-Sieg Construction Company
West Decorah
Ames
Main Street
Linde Seeks North Dakota Governorship Candidacy
The Montrail County Promoter reports Atty General Henry J. Linde announced his run for North Dakota governor last week. Though previously hinted, Linde indicated he had not yet decided to enter the race during a Decorah visit in early summer. Local interest centers on the Lincoln township native as the lone challenger to Turick, the Progressive candidate who opposed Gov. Hanna in the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrail
Stanley
NLD
Henry J. Linde
North Dakota
Linde
Decorah
Turdick
Gov. Hanna
Winneshiek
Inde
Lincoln Township
Mountain Climbing Feat Documented in NY Times Feature
The pictorial section highlighted Mi kie and Dr. Andrew A. Gilmour of New York with Prof. R E W D Totray as they conquered an unconquered peak on August fifth. Mr Volway captured images showing the peak and ascent path, lauded as among the greatest scientific achievements in western Canada and the Rocky Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Mikie
Andrew A. Gilmour
New York
RE. W.D. Totray
Volway
Dr. Gilmour
Western
Canada
Rocky Mountain Range
Merchants Band Benefit Dance At Steyer Opera House
The Merchants Band offers a benefit dance at Steyer Opera House this Thursday evening October 14. Support our local band by buying a ticket even if you do not dance. The boys donate much time and cover substantial costs out of pocket. this is not a money making venture, so please sustain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyer Opera House
The Socialists Open Fall Campaign at Courthouse
The Socialists opened their fall campaign at the courthouse last night with H. A. Hedden of Michigan delivering a lecture. A crowded event was hindered by competing attractions, resulting in a modest audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Hedden
Michigan
Notable Mock Court Trial at Grace Church Grand Opera House
The Ladies' Guild of Grace church presents a Mock Court Trial on Wednesday evening October 20 at the Grand Opera House. Col. A. V. Newton of Worcester will prosecute, while C. N. Houck will defend. The cast includes Mrs. E. J. Curtin, Col. Newton, and C. N. Houck with witnesses and jurors named, offering an evening of rare amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of
Grace Church
Grand Opera House
Col
A. V. Newton
Worcester
Mass
C. N. Houck
Col. Newton
Houck
Tuabe
Ovecourese
A. J. Swezey
George Baker Era Haw
F. W. Conover
E. J. Curtin
Dairy Lunch Today at Congregational Church
The Fortnightly club hosts a dairy lunch at the Congregational church this afternoon from four o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
HYMENEAL PLURAL MARRIAGES IN DECORAH AREA
Several couples are noted. Richard E Bucknell and Marjorie Schulze marry at the bride’s mother's home with Rev M Willett officiating. The Bucknells plan a trip to Chicago and Virginia MN. Others wed include Henry Haas Jr and Nina Wicks in Decorah and Harry Nesheim with Jessie Barthell in Waukon, with brief post wedding trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broadway
M. Willett
Richard E. Bucknell
Citizens Savings Bank
Marjorie Schulze
Henry Schulze
Karl Plummer
Forest City
Lizzie Birdsell
Mason City
Wm. Schulze
Bucknell
Decorah
Waukon
Harry Nesheim
Jessie Barthell
Chicago
Opening programs next Monday at Luther College
Amphictyonic and Irving literary societies present opening programs next Monday afternoon at 2:30 o clock. Both societies show growth in membership and literary progress, aiding daily studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphictyonic
Irving
Luther College
Brick work finished at county farm main building
Al Wooley reports completion of all brick work on the county farm main building destined to be Supervisor Funke's home. Brick work on the addition to the insane ward is complete and this week the milk house will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al, Wooley
Funke
Obituary: Gilbert Nelson Decorah teamster dies after illness
Gilbert Nelson a Decorah teamster died Friday after a ten month liver illness. Born July 5, 1859, in the county, he married about thirty five years ago. He is survived by his father Knut Nelson six brothers three sisters and his children Conrad Minneapolis Mrs Walter Wells Gilbert Decorah and Mrs Wm Linzenmeyer Prairie du Chien. Funeral Monday at 2 pm with Rev I R Torrison officiating and burial in the Norwegian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Nelson
Decorah
Knut Nelson
Conrad
Minneapolis
Walter Wells
Gilbert
Wm. Linzenmeyer
Prairie du Chien
I. RB. Torrison
This Week in History Observances and Milestones
The piece notes Columbus anniversary events by the Knights of Columbus and other celebrations. It recalls October 11 1811 as the first steam ferry between New York and Hoboken and October 1871 as the first Fenian raid into Canada led by Gen O'Neil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Columbus
Knights of Columbus
New York
Hoboken
Canada
O'Neil
Palzer Redivivus Returns To Ring Action In Dubuque
Payson Davidson of Minneapolis, manager of fancy skaters and boxers, visited Dubuque Monday to arrange appearances by fancy roller skaters this winter. He also manages Carl Hagen, the Austrian who meets Al Palzer in a 10 round bout at the Capital Athletic club in St Paul Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palzer
Dubuque
A Hard Knock at Freight Depot Injures Worker
Last Friday several sewer men at the freight depot were loading a heavy truck when a heavy object fell on the truck tongue, striking a man on the forehead and knocking him unconscious. Dr Barfoot treated the wound and the worker quickly recovered, returning to work.
Severe Frost Destroys Last Vegetation This Year
A hard frost last Thursday dropped near twenty on the thermometer and killed what remained of vegetation beyond recovery, leaving extensive damage across the area.
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Tony Moe
Cora Mor of
Calmar
C. Blagsvedt
H. Adkins
Creses
John Weinett
Schaub
Kensett
Fred Stibring
Corall Bisby
WLR
Wingate
R.ef. B
Portman
Headington
Des Moines
Masonic Chams
Paul Preus
Baby
K. J. Haugen
Mary Landgraff
Fred Thomas
Bertha Ratcliffe
Aitken
T. A. Jayne
A.C. Evenson
Callander
Town
Geo. Evenson
John Bradish
Madison
Wis
Norman
W.S. Feltis
Burrik
Leteher
Esther Strand
Gladys Tucker
Marshalltown
Central Iowa Business College
Peter C. Johnson
Stusiman County
Alice Gilive
Crookston
Agricultural College
M. W. Daubney
A. C. Baker
Centralia
Wish
Russell
Arthur
Harry Baker
Detroit
KE. H. Ellefson
H. J. Ellefson
Anteed Irem
Spring Green
M. FE. Hanson
The
Socialists
Imming
Clarence Christen
Herbert Paine
A. F. Barfoot
G. Frank Baker
Charlie Marsh
Jno
Bradish
H. M. Cummings
Duncan
Royal McClaskey
Ho A. Schremser
A. Leytze
H. A. Warner
C. Hy, Valder
Hall Thomas
I. W. Brent
E. J. Parman
St. Benedict's Church
Fr. Whalen
Henry Haas, Jr
Nina Wicks
Ben Wicks
Palzer Redivivus
Devoe
Wangler’s Drug Store
Winneshiek County State Bank
J. P. Smith Shoe Co
Dr. A. Reed
Dr.a. Reed Cush
Dr.A.pionus
J. P. Smith Shoe Co., Makers
United States Circuit Court
Dr. A. Reed Cushion Shoe Co
Dr. A. Reed Cushion Shoe
Dr.a. Pron
John C. Hexom & Son
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