Wide-ranging travel notices for Decorah residents dated entries
Edw Walsh went to Owassa on business. Oscar Bauder visited Chicago. Mrs. Fitch joined her husband in La Crosse. Mrs. Savoy visited friends in Charles City. Mrs. Aaker spent Sunday in Ridgeway. Purdy of Clay Center visited Widegren. Mrs. Quamn stayed with son Eagar Jahr in Portland. Mrs. Anderson came from Ridgeway to see her family. Mrs. Nation of Sioux City visited her father. Mrs. Caro lan and Susie went to Cresco. R W Osman and son returned to St Paul after visiting Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Walsh
Owassa
Oscar Bauder
Chicago
R. L. Fitch
la Crosse
Frank Savoy
Charles City
D. C. Aaker
Ridgeway
E. H. Purdy
Clay Center
Kas
C. H. T. Widegren
Quamn
E. T. Anderson
Alice Nation
Sioux City
Eber Christopher
J. Carolan
Susie
Cresco
R. W. Osman
St. Paul
G. H. Osman
G. Risdahl
Enderline
N. D
Anna Fortun
Clarissa Hendrickson
Knoxville
J. M. McNamara
E. Maroney
Des Moines
Wm. Gibbs
Castalia
I. J. White
F. Knox
Austin
Marlesmith
Fort Atkinson
Decorah
Helen Wilcox
Webster City
G. L. Koehner
Garnaville
Seekatz
Ruth Barnes
Daisy Barnes
North McGregor
Adam Wepler
Dubuque
Elmer
Miss N. Holland
Elma
W. Jennish
Wm. Speder
H. Thompson
John Kern
Minneapolis
T. Hammersness
C. L. Miller
J. L. Huckins
C. 8. Berg
Edwin Johnson
West Union
Anna Losen
Idella Rygg
W. T. Symonds
Ed. Blakeman
N. Lt. Bailey
E. N. Mayer
Carl Olson
John Hiller
Minnie Bailey
Owatonna
Theodore A. Bailey
Agnes
Kathinka Engen
Gertrude Soum
W. L. Luce
L. Bergeson
Walborg Lee
B. K. Sayre
Northwood
John Hager
Washington Prairie
G. J. Lund
Dale
J. A. Johnson
Eldorado
Alfred Fluegle
G. W. Schamel
Schamel
A. C. Yivisaker
Luther College
Zumbrota
Minn
H. M. Hanson
Rustad
R. Schrubbe
Janesville
Wis
H. A. Kinne
Freeport
Mary E. Morss
Chico
Cal
Waterloo
James Tucker
J. A. Gregg
F. Patterson
E. A. Gowran
Portage
Bradish
L. L. Cadwell
A. M. Severson
New Hampton
Cadwell
Relief Corps
Mamie
Martha
Lena Anderson
Jerico
W. J. Thiele
W. F. Cody
Mason City
John Tucker
Ben Bear
A. T. Slinde
Arthur Johnson
Adams
L. Standring
Marshall
M. W. Harden
H. FE. Dempewolf
Howard City
Frank Dunbar
Henry Sunnes
E. M. Sunnes
Vera Sunnes
Springfield
Gertrude
Ed. Bear
M. Marcus
Mesdames E. Anderson
Chas. Trzcinski
W. J. Hauswirth
S. Oxley
Jessie McKay
Harry Hammer
Denver
F. H. Anundsen
Evangelist A. H. Banton to Lead Union Services in Decorah
The Congregational and Methodist churches announce a series of services led by Evangelist A. H. Banton starting next Sunday October 19 with both morning and evening sessions. Weeknight meetings at 7 00 pm continue each night except Saturday. Banton is highly regarded in Canada and will be accompanied by a chorus choir with special musical features in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Methodist
A. H. Banton
Canada
Congregational Church
Ranton
Decorah
Successful Operation Highlights Local Hospital Need
Miss Agnes Dale underwent an appendicitis operation at La Crosse hospital last Saturday. Mr Dale reports a smooth procedure and their daughter is improving, with recovery expected. The note underscores the demand for a Decorah hospital to treat such cases locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Dale
la Crosse Hospital
Thune Family to Return to Decorah for Winter
George Thune and his family plan to return from Audubon Minnesota to Decorah this month and reside in the R F Greer house on Vernon street for the winter. He has sold his Audubon farm with a profitable gain and intends to live again in Winneshiek county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thune
Audubon
Minn
Decorah
R. F. Greer
Vernon Street
Mr. Thune
Winneshiek
Choral Union Seeks Members for October Meeting
Notice invites all current and prospective members to attend Monday evening October 20 at F N E L Church parlors. Bring a copy of the Seasons. Executive Committee directs attendance and participation in union activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Union
Hymeneal Selections in Decorah Bride Cora Auchmoody and Robert Thomson
Miss Cora Auchmoody and Robert Thomson married at the bride’s mother's home with Rev. Mahlon Willett officiating. The ceremony united the Cresco banker and Decorah abstract chief in a small gathering, after which the couple left for eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Street
Mahlon Willett
Cora Auchmoody
A. J. Auchmoody
Robert Thomson
Cresco
New York
Washington
Decorah
The
National Bank
Cresco Union Savings Bank
Brick Yard Shuts Down After Season Ends
Kornmeyer Brothers end brick production for 1913 after a machine accident was repaired. They will enlarge sheds to add drying capacity for 100,000 bricks at an estimated cost of 2000 to 3000 dollars. Output this year exceeded one million bricks with no surplus past eight thousand, and next year production should reach 1,500,000. Sales are mainly in Winneshiek Allamakee Clayton and Fayette counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kornmeyer Brothers
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette
A Wet Week Rain Totals Dampen Averages
F H Baker reports a notably wet week with rain on four days. Totals include 0.41, 0.42, 0.73, 1.66, and 1.00 inches, summing to 3.92 inches and surpassing most monthly rainfall. Temperatures ranged from 45 to 78 degrees, staying moderate and pleasant throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Baker
West Union High Host Gridiron Clash At Fair Grounds
On Saturday October 18 West Union high school visits to play our team on the gridiron. West Union is known for a fast game while Decorah, though having lost two games to Lime Springs, shows good play. An interesting contest is anticipated at the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Decorah
Lime Springs
Fair Grounds
Luther College Marks Fifty-Second Anniversary Celebration
Luther College celebrated its fifty second anniversary Tuesday evening with the traditional illumination of the building followed by music and an auditorium program. The principal address was delivered by Rev. A O Johnson of Spring Grove, with Rev H M Tiernagel of Story City and Tosten Jahr from the Congressional Library at Washington also speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
A. 0. Johnson
Spring Grove
H. M. Tiernagel
Story City
Tosten Jahr
Congressional Library
Washington
Obituary for William Gellerman of Decorah dies at 84
William Gellerman, longtime Decorah resident born in Oldenburg Germany, died at his Fifth Ward home shortly after midnight on Monday October 13. He aged 84 years seven months and seven days, survived by his wife Dorothea and eight children, with eight grandchildren among the family. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at his home with Rev. Mahlon Willett officiating. interment followed at Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gellerman
Decorah
Fifth Ward
Mr. Gellerman
Oldenburg
Germany
Bremen
Oldenberg
Dorothea Mackenstadt
America
New York
Towa
Garnaville
Gellerman
D. Addickon
Cloquet
Minn
Fred Gellerman
Cavour
Margaret
Netta Gellerman
Ontario
Oregon
Bright
Mahlon Willett
Phelps Cemetery
Boy Scouts Hold Large Meeting and Emergency Talk
A sizable Boy Scouts gathering met at their rooms last Saturday afternoon with about fifty in attendance. Dr. Swezey gave a practical lecture on emergency care for cuts and fractures, showing how to stop bleeding and set a limb temporarily. The gymnasium is expected to be cleared by next Saturday but not yet ready for general use.
College Band Will Serenade City This Saturday
Luther College Concert Band plans a city serenade Saturday evening October 18 starting at 7 30 P M playing along business streets. If weather is foul the concert moves to the next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Lime Springs Again Triumph Over Decorah Fray 18 to 6
Lime Springs defeated Decorah 18 to 6 in a contentious rematch on the road. Decorah rallied with effort but Lime Springs controlled the game, while Decorah mounted a spirited rally that fell short.
Federal Jurors Named for Waterloo Term
Gus Johnson of Glenwood A P Rude and J H Logsdon of Decorah selected to serve as jurors at the coming term of the federal court at Waterloo on November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Johnson
Glenwood
A. P. Rude
J. H. Logsdon
Decorah
Federal Court
Waterloo
Notice to Theatre Goers Promotes Fine Feathers Show
The Fine Feathers company appears at the Grand Opera for Thursday night Det Ith, carrying the most complete production since Charles Goghlan and Robert Mantell. A sixty foot baggage car transports scenery effects and properties. Yours truly Weiser and Bear.
Fall and Winter Coats For Children Misses And Ladies
Hundreds of coats in various styles colors and fabrics including Velvets Velours Caracals Plushes Ural Lamb Boucles Zibelines and Chinchilla blends. Store offers low prices by buying in bulk and guarantees to sell goods as low as any coat seller while stocking Wooltex garments and top quality wool velvet options.
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Iowa
A. K. Barttey & Son
G. L. Stringer
E. A. Waterbury
H. A. Yager
Riceville Recorder
Lilian
R. G. Price
Henry Kiesau
Frankville
Norfolk
Neb
Harry Conover
Cedar Rapids
F. W. Furness
Superior
Mary Roney
A. C. Woodward
C. M. Gove
Amelia Shattuck
Estherville
John Brawford
J. J. Boleneus
Emma Weiland
Davenport
Wash
M. Main
S. J
Margaret Moore
Kendallville
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knit
Skinner
Union Evangelistic Services
Luther
Republican
Boy Scouts
Hove
Federal
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