Numerous Decorah residents visit friends and relatives
Local society notes list dozens of Decorah area people traveling to Mason City Velva Ossian Eagle Grove Cresco and other towns for visits business and family events. The items name Mrs A Lincoln Miss Mary Vick Agnes Lee Gladys Jewell Mabel Milwold Elizabeth Thompson and many others, with trips to Minneapolis Chicago Waterloo Deadwood and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Marsh
West Union
A. Lincoln
Mason City
Mary Vick
Velva
P. Roney
Castalia
Agnes Lee
Ossian
Decorah
J. Hegg
Cresco
L. J. Lee
Bode
Gladys Jewell
Eagles Grove
TH. H. Rudy
District W R C Convention At Oelwein Northeastern Iowa
Oelwein hosts the district W R C convention during the first three days of the week drawing attendees from Decorah including Mrs. L. Cadwell Mrs. Albert Christen Mrs. M. Severson Mrs. Eric Anderson Mrs. Wm Linenao Mrs. Jo Shima Miss Ollie Tlags vedt and Mrs. Chas Haas Mrs Lena Knorr among others as the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocolwein
Iowa
Decorah
L. Cadwell
Albert Christen
M. Severson
Eric Anderson
Linenao
Jo Shima
Ollie Tlagsvedt
Chas. Haas
Lena Knorr
A Fine Sign From Local Painter Wins Praise
The Democrats raised a Wilson and Marshall banner along Water Street from N. K. Groff to the Lennon building last Friday. Local painter Mr. Kelly is credited for the quality work. The ad ends with a sales note for Purity Coal by Ingvoldstad & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and Marshall
Water Street
N. KR
MARRIES BOSTON OPERA STAR
Decorah native Arthur Wilson married Miss Jeska Swartz of the Boston Opera Company on October 3 in Putnam Conn. The Globe notes Swartz, born in Albany, trained at the New England Conservatory and has sung major roles. Wilson, a former Globe critic, and Swartz began their romance in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wilson
Decorah
Angie Beard Wilson
Putnam
Conn
Sargent
Congregational Church
Jeska Swartz
Boston Opera Company
Wilson
Globe
Miss Swartz
Boston
New England Conservatory
Boston Opera House
Haensel
Cooley Son Appointed Managing Editor at Minot Daily Optic
John Cooley son of Prof and Mrs R W Cooley of Decorah now leads the Minot Daily Optic as managing editor after a stint at St Paul Daily News. He graduated from the University of Michigan recently and follows his father who practiced journalism before turning to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Daily Herald
Roger W. Cooley
Decorah
St. Paul
John Cooley
Minot
University of Michigan
Cooley
Judge Wells Dies in West at Ocean Park Heights
Telegram from Venice California reports Judge Henry Rogers Wells age 78 died at his Ocean Park Heights home Monday. He moved here from Minneapolis two years ago and leaves a widow a daughter and two sons W R Wells of Fresno California and Harry Wells of Chicago. Wells was a prominent Preston banker for thirty years and served four years as probate judge in Fillmore County. He was a Knight Templar and a thirty third degree Scottish Rite Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Cal
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Henry Rogers Wells
Ocean Park Heights
Roonery Roney’s Boys Matinee Draws Oct Sold Seats
The Lyceum Committee reports Grand Opera House almost sold out for Roney’s Boys farewell tour opening Friday November 1. A 4 PM potato matinee offers 15 cent children and 35 cent adults, with no reserved seats and a mystery potato purpose.
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RerusLican
Grand Opera House
Lyceum
Henry B. Roney
Roney
Opera House
Lyceum Committee
Decorah
Fine Race Between Lodaller and Louie R at Fair Grounds
A spirited Monday race at the fair grounds pitted M T Grattan’s stallion Lodaller against G F Bakers Louie R in heats that stayed tight to the wire. Spectators saw a near photo finish, with judges awarding the fourth heat to Lodaller after Louie R led early. Time figures noted include 2:23, 2:19%, 2:24, reflecting a premier show for the Grand Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
M. T. Grattan
Louie R
Baker
Lodaller
Sue
Capi
Dade
Cantata of Ruth to be sung at national church
The church choir will perform the cantata Ruth next Sunday evening with outside talents. The pastor will read excerpts from Ruth at intervals and offer explanatory remarks. Sunday morning, Pastor Willett will preach on The Glory of Jesus in the Cana miracle in Galilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Willett
Jesus
Cana
Galilee
Evenson Buys Diddams Place Near Luther College
George Evenson, who moved to Decorah last year, purchased the old Diddams property southeast of Luther College grounds from Prof. L. B. Reque and has begun a new residence. He vacated the Jacob Anderson house on River street and stored his goods while the new home is under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Evenson
Decorah
L. 8. Reque
Diddams
Luther College
Mr. Evenson
Jacob Anderson
River Street
Clarise Riste Weds Everett Pryde In Chicago Rail Work Bond
Tuesday afternoon at five in the bride’s parents home Rev Otto E Schmidt officiated the marriage of Clarise E Riste and Everett Pryde. The bride’s attendants were Lili Riste and Elsie Haakenson, with Haaken Haakenson as groom’s escort and Hazel and Ruth Winger as flower girls. About fifty guests attended before the couple left for Chicago to begin their married life. The couple met in Chicago where both worked in railroad positions. The bride is noted for attainment and charm, and the groom serves as chief clerk in the office of the president of the Chicago and Alton Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto E. Schmidt
Clarise E. Riste
Nels Riste
Everett Pryde
Lili Riste
Elsie Haakenson
Haaken Haakenson
Hazel
Ruth Winger
Pryde
Chicago
Chicago & Alton Railway
Luther College 51st Anniversary Celebration
Luther College marked its 51st anniversary with an illumination of the building and a musical literary program in the auditorium. President C K Preus presided as master of ceremonies with Rev Kvamme of Ossian as speaker and Ravadal, consul general to Turkey, among visiting dignitaries. Gifts were presented to President Prens on his 60th birthday by faculty and First Lutheran congregation, with the student body also giving a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Prest. C. K. Preus
Kr. Kvamme
Ossian
Ravadal
Turkey
Prest. Prens
Roque
Rev
Torrison
Houses in Demand in Decorah Challenge Supply
There is strong demand for homes in Decorah with modern conveniences. Landlords report many rentals and several purchases to secure permanent residences. Multiple properties are sought by interested parties who cannot find available housing, marking a clear upward trend in local real estate.
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Decorah
Simple cork puzzle spins bottle by nail force
In EF J Parman's west window a bottle lies inverted with a cork and a nail driving through it. Four safety razors are fastened to the cork, and the nail tip rests on the bottle as the cork revolves slowly. The puzzle asks for the power causing the rotation and invites solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. J. Parman’s
Methodist Church Announcement For Next Sunday Services
Next Sunday at 10 30 a m the pastor will speak on The Man Behind the Baggage In the evening a special service for men who think with the subject Is Jesus Christ Divine There will be special music at both services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ Divine
Overcoat Sale Promises Fit and Quality by Hagen the Tailor
A local tailor Hagen urges customers to order winter overcoats now, boasting a line of Meltons and Kerseys at good prices. He promises made to measure fit and first class service in material and workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen
Tatlor
Teachers Examination Schedule At Decorah Court House
Regular teachers examination will be held at the Court House in Decorah on Wednesday Thursday and Friday October 24 25 and 28. Examinations begin at 8 o clock a m. County Superintendent Huyler Schall Hutchinsons Lowneys and Liggett s candies fresh at Parman s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Decorah
Reque
Huyler’s
Schall-Hutchinson’ ‘S
Lowney’s
Liggett’s
Parman’s
The Silent Reaper and Nels Norgaard Rites
Miss Sadie Vick eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T T Vick died October 10 after a long illness from Brights disease. Funeral Sunday at Rev I B Torrison's church with burial in Norwegian cemetery. Born May 11, 1890 she is survived by parents brother Arthur and sister Sadie. Nels Norgaard a Springfield township resident died October 12 aged ninety two. Immigrant from Hallingdal Norway he came to Winneshiek county in 1861 and is survived by his wife and seven children. Funeral Tuesday at Washington Prairie church with Rev Paul Koren officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hanson
Lewiston
Montana
Decorah
Tillie Ness
Ossian
B. Harmon
Lelia Wilson
Omaha
A. A. Hallett
Epworth
Jesse A. G
St. Paul
A. Bradish
Wm. Ballentine
M. J. Willsie
Cresco
Mabel Milwold
D. C. Graham
Elizabeth Thompson
Rockford
EF. Holt
Helen Wilcox
Minneapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
J. H. Lehman
Harold
Clinton
W. C. Duffy
Dilla Logsdon
Casper
Wyo
Emil Johanson
Rosella Lamb
Chas. Lynch
Waucoma
Luke O’brien
Ingrid
Ella Wangsness
Calmar
R. K. Ulen
Clara M. Feltis
Cantalia
Wm. Peckham
Arthur Vick
Sadie Vick
J. M. Anderson
Waterville
Luther College
M. H. Chamberlin
Kels Drake
Gertrude Golz
Minnie Golz
Waterloo
Wm. Lynch
Bluffton
Wancoma
Alice Telford
South Dakota
Mary Elwick
Hazelton
Thos, Elwick
Edith Gibbs
Elmer
Rewe
Jefferson
Iowa
Fred
Ed. Sellman
Frank May
Milwaukee
G. R. Baker
Ridgeway
H. R. Wells
Warren Hoyt
Postville
Fred Bell
T. A. Jayne
McGregor
Anna Suste
J. C. Wist
Seattle
Wash
C. Milbeck
Walker
C. H. Glover
John Dinger
R. F. Salter and Son
Cyrus McKay
John Peake
P. C. Bloomfield
Elkader
Andrew Anderson
Alma
Clarion
Len Birdsell
Cartersville
Will
George Thayer
James Hogarth
C. M. Dahl
Deadwood
S. D
Earl Stoddard
C. H. Bromley
Marshalltown
G. P. Haug
Francesca Brunning
Chicago
C. P. Stouffer
M. D. Wells
Wells
J. D. Lutz
Helen
Powell River
B. C
Fred Chase
Fredericksburg
Calgary
Canada
Chase
Nelle Chase
Town City
Ella Treat
Wellington McVettie
Waverly
Waverly Deanery
Bertha Rosenthal
Will Rosenthal
Tillie Imlay
Dora
Fred Sehrubbe
T.T. Vick
Bright
Rev
I. B. Torrison
Arthur
Sadie
Nels Norgaard
Springfield Township
Hallingdal
Norway
American
Winneshiek County
Washington Prairie Church
Paul Koren
Bridge Repair Crews Work On Milwaukee Branch Lines
The Milwaukee road bridge crew visited the city Monday night and is inspecting the branch lines to repair and restore bridges. Most bridges are in good condition with only a few needing extensive work to reach first class shape.
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Milwaukee Road
Norwegian Lecture by Jansen Fuhr Tonight at Opera House
Jansen Fuhr of Christiania will lecture in Norwegian on Sweden Norway and Denmark at the opera house tonight. The travel festival features 14,000 feet of moving pictures from the region. Accompanying him is concert pianist Minnie Youngstrom Molin. Fuhr has toured Scandinavia gathering views of the land of the midnight sun, and his lecture and images have earned high praise in past appearances. The talk is in Norwegian but the pictures will engage American audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jansen Fuhr
Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Minnie Youngstrom Molin
Jansen Fahr
Land of the Midnight Sun
Bear's quality clothes and October coffee sale
It proclaims clothes of quality at Bear's with price as a factor and highlights a sale during October offering 28¢ coffee now 25¢ per pound. The note urges readers to sample the coffee and mentions JOHN C. HEXOM & SON and the Republican subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Hexom & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Batley & Son
Will Shea
New Hampton
Mabel Halvorson
Ole Bronsvold
W. R. C. Convention
Ingvoldstad & Co
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knit
Boston Opera
Judge Wells
West
Roney’s Boys
Diddams Place
Luther
Methodist Church
Pilot
the Silent Reaper
Photography
FE. J. Parman
Rexall and
Meritol Lines
Citizens Savings Bank
Decorah, Iowa
E. J. Curtin
O. Casterton
B. J. McKay
F. E. Cratsenberg
F. W. Conover
R. F. B. Portman
John Curtin
McCall's
Skinner
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