Purely Personal Movements Across Decorah Area
Sigurd Arneson visits from Mason City while many Decorah residents travel to Waterloo Elgin and Chicago on friendly visits. Numerous calls and brief trips occur to Calmar, Ossian, Preston, New Hampton, Ridgeway, Rochester and Madison as friends and relatives spend days with families, attend weddings, and visit schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigurd Arneson
Mason City
F. B. Bailey
Waterloo
Ollie Blagsvedt
Calmar
A. C. Heck of
Ossian
Decorah
M. J. Stevens
Elgin
F. J. Curtin
North Dakota
Minneapolis
S.J. Fraser
St. James
Minn
Nellie Schoonmaker
Castalia
H. O. Barlow
Highland Township
E. J. Curtin
Lurton
Chicago
Ina
Blanche Marlow
St. Paul
Miss Ta DuMez
Stevensville
Wedding of Miss M Constance Sherry and Mr Joseph F Robinson
At St Benedicts church on Tuesday October 14 7 30 am Father Howe presiding Miss M Constance Sherry daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Sherry and Mr Joseph F Robinson of New Hampton wed Attendants were Mr and Mrs W Cusack A wedding breakfast followed at the Sherry home The couple plan a honeymoon to the North visiting the Twin Cities and will reside in a new cottage on Last Spring street New Hampton The bride a St Marys College gradu ate in Prairie du Chien is praised for grace and music The groom recently a commercial salesman now with Robinson Cusack grocers is noted as an enterprising young business man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Eberhart
Elkader
M. Steyer
Nev. Gallagher
Margaret
Dubuque
P Gallagher
Willard van Pelt
Marie
Muriel
New Hampton
Lester van Pelt
George E. Smith
Milwaukee
M. Wilson
Carrie Simle
Madison
Wis
Peter Johnson
W. P. Knowlton
Newson School Book Co
Frank Gibson
C. C. Freeberg
Chicago
Hilda Berrum
la Crosse
L. S. Dale
Clara Ambli
A. Whalen
Dane
Frivaler
O. Davidson
I. A. Engen
Galesville
J. Gossman
Cresco
Glen
Cross of
Hom
AL H H. Fretheim
Decorah
Spillville
Austin
D.C. Moore
Fred A. Moore
Conover
Grafton
N. D
Keeb
Eastman
Trattsville
LeMars
James Moye
Julia Giermo
Mer
Boo
Fred Stihring
Mensett
St. Benedict’s Church
Father Howe
M. Constance Sherry
Hugh Sherry
Joseph F. Robinson
W. Cusack
St. Mary’s College
Prairie du Chien
Robinson & Cusack, Grocers
Miss Shilton Resigns From Decorah Schools
Grace Shilton, supervisor of art and penmanship in Decorah public schools, resigned effective November 1 to take a higher salary post in Madison Wisconsin. The board grieves the loss, praises her work, and is in early talks to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Shilton
Decorah
Madison
Wis
Miss Shilton
Institute Begins Today for Winneshiek Teachers
An inspirational institute for Winneshiek county public school teachers opens today and continues tomorrow. Supt. Miller has assembled noted educators and speakers led by Dr. Preston W. Search who will lecture on Face to Face with Great deals and Switzerland Illuminated. Also presenting are penmanship expert Morris King, State High School Inspector A. Fuller Jr., and Dr. Edwin Diller Starbuck with talks on The Worth of a Child and The Child's Centered Education. All talks and Madam Ohlson Soleni’s musical lecture are free to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Miller
Middle West
Preston W. Search
Lynceum
Chautauqua
Morris King
Laurel School Book Co
A. ©. Fuller, Jr
Edwin Diller Starbuck
Madam Ohlson-Soleni
Children Hour by Ed Mund Vance Cooke at Decorah Lyceum
Ed mund Vance Cooke, poet entertainer, appears Friday October 29 for Decorah lyceum Children’s Hour at 3 50 PM in the high school auditorium. He arrives 3 05 and will go directly to the school. Ten cents admission for children. elders may attend his Grand Opera House evening program in Nineteen Hundred and Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Vance Cooke
Decorah Lyceum
Mr. Cooke
Grand Opera House
Stricken Woman Suffering Paralysis in Local Notice
Mrs. Mackenstadt was stricken with paralysis at 10 30 Tuesday morning affecting her right side. Dr Thomas attended and she rallied in the afternoon but worsened overnight and yesterday her condition was not encouraging. She has not been in good health for a year or more and her heart is affected. friends sympathize with her in her affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenstadt
Thomas
Marriage at Elkader Unites Emil Frederick and Alice Hallman
On Tuesday October 19 at Elkader Rev Easton officiated the marriage of Emil Frederick and Miss Alice Hallman both of Decorah. The groom is the youngest member of Ben Tear's force and a steady, industrious man. His bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Mugene Hallman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Easton
Emil Frederick
Alice Hallman
Ben Tear
Mugene Hallman
Senator Kenyon visits town for harvest festival speech
Senator Kenyon spent Tuesday afternoon in town renewing acquaintances and addressing a harvest festival in Alla makee's capital after a brief visit with Waukon citizens. The piece lauds his earnestness and candor. Katherine Hustvedt, with six years teaching experience, offers piano and harmony lessons at 401 Grove St or by phone 328.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Waukon
Allamakee
Towa
Dolliver
Katherine Hustvedt
Grove St
October Crab Apple Blossoms in Hesper Neighborhood
Hesper correspondent notes crab apples in bloom again in that neighborhood amid autumn seasonal sights. The prompt questions whether anyone would call this a backward scene given the renewed blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesper
Bear's Suit Cases Offer Premium Grades Up To 87.50
BeAr suit cases claim top grade quality with pricing up to 87 dollars and fifty cents. The advertisement stresses high value and best materials to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear's
Hold-up in Calmar Yards Falls on Hobo Row
A Wisconsin man traveling to Clayton was robbed near Calmar railroad yards last Friday evening. He was struck with brass knuckles, robbed of 25, and left unconscious. A passing extra train likely aided the robber’s escape. no suspect was found. Local yards are described as a hoboes’ rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Wisconsin
Clayton
Calmar Yards
Correction on Valleau Brainard marriage notice
A correction explains a prior item incorrectly stated that Mrs. Angie Valleau of Grinnell married S. O. Brainard of South Dakota. The couple is actually Miss Erma Valleau who married Mr. Brainard in early September. The correction came after Mrs. Valleau learned the truth during a visit to Frankville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recubican
Angie Vallean
Grinnell
O. Brainard
South Dakota
Valleanu
Erma Valleau
Brainard
Violin Solo by Florence Freedell at O Hara Show
An added attraction for Fiske O'Hara's entertainment on Thursday night October 28 features violin solos between the first and second acts by Florence Freedell, a member of the O'Hara company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiske O'Hara
Florence Freedell
O'Hara
Gilmartin Returns to Colmar Austin Run
Mike Gilmartin has returned to his run between Colmar and Austin and Fred Campbell is back on the Decorah run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gilmartin
Colmar
Austin
Fred Campbell
Decorah
Lamb's wool union suit offered at $1.00 guarantee by BEN BEAR
A seller named BEN BEAR advertises an extra quality Lamb's wool union suit priced at $1.00 and guarantees the product. The ad emphasizes a bargain for winter undergarments and highlights the trusted brand claim. The short notice aims to attract cost-conscious customers seeking durable underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Grand Lodge in session at Waterloo this week
The f C O F grand lodge convenes in Waterloo with delegates from local bodies. R Bucknell serves as grand encampment delegate and Dr C L Topliff as subordinate lodge rep, Rose Bucknell as Rebekah assembly rep. Mrs E W Cutting to be installed as assembly president amid visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. O. F. Grand Lodge
Waterloo
R. Bucknell
C. L. Topliff
Rose Bucknell
Rebekah
E. W. Cutting
H. M. Cummings
E. T. Reed
R. F. Tyler
C. L. Toplitt
Messrs. Cutting
M. O. Dalvey
New Arrival At Jail House Heralded Baby Boy Born To Ellings
A baby boy arrived Monday evening at the home of Sheriff and Mrs Ole Ellings. The birth occurred in the jail building, but authorities say it will not affect future duties or reflections on the family. The child is deemed of growing importance though not yet eligible to be deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Ellings
Bear's Advertises Unmatched Value Across All Purchases
A bold retail claim asserts unbeatable prices and quality, declaring full backing of every dollar spent. The message emphasizes total customer satisfaction and nationwide merchant superiority.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Bones
M. Triska
WH. 4. Krog
Ridgeway
Anderson
Lutie Larsen
KE. W. Cutting
L. M. Small
Helman
R. H. Tracy
J. F. Ellickson
Madison, Minn
A. EF. Ellickson
Philip Stoskopf
Preston
CC. W. Breymann
Freeport
A. A. Lee
Ida Townsend
McGregor
Decorah Public Schools
G. Q. Gardner
Susie Vaal
Albany
H. VW. Green
Des Moines
H. J. Green
Sear Johnson
F. A. Germann
A. G. Gruver
Cedar Rapids
R.A Engbretson
M. V. Facey
Pert Fraser
Frese
Eo ML Sunnes
Simonsen
Arena
Frank Andres
Mr. Andres
T. F. Auchmoody
BE. M. Kimbark
Robert Thomson
Jersey City
Geo. Trowbridge
R. Bloomfield
Bert Bernatz
Harry Nesheim
Wankon
Andrew Riste
Boyd, Minn
Petra
Enos Barfoot
Kimball
Neb
Peter Morton
New York
Hymeneas
Institute
Winneshick
Senator “Kenyon
the National Bank of Decorah
Gilmartin
Grand Lodge
Bear
Sula
Albrecht Furs
Mott & CO
Mr. Edison
Edison
Knights of Pythias Hall
Meyerbeer
Marie Delna
Ava Maria
Schubert
Wilhelm Carl Flesch
Caro Nome
Verdi Alice Verlet
Depuis le Jour
Louise
Charpentier
Anna Case
Elizabeth Spencer
Royal Fish
Brahms-Joachim
Albert Spalding
Kathleen
Westendorf
Walter van Brunt
Vollstedt American Symphony Orchestra
Strauss American Symphony Orchestra
Teenie
Eenie
Weenie
Suzi
Lincke
Helen Clark
Joseph A. Phillips
Thomas Chambers
William Tell
Rossini Edison
FE. J. Parman
Iowa
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