Purely Personal notes of Decorah area visitors
John Finn returns from Texas while many locals travel to Rockford Rock Island Ridgeway La Crosse and Rushford for visits. Names include Engbretson McIntosh Espeseth Haberly Casterton Whiteman Marsh Vick Felsterman and many others visiting relatives friends and returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finn
Texas
Myrtle Engbretson
Rockford
Carrie McIntosh
Lime Springs
Ella Espeseth
Ridgeway
C. Haberly
C. O. Casterton
Cresco
Jane Whiteman
la Crosse
Rushford
Jennie Marsh
Albert Lea
Toller Vick
Minneapolis
Arthur
Ida Felsterman
Fayette
C. C. Morley
C. J. Gossman
Denton Burdick Wins Noted Role in Oregon Fraud Case
Denton G. Burdick of Redmond Oregon son of Mr and Mrs Nelson A Burdick has emerged in a land swindle case involving J W Matthes former vice consul at Portland for the Netherlands and two other parties. The scheme sold worthless mortgages earning about 100000 with International Mortgage Bank of Apledorn Holland as principal loser. Burdick aiding District Attorney Evans is tracing the fraud as investigators seek the mortgagor nicknamed Twitchell. Decorah friends celebrate the young man’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ont
Redmond
Oregon
Denton G. Burdick
Nelson A. Burdick
Baker Couple Wed in Detroit and Visit Decorah
Arthur A. Baker and his bride formerly Miss Erva Van Camp of Detroit, Minn, were married in Detroit last Thursday. They arrived in Decorah Sunday and planned a short visit with Mr and Mrs Wimn Waterman of Davenport before returning home. Friends extend felicitations and wishes for prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel McClaskey
Cedar Rapids
Allert K. Larson
la Crosse
Twin Cities
Carl Hanson
Aiken County
Minn
Nome
N. D
A. L. Nelson
Austin
E. R. Miller
Cresco
Peter Ron
C. Hilleman
Mabel
Jamestown
Ralph Bloomfield
B.C. Bernatz
Wm. Linnevold
Edgerton
Wis
John Linnevold
Dontie Mott
Lilian Wohlford
Robert Thomson
Roy Relf
A. W. Savage
Coggan
Iowa
Emma Dunning
Haladay
D. Dickson
R. H. McCloud
Granger
Geo. Daniels
H.C. Hjerleid
Miss Iverson
St. Paul
Marion Johnson
Gillette
Howard Cummings
H. M. Cummings
Harry Epperson
Sioux City
R. Algyer
Elizabeth Woodward
Carbondale
A. C. Woodward
A. H. Natvig
L. N
Ole Seim
Vast
Soldiers Wineve
Marjorie Crawford
Decorah
Chris, Dale
Minneapolis
W. T. Symonds
Spokane
John
Three Forks
Mont
Ed. Olen
Waterloo
K. Olson
Bud Bros
Ella Kreutzer
A. L. Abbey
L. A. Marsh
Ames
Nellie Abbey
Florence Marsh
B. B. Maland
HH. Engbretson
Harmony
Adkins
Grinnell
Alys Tarvestad
A. M. Chafer
Billings
Moent
Chafee
Geo
Draper
Biloxi
Wilbur N. Bowman
Mason City
Peter Quinn, Jr
Omaha
Neb
Peter Quinn
Anna
Quinn
South Omaha
J. L. Koehner
John Seekatz
Canada
Seekatz
Garnaville
H. T. Ramlo
Canoe Township
Julia Jossendal
Locust
Elmer Gibbs
LaCrosse
Dr. Swezey
Rochester
Drs. Mayo
Peter S. Bidne
N. R. Groff
Owatonna
Theo. Anfinson
Towner
Bessie White
Faith
Canistota
John Murray
Waukon
H. J. Jennisoh
Julia Barth
Charles City
A. Smith
Irene Daniels
J. M. Roberts
Winona
Frank Landers
E. C. Dirks
Wambassa
Wm. Dresselhaus
T. W. Holmes
Barfoot
Farmington
Will Smith
Wansan
C. M. Wilson
Ole Halvorson
Portland
Nod
B. Arneson
Camas
Jacob Hamre
Meota
Hamre
Winnipeg
Marion Chafee
Geo. Draper
Mississippi
F. W. Koenig
Wilton
John Seegmiller
Sargent
F. W. Drommhausen
Ole Haugen
Ossian
Salt Lake City
Arthur A. Baker
A.C. Baker
Erva van Camp
Detroit
Scandinavian Editors Meet in Decorah for National Gathering
The Scandinavian and Danish editors of the United States plan a national meeting in Decorah on Saturday October 24. The Norske Selskab rooms will host the event with a banquet at the Winneshiek hotel. The annual meeting draws at least twenty leading foreign press editors from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Norske Selskab
Winneshiek
National Association
Empire Theatre Changes Hands
Last Thursday H V Holcomb stepped out and L L Dolson stepped in as ownerof the Empire theatre. Dolson comes from Sac City with motion picture experience and intends to give Empire patrons good shows. Holcomb made many friends here and wishes him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Holcomb
L. L. Dolson
Empire Theatre
Mr. Dolson
Sac City
Empire
Mr. Holcomb
Residence Sale Brings $3400 on West Vernon Street
Fred Carlson sold the West Vernon Street residence occupied by R. P. Sanford to Mrs. Belle Ryterager of Leeds North Carolina for 3400. Possession will be given May 1st. This is the O'Brien property remodeled by Carlson two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carlson
West Vernon Street
R. P. Sanford
Belle Ryterager
Leeds
N. C
O'Brien
Carlson
Wreck Delays Rock Island Passengers Into Wednesday
A Rock Island railroad wreck delayed a Decorah bound train scheduled for 11 p m Tuesday. The passengers arrived at 1 a m Wednesday, extending travel time and disrupting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Decorah
City Officials Dine with Mayor Baker at Winneshick
Decorah city officials were entertained at a dinner last evening hosted by Mayor W. F. Baker at the Winneshick hotel. The event provided a pleasant gathering and goodwill among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Winneshick Hotel
W. F. Baker
Theodore Wold Named Governor of New Federal Bank
Theodore Wold of the Scandinavian American bank has been elected governor of the new federal bank to be established in Minneapolis. From a delivery boy to bank president, his rise through Elbow Lake Little Falls Winona and finally Minneapolis reflects broad backing and statewide recognition. His supporters expect his leadership to lend distinction to the federal bank role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Theodore Wold
Scandinavian American Bank
Federal Bank
Wold
Theodore
K. I. Haugen
Old West Side
Mr. Haugen
Harold Thorson
Elbow Lake
Minnesota
Automobile Collision at Winnebago and Broadway
Sunday near noon at the corner of Winnebago and Broadway John Drew and wife started for home when a Broadway eastbound car at top speed struck their auto. The front wheel broke two spokes the axle cap tore and the wheel sprung. The impact nearly threw the Drews from the machine. The striking vehicle carried two young men who fled without offering aid or identifying themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago and
Broadway
John Drew
Drew
Colt Show Presented by Deco rah Banks Saturday
The colt show sponsored by four Deco rah banks will be held Saturday afternoon starting at 1 30. Prizes cover grade Percherons Belgians Clydesdales and standard bred animals with classes for 1914 weanlings 1913 yearlings draft teams hitched to wagons and best draft mare. Prof W Kennedy Iowa's expert stock will place the animals and discuss farming topics. A live stock parade may follow the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
W.kennedy
Iowa
Synod Votes for Union
The Sioux Falls session of the Norwegian Lutheran synod ended a three day debate on union and approved it by 347 to 170 ballot. The tally falls just short of a two thirds majority, leaving the measure with a narrow victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod
Sioux Falls
Fayette Reporter Bought by County Leader Editors
Hathaway and Griffith announce the Fayette Reporter purchase and plan to merge it with their Fayette County Leader at Fayette. The move consolidates the field and is described as mutually beneficial for the town and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repuettean
Messrs. Hathaway & Griffith
Fayette
Last Day for Gifts to Europe Christmas Ship
Tomorrow October 28 is the final day to bring in gifts to be sent to Europe aboard the Christmas ship. Committees will receive contributions at the Mrs J G Lamm building near the Princess theatre all day to aid packing. Decorah reports a large shipment with items and children’s toys, while fund efforts netted 25 dollars at a Star theatre benefit. Schools and towns Calmar Ossian Castalia also contribute to the cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
J. G. Lamm
Princess Theatre
Decorah
Wm. Pollitt
Fifth Ward
Star Theatre
Calmar
Ossian
Castalia
Harness Dealers Convene in Northeast Iowa
Harness dealers from Allamakee Clayton Fayette and Winneshiek counties met in Masonic parlors for a district convention. Officers elected for the year include Dist Vice President P H Schlatter Secy and Treas Geo Pratt Grievance Committee members J M Frederick E Kleinpel and E F Bidinger. Delegates are eligible for the state meeting in Des Moines next June. After adjournment the group shared a supper at the Winneshiek hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette
Winneshiek
Dist
P. H. Schlatter
Secy. & Treas
Geo. Pratt
Hawkeye, Grievance Com
J. M. Frederick
Waukon
E. Kleinpel
Monona
E. FE. Bidinger
Oelwein
Des Moines
Winneshiek Hotel
Luther College Freshmen and Sophomores Set for Saturday Game
Luther College prepares a football match between its freshmen and sophomores next Saturday on the college gridiron. Authorities currently bar student participation in intercollegiate games but pressure mounts to suspend the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Luther
Donor Provides Scrim Curtains For Hospital Windows
K I Haugen donated 240 yards of scrim in a neat pattern to furnish curtains for 60 hospital windows. The gift comes from Ben Bear's Northern Minnesota Mail rider customers. A message accompanying the contribution notes receipt of a previous letter and a clothing allowance, with a draft enclosed to cover the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. I. Haugen
Ben Bear
Northern
Minnesota Mail
Rider
Forty or Sixty Acre Farm For Sale in Hesper Township
In Section 27 Hesper township 11 miles from Decorah and 64 miles from Ma bel Minn. 45 acres in plow land, acres timber, balance pasture. Good buildings, spring near house. Woven wire fence. For price and terms enquire of A. 0. Anderson on place or C. Beard, Decorah, Iowa. 425
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesper Township
Decorah
Mabel
Minn
Anderson
C. Beard
Lowa
Card of Thanks from the Delaney Family
The Delaney family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness, sympathy, and floral offerings. D. J. Delaney, J. B. Delaney, Andrew Delaney, and Mrs. P. C. Delaney express gratitude. Our mackinaws range from 35.0 and up, the best and newest in the region, available at Bear's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Delaney & Family
D. J. Delaney
J. B. Delaney
Andrew Delaney
Bear's
Boiling coffee explosion harms local residents
Last Thursday near Locust a coffee boiler exploded during a stump clearing bees gathering. Mrs Barth received severe scalds on arm and chest while Mrs Young and other guests narrowly avoided injury as steam and hot liquid sprayed near the supper table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Young
Locust
Mrs. Barth
War horses sought for British army consignments
Mr O'Donnell aiding the Canadian government buys horses for Britain. A carload of heavy horses shipped to Montreal for artillery service. Anderson Bros seek cavalry horses as the market braces for several months. Hair tonic advertisement follows.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Bartey & Son
Carlo A. Sperati
Chicago
Denton Burdick
Gopher State
New Government Institution
Colt
Union
Mrs
Harness Dealers In Convention
John Barth
Phoebe Lincoln
Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co
Mott & CO
A. J. Sorenson
J. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
Treys’ Hearts
Crack O’ Doom
Cleo Madison
Larkin
Ike
Bobby Fuehrer
Julse Glaum
Villian
Max Asher
the Dark Horse
Mary Pickford
Carol Hallaway
Robert Frazer
The
Billy Jacobs
Richelieu
Pauline Bush
Murdock MacQuarrie
National Bank of Decorah
America
L. B. Whitney
D. C. Johnson
H. C. Hjerleid
Cashier
Asst
Huang Ns
Les Ani Gores
Fach
R.N. Thomas
H. Schlatter
Clean Sweep Sale
Plain Price Store
Marlow Building
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