Decorah visitors and movers head through region
A long list of Decorah area residents and visitors is noted with many trips to Ossian Waterloo Minneapolis Davenport and Dubuque. People like Nora Niles Alta Holland Julia Nelson and Bertha Moon are among those highlighted with journeys to join family friends or attend events.
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Nora Niles
Ossian
Decorah
Alta Holland
Waterloo
C. J. Weiser
Minneapolis
J.J
Detroit
Minn
W. B. Reed
E. F. Sellman
Bert Lennon
Davenport
Julia Nelson
Albert Lea
Ben Tuttle
Ridgeway
J. H. Hoye
Jackson Junction
Dresselhaus Bride Weds E C Dirks In Decorah Home
Miss Lillian Dresselhaus daughter of Mr and Mrs Wmn Dresselhaus married E C Dirks of New Ulm Minnesota Sunday evening at six in the bride’s home. Rev Cameron of Decorah officiated with Rev Hohn of New Ulm assisting. Witnesses included C H Dirks Eleanor and Mrs Hohn of New Ulm. The couple will reside in New Ulm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kenyon
Canada
O. Peterson
Cresco
L. V. Strayer
P. E. Hall
FE. C. Shaw
Ray Topliff
Postville
Nellie Daniels
Osslag
Alice Daniels
Ed. Johnson
W. W
George L. Smith
N. L. Barry
Hastings
Minn
Tuesay
Manley Ousley
Austin
M. B Ousley
C. W
Crookston
Dudley
Paul Qualley
Olaf Qualley
Clinton B. Puntney
Bridgewater
S. C
Woodcock
Brisbane
Australia
R. F. B. Portman
Portman
Eleanor Dirks
New Uln
Min
T. Connor
L. C. Reed
Howard
N. D
Fred Boyd
E. P. Bennett
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Washington
Mary Shea
Hunter, N. D
H. M. Weiser
Bismarck
Hi. 1. Rice
Lillian Dresselhaus
Wmn. Dresselhaus
E. C. Dirks
New Ulm
Cameron
Decorah
Hohn
C. H. Dirks
Eleanor
Fire injures preacher during service at Freeport schoolhouse
During Tuesday night worship at a Freeport schoolhouse Rev. W. Wolfe attempted to fix a leaking gasoline lamp. An explosion burned his wrists and set a small fire, quickly extinguished.
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Freeport
Kk. W. Wolfe
Chicago Visitors Make Early Hart Schaffner & Marx Picks
Ben and Edw. Bear, Chicago visitors, spent two days from Saturday night to Sunday morning placing advance selections in Hart Schaffner & Marx for next spring and summer trade.
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Ben
Edw. Bear
Chicago
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Lyceum Course Opens Oct 30 in Decorah
Only forty season tickets remain to fill the Grand Opera House reserved seats for the Decorah Lyceum course opening Oct 30. The Oratorio Artists, a quartet of leading vocalists, are the first attraction and highly anticipated by ticket holders. Agnes!
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Decorah Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Decorah
Agnes
Fifth Avenue Chorus Season Debut Promises Star Solos
Kimball the soprano serves as soloist for the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in New York. Elsie Baker sings as contralto after December concerts with the Minneapolis and St Paul orchestras. Reed Miller and Frederick Wheeler headline with major American oratorio groups. Ward Lewis chosen as pianist to complete the ensemble. Lyceum season tickets cost 175 dollars with 75 cent opening admission and 50 cents for subsequent performances.
Moving to new quarters for Soukup and Hutchinson
Last Tuesday a sign with the Victor dog image appeared on the John Marlow building on Water street announcing M. J. Soukup’s move. Soukup plans to relocate next Monday, with new furnishings and a premier store in the state. Dr. Hutchinson also plans to move upstairs next Monday with new up to date furnishings.
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John Marlow
Water Street
Victor
M. J. Soukup
N Jacobs Loses an Eye
Mrs. Frank Young has helped care for her father N Jacobs who recently had an eye removed after a iritis like condition proved serious. A specialist from Dubuque advised the operation which was performed and Mr Jacobs rests comfortably.
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Frank Young
Hawkeye
N. Jacobs
Dubuque
Jacobs
Double Celebration Marked by Rosenthal and Reed
A Decorah department hosts a double celebration honoring Emil Rosenthal for ten years of service and recognizing L. O. Reed as a principal member who joined with Rosenthal and has served actively and efficiently since then.
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Emil Rosenthal
Decorah
L. O. Reed
Reed
Rosenthal
Fire in Otto Miller Home Quickly Put Out in Ward Four
A small fire in the Otto Miller residence in ward four started at the chimney and spread to the roof. Firefighters arrived soon after the alarm, contained the blaze quickly, and extinguished it within moments.
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4Th Ward
Otto Miller
Off to Grand Lodge in Fort Dodge
kK Catting and wife Richard Buck nell and wife Miss Ella Marlow Dr C L Topliff B O Marsh and BE C Grant left Sunday for the annual meeting of the Iowa Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Fort Dodge.
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Kk. W. Catting
Richard Bucknell
Ella Marlow
C. L. Topliff
B. O. Marsh
BE. C. Grant
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Enjoyable Serenade by Luther College Concert Band
The Luther College Concert Band drew a large crowd last Saturday as they paraded from Water Street to the Winne shiek hotel. Prof Sperati prepared a program with new selections and the band, despite difficult fingering from the chill, delivered creditable performances. The concert suggested the group will be the best Sperati has directed on the Norway trip for the centennial celebration next spring, perhaps unequaled in any American school.
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Luther College
West End
Waterstreet
Winneshiek Hotel
Prof
Sperati
Norway
America
Reunion of 38th Town regiment at New Hampton
Last week the 38th Town regiment reunion at New Hampton drew many survivors and comrades. Cadwell spoke on the toast Swimming Under Fire, recalling a government recognition from fifty years ago. Dad recalled conducting the first train into New Hampton forty four years ago.
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38Th Town Regiment
New Hampton
Cadwell
Dad
Notice to Decorah Choral Union Members
The Decorah Choral Union will meet Monday October 27 1913 in the F N E L church parlors from 7 45 to 9 45 PM. Officers of the executive committee should attend. The first meeting on October 20 showed good attendance with new members. Members are asked to bring copies of The Seasons.
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Decorah Choral Union
Choral Union
Surprise Farewell Party for Hamres Before Ossian Move
Mr and Mrs O L Hamre were surprised by the Kensington Club and friends last Friday evening as they prepared to move to Ossian. They received a casserole and a money gift, and the event was described as very enjoyable.
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O. L. Hamre
Kensington Club
Ossian
Shop Improvements by Tailor C O Hagen
C O Hagen the tailor has completed a shop rearrangement to better display goods gain more room and improve working conditions. He also highlights his winter suitings stock for the season.
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C. O. Hagen
Geo Baker Hurt at Father's Lumber Yard Incident
Geo Baker was injured when a large lumber pile collapsed at his father's yard last Monday. He suffered bruising to the head and body but no serious injuries are expected as of this report.
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Geo
Baker
Geese Head South Ahead of Winter
Residents report nightly geese and ducks migrating overhead as winter approaches. Birds fly in waves toward southern wintering grounds, with geese loudly advertising the season change.
New Halloween Goods In Fresh Stock At Plain Price Store
A new shipment has arrived and stock is continually updating at The Plain Price Store. Watch display windows for Halloween goods and snappy merchandise at reasonable prices with 10c items as a specialty.
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Hallowe'en
Laughter That Raises the Roof in Nov 1 Grand Opera
The comedy Baby Mine by Margaret Mayo comes to the Grand Opera House Saturday night November 1. It ran a full year at Daly's Theatre New York and its second year at Sir Charles Wyndham's Criterion Theatre London. Wm. A. Brady Ltd directs the tour and has sent Way Down East and Robert Mantell on prior productions.
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Grand Opera House
Margaret Mayo
Daly’s Theatre
New York
Charles Wyndam
Criterion Theatre
London
Wm. A. Brady
Rev Nicolai Larsen Sails to China for Post
Rev Nicolai Larsen oldest son of Dr Laur Larsen reports arrival in China by the 13th if no delay. From Moscow on Oct 1 he writes of a meeting with his brother Jakob in England and travel through Norway Germany and Russia. He praises the Russian Siberian railway trains as the finest and most luxurious seen.
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Nicolai Larsen
Laur. Larsen
China
Moscow
Jakob
England
Norway
Germany
Russia
Hogs Weigh In As Mock Money Sells For $8 A Cwt
Last Thursday a Republican reporter spotted Albert Wingate of Hesper atop a wagon of red hogs posed as money in a stunt. Eight hogs were loaded with a net weight of 250 pounds and fetched $8.00 per hundredweight, totaling about $20.00 in value.
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Albert Wingate
Hesper O
Albert
State official praises county home management
E. Osborne of the state board of control visited the county home last Thursday and called the institution very satisfactory. He complimented Chairman Meyer and Manager Funke on how the home was run.
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E. Osborne
State Board of Control
Meyer
Funke
Inspecting Mail Service and Parsifal at Empire Theater
Frank P. Smith of St. Paul visited the city with mail clerks to review postal operations as far as railway service. BEN BEAR offers fur coats from $10 to $15 with heavy sheep lined cloaks and moleskin exteriors, promising best value. Parsifal, Wagner’s grand production, screens Wednesday October 29 at the Empire Theatre with matinee and evening showtimes.
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Frank P. Smith
St. Paul
Post Office Department
Ben Bear
Richard Wagner
Empire Theatre
Dry Oak and Poplar Wood For Sale In Ronan
Four hauling teams available for prompt delivery of dry oak and poplar wood. Ring phone No. 124, 42 at Ronan Wood and Land for arrangements.
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Ronan Wood & Land
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Cedar Rapids
Charles
Ida Reum
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C. E. Severance
J. E. Lappen
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Winona
J. H. Lehman
W. C. Duffy
M. W. Daubney
C. W. Burdick
H. A. Dixson
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A. Gunderson
la Crosse
E. P. Thompson
G. W. Schamel
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Margaret Moore
Crescoyinom Zenda
Kanana
M. W. Karman
Harmony
George Hoehhaus
Nelson Burdick
Dunbar
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Ore
Decorahee
Nels Ramsey
C. D. Matteson
Canton
Minnies
Tipp
Mra
A. A. Thompson
Ogilvie
W. F. Abbey
Council Bluffs
Grand Chapter of
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Rachel Smalley
Thornton
Sarah East
Spring View
Neh
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M. M. Fenton
W. H.winter
C. M. McIntosh
Lime Springs
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Baker Medicine Co
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F. D. Wilde
John Wold
Eodore
Seattle
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L. P. Gellerman
Wm. Gellerman
Henry
Fred Gellerman
Cloquet
Cavour
J. FE. Quamn
Edgar Jahr
Bird Island
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Josie Jahr
H. Conigisky
W. C. Adams
Osage
D. EK. Cutler
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Lyceum
Reed Miller
Agnes Kimball
Elsie Baker
Frederick Wheele
Grand Lodge
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Winnebago St. Decorah
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N. Larsen
Princess Theater
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Mme
Sarah Bernhhardt
ALL Star Company
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