Residents and visitors mingle in Decorah area notices
Local society notes reveal numerous trips and stays as Calmar Decorah Cresco Mason City and Minneapolis residents travel for visits business and family. Names include Logsdon McIntosh Rosa Wangler Christianson Marlow Falck Wing Gardiner and many others with moves to Lime Springs Cresco Cedar Falls and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beevar
Calmar
T. P. Logsdon
Waterville
Carrie McIntosh
Lime Springs
J. J. Rosa
Cresco
A. J. Heinen
Decorah
Albert Wangler
Dyersville
Charles
R.A. Algyer
Leavenworth
Wash
Will Rima
Waureka
Wis
H. B. Ward
M. A. Shea
Price
Mary Jane
Albert Peterson
Scarville
Winger
H. Wing
New Albia
Reiser
Sigurd Reque
Albert Lea
L. 8
Chas. Leonard
Lawler
A.end
John Malano
Metropolitan Quartette Delights Decorah Audience
The Metropolitan Grand Quartette performed to a near full Decorah Lyceum course despite rain storms. The fourteen section concert with eighteen encores featured solos by Paul L. Chase Richard E. Yarndley Fenwick A. Newell and A S Cowperthwaite with piano by Mrs Newell. The group will make Edison and Columbia phonograph records on their coast trip next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum
Decorah
Cadman
Land of the Sky Blue Water
O'Harddelot
de Koven
Kipling
Paul L. Chase
Wright
Richard E. Yarndley
Fenwick A. ‘Newell
Pocketbook Stolen At Milwaukee Depot
Mrs. Frank Speck found her pocketbook stolen at the Milwaukee depot after leaving it in a baby buggy while she entered the waiting room to arrange travel to Cresco. The theft occurred within a minute on a crowded platform, showing audacity in a public place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Speck
Milwaukee
Cresco
Satehel Ie
Submarine Sinkings Spotted From Nearby Vessel
Mr and Mrs F A Baker returned home Tuesday morning after a six week eastern tour visiting Chicago Washington Boston New York and other points. A few days after the sinking of six vessels off the eastern coast by a German submarine the Bakers were on a boat passing the spot where the incident occurred amid several United States ships nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Emily Osland
Kloster
Chester Mony
Cora Headington
Ella
Marlow
Cedar Rapids
Geo. Fitch
Minnehaha
M. B. Fitch
Frank McConnell
St. Paul
P. Donlan
Walter Graham
Dubuque
Agnes Graham
P. B. Halverson
Duluth
K. Vaaler
H. L. Deacon
Anna Deacon
Ames
Constance Jarstad
C. V. Wingard
Skyberg
Minn
Harry Baker
A. C. Baker
Detroit
D. E. Cutler
Walter Adams
Sioux Falls
Hannah Parman
E. J
Elmer Parman
Cedar Falls
Harry Vogle
New York
Ben Bear
California
Ruby Bruenning
Amy Stouffer
Decorah
Simmons
Chicago
Tagelf Qualley
Luther Cones
Orfordaville
Wis
Louise
Nettie Barfoot
Ohio
Indiana
D. Banning
Frank Allen
T. P. Logsdon
Ossian
H. J. Ellefson
Ellefson
Spring Green
C. J. Pagin
Washington Prairie
Minneapolis
Pagin
Minnie A. Bailey
Grand Forks
Nancy
T. A. Bailey
Owatonna
F. K. Howden
Montana
Ole Simmonson
Gilbert Blekeberg
Madison Township
Simmonson
John Harter
Alvin Kratz
Grand Rapids
N. D
Mrs
F. A. Baker
Washington
Boston
Mrs. Baker
United States
New arrival at Green home a nine pound baby boy
A baby boy weighing nine pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green last Sunday morning. Both mother and child are reported in good condition. The infant’s vigorous clapping suggests he may become a notable drummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Green
Evenson Opens New Store Space for Local Trade
John Evenson has moved into a new building and plans to commence business, inviting customers to call and visit as arrangements continue. He emphasizes a fine location and readiness to serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evenson
Hunting Licenses Applications Rush at County Auditor
Applications for hunting licenses are arriving quickly at the County Auditors office. By yesterday noon 494 licenses had been issued.
Annual Oyster Supper and Lunch at United Lutheran Church
Dorcas society will serve an oyster supper and lunch in church parlors on Saturday October 28. Lunch starts at three o'clock for twenty cents and supper at five for twenty five cents, totaling thirty five cents for both meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the
United Lutheran Church
Decorah defeats Osage in hard fought gridiron clash
Decorah high school edged Osage 14 to 6 on Monday afternoon in a tense game. Qualley scored a first half touchdown with Evans kicking the goal, and Schlatter added another in the second quarter with Evans again converting. Osage replied with a late first half TD but failed on the kick. Third quarter was scoreless. Decorah held firm late as Osage threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Osage Academy
Decorah
Osage
Qualley
Evans
Schlatter
Madson
Luther
W. I. Atkinson
Registration Rules for Decorah Voters
Notice requires every male citizen in Decorah to register to vote. Registration runs October 26 to 28 and November 4 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Election day is November 7 with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Obituaries for Mrs Perry and Miss Bogardus in Winneshiek county
Obituary notices from Austin and Winneshiek county report the death of Mrs Alfred E. Perry in Austin due to complications of diseases. Funeral and interment details follow, naming surviving children and relatives. A second obituary for Malinda Creson Bogardus notes her death in Winneshiek county after illness, with homestead care by Wilson Daubney, and describes her cheerful, selfless life and a funeral at the family home with Rev Margaret Olmstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Minn
Alfred E. Perry
Hesper
Susan A. Webb
Adrian Midh
Ezekiel Webb
Winneshiek County
Hesper Township
C. E. Perry
Albert Perry
Austin, Minn
L. F. Kellogg
Marshalltown
C. J. Barth
Decorah
Miss Bogardus
Wilson Daubney
Malinda Creson Bogardus
Kane County
Ill
Margaret Olmstead
Unity Church
Phelps Cemetery
The Soldiers Vote Leaders Named by Governor Clarke
Governor Clarke selects a panel to conduct soldiers voting at the border. The district includes Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek counties with counts 4 5 1 3 2 2. The vote team includes F M Hoege T Mahoney Col C J Wilson and Sen G L Caswell, all democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Ossian
F. M. Hoege
The
Tribune
Perry
T It. Mahoney
Iowa National Guard
Boone
C. J. Wilson
Washington
G. L. Caswell
Denison
Mahoney
Caswell
Local Power Supplants City Lights By Steam Plant
The Upper Iowa Power company has switched to using the local steam plant to light the city. Low water in the Upper Iowa river reduces hydro power, causing a temporary shortfall for the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa Power Company
Upper
Iowa
Evans to speak at Grand Opera House Monday evening
Carl Evans, the Democratic candidate for Congress, will speak at the Grand Opera House next Monday at 8 o'clock. The item includes a local notice style and an aside about cheese as unrelated filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Evans
Congress
Grand Opera House
Watch Recovered at State University Incident
Walter Jewell reported his graduation gift watch stolen from training quarters while practicing on the football field at the State University in Town City. A university freshman, a colored boy, was suspected and tied to the theft. the watch was recovered and the student dropped from the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Town City
Walter Jewell
B. E. Jewell
Walter
Decorah High School
Edison Demonstration Tonight at Decorah Grand
Miss Elizabeth Spencer of New York arrives in Decorah for a tonetest with the Edison phonograph at the Grand. She will sing several records while the machine reproduces them, assisted by violinist Abraham Bond. Manager Coup reports strong demand for admission tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Spencer
New York
Decorah
Decorah Music Shop
Edison Phonograph
Grand
Abraham Bond
Edison
Snowy Walk Sparks Memories of Winter Drift Tales
L. L. Cadwell traveled to Mason City last Saturday and found ground snow from New Hampton to the city with fences piled two to three feet high. He recalled winter duties as a conductor on the I. and M. division and bucked many drifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cadwell
Mason City
New Hampton
Valuable city property for quick sale at once
Advertised letters remaining at the office last Monday include Mrs. E.R. Conklin, Mr. John Be, John son, Mr. Jas. Kelly, Miss Margrater, Miss A. J. Reune, Miss Martha Severson, Miss Inda Simpon, Miss Dora Thompson, Austin FP, Tria. R. F. Gibson notes a rare bargain with price set to rise soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Gibson
E.R. Conklin
John Be, Johnson
Jas. Kelly
Margrater
Mie
A. J. Reune
Martha Severson
Inda Simpon
Dora Thompsson
Austin
September tax receipts and county disbursements report
September tax receipts brought in 131 690 17 with a treasury balance of 31 247 72 at opening and 133 383 70 after disbursements of 28 554 19. Principal items include state counties road and local fund payments, with motor vehicle disbursement shown as a transfer to the board of supervisors and not counted in tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Poe
Cc County
Insane Bridge
Decorah Corporation
Spillville Corporation
Ridgeway Corporation
Teachers’ Institute
Mi Co
Jame Collins Elected to Burlington Way Supervisorship
Jame Collins of Waukon is elected permanent supervisor of the Burlington Way from McGregor to Cresco and outlines a route through Mona na and Decorah to Cresco. The Decorah to Waukon stretch is the regular county road already painted by the local automobile club. Officials will soon color the poles yellow and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jame Collins
Waukon
Burlington Way
McGregor
Cresco
Monona
Decorah
Decorah Market Prices Mixed and Higher
Market prices are mixed and generally higher in Decorah. Wheat ranges from 1.35 to 1.65 per unit, barley around 1.00, timothy steady at 3.75 to 4.00, corn 60 cents, flour 2.50 to 2.65 per fifty a sack, potatoes 1.40 to 1.65, eggs 28 cents and dairy butter 33 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
County disbursements announce October school warrants
County Treasurer Christen issued warrants totaling 48,871.14 on October 1 for school districts. Decorah led with 13,367.05, Calmar received 4,944.69, and Ossian 2,403.11 in disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christen
Decorah
Calmar
Ossian
Decorah Tailor J H Mackenstadt Stricken by Stroke
Decorah veteran tailor J H Mackenstadt is confined to bed after a light paralysis stroke sustained early last week. He is expected to recover and be up and about in two or three weeks, according to physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mackenstadt
Decorah
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Marietta LaMay
Chas. Lange
Grenada
Jer
Claire McKinney
Fredericksburg
Hagar Delaney
F. J. Conover
Geo. Schamel
Waterloo
Chas. Falck
Fred Griswold
Elkader
G. Parks
Sherrard
Hiller
Ammer
Katherine Hustvedt
Humker
L. A. Dessell
Sam Anderson
Jacob Anderson
Charles City
Roy
Schulze
Peter Johnson
Albert Anfinson
St. Olaf
Arveson
John Miller
L. Rudd
J. E. Payne Re
Bay
T. A. Tayne
Aitkin, Minn
Albert Vance
Portland
Ore
A. N. Vance
Metropolitan Quartette
Academy
West Union
Oelwein
Independence
Paul Swezey
D. H
Storla
Sce
Fred
Rosenthal
Citizens Savings Bank
Decorah Markets
Fred J. Rosenthal
Roquefort
Fromage DE Brie
Decorah Coat and Suit Store
A. Ramsey
Prop
Decorah Furniture Store
Stewart N
Decorah Furniture Co
H. A. Schremser
A. Leytze
Henry Ness
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