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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
9
Local notes wrap residents and visitors including Nora Floody and Mrs. Otis Webber. Shipments of cattle to Chicago, bandsmen honor their pianist, upcoming Chautauqua with Miss Sarah Mildred Willmer, and obituaries for Edward W. Allen with family tributes.
Fort Atkinson updates record a Friday Monona visit by Frank Zobal, James Pavlovee of Spillville on Friday, and Clara Kubish hosting the Fancy Work club Saturday. Mat Houdek’s Calmar trip and the Richter couple’s departure for San Diego are noted, with L A B S meeting planned for Thursday afternoon. The Paul Krumm family spent Sunday at Al.
Residents log a busy week with socials and visits from Ridgeway Cresco and Riceville. News includes school sick list, dances, candy pull, church attendance, and a birthday surprise for Sam Kratz.
An old ad claims headaches stem from a disordered stomach and promises relief with Chamberlain's Tablets. Sold by Engbrechtson's Pharmacy. Ad.
Oct 28 1912 Spillville scene with frequent Calmar Protivin Decorah visits and errands. People like Heinie Haug Chas Wagner Ada Benesh Kovarik Br om gather for shopping church and dances. Announced Lulu Brom Kovarik wedding plans. leap year dance by St Ann society drew many from Protivin Calmar Lawler and Ft Atkinson.
October 20 1012 records show Melvin Orange Sunday with Howard Nelson. John Amundson stays at the TH. J Winger builds a new machine shed for H Kelseth. Mr and Mrs Henry Running Sunday at Iverson home. Ed Roe of Calmar visited relatives nearby last week. Miss Gunhild Smithling and Miss Selma Howe spent time with J Peterson and T Halverson respectively.
P Johnson of Decorah with assistants installs a steam heating system at the A E Lee home. Rev P Koren visited High Ridge and nearby, making calls. Alma Halverson stayed with her sister Mrs A Hagen. George and Adelaide Linnevold visit Grandma Rovang during their mother’s Chicago trip. Alma Attletweed returns home for a two week vacation before winter teaching near Frankville. Rovang and daughter depart for Chicago to visit Onsrud and Gunderson homes. Friends honored the christening of Mr and Mrs John Peterson’s baby boy with a gathering. Leap year dance at T Halverson home featured by elegant ladies and partners. Miller Lee wed Ruth Irvin of Postville on Oct 17 in a small ceremony. The bride, once a stranger, is praised for charming qualities and a hopeful life ahead.
Advertises Purity Coal by Ingvoldstad and Co urging readers to fill coal bins with their product.
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