Decorah Gleanings of Travel and Visits Across Iowa and Dakota
Decorah notes detail extensive visits and travels of residents and guests. Many individuals jaunt to Calmar Monona Cresco and Albert Lea while others journey to Minneapolis St Paul and Milwaukee for fairs, schools, and family gatherings. Multiple families, brides and siblings are mentioned alongside trips to Duluth, Sioux City, Jamestown and Ossian, reflecting a busy social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Reque
Albert Lea
Roy Darling
Milwaukee
Marquette College
K. K. Nystuen
Ole Wingaard
Austin
L. R. Schrempf
Dubuque
Peter C. Johnson
Jamestown
N. D
Ed. Ringdahl
Eva Baker
Prairie du Chien
Mabel Bates
Illinois
Lula Gerhold
Decorah
Galena
G. Howard
Larson
Cresco
F. J. Thompson
Chauncey Emery
Martha
Juliana Halvertson
Sioux Falls
Minnie Howe
Minneapolis
Fosston
Minn
Anna O'Brien
Bluffton
Chicago
Mabel Rustad
R. Schrubbe
Janesville
Wis
Anna Bang
A. O. Tang
Aberdeen
S. D
Ole Honsey
Swift Current
Sask
Monsey
Ellen Aasve
J. B. Wist
Wist
Pat Rowan
Dan Coughlin
Hugh Scammon
J. J. Marsh
Mason City
Oscar Bakke
T. Martinson
Frances Schrubbe
New York City
T. Schrubbe
T. T. Howe
Rebecca
Detroit
Miles Casey
Thomas O'Brien
Pine River
EF. James Weiser
Fargo
Erminie Duffy
William
E. A. Duffy
Death Claims Young Man Oscar Overacker
Oscar Overacker, oldest son of Mrs. Asa Overacker, died Saturday after months of illness from tuberculosis. An industrious worker since childhood, he last served as a fireman for the Northern Pacific road last fall and winter. Exposure while overheated led to colds that worsened into the fatal disease. The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 PM at the home with Rev. M. Willett officiating. burial followed in Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Overacker
Asa Overacker
Oscar
Pres
Wreck on New Haven Line Kills Scranton Couple
In a rear end crash on the New Haven railroad six miles north of New Haven a fog and signal failure caused the first section of the White Mountain express to strike the second Bar Harbor express. Six people were killed including Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Rutter of Scranton Pa. Mrs Rutter was niece of local residents and her husband led Scranton Bolt Nut Co. Two Pullman cars were wrecked and occupants thrown aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Frank B. Rutter
Scranton
White Mountain Express
Bar Harbor Express
Rutter
Death of Laura Tavener in Fifth Ward Home
Laura Tavener oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John S Tavener died at home from appendicitis after ill health began Monday and peritonitis developed. Doctors consulted, operation deemed unlikely to save her. Born November 26, 1875, she lived in the family home and was highly regarded. Funeral Monday at Rev M Willett church with interment in Phelps cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christophers
H. Engbretson
Chicago
Milwaukee
N. A. Olson
Hannah Ausenhus
M. J. Halverson
Mason City
Alice Bailey
Sherman Bolman
Frankville
St. Paul
Theo Bailey
Charles
Decorah
Owa
Tonna
Chas. Manning
N. M. Ramsey
Albert Lea
Myra Ramsey
Ruth Merritt
Lillian Emery
Wm. Tobiason
Milford
Mary Schoonmaker
Mamie Ackerman
Wm. Ronan
Cashton
Wis
Inwood
H. C. Carter
Hesper
Carter
Elliott
Oskaloosa
The
Friends Church
W. P. Knowlton
Wm. Knowlton
Jefferson
Knowlton
J. F. Olson
Madison
Iver Larsen
Minneapolis
Lake Erie
H. L. Walker
Cedar Rapids
Winneshiek Hotel
H. W. Stockman
Sioux City
Laura Tavener
John S. Tavener
Fifth Ward
Miss Tavener
Guthrie
Dubuque
A Fine Improvement on Pleasant Hill by George Hill
Through the kindness of Mr. George Hill last week, the improvement on Pleasant Hill was shown. He graded Oak street from Oak street to the top of the hill, creating an easy ascent. He offers two lots, 53 by 125 feet, to the hospital committee if the hospital is placed there, with John street also made accessible. The site is described as the most sightly yet proposed, and the work is voluntary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hill
Pleasant Hill
Oak Street
Broadway
Hospital
John Street
Hill
Jewelers Attend National Convention in Chicago
Mr Soukup reports attending the annual Jewelers Convention in Chicago where over 2500 registered and around a thousand booths showcased the latest in jeweler’s art. He calls it the most interesting event of its kind he has ever attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.r. Soukup
Chicago
Mr. Soukup
Fair Week Show Brings Van Dyke Eaton Company
The opera house management has secured the Van Dyke Eaton company for the county fair from September 16 to 19. One of the country’s premier repertoire outfits, they last appeared here years ago after a lengthy run in Des Moines over the past thirty weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
van Dyke Eaton Company
Des Moines
Grace Church Services Resume After West Virginia Visit
Rev. Wellington MeVettie and his wife return from West Virginia relatives this week and will resume Grace Episcopal church services on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington MeVettie
West Virginia
MeVettie
Grace Episcopal Eh Church
Bear's offers men's black cheviot suits for boys
Thirty boys' black cheviot suits size 16 to 19 priced at 10.00 each, on sale at 33.08. Customers urged to visit Bear's to see the special black unfinished cheviot suit at 83.08 and bring their boy for a fitting.
Trunk and Suitcase Sale Claims Largest Deco Era Lot
More than 100 new trunks bought direct from the factory, advertised as the best Deco era trunks. Suitcases priced from 88¢ upward claim to offer the best value, inviting readers to trade at EAR'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ear’s
Velvet neckties from Parisian novelty at half price
BEAR'S offers a Parisian novelty in men's velvet neckwear with a city price of 1.00. Our price is 0.50, attracting shoppers seeking affordable luxury and timely style.
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Decorah, Iowaa
Lala Lee
Calmar
Sarah Symonds
Monona
J. A. Jewell
Wm. Longstreet
Wisconsin
Trina Roberg
A. W. Hoover
Faribault
James Tillinghast
Otto Kirkeby
Williston
A. L. Abbey
Dell Rapids
Pearl Ruth
Burr Oak
Anton Arneson
K. E. Savre
Prof. Savre
Kensett
Fay Farnsworth
Aurilla Evans
Mark Doolittle
Fred Stihring
T. TL. Little
L. Bergeson
A. C. Hagemeier
Bert Slocum
Cora Lerdahl
Spencer
Milton Lerdahil
Adam Bolger
Austin, Minn
Mr. Bolger
Victor Petit
George Atkinson
W. T. Symonds
Gilbert J. Ellestad
R. K. Ulen
Christina Lomen
LeRoy
Mabel Rude
A. Koren
C. K. Preus
V. Koren
F. A. Miller
R. A. Miller
Ruth Gregg
Fort Dodge
Thos. Weldon
Ed. Shattuck
Martin Kirkeby
Thompson
E. R. Haines
H. A. Prastmark
Henry
Harry McCusker
Kornmeyer
Wahpeton
N. C
O. H. Nelson
Thief River Falls
R. H. Berg
Otto Solberg
la Crosse
Helen A. Hersey
Waukon
Amanda Shaw
Bertha Mott
Mott & Co
Agnes
Ida Henderson
T. O. Tollefson
Lilian Green
C. E. Felt
Milton Fellows
Lansing
Judge Fellows
Valdez College
Will Shea
New Hampton
Edward
H. FB. Miller
Eleanor Grinna
Redcliff
Alberta
Canada
H. Nielsen
Hilda Holm
Public Opinion
N. R. Groff
Peoria
Cutler-Proctor Stove Company
Germann
Citizens Bank
Jewelers’ Convention
Grace Church
Kryptok
I. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knit
Atsh Dry
J.parman
Meritol Remedies
Universal Films
Universal Weekly
Incendiary
B. J. Reynolds
McCall’s
Skinner
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