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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
Local society notes detail numerous personal departures and visits. Names include Fred Bailey in Chicago, Miss Selma Olson at Buffalo Center, Miss Anna Lane with her brother Roy at Postville, and Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Ward in Lime Springs. Many travel to Minneapolis, St Paul, Chicago, and nearby towns for visits or duties, with others returning home from trips to Rochester, Cedar Rapids, and Fort Atkinson.
G W Rathbun of Ossian visited Decorah on Tuesday. G M Saxvik and George Bentley went to the state fair in St Paul. Vera Wilford of Canton stayed with Mr and Mrs Otto Solberg over Sunday. Mrs B F Gannon of Aberdeen S Oake visits her father Peter Pfeiffer. Mrs O Bergeson and daughter Flora returned from Minneapolis. Tina Hauge visited Rev and Mrs. Ahlert Larson returned from Chicago Detroit and other cities. Mrs J T Radcliffe and Mrs H Schwarz arrived from Chicago for a visit at the J Johnson home. Peter Maas formerly of Decorah now in Fredrika Bremer county visited this week. Edna Haug, junior worker on Midland Hautauqua circuits, returns home next week. On August 28 Donald Curtiss was born to Mr and Mrs Eastman of Minneapolis. Mrs Eastman, formerly Edith Hopperstad, will be remembered. Mrs H B Simonson of Waukon returned from Clarendon ND to visit with Mrs M J Halvorson. Jake Hamre, now on his Montana land, returns to move his family to their new home next March.
Victor Dahlsad returned from Sweden noting a near equal split in sentiment toward Germany and the Allies. He describes heavy trade with Germany paid in goods rather than cash, coal being common, and prices high. A cousin sold a 14 year old team for 3300 kroner, about 1100 dollars, with food restrictions strict and penalties for violation.
A group of about thirty five veterans, part of a unit in the 1st company, were banqueted by Boston's mayor. Afterward citizens provided automobiles to tour historic battlefields around Boston and treated them to a clam bake on a bay island. Henry W. Garfield of Wadena, Minnesota, recalled by Decorah residents as a former citizen, greeted Mr. Cadwell during the gathering.
Attending the Rebekah district convention in Cresco, Decorah lodge members are seated by officers and staff led by Ed. Grant as captain. Other officials include Carrie Hislop V G Rose Bucknell V G Elizabeth Chinn R B N G Louise Harter L B N G Mabel Grant R B V G Millie Stoddard L S V G Amelia Knoke Jessie McKay altar bearers Bertha Marsh pianist and Miss Mary Wilson as convention vice president.
An unknown man was killed by a Rock Island passenger train at Os sian last week Tuesday. Engineer Jacobs had not had a fatal accident in 35 years. He believes the man sought death, ignoring signals as the whistle blew before the engine struck.
J. W. Dahl rents the Severson building on West Water street and installs machines for metal work including furnace and sheet iron work evetroughing and general repairing. He has been busy all summer and notes growth warranting a shop.
The Grand Opera House season opens Tuesday October 2 with the new musical My Soldier Girl. Flossie A. Jones reports the act to manager Weiser and Bear and praises the show’s unique scenes and dancing, with a long September tour schedule listed through Duluth.
In Omaha on Labor Day Prestina fought Stecher for the world title as referee awarded the match to Stecher. Accounts hint at robbery with Prestina ahead twice and having Stecher down on the mat, while Stecher supposedly had no legitimate ground. B O Marsh reports a telegram from his brother explaining the alleged referee bias and outcome.
In Fast Company J Curtin's horse Hal J. winner of Des Moines Hawkeye pace returns to action at the Minnesota state fair in a 3000 dollar event. Next week he heads to Milwaukee for a 5000 dollar purse and then to Peoria and Sedalia for Missouri fair races. The trainer forecasts a faster mile and a possible record drop from 2 08. Baxter Lou Power Patch and Peggy C ran behind him in Des Moines.
The annual county Sunday School convention at Congregational church on Monday and Tuesday drew larger crowds than for many years. Mrs. W. D. Stem and Walter Stetson were noted workers whose involvement added interest. Their sons proved especially valuable to the delegates.
Decorah early resident Mrs. F. B. Lewis died last week at her son Samuel Lewis home in St. Paul. Her son Samuel and daughter in law Mrs. B. B. Adams traveled Friday to attend the funeral on Saturday.
Mrs. Erick J. Wangsness died after a brief illness at her East Main Street home. She was born July 5, 1854, married Erick Wangeness in 1878, and survived by her husband, three children, a father E Bakke, two sisters Martha and Carrie, and two brothers Gilbert and Nils. Funeral held Monday at home with Rev. Fijelde officiating and burial in Washington Prairie cemetery. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Nelson of Mabel from out of town.
Workmen this week scrub and repaint the Grand Opera House to improve its appearance. The foyer will receive linoleum flooring for easier maintenance and a cleaner look. Rev. John Bury, pastor of the German M E Church, returns from La Crosse after attending the Galena district conference and will serve Decorah for the coming year.
The public school opened on Monday with 650 attending, slightly below last year but with more students anticipated. High school enrollment exceeds last year though grades fall short of records.
The Current Events Club will meet in the library room on Monday Sept 10 at 7 30 p m. to plan ahead of the federated club district convention in Decorah during the first week of October.
Mild and soothing disappearing cream for face lips hands or rough skin. Imparts to the complexion qualities sought by refined people making the skin clear white and beautiful. Two colors flesh and white. E. J. Parman, Druggist.
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