Social notes from Waukon Iowa residents and visitors
A long list of residents and guests return from visits east and north, with many planning summer and school moves. Among names are Mrs. A E Colgrove, Mrs. J M Collins, Miss Cora Miner, Judge Granger, Miss Lottie McMillan, and Prof Pye. Local events mention a marriage, school appointments, and gate receipts from a fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Colgrove
George Durant
Willis Miner
The
State University At
Iowa City
Judge Granger
Rollo
Eureka Springs
Ark
Waukon
Bert Klinkle
Minneola
Minn
St. Paul
Cora Miner
Addie
Beloit
Wis
Carrie Barden
Bertha Eddy
J. M. Collins
Nellie
Great Falls
Mont
Mary Kleespie
Traer
Iowa
Hattie McLean
Fayette
W. T. Gilchrist
Minneapolis
Roland Smith
Cora McDonnell
Hastings
Neb
H. C. Campbell
M. A. McDonnell
Engineer Cooley
Des Moines
Ethel Fassmore
Sioux City
F. H. Robbins
A. F. Stillman
Marjorie Medary
Esther Opper
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Fellows
Larsing
D. R. Walker
New Hampton
Grace Walker
James Smith
la Crosse
Smith
St Olaf Hall Construction Secured by Church
The United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America at St Paul confirms a large women’s hall at St Olaf college Northfield will be built this year. About 5000 dollars remains to complete funding, guaranteed to be subscribed before completion. The convention also approves the Chicago deaconesses home project and grants the boards of trustees broader contracting authority for future buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
St. Olaf College
Northfield
National Convention
United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Central Presbyterian Church
National
Deaconesses
Chicago
Board of Trustees
Tramp Rescues Two Boys From River Near Red Wing
In Red Wing Minnesota on June 23 two rescues occurred within an hour at the Forest Products mill area on the Mississippi. Frank Olson 11 was saved by a passing tramp who swam ashore with him and left without giving his name or accepting reward. An hour later Archibald Olson 11 sank in the river. his companion William Prinz 9 dived in and brought him to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing
Minn
Forest Products Company
Frank Olson
Mississippi
Archibald Olson
William Prinz
MATCH HEADS KILL CHILD IN IOWA
Falls Iowa June 23 The heads of thirty three matches eaten by Neva three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hamilton near here caused the child's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Falls
Neva
John Hamilton
Pupil Recital Highlights Miss Ida Schumann Students
Miss Ida Schumann presented nineteen piano pupils in a recital at Mr. C. H. Schweizer residence. The program showcased careful teaching with strong fundamentals and tasteful phrasing. Miss Anna L. Beebe performed several numbers contributing to the evening’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidor Tippmann
Ida Schumann
C. H. Schweizer
Miss Schumann
Nations to clash amid the clouds
Six nations will be represented at the Grant park international aviation meet to be held August 12 to 20. Eleven airmen from the United States Ireland England Canada France and Russia have already been engaged for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant Park
United States
Ireland
England
Canada
France
Russia
Saengerfest Draws Massive Milwaukee Audience
Milwaukee hosts the thirty third triennial North American Saengerfest opening concert drawing critics and a near capacity crowd. Governor and Emil Seidel welcomed attendees while officers are to be elected and next meeting site chosen. President Schmidt of Cincinnati is expected to succeed himself amid bids from St. Louis and Louisville for the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Emil Seidel
Schmidt
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Pythians Elect Red Kilbourn Officers at Wisconsin Grand Meeting
The annual Grand Lodge meeting of the Knights of Pythias in Wisconsin elected officers. Grand chancellor R. Van Sheboygan, grand vice chancellor J. Shoenecker of Milwaukee, grand keeper A Burns, grand exchequer Theodore from Milwaukee, grand prelate A C Tyler Portage, master at arms H Halsted Baraboo, inner guard F Bump Wausau, auditor Judg Ray G. Reid La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilbourn
Wis
the Knights of Pythias
Wisconsin
Detective Hid Murder Accusations Surface in Bribery Case
In Columbus Ohio June ue the trial opened with Rod ney Diegle charged as a go between in a bribery plot. Diegle's lawyers alleged detective Harrison ex con flicting with Frank Smiley and two others plotted to insure his fiancée’s life for ten thousand dollars and murder the girl. He allegedly collected five thousand and sought five thousand more before pleading guilty and turning state's evidence. Governors Deneen mentioned as potential witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Deneen
Ilinois
Rodney Diegle
Senate
Diegle
Harrison
Burns
Frank Smiley
Diefenbachs
Gov. Deneen
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Dan Regan
Magnus Peterson
Lillian
Benson
Grace Halverson
Bandette
Toleff Johnson
Lottie McMillan
Volner
Monoula
Otto Duball
McGregor
Allamakee
Minnie Reed
Pittshupe Landing
Tenn
F. L. Beeman
Leo Duffy
Portland
Ore
M. Wittlinger
P. N. Heiser
Ray
Florence Burns
F. Dougherty
Leonard Hanson
Buxton
N. C
A. P. Bock
Charlie Lathrop
Omaha
Nellie Cummens
Grace Ellert
Snohomish
Wash
Lena Sandbeck
North Dakota
Marguerite Barthell
Dr. Swebakken
J. H. McGhee
Mason City
California
Leona
Max Hendrick
Bentley
N. D
F. M. Drake
Little Son
Lansing
Dr. Myers
Mary
Martha Outhout
Carleton College
James Bonarne
Katherine Baxter
Catholic Church
Emmett
Northwest News
Northfield College
Tramp
Boy
Saengerfelt
Pythians
J. KH. Willing, Jr
S. 4Th St
Lacrosse, Wis
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