Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-04
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.

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The University Association will
meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Capt.
Gardner.
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John Thaler will give harvest
dance at the Calmar opera house next
Saturday.
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An ice cream social was held at the
home of John Stortz, four miles north,
on Saturday evening.
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On account Of rain, the 6. A. r. pic
mic, advertised for last Friday, was
indefinitely postponed.
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The second annual fat mems picnic
will be held at Aaron Sheets, next
Friday. A great time is expected.
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The Carey family and boarders had a
picnic supper at Mill Spring Sunday,
and enjoyed the outing very much.
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There was picnic and bowery
dance out at Casey's farm Thursday,
and about twenty couple went out
from here
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The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.
church will meet with Mrs. l.. M.
Small Wednesday, and will serve tea
at the usual hour.
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A large number of our young people
went out to a dance at the Thomas
farm Wednesday night. They report
very pleasant time.
NV
The Baptists held an Ice Cream
Social at the residence of /. B. Keller,
in West DEBORAH last Tuesday evening.
RulUt a UuluDeT dJteuueu.
NV
A contortionist and rope walker en-
tertained quite a large crowd on
Goddard's corner Saturday afternoon,
and those who witnessed say that he
is good performer.
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Several of our young ladies and
gentlemen picnicked at brakes farm
last Wednesday. The party consisted
of Messrs. HI. Lennon, V. Oliver,
A. Wilson; and Misses Alice Bailey,
Grace Young, Louise Lennon.
They went thither on their bikes.
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The Baptist Sunday School scholars
went to Col. Taylor's farm Friday for a
picnic. When they were about to
start for home, Mr.. Hislop's team ran
away, but no damage beyond the
breaking of the wagon was done. We
understand they enjoyed the day
despite the adverse weather.
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On account of rain the bicycle race
advertised for last Friday night was
postponed until tomorrow evening at
seven o'clock, when it will be held at
Curtin's track, weather permitting.
A $500 prize will be given the winner,
and l.. A w. rules will govern. The
admission will be ten cents. So says
Herb.
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One of the most enjoyable events of
the season was birthday party, Thurs
day, July 30th for Master George Rice,
at the residence of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S. Rice. We all gathered there
at four p. m. After playing various
games we were called to supper, and
on reaching the dining room we saw
two large tables beautifully loaded with
good things, each guest receiving a
beautiful birthday card. By each
plate was roll of bread and butter,
tied with pink ribbon and in each
glass was boquet as souvenir. We
were all allowed to have a jolly time
regardless of carpets or furniture.
After this we went to the lawn and en-
joyed more games. George received
many beautiful gifts. After expressing
our gratitude and wishing our kind
host and hostess good night we re-
turned each to our different homes
The guests present were: Anna
Thompson, Stella Peck, Nellie Powers,
Lottie Christen, Gertrude Bear, Ruth
Montgomery, Mamie Callahan, Maggie
Thompson, Robert Rice, Arthur Nor
ton, Willie Callahan, Charlie Morton,
George Rice, Dottie Bear, Anstis
Vance, George Adams, Dan Callahan,
Rosie Daubney, Harry Montgomery,
George Trzcinski, Ethel Trzcinski,
Edna Rice, frankie Reeves, Ray Top
Lift, Lottie Akers. Master George will
long remember his 18th birthday.