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Early Norwegian Pioneers this site was last updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2021 |
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Holdt nar ved Decorah, in the Pines den 2den Oftober 1895. |
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Pursuant to notice given, the pioneer Norwegian settlers of this county
gathered at “the pines" on the 2d inst. to the number of 150 to 200, and
it is needless to say they had a good time. It was a re-union indeed. An
address of welcome was delivered by Rev. A. Jacobson in which the
purposes of the gathering were duly and eloquently set forth. Dinner
followed, and it goes without saying it wasn’t like what such a picnic
would have been thirty-five or forty years ago. But we very much doubt
if it was enjoyed any more heartily than were the dinners of “ye olden
time” when appetites were newer and keener. An hour or two was spent in
social intercourse, and then a business session was held. The
organization was perfected by the election of A. Jacobsen, president,
and Iver Larsen, secretary. The date of next meeting was discussed, and
it was finally agreed to meet again on the 17th of May, 1896, at “the
pines” if the weather favors. If unfavorable the officers are directed
to engage some suitable public hall in Decorah. There was also talk of
engaging Hon. Rasmus B. Anderson to deliver an appropriate address.
Meeting to commence at 11 o’clock. “Who is a Pioneer” was settled by making all eligible to active membership who came in or prior to 1857; but all who came later are to be invited to participate in the meetings. The young people especially are desired to participate. A partial list of those present was taken. It includes the following:— |
| Anderson, Erick | Decorah. June. 1850 |
| Bakken, Ole Helgeson | Decorah, June. 1854 |
| Bergan, O. L. | Springfield tp. Jane. 1850 |
| Borsheim, ???? Olsen | Decorah. July 1851 |
| Estrem, C. A. Mrs. | Frankville tp. September. 1850 |
| Evans, Christopher | Glenwood tp. May. 1851 |
| Garden, Halvor | Springfield tp. June. 1850 |
| Gulbransen, G. | Decorah tp, August. 1852 |
| Guttormson, G. | Decorah, June. 1854 |
| Hamre, P. P. | Decorah. 1851 |
| Haugen, Peter E. | Decorah tp. May. 1851 |
| Holvorson, T. | Military tp. June. 1854 |
| Hoyme, C. T. | Decorah tp. June. 1852 |
| Jacobson, Abraham | Springfield tp. July. 1850 |
| Landsrud, Torger | Springfield tp, 1856 |
| Larsen, Nels | Highland tp. June 1854 |
| Larson, Iver | Decorah July. 1851 |
| Nelson, Halsten | Springfield tp. July. 1854 |
| Neste, K. K. Jr. | Decorah tp. September. 1853 |
| Opdahl, E. G. | Decorah. July. 1850 |
| Roen, Hans | Washington Prairie, July. 1851 |
| Rovang, Ole O. | Nordness, 1853 |
| Sanderson, Kittel | Ridgeway, June. 1852 |
| Thompson, K. | Decorah, June. 1854 |
| Torgrimson, C. J. | born in Springfield tp. 1855 |
| Vik, Ole | Decorah tp. September. 1851 |
| Wennes, O. L. | born in Highland tp. 1855 |
| Wennes, P. L. | Highland tp. June. 1854 |
| The officers invite all who came to the county in 1857 or before, to join. To do so all that is asked is to send in their names on a postal card, stating residence with month and year in which they arrived. |
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