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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

6

County News notes visits and travel around Ossian

Elmer Wepler of Ossian visited in town Friday. Dozens of local residents, including P. Ode and son Paul, Ker, Miss Helma Johnson, Miss Glee Horton, and many others, traveled to Charles City, Fort Atkinson, Chicago, and Sanborn for business and family visits. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Will Hazelton on August 9. The Royal Neighbors held a picnic in Decorah. Edits include numerous brief notices of relatives, trips to Madison, Wisconsin, and Dakota, and several obituaries noting the death of Mrs. Peter Rosa at age 76.

Elmer Wepler Ossian Henry Meyer Nordness P. Ode Paul New Hampton Ker Chicago Helma Johnson Sanborn Glee Horton Fort Atkinson Marron Yellowstone Park Joe Doubek C.J. Weiser E. K .Acres Decori P. Ode Andew Charles Tiss Beryl Cootitine Fad Edgewood E.H Eenson Amy Golz Sioux City J. Morton J. H. Hubercan Sarah Miller Frankville Calmar Will Hazelton Harms Wisconsin Earl Manuel Fayette Lyle Royal Neighors Decorah Mynard Washburn Austin Frank Dvorak Dakota Esther Brekke Ridgeway Visi Linde Evans Kellogg Charles City Joseph Sobolik H. Miller Peek Dakota Geo. Miller Jennie Kacherik Maeresse Robbins Dat ‘Arrie Fall Fiver Wis Floyd Sanders Ie Wolfe Blackfoot Idaho W Ht Ganger Owatonna Paul i Lyle Horton Richard Derah Laura Gilmartin O'Brien Rose Creek A. Holness Carrington Jane, Henderson Ridgeway J. E. Linde Joyce Horton Waucoma B. Law Andrina Durland Eideeway Hazel Gunderson Lucile Marron Diana Tenold Holver Nelson Gust Winger Martha Foss Minnie Christianson Mason City Guy Nettleton Clara Johnson Minneapolis A. A. Ricks Carold Murdo J. FE. Linde J. H. Meyer Ruth Meyer Edge R. Wheeler Aletha Herwig Louis Gross Fred Meyer Ralph Wesselmann Lloyd Hurlbut Vincent Yager Iles City Ringling Evelyn Miller Elsie Hoffbauer Andrew Moon Pees Krumm Son Fred Schoonmaker Helen Canada Henry Emery Hazel Stevens Butler Luther College Norway W. H. Emmons Teddy Luther Pierce W. C. Reed Martha Goforth St. Paul W. K. Riggs Wm. Roe Carlton Harvey Castalia Winfield Feltis Steve Pierce Chas. Dawley Lester McIntyre Will Morrison John Kevynon Oscar Johnson Claude Wicks Allie Ward Marjorie Gates Oscar Reed Mabel Houck Grace Reed Harry Little J. J. Kuish Lloyd Weiler Arlington John Pavlovee Mike Philip Boyer Edna Sobolik Frank Zeman Pocahontas Pouska Franklin la Crosse

Centennial News Roundup From Decorah and Vicinity

August 25 1914 notes describe Feltis staying in Elmer Rosa with De correlah business Monday. Harry Harvey visiting Sunday. John Gipp visiting Chas Ginapp Sunday. Percy Bullard of Ossian traveling Monday. Chas Daniels and son Raymond visiting Decorah Thursday. Dessel of Ossian conducting business at Elmer Rosa's Monday. Ray Runkle delivering hay to desse Limbeck in Ossian Monday. Mrs Herman Logsdon of Decorah visiting Elmer Rosa's Tuesday. Meaker of Decorah wed last Wednesday afternoon in Decorah.

Henry Heiman Ray Runkle Ossian W. P. Rosa Andrew Daniels Theo. Rosa Anna Daniels L. D. Burrows Ed. Youmans Myrtle van Wey Mary Stevens See Feltis Elmer Rosa Decorah Harry Harvey John Gipp Chas Ginapp Percy Bullard Desse Limbeck Herman Logsdon Mr. Meaker

Kendallville Jumble Of Community Notes From 1914

Kendallville August 24 1914 updates note a guest at Solton a church meeting of the Morgan L A B met at the church Thursday and a dance in the bowery. Residents report building plans farm visits births and illnesses with many local names and appearances including Rev Hatfield Ed Holness and Mrs Culbert. A horse died while being ridden and Mr Bishop aged about 80 died at his daughter’s home with funeral services held. the body was taken to Nora Springs for burial beside his wife.

Solton Morgan L. A Bowery Pagey Uiant Wm. Stockman Kendallville L. A H. M. Dasham B. Davis Orleans W. A. Clink Home, m. Blackburn of Cresco Ada Young Anderson Bastar Bishop Todd Dakota Ernest Hammerman West of Ee Phil Todd Eddy Canton Eal Eddy Baby Lucile Culbert St. Paul Clifford Eddy Bert Yates Hatfield Burr Oak Holness Place Robin Damon Little Son Cresco Minnie Todd Helen Paul Selton Carrie Culbert Gammons Nora Springs Teil

West Union Fair Plans Mentioned in Castalia Notes

Castalia notes from 1914 mention several locals attending the West Union fair this week. Nelle Nevenswander returned from Lake Okoboji. Blanche Rigas left for Dubuque to stay with F H Loner. Bucknam family and Osage visitors joined Mrs Bucknam at G A Bucknam’s home. Harvey brothers plan garage foundation work. Mrs Gordon and pupils announce a musical program on Thursday evening September 3 with a multi-part concert featuring solos, duets, and orchestra.

Chas Winnap Ae Uhley Postville West Union Nelle Nevenswander Lake Okoboji Blanche Rigas Dubugne F. H. Loner A Kramer Dixon Vor Oat Me Kramer Bucknam Osage

Myra Sayles Returns To Decorah School In August 1914

August 25 1914 Hesper Iowa notes Myra Sayles returns to school in Decorah. Local life includes social events, family visits, and community news such as weather, a public sale at the parsonage, a woodsaw sale, and a large surprise party for Lila Carter with a silver coin gift. The item lists various visits, travel plans, and gatherings around Decorah and nearby towns.

Local notes from Barr Oak August 1914 on visits and gatherings

August 26 1914 in Barr Oak with Jim Wade and family visiting Carl Pierce home. News of visitors and departures including Mrs Sadie Cleveland Mrs Martha Perry and Dr H Thomas. Socials at Geo Foltz home and Sullivan home plus a M E Sunday school picnic at Bluffton. Proceeds from lawn sociables to fund cement walks with further events planned.

Jim Wade Carl Pierce Sadie Cleveland Martha Perry Ezra Reed Bessie Feltis H. Thomas Decorah Our Town Janet Milne E. M. Reed Inez Sullivan Alice Morrison Nettie Reed Geo. Foltz Arch Geo. Thompson Arlington Thompson Will Darling Rhee Darling P. H. Whitney Victor Headington Clem Headington Minnie Todd Harmony Florence Reed Frank Perry Hazel Briggs Will Broghammer la Crosse H. G. Ward W. A. Emmons Frank Sullivan the Reed Walter Fairbanks Mora Minn Brayton Whitney Howard Rollins Fern Butler Sullivan Home Sam Rice Claude Headington Kenneth Darling Ladies’ Aid Society Jess Reed Fred Leonhart Will Flower M. E Bluffton Liz Whitney M Reed

Madison Area Social News Report Highlights Local Visits

A crowded Sunday scene centers on Oscar Vick and Elmer Bergan with visits from Beatrice Hovey, Miss Ida Thompson, and many Fretheims and Gulbrandsons. Notes mention births, farm sales, travel to Austin and Minneapolis, a silver wedding, and a barn fire at Theo Kjose. Entities include Decorah, Austin, Minneapolis, Ridgway, Lincoln Township, and Lincolns.

Oscar Vick Elmer Bergan Stewart Baker Olaf Fretheim Eddie Fretheim Walter Hoyt C. P. Hovey Oscar Bergan Decorah Martha Nelson Gilbert Qualley Beatrice Hovey Clarise Fretheim Ida Thompson H. H. Fretheim Ed. Donlan Wm. Lynch Della Twenge Ed. Woods Karen Flaskerud Pearl Drew Alf. Qualley Christen Bros Viola Sorenson Glora Fretheim H. O. Josvanger H. E. Gulbrandson L. C Brandt Alex McIntosh Hesper and Mabel Peter Gayle Ruth Ole Haugen Olia Bergan Katie Mamie Rose Drew Halvor Haalskar Fertile O. C. Hove Stella Hovey Minneapolis Minnesota Carl Northwood H. J. Fretheim Olga Halverson O. P. Howe John Cable Orleans Ole Forrester le Martinson Martinson Tillie Macal Maurice Austin J. J. Oddan Carl Oen Chas Otto Neste Sarah Qualley Minn U. P M. V. Newcomer Fayette Bertha Woldt Elizabeth Ixtad Julius Woldt Decoral Gunder Halvorson Olgagna Trine Joel Fretheim O. P. Hovey Helen Patridge Chester Try Sevral P. K. Neste Lake Mills

Highlandville Notes From August 1914 Social Scene

Miss Sylvia Bidneer and Anna Johnson spent the weekend with Mrs Seehaus in Decorah. Numerous residents visited relatives in Decorah Mabel and Franklin Prairie while others taught schools and attended concerts. The L A societies hosted gatherings, a homecoming Luther College concert drew crowds, and a charity sale planned to fund cemetery fencing. Several residents traveled to Charles City and Calmar for family visits and circuses.

Local Social News From Fort Atkinson Area

Fort Atkinson reporters note visits and calls from Calmar Weston Ridgeway Jackson and Spillville. Social calls include Mr and Mrs Frank Lethold Mrs Albert Kurash and Miss Ficlen Cheka, with guests from Calmar Ridgeway and Jackson. A Ringling Bros excursion to Charles City drew a large crowd.

Also Mentioned on This Page

County News Grace Sheggrud Peter Rosa Cassendana Webster Schoharia Co New York Iowa Centennial Kendallville Fra Diavolo Ladies’ Orchestra Gordon Aater Err Pere Ann Martha Paulsen Mexico Velma Meyer Obody Ora Meyer Cornet HL. Meyer Orc’hestra Mary Jonesville Boston Ladies Hesper Myra Sayles W. Bryant R. J. White T. W. Bryant H. C. Carter Highland Rochester M. C. Carter Ohio Gilbert Salveson E. G. Stensland L. Street Will Antrim Montrose South Dakota Griswold Will Welch Ed. Amburn 8. D Lila Carter Nina Johnson Gladys Levi Johnson Myra Alta White Dora Carter Byron Carrington Lila Barr Madison Phoebe Lincoln River St Highlandville Sylvia Bidneer Anna Johnson K. Seehaus Olga Jossendahl S. Nae Henry Olson P. Olson Ella Finholdt Jossendahl Emelia Miner Amanuel Amundson H. Dalaker Clarence Mestad Bud Bros Hilda Bentley Palma Olson Cora Steen Melvin Peterson Wegen School T. E. Arneson S. Gerhard ‘Forde Julian Arneson Franklin Prairie Rev. K. Seehans Helga Winterthun Waukon Larson L. A Big Canoe Ed. Deeney Chas. Krumm Ervin Milwaukee Louis Pavlovee Deer Babe Near Cresco Jacob Falck James Houdek Guttenberg Anton Sokolik Louis Houdek Weiler P. J. Huber Albert N. M D. J. Cassidy Albert Kurash Frank Lethold Ballonch Benevine W. Dragon M Dodd Weston Ellingson Phn John Humker Fred Moude Jos. Slepicka Calmark Henry Reihl Frank Krivachek Gladden Frank Rolfes Ficlen Cheka Albert Soukup Anna Swestka Jacksontion J. A. Wandas F. A. Smith Joe Schneeberger Cedar Pepi John Sehleier Gilbertsville Ringling Bro Ekens Jos Mikesh Emma Spillville Meritos Earth Decorah Oas Company Ossian, IO Dubec Gus Chicago Union Giants America Ossian Booster Thursay Haering & Harrington Harp Orchestra
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