Ridgeway Chronicle details many Cresco visitors and deaths
County News from January 29 1917 lists numerous residents of Ridgeway Cresco Decorah and Calmar on town visits dental work business calls and social visits. Norma Owen dies at eighteen after pneumonia with funeral at Madison church Rev Jordahl officiating. A dramatic production Our Wives comes to Ridgeway February 6 1917 with proceeds to the M E church ladies aiding committee and a star company staging at Hopperstad Brekke hall Steryhony venue and ticket prices 35 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Fosse
Schley
LaPorte City
Eugene
Geo. Armitrong
Norman
Littleport
Herman Becker
Mr. Norman
Becker
Murphy
Toledo
Cresco
Chris
Owen
Anna Halvorson
Rosetta Jenson
Nels Gunval
Calmar
Norma Owen
Nels Owen
Christina
Decorah
Norma
Ridgeway High School
Madison Church
Jordahl
Ridgeway
Express
M. E. Church
Comny
Chandler
Mr. Lahman
Walter Blair
Co. Putnam
Oscar Siebel
Ote
G. W. Brinkman
Lloyd Deveauw
Prof
Jones John Stanton Soon Chas
Beucher Mallory Co
Elmer Ringoon
Gilda Deveauw
Rosetta Jensen
Blair
R. G. Baker
Julia
Conover News Briefs Highlight Local People
In Conover Wm Austin was seen in town on Monday. Joe Klema and wife visited Spillville Saturday. Jerome Huber rode as a passenger to Decorah Monday. Joe Phillips and Frank were seen in town Monday afternoon. Joe Korbel from near Conover near Spillville last week. Joe Klimesh and wife and sister visited home folks last Sunday. Frank Pecka of near Conover hauled corn to Calmar last week. HH B Frankel of Chicago guest at Geo Cummings home last week. Joe Puffer drove daughter to Spillville for parochial school. Mr Frana and Mr Durland shipped hogs and cattle to Chicago last Saturday. Lalla Lee of Ossian visited Geo Cummings Saturday, returned Monday. Geo Cummings family and K B Frankel with Miss Lalla Lee attended Calmar show last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Giesen
Calmar
Oo Benson
Cresco
John Gesell
Cress
Alfred Gullickson
Louise Mzik
Alfred Magnus
Fred Albertson
Decorah
Ernie Frenchie
T. Halverson
Tuesady
Carl Kuntz
Minneapolis
Rev. Jordahl
Twin Cities
Olaf Ringoen
T. F. Connor
Orville Anderson
Rollie Baker
Brinkman
Steen Johnson
Stinger
Dr. Plummer
Becker
Hattie Phippin
Harry Pollitt
M. C. Dalvey
Albert Anderson
Hos- C. A. Fosse
Nels Wemark
Dorothy Hickey
Alice Fjelstal
Northcote
Forse
Nick Schuetz
Dorothy
Deno Kratz
Babe
Hjalmar Thompson
Estevan
Sask
Can
Chris
Berger Guttormson
Hughes
Littleport
Herman Hecker
G. Lomen
Tena Vangsness
Melvold and
Thayer
R. G. Baker
Olaf Guttormson
Delco
Henry Butz
Christina Owen
Norma
John Reinhart
Mercy Hospital
Tupy
Near Protivin
Preston
Minn
Clarence Hamre
Joe Hopperstad
S. Gunderson
John Gessell
Archie Hoyt
Norma Owen
Carrie Hauber
Broghammer
Hattie Phippen
A. Griswold
Alfred Oram
Canada
Paul
Marie Milberth
Herbert
Alfred
Tom
Oscar Moe
Iowa City
Torkelson
Par
Owear Moe
T. Kratz
Glenora Bakken
Geo. Westby
John Kiiachman
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. FE
John Hospodarsky
Mason City
Wm. Austin
Joe Klema
Spillville
Jerome Huber
Joe Phillips
Frank
Joe Korbel
Near Conover
Joe Klimesh
Frank Pecka
HH. B. Frankel
Chicago
Geo. Cummings
Joe Puffer
Frana
Durland
Lalla Lee
Ossian
Geo
Cummi
Cummings
K. B. Frankel
Miss Lalla Lee
Hans Nygaard
Edgar Russet
John Sersland
Elmer Rosa
Stella Throndson
Chris Heckman
Mr. Monroe
Wisconsin
Will Wiltgen
Henry Heiman
S. Chas
Ginapp
Will Wiltgem
Walter Rockying
Fred Givp
Mr. Gipp
Ted Uhlenhake
Festina
Clem Uhlenhake
Castalia
Andy Wiltgen
Charley
Caroline Jorgenson
Emma Heckman
Adolph Heck
Tom Einck
Ethan
Win, Duff
Oxley
Centennial
Herman Lange
Elda
Esther
Lucille
Mr. Smith
Postville
Henry Meer
Waterloo
Raymond Wiltgen
Town City Hospital
Raymond
St. Francis de Sales
Castalia Township Meeting News and Local Updates
The Castalia township trustees held a business meeting. A crew filled R J McKernan s ice house and a carload of flour and feed arrived Monday. Several residents visited family in Decorah and Oelwein while others recovered from operations. Coal shortages were noted with another carload expected soon.
Calmar News Briefs and Local Notices 1917
Calmar reports illness and visits among residents including Mrs H E Wangsness and Vernon Flaskerud. Local social events feature PT meeting, Norwegian Lutheran society, and visits from Decorah Fort Atkinson and Des Moines. A January 21 1917 anniversary surprise for Hans Evenson ends with generous gifts, and Henry C Deily dies aged 70 with funeral at St Wenceslaus.
Madison notes and local visits in Decorah area
January 20 117 Madison local items report horse loss market hogs sold in Decorah visits by Mr and Mrs Lynch and others at various homes in Decorah and Canoe township including births and visitors. Several residents returned from Austin Minnesota and Waterloo to share family news.
Norma Owen Dies After Illness in Decorah Area
Norma Owen youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Owen died at midnight after a short illness. Funeral held at the Madison church Monday. The Owen family and neighbors mourn, while friends recall the wooden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lynch celebrated Sunday with a lively social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Engen
Snear Ridgeway
L. L
Centennial Notes From Ossian and Nearby Towns
Centenary news from Ossian lists residents and visitors including Mrs Hans Nygaard with quinsy Edgar Russet working for John Sers land and Elmer Rosa. Reports of travel, dances, visits to Festina Decorah Clermont and Postville record family gatherings, funerals, birthdays and a Raymond Wiltgen obituary with pallbearers named.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Endorsed by Wisconsin Family
A. Baxter of Wheeler Wisconsin praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough medicine for children and adults, noting it contains no opiates and is safe for babies. The endorsement highlights its effectiveness for colds and coughs. Engbertson's Pharmacy references rug use and carpet tacks in nightly footsteps, humorously noting floor polish could influence such steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Baxter
Wheeler
Wis
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Ady
Community Notices from Hesper and Surrounding Towns
A stream of local arrivals departures and social events fills this week’s Hesper area notes. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and others are listed as visitors callers and guests across Mabel Deborahl Harmony Burr Oak and Canton with occasional trips to La Crosse and New York. Obituaries note Knute Tranen born 1839 Norway and two long residents Lewis Harkness and Lars Goelberg with service details. Funeral notices cover Spring Grove and Hesper cemetery interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Mabel
B. M. White
A. Tweten
O. L. Street
Chas. Smith
Ole Molstad
Deborah
Leander Kettleson
Naomi Bryant
Nels Oore
Arnold
Burr Oak
W. P. Nelson
Vera Koppen
Canton
Applen
Harmony
Ir. Wold
John Burreson
Lucy
Emma Johnson
0. K. Wold
John Humphrey
Chas
Knute Tranen
Hesper
Norway
Spring Grove
Minn
Rev. Johnson
Lewis Harkness
Starksboro
Vermont
Newburg Township
Hannah Newcomer
Missouri
Toyah
Texas
Orva
Harry
Albert Chase
Tda
BE. J. Stensland
Frost
U. S
Dwight W. Rowe
la Crosse
Christopherson Undertaking Rooms
Mr. Rowe
Local notes from BARR OAK area fall silent on illness and visits
The community reports grippe keeps doctors busy while families greet and fare with visits. A child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Matthews dies Sunday. Andrew Butler returns from Cresco, Minnie Seelye from Mabel, Frank Perry and Will Broghammer from St. Paul, and John Forte buys a Decorah home. Others travel for visits, sewing, or business. The Loyal Workers plan a meeting at Clayton Reed's. several residents host guests or care for sick relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Tom Matthews
Andrew Butler
Cresco
Minnie Seelye
Mabel
Frank Perry
Will Broghammer
St. Paul
John Forte
Decorah
Mr. Emery
E. A
C. E. Headington
Florence Reed
Will Donald
Geo. Reid
Broderick
Can
David Darling
Ted Emmons
Fayette
Ben Ward
Steve Pierce
N. Masters
James Wade
I. N. Reed
Harmony
Minn
Clayton Reed
Asa Lang
Bluffton
E. M. Reed
Lizzie Winters
A. B. Wanless
Nettie Reed
R. Richert
Howard Rollins
Ellis Brode
C. Ward
Fred Glise
Frank Bandle
A. Doehler
Carl
Local social notes cover visits and events around town
Mrs A M Morrison stayed with her aunt while Mrs McIntosh rested in St Francis hospital at La Crosse. Ed Wicks from Decorah visited his mother Mrs Malinda Marile. Violet Ward closed her school due to measles. Families including Kimber, Willard Peacock, Norton, Sheley, Emmons, Reed, Kenn, Lent, Reed, Fairbanks, Delay, Gates, and others are noted with visits, births, travel. Lincoln event and W C T U meet planned. The church play Hans von Smash and a basket social are slated for Feb 2 at the IOOF hall. bring baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Morrison
McIntosh
St. Francis Hospital
la Crosse
Ed. Wicks
Decorah
Malinda Marile
Violet Ward
Vincent Kimber
Willard Peacock
Alva Norton
Geo
Sheley
W. H. Emmons
Ezra Reed
Robee H
A. B. Kenn
Fred Lent
Cresco
Norma Reed
Roy Wanless
Albert Delay
Iowa City
Delay
Henry Brown
Burr Oak
Rockford
Ill
Joe Wennett
F. J
Canton
Ed. Potter
George
Hawarden
Can
Geo. Gates
Kendallville
Ike Gates Homer
Gates
Lucille
Alice Morrison
Emmons
Morrison
Miss Emmons
Chicago
Hans von Smash
Young People's Society of the Reformed Church
Seventy-year-old couple cured by Foley Kidney Pills
Harrisburg readers hear a testimonial from Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter aged in their seventies who credit Foley Kidney Pills with curing kidney trouble and restoring vigor. The ad mentions relief from bladder weakness and rheumatism with a note urging readers to buy from Engbertson's Pharmacy along with Dean's Regu lats for constipation and a general promotion of drug store purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Adv
Freeport Social Roundup Includes Visits and Events
Mrs. T. E. Kirkbride spent part of last week in Monona. Charles Blake lost a horse last week. Thomas Mall of Clay Hill visited Freeport last Sunday. Mrs. Delia Miller visited her niece near Decorah. Miss Mabel Huseby of Glenwood visits Delaney in Freeport. Mrs. F. M. Sheetz and son Rawleigh stayed with Decorah relatives. Grace Sheggrud and Ruth Dowe of Decorah visited the Kirkbride home. The young people’s social circle meets Wednesday Feb 2 at the hall. all invited. Lester Pearson and Mrs. Dejeorah visited relatives in Decorah. Dr. Lackland to conduct services Sunday at 3 with Sunday school at 2. all invited. A basket social at the hall Friday Feb 2 for church funds. all invited. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Funke and children, moving to Canton, Minn., visiting Funke parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Kirkbride
Monona
Charles Blake
Thomas Mall
Clay Hill
Freeport
Delia Miller
Arthur Crane
Decorah
Mabel Huseby
Glenwood
Miss Delaney
F. M. Sheetz
Raw
Leigh
Grace Sheggrud
Ruth Dowe
Lester Pearson
Dejeorah
J. Pearson
Eugene Hallman
Emil Fredericks
Canton
Minn
Aie
C. A. Funke
Anas M Schwab and Eugene G Grace Lead Company
ANAS M Schwab serves as chairman and Eugene G Grace acts as president in a corporate leadership note. The execs are identified with their roles in the organization, signaling the top management structure and ongoing governance.
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Ed. Veverka
Louis Deily
St. Wenceslaus Church
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Madison
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Otto Neste
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