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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1918

Page

7

County News highlights from Burr Oak February 1918

I G Haug went to Chicago Tuesday. Fred Fisher drove to Calmar with passengers. John Hrushka and James Benn visited Calmar after coal. Dr Tinker visited Monona and learned his brother Jacob died at Strawberry Point. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs John Hrushka on Jan 26. The Red Cross baskets dance at Fisher hall raised about 53 dollars. Willard Feltis died Feb 1. a home wedding Jan 30 united William Feltis and Ethel Keane. Obituary for Miles L Kinney notes long pioneer life. multiple local deaths and funerals follow.

I. G. Haug Chicago Fred Fisher Calmar James Benn Tinker Monona Hiram Cooper Jerome Huber John Benda John Hrushka A. A. Mikesh John Herold Chas Mollart Decorah Agnes Krall Fisher Hall Red Cross Fund Jacob Strawberry Point Fisher John Fisher, Jr Emma Klimesh St. Wenceslaus Church Broz Will Smith Regina Fisher Winter Irene Murdock Renwick Town I. N. Reed Lanesboro Minn Dr. Palmer Alfred Olson Little Son Minneapolis Willard Feltis William Ethel Keane Lavella Feltis Will Kimber B.C. Supplee M. E Burr Oak Sarah Thomas Mary Rachel Ruth Katherine Belle Martin Mary L. Dow Rachel A. Bornell Katherine Belle Conroy Martha Denman Susanna Rosetta Joseph Addie Willis Alta Clara Rosetta Wilbur Kinney Clara Marcy Bluffton B. C. Supplee Herbert van Weit Mens Jacobson la Crosse Carl Mullum Jacobson Larttheran Hesper M. B Granville Street Ben Keane Merle Smith Dr. Emmons

Spillville Red Cross Report and Drive Totals

Report covers June to July and Christmas drives with 483 members, proceeds from dances and auctions totaling 1,266.25, and total receipts 2831.42. Disbursements split across June to January, balance 104.12. Names of key workers listed and Red Cross Workshop led by Mrs F T Kapinos and Mrs Robert Heuser.

War Fund Cvee Co .Ise Gilbert Anderson Highland Solidi W. C. Cekal Anton Balik Chas. J. Anders Rh. A. Klimesh H. G. Haug H. J. Cooper W. Hruska J. P. Kuhn A. P. Anderson Ole N. Brenno Gilbert Haatvedt Albert Andera J. F. Klimesh Chas. Humpal Emma Lusk Josephine Hosper Margaret Balik Lizzie Balik Trene Cooper Agnes Suchan Olga Hruska RED Cross F. T. Kapinos Robert Heuser H. d. Cooper Helge Auker Ridgeway Route No. 2 G. FP. Heuser

Baby Girl Born to Ben Nolte Family

In Burr Oak on February 1 a baby girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nolte. Mrs. Hannah Sharp and Miss Florence Reed visited Decorah and nearby homes. Miss Ida Winter visited from Mason City, and Arnold returned from Warsaw, Wisconsin. Mrs. Fred Glise suffers a blood infection treated by a trained nurse. The L A 8 of the Petenes church had met Ose Tossing re 7 at the end of the week.

Arthur Smith Decorah Ben Nolte Florence Reed M. Reed Paul Frank Perry A. A. Seelye Hannah Sharp Ezra Reed Fred Glise Ida Winter Mason City Arnold Warsaw Wis Chas. Furze L.A Petenes Ose

Local social notes and events roundup

Castalia visitor Chas Benckey. Postville resident Mrs. Rollman and Clermont guests today. Leta Thornton at Paul Topel home. Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Haefner in Clermont. Prof. Shepard to Des Moines for military service exam. Embroidery club hosts by Mrs. Karl Reeves next Saturday. Ladies Lutheran society at Mrs. Fred Barnes Wednesday. Red Cross dance boosts treasury by over 80. Bloomfield township school board meeting held. Martha Haefner visited Luana. returned with Myrna Fett. Mrs Geo Peckham’s ladies involved in community activities.

Chas. Benckey Rollman Postville Leta Thornton Paul Topel Thornton Haefner Clermont Prof Shepard Des Moines Karl Reeves Fred Barnes Ladies’ Lutheran Society Red Cross Supt. Miller Bloomfield Township Martha Haefner Luana Myrna Fett Geo, Peckham

Ossian Social Roundup Sees Visitors and Local Visits

Ossian community lists numerous visits and travels by residents and guests. Henry Dessel returned from Chicago. Renaas, Bernatz, Sobolik, and several others visited with local families. several residents traveled to Des Moines Prairie du Chien and Dubuque for business or treatment. Local clubs and gatherings include the Catholic Ladies club host and card club at Mrs. Jones home.

Henry Dessel Chicago H. C. Renaas Decorah L. J. Bernatz Cornell Riveland Des Moines Minnie Christiansoys Calmar Rev. Nolan Waukon M. J. Thiltgen Red Cross B. Holtey T. P. Logsdon L. D. Burrows Ray Sobolik Giard Chas, Albright Castalia Henry Burns Jesse Limbeck Festina Cedar Rapids Mae Eileen Malloy L. A Catholic Ladies’ Club TH. J. Etteldorf Mike Huber Fort Atkinson Herman Wm. Lansing P. F. Meyer Prairie du Chien Louis Bernatz Archie Bernatz Dubuque Catherine Figge J. W. Meyer

Calmar Social Notes Busy With Club Meetings

In Calmar on February 4 1918 Mrs A H Latimer is listed as sick Miss Anna Benson of Ossian now works at Vogels The Music club met at Mrs Goheens home Monday night The Study club met with Miss Tena Sandager yesterday The Sunshine club met at Mrs Will Hazeltons today Mrs Gilmartin spent a few days in Austin with her sister last week

A. H. Latimer Anna Benson Ossian Vogel's Music Club

Local Visitor Notes and Social Headlines

Sever Haukedahl of Mason City visited with his mother yesterday. Mrs. Nels Nelson of Charles City spent a few days with relatives. Several residents including Henry Miller Stanley Kellogg and Palma Barlow are ill with measles. Alvin Reisner and wife welcomed a baby girl. Alvina and Theresa Wangsness called in New Hampton. Irene Rosebrook visited Manchester with sister Kathleen Morris. Kathleen Morris visiting in St Paul with Mrs Berg previously Ma Bel Eppens. G N Olson visiting after winter in Nebraska and Utah. Olga Oole, student in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, came home for a short visit. Sam Swenson and wife of Lawler spent days at Arthur Tit home. Mrs Huber is their daughter. Tlugo Dessel left for South Carolina for health reasons. Frank Koch accompanied him to Chicago.

Sever Haukedahl Mason City Nels Nelson Charles City Henry Miller Stanley Kellogg Palma Barlow Alvin Reisner Alvina Theresa Wangsness New Hampton Irene Rosebrook Manchester Kathleen Morris St. Paul Berg Mabel Eppens G. N. Olson Nebraska Utah Olga Oole Milwaukee Wis Sam Swenson Lawler Arthur Tit Huber Tlugo Dessel South Carolina Frank Koch Chicago Ene

Fire razes Ellis home in Freeport with heavy loss

Mary Delaney delivers mail on Route 3 while others note sick lists and social events. A large fire destroys Sam Ellis house after a chimney fault. neighbors save lower floors but upper and attic are lost. Ellis added a new wing not yet insured. Community reports include visits, travel to Iowa City, and a church service next Sunday.

Mary Delaney Rt. 3 J. A. Robinson J. Strayer Decorah Our Village Henry Gross Iowa City Ronglien Logsdon Hubert Funke Canton C. A. Funke Alice Marietta Harry Chicago Skinner Sam Ellis Ellis

Centennial society notes and travel across towns

Eldo Lange was a Postville caller on Saturday. Stella Throndson of Decorah spent the weekend in Centennial. A few from here attended the road meeting in Frankville and the Country Dance in Ossian Monday. Rae Runkle and family, visiting Lakefield and Wells, Minn., returned home Wednesday.

Eldo Lange Postville W. P. Rosa Will Duff Henry Ginapp Decorah Edwin Ginapp Geo. Allen Alvin Knutsvig Embroidery Club Christ Heckman Stella Throndson Centennial Frankville Ossian Amy Moen John Moen Barney Wentheld Wells, Minn Rae Kronmiller Frank Daniels Anna Daniels W. P.rosa Rae Runkle Lakefield Jackson Huron Lake Wells Minn Edgar Russett High Ridge Celia Heins Nelle Daniels

Highlandville Notes on Local Visitors and Landmarks

Highlandville reports numerous local visitors and callers from Decorah Mabel and Ames. Wood sells on streets for five dollars per card. Plans emerge for a large new residence on P. S. Biaine’s farm.

Social Roundup From Decorah Area Social Weekend Notes

February dates and local visits show Willie Williams as a business visitor in Decorah while Miss Hazel Stortz stayed with relatives. Norbert Gulrud of Waukon visits his aunt Mrs Ida Grinna. Mall spent a week with brother Jim near Decorah. Phoebe Sorenson and Ole Handy visited home folks and relatives. Roy and Hazel Stortz dined with the Will Foltz family. Mr and Mrs Jim Welsh were guests at the Williams home. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs E Brickner. Annon Bleka and Florence Neon visited the T Materson home in Glenwood. Melmer Inwick hosted a party, with Elizabeth Gross returning from Glenwood after weeks with cousin Mrs Walter Storteim.

Willie Williams Decorah Hazel Stortz Norbert Gulrud Waukon Ida Grinna Iince Mall Jim Phoebe Sorenson Ole Handy Roy Will Foltz Jim Welsh Williams E. Brickner Annon Bleka Florence Neon Walter Storte Glenwood

Local Social Notes from Southern Iowa Scene

On Saturday in Southern Iowa teacher John Zweibhohmer will teach there as Geo. Cremer starts work for Mike Hertges for the year. A Lang baby cut a finger last Friday. Joe Smith leaves for Fort Atkinson for the season. John Broghammer returns from Wenzel Lansing homeVisit. Dorothy Erickson visits Aug Peck and Towson homes. Leonard Lang splits lip after falling from high chair. Arthur Lang family guests at Frank Schaveinefus home. Wenzel Lansing hosts a six oclock supper with games last Friday.

Iowa John Zweibhohmer Mike Hertges Geo. Cremer Peck Towson Leonard Lang Arthur Lang Frank Schaveinefus Wenzel Lansing

Cedar Valley Social Notes Highlight Family Visits

Alvin Bulmer and Oscar Gjetley visits recur through Monday and Friday. Multiple calls from Borsheim and Peterson families mark weekly touchpoints with L. Gjetley and C. Peterson. A funeral attendance and gatherings at various homes reflect tight-knit Cedar Valley relations.

Weathered Community Notes from 1918 Chronicle

February 1918 records note 0 degrees below zero with last Thursday morning conditions. Local residents August Peck Eber DeCon Ek le Lange August Peeck Youmans Birdsell Nash and Mrs. Remke are listed with visits. Farmers report food ground activity and Friday business at Har Harris.

August Peck Eber DeCon Ekle Lange August Peeck el. Youmans Birdsell Ravena Dr. Nash Frankville Aiaing Doe Remke Arthur Avg Harris

Who Will Win This Battle with Kidney Ailments

Anuric double strength is advertised to cleanse the bladder and kidneys and cure rheumatic twinges. The ad claims Dr. Pierce’s Anuric has helped thousands and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Many Du Barry of Sioux City Iowa noting relief after ten days of use.

Pierce W. M. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Inst Buffalo N.Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

County News Spillville Red Cross Report Freeport France England Italy Providence America Brong Boston Farmers Department of Agriculture Highlandville L. H. Grindeland Wood Henry Kittelson Sander Grindeland Sattre Margaret Randie Schjeldahl Cora Lilly Liquin Harry Grindeland Geontiley C. F. Ambli P. S. Biaine Blaine Officer Ryder N. D Ingval | Opheim Canada J. O. Kroshus Clarence Mabel Gilbert Saxvik Ames The Agricultural College Olara Johnson Saxvik Geo. A. Brunsvold U. S Fred Ambli Christ Levi Henry Rud Mr. Lokken Canoe Anto Henry Olson Schjeldahl O. TL Sasvik Cedar Valley Alvin Bulmer Gjetley Albert Peterson P. Dinger Barbara Borsheim John Olson T. Tostenson Carl Tosten Lars Rasmussen P. Borsheim Amond Henry Gjetley Lucy Gjetley Sever Borsheim Peter Borsheim Bertie Borsheim Chas. Peterson Canoe Ridge Hattie Dinger Willie Ella Gjetley Stena Vick Sigurd Tolstad Kondon Kohedor Mpg Minneaporis Mine R. J. Waters Mre John and Jay Rose Rossvile Julius Sterping Nasset T. E. Kirkbride Farmers Phone Republican West Water Street N. H. Adams Pillsbury Flour Milling Company Minneapolis, Minn Douglas SWIFT
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