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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
W. M. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Inst
Buffalo
N.Y
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