Castalia Castalia Ossian and Decorah Visitors Noted
Local notes from February 8 1916 record numerous visitors to Castalia Ossian Decorah and Calmar plus Monona Ames and Cedar Rapids trips. Names include F J Figge Sobolik Irene Meyer Mrs Henry Miller Miss Linnie Gilbert plus households of Meyer Holtey and Eimers. The Crusader class met B T Dean home and a card party at the opera house drew neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Figge
Dubuque
Harmon DeGraff
Town City
Harley
Leta Thornton
Castalia
Ossian
G. Dessel
Sturgis
Edna Haug
Decorah
Geo. Broghammer
Dell Rapids
G. H. Huber
Herman Busch, Jr
Calmar
Augusta Boyle
Randalia
Will Owens
Cresco
J. D. Long
Etle Oxley
Cedar Rapids
Fallow
Monona
8. W. Gilbert
Crusader
B. T. Dean
Carmichael
West Union
J. B. Wilt
Linnie Gilbert
F. A. Figge
Irene Meyer
Ames
Iowa
L. J. Bernatz
Chicago
L. A. Meyer
Catherine Collins
St. Paul
J. B. Barthelme
Malloy
Jackson
Janei Hne
Will Helwig
Hesper Notes Include Illnesses Visits and Obituaries
Anna Lawrence and Naomi Bryant on sick lists. Mrs P N Brothen and Hazel Burreson ill. Lars Golberg home from La Crosse. Mr and Mrs Lester Nelson guests at W P Nelson home. John Halseth of Mabel visited. Arthur Moon went to Kedron. Alma Peterson entertained at Wm Harris home. Mrs Arthur Moon visited sister Elmer Griswold. Mabel visitors Anna Lawrence and Nellie Johnson. Lutheran services Sunday at 2 pm. Men help Frank Frye haul ice from Mabel. Halston Ramlo died Feb 6 in Decorah. Prayer meeting at T W and Ella Bryant home. Mrs Knute Rolfsha spent weekend with son Clarence. H C Rowe and E A Griswold helping Elmer Griswold with wood. B M White with Isaac Fawcett at Mabel. Hesper and Spring Grove basketball—Hesper win. Mrs C J Tamnes and Mrs P N Brothen to East Grand Forks. John Hiatt back from Decorah visit. Ole Molstad to host Lutheran cemetery association Feb 16. Tea at Mabdl M E church parlors. Inga Stensland Alma Peterss and Prin at Henry Selman home. Gene Casterton and Henry Manuel guests of Buddy White. Primary room kids surprise Harvey Brothen. Kipling copies given. Nels Nelson born 1866 in Hesper. died Feb 3 1916 at 49. Married Flora Darrington. ten children. Funeral Feb 6 at Friends church. Nicolai Selnes dies Jan 31 at 91. born Namsos Norway. Survived by six children and sister in Norway. Funeral Feb 4 at U S church, Rev Rasmussen officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Bryant
P. N. Brothen
Mabel
Hazel Burreson
Lars Golberg
la Crosse
Lester Nelson
W. P. Nelson
John Halseth
Arthur Moon
Kedron
Minn
Alma Peterson
Wm. Harris
Elmer Griswold
Anna Lawrence
Nellie Johnson
Lutheran Church
Frank Frye
Halston Ramlo
Decorah
T. W
Ella Bryant
Knute Rolfshas
Clarence
H. C. Rowe
E. A. Griswold
B. M. White
Isaac Fawcett
Hesper
Spring Grove
C. J. Tamnes
East Grand Forks
John Hiatt
Ole Molstad
Lutheran Cemetery Association
Harvey
Kipling
Nels Nelson
Highland Township
Flora Darrington
Halver Ramlo
J. A. Johnson
E. Hanson
Friends Church
Dickinson
Nicolai Selnes
John Selnes
Namsos
Norway
John
Lena
Ansum
Martin
South Dakota
Lawrence Flak
U. S
Rasmussen
Ravenna Community Notes February 1916
February 7 1916 entries from Ravenna reflect social calls and visits among residents. Ben Eimers called at Calmar. various neighbors from Ossian Decorah and Ames stopped by Ravena or nearby towns. ice hauling and horse trade noted. funerals and a Woodmen dance mentioned. Several Lansing and DeCou family interactions appear. August Lansing and others hosted gatherings.
Bank Headquarters Offer With Free Rest Rooms and Meeting Space
To Our Farmer Friends and Others, the bank invites travelers and locals to use its facilities free of charge. The notice highlights toilets, vapor heat, good lighting, a rest room, and an assembly room for talking, writing letters, or meeting, even if not patronizing the bank. Also includes a highway vacation notice for road No. 1135 and 1133 with a deadline of April 15, 1916, and a county auditor contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Gen
Tas
Oscar Winger
Frankville News Highlights A Busy Local Week
In Frankville Iowa on February 7 1916 residents report Henry Hager improving John Swenson traveled to Decorah Fri Herman Schutta and many others made calls to Postville and Decorah Local groups met in Ma sonic hall and the D Y N T held a meet at Mrs Kate Peck A large school event featured the Masquerade dance and a Toy Shop play with proceeds funding a phonograph for the school Notable incidents included J J Van Wey losing a gray horse an accident involving John Snitker and Mel Ewing and a successful operation for Mrs Kelso Webster continuing social visits from Waukon Castalia Ravena and Mason City names and places recur throughout the list of calls visits and events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hager
John Swenson
Decorah
Herman Schutta
Postville
Lew Meikle
Waukon
Bernice Brouillet
Chris Waters
G. D. Bollman
Masonic Hall
Ed. Youmans
Ravena
Allie Green
Castalia
Roy Waters
Earl Livingood
J. A. Peck
Irvin Hughes
Carl Letchford
H. Waters
Chas
Drier
John Mullaney
Mason City
John Leer
Glenn McMillan
Jas.Ryan
Tom Webster
Joe Ryan
Rev. Healey
Harold Spaun
Will Schutka
Chris Leer
Aliie Green
Cast
W. W. Hubbell
Washington Prairie
Paul Tope
Neva Padden
Hazel Meikle
D. W. Bray
Clarence
Ludlow
James Meikle
Mark Miller
Keokuk
Sepha Peck
Waterloo
Albert Kneeskern
Alfred Crabtree
Burr Oak
Chris. Waters
Jas. McNair
Mrs. McNair
D. P. Hawes
Lynn Crawford
Fred Waters
Charley Crawford
Will Hughins
Len Barthell
Myrtle Barthell
Hazel Livingood
Hazel
Stillman
Bate
Jack Thomas
Shepherd
Mr. Brokau
Jess Toney
Keen Young
Roma Padden
Lois Pye
J. J. van Wey
Kelso Webster
Cresco
John Snitker
Mel Ewing
Wedding and social visits documented in Decorah area
Numerous short notices record wedding bells or forthcoming ceremonies, and visits by residents and guests from Decorah and nearby towns. Individuals named include Dr Leonard, Albert Grinna, Alice Welsh, Mabel Huseby, Florence Haas, Sam Sorenson, Bertha Tolstad, Florence Olson, Phoebe Sorenson, Marie Malli, Grace Malli, Frank Malli, J Linzenmeyer, Jim Malli, and others with dates in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Albert Grinna
Decorah
Alice Welsh
Williams
Mabel Huseby
A. Grinna
Bolson
Henry Peterson
Freeport
Margaret Williams
Florence Haas
Allie Headington
Sam Sorenson
Bertha Tolstad
Anderson
Glenwood
Clay Hill
Florence Olson
Joe Wachuta
Prairie du Chien
J. Linzenmeyer
Phoebe Sorenson
Franklin Prairie
Simon Broghammer
Cresco
Marie
Grace Malli
Frank
Fisher Home
Marie Malli
Charles City
Jim
Hill
Drake
Decorah Woman Credits Dean's Kidney Pills for Backache Relief
A Decorah resident Mrs D B Tuttle reports severe backache dizziness and fatigue from kidney issues. After using four boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Wangler's Pharmacy she experienced relief. The ad notes the product costs 50 cents and is sold by dealers nationwide. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Decorah
D. B. Tuttle
Main St
Dean
Wangler
Mra. Tuttle
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Decorah Sheriff Sale on Lot Nos Eight and Nine in Decorah
Special Execution issued from Winneshiek County District Court for February 4, 1916. Alwin Noecker and Carrie Noecker face public sale on March 11, 1916 at 9 a.m. at Decorah Court House to satisfy a $2,163.27 judgment plus interest, attorney fee of $61.63 and costs of $36.70 in favor of Christina Rudy. D. C. Ellingson sheriff and H. F. Barthell attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
State of Iowa
Iowa
Decorah
Christina Rudy
District Court
Said County
Alwin Noecker
Carrie Noecker
D. C. Ellingson
H. F. Barthell
Clay Hill Social Notes Feb 7 1916
February 7 1916 list shows John Malli visiting on Sunday and a business visitor in the city Monday. Master Willie Malli of Decorah visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William Malli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malli
Congressman
Willie Malli
Decorah
Wmalli
Bilious Attack Relief and Local Notices
For a bilious attack relief may be had by taking three Chamberlain's Tablets. A. Engbertson offers them and other remedies. Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Dull celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary at Monona with relatives and friends. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted for kidney complaint symptoms. Meritol Milk of Magnesia is advertised for chapped hands at Parman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. Engbertson
Adv
8. B. Dull
Monona
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Parman’s
What Children Need Now Weather Brings Sickness
Mrs. T Neurener of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured her boy of a severe croup after other remedies failed. The ad promotes the cough and cold remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the product amid a caution about moderation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
Henry Eimers
Parkston
S. C
Ben Eimers
Barney Holtey
Rose Holthaus
Alphonse
Cottonwood
Idaho
Kate Deming
Fort Atkinson
Eber DeCoy
Dave Weitgenant
Opera House
Catholic Ladies’ Club
Carl Bullard
Herman Lansing
Willie Beckman
F. Schweinerus
John Borgeson
Waseca
H. Lansing
Ravenna
Calmar Thurs
Frank Boeckman
Centennial
August Peckard
Walker DeCoy
Leander Shinart
Percy Bullard
Ralph
Leo Barthelme
Ed, Youmans
Lansing
Erman Schroeder
Joe
Henry Lansing
Sam Shobel
Christ Johnson
Ole Benson
A T
John V. DeCou
Anton Anderson
Ole Berg
Nordness
Ronan Bros
George Broghammer
Joe Broghammer
Philip Etteldorf
Festina
Mies Ruth Schweinerus
Louis
Frankville
Amanda Gierhart
Waynesfield, C
R. A. Engbertson
Sheriff's
Conigisky
Dr. Conrad
Theognis
Ohio Woman's Wish
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Vinci
THE
Scandia Life Insurance OY
Chicago, Ill
Mutual Old Line Coy
Illinois
L. S. Dale & Son
N. E
Decorah State Bank
C. O. Hagen
PATHE
Robin Hood
James Stevens
Ivy Scott
Herbert Waterous
Pathephone
Rud Bros
Overland
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