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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
6
The Decorah funeral records show 107 funerals last year, down from 172 in 1915. The 1916 figure reflects funerals for those who died elsewhere plus local interments, not all Decorah deaths.
Agile Kangaroo species number fifty six and capable of leaping up to twenty feet. The male stands six to seven feet tall.
Notice explains that the Local Board only handles classifications and exemptions does not decide industrial or agricultural grounds. Registrants with Division A Class 1 cards were or will be notified and will receive a card on District Board action. Appeals exist only in certain divided cases under Sec 111. Contact Legal Advisory Board for instructions.
United Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 15. English services at 10 30 with Norwegian at 3 30. Dorcas society meets Tuesday evening. officer elections. Christian Science at Freeman building on 24th floor 11 45 for lesson Sacrament. Congregational services 10 30 and 7 40 with sermons on Miraculous life and Tree of Life themes. Everyone welcome.
In Winneshiek County District Court a petition in equity seeks $2001.15 plus eight percent interest from February 4 1918 on a promissory note dated March 8 1911 against Martin and Jorina Woldum H H Woldum and Melia Woldum United Tire Company GTR Todd G Summers Company and Hans Roberg. The suit also requests foreclosure of a 1911 mortgage on the SW quarter of the SE quarter of section 21 township 98 north range 7 west to secure the note and asserts lien priority over claimed interests. Defendants are urged to answer by February 4 1918. otherwise default and judgment will follow.
January 8 1918 county news summarizes health updates and visits. Mrs F J Potter ill. Ambrose Gates improving. Locals travel to Lansing Decorah and Minneapolis. babies born to Geo Reid. Many visits among Reed Pierce Morrison and Wade families. School closed for illness. Red Cross work shifted to Tuesday. I O O F and M E church events noted. Community gatherings include dances, dinners, and officer elections.
Albert Pulsans delivered hogs to Ridgeway Monday. Many neighbors and relatives visited homes across the area including Mrs. Ole Kvale, Julia Kvale, Christine Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tveter, Selmer Olson, and others. New Year gatherings, hauling, and small visits marked the week with several trips to Decorah and Minneapolis.
Ossian items list Sunday visits and Thursday calls by Ray Sobolik Atty. Sullivan and other residents. Several Ossian and nearby towns residents travel to Decorah Cresco Fort Atkinson McGregor Remsen Sioux City Ke waskam Ind Camp Custer and Dyersville for visits funerals operations and family matters during a holiday period.
January 7 1918 reports Ness and Anderson receiving Ford cars and a stream of visitors including Lars Bjorgo Miss Bijerke H L Bentley and Mrs Rogneby. Snow about 3 inches prompts sleigh bells as residents visit Decorah Quandahl Ossian Ryder and Local farms. The Russian editors face election night workload and a reminder that careful thought precedes action.
Castalia Iowa reports January 8 1918 schools reopen after holidays. Local residents and visitors include Miss Eilee Mallony Ossian visitor and Miss Billa Barnhart in Elgin. A club dance with La Crosse orchestra drew a good crowd. Funeral for Ole Smorstad held at United Brethren church with Masonic rites at Pleasant View cemetery.
Mrs Will Schutta visited Waukon Thursday and many locals appear in town visiting relatives and attending events. Visitors include Fa Youmans Ravena, Francis Padden and wife, Miss Helen Peck, Ambrose Arnold and family, and J F Kneeskern and wife among others. The D Y N T dinner, Red Cross sale, and school reopens mark community activities with several towns like Decorah and Postville connected by visits and errands.
A sleigh ride to Castalia and a reception here midweek welcomed Lyle French and honored Red Cross nurse Anna Slorah. Attendees included John Davis Geneva Waters Ruth Waters J G Rupp Kiesau Harv French Eaton and others. Red Cross sale raised near $600 with dues adding $129. A picnic dinner fed about 200 followed by church songs prayers and a reading. A leather portfolio for Miss Slorah and gifts for Lyle French marked the tribute.
Miss Alma Oddan spent Sunday with home folks. P J Ness of Decorah called on J Drew. Mrs O O Hovey visited O P Hovey. Sadie Woldt of Decorah stayed with A T Istad. Petrine Berger visiting A T Istad home. Mr and Mrs Peter Gayle called on O N Haugen. J Oddan and A Ingvaldson called at M Mickelson's New Year's eve.
Wm. Drew has been entertaining the mumps the past two weeks. Idella Bakken of Decorah spent last week at the J. Oddan home. Christ Trytten of Ridgeway called at O. O. Hovey's Friday. Several families, including the Bergans, Engens, and Halvorsons, report visits, New Year greetings, and small social events. Oscar Josvanger goes to Fore City for schooling. A son named Jan is born to Elmer and wife. Funeral services held for Ole Grefsrud near Ridgeway.
Plymouth area residents share holiday travels and gatherings with family in Decorah Highlandville and Canoe. Families listed include Halvorson Josvanger Neste Istad Woldt Haugen Grindeland Hoyt Iverson Engen Haga and related relatives amid hospital and recovery notes for Lewis and N. Britton.
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