Burr Oak News in Decorah | January 11 1916
Local notes from Burr Oak and Decorah detail visits of residents, travel to Decorah, and illness. The Burr Oak creamery directors are re-elected, several fires and accidents are noted, and a lengthy obituary for Sarepta Jones Morrison is published with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Seelye
Janet Milne
James Thompson
Dell Morrison
Grip
Bri
Harry Cox
Frank Perry
M. D. Whitney
Will Darling
P. H. Whitney
E. G. Reed
Frank Bandleie
Ben Manning
Burr Oak
Fred Hurd
Canada
Potter
J. B. Reed
Kathleen
Frank Bandle
James Headington
Little Son
Decorah
Jem Emery
Lafe Cox
Lester Nelson
Mabel
Hesper
Winfield Feltis
Castalia
Guy Sheley
Garnaville Darling
Geo. Reed
A. E. Smith
Cox
Merle Smith
Will
Bertha Gates
Paul Wanless
John Johnson
Ida Zeigler
Rockwell
Bessie Feltis
Vincent Kimber
Clifford Reed
Little
Chas. Reed
F. G. Maltby
Tuesay
Florence Reed
Ike Gates
Robi. Harris
Cedar Rapids
Perry
W. H. Reed
Canton
Minn
Reed
W. C. Reed
Prosper
E. M. Reed
Frank Morrison
West Union
Mr. Morrison
Geo. Smith
M. Jacobson
I. N. Reed
Frank Nash
Knox
Treas
Einer Kippe
Ben Ward
Clark Manning
Bert Morrison
Albert van Vieit
Burr Oak T
F. Ledge No
N. G
Clarence Failey
V. GP. II
Whitney, Lee
C. Olson
M. E. Marsh
G. Ward
Abe Pierce
Arnold
Guy Masters
C. A. Reed
Jack Ackerson
Abbot
C. Manning
Thomas Morrison
Sarepta Jones
Wanango Co
Thos. K. Morrison
Pleasantville
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Bluffton
Purr Ock
L. R. Morrison
Prudence
Putnam
W. L. Morrison
George K. Morrison
Mary N. ‘Downie
Richland Center
Wis
Frank ‘A. Morrison
Charles FE. Morrison
Stevensville
Mont
Cora A. Connell
A. M
H. T. Morrison
Morrison
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings in Decorah area
Frequent calls and visits sprinkled through the week as residents from Decorah Ossian Castalia and nearby towns socialized. Notable events include a baby birth at the Janice home, dances at Rae Runkle’s, oyster supper at Burrows, and multiple family visits among the Duff Ginapp Daniels and Rose families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Youmans
Will Duff
Decorah
Will Boeckman
Joe Ehler
Dorothy Russell
Webb Rosa
L. D. Burrows
Lalla Lee
Conover
Mary Harris
Nelle Daniels
Trving Hughes
Frankville
Tom French
Geo. Allen
Julius Brown
Ravena
Archie Jones
Roy French
Near Postville
Elmer Lennon
Claire Emery
Emery
Ossian
Howard
Sarah
Jas
Lennon
Amanda Ginapp
L. Schroeders
Castalia
Rudolph Janice
Charley Daniels
Bert Daniels
Geo
Allen
George Allen
Rae Runkle
Anna Daniels
Cresco
Theo
Rosa
Henry Heiman
Elizabeth Heiman
Charley Ginapp
Nelle
Jess Limbeck
Gunder Tinderholt
Bernice
Claude Kirby
Stotts City
Chas, Daniels
Postville
Harvey French
Claire Amery
Bad Habits Cause Indigestion and Remedy
The article warns that late breakfasts and tight meal spacing lead to indigestion and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. Sold by Enghertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enghertson
Local News from Conover January 11 1916
Various notes from Conover and Calmar area report residents traveling to Calmar and Spillville, visitors from Ossian and Decorah, farm activity, hog cholera concerns, a house fire, illnesses, and community losses including a child’s death and a grandmother’s passing.
Local residents and visitors noted in Spillville area
A compilation of social visits travel and activity in Spillville and neighboring towns. Harland Knapp returned to Mason City, guests visited Decorah Fort Atkinson Cresco Calmar Perm Minn Protivin and Cresco, with many locals and relatives appearing at homes, shops, and a masquerade ball planned for January 20 1916 at Fisher's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sobolik
Spillville Thursay
Evade Sobolik
Calmar
Ed. Sobolik
Joe Beevar and Son
Spillville
Gust Olson
Chas. Phillips
Anton Olson
Geo. Cummings
Conover School
Joe Puffer
N. Kolaas
Joe Klema
Lena Krall
Cedar Rapids
Frank Phillips
la Grippe
John Humpal
Bernard Swartz
Geo. D. Chapman
Oelwe
Sam
Fred Swehla
Louis Sobolik
Mason City
Conover
M. McCook
Riceville
John Jacobson
Decorah
Gee
Cummings
Lawrence Bjonerud
Minneapolis
University
Christ Johnson
Joe Deeny
Lawler
Swehla
Geo. Chapman
Frank Janechek
Lalla Lee
Ossian
Anton Olsen
Jos. Phillips
Ridgeway
Lincoln Telephone Co
Regina Soukup
Valdez College
Fisher's Hall
John Uher
Frank Benda
Ludwig
J. S. Klimesh
Charles Svacha
Humpal
Frank Humpal
St. Wenceslaus Church
Brog
Harold Knapp
Joseph Tuchek
Cresco
J. J. Shiral
Frances Swehla
Emma Zoulek
Jom Zoulek
Frank Soukup
Madison
Wis
Will Tobiason
A. A. Mikesh
Fort Atkinson
Chyle
Mr. Fenel
Protivin
Emma Lusk
Prof
Kruchek
Joseph Benesh
James Koshatka
Clemence Terold
Lena
John Douchek
Lask
Mary Suchan
Lewis Novak
Frank Blavek
John Kubish
Bertha
Mamie Hron
Kal. Poshusta
John Hren
George Zoulek
Local visits and greetings in Decorah area social notes
Local residents list visits and social calls across Decorah Ridgeway and nearby farms. Names include Gulbrandson Engen Josvanger Hovey Fretheim Oen Oddan and others with hospital and school updates and a closing note on Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gulbrandson
Frank Pilgrim
Rev. Torrison
Decorah
H. Engen
Lester Smith
Charley Yarwood
Ole Hammersness
A. T. Istad
H. E. Gulbrandson
Carl Anteed
Ida Josvanger
Ridgeway
H. J. Fretheim
O. C. Howe
Wm. Webjornson
N. O. Haugen
Julius Clausen
C. O. Howe
0. Grimstvedt
Chicago
Charlotte Josvanger
Searville
J. N. Bergan
C. M. Hanson
Anna Oddan
J. Fretheim
Florence
Esther Hovey
G. C
O. N. Maugen
Anna
Bertha Woldt
Elizabeth Istad
C. C. Hove
Peter Engen
North of
Clarence Hovey
HH. H. Fretheim
Harry Pilgrim
Decorah Hospital
Frank
C. C. Pilgrim
Cresco
Josvanger
Ida
Charlotte
Olaf Fretheim
Ang
Thomas
Eclectic Oil
Belled Mackerel a Jinx in Santa Monica Trawl
Odd fishing tale from Santa Monica describes a copper bell on a mackerel tail causing the fish to scatter others. Anglers call it a trick fish likely escaped from a piscatorium. A reader quote recalls a health ad for Foley Kidney Pills from Engbert's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Piscatorium
Advert Split Request for Foley Remedies and Dean's Ointment
An advertisement offers a mail order trial package from Foley & Co including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Pills upon sending five cents and name and address to Chicago Illinois Engbertson's Pharmacy. It also promotes Dean's Ointment for baby eczema and itching skin and notes it sells for 50 cents a box at all stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Bequette
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Adv
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Dean
Water Like Steel In Ocean Currents Threaten Vessels
The New York Press notes a fast moving ocean current named Uner creates a water jet as hard as steel. It can buckle rudders and damage ferry boats and tender craft that venture into its rigid under tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Advise caution with colds as dangerous lung ailments can follow neglect. Drugstore ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as tested for over 45 years and recommended by Druggists Ady to prevent serious lung problems.
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
Barr
Centennial
Chamberlain
J. R. Moore
Lost Valley
RK. A. Engbertson
Bluffton Township
Ed. Sellman
Marsh Music House
George Washington
Miller’s
Wangler’s Drug Store
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Goddard
Reid
Yellow Dent
Spencer
Wimple
Marsh Building
Illinois
the Adams Seed CO
Decorah, Iowa
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