Death Invades Five Homes in Decorah Area
A sequence of obituaries and graveside notices marks the week in Decorah and surrounding townships. Mrs. W B Updegraff dies in Denver after pneumonia following la grippe, with children Milton Simmons and Cassie Welch among survivors. Halsten Nelson, longtime Springfield township farmer, dies after Brights disease. William S Longstreet, Decorah Electric Photo Gallery proprietor, passes after a four week illness. Almira Roney, widow of Peter Roney, dies at 12:50 am. Mrs. Sarah Ann Punteney, pioneer of Canoe township, dies after long illness. Surviving kin listed include siblings and children across several states. Funeral services held or announced for most, with interment in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, B. Updegraff
G. C. Welch
Denver
Colo
Wm. B. Updegraff
Updegraff
Lydia Maria Sheat
Syracuse
N.Y
Valparaiso
Indiana
Iowa
Canoe Township
Wm. Baipdegraff
Decorah
Addison
Milton Updegraff
Naval Observatory
Washington, D. C
Mare Island
Cal
Edith A. Simmons
Cassandra
Mary
L. C. Reed
Crookston
Minn
The
Baptist Church
Lackland
Halsten Nelson
Halston Nelson
Rudi
Springfield Township
Bright
Mr. Nelson
Hurums Avi
Varig
Valders Norway
Gjermund Hoyme
America
New York
Port Washington
Wis
Grasshaven
Mich
Ragnild Garvik
Vestre Slidre
Norway
W. B. Updegraff
Nelson
Helgeson
H. T. Helgeson
C. A. Olson
Milton
United Luther Church
O. E. Schmidt
Longstreet
William
Electric Photo Gallery
Fourth Ward
Mr. Longstreet
Edgerton
Wisconsin
Stoughton High School
Stoughton Business College
Prairie du Chien
Nettie Frances Clark
Beatrice
Guinevere
Florence
Phelps Cemetery
WM. Punteney
William Punteney
Punteney
Sarah Ann Bogue
Washington County
Canbole Township
Frank
Texas
Clinton
Bridgewater
Eva Lang
Rapid City
Otto
Royal
Neb
Frank Headington
Cora Punteney
Manville
Wyoming
Annual Telephone Meeting of Winneshiek Co-Operative Co
The Winneshiek County Co-Operative Telephone Co held its annual meeting at the court house with fair attendance. After secretary’s report and officer election, the dues delinquency was addressed. About $600 in unpaid dues was noted. nonpayment will lead to service discontinuation and accounts turned to a collector. Officers elected: President T Ramlo, Vice President Geo Barth, Secretary Ezra Reed, Treasurer John Jaastad, Directors Elmer A Smith, John Jaastad, and Jos Groat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
T. Ramlo
Geo. Barth
Ezra Reed
John Jaastad
Elmer A. Smith
Jos, Groat
Police Court Drunks Arraigned After Cold Pickup
Two intoxicated men were detained in the past week and brought before the mayor. Both received the customary sentences after arraignment.
Six Year Old Girl Relieved From Croup Says Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Indiana reader W. BE Curry of Evanaville reports his six year old daughter suffered croup but found instant relief with Foley’s Honey and Tar. He says both his wife and he use it and consider it the best treatment for bad colds and coughs, etc. The ad cites a local pharmacy and encourages readers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
W. BE. Curry
Evanaville
Ind
Foley
Cortsinhs
Ady
Four Generations Shown in Burr Oak Family Portrait
In a Burr Oak scene Mrs. Malinda Mariele Markle, 87, stands with her daughter Mrs. Edward Wicks and grandchildren Mrs. James Draper and Ruth Coffeen. Widow of Civil War veteran John Wilber, she recalls wartime life, has ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, and lives with her son Herman Wilber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Mariele
Burr Oak
Mariele
Edward Wicks
James Draper
Ruth Coffeen
Markle
John Wilber
Winneshick County
Old Skaters Remember Decorah Trip And Ice Tricks
Eugene Shaw recounts youth skating days with Aiden S and Benedict on Bluffton mill pond. They travel to Decorah to impress village skaters, observe local youths like John Bradish Wells Heively Herrick Coleman, then return home after watching tricks. Boys' ritual with girls on the ice is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Shaw
Aiden S&s
Benedict
Bluffton
Bluffton Mill Pond
Decorah
Bernatz
Eugene
John Bradish
Wells Heively
Herrick Coleman
Aiden
Robin Hood Company in Wreck Near Cherokee
A northbound Illinois Central passenger train derailed north of Cherokee after a spreading rail on Monday. The Pullman car telescoped the day coach, sending it down an incline and rolling three times. Thirty three injured, three fatally risked, including Robin Hood opera company members from Decorah such as Phil Branson and Wm. Schuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Cherokee
Prof
W. B. Baird
State Highway Commission
Phil. Branson
Carolyne Andrews
HL. Wateros
Cold Weather Aches and Pains From Kidney Trouble
Cold weather triggers aches and pains as kidneys fail to eliminate waste. Foley Kidney Pills claim to tone up weak kidneys and provide prompt relief from soreness and stiffness. Engbretson's Pharmacy. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Engbretson’s Pharmacy
Adv
First Touch of Winter Hits Decorah and Region
Decorah and the northwest, stretching beyond the Twin Cities, endured a heavy early winter blizzard last week. Winds rose and snow fell to create travel disruption and trains delayed. Thermometers recorded 26 below at sunrise and 30 to 35 below in downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Twin Cities
W. F. Baker's
Blizwad
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Towa
Ossian
James Allen
Calmar
State Weather Bureau
Notice to Bidders for Cement Sidewalk Extension
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk on or before February Mth 1916 for the construction of a cement sidewalk attached to the oldest Decorah bridge. Plans and specifications are on file at the County Auditor in Winneshick County Iowa. Dated Devorah January 1th 18 Fr M Hughes City Clerk for the City of Devoran Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Winneshick County
Iowa
Devorah
Fr. M. Hughes
Devoran
Notice to bid on school textbooks for Winneshiek County
The Winneshiek County Board of Education invites sealed bids for textbooks for public schools for five years starting September 1 1916. Bids due by 1 30 p m January 31 1916 in Decorah Iowa. Approximately 300 400 books per subject. Samples kept in the County Superintendent's office. The board may reject all bids. Oscar Winger Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
County Board of Education
Winneshick County
Decorah
Oscar Winger
Equity Members Meeting in Decorah Iowa 1916
All members of the American Society of Equity are notified to meet at the Court House in Decorah Iowa at 10:00 am on Tuesday January 25 1916 to consider and act upon the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws drafted by the committee. Members should attend to learn the proposed plan for future association business. Signed S B Brickner President Henry Ruen Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Equity
Court House
Decorah
Iowa
County Union
BE. Brickner
Henry Ruen
Fletcher to Speak on Lyceum Course Next Wednesday
Decorah residents recall Thomas Brooks Fletcher’s earlier Chautauqua appearance interrupted by a storm. The Belle Plaine Union describes him as a powerful, persuasive lecturer who attacks hypocrisy in economy and politics and urges readers to push for better country reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceums
Decorah
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
Decorah Lyceum
Belle Plaine Union
Mr. Fletcher
Fletcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Punceney
R. Roney
W. S. Longstreet
Almira Roney
Peter Roney
Baker Avenue
Almira Gibbs
Essex County
Winneshirk County
Charles
Brandon
Manitoba
Canada
Minnie
L. D. Miller
Will Roy
Jay
Sioux Falls
Albert
Ray
Chester
Walter
John
Mabel
Roney
E. R. Miller
Cresco
J. W. Telford
Hesper Township
Emmons Gibbs
Fremont Township
Orleans Township
Lincoln Township
Sumner Township
Jackson Township
Bluffton Township
Madison Township
Netba
Calmar Township
Washington Township
Decorah Township
Military Township
Highland Township
Pleasant Township
Glenwood
Frankville
Bloomfield Township
Decorah Corporation
Calmar Corporation
Ossian Corporation
Castalia Corporation
Ridgeway Corporation
Fort Atkinson Corporation
Jackson Junction Corporation
Spillville Corporation
Robin Hood Company
Wreck
Geo. M. Costakos
Reruniican
Sellman
Marsh Music House
Industrial
Indianapolis
Miller’s
Equity
Bickle and Watson
Bickel and Watson
Elks
J. Warren Kerrigan
Murdock MacQuartie
Jonathan Grey
Jane Gail
Matt Moore
Prris
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bryne
Pennington
J. J. Jeffries
Tursvay
P. H. Hull & Co
Alice
Ellen B
Larsen
Meritos Milk OF
Orris
EE. J. Parman
Decorum Republican 4
Ben Bear
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