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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1915

Page

4

County News Breeze Amid Icy Roads And Local Happenings

The community reports slick roads and ice across the county as residents cope with travel while sharing visits and daily tasks. Local families mourn and recover, with hospital stays and home treatments noted, including Mercy hospital in Cresco and Town City for eye care. Community members attend dances, market hog sales yield top prices, and road travel, sleighing, and winter weather shape weekly life.

Ravena and Surrounding Residents News Snippets

S. M. Ness called at Decorah Saturday. Hen Eimers marketed hogs in Ossian Monday. Eber DeCou called at Calmar between trains Tuesday. John McManus of Ossian called in Ravena Tuesday. Miss Tilla Ness was a passenger for Decorah Tuesday. Manson Bros of Centennial visited Eber DeCoy's Sunday. Paul Ode of ae Dak called at Mike no last Friday. Barthelme delivered hogs in Ossian Friday. Etteldorf family spent Sunday at Ben Elmers. John Schroeder of Ossian called at Frank Schroeder's Friday. Barney Holtey of Onan called in this vicinity last week. John Brogman of Ossian staying at Frank F. Schroeder's. Lewis Thoma of Postville staying with uncle John Meyer. Herman Lansing and 5 Hauber of Ossian were Calmar callers Monday. Mrs Kher DeCon visited Louis Felke's in Centennial last Thursday. John Brockman and Frank and Radie Schroeder called at Decorah Thursday. Miss Kate Bush of Calimar visited Ben Kimers' recently. Philip Brouillet of Frankville called at H Schweinerus' last week. Some locals attended creamery meeting at Nordness Monday. Henry Schweinerus visited near Decorah with son Lewis. Anton Anderson and Fred Rathbun hauled straw to Decorah. Walter Meyer and Louis Thoma visited Mrs Mathilda Larson's near Ossian Wednesday evening.

S. M. Ness Decorah Hen Eimers Ossian Eber DeCou Calmar John ©. McManus Ravena Miss Tilla Ness Manson Bros Centennial Eber DeCoy Paul Ode Ae Dak Mike Barthelme, Vir Andrew P. Etteldorf Ben Elmers John Schroeder Frank Schroeder Barney Holtey Onan John Brogman Frank F. Schroeder Lewis Thoma Postville John Kher DeCon Louis Felke John Brockman Frank Radie Schroeder Kate Bush Calimar Ben Kimers Philip Brouillet Frankville H. Schweinerus Nordness Herman Lansing Son Joe Will Johnson Burr Oak Wedness John O. Meyer Dan. Ith Henry Schweinerus Lewis Anton Anderson Fred Rathbun Walter Meyer Louis Thoma Mathilda Larson

Local social notes from Cresco Ossian and nearby towns

John Barthelme of Cresco visited with his father Philip Barthelme Sr Wednesday Theo Sersland and family of Washington Prairie spent Sunday at Knut Towson s Lizzie Schroeder of Ossian is staying at the Frank F Schroeder home Walter Mara drove to Postville Sunday to spend the day with friends returning Monday Miss Evelyn Schweinerus spent a few days of the past week with friends and relatives in Ossian Ray Krysam of Festina visited Otto Schneeberger at the Ben Eimers home a few days the past week A basket social will be held in the Broghammer district on Friday evening Jan 22 to which all are invited Leo Barthelme and Miss Regina Meyer of Ossian were seen driving on the Main street in Ravena Tuesday evening Mrs Herman Lansing accompanied by Mrs Chas Hauber of Ossian were passengers for Postville last Thursday to attend the bazaar Leo and Regina Barthelme Frank and Cecelia Lansing and Frank Schweinerus attended the party at Andrew Barthelme s at Ossian Sunday evening

John Barthelme Cresco Philip Barthelme Theo. Sersland Washington Prairie Knut Towson Lizzie Schroeder Ossian Frank F. Schroeder Walter Mara Postville Evelyn Schweinerus Ray Krysam Festina Otto Schneeberger Ben Eimers Broghammer Leo Barthelme Regina Meyer Ravena Huesday Herman Lansing Chas. Hauber Leo Regina Barthelme Frank Cecelia Lansing Frank Schweinerus Andrew Barthelme Fred Brouillet Jim Ewing John Ewing Ellen Ewing Bethel John Schutta Monona Hattie Lower Charley Shattuck Irvin Hughes Dorothy Erickson John Leer Frannie Padden Decorah Emma Letchford Henry Hager Ludlow Albert Kneeskern Waukon Schroeder Henry Wilson Geo. H. van Wey Walter Chris. Waters Ewing Amos Haslip Geo van Wey Carl Rosenkirch Kelse Webster Ida Emma Kamp T. J. Crawford Jeff Gaffney John Jenkins Nash Vern Letchford Strawberry Point Francis Padden Evelyn Brouillet Ravena Walter Pilgrim Charley Davis Er. J. Hook Ammi Smith Ruth Meikle Walter van Wey Business Herman John Sehutta Sumner Roma Padden Herbie Waterloo Albert Henning Aprental Chester Meeker Near Castalia Lee Peck Irving Crawford Walter Kneeskern Mike Fitzpatrick Dr. Nash J. A. Peck G. D. Bellman Rufus Ewing Nebraska Castalia Oscar Anderson Paul Shafer Thos Bryant Hesper Paul Topel Herb Tom Waters Frank Lower Fred Snitker Snitker Arthur Brandt Cynthia Jennie DeWitt Hazel Meikle Alma Leer Andrew Larsen Larsen D. Y. N. T. Society Kate Peck Nellie Spaun Jessie Meikle Nellie Crawford W. W. Hubbell Nasser Hubbell Ray Waters Chris, Waters Alfred Anderson T. E. Kirkbride Independence Leona Sorenson Clay Hill R. Tyler Beulah Netteberg Glenwood Anderson Rev. Schmidt Drake Herbert Gross Ridgeway Stella Phoebe Sorenson Pearl Skinner Trout Run Henry Miller Cora Dickinson Nordness Ladies’ Aid Society L. Coughlin B. A. Y. Hall G. S. Lackland Percy Kniss Arthur Crane J. A. Robinson Frances Jennie Henry Arlie Bartlett Young People's Society W. D. Gross Hattie Kirkland Lackland Elias Myran Ole Kvale’s Inga Myran Eli Myran Albert Fulsons Ole Tweeter Helge Myrand Even Berg Peterson Catherine Thompson Nelson Nelson & Fulsaas Sawed Up Some Wood At Dist. No. 3 Monday. John Fulsaas K. C. Berg John Skogen John Ask Miss Minnie Ole Melaas Gilbert Thompson John Fulsans Knute Berg Even Peterson Ole Melans Gust Bakken Martha Christen Knudtson C. O. Blekeberg Clarence Christen North Madison Peter H. Ask Peter Alfred Gilbertson Ole Gilbertson Elmer Gunhus Orleans Teddy Knudtson Lincoln Ed. Borseth Bluffton O. O. Ellingson Minneapolis John Fulsaas Fred Nelson

Community News From Clay Hill January 1915

Wm Malli marketed hogs in Decorah. Laverne Bolsen ill with measles. A schoolhouse gathering occurred Sunday. Decorah callers included Gilbert Pearson and J J Walsh. Mrs Mary Erickson hosted families Monday evening. Visits paid between Canoe township and Decorah relatives. George Mall will work in Harmony Minnesota this year. Mrs Sam Tolstad and Julia Belsen visited Decorah and Locust respectively. Dr Woodward of Decorah attended a professional call at E C Belsen’s. Mrs Ellen Larsen and son Edward visited from Canoe Ridge. Mrs Bleka and Stella Sorenson visited Glenwood Township with Torkel Martinson.

Wm. Malli Decorah Laverne Harmony Minn Sam Tolstad Dr. Woodward E. C. Belsen Lizzie Gross Locust Ed. Matter J. J. Walsh Mary Williams George Louie Malli Julia Belsen Riverbend John Kraby Austin Lares Chas. Barthell Waukon Clay Hill Ellen Larsen Edward Canoe Ridge

Ossian Glancen at Local Visitors and Events

Ossian residents and visitors are listed including Fred Sobolik A F Becker William Owens William Burns Leo Wiltgen Anastasia Shackleton Lizzie Buseh Rose and Arthalinda Meyer Louis Frerich visiting relatives Woodman dance Jan 1 Harp orchestra music Gates Gregory Pigge and Nick Feil Moonlight gatherings and a Monona Monona basketball loss A Ravena school basket social St Francis church marriage Katie Hamer to John Schissel card party and Postville bazaar ride counts 46 passengers to Postville for parish events.

Cough Remedy Ad Praises Chamberlains for Children

An advertisement warns against giving children cough medicines containing opium and extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safer for coughs colds and croup for both children and adults. It notes no opium or harmful drugs and the medicine is sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy.

Engbertson

Frankville Throng Records Swift Local Happenings

Sherman Bollman starts ice work as Mrs. Bradford Seybert and many neighbors are listed with visits, sickness, and travel across Decorah Bethel Ossian Postville and Waukon. Socials, funerals, auctions, and church notices fill January 1915 as residents attend dances, sales, and family gatherings.

Sherman Bollman Bradford Seybert

Freeport Social Notes Mention Decorah Caller

Mrs. W. Deremo of Decorah was a Freeport caller one day last week. Henry Bartlett came up from Brainford, Iowa, last Tuesday, having been

W. Deremo Decorah Henry Bartlett Brainford Iowa

Kendallville notes and community updates round table

In Kendallville and surrounding areas residents report illness among Frank DeWalle and Andrew Olson, and Lucile Culbert recovering from erysipelas. A teachers meeting is planned for February 4, and various social events including a John Sun ningdale home dance and I C C F lodge installation are noted. Evangelist Brooks begins Albion meetings. multiple local households host visitors and sales at Decorah Furniture with January bargains.

North Madison Notes Show Many Local Visitors and Shoppers

A North Madison column lists numerous visits and calls in the area. Residents including Elias Myran, Miss Inga Myran, and Ole Tweeter frequent Decorah, Ridgeway, and surrounding towns for social visits, business calls, and shopping across the week. Several neighbors report wood hauling, market activity, and a mistaken but lighthearted note about sleighing and weather.

Dangers of a Cold and Cham berlain's Cough Remedy

A writer warns that colds can lead to serious diseases if not treated promptly and recommends Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to loosen a cold, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and help the body throw off the illness. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Ad. Cynicus quote noted.

Engbertson Adv

Hall's Catarrh Cure The Constitutional Remedy

There is more Catarrh in this section than all other diseases. Catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. is taken internally and claims to cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer a $1000 test and provide testimonials. Also advertised Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Seismograph Evidence in Court and Winter Sale Appeal

Seismograph records show machinery vibrations relevant to factory damage claims, while a business note promotes deep discounts on winter goods including over coats suits plush lined coats and sheep lined coats as part of a close out. BEN BEAR.

New York Ben Bear

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. K. Bailey & Son County News J. G. Kirschman Burg Rollie Kratz A. F. Cameron M. E Charley Hornberger Ralph Schild Fred Falck Frank Wagner Ernie Peter Fred Koch Ames Koch Town City Robert Vopava Mercy Hospital Amel Koch Cresp Orville Allen Fritz Ramseyer Reinhart Haakenson Fred Sobolik A. F. Becker Wm. Owens Wm. Burns Lawler Leo Wiltgen Granville Anastasia Shackleton J. W. Lynch Fitzpatrick Marshalltown Thiltgen Gregory Pigge South Dakota Nick Feil Chicago Marvin Bullard Dorothy Boyd Mitchell Ravena School St. Francis Catholic Church Katie Hamer St. Lucas John Schissel St. Francia Opera House Freeport Kendallville Frank DeWalle Ervie Reuter Soltow Will Wells Mr. Finney St. Paul Andrew Olson Lucile Culbert John Sunningdale Ada Young John Clink W. A. Clink Eldon Holness Gladden Aaron Elliott Gus Anderson John Lundereng Elias Holness Quandahl I. C. C. F. Lodge Walter Daskam Clifford Eddy W. A. Daskam M. McCarty Henry Dunn Betsey Peterson Miss Pederson Decorah Furniture S. Larsen Cynicus Sillicus Parker Drugeiate PAY USA Wangler’s Drug Store Dr. T. Felix Gouraud L. A. Sayre Gouraud Ford T. Hopkins & Son Great Jones St Taft Walt Mason Mason Citizens Savings Bank Red Cross John C. Hexon & Son
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