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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Bear
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