Winneshiek County Moneys and Credits Tax Totals
A table shows 3 462 000 dollars listed for taxation at 5 per 1000 in Winneshiek County. The year over year increase is 393 000 dollars. Township and corporate totals for Decorah area are listed with numerous small amounts and several corporations contributing.
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Fremont
Charisteneer
Orleans Township
Lincoin Township
Sumner Township
Fackson Township
Burr Oak Township
Bluffton Township
Madison Township
Almar
Washington Ane A
Hesper Township
Pecteaape
Canoe Township
Jean Decorah
Lauren Ee Ee
Highinch Township
Land Township
Picent Township
Eeren
Glenwood Township
Prankville Township
I Canes A
Bloomfield Township
Decorah Corporation
Galmar Corporation
Ossian Corporation
Gastalia Corporation
Ae Oat Ac Corporation
Ce Atkinson Corporation
Jackson Junction
Bpillville Corporation
Torrison Store Fire Injures Two Workers
A Manitowoc telegram reports a fire at the Torrison store that overwhelmed two employees with smoke. Thos Torrison, elder brother of Rev. I B Torrison, was injured. A later account says two of Rev Torrison’s brothers were hurt and the loss reaches $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Torrison
I. B. Torrison
Blizzard Delays Train Crew Through Cedar Rapids Route
Conductor McPartland of Rock Island arrived Monday at 2 40 PM only 50 minutes behind schedule after leaving Cedar Rapids 40 minutes late to wait for a funeral party for Elgin. He followed a snow plow with little trouble as drifts were awful between Decorah and Cedar Rapids.
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Conductor McPartland
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Elgin
Decorah
Shoe Store Moves From Decorah to Bogne
The Selz shoe store ceases operations in Decorah with stock packed and shipped to Bogne a city of 10000 south of Fort Dodge. Manager Mr Schultz and his wife are noted as good neighbors and citizens and the move is due to the business not catching on locally.
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Selz
Decorah
Bogne
Fort Dodge
Selz Company
Schultz
Electric restaurant shines in underground mine dining
A large coal mining company installed an electric restaurant 150 yards from the shaft, heating and cooking food electrically and making hot coffee by the same method. With underground electric power already common, subterranean restaurants could become feasible in other mines.
Weekly Weather Report Summary
The week featured six days of variable temperatures and one snow blizzard day. The warmest day was Saturday at ten degrees above, while Monday and Wednesday were eight degrees below at eight in the morning. The weekly average stood at 5.9 degrees above the norm.
Indigo pencil lines seal back for tamper proofing
A Popular Science Monthly note explains using an indelible pencil to draw light lines across the sealed envelope flap edge without wetting the pencil. If steamed the lines turn bright purple and stay visible, aiding tamper detection.
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Popular Science Monthly
Two Prisoners Burned in City Jail Blaze
In Wapello on January 22 Joe Wilson and Shelley Reynolds were burned to death after a cigarette ignited bed clothes in their cell. They were locked up on drunkenness charges and the fire burned out before the turnkey could respond.
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Wapello
Joe Wilson
Shelley Reynolds
Farmer Killed by Train at Grade Crossingnear Waterloo
Charles Gutknecht a farmer was killed when his wagon was struck by a Chicago Great Western train at a grade crossing near Waterloo yesterday. Snowstorm hindered his ability to hear or see the approaching train. The note about a $15.00 suite at Bear's appears in the OCR but is not related to the incident.
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Waterloo
Charles Kut Knecht
Chicago Great Western
Here
Gutknecht
Local News Roundup From Hesper County January 23 1917
Mrs A B Wanless sick. Decorah visits include Mrs W H Emmons and Mrs C C Ward. Field notes report trips by Reed Reed and Potter Wicks and Glise families. An old time dance planned at I C O F hall. Obituary notes Bailey G Street a longtime resident. services held at Friends church with Rev Hutchins.
Local Hesper News Detailing Visitors and Personal Moves
Hesper notes list Decorah visitors HESPER O L Street and A B Street visiting Mabel and Cleveland respectively. Rev Hutchins travels to Highland Minn and Mettams visit. Irene Bryant stays with Ole Molstad. John Bergeson sold property to 8 P Engen Quandahl. Prof and Mrs J P Street return to Elkader. Miss Myrtle Tweeten and Mrs Gee visit. Elmer Iriswold and Arthur Moon guests. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Lester Nelson. Funeral notices for Knute Tranen. Florence Halsey returns from stay with W Griswold. Descriptions of local calls and travels fill week.
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O. L. Street
RK. P. Robinson
Mabel
A. B. Street
Cleveland
Hutchins
Highland
Minnesota
Mra. Mettam
Irene Bryant
Ole Molstad
A. J. Harkness
John Bergeson
P. Engen
Quandahl
J. P. Street
Elkader
Myrtle Tweeten
Hesper
Gee
Linzenmeyer
W. P. Nelson
Elmer Iriswold
Arthur Moon
Albert Applen
Harmony
E. J. Wold
Lester Nelson
R. J. White
Sh. M. White
Josephine Strong
RB. Reid
Talbert
Miss Jensen
Y. F. Johnson
Caroline Becker
Ella Bryant
Geo. Linzenmeyer
Albert Lea
Minn
Knute Tranen
Spring Grove
Florence Halsey
W. 2. Griswold
A. Tweeten
Ivanhoe
Wedding Bells Amid Snow Shifts in Decorah Area
Last Thursday Lester Pearson and Madeline Rastetter united in marriage at the Catholic church with Rev. Hogan officiating. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pearson, has worked for A. R. Coffeen the past three years and the bride, daughter of Joe Rastetter of Decorah, is praised for her pleasant disposition and many friends. The couple left for a honeymoon to Minneapolis and will live in Decorah upon their return.
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Arthur and
Merle Smith
JR Reed
Will Hilleman
Grace Nash
Subject
Mexico
Jack Nolte
David Bowman
Pine River
Minn
B. G. Street
Salem
Ohio
Aaron and
Elizabeth Street
Bailey G. Street
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Springwater
Hesper
Jasper Co
Missouri
Bailey
Mary J. Purcell
Oregon
North Dakota
Friends Church
Oscar
Rosella Twetten
Ivanhoe, Minn
Oscar L
This Place
John J
Elkader
Alfred B
Cleveland
Eunice +S
King
Crete
Neb
8. Haines
N. D
David C
Sturgeon Lake
Lindley M
Minneapolis
John
Northfield
The
Rev. Hutchins
John Stoskopf
Decorah
Bleka
James Stortz
Madeline
Franklin Prairie
Sam Sorenson
Lester Pearson
Madeline Rastetter
Hogan
Mrs. Pearson
Will Korbel
Rasmussen
Olson
A. Snow
Sunshine Club
Ed. Ellingson
Ridgeway
G. Samuelson
Evans Kellogg
Waukon
Chas. Kellogg
H. H. Wangsness
Severson
Dubuque
O. M. Kiel
Agnes
Rochester
Olga
Nels Gunval
Samuelson
Frank Koch
Fort Atkinson
Calmar
Clarinda Orke
Clarence Anderson
Chas. Kleinow
McGregor
Kleinow
Clara Johnson
Frank Pletka
Clara
Ethel
Frank Uher, Jr
Spillville
K. K. Stensland
Stensland
Western Chemical Co
Hutchinson
Andrew Ellingsen
Iver Grinde
Cresco
Clarence
Cherles City
F. Helwig
Sam Howe
Foston
Andrew Ellingson
Flandrean
S. D
J. Hovey
John Dalen
Flandreau
Theodore
Sam
John Grinde
Helwig
decorah neighbors and visitors listed for a week
Decorah area residents are listed with callers and visitors across several days. Names include James Barth Henry Gretfley Sylvester Wise Jerome Ruffridge George Matter and Geo Barth. Social activities feature dances, visits with family, and errands around Decorah with mentions of Miss Mabel Hilleman and Carl Schnitzler.
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James Barth
Henry Grettley
Sylvester Wise
Decorah
Jerome Ruffridge
Will Kern
Deborah
George Matter
Mike Barth
Oliver
Henry Gretfley
Geo. Barth
Walter Ruffridge
Carl Schnitzler
Alvin Barth
Will Gjettley
Hattie Dinger
Henry Gjettley
Mabel Hilleman
Elsie Dehning
Will Ruffridge
Roy Barth
Frank Ruffridge
John
Henry Dehning
Harry Stoskopf
Ferdinand Oehler
Cresco social notes show a busy week of visits and towns
The Cresco area records numerous residents at Cresco on Saturday and Monday events. People include Olaf Ringoen Ernie Peter and Anita Johnson plus visits from Decorah Blooming Prairie and Albert Lea. The list notes illnesses sales church activities and upcoming meetings at the M E church and Epworth League.
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Olaf Ringoen
Cresco
Ernie Peter
Monay
Josie Degro
Shoemaker
Jordahl
Twin Cities
Anita Johnson
T. M. Halvorson
Decorah
Howard Becker
Alfred Milbert
Cresco Saturn
W. J
Walter Paley
Alfred Orum
Ray Armstrong
Blooming Prairie
M. O. Libbey
Beulah
Carl Blomgren
Gina Espeseth
Iver Anderson
Julius Flaskerud
Flaskerud
Prof. Jones
Lime Springs
Mrs. Thomas
Ladies’ Aid Society
Synod Church
Cyrus Barfoot
Ridgeway
X. Armstrong
Eugene
Tow and Mather
Wis
Local Visits and Announcements From Ridgeway Area
Walter Kuntz of Olds Alberta and visiting relatives greet Mr and Mrs Will Kuntz Emma Hovey Decorah and Miss Hovey Ada Minn with Mrs Walter Bachmann. Ella Xavier Ridgeway marries Fay Shearer per Parkland Wash notice. Epworth League meets Jan 28 at 6 45 led by Amelia Teskey.
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Walter Kuntz
Olds
Alberta
Canada
Will Kuntz
Emma Hovey
Decorah
Miss Hovey
Ada
Minn
Walter Bachmann
Alvin Fosse
Madeline
Schley
C. Degro
Parkland
Wash
Ella Xavier
Ridgeway
Fay Shearer
Solied
Peter
O. O. Hovey
Myrtle Johnson
Jim Armstrong
Minneapolis
Epworth League
Amelia Teskey
Calmar Community Notes and Local Obituaries
Calmar notes include illnesses hospital visits and family happenings. Many residents send condolences and attend services while new births and funerals mark the week, with several Calmar, Decorah, and nearby towns represented. The piece captures daily life and community sympathy.
Weekly Weather Report for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
Weather bulletin issued by the U S Weather Bureau Des Moines Iowa December 30 1916 notes snow probable at start then fair weather through Thursday or Friday with another snow period. Temperatures expected to run well below normal across the region.
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U. 8
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Horse Shipments Slow. Anderson Ships Car to Long Island
Horse shipments have been slack recently. On Wednesday A RB Anderson sent a carload of horses to Long Island via American Express, highlighting the subdued freight activity in the period.
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RB. Anderson
Long Island
American Express
Ossian Visitors Reported From Many Nearby Towns
Ossian enjoys a busy week with visitors from Castalia Decorah Cresco Fort Atkinson Mason City Dubuque and Cresco in town for calls dances and hospital entries. Local residents including Regina Meyer Anna Cooper and Augusta Boyle are noted among several trips and engagements with families and friends.
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Tom Baxter
Curley
Ossian
C. F. Limbeck
Schlee
Postville
Otto Lee
Dena Lee
Cresco
Fred Peglow
Monona
Regina Meyer
Castalia
Geo. Wiltgen
Mason City
Eileen Malloy
W. M. Allen
Decorah
Edward Groff
Detroit
Mich
Jerome Waters
Austin
Marie Wagner
Little Gladys
Billy Juen
Fort Atkinson
L. A. Dessel
Jean of
Calmar
C. H. Gilbert
Cloteil Heck
Creags
St. Louis
Anna Cooper
Elaine MacAloon
New Hampton
Miss Cooper
Augusta Boyle
Mercyt Hospital
Gates’ Orchestra
Lavina Kleisart
H. J. Kleisart
Carroll
Lavina
Academy
Hoskins
Bloomington
Wis
M. R
Elmer Vance
Verdier
Elzie
Dubuque
Earl Moody
Clarion
Cliff Cornell
Superior
Gas leaks hospitalize three Iowa State students
A chlorine tank leak in the pool area of the men's gym at Iowa State University led to fumes that overwhelmed Harry Westenberg of Kussex Oregon, Orle Trittet of Fremont, and Melo Smid of Lone Tree. The students were rushed to the university hospital unconscious.
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Iowa City
Harry Westenberg
Kussex
Orele Triplett
Fremont
Melo Smid
Lonetree
Iowa State University
University Hospital
Missionary Exports From Orange Township Said To Lead Nation
Orange township near Waterloo is credited with sending more foreign missionaries than any rural township. The listed workers are Daniel J. Lichty, Miss Sadie J. Miller, Miss Anna Blough, and Miss Eliza J. Miller.
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Orange Township
Waterloo
Daniel J. Lichty
Sadie J. Miller
Anna Blough
Eliza J. Miller
Injured Farmer Remains Unconscious After Plant Explosion
Michael Ebr a farmer from near Raymond was injured when an acetylene plant he attempted to thaw exploded He remains unconscious at St Francis Hospital in Waterloo
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Michael Ebr
Raymond
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Bear's and Dean's Listings Offer Bargain Goods
Workingmen can buy good wearing clothes at cheap prices with 40 percent off on odd trousers. Bear's advert notes constipation causes headache indigestion and dizziness. For a mild medicine use Deans pills, available in boxes at all stores.
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Dean's Lets
Road Notice Establishes Public Road Through Local Lands
The commissioner views a road starting near section 11 and 12 and runs along Section 11 in a measured path across multiple sections. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Auditor by noon March 20, 1917, otherwise the road will be established. Lands affected include Ole S. Ellis, Fred M. Sheetz, C. H. K. Boe, John Pearson, Sidsel Tolstad, W. B. Tieskotter. Signed Oscar Winger, County Auditor.
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S. E
Lks
C. S
County Auditor’s Office
Loy Eye
Ole 8. Ellis
Fred M. Sheetz
C. H. K. Boe
John Pearson
Sidsel Tolstad
W. B. Tieskotter
Oscar Winger
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Winneshiek
County News
A. B. Wanless
W. H. Emmons
I. N. Reed
Clifford Reed
Florence Reed
Will Donald
Charlotte Manuel
Emma Koenig
Andrew Butler
Bessie Feltis
Alice Morrison
Frank Perry
Will Broghammer
St. Paul
Clifford
I. C. O. F. Hall
James Wade
Carl Pierce
F. J. Potter
Son Cady
C. C. Ward
Clara Graham
C. Tl. Sweet
Mendota
Ill
Steve Pierce
Nina Haas
B. M. Wicks
Bertha Wade
Albert van Vleit
Montana
Victor
Clifford Headington
Winfield Feltis
Guy Sheley
E. Kippe
Gertrude Glise
Frank Bandle
James Temple
Frome
F. E. Potter
Paul Reed
Chas. Ryan
James Thompson
John Gates
Joe Moran
Cane T
Vincent Kimber
F. FE. Potter
Mr. Nelson
Arthur Smith
Emma Decker
Geo. Emery
Canton
Roscoe Wicks
Blanche Thompson
Prosper
Clay Hill
Decorah Republican
Sidrge Ridgeway
DeBedideh
George Lomen
John Kirschman
E. A. Bakken
Hopperstad & Brekke
Elmer Ellingson
Fred Albertson
Casey Jane
Gunval
Oscar Moe
T. Kratz
Seymore
Tyndall Fosse
Spencer Bakken
Emma Reinhart
Chas. Beucher
Geneva
M.E. Ehurch
Anton Brekke
Alice Fjelstul
Rosetta Jensen
Rev. Shoemaker
Counteil
Mr. Spencer
Equity
Hempuchen & Tirekke
Hall
Leonard Olson
Fred [Albertson
Baker Johnson & Co
Albert Anderson
Mercy Hospital
R. A. Griswold
Arthur Lomen
Ingvald Steensland
Hutchinson, Minn
Kt. Baker
Alma Kuntz
Alliance
Orville Allen
Arthur Griffith
Theo Hopperstad
Clarence Bute
M. E. Church
Morgan
Jacob Powers
Hoffman
Mrs. York
Mary
Laura Nal
Hopperstad
Lars Larson
Clarence Aga
Jim Soukup
Daniel
W. Bachmann
Milly Orum
Stever Johnson
Faribault
Dr. Allen
Rollin Baker
Frank Bena
Conover
Chris. Hankenson
Wednesay
Rev
Fretheim
Albert Lea, Minn
Plentywood
Mont
Weekly Weather Report
California
Golden California
United States Mail
Colorado
Sat Lake
L. A. Schrempf
N. H. Adams
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