County News items from Cresco area January 1917
The report lists visits and calls by local residents including Mrs Alfred Peter Ervin Kuntz O Schild and others. It notes January clearing sales at local merchants, a blizzard keeping people indoors and various social visits from Cresco Ridgeway and Sumner township. Community life centers on sales chores horse buying trips, church services canceled by weather and road repairs along county lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Peter
O. Schild
Cresco
Wesley Kratz
Winfield Kuntz
Naples
Ervin Kuntz
Elmer Schild
Schild
Chas, Kuntz
Ridgeway
Joe Novak
Local notes from Ravena and Decorah social calls
Wenzel Lansing visited Decorah last Friday while Theo Rosa stopped at Will Boeckman’s residence last Wednesday. Aug Peck made an evening call at the Joe Kidde home last week as a winter snowstorm began to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel Lansing
Decorah
Theo. Rosa
Will Boeckman
Peck
Joe Kidde
Ata
Castalia News Roundup Faces Snow Delays and Community Events
Castalia residents cope with a snow storm causing church services to be canceled. Local visits include Ed Brown from Ossian and A F Smith in Cedar Falls. The Castalia Savings Bank increases capital from 15000 to 25000 dollars. Club events feature a masquerade dance with Bill's orchestra and a Kneeskern hall music night. Mrs Wirsching recovery from surgery and hospital visit noted along with film showings at Kneeskern hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wirsching
Elma
Ed. Brown
Ossian
A. F. Smith
Cedar Falls
U. B
Amelia Shattuck
Decorah
N. Schoonmaker
James
Hunter
Bruce
Theneeskern J
Wim. Lundt
Henry Bartels
Albert Christofferson
Bloomfield Township
Eugene Malloy
Earl Haefner
Chicago
W. A. Meyer
Harold
Tville
Camp Fire
Castalia Savings Bank
Castalia Hall
Ladies
A. W. Kramer
Dixon, Til
Frankville Social News Notes and Local Visits
Frankville and Castalia residents share visits with Postville Waukon and Decorah. The W.C.T.A. gathering, a M. F. church dinner, and a skating outing at Waukon are reported along with bids for township road superintendent in 1917. A local sale promotes a Bear Suit at a 20 percent discount.
Local notes from Highlandville and Decorah area
Highlandvilleraisers report visits and calls across Decorah, Bowman, and Sattre. Residents include Mrs Henry Jarland, Oliver Steen, C P Olson, J K Gulbro, and many others visiting relatives, attending dances, or handling local business. A key item notes Knut Tranen death in Hesper and Rev Seehaus resignation at Big Canoe Highland churches.
Freeport Notes Include Local Outing and Illnesses
Mrs R Tyler visited Decorah relatives last week. A large crowd attended the Twin Beds show at the Grand in Decorah last Friday. A social at the hall Wednesday was well attended and enjoyed. Everett Gross visits grandmother Mrs Caroline Gross on Clay Hill. Sunday church services postponed due to the storm. all urged to attend next Sunday. Mrs Delia Miller of Cedar Falls visiting sisters Mrs W A Leach and Mrs Warn. she arrived Thursday. Miss Fortcamp matron at the County Home has been ill several days. friends hope for a speedy recovery. Walter Hallman ill but improving this week. Mr and Mrs J Bl Coughlin and others were entertained at the John Dinger home on Clay Hill last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Koch
Cresco
Henry Albers
Joe Novak
Agnes
Schild
Anna Halverson
Baker-Johnson Co
Elsie Vopava
Sumner Township
Robert Vopava
Ralph Schild
Feat Watthauer
John Bury
Decorah Satu
Sunda
Nettie Koch
Sumner Town
Fred Falek
Near Ae Ee Visi
Carl Haakenson
Rollie Kratz
Theo. Kratz
Ridgeway
John Reinhart
W. E. Wiedeman
Will Wagner
Koch
Nettie
Leona
Lizzie
Fred C. Koch
Carl Hankenson
Alfred Peter, Jr
Frank Hrdina
Mason City
Walter Kratz
Florenceville
Alma Kuntz
Farmers’ Mercantile
Decorah
Ava
Roy Sanderson
Alton
Sarah
Thelma
Verna
Podspesset
Carl Letchford
Postville
Harry Olson
R. H. Waters
Waukon
Wilda Kneeskern
Castalia
Irvin Hughes
Waterloo
Dan Peck
Frank Kneeskern
Charley Barrett
Ravena
Henry Jarland
Ray
N. D
Eddie Arneson
Newhouse
C. P. Olson
Sever Ellingson
Bowman
Oliver Steen
Mons Askelson
Soren Ness
Ness K. Mestad
S. Ellingson
Dakota
Arnold Peterson
Ole Herbrandson
J. K. Gulbro
Ness & Anderson
C. F. Ambli
Tranen
Knut Steen
Deborah
Will Grindeland
O. C. Grindeland
Ruth Seim
Gerda Hanson
J. N. Mestad
Swen Ellingson
L. J
Andrew Skaaren
C. M. Wathus
B. B
Gjermund Bentley
H. O. Bentley
Charley Nelson
A. C. Grundeland
Gyda Brunavold
Valder College
Helland
Spring Grove
Arne Brunsvold
Henry
Knut Tranen
Highland Township
Hesper
K. Seehaus
Big Canoe
Highland
Big Canoe Church
R. Tyler
Grand
Everett Gross
Caroline Gross
Clay Hill
Delia Miller
Cedar Falls
W. A. Leach
Warn
Maude Curtis
Sutton
Grange Hall
Howard Jeffers
M. Culbert
de Walle
Orleans
Morgan
Kendallville
Bentey
Holt Nichols
Will Stockman
Edna Todd
Marion
Minnie Todd
Jack Frazier
Paul
Oliver Solt
Ellingson
C. Oleson
Oleson
Elias Haines
Quandahl
Sunningdahl
Marguerite Brown
Spillsville Social Roundup January 12 1917
January 12 1917 notes report local movements visits and funerals. J Diouhy and Anton Smith travel to Chicago and Mason City while Miss Vitou shek attends Cresco and nearby. Local residents such as John Rilling Anna Keskage and Mrs. Will Campbell are mentioned with relatives and callers.
Funeral and birth notices from St. Wenceslaus area events
A baby girl arrived Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerome Huber. A baby girl was born Saturday January 20 1917 to Mr and Mrs Robert Klimesh. John Korbel and wife and Charles Humpal and wife attended a funeral today. The marriage of Frank Shindelar and Miss Landa was announced by Rev 107. Mrs J F Koblishka visits Protivin then heads to Taconite Minn. The funeral of Mrs Bruha was held Monday at St Wenceslaus Church. She died Friday at 2 30 am aged 76. husband predeceased her. she leaves four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wenceslaus
Jerome Huber
Gladden
Robert Klimesh
John Korbel
Charles Humpal
Near Conover
Frank Shindelar
Miss Landa
Littlemee
J. F. Koblishka
Protivin
Taconite
Minn
Bruha
Hrdlicka
Fort Atkinson
Ryant
Anna Stepan
Grim Blizzard Strands Kendallville Residents Amid Illness and News
January 22 1917 Kendallville report notes multiple illnesses including Mrs Maude Curtis and Mrs De Walle in Orleans with no services due to a storm. A Grange hall dance is planned for January 29. Local births, visits, and a runaway incident in Cresco accompany weather details and community updates.
Bear's offers Coon Skin Coats at season prices
Bargain alert from Bear's selling remaining Coon Skin Fur Coats for next winter at $4950 per coat. Buy now and save at this season's price. Limited stock available.
Decorah Testimony Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills By Edw B Herwig
Decorah barber Edw B Herwig testifies to strong relief from back strain and kidney symptoms using Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes early 1912 and 1915 statements confirming benefit and recommends the product sold by Wangler's Pharmacy. Price shown as 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. listed as proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Dean
B. Herwig
Maple Ave
Wangler
Centennial social notes from Centerville area in 1917
Mrs C O Daniels has chicken pox. Julius Brown and family visited Carl Sersland. Raymond Wiltgen is improving at Town City hospital. Ed Youmans and children stayed with the Stevens. Dr J A Juen of Ossian called locally. Geo Allen and family spent Friday with Isaac Duff. Elmer Rosa family visited Joe Weitgenant in Ossian. W P Rosa family stayed with Decorah friends Saturday through Monday. Locals attended the Castalia dance Wednesday. Amanda Ginapp and Elma Atpadel were hosted by Mrs Daniels. Hines of Postville visited Mrs Lange. Caroline Jergarson hosted at Geo Allen’s. Jenny Ginapp and Amanda Ginapp visited their parents in Ossian. Rae Runkle and Chas Daniels attended Twin Beds in Decorah. Will Duff and Geo Duff visited Decorah. Mrs Duff visited Oxley home. Selma and Leo Atpadel visited Henry Ginapp’s then Charley Ginapp in Ossian. plan Cresco trip then return near Ellendale Minn. Jane Townsend and Anha Daniels traveled to Mason City, Waterloo, New Hampton, then home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Daniels
Julius Brown
Carl Sersland
Raymond Wiltgen
Town City Hospital
Ed. Youmans
Stevens
J. A. Juen
Ossian
Jay
Geo, Allen
Isaac Duff
Elmer Rosa
Joe Weitgenant
W. P. Rosa
Amanda Ginapp
Elma Atpadel
Jenny Ginapp
Amanda
Mrs. Ginapp
Rae Runkle
Chas
Daniels
Decorah
Will Duff
Geo. Duff
Mrs. Duff
Oxley
Selma
Leo Atpadel
Henry Ginapp
Charley Ginapp
Cresco
Ellendale
Minn
Jane Townsend
Anha Daniels
Mason City
Waterloo
Will McMullen
New Hampton
Conover Residents Noted In Week of Local Movements
Local notices list rail and road travelers from Conover including Matt Kobliska and John Shimek. Activities center on Decorah Spillville Cresco Calmar and nearby towns with several callers and a school closure due to illness. Obituary notes Marek a Bohemian immigrant long a Conover resident with a large family and a St Wenceslaus funeral in Spillville.
Notice of Appraisement in Iowa Estate Tax case
In Winneshick County Iowa District Court the appraisers of property for the estate of Belle Rytterager deceased will appraise the decedent’s property to determine collateral inheritance tax. The meeting is set for 10 o’clock a m March 10 1917 at the County Clerk's Office Decorah Iowa. Dated January 15 1917. Appraisers W Freeman Christen Luther Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Winneshick County
Belle Rytterager
Ingeborg Rytterager
W. C. Brown
John Seim
Betsy Spilde
Julia
Nestoss
Lucy Gretly
Sarah Johnson
Pearl Lake
James E. Olson
Ida Kraby
Louise Gregg
Carl J. Seim
Co. Clerk's
Decorah
Iowa
Saii
Co. W. Freeman
Luther Reed
Obituary: Malek Family Remembers Local Patriarch
The deceased Mr. Malek was a member of two lodges whose members attended the services. Surviving are Mrs. Malek and five sons and six daughters including Frank J. of Hopkins Minnesota Kate Mouse hund of Calmar John of Montgomery Minnesota Mrs Wm Makousky of Minneapolis Miss Rose of Minneapolis Mrs Frank Kyte of Chicago Mrs Frank Kuboushek of Minneapolis James of Tousdale Minnesota Mrs L T Bougie of St Paul Minnesota Charles of Minneapolis and Joseph of Medford Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malek
Frank J
Hopkins
Minn
Kate Mousehund
Calmar
John
Montgomery
Wm. Makousky
Minneapolis
Rose
Frank Kyte
Chicago
Frank Kuboushek
James
Tousdale
L. T. Bougie
St. Paul
Charles
Joseph
Medford
Hay Seeds in Chinese Weddings and Go-Between Customs
The article describes Chinese wedding customs with go-betweens arranging marriages and fathers receiving payments. The bride wears red, is carried in a red-covered sedan chair, and hay seeds are thrown at her as curtains are opened. On arrival, the couple face family scrutiny and share a rice bowl, with modest feasting funded by guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Old England custom of green stockings at weddings
A noted old custom has the elder unmarried sister wear green stockings at her younger sister’s wedding in England. A parallel is claimed in this country where green eyes replace the stockings as the distinguishing feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Important Letter From a Woman Promises Help
An advertisement says Doctor Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel offers free advice to women with health troubles and promotes Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. It cites a testimonial from Marsae K. Kuiuvaée of Clarinda Iowa and urges readers to obtain the remedies from druggists, with a free book on women's diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Lona
Myusician
Dr. Pierce
Dr.Pierce
Stockdale
A. B. Stockdale
Utica Bldg
Des Moines
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
Lincoln
Edward Wiedeman
A. Koch
Bergit Johnson
Halvor Sersland
Oscar Tovson
Aug. Peck
Frank Lansing
Louie
Velma Bihde
Leo
Regina Barthelme
A. P. Etteldorf
Elda Lang
Land
Frank Schweinerus
Frankville
Chester Peck
Lawrence Pilgrim
Leo Birdsell
Arthur Topel
Frankville Township
Masonic Hall
Highlandville
Freeport
Spillville
J. Diouhy
Anton Smith
Marie Vitoushek
Klimesh
Dr. Kessel
John Rilling
Anna Keskage
John Stepan
Near Little Turkey
Will Campbell
Babe
Anna Lusk
Joe Ptachek
Charles Kovarik
Joseph Frey
Milwaukee
James Frana
Near Calmar
John Hrushka
Emma Mlady
Near Cresco
Franklin
Joseph Junko
Lawler
John Zoulek
Frank Vsetecka
Heer
Anton Sher
Pearl Todd
Gwen
Mrs. Todd
Mrs. Evans
W. A. Clink
Steve Todd
Mattie Burton
Clifford Eddy
Henry Stinson
Mr. Stinson
Andrew Stinson
Here
Peter Oleson
Ole Matteson
Fremont Lutheran Church
Our
Moon
Mrs. Moore
Maggie
Centennial
Conover
Matt Kobliska
J. J. Hang
H. C. Hang
James Bena
Herald
Sers
Heuser
Eee
Jim Humpal
Mr. Kafka
Geo. Cummings
Balik
John Shimek
Louis Sobolik
Geo. Klema
Fisher Hall
Malik
Marek Conover
Bohemia
Josephine Bily
Eddie
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Father Broz
Decorah Music Shop
Republican
McMasters
Karl D. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
Chas. Miller
Rt. 1
Prosper
The
Adams Seed Co
Marsh Building
B. A. Stockdale
Winneshirk Hotel
Kilbus
Ase Sapowets
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