Night altercation leads to arrest on Water Street
In Decorah the night clash near Water street ended with a suspect arrested after assault on Nightwatch Rima. The assailant faced Justice Barthell and paid a fine of 15.70. State health figures show April deaths across Allamakee and neighboring counties, with 135 marriages in 1914 and June tally at zero so far this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rima
Marshal Johnson
Water Street
State Board of Health
Allamakee County
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Dan Cupid
Justices of the Peace
Otto E. Schmidt
Lackland
Postponed game as fair grounds flooded and teams couldn't meet
The Sunday game between Decorah and Waukon was postponed after a foot of water covered the grounds. Waucoma delayed by bad roads. Hogan's colts with Burr Oak battery traveled to Cresco and lost 10 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Waukon
Waucoma
Hogan
Burr Oak
Cresco
Weather outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
Weekly weather forecast issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington DC for the week starting July 21 1915. For the region expect moderate temperatures and fair skies in the first half, with warmer but generally fair conditions in the latter half and widely scattered thundershowers probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Decorah Markets Quiet with Steady Grain Prices
Market activity is scarce in Decorah with wheat holding firm at 1.00 to 1.20 per bushel, barley 52 to 64 cents, corn around 70 cents, and oats 42 to 48 cents. Hogs are light and weak near 6.75. eggs bring 14 cents and dairy butter figures are not fully listed.
Blacksmith Gus Gullickson Kicked by Horse
Gus Gullickson a blacksmith nurses a limp after a horse kicked him in the calf last Thursday. The blow struck flesh and did not break any bone, leaving him using a cane while he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Gullickson
Conigisky Here Next Week Optometrist at Dr Conrad's
I I Conigisky Optometrist will be at Dr Conrad's office next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday July 26 28 for glasses fitting. Those who desire glasses should note his dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Conigisky
Mrs Bert Holt Bitten by Rattlesnake Near McGregor
Mrs Bert Holt living a few miles north of North McGregor was bitten by a rattlesnake. Doctors are giving careful attention and hopes are entertained for her complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Holt
North McGregor
Better Than Life Insurance Ad Claim
Twenty five cents invested in a bottle of Chamberlins Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will protect your family from serious consequences during summer months. Is that not better than life insurance Buy it now It may save life For sale by Engbretsons Pharmacy Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Engbretson
Winneshiek County Fair Opens With Delights in Decorah
The 1980 Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah Iowa promises joy and stunt based entertainment to lift spirits. Attractions include top notchers and continuous acts delivering happiness each hour. The event runs August 17 and 18 with admission noted as $10.00 for Blue Serge Suits. BEAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County Fair
Decorah
Iowa
America
BEAR
Local notes from County News July 19 1915
Melvin Solem works for Erickson Bros. Decorah residents visit, sewing, and social calls spread through Canoe Ridge and nearby towns. A heavy wind and rain storm damages fences and crops while haying begins slowly. Many residents travel to Decorah for visits and medical or church events occur at Centennial church and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Solem
Canoe Ridge
Erickson Bros
David Biddinger
Decorah
John Barthell
Julia Anderson
Mildred Glover
Joe Walsh
Michael Walch
Ed. Dresselhaus
Pleasant Township
Ben Janstad
Hazel Sheetz
Chester
Edwin Erickson
Burr Oak
H. C. Gross
Hattie Matter
Sam Stoskopf
Ben Jewell
John Elliott
Marie Malli
Joe Holland
Trout Run
Ole Anderson
Ole Hattlestad
Robert Murphy
James Walsh
John Rukstad
James Stortz
Franklin Prairie
Lizzie Williams
Fayette
Carrie Hilleman
Mabel
Locust
John Matter
James Malli
Lansing
Margaret
Floyd
Willie
Wm. Malli
John Stoskopf
Roger
Ole Bleka
Alice Walsh
Henry Haas
Harold
Williams
Centennial 1915 local notes from Decorah area town
In Centennial on July 20 1915 a flood of short local items lists residents visiting neighbors callers in Decorah Ossian and Postville. People mentioned include John Moen Mrs Amelia Douglass A M Jones and wife Chas Daniels Miss Lilia Jones Bernice Allen Frank Boeckman Elmer Lennon and family Miss Ethel Thornton Nora Anderson and others. Entries note house construction improvements, a lightning strike injury to a horse, and wedding attendance near Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Runkle
Nellie Daniels
Jess Limbeck
Ossian
G. W. Daniels
C. O. Daniels
Decorah
Bert Daniels
Alice
A. M. Jones
Dahl
Healey
Frankville
Henry Ginapp
Mat Wiltgen
Bilanche Rathbun
Chas
Ginapp
John Rosa
Hiram Daniels
Alice Ean
Fred Arden
Prey
Wis
Fred Atpadel
Fred. Westphal
Castalia
Henry Buggenhagen
Fred Westphal
Fred Dahms
Charley Ginapp
Tony Heiman
Evelyn
Dubuque
Frieda Heiman
Amanda Ginapp
Dr. Juen
John Moen
Amelia Douglass
Chas. Daniels
Dr. Moore
Moneek
Lilia Jones
Bernice Allen
Frank Boeckman
Geo. Allen
Elmer Lennon
Postville
Ethel Thornton
Emma Heckmann
Herman Lansing
Fies Nora Anderson
Carl Sersland
Elmer Rosa
Joe Weitgenant
Rae Kunkle
T. J. Daniels
Best Diarrhoea Remedy
Sam F. Gunn of Whatley Alabama reports severe illness from measles and rain exposure. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life and restoring his health. For sale by Engbreteon's Pharmacy.
Fort Atkinson Roundup of Visits and Local News 1915
Fort Atkinson dated July 20 1915 reports Mrs Theo Humker and baby traveling to Lawler, Miss Myrtle Perkins visiting near Jackson Junction, Barnum Bailey tickets sold in Charles City, and numerous social notes. Local residents and visitors include Louise Kubish Calmar Agnes Vandas Cresco Luella McElree Jackson Junction and others. The Calmar ball team defeated local rivals 7 to 2 on the home diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo, Humker
Baby
Lawler
F. A. Smith
Fancy Work Club
August Koloe
Anton
Charles City
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Chas. City
Myrtle Perkins
Luella McElree
Jackson
Junction
John Sluka
Carrie Budke
Waterloo
Louise Kubish
Calmar
M. A
Joseph Nenzil
Kathy
Nenzil
St. Paul
Geo. Schamel
Chas. Glass
Decorah
Tillie Nienhaus
Wanecoma
Nauertz
Fred Huber
Paden
Okla
Rhein
Shakopee
Minn
Neuzil
Jacob Weiler
R. Summers
Pleasant Township Social Roundup and Weather Impact
The column records neighbor visits at several homes including Levi Narveson Ellingson and Filingson with a Norweson family in Pleasant Township. A barn raising disrupted by a thunderstorm caused bridge washouts and corn damage, while locals report a dance at Lattle and a local remedy ad for hive and mosquito bites.
Winneshiek County Fair Attracts Visitors In Decorah Iowa
A county fair promotion invites neighbors to attend the Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah Iowa August 17 through 20. It promises entertainment, exhibits, and opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones, noting significant funding spent to provide the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County Fair
Decorah
Iowa
Public speaking voice aided by Barker's Remedy
A historic advertisement notes that speakers with throat phlegm struggle to articulate. Barker's Remedy for coughs, colds, and catarrh promises immediate relief. Available for sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
Winneshiek County Fair Opens August 17 20
Commence to Begin to Get Ready for a big Winneshiek County Fair with exhibits of educational interest for all ages. Up-to-date attractions promise clean clever wholesome fun. Meet friends and their friends at the fair running August 17 18 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Iowa
Special sale at Bear's for children's rompers and wash suits
Weekend ad highlights children's rompers at 25c and wash suits priced at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 at half price. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Doans Ointment Dean's Rx and jewelry repairs at Parman's Drug & Jewelry Store Hi Lo shirts at Bear's and slip-on coats at 2.00 2.90. Various household items and apparel offered with emphasis on bargains and store locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear's
Saxon Auto Contest Offers Prizes For Mileage Guesses
The Campbell Saxon Auto Company in Waterloo offers 600 in prizes of 100 each for guesses on the completion of two Saxon Endurance Cars roaming Route 1 and Route 2. Entries must be in before July 28, with 100 and 100 credits awarded to nearest mileage and fuel efficiency guesses, for Route 1 and Route 2. Car No 1 has 2569 miles logged and 45.14 mpg gas, 6.85 mpg oil. Car No 2 has 2411 miles, 45.8 mpg gas, 7.42 mpg oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Saxon Auto Company
Waterloo
Tow
Allen's Foot-Ease Adverts in Wartime
Antiseptic powder relieves painful feet and bunions. Over 100000 packages used by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere with a free sample. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York Adv.22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Adv
Barker's Antiseptic Ad and Low Shoes Sale at BEN BEAR
An advertisement notes Barker's Antiseptic for sale by John G. Schim ming and R. A. Engbretson. It also promotes low shoes at a large reduction at BEN BEAR, encouraging customers to visit for bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
For Sale Cheap Good Home Lot and Piano Listing
A bargain note offers an extra large lot with good well, cistern, garden, fruit trees, and prompt contact via R F Gibson. Also advertised is a second hand piano for sale by T H Johnson Decorah. Filling and black dirt available at Haas Market or Jas Welch inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Gibson
T. H. Johnson
Decorah
Haas Market
Welch
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Battery & Son
Vital Statistics
Decorah Markets
Conigisky
County News
Clay Hill
Centennial
Chamberlain
Sam F. Gunn
Whatley
Ala
Engbreteon
Fort Atkinson
Elvin Ellis
Levi
Clarence Ellingson
T. Iverson
Mabel Tverson
Tose
Pearl
Gladys Foss
Judith Narves
Harry Erickson
Narveson
Oto Levi
Theodore Anderson
Having
Lattle
Adolph
Pearl Ellingson
John Filingson
Levi Home
Parman's
Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil
Doan
Parman’s Drug & Jewelry Store
Hi-Lo
Miller’s
Victrola
M. J. Soukup
Decorah, Iowa
Citizens Savings Bank
the Home OF Sound Banking
Braham
Skinner
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