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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
6
July 21 1914 local notes record illneses and visits among residents. Mentions include Miss Kathleen Reed with measles, Bert McIntosh and Nellie, J Price of Decorah, Del l Morrison to Waterloo for a Reo, and many calls at Decorah Canton Lime Springs and Protivin. Revival meetings start July 25 led by G W Moore, with numerous visits, travel by car to LaCrosse and Mabel, and a birthday and baby birth noted.
Spilledville July 20 1914 reports a flurry of local outings and visits. Geor ge Skoda of Protivin called on friends while Anton Smith and A A Novak with Roy traveled to Sedley. Frank Swehla and Emma visited Calmar. John Frana returned from Conn over. residents autoed to St Lucas and Calmar. Several townspeople joined a C L A B meeting with Mary Kovarik, while Misses Heuser Lusk and Hoffman visited Calmar. Many others, including Haug, Teaser, and Polansky, are noted in short social mentions across Calmar, Cresco, Decorah and Mason City.
Ossian residents and guests from Castalia, Calmar, Dubuque, Preston, Fayette, and other nearby towns visited over the weekend. The Calmar Ossian game ended 2 1 Ossian, with M A Cavanaugh umpiring. Local families traveled to Canton Minnesota and Cedar Rapids for outings and church ceremonies were observed in St Lucas.
Fort Atkinson news from July 21 1914 lists editor Schmitz from Ossian Mrs Michalee’s short stay in Anamosa dental work for Soboliko in Calmar visits by Chas Pavlovee to Charles City and Misses Zobal Houlek in Calmar. Anna Martinek with niece Core Henesh in Calmar. Ace Bush from Postville visiting. Altar society entertained at Joseph Chekal home. Mrs Fred Friday from St Paul. Mrs Sluka and Celia Budke visiting Calmar. Pavel of Conover brief at Mat Rezanka home. Paul Witte going to Calmar to relieve an operator. Miss Lichter Wancoma and Theo Smith guests. Ethel Pletka from Cali for a few days with J A Huber. RLN A picnic north of town. Edna Peterson returns to Luana. Martin Mikesh and Emma visit Mrs J J Kubish. Anna Swestka of Jackson Junction visits J A Wandus. Bohumil Koloe and father Charles City visit. Josh Pavlovee Fred Houdek Irma Huinker at Calmar. ball game Lawler vs locals 10 16 for Lawler. Lewis Dostal arrives from Chicago to join family. Mrs James Bret and daughter leave for Stednesday.
Mr and Mrs Geo Haas of Detroit Minn and Miss Agnes Haas of Jackson Junction visit in town Monday. Other travelers include Mrs Jos Skoda and daughter returning to St Paul. Mrs P J Huber and son Albert de visiting Mora and Mrs D J Cassidy. Mrs Peter Peterson and daughter Mil dred Ossian. Mrs Geo Schreiber and J A Vandal to Mason City for a visit and circus. Theo Smith and granddaughters visit Austin. Dewey Chizek visits Clear Lake and attends Ringling circus. Wm Richter and son Woodrow depart to San Diego after wintering with Theo Smith family, with plans to stop at Ogden Salt Lake City Sacramento and other points.
Centen nial page records numerous visits and calls around Ossian including Miss Myrtle Temple visiting her folks, Charley Daniels and family visiting G W Rathbun, and many neighbors like Ray Runkle and Joe Ehler hosting and attending services. Births, professional calls by Dr Juen, hospital stays, and hospital visits are noted along with several travels to Decorah, Cresco, and nearby towns. The piece closes with a nudge to subscribe for The Republican.
The Anderson family hosted friends Sunday as residents share visits and errands across Decorah Sartre and nearby towns. Visitors include John Kraby, Aretha Herwig, Stella Sorenson, Selma Fadness, Vera Fisher, and Henry Peterson. Families travel for shopping, church, and hospitality with several short calls and Sunday gatherings noted.
July 22 1914 Castalia brief notes report cattle shipment to Chicago two Kneeskerns visiting South Dakota purchases of cattle and residence work frames and buildings underway threshing outfit new residents and visitors Mrs J Allen and child left for Bruce Wis Mr and Mrs Reed Hesper Miss Ida Oxley and companion from Methegor trip A honeymoon visit by Mr and Mrs Ward Mason City Rev Hortus new Lutheran pastor settled band open air concert and upcoming dance plans. lost car part seeks reward.
In the District Court of Town in Winneshiek County the estate of Henry Knoke deceased is presented. Amelia Knoke as executrix seeks relief from duties. notice to named heirs and others of the pending discharge hearing on a date before September 1, 1914, with final report on file for court action.
The notice states a term commencing September 21, 114, to be heard at the Decorah court house. If no objections are filed, the court will approve and the executrix will be discharged as prayed. Attorneys Aubolee and Nelson represent Amelia Knoke Executrix. Also a listing for sale of a dark roan short horn bull 16 months old with seller A. F. Lee Route No. 2 Decorah Iowa.
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