County News Item Summary From June 7 1915
June 7 1915 notes include Inez Kneeskern ill with measles. Rob Waters lost a valuable horse. Numerous visits and calls by residents to Decorah Postville Ossian Castalia and Ravena. Local events include births illnesses gatherings and a funeral for May Pollard who died suddenly aged one. Mrs Emma Letchford listed in serious condition after gallstone illness. Darrow news covers auto purchases and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Bollman
Thos. Bollman
Billa Letchford
Harry
Decorah
Martin Oleson
Postville
Hattie
Ot. Kneeskern
Castalia
Arthur Lange
T. J. Crawford
Trving
Roma Padden
Monona
L. C. Spann
Henry Chamberlin
Sara Miller
John Swenson
Walter Pilgrim
C. H. Waters
Geo. van Wey
Jessie
Mertie
H. E. Chamberlin
Sarah Miller
Evelyn Brouillet
Leo, Birdsell
Ruby Brouillet
Emma Letchford
Gene Birdsell
Stella Crawford
Florence Waters
Sidney Pollard
Kate Peck
R. H. Waters
R. H W. Waters
Dereva May
Claude van Wey
M. E
Healey
Sunday Visits and Local Happenings in Decorah Area 1915
June 5 1915 reports show Otto Lein spending Sunday with home folks and Shue Bigson visiting. Stanton Erickson called in Decorah Sunday evening. Albert Leii visited at Tver son's Saturday night. A J Foss and family stayed with Theo Anderson Sunday. Mrs T Iverson called on Mrs Albert Ellingson Friday. Several locals attended Lutheran church confirmation Sunday. Mrs Iverson traveled from Decorah Sunday to visit relatives. Arthur Peterson left for Brandt South Dakota Monday after winter at Luther College. Mabel Oakland and Lois Rima joined Signe from Decorah last week for the return visit. Ben Bear clothing advertised for all families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Kneeskern
Rob Waters
Lizzie Ryan
Nash
Decorah
Dr. Schmidt
Postville
Paul Topel
Clara
Fred
Mabel Waters
Waukon
Charley Davis
Bethel
Nels Schoonmaker
Ravena
G. H. van Wey
A. Peck
Geo. Sherman
Ruth Meikle
Ruth Meikle Coeld Her School At Washington Prairie Friday. J. E. Kneeskern
Earl Hammel
Pelenene Company
Elize Albright
Bert Harvey
Castalia
Wallace Waters
al. McClintock
St. Paul
Jim Ewing
DY. N. T
Bollman
Arthur
Walter Brandt
Pred Stock
B. A. Frink
Algona
Nellie Clark
New Albin
Lee Tra Smith
Irvin Hughes
Claude van Wey
Ossian
J. E. Kneeskern
A. D. McKay
DeWitt van Wey
Turkey River
L. C. Spaun
CH. Waters
Ossi
Ray Birdsell
Arthur Brandt
Northfield
Minn
Chester Peck
Charley Crawford
Arthur Lange
Dr. Kiesau
Philadelphia
J. Crawford
Cedar Rapids
Herman
Otto Lein
Shue Bigson
Arthur Ellin
Stanton Erickson
Albert Leii
Tverson
A. J. Foss
Theo. Anderson
T. Iverson
Albert Ellingson
Lutheran Church
Arthur Peterson
Brandt
Luther College
Mabel Oakland
Lois Rima
Signe
Arthur Ivern
Rob Moore
Genevieve Fifield
Mr. Cummings
John Clink
Orleans
Kendallville
M. Culbert
Solton
Abbie Nelson
Cresco
Granger
Joe Eddy
Martin Volkmann
Albion
Flossie Cameron
Christina Holness
M. E. Church
Max Daskam
Emil Anderson
Betsey Pederson
Amelia Hoiness
Harmony
Elias Hoiness
Burt Eddie
Robert Eddie
Evans
Phil Todd
Kendallville L. A
Elmo Stephens
George Damon
Ruth Ludden
Lois Soltow
Wendell Todd
la Crosse
Steve
Harrison Culbert
Mary
Elmo Stephenson
Henry Dunn
George Dunn
Minneapolis
Allyn Daskam
Frank Kapinos
L. A
A. G. Fisher
Protivin
John Mikesh
Frank Benda
Ansa Lusk
Regina Soukup
Ridgeway
Prof. Kruchek
James Koshatka
Calmar
Lena Swehla
Albina Mikesh
Thos. Sebesta
Moose Lake
Will Soukup
Klimesh
M. Moravetz
Frank Humpa
Irma Winn
Irene Cooper
Tivin
A. A. Novak
Grace I
Chicago
Adolph Taylor
Little Turkey
Jos
Herold
John Jirak
Jackson Junction
George Reihle
Lewis Mikesh
Ford
Lewis Bader
Albert Mikota
Frank Poshusta
John Hrushka
James Frana
Anton Frana
Helen
Novak
Dubuque
Anton Suchan
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lizzie Williams
Mary JB. Kovarik
P. Broz
Bowers
Fisher
Huber-Novak
Kovarik Millinery
Frank Arneson
Will Rima
Geoves van Pelt
Lewis Penta
Mars
Klinish
TJ Miller
Des Moines Bridge & Iron Company
St. Wenceslaus
Ed. Novak
Protivia
Regina Huber
Broz
Will Herold
New Hampton
Gertrude Slepiehka
St. Wenerslaus Church
Mayme Hereld
Agnes Tiusting
Andrew Hero
A. L. Tyler
Mary Erickson
C. Anderson
Sam Tolstad
Anderson
Ole Hellerud
Madison Township
Herbert Gross
Ruth Dinger
Jesse Limbeck
Ole Anderson
Friends
Phoebe Sorenson
Allie Headington
John Griebel
Freeport
W. D. Gross
Stella Sorenson
Will Brown
Riverbend
Martin Huseby
Canoe Ridge
Sam Sorenson
Elle Anderson
Synod Church
Decorah Sumlay
John Dinger
Mra. PLC
Delaney
Sam Goettleman
Warren Hoyt
Clay Hill
Carl Erickson
West Union
Nickolay Klingenberg
Rude
Caroline Rienbough
Miss Mabel
Ben Janstad
Sam Stoskopf
John Matter
Decorah High School
Caroline Gross
Hattie
Valentine Stoskopf
Angen
Spillville
Miss Williams
Kendallville News Roundup of Local Illnesses and Visists
Kendallville scene reports Arthur Ivern siege of tonsillitis and Mrs Rob Moore ill again. Local residents visit Cresco Protivin Decorah and Calmar for church, high school events, and social gatherings. The town hall sees water works bids while couples wed, anniversaries celebrated, and travelers head to Decorah and San Francisco.
Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy Praised In Letter
An 8 N Galloway of Stewart, S.C. reports complete relief from cholera and diarrhea after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Engbretson's Pharmacy advertises the product. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
N. Galloway
Stewart
Engbretson
Community Figures Share Friday Activities in Decorah Area
June 7 1915 reports list numerous residents visiting relatives attending church and graduation events in Decorah and nearby towns. Couples and families including Mr and Mrs Sam Goettleman Mr and Mrs Warren Hoyt and Miss Lizzie Williams are noted for hosting visiting guests and celebrating school milestones and funerals.
Local Travel Highlights From Spillville and Surroundings
Carl Haug drove to Calmar on Friday. Will Tupy visited Fort Atkinson. James Urba visited Fort Atkinson. Theodore Thompson drove to Calmar. Chas Lusk drove to Calmar Thursday. Os Herold went to Calmar for lumber last Tuesday. Miss Mary Rena of Decorah spent Sunday with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Haug
Calmar
Will Tupy
Fort Atkinson
James Urba
Theodore Thompson
Chas. Lusk
Os. Herold
Mary Rena
Decorah
Barker's Remedy Promoted for Throat Comfort in Public Speaking
Ministers and lawyers are urged to use Barker's Remedy for coughs colds catarrh and rheumatism to aid throats during public speaking. Sold by John G. Schimming and R A Enaeet son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. En Aeetson
Rainbow Quest for Gold in Land of Nod Tales
Billy Be By Bo Bum watches rain on the window as a rainbow forms and he dreams of a pot of gold. Tinker Teedle Tee the Sunshine Fairy warns that gold cannot buy happiness and urges Billy to seek joy through kind deeds and a cheerful smile. The elf explains true happiness lies beyond treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Be
Bo Bum
Grumble
Cross Patch Town
Mammy
Jenny
Billy
Tinker Teedle Tee
Elf
Tinker
Sunshine Fairy
Hilly
Billy Be By Bo Bum Seeks Supper Before Rain Fades
Come back scene shows Billy Be By Bo Bum racing home as rain stops and rainbow fades, driven by hunger and a need to avoid being late for supper. The line captures a child’s quick dash and cheerful tone amid a brief weather moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Be
Bo Bum
Opens Swimming Season
A local boy about ten heads out with a towel to swim despite cold weather. He insists the water feels nice and warm, refusing to be deterred by the cool air as onlookers shiver at the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Odor Cure Ad Uses Barker Antiseptic
An advertisement touts Barker's Antiseptic as a quick fix for foot and arm perspiration. It claims the odor can be eliminated in fifteen seconds and lists John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson as sellers. The ad ends with a Samuel Johnson quote about perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
Adv
Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Promises Pure Blood
An old advertisement claims heavy impure blood causes a muddy complexion headaches and pimples while thin blood causes weakness paleness and sickness. It touts Burdock Blood Bitters as the cure for pure blood with sound digestion available for $1.00 at all stores.
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Frankville
Johnnie Meier
Claude Kirby
Gene Owens
Mildred
Harley
Tom Bollman
Sarah ‘Miller
Bert Waters
Janie Lyons
Gene Kenyon
Gene
Jimmie Birds
Pleasant Township
Ben
Agregrtonsegye
Mpoeeero Races
R Spillville
Land OF Nod Stories
Rexall Orderlies
Jno
G. Schimming
Jim Wayne
Ridgway
Wagner Brothers
Samuel Johnson
Montgomery & Hathaway
Phoebe Lincoln
Mott & CO
Imogen Lincoln
Norleigh Diamond
Norieigh
H. F. Thompson
West Water Street
the Bank For All the People
the National Bank of Decorah