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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1915

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Royal County News God 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
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