Milwaukee Road to Build Big North McGregor Yard Upgrades
Undaunted by recent flood losses the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul announces a million dollar upgrade of its North McGregor yard. Head engineers St Clair and Woes plan a deep water channel, two foot grade raises, and miles of new switching tracks with a larger roundhouse and repair shops. Private property has been acquired for the expansion as work proceeds this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
West Yards
North McGregor
Milwaukee
St. Clair
Milwaukeee Road
North
McGregor
Dragged to Death by Pony in Republic
Paul Ransom seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Hal Ransom of Republic met a tragic end after dinner when he mounted his Shetland pony with a strap around its neck and his body the pony bolted dragging him over rough ground for about 30 rods before he died at noon Tuesday in a Nashua Reporter record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Paul
Hal Ransom
Republic
Pole Saves His Life In Narrow River Margin
J T Flathers of Marshalltown escaped death when his car ran off a North Third avenue grade. A discarded telephone pole stump halted the vehicle two feet from the swift Town river. A team of frightened mules nearby had caused him to steer aside, leaving the front axle caught on the pole fragment at the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Flathers
Marshalltown
North Third Avenue
Flathers
Larson Buys Control Of Cedar Rapids Bank
A Larson former First National Bank of New Hampton cashier has acquired a controlling stake in Central State Bank of Cedar Rapids, a five year old institution with $50,000 capital. Owning a majority of shares, he will become president next January after resigning as cashier of the First National Bank of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
A. Larson
First National Bank of
Central State Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Larson
First National Bank of Waterloo
Burglars Break Into Calmar Home Theft Report
Thieves entered Jack Northcote's Calmar residence last Thursday night stealing less than a dollar from his pants pockets along with knives and keys he carried. The items were taken to Becker's plumbing. Northcote awakened to find his pants in the front room and had no knowledge of the intrusion until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Northcote
Calmar
Jack
Becker
Colgrove Named President of Upper Iowa University
The Upper Iowa University board announces Dr C P Colgrove former vice president at Iowa State Teachers College as president to replace resigning Dr R Watson Cooper. Colgrove is a graduate of Upper Iowa and will take office June 8.
Farms for Sale Near Red Wing Townships and Prices
Multiple farm listings near Red Wing Minnesota offer 240 acres five miles from town with 170 cultivated, rest pasture and timber, 5 percent financing, price 84 dollars per acre. Another 200 acres two miles from Red Wing near a station, 115 plow, stock and grain farm with lower price. 100 acres with buildings near town, mostly plow land, 12 thousand dollars asking, easy terms. Also advertising blue serge suits and teacher review courses at Valdez College Decorah Iowa August 21. BRYAN LAND AGENCY Red Wing Minnesota. Good suits offered at low prices. Special review courses for teachers in common branches at Valdez College Decorah Iowa August 21 for October exams.
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Red Wing
Bryan Land Agency
Minn
Valdez College
Decorah
Iowa
County News notes and local gatherings in Hesper
June 13 1916 items report Paul Bryant on sick list and social visits across the area. Several families hosted dinners and tea, with travel between Mabel Decorah Kedron and Canton. The Mabel Chautauqua tickets go on sale. Old Settlers picnic returns June 22 with program including music, readings, sports, and a dance.
Pleasant Township Social Notes and Local Visits
Roy Levi hosted neighbors while Narvesons and Decorah visitors joined. Farmers plowed corn despite plentiful spring rains. Several Iversons and Narvesons stopped by homes, with visits to the Levis, Ellingsons, and Gundersons. A few spent Sundays with relatives as motor cars enjoyed fine weather and roads.
Burr Oak Community Notices and Visits
Local items from Burr Oak note Frank Nash bought a Ford car and Willard Peacock bought a new Overland. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Whitney, A Snyder, Miss Pearl Foltz, and Roy Darling, visited relatives in Decorah and nearby towns. Elmira residents attended 8th grade exercises. Rev C H Sweet traveled to Floyd and returned. Garnaville Darling’s barn was raised last week.
Madison area notes on visits and social events
Local items record Mrs. Sam Hanson shopping in Ridgeway and multiple visitors and calls across Decorah and Pleasant township. Neighbors attend a parcel shower for Miss Ida Josvanger. Dr. Leonard treats dogs at Peter Gayle’s, vaccines the herd after a cholera scare. Fine silk shirts advertised at Beals.
Ossian Glimpse of Week: Visits, Travel and Farewell
Entries list residents and visitors across Ossian and nearby towns for the week of June 1916. Names include Lillian Anderson from Fay ette, Lea Barthelme and friends to Decorah, and many others visiting Castalia Decorah Fayette Alton Mason City McGregor Elkader and Red Wing. A dance at the opera house with Quinn's orchestra, a Philatheas ice cream social at Porter park, a funeral for Gertrude Kipp, and a birth at Reed Ellwood's home are noted among social and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Anderson
Fayette
Lea Barthelme
Friends
Decorah
L. A. Meyer
Irene
Castalia
Jessie van Wey
Frankville
Marceline Figge
Dubuque
M. Delphine
Alton
Ossian
Clay Waters
Vangie Groff
F. Dessel
Prairie du Chien
Austin Hetland
Conway
Hugo Schneeberger
Festina
Harter
Mason City
Petersons
E. F. Limbeck
Lloyd Ean
McGregor
Ed. Schulze
Fay Gilbert
Edna Elster
Ed. Dowd
Elma
Reed Ellwood
Joe Schupanitz
St. Paul
Minn
Carrie Lee
Rockford
E. F. Lee
Clinton Sobolik
Iowa City
Dell Downing
Harry Bothell
Porter Park
Sylvia Lukenbill
Cedar Falls
Austin
M. H. Blankenheim
Babe
Eeena
New Hampton
Elna
Ruth Gunderson
Marjory Neveson
Red Wing
M. J. Carter
Fort Atkinson Notes From June 13 1916
Mrs John Sehleier was a passenger for Calmar Saturday. Geo Wiest Sr made a business trip to Cresco today. Miss Edna Sobolik returned to her duties at Calmar Saturday. Mrs James Puffer will entertain the L A Ss on Thursday June 15th. Mrs Jos Sobolik went to Calmar today for a short stay with friends. Miss Victoria Hinbek came from Calmar Friday for a short stay with her home folks. Mrs Zitta Humnker, who has been visiting with her daughters at Rockwell Mason City and Charles City, returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sehleier
Calmar
Geo. Wiest, Sr
Cresco
Edna Sobolik
James Puffer
L. A
Zitta Humnker
Rockwell
Mason City
Charles City
Colorado Year Offers Vacation Guides At Ticket Counter
A request asks ticket agents for illustrated literature on Colorado sights and activities and the approximate costs of a vacation, inviting readers to write in for details.
Local Notes On Visits and Weekend Activities
Residents visited relatives in Winona Ossian and Jackson Junction while others looked for living sites in Manley. The home team defeated Calmar 6 5 after a weekend of social gatherings including an Altar society meeting at the Hlubek home and visitors from Calmar and Arlington.
Midland Chautauqua to Open in Decorah Next Tuesday
The Midland Chautauqua program, to be presented to Decorah starting Tuesday, June 20, is described as unusually high class. Lincoln, Nebraska hosts the state's largest independent Chautauqua and sells season tickets by the thousands with campers statewide. This year Lincoln has purchased the Midland program after comparing it with others. Trunks and suitcases remain at BEAR'S headquarters.
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Midland
Local Notes From Conover and Calmar District
Anton Olson traveled to Calmar for term milk on Monday. Mrs Ed Phillips worked a Calmar shop for one day last week. Mail delivery improved since the mailman started driving his car. Joe Seifert of near Conover bought a new Briscoe car. Joe Klema shopped in town Monday evening. Stella Phillips and sisters attended a Calmar picture show. Anna Pizenger sold a calf to Wes Selmann and Beevar Monday. James Janechek sold two calves at the Calmar market Monday. Geo Chapman hosted his mother from West Union last week. James Sobolik and family visited his parents Saturday night. Emma Sandager attended a Calmar picture show last Saturday. J C Kubish and Ed of Calmar bought one storage house in Conover, tearing it down for lumber. Farmers haul brick to Spillville for A Swehla this week. Geo Cummings and Miss Christina visited Knut Lee at Ossian Sunday. Miss Christina Phillips of Spillville stayed several days with Mrs Geo Cummings. Mike Phillips and wife attended the sister’s country wedding Tuesday. Arthur Humpal of Calmar visited his aunt and uncle Philip here last week. Mrs Mike Krall and daughter Mrs Gee Chapman and baby visited Spillville last week. Mrs Francis Mikesh near Spillville is very ill. daughter home to nurse. Joe Seifert and Miss Snyder’s marriage to be held in two weeks announced at Spillville Catholic church. With no train service John Jacobson walked to Decorah from Conect and saw flood damage along the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bryant
John Welch
Geo. Wells
Carl Anderson
John Weld
Abbey Meader
Chas. Smith
Marie Antrim
Mabel
Lawrence Iverson
Albert Iverson
A. R. Bryant
Thos
Ole Molstad
R. M. Hiatt
Sinclair
Burr Sinclair
Buddy White
H. C. Rowe
Kedron
Minn
Arthur Moon
M. E
Mds
Ed. Darrington
A. R. Darrington
Wm. Harris
W. P. Nelson
John Bryant
Burr Talbert
Geo, Wells
T. G. Meader
R. Reid
W. H. Johnson
Miss Birdie Wells
Isaac Fawcett
Hesper
Mabel Chautauqua
Meda Douglass
George Snell
Bertha Wade
Carl Pierce
Violet Ward
Cedar Falls
F. Koenig
Emma
Nettie Reed
Decorah
Mabel Arnold
Lester Nelson
Spring Grove
Will Stoskopf
Low
Everett Randall
J. F. Potter's
C. N. Masters
J. F. Masters
Abe Pierce
Luella
E. M. Reed
Frank Perry
E. A. Headington’s
John Gates
Anna Peterson
E. Kippe
Jim Headington’s
George Gates
Little Son
Canton
Isaac Gates
Fern Butler
Merle Smith
la Crosse
Arthur Smith
Graham’s
Cady Potter
Postville
Fred Koenig
Clara McMullen
Aurora
Ill
John McMullen
Lester Albaugh
W. H. Emmons
H. G. Ward
Ted Emmons
Myrtle Wade
B. Whitney
Inez Sullivan
Hattie Little
Morrison- Little
Sam Rice
Claude Headington
Clifford Reed
Arthur
Mae Wemett
Dubuque
Will
J. Wemett
Will Morrison
C.H. Sweet
May Morrison
Harry Little
Old Settlers
Burr Oak
Hesper Band
Selma Jacobson
Elizabeth Thompson
Rev
C. H. Sweet
Jacobson
Frank Nash
B. Reed
Minneapolis
Willard Peacock
L. B. Whitney
A. Snyder
Revilla
Ben Sheley
Pearl Foltz
W. Winters
Roy Darling
Arthur Manning
Nolte
Ludlow
Garnaville Darling
Kal, Wicks
Emma Decker
Lackland of
M. FE
Sam Hanson
Ridgeway
O. A. Bergan
P. Hovey
Theodore Neste
E. C. Flaskerud
Ole Hamre
Glenwood
H. A. Halvorson
George Westby
Synneva Jossendal
Weselag
T. Brinksgjord
M. ©. Haugen
Miss Synneva Jossendal
J. Kirkeby
Olaf Kvile
Josvanger
Anton Dahle
H. J. Fretheim
Gunder Halvorson
van Horn
Julius Woldt
Sadie
Carl Oen
Pleasant Township
O. D. Haugen
N. P. Linn
Kathleen
Bessie Anderson
Bert Dorfler
O. P. Hovey
Edward
Ida Jos Vanger
Leonard
Peter Gayle
William Rausch
Henry Nienhaus
Frank Deeney
New Hampton
Gabe Wiest
Winona
Anna Swestka
Jackson Junction
J. A. Wandas
Pete Peterson
Mildred
Ossian
Bush
Anton Sobolik
Manley
Jessie Weiler
Thompson
Arlington
Calmar
Altar Society
Hlubek
James
Martin Mikesh
J. J. Kubish
Mason City
Fairmont
Anton Olson
Ed. Phillips
Joe Seifert
Near Conover
Briscoe
Joe Klema
Stella Phillips
Anna Pizenger
Wesselmann & Beevar
James Janechek
Geo. Chapman
West Union
James Sobolik
Emma Sandager
J. C. Kubish
Con
Spillville
Conover
A. Swehla
Geo
Cummings
Christina
Knut Lee’s
Christina Phillips
Mike Phillips
Arthur Humpal
Philip
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Milwaukee Railway
Pole
Colgrove
Upper
Ben Bear
County News
Roy Levi
Sun N.C! Narveson
A. J. Foss
Gotfried Vick
Levi
Hans Erickson
Theo. Iverson
Elvin Ellis
F. Iverson
Dora Vick
Emma Iverson
Decorahmeee
Judith Narveson
I. Erickson
Stanton Erickson
Ed. Iverson
South Dakota
Arthur Ellingson
F. Gunderson
Will Arnold
Ben Ward
Steve Pierce
Roy Wanless
Fred Donald
State Line
B. B. Downs
Floyd
Gordon Reed
Madison
Fort Atkinson
Colorado
Switzerland
Tyrolean Alps
Rockies
Rock Island
Rocky Mountain
Hal. S. Ray
Des Moines
Chrempf
Bear’s
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Willard
Peter Johnson & Sond
America
HS & M
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