Centennial society notes and local visits in 1918
Centenn ial community rounds up social visits and minor events as of June 24 1918 with names like Heiman Ginapp Rosa and Wiltgen. The Red Cross Unit No 3 meets with Mrs Joe Bodensteiner. Local travel includes Ellendale Cresco Decorah and Castalia. Newspaper pricing changes noted with Decoran Republican moving to 2 per year after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heiman
Theo
Rosa
Ossian
Henry Ginapp
Rae Runkle
Edwin Ginapp
West Union
W. P. Rosa
Joe Ehler
W. DeCoy
George Allen
Decorah
Mat Wiltgen
Mr. Torgenson
Anna Daniels
Tom French
Geo. Allen
Franksville
Lewis Monson
Peterson
Stevens
Tony Heiman
Baker
Near Decorah
Walter
Donald Daniels
R. J. McKernan
Castalia
Powers
Decoran Republican
Local births, visits and society notes in Decorah area
A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Stead last week joins a newborn baby girl born Saturday June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Will Donald. Twin girls arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Horan. Numerous calls, visits, and social events populate county life including church services, L A S meetings, pig club creation for Red Cross support, and travels between Decorah, Castalia, Cresco, and surrounding towns.
High Ridge News Roundup
This fragment lists local residents and activities in High Ridge. Mrs. Ole Drange sought medical care in Town City on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. T Howe visited Mrs. Andrew Nelson on Wednesday. Agnes Roe sewed for her aunt Christine Winger last week. A Limnevold and family visited Ole Rovang Sunday evening. The Decoran Republican will raise to $2.00 yearly after July 1 with renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Drange
Town City
T. Howe
Andrew Nelson
Agnes Roe
Christine Winger
A. Limnevold
Ole Rovang Tne Decoran Repuetican
Community Notes Include Visits and Red Cross Event
An array of weekend visits and family gatherings across Chicago Ossian Brookings Kenneth and Frankville unfold. A Lee School Red Cross benefit program at Lee School drew praise as Mayme Lee steered a lively program followed by a linen sale and lunch. auctioneer H Rogness impressed bidders and the crowd. Proceeds totaled about 80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anbrew Holverson
Chicago
Hannah Hanson
Ossian
Jeanette Danielson
E. Nerlie
Ole Holverson
Gudrun Jacobson
I. Berness
Ole Dgloe
Brookings
Lees
John Peterson
Andrew Lee
Andrew Haugen
Frankville
Bert Halvorson
Kenneth,Minn
Bertha Halvorson
Remmen
Sjoboen
Lee
Red Cross
Mayme Lee
Ae Ac
Decorah notes and social updates in Cedar Valley June 24 1918
Local items report visits and gatherings in Decorah and nearby farms. Amon Borsheim and L Tosten noted, barn raising at E T Andersons, Melvin Valled with Peter Borsheim, Miss Clara Tosten of Great Falls Montana wed Leland Monroe of Seattle, couple to reside in Seattle. Republican renewal rates briefly mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon Borsheim
L. Tosten
A Sime
Bertie
Alvin Borsheim
An T. Tosten
Estella
Peter Borsheim
Willie Gret
Elvin Bulmer
Ole G. Y
Penerth E. Borsheim
Ole Bringe
J. A. Olson
L. A
Ry. Ragen
Clara Tosten
Great Falls
Mont
Leland Monroe
Seattle
Wash
Honey and Tar Pound Advertisement Claim
A newspaper ad touts a remedy for persistent coughs and colds, saying Mrs. Margaret Smale used Oma Oma's Honey and Tar and it acted like a charm. Engbertson's Pharmacy promotes the product as a reliable remedy for seasonal illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smale
Oma
Engbertson
Adv
Community Socials and Visits Across Ravena and vicinity
A roundup of local social calls and gatherings from Ravena area residents. Frequent visits to neighbors and relatives at Toveons Benson’s Elmers Bakken Lansing and Felke households. Notable events include a barn raising for John DeCon and Olivia Eimers injuring her head from a fall. The Decoran Aeropican membership rises to 82.00 yearly after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Oakland
Toveon
S. Lawrence Halvorson
S. Toveon
Red Cross
Benson's
Eber DeCou
August Peck
Edith DeCou
John DeCou
Signe Toveon
Theo. Hove
H. Etteldorf
Ben Elmers
John Broghammer
Leo Barthelme
Carl Moe
Decorah
Joe Broghammer
Geo. Bakken’s
Fred Tuttle
Herman Lansing’s
High Ridge
John Duwe
Dessel Auto Co
Melvin Anderson
Eber DeCon
Lorentz Meyer
John DeCon
Olivia Eimers
Decorah social notes and Fourth of July plans
Local residents visit relatives and friends across Decorah Iowa including Haga Myran Fulson Bergan and Hovden households. Red Cross events and a patriotic meeting are scheduled with a band program parade flag raising and a Masonic hall dance to aid Des Moines soldiers hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Bollman
R. Letchford
Daisy van Wey
Carl Letchford
Bethel
James,Kneeskern
Tom Bollman
Rossville
Decorah
Jas
Meikle
Kiesau
Postville
Ruby Brouillet
Monroe
Wis
Sam Hoesly
Albert Kneeskerm
Miner van Wey
Ida Bollman
Anna Brouillet
Billa Letchford
Columbia
Mildred Owens
Ruth Bollman
America the Beautiful
Hazel Meikle
Vera Gresa
F. W. Conover
Masonic Hall
Red Cross Soldiers
Des Moines
Kendallville News Roundup Reflects Ills and Visits
Mrs Tillie Barnes owns a new Ford. Mrs Farree preached at the church store in Ragan. Todd has tonsillitis. Molen Ellington plans a two week at home vacation. Fred Reuter visited home last week. County residents enjoyed the Cresco chau tauqua. Hall Goldsworthy ill with measles. Wilma Peterson visited Ellen Ellingson. Allyn Daskam of Cresco spent the weekend with friends. L Barnes drove from Arlington to see his brother Eugene. Ole Ellingson returned from Prairie du Chien sanitarium. Luana Ellingson visited her parents. Kendallville L A S to meet at A Moore home. Pearl Barnes left for Spring Valley Minn. Agnes Stetler improved. Dancing among neighbors on Tuesday night. Barnes from Preston returned to help care for Eugene Barnes. Mrs Fishbach visiting from Harmony with Lidden family. Norwegian Lutheran L A S met at Lillian Todd home. Todd concluded Sioux Falls visit and returned home. Larson came from Dexter Minn to see ill brother-in-law. Helen Todd visited Cresco and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Barnes
Farree
Ragan
Todd Haas
Molen Ellington
Fred Reuter
Cresco
Hall Goldsworthy
Wilma Peterson
Ellen Ellingson
Allyn Daskam
L. Barnes
Arlington
Eugene
Ole Ellingson
Prairie du Chien
Luana Ellingson
Kendallville L. A. S
A. Moore
Pearl Barnes
Spring Valley
Minn
Agnes Stetler
Steve
An Barnes
Preston
Eugene Barnes
Fishbach
Harmony
Mrs. Lidden
L. A
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Lillian Todd
Sioux Falls
Larson
Dexter
MinneneNe
Pars
Helen Todd
Cholera Morbus Advised Remedy In Home Medicine Chest
A Huntington Indiana endorsement urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to combat cholera morbus seen in neighborhoods. Mrs Charles Enyeart reports its quick relief for two sick children after summer 1911 illness. advertises sale by R A Engbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart. Huntington
Ind
R. A. Engbertaon
Adv
Local social notes from Frankville and nearby towns
Frankville and surrounding communities report visits from Postville Decorah Castalia Ossian and Waukon residents. People traveled for calls, shearing, fishing and family visits while Bank directors met and plans were discussed at a local meeting.
Calmar Area Social Roundup Highlights Town Visits
Geo Cummings drove to Calmar with multiple visits noted including Spillville residents F i and Emma Sandager and family. Various locals attended movies, called on relatives, shopped Decorah and Clermont, and a home visit by Erick Erland from Boston flavored the weekend chatter.
Local notes and social updates from Kendallville area
Mrs Wilma La Pere arrived from Chicago early this week to visit her ill daughter Agnes Stetler. Flossie Handke stayed with grandmother Mrs Barnes last week while Mrs Smythe is visiting Prairie du Chien. The Kendallville Republican subscription rises to $2.00 yearly after July 1, renewals before that date keep the $1.50 rate. An ice cream social tonight at Mr and Mrs Len MelIntire’s home will raise funds for Kendallville Cemetery Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Haga
L. L. Haga
Ralph Haga
G. E.bakken
G. G. Howden
H. O. Myran
John Fulsons
Lloyd Larson
Lewis Larson
Clara Ness
Theo. Wold
Lucia Knutson
Elmer Bergan
Minnesota
Iven Berg
Alert Enger
Florence
Marie Haga
Fulsoas
Martin Haga
Clarence Borseth
Cresco
Emil Borseth
Stella
Robert
Oscar
Lena Holstad
Steen Johnson
Decorah
Mae Handke
Fulsaas
A. Fulsaas
Olive
Eunice Hovden
Anna Holstad
G. G. Hovden
Decorah Hospital
Wilma la Pere
Chicago
Agnes Stetler
Flossie Handke
Len MelIntire
Kendallville Cemetery
Sour Stomach and Law School Breakthrough
An article notes a mild sour stomach remedy advising slow eating and Chamberlain's Tablets sold by R. A. Engbertson. It also reports that for the first time women may study at Georgia law schools after a new law granting permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Georgia
Read Decorah Endorsement On Doan's Kidney Pills
Decorah citizen Sever Olson blacksmith on Maple Ave reports years of kidney strain backache and painful kidney secretions. He used Doan's Kidney Pills from Engbertson's Pharmacy and felt rapid improvement, stating he was fixed up in fine shape. Price and dealer details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Sever Olson
Maple Ave
Doan
Engbertson
Appointment of Administrator for Ida M Babcock in Minnesota
Notice appoints Glen 25 as administrator of Ida M. Babcock’s estate, deceased intestate, with bonds posted as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to administrator in Decorah, Iowa, on June 14, 1918. Attorneys Boice & Hook referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Bab
Tieton
Ida M. Babcock
Tate
Caledonia
Houston County
Minnesota
Burr Oak
Winneshiek
Glen
Decorah
Iowa
Boice & Hook
Probate Notice for Will in Winneshiek County
To whom it may concern, you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek county Iowa on September 23 1918 at 2 00 PM to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Willard H. Feltis
Hesper Township
Towa
J. Moore
W. M. Strand
Notice of executor appointment and estate hearing in Iowa
The notice names the appointing executor for Mary Andersons estate and lists heirs of Charles E Miller. It states a final report and administrator with will annexed are filed in Winneshiek County District Court. Hearing set for September 23 1918 at Decorah Court House to approve the report and discharge costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Winneshiek County
Charles E. Miller
Roy M. Miller
Mary J. Miller
Nellie M. Hudson
Edsel M. Miller
Canton
Fillmore County
Minnesota
Mary Jiller
Decorah
Iowa
Boice & Hook
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Centennial
Velvetina
Geodrich Drug Co
Omake
Lich
E. J. Parman
County News
Barr
Alva Stead
Will Donald
Dorothy Ulrich
Mercantile Store
M. E
E. M. Reed
Danny Horan
Charles Pollitt
C. N. Masters
Madge Whitney
Brayton Whitney
Cora Fairbanks
la Crosse
Fred Glise
B. M. Reed
James Wade
Frank Perry
Gene Headington
Bertha Wade
Carl Pierce
Aurora
Ill
Bessie Feltis
F. E. Potter
W. C. Winn
Harold Reed
Lanesboro
Palmer
George Baker
Luther
E. JJ Reed
A. C
George Emery
Ben Sheley
Sheley
Montana
Myrtle
Elmer Butler
Mabel
James Price
J. B. Reed
Merle Smith
Flora Kelts
Canada
Kate McMullen
Clayton Reed
del McMullen
FE. G. Reed
Will Broghammer
Cora
Clara
Rob Tillapaugh
F. J. Potter
Cady
EF. Kippe
Potter
H. W. Stockman
Lime Springs
Hatfield
Kathleen Reed
George Smith
Whitbeck
Abe Pierce
Iona
Hugh Kelly
Leslie Pierce
Howard Rollins
George
Arthur
Decorah Park
Cedar Valley
Ravena
North Madison
Kendallville
J. J. van Wey
Francis Padden
Waukon
G. D. Bollman
Chas. Barrett
Chas. Shattuck
J. A. Peck
J. H
Frank Kneeskern
Harold Spaun
Camp Mille
Long Island
N. Y
H. Waters
L. C. Spaun
Joe Rodenkirch
Emma Letchford
Harry Waters
Clarence Hoth
Will Schutta
Chas. Brouillet
Harry Harvey
Charley Hoth
Monay
Jim Webster
Vesta
Forest Mills
Sam Beckett
Baby
Clayton
Albert Berg
Charley Brouillett
Harry Bollman
I. J. Allen
Jim Kneeskern
Lynn Crawford
Irving Crawford
Bernice Brouillet
J. D. Schenck
Estherville
Geo
Clark Sherman
Frank Cannon
Esther Allen
Byron Chandler
Claude van Wey
Cecil Todd
Will Gibbs
Chris
Leer
Mya
John Leer
Irvin Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Glen Letchford
Tom and
Lisle Bollman
Power Dam
Irvin Hughes
Mra
Lyle French
Albert Kneeskern
Conover
Geo. Cummings
Calmar Monce
Fisher
Spillville
Will Herold
Frank
Mike Phillips
Melvin Kubish
Miss i
Emma Sandager
Jack Swartz
Calmar
Tom Erland
Calimar
G. Heuser
Geo. Leebs
Spill
R. Heuser
J. Huber
James Janechek
Isses Emma Sandager
Lindanger
Near Conover
A. A. Novak
Adolph Cummings
Lewis Phillips
Sarah Halvorson
Locust
Geo, Cummings
Cummings
Christine Phillips
Clermont i Se
BE. Voyek
Lillian
Mary
Lillian Kinker
Near Protivin
Jessie Phillips
Hayfield
Will Phillips
Erick Erland
Boston
Sunla
M. J. Soukup
Gouraud’s Oriental Cream
Ferd. T, Hopkins & Son
New York
Mary Anderson
Decorah Township
State of
John Hegg
Willett & Nelson
THE
Adams Seed CO
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
RUD Bros
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