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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
9
In the District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County a petition in equity filed by Clarence Christen seeks adjudication of ownership of described lands in Glenwood Township. The case names many defendants and unknown heirs, with an April 21 1913 deadline to answer. otherwise default and judgment as prayed.
To whom it may concern. You must appear at the Court House in Winneshiek County Iowa on April 21 1913 at 1 30 p m to attend probate of a document claiming to be the last will and testament of Henry Kaneke late of Decorah township deceased You must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Olat Kallevang Clerk District Court seal dated March 17 1913
Grandfather Kortan ill as of March 17 1913. Local residents Fred Bernatz Jos F Swehla Ed Shiral and many others made visits to Calmar Decorah Protivin Fort Atkinson Ridgeway and Conover. School election updates include G F Heuser reelected and Mike Fitzpatrick elected director. An upcoming March 20 auction on James Kipta farm and a basket social March 28 at Washington Prairie are noted along with church and W C T U activities.
Ossian news lists visitors from Decorah Waterloo Red Wing and Calmar, a St Patrick social at Margaret Daniels, relatives at Postville and Fort Atkinson, and travels including Alma Huber Calmar and Pearl Weitgenant Ratone New Mexico. Easter sale by L A S at E V Gilbert office March 22. Local basketball: Ossian beat Methenger 22 to 9, Calmar defeated Ossian 37 to 16. Mrs Bonfig passed away after lingering illness with funeral at St Francis de Sales Church.
FRANKVILLE March 17 1913 Robins were seen here last Wednesday Ike Birdsell has been very poorly the past week Walter Pilgrim went to Ossian Will Kneeskern hauled goods for J A Peck T J Crawford lost a valuable horse last week Mrs Germond Merrill was sick Will Schutta and Irvin Hughes returned from Des Moines Charley Brouillet and family visiting near Decorah Charley Miller of Ossian visited his parents Friday DeWitt Van Wey went to Ossian for several days Pat Talley Clifford and Oscar Padden on sick list with severe colds J A Peck slightly under the weather Misa Lottie Meier spent winter in California arrived here Mrs Dr Norton of Fayette visited Upper Iowa university Irving Crawford home from Decorah business college I EB Ericson and wife went to Canoe to attend funeral of Ericson brother Dolf Peck sold town lot to Charley Barrett for 275 with possession April 1 No mail Friday and Saturday due to muddy roads Miss Edna Meyer closed a storm of school here Friday and returned to Calmar Harry Bowers taken with appendicitis last Thursday.
The United church singing choir met at Ole Krogsund's. Decorah visitors and local residents attended the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Nelson with a large crowd and a bountiful meal. Reverend Searvie lauded the Nelsons, presents were given, and future hopes to celebrate again in twenty five years were expressed. Also noted are local business advertisements for Java Dressers and Ben Bear suits, and a fresh candy shipment at Parman's drug store.
The Kendallville column reports election and social visits, illnesses, births, and travel notes including Alva Young visiting Waucoma, Mrs. Ada Young hosting, Mary A Dale ill, and a baby born to Elias and Mrs Holness. Road conditions caused mail delays and a blizzard pattern followed heavy rain. Local gatherings note the Morgan L A 8 meeting at the Curtis home.
Calmar notes from March 18, 1913 include residents in town and visiting relatives from Ossian Decorah Ridgeway and Mason City. mentions travels to Chicago Des Moines and Dubuque. local clubs, a drama at the opera house March 24 and a Dalmark school declamatory program with songs and readings.
Western Lincoln news item lists several residents and visitors. Harry Weidaman and his father were business callers at Protivin last week. Charley Vrba visited Spillville for a week or more. Frank Butz plans to work Goth farm again this season after previously staying part of the week. Andrew Hornberger returned to his Lake Benton Minnesota home last week after several weeks visiting friends and relatives.
Miss Viattie Kuatz has recovered from the grip and is herself again. Alfred Peter aided Frank Kuntz while he traveled in Des Moines and other towns. Cedar Rapids resident Chris Kirschman visited family. Schools will close this week for teachers’ institute in Decorah next week. Farmers ground feed as the mill resumes after delays. A severe blizzard struck the area last Friday after a rain that ended a drought. Mail carrier on route four had a run away last week. Charley and Frank Kuntz families dined with Mr and Mrs Harry Weidaman. Tom Moe sold his farm and will be missed for years as a painter and paper hanger. Miss Myrtle Schild rode to Cresco for a piano recital by Lorraine Mead and pupils. The river ran high stopping traffic for a day. Spring hopes faded as croft conditions worsened. Frank Kuntz and Walter Kuntz returned from Des Moines and Waterloo where they attended an engineer convention.
Fort Atkinson locals record many movements and visits with friends and relatives. The Balk family moves to the Frank Young farm southeast of town while relatives travel between Calmar Mason City Ossian Decorah and Dubuque from Thursday through Sunday and beyond.
The east window of the Ben Bear store features a handsome Easter decoration trimmed in white with an open gate and a child emerging holding a basket, rabbit, and ties. Created by Chris Qualley and John Alstad, it is credited as quite credible in every respect.
Absolute Satisfaction guaranteed with every sale. If you buy anything here that doesn't please you, return it, and money will be cheerfully refunded. BEN BEAR: For any pain, burn, scald or bruise apply Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil-the household remedy. Two sizes 25c and 50c at all drug stores.
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