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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

6

Calmoral County News March 18 1918 highlights local visits

The column lists numerous visitors and travelers: Rev M J Thiltgen Calmar, Ray Sobolik Giard, G W Browne Fayette, B F Kneeskern Castalia Ossian, Miss Amanda Fleischer Calmar, Mrs Otto Gunderson and Mrs John Moe Calmar, and many more. It notes Art Club meeting at Mrs F E Jones, visitors in Decorah Cresco Dubuque and Ossian, and several travel updates including deaths and weddings. It records Philip Boyle's death, Mrs M Cavanaugh's passing, and a quiet wedding of Grace Garnet Powers and Paul Clarence Orum with details of their ceremony and plans.

M. J. Thiltgen Calmar Ray Sobolik Giard G. W. Browne Fayette B. F. Kneeskern Castalia Amanda Fleischer Otto Gunderson John Moe Art Club F. E. Jones Percy Bullard and Son Decorah Pearl Weitgenant G. Bucknam Ernest Draham Los Angeles Cal Ossian

Ridgeway Social Notes and Local Visits, 1918

Ridgeway residents and visitors are recorded in a string of short items from March 1918. The notes mention Cresco callers, visits to Decorah and Lyle Minnesota, a trip to Camp Dodge for a ailing brother, Synod church activities, and gatherings of the Ladies Aid and Standard Bearers. Names include Mrs R A Griswold, Arlce Griswold, John Aegerter, Andrew Sime, Mrs John Sime, Mrs M Libbey, Earl Libbey, Hattie Morton, Ada Griffith, WN Putnam family, Ettie Gunderson, Claude Morton, Mrs Gilbert Baken, Cecil Caro, Dr Harnly, Rey Shoemaker, R G Baker and sons Karl, Orlando Qualley, Mrs John Gessell, Lena Qualley, and the Vatthauer, Reinhart, Kirschman families.

R. A. Griswold Cresco Arlce Griswold Hesper John Aegerter Ocresco Andrew Sime Thompson John Sime M. ©. Libbey Son Earl Hattie Morton Ada Griffith WN. C. Putnam Lyle, Minn Ettie Gunderson Decorah Claude Morton Ridgeway Synod Gilbert Baken Cecil Caro Dr. Harnly Chicago Rey Shoemaker R. G. Baker Karl Orlando Qualley John Gessell Ladies’ Aid Society of the Synod Church Lena Qualley Robert Vopava Camp Dodge Standard Bearers Society M. FE Priest Vatthauer Joyce Kirschman Augusta Paul Vatthaver Verna Reinhart Gladbrook Towa

North Madison Community Activity Report March 1918

March 19 1918 notes show Mrs Albert Ramstad visiting Anton Dahl and many local residents moving visiting and nursing. Names include Clarissa Christen Luella Knuts Anna Haga Ole Melans Carl Gilbertson Gilbert Gilbertson Minnewaukan Robert Griebel Evelyn Howden Martha Haga Gena Haga Loyd Larson Anna Holstad Hans Knutson Elmer Ellingson Olga Benson Cresco hospital visits and multiple social calls at Skadeland Holstad Fulsaas Gilbertson Bakken Tveter Lunde and other neighbors.

Albert Ramstad Anton Dahl Clarissa Christen Luella Knuts Anna Haga Ole Melans Ole Simonson Montana Alfred Clara Lundby Carl Gilbert Gilbertson Minnewaukan N. D Robert Griebel Anton Skaulin Evelyn Howden Anna Holstad Martha Haga Martha Christen Lewis Larson Gena Haga Celia Simonson Gust Eb, Bakken Ole Melaas R. Halstensrud Spencer Gilbertson J. Fulsaas A. Fulsaas Albert Luella Knutson Evelyn Hovden A. Holstad Lena Albert Fulsans Martin Haga H. Skadeland Fred Nelson Olga Benson Gilbert Melans Nele Fulsans Henry Hovden Nels Blekeberg Helge Halvor Skadeland Ole Gilbertson Ole Tveter Even Peterson Ole Thompson Kari Lunde C. C. Blekeberg

Farmers urged to buy Iowa Block Silo with complete or partial options

An advertisement urges farmers to purchase hollow tile, block silos that are fire proof wind proof and decay proof with options to supply all or hire masons. Buyers may haul materials and board men. It promotes the Iowa Block Silo as the best and directs readers to contact H D Paine at Decorah Bank Block for pricing. Also notes children’s blouses and shirts at Bear's with prices up to $1.00.

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Local social notes from Clay Hill and Decorah area

Residents and visitors are noted with several calls and visits across Decorah Freeport Madison and surrounding areas. Will Tieskotter and relatives host and work arrangements are listed along with enlistment of Willie Erickson in the U S Army.

Spilled town notes note many local calls and visits

Spillsville residents report a string of short trips and errands. Mike Taylor is ill. Robi Heuser was in Calmar Tuesday. Ed Kapinos drove to Conover Friday and was a Fort Atkinson caller Sunday. John Zahasky went to Cresco Wednesday. Simon Michael went to St Paul, J P Kuhn to Fort Atkinson, James Novak to Fort Atkinson, A A Novak to Decorah. John Billing from Fort Atkinson, Leebs returns from Fayette, Rev Broz called at Calmar, Mayme Smith shopped Decorah, A A Mikesh and wife at Calmar, Ooe from Calmar on business, Misses Lulu and Della Shiral shopped Decorah, Chas Frey to Ridgeway, Mrs Huber visited Cresco area, Fred Fisher hauled mail to Conover Thursday. Vitoushek visited Protivin, Frey and son Daniel called Calmar, Mrs A G Fisher and Miss Suchan Decorah shoppers, Mrs Benda and Mrs Moravetz Calmar callers, Miss Balik back to Prairie du Chien, Huber home from Camp Dodge, Gilbert Haatvedt met his mother in Conover, Humpal of near Ridgeway visited Kovarik, Mikesh teaches in Protivin district, Soukup and Louise Calmar for dental work, Kalee and Kopet to Cresco for an operation, L A S gathering hosted by Mrs G Heuser to aid Red Cross, oldest son of Calmar family hurt near Calmar while catching a train, 50th birthday surprise party for Jos Slepichka east of town.

T. P. Logsdon Decorah Henry Burns Hurley Edna Ed. Dowde C. E. Waters Julia Groff Harry Imhoff Babe Waterloo J. P. Schneeberger Marcella Meyer John Mornan Melrose Minn Ossian A. N. Schmitz Milwaukee Jos. Becker Anna Chas. Becker Ubuque L. J. Meyer Waucoma Theo Meyer T. P. Baxter Dubuque Philip Boyle Jim Boyle Cedar Rapids Theo, Doerr Wesley Wm. Doerr G. F. Gunderson Arthur Chicago John Rizzo Cavanaugh Akron M. C. Cavanaugh Wm. Wiltgen Iowa City Hugo Schneeberger New York City Christina Timp Rose Gehling George Jeella M. E. Church John Hospodarsky Cresco Edna Gullickson Outlook Can Hans Sollied Red Cross Knitting Circles Ringoen L. T. Fosse Brinkman J. W. Griffith Grantsburg Anna Evans Abbie Fancher Arthur Curtis Morgan Shoemaker Epworth League Ridgeway Cresco Red Cross Schuetz Chas. Beucher G. M. Shoemaker Lomen Matilda Johnson Joe Hauber Grace Garnet Powers Paul Clarence Orum Ferguson Mike Taylor Robi. Heuser Calmar Kapinos Conover Ed. Zahasky John Zahasky Cresco Wednesay Mr. Kalishek Protivin Fort Atkinson Simon Michael St. Paul J. P. Kuhn James Novak Mr. Ooe Rev. Broz Anna Pletka Mason City W. C. Chekal Lulu Della Shiral Chas, Frey John Huber Fred Fisher Jos Vitoushek Albert Frey Daniel A. G. Fisher Mary Suchan Frank Benda Moravetz Margaret Balik Prairie du Chien Jos. Huber Kalee Mary Kopet G. Heuser Red Cross Chlan Slepichka Here

Ravena Notes of Local Visits and Illnesses

Ravena area diary items report several visits to neighbors and relatives, including Oscar Towson with appendicitis, Ben Eimers traveling to Festina, Sam White visiting Edwards, and Sven Tovson with son Sigurd calling on Decorah residents. many lines mention travel and social calls amid poor roads.

Havkland Ravena Arthur Lang August Peck Clarence Eimers Orlando Towson Oscar Towson Ben Eimers Festina Sam White Edwards Sven Tovson Son Sigurd Decorah Carrie Emma Miller Frank Sehweinefus Mullaney Ossian Ravenna Henry Miller Tovson Hans Nygaard Arthur Langaeteneen Uetonsieg Thureday

Local residents attend varied weekend activities

Dr Juen assisted at the August Peck home last Friday while others from the vicinity joined the Guttebo sale on Monday. Joe Lansing aided Julius Brown with telephone work, and families visited each other across several farms. Julius Brown and Towson families worked on lines, and several people traveled to Wisconsin and Dubuque for relatives. Doe notes also report dental work and relatives visiting H Sersland’s home.

Ole Sersland and Mirs Theo. Sersland John Brown Martha H. Sersland

Local notes from Barr Oak and surrounding towns

Canton visitors were Paul Ward and Ted Emmons. Miss Jennie Sanaker spent the weekend with the James Headington family. Mr and Mrs Geo Reed and baby left for Broderick Canada. Oscar Reed hired out to Will Donald and moved into his tenant house. Mr and Mrs James Wade visited their daughter Mrs Carl Pierce. Mrs Sylvia Butler travelled to Caledonia Minnesota to visit sister Dora Smith. George Smith and family went to Decorah to visit daughter Mrs J B Reed. Amy Winter Dorothy Ulrich Irene Murdock visited from Seconal over weekend. Mrs John Gates has been ill but is better. Easter services at M E church with infant baptism and new member reception. Merle Smith and Roy Wanless hauled barley to Decorah. storm delayed return till Thursday. Funeral of O W Emery held at M E church with interment at Burr Oak. Abe Pierce and Doris visited Decorah. son Leslie returned after completing bookkeeping course at Walder's school. George Sheley moves to Hoverson place. John Wicks rents Townsend farm.

Paul Ward Ted Emmons Canton Jennie Sanaker James Headington Ome Geo. Reed Baby Broderick Canada Oscar Reed Will Donald James Wade Carl Pierce Sylvia Butler Caledonia Minn M. E Merle Smith Roy Wanless Decorah The Reformed Church O. W. Emery Winneshiek County M. E. Church Burr Oak Abe Pierce Doris Leslie Walder’s School George Sheley Hoverson Place John Wicks Townsend Farm Mr. Sheley

Decorah residents visit and local election results noted

Mary Delaney visits with his mother Mrs. P. C. Delaney while Mabel Huseby stays with cousin Mrs. Harold Dinger. Riverbend Red Cross hosted by Mrs. A. K. Sweitzer as Rev. Grant to lead services. Caroline and Frances Funke stay with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Funke. Jesse Stevens ill at Camp Pike Ark improving. Walter Hallman returns from Minneapolis. Elmore Kirkland arrives from Waco Texas for time with mother. Harry Barker travels to Sioux City for sister Mrs. T. M. Preyer illness and death. School election sees four director candidates Claud Hall PF M Sheetz Walter Gross and Mrs. A. K. Sweitzer. two for treasurer Mrs. L. Coughlin and K. O. Anderson with yields Claude Hall 29 votes and others.

Mary Delaney Decorah P. C. Delaney Mabel Huseby Glenwood Harold Dinger A. K. Sweitzer Riverbend Red Cross Rev. Grant Caroline Frances Funke Burr Oak C. A. Funke Cora Dickinson Jesse Stevens Camp Pike Ark Walter Hallman Minneapolis Co. FE. Hallman Elmore Kirkland Waco Texas Harry Barker Sioux City T. M. Preyer Claud Hall PF. M. Sheetz Walter Gross L. Coughlin K. O. Anderson Claude Hall W. D. Kross F. M. Sheetz Sweitzer

Kendallville notes report visits and illnesses in town

Ellen Elingson enjoys a week away while Oliver Soltow falls ill with measles. Many residents are mentioned: Ellingsons at Stinsons, Grandma Barnes ill, Emma Ellingson on spring vacation, Walter McGinnis visiting his mother in Elma, Mabel Ellingson with the Todds, Pearl Barnes visiting Cresco, and Rev Farree absent from pulpit. The Red Cross sale at Cresco delays a literary society meeting, and community folks donate for the Cresco drive. A baby girl arrives at Bonair. Mr Emery passes away, and Abbie Fancher dies after a sudden illness. The ice jam on the river and minor dam damage are noted. Funeral details are pending.

Ellen Elingson Oliver Soltow Luana Ellingson A. Stinson Grandma Barnes Ole Ellingson Stinson Emma Ellingson Walter McGinnis Elma Mabel Ellingson Steve Todd Pearl Barnes Luella Barnes Cresco Joe Eddy St. Paul Wilfong Rev Farree L. Fleming Kendallville S. A. S Clinton Fifield Maurice Whalen W. A. Dasham Fayette and Hawkeye Wilma LaPere Bernard Orleans Red Cross Loomis L. Ludden Mabel Minn Emery Mons Askelson Abbie Fancher Arthur Curtis

Cedar Valley Notes on Local Visitors and Calls

Sever Borsheim drove to Decorah last Monday. Decorah shoppe keeper Orson Was a 8 r FE. T. Anderson was a Decorah caller last Monday. O Luckleo was a caller in this burg Alvin Bulmer phoned the Gjetleys last Sunday. Willie and Ole Gjetley were Decorah callers Friday. Melvin Peterson visited with home folks last Sunday. Marvin Ellingson was a caller Saturday at Theo Thorson's. John L. Forde was a business caller in this burg last Monday. Mrs. Pete Borsheim called on Mrs. Tostenson last Saturday. Albert Peterson assisted Pete Borsheim with work last week. Alvin Bulmer assisted Henry Gretley at Locust with work last week. Sever Borsheim was one at Henry Ruffridge's in Locust last week. Ole Borsheim assisted brother Amund with work last Friday. Lars Peterson of Canoe Ridge called on Peter and Sever Borsheim Saturday.

Sever Borsheim Decorah Orson FE. T. Anderson O. Luckleo Alvin Bulmer Gjetleys Willie Ole Gjetley Melvin Peterson Marvin Ellingson Theo Thorson

Local Names Help With Home Tasks and Health Ad

Ole Ruffridge assists Clark Tillinghast with carpentry while Mrs. Florence Stinson and Barbara Borsheim receive sewing help. Locust visitors Henry Hover and Tosten last Friday. Amund Borsheim returns from Waterloo after Equity meeting. A Spring is Nice but Lack of fresh vegetables brings constipation worries and Foley Cathartic Tablets offer relief with no after effects from Engbertson's Pharmacy. See Unionalls offer and Bear's sales policy.

Ole Ruffridge Canoe Ridge Clark Tillinghast Florence Stinson Barbara Borsheim Amund Borsheim Bertis Pete Borsheim Henry Hover T. Tostenson Waterloo Equity Meeting Engbertson’s Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

County News North Madison H. D. Paine Decorah Bank Block Clay Hill Will Tieskotter F. W. Gross Lawrence Bolson Chas. Stortz J. Rupple Renaas Louise Williams Hattie Gross Freeport Stella Sorenson Belle Heene Jonas Akre Sattre Henry Peterson Dick Young E. C. Bolson Wm. Spengler Gertrude Young Burry Oak Hazel Stortz Valder College Henry Gross Lynn Caroline Gross Skaalien Madison Township Nickolay Spillville Barr Kendallville Cedar Valley Hamilton County Adams Seed Co Marsh Building Decorah, IA N. H. Adams Pillsbury Flour Milling Company Minneapolis, Minn Douglas Corn Unionalls BEAR Steyer Rink Kondon DOM Mfg. CO Minnearo Mina Milwaukee Air Power Peter Johnson & Sons BEN Bear CO
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