County News 1916 Social and Local Notices
March 27 1916 county notes recount Adolph Riste buying a team from J Pearson and several Decorah area visits. Residents attend social events at Clay Hill Frankville and Ossian while noting illnesses and improvements. Bible class organized, church services canceled by bad roads, and many neighbors travel to Postville Decorah and Cresco with family and farm work updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Riste
J. Pearson
Mary Delaney
Cresco
Tarry Barker
Elmore Kirkland
Chester Delaney
Clay Hill
Chauncey Miller
Ia Dickinson
J. A. Robinson
N. Drake
Barfoot
Dahl
Decorah
Pleasant Township
Charles Blake
T. E. Kirkbride
Frankville
Ellis
Springwater
R. Tyler
Skinner
Chicago
Ruby Miller
W. Hubbell
W. C. Sheetz
Treasun
Association
Flora Hubbell
Glenwood
Martin Larson
G. Headington
John Pearson
Minnie and
Stella
Clark Weadington
Leonard Hegtvedt
Edward Larson
Peter Peterson
Bert Stewart
Fred Womeldorf
Local Socials and Visits Reported in Madison H. Area
Madison H. FB Gulbrandson bought a team from Stewart Baker. Theodore Vick visited Charley Engen. Helmer Gullickson called at J. Oddan's. N. C. Haugen and family visited Julius Clausen. Mrs. Edwin Durland visited Mrs. Otto Neste. Mrs. Mary Donaldson visited Mrs. Sam Hanson. Adolph Martinson helped haul hay. Carl Gulbrandson left for Chicago on business. Various visits noted with Engbretson, Dale, Halvorsen, Hovey, Decorah, Ridgeway, and Orleans township residents. L. A. 8. activities and social calls frequent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. FB. Gulbrandson
Stewart Baker
Theodore Vick
Charley Engen
Helmer Gullickson
J. Oddan
Willie Flaskerud
N. C. Haugen
Julius Clausen
Edwin Durland
Otto Neste
Mary Donaldson
Sam Hanson
Adolph Martinson
Andrew Olson
Carl Gulbrandson
Chicago
Hladys Engbretson
Bluffton
Ed. Gilbertson
Helen
H. O. Josvanger
Christ Dale
O. P. Hovey
G. Guttormson
Ridgeway
Henry Owen
Carl
Dr. Leonard
Decorah
M. J. Drew
O. O. Howe
St. Paul
Edith van Horn
H. A. Halvorson
Alert Engen
Amanda
Evelyn Howden
L. A
Saturn
Christine
Norma Ocenvis
Carl Oen
C. O. Howe
Thursay
Olga Halverson
Decora
H. A. Flatvorsen
Offman
E. 0
Bertha Grindeland
Highlandville
O. N. Haugen
Lettie
Inga Haugen
Florene
Esther Hovey
S. Reataess
Theodore
Anon Anderson
Orleans Township
Castalia News Highlights Local Elections and Events
Castalia reports a March town election electing Mayor A C Tatro and a council slate. Voters approved a 3000 dollar bond for an electric plant. A junior oratorical contest selected finalists Ruth Riggs Ruby Meyer Helen Thornton Helen Rathbun Florence Robinger and Leonard Anderson for an April 7 final in Kneeskern hall. Local social and road conditions noted. many residents visiting or returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Riggs
J. H W. Witt
Fort Atkinson
Andrew Fox
Des Moines
EF. S. Lambert
Blessin
Postville
Hanson
Valdez
Weemner
Ed O'Roy
Kneeskern’s
Co. C. Thornton
Wm. Mullaney
Ossian
Bethel
Forest Mills
A.C. Tatro
BE. E. Malloy
W. C. Winn
J. H. Kneeskern
FE. F. Mann
W. A. Haefner
Wm. Albright
HW. TH. Meyer
Castalia Hall
Kneeskern’s Hall
Ruth Riggs
Ruby Meyer
Helen Thornton
Helen Rathbun
Florence Robinger
Leonard Anderson
J. 8. Hilliard
Wendell Baskerville
Delbert W. Meier
Monona
Local Notes From Ossian Area In Late March 1916
In Ravena on March 27 1916 Joe Broghammer attended a Decorah event Friday. Ben Eimers spent Sunday at Clem Brockamp's Ossian. Christ and Helmer Johnson helped Ole Benson saw wood Tuesday. Miss Edith Becker of south of Ossian visited Herman Schroeder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Broghammer
Ben Eimers
Clem Brockamp
Ossian Christ
Helmer Johnson
Ole Benson
Wood
Edith Becker
South of Ossian
Herman Schroeder
Highlandville News Summary of March 1916 Events
In Highlandville on March 26 1916 Clarence Guilbro is listed sick Miss Beatha Peterson is ill with pneumonia Sehjeldahl visits Oscar Simonson and newborn son born to Mr and Mrs Amos Thorson March 12 Supervisor Saxvik was a business caller at Hesper and road conditions are very heavy Local visits include Miss Anna Morken Quandahl and Mrs O N Gayle Sattre at Olson home Lewis George Saxvik visits C P Olson Lars Josendahl arrives from Illinois to visit brother Jossendall Olaf Peterson moves onto Mrs Kersie farm Helge Winterton buys a horse Knute Selmer Askelson and Meyer Sacquirie visit Newhouse L G Saxvik drives for Chas Nelson’s outlaws Ole Forde returns to Pekin N D from Minneapolis Nels Mestad hosts a whist evening with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Guilbro
Mestad
Akre
Beatha Peterson
Sehjeldahl
Oscar Simonson
Amos Thorson
Saxvik
Hesper
Anna Morken
Quandahl
Olson
O. N. Gay
Olaf Peterson
Ole
Forde
Pekin
N. D
Minneapolis
Nels Mestad
Centennial Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Centennial society pages record numerous visits and stays. Miss Lala Lee sews for Mrs. Lewis Lee. The Decorah group and Ossian guests appear at multiple homes, including the G W Rathbun and Joe Weitgenant households. Names such as L. D. Burrows, Nelle Daniels, Dorothy Russell, and Bernice Allen recur with various relatives and neighbors visiting in Centennial and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lala Lee
Lewis Lee
Will Wiltgen
George ‘Allen
Rae Runkle
Lew Acdward
John Russell
Chas. Daniels
G. W. Rathbun
Ossian
Lilia Jones
L. D. Burrows
Dorothy Russell
Lew Rcdward
Joe Ehler
Mary Harris
Herman Lange
Walker
Tony Heiman
Near Decorah
Centennial
Harry Harvey
Brouillet
Frankville
John Rosa
Cresco
Herman
Chas. Kronmiller
Decorah
Tom Logsdon
Mason City
Rae’ Runkle
Theodore Rosa
Charley Kronmiller
A. Daniels
Nelle
Local Notes From Fort Atkinson Courthouse March 28 1916
Fort Atkinson residents and visitors appear throughout the day with numerous social calls and business visits. Calmar and Ossian guests drop in while Cresco and Decorah trips are noted. Farm transfers include Mike Hayek selling 100 acres west of town to Mike Shindelar at 135 dollars per acre and Chas Krumm purchasing a new Hupmobile for summer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathildis Huber
Leona Schissel
Etta Reihle
New Hampton
Linda Huber
Calmar
Mat Houdek
Hurley
Emery
Austin
Minn
L. A. Novak
Dr. Jinderlee
Cresco
Irvin Krumm
Grinnell College
Mr. Hayek
Chas. Krumm
G. WH. Huber
John Wandas
Local Social Notes and Movements Near Town
Near the meat market a plan to erect a music store is discussed. Mr and Mrs Campbell of Dubuque visit the latter’s sister Mrs John Doubek with Campbell returning Monday while his wife stays longer. Jas Doubek and daughter Gertrude visit with family in town and near Cresco before returning to Cold Springs Minnesota. Wm Hanken family moves to Timber Lake South Dakota after loading stock and household goods. John Hanken accompanies them. Henry Giesing buys farm southeast of town from the Hanken sale near Festina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Dubuque
John Doubek
Jas, Doubek
Gertrude
Cresco
Cold Springs
Minn
Wm. Hanken
Timber Lake
John Hanken
Hanken
Henry Giesing
Festina
Sign of Good Digestion Promoted In Ad Copy
An advertising notice states that a cheerful old lady signals good digestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion and bowel movement. Sold by R. A. Engbertson in Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Ossian Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Elections
Ossian residents and guests are listed visiting Castalia Calmar Postville McGregor and other nearby towns. Notable items include visits by F J Figge Anna Becker Pearl Weitgenant and Joe Koch, plus a water works bond election decisive results. Mayors treasurers assessors and councilmen elected include T F Schmitz E Anderson John Boyle and J P Schneeberger A Dessel Fred Winn Otto Gunderson I H DeGraff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Figge
Castalia
Anna Becker
Calmar
Claire Limbeck
Postville
Pearl Weitgenant
Carroll Bullard
McGregor Vis
Joe Koch
L. A. Meyer
Fitzpatrick
New Hampton
Tom Schneeberger
Festina
Angd
John Esel
Crusaders
Carrie
Harry Barthell
McGregor
Tim Finnigan
Blooming Prairie
Ossian
Irene Green
L. J. Bernatz
Regina Meyer
Geo. Allen
W. M. Allen
Edna Haug
Swartzhoff
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief from Draft Aches
Advert suggests drafts cause neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatic pain and promotes Sloan's Liniment to stimulate circulation easing neuralgia headaches neuritis and muscle soreness. It claims fast warmth and relief after one or two applications with sleep being possible. Price 25 cents at druggists.
Dollar Day Bargains Extended At BEN BEAR Store
Store advertises continued Dollar Day sale with many customers missing town and remaining bargains to be sold at the same price this Saturday. BEN BEAR emphasized in the notice.
The Rosewood Tree in South America and East Indies
Rosewood trees occur in South America and across the East Indies and neighboring islands. About six varieties exist. The name comes from a rose like fragrance when first cut, not wood color. Some trees yield large planks up to four feet by ten feet, mainly used for piano tops. The tree is noted for its beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
East Indies
Islands
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Ossian Market
Mary
Emma Benson
Saueressig
Will Kuhse
Alvin Meyer
Frank
Henry Lansing
Sam Shabley
Henry Johnson
Charley Hauber
Edward Saueressig
Kuhse
Madison
Ravena
Wm. Rausch
Fred Houdek
Lloyd Weiler
Leo Huber
Emma Vsetecka
Jos, Sobolik
Nellie
Wm. Swestka
Jackson Junction
Anna Blong
Anton Vondersitt
Jacob Falek
Rose Luzum
Edna Peterson
Luana
Satur- Mir
Henry Burns
Jackison Junction
J. J. Tavener
West Decorah
Carrie W. Tavener
Fred Sellman
A. Anfinson
Spillville
Daniel Novak
A. A. Novak
Roy
Stella Klimesh
Cedar Rapids
Jos. Klimesh
Conover
Dr. Ellingson
Frank Soukup
Jake Smith
Ed, Sobolik
Brothers
Thomas Novak
Albert Frye
A. A. Mikesh
James Bena
Carrie Hrushka
James Frana
Mary Klimesh
Joseph Klimesh
Mercy Hospital
Joe Novotny
Cytisk
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Protivin
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Ben Bear
Clothier
Winter St
Citizens Savings Bank
Iowa
Philips Smalley
Lois Weber
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W. K. Vanderbilt
Edmund Breese
Arthur Hoops
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Frank Daniels
Equitable
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Otis Harlan
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Herbert Brenon
Bluebird
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Ellen B. Larsen
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