County News Highlights From May 7 1918
Miss Eda Koenig visited home folks while Henry Foltz bought a Chevrolet. Ted Emmons came from Fayette for a weekend visit. Preston plasterer Mr Kirk worked at Abe Pierce home. F J and F E Potter visited Canton. Harry Little spent Sunday at Will Morrison home. Claude and Leonard Morrison visited Decorah. Floyd Ferris and family stayed with relatives in Lansing. Carl Pierce family visited James Wade home Sunday. Cradle roll met at Chas Dawley home. Florence Price worked at Farmers store for two days. Dr W H Emmons drove Ted back to school in Fayette. L A 8 meeting set Thursday at Ezra Reed home. Will Peacock and Vincent Kimber left for Hawarden Canada. E M Reed and Paul visited Frank Perry. Myrtle Rima of Decorah visited Amy Winter. George and Vernon Perry and Frank Perry visited Decorah. Jack Nolte and Josie Cox visited. Emma Ackerson accompanied by J Wennett visited Decorah. Roy Palmer of Lanesboro and family stayed with I N Reed. Rob Tillapaugh and daughter Idella and family attended Decorah movies. Perry Whitneys hosted visitors from Evanston. Chester trip to Florence Reed seen by Rob Richert group. May 12 lecture at A C church by Mrs Philpot and Herbert Waters on Prohibition and Ratification with music and readings. Vye from St Paul returned from trenches spent week with Willard Peacock. Vye shared front souvenirs including helmets and shells. BUY W S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eda Koenig
Henry Foltz
Ted Emmons
Fayette
Mr. Kirk
Preston
Abe Pierce
F. J
F. E. Potter
Canton
Harry Little
Will Morrison
Claude
Leonard Morrison
Decorah
Floyd Ferris
Vincent Kimber
Hawerden
Can
E. M. Reed
Paul
Frank Perry
Myrtle Rima
Deorah
Amy Winter
George
Vernon Perry
Jack Nolte
Josie Cox
Emma Ackerson
Mabel
Roy Palmer
Lanesboro
I. N. Reed
Rob Tillapaugh
Idella
J. Wennett
G. B. Peck
Evanston
Algona
Perry Whitney
Rob Richert
Elsie
Nettie Reed
C. A. Reed
Chester
Florence Reed
A. C. Church
Philpot
Herbert Waters
Waukon
Vidian Wye
St. Paul
Willard Peacock
Local Rural Life Notes From Decorah Area May 1918
May 6 1918 entries recount visits among neighbors and families in Decorah area. births include a baby boy to Gilbert and Mrs. Remmen. Private Hjalmar Kelseth returns from Camp Dodge for a few days. Knitting club reports 20 sweaters 50 pairs of socks and 11 wristlets since January 1. Numerous Sunday calls and family gatherings listed with names and homes across Ridge Nordness Ossian and neighboring farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Remmen
Bertha
Decorah
Anton Lee
Orville
H. Kelseth
Rebecca Hove
Andrew Nelson
H. Nelson
Christine Winger
S. C
Mildred
Hilda Nelson
Agnes Lee
Hjalmar Kelseth
Camp Dodge
Johnson
Helmer
Hjalmar
Daniel Sjoboen
Gerhard Sageness
John Sersland
Anton Larson
Ossian
Gjermund Hauven
E. Danielson
Knitting Club
High Ridge
Josephine
Laura
Clarissa Revang
Alia
Herbert
Mayme Lee
Melvin
Ella Orange
K. Strand
Nordness
John Peterson
Andrew Lee
Ole Rovang
Gudrun Jacobson
A. C. Smithling Home
Local Social Notes from Cedar Valley May 7 1918
In Cedar Valley many neighbors visit and call on friends from Decorah to Decorah shoppers. Albert Peterson and Hattie Dinger visited P Borsheim. Mrs Florence Stinson married Albert J Lien in a private ceremony at Big Canoe church.
Centennial May 6 1918 social notes and dances
Community members from Ossian Centennial and surrounding areas attended visits and gatherings. Names include Fred J. Figge, Mrs Klemme, Alvin Knutsvig, Geo Allen, Miss Etta Stevens, Mrs Rae Runkle, Lewis Lee family, Julius Brown, Mrs A M Jones, Miss Mary Feelmaker, August Peck family, Ed Youmans family, Edwin Ginapp, Nellie Daniels, Agnes Moen, Christine Timp funeral attendees, Otto Anderson family, Mrs Laatvedt, John Moen home guests, Fred Westphal, Eleanor Runkle, and D Peck. A Rae Runkle dance raised funds for Red Cross. cake won by Martin Oakland. total proceeds 35. Advertised letters: Will Spears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Figge
Ossian
Centennial
Klemme
Lange
Alvin Knutsvig
Geo. Allen
Etta Stevens
Rae Runkle
Lewis Lee
Julius Brown
A. M. Jones
Cresco
Mary Feelmaker
Will Wiltgen
August Peck
Ed. Youmans
E. Stevens
Notice of Appointment and Probate in Winneshiek County
Notice of appointment of executor for the estate of Roxy A Bisby late of Decorah township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased and probate notice for Mary Anderson will in Decorah township also dated 1918 appearance at the court house in Winneshiek County Iowa on June 4 1918 to admit or dispute the will see clerks signature and attorney names Willett Nelson and Boice Hook
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy A. Bisby
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Wicks
Decorah
Towa
Boice & Hook
Winneshiek County
Mary Anderson
J. Mooe
Willett & Nelson
Abigail A
Fancher
Abigail A, Fancher
Orleans Township
Iowa
Testate
Linus A. Curtis
A. BE
Barker
Richard Barnes
Fremont Township
D . Testate
Mary M. Barnes
Town
Roice & Hook
Alice Whalen
Nellie McCaffery
Peter Milne
Canton Township
Fillmore
Minnesota
Samuel Duxbury
Decorah City Council Adopts Finance Claims and Street Fixes
City council handles finance committee claims including sewer bonds interest and street cleaning costs. Officers approve bids to replace a brick smokestack chimney at the north pump station with material purchase under city supervision. Grants oiling and paving on River Jefferson Winnebago Pearl Francis streets as petitions approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ellingson
Eree
McAndrews
Bucknell
Hislop
Bergeson
Willis
Finance Committee
Citizens Savings Bank
O. N. Quandahl
City Hall
B. Anundson Pub. Co
B. Anundsen, Pub. Co
Geo. Frye
John Flan
Frye
Drew
C. Carlson
Harry Hislop
Standard’ Tel. Co
Peter Johnson & Sons
Pump House
Hersey Mfg. Co
B. A. Chandler
J. P. Burns
Arthur Bang
Engbretson
Civic Call
West Decorah
Solberg
Decorah
Iowa
Fifth Ward
E. J. Hook
North Pump
Bretson
North
George Vaughan
McKay
Oscar Miller
A. Miller
Standard Tel. Co
Tena Hauge
P. Burns
Civic Club
Con
War Gardens
Otto
Eng
J. L. Rygg
River Street
Broadway
Jefferson
Upper Broadway
Winnebago Street
Pearl
Francis Street
W. R. Wheatman
Upper Town Power Co
Coesere
Lutheran Publishing House
S. J. Moore
cnNbe
O. D. Ellingson
Fred Carlson
Decorah Cement Sidewalk Co
Corporation
East Broadway
Bridge
Oak Street
North Day
Water Street
Decorah Ave
W. Vernon Street
Mill Street
W. Broadway
M. E. Church
Jefferson Street
Ito
Geo. Hill
North Street
Ely
Decorah City Council Adopts Street and Finance Measures 1918
Decorah Iowa city council actions include approving street oiling for multiple avenues, authorizing use of city teams, and adopting crosswalks and culverts. A finance committee report funds numerous expenses, and Ordinance 318 passes after three readings. A civic club appreciation resolution and street cleaning tasks are noted along with adjournment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAndrews
I Bucknell
McKay
Harry Hislop
Civic Club
City of Decorah
Fire Department
Bergeson
Missop
Bucknell
Berne
Olding
Calle Ee
Appointment notices of administrators and executors in Winneshiek County
Notices announce appointments of administrators with will annexed and executrices for estates in Decorah Winneshiek Iowa. Names include LINUS A CURTIS MARY M BARNES Nellie McCaffery and Samuel Duxbury with dates in April 1918. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay estate debts.
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County News
Barr
Cedar Valley
T. Thorson
P. Borshein
A. Borsheim
Pete
John Sime
John Olson
Bertie Borsheim
Melvin Peterson
Sever Borsheim
Albert Peterson
P. Borsheim
Idella Olson
FE. T. Anderson
Ralph
Hattie jDinger
Lars Rasmussen
Orella
Ruth
Lottie
Barbara Borsheim
L. Rasmussen
Miss Borsheim
BUY W
Will Spears
Official
L. S. Dale
City of
Calmar
E. J. Powers
Geo
M. Bechtel & Co
Ceceeo
Ener First Nat
Bank of St Paul, Minn
National Bank of Decorah
Pittsburgh Meter Co
Seapr L
Dale
Hose Co
Fagerlie Fire En Hose Co
Hemening
Ener Hose Co
Landarud Fire
Fagerlie
Landsrud
Acteicaansapeasabesave Nerer? Hose Co
Henning
Pagertie Fire
Hook & Ladder Co
Wee
Birthaeasaurendtances
Theo, Olson
Amin Tae
Ned, Vance
Fred Rosenthal
Fayerlie
Geo. Baker
WH. Teslow
Howard Hurd
Frank Malthy
J. Wangler
Quandahl
N. Quandahl
Hang
G. F. Baker
Frank Maltby
John Fagerlie
Vicente To Wan, Frye
Carlson
Geo. Frey
Ancreate John Flanagan
Ervices
Hen
Decorah Gas Company
FE. J. Hook
Main Street
Tom Weldon
Fifth Ave
Dr. Roe
Chr. Brandt
Washington Street
East
Pearl Street
Mechanic Street
Water St
Bell Call
F. J. Thook
Center Ave
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
RUD Bros
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