Four Southwestern Townships Drive County Road Improvements
The Republican reports Washington Jackson Calmar and Sumner townships begun permanent road projects with county engineer support. Plans cover Ft Atkinson to St Lucas in Washington, a section line road in Jackson, Spillville to Fortka in Calmar, and the Protivin road in Sumner. The move seeks better culverts grades and county aid in next year’s county-wide upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jackson
Calmar
Sumner
Ft. Atkinson
St. Lucas
Jackson Township
Calmar Township
Spillville
Fort Ka
Sumner Township
New York Election Sweep Dismisses Tammany Power
The New York elections delivered a sweeping anti Tammany victory with Mitchell elected mayor by about 100000, Sulzer winning in the Sixth district, and Republicans gaining control of the legislature. Massachusetts Walsh wins governor, New Jersey goes temperate, and Illinois drys win multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchell
New York City
Sulzer
Massachusetts
Walsh
Vennor
New Jersey
Mlinois
Real Estate Transfers Include Otson Farm and Local Properties
Last week Arthur Hoyt purchased the Martha Odson estate in Canoe Township comprising 154 acres. E. J. Hook and I. H. Conigisky sold eighty acres of the Bucknell farm in Bluffton to Michael White. Conigisky bought the Hanson residence on Mechanic Street and the Markhaus building on Winnebago Street, home to Soren son drug store, as business investments. he does not plan to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hoyt
Walter Hoyt
Martha Odson
Odson
Canoe Township
E. J. Hook
I. H. Conigisky
Bucknell
Bluffton
Michael White
Hanson
Mechanic Street
Markhaus
Winnebago Street
Sorenson Drug Store
Conigisky
Man Shoots Goose After Disturbing Noise on River
George Hislop Jr awoke to late night geese noise, shouldered a gun, and along the river near Childs farm shot a seven-bird flock. He retrieved a single twelve-pound, year-old goose, showing keen intent and effort in the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hislop, Jr
Childs Farm
Prizea Pictures From Oratorio Artists Visit Decorah
During the stay of the Oratorio Artists in Decorah they visited M J Soukups Victrola parlors and Solberg photographed two excellent pictures. The singers are among Victor company’s prominent artists and Soukup prizes the pictures highly. The text notes a man who gave his wife a ane failed to win her love given the styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
M. J. Soukup
Mr. Solberg
Victor Company
Mr. Soukup
Ane
District Court Opens November Term Led by Judge Springer
The November term of District Court convenes next Monday with a six case criminal docket, 86 old causes, 19 new causes and 36 probate items. Judge Springer presides. Nine trial notices include Andrew Carlson v Gaud for personal injury and several collection and damages actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Springer
Andrew Carlson
William Gaud
Anna R. Cipera
H. N. Spalden
Rev. V. A. Duda
Augustus Kolol
John Marsalik
Mary Dart
L. Johnson
Dastardly Halloween Pranks Attributed To Local Boys
A cow’s tail is cut four inches from Mrs. Jennish’s animal amid a spree of vandalism including a buggy topple from the Winnebago street bridge and a torn fence at Dr. Harmon’s. Lieut. Thompson pursues a suspect at Grand Central Station as a comic moment in the farce Stop Thief plays November 18. The Empire theater promotes four reels of pictures while a Philadelphia orator defends cold storage prices and the public’s sense of reasonable costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Wm. Jennisch
Winnebago Street
Grand Central Station
New York
Lieut. Thompson
Central Office
Thompson
Lieut
Cohan & Age
Dry Wood For Sale By Ronan Wood and Land Co
Dry wood, including wax and poplar, is for sale with four teams hauling and prompt delivery. Ring phone 124. A British lord is to marry a beautiful and clever actress, signaling lively stage society. Bullfighting in Barcelona is doomed as they start a local baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan Wood & Land
Barcelona
Obituary for Sara Sevalson Losen of Cresco and Eddie Norgaard
Sara Sevalson Losen born July 12 1853 in Jefferson Prairie Wisconsin moved with family to Iowa then Cresco. She married Andrew Johnson May 20 1871 and died October 31 1913 after strokes, leaving daughter Mathilda and son John, siblings and a late-life move to St Paul. Eddie Norgaard, son of O N Norgaard, died in Nordness after illness. funeral conducted by Rev Koren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco Times
Sara Sevalson Losen
Jefferson Prairie
Wis
Hesper
Iowa
Cresco
Andrew Johson
St. Paul
Mathilda
Johnson
John
Luther College
Decorah
Bessie
West Salem
T. Reque
Eddie Norgaard
O. N. Norgaard
Nels Norgaard
Nordness
Kenmare
N. D
Colorado
Norgaard
Paul Koren
Horticultural Show Opens with Diverse Exhibits and Music
George Pfister exhibits grain while Mrs. Henry Paine Miss Mary Hilleman and Mrs. C. C. Lomen display floral collections. Mrs J H Mackenstadt shows a lemon tree. Lomen and Walter Blakeman present extensive canned and fresh fruit displays. Eight E Brickner contributes botanical specimens. corn judged by T Anderson. Evening music and speaking planned. officers praised for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pfister
Henry Paine
Mary Hilleman
C. C. Lomen
J. H. Mackenstadt
Lomen
Mds
Walter Blakeman
E. Brickner
T. Anderson
Waterville
Northwest
Notice of Referee Sale in Winneshiek County Iowa
Referee to sell by order of District Court in Winne sheik County Iowa the West half of the Northwest quarter Section 17 Township 100 North Range 10 West for partition action between John Daly and Margaret Daly with Georgine Daly as a minor heir. Sale set for December 1 1913 at 2 pm on the premises in Decorah. Attorney 4 M A Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Winneshiek County
Iowa
John Daly
Margaret Daly
Georgine Daly
Georgenia Daly
James Daly
Section Seventeen
Township One Hundred
Range Ten
Fremont Township
Decorah
County News notes from November 1913, Iowa town
Local notes report daily life and visits across the region. Chris Steno tended poultry. A A Hawks worked cattle with Amos Robinson. Fred Franklin moved to a Canton area farm with wife. Visitors include Mrs. Baker of Ogema, Mrs. Carter's daughter, and many relatives. Mentions of health, travel by motorcycle, and a Hesper lecture series start with Prof. Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hawks
Grand Meadow
Amos Robinson
Fred Franklin
Canton
Minn
Fred Baker
Ogema
M. C. Carter
L. J. Antrim
Montrose
Anton Oehler
Prahl
Supreme Court
Biddy
Alice Golberg
Burreson
Eda Young
Lake City
Charlie Hiatt
San Francisco
Lillian Moore
Kendallville
Mr. Curtis
R. Reid
Nampa
Idaho
Mabel
Cyrus Burt
Tratfield
Naples
Pastor Hatfield
Brother Hatfield
High Ridge Social News November 4 1913
Mrs Orange called at J Gullickson home Sunday. Mrs H Kelseth and Helmer were Decorah callers Friday. FE Danielson and son Clarence visited Decorah Saturday. Agnes Toe stayed at Ed Winger home the past week. Christ Knutson and G Gullickson were Monday business callers. Agnes Alma and Mildred Sjoboen visited O Orange Sunday. Mrs E Danielson stayed with her daughter Mrs Gjermond Haugen Saturday. A few attended the Ossian concert Wednesday despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
J. Gullickson
H. Kelseth
Helmer
Decorah
FE. Danielson
Clarence
Agnes Toe
Local notes from Ossian area include baptisms and sales
The Os sian column lists community happenings from Theo Centenn ial Theo Rosa visit and farm work to baptisms and social calls. Several farm sales planned including Geo Cooper on Nov 12 with horses cattle and machinery. Credit work in schools shows 580 credits earned by Ruth Schweinerus as community life continues.
Maiden Meditation and Mrs Earnest Question Suffrage
A fragmentary dialogue references Maiden Meditation and Mrs Earnest asking about woman suffrage. The piece mentions Miss Patience’s quip on evaluating a future husband. A Stockholm report says a Swedish soldier shot in the head has recovered and works with half a brain, humorously noted as likely blessed with more than many people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Earnest
Miss Patience
Stockholm
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A. K. Battey & Son
Tammany
Springer
Hallowe
Central
Empire
Philadelphia
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Knit
M. A
Harmon
County News
Chris
Steno
A. E. Lee
Mamie
I. Bernes
Ole Rovang
George
Lena
Clarissa
Hilda Nelson
Paul Ode
Red Oak
John Jordahl
Iver Gunderson
T. Howe
Josephine
Laura
Anton Lee
Centennial
Hans Teslow
Ben Teslow
Glenwood
Ema
High Ridge
Theo
Rosa
George Broihier
Clarence Miller
Percy Bullard
Archie Jones
Geo. Allen's
Stanley Youmans
Tom French
Theodore Daniels
George Beer
Ossian
Ray Runkle
Joe Ehler
Castalia
Anna Uhlenhake
Henry Heiman
John Witt
Roy Kneeskern
Frankville
George Allen
Lucille Crabtree
Sophie Uhlenhake
Nora Anderson
Alfred Anderson
Carrie Hughes
Christ Koch
Etta Stevens
FE. Yournans
Henry Schmitz
A. Converse
Mr. Emmons
C. O
Will Wiltgen
Andy
Phillie Wiltgen
Geo. Cooper Farm
Daniels
Nellie
Rae Runkle
Nettie Burrows
James Peyer, Jr
Ruth Schweinerus
James Peyer
Joe Dessell
Wm. Funke
West of Ossian
J. Peyer
Uhlenhake
Larsen
Chas. Trzcinski
National Bank
Bauer
Concord Pianos
House of Quality
Winnebago St
Holland Millinery
Winnesheik Hotel
Daubney
McCall's
Mott & CO
Skinner
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