County News in Fort Atkinson Area November 12 1917
Local notes report Jos Mikesh on the sick list and visits by Clemence Herold, Ben Novak, and others. Residents travel to Cedar Rapids Lisbon North Dakota Milwaukee and Protivin. Parochial school plans Liberty loan program and a Thanksgiving dance at Fisher's hall. Junior Red Cross class members listed plus community notices and society visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Mikesh
Clemence Herold
Fort Atkinson
Ben Novak
Cedar Rapids
Anton Balik
Calmar
Nienhaus
Emma Herold
John Hoper
Ma Shores
Frank Swehla
Ridgeway
James Swehla
Ben Z
Lewis Herold
Lisbon
N. C
John Bloomingdale
Lydia Heuser
Carl and
Martin Up
F. T. Kapinos
Henry Haug
Milwaukee
Winn
A. A. Mikesh
Lawler
Will Herold
Camp Dodge
John Swehla
Louise
Mason City
John Zahasky
Near Protivin
Jos. Ludwig
Reeder
N. D
Lewis Novotny
North Dakota
Jos. Prochaska
Ponte
Willer Weer
Peary Tur
J. J. Zoulek
Mathias Novak
Liberty Loan
Fisher’s
Ursday
Fisher
Freeport Social Notes and Local Visits in 1917
Freeport date November 12 1917 brief social column notes. Mentions visitors and callers from Burr Oak Decorah Ossian Spencer La Prairie and Marshalltown. Includes family visits, travel to Chicago, church services led by Rev Grant, an oyster supper, election of Sunday school officers, and the funeral of Geo Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Warn
Burr Oak
A. Burreson
Freeport
Anna Haugsness
Rah
W. D. Gross
T. BE. Kirkbride
Ossian
P. J. Spiltle
Nordness
J. Reed
Decor
C. A. Funke
Osa
Frank Hendrickson
R. Youngblood
Decorah
Has. Blaire
G. Hi. Kirkland
Spencer
Chapman
John Delaney
and Vernon
G. Germann
Grant
Bailey Springs Local Notes and Visits
Town notices from Bailey Springs record multiple small-town social calls and visits. Names include Mike Barth Halver Ramlo and Ramlo of Canton with activity around Mabel Decorah Dorchester Canoe La Crosse Preston Burr Oak and Burr Oak area. A public sale at Hack Turner draws a large crowd and several outings occur including coon hunting and Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Barth
Mabel
Halver Ramlo
Weiler
Will Ramlo
Canton
Ramlo
Keane
Nichols
Peter Queal
Henry Barth
Fred
Earl Foltz
Laura Knoke
Frank Barth
Adam Bender
Decorah
Hack Turner
Canoe
Mary Kippe
Dorchester
Bertha Bender
Henry
Lilla Hilleman
Henry Knoke
Bessie Bender
Alice Shervin
T. Thorson
Beulah Shervin
la Crosse
Hilda Ramlo
O. Eggen
Lucille
Walter Ruffridge
Eddie Dehning
Bailey Street
Eugene Holkesvik
Elmer Queal Queal
Highlandville News Roundup November 12 1911
Local items report a series of daily calls and visits in Highlandville and Decorah including Ness selling a horse to Oscar Severide, J N Mestad ill then recovering, and several residents seen about town. Notables include Pendleton and Knut Folkedahl names, Farm Agent discussion with Dickinson, and a Young People's society meeting planned for November 18.
Have it Handy for Croup Grandmothers and Mothers Trust Foley’s Honey and Ear
Grandmothers and mothers who have raised families keep Foley s Honey and Ear for emergencies. It gives prompt relief from croup coughs and whooping cough with no opiates. Engbertson's Pharmacy Edison Phonographs and Records at a big discount at Parman's Drug and Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Fdison
Parman's Drug and Jewelry Store
Decorah Council Proceedings and City Repairs List
Long city ledger items list payments and services for Decorah including street and bridge work, water system repairs, hydrant testing, sewer assessments, and various contractors. Motion votes show adoption of finance committee resolution, tax refunds, and adjournment to Nov 21. City Clerk L. S. Dale records actions and expenditures totaling 792.63 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Larsen
Updegraff
H. G. Severson
Paine & O'Connor
Wm. Tobiason
Park
U. S. Post Office
R. A. Lathe
Paine & O'Con
L. S. Dale
Fort Atkinson Social Notes Reach Across Nearby Towns
Fort Atkinson today shares a bustling week of visits and travel as residents welcome relatives from Cresco Arlington Burr Oak Decorah and Nashua. Local illness injuries and funerals mark recent days while school entertainers raise funds and plans unfold for upcoming events at the United Lutheran church Dorcas supper and local gatherings.
High Ridge Social Roundup Remembers 70th Birthday Anniversary
Mrs J Peterson and daughter Grace called at Cresco Friday. Ole Rovang visited brother Ole Ranum. Bee sewed at Ossian. Louis Lovik from Searville Iowa visited Sjoboen home. Mrs Albert Smithling stayed with Petersons late last week. Ralph Bullard returned to Beee after a week with home Mears Daniels and Halvorson. James Gullickson and family marked their 70th anniversary with a gathering last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Tlanson
Ole Forester
Oscar Aspenson
G. E. Bakken
C. J. Falck
Valentine Kern
Locust
Josephine
Florence Drew
Glora
Clarissa Fretheim
Edna Gullickson
Ridgeway
O. P. Hovey
C. J. Falek
Albert Bergan
Beatrice Hovey
Julia Halvorson
Ole Haugen
Sam Hanson
N. C. Haugen
Anna Donlan
Decorah
Wm. Lynch
Dorcas Society of the
United Lutheran Church
J. Peterson
Grace
Cresco
Ole Rovang
Ole Ranum
Miss Bee
Ossian
Louis Lovik O
Searville
Towa
Sjoboen
Albert Smithling
Peterson
Ralph Bullard
Beee
Mears Daniels
Nes
Qle Halvorson
John Fee
Andrew Lee
James Gullickson
Local Social Roundup From Decorah Area
Madison notes show Chas Lynch ill, visits by John Drew and Hovey to Charley Lynch, and many calls around the Decorah area. Mrs Helen Engen, Mrs Beatrice, and Dr C Wilson are mentioned among callers, with assorted visits to the O. C. Hovey and Falck homes and other neighbors during a quiet week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lynch
John Drew
Charley Lynch
Hovey
Frank Wagner
C. Wretheim
Spen
Helen Engen
Joyd Hovey
O. C. Hovey
C. J. Falck
Stewart Baker
Geper
Hans
Marr & R
Mee Os Erga
O. P. Hovey
Beatrice
Ole Gullickson
C. Wilson
A ©, Forester
Oscar Vick
John Vick
Ben Glover
Dr. Horton of
Calmar
Enos Bergan
Oscar Aspenson
Last Gasmeien
Forest City
Theo. Throndson
Henry Forester
Cresco Thursay
Alfred Gilbertson
Julius Woldt
Decorah
Carl Oen
Local social notes from Burr Oak area feature visits and events
Albert Wingate trips to Cresco and multiple neighbors hosted or visiting in Burr Oak and Decorah. Cattle sale at H Turner's, new furnace at M E church, Dana Price from Canton visiting, juror service in Decorah, Kansas and Lansing visits, bankers meeting in Calmar, birthday surprise for Geo Reed, and several trips to Decorah for schooling, church, and relatives. Continued references to family visits, weddings, and local errands with names like Merle Smith, Frank Perry, Henry Kimber, Lulu Wolfenberger, Eda Koenig, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wingate
Cresco Monda Mise
Alice Cox
Merle Smith
Vina Ward
Mary Ward
H. Turner
M. E
Dana Price
Canton
Decorah
Frank Perry
Henry Kimber
Kansas
Fred Bergman
A. Butler
Weltha Bandle
Frank
Ossian
E. M. Reed
F. J. Potter
Bertha Wicks
Valder
S. Geo
G. H. Masters
Iss Eda Koenig
Cresco
Il Morrison
B. M. Wicks
Bert McIntosh
Ray Feltis
Lester Sheley
Steve Brady
Rob
Philip Richert
Western Iowa
Robert Wicks
Iaet Winter
Harold and Earl Reed
Cecil Wicks
Paul Wanless
Geo. Carr
Mrs. Johnson
James Cameron
Lansing
Sanaker
Notice to Applicants for County Farm Positions 1917
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors invites applications for several County Farm roles including Stewards, Matron, Cook, Night Man and Janitor with salaries ranging from 75 to 960 dollars per year. Also sought are applicants for the County Physician and Overseer of the Decorah City. Applications must be on file with the County Auditor by 1 30 P M Monday December 10 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek County
Towa
Stevig
Steward
Cook County
Decorah
Oscar Winger
Red Cross
Decorah City Council Approves Fire Hose Purchases 1917
The Decorah City Council met with Mayor E J Hook presiding. Members present were McAndrews Bucknell Willis Hislop Bergeson Engbretson. McKay absent. The Finance Committee recommended buying 400 ft of Eureka hose at 90c per ft and 18 rubber coats, with later review. Amendments passed to buy 300 ft of hose with guarantee of quality and 18 coats up to $5.50 each. Further resolutions authorized sewer and bond payments and city salaries and crew expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hook
McAndrews
Bucknell
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
McKay
E. J. Curtin
Civic Club
Willis and
Decorah
Iowa
Chicago Fire Hose Co
N. Y. Belting and Packing Company
Eureka Fire Hose Manufacturing Co
Eureka Fire Hose Manufacturing Co. l
Fire Committee
Finance Committee
Pittsburgh Meter Co
Ingvoldstad Lum, Co
Lamber
Citizens Savings Bank
Geo. M. Bechtel & Co
Prin
First Nat. Bank of St. Paul
Moore Sieg Construction Co
Bank of Decorah
iMieceies Ira Rima
iMieceies Ira Rima, Salary, Night Watch
Wm. Dickson
Marshall
L. L. van Horn
L. S. Dale
I. S. Dale
Upper Iowa Power Co
Upper Lowa Power Co
Upper Lowa
City Hall
Ingvoldstadium. Co
City Marshall
L. O. Johnson
Dragging Cemetery Road
J. Nalr
H. Donaldson
Wm. Frye
H Ellingson
T. M. Burg
P. Burns
Miller
Rk. Wheatman
Hl. Hislop
Ed. Haug
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County News
Spillville
Ed. Anderson
Pleasant
Knapp
Colorado
Margaret Hallman
Farnces Robinson
Roger Delaney
Nora Headington
Beatrice Eide
Charles Miller
Millie Anderson
Mabel Hattlestad
John Hallman
Luella Hattlestad
Elmer Bertossa
May
Bailey Springs
Highlandville
Soren I. Ness
Hesperto
Oscar Severide
George K. Tad
Martin Teasc
F. Ambli
Lars Seim
M. J. Akre
Walter
H. C. Bentley
Geo. A. Brunsvold
Eddie
Alfred Arneson
C. P. Olson
James Morstad
Gerhard Ug
Quandah
Lewis Saxvik
Henry Olson
Martin Vinge
J. N.mestad
Pierce Anderson
Ford
Ness & Anderson
Esten Engen
Clarence Ane
Sattre
J. N. Mestad
Henry Bentley
G. P. Bentley
Gilbert Gjere
Dee
George Bentley
Gilbert Saxvik
Knut Folkedahl
St. Louis
Young People’s Society of Big Canoe
Ernest Thune
James Gulbro
Mr. Dickinson
Dickinson
Peterson Hill
James, Krome
Henry Bjerke
Nora Strinmoen
Christine Dahl
Nela Folkedahl
Nels Folkedahl
Arnold Walhus
Andrew
Kjome
James
Norman
4Bert Gjere
Andrew Gjere
B. Shuros
Alyina Gulbro
Tolo
Ernest
Thune
Nora Tranen
Helen Bue
Decorah Journal
Wesuss Cas Cet
Teeta
Motor Supply Co
G. F. Baker
R. I. Depot
O, Niel & Olson
R. I. Haugen
M. Hi
Adams
O. N. Quandahl
Spector
Cece Eee
J. B. Borlaug
Rep. Traf
Tel. Co
Tel
Cece Ee
Service Hose Co
Reed & Lennon
John McIntosh
Ace Tvs
Chasaeris
A.C. Boltz
Traf. OD ccc cc
Ncvviccvcesspesto the Service Co
Peter Johnson & Son
Theo, Olson
Tucker Fire
Hose Co
Racker Fire
Eens Hose Co
A. BR
Rollwell
Coffeen
Nays
Engb Retson
City of
West Decorah
Hose House
Harry Hislop
Lewis Peterson
Wm. Huber
Boyer
Arlington
Lloyd Weiler
Frank Kuhn
Pouska
Tom Houdek
Kaupel
Ed. Dowd
Marie
W. Kohout
Nashua
Monona
Fahram
Des Moines
Thompson
Jesse Weiler
Charity Willsie
Plomteaux
Elmer Bulgren
G. F. Summers
Bevins
Hawkeye
Kaufman
Wauecoma
Wm. Paylovee
Marcella
Charles City
Mr. Pavlovee
Elmer
C. Bulgren
Tene Dodge
Albert Bulgren
High Ridge
Madison
Ben Thompson
Albert Stase
Helen
Psther Hovey
W. Lynch
Renewanceeenennen
EB. L. Palmer
Mabelle Rathes
H. EF. Miller, Co
Official
M. J. Soukup
B. A. Stockdale
Des Moines Iowa
Winneshirk Hotel
Stockdale
A. B. Stockdale
Utica Bidg
Hubbell
Frankville
W. W Hubbell, Herman Soride
Poland
Chinas
Cale
Baron Sioux
Lottie Orange
John L.infeld
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