Happenings Across Decorah and Surrounding Towns 1915
A wide sweep of 1915 local items from Decorah and nearby towns, listing hog and cattle trades in Decorah and Postville, visits by Waters and Spaun to Ossian McGregor and Waukon, marriages see Strawberry Point, and community events at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hammel
Decorah
Ray Waters
Postville
John Swenson
Chris Waters
Kelse Webster
Chia
Harold Spain
Ossian
C. H. Waters
Irvin Hughes
Fred Brouillet
Cresco
Roma Padden
Roy Britain
Harold Spaun
Chris Leer
McGregor
Alfred Crawford
Clifford Hughes
Castalia
Claude van Wey
Pleasant Ridge
Miss Maude van Wey
Waukon
R. H. Waters
Marguerites
Alma Leer
Rev, Healey
Chris. Waters
Haroll Spaun
Grace Schoonmaker
Bert Overhouse
Chas
T. J. Crawford
Marshalltown
Hazel Meikle
Wankow
Fritz Kroglund
Fred Stock
John
Sioux City
Roy Kneeskern
Local visits and travels across Decorah area headlines
Calmar resident Allisha Baldwin visits Elgin while many neighbors from Decorah and Postville make short trips for shopping visits and family events. Numerous residents travel to Dubuque Mason City Wisconsin and Missouri with school visits and Thanksgiving plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allisha Baldwin
Elgin
Julius
Olga
Agnes Keil
Decorah
Andrew Hramstad
Elbow Lake
Minn
Clarinda Orke
L. J. Orke
Postville
Ruth Preston
Fort Atkinson
Ruth Meyer
M. Blackmarr
William
Anna Relfdah
Severt Severson
Mabel Eppens
Mr. Berge
Geo. Eppens
T. H. Muiiker
Dubuque
Jerome
A. Weitz
L. J. Vogel
Lloyd Ernest
Rochester
Theodore Hopperstad
Ridgeway
J. FE. Sinde
James Hurlbut
New Hampton
Ed. Meyer
Spillville
Adolph Meyer
Art Geist
Wisconsin
Arthur Neilings
Mason City
California
Herman Wangsness
Lutheran Society
O. H. Ellingson
St. Joseph
G. A Nystrom
E. H. Ellingson
Amelia Grindeland
Sever Severson
Missouri
Up to Date Church Address Highlights Meeting
Van Nice of Waukon delivered an engaging talk on the Up to Date Church followed by Rev. Clokey of Dubuque who spoke on the Community Church. Evening programs included special music and a discourse on the world’s challenge to the church. Fewer attendees due to rain. a picnic dinner and supper were served in the M E church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wilson
Denver
Colo
H. E. Chamberlin
Chas, Beebe
Oelwein
J. Edward Healey
Hunter
Cascade
Carl DeWitt
Marian
Minneapolis
Myrtle Barthell
Waukon
Lynn Crawford
Willys-Knight
Jerome Bailey
Waper
Neb
Billa Letchford
Chris Waters
Postville
Harold Spaun
J. A. Peck
Ruth Meikle
Washington Prairie
Maude van Wey
Ludlow
Scott Smith
Cedar Rapids
T. P. Clokey
Dubuque
Ziegler
New York City
Charlotte Peck
Whitkon
Birdsell
Mary Ryan
la Crosse
Wis
Wm. Fitzgerald
J. J. van Wey
van Nice
Clokey
M. E
Christmas-time social at Ridgeway with cake and gifts
A lively Ridgeway gathering from many locals featured a surprise home visit for Mrs. S to celebrate her 4th birthday with cake, pickles, and a purse of money. Neighborly visits, farm chatter, and recent fall activity filled the day. People traveled from Cresco and Decorah for calls and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Robinson
Will Kuntz
M. H. Mealy
C. Schild
John Aegerter
Ridgeway
Willie Moe
Sarah Sanderson
Ethel
Aegerter
Mike Kratz
Cresco
Winfield Kratz
Wesley
Walter Kratz
Fred Koch
Roy
Protivin
Edward Weidaman
Fred C. Koch
Oscar Moe
Willard
Thee
Frank Sobolik
Joe Vopava
Elsie
Mike Hrushka
Alicia Moe
Rollie Kratz
Hopperstad & Brekiks Hall
Jas. G. Johnson
Decorah
Rawleigh
Leon Falck
Strawberry Point
Fred Falck
Theo. Kratz
Elsie Hopperstad
Amel Koch
Hattie Kratz
Lewis Walter
Florenceville
Howard Co
Barre
Howard County
Switzerland
Ole Sanderson
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a satisfactory laxative that releases poisons from the body. It claims dizziness spots before the eyes and general misery fade after one dose, promising relief by morning for 25 cents. You can’t dodge the toll gates on the road to Success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Appointment of Executor for Clara M Reum Estate
Notice that Fred C. Ream has been appointed executor of the Clara M Reum estate of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa testate and has begun the trust. Creditors and debtors must present claims or make payment to the executor Boice and Hook attorneys Decorah Iowa November 17 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M, Reum
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Fred C.ream
Decorah
Iowa
Boice & Hook
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix and Executrix
Notice is given of the appointment of Florence C. Burt as executrix of Cyrus G. Burt deceased of Hesper township Winneshirk County Iowa. The executrix has taken charge and will administer estate affairs. Dated at Decorah November 9 1915. N Houck attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus G. Burt
Hesper Township
Winneshirk
Iowa
Florence C. Burt
Decorah
Town
N, Houck
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
Frankville
Ernest Monroe
Marjory
Cumberland
Ruth Everett
Glenn Letchford
Emma Letchford
Herb Waters
Presbyterian Church
Cedar
Hillborne
Rossville
Rey
Calmar
FE. J. Parman
Lincoln
Mothee
WA. Scholer
Cresen
J. Wirth
Alta Vista
Dan Krueger
Golden Ridge
Dan
W. A. Seholer
Evangelical Church
Henry Vatthaner
Kansas City
Irvin Walter
W. A. Scholer
Winter
Lover
Rexall Orderlies
Lucents Jno
G. Schimmina
the House OF Kuppenh
Eime
Tere
Chester
Mackinaw Coats
S. Larsen
Winneshiek County
Marsh Building
the Adams Seed Co
MARSH
Peter Johnson & Sons
Ann
Ben Bear
Eimer
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