County News Notes from September 29 1913
Local items report numerous visits and calls by residents from Decorah Ossian Ravena and Waukon. Equipment work includes silos construction and an addition on Geo A Waters house while social events include a harvest social and a dance at the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Waters
Gaitener
Decorah
Chas. Miller
Ossian
Fran Youmans
Ravena
Nels Schoonmaker
Frankville
Irving Crawford
Jessie Meikle
Wankon
C.H. Waters
Carl DeWitt
J. L. Webster
DeWitt van Wey
Lynn Crawford
Fred Waters
Freeport
Ammi Smith
Irvin Hughes
Chas. Crawford
Harold Spaun
L. C. Spaun
Gunder Tinderholt
Emma Kirkbride
Sherman Bollman
Leora Letchford
G. D. Bollman
W. H. Smith
Will Sehutta
August Depping
Jas. Meikle
McIntyre
Jas. Carter
Manke
Waukon
Ford Hilmer
Walter Pilgrim
van Wey
Will Kneeskern
Rossville
Lew Ean
Claude Kirby
Walter van Wey
Irving Hughes
Clifford
Alfred Crabtree
John Leer
Postville
Grace Schoonmaker
Castalia
Livingood
Hazel
Sam Thompson
Lucile Crabtree
Pleasant’ Ridge
Lydia Padden
Geo. Moore
Conesville
Town
Lee Peck
L. R. Letchford
Carl
Ray Birdsell
Prairie du Chien
Dr. Lewin
J. A. Peck
Frank Lowe
Fred Ruckdaschel
Geo. A. Waters
Improvement Society
M.be
Mra
Agnes Cooper
John Holm
Ole Samuelson
Lena Samuelson
Tom Bollman
Charley Letchford
Estherville
Council Malls
Centennial News Roundup from September 1913
Local notes from Centennial Iowa summarize illnesses and visits. Rae Runkle and Nellie Daniels sick lists. many residents visit and host one another in Ossian Decorah Castalia Festina Cas talia. A birth is recorded for Henry Muniz on Sept 27. Agnes Cooper dies after long illness. funeral at St Francis de Sales with Father Thiltgen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Runkle
Walker
Isaac Duff
Nellie Daniels
L. D. Burrows
Frank Boeckman
Amanda Ginapp
Ossian
Henry Muniz
Geo. Daniels
Decorah
Theodore
Frieda Koch
Koch
Alice Daniels
Archie Jones
Geo. Peckham’s
Castalia
Joe Ehler
John Bangfort
Festina
Frank Klinkle
Monona
Edna
Stanley Youmans
Mrs. Stevens
Theo. Daniels
George
Theo
Rosa
John Swenson
Frankville
Bert Daniels
Alice
Charley Daniels
Ernest Allen
Will Peckham
Bernice Feltis
Wm. Feltis
Prosper
James Phalen
Theodore Daniels
Henry Heiman
Will Wiltgen
Tony Heiman
Ublenhake
Plymouth Rock social notes reflect local visits in September 1918
The column lists residents and visitors in Plymouth Rock including Emma Ellingson, Joe and Mrs McCabe, N Ellingson, A Steenson, Oliver Monsen, Josie Johnson, Olson family, Gustav and Agnes Henderson, Hattlestad, Ed Wilbur, Florence and W Harvey, Lena Bigalli, Frank Hilsabeck, Lever Steenson, and others. Mentions attending a La Crosse fair and belated notes on visiting relatives near Harmony Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ellingson
Joe McCabe
Canton
Harry Harvey
N. Ellingson
A. Steenson
Oliver Monsen
Ole Monsen
Josie Johnson
A Steenson
Olson
Alg. Monsen
Gustav Henderson
Agnes Henderson
J Hattlestad
Martin Jones
Babe
Ed. Wilbur
Florence and
W. Harvey
Lena Bigalli
Harmony
Minn
Frank Hilsabeck
Fies Lava
Jd. J. Powers
Lever Steenson
Albert Lea
la Crosse
Alfred Steenson
Amil Bigalk
Andrew Methats
A Marvelous Escape From Croup Nighttime Attack
A family recounts a boy’s severe croup episode in the middle of the night. With a chest of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a long simmering danger faded after about an hour and twenty minutes, leaving the child through all danger. The remedy was available at Enghet son's Pharmacy in Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PCF
Bastiams
Prince Albert
Chamberlain
Enghetson
Ady
Community Notes from Clay Hill September 29 1915
Local column records visits and calls across Clay Hill with names like Mrs John Seegmiller Ed Bolsen and Nick Klingenberg. It notes a felon on a finger, a stork visit September 17 and various family visits to Decorah Franklin Prairie and Fort Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seegmiller
Wm. Brown
Daniel
Clay Hill
John Griebel
Ackley
Alfred Dehning
Bailey Springs
Eugene Stortz
Springwater
F. W
E. P. Gross
Lizzie Williams
Spillville
Decorah
Fort Atkinson Social Notes September 1913
Miss Ida Doubek returns from Calmar while Theo Bieber visits Lawler. Many locals travel for business, visits, and dental work. The marriage of Rosa Rausch to Bernard Bodensteiner at the Catholic church is noted with a large reception at the bride's parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Doubek
Calmar
Geo. Bieber
Lawler
C. D. Horton
Goldie Glass
Dr. Horton
Chicago
F. P. Chizek
Mat Hondek
Decorah
Freddie Hondek
John Humnker
Frank Thomas
Jackson Junction
Chas. Krumm
J. Etteldorf
Ossian
Leona Rogers
Eden
Ed. Doubek
Emil Witte
New Hampton
Mr. Williams
Lime Springs
Wm. Summers
Ed. Budke
Oklahoma City
Lyle Horton
Adolph Vosika
Pocathontas
John Hronek
Tillie Schissel
Ossivn
Mra
Fred Friday
Omaha
Ned
Kram
Sadie Summers
Charles City
C. C. Summers
Frank Huber
Louis Huber
Holland
Marie O'Malley
Herel
Albrecht
Manley
Spillville
Miss Rausch
Jolt Rausch
Local Notices of Farewell and Visits
Lucas residents share joy for the Bodensteiner family. Bessie Hurley and Julia Houdek visit Kendallville for a week with Aunt Mrs Joe Young. Geo Bieber and wife return from Chicago after medical consultation regarding Mrs Bieber's limb. prognosis good. Mr Bock moves household goods to Austin. family to stay longer. Friends wish them well in their new home.
They Make You Feel Good Purgestive Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant purgative that improves body and mind, claiming they create a joyful feeling. Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Engbretson
St Wenceslaus Celebration And Local Visits At Spillville
A busy period in Spillville with a large crowd for the St Wenceslaus day celebration. Local residents like Frank Kulish and Mrs J J Shiral visited Calmar Decorah Protivin and nearby towns. Attendees included Chas Cibuzar from Mason City and Chas Hrushka’s cement work in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kulish
Conover
Shiral
Jos Jira
Son
Bush
Fort Atkinson
Celia
Mary Swartz
Regina Voldan
Frank Shimek
Mr. Peshek
Little Turkey
Mrs. Buble
Near Protivin
Adolf Taylor
Little
Hey
Hiram Cooper
Calmar
Will Hospy
Jim Poshusta
Lawler
Miss Riha
Protivin
Brom
Janovsky
Chas
Hrush
Carrie Balik
Mason City
Jos. Mikesh
Clemence Herold
Chas. Cibuzar
Becker
Marion
James Kobliska
Minnesota
Spillville
Decorah
A. A. Novak
Mary Kovarik
Jos. Soukup, Jr
Near Ridgeway
Holub
Emma
Oscar Heuser
St. Joseph's College
Pat Dubuane
Chas. Conlee
Chicago
St. Clement’s Church
J. J. Shiral
Lulu
Della
Fred
Fisher Hall
A. B.C. Opera House
Fisk
Fisher
Prochaska
Opera House
Pergler
J. J. Sobolik
Jinderlee
Louise
Frank
Cresco
St. Wenceslaus
Ravena Notes and Sept 25 1915 Anniversary
Local notes from Ravena Iowa September 28 1918 record visits from Geo Broihier Eber DeCon Otto Nelneeberger John Wenthold and others. Miss Mary Schroeder returns from La Crosse hospital. Ball game in Ossian attended. Sept 25 1915 marked Herman Lansing and wife’s twenty fifth anniversary with 150 guests, Hed Harrington orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Broihier
Eber DeCon
Otto Nelneeberger
Festina
John Wenthold
Ossian
Mary Schroeder
la Crosse Hospital
John Werner and Sons
Philip Barthelme
Walter Meyer
Fred Martin
Postville
Lewis Monson
Shores
Decorah
J. A. Hagkland
Ravena
Martin Meyer
Fort Atkinson
Wenzel Lansing
Glenwood
Martin Kirkeby
Ben Einers
Win Rathbun
Kate Denning
Pearl Weitgenant
Herman Lansing
Perser
Harrington
F Helwig
Alee
Golden Anniversary Attended by Distant Family and Friends
The piece notes a golden anniversary celebration with guests from multiple towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huber and family from Old Mission and Fort Atkinson, and others from Calmar Decorah Postville Welcome Minn. The event underscores wide community support for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huber
Frank
Bethel
Ben Huber
Hugo Schneeberger
Old Mission
Martin Meyer
Gaertner
Fort Atkinson
Louis Huber
Anthony
Linda
Henry Huber
Alma
Gee
Hauber
W. J. Cremer
Calmar
Peter Johnson
Edgar Jahr
Josephine Jahr
Decorah
Alma Ruckdaschel
Postville
Sidney Gaertner
Babe
Welcome, Minn
Local notes from Cresco and vicinity recount visits and events
Kendallville and Cresco residents are listed with visits to Decorah and Orleans, cattle shipment to Chicago, illnesses, guests in Cresco homes, farming notes, a pota to crop, and several Sunday gatherings. Frosts and rain ease plowing while arrivals and departures mark community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jones
Cresco
Linus Curtis
Decorah
Mr. Christopherson
Chas. Curtis
Chicago
Otis Webber
Orleans
Eddy
Walter
Alva Noble
Ethel
Fairhaven
Len McIntire
West of Cresco
Chas. McCarty
Harmony
Walter Dasham
Danforth
C. D. Nichols
Wm. Stockman
W. G. Eddy
E. Eddy
M. Dougherty
Local Social Notes From Kendallville District
Elmo Stephenson reports residents visiting kin and friends in nearby towns. The Kendallville L A S meeting was rained out and postponed. Abbie Fancher visited Arthur Curtis in Kendallville after a year in New York Now at home, Vesta Fifield returned from Andrew Elliott’s. Fred Todd brought 40 western horses from Isabel South Dakota and sold several. Minnie Todd and daughters left for Bruce Wisconsin to visit Phil Stone’s family. Earl Trouten and family moved from the Fred Todd farm to the Wm Trouten home awaiting next year’s plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Kratz
Thoe Novak
Chris, Schild
Jacob Hornberger
Farnsworth
Cresco
M. F
James Sobolik
Near Protivin
Ridgeway
Old Sol
Wm. Kuntz
J. G. Kirschman
Nettie Koch
Roy
Fred Falck
John Ledwig
Sumner
John Aegerter
Carlen
Decorah
Cecil Burnham
Norman Kuntz
la Crosse
Wis
Talph Buckley
Grace
Clara
Elma
W. PF. Lakes
John Powers
Ames Koch
Esther Aegerter
Ed. Weidaman
N. E
Amel Koch
Leona Kock
F. Falck
Nellie Kratz
Golden Ridge
Howard Co
Dan Kroeger
Mary Kratz
Emma
Philip Kratz
Mike
Dave
Glenn Miller
Glenn
Elmo Stephenson
Clinton Fifield
W. C. Fifield
Wm. Howard
Orleans
Kendallville L. A. S
Vesta Fifield
Andrew Elliott
Abbie Fancher
New York
Arthur Curtis
Fred Todd
Isabel, S. D
Minnie Todd
Helen
Anna Elliott
Bruce
Phil. Stone
Earl Trouten
Wm. Trouten
Gentle Yet Effective Laxative In Demand
A mild and effective laxative called Dr. King's New Life Pills earns high praise from users. Hugh Tall of San Antonio testifies they are painless and the best pills he and his wife have taken. Price 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Wagner
Bessie Sawyer
Crawford
Denly
Tom
Kate Peck
Flora Hubbell
Emma Letchford
Dora Williams
Ida Bollman
Miller
Stella Crawford
Mason
England
Dr. Kiesau
Jas. Kneeskern
Paul Topel
Centennial
Plymouth Rock
Lincoln
Will Wagner
Will
Jack Hrushka
St. Paul
Mike Frushka
Tik Home i
Frank Krote
Otto Solberg
la Crosse Wis
Kendallville
Peter Johnson & Sons
Washington St
Ololozolzolo
Athena
K. J. Haugen
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