October 22 1917 County News in Cresco region
Elsie Aegerter entertained Reu ben Kirschman. Farmers marketed hogs ahead of price drop as a hard freeze paused potato digging. Many visited Cresco and Spillville events. A weather swing from electrical storms to moisture drought followed by talk of Halloween. Doings include shingling bees, hay bailers, and visits among Kirschman Haakenson and Sanderson families. church services planned with Rev Scholer in Cresco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Aegerter
Reuben Kirschman
Elmer Schild
Decorah
Iss Verna Sanderson
Fred C. Koch
Kirschman
Cresco
John Aegerter
Carl Haakenson
Albert Mzik
Eddie
Towser
Hallowe'en
Albert
Henry Albers
W. E. Wiedeman
Harry Wiedeman
Chris, Haakenson
Carl
H. Bradley
Ambrose
Sanderson
Ben
Ole
Anna Halverson
Wheeler
Wis
Ole Sanderson
Chas. Kuntz
Frank
Nettie Koch
Frankville notes show local visitors and events
Rail and social life in Frankville during a week include visits from Harold Spaun Gerald Moose Albert Kneeskern and John Lydon. Local work for a new bank continues and a ship of town election records 88 against 62 yes. A quiet wedding unites Lillian Klepner and Eddie F Flag with plans to live on a Ludlow farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Spaun
Postville
Gerald Moose
Albert Kneeskern
J. E. Kneeskern
H. Waters
John Lydon
Fred Brouillet
Carl van Wey
Sherman Bollman
Glines
L. C
Ray Waters
Waterloo
Jessie Carter
Bailey
Towa
Jas. Meikle
Frank Korpse
C. H. Waters
Frankville
Tom French
Ravena
Chas, Brouillet
Phil Brouillet
Monroe
Wis
Dorothy Kneeskern
Vert Livingood
Bethel
Rankville
Rev. Healey
Cascade
Heeper Bros
Harry Waters
L. C. Spaun
Geo. van Wey
Iée Peck
Rob
J. A. Peck
Mrs. Peck
Rob Waters
Re. J. A. Weck
Lillian
Fred Klepner
Eddie F. Flag
Ludlow
Stuebbe of
Lundlow
Kendallville social and visits mark week amid winter weather
Joe Eddy visited from St Paul as Kendaville residents noted a Grange hall party and a dime social. Winter weather persisted with snow and cold. Many locals visiting relatives, moving in, or attending socials and church events. A Grange dinner and a Kendallville L A S meeting highlighted the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Eddy
St. Paul
Grange Hall
H. Barnes
J. Keaklen
Fern
Hazel Hoag
Near Harmony
L. Ludden
Ole Ellingson
Albert Culbert
Cresco
H. M. Daskam
W. A. Clink
Steve Todd
John Clink
W. A. Daskam
Decorah
Ed. Thomas
Ella Daskam
Geo
Canton
Pat Flemmings
Johanna
L. Flemming
Lawrence
Leroy
Will Murphy
Mr. Morrison
Clinton Fifield
Fayette
Roy Betts
Biorgo
Spring Grove
North Madison community notices of visits and callers
Mrs. Ole Kvale visited M Haga's home last Tuesday. Numerous villagers including John and Albert Fulsaas, Gust Bakken, Gleora, Betsy Bakken, G Bakken, Gunhild Sauton, Anna Haga, Martha Christen, and many others were listed as visitors, callers, or shoppers at Decorah, Ridgeway, and nearby homes through last week. Several families attended meals and threshing events, with many visits to Mrs. Anna Holstad and related households noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Kvale
M. Haga
Albert Fulsaas
Ridgeway
John
A. A
Itha Christen
Gunhild Sauton
John Fulsaas
Martin Haga
Decorah
Betsy Bakken
G. Bakken
Ralph
Anna. Haga
Alerta
Martha Christen
C. O. Blekeberg
Even Peterson
Halvor Skaderene
Hanson
Alert Annae
Ane
Hans
Helen Theo.ane
Clarence Borseth
Severt Torgerson
Netta Skadeland
Anna
Gena Haga
Albert Fulsaaa
Decorah Hospital
Skadeland
FB. Ellingson
C. Helgeson
Deantin A
Renaas
Amund Blekeberg
Gunder Malvorson
Hans Halvorson
Hegle
Halvor Skadeland
Netta
Elmer Ellingson
Severt Torreson
Clarence Helgeson
Chiiren
Hazel
Geneva
G. G. Howden
Olive
Hans Melans
Anna Holstad
Cedar Valley Social Roundup in Decorah area
Will Gijetley visited Decorah Tuesday. Kraby called on Albert Peterson in Hesper. Peter Bey Sheim received a visit Wednesday. Clarence Peterson assisted Theo Thorson with work Thursday. Theo Thorson and Lars Peterson were Decorah business callers Tuesday. Carl Tosten helped Eddie Anderson drive cattle to Decorah Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gijetley
Decorah
On Kraby
Hesper
Albert Peterson
Peter Beysheim
Clarence Peterson
Theo
Thorson
Lars Peterson
Carl Tosten
Eddie Anderson
Local Social Roundup From Decorah and Surroundings
Numerous visits and calls figure in a Decorah area social log. Bertie Borsheim. Carl Tosten. Sever Borsheim. Orella Rasmussen. Stella Tos ten. Peter Helgeson. Willie Gjetley. Mrs. Ole Gjetley. Mrs. Tosten. Willie, Edna and Jenny Gjetley. E. T. Anderson with cattle. Mrs. Peter Borsheim. Lars Rasmussen. Henry Gjetley family. John Vick and daughter Stena. Gretley. Ernest Bulmer. Amond Borsheim. Albert Peterson. Theo Thorson. Chas. Peterson. Canoe Ridge. Clarence Peterson. Amund Borsheim. Elve Borsheim. Anna Borsheim. Ida and Ella Gretley. Ruth. Stella Tosten. Sam Tosten. Tosten Tostenson. Oscar Peterson. One resident, Harry Grindeland, was taken to Decorah hospital for an operation and was reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Borsheim
Carl Tosten
John Sime
Sever Borsheim
Orella Rasmussen
Stella Tosten
Peter Helgeson
Willie Gjetley
Ole Gjetley
Tosten
Willie
Edna
Jenny Gjetley
Decorah
E. T. Anderson
Peter Borsheim
Lars Rasmussen
Amund Borsheim
Elve
P. Borsheim
Theo. Thorson
Lars Peterson
Anna Borsheim
Ole Gretley
Ida
Ella Gretley
Chas. Peterson
Orella
Ruth
Lars Soren
Harry Grindeland
A Narrow Escape on Westbound Train Tracks
Lawler Dispatch reports passenger train No 25 westbound struck the hind wheels of Knute Kijy virak s wagon throwing the box aside along the track likely saving Mr Kiyvirak from death. The team fled about two miles as the wagon was crushed except the box. one horse was badly bent and Kryvirak was only slightly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawler
Knute Kijyvirak
Mr. Kiyvirak
Kryvirak
Holmes Wins Silver Cup At Clear Lake Creamery
The Silver Cup awarded four years ago by M. Mortensen of Iowa State College for promoting creamery beautification goes to Guy Holmes, manager of the Clear Lake Farmers Cooperative Creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mortensen
Iowa State College
Guy Holmes
Clear Lake
Aged Man Killed by Fall on Farm Roof
N. E. Nelson, 76, fell from the roof of a house on the Mrs. Ed Rustad farm and was instantly killed. The accident was witnessed by a young son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stromley who reported to his mother that a man had a board fall from the roof. Help arrived but death appeared instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood Anchor
N. E. Nelson
Ed. Rustad
Martin Stromley
Pupils Earn Much Money From Summer Thrift Survey
Three hundred thirty three Marshalltown high school pupils earned 15561.88 during summer vacation, per thrift survey by Superintendent Aaron Palmer. Five hundred ninety eight pupils have deposits totaling 35150.35 in local banks, with most earnings saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Aaron Palmer
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ad
An advertising promo urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from Engbertson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Adv
Estray Notice from Decorah Township Iowa 1917
Taken up Sept 17 1917 by John J Rosa of Decorah Township Winneshiek County Iowa the stock includes a black steer with white underbelly and a white spot on the chin and a yearling weighing about 650 pounds a red heifer white underbelly and tail brush no horns weighing about 625 pounds Notices posted Sept 27 1917 three public places in township time and place of taking up shown in returns filed by H F Barthell Justice of the Peace Decorah Township OSCAR WINGER County Auditor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rosa
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Iowa
H. F. Barthell
Justice of the Peace
Oscar Winger
Notice of Appointment of Executors for Andrew P Ask Estate
Notice is given that the executrix and executor have been appointed for the estate of Andrew P Ask, deceased, in Winneshiek County Iowa. They have taken on duties and will require claims to be presented and debts paid. Attorneys ensure proper administration and settlement of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Ask
Madison
Winneshiek
W. M. Strand
Attorn
Julia Ronglien
Executor Appointed for Julia Ronglien Estate
E E Berg is named executor of the Julia Ronglien estate in Decorah Iowa in Winneshiek County. The will is probated, bonds posted as required, creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the executor. Dated Oct 18 1917 Decorah Iowa with Willett and Nelson Attorneys handling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ronglien
Tate
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
E. E. Berg
Decorah
Iowa
Willett & Nelson
Who Will Win This Battle
An advertiser promotes Dr. Pierce's Anuric as a double strength kidney remedy claiming it purifies the system, relieves rheumatic pain, treats backache, and cures bladder weakness. Testimonials from Sioux City praise rapid relief after ten days of use and endorse purchase via drug stores or direct mail from Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
W. M. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Inst
Buffalo
N.Y
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