Local Notes of St Olaf and Nearby townships
A series of social visits and domestic notices from St Olaf and surrounding areas. entries include Herbert Falk calling on Ew in Olson, Myrtle Olson at Dugin, and various families hosting over weekends. oblique references to Miss Harriet Mosby, Ole K Olson, and others. Knudt Hoag, Marion Township’s oldest settler, dies and is buried at Marion cemetery. A chimney fire at Louis Wettleton home causes minor commotion with responders and no major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou McNally
St.Olat
Herbert Falk
Eewin Olson
Myrtle Olson
Dugin
Lowie ‘Rolerson
Elling Hog
TT J. Olden
G. Nassanent Munday
Oscar’ Lind
Harriet Mosby
Olgin
Kntdh
Clarence Olson
Hig Wnole
Ole K. Olson
Clermont
Nelle Nelson
Christ Anderson
Hottashold
Fonts
Mellien Lofisgaard
Edwin Olson
Harry Stolle
West Union
Helen Nass
Rushford
Minnesota
Josie
Mable Nass
Berold Landsgeard
LaCrosse
Martin Nelson
Knudt K. Hoag
Marion Township
P. Peterson
Marion
Louis Wettleton
Sam Hofer
Gunder
Bob
Cheery Valley Wedding Buzz and Local Gatherings
Cheery Valley items report a quilting bee at the Jake Dennler home, many neighbors visiting or hosting gatherings, and local residents like Martin Hanson, Julius Schofen, Fred Dennler, and the Kurth family noted with guests and social visits. Infrastructure changes include Kohler tearing down Abbey house, John Grimm installing Swanlite power, and Berger building remodels. Miessima Rothisberger refereed a basketball game. the old Btua Front vanished. Helma Rothisbergera was ill and missed school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Dennler
Martin Hanson
Julius Schofen
Bert Thoman
Carter
Thos. Hanson
Jake Kurth
Fred Dennler
Clemence Meyer
Thos
Hanson
Adolph Reinhert
Fred Kohler
Higin
Marks
Miessima Rothisberger
West Union
Clermont Girls
Clermont
Alfred Edwin Miller obituary and life summary
Alfred Edwin Miller, born near Blain in 1883, lived in the county most of his life. He married Misa Huldah Hofer in 1904 and held roles at Miller & Sons hardware and later at a brick and tile plant. He managed interests for North Western Town Power, moved to a farm near Clermont, and died February 28, 1920, aged 37. The community recalls his kindness, Christian faith, and devoted family life. a card of thanks expresses gratitude for support and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Edwin Miller
Blain
Misa Huldah Hofer
Wigin
Mie
Clermont
C. Miller’ & Sons
Northwastern
West Union
Vo Oyer
Tomake
Christan Miller
John
Elgin
Wm. B
CG. G. Miller
Mary Haas
Cara Kreuger
Metta Kreuger
C. Millers& Sons
Miller
Baptist Church
Bigin
R. J. Hack
Brainard Items from Local Notes and Movements
School closes for two weeks as vacation. Catherine Bishop visits West Union. Jim Bartlett elected district director for coming year. Mrs. Elzie Bartholomew returns to Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Arthur Bartlett and Mrs. D. H. Craft were in West Union. Jeff Bishop rents Gus Gunderson farm and moves there. Edna Bartholomew helps Mrs. Jack Allen with housework. George Tripp has a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. George Grover with Catherine and Reuben in Clermont. Bilza Grimes and two daughters visit Sarah Helms. Mrs. Sheldon Boyle and two daughters and Mrs. Walter Kohls visit West Union. Fred Barnhouse takes position with Rock Island railroad as hostler at West Union. M. C. Hovey attend Father’s Day Banker Social Club at Jol Waldron home. In HH. M. and Arthur Bartlett load, ship hougshot goods and horses to Glenfield North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bishop
West Union
Jim, Bartlett
Elzie Bartholomew
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Bartlett
D. H. Craft
Jeff Bishop
Gus Gunderson
Edna Bartholomew
Jack Allen
George Tripp
George Grover
Katherine
Reuben
Clermont
Bilza Grimes
Sarah Helms
Sheldon Boyle
Walter Kohls
Fred Barnhouse
Rock Island Railroad
M. C. Hovey
Banker
Jol Waldron
Sioux City church bell and early Presbyterian history
A fragmented column recalls Sioux City's Presbyterian church origins dating to 1869, with the first missionary pastor and a bell from a steamboat era paid for by community effort. It notes church milestones, then shifts to local social events, farm notes, and community vacancies, including obliquely linked incidents, agricultural outlook, and town notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloux City
Mississippi
Sioux City
Missouri River
F. C. Hillman
M. B. Church
Bilder Curran
Curran
Brn Holzer
Poland
Ern
Congress
Horace Greeley
A. M. Welber
Weibel Mill Company
Louis Bauman
Evanaville
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Tye
H. B. Gilson
Oelwein
Harry
Bila
Lillian Maurer
Forestburg
South Dakota
Peter Luchsinger
John Groth
St. Ansgar
Special election in Elgin Iowa on March 16 1920 bonds
Notice declares a special election in Elgin Iowa on March 16 1920 at town hall from 8 to 6 for a proposed bonds issue of 30000 for water works. Voters will see a form asking For the issuance of bonds or Against the issuance of bonds. The notice cites legal authority and is signed by Mayor F W Hughes dated May 12 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Sald
Tor JR
Aliaiar
Orack
Towa
Iowa
Baye eOr
F. .W. Hughes
Echoes of Daily Life and Local Moves in Small Town
Personal notes and local updates cover visits by Mrs F J Moore to Osine, Mrs Falk staying with her sister, and Roy Smith's family near Hikader. Health news includes Mrs Smith recovering, Mabel Frieden improving, and Nurag Leote aiding care. The Hadels plan to relocate to Grand Rapids after selling practice, with goods shipped there. Frank Greenley caps Union Shore chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Moore
Osine
Mra
John Falk
Roy Smith
Hikader
Ladies' Aid of the
Echo
Mabel
Henry Frieden
Nurag Leote
Phillips
Gon
Hadsels
Frank Greenley
Union Shore
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Our
Cheery Valley
Notless
Schori & Kuster
Alien
Sutia Barnhouse
Herman’ Boyer
Odiwain
John Bauman
Otto
Hvanaville
A! Schori
Decorah
Luther College Prep
Decorah High School
Recorder
Yas
Mickie
Buy Ny
E. J. Scott Clermont
Milwaukee
Steek
J.N. Nelson Elgin
BABY
Dean
Elgin, Ia
Aavd
Adva
Saya
Mars
Hale
Higin-Brainard Co-Op. Com
Lows
Hawkeya Gagoline & Kerosene
EF. C. Miller
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