Schlanbusch Leaves Town for Shoe Store Venture
E G Schlanbusch, long associated with his father L Schlanbusch in the general mercantile business, turned his share over last Thursday and left Friday for Marshalltown where he has leased space to open an exclusive shoe store next Saturday to be known as the Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store. He has lived in Roland most of his life and is held in high esteem. the town wishes him success in his new line. His family will remain until spring when they secure a residence in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Schlanbusch
L. Schlanbusch
Marshalltown
Selz Royal Blue Shoe
Schlanbusch
Minnesota University
West Side
Roland
Mrs Martha Donhowe Walen Dies After Operation
Mrs Martha Donhowe Walen of Story City died at the Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis on February 2 1911 after an operation. The body was sent to Story City for funeral at United Church with Rev Heimark officiating. Born about 1867 she married John Walen about 1886 and the couple had six children. She was sister of Olavus O Donhowe of the area and many friends extend sympathy to the sorrowing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walen
Story City
Deacones Hospital
Minneapolis
United Church
Heimark
Martha Donhowe
Mule Critique Sparks Exchange On Manners
An exchange notes a bias against mules while admitting some men are worse kickers. The remark highlights social sniping about animal and human behavior in a compact, opinionated vignette.
Pleasant Birthday Anniversary for Miss Inger Cole
Miss Inger Cole was surprised by her brothers and families last Saturday to celebrate her birthday. A secret plan kept her unaware until guests arrived. Rev G Smedal presented a diamond ring on behalf of all. Those present included Oliver and I M Cole, Rev G Smedal, Mrs C J Kirkeby, Mrs Paul Kalving of Ellsworth, and Oscar and Alfred Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inger Cole
Rev. G. Smedal
Miss Cole
Messrs and Mesdames Oliver
E. A
G. A
I. M. Cole
G. Smedal
C. J. Kirkeby
Paul Kalvng
Ellsworth
Messrs
Oscar and
Alfred Cole
Miss Sara Hegland Auditions Great Singer in Webster City
Miss Sara Hegland traveled to Webster City last Tuesday evening to hear Madame Schumann-Heinek the renowned French singer. She endured two train rides and a late night to attend the performance and returned pleased with the effort to hear the talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Hegland
Webster City
Madame Schumann-Heinek
Miss Hegland
Arnold Lura Buys Dray Line
A. C. Lura becomes owner of the dray line formerly owned by S. J. Mannes. He took possession February 1 and already enjoys good patronage. Mannes has leased a farm near Forest City and will move with his family around March 1, leaving the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Lura
J. Manneg
Mannes
Forest City
Marriage License Notices Listed for Nevada and Colo
Marriage license records show J F Masters and Maxwell Inn Womack in Nevada. Carl Rasmussen and Anna Landy in Ames. O O Helland and Olive Jacobson in McCallsburg. Ek J Danskin in Colo. Rose Maier in Colo. additional names include Sheffield and McCallsburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Masters
Maxwell Inn Womack
Nevada
Carl Rasmussen
Sheffield
Anna Landy
Ames
O. O. Helland
McCallsburg
Olive Jacobson
J. Danskin
Colo
Rose Maier
Talk Good Roads Next Monday at Nevada Convention
Farmers and public highway enthusiasts will gather at the Nevada Court House next Monday for a Good Roads convention. County Attorney Hadley will speak on road laws, D Ward King will discuss Good Roads Now, and County Surveyor Wells will cover road drainage. Attendees are urged to express views to make the meeting productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Hadley
D. Ward King
Missouri
Wells
Olive Jacobson Marries Oscar Helland at McCallsburg
At eleven o clock a.m. on Wednesday February 1, 1911 at the parsonage Miss Olive Jacobson wed Mr. Oscar O. Helland both of McCallsburg. Rev J N Sandren performed the ceremony. They drove to the groom’s parents home near McCallsburg for a wedding dinner. The bride is related to J J Hoversten and Mrs Jacob Westre and highly spoken of by friends. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Olaus Helland near McCallsburg and a hustling young farmer of Warren. They will begin housekeeping on the groom’s farm near McCallsburg. The Record extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Jacobson
Oscar O. Helland
McCallsburg
J. N. Sandren
J. J. Hoversten
Jacob Westre
Goom
Olaus Helland
Warren
Ed Cs Adson Likes the North Colonels Hunting Help
Ed Cs Adson writes Col Bell praising the North and its conditions. He notes they are well and the region is fine in every respect. He imagines the Colonel aiding Ed in procuring game in that neck of the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bell
Bon Clere Farm Letter From Ed Osmundson
Ed Osmundson writes from Bon Clere Farm near Marietta Minnesota dated February 2 1911 describing a year since moving from down south. He praises the new home its country surroundings neighbors and climate noting farm features including a south facing set of buildings a grove to the west north and east and a nearby lake with wild ducks and geese. He lists crops yields oats corn and wheat and plans to improve corn with better seed. mentions purebred ewes Yorkshire swine chickens turkeys and a farm name. He also mentions distances to Marietta schoolhouse church and the Dakota line and remarks on winter weather with much snow and occasional cold spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Minn
Col. Bell
Gary
Dakota Line
Minnesota
Iowa
Ed Osmundson
Notice to buyer on cy press water tank sale
A buyer who purchased a cy press water tank around July 20 is requested to call and settle the payment immediately.
Notice to Lettie About Settling Accounts
Sadie Wrickson requests all who know themselves indebted to her to call at earliest convenience and settle promptly. Attentive action requested at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Wrickson
Dissolution Notice of Schlanbusch & Son Firm
The firm of L Schlanbusch and Son at Roland Iowa dissolves with junior partner E G Schlanbusch retiring, while senior member L Schlanbusch continues business. We thank customers for past support and ask continued patronage of the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schlanbusch & Son
Roland
Iowa
E. G. Schlanbusch
L. Schlanbusch
E. G
Walem Visits Ivey Sampson Home and Family Ties Rekindled
A. H. Walem arrived from Windom Minnesota for a visit at the Ivey Sampson home and to see relatives. He formerly lived here but has farmed in Minnesota for years. His son Amel returned to Minnesota with him to live with his father after staying with grandparents since the mother’s death five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Walem
Windom
Minn
Ivey Sampson
My Walem
Minnesota
Amel
Iver Sampson
Funeral for Mrs. Nels Egeland Held at Bergen Church
The funeral of Mrs. Nels Egeland was held last Friday afternoon from Bergen church, with Rev. G. Smedal officiating. The bier bore many floral offerings. Interment followed at Roland Cemetery, as another early Howard township pioneer is laid to rest until the resurrection morn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Egeland
Bergen Church
G. Smedal
Roland
Howard Township
Card of Thanks for support during sickness and death
The family of the late wife and mother, Nels Egeland and children, express gratitude to friends for the comfort and aid during her long illness and death. They thank those who offered flowers and church decorations and the choir for singing, wishing heavenly Father’s blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Father
Nels Egeland
Public auction sells Ole Christian estate farms in Story County
The sale of Ole Christian estate farms in Story County totaled about 118500 dollars last Tuesday afternoon. Col E F Bell led the auction at Mrs Julia Christians home with multiple bidders including C E Christian J M Christian E B Erickson Albert Christian and Mrs Julia Christian. The quarter near McCallsburg sold for 137.75 per acre to C E Christian. another 160 acre Richland farm went for 130 per acre to J M Christian. east half sold to E B Erickson at 151 per acre and west half to Albert Christian at 128 per acre. the homestead 296 acres brought 150 per acre to Mrs Julia Christian. residence property in town bought by Mrs Julia Christian for 3000 while another resident bought by Mrs Jane Erickson for 1120. Albert Christian sold 98 acre farm to Jacob Twedt with no price confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
My‘ah
Ole Christian
Col. E. F. Bell
Julia Christians
McCallsburg
C. E. Christian
J. M. Christian
Richland
E. B. Erickson
Albert Christian
Henry QC
Christian
Julia Christian
Mr. Twedt
Florida trip note from Osmund Nelson praises Texas and Florida
Osmund Nelson, brother of N. J. Nelson and former Howard township resident, writes from Florida about a pleasure and business trip through Texas and Florida. He praises the country especially Florida, noting abundant fruit and weather surpassing June in the north. Nelson lives near Grafton, North Dakota, with large real estate holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmund Nelson
N. J. Nelson
Howard Township
Florida
Texas
Mr. Nelson
Grafton
N. D
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Martha Donhowe’ Walen
Arnold Lura
Dray Line
Andson
Lettie
Father
Valentine
Etna Drug Co
Sunny South
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