Iowa
Old Press
The Waukon Democrat
Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa
January 25, 1911
Ernest Monroe spent several days in Dubuque last week taking care
of Mr. Heckman of Postville, who is dangerously ill at the
hospital at the former place.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Slorah went to Waterloo a week ago to assist in
the care of their son Joe, who wa seriously injured in an
accident to the
locomotive of which he was fireman. His injuries were at first
thought to be so severe as to preclude recovery, but later
reports tell of his improved condition. Joe is fireman on a
freight engine making the run between Des Moines and Waterloo.
His home is at the former city, while the accident occurred near
Waterloo, where he is in a hospital. His many friends here extend
their sympathy and hope for his speedy recovery.
LUANA [Clayton co.]
Mr Kliefoth received a car of western corn last week.
The band boys have secured Mr Bills for instructor.
Mrs. Wm. Skipworth is suffering with sciatic rheumuatism.
Two cars of excelsior wood were shipped to Mason City last weeg
from here.
Miss Imogene Hanson, of Hanly S.D., is here for a two months'
visit with relatives.
Fred Haffa and wife have gone to housekeeping in the rooms over
the post office.
The little three year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McShane,
died Tuesday from bronchial pneumonia.
The Stephens moving picture entertainment brought in $90.50, of
which $26.50 went to the Ladies Aid.
Mrs. Henry Shierholtz and son have returned to their home at
Primgahr, after a visit with the Splies family here.
H.R. Roderick has sold his farm to Mr. Klinkenberger of
Postville; consideration $925, and possession to be given March
1st.
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NEW ALBIN
School opened again Monday, after being closed for a week on
account of the infantile paralysis cases which had been observed
here. No further cases have developed and there is no longer any
apprehension.
George Bellows of Waukon was in the city last week calling on his
brother, Chas. Bellows, who was critically ill with pneumonia.
Later reports are to the effect that Mr. Bellows has passed the
critical stage of the disease and is mending fast.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the New Albin Savings
Bank took place last week. The following officers were elected.
A.T. Nierling, president; 0.J. Hager, vice- president; L.H.
Gaarder, cashier; Carl Weymiller, clerk.
Herman Heinrich Welper was born on February 22, 1843, in Settrup,
Hanover, Germany. In 1870 he emigrated to this country and was
married in 1871 to Anna Adelheit Hagen. The family lived on a
farm in Union City township until 1902, and then moved to New
Albin, owing to the poor health of the deceased. For some time he
had been troubled with nervousness, which got worse as the years
wore on. Two weeks ago his affliction took on a serious turn, and
in spite of medical assistance and devoted care on the part of
his family, he departed this life on January 15.
Mrs. Marie Caughlin was born in Ohio fifty-eight years ago, and
moved to this country with her parents when a child. She was
married on April 18, 1870, to Maurice Caughlin, who preceded her
in death twelve years ago. They settled on a farm in Lansing
township, which was her home until about a year ago. Frequent
attacks of heart trouble made it necessary for her to make her
home with her daughter, Mrs. D. Higgins, where she died on
January 12. Two daughters, Mrs. Dan Mack and Mrs. D. Higgins, and
a son William, survive her. Also a sister, Mrs. N. Fish, and a
brother, Richard O'Donnell.
[transcribed by E.W., January 2007]