Iowa Old Press

Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror
Lansing, Allamakee co. Iowa
June 5, 1929

HARPERS FERRY
-Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Rellihan motored to Lansing Saturday.
-J. W. Williams made a business trip to Lansing Saturday.
-Mrs. Joe Gavin of Marquette visited relatives here last Saturday.
-Mrs. Frank Meyer spent the weekend with relatives at Dubuque and Bellevue.
--FOR RENT—Some pasture land. Inquire of James Foley, Sr., Harpers Ferry, Iowa.
-Mrs. Mike Mack went to Lansing Saturday for a short stay at the Ben Mullarkey home.
-The James Livingston family are sporting a new Chrysler car, which they purchased recently.
-President W. F. Daubenberger of the State Bank was here from McGregor on business Friday.
-The Lycurgus parish will serve a chicken dinner next Sunday, June 9, to which the public is invited.
-Mrs. Wm. Walters of McGregor spent last Friday here with the Traversey and Wiedner families.
-John J. Kelly, who has been attending school in Dubuque, came home last week for the summer vacation.
-Little Dick Williams arrived home Saturday from Iowa City, where he spent the last week receiving treatment.
-Mr. and Mrs. Greg Klett of LaCrosse visited recently with the former’s Aunt, Mrs. Mike Garin and family.
-Mrs. P. Houlihan and daughter Paula accompanied Victor as far as Marquette on his return trip to Milwaukee.
-Owen Sullivan went to Deadwood, S. D., Saturday, to attend the funeral of his brother John, who died there the day before.
-Mr. and Mrs. Will Corrigan of Wall Lake, Iowa, came Sunday for a short visit with home folks, the J. F. Corrigan family.
-Melvin Wiedner and Harold Schwartzhoff, who had a week’s vacation, returned to duties at Detroit, Mich., last Friday.
-Walter Rellihan, accompanied by Miss Ardelle Cosley of Dubuque, spent Decoration Day with home folks, the J. J. Rellihan family.
-Joe Garin came home from LaCrosse Saturday to take his part in the play Sunday night, and played ball Sunday afternoon with the All Stars.
-Ed Powers of Dubuque was up last Wednesday for the day and was accompanied home by his little son James, who had been here for a week visiting his aunts.
-Mr. and Mrs. Dick Krieger, Mrs. Murray, Ralph Oestern and John Kelly motored up from Dubuque last Thursday to spend the day with relatives and friends.
-Lincoln Rhythm Kings will play a dance at Princess hall, Lansing, on Thursday evening, June 8th.
-The fast base ball team of Waucoma defeated the Harpers Ferry All Stars Sunday 13 to 8 on the home ground. Prairie du Chien will play here next Sunday.
-The John Powers family and Catherine Burke of Lansing spent Sunday with relatives here and were accompanied back by Nell Powers, who will visit them for a few days.
- Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Boardman, George and Leo Hilkin motored to Dubuque and Massey in the latter’s Chrysler car last Wednesday and spent Decoration Day with relatives.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Heffern, Sr., son Les and Mrs. Tom Garin were called to LaCrosse Thursday by the serious illness of Dan Heffern, who has since recovered sufficiently to be brought home, accompanied by a nurse.
-The home talent play, “A Modern Youth,” which was staged at West Ridge by the young people of Paint Rock and Harpers Ferry last Sunday night was greeted by a large and appreciative audience, for which they are very grateful.

COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN FINED
Winona, Minn., May 31, 1929 (Special)—For catching game fish which included bass, crappie, and pickerel in a net, Thomas Williams, a commercial fisherman of Brownsville, Minn., was arrested by Refuge Rangers John L. Lundberg of Wabasha, Minn., and Homer F. Hall of Kellogg, Minn., on May 21 and upon a plea of guilty to the charge was sentenced to pay a fine of $100.00 plus $16 costs, and in addition was given a jail sentence of 90 days. Valuable equipment used by the accused, including one new Elto outboard motor, fishing nets, and 157 pounds of fish were confiscated. The defendant is also precluded under the law from obtaining another commercial fishing license for five years. The case against Williams was the second one found against him during the present year. Consequently the jail sentence in addition to the fine was imposed. Any person violating the provisions of the Refuge Act or regulations there under renders himself liable to a maximum fine of $500 or six months in jail or both. Superintendent Cox reports that satisfactory progress continues to made in the acquisition of lands, making the Refuge more and more a solidified unit as each month goes by.

OBITUARY OF BETTY MAE WATSON
Betty Mae Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Watson, was born at Oglesby, Ill., Sept. 8, 1921, and died at the home of her parents, 404 14th St., N. W., Mason City, Iowa, on May 26, 1929, at the age of 7 years, 8 months and 18 days.

In 1923 she came with her parents to reside in Mason City. Betty was a pupil at the Monroe School and an attendant at the Sunday School of at the First Church of Christ Scientist. She was of a sweet and happy disposition. Her illness, which proved to be fatal, began six weeks ago. The Master who loves the little children took her to Himself Sunday morning. How fitting that after her weary days of unrest, caused by her sickness, she should enter that eternal Sabbath of rest on Sunday morning.

She leaves to mourn her passing her parents, one brother Robert, two years of age, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goettel, of Lansing, Iowa, and other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at the Patterson Funeral Home, Mason City, Wednesday morning, May 29th, at 9 a.m., and were in charge of Rev. P. W. Pfaltlzgraff, pastor of Grace Evangelical Church.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their many kindnesses, expressions of sympathy and floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved daughter, granddaughter and niece. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Watson.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goettel.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pohlman.

MEMORIAL EXERCISES FOR DEPARTED HEROES
Another Memorial Day has come and gone and to the credit of the Legion boys, who sponsored it, the program here was one of the most successful in the history of the day. The weather was ideal, there was a goodly attendance, and the cemeteries never looked more beautiful, Oak Hill, especially, was a dream, and there was scarce a neglected spot in either of the silent cities of the dead, reflecting great credit upon the prospective care-takers—Robert Glynn and George Strub at Oak Hill and John Zimet at Gethsemane. An unusually large number of outside visitors were present this year, names of some of whom are given in another column, owing to the lateness of the season there was a profusion of beautiful flowers for decorative purposes.

The program as outlined in these columns last week was carried out to the letter. Promptly at 1:30 P. M. a procession consisting of the Colors, Band, Firing Squad, one Civil War veteran—Thomas Goddell, one Gold Star Mother—Mrs. Robert Glynn, several of the lower grades of the City Schools and citizens in cars left the City Hall for Oak Hill cemetery. At the upper end of Main street, grades from the Parochial school joined the parade, and the little tots—the men and women of tomorrow—stood the march to the cemetery better than did their teachers and some of the older patriots.

Committees from the Legion had visited the cemeteries in the morning and decorated the graves of the soldier dead sleeping therein—in Oak Hill 55, Gethsemane 12 and in the old cemetery 6.

Arriving at Oak Hill, the cemetery was found crowded with people who had driven out ahead , and Chairman J. H. Thompson, after a selection by the band, opened the exercises in a few well chosen words, and concluded by asking all to rise while Rev. Schalk invoked the Divine blessing. Then a mixed choir from the different churches sang “Tenting To-night on the Old Camp Ground,” Marlan Hogan of the City Schools rendered “In Flanders Field,” and the roll call of the honored dead in the local and near-by cemeteries was read, after which the audience sang “America.” Next Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, one of the foremost immortelles of the age, was delivered by James Kerndt of the I. C. High School.

The speaker of the day, Rev. Paul Krebs of Waukon, himself a World War veteran, was the introduced and gave his hearers a modern up-to-date address. He didn’t go back into history but confined his remarks to present day problems. He briefly spoke of the country’s greatness but regarded its men and women as its greatest asset. His central thought was obedience to law if the continuity of country is to be preserved. He quoted from President Hoover’s recent address to the Associated Press and agreed with the peace policies of the Kellogg treaty, making altogether an address out of the usual order and one with a message for God and country.

Another selection by the band, then the Salute by the Firing Squad, Taps, by L. L. Wittbecker, who came form his home in St. Paul, Minn., to lead the band on this occasion, the “Star Spangled Banner,” Benediction by Rev. C. H. Z. Meyer, and the exercises were concluded.

ADDITIONAL WAUKON NEWS

Farm Bureau Achievement Day
Allamakee County Women’s Achievement day is fast approaching. This will be a big day for all home project women and their families. On June 7th at the fair grounds in Waukon the women of the county are invited to bring picnic dinner and enjoy the day together. There will be booths made by the active township organizations and also demonstrations give. Miss Harriet Cookinham from Ames will be here to judge these exhibits. Mrs. E. Richardson, director of women’s work of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will be the speaker of the day. We will also be fortunate that day to have state director of farm bureau organization, Mr. W. O. Beeler, present and he will give a special message for everyone. Following is a copy of the day’s program:
10:00 a.m. Music—4-H Club Band;
Talk—Paul Hager, president of Allamakee county Farm Bureau;
Report—Mrs. Ed. Haehlen, County Chairman of home project work;
Demonstrations and stunts;
12:00—Picnic dinner, coffee free;
1:00 Music—4-H Club Band;
Demonstrations and stunts;
Talk—Mrs. Ellsworth Richardson;
Talk—Fred O’Riley, county agent;
Awarding of prizes—Miss Harriet Cookinham.

The following committees have been appointed to function for the day:
Dinner committee—Mrs. John Melcher, Mrs. John Slattery, Mrs. T. P. Griffith, Mrs. A. C. Johnson;
General Exhibit—Mrs. R. L. Senneff, Mrs. Loney Folsom, Mrs. Bert Grimm;
Reception committee—Miss Angie Teeple, Makee; Mrs. A. B. Bahr, Ludlow; Mrs. Roy Palmer, Linton; Mrs. S. C. Anderson, Center; Mrs. Chas. Link, Jefferson; Miss Bertha Jacobson, Paint Creek; Mrs. Ed. Nicholson, Fairview; Mrs. Elmer Helgeson, Hanover; Mrs. Ray E. Rowland, Franklin; Mrs. Jas. Livingston, Taylor; Mrs. J. A. Schulte, Waterloo; Mrs. Ralph Bachtell, Post; Mrs. D. E. Goettle, Lafayette.

-The Flage relatives held a family reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sanderman in honor their brother Simon and wife and two daughters, who are here from Rex, Oregon. Covers were laid for forty-seven and dinner and supper served. It was an occasion long to be remembered.
-Postmaster Boyd Smith and sisters had as week-end guests their brother Arthur from Stockton, Ill., and his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Trevitt and daughter Betty Jane of Estherville, Iowa. Mrs. Trevitt and Betty and Miss Ethel Smith returned to Stockton with A. M. on Monday.
-The Union Vacation Bible School will convene in the Presbyterian church, Monday, June 17th, at 9 a.m. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 are invited to enroll. Classes in music Bible, missions and missioncraft will be offered for all. Mrs. H. E. Taylor, assisted by a group of teachers, will conduct the work each day from nine to eleven.
-Walter Hall and wife and her mother, Mrs. John Miller, and Miss Agnes Moroney motored to Dubuque Saturday and spent the day.
-Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Mackey motored to Boone, Iowa, Sunday, the latter remaining for a couple of weeks visit with her parents.
-Dr. and Mrs. D.E. Moorhead of Rochester, Minn., motored to Waukon Sunday and spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Howe.
-Miss Eva Langenbacher came up from Winthrop, Iowa, last Wednesday and is spending a week at the home of her friend, Mrs. Emma Watkins.
-Miss Carolyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Helming, who taught school at West Franklin, Ill., closed her year’s work and returned home Sunday.
-Mrs. Leonard Herman was “at home” last Wednesday to the members of her bridge club. A dainty luncheon was served at 1 o’clock, followed by bridge.
-The President and ladies of the Civic League want to thank those who so willingly helped in filling the flower pots on the electroliers to aid in making our city beautiful.
-The food sale at the Interstate Power Co.’s office, sponsored by the Normandia Club, was well patronized, the receipts being over $30, a benefit for Miss Ida Larson.
-Miss Bertha Eddy motored to LaCrosse Tuesday and spent the night with Miss Hazel Stillman, who teaches there. On Wednesday she drove to St. Cloud, Minn., for a visit with Miss Carrie Barden.
-Mrs. J. H. Hager and Miss Lydia Carter entertained the following ladies last Friday p.m. in honor of their guest, Mrs. Jessie Pierce Bakker: Mesdames Gretchen Megorden, Jessie Eddy, Martha Stilwell, Etta Miner and Stella Cowan. They motored to Pike’s Peak and returning enjoyed a dinner at Girard.
-Married at the residence of and by Rev. R. L. Van Nice, May 29th, 1929, Mr. Myrl E. Frink of Madison, Wis., and Miss Selma M. Johnson, of Waterville. They were attended by Mr. Floyd Leas and Miss Ireta Deal, both of Rossville. The groom is a machinist and the couple will make their home at Madison. The bride is a well known lady of Waterville.
-The annual meeting of the German Farmers Mutual Insurance Association was held at the Court House at Waukon Saturday, June 1. The old officers of the company were all re-elected as follows: President A. I. Steffen: Vice President, Wm. Sunderman; Secretary-Treasurer, J. E. Meier; Directors, H. E. Vonderhoe, J. A. Schulte, Lewis Ashbacher, H. D. Frit, Dan Goettel, Carl Feit, Simon Hansmeier,, H. F. Opfer. Total amount risks inforce June 1st, 1929, $6,109,807. Losses paid $5,702.32. Cost per thousand insurance, $1.12.

Commencement Exercises W.H.S. and Junior College
Relatives and friends of the Sixty-six students finishing their studies at Waukon High School and Junior College filled the Opera House to capacity Tuesday evening of last week to witness the commencement exercises. After the audience was seated the class, headed by the School Board, School Superintendent, speaker of the evening and chaplain marched in to the music of the High School Orchestra, directed by Prof. Chas. W. Phillips. The stage was beautifully decorated with flowers and on it was seated F. M. Intlekofer, President of the Board of education, Supt. B. K. Orr, Dean Geo. F. Kay, Rev. R. R. Elliker, Salutatorian Kermit Buntrock and Valedictorian Miss Joyce Heiser, the latter two chosen because of their high grade of scholarship. After the invocation by Rev. R. R. Elliker, Kermit Buntrock gave the salutatory, which was well composed and well delivered. A selection by the girls’ Glee Club under the direction of Miss Tench followed and then came Miss Heiser with the valedictory, brief, concise and to the point, reflecting much credit on the youthful student.

Superintendent B. K. Orr introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr. George F. Kay, Dean of the Liberal Arts Department at the State University. His subject was “Education of Tomorrow.” He is a big, robust man and started out with a brief biographical sketch of himself. Born on a farm in the province of Ontario, Canada, parents poor and he had to earn his education, taught in the country schools, saved his money and took his degrees at Toronto University. Has been a member of Iowa State faculty for a number of years. His story was an example of what any poor boy, with ambition and determination, could achieve. He spoke for forty-five minutes and got over a lot of ground in that time. If the young students took his address to heart it would be a great help to them in their coming life’s career. After a selection by the Girls Glee Club President Intlekofer made an eloquent address to the class and showed that he was some “silver tongued orator” himself. He then delivered the diplomas to the graduates, who marched onto the stage in relays to receive them. The exercises closed with a selection by the High School Orchestra and benediction by Rev. Elliker.

LANSING LOCAL
-Adolph Krieger, the druggist arrived from Minneapolis Monday evening to be present at the Commencement exercises of his Alma Mater, his brother, Rev. Herbert Krieger, giving the address.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wallace O’Connor and daughter Ruth Ann of Sacred Heart, Minn., spent the week-end at the Dunlevy home, motoring down Saturday. They returned home yesterday morning taking Mrs. Dunlevy back with them.
-William Wille, assisted by his father, Mr. Anton Wille, have competed the brick work on John Wendler’s new home on North Street and it is considered one of the finest jobs in the city. They returned to their home at Clayton, Monday.
-Mrs. Wm. Wiehe and son Will left for Clinton Thursday afternoon to look after business matters. Her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hirth, and little daughter Wilma went down Friday to assist her and will have her mother return with her and spend the summer.
-Mrs. Martha Oeschle and niece, Mrs. Fred Brederbach (Irene Roggensack) of Peoria motored here Sunday for a visit with the former’s sister, Mrs. S. P. Bauer. They were accompanied by Miss Merna, daughter of Julius Roggensack of Rochester, Minn., who had been to Peoria for a visit. Mrs. Brederbach left yesterday afternoon for LaCrosse to spend a few days with home folks, the C. M. Roggensack family, and Merna went on to Minneapolis, where she graduates from the University of Minnesota June 15th.

ENGLISH BENCH
-Myron Eshiam spent a few days last week at LaCrosse.
-Mrs. Ada Martin spent Sunday at the George Weber home.
-Mr. and Mrs. George Weber purchased a new Essex coach.
-The Frank Thies family spent Sunday at the Charley Beardmore home.
-Rev. Prust and family spent Friday evening at the George Hartley home.
-Laura Sadler is spending this week at the Russell Roberts home near Lansing.
-Mrs. J. Buntrock will entertain the French Creek Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon.
-The Otto Welper family attended the Hazel Cass show at Waukon Saturday evening.
-Mrs. Gladys Martin is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Hanson, Near Decorah.
-Lester Bulman spent a few days last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bulman.
-Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beardmore and daughter Mae were Waukon shoppers Wednesday of last week.
-Miss Bertha Fetkatter of Dubuque is making her usual summer visit at the Walter Fetkatter home.
-Tom Beardmore and son Alfred of Charles City are spending a few days at the Alf Beardmore home.
-Several farmers in these parts have had to replant large fields of corn, due to cold weather and worms.
-The Earl Beardmore family and Miss Daisy Beardmore spent Sunday at the Steinbeck home near Dorchester.
-Mr. and Mrs. Francis Duffy and Miss Patricia Blake were Friday evening visitors at the Joe Mauss home.
-The John Sadler family and Miss Florence Snow were supper guests Sunday evening at the Urban Sadler home in New Albin.
-Art Beardmore and family and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Beardmore were Waukon visitors Saturday evening and attended the Hazel Cass show.
-Clifford and Wayne Sadler and W. E. Beardmore and Harvey Beardmore autoed to St. Olaf Sunday and spent the day at the Stanley Beardmore home.
-Mrs. Ben Hartley entertained the Mr. Hope Ladies Aid last Wednesday afternoon and after the usual business meeting a delicious luncheon was served to a large number of members and guests.

ORDINATION
John Emmett Regan, son of Peter J. Regan of Great Falls, Montana, a former Allamakeean and well known resident of the Lycurgus neighborhood, and a brother of Mrs. D. A. Holmes of this city, announces his ordination to the Holy Priesthood by the Right Reverend M. C. Lenihan, D. D., at St. Anne’s Cathedral, Great Falls, Montana, on Saturday, June 15th, and First Solemn Mass at the same place next day. The young man has been pursuing his theological studies at St. Benedict’s College, Atchison, Kansas, and the college paper, The Rambler, of May 16, says of him: "Before coming to St. Benedict’s for his course in theology, Mr. Regan spent one year of his college course at St. Charles College, Helena, Montana, and three years at the Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind., from which school he was graduated in 1924, having received his A. B. degree. After his graduation from Notre Dame, Mr. Regan taught a course in Commerce at Columbia University, Portland, Oregon. Besides doing excellent work in his theological studies, Mr. Regan has found time to work for his Master of Arts degree. This degree will be conferred upon him by Abbott Martin Veth, O. S. B., on Commencement day, June 3.” Prof. Ray Kelleher son of Frank Kelleher of Lafayette township, who teaches at St. Benedict’s, will accompany Mr. Regan home and attend his First Solemn High Mass.

WATERVILLE
-Joe Johnson just completed a good job of painting at the Bernard Houlihan home.
-Miss Anna Clark of Waukon was a Waterville business visitor a few days last week.
-M. J. Kelly and family and Mrs. Hart were Sunday dinner guests at the James Slattery home.
-Mrs. M. J. Hart came down from LaCrosse Tuesday for a visit with relatives and old home friends.
-Eddie Erickson is doing the brick work for a new oil station that Oscar Rumph is building at Rossville.
-John F. Kelly of Waukon, who has been here doing carpenter work the past week, returned home Saturday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kobe of Boone, Iowa, and Marie Ryder came Saturday for a few days visit at the Ryder home.
-Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Monserud went to Sioux Falls, S. D., last week for a good visit with their son Oliver and family.
-Mr. Fred Hessell and family of Garnavillo, and his son-in-law, Mr. Shumaker and wife, were Waterville visitors Sunday.
-Gulick Gulickson of Lafayette moved his drilling outfit here Saturday and will drill a well at the new creamery site.
-Mrs. Hannah Sorum will be in charge of the former Mrs. Wyse room and boarding house here in the Hagen building.
-Mike Buggy, Will Keenan, Wm. McGuire and Dick Moore, all of Waukon, were Sunday visitors at the John McGeough home.
-We noticed John Powers, the Lansing insurance man, here Friday. John was laying it off to someone, so we imagine he had a new story.
-Wm. Slattery drove to LaCrosse last Tuesday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Heffern. Mr. H. has not been so well of late and remained for medical treatment.
-Thomas, Will and Mame Murphy of Milwaukee came Monday for a few days visit at the John McGeough home. The men folks returned Thursday, Mame remaining for a longer visit.
-Joe Johnson and family spent Decoration Day near the Dalby church where with relatives from Waukon they enjoyed a picnic dinner and visited the graves of their departed relatives and friends.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. James McCormick and Jas. Kelly, Jr., drove to Iowa City Sunday to be present at the graduating exercises of the State Dental College, the former’s son Norbert being a member of this year’s class.
-Anna Clark of Waukon met with a nasty accident Sunday while alighting from a car at Cherry Mound church. Her foot got caught and she fell backwards striking her back on the running board of the car. It was thought for a time she was seriously injured but she improved so as to be taken home that afternoon.
-A nice farewell surprise was sprung on Mrs. W. H. Wyse Sunday when neighbors gathered at the Park, bringing well filled basked of eats. A nice purse was made up and Dr. Dillon, with a few well chosen words, presented it to Mrs. Wyse, who, with her family will leave for Milwaukee this week to make their future home. We regret to lose this good family and hope they will find their new home agreeable.
-Mrs. P. C. Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Gregory (the latter formerly Pearl Oestern) with Ralph Oestern as driver, motored up from Dubuque Thursday and were pleasant callers at the M. J. Kelly home. The former good lady was a schoolmate of the writer and we attended the old log school in the Dahl District together back in the ‘70’s. It goes without saying we were sure pleased to see her.

DEATH OF MRS. ALEX BEALL
Mrs. Alex Beall, one of the lifelong residents of Jefferson township, who has suffered from heart trouble for several years, passed away at her home Tuesday of last week, aged 69 years, 11 months and 28 days. The deceased’s maiden name was Baker and she was born in Jefferson township, married and lived her entire life in that community. Her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Eva Reddy and two sons, William and Louis, are left to mourn the loss of a good wife and mother. The funeral was held Friday. Services, conducted by Rev. H. D. Temple, were held a the home at 9 a.m. and at the Methodist church in this city at 10 o’clock. Burial in Oakland Cemetery.

SISTER MARY BERCHMANS
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, May 30 - While the busy joyous preparations for approaching commencement excercises were in progress at St. Vincent academy, the Angel of Death silently visited the place and called the loved Sister Mary Berchmans to her eternal reward Monday afternoon.

Sister Mary Berchmans (Anna Flannagan) was born at Waukon, Iowa, May 1, 1863 and for forty years was a faithful and devoted member of the Presentation Order of Dubuque. Old students of the academy will learn with sorrow of Sister Mary Berchmans death. Pupils have come and gone during the past twenty years better and happier for knowing her and having witnessed the faithful devotedness of a true religious living the lowly hidden life of an ideal Presentation nun.

Funeral services for Sister Mary Berchmans were held at Mt. Loretto on Wednesday morning. Solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. J. Howell, chaplain of Mt. Loretto, assisted by Rev. J. J. Hanley of St. Patrick’s church, as deacon and Rev. George Schulte, Columbia college, as sub-deacon. There were also present in the sanctuary Rev. J. J. O’Brien and Rev. Joseph Dunn of St. Columbkill’s church, Rev. P. O’Malley of St. Anthony’s church; Rev. D. O’Sullivan, Waukon; Rev. P. J. Coffey, Farley; Rev. John Hawley, Carroll; Rev. J. M. O’Donnell, Otto Creek, and Rev. E. J. Kelley of Columbia college.

Sister Mary Berchmans is survived by three brothers: Thomas, Waukon; David, Pine Island, Minn., and John, Decorah. The latter two were at the funeral.

FAMILY PARTY HELD AT WEST UNION
Argo-Gazette, May 19 - Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Roggensack entertained a company of thirty-five relatives at their home Sunday for dinner and the afternoon in a belated celebration due to road conditions of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, which was March 31.
Mr. and Mrs. Roggensack were married at Lansing. Those present at the gathering Sunday were Mr. Roggensack’s father, Martin Roggensack, his sister, Mrs. F. A. Duhrkopf, both of Sumner, and his brother, E. J. Roggensack of Waukon. With these
Immediate relatives were Mr. Duhrkopf, Mrs. E. J. Roggensack and son Horace, and the following nephews and Nieces: Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Roggensack and son, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Roggensack and Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Roggensack, all of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Duhrkopf and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Traeger, all of Sumner; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jarachow and family of Oelwein; and Miss Ruth Roggensack of Sumner. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Detel, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. O. Detel, and Mrs. Dietel’s mother, Mrs. John Bakewell of Lansing, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Notbohm, all of Sumner.

MATRIMONIAL MATTERS

Dial—Leclere
The marriage of Miss Blanche Dial and Frank Leclere took place at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the home of the bride’s cousin, Mrs. A. E. Entwisle. Rev. Paul Krebs, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating, in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The bride has taught in the Waukon Public schools for a number of years and is a most estimable lady. The groom is a prosperous farmer and they will make their home on his farm two miles west of town. Mr. and Mrs. LeClere have the best wishes of a host of friends.

Eckert—Kelly
The marriage of two of Waukon’s popular young people, Miss Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eckert, and Earl Kelly, son of Mrs. F. E. Kelly took place at LaGrange, Ind., Monday, May 27, and the news came as a pleasant surprise to their many friends. The bride is a bright, capable girl and has been employed by Receiver W. G. Kane of the Peoples National Bank as accountant and stenographer. Of late she has had a similar position at Allegan, Mich. The groom is a proficient jeweler and watch repairer by trade and has been employed in the Vaun store. He recently resigned his position here and accepted one at Allegan, Mich., where the young couple will reside. They have the good wishes of a large circle of friends.

CHILD’S NARROW ESCAPE
Earl, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Quillin, living in the block west of the Methodist church, had a narrow escape from death by drowning shortly after supper last Wednesday, when he fell into the cistern at the home. The cistern is located under the summer kitchen and the floor on which he was playing gave way with him, precipitating him into the cistern, which contained six or seven feet of water. His mother saw or heard him and gave the alarm immediately. His father was at home and he was joined at once by his neighbors, D.D. Rogggensack and John J. Hart.

A pipe through which the water was pumped into the kitchen ran down into the cistern and the little fellow was pluckily hanging onto it. Mr. Quillin was lowered into the cistern by the two neighbors and he passed the boy up to them. In telling us of the accident Mr. Hart says they used poor judgment in lowering the heaviest on of the three, but they were too excited to think of weights. The boy had a chill after being taken out of the cold water and a physician was summoned, who, after examining him, decided that he was none the worse for his enforced bath.

CITY CHIT-CHAT, WAUKON — BRANCH OFFICE, SPRING AVE.
Wednesday, June 5, 1929
-Lincoln Rhythm Kings will play a dance at Princess hall, Lansing, on Thursday evening, June 8th.
-Clayton Arnold of Waterloo was a visitor in this city several days last week at the home of his friend, Robert Engrav.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leo Welch of Lycurgus became the happy parents of a fine eight and a half pound girl Sunday of last week.
-Mrs. Anna Killian of Des Moines was a visitor last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Thos Deviney, in French Creek township.
-Mr. and Mrs. E. Leschensky and daughter Joan motored to Marion, Wis., last Thursday for a week’s visit at the home of his parents.
-Another big epic, “The Trail of ’98,” and a Gus Edwards act Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, June 9, 10, and 11, at the Cota Theatre.
-Miss Bernice Rost, teacher in the Waukon High School, departed Wednesday of last week for Winona, Minn., where she will spend the summer vacation with home folks.
-Ray McCullough, traveling for the Excelsior Stove Manufacturing Company of Quincy, Ill., was a Decoration Day visitor here at the home of his friend, Miss Annette Riley.
-Mr. and Mrs. Harold Toney motored up from Waterloo Decoration Day and visited relatives and friends until Sunday. They are about to move from Waterloo to Omaha.
-Miss Jessie Baker of Osage, Ia., came over Tuesday of last week for a visit with Waukon friends and to be here for Decoration Day. She was a guest at the home of her friend, Mrs. J. H. Hager.

Dr. Martha McCullough Link of Dubuque came up Tuesday of last week for a few days’ visit in this city at the home of other sister, Mrs. Tom O’Malley and with other relatives and friends.

Miss May Reugenmeier, teaching in the Kansas City Schools, finished her year’s work and arrived Tuesday of last week to spend the summer vacation with home folks and friends. She was re-elected to her former position for the coming year.

Miss Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Malley of this city, who is a student in the medical school at the State University at Iowa City, came via Postville, Tuesday evening to spend the summer vacation with home folks and friends.

Francis and Cecelia, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kernan of Lafayette township, who have spent the winter at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Max Niblock, while they attended Waukon High School, have returned home last Wednesday.

Ray Volding, wife and baby and Mrs. Ralph Lee came down from St. Paul Monday of last week for a visit at the home of Mr. Volding’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Knudtson, on Round Prairie. Mrs. Charles Knudtson of Milwaukee joined the party of visitors Saturday.

Charles Dravis and daughter, Mrs. Cleo Kuehne and husband, motored up from Moline, Ill., Tuesday of last week for a visit over Decoration Day with Waukon relatives and friends. Mrs. Dravis has been here for some time at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. T. B. Stock.

Wm. Murphy, railroad man, and T. A. Murphy, D. S., both of Milwaukee, were visitors several days the past week with the Keenan families and other relatives. Their youthful days were spent in Jefferson township and they received a welcome from all who knew them.

Vincent, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Manning, living north of town, was a passenger for Milwaukee Tuesday of last week, where he has secured a good position with the telephone company. His brother and sister are already employed in that city and they will be company for each other.

The railroad man’s life is not a happy one these days. Conductor John Broskey, who went to the Cascade Branch two weeks ago when the morning and evening trains were taken off the Waukon Branch, got “bumped” there last week and returned here Wednesday of last week. Monday he went to work as conductor of a freight train from Marquette to LaCrosse.

-John Moroney of Mason City was a visitor over Decoration Day with his sisters, Misses Agnes and Teresa Moroney.
-Mrs. John C. Opfer underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils at the Waukon Hospital Friday afternoon.
-Fireman Earl Hanlon moved his family and household goods to Marquette Monday, the recent changes in the Waukon Branch compelling him to reside there.
-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matiak of LaCrosse were Waukon visitors Saturday with the Walter Hausman family, Mrs. Harriet Kaeser and other relatives and friends.
-Miss Althea Steffen has accepted a position waiting on customers at the Klingle Kandy Kitchen during the school vacation, commencing work Monday.
-Prof. Harry C. Eells of Cedar Falls and Mrs. Edward Spencer of Winona, Minn., were callers one day last week on the Simon Blagen family and on Mrs. Harriet Kaeser.
-Frank McCroden of Lake Mills, Iowa, was a week end visitor with relatives and friends from Saturday evening until Tuesday. He reports his restaurant business flourishing.
-Miss Marion Niehaus, who has taught the past year in the Mount Vernon, Iowa, High School, came by bus Sunday for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Niehaus.
-Miss Rita Connor left for Milwaukee via Postville, Tuesday evening of last week for a visit with her brother Leo and wife. If the young lady secures employment there she will remain.
-Clara Bow in “Three Week Ends” and an Our Gang comedy, “The Spanking Age,” in sound and movie-tone act with Bernardo De Pace Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at the Cota Theatre.
-Daniel P., son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McCauley of French Creek township, is a member of the graduating class of Columbia College, Dubuque. The commencement exercises are being held today.
-Otto Smeby of Kensett, Iowa, was an arrival last week for a couple of weeks visit with his brother Edward and sister, Mrs. Henry Martin and Josephine at Rossville Station, and other relatives and friends.
-Miss Theo Smith, teaching in the schools at Owatonna, Minn., finished her years work and arrived home Saturday. Later she expects to take a trip to California and attend summer school at the State University at Berkley.
-Mrs. Wallace Hawkins entertained twelve little girls at a party at the Cota Theatre last Wednesday evening and refreshments at the Vaum ice cream parlor in honor off the ninth birthday anniversary of her daughter Catherine.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bauercamper, who have been staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Regan, have gone to housekeeping in the rooms in the Mrs. Ruth Scoughton residence, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nagel.
-Mrs. Erna Edwards, who was here visiting her mother, Mrs. G. D. Elliker, and attending the high School commencement exercises, her brother Paul Elliker, being a member o the graduating class, returned to her home in Chicago Saturday.
-Mr. John Robinson and daughter Daisy of New Albin motored here Thursday to attend the Decoration Day Doings. The 88 year old Civil War veteran received a hearty greeting from his Waukon friends and all were pleased to see him looking so well.
-C. L. Bearce and sister, Mrs. H. W. Gardener and husband of New Hampton motored over last Wednesday afternoon on their annual pilgrimage to the graves of their parents in Oakland Cemetery. While here they were guests at the I. E. Beeman home.
-Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Edwards and three daughters, Betty, Mary Lou and Janet, motored to Walker, Iowa, Sunday for a visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards returned Tuesday, leaving the little girls for a several weeks’ visit with their grandparents.

Decorah Public Opinion - Chas. Altfillisch, Decorah architect, was at Waukon Tuesday, where he was on business, getting out plans for a fine residence there for Dr. Hastings. He is also drawing up plans for a new and up to date creamery at Waterville in Allamakee county.

-George Kneeskern, the crippled man who made a living for himself and family by selling shoe strings, pencils and other notions from door to door, and who was here two weeks ago, had the misfortune to lose $110 on the streets of Decorah Tuesday of last week. The Journal says he had the money with him to make a partial payment of the funeral expenses of his wife.
-Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Metcalf of Des Moines, her mother, Mrs. Herman Gaunitz, and his mother, Mrs. George Metcalf, motored up from Lansing Friday and visited at the E. F. Dougherty and Mrs. C. M. Stone homes. Mr. Metcalf returned to Lansing in the evening with the two mothers and his wife remained over night with Mrs. Stone. He came up Saturday after her.
-Miss Mae Doran of Tama, Iowa, was a visitor in this city last week with her cousin, Paul Duffy and wife.

For Sale—Early and Late cabbage plants; also tomato and cauliflower plants. Mrs. J. F. Kelley.

-Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lauerman left Tuesday by car for a week’s trip through southern Iowa, combining business with pleasure.
-Mrs. Paul Bakke and Mrs. H. E. Pleumer entertained at 6:30 bridge dinner last evening and also again this evening, at the Bakke home.
-Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Helming returned to Cedar Rapids Saturday after a several weeks visit at the home of their daughter, Mrs. A. C. Bahr.
-Melvin Hermanson of Waterville held the lucky number which drew the wrist watch given away Saturday night by the Hazel Cass Players at the close of their engagement in this city.
-Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hoffman of Rossville are the happy parents of a baby girl, born to them at the Hall Maternity Hospital Tuesday morning. The mother will be remembered as Miss Mabel Dougherty.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Flage and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Sanderman motored to Dubuque Wednesday to attend the commencement exercises at Dubuque University, the former’s son Alvin being a member of the graduating class.
-Roy McCullough, traveling salesman for the Excelsior Stove Mfg. Co. of Quincy, Ills., was a week-end visitor at the W. H. Riley home.

We Published an item from Calmar a couple of weeks ago saying the trains were to be taken off the Decorah Branch and the railroad company would institute bus service between Decorah and the main line at Calmar. Last week’s Decorah Journal in referring to the matter says: “It appears that these changes are not to be made and never have been seriously contemplated by the railroad authorities.”

A very pleasant gathering was held at the home of Mrs. Scott Jones in west Waukon Tuesday of last week, when a merry party of ladies assembled at the dinner hour with well filled baskets. The occasion was the celebration of the 82nd birthday of Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Emily Pitts. A fine dinner was served and the afternoon spent in social converse. This estimable lady, though advanced in years enjoyed the occasion immensely.

Alfred Barton, E. F. Dougherty and “ye editor” left in the Barton car at 12:30 Sunday, destination twin Lakes Resort near Hayward, Wis. Dougherty is loaded for “Musky” and Barton and the writer have high hopes of catching some trout, having an invitation to a trout stream near Cable, Wis., owned by Mr. and Mr. Phillipi, the latter formerly Miss Madge Eells of this city. Anyhow they will have a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Rosenau, proprietors of the camp, where they have stayed on several previous trips. The party expects to return Friday of Saturday.

-Wm. Johnson of Minneapolis came down Decoration Day for a visit until Saturday with his wife, who is here taking care of her aged mother, Mrs. J. B. Reid.
-John Stevens went to Richland Center, Wis., with his truck last Thursday and returned Friday with the household goods of Mr. And Mrs. Ray Nagel, who occupy the former Werhan house on the town line road.
-Miss Catherine Tierney and Patrick Tierney were visitors at the home of their sister, Mrs. John Schimming, at Decorah, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, going over to be present at the High School commencement exercises, their nephew, Charles Schimming, being a member of the graduating class.

Mrs. M. A. Creglow, who has spent the winter at Los Angeles, Calif., writes Waukon friends that she was at Boulder, Col., May 18, attending the funeral of her son, Charles Creglow, whose death occurred suddenly. The deceased frequently visited his mother in this city and those who have met him sympathize with the mother in her loss.

A letter was received at this office last Wednesday enclosing $2 and requesting that the Journal be sent to John Deviney, Decorah, Route 7. John is a son of Mrs. Thomas Deviney of French Creek township and he makes the seventh or eighth member of her family on our subscription list. He writes as follows: “I will be glad to see the home news. They are about through with corn planting on the farm and I have quite a bit of work to do here. I have done some carpentering and I have some painting to do.”

An automobile collision occurred during the noon hour Saturday at the intersection of Forest Avenue and East Main street from which the participants escaped serious injury.
Jehiel Johnson, driving a light Ford truck south of Forrest Avenue, as he came out on Main street hit a Ford car owned by E. E. Austin of Forest Mills and occupied by Mrs. Austin and son and Mrs. Wm. Ewing and son Robert, the latter driving. Both vehicles were badly mashed up and Mrs. Ewing was injured about the head and face. The others escaped with minor bruises. Mrs. Ewing’s injuries were dressed at the Waukon Hospital.

DECORATION DAY APPROPRIATELY OBSERVED
The weather man was kind to us Decoration Day, giving us a pleasant, pretty warm summer day. The forenoon was spent by those who have loved ones at rest in Oakland and Mount Olivet cemeteries in placing flowers on the graves and on the graves of friends whose relatives live elsewhere. There were few on which such tokens could not be seen and both cemeteries presented a beautiful appearance.

The Public School Band in their handsome uniforms inaugurated the public proceeding by parading at 11:30 a.m. on Main street and Spring Avenue and rendering several selections under the direction of Prof. Charles W. Phillips.

The Opera House was filled to capacity for the afternoon program. Front seats on the ground floor were reserved for the G. A. R. veterans, six of whom were present, namely, D. R. Walker, James Thomson, Emery Pratt, Henry Graham, George Beall and John Robinson, the latter from New Albin. Back of them were the United Spanish War Veterans, American Legion, W. R. C. and Legion Auxiliary. On the south side were seated the large number of little flower girls.

Hon. J. H. Hager served as master of ceremonies and the published program was given opening with the “Star Spangled Banner” by the Waukon Concert Band and the audience. The address by Prof. Harry C. Eells of Iowa State Teachers’ College, Cedar Falls, former Waukon boy and veteran of two wars, the Spanish American and World War, was a variant of anything we have previously heard. He began with a few remarks about is early days in Waukon, his pleasure at meeting old friends and paid an eloquent tribute to is father and mother, pioneer residents of Allamakee county. It was given under four heads, Justice, Freedom, Loyalty and Democracy, which he styled the jewels of American government. It was instructive and informative and perhaps of more lasting benefit to his hearers than the usual panegyrics indulged in by Decoration Day orators.

At the close of the program in the Opera House the procession, headed by the Waukon Concert Band, Chas. W. Phillips, Director, marched to Oakland Cemetery where the soldiers’ graves were decorated and the rest of the program carried out. The ceremonies of the day closed at 4:30 at the City Park with the lowering of the flag while the organizations stood at attention and the band played the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Card of Thanks
The undersigned wish to return their heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who assisted them during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father.
MRS. P. BRADY and FAMILY.

Proof of Will
To all whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of JAMES BURKE, DECEASED, late of Allamakee County, Iowa, has been opened and read in the office of the Clerk of District Court of Iowa in and for Allamakee county, and that June 26th, 1929 has been set for hearing the proof of said Will in said Court.
Witness my hand and the seal off said Court this 25th day of May 1929. WM. F. SHAFER, CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT. By O. H. Fossum, Deputy.

Dorchester News
-Merle Smith of LaCrosse spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. Floyd Kumpf.
-Gail Gantenbein and family of Albin called Thursday at the Russell Lane home.
-Mrs. Maurice Waters and daughter Anastasia spent last Friday with Mary Waters, who is employed at St. Francis hospital, LaCrosse.
-Francis Rowen and Miss Lucille Collins of Hanover were pleasant callers here Sunday.
-Martin Deviney and family of Lycurgus spent Sunday at the C. J. Schwartzhoff home.
-Miss Catherine Schulte closed a very successful term of school at the Washington district last week with a picnic, which was much enjoyed by those present.
-Mrs. Sam Eisenia and daughter Belle returned Thursday from a pleasant visit with LaCrosse friends.
-Sister M. Clamicus, who has been teaching at Decorah, is spending a few days with relatives in this vicinity.
-Miss Monica Danaher, who is employed at LaCrosse, is spending a few weeks at the home of her mother, Mrs. Helen Danaher.
-Mr. Palen and Clarence Forbes, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Forbes, former residents of this place but now of Milwaukee, Wis., called on friends here last Saturday.
-Walter Linde and family were Waukon business callers Friday.
-Mrs. Elmer Hegeson of the Iowa River spent last week at the Matt Kelly home.
-Mrs. Freda Backhaus, who has been ill the past week, is improving which will be good news to her many friends.
-Marcell and Bertrand Danaher were business callers at Decorah last Saturday.
-Roy Wenig and family of Charles City spent the week-end with Mr. W’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wenig.
-Miss Mary Cavanaugh spent a few days last week with friends at Dubuque.
-Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Larson of Locust spent Sunday at the Jesse Lane home.

New Albin News - Wednesday, June 5, 1929
E. O. Lenz, Local Representative
-John LaTronch and Robert Thompson were Waukon business callers last Tuesday.
-Chickens hatched during the month of June at 12 cents each. Mrs. Geo. Mauss, New Albin, Iowa.
-Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gerkey and children of Waukon visited Sunday at the Nickolas Colsch, Sr. home.
-Mrs. Albert Meyer, agent for Forney’s Alpin Krauter.
-Miss Cecelia Moore was a passenger for LaCrosse last Wednesday.
-Frank Buege and daughter Irene motored to Lansing last Thursday.
-Mrs. J. C. Coleman was a LaCrosse visitor Friday between trains.
-Father L. Hayes and L. J. Welsh motored to LaCrosse last Wednesday.
-Elmer Randall left Wednesday last for a visit with relatives at LaCrosse.
-M. Ishaim of English Bench returned Saturday from a brief stay at LaCrosse.
-Mrs. George B. May left Saturday for a visit with her husband at Oshkosh, Wis.
-Walter Mack of the Irish Hollow left Monday for Cedar Falls to attend summer school.
-Mrs. Verona Hausman and daughter Marian were at LaCrosse Wednesday of last week.
-Mr. and Mrs. George Kubitz and family of Dubuque visited relatives here over the week-end.
-George Pohlman of Jefferson Ridge finished sawing a large number of logs near town last week.
-County Attorney Richter and Clerk of Court Wm. Shafer of Waukon were business callers here last Wednesday.
-Higgins Bros. & Hosch have treated their oil service station to a new coat of paint in the national colors.
-Herbert Hayes left Friday for Cedar Falls where he will attend summer school at the State Teachers College.
-Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Holtz and two children of Dubuque were here Thursday visiting relatives at the C. T. Irons home.
-Mrs. Herman Rudnick and two children of McGregor were here Saturday between trains visiting at the George Reburn home.
-The Pat Burke family of the Iowa River and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Freilinger of the Winnebago Valley motored to LaCrosse Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schultz of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were here several days last week visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Bjorklund.
-Isabelle Eischeid returned Monday from LaCrosse, where she had been a patient at St. Francis hospital. Miss Pearl Pohlman accompanied her.
-Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rungstead and daughter of LaCrosse were guests at the home of the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Gantenbein, Thursday.
-Dorothy Hosch entertained a number of girl friends at her home last Saturday afternoon. The time was spent playing games and a delicious luncheon was served.

Terrence Medicus and son Harold of Janesville, Wis., came for a brief visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Medicus, also visiting relatives around Dorchester.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bellows and son Harold and their daughter, Mrs. I. Luetchens and daughter of LaCrosse, are visiting this week with their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Blegen at Chicago.

Irvin Thomson and three daughters of Dubuque came Thursday for a visit with relatives, Mr. T. returning on the evening train while the children remained for a longer visit at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Thomson.

S. C. Ferris of Spencer, Iowa, Mrs. Frank Hoffman of Dubuque, Miss Ferris of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Dora Cooper of Lansing spent Memorial Day here with relatives. The former informed the writer that this was his 19th annual Memorial Day visit here.

On last Sunday evening a happy group of merry makers gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, where a most enjoyable time was had dancing and at midnight a most delicious luncheon was served from the well filled baskets brought by the guests.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Verthein was the scene of a most happy gathering last Sunday afternoon when a number of relatives gathered to help celebrate the 63rd birthday anniversary of Mr. Verthein, bringing well filled baskets. The party was a complete surprise and a most delicious luncheon was served. The following were present: The Paul Stehr, Wm. Schuttemeyer, Herman Kurk and Henry Reinke families, all of Wheatland, George Marshall and family of LaCrescent, Minn., and Anna Schuttemeyer of Crooked Creek.

-Mrs. Mary Morgan was a LaCrosse visitor last Wednesday between trains.
-Mrs. Nick Colsch, Sr., spent several days last week with relatives at Waukon.
-George Meyer and family of Caledonia spent Sunday evening at the Ernest Verthein home.
-Miss Esther Reiser returned home Saturday from Clear Lake, where she has been teaching school.
-The John Becker family of near Lansing, visited Sunday at the A. Hammell home on the Sand Cove.
-Edw. Reburn and family of Dorchester were Sunday visitors at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Reburn.
-Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wittland and son Tyson and Mrs. Ida Messall of Lacrosse were here Sunday visiting relatives.
-C. D. Hartley was a business caller at LaCrosse Friday.
-Section boss Ed. Noel of Reno was a visitor here Saturday.
-Mrs. H. F. Timmerman visited from Wednesday until Saturday with relatives at Prairie du Chien.
-The W. F. M. S. of the M. E. Church will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ruth Tufts.
-Miss Irma Price returned home last Wednesday from an extended visit with relatives at St. Louis and other points.
-Miss Bernadette Kelly left Tuesday for Minneapolis after an extended visit with home folks, the F. L. Kelly family.
-Mrs. Stella Ransom and Miss Lillian Avery returned Saturday from Chatfield, Minn., where the latter has been teaching school.
-Mr. and Mrs. Hiller Teff of Waterville, Minn., motored here Sunday and will spend a week visiting relatives here and at Dorchester.
-Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kubitz and Mr. and Mrs. Ledford Irons visited Sunday at the home of the formers son Ed. at Spring Grove.
-Mrs. Ollie Keaster, Mr. and Mrs. George Reburn and son Warren and Wm. Stevens motored to Caledonia and LaCrosse last Sunday in the formers car.
-Walter Kurk, wife and sons came Wednesday for a brief visit at the Mrs. George Campbell home. They were accompanied home by the Frank Kurk family, who have been here visiting relatives.
-Peter Metzdorf left Wednesday for LaCrosse, where he underwent an operation for goiter Friday at St. Francis hospital.
-Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester LaTronch of Dubuque visited Monday between trains with his parents, Mayor and Mrs. John LaTronch.
-L. Stecklind and A. Mauer of Dubuque accompanied the O. Holz family here Thursday for a visit with the relatives of the latter.
-Sylvester Welsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Welsh of this city, was among medical graduates at the Iowa State University this year.
-John Kelly is having his restaurant remodeled, putting in a new glass front, also installing a new ice cream fountain. I. Imhoff and crew are doing the work.
-Joseph Murphy, wife and son of Marathon, Wis., and P. C. Murphy and daughters Mae and Genevieve of Caledonia were her Sunday, guests at the L. J. Welsh home.
-H. J. Metcalf and wife of Des Moines, Mrs. Mary Gaunitz of Lansing and Mrs. Alma Stone of Waukon were entertained at supper Saturday at the J. T. Robinson home.
-Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Willis and son Clyde returned to their home at Chicago last Thursday after an extended visit with the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schwartzhoff .
-The 4-H Club will meet Saturday evening, June 8th, at the home of Mrs. Henry Field. All members are requested to be present and any that wish to join the club are urged to attend.
-Mrs. Wm. Tippery is visiting relatives at Red Wing, Minn., this week.
-Chas. Hammell and family and the Misses Ursula and Elizabeth Becker spent Sunday afternoon at the Geo. Hammell home.

Miss Pearl Higgins closed a very successful term of school at the Cassville, Wis., and returned home Saturday by car accompanied by her friend Mr. Howard Stevens, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Seigfreid, the latter visiting over Sunday at the home of his brother Joe.

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Twite have recently moved into their new home purchased from Mrs. Mathilda Cohen, the Harry Dean family moving into the house vacated by Mr. Twite, and Dr. and Mrs. Field are now occupying the home of Mrs. Ann Dolan, vacated by the Dean family.

The Joe, Fred and Con Hammell families and Mark and Fred Mauss took dinner and supper at the Geo. Hammell home Sunday and needless to say the cousins had a grand time, but so did the brothers and sisters. The men thought it was great fun to fight for their places and put their feet under the same table they did when they were boys.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED
Last Thursday, May 30th, Memorial Day was fittingly observed in New Albin and respect was paid to the heroes of our wars who have gone to the Great Beyond and whose bodies lie at rest in our two cemeteries. The cemeteries were beautiful with the graves of the dear ones freshly cared for and decorated with all sorts of flowers and blossoming shrubs. The weather was ideal and a warm sun flooded its rays over the peaceful reverent scenes in both cemeteries. At 1:30 p.m. the band and school children gathered at the City Hall and marched to the New Albin Cemetery, where appropriate music was played by the Eitzen band and flowers placed on the graves of deceased soldiers by the school children. From there the band and children were conveyed to St. Joseph’s Cemetery west of town by autos and the same honors were given the heroes who sleep there. Next, the citizens of our city and community gathered at the City Park and heard the program. Father L. Hayes, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic church, and Rev. A. B. Gable of the Methodist church were the speakers of the day, and both paid a fitting tribute to our departed soldiers and to Old Glory. Everyone who heard the speakers could not but renew feelings of obligation to those who offered and gave their lives that the red, white and blue could proudly wave over our heads. Following the program a short band concert was given and the ladies cemetery Association served refreshments at the band stand.

Card Party Well Attended
The card party given at St. Joseph’s Catholic church basement last Thursday evening was well attended and a social good time was had by those present. Progressive 500 and euchre furnished the amusement and prizes were awarded as follows: In euchre Mrs. Mary Morgan and A. M. Pottratz won high honors, and at 500 prizes went to Miss Angella O’Reilly and Ernest Verthein. Refreshments concluded the evening’s entertainment.

LANSING MAIN OFFICE, BLUFF BLOCK Wednesday, June 5, 1929
-FOR RENT-Some tame pasture land. Inquire of James Foley, Sr., Harpers Ferry, Iowa.
-Lincoln Rythm Kings will plays at Princess Hall, Lansing, on Thursday evening, June 8th.
-FOR SALE- 16 ft. flat boat suitable for use with outboard motor, almost new; also 9x9 tent. Julius Boeckh, Lansing.
-Frank Strub and daughter Rita returned from LaCrosse, Thursday, where the latter had submitted to a minor surgical operation.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Seebold of Winona Minn., are visiting Lansing Ridge relatives, the Charles Zimmerman family, coming down last evening.
-Mrs. Frank Kelleher of Lafayette was on the sick list week before last and remained a few days at the home of her relative, Dr. J. W. Thornton, taking treatments.
-The I. C. High School base ball team scored a couple more victories the past week, beating Harpers Ferry at that place 10 to 3 on Decoration Day, and Waukon here Sunday 20 to 2.
-Roy Wenig, wife and daughter of Charles City were visiting home folks, the Albert Scharping family in this city, and numerous relatives throughout the county, several days last week.
-Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Riser motored to Iowa City, Monday, to witness the graduation of their soon Frank from the law department of the State University. The young man figures on locating in Waukon.
-A special train of 18 coaches carrying the Shriners of the Twin Cities to the national meeting of the order at Los Angeles, Calif., passed through Lansing about 8:30 o’clock last Thursday evening.
-Miss Helen Aschom, who recently completed her course at Bayless Business College, Dubuque, came home last Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Aschom, and enjoy a brief rest before taking a position.

Dr. and Mrs. Warren Hayes motored to Rochester, Minn., last week, where the latter consulted the Mayo clinic and is now taking treatment preparatory to undergoing an operation for goiter. The doctor drove home Saturday.

Mrs. R. A. Dunlevy visited Dubuque relatives, the W. B. Clark family over the week-end, riding down on Friday with Leo Tully in his “Hup” and returning on Monday morning’s train. If the Journal is shy on local news blame her visit for it.

J. W. Becking has enjoyed a visit the past week from a nephew, Louis stark and family of Athens, Wis. Mr. S. is a wealthy farmer, who rented his farm for a year, which time he is spending traveling and visiting relatives. From here he goes to Des Moines, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Minn., Watertown, S. D., and later on to California to spend the winter.

W. J. Barnes of South Lansing passed life’s 75th milestone Saturday, June 1st , still hale and hearty for a man of his years. Mr. Barnes in his younger days spent many years as a sailor and in the life saving service, and consequently has a fund of interesting experiences at this tongues end. We trust Bill will live to enjoy many more such anniversaries.

-Wanted- Cattle for pasture. Inquire of Ben F. Heatley, Harpers Ferry, Iowa.
-Mrs. Will Steiber and daughter Ferne of Lafayette were passengers for Dubuque Monday afternoon.
-Frank Murphy of Chicago arrived last Wednesday morning for a visit over Decoration Day with his brother Cyril and family.
-Mesdames John Fritz, Charles Zimmerman and Alfred Bechtel and Miss Celia Bechtel of Lansing Ridge were in LaCrosse between trains last Wednesday.
-Mrs. Adela Bakewell Kolle, who has been visiting her husband’s family since the death of her mother this spring , has returned to her home at Cristobal, Canal Zone, Panama.
-Mrs. L. Giroux of LaCrosse was down between trains Monday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Dave Hurm, in this city. Mrs. G. leaves soon for an extended visit at Seattle, Washington.
-Miss Laura Schisler went to Plattville, Wis., Saturday for a visit with the Harry Cordes family, former residents of Lansing and who renewed acquaintanceship here last year Homecoming.
-Miss Katherine Cassidy, the nurse, came down from LaCrosse Monday afternoon to be present at the commencement exercises at I. C. H. S. Tuesday evening, her brother, Richard being one of the graduates.
-Reith’s Uptown Hardware has now on exhibition a Meadows 3-speed electric washer, which they will be pleased to demonstrate to interested parties. The Meadows is a strictly high grade machine at a moderate price and is fully guaranteed.
-T. H. Bechtel and wife, Willard Marti, Donald Steiber, Art Wendel, Oscar Englehorn and the Misses Esther and Irene Decker, Leona Roth and Ferne Steiber formed a motor party to Waterloo Sunday and enjoyed a picnic dinner, driving home in the evening.

Mrs. Peter Rinehart of Chicago came up from Harpers Ferry last Wednesday afternoon where she had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Whalen, and went to the home of her sister, Mrs. Joe Wagner in Lafayette for a brief visit before returning to Chicago.

H. T. Bechtel and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Sess, went to LaCrosse last Wednesday morning to visit the formers daughter, Mrs. Miller, who is in a very weakened condition at Lutheran hospital as a result of a serious operation, a blood transfusion being found necessary to save her life.

The annual freight sale of damaged and lost freight on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific system, which was postponed a month, will be held Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6, says Crawford County Press. The warehouse is piled full and it looks like a larger sale than in former years.

Mrs. Fred Weipert of Miles City, Montana, has been visiting relatives in this county the past couple of weeks. Her father, William Schulze and three brothers, reside in or near New Albin, and she visited in Lansing with her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Zoll, leaving here last Wednesday to visit a married son at Bensonville, Ills., and with relatives in Chicago.

Mrs. James Gee of this city was apprised of the death of her niece, Miss Anna Elizabeth Englehorn, which took place Saturday evening at 7 o’clock at her home in Salem, Ore., after only a two days illness with spinal meningitis, aged about 27 years. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Bertha K. Englehorn, several brothers and sisters. The family is in quarantine and no further particulars are available.

Jack Whalen, who left Prairie du Chien about 6 weeks ago to accept the position of laying steel for the C. M. & St, P. for the summer months recently received the following telegram from J. T. Gillick, President of the road: “Congratulations on the record that you established Monday. Your gang laid more rail than was ever done before. I knew you would do it when you got started.” The work was done at Portage and Jack is now located at Linden, Wisconsin. He expects to return here this fall to resume his job as road master of this division - Prairie du Chien Press

-Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sandry and son Wayne drove to Iowa City last Wednesday, leaving the latter there for treatment at the State hospital. They returned home the next day.
-Mrs. Adeline Intlekofer and daughter Emma went to LaCrosse Tuesday morning to remain for several days while Emma takes medical treatment at St. Francis hospital.
-Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Walker of Chicago mourn the loss of an infant son, born last Wednesday at the home of the grandparents James Clancy, the little one living only a few hours.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Feurhelm spent a few days here last week visiting with relatives before going to their new location. Ernie will work for a construction company at Freeport, Ill., and Mrs. F. has a position in a beauty parlor in Dubuque.
-Leslie Spinner, wife and brother, Freddie, and Master Richard Doyle of Chicago, drove out Decoration Day for a few days’ visit and remained over for I. C. graduation exercises last night, the gentlemen’s brother, Herbert, being one of the class.
- Miss Emma Becking, who is employed at the Post Office at Marti, S. D., came yesterday morning for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Becking, and to be present at the graduation of her brother John.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farness and son Raymond, that lady’s mother, Mrs. Lunder, and Mrs. Luella Olson, all of Madison, Wis., were week-end guests of Lansing relatives, the Aschom boys and Mrs. Anga Riek, motoring over Saturday and returning Monday.
-Mrs. F. Asay and son Frank drove to Prairie du Chie Saturday, where they meet Milton Magnusson, who was returning from school work at Corning, Iowa. Mrs. R. W. Carroll accompanied them on the trip and Rufus also returned with them for a visit over the week-end.

SPECIAL MILLINERY SALE, four days only, June 5th-8th. Here is your opportunity to get a hat of silk and braid or straws, in styles at $2.50, $3.50 and $4.50 each. Children’s hats at $1 to $2 each, tams 75 cents to 98 cents each. Buy your summer felt hat now at reasonable prices. ELSIE HEFTY, Lansing.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stirn of Omaha, Neb., brought the remains of their infant son, Robert Lawrence, to this city last Saturday, and the little cherub was buried direct from the train in the Stirn lot in Gethsemane cemetery. The bereaved young parents have the sympathy of many friends in their hour of deep sorrow.

A serious accident occurred late Thursday evening when a Minneapolis laboring man named Ernie Johnson and aged about 65, was struck by a car driven by Willis Hartman. Mr. Johnson jumped off a moving freight train and plunged headlong into the Hartman car at a point near Erlich’s in South Lansing, young Hartman turning out and trying to dodge him. Johnson sustained a fractured skull, a broken leg and badly cut neck. He was given medical attention by Dr. Thornton, who took him to St. Francis hospital, LaCrosse, next morning, where he is receiving treatment at this writing.

-Mail clerk Roy Roeder and family of Algona motored here Monday for a vacation visit with Lansing relatives.
-Mrs. Leo Kline of Fargo, N. D. was an arrival Monday evening for a visit with home folks, the August Breuchert family.
-Kenneth and John Fellows, Thos. Saam and Marie May, students at the University of Iowa are home for the summer vacation.
-Miss Elizabeth Manning of Dubuque was a week-end visitor with Lafayette township relatives, arriving Saturday morning.
-Miss Bernita Bieber returned to her employment in Chicago after a week’s pleasant visit with home folks, the Ed. Bieber family in this city.
-Married, Saturday, May 4, at Dubuque, at the Cathedral parsonage by Father Miller, Carl F. Bechtel of this city and Miss Leota Hand of Emmetsburg, Iowa.
-Robert Olson arrived early this week from Chicago, where he is employed by Swift & Co., and will spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Olson.
-Lawrence Keenan, his son and a grandson drove down from LaCrosse Saturday and spent a few hours renewing old acquaintances in Lansing. They returned the same day.

DECORATION DAY HOMECOMERS
Of late years more and more Lansing residents of other years make it a point to get back for a visit Memorial Day and visit the graves of departed loved ones. There were many again this year, the Journal reporter noticing the following:
Linas Wittbecker and wife and Bert Wittbecker, St. Paul.
Mrs. B. A. Towle and Mrs. Chas. Tillotson, Madison, Wis.
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Dikeman, Milwaukee. It was Ezra’s first visit in seven years.
Mrs. Lyle Webb, Miss Rita Rachor, Mr. Gus Siepple and wife, Leo Tully and wife, Chas. Serene and wife, Joe Sweeney, wife and baby, Mrs. W. A. Sweeney, Karl Saam and a friend, Dubuque.
Mrs. B. DuCharme, Prairie du Chien.
Mrs. Ed. Schwaab, Monona.
N. T. Wilder, wife and daughter, Misses Mame and Martha Zoll, Minneapolis.
Frank E. Withrow, wife and mother, Mrs. T. C. Withrow, Art Miller and family, Alois Weiland and wife, LaCrosse.
Wm Blandow, Chicago.
Wm Johnson, Lyons, Iowa.
Frank Langford and daughters, Lizzie and Nell, and the formers son, Elkhart, Indiana.
E. J. Roggensack, wife and several of his family, Mrs. Augie Anderson and children, James Hartley and wife, Carl Halvorson, Waukon.
Mrs. Joseph Whalen, Marquette.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. H. Kerndt and daughter Gretchen, Davenport.
J. S. Ferris and two daughters, Spencer, Iowa.
Mrs. Maude Greer and Irma Price, Charley Hartley, J. T. Ryan, Wm. Stevens, Charley Travis, Edw. Bock, George Kumpf family and others of New Albin.
John Lahey, Borup, Minn. Mr. Lahey was a former resident of French Creek township, this county, and it is reported that he is thinking of re turning and making New Albin his home in the future. This would be good news to relatives there and his hosts of friends in the northern part of the county.

I. C. SCHOOL NOTES
Father Horsfield visited our school recently, coming to make arrangements for two of our teachers to take charge of his vacation school at Marquette and McGregor.

The Junior-Senior Banquet was held May 28 in the Assembly Hall of the school. The Hall was very artistically decorated with the class colors and large bouquets of flowers. The Juniors entertained the Seniors during the banquet with a very appropriate program. Charles Burke acted as Toastmaster. All the Seniors responded to toasts. Constance Foster welcomed the Juniors to the Senior Class. Robert Nachtwey gave a very unique response. The music was furnished by the Junior Orchestra. After the banquet both classes enjoyed a never to be forgotten social hour.

Wednesday, May 29, the Seniors invited the Juniors to a picnic. They spent the day at Calmar, visited the new church, and were heartily welcomed by Father Peikert and the sisters. They also visited several churches on the way, as well as other places of interest.

The Sophmores and Freshmen spent the day as guests of Margaret Wurtzel at her beautiful home at Thompson’s Corner. Every member of these classes is grateful to Margaret for her kind invitation as well as to her good parents for their generous hospitality.

The sewing and embroidering which was done by the girls of the high school for the China Missions and also the art work for the high school and grades was exhibited in the library and the reading room of the high school. The praise and approval of those who came to see the exhibit is a source of encouragement to the girls who spent much of their free time in doing this work.

School will close Tuesday with the Commencement Exercises.

The Building News published for the people of Lansing and vicinity.
-Matt Guider, Ed Shogren and geo. Scholtes each purchased enough of our four-foot heavy poultry wire for fencing off gardens. Otto Fish purchased 40 rods of 32-inch field fence.
-Raymond Steiber hauled out seven barrels of lime and cement to lay up a rock wall for a house he will build on his farm.
-Henry Marti, Oscar Sorlie and Leo Ferring were purchasers of Atlas Portland cement for repairs and foundations.
-Theodore Dee ordered enough Best Quality Outside White paint for repainting his house.
-Will Scholtes took out enough dropsiding 2-ply roofing for lining and galvanizing iron for roofing for a new brooder house he is building.
-Clarence Shogren took out ten sacks of Atlas cement and some galvanized iron for repairs he is making on the farm.
-Herman Steiber purchased five hundred sections for his bee hives. We have complete stock of bee supplies, including hives, frames, supers and sections, and indications are that there will be a lot of this material used this year.
-Theo. Pladsen drove down with his car and took out 16 sheets of corrugated galvanized iron, also nails for a new shed he is building.
-Fred Bartheld hauled out 300 brick, lime and cement for new tops on his chimneys. Decker Bros. are doing the work. P. E. RETHWISCH Telephone 86

ENGLISH BENCH (Written for last week.)
-Corn planting just about over.
-Miss Florence Snow spent last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Sadler. She will also visit her sister Lucille at Preston, Minn., in the near future.
-Lager Bros. recently put up 200 rods of woven wire and steel fence posts.
-Edwin Schultz assisted Henry Welper to finish planting his corn.
-Mrs. Fred Kumpf spent Friday at the home of her brother, Lew Dresselhaus.
-Levi Sires has opened up for business at Dorchester buying eggs and cream for the Grath Produce Co. of Postville and is paying Chicago prices. This is a splendid move for the farmers, thus saving a trip to town in the busy season. Mr. Sires calls at the homes twice a week and you get your check every week.
-Elmer Dolan, who had both arms badly burned at the fire at Mrs. Elsie Sommermeyer home several weeks ago, is still partly laid up.
-Mrs. Joe Hartley and daughter, Mrs. Clyde Sadler, handed the writer a check for $2.00 to send the Journal to Miss Belle Hartley, R. N., at Detroit, Mich., as a birthday gift.
-The ladies Aid Society of Mt. Hope will meet with Mrs. Ben Hartley on Wednesday afternoon, May 29.
-Mrs. Geo. Weber, Sr., is spending this week at her old home near Eitzen with her son George.
-John Waters and daughter Margaret were noticed here Saturday.
-John R. Johnson and wife came out from their home at Lansing Friday for a few days visit at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Art Beardmore and family. Mr. Johnson returned home Saturday, his wife remaining for a longer visit.
-The Edwin Schulte family and Henry Welper were at Postville Friday.
-Rev. A. C. Prust and family now enjoy their pleasure rides in a new 6-cylinder Essex Coach, purchased at Spring Grove.
-The Dewey Gramlich family attended church at Mt. Hope Sunday and were dinner guests of Rev. Prust.
-Florence Snow and Leona Welper were Sunday callers at the home of Gladys Martin.

LOOKING BACKWARD - 1904 Twenty-Five Years Ago 1904
Wednesday, at Dubuque, occurred the marriage of Miss Frankie Von Berg, a prominent young lady of Cassville, Wis., and Robert Cavers, popular young merchant of Lansing.

Lansing High School graduated a class of 15 on May 27 as follows: Susan Scholtes, Wilma Rud, Cleveland Kerndt, Mae Brophy, Leonard Nelson, Anga Aschom, Olaf Olson, Maud Piers, Ernest Gaunitz, Leo Hufschmidt, Mabel Johnson, Sadie Leppert, Carl Wiecking, Alfred Trayers, Adah Albert.

Mrs. Maria Halverson, aged 69, died May 26 (1904) at her home in Lafayette. She was born in Norway and came to Lansing in 1870. A husband and eight children mourn her loss.

The Allamakee Sunday School Convention met at Waukon May 27-8 and elected officers as follows: President, Fred W. Erickson; Vice Pres., A. B. Cook, Postville; Secretary and Treasurer, R. F. Wittbecker, Lansing; who was voted a purse of $25 for his good work as field man.

-The “J. S.” runs the first excursion to LaCrosse June 17.
-Ed Whalen and wife of Ramsey, Minn., are visiting home folks; Minnie and Eda Redo were here last week from Mabel, Minn., also J. B. Funke and wife, LaCrosse.
-Guy Leach and wife have returned from Kiethsburg, Ill.; Mrs. M. Rellihan is home form Dubuque; Mrs. J. W. Thomas and daughter Anna and H. E. Taylor are back from their California trip.
-H. Nielander and wife left Monday on the Steamer Quincy for the St. Louis Fair.
-Otto Hagen will be carrier on the new rural route out of Waukon.

Moritz Kerndt, Jr., is home form Chicago; Joe Tully is up from Dubuque; Alice Hegg has finished her school work at New Albin; Mrs. B. Tully and son Leo are visiting in Sioux City; Henry Wentzy and wife of Pukwana, S. D. are guests of relatives, the lady being formerly Clara Wuest; Mrs. Jacob Zerbis and daughter, Mrs. Gertie Harned, are back from McGregor.

-G. J. Thomthe is with Lansing relatives; Hute Hazelton is up from Dubuque; Mr. and Mrs. M. Kerndt, Sr., are visiting in Des Moines.
-Mae Elmendorf spent last week in McGregor, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Warner.
-Mrs. Celia Mathis and daughters of Thompson’s Corner and John Plein took the packet Quincy at Lansing for the St. Louis World’s Fair.
-Fred Wareham, the wagon maker, and family have moved to Calmar.
-The night operators n the Dubuque division have nearly all been laid off. This includes two New Albin boys, Collins and Lahey.
-H. Schierholz had taken an option on the Cowles 40 acres north of Lansing at $900.

Tuesday night of last week a barn belonging to Charles McCormick of Cherry Mound was struck by lightening and destroyed by fire. Also 3 horses, hay, grain and farm machinery. The loss is heavy as only $400 insurance was carried.

-T. W. Melavin and wife of Harpers Ferry have gone to the St. Louis Fair; and Kate Casey has returned to Colorado.
-Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James Kibby of French Creek, May 27 (1904), a daughter.

David Inman, father of Willard Inman of New Albin, died Monday at the home of his son. He had come from Kansas a few weeks ago.

-A twice-a-week mail service for French Creek people will be started June 7, with Russell Lane as driver.
-Rob Thompson of New Albin had another runaway last week, but as usual escaped unhurt.

LOOKING BACKWARD -1894 Thirty-Five Years Ago. 1894
-A monster sea whale is being exhibited in a show boar along the river.
- Harpers Ferry and Paint Rock will celebrate the 4th. Lansing Cornet Band will play.
-French Creek post office has been discontinued.

W. E. Fleming is in Dubuque; Mrs. Jerry Dunlevy and son Jamie are over from DeSoto; J. B. Funke, LaCrosse; May Frye, Kearney, Nebr.; W. Travis, G. Kumpf and Henry Rippe, New Albin; Peter Dempsey is home from dental studies at Iowa City; A. M. Fellows and wife are attending Masonic Grand Lodge at Cedar Rapids.

-John Broderick and wife of Lansing will soon start on a trip to England.
-Harpers Ferry will incorporate soon in order to have a mulct saloon.
-J. J. Dunlevy is attending R. C. Mutual Protective Society state convention at Fort Madison.
-John Widmeier is home from Weeping Water, Neb.
-Grant Ladd, the carpenter, is making some needed improvements to the public school building.
-Andrew Sandry and Jacob Hirth of Mays Prairie have installed new wind mills.
-Bryan Tully has opened up a mulct parlor in Lansing.
-Mrs. Michael Faye died Saturday and was buried in Lansing Catholic cemetery Monday. She was aged 65 years and a good Christian mother.

Lansing High School graduation will be held June 15, 1894.The class roll is as follows: John Kemble, Leonard Rud, Illyria Turner, Jennie Fellows, Mattie Gobell, Belle Duffy, Gena Haug, and Mamie Torrey.

-J. J. Hughes, a former Allamakee boy, has been appointed postmaster at Fargo, N. D.
-The infant child of Abe Bentley of South Lansing died Sunday after a two months’ illness.
-Frank Taylor, the Waukon printer, has gone to Cedar Rapids to work.
-Conductor Dan Robbins was home at Waukon over Decoration Day; Dr. Earle departed Monday for Tomahawk, Wis., to visit H. H. Hemenway and fish for trout.
-John Bowen of Union Prairie twp. was injured in a runaway accident Monday.
-Mrs. Terence Bresnahan of Hanover raffled a horse at Armory Hall Wednesday evening.
-Lillian Hayes of Waukon now drives her pony to a handsome canopy top buggy, a present form her brother James.
-Rev. Strickland will preach the Baccalaureate sermon at Waukon M. E. church next Sunday.
-Will Clark, the Waukon barber, has sold a half interest in his shop to Billy Lycett.
-Drs. Strock and Earle of Waukon straightened a crooked finger for Jimmy Hayes last week.
-At Lycurgus church June 5 took place the marriage of Eugene Byrnes, Waukon grocer, and Maggie Regan, daughter of Thomas Regan of French Creek township.
-J. F. Dougherty and family, D. J. Murphy, George Helming and Henry Carter of Waukon are Twin City visitors this week.
-Waukon council fixed the “mulct” license at $1,100 and granted permission to Lew Reid and Wm. Fitzgerald to run salons.

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Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror
Lansing, Allamakee co. Iowa
Wednesday, June 26, 1929

HON. M. F. HEALY, NOTED IOWA DEMOCRAT, DIES.
Fort Dodge, Ia., June 24, --(AP)—
Funeral services for M. F. Healy, Iowa democratic leader, who died at his home here yesterday, will be held Wednesday. Mr. Healy, a delegate to eight democratic national conventions, led the campaign in Iowa for Alfred E. Smith in the presidential battle last year. Although blind, Healy carried the battle for a Smith delegation for Iowa and then, as a national convention delegate, he seconded the nomination of the New York governor. The first skirmish won, Healy aided in organizing the Iowa Smith-Robinson club and carried on an active campaign in behalf of the candidates. Loss of his sight several years ago did not prevent his continuation of an extensive law practice. He was famous in Iowa courts for his ability as an orator. Healy, who was 66 years old, was born at Lansing, Iowa. He had lived in Fort Dodge for the last 47 years. A widow, four daughters, two sons, two brothers and five sisters survive him.
---The writer learned of the death of Mr. Healy Sunday afternoon shortly after relatives had been apprised by telegram off his passing, which though not unexpected, was not thought to be so near at hand. The news came in the sense of a personal loss to us, having known deceased from boyhood up to young manhood when he left Lansing forty-seven years ago. He was born on a farm in Taylor township, almost within the shadow of St. Joseph’s church. It was always a pleasure to meet and greet him on his return visits, and when he did not come early in May of this year, we made up our mind that we had seen him for the last time at Homecoming last year. We hope to be able to give in our next an extended and appropriate obituary from one of the Fort Dodge papers and in the meantime trust that Mike has already entered into the joy of the Lord.

Death of Mrs. T. B. Stock.
The death of Mrs. T. B. Stock took place at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Meierkord. She became ill with the malady that caused her death at Denver, Col., last December. Everything possible was done for her relief. She was treated at the Battle Creek, Mich., Sanitarium and was for a time at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Dravis, at Moline, Ill., coming here last January and has been cared for since at the home of her sister, Mrs. Meierkord. She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and death came to her relief as stated above.

Catherine Johanna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bieber, pioneer settlers, was born Sept. 22, 1873, on the family homestead a mile east of Waukon, and was at the time of her death aged 55 years, 9 months and 2 days. Save for a brief residence at Denver, Col., her entire life was passed in this community.

She was united in marriage with Theodore B. Stock May 11, 1896, who, with a daughter, Mrs. George Medary of Denver, Col., are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and indulgent mother. Mrs. Stock is also survived by a brother, Philip Bieber, sisters, Mrs. John Huecker, Miss Emma Bieber, Mrs. Fred Meierkord of this city, and Mrs. Charles Dravis of Moline, Ill., also two grandchildren.

Mrs. Stock was a life long member of Zion Reformed church and was prominent and active in the church and Sunday school. She was a splendid woman in all respects and her husband, daughter, brothers and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their great loss.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. R. R. Elliker, will beheld at the Meierkord home at 4 p.m. today and burial takes place in Oakland Cemetery.

ADDITIONAL WAUKON NEWS.
-Leland Richie has gone to Chicago, leaving for the big city Saturday. If he secures suitable employment his family will join him there later on.
-Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Thomas drove to St. Paul Saturday with Mrs. E. T. Sterlin and Miss Lou Schafer of Chicago, to spend Sunday with their daughter Dorothea.
-Thomas Ford of Esteline, S. D., came last Friday for his annual visit with Allamakee relatives, the Jas. Ford family of Waterville, M. J. McCormick folks of Cherry Mound, Matt Hurm family in Lafayette and Frank Tully’s in this city.
-Mrs. Arthur Tetzloff and children of Minneapolis, who have been guests for a week of the Carl Schafer family and other relatives, left Monday for Milwaukee to visit the lady’s aunt, Mrs. Gugler. Miss Bernice Schafer of Route 2 accompanied them.
-I. R. Gronlid, son of Rev. C. J. Gronlid, a former popular N. E. L. pastor of Lansing, who has been Sup’t of the Consolidated High School at Lytton, Iowa, several years, orders his Journal changed to Valley City, N. D., and adds: “I am taking my vacation this year in the form of teaching in the State Teachers College here. A real rest; but pleasant work in an agreeable environment.”
-Mrs. John Downs of LaCrosse, Wis., passed away last week, aged 65 years. Her maiden name was Emma Hentrich, and she was born and married in this city. She had been a resident of LaCrosse since her marriage to Mr. Downs, who was a railroad man and at one time alderman of the 15th ward. She was a good Christian wife and mother and a devout member of the Catholic church. The husband, four daughters and one son survive, also a number of sisters, and one brother. The funeral was held Friday from St. James church. Requiescat in pace.
-Mrs. Wm. S. Hart, daughter Alicia and son Malcolm, who had been visiting Chicago relatives, returned Saturday. Mrs. Hart, with her daughters Nellie and Alicia and son Malcolm expect to leave the latter part of this week for Los Angeles, Calif.
-Mrs. C. M. Stone and Miss Lydia Carter will entertain a party of lady friends at 1:30 o’clock luncheon at Landmark today, complimenting Mrs. L. C. Hardon of Chicago and Mrs. Len Hanson of Buxton, N. D. After luncheon they will return to the home of Mrs. Stone, where the afternoon will be spent at bridge.
-Miss Viola, daughter of Mrs. C. P. Nierling, of French Creek township, died Monday evening at the local hospital, following an operation for appendicitis a week previous. The cause of death was peritonitis. The deceased was 22 years old and was born and reared in French Creek township. She is survived by her mother, six brothers, two sisters and two half sisters. Mrs. Nierling is having more than her share of trouble, having been called upon not long ago to mourn the death of her father, Peter Smith, and has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning, requiem mass at the St. Mary’s church, Lycurgus, and burial beside her father in St. Mary’s cemetery.
-Billy Spinner, with his brothers Kenneth and Jim, and a Pohlman boy from New Albin, went to Janesville, Wis., yesterday, expecting to drive back four new Chevrolet cars.

THE COUNTY WOODMAN PICNIC.
The weatherman was kind as usual to Lansing in the brand of weather furnished for the M. W. A. County Picnic last Thursday. The day was ideal and a nice breeze kept everybody cool and comfortable and in a most congenial frame of mind. The attendance might have been larger but for the busy season with farmers and the fact that Waukon was in the throes of the hottest city election in the history of that city. As it was, Waukon’s School Band and the Drill Team of the Royal Neighbors from there were practically the whole show, and a good one at that. The band, Drum Major and all, under the direction of Prof. Phillips for less than six months, made a most remarkable showing and certainly reflected credit upon their teacher, school and the city. As one lady put it, “Waukon can have bank failures galore, but you have to give it to them in matters of civic pride and community cooperation.”

-The band gave a concert at the City Park at 10:30 and shortly after 11 o’clock, while the sightseeing trip to Mt. Hosmer and Winneshiek Lookout was on, paraded down Main street up Second street to Ballou, down Ballou to Front, south on Front to Main, up Main to the New Dudley House, where the speaker of the day, National Lecturer T. H. Duffy, was serenaded thence back to the Park, where dinner was served in genuine picnic style from well filled baskets brought along by visitors and some of the local members, coffee and cream being furnished free.

After dinner the band played for the Royal Neighbors drill, which elicited hearty applause and later on Drill Master Herman Johnson and “his girls” (all married but one) gave another exhibition at the request of some of the late comers. The ladies names are: Bella Kosbau, Marie Hausman, Myrtle LeTourneau, Bertha Hendrickson, Myrtle Elsheimer, Mayme Kaveny, Louise Dee, Lou Mason, Ethel Sadler, Amanda Waldran, Mabel Hausman, Jessie Senneff, Maude B. Kelly, Catherine B. Fitzgerald, Louise Hausman, and Ruth Wiedeman.

Then R. G. Miller, President of the Day introduced G. W. Haines, 82, of Waukon, dean of Allamakee Woodmen and “Father of the Revived County picnic” and turned the program over to him. Mr. Haines gave a brief history of county Woodcraft and the effort at reviving the once popular county picnic, winding up by putting it to a “both hands up” vote of the crowd whether or not the picnics were to be continued, and the vote was declared unanimous for continuance. A County Picnic Association will be organized later on and function in time for a rousing good picnic next year. The speaker of the day was next introduced and for about half an hour held the crowd in rapt attention, closing with one of the finest perorations on “Motherhood” we have ever heard. The local camp and others in the county deserved the rebuke they received for being inactive in the past and it is hoped it will have a good effect on them in the future.

Mr. Duffy contended that a Woodman was not doing his full duty by paying dues and attending meetings but should be up and acoming all the time and a lay preacher of the gospel of Woodcraft in season and out of season. He refuted the “old line” stereotyped statement that a Woodman has to die to benefit from the order and deservedly complimented the Waukon School Band and the R. N. A. drill team.

The ball game, one of the best ever played at Athletic Park and treated at length elsewhere, and the Outboard Motor Boat Speed Exhibition followed. During the latter L. T. Hufschmidt, Manager of the Lansing Button Co., gave an act not down on the bills, his boat capsizing and throwing him into the water while making a sharp turn. Fortunately Ben Sweeney’s flat boat was near at hand and promptly came to the rescue. Eric Eastman and Harvey Feurhelm easily carried off the honors at quoits. Between forty and fifty couples tripped the “light fantastic toe” to the music of Con Spinner’s Old Time Orchestra and brought the picnic to a fitting close. The crowd was orderly and can come again but next time we hope that our citizens generally will show more interest in it than they did this time. The Park was nicely decorated but aside from that there was nothing to indicate that anything unusual was going on. Miss Louisa Boeckh had an old registry book of the 8th Woodman Picnic, Aug. 23, 1904, which was used again June 20th, and 129 signatures of visitors secured.

HARPERS FERRY.
-“Happy” Reilly of Lansing visited relatives here last Sunday.
-Mrs. E. J. Houlihan of Madison, Wis., is visiting friends here this week.
-John Quillin’s barber shop will be closed all day and evening on the
Fourth of July.
-Dr. Dillon of Waterville was a professional caller here Thursday and Friday of last week.
-Mrs. Roy Boardman went to Prairie du Chien last Wednesday for a visit with home folks.
-FOR SALE—17 acres of mixed timothy and clover. Thomas H. Fitzgerald, Harpers Ferry, Iowa.
-The Joe Hawe family of Wexford were down Sunday to see the new baby at the Phil Gavin home.
-If you have anything in the news line kindly mail or hand same to the writer, Mrs. L. L. Boardman.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Hart and Anna Clarke of Waukon were over Sunday visitors at the A. E. Damon home.
-Pete Conway came up from Dubuque last Wednesday on business, returning to the Key City next day.
-Bess Barbaras of Minneapolis came Friday for an over Sunday visit with home folks, the N. Barbaras family.
-A large number of our enthusiastic baseball fans saw Harpers win from the strong DeSoto, Wis., team at Lansing last Thursday.
-John Powers and Mrs. Frank Meyer drove to West Union Saturday morning and were accompanied home by Frank Meyer and Will Cota.
-Nick Barbaras, Jr. and family of New Jersey arrived last Wednesday for a visit with the N. Barbaras family, leaving for home Thursday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Payne and family drove over from Algona, Saturday, for a visit with the lady’s home folks, the N. Barbaras family.
-Ethel Hogan, Everista and Eulalia Collins motored to Dubuque last Wednesday for a visit at the B. G. Bassler and L. B. Oestern homes. They returned Sunday accompanied by Mildred Burke, who will visit relatives here.
-Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gavin became the proud parents of a fine baby girl last Friday afternoon. Mother and baby are getting along nicely and Phil rather likes his new title of “Daddy.” She was baptized Sunday by Father Nolan and given the name Mary Lou Aloise, the sponsors being Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Boardman.
-Mr. and Mrs. Urban Healy and daughters Lila and Clare of Lansing visited at the Mrs. J. J. Crowe home last Sunday.

FARM BUREAU MEETING.
The first lesson on nutrition was given by Miss Ruth Assna, specialist from Ames, at the home of Mrs. Leroy Phipps June 20th. This important lesson was on health balanced rations, and the special food needs of the body were explained and plans were made to prepare and serve a good wholesome meal at the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Steiber in Lafayette township July 18th. Taylor and Lafayette townships are to work together in this course, so it is hoped that each school district in those townships will be represented at this meeting. The following were present at the first lesson: Mesdames Wm. Steiber, Adolph Mathis, Leroy Phipps, Emil Krapfle, M. J. Foley, Jas. Livingston, Fred O’Reilly and Cyril Garin.

LANSING LOCAL.
-Mrs. Anna Meyers of Dubuque came up yesterday for a visit at the home of her brother, William Sess and family, on Route 2, and with other relatives.
-The Misses Alice and Helen Warren of LaCrosse were guests of home folks, the Tom Warren family of Village Creek, over the week-end. The former came down by car Thursday evening and the latter by train Friday.
-Herbert Hanson, a student at the State University at Madison, Wis., where he is taking a course in engineering, was an arrival last week to spend his vacation with home folks, the Peter Hanson family of South Lansing.
-Miss Marcella Miller came down from LaCrosse, yesterday noon, to see her father, John Miller, who is being cared for at present at the home of his sister, Mrs. Annie Dikeman, and whose condition is now very poorly.
-Miss Margaret Conway is at present enjoying a visit in Chicago with friends, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Halliday. The lady was formerly Miss Mary Flood and her brother Jack is working in the big city and makes his home with her.
-The car of oil to be used on the city streets is now on the South Lansing sidetrack and they are being graded preparatory to putting on the same. Many housewives always oppose the oiling but it at least solves the dust problem for the season.
-Mayor A. M. Fellows, wife and son John, left Sunday in their new Buick Coupe for a visit of a week or two at the home of their son, Dr. Bert Fellows, at Newton, Iowa. Mayor Pro tem Walter Aschom will be in charge of city affairs during Mr. Fellows’ absence.
-Several mild cases of scarlet fever are reported among the Dr. Thornton children and Art Olloff’s little boy also has the disease in a light form. Jerry Dunlevy now seems to be on the mend, and it is hoped that this will be the end of the outbreak of this very contagious disease.
-Ed. Stafford, wife and son Dick of Des Moines came by car yesterday for a visit with his sister, Mrs. Martin Whalen and family, coming from Dubuque, where they had been visiting relatives. Mr. Stafford is taking a well earned vacation from his duties as bookkeeper for a big plumbing concern.
-Mrs. Henry Fitzpatrick and baby daughter Mary terminated an extended visit with home folks, the Martin Whalen family, Monday. They were accompanied on the trip by Miss Genevieve Murphy and stop at Portage, Wis., for a couple of days visit with the W. J. Whalen family before returning home to Milwaukee.
-Reinhold Nees and W. H. Guider, with George Munz of the Ford garage as driver, in the Nees car, made a trip to Dubuque and return on Monday. Mr. Nees consulted Dr. Gratiot, with whom he is treating for his eye trouble and Mr. Guider looked after some business matters while there. C. N. Smedsrud acted as weighmaster during his absence.

WATERVILLE.
-Tom Moore of Brownsville, Minn., drove down Sunday and was accompanied home by his father, Frank Moore, who will make him a few weeks visit.
-Mrs. Pat Brady and family of Waukon were visitors here Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Max Witlinger and grandson John were welcome visitors Sunday at the M. J. Kelly home.
-Mr. and Mrs. Rob Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Elliott, with Cyril E. as driver, were visitors at the Wm. Heffern home Sunday.
-Miss Bessie Nicolson of Prairie du Chien is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heffernan.
-Richard Moore and sister Lizzie of Jefferson township drove down Sunday and were guests at the John McGeough home.
-Dr. Dillon recently purchased a new Ford coach from the Harpers Ferry dealer, trading in his old car.
-Otto Hanson has purchased a new Ford coach and now can take his family out in style.
-Miss Helen Gaynor and Mrs. Joe Johnson were guests of Mrs. Theo. Jacobson, Friday.
-Mrs. Mike Gavin and family of Wexford drove over Sunday for a visit at the Rob McGeough home.
-Mrs. Tim McGuire of Litchfield, N. D., is here visiting Cherry Mound relatives.
-Archie Uglum and bride returned the last of the week from their honeymoon trip to Minnesota and South Dakota. They will make a short visit here before taking up their residence in Milwaukee, where the groom is employed as a plasterer.
-Marcus Tysland has been on the sick list the past few weeks with stomach trouble.
-We regret to say that Oliver Dahl, one of the pioneer settlers of Paint Creek township, has been ailing all spring and is still confined to his bed.
-Joe Johnson was called to Dubuque last Thursday to resume his duties as brakeman on the Milwaukee Ry.
-Prof. Clem McCormack spent several days the past week visiting friends at Cascade.
-Quite a number from here attended the Woodman Picnic at Lansing last Thursday. They report a good time but rather a small crowd.
-A nice start has been made the past week on the new oil station. Eddie Erickson is doing the brick work and getting along nicely. It looks as though we will have a new oil station in the near future.

CHERRY MOUND. (Written for last week.)
-Monica Cahalan is enjoying a visit with California relatives and friends, going out about June 1st.
-Dr. Norbert Kelly returned Tuesday from Iowa City, where he completed his course in dentistry at the State University.
-Freda Kelly has gone to Lake city, Iowa, where she has employment during the summer months.
-Norman Cahalan spent the past week in Iowa City.
-James Slattery, M. J. and Lawrence Kelly went to Dubuque Friday to attend the laymen’s retreat.
-Ryder Brothers are enjoying a visit from their sisters Marie, Helen and Mrs. Kabbe and children the past couple of weeks.
-Miss Teresa Cox, R. N., of Dubuque is caring for D. F. Heffern, who is recovering nicely from his sick spell.
-The John Slattery family spent Sunday with Mrs. S.’s sister, Mrs. Tade Fitzgerald, at LaCrosse. Dr. Norbert Kelly accompanied them and proceeded from there to Minneapolis for two weeks’ training at the military training camp.
-Mrs. L. D. Tarrance and children came over from Bridgeport, Wis., Saturday for a visit with relatives here and at Paint Rock.
-J. J. Broderick and J. F. McCormick motored to Independence Sunday and were accompanied home by Hugh Broderick.
-Twin girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tade Fitzgerald of Bird Island, Minn., at St. Ann’s Hospital, LaCrosse, June 1st, one of whom died at birth. The mother was formerly Miss Rose Mullaney of Waukon.
-Lawrence Slattery and sister Mame, Mrs. B. J. Dillon and daughter Helen and Mrs. D. F. Heffern motored to Dubuque Monday morning to attend the reception into the order of the Visitation of Miss Catherine Kelly, who will be known in religion as Sister Mary Paschal. Rev. M. D. O’Neill who was also in attendance at the ceremonies returned with them for a few days visit with relatives.
-Lawrence, Joseph, Maurice Kelly, accompanied by their mother and brothers of Harpers Ferry, went to Dubuque Friday and on Monday witnessed the beautiful reception of their sister Catherine into the order of the Visitation.

WAUKON BRANCH OFFICE, SPRING AVE. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1929. CITY CHIT-CHAT.
-Glasses repaired by Gilchrist.
-The Misses Mildred Farnham and Joyce Heiser were Dubuque visitors last week, going down Wednesday and returning Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ard. Stilwell went to Rochester last Wednesday, where he will undergo a physical examination by the Mayo Clinic.
-Miss Hazel Kibbey, who is employed in Chicago, came the fore part of last week for a vacation visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kibbey.
-Rev. Paul Krebs of this city occupied the pulpit of the Third Presbyterian church at Dubuque Sunday. His subject was “The Lost Consciousness of Sin.”
-Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Dougherty and three children motored to Minneapolis Friday for a visit with her brother and two sisters residing there. They will return the latter part of this week.
-Hon. J. H. Hager and wife motored to spirit Lake Sunday, where they were met by friends with whom Mrs. Hager will spend a couple of weeks at the summer resort. Mr. Hager returned Monday.
-John McGourty, former Waukon boy, now living at Minneapolis, was an arrival Friday. He comes here to cook for contractor Griffith and his crew of workers grading Road 13.
-ELKADER REGISTER: “Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hagen and family drove to Waukon Sunday to visit with relatives. Their little son Jimmie remained there for a longer visit with relatives.
-Mrs. Alvin Robbins returned to her home at Minneapolis Saturday after a week’s visit with her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Robbins, and his cousin, Mrs. Dudley Hale.
-Mrs. A. R. Allison was “at home” Wednesday afternoon of last week to a party of lady friends at a Kensington. Dainty refreshments were served and a pleasant social time enjoyed.
-The third division of the M. E. Mite Society held a 15 cent social Tuesday afternoon of last week at the Thomas Hartley home. There was a good attendance and the receipts were $11.35.
-Dr. and Mrs. S. N. Brooke moved Tuesday of last week from the rooms over the Dravis grocery store, which they occupy during the winter, to their summer home on East Court street.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thomson and little son motored to Waterloo a week ago Sunday and returned Monday accompanied by Mrs. Thomson’s sister, Mrs. Robert Arends, who will spend a week with them and with relatives in Lansing township.
-John Munson of Wyoming and Albert Munson, living over near Ridgeway in Winneshiek county, came Friday for a visit with old friends in this county. Their youthful days were spent in Hanover township and they left here about forty years ago.
-Rev. Father J. C. Stuart, pastor of St. Patrick’s church, was at Ossian Monday of last week participating in the ceremonies and festivities incident to the celebration of the first solemn high mass of Father Jos. W. Bohr, recently ordained, whose home was in that neighborhood.
-Miss Anna Stilwell, who was visiting a friend at Milford, Iowa, cut short her visit and returned home Tuesday of last week. She has accepted the position of Secretary to H. V. Hoyer of Oelwein, recently appointed State Labor Commissioner by Gov. Hammill, and leaves today for Des Moines to enter upon her duties.
-POSTVILLE HERALD: “Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thill and family of Dubuque came Saturday for a visit with Postville relatives that will last until after firecracker day, when they will go to Waukon to spend a couple of months with Mrs. Thill’s mother, Mrs. B. F. Dasher, where Jack will visit them occasionally when off his run in the railway mail service.”
-Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Spaulding and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Gothenberg, Neb., who are on a motor trip east, arrived in this city last Thursday for a visit with the first named’s sister, Miss Lizzie Spaulding, remaining until Sunday, during which time, with Miss Spaulding, they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Beeman. They departed Sunday for Milwaukee.
-Mrs. Mary Keiser left Monday of last week for a month’s visit at Pontiac, Mich., at the home of her son, William. In a couple of weeks Miss Rita Keiser will take her vacation from the telephone central and with her sister Vera and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Roggensack, will motor to Pontiac where they will visit two weeks and Mrs. Keiser will return with them.
-Our local all around ball player, Harm Ludeman, is helping out the McGregor club this season, having already taken part in two games, playing first base in one and behind the bat in the other. He says he finds his pitching arm in good shape this year and will likely take his turn in the box when necessary. Too bad Waukon hasn’t got a local team for Harm to work on.
-Mrs. J. B. Collins returned home from Dubuque Friday, where she spent a week visiting relatives and friends.
-Thos. F. O’Brien, son Leonard, wife and baby motored to LaCrosse Sunday for a visit with relatives, returning Monday.
-M. H. Dougherty of Rossville was a Dubuque visitor several days last week and from there goes to Chicago for a short visit.
-The ladies of the Lutheran church will hold a food sale at the Elsheimer meat market Friday, June 28, commencing at 10 a.m.
-John Hale, who is employed in the Marshall Field store at Chicago, came Sunday for a two weeks’ visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. Hale.
-Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Ryan of Mason City motored to Waukon Saturday evening for a week’s vacation visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ryan.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lauerman motored to St. Paul Thursday, where he had a business matter to look after, and from there went to Danbury, Wis., for a week’s fishing.
-Merrill Scriver, who is assisting local Manager Roggensack of the Gildner clothing store, goes to Wells, Minn., July 1, where he will take a position in a drug store.
-Vern Downing of the Farmer’s Café motored to Oelwein last Thursday where he was joined by his brother and they drove to Fergus Falls, Minn., for a week’s visit with their mother.
-The London Bridge Club, complimenting one of its members, Mrs. Alfred Dravis, had 6:30 dinner at Landmark Wednesday of last week and presented her with a gift as a memento of the occasion.
-Miss Dora Eaton, who has spent the past four weeks with home folks, the M. W. Eaton family, in this city, departs Friday for Washington D. C., where she resumes her work as a Government department clerk.
-Mr. and Mrs. Julius Swain returned Tuesday of last week from a couple of days visit at the home of her brother, Fred Mickey, at Mason City. The Misses Dorothy and Margaret Mickey returned with them.
-Miss Ruby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Anderson, living just east of town, who recently graduated as a nurse and is employed at the Midway Hospital, St. Paul, came home Tuesday of last week to attend the wedding of her sister Alice, mention of which is made elsewhere, and for a visit with home folks and friends.
-Elton T. Leslie of Clinton, and Miss Hazel Atwood, of Anamosa, Ia., were united in marriage by Rev. Van Nice at his home June 20th. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith. Mr. Leslie is a freight brakeman and his bride a well known young lady of Anamosa. Their home, after a short honeymoon, will be in Clinton.
-The H. J. Deeney family enjoyed a visit last week from Mr. Hugh J. Gallagher of West Chester, Pa., cousin of Mrs. Deeney, whom she had never met. Mr. Gallagher has been an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for thirty-seven years, for the past seventeen years an engineer. He was on a vacation and came here from Chicago on his way to St. Louis and Denver, Col.
-Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Helming of Lansford, N. D., formerly Waukon residents, who have been at Lincoln, Neb., visiting his brother, Otto, and other relatives, motored here Tuesday of last week and were guests at the home of his nephew, Fred Meierkord, until Monday, when they departed for Minneapolis on their way home. We enjoyed a pleasant and profitable call from Henry Saturday. He looks fine and prosperous and reports everything going well with him.
-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Engen, daughter Mildred and friend Miss Sandon of Thief River Falls, Minn., motored here Friday for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Engen is a sister of Ludvig Larson of this city. Sunday was Mr. and Mrs. Engen’s silver wedding anniversary and it was appropriately celebrated, a large party of relatives and friends gathering at the home of her sister, Mrs. Albert Johnson, in Jefferson township, where a pleasant afternoon and evening was spent.
-Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Yelverton of Minneapolis motored here Saturday for a few days visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Jacobson, and other relatives. From here they go to Madison, Wis., and to different points in the State of Mississippi for a visit with relatives.
-Miss Nellie Knight and little daughter Maxine of Axtell, Neb., came Tuesday of last week for a couple of weeks’ visit in this city at the home of her friends, Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Powers.
-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson and the twins, Gladys and Gordon, of Jamestown, N. D., and Julius Larson and daughter Irene of Pettibone, N. D., arrived by car last Thursday for a visit with Allamakee relatives and friends and to be present at the silver wedding anniversary of their sister, Mrs. Albert Engen and husband, mentioned else where in this paper. Mr. Albert Larson was at one time proprietor of The Model restaurant in this city in partnership with his brother-in-law, Charles Nelson, now also residing at Jamestown.
-D. F. Wolfe of Lansing was in this city last Thursday superintending the loading and shipping of a carload of wool from this point.
-Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wilkinson, who had been visiting home folks, the John Fritz family at Lycurgus, returned to their home at Waterloo last Wednesday.
-James Deviney of Mason City came Friday and will spend the summer with his mother, Mrs. Thomas Deviney, on the farm in French Creek township.
-Miss Doris Ralston of Luana and Edward H. Wedo of Clermont were married by Rev. R. R. Elliker at the Zion Reformed church parsonage Sunday afternoon, June 16.
-Mrs. Fred Regatz of Bellevue, Iowa, came last Wednesday for a visit of a few days at the C. H. Megorden home. The ladies were fellow students at Grinnell College.
-Chris Gulrud and daughter Irene of Thief River Falls, Minn., motored here last Thursday, making the run of over 500 miles in one day. Chris will be remembered as one of the “village blacksmiths” here in the old days.
-Mrs. A. E. Sheridan and Mrs. J. E. Cassidy were hostesses at the former’s home at 1 o’clock luncheon Saturday to a party of lady friends, complimenting Mrs. Cassidy’s mother, Mrs. Robertson of Eugene, Oregon. The afternoon was pleasantly spent at Bridge.
-Six cars of stock went out on Sunday forenoon’s train. Paul Freuchte shipped a car of hogs and a mixed car of cattle and hogs to Milwaukee. M. W. Eaton shipped a car of hogs, Equity, a car of hogs and mixed car of cattle and hogs, O. J. Sander, a mixed car of cattle and hogs to Union Stock Yards, Chicago.
-Mr. and Mrs. Otto F. Ney and two children departed Tuesday of last week in their car for Chicago, where Mrs. Ney will be fitted with new braces. From there they expect to make a tour through the east in their car, which is fitted up with many of the comforts of a home, lasting through the month of July, or will come home sooner if they get tired of it.
-Miss Blanche Bock, former teacher in the Waukon High School and afterward at the Dubuque University, and who has the past year been traveling for a school book publishing house, has accepted the position of Dean of Women at the Dubuque University and will commence her duties a the opening of the coming school year.
-Mesdames J. J. Arnold and Ethel Dayton are entertaining their lady friends at a series of parties at the Arnold home, starting with a 1 o’clock luncheon Saturday, followed by bridge. Monday, Tuesday and this evening they entertained at 6:30 dinner, followed by bridge. Tomorrow their guests will come for 1 o’clock luncheon with a Kensington during the afternoon.
-A news item date Des Moines, June 20, says: “Possession of lot machines which are in storage cannot be construed as a misdemeanor under the Iowa anti-gambling laws, according to a written opinion given today to G. B. Richter of Waukon by the Attorney General’s office. Slot machines are not mentioned in the possession section of the law, the opinion said, and therefore cannot be confiscated or held.”
-Because of their twentieth wedding anniversary, which came a week ago Sunday, and which was duly celebrated by relatives at their home that day, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Danaher were given a second surprise by over forty friends Tuesday evening of last week. They brought a fine basket supper with them and the evening was pleasantly spent at cards and visiting. As a memento of the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Danaher were presented with a sandwich set.
-Two autos, one containing Mrs. Leonard Hanson, son Howard and daughter Lois, and the other Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hanson and nephew Albert Hanson, all of Buxton, N. D., arrived here last week. Mrs. Len Hanson and family will spend a month or more at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Bock. The Oscar Hansons will spend a week or two with relatives, the Gus and Grant Jacobson, Tom Fullerton and other families in town and Hanover township.
-NEW HAMPTON GAZETTE: “Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dickson and family of Waukon were in this city last week for a short visit with Mrs. J. W. Sandusky, Jr., and Mrs. B. J. Wenig. They were accompanied to this city by Mrs. A. B. Steinbach, who had spent several days in Waukon…”Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sheridan and children and Mrs. Sarah Kelly of Waukon visited Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan and children motored to Britt, Iowa, to visit at the home of Mr. Sheridan’s parents, while Mrs. Kelly remained for a longer visit.”
-Miss Ruth Everman, who taught in the Waukon High School the past two years, and who has been the guest of friends since the school closed, departed Tuesday of last week for her home at Centerville, Iowa.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Gulrud returned Saturday from a two weeks’ visit with their sons at Milwaukee. They were accompanied home by a granddaughter and grandson, children of Alfred Gulrud, who will spend a couple of months with them.
-An Eastern Star school of instruction was held by State Inspector Mrs. Layton of Cresco at McGregor last Thursday afternoon and evening with the following from this city in attendance: Mrs. M. C. Stoneberg, Mrs. Wm. Decker, Mrs. E. W. Hastings, Mrs. Jessie Nesheim, Mrs. George Carter, Mrs. Alice Orr, Mrs. E. M. Stewart, Dr. and Mrs. Wheat.
-Mrs. C. M. Stone, who was a Dubuque visitor for the past ten days, returned home last Wednesday.
-James Deeney, employed in Des Moines, came Monday for a week’s vacation visit with his family, relatives and friends in this city.
-Miss Jessie May and sister, Mrs. B. D. Helming, returned Tuesday of last week from their trip to Denver and Colorado Springs and report a pleasant time.
-Miss Margaret Ryan is taking a vacation from her work in the Penny store and went to Mason City Monday of last week for a visit with her brothers residing there.
-Miss Theo Smith departed Sunday on a vacation trip to California. She will take some educational work at summer school at the State University at Los Angeles.
-Miss Lila Hammerberg, who is employed in a bank at Chicago, came Monday of last week for a visit at the home of her relatives, the Tony Ahlstrom family, and with other friends.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Munroe and baby daughter returned to their home at Rock Island, Ill., Tuesday of last week after a couple of days’ visit at the home of his father, G. B. Munroe, near Lycurgus.
-Mrs. Emily Moran was hostess to the Mothers and Daughters Club Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Dudley Hale, with Mrs. Alvin Robbins of Minneapolis as guest of honor. A potluck supper was served and the evening pleasantly spent at cards.
-The Normandia Club held “Committee Day” at the home of Mrs. J. H. Johnson Saturday. The committee in charge was Mesdames John Westby, Grant Jacobson, Ben Svebakken, Misses Mary Westby and Olga Grangaard. A program was given and dinner served at 6:30.
-A Des Moines Associated Press dispatch of June 18 says: “David Currie, 17, a graduate of Webster City High School, won the right to represent Iowa international contest next month at Newark, N. J., at which a youth will be selected to begin preparations for taking over the work of Thomas A. Edison.” Kermit Buntrock of Waukon was Allamakee’s representative in the state contest.
-For Sale, late cauliflower and tomato plants, early and late cabbage plants. Apply to Mrs. J. F. Kelly, Waukon.
-Hubert Dayton and the Misses Carolyn Dayton and Florence Arnold motored to Waterloo Sunday morning, returning in the evening.
-A religious service was conducted by Rev. M. C. Powers and several members of the Baptist church at the County Home last Sunday afternoon.
-The Mike Thomas family of McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. Eaton Waters of Post township were Sunday visitors at the Thomas Fullerton home.
-Judge Reed came over from Cresco and held a session of the District Court for the hearing of some old matters that had been set for Saturday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Dan Steele motored to Marengo, Iowa, yesterday to attend the wedding of his niece and will visit friends at Waterloo, returning tomorrow.
-Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hazelton and two children of Richmond, Calif., visited from Thursday until Saturday in this city with relatives, the J. E. McGeough and B. F. Opfer families.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ryan, Miss Margaret Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Ryan of Mason City motored to Dubuque yesterday to see Sister Mary Roger, formerly Elizabeth Ryan at Mount Carmel convent.

PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
At the D. R. Anderson home just east of this city at 8 p.m. last Thursday took place the marriage of Amos Lemme and Miss Alice Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Anderson. The bride’s uncle, Rev. J. R. Lindblom, pastor of the Center township Baptist church, officiated. The attendants were Miss Ruby Anderson, sister of the bride, and Ralph Bauercamper, cousin of the groom. The ceremony was witnessed by about 125 relatives and friends, who showered the happy young couple with congratulations and good wishes. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Lemme have grown up in this community and are highly esteemed by all who knew them. He is a son of Mrs. Lydia Lemme of this city, a capable, industrious young man and is employed at the West End Grocery. Friday the young couple departed by car for a brief wedding trip and visit with relatives at Forest City, Iowa, and other points in that vicinity. On their return they will make their home in Waukon with the groom’s mother.

HANSON-KOHLSTAD MARRIAGE.
At 10:30 a.m. last Wednesday at the home of Rev. R. L. Nice, who officiated, took place the marriage of Miss Myrtle Hanson and Herman Kohlstad, two popular young people of this community. The attendants were Miss Martha Halvorson, cousin of the groom, and Morris Larson, cousin of the bride. The bride is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Michael Hanson of Round Prairie and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kohlstad. For some time he has been the assistant to buttermaker Albert Hansmeier at the Farmers Co-operative Creamery. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served to the bridal party, relatives and close friends at the home of the bride’s parents. In the afternoon the bride and groom departed by car for a brief honeymoon trip and on their return will make their home in this city.

“The Voice of the City”
Willard Mack’s all talking production, “The voice of the City,” at the Cota Theatre Sunday and Monday, June 30 and July 1.

Here is the new wonder film of then marvelous screen that talks. A detective mystery story that brims with suspense, of which you hear each thrill, each gasp. A powerful underworld drama that becomes alive for you with each glamorous sight and sound and heart beat of the metropolis. A love story to grip your soul! Here truly is the entertainment you must not miss!

Graduates From West Point.
Mrs. M. G. McNearney, nee Maggie Cole of Lansing, after her marriage residing in Union City township for a number of years and during recent years making her home at St. Paul Park, Minn., in remitting her subscription encloses a clipping from a St. Paul paper regarding the graduation of her grandson, the second one by the way, to graduate from the West Point Military Academy: “Cadet Joseph Allen McNearney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNearney of St. Paul Park, entered the military academy from the Minnesota national guard. He has steadily climbed from an obscure academic position to a place high in his class. Last year he was a member of the varsity cross country and track teams and thereby won his major “A” in track. Cadet McNearney will join the infantry and spend his graduation leave, this summer, at Lake City, Minn., as an instructor in the national guard encampment. “McNearney was a member of the headquarters company, third battalion, 206th infantry, Minnesota National Guard.”

Promotion of Waukon Boy.
The following, taken from a Peru, Ind., paper, has reference to Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Magner of Waukon: “Walter Magner, who has been manager of the local branch of the McLellans Store for the past two years, will leave this city Tuesday for Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Magner has been given an unusual promotion and will be in charge of the largest McLellan store in Indiana. During his short stay in this city he has made a large circle of friends, both in business and social circles, who will regret to hear of his leaving the city.

Admitted to the Bar. From the Elkader Register.
A. H. (Woody) Woodrow, that talkative little court reporter for Judge W. L. Eichendorf, of McGregor, has successfully passed the state bar examination at Des Moines and can now practice law in this state. “Woody” expects to continue as reporter for Judge Eichendorf but will, however, handle such cases as will not interfere with his work as reporter. He has gained all his experience in from his ten years work as reporter.

WAUKON
-Mrs. R.J. Alexander returned last Thursday from Detroit, Mich., where she was called two weeks previously by the serious illness of her sister, Miss Emma Hayward. The latter passed away Saturday, June 15, and the funeral was held Monday. This leaves Mrs. Alexander the sole survivor of a family of nine. Although the deceased has not lived in Waukon for over forty years, she made frequent visits to her sisters, Mesdames May and Alexander and their families. She was a splendid woman and held in high esteem by all. The few old friends who are left extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved sister.
-Miss Henrietta Medary has taken a position in Hale & Sons’ department store, commencing work Monday of last week.
-M. H. Dougherty, who visited Waukon relatives and friends several days the fore part of last week, returned to the home of his daughter at Rossville Thursday.
-Mrs. Dorothy Higbie and son Charles came last Thursday for a visit at the Grandpa J. H. Hale home. Since closing her school at Detroit Lakes, Minn., she has been visiting her deceased husband’s relatives at Grand Meadow, Minn.
-A letter received by Mrs. Dunlevy Thursday from Mrs. J. M. Frederick, Chicago, contained a check paying in advance for her Journal and also for the paper sent to her daughter, Mrs. Terry Smith, Chicago. Mrs. Frederick says she is slowly recovering from a severe illness, but is quite weak yet.
-A. W. Douglas, delegate from Albert M. Stewart Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, to the State Convention held at Fort Dodge last week from Sunday to Wednesday inclusive, returned home Thursday. He said there was a good attendance and the delegates were splendidly entertained by the Fort Dodge people. Martin B. Andelfinger, Mayer of Dubuque, was elected State Commander and that city was selected as the place for holding next year’s State Convention, which pleases the local vets and will make it convenient for all of them to attend next year’s State convention.
-DECORAH PUBLIC OPINION: “John Dotseth and family were over from Waukon Sunday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Dotseth.”
-Mesdames M. Donovan and Sarah Welch left Monday of last week for a visit with their relatives in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
-Miss Bertha Eddy, who has been visiting with her friend, Miss Carrie Barden, at St. Cloud, Minn., for the past four weeks, returned home last Thursday.
-Miss Minnie Opfer, who has finished her year’s work as teacher in the Sioux City schools, is spending the summer vacation with home folks, the S. H. Opfer family, in this city.

NEW ALBIN NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1929
E. O. LENZ, Local Representative.
-E. S. Rice left Tuesday on a business trip to the Twin Cities.
-Dan Regan and family of Waukon visited relatives here Sunday.
-Jimmy Hurley returned Monday from a visit at Seattle, Wash.
-If you want the best, buy Oshkosh overalls at the Lenz harness store.
-Mrs. M. Brundage and son of Minneapolis visited relatives here last week.
-Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mendenhall spent the week-end with relatives at Lansing.
-Mrs. Chas. Dougherty and Miss Pearl Higgins were LaCrosse callers Tuesday.
-The A. G. Gerling family entertained relatives from LaCrosse over the week-end.
-Katherine Lavon and Mary Lorraine Regan of Waukon are here visiting relatives.
-J. J. Higgins and family motored to LaCrosse Sunday and spent the day with relatives.
-A. A. Pohlman of Lansing was in town Sunday visiting his mother, Mrs. Minnie Pohlman.
-Carpenter Imhoff and crew returned Saturday from Waukon, where they completed some work.
-Marie Payton arrived Friday from Minneapolis and is visiting with home folks in the Winnebago Valley.
-A large number of New Albinites motored to Decorah Sunday and enjoyed a picnic dinner at the park.
-Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jordan of Chicago were here last week visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jordan.
-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jordan of St. Paul were visitors here Sunday at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jordan.
-Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Luettchens and daughter of LaCrosse spent Sunday at the home of the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bellows.
-Mrs. Eva Copeland of Milwaukee motored here Saturday and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Rice and other relatives.
-Cards received by friends here announce the birth of a son, John William, to Prof. and Mrs. Ben Coxon of Waterloo, Friday, June 21st.
-Mrs. J. F. Van Cura and daughter Mary Elaine of St. Cloud, Minn., arrived Saturday for a visit with home folks, the L. J. Welsh family.
-John Lahey returned to his home at Borup, Minn., Saturday, after a two weeks’ visit with his sister, Mrs. Ellen Hartley, and the C. D. Hartley family.
-Mesdames H. Panzer, J. J. Higgins, Miss Louise Weymiller and Ed. Angell, with Belva Higgins at the wheel, motored to Lansing Thursday to attend the Woodman Picnic.
-The little Misses Kathleen, Marylyn and Lavon Thomson arrived last week from Dubuque and will spend a few weeks at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thomson.
-Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyer and sister, Martha, of the Sand Cove and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meyer of Fortuna, N. D., left by car Friday for Klemme, Iowa, to attend the funeral of a relative.
-Mr. and Mrs. Hiller Teff, son Carleton and daughter Elizabeth visited Wednesday with the Peter Metzdorf family of this place and also to meet the young folks’ cousin, Harry Wing, of Madison, Wis.
-Miss Meta May, accompanied by a friend, Linda Froh, who have been employed in Chicago the past year, arrived Saturday and are visiting at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. May.
-Little Mary Kroack entertained a number of her girl friends at her home last Monday afternoon, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. The little tots spent the afternoon playing games, after which a delicious luncheon was served.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reburn and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Reburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Buege and the John Waters family motored to Caledonia, Sunday, and visited Cooney Dennis, who suffered a paralytic stroke at his home Wednesday.
-Mrs. A. J. Fitschen of Lansing entertained Lansing friends and the Mesdames Herman Panzer, J.C. Mendenhall and J. J. Higgins of this place at a six o’clock picnic dinner on Mt. Hosmer at Lansing last Thursday in honor of her birthday anniversary.
-The home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Riser was the scene of a most happy gathering last Sunday, the event being in honor of the former’s birthday. Out of town relatives and friends present were: the August Tuske, Henry Voerding and Arthur Lomen families and Fred and Emelia Luske, Decorah; Herman Allert and family and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Witter of McGregor.
-Peter Metzdorff was a LaCrosse visitor last Wednesday.
-Oscar Nelson of Reno was a caller in our city last Saturday.
-John F. Brenner was a business caller at LaCrosse Friday of last week.
-A. F. Kuehn of Viola, Wis., was a business caller here several days last week.
-Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Irons are the happy parents of a baby boy, born to them last Thursday.
-Peter Hartz and Fred Zarwell of near Freeburg, were local business callers on Saturday last.
-Herbert Zarwell returned home from a two weeks’ visit with relatives at St. Paul.
-John Kroack and son John, Kilman Kroack and Ralph Steele motored to LaCrosse, Saturday.
-A large number of New Albinites were at Lansing last Thursday attending the M. W. A. picnic.
-Miss Viola Zemke arrived Saturday from Storm Lake, Iowa, and is a guest at the Otto H. Meyer home.
-Wm. Pohlman and sister, Caroline, left last Tuesday for Garber, Iowa, to attend the wedding of a relative.
-C. D. Hartley and family and John Lahey returned home last week from a brief visit with relatives at Dubuque.
-For sale or rent after Sept. 1, my dwelling house located in New Albin. Apply to Mrs. Louisa Weber, Waukon, Iowa.
-Miss Anna Irons returned Saturday to her employment at Chicago after a week’s visit with home folks in this city.
-Mr. and Mrs. Stocker, accompanied by Mrs. Peter Yust of St. Charles, Minn., were here last week visiting relatives.
-Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Irons and son of Clayton were here Sunday visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Irons.
-Rev. Edw. Bellows and family of Woodward, Iowa were here last week visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Hannah Bellows.
-Gus Leppert, accompanied by his two sons and sister, Lena, of Berlin, N. D., visited last Wednesday with his cousin, George Hayes.
-Miss Blanche Hannafin, who has been teaching school at Iron Mountain, Mich., returned home Friday to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. F. Hannafin.
-Mrs. James Clancy, Jr., was a LaCrosse visitor a couple of days this week, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Love, who have moved back from Arkansas to LaCrosse.

Puppies for Sale.
Scotch Collie puppies, from good parents, both natural heel drivers, for sale; also rat terrier puppies, the real small kind. Will have them Saturday, June 29. Mrs. A. Rudnick, New Albin, Iowa.

ENGLISH BENCH.
-Haying on in full force and help scarce.
-The A. T. Beardmore family and Mrs. Wm. Beardmore, Sr., had their Sunday dinner at the Decorah Park.
-Art Sadler and Roy Schnaufer, Wm. Sadler, Lucille Snow and Juanita Driscoll drove down from Preston, Minn., Sunday and spent the day with friends. It was the last named young lady’s first visit to Iowa.
-Mrs. J. T. Bulman is spending a few weeks at the home of her son Alton near Church.
-Fred Bulman and wife, Donald Bulman, the Alton Bulman family and Mrs. J. T. Bulman spent Sunday at Frankville at the Frank T. Bulman home.
-Henry and Fred Lager were among our Sunday callers.
-George Dresselhaus and two sisters were Sunday callers at the Bench store.
-Marvin Spiegler purchased a new Nash car and Henry Welper a Chrysler last week.
-Andrew Twite and wife were Sunday evening callers on the Bench.
-Alton Bulman now milks 27 cows with his new machine.
-Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ashbacher and daughter Lois called here Sunday.
-Miss Irene Buege, Gladys Bublitz and Cletus May left Monday by car for a few days’ visit with Chicago friends.
-Mrs. Geo. Leidahl and son Kenneth of Preston, Minn., are visiting for a few weeks at the Mrs. Ada Martin and James Hansen homes.
-One of the most pleasant social affairs of the season took place Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Henry Dresselhaus, when relatives and friends assembled for a shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wenig. Games and music furnished the evening’s entertainment, after which a delicious luncheon was served. The bride and groom received many useful gifts as mementoes of the happy affair.
-Two of our very best young folks, Grace Bulman and Edwin Wenig, were quietly married by Rev. Van Nice at his home in Waukon last week. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bulman, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wenig, of near Dorchester. They will reside with the groom’s parents, and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy married life.
-The Earl Beardmore family and Miss Daisy Beardmore spent Sunday at LaCrosse.
-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beals and son George were Sunday visitors at the Otto Welper home.
-Howard Beardmore, who has been employed near St. Olaf, is spending a few days with home folks, the W. E. Beardmore family.

LANSING MAIN OFFICE, BLUFF BLOCK WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1929
THE TOWN TALK.
-When in need of expert veterinary service, call Dr. A. G. Folsom at Waukon.
-Miss E. Bergman of this city was a New Albin caller between trains Friday.
-Henry Hefty was a passenger for LaCrosse yesterday on the morning train.
mighty good catches.
-Beg your pardon—in our item last week it should have read Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blumer of North Dakota here visiting, instead of Bulman as we had it.
-Mrs. Lyle Webb, of Dubuque, came up yesterday morning for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Annie Dikeman, of South Lansing.
-Miss Glenice Darrow, of Dubuque, is visiting with Lansing friends since Monday, a guest of the young folks at the P. E. Rethwisch home.
-Mr. and Mrs. Hans Johnson and daughter Elsie, of Chicago, motored out last Friday for their annual visit with relatives hereabouts, the Berg families.
-D. F. Wolfe was at Waukon several days last week buying wool from the dealers, getting 26,000 lbs. He was ¼ of a cent low on a 12,000 lb. pool, which went to another party.
-M. W. Kerndt and sister, Miss Katherine, left Monday evening for Fort Dodge, to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, the late M. F. Healy. Their brother G. M. is also in attendance, going down Saturday.
-Grant Bakewell, a former Lansing boy, who has been located at Medicine Lake, Montana, several years, orders his Journal changed to Plentywood, where he has been located as County Attorney since the first of the year.
-D. F. Wolfe is enjoying a visit from his uncle, M. W. Bard, of Granby, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Bard is a retired railroad man and it is his first visit here. Forest and a party of friends made him a visit at Montreal a few years ago, motoring there and back.
-Mrs. Caroline Walker returned home to Chicago, Friday, leaving her mother, Mrs. A. Beck, Sr. much improved after a recent paralytic stroke. Her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Irwin, of Canada and Mrs. Chris Beck of Chicago are still here with her, Chris driving out Sunday to spend his two weeks vacation. Mr. Irwin is expected to come later on.
-Haying in progress and the red clover crop is the best ever.
-The U. S. snag boat “Wakerobin” was moored at the levee over Sunday.
-Weather conditions fine for everything but a little too cool for corn.
-We have passed the longest day of the year—Friday—and the days will soon begin to shorten.
-A railroad extra crew was here a day or two last week, doing some needed repair work at various places.
-Mrs. Fred Schafer has been visiting relatives and friends in Milwaukee the past week, leaving for that city last Thursday.
-Mrs. E. R. Parrish of Davenport was an arrival, Monday, for a visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jake Rieder, in Lansing township.
-The old “Sand Landing” on Front street is the new swimming hole for the kids of both sexes and “the water’s fine, come on in.”
-Mrs. Art Thompson of Huron, S. D., is visiting relatives in the city, arriving Saturday via Postville. Her husband G. A. joins her here later.
-Walt Bray of Route 2 and his friend, Ed. Smith, of Waukon are the champion fishermen to date, catching an even 150 bullheads Sunday.
-FOR SALE—4 ½ horse power 2-cylinder Johnson outboard motor, at a very good bargain. Is in fine shape. Inquire of Arne Helle, Lansing, Iowa.
-Doug. Boardman of Harpers Ferry was a Lansing visitor Thursday, to attend a meeting of Mississippi river commercial fishermen held here that day.
-Misses Irene Cassidy of Lafayette and Thelma Roe of Taylor, both popular teachers, are taking business courses during vacation at Mankato Commercial College.
-George Gordan had ten or more carloads of fishermen to take care of Sunday—no small job, that, but George and his son Grant were equal to the emergency.
-Jos. H. Wagner and little daughter Rosemary were passengers for Dubuque, Monday noon, where the little girl will have her eyes treated by Dr. Gratiot, the noted specialist.
-Mayor LeTourneau of Waukon was among visitors at the Woodman Picnic Thursday and expressed pleasure at the program, being naturally proud of the fine showing his people made that day.
-Mrs. Christine Rud was pleasantly surprised one day last week by ten of her lady friends bringing well filled baskets and spending the afternoon with her, the occasion being a birthday anniversary.
-W. F. Scholtes, Miss Sadie Leppert and Mrs. Frances Hess were LaCrosse visitors between trains Monday. Miss Susan Scholtes, who had been there for some time recuperating from a hernia operation, was able to return with them.
-John W. Becking of this city was a passenger for Milwaukee last Wednesday, for a week’s visit with relatives.
-The George MacLachlan family of LaCrosse drove down Saturday evening for a visit over the week-end with home folks, the Henry Hefty family.
-Miss Sadie Kirk of Wexford attended the funeral of Mrs. Downs at LaCrosse last Friday, returning home via Harpers Ferry next day.
-“Hubby” spinner, the drummer, went to LaCrosse Wednesday evening to assist Carpenter’s Orchestra in playing an old time dance at the Avalon Ball Room.
-Jimmy Hepburn, distributor for “Falstaff Pale” beer for this territory, with headquarters at Decorah, was looking after his trade in Lansing last Wednesday.
-The O. B. Protsman family left last Thursday by car for their new home at Bly, Oregon, going via St. Paul and the northern route and expecting to make the trip in about ten days.
-Mrs. James Cole and little son returned home from a two months’ stay at Hastings, Minn., at the home of her son Arthur, and while there helped welcome a new grandson into the household.
-Mrs. Lawrence Damon and two children came down from LaCrosse Wednesday for a few days visit with relatives. Mr. Damon drove down Saturday and they returned home with him next day.
-Ole Rema, veteran democrat of Center, was a Lansing visitor Saturday and made this office a pleasant call. Like many other farmers, Mr. Rema doesn’t not think much of Hoover’s farm relief plan.
-Milton Bottom drove to Volga City, Wednesday, to assist his mother, Mrs. E. N. Bottom, in packing part of her furniture for shipment and arranging for an auction sale Saturday of the balance. He returns home this week.
-Will Schubbert of Lafayette returned to Chicago last Wednesday after a pleasant visit with home folks, the John Schubbert family. He is a Great Western Ry. engineer, and is at present firing on one of the preferred freight runs.
-Dr. Warren Hayes returned from Rochester, Minn., Saturday, where on the previous Tuesday Mrs. Hayes had been operated for an inward goiter by the Mayo clinic. She has since been getting along nicely and is a patient at the Kohler hospital.
-Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Riser of this city departed for Santa Cruz, Calif., last Wednesday, called by the serious illness of the gentleman’s brother, Julius, whose condition is considered very critical and who was calling for his brother Charley.
-Weather outlook for the period June 24-29, inclusive, for the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys and Northern and Central Great Plains: Temperatures mostly moderate first of week, probably warmer toward close. One to two shower periods likely.
-The town was full of fishermen and other visitors on Sunday, but we have heard of no good catches as yet. A string of six Winneshiek county cars were seen at one time making the Mt. Hosmer trip, and many fishermen went south to the lower dams to try their luck.
-The Federated Sunday School picnic held last Wednesday at the Lansing Pavilion, three miles west of Lansing, was largely attended and much enjoyed. No regular program was attempted, the kiddies and grown-ups present putting in the afternoon with various games and amusements.
-A dancing party was given at the Princess Theatre, Tuesday evening of last week, by Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Hartman. The affair was in the nature of a farewell occasion for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Protsman, who left last week, as well as the birthday anniversaries of two of the Hartman children, and was a very pleasant social affair.
-Commodore Leo Hufschmidt and a big crew of helpers spent most of Saturday in launching his fine pleasure houseboat. The craft was built by carpenter Fred Weber and is a fine piece of work. Every comfort and convenience imaginable is provided on the boat and Leo is naturally proud of it. Up to the time of this writing a name had not been decided upon.
-James Kibbey of Waukon, while out fishing with his family last Wednesday, had a close call to losing the sight of one eye. Mrs. Kibbey caught a fish and in yanking it out the fish flew off and the hook caught Mr. Kibbey in his left eyelid. He could not extricate it himself and had to come to Lansing and have Dr. Thornton fix up the injury. Luckily he suffered no serious results from the mishap.
-Irvin Lawton and family of Waterloo were Lansing visitors over the week-end, bringing home Mrs. L.’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Colbornson, who had been with them the past eight weeks. During that time Mr. Colbornson suffered an attack of Pneumonia and abscess of the lung and was seriously ill for several weeks, but now bids fair to soon be himself again, we are glad to note.
-Frank Sadd, who has been employed at Flint, Mich., for some time, returned home on Friday.
-LaCrosse visitors last week by train included John Becking, Jr., Mrs. Ben Sweeney of this city, and John Bakke living east of Waukon on the Elon road.
-Mrs. F. J. Nachtwey returned Friday after a week’s visit with Dubuque relatives, having attended the women’s retreat at Visitation Academy there over the previous weekend.
-Mrs. Richard Thompson, Mrs. J. H. Thompson, and son Paul, and Miss Selma Ruprecht, with Curtis Lenz driving the John Thompson car, enjoyed a motor trip to LaCrosse last Friday.
-Eugene Cahalan of Waukon Junction, was a Lansing visitor last Thursday, and being a musician himself, was loud in his praise of the Waukon School Band, which he heard that day.
-Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stirn, who came here several weeks ago to bury their infant son, returned to their home at Omaha, Friday, the John Stirn car taking them to Postville to catch their train.
-Miss Gertrude Becking of this city and Orabell Fish of Waukon, who are employed at Grandview hospital, LaCrosse, were home over the week-end, a friend, Mr. Wittenberg, driving them down.
-Mrs. W. E. Albert, Jr., was taken to LaCrosse last Friday where she has since been receiving medical treatment at St. Francis hospital. Her husband and physician, Dr. John W. Thornton, accompanied her on the trip.
-Mrs. Wm. Wurm has been in a precarious condition at her home on the Park, since suffering a slight stroke a few weeks ago, and is a great care for the family of her son Otto, with whom she makes her home.
-Tommy Gilbertson and John Fellows attended a district Masonic Picnic held at West Union Friday afternoon. The guests of honor there were Gov. and Mrs. John Hammill, who were tendered a big reception at the gathering.
-Moritz Kerndt, wife and son Tommy and Miss Anna Kerndt visited their sister, Mrs. M. F. Healy and family, at Fort Dodge, a couple days last week. They found Mr. Healy in a very weakened condition and he passed away on Sunday afternoon.
-Alfred Ferring of Detroit, Mich., drover here last week for a visit with home folks, the Matt Ferring family in the west part of town, and numerous other relatives. He picked up his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Beckius, at Dubuque, and brought them along for a visit.
-Mrs. H. T. Englehorn of Oakland, California, who has been here for some weeks visiting her only brother, Mr. Henry Lenz, and numerous other relatives, terminated her visit last Friday and left for a trip to New York City before returning to her home in the west.
-A. H. Wilkins and daughter Jean of Long View, Wash., who had been to Prairie du Chien to help his mother celebrate her 92nd birthday anniversary, was a guest of his sister, Mrs. Julius Boeckh and family a couple days last week, leaving for home Thursday afternoon.
-Aschom Bros. installed a Frigidaire unit in their big ice box and before long expect to install fine new counters cooled in the same manner. The boys have enjoyed a fine trade since moving to the old Nielander stand and are desirous of giving their customers the very best of service.
-The “Free Gift” picture show at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights drew big crowds both evenings, many being turned away for lack of seating capacity. The stunt is to be put on at the Lyric Theatre in New Albin and May be repeated here if the merchants are willing.
-Joe Welch of Lycurgus went up to LaCrosse last Wednesday, expecting to consult doctors there in regard to his health, which has not been the best of late. His trouble is feared to be an inward goiter and he lost 27 pounds weight in less than six weeks. He returned home Saturday evening.
-Mrs. Bernice Eastman Abrahamson and baby Vernon, and a lady friend, Miss Doris Stead, drove down from Canton, Minn., last week for a few days visit with home folks, the Erick Eastman family, returning to Minnesota, Thursday. Mrs. Anga Riek and son George went back with them for a week’s visit.
-Miss Imelda Trayer and little adopted daughter returned Saturday from a two weeks’ stay in LaCrosse, where Miss Trayer was receiving treatment at St. Joseph’s Home for a severe case of rheumatism, which has laid her up for a long time. She returned Monday for further treatment.
-Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Albert, Jr., are called upon to mourn the loss of an infant son, born Sunday at St. Ann’s hospital, LaCrosse, and who lived only about an hour. The remains were brought here next day and after the short Angel Mass service at Immaculate Conception church, burial was made in Gethsemane cemetery. The sorrowing young parents have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
-NOTICE—Payments for care of lots in Oak Hill Cemetery may now be made at the Peoples State Bank. Julius Boeckh, Secretary.
-Miss Rita Roggensack of LaCrosse was visiting her young friends in Lansing several days last week, a guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ves Baur.
-The Walter Cavers family of White Lake, Wis., were visiting numerous relatives hereabouts last week. Walter looks fine and says he feels the same way.
-Leo Bohrer, the railroad man, and wife, of Perry, Iowa, who had been visiting her folks in Minneapolis, came Monday evening for a day or two’s visit with old friends hereabouts.
-C. O. Rud of this city motored to Chicago last Thursday to attend a meeting of salesmen of the Girard Bonding Co., of which he is the Lansing representative, being accompanied by the district manager of Cresco.
-John and Bobbie Burns, sons of the fruit house man in LaCrosse, came down Monday noon, expecting to rusticate for about three weeks at the farm home of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Knudtson in Center township.
-Frank Kelleher and son Ray returned from Great Falls, Montana, where the latter had suffered a nervous breakdown and the father went out after him. We are glad to state Ray is already much improved and will soon be himself again.
-Capt. Harry Short, pilot of the pleasure craft Kalatan, owned by the John Deere people of Moline, Ill., was an arrival Saturday for a sort visit with his family in this city while the boat is laid up. He motored here in his new Essex Sedan.
-Mrs. Katherine Manning and son Will and Ben Kelleher of Lafayette and Mrs. John Byrne of this city motored to LaCrosse, Sunday, to visit Mr. K’s mother, Mrs. Frank Kelleher, who has been at St. Francis hospital for some time receiving medical treatment.

Pleasant Gathering of Guiders.
On Sunday, June 23, at the Carl Johnson home in Lafayette, a most pleasant reunion of the children of Mrs. Lucy Guider was held. Mrs. G. is past eighty years and hale and hearty for one of her years and always enjoys these family gatherings. Besides Mrs. G. and son Bob of this city, others in attendance were the Carl Johnson family, J. F. Guider and wife, the M. D. and Matt Guider families, of Lafayette, and the Augie Anderson family of Waukon. The guest of honor on this occasion was Miss Clara Guider of San Francisco, Calif., who came on the 18th inst. to spend her annual vacation. Miss Clara is employed there as a stenographer in the employ of the government.

FORMER LANSING PIONEERS CELEBRATE 60TH WEDDING
TELEGRAPH-HERALD, June 23d. Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Keffeler, well known local pioneers, celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with their family in their home, 1189 Bluff street yesterday. In the morning at 8 o’clock they renewed their marriage vows at St. Mary’s church before their son, Rev. Father Nicholas U. Keffeler, pastor of the Catholic church at Vinton. Relatives and many friends witnessed the service. At 11 o’clock a breakfast was served at the Keffeler home to fifty relatives at tables decorated in the colors of orchid and green and with bowls of summer flowers. Early this morning the celebrants and relatives motored to Vinton to attend mass at the Catholic church in that town. This afternoon Rev. Keffeler is entertaining friends at a picnic at Vinton as a compliment to his parents. Mr. Keffeler was born in Grand Duchy, Luxembourg November 25, 1848. His wife, the former Miss Margaret Rottler, was born in this city April 14, 1854. They were married at the Catholic church at Lansing, Ia., June 22, 1869, and resided on a farm in that locality for forty years. Twenty years ago they moved to this city, where they have since made their home. They have four sons, Rev. Nicholas U. Keffeler, Vinton; Jacob W., Stoneville, S. D.; Dominick J., Dyersville; Anton G., Kansas City; six daughters, Mrs. W. S. Streff, Cedar Rapids, Neb.; Mesdames E. H. Hansen and O. I. Waters, Kansas City; Mesdames Josephine Widmeier, R. H. Taylor, F. L. Stallsmith, all of this city; twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren. All their children and their families were at the celebration yesterday. Despite their advanced ages the celebrants are enjoying excellent health and are planning on visiting their children in Cedar Rapids and Kansas City this summer. They will motor to their destination.

AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATION LACROSSE, WISCONSIN JULY 4-5-6-7
Derby running races, five each day. Eight new automobiles given away, one each afternoon and evening.
A ticket for the drawing of automobiles will be given with each paid admission at the gate.
Carnival—Free Acts—Fireworks—Bands—Drum Corps—Whippet and Greyhound Dog Races—Something Doing Every Minute.
Reduced rates over all railroads. Fair from Lansing to lacrosse and return $2.16.
LET THE ENGINEER DO THE DRIVING.

LOOKING BACKWARD.

1904 Twenty-five Years Ago. 1904
-Col. John A. Joyce, the poet, of Washington, D. C., is visiting numerous Allamakee relatives.
-Justice Nachtwey fined two young men $50 each for buying beer for a man “shut off” in the saloons.
-Monday, June 20, at Wexford took place the wedding of John M. Guider and Lucy Heatley, the attendants being Joe Guider and Agnes Heatley. They will make their home in Chicago, where the groom is now located.
-Mrs. Jane G. Albert, a former Lansing pioneer resident, died June 18 at Salem, Oregon, aged about 86 years.
-Louis Christenson found four good pearls in one” washboard” shell while clamming Tuesday.
-Mrs. Roggensack is visiting in St. Paul; Martha Nelson is home from school work at Marshalltown; Susie Hemenway from Osage; Tony Ahlstrom is back from Minneapolis; Mrs. Duffy is visiting her son Frank in Chicago; Maud Kelleher and Anna Duggan of Waukon are guests of Kate McGovern and Nellie Coyle.
-Born, June 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Holmes, a daughter.
-Uncle George Bulman of the Bench is on a 150 mile trip to Kendall, Wis., on his faithful pony.
-Christ Haug, the carpenter, has about completed a 30X50 ft. barn for Mr. Hector of Center.
-LANSING MIRROR 35 YEAR ITEMS: Charles Roenisch is building a new home on Main street.****Levi Horne will open a grocery next to Bequette’s in South Lansing.****Railroad is now running as far as Fort Dodge.
-The republican national convention in Chicago yesterday nominated Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
-1221 rattlesnakes were killed in Crawford county, Wis., last year. The bounty is 50 cents each.
-Father Haxmeier will orate at Lycurgus July 4th.
-Myrtle Bakewell is home from school; Walter Nelson is here from Chicago; Minnie Hefty is at Prairie du Chien; Mrs. A. G. Olson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Worster in North Liberty, Ind.; Anna Mobley is spending the summer in Chicago; Chas. Wagner is here from Russell Gulch, Colo.; Ida Brown Courtney, the actress, is home on a visit.
-Martin Roggensack of Lafayette is building a large new barn 30X50 ft.
-Mrs. Emil Ruprecht and children of LaCrosse are with Lansing relatives this week.
-Capt. Pete Hire is one of the pilots on the Str. “J. S.”
-Flora Blanchard is working at the Grand Hotel in Waukon.
-Mrs. Naoma Robbins died at her home in Waukon on June 23, aged 63 years.
-Born, June 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miles, a 10-lb. boy.
-Ringling’s Circus plays Prairie du Chien July 30 and Barnum & Bailey show in Dubuque during August.
-New Albin will celebrate July 4th. The Lansing ball club will play the local team there.
-John Bohrer, a former Lafayette boy, was married last Tuesday in Chicago to Miss Katherine Stack. They are spending their honeymoon with Lansing relatives.
-H. G. Morgan and wife of Frankville, N. Y., are guests at the J. F. Wier home. Mr. M. is a newspaper man.
-The Postville Band has been hired for Woodman Day in Lansing, Aug. 10th.
-1000 people died when the excursion steamer General Slocum burned in East River, N. Y., last week.
-Fred Wild will build a new residence in New Albin, near the ball ground.
-C. J. Bock and wife of New Albin are visiting his brother at Lake City, Minn.; Emma Missall is at Winona; Alma Hough is spending the summer at Campbell, Minn.; Irma Price has gone to the St. Louis Fair.
-Mort Bacon is acting station agent at New Albin while Ed. Bock is at the St. Louis Fair.
-Miss Nora Randall of New Albin and Mrs. Gran of Winnebago were operated for appendicitis at LaCrosse hospitals last week.
-John Thornton, Sr., an old resident of Winnebago Valley, died at his home there last week.
-Julius Gruber of Thompson’s Corner is hauling two cars of lumber from Waterville for a new barn.
-The wedding banns of Dr. B. G. Bassler and Miss Gertie Hogan of Harpers Ferry were published Sunday.
-Joe Collins, Jr., of Harpers Ferry has gone to Blackfoot, Idaho, where he has secured employment.
-Kate Mullally, trained nurse, and Felix Melaven, of St. Joseph’s College, Dubuque, are spending vacation at their homes in Harpers Ferry.

1894 Thirty-five Years Ago. 1894
-The first Monday in September has been made a legal holiday by Congress and designated “Labor Day.”
-F. Bartheld is building a large granary for Mrs. P. Spinner of Village Creek.
-Mrs. Philip Byrne of Lafayette has received news of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Colman, at Whatcom, Wash.
-Lathrop E. Smith was married at Madison, Wis., on June 22 to Mrs. H. A. Lewis.
-Gaunitz Bros. & Schwaab have a big display of fruit for circus day at the Boat Store.
-Mrs. J. J. Dunlevy fell from the clothes reel last Friday and broke her left wrist.
-Terrence Brady, theological student, is back from college at Milwaukee; the Will Sweeney family have returned from Marion, Iowa; Carl Brockhausen is home from college at Ames; J. J. Fitzgerald of Emery, S. D., is visiting his brother D. D. in Taylor.
-Dr. J.W. Davis, who has been located in Dubuque, will return to Lansing and open a Sanitarium.
-Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Boeckh, Friday, another girl.
-D. Keffeler and wife celebrated their silver wedding on June 22.
-Alderman Julius Nelson is around after a serious illness, his recovery being due to Dr. Deremo of Elon.
-Lansing business men will install three telephones—one at the depot, one at the express office and one up town. Carl Brockhausen will install the plant.
-Lansing Band plays at DeSoto July 4, and Judge Fellows is orator at Strawberry Point.
-The contract for the schoolhouse at Harpers Ferry was let to O’Donnell & Ryan for $1147.00.
-Will Clancy, the barber, has discontinued his shop in the Dudley House and taken a chair at Mike Schobert’s.
-The band convention at Waterville Sunday was not largely attended, only Monona and Waukon bands being present.
-F. W. Goodykoontz and wife of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Dora Dooley and two children of Knoxville, Tenn., and Miss Lola Goodykoontz, New Market, Tenn., are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. E. Robbins in Waukon.
-Hon. J. F. Dayton of Waukon is mentioned for the democratic nomination for Judge.
-Monday, at St. Patrick’s church, Waukon, took place the wedding of Maggie Ryan, a popular clerk in Hale & Jenkin’s store, to David Fitzgerald, a young business man of Emery, S. D.
-At West Ridge Catholic church Monday, Father Ryan married Nellie O’Brien, a popular Union Prairie girl, and Wm. Horian, a young farmer of Houston county, Minn.
-Alfred Stevens of Waukon had his left leg broken in a runaway accident Sunday.
-Carleton Earl of Waukon has gone on a three months’ trip to Scotland, England, Germany and France.
-Louise and Ella Minert of Waukon are visiting in Lansing and took in Ringling’s circus.
-James Duffy is now treasurer for the Fair association.
-Simon Sickmeier of Waukon has a new dray. It looks like a circus wagon and cost $145.
-Douglas Deremore of Waukon will orate July 4th at West Ridge at 11 A. M., Klemme’s Grove at 1:30 P. M. and Cherry Mound at 5:30. James Buggy will read the Declaration of Independence at the first two places.
-Mrs. John Delphnick and children of Waukon are visiting Lansing relatives.
-Waukon and Silver Creek will play on the Hanover ground next Sunday for a $10 purse.
-Potato famine in Waukon several days last week.
-Mrs. Robert Cleary and baby Irene of Cincinnati are visiting Waukon relatives, the W. D. Ryan family.
-Lansing is all set for Ringling’s circus June 28.
-Officers for Wexford’s celebration July 4th have been chosen as follows: President of the Day, Father Hetherlington; Vice President, James Powers; Orator, James P. Conway; Reader, James O’Leary; Marshals, Mike Collins, Mike Guider and John Mullen.

[transcribed by A.K., January 2009]

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