Iowa Old Press
The Decorah Journal
Decorah, Winneshiek co., Iowa
Tuesday, January 19, 1904
Bits of Local Information
Miss Jo Marsh went to Mason City Saturday.
John Wingate was down from Burr Oak Saturday.
Roy Anderson was down from Ridgeway Saturday.
Postmaster Walker was over from Calmar Friday.
Mrs. A.N. Vance was called to Owatonna Friday by the death of her
sister's husband.
Dr. Swezey's valuable bird dog was poisoned one night last week
by some miserable dog hater.
Conductor George Graham has been spending the past week at home
with his mother and sister.
Frank Trzeinski arrived this morning from Watertown, Wis., on a
vist to his brother Charles Trzeinski.
The remains of Miss Belle Christopher were brought from Chicago
Friday and laid away to rest. The services were held at 2:30 in
the afternoon at the residence ofher brother, Martin Christopher,
conducted by Rev. Willett, and interment made in the Montgomery
cemetery.
John Koppen, of Locust, was among our callers Saturday.
John Carolan of Bluffton was among our callers Saturday.
Miss Kurash went to Jackson, Minn., Tuesday where she will visit
with her sister.
Jacob Hornberg, of Ridgeway, was among our callers Friday.
Ole Blagsvedt came home Friday from a visit of several weeks in
Minneapolis.
Peter Johnson, of Jerico, Chickasaw county, spent a day or two
here last week, visiting his two sons, who are attending
Breckenridge College.
Thomas Holmes has been here the past week visiting his parents
and sisters. He is fireman on the Milwaukee road running between
Farmington and Le Sueur Center.
H.T. and Guy Toye, brothers of Dr. W.R. Toye, arrived from
Northwood Thursday on a visit.
Ed Wicks departed last week for Phoenix, Ariz., on a visit to his
son who is there in feeble health.
Mrs. C. Christen and daughter Miss Josie were called to Cresco
Saturday by the death of Mrs. Christen's brother-in-law, Gabriel
Hanson, who died on Friday from dropsy, after an illness of 6
months. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Nellie Walton, and one
son about 7 years old. Mr. Hanson was about 40 years old and one
of the highly respected citizens of that locality. The funeral
services were held yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Winnie Coleman has sufficiently recovered from the injuries
sustained in the Iroquois theatre fire, to return home. She came
Friday.
Willis T. Kinney, one of Bluffton townships industrious and
hardworking young farmers, was in town Wednesday.
Mrs. W.H. Burtis is enjoying a visit from her mother and sister,
Mrs. E.E. Stewart and Miss Capitola Stewart, of Fergus Falls,
Minn. They arrived this morning.
Glenn B. May and O.M. Call, followers of the "Art
Preservative of Arts" and foremen's respectively, of the
Standard and Republican, of Waukon, were Decorah visitors
Sunday. Mr. May is not only an excellent printer but demonstrated
his ability as a musician and singer of considerable merit as
well, rendering a number of very pleasing piano and vocal
selections.
Mortuary - Chas. McManus
Mr. Chas McManus, one of the oldest settlers of
Winneshiek county, Bloomfield township, died at his home January
9th, 1904, his demise being due to heart disease which had
troubled him for some time. Some time ago he became very sick,
suffering from a similar attack, from this, however, he
recovered, and apparently enjoyed his usual good health.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Lichtenberger
at St. Francis de Sales Catholic church, Ossian the following
Monday.
Mortuary - Peter Rosa
Frankville township loses another one of her old and
respected citizens in the death of Peter Rosa, which occurred
last Tuesday at his home. He was a member of one of the most
prominent families of the county, and a brother of the late
Samuel Rosa, whose accidental death occurred only a few weeks
ago. Mr. Rosa was an exemplary husband, father and citizen and
his demise is a great loss to his family and the community.
Mr. Rosa's demise was due to bright's disease. He was about 72
years old, and the eldest of the Rosa family. The funeral
services were held at the Centennial church on Friday.
Stricken by Apoplexy
Last Tuesday morning Iver Larson, one of Decorah's
oldest and widely known dry goods merchants, was taken with a
severe stroke of apoplexy, from the effects of which he lies at
his home in a helpless condition. His entire right side is
paralyzed. His mind is uneffected and with the able medical
attendance he is receiving it is hoped in time that his usual
health will be regained.
Former Burr Oak Resident Dead
Mr. Charles Willsie, a former resident of Burr Oak, some
36 years ago, died suddenly at his home in Chicago Saturday
night, at the age of 60 years, from organic heart trouble. The
remains were brought to Decorah this Tuesday morning, accompanied
by the widow and son, Wm. Willsie, and were conveyed to Burr Oak,
where interment was made.
-- The county Field of News -- gathered by
correspondents and exchanges
Fort Atkinson, from the Times,
Jan. 15-
Mrs. Joseph Sobolik who underwent an operation is doing
nicely.
John Chizek spent a couple of days this week at Postville, guest
of friends.
John Chizek, our night operator, took a few days layoff this
week, Mr. Noble of New Hampton filling his place.
Wednesday morning about 4 o'clock someone broke into and stole
from the kitchen of the Weists residence a large quanity of meat.
the tracks leading from the house indicated as though there were
two in the party a man and woman. Mr. Weisz heard a noise and got
up but too late to see who the parties were. [transcription note:
both Weist and Weisz typed as in original]
Spillvile, from our regular correspoindent, Jan. 16-
Mrs. Stadle is very sick at this writing.
J.J. Haug went to Decorah Friday on business, returning home on
Saturday.
Mrs. Hiram Cooper accompanied by her sister Miss Regina Kapler
were Decorah visitors Monday.
The ice for the creamery was put up last Friday by John Zouiek.
The creamery will be sold Feb. 15th at auction sale.
Fred Bernatz drove to Eldorado Saturday to visit his uncle, Mike
Bernatz and family.
Joseph Kapinos who has been at Langdon, N.D. since last spring
clerking for his uncle, Joe Stadle, returned home Tuesday.
Mr. Joseph Voldan and Miss Barbara Shindlar were united in
marriage Tuesday morning Jan. 12 at St. Wencelaus church, Father
Kloss officiating.
Bluffton, from our regular correspondent, Jan. 16-
John Mara, the popular stock buyer of Cresco was seen on
our streets Tuesday.
William Elliott shipped a carload of sheep from Decorah to
Chicago markets Monday last.
Mr. and Mrs. John Casey are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby
girl which came to gladden their home Monday last.
Ridgeway, from the Review,
Jan. 15-
John Wesley Griffith Sr., passed away this morning at 2
o'clock.
Mrs. A.W. Prann, who has been on the sick list, is able to be at
the store again.
Tabor Way, who has been visiting at the home of S. Pike returned
to his home in Parter, South Dakota, Sunday night.
Mrs. W.C. Johnson and little Stella and the little son of Mr. and
Mrs. Dell Butz have all been under the care of a physician the
past week.
Ossian, from the Bee,
Jan. 15-
Jo Becker Jr., who resides in Springfield township is
very sick with appendicitis.
Celes Peyer has been confined to his home the better part of the
week with an attack of rheumatism.
Thomas J. Carroll of Owatonna, Minn., was here to attend the last
sad rites of his life-long friend Chas. McManus.
$1,128.00 is the sum of money Mrs. Louis Schwinefuss received for
115 hogs one day last week. Jo Dessell bought them.
Theo. K. Anderson of Bettle Creek, Iowa, after a two weeks visit
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knute Anderson Buli, returned home
today.
Mr. Frank Schissel and Miss Christina Kennebec, both of this
county, were united in marriage Tuesday morning, January 12th,
1904 in St. Francis de Sales Catholic church, Ossian, Rev. C.B.
Lechtenberg performing the ceremony. Both these people are well
known here, the groom being a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schessel
Sr.
[transcribed by S.F., July 2018]