Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-27
FRANKVILLE

From Our Regular Correspondent
Feb. %, 1907.
j. n. Leithold of Postville was in
town Tuesday.
A few of those from distance
who were in attendance at the d. j.
| Crawford sale the Goth were Herman
koth of Luana. Ed Beard and John
Mullaney of DEBORAH, Chas.
Crumb of Postville, John Young and
Peter Ramlo of Hesper, and Ben
Helming from near Waukon.
News received of Harry Gibbs To-
Gates him at Kensett, Iowa an M. ID.
Harry was formerly of Frankville
and will be remembered by his
schoolmates as bright and promising
lad.
hall Wednesday was well attended a
large number from out of town being
present; many of the gentlemen came
to attend the sale at L. J. Craw ford S,
consequently their wives had long
afternoon aG the society which was
thoroughly enjoyed. Herman Schuette
with his new monograph added very
much to the pleasure of the occasion.
Germie Merrill and wife who dur
ing the past year have been living on
the Frank Bollman farm south of
town, are moving back to his fathers
and will again become residents of
Frankville
Maud and May Van Wey visited
their friend Miss Oda Letchford, Sun
day
Rev. Smith of PostvilIe will COM
mence a series of meetings in the M.
f. church tonight which will con-
tinue for two weeks.
Herbie Padden and Charlie Broui-
lette went to Freeport today, Charlie
for "a weeks visit. while Herbie
will remain TO attend school there.
Friday evening seemed to be
favorable night for parties, there
being no less than three in this
vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal
Bollman entertained large number
of their friends at dancing party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Brouilette were
very pleasantly surprised when a
few of the older people gathered at
their home to spend the evening.
And the young folks report very
pleasant time at party in the hall
with Claud Van Wey as host.
The d. Y. n. T. will meet at the
home of Mrs. VIM. Smith, Thurs
day.
Romeo Padden went to Freeport
Friday for few days visit with
relatives there.
Charley Miller went to Castalia
Wednesday to meet any one coming
from distance to attend the sale.
Quite a number of visitors attended
school Friday afternoon. 1t being
Washington birthday short pro-
gram, such as recitations, songs, ETC.,
was rendered by the pupils.
Miss Lulu Campbell. who has been
visiting in town for some time re-
turned TO her home in Castalia, Sat
urdav.
Mrs. Mabel Van Wey went to De-
corah Friday for a visit with rela-
tives and friends there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bachtel, of
Wednesday. Mr.. b. also attended the
sale.
Charley Miller and Earl Smith
Went To Decorah Saturday, returning
Sunday.
Farmers from all parts OF the
country have been busy the latter
part of the week hauling cattle and
hogs from Owens and Crawford's
which they purchased at the sale We'd
nesday.
Chas. Barrett of Ossian was bust
ness caller in town Thursday.
Robbie Kiesau returned last week
from Indiana where he has been for
some time past.
Otto Helming has been staying in
town this week while finishing up
his assessing in the southeast part of
Ludlow township.
Miss Fette who has been visiting
her friend Miss Cora Brandt, returned
TO her home in Waseca, Mimi, Fri
day. Miss Cora. Arthur and Walter
accompanied her as far as POstville.
Mrs. Jane Webster was quite i'll for
a few days last week, diphtheria being
at first feared, but on calling DR..
Kiesau it was found to be not so
serious.
Gene Owens delivered several loads
of hogs in Postville, Monday. Otto
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