Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-07
CASTALIA

From our regular corIespo ndent.)
August 8, 1907
Miss Oman Tatro left for Superior,
Wis. Thursday, where she will visit
her sister, Mrs. X Cornell. Her
father accompanied her as far as Cal.
mar.
Malvin Sparks leaves for Oelwein
the latter part of this week. Ross
VIM will occupy his position as
agent here.
H. G. Painton returned from his
western trip Monday.
Drew Keane leaves for Chicago the
fore part of this week on business.
Miss Cecil Johnson of Ossian visited
in town over Sunday
Col. Burhans accompanied Fred
O'Boy to Clermont Sunday, where he
assisted the Famous First vanquish
the Bog trotters to the tune of 10 to 3.
Lynn McEwen of Postville was a
business visitor here Saturday.
Fred Waters and Miss Mabel of
Frankville were visitors at the Hamil-
ton Campbell home Sunday.
Henry Neverman and Lester went
to Farmersburg, Saturday, for few
days visit with relatives.
Miss Cora Thompson of Ossian was
in town Friday.
James Dota returned to his home in
Alcester, N. D., Wednesday.
Rev. Paulson OF Luana visited
friends here Friday.
Miss Clara Halvorson went to Os-
sian Friday evening.
Chas. Allen went to Mason City
Tuesday night.
Grace Allen and Bessie Clark were
Postville shoppers Tuesday.
Miss Be- tina Krogman came up from
Elkader, FRIDAY, to visit her sister,
Mrs. John Shredder.
Mrs P. O'Boy returned from Mason
City Wednesday.
Sanford Tatro returned to Clermont
Tuesday morning after a short visit
with his brother, A. q. Tatro.
Velma Bollman returned to her
home in Lime Springs Tuesday
Geo. Buchanan returned from Chi
cago where he went Tuesday with a
carload of live stock.
Roy and Pierre Feltis of Burr Oak
visited their sister, Mrs. w. @. VIM,
Tuesday.
Chas, VIM is nursing a sore hand
the past few days. John Bachelor is
on the dray.
The accommodation train made it's
last run SATURDAY., it being taken off
to cut down expenses.
Mrs. Rose McGaheran was born in
County Cavan. Ireland. Aug. 10, 1919,
and died at her home at Clermont.
Iowa, Aug. 2, 1907, at the good old
age of 81 years, l month, and IL days.
She was married in 1889 and came to
America in 1848 and lived in Illinois
until 1866, then moved to Fayette
county, where she lived until her
death, being among the oldest settlers
of that county. She was the mother
of IL children, six of whom survive
her and were with her at her bedside
when the final summons came FRIDAY
morning. Deceased was good, chart
table woman whose charity and kind
ness extended far out from the home
circle. and by her many kindly deeds
bound many hearts to her with ties of
love. She was a woman to whom
the highest encomiums is due, a
mother, who made home heaven by
her presence, neighbor. whose joys
and SORROWS were her own. Deceased
was laid to rest beside her husband
who preceded her to the other land
some years ago in the Clermont
cemetery. Friends from the surround
ing towns were present to pay their
last respects. She leaves six children,
Mrs. T. H. Barrett, Castalia, Iowa;
Mrs. p. Chatham, Dougherty, Iowa !:
John, of Rockwell, Iowa; Joseph, of
La Porte, Iowa; and Thomas and
James at home. Those who attended
the funeral from abroad were !:
Mrs. s. Brady and daughter, Mrs. H.
Thill of Minneapolis; Mrs. G.. boy lie
and Mrs. j. Larkin. Halle Green,
Wis. Mrs. ]. Powers and daughter
Mary Emily, Sinsinawa, Wis. Mrs.
S. White of East Dubuque Joe Muir
ray, j. II. Sheridan, and Mrs. j.
Johnson of Bancroft. Iowa; J. III.
McConlogue, Mason City, Iowa; p.
III. Callahan and sons, Peter and
German, and Mrs. j. Smith of
Doughtery, Iowa; Mrs. j. b. Nc
Gaheran and sons Willie and Am
brose, and daughter Mary; Hugh and
Mayme Mclaughlin, ID. w. McGarry,
+. Campbell, Rockwell, Iowa; Mrs.
Joe McGaheran and daughter Rose,
La Porte, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. H. III.
Donlon Of. Chicago, Ill. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fitzpatrick and daughter, DR..
and Mrs. Donlon, John Donlon and
wife, Miss Connell, Mrs. Roach, Joe
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Gaherity. and Mr.. JAS. Gaherity.
Ten Years in Bed.