Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-02
BLUFFTON.
Jan. 81, 1916.

Jack Halse and family moved or
to their place the first of the week
that they bought of John Kippe.
Gordon Baker, Willie Dinger and
Richard Dinger hauled wood fol
Brittendalls Tuesday
Nellie O'Brien visited her sister
ln-law Mrs. Paddle O'Brien of Ores
co this last week, got acquainted
with the pretty little daughter that
arrived in their home a short time
ago.
Willie Dinger was sick with the
grip Wednesday.
Dorothy McCauley was sick a cou-
pie of days this last week.
Chas. Burgess made "a trip to the
hub Tuesday.
Dr. Emmons of Burr Oak was call
ed to Fl. Mercy's the 25th of January
1915. On inquiry, found they were
wishing for boy, we all know DR..
has a warm spot in his heart for
| Bluffton, so boy was left. The whole
| family from little up have been re-
| Joicing ever since and they act like
they intended to keep it up while
they live. To say the least we be-
lieve him to be the best natured lit
tie fellow that ever came to Button.
George Wernet and his lady went
to Ridgeway Wednesday.
Mrs Brittendail has been helping
to care for the little fellow that ar
rived at II Mercy's this last week
Mrs. Earnest Bergman called on
Mrs. Mercy Wednesday.
Mrs. Guy Bently called on Mrs.
Brittendall Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Fred Lenheart called in Bluff
ton Wednesday to see Willis Kinney
on some business.
Andrew Hougan sawed Walter Me-
Cauley's, Ed Fuchs. Terry O'Brien's
and H. Mercy's wood this last week.
This is the most icy time that ever
was known, the people can hardly
get from the house to the wood shed
or chicken coop, those that have
stock have to keep them shut up
and carry water to them. Mr. Brit
tendall sifted ashes through the
street yesterday, so his wife and
others could get TO church. We think
Rev. Edie very courageous man to
meet his appointment yesterday, as
icy as it was. He will be here again
in two weeks, the Lord willing.
Mr.. Shelley had horse get down
in the barn last night, he worked
with him while, but could not get
him up, so called for Bayard Elzea
20 assist him, but by the time Mr..
Elzea got up that slippery hill the
horse was up, but just as much
thanks to you Mr.. Elzea.
Jean Mercy is assisting Mrs. She
ley with her washing today.
Pat Thyme brought some nice but
ter to market this morning.
Colonel Bently and family passed
through here yesterday, went to visit
her folks.
Miley Wilbur brought Gladys Muir
dock home this morning She has
been caring for Mrs. Wilbur's chill
dren for some time
One of the Underbockys had run
away yesterday, the rig was smash
ed to pieces and Mr.. Underbocky was
dragged quite ways over the icy
roads, but no further damage was
done.
Bayard Elzea took dinner with Ed
Jackson yesterday.
Mr.. Emery the cream man was
through here today.
Bayard ElZea went to Prosper
Friday for freight for Mr. Britten-
dali, Mrs B. went as far as Burr Oak
to visit her mother, Mrs. E. Weldon,
when they were coming home this
side of the old Dawley place, the
wheel came off their rig, let them
out very gently. it being one of the
front wheels. Mr.. Elzea was obliged
to borrow a wagon and reload the
goods. Mrs. B. is one of those wo-
men that feel she has no time to
loose. so she walks up to Mrs.
Steele's and makes her a call They
arrived home in time for supper.
Miss Molly O'Brien was a Bluffton
shopper Saturday
Be sure and attend the dance at
Stevens hall Wednesday. Feb. 9th.
Helwig's orchestra will furnish ey-
lent music Admission Use. Come!
Oscar Wilbur started for Button
this morning to get his horses shod,
he could not get here, had to phone
for help.
We expect Mrs. Chas. Burgess
home from the hospital most any
time now, when the roads are fit.
Joe Kinney's eyesight seems to be
improving somewhat, so he gets
around quite little.
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