Mrs. J. B. Schwielert, who has been ill for past two weeks, is improving some at present.

Gen. Dodge and Emerson Hyde were at Dubuque last week for the purpose of enlisting in the Navy.

Mrs. M. E. Dittmer departed Saturday for a journey to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Green, in Chicago.

Mrs. Bertha Schwielert Erbe of Mcgregor is here for a while on account of the illness of her mother.

Mr.and Mrs. Wm. Adams of Independence, were visiting with relatives here the first part of the week.

John Wuchle who has been painting and decorating at the Ed Scheneke home for several days, left Tuesday for his home at Burlington.

Mr.and Mrs. J. F. Flenniken of Edgewood were over Sunday guests of relatives here.

Adrian Shaw came home Saturday from Oglwein, where he has been working.

Mr. and Mrs. U. K. Kirschbaum received a letter and photograph from their son Matt, who has been in France for some time.

Relatives at Osterduck have been notified in late Aug. Mr. James Kutke has been wounded in action.

Robert Spark of Cassville, Wis., and his son, John of Dubuque made a brief visit recently at the home of the former's sister, Mrs. T. S. Davidson.

Mrs. A. E. Hutton and son, Robert of Greeley were guest of Mrs. Davidson recently.

Mrs. Alice Kale of Fort Worth, Texas made Colesburg a very brief visit one evening recently.

A young son has recently come to abide at the home of Oscar Belsinger.

Fred Hyde wrote his mother from Omaha last week, saying that he was en route, to CalIfOrnia for training. He recently enlisted in the navy at Mardo, N. D.

Mrs. T. F. Keller has returned from an extended vistit with relatives at Marcus and Cherokee.

Mr. and Mrs. John BolsingerBolsinger of Jefferson reached the fiftieth milestone along the journey of their married life Friday, August 9th. The day was fittingly celebrated, a large company of relatives and friends being present. Dinner was served and the bride and groom of fifty years ago received a number of beautiful and useful gifts, including some gold coins.