Graettinger Notes and County Highlights Report
Over the County highlights list social events and local actions. Emmetsburg visitors P H Stedman and wife join P H Iddings family while Mr and Mrs Ryder from northern Minnesota visit. J M Ball administers Brst-class postal service at the depot and E P McEvoy tours west of Wallingford. A Wood Bibley gathering, a cyclone claim settling, and a library fundraiser near Miles are noted. Graettinger reports fairs, tug of war, Fourth of July orations, and urban development with Andrew Taylor raising his hotel and A A Weiss giving an after dinner talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Hall
County Mutual
P.H. Stedman
Emetsburg
P. H. Iddings
Woodibley
H. Giddings
J. M. Ball
E.P. McEvoy
Wallingford
Lost Island
State Cyclone Company
Elk Snat Tale and Local Notes From 1855 Prairies
An 1855 winter scene recalls an elk snapper on prairie trails and personal reminiscences from Fram ee Our Correspondents. Mrs Thos O Connor hosts and says her Illinois brother visited last week while Miss Maggie O Connor plans a summer gathering. The celebration posters omit S B R Stedman as arrangements member, acknowledged late as Sim has contributed to the event.
Ruthven Items Highlight Local Visits and Plain News
Messrs Parr and Laton were in Emmetsburg Monday. C O Helgen returned from Minneapolis Friday. P H Donlon visited from Graettinger Sunday. Will Hastings and Dr Huston were Emmetsburg visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Wm Strickler of Curlew visited old friends. Tom Claer of Ayrshire bought a farm north of town. Charles Dubigg and Thomas Claer of Ayrshire went west for business Friday. E C Rowell returned Friday from South Dakota on business. Local single and married men played a ball game Sunday with the singles winning. Miss Josie Nulan attended St Mary academy graduation in Emmetsburg Friday and visited relatives over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Parr and
Laton
Emmetsburg
C. O. Helgen
Minneapolis
P. H. Donlon
Graettinger
Will Hastings
Huston
Wm. Strickler
Curlew
Tom Claer
Ayrshire
Russ Jeremiassen
Thomas Claer
Charles Dubigg
E. C. Rowell
South Dakota
Josie Nulan
St. Mary Academy
Insurance policy cancellations by mutual companies announced
The letter from C. L. McF Partasp notes mutual life insurers canceling over twenty policies not due to expire until 1901 1902 and 1903. Several policy amounts listed include 8250 21900 and 1774 each with multiple 21000 policies while others are smaller. He reports a profitable day in business and pleasing the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearry
Eorror Democrat
Tam
C.L. McFpartasp
Tiling and tailoring services advertised in Emmetsburg notice
A fragmented notice from Emmetsburg features a tiler offering farm tiling work with satisfaction guarantee and references to McCarty Linderman J. G. Crowder and Wm Pender. It also seeks a first class all around tailor with steady employment and mentions wine bindings and a signed name 264 M.F. Rerwier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty Linderman
J. G. Crowder
Wm. Pender
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Commencement Honors Graduates and Friend Invalid
The Emmetsburg commencement program concluded with Miss Nellis Kerwick valedictorian delivering All's Well That Ends Well. Medals were awarded by Rev. J.J. Smith, and the audience praised the literary and musical portions as among the best in years. The note from Paul J. Case explains a misunderstanding about positions at Inwood and Canton, stating his plan to attend college and not to seek a lower role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
J.J. Smith
Nellis Kerwick
Josie Patton
Josie Deal
Alice Nolan
Agnes Rutledge
Haster Joseph Ryan
Sisters of St. Mary's
Northwest
Brother Branagan
Inwood
Dr. Lewis
Canton
Lewis
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Over Two Weeks
A two week record shows numerous transfers across towns including Palo Alto County properties. Transactions list buyers and sellers such as Mary F Dohigg and P OGraas with prices like 3500 and 3220, various lot numbers, additions and county references, plus notes on parcels in Emmetsburg Mallard and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F Dohigg
P Ograas
GF van Vechten
Watson
Elf
SOX
Palo Alto County
WL Hemphirt
Me Toks
Christopherson
F E Barringer
Lets
Mock
Mallard
Samha Howe
Robert Carner
Abtet
Emmetsburg
Detlef Rohde
Emus K
Finniga
Albro
Loya G Wenry
Maury
John Fincombe
ES Jacobs
Nyse
Alma Mayes Howard
UIST
Netg
Condon
Henry
Sarih E McDonnell
Lot Laughtin
HU Blanchard
Ole Wit Tag
Shire
CalYsadda
Em- Qenny Sanders
Mamson
the Freeman
M&st Padda
Emmetsuurg
Fires Sweep Creston Livery and Retail Buildings
Creston Iowa reports several urban fires last night destroying Saling’s livery barn Harvey’s Confectionery and Humphrey’s grocery with estimated losses of 10000 dollars, 6000 insured. Incendiary origin cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Saling
Harvey's Confectionery
Humphrey’s
After Saloons Onc e More Warpath in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Church leader E L Eaton pastor A K Campbell and Judge W A Sporrier leading new opposition after a petition for saloon consent was deemed sufficient on June 8. The denial challenges petition validity and signatures claiming fraud. Saloon opponents have 10 days to answer as temperance activists vow to fight to the highest court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce
Des Moines
Warpath
Des Mores
E. L. Eaton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
A. K. Campbell
W. A. Sporrier
Board of Supervisors
District Court
Bato
Iowa Will Case Settled In Polk County Courts
The jury found for the plaintiff Peter Kirscher after a lengthy trial. The case centered on the will of Peter Birscher who died after a stroke in 1894 leaving a Polk County estate of about 170 acres valued at $15,000. Four children received $10 each under the contested provision while other heirs disputed the will, which the court ultimately resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirscher
Des Marxes
Jone
Peter Kirscher
Pol
Peter Birscher
Polk County
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Royal Baking Powder CG
William ST
New York
Sim Stedman
Estherville
Fahnestock
Chicago
Peter Smith
McAndalinn
T. P. Potter
Emmet
Palo Alto
Ruthven
W. R. Gage
Patriotis Crosson
Bergeson
Lincoln
Floyd
Iowa State
Andrew Taylor
A.A. Weiss
Graettinger and
Ruthven Items
The
Farmers’ Com
Page
Paul J. Case
MF Coonnn
ML Frown
Didekw
Cal
Fort
Lof Hand Agee
Mae Wood
Mathine
Board of Trade
Iowa
Logan
Logan, Te
William Schipp
Ed Ervin
Crestrox
Ray
James Locke
Kent
Fort Dopee
Storm Lars
Towa. Com
Knoxville
McKinley
Roosevelt
Eupers
Philadelphia
McKinley Club
Eee
House of the Pioneers
Statey
Estima
Ted
Northwestern Association of the Modern Woodmen
Grestos
Preston
Enda. Des Motes
Mmusic Teachers’ National Association
Richmond
Ozpar Ravios
Phea- Pa-Ha
W. G. Malin
United States
Selah Puck
Tempera
Dr. Glenn
Clara Down
D. H. Glenn
Optician
Emmetsburg, Jowa
F. W
Marquardt
Merchant Tailor
Sowa
McGarry Bros
M. J. Nolan
City Bakery
Pitkin
GEO. W. Pitkin Co
Fulton and Carpenter
Sis
Station G
R. E. Kidder
Music Hall Block
Emmetshare
Iuwa
Cys
W. T. Krieger
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