Temperance Society Forms in West Walnut Area
Graettinger Times notes a new Temperance Society organized by youth in West Walnut and vicinity. The report records six new members since last quarter and urges full attendance at Tuesday April 26 1898 officers election. Also mentions upcoming Japanese Wedding play with company meeting April 23 1898 at 7:30 PM.
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West Walnut
Graettinger
M. W
A.—Walnut Camp
F. U
A.—Gracttinger Lodge
B&b. J. Evanson
Sec
Botany Class Analyzes Plants Under Dickinson Guidance
A botany class began plant analysis last week under the direction of H S Dickinson. Miss Nellie Tollifson traveled to Emmetsburg on Saturday as a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Dickinson
Nellie Tollifson
Emmetsburg
Bank Assets and Liabilities Report Graettinger Iowa 1898
Organized under Iowa law the bank at Graettinger Palo Alto counts assets of 132683 and total liabilities with capital stocks of 410000 including deposits of 6500. A scanned 1898 financial statement shows cash on hand 1853.49, bonds and other evidences of debt discounted 14298.85, real property 867.73, personal property 600.82, and deposits 6455.02. Board presidents J J Watson and Wm Mueller certify the figures as true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Bapkty
Continental Nat’ Bank
Chicago
First
National Bank
Emmetsburg
S.s
State of
County
How Torpedoes Work in the U S Navy
A vintage look at torpedo boats and the Whitehead torpedo. It explains the 18 inch warhead craft, its boiler and engine, depth control, and firing from tubes. The piece praises skilled handling while noting the weapon’s deadly, ominous power and the torpedo boat’s stealthy, grim nature.
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United States Navy
Deca
Washington Convention Heralds Teacher Association Gathering
The capital hosts the annual Teacher Association convention with thousands expected to attend July 7 to 13. The note outlines travel routes, points of interest, and hotel accommodations for attendees. Also mentioned are local moves as Mr and Mrs Iverson relocate to Graettinger from Estherville and will reside in the Orient house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Artion
Teacher’ Association
Soule
Cudar Rapida
County Board Proceedings April 4 1898 Iowa
Iowa Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors meets in Auditor's office with full attendance. Actions include fixing road mileage values, authorizing tax refunds for Izza Debolt, approving Poor Farm reports, rejecting W. S. Young rent claim, approving bills of 312.14, designating Taylor Road No as petitioned, approving bonds for R. A. Brownlee and Gro H. Caldwell, rejecting tax rebate petitions, and accepting Grand Jury and county reports.
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State of Iowa
Palo Alto County
Gain
Board’of Supervisors
Auditor's Office
Ato Alto
Iowa
Executive Council
State of
Izza Debolt
Ellington Township
W. 2. Young
Jon Vana
Orrin Shan
Grand Jury
Marely 15 and April 5 19 excursion sale notice
On Marely 15 April 5 and 19 excursion tickola good 21 days will be sold at rate of One Fare plus $200 for the round trip to all points on the GR and N Ry in brown Minnesota and south Dakota north of and including Shott Rock and Abbott Crossing and to Wa verly Tickets at this rate will also be told by all agents of the company to large numbers of cities and towns in Southern Western and Northern states For fall particulars call on ticket agent GC and N Ry or address J Morton Gi Ps Ty aA Cedar Rapids la
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Marely
Brown
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shott Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
N. Ry
J. Morton
Ps & Ty Aa
Cedar Rapids
Resignation Accepted for West Bend Justice of the Peace
The board ordered Hanson Road No 250 to be established as petitioned. S L Seaver resignation as Justice of the Peace of West Bend township was accepted. Bills totaling 1182.32 were allowed. Board adjourned to Monday May 23 at 9 a.m. W M Harrison Chairman. Attest C W Hodgkinson Clerk of Boards.
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Hanson Road
S. L. Seaver
West Bend Township
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Grafrttinger Times
F. Kiyckhohn
Good Templar Notes
Graettinger Savings Bank
Total Assets
Sea. Watson
Muguirr
Wan
Ravellers Cashier
Snblte
General Directory
Coust
Bee
Louis Haus
O. G. DauEn
Jiette
LL. A. FerGuson
Mareshall
E. A.baumgartner
Pod. Paulson
A.e.burdick
Jena Olson
H. G. Warrison
A. O. Berg
M.E
W. Kennedy
Union
Granree
Swalestuen
Uold
FaTuEn Kelly
EvanGeEvical Lutheran-Serevices
N. Mallon
Jureenson
A. E. Burdick
M. D
Good Templar Hall
Gratttinger
Molison
George Tros
First National Bank
Fstuerville, Iowa
John Menzies
AP Law
Clycor Insurance Co
Good Rellable Company
BF Kluckhorn, Agt
L. H. Butler
Bleigha Utc
Graettinger, Ta
PF H Devi
Kaufman Bros
Clothiers
D. W. Beebe
Mar
Board
Lambe
Treasi
Hodgkogen
A. Mastin
Tam
J. A. Fleming
T. D. Cullins & Co
Uobee
DeWitt
Jung
Iver
T. J. Collins & Co
Caldy
T. Colling & Co
Stene Masons
Anderson & Lyster
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