James Refsell of Wallingford Dies After Illness
James Refsell, a respected Emmet county farmer and bank president, died Monday after months of illness dating to February 5. Born July 31, 1860 in Modum Norway, he moved to Emmet county as a child, married Annie Osher in 1886, and had two children, Emma and Oscar. He was noted for integrity, community service, and leadership at Farmers' Savings Bank. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Wallingford Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, children, three brothers, and many friends.
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James’ Refsell
Emmet
D James Refsell
Modum
Norway
Emmet County
Refsell
High Lake Township
C. O. Refsell
Annie Osher
Wallingford
Emma Refsall
Oscar Refsall
Estherville
Ressel
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Ressell
Ian
Tamity
Orville Democrat
Bat Wreck Trains Cars Fire Across Minnesota Line
Six freight cars derailed between Lake Crystal and Mankato on Friday, smashing against a high bank. A gas car ignited, followed by oil and kerosene cars, spreading flames across adjacent cars including a brown sugar car and lumber car. Fire burned through the night as crews feared explosions and notified nearby farmers to move stock and vacate premises. the track remained blocked for hours.
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Minnesota
Lake Crystal
Mankato
Cda
Music Memory Contest To Be Held May 7th
The Music Memory Contest, sponsored by the County Federation of Women’s Clubs, takes place in Simmersburg on Friday afternoon and evening May 7. Rural schools join the afternoon event, town schools the evening one, with the Jefferson Orchestra performing. A winning school earns $10, and a glee club and chorus contest offers $5 prizes. Judge is Mr. Fullerton of Cedar Pals. County chairman is Mrs. H. W. Becho, with Miss Elisabeth Spies and Miss Gladys Johnson on the committee. Admission is 20 cents for the contest and 10 cents for the event.
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County Federation of Women's Clubs
Simmersburg
Jefferson Orchestra
Osborne
Fullerton
Cedar Pals
H. W. Becho
Emreeteburg
Elisabeth Spies
Gladys. Johnson
Adam Domek Died At Spirit Lake
Adam Domek aged 84, a pioneer of Palo Alto county, dropped dead at Spirit Lake Monday. Funeral services were held there Wednesday with attendees Mr and Mrs Joseph Klieg of Fairfield and Henry Miller of the south of town present.
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Adam Domek
Spirit Lake
Palo Alto County
Wednealay
Joseph Klieg
Sairfield
Henry Miller
South of Town
Public Dance Friday by Iowa Trio at Woodman Hall
The Iowa Trio orchestra will conduct a public dance at Woodman hall in Gradinger Friday evening April 23. Admission is 6 cents. A good time is anticipated and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Iowa Trio Orchestra
Woodman Hall
Gradinger
Quaker Data Company Expands with Tullo Pop Car Load
Vincent Kelly selects Sioux City for a district agency and moves planned for the first of June. He weighed Fort Dodge and southeastern Minnesota options before finalizing Sioux City. Italy’s stance on the League hints at potential new regional alignments.
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Sioux City
Vincent Kelly
Fort Dodge
Minnesota
Fire destroys Reed farm buildings and herd in Sunday blaze
W E Reed of the Halla neighborhood suffered a heavy loss when fire Sunday afternoon destroyed a dilapidated corn crib overhead granary machine shed and chicken house on his farm owned by E B George. Reed lost a Ford truck a new binder multiple cultivators plows hammers wagons and various small articles about a dozen and a half chickens and 700 bushels of corn and 300 bushels of oats. Insurance valued at 200 on implements and 200 on wagon and vehicles. no insurance on the granary. The origin is a mystery though the truck had been in use and its battery removed. officials consider the loss heavy for the Reed family and Graettinger neighbors.
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W. E. Reed
Halla
George
Reed
Graettinger
Mrs Gammon to Move to California in June
Mrs J H Gammon has leased her residence to Mr and Mrs C B Norris of Ruthven with Norris named as manager of Wisconsin Lumber company The Gammon family will leave for California in June spending some time at the lakes before heading west Graetinger residents lament the loss as Mrs Gammon long active in community and county affairs leaves with hundreds of friends wishing them happiness in their new home
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California
J. H. Gammon
C. B Norris
Ruthven
Norris
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Gammon
Genevieve
James
Pasadena
Norria
Lakes
Wert
Graetinger
A New Bank For West Bend
An eastern town gentleman has secured a charter to establish a new bank in West Bend. He recently purchased the bank building at West Bend for 7000 dollars at public auction. The structure resembles the Farmers and Merchants State Bank building in Graattinger. Three charters were sought for West Bend, including one by local residents with local capital.
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Aentleman
West Bend
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Graattinger
Bank Statements From Two Local Banks Published This Week
Virat National Bank of Graettinger and Farmers Savings Bank of Wallingford publish statements showing sound financial condition. Each bank reports exclusive banking field and enjoying nine large patronage.
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Virat National Bank of
Surveyors Busy On The New Road Progress
Surveyors for the state highway between Crippan corner and No 17 on the Rock Island line have been active for weeks. The latest work near the Rock Island right of way at the foot of the hill was completed this week.
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Crippan Corner
No. 17
Rock Island
Change In Time Of Train On North Island Line
A Sunday timetable change affects the north bound afternoon passenger train which will leave at 4 22 instead of 4 47. The Albert Lane train from Watharyville will depart fifteen minutes earlier.
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Nock Island
Albert
Watharyville
Reginald Denny Comedy Show Opens With Laughter
Reginald Denny plays Where Was 17 at Hawkeye on Saturday April 24 and draws big box office, though a reviewer finds little of substance beyond audience delight. The piece showcases Denny in a career best performance with strong supporting cast. Also reported is the death of Rev C J Mekkelson's mother in Alta Iowa and community condolences.
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Reginald Denny
Hawkeye
Denny
Mappera
Ahrick
Raymond Tindall Injured in Corm Cutting Machine Incident
Raymond Tindall suffered a serious hand injury last week when four fingers on his left hand were caught in a corm cutting machine. The blades grazed bone, narrowly avoiding the loss of a finger. The injury is not permanent but will require time to heal as flesh regrows.
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Raymond Tindall
Raymond Tindal
Womanless Wedding Comedy Set for April 28 at Trawhkeye
Miss Bessie Shatnya of the local teaching company trains thirty five locals for a rollicking comedy titled A Womanless Wedding to be presented at the Trawhkeye theatre Wednesday evening April 28 for the benefit of the P T A. Admission is 25 cents.
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Bessie Shatnya
Trawhkeye
Westfall Moves Norris Farm House to Grasttinger
B Westfall purchased the Chris Norris farm residence and moved it to Grasttinger on the last of the week. It will be located in the northeast part of town on the lots formerly occupied by the Mrs Spier residence. The moving job was handled by 2 P Duhun. Last year Mr Norris completed the erection of a fine new Or
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E. &. Westfall
Chins Norris
B. Westfall
Chris Norris
Grasttinger
Telephone Directories Urged for Prompt Service
The telephone girls request all patrons use the new directories mailed last week. A copy was sent to every renter. if not received, new copies are available at the central office or the Times office. Calling by number aids prompt service.
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Times Office
Moving Six Miles of Poles Due to Road Realignment
The Gratings Telephone Company must relocate six miles of poles because the west road is being realigned. This heavy expense raises questions about whether the cost will be borne locally.
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Patate
War and Shoes Meet in Quiet Valor
A reflective scene contrasts conflict with daily acts of courage as a man buys six pairs of school shoes, while a polar bear mascots resilience by wearing a coal substitute.
Observed Forty Third Wedding Anniversary in Graettinger
The article notes the forty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Chris Henningsen of the city with family reunion in attendance. Mr Henningsen recently suffered a stroke but is recuperating with home care and is regaining activity while the couple remains pioneer residents with many Trienda in Graettinger and Palo Alto County.
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Chris Henningsen
Henningsen
Graettinger
Palo Alto
the Times
Brookhart to Speak Friday in Emmetsburg Campaign Stop
Senator Brookhart will open his northern Town campaign in Emmetsburg on Friday, April 30, drawing hundreds of Palo Alto friends. A year ago he spoke at Limmetsburg during the Palo Alto county fair to record attendance, the largest since 1899 when W. J. Bryan spoke.
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Brookhart
Emmetsburg
Palo’ Alto
Limmetsbrg
Palo Alto County
W. J. Bryan
Senator Brookhart
Enunetsburg
Guilford Paovlaen Joins San Antonio Pitching Staff
Guilford Paovlaen is now pitching for the San Antonio Texas league club after the team bought him from St. Louis Cardinal management. The Texas league opened April 14 and San Antonio has won several games since, though Iowa dailies did not report the batteries. Gib had a splendid season last year with the Fort Smith Arkansas ball club.
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Guilford Paovlaen
San Antonio
Guilfort Paulson
Texas
St. Louis Cardinal
Iowa Dailies
Gib
Fort Smith
Elected New Officers of P. T. A. at High School Meeting
At a Tuesday P T A meeting in the high school assembly new officers were elected for the coming year. Mrs. J. Georgi was named president, Mrs. J. Mekkelson second vice president, Mrs. M. J. Reidy secretary, and Fred Spies treasurer. The superintendent serves as first vice president. A delightful program was presented, though attendance was light.
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Georgi
J. Mekkelson
M. J. Reidy
Fred Spies
Boy Struck by Auto in School Yard Injures Leg
Donald Joynt, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Joynt of Emmetsburg, was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Van Horne the school nurse. Miss Bernice McDonald, a teacher, was also in the car. Donald suffered a broken leg.
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Donald
Ray Joynt
Emmetsburg
City Election Contest At Emmetsburg
Attorney Smith of Emmetsburg contests the city election result for alderman Sam Rozen, who won by one vote. He cites several parties listed as non residents or not of voting age, challenging the validity of the Emmetsburg city vote.
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Attorney Smith
Emmetsburg
Sam Rozen
Rozen
Smith
Garden Grove Man To Head Local Schools
Professor C. W. Stevenson of Garden Grove Iowa, formerly with West Bend, is elected superintendent of the Grachtinger schools for the coming year. Stevenson has taught in Garden Grove for two years and will head a staff of five high school teachers yet to be hired with several grade vacancies filled by Marjorie Thayer and others.
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C. W. Stevenson
Garden Grove
Iowa
West Bend
Grachtinger
My. Stevenson
Misa Hayes
Cipo
Marjorie Thayer
Bessie Shatava
Wuss Wsthee Sinisesen
Lillian Millen
Missa Cora Christopher
Clara Shatava
Paulling
M Ins
Frances Duhigg
Algona
Willingford Town Shows Notable Cooperation Over Bank Scandal
A Wallingford cashier faced a notable loss described as a barrel of money after an artful hack hit the Farmers Savings Bank, spurring a reported noloret. The Willingford community rallied in support, setting an example of cooperation praised as unmatched in Iowa.
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Chasier Nelson
John Nelson
Farmers Savings Bank of
Wallingford
We Times
Wevic
Willingford
Iowa
Bancroft School Board Faces Financial Trouble
Members of the Bancroft school board confront a $35,000 looming liability tied to overdue funds. The district plans a legal action against Willouts next year, and interest payments could equal the principal. Taxpayers may face higher levies as propositions fail to pass.
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Bancroft School Goard
Dancroft
Uistrien
Bride Injured in Wedding Day Car Crash in Minnesota
Miss Julia Schwab of Blue Earth and her fiancé Albert Pergande of LaVerne were in an auto accident the day of their wedding. The car turned over trapping Schwab, who suffered a broken back. She was taken to a hospital for treatment, placed in a plaster cast, and later began spinal therapies in Arizona.
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Julia Schwab
Blue Farth
Minnesota
Albert Pergande
LaVerne
Aizena
Kitten Ball Season Opens in Graetunger Action
The Kitten Ball season opened in Graetunger with the North Side defeating the South Side 21 to 10 on a Friday evening. George Frick, manager of the Specials last year, reorganized the team for the match. J P Jensen from Florida, former Giants manager, is noted as a forthcoming interest in this brief diamond ball news.
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Graetunger
George Frick
J.P. Jensen
Florida
Jensen
Giants
Friek
Graattinger Telephony Directories Ad announces livestock quotes
Read the Graattinger Telephony Directories for live stock price quotations and business inquiries. The ad lists day and night telephone numbers on the K-L-M page with V. L. O'Connor as manager.
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Graattinger Live Stock Shipping Association
Graattinger
K-L-M
V. L. O'Connor
Carload Shipments of Nursery Stock to Ohio and Iowa
Graettinger Nursery sent a car load of trees to Payneville Ohio and another car to Des Moines Iowa. George has made many shipments to Des Moines. A bill of goods was sold last week to Ayrshire consolidated School district for trees and ornamental shrubs.
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Ohio
Graettinger Nursery
Local Dubuque Couple On Wedding Visit
Mr and Mrs Chiia Martin from Dubuque on a wedding trip arrived here Wednesday for a visit with John Wilson and GM Gracttinger at their homes. Mr Martin is a nephew of Mrs Wilson and Mrs Gracttinger. The couple were married Tuesday at Zwingle Iowa with the bride Mary Marahal from Zwingle.
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Chiia Martin
Dubuque
John Wilson
Gracttinger
Martin
Wilson
Zwingle
Iowa
Mary Marahal
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Name of the Sea
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Penguin
Cord Ta
Chicago
Quaker Data Company
League of Nationa
Italy
Mekkelson
C. J. Mekkelson
Alta
Rev. Mekkelson
Grastinger Times
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