School Romance Ends In Happy Weddings Gammon Larsen
Mr L C Gammon and Miss Clara Arsen were married at the bride’s sister’s home in a quiet ceremony. Rev C Mee Mekkelzon officiated. They will live in Chicago. both are Graettinger High School graduates. The Times extends best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gammon-Larsen
L. C. Gammon
Claraarsen
Gammon
George Frick
Graettinger
Hool ‘Oom
J. H. Gammon
Sterling Rig
Graettinger High School
Cedar Falls Normal School
Ames
Aed
Jenson
Chicago
Western Electric Company
Thomas Storhow
Wallingford
Highland Park
Aryshiva
Estherville
Larson and Storhow Union in Graet tingler Wedding
Henry M. Larsen and Ada Storhow wed at the bride’s parents home at high noon with Rev. Bergé officiating. Attendants were L. C. Gammon and wife. wedding march by Grover Yaberg. Bridesmaid wore canton crepe and carried white roses. ring bearer Honore tson and flower girl Le ne Myhre present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Larsen
Ada SE. Storhow
Bergé
Estherville
L. C. Gammon
Honore Tson
Lene Myhre
Lohenrin
Grover Yaberg
Axeltons Move from Graettinger to Story City
Mr and Mrs M T Axelton plan to relocate to Story City this week with a possible move to Ames if work improves. Ames sits twelve miles from Story City and Mr Axelton will commute for now. Their Graettinger residence has been rented to Supt and Mrs White. Axelton has long lived in Graettinger and worked as a carpenter and contractor, a business hit by the deflation period. Community wishes accompany the couple to their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Axelton
Story City
Ames
Mr. Axelton
Graettinger
White
Axelton
Mrs. Axelton
Food Sale By M E Ladies Aid Society Saturday
The M E Ladies Aid Society will hold a food sale Saturday August Bth at Reimer Clothing store. Fresh vegetables and baked goods will be on sale. For special pies or cakes call Mrs. BE. S. George Mrs. J. A. Fleming or Mrs. John Reimer with your order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Reimer Clothing
BE. S. George
J. A. Fleming
John Reimer
Citizens of Graettinger Labor Day Meeting Called
A Graettinger citizens meeting is scheduled for Friday evening at the P. J. McCarty land office to discuss Labor Day celebrations. All residents are urged to attend at eight o'clock and answer roll call. - Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
P. J. McCarty Land Office
Another Threshing Run Wanted Ad
We are able to handle another threshing run. Enquire at Farmers iSupply Co. Adyv. 8-3-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers iSupply Co
Adyv
Mrs Ed O Tooles Death At Emmetsburg
Mrs Ed O Toole aunt of Vincent Kelly of this place died in Emmetsburg Saturday after a lingering illness. Funeral held Monday. Survived by husband and her aged father E F Kelly of Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed O'Toole
Emmetsburg
Vincent Kelly
E. F. Kelly
Reeves' Wolves Roll Past Lone Rock 8 2 On Graettinger Diamond
Graettinger's Reeves' Wolves defeated Lone Rock 8 to 2 on their home diamond. Paulsen and Reeves starred in the battery for Graettinger. Lone Rock scored twice on an error and a wild sequence in the later innings. Reeves' Wolves remain undefeated this season and travel to Fox Lake next Sunday to face Sherburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Lone Rock
Reeves
Wolves
Paulsen
Fairmont
Reeves’ Wolves
Sherburne
Fox Lake
Bert Montgomery
Montgomery
Paulsen Wills
Letter from W I Stevens on harvest work in Kansas
W I Stevens writes from Lorraine Kansas dated July 30 1922 describing travel from Graettinger June 21 and a three day harvest run with good roads and no rain. he notes earnings 50c per hour and 40c per 100 bushels during threshing season plus recent rainfall and a lingering harvest ahead. he mentions chickens for winter work and invites patrons to watch for his shoe shop ad in the Times this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
O. C. McAllister
J. B. Gordon
Kansas
Graettinger
W. I. Stevens
Tennis Tournament In Progress At Community Playgrounds
In the first round Rev C J Mekkelson defeated John O Jerluon 6 2 6 2 and A H Shaver defeated Boril Erickson 6 3 6 4. Remaining matches include A N Jensen vs Art Henningsen Reuben Johnson vs Ed Turner J A Jensen vs C A Jensen and John Reidy vs Norman Osher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. C. J. Mekkelson
John O. Jerluon
A. H. Shaver
Boril Erickson
A. N. Jensen
Art Henningsen
Reuben Johnson
Ed Turner
J. A. Jensen
C. A. Jensen
John Reidy
Norman Osher
Railroads Still Holding Out Amid Ongoing Strike
Railroads remain on strike for a second month with trains mostly running, though occasional delays disrupt minor services. The public notices the broad functioning of operations, while those at division points observe more pronounced mechanical impacts.
Graettinger Market Reports Aug 8 1922 Watch Giveaway
Graettinger market notes for Thursday August 8 1922 mention a watch given away Saturday night at eight o'clock. Advertisers Paul Sorkin P Fahnestock and J B Lambe promised details. Emmetsburg callers were noted on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Paul Sorkin
P. Fahnestock
J. B. Lambe
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Township Farm Bureau Picnic At Joyce Grove
The Emmetsburg township farm bureau held a successful picnic in Joyce grove last Thursday featuring running and handicap races, a picnic dinner, music, a speaking program by Isaac W. Van Nice, a ball game, motion pictures, and dancing. Races included boys and girls age groups plus a fat man and three legged race. The Business Men's Glee Club performed two pieces, and a close ball game saw married men defeating single men 138 to 8. Committee members Will Harvey, Ross Fries, Matt Brennan, and Joe Joyce organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg Township
Business Men’s Glee
Emmetsburg
Isaac W. ‘van Nice
Benton County
van Nice
Farm Bureau
State Aid National Organization
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa Experiment Station and Extension Departments
Will Harvey
Ross Fries
Matt Brennan
Joe Joyce
Bee Sting Leaves Dayton Farmer in State Hospital
Joe Steward aged farmer of Dayton was stung by a bee on July 9 and rendered unconscious for a week. His mind remains blank, he has taken little nourishment and is steadily growing weaker at the Cherokee state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Steward
Dayton
Cherokee
Peter Swift Buys Paulsen Home East of Church
Peter Swift purchased the L. L. Paulsen residence just east of the Catholic church for 1950 dollars. Possession is due September 1. The splendidly finished dwelling is expected to be an ideal home for Mr and Mrs Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Swift
Paulsen
L. L. Paulsen
Mrs. Swift
Legion Day At Hand's Park Highlights August 6
Ameri can Legion Day at Hands Park Fisher Post No 14 will host a big program on Sunday August 6 featuring five boxing matches led by Strong of Spencer and Red Jones of Des Moines a semi pro baseball clash Easton Minnesota versus Swea City vaudeville aerial acts a motor boat race band concerts dancing by Little Bennies orchestra and a full day of attractions. Admission main park 25c ball game 40c children free plans call for large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hands Park
Fisher Post
Swea City
Strong
Spencer
Red Jones
Des Moines
Easton
Minnesota
Buffalo Center Band
Little Bennies
Hand’s Park
Frank Carpenter Purchases Estherville Democrat
Frank Carpenter buys the Estherville Democrat from the Fancher Brothers and returns as postmaster of Estherville. He has served as postmaster for eight years and was previously publisher of the Democrat for many years, noted as one of Iowa's most successful newspaper men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carpenter
Estherville
Democrat
Fancher Brothers
Carpenter
The
Iowa
We Print Envelopes and Statements for Local Business
We print envelopes and statements on any stock you choose with any composition and ink color. Fifty percent of the price goes to local business houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryk
Leghorn Rooster Metaphor on Insurance and Family Duty
A sharp local saying notes that a man may act boastful like a Leghorn rooster and seem insured to the limit but after his passing his family often must scratch for survival, highlighting the risk of arrant self-importance over responsibility.
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Larsen-Storhow
the Bank For
Bank For
Graettinger Towa
Ih. C. Orton Eueenen
Aeees
Ellington
Charles Kress
Silver Lake
Jim Geelan
Eeaee
Silver Lake J
Martin
Bert Rouse
Otto Esser
Tee
Fairfield
Dennis Carroll
Gee, Gremmels
Anna Morey
West Bend
Alma Kolmdock
Alfred Bleckwenn
Aeneae
Fairfield BE
Re. Wood
Ipc
Booth S. M. Anderson
Walnut
Peter Schmalem
Eure
Rere
Gus Thompson
Kid Nolan
E. O. Williams
Ellington John Griffin
Eens
Eens Billington Chris Thompson Tenn Ear Silver Lake Adolph Mikes Eve Ewee
A. Galloway
Independence
John Helvig
Eisaees Eenar
Lost Island
L. W. Brown
Oscar Cederholm
Highland
James Siegfield
Freedom
Lew Stratton Beeen
Silver Lake Co
P. Gorden
L. A
W. J. Stevens
Lorraine
Martin Myhre
U. R. Next
Bartleman Bros
the Times
Liberty Bell Bank
Meg Cys
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