Two Deaths At Wallingford Last Week
Wallingford mourns as J P Kennedy dies at his farm from heart disease at about ten PM. The 68 year old leaves daughters Clara and Rose and was born in New York City on November 26 1862 before moving to DeKalb Wisconsin and later Wallingford.
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J. P. Kennedy
James P. Kennedly
Wallingford
Mr. Kennedy
Clara
Rose
New York City
DeKalb
Twlnnis
Atty
F. J. Kennedy
Palo Alto County 75th settlement anniversary picnic
Large turnout at Emmetaburgy for Palo Alto county’s 75th anniversary of the first settlement. John Mahan displayed relics spanning 81 years that drew broad interest. A noon meal and evening crowds, plus a gymnasium dance, marked a decisively successful program.
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Palo Alto
John Mahan
More About The Meteor
A meteor passed over Jenton last Tuesday night traveling from southeast to northwest and was likely the same one seen near Graettingar Ringsteil and possibly north of Mason City. Reports placed it from Charles City to Synborn and Sleepy Eye Minnesota with sightings suggesting it descended rapidly from a great height near the trestops, prompting beliefs it may have fallen nearby.
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Jenton
Graettingar
Ringsteil
Charles City
Mason City
Pople
Synborn
Sleepy Ye
Minnesota
Fenton
Drowned In His Own Blood Peculiar Death
The Burt Monitor reports an unusual death near Bimore Omar Line tebact, 48, who left home to drive cows. He fell, suffered a head gash, and suffocated when his face was pressed into his felt hat. Blood filled the hat and his lungs, leaving a wife and five daughters.
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Burt Monitor
Bimore
Omar Line Tebact
Thysieland
Wallingford's Kittens Win Frisky Sunday Tournament
Wallingford took first in the kitten hall tournament at Electric Park Ruthven Sunday afternoon. The Mim met county team defeated Graettinger 11 to 6 in the finals after earlier rounds where Wallingford beat Ruthven 7 to 2 and Ruthven beat Mmmetshure 1 to 0.
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Wallingford
Electric Park
Ruthven
Mimmet
Graettinger
Mmmetshure
Emimetabury
Cradlinger
Tor
Caettinger
Norris Second In Golf Tournament
C. W. Norris of Graettinger finished second in a golf tournament at Emmetsburg. He reached the finals by defeating Atty A W Smith and Walter Middleton in early rounds, then beat J Lewison before losing to Emmetsburg’s Joe Laughlin for the title. Norris defeated M R Ryan in the semifinals before the final match.
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C. W. Norris
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Joe Laughlin
J. I. Lewison
Atty. A. W. Smith
Emmetsbiurgs
C. E. Norris
Walter Middleton
Temmetsburg
Palmer Fyottem
Donald Slaven and Vila Dwyer Marry in Gre Catholic Church
Donald Slaven son of Mr and Mrs Tl J Glaven of Rodman and Vila Dwyer daughter of Mr and Mrs PD B Dyer of Craettinger were united in marriage at Gre Catholic church in this city this morning at eight oclock. Rev Father Kelly performed the ceremony. Joe Slaven brother of the groom served as best man and Margaret Tacks on cousin of the bride was brides maid. Bride wore eggshell cream crepe de chine and bridesmaid white crepe de chine. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home with many relatives and friends in attendance. Mr and Mrs Slaven left this afternoon for a wedding trip and will make their future home in Granthingeen. The bride is a graduate of Emmetsburg High School class of 1929 and has been employed in the Emmetsburg telephone office. The groom is a capable and reliable worker in the Waltitye community. The Times extends hearty congratulations to the couple.
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Donald Slaven
Nestman
Margaret Tackson
Worty Relativ
Slaven
Granthingeen
Anid
Emmetsburg
Mminetsburg
Grachtinger and
Ayrshire
John S. Kelly
Rome
Father Kelly
Sacred Heart Church
Mather Smith
Wizabeth Spies
Graetiingeer
Herings
Mather Dunn
J. G. Murtaugh
Emmetsbury
Gradlinger
John S
Elly
Elisabeth Spies
Graettinger
Cearge Rick
Jali Kelly
J. M. Kelly
Pather Kelly
Ayreshire
United States
American College
Reme
Labor Day Speakers Chosen for Craettinger Celebration
Hon J. Bergeson of Sioux City will headline Labor Day in Craettinger alongside Hon P H Donlan of Palo Alto county and Hon Francia Johnson of Dickinson. The trio, longtime farm advocates, will share a speech slot and boost the agricultural program with experience from regional politics and the stock trade.
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0. J. Bergeson
Sioux City
Graettinger
Craettinger
P. H. Donlan
Palo Alto County
Ton. Mran John+ Ikon
Dickinson County
Bergeson
Mid-West Live Stock Co
Francia Johnson
Dickinson
Dex Moines
Dondon
Lost Tyeland
Graeitinger
Immetsburg
Palo Alto
Minmet
Butter Makers Compete At Iowa State Fair
Des Moines August 20 Palmer Frettom and Selmar Nelson will compete with 90 Iowa butter makers for the Town State fair butter making championship at the Town Midwest Dairy Exposition opening August 26. Entries of 20 pounds of prize butter in the $700 championship were announced by Secretary A. J. Corey. Creameries from across the state vie for cash prizes, diplomas and medals, with the show billed as the largest in the fall’s history. A Chevrolet owned by Jerry Leonard was stolen from Graettinger Thursday night during a dance, later found stripped a mile north of town. no arrests yet.
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Des Moines
Palmer Frettom
Farmers Creamery
Gruettinger
Selmar Nelson
Grnettinger
Lort Island
Frettem
Nelson
A. 2
Corey
Officiala
Jerry Leonard
Grachting
Atin
Balloon Ascension Favored for Labor Day Parade
The street act committee supports a balloon ascent as a main attraction for the Labor Day celebration. If approved the plan may move to another location, but visitors would witness a genuine old fashioned balloon ascent and parachute drop.
Revered John S Eady Ordained in Rome in December
About seventy five people from Graettinger and nearby attended Ayr shire yesterday for the first solemn high mass led by Rev. John S Kelly D D recently ordained in Rome. The event drew many priests and a reception followed with musical performances and a chicken dinner for four hundred.
Barney Hassel Beats Webb in Six Round Thriller
Barney Hassel of Grautlinger defeated Webb of Spirit Lake in a six round bout at Spirit Lake Dickinson county. Hassel knocked Webb down in round two but the bell rang early. He fought with a sprained right and used only his left thereafter, delivering a hard fought win amid several other bouts on Friday night.
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Barney Hassel
Grautlinger
Spirit Lake
Dickinson County
Webb
Barney
Spirit Lake Anan
Earl
Grocery Ad Price Error Hits Lard Business
A Times office error last week in a Thompson Grocery ad distorted lard pricing causing a temporary drop in sales. The incorrect advert listed a half pound price accidentally affecting several days of commerce.
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Times Ofice
Thompson
Cars Crash on State Road 17 Sunday injures driver
A Marshalltown man named Guge crashed the rear of Willis Bisgaard’s car on State Road 17 in Graettinger Sunday afternoon. Guge suffered a bad gash but both cars were drivable. Guge had been visiting relatives in Estherville and was hurrying to Marshalltown at night.
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Guge
Marshalltown
Willis Bisgaard
Graettinger
Bisgaard
Gage
Estherville
Ole Bondhus Weds Charming Bergen Lassie
Mr O Bonthus of Grachtinger and Milas Christina Jadebo of Bergen Norway were united in marriage at Bergen May 18 1931 The Times learned of the happy event Bondhus left for Norway years ago to visit his aged parents and later purchased land there The couple will make their home in Norway He was a resident of Grachtinger for years and worked on farms in the community The Times extends hearty congratulations and wishes them happiness and prosperity
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O. Bonthus
Grachtinger
Milas Christina Jadebo
Bergen
Norway
Marrigge
Mr. Bondhus
Bondhus
Bombugs
Gracttinger
Beren
Business Men To Finance Picture Show In Graettinger
The Graettinger Picture Show will operate under a guaranteed funding agreement through January 1. Joseph Johnson, who ran the theatre for four months, found it unprofitable due to warm weather and a depressed economy reducing attendance. Backers recognize the show's value as a community draw, with plans to renew the Graettinger Opera House Co charter for twenty more years. motion pictures will continue with strong Saturday programs.
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Busic Inet
Gradlinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Janusry
A. Jd
Johnson
Julingon
Graettinger
Craelinger Oper Mouse Co
John McDonald Auction Tuesday
John McDonald of Palo Alto plans a closing out sale Tuesday August 2. Auction begins at one o clock sharp. He quits farming and sells three work horses thirteen cows and thieves fifteen head of young stock ninety four hogs all vaccinated with double treatment eighteen sheep machinery and two stacks hay.
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John McDonald
Graetlinger
Palo Alto
McDonald
Sule
Mr. McDonald
Cgradland & Neeves
Chas. Spies
Graetlinger Cats Edge Emmetsburg In Local Diamond Game
Graetlinger 8 defeated Emmetsburg 3 in a Monday evening contest on a local diamond. The Graetlinger kitten hall team took the field to secure the win and improve their score.
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Graetlinger
Emmetsburg
Graetinger Kitten Hall
Picnic and kitten ball at Geelan’s Sunday
Ruthven Catholic Aid society members plan a Sunday picnic at Nick Geelan farm four miles east of Ruthven on August 28. A noon chicken dinner, races, a husband calling contest for ladies, and kitten ball matches between Graettinger and Ruthven are on the program with evening lunch.
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Catholic Tailing? Aid Society of
Ruthven
Nick Geelan
Elec
Graettinger
Sarved
Sac City Gets Secondhand Fire Truck for Use Here
Sac City Council accepted an offer from Mayor Fred Spies of Graetlinger for a fire truck with a Reo chassis. Delivered by Sac City firemen, it features two large chemical tanks and hoses, has about 2,000 miles on it, and is in first class condition.
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Gruettinger
Sac City
Fred Spies
Graetlinger
London Cable Teases Drake Estate Wealth
Oscar M Hartzell of London sent Amos Hartsook a ciphered cablegram asking alls well with the Drake Estate. Hartsook forwarded it to J C Molison of Spencer. No profit hints were found, though Graettinger men hold Drake estate interests and may see a few thousand dollars before labor day amid possible delays.
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Oscar M. Hartzell
London
Amos Hartsook
Laurens
Drake
Hartsook
Hartscole
J.C. Molison
Spencer
Graettinger
Bancroft Baby Stung By Bees In Beehive Incident
An 18 month old Bancroft child was stung by more than 60 bees on a Sunday as his parents were away. The baby approached a hive provoking the swarm. Upon return, his parents gave milk and ice cream to ease the stings and counteract the venom.
Will Celebrate High Mass Here Sunday
Rev John S Kelly will celebrate high mass in the Catholic church Sunday at nine oclock. First mass at seven oclock. This will be the first high mass by the newly ordained priest. He will give the papal blessing. A large attendance is expected and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
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John S. Kelly
D. D
Grachtinger
Towa Public Service Co Now Clips Coupons
Towa Public Service Co purchased the outstanding bonds of Emmetsburg Municipal Light Co and will assume ownership and operation of Emmetsburg. A bonding firm claimed a bond default, likely an error. The Clarion plant may have been taken over as well and Emmetsburg’s municipal plant, built in 1928, supplies about 54000 dollars annually. The same firm runs the Gracelinger high line, with Graclinger rates 26 percent higher than Emmetsburg’s.
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Towa Public Service Co
Emmetsburg Municipal Light Co
Emmetsburg Company
Ballard & Hassett
Des Moines
Em- Weinburg
Iowa Public Service Co
Clarion
Gractlinger
Emmetsburg
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Mra
K. 1
Skadebo
Win
Strain of
West of Grachtinger
Grodland
Mt. Strain
Merritt Warner
Elmore
Waner
Farmers Grain Co
Tueallay
McCarty
Matt Quinn
Graettinger Marert
Lfe
Camettinger
Elec! Park
Ruthven Wan Vrom Emmetsburg
Norris
Vila Dwyer
Bergeson, Donlan
John S. Eady, D. D
Downed Webb
Thompsen
Ole Bondhus
Geelan
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