J. W. Oakes Dies After Long Illness at 62
J W Oakes of Jack Creek township Emmet County Iowa died suddenly Sunday evening at eight after heart troubles. He was born March 22 1867 in Indiana and married Wda Kent March 6 1891 at Pocahontas. He served as director of Farmers Savings Bank Ringsted and secretary of Jack Creek school board for twenty years. Funeral Wednesday at home conducted by Rev Gladstone with Ringsted male quartet. burial in High Lake Cemetery. Survived by wife and two children Joe Jr and Mrs A J Davin.
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W. Oakes
Jack Creek Township
Gladstone
Presbyterian, Church
Romaine
High Lake
Oakes
J. W. Oakes
Indiana
Emmet County
Iowa
Wda Kent
Pocahontas
Mra. Oaken
Jack Creek
Mr. Oakes
Farmers Savings Bank of
Ringsted
Tha Hoping Church
Inis
Joe, Jr
A. J. Davin
Fort
School To Close Friday For Two Weeks
Gruetteringer schools staged a splendid program at Hawkeye Theatre despite a severe storm and large attendance. The two hundred plus students performed in each room, highlighting four months of progress under Supt Stevenson and staff. Classes will close Friday for holiday vacation, reopening January 5, with teachers visiting homes nationwide.
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Gruettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Gruettinger School
Supt. Stevenson
Mallard Dominates Graettinger In Basketball Clash
Mallard first and second teams defeated Graettinger teams last evening with scores of 26 to 16 and 16 to 11. County Red Cross meeting announced for December 20 at 2:15 p.m. in the sixth grade room of the Congregational church in Emfastburg with officer elections and roll call. First issues of Goldfield Booster noted, welcoming a Des Moines publisher and extending best wishes.
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Mallard
Graettinger
Red Cross
Palos
Alto County
Red Crow
Imfast Mallard
Aeteburg
Mra. B
George
John McNamara
Christmas Tree Lit With Colorful Lights At Graettinger
The Christmas tree placed on the Graettinger lot yesterday was lit with colored lights last evening, creating a beautiful scene. Legion members worked in bitter cold, earning praise from both adults and youngsters for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Legion
District Court Action In Minnesota Bank Robbery Case
A district court action in Minnesota involves a robbery case against an identified suspect. The proceedings relate to the First State Bank heist as authorities pursue the accused, with parties named in the case.
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Mat Williama
Ae Ruthven
Stahaopee
Minnesota
Ob Savage
Frigid Morning Gives Way to Pleasant Winter Day
A thermometer showed 12 below this morning, colder than Wednesday’s frigid start with strong winds. By daybreak the weather improved into a pleasant, bright winter day as the sun shone.
James Wolfe Auction Sale In Progress Today
James Wolfe auction sale is in progress today, advertised in last week’s Times. Mr and Mrs Wolfe and daughter plan moving to Grayttinger to establish their future home.
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James Wolfe
Tax Sale Receipts Light This Year in Emmeryburg
The recent Emmeryburg tax sale produced receipts totaling 11770 dollars, down from last year’s 12000 and from 27000 in 1027, reflecting a decline in tax redemption activity.
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Emmeryburg
Eugene Burg and Hannah Nelson United in Marriage
Eugene Burg son of Mr and Mrs 8 W Borg of Wallingford and Miss Hannah Nelson married at the bride’s uncle’s home in Dew Moines on Saturday December 7. They will reside on a farm west of Wallingford. Both are well known locally with Burg a reliable young farmer and Nelson a former Estherville High School graduate and schoolteacher. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for a sunny, happy marriage.
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Eugene Burg
Emmet County
Wallingford
Estherville High School
Antone Johnson Receives Major Insurance Promotion
Antone Johnson of that place is promoted by Equitable Life Insurance Co to supervise the Council Bluffs district. He will manage business in the city and fourteen surrounding counties. Johnson, formerly superintendent of the Gruettinger schools, is well regarded here and will relocate with his wife and daughter after the holidays.
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Democrat
Antone Johnson
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Council Bluffs
Ite
Johnson
Gruettinger
Non-resident fined for 128 pheasants in Cresco Iowa
Humboldt Republican reports a North Dakota man was fined 3200 dollars in Cresco Iowa for possessing 128 pheasants. He had them prepared and canned into 800 quart jars. Officials stopped him due to unusual luggage on his car. He left behind the birds, his gun, and a 3200 dollar check.
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Humboldt Republican
Pargo
North Dakota
Cresco
Iowa
Aged Man Killed by Freight Train at Livermore
William Wilson aged 82 died after being struck by an M and St. L freight train while crossing the tracks at Livermore with a wheel barrow. He was killed instantly. Survived by a son Archia Wilson of Livermore and two daughters Mrs Evelyn Paisley and Mrs Nita Lowry of Omaha.
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Livermore
Wm. Wilson
Livermore December Ltd
Archia Wilson
Evelyn Paisley
Nita Lowry
Omaha
Sheriff Seeks Madam Ada After Glenwood Dream Crystal Scam
Mills County sheriff hunts for Smooth Lady Sheriff DeMosé and husband Madam Ada after they visited Glenwood and sold a local resident a dream crystal for 500 dollars. The buyer believed placing it under the pillow would reveal the future, but could not sell beyond prior limits.
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DeMosé
Mills County
Madam Ada
Glenwood
Weat Bend Journal Editor Undergoes Gall Bladder Operation
Editor Frank Koch of the Weat Bend Journal recently had gall bladder removal surgery. He is at St Marys hospital in Rochester. The Times hopes he will soon be about again and restored to health and strength.
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Frank Koch
The
Weat Bend
Sii Mary's Hospital of
Rochester
Times
Aincorely
Frank Carney's Mother Died In California
Mrs. Carney Sr died in Oakland California Sunday afternoon after several weeks illness. Frank Carney of the locality was with her at the end. Burial will be in Morris Illinois, with funeral likely Sunday morning. Mrs Carney is sister of Mrs P Montgomery and Mrs Dinan. Mrs PL Carney will attend from Morris Friday evening. Nepe Bert Montgomery WY O Connor and Frances Flanagan plan to drive to Morris Friday if weather allows. obituary notice to appear next week in the Times. The Renwick and Wesley High School teams played a mistaken game by phone location ending up at Renwick late. Graettinger displays for Christmas attract shoppers. The Times will publish early next week on Tuesday before Christmas and the following Tuesday before New Year. Notices due by Monday.
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Carney
Oakland
California
Frank
Morris
Ilinois
P. Montgomery
Dinan
PL Carney
Bert Montgomery
I O'Connor
Frances Flanagan
Renwick
Wesley
Graettinger
Bemmelsburg
Spencer
Roaming Adventure at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday Evening
The Hawkeye Theatre presents Roaming Adventure for Saturday evening with Cullard in the Movies and Rag Dot as additional attractions. Also noted is news of Mrs. G. A. Gruver of Havelock losing a finger while separating two fighting rat terrier dogs and being taken to Pocahontas hospital for treatment. Santa Claus will visit Graettinger next Saturday at two o'clock on Robbins Avenue with candy for children.
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Hawkeye ‘Theatre
Havelock
G. A. Gruver
Pocahontas Hospital
Santa Claus
Graettinger
Robbins Avenue
James H McKay Dies in Estherville Coal Man 64
James H. McKay a former rural carrier now in the coal business at Batherville died suddenly Tuesday morning at Estherville. He was 64. The funeral held this afternoon.
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Jas. H. McKay
Estherville
Jon. H. McKay
Batherville
Social Dance at Woodman Hall Christmas Night
A social dance will be held at Woodman hall on Christmas night with music by the Luchter orchestra of Milford. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Woodman Hall
Luchter Orchestra
Milford
Engle Grove Council Purchases 50 Person Cemetery Tent
Engle Grove city council bought a fifty person capacity tent to cover graves during severe winter weather. The shelter is to be set up over fresh graves as needed.
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Engle Grove
Newlywed Milford Man Jailed For Grocery Theft
A Milford man three weeks into marriage was sentenced to three months in jail after stealing groceries from parked cars. The case highlights a brief marriage coinciding with a petty theft incident in the Milford area.
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Milford
Auto Ditch Crash Near Crippen Corner Sunday Afternoon
A seven person auto crash occurred on the state road one mile north of Crippen corner. The northbound Ford was struck by a westbound car, tossing the occupants into the ditch. No injuries reported. The three detained occupants from Jackson Minnesota were later fined $150 and costs each.
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Batherville
Crippen Corner
Ford
Fleming
Grachtinger
State Road
Robbing Avenue
Estherville
Jackson
Minnesota
First Ten Auto Licenses Registered by County Treasurer
J. J. Martin lists the first ten license plate holders for 1080 with names and towns including Keeney Mallard Carver Ruthven Carsh Ruthven Barringer Ruthven Mason Ruthven Smith Ruthven Keeney Mallard Pulaski Cylinder Harrison Emmetsburg. December registrations total 146, first day last year 111. thirteen trucks registered this year versus seven last year.
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J. J. Martin
Marties
M. Keeney
Mallard
Glenn Carver
Ruthven
Mike Carsh
E. P. Barringer
Howard L. Mason
I. E. Smith
G. W. Keeney
John Pulaski
Cylinder
Gene Harrison
Emmetsburg
Midnight Mass At Catholic Church Attendance Set
Midnight mass will be celebrated at the Catholic church again this year with two additional services on Christmas Day at seven and nine o'clock.
Santa Claus Parade in Graettinger on December 21
Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive in Graettinger at two o'clock Saturday from the west down Robbins Avenue to the decorated Christmas tree on Business Street. The event, sponsored by the American Legion and local merchants, includes free candy for children and a holiday display.
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Avenue Hill
Business Street
Santa Claus
Graettinger
Robbins Avenue
American Legion
Grayttinger
Santa Clara
Leehigh
Times
Legion
Matson's Auction Sale Draws Strong Weather Yet Profits Rise
Despite severe weather N H Matson held an auction sale Tuesday and grossed between 400 and 500 dollars more than expected. Matson feels very satisfied though no permanent plans are made for the future. Grachtinger Falls would like Matson and his wife to settle there.
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Grodland
N. H. Mateson
Mr. Matson
Grachtinger Falls
Sam Reynolds Resigns Tank Wagon Driver Post
Sam Reynolds has resigned his position as tank wagon driver and local manager of the Standard Oil Company of California. His successor is not yet named. Reynolds enjoyed a good business with the company and was well liked in the territory.
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Sam Reynolds
Sam Reynold
Standard of Ca
Reynolds
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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Mason City
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Dunmire
Brooklyn
Newton
Towa
Estherville High
Cradit
Graettinger High
Greettinger
Goldfield Booster
Goldfield
Des Moines
Walt. Williams
Hannah Nelson
Dea Monica
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Frank Carney
Tl Nols
Graetinger
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Myr
A. V. Bormann
Bormann
Co-Operative Livestock Shippers
Co-Operative Shippers
Borman
N. H. Matson
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