Retiring editors pass Griettinger Times to new owners
The issue announces the sale of the Griettinger Times plant to C. W. Richardson of Frimmet Co and retirement of editor F. Kluckholm. Richardson assumes all publication duties and pledges to serve the town and surrounding area, seek business support, and advance local interests while avoiding partisan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griettinger Times
Times
FL Kluelohn
F. Kluckholm
C. W. Richardson
Fmimet Co
Groettinger
Eiaras
Perly Wis
Farucias Congress at Ft Worth Vellas and Exposition Notes
Report from a South region fair in Ft Worth detailing a sugar processing display, local crafts, and agricultural exhibits. Mentions a Colosium like building, secretary Wilson and Wittney, Creole state visitors, Waisenroots, and harvest techniques. Describes cane wrapping paper and sugar production steps observed during the event.
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Aiooe
Mouston
Thare
Ugex
Wilson
Wittney Addresa
Tobie
Treuston
Galveston
Las Villas Prominenas
Lomées
Elgos
Tousan
Sam
Ham
Texas hero Sam Houston and 1836 San Jacinto victory
In a Graettinger high school reminiscence a text recalls Sam Houston born 1793, his 1812 service, Congress membership, Tennessee governorship, and pivotal role in Texas independence with the San Jacinto victory. It notes his later U.S. Senate return, governorship, and death in 1863. The writer hints at Texas farming near Galveston and rail travel observations for March to May trade.
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Graettinger High School
United States
Sam Houston
Jackson
Congress
Tennessee
Washington
Texas
Houston
St. Anne
San Jacinto
Battle of
Jacinto
Galveston
Colorado & Gulf
Cuba
Hexcursion to Havana Travel Offer From Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a travel package to Havana with fare 113 dollars including rail, Pollman sleeper berth, steamer voyage from Miami to Havana and return. Depart Cedar Rapids by R&N route February 10th via St Louis Chattanooga Atlanta Jacksonville and Miami with 1 day stops and a 17 hour Miami return steamer. Tickets valid through May 31 with stopover privileges.
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Havana
Cédar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Miama
Ila
Chattanoga
Lookout Mountain
Chickanooga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Augustine
Ormond
Dayton
Rockledge
Lake Worth
Palm Beach
Lavanya
Unavans
Bompany
Cedar Ta
Fallow Items and Lost Island Residents in Brief
Fallow Items and local residents reported on with notes of illnesses and travel. Blacksmith Mr Anduson JC of La Grippe had a fever last week. Ole Mhoreson injured hand previously and is in Ruthven under Lt. Baldwin care. Ice haulers for Lost Island creamery include Charley Christianson Ike Nyborg and Niles Simonson. Miss Hannah Sandvig, mil liner of Jolly, vacationing with her parents at Lost Island. Chris Morel, puttmaker at Lost Island creamery, attended a Sioux Falls convention.
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Mr. Anduson
la Grippe
Ole ‘Mhoreson
Ruthven
Lt. Baldwin
Lost Island Creamery
Charley Christianson
Ike Nyborg
Niles Simonson
Hannah Sandvig
Jolly
Lost Island
Chris Morel
Sioux Palbe-Dut
Bis
Qbeuce Ab’ Dekke Ol
Listherville Takes Charge Of Local Creamery
Listherville assumes control of the community creamery as residents plan a Saturday basket sociable at Sus's school. Proceeds will fund a flag and pole for the school, while Theo Thoreson visits Flandrau S. Cat., intending a weeklong stay. Samuel Simonson plans a spring addition to his dwelling. Rey Swalestuen attended this week’s district meeting at Cylanider.
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Listherville
Sus’s
Theo Thoreson
Flandrau
S. Cat
Samuel Simonson
Rey Swalestuen
Cylanider
Osgood Gossip and Local Happenings
Osgood notes sickness in the Chadwicks and Barnums with Grandma Giddings and Douglas not recovering well. Dr. Geek hauls corn, Conway Bros husk corn, and M I and mother-in-law linger Ill. C H Gidding’s thermometer hits 45 below. A B Conway to Garner. Nf Chadwick attends a convention. Mrs Chadwick runs the creamery during his absence.
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Osgood
Chadwick
H. W. Barnum
Grandma Giddings
Douglas
Geek
Conway Bros
McEvoy
M. I
Gidding
Conway
Garner
C. R
Sioux Falls
Local Church No-Show Leaves Graettinger Meeting Short
South Vernon presiding elder Hastings and the pastor failed to appear at Sunday services. T. Ellison missed the M E church business meeting in Graettinger due to a court summons as a witness. A literary society event drew a full house with notable county preachers and editors in attendance. George Tatt bought western horses at Emmetsburg sale for 65 dollars a head. A report notes various local happenings including weather, enlistment in the army, visits, and a masquerade in Emmetsburg with a good time.
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Ellison
M. E. Church
Graettinger
George Tatt
Emametsburg
Philippines
al Schuelke
A. O. Bergeson
John Bond
B. J. Bergeson
Christina Halverson
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Farucias
Ft. Worth
Vellas
South Vernon
Hastings
Rev. McGinness
Graet- Jinger
Mayne
the Reporter
Mylire
Martin
J. W. Hendry
Boston Mass
A. Q O. Bergeson
Fom Helson
Bergeson’s
P. ‘Norbertson
Ole Berdal
Great Oak
Davis
Emmetsburg
Jad
Ud. Watson
Ker Graettinger
Magat
Lowestone
cSaiey
Insurance Weller
Cameron
Children Ulsters
Jo. Hardie & Co
G Te Graettinger
Towa
City Meat Market
Iowa
Tony
Spies Bros
Aana
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