Cupid Is Busy Two Marriages During Past Week
The Times reports two weddings in a week. Gustav Margenlonderum of Ottosen Iowa married Misa Isabella Sophig Clemitson daughter of Halvor Clemitson of Lost Island township on February 10 at the bride’s home with Rev S O Sando officiating. The couple planned a wedding trip to the Twin Cities and Excelsior Minnesota. The bride’s family is prominent in Spet Island township and the groom is from a respected Ottosen family.
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Joseph ‘Tonderum
Ottosen
Westman
Hilma Clemson
Tonderum Laft
Twin Cities
Excelsior
Minnesota
Halver Clemitgon
Spet Island Township
Thi
DeWall
Eglund
RB. Dewall
Myrtle Eglund
Wallingford
Wagner
Terril
Ife
George Found A Gold Mine At Grichtingers Nursery
In a Northwest Iowa tale Mr. George, owner of Grichtingers Nursery, discovers a golden fortune when his Guardian Angel reveals four gold mines hidden in a gunny sack. Celebrating with friends P. J. Paulsen and Dr. P. Hessian, the incident ties to his zodiac sign Jupiter in Capricorn.
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George
Jupiter
Capricorn
Grachtinger Nursery
Iowa
P. J. Paulsen
P. A. Hessian
Roy Lowman House Burned Near Wallingford
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Roy Lowman residence east of Wallingford. The blaze started in the roof from chimney sparks, damaging a very substantial home with a heavy loss. Insurance status was not learned.
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Roy Lowman
Wallingford
Flashy Electric Sign Appears on Main Street
Charley Jensen installs a flashy new electric sign to promote his business. The sign, made by A. H. Shaver & Son, shines attractively and highlights a prominent drug store nearby. A similar display appeared recently at Vie Prick Drug Store. Gradtin Fer’s main street will soon resemble the Roaring Forties as this signage trend grows.
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Charley Jensen
A. H. Shaver & Son
Vie Prick Drug Store
Gradtinfer
Timely Nuptials Highlight Wallingford Couple
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Eglund of Wallingford, is described as deserving and esteemed with a wide circle of friends. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dewall, is a progressive farmer and capable worker. Both hail from influential local families and the Times extends hearty congratulations for a long and happy married life.
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Chris Eglund
Wallingford
R. H. Dewall
Fine Picture Show At Hawkeye Theatre Friday Evening
On Friday evening February 12, the 8 real historical film Barbara Lindelne will be shown at the Graettinger Hawkeye theatre to raise funds for the school library. The BP T A officers urge every parent and Graettinger resident to attend for a worthy cause and a first class Producers' Distributing Corporation release.
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Barbara Lindelne
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Producers’ Distributing Corporation
Grachtinger
Wallingford Creamery Shows Strong Year in Report
The secretary’s report details 145 patrons at the Wallingford creamery with 109311 pounds of milk received and 690844 pounds of cream produced. Butter output reached 210154 pounds with 3.58 cents per pound making cost and butterfat averaged 48 cents while finished product sold for 43 cents. Overrun totaled 37601 pounds, receipts $90772, patron payments $82211, expenses $6624.70, sinking fund $282.09, and year end balance $1654.48. This solid performance pleased officers and patrons.
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Wallingford
O. C. Refeell
Wallingford Creamery
Ayrshire Boy Narrowly Survives Brother Shot
Alvin Kellum, a boy from Ayrshire, was shot by his elder brother with a 32 calibre revolver. The bullet pierced his wool clothing and grazed a rib near the heart, stopping the bullet's force. The older boy, bedridden at the time, accidentally fired and did not know the weapon was loaded. The wounded boy had earlier survived a severe facial injury from a horse and suffered two prior close calls.
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Aryshire
Alvin Kellum
Ayrshire
Be Careful In Writing Checks
A local business man had a check raised from 12 to 112, causing a loss of 100. The incident occurred months ago but was learned this week. Earlier this week a $1.50 check with a altered name and unchanged amount was found, likely issued locally, written with lead pencil, and possibly misused by a stranger after the original holder lost it.
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Perso
Graettinger Domination Over Fort Dodge In Legion Showdown
The Graettinger Gold Diggers overwhelmed Fort Dodge American Legion in a one sided basketball game at the local gym Friday evening. Fort Dodge was completely outclas sed and unable to mount a comeback.
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Fort Dodge
Graettinger
Goose Responds To Classified Ad In Times Notice
A goose lost by W. C. Foster was recovered after returning to the office under its own motive power on Tuesday, prompted by an advertisement in the Times. The item underscores the value of advertising.
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Lt Paya
W. C. Foster
Times
Paya
Social Dance Friday Evening at Woodman Hall
Another popular Blo dance is set for Friday at Woodman hall with music by the Iowa Trio orchestra. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Woodman Hall
Iowa Trio Orchestra
Reversible fashion surfaces in Monte Carlo casino style
A fragment hints at reversible clothing and accessories like cloaks hats and dresses featured in Monte Carlo style casino settings. The text suggests nostalgia for old fashioned reversible garments that may return in fashion.
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Axe
Saya
County Tournament Set for Feb 19 20 at Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg event features both boys and girls brackets with preliminaries Friday evening and Saturday semifinals and finals. Participating schools include Ayrature Cylinder Gradlinger Emmetsburg Mallard Redman Ruthven and West Bend. Season tickets cost 1.00 for adults and students. single admissions vary by session. Graettinger coaches and players prepare for a tough county title bid amid predictions of close contests.
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Pato “Alto
Emmetsburg
Jean
Avtal
Loys
Ayrature
Cylinder
Gradlinger
Mallard
Redman
Ruth
Harrington
Iowa
Graettinger
Butchering Demonstration At Vernon Township Event
A butchering demonstration and baby clinic will be held at the Ed Anderson home in Vernon township on Thursday February 18. A covered fish luncheon will be served at noon. Those attending for dinner are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches.
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Ed Anderson
Vernon Township
Uncle of Sophis Rasmussen Dead After Telegram
Sophus Rasmussen received a telegram announcing the death of his uncle John Johnson of Darlington Wisconsin on Monday. Rasmussen could not attend the funeral and many friends offer sincere sympathy.
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Sophis Rasmussen
Sophus Rasmussen
John Johnson
Darlington
Wisconsin
Rasmussen
Loss of Twin Baby Shocks Selmer Nelson Family
Mr. and Mrs. Selmer Nelson of Tallow mourn the death of their twin baby girl aged one month and one day. Heart trouble slowed her progress since birth while her twin sister is reported healthy. Funeral held Saturday at the residence with Rev. M. Andersen. interment at Lost Island cemetery. Relatives from Starville, Iowa included Hanson, Larson, and Henry Hanson. The Nelsons also have another daughter. The Time extends sincere sympathy to the family.
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Selmer Nelson
Tallow
Rev. M. Andersen
Lost Island
Melvin Hockenson
John Larson
Henry. Hanson
Starville
Iowa
Hartshorn Couple Die in Washington Area
Capt Elden J Hartshorn aged 83 a Civil War veteran died at his home in Kensington Maryland Mrs Hartshorn aged 63 died after suffering a stroke the day following the husband’s death Joint funeral services were held at the War Memorial Presbyterian church in Racington Emmetsburg residents for many years remembered by older citizens
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Mra. Hartshorn
Washington
Elden J. Hartshorn
Kensington
Maryland
Thoreson Family Relocates to Lake Wilson Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thoreson move to Lake Wilson Minnesota last week to establish a new home. They have rented a fawn in the locality and plan to reside there. A year ago their son took charge of the Shipping Association and operated a cream route for the Graettinger creamery. Graettinger expresses regret at their departure and extends best wishes.
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Thoreson
Gractlinger
Lawrence
Lake Wilson
Minnesota
Shipping Association
Graettinger Creamery
Rebekah Lodge to Hold Bake Sale Saturday
Members of the Rebekah lodge will hold a bake sale at the Christian Ken Variety store on Saturday. A wide selection of articles will be offered and the ladies expect liberal patronage.
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Rebekah Lodge
Christianken
Public Auction Field Notes Of Interest
Wm Poggenpohl plans a complete closing out sale on Tuesday February 16 starting at 11 o clock He will move to Minnesota and offer 1 head of horses 67 head of cattle and a large machinery list Gredland Reeves are the dealers and H B Hetzler is the clerk His quarter page ad appears in this weeks Limes
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Wm. Poggenpohl
Wm. Poggenpol
Grachtinger
Poggenpohl
Minnesota
Gredland & Reeves
Jwelloneera
H. B. Hetzler
Moraine and Johnson Auction Near Wallingford this Thursday
E H Moraine and L Johnson announce an all items closing out sale of the Irwin farm southwest of Wallingford. Sale includes horses, cattle, hogs, poultry, machinery, and household goods. Auctioneers are Grodland & Reeves with H B Jivtzler as clerk amid notices in Times and Market Day Sale ads. A separate large market day sale is planned for Saturday February 20 with more stock and machinery. A new pipe organ arrived and will be installed at the church, cost around 2500 dollars, organist Miss Elizabeth Spies attends St. Louis lessons.
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E. H. Moraine
L. Johnson
Irwin
Wallingford
Grodland & Reeves
H. B. Jivtzler
First National Bank
St. Louis
Elizabeth Spies
St Louis
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Cupid
M.L. Brown
Fred Spies
A.J. Johnson
John Graettinger
P. F
P ‘el
Jorgen Andersen
J . H. Mitchell Jersen
Uruettinger
Graetlinger
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
HH. E. Lindberg
Alphonse Mulroney
Lindberg
State Banking Department
Charley Jensen T Graettinger, Lawa
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