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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

7

Local Happenings in Graettinger and Vicinity

Mim Atina McCarthy shopped at Rathertville Friday while J. A. Henderson visited Hmmetsburg Saturday. George Stampie worked at Mar Winmtghre barber shop. Miss Lura Vergéon attended Far mora Institute. Mrs. Orcutt and daughter Leva visited Estherville. Many neighbors noted travel, illness, and community events, with plans for a future opera house and Farmers Institute activities in Emmetaburg.

Mim Atina McCarthy Wees Rathertville J. A. Henderson George Stampie Mar Winmtghre Merriman Estherville Misa Lura Verguéon Farmora’ Institute Mra Orcutt Leva Eatherville Husinera Matters

Farmers Institute Program Amid Railway Barriers

The Farmers Institute meeting faced travel disruptions as damp roads and cut railway connections reduced attendance. Speakers included Triggie Wallter of Rockford and L. Z. Hotland with talks on dairying and silos. The program spanned three days with music, readings, and poultry discussions, closing with a concert and a charity basket auction. Prominent local firms advertised in booklets and prize winners to be announced next week.

Graottinger Trige Triggie Wallter Rockford Mra Merri- Minn Holland Testimea Jackson All L. H. Paul Silo Mallage A. J. Philips West Salem Wis Albert Olgoh Bonin Orcheara G. B. Fifield Lincoln Mis Hilen O'Conner Fifiold Eng Ward Noble Mia Merriman Mr. Stomp Evelyn Harvigan Bernice ‘Pp Mies Bien O'Conner Mr. Ketchen Agaia Apley Cearria Mitchely Indiasa Gdvertiead First National Bank H. N. Osher G. Kent A. J. Johnson The Royal Lumbar’ Co Swift ‘Bros. N A Merriman Yr. T. Neue J. H. Gammon H. A. Baumgartner B.J. Mitchell the Farmers Elevator Co 8Evolda Peter Donlon George Thompson Harrieson Cullen’ Ros Holand & Tipp the Himes Christopher & Holand Brady Horn

Institute Leaders Praise Outgoing Executive Committee

The executive committee including Mrs T Al Gatlon and Miss Helen Ketchen were lauded for their management of the Institute despite poor roads and disappointments. C C Lerabn and Westy C'oonor are noted among the leaders.

Westy C'oonor Seoy Mra

Five Ringsted men killed and injured in train accident

Five men from Ringsted riding a hand car to a dance near Ringsted and Fenton were struck by a freight train. Helden the barber died instantly. Injured were Jos Peterson the bookkeeper in the bank Chi cago rural mailman Julia Jonson the furniture dealer and a section man.

Ringsted Fenton Fraight Co. Helden Jos Peterson Book Keaper Chica Julta Jonson

James Lambe Dies in Iowa After Long Farming Life

James Lambe longtime Richland Township and Dubuque resident died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital aged 72. Born June 15 1818 in Mount Mellick Ireland he emigrated in 1845 and farmed near Lamotte before retiring to Dubuque. Survived by seven children the devout Catholic was lauded for his honesty and family devotion with funeral services at Mercy Hospital Chapel and burial at Otto Grove.

James Lambe Richland Township Dubuque Mercy Hospital the Decessed Mount Mellick Queens County Ireland America Lamotte Ellen Cahulan J. B Patrick and Fraotling T. D Lamott Umes F Dennis B Mary C Westhype North Dakota Lamba Lambe Marey Hospital Sullivan Henry Deacon Upbey Geneon Ruther At-St. Lawrence Pather Halpin Phu Palt Beara

Dam repair delayed after winter boating season miss

Fragmented report from Spirit LakeBeacon notes water levels and a damaged dam at the foot of Flake Street causing boats to be out of water. Residents worry that the dam repair should have occurred in fall to ensure good boating next summer.

Spirit Lake Oko Flake Street Yale

Local Notes From Ringsted Area Amid Weather Delays

Weather disrupts rural mail delivery as carriers miss routes over drifted goods. Miss Christena Schmidt returns from visiting near Ringsted, while Wave Vahldiek of Estherville stays home. Mrs Bessie Irwin visits Grover area friends, and M D Tyarson and family attend a Ringsted wedding. General note: townsfolk busy with their own affairs.

Widaman Northere Christena Schmidt Ringsted Wave Vahldiek Estherville Bessie Irwin Near Grover M.D. Tyarson

Onions Said to Cure Pneumonia in Paris Guide

Detroit reports a French physician credits hot onions as a sure cure for pneumonia. The remedy advises slicing six to eight onions and simmering with rye meal to form a thick paste, then applying as instructed. The text appears in a fragmented OCR excerpt with likely publication-era quirks.

Detroit

Fragmentary note yields unclear scene and names

Readable phrases reference a family scene with an unnamed young person and scattered names. The text is garbled, making core facts and participants uncertain. No concrete events, dates, or locations can be established from the fragments.

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