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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
3
The Graettinger Times mentions W R Bryan of Jack Creek township as a potential Emmet county sheriff candidate. He plans to move to Estherville around March 15 and has not confirmed candidacy. the writer endorses him and predicts a lively race if he runs.
Estherville resident iL L Bingham announces in Emmet County papers his candidacy to succeed Hon C B Murtagh as Representative. A longtime county resident, he is known for work in home industries and improvement and currently manages the Cement Products Co of Estherville.
A group of young people met at Hiner Mall's home Saturday evening and spent the night in fellowship. Miss Martha O Connor has returned from Fairbault Minnesota after visiting her sister Sister M Rosalie. Mrs Shaw visits son J R Skow. Emma Hennigsen school basket social well attended with receipts just over 20.60. Little Alice Skow on the sick list this week.
Frank Sheffield was at Emmetsburg Saturday. Qle Peterson's sale drew a good crowd and fetched solid prices. Miss Rulah Sandvick visited friends Lorene and Irma Sheffield. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Brady attended Seth Smith's sale. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thorson traveled to Illinois for the funeral of the former's nephew Born on Washington's birthday. Mrs. Norris visits daughter Mrs. Dan O'Neill in Emmetsburg this week. Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Sandvick were at Ruthven. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Christensen mourn the loss of their little baby girl. Mrs. Ole Thorson and children visit her parents at Garner, Iowa.
Ford visitor mentions Knutson-Traeford wedding last Wednesday with several locals attending. Joe Klingle and family moved to Jones farm in High Lake township Monday. Wm Johnson moved to Minnesota early last week. Lillian O Rourke visited her parents west of Graettinger Sunday. Fred and Ella Wolden planned a brief visit to Hawthorne with relatives.
Miss Lena Larson visited from West Bend last Saturday while Mrs Fred Weidecker called on friends in Estherville last Friday. Theodore Stromer traveled from Estherville and stayed at the Ole Peterson home through Saturday. Mr and Mrs Edwin Osher visited Graettinger midweek. Miss Sadie Autre returned from Estherville Thursday. The Young Peoples League met at the church Sunday evening with Reverend Paulsrud giving remarks. Ada Gunderson resumed school duties at Estherville Monday.
Mr and Mrs Martin and Mahan family spent Sunday at the M O Grodland home. JM Wolden was a Walling.
A. Good Walker, Ressell of Wallingford visited Wal lingford on Monday to handle business and plan to shed his horses. He missed a south bound train, then walked down the tracks, weighing about 200 pounds but unharmed. He later rode the afternoon train home.
Mr. Torkelson moved two cars of stock farm machinery and household goods to Osgood and will farm in Illinois this year. Neighbors surprised the family Wednesday by arriving at dinner with baskets and oysters. They enjoyed a cheerful, memorable day that left a lasting impression and a reminder of the visit.
Mrs Clark of Osgood tendered Messrs Wm and Herman Torkelson Monday evening. About twenty youngsters joined the merrymaking till wee small hours. They praised the Clark family as royal entertainers and wished the boys well in their new home.
The document records a bank examiner's report for The First National Bank at an Iowa location, detailing overdrafts, secured notes, and capital funds. It lists securities, cash, and deposits, notes of other banks, and mentions dividends, tax assessments, and deposits. George as cashier swears to the accuracy before a notary public, with official witnessing details.
Notice in Palo Alto County Iowa that T D Collins a registered pharmacist applies for a permit to buy keep for sale and dispense intoxicating liquors in a frame store building lot 7 block original plat of Graoting in Palo Alto County The application will be heard on the 85th day of March 1912 at the courthouse in Roundtug City Iowa.
Proposals for the erection of a school house in the independant district of Grasuinger in Palo Alto county Iowa are invited. Details and land specifications will be available at Mr Thompson Clark’s office in Graottinger Iowa until 4 p.m. Saturday March 9, 1942. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. the district reserves the right to reject any bid. Dated Feb 7, 1942 by M Thompson Clark.
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