Graettinger Girl Weds Albert Lea Man In Danish Lutheran Rite
Miss Rebecca Christiansen of Albert Lea Minnesota and Mr Paul Basset of Albert Lea were married at the Danish Lutheran church in Albert Lea on Monday December 27. The couple plans a trip to Mankato and may settle in Albert Lea. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Christiansen, grew up in the area and was well liked. The groom is a newcomer to Graettinger and the Times offers heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Basset
Rebecca Christiansen
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Basset
Mankato
John Christianaen
Fallow
Times
Grayttinger
Prosperous Wallingford Visitors Report Emmetsburg Meeting
Four Prosperous Gentlemen from Wallingford visited the Times offices after attending a district meeting in Emmetsburg. They described a lively gathering and urged optimism for constructive legislation, noting prosperity in Wallingford and detailing local business ties of Neldon Larsen Kasa and Peterson. They spoke of a potential 20 percent dividend at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, with 10 percent now possible, and mention a $5,000 offer for the bank building. They also attended the Kermare hotel opening in Emmetsburg, listing prominent attendees and praising the hotel as well furnished. The Stock Suit matter was settled out of court, drawing local interest.
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Tuesaday
J. A. Netgon
Chris Larsen
J. ©. Kasa
Oscar Peterson
Wallingford
Times
Emmetsburg
Neldon
Larsen
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
First National Bank Shows Recovery In Timea Statement
The First National bank reports a post reorganization rise in accounts subject to back to 114000 by November 23, indicating money remains in the community and deposits defaultered recently. FF Co features Wiegmann selling McLaughtlin Kept Fresh coffee, highlighting a new coffee freshness method and a growing local business in this week’s Times.
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First
First National Bank
Defaait
Wiegmann
McLaughtlin
New Bank Opens in Estherville At Noon Deposits Pass 20000
The Iowa Trust & Savings Bank opened in Estherville this morning and by midday had attracted over $20,000 in deposits. For two months the town had no bank, making this a notable turn in local finance. The bank is described as well financed and ably managed, expected to conduct substantial business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichola
Estherville
Reginald Denny Returns to Graettinger in Skinner's Dress Suit
Reginald Denny houses a Saturday night performance in Graettinger with Laura LaPlante in Skinner's Dress Suit. The show features Denny's characteristic laugh provoking acting and a Universal comedy. H M Anderson reported a well attended Tuesday sale with keen bidding and satisfactory prices before plans to move to Wilmay Minnesota.
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Reginald Denny
Graettinger
Skinner
Laura LaPlante
Denny
H. M. Anderson
Gradiant
Interdenominational Sunday School Convention in Graettinger
Coming to Graettinger Sunday school convention beginning January 11 at 2 00 p m This convention is interdenominational with speakers from Tmrndaburg Ruthven and Graettinger One session only to be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Rev I De McNulty invites all to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Tmrndaburg
Ruthven
Methodist Episcopal Church
I. de McNulty
Social Home Club
A. J. Bonstead
County Red Cross
Chevrolet Price Drop Hinted By Times
The Times notes auto prices are to fall with Chevrolet reducing prices by 60 dollars. General price cuts are anticipated across the industry this year. A big spring drop is expected from Henry’s big surprise as early as this spring. Weather outlook shows a mild week with early March warmth amid lingering snow in cornfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Times
Chevrollet
Henry
Rand
Funeral Of Phil O'Connor Held At Elko
Funeral services were held in Elko Nevada for Phil O'Connor who died in Kingman Arizona on December 21 and was buried in Elko Catholic cemetery. Born September 19 1870 in Morris Illinois he worked in mining across western states and married Mary Ann Callahan in 1909. He is survived by his wife two brothers and five sisters with many local friends aging in Graettinger and nearby communities.
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Phil O'Connor
Kingman
Arizona
Elio
Nevada
Mr. O'Connor
O'Connor
Elko
W. L. O'Connor
Raok
Elke
Knights For Columbus
Philip H. O’connor
Morris
Ilinois
James O'Connor
Palo Alto County
Graettinger
George Truesdell
Wallingford
G. Cook
Grand Island
Nebraska
Mary Paulett
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Mary Rosalie
Milwaukee
Ellen
Colfax
Iowa
M. R. O'Connor
Westwood
California
O’connor
Yiciity
Norris Couple Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary
A large number of friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs C J Norris home on Sunday to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests came prepared for a festive time and the event was remembered with sincere pleasure. The Time extends hearty congratulations and wishes them many more years together.
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C. J. Norris
Wallingford Woman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. C. O. Refsell of Wallingford died at home December 27 after gall stones caused illness lasting over a year. Funeral services were at home and at Lutheran church with Rev. Hansen officiating. interment in Wallingford cemetery. She leaves her husband and five children, with three sons surviving. The community mourns a devoted wife and mother.
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C. O. Refneil
Wallingford
Hansen
Betsy Olson
Norway
O. O. Refsch
Conrad 0
Lloyd G
Minneapolis
Martin
Olga Beatrice
Morris S. Refsell
Myr
Refsell
Sistherville
Farmers Savings Bank
Ressell
Edwin Osher
C. Rustad
Anna Johnson
Inwood
Ole Olson
K. Hougen
Terris
Carrie Hansen
Graettinger
Sad death at Wallingford of Mrs Chester Anderson
A sad death occurred in Wallingford last Tuesday when Mrs Chester S Anderson 4 bride of seven weeks died after a second pleurisy attack. Funeral services were at the Lutheran church in Wallingford conducted by Rev J Hansen with interment in Wallingford cemetery. Pall bearers were J A Nelson S T Dybdahl Ta Torreson J G Gunderson Curtis Larson and Otis Jorstad. Survived by husband Chester, her parents Mr and Mrs K K Sloatte, one sister Mrs Charlotte Graft of Estherville and four brothers Clarence Lloyd Arthur and Francis Skattebo. Mrs Anderson was active in religious social and community affairs and will be greatly missed.
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Wallingford
Chester S. Anderson
Dartheran
J. Hansen
J. A. Nelson
S. T. Dybdahl
Ta Torreson
J. G. Gunderson
Curtis] Larson
Otis Jorstad
Chester
Anderson
K. K. Sleattche
Charlotte Graft
Estherville
Clarence
Lloyd
Arthur
Francis Skattebo
Parconta
Alster
John Aanonson Died Suddenly in Batherville Home
John Aanonson, longtime High Lake township resident, died suddenly at his Batherville home Thursday morning after years of ill health following a prior influenza attack. Funeral held Monday in Ostherville with interment at Walling.
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John Aanonson
John A. Aanonson
High Lake Township
Batherville
Ostherville
Walling
District Meeting Tuesday Draws Six Hundred Regionwide
Nearly six hundred people from twenty six counties gathered in Emmetsburg on Tuesday for a district meeting. Attendees supported a pink guaranty law and opposed paved roads. On deposit guarantees the consensus favored not needing protection now, though a guarantee could restore banking confidence, with speakers from multiple counties addressing the crowd.
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Emmetsburg
Iowa
Nelson Still Has His Barrel Of Money
The Farmers Savings Bank of Wallingford reports cash on hand of 84007.02 and capital, surplus and undivided profits of 62019.98. The statement, published in the Times and Gracttinger Times along with Es t herville papers, will spread nationwide, reflecting well on Wallingford residents and their community bank.
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Nelson
Iowa
Minnesota
Farmers Savings Bank of
Wallingford
Gracttinger Times
Estherville
United States
New Hotel Held Formal Opening at Emmetsburg
The Kermore hotel was formally opened at Emmetsburg on New Year’s night with dinner at 7 16 and dancing at 9. People from many nearby towns attended. A splendid menu and an excellent program followed. Music was by the Falais Royale orchestra. Graettinger residents praised the hotel as one of the finest in northwest Iowa.
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Kermore
Emmetsburg
Falais Royale Orchestra
Graettinger
Iowa
James Heenan Loses Sight in One Eye at Red Oak Ill
A letter from Mrs. James Heenan of Red Oak Illinois reports that Mr Heenan recently became blind in one eye. Her letter states his condition has been serious for the past several years and notes he is suffering from cancer.
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James Heenan
Red Oak
Illinois
the Times
Heenan
The New Siren Is Here for Graattinger
The new Federal siren arrives and will be installed soon after factory experts arrive. The modern fire alarm is expected to be welcomed by residents of Graattinger.
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Graattinger
A Side Dance Friday Evening A at Woodman Hall
A 60 cent dance will be held at Woodman hall Friday evening this week. Music will be provided by the Lowa Trio orchestra. An invitation is extended to attend and enjoy the cordial gathering.
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Woodman Hall
Lowa
Arm strong Man Loses Cash in Gasoline Fire
Armstrong resident VanWeston, living in a mobile home, lost 600 dollars hidden in his cap when a gasoline stove exploded on Christmas morning, setting the bunk house on fire. He escaped with his family, later retrieving cash but a second blast knocked him down and the money rolled away. Estimated loss 1600 dollars, no insurance. A purse of 80 dollars was later collected for the family.
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VanWeston
Armstrong
van Weston
Estherville Bank Fight Continues After Arrest
A Tuesday Register dispatch notes Mack Groves Fred Parsons Lloyd Stockdale and James Goshlin were arrested on a technical charge tied to a deposit on November 23. Iowa Savings Bank at Estherville closed November 24 1925 and Groves Parsons with others plan to open a new bank today. Outside observers see a factional clash with the charge used to hinder the men.
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Estherville
Mack Groves
Fred Parsons
Llloyd Stockdale
James Goshlin
Iowa Savings Bank
Planned Splendid Trip By Elizabeth Spies and Adolph
Miss Elizabeth Spies will leave January 15 for Germany to visit relatives and study music for several months. Her brother Adolph plans to join if his passport is visaed. They intend to visit Rome Italy and other places in Italy and travel to Egypt and the Holy Land. They will return via Germany and spend some time there.
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Times
Elizabeth Spies
Germany
Adolph
Rome
Italy
Egypt
Holy Land
Red Cross Membership Roll in Palo Alto County
A total of 694 Red Cross memberships were secured in Palo Alto county during the recent drive. Emmetsburg led with 271 members, followed by Ruthven with 70 and West Bend with 48. Other communities reported Mallard 87 Ayrshire 4 Graettinger and Vernon 88 Fairfield 30 Independence 27 Booth 22 Ellington 22 Curlew 20 Freedom 10 Emmetsburg township 9 Berm Valley 1. No soliciting occurred in Great Oak Nevada and Lost Island.
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Red Cross
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
West Bend
Mallard
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Vernon
Fairfield
Independence
Booth
Ellington
Curlew
Freedom
Emmetsburg Township
Berm Valley
Great Oak
Nevada
Lost Island
Spartacus at Hawkeye Theatre by Graettinger High
The Latin club of Graettinger High School presents the motion picture Spartacus at the Hawkeye theatre next Wednesday evening. The modern version of the ancient tale features strong reels and social appeal. Admission is free for 50 cents. Public invitation extended to all.
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Hawkeye
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger High School
Held Annual Meeting of Graettinger Creamery Company
The Tarmers Creamery Company of Graettinger held its annual meeting on Wednesday with a large turnout and a splendid noon lunch. Directors elected were F. L. Lambe Elmer Olaon Oscar Craven John Graettinger and A V Bormann. The annual report was read but publication was not possible this week.
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Tarmers Creamery Company of Graettinger
F. L. Lambe
Elmer Olaon
Oscar Craven
John Graettinger
A. V. Bormann
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Graetlinger
P. J. Pouleon
H. B. Metzler
A. “J. Johnson
Gladys
Margaret
Helen
George
Frank Elsenbast
Emmetaburg
Chicago
Phil O’connor
C. O. Refsell
Ford
Lewis
High Lake
Hilmer
Aanonson
Lfe
Sone
Ringsted
Nivison
Slater
John Wilfiamson
J. W. Church
Cumberland
Church
Tol Williamson
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