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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
7
Local items report visits and travel by residents, business movements, farm sales and auctions, and community notices. Names include Emmetsburg, Ruthven, Graettinger, Story City, Grant Forks, and Osquad with dates around January. Agricultural ads, a creamery dividend, a public sale, and institute plans are noted.
Sunday night James Jensen, a breter of Mrs. H N Osher, lost his right arm when alighting from a southbound Rock Island passenger. He stepped onto the trail as the car stopped, rode briefly, then jumped as it moved. His arm was torn off beneath the wheels near the shoulder. Jensen has been employed in Mrs. Osher's elevator and is described as an excellent young man. The accident is noted as very unfortunate.
Mr Charles M Nolan and Miss Ligaie Quinn united in marriage Monday evening with Rev J J Kelly officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Quinn, longtime residents of Walnut township. The Times offers congratulations to the couple and notes the groom’s favorable character and esteem in the community.
Praston Fahnestock & Co notes 93.57 per barrel for apples, with 400 barrels already sold this season and several customers buying five to six barrels. They claim prices are high yet good value, urging buyers to act before stock runs out. The report mentions Barrell Apples and market activity through January with several local references.
A patient reports taking a special course and earning a Doctor of Ophthalmology degree. The claim asserts eye strain relief and guarantees results with a money back option, while mentioning a procedure to remove a dog-related issue in the text.
Scientific Optician in Emmetsburg posts weekend hours for Thursday night through Saturday, listing store times and contact details. The notice summarizes extended accessibility for ophthalmic services and fitting appointments during the Friday and Saturday period.
Notice for bids to supply ice for the Farmers Creamery Company Graettinges. Bids to be received by the directors at 10 oclock a m January 15. Also included is a stray quote and a garbled personal note mentioning Lost Island and Nerexian church with ownership claim and expenses.
The Times advertises a one year subscription to the Times and Weekly Tutor Ocean for 1.50 dollars.
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