Death of Mrs en Jensen aggravates grief in Graettinger
Tuesday death of Mrs. Jensen follows a long illness. She was born to Antoine Jophersen of Lost Island and married OM Jensen twelve years ago, with two children. The couple recently disposed of property and planned a new home. her death brings sorrow to Graettinger as friends and neighbors express sympathy to Mr Boysen and bereaved family. She was a Christian and a devoted wife and mother, held in high esteem by all who knew her. The Times extends condolences.
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Aod
Antoine Jophersen
Ager
Lost Island
Jensen
Simonson
Chrisan
Graettinger
Denmark
Unexpected Death Of Mrs Fox At Wallingford
Mrs Fox of Wallingford is reported to have died unexpectedly after a period of illness. The home of the family is described as a place of warmth and neighborly kindness. Interment arrangements are noted, with the community expressing sorrow for the loss of a devoted wife and mother.
Mrs Donovan of Emmetsburg Dies at Home
Mrs Thos Donovan of Emmetsburg died at her home today at 12 30 PM after only an hour and a half of illness The news comes as a shock to friends and relatives She was sister to John and Patrick Galleger of Emmetsburg and aunt to Mrs John J Sullivan of this place She visited Graettinger often and will be remembered by many in town
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Thos, Donovan
Thomas Donovan
Emmetsburg
Donovan
John and
Patrick Galleger
John J. Sullivan
Graettinier
Sledding Accident Injures Clayton Rosenberg
Clayton Rosenberg, son of Mr and Mrs Norman Rosenberg, narrowly escaped death after his sled veered from course and struck barb wire. The wire gashed his throat exposing the jugular and windpipe. Dr Nane treated the wound with many stitches and the boy was recovering well with no complications anticipated.
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Clayton Rosenberg
T. J. Hendricksen
Norman Rosenberg
Nane
Farmers' Grain company names new officers and declares dividend
The annual meeting of the Farmers' Grain company shareholders was held at The Hawkeye theater Saturday afternoon. Elected officers include John Bondhus as president D E McCarty as vice president Jorgen Anderson as secretary and F L Lambe Oscar Craven C H Berdin John Nelson and Elmer Olson as directors. A dividend of 8 percent was declared. Manager W L O'Connor reported a successful year of business.
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Farmers’Grain Company
Hawkeye Theater
John Bondhus
D. E. McCarty
Jorgen Anderson
F. L.lambe
Oscar Craven
C. H. Berdin
John Nelson
Elmer Olson
W. L. Q O’ Connor
Oil can patent owner to start local manufacture
M T Axelton received part of his oil can machinery with plans to install it in Graettinger within months. He has long held the patent and will sell through wholesale houses while electricity arrival enables local production. At Graettinger Telephone company stock meeting Tuesday Petersen Berdin were elected.
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M. T. Axelton
Hill
Graettinger
Graettinger Tele-phote, Company
Raettingar
P. A. Petersen
Berdin
Cupid Still on the Payroll
The marriage of Miss Margaret H. O Connor of Graettinger to Mr S G Cook a Tacoma contractor was solemnized at Immaculate Conception church in Graettinger on Tuesday morning January 9 Rev J I Kelly officiating. Attended by W L O Connor and Miss Ellen O Connor. After a wedding breakfast at Mrs George Truesdell’s they left for a southward honeymoon and will reside in Tacoma. The bride, daughter of the late James O Connor, is well known. the groom is a Tacoma contractor. The Times extends best wishes.
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Graettinger
S. G. Cook
Tacoma
Washington
Immaculate Conception
J. i Kelly
W. L. O'Connor
Farmers’ Elevator Company
James O’connor
Graettin
Ger
O’connor
Times
Cook
Overholt-Butler Marriage News from Sigourney Iowa
The Times reprints a Keokuk County Jews clipping detailing the marriage of Sigel G Overholt and Helen C Butler. Overholt, son of Wallingford area residents, is a Millersburg school superintendent and a University of Iowa graduate noted for scholarly honors. The couple wed at the M E Parsonage with Rev H W Munster officiating on December 27, and planned a Des Moines honeymoon trip.
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Times
Keokuk County
Sigourney
S. G. Overholt
Overholt
Wallingford
State University
Sigmaxi
Iowa Academy of Science
Millersburg
Iowa
Sigourney Paper
Sigel
Helen C. Butler
H. W. ‘Munster
M. E
J. D. Butler
North Eglish
Hog Sale Planned by George Amdahl at South Feed Shed
George Amdahl of Wallingford will host his first hog sale this Saturday January 18 in this city, at the South Feed Shed, after bills promoted a different location. He seeks a successful turnout and has a display advertisement calling attention to the sale with a lunch of hogs for sale.
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George Amdahl
Wallingford
Graettinger
Stat
Amdah
Estherville Theater Fire Destroys Graaf Block
A devastating blaze in Estherville Monday destroyed the Graaf block and the Grand theater. Losses include the Graaf Cafetera and Lawrence Clothing, with totals around 125000 to Graaf, 15000 to clothing, and other insured damages. Local businessmen rally to aid for rebuilding.
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Graaf
Iowa
Graaf Cafetera
Lawrence Clothing Store
Carl Olson Jewelry
Erickson Studio
Mr. Graat
Mr. Olson
Dr. Ivey
EE. Erickson
Dr. Griffith
Lawrence
Grant
Iistherville
iGrand
Fort Dodge Portland Cement Firm Reports Strong Turnout
Preston Fahnestock recaps the Fort Dodge Port land Cement Corporation annual meeting held January 3 1917 with about 75 stockholders present. The treasurer praised finances and optimism grew for the Gilmore City plant on the M and St L BR line with capacity of 1500 barrels daily and expected operation by May.
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Preston Fahnestock
Fort Dodge Portland Cement Corporation
Fort Dodge
Corporation
Gilmore City
Will Build New Creamery by Graettinger Farmers Co-Op
The Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery of Graettinger held its annual meeting in Hawkeye theater. Officers were re-elected, the charter expires this year, and shareholders voted to liquidate and reorganize a new company with increased capital. A modern cement block or brick building will be erected, and about $4,000 surplus will be distributed.
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Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery Company of
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theater
Businessman Walker Leads Algona Marple Firm Visit
Mr. Walker, representing the Algona Marple company, has arranged a sequence of recent visits and discussions. The notes reference beers in Graattinger and a contemplative moment by a tomb stone, with unclear details about Hans and a donation.
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Algona. Marple Company
Graattinger
Donseny
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