Remains Of Departed Braves Rest In Peace In Times Office
William Luhiman delivered relics to the Times showing wood samples and a human jaw fragment with three teeth found four feet underground near Trumbull Lake. Teeth are flat front teeth, a back tooth like an auto casing. The pit near Roman yielded many coal samples. skeletons reportedly number around sixteen. Relics on display at the Times. locals opposed removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Luhimat
Times Office
Redman
Trumbull Lake
Fisher Place
Roman
Times
Luhman
Soulsbury
Radman
Earl Jones
Spencer
Will Open Restaurant And Lunch In Vacated Building
Mr and Mrs Ross Clayton have leased the Carl Spies building recently vacated by the McBride barber shop and will open a fine new restaurant and lunch room. The interior is being prepared for the opening. Both are experienced in this line and will run a neat up to date eating house. The Times wishes them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Clayton
Carl ‘Spies
McBride
Clayton
the Times
Graettinger Nursery Moves Large Blue Spruce Trees
E. 8. George of the Graettinger Nursery moved two three ton Blue Spruce trees from the nursery ground to the J. A. Spies residence in the northwest part of town. The trees were loaded on a stone boat and pulled by four horses. Moving such trees is possible only in winter when the ground is frozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Graettinger Nursery
J. A. Spies
Fire alarm sounded Monday in Graet area
Clumsy OCR yields a fragmentary report noting a fire alarm Monday near a chimney and Reverend residence. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the event indicates a triggered alarm and prompted a response. No injuries or definitive cause are stated in the readable lines.
Des Moines Capital Offer Expires January 15
The Grachtin ger Times and the Des Moines Capital offer a one year subscription for $4.26, expiring January 15. The offer was extended from January 1 to February 1, then canceled by a Capital letter dated January 6 for January 16. Subscribers in Gracttinger area can save $1.26 by subscribing now through the Gracttinger Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Capital
Grachtinger Times
Gracttinger
Gracttinger Times
Terma Of Court In 1927 At Ametsburg District Court
Judge Coyle presides the current term at Ametsburg. Judge Davidson takes over March 7 and Judge DeLand August 29 with Judge Coyle returning October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyle
District Court
Ametsburg
Davidson
DeLand
Mrs Markham Dies in Illinois After Illness and Surgery
Mrs W W Markham died at her Wayne Illinois home on Tuesday January 4 following a three year illness and a recent surgical operation. She was 47 and mother of fifteen, twelve living. husband also weak after a prior operation. She previously lived in Estherville Arm strong and near Cylinder. Graettinger friends extend sympathy to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Markham
Wayne
Illinois
O. C. McAlister
W. S. Stevens
Gravttinger
Armstrong
Cylinder
Graettinger
Graettinger Firms Declare Dividends in 1924 Meeting
Graettinger Co operative and stock company reports a strong 1924 year with several dividends announced at January meetings. Dividends include Graettinger Woodman Association 28 percent, Graettinger Telephone 8 percent, Farmers Creamery Graettinger 5 percent, Lost Island Creamery Fallow 8 percent, Farmers Grain Graettinger 6 percent, and Graettinger Opera House 8 percent. The fiscal year ends in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Co-Operative and Stock Companion
Graettinger Woodman Association
Graettinger Telephone Co
Armers Creamery Co
Graettinger
Lost Island Creamery Co
Fallow
Farmers Grain Co
Graettinger Opera House Co
Estherville Man Joins Millionaire Elmas
Walter E. B. Anderson of Emmet county, once a Cedar Rapids oil worker, built a Minnesota station and wholesale business, selling property last week for 1.7 million dollars. He contracted for three farms and inquired on the First National Bank building, with plans that may include a new bank near Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter EB. Anderson
Emmet County
Elmas
Anderson
Cedar Rapida
Minnesota
Estherville
First National Bank
Extherville
Farmers & Merchants Bank Declares 10 Percent Dividend
The Farmers & Merchants Bank cuts the dividend to 10 percent, with another 10 percent expected soon due to ample cash and rising note payments. Examiner B. J. Cilley was present Wednesday distributing 10 percent dividend checks and will return next Wednesday for January payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Times
B.J. Cilley
Re calls Church History Of Early Days In Graettinger
The Times prints new copies of the Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical church constitution signed May 13, 1892 by Iverson Eirdsness Jensen Osher Hovland Niels Rono and Jacobsen. B. Jacobsen recalls the church’s founding after he arrived from Norway April 1892 and joined the May 1892 meeting in a store run by Iverson Hoglund and Hovland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Graettinger
I A. Iverson
M. L. Eirdsness
H. Jensen
H. N. Osher
0. N. Hovland
Niels T. Rono
T. Hegland
TW. Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Grachtinger
Jacobson
Norway
Messra
Iverson, Hevland and
Hovlant
Swalestuen
Meuars
Iverson
Iverson, Hoglund and Hovland
Gilbaugh & Clemensen
Hovland
Iverson & Hogland
J. A. Spies
Messrs
Jensen
Osher
Reno
Eidsness
Washington, D. C
Heglund
Gracttinger
Stolen Whittemore Car Found In St Paul Garage
Martin Meyer of Whittemore reported his coupe stolen last fall. Police found the car abandoned in a St Paul garage the same night two Emmetsburg jailbreakers escaped. A bullet hole in the rear suggests the fugitives used the vehicle during their dash for liberty. Authorities note a Mankato chase involved a speeding coupe and shots fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Fort
Martin Meyer
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Mankato
Minnesota
Meyer Cng
Judge Coyle Complimented Drake in Court
Carl Drake, manager of the Quaker Oats Co., sat as a trial juror in Emmetsburg. He requested excuse because of duties. Judge Coyle asked if Graettinger could handle the elevator business and Drake recalled no one at the time. The judge quipped it would be too bad if you died, leaving Drake unsure if the remark was sarcasm or flattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Drake
Quaker Oats Co
Emmetsburg
Ong Dig
Graettinger
Carl
Tne
Coyle
Spirit Lake Family Loses Cash in House Fire
The A. C. Henderson residence at Spirit Lake was destroyed by fire. Henderson lost $500 in cash kept in a cigar box. the home carried $3,000 insurance and $1,500 on the furniture, with no insurance on the cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Henderson
Spirit Lake
Mrs. Rucker Lingers In Critical Condition At Coleman Hospital
At 3:30 PM the Coleman Hospital in Estherville reports Mrs. Q C Rucker in unchanged condition and described as very low with little hope for recovery. The brief bulletin notes her continued critical state and ongoing concerns about her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Q. C. Rucker
Rolfson Obituary From Brainerd Minnesota
Hany J Rolfson Emmet county oil resident died at his daughter Mrs 8 P Solbergs Brainerd Minnesota Friday January aged 86 funeral held at Pequot Lutheran church Sunday January 9th burial Pequot cemetery born October 14 1840 in Salten Norway emigrated 1886 to Quebec then Wisconsin Minnesota moved to Emmet county Iowa later to Jackson county Minnesota seven children five living grandchildren nineteen great grandchildren community remembers him as upright and honorable condolence sent to family by Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hany J. Rolfson
Emmet County
8. P. Solberg
Brainerd
Minnesota
Pequot
Michgelaan
Hans Johanas Rolfson
Salten
Shersta
Norway
Jackson County
Jackson
Iowa
Rolfson
Charles
Hoquain
Washington
Cornelius
Garrison
North Dakota
Edward
Wallingford
Benjamin
Huntington Park
California
P. Solberg
Mintesota
Mr. Rolfson
Palo Alto
Southern
Emmet
Tal
Kensett resident suffers fire loss at home
Peter Jorgensen of Kensett recently endured a fire that burned through three partitions but was extinguished. Damage from the blaze along with smoke and water was considerable. Jorgensen and his son run a general store in Kensett. Home Nursing Club meets January 20 at Mrs. S. E. Standing’s home. invitation extended to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jorgensen
Kensett
Jorgensen
West Bend Journal Letters Real Friend Notice
The West Bend Journal notes a longtime subscriber Wm. H. Anderege. He sends the paper to his thirteen children, with a final nod to Mr. Anderegg as a friend of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend Journal
Wm. H. Anderege
That Place
Hata
Anderegg
Irish Luck and Comedy At Hawkeye Theatre Sat Night
The Hawkeye theatre invites audiences to Saturday night where Irish Luck plays alongside a congestion themed comedy. The program promises an entertaining evening with a strong mix of humor and light drama for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyish Luck
Hawkeye Theatre
Jackson Cane Case Draws District Court Interest
District court in Emmetburg weighs hog stealing charges tied to Ruthven suspects Thomas Jackson and Jess Fieseler. Fieseler pleaded guilty in a prior case and was sentenced, later testifying in the current State of Iowa v Jackson, Fisher, and Kelly & Kelly. Attorneys Carmichael and Heald lead the defense with county and Spencer assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Cane
District Court of Emmetaburg
Ruthven
Thomas Jackson
Jess Fiese Jer
A. J. Neland
Curlew
Shea
Hilton
Fieseler
Anamosa
State of Iowa
Jackson
Wm. J. Fisher
Kelly & Kelly
Carmichael
George Heald
Spencer
Harry Nichtern Broke Leg In Fall
Windom Minnesota teen Harry Nichtern 16 broke both leg bones above the ankle when his pony slipped on ice and fell while driving cattle. He managed to remount and reach near home before collapsing. Medical aid summoned. he is said to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
J. H. Nichtern
Windom
Minnesota
Home
Suas Elected Chairman Of County Board
At the January board meeting J. A. Suas was elected chairman. He has served many years on the board and is praised as a capable conscientious worker for the county's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
J. A. Suss
Suss
Coffee ad touts big run on McLaughlin’s Kept Fresh
F Wiegmann promotes a new high grade coffee service at very low prices. The advertisement in this issue details the service and its popular appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiegmann
McLaughlin
Mr. Wiegmann
New Exchange Opens at Estherville This Week
A new merchants clearing exchange opened at Heatherette the first of the week with a fifty member list and an office in the First National bank building. Estherville also reports a new bank thriving with $80,000 taken in on its first day and total resources of $127,846.62. Card Party Next Tuesday Evening hosted by Mrs. Hornwell and Mrs. Swift at Woodman hall under the Catholic Ladies Aid society. Progressive Five Hundred will be played with refreshments provided and a cordial invitation extended to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Merchants’ Clearing Exchange
Heatherette
First National Bank
B. H. Hornwell
P. T. A. Meeting Set For Next Tuesday Evening
The regular P. T. A. meeting will be held at the High School assembly next Tuesday evening. A splendid program has been arranged and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Gasoline Prices Drop One Cent A Gallon In Florida
Gasoline fell one cent per gallon yesterday in Florida amid mild winter weather and reduced fuel costs for John D. hibernation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
John D
Dance At Woodman Hall By Iowa Trio Orchestra
A 600 Dance Friday Evening A 500 dance will be held at the Woodman hall Friday evening of this week. Music will be furnished by the Iowa Trio orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Iowa Trio Orchestra
Theodore Paton and Elizabeth Bondhus Married
Theodore Paton and Elizabeth Bondhus united in marriage at Spirit Lake on December 28 officiated by Rev. A. Eichman. Attendants were L. A. Parger and Bess Bjornson. They plan to live in Graettinger until spring then move to Chicago. a Twin Cities trip was postponed due to bad roads. Both are respected locals. she teaches after graduating Graettinger High School, he is a farmer widely known for his integrity. The Times offers hearty congratulations and wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Paton
Elizabeth Bondhus
Spirit Lake Tuesiday
Tutheran Parsonage
A. Eichman
L. A. Pargher
Bess Bjornson
Paton
Graettinger
Chicago
Twin Cities
John Bondhus
Graettinger High School
E. Paton
West of Town
McCullah Rasmussen Couple United In Mason City
Ralph McCullaah and Misa Helens Rasmussen were married at the M E parsonage in Mason City on Tuesday December 21. The couple plan to live on a farm south of town. The bride is the daughter of Nels Rasmussen of Fallow neighborhood. The Times extends hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McCullaah
Misa Helens Rasmussen
M. E. Parsonage
Mason City
Nels Rasmussen
Fallow
J B Jackson of Emmetsburg Is Dead
The Democrat reports the death of J B Jackson an old Palo Alto county resident found dead in his son J W Jacksons home Sunday morning The funeral was held Tuesday with remains taken to Courtland Nebraska for interment He is survived by seven sons and two daughters Roy of Amery Wisconsin and Pred of Renville Minnesota among them He was 87 and a Grand Army of the Republic member The passing will be mourned by pioneer friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
J. B. Jackson
Palo Alto
J. W. Jackson
Courtland
Nebraska
Roy
Amery
Wisconsin
Pred
Renville
Minnesota
Jackson
Grand Army of the Republic
Ringsted Student Survives Encounter With Phantom Burglar
Ringsted freshman law student Larlock Rios at the University of Iowa narrowly escaped a phantom burglar who had been terrorizing campus. Four shots were fired but did not strike him. the assailant grappled Rios and threw him down stairs. Rios is hospitalized with a bruised head. police pursue the suspect and secure a $40 reward for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Adiapatch
Larlock Rios
Ringsted
Ries
Tete
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Nursery ‘Trees
B. Jacobsen
Judge Coyle
Drake
H. J. Rolfson
T. O. Thompson
Los Angeles
Thompson
Grnndtinger
East Dubuque
Jack Frye
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Home Nursing Club
S. E. Standing
Jack Bastian
Register
Osgood
Bastian
In &Rans
M. O. Smith
Harry Nichtern
J. A. Suas
McLaughlin's
McCullah—Rasmussen
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