Remains of Departed Braves Rest in Peace at Times Office
Yesterday Wrr Sulman brought relics to the Times office from a gravel pit south of Rodman. A tree buried during the glacial era, samples of coal, a jaw bone, and three teeth from Trumbull Lake were found four feet underground. The items, on display at Spencer, sparked local protests to the excavation.
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Wrr
Sulman
Times Office
Rodman
Trumbull Lake
Luhman
Spencer
Witt Open Restaurant And Lunch Room
Mr and Mrs Ross Clayton have leased the Carl Spies building recently vacated by the McBride barber shop and will open a new restaurant and lunch room. The interior is being prepared for the opening. The Claytons are experienced in this line and will run a neat up to date eating house. The Times wishes them success.
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Ross Clayton
Carl Spies
McBride
Osing
Clayton
the Times
Graettinger Nursery Moves Blue Spruce Trees to Residence
Graettinger Nursery moved two large Blue Spruce trees from the nursery to J. A. Spies residence in northwest Graettinger. Each tree weighed about three tons, loaded on a stone boat and pulled by four horses. The operation can be done only while ground is unfrozen in winter.
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Graettinger Nursery
George of
J. A. Spies
Fire alarm sounded at Graetlinger residence
The old fire bell rang Monday morning sending smoke from a chimney at Rey and McNulty residence. No damage reported. Firemen arrived from the station nearby and extinguished the fire with minor smoke damage noted.
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Graettinger
Emen
Eaidanes
Rey
McNulty
Capital Offer Expires January 16
Des Moines Capital and Graettinger Times offer a one year subscription for 4.26, expiring January 16 after extensions. A Capital letter dated January 66 cancels the offer on January 16, with Graettinger area readers able to save 1.26 by subscribing through the Graettinger Times.
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Des Moines Capital
Graettinger Times
Graettinger
Court Term Schedule At Emmetaburg In 1927
Judge Coyle presides the present term of the district court at Emmetaburg. Judge Davidson will preside at the term beginning March 7. Judge DeLand will preside August 29 and Judge Coyle on October 31.
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Coyle
District Court
Emmetaburg
Davidson
DeLand
Mrs Markham Dies After Surgical Operation
Mrs W W Markham died at her home Tuesday January 4 after a three year illness and a surgical operation from which she did not regain consciousness. She is sister of O C McAllister and half sister of W I Stevens of Graettinger. She mothered fifteen children, twelve living. Her husband survives and is also very ill after a recent operation. The couple lived in Extherville twenty five years ago and later in Armstrong and near Cylinder for four years. She was 47. Graettinger friends extend sympathy to the relatives.
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W. W. Markham
Wayne, Miain
O. C. McAllister
W. I Stevens
Graettinger
Armstrong
Cylinder
Graettinger Companies Pay Good Dividend
Graettinger cooperative and stock firms declare 1926 dividends at January meetings. Graettinger Wootman Association 23 percent on invested capital, Graettinger Telephone Co 8 percent, Farmers Creamery Co Graettinger 8 percent, Lost Island Creamery Co 8 percent, Farmers Grain Co Graettinger 8 percent, Graettinger Opera House Co 8 percent. Fiscal year ends in June.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Wootman Association
Graettinger Telephone Co
Farmers Creamery Co
Lost Island Creamery Co
Fallow
Farmers Grain Co
Graattinger
Graattinger Opera House Co
Estherville Man Joins Millionaire Class
Walter E. Anderson of Emmet County rose from oil company worker at Cedar Rapids to a Minnesota fuel and wholesale empire. Over 15 years he built a station network, sold property for 1.7 million dollars, contracted for three farms, and sought the First National Bank building. He may open a bank at Estherville.
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Estherville
Walter E. Anderson
Emmet County
Mr. Anderson
Cedar Rapida
Minnesota
Esthervillae
First National Bank
Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank Pays Dividend Cut Date
The Farmers and Merchants Bank lowers its dividend to ten percent as noted in The Times. An additional ten percent is expected soon due to high cash on hand and increased note payments. Examiner P. J. Cilley distributed January dividend checks this Wednesday and will return next Wednesday. Candidates are advised to visit the bank then to collect their dividend.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Times
P. J. Cilley
Early Days of the Norwegian Lutheran Church Revealed
A Times report recovers the 1862 constitution of the Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical church of Graettinger. B Jacobsen, the sole signer still living nearby, recalls the church’s origin after migrating from Norway in April 1892 and the 1892 store meetings that led to its organization and the signature of Iverson, Jensen, Osher, Reno, and others.
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Times
B. Jacobsen
Grachtinger
Jacobson
Norway
Iverson
Hegland
Hovland
J. A. Spies
Messrs
Jensen
Osher
Reno
Bldsness
Washington, D. C
Heghind
Sacobson
Graettinger
Stolen Car Found In St Paul After Jail Escape
Martin Meyer of Whittemore reported a Ford coupe stolen the night two inmates escaped from the Emmetsburg jail. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a garage in St Paul with a bullet hole in the rear. Police linked the theft to the jail breakout, firing at a speeding coupe in Mankato during the same period.
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St. Paul
Martin Meyer
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Mankato
Minnesota
Meyer
Judge Coyle Complimented Carl Drake at Emmetsburg Court
Carl Drake of Quaker Oats Co. served as a trial juror in Emmetsburg. He requested excuse due to duties, asked if Graettinger could cover the elevator work. Judge Coyle said it would be too bad if he died, prompting Drake to wonder if the judge was sarcastic or flattering. Drake was excused.
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Carl Drake
Quaker Oats Co
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Carl
Spirit Lake Family Loses Cash in House Fire
A Spirit Lake residence owned by A. G. Henderson was destroyed by fire. Henderson said he lost $500 in cash kept in a cigar box, while $8,000 of house insurance and $1,500 of furniture coverage were in place, but the cash had no insurance.
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Spirit Lake
Henderson
Henderzon
Mrs Rucker In Critical Condition At Coleman Hospital
Coleman Hospital Estherville reports Mrs CG Rucker in very serious condition this afternoon. She is unchanged and very low in strength with little hope of recovery.
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Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Rucker
Rolfson Dies at Brainerd After Long Illness
Hans J. Rolfson, longtime Emmet county resident, died at his daughter’s home in Brainerd Minnesota on a Friday night after an ailment of old age. He was 86. Funeral conducted at Pequot Lutheran Church. Born October 14 1840 in Norway, he emigrated to North America in 1868. Survived by wife Bertha and seven children including S P Solberg, 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Times offers condolences to the family.
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Hans J. Rolfson
Emmet County
S. P. Sothery
Brainerd
Minnesota
Oll
Pequot
Michielson
Hans Johanas Rolfson
Sulten
Shersta
Norway
Jackson
Awa
Rolfson
Charlex
Hoquain
Washington
Cornelius
Garrison
North Dakota
Edward
Wallingford
Benjamin
Huntington Park
California
P. Solberg
Mr. Rolfson
Palo Alto
Southern
Emmet
the Times
Thompson seeks work in Los Angeles amid winter surplus
T. O. Thompson has been in Los Angeles for the past two weeks with family, unhappy with Washington conditions. He sought winter employment but found a labor surplus. If he cannot find a satisfactory job, he plans to return to Grachtinger by automobile.
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T. O. Thompson
Los Angeles
Washington
Thompson
Grachtinger
Two Gun Shea Identified as Fort Dodge and Sioux City Bootlegger
Jack Frye, known as Two Gun Shea, a Fort Dodge and Sioux City bootlegger, has been identified as the man shot by an East Dubuque Italian saloon keeper. Frye pleaded guilty to a liquor charge in district court at Fort Dodge on September 1.
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TwoeGun” Shea
East Dubuque
Jack Frye
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Kensett resident suffers fire loss at home
Peter Jorgensen of Kensett endured a fire that damaged three partitions and caused smoke and water damage. His son assists in the family general store business in Kensett. A fire relief note and upcoming Home Nursing Club meeting are listed, with the Jan 20 date for the gathering at Mrs. H. E. Sandelg's home.
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Peter Jorgensen
Kensett, Laws
Jorgensen
Kensatt
West Bend Journal Names Real Friend Subscriber
The West Bend Journal notes Wm. H. Anderegg of West Bend as a real friend and subscriber who also sends the paper to his thirteen children. The item closes with a cheerful salute to Mr. Anderegg.
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West Bend Journal
Wm. H. Anderegg
Anderegg
Trish Luck Featured at Hawkeye Theatre Next Saturday
Trish Luck will be the main play at the Hawkeye Theatre next Saturday evening with a nine character cast. A comedy will also be presented in connection, promising an entertaining program for local audiences.
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Trish Luck
Hawkeye Theatre
Jackson Cane case draws interest in Emmetburg district court
In Emmetburg district court the hog stealing case from Ruthven draws attention. Thomas Jackson and Jess Fieseler were arrested earlier for stealing hogs from A. J. Beland of Curlew. Fieseler pleaded guilty and was sentenced to Anamosa. He testified in the State of Lowe versus Jackson with Fisher and Kelly representing the defense while Carmichael is aided by Heald of Spencer. A separate item questions the Jack Bastian residence at Osgood fire report, noting conflicting tips and denial of any such resident.
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Jackson
Emmetaburg
Ruthven
Thomas Jackson
Jess Fieseler
A. J. Beland
Curlew
Shea
Hilton
Fieseler
Anamosa
Lowe
Lowe Vs
Wm. J. Fisher
Kelly & Kelly
Carmichael
George Heald
Spencer
Jack Bastian
Register
Osgood
Bastian
Times
M. ©. Smith
Harry Nichtern Breaks Leg In Windom Pony Accident
The 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs J H Nichtern Windom Minnesota broke his leg in a fall when a pony slipped on a jet and fell. He walked the hill then called for help and was brought home for medical aid. Both bones were broken above the ankle.
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Harry
J. H. Nichtern
Windom
Minnesota
Home
J A Suss Elected Chairman Of County Board
At the January board of supervisors meeting J A Suss was elected chairman. He has long served on the board and is praised as a capable conscientious worker for the county's interests.
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J. A. Suss
Board of Supervisors
Suss
Big run on McLaughlin's Coffee boosts value
C Wiegmann promotes a new kept fresh coffee service in his advertisement. The ad touts exceptionally high grade coffee at a very low price and promises full details within this issue. The copy highlights widespread demand for McLaughlin's coffee as a bargain option.
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C. Wiegmann
McLaughlin
Mr. Wiegmann
New Clearing Exchange Opens in Estherville
A new merchants clearing exchange opened at Estherville this week with fifty members and offices in the First National Bank building. A new bank also reports strong start, taking in 30000 the first day and now holding 127846.62 in resources. Mrs. Horswell and Mrs. Swift to chair a Catholic Ladies Aid card party next Tuesday at Woodman hall, with Progressive Five Hundred and refreshments. all invited.
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Estherville
Merchants’ Clearing Exchange
First National Bank
B. H. Horswell
Joe ‘Swift
Woodman Hall
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
P. T. A. Meeting Next Tuesday Evening
The PB. T. A. holds a regular meeting at the High School assembly next Tuesday evening with a splendid program and invites all to attend. Gasoline Price Drop Noted as mild Florida winter lowers fuel costs. gasoline fell by one cent per gallon yesterday.
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PB. T. A
Florida
John D
Dance at Woodman hall Friday evening
A 500 dance will be held at Woodman hall on Friday evening. Music will be provided by the Iowa Tria orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Home Nursing Club
Mesta
E. Sandelg
Woodman Hall
Iowa Tria Orchestra
Theodore Paton and Elizabeth Bondhus Married
Theodore Paton and Elizabeth Bondhus were united in marriage on a Tuesday in Spirit Lake. The ceremony took place at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. A. Richman officiating. The couple planned secrecy, but newspaper reporters learned the details. They will reside in Graettinger until spring, then move to Chicago. The bride, daughter of John and Mrs. Bondhus, is a Graettinger High School graduate and teacher. The groom, son of Mrs. E. Paton, farms nearby. The Times offers congratulations and wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Theodore Paton
Elizabeth Bondhus
Spirit Lake
A. Richman
L. A. Pargher
Bess Bjornson
Graettinger
Chicago
Twin Cities
John Bondhus
Graettinger High School
E. Paten
McCullah Rasmussen Couple United in Marriage at Mason City
Ralph McCullah and Helena Rasmussen were married at the Mason City parsonage on Tuesday December 21. The couple will reside on a farm south of town. The bride is daughter of Nels and Mrs Rasmussen of Fallow neighborhood. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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McCullah
Rasmussen
Ralph McCullah
Helena
Mason City
Nels Rasmussen
Fallow
J B Jackson of Emmetsburg Dies at 87
The Democrat reports the death of J B Jackson a longtime Palo Alto county resident. Found in bed Sunday at his son J W Jackson's home the funeral was held Tuesday with interment in Courtland Nebraska. Survived by seven sons and two daughters including Roy of Amery Wisconsin and Fred of Renville Minnesota. He was a Grand Army of the Republic member.
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the Democrat
J. B. Jackson
Palo Alto
J. W. Jackson
Courtland
Nebraska
Roy
Amery
Wisconsin
Fred
Renville
Minnesota
Jackson
Grand Army of the Republic
Ringated Student Fights Phantom Burglar at Town City
Ringated freshman law student Snnlock Ries of Ringated faced a phantom burglar in Town City who fired four shots, grappled with him, and threw him down a stairway. Ries survived with a bruised head and is hospitalized as the thief fled with 450 in cash.
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Town City
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Judge Coyle
H. J. Rolfson
Peter “Jorgensen
Harry Nichtern
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