Funeral of Walter Montgomery Held Friday
The remains of Walter Montgomery arrived in Graettinger Thursday evening and were taken to his parents home. The funeral was held Friday morning at ten o'clock in the Catholic church with solemn high mass by Father Kelly, assisted by Fathers Smith and Savage. The service paid tribute to the deceased and included songs from St. Thomas and local choirs. Knights of Columbus members and pallbearers attended, and burial was in the paro chial cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Montgomery
Graettinger
P. Montgomery
Father Kelly
Father Smith
Ayrshire
Father Savage
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Miss Duhigg
W. J. Dunigan
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Matt Quinn
P. J. McCarty
Charley Jensen
J. P. Jensen
J. P. Bigley
J. J. Sullivan
Capitalists May Withdraw Oil Leases Postponement Likely
Ringsted Dispatch reports investors discussing oil leases with Dr. Deveraux in Ringsted. Backers from Chicago demand signed leases before funding further drilling. Some local owners hold out hoping to share profits. if agreements fall through, Deveraux may pursue other projects. Shipments to Ruthven and Mason City noted as market activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deveraux
Chicago
Dr. Deveraux
Peru
South” America
Minnesota
Sevrucks
Ruthven
Mason City
Fire destroys Emmet County home on county poor farm
A mid day blaze wiped out the county poor farm residence after a chimney spark ignited the roof. Estherville fire units could not respond fully due to city limits rules, leaving neighbors to remove contents. four county charges require new housing. Insured for 2600 dollars, building valued around 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
H. Bliss
Estherville, Fire Company
Mr. Bliss
Mrs
Bliss
Estherville
Estherville Democrat
Grain buyers surprised by Graettinger and Watherville agents
Agent Horswell of Graettinger and Engineer Donovan of Watherville shocked grain dealers Monday morning. Donovan urged Graettinger to add cars and noted empty grain cars on the local siding Sunday. Catholic Ladies Aid plans a card party at Woodman hall Thursday evening January 25 or 26 with luncheon served at closure. cordial invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horswell
Graettinger
Wd Donovan
Watherville
Lales’ Aid’ Society
Woodman Hall
Remembering Mrs Jensen Pioneer Resident Of Palo Alto County
Mrs Thomas Jensen a long time Palo Alto County resident died January 18 at Newell Iowa after a brief illness. She was born in Denmark in 1884 and emigrated with her husband Thomas Jensen in 1884 living on a farm near Graettinger before moving to Graettinger in 1911 and later settling in Newell. She is survived by son Jens Christian Jensen of Newell and five grandchildren, with other relatives in California and Denmark. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran Church South Walnut township. She was remembered as a devoted wife and mother with deep faith in the Lutheran church.
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Thomas Jensen
Palo Alto’ County
J. C. Jensen
Newell
Iowa
Graettinger
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
South Walnut Township
H. P. K. Hansen
N. P. Simonsen
Grachtinger
Chris Henningsen
Lars Larsen
J.C. Christiansen
S. P. Dulin
Peter Hansen
Dens Hansen
Else Christensen
Noving Sogn
Gyldentorf
Alborg
Denmark
Christian Nilsen
Peter Knudsen
Knudsen
Chris Knudsen
Lutheran Church
Pure Bred Hog Sale January 24 Announcement
Levi Kaltved of six miles east of Grachtinger announces his third annual pure bred Poland China hog sale on January 24. The offering includes 4 sows 26 gifts and 20 head of cattle plus 4 work horses a Reo truck grain elevator and other machinery. Also noted is Thos Donovan of Emmetsburg passing away from heart failure after grippe and bronchitis. Funeral held at Assumption church in Emmetsburg with burial at St John’s cemetery. survivors include six sons and several siblings.
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Levi Kaltved
Poland
Grachtinger
Kaltved
Times
Henry’ Wobbie
Henry Wobbie
Wood Farm
Osgood
Graettinger Trees Decorate Chicago Property
Wm. Johnson representing Bowdry Landscape Service of Chicago bought trees in Graettinger yesterday for decorating a fashionable Chicago residence. The purchase is described as a compliment to the Graettinger Nursery.
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Wm. Johnson
Wim. Bowdry
Box Social at Tverson School Grachtinger January 19
A local box social fundraiser announced for Tverson school, two miles east and two miles north of Grachtinger. The event, held Friday January 10, features a replay of Talking Fath Ora Place and is open to all. Miss Frances Stewart is the teacher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tverson
Grachtinger
Mies
Stewartia
Women’s Clubs Meet Here January 20 at Schoolhouse
The county organization of Women’s Clubs holds its quarterly meeting Saturday January 20 at 11 a.m. at the schoolhouse. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. A state speaker will address after lunch, followed by a musical program. Members and interested ladies are urged to attend. please bring a covered dish if attending the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Organization of Women’s Clubs
Boxing Carnival at American Legion Armory Tuesday Night
The American Legion post announces a grand boxing carnival Tuesday evening January 238 at the Armory. Top local and regional talent including Mizel, Czar O'Hara, Eddie Kiehl, Gardner will headline with preliminaries by local athletes. Doors open for a large crowd with preliminaries at 8 15 p.m. Membership is $1, purchasable at the box office or in advance from Russell Pierce or reps in other county towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mizel
Czar O'Hara
Eddie Kiehl
Gardner
Russell Pierce
Emmetsburgy Democrat
Ruthven Telephone Toll Spurred Rural Calls Ended
Ruthven Company halted free service to Graettinger causing busy exchanges. Toll from Graettinger to Ruthven resumed at 10 cents, ending a surge in calls. January 29 sales include Wm Luhman closing out farm estate with horses hogs cattle and machinery. Darling of Estherville to hold dispersal sale of 256 registered cattle and 70 Jersey hogs on January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven Company
Ruthven Telephone Company
Graettinger
Ruthven
Darling
Estherville
Jersey
West Bend Wins Double Header at Graettinger
West Bend girls rout Graettinger 23 to 6 and the boys win 31 to 18 in a Friday high school gym double header. Game summaries note weak shooting and strong free throw scoring by West Bend, with names of players and referees from both teams. Upcoming games announced for January 19 and a large local sale listed by Louie Gould and Henry Wobbie.
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West Bend
Graettinger
Brough
Jerogen
EH. Mason
J. Mason
Wilderman
Watson
Petersen
Erickson
Johnson
Christiansen
Green
Reynolds
Young
I. Mason
Nefstead
Foster
Kent
Craven
Reed
Isch
Nelson
Gammon
Gracttinger
Guiles
Ayrshire
Ringsted
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Thos. Jensen
Ringsted Dispatch
Lw Ra'in
Graettinger Heathst
Npereen
Emmet
Newel
Knox
Julius Levdy
Leo Lambe
Roy Christiansen
James’ Wilson
Sevdy
Grand Opera
Pure Bred
Donovan
Eimmetsburg
Emmetsburg Hospital
Assumption Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Edward
Matt
John
Anna
Maggie Donovan
Kipmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Timex
Legion Boxing Carnival
Wm. Luhman
Grettinger
Louie Gould
Gould
Famming
Graettinger Times
Ralph. Parcaut
Spencer
Treat
Marg
Lesa
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