Land Owners Waver as Oil Riches Are Offered
Mrs Thos Jensen funeral held Sunday in Newell Iowa where she lived for nearly forty years She was born in Denmark in 1834 and immigrated to the United States in 1884 with her husband Thomas Jensen They settled near Graettinger and later moved to Graettinger then Newell survivors include son Jens Christian Jensen and five grandchildren The community remembers her as a devoted wife mother and helpful neighbor with a devout Lutheran faith. Dox Ball creates local interest at Julius Sovdy billiard hall with prize scores and upcoming contests listing top players and prizes.
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Thomas Jensen
Pato Alto County
J. C. Jensen
Newell
Iowa
Graettinger
St. Paul's Lutheran
Chris Henningsen
Lars Larsen
J. Co.christiansen
P. Dubn
Peter Hanpren
Jens Hansen
Rise Christensen
Nov
Mag Sogn
Gyklentorf
Atborg
Denmark
Smarriage
Chyiaitim Nilsen
Peter Knudsen
Alborg
Knudsen
Chris Kmuisen
Gradfinger
Jensen
Jansen
L. C. Christiansen
Pasadena
California
Palo Alto County
Jenson
Sveva
Ita
Julius Sovdy Billiard Hall
Leo Lambe
Toy Christiansen
James Wilcowthik
Luk Stolke
Esgora
Sovdy Ip
Capitalists May Withdraw Oil Region leases
Ringsted Dispatch reports oil prospect backers may withdraw if leases are not signed, risking postponement of development. Dr. Devereux returned after Chicago talks. backers demand all leases signed or they move on. Local owners hold out hoping full control and profits, while others plan to pursue other prospects. Also notes a large stock shipment from Graettinger with steady weekly hog shipments and rapid market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devereux
Chicago
Dr. Deveraux
Peru
South America
Minnesota
Deveraux
Ringsted Dispatch
Graettinger
Hovawell
My. Barving‘ar
Ruthven
Mason City
Graettinger Market Report and Weather Forecast
Readable fragments show market notes for corn oats and hogs with odd stray words. Weather forecast lists January 19 to January 26 with conditions ranging Pleasant Cloudy Changeable Stormy Unsettled and cold spells. Entities include Graettinger and dates mid January.
Live Stock Shippers Hold Annual Meet
Live Stock Shippers Co operative association will hold its annual meeting at Felday theatre. Officials expect discussion of shipping costs, market conditions, and member concerns as talks focus on cooperative plans and future operations.
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Felday
Funeral of Walter Mont 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 with services at the Catholic church. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Father Kelly assisted by Fathers Smith and Savage. The choir from Emmetsburg helped with Ave Maria and Face to Face. Knights of Columbus members marched in tribute. Pallbearers named. Burial in the parish cemetery. Large turnout from local neighbors and friends.
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Walter Montgomery
Graettinger
Mie
St. Thomas Church
Emmetsburg
Misa ‘Duhigg
W. J. Dunigan
Knights of Columbus
Matt Quinn
P. J. Mey Carty
Charley Jensen
J. P. Jensen
J.P. Bigley
J. J. Sullivan
Fire destroys Emmet County home on county poor farm
A Tuesday blaze at the Emmet County poor farm destroyed the residence, likely started by a chimney spark. Lack of water and city fire-truck restrictions left responders unable to fight the fire, but they and neighbors saved contents. Four county residents were being cared for at the farm, with plans to house them elsewhere until a new home is built. Insurance was $2,500 on a $4,000 property.
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HH. Bliss
Furny
Habherville Fire Company
Avas
Mr. Bliss
Mrs. Bliss
Estherville
Surprised grain buyers report amid Graettinger incident
Agent Horswell and Engineer Donovan startled grain buyers Monday morning as grain cars were left on a local siding and Graettinger residents described the scene. The Catholic church salon notes a January 25 card party at Woodman hall with luncheon offered to attendees.
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Horswell
Graettinger
Ad Donovan
Estherville
Donovan
Mrllorswell
Woodman Hall
Pure Bred Hog Sale January 24 at Kaltved Farm
Levi Kaltved of Graetiinger will host his third annual sale featuring 4 tested sows and 26 Poland China gilts, plus 20 head of cattle and 3 work horses. Also offered are grain elevator and other machinery. A quarter-page ad in this week’s Times details offerings and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Kaltved
Poland
China
Luhman
Graettinge
Louie Gould
Gruettinger
Mas Gould
Groettinger
Timas
Henry Wobbie
Osgood
Death of Thos Donovan of Emmetsburg
Thos Donovan of Emmetsburg died Sunday morning from heart failure while en route to the hospital after a week of grippe and bronchitis. Funeral services Tuesday at Assumption church, burial at St. John's Cemetery. He leaves six sons Edward Matt John Roy Win Leo, a brother Dan Donovan and five sisters. He was a pioneer resident of Palo Alto county and highly regarded by many in the county. The family extends sympathy to relatives.
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Thos. Donovan
Emmetsburg
J. J. Sullivan
Lemnidishure
Emmetsburg Hospital
Thos
Foy
Anna
Donovan
Immetshiy
Thena
Palo’ Alto
Graettinger Treea Decorates Chicago Property
Wm Johnson representing Bowdry Landscape Service of Chicago purchased trees in Graettinger yesterday for decorating fashionable Chicago residence property. The gesture is a compliment to the Graettinger Nursery.
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Wm. Johnson
Sthe iWm
Bowdry Landscape Service of
Chicago
Graettinger
Graettinger Nursery
Box Social at Iverson School Friday January 19
A box social will be held at the Iverson school two miles east and two miles south of Graettingor Frday January 19. A play Taking Fathers Place will be rendered with Miss Frances Stewart as teacher, and all are invited to attend.
Women’s Clubs Meet Here January 20 at School House
The quarterly county Women’s Clubs gathering will be held Saturday January 20 at the school house starting at 1 am. A covered dish luncheon follows at noon with a state speaker and a musical program. Members and prospective attendees are urged to join and bring a covered dish.
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County Organization of ‘Women’s Clubs
Legion Boxing Carnival At Emmetsburg Armory
The American Legion post announces a boxing carnival at the Emmetsburg Armory on Tuesday evening January 28. Top local talent and out-of-town fighters like Nizel and Czar O Hara are slated for the card, with preliminaries starting at 8 15 p m. Membership is 1 00 and can be bought at the box office or in advance from Russell Flerce and representatives in county towns.
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Lolal Post
American Legion
Nizel
Czar O’hara
Eddie Kichl
Garvdner
Russell Flerce
Emmetaburg ‘Democrat
Ruthven Company Stops Free Service Between Towns
The Ruthven Telephone Company ends free toll service from Graettinger to Ruthven, shifting charges back to Ruthven to Graettinger. The toll line is jointly owned by both city exchanges and the disruption drew busy traffic as calls surged previously.
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Ruthven
Graettinger
Graattinger
West Bend Teams Sweep Graettinger In Twin-Bill Wins
West Bend girls beat Graettinger 23 to 6 and the boys win 81 to 18 in a Graettinger High School gym doubleheader. Girls game featured slow play and scarce field goals, while the boys surged after halftime led by West Bend’s strong defense and free throws. Referee Guiles officiated both games. Next matchups set for January 19 with Ringsted and for junior senior clashes. Also notes on local sales and a divorce suit in Spencer.
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West Bend
Graettinger
Graattinger Boya
Martha Nelson
West End
Craettinger
Brough
Jerogen
Mason
J. Maeson
Wilderman
Watson
Petersen
Wrickton
Johnson
Christiansen
Green
Reynolds
Young
Jeregen
E. Mason
J. Mason
Weat Bend
Guiles
Ayrshire
Vollowitz
West Nend
Reed
Isch
Hadley
Nylen
Helmke
Stevens
Cangtlinger
Nelsons
Gammon
Newstead
Foster
Kent
Craven
Nelson
Tsch
Gummon
Score
Gracttinger
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Newel
Emmet
Emme County
Agent Horswell
Grain Boyte
Grand Opera
Pure Bred Hog Sale
Legion Boxing Carnival
Emmets- Be
Ruthven Company
Ser
BR. DD. Darling
D. Darling
Eatheyville
Ralph Paregut
Mrs. Pareyut
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