Pioneer business leader H. G. Harrison dies in Minneapolis
H G Harrison a longtime Groettinger merchant and former hardware and implement dealer died at his Minneapolis home Wednesday morning after years of business success and community involvement. He moved from Wisconsin to Minnesota, married Trony Quanan in 1879, and left five children. He was known as a civic booster, honest in business, and a devoted husband and father.
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BR. G. Harrison
Minneapolia
My. Harrison
Busideas
Groettingern
Iie
Sawkeye
J. J. Lara
Harrison
Minanneapolia
Wra. Harrison
Gylinder
Wisconsin
Mr. Hartson
Trony Quanan
Mr. Harrison
Nesa Transactions
Tiviea
Ira
Hartiaon
Son An
Gore
Formera Grain Co Holds Annual Meeting At Hawkeys Theatre
Formera Grain Co held its annual meeting of shareholders at Hawkeys Theatre on Saturday January 7. Officers and directors were re elected, and discussions covered company performance and future plans.
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Formera Grain Co
Fargiirs Grain Co
Hawkeys Theatre
Olective
Christian My
Arnold Jacobsen Dies. Funeral Held In City Lutheran Church
Arnold Jacobsen son of Mr and Mrs John Jacobsen of this city died Friday at Columbia hospital after a serious illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the Avancement Lutheran Church with Rev My Midsager and Rev S O Sutlie officiating. He was born August 29 1908 in Norman North Dakota and moved with his parents to Ginettine where they have since resided. He leaves his father two sisters Gladys and Mildred and two sisters who preceded him in death. The Norwegian Ladies Aid Society donated to the Mission cure in remembrance of the deceased.
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Arnold
Mro
John Jacobson
Columan Hospital
Lutheran Olvarely Dn
Uhld
Mimedsager
el Berg
Earl Petersen
Fay Archer
Arnold Bertunus Iacobsen
Norman
North Dakota
Islay
Jioe
Ginettinewer
Gince Rosie
Sande
Ant Mirra
John Jacobsen
Gladys
Mildred
Sally Lmisacil
Norwesian Ladies' Add Society
Framed and Collegians at Hawkeys Theatre Next Saturday
Two attractions will be shown at Hawkeys theatre next Saturday evening. The main picture Framed a First National prize Colossians a two reel pie will be shown. An evening at church followed with services and a fellowship event led by Rev Fremont and others.
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Hawkeys Theatre
Fremont
Diphtheria and Smallpox in Iowa Reported in 1927 Census
A 1927 Iowa health survey shows four counties with a city population of 146,000 reporting diphtheria prevention programs and 29 cases with no deaths. other counties with 127,000 population reported 390 cases and 10 deaths. Early January weekly totals list diphtheria, smallpox, mumps, and tuberculosis cases, urging preventive precautions amid the peak season for contagious diseases.
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Henry
Foyer Ia
Moines
Council
Nowa Surdust Welk
Duda
Oajly
Iowa
Estherville Girl Accused in Jewel Queen Murder Case
Miss Donny Hemphill of Matherville is arrested for complicity in the murder of Hetty Chambers known as the Diamond Queen. Oleson, who claims relation to Hemphill, is also under arrest. Neighbors recall a night of opium use. Hemphill allegedly confesses shoplifting, while a former classmate notes her high school graduation in 1922.
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Donny Hemphill
Matherville
Imwader
Hetty Chambers
Marion
Gleson
Heynphill
Doris
Betherville High School
Estherville
Socialism Gains Popularity Among Workers in Plank
The piece notes socialism appeals to printers and working people. It mentions a Kotivlivt platform plank proposing an oil tar exchange for a new one without boot, suggesting benefits if socialists win at the polls.
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Kotivlivt
Auto wreck on icy state road injures two
Pre Spleas suffered a wreck on the new state road Monday when his Buick left the ditch. Mr Spies escaped unharmed. Tre Ru cbink, a passenger, was injured by broken glass as the car skidded on ice, overturned, and collided with a large boulder.
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Pre Spleas
New State
Mr. Spies
Tre Rucbink
First National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The Wirsk National Bank held its annual meeting naming new officers and noting a strong 1927 profit. Directors include Mrowe, Peterson, Mitchell, and others. Fred Spies and Andersohn named vice presidents, with no cashier to be hired. Deposits reached about 180000 with a 40000 rise in January, signaling improving bank confidence and a brighter 1928 outlook.
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First National Bank
Wirsk National Bank
Lins Christiasen
George MeCracuithor
Gy Urowi
Met Spon
Ae de Dite Son
Dorger Anerson
John Graetinea
PY Peterson
John Mitchell
Uonsecl
Mrowe
Ehoxen
Fred Spies Suit
Banian
Steadt
Jdiuary
Jensen Holding January Sale A. Jensen offers 4 January clearance sale
A. Jensen Holding conducts a January sale with many articles discounted. Attendance at the weekend sale was large. Lutheran notes announce English language services at German and St. Pauls churches with brief gatherings and Bible study, inviting all to attend.
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A. Jensen Holding
C. A. Jensen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger
St. Mathew
South Walnutch
Rey
Axel Me Ancevgen
Death of Ray Joynt in Colt Accident Near Gravttingar
Ray Joynt of Gravttingar south area died after a fall from a colt. He attempted to mount the horse, bucked, and threw him. He was briefly conscious at home, then died shortly after in Emmetsburg. He left a wife Nellia Donovan and three children.
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Ray Joynt
Gravttingar
Imyn
Mr. Joynt
Earl Brown
Ms Cay
Retemayer
Ray
Emmetshire
Nellia Donovan
Misa Anna Donovan
Emmetsburg Tribune
Graettinger Telephone Co Re Elects Directors and Declares Dividend
The Graettinger Telephone Co held a meeting at the Hawkeye theatre last week. J A Davison and Billy McCarty were re elected to the board with other directors John Graettinger Fred Spies F I Lambe Oscar Craven and Peter Petersen. A dividend of 8 percent on par value of common stock was declared. The company shows a substantial surplus. Secretary reports 424 telephones in operation. F Lambe presides P J McCarty is secretary and H L Fink is manager in charge of operations praised as a hustler delivering excellent service.
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Graettinger Telephone Co
Hawkeya Theatre
J. A. Davison
Bily. McCarty
John Graettinger
Fred Spies
F. IL. Lambe
Oscar Craven
Peter Petersen
F. , Lambe
P. J.mccarty
H. 1
Will Open Branch Grocery Store Near Duhn Sergi Station
F C Wiegmann has leased land north of the Duhn Sergi station at the Rabotan Avenue and Naw state road intersection to build a new store. He will handle bra nks sandwiches and related goods, expanding local groceries with a new branch.
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F.C. Wiegmann
Duhn Sergi Station
Rabotan” Avenue
Naw State Road
al Eonatric
Naw
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H. G. Harrison
Minneapolis
Meoggn
Arnold Jacobsen
Matty Hick
Grarttinger
Hoga
Chienga Ton
Jewel Queen
Fred
Otis L. Lang
Telephone Company
Ansel
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