Meningitis Death At Emmetsburg Shuts School
A nine year old, Martin Currans, died of spinal meningitis in Emmetsburg. His 11 year old brother Donald is ill with the same disease and recovery looks doubtful. The Currans family stay with grandparents Martin and Mrs Brennan. St Marys School at Emmetsburg has closed temporarily. The Ruthven public funeral and Currans home quarantine status noted, while local reports of an epidemic were denied. P T A meeting moved to January 26 with Palo Alto County Men’s Glee Club members performing.
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Martin Currans
Emmetsburg
Donald
Alice Currans
Martin Brennan
Graettinger Yeaturday
Ruthven
Kathleen Currans
John Currans
St. Mary's Academy
Currans
Democrat
Joseph Kerber
Louise DeGonda
St. Mary’s School
Curtana
P. T.A
Graettinger
Men’s Glee Club
Palo Alto County
Iowa
A. H. Shaver
Adolph Spies
Des Moines
P.T. A
Graettinger Radio Troubles Fixed by Broken Wire
Graettinger radio fans faced months of reception problems blamed initially on the central office. A broken wire in an enclosed insulator near the depot caused buzzing as the switchboard motor operated. Once found and repaired, reception improved.
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Graettinger
Mid-Winter Price Trends at Caher’s O8 Store
Graettinger records show a draft of price trends at Caher’s O8 store during mid winter. The snippet notes general movement in prices with emphasis on local trade conditions and retail patterns.
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Caher
Graettinger
Barrett Opens New Restaurant in Graettinger
Bert Barrett will open a new restaurant leasing the Carl Spica building after plans by Mr and Mrs Ross Clayton changed. Barrett also purchased Jensen Cafe and will move its equipment to the Spikes building, with the Jensens not yet planning their next steps.
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Bert Barrett
Times
Ross Clayton
Carl Spica
Poulsen
Long Winter Death Toll In Territory Rises
A harsh winter spurs a deadly wave across the territory with numerous deaths from influenza and other causes. The list includes Mrs. John Krieg of Mallard aged 63, Kathleen Currans of Ruthven aged 48, A R Podon of Mallard aged 80, Joseph Kerber of Emmetsburg aged 22, Chester Dexter of Pocahontas aged 26, Martin Arrans of Emmetsburg aged 9 with brother Donald 11 ill, infant child of Theo Meling of Depew, Henry Van Derryt formerly of Palo Alto now in Custer City Oklahoma aged 66, Clarence R Jeffries formerly of Estherville, Mrs. John Fonk of Estherville aged 84, John W Randolph formerly of Hatherville aged 67.
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John Krieg
Mallard
Jill
Kathleen Currans
Ruthven
A. R. Podon
Joseph Kerber
Emmetsburg
Chester Dexter
Pocahontas
Martin Arrans
Meningitix
Donald
Heo
Meling
Depew
Henry van Derryt
Custer City
Oklahoma
Palo Alto
Clarence R. Jeffries
Und Ab
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Estherville
John Fonk
John W. Randolph
Minneapolis
Hatherville
Fire cleans Mason City bank building. loss $300000
A ten story Mason City Central Trust Co. building erected in 1902 and described as fire proof burned Tuesday morning, destroying the structure owned by a bank in receivership. The $180000 assessed value, $60000 mortgage and $160000 insurance frame the financial recall. The J C Penny Co occupied the first floor with $80000 remodel and fixtures. firemen fought thirteen streams of water over 4000 feet of hose but could not stop the blaze as eight fires erupted in the business district, including the Bloom department store basement half a block away. Will serve oyster supper Jan 29 at Woodman hall starting 5 pm. all welcome.
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Mason City
Central Trust Co
J. C. Penny Co
County Shipping Associations Meet During February Week
Palo Alto county shipping associations schedule annual meetings from February 7 to 12 at Curlew Mallard Ayrshire Emmetsburg Ruthven and Graettinger with the same speakers likely. Officers say cooperative marketing improves efficiency and profits for livestock sellers. The Times notes mailing list corrections and subscription credit accuracy.
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Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Curlew
Mallard
Ayrshire
Ruthven
Graettinger
United Group
Omaha Radio Studio Visit Highlights WOW Broadcasts
Editor A. I. Andersen of the King Sted Dispatch visited the Omaha WOW station and noted the announcer speaks in a notably low voice. He heard a fine sermon by Rev. Brown that Sunday. Radio fans are familiar with the station’s programs.
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A. I. Andersen
The
Kingsted Dispatch
Omaha
Andersen
Brown
Skelly Oil Rolls Out Refractionated Gasoline Ad
Featuring Refractionated Gasoline the Skelly Oil Co announces a newly patented high test gas sold at the same price as ordinary gasoline. Local dealers report strong demand as customers praise the product and its performance.
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Skelly Oil Co
Under Western Skies at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday Night
The Hawkeye theatre screens the motion picture Under Western Skies featuring Norman Kerry and Thia Saturday evening. A popular pleasing production promises good comedy and satisfaction for all viewers with the show.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Norman Kerry
Thia
Farmers Grain Co. Misstated Dividend News
The Times retracts a last week item about the Farmora Grain Co. of Graet tinger not paying an eight per cent dividend. The company did large business last year but year end conditions were difficult and the dividend payment was not made.
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Mipgater
Farmora Grain Co
Graettinger
Henningsen Chosen New Fire Chief in Grasttinger Fire Company
The Grasttinger Fire Company held its annual meeting at the E. A. Baumgartner office on Thursday January 18 electing A H Henningsen as fire chief George Frick as assistant chief I E Turner secretary and C A Jensen treasurer A vigilance and inspection committee was named with A N Jensen Henry Weatergard and W H Noble assignments of posts followed including Noxzle J E Turner Fred Rubink John Clemmonsen Hydrant P J McCarty J Sullivan C A Jensen Hose Cart Albert Jensen Wm Raamuysoon W H Noble A N Jensen Chemical Truck M E Raepe F E Schurmann Henry Westergard Ralph Masters Ladders George Frick Art Duhn Nels Nejaen discussions covered the new suiven and a proposed fire truck.
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Grasttinger Fire Company
E. A. Baumgartner
A. H. Henningsen
George Frick
I. E. Turner
C. A. Jensen
A. N. Jensen
Henry Weatergard
W. H. Noble
Noxzle
J. E. Turner
Fred Rubink
John Clemmonsen
P. J. McCarty
J. J. Sullivan
Albert Jensen
Wm. Raamuysoon
M. E. Raepe
F. E. Schurmann
Henry Westergard
Ralph Masters
Art Duhn
Nels Nejaen
Suiven
Will Open Beauty Parlor In Graetinger
Mrs Anna Jorgensen will start a beauty parlor at her residence two blocks south of the C A Jensen store about March 1. She will continue work at Christiansen variety store until the Christiansens return from California. Jorgensen studied beauty culture at Des Moines and is now doing considerable work locally.
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Anna Jorgensen
C. A. Jensen
Jorgensen
Christiansen
California
Des Moines
Mrs Briggs Visits Nebraska Areas For Funeral In Grand Island
Mrs. Frank Briggs recently returned from trips to Crawford City Grand Island Nebraska and Casper Wyoming She spent a week at Casper three weeks at Grand Island and a couple of weeks at Crawford City Her sister s husband died at Grand Island a couple of months ago and she went to attend the funeral The weather in Nebraska was very mild during her visit.
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Nebraska
Frank Briggs
Crawford City
Grand Island
Casper
Wyoming
Mentionie
Briggs
Ray Rasmus Loses Seven Hogs In Mysterious Visit
Ray Rasmus believed seven hogs missing during return from a week old visit. He suspects possible foul play though likely strayed. The value of seven hogs is not yet determined.
Generous Coffee Donation Supports Woodman Hall Card Party
Fr. C Wiegmann donated the coffee for the card party at Woodman hall Tuesday evening. The beverage was Mc Laughlin's Kept-fresh brand and was well received by the visiting ladies.
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C, Wiegmann
G. Wiegmann
Coffe
Woodman Hall
McLaughlin
Len Thompson Suffers Broken Arm in Car Crank Incident
Len Thompson suffered a broken arm a few days ago while cranking his car. The break is painful and will lay him up for some time. His many friends regret to learn of his misfortune.
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Len Thompson
Loo
Thompson
Milking Goat Worth $50 Dies for Stevens at Home
W I Stevens of this place owned a prized milking goat valued at 50 dollars that died last week after being secured in Nebraska. Stevens is known for goat farming and has won several prizes at the State fair in Iowa.
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W. I. Stevens
Stevens
Nebraska
Towa
Real Cold Snap Hits Tuesday Morning
A real cold snap grips the area Tuesday with subfreezing air and a bitter northeast wind. Residents note higher fuel use as temperatures plunge toward twenty below.
Dance Night At Woodman Hall With Iowa Trio
A 600 dance Friday at Woodman hall features the Iowa Trio orchestra. An invitation is extended to all to attend and enjoy the evening of music and social dancing.
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Woodman Hall
Iowa Trio Orchestra
Sheep Losses Reported in Emmet County
In Emmet county the annual loss totals including 1,424 paid for sheep killed by dogs and wolves during the past year.
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Emmet
Ant Wolvas
More Dictionaries This Week Offer Sparks Home Interest
Machinery absence and restock led to five orders before a third shipment arrived. The big dictionary, a 1200 page volume, is priced at 85c in office purchases or $1 by mail, with onhand stock sold out then replenished, prompting buyers to act quickly for the deal.
Breach Of Promise Suit Tossed By Judge In Emmetsburg
Last week in Emmetsburg Judge Coyle halted a breach of promise trial involving Mrs Williams and Higgins after clearing the courtroom of those under 21. The plaintiff testified personally before the judge stopped proceedings.
Mrs. Rucker Dies After Prolonged Illness at Coleman Hospital
Mrs. C. Rucker, after ten days of serious illness, died this afternoon at Coleman hospital. She was reported very low this forenoon as her children were summoned to her bedside. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Religious Census Details for Local Catholic Church
The federal government is conducting a religious census. The local Catholic church reports total membership 627 with 265 males and 272 females. Under 18 years old total 246, over 18 totals 391. Property value excluding residence and furnishings $22,200. residence and furnishings $8,000. A small debt remains due to repair work, heating plant, and an addition built last year, carried over into 1927 as a deficit. The parish avoided debt during boom days.
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Jare
Bank Dividend Checks Next Thursday Arrives in Graettinger
P. J. Cilley the examiner in charge of Farmers & Merchants bank of Estherville will be in Graettinger on Thursday next week instead of Wednesday due to court matters. He visited yesterday with dividend checks being handed out and noted the absence of the cashier Vincent Kelly and assistants Murland Sandvng and Donald Hendricks.
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P. J. Cilley
Estherville
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Graettinger
Vincent Kelly
Murland Sandvng
Donald Hendricks
Mr. Cilley
M E Ladies Addams Society to Serve Parlor Supper
The M E Ladies Add society will host another 2K supper at Woodman hall dining room next Thursday evening January 27. Serving starts at five o'clock with committee heads Mrs M O Grodland chairman Mrs Ed Herke Mrs Frank Briggs and Mrs A T Lundgren in charge. An invitation is extended to all.
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Gleangrs
Woodman Hall
P.m
M. E. Ladies’ Add Society
M. O. Grodland
Ed Herke
Frank Briggs
A. T. Lundgren
It Pays To Trade At Home Offer Ad At Radio Station
A local dealer explains a radio offer promising ten and one half yards of goods for five dollars with mail selection. Delivered prices in Graettinger range from three thirty five to four twenty. Buyers may choose items themselves and receive fresh clean quality goods, emphasizing home shopping savings.
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Graettingorla
Peter Hansen to Locate at Hollandale Minnesota
Peter Hansen and family plan to move from east of Graettinger to Hollandale Minnesota on March first after purchasing 20 acres for a truck farming venture. He will hold a complete closing rate sale February 8. The Times will publish his notice later.
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Peter Hansen
Graettinger
Hollandale
Minnesota
Hansen
The
Times
Payne Investment Company
John Iverson
John N. Iverson
Mr. Iverson
Eagle Grove consolidates two newspapers into one
Eagle Grove with 4200 residents now has a single newspaper after the Eagle Grove Eagle absorbed the Goldfield Chronicle’s subscription list in August 1925 and the Chronicle was discontinued for lack of patronage. Goldfield, similar in size to Graettinger, also shares the trend. Clarion, Wright county’s county seat with 2700 people, maintains one newspaper.
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Eagle Grove
Eagle Grove Eagle
Goldfield Chronicle
Goldfield
Graettinger
Clarion
Wright County
Thos Jackson Pleads Guilty In Hog Theft Case
Thomas Jackson pled guilty to stealing hogs from A J Beland of Ayrshire, ending the criminal trial. He received a five year sentence at Anamosa and was paroled on good behavior. Beland then filed civil proceedings to recover 760 dollars for the hogs.
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Thos
Jackson
Ruthven
Thomas Jackson
A. J. Beland
Ayrshire
Anamosa
Emmetsburg
Beland
Reavy Livestock Shipments Hit Graettinger Market
Eramer Lambe assistant agent at Rock Island depot reports 88 cars of livestock shipped from Graettinger in eighteen days valued at $76,000. Last Saturday 14 cars and the previous Saturday 9 cars were sent, highlighting Graettinger’s thriving live stock market.
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Eramer Lambe
Rock Island
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Emmet County Farm Bureau Elects C F Jackson President
C F Jackson of Wallingford was recently elected president of the Emmet county Farm Bureau. He is described as a capable gentleman and is expected to be a good official. Jackson attended the state Farm Bureau meeting at Des Moines three days that week.
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C. P. Jackson
Emmet County Farm Bureau
C. F., Jackson
Wallingford
Jackson
State Farm Bureau
Des Moines
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