Chris Anderson Victim Of Apoplexy Pioneer Of High Lake
Chris Anderson a Wimmet county pioneer died after apoplexy Saturday evening. He was found in the barn yard and passed away Sunday morning. Funeral held at Wallingford with burial in High Lake cemetery. He was 75 to 80, survived by his wife, daughter Mrs. Herbert Bryan, and brother Martin Anderson of Eastville. Born November 20, 1861 in Green County Wisconsin to Andrew and Ingeborg Anderson. Continued on page four.
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Chris Anderson
Wimmet County
Anderson
Wallingford
High Lake
Herbert Bryan
Martin Anderson
Eatherville
Palo Alto
Green County
Wisconsin
Parenta
Andrew
Ingeborg Anderson
Electricity Cost and Service Asked by Worthington
Mr Worthington district manager of the Iowa Public Service Company explains that electricity remains cheap due to the extensive distribution system. He notes the cost of meters billing and maintenance is a major portion of service but still compares favorably with other daily commodities.
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Mr. Worthington
Lows Public Service Company
Mrs Robert Shea Dies At 71 In Emmetsburg Death
Mrs. Robert Shea of Emmetsburg died at her daughter Mrs Kleigl's home in Superior on Saturday. The funeral was held in Emmetsburg on Monday. Mrs Shea was 71 years old. Her husband operated a store in Emmetsburg for many years.
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Robert Shea
Emmetsburg
Kleigl
Superior
Major Darrah Dies After Long Career in California
Major H C Darrah formerly of Emmatsburg died in California. He is remembered by many old settlers, having lost an arm in service. He joined the Klondike rush as part of Palo Alto’s contingent to explore the new gold field.
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Darrah
H.C. Darrah
Emmatsburg
California
Klondike
Palo Alto
Saunders Honor Brother In Law in Loss at Los Angeles
Mrs. Saunders mourns the death of her brother in law Joy Knopp who died in Los Angeles Friday. Saunders of Emmetsburg notes the passing and mourners gather to remember him.
Firemen Extinguish Roof Blaze at Michaels Home
A small Friday blaze at J T Michaels residence near Woodmin Hall prompted a quick response from Chief Henning and crew. A chemical extinguisher handled the fire caused by chimney embers. Michaels thanks responders. A prior false alarm from the post office preceded this second warning in two weeks.
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J.T. Michaels
Woodmin Hall
Henningsen
Michaels
Times
Social Dance at Woodman Hall Tonight
A social dance at Woodman hall this evening features music by the Bartleman four piece orchestra. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Woodman Hall
Bartleman
Lost Island Quartet Takes Third in State Meet
The Lost Island quartet of Messia, Nelson, Christianson and two Simonsen Brothers placed third in the Warm Quartet contest at the Des Moines Town Farm Bureau federation meeting each January. The close competition left first through third tightly bunched as The Times congratulates the group on the recognition. Nelson and Mrs Art Simonsen accompanied the quartet to Dex Maines.
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Lost Island
Messia
Nelson
Christianson
Simonsen Brothers
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Times
Art Simonsen
Dex Maines
Vast Live Stock Shipment From Grachtinger Market
Farmers in the Grachtinger vicinity ship twenty two cars this week to Chicago and Des Moines. Thirteen decks of hogs head to Chicago and nine carloads of cattle go to Des Moines. The Grachtinger market maintains its top price reputation in live stock trading.
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Fred
Chicago
Des Moines
Grachtinger
Gruettinger
George W. Canon Dies at 64 in Armstrong
George W. Canon of Armstrong died Sunday morning after a stroke. He was 64. Funeral services were held in Armstrong Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs Glenn Finger, of Minneapolis, Mora. Canon was a sister of B. H. Horswell, Rock Island agent here and a longtime resident respected in his community.
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George W. Canon
Armstrong
Glenn Finger
Minneapolis
Mora
Canon
B. H. Horswell
Rock Island
Armatrong
Only One Civil War Veteran Left in Emmet County
Deaths last week reduced local Civil War veterans to one. The surviving veteran, Frank I. Jones, is father of Rural Carrier Earl Jones of Graettinger, My. Jones remains hearty and active at an advanced age as Graettinger friends wish him many more years of health and happiness.
Jesse James at Hawkeye Saturday shown as thrilling film
Manager Han schedules a real thrill picture for Saturday night. The feature, Jesse James, centers on the famed outlaw and his David-like escape after Northfield bank robbery. The story traces the James brothers through the Des Moines river valley toward Sioux City with Civil War Quantrill’s Rangers backstory and frontier daring.
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Han
James Wrothera
Northfield
Grrettingey
Solo Tou
Tease James
Jesse James
Prank James
Minnesota
Des Moines
Sioux City
Jesse Ax
Quantrel
Partisan Rangers
James Brothers
Silver King
Declam contest results at the High School Assembly
Merle Gradland and Marjorie Noble led the declam contest with firsts in the oratorical and dramatic divisions while Loretta Swift and Marian Sullivan took top and second in the moroon class. Evelyn and Howard Garswell performed vocal duets as the High School orchestra provided music amid a strong crowd despite bad weather.
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Merle Gradland
Marjorie Noble
Loretta Swift
Marie Thoreson
Marian Sullivan
Merle Grodland
Two Auction Sales Noted for February
The Times notes two closing out auctions in February. Peter Petersen, south of town, holds an auction February 7 before moving to California. Sim Skow of Lort Jnland hosts a closing out sale February 12 as he begins a new line of business.
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the Times
Peter Petersen
South of Town
Sim Skow
Lort Jnland
Petersen
California
Mr. Skow
Humboldt Church Destroyed by Fire
The Danish Baptist Church in Humboldt was destroyed by a fire that began in a basement furnace on Sunday morning. A frozen water hydrant delayed firefighters, and the blaze was 800 beyond control.
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Humboldt
Fie
Letters Of Interest From Times Friends
A collection of reader letters from Graettinger area subscribers inquiring about local illness and weather. M L Eidsness of Washington D C and G F Peterson of Graining North Dakota share personal notes on influenza, winter hardship, and subscription renewals. Peder Tolberson mentions severe cold and snow.
Emmetsburg Jury Clears Defendants in Minnesota Deal Suit
In district court at Emmetsburg last week Lotta Leister won a directed verdict for 11,700 against My and Mrs A G Herke. The court later entered judgment against the defendants for 19,295 and costs after taking the case from the jury. Jurors were dismissed after the ruling.
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A. G Herke
Emmetsburg
Lotta Leister
A. G. Herke
Minnesota
Gas Cars Struggle in Snow on Cedar Rapids Division
The gas electric cars operating through Graettinger on the Cedar Rapids and Ustherville division face delays due to heavy snow. New cars ran late three to four times since operation began, with typical delays ranging from one to three hours. Twice in the past ten days steam tualna were run instead of the gas electrics.
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Graettinger
Cedar Rapids
Ustherville
Stoam
Tualna
Milford man opens whirl ball game in Graettinger
R. H. Otte of Milford opens a whirl ball game in the east room of Woodman hall Graettinger after operating at Milford and previously at Spencer Hartley and other points. The Time wishes him every success in his business here.
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R. H. Otte
Milford
Graettinger
Woodman Hall
Spencer, Hartley
Spencer Man Killed by Auto In Beytten Iowa
Spencer man George Hubbard, 62, died Sunday morning from injuries after being struck by a car driven by R Henning, manager of the Fann Eva elevator, as he crossed the street in Beytten. His skull was crushed and his ribs and legs were broken. Henning sent word to Des Moines where his wife was hospitalized. The report notes Hubbard had been cemetery sexton at Spencer for nineteen years.
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George Hubbard
R. Henning
Fanneva Elevator
Beytten
Iowa
Hubbard
Spon
Menning
Siam Kayden
Des Moines
Tom White
J. J. White
Monticello
Emmetsburg Tribone
Whittemore Champion
Tom, Jr
Boone
W. J. Branagan
Emmetsburg
Branagan
Maria Branagan
the Times
Gordie Schouten
Ireton
Mabel
Oh Hospital
Suss Had Close Call In Auto Accident Near Emmetsburg
J A Suss of Graettinger chaired Paulo Alto county supervisors. He was bruised and shaken after his car struck rocks and ditched three miles west of Emmetsburg while meeting an approaching car. His injuries were not serious and the smashed car will be replaced.
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J. A. Suss
Graettinger
Board of Supervisors
Paulo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Suss
Sul
Ruthven Men In Gunfire Suicide Attempt At Pool Hall
Ruthven resident Ted Rustin aged 22 attempted suicide with a revolver at the C F Wishman pool hall where he worked. Herman Riggs was also shot in the leg while fleeing the scene. both were taken to Spencer hospital. Rustin’s condition remained dangerous while Riggs’ injury was not serious.
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Herman Riggs
Rustan
Ted Rustan
Ruthven
Spencer
Werman Riggs
Austin
Wishman
Riggs
Rustin
C. F. Wishman
Spencer Hospital
Will Hold School Of Methods At Emmetsburg
The fourth annual session of the Church School of methods will be held February 5, 6 and 7 with four district courses and supplementary topics addressed during assembly periods. Regular classes will be led by Mrs. J. H. Walker of Sioux City Rev. E. W. Willcox of Sioux Rapids Rev. St. J. Montgomery of Grinnell and Rev. L. W. Barker of Emmetsburg. Assembly period speakers include Rev. B I Trickey Spencer Judge EB A Morling of Humblesburg Victor Sliedel Ruthven Rev. G R McDowell Mallard and Rev. Emery Zimmerman of West Bend.
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School of Methods
Emmetsburg
Church School of Methods
J. H. Walker
Sioux City
E. W. Willcox
Sioux Rapids
St. J. Montgomery
Grinnell
L. W. Barker
Blizzard Returns as Cold Air Drops Sheer Wind
The weather service warned of another Canadian blizzard and it proved true with a cold forenoon turning to biting winds and swirling snow. Temperatures fell to 2 below zero by six pm and eight below by Wednesday morning as the storm eased.
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Canada
Trip To California In A Week Win Arrives In Wilmington
Russell Dulin arrived in Wilmington California on January 16 a week after leaving Graettinger. The 2800 mile journey was completed with no radiator alcohol removal and no water added aside from three punctures. Accompanying Mr Duhn from Graettinger was Wm Axelton who stayed at Phoenix with his brother Clivence and family.
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California
Russell Dulin
Wilmington
Grachtinger
Wm. Axelton
Messrs. Duhn
Graettinger
Phoenix
Clivence
Terril Record Is Well Patronized
The Record, the new paper at Terril, is one of the best patronized exchanges coming to our desk. Osher's Department Store and Chapman's Garage have each carried a quarter page weekly since the paper started. With such patronage, Mr Grow can continue publishing a splendid newspaper.
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Terril Record
Record
Ab Terril
Osher's
Chapman’s Garage
Grow
Car Smashed by Frisky Colts in Collision
D C Barringer reported his coupe damaged Tuesday of last week when two frisky colts collided with the car. The animals apparently intended to investigate and almost demolished the front of the machine.
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D.C
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Old Homestead
Mra. Saunders
Sas Eepeerasenes
Lost Island Quartet
Pick of Jowa
Honora
Farm Bureau
Hornwell
Hawkeye
Missouri
Mt. Ayr
Holland
Motherville
Clarinda
Mt Ayr
Bertha Petersen
Henry Smith
wWosk
Elisabeth Splow
Norway
Clay O. Bondhus
Bergen
New York
le Midoness
Jey G. H. Peterson
Peder Tolherson
Nae
St Moetnt
Graetlinger
M. L. Eidsness
St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Graniin
North Dakota
G. FE. Peterson
Spicer
Fnel
Towa
Peder Tolberson
Auto
J. W. Ninnamaker
Ninamaker
Ben Lehnus
Ralfe
McT
Helvig
Bert Osking
John Helvig
M. QO. Grodland
Mr. Suas
Jardine
Department of Agriculture
McNary
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Representative Haugen
House
Ruthven Lad Winged Pal
May
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