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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

6

Ruthven Hosts Graettinger in Friday Basketball Test

Ruthven High hosts Graettinger Friday night at the local gym in a spirited early season matchup. Graettinger has posted wins at West Bend and Armstr ong while Ruthven aims to rebound from prior games and boost town support for a possible Lake contest rematch.

Ruthveneer Ibe Ruthven Imainee Graettinger Gonson Spirit Lake Gradell Grigaby Racitinger Te Echo

Graattinger Timea ape Program Yan No Sale Dates

Fragmented OCR lists numerous no sale entries and dates for individuals such as Overholt, Treb, Moe Onkea Bob, Spear, Peterson, Harry Rowe, Sorenaan, Geo Truesdell, Neston Pronk, and Anderson with February dates including 12, 16, 17, 21, 23 and 26.

Graattinger Jain Spear Teeeenetes No

Overholt Auction Sale Set for February 3

Read Graettinger Times auction page for J C Overholt closing out sale details the sale Tuesday February 3 featuring eight head of horses 35 head of pure bred sons 16 head of shonts 100 pounds each plus hay corn crib machinery and household goods Overholt sold his farm and will move to Indianola Iowa to start a new home everything on the place will be auctioned with full particulars in the quarter page ad

Graettinger Times J. C. Overholt Overholt Indianola Towa Spear Graettinger Spearjzen Estherville Laurens Stella Birkland Franto Mr Hendricks Harold Harring Miss Wisher Mac Oakes Borhood Sioux Rapids Tey

Sam Granger Dies at Liberal Kansas Home

Sam Granger, brother of Mrs. TE. St. McAllister, died at Liberal Kansas last Wednesday. He lived on the old John Gibson farm in Jack Creek township for years, was a thrifty farmer, and is survived by his wife and daughter Mabel Granger. The community extends sympathy to the family and friends.

Samuel, Granger TE. St. McAllister Kingus Homer McAllister Liberal Kansas Mabel Granger McCarty & McGarty Granger Emmetsburg Demamin Martin Pender Puneral J. P. Conway

New Sale Dates in Graettinger Times Sale Program

Advertising matter lists J A Petersen sale February 12 Harry Rowe sale February 16 Mrs Sorenson sale February 17 George Pruesdell sale February 28 Frank Anderson sale February 26 Also A D Morains first class sale January 20 Machinery and livestock brought top prices Hagerman sale averages 196 Auctioneer Reeves noted bids and social basket auction proceeds support school. hogs cows cattle top prices and local benefactions noted.

Graettinger Times J. A. Petersen Harry Rowe Mrs. Sorenson George’Pruesdell Frank Anderson A. D. Moraine Hiu Poland China Bs E. Landvig Hagerman Ben I. Reeves Grrvor Rich Aylward Harry? Rowe Loyi Kaltvidt Laveriga

Law Student Reflects on Promises and Despair in Town City

An 8 0 1 law student at the University of Town recounts a broken promise to quit drinking after vowing marriage. He recalls a year and a half of abstinence ending with his fiancée ending the relationship. The report accompanies a Farm Bureau notice about Palo Alto County meeting details and upcoming elections.

Town City College of Law University of Town Farm Bureau Palo Alto Farm Durean Emmereburg

Marriage in Lost Island Township United Lawrence M Anderson and Misa Leona Buedke

Lawrence M Anderson and Misa Leona Buedke wed at the bride’s parents home in Lost Island township on Wednesday January 21 at three oclock. Groomsman Fred Baedke and bridesmaid Lily Anderson attended. Rev. Wagner officiated. They plan a Rock Rapids honeymoon and will be at home after March first. Gifts included silverware and $75 cash. Both are well known and from respected families. The Times offers congratulations and best wishes.

Lawrence M.anderson Misa Leona Buedke Lost Island Township Janary Oreluck Fred Baedke Lily Anderson Elmore Minnesota Wagner Myra Frei Baedke Lost Island Matt Anderson Rothven

Minneapolis Robbery Attempt Ended in Shooting

Barney Nelson, a Mason City salesman in Minneapolis, resisted a holdup last night. A masked gunman fired as Nelson fell, faintly described as a senator, and was seen fleeing toward Hennepin avenue. Nelson was aided by A C Thompson and rushed to the Pauly hotel. his prior travels and a past broken leg at an Algona hotel are noted.

City Barney Nelson Mason City Iowa Minneapolis Pauly Hotel Hennepin Avenue First’ Street First Avenue Nelson A.C. Thompson Ilion Avenue Pauly Jas Ambulance Sena. Tor Graettinger Algona

Flu Strains Take Toll In Chicago With 6000 Deaths

Chicago recorded 6000 flu deaths last Thursday as authorities logged 60 new cases per hour. A minute now sees a fresh infection and 1500 trained workers are needed. 300 cases could not receive immediate nursing care. Deaths in the past 24 hours rival last year’s peak, though the flu count remains high.

Chicago

Masbea at the Catholic Church Sun Service

A local notice indicates a Masbea service at the Catholic Church on Sunday. Details are scarce in the fragmented OCR but the event is positioned as a religious observance likely involving community members and parish activities.

Masbea

Mail Carrier Mollach Resigns After Sixteen Years on Route One

C Mollach resigns as mail carrier on Route One from Grachtinger after sixteen years. He cites hard winter arcs and severe weather as reasons. Saulabury of Rodman, brother of Mrs Earl Jones, temporarily fills the post. Mollason will join Standard Oil to manage a John D service station.

C. Mollach J.C. Mollson Grachtinger Mr. Mollson Saulabury Rodman Standard Oil John D Molison the Times Inbor

Local doctors report five cases of Spanish flu

Five people, four in Graettinger and one in Wallingford, contracted the illness after visits to Chicago. The Graettinger homes affected are P. J. Paulsen, Henry Westergard, C. A. Jensen and W. Burg. The Wallingford case is at Art Anderson. Local cases are not serious and Poulsen's quarantined home saw him out downtown early this week.

Poulsen

Towa Ranka Second Final crop statistics 1919 tallies

Federal officers compiled crop statistics for 1919 across all states. Towa ranks first in corn and oats, with Illinois second. Iowa is second in total crop values, Texas leads in total production due to a vast cotton crop and extensive farming. Iowa and Illinois contend for second and third in total production.

Union Towa Illinois Iowa Texas Ilinois

Blues Leave Ringsted For Warmer Seas

The Ringsted Dispatch notes a local boy who made regular winter trips to Armstrong is less active now. Over Sunday visits have stopped, but the paper counsels cheer and hints at other local girls willing to offer encouragement.

Armstrong Ringsted Dispatch

Dutch Government Lands Flat Refusal on Kalger Surrender

The Dutch government's reply to allied demands for surrender of the Kalger is a flat refusal. No indication is given of the next move by Allied or Dutch authorities. Church notes and Episcopal services are listed in the issue.

Kalger Gliad

Sacred Concert at Local M E Church Sunday Evening

Sacred concert planned at the M E church on Sunday evening February 1. Choir members invite all to attend after six weeks since a well received prior performance. Program includes opening voluntary, call to worship, prayers, choir pieces, and duets, with Miss Fisher and Eckley involved in morning choir selections.

M. E All Cory Dally

Graettinger Telephone Company Rate Announcement 1920

Graettinger Telephone Company issues shareholder and patron rates for 1920. Telephone rentals are 15 dollars if paid in advance. if not, 18 dollars per year. Rentals payable quarterly semi annually or annually. Secretary Baumgartner notes moving families and changes in service terms.

Graettin Ger Graettinger Teluphone ' Gy BeAe Baumgartner

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