July Fourth Celebration at High Lake and Lost Island
Emmet County towns Wallingford Ringsted plan a July 6 celebration at High Lake with 168th Inf Rainbow Division band concerts morning afternoon and night. Speakers L H Magna J B Weaver. Donaldson Brothers perform stunts. Ringsted Gravtinger ball teams compete. Events include races tug of war bowery dance bird shoot bathing and a Lost Island Lakeside Electric Park July 4 program with Eetinger Mallard and naval attractions.
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High Lake
Wallingford
Ringsted
Emmet
Rainbow Division
Towneys
Rainbow
Bend
L. H. Magna
Palo Alto County
J.B. Weaver
Polk County
Beiores
Gravttinger
Wallingford Gin Club
Eveyone
Lost Island
Lakeside Electric Park
Lostsland Ty
Eettinger and
Mallard
Graettinger Defeats Mallard 2 to 0 in Opening Park Match
Graettinger shows a strong lineup as it defeats Mallard 2 to 0 in the park opener. Mallard vows revenge for the Fourth of July game. Celebration planned at Christiansen Grove west of Graettinger on Monday July 8 with a dinner by Lost Island Ladies Aid society. Public invited.
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Graettinger
Mallard
Christiansen Grove
Charles Christiansen Grove
Grachtinger
Lost Island
Graettinger Twilight
Bare Hall
Horswell
Vlan
Fourth of July at Mallard Among Local Festivities
Mallard advertises a lively Fourth of July celebration on Saturday July 3 with a high grade program funded by local businessmen. The Times notes a bank robbery probe near Dickens with deputies seeking descriptions of a getaway car and asks residents west of Graettinger to report sightings. Spencer station gains J C Molison and three staffers at a salaried Standard Oil service station while lenders and merchants prepare holiday closures on July 5 and 6.
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Mallard
Spencer
J. C. Molison
Standard Oil Company
Molison
Times
Graettinger Married Men Defeat Single Men 6 to 3
Graettinger married men beat the single men 6 to 3 at Jackman ball park in the east part of town. Battery for the singles were Ison and Osher, while Reeves, Keutor, Conway, and Reeves led the married men. Another game is scheduled at the same park Thursday evening. The contest was clean, with a few errors noted.
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Graettinger
Jackman
Oast
Paul Ison
Osher
Reeves
Keutor
Conway
West Bend
Jackman Ball Park
Graetlinger
West Benders
Mr. Coen
Gulford Paulsen
Mr. Sthauser
Paulsen
Ringsted Defeats Graettinger Electrics In 6 4 League Game
Ringsted edged Graettinger Electrics 6 to 4 at Lalc aide Electric Park on Sunday. Sawyer and Reeves pitched for Graettinger while Ringsted displayed strong fielding and solid teamwork. In the ninth Graettinger threatened with no outs but could not convert, as Ringsted held on for the win.
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Ringsted
Graettinger Electrica
Lalcaide Electric Park
Sawyer & Reeves
Graettinger
Bison
Twilight Club
Tight Lake
Mallard
Lost Island Park
Alumni Banquet and Homecoming Held at High School
An alumni banquet and homecoming were held Wednesday evening, June 16, with large attendance and a joyful program. Mrs. John Jackman served as toast mistress. performances included music by Ward and Olive Noble, Agnes Spies Jackman, Elizabeth Spies, Gladys Johnson, and readings by Minnie Henningsen. Officers elected for the coming year: President Mabel Henningsen, Vice-president Eugene Foster, Secretary Frances Hendricks, Treasurer Cara Christopher. An elegant banquet followed and attendance reflected overall enjoyment. P L Hendrickson of Spence visited Grgetting on Tuesday.
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John Jackman
Ward
Olive Noble
Grosting
Agnes Spies Jackman
Frances Hendricks
Elizabeth Spies
Gladys Johnson
Reading
Minnie
Henningsen
Pant
Claus
Death of Mrs. Sylvia Archer Elates Rolfe Community
Mrs. Sylvia Archer, born 1844 in Monida County Ohio, died aged nearly 76 after long illness. Widow of George Archer, she leaves one surviving son Ben Archer of the locality. six children died in infancy or young years. Funeral held at Rolfe with burial beside her husband and other relatives. The Times extends sympathy to Mr. Archer and family. Other items note local events, births, and community notices.
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the Times
Archer
Railroads and the Baldwin Works in Pennsylvania Inquiry
A Graettinger inquiry questions railroad graft claims about Pennsylvanian directors and Baldwin ties. Wall Street Journey replies that no common directors exist, bids are open, and Pennsylvania buys largely from Baldwin due to location and freight, while engines are built in shops only in slow times.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
The
Baldwin Company
Pellé
Jty
Reeves Maintains His Reputation in Carnival Wrestling Match
At Amindtsburg carnival Reeves of Gractinger and Simons wrestled to a draw after Reeves won the first fall in eighteen minutes and Simons the second in twenty one. The bout ended at midnight with no decision as Simons tired and Reeves showed top form. A large crowd watched as Reeves and Simons prepared for a decisive finish tomorrow at Lost Island park after the ball game.
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Amindtsburg
Ben IF
Reeves
Simmens
Mr. Reaves
Simons
Simona Wos
Grachlinger
Simmons
Thompson
Lost Island Park
Three John Hogans From Philadelphia Visit Palo Alto County
Philadelphia visitors John Hogan Sr John Hogan Jr and John Hogan the father son and grandson stayed with Mr and Mrs J P Conway last week. It was his first Palo Alto County visit since 1864 a 56 year gap and he marveled at the county’s growth. They returned home Saturday. Armstrong Chautauqua ran $450 behind with guarantors forced to contribute 16 50 each and ten signers who marked 50 49 48 etc were released from deficit.
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J. J. Sullivan
Jensen Auto Co
Art Richardson
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Walter Jorgensen
Sanborn
Minnesota
Jorgensen
John Hogan
John Hogan, Jr
Philadelphia
J. P. Conway
Mr. Hogan
James Hickey
Palo Alto County
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Hogan
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Dicken
Dickens
Gordon
Cay
Sheriff Division
Esitherville
Hhours
Firmers & Merchants Bank
First National Bank
Lawrence Clothing Co
P. L. Hendrickson
Spence
Ben Archer
Railroad
E. M. Thompson
Humboldt
Michael McQurry
Eoening
W.C. Ryan
Bankers Life Insurance Company
Emma Mason
Reinbeck
Iowa
R. C. Mason
Lawrence Thoreson
Thomas Jesperson
John Hogans
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Graettinger, Owa
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