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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
6
Lost Island hosts a grand Fourth of July with Electric Park and Lost Island activities. Rainbow Division band by Mallard and Gracttinger provide music and a three-cart parade orbits. Christen sen Grove plans a Monday July 6 picnic with a strong local lineup and Lost Island Tradies Aid cooks serving dinner.
Mallard advertisers announce a lively Fourth of July program on Saturday July 3 with a $1000 private fund for a high grade show. The town also notes a bank robbery case traced to Spencer with possible sightings near Gracttinger and asks travelers to report details to Sheriff Division at Estherville.
Thursday evening the Graettinger married men defeated the single men 6 to 3 at Jackman ball park. Batteries were Reeves Keator and Conway Reeves for the married men and Sen Osher for the singles. Ringsted beat Graettinger Electrics 5 to 4 at Lake Side Electric Park with Sawyer Reever on the Graettinger side.
The Graettinger Twilight baseball team defeated West Bend 26 to 4 at Duci Man Ball Park on Tuesday. Paulsen, Graettinger’s 17 year old pitcher, struck out fifteen and hit a four-bagger driving in the decisive runs. The locals will host a game Friday July 9 as organizers weigh weekly attendance and costs.
An alumni banquet and homecoming were held Wednesday evening June 20 at the High School. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the program and supper. Mrs John Jackman presided as toast mistress. The program included music by Ward and Olive Noble, readings by Frances Hendricks and Minnie Henningsen, vocal and violin numbers, and a guest speaker P I Hendrickson of Spencer who spoke on business matters. Officers elected for the coming year were Mabel Ogher Henningson president, Hugone Foster vice president, Frances Hendricks secretary, and Cora Christopher treasurer. Evening concluded with a toast and remarks.
Mrs Archer long active mother of Ben Archer of this locality died after a lingering illness at nearly 76. Born in Medina County Ohio in 1844 she married George Archer in Rochelle Illinois. Six children born, only Ben survives. others named Bertha Amy Cox Alta Schmuck Dolly Schmuck and John Kinzer predeceased. Funeral held in Rolfe with burial beside husband and children. The Times extends sympathy to Mr Archer and family.
A May 18 item questions railroad purchasing practices, noting Pennsylvanian railroad directors possibly holding dual roles with Baldwin Locomotive Works and other suppliers. Wall Street Journal inquiry states no common directors and doubts of self-dealing, citing Clayton Law and bidding rules while explaining why Baldwin supplies the Pennsylvanian and other roads.
The piece notes railroads improved freight movement in March after delays from the Railroad Administration, with several eastern lines shipping more than in any March before. It mentions labor strife as the yard men’s strike emerged in April and includes local social updates from Emmetsburg, Iowa, with notices of visits, births, and a few business mentions.
A wrestling draw between Bon F Reeves of Graettinger and Simmons at Emmetsburg carnival ended after midnight with Reeves winning the first fall in eighteen minutes and Simmons the second in twenty one minutes. Reeves appeared in good form and would likely win if continued. The crowd favored Reeves as Simmons showed strength and conditioning. A rematch with Thompson is planned for Sunday July 4 at Lost Island park with a two hour limit after a ball game.
Three John Hogans from Philadelphia John Hogan Sr John Hogan Jr and John Hogan father son and grandson visited the home of Mr and Mrs J P Conway last week Elder Hogan is a brother of Mrs James Hickey It is his first visit since 1864 and he was surprised by the country They returned home Saturday The Armstrong Chautauqua deficit of 450 was covered by guarantors paying 16 50 each Fifty signers backed the undertaking some signed with numbers 50 49 48 in front of their names and the ten who used the numbers were released from paying any deficit.
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