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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1913

Page

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Young Lady Weds Mr Peter Fisher in Casper Wyoming

The marriage of Peter Fisher of Casper Wyoming and Julia Montgomery occurred Monday at 7:30 AM at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating. Miss Mae Montgomery was maid of honor and James Bigley best man. The couple left for their Wyoming home on the afternoon train. Fisher owns a fine ranch about sixty five miles from Casper.

Peter Fisher Casper Wyoming Julia Montgomery Kelly Mae Montgomery James Bigley John Mo Gomery Wisling

Triumph picnic tragedy at Twin Lake ends with rescue

A boy from the Leppla family drowned during a Triumph picnic at Twin Lake while swimming. Joe Miller in a motor boat reached the scene, and Dr. Buta of Monterey performed resuscitation. After about thirty minutes, the boy was revived and sent to a hospital. Witnesses labeled the event a tragic accident amid a large gathering.

Joe Miller Miller Fitéless Dr. Buta Monterey Cradl Chia

The Ford a Winner at Algona Civic Event

A local Algona pageant and civic crowd celebrated Ford as a winner. The event drew residents, local organizers, and supporters who praised Ford's community contributions and leadership during the ceremony.

Auto and motorcycle races headline grand stand carnival

Hundreds of autos filled the grounds with two auto races and two motorcycle events daily. The Foard racing car won all auto race first prizes while a Humboldt party led the motorcycle events. Earl Brown of Emmetsburg entered a Pope-Hartford racing car with a top pace of 11 miles an hour.

Humboldt Earl Brown Emmetsburg

Fire at Dr Nane's house contained after blaze near clinic

A small work house near Dr. Nane's residence caught fire on Thursday afternoon. Neighbors responded quickly to extinguish the blaze. The building toppled, sparing the doctor’s home, which was deemed out of reach of the hose. Fire investigators suspect firecrackers started the fire by children.

Nane

Two Boys to Go to Pen for Farm Machinery Damage

Judge Lee of Estherville planned to sentence two youths in Algona for maliciously damaging farm machinery and theft from workers at Prairie and Sawcroft. Both pleaded guilty and faced penitentiary terms, but Judge Lee was unexpectedly in Rochester for surgery. Judge Coyle will attend next week to sentence the youths.

Judge Lee Estherville Algona Meyer Prairie Sawcroft Lee Rochester Coyle

Bold Train Robbery on Great Western at Olewein

A bandit armed with two 38 caliber revolvers boarded a Great Western passenger coach in Olewein yards shortly after two oclock Monday morning. He held twenty passengers at gunpoint, collecting about $300 and jewelry before slipping away. Authorities seek the robber, identity unknown, as passengers were awakened by a harsh command to comply.

Great Western Olewein Flo

Luther League Convention Draws Northwestern Iowa Central Luther League

Northwestern Iowa Central Luther League plans its eleventh annual convention with sessions, worship, and community events. Organizers emphasize youth involvement and local churches in the event.

Northwestern Iowa Central Luther League Anni

MISS JENSVOLD DEAD IN WISCONSIN AFTER HEALTH LONG TRIAL

Louise Jensvold, born December 16 1864 in Albany Wisconsin, died in Madison Wisconsin on Friday June 27 after extended illness and hospital stays. She resided in Albany and later relocated with her mother to the local city, leaving behind a large family and faithful church service including long tenure as an organist and Ladies Aid member. She is mourned by her mother Mrs Sarah Jensvold and siblings John Henry Martin and four sisters, with funeral held in Albany.

Louise Jensvald Madison Wisconsin Albany Prairie du 'Cheun Miss Jensvold Ladies Aid Society Sarah Jens Vold Daugther Depew John Henry Harebrok Minnesota Martin White Salmon Washington Swager Oakdale Iana Sater C. Jansvold Rake J. Jensvold Depenta

Wreck Near Whittemore Delays trains seven hours on division

A broken axle under a shelled corn freight car caused a derailment three miles west of Whittemore Thursday afternoon. East bound passengers were held at Cylinder while westbound trains waited in Whittemore yards. By midnight the line reopened after wreckers from Mason City removed the damaged car.

Cylinder Whittemore Mason City

Emmetsburg Wins State Approval to Deepen Medium Lake

The executive council approves spending up to 2500 from the hunter's fund to dredge Medium Lake, aiding fish survival in dry and cold winters. State Game Warden E G Hinshaw recommended the move after a Des Moines report. locals credit the action for beautifying and preserving a key state fish habitat.

F. C.davidson Des Moines Emmetsburg Executive Council Medium Lake E.G. Hinshaw Bes Moines Iown Hinshaw

Entertain Their Friends Misses Anna and Clara Paulsen

Miss Anna and Miss Clara Paulsen entertained about twenty five friends at their home in the city on Tuesday evening in honor of their friend Miss Nora Peterson of Spencer. Amusements of various kinds followed by delightful refreshments. All present pronounce Jad. the Misses Paulsen royal.

Anna Clara Paulsen City Nora Peterson Spencer Paulsen

Little Girl Killed by Falling Box Near Wallingford

Mr and Mrs Waldo Lewallen of Wallingford area mourn the death of their four year old daughter Marie who died after a heavy box toppled from a shelf in a barn. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon as children played. Marie lived about half an hour after the accident and was taken to Woodburn for burial amid family sorrow.

Little Clarence Cuthbert Axeltan Place Alfred Cameron O. K Waldo Lewallen Wallingford Marie Childers Woodburn Lewallens

Auto hits buggy injuring man on night run

A careless auto behind a horse and buggy crowd struck the Vahldeick family near Paul Findson place around eleven. Mr Vahldeick injured his back but rode home. wife and baby unharmed. The pursuing car fled after throwing a beer bottle at the horse. two youths are identified and the plate recorded for possible arrests. Officials warn on lighting and auto law enforcement to curb speed and drunken driving.

H. E. Vahldeick Paul Findson Gmail

Sunday School Picnic at Camp Grove Farm

The Methodist Sunday School will host its annual picnic at Camp Grove on the farm owned by D. C. Tipp on Wednesday July 16. Departure from town is planned between 9 and 10 o'clock and provisions are made for children without transport. Parents and friends are invited for a day outing with a brief program and refreshments including ice cream and lemonade.

Methodist Sunday School Camp Grove D. C. Tipp Andy

Drowned man in Middleton sand pit near Emmetsburg

Henry Remiers of Emmetsburg drowned at the Middleton sand pit west of town on July 4 while swimming with his brother in law William Schuilenberg. Coroner’s jury ruled accidental death from a sudden plunge into cold water possibly caused by an old dredge at the pit bottom. Funeral held at Trinity church. Remiers leaves a wife and five children. He had worked for Jones and Jackman and earlier suffered a serious arm injury threshing last fall.

Henry Remiers Middleton Wm. Schuilenberg Whittemore Mr. Schullenberg Joseph Walsh J. H. Brennan Mr. Reimers Cullen Robert Mulroney Reimers Trinity Church Emmetsburg Jones and Jackman Joseph Martini-- Damiccrat

Investigator Herrington Removed From U S Justice Service

Clayton Herrington an investigator for the United States Department of Justice in San Francisco was dismissed from federal service by Attorney General McReynolds after a suspension. He had telegraphed to President Wilson seeking the attorney general’s ouster over actions in the Diggs Caminetti and Western Fuel Company cases and the postponement of the trial.

Clayton Herrington United States Department of Justice San Francisco Federal Service McReynolds Herrington Wilson Diggs-Caminetti Western Fuel Company United States John L. McNab Diggs- Caminetti Me Reynolds

Buried in a Ditch Tiler C D Haobbs Died Near Rolfe

A tiler named C D Haobbs was ditching near Rolfe when the six foot ditch caved in burying him under two feet of dirt. He received warning and attempted to brace himself but could not escape the collapse.

C.D. Haobbs Rolfe

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