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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

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Mrs J A Carlson Dies After Auto Jump Tragedy

Mrs J A Carlson died Sunday morning at Coleman hospital Estherville from injuries after she jumped from a moving car on July Fourth near Wallingford. The car failed brakes on a Des Moines River hill, a previous accident noted in The Times. Funeral was held Tuesday with burial in Sioux Rapids. Survived by husband and children from a prior marriage. Also reports on Mrs Wm Beecher's hip fracture and a Chicago Omaha death tale. Maytag ads highlight local sales and rewards.

J. A. Carlson Coleman Estherville Des Moinan Wallingford The Times Galson Coleman Hospital Sioux Rapids Carbonia Carlson Car l Son

Wallingford News Roundup Highlights Local Events

Mrs Joe Herum improves in Coleman hospital after illness. Twenty fifth wedding anniversary celebrated at John Morrice home. Mr Petersen and brother Nels visited Sioux Falls for medical consult. Albert Boeffing returns from California. George Kohlas visits sister Mrs John Plath and may relocate for a farm. Miss Stella Masters Gladys Larson and others head to Yellow Stone park. Road grading begins in Emmet County south from Hatherville toward the cemetery. Norman Johnson returns from Birney hospital post appendix. Ernest Egertson attends Manhattan Woolen Mills sales meeting in Mason City. Son of Mr and Mrs J Olson receives treatment in town. Bud Mitchell, friend of John DeBates, killed at Arnolds Park. described as well fired. Joseph Anderson dies at Colorado sanatorium. funeral at Riverside church Wednesday. Henry Schubbe’s threshing outfit sold. Schubbe still in Coleman hospital. Mrs E A Egertson now of Albert Lea seeks dental issue relief in Rochester. Construction of new Lutheran church foundation laid. brick building planned. Inspiring Lutheran revival ends with Sunday closing. Knutson and Carl Norlin lead with sermons and songs. Rev Hanson's pastorate praised for sincerity and vigor. Gravel truck driven by Wiggins Estherville demolished after collision with M & St. L passenger train near E J Smith farm south of Raleigh. driver avoided crash by turning into bank, three ton load at risk.

Wallingford Joe Herum Coleman Hospital John Morrice Peter. P. Paterson Sioux Falls Petersen Nels Albert Boeffing California George Kohlas Leroy Minnesota John Plath Misacs Stella Masters Gladys Larson N. Nelson Fort Dodge Yellow Stone Park Emmet County Hatherville Norman Johnson Birney Hospital Ernest Egertson Manhattan Woolen Milla, Inc Mason City J. Olson Bud” Mitchell Arnolds Park John DeBates Joseph Anderson Colorado Riverside Church Henry Schubbe Walden Grove High Lake Knutson Carl Norlin Hanson Wiggins Estherville Crosding Weat E. J Smith Raleigh

Vernon Township Meeting Promotes 4-H Fair Activities

Vernon township Farm Bureau will meet at a Ferguson schoolhouse on Thursday July 21. The 4-H girls will run a stall with many good sale items while moving pictures are shown. Publicity chairman invites all residents to attend. A humorous line about Chicago’s aviation changes ends the fragment.

Vernon Township Vernon Township Farm Bureau Farguson Thera Moving Pictures

Acetylene Welding Services Ad by Wallingford Blacksmith

An old advertisement by T. A. Herglefz, Wallingford general blacksmith, offers acetylene welding and repair of broken castings with prompt service. Contact telephone 20 for expert work and a money saving deal.

T.A. Herglefz General Blackemith Wallingford

Many Week End Auto Accidents And Deaths

A string of weekend vehicle incidents leaves several dead and injured. Harlowe Wilson, 72, Hastings IA, fell and broke his neck repairing steps in a cave. Phil Bishop, 26, Knoxville IA, drowned in the Des Moines river. Charles Ahistorm, 2 Northwestern brakeman, killed at Boone when a rope from a sand spout toppled him from a moving freight car. Mary Burchard, 6, Oelwein IA, run over and killed. Gladys Hight, 18, Cedar Rapids IA, drowned in the Wapsipinong river. her brother wrecked his car rushing to the scene. Frank Schoff, Madrid drayman, injured in a collision. collapsed at home telling his wife about the accident. Frank Frommiet, 35, hit by a train in Dubuque and died at Mercy Hospital. Joseph Hennings of Dubuque injured in an auto crash. Charles Conger of Waterloo held on manslaughter, illegal liquor possession, and DWI after crashing into another car and killing Fannie Chilberg of Rock Island Illinois.

Harlowe Wilson Hastings Iowa Phil Bishop Knoxville Des Moines Charles Ahistorm Northwestern Boone Mary Burchard Oelwein Gladys Hight Cedar Rapids Wapaje Frank Schoff Drayman Madrid Frank Frommiet Dubuque Mercy Hospital Joseph Hennings Charles Conger Waterloo Fannie Chilberg Rock Island Ilinois

Dempsey Faces Sharkey In High Stakes Garden Fight

Dempsey versus Sharkey headlines a decisive Madison Square Garden bout that could crown him once more or end his career. New York odds favor Sharkey, while Western fans back Dempsey as the heavyweight title destiny hangs in the air.

Dempsey Sharkey Jack Dempsey Sharkey Man Madigan Square Garden New York Demp-sey

Spencer and Union Giants Face Gradinger Labor Day

In Spencer Virginia a championship ball game is set at Grodland Park on Labor Day as Spencer and Gilkerson's Union Giants clash to duel for season supremacy. Last year’s matchup drew strong crowds and fierce play as both teams chase glory. New York Yankees beat St Paul 9 to 8 with Ruth and Gehrig limited by surprising defense and varied positions.

New York St. Paul Georgs Frick New York Yankees Ruth Gehrig Yankees

New Parking System Affects Graettinger Center

The Graettinger center parking will be discontinued and drivers will park at an angle to the curb. The Besow girl injury months ago prompted the change, believed preferable now. Parking in front of moving machines at busy corners may be avoided except at rest locations.

Graettinger

Wisconsin Lumber Co. Hus New Coal Shed Project

Wisconsin Lumber Co manager Mr Nevis announces a large coal shed will be built for Wisnogin Lumber Co to stock hard and soft coal and coke. The yard has not handled coal in recent years and the project aims to expand coal handling.

Wisconsin Lumber Co

Saturday Night Attraction at Hawkeye Theatre

A Saturday show at the Hawkeye Theatre promises a lively evening with light comedy and familiar banter. The act is billed as the main attraction, inviting audiences to enjoy a entertaining night out with friends.

Hit And Run Motorist Ditched Spencer Car In Iowa

Beabe Beebe, Mendota Illinois superintendent, drove a Buick with a trailer west of Emmetsburg. He cut in on a Spencer Dodge, veering the trailer into the front wheel, overturning the Dodge and injuring Bernard and Hope Jennings Mae Maguirev and Paul Hynish with a three year old. Rev Wendl witnessed, carried victims to Emmetsburg. Deputies pursued, Beebe arrested in Algona after failing to stop. Illinois party claimed coastal travel. Iowa law strict on hit and run. Injured released. insurer to settle damages.

Beabe Mendota Ilinaia Emmetsburg Spencer Bernard Jennings Hope Jennings Mae Maguirev Paul Hynish Hyniah Jennings Wendl Shea Algona Pacific Coast Iowa

August Month of Battles Explains Historic August Conflicts

In a feature by Elmo Scott Watson, the August tumult is traced through famous engagements cited by readers as the month of battles. The piece surveys dramatic clashes and notable military events tied to August across U.S. history.

Capitell Anthony Wayne Old Tronsides Fort Mimms Peking Washington Long Island Philip Earth Blue Licks Stotix New Ulm Quantrill Lawrence United States Elmo Scott Watson The Graotting Or Times

Murder at Okoboji: Mitchell slain at Lake Okoboji

A man named Mitchell, age about 26 to 80, was murdered at Lake Okoboji early Saturday. He and relatives rented a lakeside cottage amid a dispute over a shady business deal. Police hold back key evidence pending further investigation. The report notes nearby events and a local Rebekah lodge picnic planned at Log Island State Park on Sunday depending on weather.

Okoboji Mitchell Lake Okoboji the Lakes

Anxious Crowd Await Magnus Tolingon Appearance

Reports from Graattinger hint at the grandest Labor Day scene as Magnus Johnson is expected to draw a huge crowd. Residents hope the event will draw the largest gathering in Graattinger’s history and bring notable attention to the town.

Graattinger Magnus Johnson Largaat

Baited For Africa July 16th Missionary Couple Sails

Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson sail from New York on July 16 bound for Africa. They plan to visit relatives in Denmark en route, expect two and a half years away, leaving Edna with Mrs. Thompson's sister in Plainwell Michigan and Levy with Rev. Thompson's sister in Chino California. Thompson is well known locally with many relatives here. Best wishes go with them as they face hazards of missionary work in West Africa and hope for their safe return.

Africa Mra Alfred Thompson New York Denmark Edna Mra. Thompson Plainwell Michigan Levy Rey Thompson Louis Jacobson Chino California West Africa

The Times Foretold Palo Alto Editor's June Wedding

A Times notice predicted a Palo Alto editor would marry in June. Frank Koch of the West Read Journal reportedly wed a local High School teacher, causing embarrassment to the Emmetaburg Reporter during remodeling work at his home.

Times Palo Alto Frank Koch Weat Read Journal Timea Flood Emmetaburg Emmataburg Egent

Catholic Aid To Meet At Tindal Home

The Catholic Ladies Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. Tindal on Wednesday July 27. Mrs. Tindal and Mrs. H Spear will entertain. An invitation is extended to all members to attend. Wrecked Near Spencer Car Robbed Homer Young injured when his car hit gravel near Spencer. Thieves stole two tires from the car while he got his wound dressed.

Catholic Aid Tindal Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society Spencer Homer Young Mr. Young Wm. Morriskey Atole

Lost Island Cream June Checks Led by Rasmussen Lead

Lost Island publishes June cream checks for amounts over 90 dollars. Jens Rasmussen tops the list with 171.08 while C. M. Nolan is second at 166.86 and Fred Christiansen third at 184.30. The sheet lists many producers including John Leonard 149.03, Soren Duhn 149.18, Franz Swangon 146.66, and Reynolds & O'Connor 188.73, among others.

Jens Rasmussen ML Nolan Fred Christiansen M. Nolan John Leonard Soren Duhn Quin Bros Rasmussen Andy Sandanger Carl Bonstead Mrs. J. P. Rasmussen Wee LE. M. MeNew

Rain Spurs Weekend Relief Across Locality

Light rain refreshed the area Saturday morning, with a further shower east of Grachtinger Saturday evening and another early Monday. The weather remains favorable for growth as conditions improve.

Grachtinger

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