Graettinger Gold Mine Prospects Encouraging
Reports on gold samples show promising prospects though no final assayer results are in yet. Local samples have been sent to Ames, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Philadelphia mint, with Kinney’s test pending. Residents discuss potential impacts, while sample tests from Des Moines river area also noted and a bidder from Des Moines was rejected. Community waits for further assayer returns and debates the feasibility amidst mixed results and expert opinions.
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Weins Holzer
Mr. Smith
Ames
Minneapolis
Smith
Des Moines
Prof
Kinney
West
A. G. Herke
U. S. Mint
Philadelphia
Werrem
Jorgen Andersen
Company
M. T. Axeclton
Alaska
Branagan
Emmetsburg
Axelton
Appel and Jorgensen marriage surprises Graettinger
Henry Appel, a popular local man, wed Mixes Kathryn Johanna Jorgensen who recently left Denmark. The ceremony took place at South Walnut church with Rev. T. W. P. Hansen officiating. They plan to live on the place farmed northwest of Graettinger. The bride, a stranger here, arrived from Denmark about two weeks ago and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Neils H. Mortensen prior to the marriage. The Times sends hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage. Reeves triumphs at Emmetsburg carnival. Ben and Vangie Reeves defeated carnival athletes in matches, with Reeves throwing three wrestlers in twenty minutes, including a light heavyweight bout and a rapid finish by Ben. Hurrah for Graettinger.
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Appel-Jorgensen
Henry Appel
Mixes Kathryn Johanna Jorgensen
Denmark
South Walnut Church
TW. PF. IK. Hansen
Graettinge
Mr. Appel
Densmark
Neils H. Mortensen
Ben
Vangie Reeves
Emmetsburg
Vangie
Reeves
Young Sailssbury
Graettinger
Mr. Reeves
Graattinger
Hendricksen Buick Recovered in Mankato Minnesota
Peter Hendricksen recovered his Buick in Mankato Minnesota after a thief abandoned it on the street. A stolen Hudson was used to continue the thiefs journey. The Hendricksen car suffered no damage and contained Palo Alto county members with a certificate issued to a man named Walnut. Walnut has not been located to date.
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Peter Hendricksen
Mankato
Minnesota
Hendrickson
Palo Alto County
Walnut
Class of Sixteen Receives Diplomas at Hawkeye Theatre
A packed Hawkeye Theatre hosted graduation for a class of sixteen eighth graders. Supt Gotke and Mrs By Mitchell presented diplomas as the Glee Club sang. Speaker B G G Benjamin, history professor at Llown University, urged education over military prep and noted federal tax allocations. The funeral for Mac Oakes followed later that Sunday, with Rev. Philips conducting services for a large turnout and many relatives traveling from nearby towns.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Glee Club
Supt. Gotke
B. G. G. Benjamin
Llown University
Benjamin
Supt
Gotke
Progr
By. Mitchell
Charlie L. Simmons
Lloyd G. Cardney
Jorgen C. Laursen
Arlene Myhre
Margaret Fi
George
Edward Mitchell
Bertha
Hauge
V. Yona Pierson
Marie M. Thompson
Mary G. Nolandra S&s. Gardner
Lyda C. Hester
Norman W. Osher
Murland Landvig
Pearl A. Masters
Max Baumgartner
Graettinger Beats Ruthven 7 to 6 In Sunday Tilt
Graettinger defeated Ruthven 7 to 6 on Sunday afternoon as Ruthven rallied in the ninth to close the gap from 7 to 8. A stranger pitcher joined Graettinger for the day and pitched well. Attendance was light with Graettinger winning around 13 dollars.
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Graettinger
Ruthven
Faver
Gruettinger
Larsen Sunitariim Treatment Advertisement Claims Cure All Ailments
An old advertisement from L. P. Larsen promotes a treatment labeled Larsen Sunitariim for rheumatism constipation stomach trouble piles bladder trouble asthma bronchial issues fever all without pain. It also claims to remove corns and blisters ingrown toenails sprains and bruises and to stop hair loss while growing new hair. The ad lists a residence as location and is presented as a personal advertisement.
Red Cross Meeting for County Officers June 7
A county wide Red Cross meeting of all officers and committees is called for Tuesday June 7 at 2 30 p m at the Assembly hall Gaurt house Hin detabury to discuss urgent community questions and to organize a constructive program W J Gagan is chairman and W H Cundy from Chicago will attend
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Assembly Hall
Gaurt House
Hindetabury
W. H. Cundy
Chicago
W. J. Gagan
Pulo Alto
Three Day Celebration At Emmeta Mure
This week’s Hmawtsburg Democrat reports that the American Legion of Kilmotsburg will hold a three day celebration at that place July 4 6 and 7. Further details will be imparted later. Thomas Mahan was down from Mitherville Wednesday.
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Hmawtsburg Democrat
American Legion of
Kilmotsburg
War Pictures Next Tuesday at Graettinger Theatre
On Tuesday June 7 the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger hosts a government produced screening of U S Signal Corps war photos. Highlights include decorations of Col Tinley and Mayor Brewer, aeroplane battles, explosions, prisoners, and a homecoming sequence with crowds in New York Glinton Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. A Graettinger resident Gut Vd Hession and Karl Culdeck appear in action. A Legion event, expected record attendance, with a guide explaining each view.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
168Th
U. S. Signal Corps
Col
Tinley
Brewer
Etillerys
New York
Glinton
Cedar
Rapids
Des Moines
Gut
Hession
Karl Culdeck
American Legion
A Day Of Actual Battle At Hawkeye Theatre
A day of actial battle will be shown at the Hawkeye theatre Tuesday evening June Tth official history of the 168th Infantry is shown in motion pictures Buy your tickets from the Boy Scouts.
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Hawkeye Theatre
168Th
Boy Scouts
Cord of Thanks from the Oakes Family
The Oakes family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and floral gifts after their sad bereavement Mia Mae Oakes and My land Mrs J W Oakes and Family. Divine services at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in German Rev J F Andvene Pastor.
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Mac Oakes
Serevices
Mas
D. W. Oakes
Lor. Philips
Church of Christ
Motherville
Northwest
Tawi
High Lake
Eetne- Sear
J W.petersen
Tloury Wendricksen
Tt. M
Bauer
Alfred Pink
Dro Petersen
James Chistian
Qukes
Times
Swea City
James Christiansen
Hiy
William Mae Oakes
Hye World
Jeron
J. We Oakes
Deniviere Griffin
Masonville
Iowa
Ttngrstedane
Swes City
Oakes
Dy W. Oakeswene
Joseph
Miss Grace
Deca
I. G. Kent
Indianola
Rock Rapids
G. H. Oakes
Kings
Ulimvix
F. 8. Griffin
Towns
G. Snyder
Wausau
Wisconsin
Mia
Mae Oakes
J. W. Oakes
Lutheran Zion Congregation
J. FE. Andvene
Memorial Day Observed in Greettinger with Pageant
Memorial day observances in Greettinger included a morning march by American Legion members and a salute to fallen soldiers. Residents visited cemeteries to place flowers, then gathered at the opera house for programs featuring Rev. A R Cuthbert and Attorney Dan Kelly. A notable afternoon pageant depicted various characters and concluded with America sung by the audience.
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A. R. Cuthbert
Lake Lark
Dan Kelly
Emmelsburg
Kelly
Emmetsburg
America
Investiture of Monsignor Farrelly in Emmetsburg
Yesterday at Assumption church Emmetsburg the investiture of Rt Rev Monsignor P Y Farrelly took place with a solemn high mass. Bishop Lramm of Des Moines and Bishop Heelan of Sioux City attended along with over one hundred priests from Iowa and nearby states. Knights of Columbus in full dress occupied the communion rail. A banquet followed at the K C hall hosted by the Ladies Aid society. Farrelly, named a domestic prelate by Pope Benedict XV, observes his golden jubilee of fifty years as a priest tonight with a reception.
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Assumption Church
Mmimetsburg
P. Y. Farrelly
Arrelly
Lramm
Des Moines
Heelan
Sioux City
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Graettinzer
Father Farrelly
Benedict XV
Fater Farrelly
Richards Defeats Ressell In Wallingford Wrestling Match
George Richards defeated Martin Ressell on Friday evening in Wallingford. Richards won the first fall in seven and a half minutes and the second in four and a half minutes. Both wrestlers are well known in Grachtinger and the contest drew local interest.
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Wallingford
George Richards
Martin Ressell
Me. Richards
Grachtinger
Ayrshire Convention Tuesday June 7 Invites Local Members
A county convention will be held at Ayrshire on Tuesday June 7. A special program has been arranged for the occasion. All members of the order in Grachtinger and vicinity are invited to attend. Remember the date Tuesday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He County
Ayrshire
Order Im Grachtinger
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Carl Eisenbast
Catherine Foster
Kathleen Hendricks
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Clifford Pierson
Wilmer Peterson
Mathilda Simonsen
Laura Smith
Carl Spies
Mildred ‘Truesdell
Peter Wycofft
Alhert Thompson
Dorothy Woodworth
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Thomas Mahan
Mi[therville
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Terri
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Bert Montgomery
Gradlinger
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Mallard Ducks
le Murphy
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Chris Jensen
Jensen Auto Company
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