Remains Of Eli Craven Laid To Rest Friday
Eli Craven died in this city on May 26 at the age of nearly 82. Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev. Fremont Faul officiating. Interment followed at Graettinger cemetery. Survived by son Oscar J Craven and daughter in law Fr Harris, daughter Fannie Darling in California, eleven grandchildren, and four of eight children living in the area. lengthy obituary notes a sober, loyal farmer who valued credit and neighborly aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Craven
L. T. Lewison
Henderson Furniture Co
Fremont Faul
Graettinger
P. J. McCarty
W. L. O'Connor
Bert Masters
James Quinn
TR. Graettinger
A.B. Gilbaugh
Imola
Illinois
Harriet Mapes
Craven
Wright County
Boone County
Oscar
Fr. Harris
Fannie Darling
California
Familly
Ndchildren
Granil
Barney Hassel Retains Heavy Crown in Arnolds Park Clash
Barney Hassel of Graettingar defended his heavyweight boxing title at Arnolds Park on a night card. Challenger Tuck Vaart of Hartley was stopped in the fourth round after a flurry of power punches. Tommy Craven and Wild Bill Gerdes also lost decisions as the local event opened with a fast paced exhibition by the Miller team.
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Barney Hassel
Graettingar
Arnolds’ Park
Tuckvaart
Hartley
Barney
Tommy Craven
Ger
Dae
Jalan
Bill Gerdes
Miller Twing
Splrt
County Legion Auxiliary Plans June 10 Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary of Grachtinger will hold a county meeting Friday evening June 10 at Woodman Hall starting 8 30 p m The customary program will be held a large attendance is expected and a good time is assured More details will appear next week in the Times
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American Legion Auxiliary of
Grachtinger
Woodman Hall
Russell Duhn and Bride Here on Honeymoon
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Duhn arrived from Devil's Lake North Dakota on Sunday for a visit with Mrs. Duhn’s sister Mrs. Ralp Masters and family. They were united in marriage at Devil's Lake on April 24 with Miss Luella Sanders as the bride. The groom, a Graettinger native, had recently worked in California in welding before going to North Dakota. The bride is new to the community but well regarded by those who have met her. The Times offers congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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Russel Dubin
Deavil's Lake
North Dakota
Russel
Graettinger
California
Emmet County Picnic Draws Large Turnout Despite Rain
Emmet County Coweating association members held their annual picnic Tuesday at the Hawkeye with a morning judging contest at Henry Lammers farm. Winners were named in cream scoring and a kitten ball game saw Emmet best Palo Alto 9 to 7. Speakers from Ames Estherville and Emmet county spoke before a brief post lunch program.
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Emmet County
Earl Schulz
Ames
Max MacMillan
Estherville
Bilas Lundy
Palmer Frottem
Grachtinger Creamery
Henry Lammers
Flrat
Myra
Ed Herke
Silas Lundy
Emmet
Palo Alto
Emmont County
Burlington Defeats Rock Island In Big Victory
Brief lines note Burlington beat Rock Island 8 to 1 after Rock Island had won eleven in a row. Gib pitched for Burlington, allowing only three hits in the game.
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Paulsen
Burlington
Rock Island
Sibrel Mra Dan Sibrel Dies in Emmatabure Area
Mra Dan Sibrel of the Emmatabure neighborhood died on Monday at age 44 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, five children, and other relatives.
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Dan
Emmatabure
Memorial Day Observed In Fitting Manner
Memorial Day program in Graettingar under American Legion John Nelson Post featured a parade from 9715 school grounds with drum corps Legion men and students, followed by services near the opera house and a Hawkeye Theatre program. Speakers Dr. Arthur Talley and Dr. Bailey praised observance, recalling Civil War sacrifices as ex-service members decorated graves in local cemeteries.
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Graettingar
John Nelson Post
American Legion
Legion
Opera House
Hawkeye Theatre
A. H. Henningsen
James P. Christensen
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Henningsen
Arthur Talley
Estherville
Lincoln
Eugene Duffy
Fremont Haul
Methodist Episcopal Church
Grachtinger
Bailey
Sparta
Siler
Harriet Holland Classical Beauty At Mt Vernon
Harriet Holland of Independence Iowa and Graettinger fame was chosen by sculptor Lorado Taft as Cornell college co-ed at Mt Vernon. The recognition highlights the Holland family, long residents near Independence, praising her classical beauty as noted by the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Harriet Holland
Independence
Iowa
Lorado Taft
Cornell College
St. Vernon
Toway Pass
Mina Holland Iaw
Jake Holland
Margaret Nefstead
Gracttinger
Graettinger
Ed Dunn to Speak in Estherville Friday Evening
Attorney Hon. FE G Dunn of Mason City will address Estherville Friday at 8 p.m. The Emmet County Taxpayers association sponsors the meeting, part of a program urging Iowa reconstruction that includes farm lands. Many Grasstinger residents are expected to attend.
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Ed Dunn
Estherville
FE. G. Dunn
Mason City
Emmet County Taxpayoya’ Association
Iowa
Branagan for Congress in the Ninth District
Emmetsburg Democrat candidate Wm T Branagan announces his bid for Congress in Iowa's Ninth District, advocating repeal of the 18th Amendment, tax cuts, tariff repeal, reduced government bureaus, and tighter public utility regulation. He touts his political lineage and Legion affiliation in Emmetsburg.
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T. Branagan
Emmetsburg
Branagan
Emmet
Palo Alto
Kosauth
Winnebago
Hancock
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Humboldt
Webster
Hamilton
Crawford
Carroll
Greene
Boone
Emmeteburg Democrat
Fred Gilchrist
Mr. Branagan
W. I. Branagan
Emmetsburg Democrat
Leonard Rea-O’brien
American Legion
A J Johnson Deserving Of U S Pension
A movement aims to pension A J Johnson or grant him a substantial bonus for heroism in protecting the post office. He twice dived into a fire threat, first at the George building office and again when a cigarette sparked a blaze in the lobby basket. He carried the burning basket outside, saving the office from disaster.
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A. J. Johnson
U. S
Post Office Department
George Building
A.J. Johnson
Dea
Remains of Mrs Iverson Buried at High Lake Cemetery
The funeral for Mrs Lewis Iverson was held Wednesday at the Lutheran cemetery east of Graettinger and reinterred at High Lake. Rev Strand of Wallingford led a brief service with relatives from Osage Iowa in attendance. High Lake has long served as the Iverson family burial ground.
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Lewis Iverson
Graettinger
High Lake
Strand
Wallingford
Lews Larson
Markestad
Tyar Nelson
Osage
Iowa
Iverson
Sad Death at Swea City Claims Mrs Lundquist at 41
Mrs. C. W. Lundquist died suddenly in Swea City last week after an illness described as intestinal flu. Aged 41, she married in June 1912 and leaves five children, the youngest two years old, with one child deceased. Her husband is a physician in Swea City.
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Sweea City
C. W. Lundquist
Swee City
Swea City
Stolen Liquor Lifts Sleuths From Estherville Jail
A theft at Estherville courthouse last week saw 175 pallens of alcohol vanish after two state deputies stopped an overloaded Buick on the west Emmet County line. The sheriff reported paint spilled on the floor during the incident but did not reveal the paint color, prompting suspicions about possible ties to alcohol use.
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Tistherville Court House
West Emmet
Estherville
Open Forum on Primary Election System at City Hall
The Graettinger Commercial club sponsors an Open Forum at City Hall Monday evening June 12. Participants include O H Raleigh C Christiansen Max Baumgartner J M Resh Martin Simonsen Barney Elsenbass Chris Berdin Ben Reeves Frank O Connor and B S George to discuss Primary Election System versus Caucus System. The event invites all interested residents to attend and share differing views on which system is best.
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OP. City Hall
O. H. Raleigh
4. C. Christiansen
Max Baumgartner
J. M. Resh
Martin Simonsen
Barney Elsenbass
Chris Berdin
Ben Reeves
Frank O’connor
B.S. George
Graettinger’ Commercial Club
City Hall
Florence Marie Donovan Weds L A Stokes in California
Florence Marie Donovan daughter of Ed Donovan and cousin of Mrs J J Sullivan married L A Stokes in Long Beach California on May 25. The couple plans to reside at that place where Mr Stokes is in business. The note also mentions Maria W as a talented musician and vocalist and references local figures H M Smith and Kossuth gravel tests with profitability estimates. A light frost Saturday morning followed a very cold Friday with heating needs across homes and businesses.
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Sullivan
California
Florence Marie Donovan
Ed Donovan
Estherville
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger
L. A. Stokes
Long Beach
Stokes
Maria W
Throne
Minneapolis
the Times
Kossuth
H. M. Smith
Algona Kiwanis Club
Kossuth County
Primary Election Day in Iowa Seeks Democratic Support
The Times urges Democratic readers to vote for Bil Branagan for Congress in the upcoming primary. It notes Branagan, son of publisher W S Branagan, is a capable northwest Iowa candidate. The paper remains neutral on other contests, urging voters to choose the best candidates in both parties.
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Iowa
the Times
The
Times
Bil” Branagan
W. S. Branagan
Emmetsburg
Kind Words For Candidate W. T. Branagan
The Emmetsburg Tribune endorses W. T. Branagan for congress in the Eighth District. Branagan, son of W. I. Branagan, born in Emmetsburg, educated at St Marys Academy, liberal college training, and longtime publisher of the Emmetsburg Democrat. Described as earnest, fearless, incorruptible and a royal Democrat ready to serve Palo Alto County in the primaries and November election.
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Emmetsburg Tripune
Brangie Palety
W. I Branagan
St. Mary’s Academy
Emmetsburg Democrat
Congress
Palo Alto County
the Tribune
Peculiar Accident in Lakefield Minnesota
A mower or car backed into a curb near a Lakefield grocery shop injuring Mrs Wm Hueur and her daughter Edna 17. The machine broke through glass, tearing nearly severing Misa Hueur’s leg and cutting the other, while the mother sustained a severe ankle wound and both endured multiple cuts.
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Lakefield
Minnesota
Wm, Hueur
Edna
Henry Ukasick
Misa Hueur
Spencer
Indies
Heavy Rain Dampens Tuesday Morning Locality
A heavy rain began at 5:80 a.m. Tuesday, lasting about an hour and a half with sprinkles into late morning. The shower boosted moisture for crops and garden alike, with growing season described as promising and far advanced. Evening music by Brown’s will be performed by the local act.
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Thig
Brown
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Daeran
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Devil's Lake
Association
School House
Hawkeye
Arthur Dailey
Mt. Vernon
Wainy Wopples
Lewis Iveran
W. T. Branagan
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