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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
1
The July 14 to 18 Chautauqua program promises inspiration and mirth with music and lectures by The Alnee band, Tharlow, Plumstead, Wingo, Blair, Gray, and Longfellow's Hiawatha. Rev. Cuthbert, the local manager, handles information. audiences of all ages are urged to attend.
The Ruthven event hosted the inaugural Upper Des Moines Valley meet with six schools, led by Emmetsburg 41, Spirit Lake, Hardy 14, Ruthven 13, Rolfe 9.2, and San born 8. Spectators filled Ruthven as students from Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake claimed top finishes in multiple races including Dick-Peddie and Little.
In a Ruthven hosted meet Emmetsburg took the mile relay with a 4 6 clocking. Field event results list Wilhelm Hartley and Hafer Spirit Lake as top places in pole vault and related events with several tied finishes and distances noted for high dump broad jump discus and shot put. Medals awarded to event winners by Ruthven business leaders.
On Sunday afternoon at the cement works yard, a toy car on a damp track was shoved, causing Lucile Wood to suffer a scalp wound needing stitches while Ruth Dowell broke an arm and sustained a bruised nose. Both girls are reported doing well after treatment.
The Spencer News reports on the Junior-Senior banquet with the high school gym beautifully decorated. Hosts guests and senior class faculty gathered at seven, decorations included yellow and green crepe paper and peanuts on three walls, the orchestra area sealed by a crepe paper screen.
The Junior Senior banquet was held Wednesday evening at the Methodist church basement with class colors on display. After games, refreshments were served but a sophomore raid on the kitchen left some items missing, disappointing seniors and juniors.
Roy Pington fourteen six teen year old son of Walter Pington died instantly after jumping from an east bound freight train on South Main Street. He had traveled by automobile to Melrose to avoid waiting for the afternoon train and leapt from the train when it stopped.
John Gertsama of Sibley sold Farmers Store to P G Johnson of Worthington Minnesota, who took possession and will run as P G Johnson & Co. Johnson plans to move his family here when he finds a house, aiming to build a substantial trade and welcome the new firm.
North Dakota advances consolidation with 208 consolidated schools and 173 more in central towns. The state moves toward better educational facilities for children, noting progress toward efficiency and expanded services across districts.
Two June weddings dominate the page. Emma Bertine Sando marries Anton Storey at the Sando home in Wallingford with few relatives present, and the couple depart for San Francisco and then Mooreville. A separate death reports Law Alcorn dying when his wagon fell, breaking his neck, with details of the accident and funeral arrangements forthcoming. A note on local anglers and flood conditions near the Buffalo river completes the item.
Mise Maude Fredericksen and William Busch united in marriage at the Emmetsburg Methodist parsonage with Rev. Clegg officiating. They planned a short Omaha visit then a stay in Lynx South Dakota before settling in Yankton. The bride, a daughter of Mrs. Larsen, has trained in telegraphy and stenography in Omaha.
The Town Sunday School Association will host its Jubilee Convention in Des Moines on June 21 22 and 28 and 24 1915. The event will feature expert instruction at churches music and a mammoth parade of men and boys. A Sunday School Historical Patent presentation will trace religious instruction from Patriarchal times to the modern graded school. Palo Alto county receives ten voting delegates and those attending should contact the secretary at Bimmetsburg for credentials.
Vine Drive Town residents learn motorists may use machines in the Yellowstone national park after August 1. This marks the first time a car will tread the park’s highways, signaling a new era for the wonder garden.
Farmers east of Vitontes struggle with a large pickerel invading irrigation tile lines and clogging tiles near Chair Land. The situation, described by local topics, highlights ongoing effort to keep waterways clear and protect farm fields.
The Donaldsons returned from Indianapolis with their racer Emden after a 500 mile race. Willi Haupt drove for the Bergdoll team while Grant and Lou Donaldson rode as mechanic and driver in portions of the race. The Emden finished eleventh, with a U-7 Sunbeam contest threatening a deduction that could move it to tenth and prize money. The car ran nearly nonstop with only two minor stops and is slated for Sioux City races, with plans to enter U-9 as well. Milford origins clarified. Emden built mainly in Milford with Grant handling some work in Sioux City.
Iowa's new women's reformatory will largely house city residents with few rural inmates. Eight women there are serving for homicide, while country-placed offenders are dwindling. The Board of Control eyes distant country locations to give inmates rural environments, planning a modest start with a small farm and basic improvements. Directors considered several sites informally this week but will not limit to offered options.
Commencement exercises were held at the Hawkeye last Friday with light attendance. Rev. Spry of Waterloo delivered the address on The Postage Stamp, urging perseverance and a life of service. Mable Thorson sang, O. T. Tennison offered a solo, and instrumentals by Clive Noble and Hertha Spies complemented the program. Prof. Moore awarded diplomas and offered closing remarks on education.
West Virginia drought inspired a scheme to drain throats using a pearse hack and casket. At a railroad station mourners awaited a child’s casket and a veiled woman joined three men. The act failed as bottles spilled, revealing a ruse to bury the child and later dig up the corpse. The funeral party was arrested.
The Graet tinger Opera House Co held its annual meeting on Tuesday. The secretary reported total business of 1600 and improvements of about 700 for the year. A dividend of 8 percent was declared, payable July list. Seven directors were elected by ballot: P. J. Paulsen, G. S. Decree, Oscar Craven, Fred Spiess, Heaston, B. E. Baume, Arthur, and J. Th. Lambe.
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