15 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
1
A building project named Building Bee will construct a new brick garage. When finished it will offer floor space measuring 44 by 80 feet, increasing area for operations. The plan emphasizes a sturdy brick structure and completion aims to expand facility capacity.
The Methodist Church Children Day program pleased a crowded audience and drew praise for its quality. Freewill offerings supported Board of Education scholarships. Pastor Rev. A R Cuthbert baptized four and received two into the church as membership doubles this year and Sunday School attendance rises.
Reported amalgamation unites leading automobile manufacturers except Buick and Ford with tire and accessory firms forming a War organization. Officials claim free ads and services will boost competition, but the consolidation may not significantly reduce car prices.
The article notes Alexander Axelton, formerly Arlton, is home from two years in Minnesota studying at a Norwegian Lutheran seminary. He plans a summer in the Northwest to solicit support for a charitable institution in Minneapolis, with his name legally changed from Arlton to Axelton.
Grinnell resident Russel George returns to health after a dangerous illness. His recovery brings relief to Graettinger friends and the community.
Miss Christiana Margaret Skow became wife of Dr LeRoy Lindsey in a June ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple, both well known in Graettinger, move to Stor Grove after a brief wedding dinner and are praised for education, character, and veterinary work. Local papers note a past editorial dispute settled by a physical confrontation, and invite disputes to be discussed by telephone.
L. C. Christensen of South Pasadena visited for three weeks in Grazhtinger to handle business and renew acquaintances. He and Mrs. Christensen enjoy their new home and good health. South Pasadena lies about 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean with pleasant summers and mild winters.
Mr. Larson opened the Skylight Studio of Graettinger in March and reports rising patronage in this city. He is a deserving young man with experience in his line of work and is pleased with his location.
Peter Geil disposed of a Maxwell automobile to Lewis Petersen on Monday evening. The Maxwell is cited as a top car, promising economical service, and Geil holds the local agency for this model in Graettinger and surrounding area.
Emmetsburg traveling minstrel team plans a June 23 performance in Graettinger after a successful run in their town theater. The group, praised for clever staging, invites locals to welcome the visiting cast with a hearty, neighborly reception and prompt seat reservations.
A stranger visited Lyon county weeks ago, taking cash in advance for non specific “wet” goods. He claimed secrecy to avoid being pinched, collected between 350 and 400 dollars, and the goods are still delivering. Residents vow greater caution henceforth.
Two Emmetsburg youths with a little green canoe faced Mayor Schurmann Monday for paddling faster than the village 15 knot per hour limit. They were given a reprimand and told to curb their speed, to direct any future speeding to Marshal Brennan.
Mr Branagan of Emmetsburg departs for St Louis on Monday to attend the national democratic convention as an Iowa delegate. In his absence Karl Egan fills the editorial chair and, after a year with the Democrat, develops into a clever newspaper man.
A Kennedy Star editor compares city duties to wiping a dish citing 11 Kings XXI 18 in the Bible. The remark appears in a sparing aside echoed by the Northern News, suggesting a call to thorough cleansing of Jerusalem.
A brief ceremony at the Catholic parsonage united Mr. Robert Elsenbast and Miss Edith Iverson, both Emmet County residents, with Rev. J.J. Kelly officiating. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Graettinger. Relatives attended, and a dinner followed at the bride’s parents in High Lake township. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Iverson, is praised for her lady like qualities, while the groom is described as a progressive, up-to-date young farmer.
Readers are urged to send news items including marriages and deaths to The Times. Details should be provided a week to ten days in advance for publication. The newspaper will keep information confidential until published.
Graettinger fishermen recruited a boatman at Spirit Lake to row while they fished, only to learn their guide was a deputy game warden. No laws were violated. Earlier, two Graettinger youths faced trouble over pike sizes of 11 and 12 inches. The piece notes the complexity of fish and game laws and suggests every fishing party have a lawyer.
Newton Daily Journal reports a large audience for Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin show last night praising the production and noting a 47 person company. The promoter Terry hires press agents, pays ads, handles licenses and ground work, and leads a well turning-out troupe with two bands and a drum corps.
The Farmers' and Merchants' bank of Graettinger inaugurates a savings department with five per cent interest compounded quarterly. The move aims to encourage saving among the young and provide business people a place to deposit idle funds for short periods. Full details available at the bank.
Father Murtagh announces summer mass hours in Estherville will be eight and ten o clock to accommodate worshippers before visiting the lakes. The schedule adjustment helps parishioners attend church prior to lake activities.
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