Marriage of Fran Swanton and Clarisa Christensen
Mr Fran Swanton and Miss Clarisa Christensen wed at the Christensen home on June 16 at 5 p.m. Reverend H P K Hansen officiated. Best man Walter Peterson and bridesmaid Clara Suss attended. The couple will live with the bride’s parents while awaiting a new home. The bride, a Grantinger graduate and former teacher, is praised for charm and prospects. The groom, a Swanson Motor Co. proprietor, is noted as a capable businessman. The Times extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frans Albert Swanson
Misa’ Clarisa
Christensen
Louis Christensen
H. P. K. Hansen
South Walnut Township
Walter Peterson
Clara Suss
Swanton
Young Jay
Swanson Motor Company
the Times
Dempsey Freed in Federal Court Slacker Case
The report notes Jack Dempsey cleared of slacker charges in Federal Court after a brief appearance. Amid crowd talk about his past, Dempsey seeks to restore his name and awaits authorities to act. A sugar warehouse incident caused losses over $100 with sacks burned and a Rock Island truck accident noted. The piece also mentions M L Bideshess at a Republican convention in Chicago and Senator Bard receiving the GOP nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Bill
Dempsey
Rock Island
Ji Améke
Ted Lard
Gracslayer Faces Laurens Semi Pro in Sunday Match
Gracslayer will host Laurens semi pro on next Sunday at Laleside Bloetrie Park. Jacobson signed a tall pitcher and a sharp infield as summer league competition grows. Moyers of Milford to umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laleside Bloetrie Fark
Speady Laurens
Jacobson
Laurens
Graettinger Nine
Grrettingerfang
Vuther Moyers
Milford
Prodigal Son Comedy Drama at Grand Theater
The Prodigal Son is presented as a four act comedy drama offered to patrons this season. Arrangements with Chicago Manuscript Co grant exclusive use in Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Dakota and territory of 7 Cairns Bros Co. Loyallyno other company may advertise or present in those states. An excellent cast is promised with new vaudeville specialties between acts to avoid waits. The production opens at the big canvas theatre in Grachtinger on Friday night June 18 at 8:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Acta
Canves
Grachtinger
Kossuth Doctors Raise Fees Across County
Kossuth county doctors have raised their prices with day calls at $2.00 and night calls at $3.00. Country visits add $1 per mile. side calls at $2.00 and $8.00. life and fraternal insurance exams $5.00. The schedule lists 126 fees from $1 for foreign substance removal to $150 for major operations, obstetrical cages from $25 to $55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Convention Reports Bring Timely Chicago News to Graettinger
The Times and Emmetsburg Democrat provide bulletin like convention reports from Chicago. Ringsted vs Graettinger clash set for Thursday at 2:90 near the creamery, likely drawing many fans as the diamond game will be played with the town gates expected to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Branigan
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Eyes of the World at Howhoye Theatre in July
A fragment notes a moving picture titled Eyes of the World to be shown at Howhoye Theatre in July with unreadable surrounding details. The garbled OCR yields no clear date or additional facts.
Matilda Duus Weds Algona Man In Graettinger Ceremony
Matilda Duus, a Graettinger girl, married George W. Goffrey of Algona in a high noon June 16 ceremony at the Duus home. Rev. Cunningham officiated with a ring ceremony. The couple planned a wedding trip to Yellowstone and Utah and Colorado before settling in Algona. The bride, from the well known Duus family, was highly regarded for church and school work. The groom is a prominent farmer from Hortonoyn Township who also teaches animal husbandry at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Duus
West of Graettinger
Misa Matilda
George W. Godfrey
Algona
J. A . Cunningham
M. EB
Ames
Rebekah Meeting and Convention Scheduled
A special Rebekah lodge meeting and convention will be held June 17 to transact important business. All members urged to attend. Luella Reeves, See, Lewina Westergard, Noble Grand. Added local items note theater ads and various visits as residents travel and gather in preparation for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Luella Reeves
See
Lewina Westergard
Noble Grand
Want ads stray calf to owner. sale and lost notices
Want ads report a stray calf found about six weeks ago with owner to prove property and pay expenses. Listings include sale of residence and 20 acres near Graettinga Place, wanted plain sewing and children clothes, lost rain coat between John Lippert and Graettinge, and a public auction notice for Tindal school in Jack Creek township to be held June 18 with cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Plac
Leyi Olson
John Lippert
Graettinge
Mr. Lippert
Times Office
Notice to Contractors for a new school building
On June 26, 1920 the directors of Tuck Creek township meet at Center schoolhouse to receive bids for the erection of a new school in District No. 9. Plans may be seen at the home of D. W. Oakes. directors reserve right to reject any or all bids. Also contains various local notices offering property for sale, hauling services, listings, and land for sale in Hardwick, Emmetsburg, and Gracetinger areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck Creek Township
Center School House
D. W. Oakes
W. Oakes
20 Jung and July Brides
The Times advertises a full stock of large and small invitations and announcements available for brides in July. The notice positions the paper as a convenient source for wedding stationery and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung
the Times
Royal Neighbors Lodge Meets Twice Monthly Nights
Edith George serves as Oracle and Emma Shaver as Recorder for the Royal Neighbors lodge meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Edith George
Oracle
Emma Shaver
Hardware store sale dissolves partnership in town
For sale a hardware store complete with building and two lots including a basement furnace a two story store with workshop residence rooms and elevator. Stock valued at 14000 with house and lots at 8500 a mortgage on house for 4000. Cash 10000 with balance arranged. Peteysen Blacksmith Ming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garatze
Patois
PB Ty
Peteysen
Blacdwigh
Ming
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Fran Swanton
Mian Clarisa Christensen
Christensen Home
Methodist-Episcopal Church
Morningside
J. A
EB. Cunningham
Paater
Eidinesa
Gyadtingar
M. L
Carrnn Bros
Wenses
Matilda Duus
Rebekah
Fred Harris
Lottle Hendricks
Int
W. H. Clark
Emmets Ourer
Anderson
Dr. E
Balhelm
Mason City
Windsor
Annd McCarty
Sioux City
Mya
Mary McCarty
A. J. Wolfgang
Roy Johnson
Em‘netsburg
J. B. Lambe
Uteelty
Ing Kent
Skin
the Hawkeye
Frank Johnson
Jehn ‘Etelenon
Tele
Alnole
Olaya Mor
Norma
Brimfield
Wmingis
Afolina
Ohnzon
Gracttinga Place
M. G. Credland
Price
Thos. Waury
Sibley
J. Newhall
Jack Creek
Tindal School
Bce
Oalcos
Dr. Osher
Alfred N. Jensen
Thane
C. K. Pierson
Graéttinger
Town
P. J. McCarty
Lewis Lippold
Gracttinger
Iowa
R. F.D
E. M. Thompson
Alfred Jorgensen
Charles Luhman
Hardwick
T, Petersen
Minn
Larsen
Vesid
Carl 8S Pies
Gracttinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Assn
D. E. McCarty
Farmers Creamery CO
Spear & Hansen
Graettinger Creamery CO
New Windsor
F. E. Schurmann
Prop
Overland
Chevrolet
Buick
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