Emmetsburg Double Murder Trial Ends In Self Harm Incident
A man identified as Blake McMacken fatally shot William Laughlin and William Boblit, then turned the gun on himself but survived with serious chest wounds. The incident occurred at the McMacken farm near Emmetsburg late Tuesday evening. Police and residents describe McMacken as a volatile figure known for carrying a public safety item. Mrs. McMacken provided an account of quarrels over alleged slander. other witnesses linked the events to a confrontational family dispute. Laughlin and Boblit, both long-time residents, were not known as troublemakers. The pursuing officers and Sheriff investigated, with Blake McMacken alleging self-defense during a heated argument with Mrs. McMacken in the yard prior to the shootings. The community notes this as the first major local crime in over four decades.
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Blake McMacken
Laughlin
Boblit
Emmetsburg
Arkansas
Bill” McMacken
Bill MceMacken
William Laughlin
William Boblit
William McMacken
Bill
Oblake
Bob~ Att
Lauglin
Gomner
Seth
Shea
S Hillton
Hilton
McCoy
Will McMacken
Hia
Milea
Mr. Hilton
Blake leMacken
Bally
Mra. Wmacken
Palo Alto
Will
Blake
Wm. McMacken
Fellows
McMacken
Mr. Boblit
Wm. Laughlin
Wm. Bobbt
Messrs
Bobbt
Hoblit
Ralph Parnham
Leland
Sioux City
Omaha
Loughlin
Wm. Laughly
Emmets‘burg
Lotty Laughlin
Our County
Paul Barringer
Bathervilla
Fire Alarm Extinguishes Home Chimney Sparks
A Monday evening fire alarm was sounded as the chimney at the home of Frank O’Neill and Elmer Sullivan burned out and sparks threatened the roof. No damage was reported.
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Frank O'Neill
Elmer Sullivan
Dana
Graettinger Market Day and Community Notes Reach March Events
Graettinger’s market reports show hogs, oats, and potatoes priced, with a new Graettinger picnic report noting 60,000 attendees and local families listed. Wallingford holds its Market Day on March 19 with J A Nelson and Grodland Reeves handling sales, plus Camp Fire Girls serving lunch. Reports mention Estherville area crop woes, local moving plans, price changes from a year ago, and community notices of a new barber shop.
Graettinger Market Day Sale March 12
The second Market Day sale of the season in Graettinger will be held Saturday March 12. Farmers plan what livestock and machinery to buy and what to sell. Property can be listed with the auctioneers Grodland Reeves of Graettinger. A winter touch and light snow mark the day. The region faced thawing, ground froze, and cooler winds as preparations unfold. The piece notes Coolidge era themes with a local doctor seeking relief from unpaid bills and farm finance concerns.
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Wallingford
J. A. Nelson
Graettinger
Grodland & Reeves
Grachtinger
W H M S Meeting With Mrs Barringer
The W H M S will meet with Mrs Myra Barringer Friday March 4. Mrs D A Jonson will give a special interpretation of Templed Hills. Attendance is urged by the president.
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Kingdom of God
The
WH. M. S
Myra
D. C. Barringer
Mra
D. A
Raymond Tindal Suffering With Blood Poisoning
Raymond Tindal was taken to Goleman hospital Sunday with blood poisoning from a hand boil. He is not in a dangerous condition but requires prompt attention. Lets Get Married Saturday Night at Hawkeye theatre drew crowds last week and theater fans anticipate another strong production.
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Raymond Tindal
Goleman Hospital
Hawkeye Theatre
First Clean Up In Gold Fields Nets Nice Sum
The first clean up of Graettinger area gold deposits yielded 10.30 ounces valued at $206 from a small machine using a mercury retort. Residents John Ingebritson A L Herrem M E Mahan and C T Sevdy backed the work, seeing potential for broader mining with larger machines and outside capital. Past tests showed gold content up to $27 per ton and previous equipment efforts failed, marking this as a cautious experimental start for Graettinger.
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Graettinger Smounta
M. E. Mahan
John Ingebritson
A. L. Herrem
C. T. Sevdy
Graettinger
Ingebritson
Smith
Son Of Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Injured From Fall
The nine year old son of Mr and Mrs T J Duffy fell from a wagon on Sunday evening his head struck a chunk of coal on the ground he suffered a bad cut over the eye Dr P J Hession was summoned and the boy is getting along nicely, friends sympathize.
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T. J. Duffy
P. J. Hession
Carl Spies Injured Chopping Wood Near Miss
Carl Spies sustained a cut above the left eye from a splinter while chopping wood late last week. He received several stitches but the eyeball was not injured, marking a near miss to a permanent injury.
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Carl Spies
Mr. Spies
Forced car in ditch after high speed chase
A large automobile driven at high speed from Graettinger on Sunday night forced a Ford into a ditch south of the Jacob Frick place. The Ford sustained heavy damage but no injuries were reported.
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Graettinger West
Jacob Frick Place
Moved to Des Moines by Mr and Mrs Forrest Johnson
Mr and Mrs Forrest Johnson who occupied the C T Sevdy farm this past year have moved to Des Moines to establish their future home. The best wishes of their many Grachtinger friends accompany them to their new location.
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Mankato
Don Brekke
Minnesota
Grachtinger
Jacob Brekke
Brekke
Times
Des Moines
Forrest Johnson
C.T. Sevdy
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Martin Laughlin
Boblt
Slayer
Igraettinger
Chicago
Iowa
L. M. Heuretz
Low
Angeles
Graettinger’ Times
Gammon
Louis Christiansen
Gractlinger
Nela Skow
E. J. Mitchell
Frank Berndorfner
P. G. Johnson
Marjorie
L. C. Christiansen
Mary
Ole Sorensen
Agnes Smith
L. M. Hearter
H. W. Hornstra
Carrie
Waillingford
Estherville
Rock Island
Rock Rapids
Larchwood
Lyon County
Rock! Rapids
Coolidge
Congress
Times Office
Harry Mahlman
Mr. Mahlman
Camp Fire Girls
Joe McCulloch
Duhn Billiard Hall
Mr. McCulloch
the Times
P. J. Heaston
Coolkiga
Farmela
Barringer
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