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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
13
The Graettinger Times issue date is February 26, 1920. Publisher John J. Sullivan is listed, with postal details indicating second class mail matter. The fragment references Graettinger Iowa and standard publication line.
A large gathering celebrated Mr and Mrs Adolph Peters and family as they move to a new home at Terrill Iowa on March first. About fifty friends attended a farewell at Christiansen store then visited the Peters residence for greetings, food served cafeteria style, music and amusements. Gift presented to the Peters. The notice also mentions a severe blizzard developing later.
Weather report notes bitter cold but trains running with minor delays. Advises thorough harness care from F N Summerd of Town State College to prevent leather damage. recommends cleaning, drying, and oiling, with saddle soap and soft water. Also reports Ev Lutheran Zion Church Lenten service plans for March 7 at 2 PM with Bible class at 1 30 PM.
The Otto Jensen family will relocate to Jackson Minnesota in a few days to establish their future home on a farm in that locality.
A list of jurors drawn for court includes Beck Laser Dorweile Roush Largon Starr Williams Paulson Schuldt Dooley Schriner Rosacke Johnson Hilman Allen Masters Naig Peterson Currins Ward Swigart Jensen Griffen Frederick Thu Sharp Chatfield Smott Dubbs Carpenter Dever Ayrshire Donohue Norland Maxwell West Bend Emmetsburg Graettinger Ruthven Town election set for March 29 1920 with a party committee meeting ten days prior to nominate mayor and councilmen. The court begins March 8 with jurors not required to appear before March 16.
H. C. Adams of Algona Iowa declares candidacy for re nomination to State Senatorfor the 47th Senatorial District subject to June Republican primaries.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and help during our beloved husband and father’s illness and death. Grateful for the many beautiful floral gifts. Mrs. Rasmus Jensen and Family.
Mr and Mrs Soren J Peterson and Family thank Graettinger neighbors and Danish and Norwegian Ladies Aid for a beautiful present on the eve of their departure to Cedar Falls They express gratitude for warm heartedness from Graettinger friends and from the Petkos family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Kathman express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during their son s illness and passing.
John Jackman announces a closing out sale on Tuesday March 16 at the Flannery farm on the Des Moines riverbank. The auction lists 268 head of livestock including 8 horses 60 hogs and 200 cattle with sale starting at 10 am and described as the largest livestock offering in the region this year.
I F Noble trades his east town residence to O C Bonstead and moves into Bonstead’s home. Mr and Mrs J P Jensen move into the late M C Larsen estate home. Wildey family occupies Jensen home. The Sanding family moves into their newly purchased home from Franklin. Mrs Franklin buys the Ed Arnette house and the Arnette family plans to relocate to Fairmont Minnesota. A $2 subscription is easy to overlook. few subscribers have lapsed this year. Church, lodge and society groups urged to designate reporters to ensure local news is published. the Times will publish items handed in by mail, phone, or in person.
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