Mrs John Jackman Dies After Long Illness
Agnes Spies Jackman died Saturday after years of illness and a recent pneumonia. Funeral held Monday at the Catholic church with high mass. Father Kally officiated. Agnes, born 1887 in Graettinger, graduated locally, studied in Minneapolis and Munich, married John Jackman in 1916. he died 1921. She survived by her parents, a sister Elizabeth, and brothers Charles and Adolph.
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John Jackman
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Missouri
Mayo
Father Kally
Father McNerney
Emmetsburg
Smith
Ayrshire
Conway
Estherville
W. J. Dunigan
Daniel Kelly
Jfather Kelly
Christ
Bethlehem
Calvary
Shis
L. O’connor
M. Weinholzer
Fred ‘Spies
Carl. Spies
Leo Kolb
Dr. i Ippery
John Schaney
Emmet Jackman
Agnes Jackman
Agnes Spies
Graettinger
Minneapolis
Munich
Germany
Jackman
Armstrong
J. A. Spies
City
Elizabeth
Charles
Adolph
Card Of Thanks From J A Spies Family
We thank all for kindness during our dear departed daughter and sister's illness and death. Thanks for floral gifts from Mr and Mrs J A Spies and Family.
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J. A. Spies
McColloch Closing Out Sale At Grachtin Ger Yard
Harry McColloch will hold an entire closing out sale at the Grachtinger sale yards on Saturday March 7 listing 18 head of horses and mules, some wagons and harness and two house wagons mounted on trucks. A C Jacobsen will sell four head of milch cows at this sale.
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Harry McColloch
Grachtinger
A. C. Jacobsen
Community Club Hosts Legion at Graettinger Hall Event
Graettinger Grachtinger Community Club members entertained American Legion boys and guests at Woodman hall Monday evening. Vincent Kelly acted as toastmaster for the program and banquet. Emmetsburg Glee club performed with Mrs. Daniel Kelly accompanist, praised as artists. Dr. McTigue, Emmetsburg commercial club secretary, spoke on community pride and cooperation. Supt. White of the Legion praised unity for community development. Emmetsburg guests added songs. this followed Legion’s past smoker and meal.
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Grachtinger Community Club
American Legion
Woodman Hall
Vincent Kelly
Farmers of Merchants State Bank
Emmetsburg Glee Club
Messrs
McTigue
Larson, Scott and Taylor
Dissolution Sale at Helgen Farm near Ringsted
One of the season’s major sales will be held at the Helgen farm one mile southeast of Ringsted on Tuesday March 10. Forty four head of purebred and grade Holstein cattle, 25 hogs, 28 tons of hay and other items will be sold. Nine months time on approved notes.
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Helgen
Ringsted
Brood Sow Sale Set for March 10 at Osborn Farm
A sale on Tuesday March 10 offers 75 head of Spotted Poland and Duroc Jersey brood sows at the George A Osborn farm located near Emmetsburg. Delivery charges are a modest $2 per load. The consignment features very choice hogs and emphasizes brood sows.
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George A. Osborn Farm
National Bank of Emmetsburg
Bought Sweaters for Basketball Boys
New sweaters were purchased this week for the High School basketball team. A list of contributors includes Oshers Department Store with 5.00, Geo Weick 5.00, J H Gammon Estate 6.00, Jap Swift 4.60, I E Green 4.00, Burkhead & Co 5.00, First National Bank 5.00, Farmers & Merchants Bank 5.00, Jie A Ericson 5.00, Marl Ericson 0.00, I F Schurmann 1.60, P J McCarty 1.50, B H Worswell 4.00, Y D McCarty 0.60, Nobles Grocery 2.00, Paul Larkin 0.50, Wm Racfe 6.50, C A Jonsen 2.00, Charley Jensen 2.00, John J Sullivan 2.00, I L Graily 1.00, V R Reeves 1.00, Duhn Bros 1.00, J G Amdahl 1.00, Mike Weinholzer 2.00, Farmers Supply Co 2.00, T O Thompson 0.60, Axelton Motor Co 2.00, W H Drake 0.00, AN Jensen 0.60, Earl Buckley 1.00, Jensen Auto Co 2.00, Martin Myhre 1.00, L 8 Christianson 0.80, Fred Spies 0.60, S A Spies 4.50.
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Oshers’ Dept. Store
Geo
Weick
J. H. Gammon
Estate
Jap Swift
I. E
Green
Burkhead & Co. S
First National Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jiea, Ericson
Eeeeeesaecess So Marl Ericson
Ceeeeevrere OO I
If, Schurmann
P. J. McCarty
B. H. Worswell
McCarty
Noble’s Grocery
Paul Larkin
Racfe
A. Jonsen
Charley Jensen
John J. Sullivan
Graily
Duhn Bros
J. G. Amdahl
Mike Weinholzer
Farmers Supply Co
T. O. Thompson
Christianson
Fred Spies
Real estate deals and farm sale notices prompt week’s happenings
Real estate transactions dominated the week with Robert Elsen bast buying 115 acres three miles from Arm strong at 180 dollars per acre and Robert and Alfred Simonsen acquiring 200 acres west of Grachtinger for 50 dollars per acre, both farms having varying improvements and mortgage-backed pricing. Albert Luke plans a March 9 auction offering horses cattle hogs and machinery, while H A Lura advertises a March 6 closing sale listing horses cattle hogs milch cows and farm equipment.
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Robert Elsenbast
Town
Armstrong
Mr. Elsenbast
Robert
Alfred Simonsen
Grachtinger
L. L. Paulsen
Albert Luke
H. A. Lura
Graettinger
Osgood Market Day Sale Tuesday
A market day sale will be held at Osgood Tuesday. Anything brought in for sale that day will be sold by the auctioneers. The sale promises to be a very successful one.
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Osgood
U S society Meets At Miss Helen George Home
The U S society will meet at Miss Helen George home on Friday evening March 6. Invitees are requested to attend.
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U. S. Society
Helen George
John Kathman Injured Cranking Ford Car
John Kathman suffered a badly fractured wrist Tuesday evening when cranking his Ford car. The injury will keep him from farm work for several weeks. He has the sympathy of friends.
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John Kathman
Mr.Kathman
The Rock Island Railway Wages and Purchases in 1924
The Rock Island spent 69 013 729 for wages and 19 380 829 for supplies in 1924. Wages were paid across fourteen Midwestern states with Illinois at 17 410 558 and Iowa at 11 922 164. Iowa ranked second in Rock Island business, with Kansas and Oklahoma following.
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Rock Island
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Speech Of Interest To Corn Growers At Emmetsburg
A speech of interest to corn growers will be delivered at Emmetsburg at 2 p m Saturday March 7 by Mr Rickeson of Webster City president of the Corn Growers Association. Mr Vaughn of Fort Dodge will also speak. The talks promise a real message for farmers and business men.
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Emmetsburg
Rickeson
Webster City
Corn Growers’ Association
Vaughn
Fort Dodge
Deacon Dubbs Play At Suss School Friday Evening
A home talent play titled Deacon Dubbs will be presented at the Suss school on Friday evening March 6. A basket social will be held during the event and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Miss Mamie Thompson serves as the teacher.
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Deacon Dubbs
Suss
Mamie Thompson
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Knutson Dies at Two Weeks
Mr and Mrs R S Knutson of Fallow mourn the death of their infant son aged two weeks. He passed away Monday and the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The Knutsons receive the sincere sympathy of their many friends in this keen loss.
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R. S. Knutson
Fallow
Mrs. Knutson
Economy Club Meets March 12 at Murphy Home
The Economy club meets Thursday March 12 at 10 o clock at Mrs M L Murphy's home. The lesson Saving Time will be given. Bring a covered dish for dinner. All residents invited. Rita Mahan Secretary.
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M. L. Murphy
Rita Mahan
Tournament At Emmetsburg March 6 and 7
A district basketball tournament will be held in Emmetsburg Friday and Saturday featuring Estherville Ringsted Emmetsburg Ruthven Mallard and several other high school teams.
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Emmetsburg
Estherville
Ringsted
Ruthven
Mallard
School Play Delayed To Third Week Of March
Graettinger representatives Dorothy Myhre and Marjorie Johnson are in the cast of Wifty Pifty as declamatory contests disrupt rehearsal. The play Fifty Fifty cannot be presented before the third week in March due to contest interference.
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Dorothy Myhre
Marjorie Johnson
Graettinger
Graettinger Takes Three Prizes in Declam Contest
Graettinger High School declamatory contestants excel in the first state round held at Cylinder. Barbara Thorson won first in Oratorical, Dorothy Myhre first in Dramatic, and Marjorie Johnson second in Humorous. Thorson and Myhre advance to the next state round. county contest at Ruthven follows next week with all three Graettinger speakers set to compete.
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Graettinger High School
Cylinder
Rodman
West Bend
Graettinger
Barbara Thorson
Dorothy Myhre
Marjorie Johnson
Thorson
Myhre
Palo Alto
Ruthven
Graetlinger
Ruthven Independents Win Local Basketball Tournament
The Ruthven quintet captured the Ruthven Independent tournament title after two days of competitive play Friday and Saturday. They defeated Graettinger 25 to 20 in the opening game and showcased several engaging matchups throughout the event.
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Ruthven Quintette
Ruthven
Graettinger
West Bend Wins Third Little Nine Tourney Cup
West Bend High School claimed the Little Nine tournament last week, its third straight title to keep the cup. Palo Alto beat Dons 18 to 9 in game one, Clarion 24 to 15 in semis, and Bode 18 to 8 in the final. Graettinger fans extend congratulations.
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West Bend
West Bend High School
Palo Alto
Dons
Clarion
Bode
Graettinger
Social Home Club meets at Lost Island church chapel
The Social Home club will meet at Lost Island church Chapel on March 18 with Mrs. Carrie Christiansen giving a talk on Landscaping. The note states it is not yet next winter and that this is the current plan.
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Lost Island Church Chapel
Carrie Christiansen
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Marry .McColloch
Sale
Farmers & Merstath Bank
Chicago
Ruthven Independents
Federal Reserve
Syston
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