Davidson Talks On School Laws In Graettinger
Hon F C Davidson of Emmetsburg addressed Graettinger residents on school consolidation law at the Hawkeye theatre. Voters approved a $30 000 new school building, debates over consolidation continued, with possible future elections and cross-district planning in Lost Island and Wallingford. The editorial notes taxation implications and district boundaries as outlying areas face differing impacts. Also warns of forged fifty dollar bank notes circulated in Iowa and rising counterfeit activity.
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F.C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Margaret Ryan
Davidson
Consolidated School
Estherville
Dhose
Focal School Board
Lost Island Township
Wallingford
Lost Island
Emmet
Greettinger
Two Naval Academy Appointments From 10th Iowa District
The 10th Iowa District offers two appointments to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Candidates aged 16 to 20 may compete in a Civil Service Commission exam at Fort Dodge on March 22, 1916, with a physician’s fitness certificate required. Secretary Local Board of Examiners, Fort Dodge, Iowa, to provide details. Frank P. Woods, M. C. 10th Iowa District.
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Oval Academy
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Civil Service Commission
St. Dodge
Board of Examinars
Post Office
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Twill
Frank P. Woods
M. C
County Superintendent Rules on Miss Cross Certificate
County Superintendent Margaret Ryan of Hammelsburg found evidence insufficient to revoke Miss Inez Cross's teaching certificate after a Graettinger trial where H L Wilde sought revocation. Testimony was heard February 28 and a decision was issued March 7.
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Miss Cross
Margaret Ryan
Hmmelsburg
Graettinger
H. L. Wildey
Plainisf
Inez Cross
Miss Ryan
Graettinger Promises First Class St Patrick Play
Graettinger townsfolk will host Christopher Columbus presented by Emmetsburg home talent on March 16 in Graettinger at Saukeye theatre with heavy costume costs prompting three city showings March 16 17 and 18 Emmetsburg has a history of strong St Patrick plays with a trained cast including Clem J McNally Wim Kerwick and others in roles such as Columbus Foncesca King Ferdinand and Pedro Seats at Schurmann and Shows will be sold at the usual prices, promising a top notch performance across all venues.
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Christopher Columbus
Emmetsburg
St. Patrick's Day
Jorday
Sauwkeye
Graettinger
Emmetsburge
West Bend
Schurmann
St. Patrick’s
Columbus
Clem J. McNally
Foncesca
Wim
Kerwick
King Ferdinand
Dames Nolan
Worlonzo
Een
M. Miller
Areh Dezu
Santangel
Father Peraz
P. Walsh
Wm, Nolan
Eugene O'Brien Pedro
John J. Moncrief
Rodrigo
Thos, Coonan Laventit
Carl Berger Martin Pingon
Leo Corley Baptista
Moncrief
Carlos
Gales
Coonan Alno
J. Nolan Paulo
W. Nolant
Fernandes
Walsh
Manuel
Aeeaedese
Torres
Bernadette O’brien
Mayo
Helen Mulroney
Qeen
Bernadette Bough
Court convenes March 20 in Palo Alto county jury term
The court in Palo Alto county convenes Monday March 20 at Simmersburg with jurors named for the next term. Grand and petit jurors have been drawn for service. Names listed in the official juror roster.
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Palo Alto County
Simmersburg
Kelly Family Moves to Jamestown North Dakota
Mr and Mrs John Kelly and family plan to relocate to Jamestown ND next Monday. Mr Kelly bought a 2380 acre farm adjoining the city limits, a choice well improved property. Jamestown, with over 6000 residents, already hosts Mr Kellys dairy-minded brother and Martin who moved there earlier. The Kellys, well regarded locally, will be missed.
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Jamestown
N. D
John Kelly
North Dakota
Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Martin
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Dissolved partnership at Petersen and Albrecht meat market
Petersen and Albrecht have dissolved their partnership. Petersen will conduct the business going forward. Albrecht has made no future arrangements and will likely pursue a similar trade in another town. Graettinger friends regret his departure. he is described as genial and upright.
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Petersen & Albrecht
Petersen
Albrecht
Graettinger
Wedding of Miss Anna O Connor to Edward Bough
The wedding of Miss Anna Hildred O'Connor of Westhope North Dakota to Edward P. Bough of Emmetsburg Iowa was held at St Andrew's church Wednesday morning at 8. Father Tagleston officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at the Lambe home. D I Limbe was best man and Miss Cora Leeds of Minot was bridesmaid. The bride, a local teacher, is sister to Mrs D B Lambe. the groom operates a cattle ranch in South Dakota and a homestead in Montana. They plan a wedding trip to Iowa and South Dakota.
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Anna Hildred O'Connor
Edward P. Bough
Emmetsburg
St. Andrew's Church
Tagleston
D. E. Lambbe
D. I. Limbe
Cora Leeds
Minot
Westhone
Lown
D. B. Lambe
Bough
South Dakota
Montana
Iowa
Standard
Westhope
North Dakota
Ringsted State Bank Shows Strong Finances
A note from Ringsted reports H. W. Jensen as vice-president of the Ringsted State Bank, one of Emmet county’s leading banks. The condensed statement lists total footings of 408000 dollars, loans and discounts of 840000 dollars, and deposits at 322000 dollars, reflecting a prosperous standing in local banking circles.
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Ringsted
H. W. Jensen
Ringsted State Bank
Emmet County
Jensen
Peter J. Selbrek Dies in Roswell Hospital
Peter Johan Selbrek son of Mr and Mrs Nels Selbrek of Graettinger Story county Iowa died February 26 1916 in St Hay's hospital Roswell New Mexico. Burial held in Graettinger Norwegian Lutheran church with interment in parochial cemetery. He was born March 24 1898 in Story county and moved east of Graettinger in 1909. He worked for Mr Tweet and later returned to help his parents. A long illness from measles and a lingering cough prompted a move to warmer climate three weeks ago. He leaves his parents two brothers and four sisters. The sixth child buried by the family.
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Peter Johan Selbrek
Nels Selbrek
Graettinger
St. Hay’s Hospital
Roswell
New Mexico
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Peter
Story County
Iowa
Mr. Tweet
Here
Purrchased The Whittemore Champion by Thomas Larson
Thomas Larson former Graettinger Times proprietor has purchased the Whittemore Champion and took possession March 1. He brings broad newspaper experience and strong writing ability to Whittemore, while former publisher Mr White will likely stay on as postmaster. The Champion has been noted as a high class, newsy paper with excellent mechanical printing.
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Thomas Larson
Graettinger Times
Whittemore Champion
Larson
Whittemore
White
Champion
Iowa
the Times
Ringsted Oil Prospect Sparks Farmer Interest
W P Durkin of Buffalo Center seeks land for oil leases near Ringsted after backing from eastern financiers. He believes oil could be found west of town, potentially making local landowners millionaires if a new oil belt begins. Residents urged to respond if they want exploration to resume.
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W. P. Durkin
Buffalo Center
Emmet
Darkin
Oklahoma
Mr. Durkin
M E Church Notes Sabbath Services and Welcome
The M E Church lists regular Sabbath services including Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday midweek service at 8:00 p.m. The pastor A R Cuthbert invites locals and visitors to attend, promising friendly welcomes and a strong Sunday school with classes for all ages.
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Epworth League
A. R. Cuthbert
Suss Tackles Drainage and River Project at Emmetsburg
J A Suss, chairman of the board of supervisors, visited Emmetsburg Friday to oversee drainage matters and study plans to straighten the Des Moines river. He notes most favor straightening but oppose a new channel through their property, reflecting who would be affected.
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J. A. Suss
Emmetsburg
Board of Supervisors
Suss
Des Moines
Graettinger Voter Focus On Sheriff Candidate J W Jackson
Deputy Sheriff J W Jackson from Emmetsburg visited Graettinger yesterday. He seeks the Republican sheriff nomination in the June primary. Jackson counts many supporters in Graettinger and the north end voters, praising his pleasant, reliable nature.
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J. W. Jackson
Emmetsburg
Jackson
Graettinger
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Security National Bank of
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P. W. Hall
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Baumetsburgers
St. Patrick's
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A. A. Hatch
Ftee
Ee Curlew
Wd Carrigan
Ayrshire
M. M. Mahar
Ruthven
W. J. Thompson
Emmetsburg Rank Mortis Emmetsburg
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West Bend Geo
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Peter Sandvie
Druthven
Pelit
Pat McGehan
Curlew
Omro Cottington
Jim Robinson
Weenee
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Ray Barringer
Will Kassel Bas
Seekae
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B. J. Johnson
M. P. Pentica
Weerens
T. J. Nolan
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Mmetsburg IW
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Anna O’connor
Peter Selbreck
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