Graettinger School Debate on Consolidation Plans
Hon. F C Davidson of Emmetsburg spoke on the legal aspects of school consolidation before Graettinger residents at the Hawkeye theatre. Voters recently approved a $30,000 new school building. discussions of consolidation persist, with potential tax and district effects for surrounding areas and future tuition options for outside residents. The Iowa Bankers association warns of counterfeit fifty dollar bills circulating, with several banks reporting altered notes and other faked securities in the state.
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F. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Margaret Ryan
Davidson
Consolidated School
Graetfinger
Estherville
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Iowa
Hast Des Moines
Lee Township
Security National Bank of Mason
P. W. Hall
Association
Examination for Naval Academy Appointments in Iowa
Two appointments to the Naval Academy at Annapolis will be made from the 10th District. Eligible are young men aged 18 to 20. A competitive exam by the Civil Service Commission will be held in Fort Dodge on March 22, 1916, with a physician’s fitness certificate required.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Civil Service Commission
T T. Dodge
Board of Examiners
Post Office
Fort
County Official Rules Against Revoking Teacher Certificate
County Superintendent Margaret Ryan of Immersburg ruled the evidence insufficient to revoke Miss Ines Cross's teaching certificate after a recent Gractinger trial. Testimony was heard February 28 and a decision was delivered March 7 after due consideration of the record.
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Miss Cross
Margaret Ryan
Iimmersburg
Grachtinger
H. L. Wildey
Ines Cross
Miss Ryan
Graettinger Promised a Treat for St Patrick's Day Play
Emmetsburg home talent will present Christopher Columbus in Graettinger on March 16 after St Patrick's Day events in Emmetsburg and West Bend. Tickets go on sale at Schurmann and Skowak with usual admission. heavy costume costs cited. Cast includes Clem J. McNally, James Nolan, Wm. Nolan, Eugene O’Brien, John J. Moncrief, Thos Coonan, Carl Berger, Leo Corley, Mr. Moncrief, Mr. J. Nolan, Mr. Walsh, Bernadette O’Brien, Helen Mulvanay, Bernadette Bough.
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Christopher Collumbus
Emmetsburg
St. Patrick's Day
Grachtinger
West Bend
Graettinge
Schurmann and Skowa
Graettinger
St. Patrick's
Columbus
Clem J. McNally
Foncesca
Wim. Kerwick
King Ferdinand
James Nolan
Orlonzo
Csc
Eee
M. Miller
Arch Deza
P. Walsh Santangel
Nolan Father
Peraz
Wugene O'Brien Pedro
John J. Moncrief Rodvige
Thos, Coonan Lavenedit
Carl Berger Martin Pingon
Leo Corley Baptista
Moncrief Garton
Coonan Alno
J. Nolan Paulo
Ceee
W. Nolan Pernand
Saee
Walsh Manuel
Torres
Bernadette O’brien Munyo
Helen Mulvonay Wake
Bernadette Bough
Kelly family to relocate to Jamestown North Dakota
Mr and Mrs John Kelly and family of this city will move to Jamestown North Dakota next Monday where they will reside. Mr Kelly bought a 230 acre farm adjoining the city limits. Jamestown has over 6000 people and a dairy connection runs in the Kelly family. The community wishes them well in their move.
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Jamestown
N. D
John Kelly
North Dakota
Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Martin
Mix
Mrs. Kelly
Hmmetsburg
Dissolution of Petersen and Albrecht Partnership
The local meat market firm Petersen & Albrecht dissolves its partnership. Future operations will be handled by Mr. Petersen, while Mr. Albrecht has no arrangements and may pursue a similar business in another town. Graettinger friends will recall his genial, upright character.
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Hauve
Petersen & Albrecht
Petersen
Albrecht
Graettinger
Court Jurors Drawn for Palo Alto County Term
The court in Palo Alto County convenes Monday March 20 with the grand and petit jurors drawn for the upcoming term. The list includes the jurors selected to serve at the proceeding in Emittietyburg.
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Palo Alto County
Iemittietyburg
Wedding of Anna Wildred OConnor to Edward Bough
The wedding of Miss Anna Wildred OConnor of Westhope North Dakota to Edward P. Bough of Emmetsburg Iowa was at St Andrew's church Wednesday at 8:00 with Rev Wather Heagleston officiating. A wedding breakfast followed at the Lambe home.
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Anna 'Wildred O'Connor
Edward P. Bough
Emmetsburg
Prosperous Ringsted State Bank Led by T W Jensen
An Emmet county bank report notes Ringsted State Bank with vice president T W Jensen, reporting total assets about 408000, loans and discounts 340000, and deposits 322000. The article commends Jensen and associates for the strong showing and high standing in local banking circles.
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Ringsted
T. W. Jensen
Ringsted State Bank
Emmet County
Jensen
Remains Laid to Rest in Graettinger Community
Peter Johan Solbrek son of Mr and Mrs Nels Solbrek of Graettinger died February 26 1916 in Roswell New Mexico after illness dating to measles and a lingering cough. Funeral held in Graettinger with Norwegian Lutheran church services and parochial cemetery burial. He was born March 24 1895 in Story County Iowa and later lived east of Graettinger. He leaves parents two brothers and four sisters. The family notes this sixth child laid to rest and offers comfort in hopeful reunion.
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Peter Johan Solbrek
Nels Solbrek
Graettinger
St. Hay’s Hospital
Roswell
New Mexico
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Peter
Story County
Iowa
Mr. Tweet
Here
Dad
Purrchases The Whittemore Champion
Thomas Larson former Graettinger Times proprietor purchases the Whittemore Champion and takes possession March First. He is a skilled writer with long newspaper experience and promises a first class paper. The retiring publisher Mr White will remain in Whittemore and is postmaster.
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Thomas Larson
Graettinger Times
Whittemore Champion
Larson
Whittemore
White
Champion
Iowa
The
Times
Ringsted Oil Prospect Sparks Local Interest
Buffalo Gen ter financier W P Durkin seeks land leases near Ringsted to fund oil digging with eastern backing. He previously predicted oil here and asks farmers to indicate interest for a test venture that could yield a new oil belt and not disrupt farming. Landowners urged to respond.
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W. P. Durkin
Buffalo
Emmet
Durkin
Oklahoma
M E Church Notes Sabbath Services Invitation
M E church lists Sunday Sabbath 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. Midweek service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Visitors welcomed, urged to attend and meet, with classes for all ages and a goal to be among the county’s best. A R Cuthbert, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Epworth League
A. R. Cuthbert
Suss Seeks Drainage Fixes at Emmetsburg Meeting
J A Suss, Emmetsburg official and chairman of the board of supervisors, discussed drainage work and plans to straighten the Bas Moines river. He noted strong support for channeling but said many residents oppose routes that would cut through their property, underscoring property concerns in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Suss
Emmetsburg
Board of
Suss
Bas Moines
Deputy Sheriff J. W. Jackson Seeks Graettinger Sheriff Support
Deputy Sheriff J W Jackson from Emmetsburg, a Republican candidate, appeals to Graettinger voters ahead of the June primary. He is described as a pleasant, reliable man with many friends in Graettinger, and promises fair treatment from northern county Republicans if successful.
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J. W. Jackson
Emnetsburg
Jackson
Graettinger
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