Fire destroys Farmers and Merchants Bank building
A Monday morning blaze gutted the Farmers and Merchants bank interior, with a large safe falling through the floor into the basement. Firemen extinguished the flames after hours of effort. timely alarm by Herman Worland likely saved the block. Insurance figures and rebuilding plans noted as the brick bank is expected to be erected. The Opera House advertises the Swedish comedy The Swede The Tramp and The Girl coming March 17 at Graettinger. The production features Carl M. Dalton and a popular scenic program with new songs and acts.
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Farmers '‘& Merchants Bank
Bank
Johnson:.&Jensen- Implement Rouse
Graettinger
Herman Worland
National
Rans
Ole Olson
von Yongon
Carl M. Dalton
Grachtinger
Carl M
Quiet School Election Chooses Director Candidates
A calm Monday school election filled with two candidates to replace term‑ending Chris Henningsen. Thomas VY Allen received 68 votes and Chris Jensen 40, with John Graettinger given one vote and two ballots spoiled.
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Chris Henningsen
Henningsen
Thomas VY. Allen
Chris Jensen
Allen
Jensen
John Graettinger
Machinery Sale at Ringsted March 14 and 15
An advertisement announces a sale of new and unused farm machinery in Ringsted on March 14 and 15. The stock is from Anderson & Nelson and bidders may choose among various pieces of equipment.
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Ringsted
Anderson& Nelson
Lchoice
Sioux Center Wins At Spirit Lake Final Score 20 to 18
The Spirit Lake basketball tournament concluded with Sioux Center defeating Spencer 20 to 18 in the final Friday night. Spirit Lake notes include a consolation victory by Algona over Estherville 11 to 10. Earlier results list Graettinger, Estherville, Rock Rapids, and others in Thursday and Friday games. First place Sioux Center, second Spencer, third Algona, fourth Estherville.
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Spirit Lake
Sioux Center
Husky
Spencer
Algona
Estherville
Noon Graettinger
Rockwa City
Linn ‘Grove
Armstrong
Milford
appirit.Lake
Enda
Sheldon
Rock’ Rapids
Rithven
Okoboji ‘Township
Okoboji Township
St Patrick Day Program by A O H at K C Hall
Emmetsburg Democrat notes a St Patrick Day program by the A O H at the K C hall next Sunday evening with Walher Kelly of Grachtinger delivering an address on the Irish question and home talent providing vocal and instrumental numbers. Admission is free and all citizens are urged to attend for an important local event.
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K. C. Hall
Walher Kelly
Grachtinger
Te A. O. H
Emmetbsurg Democrat
Ottosen Girls Defeat Graettinger In Local Gym Contest
The Graettinger girls basketball team lost to Ottosen Friday evening at the local gym in a lively game. Ottosen sent a large cheering delegation by evening train and their enthusiasm boosted their team to victory and the prize.
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Graettinger
Ottosen
Mrs Eli Craven Dies. Obituary Notice Expected Next Week
Mrs Eli Craven passed away at her son Ray Roberts home in Estherville on Monday. The funeral was held yesterday with several city residents in attendance. She was well known and highly esteemed. Graettinger remarks mourn her loss. The obituary notice will appear next week.
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Bi Craven
Ray Roberts
Estherville
Funeral Notice for Mrs Nielsen of High Lake Town
An obituary fragment reports the death of Mrs Nielsen of High Lake town. Details are incomplete but indicate a funeral arrangement context and family references.
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Mrs. Nielsens
Nielsen
High
Lake
Ehip
Evey Magen
John Skow Returns Home From France
John Skow arrived home from France Saturday morning after being mustered out at Camp Dodge. He moved from Camp Dix New Jersey to Camp Lewis Washington then to Des Moines. He served about a year with the coast artillery in San Francisco and in France with heavy field artillery on the St Mihiel and Argonne fronts. He worked with heavy howitzers and endured gas exposure. He recounts an eventful army experience abroad and in the United States and is glad to resume civilian life.
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John Skow
France
Frrance
Camp Dodge
States
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Camp Lewis
Washington
Camp Selipe
Des Moines
Jack
Graettinger
Coast Artillery
San Francisco
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Third Army
Meuse
Brest
Lost Her Little Boy mourns infant son Vern Henry
Mrs Henry Clemenson mourns the death of her infant son Vern Henry who died March 4 at two months and sixteen days. funeral held Wednesday with interment east of Grachtinger. Born December 15, 1918, he was the joy of the home and the widow and mother bear a heavy load. Last October her husband died from influenza. The Times extends sympathy.
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Henry Clemenson
Vern Henry
Grachtinger
Market Day Sale in Graettinger Auction Highlights Diverse Items
Auctioneer Grodland held a first class Market Day sale in Graettinger on Saturday featuring toothpicks to automobiles. Livestock machinery household goods and potatoes were sold. Myhre’s car bought by Martin Brekke for 800. Grodland to conduct another Market Day sale March 29 in Graettinger.
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Wallingford
the Times
Hayes
Grodland
Graettinger
High School Basketball Team Thanks Local Businessmen
A high school basketball squad extends gratitude to business leaders and supporters in a brief community note. The superintendent and team members acknowledge local merchants for encouragement and assistance benefiting students and school activities.
Floyd Johnson Recovering From Wounds in France
A war department notice confirms Private Floyd E. Johnson Infantry suffered gunshot wounds to shoulder right arm and leg with undetermined severity while in action and receiving treatment at Base Hospital No 116 AEF on October 18 1918. In a France letter he writes of using crutches his leg and arm stiffening yet improving and hopes to return home soon while sending greetings from Bordeaux to family and friends.
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George B. Johnson
Graettinger
Iowa
War Department
Floyd E. Johnson
Infantry
P. C. Harris
Adjutant General
Thoresen Bonstead Unite In Marriage At Estherville
Theodore Thoresen and Misa Ollie Bonstead were married in Estherville on Saturday with Rev. O Sande officiating. They plan to reside in Graettinger, with the bride the daughter of local residents and the groom a son of Thoresen family. He recently returned from military service. The Times congratulates the couple on their step and wishes a long, happy life. William Sullivan arrived home from France and has been mustered out.
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Theodore Thoresen
Misa Ollie” Bonstead
Estherville
O. Sande
Graettinger
Bonstead
Louis Thoressen
the Times
Thorsen
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Mr. Reeves
Foster
Ben Reeves
Wiew Daw
Ave Carpener
Senate
Guthrie Center
C. K. Pierson
Chester
Mr. Pierson
Sherburne
Minn
Fred Heidecker
Minnesota
Mr. Heidecker
Floyd Johnson
Bordeaux, France
Edna
Madge Johnson
Bordeaux
Base Hospital
Thoresen
William Sullivan
Nis
Tunity
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