Brutal Murder at Ochiltree Recalls Tragedy in Texas
A former Graettinger resident Mrs. B P McKee was murdered by her husband B P McKee in Ochiltree Texas in February. A letter from neighbor Mrs A E Devers relays a full, graphic timeline of the killing and the gunfire, including the couple’s quarrel the man’s threats and the victim’s plea for help. The description notes Ralph Meredith as the victim’s son and mentions community shock at the crime.
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B. P. “McKee
Abe. Meredith
B. P. McKee
Ochiltree
Texas
Hakins
Ralph
McKee
Mr. Devery
Sdes
Market Day Sale Draws Crowd and Records
The Market Day Sale totaled 4659 dollars, a strong record for this sale. Bidding was spirited, livestock sold well, and visitors from Estherville Wallingford Tervis Ruthven Emmetsburg Ringisted attended. March 24 sale offers prizes for largest town turnout and top egg and hog hauls.
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the Times
Estherville
Wallingford
Tervil
Ruthven Emmetsburg
Ringisted
Wallingford Market Day Sale Set for March 17
Wallingford prepares for a record breaking Market Day sale with a large property list and stores offering bargains. Auctioneer M. C. Grodland of Graettinger will preside and J. A. Nelson of Wallingford will serve as clerk.
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Wallingford
M. C. Grodland
Graettinger
J. A. Nelson
Estherville Patient Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Mrs Victor Ingvold underwent an appendectomy at City Hospital Estherville yesterday. Drs Birney and Bachman performed the operation. The patient rallied splendidly and is progressing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Her husband and parents Mr and Mrs P P Peterson accompanied her. Many Graettinger friends hope for her swift recovery.
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Estherville
Victor Ingvold
Birney
Bachman
P. P. Peterson
Graettinger
Lively Graettinger School Directors Election
In Graettinger a lively Monday election drew 170 tickets and a two candidate runoff. Martin Myhre won 97 votes and C A Vanney 185, while Cameron trailed with 82. the top two secured a three year term as Graettinger voters showed strong interest.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Martin Myhre
C. A. Vanney
Cameron
Seed corn survey in Palo Alto County aims to boost 1917 crop yield
The count agent, with help from teachers and pupils, distributes envelopes to collect kernels from ten ears per car to test seed corn. Pupils send samples back for individual ear reports while awaiting county-wide findings next week, outlining seed quality and potential improvements.
C C D Grocery And Shoe Store Opens In Graettinger
The C C D Grocery and Shoe Store in Graettinger announces its opening to the public for inspection and patronage. C Weigman and his son Fritz organize the interior to house a larger grocery stock and new shoe inventory, aiming for a creditable store.
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C. Weigman
Fritz Weigman
Methodist Church Notes Preview Big Sunday and March Convention
The Methodist Church reports a successful series of meetings led by Rev. Rush with about twenty four converts at the altar. Members invite new attendees next Sunday and remind of an address by Rev. A E Cook on India Monday evening. A central convention is planned for March 22 23 in Algona with notable speakers and Harvard style entertainment. Rev. A R Cuthbert, Pastor.
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Christ
the Times
A. E. Cook
India
Algona
Homeri C. Stuntz
David D. Forsyth
Board H. Missions
Harry Tarmer
President Theological Seminary
Manila
P. I
Frederick H. Wright
Rome
Italy
Harvard
A. R. Cuthbert
Dual Demonstrations In Horticulture And Poultry
County wide series of six meetings to teach orchard management including pruning and spraying and poultry feeding and care. Demonstrations will cover questions on both lines of work. Specific sites include Mallard areas Graettinger Cylinder West Bend and Lost Island Township with scheduling March 26 to 28. Bert L France, County Agricultural Agent, notes popular prior terms and urges attendance. Jensen Auto reports shipment of Overland cars with a further shipment expected. freight car shortages force use of flat cars and canvas coverings.
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G. H. W. Draman
Mallard
A. J. Grooss
Peter Miller
Graettinger
Herman Norland
Cylinder
West Bend
Lost Island Townships
Bert L. France
Jensen Auto Company
Business changes in Graettinger and Swea City
John Jackman takes over the Gene Kane building to open a meat market with Ed Gorman in charge of inside work. Gorman is an experienced butcher and the site has housed meat markets for over two decades. In Swea City, John Bolstad purchases the general store from Aly Sensen and will move to manage it, taking Graettinger goodwill with him. Sensen remains to serve patrons.
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John Jackman
Ed Gorman
Emmetsburg
Jackman
Fred
Carl Spies
Mr. Rucker
Rucker
Harvey Petersen
the Times
Swea City
Graettinger
John Bolstad
Dgensen & Bolstad
Aly, Sensen
Mr. Bolstad
Catholic Population Figures From Official Directory
The Official Catholic Directory by J P Kennedy & Sons reports 17,022,279 Catholics in the continental United States and 8,418,257 in foreign possessions, noting the totals may rise toward 19,000,000 when including floating populations. It lists 14 archbishops, 96 bishops, 19,988 clergy, 15,520 parishes, 6,898 seminarians, 676 girls academies, 106 homes for the aged, and 6,687 parochial schools with 1,687,644 students.
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J. P. Kennedy & Sons
Barclay Street
New York
United States
Continental
Old Dublin Bay at Emmetsburg Saturday program
The St Patrick day plays titled Old Dublin Bay will be presented in Emmetsburg Saturday with afternoon and evening performances. Local residents anticipate a lively show as the venue hosts the annual St Patrick day event.
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Dublin Bay
Emmetsburg
Roll of Honor Subscriptions Renewed at Times
The Times acknowledges renewals by subscribers over the past two weeks including E. E. Green Graettinger A F Gordon Graettinger A T Herreim Graettinger Mrs D C Tipp Central City Iowa Rt J Price Randall Minn S W Briggs Graettinger Sam Roseland Graettinger Thos Thorson Graettinger Neils Mortenson Wallingford Frank Maddigan Graettinger J P Wagner Graettinger J B George Graettinger John Rathman Graettinger Geo Truesdell Wallingford Levi Schreiner Herman Minn A C Jacobson Graettinger M Haag Graettinger E D Darling Estherville N J Johnson Wallingford J O Kasa Wallingford P L Duhn Graettinger Adolph Peters Graettinger Mrs Peter Jensen Storden Minn E J Mitchell Graettinger Soren Peterson Graettinger Rich Aylward Graettinger P J McCarty Graettinger Sam Bloom Graettinger.
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E. E. Green
Graettinger
A. F. Gordon
A. T. Herreim
D. C. Tipp
Central City
Towa
P. T. A. Program For School Music Night
The Parent-Teachers Association announces a March 16 meeting at the school with a music program. Highlights include songs such as Home Sweet Home Iowa and a lullaby by a Ladies' Quartet, papers on Music In The School and In The Home, grade pupils’ performances, and talks on educating children to appreciate classical music. Mrs. E S George chairs the committee. good attendance is urged.
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Subjest
E. I. George
Dorothy Myhre
Helen George
Miss Wagner
Rauschmayer
M. Myhre
Jertson
Jackman
Iowa
E. S. George
Graettinger Bachelor Club Program March 24 1917
The Graettinger Bachelor club holds a program on March 24 1917 with talks by James Jensen Alfred Simonsen Mike Weinholzer and Ted Suss. A debate on arming merchant ships features Affirmative members Christien Cameron Knudson and OConnor and Negative members Bergum Thompson Ynberg and Simonsen. Roast Frankfurters will follow the program. Bids for Palo Alto county 1916 financial report printing open today in Emmetsburg.
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Graettinger Bachelor Club
James Jensen
Alfred Simonsen
Mike Weinholzer
United States
Herbert Christien
A. H. Cameron
Wm. Knudson
Frank O’connor
Art Bergum
M. C. Thompson
Grover Ynberg
Ccedauens
Jack Hiertz
W.M. Rauschmayer
Ault
Yacesens
Alfred Jensen
Sasebas
Ted Suss
Frankfurters
Palo Alto County
Board ‘of Supervisors
Emmetsburg
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