Lou Donaldson Guilty Of Serious Offense
Lou Donaldson of Milford was convicted of rape in Dickinson County District Court. The 17 year old complainant from Okabana, Minnesota, was impaired after drinking grape juice at a cottage gathering near Spirit Lake. Donaldson faces an appeal after being released on bond, with rumors of further indictments involving other local figures and an Emmet county party.
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Lou Donaldson
Milford
Dickinson County
Evelyn Loft
Okabana
Minnesota
Jack Carlson
Bill Madsen
Spirit Lake
Donaldson
Carlson
Okubena
Spirit Laka
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Fairmont
Marie
Nanaldsan Brothers
Civiite
Seattle
Washington
Donaldson Boys
Emmet
Boxing Exhibition at Emmetsburg March 20
Emmetsburg Legion presents a six round boxing card on March 20 with Henry Jones of Des Moines vs Purl Wilson of Centerville as the main bout. Also six round bouts include Wlddle Rich of Ayrshire vs Toughy Connolly, Red Whitney of Hummetsburg vs Frankie Smith of Des Moines, Slim Butsy of Mallard vs Elmer Sullivan of Ringsted, plus a three round preliminary Gerald Reet of Emmetsburg vs Lewis Higging of Emmetsburg. Event starts at 8 15 p m with a $1.00 membership fee.
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Emmemburg
Emmemburg ‘Legion
Henry Jones
Des Moines
Purl Wilson
Centerville
Wddle Kich
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Every Day Ole Petersen In Getting Richer And Richer
A local note praises Ole Petersen as prosperous amid comments on socialists. D C Harringer reports paying Petersen 2348 dollars for 20 head of corn fat steers. The carload averaged 3420 pounds with beef quality described as finest shipped from Grachtinger at 88.25 dollars per hundred.
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Ole Petersen
D. C
Call For Institute Prizes From Farmers Institute
Cash prizes from the recent Farmers Institute remain unclaimed at the Farmers and Merchants hall. Prize winners especially school children are urged to call and collect their awards and proofs of victory.
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Farmers & Merchants Tank
Farmers’ Institute
One thing prettier than a ton of coal in the basement
A witty line highlights two toms as a brighter contrast to coal stored in a basement, implying a humorous or light moment. The remark centers on cats named Tom or simply two small treasures compared to a large coal load. Enduring humor appears typical of casual local chatter.
Graettinger Lively Market Sale Advertised in Town
Graettinger hosts a big market sale by Gredland and Hopp for St. Patrick's Day. The lineup includes horses, mules, milch cows, stock, hogs, poultry, seed corn, hay, potatoes, farm machinery, household goods, and a Maxwell car. Reeves and Restor sponsor the 1st Market Day sale on Saturday March 24 with usual bank clerks and terms.
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Gredland & Hopp
Graettinger
Hampshire
Duroc
Poland
Maxwell
Reeves & Restor
Graetlinger
Silver Wedding of Chris Jensen Celebrated by Lutheran Aid
The Lutheran Ladies Aid held a surprise party Monday for Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jensen on their 25th wedding anniversary. About one hundred guests attended as Miss Bertha Axelton played and Miss Imma Christopherson sang. Remarks were given by Rev. S. O. Sande, and the couple received a silver token. A two course luncheon followed, and many friends extended heartfelt greetings for future happiness. Levi Kaltved advertises a market sale March 24 with livestock, machinery, and a 1910 Buick, offering terms and time on notes. Church notices mention Gleaners and Catholic Missionary Society meetings on March 20, plus Danish and Lost Island Ladies Aid events. A note on the flu outbreak links prohibition to its spread. The Palo Alto county basketball tournament is set for next Saturday in Ayeshire.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Chris Jensen
Levi Kaltved
Graetlinger
Church Society
Gleaners
George Sanding
Hawkeye Theatre
Catholic Missionary Society
Don Leonard
The
Lost
Treat Oats For Smut With Strong Formaldehyde Solution
Iowa Experiment Station reports a threefold faster oats smut treatment using a strong formaldehyde solution. Mix one pint of 40 percent formaldehyde with ten gallons water to cover eighty bushels, distribute evenly, then sack once oats are barely mixed. Two workers can treat 40 acres in 2.5 to 3 hours, cost per pint 50 to 60 cents, total about 6 cents per acre.
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Iowa
Sawa
H. J. Hughes
Waghes
Death of Estherville Citizen Moss Maron Mourned
R C Mason reports the sudden death of his brother Moss Maron a prominent Estherville citizen. He died February 20 after heart trouble while awaiting a treatment. Funeral held in Estherville with burial in the family plot. local wells wishes extended by Graettinger.
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R.C. Mason
Moss Maron
Estherville
R. C. Mason
Times
Mr. Mason
Estherville J
the Times
Graettinger
Mason
Palo Alto Speller Audrey Goranson Wins Again
Miss Audrey Goranson of Vernon township won the Graettinger spelling contest and again took first place at Emmetsburg in the county contest. She will represent Palo Alto in the interstate event at Pipe Stone Minnesota on April 20. Graettinger High School students excelled with Alice George fourth Viole Swift tenth Emmet Murphy and Ardella Christiansen also in the second division. The north county's record was very creditable.
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Audrey Goranson
Palo Alto
Vernon Township
Graettingar
Emmetsburg
Pipestone
Minnesota
Graettinger High School
Alice George
Viole Swift
Emmet Murphy
Ardella Christiansen
Lost Island
Higgins Hurt At Market Day In Essterville
C. W. Higgins was kicked in the stomach by a mule at Market Day. He remained in a serious condition for hours and was taken to the hospital at Essterville. He is reported to be recovering and hopes for a full recovery. Higgins has many local friends who regret his hospitalization.
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C. W. Higgins
Quiet School Election Produces Two New Directors
A quiet Monday school election saw 26 votes cast. Mrs. M. Kelly and Mrs. Vincent Kelly were elected directors with 22 votes each, while Mrs. Gammon received one vote and one ballot was spoiled. One board change occurred as Mrs. Kelly succeeds Mrs. KB, 3. Mitchell.
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George
Vincent Kelly
Gammon
Kelly
Mitchell
Young Couple United In Marriage Wednesday
Mr. Fred Boedke and Miss Anna Maria Rierson united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in Graettinger at eleven oclock Wednesday March 14. The Rev S O Sande officiated with Miss Mathilda Rierson as bridesmaid and Gustave Baedke as best man. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother Mrs Anfin Rierson’s home in Lost Island township. The couple will farm near Terril and will reside after April first. Both families are prominent locals and the bride shows pleasing charm. the groom is a respected farmer of good character. The Times offers warm congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Fred Boedke
Anna Maria Rierson
Graettinger
S. Osande
Mathilda Rierson
Gustave Baedke
Anfin Rierson
Lost Island Township
Terril
Lost Island Town
Hearst
Hand
Fred Baedke
West of Town
Mr. Baedke
Sterling Dharacter
Snow Storm Brief Marks March Winter Pattern
A heavy snow fall occurred last evening with the locality receiving nearly all of the winter amount during March. The auction next Saturday will offer one hundred bushel of Early Ohio seed potatoes at sale.
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Ohio
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Mia Winklebes
Helly
Tae
Habhervilla
Graecttinger
Tinsday
Marcel
Ull
Grahttinger
Reeves & Weator
Palo Alto County
Ayeshire
Roda
Walnut Township
Conway School
Mrnday
R. M. Young
Ruthven
American Legion
Gragts
Peentvadt
Aeis
Aea
Foer
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