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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
10
Ruthven Free Press reports city marshal Ed Cole interrupted Elmer Moore, a Black man, during a disturbance described as a public drinking incident. The notice notes March 17 as the initially stated date for the Commercial Club Banquet, with details pending.
The article notes a March 15 banquet to be held in the M and church basement starting at 8 o'clock. It also mentions editor Geo Grow of the Bayard Advocate adding a typesetting machine to his office equipment, signaling prosperity in Ruthven. Several residents are listed with travel or relocation details, including P H Donlon visiting Emmetsburg relatives, Mrs John Moltz traveling to Huron South Dakota with Otto Peton, Henry Jensen moving to Estherville, and Ed and Mrs Rustan returning from Graettinger.
A candidate declares candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primaries in June. The announcement emphasizes participation in party processes and eligibility for the upcoming election.
J W Jackson declares his run for the office of Sheriff of Palo Alto County on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1916 primary decision.
Yor Representative L C Wigdahl announces candidacy for the nomination as representative from Palo Alto County in the Republican Primary in June. The notice also mentions local inquiries for flower orders to Mrs B B Merriman and a Notice of Proof of Will in Iowa. The court records show a last will and testament of David M Leek with a hearing set for March 21, 1916, sealed by Clerk E M Thompson and Deputy V E Peterson.
A sentimental anecdote about a boy preferring to go to heaven with his father, a trusted family physician, over his mother and sister. The piece ends with an estray notice for a three year old heifer missing since February 27, asking the finder to notify Raymond Burg.
Sealed proposals from Graettinger Independent School District directors for a new school building are due by 1,100 oclock p m on April 6 1916. Three contracts are offered A General Construction B Heating and Plumbing C Ventilation and Equipment. Completion set for September 1 1916. Plans by James S Cox and H C Hardy Architects Estherville Iowa may be viewed or obtained through the architects.
On March 1, 1916 the Independent School District of Graettinger Palo Alto County Iowa invites bids with deposits of 15 for contract A and 10 for contracts B and C. Proposals require 600 for A and 100 for B and C and must be accompanied by a surety bond equal to the contract price. Deposits refundable to rejected bidders or those who sign a contract and bond within 30 days. The board may reject all bids.
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