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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1914

Page

6

Local Notes and Social News Roundup

Sheldon daily record circulation noted. Leland Laughlin visited grandparents in Emmetsburg Tuesday. Albert Gipson family on J. P. Kennedy farm near Wallingford. Reverend Kelly spoke at Emmetsburg Tuesday St Patrick event. Mrs. Don Leonard and daughter attended Emmetsburg play Tuesday evening. Ray Moore returned from Dubuque for a few days with his parents. Mrs. Wm. Caspire visited son John Pegump in Wallingford. Miss Olson, visiting sister Mrs. Jq. G. Sando, returned to Estherville.Wedding of Miss Mary Haar and Harry Peterson held Wednesday afternoon. They will set up home near Gruver.

Sheldon Daily Record Leland Laughlin Emmetsburg Albert Gipson J. P. Kennedy Wallingford Kelly St. Patrick Don Leonard Ray Moore Dubuque Wm. Caspire John Pegump Olson Jq. G. Sando Estherville

Wallingford Notables Note Local Changes and Visits

Nelson left for Rochester Minnesota on Thursday. Dr Anderson of Estherville was a professional caller at the Chas Cushing home on Wednesday. Hartman of Omaha has been busy the past week installing the ice freezing plant at Wallingford Creamery. T O Sando called in Dr Anderson Thursday of last week. his daughter was very sick. Mr and Mrs Carr from Hardy visit Mr and Mrs J Overholt. Mrs Gus Merklin has been quite sick but is better now. J Q O Kasa returned Saturday from Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Frank Sheldon will not move to Clear Lake but stay in Wallingford. Miss Irene Grodland staying with sister Mrs Merklin. Miss Melvina Kasa spent Sunday with friends at Estherville.

Nelson Rochester Minnesota Dr. Anderson Estherville Chas. Cushing Hartman Omaha Wallingford Gus Merklin J. QO. Kasa Des Moines Frank Sheldon Clear Lake Irene Grodland Mrs. Merklin Melvina Kasa

Fire destroys M C Leonard house with Bigleys inside

A blaze at M C Leonard's house last night consumed the entire structure as insufficient hose prevented the city water from reaching the flames. Mr and Mrs Tom Bigley escaped with belongings damaged beyond use. origin remains a mystery while insurance details are noted. The scene prompts questions on housing, schools, and community growth.

M. C. Leonard Tom Bigley Bigleys Ruthven Oscar Bargjim T. J. Grady John Ruth Wilmer Goff A. M Manson

Minister of This Conference Taken to asylum

The Rev Nathaniel Pye a prominent minister of the M E church in the upper Iowa conference has been sent to the Cherokee hospital for the insane for examination and treatment He has been in ill health and suffered memory lapses during sermons He was pastor at Goldfield and has held major Iowa conference posts His son is superintendent of schools at Eagle Grove.

Cherokee M. E Goldfield Iowa Marion City Eagle Grove

Road Hog Captured After Refusing to Yield on Road

A Carrol County sheriff arrested a man called Mr. Hog after he refused to give way to an approaching auto. The driver halted the wagon, yielding to the authorities who jailed him for the incident. The sheriff took him to Carroll and posted twenty five dollars in simple bonds for his conduct.

Carrol Carrol County Hog

Veterinarian to Open Graettinger Practice

Graettinger to gain a new veterinarian as George T. Smith, a Kansas City Veterinary College graduate, plans to arrive by April 6 and begin practicing locally after his April 9 graduation. The town has long needed veterinary service and expects a skilled entry.

Graettinger George T. Smith Kansas City

Will Soon Return From Florida

Mr and Mrs G A Nichols and son Herbert plan to return the latter part of the week from a winter visit in Florida. The editor notes robins have settled in his yard making him feel at ease after snow.

Florida G. A. Nichols Herbert Robins

Ole Knutson Dead At Seven This Morning

Notice reports the death of Ole Knutson occurring Thursday morning around seven o clock after a period of failing health. A full obituary will run in the next issue.

Ole Knutson Kanutson

Editors Quip on Marriage Across Regions

An eastern editor notes a man gets in trouble for marrying two wives while a western editor claims many have done so by marrying ong. A northern editor recalls friends troubled by mere promises to marry without progress. A southern editor cites a friend bothered by mere presence with another man’s wife.

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