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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
5
A parcel notice from Towa region announces orders for large quantities from a nursery. The ad mentions post and ig bearings and implies special pricing for bulk purchases. Contact details are limited due to OCR damage.
A compilation of telegrams and social items from Estherville Iowa area including travel for a funeral in Lyle Minnesota, Mrs Jessie Bigelow recovering post operation in Chicago, measles illness isolations and a death in Iowa, football game chatter about Getehel joining Fremont, attendance at a Spiritland dance, Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs Oscar Myhres, Dr Quammen’s auto barn construction, Mrs Vitapk Irwin’s illness after Ottawa operation, and local visits to Sheldon and Graettingre households.
John M. Robinson, longtime Emmet county resident born in Ireland, died in Estherville at 76 after an early life in Canada and Wright County. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Dr Bradley, and five sons: William, Irwin, Ira, Fred, and Edward. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon.
A passenger train No. 463 derailed three miles west of Ellsworth when the mail car collapsed the rails and tipped into a ten foot embankment. Engineer Wm Dickinson and Conductor George Walters led the train. mail clerk Carl Godden and baggageman Wockstick escaped injury. The engine and coaches remained on track. wrecking crews cleared the line by Friday noon.
Helmar Kasa and Asher Peterson traveled to Des Moines on Friday evening to drive cars J O Kasa had bought there. Reverend Cuthbert of Grach tinger was a business caller in our alley last week. Ralph Schacheter is recovering from measles. His brother Leroy and Theodore are confined to the house.
Hoprig B YP Lillard bought a fine young horse from Mr Taylor Rain. Wednesday and Thursday wetlands hinder seeding. Mr Pierson sowed outs Sunday. Hoprig school closed with a picnic dinner and program. rain paused outdoor plans. George Bogold’s horse is sick. Lawrence Birkland and Sam Fister work near John Mowitt. Roads need tiling to improve mud holes. Church services were poorly attended due to raids. new minister not encouraged. Ladies League meets Mrs John Bosold Wednesday April 30. Born to Mr and Mrs Benson a baby girl April 18. Allie proud of sister. Carrie and Helen Blair sick with grippe but improving. Mr Wilson of Emmetsburg and Frank Smith of Osgood visited John Mowitt Sunday afternoon.
Peter N Paterson delivered timothy seed at Graettinger ranging two to three hundred bushels. Miss Mayne McCarty closed the Ivarson school spring term with a fine program and visitors. Ole Johnston ill with pneumonia. Milford Grodl and family visited Graettinger and Lee Foster. travel mishap left auto at Lewia Rokne’s. Irene Grodland assists Mrs Dan McCarty.
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