Fire destroys two barns on Urry farm near Graettinger
A large barn on E H Urry’s farm near Graettinger burned quickly Friday evening, destroying the structure and assets. Nine horses perished and other livestock and supplies were lost. the exact cause remains unknown. The wind direction spared the Urry home, but losses are substantial and the event marks a series of nearby farm fires over the year.
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E. H. Urry
Graettinger
Wisfied
Urry
Fiel
Lowman
Urry Place
Barnest Xinithers
Change In Banking Hours Begin Monday May 8
Banking hours shift with noon closure from 12 to 1 and evening close at 6. Bankers' Protective association urges precautions against daylight robberies. Patrons face minimal noon disruption, as most banking occurs before five. Also announces partnership of County Attorney Nefstead and G M Carmichael in Emmetsburg with offices in W G Henry block.
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WF. Nefstead
G. M. Carmichael
District Contre
Emmetsburg
W. G. Henry
Knoblauch
Oth
Nefatend
Carmichael
Ine
Times
Northwest
Tawa
Mu. Nefsten
Graetlinger
Eail
Fie
Walnut Township News and Town Bids in Palo Alto County
Local notes report Walnut township raising over the needed fund for the Palo Alto County tax league and a prospect of early full subscription. A new Butch Six auto was bought by R B Smith in Lost Island township. Grading work continues near the M E church with dirt moved and experts present. A public dance is set for May 4 at Woodmill hall with Bartleman Orchestra. County Attorney announces candidacy for office.
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Hans Buus
Walnut
Teaigue
Palo Alto County
Duus
R. EB. Smith
Ts+ land township
Jensen Auto Company
Fhe Buich
Woodmiln Hall
Bartleman Orchestrd
Little Daughter Claer Mourned After Operative Death
Mr and Mrs Leo Claer mourn the loss of their four year old daughter Grenavere in Graettinger after surgery failed to save her life. The child, taken to Ue tome to be seen by doctors, died on the operating table, with the funeral at Catholic cemetery in Helsweire. The notice extends sympathy to the family and notes the May 2 commencement exercises at Graettinger High School featuring the Senior class.
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Taettinger High School
Graettin
Leo Claer
Leo Cinser
Grenavere
Lo Ratherville
Perate
Wumor
Dueck
Graettinge
Cheer Father
Eat Murphy
Helsweire
Grenavyere
Graettinger High School
Hawkeys Theatre
Tatura Thorston
Gerald Thoresen
Aveline Sanding
Duys
Lillian Harper
Jacob Nyborg
Graettinger
Lars Johnson
Sheffield
Estherville
Anna Rierson
Ringsted
Chris
Knulsen
Clarence Tho
James Hansen
Wor
DeWall
Emma
Nefstead Seeks Republican Nomination for Re Election
Attorney BE F Nefstead of Graot Anger seeks reelection and the Republican nomination at the June primaries. He has served one term as county attorney and earned praise for handling the county's legal affairs. Local readers are familiar with his work and expect strong support in this Palo Alto area.
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Be.f. Nefstead
Graot- Anger
Nefstead
Times
Palo Alto
Gold Mine Outfit Installed to Operate This Week
Amalgamating machine at A. G. Herke farm to run 100 tons in an experimental start this week. Delays from weather and water supply issues caused relocation to Duck Creek bank. One-ton-per-hour capacity expected. May shipment of another machine planned. Community watches Graettinger gravel project with high interest. Graettinger High baseball team beat Terri High 12 to 11 in season opener as John Reidy starred. Upcoming Graettinger vs St Mary Academy game slated at local lot.
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A. G. Herke
Werke Teeni
Leen
Ginessim
Duck Creek
Hie Creek
Armith
Graettinger
Wold
Lenny
Pame
John ‘Reidy
Jacal
Graattinger High
St. Mary Academy
Sullivan
Reidy
Larsen
Spiesland Rothermal
Christensian
St. Mary's Academy
Park Jolson
John Reidy
Timberlands
Partual
Steve Hester
Town Council Notice Bans Livestock From Graattinger Streets
By order of the Town Council Charley Ct a announces a restraining order prohibiting chickens and other live stock from running at large within the town limits of Graattinger. The notice calls on residents to keep animals secured to prevent disturbances and hazards.
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Graattinger
Charley Ct A. A
High School notes and local sports results
The Gradlinger High School base ball team beat the Tervil band 2 11 in a rough game. John Reidy set a world record in a complex sequence on the field. Reports include exam notes, track plans, class play preparations, and various local school happenings with players Erickson Catshall and Ruthven mentioned amid a busy week at Graettinger High.
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Riverett Harris
Wayne Bryan
Ruth Hansen
Marion Hatfield
Paul Mekkelson
Kurt Spins
Ardyth Bryan
Genlie Mekkelson
Irene Woestergard
Clayton Rosenhore
Gbert
Cherut Jensen
Virginia Hansen
Frieda Goil
Nan McCarty
Marjorie Noble
Pern Paterson
Violet Swill
Cora Simonsen
Merle Groadland
Henry Hansen
Lawrence Jensen
Alvin Michael
Luther Erickson
Alice George
Lynden Johnson
Gilmore
Axelton
Martin Hendricks
Marion Nase
Quinten Jensen
Albert Munsters
Mloretin Dickey
Mary Reidy
Alfred Berdin
Gladys Duhn
Victor Tenningsen
Poul Jensen
Marjorie Johnson
Arthur Simonsen
Clara Thompson
Gradlinger
Tervil
John Reidy
St. Mary’s Aehlemy
Kanmersburg
Menuty Movning
Oscar Wisenbast
Y Valedieturin
Ruthven
Vhey
Mrs Hendricks Home Damaged By Attic Fire
Firefighters battled a attic blaze at Mrs Lottie Hendricks home as flames burst through the roof and ceiling of an upstairs room. The fire, started Tuesday night, caused substantial damage and was contained within minutes with the home insured. Residents were awakened by a hail-like noise and smoke odor, enabling a prompt alarm and escape.
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Lottie Hendricks
City Water District
Sire Company
Democrat Officers Named At County Convention
At yesterday's county convention FP. S. Sheffield was nominated for sheriff Dan Kelly for county attorney T. J. McCaffery for treasurer Ethel Easton Torre corder Matt Thompson for clerk and W. E B. G. Saunders for representative.
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FP. S. Sheffield
Dan Kelly
T. J. McCaffery
Ethel Easton Tor
Matt Thompson
W. E B. G. Saunders
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