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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
4
The writer recalls Port Royal’s ruin and Kingston’s birth after disaster. He notes 60 000 residents, a chessboard city plan, and central government buildings now forming an attractive core, with strong safety measures guiding new construction. The English government has secured lasting progress.
Miss Eva Randall traveled to Graettinger Friday afternoon. A large crowd attended a Marte home dance Friday night. Lewis Hankey rents the 40 acre Perry farm west of Jack Creek and is improving it. The Cooklin baby has had car trouble. Mrs. Breffle and Lee and Gladys visited Emmetsburg Saturday. Agnes Smith stays at the Hurlbert home. Frank and Will Herke visited Olsen Sunday evening. Minnie Herke and friend spent Sunday at the Hurlbert home. Marte hatchEd 275 chicks this spring with 45 more setting. no incubator used. Asa Hankey and sister Oral visited the Breffle home Sunday. Mrs. Bradley and son Eddie visited McEvoy Friday. Jennie Olsen stays at home. she clerks in Graettinger. Mr. and Mrs. Giddings attended church at Emmetsburg.
Mr and Mrs C B Larson and family spent Sunday at Mrs Christensen s west of Graettinger Miss Anna Jensen spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Jacobsen and Maria spent Sunday at Simmonsen s south of town Jakie Zitterick Martha Nell Son Mamie Mary and Willie Thompson visited this school on Tuesday afternoon
Sunday social visits mark the week as neighbors recall friendly gatherings. Glen Young, Ida Thompson, and the Osher family are noted visiting relatives while Eva Maher and Kathman households host callers. Fred Walden inspects roads and corrections clarify a prior obituary detail about Mr. Miller’s family.
Henry Westergard and Walter Jensvold announce a new partnership to operate a general blacksmith business. The shop will continue at the same location opposite the depot and invites public patronage.
Do your eyes need attention and glasses by modern methods says Dr Staggs of Estherville. His visit to Dr Nane's office on Monday May 11 offers scientific eye testing, no guesswork, and lenses fitted to order with no extra charge for examination. Cross eyes may be straightened with proper glasses and stubborn cases are welcomed.
Wanted for sale ten good dwelling lots offered at low price. Inquire of Carl Folgero. April 9.1f
Notice is given that a writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James OConnor deceased was produced opened and read. The court fixed May 25 1914 for hearing proof. Official signature and seal attached. Clerk of District Court T F Rutledge April 25 1914.
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