Graettinger Gold Mine Prospects Encouraging
The Graettinger gold prospect rumor persists with no new assayer reports. Samples from local residents remain in limbo awaiting results from Ames Minneapolis and the U S mint Philadelphia while Des Moines tests are anticipated. Community opinions vary as anxious locals await confirmatory findings and potential implications for the town. Woodman Memorial Sunday activities are planned with a cemetery decoration after a 1 30 gathering and memorial services at 11.
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Weinholzer
Smith
Ames
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Prof. Kinney
Kinney
West
A. G. Herke
U. S. Mint
Philadelphia
Herrem
Jorgen Andersen
Smith, Herke
Wallingford
Graettinger
Mexico
M. T. Axelton
Alaska
Branagan
Emmetsburg
Mr. Axelton
Annual Graettinger Opera House stockholders meeting
Notice alerts stockholders of Graettinger Opera House company to hold its annual meeting at the opera house on Monday June 6 1921 at 2 30 pm for electing officers and any other business that may come before the meeting P J Paulsen President 5 26 2
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Graettinger Opera House Company
Opera House
P. J. Paulsen
Class of Sixteen Receive Diplomas At Hawk Eye Theatre
A graduation program at the Hawk Eye theatre Friday evening awarded diplomas to sixteen high school graduates and sixteen eighth grade graduates. Supt Gotke and Mrs E J Mitchell presided while Dr G G Benjamin of Iowa University spoke on education and military expense. Names of graduates included Charlie Simmons Lloyd Gardner Jorgen Larsen Arlene Myhre Margaret George Edward Mitchell Bertha Hauge Iona Pierson Marie Thompson Mary Nolan Ira Gardner Lyda Hester Norman Osher Murland Sandvng Pearl Masters Max Baumgartner. Eighth grade names listed: Johnnie Bondhus Carl Elsenbast Catherine Foster Kathleen Hendricks Clara Herke Christine Hess Emmet Lambe Earl Masters Mary Murphy Lloyd Nane Nina Olson Clifford Pierson Wilmer Petersen Mathilda Simonsen Laura Smith Carl Spies Mildred Truesdell Peter Wycoff Albert Thompson Dorothy Woodworth.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Glee Club
Supt. Gotke
G. G. Benjamin
Iowa University
Gotke
E. J. Mitchell
Charlie L. Simmons
Lloyd G. Gardner
Jorgen C. Larsen
S. Arlene Myhre
Margaret E George
Edward Mitchell
Bertha E. Hauge
Johnnie Bondhus
Carl Elsenbast
Catherine Foster
Kathleen Hendricks
Clara Herke
Christine Hess
Emmet Lambe
Earl Masters
Mary Murphy Lloyd Nane
Nina Olson Clifford Pierson
Wilmer Petersen
Mathilda Simonsen
Laura Smith
Carl Spies
Mildred Truesdell
Peter Wycoff
Albert Thompson
Dorothy Woodworth
Funeral of Mac Oakes Held After Accidental Death
The funeral for Mac Oakes, who died in an accident while working on electric lines, was held Sunday at 2 pm at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Oakes in Estherville. Rev. L. R. Phillips officiated as 500 neighbors attended the service. Interment was at High Lake cemetery. Survivors include his wife Genevieve Griffin Oakes, parents, a brother Joseph, a sister Grace, and many relatives. The Times extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Out-of-town relatives included E. C. Kent of Indianola, R. F. Oakes of Rock Rapids, G. H. Oakes of Kings, Illinois, the Griffins of Masonville, and C. S. Saucer of Wausau Wisconsin.
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Mac Oakes
J. W. Oakes
L. R. Phillips
Church of Christ
Estherville
Iowa
High Lake Cemetery
P. W. Petersen
Henry Hendricksen
R. M. Butler
Alfred Fink
Dr. Petersen
James Christiansen
Oakes
Times
Swea City
William Mac Oakes
Genevieve Griffin
Masonville
Ringsted
Joseph
Grace
E. C. Kent
Indianola
R. F. Oakes
Rock Rapids
G. H. Oakes
Kings
Illinois
S. Griffins
C. 8. iSaucer
Wausau
Wisconsin
War pictures next Tuesday at Graettinger Hawkeye
On Tuesday evening June 7 at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger the 168th Infantry history will be shown in official U S Signal Corps motion pictures. The program features decorating Col Tinley and Mayor Brewer, an aeroplane battle, destruction of a German plane, prisoners and a victorious ace, plus a day of actual combat including zero hour rockets artillery in front line trenches and first aid under shell fire. The homecoming sequence shows landing in New York and welcomes at Clinton Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Captain T J Hession of Graettinger and Earl Caddock appear in action. A government property presentation will accompany each view. The show, under the American Legion, is expected to draw a record Graettinger attendance.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
168Th
U. S.’ Signal Corps
Col
Tinley
New York
Clinton
Cedar, Rapids
Des Moines
T. J. Hession
Grunettinger
Earl Caddock
American Legion
Memorial Day Observed at Graettinger with Pageant
Graettinger marked Memorial Day with a morning march by the American Legion and a ceremony at cemeteries. The afternoon program at the opera house featured Rev. A R Cuthbert, attorney Dan Kelly of Emmetsburg delivering addresses, a Memorial pageant, and the closing song America.
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Graettinger
American Legion
Opera House
A. R. Cuthbert
Lake Park
Dan Kelly
Emmetsburg
Kelly
Iowa
America
Appel and Jorgensen Henry Appel Wedding Notice
Henry Appel and Kathryn Jorgensen were united in marriage at South Walnut church with Rev. Hansen officiating. The couple will reside northwest of Kaettinger. Appel, a Denmark native, is esteemed for thrift and industry, while the bride recently arrived from Denmark and was a guest at the Mortensen home prior to the ceremony. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Henry Appel
Kathryn ‘Johanna Jorgensen
Denmark
South Walnut Church
H. P. K. Hansen
Kaettinger
Appel
Neils H. Mortensen
Iman
Reeves Brothers Victors at Emmetsburg
Reeves brothers Ben and Vangie Reeves defeated carnival athletes in Emmetsburg Saturday evening. Vangie won a heavyweight wrestling finish. Ben won by half nelson after a brief boxing match. Reeves threw three wrestlers in twenty minutes, not carnival men. Graettinger cheers for Graettinger.
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Ben
Vangie Reeves
Graettinger
Mr. Reeves
Hendricksen Buick Recovered in MankatoMinnesota
Peter Hendricksen retrieved his Buick in Mankato Minnesota after a thief abandoned it on a street and took a new Hudson to continue. The Hendricksen car remained undamaged and carried Palo Alto county numbers and a certificate issued to a woman named Walnut. Walnut has not been located to date.
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Peter Hendricksen
Mankato
Minnesota
Hendricksen
Palo Alto County
Walnut
Graettinger Beats Ruthven 7 to 6 In Late Rally
Graettinger defeated Ruthven 7 to 6 on Sunday afternoon as Ruthven rallied from a 7 to 3 deficit in the ninth inning. A stranger pitcher in Graettinger reportedly pitched well while Graettinger claimed about $13 winner’s share amid light attendance.
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Graettinger
Ruthven
Larsen Sanitarium Treatment Ad for Rheumatism and More
Advertisement for L. P. C. Larsen offering a treatment at his residence for rheumatism constipation stomach trouble piles bladder trouble asthma bronchitis liver and kidney complaints corns bunions ingrown toenails sprains bruises headaches hair loss and new hair growth.
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L. P. C. Larsen
Red Cross Meeting June 7 in Emmetsburg
A county wide Red Cross gathering for all officers and committee members is set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the assembly hall Courthouse Emmetsburg The meeting aims to address urgent community issues and establish a constructive program W H Cundy Chicago field representative will attend W F Eagan chairman Palo Alto County
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Assembly Hall
Emmetsburg
W. H. Cundy
Chicago
W. F. Eagan
Palo Alto
Three Day Celebration At Emmetsburg Planned
Emmetsburg will host a three day celebration organized by the American Legion from July 4 to 6. Further details are to be announced later by local officials and sponsors.
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Emmetsburg
American Legion of
Thomas Mahan Visited Estherville Wednesday
Local note reports Thomas Mahan from Estherville was down in town on Wednesday.
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Thomas Mahan
Estherville
Graettinger and Terril Boy Teams Tie In 14 Innings
Graettinger and Terril played 14 innings at Terril Monday afternoon, the game called for darkness with the score tied 7 to 7. Terril tied it in the ninth as Farmer of Swea City, pitching for Terril, hit a three bagger in the thirteenth but was stranded at third. Bert Montgomery pitched well for Graettinger. The local club, hampered by rain, hopes to improve with practice and plans a trip to Mallard next Sunday to face the Mallard Ducks.
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Graettinger
Terril
Farmer
Swea City
Mone
Bert Montgomery
Mallard
Mallard Ducks
Car Fire Damages Murphy Family Ford On Weekend Ride
M. L. Murphys car caught fire Saturday evening as they traveled home flames burst from under the hood forcing the family to jump out Chris Jensen of Jensen Auto Company arrived and extinguished the blaze with a chemical extinguisher The connections and coils were burned and the radiator solder melted The car can be repaired but Mr Murphy plans to buy a Buick Six soon
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M. L. Murphy
Murphy
Ford
Chris Jensen
Jensen Auto Company
Day Of Actual Battle Shown At Hawkeye Theatre
A day of actual battle will be shown at the Hawkeye theatre Tuesday evening June 7th when the official history of the 168th Infantry is presented in motion pictures. Buy your stickers from the Boy Scouts.
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Hawkeye Theatre
168Th
Boy Scouts
Card of Thanks from the Oakes Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance in our recent bereavement. Grateful for warm sympathy and beautiful floral gifts from Mrs Mac Oakes and Mr and Mrs J W Oakes and Family.
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Mac Oakes
M. R
J. W. Oakes
Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation Services June 6
Divine services will be held Sunday June 6 at 2 o clock in the afternoon at the Methodist church in the German language. Rev J E Avdrene is the pastor.
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Ev. Lutheran Zion Congregation
Methodist
J. E.avdrene
Investiture of Monsignor Farrelly at Emmetsburg
Yesterday forenoon at Assumption church Emmetsburg Rt Rev Monsignor P F Farrelly received investiture in a solemn high mass. Bishop Lrumm Des Moines preached an impressive address as did Bishop Heelan Sioux City with many priests from Iowa and neighboring states in attendance. Knights of Columbus 15 fourth degree in full dress stood before the communion rail. Afterward visiting clergy dined at the K C hall hosted by Ladies Aid. A golden jubilee program and reception follow at 7:30 pm. public invited. The Times extends hearty congratulations.
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Assumption Church
Emmetsburg
P. F. Farrelly
Monsignor
Farrelly
Lrumm
Des Moines
Heelan
Sioux City
Iowa
Catholic Societies
Emimetsburg
Father Farrelly
Benedict XV
Fater Farrelly
K. C. Hall
the Times
Monsignor Farrelly
Richards Defeats Refsell In Wallingford Wrestling Match
Friday evening in Wallingford George Richards defeated Martin Refsell in a two fall match. Richards won the first fall in seven and a half minutes and the second in four and a half minutes. Both men are well known in Graettinger and the bout drew much local interest.
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Wallingford
George Richards
Martin Refsell
Richards
Graettinger
I C O F Convention Set for Ayrshire June 7
The county I C O F convention will be held at Ayrshire on Tuesday June 7 a special program has been arranged All members of the order in Graettinger and vicinity are invited to attend Remember the duo Tuesday June 7
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Ayrshire
Order
Graettinger
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M. E
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M.E. Church
Hall
Jorgensen
Reeves Brothers Victors
Buick
Gruettinger
Larsen Sanitarium
Red Cross
Geo. Richards
Martin Ressell
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