Funeral of Mrs. Emmet Moore Held Monday
The community of Graettinger mourns the death of Mrs. Emmet Moore after a two week struggle following an appendicitis operation. Funeral services were held Monday in Estherville Catholic church, burial beside her husband in Estherville cemetery. She was born Sarah Josephine Lillard April 29, 1870, married G. E. Moore in 1888, and moved to Emmet County in 1890, later to Estherville. Survivors include son Ray and daughter Mrs. M. R. McTigue, sisters Hattie Granger and Rose Shilley. The deceased was active, hospitable, and deeply valued by family and neighbors.
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Graettinger
Emmet Moore
Estherville
Father Conway
Sarah Josephine “Lillard Waa
Taylorville
Ilinois
G. E. ‘Moore
Plymouth
Illinois
Emmet County
Towa
High Lake
Moora
Vernon Township Man Dies After Moonshine Incident
A Vernon township man, Jake Dykstra, 28, died after drinking moonshine purchased from Sibrel with two companions also becoming ill. Sibrel fled. Sheriff Shea pursues. Dykstra, formerly from Holland, was buried at Ringsted. The piece warns of dangers of illicit liquor and notes a possible manslaughter charge for those selling it.
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Vernon Township
Polson Hoath
Emmetsburg
Jake Dykstra
Sam Vanderby
Vernon
Lat
D. A. Sthrel
Dykstra
Sibrel
Shea
Holland
Ringsted
May Cream Scoring At Farmers Creamery Highlights and Scores
The second cream scoring at Farmers Creamery occurred on Thursday May 8. Mr. Henderson of the Ames Extension Department conducted the judging with an average delivery score of 87.96. Cream types averaged 90 for sweet cream and 814 for sour cream, while the highest individual score reached 96 and the lowest 71. A large number of samples scored below 92 due to low teat. Several patrons are advised to adjust cream thickness and improve cooling and care to maintain sweetness. The list here names patrons scoring 92 or better, including Christensen, D. T. Christensen, Will Luhman, August Bohemer, H. Clemitson, and many others. Next scoring is scheduled in about two months. Farmers Creamery Company. Henry Hanson, Huttermaker. The Carnival Friday event at Hawkeye Theatre drew a good crowd despite poor weather, with a miniature carnival and attractions organized by the M. E. Ladies' Aid society.
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Farmers Creamery
Henderson
Extension Department of
Ames
Voters approve ten thousand bond for grade school expansion
In a special Monday election voters authorized a $10,000 bond issue to add two grade rooms to the Graattinger school and upgrade the high school ventilating system. The measure passed 125 to 47 with 173 votes cast out of about 6,500 eligible, and local bidders are expected to win the contract, boosting local labor and improving conditions for upper grades though a gymnasium remains postponed.
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Grado
Graattinger
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Misa Spies
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C. J. Mekkelson
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John Hester
John H. Herter
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Brrlotion
Ayo Haroby
Groettinger B. FF
McFarland
Democrat
Iowa
Banka
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Algona
Otto Peterson
Windsor’ Hotel & Cafe
Christensan
H.C. Helgeson
August Bachke
Philip Johnson
Yeseepavee Bees Sd
J.T. Helgeson
Ij. Williamson
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Hawkeye Itheatre
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First National Bank of
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Fred Spica
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