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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
3
Sullivan, publisher, reflects on anti pistol laws and crime in New York, argues population protection by citizen gun ownership, and warns laws may aid criminals. Also discusses business prosperity linked to peace, industrial pacification, and the need for peaceful capital investment. Ends with a tribute to student Arthur.
High School notes record the unexpected death of Arthur Bonstead, a freshman two years ago, praised for trustworthiness and conscientious conduct. He was never spoken to about missed work, showed consideration for others, and carried himself without priggishness.
An old trade advertisement extols McCormick Deering farming equipment. It touts the Manure Spreader and Balance Rider Cultivator with design praise, price notes, and testimonials from local farmers including Robt. Starkey and Henry Baedke.
By virtue of a district court execution to Sheriff R L Shea from Palo Alto County Iowa a judgment of 1101 60 with costs 55 20 is collected against E B Soper and E B H Soper. Real estate Lots 7 and 8 in Block 1 and Lots 1 and 2 in Block 8 in Burham's addition Emmetsburg will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on June 19 1929 at the Emmetsburg Courthouse between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with sale starting at 10:30 am to satisfy the debt interest and costs. Dated May 21 1929.
Arthur Bonstead has been very ill for two weeks and passed away in Esthville hospital Sunday evening. The community offers sympathy to the family. Numerous local visits and gatherings follow as residents attend graduations, picnics, and social events at Lake Center Spirit Lake Ruthven Graettinger and nearby homes. Many callers and visitors are noted at the homes of Bonstead, Marksen, Christianson, Mason, Glover, and others, with multiple trips to Emmetsburg Ruthven and Graettinger for family and social affairs.
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