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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

7

Graduation Names and Town News From Fenton

The Fenton Reporter lists graduates Cecil Bailey Au dra Bolin Silas Beevers Mabel Dreyer Viola Hoadley Glenn Haase Pearl Haase Nellie McFall Luella Newel Charles Osborn Lester Osborn Ernest Ruske Myrtle Schmidkunz Ellen Wilberg and notes motto Build for character not for fame class colors Salmon and Black class flower Pink carnation. It also reports the wedding of Mrs Alice Weisbrod to W P Weisbrod at Algona attended by close relatives Rev Smiley officiating and a reception at the bride's parents home. The couple traveled home in an automobile. Additional items mention street mud holes, Roy Miller buying a Ford, Bernice Skinner visiting, and various local names and happenings including an auto accident involving Tillie Haase and H C Lindsey, Esther Weisbrod securing a teaching position in Gowrie, a Birthday Club shower for James Schwartz, Ottosen campaigning for Congress, and local health notes.

Fenton Reporter Cecil O. Bailey Audra B. Bolin Silas E. Beevers Mabel C. Dreyer Viola P. Hoadley Pearl A. Haase Nellie Mae McFall Luella A. Newel Charles W. Osborn Lester L. Osborn Ernest W. Ruske Myrtle W. Schmidkunz Ellen Wilberg Fenton Roy Miller Fenton Hardware Company Bernice Skinner Algona Meyer G. W Ers C. W Nels Lauritzen L. J F. C LeRoy Newel Gaylord Johnson John Dempsey H.C. Lindsey Henrik 3. C. Fauerby Tillie Haase H. C. Lindsey Lindsey Miss Haase Esther Weisbrod Philp Weisbrod Highland Park College Gowrie James Schwartz Chris Ottosen Ottosen Tenth Frank P. Woods

Ruthven News Highlights Local Growth and Social Life

The Ruthven Commercial Club promotes the Diagonal Trail as a major auto route while residents from Ringsted arrive with Philip Klavin to work for John Wanggard. A wedding unites Emma Larson and Fred Grange at the Larson home. a new bungalow rises in northwest Ruthven. The club fixes September 12 to 14 for the fall festival, 1916, and a fire in Wartoad, Minnesota, costs four lives with others rescued.

Commercial Club Ruthven Ford Barney Hesvig Fred Smith W. C. Halstead Roy Monk Will Brown D. Rosacker Austin N. J. Needham J. Heisler Jim Hallowell Henry Clausing C. W. Brady Earl Eldridge Willhite N. W. Rouse Wartoad Minn George May Ernest Hanson Dickens

Shire Stallion JIM 3534 Breeding Terms at Ellis Farm

Shire stallion JIM No 3534 a 1850 pound bay horse is offered for the 1916 season at a farm west of the Kelly schoolhouse. Terms include 10 dollars to insure a live foal and 8 dollars to insure a mare with foal. Breeder bears service-fee risk if he leaves locality. Ellis owner disclaims liability for accidents.

Jim Kelly School Ellis

Land for sale trade in Southern Minnesota

Property offered for exchange in Worthington Minnesota. Seller P F Conlon invites trades for residence or merchandise and will match the trade. Contact Worthington Minnesota.

Iland Minnesota P. F. Conlon Worthington Minn

Executions Sale Notice for Knudlson Estate in Palo Alto

The unsdesigned age executer of the Helauite of Christian Knudlson deceased will sell by order of the District Court of Iowa in Palo Alto County at Block def Spies subdivision Out-Lots in Grach tinger Paulo Alto County. Terms require 1000 down and balance in cash with abstract equity tendered soon. Sale on May 27 1916 at 2:00 PM on described premises.

Christian Knudlson District Court of the State of Towa Palo Alto County Spies Grachtinger Paulo Alto

Local Candidate Declares Iowa State Senate Bid 47th District

Announcement by Henry C. Adams of Algona Iowa stating intention to run for State Senate in Iowa's 47th district subject to the Republican primary on June 5 1916. He argues state government should be run as economically as private business.

Iowa Senate B. Francis

Wigdah Announces Candidacy in Republican Primary

Representative L announces candidacy for the nomination as representative from Talo Alto county in the Republican Primary in June. The statement names L. O. Wigdah as the candidate seeking the party’s support.

Talo Alto County L. O. Wigdah

Anderson Announces Candidacy for Representative

Anderson announces candidacy for the office of representative from this county subject to the Democratic primaries in June 0.1.

Jackson Announces Candidacy for Palo Alto Sheriff

J W Jackson announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Palo Alto County on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1916 primary decision.

Palo Alto County J. W. Jackson

Candidate Notice for Sheriff and Supervisor Race

J Wand announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primaries in June. Hans Westergard declares candidacy for Supervisor Fourth District subject to Democratic primaries in June.

Candidate Announces Candidacy for Fourth District Supervisor

Thereby announce myself as I candidate for the republican nomination for supervisor from the Fourth Ihstrict, subject to the action of the primaries in June.

Sherif Hans Westergard Crain

Nomination for Crain’s Fourth District Supervisor Seat

An announcement declares a candidate nomination for Crain to the Fourth district supervisory post with the filing or action targeted for June. The brief indicates the nomination is subject to a June date or process.

Adams for State Senate Promises Honest, Efficient Government

A candidate pledge from James C. Adams of Algona Iowa to voters emphasizing better state finances, economy, and reform. He pledges support for honesty, self government, and reduced influence of political rings, urging votes on June 5.

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Gilbert & Bennett Charley Jensen Graettinger H. J. Huskamps West Bend Hans Frederik Viggo Hansen Aage Hansen Demark Ringsted Old Country Philip Klavin Denmark John Wanggard F. C. C. Lange Theo. Haase W. H E. A. Huskamp CG. F.ruske Bertha Garo Agnes ‘Gaard Nettie Knutson L. C. Wig‘dahl T. T. Johnson Milford James Ruthven Sioux City Babe Josephine Torpey Land Margaret Washington Charter Oak Somalia N Albert Culver Farmers’ Savings Bank Jessie Bowden Spenesi Emmetsburg Philatheas Flossie Grafft Bertha Grodt M. EB M. F. Burton Esther‘ville Ed Cole Fort Dodge E. J. Brown Three Forks Montana Yellowstone Park E. L. Archer Messers Geo. Roland Pete Layson Will Moran Nels Nelson van Overland Bert Aldrich Farmers' Grain Co J. B. Lambe Rhone Island Pat Lambe W.H. Noble C. T.sevdy J. P. Conway C Graettinger W. J. Louis R.P.D Farmers Savings Park Wallingford Lewis Lippold BR. F Sande Christian Knudigon Henry C. Adams Jrune Anderson J. Wand State Senate Lowa Jowa PNT Touma L. B. Francis H. BE. Shartle Rathyen,Iowa Cameron D. W. Cameron Graettinger IOW
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