08 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists city figures including a mayor and street commissioner among others. It mentions church services at Mitraovisit and a Norwegian Lutheran church with times noted for morning and evening worship per the pastor’s announcement.
Cummins carried the county by 417 votes while Bergeson won the representative seat by 33. Stedman edged in as auditor by 484, Kelley topped treasurer by 680, Carney a Democrat won the sheriff race by 458, and Williams captured county attorney by 481. D. W. Cameron and J. B. Graettinger were elected justices over Verguson and O Connor.
Old Soldiers plan excursions to battlefields including Vicksburg Chattanooga Shiloh and Andersonville with multiple departure dates from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Springfield. Arrangements include travel by Rock Island Line via Chicago and the Memorial events on November 1st 10th 12th 20th and 28th. Local officials were elected including township clerk Peter Doulon and constables J P Malas and Mike Dargon.
Thompson for assessor submits Graettinger Public School report for the month ending Oct 26 1906. High Room totals include enrollment and attendance figures with several named pupils and teachers listed. Grammar, Intermediate, and Primary rooms show enrollments and attendance percentages. A public auction note and local notices appear, alongside obituaries and community notices from Graettinger Iowa.
Fragmentary OCR content mentions medical symptoms such as colds fever heartache and pain relief, with illegible references to locations and dates. No clear individuals or organizations emerge from the readable portions.
In Tuesday’s election the Itstce of Peace was chosen for a fourth term. The victor is described as a good man by supporters and observers alike.
Cuilen Bros offer a cerloid deal on apples at 2.25 per barrel for this week only. Readership is advised to take advantage of the limited-time price.
A notice from J H Brenan of Graettinger Iowa states he has just purchased a complete outfit of pump and mill clothes and is prepared to take on various kinds of work on short notice.
Florence in Spink County and Osborn in Faulk County rapid growth ahead with towns platted and private sales of lots. Six to one million bushels of grain to be marketed as the country settles, with populations of around one thousand to two thousand in a short time. Town site agent Thomas A. Way reports on sites near Brentford and Osaboron in Minnesota rail link areas.
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