John Wilson Died Thursday Funeral Held Sunday
John Wilson a respected community member died Thursday after a surgical operation at Emmetsburg hospital. Funeral Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating, large attendance, interment at Catholic cemetery northeast of town. He was born September 20, 1858 in Brooklyn New York, aged 69, married Johanna Shea in 1884, father of nine with six living. He and his wife moved here 37 years ago, farming then buying a home in Graettinger. A devout Catholic and honest neighbor, he leaves a large family and many friends. The Time extends sympathy to his wife and children. out-of-town mourners attended the funeral.
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John Wilson
Emmetsburgh Hospital
Father Kelly
J. L
J. B
Patrick Lambe
D. E. McCarty
Martin Laughlin
C. F .Leonard
John W. Wilson
Brooklyn
New York
Johanna E. Shea
Otto Creek
Jackson County
Iowa
Wilson
Mary
J. C. Wilson
John Rathman
Clarence Richardson
James
Fairmont
Minnesota
John Washington
Ruthven
Graettinger
Mr. Wilson
Max Starkedfort Dodge
John’ Cramer
Hatherville
Henry Schmit
Armatrong
My. Wwaanington
Marjorie
James Nolan
James Kelly
Emmatsburg
Wilcox
Birthday Cheers for 78th Mr Michaels
Surprised by family and friends, Mr Michaels marked his 78th birthday at his home with a thoughtful gift. He remains hearty and active in his occupation as foreman, with well wishes for continued health and strength in the years ahead. Loring Brereton of Brereton and Bauck died Monday from meningitis after a short illness tied to spinal meningitis while working on a road grading contract north of Gracttinger. he is survived by his daughter.
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Michaels
Michaela
Hia
Loring Brereton
Brereton, &Bauck
North
Gracttinger
Busy Bees Bazaar Slated for Hawkeye Theatre Basement
The Busy Bees plan a bazaar in the Hawkeye theatre basement this Saturday November 12. Numerous useful articles will be for sale and homemade candy will be offered. Grachtinger residents are reminded to support the Busy Bees on bazaar day.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Basket Social at Iverson School Near Graettinger
A basket social will be held Friday November 18 at the Iverson school located three miles east and two miles north of Graettinger. A program will be given and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Lillian Sandvig is the teacher.
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Iverson School
Graettinger
Misa Lillian Sandvig
Basket Social Friday Near Graettinger
A basket social and program will be held at the school four miles south of Graettinger Friday evening November 11. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and a cordial invitation is extended to all. Misa Mary Murphy is the teacher.
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Graettinger
Misa Mary Murphy
Wallingford man buys DeLaval milking machine
Nels Mortensen of Wallingford neighborhood recently purchased a fine new DeLaval milking machine from Jensen Hardware. Mr. Jensen has sold many of these machines during the past year and all are giving excellent satisfaction.
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Nels Mortensen
Wallingford
Jensen Hardware
Jensen
Legion Dance at Hawkeye Theatre Next Monday
A Legion dance will be held at the Hawkeye theatre next Monday evening November 14. Music will be furnished by Jim Luchter's Milford orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to attend.
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Legion
Hawkeye Theatre
Jim Luchter
Orchestra
Milford
Red Cross Drive Delayed Until Next Week
Notice states necessary supplies did not arrive this week so the Red Cross member drive will be held next week.
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Red Cross
Grain-Storehouse Construction Under Way Near Osgoo
A large grain-storehouse is being built south of the concrete elevator, with Hooy e Construction Co of Minneapolis as contractor. Workmen push to finish before extreme cold. Local residents and families are noted visiting, traveling, and attending events including funerals and bazaars.
Lutheran Ladies Bazaar And Supper At Hawkeye Theatre
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid society will hold its annual bazaar in the Hawkeye theatre basement on Saturday November 12. Lunch will be served in the afternoon and a chicken supper will also be available for 6 cents for adults and 2 cents for children. Many useful articles will be for sale and the public is invited.
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Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Death of Mrs Briggs in Steamboat Rock Tragic Stove Explosion
Mrs Frank Briggs of this place mourns the death of sister-in-law Mrs Wm Briggs of Steamboat Rock Iowa. She died from burns after a cook stove exploded in her home. She lived eight hours but never regained consciousness. She visited here on various occasions and will be remembered by many locals. All regret the sad tragedy.
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Frank Briggs
Inlaw
Wm. Briggs
Steamboat Rock
Iowa
Briggs
Millinery Sale Opened This Week By Mrs Westergard
Conducting a millinery sale by Mrs Henry Westergard opens this week with hats priced at 1 and 2 dollars per table and one quarter off on remaining stock. The sale features a large selection of fall and winter millinery and invites early purchase to ensure selection.
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Henry Westergard
Corn Picker Accident Claims Nine Fingers
The article reports a corn picker accident resulting in nine fingers lost by a man named Kathman during harvest. It notes numerous injuries in the corn picking season and mentions friends mourning the incident as the week ends.
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Kathman
James Quinn Suffered Hand Injury at Grain Elevator
James Quinn of Bud Phelen’s firm sustained a severe hand injury in a grain elevator incident last week. No bones were broken though the hand was badly mangled. Friends regret the accident and extend well wishes. DP.T.A. Meeting Next Tuesday Night at High School is announced with a planned program and cordial invitation to all.
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James
Quinn
James Quinn
Bud Phelen
High School Carnival Profit and Plans for Athletics
The carnival raised about 153 dollars with roughly 100 dollars in expenses and funded basketball uniforms. Organizers praise the event as a fan festival, credit J A Jensen and Rev Faul for light repairs, and outline basketball schedule and upcoming school decisions including a new gym floor and Christmas break.
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Rev. Faul
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Wee Seeeree Armstrong
Dee
West Bend
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Ayrshire
Ruthven
Lake Center
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Palo Alto Co
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Reeves
Margaret Lambe
Clyssea
Rochester
Carrie Herke
Election of librarians and carnival parade at Graettinger high school
Tuesday meetings elected four librarians from each class to run the high school library with rotating duties and hours. The parade Friday promoted the upcoming carnival with prizes for floats and costumes, a dog show, and entries including Miss Graettinger Ervin Clemitson. Receipts exceeded 160 dollars despite expenses, and delegates to Atlantic City were urged.
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Chamber of Horrors
Atlantic City
Ervin Clemitson
Misa Graettinger
Virginia Hansen
Basket Social at Walnut School on November 16
Christina Hess announces a basket social at Walnut School District No 8 on Wednesday November 16. A good program is promised and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Lunch will be served.
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Walnut School
Christina Hess
Basket Social Clears Eighty Six Dollars At Wolfe School
The Wolfe school social east of town Friday drew a large crowd with a fine program. Receipts totaled 86 dollars, about 30 dollars of which came from the event. Miss Marie Laughlin, the teacher, expressed satisfaction with the results.
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Wolfe
Marie Laughlin
McFadden's Flats at Hawkeye theater this Friday and Saturday
Charlie Murray and Chester Conklin star in McFadden's Flats at the Hawkeye theater Friday and Saturday evenings. The comedy promises a mansion of mirth with six reel apartments of modern inconveniences and a thousand laughs. Don’t miss these two great stars in a wonderful treat.
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Charlie Murray
Chester Conkelin
Bazaar by Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Draws Big Attendance
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society bazaar drew strong crowds with a noon chicken dinner, evening meals, and a large night crowd. A showing of the film Laddie complemented afternoon and evening activities, with lunches in Hawkeye theatre basement and booths selling many articles. The event was a decided success.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Our Tuesday Weather Report for corn picking
The past week was cool but pleasant with no snow. Saturday stayed below freezing all day but no snow made it feel less harsh. Sunday was pleasant while Monday brought a damp south wind. A few flakes fell at night and disappeared by Tuesday morning. Many people are busy with corn picking these days.
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Mercury
Vernon School Basket Social And Farm Bureau Program
A Farm Bureau meeting plus a basket social and pupil program will occur Wednesday evening, November 16, at the Vernon school five miles east of Graettinger. The Lost Island string band will provide music, lunch will be served, and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Marguerite Ferguson is in charge.
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Farm Bureau
Vernon School
Graettinger
Lost Island String Band
Marguerite Ferguson
Waldorf College to Meet St Marys High in Emmetsburg
Waldorf College and St. Marys High School clash in Emmetsburg on Friday afternoon with a 3 PM kickoff. St Marys, noted for one of the top high school teams in the state, faces Waldorf, a heavier squad, in what is expected to be an exceptionally interesting contest.
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Waldorf College
Emmetsburg
St. Mary's High School
St. Mary's
Clinic at Coleman Hospital to Hold November 14
Estherville residents are advised a clinic at Coleman hospital on November 14 will involve handling many surgical gases. Dr. Coleman has received numerous inquiries about the date and expects interest in the event.
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Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Coleman
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