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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1915

Page

2

Correll Installs New College President in Brooklyn

The first address by Dr. E T Devine of Columbia University opened the inaugural program for the new college president Dr Flint. Governor W Clarke praised contributions in an after dinner speech. Flint, a Canadian born naturalized American, brings practical aims and broad educational experience to the post.

Correll Flint States Brooklyn Iowa Morningside College E. T. Devine Columbia University Cornell College Devine W. Clarke

Corners of Iowa colleges in a new era of education

A Iowa gathering highlighted President Flint’s inaugural at Cornell College with leaders from universities and churches praising scholarship ideals and progressive yet practical education. The event drew hundreds, including many teachers, alumni, and ministers, marking a new era in Cornell’s history and prosperity.

Cornell Deyoe Albert B. Cummins Iowa Thomas JI. Macbride State University of Iowa Cornell College George E. Vincent University of Minnesota John A. Marquis Coe College Flint Caleb T. Winchester Wesleyan University New England Francis J. McConnell Denver Hugh D. Atchison Dubuque R. W. Cooper Upper Iowa University Charles M. Stuart Garrett Biblical Institute Abbie S. Abbott Cedar Rabids Nancy J. Carpenter Iowa State Teachers’ College

Tragedy in Freight Yards Kills Ames Youth

Phillip McNutt of Ames died after falling beneath a moving freight car in Davenport Iowa. He and four companions boarded freights en route to Iowa City for a Iowa Ames football game. McNutt died at the scene. three other youths escaped unharmed as the group rode freights, a practice linked to college student customs. The family, formerly from near Algona, mourns the 16 year old popular student whose death unsettles relatives.

Phillip McNutt Ames Rock Island Davenport Towa Des Moines Iowa City McNutt Algona Palo Alto

Iverson District Wedding and Local Visits at Graettinger Opera House

A very large crowd gathered in Graettinger for the Lee Master Cunningham wedding and dance at the opera house Wednesday. Several Iverson district residents and visitors attended, including Jorgen Jacobson from Rochester Minnesota, Miss Dorothea Blueck headed home to Dakota, and the Lew Iverson and Wicks families visiting.

Lew Iverson L. Jacobson Dorothea Dlueck Dakota Rose Bergum Graettinger Ole Wicks LeWallen Tyler

Prices listed for most stock sold at auction

Oscar Olson and Mr. Sandanger have rented the old McCarty farm in Nelson's district for the coming year. Several locals attended a surprise party at the Lammers home in Sack Creek Tuesday evening. No school was held on Thanksgiving.

Oscar Olson Sandanger Lave McCarty Mr. Nelson Lammers Sack Creek

Local notices and community events round Estherville area

Burr Oalk and Mrs Flemming spent Sunday at Horns Roy Young attended meetings in Estherville Mr and Mrs C B Larson at L A Larson’s Betten Refsell visiting from Jewell Thanksgiving activities Frank Weir delivered cows to W A Weir Friday C C Refsells with Mrs Olson Glenn and Leta Young visiting Mrs Larson Mrs Ole Eggland and Gladys with Mrs C O Refsell S P Young at Estherville Monday Small blaze at Young’s Friday morning confined to one room bed and clothing saved by neighbor help unknown cause thanks extended Spring Grove club to meet December 2 at Spring Grove school house program includes readers and songs Subject Birds to be discussed next meeting

Burr Oalk Flemming Horn’s Roy Young Estherville C. B. Larson L. A. Larson's Betten Refsell Jewell Spening Frank Weir W. A. Weir C. C. Refsells C. C. Olson Glenn Leta Young Mrs. Larson Ole Eggland Gladys C. O. Refsell S. P. Young Young Agnes Strand Elma Bolstad Blanche Olson Cadee Era Olaf Walden

District visitors mingle in weekend Ruthven townings

District No. Harley Craft visited the Miles home Sunday. Grace Matson and friend Ethel Sheffield visited Sunday. Theodore Christiansen and Alma Johnson were Gradlinger callers Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Miles were Ruthven callers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Olson visited Ruthven Sunday with Theodore Christiansen.

Harley Craft Miles Home Grace Matson Ethel Sheffield Will Olson Theodore Christiansen Mma Johnson Gradlinger C. C. Miles Ruthven Theodore Christansen

Minnetonka Family Visits Highlight Weekend News

Mr and Mrs Nes Matson and children visited at the Manniy Knutson home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Miles were visiting the Sheffield home Sunday evenings. Mr and Mrs Jim Smith were callers Monday. George Lester and Fred Evang waited at the G C Miles home Sunday. Mildred Truesdell spent the evening with friends Finn Sheffield. Charley Iverson visited Sunday at his brother Vetes home. Mrs Chris Norris was morning callers Monday.

Nes Matson Manniy Knutson Mrs. Miles Sheffield Jim Smith George Lester Fred Evang G. C. Miles Mildred Truesdell Finn Sheffield Charley Iverson Brother Vete Chris Norris

Town Painters Work On Water Tank And Windmill

Ringsted dispatch notes local happenings as painters arrived early in the week to repaint the water tank and windmill. Several residents return from trips while others suffer minor injuries, and Jens Fink celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with family gathered at home.

P. L. Peterson Alfred Petersen Jens Fink

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