Two Marriages In Graettinger And Albert Lea
The Immaculate Conception church in Graettinger Iowa united James Mahan and Misa Alice Josephine Bradley on October 6 with Bernard Bradley as best man and Elizabeth Mahan as bridesmaid. The couple will live on the old Ed Mahan homestead after November and begin housekeeping on the farm. In Albert Lea Minnesota Jordan Erickson and Esther Pierson were wed September 29 with Earl Erickson as best man and Alvina Pierson as bridesmaid. They will live above the Erickson Hardware in Graettinger and join local friends and the Graettinger community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mahan
J.” “L. Mahan
Misa
Alice Josephine Bradley
M. R. Bradley
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception
Iowa
Kelly
Bernard
Ed Mahan
John J. Mahan
J. L. Mahan
Mihan
Erickson
Pierson
Jordan Erickson
Esther Pierson
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Preus
Earl
Alvina Pierson
Ainter
Mra. C. K. Pierson
Albert
Lea
Mra
Ira Erickson
Kengett
The
Erickson Hardware
Times
Bullet at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday Night
The picture Bullet plays at the Hawkeye Theatre Saturday evening October 9. Also showing Theresia and a splendid movie Speedy Marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye’ ‘Theatre
Public Auctions Highlight Local Farm Sales and Hogs
A series of farm auctions in Gradinger and Wallingford spotlight sales by V. R. Reeves Lloyd Wheeler C I Skattebo and D C Barringer O R Gardner. Dates span October 9 12 16 18 and 20 with details on livestock hogs cattle poultry alfalfa hay and farm machinery plus terms and free lunch at noon.
Splendid Milch Cows And Chickens Auction At Lloyd Wheeler
At Lloyd Wheeler's sale on October 12 he offers seven splendid milch cows one from a Ringeted dairy herd and 600 chickens. With high egg and poultry prices his lot should draw bidders from afar. Eckley posted a $48 average Friday selling fifty head. Audlowsey Ben Reeves noted a very successful sale and warned of another auction on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wheeler
Ringeted
Eckley
W. C. Eckley
Audlowsey
Ben Reeves
Reeved
Free Toys With Candy Draws Kids In Time Promotion
A fragment notes a Time magazine promotion offering a free toy with a candy package. The item targets children and mentions a 160 unit quantity. No clear dates or organizations beyond Time.
Fatal Double Accident Near Mallard Claims Estherville Woman
Mrs. Anna Hill, 60, of Estherville, died after a Sunday crash on Primary 17 between Mallard and Havelock. The collision occurred as Mrs. Hill and her daughter rode with George Fisher to Hatherville, after his son drove the car carrying Mrs. Dejka, whose vehicle went into a ditch following a failed gas adjustment. A second unidentified driver struck Hill at the trailer, fleeing the scene. Hill suffered multiple fractures and died Monday at Emmetsburg hospital. The incident was observed by Thomas Shaviland who noted a West Bend license plate on the fatal car.
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Anna Hill
Estherville
Emmatsburg Hospital
Mallard
Havelock
Peral Dejka
Tate
George Fisher
Hatherville
Fisher
Dejka
Ford
Emmetsburg
Jumping Jail Birds Escape From County Jail
Frank Smith and James Welch, two notorious gunmen, escaped the Emmet county jail using saws smuggled in by Minneapolis accomplices. They fled between four and six Wednesday afternoon, stole a car that evening, and have not been seen since. The pair were jailed on robbery charges against George Graves of Estherville, and a prior escape led to nightly guards and a cage on the second floor.
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Frank Smith
James Welch
Minneapolis
Whittemore
Stag
Birda
Lberty
Brennan Ag Hay
Smith
Ochayedan
Emmet County
Emmetaburig
George Graves
Estherville
Social Home Club Meeting at Mrs Duus Home
The asocial Home club will hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs Pete Duus on Tuesday October 12. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Asocial Home Club
Pete Duus
Rebekah Lodge Bake Sale to be Held Saturday
The Rebekah lodge will hold a bake sale in Graettinger on Saturday October 9. Various articles will be placed on display and the patronage of the public is cordially solicited.
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V. R. Reeves
V. BR. Reeves
Woodman Hall
Gradinger
Reeves
Rebekah
Graettinger
Angle
Willing Workers Bazaar At Hoping Church
The Willing Workers Bazaar will be held at the Hoping church Wednesday evening October 18. Lunch will be served and many fancy articles will be placed on sale. All are invited to attend. Bert Griggs baby injured Tuesday by a fall, required an operation early Wednesday morn. Friends of the family hope for a complete recovery.
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Bert Griggs
Oil Station Robbery In Estherville Sunday Evening
Two strangers robbed an Estherville oil station Sunday evening, holding manager Mr. Weigand at gunpoint and taking $150. The assailants, described as about 84 years old, left before the authorities arrived. the report notes the manager did not obtain their license plate number.
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Estherville
Weigand
Windsor Hotel Changes Hands in Graettinger
Wm. Fisher of Emmetsburg assumes management of the Windsor Hotel and Cafe after purchasing the three story building from John Paulsen. The Reeves family, long residents, plan to relocate to California with daughter Geneva joining a Los Angeles high school. The Graettinger Times extends best wishes to the new proprietors and the Reeves for their future welfare in the west.
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Wm. Fisher
Emmetsburg
Windsor
Mr. Reeves
John Paulsen
Fisher
West
Los Angeles
Reeves
Nere
Guthrie Center
J. A. Spies
Reaves
City Marnher
Dunn Brothers
Carl Spies
J. P. Jensen
Graettinger
the Times
Thiasity
Car Stolen at Clay County Fair Stripped
Alfred Westergard reported his car stolen at the Clay county fair last week. The vehicle was later found north of Spencer with the thieves stripping it of valuables, resulting in a significant loss to Mr. Westergard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Westergard
Clay County
Spencer
Westergard
Trinity College at Emmetsburg Sun day gridiron clash
St Marys of Emmetsburg visits Trinity College of Sioux City for a Sunday afternoon football game at Emmetsburg. The contest, set for 3 o'clock, is billed as a top northwest Iowa matchup this fall, with St Marys boasting a stingy goal line this season.
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Emmetsburg
St. Mary's of
Trnity College of
Sioux City
Iowa
St. Mary’s
Two Inch Rain Deluges Territory Overnight
A late night storm struck from the north bringing two inches of rain as reported by J. T. Michaels. The Royal Neighbors host a card party at Woodman hall on October 12 featuring Progressive Five Hundred and refreshments, with all invited.
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J. T. Michaels
Times
Woodman Hall
Iowa Trio Orchestra to Host Weekly Dance at Woodman Hall
The Iowa Trio orchestra conducts a 60e dance at Woodman hall Friday evening this week and plans dances every Friday thereafter, inviting local dancers to attend.
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Iowa Trio Orchestra
Woodman Hall
Reverend Mekkelson departs for Plover Church
Rev. C. J. Mekkelson, pastor of the M. K. church for five years, is transferred to the Plover church and will move his family soon. Rev. I. C. McNulty of Somers, Iowa, succeeds him here. The community treasurers his steady service and welcomes the incoming minister. Next Sunday he will lead services at the M. E. B. church.
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C. J. Mekkelson
M. K
Plover
I. C. McNulty
Somers
Iowa
Mekkelson
Fam Wy
M. FE
M. EB
Community Reception for Mekkelsons Monday Evening
A community reception will be held at Woodman hall Monday evening October 11 in honor of Rev. and Mrs C J Mekkelson and family who are soon to leave for their new home at Plover. This is to be a community affair with all friends of Rev and Mrs Mekkelson welcome.
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Woodman Hall
C. J. Mekkelson
Plover
Mrs. Mekkelson
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Wallingford
Wheelar
Grodland & Reeves
J. A
Nelson
Wheeler
Gravettinger
C. I. Skattebo
Skattebo
Liberty Giant, Jr
O. R. Gardner
Poland
Gold Mine
Diamond Mara
Towa
G. R. Gardner
Graeniger
Trinity College At
Rev. Mekkelson
Plover Church
Radiona
Jensen Hardware
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