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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
7
A long OCR readout lists names, places, and events from Emmetsburg area life. It mentions visitors, church and school events, fairs, theatre ads, and personal notices including births, deaths, and subscriptions.
Mr and Mrs Lockwood now reside in Emmatsburg with Mr Lockwood holding a railroad operator post on the Milwaukee line. Mrs Alyard and wife came from Emmatsburg to visit friends Wednesday. Joseph Thorsness traveled from Huron Dakota to spend a few days visiting relatives. his wife and children followed after several weeks here. Emma Berguyy accompanied them and will stay this winter. The county fair report is unenthusiastic with racing fair but exhibits poor. Rev Bennett held an auction at the parsonage selling most household goods. Mrs Bennett and children plan to move to Oskaloosa where Evan attends school. Bennett will pursue evangelical work and travel to the Black Hills.
Names Louise Borndorfner Alta Jensvold Edna Ruehle Lillian Gabrielson and Fster Paulsen are cited as misspelled in a last week list. A claim mentions a five dollar or 60 cent value for candy offered free to the first five recipients.
Parents, school officers and others are urged to visit the school. The School Board set Wednesday as a holiday, boosting attendance the rest of the week. Misses Oyeut Cameron and Borguin visited Estherville. Freshmen numbered 21 with no anticipated failures. Miss Pingery visited Emmett county schools. Mrs. Droubt hosted a six o'clock dinner for teachers. Eighth grade studies elogies, and music class in the intermediate room is active.
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