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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1919

Page

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Market and Horse Sale Saturday in Grachtinger

An upcoming market day on Saturday October 11 in Grachtinger features a large sale of livestock and goods. Henry Schmidt owns pure bred Cheater White boars while J W Robbins sells his house contents. George Coolidge lists three horses and machinery. Victor Maine offers a seven room house and three lots. Also 26 head of horses and mules at Rock Island Stock Yard in Grachtinger. Prizes and cash awards accompany livestock entries with stock judging at one pm.

Grachtinger Henry Schmidt J. W. Robbins George Coolidge Victor Maine Marious Costa Holfers Uffer Main Street Rock Island Atock Yardy Ben FP. Reeves Vincent Kelly the Times

Kirby and Remling Auction to be Held October 15

Kirby and Remling will conduct a large auction sale on October 15 featuring a vast stock and machinery. Their quarter page advertisement appears in this week's Times.

Julius Sevly Timea Hell Julius Levily Lowly Kirby & Remling the Times

Eckley Poland China Hog Sale Set for October 16

W O Eckley of Terris announces a large Poland China hog sale on Thursday October 16. Eckley, a well known breeder in the northwest region, promotes his display ad in this issue of the Times and expects many buyers.

Eckley W. O. Eckley Terris the Times Northwe

Barringer Big Sale Auction Reported by Grodland

Auctioneer Grodland notes that D. C. Barringer held a $10,000 sale on October 7 with prices described as very high. Also included is a local item urging readers to consider the hard surfacing election result from Tuesday with three counties voting against hard surfacing while Lee Boone and Wright voted. The Boone area Lincoln Highway crosses Boone and Emmetsburg speakers were cited for their stance on federal aid.

Barringer Grodland D.C. Baringer Emmetsburg Lee Boone Wright Lincoln Highway

Axelton Sells Residence in South Town to Ericson

M. T. Axelton disposed of his residence in the south part of town to Mr. Ericson for about $6000. He will immediately begin building another fine home for himself. Axelton is noted as one of the best improvers in Grachtinger, known for neat, handsome residences.

M. T. Axelton Ericson Axelton Grachtinger

Important Notice to Farmers Meeting at Manh Theatre

J R Show requests mention of a farmers meeting to organize a live stock shipping association. State organizers will attend with Bert France and Mulldredge aiding. Meeting at 1 pm Saturday October 11 at the Mawkeye theatre. Focus on local farmer benefits and town impact.

J. R Manh Theatre O'El Sharp Bert France Paulo Alto Muldredge Emmet Slow Mawkeye Theatre

Fairy Tale Musical Comedy Promising At Iowa Theatre

Eastern critics hail the forthcoming appearance of My Sunshine Lady at the Iowa Theatre Emmetburg on Wednesday October 16. The production features LeComte and Meshes with a funny plot, lavish staging, and a large chorus. Book by Howard Me Kent Barnes and score by Murry Alford liken them to Gilbert and Sullivan, promising exuberant Broadway entertainment and strong author composer collaboration.

Iowa Theatre Metaburg LeComte Eastern Howard Me Kent Barnes Murry Alford Gilbert and Sullivan

Forehead wound may prove fatal for Lawrence Rubel

Lawrence Rubel, the 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Jake Rubel, suffered a self inflicted gunshot to the forehead at a pump station. The bullet fractured the skull but spared the brain. Surgeons Dr Crotzmeyer and Dr Crtzmeyar operated to relieve brain pressure and Lawrence remains conscious but weak. He was carried to Miss Rose Laughlin’s home for nursing care after being found on the ground below the building. The incident occurred while he apparently stood on a cupola at the station. The exact details are not yet known. Friends hope for his recovery.

Lawrence Jake Rubel de. Cretyimeyver Enac Crtzmeyar Alfons Lawrenes Hoe Emmotdburg

Land dealer Lippell sells three farms in Minnesota

Made Three Land Douth Loula Lippell of Graattingoy Hold two farms lat Saturday and one on Monday. He disposed of 100 heres near Huntington to M. C. Gyior, quarter section near Dunnell, Minma nda, to Mia. J. J. Watson, and Gene Kane's eighty acya place near Butter field, Minnesota, to some party whose name we have not learned. 'The con sideration for the Kane land won $166 per gore. We have not learned the price received for the other farms. Mr. Lippold has been very active in the real estate business during the past year and has made a nice bunch of money,-Emmetsburg Democrat.

Loula Lippell Graattingoy Huntington M. C. Gyior Dunnell Minmanda J. J. Watson Gene Kane Acya Butterfield Minnesota Kane Gore

Marriage of Elizabeth Skow Dybevik in Emmetsburg

Elizabeth Skow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nola Skow, married Bottolf Dybevik of Emmetsburg Tuesday afternoon at two oclock at the Emmetsburg Lutheran parsonage. Rev Nielsen officiated with John Skow as best man and Dorothy Dybevik as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Emmetsburg where the groom has a Fries restaurant position. The bride, well known in Graettinger, is praised for her cheerful disposition and many friends.

Bottolf Dybevik Emmetsburg Mita Elizabeth Slow Nets Skow T Oelock Nielson John Skow Dorothy Dybevik Dybevik Hood Fries Aly Ant Nola Skow Therperente Gracttinger

Titans Sold By Farmers Supply Company This Week

Farmers Supply Company sold five Titan tractors last week to buyers including Gerald Thoresen Nela Meng and A D Moraine. A large number of tractors were sold this year says Mr Johngan. A gold dollar dance is planned October 16 at Woodman hall with music by the Bartleman orchestra. The first lecture in the year’s course, The Althea Philers, drew strong attendance at the opera house Tuesday.

Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger Bartle‘man Paulsen Farmers Supply Company Titan Gerald Thoresen Nela Meng Tol. BH. Kouter A.D. Moraine Johngan Woodman Hall Grachtinger Wiegmanm Igsug Bartleman Orchester Althea Philers Operateitea Ircture

Frost Keeps Way Open for Harvest in Pro Alto

By Thursday October 9 Pro Alto county had not seen a killing frost. Several days this week were as balmy as summer, and corn should suffer little damage when Jack Frost finally arrives.

Pro Alto County Jack Frost

Lunch Saturday Afternoon at Opera House Basement

The M HW Sunday School will serve lunch in the opera house basement Saturday afternoon October 11. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

M. HW Opera House

Farm land sale near Bode fetches high price

Emmetsburg Democrat reports the Henry Faber farm four miles north of Bode sold to Joseph Furman for 485 dollars per acre. The Humboldt county land value is noted as a strong price, reflecting market demand in the area.

Emmetsburg Henry Faber Bode Joseph Furman Humboldt County

Reeves Sells $8200 Poland China Hog at Northern Palo Alto Sale

Auctioneer Ben F. Reaves of this city led a Poland China sale with an $8 200 top hog named Reeves Colonel Prospect drawing buyers from across miles. W. O. Kekley of Terris bought the grand prize for $4300, while bidders from Spirit Lake Graettinger Terril and Algona pushed prices on a long list of Polands. A distant bidder traveled 1830 miles to bid on the top animal.

Ben F. Reaves Palo Alto Reeves Colonel W. O. Kekley Terris W. E. Greene Algona Bernard Smith Graettinger Martin Laughlin W. O. Eckley Terril Marsh Bros W. 2. Greene W. FR. Greene WE. G. Ely Will Burke W.E. Greene M. E. Carnahan O. R. Gardner O. R. Gartner M. E

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