Special Election Postponed Over Franchise Issue
A telegram from Mullin to city clerk Jensen reports the Chicago office of Northern Iowa Gas and Electric refuses the franchise due to Mayor Schurmann not being present when passed. Election postponed to a future date, with Nov. 13 mentioned if ordinance can pass at a special session. The piece also notes clergy leader Rev. Schurmann’s tenure and related conference appointments in northwest Iowa.
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Mullin
J. P. Jensen
Chicago
Northern Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Schurmann
Open meeting of the Parent Teachers Association
The Parent-Teachers Association will hold an open meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Johnson on Friday evening October 18 All members are requested to be present as business of importance will be discussed A program will be given and refreshments will be served The program includes music papers discussions and solos by local residents and teachers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
A. J. Johnson
Jertson
Tenneson
Messrs Baumgartner
Spies
Myhre
Gammon
Harrington
Reidy
Christensen
Antone Johnson
Gladys Johnson
Darling
John Jackman
Bigley
Nane
Glee Club
Andrew Lamdanger
D. E. McCarty
Bert Herm
Chris Anderson
Henry Knudtson
Estherville
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Mankato
St. Paul
Amery
Wisconsin
New Richmond
Jack Bailey
Martin Mahan
Cleve Jackson
Taylor Falls
Iowa
Mora
Lee Fosher
Louis Rockne
Trafels
Messrs
Knudtson
Barnnart
Brainerd
Onamia
Millerac Lake
Sandanger
Methodist Church Notes From Spencer Conference
The Spencer Iowa session of a northwest Iowa Methodist conference closed Monday October 9 after a long history with the church. The pastor, who will serve another year, will present a short review Sunday morning. An invitation is extended to all to worship. Notice of hours changes: Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Preaching 11:00 a.m. North League 7:15 p.m. King 8:00 p.m. Wednesday mid‑week service 8:00 p.m. Rev A R Cuthbert, Pastor.
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Northwest
Iowa
Spencer
Streeey
San King
A. R. Cuthbert
Cuthberts Return. Appointed to Graettinger for Another Year
Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Cuthbert return to Graettinger after attending the annual M. E. conference for the district. Rev. Cuthbert is given the appointment at Graettinger for another year.
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Graettinger
A. R. Cuthbert
Spencer
Hey
Cuthbert
Basket Sale Funds Maple Floor For School Gym
A Friday opera house program drew a fair crowd and showcased a chorus violin and vocal numbers led by Gladys Johnson Florence Birkland and others. After readings and duets, 30 baskets sold for pie to 4 each raising 57 dollars for a maple gym floor. subscriptions added 70 and 20 more were needed.
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Opera House
Gladys Johnson
Naughty Zell
Florence Birkland
Mrs. Jackman
Clara Larsen
Lucille Harrington
Minnie Henningsen
Ramsay
Mary Larsen
Clara Suss
Grodland
Lecture Course Impresses Hawkeye Theater Crowd
The Graet tinger Lecture course at Hawkeye theater drew a very good audience Thursday evening. Theresa Sheehan Concert Co. and inimitable Irish readers received praise as first class. If remaining Midland Lyceum Bureau acts from Des Moines match the opener, this year’s course will top averages.
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Graettinger
Hawkeye
Theresa
Property Buy Near Graettinger Church for School
Last week P. J. McCarty for the iGraettinger Catholic church arranged a deal with J. A. Spies to purchase a block of ground just south of the present church property. The church may seek a parochial school in the future and securing a suitable site could become difficult as Graettinger grows. The purchased block is undeveloped and in a favorable location amid rapid property value increases.
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P. J. McCarty
iGraettinger Catholic Church
J. A. Spies
Graettinger
Public Auction and Other News Highlights Sales
A Times summary notes numerous farm auctions and sales in December and January. Frank Levell plans a closing out sale October 17 near Wallingford with 41 head of livestock and 35 bushels of seed potatoes, plus machinery, auctions by Grodland. J. A. Nelson as clerk. Other notices include W. C. Beckley hogs near Terris October 78 and Henry Whitford Poland Chinas near Graettinger October 25. J. D. Jenkins posted strong stock sale results, E. J. Newhall sale drew good prices, Henry Faust sale at Wallingford reported horses selling up to 225 dollars, Grodland crediting large turnout. Otto Appel expects December 1 auction after buying Graettinger area farm. Community noted locals Lewis Iverson, O. T. Tenneson and others reporting good crops and bumper corn yields.
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Frank Levell
Nels Nelson
Wallingford
Estherville
Graettinger
W. H. Donaghue
Henry Whitford
Mr. Whitford
J.D. Jenkins
Grodland
Vincent Kelly
the Times
Mr. Jenkins
E. J. Newhall
Newhall
Henry Faust
Sday
Simonson & Osher
Julins Gremmels
Messrs
Appel
Joe B. Willis
Ruthven
Times Office
Times
Wills
Lewis Iverson
Iverson
O. T. Tenneson
Mr. Tenneson
Sale Dates List for October December March Public Notice
October 17 sale with Frank Levell located one mile east and one and a half north of Wallingford. October 18 sale for W. O. Eckley nine miles west of Graettinger. October 25 sale for Henry Whitford five and a half miles southwest of Graettinger. December 1 sale for Otto Appel southeast of Wallingford. December 5 sale for T. J. Brekke two miles east of Graettinger. March 1 watch Times from now until first of March for sale dates and sale news.
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Frank Levell
Wallingford
W. O. Eckley
Graettinger
Henry Whitford
Otto Appel
T. J. Brekke
the Times
Graettinger High School Thanks Patrons for Basket Social Support
Teachers and pupils of the Graettinger high school extend thanks to the public for hearty co operation and patronage of the basket social held Friday evening. They praise the strong support shown by Graettinger residents and promise to show that their money and confidence were well placed.
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Graettinger
Lost Island Church Service Prompt Author Signature Request
A reader in Lost Island township attended Monday evening church services and requested that a letter be published under the writer’s name. The paper states it cannot publish unsigned communications and invites the author to authorize signing for space. Readers may use the Times columns freely.
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Lost Island Township
Lost Island
the Times
Family Reunion Held At Grodland Home
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Grodland’s home included Mrs. Grodland’s mother from northeast of town, Henry Grodland, Gus Merklin, Tobe Shiley and families of Wallingford, Mr. Shiley Sr. of Dowstown, and Lawrence Thorson, Thomas Thorson, John Helvig and families of Lost Island township. Attendees report a most enjoyable time.
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M. O.grodland
Mr. Grodland
Henry Grodland
Gus Merklin
Tobe Shiley
Wallingford
Mr.Shiley Sr
Dowstown
Lawrence Thorson
Thomas Thorson
John Helvig
Lost Island Township
John DeLawyer Injured In Wagon Accident On Main Street
A runaway mule team driven by John DeLawyer struck a broken hydrant on Main Street, injuring him with a neck gash, scalp wound, and a sprained arm. Dr. Nane treated the injuries. hydrant damage and street flooding required repairs while the mules escaped unscathed.
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John DeLawyer
Peter Knudtson
Main Street
DeLawiyer
Osher Hurt Raising Awnings At Business Place
H N Osher sustained a painful injury Monday while raising an awning in front of his business. A loose set screw on the crank whirled and struck him above the eye. A physician treated the wound and bandaged it. He did not collapse, comparing the impact to a solid punch.
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N. Osher
Mr. Osher
Aman
Jess Willard
Miss Anderson Injures Foot In Skylight Mishap
Friday Clara Anderson a clerk at Mr Osher's store suffered a painful fall when she stepped through a skylight over the cloak room. Broken glass caused injuries that kept her home for several days.
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Anderson
Clara Anderson
Miss Rose Anberg Injures Foot In Estherville
Miss Rose Anberg stepped on a broken lamp chimney in Estherville three to four weeks ago. Glass remained in her foot and a minor operation was needed to remove it. She was accompanied by Misses Mary Larsen and Nora Westergard.
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Rose Anberg
Estherville
Mary Larsen
Nora Westergard
Moraine Family Hosts Shlotterback Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Moraine and family enjoy a visit from Mr and Mrs Fred Shlotterback in Guthrie Center.
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Earl Moraine
Fred Shlotterback
Guthrie Center
Two Rubber Inventions Save Suffering
An invalid mother inspired a young engineer to invent the rubber pneumatic tire to ease jolting rides, and a severe headache driven by pain led to the rubber heel. These two inventions, second only to anesthesia, greatly enhance modern comfort and would vanish without rubber.
Be On Your Guard Elmore Housekeepers Warned
Elmore residents warned of two smooth solicitors traveling from northern towns selling a floor dressing for kitchen and parlor floors at 1.60 per gallon. They claim Bemidji and other towns bought ordinary machine oil which ruined many floors and required heavy labor to remove. Boston’s Baltimore? no: Baltimore won the world championship defeating Brooklyn 4 to 1.
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Elmore
Bemidji
Himore Eye
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C. M. VanMetre
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Methodist Church Notes
H. N. Osher
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