Obituary notices from Emmetsburg area toll
Departures mark a week with multiple deaths in Graettinger Wallingford and West Bend. Louis Thoreson died after a lengthy illness at about 70. Boyd Crumrine of Wallingford died from apoplexy after a coughing spell at age 42. Mrs. Wm. Jones of West Bend died after a Sioux City surgery while living with her daughter in Emmetsburg. Funeral plans note services in East Island township and Estheyville.
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Louis Thoreson
Raettinger
WM. Jones
Emmetsburg
Democrat
West Bend
Sioux City
Mas. A. W. McFarland
Gaard
Cylinder
Chicago
Mrs. Jones
Obituary notes Alonzo Wheeler and John Holmgren
Alonzo T. Wheeler of Spirit Lake died at University hospital in Iowa City on October 14 and will be interred in Bagley. Born September 18, 1806 in Webster County, he moved to Audubon then Minnesota before settling in Spirit Lake. He married Amanda Nickle and had seven children, five living. John Holmgren died suddenly near Graettinger at age 8 or 9 miles southwest of the town, remembered as a farmer with a well stocked farm. He is survived by his wife and several grown sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Wheeler
Alonzo T. Wheeler
Spirit Lake
University Hospital
Towa City
Bagley
Iowa
Webster County
Towa
Audubon County
Joe Guthried
Tur South Arne Minnesota
Amanda Nickle
Zeshka
Chicago
Ememet
Lloyd
Ouville
Bixdie
Wallingford
Lodge
Phair
John .Holmgren
John ‘Holmgren
John Holmgren
Graettin
Tucatey
Beye
Weather Wrap Leaves Readers in Sunday Light
Fragmentary report notes mild Sunday with lingering sun and forward-looking guidance. Mentions Indian weather context and forecasts but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Balloon Carnival And Halloween Dance At Woodman Hall
A balloon carnival and Halloween dance will be held at Woodman hall in Grachn pt on Friday October 30. A free cash prize will be awarded to the lady holding the lucky balloon, not a raffle. Johnson four piece orchestra will provide music and confetti will be supplied. Also warning on fire safety urging stove pipe and chimney checks before cold weather.
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Woodman Hall
Grachtinger
Johnson
Truck War Flare Hits Iowa Minnesota Border
Border towns suffer as Minnesota bars Iowa trucks lacking Minnesota license plates, sparking retaliation from Iowa. Swea City residents unable to haul produce without licenses. local merchants appeal to state officials but face no relief yet. The dispute strains cross border business on both sides.
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Minnesota Motor Vehicle Department
Iowa
Iowa Motor Vehicle Departmenat
Minnesota
Swe City Herald
Swea City
Swea
Experts Predict Lower Prices In Agriculture
Leading agricultural economists foresee lower farm produce prices for a decade or more with views split between returning to prewar levels and stabilizing around 30 to 60 percent above prewar figures. Major financial pressures and debt concerns shape these projections. Armistice Day Bazaar Slated For Catholic Ladies Society The Catholic Ladies' Aid plans their annual bazaar for November 11 with a matinee, dinner, and sale of fancy goods. Dental Health Week Advice Warns of Toothache From Neglected Care Teachers note that neglecting children’s dental hygiene already leads to yearly increases in toothache among school-aged kids.
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Catholic Laites’ Ald Society
Gale
Sacks Change Of Venue In Spencer Murder Case
Jack Sipes seeks a change of venue in district court at Spencer on Friday, saying he cannot get a fair trial in his home city. A basket social is planned at the school Friday evening with donations requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sipea
Jack Stipes
Dan Dentling
Spencer
Ayrshire Banker badly injured by gas pipe accident
J M Kelly of Ayrshire, brother of Mather Kelly, sustained internal injuries when a gas pipe struck him in the abdomen while guiding a slipping belt on a gasoline engine. An hour and a half operation drained bleeding and a broken vessel, with recovery started at Emmetsburg hospital under Dr. Golemay of Motherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelly
Ayrshire
F Mather Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Golden Wedding Guests Attend Larsen Anniversary
Attending the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs RB Larsen are Mr and Mrs Louis Chistiansen and Mrs Franz Swansen and Mr and Mrs Peter Petersen from south of town Test for Calendar Town yesterday. Larsen was a son of the late M C Larsen of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Chistiansen
Franz Swansen
Peter Petersen
South of Town
Caltendar
Town
RB. Larsen
Larsen
Lother
M. C. Larsen
Local Socials and visitors drawn from Emmetsburg area
Local notes recount Emmetsburg visitors and guests including P F Boonen in town, Carl Spies calling, Cecil Sampson and Israily visiting West Bend friends, plus Catherine Hagerty and Anon McGarty traveling to Emmetsburg. Residents Carl Miller and John Rosland noted among former locals greeting friends. The Katzenjammer Kids show at Hawkeye theatre drew a packed house for families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Boonen
Emmetsburg
Carl Spies
Sherburne
Cecil Sampson
Israily
West Bend
Mary Clare
Visitig
Graettinger
Carl Opsdahl
St. Paul
Th. T. Nane
Catherine Hagerty
Anon McGarty
Anon McGarty Were Passengers To Emmetsturg Satunlay
Ivan Keator
Qstsioosa
Hare
J. P. Mahantas Luo
Claude Rafferty
Carl Miller
Hhve
Simongan Bros
John Rosland
St. James
Minnesota
Dobberstein
P. J. Heaston
A. B. Hotzier
J. J. Mahan
B J.higgins
Emmoetsburg
L Ndies’ Missionary Society
John YH. Hester
Wa.Pogganpohl
Iowa City Hospital
Bert Ferris Indicted for Manslaughter in Milford Accident
Bert Ferris of Spencer was indicted for manslaughter by a Dickinson county grand jury after a September 29 collision four miles south of Milford. A Packard struck a stalled Ford causing a chain crash, killing the Knight child and injuring Mrs Knight and others. Ferris and three companions fled the scene, later appearing in the crowd.
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Bert Ferris
Spencer
Dickinson County
Milford
Irn
Knight Lord
Grover Barton
Chrysler
Tdy
Ford
Morrow
Roml
All
Knight
Tranger
Helen Knight
Local social notes from Emmetsburg and surroundings
Emmetsburg area residents host guests and attend events. Mrs M D Lyon in Emmet county buys a hunting license. Visitors from Gilmore City Rolfe South Dakota and Guthrie Center noted. Local clubs meet at homes, PTA program at high school, Catholic Ladies Aid gathering, and a Progressive Five Hundred party with late luncheon. Reverend Axel M Anderson and his wife receive a warm welcome and a gift at a reception.
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Emmetsburg
Duffy
Ayrshire
Guthria Center
Dauhter
Vargle Reeves
Joe Amiaht
Weck
Am@ahl
J. P. Conway
Fred ‘Theil
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
P. J. Paulaen
Progressive
Laula Christians
Axel M. Anderson
Allvor
Peter TF
Petersen
Pregent
Wieked
Rey
Mra. Anderson
Printing House Offers Winter Demand Fulfillment
The Times Printing Co of Graettinger Iowa announces a forty day window between sale seasons to handle commercial printing and asks customers to place orders for winter needs with flexible delivery dates. It notes subscription dates changed for all October 19 payments and urges readers to verify or rectify payment status as statements go out this week.
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the Times Printing Co
Graeitinger
Iowa
Times
Towa Edges Miaois 12-10 Amid Slugfest Victory
Towa, age 12, from Illinois, barely defeated Miaois 12 to 10 on Saturday. Red Grange of Illinois opened with a touchdown on the first kickoff as Iowa fought hard but could not erase the early lead, despite outplaying the visitors most of the game.
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Towa
Illinois
Miaois
Red” Grange
Iowa
Gold Machine Works Smoothly
The gold machine, built under a patent by A. G. Herke, is completed and running. It extracts gold using mercury charged with electricity and washes sand with water over copper plates. Tests on farm sand and gravel can be arranged with Mr. Herke.
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A. G. Herke
Mr. Herke
Emmetsburg To Host Palo Alto County Fair Meeting
A meeting of Palo Alto county citizens was held to discuss ways to manage the annual fair and festival. The group aims to form an organization to secure possession of the grounds used for fair activities the past two years. The grounds’ beauty and ideal location impressed attendees. Past attendance suggests Palo Alto county could rank among top counties in fair hosting.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Estherville All Star Faces Mason City In Big Clash
The Estherville All Star football team hosts Mason City Independent at Estherville next Sunday October 26. Mason City boasted a 12 to 9 win last year. Estherville has opened strong this year beating Harris 36 to 0 Sanborn 24 to 0 and Mangon 81 to 0. Mason City features college stars and high school coaches. The game promises a hard fought battle with eager fans.
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Estherville
Mason City
Batterville Club
Harris
Sanborn
Mangon
Barrett property not sold at gruettinger auction
The 0. D. Barrett residence and block of land failed to sell at Saturday’s auction. Barrett offered the property at a bargain, but the top bid was 1800 dollars, far below replacement value for the buildings. The site remains a choice location in Gruettinger for a buyer.
Heavy Postal Savings Returns Rise At Osberville
The Osberville post office reports first year deposits totaling 821,189 for the nine months, a heavy total given the low interest. The record notes strong demand for postal savings certificates when government bonds were plentiful and mentions no other schedule changes besides a southbound train time shift to 10 27 a m from 9 27 a m.
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Osberville
Patso Senger
Owe
Dan Cupid Busy Week Three Marriages
Carlson Smith: A. Carlson and Alice Smith wed in Jackson Minnesota on October 14. Rev Hawking officiated with J B Gallimore witnessing. They will farm northeast of Graattinger. The Times offers congratulations. Petersen Harrington: Roy Petersen and Opal Harrington wed in Soby Montana on September 2 and will live in Wolf Point where he works. The bride is Montana born. well regarded. Hudson Peterson: Ors Hudson and Stella Peterson married in Emmetsburg October 15. Will live on a farm west of Emmetsburg. family noted as esteemed. The Times extends congratulations.
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Carlson—Smith
A. Carlson
Alice Smith
Jackson
Minnesota
Hawking
M. EB
J. BE. Gallimore
Iisa
Montana
Hudson
Peterson
Ors
Stella Peterson
Emmetsburg
Sunderland
M. E
Arthur Evans
Teatrice Peterson
Ed Peterson
Market Report and Local News From Gr Rendering Flips
Graying market report shows corn oats hogs butter hens and more with prices listed. Mrs Mary Grodland suffered a stroke while visiting Sibley and remains seriously ill as Werton of Grodland attends her.
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Graettinger
Mary Grodland
Sibley
Werton
Grodland
Candy Dance at Woodman Hall Tonight
A candy dance will be held at Woodman Hall this evening with music by the Van Note orchestra. This orchestra furnished music for the Labor Day celebration and will likely attract a large attendance tonight.
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Woodman Hall
van Note
Thia
Musle
Bowery
Thia Avening
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nila Thorson
Boyd Crumrine
Cramling
Thin City
Esthey- Ville
Crumrine
Gret
Iowa Border
M. J. Reidy, D
Reavol
Ada
St Hospital
Alice Wildey
University of Colorado
Sweet Show Company
Hawkeye Theatre
Hoy
Chagre
Grand Jury
Batherie
Dan Cupid
J. A. Carlson
Geachtingor
Roy Petersen
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