Death of Frank Johnson in Graettinger area
Frank Johnson aged about 114 months died at his Graettinger home after a long illness of rheumatism angina and general frailty. He was born in Sweden July 15 1866 came to the United States 14 years ago and lived in Clarion Graettinger and Graettinger area. He is survived by his wife Margaret Erickson Johnson six children including Al Phillip Ralph Fox Milla Miller and others two brothers and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 at first church and St Pauls church with burial at Aniel cemetery South Wagner township referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Johns
St. Paul's Heran
Axel
Anilerson
Johnson
Anilel
Clarion
Unly
Graettinger
Hp Farming
Phillip
South
Olfe
Ralph Fox
Milla Miller
Nois
Reynold
Mathilda- Erickson
Hill
Acin Graettinger
Tenness
Mr. Johnson
Hao
Cold Weather Reduces Attendance at Gardner Hog Auction
The sale of pure bred Right Type hogs at C. R. Gardner & Son near Graettinger drew a light crowd due to cold and wind. Hogs offered were not all sold, buyers present insufficient to meet the listing. Average price for sold hogs was 35 dollars, 13 dollars below two years ago. Gardner still has about a dozen choice hogs left for private sale.
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C. R. Gardner & Son
Graettinger
Gardner
Henry
Anderson Asks Gilchrist to State Position on Wet-Dry Issue
Harcourt Iowa October 18 1910 Paul H Anderson Democratic candidate for Tenth District Congress on Prohibition urges Republican opponent Grail C Gilchrist of Laurens to publicly declare his stance on repeal of the 18th amendment and government liquor control, criticizing prohibition as ineffective and urging temperance regulation over reformer government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt
Paul H. Anderson
Cuiloul
Vrail
Gilchrist
Has Feet
Anderson
Fort Dodge
Weekend Theatre Show Sparks Laughs At Hawkaye Hall
A fragmentary note hints at a Saturday night program at Hawkaye Theatre featuring the comedy So Long, Sully. Phyllis of the week is mentioned along with planned attraction drawing audience laughter and light entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkaye Theatre
Donlon Addresses Voters At Lost Island Hall Rally
P H Donlon democratic candidate for state representative spoke to a large crowd at Woodman hall on Monday evening. The talk covered county and state development, cooperative creameries, elevators and shipping groups, and Donlon’s experience in teaching banking and public service. Fellow locals from Graettinger and Estherville praised him, noting his dedication to agriculture and community progress.
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P. H. Donlon
Woodman Hall
Donlon
Thoreson Sisters
O. L. Thoreson
Lost Infant
Lost Island Township
Ruthven
Lost Island
Grachtinger
Revenue and Postal Department
Parls
Mra
Th. T. Nance
Graedttinger
Charles Mortenson
Estherville
Mr. Donlon
John
P. J. Paulsen
Graettinger
Nane
First National Bank
Partners’ Institute
Ile
Palo Alto County
Majestic Range Sale Opens November 3
A Majestic All-Enamel range is showcased in Blue Apple Green Gray Ivory and White at Charley Jonsen's Hardware. The store promotes a pay-as-you-use-it plan with no interest. The Majestic sale runs for one week starting Monday November 3 with a special announcement next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriei
Majestic
Charley Jonsen
Jonaen Hardware
Weather report notes chilly October days with no snow
A fragmented weather note reports cold and chilly conditions with a light Friday forenoon flurry. It mentions a heavy gray front and moderating temperatures during the day and cool Tuesday night. References Winnipeg area and families with mention of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Winnipeg
Father Kelly Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash Near Graettinger
Rev. Father Kelly of Graettinger had a narrow escape after his Nash coupe left the road on a grade near the Tost Island intersection. The car tipped into a ditch, the doors jammed, and acid from the battery leaked while a Boyden driver assisted. Kelly suffered a hip injury but escaped serious harm as a passerby cavalry aided him. The other driver fled. Meanwhile, 4 M. Robinson of Vernon township campaigns for the Republican nomination for supervisor, opposing L G Tarson of Graettinger on the Independent ticket. Democrats offer no candidate.
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Father Kelly
Graettinger
Boyden
Owl Samaritan
Grachtinger
4. M. Robinson
Vernon Township
L. CG. Tarson
Robinson
Football Friday On Grodland Gridiron
Ocheyedan High School meets Gradttinger High on the Grodland gridiron this Friday in Grodland. Both teams are evenly matched and the contest should be exceptionally interesting with strong attendance urged.
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Ocheyedan
Gradttinger High
Grodland
Gradttinger
New York Physician Dr Osher Visits Home Town
Dr Norman Osher arrive from New York City Monday morning for a visit with his mother Mrs H N Osher and relatives in this city. He is an interne in Presbyterian hospital New York and has been in the institution for the past sixteen months. He looks hearty and glad to meet friends in the old town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Osher
New York City
H. N. Osher
Osher
Presbyterian Hospital
New York
Roy
Harcourt Democrat Paul Anderson Seeks Congress Seat
Paul H. Anierton of Harcourt Iowa a Democratic candidate to succeed T J Dickinson spoke Friday as a Grickinger caller. He is well posted fluent and able to state public questions clearly and decisively, and he appears a very shih candidate in the forthcoming election.
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Paul Anderson
Paul H. Anierton
Harcourt
Iowa
Congressigan
T. J. Dickinson
Anderson
Mayor Purchases Home as Gift for Daughter in Graettinger
A few days ago Mayor Fred Splea bought the Harl Jones residence in Graettinger and presented it to his daughter Mrs GapPie Frick. The house, recently improved and occupied by Mr and Mrs Fricke, stands as a fine gift. Mr and Mrs M L Johnson also feature, with Johnson purchasing a restaurant at Vinton and opening for business after interior decorating.
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Fred Splea
Harl Jones
Graettinger
Mra
Mr. Johnson
Vinton
Mrs. Johnson
Household Goods Auction Saturday and Erickson Sale Tuesday
The Times lists two upcoming auctions. Sullivan place adjoining Graettinger hosts household goods sale Saturday October 25 starting at 1 30 pm, auctioneers Grodlams Reeves with H A Elsenbant as clerk. Charles Erickson sale follows Tuesday December 28 at his farm three miles north of Graettinger at 2 pm, Holstein and Shorthorn cattle plus feeds and grain offered.
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Erickson
Sullivan Place
Grachtinger
Grodlams & Reeves
H. A. Elsenbant
Charles Erickson
Graettinger
Republican Rally at Court House Friday Night
Dan W Turner and other prominent Republicans will headline a rally at the Court House in Emmetsburg Friday evening October 24 at 8 p m Many Graettinger residents plan to attend A C Christiansen Opponent for supervisor Twelve Mile Lake district faces Nels Osher Christiansen campaign active and confident October 4 masquerade dance at Woodman hall October 31 with Otto Larson orchestra prizes to be awarded Estherville I O O F hall October 28 dance also with Otto Larson orchestra all welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W.turner
Court House
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
A. C. Christiansen
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Graetinger
Christiansen
Twelve Mile Lake
High Lake
Jack Crest
Nels Osher
Osher
Southern
Emmet
Woodman Hall
Otto Larson
Estherville
Aladdin Lamps Featured at Jensen Hardware
Ig features Aladdin lamps at Jensen Hardware this month as Mr. Jensen aims to place lamps in homes without electricity. Shoppers are urged to ask for particulars and details of the lamp program.
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Jensen Hardware
Jensen
Home From Waterloo Visit Highlights Local Ties
Homer Youn survived Waterloo Sunday for a few weeks visit with his father TR Young and other relatives and friends. Several locals are employed at the Deere & Co plant in Waterloo. The factory shut down for a month for invoicing and overhauling equipment. Mrs Joe Amdahl was taken to Estherville hospital Friday morning for medical treatment as her health has been poor for some time.
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Waterloo
Homer Youn
Young
Achat Deere Go
Waterlon
Estherville T Hospital
Joe Amdahl
Estherville Hospital
Graettinger to Meet Pocahontas in Night Football Tilt
Graettinger High School football travels to Pocahontas for a November 1 night game. It will be Graettinger's only night game this season. The Graettinger squad has defeated Pocahontas the past two years, making Armistice night matchup a major draw.
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Graettinger
Pocahontas
Pocahontas High
John Hester Taken To Iowa City For Medical Care
John Hester was taken to University Hospital in Iowa City early Wednesday morning for medical treatment after a week of illness. He was accompanied by his wife and traveled in Carl Splagg’s car.
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John Hester
Iowa City
John H. Hester
Towa City
Hester
University
Ospital
Carl Splag
Graettinger Adopts Electrolier Street Lighting Plan
A Graettinger city council meeting approved a new street lighting contract with Iowa Public Service Co. Eighteen electroliers will replace overhead lights, with six in the center business block, four in the east block, and four in the west block. They will operate from dusk to midnight, at which time overhead lights switch on. Hawkeye Theatre to State road lights drop from 300 to 100 watt. Other streets unchanged. Construction starts immediately and lights may be in use in about thirty days.
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Iowa Public Service Co
Hawkeye Theatre
State Road
Graettinger
Attended Game At Towa City Miss Pearl Jensen Spends Week
Miss Pearl Jensen teaching at Plover attended the big football game in Towa City Saturday, spending the last of the week there.
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Towa City
Pearl Jensen
Plover
Results Of The Who's Who Contest At The Carnival
At the carnival last Friday night a Who's Who contest drew many guesses. Winners tied for first were Mrs Chris Jensen Mrs C A Jensen and Helen Reilly with 24 correct names. Several others had 23 correct. The official list named 26 pictures with multiple misidentifications noted. The event boosted the high school athletic fund, raising around 100 dollars to fund new outfits for girls basketball and wrestling, and cover deficits from football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Helen Reilly
Jonathan
Ruth Amdahl
D. C. Barringer
Joe Swift
Mary McManus
A. H. Cameron
George Frick
A. P. Thompson
Fred Spies
Leyi Olson
Max Baumgartner
J. A. Jensen
Reynald Nane
D. E. McCarty
O. R. Gardner
M. J. Reidy
C. E. Norris
Rev. Fromont Faul
Matin Myhre
T. A. Dunmire
Mike Weinholzer
Mr. Earl Jones
Thao
Peter Jacobson
P. J. Paulsen
A. J. Johnsen
B. BE. Cappen
W. H. Noble
O. H. Garner
Earl Jones
SODA FOUNTAIN INSTALLED AT GRAETTINGER DRUGSTORE
George Truck installed a $1 400 soda fountain in Graettinger drug store. The unit offers the latest conveniences and complete Frigidaire service. It is ornamental and marks a fine improvement for the business and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Truck
Graettinger
Mr. Prick
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Frank Johnson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
South Walnut
Myi Johnson
Graettingor
BBC Light Springs
Majestic Range Sale
DR. Osher
Charles Erickson Sale
Robbins Avenue
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