Proposed STI street lights resemble twinkling stars
Mr. Wilde critiques editorial figures on cash on hand and old bills, questions the handling of gas and lighting funds, and argues the town should publish council proceedings. He warns that a proposed electric franchise would tax the community to subsidize private users and questions the practicality and accountability of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Company
Emmetsburg
Marshal
Sewe Bate
Graettinger Opens New High School Building Friday
Graettinger High School formally opened with an evening program and tours. Des Moines inspector John Foster praised school town cooperation and practical subjects. Musicians and students performed while H S board president A Baumgartner outlined finances and refreshments were provided by board wives. The event celebrated progress and a well equipped campus with a capable teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High School
John Foster
Des Moines
State Inspector of Schools
Graettinger
Gladys Johnson
Pearl Noble
America
H. S
A. Baumgartner
School Notes on Miss Henningsen Absence and Clean-Up
Miss Phoebe Mueller subbed for Miss Hannah Henningsen in Grades Five and Six on Wednesday as Henningsen was out of town. On Monday, lower grade pupils and teachers cleaned the school grounds during recess. When the weather permits, all rubbish and brush will be burned or hauled away. Eight willow waste paper repair has been supplied with improved pencil sharpeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Mueller
Hannah Henningsen
Henningsen
Wasteipapair
Fr G Dunn Addresses Hawkeye Audience On National Issues
Fr G Dunn spoke at the Hawkeye this afternoon addressing a fair sized audience. He stressed Mexico policy and criticized President Wilson, noting business interests push war. He argued U S relations with South America and reflected on earlier Philippine civilizing efforts. Also reports Mrs Thomas Jensen and son J C Jensen leaving for Newell Iowa to live with him after visiting her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. G. Dunn
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Hawkeye
Dunn
Wilson
Hearst
Mexico
United States
Public Auction and Other News in Graettinger
C A Seele will hold a public sale of town property in Graettinger on Saturday October 28. The eight room dwelling on Lot Three in Axelton's addition to Graettinger is for sale with terms $500 down $500 March 1 and the balance in one year. M D Grodland will oversee the sale. A public auction by J W and Charles Horr Monday drew a good crowd as horses cattle and most machinery sold well. Messrs Horn recently sold their farm and plan to move. An auction of household goods in Graettinger Saturday drew a large audience and prices were strong. Mr Olds reported a very good sale and plans to move to Wisconsin. The W C Eckley hog sale west of town October 18 was well attended with prices satisfactory averaging about 48 per head. Crow of Webb had 150 head sold the previous day with similar breeding and strong buying among the crowd. Cols Ritchie Donaghy and McMillan conducted the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Seele
Graettinger
Axelton
M. D. Grodland
Lange
Eckley
Cols. Ritchie
Donaghy
Mc‘Millan
Funeral of Thomas Jensen Held Sunday Afternoon
The funeral for Thomas Jensen was held Sunday at two o clock at the Danish Lutheran church in South Walnut. Rev Simonsen presided with burial in the parochial cemetery. Pallbearers included Chris Henningsen S P Duhn Peter Petersen Neils Jensen J C Christiansen and L C Larsen. Jensen an Emmetsburg area resident for 32 years was a prominent farmer and respected citizen, with a life noted for industry public spirit and integrity. He was born in Aalborg Denmark June 5 1849 married Elsie Christensen October 19 1876 and moved to the United States in 1884 settling first in Emmetsburg then Graettinger before relocating near Newell Iowa. He leaves a wife and son J Jensen of Newell. The obituary notes his business acumen and public spirit and expresses sympathy to his family.
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Thomas Jensen
South Walnut
Simonsen
Chris Henjningsen
S. P. Duhn
Peter Petersen
Neils Jensen
J. C. Christiansen
L. C
Jens Sén
Newell
Iowa
Jen-s Sen
Emmetsburg
Jensen
The
Public Auction Dates for Graettinger Area Properties
Sale dates list town property auctions in Graettinger and nearby areas. October 28 C A Seele hosts Graettinger town property sale. November 29 J J Wildman sale 5 miles east of Graettinger. December 1 Otto Appel sale southwest of Wallingford. December 5 T J Brekke sale 2 miles from Fallon. December 7 L C Jensen sale 1 mile west of Fallon. December 18 O M Olson sale 8 miles west of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Seele
Graettinger
J. J. Wildman
Otto Appel
Wallingford
T. J. Brekke
L. C. Jensen
Fallon
O. M. Olson
Sunday School convention opens in Palo Alto
The 27th annual Sunday School convention of Palo Alto will convene at Ruthven on Wednesday November 1. Rev A R Cuthbert of this place is listed as vice president and executive committee member. In the afternoon at 8:30 he will speak on Future Leadership In the Church and Sunday School. A large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Ruthven
A. R. Cuthbert
Cuthbert
Meeting Postponed for Local Parent Teachers Group
Parents and teachers are informed that the PTA meeting at the high school, originally set for Friday evening November 3, has been postponed to Friday evening November 10. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and cover school issues and options for the community.
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Mr. Wilt
Lother
the Times
Ina
Losne
Hiethal Company
H. L. Wildey
J. C. Jensen
Chase
German
Henry
D. M. Learmont
Ayrshire
J. Loxeby
Terril
W. H. Wheeler
J. W. Fritchey
Milford
H. Grise
J. I. Davisson
C. Jungman
R. H. Green
Geo Fischer
Sam Young
Ray W. Long
Spencer
W.J. Dubois
Greenville
Carl Holberg
W. A. Webber
Fred McMillan
G. M. Pritchard
D. H. Snyder
Windom
Min
C. Johnson
Spencer, Ia
Dennis McCar
A. One
Canada
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