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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

Page

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Cupid Has Busy Week Three Couples Married

Three local weddings are reported in Graettinger area news. Holte of town wed Mise Petra Hanson of Norway at the groom’s farm with Rev. Mandsager officiating. witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Charley Stiangen. Jacobsen of Wallingford married Laura Thoreson of Graettinger in Ventura with Rev. Wolfram officiating. reception at Clear Lake. couple plans Wallingford home. Shaver of Graettinger wed Miss Mary Bile Head of Emmetburg at the Shaver home with Rev. Suhster officiating. autumn setting noted.

Norway Holte Wallingford Graettinger Graettinger ‘High School Agnes Smith Thia Reve Leslig Shaver Af Graettin Migs Mary Bile Emetaburg Reed Reve M. Suhster M. Ff

Graettinger Market Report and Local Wedding Notes

Market figures show hogs around 19.60 with ducks and geese listed in local pricing. In Graettinger, Mr and Mrs Shaver begin housekeeping in the Dr Burdick residence west of the Graettinger home. The bride is praised for charm and community regard, a Graettinger High School graduate who assisted her parents recently. The groom, son of Bert Shaver, grew up here, studied at Minnesota University, and works with his father in decorating. The Times offers congratulations and wishes for happiness.

Bert Shaver Graettinger High School Minnesota University Times John O. R. Gardner Poland Gardner the Times Graettinger Olson ‘Brothers Fogde Brothers S. W. Berg John Bondhus Aon Tom Helgeson Pete Andre Everrett Logue Dunwell Minnesota Alfred McCombs Hans Clausen Dolliver Ringsted Estherville Wallingford Armstrong Rolfe Spancer Mallard Curlew Lone Rock Fenton Ochevedan Iowa Fairmont Ceylon Distrielly

Reed and David Battle to a Draw in Graettinger Exhibition

Reed of Graettinger and David of Huron fought six rounds at Woodmen hall Graettinger in an exhibition that ended with honors evenly split and the crowd satisfied. The crowd praised both fighters speed and endurance with Reed landing a nose breaking blow in round two and David rallying in round six. Referee Raepa of the Graettinger Bakery controlled the bout as spectators filled the hall in a lively turnout.

Reed David Gerald Reed Graettinger Bill David Huron South Dakota Woodmen Hall Ree Berapper Real Sicard RI Raepa Graettinger Bakery

Potatoes Sell for 1 20 at Hardwick Minnesota

Oswald Tostenrude of Estherville, a Rock Island beakeman and former Hardwick city marshal, toured the Times office and noted potatoes at Hardwick selling for 1 20 per bushel. He also helped apprehend a fleeing prisoner near Ocheyedan and serves as a deputy to Sheriff Niysson on special occasions.

Hardwick Minn Oswald Tostenrude Estherville Times Beakeman Rock Island Minnesota Tostenrude Emmetsburg Ocheyedan Town Niysson

Morling Urges Palo Alto Residents for Supreme Court Seat

In next Tuesday's election, Hon E A Morling of Palo Alto County urges voters to back Hon I A Morling for the Iowa Supreme Court bench. He calls him a credit to the county and says it would honor the area to have him serve on the high court. The Palo Alto vote is framed as a courtesy vote and the appeal asks every voter to remember Morling.

E. A. Morling I. A. Morling Palo ‘Alto Supreme Court Towa Palo Alto Marling

McAllister Buys North Gradlinger Cottage

C C McAllister purchased a northeast Gradlinger property from Mr Reed of Bolliver. The cottage sits north of the BU Craven home and changed hands on contract for a total consideration of one dollar.

C. C. McAllister Bays Reed C. McAllister Gradlinger

Friday Night Dance Held at Woodman Hall

Anathe GW Dayo Friday Night Ai BOG love Trid dance will be held at the Woodman Hall Friday evenings of this week. All these ai been walls attended her Vary large attendance this evening The 50s dances popular at pulag yo.

Thes Woodman V ‘Populs Pulag

Tragic Farm Accident Claims Hoprig Child

Gerald Maurice Bortyn, two and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Nels Bortyn of Hoprig, died Sunday at Emmetsburg hospital from burns when a pail of hot lard spilled on him. His mother was injured as well. Funeral held Hoprig church with Rev M Thompson officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Survived by parents six sisters and three brothers.

Geraid Nels Bortint Hoprig Bnietsburg Hospital Bortvit Hopriz Hoping Rev. M. Thompson Methany Lutheran Church of Emmetshburg Evergreen Cemetery Emmetsburg Mildred Hetland Caroling Hall Irma Long Ruth Wicks Gerald Maurice Bortin Nels Bortyn Claire Fike Hingsted Town Clara Nora Agnes Mary Bertha Bernhard Carl Norman

Election Day Approaches In Quiet County Section

Next Tuesday brings election day with a county sheriff race and a quiet statewide mood. The community has seen rising activity in recent weeks as voters prepare to participate, aiming for a strong turnout locally.

Brookhart

Sevdy family to move to Albert Lea Minnesota

Julius Sevdy and family will relocate next week to Albert Lea Minnesota where Mr Sevdy has secured a position with Albert Lea Gas Machine Co Gracttinger residents express best wishes The note mentions a Basket Social at Wolfeschool on November 6 with a program and a basket supper invitation and Miss Mario Quaughlin as teacher candidate

Julius Sevdy Goda Albert Lea Minnesota Sevdy Albert Lea Gas Machine Co Middle West Wolfesschool Graettinger Times Mario Quaughlin

Death of Little Son of Mr and Mrs Refsell

Mr and Mrs Refsell of Wallingford mourn the death of their one year old son who passed away Friday after a brief illness that began with the flu and developed into pneumonia and brain fever. Many friends extend condolences.

Myr Martin Refsell Wallingford Refsell

Town Shootings Leave Residents Alarmed in Indiana

An incident Sunday night in a Indiana town ended when a person fired a revolver into a yard, wounding several and drawing a crowd as residents reported hearing the shots and noting the ensuing panic in the neighborhood.

Indiana Nave Aly

Ringsted Man Killed When Car Hit Fence

Fred Spangler of Ringsted, manager of the local telephone company, died instantly Saturday afternoon near Lake City when his car tipped, struck a fence post, and tore off a door. His wife, also in the car, escaped with a minor facial scratch. The couple were en route to Walnut after a telegram about a relative’s illness. Spangler was brought to the hospital but died en route. his funeral in Ringsted drew a large crowd and many floral tributes.

Fred Spangler Ringsted Lake City Spangler Walnut Iowa Jaws H. By Fink Graettinger

The Ten Commandments Armistice Day Show at Hawkeye

The Ten Commandments, a ten reel picture, will play at the Hawkeye theatre on Armistice Day Thursday November 11. Presented under the Catholic Ladies Aid society with a bazaar and meals. An Armistice day program will be given in the afternoon. The film is described as a major picture shown only in big centers.

Hawkeye Theatre Catholic Ladies' Aid Society

Witness to Arm strong fatal car crash near Estherville

Henry Schmit of Armstrong, a former resident, witnessed the fatal automobile crash east of Estherville. The ten to six p.m. accident killed Haisman and his son, with Mrs Halsman dying about a year earlier. The Halsman family had fourteen children, thirteen surviving the father. the son was the eldest. The tragedy was deeply sad.

Henry Schmit Armstrong Estherville Mr’ Halaman

Joined Twins Die After Spencer Fair Exhibition

The joined twins exhibited at the Spencer fair died last week in a Minneapolis hospital. They were accompanied by a physician and nurse during the display and were not Siamese twins, having one long body with two heads.

Minneapolis

Corn Huskers Receiving Prices for Harvest Bushels

Corn picking prices range from 6c to 8c per bushel. The higher rate applies where an elevator is used. Some huskers receive Tc per bushel, likely the territory average.

Ayrshire Catholic Priest Honored For Four Years Of Service

Parishioners honor Father Smith for four years of tireless service in Ayrshire. He is reassigned to Cherokee, amid warm appreciation and best wishes from the community.

Smith Sean AB

Public Auction Notice P G Johnson Sale Details

P G Johnson sale of household goods to be held Saturday October 30 starting at 1 30 PM at the residence a block north of the drug store corner. The sale includes stores beds and all kinds of furniture and household goods. A complete list appeared on a quarter page ad in last week's Times.

P. G. Johnson

Sloniker to open livestock and equipment sale Saturday

R G Sloniker holds a closing out sale at Lars Egesos feed yard Graettinger on November 6 at 1:80 sharp selling five horses two Holstein milch cows about 20 shoates averaging 140 pounds and a full machinery list. Sloniker quits farming and will dispose of all stock and gear.

Yerne R. G. Sloniker Lars Egesos Graettinger T. B Mr. Sloniker

A. F. Johnson Resigns to Lead New Service Station

Albert F. Johnson resigns as manager of the C. A. Jensen store to take over as manager of the Risenbast Service Station. He starts next Saturday and is well known in the area. Orville Smith will succeed him at the G. A. Jensen store.

Gur Albert F. Johnson C. A. Jensen Risenbast Johnson Times G. A. Jensen Orville Smith

Estherville All Stars Host Rock Rapids Collegians

The Estherville All Stars meet Rock Rapids Collegians in a Sunday game at Estherville. October 91 at 2:00 p.m. Rock Rapids features college stars who are strong on offense and defense. The Estherville squad aims to challenge the visitors with home-field advantage.

Estherville Atherville All Stars Rock Rapids Collegiana Rock Rapids Estherville All Stars

Car Accident Damages Essex Coach in Detherville

Chris Hansen of this place was in an auto accident at Detherville a few evenings ago. A moving object struck and caused damage to the Essex coach, with minor damage to the car. No one was injured.

Chris Hansen Detherville Essex

Lost Five Dollar Bills Report From Town Finder Zone

A garbled notice reports two five dollar bills lost about ten days ago between the First National Bank and the south part of town. The finder is asked to leave at Times office or inquire the owner’s name here.

Ee Fort Saat

Open Day as White Service Station Jensen Store Open

The H A Elsenbast service station on East Robbina Avenue opens Saturday October 30 with A B F Johnson managing. The station will sell Skelly products including 188 proof alcohol for winter driving and feature two modern pumps, free air, rest room, and city water connected hoses. Modern, well equipped facility aims for strong patronage.

H. A Elsenbast

Appreciation Sale And Opening Day At Jensen's Store

C A Jensen announces a formal opening and appreciation sale for his new brick store occupying two corner lots in Gracttinger. The building features large plate glass windows, a west entrance, two floors for display and offices, with separate areas for dry goods shoes groceries and a test room.

Jensen's C. A. Jensen Jensen

Sample of gold and silver found by C T Sevdy near Graettinger

C T Sevdy panned a metal sample from gravel on his property near Graettinger. The pan contents were treated with mercury and retorted by Mahan, yielding about a half ounce and a mostly silver composition. Sevdy believes the new retort is effective and that local gravel deposits can be profitably mined.

C. T. Sevdy Graettinger M. , Mahan Sevdy

Rolling Home at Hawk Eye Theatre Saturday Night

The Hawk Eye Theatre presents Rolling Home as the Saturday attraction. A second feature Fight Cargo is advertised as another strong comedy option for the same evening, with the title implying a lively farce.

Hawkeye Theatre

Harvest of Strawberries Lights Up October News

The notice mentions John Hester enjoying garden strawberries from Sindy and a plan for more home grown berries by Mr Treater. Weather optimism is noted, with a mild spell and a prediction of continued warmth into late October.

John Hester California

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