Holte and Hanson Wed in Groettinger Norse Wedding
Mr. Carl Hulte of town and Miss Petra Hanson of Norway united in marriage at the groom's home on Sunday afternoon with Rev. M Mandsager officiating. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Charley Christiansen. Only immediate family present. A lavish wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside on the groom's farm west of town. The groom is a respected farmer. the bride arrived from Norway recently. The Times offers hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life together.
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Holte—Hanson
Carl Hulte
Went
Petra Hanson
Norway
M. Mandsager
Scandinavian Evangeliea
Lutheran Church of
Holte
Graettinger and Wallingford pair wed in Ventura ceremony
Jacobsen of Wallingford and Thoreson of Graettinger united in marriage at Ventura Iowa on Saturday. Rev Wolfram of the German Lutheran church officiated. Guests Mr and Mrs Otto Spies attended. After a supper at Clear Lake the couple returned home to Wallingford where he runs a meat market and she serves as chief operator at the local telephone office.
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Jacobsen
Thoreson
Maria N. Jacobsen
Wallingford
Laura L. Thoreson
Graettinger
Ventura
Iowa
Wolfram
Graettinger High School
Misa
Agnes Smith
Sha
Timds
Mia
Graettinger Market Report and Local Marriage Notice
Market notes from Graettinger dated October 28 1920 report oat and egg prices with other commodities. In Graettinger Dr Burdids residence hosts Mr and Mrs Shaver for their marriage ceremony. Bride from Emmetsburg High School related with community praise. Groom son of Bert Shaver a Graettinger native and Minnesota University alum now in local decorating business. Times offers congratulations and best wishes for their life together.
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Bert Shaver
Graettinger High School
Minnesota University
Times
Reed and David Fight a Draw in Graettinger Exhibition
Reed and Bil David of Huron South Dakota battled six rounds at Woodman hall Graettinger Saturday evening with the popular verdict a draw. The spirited bout featured fast exchanges and a nose break in round two, both fighters each hitting nine counts in early scrambles, and a strong finish by David in round six. Referee Raepo officiated capably before a solid crowd.
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Reed
David
Gerald Real
Graettinger
Bil David
Huron
South Dakota
Woodman Hall
Read
Aerapper
Raepo
Graettinger Bakery
Potatoes Stand at $1.20 a Bushel in Hardwick Minn
Oswald Tostenrude of Estherville, a Rock Island brakeman and former Hardwick city marshal, reports potato prices at Hardwick Minnesota reaching $1.20 per bushel. He helped locate a prisoner fleeing the Emmetsburg jail on a freight train near Ocheyedan and serves as a deputy for Sheriff Nivison on special occasions.
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Hardwick
Minn
Oswald Tostenrude
Estherville
Times
Rock Island
Minnesota
Tostenrude
Emmetsburg
Ocheycdan
Iowa
Toxtenrude
Nivison
Morling Viewed for Supreme Court Seat in Iowa Election
A local notice urges Palo Alto County voters to support Hon B A Morling for judge of the Iowa Supreme Court. The missive praises Morling as a credit to the county and calls the Palo Alto vote a courtesy nod, urging everyone to vote next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Supreme Court
Iowa
Morl
Read Home Change Hands In Grasttingox District
O C McAllister purchased the northeast Grasttingox property from Mr Reatt of Molliver last week. The cottage lies north of the EU Craven home and was bought on contract with a stated consideration.
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O. C. McAllister
Read
O. C.’ McAllister
Grasttingox
Reatt
Molliver
EU Craven
Friday Night 600 Dance Trio Draws Crowd
A local event titled 600 Dance Friday Night with a trio will be held at Dodman Hall on Friday. The dances were well attended previously and two were especially popular, drawing a lively crowd and strong turnout.
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Dodman
Hoping Child Gerald Bortvit Dies From Lard Burn Injuries
Gerald Maurice Bortvit two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Nola Bortvit of Hoping died Sunday evening at Emmetsburg hospital after severe burns from a pail of hot lard spilled on him during lard rendering at the Bortvit home. His mother suffered burns to a foot and fingers. Funeral held Wednesday at Hoping church with Rev M Thompson officiating. Interment in Evergreen cemetery Emmetsburg. He was born April 18 1924 and died October 24 1926. Survived by parents six sisters and three brothers.
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Gerald
Nola Bortint
Emmictaburg Hospital
Bortvit
Hoping
Rev
M. Thompson
Bethany Lutheran Church of
Emmetsburg
Evergreen Cemetery
Mildred Hetland
Caroline Hall
Irma Long
Ruth Wicks
Gerald Maurice Bortvit
Nela Bortint
Claire Eike
Ringated
Jona
Clara
Nora
Agnes
Mary
Bertha
Bernhard
Carl
Norman
Election Day Quiet But Strong Voter Push Felt Here
Next Tuesday brings a calm county election with Brookhart support and a county sheriff race. A surge of five weeks of campaigning has mobilized voters, aiming for near total turnout in this section as workers note heightened activity and anticipation.
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Brookhart
Sevdy Family Moves to Albert Lea Minnesota
Julius Sevdy and family plan relocation to Albert Lea Minnesota next week for a new home and job at Albert Lea Gas Machine Co. They leave Graettinger with warm wishes from neighbors. A basket social at Wolfe school Friday evening November 6 begins at eight, hosted by teacher Miss Marie Laughlin.
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Julius Sevdy
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Sevdy
Albert Lea Gas Machine Co
Middle West
Sandy Ia G
Graettinger
Jose
Wolfe
Graattinger
Marie Lauughlin
Wallingford Parents Mourn Death of One Year Old Son
Mr and Mrs Martin Russell of Wallingford mourn the death of their one year old son Inez August who passed away Friday after a brief illness from flu leading to pneumonia and brain fever. Refagll and many friends extend sincere sympathy in their loss.
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Mra
Martin Russell
Wallingford
Inez
Five Indians in Graettinger Night Revolver Incident
A report from Graettinger describes a Sunday night disturbance in the town’s eastern district when a person fired a revolver into the air. The loud bang caused alarm among residents, and authorities began to investigate the incident and identify the individual involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Graettinger
Ringsted Man Killed When Car Hit Fence
Fred Spangler of Ringsted, manager of the local telephone company, died instantly Saturday afternoon when his car tipped into a ditch near Lake City. His wife, injured lightly, was not seriously hurt as the vehicle struck a fence and tore off the door. The couple was en route to Walnut to aid a relative. Spangler died on the way to hospital. The funeral in Ringsted drew a large crowd and floral tributes.
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Fred Spangler
Ringsted
Lake City
Spangler
Spangier
H. EB. Bink
Graettloger
The Ten Commandments Show At Hawkeye Theatre Armistice Day
The Ten Commandments will be shown at the Hawkeye theatre on Armistice Day, Thursday, November 11, with afternoon and evening showings. Catholic Ladies' Aid society sponsors. a bazaar, dinner, and supper accompany the event. A fitting Armistice Day program will be presented in the afternoon.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Witness Recalls Fatal Estherville Crash In Armstrong
Henry Schmit of Armstrong, a former resident, witnessed a fatal automobile crash east of Estherville last Saturday. He reports two victims, Mr Halsman and his son, died when their car tore apart near ten to six. Mrs Halsman died a year ago. the family had fourteen children, thirteen still living. The oldest son was killed. the accident was very sad.
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Henry Schmit
Armatrong
Estherville
Haisman
Uved
Armstrong
Mr. Halsmion
Twin exhibit at Spencer Fair dies in Minneapolis hospital
The joined twins who were shown at the Spencer fair died in a Minneapolis hospital last week. They were accompanied by a physician and nurse during the fair and were not Siamese twins but shared one long body with two heads.
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Minneapolis
Snd
Corn Huskers Receiving 1c to tc per Pusher
Corn picking prices range from 6c to 8c per bushel with 6c paid where an elevator is used Some huskers are receiving Tc per bushel This likely reflects the average for this territory.
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To &c
Parish Honors Father Smith Givon Purve Gift
Members of Ayrahire Catholic parish presented Father Smith Givon Purve with a gift of 2000 dollars as appreciation for his four years of service. He has been transferred to Ghera kee. The community expresses deep regret at his departure.
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Father Smith
Ayrahire Catholic
Gherakee
Ayrehire
P G Johnson Household Goods Sale Saturday Note
Public notice announces P. G. Johnson sale of household goods at his residence a block north of the drug store corner, beginning at 1:30 PM. It lists beds furniture and all kinds of household items, with a complete list appearing in last week's Times.
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P. G. Johnson
Stoniker to Hold Entire Farm Sale on November 6
R G Stoniker will conduct a complete closing out sale of livestock and farming equipment on Saturday November 6 at Lars Egesos feed yard in Graattinger starting at 1 30 PM. The listing includes five horses two Holstein milch cows twenty head of shoates around 149 pounds and a complete list of machinery. Stoniker is quitting farming and will sell all items. His quarter page ad appears in this week's Times.
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R. G
Stoniker
R. G. Stoniker
Lars Egesos
Graat~ Tinger
T. B
Sloniker
Times
Gardner Sale Report Shows Solid Demand for Purebred Hogs
The O R Gardner sale of pure bred Poland China hogs held Wednesday drew solid attendance. Top price 88 per head paid by C J Housman of Armstrong, with one litter pig sale totaling 404 and four litter mates kept in herd. Average prices 52.25 for hogs and 34.75 for gifts. fifteen hogs sold in Graettinger area, remaining head distributed to several Iowa and Minnesota towns including Estherville, Armstrong, Dolliver, Fairmont, and Dunnell. Gardner thanks patrons and notes new buyers Alfred McCombs and Hans Clausen.
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O. R. Gardner
Poland
Gardner
the Times
Graettinger
Olson Brothers
Fogde Brothers
O W. Berg
John Bondhus
Gon
Tom Hoelgeson
Fete Andre
Graettsinger
Everrett Logue
Dunnell
Minnesota
Alfred McCombs
Hans Clausen
Dolliver
Ringated
Estherville
Wallingford
Armstrong
Rolfe
Spencer
Mallard
Curlew
Lome Rock
Fenton
Ochevedan
A. F. Johnson Moves to Bleenbast Service Station
Albert F. Johnson resigns from the C. A. Jensen store and takes the manager post at Bleenbast Service Station, effective next Saturday. Orville Smith will replace him at the Jensen store.
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Ave
Albert F. Johnson
C. A. Jenson
Bleenbast
Johnson
Times
C. A. Jensen
Orville Smith
Estherville All Stars Meet Rock Rapids Collegeans Sunday
The Estherville All Stars football team hosts Rock Rapids Collegiana at Hatherville Sunday October 31 at 2 30 p m. Rock Rapids features college stars noted for strong play while Estherville remains a well known team with high expectations.
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Estherville
Estherville All Stars
Font Rock Rapids Collegiana
Hatherville
Rock Rapids
Car crash injures no one in Estherville incident
Chris Hansen of this place was in a car accident in Estherville when another vehicle struck his Essex coach, causing minor damage to a fender and the car overall. No injuries were reported.
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Chiis Hansen
Chris Hansen
Estherville
Essex
Lost bills reported by aging local man near bank
An elderly resident reports two five dollar bills lost about ten days ago between the First National Bank and the southern part of town. He asks finders to leave the money at Times or inquire here for the owner's name.
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First National Bank
White Service Station And Jensen Store Open Saturday
The H A Elsenbast service station on East Robbins Avenue will open Saturday October 30 observed as Opening Day. Manager A F Johnson from Jensen Store will be on hand to oversee duties. The station will offer Skelly gasoline oil lubricants and 188 proof alcohol for winter driving. Two modern pumps two hose setups and free air are provided with a rest room for customers. Modern equipment and a neat building enhance the enterprise.
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H. A. Elsenbast
Elnenbast
Appreciation Sale And Opening Day At Jensen's Store
C A Jensen opens a fine brick store at Gruettinger with a two corner lot building. An appreciation sale marks the formal opening next Saturday. The south end features two floors for offices and displays, while the main floor hosts dry goods shoes and groceries with modern amenities throughout.
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Jensen's
C. A. Jensen
Jensen
Gruettinger
Has A Sample Of Gold And Silver From Graettinger
G T Sevdy panned gravel near Graettinger yielding a metal sample largely silver. He processed it with mercury and a retort recently bought by M H Mahan. Sevdy obtained about a half ounce but doubts the venture will prove financially viable.
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G. T. Sevdy
Graettinger
M. H. Mahan
Mahan
Rolling Home at Hawk Eye Theatre This Saturday
Saturday evening at the Hawk Eye theatre offers two attractions. The comedy Fight Cargo promises lively humor as a tag line and the show is billed as a real comedy experience.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Strawberries Reported In Northwest Iowa Garden Notes
Fragmentary notes describe October 24 harvests of home grown berries in northwest Iowa. The text mentions mild weather and local growers like Mr Hestay, with scattered references to California and Idaho crops and a Sunday garden scene.
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John Heater
Northwest Iowa
Hestay
California
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