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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
6
Drilling at the J R Show farm owned by P L Johnson discovered a vein of natural gas at 285 feet. The forenoon fire burns with low pressure due to mud in the hole while plans to develop the well aim at a permanent fuel source for lighting and cooking. The find causes local excitement amid oil prospects rumors in Graettinger.
The eight year old Ira died Sunday night, leaving a father, mother, four sisters, and three brothers. He was a favorite among family and schoolmates. He was laid to rest in the cemetery east of Graettinger, with community sympathy extended to his grieving family.
Paulsen of Graettinger pitched for the Cornell freshmen who defeated the sophomores 17 to 2. The game followed a message from the Cornell college department noting the freshmen’s strong play in an unorganized match and praising Paulsen’s pitching and support.
W B Patton and his Peculiar Comedian company present The Deadly Female at Emmetsburg Friday Sept 24. The show features Patton as Johnson with elaborate scenery and fashionable feminine attire. Advance seats at the Iowa theatre go on sale Sept 23 with mail order reservations available.
Reeves cried several pure bred sales last week in various towns. C. W. Creese’s sale at Coon Rapids topped at 1200 dollars, T. J. Petersen’s Ringsted sale brought 490, and Hagerman’s Grover sale showed leverage at 128. Reeves, renowned for Poland China hogs, remains busy.
Warm two weeks dry spell finishes corn crop ahead of Jack Frost. Nearly all fields are spared, with bumper yields of corn and small grain praised by local farmers. Providence blesses the harvest as danger recedes.
Gene O'Brien, badly injured in an auto accident at Esther ville on August 7, remains unconscious at Estherville hospital. He is gradually weakening with no apparent hope for recovery.
E J Lawrence sells his interest in Lawrence Clothing to John Reimer of Estherville. Reimer takes charge October 1. Lawrence and his father have bought a large Denison clothing store and will manage after invoicing stock in Graettinger. Reimer rents Alfred Jensen residence and will move his family to town. Our city bids farewell to Lawrence, wishing success to both him and the new proprietor.
Excitement gripped Ruthven Thursday after a Packard gang robbery rumor. Sharpshooters waited for two hours, then learned the Linn Grove bank was robbed the previous midnight of $10,000 in bonds and $1,000 cash. Ruthveners hunted ducks instead.
Fritz the Unknown, pupil of Reeves' wrestling school, defeated Martin Ressell at Woodman Hall on Saturday. Fritz won the first fall in sixteen minutes with a body scissors and the second in three minutes with the same hold. Ressell showed promise but lacked mat technique. Herke and another Reeves trainee opened with a one fall exhibition, Herke taking the fall in about fifteen minutes. A large crowd attended, leaving pleased with the program.
Members of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Judges enjoyed a dancing party at Lost Island Monday night. Music was provided by local musicians and a splendid time was had. Refreshments were served at midnight and the occasion brought genuine pleasure to the participating lodges.
Graettinger general stores have begun free home delivery, a service expected to be welcomed by their many customers and patrons.
The Pythian Sisters meet every first and third Tuesday of each month in the Woodman Hall.
J C Molison to auction his six room Graettinger dwelling on Saturday September 25. He will move to Spencer for a Standard Oil position and offers the property on fair terms. Also selling household goods and Woodman shares. Auctioneer M O Grodland and clerk John O Jertson.
O T Hereim of the Sevdy farm near Graettinger will conduct a sale on Saturday October 2 featuring five head of horses nineteen head of cattle a registered Chester White boar farm machinery and assorted household goods All property described as first class Grodland promotes full details in the quarter page ad.
Clarence Lande will hold a closing out sale on Tuesday October 5 at the A I Lande farm three miles west of Graettinger. Five head of horses twenty head of cattle one Duroc Jersey boar and a list of farm machinery are offered. Auctioneer is A I Lande and clerk is John O Jertson. See quarter page ad in Graettinger Times for full particulars.
Jim Clausen of Fallow will hold a closing-out sale on Wednesday October 6 to move to a Wisconsin farm by November first. The sale includes 82 head of livestock: 3 horses, 49 cattle, 30 hogs, plus farm machinery, hay, corn, potatoes, chickens and geese with usual terms and one year on bankable notes. Auctioneer M Grodland and clerk Vincent Kelly.
Henry Whitford of Ruthven plans a Poland China hog sale on October 6 offering 40 head with Col. Ben F. Reeves of Graettinger serving as auctioneer. See Whitford’s ad for full particulars in this issue of the Times.
F. S. Sheffield of Lost Island township announces for Palo Alto County sheriff. He asks neighbors and friends for support in the coming election. He is described as a capable gentleman and would give painstaking attention to duties if elected. He is mounting an active campaign.
Ed Dunn bought the I. J. Newhall moving outfit at a Saturday auction sale. He plans to start a moving business in the west part of town. Household goods in the sale also brought good prices.
After the Pythian Sisters meeting on September 21 a informal reception honored Mrs Anna Molison who will move to Spencer Iowa. She received a Pythian pin and spoke of sisterly affection. Guests enjoyed refreshments including a rare fruit course from Mr Sheffield.
Henry Ford announced a $142 price cut for all Ford models bringing prices near the pre war schedule. Ford faced 146,000 unfilled orders and said material storage across the company hindered production. Prospective buyers welcomed the cut despite the backlog.
Herman Brekke, seven, remains in serious condition after last week’s auto collision. His parents brought him home from Esther-ville hospital Monday, but his status worsened today. The injury affected his hearing and he has grown drowsy after being unconscious for several days.
Mr Arch ie Clayton and Miss Agnes Breffle united in marriage at Estherville on Tuesday. They left for Omaha to spend their honeymoon. The bride is well known in this locality and has a host of friends. The Times extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple.
The Parent-Teachers association will hold a reception for parents at the J. A. Spies home Monday evening September 27. All school patrons are invited to attend.
Ringsted and Graettinger teams meet in Graettinger on Friday under school ground trust. Receipts benefit interest payments. Graettinger players donate services. All Graettinger boosters urged to attend. shops close 2:30 and students dismissed.
Oliver T. Osher of Stanmore Alberta and Anna Jensen of Wallingford were wed at the Norwegian Lutheran church on Wednesday morning September 15. Rev S A Berge officiated with Mr and Mrs Edward Osher as attendants. The couple, former Emmet county residents now farming in Canada, will return there with best wishes from friends.
Bjorenson, vice president of the First National Bank of Milford, resigns to enroll at the University of Iowa for Liberal Arts with majors in banking and commerce and commercial law and bank advertising. He has served the Milford bank eighteen years in roles from clerk to vice president, entering the university at age 33 after Spirit Lake high school graduation in 1902.
Fritz the Unknown defeated Jud Thompson in two falls in forty minutes at the Ruthven fair. The wrestler is a pupil of Ben Reeves and is proving successful.
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