County Fair And Fall Festival Ends In Record Breaker Year
The Emmetsburg county fair and fall festival closed Friday after three days of high quality attractions. European acrobats and a Scotchman on the wire drew crowds, while clowns and trained dogs entertained daily. Livestock, machinery, and garden exhibits were praised as exceptionally fine, with ideal weather except for the closing rain. Preparations already underway for next year’s celebration.
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Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Thia
Europe
Emmiesburg
United States
Cherokee
Spencer
Charles City
Graettinger Nursery
Farmers Supply Company of
Fall Festival Boosts Next Year Across The County
The article notes a strong festival anticipation for next year as a reputation built over two years is expected to attract thousands more visitors. It also reports a workplace accident where Fred Rubink lost the thumb on his left hand during repair work at a holt ing plant, hindering his ability to work for some time. Gruet tinger residents praised the Times Highway after heavy rain at the Emmetsburg fair, easing travel difficulties.
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Fred Rubink
Bert Ambergon
Holting
Spencer Garage Murder Charge Details Centered in Spencer
Dan Dentling, 20, a bakery truck driver from Spencer, was killed when Jack Sipes, a Spencer garage owner, allegedly stabbed him over a $6 debt. Sipes, about 45, faces murder charges and was moved to Emmetsburg amid fears of mob violence. Dentling was popular in Spencer and planned a trip to Minnesota to collect a $10,000 birthday gift at age twenty one.
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Dan Dentling
Spencer
Jack Sipes
Bsipes
Shoncer
Emmetsburg
Branagan
Democrat
Dentling
Minnerata
War Victims Benefit Drive Nearing Goal in Graettinger
Graettinger residents pledge support for the American Legion Endowment Fund aiding disabled veterans and orphans. By Tuesday officials reported $119 subscribed of a $186 goal as local citizens urged banks for contributions and volunteers pressed door to door. A Sunday electrical storm caused phone outages and a barn fire at the Axelton home, swiftly controlled, with repair work ongoing by the line crew.
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Americaon Legion Endowment Fund
America
Grachtinger
Amelia
Craettiinger
Graettinger
Mrs Graettinger Funeral Highlights Pioneer Community Figure
Mrs. Graettinger, a longtime pioneer resident, died at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 9:80 at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating. burial followed at the Catholic cemetery. She left eight children, several grandchildren, and numerous friends in Palo Alto County.
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B. Graettinger
J. 2. Mahan
Father Kelly
C. M. Nolan
Matt Quinn
J. J. Mahon
Thompson
M. L. Murphy
C. I’. Leonard
Mary Miller
Elm Grove
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Tow,doyle
J. M. Herberger
Neola
Iowa
J. B. Graettinger
Salem
Oregon
M. J
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
John
George Greettinger
Deased
Doyle
Graettinger
Pheiy
Bhose
County Federation Meeting At Mallard
The County Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Mallard on Saturday September 20. A luncheon will be served at noon. A fine program has been arranged and all who can attend are urged to go. Those wishing to go should notify Mya E. George and transportation will be arranged.
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Couunty Federation
Mallard
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Noor
Mya
George
Wil Ba
Dance Friday Evening at Woodman Hall
A new and old time dance will be held at Woodman hall Friday evening this week. Music by the Johnson orchestra promises a good time for all attendees.
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Woodman Hall
Johnson Orchestra
Wikert Farm Sale Scheduled After Shortage
Harry Wikert will hold a cattle and hog sale next Monday at 2 p.m. at his farm east of the river bridge. Eight head of Holstein cattle heifers and Poland show hots are listed along with young stock and 20 purebred animals from the Henry Wield stock. The quarter page ad runs in this week's Times.
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Harry Wikert
Harry EK
Wikert
Rivar Bridge
Minday
Holston
Poland
Henry Wield
Mr. Wikort
Household Goods Sale Next Saturday
Green will dispose of her household goods and other articles at public sale Saturday afternoon. Her display ad with full particulars appears in this week is Times. She will rent her residence property.
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Green
Knutson Family Scattered Across the World
Louis Knutson describes his daughter’s marriage and notes the Knutson family is widely dispersed. Son Ray, a Honolulu taxi driver for the government, is married and recently sent a photo of his five month old son. Other members live in St Paul Alma Henrietta St Louis Bradgate Clayton county and Clermont Iowa.
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Bradgate
Iowa
Lawrence
Martin
Clayton County
Mrs. Amdahl
Clermont
Royal Neighbor Card Party At Woodman Hall
Royal Neighbors lodge members host a card party at Woodman hall on Monday evening September 28. Admission is 25 cents. An invitation to all to attend. Tell friends about it.
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Royal Neighbor
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Woodman Hall
Tragedy in Amery: Glenn Jackson Dies From Gunshot Wound
Glenn Jackson, 16, of Amery Wisconsin, died Friday from a gunshot wound suffered earlier when a shotgun discharged while he and a companion were fishing. He dragged the barrels from a boat and both barrels fired, causing fatal injuries. Funeral held Sunday. survived by parents two brothers and one sister. Mrs Jackson is daughter of J I Noble. Relatives attended from neighboring city. The Times extends sympathy.
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Glen Jackson
Roy Jackson
Amery
Wisconsin
Jackson
J. I. Noble
Noble
D. R. Gardner
Glen
Wind and Lightning Sweep Through County Storms Cause Damage
A series of storms delivered heavy rain and hail, with a fierce wind damaging groves and farm buildings. Emmetsburg fairgoers soaked as the storm hit, trees fell along the Times Highway, telephone lines down, and sheds ruined. A warm spell followed, then a light frost Monday morning as Montana air cooled the region.
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Emmetsburg
Fair Grounds
Graettinger
Grrettinger
Here
Times
Martin Places
Unicorn
Crippen Road
Charley Jensen
Herman Herke
A. H. Shaver
Sheldon
Groettinger
Market Report from Graettinger on September 24 1925
Graettinger market report notes prices for oats and hogs with figures showing ranges and indicate a slow trading day. The sparse readable items mention oats around seven hundred and hog prices influenced by market conditions in the region. The text is fragmented but preserves a dated agricultural trading snapshot.
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Spencer Garage
Liberal
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
First Trust
So Land Bank OF Chicago
Chua
H. B. Hetzler
J. J. Sullivan
Simonsen Bros
M. Be, Raipe
John Hester
Jay McCarty
Jj, Norvis
Elizabeth Jensen
KS. George
C. Gammon
D. Drake
V. I. Reeves
Chris Jensen
J. A. Baumgarteer
Jd. Mekkelson
Conrad Forde
J. G. Amdahl
AN. Jensen
Viggu Dacobson
Ieiyeee Wrank Kathman Cecseerseiees
L.A. Peterson
Anderson
Duhn
O. H. Raleigh
Julius Sevedly
Teeene L. BE. Christiansen
Savy
H. Berdin
Theo, Peterson
Ralph Mastern
Chris Christopherson
Albert Luke
Veree
A. J. Dohingen
Max Krukow
Nouy
Mrs. B. Graettinger
Glenn Jackson
Graettinger Market Report
Heng Weiss
Graettingers
Onal Bank
Federal Reserve System
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