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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 4, 1925

CELEBRATES 74TH BIRTHDAY
    The seventy-fourth birthday of Mrs. August Christiansen was very fittingly celebrated Sunday, when about forty relatives gathered at the home of her son, Chas. Christiansen, to partake of a bounteous birthday dinner. The after dinner hours passed pleasantly, visiting and music being the diversions. Needless to say the day was enjoyed to the utmost. Those present, besides the guest of honor were, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen and family of Estherville, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rierson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peterson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Christiansen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Christiansen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Christiansen and family, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Norris and family, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Simonson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olson and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Somonson and family, Mrs. Lars Olson of Graettinger, Art Simonson, Theo. Olsen and Norman Thoreson.

REV. LUMLEY QUITE ILL
    Rev. Lumley who has been quite ill, for some time, is still in a critical condition. He was taken to Sioux City Tuesday morning where he will enter the Methodist Hospital in hopes of receiving relief. It is the hope of his many Ruthven friends that his recovery will be rapid and complete.

     - Mrs. Carl McNett has been in Mallard for the past week caring for her daughter, Mrs. Glendon Roland and her new grandson.

ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB
    Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Anderson entertained the Bridge Club at a seven o'clock dinner on last Wednesday evening. The after dinner hours were spent playing bridge, the club members reporting their usual good time. Mrs. J.J. Foy had high honors for the evening. Mrs. W.T. Hemphill receiving the consolation honors.

ALBERTS REAPPOINTED
    Mr. W.E. Alberts of Lansing, Iowa, was re-appointed as head of the State Fish and Game Department by Gov. Hammill the last of the week. Mr. Alberts has made a conscientious effort to serve all the people of the state in a fair and impartial manner and in our opinion is the right man to head this department.

LOCAL FARM BOY GETS PATENT
    Clearence Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Johnson who resides a short distance south west of Ruthven, has secured a patent on a device to release the trip rope running from the driver's seat of a tractor to a tractor plow. He has also invented a hooking device to lock in a ring and this device designed to withstand any ordinary pull such as is exerted when the tripp lever on the plow is operated, will not not withstand a hart pull such as is encountered when the plow strikes a snag in the ground. In that event the device separates and nothing is broken but the pin in the hitch.
    He has received many nice offers for his latest rights but to date has accepted none.

COMING FARM SALES

Clyde Hughes, Feb. 6th.
    The Clyde Hughes sale will be held on the Truman Needham farm one and a half miles north and one mile east of Ruthven on Friday, February 6. He will quit farming and will close out his entire line of stock, machinery, etc.

Harry Mason, February 11.
    The Harry Mason sale will be held on his farm one mile north and one one half miles east of Ruthven on Wednesday, February 11th. He has a large and complete list of machinery, stock, etc, and will close it out to the highest bidder.

Mr. John Person Sale.
    Mr. J.M. Person will hold a farm sale February 16 on the Foley farm five and one half miles southeast of Ruthven. Watch for further announcement.

Ed. Washington, Feb. 17.
    Mr. Ed. Washington, who resides on the M.T. Washington farm two miles east of Ruthven has claimed the date of Tuesday, February 17. Watch for further announcement.

Louis Grady, February 19.
    Louis Grady, who resides on the old Grady homestead, two and a half miles north and one half mile east of Ruthven, has claimed the date of Thursday, February 19. Watch for his announcement in the Free Press.

Tom Earl Sale.
    Tom Earl will hold a closing out sale in the near future. Watch for further announcement.

LAKE CENTER NEWS

- Clyde Aldrich repaired the school piano Monday afternoon.
- The sled driven by Harvey Eldridge on his bus route tipped over Wednesday afternoon, no one was injured.
- Angeline Barry returned to school Monday after being absent on account of sickness
- Marie Hause, who is taking Nurse training at South Dakota is ill with the scarlet fever.
- Mrs. C.M. Whitford has been very ill during the past week.
- Misses Lena, Rena and Mable Whitford spent Wednesday evening at the Olaf Madison home listening to the radio just lately installed.
- The Misses Brusie, Rider and Wohlenberg attended the motion picture, "The Thief of Bagdad," at Spencer Wednesday night. Miss Sweet attended the show at Terril the same night.
- Roy Gillispie sprained his knee and has been unable to do his chores which are now done by his neighbors during the past week.
- Mrs. George Prichard entertained the Free Methodist Missionary Society on Friday. The afternoon was spent in cutting out garments for a Missionary box that is to be sent to Kentucky. There was a business session, after which the hostess served refreshments.
- A millinery training school was held Tuesday at the house of Mrs. Pete Hansen. Representatives from the woman's club in Meadow, Sioux, Freeman and Lake were present. Mrs. Gillespie, Loomes, Taylor, Barry and Townge represented Lake township.
- Edward Langren is working for T.J. DeBolt.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

- Mr. Wm. Shoemaker, game warden of Spirit Lake, was attending to business matters in Ruthven Thursday.
- Mrs. George Roland has been at Mallard for the past week visiting at the home of her son, Glendon Roland.
- Mr. Frank Christiansen went to Minneapolis Saturday evening to see his little son Wayne, who is in the Twin City hospital taking treatment. He returned home Monday evening.
- Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Roland of Molard are the happy parents of a baby boy. The young man arrived on Thursday, January 29th.
- Mr. Albert Blelch resigned his position in the Free Press office last week. He has not definitely decided just where he will locate yet.
- Mr. and Mrs. ?.?. Drennan went to Des Moines Thursday in answer to a message announcing the serious illness of Mr. Drennan's father. He passed away Friday. Mr. Drennan has the sympathy of his many Ruthven friends.
- Thursday Axel Peterson of Vernon township who was shelling corn, had his head and neck frightfully lacerated by a broken drive wheel which caught him and held him while a fast revolving spoke in the wheel cut deeply into his neck and jaw.
- The new $90,000 consolidated school at Ladyard, Iowa, is being occupied for the first time this week. Construction was begun last May. The structure is 69x110 feet on the ground, two stories and full basement. There are fourteen rooms, including a gymnasium, dressing rooms, and shower baths.
- Mr. Dickinson, who lives south of town, worked in the Drennan butcher shop while Mr. Drennan was attending the funeral of his father in Des Moines.
- A few weeks ago Mrs. Peter Donlon of Graettinger sold a tract of land consisting of something over 100 acres located near Liberty, Texas for $500 per acre.
- Mr. Theodore Bower of Lansing, Iowa, assistant state game warden, was in Ruthven Thursday looking after business matters for the State Fish and Game department.

     Sheriff Lidman says that the first person to be baptized while in his custody in the Clay county jail was Lamont Stone who confessed setting fire to Cornell last fall and is now serving a prison term for that crime.
     The baptism was performed while Stone was back here this month as a witness in the trial of Elmer K. Miller. The minister was Rev. Thompson of the Methodist church at Linn Grove.

NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL

STATE OF IOWA, PALO ALTO COUNTY,SS.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
     Notice is hereby given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of Amaziah Smith deceased was this day produced, opened and read by the undersigned, and that I have fixed Monday the 23rd day of Feb. 1925 as the day for hearing proof in relation thereto.
    Witness my official signature, with Seal of said Court hereto affixed this 23 day of Jan, 1925
                    K.M. THOMPSON.

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 11, 1925

KILL KARE KLUB NOTES
     The January meeting of the Kill Kare Klub was held at the home of Mrs. Mary Hynes with Mrs. May Olson and Mrs. Lula Johnson as assistant hostesses.
    Roll call was answered by: "Recipes for puddings, pies, and desserts" and this same roll call will be repeated this month as more recipes of this kind are needed for the recipe book. It has been requested that each one take several tested recipes especially on salads or desserts. We now have a nice collection of recipes.
    Mrs. Josephine Eldridge and Mrs. Fanny Brown gave rag and felt rug demonstrations. The contest party is to be held this Thursday evening at the home of Irvin Browns. We meet this month with Mrs. Lula Johnson February 17.

E.H. EATON DEAD
    Word was received here on Wednesday of last week announcing the death of Mr. E.H. Eaton of Eagle Bend, Minn., who passed away Tuesday, February 3rd. The burial took place at Maquoketa, Iowa. The deceased is a brother of Robert Eaton of this vicinity and is well known here, having farmed in this vicinity a number of years ago. The many Ruthven friends of the Eaton family extend a sincere sympathy.

MRS. H.T. RIERSON
    Mrs. Halvor T. Rierson passed away at her home in Lost Island township on Thursday, February 5. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. ?.O. Wigdahl and the remains laid to rest in the Lost Island cemetery.
    The deceased was born in Nore Benifice, Norway, on June 15, 1842. She came to America in 1871 and settled at Clayton county, Iowa. In the fall of the same year she was united in marriage to Halvor T. Rierson. They immediately came to Palo Alto county where they settled on the homestead where they have since resided. Mrs. Rierson was one of those quiet characters with a loving disposition and a strong personality. She was a constant reader and a devoted student of the holy bible. She was held in high regard by her many friends which was manifested by the many and beautiful floral offerings. The aged husband has the sincere sympathy of his many friends in his bereavement.

PRE-NUPTIAL SHOWER
    A pre-nuptial party in honor of the Misses Bertha and Minnie Wichman was given at the Henry Clausing home Friday afternoon, February 6th. Mrs. Henry Clausing, Mrs. Ben Stephens and Mrs. Chas Parker were the hostesses. Seventy-five guests were present and the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed visiting and appropriate games and contests providing the entertainment. At the close of the afternoon a luncheon of ice cream and cake was served by the hostesses. The guests of honor were highly complimented by those present, by the large number of beautiful and useful gifts. The young ladies received two clothes baskets heaping full of remembrances from their friends and neighbors. It was a pleasant event and will be remembered by those present.

     Gasoline prices are still on their way toward the skies and another advance of a cent a gallon was ordered last Friday morning. The Standard Oil stations received orders to put Red Crown up to 18 1/2 cents a gallon and high test up to 21 1/2 cents. Lets hear from the Governor of South Dakota.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

- Miss Rosie Rasmusson, who teaches in Plover, spent Sunday at the home of her parents in this city.
- Mrs. John Holmgren went to Cylinder Friday for a short visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seth Hovey.
- Miss Edith Reyner is back at her old post of duty in the Milwaukee depot. She is entirely recovered from her present operation.
- Miss Margaret Grady, who teaches at Sioux Falls, S.D., arrived here Friday evening for a short visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. T.J. Grady.
-Mrs. E.M. Anderson and Mrs. Ross Rice returned to their homes at Laurens Sunday after a few days visit here at the home of their sister, Mrs. J.H. Berg.
- Wm. Smith, the 10-year-old son of Col. Ed Smith of Ayrshire, broke two bones in his right wrist last Saturday night while cranking his car.
- We are late in reporting the arrival of a baby  boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rouse. The young man arrived on January 28th.
- Saturday the only store at Halfa, a small town in Emmet county, northwest of Ringsted, was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze was first noticed by railroad brakemen as they were coming to town.
- Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Toland went to Cedar Falls Thursday to visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Barrett. They will also visit at Cedar Rapids and Mt. Vernon before returning. They were celebrating their thirtieth wedding anniversary.
-Seven pairs of crow feet were turned into County Auditor A.W. Chamberlain by the Spencer chapter of the Izaak Walton league last week and the 70 cents received as bounty from the county will go into the league treasury.
- Vivian, Zeldo and Viola Estabrook went  to Emmetsburg Friday for a short visit at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Glen Brown.
- Mrs. John H. Berg and son Billie were in Laurens several days last week visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Holland.

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 18, 1925

A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
    Mr. George Roland was fifty-four years old on last Wednesday, February 11th, which was a fitting excuse for his friends, fifty-four in number, to descend upon him in a body, and demand that the occasion be fittingly commemorated. Mr. Roland had been attending lodge at the I.O.O.F. hall and when he returned home his friends were in full possession. They proceeded to make merry and enjoy themselves to the fullest extent for several hours. At a late hour the well filled lunch baskets which the visitors brought along were opened and proved to contain many dainty and palatable articles of food. As a climax to the luncheon two large and beautiful birthday cakes were produced, one of which was nicely decorated with tiny candles, fifty-four of them adorning the top of the cake. Following the luncheon Mr. Roland was made the recipient of a nice  birthday gift as a remembrance of the occasion. It was a real jolly event for everyone present, and Mr. Roland wishes us to express his sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness of his friends.

     - Jack Dolan will hold a closing out farm sale on Thursday, Feb. 24, at his place four miles east of Ruthven. See his ad in this issue.

OLAF A. NELSON SUCCUMBS
    Mr. Olaf A. Nelson passed away at the hospital in Spencer on Friday, February 13, at 4:00 a.m following an illness of about two months. Funeral services were held in this city on Sunday, February 15th, and the remains laid to rest in Crown Hill cemetery. Elder J.C. Nixon of Nevada, Iowa conducted the very impressive services.
    Olaf A. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Nelson was born in the vicinity of Ruthven January 15, 1886. Mr. Nelson was united in marriage to Mary B. Nelson on December 29, 1909, and to this union were born two children, both of them living. Mr. Nelson and his family lived in the vicinity of Ruthven ever since they were married, except for one year that they lived at Alpha, Minn. At the time he took sick the family were making plans to return to Minnesota. The death of Mr. Nelson came rather unexpectedly. He has been ailing since about Christmas time but it was not until about two weeks ago that he became bed fast. A week ago he was taken to the hospital at Spencer with the hope that he might be on the road to recovery, but he gradually grew worse until the end came, death resulting from pernicious anemia. His wife was at the bed side when he passed away.
    Mr. Nelson was not a member of any church, but a number of days before he died his heart was turned toward God and he desired forgiveness for his past life expressing his wish to meet his loved ones at the coming of Christ. He also sent a message to the church asking for forgiveness of any he might have wronged. He committed his life into the hands of him who is abundantly willing to forgive and to cleanse from sin. His friends and relatives believe that God heard and answered his prayer and they look forward to meeting him again. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Mary B. Nelson, his two sons, Ernest 13 year old and Chester 10 years old, his father, Ole Nelson.

HOMER DRENNEN SURPRISED
    A number of friends called at the H.K. Drennen home on Thursday evening, February 12th to help him celebrate his birthday. A very enjoyable evening was spent, bridge being the diversion. Mr. Drennen was completely surprised. Mrs. Drennen provided a delightful lunch which was served at a late hour.

BUYS HUGHES GARAGE
    A deal was closed the last of the week whereby Mr. Fred Clasing became the owner of the W.J. Hughes garage business, located just west of the Caldwell Cafe. Mr. Clasing will keep an experienced mechanic and will specialize in automobile ???? at which he himself is very proficient. Mr. Clasing has already taken possession of his new business and solicits a share of the business. He has an announcement in this issue of the Free Press.

    Edward Runkle, a farmer living in Lone Tree township, disappeared from his home six miles west of Spencer Monday night, Feb. 9, about eleven o'clock and has not been heard from since. No cause for his disappearance is known and his present whereabouts is a question that is baffling both family and officers who are assisting in the search for him.

LOCAL A ND PERSONAL
- Mrs. ??? Taylor and children of Clarion visited here several days last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ray Swain.
- Mr. W.J. Hughes, who has been seriously ill for some time is, we are glad to report, improving. His many Ruthven friends will be glad to learn that he is on the road to recovery.
- Mr. George Nolan went to Ames last week where he took over the management of a drug store near the Ames Campus. He may decide to purchase the store later. The Nolan family contemplate moving to Ames in the near future.
- Messrs. R.M. Johnson and John Baxter left Monday for Excelsior Springs, Mo., where Mr. Baxter will take treatment in the hope of improving his health.
- Mr. R.J. Hughes and family moved to the Ed. Boles farm just north of town. Mr. Hughes will also continue his implement business in town.
- Oscar Suss returned Saturday from Rochester, Minn. Mrs. Suss remained and will take several weeks treatment at the Mayo hospital.
- Mr. Herb Fassett has accepted a position as caretaker of the Golf and Country Club at Spencer. The Fassett family will move to Spencer about March 1st. Mr. Fassett should be highly successful at this kind of work.
- We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peterson and children, who farmed near Graettinger last year, have moved to Ruthven and are occupying the Henry Brown residence in the south part of town.
- Dr. Hemphill has found that it pays to advertise, even for a professional man. He recently lost his motor meter and advertised his loss in the Free Press, offering a reward for its return. Art King and Slim Johnson, who found the motor meter, brought it to the Free Press office and received a nice check in reward.
- Mrs. ?.t. Barringer returned to Ruthven Friday evening after a three months sojourn in California. She visited her brother, Joe Eaton, at Merced, California, also her son Arley Barringer. Mrs. Barringer is not very enthusiastic about the California climate in the winter time. It does not get very cold, but it is so damp that it keeps one chilled thru.

JURORS FOR MARCH TERM
    Below is the trial jury for the March term. They are called to appear at 9 a.m. on March 17th.
Ralph Roberts, Rolfe
Rose Turner, Graettinger
Arthur Anderson, Emmetsburg
Ray Wikert, Graettinger
John Finnestad, Fenton
Minnie Broadie, Ruthven
John Dolan, Ruthven
L.H. Taylor, Emmetsburg
Clarence Reuhle, Ruthven
Fred Zelgler, Emmetsburg
Mrs. Anna Sloan, Rodman
S.J. Rierson, Ruthven
L.E. Christiansen, Graettinger
G.C. Carter, West Bend
May Wilcox, Ruthven
James Fisher, Emmetsburg
G.A. Jensen, Graettinger
Otto Esser, Cylinder
Henry Garretts, Ayrshire
Bridget Fleming, Emmetsburg
D.E. McTigue, Emmetsburg
A.J. Saldow, West Bend
A.G. Axelton, Graettinger
Emma Johnson, Emmetsburg
H.M. Singleton, Mallard
Nels Hanson, Ruthven
John Dul?man, Curlew
W.B. Richter, West Bend
F.L. ?ill, Emmetsburg
Joe Martini, Emmetsburg
Mrs. E.B. Soper, Emmetsburg
W.R. Winders, Emmetsburg
Iver Christianson, Graettinger
Mary L. Mills, Emmetsburg
Ray Claus, Osgood
John Nelson, Mallard
Phillip Kress, Mallard
Mildred Clausen, Emmetsburg
Frank Schurmann, Graettinger
Thomas bull, Curlew
Florence Brennan, Ruthven
Frank Regan [or Rogan], Mallard
Orr. Woods, Ayrshire
Peter F. Peterson, Graettinger
Will Olson, Ayrshire
Leo Montague, West Bend
Mont Rosacker, Ruthven
Wm McNamara, Emmetsburg

LAKE CENTER

- Raymond Olson is taking manual training since he has completed a number of his eighth grade subjects. As soon as the returns from the county examinations are received a few more may begin manual training and home economics.
- The Miller children have been absent from school this week.
- Viola Hanson was absent form school Wednesday, Aron Endicott was also absent the same day. Neither one has scarlet fever.
- The Art Johnson family and Katherine Will are quarantined for scarlet fever, but are not seriously ill.
- Ralph Koch purchased a new Ford touring car Saturday.
- Miss Caroline Tougee celebrated her 13th birthday Saturday by entertaining a number of her friends at her home. The young people played various games, had a valentine box and a bob sled ride. At the close of the afternoon's entertainment a dainty luncheon was served. Miss Carolyn was the recipient of many nice presents. The following were present: Misses Angeline and Genevieve Barry, Verla Thompson, Regina Kumba, Neva Madson, and the hostess,  Martin Barry, Dwight Thompson, Muncy Scott, Fred Eckley, Edgar Hansen.

ELK LAKE NOTES
- James Schade was pleasantly surprised when thirty of his friends arrived at his home Sunday evening and reminded him that it was his 20th birthday. 
    A delightful evening was spent by the young people playing games and with music on the Edison. Mrs. Schade assisted by Mrs. John Klein and Mrs. Will Hawkes served delicious ice cream. You know the kind made on the farm with lots of eggs and cream in it.
- Friday, February 13 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Tom Williams acted as hostess at a variety shower given in honor of Miss Bertha and Miss Minnie Wichman at which about seventy-five friends and neighbors were present. A mock wedding and orchestra were part of the entertainment. The Williams' home was beautifully decorated with hundreds of hearts and white crepe paper, streamers flowing from a large white bell hung over the wedding alter. The hostess served a two course luncheon assisted by the girl friends of the brides to be. About seventy-five very useful household articles were received by the honorees.
- The Marker family moved on the farm occupied by M. Mills last Thursday and the Willard Reed family moved on the farm occupied by the Dave Marker family.

     How two men narrowly escaped drowning in icy water while submerged in 14 feet of water in a closed automobile is told in a story from Arnolds Park. Details of the story show that only heroic work saved at least one of the men from drowning and their escape can be considered miraculous. The two men were C.H. Jordan and Carl A. Hess both residents of Arnolds Park. They were driving across the ice on West Okoboji lake Saturday which is being done by hundreds during the winter time to save mileage, and were in a Ford coupe. Suddenly they ran onto this ice, only about two inches thick, and without warning their machine broke through and plunged to the bottom of the lake. They were completely under water before they realized what had happened, they said. Mr. Jordan was the first to get out. He broke a hole through the top of the car and cannot tell himself now just how he did it. He managed to get to solid ice and waited until Mr. Hess came up.--News Herald.

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 25, 1925

     The toes and part of one's left foot are worth $825 according to the terms of a settlement reached in the case of Clarence Kischer of Albert City who recently brought suit against Thieman Harvester company for $15,000 damages.

SURPRISE PARTY
    On returning home  from church last Sunday evening, Mrs. Joe Nolan was very much surprised to find her home filled with her friends and neighbors who had come to help her celebrate her birthday. The evening was spent in a very pleasant way. Later a very tasty lunch was served from the well filled baskets of those present and they all departed wishing her many more happy birthdays.

HERMANSEN-BARRINGER
    Mr. W.L. Hermansen of Lost Island township and Miss Olive Barringer of Graettinger were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Peterson at Cedar Falls at high noon on Wednesday, February 18th. Mr.and Mrs. Peterson were the witnesses. The newly wedded couple will spend their honeymoon at Cedar Falls, Waterloo and other points. On their return they will commence housekeeping on the farm owned by the groom's parents near Ruthven and will be at home to their many friends after the first of March.
    The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barringer of Velva, N.D.  She was a resident of Ruthven during her high school days graduating with the class of 1922. During the past few years she has made her home with her brother, D.C. Barringer at Graettinger, where she had been employed as bookkeeper in the Osher store. She is a charming young lady with a host of friends and a facility for making and keeping them. She was very popular in Ruthven during her residence here and has many well wishes among our residents. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Hermansen of this city. He was reared and received his education here and graduated with the class of 1918. He is a quiet, unassuming young man with high moral standards and a reputation for integrity and general worth which is beyond repute. He is an industrious and capable farmer and has already made rapid strides towards success in this vocation. The Free Press joins the many friends of this deserving young couple in extending hearty congratulations.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

- Mr. and Mrs. Seth Hovey drove over from Cylinder Sunday and spent the day visiting at the home of her parents, Mr .and Mrs. John Holmgren.
- Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grady and children of Graettinger visited at the home of his mother, Mrs. Winnifred Grady in this city the last part of the week.
- Mr. R.M. Johnson returned Friday evening from Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he had gone in company with Mr. John Baxter who entered the government hospital at that place.
- Mrs. Ralph Garren came up from Gilmore City Saturday evening for a visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ole Peterson.
- Mrs. Chris Nielson returned to her home at Spencer Sunday evening after visiting here for several days at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ole Peterson.
- Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Brennan and daughter Margaret and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brennan went to Emmetsburg Monday to attend the wedding of Miss Loretto Ruddy.
- The teacherage at the North Superior township school in Dickinson county was totally destroyed by fire at four o'clock Monday morning with the entire contents. The family which consists of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Loomis, Supt. and Mrs. Brown and baby and the four teachers escaped in their night clothing.
- Mr. Jens P. Thompson was down town as usual on Tuesday, February 24th. Only on this day his smile was broader than usual due to the fact that he was celebrating his eighty-fifth birthday. He is hale, hearty and happy and after eighty-five years of useful living, is still looking forward to many years to come. He is an expert gardener and supplies Ruthven residents and merchants with a large share of their vegetables. He is now busy planning his garden for this summer and expects to have the biggest and best he ever had.
- Ralph Galor the Algona man who attempted to kill his wife last week Thursday, had his preliminary hearing Wednesday morning and was bound over to the district court under $5,000 bond. The next morning he appeared before Judge F.C. Davidson who was conducting court in Algona and pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit murder and the Judge handed him a sentence of thirty years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison. Gaylor leaving the same day to begin serving his sentence. [ Note: Galor and Gaylor transcribed as listed in original]
- Rev. and Mrs. Lumley returned the last of the week from Sioux City where Rev. Lumley has been taking treatment in the hospital for the past ten days. Rev. Lumley's condition is much improved but he will need rest and quiet for some time yet before he will be able to resume his work in the pulpit. His many Ruthven friends will be glad to see him about again.
- Mrs. Byron Lathrop and daughter, Vivian, came up from Plover Thursday evening for a few days visit here with her mother, Mrs. E.H. Rhinehart. Mr. Lathrop drove up Sunday and they returned home with him.
- Mr. S.N. Wagner is today, Wednesday, February 25th, receiving the congratulations of his many Ruthven friends, the occasion being his eightieth birthday. Mr. Wagner is robust and healthy and does not know what it means to be sick.
- Mrs. Ned Rooney came over from Primghar Friday for an over Sunday visit here at the home of her mother, Mrs. E.H. Rhinehart.

ELK LAKE NOTES
- A delightful surprise party was given in honor of Miss Eva Monk's fifteenth birthday by her mother at her house on the lake shore farm last Sunday evening. The evening was very pleasantly spent in visiting and in playing game. A very fine wrist watch from her father and a purse of silver from her friends were birthday tokens received by Miss Eva Monk. An exceedingly good cake and ice cream was served at mid night.
- Another happy occasion at the same time was celebrating of the sixteenth wedding anniversary of Mr .and Mrs. O.E. Carpenter and Mr .and Mrs. J.W. Monk. The community joins in wishing them many more happy anniversaries.
- A farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Earl and son Morris was the occasion of a pleasant party last Saturday evening. Nearly one hundred old friends and neighbors were present. At midnight the ladies of the party served a very appetizing lunch consisting of coffee and cake. The Earl family will move on a farm north of Ruthven about the 1st of March.
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Submitted by: C.J.L., Nov 2005