Funeral of Hans Matson Held Saturday
Hans Matson died April 17 1918 at his son Nes Matson’s home west of Graettinger at 79 years. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 pm at the M E church with Rev E M Cathcart officiating and interment in the M E cemetery east of town. Survived by wife and four sons and two daughters. The Times extends sincere sympathy to the family.
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Hans Matson
Nes Matson
Graettinger
M. E
E. M
Athcart
Hans Christen Jensen
Ne& Matson
Grachtinger
Denmark
Anna Carlson
Foosland
Illinois
Mary Christiansen
Hawarden
Iowa
Lawrence Matson
Curtis
Michigan
Chris Matson
Dortha Gibbons
E. M. Cathcart
Wiinois
Henry. Christianson
Matson
America
Ilinois
M. E. Church
Death of NineYearOld Arnold Thoresen in Estherville
Arnold Thoresen, about nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Thoresen of Lost Island township, died at Estherville hospital last evening from appendicitis complications after appendix rupture and blood poisoning. Funeral arrangements were not yet made. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Theodore Thoresen
Lost Island Township
Estherville
Duhn Child Carl Dies At Five In Walnut Township
Carl P L Duhn, five years old, son of Mr and Mrs P L Duhn of southwest of Grachtin ger, passed away Saturday after a difficult winter illness. Funeral was Monday afternoon with burial in Danish Lutheran cemetery, Walnut township. The Times offers sympathy to the Duhn family on their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
P. L. Duhn
Grachtinger
Walnut Township
War Year Ago Highlights Across April Dates
The record covers wartime steps from April to mid month including Senate and House votes on war resolutions, Wilson's proclamation and navy mobilization, seizures of German ships, and several country actions. It notes battles near Arras, sinking of ships, diplomatic breaks, and a $7 billion bond plan plus emergency funds. Alfred Cameron’s promotion to Yeoman service is also announced with training details.
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Senate
U. S
Germany
House
Wilson
Cormoran
Guam
Cuba
Panama
Austria
U. SS
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Seward
Mediterranean
Brazil
Argentina
United States
Chili
Costa Rica
United ‘States
Uruguay
U.S
Washington
Bulgaria
War Department
Bolivia
West Front
Lens
Pril
Lagieicourt
Arcadian
Cameronia
Congress
Soissons
Reima
Miss Kate Coakley Dies at Dubuque at Seventy
Miss Kate Coakley sister of Mrs. J. B. Lambe of Otter Creek died at Dubuque Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral at Otter Creek with Catholic interment. Survived by four brothers in Jackson County and two sisters Mrs. Lambe and Mrs. Nolan. She lived with her sister for 25 years and was a devout Catholic. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
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Kate Coakley
J. B. Lambe
Dubuque
Canada
Jackson County
Otter Creek
Lambe
Nolan
Oxford Junction
Iowa
Golden Wedding Celebration for Bailey and Bailey in Royal
Mr and Mrs T L Bailey celebrate a golden wedding anniversary at Odd Fellows hall in Royal with about 200 guests. A mock marriage ceremony, a three course dinner, and generous gifts mark the day. Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Wagner for twelve years, the celebrants were long-time Royal residents.
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J. P. Wagner
Royal
T. L. Bailey
Odd Fellows Hall
Royalland
Bailey
Wagner
Lawiter
Lutheran Mission Meeting Draws Crowds in City
A Lutheran Mission meeting was held at the Norwegian Lutheran church in the city with pastors from Rake Grover Estherville Ruthven leading. Attendees came from surrounding towns including Gotzen and Bode. The church was packed for morning, afternoon and evening services, and yesterday an offering of 7785 was collected for mission purposes.
Knights of Columbus Initiation at Emmetsburg
Sunday initiation event for 81 candidates at St Thomas Church in Emmetsburg with nine o'clock mass followed by degree work at the church and an Armory banquet. Local new members include LeRoy Bartleman James R Brown Joseph M Kliegt Jr John A Kiiegl Patrick Montgomery Joseph D OConnor Philip E OConnor Matthew Quinn Charles J Spies and John J Sullivan.
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K. C
U. Clags
Knights. of. Columbus
Emmetsburg
Order
LeRoy Bartleman
James R. Brown
Joseph M. Kliegt, Jr
Johh. A. Kiiegl
Patrick Montgomacy
Joseph D. O'Connor
Philip E. O'Connor
Matthew Quinn
Charles J. Spies
John J. Sullivan
No More Lightless Nights
A 1918 interoffice telegram from Washington informs local fuel administrators that the lightless night order is suspended beginning next Thursday night due to the daylight saving bill, and will remain in effect until September first when it becomes active again. CHARLES WEBSTER Fuel Administrator for laws.
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Washington
Sharty
Garfield
Nhuradiy
Mindy
The Marriage Question at Hawkeye Theatre April 26
The Marriage Question by Ralph T. Kettering and Lorin Howard comes to Hawkeye Theatre on April 26. The plot explores if love is essential to happiness and advises on the ethics of wedlock, touted for realism without impropriety with Gan Kell and MacVitty directing the original cast. Seats are on sale at Schurmanns. war tax extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph T. Kettering
Lorin Howard
Hawkeye Theatre
Gankell and MacVitty
Schurmann’s
Ford Curtailed Output Highlighting 1918 Shortages
Ford Motor Co cuts output to about 50 percent of peak as government orders rise. Daily car production sits around 1,600 to 1,800, with 100,000 cars behind orders. December marks start of significant cuts. Detroit faces skilled labor shortages of 25,000, expected to rise to 35,000. Also urged coal purchases to fuel war effort and transport. Flag services planned at Norwegian Lutheran churches on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Detroit
Card of Thanks for kindness after illness and death
We extend our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Thanks also to the M E Church choir for their services at the funeral. - Mrs Hans Matsen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Hans Matsen
Nels Gilbertson dies in Emmetsburg at 89
Nels Gilbertson long time Emmet county resident died last Thursday at his daughter Mrs M F Coonans home in Emmetsburg after a long illness. He was born in Christiania Norway August 31 1828 and came to America in 1864. He lived near Wallingford and is said to have served as local postmaster for years. Survived by wife three daughters and one son the family expresses sincere sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Gilbertson
Emmet County
Daugher
M. F. Coonan
Wallingford
Hanson
Mr. Gilbertson
Christiania
Norway
America
P. H. Stedman
Estherville
Emmetsburg
M. I. Coonan
Edward
Ophiem
Montana
Skeels
Seattle
Washington
Anderson
Burt
Iowa
May Day Festival and Red Cross Sale in Estherville
Estherville prepares for a record May Day with a 9 a.m patriotic parade featuring the Camp Dodge military band, followed by a grand festival. After the festival a Red Cross sale begins at noon with notable auctioneers and bank presidents as clerks, proceeds benefiting the Estherville chapter.
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Red Cross
Estherville
Camp Dodge
American Red Cross
Adv
Marriage’s Deep Question Through Ages Explored
The piece reflects on marriage as humanity’s enduring topic from ancient times, noting its persistent complexity and emotional intensity. It frames the question within enduring social and personal dimensions, hinting at evolving meaning across eras.
The Marriage Question heads to Hawkeye Theatre
Boldly drawn play covers a girl’s dream of Prince Charming and the wedding bond. First local showing at Hawkeye Theatre on April 26. Ralph T. Kettering and Lorin Howard produce with Gaskell and MacVitty assembling a strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Ralph T. Kettering
Lorin Howard
Messrs. Gaskell
MacVitty
Memorial Day Meeting For Graettinger Rifle Club
Graettinger residents and nearby citizens are asked to attend a Memorial Day meeting at Woodman hall on Tuesday evening April 30 at 8 p.m. sharp. The purpose is to choose a committee to organize Memorial Day services and programs and to handle any related matters. By committee of 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
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Emma Shaver
Yorman
Frank Madigan
A. H. Shaver
G. P
Pythias
Peter Fell
Green
M. W. A. Lodge
L. P. G. Taoptron
Elk
F. J. Green
iMe
F. Adolph
Peters
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Br.young
Li ‘Rogers
A. Pleming
van Cuthbert
Arnold Thoresen
Alfred Cameron
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Charles Webster Fuol
Laws
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United States Fuel Administration
Aap Island
Adam and Eve
O. H. Raleigh Graettinger
H. N. Osher
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