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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

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Funeral of Henry Jorgensen Largely Attended

The funeral for Henry W. Jorgensen, who died after an appendix operation, was held at the home of his parents and at the Danish Lutheran church in South Int township. Rev. Hansen and Rev. Simonsen conducted services in English and Danish. Survived by wife Anna Stow, his parents, and four brothers, his death is mourned by Palo Alto County. He served in World War I and was a respected farmer and American Legion member. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Jorgensen and the family.

Henry W. .Jorgennention Peter Jorgensen Danish Lutheran Church South Int Township H. P. K. Hansen Astor N. P. Simons Reh Simonsen Rev. Hansen Dan Petersen Er G. Petersen Simon Simonsen Gen Paulson Carl Hansen al Christiansen Walnut Estherville Hospital Henry W. Jorgensen Ruthven Iown Lost Island Township United States Anna Stow Herman Eagle Bend Minnesota Robert Jorgensen West of Town Alfred Harold Jorgensen Palo Alto County American Legion Nis

Party honor for Miss Tobin Peterson at Lost Island home

About fifty attended a Friday evening party at the C. J. Lande home in Lost Island township honoring Tobin Peterson sister of Mrs. Lande and a Fer gus Falls High School teacher. Music by Rev Opdahl and Frances of Twin Valley delighted guests.

C. J. Lande Lost Island Township Tobin Peterson Lande Fergus Falls Rev. Opdahl Frances Twin Valley Minnesota Bert Opdahl Tayin Valley Andé A. I. Lande Dorothy Emmetsburg Meera Clarence Hansen Ruthven Ole Hanson Terril M. Olson Mabel Leon Olson Oliver Lande Nels Hanson Oscars Johnson Chester Imsland Miss Peterson Elmore Oneal Alma Kermit Rochester Mayo Hospital

Coal strike breaks with operators and miners reach accord

The expected break in the coal strike came Tuesday as central field operators arranged a working agreement with miners. Mines opened Wednesday morning and the pact runs until April first. Illinois districts will convene Friday and miners are likely back to work Monday. slack coal has cleared and high prices spurred settlements.

Ilinois

Compliments From Hand Park Spark Rematch Next Sunday

Ei R Hand owner of Hand's Park praised Swea City and Graettinger for an exciting game won by the visitors. He notes a return clash at the same park next Sunday if roads stay good, with likely strong turnout.

Ei. R. Hand Hand’s Park Swea City Graettinger Gradiinger

Osgood Boy Killed in Farm Accident

Clifford Randall, fifteen, died after a runaway team crushed him between a wagon and a tree at the Rice farm east of Osgood on Saturday afternoon. He died at five o’clock after three hours of suffering. funeral held Tuesday at Emmetsburg Cemetery.

Clifford Randall Osgood Orlock Randall Emmetsburg Rice Randall Boy Charles Randall East of Osgood

Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

Mrs Henry W Jorgensen thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during her husband’s illness and death and for the beautiful floral tributes received.

Henry W, Jorgensen

Lutheran Zion Congregation to Hold Services in Enallah

The Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation will meet for divine services in Enallah at the Methodist Church on Sunday August 20 at 2 30 p m Everybody welcome Rev J L Andreae Pastor

Lutheran Church Phe Lutheran Zion Enallah Andreae

Graettinger Market Reports August 17 1922

Graettinger market notes list hogs at top price around 9.80 per hundredweight, with hogs and hog prices detailed alongside butter and eggs. Includes scattered figures and commodity notes for corn and livestock.

Graettinger ABC Data Weber Cscceese Annea

Swea City Wins 2-0 Over Graettinger at Hand's Park

Swea City defeated Graettinger 2 to 0 at Hand's Park on Sunday. The game was competitive and the crowd noted Graettinger had chances but failed to score. The park drew many locals for a leisure Sunday outing and the venue continues to attract visitors to a growing summer resort reached by a potential new road.

Swea City Graettinger Hand’s Park Gradtinner Hand's Park

Sunday School and Worship Services at Wallingford and Fisherville

Sunday School at 10 30 and morning worship at 11 30 featured a sermon titled Christianity a World Religion No evening services due to tent meetings at Wallingford Attendees were urged to attend meetings there Bishop H J Stuntz spoke at Methodist church on Monday praising Christian world leadership and predicting a bright future if Christians rise to meet duties Rev J Mekkelson pastor stressed Christian America as the nation with resources and resolve to lead the world in these challenging times

Wallingford Fisherville H. J. Stuntz Methodist Church America United States

Services in South Walnut church in Danish language

Next Sunday morning at 10 80 a.m. services in Danish at South Walnut church with an evening program at eight by the Young Peoples society. Next Tuesday the confirmation class meets at the church. On August 24 a children's picnic will be held at Lost Island lake north shore, gathering at 11 a.m. Rev. H. P. K. Hansen, Pastor.

South Walnut Young Peoples’ Society Lost Island Lake H. P. K. Hansen

Lutheran Church Notice and Milford Baseball Game

Lutheran church notice in Lost Island next Sunday morning at 10:80 in Norwegian and in Grachtinger at three in the afternoon in English. Rev. 8 O Sande, Pastor Milford. Caddock's Colts and Milford played a hot baseball game at Arnolds Park Milford won 5 to 2 with a sensational double play.

Lost Island Grachtinger O. Sande Milford Caddock Colts Arnolds Park

Wide hail storm damages corn across Graettinger region

A severe hail storm last Wednesday covered a broad area north and northeast of Graettinger and east of town. Farms near W. Reed, Wm. Beech er, Wm. Tahman, J. C. Bosold suffered heavy losses while crops east of Graettinger and toward Emmetsburg and West Bend were damaged. Prospects for a bumper yield remain, though losses run into thousands of dollars.

Graettinger W. 35 Reed Wm. Beecher Wm. Tahman J. C. Bosold Emmetsburg West Bend Lorne Wolfe

Brekke Auction Sale Saturday at Graettinger

A closing-out sale by J. Brekke is set for Saturday August 26 at his farm one mile north of Graettinger on the gravel road. The event includes three horses ten milch cows twenty four Duroc Jersey hogs 200 buff rock chickens seven acres of corn and assorted farm goods and machinery. Lunch at noon and sale begin at 1 pm with six months terms at percent. Grodland Hepp auctioneers John O Jertson clerk.

J. Brekke T. J. Brekke Graet~tinger Grodland & Hepp John O. Jertson

Ringsted to Meet Three Teams in Nearby Iowa Schedule

Ringsted will host Blue Earth Minnesota next Wednesday, then faces Fairmont at Interlaken and Milford at Arnolds Park. Ringsted pitcher Joe Lotz leads the mound corps while Swede Risberg, ex-Chicago White Sox star, starts for Blue Earth. Baseball fans are invited to see top-class play.

Ringsted Blue Earth Minnesota Fairmont Interlaken Milford Arnolds Park Joe Lotz West Risberg Chicago White Sox

P. G. Johnson & Co Closing Out Stock

P G Johnson and Co announce closing out their line of general merchandise to specialize in groceries. The owner cites space limits in a small building and aims to offer a larger, more varied stock in one category. A full sale display ad provides details.

P. G. Johnson & Co My. Johnson

New Estate Heatrola showcased by Charley Jensen

Charley Jensen advertises an Estate Heatrola in the Times as a new mahogany finished heating stove. It claims to heat three to six rooms, burn all kinds of coal, and supersede stoves and furnaces. Public invitation to inspect, first of its kind shown in Graettinger.

Charley Jensen

Labor Day Prep Urges Neat Property by Residents

Property owners and renters are urged to weed and trim as Labor Day approaches. Clean up vacant lots, trim trees, and tidy parkings to present a neat town for visiting guests. The message emphasizes city pride and a well kept appearance for the holiday.

Graettinger

Local Heat Bakes Town With Back-to-Back Scorchers

The locality endures real warm weather with Tuesday and Wednesday recording scorching temperatures. July and August have been notably hot, though the heat remains comfortable enough to enjoy a bumper crop of coins.

Tak' Jax

Labor Day Celebration Plans in Graettinger

A Labor Day committee meeting at the P J Mc Carty land office outlined early attractions for Graettinger s big picnic. A Fairmont Minnesota merry go round ferris wheel skating rink and street attractions are planned with a homecoming of old settlers and two registers for long term residents. A Bank rest room information bureau and printed names in the Times were announced as part of the day s arrangements.

P. J. McCarty Land Office P. J. Hession Fairmont Minnesota Roberts American Legion Iowa Graettinger First National Bank Willlso Bank S S. George Grachtinger Vincent Kelly J. O. Jertson A. J Ss. George A. H. Henningsen I. Reeves P. J. McCarty J. P. Jensen M. Weinholzer Wendell Anderson M. O. Grodland John Reimer Charlie Jensen J. B. Lambe BE. A. Baumgartner Ben Reeves J. J. Sullivan R. B. McNally Geo. Frick E. Schurmann J. Paulsen Alfred Jensen LeRoy ‘Bartleman C.A. Jensen Ward Noble

Bear Trap Set In Barn Warns Graettinger Residents

A bear trap was cleverly set in a Graettinger barn early this week after boys reportedly entered the barn at different times and several items disappeared. The note warns readers to stay vigilant as no one has yet been harmed. Also announced is the purchase of Bannart store at West Bend by Jack Bolstad and C. A. Jensen, who will run it along with Graettinger and New London, Minnesota ventures.

Graettinger Lowk West Bend Jack Bolstad C. A. Jensen Bannart New London Minnesota Messrs

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Henry Jorgensen Graettinger Venum George Coolidge High Lake Hansen Brothers Carl Jensen Mr. Jensen John Wycoff Linpustey Osgood Boy Lutheran Church Notice Ogee
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