Funeral Of Henry Jorgensen Largely Attended
The funeral for Henry W. Jorgensen, a Palo Alto County resident and former U S Army veteran, was held Friday at the Danish Lutheran church in South Walnut township. Rev. Hansen and Rev. Simon led services. he is survived by his wife Anna, his parents, and four brothers. He passed away after complications from appendicitis following two surgeries, with a large attendance paying respects and floral tributes.
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Henry W. Jorgenny
Peter Jorgensen
South Nut
H. P. K. Hansen
Astor
N. P. Simon
Curch
Simorigen
Estherville Hospital
Graettinger
Paulsen
Henry W. Jorgensen
Ruthven
Iowa
Anna Show
Peter Énzen
Herman
Eagle Bend
Gota
Robert Jorgensen
Westown
Alfred
Harold
Jorgensen
Palo Alcounty
Uny
Sterling Dhariheter
Fragmented obituary note on a devoted husband and wife
A dam the text speaks of a loyal husband and wife pairing, praising his obedience thoughtfulness and friendly nature. It references their brief married life and the contentment they looked forward to sharing together with Mrs Jorgenson and a loving partnership.
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Ibor
Avas
Enjoyable Social Time At Lande Home In Lost Island
An enjoyable party honoring Miss Tobia Peterson sister of Mrs. Lande took place Friday evening at the C. J. Lande home in Lost Island township. Music and singing by Rev. Opdahl and Frances Opdahl of Twin Valley Minnesota entertained about fifty guests. Peterson left by auto the next day for Elmore Minnesota with Mrs. Lande Oneal Alma and Kermit. She will visit relatives in Elmore and Rochester Mayo Hospital before returning to Fergus Falls.
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C. J.lande
Lost Island Township
Tobia Peterson
Lande
Fergus Falls
Rev. Opdahl
Frances
Twin Valley
Minnesota
A. I. Lande
Dorothy
Emmetsburg
Clarence Hansen
Ruthven
Ole Hanson
Terril
O. M. Olson
Mabel
Leon Olson
Oliver Lande
Nels Hanson
Oscar Johnson
Chester Limeland
Break in Coal Strike Reaches Central Field
The expected break in the coal strike occurred on Tuesday as operators in the central field reached a working agreement with miners. Mines opened Wednesday morning and the pact runs until April first. Illinois districts will meet Friday and miners likely return Monday. Slack coal has cleared at high prices, enabling settlements.
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Ilinois
Iinois
Graettinger and Swea City Battle Set for Next Sunday
A letter from Hand's Park proprietor E R Hand praises the Swea City and Graettinger teams as one of the most interesting contests. He notes a rematch is planned at Hand's Park next Sunday and expects a large crowd if weather and roads allow.
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E. R. Hand
Hand’s Park
Swea City
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Horse Hurt in High Lake Threshing Accident
George Coolidge reports a threshing rig accident near High Lake last week when a Hansen Brothers horse entangled its tail in a separator pulley. The horse suffered severe injuries and was killed. The threshing rig also lost bearings and boxes in the mishap. Carl Jensen of southwest town fractured his leg while wrestling with Mason boys and was taken to Estherville hospital with a potential three month recovery. Earlier John Wycoff broke his leg slipping during a scuffle, and Hoe is recovering on crutches.
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George Coolidge
High Lake
Hansen Brothers
Thrushing Files
Carl Jensen
Estherville Hospital
Mr. Jensen
John Wycoff
Hoe
Osgood Boy Killed in Farm Accident
Clifford Randall aged fifteen died Saturday afternoon when a team ran away on a Rice farm wagon. The boy, helping with threshing, was crushed between the wagon box and a tree as the horses bolted. He died about five o'clock after three hours of suffering. Funeral held Tuesday at Emmetsburg cemetery. The Randall family expresses community sympathy.
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Clifford Randall
Rice Farm
Osgood
Randall
Emmets‘burg
Charles Randall
East of Osgood
Card of Thanks from Mrs Henry W Jorgensen
I thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during my husband illness and death and for the beautiful floral tributes presented by many.
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Henry W. Jorgensen
Lutheran Zion Church to Hold English Service Sunday
Ey Lutheran Zion Congregation will meet in divine services in English at the Methodist church on Sunday August 20 at 2 30 p m Everybody welcome Rev J T Andrex Pastor.
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Lutheran Church
Lutheran Zion
Methodist Church
J. TE. Andrexe
Swea City Defeats Graettinger 2-0 At Hand's Park
Swea City beat Graettinger 2 to 0 in a close game at Hand's Park Sunday. Graettinger had chances but could not score. The crowd, drawn from Graettinger, enjoyed a sunny day trip and the scenic drive from Graettinger to the park.
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Swea City
Graecttinger
Hand's Park
Graettinger
Hand’s Park
Trand’s Park
Graetlinger
Christianity a World Religion sermon at Wallingford tent meetings
Methodist Church notes show Sunday school at 10 80 and morning worship with the sermon titled Christianity a World Religion at 11 80 No evening services due to tent meetings at Wallingford Attendees also travelled to Wienerville Monday to hear Bishop H J Stuntz who warned of a pivotal era for Christian forces If Christian America fails the opportunity may not come again according to Rev C J Mekkelson Pastor.
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Methodist Church
Wallingford
Wienerville
H. J. Stuntz
Danish Language Services and Picnic at Lost Island Lake
Next Sunday morning at 10 30 Danish language services at South Walnut church with an evening program at eight by the Young Peoples society. Next Tuesday confirmation class at the church. On August 24 a pienie for children on the north shore of Lost Island lake with gathering at 11 at the picnic grounds. Rev H P K Hansen pastor.
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South Walnut
Young ‘Peoples’ Society
Lost Island Lake
H. P. K. Hansen
Lutheran Church Notices in English and Norwegian
Lost Island services Sunday at 10 30 in Norwegian and Graettinger at 3 pm in English led by Rev Sunde. Milford Trimmed Caddock Colts 5 2 at Arnolds Park with Milford's team turning several double plays in the baseball game.
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Milford
Caddock
Arnolds Park
Wide hail storm damages crops across county area
Last Wednesday evening a severe hail storm swept north and northeast of Graettinger and east of town, damaging corn fields owned by many farmers. Notable losses hit W. Ji. Reed, Wm. Beecher, Wm. Luhman, and J. C. Bosold, with extensive damage east of Emmetsburg and as far south as West Bend. Some fields east of town may yield 65 to 80 bushels per acre, and overall losses run into thousands of dollars.
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Graettinger
W. Ji. Reed
Wm. Beecher
Wm. Luhman
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
West Bend
Lorne Wolfe
T J Brekke Closing Out Sale Saturday August 26
T J Brekke announces a closing out sale at his Graettinger farm home one mile north on the traveled road. The sale starts at 1 pm after a noon lunch, featuring three horses, ten milk cows, twenty four Duroc Jersey hogs, 200 Buff Rock chicks, seven acres of corn, potatoes, household goods, and farm machinery. Six months at 8 percent terms. Grodland and Hepp, auctioneers. John O Jertson, clerk.
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T. J. Brekke
Graettinger
Mr. Brekke
Grodland & Hepp
John O. Jertson
Ringsted Faces Three Big Games Next Week
Ringsted will host Blue Earth Minnesota next Wednesday, then play Fairmont at Interlaken the following day, and tackle Milford at Arnolds Park on Friday. Joe Lotz, a top west hurler, will pitch for Ringsted while Swede Risberg, former Chicago White Sox, will start for Blue Earth. Fans can expect quality ball in these tuneups.
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Ringsted
Bluearth
Minnesota
Fairmont
Interlaken Whd
Milford
Arnolds Park
Joe Lotz
West
Risberg
Chicago White Sox
Blue Earth
P G Johnson & Co Closes Out Stock
P G Johnson and Co announces closing out general merchandise to specialize in groceries. Johnson cites limited space and demand for greater variety as reasons to focus on a single line. An advertisement in the issue provides full sale details.
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P. G. Johnson & Co
Johnson
Estate Heatrola heats Graettinger homes in new stove
Charley Jensen advertises an Estate Heatrola in Times as a mahogany finished heater that can warm three to six rooms, burns all coal, and replaces stoves and furnaces. Public invited to inspect. first of its kind shown in Graettinger.
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Charley Jensen
Graettinger
Neighborhood Labor Day Prep Urges Clean Property
Property owners and renters are asked to tidy yards and clear weeds as visitors come for the Labor Day picnic. The note stresses neat appearances reflect on the town, with suggestions like trimming trees and cleaning parking areas amid unusually warm July August weather and a bumper corn harvest.
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Graettinger
Labor Day Celebration Planning In Graettinger Iowa
A Friday meeting of labor day committee members at P J McCarty land office discussed attractions for the Graettinger celebration. Plans include a merry go round and ferris wheel, skating rink, and high class street attractions. State Chaplain Roberts will speak, and a homecoming of old settlers is planned with two registers for long-time residents and former citizens. The First National Bank rooms serve as rest area and information bureau. Detailed committee lists cover street attractions music speakers and events with Sept 4 as the big day.
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P. J. McCarty Land Office
P. J. Hession
Lairmont
Minnesota
Roberts
American Legion
Iowa
Graettinger
Times
First National Bank
Bank
E. S. George
Vinance
Vincent Kelly
J. O. Jert‘son
A. J. Johnson
Ben Reeves
J. J. Sullivan
R. B. McNally
Geo. Frick
I. E. Schurmann
P. J. Paulsen
Alfred Jensen
LeRoy Bartleman
CG. A. Jensen
Ward Noble
Bear Trap Warning In Graettinger Barn
An early week report notes a bear trap set in a Graettinger barn with items missing as local youths reportedly entered the barn at various times. The note advises caution to boys and frames the incident as a fair warning. Also, Jack Bolstad and C A Jensen have purchased Bannart store at West Bend and will run it along with their Graettinger and New London businesses.
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Graettinger
West Bend
Jack Bolstad
C. A. Jensen
Bannart
Grachtinger
New London
Minnesota
Messrs
Jengen
Bolstad
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Graettinger Team
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Lutheran Church Notice
Lost Island
Sunde
Erne
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