19 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
1
A four year old boy, Herbart Michaelson, died after playing in a barn fire caused by matches. Gertrude Fagen, also four, escaped as flames enveloped the space near Miss Bartha Brekken. The accident occurred Saturday, the barn valued about 160 dollars and insured for 150, at Roland Record.
A section of cement walk on South Main in front of L. P. Sigler’s residence exploded last Thursday afternoon. The four foot by many inches top lifted two feet and shattered, while the concrete foundation remained intact. Witness M. A. Gammill reported the strange event as warm weather and possible trapped water causing steam pressure or expansion.
The Sunbeam Gallery notes rapid growth in Graettinger with many residences and businesses built in recent years. It records a tragedy where a young man named Charles Johnson from Mason City collapsed and died after a meal, while others nearby were engaged in activities.
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