Funeral of Geo. Sandvig Largely Attended
The funeral of George Sandvig, accidently killed while cutting timber last Wednesday, was held Monday afternoon at the house and at the Norwegian Liberty church. Rev. Sunde officiated. He was born in Bergen Norway April 15 1863 and died at sixty. Survived by wife Bertha Knutson and five siblings. The community mourns a frugal, devout, industrious gentleman with a loyal home life and service to his church.
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Mare
George Sandvig
O. Sunde
H. Oh, Sandvik
Joe Gabrielson
Th. T. Nate
Martin Myhre
Fred Spies
Jacob Brekke
Krinherred
Bergen
Norway
America
Misa Bertha Knutson
Clinton
Iowa
Mar
Sandvig
Palo Alto County
Thos. Helgeson
J. A. Spies
Graettinger
Hans Sandvig
Plankinton
South Dakota
Otheer
Lutheran Church
Husb
Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Death Of Husband
I thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the recent death and funeral of my husband. I also extend grateful thanks for the flowers received from Nowers Mrs. George Lanivig.
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Nowers
George Lanivig
No Delivery Christmas Day Post Office Announces Holiday
The post office department notifies rural mail routes will not have delivery on Christmas Day as a nationwide holiday. Woodman Dance December 31 Lodge members plan an old time dance Monday evening December 31. Tickets are 1.00 with a free feed for ticket holders and partners.
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Posts Office Department
Woodman Lodge
Electric light rates reduced for Graettinger patrons
R Greengo manager of the Fmmoetsburg division of North ern States Power says Graettinger customers receive a ten percent reduction on power and right bills effective with the November billing. He recalls the earlier fifteen percent increase caused public uproar and a later compromise. The dispute centered on how Mgr Stearna of Humboldt handled the situation.
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Fmmoetsburg
Northern States Power Company
Times
Mgr. Stearna
Humboldt
Graettinger
Supreme Court Reverses Brekke Damages Verdict
The Supreme Court reversed the district court ruling in T. J. Brekke vs. J. A. Rothermel. Brekke must pay costs after a $2,800 verdict for damages to Herman Brekke, a six year old deaf boy injured when Rothermel’s vehicle struck him near a school. The accident severely damaged both ears, leaving Herman unable to read or write. the family had moved to Faribault to access specialized education. Community sympathy is noted for the grievously handicapped child.
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Supreme Court
District Court
T. J. Brekke
J. A. Rothermel
Brekke
Mr. Rothermel
Mr. Brekke
Herman Brekke
Legion Dance Promises a Grand Graettinger Event
One of the season’s most popular social dances will occur at Woodman hall in Graettinger on Thursday evening December 27. The Legion boys will present a grand ball with music by Moore’s Orchestra of Hitherville. Old and now time dances will be featured. all welcome to attend and enjoy.
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Big Legion
Woodman Hall
Legion Boys of
Graettinger
Musile
Moore
Hitherville
Arnolds Park Seen For Keen New Amusement Park Competition
Arnolds Park aims to attract strong competition as plans emerge for a new amusement park at Orlaung, promising better traffic control, police protection, and cleaner streets. The lake shore site has rich natural resources but has suffered from neglect and graft amid years of poor park management. Hartley Star notes local concerns over past decline and calls for a revitalized, inviting attraction.
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Arnolds Park
Orlaung
Arnolds Ipark
Lake Shore
Hartley Star
Weather Streak Highlights Pleasant Early September Days
The period featured three of the finest fall days with bright sun and no frost or snow. Graettinger youngsters are urged to visit Saint Claus on Saturday or Monday for candy and excitement as he appears in the community.
Fire destroys farm buildings in Southwest Grachtinger area
Heavy fire Tuesday morning between ten and eleven o’clock consumed a barn corn crib machine shed and granary on Mrs Mayme Callahan farm southwest of Grachtinger. Miles Tenant lost substantial machinery and all his grain. little insurance coverage existed, portending heavy losses.
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Cvisin
Mayme Callahan
Grachtinger
Miles
Midnight Mass in Graettinger Next Monday Night
A Christmas mass will be celebrated Monday night at midnight in Graettinger. Last year many Graettinger residents attended the Emmetsburg midnight mass. Choir members are busy practicing special music for the occasion and a very large attendance is expected.
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Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Graettinger Telephone Charter Expires Ending December
The Graettinger Telephone company charter has expired. Officers have ninety days to apply for a new charter. The issue will be discussed at the stockholders annual meeting scheduled for early January and the upcoming meeting is expected to be of interest.
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Graettinger Telephone Company
Christmas Program at Graettinger High School Friday
Graettinger High School hosts a Christmas program Friday afternoon at 2:00 featuring a Christmas tree and a one act play A Case of Suspension by the pupils. Public invitation extended, program followed by a basket social December 21 at Hepp School District No. 6 Twelve Mile Lake township.
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Graettinger High School
Hepp
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Lillian Benesh
Santa Claus to Visit Graettinger for Two Days
Santa Claus will spend two long afternoons and one evening in Graettinger after urgent requests from local businessmen. He will distribute 2,000 bags of candy to children in the town and surrounding area, inviting all to meet him on Saturday and Monday after noon.
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Santa Claus
Graettinger
Santa
Christmas Program At M. E. Church
Christmas program at the M. E. church Monday evening December 24 at 4 30 includes orchestra song by school readings poems and a long sequence of exercises by students and teachers with a finale featuring Star of Hope Have You Seen a Star and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear followed by Santa Claus greetings from The Times paper shares season wishes.
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M. E. Church
M. E
Wilma Wikert
Helen Shaver
Paul Mekkleson
Helen George
Avoonal McNew
Leslie Mekkleson
Mars
Shayer
Immanuel
Pearl Noble
Polly
Aivs
Star of Hope
Bennie Reeves
Santa Claus
Times Force
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Geo. Sandvig
Ervice
Merry
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Lester
Iver
Sitn Claus
Tertil
Julius Sevdy
Gorm Ieeeeteenerestansgess
Oath
Bers
Pugs
Graettingers
Les10nal Dank ‘Owa
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