Newhson and Christensen Unite in Graettinger Ceremony
In Graettinger at noon Saturday Antone Johnson and Miss Benedict joined in marriage with Rev. Tourtellot officiating. The ceremony was attended by close relatives and friends. The Times extends best wishes as the couple begins married life. In a separate report, Orrin Hastings and Myrtle Christensen were wed at the Christensen home in Lost Island Township with a small, elegant ceremony.
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Antone Johinson
Graettinger
Graettinger Eofessor
Johnson
Cornell
College
Times
Ag. Ady
Graetger
Jell “College
Orrin W. Hastings
Myrtle M. Christensen
Mabel
Hazel Christensen
Jessie Jensen
Pipestone
Minn
Rufus
Charles Hastings
Marshall
Emma Hastings
Ayrshire
Steve Brinkley
Hanley Meek
Ruthven
C. F. Christensen
Silver Lake Township
Funeral of Thomas McDonald Held at Catholic Church
The funeral for Thomas McDonald of Graettinger, born in Galway in 186? died December 21, 1916, at age 49. Rev. J. Kelly led services at the Catholic church, with interment in the Catholic cemetery north of town. Pallbearers included P. J. McCarty and J. P. Conway among others.
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Thomas
Donald
Estherville
Charge of the Light Brigade reenacted in Graettinger
A Saturday night re-enactment of Verdun and Bull Run battles unfolds in Graettinger showing a siege, surrender, and counterattack with a revolver wielded by a commanding figure. The Times reports a chaotic, dramatic struggle, while local appeals urge subscribers to renew amid rising costs for paper and ink.
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Wilson
Atlantic
Graettinger
Marne
France
Fort Vaux
Ager
Ouk
Chaeetinger-‘Times
ADC
Pie
Sie
Amaa
Prices 25 Years Ago Highlight Prairie Prices
Peter Petersen recalls price shifts noting M C Larsen sold oats at 56 cents per bushel twenty five years ago and offered his farm for 20 dollars per acre. He says land was newer and more fertile, enabling quick payback with large yields. Petersen suggests high prices could benefit farmers.
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Enied
Omaha
St. Louis
Norfolk
Newport, Neb
Coconino
Morgan
Bishop Lot Smith
Mormon
Lake
J. Z. Adams
Council Bluffs
Michely
Peter Petersen
Times Office
15 Persen
M. C. Larsen
Graettinger
Larsen
Mr. Petersen
Surprise Birthday Event atNearby Home
A fragmentary note describes a surprise birthday gathering at a private residence. The scene mentions Mr. and Mrs. Reatie and references a move to town. Details are incomplete but indicate a social celebration with a festive party atmosphere.
Last Days of Pompeii Screening at Hawkeye Theatre
The Hawkeye theatre presents The Last Days of Pompeii next Monday evening January 1 as a library benefit. Proceeds fund a permanent town project while the photo play promises exceptional entertainment and a crowded house. Admission charges support the library link.
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Pompeii
Hawkeye
Be A Gentleman Sunday Morning Train Depots
In Emmetsburg and Graettinger depots the Rock Island passenger trains drew crowds of ladies and men. Tobacco smoke filled the air as riders waited for the north bound train and evening passenger arrival. The speaker urged proper conduct and blamed the company for lacking evidence of gentlemanly training.
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Emmetsburg
Rock' Island
The
Rock
Isley
Graettinger
Summer Rain Floods Christmas Night Storm Story
A recalled Christmas night storm brought heavy rain and lightning, driving winds that lasted for hours. Readers described the scene as apocalyptic, fearing the end of the world as the storm surged across the area.
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Niae
Bera
Cmd
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the Times
Thos. McDonald
Fas
Ger Recente
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