Local News Items From Lost Island Township
Local notes report births and illnesses in the community. Mrs Rolfe Lundgren’s baby arrives early in the week and Mrs M C Grodland recovers from a recent illness. Visitors include Mrs J J Sullivan and Vivian with Mrs J B Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Lundgren
M. C. Grodland
J. J. Sullivan
Vivian
J. B. Wagner
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Burl
Hoard
Peerless Bakery
Spencer
Iowa
Ady
James King
the Times
A. L. Anderson
Ralph Anderson
Ringsted
Lost Island Township
J. M. Robinson
W. L. O'Connor
Grachtinger
Caroline Hanson
Oscar Hauge
Slayton
Minnesota
Oscar Mark
John T. Johnson
Alpha
Automobile Insurance Urges Responsibility After Nationwide Losses
A public notice warns that a $10,000 car lawsuit could bankrupt most owners without liability and property damage coverage that defends suits and pays judgments. It cites tens of millions in damages and over 40,000 fatalities this year, urging drivers in Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa to assess their uninsured risk and consider affordable policies and payment arrangements if needed.
Graettinger News Roundup Highlights Local Social and Business Activity
Des Moines visitors and regional events fill Graettinger pages. Business calls by Elmer Miner and KF H Corliss, the Emmetsburg club secretary, frame a week of commerce. A Weston-style mix of deaths, celebrations, patients, births, and community notices follows, including a funeral in Emmetsburg, a 88,000 dollar creamery year, and local club entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Miner
Des Moines
D. C. Barringer
Wisconsin Lumber Co
H. Corliss
Emmetsburg
Glene Jacobson
Woodrow Wilson
Estherville
M. Q. Grodland
Graettinger
Robert Simonsen
A. W. Ritzman
Ted Olson
Oscar
Olson
Donald
Pat Phillips
Lou Phillips
Henry Hansen
Q. Patrick
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Vivian Sullivan
George A. Wilson
Ole Nordsletten
Wallingford
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
Ing
Gras
Graettinger Creamery
Wm. Miutters
Tar Iverters
Oscar Craven
Jorgen Anderson
W.L. Lambe
Joh Rendhus
John Graettinger
Carl Spies
Farmers Graf Co
John Bondhus
Jorgen Anerson
D. F B. McCarty
F. L. Lambe
John Nelson
C. H. Berlin
Elmer Olson
W. J. O'Connor
Jorgen W. Knutsen
France
Times
Fred Masters
Albert Thoreson
Floyd Fleming
Kansas City
Robert Hisenbast
Emmetenburg
Floyd Smith
Louie Montgomery
Milwaukee
Barney Elsenbast
Germany
Walter Petersen
Ted Suss
Chicago
John Hollander
Rhyme
North Dakota
Charles G. Anderson
Bertha J. Cullen
Princeton
Minnesota
K. P
O. HW
Raleigh
R. W. Andrews
Wm. Pennprelate
Charles Harrington
F. C. Wiegman
J. A. Suss
J. W. Robbins
J. C. Molison
Frank Maddigan
Social Items and Catholic Ladies Meeting Summary
A Sunday night surprise party at W B O'Brien home celebrated his birthday with bridge and refreshments. A J Duhn had the high score. The Catholic Ladies' Aid annual meeting is set for Saturday January 21 in the church dining room with a served anch. The Catholic Missionary society gathered twenty members for a sewing afternoon and lunch. The M E Ladies' Aid holds its next meeting Thursday January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frick
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger Men’s
Latson Cafe
Oral Bonsteal
Ralph Masters
Hanson
Caroline Hanson
A. Rt. Maurstad
Frost
Redwood Falls
Lakefield
Minnesota
W. B. O'Brien
W. B. O’brien
Mr. O’brien
A. J. Duhn
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Catholic Missionary Society
John J. Sullivan
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Mc. EK. Ladies’ Aid Society
1919 Times notes and personal items from Emmetsburg
Chronology of local happenings includes Edward Mitchell’s accidental foot wound from a .22 rifle, George Kent’s stroke, and Arnold Knutson’s arm injury from a stray bullet. High School notes mention a basketball game with Livermore and new equipment. residents travel between Emmetsburg, Ames, and Des Moines. Obituaries note Mrs. Gus Peterson and Miss Bratrude. deaths of Herbert Christensen in France and a local lodge installation is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mitchell
George Kent
Arnold Knutson
Joe Sullivan
Johnson
Pasket
Livermore
Botaania
Norman
Osher
Sn Orchestra
Eammettsburg
Kelly
Gammon
Emmetsburg
Gus Peterson
Broadland
South Dakota
Frank O'Connor
Estherville
Ralph Masters
Des Moines
Vigo Jacobsen
Eam Dodge
Herman Elsenbast
Lowi University
George Graettinger
LeRoy Bartleman
Louie Montgomery
G W. Taylor
Crook Coloniale
Taylor
Katie Masters
Lena Christensen
Niels Jensen
E. M. Thompson
Farmers Grain Co
W. H. Donaghy
J. Sullivan
Chicago
Mary Rowan
Clarissa Christensen
Ames College
Iowa
Bratrude
Fll
I. O. Q. F. Lodge
H. V. Dickey
N. G
John Wikert
Wv. G
Dood ‘Moraine
Jacob Frick
Herbert Christensen
France
Dressling
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
Card of thanks from Mrs. Nels Bortvit and children extends heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during illness and death of husband and father. Floral offerings and expressions of sympathy gratefully acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gmettinger
Franklin
Nels Bortvit
Deaths continue in this county region
Obituaries note the passing of Martin Bortvit a respected Palo Alto County farmer and community pillar. The piece also recalls Mrs. Ella L Franklin of Graettinger Park Ridge Illinois born 1869 who died after a long illness and a tragedy involving Patrick Phillips 17 of Sanmersburg son of Lou Phillips who died from injuries in a December auto accident in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Frankli
B. Franklin
Park Ridge
Ilinois
Franklin
Freeport
Thinda
Ray Johnson
Graettinger
Merton
William
Methodlist Episcopal Church
Wim
G.' Bohi
De‘vase
Husbant
West Bend
Gradlinger
Chicago
Pecutanica
Illinois
Gerton
Oywo Brothers
Elgin
Minois
Sumner
Que Park
Iinois
Haima Card
Cylinder
A. W. McFarland
Sioux City
Mra Franklin
Mraranklin
Groeitinger
Lou Phillips
Emmeteburg
Regeret
Pat
Phillips
Gruetlinger
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Patrick Phillips
Sanmersburg
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Patrick
Robert ‘Frederick
Havelock
Clyde McCay
Ridotto
Robert Frederick
Mathod
Palo Alto
Noher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard Horswell Graettinger
Harvey Nichtern
Jim Robinson
Glenn Shaver
Floyd Brobst
Hompsen’ S
Jem
Piller
Drugelste
Bortint
Bortvit
Palo Alto County
Bortiit
Unce
ScientiGc
Sack
Glenco
ABC Oats
Winesap
C. A. Jensen
Fermers
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