Death of Mrs Tillie Thoresen Solidarity in Emmet County
The Times notes the death of Mrs Tillie Thoresen born 1867 in Norway who lived in Davis and later on the homestead near Emmet County. Survived by children Carl Olaf and three daughters. two sons and several grandchildren. Funeral at a Lutheran church conducted in English. Mrs Thoresen’s life was marked by Christian faith and family service. Also recounts a pleasant automobile polo excursion to Interlaken Lake with J A Spies Preston Fahnestock William Stuart and others, more than 5000 present, cars valued around one million, round trip 89 miles, weather favorable. Victor Henningsen visited the Hermanson home.
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Efson
Nornie
United States
Davis
Gustav“Thoreson
yYregen
Emmet
Whiere
Ney
Ake
Thoresen
Carl
Adalph
Thare
Clara Remington
North “Dakota
Louis
Lyons
South Dakota
Olaf Thoresen
Estherville
J. A. Sples
Preston Fahnestock
William. Stuart
Armstrong
Interlaken Lake
Fairmont
Minnesota
Ford
Graet‘tinger
Ringsted
Armatrong
Ninety-Nine Miles From Anywhere Fall From Window
Five year old Vance Horswell, son of Mr and Mrs B H Horswell, fell from a second story window onto a depot platform Friday evening. He was stunned but not seriously injured, aided by a large screen and frame that broke his fall. The accident prompted local families to inspect screens and ensure they are firmly fastened.
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Vance Horswell
B. H. Horswell
Services in Graettinger Next Sunday at 10 30 AM
Graettinger notices list English language services led by Student A Anstengen at 10 30 with catechising beginning 10 15 for school children. After service parochial school picnic on east side of Lost Island lake. All welcome bring lunch baskets. Rev S C Sande.
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Graettinger
A. Anstengen
Lost Island
Lost Island Lake
S. C. Sande
Copper Clad Demonstration at Charley Jensen Hardware
An educational Copper Clad range demonstration is set for August 3, 4, and 6 at Charley Jensen hardware grove. An expert from the factory will show asbestos lining and sweating on the iron body. public invitation extended. Also notes new supplies for Herke’s amalgamating machine and a planned return to operation in a few days. Denver observers expect local ore characteristics to differ from western states, planning an expert visit to Grachtinger for condition review.
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Charley Jensen Hardware
Herke
Denver
Grachtinger
Lost Island News Items
Mrs Elmer Remington was called from North Dakota last week to attend her mother's funeral. Mr and Mrs Paul Peton have been entertaining friends the past week. Mr and Mrs Pete Jensen were calling at the Albert Jensen home north of Wallingford Sunday. Mr Platter was a Wallingford caller Saturday. Mrs Helgie and Tom Helgeson were at Estherville Saturday to see the latter's daughter who is in the hospital. Mr and Mrs Heggy Hauge and family spent Sunday at Fox Lake Minnesota. Mrs Pete Jensen spent Monday at the Sheffield home. Miss Bertha Hauge spent Monday afternoon with the Sanding Sisters. Mrs Lewis Sandvng was shopping at Estherville Saturday. Mr and Mrs F Sheffield and their daughter Ethel spent Saturday at Keshterville. Mrs Theodore Thoresen is visiting at the A C Christensen home. Tuesday afternoon friends and neighbors spent a few sociable hours with their friend Mrs A C Christensen. Mr and Mrs A A Lewis of Superior entertained Mr and Mrs W I Matsen and son, Mr and Mrs Milo Hausner, Mr Irvin Myhre of Estherville and Mrs I Sheffield and Ethel of Graettinger Sunday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Duus and baby were visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs H Duus of Graettinger Saturday evening.
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Lost Island
Elmer Remington
North Dakota
Paul Peton
Pete Jensen
Albert Jensen
Wallingford
Platter
Fox Lake
Minnesota
Sheffield
Bertha Hauge
Sanding Sisters
Lewis Sandvng
Estherville
F. Sheffield
Ethel
Kestherville
Theodore Thoresen
A. C
Christensen
Mrs. H. Duus
Graettinger
Lutheran Zion Congregation Service At German Methodist Church
Lutheran Zion Congregation will meet at the Methodist church for divine services in German. Sunday July 80th beginning at 2 80 in the afternoon. Rev Andre a Pastor.
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Lutheran Zion
The
Methodist Church
Andréa
Graettinger 1922 23 teachers and gate business
Graettinger High School announces the 1922 23 staff led by Superintendent G A White with teachers Alison Gowans Florence Wells Irene Barnett Ruthven Lulu Montgomery Frances Duhigg and grades Gladys Vedder Catherine McEvoy Lillian Millen Ida Gunderson Anne Hermansen Ruthven. H E Wikert owns state agency for the Twentieth Century gate to be manufactured in Graettinger with casting foundry work elsewhere and assembly at home. four teen gates recently sold near Emmetsburg.
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Graettinger
Graettinger High School
G. A. White
Ocheyedan
Iowa
Alison E. Gowans
Emmetsburg
Florence FE. Wells
Irene M. Barnett
Ruthven
Lulu Montgomery
Frances Duhigg
Gladys Vedder
Catherine McEvoy
Lillian Millen
Ida Gunderson
Wallingford
Anne Hermansen
H. E. Wikert
Wikert
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Graettinger
Graettinger Rebekah Lodge held a Wednesday evening installation on July 19. Mrs Hattie Berg and Mrs Ella Reed led the ceremony naming new officers including Jennie Fleming Blanche Baumgartner Della Holroyd Katherine Hansen Charlotte Rubink Lewina Westergard Anna Prick Julia Wikert Bertha Sigler Luella Reeves Myrtle Truesdell Hattle Berg Anna Rogers Etta Sigler Jennie Young. Refreshments followed served by Edith Grodland and Anna Frick. attendees reported a pleasant time.
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Rebekah
Graettinger Rebekah Lodge
Hattie Berg
Ella Reed
Jennie Fleming
Blanche Baumgartner
Della Holroyd
Katherine Hansen
Charlotte Rubink
Lewina Westergard
Anna Prick
Julia Wikert
Bertha Sigler
Terereee O. G
Luella Reeves
Edith Grodland
Anna Frick
Graettinger Beats Lone Rock 3 to 1 in Sunday Game
Graettinger won 8 to 1 at Jackman park on Sunday as Paulsen and Reeves powered the pitching for Graettinger. Lone Rock, opening the season, fought hard and vowed to return the game. Graettinger travels to Lone Rock next Sunday for a rematch.
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Graettinger
Lone Rock
Jackman Park
Paulsen
Reeves
Big Ball Game At Hand's Park
A big baseball game between Swea City and the Tennessee Rats will be held at Hand's Park next Sunday. Other big attractions are also scheduled for this date. Read the large display ad in this issue of the Times.
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Hand’s Park
Swea City
Tennessee Rats
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Victor Henningsen
Hermanson
Grahttinger
REET
Sctvation
Lutheran Church Notice
Graecttinger Market
Sssceseersneeneeeere TC
Hansen
C. M. Remington
Mra. L. G.hagen
Carl Thoresen
Woodman Hall
Duns School
South Walnut Church
H. FP. K. Hansen
Martin Myhre
U. R. Next
Children’s Haly
To & P Bartleman Bros
Milford
Guilford Paulsen
Wm. Ryan
Aus
Prces
American Legion
Mrs. Ryan
Liberty Bell Savings Bank
Liberty Bell Bank
Jowa
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