Nelson Funeral Held Sunday Veterans honor in Graettinger
The funeral for Private John Nelson, killed in France, was held Sunday with full military honors. His brothers and comrades carried his casket from residence to church and then to South Walch Churchyard for burial amid sprays of floral tribute and a volley of rifles. Nelson enlisted in 1917, served with Co F 360th Infantry ultimately in France, and died August 8 1918 during the Marne campaign. Born Palo Alto in 1886 he grew up in this community and left a lasting legacy of thrift and courage. The Times extends sympathy to his father and siblings.
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John Nel
Es 5
Lay Paetor
South Wal
Hansen
Milltown
Wisconsin
Juring
Ohn
Nelgon
Herman Wertsad
Lovieansen
Frank Christiansen
An Duuz
Hang Knutson
James Hansen
John’ Carlgon
Odeholt
Andohnson
Brothar
John von Avas
Graettinger
Gyio
France
Nelson
Camp Dodge
Town
Camp Pike
Marne
John ‘Nelson
Palo “Alto
Abe
John Nelson
Hood Chuma
Graettinger Chautauqua July 7 to 11 planned
The Graettinger Chautauqua runs July 7 through 11 with five days of afternoon and evening entertainments priced at $1.95 for adults and $1.10 for children including war tax. Local manager A J Johnson says the program will be of high order and lists ticket outlets and guarantors across Graettinger.
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Graettinger Chautauqua
A. J. Johnson
Ltan
Flse
Times
Royss
Johnson
Tohnzon
Graettinger
L. L. Lindsey
H. V. Dickey
D. FR Gardner
M. J. Reidy
John O. Jartsot
John O. Jartsot, Mrs. J. Z, Gammon, Rev. 7. A. Rey: J. Kelly
Fred Spies
Ay Henningsen
Ged
Frick
J. B. Tonsen
Ps. G. Johnson
Nene
J. Edward Taner
J. “Wh. Kizerid
Noble
Charley Tehaen
Mi ‘Olsen
Alor
Phu Tso. Thompson
John’ Swift
C. Ci Rucker
John Clemenson
A.W. Kyanklin
John Poland
S. R. Young
Gerald
C* 'Thoraony
A. Hy Shaver
Lars Egesos
Gal Sloe
Theo. Peterson
W. H. ‘Noble
C. A. Jenson
John: Sullivan
F. Swanson
Knutson
Obscure Notice on Weed Mowing Deadline
A fragmented public notice warns property owners to mow all weeds by an unspecified deadline referenced with unclear names and dates. The readable text implies a required action by owners but lacks concrete details or official authority.
Jensen Bride: James A Jensen Weds Norma Thoreson
James A Jensen and Norma Elvina Thoreson unite in marriage at St Savior's Lutheran Church Lost Island township with Rev. C Sands officiating. Brother Andrew Johnson serves as best man. Clara Bunstead bridesmaid. Evangeline Halmgren piano. Martin Simonsen bow, choir song. After ceremony, a wedding dinner at the bride's home. couple to honeymoon in Red Wing Minnesota then reside in Grachtiginger. The bride, daughter of Theodore and Theodora Thoresen, praised for charm and activity, and the groom, son of A C Jensen, noted for integrity and business ability. The Times extends hearty congratulations.
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James A. Jensen
Norma Elvina Thoreson
Quy Savior's Lutheran Church
Lost Island Township
C. Sands
Andrew Jonson
Yoom
Waa Bost Man
Misa Clara ‘Bunstead
Allee Thorasen
Mamie Bonstead
Evangeline Halmgren
Martin Simonsen
A. C. Jensen
Lie
Gynlettinger
Charley Jonsen
Stock Company Show Diving Splen did Satisfaction
Knickerbocker Stock Company, playing in four tents at Graettinger this week, offers splendid entertainment with changing nightly plays and notable performers led by HH Bruno. Attendance and prices meet prewar levels, 25 cents adults 16 cents children. The week features A Bool and Kia Money, The Unseen Enemy, The Man She Married, and vaudeville acts with palm reading and charming scenery.
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Knickerbocker
Grachtinger
Will HH. Bruno
Graettinger
Donta
Gold Found on Herke and Anderson Farms Area
Gold discovered on A G Herke farm south of Grasttinger with assay of 14.06 dollars per ton showing a trace of silver. Samples from nearby Anderson farm and Jorgen Andersen also tested. Rock Island gravel finds reported up to 10 dollars per ton. Local investors and engineers expected to study extraction viability.
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A. G. Herke
Gmettinger
Thos. J. ‘Dee Company
Chicago
M. Weinholzer
Herke
Jorgen Anderson
Des Moines
Anderson
Rock Island
Grachtinger
Smith Farm
Small l
Rock Island Company
Thos. J. Dee Company
George Coolidge
Ed Ralston
California
Coolidge
Jewell Tugs
Grasttinger
Ing
A.G. Horke
J. Dee Company
Horke
Jack Creole
Jorgen Andergen
Halleck
Batherville
Bernard Brith
J. Dag
City Cleaning & Dye Works Showcases First Class Equipment
Graettinger business profile highlights A H Cameron’s City Cleaning and Dye Works with steam presses, a gas heated dry room, an electric power cleaning outfit, a 240 gallon solvent system, a steam finishing board for delicate fabrics, and a chemical department with ninety eight chemicals. The plant also sells WearU Well shoes, work clothes, and a shipping gasket agency, while dyeing is contracted to a Chicago house due to scale. The article urges locals to inspect the up to date facility and supports local boosters for Graettinger Ruthven activities and a July 4 baseball game with Lost Island Park.
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Graattinger
Graettinger
A. H. Cameron
Cameron
Cameron Qlao
Chicago
Grachtinger
Gom
Ireland A Nation at Hawkeye Graettinger Tuesday
Great Irish film Ireland A Nation to be shown at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger Tuesday June 28. The photodrama portrays the long Irish struggle for freedom with Emmett and later events, offering spectacular scenery and strong direction. Emmett Moore will appear as The Irish Rebel, with soprano Babs Evelan Olcott performing classic Irish numbers.
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Ireland
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger Tuesaday
Thei
Robert Emmett
Emmett Moore
Babs Evelan Olcott
Frank Kizer Dies in Gilmore City at 89
Frank Kizer brother of John W. Kiser of this city passed away at Ei Kizer’s home in Gilmore City on Sunday June 12. He was 89 and had been in ill health for years, suffering from anemia. He lived with John Kizer in this city for five or six years, went to Rochester for treatment about a year ago, then stayed with his brother in Gilmore City. He was upright and honorable, with many friends in this city who regret his death. The Times extends sympathy to the brothers and other relatives.
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Frank Kizer
John W. Kiser
Ei Kizer
Giltmora City
Kizer
John
Rochester
Gilmore City
Methodist Church to Host Rev Howdeshelt and Lecture
Rev Howdeshelt of Armstrong will preach at both services next Sunday urging attentive listening and warm greeting. Rev LaGrona of Estherville will present an illustrated talk Tuesday night the 28th detailing the centenary, a talk to be seen and heard by all. Rev J A E Conningham, Puetor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Howdeshelt
Armstrong
LaGrona
Estherville
J. A. E. Conningham
Puetor
Graettinger gold mine ads stir Chicago commission house
Chicago firm James W. Hestland & Co printed thousands of gold colored cards promoting Graettinger gold mine and its commission business last week. Samples were shown by D. E. McCarty of this place and T. Strid of Wallingford. Redpath-Vawter Co noted the strong advertising impact and the Eastland Company received substantial mentions of the Graettinger find.
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Chicago “Commission House
Adverm
Uises Graettinger
James W. Hestland & Co
Chicago
Live Wire Commission House
Graettinger
D. E. McCarty
T. Strid
Wallingford
Eastland Company
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Redpath-Vawter,Co. Are
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Pease Verret
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