Graettinger and Vicinity Local News Snapshots
Local items from Graettinger and nearby areas recount travels and visits of residents including L Holland at Superior, M C Leonard a Kim mersburg visitor, and O J Norris with cousin Ole Albertson at Finmersburg. Notes on gatherings, Umpire Lea Shea's debut, a hydrangea at Spies meat market, and various ties to Estherville Emmetsburg and Delavan reflect community life and forthcoming Fourth of July plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Leonard
Kimmersburg
O. J. Norris
Ole Albertson
Finmersburg
Caroline Myhre
Estherville
Cuneive Bigley
Chicago
Hospital
Claus DeWall
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Dempster
Lea Shea
Emmetsburg
Spies
Carl Spies
Osgood News: Trips, Visits, and A Narrow Crossing Incident
Mr. Clark shipped two cars of stock Sunday morning as local activity continues in Osgood. L. H. Hankey and W. C. DeFPue headed to nearby Iowa towns. Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Goldthrop arrive from Illinois to visit relatives, while Miss Georgia Puritton travels from Emmetsburg. J. C. Jackson narrowly escaped a serious accident when he failed to hear a freight crossing and nearly collided with a train as it slowed at the crossing.
Lost Island Social Roundup at Estherville and Nearby
Estherville area notes include Mr and Mrs Albert Thorson in town on business, Mr and Mrs Jake Nyborg hosting friends, and new baby boy for Mr and Mrs Anton Bonstead. Knute Iverson returns from Minneapolis. Mrs Henry Hauge and daughter Bertha visit Roland to see a sick aunt. Mabell Thorson undergoes major surgery in Iowa City. H H Sandvick visit Estherville. T B Duhn to entertain Lost Island Ladies Aid. Olaf Thorson shows a new five passenger Ford. John Sharpp of Fort Dodge builds new structures on section 7. Andrew Anderson rents farm. Nyborg and sister Cora in Graettinger. Lorene Sheffield visits Rulah Sandvick. M Williamson heads to Dexter to be with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thorson
Estherville
Jake Nyborg
Anton Bonstead
Knute Iverson
Minneapolis
Henry Hauge
Bertha
Roland
Lewis , Thorson
Mabell
Iowa City
H. H. Sandvick
T. B. Duhn
Lost Island
Community Notes From South Walnut And Nearby Areas
South Walnut residents share visits with Emmetsburg and Graettinger friends. A funeral in Emmetsburg for the infant son of Mr and Mrs T J Kirby is reported. Anna Wells attends the services. Juanita Wells stays with Addison Wells. Mrs C N Clark and Miss Gustison visit locally. Mrs C S Wells returns from Wisconsin. Local events include Os-good Sunday School plans and a Fourth of July neighborhood picnic at George Smith grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Weils
Emmetsburg
Micpor
Deghter
Anna
T. J. Kirby
Juanita Wells
Addison
Osgood Sunday School
Graettinger
Merriman
South Walnut Friends
David Millen
James
Osgood
Thomas Bigley
Genieve
Tressa Montgomery
Jackman
Clark
George Smith Grove
Ollie Noble
Graethinger
Florence
Chas. Derrickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger and Vicinity
L. Holland
Superior Aday
John Matsen
Hiamboldt
C. C. Peterson
Maggie Donovan
P. Baharestock
Walter Robb
Ben Rutgiv
Lloyd Crim
Ed Arnett
Sam Briges
F.C. Davidson
Mallard
Rock Rapids
Charles Brown
John P. Bigley
Sh. M. Carney
Batchelors Hall
Ella Bergim
Louise Jensvold
Colfax Springs
Jensvold
N.P. Olesen
Albert Olesen
Olusen
Milwaukee Road
Mayon City
Rafferty
Emmettburg
Fred Simonsen
Nels
Vanney
Nellie
B. Elsenbast
West Bend
Chris Norris
Dan Westergard
Rose Berpum
Emimetsburg
Eo, Bradley
Milford
J. J. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
EE. Hughes
Simmitsburg
Sumner Jones
Jinelaw
Franklin
Jule Montgomery
Chicayeo Hospital
Wilsie
CQ. S. George and Son
Russell
Town City
Father Kelly
LeMars
Sioux City
Father O'Callahan
Quarton
Algona
Jessie
Summer
Sherman
T. A. Baldwin
Lucile Lambe
Raleigh
C. C. Larsen
Boyce
John Bondhus
J. H. Kelly
Congressman Woods
Washington, D. C
Nettie Held
Ackley
C. A. Vanhoy
Jennice
Annie Gabrielson
Canada
Ole Norris
Ion
M. E
George and Son
Rollie
J. A. Trenderson of
Jimmersburg
S. E. Masters
C. M. Bixby
Babe
TD. A. Maclean
Chicago Veterinary College
Lluis
Grachtinger
Hiram ‘Truesdell
Ired Manor
QO. J
W. R. Bryan
Gertrude
Mrs
Herbert Bryan
Frank Colt
Buchan County
Sue
George Smith's
M.J. Conway
L. H.hankey
A.G. Herke
Dickinson
A. D. Dickinson
Dorothy Dickinson
H. S. Dickinson
Moline
Ill
Z F. Dickinson
M. Luke
South Walnut
American Ladies’ Tailoring Company
N. J. Merriman
Lowa
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