Paul Paulsen Funeral Held in Graettinger
The funeral of Paul Paulsen who died February 17 was held Sunday at the Lutheran church with Rev. Sande and Rev. Hansen officiating. Burial followed at South Walnut cemetery. Paulsen, born February 8 1844 in Denmark, married Anna Marie Lund in 1871 and emigrated to the United States in 1880. He is survived by sons P. J. and John and two stepsons, with several relatives mourning. He was a respected, generous citizen known for his cheer and Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Paulsen
C. Sande
H. P. K Hansen
South Walnut
Hansen
S. P. Duhn
Christ ‘Erickson
J. A. Suss
L. L. Paulsen
P. S. Knutsen
Simon K. Simonsen
Denmark
Anna Marie Lund
Splendid program by Methodist Young People at Hawkeye
The Methodist Young People's Society presented a fine program at the Hawkeye theatre on Monday evening with strong attendance. Every item on the published program appeared in full, and praise was given to all participants for their musical literary and artistic talent.
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Methodist Young Peoples’ Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Times
Gracttinger
Graettinger Triumphs Over Terris at Spirit Lake Tournament
Graettinger defeated Terris 16 to 6 in today’s Spirit Lake tournament game. The report notes Spirit Lake action and mentions a Times writer sidelined by a cold amid unhelpful remedies.
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Graettinger
Spirit Lake
Terris
Funeral Held at Newcastle Nebraska
Ida Cummins died February 21 in Newcastle Nebraska and funeral services were held at the Congregational church. Survived by husband R J Cummins five children and her Noble parents with several siblings. Community expresses deep sympathy for the loss of a Christian mother.
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R. L. Jackson
Amery
Wisconsin
QO. D. Addison
Belvidere
South Dakota
O. R. Gardner
Olive
Pearl Noble
W. H. Noble
Graettinger
Cummins
Ill Farm Resident Faces Blood Poisoning After Knee Injury
Louie Smith 35, of the John Brennan farm east of Grachtinger, is critically ill with blood poisoning after a rusty nail drove through his knee cap while repairing a board. He dressed the wound, worsened by afternoon, and sought town treatment. Dr Hession and Coleman hospital in Estherville treated him. his condition remained grave Sunday and Monday. He has two sisters in Ringsted and other relatives in Ceylon Minnesota.
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Louie Smith
John Brennan
Grachtinger
Hession
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Ringsted
Ceylon
Minnesota
Danish Lutheran Church Notes Services in English and Danish
Danish Lutheran Church notes list English services at 10 45 Sunday at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Graettinger and Danish services at 2 p m at the South Walnut church Also a Congregational business meeting at the South Walnut church on Tuesday March 8 Services begin in Danish at 11 a m Take your lunch or dinner along Welcome The Ladies Aid for town meets March 9 in the afternoon Rev H P K Hansen pastor
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Graettinger
South Walnut Church
Ladies’ Aid
H. P. K. Hansen
Home-town paper valued from afar says Jonsen
Charley Jonsen tells our reporter that one must travel to California to truly appreciate the home paper. He notes news from the old hometown is best understood when distant.
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Charley Jonsen
California
Alton Packard to Perform at Hawkeye Theatre
Cartoonist Alton Packard will appear at the Hawkeye Theatre Wednesday evening March 9. He plans a program with cartoons tunes and jokes aided by a large audience and strong publicity. Packard's letter to H V Dickey emphasizes lighting a piano and a comfortable venue for a successful show.
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Alton Packard
Hawkeye Theatre
Dickey
H. V. Dickey
Graettinger
Iowa
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
A. Packard
P. S
Athletic Show Friday Evening At Woodman Hall
An athletic show is planned for Friday evening at Woodman hall in Grachtinger featuring boxing and wrestling. Main matches include Prof Olson of Arnolds Park vs Ed Herke at 135 pounds and Will Albro of Arnolds Park vs Harold Sallisbury at 155 pounds in finish bouts. A 3 round sparring match pits Horses Rohr of Spirit Lake against Elmer Sullivan of Ringsted. Roy Hood of Wallingford may face Otto Appel of Grachtinger in a billed contest. Admission 60 cents, war tax included. ladies admitted free.
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Woodman Hall
Grachtinger
Prof. Olson
Arnolds Park
Ed Herke
Will Albro
Harold Salisbury
Rohr
Spirit Lake
Elmer Sullivan
Ringsted
Roy Hood
Wallingford
Otto Appel
Appel
Vangie Reeves
Rebuilding Electric Line Near Emmetsburg Workmen Busy
Electric line reconstruction near Emmetsburg requires heavier transmission wires to meet the tile factory load. The upgrade causes no power in forenoons this week. A household goods sale by Miss Nell McCarty yielded lower prices than prior similar sales, though averages remained satisfactory.
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Metsburg
Emmetsburg
Nell McCarty
Knutsen Peters Tie the Knot Near Terris Home
Marriage announced for Leon Knutsen and Marie Peters at the bride’s home near Terris. Details not yet learned. War Mothers meet at Graetlinger Club rooms Friday March 11 at 2 30 p m to transfer to American Legion auxiliary and elect officers. Weather mild with dry roads aiding movement. Graetlinger Boys travel to Spirit Lake for a basketball tournament. Coach Gotke leads the High School team hoping for victory Saturday.
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Leon Knutsen
Marie Peters
Terris
Service Star Legion “War Mothers
Grachtinger Bachelor Club
American Legion
Bigley
Hession
Gotke
Spirit Lake
Richards Victor Over Corley at Woodman Hall
Wallingford’s champion wrestler George Richards defeated Leo J. Corley of Emmetsburg in eight minutes before a large crowd. Corley was ill and forfeited the second fall. Richards, 22, 180 pounds, has impressed locals and fans seek a match with Ben Reeves. Also preliminaries saw Ed Herke beat Harold Salisbury, Reed boys, Sullivan vs Griffin boxing, and Richards in later exhibition rings.
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Wallingford
George Richards
Leo J. Corley
Emmetsburg
Woodman Hall
Richards
Corley
Camp Pike
Ben Reeves
Ed Herke
Harold Salisbury
Reed Boys
Sullivan
Ringsted
Ray Griffin
Bert Montgomery
Vangie Reeves
Busy March Auction Sales Across First Half Schedule
The Times lists multiple auctions for March 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 with idle days on the 9th and 11th. Two auctions planned for Saturday and a very busy March with numerous sales.
Old Time Dance at Woodman Hall Monday Evening
An old time dance will be held at Woodman hall on Monday evening March 7. Music will be furnished by the M. L. Johnson orchestra. A good time is promised to all who attend.
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Woodman Hall
M. L. Johnson
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First National Bank
Fettare
Ato National
Graeitinger
SOWA
Newcastle, Neb
May
Charley Jensen
Miss Pearl
Master Lawrence
Los Angeles
Hardware Dealers
Des Moines
Myr
P. J. Paulsen
Mr. Paulsen
Messrs. Jensen
Paulsen
Rock Island
Des Moines River
Knutsen—Peters
Service Star Meeting
Graetlinger
Merchants Bank
John P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
K. 8. Stoaken
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