Funeral for Paul Paulsen Held at Lutheran Church
The funeral of Paul Paulsen who died February 17 was held Sunday at the Lutheran church with Rev. Sande and Rev. Hansen officiating. Interment followed at South Walnut cemetery. Paulsen, born February 8, 1844 in Denmark, emigrated to the United States in 1880 and lived in Graettinger. He leaves sons P. J. and John and stepchildren Hans, Dan Westergard, Mrs. M. C. Larsen, and Mrs. Andrew Petersen. The obituary notes his public spirit, kindness, and faith. The Times extends sympathy to surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Paulsen
P. Duhn
Christ ‘Erickson
J. A. Suss
L. L. Paulsen
Knutsen
Simon K. Simonsen
Denmark
Anna Marie Lund
P. J
John
Mr. Paulsen
Hans
Dan Westergard
M. C. Larsen
Andrew Petersen
Graettinger
Mgr. Paulsen
Gave Splendid Program by Methodist Youth Society
The Methodist Young Peoples' society presented a splendid program at the Hawkeye theatre Monday evening. The Times notes full attendance and praise for all numbers, commending Graettinger’s talent in music, literature, and art. Graettinger beat Terril 16 to 6 at the Spirit Lake tournament today.
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Methodist Young Peoples’ Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Times
Graettinger
Spirit Lake
Terril
Funeral Held at Newcastle Nebraska for Ida Cummins
Ida Emily Noble Cummins dies at 31. Born in Plankinton in 1889, she married R J Cummins of Newcastle in 1911 and left five children. Survived by husband, five children, parents I F Noble and five Noble siblings. Community mourns loss of a Christian mother cherished since childhood. Funeral conducted at Congregational church in Newcastle with burial there.
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I. I. Noble
O.R. Gardner
Newcastle
Nebraska
Ida Cummins
Congregational Church
Ida Emily Noble
I. F. Noble
Plankinton
South Dakota
Palo Alto
M. E. Church
R. J1. Cummins
Ill Farm Resident Faces Blood Poisoning After Knee Injury
Louie Smith aged 35 single of the John Brennan farm east of Grachtinger suffered blood poisoning after a rusty nail pierced his knee while repairing a board on Saturday morning. He treated it himself, then sought care in town, and Dr Hession was called as his condition worsened. He was taken to Coleman hospital Estherville for further care, with doctors showing little hope for recovery. 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 Serves in English and Danish
Danish Lutheran Church notes announce Sunday services in English at 10 45 at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Gra tchinger and in Danish at South Walnut church 2 p m. A congregational business meeting is set for Tuesday March 8 at South Walnut church. The Ladies Aid meets on the 9th in the afternoon. Rev H P K Hansen pastor.
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Grachtinger
South Walnut
Dearin
Pake-your-tonei
Drnner
Ladies’ Aid
H. P. K, Hansen
Home News Appreciation Across Distance
Charley Jensen tells our reporter that it is necessary to go to California to appreciate the home paper. When one is a couple of thousand miles away news from the old home town is fully appreciated.
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Charley Jensen
California
Alton Packard to Appear at Hawkeye Theatre
Cartoonist Alton Packard will perform at Hawkeye theatre Wednesday night March 9 with his “Entire Company” of props and piano. He requests large audience and strong publicity, noting lighting, platform, and comfortable auditorium are essential for a successful show.
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Alton Packard
Hawkeye Theatre
Dickey
H. V. Dickey
Gracttinger
Iowa
Mr. Dickey
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
A. Packard
Athletic Show Promised at Graettinger Woodman Hall
An athletic show is planned for Friday evening at Woodman hall in Graettinger featuring boxing and wrestling. Main matches pair Prof Olson of Arnolds Park against Ed Herke of Graettinger at 185 pounds, and Will Albro of Arnolds Park vs Harold Sallisbury of Graettinger at 155 pounds in best two of three. A three round sparring bout pits Horsel Rohr of Spirit Lake against Elmer Sullivan of Ringsted. Roy Hood of Wallingford challenged Otto Appel of Graettinger last Saturday. promotion by Vangie Reeves aims to start with wrestling then boxing, 50 cents admission with ladies free.
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Woodman Hall
Graettinger
Prof. Olson
Arnolds Park
Ed Herke
Will Albro
Harold Salisbury
Horsel Rohr
Spirit Lake
Elmer Sullivan
Ringsted
Roy Hood
Wallingford
Otto Appel
Grachtinger
Appel
Vangie Reeves
Rebuilding Emmetsburg Electric Line for Heavier Wires
Workmen are installing heavier transmission wires from Emmetsburg to power a tile factory. The upgrade aims to carry the increased load so there is sufficient power. This week power is unavailable during forenoons due to the rush of work and a power shortage. Household sale prices at Miss Nell McCarty’s sale were not as high as prior sales, but the average was satisfactory.
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Emmetsburg
Nell McCarty
Foreman Falls From Des Moines River Bridge Injury Report
Monday the Rock Island bridge crew foreman fell from the Des Moines river bridge and sustained a fractured arm and head injuries. Dr. Hession, the Rock Island surgeon, attended him and he was taken to his home at Estherville.
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Rock Island
Des Moines River
Hession
Estherville
Marriage of Leon Knutsen and Marie Peters reported
Just as we go to press we learn of the marriage of Mr. Leon Knutsen and Miss Marie Peters at the home of the bride near Terri. We have not learned further details.
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Leon Knutsen
Marie Peters
Terri
Service Star Meeting March 11
The Service Star Legion War Mothers will meet at the Graettinger Bachelor Club rooms Friday March 11 at 2:30 p m for transferring as an auxiliary to the American Legion. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year. All members urged to attend. Mrs Bigley president Mrs Hession secretary
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Service Star Legion War Mothers
Graettinger Bachelor Club
American Legion
Bigley
Hession
Graettinger Boys Off For Spirit Lake Tournament
The Graettinger High School basketball team coached by Gotke left for Spirit Lake today to participate in the ongoing tournament. Mild week, dry roads, and favorable conditions support travel as the squad aims for success and a victorious return Saturday.
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Graettinger Boys
Spirit Lake
Gotke
Saturnay
Richards Victor Tops Corley in Woodman Hall Match
Wallingford wrestler George Richards defeated Leo J. Corley of Emmetsburg in eight minutes. Corley ill to continue, match ended early. Richards, 22, 180 pounds, fast and technical, draws local interest for a possible bout with Ben Reeves. Prelims featured Ed Herke vs Harold Salisbury, Reed boys exhibition, boxing bouts Sullivan vs Ringsted and Richards, referee Bert Montgomery, supervision by Vangie Reeves.
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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 Promised by Times Schedule
The Times lists multiple auctions in early March with sales on the 4th 5th 7th and 8th. Another on the 9th is idle and the 10th features a sale while the 11th has none. Saturday plans include two auctions as part of a very active March.
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 all who attend.
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Woodman Hall
M. L. Johnson
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Newcastle, Neb
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Los Angeles
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Des Moines
P. J. Paulsen
Messrs
Jensen
Paulsen
Peter
Service Star Meeting
Merchants Bank
John P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
K. S. Stonkes
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