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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
5
For sale or rent a modern home with hot water furnace. Income potential mentioned. Bargain if taken at once with terms to buyer. Contact Mrs. J. H. Gammon at 1081 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California.
The text recounts a brutal raid by Native Americans, capturing Marble and others, with horrific acts and a eventual move toward Heron Lake. Norris Markham's escape journey details follow, leading to a defense at James B. Thomas’s home as residents brace for further attacks. Local families plan to hold out and send messengers for troops.
In a violent attack four Indians burst from behind the stable and trees firing on those in and around a house. Willie Thomas, lured to the door in white clothing, was mortally wounded. William Thomas wounded. David Carver and Miss Drusilla Swanger injured. Jared Palmer and Markham remained unharmed as the defense formed with help from Mrs Thomas and Miss Louisa Church who loaded, fired, and barricaded the door. The Indian casualty is suspected but not stated. (Continued next week)
Rev AXEL M. ANDERSEN, Pastor, notes that Groettinger Church English services are Sundays at 8 p.m. and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. South Walnut English service is at 10 30 a.m. with Sunday school after the service.
Conduct of a church service at Lost Island Luther League includes opening hymn scripture reading and prayer led by Mrs. Ole Thoreson. Instrumental solo by Thyra Thoreson. Readings by Mrs. Pete Hermansen. Hymn by Shirley Nyborg Mayme Bonstead and Alice Thoreson. Bible talk by Rev. M Mandsager. Closing hymn and prayer. Ardelle Christiansen secretary.
First Lutheran notes English service at 41 with sermon John 17 1 8 led by L Aid May 11 at L Landvig confirmations Saturday at 2 Junior choir 4 Busy Bees at Gudrid Nage home Inner mission at Esther ville starting Friday May 6 Lost Island L Ch KL Sunday 10 SS 10 L Aid May 12 at Mrs H Sanding home missionary in evening Adult choir Friday at church Confirmations Saturday 9 30 and junior choir 11 30 Life eternal that they should know thee Jesus Christ Rev 17 4 pastor M Mandlager
The Methodist Episcopal Church plans a Mothers Day sermon and a large attendance for the Epworth League Rally despite Emmetsburg’s absence due to scarlet fever. 80 young people joined from Doliver Huntington Estherville Ruthven and Graettinger with a June 22 rally set for State Park Ruthven. Reverend McNulty invites all to Public worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and an Epworth League gathering at 7 p.m. This report also mentions Ladies Aid May 11 and a Bible class series on True Christian noted by three M.E. pastors.
A sermon-like reflection outlines marks of a true Christian including selflessness, avoidance of vice, kindness to all, and upright living. It cites Revelation 19 8 and James 1 27 while urging adherence to loving God and neighbor as the path to eternal life.
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