Funeral Held for John Wilson a Longtime Community Leader
John Wilson died Thursday at Emmetsburg hospital after a surgical operation. Funeral services were Sunday at the Catholic church, with Father Kelly officiating. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. pallbearers included Lambe, McCarty, Laughlin, and Leonard. Wilson, born September 20, 1858 in Brooklyn, NY, was 60. He and Johanna Sheenan married February 26, 1884, and had nine children, six living. The family moved to Graettinger seven years ago after years of farming. He was a devout Catholic, honest in business, a devoted husband and father, and a valued neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Wilson
Emmetsburg Hospital
Father Kelly
F. L
J. B
Patrick Lambe
D. B. McCarty
Martin Laughlin
C. F Leonard
John W. Wilson
Brooklyn
New York
Johanna E. Shee
Otto Creek
Jackson County
Own
Wilson
Mary
J. C. Wilson
John Rathman
Clarence Richardson
James
Fairmont
Minnesota
John. Washington
Ruthven
Alice
Graettinger
Mr. Wilson
Andy
Dngton
Vrand
Mtrjarse
Jama Nolan
Jamea' Kelly
Hmmetaburg
Wilcox
Graettinger Market Report November 10 1927 Hogs and more
Graettinger market notes for November 10 1927 list hogs in Chicago top at 41 dollars and ten cents per hundredweight with other livestock and commodities mentioned in brief market survey. The report captures bid trends and price ranges for heavy spring hogs and miscellaneous livestock in a compact local market summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Chicago
Busy Bees Bazaar at Hawkeye Theatre Basement
The Busy Bees will hold a bazaar in the basement of the Hawkeye theatre on Saturday, November 12. Lots of useful articles and homemade candy will be sold. Butterworth folks are reminded to support the workers on bazaar day. A Banket Social follows Friday, November 18, at Iverdon school three miles east and two north of Grachtinger with a program. teacher Lillian Sandvig will oversee.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Granttinger
Banket
Iverdon School
Grachtinger
Daskote
Mins Lillian Sandvig
Basket Social at Graattinger School This Friday
A basket social and program will be held at the school four miles south of Graattinger Friday evening November 11. Ladhar, please bring baskets. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend, Misa Mary Murphy is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graattinger
Ladhar
Misa Mary Murphy
Milking Machine Sold by Jensen Hardware in Wallingford
Nels Mortenson of Wallingford recently purchased a DeLaoval milking machine from Jensen Hardware. Jensen has sold many of these machines over the past year with excellent satisfaction. Legion Dance Planned at Hawkeye Theatre November 14 with Jim Luchter’s Orchestra in Milford. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Mortenson
Wallingford
Jensen Hardware
Jensen
Red Cross Drive Postponed To Next Week
Notice states that due to missing supplies the Red Cross member drive will be held next week instead of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Large new grain store rises south of concrete elevator
Hoog Construction Co of Minneapolis holds the contract for a sizable grain storage building under rapid construction south of the concrete elevator. A large workforce operates daily as weather tempers progress toward completion before severe cold sets in. Local notes include visits by H K Overland of Graettinger, Moffitt family gatherings, and various residents traveling for business, family events, and social activities across Graettinger Arnolds Park and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoog Construction Co
Minneapolis
H. K. Overland
Graettinger
Ben Edge
Howard Head
Moffitt
Elizabeth Luke
Adrian
Minnesota
Osto Rabe
Crystal Lake
Sanderlin
Exstheryilio
Mattara
M. R. Bradley
Bernear
Roy Ayers
Powers
Thureday
Ruby
John
Woolstool
Ad McEwan
Wilma Webbs
Grayttinger
Wm. McConnell
Elsie Ayers
Alma McClelland
I. BH
Lutheran Ladies Bazaar And Supper Set For November 12
The Lutheran Ladies Aid society will host an annual bazaar in the Hawkeye theatre basement on Saturday November 12. Lunch is served in the afternoon and a chicken supper will follow with prices five cents for adults and twenty five cents for children. Many useful articles will be on sale and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Death of Lillian Pearl Bonstead Twin Daughter
Lillian Pearl Bonstead, born October 22, died Sunday. Funeral held Tuesday with services at the home and burial at Lost Island cemetery. Pallbearers were Athel Knutsen, Shirley Nyborg, Pearl Bonstead, and Alice Thoreson. The Times extends heartfelt sympathy to the grieving family. A Wonderful New Road The new state road from John Rathman corner to Crippen corner is smooth and wide with heavy posts protecting high grades. North mile lined with posts. from Graetlinger to Crippen protected on both sides. Considered the best highway in Palo Alto, surpassing the cement zonal from Emmetsburg to Mallard in protection. Crago Players Here Next Thursday Grachtinger presents Crago Players Thursday, November 27, with a first class play and sharp vaudeville. The company has performed in Grachtinger three times this fall. attendance had been light due to other community events. Remember the next show is Thursday, November 17.
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Lillian Pearl
A. J. Bonstead
Lost Island
Athel Knutsen
Shirley Nyborg
Pearl Bonstead
Alice Thoreson
Bonstead
Times
John Rathman
Crippen Corner
Graetlinger
Crippen
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Crago
Grachtinger
Yoo
J. A. Jansen
Rev. Faul
Armstrong
Dee
Teeveeeres Oper
Sever Tervil
Ceseeee
Ayrshire
Tan
Svisees
Ces
Ruthven
Lake Center
Seeveee
Eevees Ruthven
Palo Alto Co
Mametsburg
Dolliver
Board of Education
Wall
Kenneth Reeves
Margaret Lambo
Rochester
Eya
Carrie Herka
Death of Mrs Wm Briggs Stuns Local Community
Mrs Frank Briggs of this place mourns the death of her sister in law Mrs Wm Briggs of Steamboat Rock Town. She died from burns after her cook stove exploded and lived eight hours without regaining consciousness. She had visited here on several occasions and will be remembered by many locals. All regrets to learn of the sad tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Briggs
Inlaw
Wm. Briggs
Steamboat Rock
Millinery Sale Opens This Week By Mrs Westergard
Mrs Henry Westergard conducts a millinery sale this week featuring tables at one dollar and two dollars and all remaining stock at one fourth off. An exceptional fall and winter selection is available and ladies are urged to call early to make their purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Westergard
Lost Finger In Corn Picker Accident In Week's End
The report notes William Kathman lost a finger in a corn picker during the week. Mr Kauthman expresses regret over the accident as injuries are common during the corn picking season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kathman
Kauthman
James Quinn Injured in Grain Elevator Accident
James Quin employed by Bud Phalon suffered a severe crush injury to one hand in a grain elevator mishap. No bones were broken but the hand was mangled. Friends express sympathy as the event is reported this week. A PTA meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday evening at the High School with a planned program and cordial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quinn
James Quin
Bud Phalon
High School Carnival Aids Basketball Funds Triumphs and Plans
A Graettinger high school carnival drew strong attendance and netted about $150 after roughly $100 in expenses. Events included a three ring dog show, a bathing beauty display, and a Chamber of Horrors. Funds will finance new basketball uniforms. volunteers credit J A Jansen and Rev Faul for timely lights and carnival success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Horrors
Atlantic City
Ervin Clemitgon
Miss Graettinger
Virginia Hansen
Basket Social at Walnut School November 16
A basket social will be held at Walnut school District No 8 on Wednesday November 16. A good program is assured. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and lunch will be served. Christina Hess teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut School
Christing Hess
Basket Social Clears 36 At Wolfe School
The Wolfe school east of town held a Friday social with a fine program and strong turnout. Receipts totaled 36 dollars, pleasing teacher Miss Maria Laughlin with the evening’s results.
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Wolfe
Maria Laughlin
McFadden's Flats at Hawkeye Theatre This Friday
Vet Charlie Murrey and Chester Conklin star in McFadden's Flats at the Hawkeye Theatre Friday and Saturday evenings. The comedy promises a mansion of mirth with six reel apartments and brand new gags. A two night showing aims to give everyone a chance to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Murrey
Chester Conklin
McFadden
Hawkeye Theatre
The
Hawkeye
Bezaar Bazaar Draws Strong Catholic Ladies Aid Attendance
The Catholic Ladies' Aid bazaar yesterday drew large crowds with a well attended chicken dinner at noon and a good evening meal. A afternoon and evening showing of the motion picture Jaddie pleased the night crowd. Basements of Hawkeye theatre hosted lunches while booths sold many articles. The event was a decided success from every stand point. Weather during the week was cool but pleasant ideal for corn picking with a brief snow flare Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Jaddie
Hawkeye Theatre
Mercury
Basket Social and Farm Bureau Meeting Near Graettinger
A Farm Bureau gathering plus a basket social will be at Vernon school five miles east of Graettinger on Wednesday evening November 16. The program includes the regular Farm Bureau lineup and a pupil presentation with music by the Lost Island string band. Lunch will be served and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Marguerite Ferguson is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Vernon School
Graettinger
Lost Island
Marguerite Ferguson
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Ince
Michaels
Ashtin
Legion
Jim Luchter
Milford
Osgood News
Dale Noble
Ruby Petersen
Bertha Grady
Carrie Herke
Elmér Petersen
Irene Westergard
Lester Craven
Elmer Petersen
Carrie Herker
Jeannette Reeves
Joseph Grady
Jack Frost
Merle Grodland
Howard Horswell
Mrs. Wally
M. Sevatson Palmer
Iowa
T. A. Hereleff
General Blacksmuth
Bezaar
Waldorf College At
Waldorf College
St. Mary's High School
St. Mary’s
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Coleman
Mrs
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