Photo Number 2404

This is photo of a little boy from the antique shop in Jenkins Minnesota.

There is a name on the back.

Chas VanDeventer

16 x 20 B Pastel

Hair Dark Brown

Eye Brown

Comp Fair Color

Coat Black

Special

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Update from Iggy:

Charles Madison Vandeventer (14 Feb 1891 in Iowa - Dec 1971 in South Dakota)
He lived in Park Rapids, Hubbard, Minnesota c. 1915

He and his wife Anna G. Brown/Braun, had a daughter named Josephine G Wagner (b. 1915).

Photo Number 2403

This is a Cabinet Card from the antique shop in Jenkins Minnesota.

Relf’s Studio in Neligh Nebraska was the photographer.

Mrs Mary Graham

Who knows if she was in the photo or the recipient of the photo.  She may have some connection with the photo featured yesterday.

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Photo Number 2402

This is a Cabinet Card from the antique shop in Jenkins Minnesota.

The photographer was Washburn from Spring Valley Minnesota.  He was in business from 1898-1901, 1904 and 1912.   This Cabinet Card is most likely from the 1898-1901 time.

Ms Emma Graham

% Robt Graham  Ostrander Minn

Sect 8  Ord 3

Bloomfield Twp

Bloomfield is a Township in Fillmore County Minnesota.
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Update: Her father is most likely.

Robert Graham
Birth: Jun. 27, 1834
North Kelsey
Lincolnshire, England 
Death: Aug. 19, 1922
Hector
Renville County
Minnesota, USA 


Family links: 
Spouse:
Mary Ashkus Graham (1834 - 1917)*

Children:
Robert Ashton Graham (1857 - 1948)*
George Henry Graham (1873 - 1949)*

Photo Number 2401

This is the last photo of a football player.  This is also a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Rudy Gmitro

His real name is Rudolph. He was the MVP for the Minnesota Golden Gophers Football in 1937.  He was born in 1915 and died in 1988. He married Lucille 1911-2001.  They had at least one child Jeffrey 1950-1954.  He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Minneapolis in the same plot as his wife and child.

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Photo Number 2400

Thi is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Vic Spadaccini

He played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 1936. He was  a NFL Pro Ball Selection in 1940.  He played three seasons for the Cleveland Rams.  He is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota..  He was born March 2, 1916 and died April 28, 1981.

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This photo went Full Circle 161 on Monday September 25 2017

Photo Number 2399

This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

This is Bill Matheny.  I believe this photo was taken in 1936 when he played for The Minnesota Golden Gophers. 
Bill (William) went to High School in Anoka Minnesota and was an All State Player as a Half back in 1933.
I think he was born December 29, 1916 and died Feb 26, 1999.  His wife was June Butts Matheny 1920-2010 and they had one child Merri.  They owned a business in Anoka for many years.
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Photo Number 2398

This is a Real Photo Postcard that was used from 1904 to 1918. I think this postcard is from around 1918.

Looks like this group is off on a trip.  I wonder where they went?

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Photo Number 2397

This is a photo from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

A calf, a woman and two children.  It looks like the woman has been digging with the pot that she has in her hand.

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Photo Number 2396

This a little larger than a CdV from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

A beautiful example of a gown worn in the late 1860’s to early 1870’s.  The gown has dropped shoulders and a very full skirt.

The photographer was S.M. Fassett of 114 South Clark St. Chicago.

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Photo Number 2395

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Two happy looking people.

Mr + Mrs Charley Emch Boman N Dakota.
I suspect that Boman is really Bowman ND, it was founded in 1907 when the railroad went through town.
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Update from Iggy:
Well it is a wedding photo. It is Charles Rae Emch Sept 23 1898 in Nebraska and Died May 17 1977. He married Melvena Feb 22 1918. Melvena Hanson 1901 -1938 They had three children Ceata Edyth, Donald E and Ronald.
Charles married again in 1941 to Lola Mae Forrester.
Charles parents are Nicholas Emch and Rachel Rebecca Torrence.
This photo appears at Find A Grave.

Photo Number 2394

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
A young man, perhaps being confirmed or graduating from the 8th grade, does he look old enough to be graduating from High School?

Alphy Clifford Solberg

This postcard was used from  1904 –1918.   His name might be Alfred.  Alphy for short.

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On a side note I have that same Oak Chair.

Update from Iggy:

Alphy Clifford Solberg December 19 1898 -Sept 9 1963
He married Agnes Benora Harstad
Children Lyla, Naomi, Alden, Helen and Robert

Photo Number 2393

This is a photo from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

The photographer was Babajoff in Fergus Falls (Minnesota) The Minnesota Historical Society Photographer Directory says he was in Fergus Falls in business in 1914.

Floyd Berglund  Gina + Arthurs Son died at a young age

 

I found Floyd Berglund Born August 25 1915 died July 13 1937.

His parents were Arthur Leonard Berglund and Gina Pikop Berglund.

His siblings were brothers Ralph and Donald and a sister Geneva Arlene “Gen” Berglund Mollerud 1927-2015

As far as I can tell he was not married.

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Photo Number 2392

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Harold and Elroy Berglund

This is a AZO postcard that was used from 1918 –1930.  Could they be twins?

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Update from Iggy:

Elroy Teofil Berglund
Birth: 18 Oct 1913
Death: 7 Jan 1979
Military: 14 Jul 1942


Harold was almost one year older.
Harold Canton Berglund
Birth: 29 Aug 1912
Birth Place: Kandiyohi, Minnesota

Death : 1983

Photo Number 2391

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

This is Frederick Edward Westing

It looks like he is ready for winter!

This is an AZO postcard used from 1904 – 1918.

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Photo Number 2390

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Note the numbers to go with the people.

1. Eleanor LaVern  largest girl
2. Clifford Oland  biggest boy
3. Lawerence Everett next boy
4. Elvina Corine Katherine next girl
5. Blanche Arlene smallest girl
6. Arnold O’Neil baby boy not on the picture.
This postcard was used from 1925-1934. I have no idea if these children are part of the same family or cousins?  Possibly it is a photograph of someones grandchildren?
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Update via Grandmavickiann and Iggy:
Eleanor LaVern Solum Fingalson (1908 – Oct. 6, 1939)
Clifford Orlando Solum (26 May 1917 – May 30, 1986) 
Lawrence Everett Solum (21 Dec 1918 - 20 Aug 1999)
Alvina Katherine Corrine Solum Lemon (Jun. 24, 1921 – Nov. 15, 2007) 
Blanche Arlene Solum Englund (May 5, 1924 - Aug. 8, 2014 in Detroit Lakes)
Arnold O'Neil Solum (Jun. 19, 1926 - May 10, 2014) 
Alette Evangeline Solum Arneson (25 Jun 1928 - 14 May 2006)

This Postcard went Full Circle 184   January 2021

Photo Number 2389

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Five children

June, Alice, Norman, Beatrice and Eunice.

Thi is a Kruxo Postcard used between 1910 and 1920.

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Photo Number 2388

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Leonard + J? Helen Ellingson

The photograph was taken by A. Carlson Fergus Falls

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Update:

Leonard Ellingson 
Ottertail County Oak Grove Cemetery Fergus Falls MN
Birth: Aug., 1899 
Death: Aug. 26, 1926 


Family links: 
Parents:
Bennie E Ellingson (1869 - 1906)
Hannah Marie Melby Ellingson (1868 - 1940)

Spouse:
Sylvia Marie Zimmerman Hanson (1900 - 1993)*

Children:
Roger Leonard Ellingson (1922 - 2010)*

Shirley 

Siblings:
Minnie N Ellingson (1893 - 1954)*
Edwin J Ellingson (1894 - 1937)*
Sidney Miles Ellingson (1898 - 1963)*
Leonard Ellingson (1899 - 1926)
Helen Marie Ellingson Iverson (1904 - 1970)* 

Photo Number 2387

This is a photo from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Grace Buckherm/Buckberm/Buckhum ?  Jacob Child

The photo was takn in Pasadena Cal

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Photo Number 2386

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Mr and Mrs John Fortmann

This family in hats was photographed  between 1907 and 1914. It appears to be a family of two girls and three boys.

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Photo Number 2385

These are two snapshots from the second hand shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

 

The Maunoloa was a Lake Bulk Freighter built in 1899 by the Chicago Ship Building Company.  In 1945 it was sold to Upper Lakes and renamed Maunoloa II  it was sold for scrap in 1971.

So this photo was taken between 1945 and 1971.

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Photo Number 2384

This is a snapshot from a Flea Market in Grand Rapids Minnesota.

This is the Corn Palace in Mitchell South Dakota.  The year is 1950 as you can see in the design.  The whole building is covered in corn.  I was at the festival in 1972 it was really something to see.

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Photo Number 2383

This is a snapshot from The Tin Ceiling in Park Rapids Minnesota.

A young boy and his sibling sitting on a quilt.  I am not sure what pattern the quilt is.  Perhaps it was a quilt made by someone special.
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Update from Tired Teacher:
The block is called "churn dash."

Photo Number 2382

This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Looks like they are raising the roof on a house, there is a horse and a wagon in the background.  I found the horse grazing in the front yard interesting enough to buy this photo.  It seems strange to see a sidewalk but I suppose some towns had them.

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Photo Number 2381

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

A group of people some swimming and some on the river bank. 

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Photo Number 2380

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
If you look closely you can see three people near the center of this photo.

The postcard was addressed to Mrs Mable Ferry Naperville, Ill (Route 2)

408 E. Orange Street Gainesville Fla
Jan 26 1911  This was taken by H. E. Bartholomew Jan 21 at Hog Town Creek 2 1/2 miles north of Gainsville. We walked out there and ate our dinner on the banks of the creek under a magnolia tree.  We got pretty warm and tired coming home.  We have been down here a month.  We are having a fine time. Eddie and Elsie are here also I think to stay till cold storms are over al the north.  Gainsville is a city of 8,000 Fine town no saloons such friendly people.  We live together in  furnished room.  Take care of ourselves something doing every day.  Elsie and I invited to visit this afternoon all going out to large Stock Farm  miles from here a rig and driver tomorrow thru seated rig.  Mr and Mrs Grays are going too they are old new friends.
Your Friend Mrs H. E. Bartholomew

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Update from Iggy:
Abbie E Warne Bartholomew Feb 12 1856 Illinois to June 29 1944 Illinois.
She was married to Henry E Bartholomew 1856-1937

Photo Number 2379

This is a photo that I purchased at a garage sale near Osage Minnesota.

A child on a beautiful “granny square” afghan.

Anderson and Shempp were the photographers in Rosebud, S.D They were photographers and publishers of Indian Views.

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Photo Number 2378

This is a photo from the Antique Shop in Alexandria Minnesota.

The photographer was Young Bother’s Portraits in Estherville Ia.

Sadly the cute little gal remains unknown.

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Photo Number 2377

This is a photo I purchased at a Garage Sale near Osage Minnesota.

A small child outside a house near an old washing machine.

Lester Baker

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Update from Iggy:

Baker, a railway village was named for Lester Henry Baker, a farmer who moved on to the state of Washington. He had a son named Lester, born in 1903.

Lester Baker

Birth: Sep. 19, 1902
Minnesota, USA 
Death: Mar. 28, 1989
Washington, USA 

His wife was Florence M Baker she was born 1908  and died  2003

Photo Number 2376

This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Renwicks residence on Sheridan Drive Chicago

Looks like a mighty fine place to live!

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Photo Number 2375

This is a photo from the antique shop in Grand Forks North Dakota.

No name with this one only a date March 1924

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