The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-12-04
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One by one, the pioneers of this
section are crossing the River. One
of the very first of those to settle
here was Gunder O. Johnson, whose
death occurred Monday at the vener-
able age of 95 years. 1t was in 1869
that Mr.. Johnson, driving team of
oxen arrived in Highwater township,
just south of Lamberton and staked
his claim, with him was his bride,
Miss Mary Olson Sendallen, whom he
had married in Wisconsin. A rude
hut on the river bank was built, most
of it being underground and here
they lived until log house could be
constructed. New Ulm was their
trading center and quite different was
the trip of sixty miles with slow OK
en- and prairie trails that required
two days to that Of today of little
better than an hours run in high
speed car over graveled roads. But
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson were made of
sturdy stuff. Mr.. johnson had sur
vived the battles and grim tragedies
of the Civil war and was ready for
his warfare with the elements, not in
vain was his labor. The soil yielded
to his pillow and brought forth abund-
ant crops, the grass hopper scourage
came and left man with grim de-
termination. Twelve children came
to cheer and bless and were clothed
and fed but six of them preceded
their father in death. The family
grew and prospered and again sent
their sons to fight in the World war.
The homestead remained productive,
after sixty years continuous resid-
ence. He was man of exceptional
courage and sterling character, be-
loved by the whole countryside who
were not unmindful of his great con-
tribution to this country. His wife
preceded him in death several years
before and for the past eight years
he had been blind but active mental
" and physically until Friday, three
days before his death when he was
taken ill. Surviving him are six
children, John of Idaho, Mrs. Han
nah Peterson of Sanborn, Mrs. Annie
Peterson of Walnut Grove, and Peter,
John and Gilbert at home. Funeral
services were held at the Highwater
church Friday, the son John reaching
there from Kamiah, Idaho, just In
time for the service. Rev. Mesaleon,
pastor of the church, preached
most comforting service and music
was sung by the choir. Interment
was made in the Highwater cemetery
beside his wife. Sincere sympathy
is extended to the family.
At pretty wedding in st. Joseph's
Catholic church Tuesday morning,
Miss Katherine Raschke and Leo
Arnold plighted their troth, the we'd
ding service being read by Rev. REM.
The brides gown was of white
crepe back satin and her veil of en-
broidered tulle was fashioned in cap
effect. She carried shower bouquet
of pink brides roses and lilies of the
valley. Her maid of honor was her
sister, Miss Gertrude Raschka and
her dress of apple green charmaines.
Her flowers were pink roses. The
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best man.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Raschke. She attend
ed high school here, graduating also
from the Teachers Training depart
ment and teaching school in this vi
cinity until the death of her brother,
Martin Raschke's wife, since which
time, she has kept house for him.
Following the service sumptuous
wedding dinner was served to the
immediate relatives numbering about
sixty. The bride and groom left the
same evening on wedding trip to
the Twin Cities and on their return
went to the Martin Rascke home
where they will spend the winter.
Both young people are well and fav-
orally known and are receiving the
congratulations of many friends.
Mrs. S. H. Parker entertained a
group of friends at her home Monday
,f{orpoo,, to y,aat Mrs. Schultz