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Ironic Tragedy! Mourners and Mortician infected by small pox diseased corpse
Almost all cemetery stories are sad, but some are far sadder than others. On May 30th, 2011 at the 142st Memorial Day Celebration Memorial Day at Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery, Lu Jacobson came to pay her respects to several members of her family. She came with flowers, most likely the first flowers that her relatives had received in nearly a hundred years. Six members of her family died in 1904, all of them within six weeks of each other. The story began on April 1, 1904 when the Minneapolis Tribune ran the following short story: “Hearing strange and unusual noises in the rooms below at 1:30 this morning, Mrs. Joseph H. Lockwood, of 2854 Twenty-seventh avenue south, ran from her chamber to the first floor, only to find her husband in the last throes of death. Her endeavors and those of other members of the household were unavailing, and the husband and father died without regaining consciousness. Coroner Williams decided that the death was due to [...]
First Annual Bridging Festival crosses Phillips August 13th
By Dallas Johnson The Bridging Minneapolis Project partnering with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre presents The Bridging Festival: hands-on, interactive event east to west on 24th Street- Hiawatha to 35W-- site to site co-creating, learning about engagement throughout Phillips Neighborhood. New to the neighborhood? Want a feel for what”'s going on? Want to meet people doing fun, progressive work? Miss the sense of community from the past? Kid (or kid-at-heart) liking paint and glue on your hands? Grown cynical? Want to be part of a spiritual ceremony of healing and connection? (more…)
July 2011 Programs at the Franklin Library
By Erin Thomasson Children”'s Programs Ross Sutter: Songs, Games and Instruments. Wed. July 6, 10:30 a.m. Entering kindergarten and up. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and get moving to the beat as Sutter sings folk songs. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.1 Puzzlemania! Thurs. through Aug. 25, 2 ”“3 p.m. Entering grade 2 and up. Enjoy a variety of educational and fun puzzles and games! Family Storytime Wed. July 13 & 20, 10:30”“11 a.m. Age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children. Dakota Wild Animals Wed. July 27, 10:30 a.m. Entering kindergarten and up. See animals from around the world and discuss habitat, feeding and characteristics unique to each critter.2 Kids Book Club Fri. July 29, 4”“5 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! No pre-reading required. We will share a book and discuss. Pick up a copy of [...]
