Jewish
cemetery north of Devils Lake now has a granite monument
GARSKE, N.D. (AP) A monument north of Devils Lake now marks the resting place
of an estimated 50 Jewish homesteaders who came to the area between 1882 and
1935.
The monument was dedicated yesterday, at a gathering that drew residents from
the area as well as descendants of the pioneers from other states.
The Sons of Jacob Cemetery got its name from a St. Paul synagogue whose members
sent money to help the Devils Lake settlers. They were known as the Garske
Colony.
Leighton Siegel of St. Paul, who attended yesterday's dedication, says no one
really knows for sure how many graves are there. Only 15 grave markers are
left.
An architect from Lawrence, Kansas, Hal Ettinger, led the campaign to raise
money for the monument. His great-grandfather, Simon, was buried in the cemetery.
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