LOUIS GRANIER

1884-1948

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Created by: Kaci Owens

 

Born:           Calico Cosenza, Italy on September 21, 1884.

Died:        In Havre, Montana on December 9, 1948 (Buried in Havre)
Personal Story:                                                                                                                                                                At the age of 15 he left Italy and came to North America. He got a job in Pennsylvania as a water boy for the railroad. He worked there for 5-6 years for fifty cents a day doing different types of work. He went back to Italy to served 2 years in the 20th Reggimento Di Artigheria a Padova (Calvary). He got married in 1907 and than they returned to the states.
Family History:                                                                                                        His religious faith was Catholic. He Married Antoinetta Medagli in Italy. They had three children Carmela who married Tony Peressini, and they had three children and five grandchildren. Vincenzo (Jim) He died serving his country during World War II, and Francesco (Frank). He married Mary who was a teacher in the Havre school system. They had 5 children and several grandchildren. Frank died in Havre on November 18, 1952.  Louis’ wife Antoinetta died on August 21, 1961. They both are buried in Havre, Montana.
Businesses:                                                                                                                    He entered the saloon business at Havre, but was engaged until prohibition. He then went into the grocery business with Vito Morelli. Than at one point he owned a farm near Malta, but it was unprofitable so he sold it. As soon as the prohibition was repealed and it was legal to sell liquor and beer again he bought the Last Chance Saloon from Mr. Clement and continued his business.`

Interior of Granier Grocery Store on First Street.
Other Information:                                                                                                      He was a notary public and helped in their business dealings. His reputation was “a man of integrity, energy, good conscience and high moral character.” He was always urging his Italian friends to make homes and work together and became good citizens. Louis became a naturalized citizen and it was one of the highest points in his life.








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