Newspaper Articles
from Worthington Advance
 March, 1906

Friday, March 2, 1906

I.T. BRANIGAN RETIRES.
Disdoses [Disposes?] Of His General Store to M.J. Martin, and will Engage in Farming.

A deal was consumated last Friday whereby I.T. Branigan traded his stock of general merchandise to M.J. Martin, for a farm in Elk township. Mr. Branigan will retire from the mercantile business and take up farming. He has been engaged in business in this city for many years and had built up an extensive and profitable trade.

Mr. Martin was a resident of Loraine until last December, when he moved to this city. He is a young man of good business instincts and will no doubt extend the large trade built up by his predecessor. His brother, P.J. Martin will remain with him as head clerk, which will insure a continuance of profitable business.

Farewell Party.

The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees this evening will give a farewell party jointly to Miss Mary Goodrich and Dr. F.E. Walker, when a very pleasant time is anticipated.

Miss Goodrich will leave shortly for California, with her father, who disposed of his personal property at auction last week. Miss Goodrich is an estimable young lady and has a large circle of friends whose best wishes she takes with her to her new home.

Dr. Walker has sold his interests here to his partner Dr. Geyerman, and will move to Hot Springs, S.D., where he has received an appointment as chief surgeon in the Lady of Lourdes Hospital, and he will also act as consulting surgeon to the Hot Springs Cancer Sanitarium and the Perry Nichols hospital. Hot Springs is rapidly becoming one of the most famous health resorts in the United States. The Federal Government is completing a $2,000,000 hospital for its disabled soldiers and sailors, and many other hospital and sanitariums are in operation there. In this new field Dr. Walker will find opening for his skill that will no doubt land him on the top rung of the ladder in his profession. He is a young man of remarkable ability, and has already achieved a measure of fame that falls to the lot of but few men at his time of life. During his residence in Worthington he has acquired a host of friends, who, while deeply regretting his departure, will wish him every success in his new location.

Married.

At and M.E. parsonage Friday afternoon, February 23rd, 1906 at 2:30, Rev. G.A. Cahoon united in matrimony, William A. Pierce and Miss Caroline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Miller, who reside west of the lake. The newly married couple are receiving the [con]gratulations and best wishes of their many friends.

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Mr. Harry Strom of the city and Miss Ida Ferrington were married on Feb. 21st, at Redwood Falls, Minn. The groom has been in the employ of Senator Shell for some time, and is a young man of many fine qualities. The young couple will, we understand, operate one of Senator Shell's farms the coming summer.

DISTRICT COURT.
Feb'y. Term Adjourned Thursday. Dierks Divorce Case Occupies Several Days.

The February term of District Court was adjourned Thursday afternoon.

L.H. Mulhall vs Patrick Cullinan, verdict for plaintiff.

Martha E. Davis vs Aug. Johnson, verdict for plaintiff for $125.

Arnold Fischnich vs F.R. Pielhop, verdict for plaintiff for $177.

H.S. Greig, et al, vs Carl Mortwedt, settled.

E.J. Wolven vs Peter Ryan, continued.

S.S. Smith vs Newton Fauskee, dismissed.

Ben Voss vs Sievert Poppen, continued.

State of Minnesota vs Armond Joche, continued.

Cornelius Grandia vs Newton Fauskee, demurrer argued.

Victor Anderson vs Hubbard & Palmer Co., demurrer to complaint sustained.

In the matter of the estate of Peter Lentz, deceased, on appeal from probate court. Case was tried on Thursday and is to be submitted on briefs.

L.P. Crevier vs Jos. E. Thwing et ux, dismissed.

Thomas B. Dewees vs Daniel Gerber, et al. Tried and to be submitted on briefs.

Marie C. Dierks vs Frederick Dierks, divorce. Defendant filed amended answer and was granted a decree of divorce. The plaintiff gets $800 alimony. this case attracted considerable attention and occupied several days. The parties live near Brewster.

Elk Center.

Joshua Schechter spent Sunday in Salem, South Dakota.

Ralph Eikenberry moved from the Shell farm on his father's farm in our neighborhood.

Abe Eikenberry moved on the Boostrom place the first of the week.

Mrs. J.J. Filburn entertained the Mission Band on Thursday. Quite a number were present and an enjoyable time was spent. They will meet with Mrs. A.F. Eshleman in two weeks.

The oyster supper and quilting given at the home of J.I. Deihl proved to be a most enjoyable affair. Quite a number of ladies turned out in the afternoon to quilt the quilt and in the evening about fifty five young people came in to spend the evening. Games were played after which a bountiful supper was served. Everybody enjoyed the evening immensely.

Harry Strom moved out from Worthington on the Shell place vacated by Ralph Eikenberry.

Mr. Thompson from this vicinity returned from Rochester where he went for treatment. He has a cancer and the doctors thought him too weak to undergo an operation. He speaks of going to Cherokee, Iowa, to be examined soon.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Adrian.

Pat Glynn left Monday for Rochester to obtain treatment there.

Ed Hallas and wife of Salem, S.D., are guests of Mrs. A.G. Lindgren.

Will Johns of Luverne, was in Adrian on business Friday.

Frank Abbott of Luverne Sundayed in Adrian.

E.G. Thompson received a large shipment of spring goods Monday.

Mrs. Clara B. Swanman moved her goods into the Gullick building Wednesday.

C.L. Long of Magnolia visited Adrian friends Friday.

Morriss Larson, of St. Paul visited Adrian friends over Sunday.

Henry Schutz, returned much improved from the hospital at Rochester, Friday after undergoing an operation on his leg.

Louis Johnson, of Lismore was in Adrian on business Monday.

Mike Knips is visiting relatives in Granville, Iowa.

C.A. Hutchinson, of Sioux Falls, transacted business in Adrian Tuesday.

James Le Brun and wife visited relatives at Alton, Ia., over Sunday.

Leo Hallisey returned Monday having visited relatives at Montrose South Dakota.

John Berendes was the guest of relatives at Sheldon Iowa, Friday.

Rev. Father Graere, of Lismore returned Saturday from a visit with relatives at Erling, Iowa.

Mike Deutsch, of Jordan, Minn., is visiting relatives south of Adrian a few days.

Chas. Abbott, of Lismore called on Adrian friends and relatives last Sunday.

J.P. Aders auction sale Tuesday was well attended. Everything sold well, Wm. Brown was the auctioneer.

Nels Stangeland, of Lismore transacted business in Adrian Monday.

Jas. Grapes is having his farm house repapered and painted this week.

The sermon by Rev. Bakhus in the Unitarian church Tuesday night was a great treat to all present.

(Too late for last week.)

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Becker very charmingly entertained a large number of friends at cards Thursday evening.

Mrs. Milton Lebaire gave a card party to her friends Thursday evening. A large number attended and several courses of dainty refreshments were served.

Andrew Peters, of Lismore, was in Adrian Thursday.

A.J. Rice returned Saturday after a months travel through Washington and California.

Bertel Sand, a Rugby, N.D. farmer, who came to this state for the purpose of buying horses, was held up and robbed of $40 in cash and a draft for $500, while asleep in the depot at Madelia.

Bigelow.

Burr Ludlow, of Rushmore, was a business visitor to our village one day last week.

Mr. Moeler, of Worthington, had charge of our local bank last Wednesday, giving Cashier John Salstrom an opportunity to clerk the John R. Scott sale.

Mr. and Mrs. F.G. Marshall have gone to Chicago where Mrs. Marshall will take medical treatment for several weeks. All hope she may receive permanent relief from her physical ailment.

Emil Paulson, who has charge of a lumber yard at Sanborn, N.D., is home for a short visit with his parents and many friends in this vicinity.

Ole Sorem has so far recovered from his injuries received in a recent runaway as to be able to return home.

Mrs. Ruprecht and son Harry have returned from a short visit to California.

William Widman is at home from a trip to Chicago where he went with several cars of live stock.

L. Salstrom, of Wilmont, was a visitor with old time Bigelow friends the early part of last week.

Ellsworth.

G. Premo, who resides northwest of the village has gone to Montana for a visit with relatives.

A 14 year old son of Emil Weise, southwest of town, was kicked by a colt one day last week, and is now suffering from a broken leg.

Attorney Cashel was over from Worthington last week Wednesday on business matters.

A son is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran and a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Peterson. The population is steadily increasing.

Indian Lake.

Mrs. Anstrom returned from a three weeks visit with relatives at Boone Iowa last Monday, her daughter Helen will remain for some time yet.

A debate and basket social will be held in the Blixt school house next Tuesday evening. The teacher Miss Nellie Johnson is making preparations for a first class entertainment.

Rev. Nelson and family will leave Friday for their home in Minneapolis.

Dan Nystrom left last Saturday for Sioux Falls, South Dakota to spend Sunday with his brother Henry who is attending college at that place.

August Segerstrom and family were bidding friends and relatives in this vicinity good bye last Sunday before leaving for their future home in North Dakota.

The entertainment given by the Misses Esther Peterson and Tillie Larson last Thursday evening in the Saxon school house was a success.

Another Bankrupt.

Jacob J. Yoder of Worthington, a farmer, filled a petition in voluntary bankruptcy Friday. The liabilities are given as $1,931.87, all unsecured, and the assets as $280, all exempt. -Mankato Free Press.

Local News.

A.W. Weinandt was over from Brewster Sunday.

John Wey of Brewster had business here Monday.

W.L. Pigman of Brewster was here Wednesday attending Court.

Mrs. H.C. Franck went to Sioux Falls Tuesday, returning Wednesday.

Wm. Boffenkamp of Ellsworth was here this week attending court.

Mrs. W.M. Evans made a trip to Sioux Falls Tuesday, returning Wednesday.

Thos. Dovery and family have moved into the Flynn house, on west 10th street.

J.N. Burke and M. Sadler of Ellsworth were Worthington visitors Saturday.

Thos., Valentine and Matt Lentz of Ellsworth were here Wednesday attending court.

The Mission Society of the Presbyterian church met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Jones.

The 500 club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. W.M. Evans last evening. Dainty refreshments were served.

Rev. C.O. Swan from Rock Island will conduct the services at the Swedish Lutheran church next Sunday March 4th.

The Tourist club was entertained on Tuesday evening by Mrs. A.E. Hart. A fine time is reported. Refreshments were served.

Henry Menstadt and family of Bellowa, Iowa, passed through town Wednesday on their way to Wilmont, where he has bought a farm.

The whist club was entertained last Saturday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. Mrs. J.M. Messer carried off the head prize. Delightful refreshments were served.

A.H. Segerstrom and family left Wednesday over the Rock Island for the new home at Sawyer, N.D. They will visit at several points on the way and will leave Minneapolis over the Soo line sometime next week.

Jay and Ray Wolven returned last Sunday from Pecatonica, Ill., where they had been called to attend the funeral of their grandfather, J.W. Wolven. Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wolven, are also there, and will remain for a month to settle up the estate. Mrs. W.J. Dodge, who also went down to attend the funeral, will return next week.

Route One.

Mr. Spielman moved on to the farm vacated by Gust Mecklenberg north of town.

Gust Mecklenberg having bought the Frank Smith place in town has moved there.

Mr. Foss is among those who purchased a graphophone.

Miss Lottie Jenkins left Monday for her home near Little Rock, Iowa, after visiting relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Fred Green left Monday for Little Rock, Iowa, to visit relatives and friends.

Local News.

Henry Voss of Elk was in the city Monday doing trading.

H. Radtke visited friends at St. James Friday of last week.

John Silver of Brewster was a business visitor here Monday.

H.J. Miller of Seward was a business visitor at Worthington Monday.

I.F. Kelley left the first of the week on a business trip into Texas.

Elmer Johnson, of Kinbrae visited old friends at this place Saturday last.

Dr. F.E. Walker has returned from several weeks absence at Chicago.

Paul Benson, of Heron Lake, was an over Sunday visitor with Worthington friends.

Mrs. F.M. Hickman visited friends at Sibley, Iowa, a day or two this week.

C.W. Johnson of Bigelow township was a caller at the county seat Friday last.

Mrs. C. Moen and Mrs. Abe Hamlin were Sioux City visitors the latter part of last week.

Mrs. Stowell and Miss Myrtle have returned from an extended visit at Pierre, South Dakota.

Mrs. Sparks has returned to her home at Sioux City after an extended visit with Mrs. Stanley Moore.

C.B. Fairfield was at Windom Sunday attending a meeting of the O.R.T. He reports an interesting session.

Christ Niemann, who is on the road for a St. Louis vinegar factory, spent Sunday here with his family.

Mrs. Samuel Rose has been quite seriously sick during the week, but is reported somewhat improved at this writing.

C.A. Eikenberry of Reading was in the city on business last Saturday. He favored the Advance with a pleasant call.

County Supt. L.W. Abbott attended the meeting of the Nobles' County Teachers' Association at Adrian last Saturday.

Mrs. G.B. Moulton of Sioux Falls stopped off here Tuesday on her way home from California to visit her nephew, Register of Deeds, H. Hawley.

R.O. Williams of Graham Lake township called at the Advance office Tuesday to renew his subscription and secure one of our handsome premiums.

Leslie Christenson came down from Loman, Minn., a few days ago, and will make his home for the summer with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Petit, of Reading.

Henry Pfingsten of Wilmont was here last week attending court.

A.S. Frane of Reading was in the city Monday doing trading.

Chas. Foelschow has recovered from a month's tussel with the grip.

Nels Langseth was up from Indian Lake township last Friday doing trading.

Henning Iverson, of Carlton, Minn., is visiting at the home of John Sahlbom.

Prof. C.S. Jones of Rushmore attended Presbyterian church here Sunday evening.

J. Burr Ludlow of Rushmore came over Monday morning to have dental work done.

A.M. Hagerman of Brewster was here last Friday attending the Goodrich auction.

Harvey Beckley returned on Tuesday from a visit with relatives and friends in Iowa and Illinois.

John Nelson a prominent farmer of Bigelow township transacted business at the county seat Monday.

Ole Olson, Jr., a sturdy young farmer of Wilmont, was in the city a couple of days on business this week.

John A. Erickson of Sterling, Illinois, is visiting with his brother Chas. A. Erickson of Worthington township.

Mrs. Elizabeth Anton has moved into town, and occupies her house on 6th avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.

Bring in your discs, plows and drill shoes and get them ready for the spring work. Good job guaranteed at low price. R.U. Hattenhauer.

Cal O. and Earl Swanson of Prophetstown, Illinois, are upon a few weeks visit with their cousin Chas. A. Erickson of the town of Worthington.

A.H. Segerstrom loaded his clothing stock and household goods on Wednesday, and shipped them to Sawyer, N.D., where he will engage in business.

Peter Pyan of Reading had business at the county seat Monday, and dropped into the Advance office to order the paper and get one of our fine premiums.

W.F. Moss, a leading farmer of Summit Lake township, was a business visitor at the county capital Monday. He favored the Advance with a pleasant call.

M.P. Shanahan, a former implement dealer of this city, now located at Faribault, and engaged in the same business, was here last Friday renewing old acquaintances.

Assistant Public Examiner C.E. Johnson was here last Friday and made an examination of books and accounts of the various county officers. He found everything in first class shape.

John O. Larson, a pioneer of Indian Lake township had business at the county seat Monday and favored the Advance with a pleasant call. He owns a fine 240 acre farm in Indian Lake, and is one of its progressive and substantial farmers.

Friday, March 9, 1906

Business Change.

A business change that took everybody by surprise occurred last Thursday night, when M.J. Barber sold his hardware store to W.G. Meyers. The negotiations were begun Thursday afternoon and when the parties went home late that night the deal was closed. Mr. Meyers took charge Friday morning.

Mr. Barber has been engaged in active business for many years, and feels that he has earned a rest. Failing health also had a great deal to do with the prompt consumation of the deal.

Mr. Meyers has been a resident of Worthington for three years and of the county for eighteen years longer and is well known as a reliable and wide a wake business man. He has been engaged in the real estate business for some time, but as this takes him away from home a great deal he has been looking for an opportunity to get into the mercantile business here.

MILITARY BALL
Co. F, 3rd Reg., M.N.G. Will Give a Social Hop March 16.

Co. F. is making extensive arrangements for their ball to be held next Friday evening, March the 16th. The boys expect their new dress uniforms by that time and will present a soldierly appearance. Music will be furnished by Ainsworth's orchestra. A fine time is anticipated, and all are cordially invited.

Married.

The pleasant farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Voss, in the town of Elk, was the scene of a happy and auspicious event on Thursday, March 8, when a wedding reception was given in honor of their daughters marriage, which was attended by about 150 relatives and friends of the families.

Mr. Henry Lutterman and Miss Kate Voss were married in Worthington on Thursday morning, they then drove to the home of the bride's parents for the reception.

Mr. and Mrs. Lutterman are prominent young people of their neighborhood, and have a large circle of friends, whom the Advance joins in extending congratulations. They will take up their residence on the Heuerman farm, eleven miles north of Worthington, where they will be at home to their friends in a short time.

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At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Barnes in this city at ten o'clock Tuesday morning, March 6th occurred the marriage of their daughter, Matie Grace to Mr. J.F. Leahy, of Flasher, North Dakota. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edwin W. Lanham, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church.

In the afternoon the newly married couple departed for their future home at Flasher, North Dakota, where the groom owns a large horse ranch.

The bride has many friends in the city who extend hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long and unclouded wedded life.

Marriage Licenses

Issued since Feb. 1st, by the Clerk of District Court:

Andrew Nystrom to Maria O. Nordstram.

Frank Morgan of Jackson county, to Lydia Hoffman.

Adolf Finke to Abbie Maguire.

Herman Althoff to Katherine Herman.

John Carey to Ida Shelquist.

J.A. Brazel, Davidson, S.D. to Grace Hallesy.

J.E. Radley, Osceola, Iowa, to Alma Funk.

James Brown, Dickinson, Iowa, to Ethel Holbrook.

William A. Pierce to Caroline C. Miller.

James T. Leahy, Morton, N.D. to Mattie G. Barnes.

Henry Lutterman to Kate Voss.

Fred G. Hoffkamp to Minnie Kallerman.

John J. Prins to Minnie Mohns.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Adrian.

Postmaster McKenzie returned Thursday morning from Louisiana.

Iowa parties are contemplating a novelty store in the Rice building vacated by C.B. Swanman.

The bowling alley and lunch counter run by H.M. Lynch was closed Friday for the season.

Mr. J. Lynch of Nebraska, arrived here with his household goods Friday morning. Mrs. Lynch and children came Thursday.

C.L. Devendorp of Sioux Falls, transacted business in Adrian Friday.

Mr. A.M. Becker returned from the cities Friday.

Dr. George Rice who has been visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Rice and other relatives for a few days, returned to his home at Pipestone Tuesday morning.

Joseph Cowin and family moved into the Reese property Monday, having recently sold their home and farm to Mr. Lynch of Nebraska.

Dr. Thompson returned from Chicago having gone there with two carloads of horses.

At J. Cowins auction last Saturday everything sold well, considering the bad weather. The amount of the sale being about $1500.

James Madden spent Sunday at home.

Albert Sullivan returned home from Montana Sunday morning.

A.J. Schaefer, Editor of Nobles County Democrat, left Wednesday on a business trip to St. Paul.

A.M. Becker visited relatives at Ashton, Iowa, Monday.

Clyde Hyke of Sioux Falls, visited relatives and friends here over Sunday.

Timothy Hvid visited his parents at Luverne Tuesday.

Aug Eickmeyer took 300 sheep to Luverne Tuesday where they were sold at auction bringing from $5 to $8 each.

Indian Lake.

Miss Fawn left last Monday for her home in Redwood county after a three weeks visit with Miss Hilma Nilson.

Nils Moberg and family left last Friday for Duluth where he will make his future home.

Emery Hactor returned last Tuesday from a three weeks visit with relatives at Elon, Iowa.

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church met last Wednesday with Mrs. C.R. Saxon.

Carl Oberg and Olive Nyberg are among those who started to school in district 23, this week.

Elk Center.

Tom Hagge and family are rejoicing over the arrival of a eight pound girl at their home.

J.J. Filburn, R.E. Eikenberry and Paul Schulz have invested in incubators. We are thinking that phonographs and incubators are becoming quite fashionable.

The Misses Sain gave up their schools in our neighborhood and left with their folks for Indian Territory where they will make their future home. We regret to see them leave but wish them success in their new home.

Miss Nellie Lyons commenced teaching in the Fellow's district Monday morning.

On Monday evening March 5th Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ferdon celebrated their 17th anniversary. Quite a large number of neighbors and friends went in, took their suppers and enjoyed a pleasant evening together.

Robt. Robbins who has been visiting his mother at this place for some time expects to go back to Hancock, Minn., this week to resume his work.

Miss Jessie Free is staying with Mrs. Hagge.

Geo. Jacker Jr., is on the sick list.

Mrs. A.M. Wells gave a taffy pull Wednesday evening.

LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. B.B. Morris is on the sick list.

Axle Sterling is quite sick, being threatened with pneumonia.

Foster Moore has cream that is cream. Deliveries to order.

Henry Luttermann was in town Tuesday closing up a real estate deal.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Breffel has been quite sick the last few days.

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Mosher has been quite sick, but is improving.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Voss of Elk were in Worthington on Tuesday doing some trading.

I.T. Branigan and family have moved into Mrs. Moberly's house on the lake shore.

Stewart and Albert Doughtery and John McKenzie were over from Rushmore yesterday on business.

Miss Maude McConkey, of Brewster, was here this week on a visit to her sister, who is attending high school.

Miss Mildren Harding was a guest of Miss Marion Williamson, of Worthington township, over night on Wednesday.

Miss Alydia Swann of Balaton, Minn., has been visiting with her cousin Miss Helma Nelson, of Indian Lake for the past two weeks, returned to her home last Monday.

Rev. W.C. Sage will occupy the pulpit of the M.E. church in this city next Sunday evening and Rev. G.A. Cahoon will at the same time preach in the M.E. church at Heron Lake.

L.E. Fitch has organized a company for the manufacture of cement building blocks and drain tile in Worthington. The company expects a block machine in a few days when the manufacture of building blocks will begin. The manufacture of other articles will be taken up as soon as circumstances warrent.

See Miss Fahy's elegant display of street hats.

Geo. Hacker of Elk was in the city Monday doing trading.

C.T. Tupper returned last Friday from his trip to the Pacific coast.

Little Mona Kies was on the sick list a few days the latter part of last week.

Mrs. Congdon was operated on last Tuesday, when a piece of dead bone was removed from her arm.

Chas. Kilburn, a brakeman on the Omaha, this week moved his family from Doon, Iowa, to Worthington.

Mrs. Nels M. Nelson of Indian Lake has been [on] the sick list for the past week and we hope she will soon recover.

Miss Mary Goodrich left on Tuesday evening for California, where she will make her home with a married sister.

O.W. Buss, a former resident of Murray county has leased a farm in Elk township and moved into Nobles county last week.

Emil Larson returned a few days ago from Kenosha, Wis., and has rented the Geo. Johnson farm in Indian Lake township, which he will operate the coming year.

Hilding and Anton Miller and sister Marie left for home last Friday after a weeks visit with Miss Helma Nelson of Indian Lake. The Millers are prominent farmers of Murray County.

C.F. Warner, a real estate man of Faulkton, N.D., was here Wednesday to look over the town and country, and establish a sub-agency. He was the guest of Clerk of Court F.L. Humiston.

Mrs. B.G. LaGrange of Brewster came over the first of the week to visit at the home of her father-in-law, who lives near Worthington. Mrs. LaGrange will leave for Barnesville to join her husband, who has bought a farm there.

M.J. Martin had a slight attack of the grip Tuesday.

Frank Saxon of Indian Lake was in on business Tuesday.

D.H. Sisson of Reading was a business caller last Friday.

Christ Hoffmeister of Loraine was in on a trading trip Tuesday.

Born - On Monday March 5, 1906, to Judge and Mrs. C.M. Cory, a son.

Mrs. H. Schinkle, of Elk, was in the city Tuesday on a trading trip.

Ed Wilson made a business trip to Round Lake and vicinity on Tuesday.

E.L. Peterson of Bigelow township was in the city on business Saturday.

Wm. Garvey of Adrian was a business visitor at the county capital Tuesday.

Joseph Cowin has been nominated by the President for the position of postmaster at Adrian.

Gust. Mecklenburg last week moved into a house in the Clary addition, recently purchased by him.

George Miller recently sold 40 acres of land near the Rock Island depot to Charles H. Hayes for $4000.

J.R. Selby, Chas. Paine and Wm. Blue shipped four cars of live stock from here to Chicago last Saturday.

E.L. Nance and Jas. Gibson left on Monday evening for Colorado on a combined pleasure and business trip.

J.G. Mitchell, our hustling real estate man, made a trip to Crayton, N.D., this week in connection with a real estate deal.

Frank G. Albertus came over from Jackson to take charge of the store of his brother, A.R. The latter is in Chicago buying stock of spring goods. He is accompanied by Mrs. Albertus and daughter.

A joint summer training school is to be held at the Mankato Normal School, beginning June 1st and closing August 19. Among the instructors engaged for this school is Prof. H.R. Edwards, of this city, who will have charge of the classes in physiology and history.

A very pleasant surprise party was given Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Foelschow on Monday evening, at the home of Chas. Foelschow, which was attended by a large company of friends and neighbors. A very pleasant evening was spent. Refreshments were served at 11 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Foelschow will leave shortly for Kandiyohi county, where they have bought a farm.

Real Estate Transfers.

Recorded during February 1906, in the office of the Register of Deeds.

Patric J. Roach to Joseph Bittner, 16.1 acres and lot 1 in nw1/4, 19-102-42...$3500.00.

Wm Wright to John Mehl, se1/4 23-104-40...$6800.00.

Louise Heuerman to Theodore Martens, ne1/4, 6-103-40...$1200.00.

Hulda Dahlberg to Judith Smallwood, lot 6, blk 20, Worthington...$1200.00.

Gertrude E. Brown to W.I. Humiston, lot 4, block 8, in Worthington...$1.00.

Teodore Jacobson to Signey I Lackey, lot 2, block 1, Drake's add, Worthington...$1600.00.

Eliza Severance to Peter Heuerman, lot 4, block 16, Moultons resurvey and sub add. Worthington...$225.00.

U.S. to Andrew J. Torrance, the e1/2 of sw1/4, Sec., 14-102-42

Alice Nicoll to Elizabeth Nicoll, n1/2 ne1/4, sec. 7-101-41...$1500.00.

John Nicoll to Elizabeth Nicoll, n1/2, ne1/4, sec 7-101-41...$1500.00.

Elizabeth Nicoll to John Nicoll, s1/2, ne1/4, sec 7-101-41...$1500.00.

Elizabeth Nicoll to John Nicoll, s1/2, ne1/4, sec 7-101-41...$1500.00.

Jas H Engel to James Burke n1/2 sw1/4 sec 23-101-43...$4800.00.

Korad B Korner to Simon Elsing se1/4 sec 14-103-42...$7200.00.

C R West to John Rinden tracts D and I se1/4 sec 25-103-39...$200.00.

Wm McLean to James B Green lot 1 of McLeans sub div of Village of Worthington...$200.00.

W G Bird to Charles Dillehay und 1/2 interest in lot 5 blk 7, Ellsworth...$1600.00.

Minn Loan & Inv Co to Aug Mecklenberg, lots 1, 2, 3, blk 14, Moultons resurvey of Clarey add Worthington...$450.00.

Frank Smith to Aug Meckleberg lot 4 blk 14 Moulton's resurvey Clary's add Worthington...$525.00.

Chester S Cutting to John Johnson lots 13 and 14 blk 2 vil Dundee...$480.00.

State Inst for Savings to Clarence T Faragher, lots 7 and 8, blk 21, Adrian...$525.00.

W R Mansel to Joseph T Mauch, ne 1/4, sec 27-102-43...$8800.00.

H W Wilburn to Edward Wenzel, s1/2, ne1/4, sec 5-104-39...$3600.00.

John Grove to Elizabeth Conley, lot 4, blk 3, Moulton's resurvey of Clary's add Worthington...$2000.00.

John Grove to W.G. Meyers, blk 2 and 3, Cliffton's add, Worthington...$2277.00.

John A Johnson to Charles Nienaber, lot 8, blk 21, Tripps' 2d add to Round Lake...$50.00.

A I Rothchild to F A Wasmund, lots 7 and 8 blk 7, village of Reading...$100.00.

Micheal Martin to I T Branigan, n1/2, of w1/4, sec 2-103-40...$3600.00.

J M Messer to Ernest C Eastman, sw1/4, sec 24-104-40...$5200.00.

Minn Loan & Inv Co to W G Meyers, lot 6, blk 13 Moulton's resurvey, of Clary's add Worthington...$1600.00.

S I Lackey to Theodore Jacobson fr s1/2, of sec 12-103-29, 299 acres...$16500.00.

Hart N. Douglas to Joseph E Thwing, lot 9 blk 24 Worthington...$1.00.

Joseph E Thwing to John H Staubus, lot 9 blk 24, village of Worthington...$2250.00.

Local News.

Wm. Williams of Clarksville, Ia., while on his way home from Spencer, S.D., stopped off here a day last week to visit at the home of Henry Stevens.

A social for the benefit of the Christian church was held last week at the home of J.C. Williamson. There was a large attendance and a good time was had.

Miss Pearl Barnes, who has been visiting at home for several weeks, has returned to North Dakota, where she has been engaged as an instructor in the Flasher public schools.

For sale - 40 head of well bred ewes. Fred Dolheim, Worthington.

Mrs. F.C. Stitser, who has been quite seriously sick is reported as on the road to complete restoration to health. An operation was performed last week from the effects of which she has rallied nicely.

Mrs. J.W. McCloud and daughter, of Rushmore, visited at the home of her brother, G.V. Petit from Friday of last week until Wednesday. Mrs. McCloud was on her way to Canada to join her husband who has bought a farm there.

Wanted - A carload of good young cows and heifers. Chas. A. Erickson, Returned., Worthington.

E. Hanley of Carrell, Iowa, was a guest at the home of D.H. Woodford last week. While here he bought a fine Percheron mare from G.W. Patterson, for which he paid $400. Mr. Hanley is a progressive farmer of Carrell, and knows good stock when he sees it.

For sale or exchange - Creosus, imported black Percheron stallion, weight 1800. For particulars call on or write W.M. Cline, Reading, Minn.

Friday, March 16, 1906

Co. F. Ball.

The Military ball to be given tonight at Maccabee hall by Co. F., 3d Regt. M.N.G., promises to be a well attended and enjoyable event. The boys have received their new uniforms, and will present a handsome appearance in their exhibition drill. Don't miss the ball whether you dance or not.

Third Victim.

The roller skating rink claimed its third victim on Thursday evening of last week, when I.F. Kelley met with an accident that will lay him up for some time. Another skater collided with Mr. Kelley, and fell across his left leg, bending the knee backward and tearing the ligaments at the rear of the leg. Mr. Kelley will be laid up several weeks as the result of the injury.

Dr. Walker Leaves.

Dr. F.E. Walker left on Tuesday for Hot Springs, S.D., where he will take up hospital practice, having the appointment of chief surgeon at the Sacred Heart hospital, as well as a lesser appointment on the staff of another hospital and a sanitarium. Dr. Walker has a large circle of friends here whose best wishes he takes with him to his new home. While Dr. Walker will make his home at Hot Springs, he will, however, continue in his surgical work with Dr. Geyerman.

Worthington Township Election.

For Supervisor, J.A. Smith, three years; For Clerk, J.F. Green; For Treasurer, G.W. Patterson; For Assessor, Barton Goodrich.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Org.

Miss Ida Bjornstad has returned from Chicago where she has been visiting for the last month.

Miss Chloe Anderson is expected home Friday.

Miss Mabel King spent Sunday with her parents.

Jodie Anderson left last Wednesday for Willmar, Minn., he went with Robt. Foelchow [Foelschow].

Miss Emma Thueson spent Sunday with her parents.

O.B. Thueson's little boy has been very sick for the last few days but is better at this writing.

Mrs. Pete Swanson was very ill last Monday but is improving at this writing.

Wesley Ripberger commenced work for Mr. Malcolm last Monday where he expects to put in eight months of work.

Rushmore.

Election in Rushmore passed off very quietly with but one ticket in the field. The following are elected for the following year in the village. Pres. of Council, S.B. Bedford; Trustees, S.T. Wood, H.C. Constable, J.H. Bryden; Recorder, T.H. Prideaux; Treasurer, J.B. Ludlow; Assessor, W.C. Thom; Justice E.G. Edwards; Constable, Ray Ager.

The election for Dewald Township held also in Rushmore resulted as follows. Trustee for three years F.H. Thompson; Clerk, F.J. Johnson; Treasurer, W.F. Kasdorf; Assessor, Chas. Brinkhouse; Justice of the Peace, Henry Loger; Constable, Sanford Peters.

Lewis Johnson who for a number of years has lived south of Rushmore and gained a host of friends departed with his family, Wednesday night for Wadena County where he will make his future home. Mr. Johnson made a trade with Newton K Carper from Wadena who comes to take the place here they exchanging with the farm, horses, cattle and machinery. The many friends of Mr. Johnson will wish himself and family success in their new home.

Henry Uhben returned Wednesday from St. Paul where he went to consult a physician in regard to recent sickness.

Land is beginning to move somewhat in the vicinity of Nobles County. Last week The Rushmore State Bank sold two quarters of land near Bigelow for Henry DeVries living south of town. The southwest quarter of 36 in Ransom near the new ditch sold at $35 to Nels M. Sorem and the N.E. quarter of 33 in Bigelow township was turned to Bird Bros. at $40. Mr. DeVries still has a half section left where he lives. It is reported that John Kenney has purchased the Fischneich 120 south west of town at $55 per acre.

S.T. Wood departed Monday for Chicago with two cars of stock. He will stop at his old home at Traer, Iowa, on his return.

Mrs. [Mr.?] C.S. Jones returned Monday from Iowa where he spent a week assisting his father move and get located.

Mrs. A.J. Ehrisman and Miss Ivadell Shuck returned from the cities Saturday after a few days pleasantly spent visiting their brothers Warren and Gorden who are attending the University.

Mr. Clayton Bedford has been receiving many honors as a member of the Militia at the State U. He now acts as special drill master and is Captain of a division in the city.

Rev. Oberg left last Monday evening for Omaha, Neb., to attend to business. He is expected home by next Sunday.

R.T. Clark has hired to C.R. and Walter Saxon for the coming summer. He arrived from Iowa last Tuesday.

Elk.

The following is the result of the election in Elk. Supervisor, 3 years, Thos. Hagg; Clerk, G.C. Fellows; Treasurer, G. Estes; Assessor, Geo. Storing; Justice, Robt. Free; Constable, John Gaiser.

Pathmasters, Dist., 1 Henry Kunze, Dist. 2, Fred Mahr; Dist. 3, Henry Neilsen, Dist. 4, S.R. Thompson.

Adrian.

John Sypes, of Magnolia transacted business in Adrian Friday.

Professor Louis Anderson went to Luverne Friday to act as one of the Judges at the Oratorical contest between Luverne and Pipestone.

Dr. Gould of Worthington made a professional visit to Adrian Friday.

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kilpatrick Sunday night, a girl.

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Ray Falkins Tuesday morning, a big girl.

At the city election held Tuesday the following officers were elected: President of Council, Fred Mohl; Trustees, Daniel Fritz, John Roffenberger, Frank Ulveling; Recorder, John McCord; Treasurer, John Colvin; Assessor, Wm. Wigham; Justice of Peace, 1 year, M. Carrigan; Justice of Peace, 2 years, James Cox; Constable, Wm. Marr.

A.J. Schaeffer returned from St. Paul Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. John James of Minneapolis came down Wednesday for a few days visit with relatives.

He is all right.
Who's all right?
John Scottie McCord.

M. Nelson and Co., received a large consignment of Minnesota Point this week.

Indian Lake.

Mrs. N. Nelson who has been sick the past few days is around as usual again.

The young ladies of this vicinity to the number of fourteen gave a delightful party to their gentlemen friends last Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hactor. Those present think that the Roosevelt-Longworth wedding was not a greater affair than this occasion at least they feel as honored as if they had been guests of the great affair. The ladies had spared no pains to make this occasion as interesting as possible.

The debate and basket supper at the Blixt school house last Tuesday evening was well attended. The debate, Resolve, That Lincoln was a greater Statesman than Washington, was well handled by Wallace Saxon and Miss Esther Peterson affirmative, Albert Olud [Olund?] and C.R. Saxon, negative. Some over twenty one dollars was realized from the baskets. This is a new district and the school house was built late last fall and is one of the neatest and up to date school houses in the country.

Ransom.

At the annual town election held last Tuesday the following officers were elected: For supervisor, Theodore Cramer, for term of 3 years; For Town Clerk, Robert Shore; For Treasurer, J.E. Shore; For Assessor, F.T. Graves; For Justice of the Peace, Ivie Baird, I.A. Milton; For Constable, T.F. Halferty, Wm. Downes; Road overseers, Dist. 1, Nels Scott; Dist. 2, Ivie Baird; Dist. 3, John B. Lins; Dist. 4, John Brink.

Elk Center.

Miss Della Eikenberry from Greene, Iowa, has hired out to Mrs. Jas. Gibson in Worthington for the season.

The Mission Band will meet with Mrs. Robt. Free on next Thursday.

Miss Addie Ely spent Sunday with her parents near Rushmore.

Ray B. Hinkley, of Luverne, is the latest inventor of a rotary steam engine. He claims that an engine of his invention, the size of a hat and weighting 150 pounds, will develop 33 horse power. Now lets have a practical demonstration.

LOCAL NEWS

See Miss Fahy's elegant display of street hats.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson visited relatives and friends here last week.

Grandma Sowles has been quite sick for some time but is able to be around again.

Little Irene Norman has been quite sick for the last few days, but better at present.

Miss Cora Vail visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Sowles one day this week.

Mrs. Chas. Sowles and daughter Ruby, have gone to spend a few days in the country.

A.H. White of Mason City, Ia., was here the latter part of last week on a real estate deal.

Editor Alfred Smalley made a business trip to Sibley, Iowa, last week, returning Monday.

Mrs. John Deuel has been quite sick for some time, but is reported better at present writing.

Born, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sowles, a seven pound daughter.

A.J. Thurston, of Sioux City, formerly of this place, has been on the sick list for a few days.

Berhard [Bernhard?] Graf and Bertha Kuge, both of Nobles county, were married in the parlor of the Evangelical parsonage on Tuesday by Rev. J.H. Muehlhausen.

Robt. Foelschow on Monday shipped two carloads of household goods and farm implements to Raymond, Minn., where he will make his future home. He left with his family on the afternoon train.

J.P. Thurston, who left here two years ago writes to friends here that he has been in Canada and taken a claim. From there he went to Devils Lake, N.D., and at present is in Freemont, Neb. He expects to visit Worthington soon.

W.L.O. Bartlett, our popular cigar manufacturer, is closing out his stock here preparatory to moving to Sand Point, Idaho, to engage in business. Mr. Bartlett has many friends in Worthington and throughout the county, who will be sorry to see him go, but he will have their best wishes for success in his new home.

Geo. Fredon of Elk was in the city Saturday doing trading.

W.H. Blume was in from the town of Worthington Friday.

Wanted - Helpers and apprentices, for dressmaking, Miss Mary Sunman.

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch will show a Sunday school in which manners are taught.

A.J. Woodard was in from Worthington township Monday, transacted business.

Jas. Gibson returned last Sunday night from his trip to Colorado. He reports a pleasant time.

Miss Luella Hansberger returned last Saturday from a visit of a month with friends in the twin cities.

Miss Vail, who taught in Dewald township, has given up her school, and returned to her home in this city.

C.M. Holland and wife, of Elk, left this week for Emmet, Idaho, where they will make their future home.

G.A. Fairfield of the Advance force was called to Heron Lake last Saturday by the serious illness of his mother.

J.E. Jacobson, Gust Vik, A.S. Johnson and W.H. Walker of Round Lake were in Worthington on business Wednesday.

Mrs. C.D. Wilberg of Sibley, Iowa was here a couple of days on a visit to her daughters, Mrs. F.M. Hickman, and Mrs. I.P. Fox.

P.O. Mimnaugh of Rock Valley, proprietor of the Ideal restaurant, was here the latter part of last week looking after business at the Ideal.

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Everett of Ash Creek, Minn., returned to their home Monday after a visit of a week with Mr. and Mrs. John Salboom.

Miss Alice C. Kercher, who held a position as stenographer in C.M. Crandalls office for some months, returned to her home at Minneapolis last week.

Miss Martha Bliefernich, the cashier in the store of Hart and Co., has been confined to her home for some days with an attack of tonsilitis.

County Attorney C.M. Crandall returned on Wednesday  from Illinois, where he was called suddenly last week to attend the funeral of a relatives.

John Boberg, of the firm of Albinson-Boberg Lbr Co. has returned from his trip to the Pacific coast. He reports a pleasant and profitable trip.

Wanted - One hundred head of cattle to pasture from the 15th of May to the first of October 1906. Price $2.00 for yearlings and $2.50 for other cattle. John P. Vail, Worthington.

W.G. Meyers accompanied by Mrs. Meyers and three youngest children left last Saturday for Los Angeles, Cal., where Mrs. Meyers and the children will remain for the summer. Mr. Meyers will be absent a couple of weeks.

Axel Sterling is recovering from an attack of pneumonia.

A.J. Rice was over from Adrian on business last Tuesday.

Prof. C.S. Jones of Rushmore was a Sunday visitor here.

John Boberg made a business trip to Minneapolis Monday.

Louis Lear returned on Monday from a visit at Spirit Lake.

R.A. Grant of Luverne was in the city on business Tuesday.

A.I. Rothschild of Reading was a business visitor in Worthington Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Blockert of Spirit Lake were Worthington visitors last Sunday.

Wm. Malcolm was one of the prominent Bigelow farmers in attending the institute.

C.B. Lutner a prominent young farmer of Reading was in the city on business yesterday.

D.E. Harvey and P.H. McCarvel of Brewster, were visitors at the county seat Wednesday.

Judge G.W. Wilson left Wednesday on a business trip to Warren, in the northern part of the state.

Dr. A.B. Williams, Wilmonts popular physician, was a business visitor at the county seat Wednesday.

H.A. Nelson, C.S. Jones, J.H. McChord and J.H. Rebot of Rushmore, came over Tuesday to drill with the militia company.

John McLynch, night clerk at the Worthington was called home to Sibley Wednesday by the serious illness of his mother.

John Sahlbom and wife went to Heron Lake last Sunday to visit Mr. Shalbom's mother, who is quite sick from the affects of a surgical operation.

Albert Clampy a creamery man of Allendorf, Iowa, came up Wednesday to take in the farmer's institute for a day. He is a prominent creamery man of Allendorf.

Oscar and Ernest Sterling returned from Chicago on Tuesday, where they spent a couple of weeks buying their new stock of clothing and furnishing goods. They'll be ready for business in a few days.

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch will be presented as a home talent entertainment at Masonic Hall Friday evening March 30th under the auspices of the Congregational aid society, an excellent program. Everyone should go.

Friday, March 23, 1906

New Telephone Line.

The farmers of Worthington and Bigelow township living on the West Ochedan road met at the Moberg school house last Saturday evening and organized a company to build a telephone line into Worthington which will be connected with the local central. The following are the officers of the new company: P.W. Ledine, president; Ed Moberg, secretary; Alfred Mahlberg, treasurer. Work on the construction will begin as soon as the ground permits. The name adopted is the Banner Line. The stockholders are Henry Pfeil, Alfred Mahlberg, Fred Mahlberg, Mrs. Gustafson, Taylor Johnson, J.E. Erickson, P.W. Ledine, E.L. Peterson, B.G. Bloomgreen, Ed Moberg, Peter Cedargren, Andrew Nelson, M. Swedberg, and Peter Parson.

Is He Dead?

W.D. Anderson, of Mankato, past grand master of the A.O.U.W., and at present attorney for the order, was in Worthington Wednesday looking up matters pertaining to one Matt Saleen, who disappeared from here seven years ago. Under the law anyone who so disappears and cannot be found in seven years is presumed to be dead. The family of Mr. Saleen has made application for a settlement of his life insurance policy in the Workman on this ground, and Mr. Anderson's visit was for the purpose of looking up evidence in the case.

Birthday Party.

Mrs. S.A. Harding entertained a number of friends at a very pleasant birthday party last Friday evening. A very pleasant evening was spent. Refreshments were served.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Bigelow.

Mrs. A.E. Yeske and sister Miss Margaret Bird visited friends at Worthington one day last week.

The following is the list of the newly elected officers of Bigelow township: Supervisor, Lewis Larson; town clerk, E.F. Clower; treasurer, H.A. Voss; assessor, D.A. Reynolds; justice of the peace, Charles J. Burnham; constable, August Wass.

William Widman is at home from an extended trip to Oklahoma and Texas. He still thinks the northwest is the place for him.

Round Lake.

Our village officers for the coming year are: Ben Schwaiting, president; J.L. Mangelson, E.H. Welhausen and F.L. Hegardt, trustees; J.L. Flint, recorder; Chas. Nienaber, treasurer; H.R. Tripp, assessor; J.L. Seely and E.H. Richman, justices of the peace.

Peter Wiese, of Round Lake township has purchased 160 acres of land in Pine county and will move there this spring.

S.H. Robbins transacted business at Worthington one day last week.

Ellsworth.

At the village election last week the following offices were chosen: President, William Bofenkamp; trustees, W.L. Newell, F.M. Ladler, P.B. Scholtes; recorder, C.C. Crawley; treasurer, M.B. Burke; assessor, B.H. Basing, Jr.; justice of the peace, J.A. Foster; constable, P. Heffner.

Miss Lillian Birkett, formerly with the German State bank at this place, has accepted a position with the Northern Insurance Co., at Sheldon, Iowa. She was one of our most highly esteemed young ladies and all regret her departure.

Tuberculosis was discovered in some of the cattle on the farm of Wm. Roland, near Kanaranzi, and several head ordered killed by the state veterinarian who examined them.

Brewster.

At the village election last week there was a general shake-up and an entire new set of officials with exception of recorder, elected as follows: D.V. Lees president; John Meier, Frank Duba, F.L. Hagerman, trustees; G.W. Voak, treasurer; Otto Knuth, recorder; M. McCall, assessor; A.W. Ebert, justice of the peace; and Chas. Harthan and T.J. McCall, constables.

A drainage ditch eleven miles long which will reclaim nearly 9,000 acres of slough land, is projected for Alba and Ewington townships, just over the line in Jackson county.

Robert Erickson has added a gasoline engine to his outfit, and will use it to operate his meat chopper.

Peter Geyerman has been laid up the past week with a broken rib. He made a mis-step on the stairs and was thrown violently against the rail. He is improving nicely.

Adrian.

E.L. Dabell, the Luverne cigarmaker was in Adrian on business Thursday.

Hendel's auction was largely attended, about $4000 worth of merchandise was disposed of.

Mike Rether, the auctioneer, was in Adrian Friday.

Mr. A.M. Becker's big store may soon be turned into a cooperative concern. The stock is already put on the market at $100 per share. As this store has always been a paying institution no doubt the stock will be taken quick here to home. It is capitalized at $90,000.

John Mauch has been repainting and decorating his saloon the last week. Wm. Gough is doing the work.

J. Pietz was taken ill suddenly Friday morning and remained very sick for a couple days; however he is now able to be about again. The doctor pronounced it the bursting of a small blood vessel in the head.

Considerable stock in the Adrian Mercantile Company has been disposed of so far in Sioux City.

Miss Mae Thompson has been confined to the house owing to a severe cold during the last week.

E.J. Jones was over from the county seat Friday.

Clyde Davis, south of town has a very severe attack of pneumonia.

F.B. Pettingill was in St. Paul a few days this week returning Saturday.

James F. Cox, who has been sick for a week or two, was taken to the hospital at Rochester, Friday for treatment.

P.J. Kelly, of LaCrosse, Wis., was among the guests at Hotel Slade over Sunday.

James Madden Sundayed at home.

Thomas Gunderson, living two miles south, is confined to his bed with a touch of pneumonia.

Mrs. Viola Hvid Nelson went to Luverne Monday for a few days visit with her parents.

Miss Roxie Slade is severely sick this week.

George Eppers returned Monday from a three months travel in Texas, Mexico, California, Oregon and Washington.

The Krip Bros. shipped as emigrants to Canada Monday.

Miss Edith Jones very charmingly entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of her cousin Miss Jones, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

Miss Mary Tinnes is again at her desk in the State Bank after an illness of a couple of weeks.

Mr. Hagan, traveling salesman for Lindeke, Warner & Sons, St. Paul, and another gentleman from Sioux City was here in the interest of the Adrian mercantile Co. Monday.

Umheoffer, who recently bought the Quinn property, is having an addition built and will have a comfortable dwelling ere long.

H. Zeringer's new house in the east part of town is nearing its completion. When finished it will be a very desirable piece of property, both as to house and location.

Org.

Miss Cheve Anderson returned from Illinois, where she has spent the winter with relatives.

P.C. Anderson lost a valuable young horse Tuesday; at the present price for horses this is quite a loss as he will be obliged to replace it.

C.A. Johnson, who is on his return trip from Sweden, is visiting his brother E.L. for a few days, when he will leave for St. Paul, where he will enter the employ of the Street Railway Co.

Ben Craft has moved into the C.J. Burnham property in Org.

The Ladies' Aid will meet with Miss Bjornstad this Saturday, and will elect officers.

Louis Wein has been assisting his brother-in-law, Mr. Craft, to get settled at housekeeping.

Ulrich Rabenberg returned from Reading, where he has been visiting relatives.

LOCAL NEWS

The Tourist Club will meet with Mrs. Ned Jones next Tuesday.

R.H. Dieckhoff spent a few days here with his family last week.

Mr. Yates has been on the sick list several days the past week.

Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Fox Sundayed with Mrs. Fox's parents at Sibley.

For Sale - White Wyandotte eggs, for setting. Milton Ludlow.

E.V. Voak is head miller at the Worthington Roller Mill at present.

John Drake manager of the roller rink Sundayed with relatives at Medelia.

Mrs. C.J. Smallwood went to the twin cities Wednesday on a shopping trip.

Peter Runyan of Summit Lake township, was in the city Monday transacting business.

Mrs. E.C. Wilson and sister Miss Hansberger returned last week from a visit to Minneapolis.

Cole Guernsey, prominent farmer of Ransom township, was a visitor in Worthington Tuesday.

Mrs. A.R. Albertus and daughter returned on Tuesday from a visit of several weeks with relatives and friends at Chicago.

G.H. Henton, of Luverne, representing the Austin-Western Grader Co, was here a few days this week, selling road graders.

I.P. Fox, Geo. Voak and Will Schraeder will leave tomorrow on sight seeing trip to the Pacific coast. They will be absent several weeks.

O.F. Blood has rented the Bigelow building where he has established himself in the plumbing business. Read his adv. in another column.

Mrs. Julia Becker of Adrian has been chosen one of the delegates to the National Federation of Women Clubs, which will hold its convention in Minneapolis in May.

Miss Prue Town and Mrs. John Fitch, left on Monday for Minneapolis to attend the state Convention of the W.R.C., being delegates from the local Corps. Miss Julia Town was also of the party.

Rev. Samuel J. Rogers of Minneapolis, will conduct service of Congregational church in Maccabee hall next Sunday morning and evening Subject: "Jesus on the Way to the Cross".

J.D. Matteson left on Wednesday for Minneapolis where he will soon be followed by his family. Mr. Matteson has accepted a position on the road for a flour mill machinery concern, and will travel out of Minneapolis.

E.W. Cutler started making cement hollow blocks, for building purposes, last week. If you need anything in this line you will do well to see him. Remember it takes experience to make a first class article in this line.

Mrs. Moen was on the sick list last week.

Wm. Malcolm was in from Bigelow Tuesday.

C.A. Timmerman of Route 3, was in the city on business Wednesday.

C.H. Cabot, Heron Lake, was a business visitor to our city Thursday.

Bert Buck who is employed in the Worthington roller mills is on the sick list.

John Mier and son of Brewster, were in the city Wednesday transacting business.

Attorney C.A. Cashel spent a number of days at Chicago on business this week.

Division Supt. L.F. Slaker, of St. James, was here Tuesday on railroad business.

Ben Voss, a prominent farmer of Elk township, was in town on business last Wednesday.

Mrs. Wiggs of the cabbage Patch will show a Sunday school in which manners are taught.

Col. J.A. Town left on Tuesday for St. Paul to attend the annual state G.A.R. encampment.

Am closing out my stock of cigars, tobaccoes, pipes, etc. Come quick for bargains. W.L.O. Bartlett.

A.F. Lucht, a prosperous farmer of Bloom township, transacted business in Worthington last Saturday.

The creamery at Wilmont was destroyed by fire the early part of last week. The loss is fully covered by insurance.

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Stelle S. Smith has been seriously ill the past week with a attack of pneumonia.

Rev. Edwin W. Lanham was called to Round Lake last Friday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Bass, who died last week.

B.B. Sontag, of Heron Lake, and R.F. Lamb, Slayton, members of the Western Implement Co., were Worthington visitors Thursday.

Walter Saxon and Victor Gustafson are each riding in handsome new buggies purchased from the Western Implement Co., last week.

Among the speakers at the Men's Club banquet next Monday evening will be Attorney A.W. McCallum, of Sibley, and Capt. Shaeffer, of Rushmore.

The attention of Judge Dow's court was taken up several days of last week with an action in ejectment brought by Mrs. G.A. Lincoln against F.A. Lewis. Judgment for plaintiff was rendered.

Lost - Lady's pocket book containing $4 in cash, pair of scissors and small purse. Lost between Rev. Filburn's place and Reading. Finder please return to Mrs. J.J. Filburn.

Another, and what is said to be a permanent shift, has been made in operators at the Omaha depot. M.I. Christensen, of Lake Crystal, takes the day shift and Chas. Fairfield goes on nights.

In the case of the State vs Scott Johnson charged with assault on Mrs. Carsten, which was to have been tried Tuesday, the plaintiff changed his plea of not guilty to guilty and was fined $5 and costs, all amounting to $15.15.

Friday, March 30, 1906

Miss Sadie Vanvalkenberg of St. James was here last Saturday on a visit to her friend Miss Torrance.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Adrian.

Nick Bank is back from St. Paul and intends to reopen a restaurant here in the near future.

Chas. Devendorff, of Sioux Falls, made his regular call on Our business men Friday.

Louis Mohl, of Sioux City, called on Adrian friends Saturday and Sunday.

J. Umhaeffer, of Iowa, a brother of our townsman contemplates starting a 10 cent store in the Rice building within a week or two.

A Young peoples party was given by Marie Schaeffer at her home Friday evening to a large number of her friends and classmates.

Rev. Hanson held services in Ransom last Sunday.

Chas. Abbot, of Lismore, was down on business Monday.

Anton Olson and Joe Nash shipped a carload of machinery and horses to Turtle Lake, No. Dak., Tuesday. They intend to further develop their land taken as homesteads 3 years ago.

Attorney Geo. W. Wilson was over on legal business Monday.

Mr. Hanson, the Manager for the Adrian Mercantile Co. was up Sunday from Sioux City, returning Sunday night.

Mrs. James Brozzel, of Mitchell, So. Dak., is visiting relatives and friends here this week.

Clarence Faragher expects to move into his property in east town this week having it painted and papered these days.

Round Lake.

Will Koster, former operator at Rock Rapids, is spending a few days here visiting friends and relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Edwards departed for their new home in Worthington Tuesday.

Julius Deukman, of Lake Park, Iowa, visited friends in Round Lake Sunday.

F. Shonemen [Shoneman?], Senior, departed for the northern part of South Dakota, on business Monday.

Dr. Dolan was here on business Monday.

H.C. Meoller [Moeller?] is on the sick list this week.

Florence Barber of Worthington visited relatives and friends here Sunday.

Brewster.

Mr. Mapson preached his farewell sermon last Sunday, and the members of the Presbyterian church gave him a reception Wednesday evening, with an elegant supper.

G.W. Voak, our geneal lumber man, left for an extended visit to the Pacific coast last Sunday.

F.R. Guyerman went to Heron Lake on business last Monday.

Rudolf Meyer, who has been seriously ill, is improving rapidly.

Mrs. B. Lagrange and family left last Monday to join her husband in the northern part of the state.

E. Manuel returned last Wednesday from a visit to the twin cities. He reports a fine time.

Mrs. Ed. Bereau and family, of Currie, who were here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, returned home last Monday.

Ransom.
(To late for last week.)

Will Morgan, who has been staying for the winter with Henry Shore, goes back this week to his old place with F.T. Graves. Will is a steady faithful hand and can always be depended on.

Mrs. Fremming, the old lady, is quite sick. It is said to be heart trouble. The old lady is well advanced in years.

This week the Central school is having a vacation, Miss Ethel Black teacher. The winter term has been a satisfactory one, the pupils having been well advanced in their studies. The school in the Guernsey district is having a vacation of two week, Miss Sarah Downes, teacher. Both these schools are prospering and have good attendance.

Mike Thompson and Lewis Eide have each got new manure spreader. Those who have used them say they are the best implement on the farm. They not only save much hard work but they do the work much better.

Lismore.

Nick Heindel has sold a half interest in his saloon to Jacob Hoffer.

Chas. O'Conor and William Tentler left last week for Canada.

Frank Thompson has gone to Canada to view the country, and will later go to North Dakota to take up his residence on his homestead.

County Supt. of Schools Abbott visited schools in this section a few days ago.

Route One.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klein came up from Rushmore Sunday to visit relatives and friends, returning home Tuesday.

LOCAL NEWS

B. Goff, of Org, was a pleasant caller last Friday.

G.H. Luehrs made a business trip to Cherokee, last Monday.

Iver Frisell has been visiting a few days with N.M. Nelson, of Indian Lake.

Miss Hilda Peterson has spent a few days visiting her parents and other relatives.

Dr. J.N. Gould was knocked down by a shock from the electric light switch in his barn last Sunday night. He had just returned from the country, and his clothing was damp and his hands wet. In touching the switch to turn on the light he got a shock that laid him out for a minute or two.

Mr. and Mrs. Harding left on Tuesday for Hot Springs, S.D., where Mrs. Harding is to receive medical treatment.

The Ladies Cemetery Aid society will hold their annual meeting with Mrs. James Ramage, Thursday April 5th, at 3 p.m.

A.R. Evarts, of Bigelow township and a friend, W.L. Wilhelm, of St. Croix County, Wis., were visitors in Worthington last Tuesday.

G.W. Lear and daughter Miss Georgia returned last Saturday from their sojourn of three months in California. Mr. Lear says that Southern California has just passed through the coldest winter in many years.

W.L.O. Bartlett, who contemplated moving to Idaho, has closed his retail store and will move into rooms in the Torrance block, where he continues to manufacture cigars. He will hereafter confine himself to the wholesale business exclusively.

A man named Hank Albertson was arrested the first of the week on charge of arson, and Wednesday had a hearing before Judge Dow and was bound over to the Grand Jury. Albertsen is charged with burning a building on the Martin Levine farm near Reading last Thursday night.

F.L. Humiston spent part of last week in Dakota on business.

A.E. Hart has spent the past week in St. Louis on important business.

John Flynn spent several days of this week at Ellsworth on legal business.

Mrs. D.W. Chute, of Reading, was in the city last Friday on a trading trip.

Miss Ethel Gibbs of Hot Spur, Ia., is a guest at the home of Judge and Mrs. J.S. Kies.

P.W. Ledine and J.E. Moberg were in from Bigelow Monday transacting business.

Jas. Hogan left on Monday for Drinkwater, Canada, where he will spend the summer.

Roy and Oscar Anderson of Loomis, Iowa, were in the city Tuesday on business.

Chas. Kuhl, a prominent farmer living near Rushmore, was in the city on business yesterday.

H.W. Vollberding and M.R. Berkhimer of Iowa City, Ia., were here the first of the week looking after property interest.

H.T. Scott, postmaster at Sibley, was a Worthington visitor last Monday. Mr. Scott was until recently editor of the Sibley Gazette.

W.b. Geepy, cashier of the St. Paul National Bank, was in the city Wednesday calling on his correspondent the Citizen National Bank.

The millinery opening held this week by the Misses Johnson & Kindlund was well attended. They exhibited a fine line of spring goods.

Mrs. Jannie E. Moore of St. Paul, a state deputy organizer for the Ladies of the Macabees, was here this week in the interest of the local Tent.

A.G. Anderson recently sold his personal property at auction and has rented his farm. He will go to Iowa to visit, after which he will spend some time looking over the country.

Dr. Samuel F. Kerfoot, who for the past eight years has been pastor of the large Central Methodist Church in Winona, will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday morning. Dr. Kerfoot is an able man and worthy of a large hearing. A cordial invitation is extended.

Miss Nellie Snider, representing the Womans Home Missionary society, delivered an address at the Methodist Church Sunday evening. Miss Snider is an entertaining as well as an instructive speaker and presented the facts concerning the home missionary work in a most interesting manner.

For sale or trade - A 4 room house in Clary Addition, two lots and good barn. Fred Munchow.

Mrs. A.L. Dunlap, of Heron Lake, was the guest of her daughter Mrs. Calvin Moen one day last week.

H.E. McKee, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, was a guest at the home of J.J. Kendlen last Saturday.

G.F. Hillstrom a real estate dealer of Callendar, Ia., was in Worthington on business last Friday.

Mrs. Claribel Hart, of Rock Valley, Iowa, spent Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Kendlen, in this city.

Engineer Sudaby of the Omaha, has rented the Chaney house on the lake front, and will soon move his family to this place from Sioux City.

Fireman Washington, of the Omaha service has resigned his position and will shortly remove his family to Canada, where he has a position on a Canadian road.

C.K. Warne, of Charles City, Ia., spent a number of days here this week in an effort to organize a stock company to back a Chautauqua for Worthington next August.

Postmaster F.R. Cougham returned Tuesday from a sojourn of several weeks at a winter resort in Florida. He is much improved in health and was much benefited by his vacation.

For sale - Seed barley. Wm. Malcolm, Bigelow, Minn.

Ed. and Chas. Pannel [Pannell] left on Monday night for Drinkwater, Canada, where they will spend the summer on their claims.

Local News.

J.H. Rogers, of Wilmont, was in the city Monday.

E.J. Thoren was in from Indian Lake Wednesday.

Paul Jenson was a Sioux City visitor over Sunday.

Geo. Deland was in from Org Wednesday doing trading.

O.P. Anderson, of Spofford, did trading in town Wednesday.

Gust Nystrom, of Indian Lake, was a business visitor Wednesday.

Albert Leistico last week shipped another carload of horses to Chicago.

C.J. Smallwood made a trip to Reading Tuesday on telephone business.

C.F. Warner a Faulkton, S.D., real estate man, was here Tuesday on business.

J.F. Britt, of Leota, was a business visitor at the county capital last Saturday.

Miss Muriel Ramage has gone to Minneapolis to take lessons on the pipe organ.

Henry Neill, a Madison, S.D. real estate dealer, was here on business Saturday.

D.E. Harvey, prominent farmer of Hersey, transacted business in town Saturday.

E.L. Johnson a prominent farmer of Org, was in town on business Wednesday.

Mrs. W.J. Dougherty of Rushmore spent Sunday here visiting at home of Jas. Gibson.

J.F. Cotter, of Ransom township, was in the city Wednesday transacting business.

Miss Nancy Clark was called to Adrian last Saturday by the illness of her sister living there.

Wm. Ward and Jas. Baird, of Reading, were business visitor at the county capitol Wednesday.

County attorney C.M. Crandall had business before the Federal District Court at Mankato yesterday.

E.L. Nance and A. Oberman went up into Anoka county on Tuesday to look over a large tract of land they are negotiating for.

Mrs. Wickman and her sister Miss Sopia [Sophia?] Sterling went to St. Paul last Saturday to spend a week visiting relatives and doing shopping.

Wm. Brogan of St. Paul has been employed by the village council as chief engineer at the power house, a position long held by the late John Milton, and since his death filled by Mr. Eggleston. Mr. Brogan comes highly recommended as a first class electrician and engineer.

Married.

On Wednesday at the Evangelical Parsonage by Rev. J.H. Muehlhausen, Mr. Herman F. Zimmerman and Miss Minnie Boots, both of Nobles County.

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Source:
Microfilm, Worthington Advance; Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN; obtained March, 2008.