Worthington Advance
LOCAL NEWS.
E.L. Nance made a trip to
Ed. Johnson of Wilmont was
in town Saturday.
Miss Della Swift arrived
Saturday from Luverne.
Miss Julia DeVaney arrived
from Esterville Friday for a visit.
Dr. Dieckhoff left Saturday
for a visit at Waseca and New Richland.
Miss Albert of
Mr. Sanford of Cherokee,
Miss Maud Ager left Monday
for a visit with her brother at Storden.
M. Mullen left Monday for a
few weeks visit at
Miss Goldie Crever returned
to the University after spending Xmas here.
Mrs. Sahlstrom of Bigelow
spent New Years with her mother, Mrs. Beltgen.
Miss Nellie DeVaney left
Friday for Del Rapids, S.D., after visiting here Xmas.
Charley Johnson returned
last week from a successful deer hunt at
Mrs. Frank Pepple and
children and Miss Laura Pepple left last week for a visit to
Alex Erickson came home from
Ole Landberg returned
Saturday night from
Miss Austrom returned to her
home in
Mrs. W.L. Clement and son
left Friday afternoon for their home in
The station agent at Beaver
Creek was robbed of all of the company's money Monday night and Tuesday morning
baggageman, McCartney was kept busy sending guns to him for protection.
B.R. Crabtee, cashier for
the First National Bank of
The Sunshine Club would like
to have any one who has warm bedding and clothing to give away to leave the same
at the residence of Mrs. F.R. Coughran so that it can be distributed among the
poor and needy.
R.W. Pritchard, the bridge
foreman for the
Chas. Linen who recently
went to
Dr. Walker made professional
visit on the Mitchill branch Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Virginia Matteson left
Friday for a few days visit with friends at St. James.
Miss Dot Mott left Thursday
for a short visit with Miss Lillian Morton of Rushmore.
Miss Anna Linen who went to
A.G. Moritz, an expert
stenographer, has been given a position in County Attorney Crandall's office.
T.J. McCall, wife, mother
and brother were in the city Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martin.
Mrs. Bate returned to her
home in
August Gens, of Madelia, is
in the city for a visit with his brother-in-law, E.L. Schwartz, and family.
Mrs. Forbes and daughter
Bessie, who have been visiting relatives at Blue Earth, for some time past,
returned home Tuesday morning.
Louis Lidberg has severed
his connection with Swanson & Anderson. He will visit in the eastern part of
the state a few weeks before resuming work anywhere.
George Tryan left Monday for
Norcross, this state, where he will work as a farm hand the coming season for
Jas. Bean, a former resident of this vicinity. George has many friends here who
will be pleased to see him prosper.
Probate Judge Cory, united
in marriage, Sunday, Dec. 25th, Clyde A. Seegmiller and Clara K. Free; Thursday,
Dec. 29th, Walter L. Pigman and Martha M. Hoffmenter; Sunday, Jan. 1st, Harry
Hart and Edith Richards.
Miss Maud Ferris, a niece of
L.L. McCartney, was in the city a few hours Monday enroute to an
Clyde Seegmiller and wife,
nee Clara Free, who were married Dec. 25th and have been spending their
honeymoon at
Dr. Rowland is numbered with
the sick this week.
Miss Carter was a passenger
on the westbound
Lou Holbrook, of Wilmont,
was visiting with relatives in the city Wednesday.
Miss Katie Morley, of
J.N. Holbrook, the
auctioneer, went to Wilmont Tuesday to assist in a large public sale.
Wm. Beaton and wife and Mr.
and Mrs. McCarvall, of Brewster, were in the city Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Martin.
Miss Jessie Cox, of
Frank Gaiser left Monday
with a car of his personal effects for
Mrs. H.F. Rockwell is still
on the sick list, but we are pleased to report that she is rapidly regaining her
former good health.
Mrs. B.F. Congdon was taken
seriously ill Wednesday night and the last report we received the physicians
have been unable to diagnose her case.
Henry Peters and wife, who
have been spending the holidays with friends and relatives in this city and
vicinity, returned to their home in
Albert & Rockwell report
that they have disposed of their business interests in St. James and in the
future will devote all of their time to their saloon business in this city.
When Miss Marie Steffins,
who has been here from
Fred Goff's little girl is
suffering with the measles.
Frank Day, formerly a
Miss Clara Seeley, of
Brewster, was visiting friends and relatives in the city Wednesday.
A.T. Latta exhibited Barred
Plymouth Rock and Golden Seabright Bantams at the Luverne chicken show, last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Beaton and Miss
Alice, of
John and Joseph Hopkins and
Mrs. James Martin, of
Miss Ethel Olson, of
Brewster, was in the city over Sunday for a visit with her sister, Miss Coila,
who is employed in Hart's Cash Store.
Probate Judge Cory gives us
the following report of the record in his office. 52 cases filed, 33
administration, 11 appointment guardian, 8 insanity cases examined, 5 committed
and three discharged.
The Misses Schuck, living
three miles south of town, were very agreeable surprised by a party of friends
from the city and surrounding country Tuesday night. All enjoyed themselves
hugely and the affair was a complete surprise to the young ladies.
The two months old child of
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Potter was found dead in its bed Wednesday morning. The
parents are heart broken as the child had not been sick previous to the night of
its death. Funeral services were held at the Christian church yesterday.
CORRESPONDENCE
Rushmore
Miss Mary Clarke, of
Miss Robertson, of
The last leap year party of
this year was given at the home of S.B. Bedford, Saturday night. A large number
of young people were present and the enjoyable time each one had cannot be
praised too much. Refreshments were served at a late hour and before going to
their homes "A Happy New Year" was exchanged by everyone.
Mrs. Joseph Cowin, of
The annual revival meetings
of the combining churches, Methodist and Presbyterian, began last Sunday night.
The meetings will be held at the Methodist church until Wednesday after which
they will be in the Presbyterian church the remaining evenings of this week. The
meeting are conducted by the Rev. Gillis and Rev. Thomas.
The
Rolan McDuggle, of
Morningside college, spent the latter part of his vacation with his friend
Anthony Malmquist.
Miss Grace Mitchell is
visiting at the Schroedor home this week.
The Madrigal Ladies
Quartette was listened to January 3, by a large and appreciative audience. The
personnel consisted as follows: Bertha Pearson, 1st Soprano; Dorothy Nehbras [Nenbras?],
Violin and 2nd soprano; Theckla Lealbourg, Reader and 1st alto; Christine Levin,
Pianist and 2nd alto.
C.N. Peterson drove to
Ewington
Mrs. Will Knuth is very
sick. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr. Christopher slipped in
some way while coming from Brewster, Friday. The wagon wheel ran over his leg;
although no bones were broken it is in a bad condition.
Married -- On Thursday Dec.
29th, Miss Martha Hoffmeister, of Brewster and Walter Pigman, of Ewington. The
young couple are well known in this vicinity and many good wishes will go with
them. Mr. Pigman has rented the A.F. Lough farm.
Rev. W. Striepe who has
lately arrived from
Rev. Muelhauen, of
Mr. and Mrs. A. Vandam, of
Okabena were in town Thursday to attend the Spofford Gehrke wedding.
A large number of the people
of Ewington and some from a distance gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Spofford to witness the marriage of their daughter Emma to Chas. Gehrke, which
took place Thursday Dec. 29th, Rev. Muelhausen performing the ceremony. The
young people have both grown up in this vicinity. Many congratulations and good
wishes go with them as they start on life's journey together. Mr. and Mrs.
Gehrke left Thursday evening on a short wedding trip to
Miss Tillie Larson left last
Monday to resume her studies at
Mr. Moller left last Tuesday
for
Miss Mary Anstrom left last
Monday for
Messers John A. Saxon and
A.J. Anderson were at Ocheyedan, Io., on business last Monday.
Miss Betty Edin returned to
Mr. Guernsey was a resident
of this town during the grasshopper visitation. He was also among the very
earliest settlers of the place where he now lives. At the time he went there,
there was no railroad near him, and for many years the settlers had to haul
their grain about fifty miles to the nearest shipping point. Now things are
greatly changed. They have railroads, good schools, good markets, and all the
conveniences of found in [the rest of this article
appears to not have been printed]
Ransom
Geo. Britol is selling off
his stock etc. as he see opportunity preparatory to moving to Pine county in the
spring. Mr. Britol has been a resident of this town for a good many years, and
his neighbors hope that good fortune may attend him wherever he may choose to
pitch his tent.
James Guernsey, brother of
Cole Guernsey, has been visiting here for about a week. His home is in Turner
county, S.D., where he has lived for about 27 years. He was accompanied by his
wife, and they seemed to have a real good time among their relatives and old
friends
the older communities. Land with in a few miles of
town in that neighborhood is held at about sixty five dollars an acre. [Don't
know where this sentence is supposed to go; it was printed this way in the
newspaper.]
Obituary.
Died at her home in
Deceased was born in Anabog
Minaghan Co.,
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our
sincere thanks to the many friends and relatives who so kindly assisted us
during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. -John Martin and family.
Card of Thanks
I wish to take this
opportunity to thank the people who so kindly assisted me in winning the watch
given away by I.T. Branigan. All who assisted me have my sincere thanks. -Miss
Mae Holland.