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Friday, January 6, 1905

LOCAL NEWS.

E.L. Nance made a trip to Sioux Falls Monday.

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 Mankato , spent New Years Day with Mrs. Rockwell.

Mr. Sanford of Cherokee, Iowa , visited with C.T. Tupper Friday.

Miss Maud Ager left Monday for a visit with her brother at Storden.

M. Mullen left Monday for a few weeks visit at Chicago and vicinity.

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 Pine River , Minn.

Mrs. Frank Pepple and children and Miss Laura Pepple left last week for a visit to Duluth .

Alex Erickson came home from Alberta Saturday night. He has been engaged in missionary work there.

Ole Landberg returned Saturday night from Alberta where he went to attend the funeral of his brother.

Miss Austrom returned to her home in St. Paul Monday after a visit with her mother in Indian Lake .

Mrs. W.L. Clement and son left Friday afternoon for their home in Minneapolis after having a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. Dan Shell.

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 Ellendale , N.D. , arrived in this city Monday for a visit with his brother and family, returning to his home Tuesday morning.

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 Omaha railroad company at this place, went to Alton , Iowa , Monday to superintend the building of a water tank for the company.

Chas. Linen who recently went to Kansas for his health is now in Texas .

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 Kansas for her health is not improving as is hoped she would.

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 Sioux Falls Thursday after spending Xmas here with Mrs. G.W. Lear.

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 Ohio college. After leaving Worthington the young lady was taken sick and was compelled to return to her home in Mitchill.

Clyde Seegmiller and wife, nee Clara Free, who were married Dec. 25th and have been spending their honeymoon at Sioux City , Iowa , returned to Worthington Monday morning. Mr. Seegmiller is a young man with a clean record and his many friends wish himself and happy bride, happiness with just enough darkness that they may appreciate the sunshine of each others life. About March first they will locate on a farm near Sanborn, Io., and the Advance will follow them to keep them posted on Worthington doings.

Dr. Rowland is numbered with the sick this week.

Miss Carter was a passenger on the westbound Omaha train Wednesday.

Lou Holbrook, of Wilmont, was visiting with relatives in the city Wednesday.

Miss Katie Morley, of North Dakota , is in the city visiting friends and relatives.

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 Austin , is a guest at the home of F.M. Manson, this week.

Frank Gaiser left Monday with a car of his personal effects for Carleville , Iowa , where he will make his future home.

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 Canada Monday night.

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 St. Paul on a visit, boarded the Omaha train Tuesday with a gentleman friend, they were given a shower of rice, their many friends presuming they were married, but relatives of Miss Steffins say the report is a canard.

Fred Goff's little girl is suffering with the measles.

Frank Day, formerly a Worthington jeweler, was a business visitor in the city yesterday.

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 Heron Lake , were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martin Wednesday.

John and Joseph Hopkins and Mrs. James Martin, of Storm Lake , Io., were in the city Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martin.

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 Sioux City , arrived Monday for an extended visit with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. A. Hale.

Miss Robertson, of Little Rock , came up with her friend Mable James Sunday and is visiting at the Reese home.

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 Adrian , visited from Saturday until Monday with Mrs. C.N. Peterson.

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 Rushmore High School room opened Tuesday morning after a vacation of one week. This room began one week before the others on account of the time lost in September. The three new pupils that were enrolled are Jesse Ashbaugh, Katie Leazer and Addeline Rowe.

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 Worthington Tuesday on business.

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 Hermansburg , Germany , has accepted the call as Pastor of the German Lutheran church in Ewington.

Rev. Muelhauen, of Worthington , is holding revival meetings in Bethel Church this week. Presiding Elder Staple is expected the middle of the week to assist in the meetings.

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 Montevideo , Minn. On their return they will __t housekeeping on the J.A. Mace farm in Ewington.

Indian Lake

Miss Tillie Larson left last Monday to resume her studies at Austin .

Mr. Moller left last Tuesday for Duluth , where he will be treated for cancer which has formed on his lower lip.

Miss Mary Anstrom left last Monday for St. Paul .

Messers John A. Saxon and A.J. Anderson were at Ocheyedan, Io., on business last Monday.

Miss Betty Edin returned to Worthington last Sunday after spending the holidays with friends and relatives in this vicinity.

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 Worthington on Jan. 2, Mrs. John Martin.

Deceased was born in Anabog Minaghan Co., Ireland , in November 1828 being 76 years and 2 months at the time of her death; her maiden name was Rose McCarville. She was married in 1857 to John Martin; eight children were born to them four boys and four girls of which four had died in their infancy. Mrs. Martin with her family emigrated to America hence to Brewster, Nobles County , Minn. , in 1889 and for twelve years lived on a farm near Brewster and later on a farm three miles north of Worthington . During the last year of her illness she has lived in Worthington where it was more convenient to obtain medical aid and the rights of the Catholic Church, of which she has always been a church member. She was a kind and loving wife and mother ever administering to the wants of her loved ones. She was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. Her husband and four children survive her. The children are Katie Ma___ of this city, Mrs. J.D. McNab, of Brewster, Mike and Pat Martin, of Worthington , also five grandchildren besides a large number of relatives and immediate friends.

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.