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Friday, November 24, 1905

MILITIA MEN ENLIST.
Fifty-One Signed The Roll at Tuesday Evening's Meeting.


At a meeting of the Militia Company, held Tuesday evening at Masonic hall for the purpose of enlistment, 51 men signed the roll, and will be examined by the surgeon prior to being mustered in, which ceremony will take place at the meeting called for Nov. 28th. There was a splendid turn out at the last meeting, and the promoters of the project feel highly encouraged with the outlook.

The rifles and accoutrements arrived last week, and the company will begin to drill as soon as the organization is completed.

The following signed the roll Tuesday evening:
I P Fox, H M Mitchell, Pfiel, John McChord, C S Jones, L Patterson, Dave Bear, Carl Anderson, Wilson, John Selene, O Tupper, C W Ventcout, H A Nelson, Milton Black, R Oberman, Earl McBride, Warren Rose, R R Smith, B B Buck, D Fauskee, Joe Devline, E H Black, Sterling Lawton, Geo Cunningham, Jas Mott, Ed Lawton, C E White, W J Dodge, A R Albertus, S S Smith, E H Bassett, A E Hayward, Chas Loveless, Morrill Ramage, W B Stoutemeyer, Jonas Williams, John F Glasgow, C B Ward, C M Crandall, J M Barron, Burt Malmquist, Chas Ashbough, Thomas Rowe, G M Borst, E M Devaney, J N Humck, C Haggard, V Fellows, C Anton, A S Bedford, Geo Dueth, Lee Humiston, Oscar F Blood.

Order for Mustering

State of Minnesota , adjutant General's Office.
St. Paul , November 22, 1905 .
Special Order No. 60.
1 - Colonel Charles A. VanDuzee, Third Infantry, M.N.G. or an officer appointed by him, will on Tuesday Evening November 28th, 1905 , muster into the military service of the State of Minnesota , a company of Infantry, at Masonic Hall, Worthington , provided the minimum number of men allowed by law are present and ready to take the oath of enlistment.

2 - Enlistment papers will be executed in duplicate by such recruit in accordance with General Orders No. 7 A.G.O., series of 1899, and together with the mustering in roll will be forwarded to this office by the mustering officer.

3 - Immediately after muster the mustering officer will hold an election of officers for the new company, and report the same together with the oath of office and statement of qualifications of the officers elect, to these headquarters.
By order of the Commander in Chief.
Fred B. Wood, Adjutant General.

Whist Club Entertained.

The Saturday evening Whist Club held its first regular meeting of the season last Saturday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hobson, who on this occasion added to their enviable reputation as hosts. Five tables were filled and whist was indulged in until 10:30 , when dainty refreshments were served. This was followed by a business session of the club, at which seven new members were admitted.

The head prize was won by Mrs. J.J. Kies, the consolation prize by Mr. Foster Moore. The club will next be entertained on Dec. 2nd, by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moore.

Stray - A bull, about 3 years old, color red, came to my place Section 4, Indian Lake township, on or about November 6th. Owner can secure same by proving property and paying charges. Henry Haggard.

Business Change

S.M. Seewart Sells Out to Western Implement Co., of Heron Lake .

A business change that occasioned considerable surprise occurred last Saturday, when S.M. Stewart sold out his implement business to the Western Implement Co., of Heron Lake , who took charge immediately. This is one of the largest implement concerns in Southern Minnesota , and will go after the business in a right way.

Mr. Stewart after closing up his affairs will leave early in December for Copenhagen , accompanied by Mrs. Stewart, who will take the Finsen treatment there for tuberculosis of the face. They will remain in Copenhagen this time until Mrs. Stewart is thoroughly cured, and Mr. Stewart concluded on that account it would be advisable to dispose of his business here.

Piano Recital

A piano recital will be given at Maccabee hall Saturday evening at 8 o'clock by Mrs. G.A. Lincoln's music class. A large and varied program has been arranged which will entertain all. The recital is public and an admission of 15 cents will be charged at the door.

Arrested For Larceny
Ben Morris, a Round Lake Laboring Man, Makes a Costly Break.


Ben Morrison, a young fellow working on a farm in Round Lake township, was arrested last Friday for stealing a $6.50 suit of clothes from in front of the store of Walker & Austin, in the village of Round Lake. Morris was given a hearing on Saturday before Judge Dow, when he plead guilty and was given his choice of a fine of $25 and costs, or 60 days in jail. He chose the former, and on Monday paid up and departed a sader and wiser youth. It was evidently his first deviation from the path rectitude, and it is to be hoped it will be a lesson that will last him a life time.

Farewell Suprise

A farewell surprise reception was tendered the Carolus O. Peterson family on Monday evening of last week at the residence of E.G. Larson on the lake shore, where the Peterson's had been invited for supper. All at once the house filled up with people representing all the denominations but mostly from the Swedish Tabernacle church where Mr. Peterson has been Supt. of the Sabbath school and a member of the orchestra while Mrs. Peterson has been president of their Ladies Aid Society. The evening was spent in social intercourse vocal and instrumental selections rendered and as a token of friendship and love a beautiful present was given in an appropriate manner by J.E. Peterson from the Swedish church of Indian Lake. Mrs. Peterson and sons, Wesley and Stanley, left on the Wednesday afternoon train for Sioux City, Iowa, where Mr. Peterson will join them shortly, after closing up his business affairs here, continuing to work for the Singer sewing Machine Co. Having lived in Worthington for eleven years, their friends wishes them prosperity and success in their new home.

LOCAL NEWS.

A. Walstrom of Fairmont was a business visitor here Monday.

A.T. Galbreath and wife of Bigelow were visitors at the county capital Monday.

Dr. and Mrs. Dodge, Miss Smith and Earl McBride were Round Lake visitors Sunday.

Mrs. Severson and son George of Brewster were guests of friends in the city Monday.

L.E. Fischer of Rushmore was in the city last Friday. He made this office a pleasant call.

C.B. Lutner, a young and progressive Reading farmer was in the city Monday on business.

Miss Ethyle Luff of St. James is spending this week with Mrs. S. Wyatt at 909 5th avenue .

Esther Claussen, who use to work at the residence of Sheriff Fauskee, is now at Chicago having left Sioux City some two weeks ago.

Mrs. S.B. Bedford and Mrs. H.C. Constable drove over from Rushmore last Sunday, and attended church here in the evening.

Jeweler Brace the other day displayed in one of his show windows a consignment of Japanese china that was a revelation in artistic design and workmanship. The goods were shown in the original wrappings, which consisted of rice straw and chaff. The goods came direct from Japan .

Geo. Miller of Windom, the patentee of a new gass generator, was in the city the first of the week and contracted for the installation of plants of his system of gass lighting at the stores of F.C. Brace, H.B. Lewis and Wm. Loveless. The generator in Mr. Millers system is extremely simple, yet an improvement on all other patterns. The light produced is of the highest quality and consumes less gasoline than any other system now on the market.

Wm. McKinney came down from Mankato Sunday to take the baggage run on the Sioux Falls branch. He relieved A. Joche who takes a run on the main line.

Joseph Devlin, of Windom, who has been employed in the central telephone office at this place for some time past, has resigned his position and accepted a similar place at Mountain Lake .

Thanksgiving day will be observed at the Swedish Lutheran church by preaching by A.G. Hammarberg of the Gustavus Adolphus College , St. Peter. Service at 10:30 a.m.

C.L. Maxwell, who recently moved to this city, has bought the Truax elevator, which he has opened for business. Mr. Maxwell is an independent buyer, and his advent here will have a beneficient influence on the local grain market.

Rev. C.H. McIntosh and family left on Tuesday for their new home at Plymouth , Wisconsin , where Mr. McIntosh has accepted a call. In their removal Worthington loses a most estimable family. During their residence here they acquired a large circle of friends whose best wishes go with them to their new home.

A.P. Peterson and wife of Lake Park Iowa , came up one day, to do their trading here, and before leaving for home ordered a first class Singer sewing machine from C.O. Peterson to be delivered to their daughter Mrs. Oscar Larson as a present.

W.H. Davidson arrived from Austin , Minn. , Tuesday to take charge of the Singer sewing machine store here, upon P.F. Gulden's departure for Mankato . Mr. Gulden could not move his family here on account of his wifes unwillingness to leave her home up there.

Rev. Frank Johnson the evangelist from Kiron , Iowa , held meetings at Round Lake on Saturday and Sunday and in the old M.E. church in Worthington on Sunday and Monday evenings. He departed for Luverne Tuesday for a weeks campaign. The meetings were held alternately in English or Swedish according to the majority in the audience.

Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Whitney, who had spent a month here visiting old friends, left this week for their home in Seattle . The Whitney's are old settlers of Nobles county, coming here with the earliest pioneers, and lived here until a year ago, when they moved to Seattle .

Farm for Rent - Two and one half miles from Bigelow , Minn. Enquire of Ed Brown, Bigelow , Minn.

For Sale - Hunting outfit, consisting of gun, decoys, boat and boat cart. E.W. Lanham.

For Rent - A part of the Presbyterian parsonage. Steam heat, electric lights and all modern conveniences. Apply to Rev. E.W. Lanham.

For Sale - One full blood Hereford bull, 4 years old weight 1600 to 1700. John Nystrom 7 miles south of Worthington .

For Sale - Short horn bull, Harry 178031. Color deep red, a sure breeder. H.R. Veeder nw 1/4, Sect. 23, Loraine township.

For sale - Boar pig. West D. farm. D. Behrens.

For Sale - Light buggy pole, shafts and set of sleigh runners. Edwin C. Wilson.

Wanted - Farm lands, in exchange for town property. Will give somebody a good deal. Enquire of J.D. Matteson.

LOCAL NEWS

Clinton Mann spent Sunday with friends at Adrian .

Judge Quinn is holding court in Jackson county this week.

Banker Schlegel of Fulda was here Tuesday on business.

Ira Sharp of Worthington township was in the city Tuesday.

M.B. Welch of Ocheyedan was registered at the Worthington Tuesday.

Pat Brown was called to Jackson this week to attend court as a witness.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moore spent Sunday with relatives at Brewster.

Chas. Skewis of Minneapolis was here Monday looking after his grain business.

H.E. Swanson of Adrian was here a guest at the Worthington hotel.

Mrs. Hattie Bassett and daughter Margarette of Rushmore were callers in the city Monday.

Rev. J.M. Thuston of Clarkston Washington spent Sunday with his nephew, S.N. Rose.

Miss Ida Anderson departed on Monday for Jackson , where she has accepted a position in a hotel.

Clarence and Alice Holley of Sioux Falls are visiting friends and relatives in this city for a few days.

Joe Voss of Brewster was in Worthington on business last Saturday, and favored this office with a pleasant call.

Rev. G.M. Bailey is conducting a series of very successful meetings at the Centre school house, six miles north of Worthington .

J.J. Shannon is now engaged as salesman for the singer sewing machines and is assistant manager of their store on main street.

Knut Franzen, the blacksmith with the Nystrom Bros. Machine shop, is now employed in the railroad shops of the Omaha Sioux City.

A.W. Schweppe, of St. James, president of the Worthington Creamery Co., was here Tuesday looking after the interests of his company.

Bertha Holm and Ida Erickson, who were employed at the Hotel Worthington laundry, are now employed in the same capacity in Rugby , N.D.

Gust Westman writes from the Swedish Seminary of Evanston, Ill., to friends here that he enjoys himself, his health is improving and he is kept busy attending his studies.

Vic Anderson went to Chicago Saturday evening with some stock.

Born, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1905 , to Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Boberg, a son.

Mrs. Barton of Brewster was in Worthington Tuesday on a trading trip.

John Kingsley of Pipestone had business in Worthington on Saturday.

Wm. Oxford of Seward was in the city Wednesday transacting business.

John and Sam Geisel of Wilmont registered at the Western hotel last Friday.

Miss Annie Ackerman of Reading was a guest at the Western hotel Saturday.

Holiday shoppers will find something of interest in the adv. of F.C. Stitser in another column.

Stanley Moore left on Tuesday on a trip to Windom, Lake Crystal , and other points in that section.

Ed J. Jones one of our rising young legal lights made a trip to Kinbrae Wednesday on professional business.

H. Hobson and wife entertained a number of friends Saturday evening at which time a whist club was organized.

Miss Carrie Allen, who has had a run of typhoid fever, is improving with prospects of speedy convalescence.

Miss Eva Fairfield has accepted a position as night central at the local telephone station, and began her duties Monday.

Dr. and Mrs. Dodge entertained a number of friends at cards last Friday evening and a very pleasant time is reported.

Mrs. John Cadis, of Jackson county was in Worthington Tuesday taking advantage of the matchless bargains our merchants are offering.

J.W. Benson, of Heron Lake was in the city last Saturday completing the purchase of the Stewart Implement business. He is president of the Western Implement Co.

Pat Brown returned from Iowa on Tuesday where he closed a deal involving $20,000. He traded a farm near Fulda for a stock of dry goods and a nice bunch of money.

C.C. Erwin's sale was postponed on account of rain, the sale will now take place Wednesday, Nov. 29th, at 10 o'clock a.m. at his farm, Sec. 31, Worthington Township .

J.H. Helberg of Hennepin county is here on a visit to J. Olson, an old shipmate, they having in their younger days sailed the salt seas together for six years.

Christ Hanson of Prof. Addington's tonsorial force, who has had a run of typhoid fever, was in town last week shaking hands with his many friends who were glad to see him around again. He resumed his old position Monday.

Milton Petty brother of Mrs. S.N. Rose has returned to his home in Penn, his sister Mrs. Rose accompanied him as far as Kasota where they stopped for a few days visit with her son, Roy.

 

The Advance is informed by friends of the ladies that Mrs. Austin Hovey and her daughter Miss Florence, formerly of this city, but now living at Wilmont, will move to Oklahoma about the first of January, where Mrs. Hovey has another daughter.

Little Earl Wilson on Tuesday afternoon entertained a number of his playmates at a birthday party, the occasion being his 11th birthday. The little folks played games, partook of refreshments, and departed for home wishing their host many happy returns of the day.

Elk Echoes.

D.P. Schecher left for Mount Morris , Ill. , week ago where he will attend college this winter.

Mrs. Frank Bicknese returned last Monday from a two week's visit with relatives at Butler Co., Iowa .

Martin Ogg and family left for Morril Minn. , last week where they will make their future home.

The Sisters' Mission band will meet with Mrs. Paul Schulz Nov. 30.

Mrs. Maurice Eikenberry and her mother Mrs. Wood spent Sunday at Lake Wilson visiting relatives.

Spofford

Sheriff Dunn of Jackson was a business caller at this place last week.

Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Dodge of Worthington were visiting old friends here last Wednesday and Thursday.

Mr. Jacobson is building a large sheep and cattle barn on his farm on Sect. 30, of this township.

The ladies aid met with Mrs. A.D. Pigman last Saturday and in the evening the young people were invited in for supper.

Attorney Stelle Smith of Worthington came up from Jackson last week on business for the International Harvester Co.

Miss Agnes Murphy received over twenty dollars last Friday night from the sale of the ladies shadows after the literary program. This money will be used to help pay for an organ which Mr. Palmer left in Miss Murphy's school room in Dist. 54.

Bigelow

August Wilson last week sold his farm of 320 acres for the sum of $18,500. We understand that he contemplates moving to Dakota, but have no definite information at this writing.

John Singeree and family have gone to Wisconsin for a visit with relatives, after which they will continue their journey to Ohio where they expect to reside in the future. Their many friends in Bigelow greatly regret their removal from our midst but extend the wish that abundant prosperity may be their lot in the new home.

Miss Bertha Heitritter has returned to her home at Sheldon after an extended visit with Bigelow relatives and friends.

O.C. Fosberg was a Worthington visitor the early part of the week.

Mrs. C.F. Millard and daughter have gone to Davenport Iowa , for a visit with relatives.

Round Lake

S.P. Bach transacted business at Worthington one day last week.

N.H. Austin and son Percy were over from the county seat the early part of last week.

Mrs. Henry Wiedow was the guest of Round Lake friends several days last week.

Mrs. S.E. Griswold, of Montgomery , Iowa , is a guest at the home of her daughter Mrs. Art Erskine and family in Round Lake township.

On Tuesday evening of last week a number of neighbors and friends treated F.A. Schoneman to a surprise party, the date being the 58th anniversary of his birth. It goes without saying that all had a good time.

Miss Laura Bixby has returned to her home at Worthington after a pleasant visit with friends here. She was accompanied home by her grandmother, Mrs. Horton.

Miss Claudia Washburn and Bessie Tripp visited friends at Lake Park one day last week.

There is some agitation favoring the organization of a brass band in this village.

Walter V. Willey, grain buyer at Kenneth and Miss Emma Michelson were married on the 14th. The bride has numerous friends here who are extending congratulations.

Sheriff Fauskee was over from Worthington one day last week on official business.

W.V. Olin, formerly editor of the Leader, has removed his family to Luverne, where he has editorial charge of the Journal. Their many friends hope they may find prosperity and happiness in the new home.

At a meeting of the board of directors of the state bank held last week, G.C. Bixler was elected as assistant cashier. The old officers were all re-elected to the positions held by them.

O.W. Tupper of Worthington was looking after business matters in this locality several days last week.

Adrian

Henry Hennekes, who lives three miles south of town had the champion corn yield of the season at least we have heard of no greater. He had ten acres which gave him 1100 bushels, an average of 110 bushels to the acre, and he is justly proud of the results of his labors.

The Catholic church at St. Kilian was the scene of a double wedding on Tuesday of this week. The contracting parties being Henry Stuntebeck and Miss Lizzie Petersburs [ Petersburg ?]; Joseph Lebens and Miss Anna Didier. All the parties reside near Wilmont.

Miss Mary Fronk was the guest of Worthington relatives last week.

Mark Graves came over from Worthington last week to visit among his numerous Adrian friends.

C.R. Rieckhoff has gone to California where he expects to remain until spring in hopes of benefiting his health, which has been quite poor of late.

Alfred Obele, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Obele, of Leota township, was thrown from a riding plow one day recently and sustained a fracture of the bones of his right arm below the elbow.

P.J. Roach has gone to southern California in search of health. He will spend the winter out there.

Miss Margaret Hosmer visited at Worthington last week.

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

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