Friday,
Married.
The
residence of Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Deichoff was the scene of a private wedding last
Sunday evening, when Miss Martha Bliefernicht, a sister of Mrs. Dieckhoff, was
united in bonds of holy matrimony to Mr. H.S. Meyers, our popular druggist. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edwin W. Lanham in the presence of a few
immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers left on the
night train for
The
bride is a most estimable young lady. She has been a resident of
The
groom is one of
The
Advance joins the many friends of the young people in extending congratulations.
WILL
Dr.
F.M. Manson Will Establish One in
Dr.
F.M. Manson has let a contract to Sam Swanson for the construction of a large addition to his
residence on the corner of
Another
Fire Checked.
At
The
rear end of A.F. Diehn's store was ablaze and the flames were eating their way
thru back door when the water as turned on. The flames were soon subdued
and the fire extinguished. Practically all the damage done by the fire was
confined to the building, and again it was satisfactorily demonstrated to many
of our citizens that our waterworks system is not such a bad investment after
all; for without it hte buildings on both sides of
The
fire apparently started in a storm shed at the rear door, but how it started is
unknown. -
Henry
Henneckes is painting his buildings north of town.
Chas.
McMann returned to
Will
Clayton
Cooper returned to the
Mrs
Jas. R. Jones went to
Mat
Mulroy, of Lismore, was in
Mrs.
B.F. Pettingill returned from
John
Brabender's house is being repaired this week.
J.
Fackinbrack, of Lismore, transacted business here Saturday.
P.A.
Nelson was in Luverne over Sunday, a guest of Rev. and Mrs. H.Z. Hvid.
Mr.
and Mrs. H.B. Scheier entertained their friends at cards and dancing in Becker's
hall Friday evening, in honor of their daughter, Robinnette. While the
invitations extended chiefly to the younger people, they included the Citizens
Band (who in a body furnished the dance music for the evening) and the local
card club.
Mrs.
Chas. Mylius went to
C.L.
Devendorf, of
Norman
Enger is making further repairs on his barber shop - a new roof of shingles is
being put on.
Jos.
Cowin contemplates the erection of a fine residence on his lots on the west side
this summer.
Prideaux
Bros. and L.W. Marston each had new awnings put up this week.
Pat
Quinn returned Tuesday from the hospital at
Death
of Charles Tinnes - After three or four years of ill health and one and a half
years steady confinement to his bed, the result of complete paralysis, Charles
Tinnes passed away shortly after
Org.
Anderson
and Bost received car of sheep Saturday which they put on Mr. Anderson's farm
south of town.
Guy
Bost and G.F. King went to Rushmore Saturday night to the Army Drill.
K.
Deuth is gathering cream for the
Erven
Schuck went to
Mr.
and Mrs. C.A. Smith were over from Ransom and left an order for one of the sure
Hatch Incubators to be had at Chas. King's. They intend going into the poultry
business on quite an extensive plan in the near future.
Miss
Mary Mitchell is home after completing her seven months term of school.
Klans
Groninger's little girl is improving, it was thought at one time she might have
to have an operation on the bone of her right leg.
Mr.
Fitch was out looking over the gravel prospects in view of putting in a tile
machine but at present has not obtained the exact kind of material he would
like.
Dr.
Saxon and family of
Peter
Cedargren, of Boon,
Miss
Mamie Saxon spent Sunday at home. Miss Saxon is engaged in the dressmaking trade
in
Emery
Hactor and Alvin Anderson attended church at
A.
Hactor was in
Gust
Nystrom left last Thursday for
A
NOBLE PIONEER GONE.
Henry
Brayton, One of
On
Easter morning, about
Funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian church in
Henry
Brayton was born in
He
was married
The
wife who survives him has followed him as a faithful helpmate thru pioneer
vicissitudes in two states. After a year on the frontier of
It
is believed that he built the first frame house in what is now Nobles county,
and that his wife was the first white woman in the county. He helped to organize
Nobles county and was its first county treasurer; an office he held for several
years, and was also treasurer of the township in which he lived for many years.
He
belonged pre-eminently to that sturdy class of pioneers who have left us sich a
rich heritage in the memory of their unselfish lives.
"Hank"
Brayton, as he was known to a host of friends in several states, was a man whose
honesty was never questioned and it was the pride of his life that no man could
justly question the purity of his motives. These pioneers are fast passing away,
and the sacred duty is left ot us to build well on the honest foundations they
have laid for us.
Mr.
Brayton leaves an aged wife, two sons and four grandchildren, and an aged sister
at
Henry
Brayton and Lucy Brayton, children of his only brother, of
Another
pioneer is gone and another landmark has become but a memory. --
LOCAL
NEWS.
W.G.
Meyers is having his residence on
N.O.
Langseth and Ole Ellingson of Indian Lake were pleasant callers yesterday.
A.R.
Beilke a leading merchant of
Thomas
Hayes of Wilmont passed through the city Monday on his way to
C.A.
Swanson is reported to have speared a 52lb muscalonge in
Editor
Chas. Hamstrel [Hamstreet?] of Rushmore was
in the city between trains on Monday. He was in search of a printer.
Chris
Peterson has returned from his trip to
A.D.
Pigman, who lives east of town, was in the first of the week to meet a daughter
who came up from
F.M.
Hickman has found it necessary to extend the counter in front of his soda
fountain in order to accommodate his business.
John
Larson, of
Misses
Nettie Fitch and Edna Klassy left last Saturday for
Ground
was broke the first of the week for the new residence to be erected by Dr. Ray
Humiston on the corner of
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Mayor Madison made a business trip to
Bert Thurber left Monday night for
F.M. Potter has moved into the Jas. Gibson house in the Clary addition.
Mrs. H.M. Damon is out again after an illness of a month with bronchitis.
D.A. Scott and wife of
W.I. Carpenter is putting his launch and fleet of rowboates in repairs for the summer season.
Banker C.T. Tupper made a trip to his farm near
H.R. Rockwell and family returned on Tuesday from a visit
of a couple of days at
J.P. Thurston a former resident of
A. Anderson, of Forrestville, S. Dak., has spent a week here taking medical treatment. He is stopping at the Allen house.
Henry Hornstine left on Tuesday for Wilkin county, where he will spend a week visiting his sons and looking after real estate interests.
Rev. Darnell, of
Dick Lamb, of Slayton, was a
Bob Town, who has charge of the depot lunch counter nights,
last Monday morning had the misfortune to seriously burn his hand, arm and leg
by an explosion of gasoline. The timely assistance of night operator
Jos. Low of Loraine, was in the city Wednesday.
J. Shannan made a business trip to
Mrs. K.G. Chrysler, of
Prof. C.S. Jones, of Rushmore, was in the city Wednesday.
M.L. Loafman, of
Dr. F.M. Manson spent a couple of days in the twin cities on business this week.
Paul P. Schreiber of Kinbrae was a business visitor at the county seat Wednesday.
Miss Alice McCall, of Brewster, was a guest at the home of P.J. Martin on Sunday last.
Mrs. Dr. Saxon spent the past week in
L.T. Eide of Rushmore was in the city Tuesday on business. He made this office a pleasant call.
G.W. Lear returned on Saturday from a ten days sojourn at
Clinton DeWitt of Plattville,
Jas. Gibson came over from Luverne last Sunday to visit his family. He reports business in his new location very satisfactory.
Chas. Nienaber, the banker and merchant of
Mrs. Bernard Dougherty and children who had been visiting
at the home of P.J. Martin, left for their home in
A number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strom went out from the city Tuesday evening and gave them a very pleasant surprise party.
Rev. W.G. Fallansbee of Ellsworth, stopped off here between trains Wednesday on his way home from the ministerial conference at Windom.
T.D. Dunn, a recent arrival from
W.B. Stoutemeyer came home from his work on the road a cripple. About two weeks ago he strained his leg while boarding a freight train. For some time he paid no attention to the injury, but was finally compelled to give up work and come home. It developed that the ligaments at the back of the knee had been torn. He is now compelled to use a crutch.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Boberg, who
recently went to
John T. Smith went to
John Glasgo came home from
H. Stum of the
Dr. Geyerman reports diphtheria in the family of Geo. Smith
in
Capt. and Mrs. A. Schaefer, of Rushmore, attended the ball
given by
Prof. A.W. Hawkes, a noted lecturer, is one of the latest additions to the Chautauqua program.
Chas. Kendlen arrived on Monday from
Richmond Pearson Hobson, who is to appear here at the Chautauqua assembly, has been nominated for congress in his home district, where nomination is equivalent to election.
Christ Nieman and family left last Sunday night for
Bernard Voss, bonanza farmer of Elk township, was in the city on business yesterday and made this office a pleasant call. Mr. Voss is farming a section of land, has all his small grain in. He reports seeding about all done in his neighborhood.
Frank Dean is in receipt of a letter from a sister in
Claude Wilhelm, an experienced cabinet maker who recently
arrived from
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Source:
Microfilm, Worthington Advance; Minnesota Historical
Society,