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Friday, April 27, 1906

 

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 Omaha , where they spent a week visiting.

 

The bride is a most estimable young lady. She has been a resident of Worthington for four years, and for a year and half held a position as cashier in the store of Hart & Co.

 

The groom is one of Worthington 's prominent young business men, having been engaged in the drug business here for a number of years.

 

The Advance joins the many friends of the young people in extending congratulations.

 

WILL BUILD HOSPITAL

Dr. F.M. Manson Will Establish One in Worthington .

 

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 4th avenue and 11th street . The additional rooms will be used by Dr. Manson for hospital purposes. This is a project Dr. Manson has long contemplated and he has finally taken steps to its consumation. Dr. Manson is one of our most successful physicians and we congratulate him on his enterprise in establishing this much needed institution.

 

Another Fire Checked.

 

At 11:20 o'clock last night the greater portion of our citizens were aroused by the clanging of the fire bell and the cry of "fire!"

 

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 Main street would undoubtedly have been consumed.

 

The fire apparently started in a storm shed at the rear door, but how it started is unknown. - Round Lake Graphic.

 

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Adrian .

 

Henry Henneckes is painting his buildings north of town.

 

Chas. McMann returned to Minneapolis , Sunday night, to resume his studies at the State University .

 

Will Bartlett , of Worthington , was over on business, Thursday.

 

Clayton Cooper returned to the State University Sunday night.

 

Mrs Jas. R. Jones went to Worthington Friday to visit at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Jones.

 

Mat Mulroy, of Lismore, was in Adrian Friday, giving his usual humoristic political spiels and a few curb-stone stunts.

 

Mrs. B.F. Pettingill returned from Iowa , Friday.

 

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 Sioux City , Sunday night, for an extended visit.

 

C.L. Devendorf, of Sioux Falls , was in Adrian Thursday.

 

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 Rochester , where he underwent an operation for ulcers on the stomach. Mr. Quinn is doing nicely and hopes within a short time to obtain good health.

 

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 noon Wednesday, April 25th. The funeral will occur Friday, April 27th, at 2 p.m. from the residence of his parents. Further particulars will be given next week.

 

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 Worthington creamery.

 

Erven Schuck went to Chicago with stock Monday night.

 

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.

 

Indian Lake .

 

Dr. Saxon and family of Worthington spent Sunday with relatives.

 

Peter Cedargren, of Boon, Iowa , arrived last Saturday for a couple days at his farm.

 

Miss Mamie Saxon spent Sunday at home. Miss Saxon is engaged in the dressmaking trade in Worthington .

 

Emery Hactor and Alvin Anderson attended church at Worthington last Sunday evening.

 

A. Hactor was in Round Lake on business last Saturday.

 

Gust Nystrom left last Thursday for Adrian by team returning Friday with 510 apple trees from 5 to 6 feet tall he purchased from the Kanaranzi nurseries.

 

A NOBLE PIONEER GONE.

Henry Brayton, One of Nobles County 's Highly Esteemed Pioneers Passed Away.

 

On Easter morning, about 4:00 o'clock , Henry Brayton, one of Indian Lake township's aged and highly respected citizens, died at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 9 days, at his home 3 miles southwest of town.

 

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in Round Lake , Wednesday, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. , conducted by Rev. Walker. A large concourse of sympathizing neighbors and friends was present to pay their last respects to the deceased. The remains were interred in Round Lake cemetery, southeast of town.

 

Henry Brayton was born in Washington county, New York , March 6, 18 32 , and his early youth was spent among the pioneers of western New York in Erie county, near Buffalo . In 1853 he came to Delaware county, Iowa , with its first settlement when there was not a mile of railroad nearer than Rockford , Illinois . In that early day he established a boot, shoe and harness shop at Delhi , Iowa , where he remained for a bout 15 years.

 

He was married September 28, 18 65, in Chicago to Celestia A. Clough, of Concord, New Hampshire, living in Delhi, Iowa, for some time thereafter, and where he still has a host of friends who hold him in the highest esteem for his unfailing honesty and manliness - while at Delhi he went to the front in 1861 as regimental musician under Col. Peters; serving until discharged on account of sickness.

 

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 Kansas he took up his abode in Indian Lake township, Minnesota , on a soldier's homestead on the 29th of August, 1869 , where he resided up to the time of his death.

 

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 Buffalo , N.Y. , who with a host of friends will always cherish his memory.

 

Henry Brayton and Lucy Brayton, children of his only brother, of Manchester , Iowa , were in attendance at the funeral.

 

Another pioneer is gone and another landmark has become but a memory. -- Round Lake Graphic.

 

LOCAL NEWS.

 

W.G. Meyers is having his residence on Okabena street reshingled.

 

N.O. Langseth and Ole Ellingson of Indian Lake were pleasant callers yesterday.

 

A.R. Beilke a leading merchant of Reading was in the city Tuesday on business.

 

Thomas Hayes of Wilmont passed through the city Monday on his way to Canada .

 

C.A. Swanson is reported to have speared a 52lb muscalonge in Graham Lake last week.

 

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 Brookings , South Dakota and will remain in Worthington for the present.

 

A.D. Pigman, who lives east of town, was in the first of the week to meet a daughter who came up from Iowa for a visit.

 

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 Gibson City , Ill. , left here Tuesday, after a visit at the home of his uncle, P.C. Anderson. He went to North Dakota to look up a location for a cigar factory.

 

Misses Nettie Fitch and Edna Klassy left last Saturday for North Dakota where they will spend the summer. Miss Klassy has a homestead claim there and Miss Fitch intends ot take one.

 

Ground was broke the first of the week for the new residence to be erected by Dr. Ray Humiston on the corner of 10th street and 6th avenue . The workmen have been putting in the water works and sewer connections. Work on the excavation for the basement will be pushed along as rapidly as possible. Dr. Humiston has adopted plans for a handsome modern structure.

 

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A number of Worthington people attended the funeral of Henry Brayton at Round Lake last Friday

LOCAL NEWS

 

Mayor Madison made a business trip to Sioux City Monday returning Tuesday.

 

Bert Thurber left Monday night for Minneapolis where he has a position.

 

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 Sioux Falls , were here Sunday, being guests at the Allen house.

 

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 Reading Wednesday to look after the seeding.

 

H.R. Rockwell and family returned on Tuesday from a visit of a couple of days at Minneapolis .

 

J.P. Thurston a former resident of Worthington now living at West, N. Dak., was here the first of the week on a visit.

 

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 Ohio , will arrive the first of May and will take charge of the Baptist church for a couple of months. He comes highly recommended.

 

Dick Lamb, of Slayton, was a Worthington visitor last Friday. He is a member of the Western Implement Co., and was here assisting local manager Renner for the day.

 

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 Fairfield and others save him from serious damages.

 

Jos. Low of Loraine, was in the city Wednesday.

 

J. Shannan made a business trip to Sioux City Saturday.

 

Mrs. K.G. Chrysler, of Lake Park , visited here last Monday.

 

Prof. C.S. Jones, of Rushmore, was in the city Wednesday.

 

M.L. Loafman, of Reading , registered at the Allen house Wednesday.

 

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.

 

County Treasurer Smith has moved into the house recently vacated by Jas. Gibson.

 

Mrs. Dr. Saxon spent the past week in Indian Lake township, visiting the doctor's mother.

 

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 Sioux Falls , where he was looking after property interests.

 

Clinton DeWitt of Plattville, Wis. , a brother of the late Mrs. Kendlen arrived here last Saturday, having been called by his sisters illness.

 

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 Round Lake , was at the county seat on business Tuesday.

 

Mrs. Bernard Dougherty and children who had been visiting at the home of P.J. Martin, left for their home in St. Cloud on Wednesday.

 

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 Derbyshire , England , is making his home with Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Hobson for a short time. He has come to America to try his fortune in Uncle Sam's domain, and will seek employment on a farm for the first.

 

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 San Jose , Cal. , have felt considerable anxiety concerning them since the news of the earthquake, as no word was received from them. The parents of Mrs. Boberg, who live near Reading , have received a letter from her in which she states that beyond a severe shaking up they suffered no inconvenience.

 

John T. Smith went to Sioux City Wednesday evening on business.

 

John Glasgo came home from Los Angeles , where he had spent some time.

 

H. Stum of the Worthington State bank Sundayed with friends at Heron Lake .

 

Dr. Geyerman reports diphtheria in the family of Geo. Smith in Jackson county.

 

Capt. and Mrs. A. Schaefer, of Rushmore, attended the ball given by Co. F. on Wednesday evening.

 

Prof. A.W. Hawkes, a noted lecturer, is one of the latest additions to the Chautauqua program.

 

Chas. Kendlen arrived on Monday from Los Angeles , having been called home by the critical turn in his mothers illness. He arrived in time to see his mother alive.

 

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 Edmonton , Canada , where they expect to make their future home. Their many friends here will wish them success in their new location.

 

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 San Jose , Cal. , in which she informs him that they lost all their household goods in the earthquake last week. They were glad to escape with their lives. His sister Ethel, who recently left Worthington , was in Washington , and suffered no inconvenience from the shock.

 

Claude Wilhelm, an experienced cabinet maker who recently arrived from Germany , has been secured by Messers. Chaney & Mackay to take charge of their workshop. Besides attending to all repair work Mr. Wilhelm will do much new work, practically adding another department to the business of the firm. Mr. Wilhelm comes highly recommended as a first class workman.

 

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Source:

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

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