Surprise Party.
Last Monday afternoon was
the occasion of a real surprise on Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Johnson at their home by
their friends and neighbors. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Thompson,
Mrs. Josie Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Aug Anderson, Mrs. Rev. Nielson, Mrs. Frank
Anderson. The afternoon was spent in social intercourse and a pleasant time was
had. The visiting ladies brought with them coffee, cake, fruit of all kinds, and
spread fine table with a valuable new set of dishes of fancy design, and when
all was ready Mrs. Johnson was informed that the dishes was a present to her as
a memorial from her friends. the occasion will be a lasting memory and herewith
Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Johnson express their sincere thanks.
Married.
Mr. Ernest Borst and Miss
Josephine May Shallers were united in marriage by Rev. G.A. Cahoon at
Died.
Rev. F.C. Schmidt, for three
years pastor of the German Evangelical church of this city, died on Wednesday at
his home in Blue Earth, at the age of 62 years, of heart failure. The funeral
will be held on Friday. He leaves a widow and five children, one of his sons
being Robt. Schmidt, a fireman on the
Rev. Schmidt was well known
and highly respected by
Ransom.
The east half of section 9
has been rented for the coming season to L.T. Eide and Wm. Molms. Mr. Eide
renting the south east quarter and Mr. Molms the northeast quarter. Knute
Knudson, the present occupant, will move over into Dewald township.
Edwin Edwards of Rushmore
was visiting
Rev. Johnson of
Enoch Johnson trapped a wolf
in one his mink traps one day last week.
Andrew Johnson has joined
the gun club and will be initiated to full membership at their next shoot Feb.
27th.
Albert Gustafson who has
been suffering from blood poison in his hand caused by a slight scratch from a
barb wire has about recovered.
Miss Lillian Saxon expects
to leave the last of the week for an indefinite stay at
Spofford.
Frank Pope and sister
Mildred from
Mrs. H.L. Barton and
daughter Susie visited relatives at Triumph,
Albert Leistico the horse
buyer, from
John Kallem went to Brewster
last Monday to meet a couple of young ladies who will spend some time visiting
with his parents.
Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Dodge were
calling upon old friends here last Sunday.
J.A. Mace left last Saturday
for
Milton Ludlow surprised
friends here last Saturday by dropping in upon them for a short visit.
Org.
Mr. and Mrs. O.F. Johnson
returned to their home in
H. Pfiel gave a flinch party
to the young people Monday evening. A fine time was enjoyed by all.
Hans Marcus gave a dance
last Saturday evening at his residence just south of Org the Hand orchestra of
Bigelow furnished the music. Light refreshments were served and a general good
time was enjoyed. the Orchestra had to wait for No. 3 Sunday to get home.
Mr. Borst and August Wass
were shelling corn the last of last week but it has been too warm since and the
shelling has and [had?] to be postponed for
colder weather.
The Omaha R.R. Co., have a
great stack of coal at Org with Fred Johnson as night watch.
A. Oberman shipped three
cars of cattle from Org Tuesday evening to Chicago, he having bought four cars
of Anderson, and Borst and E.L. Johnson taking the fourth car out to his fine
farm near here.
Mr. Ashbaugh from Rushmore
gave us a pleasant call Monday while here on business. Mr. Ashbaugh is a
prosperous farmer and knows a good thing when he sees it. He is investing in the
Duroc hogs, having bought a start last fall from Chas. King and Wm. Malcolm. Was
here to get more from Chas. King who has some fine ones of the best strain of
that stock.
The ladies aid met with Mrs.
Borst last Saturday and a pleasant visit.
P.C. Anderson has just
received another car of tile which he will use on his farm. This will give him a
very good drainage and make good land out of what now at times is waste.
Ellsworth.
Mrs. William Bird
delightfully entertained a number of lady friends on Monday evening of last
week.
Ice is being shipped from
Chas. Dillehay, late of
A barn on the premises of
Herman Voss, near
Mrs. John Reiter, living
five miles south of this village, was thrown from her buggy by a runaway team
last week Tuesday evening, and one of her arms was broken.
M. Reiter was a
P.F. Levins and family
expect to remove to Rock Rapids,
Commissioner Bryan was at
the county seat one day last week.
Brewster.
It is reported that W.A.
Lackey and family are shortly to remove to
John Rinden has traded his
farm to C.R. West, and will move to his land near
The ladies' aid society of
the M.E. church is to give a social on Friday afternoon and evening of this week
at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kistner.
Wyman Bros., have sold their
farm implements and live stock, and are shortly to move to
Word was received last week
of the death of Mrs. J.P. Roerig, formerly of Wilmont, which occurred in
James Pembroke transacted
business at
Edwin Brickson has removed
to this place from Wilmont and is now actively engaged in the work at the Adrian
State Bank, of which he is vice president.
Anton Kruse, one armed hobo,
made himself obnoxious to good citizens about town one day last week and finally
landed in the village bastile. He was given a chance to leave town and never
come back, and he took the chance in preference to lingering in jail where
liquor is not obtainable.
Bigelow.
Rev. G.M. Glick was a
Mrs. Moore, of
Cashier Jones, of the State
Bank of
W.b. Widman was treated to a
surprise party one evening recently. That is a number of his friends visited his
home for that purpose but Will was absent and did not return until after the
visitors had departed. However Mrs. Widman entertained them royally and all
report a good time.
Mrs. D. Cosgrove was on the
sick list several days the past week.
Round
John M. Work, of
The residence of E.D. Tripp
was considerably damaged by fire on Wednesday of last week. An overheated stove
set fire to a box of kindling during the absence of the family.
Charles Nienaber transacted
business at
John Koster, residing two
miles south, injured his back by a fall on Wednesday of last week, and was
unable to be about for several days.
F.J. Pfenning, of
Hans Voss, of
Mrs. P.A. Nelson returned
Friday from a weeks visit with her parents at Luverne.
The
Nelson and Swanman are
having a cash clearance sale on all fleece and woolen goods.
Timothy Haid spent Sunday
with his parents at Luverne.
Attorney Jones was over on
legal business Tuesday.
C.A. Sands has assumed his
duties as president of the First National Bank.
Mr. Brickman, formerly of
the Wilmont, Bank has begun his work as Vice President of the State Bank.
Mr. Shepay the baker at
Peterson's Cafe, is confined to his room with a touch of pneumonia.
Route One.
E.O. Fields left Monday for
Rushmore to visit relatives and friends, returning home Wednesday.
E.E. Fields left Monday for
One of Mr. Craft's teams
indulged in a lively runaway last Monday but no serious damage was done.
LOCAL NEWS
W.M. O'Conner, of Bloom, was
a caller last Saturday.
J.S. Kies made a business
trip to Brewster last Monday.
J.E. Erickson of Bigelow was
a business caller yesterday.
Lewis Lear left for
Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Hart
returned Wednesday from their visit to
J. Burr Ludlow the Rushmore
banker was in the city Monday on business.
Born - On
Peter Reinken of
Theo. Bohls and Jas. Bixley
of Bigelow were registered at the
Nels Olson left last
Saturday for
Mrs. Charlie Kilbern of
The ladies' aid of the
Evangelical church meets at the home of Mrs. J.H. Schuck on Thursday.
Phil. McCarvel, a farmer
living near Brewster, was a business visitor at the county seat Tuesday.
Wm. Chaney went to
Mrs. Thomas Edwards, of
Gilbert Gutterson of
Mrs. W.M. Evans last
Saturday afternoon entertained a party of ladies at an afternoon tea. A pleasant
time is reported.
Rev. Frank Peterson of
G.M. Baily returned last
Monday from a campaign in
John Montgomery of Brewster
was a business visitor at the county seat Wednesday. Mr. Montgomery is getting
up a petition for a county ditch in
Mrs. Wm. Chaney last Friday
evening gave a birthday party in honor of Miss Herman, one of the teachers in
the public schools, the occasion being the young lady's birthday. A very
enjoyable time was had by all present.
The Advance is in receipt of
a letter from P.C. Pratt, of
The temperance lecture
delivered here Monday forenoon by Oliver W. Stewart was fairly well attended and
was much enjoyed by all who heard him. Mr. Stewart is an eloquent and forceful
speaker and handled his subject in a tactful manner.
S. Carmain of Hersey was in
town Saturday.
C.P. Taylor was in from Elk
Monday doing trading.
O.E. Slifer of
A.F. Eshelman of Elk
transacted business at the county seat last Saturday.
Henry Kunze a prominent
farmer of Hersey, was in the city Saturday doing trading.
Maj. B.F. Thurber came down
from Wilmont last Friday to look after interests here.
P.C. McCann of
Born - On
Rev. Eckstrom returned last
Friday from his missionary tour in the northern part of the state.
Mrs. Evans delightfully
entertained a small party of lady friends at tea Wednesday evening.
Vic Anderson and A. Obermann
went to
A.J. Kanal has turned out
some handsome signs recently. As a sign writer he has few equals.
Albert Gustafson of
Stanley Moore has been at
the
Mrs. C.B. Cristler, of
Rev. J.H. Muehlhausen left
for Blue Earth on Thursday to attend the funeral of Rev. F.C. Schmidt which
takes place at that place on Friday.
There has been another shift
of the telegraphers at the
Mrs. M.E. Stowell and
daughter Myrtle left on Tuesday for
S.M. Stewart and wife, who
went to
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Humiston,
who are sojourning in
Married: Herman Gottmer and
Miss Tena Onken both of Bloom township, Nobles county, were married
Elsewhere in this issue
appears the advertisement of the Western Implement Co., successors to S.M.
Stewart. The business is under the management of A.M. Renner late of
Harry Wilbern of Sibley was
here Sunday visiting relatives.
G.W. Dealand of Org was a
business visitor in the city Monday.
Mrs. H.C. Fanck
[Franck?] made a brief visit to
Born - On
John Reily and F. Shelquist
of Wilmont were business visitors in town Tuesday.
Chas. Segerstrom returned
last week from
O.H. Hawkins of
A.H. Segerstrom left last
week for
Mr. Jas Mackay entertained a
number of gentlemen friends last Friday evening at a stagg party. All present
report a pleasant time.
The attention of our farmer
readers is called to the adv. of F.C. Stitser, which appears elsewhere. Mr.
Stitser is turning out some excellent work in heavy harness, and deserves a
liberal patronage.
The Rev. W.H. Knowlton,
Archdeacon for Southwestern Minnesota, will hold service and preach in St. Johns
church Worthington, Sunday Feb. 4th, at 7:30 p.m. Bishop's visit for
confirmation appointed for Sunday, March 18th. Everyone is cordially invited.
A mask social will be given
Fannie Hinricks.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Devaney
entertained a few friends Wednesday evening at a cinch party. Refreshments were
served. Mrs. Sahlstrom and Mrs. Fialka of Bigelow were among the guests.
J.S. Toverson returned this
week from
The following
Probate Court
Proceedings.
The following is a synopsis
of transactions in the Probate Court during the month of January.
In the estate of
Margaret Thornton, decree of descent made.
License granted to sell real
estate in matter of guardianship of Ed Heuerman.
In the estate of Andrew G.
Lingren; Laura O. Lingren and Mark Graves appointed administrators.
In the estate of Mary Quinn,
application made for determination of descent.
In the estate of John T.
Milton, application for letters of administration.
In the matter of insanity of
Aug. Danielson, examination and order for commitment.
In the estate of Jas. H.
Farahger, date for hearing proof of will adjourned.
Judge Cory, acting for Judge
Webber of Rock county, this week made an order allowing final account and final
decree in the estate of LeRoy B. McCollum, deceased. This was an estate in which
the wife of Judge Webber was interested, consequently the estate was probated in
this county.
Marriage Licenses.
Issued during the month of
January.
J.C.
Fred P. Eich, Sioux County
Iowa, to Julia Wallace, Nobles county.
Ernest B. Borst to Josephine
M. Schallers.
Peter Henley to Julia
Berberger, both of McCook
Iver Brown of Cavalier
county, North Dakota, at [and?] Lizie Haibak.
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The Humiston building on the
corner of
Rushmore.
E.S. Wemple and Hans Smith
transacted business at
W.E. James enjoyed a visit
from his brother John of Minneapolis, last week.
A.N. Peterson has returned
from an extended visit with relatives at
Warner Malmquist has removed
to this place from
Rushmore ice houses are
being filled with ice from Okabena lake,