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Friday, January 26, 1906

Wedding Anniversary.

Monday marked the sixth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burnham, of Org, and their friends to the number of 70 gathered at their residence in the evening and gave them a genuine surprise party. It was a very pleasant surprise and heartily enjoyed by all who participated. Mr. and Mrs. Burnham were presented with a handsome clock as a souvenir of the occasion, with the congratulations of the assembled friends.

Farewell Party.

Herman Radtke, who has been day operator at the Omaha depot here for some time, was last Friday evening given a farewell party by a large number of friends. The party was held at Maccabee hall and was a very enjoyable affair. Games of various kinds were played until a late hour, when refreshments were served.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Round Lake .

A number of our citizens transacted business at Worthington last week, among them being F.E. Scott, J.C. Thomsen, Duncan Sutherland, N.L. Reistroffer and Thomas Edwards.

H.C. Carstensen has recovered from his recent severe attack of appendicitis.

Mrs. T.R. Edwards gave a birthday party Tuesday.

___ [Miss or Mrs.?] John Martin entertained a goodly number of invited guests Wednesday in honor of her birthday.

Louie Langseth and Martin Langseth departed Tuesday evening for Chicago . They accompanied several cars of stock.

M.V. Riestroeffr (sic) departed Tuesday evening for Sioux City for a days visit.

Hans Carstensen is recovering from an attack of appendicitis. We are informed that he intends to go to Rochester in the near future for an operation.

Adrian .

The Advance endman visited Adrian on Tuesday of this week, and was agreeably surprised to find there a very pretty and thriving little city. It has many substantial and modern business blocks, and busy business establishments. One thing that struck the writer as quite remarkable is that the town is without a lawyer, and as the citizens allege, consequently without law suits. In case of disputes between the denizens of that Utopia the matter referred to some well known business man for arbitration. Matters that cannot be so settled are taken direct into the district court.

One of the most genial men that the writer met at Adrian was Col. Slade, the genial and affable landlord of the city's leading caravansary. The Colonel is one of the pioneers of Adrian , and is a whole-souled gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet. His hotel is very popular among traveling men.

The writer was shown through the extensive mercantile establishment of Mr. Becker, and was greatly surprised at the size of the store and the completeness of the stock. Mr. Becker's establishment is a vivid object lesson in what can be done by judicious and persistent advertising.

The farmers near Adrian are many of them engaged in stock feeding on an extensive scale. Ed Cooper one of the leading farmers, is feeding $30,000 worth of stock, and many others are each feeding several hundred head.

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There have been a number of important changes in our local banks during the past week.

C.A. Sands has been elected president of the first National Bank and a reorganization has been effected in the affairs of the State bank. The foreign stockholders have transfered interests to Edwin Brickson, of Wilmont and some of his friends connected with the First National Bank, of Fort Dodge , Iowa . Mr. Brickson will become vice president of the institution and the capital is to be increased to meet demands.

On the 14th occurred the death of William Shaw, a prominent farmer of Little Rock township, at the advanced age of 70 years.

Adrian has a new real estate firm, James F. Cox and Frank J. Kilpatrick having formed a partnership.

C.A. Sands and W.R. Faragher made a business trip to St. Paul last week, remaining several days.

T.S. Robinson has gone to Oklahoma for a visit of a month or two.

Frank Glasgow, bridge superintendent for the Omaha road, was over from Worthington a day or two last week, viewing bridges in this vicinity.

A.J. Rice left last week Tuesday for a western trip which will include visits to several points in California , Arizona and New Mexico .

J.J. Donlinger of Dumont, Minn., was thrown to the platform while attempting to board a moving train at this place last week Tuesday, and but for the prompt action of bystanders would have gone under the wheels of the train. It was a narrow escape.

Bigelow.

P. Brandon, of St. Paul , is now employed as assistant at the Omaha depot.

Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Cain enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Damon, of Worthington , several days this week.

Joseph Kennedy has gone to Arkansas to investigate the beauties of the "suny south."

Its a boy and Mr. and Mrs. John Groas are rejoicing there at.

Mrs. John Salstrom has almost entirely recovered from the injuries received in a fall recently.

Our young people are preparing to enjoy themselves at a basket social to be held at Miss Stella Gray's school this week Friday evening.

Mrs. Mashall [ Marshall ?] is again able to be about after a long spell of sickness, much to the pleasure of her numerous friends.

Brewster.

W.C. Hamilton, night operator at the Omaha depot, was at Mankato last Wednesday evening attending the O.R.T. dance.

William Willis and family have removed from this place to a farm near Lemars , Iowa .

Dr. J.N. Gould was in our village on professional business last Wednesday.

G.H. Tarter left the early part of last week for the home of his boyhood in Kentucky , his first visit for a number of years.

Attorney Smith, of Cherokee, Iowa , visited friends in our village recently, while on his way to St. Paul .

Presiding Elder Cowgill is to be with us on Friday evening of this week, at which time the second quarterly meeting will be held.

Spofford.
(Too late for last week.)

J.A. Mace of Durand , Wis. , arrived last Monday for a visit with friends and to look after his property interests here.

Henry Uden sold his winter faced driving team last Tuesday to Hurd and Son of Worthington.

Otto Baily came up from Spirity Lake , Wednesday.

Mr. Pete Halverson sale was attended by a very large crowd and the horses and cattle sold for good prices. Mr. Halverson says he received several hundred dollars more than he expected.

The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Otis Hankins last Wednesday.

Will Boddy of Worthington made a business trip out here last Friday and stayed over to take in the school entertainment at Perry Atwoods school.

The entertainment and social in Perry Atwoods school last Friday evening was quite well attended for such a stormy evening. The debate was "Resolved, that women should be allowed to vote," the decision was given in favor of the negative. Prof. Hoffman carried off the honors in the ciphering match. The school realized about $10 from the sale of the baskets.

Ellsworth.

Will Ash, a former resident of this village was killed by a collision of two locomotives in the railroad yards at Iowa Falls , on the morning of the 13th. His remains were brought to this place for burial on Monday of last week, the funeral being held from St. Mary's church Tuesday morning.

J.E. Putney has sold his barber shop to J.V. Rice, of Wilton , Wis. Mr. Putney and wife will spend the winter with relatives at Luverne and in the spring will remove to Presho , N.D. We greatly regret their removal from our midst.

John Raabe got his left foot crushed between the flywheel of the gasoline engine and the floor at the Brown elevator, on the 13th, and received severe injuries.

P.B. Scholtes has disposed of his interest in the firm of Scholtes, Crowley & Bratsberg to his partners, who will continue the business. We regret to state Mr. S., contemplates removing from our village.

John F. Colwell and Miss Mary A. Nelson, two very popular young people, were married at St. Mary's church on Wednesday of last week.

Rushmore.

Mrs. R.F. Merrick who has been visiting her mother Mrs. J. Bedford and other relatives the past week returned to her home in Sioux City Tuesday.

Hans Nelson living five miles south of town has just finished pressing and hauling about 75 tons of fine timothy hay which he is shipping to the city market.

Mrs. Ray Ager went to Worthington Saturday remaining until Monday in consultation with physicians concerning her shoulder which was dislocated last summer. Mrs. ager had a fall and the shoulder was never put in proper place and at present she is considering an operation.

H.B. DeVries from near Bigelow has moved to the G.A. Keller farm south of town. Mr. DeVries purchased the place last summer. He now has a half section joining which will make him an excellent farm for a home.

Mr. K. Hokeness has moved to the Jesse Hunt place which he has rented for the coming season.

An old time country dance was held at the home of Henry Karstens in Little Rock township last Friday night.

E.K. Bebrends living west of town drove into Iowa for a short visit with relatives.

C.N. Peterson of Colton S.D. spent Sunday with his family at Rushmore.

Route One.

Amel Kraft and family were visiting at the home of his wife's parents, the Laymans of Lorain, one day last week.

Miss Lottie Jenkins came up from Rushmore to visit her sister Mrs. E.O. Fields.

Edwin Fields left Thursday for Luverne to visit relatives and friends.

Mr. Keys moved in H.D. Pratt's house near the Rock Island depot, a few days ago.

William Snow, an old settler and pioneer of Little Rock Township , died at his home Jan. 15. He leaves five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss.

Mrs. Ormanda Scott left Saturday for Wilmont being called there by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Butcher.

Indian Lake .

The Misses Adelia Ahlstrom and Ada Hactor of Allamakee County, Iowa, are making the A. Hactor family a few weeks visit.

Miss Esther Johnson has completed a course at dressmaking at Worthington and came home last Saturday to stay permanently.

Ole Fauskee was in Worthington last week Friday selling furs.

Miss Julia Fauskee started her incubator last week. Hope we may call around and pull a few wish bones later.

Mrs. Frank Blixt and Mrs. Anton Holm has been enjoying a few days visit from their parents Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nystrom of Bigelow township.

Miss Mary Anstrom left last Friday for her home at St. Paul .

Wilmont.

Cashier Edwin Brickson of the First National Bank has resigned his position here, and taken an interest and a position in the State Bank at Adrian .

Arnold Esser made a business trip to the county seat Tuesday.

Mr. Gorri, of Iowa , is the new cashier at the bank.

Mrs. Geo. Butcher of the town of Bloom died last Sunday. The funeral was held at Worthington Tuesday.

Local News.

J. Reetsma of Reading was here on a trading trip Wednesday.

Born - On January 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ager, a daughter.

M.N. Reistroffer of Round Lake was in the city Tuesday on business.

J.J. McChord of Rushmore was at the county seat on business Saturday.

A.J. Carrell of Hersey transacted business at the county seat Saturday.

A.F. Eshelman, a prominent Elk farmer, was in the city last Saturday.

W.C. Wyatt of Bigelow was a guest at the Hotel Western last Saturday.

A. Walstrom of Fairmont was a business visitor in Worthington last Monday.

O.E. Sliefer of Worthington township was a pleasant caller Saturday.

J. Burr Ludlow, of the Rushmore bank, was in the city Monday on business.

D. Behrens of Worthington township was an Advance caller last Saturday.

Dr. A.J. Simpson, the optician, made his regular visit here the first of the week.

C. Lindstrom of Worthington township was in the city on a trading trip Wednesday.

Mrs. Geo. Mackay of Hinckley , Minn. , is here on a visit to her sisters, Mrs. Nance and Mrs. Gibson.

Clerk of Court Fred L. Humiston returned last Saturday from a weeks sojourn in South Dakota , where he looked after some land interests.

M.N. Knight of Devils Lake , N.D. , and J.A. Larson of Walnut Grove , Minn. , were here the first of the week looking for farm land.

Mrs. M. Heuermann will have a public sale of live stock and farm machinery at her farm on section 6, Elk township, Friday February 2nd. See bills for particulars.

A roller skating rink was opened last week in the hall over the store of F.A. Torrance and Son. Owing to the complaints of the occupants of the block and promoters of the rink have secured quarters in the Wilson building on 4th ave.

E.J. Jones was in Minneapolis last week.

S. Solomonson of Indian Lake was a pleasant caller yesterday.

Miss Mabel Olson is here on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nels Olson.

E.O. Fields of Lorain returned on Monday from a visit with relatives at Luverne.

O.M. Sorem, of Rushmore, was among the welcome callers at this office Thursday afternoon.

Clarence Tweeten, of Lake Park , Iowa , is a guest of his cousin, E.O. Fields, of Lorain township.

Miss Margaret Marby of Stillwater arrived last Thursday for an extended visit with her sister Mrs. T. Klasey, who is quite ill.

The Misses Hilma and Annie Olson left Monday morning for Minneapolis where they will spend the winter.

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Burkholder of Sterling Illinois are spending a few weeks with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Erickson.

Rev. E.J. Nystrom of St. Peter will preach at the Swedish Lutheran Church next Saturday, Jan. 28, morning and evening.

Attorneys J.A. Town , C.M. Crandall and S.S. smith went to Windom Monday to attend the reception to Judge Brown.

C.W. collins late of Milestone , Canada , now residing at Lemars , Iowa , was shaking hands with many Worthington friends Monday. He also made this office welcome call.

A.L. Dunlap, of Heron Lake , is a guest of his daughter, Mrs. C. Moen, this week. He is working in the inteersts of the Modern Brotherhood of America.

R.W. Johnson and wife Wessington Springs S.D. , were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stevens a day or so this week Mr. Johnson is a brother to Mrs. Stevens.

Edwin Brickson, late cashier of the First National bank of Wilmont, passed through Worthington Monday on his way to Adrian, where he takes the vice presidency of the State Bank.

Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Hart left last week for St. Louis , where they will spend a couple of weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Hart will also look after business matters while there.

Born - On Saturday Jan. 20, to Mr. and Mrs. D. Draper Dayton, of Minneapolis , a daughter. Congratulations are in order to the happy parents as well as to Grandpa and Grandma Dayton.

Mrs. w.M. Evans gave an at home Tuesday afternoon, which was attended by a dozen lady friends. Mrs. Evans has an enviable reputation as an entertainer, which was fully sustained on this occasion.

Charles Brown, of Audubon , Iowa , arrived here last Saturday morning, for a visit with his mother, Mrs. M. Heuermann, Elk township, and many old time friends. The Advance acknowledges a pleasant visit.

Miss Gladys Humiston entertained a party of friends last Friday evening at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Humiston. Games of various kinds were played and refreshments were served. All report a pleasant time.

F.W. Bonnie of Centreville, S.Dak., was here the first of the week looking over the field with the view of establishing a fruit and confectionery business. He was well pleased with the outlook, but will look up other points before deciding on a location.

 

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

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