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Friday, March 2, 1906

I.T. BRANIGAN RETIRES.
Disdoses [Disposes?] Of His General Store to M.J. Martin, and will Engage in Farming.

A deal was consumated last Friday whereby I.T. Branigan traded his stock of general merchandise to M.J. Martin, for a farm in Elk township. Mr. Branigan will retire from the mercantile business and take up farming. He has been engaged in business in this city for many years and had built up an extensive and profitable trade.

Mr. Martin was a resident of Loraine until last December, when he moved to this city. He is a young man of good business instincts and will no doubt extend the large trade built up by his predecessor. His brother, P.J. Martin will remain with him as head clerk, which will insure a continuance of profitable business.

Farewell Party.

The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees this evening will give a farewell party jointly to Miss Mary Goodrich and Dr. F.E. Walker, when a very pleasant time is anticipated.

Miss Goodrich will leave shortly for California , with her father, who disposed of his personal property at auction last week. Miss Goodrich is an estimable young lady and has a large circle of friends whose best wishes she takes with her to her new home.

Dr. Walker has sold his interests here to his partner Dr. Geyerman, and will move to Hot Springs , S.D. , where he has received an appointment as chief surgeon in the Lady of Lourdes Hospital, and he will also act as consulting surgeon to the Hot Springs Cancer Sanitarium and the Perry Nichols hospital. Hot Springs is rapidly becoming one of the most famous health resorts in the United States . The Federal Government is completing a $2,000,000 hospital for its disabled soldiers and sailors, and many other hospital and sanitariums are in operation there. In this new field Dr. Walker will find opening for his skill that will no doubt land him on the top rung of the ladder in his profession. He is a young man of remarkable ability, and has already achieved a measure of fame that falls to the lot of but few men at his time of life. During his residence in Worthington he has acquired a host of friends, who, while deeply regretting his departure, will wish him every success in his new location.

Married.

At and M.E. parsonage Friday afternoon, February 23rd, 1906 at 2:30, Rev. G.A. Cahoon united in matrimony, William A. Pierce and Miss Caroline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Miller, who reside west of the lake. The newly married couple are receiving the [con]gratulations and best wishes of their many friends.

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Mr. Harry Strom of the city and Miss Ida Ferrington were married on Feb. 21st, at Redwood Falls , Minn. The groom has been in the employ of Senator Shell for some time, and is a young man of many fine qualities. The young couple will, we understand, operate one of Senator Shell's farms the coming summer.

DISTRICT COURT.
Feb'y. Term Adjourned Thursday. Dierks Divorce Case Occupies Several Days.

The February term of District Court was adjourned Thursday afternoon.

L.H. Mulhall vs Patrick Cullinan, verdict for plaintiff.

Martha E. Davis vs Aug. Johnson, verdict for plaintiff for $125.

Arnold Fischnich vs F.R. Pielhop, verdict for plaintiff for $177.

H.S. Greig, et al, vs Carl Mortwedt, settled.

E.J. Wolven vs Peter Ryan, continued.

S.S. Smith vs Newton Fauskee, dismissed.

Ben Voss vs Sievert Poppen, continued.

State of Minnesota vs Armond Joche, continued.

Cornelius Grandia vs Newton Fauskee, demurrer argued.

Victor Anderson vs Hubbard & Palmer Co., demurrer to complaint sustained.

In the matter of the estate of Peter Lentz, deceased, on appeal from probate court. Case was tried on Thursday and is to be submitted on briefs.

L.P. Crevier vs Jos. E. Thwing et ux, dismissed.

Thomas B. Dewees vs Daniel Gerber, et al. Tried and to be submitted on briefs.

Marie C. Dierks vs Frederick Dierks, divorce. Defendant filed amended answer and was granted a decree of divorce. The plaintiff gets $800 alimony. this case attracted considerable attention and occupied several days. The parties live near Brewster.

Elk Center .

Joshua Schechter spent Sunday in Salem , South Dakota .

Ralph Eikenberry moved from the Shell farm on his father's farm in our neighborhood.

Abe Eikenberry moved on the Boostrom place the first of the week.

Mrs. J.J. Filburn entertained the Mission Band on Thursday. Quite a number were present and an enjoyable time was spent. They will meet with Mrs. A.F. Eshleman in two weeks.

The oyster supper and quilting given at the home of J.I. Deihl proved to be a most enjoyable affair. Quite a number of ladies turned out in the afternoon to quilt the quilt and in the evening about fifty five young people came in to spend the evening. Games were played after which a bountiful supper was served. Everybody enjoyed the evening immensely.

Harry Strom moved out from Worthington on the Shell place vacated by Ralph Eikenberry.

Mr. Thompson from this vicinity returned from Rochester where he went for treatment. He has a cancer and the doctors thought him too weak to undergo an operation. He speaks of going to Cherokee, Iowa , to be examined soon.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Adrian .

Pat Glynn left Monday for Rochester to obtain treatment there.

Ed Hallas and wife of Salem , S.D. , are guests of Mrs. A.G. Lindgren.

Will Johns of Luverne, was in Adrian on business Friday.

Frank Abbott of Luverne Sundayed in Adrian .

E.G. Thompson received a large shipment of spring goods Monday.

Mrs. Clara B. Swanman moved her goods into the Gullick building Wednesday.

C.L. Long of Magnolia visited Adrian friends Friday.

Morriss Larson, of St. Paul visited Adrian friends over Sunday.

Henry Schutz, returned much improved from the hospital at Rochester , Friday after undergoing an operation on his leg.

Louis Johnson, of Lismore was in Adrian on business Monday.

Mike Knips is visiting relatives in Granville , Iowa .

C.A. Hutchinson, of Sioux Falls , transacted business in Adrian Tuesday.

James Le Brun and wife visited relatives at Alton , Ia. , over Sunday.

Leo Hallisey returned Monday having visited relatives at Montrose South Dakota.

John Berendes was the guest of relatives at Sheldon Iowa , Friday.

Rev. Father Graere, of Lismore returned Saturday from a visit with relatives at Erling , Iowa .

Mike Deutsch, of Jordan, Minn. , is visiting relatives south of Adrian a few days.

Chas. Abbott, of Lismore called on Adrian friends and relatives last Sunday.

J.P. Aders auction sale Tuesday was well attended. Everything sold well, Wm. Brown was the auctioneer.

Nels Stangeland, of Lismore transacted business in Adrian Monday.

Jas. Grapes is having his farm house repapered and painted this week.

The sermon by Rev. Bakhus in the Unitarian church Tuesday night was a great treat to all present.

(Too late for last week.)

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Becker very charmingly entertained a large number of friends at cards Thursday evening.

Mrs. Milton Lebaire gave a card party to her friends Thursday evening. A large number attended and several courses of dainty refreshments were served.

Andrew Peters, of Lismore, was in Adrian Thursday.

A.J. Rice returned Saturday after a months travel through Washington and California .

Bertel Sand, a Rugby , N.D. farmer, who came to this state for the purpose of buying horses, was held up and robbed of $40 in cash and a draft for $500, while asleep in the depot at Madelia.

Bigelow.

Burr Ludlow, of Rushmore, was a business visitor to our village one day last week.

Mr. Moeler, of Worthington , had charge of our local bank last Wednesday, giving Cashier John Salstrom an opportunity to clerk the John R. Scott sale.

Mr. and Mrs. F.G. Marshall have gone to Chicago where Mrs. Marshall will take medical treatment for several weeks. All hope she may receive permanent relief from her physical ailment.

Emil Paulson, who has charge of a lumber yard at Sanborn , N.D. , is home for a short visit with his parents and many friends in this vicinity.

Ole Sorem has so far recovered from his injuries received in a recent runaway as to be able to return home.

Mrs. Ruprecht and son Harry have returned from a short visit to California .

William Widman is at home from a trip to Chicago where he went with several cars of live stock.

L. Salstrom, of Wilmont, was a visitor with old time Bigelow friends the early part of last week.

Ellsworth.

G. Premo, who resides northwest of the village has gone to Montana for a visit with relatives.

A 14 year old son of Emil Weise, southwest of town, was kicked by a colt one day last week, and is now suffering from a broken leg.

Attorney Cashel was over from Worthington last week Wednesday on business matters.

A son is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran and a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Peterson. The population is steadily increasing.

Indian Lake .

Mrs. Anstrom returned from a three weeks visit with relatives at Boone Iowa last Monday, her daughter Helen will remain for some time yet.

A debate and basket social will be held in the Blixt school house next Tuesday evening. The teacher Miss Nellie Johnson is making preparations for a first class entertainment.

Rev. Nelson and family will leave Friday for their home in Minneapolis .

Dan Nystrom left last Saturday for Sioux Falls , South Dakota to spend Sunday with his brother Henry who is attending college at that place.

August Segerstrom and family were bidding friends and relatives in this vicinity good bye last Sunday before leaving for their future home in North Dakota .

The entertainment given by the Misses Esther Peterson and Tillie Larson last Thursday evening in the Saxon school house was a success.

Another Bankrupt.

Jacob J. Yoder of Worthington , a farmer, filled a petition in voluntary bankruptcy Friday. The liabilities are given as $1,931.87, all unsecured, and the assets as $280, all exempt. - Mankato Free Press.

Local News.

A.W. Weinandt was over from Brewster Sunday.

John Wey of Brewster had business here Monday.

W.L. Pigman of Brewster was here Wednesday attending Court.

Mrs. H.C. Franck went to Sioux Falls Tuesday, returning Wednesday.

Wm. Boffenkamp of Ellsworth was here this week attending court.

Mrs. W.M. Evans made a trip to Sioux Falls Tuesday, returning Wednesday.

Thos. Dovery and family have moved into the Flynn house, on west 10th street .

J.N. Burke and M. Sadler of Ellsworth were Worthington visitors Saturday.

Thos., Valentine and Matt Lentz of Ellsworth were here Wednesday attending court.

The Mission Society of the Presbyterian church met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Jones.

The 500 club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. W.M. Evans last evening. Dainty refreshments were served.

Rev. C.O. Swan from Rock Island will conduct the services at the Swedish Lutheran church next Sunday March 4th.

The Tourist club was entertained on Tuesday evening by Mrs. A.E. Hart. A fine time is reported. Refreshments were served.

Henry Menstadt and family of Bellowa , Iowa , passed through town Wednesday on their way to Wilmont, where he has bought a farm.

The whist club was entertained last Saturday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. Mrs. J.M. Messer carried off the head prize. Delightful refreshments were served.

A.H. Segerstrom and family left Wednesday over the Rock Island for the new home at Sawyer, N.D. They will visit at several points on the way and will leave Minneapolis over the Soo line sometime next week.

Jay and Ray Wolven returned last Sunday from Pecatonica , Ill. , where they had been called to attend the funeral of their grandfather, J.W. Wolven. Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wolven, are also there, and will remain for a month to settle up the estate. Mrs. W.J. Dodge, who also went down to attend the funeral, will return next week.

Route One.

Mr. Spielman moved on to the farm vacated by Gust Mecklenberg north of town.

Gust Mecklenberg having bought the Frank Smith place in town has moved there.

Mr. Foss is among those who purchased a graphophone.

Miss Lottie Jenkins left Monday for her home near Little Rock , Iowa , after visiting relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Fred Green left Monday for Little Rock , Iowa , to visit relatives and friends.

Local News.

Henry Voss of Elk was in the city Monday doing trading.

H. Radtke visited friends at St. James Friday of last week.

John Silver of Brewster was a business visitor here Monday.

H.J. Miller of Seward was a business visitor at Worthington Monday.

I.F. Kelley left the first of the week on a business trip into Texas .

Elmer Johnson, of Kinbrae visited old friends at this place Saturday last.

Dr. F.E. Walker has returned from several weeks absence at Chicago .

Paul Benson, of Heron Lake , was an over Sunday visitor with Worthington friends.

Mrs. F.M. Hickman visited friends at Sibley , Iowa , a day or two this week.

C.W. Johnson of Bigelow township was a caller at the county seat Friday last.

Mrs. C. Moen and Mrs. Abe Hamlin were Sioux City visitors the latter part of last week.

Mrs. Stowell and Miss Myrtle have returned from an extended visit at Pierre , South Dakota .

Mrs. Sparks has returned to her home at Sioux City after an extended visit with Mrs. Stanley Moore.

C.B. Fairfield was at Windom Sunday attending a meeting of the O.R.T. He reports an interesting session.

Christ Niemann, who is on the road for a St. Louis vinegar factory, spent Sunday here with his family.

Mrs. Samuel Rose has been quite seriously sick during the week, but is reported somewhat improved at this writing.

C.A. Eikenberry of Reading was in the city on business last Saturday. He favored the Advance with a pleasant call.

County Supt. L.W. Abbott attended the meeting of the Nobles' County Teachers ' Association at Adrian last Saturday.

Mrs. G.B. Moulton of Sioux Falls stopped off here Tuesday on her way home from California to visit her nephew, Register of Deeds, H. Hawley.

R.O. Williams of Graham Lake township called at the Advance office Tuesday to renew his subscription and secure one of our handsome premiums.

Leslie Christenson came down from Loman , Minn. , a few days ago, and will make his home for the summer with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Petit, of Reading .

Henry Pfingsten of Wilmont was here last week attending court.

A.S. Frane of Reading was in the city Monday doing trading.

Chas. Foelschow has recovered from a month's tussel with the grip.

Nels Langseth was up from Indian Lake township last Friday doing trading.

Henning Iverson, of Carlton , Minn. , is visiting at the home of John Sahlbom.

Prof. C.S. Jones of Rushmore attended Presbyterian church here Sunday evening.

J. Burr Ludlow of Rushmore came over Monday morning to have dental work done.

A.M. Hagerman of Brewster was here last Friday attending the Goodrich auction.

Harvey Beckley returned on Tuesday from a visit with relatives and friends in Iowa and Illinois .

John Nelson a prominent farmer of Bigelow township transacted business at the county seat Monday.

Ole Olson, Jr., a sturdy young farmer of Wilmont, was in the city a couple of days on business this week.

John A. Erickson of Sterling , Illinois , is visiting with his brother Chas. A. Erickson of Worthington township.

Mrs. Elizabeth Anton has moved into town, and occupies her house on 6th avenue , between 9th and 10th streets.

Bring in your discs, plows and drill shoes and get them ready for the spring work. Good job guaranteed at low price. R.U. Hattenhauer.

Cal O. and Earl Swanson of Prophetstown , Illinois , are upon a few weeks visit with their cousin Chas. A. Erickson of the town of Worthington .

A.H. Segerstrom loaded his clothing stock and household goods on Wednesday, and shipped them to Sawyer, N.D., where he will engage in business.

Peter Pyan of Reading had business at the county seat Monday, and dropped into the Advance office to order the paper and get one of our fine premiums.

W.F. Moss, a leading farmer of Summit Lake township, was a business visitor at the county capital Monday. He favored the Advance with a pleasant call.

M.P. Shanahan, a former implement dealer of this city, now located at Faribault , and engaged in the same business, was here last Friday renewing old acquaintances.

Assistant Public Examiner C.E. Johnson was here last Friday and made an examination of books and accounts of the various county officers. He found everything in first class shape.

John O. Larson, a pioneer of Indian Lake township had business at the county seat Monday and favored the Advance with a pleasant call. He owns a fine 240 acre farm in Indian Lake , and is one of its progressive and substantial farmers.