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Friday, November 30, 1906

MRS. CRANE HURT.

Broke an Arm Last Friday in a Fall Down Stairs.

 

Grandma Crane, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. F.A. Durfee, met with a painful accident last Friday. She was going down the back stairs when she slipped and fell with the result that she sustained broken arm and several cuts about the head.

 

Medical aid was summoned at once and the fracture of the arm reduced and her other injuries attended to. She is recovering as rapidly as can be expected. Her many friends will sympathize with her in her misfortune.

 

Mrs. Biltgen Hurt.

 

Mrs. J.P. Biltgen met with a painful accident last Monday which will confine her to the house for some time. She undertook to leave the court house by the back door which is located at the rear of the building under the main stairway. The place is rather dark and she made a mistep and fell into the basement. She sustained a fractured arm and several bruises besides a severe shaking up. The prospects are that she will be confined to her home for some time.

 

F.M. HICKMAN SELL OUT.

Entire Stock Bought by H.S. Meyers last Friday.

 

A business deal of considerable proportions, that was entirely unexpected, was consummated last Friday afternoon, when F.M. Hickman sold his entire stock of drugs, medicines, etc., and good will to H.S. Myers, who took immediate possession. The negotiations were begun Thursday evening, and in twenty four hours the deal was closed. Mr. Hickman had been engaged in business here about seven years, and had enjoyed a profitable trade. He has not made any plans as to the future, but will probably engage in business again soon. During the holiday rush he will assist Mr. Meyers. This deal gives Mr. Meyers one of the largest drug stocks in southwestern Minnesota . He also gets the old prescriptions, and any of these will be refilled on request by Mr. Engebretson, an accomplished druggist, who presides over this department.

 

Mr. Meyers has by careful attention to business built up a large trade, which will be nearly double as the result of the recent deal. He has an announcement in this issue which you will find profitable to read.

 

Surprise Party.

 

Mrs. Jacob Leinen, of Elk township was given a surprise party on Monday evening by a large company of her neighbors, who invaded her home armed with all kinds of good things to eat. A very pleasant evening was spent and before departing the guests presented Mrs. Leinen with a handsome token of their esteem as a reminder of the occasion.

 

Mrs. Leinen and family have lived in Elk township for ten year, and are held in high esteem by all the people of that neighborhood. Last week Mrs. Linen disposed of her personal property at auction, and she will move to Fulda , where she has bought a home. She takes with her the best wishes of a large circle of friends in Elk township.

 

Notice.

 

All parties indebted to the undersigned are requested to call and settle. I will be at Meyer's drug store until January 1st.

F.M. Hickman.

 

Married.

 

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hurd, on 9th street , was the scene of a pleasant and auspicious event Thursday noon when Miss Jeanette Stoutemeyer, a sister of Mrs. Hurd, was married to the Rev. W.T. Shipley, pastor of the Baptist Church at Pueblo , Col.

 

The mystic words which made the pair one were pronounced by the Rev. I.A. Darnell of the Baptist church. A company of relatives and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, which was followed by a bounteous Thanksgiving dinner.

 

The groom is prominent in the Baptist church in Colorado , being secretary of the State Baptist Association and editor of a church paper.

 

The bride is the daughter of the late W.E. Stoutemeyer, who for many years was a resident of Nobles county. The young lady grew to womanhood here and is well and favorably known to Worthington people. The Advance joins the many friends of the parties in extending congratulations.

 

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Prof. C.S. Jones, formerly principal of the Rushmore school, and Miss Bessie R. Tripp, a prominent young lady of Round Lake , were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Tripp, on Thanksgiving day.

 

Murdered in Persia .

 

Report has reached Edgerton of the murder of Rev. Fossom and his wife and child in Persia , where Rev. Fossom was a missionary. Rev. Fossom was at one time pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Slayton. He has preached in other towns in southern Minnesota .

 

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

 

Round Lake .

From the Graphic:

 

E.A. Tripp was down from the county seat Tuesday afternoon.

 

E.L. Nance, of Worthington , was in town between trains last Thursday afternoon.

 

Sievert Sorem and family, of Minneapolis , arrived here Monday afternoon to visit at the home of Mrs. Sorem's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Comer, about a mile and a half southwest of town.

 

Mrs. A.F. Diehn and daughter, Elvera, arrived home on Tuesday from an extended visit with relations at Walcott , Iowa . She was accompanied by her mother, who is visiting her children here.

 

Monday a German schol was begun in Round Lake , with about ten pupils in attendance. Mr. F. Eggert, of Topeka , Kansas , who is a theological student, is teacher. We understand that instruction in German will also be given Saturdays to public school pupils who wish to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

Elk.

 

The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Eshleman of Elk, was the scene of pretty wedding on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock Nov. 22, when their son Mark was married to Miss Della Eikenberry. The ceremony was performed by J. Schechter, in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. After the ceremony the company did justice to a bountiful wedding supper. The young couple are highly esteemed and have a large circle of friends who extend congratulations.

 

Joshua Schechter had a dozen or more sheep badly crippled and some killed by dogs last week.

 

Mr. A.F. Eshleman returned home last Tuesday from Kansas City where he had been nursing his son Roscoe who has been very ill for some time but is on the road to recovery and will return to Minn. when able to travel.

 

Alonza Standafer a former resident of Nobles County arrived from Hancock last week and is now working for R. Eikenberry.

 

Miss Myrtle Vail was visiting with Mrs. W. Shanks last week.

 

Mrs. Albert Little was a guest of Mrs. Wm. Kirk Saturday.

 

Henry Apel Jr., purchased a fine bunch of cattle of S.M. Stewart last Saturday.

 

Geo Storing and John Gaiser finished threshing last week.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Shanks Mr. and Mrs. Henry Apel and Miss Nelle Lyon attended the social in the M.E. church in Seward township Thursday evening, Nov. 22, and report a good time.

 

Bigelow Township .

 

Erick Thoren has resigned his position as manager of the Cedergren farm and Alfred Jacobson will take his place.

 

Miss Josephine Larson spent last week in Bigelow township visiting friends and relatives. She was also out picking corn a half day, which she can be proud of.

 

Oscar Olson was picking corn for Mr. Hacket last week.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Cedergren, of Boone , Iowa , arrived at Worthington last Tuesday to spend a few days at their farm in Bigelow township.

 

Bigelow.

From the Signal:

 

Chas Ramsey, who has been assisting Wm. Filk in gathering his corn crop for the past three weeks, returned to his home in Worthington Saturday night.

 

Mrs. R. Bird and daughter, Mrs. A.E. Yeske, returned from Worthington Saturday afternoon. They had been paying a farewell visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kieltsemeier before they departed for their future home in Wisconsin . They bring the report that our former neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. August Klessig as being nicely located at the county seat and are enjoying life.

 

Miss Kain, of Worthington is spending the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ostrom.

 

LOCAL NEWS

 

J.F. Flynn transacted legal business at Adrian last Monday.

 

O.H. Nystrom of Bigelow township was a pleasant caller Tuesday.

 

Henry Pfiel of Bigelow township transacted business in Worthington Monday.

 

Chas. Fairfield is back at his old place as night operator at the Omaha depot.

 

Judge G.W. Wilson spent a few days at Windom this week attending circuit court.

 

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Salstrom of Bigelow were guests at the Biltgen home over Sunday.

 

C.W. Mead, the genial tonsorial artist of Wilmont was a county seat visitor last Sunday.

 

F.M. Hickman left for Red Wing on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving at his old home.

 

Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Fox

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

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