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Friday, February 1, 1907

Mrs. Peter Geyerman of Brewster Summoned to Rest Last Monday.

 

Mrs. Peter Geyerman, one of Nobles county's earliest settlers, died at her home at Brewster Monday, after a short illness with dropsy. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the Catholic church at Brewster, Father Sherman of this city conducting the obsequies. The funeral was largely attended, hundreds being unable to gain admittance to the church.

 

The deceased was the wife of Peter Geyerman, the pioneer merchant of Brewster. She was a lady of kindly disposition and lead a quiet Christian life, being a faithful helpmate and loving mother. She leaves beside an aged husband, three sons and one daughter. The oldest son Rudolph is at the head of the big department store of P. Geyerman & Son, at Brewster, the second son is Dr. P.F. Geyerman, a leading physician of this city, the youngest, Ed. is also connected with the store at Brewster. The daughter is Mrs. Otto Berreau, the wife of a prominent business man at Currie.

 

Serious Accident

 

Clinton, 11 years old son of Frank Lyons, residing just north of the city, met with a serious accident Sunday afternoon, which narrowly escaped fatal results. They were running the gasoline engine pumping water for the stock, and the little fellow was near the shafting when the mitten on his left hand was caught and before the engine could be stopped his arm had been drawn around the shaft and broken above the elbow. The thumb of the same hand was bent backwards and torn from the ligaments, causing most painful injury. Surgical assistance was summoned and such relief as possible was rendered. Had he been alone at the time he probably would have been whirled to death about the shaft.

 

Finger Amputated

 

At the home of his parents near Reading on d afternoon Samuel Kimmel, aged 13 years, was unfortunate enough to get one of his fingers in a falling trap door. The member was so badly mangled that amputation was necessary, the operation being performed at the Worthington Hospital Wednesday.

 

Birthday Party

 

Mrs. Ed. J. Jones last Saturday afternoon gave a birthday party in honor little Dorothy's third birthday. The following little folks, attended by their mammas, were present: -- Harrold Gholz, Carroll Edwards, Lower Schmidt, Genevieve Fauskee, Bessie Bishop, Beatrice Weinandt, Faith Jones, Genie Stoutemeyer.

 

The little folks were entertained with juvenile amusements, while the ladies spent the afternoon in social intercourse. Dainty refreshments were served.

 

Victims of Coal Gas

 

Mrs. W.E. Madison and two of her daughters last Sunday morning had a close call from suffocation by coal gas. Mr. Madison got up early and after fixing the fires left the house. A short time later Mrs. Madison experienced a feeling of a peculiar illness and had one of the girls telephone to a neighbor for help. A physician was summoned, who soon straightened them all out. As it was Mrs. Madison and the two girls had a rather close call from suffocation by coal gas.

 

Married at Mankato .

 

The following from the Mankato Free Press of January 20th, is an account of the marriage of a son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Fairfield, of this city:

 

Miss Ruth Funston and Mr. Ord A. Fairfield were joined in marriage last evening   eight o'clock , the happy event taking place at the home of the bride over Overman's music store, Rev. Peter Clare officiating. The bride is a handsome young woman and accomplished. The groom is a printer and has been in the employ of the Free Press. The father of the bride, who died a few years ago, was a cousin of General Funston. The newly married couple have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

 

Birthday Club Entertained

 

The ladies of the Birthday Club were entertained on Thursday afternoon of last week by Mrs. J.S. Frink in honor of her birthday, and a very pleasant time is reported. Several hours were spent in social intercourse after which a fine dinner was served. Mrs. Frink was presented with a handsome set of fruit knives, as a pleasant reminder of the occasion.

 

List of Jurors

 

List of Grand and Petit Jurors drawn for the February term of District Court, Nobles County :

 

Grand Jury

Chas. E. Horton, Round Lake Vil.

Fred Shaefer, Hersey Twp.

J.W. Speilman, Hersey Twp.

H. Burgeson, Graham Lakes Twp.

C.E. Harding, Graham Lakes Twp.

C.J. Erickson, Dundee Vil.

W.F. Kasdorf, Dewald Twp.

Peter Dahlberg, Dewald Twp.

C.F. Martin, Elk Twp.

George Hoffman, Wilmont Twp.

Gust Grant, Wilmont Vol.

Phil Landis, Adrian Vil.

Manuel Cross, Westside Twp.

Herman Voss, Larkin Twp.

N.H. Cook, Leota Twp.

Thomas Fagan, Grand Prairie Twp.

Wm. Wheatley, Ellsworth Vil.

John O'Conner, Little Rock Twp.

Fred Dalheim, Worthington Twp.

Wm. Chaney, Worthington Vil.

M.E. Fish, Worthington Vil.

Fred A. Howard, Worthington Vil.

Axel Sterling, Worthington Vil.

 

Petit Jurors.

John Murphy, Indian Lake Twp.

Henry Dierks, Loraine Twp.

John Voss, Loraine Twp.

August Johnson, Dundee Vil.

F.J. Johnson, Dewald Twp.

W.H. Baker, Summit Lake Twp.

Frank Williams, Elk Twp.

Elmer Hays, Wilmont Vol.

C.A. Dalyn, Seward Twp.

H. Faragher, Adrian Vil.

D. Hallisey, Adrian Vil.

Walter Premo, Adrian Vil.

H. Uthe, Olney Twp.

E.F. Forrest, Lismore Twp.

John Hoffkamp, Leota Twp.

Emil Graf, Lismore Vil.

Matt Gerardy, Grand Prairie Twp.

Wm. Hocking, Grand Prairie Twp.

Thomas Carey, Grand Prairie Twp.

Anton Grote, Little Rock Twp.

F.C. Hand, Ransom Twp.

Taylor Johnson, Bigelow Twp.

M.P. Mann, Worthington Vil.

John Chaps, Graham Lakes Twp.

 

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

 

Indian Lake .

 

John A. Saxon sold his large crop of turkeys last Monday.

 

Charles Lovestedt and Andrew Nelson of Ackley are visiting friends and attending to business relative to some personal property which they have.

 

The Band held its annual meeting last Thursday evening. Besides transacting routing business, elected the same officers: -- President, Wallace Saxon; Secretary, O.H. Nystrom; Treasurer, Alfred Larson; Director, C. Solomonson.

 

Miss Lillian Saxon arrived from Denver , Colo. , last week where she has been for the past year. She expects to stay about three months.

 

Miss Josie Thompson entertained a number of her young friends last Sunday afternoon.

 

Albin Vihlen speared a pickerel in Round Lake last Saturday that weighed between fifteen and sixteen pounds.

 

Ransom.

 

A few days ago a report was spread that A.W. Ferrin, a former resident of this town, was dead. The report was untrue although Mr. Ferrin came so near to death's door that his life was despaired of. He is now out of danger.

 

We had two deaths in Ransom last week, something unusual. Miss Johanna Torbeck, aged 19, died on Monday the 21st and Mrs. Christina Winters, aged 73, died on Thursday the 24th, at the home of J.W. Ashbaugh, where she had been cared for by a daughter from Iowa , where the remains were taken for interment.

 

Reading .

 

E.W. Savage, of the State Prohibition Committee, was in town Wednesday making dates for a temperance speech.

 

M. Ronan was a business visitor to Iona Tuesday.

 

Mrs. J.W. McBride of Worthington , spent several days this week, visiting friends in this locality.

 

Sanford Peters has been quite sick and is under the care of Dr. Carrel.

 

Rushmore.

From the Enterprise :

 

H.G. Cromwell closed a deal this week whereby he sells out his interest and accounts in the eight western townships of Nobles county to Peter Vander Basch, of Leota. Mr. Cromwell expects to locate in Worthington in the spring, to be nearer the center of his work and will still continue in the same business.

 

Miss Belle Dow, of Worthington , is visiting this week with her sister, Mrs. C.E. Boddy.

 

Adrian .

From the Democrat:

 

Gladys, the oldest child and only daughter of Nick Erpelding, died Thursday evening, January 17th, 1907 , after an illness of more than eight months, nearly all of which time she was confined to her bed.

 

Elk Center .

 

The Mission Band met at Mrs. Filbruns this week.

 

Baby Melvin, little son of Abe Eikenberry is reported as being quite sick again.

 

Joshua Schechter has organized a singing class, which meets every evening at the Brethern church.

 

D.P. Schechter is teaching in Dist. No. 6 during Miss Vails illness.

 

Kinbrae

 

Mr. J.S. Cocks made a drive to the county seat Sunday.

 

Mr. M. Roy Segar returned from Albert Lea Wednesday, where he has been attending school.

 

M. Wood the hotel proprietor of this village is sick with rheumatism.

 

Several of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin gave them a very pleasant surprise party Monday evening.

 

Lineman Guthier, of Fulda was repairing the local phone lines Wednesday, in Kinbrae and vicinity.

 

Yoemen Officers.

 

Annual installation of Yoemen officers was held Tuesday evening, January 22nd, at A.O.U.W. hall, the following officers having been elected for the ensuing year:

 

Foreman -- Rev. John E. Evans.

Master of Ceremonies -- Wm. H. Barklew.

Correspondent -- Mattie M. Hastings.

Master of Accounts -- E.C. Pannell.

Chaplain -- Mrs. Etta Stanton.

Overseer -- Mrs. A.J. Collins.

Sentinel -- Ed. Norris.

Watchman -- A. Amundson.

Lady Rowena -- Mrs. E.C. Pannell.

Lady Rebecca -- Mrs. Alma Peterson.

Guard -- Arthur Borst.

After the installation ceremonies refreshments were served and a delightful time enjoyed by the archers.

 

Local News.

 

S.A. Harding went to Reading on Wednesday to attend the revival meetings being held there.

 

Wm. Chaney officiated as undertaker at the funeral of Mrs. P. Geyerman, yesterday, at Brewster.

 

Luverne Journal: A.F. Foote who has been employed as night clerk at the Manitou for some months resigned his position and left for Worthington last Wednesday. He has received a lucrative position with the Peavy Grain company as traveling representative, with headquarters at Worthington .

 

Lismore Leader: Tuesday Chas. Abbott loaded his household goods in a car and on Wednesday shipped them to Worthington where they intend to make their home in the future. We are sorry to see them leave us but wish them success in their new home.

 

LOCAL NEWS

 

Mrs. A. Dickens made a trip to St. Paul the first of the week.

 

J.P. Selberg of route 2, was in the city Saturday doing trading.

 

Born -- On Sunday, Jan. 27, 19 07 , to Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Black, a son.

 

G.A. Selberg of Bigelow township transacted business in town Saturday.

 

Born -- On Sunday, Jan. 27, 19 07 , to Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Humiston, a son.

 

H.R. Rockwell who was on the sick list last wee, was out again Monday.

 

Claude White is visiting at his old home at Mason City , Ia. , for a couple of weeks.

 

Lous [Louis?] Olson of Bigelow township was a business visitor in Worthington Monday.

 

O.A. Selberg, a prominent farmer of Bigelow township, was in the city Saturday.

 

Mrs. G.A. Fairfield and daughter Miss Eva, spent Sunday with friends at Heron Lake .

 

Mrs. Geo. Behrenfeld of Heron Lake was a guest at the home of P.H. Brown this week.

 

The Misses Mullaney and Nelson of the teaching force spent Sunday at Heron Lake visiting friends.

 

Mrs. John Salstrom of Bigelow spent Sunday here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Biltgen.

 

Jas. Mann is working in Torrance and Son's store for a couple of weeks during the absence of Claude White.

 

Frank Klein of Rushmore transacted business at the county seat Tuesday and favored this office with a pleasant call.

 

Miss Frear, who taught in the schools here last year, is seriously ill at her home at Mt Vernon, Ia., with diphtheria.

 

Wm. Devaney on Tuesday moved into new quarters in the Klasey building, where he will operate a first class pool room.

 

W.P. Reed of Englevale , N.D. , a former resident of this city, passed through town the first of the week on his way to Iowa to visit friends.

 

H.A. Kunz of Elk township recently bought three registered Duroc Jersey brood sows, from the Humiston Brothers, for breeding purposes.

 

C.B. Fairfield, who last week became an attaché of the dispatcher's office at St. James, spent Sunday at his home here. Charlie say he has to make a noise like real work in his present position.

 

Chas. Sawyer, of Hull, Ia., passed through Worthington Saturday on his way to Lismore to take charge of the leader, which he recently purchased form his father. Mr. Sawyer is a bright young man and will no doubt give Lismore a good paper.

 

Mayor and Mrs. H.S. Hobson left on Tuesday afternoon for Rochester , where Mrs. Hobson will submit to an operation for appendicitis. This comes as a great surprise to her many friends, and all will hope for her complete and speedy recovery.

 

Mrs. H.D. Woodford, who has been ill for some weeks, is reported to be in a critical condition. Her brothers and a sister have been sent for and Dr. Spaulding, of Carroll , Ia , their old family physician, was called last Sunday in consultation with Dr. Weidow, but he held out small hopes [for] recovery.

 

O.W. Peterson of Avoca was in the city Monday.

 

W.J. Bock of Lake Park registered at the Western on Wednesday.

 

Mrs. J.S. Friank [Frink?] has been on the sick list a number of days this week.

 

Mrs. Beers, of Luverne, is here on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J.S. Frink.

 

W.I. Lambert and Gus Hoag, of Aberdeen , S.D. , were registered at the Western Tuesday.

 

Cashier J.S. Tolverson of the Farmers State Bank at Fulda was a Worthington visitor yesterday.

 

Miss Nettie Fitch has resigned her place in the Advance office and will shortly go to Wyoming to make her home.

 

Mrs. A.L. Dunlap of Heron Lake was called here this week by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Cal Moen.

 

Misses Laura Cain and Mollie Oakes and Mr. Reuben Oakey of Round Lake were guests at the Western last Saturday.

 

Dr. P.F. Geyerman went to Brewster Wednesday and remained until after the funeral of his mother which was held yesterday afternoon.

 

Rev. G.M. Walker came up from Round Lake last Saturday to visit his family and hold service at the Workan hall for the Christian congregation.

 

Banker C.R. West of Brewster came down Tuesday afternoon having business at the court house. He stayed to hear Father Vaughan's lecture in the evening.

 

A.M. Renner, the manager of the Western Implement Co., returned last week from his trip to Chicago and other points east. He reports a pleasant and profitable trip having obtained many valuable pointers relative to the machinery business for the coming season. Regarding his reported matrimonial venture he is very reticent, and refers all enquiries to that prince of joshers, Jack Cashel.

 

Mrs. W. Pettis of Reading is reported to be quite ill.

 

S.M. Stewart made a brief business trip to Sioux City the first of the week.

 

Miss Helen Ludlow is home from her school in Seward township on a short visit.

 

Mrs. J.W. McBride spent several days of this week visiting friends at Reading .

 

Miss Mae Tupper spent Sunday and Monday at Cherokee, Ia. , visiting her brother Orvid, who is working in a bank there.

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