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Friday, February 8, 1907

Deaths

Mrs. C.H. Smith, a pioneer resident of Worthington , died at her home in this city on Monday afternoon, after a short illness, aged 72 years. The funeral was held this afternoon from the house, and was largely attended. The deceased had been a resident of Nobles county 25 years and was a well known and highly esteemed lady and a prominent member of the Congregational church. She leaves only one child, Miss Grace Smith. Her husband was insurance commissioner for four years.

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Mrs. Earl Hopkins of Adrian, wife of the operator at the Omaha depot at that place died suddenly on Monday morning while on a visit with relatives at Rushmore. Mrs. Hopkins, whose maiden name was Miss Mollie Prideaux, was married a year ago. She is a niece of Richard Prideaux of this city.

Married

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Org was the scene of an auspicious event on Wednesday evening when their daughter, Reka, was married to Mr. Peter Bjornstad, a prominent young man of the neighborhood. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.E. Evans of this city and was witnessed by a large company. The usual festivities followed.

PRODIGAL TO RETURN

Col. Holbrook Coming Home to Resume His Calling as Auctioneer.

A piece of news that is calculated to "throw the scare" into the large crop of colonels that has sprung up since his unannounced departure last fall, was received by the Advance on Wednesday from Col. J.N. Holbrook, saying that he would return to Worthington , Feb. 11th or 12th to resume his work as auctioneer, and asked us to make mention of the fact.

It is possible that the colonel has reached a due sense of penitence over his escapade and is coming home to make amends. Kill the fatted calf, bring on the glad rags and jewelry and receive the prodigal joyously.

Pleads Guilty

Morris Nelson, the young man who confessed to rifling letters at the hotel Worthington, made application to plead guilty, and on last Friday Judge P.E. Brown came over to hear the plea and sent the young man to the reformatory for indeterminate term. Sheriff Fauskee took the prisoner there on Monday night.

Local News.

John Apel of route 1 was in town on business Tuesday.

Peter Berg of Loraine was a Worthington visitor Tuesday.

E.S. Terry, a well known farmer of Elk township, was in the city Tuesday on business.

Erick Anderson, a prominent farmer of Reading was a pleasant caller at this office Tuesday.

Geo. F. Hastings, a prominent farmer of Elk township was a pleasant caller at this office Tuesday.

O.J. Roskam a prominent farmer of Dewald township, was in the city Tuesday on a shopping trip. He made this office a pleasant call.

Born -- On Friday, Feb. 2, 19 07 , to Dr. and Mrs. F.M. Manson, a son. The little doctor was an early riser and beat the ground hog by several hours.

J. Ed Moberg and E.J. Thoren two prominent young farmers of Bigelow township, came up Monday night to try their horsemanship on the Workman goat. They got through with the rest of the big class without mishap, although Ed twisted his head nearly off looking for the unexpected to strike.

Obituary. [Note: see previous obit, above.]

The Advance was misinformed in some particulars last week regarding the late Mrs. Peter Geyerman, of Brewster, which the following obituary notice from the Brewster Tribune will no doubt set right:

A great wave of sorrow swept over this village Monday, when it was reported that Mrs. Peter Geyerman had passed away. She was seriously ill for only a few days, but had been rather feeble for several years. The cause of her death was diabetes.

Mrs. Geyerman's maiden name was Berreau, and the [sic] was born in Germany April 5th, 1835 . When about 23 years of age she came with her people to America , and settled in Carver county, Minnesota , where five years later she was married to Peter Geyermann. Six children were born to them, of whom three are dead and three are living, and known to the people of this vicinity as Rudolph, Edward and Peter.

In the fall of 1881 the family came to Brewster and Mrs. Geyerman was from that time on one of the most highly respected and  best beloved women of this community. She was a woman of high character and considerable education and culture, a passionate lover of music and beautiful things of all kinds, a most faithful wife, and a devoted mother and grandmother.

In times of trouble, sickness or death Mrs. Geyerman was always ready and prompt in giving aid to others, and those who knew her through all the long hard years when the country was new will remember her many kind acts and mourn the loss of a true friend.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, and only a few of the friends who had gathered were able to get inside the building so large was the crowd. Rev. Mapson had come down from Balaton to assist in the service, but after announcing his text he was suddenly taken ill and was unable to proceed. Rev. Hunter made a few brief but appropratie remarks, and followed this the burial occurred at Hesrey [Hersey?] cemetery.

The community deeply regrets the passing away of this most estimable woman, and the sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved relatives.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Reading .

Harvey Chute left for Iowa Tuesday and up to the present writing had not located them.

Miss Grace Cass was compelled to give up her school the fore part of the week on account of sickness. She resumed her work Wednesday.

Mrs. F.C. Bulick was a county seat visitor Tuesday.

The directors of the State Bank of this place held their annual meeting Tuesday, Mr. Ned Jones of Worthington and Edwin Erickson of Adrian , being the out-of-town attendants. The usual routine of business was transacted and the semi-annual dividend declared.

W.E. Ward made a business trip to the county metropolis Tuesday.

Mrs. A.F. Durfee is again on the sick list. Her many friends sincerely hope that she will escape with nothing more that [than] a temporary indisposition.

The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. D.S. Sisson Friday.

D.H. Sisson this week purchased a fine thoroughbred bull from Oliver & Madison. D.H. believes in raising the best there is.

Baird & Bulick and A.R. Beilke have this week completed their annual invoice and both report prosperous years' business.

The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Pettis passed from this life last Friday morning. The little one was sick but a short time but the best medical aid could not relieve him. The funeral services was held at the church Saturday and the remains interred in the Summit Lake cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community.

The people of this community were pained to receive the san intelligence last week that Grandma Delong had passed away at the home of her son, in Bemidji . The remains were shipped ot Akron , Ohio , for burial. Grandma had resided among us for a number of years and all had learned to love her for kind actions and beautiful life. The community sorrows with her relatives.

Indian Lake .

Philathea met with their president Miss Esther Peterson last Tuesday evening.

Chas. Nyberg had the misfortune to loose a fine three year old colt last week.

Miss Alma Larson of Bigelow township spent several days last week with Mrs. C.R. Saxon.

Mrs. Frank Blixt and Mrs. A. Holm enjoyed a weeks visit from their mother, Mrs. H. Nystrom of Bigelow township.

Chas. Levestedt and Andrew Nelson left last Thursday for their home at Ackley , Ia. , after enjoying a three weeks visit among their old time friends. They were once prosperous and enterprising citizens of our town and see a great change in the welfare of the neighborhood since they were residents here.

Miss Esther Blomgren who has been assisting at the Nordquist household the past month left for her home in Bigelow township last Thursday.

Gust Larson who recently passed the two hundred pound mark and now classed among the heavy weights, left last Tuesday for an extended visit with friends and relatives in Hersey township.

Kinbrae.

Rev. Donahue S.S. missionary for the Presbyterian church, visited, and assisted the Rev. D.P. Frosscup of this place in revival services at Dundee this week.

M. Harding of Dellivan , Minn. , is visiting his brother, Ed. Harding of this place this week.

Emery Hallamack made a business trip to Fulda on Monday.

Mrs. Roy Mead was calling on friends in the village Tuesday.

F.E. Nelson was marketing a car of pop corn at the Skewis Grain Co's elevator, Tuesday.

Bigelow.

From the Signal:

F.L. Lane has resigned his position as village marshall last Thursday. F.L. Has held this position for the past four years and has been a faithful officer endeavoring at all times to preserve the peace and has made the best marshall the town has ever employed.

Michael Hand now wears the star of the village marshall having been employed by the council upon the resignation of Mr. Lane .

Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Mae Green to Mr. John Hortsmann [Horstmann?]. The ceremony is to be performed at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Green, at high noon on Wednesday February 13th.

Brewster.

From the Tribune:

F.D. Wells has bought the Leon Morris residence and will move his family into it March 1st. A.L. Wells has bought the place now occupied by his brother, and will move about the same time. The place now occupied by Mr. Wells will not be left vacant, but we are not at liberty to mention the names of the parties who have leased it.

Ellsworth.

From the News:

Sheriff Fauskee has appointed Martin Finnerty as his deputy of this section of the county, Mr. Finerty has proved a useful member of the sheriff's force and his retention in the service is a reward for his faithful work of the past two years. The appointment holds good during the sheriff's term of office, two years.

John Flynn returned this morning from Washington , D.C. , where he has been for several weeks in the interest of several private pension bills. John reports that "Teddy" and the rest of the folks are all well and send their best regards to all their friends.

Adrian .

From the Democrat:

The Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. church gave Mrs. F.A. Zehringer a very pleasant surprise Wednesday evening, the occasion being her birthday. The ladies took with them plenty of good things to eat, and all spent a most delightful evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Myius, who have been visiting in Europe since last August returned to Adrian Thursday and will be here for a short time. They spent a good portion of the time they were abroad in England , but traveled considerably in France , Italy and Switzerland .

James Fox has bought W.H. Brown's residence property in Adrian , but Mr. Brown will continue to occupy it until some time in June, when he will move to North Dakota , where he has taken up a claim. The deal was made last Friday.

The club was entertained last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Schaeffer.

Local News.

C.P. Taylor of Reading was a caller last Friday.

John F. Flynn has returned from his trip to Washington .

Christ Broich of Wilmont was a guest at the Worthington Sunday.

A.L. Wells, the Brewster telephone magnate, was in the city Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Voss of Elk were in the city Monday on a shopping trip.

I. Kitchner of Estherville , Ia. , stopped off here on his way to Jasper.

Mrs. Steffens visited her sister, Mrs. John Salstrom of Bigelow Wednesday.

Banker Edwin Brickson of Adrian was a business visitor at the county seat Tuesday.

Miss Mary Damon came over from Adrian Saturday and remained over Sunday.

C.W. Johnson of Bigelow township, was in town Monday last transacting business.

Mrs. Henry Apel returned last Tuesday from Oklahoma , where she spent several months.

A.M. Renner, the genial manager of the Western Implement Co., made a business trip to Heron Lake Wednesday.

Mrs. Harry Hobson, who is taking treatment at Rochester , is progressing very favorably, Mr. Hobson is still with her and they are expected home about Feb. 10th.

Andrus Tobiason, an old soldier of Windom, came down the first of the week to be examined with the view of being admitted to the state soldiers' home.

Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Tupper and daughter, Miss Mae, went to Rock Rapids Tuesday to attend the wedding of a daughter of Mr. E.L. Partch, an old friends of the family.

Mrs. T.C. Ely, who had spent several months here with her daughter, Mrs. G.A. Fairfield, left on Tuesday for Denver , Col. , where she will spend some time at the home of a son.

Mr. G. Olson and bride of Round Lake , passed through here on Tuesday on their way home from their honeymoon. Mr. Olson is a prominent implement dealer at Round Lake .

Charlie Smith of Ransom township, was arrested last Saturday on a charge of assault and battery. He was given a hearing before Judge C.W.W. Dow and plead guilty and on promise to leave the state was let off with a fine of $15 and costs.

Loren Clark visited at Mankato over Sunday.

W.A. Cloud was in town Tuesday doing trading.

G.W. Patterson made business trip to Sioux City Monday.

Henry James was on the sick list a number of days this week.

Mildred Harding was on the sick list a number of days this week.

John James has been under the weather a number of days this week.

G.C. Fellows of Elk transacted business in Worthington last Friday.

G.W. Gale of Worthington township was a caller at this office last Friday.

A. Lambert, a progressive dairy man of Elk township, transacted business in Worthington Tuesday.

The family of Clarence James of Dewald have been on the sick list the past week, being victims of the grip.

J.H. Maxwell yesterday received a telegram announcing the death of a grand daughter, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.I. Maxwell, of Ballard , Wash. The body will be brought to Worthington for burial.

H.F. Smith of Larimore , S.D. , is here on a visit at the home of A.P. Darling. Mr. Smith was a pioneer settler of Nobles county and has many friends here are glad to greet him once more.

Geo. Goodrich of Worthington township was a caller at this office Monday and made the editor glad in a substantial way. Mr. Goodrich is one of Nobles county's progressive farmers and a breeder of thoroughbred stock. He has a fine herd of short horn cattle, Poland China hogs, Shropshire sheep and a flock of white Plymouth Rock poultry.

Wm. Malcolm left on Monday night for Parker, S.D., to attend a sale of Duroc Jersey swine. Mr. Malcolm is himself one of the most successful breeders of this class of hogs, and he never misses an opportunity to add choice new blood to his herd.

Mrs. M.J. Barber has been quite sick this week.

Mrs. J.W. Baker is reported on the sick list this week.

Mrs. J.P. Biltgen visited at Bigelow the first of the week.

Oscar Olson has accepted a position as driver for Dr. Ray Humiston.

R.C. Free of Elk township was in the city yesterday transacting business.

N. Christianson and wife, of Round Lake , were guests at the Western hotel Tuesday.

Ex-Register of Deeds H. Hawley is now located at St. Paul where he has a lucrative position on the Pioneer Press.

Miss Edith Shanks came home last week to attend the teachers' examinations, returning to her school work near Magnolia on Monday afternoon.

Rev. and Mrs. J.E. Evans and Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Loveless and Mrs. Alma Peterson attended the Johnson-Bjornstad wedding at Org Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Addington returned last Saturday from Illinois , where they were called some weeks ago by the sudden death of Mrs. Addington's father.

A pleasant gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sliver, living south of town, Tuesday evening, it being Mr. Sliver's birthday. About thirty guests were present and enjoyed a delightful evening.

Miss Sarah Downs of Ransom attended the teachers' examinations last week, returned home Saturday.

R. Prideaux and daughter Clara went to Adrian Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hopkins, formerly Miss Mollie Prideaux.

Miss Amnda [Amanda?] Anderson has been sick at home since the holidays with nervous exhaustion and overstrain. She was doing very nicely until an attack of laryngitis caused relapse. Miss Anderson was formerly one of the nurses at the Worthington hospital, but has now severed her connection with that institution.

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