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Friday, January 25, 1907

HORSEWHIPPED.

Manager of Bowling Alley Received Chastisement at the Hands of the Proprietors Wife.

Mr. Wright, the manager of Geo. Miller's bowling alley, last Friday evening received a horsewhipping at the hands of Mrs. Miller. Her grievance was that Mr. Wright had furnished her husband with liquor, contrary to his welfare and the laws of the state. The incident created considerable excitement, but Mrs. Miller's course is unanimously commended. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were converted the Sunday meetings and are making heroic efforts to tread the straight and narrow path, and Mrs. Miller naturally resents the placing of temptation in her husband's way.

 

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Dr. Neil of Sibley was here a couple of days this in consultation on a case.

 

Born -- On Tuesday, Jan. 15, 19 07 , to Fred Gherke and wife, a daughter.

 

Meat Market Sold.

 

A deal that had been pending for sometime was consummated last week whereby the Messrs. W.E. Oliver and W.E. Madison again become owners of the meat market conducted by Mr. E.L. Nance for some years, and which they sold to Mr. Nance. Mr. Nance has been endeavoring for some months to dispose of his business as he has other interests which require his attention. The new proprietors are too well known to the people of Worthington to need any flattery at this time. They take possession Feb. 1st.

 

PIONEER GONE.

William Thom, of Rushmore, Answers Death's Summons.

 

William Thom, one of the oldest settlers of Nobles county, died Sunday at nine o'clock at his home three miles northwest of Rushmore. Although deceased had been in feeble health for a number of months the blow came hard to the large number of relatives and friends.

 

Mr. Thom was born in Scotland 72 years ago and came to Minnesota in 1857, locating near Owatonna . With the early settlers in '72 he came with his family to Nobles county and settled on the farm where he has ever since resided. He was one of the largest farmers in this part of the state for several years, farming over seventeen hundred acres of land. Mr. Thom was a good manager and was always successful in whatever he undertook. At the time of his death he was president of the First National Bank organized at Rushmore in 1902. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss.

 

Mr. Thom was a devout christian and an active member of the Presbyterian church at Rushmore, where the funeral sermon was given by the Rev. Gibb at 1 o'clock Tuesday. The church was far too small to hold those who came to pay their last respects, and many were turned away.

 

A host of friends sympathize with the bereaved ones in their loss. Several friends and relatives were present from both Worthington and Adrian . The remains were laid to rest in the Rushmore cemetery where three sons and one daughter preceded him.

 

Albert Fauskee Dead.

 

Albert Fauskee died at his home south of town on Tuesday morning of a complication of diseases brought on by kidney trouble. He had been in poor health for some time, but was not known to be in a serious condition, and his death came as a sudden blow to his relatives and many friends. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the Baptist church in Indian Lake , where interment will be made.

 

The deceased was comparatively young man, being only 33 years old. He was the son of Ole Fauskee, a pioneer of Indian Lake , and a brother of Sheriff Fauskee. He leaves a widow and one young daughter, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

 

Crystal Wedding.

 

On Friday evening Jan. 18, 19 07 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hastings, was celebrated the fifteenth wedding anniversary of their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hastings, to whom it was a complete surprise. About fifty guests were present. Refreshments were served and a delightful social time enjoyed by all. A nice chair and several pieces of choice glassware was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Hastings by their friends with the wish that they might celebrate their golden wedding in 1942.

 

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

 

Reading .

 

C.M. Black left Tuesday for a weeks sojourn at Sioux City .

 

Rev. J.A. McVeigh arrived from Fulda Monday and will conduct a two week's series of meetings at this place. The community is in such a condition that great good will result from the effort and we look for great results.

 

F.G. Bulick was a business visitor to the county seat Tuesday.

 

Rev. R.L. Jones, of Fulda , was calling on friends in this village Monday.

 

Rushmore.

 

Sterling Lawton of Worthington was in town a short time Saturday.

 

Mr. A. Shaefer spent Sunday with his family in Rushmore. Mr. Schaefer will soon give up the road and take the appointment of Public Examiner given him by Governor Johnson. Rushmore is honored in having a man capable of filling such an office. Mr. Schaefer is well fitted and will attend to the duties of the office as it should be and do justice to the confidence bestowed. Rushmore will not lose the family as yet as they will remain here this winter.

 

Dwight Ludlow of Worthington visited in Rushmore Monday and Tuesday.

 

Jacob Stoven is hauling sand preparing to put down sidewalks this spring. He expects to put in a stretch of two blocks extending along the Bedford Block and on the properties of H.C. Constable, J.B. Ludlow, H.S. Smith and the Methodist church. There is also talk of taking out all board walks on main street and replacing them with the more durable cement.

 

John Rohwer is enjoying a visit among relatives in Illinois .

 

Chas. Morton and wife returned Monday from their Minneapolis trip, where they visited at the home of Mrs. Morton. Chas also took in the lumbermens convention.

 

Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Wood returned from Minneapolis Saturday where they were in attendance at the meeting of the lumberman of the state.

 

Rushmore territory has been visited by an unusual number of deaths the past few days. Three prominent farmers living north of town passed away within a day.

 

On Sunday morning at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Thomas Fletcher living six miles north east of Rushmore. Deceased was sick but a few days and many are surprise to hear of the death which was caused by pneumonia contracted from a sudden cold. Mr. Fletcher is sixty years of age and leaves a wife and eight children, two of whom reside in Iowa , but who arrived before their father passed away. Mr. Fletcher came to Nobles County in 1902 and purchased what is known as the Kerr farm and two years ago made an exchange for the farm on which he now lives. Altho Mr. Fletcher was not a strong man he was usually in good health, working on the farm daily. The funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the M.E. Church in Rushmore, Rev. Mr. Gillis delivering the sermon, and remains placed in the Rushmore cemetery.

 

The death of Mr. Fletcher come particularly hard as the family of young folks at home is of the age when they need a father's love. But death comes often at the time when we expect it not and only the Mighty One is able to foretell the call. Mr. Fletcher had one of the finest farms in the county and took particular pride in making a pleasant home for his family. He had just completed improvements on his farm and especially a large barn. He was kind and obliging to everyone every ready to assist a neighbor no matter how busy he was himself. Deceased was a member of the Woodman lodge and carried insurance therein. The sympathy of the entire community go out to the mother and children in their great loss.

 

Another respected farmer and neighbor passed away Monday morning at his home four miles north of Rushmore -- Mr. Henry Ubben. Deceased had been sick for a number of months with an incurable blood disease. Last summer he was at the hospital in Minneapolis and was told that little could be done. He was 47 years of age at his death and leaves a devoted wife and two sons of 18 and 20 years to mourn the loss, of husband and father. Mr. Ubben came to Nobles County from southeast Nebraska in 1900. He was a good farmer, a friend to everybody and respected by all. The funeral services was held in the German Presbyterian church at Rushmore Thursday and remains interred in the Rushmore cemetery.

 

On Monday morning occurred the death of Johanna the eldest daughter of George Torbeck. Death was caused by heart trouble after a short sickness. Deceased was 19 years of age, a young lady of excellent character and in the bloom of life. She was at the home of her parents five miles south of Rushmore. Funeral services was held in the Ransom church Thursday afternoon, sermon to be given by the Rev. Mr. Gillis of Rushmore. Remains will be interred in the Ransom Cemetery .

 

Ellsworth.

From the News:

 

The many friends of Ernest Keedick will be pained to learn that failing health has necessitated him to take at least a temporary respite from business cares. Mr. and Mrs. Keedick will spend the balance of the winter in Texas .

 

LOCAL NEWS.

 

O.E. Dieson, attorney at law, Heron Lake , transacted legal business in this city last Friday afternoon.

 

Slayton Gazette: R.F. Lamb returned last Saturday from the meeting of the state implement dealers at Minneapolis . He was elected president of the association for the ensuing year. As there are about seventeen hundred members in the association it is quite a compliment to be chosen president from so large a number.

 

LOCAL NEWS

 

Mrs. Calvin Moen is on the sick list this week.

 

Walter Barren of Dewald was a business caller last Friday.

 

C.O. Peterson of Bigelow township was a pleasant caller last Saturday.

 

Miss Marie Rosebelle, of Mankato is spending the week with Rev. and Mrs. G.A. Cahoon.

 

Mrs. J.S. Frink returned on Saturday from an extended visit with relatives at Luverne.

 

Born -- On Wednesday, Jan. 23, 19 07 , to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lemm of this city, a daughter.

 

Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Young of Reading were in the city Wednesday on a shopping trip.

 

Rev. and Mrs. C. Oberg, of Indian Lake , were in the city Wednesday on a shopping trip.

 

Paul Schulze, of Route 1 was in the city Wednesday doing trading. He made this office a pleasant call.

 

Adam Olson, of Org, was at the county capital on business last Friday and made this office a call. Mr. Olson is one of Nobles county's substantial pioneers.

 

L.H. Christensen, a prominent and progressive farmer of Bigelow township was in town last Saturday transacted business. He made this office a pleasant call.

 

Harry Hobson received official notice this week that he had been appointed aide de camp on the staff of Governor Johnson of this state with the rank of major.

 

Mahlon E. Smith, who lives three miles northwest of Reading , on the diagonal road, will hold an auction sale on Friday, Feb. 1st, to dispose of a lot of live stock and farm machinery.

 

Gust Erickson of Clara City, Minn., is here on a visit to his mother and sister, who live on Lake avenue . Mr. Erickson is an old resident of Nobles county, but has lived at Clara City for some years.

 

The Whist Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster Moore last Saturday evening, and those present report a very warm reception and a most pleasant evening, despite the very inclement weather.

 

C.B. Fairfield was called to St. James last Sunday afternoon to take a position among the train dispatcher's office force. Worthington is pretty well represented in that branch of the Omaha service. Among the former residents of the city now employed in the dispatcher's office are: Messrs Gillott, Pepple and Ross. The latter has just resigned his position as agent at Heron Lake to accept a position at St. James.

 

John Salstrom was up from Bigelow Wednesday.

 

H. Hanson of Luverne was a guest at the Worthington .

 

W.G. Myers is in Minneapolis this week on business.

 

Henry Robinson has been on the sick list the past two weeks.

 

G.W. Renner of Pipestone was registered at the Worthington on Tuesday.

 

Rev. I.H. Darnell spent several days at Org this week conducting special meetings.

 

John Ramage and W.H. Lemm fished at Round Lake last Saturday, having good luck.

 

N.H. Head, a prominent insurance man of Minneapolis , was in the city on business this week.

 

W.A. McKinney, baggageman on the Omaha trains No. 15 and 16, returned on Wednesday from a weeks visit in Minneapolis .

 

E.W. Savage of Windom spent a number of days here the latter part of last week in the interest of the prohibition party.

 

Mrs. W.I. Dodge who had been here on a visit to her father, Henry Robinson, returned to her home at Sioux City Thursday.

 

A little 8 year old boy at Ocheyedan on Wednesday got his leg caught in a cattle guard on the Rock Island road, and had his foot cut off by a passing train.

 

Roy Gardner, a brakeman on the Sioux Falls branch, received a message Tuesday announcing the death of his mother at Chamberlin S.D.

 

Druggist Joe Arbs came down from New Ulm this week to assist in Morland's drug store a few days during the absence of the proprietor.

 

Srgt. Dave Sovie, of Co. L, 21st U.S. Infantry, now stationed at Ft. Logan , Denver , Colorado , is here on a furlough and will visit friends a few days.

 

Dr. A.J. Simpson of St. James, the eye specialist, made his regular visit to this city this week. Dr. Simpson has been making this territory for over six years and has worked up a fine practice. He is a master of his profession, and does good work, which accounts for his growing practice.

 

Born -- On Friday, Jan. 18th, 1907 , to Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Smith, a son.

 

F. McFarlin of Adrian was in the city Wednesday.

 

Mrs. R.P. Dorgan is spending a few days in Minneapolis visiting her sister.

 

J.X. Peterson, a prominent farmer of Loraine township, was a caller Monday.

 

Robert L. Morland is attending a meeting of the state board of pharmacy at St. Paul .

 

Frank Patch of Hartley , Ia. , was here Monday on business. Mr. Patch owns a fine farm near this city.

 

C.H. Barnes, of Milwaukee and W.J. Uberstitz, of Pipestone are the new day and night clerks, respectively, at the Hotel Worthington.

 

A 3 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Nystrom of Bigelow township, died January 15th, after a weeks illness with pneumonia. The funeral was held from the Indian Lake Swedish Baptist church on Friday afternoon, Rev. Oberg officiating.

 

Christ Hogan has sold his pool hall fixtures to Wm. Devaney, who on Feb. 1st will open up in the Klasey building, recently occupied by the Ideal restaurant. The building has been remodelled and otherwise put in good repair for Mr. Devaney. His many friends will be pleased that he has decided to remain here. Mr. Hogan has not decided on his future plans.

 

Mr. G.W. Patterson recently received a letter from the officials of the Rock Island railway enquiring if Worthington had a commercial organization, and if not they would send one of their experts here to take the matter up with our people. The letter was turned over to Mr. A.R. Albertus, who is the head of the temporary organization of the Club formed last week, and he has asked the railroad company to send their representative to attend the meeting to be held here Feb. 5th, when the organization will be fully prefected [sic].

 

Adrian .

From the Democrat:

 

Mr. Timothy Cox, of Adrian, and Miss Ages Mulroy, of Lismore, were married in the Catholic church at Kenneth, Tuesday morning, January 15th, at 9:30 , Rev. Fr. Graeve officiating.

 

A large number of people were at the depot Wednesday to see Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Schuster start on their wedding trip. The Adrian Citizens Band played some appropriate selections while the party was waiting for the train and received a very liberal donation from Mr. Schuster, who requested the boys to spend half of it in showing themselves a good time. The teacher and many of the pupils of the public schools were at the station to bid the bride farewell.

 

Rushmore.

From the Enterprise :

 

E.S. Wemple was at Adrian Monday to consult the doctor in regard to Eddie's eye. Eddie hurt his eye sometime ago while playing at the school house and it has been giving him considerable trouble but is about well now.

 

Mrs. S.B. Bedford went up to St. Paul last Saturday to join Mr. Bedford and they will remain in St. Paul while the legislature is in session. Senator Bedford has taken a suite of rooms at Hotel Dartmouth and they will be pleased to have any of their friends in the district to call on them when they happen in the cities while the legislature is in session.

 

Brewster.

From the Tribune:

 

Carl Struebing a former resident of this vicinity, arrived here Monday from his home in Kansas to visit his brother in law, John Voss, and family for a few days. His son want to return to Minnesota , and Mr. Struebing came here with the intention of securing him a farm if a suitable one could be obtained. Mr. Struebing may also leave Kansas and located in Brewster for the rest of his days.

 

N.A. Arvidson has made a contract to trade his implement business in this place for a farm near Wilmar, the other party to the agreement being a gentleman named Roberts at Wilmar.

 

Wilmont.

From the Tribune:

 

Mr. S.K. Langsdale, who has been the station agent at this place for several years, has been promoted to the position of train dispatcher at Estherville , Iowa , and left for that place yesterday.

 

Mr. Joe Wachman and Wm. Kleve butchered a hog last week for Mrs. K. Karstens and family that weighed 830 pounds. The hog would have been three years old in the spring and was 3 ft 4 in. high and 6 ft. 10 in. long. Who can beat that.

 

Bigelow township.

 

Gust Rutkvist and Miss Esther Blomgren of Indian Lake spent last Sunday afternoon at the latter's home in Bigelow township.

 

Arvid Ledine left last week for Alta. Canada to look after his farm interests.

 

E.J. Thoren spent last Sunday at Indian Lake .

 

Elk.

 

Gardner Estes is suffering from a very sore hand.

 

Mrs. Studebaker spent Tuesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Eshelman.

 

R.E. Eikenberry is doing some work on the John Nelson place preparatory to his moving there in the spring.

 

John Kimmel returned last Saturday from Sheldon Iowa where he has been working for some time.

 

Frank E. Williams expects to start for Chicago next Monday with a load of cattle.

 

J.J. Filbrun returned last Monday from Edgerton.

 

An echo reports Miss Lottie Kunzman as being on the sick list.

 

Mark Eshleman purchased three Duroc Jersey sows from J. Schechter Jr. this week.

 

NEWS IN MINNESOTA

EVENTS OF A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

[NOTE: if you want more info about this article, please email me. People named in the article are below.]

Aaron Hill, Olmsted county.

John Wilkinson, St. Paul .

Judge Ozro B. Gould, Winona .

James Hall (Winnebago Indian), Minnesota City .

Charles A.J. Marsh, Minneapolis .

P.M. Ringdahl, Crookston.

Lydia Fielder, wife of Verne Fuller, Blue Earth.

Mrs. Erland Peterson, Otisville.

Eric Johnson, Mankato .

Ernest Dunlop, Brainerd.

Sakri Sandberg, Hitterdal.

Alexander Anderson, Thomas Crume; Moorhead .

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Source:

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

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