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Friday, June 28, 1907
 

BABY ON DOOR STEP

Three Weeks Old Infant Left at Dr. Dolan's Door Wednesday Night.

Child's Mother Discovered Shortly Afterwards and Owns Up

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People mentioned in article:

Dr. C.P. Dolan

Miss Lizzie Wade (of Nobles county and Iowa ).

Company F Home From Camp.

Company F returned from Camp Lakeview Wednesday night covered with the glories of war -- we mean the rifle range and parade grounds. They added to the honors taken last year, especially on the rifle range.

BOYS RECEIVE SENTENCE.

Claude Ventioner and Fred Netter Plead Guilty to Grand Larceny in Second Degree.

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Deaths

Mrs. Rasmussen died at her home in Clary addition last Saturday. The funeral was conducted from the Congregational Church, of which the deceased was a member, Monday afternoon at two o'clock . The pastor being out of the city the service was conducted by Rev. G.A. Cahoon. The church choir furnished the music. Mrs. Rasmussen, who was 52 years of age, had resided here for some time and was known to many. Her two sons, Henry and William, who have resided with their mother, were present at the funeral, as was also an elder brother from Lismore.

The funeral of Mrs. Wilkinson, mother of Mrs. Truax, was conducted from the latter's home in Clary addition, June 14th, at two o'clock , by Rev. G.A. Cahoon. The deceased had resided in Worthington for some years, but was unable to go out but little. She was 54 years of age and had three children living, all of whom were present at the funeral. Her son and daughter, Eva, reside in North Dakota . Interment was made in the Worthington cemetery.

LITTLE LIFE CRUSHED OUT

Five Year Old Boy Run Over By a Dray at Rushmore

A terrible shocking accident occurred at Rushmore one day last week. The five-year old son of B.E. Foster, met a terrible death in that village about five o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Foster, who is a drayman, was hauling a heavy load of sand, and the boy was riding on the load behind him. In attempting to move about the boy slid off and one of the hind wheels passed over his chest, crushing it almost flat. Mr. Foster picked the poor little fellow up and carried him home, where he died in a few minutes.

The funeral was held at Sibley last Thursday.

Father and Three Sons in the Ministry.

Rev.. W.P. Ten Broeck and his three ordained sons conducted the service Sunday evening at St. Stephen's Episcopal mission, Randolph and View sts.

The elder Dr. Ten Broeck is one of the pioneer rectors in Minnesota . He is in his 66th year and for several years he has been stationed at Faribault . The youngest of three sons is Rev. R.C. Ten Broeck, who was ordained Sunday morning by Bishop Edsall at St. Mary's Episcopal church, Merriam Park. Rev. George H. Ten Broeck, the eldest son, is rector of St. Mary's at Merriam Park , and Rev. J.A. Ten Broeck is in charge of a Calument ( Mich. ) parish. The newly ordained rector will be stationed at Windom. -- St. Paul Daily News.

Arrested for Operating Blind Pig

Marshall S.A. Roshon on Friday afternoon arrested Geo. Giles on a charge of operating a blind pig. The marshal says he caught his man in the act of dispensing of beer in the barn on Mr. White's place on 9th street . The defendant was taken before Judge Dow on Saturday and his hearing was set for today.

NOBLES COUNTY NOTES

Indian Lake .

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson celebrated their third wedding anniversary last Sunday.

Roy Anderson accompanied by his nephews, Emery and Milton Nordberg, returned from Sioux Falls last Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Johnson completed their twenty-fifth year of married life last Sunday.

Philathea met with Miss Ida Nystrom last Tuesday evening.

Rev. Oberg left last week for the northern part of the state to be in attendance at the Baptist conference.

Mrs. John Brostrom [Bostrum?] of Sioux City spent several days last week visiting friends.

Mr. Fred left Saturday for Wilmont returning Monday with some full blooded stock hogs.

Elk.

This community will regret to learn that Irwin Smith is suffering with a broken limb.

A sister of Mrs. Frank Bickness returned home Wednesday after spending some time visiting here.

Mr. A.F. Eshleman and wife, R.C. Free and wife and W.S. Ramer and wife took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. Schecter.

Brewster.

From the Tribune.

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Voak moved Monday into the Erickson house, which they recently bought, and George has since been running around with his overalls on and a piece of stovepipe in his hands.

Adrian .

From the Democrat.

Miss Nettie Ellsworth and Mr. Frank Frakes were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Ellsworth, in Adrian , Friday evening, June 14th, 1907 , by Rev. H.M. Hancock.

Miss Maude Graves, who recently graduated from the Johnson school of oratory and dramatic art, will give a dramatic recital at the Adrian opera house, Friday, June 28th. As will be seen from the program, the entertainment will include pleasing vocal and instrumental numbers.

B. Esser's new barn on his farm in Lismore township was badly wrecked by the wind last Sunday night. The building was moved on the foundation and the middle forced in for two or three feet.

Bigelow.

From the Signal.

Attorney Town , one of the leading lawyers of the county, came down from the county seat Tuesday afternoon and spent a few hours in the village.

Raymond Steffins, of Worthington , came down from his home on Sunday afternoon and visited at the home of his aunt, Mrs. John E. Salstrom, until Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Hugh Mitchell and daughter departed Thursday afternoon for Seattle , Wash. They will travel west over the Northern Pacific but will return over the Canadian Pacific. They will visit at different points of interest as well as at Ed Mitchell's, who is holding down a claim in Washington , and expect to be absent about two months.

Rushmore.

From the Enterprise .

J.B. Ludlow left Monday night for a two week's trip through the northern part of Minnesota and the two Dakotas on real estate business for the Rushmore Land Co.

Rev. and Mrs. H. Wehrenberg are in St. Paul this week visiting friends and will go from there to Amboy to visit Mrs. Wehrenberg's mother and will not get home until the first of July.

News was received from Minneapolis yesterday of the birth of a ten pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Innes. George writes that the new heir has already spoken for a quarter section of Canada land.

Wilmont.

From the Tribune.

Lizzie and Dorotha Ryan, of Worthington , spent several days the first of the week visiting with Mamie and Winnie O'Connor.

Mrs. W. Ager, of Worthington , mother of our townsmen, Ray and Walter Ager, visited with her sons a few days the first of the week.

LOCAL NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Sterling are visiting a daughter in Minneapolis this week.

A new cement sidewalk is being laid in front of Wm. Clark's residence.

Henry Pfiel and J.H. Schuck made a business trip to LaPorte City , Ia. , last week.

Mrs. Fred Parker and children are here on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson.

Rev. W.H. Pond, of Wilder, filled the pulpit at the Episcopal Church Sunday evening and preached a very fine sermon.

Mrs. S.M. Atkinson and daughter, of New London , Conn. , and Mrs. J.B. Haddock, of Minneapolis , sister and niece of Judge C.W.W. Dow are guests at the Dow home.

LOCAL NEWS

Peter Anderson, of Loraine, was in the city Monday.

Senator S.B. Bedford, of Rushmore, was in the city Tuesday.

Erick Ledine, of Bigelow, was in the city Monday doing trading.

Jos. Lenz, of Adrian , had business in the probate court on Tuesday.

Geo. R. Shaw, of Little Rock township, had business before the probate court Tuesday.

Peter Jacobson, a prominent farmer living near Ocheeda lake, was in the city Monday doing trading.

Mrs. Will Hawley, of Escanaba , Mich. , is home on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wolven.

Andy Dillman left on Monday for Blue Earth City , where he will spend a week visiting with relatives and friends.

Mr. Edward Woodworth and Miss Nina Henderson, prominent young people of Ocheyedan, were married at Luverne last week.

Mrs. Wilburn, of Sibley, stopped off here Wednesday to visit friends while on her way to Minneapolis to visit her daughter, Mrs. F.M. Hickman.

J.A. Cashel was called to Arcadia , Wisconsin , Tuesday on business. That section was visited by a cyclone, and he went up to look after some insurance.

While watching the circus parade last Friday Mrs. A.T. Latta was taken with a fainting spell. She was conveyed to her home in a carriage and was confined to her bed for a couple of days.

Judge and Mrs. Wilson last week attended the wedding of Miss Smith of Heron Lake . The bride was a former teacher in the Worthington schools. Rev. Lanham performed the ceremony.

Mrs. A.C. Dickens and son, Harold, returned last week from a visit of several weeks at Webster City, Iowa. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Gladys Humbird, who will visit her a couple of weeks.

Rev. and Mrs. G.G. Schmid and family left last Monday for St. Paul , where they will spend ten days visiting relatives and friends and attend a reunion of the Schmid family, which occurs this week. There will be no service at the German Evangelical Church next Sunday.

G.T. Bulick was down from Reading Friday.

Mrs. J.C. Jessen, of Loraine, is on the sick list this week.

Paul Cooper, of Adrian , was a Worthington visitor last Saturday.

Mrs. W.J. Dodge and Mrs. James Suddaby made a trip to Sioux City Monday.

Mrs. J.G. Mitchell returned on Wednesday from a visit with relatives in Iowa .

Dr. Frank Hough, of Sibley was here Tuesday, assisting Dr. Wiedow in surgical work.

J.F. Cass, of Summit Lake , was in the city Friday taking in the sights and the show.

Mrs. Harvey Rew on Tuesday entertained the Euchre Club. A pleasant session is reported.

Miss Esther Harding visited at the home of Mrs. J.C. Williamson, in Loraine, Wednesday.

Mr. John Montgomery is going about this week with a lame leg, caused by the kick of a horse, Friday.

Mr. Staufer, of the amusement parlor, informs us that the ladies day at the place has been changed from Thursday to Wednesday.

John Bleidorn of Round Lake , was brought up here Monday night to be treated at Dr. Wiedow's office for a wound received by a rusty nail.

Mrs. John Hansberger was made the victim of a very pleasant birthday surprise party on Tuesday by a large number of her lady friends. A very pleasant time is reported.

The promptness with which the Degree of Honor transacts business was demonstrated last week, when the funeral benefits of the lodge in the case of Mrs. W. Moberly was paid the day before the funeral.

Rev. Edward W. Lanham will leave next Monday on a ten day's vacation, during which he will visit friends in southern Iowa . There will be no preaching service at the Presbyterian Church during his absence.

J. Buckio and V.E. Hitchcock have rented the Wilson building, next to Harry Lewis' store, where they will conduct a piano sale for the next 60 days, or more, as the business may justify. They handle the Price and Teeple pianos, an instrument well and favorably known in the east, but just being introduced in the west. They will open up with a car load of pianos and organs.

Col. J.A. Town went to Lismore yesterday on legal business.

Bun Becker, of Adrian , was a guest of Ed. Lawton last week.

Mrs. C.B. Fairfield, of St. James, came down Thursday to visit relatives.

Miss Mae Leverich, of Mankato , was a guest at the M.P. Mann residence this week.

Dr. Humiston reports three more cases of smallpox in Bigelow township, all in one family.

J.H. Howard, of Hancock county, Ill. , is visiting his sister, Mrs. D.W. Chute, near Wilmont.

Mrs. Willis Maxwell went to Alexandria last Saturday to visit her mother, who is seriously ill.

Senator Dan Shell has bought a handsome new two-seated buggy of quite metropolitan appearance.

Andrew Nelson, of Bigelow township, is making extensive improvements on his farm residence.

Miss Mary Johnson left on Wednesday for Hot Springs , S.D. , to visit her sister, Mrs. F.E. Walker.

Little Myrtle and Curtis James, of Rushmore, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. J.H. James and Vivan Hobson, this week.

Geo. Asquith and Matt Homan, assessors of Larkin and Lismore, respectively, were in the city yesterday and turned over their books to the county auditor.

Lars Larson, an old settler of Indian Lake township, aged 75, on Wednesday sustained a compound fracture of the leg below the knee as the result of a runaway. Owing to his advanced age the injury will naturally be slow in healing.

Mrs. Christ Hogan and daughters left on Wednesday afternoon for Lemars , Ia. , to join Mr. Hogan, who has bought an interest in a meat market there, and where they will make their future home.

Rev. C.O. Swan on Wednesday moved into the Dahlberg house, on 5th avenue . The Swedish parsonage will be moved away to make room for a handsome new structure.

Mr. and Mrs. I.F. Kelley left the first of the week for Rochester , where Mrs. Kelley will submit to a critical surgical operation. Her many friends will hope for a successful outcome of the same. A sister of Mrs. Kelley is keeping house during their absence.

A.C. Stevenson, state agent for the Northwestern Life Ins. Co., of Milwaukee , was in the city Tuesday.

Bruce Yale returned Wednesday from Butte , Mont. , where he went last week with the intention of attending the funeral of Mrs. Yale, but the remains had been shipped back to Iowa for interment before his arrival, so he missed connections.

Ben Jansen, of Seward, was in the city yesterday.

Vernon Hayden spent a few days in Minneapolis the first of the week visiting.

Oscar Schmidt, of Elgin , Ill. , is visiting at the home of J.D. Rippberger.

W.H. Sievert, the Wilmont lumberman, was a county seat visitor yesterday.

Local News.

J.E. Sims, of Sheldon, was a Worthington visitor last Friday.

Herman Hart made a brief business visit to St. Louis last week.

Dr. DeCoster, of Windom, assisted by Drs. Geyerman and Manson, performed a difficult stomach operation last Friday, at the Worthington hospital.

Among the Heron Lake people here last Friday attending the circus were the following: Mrs. Jos. Gates, Mrs. Daniel Peffer, Mr. and Mrs. Pres Treninger.

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

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