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Friday, July 3, 1908

JUNE WEDDINGS.

Mr. Ora A. Oberman, junior member of the firm of a. Oberman & Son, of this city, was married on Wednesday at Anoka , this state, to Miss Minnie Wicklund, a young lady who held a position as head nurse in a hospital at Anoka . Mr. and Mrs. Oberman are expected home today and will be tendered a reception at the home of the groom's father, west of town. The groom is one of Worthington 's rising young men, and has a large circle of friends, whom we take pleasure in joining in extending congratulations.

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Richard H. Matheson of Elk and Miss Addie V. Ely of Dewald were united in marriage by Rev. G.A. Cahoon at the home of the bride's parents Thursday morning, June 25, 19 08, at half-past ten o'clock.

The wedding march was played by Miss Hazel Pepple. Quite a number of friends and relatives witnessed the very pretty ceremony.

After the ceremony an elaborate wedding dinner was served.

The newly wedded pair left on the afternoon train for Iowa points and will shortly be at home to their many friends at the farm home of the groom in Elk.

Mr. and Mrs. Matheson are both well known and popular young people and start out in life with the best wishes of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

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Mr. Arthur Strube of Worthington township and Miss Emma Lahym of Davenport , Iowa , were quietly married in the presence of immediate relatives of the bride at the home of Rev. G.A. Cahoon, Sunday evening, June 28, 19 08 . Mr. and Mrs. Strube will take up their residence at West Point , Nebraska .

Crowell Bound Over.

Wm. Crowell, the transient arrested for the theft of a couple of harness and M.S. Smith's clarinet, was arraigned before Judge Dow, Monday and waived examination and was held to the Grand Jury. Crowell was inclined to fight the case but when confronted with the evidence in the hands of the County Attorney he changed his mind. The sheriff has recovered one of the harness and is trying to trace where the other harness and clarinet were disposed of.

LOCAL NEWS

C. King, the Org merchant, was a county seat visitor Wednesday.

H.G. Kuehne of Elk was in the city last Saturday doing trading.

A.R. Bielkey, the Reading merchant was in the city last Monday.

John Wilson returned yesterday from his trip to Spokane and Seattle .

Miss McCue, of Belle Plaines, has taken a position in Hart and Co's store.

Miss Minnie Kiel, of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.G. Kuehne in Elk.

Stewart Hart is making a trip through Iowa buying wool for the Hart Commission Co.

Banker R.J. Jones of Reading transacted business at the county seat between trains, last Monday.

Rev. W.A. Dennis and family of Luverne, arrived the first of the week to go into camp for the Chautauqua.

B.B. Austin, of Des Moines , Ia. , is a guest at the Smallwood home. Mr. Austin is a nephew of Mrs. Smallwood.

Mrs. Theo Bahls and daughter, of Round Lake , passed through Worthington , Saturday on their way up to Minneapolis .

F.A. Tripp the Round Lake merchant passed through town Tuesday on his way to St. Paul to attend the state convention.

Mr. Frank W. Hill, Mr. Jack C. Hill and Mrs. R. Mahling were called home on account of the serious illness of their father Mr. G.W. Hill.

There will be a special service in St. John's Episcopal Church Sunday morning at half past nine , Rev. W.A. Dennis and Rev. W.H. Pond will officiate.

Miss Ethel Patterson is clerking in Barber & Keith's store.

W.E. Oxford of Seward was in the city on business yesterday.

Mrs. E.J. Helmick visited in Sioux Falls the first of the week.

W.M. Evans returned Monday from a business trip to Gowrie , Ia.

Ernest Swanson and wife were in from route 5 yesterday doing trading.

Miss Opal Lehrs has returned from a month's visit in Minneapolis .

E.A. Tripp of Round Lake transacted business at the county capitol yesterday.

Col. J.A. Town is at Sherburne this week attending a G.A.R. encampment.

Mrs. Lee Shell entertained a party of lady friends at bridge whist Wednesday afternoon.

Born -- On Monday, June 29, to Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Ledine, of Bigelow township, a daughter.

W.E. Moses of Northfield spent a number of days here this week looking after his hardware business.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tilman of Clarion, Iowa , were visitors at the J.C. Williamson home a few days ago.

F.C. Brace is displaying today a new line of the greatest jewelry sensation of the day. Watch his window.

Joe Ullrich, one of the prominent farmers of the town of Worthington was in the city on business Wednesday.

T.H. Creever has accepted a position in Goff & Deen's grocery store, where he will be pleased to greet all his friends.

Mrs. Wm. Barton and daughter Susie of Zion City, Ill., visited a few days at the A.F. Dring home this week.

Rev. C.O. Swan returned Tuesday from Chicago , where he had spent two weeks attending the synod of his church.

G.W. Patterson is on a business trip in the northern part of the state and is expected to be absent until the first of the week.

Will and Ed Ullrich returned on Wednesday from their claims at Haswell , Col. , and will remain here until after the threshing season closes.

John Lochmer, wife and son, returned on Wednesday from their visit to Texas , Oklahoma , Illinois and Indiana , and report having had a very pleasant time.

A.M. Hagerman of Loraine township was in the city on business on Wednesday and made this office a pleasant call. Mr. Hagerman says the crops are looking fair in his section of the county considering the weather.

The Revs. C.C. Pollit and W.H. Knowlton will start on their fourth annual missionary journey on July 15th. They will visit Worthington and adjacent points on dates as follows: Fulda , July 20th; Slayton, July 21st; Pipestone, July 22d; Jasper, July 23d; Worthington , July 24th.

Fred Trunk was in town Wednesday doing trading.

Harry B. Lewis has put up a new awning in front of his store.

C.E. Sims was out surveying on L.S. Kenney's farm this week.

The Grand has been closed for six weeks on account of the hot weather.

Mrs. Emma Wills of Round Lake was a Worthington visitor on Tuesday.

Miss Edith Bear is assisting in the telephone central during the chautauqua.

G.C. Borst, of Dalls county, Iowa , is here on a visit at the home of A. Oberman.

For rent -- 5 room cottage, 2½ blocks from State Bank. Enquire of Mrs. J.P. Biltgen.

Ernest Sterling went to Minneapolis Wednesday, where he will spend a few days visiting his sister.

Mrs. Hattie C. Thom and daughter Grace, of Omaha , are here on a visit at the home of her brother, E.K. Smith.

G.W. Patterson, R.L. Morland and F.L. Humiston left on Tuesday for St. Paul to attend the state convention.

The Lemon Club met at the home of Miss Emma Geelson, Wednesday evening July first and a very enjoyable time is reported.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred North returned last week from Loraine , Wyoming , where they have resided the past year. Mr. North will seek employment in this section again.

A.T. Latta has decorated the front of his dry goods store with a number of handsome polished brass signs. Mr. Latta is one of the most progressive business hustlers in the county.

J.E. Moberg who was confined at the Worthington hospital for five weeks, with an attack of pneumonia is able to be around town again. He will remain on the invalid call for several weeks yet, however.

Mrs. E.K. Smith on Saturday and Tuesday gave the last two of the series of 11:30 breakfasts which have been the society event of the week. All functions were well attended and proved very enjoyable affairs.

Mayor W.E. Madison and family last week moved into their handsome new residence, which has just been completed. They have a handsome and well appointed home in which to enjoy life, a fact on which their many friend take pleasure in congratulating them.

Peter Johnson of Indian Lake , was in the city on business Thursday.

A. Oberman went to Anoka the first of the week to attend the wedding of his son, Ora.

Harry Hobson and family have been visiting Mrs. Hobson's parents at Round Lake this week.

Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Dodge and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Suddaby spent Sunday with friends at Round Lake .

O.G. Grundsten made a trip to Minneapolis the first of the week to consult a medical specialist.

Dr. J.N. Gould is sporting a robust boil on his left cheek, which greatly mars his Adonis-like countenance.

Chas. Saxon, one of the substantial young hustlers of Indian Lake , was at the county seat on business yesterday.

J.M. Bergland and wife returned to their home in Illinois yesterday, after a visit at the home of Ernest Swanson, on route 5, and other relatives.

Mrs. C.R. Mercer arrived last Saturday from Illinois , to join her husband, the new superintendent of the electric plant. They will live in the W.G. Ramage residence.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Rew returned this week from a visit of several weeks in Iowa . Mrs. Rew had spent several weeks at Colfax Springs, taking the water cure.

Miss Vick will leave the first of the week for Jackson to visit her father for a few weeks before going to Chicago to take a course at a summer school.

Fraternity Lodge No. 101, A.F. & A.M., on Monday evening conferred the 3d degree on J.E. Salstrom of Bigelow and Dr. Massa, of Brewster. The ceremony was followed by a banquet.

 

LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Roy Neuman is visiting in St. James.

G.W. Roth made a business trip to Sioux City last Monday.

C.A. Cedarblade and wife of Seward, were in the city yesterday.

D.E. and C.W. Hutton, of route 3, were in the city on a trading trip.

Emil Erickson, of Sturgeon Lake , this state, is here on a visit with old friends.

Conrad Johnson of Seward was in the city yesterday closing up a deal for a farm in Sweden .

Misses Nell and Margaret Whitehead of Rochester , are camping at the Chautauqua grounds, as guests of Miss Nell Addington.

Mrs. Ed. Marple of Minneapolis , and A.O. Steffens, of Red Wing, are expected to spend the Fourth with their mother, Mrs. J.P. Biltgen, and other relatives.