AN ESTIMABLE CITIZEN
Life of Charles J. Smallwood One Well Worth Copying.
As noted in these columns
last week, Charles J. Smallwood was suddenly stricken with death on Thursday
afternoon last, the details of which were given at that time. In his death the
The funeral services were
held from his late residence on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Wm. Fletcher
and were largely attended, but interment was not made until Monday afternoon,
when a private funeral was held attended only by immediate relatives, with short
prayer service at the cemetery.
Mr. Smallwood was one man of
whom no one spoke aught but good. He had no enemies. To know him was to like
him, and his death cast a gloom over
Charles J. Smallwood was
born in McHenry county, Ill.,
At an early age he removed
with his parents to
He was engaged for a number
of years in the grocery and lumber business and put in the first telephone
system at
He was married at
Mr. Smallwood had been
honored by his fellow citizens by election to various village offices, all of
which he filled with credit to the village and honor to himself. In 1895 he was
president of the village council and for the past eight years has been a member
of the board of education, serving as treasurer of that body. He was also
secretary of the Chautauqua association and a member of the Carnegie library
board.
He leaves to mourn his
untimely death, a wife, three children, as above mentioned, a brother, Clifford
Smallwood of
Submits to Operation.
W.H. Buchan on Friday
submitted to an operation for the removal of a small tumor from his right foot,
from which he has suffered for some time. The operation was a success in every
way and he is now at Dr. Weidow & Mork's hospital where he will remain until
his wound is entirely healed.
Advertised Letters.
The following letters remain
uncalled for in the postoffice at
S'MORE LOCALS
L.J. Hart of
The Twentieth Century club
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C.A. Sibley.
Mrs. E.C. Pannell was the
guest of friends in the twin cities a few days this week.
Dr. A.b. Williams, of
Wilmont, was a visitor to the county seat Wednesday.
C.E. Sims and Fred Jobins
were in Miloma Wednesday on business for the tile works.
Dr. A.M. Vail of Rock
Rapids, was in the city Monday on professional business.
Miss Marie Rosdell, of
Will Eckstrom left Tuesday
for
Oscar Lake of Random Lake,
Mrs. James Montgomery and
daughter, Ruth, were in
Mrs. A.C. Dickens of
Rev. C.M. Johnson, pastor of
the Swedish Mission church, will preach at the Robinson school house, 8 miles
south of town, Sunday at
Among those who went from
F. Kieth of
Editor E.E. Loverin of the
Ellsworth News, was circulating among
James Mann, who has been up
at Mountain Lake for the past week in charge of Kelly's apple sale, returned
home Monday to substitute upon one of the rural routes.
Misses Rose Perry and Lulu
Lamm of Adrian, operators in the telephone exchange at that place, were in
attendance at the funeral of C.J. Smallwood, Monday afternoon.
Herman Nelson of Slayton,
candidate for the legislature on the republican ticket, was in the city Monday
and Tuesday, looking after his political interests and shaking hands with
friends. Mr. Nelson expresses himself as well satisfied with the outlook in this
district.
Frank Crane and family of
J.P. Vail, who recently
returned from an extended trip through the east, will leave Saturday for Lynden,
Wash., where he will visit with his son for a couple of months, after which he
will make a tour of the Pacific coast, visiting most of the principal cities and
will spend considerable time in Los Angeles. He expects to be absent about six
months.
Word has been received here
that Roy Lewis, mention of whose illness was made in these columns some weeks
ago, is failing rapidly at the home of his parents at Wilmont. He is afflicted
with tuberculosis, and the news that he is not improving will be received with
genuine regret by his many friends in
Harris Darling, who has been
in St. Paul for some time returned home last Saturday, and as he was not feeling
well, a physician was called who diagnosed the case as typhoid fever. He is at
present at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Darling, where he is
receiving every care, and a rapid recovery is anticipated.
Local Intelligence
Geo. Mohr of Sibley was a
Tuesday visitor to this city.
H.G. Myers spent Sunday with
his family in this city.
Jacob Wilson spent Monday
with
John D. Wood made a business
trip to Heron Lake Monday.
R.W. Terry of Slayton, was a
Dr. Williams of Wilmont, was
in the city on business Friday.
R.H. Dieckhoff left Monday
for a business trip to
M.A. Mattison of the
Rushmore Enterprise was in the city Tuesday.
C. Helm came down from
Brewster Saturday on a business mission.
John Hodge of Estherville,
was transacting business in this city Saturday.
Manly P. Thornton of
John Buhner and wife of
Mrs. Dr. Gholz was the guest
the first of the week of friends in
Fred Glovke of Lismore, made
a business call on
D.E. Harvey of Brewster, had
business which called him to this city Monday.
Manuel Cross of
George A. Fish and L.L.
Schwab of
H.G. Hawkins of
Mrs. E.K. Smith spent a few
days with her parents at Rock Rapids,
H.L. Kimmel and D. Sullivan
of Reading were business visitors to
Harry Ferguson of Luverne,
was in the city Monday between trains, enroute to
C.F. Modisett of Bigelow,
came up Tuesday to call on friends and take in the democratic rally.
Mrs. Harvey Rew and Mrs. Dr.
C.P. Dolan spent a few days this week with
Miss Blanche Matteson came
down from
T.F. Carey of Ellsworth, was
in the city Monday on business pertaining to the probate court.
Miss Marguerite Becker, who
is working in Brewster, spent Sunday with her parents in the city.
J.S. Randolph and wife of
Brewster were calling upon
Dr. H.P. Ritchie of
Mrs. J. Casereto and
daughter, Olga, left Monday afternoon for a short visit with relatives at
Miss Grace Smith left Monday
for Weiser,
Virgil Fellows who has been
working at
George A. Ogle of
Dr. Jensen of Beaver Creek,
spent a few minutes between trains Tuesday with his class mate, Dr. B.O. Mork.
Mrs. A.R. Albertus and her
guest, Miss Kate Morris, went to
Mrs. Homer J. Vosburg of
A.J. Schaeffer of the Adrian
Democrat, was in attendance at the Johnson-Hammond speech Tuesday afternoon.
Karl Kent Smith, one of the
Advance-Herald force spent a few days in Brewster, assisting the Brewster
Tribune.
Mrs. J.S. Cocks returned to
her home in Kinbrae Monday morning, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Eastman.
Rev. Swan went to
Milo White and wife, of
Miss Helen P. Decker, who
has been the guest for a couple of weeks of Samuel Rose and family, returned to
her home in
Supt. Slaker of the
Charles Mitchell, formerly
in the drug business in this city, but now located at
Harry King and Robt. Lueck
of New Germany, Carver county, spent a few days with Wm. Burchard this week and
took a nice lot of wild ducks as momentoes of [The
rest of this article got cut off.]
Al Grant of Luverne, who
installed the Grand in this city, and has been operating a similar playhouse in
Luverne, has remodeled the same and put in a stage and scenery and will run
vaudeville in connection.
Charles Wilson,
superintendent of this division of the Rock Island railroad, accompanied by his
wife, came up from Estherville and were present at the funeral services for C.J.
Smallwood Sunday afternoon, returning home Monday.
H.D. Wendt of Sibley was in
the city Tuesday. Mr. Wendt, who with his brother has been operating the Sibley
creamery, reports that the effort to place the basis is proving a successful
venture, and that in the near future the business will be conducted along
co-operative lines.
Last Saturday was the
birthday anniversary of Mrs. J.E. Erickson, and accordingly several of the
neighbors were invited in Saturday afternoon to assist her in celebrating the
event. The afternoon was spent in social intercourse and refreshments were
served, after which the guests departed, wishing their hostess many happy
returns of her natal day.
The ladies of the W.R.C.
gave a supper and quilt raffle at the Grand Army hall Friday night. The supper
was so liberally patronized that late comers could not be served, owing to the
fact that a larger crowd was in attendance than the ladies anticipated. Miss
Bessie Scott held No. 10, which proved to be the lucky one, and drew the quilt.
Attorney John Flynn and
Arnold Tschirgi left Tuesday afternoon for Vale,
A new innovation at the
morning service at the Congregational church is the addition of a male
quartette. The quartette is under the direction of Miss Jeannette Carlton, and
the efforts of the singers upon their first appearance last Sunday morning were
heartily appreciated by those in attendance at the service. The gentlemen
composing the quartette are Ben Hilyard, Joe Hilyard, George Lawson and [The
rest of this article got cut off.]
Art Rose went to
COURT ADJOURNS.
October Term Completed Wednesday - Cases Disposed of.
The October term of district
court has finished its labors and adjourned. The jury was dismissed on Monday,
and the court finished up Wednesday. The following cases were disposed of this
week:
M.F. Smith vs. B.F. Holland.
Dismissed because of failure of plaintiff to appear.
Henry Wolfer vs. J.
Michelsen et al. Dismissed.
First National Bank, of
John Ackerman vs. John
Scholtes, et al. Dismissed.
Mark Graves vs. John M.
Glovka. Dismissed.
Milton Herbert vs. Clara B.
Swanman. Dismissed.
C.M. Olson, et al. vs. Henry
Teitenberg. Continued by consent of both parties to next general term of court.
Fred Hartwig, et al. vs.
John Buhner. Verdict for plaintiff in sum of $130. Stay of proceedings for
thirty days ordered.
Mike Mead vs. Fred L.
Humiston, et al. Settled and dismissed.
State of Minnesota vs.
Albert Thompson. Dismissed.
State of Minnesota vs. W.E.
Roberts. Defendant failed to appear, and judgement ordered against him for
taxes, penalties and costs.
State vs. W.E. Roberts. Same
finding as above.
State vs. M.F. Smith.
Judgement entered against defendant for taxes, penalties, interest and costs.
C. Synkerson vs. J.F.
Ulrich, et ux. Continued to next general term of court.
State of Minnesota vs.
Lawrence Esser. Dismissed by plaintiff paying costs of action.
State of Minnesota vs. F.A.
Zehringer. Continued to next general term of court.
State of Minnesota, vs. Fred
Pabst, charged with assault in third degree. Fine ordered of $50 and costs
amounting in all to $97.40, or imprisonment in county jail for not to exceed 100
day. Fine paid and defendant and bondsmen released.
State of Minnesota vs. Ben
Berning, uttering forged instrument. Sentenced to state reformatory at hard
labor.
State of Minnesota vs.
August Nelson, larceny in second degree. Sentenced to state reformatory at hard
labor.
Kinbrae
John Schreiber returned to
Milwaukee Tuesday.
Mrs. G.C. Winchell made a
trip to Fulda Friday.
Mrs. J.S. Cocks returned
from Worthington Monday.
E.W. Bletter, who formerly
lived here, was renewing old acquaintances Monday and Tuesday.
Nic. Fox and Mr. Yordan,
both of Chicago, have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Foehr, Mr.
Foehr being Mr. Fox's brother-in-law.
Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Bilman, of
Ground was broken Tuesday
morning for the new bank building, by contractor John Locker and a force of
workmen who arrived from Lakefield Monday. The work for the laying the
foundation is being vigorously prosecuted, and, the weather permitting, the
superstructure will be rushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
----End Transcription----
Source:
Microfilm,