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Friday, October 9, 1908

D.J. Atrops Dead.

D.J. Atrops, known to nearly all the people of the village as Jake Atrops, died at 2:30 Monday morning from typhoid-pneumonia. Deceased was 35 years of age, and had been employed for several years as section foreman on the Sioux Falls branch of the Omaha railroad. About three weeks ago he complained of feeling ill and requested the company to send a man here to relieve him, which was done, and about a week previous to his demise he took to his bed from which he never arose. On Saturday it became apparent that he could not long survive and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Atrops, of New Ulm, were summoned, and were with him when the end came. The remains were taken to New Ulm Monday morning, being accompanied by his parents, his wife and family going up Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday morning.

Deceased was married and leaves to mourn his loss a widow and four small children. A sister in Minneapolis and his aged parents also survive him.

Injured in Ruanway.

While returning to her home on the Oliver and Madison farm, Mrs. Earle, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Doyle, who is visiting her from Nebraska , met with a peculiar runaway accident last Thursday afternoon. In some manner the pole broke, causing the horses to take fright and run away throwing the occupants of the buggy to the ground. In some unaccountable manner, Mrs. Doyle became entangled in the wheel of the vehicle and suffered a severe fracture of the ankle. Mrs. Earle's little daughter who was also in the conveyance, was badly shaken up, but Mrs. Earle escaped injury. A physician was hastily summoned and Mrs. Doyle's injuries attended to, and she is now resting easier, but it will be several days before she will regain the use of the injured limb.

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J.C. Williamson and family are entertaining Mesdames Charles Wright and Lydia Hastings and Miss Carrie Hobart, of Carthage , Ill. They will also extend their visit to other friends and relatives in this vicinity.

MacDonald-Wetherall.

At Spencer, Ia. , on Monday, September 21, occurred the wedding of Miss Pearl Wetherall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Wetherall, of this city, and Mr. J.W. MacDonald.

The wedding came as a surprise to the many friends of the bride in this city. While the event was not unexpected, no one, not even the relatives of the bride, expected it to be consummated at such an early date, but all join in wishing the happy couple all the choicest of blessings.

The groom is a traveling salesman and his bride has been employed as trimmer in a millinery establishment at Spencer. She will remain in her position until the close of the millinery season, after which the happy couple will take up their residence at Watertown , S.D. , where they will be at home to their many friends.

An Interpreter Necessary.

Richard Engstrom, a well-known character about the village, was arrested Tuesday night by Officer Duel and locked up. The specific charge against Engstrom was intoxication, a habit he is addicted to, and after a night in the lockup he was brought before Justice Dow to answer to the charge, but when the case was called and the warrant read to Engstrom he could not be made to understand the nature of the proceedings, so an interpreter was sworn in in the person of S. Kinlund, and through his efforts the defendant was made to realize that he was charged with drunkenness, which constitutes a breach of village etiquette, to which charge he pleaded guilty and was fined $5 and costs, amounting to a trible over $8, which he paid and was released from custody.

Engstrom is a laborer and an industrious worker, but has acquired an appetite for liquor, and at such times is inclined to be boisterous and it was this tendency which caused his appearance in police court Wednesday. He is married, and the father of a family.

S'MORE LOCALS

A.F. Diehn, of Round Lake , paid a visit to Worthington Tuesday.

W.H. Whalen, of Wilmont, was a business visitor Wednesday.

John N. McChord, of Adrian , was in transacting business in Worthington friends [??].

C.S. Morton, of Rushmore, was in Worthington Wednesday on a business mission.

J.C. Thompson and wife, of Round Lake , spent Monday with Worthington friends.

J.H. Bryden and daughter, Miss Mabel, of Rushmore, were callers at Worthington on Tuesday last.

Mrs. George Baker left Wednesday morning for Manitowac , Wis. , where she will visit with relatives.

A baby girl has taken up her abode with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. West. The event dates from October 3d.

The infant daughter of C.E. Sims and wife was quite ill the first of the week, but is recovering rapidly.

B.C. Baker, of Iowa Falls , Iowa , is being entertained this week by his son, "Bud" Baker, on Third avenue .

Miss Addie Rowe, of Rushmore, who has been the guest of Q. Barnes and family, returned home Wednesday.

Clyde Tripp, of Round Lake , was in Worthington for a short time Monday on his way to Adrian on a business trip.

The W.R.C. will give a supper in G.A.R. hall, Friday, October 23d. Will begin serving at 5:30 . A quilt will be raffled.

Attorney J.F. Flynn returned home yesterday from an extended business trip to Nevada , Colorado and other western states.

Miss Blenda Carlson returned to Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon after an extended visit with friends and relatives in and around Worthington .

Mrs. John Kraft and Miss Sophie Kraft left Wednesday morning for Claire , Mich. , where they will spend some time with relatives and friends.

Miss Ada Ainsworth, of Council Bluffs , Iowa , arrived Tuesday afternoon to accept the position of teacher the new room established in the public schools.

Rev. Swan and Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Peterson, went to St. Paul Wednesday, where they will attend the fiftieth anniversary of the Swedish Lutheran conference.

E.E. Salmon, accompanied by his brother, from Laporte , Iowa , are visiting here this week. Mr. Salmon was formerly engaged in the restaurant business in Worthington .

Mrs. J.E. Darling and daughter, Mrs. Alvin Langley, of Rolette, N.D., and Mrs. Fred Darling, left Tuesday for an extended visit to friends in Nashville and other points in Tennessee.

Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Jones, of Dundee, came to Worthington Friday. Mr. Jones returned home Saturday, but Mrs. Jones remained in the city until Wednesday the guest of friends, taking medical treatment.

M.F. Twitchell left last week for Andover , O., for a visit among friends and relatives whom he has not seen for 23 years. Enroute he stopped over in Chicago for a visit with a daughter who resides in the windy city.

Daniel Shell went up to St. Paul Monday expecting to hear Gov. Hughes but was disappointed, his train being delayed owing to a freight wreck and did not reach St. Paul until the special carrying Gov. Hughes was leaving the city.

Mrs. Dr. Dodge went to Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon, where she will visit with the family of H.C. Franck. Mr. Franck is a conductor on the Omaha and a former resident of Worthington and is quite sick at present with stomach trouble of accute nature.

Nicholas Nelson, of Butte , Mont. , is in Worthington visiting his sister, Mrs. Chas. Hamstreet. Mr. Nelson is an experienced piano tuner and will remain here until the first of next week to tune pianos. Those desiring his services can leave orders at Palmer's music store.

Wheeler Doud, a former resident of Nobles county, but who for the past fourteen years has made his home in Oklahoma , is renewing old acquaintances this week. Mr. Doud formerly lived in Rushmore, but has many friends in Worthington who are glad to welcome him back.

William J. Corbett, of Wilmont, and Miss Ernestine Luloff, of Bramer county, Iowa , were quietly married in this city Saturday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Wm. Fletcher, who performed the ceremony. The young couple left at once for Wilmont, near which village they will make their home.

Little Marian Drake, who was so horribly mangled in a mower accident some weeks ago, has nearly recovered and is getting along nicely at her home near Brewster. The physicians were successful in saving the one foot and she now has almost complete control of the member. An artificial foot will be fitted to the other limb and it is hoped she will soon be around again.

Drs. Weidow and Mork have purchased from E.F. Buchan, the properties now occupied by them as an office and Dr. Weidow's residence, and in the spring will make quite extensive improvements. The contemplated changes will result in giving the physicians a modern, up-to-date sanitarium and hospital with all modern appliances where-with to treat patients and take care of surgical cases.

Local Intelligence

Miss Mabel Horne spent Tuesday in Brewster.

Mrs. John Lawson is the guest of relatives at Omaha .

H. Moeller, of Round Lake , was a business visitor Monday.

W.S. Wyatt and wife spent Sunday with friends at Mitchell , S.D.

George Fullwiller, of Round Lake , spent Monday in Worthington .

G.W. Luehrs went to Cherokee, Ia. , Monday for a visit with relatives.

Y.E. Wiley and wife, of Brewster, were callers at Worthington Saturday.

L.P. Gregory, of Adrian , was transacting business in Worthington Monday.

D.C. Eitrius, of Beaver Creek, was called to Worthington Monday by business.

G.W. Roth went to Brewster Monday to superintend some ditching work.

Rev. A. Heathcote, of Brewster, spent Sunday with Worthington friends.

Miss Elizabeth Thompson spent Friday evening and Saturday with Adrian friends.

A.B. Wilborn and wife, of Wilmont, were in Worthington between trains Monday.

The W.C.T.C. will meet with Mrs. Rev. G.G. Schmidt this (Friday) afternoon.

T.H. Prideaux and wife, of Rushmore, spent Monday with Worthington relatives.

Rev. Mueller, of Brewster, was in Worthington and held services Sunday _______.

Mrs. Jennie Pabodie, of Sioux City , Ia. , spent Sunday with the family of Rev. Wilder.

Mrs. L.R. Gohlz went down to Spirit Lake yesterday for a few days' visit with relatives.

Mrs. Myrtle Hommas, of Des Moines , Ia. , is the guest of her father, J.S. Tryon, this week.

Gould Wilson, of Little Rock , Ia. , spent Monday with his father, I.N. Wilson, and family.

A.W. Luehrs, who has been working in Omaha for some months past has returned to Worthington .

W.C. Wyatt, proprietor of the Bigelow townsite, was a business caller at the county seat Saturday.

T.A. Thorstensen, representing the Christensen Mill Co., of Madelia, was a business visitor Friday.

Mrs. J.O. Seaman, of Shelvybille , Ill. , was the guest of Rev. Wilder and family a few days this week.

Senator S.B. Bedford and wife, of Rushmore, were guests at the home of Charles Hamstreet and wife Sunday.

Mrs. F.E. North returned this week from a three weeks' visit with her friend, Mrs. H.D. Shaw, at Sioux Falls .

Mrs. J. Casereto went to LeMars , Ia. , Monday for a visit with Mrs. Mary Tosinni, who is quite ill with rheumatism.

Mrs. Roy Harris and infant child went to Sioux Falls Monday afternoon for a short visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. J.S. Cochs, of Kinbrae, who has been visiting the family of frank Eastman the past week, returned home Tuesday.

E.G. Blackart, editor of the Spirit Lake Beacon, was an over Sunday guest at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L.R. Gohlz.

Olaf Huseby, of Currie, spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Worthington friends, returning home Monday morning.

Rev. R.C. Ten Broeck, pastor of St. John's Episcopal church, left Tuesday for Faribault , where he will be present at a family reunion.

Miss Josephine Sibley returned home from the Worthington hospital Sunday, having fully recovered from her operation for appendicitis.

Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Cockerill and Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Head composed a merry auto party which visited Worthington from Jefferson , Ia. , last Friday evening.

Mrs. John Montgomery spent Sunday with Brewster relatives, and on Monday went to Heron Lake , where she will spend a few days with Mrs. Charles Buckeye.

E.H. Cantine, of Cherokee, Ia. , was in the city Friday, making arrangements for the big stock sale to be held by Patterson & Erickson, which is to be held October 28.

A girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Amundson September 27.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nebendahl, north of town, was buried last Saturday.

H.P. Schuman and wife, of Hospers , Ia. , were calling on Worthington friends Friday. Mr. Schuman also was attending to an important business errand during his short visit.

Emil Bromz has secured a position at Miller, Iowa , where he will assume a position as station agent. Mr. and Mrs. Bromz will leave sometime this week for their new home.

G.W. Ager and family left Wednesday for Medford , Oregon , where they will make their future home. Mr. Ager will engage in the photograph business in his new location.

Rev. G.G. Schmidt went to Lamberton Monday where he will attend the district ministerial meeting of the German Evangelical church, which is in session at that place this week.

Harry Van Meter has resigned his position with the bridge crew of the Omaha and left Sunday night for Cumberland , Wis. , where he has accepted a position at his trade, that of printer.

The twenty-seventh annual convention of the Nobles County Sunday School association will be held in the Methodist church of this city on next Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13.

"King" Rushon, who has been working on the bridge crew of the Omaha during the summer, has again returned to his trade of printing and is now employed on the force of the Advance-Herald.

L. Haven left Monday morning for Faribault . He was accompanied by his little son and the object of his visit to that city is to see that the little fellow [the rest of this article got cut off]

W.E. Wright and Miss Emma Maude Morey, both of Spirit Lake , Ia. , were united in marriage last Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. M.L. Barber, Rev. Wilder performing the ceremony.

Theo. Bahls, of Round Lake , was in Worthington Monday en route home from Minneapolis , where he went to see his son safely matriculated in the Experiment school, where he will take a course in scientific farming.

Rev. Carl Oberg, former pastor of the Indian Lake Baptist church, arrived here Monday from Willmar, where he is now located, and was engaged the first of the week in shipping his household goods to that place.

Ben Burns, of Sibley, was in the city a few hours Tuesday on his way to Lismore, where he went to look up a location for a barber shop. Ben formerly worked here and has a number of friends and acquaintances in the city.

G.E. Postgate and wife, accompanied by his two granddaughters, went to Faribault Monday after a short visit with Nobles county friends. After spending a few days with relatives in Martin county they will return to their home in Story county, Iowa .

Rev. C.H. Beaulieu, of Le Sueur, occupied the pulpit at St. John's church last Sunday evening. Rev. Beaulieu was formerly rector at St. John's and has a host of friends in Worthington, who were glad to welcome him back to their midst.

Kennith Pettit returned to his work at Pipestone Friday after a short vacation spent with his mother in this city. Kennith was suffering from blood poisoning in his hand, but the injured member has so far recovered as to enable him to resume work.

Charles Shade, the Rock Rapids, Ia. , banker, accompanied by his assistant, Frank M. Bryan, of Montpelier , Vt. , and his chauffeur, N.O. LaChance, was in the city Friday inspecting risks for a well known life insurance company, returning home Saturday in his auto.

Ed Cheatham returned to Worthington Saturday from Michigan , where he has been for some months superintending the management of a large stock farm. The owners of the farm recently lost heavily by fire on the premises, thus throwing Ed out of his position temporarily.

Rev. Gerhardt Schmidt, of Canada , has been appointed to fill the pulpits in Rushmore, Little Rock and Worthington for the German Lutheran church. The local branch of the church have been without a regular pastor for some time, but hereafter services will be held each Sunday afternoon.

Drs. Dolan and Clark went to St. Paul Monday night, where they attended the meeting of the State Health Officers Tuesday and the State Medical association meeting Wednesday and Thursday. Among the Worthington physicians in attendance at the medical association were Drs. Geyerman, Manson, and Humiston.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H.S. Penberthy, of Grand Junction , Colo. , spent Sunday with R. Prideaux and family. Mr. and Mrs. Penberthy are former residents of Nobles county and were renewing old acquaintances during their short stay. They left Monday afternoon for Dodgeville , Wis. , where they will spend a few days with relatives.

The C.E. society of the Christian church went out to the home of J.C. Williamson, east of town, Thursday evening at the close of the services at the tent and the balance of the evening was spent in having a royal good time in a social way. Refreshments were served and all present enjoyed themselves to the utmost.

Ernest Sterling came down from Minneapolis last Saturday and visited over Sunday with relatives. Ernest has been employed the past three months in the wholesale dry goods house of Wyman, Partridge & Co. and on Wednesday of this week was given a position on the road as traveling salesman and will travel through Montana .

P.J. Nystrom is certainly having his share of tough luck recently. A couple of weeks ago while splitting kindling he had the misfortune to drive a rusty nail into his knee and later developed blood poisoning. This had hardly healed when he went back to work, and on Friday afternoon, while working __ _____ wheel he received a small particle of steel in the left eye, and as a consequence is now going about with that member bandaged up and he is peering through black glasses.

One of the enjoyable features at the morning service of the Congregational church last Sunday morning was the solo rendered by Miss Jeannette Carlton, entitled "Giver of Life." Miss Carlton is a newcomer in our midst, having but recently come to Worthington from Minneapolis , where she was vocalist in the choir of the Plymouth Congregational church. She is the possessor of a rich soprano voice and her work shows her to be a thorough vocalist and she will no doubt be able to secure quite a large class in that line.