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Friday, April 16, 1909

Brakeman Hurt by Falling Pipe

John Donovan, a brakeman employed on the Omaha , was severely injured while at work at Alton Monday. He is employed on a freight crew and while engaged in performing the duties incident to the position, a bundle of iron pipe which had been fastened upon the side of the car, fell, striking him on the back of the head and shoulders, stunning him and inflicting severe bruises. He was brought to his home in this city and placed under the care of a physician and is now resting easy and will soon be about again.

Erwin-Deuth Nuptials

On Wednesday evening at seven o'clock at the home of the bride's father, K. Deuth, at Org, occurred the marriage of Miss Fanny Deuth and Mr. Ray Erwin. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Cahoon in the presence of over one hundred invited guests, and promptly at the hour named the contracting couple took their places beneath a bower of green and white. They were attended by Miss Effie Erwin, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid and Kriem Deuth, a brother of the bride acted as best man. Miss Millie Edstrom played the wedding march in a most accomplished manner.

An elaborate wedding supper was served and the young folks were the recipients of many useful and valuable wedding presents.

S'MORE LOCALS

Born -- On Monday, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Allen, a girl.

A.E. Hart was in Heron Lake on Wool business Wednesday.

Mrs. C.P. Dolan is spending a few days with St. Paul friends.

Matt Fish returned Tuesday from Hot Springs , S.D. , and other points.

Frank Turner returned home Wednesday from a business trip through the east.

Mrs. Ella P. Horton, of East Tawas, Michigan , is visiting with her son, E.M. Horton.

Mrs. W.E. James, of Rushmore, spent Wednesday with the family of J.H. James.

Miss Millie Edstrom went down to Org Wednesday to attend the Erwin-Deuth nuptials.

For Sale -- Pure bred Poland China sow and 7 fine pigs, also several shoats, cheap. Dr. Moore.

George Tryon and wife are the happy parents of a young son who arrived on Thursday of last week.

A young lady took up her residence with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kruger in Ransom township Monday.

Mrs. Lee Shell and mother, Mrs. C.F. Herms, left Wednesday for a visit with Minneapolis relatives.

Ed Geyerman, of Brewster spent Wednesday in Worthington , the guest of his brother, Dr. P.T. Geyerman.

Mrs. J.S. Jole, of Grand Rapids , Minn. , returned home Wednesday from a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J.H. James.

Fred and Marie Wills, children of Julius Wills, residing east of town on the Jackson road, are down with typhoid fever.

E.W. Wakefield, wife and children, of White Rock, S.D., who have been visiting Mrs. Wakefield's mother, Mrs. Nellie Mott, left Wednesday for Medford, Ore.

The tower is being torn from the old armory, preparatory to removing the building to the new site, where it will be remodeled into a hospital by Dr. Ray Humiston.

The Methodist church is organizing a chorus choir, under the direction of Miss Elva Chrysler. Miss Chrysler is an excellent vocalist and teacher and will no doubt develop the chorus to a high standard.

James Mackay went to Brewster on Wednesday to prepare the body of Olaf Torgerson for burial. Incidentally he attended to the necessary preliminary work pertaining to the appearance of Worthington Concert band in that village this evening.

"Farmers' Co-operative Hail Association" is a new company organized by the actual farmers of Minnesota , who are members of their Local Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, and guarantees an honest and conservative transaction of its business. If you are looking for good and reliable hail insurance don't fail to see S. Kindlund , their agent, for by-laws and particulars.

Eugene , little son of F.H. Schoeneman, living near Round Lake , was badly injured on Tuesday of last week. The little fellow was doing some chores about the barn, and while he was attending to some work in a manger, a cow crushed him against the side of the stall, bruising his shoulder and side. He was taken to a surgeon and his injuries attended to and is now on the road to recovery.

It was hard to determine the first of the week whether M.L. Holbrook had moved his dry cleaning establishment or not. To the casual observer it appeared as though A.J. Kannall had taken possession of the premises for a painting and paper hanging establishment. Inquiry, however, elicited the information that "Les" was merely doing some spring papering and painting and that Mr. Kannall was engaged to do the work.

Leota

Mr. Jno. Hollebrands, of Pella , Iowa , visited with his brother Rev. Hollebrands, looking after his land interests in South Dakota . He departed for his home Monday.

Rev. Gulker preached in Edgerton Sunday forenoon. He delivered a sermon here in the afternoon.

Elk News

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Steinmann spent Sunday with Mrs. Steinmann's parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schulz.

A pleasant surprise party was given last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Burger, in honor of Miss Hazel Pepple, teacher in District No. 8. A number of young people were present and all report a fine time.

Miss Zetta Eshelman visited several days last week with relatives at Reading .

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wolff, Mr. and Mrs. A.I. Standafer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Free last Sunday.

H.J. Hector, who has resided on the Erickson farm the past year, is moving this week onto the farm recently vacated by Q. Barnes, in Lorain township.

Mrs. Andrew Fincke is on the sick list this week.

Mrs. Abe Anderson and Miss Sarah Rowe were passengers to Lake Park last Friday for a short visit with Miss Rowe's aunt, Mrs. Q. Barnes.

Miss Lelsa Schulz is sewing for Mrs. Chas. Sundberg this week.

Local Intelligence

Charlie Wod [Wood?] spent Sunday with Minneapolis friends.

Miss Nellie Lyons spent Sunday with Mankato friends.

Ross Nelson made a business trip to Blue Earth Monday.

C.M. Crandall was a business caller in Luverne Monday.

Mrs. E.L. Gillette, spent Monday [with?] Heron Lake friends.

R.J. Jones, of Reading , was in the city between trains Monday.

R.M. Grimes, of Bigelow was in the city on a business mission Saturday.

Ed Christle [Christie?], of Lakefield, spent Sunday with friends in Worthington .

Manley P. Thornton, of Adrian , was in the city Monday on legal business.

Harry Gray, of Bigelow, was a business visitor in Worthington Monday.

Gust Schmidt, of Rushmore, spent Sunday in this city, the guest of friends.

Hubert Pass , of Wilmont, spent Easter with his cousin, Joe Pass , of this city.

Mrs. Gilbert Anderson is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Hawley, of Sioux Falls this week.

Mrs. Charles Kilburn left Monday afternoon for a visit with relatives and friends in St. James.

LeRoy Davis, of Cokato , Minn. , was visiting with friends in this city the latter part of last week.

Mrs. Charles King and Miss Chloe Anderson, of Org, spent Monday in the city the guest of friends.

Mrs. John Dingwall and daughters, Alma and Susan, visited with relatives in Round Lake last week.

Lace curtains cleaned. Careful attention given to fine work. Phone 72-J-2. Mrs. Chas. Barkelew.

Voices tried out for the Methodist chorus choir. Call on Miss Chrysler at Mrs. Frank Turner's residence Monday.

Walter Snook left Monday afternoon for Luverne, where he has accepted a position in Snook & Snook's grocery store.

Mrs. G.A. Bradford returned to her home in St. James, after a pleasant week's visit with her sister, Mrs. G.A. Lincoln.

Mrs. J.S. Cochs, of Windom, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Eastman, the past week returned home Monday afternoon.

Miss Emma Scheid, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. George Pope, the past week, returned to her home in Easton , Minn. , Monday morning.

Dr. G.R. Curran and wife, of Mankato , came down Sunday and spent the day with Dr. F.M. Manson and wife, returning home Monday afternoon.

C. Synkerson went up to Brewster Monday. Mr. Synkerson has a contract for repapering and painting the interior of the Catholic church at that place.

Miss Blanche Runyan, who has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Jay W. Wolven, for the past month, returned to her home in St. Paul Monday afternoon.

Misses Pearl and Pauline Creamer and Lillian Holst returned to their home in Windom Monday morning after a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eastman.

TAKEN UP -- Three stray calves came to my place, four miles east of Bigelow. Owner may secure same by identifying and paying charges. Henry Minden, Bigelow , Minn.

Rev. Wm. Jennings left Tuesday for Blue Earth, where he attended the spring meeting of the Mankato Presbytery which met in that city Tuesday evening and Wednesday.

Mrs. J.N. Gould, of Worthington , and Miss Laura Cain, of Bigelow, were guests last Saturday of Prof. Oakes. Mrs. Gould is a sister of the Prof., and Miss Cain is -- oh, dear, we came very near giving it away that time! --Rushmore Enterprise.

Mrs. Addie B. Baker, Grand Past Chief of the D. of H., was in the city Saturday and addressed the local lodge of D. of H. Saturday evening. While in the city she was the guest Mrs. Will Madison. She returned to St. Paul Monday morning.

A.P. Rose and wife, of Jackson , spent Easter with Mr. Rose's parents in this city. Mr. Rose informs the Advance-Herald that work upon the history of Jackson county is progressing nicely and he has every reason to believe that the sale of the history will equal that of Nobles county.

Elva Chrysler has been engaged to sing at the morning and evening services at the Methodist church, at Worthington , next Sunday. She has just returned from Chicago , where she took a three months' course in voice culture. During the coming summer she will again teach at Sibley and surrounding towns. -- Lake Park News.

Harvey Henton was a visitor to St. Paul Friday.

H.R. Tripp spent Sunday with Round Lake relatives.

Frank Coughran made a trip to Turtle Lake , Wis. , Friday.

L.W. Abbott made a business trip to Adrian Tuesday afternoon.

F. Landis, of Adrian , spent Saturday with Worthington friends.

James Pascoe, was a business caller from Sheldon , Iowa , Saturday.

George Bonde was a business caller from Sheldon , Iowa , Saturday.

Margaret Becker, of Brewster, spent Easter with her mother in this city.

Pete Peters, of Bigelow, was transacting business in Worthington Friday.

G.W. Moeller, of Harris , Iowa , spent Sunday with relatives in this city.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomte spent Sunday and Monday with Luverne relatives.

James Baker paid a visit to St. Paul Saturday, returning home Sunday night.

Ed Moberg returned home Tuesday morning from a visit to the twin cities.

a.H. Larson, of Dell Rapids, S.D., was a business caller in Worthington Friday.

Judge P.E. Brown and wife are rusticating at the springs at West Baden, Indiana.

The Worthington Concert Band will give a concert in Rushmore next Friday evening.

Dr. W.A. Saxon and brother, Frank, made a trip to the twin cities Tuesday morning.

Robert Clack, of Grinnell , Iowa , was the guest of Worthington friends last Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newman spent a few days this week with friends in Sioux City .

Miss Nell Addington spent a few days last week with Mrs. Fred Tripp, of Round Lake .

M. Kurlans, of Whitewater , Wis. , was the guest of Worthington friends over Sunday.

A.D. Carpenter, of Rock Rapids, Iowa , was transacting business in Worthington Friday.

Mrs. M.C. Carr returned home Friday from a short visit with friends in Sioux City , Iowa .

R.C. Larrabee, of Aurora , Ill. , was in the city several days this week on a business mission.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Manuel, of Brewster, spent Sunday with Worthington relatives and friends.

Frank Mitchell, of Brewster, spent the Easter-tide with his brother, K.V. Mitchell, of this city.

Miss Alice Hawley, of Cedar Rapids , was the guest of Worthington relatives during the past week.

W.C. Wyatt and wife returned home Tuesday afternoon from a short visit with Sioux City friends.

Mrs. Oscar Pearson and Miss Margaret Malcomb, of Org, were guests of Worthington friends Friday.

Mrs. Daniel Shell and daughter, Margie, went to Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon for a short visit with friends.

Dr. and Mrs. H.R. Gholz and little son departed Tuesday morning for a short visit with friends in Mankato .

Miss Myrtle Walters, of Cedar Rapids , is spending the week in Worthington , the guest of M.P. Mann and family.

Clifford Loveless, who is travelling out of Minneapolis , spent Easter with his parents, W.W. Loveless and wife.

Warren Kilpatrick, of Adrian , was in the city Saturday on his return home from an extended trip to southern Iowa .

Misses Ella Horton and Delphia Henton returned home Tuesday afternoon from a visit with friends in Mitchell , S.D.

D.G. Miner, of Minneapolis , representing a concrete and steel bridge concern was a Worthington business visitor Friday.

Miss Marjie Cabott, of Heron Lake , spent a few days this week in Worthington , the guest of Miss Margaret Dieckhoff.

E.G.C. Amy, of Canistota , S.D. , visited with his sister, Mrs. C.A. Baker over Sunday and Monday, returning home Tuesday afternoon.

Ivan Pettit has received a nice offer from Brandon , S.D. , to play ball at that place during the coming season. He has not as yet decided whether he will accept or not.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sterling returned home Monday night from their honeymoon trip to the twin cities. Mr. Sterling left Tuesday morning to take up his work as travelling salesman for a St. Paul firm.

J. Shannon, of Washington , Iowa , spent Sunday in Worthington . Mr. Shannon is the representative of the George Paul Texas Land Co.

George M. DePetit was in Round Lake Saturday assisting the new proprietor of the Graphic, Mr. E.H. Richman, to get out his weekly issue.

The Eagles' dance Monday night was not as well attended as had been anticipated, but those who were in attendance report a first-class time.

Last Saturday morning the "thirst parlors" in Worthington went out of existence for at least a year. The council last Friday evening voted to refund the balance due on license and between nine and ten o'clock of the next morning the money was handed to the various proprietors and the doors closed.

John Brabender, of Adrian , has received word that he is one of the heirs to an estate in Germany , although the amount of the inheritance is not mentioned. The property is one which Mr. Brabender's father turned over to a relative when he emigrated to America some forty years ago, and returns to his heirs through the death of the relative.

The following Worthington people were registered at the Worthington Sunday for the special Easter dinner: W.B. Stoutemeyer and wife, J.D. Humiston and family, E.J. Wolven and wife, E.J. and L.P. Helmick, Ray Wolven, J.M. Plotts, P.T. Geyerman and wife, E.W. Langer and wife, A.N. Wetherell and wife, M.G. Hurd and family.

The Worthington Concert Band, and the Glee Club, assisted by Mrs. L.H. Gray, reader, and George D. Lawson, will give a concert at Brewster tonight. We can conscientiously recommend the band and their concert to the citizens of Brewster and if the residents of that bucolic burg enjoy music that is of the best quality, they will turn out and greet the company in large numbers.

Fred Glovka, of Swiftcurrent , Sask. , who has been visiting with Adrian relatives for some time, stopped off in Worthington Friday on his return trip for [several illegible words]. Mr. Glovka was fortunate enough to file on a claim near that place and has just received word from the Canadian government that a townsite was to be placed upon his claim, and requesting that he return immediately to adjust the price desired for his property.

Word has been received here from Dr. O.C. Selby to the effect that he has purchased a half interest in a hospital and veterinary practice at Redfield , S.D. , and has removed to that place this week. We are glad to learn that the doctor is making such rapid headway in his chosen profession and the best wishes of his multitude of friends will join us in congratulating him upon his success. The doctor has been located at Ortonville until making this move.

Sudden Death at Brewster

Olaf Torgerson, a farmer, residing east of Brewster, dropped dead Monday afternoon. He had just returned to the farm from a visit to the village, and was doing the chores when he received the sudden summons. When discovered life was extinct, Coroner Williams rendered a verdict of death from heart failure.

Deceased was born in Stavanger , Norway , March 13, 18 56 , and emigrated to Minnesota in 1877. When twenty-four years of age he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Evenson and to this union was born seven children, six of whom survive.

The funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Norwegian Lutheran church in Brewster.