Friday, February 26, 19 09

S'MORE LOCALS

Lent began on Wednesday.

Look up the ad of A.T. Latta. It will interest you.

The regular meeting of the Yeoman lodge will be held Monday evening, March 1st.

Marriage licenses were issued this week to Wm. C. Erwin and Leila Helms, William Dahlheim and May Kimmell, all of Nobles county.

P.H. Brown, formerly in the hardware business in this city, but now residing in St. Paul , is renewing acquaintances in this city.

Messrs. L.H. Gray and P.J. Nelson, of the Gray-Nelson Hardware Co., were in the twin cities this week on business connected with their store.

H.M. Streibick, of the Christian church, of Rock Rapids, Ia. , will preach in the A.O.U.W. hall next Sunday morning and evening. All are invited.

G.W. Moeller, formerly assistant cashier of the Worthington State bank, came up from Harris , Iowa , Saturday for an over Sunday visit with friends and relatives. Mr. Moeller is now employed by the Harris Savings bank.

Jacob Reis, author and lecturer, spent Wednesday night in Worthington . Mr. Reis was enroute from Sioux Falls to Red Wing, Minn. , where he was billed to lecture, but was detained on account of the blockade occasioned by the snow storm.

The "Mad March Hare" will entertain at the Saxon school house, Indian Lake , on Friday evening, March 5th. Ladies will bring lunch and a trinket to be sold with it. Entertainment provided for all. Everybody welcome, Hilda M. Nelson, teacher.

F.C. Brace, the jeweler, had the misfortune to lose about $30 worth of fine hand-printed Pickard china last Thursday. In some manner the fixtures supporting the curtain at the window in which they were displayed, became loose and let one end of the curtain down shattering the fragile ware. Had the heavy curtain come down altogether the damage would have amounted to a great deal more, as several expensive pieces of ware escaped which otherwise would have been broken.

Union Meeting Well Attended

The union meeting held at the Methodist church last Sunday night was attended by an immense congregation, the vast auditorium and gallery being crowded to such an extent that it was necessary to throw open the Sunday School room. Mrs. Bessie Lay Scovell, state president of the W.C.T.U., was present and addressed the meeting and an awakened interest in the temperance movement was the result. Mrs. Scovell also addressed the ladies of the W.C.T.U. at the home of Mrs. Ray Humiston on Saturday afternoon. She is an interesting and entertaining talker and is thoroughly conversant with her subject.

IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
Doings in Worthington Society for the Week

Despite the blizzards and inclement weather conditions, there has been considerable activity in Worthington society during the past week.

Mrs. E.K. Smith entertained Monday afternoon at a Washington's birthday luncheon. The dining room and parlor were tastily decorated with the national colors and place cards bore two handsomely lithographed American flags, while an artificial cherry tree in the center of the dining table completed the decorations and added a unique feature to the pretty luncheon. About twenty-five ladies enjoyed the hospitality of the hostess, and the elaborate luncheon was daintily served by Misses Julia Town and Bernice Weidman.

Mrs. Smith will again entertain this afternoon at "Military Cinch."

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N.H. Elliott and family, residing three and one-half miles west of Worthington , will remove to Round Lake as soon as the weather will permit, and a number of their friends tendered them a farewell surprise party on Saturday night. About fifty guests were present and a bounteous repast was served, and the evening spent in music and social intercourse, the guests departing at a late hour wishing Mr. Elliott and family much happiness and prosperity in their new home.

On Tuesday last at the noon hour, Mrs. Robt. Smith tendered a dinner in honor of Miss Flora Buchan, and twelve ladies were present to pay honor to both hostess and Miss Buchan, the latter being presented with a beautiful hand-painted dish as a testimonial of the esteem in which she is held by her friends.

Mrs. Dr. C.P. Dolan was hostess on Saturday for the Bridge Club, and members to the number of twelve responded to the invitation. Luncheon was served and a most enjoyable time is reported.

Mrs. R.L. Morland entertained Wednesday and Thursday afternoons of last week with an afternoon luncheon, twelve ladies being present on each occasion, and on Tuesday of this week Mrs. Morland had as her guests seventeen children, friends of her son, Edward Dolan. The party was given in honor of Edward's birthday and the tots passed the time in games, etc., after which a very pretty dinner was served.

Saturday marked the twentieth milestone in the married life of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Humiston, and the event was fittingly celebrated by this couple with a supper. About twenty-five neighbors and friends were present, among them being some of the pioneers of the county. After an evening spent in pleasant social intercourse the guests regretfully departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Humiston many happy returns of their anniversary.

Editor Mattison Weds

M.A. Mattison, editor of the Rushmore Enterprise, was married last Wednesday at Fulda , to Miss Emma A. Fried, the ceremony taking place in the Catholic church of that place, Rev. Father Bartholome officiating.

As the event took place while the blizzard was in the height of its fury it was attended by many difficulties principle among which was the enforced postponement for two days and an overland walk of several miles to secure a marriage license, but we hope that this will in no way affect the future and upon behalf of the newspaper fraternity of the county we extend our heartiest congratulations and wishes for a long and happy wedded life.

Mr. and Mrs. Mattison have gone to housekeeping at Rushmore and will be at home to their friends after March 15th.

Erwin-Helms

William C. Erwin, of this city, and Miss Lelia Helms, of Brewster, were united in marriage at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Erwin, Wednesday evening, February 24, 19 09, at half-past seven o'clock.

Promptly at the hour set for the ceremony, the bridal couple entered the prettily decorated rooms to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. D.E. Hutton. The bride was attended by her maid, Miss Effie Erwin, sister of the groom, while the groom was attended by Mr. Bernard Edstrom as best man.

Rev. G.A. Cahoon, pastor of the Methodist church, performed the impressive ceremony, which was witnessed by about sixty invited guests. After the bride and groom had received the congratulations of the friends assembled, a bounteous wedding supper was served.

Many useful and choice gifts were presented to the newly wedded pair. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin will reside on the large farm west of this city, owned by the groom's father.

New Presbyterian Pastor

The Battle Creek ( Iowa ) Times has the following words of commendation for Dr. Wm. M. Jennings, who recently came to Worthington as pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church:

"Rev. Dr. Wm. M. Jennings, who has supplied temporarily the Presbyterian pulpit, leaves for Worthington , Minn. , where he will become pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church of that city. Dr. and Mrs. Jennings have made many warm friends during their brief stay in our midst, who very much regret their departure."

Prior to Dr. Jenning's brief stay at Battle Creek, he was for nearly two years pastor of the Presbyterian church at Marion, Iowa, and for more than seven years prior to his pastorate at Marion, was pastor of the Presbyterian church of Brookings, S.D. Dr. Jennings is a very able speaker and the people of Worthington are fortunate in securing him as a resident and pastor.

Pastor Resigns

Rev. William Fletcher last week tendered his resignation as pastor of the Congregational church, and at the meeting of the church board last Thursday evening the resignation was accepted. Neither pastor nor church have as yet announced their future plans, but as the resignation does not go into effect for three months each will have abundant time to make necessary arrangements. So for as can be ascertained no cause is assigned for the sudden action upon the part of the pastor except a desire for a change of field.

Local Intelligence

R. Dircks, of Round Lake township, is quite ill.

Go to Nelson's restaurant for a good cup of coffee.

Wm. Kulf was a business visitor from Wilmont Friday.

Will Oliver was a business visitor to Minneapolis Monday.

John Rowe, of Rushmore, spent yesterday in Worthington .

A. Baysinger was a business caller from Lismore Tuesday.

Ross Nelson went to Heron Lake Tuesday morning for the day.

C.E. Hale, of Windom, was a business caller in this city Friday.

R.W. Coats came up from Sibley Monday on a business mission.

Rev. C.M. Johnson enjoyed a day's ice fishing at Round Lake Monday.

H.D. Barnard, of Reading , was a business caller in this city Tuesday.

B. Klatt, of Sibley, was a business visitor to Worthington Wednesday.

Mrs. Roy Newman left Monday for a short visit with friends in Sioux City .

George M. Witsell, of Sheldon, was the guest of Worthington friends Monday.

Frank Bryden, of Rushmore, was calling on Worthington relatives Monday.

Al. Wells, of Brewster, was transacting business in Worthington Friday.

Neal Leverich was the guest of Worthington friends last Saturday and Sunday.

Charles Bird, the Ellsworth banker, was a business visitor [to] the county seat Monday.

Attorney John F. Flynn was in St. Paul the first of the week on legal business.

Rev. G.G. Schmid has been quite ill with appendicitis, but is reported improving.

M. McNerney, of Sibley, spent Washington's birthday with Worthington friends.

WANTED -- At once, a girl for general housework; $4.00 per week. Mrs. A.E. Hart.

John A. Johnson, of Adrian , Deputy state boiler inspector, was in the city on business Monday.

M.J. Hubbard, the Bigelow merchant, was a business visitor to the county seat Friday.

A girl baby was born on the evening of the 19th to John Miller and wife, of Bigelow township.

J.F. Krause and C.F. Krupinski, of Centerville , S.D. , were business callers in this city Saturday.

J.A. Town went to St. Paul Sunday and was appearing before the supreme court this week.

Clinton L. Mann was confined to his home the first part of the week with an attack of heart trouble.

A baby boy has taken up his residence with Fred Lestico and wife, arriving Wednesday morning.

Mrs. L.D. Veltum returned to her home in St. Paul Monday after a short visit with Worthington friends.

Mrs. E.H. Canfield, of Luverne, arrived last Thursday and is visiting with her son, A.L. Canfield, and family.

F.H. Petrie, of Madison , Wis. , brother of Mrs. S.S. Smith, visited at the Smith home the first of the week.

Mrs. Etta Noble, of Beaver Creek, was the guest of friends in this city Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Miss Effie Parker, of Sioux Falls , is visiting Miss Jeannette Clark and other Worthington relatives this week.

Miss Bessie Anderson, of Org, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Roy Newman, returning home Monday afternoon.

Reuben Oakes, principal of the Rushmore schools, came down Friday evening for an over Sunday visit with relatives.

The little daughter of W.F. Weaver submitted to an operation on the nose and throat at the Worthington hospital Monday.

L.M. Catlin, of St. Croix Falls , Wis. , has accepted a position as foreman of the mechanical department of the Advance-Herald.

Mrs. E.L. Gillette left Monday morning for the Twin cities, where she will purchase goods for her spring millinery opening.

P.W. Doeden, of Worthington , has accepted a position with the Smith Implement company at this place. --Brewster Tribune.

Miss Alma L. Walter, formerly stenographer for C.M. Crandall, now residing at Brookings , S.D. , spent Sunday Mrs. George W. Wilson.

W.A. McKinney resumed his position as messenger on the Sioux Falls branch Monday after a three week's layoff spent in fighting off appendicitis.

Nic Caseretto, of Sioux Falls , was in the city this week superintending the loading of ice for his storage house in Sibley, where he conducts the ice business during the summer.

Dr. W.J. Dodge went to St. Paul the latter part of the week for a visit with friends and to meet Mrs. Dodge, who is returning home from an extended visit with relatives at Peccatonica , Illinois .

Miss Bete Hause, of Windom, spent several hours with Worthington friends Monday and left on the afternoon train for St. Paul . Miss Hause had just completed a visit with friends at Doon , Iowa .

Drs. Weidow & Mork last week received a new "Champion" auto. The machine is of the roadster type and Dr. Weidow gave it a "workout" in the snow drifts Monday, and is apparently very well satisfied with its behavior under the adverse conditions.

Mesdames Hawley and Suddaby went to St. Paul the latter part of last week to purchase the stock for their spring millinery trade. The ladies will also go on to Chicago where they will secure the latest in that market before returning home.

The D.D.J. ("D. Dozen Juniors") received their new class sweaters last Friday and made quite an impressive appearance when they turned out for school Friday afternoon arrayed in the garments, with the figures 1910 boldly emblazoned across the breast thereof.

P.R. Farmer and wife, of Spirit Lake , were in the city Monday. Mr. Farmer will be remembered by the baseball fans in this vicinity for his brilliant playing, in company with his brother, as battery with the Spirit Lake and Lake Park teams during the past season.

Owing to the storm last Tuesday, the meeting of the Twentieth Century Club was not held at the home of Mrs. E.C. Meredith as programmed, but will be held March 8th at the home of Mrs. C.P. Dolan, at which time the same topic, Pinero's "The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith," will be considered.

F.B. Duster, who is assisting A.P. Rose in the compilation of the history of Jackson county, dropped off for a few moments Monday morning while the train was in the depot at this place, on his way back to Jackson from an over Sunday visit with his parents at Remsen, Iowa. He reports the fact that Mr. Rose and assistants are being well received by Jackson people.

M.L. Holbrook has built up a nice business with his French dry cleaning establishment. The business was started in Worthington more as an experiment than anything else, but has met with such success that Mr. Holbrook has expanded his territory and now has several agencies in the surrounding towns. Last week he visited Heron Lake and established an agency at that point.

Miss Lottie Bedient, who is employed at the Steffins restaurant, met with a peculiar as well as painful accident Tuesday morning. In throwing out some pieces of dishes, a projecting sharp edge cut an ugly gash in the second finger of the right hand, exposing, but not severing, the tendon. She went at once to a physician where the wound received the necessary surgical attention.

James Gibson was in Luverne Tuesday to take his little daughter, Erma, who has been staying with Mrs. A.H. Carver and Mrs. A.J. Daley for the past month while her mother has been in a hospital in Worthington , to the latter place. Mrs. Gibson has so far recovered as to be able to travel and Mr. Gibson took her and Erma to their home in Sheldon , Iowa , Wednesday. -- Rock County Herald.

John Andarson [ Anderson ?], a former resident, was calling on friends in Worthington the first of the week. Wednesday morning he decided to return to his home in Waseca, so accordingly he engaged a berth in the sleeper on No. 10, and when the train arrived at the station here he went immediately to sleep, and was somewhat surprised upon awakening at 9:30 to discover that the train had not moved from Worthington. He came up town for breakfast and told the story of his experience and thus the story leaked out.

The rural carriers were unable to cover their routes Tuesday morning owing to the fact that the tracts were drifted from the snowstorm of the night before. Bob Davis, carrier on Route 5, attempted to go over his course, but after tipping over twice, decided that it were better to return home and wait until the roads were in better shape. Had the storm of Monday night been attended with the wind that has characterized the other two blizzards it would be a matter of conjecture just how long the patrons of the rural routes would have been without service. As it was, with only a light wind the drifts in places were sufficient to effectually close the roads and paths that had been made after the second storm.

District Court Over

The February term of the district court completed its labors on Saturday after one week of session.

A stay of twenty days was ordered in the case of C.M. Davis vs. George Irving.

Emma Zinn secured a verdict of $150 against Julius Ludtke. The suit was for wages claimed to be due.

The suit of Augusta Ludtke vs. Julius Ludtke for divorce was dismissed.

The action of C.M. Olson et al. vs. Henry Teitenbery resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $130.93.

The cases of school district No. 34 vs. Patrick King and State of Minnesota vs. F.A. Zehringer were continued to the next term of court.

The case of Bertha Weaver vs. Jess A. Weaver was dismissed.

Twenty Days His Portion

Charles Engstrom, a blacksmith from Round Lake, imbibed too freely of the cup that not only cheers but inebriates on Saturday last and after making himself generally obnoxious, was placed under arrest, and Tuesday was given a hearing before Justice J.J. Kies at 10 o'clock , at which time he pleaded guilty as charged in the complaint. Being without money with which to pay a fine, the justice committed him to the county jail for a period of twenty days.

These Are Now Citizens

Hjalmar Soderholm, Reading; Andrew Pearson, Lismore; John Emil Bengtrom, Bigelow township; Joseph S. Edelstein, Wilmont; Henry Bisch, Worthington; Edward Johnson, Indian Lake township were granted naturalization papers by the district court last week. Gerhardt Albert John Oolman, who had also made application failed to appear and his application was passed until the October term of court.

Elk News

Edwin Finchk, of Canada arrived here Sunday morning and will visit his brother Andrew at this place for some time.

Rev. Chas. Hilary is on the sick list this week.

Mr. Ramer, of Barnum , Minn. , is here visiting his brother, W.S. Ramer, of Elk. While here Mr. Ramer purchased a fine driving team of Geo. Hacker.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Finchk are the proud parents of a bright baby boy who arrived Thursday, February 18th, 1909 .

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wolff spent Sunday with Rev. Hilary and family.

The public auction of F. Green will be held Wednesday, March 3rd.

Miss Rowe, teacher in Dist. No. 24, in company with her sister, of Rushmore spent Sunday in St. Paul .

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Source:
Microfilm, Worthington Advance; Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul , MN ; obtained November, 2007