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Friday, January 1, 1909

Hubert Pass.
Hubert Pass , of Wilmont, died Sunday night after an extended illness, lasting the greater part of a year. He was one of the pioneers of the county, having come to Nobles county with his father in 1877 and has resided here continuously ever since. At the time of his death, Mr. Pass was but a trifle over 49 years of age, having passed the 49th milestone on the 11th of December. For a number of years he conducted a saloon in St. Killian, and in the spring of 1908 removed to Wilmont, where he engaged in similar business. The funeral was held Tuesday, and interment in St. Killian cemetery.

Reading

Rev. d'Argent was a visitor to the county seat Friday.

R.J. Conner, of Superior , spent the holidays with relatives here.

Miss France d'Argent spent Christmas with friends at Worthington .

W.L. Minor, of Minneapolis , spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of H.H. Read.

Mrs. S.T. Fair has been engaged to complete the winter term of school in the Good district.

Wm. Dilly and family, of Clenham , S.D. spent the holiday with relatives in this locality.

The Sunday School in the Young school house observed the Christmas season with a fine program and tree.

The relatives of G.T. Bulick left Saturday morning for their home in Pennsylvania after a ten days' stay here.

The sale at C.L. Rowley's Monday was largely attended and the property, a[nd] rule? brought good prices.

The ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs. G.T. Bulick on January 7th, at 10 o'clock . A fall attendance is desired, as this is the annual election of officers.

Before this issue reaches its readers, the marriage of Miss Esther Good and W.J. Bulick will have occured, the same taking place on Thursday evening. A full account will be given next week.

Mrs. O.F. Johnson visited at the home of James T. Heller last Tuesday.

E.L. Johnson shipped a car load of cattle to Sioux City the first of the week.

Henry Thueson and sister, Ida, were passengers for Worthington last Tuesday.

V.E. Anderson went to Pennock , Minn. , to spend Christmas with his brothers.

Mrs. A.L. Swenson entertained a few of the neighbors at her home last Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce returned to their home in Minneapolis last Saturday after a few days' visit with Mrs. Bruce's brother O.B. Thueson and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weatherwax went to Ocheyedan , Iowa , Thursday on their way home to Shellsburg , Iowa , after a short visit with Chas. King and family.

Miss Nyberg, of Murray county, is visiting with the Gust Nystrom family this week.

N.M. Nelson has completed one of the most up-to-date horse barns in the township.

Rev. P.G. Nilson is holding a series of revival meetings at the Baptist church this week.

More wolves and foxes have been seen in this neighborhood recently than for many years.

Jens Langseth returned last week from Chicago , where he marketed three cars of sheep.

Lew Christensen was laid up a couple of days this week, the result of being kicked by a horse.

Henry Haggard returned last Thursday from Chicago , where he marketed four carloads of fat cattle.

Rev. Edstron, of Duluth , has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church and will take charge March 1st.

Ensel and Ernest Thompson, who are attending school at Mankato and St. Paul , are spending their vacation at home.

S'MORE LOCALS

Warner Hubbard, of Bigelow, was a Worthington visitor Wednesday.

Mrs. Roy Newman returned Tuesday from a visit with relatives at St. James.

W.W. Loveless and daughter, Mildred, spent Wednesday with friends in Heron Lake .

Mrs. C. Olson, of Heron Lake , was the guest the first of the week of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Nelson.

Mrs. E.W. Langer left Wednesday for a two weeks' visit with friends in Minneapolis and Madison , Wis.

Misses Lucy and Odelia Lenz, of Adrian , visited during the holidays at the home of John Masgai and family.

Miss Marion Dieckhoff went to Heron Lake Wednesday to spend the balance of her school vacation with friends.

Rev. Calvin G. Butler, of Sanborn , Iowa , will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning. No services in the evening.

The Milhouse Harp Orchestra, of Luverne, transferred here Wednesday, enroute Rock Valley , Iowa , where they furnished music for a dance last night.

George Calvet and family, former residents of Worthington , but now residing in Mitchell , S.D. , were visiting at the home of Ross Nelson this week.

J.H. Bryden, of Rushmore, on Thursday purchased the stock and good will of the M.J. Barber general store, and immediately entered into business. It is impossible to learn the particulars at this time owing to the fact that this paper goes to press on Thursday afternoon.

Rev. D.D. Day and wife, of Pipestone, were holiday guests of their daughter, Mrs. Rev. Ira Alvord. Rev. Day was also accompanied by his father, Ditus Day, who although 91 years of age is still sprightly and gives promise of being present at many more Christmas reunions.

Married in Worthington

William Lusbey, of Windom, and Mill [Miss?] Elida Stromberg, of Chicago , Ill. , were quiet[l]y married at the parsonage of the Methodist church last Saturday afternoon, Rev Cahoon performing the ceremony. The young couple will reside in Windom for which place they left immediately after the ceremony.

Special Meetings

A series of special meetings are now in progress at the German Evangelical church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. G.G. Schmid. Services are being held each evening except Saturday and will be continued for two weeks. The services are held in English and all are cordially invited to attend.

Local Intelligence

Storage for household goods. W.W. Loveless.

E.V. Voak made a business trip to Heron Lake Monday.

Oysters in all styles at Steffins' City Restaurant.

P.C. Ross was a business visitor from Bigelow Saturday.

Miss Amy Forbes paid a visit to Fulda friends Tuesday.

J.S. Frink and wife spent Sunday with Luverne relatives.

Will Loveless spent a part of Xmas day with Sibley friends.

Wilmer Conklin, of Round Lake , spent Monday in Worthington .

Harry Goodwin, of Luverne, was a Sunday visitor to Worthington .

Miss Kate Lode, of Davis , S.D. , is a guest of E. Miller and family.

E.L. Schwartz was the guest of his brother at Fairmont over Sunday.

Fred Mohl, ex-mayor of Adrian , was in the city between trains Monday.

G.B. Dring left Tuesday for a visit with friends in Parkersburg , Iowa .

C. Ashbaugh, of Rushmore, was in the city on a business mission Monday.

C.E. Boddy, of Rushmore, was calling on Worthington relatives Christmas day.

T.J. Helmick, of Wilmont, made a business visit to the county seat Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bryan visited relatives in Luverne the first of this week.

Ed Wendt and wife, of Tea, S.D., are the gusts of his sister, Mrs. A.W. Little.

Miss Nellie Plotts of Edgerton, spent the holidays with her father, R.B. Plotts.

FOR RENT OR SALE - A house in Clary Addition. Enquire of Dr. W.A. Saxon.

James Mann, of Hartford , S.D. , spent the Yuletide with his parents in this city.

L. Mankelow, of Red Wing, was calling on friends in Worthington last Saturday.

C.E. Abbott and family were guests of Ash Creek friends the latter part of last week.

Dr. Dieckhoff went to Cherokee, Iowa , Friday for a holiday visit with relatives.

Lloyd Comer returned to his duties in the law department of the U. of M. Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Lusby, of Windom, were guests of Worthington friends Saturday.

D. Sutherland, of Heron Lake , was transacting business in Worthington Saturday.

Miss L.C. Davis, of Sioux City , is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Carr.

L.F. Kelley left Monday for a business trip to points in Kentucky and Tennessee .

M.L. Patterson, of Edgerton , Minn. , was the guest of Worthington friends for Christmas.

George Thomte, of Luverne, was the guest of his brother "Duff" for several days this week.

Carl Bramel has been on the sick list for the past week, but is able to be up and around again.

Rev. W.A. Putnam and wife, of Luverne, spent Christmas with A.A. Putnam and wife.

John W. Smith, of Brewster, was in the city Monday calling on friends and transacting business.

Mrs. A.C. Dickens and sister, Miss Gladys Humbert, spent Xmas day with Heron Lake friends.

Mr. and Mrs. John Salstrom, of Bigelow, spent Sunday in Worthington , the guests of relatives.

Clayton Bedford, of Rushmore, was in the city Monday between trains, enroute to Hudson , Iowa .

H.S. Meyers, of Sauk Center , Minn. , was calling on relatives and friends in Worthington over Sunday.

Miss Dorothy Sibley, of Des Moines , Iowa , is spending her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. C.H. Sibley.

Mrs. T.H. Prideaux, of Rushmore, spent a few hours Tuesday with relatives and friends in this city.

Mrs. H.O.K. Smith, of Omaha , Neb. , mother of county treasurer, E.K. Smith, is the guest of her son.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grelson, of Minneapolis , were Christmas guests of Worthington friends and relatives.

Miss Grace Parry returned to her home in Rushmore Monday after a short visit with R. Prideaux and family.

Mrs. G.V. Pettit, and son, Ivan, spent Christmas with Kenneth Pettit at Pipestone, returning home Monday.

Will Rippberger returned to his work at Rock Rapids Monday after a few days visit with his parents in this city.

Mrs. Minnie Schmidtch, spent the holidays with her mother and sister, Mrs. A. Lestico and Mrs. Vanda Duba.

T.H. Prideaux and family, of Rushmore, were guests of Mr. Prideaux's father, R. Prideaux, and family Christmas.

For Rent: One half of the Maccabee hall; will partition off to suit tenant. Address F.C. Stitser, Dorris, Cali .

If you want the best prices see me before securing an auctioneer. Farm sales cried for 1% - Col. J.N. Holbrook.

Miss Margaret Bird returned to her home in Bigelow Monday after a few days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomte.

Leonard Spencer, of the Herbert Drug Co., spent the holiday season with his parents in Truman, returning Monday.

Gus Engelbretson, who recently accepted a position as a traveling salesman, came home for a holiday visit with his wife.

Arba Bedford and sister, Alida, passed through the city Monday on their way from Rushmore to Sioux City , Iowa , for a visit.

Senator S.B. Bedford and J.B. Ludlow and families, of Rushmore, were Xmas visitors at the home of H.J. Ludlow and family.

J.W. Beckett, who has been employed by the Omaha railroad at this place, returned to his home in Sibley Monday afternoon.

Sen. S.B. Bedford was shaking hands with Worthington friends Monday between trains, on his way to Round Lake on a business visit.

FOR SALE - Registered Aberdeen Angus bull; two years old. Inquire of G.F. Hastings, R.F.D. 1, two miles north of Worthington .

Miss Arlouine Loveless returned to her home in Minneapolis Sunday after a holiday visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Loveless.

Rev. W.A. Pond, of Wilder, occupied the pulpit at St. John's Episcopal church last Sunday night, in the absence of Rev. TenBroeck.

James Hogan, of Rouleau , Sask. , Can. , is spending a few days in Worthington , the guest of his brother, Tom Hogan, of the Western Implement Co.

A.C. Todd, who formerly resided in Worthington , but has of late been making his residence in Bogge , S.D. , has returned to Worthington with his family.

For Rent - Half section, 2 miles north of Worthington ; well tiled; 75 acres plowed, 90 acres of corn stalk; 30 acres pasture, hog tight. Apply to M.P. Mann, Worthington .

Ernest Sterling left Tuesday morning for Montana , where he will resume his position as traveling salesman for a Minneapolis firm, after a holiday visit with his parents in this city.

Mr. Jury, traveling freight agent of the New York Central railroad, with headquarters in New York city , was in this city the first of the week calling on commission men and shippers in Worthington and vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Helmick left Monday for a visit to Sioux Falls friends and while in that city were guests at the annual banquet given by the Manchester Biscuit Co., to their employes and their families.

George Lawson is the new editor of the Globe. He got out his first issue last week and it reflected credit upon the new pencil pusher. George is a bright young man and will no doubt receive the support he merits.

Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Leverich and daughter, Rae, of Mankato , were guests at the home of M.P. Mann and family Monday. They went from here to Mitchell , S.D. , where they will visit for a time with their son, Neal.

The incumbents of the various officials in the court house gladdened the heart of Svante Kall, the janitor, on Xmas day by presenting him with a purse of $8 in recognition of his efficient services in and around the building.

Freda Lees, Gertrude Geyerman, May Heathcote, Bridget McCall, Fred Casper and Joe and Grace Hagerman came home from Worthington , where they are attending school, Friday and will spend the Christmas vacation with their parents. - Brewster Tribune.

Rev. Badger, pastor at large for the Mankato Presbytery, occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Badger during his stay here succeeded in raising a trifle over $100 in the church for the home missionary fund.

Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman, of Faribault , who have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Dolan for the holidays returned home Monday morning. Mrs. Dolan went to Faribault with them and will visit with relatives and friends in that city for a few days.

M. Johnson will hold a public sale on the premises, section 1, Worthington township, 3½ miles north of Worthington and one mile east of the Fulda road, commencing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13th, at which time he will dispose of a lot of livestock, farming implements, etc.

J.C. Fejfar and P.W. Gard, formerly with "Maj." O'Connor's orchestra, and afterwards with Hand's orchestra, of Sheldon, are now running an orchestra of their own to be known as Fejfar & Gard's orchestra, and successor to Hand's. The personnel of the organization is as follows: P.W. Gard, harpist; J.C. Fejfar, clarinetist; A.J. Hand, violinist and A.H. Kalbrener, cornetist.

A young man giving the name of Carl Bender is under arrest at Mankato charged with attempting to pass a forged check. His methods are the same as those employed by the fellow who swindled the Sterling clothing store in this city a few weeks ago, and it may be possible that he is the same party. He tells a pathetic story about being unable to secure employment and forced to crime through hunger.

Mr. A.P. Rose, of Worthington , is in this community delivering the history of Nobles county. Mr. Rose has spent the past two years in the work and has as complete a history of the doings of the county and its people as could possibly be given. It is a large book, handsomely bound in leather, and is well worth the money he is asking for it. Mr. Frank Duster is helping in the delivery of the book. -Wilmont Tribune.

Friday last, following the snow storm, A.C. Wilson and J.A. Swett started in the country on a hunting trip. As they were driving along the road the chirp of a striped gopher was heard. The little fellow was discovered sitting upon a bank of snow and looking as chipper as in the "good old summer time." Mr. Swett (who does not belong to the gun club) took a shot at the little innocent and luckily missed him about two feet. The little fellow saluted them with his summer time chirp and disappeared in the snow bank. An occurrence of this kind is somewhat remarkable for this time of year and the weather conditions prevailing at the time. - Lake Park News.