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Friday, July 16, 1909

LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Miss Lillian Carpenter is the guest of Sioux Falls relatives.

C.W.W. Dow made a business trip to Sioux City Tuesday.

Mrs. Carl Leistico is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Schmidt, at Dundee .

Misses Florence and Pearl Brazel, of Luverne, are guests at the home of J.S. Frink.

George W. Dow, of Bigelow, spent a few days last week with his brother, C.W.W. Dow.

C.B. Ward is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Francis Anderson, at Sioux Falls .

Robt. Hogan, of LeMars , Iowa , is visiting his brother, Tom Hogan, of the Western Implement Co.

Miss Marguerite Becker is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Alweis, at Hartford , S.D.

Mrs. Charles Boddy, of Rushmore, was the guest of Worthington relatives a few days this week.

Miss Amelia Bahlke left Tuesday morning for Aberdeen , S.D. , for an extended visit with friends.

Mrs. Wm. Royse and children of Sunnyside , Wash. , are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Org.

Mrs. E.L. Gillette has had for her guests the past week, Misses Mayme and Lizzie Dempsey, of Windom.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cooper of Adrian came over to hear Mrs. Maybrick Friday returning on the afternoon train.

Miss florence McIntosh returned home the latter part of the week from a visit with friends in St. Paul .

Mrs. Joseph Cowin came over from Adrian Friday, to attend Chautauqua. She was the guest of Miss Mattie Hastings.

Will Gillespie returned to his home in Vermillion, S.D., Tuesday after a pleasant week's visit with friends in this city.

Mrs. Frank Petrie returned to her home in Madison , Wis. , Wednesday after a pleasant visit with S.S. Smith and wife.

Miss Mary Miller, of Lismore, who has been visiting with Miss Ethel Bloom, left Tuesday for a visit with her brother in Sibley.

Rev. Swan, Presbyterian pastor, of Jackson , was in the city Monday attending the Bryan lecture and shaking hands with friends.

Ray Fulton and sister, Miss Ruth, who were guests at the home of A.P. Darling, returned to their home in Marshall , Wednesday.

Winnifred Gaugh returned to her home in Granada Tuesday morning after a ten days' visit at the home of W.W. Loveless and family.

Mrs. J.S. Tolverson, who has been the guest of friends in this city during the Chautauqua assembly, returned to her home in Fulda Tuesday.

Hap Lawton had the misfortune to lose his black waterman fountain pen at the Chautauqua grounds Sunday, and offers a liberal reward for its return.

Valder College , at Decorah , Iowa , offers thorough courses in business, normal and shorthand. $45 for 6 mo. in business or shorthand. $9 per term in normal.

Miss Florence Lewis, who was a member of one of the many happy camping parties at Chautauqua, returned to her home in Minneapolis Tuesday morning.

The installation of officers of the I.O.O.F. to serve for the ensuing six months, took place Tuesday evening, at which time the following officers assumed their duties: A. Gustafson, N.G.; C.C. Erwin, V.G.; Oscar Kunzman, Secy.

[Illegible words] Thompson and daughter, Vera, returned to their home in Lakefield Tuesday morning after a most pleasant visit with relatives in this city.

Mrs. Dr. Richardson and Misses May, Leeds and Corinne Whitney, returned to their home in Slayton Tuesday morning after a pleasant week with Worthington friends.

A.C. Finck, who presides over the destinies of the Hills Crescent , accompanied by his wife, spent several days last week at the home of Dr. B.O. Mork, and attending Chautauqua.

Mrs. P.J. Silvers and children returned to their home in Brewster Tuesday after a week spent with relatives and friends in this city, and attended the Chautauqua.

Mrs. L.F. Lammers and daughter, Mildred, and Mrs. Wm. Drews, of Heron Lake , returned home Tuesday, after a pleasant visit in Worthington , spent with Mrs. G.W. Wilson.

Dr. J.N. Gould left Tuesday afternoon for Stillwater , Minn. , where he will attend the meeting of the State Veterinary society. Mrs. Gould will visit with Bigelow friends during the doctor's absence.

Mrs. Donald Pettit, of Backoo, N.D., who has been the guest of her parents, C.W.W. Dow and wife for several weeks, left Tuesday for St. James, where she will make a brief visit before returning home.

The stenographic field offers greater opportunities than any other. You can become a good stenographer by attending Mankato Commercial College . It will pay you to send for their year-book.

Miss Sana Stephenson, who has been visiting M.L. Holbrook and wife, left Tuesday for Shullsburg , Iowa , where she will join her father and sister and make a journey to Salt Lake and other points in Utah and Colorado .

Miss Lizzie Hazleton, of Minneapolis , a former teacher in the Worthington schools, visited last week with Miss Jennie Beckley, leaving Tuesday for Clear Lake , Iowa , where she will be the guest of Miss Bridget Donahue.

Messrs. E.W. and Albert Schmidt and families, of Valley Springs , S.D. , were in Worthington a few hours Tuesday, on their way through to Round Lake , where they will spend a week or ten days in camp, and luring the finny tribe from its haunts.

Mrs. Claude White and baby left Wednesday for Frederick , S.D. , where she will visit with her husband's parents. Claude who is now in camp with the militia at Lake City , will also pay a visit to the parental home before returning.

Carl Eastwood, of the Heron Lake News, was in attendance at the Chautauqua last Friday, and also busy circulating among friends. Owing to the washout on the Omaha , which delayed all trains from the south, he was compelled to remain over until Saturday.

J.S. Frink has been awarded the contract for plumbing and heating Dr. Humiston's new hospital, which is a guarantee that the work will be done in a first-class manner. A central heating plant is to be established to heat both the hospital and the doctor's residence.

Carl Schwartz, of Amboy, Minn. , is a guest at the home of his son, E.L. Schwartz, where he will visit for several weeks. Miss Agnes Schwartz, who has also been a guest at the Schwartz home, left Tuesday for Mankato , where she will take treatment for an injury to her arm, before returning to her home at Amboy.

Cards have been received in this city announcing the marriage at Minneapolis , Wednesday of A.E. Ritz and Miss Vita Walson. "Ted" is one of the most popular conductors on the Omaha and a former resident of this city, and his many friends will unite in wishing him and his bride a long and pleasant journey through life.

Sterling Lawton came up from Westbend , Iowa , Saturday for an over Sunday visit with his parents, and to take in the Chautauqua. "Hap" is employed by Success Magazine, and combined business with pleasure by securing a number of new clients for the magazine on Monday and Tuesday. He returned to Westbend Tuesday.

A transformer on the electric light pole in front of the residence of Mark Marden short circuited and burned out shortly after one o'clock Tuesday night. The insulation on the wires burst into flames and an alarm of fire was turned in. The department responded, but as there was no danger it was allowed to burn out.

Peter Ringler, who has been confined in the county jail awaiting trial on the charge of receiving stolen goods in connection with the robbery of Tripp & Son's store, at Round Lake , was admitted to bail Wednesday afternoon, his brother, Anton, putting up the required $500 to insure his appearance when the case is called for trial in the district court.

Word was received in this city Wednesday of the death of Rev. S.B. Smith of Rushmore. Deceased was well known in this city, and the sympathy of the entire community will go forth to the bereaved family. He has not been actively engaged in the ministry for a number of years, but up until his illness made it impossible, he was interested in promoting religious work.

Selma Adelia, the one year and three months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Swanson, succumbed Thursday morning to an attack of brain fever. The deceased was an exceptionally bright child and the parents have the sympathy of the entire community at bereavement. The funeral services were held from the residence Saturday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place.

Co. F left Wednesday night for Lake City , Minn. , where they will go into annual camp for ten days. About fifty of the local company left at that time, and others will follow later. Seven members of the company, Chef Amos Todd and assistant, Otto Voight, Quartermaster Sergeant, Chas Loveless and Head Waiter, Claude White, with Will Rasmussen and "Hinney" Ehlers, as assistants, and Bennett Johnson, police, went up Tuesday night to have everything in readiness for the company upon arrival.

Popular Couple Wed

At nine o'clock Wednesday night, at the home of the bride's parents in this city was solemnized the marriage of James Mott and Miss Josephine Coughran. The ceremony was performed by Judge Frank Stevens, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting couple, and a few intimate friends. The bride is the only daughter of Postmaster Frank Coughran, and is a young lady of many accomplishments, while the groom is the assistant postmaster, and is well and favorably known and universally liked by all who are acquainted with him.

The happy young couple left on the night train for Dorset , Wis. , where they will spend their honeymoon camping on the banks of Long Lake . They were given the customary charivari by "Young America," and a goodly number of friends were at the depot to see them safely started on the honeymoon tour. The Advance-Herald joins with the multitude of friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.

Death of Mrs. F.G. Crandall

The following clipping from a Kansas City newspaper will be on interest, as the subject of the sketch was at one time a resident of Worthington and will be remembered as Miss Nellie Roberts.

Mrs. Nellie Crandall, aged 49 years, died at 8:25 o'clock yesterday morning at her home, 1114 Paseo, after an illness lasting more than a year. Mrs. Crandall was the wife of F.G. Crandall, city salesman for the Parke Davis Drug Company. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. James Richardson, Omaha, Neb., and Laura B. Crandall, a teacher in the Kansas City public schools, and two sons, Harry E. Crandall of New York and Frank G. Crandall came to Kansas City with her family from Omaha five years ago. She was a prominent worker in the Central M.E. church.

Local Intelligence

A.P. Rose came over from Jackson to take in the Chautauqua Sunday.

Ernest Colvin came over from Adrian Saturday to attend Chautauqua.

Mrs. Fred Mohl and daughters, Ruth and Hazel, were Chautauqua visitors Friday.

W.O. Tillman and wife, of Wilmont, were in attendance at the Chautauqua Monday.

Miss Duchess Goodenough, of Adrian , was in attendance at the Chautauqua Saturday.

Miss Katherine Beck, the Sibley milliner, was in the city Friday on a business mission.

Mrs. Joseph Gill came up from Sibley Monday afternoon to hear the Bryan lecture.

Alex Thuemmler, of Minneapolis , arrived Tuesday and will visit for a time with his sister, Mrs. J.J. Kies.

Major and Mrs. Harry Hobson entertained Governor John A. Johnson during his stay in the city last Sunday.

Mrs. E.R. Coss, of Luverne, arrived Friday and wil visit for a week or ten days with her mother, Mrs. Nellie Mott.

Harry Grant, the Sibley real estate man, and son, Charles, were in attendance at the Bryan lecture Monday afternoon.

Carl and Sydney Norberg, and Vere Jensen, of Sioux Falls , visited this week at the home of Gus Swanberg, arriving Friday.

Mrs. Black and daughter, Ethel, of Rushmore, returned home Tuesday after a week's visit with Worthington relatives.

Rev. Babcock and wife, who were campers at the Chautauqua, returned to their home in Rushmore Monday afternoon.

Mrs. A.G. Lindgren and sons, Everett and Harold, of Adrian , were in the city attending Chautauqua Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Peter Arbes, and daughter, Minnie, of New Ulm, are paying a visit to their son and brother, Peter Arbes of this city.

Mrs. Henry Francks, of Minneapolis , arrived Tuesday for a few days visit with Mrs. W.M. Evans, and other Worthington friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Pedvin and daughter, Miss Laura, arrived Friday from their home at St. James, and are guests of C.R. Bishop and wife.

Mr. Thompson and Ed. Barnes, of Vernon Center , were Chautauqua visitors the first of the week and visited at the J.E. Darling home.

Ben Burns, the Lismore tonsorial artist was among the passengers from that place to attend the Bryan lecture at the Chautauqua Monday.

Rev. and Mrs. Ervin, of Heron Lake , were guests last week of Dr. and Mrs. B.O. Mork, and were regular attendants at the Chautauqua.

Clerk of court, A.M. Schraeder, of Jackson , arrived in the city Monday to pay his allegiance, to William Jennings Bryan at the Chautauqua.

Miss Margaret Becker, who is employed at Geyerman's store in Brewster, is spending a two weeks' vacation with her mother, Mrs. Matt Becker.

Stanley Swanberg is now with the Stoutemyer transfer line, taking the place of Charles Loveless, who is at Lake City with the military company.

J.B. Sawyer and wife, who were guests at the home of E.C. Pannell and family for a few days last week left for their home in Revere , Minn.

Cliff Loveless came in off the road last week for a couple days' visit with his parents, W.W. Loveless and wife, and to take in a portion of the Chautauqua.

Mrs. J.S. Blair and sister, Miss Nellie Plotts, of Minneapolis , are visiting their father, R.B. Plotts. Mr. [Mrs.?] Blair came down Saturday and remained until Tuesday.

Misses Muriel Swanman, of Adrian, and Josephine Marr, of Oldham , S.D. , attended the Bryan lecture Monday afternoon and remained for the dance in the evening.

H.D. Barnard and F.L. Kieth, of Reading , were in attendance at the Chautauqua Monday and boosting for the big celebration to be held at Reading next Saturday.

Will Siler and little son, William, of Ash Creek spent a couple of days this week attending the Chautauqua and visiting at the home of his brother-in-law, Wilson Abbott.

E. Paine, of Edgemont , S.D. , is renewing acquaintances in Worthington this week. Mr. Paine has a claim near that city, and reports the Worthington colony as well and prosperous.

J.J. Kies, of this city, is a former pupil of Prof. Amhert Ott, when that gentleman was one of the instructors at Drake University , at Des Moines , and during his stay in Worthington , Prof. Ott was a guest at the Kies home.

A.B. ("Bert") Thurber and wife are the proud parents of a new boy, who appeared on the scene of action last Thursday night. It is probably that "Bert" and wife will survive the incident, but "Uncle Oscar" is in a precarious condition.

L.D. Manchester and wife, of Sioux Falls spent a few days last week as guests of E.J. Helmick and family and attending the Chautauqua. Mr. Manchester is the proprietor of the Manchester Biscuit Co., which firm Mr. Helmick represents.

Reading is to have a gala day next Saturday, and an excellent time is promised to all who are present. A program consisting of music by the Wilmont band, vocal quartette, baseball game and other sports, and addresses has been arranged. A dance will be held in the evening.

Dr. O.C. Selby left Sunday night for Sioux Falls , where he will take an examination in veterinary work, after which he will go to Belle Fourche , S.D. , on official business. The doctor was recently re-appointed assistant State Veterinarian, and the trip to Belle Fourche is taken in the capacity of that office.

Mrs. F.R. Durfee had for her guest last Friday and Saturday, Mrs. Perry Starkweather, assistant labor commissioner of Minnesota, who lectured Friday morning before the pupils of the summer training school. The older residents of Worthington will remember Mrs. Starkweather as Mrs. Thayer who resided in this city about twenty years ago.

For Sale Cheap -- 1907 White Steamer in perfect condition; thoroughly ring winter and newly enameled; complete equipment including top, glass front, gas tank, gas lights, oil lamps, clock and extra tire. Owner going away and must sell or trade. W.L. Greenly, 1915 Hennepin Ave. , Minneapolis , Minn.

Married at Adrian

The following account of the Ronan-Boyle nuptials, from the Adrian Democrat will be of interest to our readers, inasmuch as both the bride and groom have an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances in this city:

Miss Mae Boyle, of Adrian , and Mr. M. Ronan, of Reading , were married at St. Adrian's church, by Rev. Fr. Schels, Wednesday morning, July 7th, 1909 .

The beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. Miss Helen Boyle, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and William Ronan, of Worthington , brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride was elegantly gowned in white silk mull and carried white roses. the bridesmaid was attired in green silk mull and carried pink carnations.

After the ceremony, the bridal party enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyle, and later drove to Reading , where a comfortable home was in readiness to receive them.

Mrs. Ronan, who has been a successful teacher for several years, is a young woman of pleasing personality and high character. Mr. Ronan is a brother of Mayor Ronan, of Worthington . He is an able and energetic business man and one of the successful stockbuyers of the county.

Their many friends here and elsewhere unite in wishing them an abundance of the good things of life.

Married at Beaver Creek

A marriage was consummated at Beaver Creek on Saturday of last week which will create a measure of surprise among the many friends of the contracting couple in this city, at which time Mr. Oscar Nebel, until recently employed as buttermaker at the Worthington Creamery, and Mrs. Maud Grant, who for the past year or more has been the efficient cook at the Hotel Western, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.

The groom is now in charge of the creamery at Beaver Creek, and the Banner of that place gives the following account:

"Oscar Nebel, of Worthington , Minn. and Mrs. Maud Grant, of Gibson , Ill. , were united in marriage last Saturday evening, near Rushmore, Rev. Babcock, of the M.E. church in Rushmore, performing the ceremony.

The bride is a charming young woman and has the respect and esteem of all.

The groom (who is in charge of the Beaver Creek Creamery) is a man of energy and is admired for his many good qualities.

They will go to housekeeping as soon as they can obtain a house.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Nebel are well and favorably known and have many warm friends in the community, who will join with the Advance-Herald in extending heartiest congratulations, and wish them all the happiness and prosperity usually meted out the deserving.

Married

On Tuesday morning July 13th, at the Manse, Dr. Jennings, pastor of the Presbyterian church solemnized the marriage of Carl Swanson and Miss Anna Justina Fenske. The young couple are well known throughout the community, the groom being a farmer, residing four miles south of town. The couple were attended by a couple of intimate friends who witnessed the ceremony. They will reside on the farm operated by the groom south of the city.