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Friday, October 8, 1909

Local Intelligence

Mrs. J.H. Maxwell went to Windom Monday for a week's visit with her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Peterson.

Mrs. John Sullivan returned Monday morning from Brewster, where she spent Sunday with her daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Lawrence made a short visit ___ friends ___ Sioux City from Monday afternoon until Tuesday.

Rev. W.H. Knowlton of St. James held services at the Episcopal church in this city last Sunday. He returned home Monday evening.

Mrs. Grant Morrison and son, Harold, went to Sioux Falls Monday afternoon for a brief visit with her sister, Mrs. A.E. Whiting.

Attorney J.A. Cooley, of Kirksville , Mo. , was in Worthington from Sunday until Monday afternoon, when he left for Adrian , accompanied by Col. J.A. Town.

Miss Nina Canfield, of Luverne, who visited over Sunday with her brother, A.L. Canfield, and wife, in this city, returned home Monday afternoon.

Miss Clara Prideaux and her aunt, Mrs. Sadie Evans, of Dodgeville , Wis. , who have been visiting in Worthington for several weeks, spent Sunday with relatives at Rushmore.

Rev. N.F. Douglas, Sunday school field secretary for the Diocese of Minnesota, will hold service and preach at St. John's Episcopal church on Sunday evening, October 10, at 7:30 o'clock . Everyone is invited.

Joe Taylor and wife and two of his sons, who for the past ten years have resided four miles west of Worthington or in the immediate vicinity, loaded their goods Monday at this point and left for Haswell, Colo,. where he and the boys will take up claims.

H.R. Free left Monday for Cresbard , S.D. , accompanied by his father Robert, with whom he has been visiting for the past week. The son's home is at that place and the father will work at his trade as carpenter in that city during the coming few months.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Prideaux and their guest, Mrs. Sadie Evans of Dodgeville , Wis. , went to Adrian Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Jones, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jones, who died Saturday night, was the mother of County Attorney E.J. Jones, whose many friends sympathize deeply with the bereaved son.

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. HACKETT
Mrs. Martha Hackett Dies Sunday at her Home in Indian Lake

Mrs. Martha Hackett, aged 79 years 10 months, died 8 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her son, George, in Indian Lake . The cause of her death is thought to be dropsy.

Deceased leaves seven children, four boys and three girls, to mourn her loss. They are in numeration George S, with whom she has resided since her husband's death, which occurred several years ago, E.L. of Pamo, Idaho; F.N., of Deland, S.D.; Larond of Sioux Falls, and the girls, all of whom are married, are Mrs. J.D. Hammond of Canistota, S.D.; Mrs. H.B. Miller, of Fairmont, Minn., and Mrs. W.D. Mix- [the rest of the article got cut off].

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Milton Burrows returned Tuesday to his home at Truman , Minn. , after a visit with his brother-in-law, Leonard Spencer, since Monday.

Farewell Party Given Mrs. Wm. Chaney

The Twentieth Century Club gave a farewell party for Mrs. Wm. Chaney at the home of Mrs. C.P. Dolan, Wednesday afternoon, October 6th. Mrs. Chaney and her husband leave in a few weeks for California , where they will make their future home.

Sorem Re-Union in Ransom

Olaf Sorem's home in Ransom township was this week the scene of a happy family re-union. Forty-seven relatives, representing three generations of the family, gathered from various parts of this and adjoining states to celebrate the great event.

Mrs. Chas. White and daughter Hazel arrived in the city Monday from Sioux Falls , which place they have made their home for the past year. Mrs. White has two grown sons residing here, together with her husband, and will make her home with them. She states that she likes it much better in Worthington than Sioux Falls , because she has dwelt here so long that it is more like home.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fisher arrived from Moline , Ill. , and will visit the remainder of the week with J.S. Kies and family.

Mrs. Anna Gould and Mrs. Hahn of Shell Rock, Iowa are visiting at the home of Harry Steffens this week.

Here in Worthington

Miss Florence was the guest of friends at Sheldon over Sunday, returning home Monday morning.

Miss Ella Horton, who has been the guest of friends in this city since Friday, returned Monday to her home at Elmore , Minn.

Mrs. Wm. Burchard spent Sunday with her brothers, Edward and Alfred Witte, at St. James.

Mrs. J.E. Forbes went to Woodstock Monday for a few days' visit with her daughter, Miss Amy, who is instructor in the schools at that place.

Dr. E.C. Dieckhoff left Monday for Woodstock , Minn. , to look over land interests at that place. From there he expects to journey westward into the Dakotas and perhaps even as far as Idaho , expecting to return home by next week Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Ferguson, of Dana , Iowa , have been in Worthington and Wilmont since Saturday looking over the country with the intention of locating here if they could find land which was suitable. they left Monday for Butterfield, to look over the land at that place, before locating.

Attorney Charles Crandall, formerly of this place but now located at Boise City , Idaho , arrived in Worthington Monday to be present at the fall term of court at which he will have charge of several cases, which are to be heard at that time. While here he is endeavoring to meet all his old acquaintances and friends.

Mrs. George Knicht, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Theodore Feit, for about six weeks, left Monday afternoon for her home at Port, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Feit, of Chenoa, Ill., have also been visiting for the past two weeks with their brother and sister, respectively, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Feit, but left for their  home in Illinois on Wednesday.

Dick Wetheral, the popular Rock Island engineer, and wife, left Monday for a two weeks' visit with friends and relatives at various points in Iowa and Nebraska .

Additional Local

Mrs. E.R. Humiston left Tuesday for Minneapolis for a visit with friends and relatives.

Harry K. Steffens left Wednesday for Red Wing for a two weeks visit with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Fish visited with relatives at Brewster between trains Sunday afternoon.

J.R. Butcher attended the dance at Rushmore Tuesday night, returning the following day.

The International Sunshine Society realized $29 at a tea held at the home of Mrs. J.C. Williams last Friday.

Attorney Garritt Klay of Orange City , Iowa called at the Probate office in Worthington this week on legal business.

Mrs. C.B. Ward went to Sioux Falls Tuesday afternoon for a couple of days' visit with her sister, Mrs. Frances Anderson.

E.A. Tripp, John Michelson and Fred Hegardt of Round Lake attended Odd Fellows lodge in this city on Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Fred Trunk entertained the Royal Neighbors very royally at her home north of town Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Louis Johnson of Rushmore passed through the city Tuesday on his way home from Sioux City , where he had been on a business mission.

Mrs. E.L. Gillette made another of her regular weekly trips to Heron Lake Tuesday, at which place she conducts a branch millinery store.

Dayton Staubus left Wednesday for Minneapolis to accept a position as manager of lunch counter on the Milwaukee road near that place for the Murphy System Co.

Hand's orchestra of Sheldon passed through the city Tuesday on their way to Rushmore, where they had an engagement to play at the dance at that place that evening.

Mrs. E.E. Ober of Loraine is this week enjoying a visit from her sisters, B.F. Bowen of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Daniel Bocock and daughter, Miss Mable of Tolono, Ill.

James Ramage, at one time an esteemed citizen of Worthington arrived in the city Sunday from his home at Spokane , Wash. , and will transact business in this locality for several days.

Dr. L.L. Sowles of Dodge Center , who has been given a call by the Congregational church of this city will preach his first regular service next Sunday morning at 10:45 and again in the evening at 7:30 .

Mrs. George Pfarrer, who has been visiting for the past two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Groth at Iona , returned home Tuesday afternoon accompanied by her father, who will be her guest for a few days.

Register of Deeds Harry R. Tripp was laid up this week Wednesday on account of a severe cold which settled in his stump leg, so that he was unable to walk that day but was again able to be about on the following day.

Only one more week to have your photos made at reduced prices as this sale closes Saturday, October 16th. Cabinet $2.00 per doz. Large family groups $6.00 and other sizes accordingly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Miss C. Free.

Tin showers for a prospective bridegroom is rather a unique affair, but such was given the Editor of this paper one day last week by the nine teachers, who are among the star boarders at the Turner boarding house.

J.D. Rippberger, the efficient mail carrier on Route 2 for the past several years, is this week enjoying a ten days' vacation. Tuesday he left for the northern part of the state for a visit with relatives at Red Wing and St. Paul and also visit in northern Wisconsin at Eau Claire and Colby. During his absence John Apel, his substitute is delivering the mail on route 2.

Dr. J.T. Smallwood went to Windom Tuesday to assist Dr. DeCoster of that place in an operation. On Tuesday evening he was met there by his mother, who he accompanied to Minneapolis for a visit with friends until Saturday.

Mrs. M.C. Lloyd of Lake Mills , Ia. , arrived in the city Wednesday for a visit with Mrs. D.W. Anthony and family for the remainder of the week.

G.W. Moothart of Firth, Neb. , and L.L. Moothart of Madison , S.D. , left Wednesday for their respective homes at those places. They were called here Saturday together with their cousin, Will Brown, of Primghar , Iowa on account of the serious illness of their father, Edwin Moothart, who resides with his daughter, seven miles north of town. The father has been suffering with heart trouble and dropsy for the past year and last Saturday there was a turn for the worse and the two sons and nephew were summoned, but Mr. Moorhart is now improving. [Note 2 different spellings of the name.]

Recently advanced from pastor of the local
M.E. church to the position of district superintendent
for a new district in this part of the state with
headquarters in this city.

ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Howard Myers was a passenger to Luverne Wednesday, at which place he transacted business for several days.

Editor Herbert H. Smith of the Advance-Herald left Wednesday for a two week's vacation in Idaho .

Mrs. A.H. Kalkrener of Lake City arrived in Worthington Tuesday for a three weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Bedient.

Miss Pearl Buxton and Mrs. T.B. Wilson of Minneapolis were the guests of friends in Worthington between trains Tuesday while on their return home from a visit at South Dakota points.

For Sale or Rent -- The s.e. ¼, sec. 12, Ransom twp and the s.e. ¼ of sec. 33 Hersey. I.F. Kelley.

Mrs. E.J. Helmick returned Wednesday from a two weeks' visit with J.S. Tolverson and family at Fulda .

Messrs. James DeVaney, Will Schaeffer, Albert Anderson, Earl Barkelew, Chas. Loveless and Arthur Hildyard composed an auto party to Rushmore Tuesday evening to attend the dance.

Miss Anna Strom and Hilda Peterson departed Tuesday evening for Seattle, Wash., at which they will spend the winter, this being their second trip to the west.

H.A. Thurber disposed of his household goods at auction Saturday and together with his wife and child, will leave for Talent, Ore. on Tuesday next, which place they will make their future home.

Mrs. F.M. Ellis arrived Tuesday from California and will visit for several weeks at the home of her brother, C.W.W. Dow, before returning to her home at Washington , D.C.

Mrs. Selma Burns and five children left Wednesday for their home at Chicago , Ill. , after spending a very pleasant three months visit at the home of her brother, C.A. Cedarblade, who resides in Seward.

Miss Sarah Thomas of Sibley is visiting this week with her friend, Miss Jennie Beckley, arrived in this city Tuesday.

Miss Alice Thornton departed Tuesday for her home at Lee Center, Ill., after a pleasant month's visit at the home of her brother, Manly, who but recently moved from Adrian to this place.

Chas. Sussmilch of Eldora , Iowa , who has been visiting since Saturday with his cousins, Bruce Yale and M.J. Barber, left Tuesday for Redwood county, this state to look after land interests.

Rev. J.V. Hawk of Neligh , Neb. , formerly pastor at Bigelow about five years ago, was the guest of G.A. Cahoon from Saturday until Monday, when he left for his home in Nebraska .

Mrs. Thos. McCullough of Sioux Falls arrived in the city Tuesday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood. Her husband will join her here about Saturday and a few days later they intend to leave for Long Beach , Cal. to spend the winter.

Miss Maud Anderson came over from Adrian Tuesday and the following day submitted to an operation at the Manson hospital for a complication of diseases.

Joe Franck of Minneapolis , who for the last four months has been passenger brakeman on the main line of the Omaha between that city and Sioux City , was this week transferred Worthington-Mitchell branch with headquarters here.

Miss Anna Mork left Tuesday for her home at Granite Falls , accompanied by her brother, Olaf. Miss Mork has been at the hospital of her uncle, Dr. B.O. Mork, for the past three weeks, during which time she submitted to an operation for appendicitis.

John S. Parker and wife, who have had charge of the lunch counter at the Omaha depot for the D.H. Shaver News company for the past ten months have been assigned another position by the company and left Tuesday afternoon for Minneapolis . During their stay in our city, they have become the friends of many, who regret to hear of their departure. They will be succeeded by James Isom and wife of Joliet , Ill. , who have been in the employ of the Union News company in a counter at that place for the past several years.

Chas. Hamstreet has sold the Worthington Advance-Herald to Herbert H. Smith of St. Paul . Mr. Hamstreet made a good paper of the Advance-Herald during the past year and a half and we regret to learn that he intends leaving the state. Mr. Smith is an experienced newspaper man and will no doubt continue to give the people of Worthington a good paper. --Lakefield Standard.

Miss Mable and George Kunzman returned Saturday afternoon from Mitchell, where they spent the past week visiting with relatives and attending the Corn Palace . The palace this year surpassed all previous ones in beauty. The United States Marine Band, which concluded a week's engagement at that place Saturday, rendered very creditable programs in the building twice daily.