Worthington Globe

April 14, 1910

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Thursday, April 14, 1910

County Happenings

From our Vast Army of Correspondents.

 

RUSHMORE

 

Rev. A.H. Thuman went to Sibley , Iowa , Saturday.

 

Mrs. T.H. Prideaux visited at Worthington Monday.

 

W.C. Thom was a business visitor at Worthington Friday.

 

John W. Peters purchased a new Reo automobile last week.

 

Miss Kate McCall visited at her home at Brewster over Sunday.

 

Will James and family visited with relatives at Little Rock Sunday.

 

Miss Freda Green visited at her home in Little Rock over Sunday.

 

C.S. Morton went to Sioux Falls Friday to attend to business matters.

 

R. Prideaux of Worthington , was over Monday visiting with his son T.A. Prideaux.

 

George Forbeck and family have moved this week into the F.A. Carrell residence.

 

J.B. Ludlow was over to Little Rock Tuesday looking after some matters of business.

 

Dr. Vale of Sibley Iowa , was in town Monday on business. He went from here to Wilmont.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Huber and children, were over from Wilmont Sunday, calling on friends.

 

Mrs. C.B. Andrews and Mrs. Cora Fox visited friends at Little Rock from Saturday until Sunday.

 

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson last Friday a baby girl. All concerned are doing well.

 

J.G. Herman visited several days at Heron Lake the guest of his daughter Mrs. Geo. Cunningham.

 

Mrs. R.E. Smith and daughter, of Worthington , came over Saturday for a visit at the home of Mrs. H.A. Bassett.

 

Mrs. Pearl Lindsley returned to her home in Minneapolis Saturday after visiting a week with her sister Mrs. Al. Dougherty.

 

Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Johnson returned Saturday from Harwick and Edgerton where they have been visiting relatives and friends.

 

Roy Rice departed Thursday night for Conrad , Montana , where he has secured a position as stenographer and bookkeeper for the A.D. Johnson Lumber Co. his many friends wish him success in his new line of work.

 

Mrs. J.A. Dahlberg left on Saturday for St. Paul to visit a few days at the home of her brother C.L. Fagerness. From there she will go to Staples to visit Martin Fagerness before returning to Rushmore.

 

Nels Hokeness and family left last Saturday for Mt. Horeb , Wis. , to be present at the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. Hokeness's parents. All of the seven children in the family will be present except Knute of this place, who could not get away at the busy time of the year.

On Wednesday April 6th, at the home of the bride's parents in Little Rock township, occured the marriage of Miss Stella Rowe and Mr. Oscar Thompson by Rev. Gibbs of Rushmore. Miss Anna Rowe, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid and Will Rowe brother of the bride was groomsman. There were about one-hundred relatives and friends present to witness the ceremony. After the ceremony a splendid wedding supper was enjoyed by all present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rowe, the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Thompson. They are both well and favorably known and have a large circle of friends to wish them a long happy and prosperous life.

INDIAN LAKE

Gus Larson and Amil Thompson returned from North Dakota Friday.

The Ladies' Aid Society met at the home of Albert Hector Thursday afternoon.

The young people of this vicinity gave Lillie Blomgren a Kitchen shower this week.

Miss Ida Thisfor, of Rush Lake , has accepted a position at the home of Oliver Thompson.

Alfred Kall, of Worthington , is occupied at the home of Mrs. Brink for a couple of weeks.

Mrs. O.H. Nystrom, of Wilmont, visited at the home of Hans Nystrom over Sunday.

On Thursday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Blomgren, occurred the marriage of Miss Lillie Blomgren and Albert Nelson, Rev. Edstam, officiating. They will make their home on the Nelson farm. Their many friends wish them a long and prosperous life.

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nystrom were very pleasantly surprised by their relatives, the occasion being their fortieth wedding anniversary. After a speech by Albert Olund, of Wilmont, and Rev. Edstam, of Indian Lake , an excellent dinner was served on the lawn. About 55 were present at this good time.

Bigelow

OBITUARY -- Emory Ellsworth Stover was born in Lucas Co. Iowa, Feb. 11th, 1866. He graduated from the Lucas high school at 17 years of age. Passed the examinations of the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy at the age of 18. Practiced Pharmacy for ten years. Attended the law school at the State University of Iowa. Graduated from the Regular Medical Department of the State University of Iowa in 1898. Practiced Medicine in Iowa two years. Passed the examinations of the Minnesota State Medical Board in 1900 and began his practice at Bigelow , Minn that year. Married Dec. 28, 1904. Died April 9, 1910. He leaves a wife and two little daughters a father, one sister and three brothers. Was a member of the American Medical Association, the Southwestern Minnesota and also Upper DesMoines Medical Association. The funeral service was held at the house Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. Carleton, and the body shipped to Northfield for burial.

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A. Nazarenus visited in Brewster last Friday.

Mrs. A.O. Wensberg was in Luverne Wednesday on business.

Mrs. John Kusten, of Round Lake , was visiting in the city Wednesday.

Mr. Day, of Lake Benton , was visiting with Worthington friends Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ober went to Sanborn Saturday to remain over the Sabbath.

G.R. Lawrence, of St. Paul , came down this week for a visit with his son, Roy.

Vic Anderson returned the first of the week from a visit at Haywarden , Iowa .

Mrs. Joe Nazarenus entertained the ladies of the German Lutheran church today.

J.E. Darling departed for St. Paul Wednesday morning to take in the sights.

The census enumerators will commence their duties tomorrow, Friday, April 15th.

F.F. Desmand of St. James, was transacting business in town one day this week.

James Gibson of Sheldon , Ia. , was looking after business interests in town Wednesday.

F.R. Engel of Hardwick, was in the city Wednesday, looking after business interests.

Mrs. Fred Smith, who has been visiting with friends and relatives in Sibley returned home Wednesday.

Mrs. Greene of St. James, arrived in the city Wednesday for a few days' visit at the home of John Fitch.

Heika Fricken and Minnie Eilers, of Adrian , were united in marriage in this city April 9th, Judge Cory, officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Vale arrived in the city Wednesday from California . They were formerly old residents of Worthington .

W.H. Baker, of Reading was transacting business in Worthington last Thursday and made the Globe office a pleasant call.

Fred Tripp and wife, of Round Lake , are visiting with friends in the city Wednesday and incidentally took in the Firemen's ball.

Miss Macguire, of Buffalo Center , Iowa , was visiting with friends in the city Tuesday. She departed for her home on Wednesday.

Mrs. John Stafford, who has been spending a few months with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Stark, left on Wednesday for Eau Claire , Wis.

Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Herbert Noren, Fred Jobin, Paddy Tripp, James DeVaney and C.E. White were Sunday visitors at Brewster.

Misses Lulu Lamb, Marie Schaeffer, Clara Forrette and Mrs. Effie Dodge, of Adrian , were in attendance at the Firemen's dance Wednesday.

Mrs. A.M. Lyon and daughter, Miss Iva, departed on Wednesday for Brogan, Oregon , to join Mr. Lyon, where they will make their future home.

Judge Cory performed the ceremony April 10 which made M.L. Tjomsland and Maud Kelly man and wife. They were from Hancock county, Iowa .

Taylor Johnson will in a few days begin the erection of a large barn on his farm to the place of the one recently destroyed by fire. It will be 54x56.

Miss Canfield stopped off here over Sunday for a visit with her brother, A.L. Canfield, and family. She was on her way home to Luverne from St. Paul .

Mrs. Anna Scholtes, of Ellsworth, was brought before Judge Cory last week and examined as to her sanity. She was committed to the asylum at St. Peter.

A.B. Johanning, of Wilmont, was in the city Monday. He has sold his farm near that place and was on his way to Morriston county with the view of investing in that vicinity.

Mrs. Barnes and children, of Lake Park , were visiting at the home of Mrs. O. Anderson last Saturday. They were on their way to visit with friends and relatives at Reading .

Mrs. Evans, residing near Round Lake , is going to have a complete new set of buildings on her farm, including house, barn, graneries, hog houses, etc. Julius Palm, of this city, has the contract.

Robt. Schumacher, of Heron Lake , was a Worthington caller last week.

Master Lawrence Abbott went to Luverne Saturday for a few day's visit.

Dr. Huff, of Sibley , Iowa , was in the city on professional business Saturday.

Harvey Rew returned last Thursday from an extended visit at San Antonio , Texas .

H.F. Volkerman, of Estherville , Iowa , was a Sunday visitor in Worthington .

John Baker made a trip to Heron Lake the latter part of last week on business.

C.W. Housman, of Salt Lake City , Utah , was transacting business in our city Tuesday.

The quarantine has been raised from the residence of Nels Moberg, residing near Bigelow.

W.W. Crandall, of Mankato was calling on Worthington people on business Tuesday.

F.J. Loren, of Brewster, was transacting business in Worthington the first of the week.

Mrs. Ralph Carleton was called to Fremont Thursday by the sudden illness of her mother.

Mrs. H.S. Mohrman went to Iona , Minnesota , Friday for a visit with relatives and friends.

Misses Ethel Osborn, Mildred Mackey and Thressa Ryan were calling on friends in Org Friday.

Mrs. James Chermach and children have gone to Guernsey , Iowa , to visit her mother and brothers.

W.D. Carpenter, of Rock Rapids, Iowa , was visiting with friends and transacting business Wednesday.

Mrs. H.T. Swartwood, of Tracy , returned to her home Monday, after a few days' visit with Mrs. J.T. Donevan.

Miss Hannah Geisel, of Wilmont, visited in the city a few hours Monday on her way to visit friends at Sibley , Iowa .

Mrs. E.L. Schwartz returned home Saturday from a visit with relatives and old time friends at Amboy, Minnesota .

Mrs. M. Gritz, of Jackson , stopped off in the city Tuesday to visit with friends. She was on her way to Los Angeles , Calif.

Miss Veda Shepher, private secretary of Governor Eberhart, was in the city the latter part of last week visiting with friends.

Miss Amelia Katts, of Sheldon , Iowa , returned to her home Friday, after a couple weeks' visit with her parents and friends east of town.

Mrs. Wm. Burchardt received the sad news last week of the death of her brother, Wm. Witte, at Minneapolis , of typhoid fever. He was about 22 years of age.

Mrs. W.A. Saxon went to Minneapolis Monday to attend the Minnesota State Sunday School Association's meetings, which are being held there this week.

G.J. Savidge of Sioux City , was a Worthington caller Tuesday. Mr. Savidge is the gentleman who drilled the wells for the city some four years ago. He is at present repairing the village well at Wilmont.

Dan Chute's house on Eleventh street is fast nearing completion. The furnace is being put in and the house is ready for the plasterers. Mr. Chute is also going to erect a new house near the Rock Island depot.

H.E. Jager, traveling agent of the State School located at Owatonna , was in the city Tuesday looking after the interest of the school. Frank Lewis formerly in business in this city, is assistant superintendent of the institution.

Milton Dickerson was arrested last week at Org for grand larceny in the second degree. The complaint was sworn out by Stanley Moore, proprietor of the Worthington Hotel. He was taken before Judge Dow, where he waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. Bail was fixed at $500, in default of which he was remanded to the county jail.

I.F. Kelly was transacting business in Bigelow the first of the week.

Mrs. Calvin, of Reading , visited with Worthington friends last Saturday.

E. Heisel, of Cherokee, Iowa , was in the city last Saturday transacting business.

M. Ronan and wife went to Haywarden , Iowa , Saturday for a few days visit.

Robt. Smith and G.R. Lawrence were business visitors to Bigelow last Saturday.

E.F. Dickens of Windom, was among the visitors from that place to Worthington Tuesday.

L.A. Gregory, of Adrian , was transacting business in Worthington the first of the week.

A.C. Cramblet returned from a business trip to Sioux Falls the latter part of last week.

Judge G.W. Baker, of Wilmont, was transacting business in town between trains Monday.

W. Wyatt went to Sioux City Friday to attend to his own business and incidentally enjoy himself.

Mrs. L.D. Barnes went to Luverne Tuesday evening for a few days visit with relatives and friends.

Herman Bunning, of Round Lake , was in town the latter part of last week transacting business.

W.G. Meyers left on Friday last for St. James. From there he went to the Twin Cities for a week or ten days.

Philip Roets, of Belgium , arrived in the city Monday afternoon and will make his home with his uncle, Philip Delagoon.

Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Biltgen, and daughter, Mrs. Marple, returned last week from an extended visit at Los Angeles , Calif.

Mrs. Tom Blanchard, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Wilson, returned to her home in Little Rock Tuesday.

A sad accident occurred at Madelia Tuesday afternoon. John Oney had been hauling cinders in his wagon using dump boards in place of a box, and while going down the street his team became frightened at an automobile and ran away. In some manner one of the boards fell off and was thrown forward on the whittfletrees in such a manner that his leg caught and his head hung just back of the horses feet. At almost every jump the horses took, the culks from the shoes struck him in the head. He was at last thrown against a hitching post and his skull fractured. He was 43 years old.

Rev. A.H. Carver, of Luverne, was in the city a few hours Saturday.

J.E. Ulrich went to Sioux Falls Tuesday and brought back a new car.

H.E. Meyers, of Round Lake , was calling on friends in the city Friday last.

Mrs. J.T. Donovan left Wednesday for a few days visit with relatives at Fulda .

Miss Emma Albert went to Okabena, Friday for a visit with home folks and friends.

Mrs. M. Ronan, of Reading , was visiting in the city with relatives over Sunday.

P.H. McCarvel, of Brewster, was transacting business in town Monday of this week.

Messrs. John Moorehead and L. Bishop, of Adrian , were Worthington callers Tuesday.

L.A. Gregory of Adrian,was transacting business in Worthington the first of the week.

J. McKay made a business [trip] to the metropolis of South Dakota the latter part of last week.

G.W. Borst left Monday for Heron Lake to fire an engine on the Pipestone branch of the Omaha .

Assistant Supt. Neil, of Omaha , was in the city Saturday, looking over business at the depot.

Miss Goodell made a trip to Lake Park last Wednesday to be present at the marriage of a friend.

William Cross, general foreman of the Omaha shops at Sioux City , was in the city on business Monday.

WM. Burchard, one of our local nimrods, had the good fortune Saturday evening to land a ten-pound pickerel.

John Johnson, accompanied by his daughter, Anna, went to Ellsworth last week for a few days visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. J.A. Carter, who has been visiting at the home of R.B. Plotts, departed on Friday last for her home at Warwick , N.D.

Clayton Rodgers, of Sheldon, was among the people who came to Worthington last week. He is from Sheldon , Iowa .

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knipe, of Cherokee, Iowa , returned to their home last Friday. They have been visiting at the home of Geo. Morgan.

Fay Torrance is among those who is going to do some building this summer. A new addition is to be built onto his residence and new foundation is to be laid under the entire house.

Miss Jennie Clavadtscher left Saturday for Wabasha , Minn. , for a few days visit. From there she will go to Canada , where she will take up a claim. We wish her success in her new venture.

What might have been a serious accident happened last Saturday. Ray Wolven was driving Vic Anderson's auto and in turning the corner by the Western Hotel struck a crossing breaking the steering gear, and the car overturned. Harry Pannell and Ralph Anderson were occupants of the car, but luckily escaped uninjured.

Ned Jones went to Alton , Iowa , Saturday and remained over Sunday.

James School of Mankato, was a caller in the city the first of the week.

E. Wagner, of Wells, Minn. , was in the city on Monday transacting business.

Mrs. Chesick, of Bigelow, was visiting with Worthington friends last Saturday.

Mrs. Lyons went to St. James last Thursday for a few days' visit with friends.

Banker Ludlow , of Rushmore, was in town transacting business the first of the week.

Henry Bisch went to St. James last week, where he will be employed for the next six weeks.

Miss Kitty Chaney came down from Dundee Monday to resume her studies in the public schools.

Mr. and Mrs. Burchard visited with relatives and friends at St. James the latter part of last week.

Mrs. E.J. Helmick went to Sioux Falls , last week for a two weeks' visit with friends and relatives.

Mrs. Ivan Erickson returned Thursday last from a visit with friends and relatives from Sioux Falls .

Dr. Humiston is having the upper part of his house remodeled, it is being divided into sleeping rooms.

Rev. G.A. Cahoon went to Adrian Saturday to be present at the quarterly meeting of the M.E. church.

Harry Schaber, of Sheldon, was among the people who transacted business in Worthington last week.

Miss Emma Ferguson, who has been visiting with relatives here, left Saturday for Tracy , where she is teaching school.

Mrs. Mary Witt, of Ellsworth, was visiting in the city a few hours Monday. She was on her way to Sibley for a visit.

Miss Mildred Lewis, who has been spending the school vacation at her home in Wilmont,has resumed her studies in the high school.

L.N. Ravlin, of Sioux Falls , a representative of the Royal Typewriter Co., was in town Tuesday. We acknowledge a pleasant call.

C.B. Ward, the proprietor of the Western hotel, believes in being up to the times and is treating his hotel to a new coat of white paint. C. Synkerson has the contract.

T.A. McGovern, who has been employed as night clerk in the Hotel Worthington, has resigned his position and gone to Sibley , Iowa , where he is working in the Windsor Hotel.

We understand that word has been received here of the death of John Adams at the State Penitentiary at Stillwater . He was sentenced from this county to serve 29 years and six months.

Ray Walker went to the twin cities Monday.

James Taylor, of Jasper, was a business visitor in town last Friday.

A. Farnes, of Sioux Falls , was doing business in Worthington Friday last.

Mrs. Dean went to Rochester Monday for a visit with friends for a few days.

Mrs. N.J. Lorge, of Wilmont, was in the city last week, the guest of friends.

B.H. Bunkers, of Remsen , Iowa , was taking in the sights in Worthington Saturday.

F.A. Vihlen, of Round Lake , was in town Tuesday and made this office a pleasant call.

Dr. Williams, of Wilmont, was in this city Saturday. He came over in his automobile.

Mrs. W.J. Mason, of Fulda , was in the city over Sunday visiting with Mrs. Bedient and family.

Mrs. Earl Butcher and Miss Reynolds, of Bigelow, were shopping in Worthington Monday.

Mrs. Hawley has something interesting to say to the ladies in this week's issue. Better look it up.

A.D. Fritz, of Ocheyedan , Iowa , came up last Thursday for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. J.D. Everett.

J.A. Davidson, proprietor of the Central House at Luverne, was transacting business in town Tuesday.

Miss Oliphant, of Blue Earth, who has been visiting with her sister, Miss Hall, returned to her home Tuesday.

Joseph Hildyard left last Friday for Sioux Falls , where he has accepted a position as salesman in the McKay piano house.

Major John Basher, of New Ulm, was in the city Tuesday for the purpose of inspecting Co. F, it being the semi-annual inspection.

W.D. Boddy is nursing a sore eye, caused by getting a cinder in it while on his way to Avoca last week with W. Dunbar on his speeder.

H.O. Ellis, of Kiester , Minn. , was among those from the eastern part of the state, who were transacting business in Worthington , Monday.

P.L. Thompson and niece, Miss Harrietta Thompson, of Ocheydan, was in the city a few hours Wednesday. They were on their way to Okabena for a few days visit.

D. Stevens of New York City , was in the city Wednesday on business. He is the gentleman that has charge of the Barber stock that is being closed out in this city.

Mrs. Marie Marple left on Tuesday for Minneapolis , after a visit with relatives and friends in the city. She is employed as a linotype operator on the Minneapolis Journal.

Maj. O'Connor, an old resident of Worthington , was in the city last week renewing acquaintances. He formerly conducted an orchestra in this city and organized several bands in the neighboring towns.

Marriage licenses were granted the past week to M.L. Tjomslad and Maud Kelley, both of Hancock county, Iowa ; Heiko Fricken and Minnie Eilers of Nobles county and Albert W. Nelson and Lillian Blomgren of Nobles county.

Mrs. Samuel Lemon and two daughters, who have been residing near Reading , departed on Tuesday for Keeline , Wyoming , to join Mr. Lemon, who has taken a claim there. We wish them success in their new home.

The Red Cross Drug Store, W.G. Meyer, proprietor was opened to the public on Monday, with new fixtures and an entire new stock. They have one on [of] the finest soda fountains seen outside of the large cities. Frank Holton, of Minneapolis , has been engaged as registered pharmacist.

Proximity Panegyric

Mrs. A. Montgomery died at her home in Brewster March 31. She was about eighty-one years of age.

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Frederickson at Windom presented them with a fine silver service last week. They intend removing to Canada .

Geo. F. Sokol and Miss Agnes Nesbit were married at Sibley , Iowa , April 7th. They are well known young people of Sibley and have many friends in this city.

The body of Miss Mary Saure was found in a vacant house at Wells last week. She disappeared the latter part of March leaving a note saying that she intended to committ suicide.

Marjorie Herring, a nine year old girl, living near Marshall , got her hair caught in a cream separator, loosing it all, besides receiving several scalp wounds.

Frank Cullen, a farmer residing near Selma , committed suicide at his home last week by taking carbolic acid. It is thought that brooding over business affairs caused a temporary derangement.

Harry Metz and Miss Adra Winter were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents in Lake Park , Iowa , April 6. The bride has many friends in this city, who wish her all the happiness possible.

The suit R.C. Churchill vs Charles Lewis, filed in the district court at Heron Lake , for alienating the affections of the plaintiff's wife, $10,000 damages was dismissed last week. Mr. Churchill is the editor of the Windom Citizen.

John Lafferty, aged about ninety years, died from suffocation and heat at his home in Pipestone last week. The old gentleman was living alone and the house caught fire from an overturing [sic] lamp. He was taken from the building but expired almost immediately.

County Happenings
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.

ROUTE 4

Jens Christenson and family visited with Peter Anderson's family at Org Saturday and report a good time and good roads.

Hans C. Hanson, nephew of Jens Christensen, arrived from Denmark and made a week's visit with the family of the latter. He left for Minneapolis where he expects to go to work. He is a practical electrician and thinks that America is O.K.

KINBRAE

Miss Ada Segar was a Fulda visitor Thursday.

Miss Maggie Fury spent Thursday in Fulda .

Mike McGlin of Lakefield was a business visitor in Kinbrae Thursday and Friday.

Mrs. F.D. Lindquist and Mrs. Maxwell of Fulda visited friends in Kinbrae Monday.

Robert Andrew left Saturday for South Dakota , where he expects to find employment for the summer.

Miss Nan Frederickson was the winner of the second prize in the Globe contest, receiving the diamond ring.

Miss Myrtle Lindquist went to Dundee Friday afternoon to visit a cousin whom she had not seen for some years.

Mrs. H. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Morfit of Sheldon , Ia. , visited in the country several days last week. Mrs. Morfit returned to her home Friday afternoon.

A farewell reception as tendered Mr. and Mrs. Girven Saturday evening by the Royal Neighbors. A splendid supper was served and a general good time enjoyed by all.

Mrs. Effie Wheelock took the afternoon train on Friday, going to Hartley , Iowa , where her sister, Mrs. S.A. Moore of Hatfield, Mo. , was very seriously ill at the parental home. She returned via Dundee , Monday afternoon leaving her sister in much more hopeful condition.

READING

J.A. Good now sports a new buggy.

Messrs. Sisterman and Young spent Sunday at Wilmont.

Dr. Williams made a visit to Reading last Saturday.

E. Bowersocks and family were in Worthington last Sunday.

W.H. Baker has been doing some fencing up by Summit Lake .

Atty. S.S. Smith of Worthington , was calling on friends last Thursday.

Messrs. G.L. Bulick and C.A. Lutner were county seat visitors last Friday.

F.G. Bulick is now manager of an auto and is treating some of his friends to a ride.

E.A. Post was delivering corn here for Geo. W. Patterson, the first of the week.

Edward H. Hauenstein is taking an inter-deprentice course in the Reading State Bank.

F.L. Keith started his meat wagon Tuesday. He plans on keeping it going all summer now.

Tom Voss received a shipment of house-hold goods this week. It does begin to look suspicious.

Mrs. W.J. Bulick has a spank and span new piano. Listen to the music from the south-west.

Mrs. Sam Lemen and daughters left Tuesday for Wyoming where they go to join Sam, the new pioneer.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. WM. Heckert last Saturday a boy. Mother and son are reported doing well.

Road over-seer, C.A. Lutner, started out on the roads with the grading machine Wednesday morning.

Sheriff Fauskee meandered through here Tuesday on his way to Bloom township, where he had some official business.

Miss Edna McTier, of Rushmore, enjoyed her last week's vacation by visiting relatives and friends in and around Reading .

C.L. Colman Lumber Co. received two cars of tile this week, the out-put of the Worthington Concrete and Tile Company.

Harry Post's team of blacks gave him a "pleasant" little ride Tuesday morning. The only damage done was a broken single tree and tug.

M. Ronan accompanied his mother back to her home at Haywarden , Iowa , last Saturday, while Mrs. Ronan spent Sunday with her folks at Adrian .

ELK

Geo. Hacker sold a car load of hogs last week.

Willie Buss is not improving as rapidly as was expected.

Mrs. Wells and mother visited at Bigelow the first of the week.

The masquerade given at the home of Nels Scott last Friday evening was well attended. Everyone reported a good time.

The mission band met at the home of Mrs. Paul Schulz, Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Young spent Sunday with the latter's mother at Fulda .

Mabel and Elmer Soderholm visited with Worthington friends Sunday.

Will Omen had the misfortune to fall and sprain his right arm one day last week.

WM. Marquardt has been enjoying a visit with his brother from Pipestone.

Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Finch visited at the home of Mr. Smith, north of Reading , Sunday.

Mae Cahin returned to Worthington on Sunday after a few weeks visit with her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Heckert are the proud parents of a new boy, born on Saturday, April 9th.

Mrs. Marquardt left for Benton County , Iowa , on Thursday of last week, to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law.

The stockholders of line five held a meeting at Josuah Schechter's residence last week and decided to put in new telephone poles.

ORG

Fred Johnson is very busy now days painting his house.

Mabel King closes a successful term of school in the Doeden district this week.

Mrs. A.F. Johnson and children, of Bigelow, are visiting relatives here this week.

Chas. King, census enumerator, made a business trip to Luverne the first of the week.

A bouncing baby boy came to live with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bjornstad last Tuesday.

George King and August Larson attended quarterly inspection in Worthington Tuesday night.

Misses Ethel Osborn, Mildred Mackay and Therese Ryan of Worthington , were visitors at the Wass school Friday afternoon.

Mrs. James Heller and children returned last Sunday after visiting at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lindeman, at Langdon for three weeks.

Art Bjornstad went to Adrian last Monday to get seed corn. He is very fortunate in getting home-grown seed corn as any that is of account is as scarce as hen's teeth around here.

Florence Dalberg, Bessie and Ralph Anderson took an auto ride to Haywarden , Ia. , last Sunday. Their father, Victor Anderson, who was visiting there, came back with them that night.

 Source: Minnesota Historical Society Microfilm
Transcription courtesy of Terri Mindock