Worthington Globe

 

Thursday, April 7, 1910

 

In Justice Court

 

In justice court before Judge Dow, LaMihulivi was arrested on complaint of Nick Constantilierie for larceny of a pair of pants from out of a laborer's car in the Rock Island yards in this city. The party was captured at Bigelow with the goods in his possession, on telephone message from Sheriff Fauskee, and returned here by Constable Ballard of Bigelow. Defendant entered a plea of guilty and received a sentence of $10 or thirty days, in default of which was committed to jail.

Peter S. Serkland one of the oldest citizens of Watonwan county, died on March 28.

George Raub, over 60 years of age, husked and cribbed over 400 bushels of corn in eight days on his farm near Jackson . That going some for a man of his age.

Ed. Umbarger committed suicide at his home in Sibley , Iowa , March 30th, by cutting his throat with a razor. The men had been despondent for some time because his family would not move to Minnesota , where he wanted to go on a farm. He had threatened to kill himself a week before.

Winfred Still, at Ellsworth, had a narrow escape from suffication last week. While playing with some of his companions they pushed him into a box and locked it, and then ran away. He was discovered just in time to save his life.

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George Nelson, of Brewster, was up the first of the week to visit his brother.

Mrs. J.E. Stonesifer returned Monday from a week's visit at Paullina , Iowa .

Mrs. H.A. Kramer returned Tuesday from a week's visit with relatives in Sioux City .

E. Sarver, of Canby , Minn. , was in the city the first of the week transacting business.

Mrs. Nellie White departed Monday afternoon for Sioux Falls for a visit with relatives.

Eugene Slater, the pure food inspector, was in town this week on official business.

Banker Nenaber, of Round Lake , was transacting business in Worthington Friday of last week.

Messrs. W.H. Marshall and Joseph Stiener were among the visitors to Heron Lake Saturday.

F.L. Keith has secured the services of August Johnson of Minneapolis to assist him in the store and to drive the mules on the meat wagon.

Leon Vincent, of Fort Dodge , Iowa , was here the first of the week looking after business interests.

Ben Hildyard returned Tuesday to DesMoines , Iowa , to resume his studies in Highland College .

Myrtle and Artie James, of Rushmore, were in the city a couple of days this week visiting with relatives.

MORE LOCAL

Bill Ross, of Heron Lake was in the city for a few days.

Mrs. James Furey, of Ellsworth, visited at the home of Nick Klaras Monday.

Robt. Phillips, of Wilmont, was calling on friends in town the first of the week.

Mrs. N. Klaras and children visited with Adrian friends the latter part of last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Drenkow, of Hull , Iowa , were guests at the Joe Yollman home the past week.

Master Floyd Johnson was severely burned last week about the hands by falling into a bonfire.

J. Wayne, of the Mitchell, S.D., Cement Block and Tile Co., was in the city a couple of days this week, looking over the heating plant at the local tile factory.

The Worthington Hotel cash box was broken open Thursday morning and $17.50 taken. Milton Dickerson, who has been employed as porter and train man, is also missing.

Dr. Gould was in Heron Lake Monday on veterinary business.

Pat Whalen of Reading , was a pleasant caller at the Globe office Friday last.

Mr. and Mrs. Lock spent a few hours at Beaver Creek between trains Saturday evening.

Miss Hilda Oren returned Friday evening from a two weeks' visit with her father at Boardman , Wis.

T.A. Palmer has purchased the fixtures formerly used by Kay Brothers in their real estate business.

A.M. Renner, our popular implement man, returned from a business trip to the Twin Cities Friday morning.

Miss Lillian Darling left Saturday for Windom to resume her duties in the public schools after a week's vacation.

W.S. Lewis left Wednesday morning for a month's visit with his daughter, Mrs. Tibbetts, at Letcher, S.D.

The Misses Caroline and Lulu Bish spent a few days this week. He is one of the contest managers in this vicinity.

Miss Lottie Boddy is the new "hello" girl at the local telephone office, having taken the position made vacant by Miss Rippberger.

Mrs. Thom and daughter, Miss Francis, returned to their home at Ashton , Iowa , Friday, after a week's visit at the home of William McKinney.

The Misses Martha and Johanna Davis, of Lismore, were in the city the latter part of last week visiting with relatives. They left for Fulda Saturday.

Miss Helen Schaeffer, of Adrian , passed through this place Tuesday on her way home from Duluth , Superior , and other places in Minnesota and Wisconsin .

John Skiable, of Elbron , Iowa , returned home Friday after a few days visit in this vicinity. Mr. Skiable has been making some improvements on his farm seven miles west of this place.

H.W. Conaut, of Sibley, was among the Worthington visitors last week.

James Ward, of Fort Wayne , Ind. , made Worthington a business trip Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. James and son, Jack, spent last Thursday visiting in Bigelow.

Mrs. John Sullivan is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Pat McCall at Brewster this week.

John Nelson, a farmer residing near town, was operated upon Monday for appendicitis.

J.M. Eggelstom went to Heron Lake Tuesday to brae Pipestone branch. [???]

S.F. Borroughs was visiting with friends and relatives in various part of Iowa last week.

Mrs. M.A. Torey, of Chicago , arrived in the city Saturday for a visit with relatives and friends.

Henry Ehler left Sunday evening for Tekamah , Iowa , where he has accepted a position in the tile factory.

Master John Masgai returned last week from a few days visit with relatives and playmates at Adrian .

Mrs. Berkland and daughter left for their home in Paullina , Iowa , Friday after a visit with relatives in this city.

Pearl Berg went to Sioux Falls Monday to join his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Berg, who have removed to that city.

A marriage license was issued to Oscar C. Thompson and Miss Stella Rowe, both of Nobles county, on Saturday.

Dr. F.E. Walker, formerly of this city, but now of Hot Springs , S.D. was in the city over Sunday renewing acquaintances.

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Peterson, of Windom, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Peterson parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Maxwell.

Miss Cora Kemple, of Omaha , was in the city Friday last. She was employed here about two years ago in the depot lunch counter.

Oscar Willardson, of Osceolla, and Tressa Meyers, of Nobles county, were united in marriage by Judge of Probate Cory, March 31st.

Mrs. Hazen A. Ackerman and daughters, April and Bessie May, arrived in the city Saturday to join her husband, who is the new reporter on the Globe.

Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Stoutemeyer and daughter left Tuesday afternoon for Hot Springs , S.D. where they will make an indefinite visit with relatives.

Mrs. Julia Chaney went to Mankato Monday to attend the meeting of the Ladies' Missionery society. From there she will go to Minneapolis for a visit.

Hans Hanson, of Omaha , was in the city over Sunday on his way to Reading , where he is engaged in putting in tile for some farmers. Mr. Hanson was formerly a resident of Worthington .

Miss Eva Parish returned Thursday from a visit at Sioux Falls . She was accompanied by her friend, Miss Ames, who used to be a teacher in our schools. Miss Ames returned to Waterloo , Iowa , Friday, where she is teaching.

Walter B. Gee and Miss Lydia A. Voget were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vogt, in Albia township, Jackson county, on Saturday, April 12, 1910. The Globe joins with their many friends in extending congratulations.

County Attorney Jones made a trip to Adrian Saturday evening.

D.B. Kumler came home from Mankato Tuesday to cast his vote.

Mrs. Montgomery was among the Sibley visitors to Worthington Tuesday.

H.F. Volkmann, of Estherville , Iowa was transacting business in town Tuesday.

Mrs. J.A. Breffle left Saturday for a visit with her mother at Lake Park , Iowa .

William Oestrick, of Windom, was a guest at the McGowan home the first of the week.

J.S. Frink has taken the contract of altering the plumbing in the hospital at Heron Lake .

Miss Christine Michaelson who has been visiting in the city went to Minneapolis Monday.

Mrs. J.M. Wilson was visiting with relatives and friends in Org the latter part of last week.

Dell Scott, the popular elevator man at Rushmore, was shaking hands with old friends in town last Friday.

Miss Jean Albertus went to Jackson Tuesday morning to visit her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cowings.

John O'Connor has deserted the "profesh" and has accepted a position in Geo. W. Brammer's meat market.

Mrs. William Burchard was called to Minneapolis Saturday morning on account of the serious illness of her brother.

Miss Lizzie Johnson, who has been taking a two week's vacation from her duties in Steffen's restaurant, has resumed work.

Miss Amy Darling, who has been spending the spring vacation with relatives, left Saturday to resume her duties in the LeSuer [LeSeuer] schools.

Outwaite Kumler departed Monday afternoon for Tekamah , Neb. , for a short visit with friends. From there he expects to go to the western coast.

Mrs. F.D. Everett returned to her home in Ash Creek the first of the week. She has been here during the illness of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. J.D. Everett.

Frank Glasgow, superintendent of bridge construction on the Omaha , left the latter part of last week for Brogan, Oregon , where he will look after his land interests.

Carl Larson is suffering from a severe cut in the head. While crossing the Omaha tracks he in some way slipped and fell so that the back of his head struck a rail. Dr. Manson dressed the wound.

S.U. Ullum, of Alta , Iowa , spent a few days this week visiting with his sister, Mrs. George W. Brammer. He left Wednesday morning for Chicago , where he is attending the Northwestern Dental College .

H. Lawrence, of Rushmore, was in the city Friday, and made thiss office a very pleasant visit. While here he renewed his subscription to the Globe for another year. He says that he can't get along without it.

Jos. Budde and son, Frank, of Wilmar, who have been visiting friends in the city, departed on Friday for Tripp County, S.D., Friday, where they intend to make their future home. Mr. Budde was looking over the land in this vicinity and says if South Dakota does not suit him he may return here.

Henry Arch, of Heron Lake , was in town Monday.

Ed. Lawton is home from the Twin Cities on a visit to his parents.

D. Sullivan, of Fergus Falls , was transacting business in town Monday.

Albert Deitrich spent the Sabbath under the parental roof at Lake Crystal .

W.W. Crandall, of Mankato , was doing business in Worthington this week.

Byron Mead, of Wilmont, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of John O'Connor.

Dr. Curran, of Mankato , was in the city on professional business the first of the week.

Oscar Noren has accepted a position at Wilmont and took up his duties the first of the week.

Miss Orphia Saxon returned Saturday from Windom, after a few days visit with relatives.

Mrs. James Iron returned Monday from a three week visit with relatives in Joliet and Chicago.

Father Heatherington, of Sibley , Iowa , came Friday for a few hours visit with Father Sherman.

Dana Reed and A.J. Hunt, of Coon Rapids , Iowa , were transacting business in Worthington Monday.

Frank Wood went to Windom Saturday afternoon to eat Sunday dinner with his son, Claude, and family.

Jacob Bankman, wife and daughter, left Friday for an extended visit with friends and relatives at Morrell , Iowa .

Miss May Hayes, of Round Lake , was in the city the latter part of last week visiting with relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Gilchrists and children left Monday for an extended visit with Mr. Gilchrist's parents at Ryan , Iowa .

Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Saulspaugh, of Mankato , returned to their home Monday after a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Samuel Allen.

Misses Florence McIntosh and Bessie Weidman left the first of the week for Sioux Falls , where they will resume their studies at Morningside.

W.A. Murphy, formerly engineer at the power house, was transacting business in town Tuesday and renewing acquaintances. He is traveling for the Crane & Ordway Co., of St. Paul .

Among our prominent bachelors who purchased new buggies Saturday were Messrs. Fred and Ira Sharp and Fred Dalheim. The Western Implement Co. furnished the vehicles.

C.H. Haggard arrived in the city from Ames , Iowa , Thursday for a few days visit with the old folks at home. He is attending the agricultural college there, taking a veterinarian's course.

C.H. Henderson, of Omaha , was in the city last week, the guest of H.S. Hobson. During his stay he took a run around the neighboring vicinity and became so impressed with the country that he invested in a farm. Well, it only needs a look around to give strangers the investing fever.

Oscar Edgstrom, a well digger residing in this city, was brought home Friday crippled up with rheumatism. He had been working east of Brewster and the first he noticed of the attack was on Tuesday when his ankle began to pain him. He paid no attention to it and the next day it was in his shoulder. Still he kept on work until Friday when he was completely stricken in the limbs and unable to move. We hope to soon see him out again.

F.B. Voog, of Lynd, was a Saturday visitor in Worthington .

E.V. O'Brien, of Slayton, was a Worthington visitor Sunday.

Master Raymond O'Connor is visiting friends in Wilmont for a few days. 

J.H. Hodge, of Estherville , Iowa , was a Worthington caller the first of the week.

Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Lawrence went to Sioux City Thursday evening for a short visit.

Mrs. William Ferguson went to Brewster Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. P.J. Silver.

The family of J.D. Humiston were released from quarrantine for scarlet fever the first of the week.

Mrs. Harry Tripp and children went to Round Lake Saturday morning and remained over the Sabbath.

F.D. Everett, agent for the Omaha at Ash Creek , Minn. , was in the city over Sunday visiting relatives.

G.C. Casareto returned home from Sioux Falls Monday. He was accompanied by his daughter, Rosa.

J.S. Eddelstein and family were Minneapolis bound Saturday for indefinite visit with friends and relatives.

Misses Clara Bo_e and Martha Abraham went to Woodstock Friday after a day's visit with his family here. He is delivering the History of Jackson County.

Mrs. Brannigan, who has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. E.H. Smith, left on Monday for her home in Minneapolis .

Miss Laura Tricke visited with friends in the city Friday last. She was on her way to Lake Park , where she is teaching school.

Miss Mabel Clark, who has been visiting with her sister, Miss Mary, departed on Saturday for Slayton, where she is employed as a stenographer 

Miss Florence Fallgetter, was in the city Monday enroute for her home at Parker, S.D., after a visit with her brother, Truman, at Wilmont.

Lewis Laughlin, of Emmettsburg , Iowa , was in the city the first of the week. He was on his way to Luverne to take charge of the Journals contest.

Peter Thompson went to Sioux Falls Saturday evening to assist in the settlement of the estate of his son-in-law, James W. Parke [Parker?], who recently died there.

D.G. Meyer, of Minneapolis , was in Worthington this week on business. Mr. Meyer is the gentleman who has put in several concrete bridges for the county.

Miss Rudy Rippberger has resigned her position in the telephone office. She is one of the Globe's popular lady contestants and made a trip to Brewster Friday in the interests of her candidacy.

Miss Oleana Langseth came home from Rushmore Saturday for a week's visit with relatives. She was accompanied by two of her sister's children, whom she has been taking care of since their mother's death.

Mrs. Chris Kramer went to Sibley Iowa , Saturday to spent a few days with relatives.

Mrs. James Jack went to Magnolia last Thursday for a visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. Gibson and daughter, of Sheldon , Iowa , came up Sunday for a visit with Worthington people.

E.J. Bahls, of Round Lake , was transacting business in Worthington the first of the week.

Miss Julia Teitenberg, an employee of this office, spent Sunday with relatives and friends in Wilmont.

Victor Beckman, a former member of the Globe force, went to his home at Hull , Iowa , Saturday last.

Messrs. E.W. Hermann and J.W. Nazarenus were business visitors to Brewster the latter part of last week.

Mrs. Martin and children returned Saturday morning from a few days visit with friends and relatives at Sibley , Iowa .

J.P. Dunne, the representative of the Minneapolis Tribune, for the Second Congressional district, was in the city over Sunday.

Mrs. L.R. Gholz left last week for a visit with her parents at Spirit Lake , Iowa , Dr. Gholz took a run down Saturday evening to visit over Sunday.

Mrs. F.C. Hand, who has been visiting in Worthington with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson, returned to her home in Hatfield , Minn. , Monday.

Mrs. S. Ronan, of Haywarden , Iowa , and Mrs. M. Ronan, of Reading , were visiting with relatives and friends in the city the first of the week.

Miss Ida Roll, of Adrian , who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. A.M. Renner, left Sunday evening for Welcome, where she is teaching school.

Mrs. A.D. Fritz, of Ocheyeden , Iowa , was in the city, Saturday visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.D. Everett, who recently underwent an operation at the City Hospital .

Mrs. Goodell, of Lake Park , Iowa , arrived in the city Thursday night for a visit with her daughters, Mrs. J.A. Braeffle, and Miss Goodell, who is a nurse at the City Hospital .

Miss Lillian Luehrs left Thursday night for Duluth , having accepted the position as Professor of History in the State Normal School in that city for the remainder of the school year.

Miss Fay Richardson, of LeMars , Iowa , who has been visiting with Miss Kramer and other friends in the city, returned to her home Friday last. Miss Richardson formerly resided in this place and it was her first visit in two years.

Art Lyons departed the first of the week with a carload of goods for Brogan, Oregon , where he will make his future home. Mr. Lyons and family are old residents of Worthington and will be missed by many friends. Mrs. Lyons and daughter Iva, will follow him in the near future.

Miss Pearl Shuette, of Owatonna , who has been manager of The Globe's Piano contest, departed on Monday for her home. During her stay here Miss Shuette has made many friends who regret her departure, but then, "the best of friends must part." She was accompanied by Miss Eunice Jones, who has had charge of the Luverne Journal's contest.

County Happenings

From our Vast Army of Correspondents.

RUSHMORE NEWS.

John McCord visited at Wilmont Friday.

M.A. Mattison moved Friday in the house formerly occupied by C.V. Thom.

Miss Maud Powerll left on Thursday for a visit with friends and relatives at Meriden Iowa .

Mrs. Al Dougherty is enjoying a visit from her sister Mrs. Pearl Lindsey of Minneapolis.

Mrs. E.L. Wemple and grandson Everest left on Saturday, for a weeks visit at Sioux Falls

Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Johnson went to Edgerton Saturday for a visit with friends and relatives.

Mrs. Fred Folly and Mrs. John Barnard from Little Rock was calling on relatives and friends Friday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hans Henderson a girl on March the 31st -- mother and child are both doing well.

An April Fool party was held at the home of Henry Thompson Friday night, all present report a good time.

Master Everest Wemple of St. Paul is here visiting his Grandmother Mrs. E.L. Wemple and other relatives.

Miss Cora Fox is taking a weeks vacation. Miss Lillian Wemple is taking her place in the Post-office during her absence.

Mrs. Andrew Schraeder was taken suddenly ill last Friday with a stroke of paralysis but at present is rapidly improving.

Mrs. J.A. Dahlberg who has been confined to the house on account of sickness is rapidly improving and is able to be out again.

The Rushmore school is having a vacation this week and the teachers are spending the time at their homes. Miss Boyce at Adrian Minn., Miss Knudson at Mankato Minn. , Mr. Oakes at Worthington Minn. , and Miss Greig at her home near Rushmore.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greig left on Tuesday night for Canada where they expect to make their future home on Saturday night. Their many friends gave them a surprise at the home of James Greig, the evening was spent in playing games after which refreshments were served and the guests departed for their homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Greig success in their new home.

LORAIN TOWNSHIP

Mrs. John Brown has been confined to her bed part of the time for the past two weeks with the grippe.

While out getting a load of hay last Monday John Brown was taken suddenly ill with plurisy. He is able to be around again.

A small fire was discovered in the cellar of J. Fitzgerald's residence last Monday but was soon extinguished. It was discovered by Miss Hazel Kinney who stopped in for a visit while coming from school.

INDIAN LAKE NEWS

Nels Moberg's have been quarantined for the last two weeks because one of their children has had scarlet fever. The school was also closed last week.

Gust Rhudequist of Worthington has accepted a position to work for Wallace Saxon this summer.

Charlie Peterson lost one of his best horses last week, getting one of his legs kicked off by another horse.

Dan Nystrom and Hilda Nelson visited at the home of Anton Holms last Sunday.

Miss Nellie Erickson went to Worthington last week, where she has accepted a position at Rev. Alvords.

ELK.

Miss Ora Peterson left for Sioux City on Monday for a few weeks visit with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. John Whelan entertained Henry Mohr, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lawrence and family and Jeanette Sietsema to dinner Sunday.

Henry Buss spent Sunday with relatives in Worthington .

Will Rogers and Ed Manning drilled a new well for Ben Voss last week.

Pearl Burkhart of Reading visited with Mrs. Lofeman a few days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green of Worthington spent Sunday at the B.F. Young home.

Ben Young and Ferdinand Wassmund, Sr. transacted business at the county seat on Wednesday.

Mrs. Allen Lawrence visited with her mother, Mrs. F. Mohr Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lawrence is just recovering from a long and serious illness and this was almost the first trip she had made for nearly five months. Her many friends hope that she will soon enjoy her usual good health.

KINBRAE NOTES.

Mrs. A. Paulson is on the sick list this week.

G.R. VanDike spent Thursday evening in Lakefield.

Mrs. B.F. Holland who has been sick is able to be around again.

Chris Hartwig returned from South Dakota on Friday of last week.

Fred Sentag of Heron Lake was a Kinbrae visitor last Saturday.

Mrs. Chris Hartwig visited in Worthington Wednesday and Thursday of last week.

Miss Myrtle Lindquist returned to Kinbrae Saturday after a week's vacation spent with friends in Fulda .

Fred Sentag took the train from here Tuesday noon for Montana where he expects to take up a homestead 

Albert Paulson one of our enterprising merchants has a man on the road now buying cream and eggs from the farmers.

Julius Jeppesen and Bert Paulson went to Heron Lake last Thursday, where Bert recured employment in the brick and tile factory.

On Monday of this week Mr. John Schreiber left for Seattle , Wash. , where he will visit for some time with his daughter Mrs. Berggren.

for Arvilla, S.D. on Monday where he will assist his uncle Sam Helden in the carpenter business during the summer.

Mrs. Frank Ridgeway returned from Quim S.D. last Saturday, where she had been called by telegram to attend the funeral of her father.

READING .

Mrs. L.H. Hawkins was called unexpectedly to Iowa last Thursday.

Guy Fellows, of Elk township, was in town on business last Thursday.

Judge Baker, of Wilmont, was down between trains one day last week.

Morace Conan was enjoying a visit from his mother the first of the week.

Geo. W. Patterson was doing some surveying for tiling on his farm Tuesday.

Stephen Feit and wife were entertaining company from Round Lake over Sunday.

S.T. Fair enjoyed a visit from his brother from Pipestone county last week.

Frank G. Bulick is spending a few days with his parents while he is recuperating from his operation 

Our new blacksmith, Mr. Davis, got all tee [the] hard work here he wanted and left between suns Saturday night. 

W.S. Ramer, of Elk township, and Ronan Bros., of Reading , are doing some much needed tiling on their farms.

George Lemen has secured employment from James Baird, Jr., for a couple of months, after which he plans going west to grow up with the country.

From some cause or other, Rev. Wray failed to put in an appearance last Sunday. The pulpit was very ably filled by Dr. Souls, of Worthington .

Ben Voss has purchased lumber for a new house. Some folks say that it is for Tommy, but what would Tommy want with a house? We will just wait and see.

Bank Inspector Becker was here last Wednesday checking up the State bank and found everything in shipshape condition. He went on his way rejoicing to see the other fellow.

F. Wassmund and daughter, Christina, took their "all" and departed for Germany last week. They have wanted to go back home for some time, but we fear they will find things so changed that they will not be satisfied.

A.R. Beilke was down the first of the month and moved the postoffice supplies over to the new postmaster's. He stated that Mrs. Beilke was quite sick again, which report was received with sorrow by their many friends.

 Source: Minnesota Historical Society Microfilm
Transcription courtesy of Terry Mindock