Worthington Globe

June 2, 1910

 

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Thursday, June 2, 1910

PAY HONOR TO NATION’S DEAD Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day Appropriately Observed GLOWING TRIBUTES PAID To Those Who Wore The Blue In Defence of Our Great Nation

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We understand that next year the Memorial services will be held under the auspices of Co. F, and it is fitting that they should be. There are but few of the old soldiers left and in the past they have labored hard to fittingly observe the day, and it is now time that they were releived of that duty and be guests of honor upon that occasion. The following is the list of the soldiers dead and W.R.C. buried in the Worthington cemeteries:

CIVIL WAR

Governor Miller, Jos. Nichols, S.D. Eastman, G.W. Brant, R.F. Baker, Jonas Bedford, Wm. Ditty, H.F. Hovey, Robt. McCune, J.F. Sisson, G.W. Crane, J.C. Newkirk, A.L. Rose, R.M. Small, G.N. Stoddard, E. Fenstermaker, E.H. Bassett, G.W. Bullis, S. Hackett, Milton Fellows, I.H. Johnson, H.B. Tripp, C.C. Whitney, A.S. Torrance, H.E. Torrance, Amos Forbes, Azom Forbes, Wm. Stokes, I.S. Darling, Thos. Klasey, B.F. Congdon, Chas. Wilkerson, I.J. Bingham, Robt. Firth, B. Buchan, Nathan Barnes.

SPANISH WAR

Edwin Dolan, Loren Town.

W.R.C.

Mrs. Susan Ditty, Mrs. Patience Firth, Mrs. H.F. Hovey, Mrs. Sarah Humiston, Mrs. L.B. Bennett, Mrs. Minnie Arnold, Mrs. I.H Brown, Mrs. Helen M. Stevens, Mrs. Katie L. Plotts, Mrs. I.H. Johnson, Mrs. I.A. Town, Mrs. C.C. Whitney.

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A letter received today from Mr. A. Nazarenus who is visiting in Germany , stated that he would start for home as soon as his boat would sail. The sad news of the death of his wife two weeks ago was a great shock to him and therefore he will cut his visit short and return home.

Proximity Panagyric

Frank J. Habberman and Miss Mary Ramerth were married at the Catholic church in Fulda May 24.

Wilber Dempsy got shot through the hand at Sibley last week while hunting gophers. He was in the act of brabing one of the fellows with him when another shot at a gopher, the bullet glancing through his hand.

Warren Townsend, of Magnolia, had the misfortune to lose a leg by being run over by a train at Luverne last Saturday. He was standing on the depot platform when the train came in and in some way was pushed or fell under the train.

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J.A. Smith was in Sioux City a couple of days the first of the week.

John W. Stiver and children returned Tuesday from La Prairie, Illinois .

Mrs. Ole Berg came over from Soo Falls Thursday for a visit with old acquaintances.

R.J. Jones, of Reading , was in the city Monday and made this office a pleasant call.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin at East Jordon, Michigan , on Sunday, May 22, a son.

Mr. and Mrs. John Voss left Friday for a week’s visit with relatives at Paullina , Iowa .

J. Stellman departed Monday for LeMars, where he will remain for two or three months.

Mrs. F. Austin and baby, of Bigelow, were the guests of Mrs. L.K. Stevens this week.

Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Barton, of Zion City , were the guests of Worthington friends this week.

Mrs. H.A. Bassett came over from Rushmore Saturday to attend the Memorial exercises.

Carl Nutting, of the Vienna Bakery, of Luverne, was transacting business in town Tuesday.

Mrs. Howard Durfee left last week for C___ville Minn., for a two or three weeks’ visit with relatives.

Mrs. G.A. Lincoln will give a public recital by her class of music at the Congregational church, June 15th.

John E. Salstrom and Harry Grey, of the State Bank of Bigelow, were callers at the Globe office Monday.

Miss Cowing, of Jackson , who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. A.R. Albertus returned home Wednesday.

Mrs. Gould Wilson, of Pipestone, arrived in the city Friday and visited over Sunday, the guest of I.N. Wilson and family.

Mrs. Carrigan and Miss McKinzie, of Adrian , were the guests of the former’s sister, Mrs. A.M. Renner, the first of the week.

Miss Marie Ryan, trained nurse at St. Joseph ’s Hospital at Sioux City , came up Tuesday for a visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. G.A. Smith, of LeMars, who has been the guest of Postmaster Coughran and family, returned to her home Wednesday.

F.J. Schettler, of Wilmont, was visiting with acquaintances in town Friday. He left on the afternoon train for a week’s visit at Larchwood , Iowa .

Mrs. H. Neinstead, of St. Peter, was the guest of Mrs. P. O’Connor Tuesday. She was on her way home from Wilmont, where she has been looking after land interests.

The little five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Woodford, residing two miles west of town, was quite severely burned last Saturday. She was playing around a bonfire and accidentally fell into it.

T.A. Palmer, the music man, was in Brewster Tuesday.

Miss Lillian Darling went to Brewster for a visit with friends Wednesday.

Messrs. S.S. and Bob Smith were transacting business at Brewster Tuesday.

Will Surkson, of Hospers , Iowa , was calling on Worthington people last Saturday.

M.S. Twitchell and daughter, Mrs. Gillette, visited in Heron Lake Wednesday.

Mrs. J.S. Frink returned Tuesday from Luverne, where she had been visiting her mother.

Mrs. J. Weitzer on Friday last departed for Lismore, where she will visit for several days.

Eugene Beckley was over from Blue Earth a couple of days this week visiting with relatives.

Mrs. D. Trafford, of St. James, who was the guest of Mrs. Klaras last week, went to Sioux City Friday for a visit with relatives.

Joe Scholtes, one of Wilmont’s prominent merchants, transacted business in Worthington Friday.

Mrs. Fred Green left Tuesday for a visit with relatives and friends at Adrian and Little Rock .

Miss Marie Schaeffer, of Adrian , was the guest of Worthington friends a couple of days this week.

A.T. Latta, the dry goods man has a change of advertisement this week. It will pay you to look it up.

William Groth, of Iona , who was the guest of George Pfarrer the latter part of last week, has returned to his home.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Smith left Thursday morning for a couple of weeks’ visit with his sons, D.A. and Guy E. at Browns Valley , Minn.

Mr. and Mrs. George Rew, of Mitchell , S.D. , who have been the guests of Harvey Rew and wife, departed on Wednesday for St. Paul .

Mrs. Kindlund and daughter, Miss Martha, departed Saturday for an extended visit at the twin cities and other points in the state.

Miss Margaret Becker returned home from Tekamah , Neb. , Wednesday, where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. E.T. Redmond.

Harry S. Hobson, while on a visit to the state penitentiary at Stillwater a short time ago, had a talk with John Adams. Adams stated that he still had $5,950 buried on his old place in this city.

Lewis Jones, a graduate of the Worthington high school is now employed as civil engineer for the goverment in work on the DesMoines River , being stationed at Humboldt , Iowa . We are always glad to chronicle the advancement of Worthington boys.

John Burns, of Fulda , was visiting in Worthington Sunday.

Rev. J. Sand, of St. Kilian, was the guest of Father Sherman Wednesday.

C.H. Mohr, of Redcliff , Alberta , Canada , was a Worthington visitor this week.

Luther D. Danelz, of Benson , Minn. , was transacting business in Worthington this week.

M.J. Kendall, of Magnolia, was transacting business with Worthington people this week.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Peters, of Lake Park , were visiting with Worthington friends Wednesday.

Mrs. George Slade, of Adrian , was the guest of Mrs. A.M. Renner between trains Wednesday.

A marriage license has been granted to W.H. Marshall and Miss Clara B. Sliver, both of Nobles county.

M.B. Dunn, deputy game warden was in this vicinity on Wednesday and looked over Lake Okabena and adjacent lakes.

Prof. E.E. Heeter, the newly elected superintendent of the Worthington schools, came down from Minneapolis Tuesday for a few days’ visit.

Mrs. Thomas Ronan departed on Wednesday for Haywarden , Iowa , and points in South Dakota , where she will make an extended visit.

Mrs. Louise C. Barker, of Adrian , was brought before Judge Cory last week and adjudged insane. She was committed to the asylum at St. Peter.

Mrs. B.H. Roll, of Adrian, mother of Mrs. A.M. Renner, who has been visiting her for a few days, left Tuesday for Welcome, Minn. , to be present at the commencement exercises.

J.M. Howe, of Paullina , Iowa , was in the city and vicinity this week looking over the live stock market. He was in the market for some feeders, but says that they were few and far between and prices too high.

The bath house has been opened for the season with Geo. Kunzman as manager. New fixtures have been installed, and a tight rope has been placed above the water. The rooms and floors have been renovated and painted and everything is now in first-class condition.

Mark, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Stowe, residing in the Clary addition, died on Friday, May 27th, of menengitis brought on by burns. A few days previous the little lad had been out-of-doors playing and was seen rushing to the house with his clothes on fire. Just how the fire originated it is impossible to tell. The funeral services were held Saturday at the house conducted by Rev. Sowles, and the remains were interred in the Worthington cemetery. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

County Happenings
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.

ELK

Willie Buss has been improving the last few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Young were county seat visitors Thursday.

Mae Calvin spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents.

Mrs. Henry Lutterman went to Sibley Saturday to visit friends.

Alice Young is visiting with her sister Mrs. W.Y. Malenke this week.

Mrs. W.Y. Malenke enjoyed herself among old friends at the picnic Friday.

The friends of Sylvia Johnston favored her with a post card shower on her birthday, June first.

Mrs. Henry Dunbar is enjoying the pleasure of cooking on a new perfection oil stove this week.

Miss Jennette Sietsema closed a very successful term of school in the Prairie Hill school house, May 24th.

A large crowd attended the dance at Mr. and Mrs. Mangles Friday evening. All enjoyed the fine music and reported a good time.

Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Young visited with Mrs. Young’s mother, Mrs. W.H. Booth Saturday evening and Sunday. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Homes Sunday afternoon.

KINBRAE
By L.A. Wheelock

Albert Paulson Jr. from Heron Lake , spent Sunday with home folks.

Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, of Fulda , were visiting friends in Kinbrae Monday.

Postoffice inspector Stewart, was in town Friday inspecting our postoffice.

Mrs. Albert Paulson was taken quite ill last Saturday, and is still confined to her bed.

Othie Gunderson, of Brewster, was a Kinbrae visitor Friday, coming up to take state H.S.B. examinations.

Prof. Jones of Dundee with a number of others from the place attended the school entertainment last evening.

Mrs. Storey and children, who have been visiting with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Holland, concluded their visit Sunday and returned to their home.

Miss Lindquist spent Tuesday with Grandma Maguire. She will return to her home in Fulda this evening and expects to accompany her mother to the twin cities this week.

Mrs. Wilcox and children and Mrs. Baird, of Reading , came up Sunday for a visit with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson Sr. They attended the entertainment on Monday evening and returned Tuesday, accompanied by Lottie and Hazel Wilcox who have attended our school during the year and who expect to return in Sept. for another year. Lottie and Hazel have many friends ere who will Miss them very much.

J.P. Younger was looking after the Rock Rapids creamery interest here on Friday.

Miss Eva Brandt, returned from Ashton Thursday, after a few days visit with friends.

Abe Smith, of Little Rock , was giving some of our boys a ride in his automobile Tuesday.

The stork brought a sweet little girl to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peters last Wednesday.

The Richard brothers, of Worthington , have been shearing sheep on the Ruprecht farm this week.

Guy Ostrom left last Wednesday for South Dakota to look after his business interests in that state.

Ruben Oakes, of Worthington , spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Cain this week.

Jess Cross and his assistants are booked to lay the cement crossing and the walk and curb on main street.

Miss Margaret Cosgrove and her sister, Nellie, went to Sibley Saturday and came home Sunday on the train.

Dr. and Mrs. Dolan and family, of Worthington , spent Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Klessig.

Dr. Nul, of Sibley, was examining the new candidates for the Banker's Life Insurance Association of Des Moines, Iowa.

Mr. Lane , came back from Baxter, Jackson county, Iowa , Wednesday, accompanied by his younger brother of that place.

Miss Buhl, who is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Fliescher [Fleischer?] east of town, is visiting with relatives and friends in Sheldon this week.

Miss Margaret Cosgrove and Miss Sarah Downs, have finished two successful terms of school and are now home on the vacation.

Mr. William Beckman, returned to Rochester Friday of last week, where his wife is under the care of the Drs Mayo in that city.

The Misses Eva Brandt, Lenora Klessig, Winnifred Remstahl and Mr. and Mrs. Tjepke were fishing at Lake Ocheydan last Friday.

Mrs. F. Walters, of Sioux City who has been visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. D.T. Cain, of this town, left Monday night for Wisconsin .

Mr. and Mrs. Dye, of Waseca , Minnesota , are visiting at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. George Stowe, of this village.

Mr. M.J. Hubbard left Thursday for Alcestes , S.D. and Haywarden , Iowa , to spend a few days with his brother and father and other relatives in those places.

Mr. H.W. Krans went to Truman , Minnesota Saturday to join hi wife and little daughter, the latter of whom have been visiting relatives and friends in that place the past week.

H.P. Miles, of St. Paul , one of the solicitors for the Bankers Life Insurance Association was in our town for a few days last week. He succeeded in writing a number of policies.

Miss Wilson and Sylvia Beckman came from Magnolia last Wednesday and spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wess Beckman of this city. They returned to their home in Hull , Iowa , on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin and son Leroy, went to Worthington Saturday morning. Mr. Auster came back in the afternoon while Mrs. Auster remained a few days with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Stevens. [Note the 2 different spellings of the name. That's the way it's printed in the paper.]

Frank Austin closed a very successful term of school in the Voss district last week. He and his pupils had a delightful fishing excursion at Lake Ocheyedan the last day. Mr. Austin has accepted a position as clerk in Mr. Wick's department store for the summer.

Mrs. Rathburn of Chicago , died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Z. Ballard of this town on Saturday afternoon, may 28. She has been ill for sometime before she came to our city some few weeks ago. Her son Kenneth Rathburn, also of Chicago , and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Renestahl and daughter Winifred, of Odebolt , Iowa , besides her relatives in this place were with her at the time of her death. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Sunday in this town, Rev. Stowe, the village minister, delivering the sermon. The remains were intered in the Ransom cemetery.

RUSHMORE

Sheriff Fauskee, of Worthington , was over on business Friday.

Harry Rider was down from Magnolia Thursday, on business.

T.H. Prideaux was a county seat visitor Thursday between trains.

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Jensen left on Saturday for a trip to Denmark .

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Ivers Friday, a baby girl. All are doing nicely.

Will Barnard was up from Little Rock Thursday calling on relatives and friends.

Mr. Boddy, of Worthington , came over for a few days visit with his son Charles.

L.A. Gregory came over from Adrian between trains Friday afternoon on business.

W.G. Myers was over from Worthington Thursday, looking after business matters.

Mrs. E.P. Herman and Mrs. Sam Wilson attended a picnic down near Little Rock Friday.

Miss Kate McCall, lady clerk in H.C. Constable's store, spent Sunday with relatives at Brewster.

Mrs. H.C. Constable and Mrs. J.H. Bryden visited at the home of John Shores in Ransom Thursday.

Wood Breckon, returned from Oklahoma Thursday where he has been for sometime visiting relatives.

Miss Lillian Thom came down from Mankato Saturday morning for a visit with relatives for a few days.

Tom Renshaw came up from Storm Lake , Iowa , for a visit with relatives and friends for a few days.

Mrs. Ruth Stenzel, from near Little Rock visited at the home of Mrs. Julius Luedke, a couple days this week.

Miss Hannah Langseth, of Indian Lake township, is visiting at the homes of Bennett and Steve Fagerness this day.

S.T. Wood, went over to Sioux Falls Thursday morning to attend to some business matters. He returned on the one o'clock train.

Mrs. W.H. Christenson, and Mrs. H.E. Thompson, went over to Worthington Saturday afternoon for a short visit with friends.

Hugo Lienan who moved from here to Cushing , Iowa , this spring is here visiting with friends and relatives and attending to business matters.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Thom, returned from Mankato Thursday morning, where they had been to attend the bankers convention and visit friends.

Mrs. R.F. Kuniety came up from Sibley , Iowa , Friday and is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. John Forbeck, and her son Richard for a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Carney, who have ben visiting at the homes of Elmer Carney and Tom Halferty, left Friday for Salem S.D. for a few days visit at that place.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Beacom and children left here Saturday for Sheldon to visit for a few days. From there they expect to go to Murdo , S.D. , to visit with relatives.

A party in honor of the teachers of the Rushmore schools, was given at the home of A. Hale last Friday evening. All present enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Refreshments were served.

Jesse Smith, the new clerk in H.C. Constable's store, went to Pipestone last Friday to meet his wife. They arrived in Rushmore Saturday t and are keeping house in the Mrs. S.B. Smith's residence.

James Baird, returned from Worthington Thursday afternoon where he has been at the hospital for sometime on account of sickness, Mr. Baird is improving but is still not very strong and it is hoped he will soon be in his usual health again.

Local Overflow

T.A. Palmer, the music man, received a large shipment of pianos this week.

S.M. Granger, auditor of the Hubbard & Palmer elevators, was in the city this week.

L.F. Dube, section foreman at Hartford , S.D. , was calling on friends in this vicinity Tuesday.

Misses Anna Homan and Joanna Noonan, of Luverne, visited in the city Monday and enjoyed the dance in the evening.

B.A. and K. Batager and A. Youngreen, of Minneapolis , were calling on friends in the city this week. They went to Lismore to visit relatives.

ROUND LAKE

The E.A. Grier family entertained relatives from Ocheyedan Sunday.

E.A. Tripp, returned Saturday from an extended business trip to the twin cities.

Grace Tripp, returned recently from Sioux Falls where she spent a fortnight visiting relatives and friends.

Wm. Bock, of Lake Park , drove his joy car into our city Saturday evening, and spent Sunday visiting friends.

C.D. Antritter, disposed of his recently acquired farm south of Round Lake , to Johnson Bros. Saturday, for $60.50 an acre.

Fred and Lou Hegardt, who are doing contract work in Lake Park , arrived on the Rock Island Saturday evening to begin the new week at home.

Lucien Hollor, senior member of the firm of Hollor and Mattson, who operate an oates and corn factory on the south shore of Iowa Lake , was in our village Friday.