Worthington Globe

June 9, 1910

 

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Thursday JUNE 9, 1910

PROMINENT CITIZEN DIES.
John Meier, One of the Most Influential Men in Brewster, Died Last Friday.

John Meier, one of the most influential and progressive citizens of Brewster, died Friday, June 3, 1910, from the breaking of an abscess. A short time before his death he was bit by a dog and it is thought that the fright produced from it caused the abscess to break.

Mr. Meier was born in the province of Holstein , Germany , Sept., 12, 1851, and came to this country in 1981 and settled in Benson county Iowa, where he resided until 1893. He then removed to Brewster, which has since been his home.

He was married to Miss Matilda Bockhold, in Iowa May 15, 1881. To them were born thirteen children, twelve of whom are living and reside in Nobles county.

Mr. Meier was a member of the village council of Brewster and was one of its most progressive citizens. He was also a member of the German Lutheran church.

The funeral services were held at Brewster on Monday, conducted by Rev. Mueller, of the Brewster church, and Rev. Smith, of Rushmore. The remains were laid to rest in the Brewster cemetery.

The entire community sympathizes with the family in their loss of a husband and father.

NEWS OF YESTERDAY
Items of Interest Taken From the Advance Over 30 Years Ago.

JUNE 11, 1875

Capt. Miner has returned from Fillmore county, and reports that crops are in fine condition and promising a heavy harvest.

F.H. Wells has the credit of bringing the first regular dray to Worthington a bran, spanking new one. We can now dispence with our wheelbarrow.

Local Information Of The Week

Mrs. H.B. Roll returned from Welcome this week, where she had been visiting relatives.

Mr. A. Sullwold went to Sioux Falls Wednesday afternoon, called there by the illness of her mother.

E. Latourall of Wilmont, visited with friends in this city Tuesday while on his way to St. Paul on business.

Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Wells, of Brewster, were in the city Tuesday to attend the graduating exercises.

Edward Briskson, of Adrian, one of the prominent business men of Adrian , was in town a short time Tuesday.

Mrs. A.A. Aulwes, of Hartford , S.D. , was in the city the first of the week visiting with her mother, Mrs. M. Becker.

Etta and Ira Marriage, of Mullenville , Kansas , are in the city visiting with relatives, the guests of G.B. Hildyard and family.

James Horn returned to his home in Luverne Wednesday, after having visited with his sister, Mrs. William Malcolm, and family.

Mrs. W.R. Rogers left Tuesday for a visit of three month's duration with her parents and a large host of friends in Rochester , N.H.

Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Hellin and Oscar Schmid, of Elgin , Ill. , have returned to their homes after a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. Fred Kasson and family departed today for their new home in St. Paul . Mr. Kasson was formerly employed here as a baker in Loveless Grocery.

On complaint of L.C. O'Malley, A.W. Johnson, of Wilmont, was arrested Monday and brought before Judge Dow charged with violating the pharmacy law. He pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs.

Miss Lois Low and J.D. Giberson, who have been teaching the Wilmont schools for the past year, were visiting with Worthington friends last Saturday. They were on their way home, the former going to St. Paul and the latter to Lakefield, this state.

Mrs. J.S. Frink departed on Monday for Lake Park , Iowa , for a short visit where she will be joined by her mother, Mrs. Beard, of Luverne. They will both leave this week for Geneseo , Illinois , where they will spend a month visiting with relatives and old friends.

Dr. and Mrs. O.J. Ferris, of Portland , Oregon , were in the city this week visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. McCartney. On Tuesday they left for a visit at Mitchell , S.D. , accompanied by Iranse McCartney. They expect to return for a longer visit.

John D. Rippberger received a message from Chicago last week announcing the death of his son-in-law, George W. Giroux. He was a traveling salesman for Kieth Bros. and has made this town for twenty years and his many friends here and in other places will receive the news with sorrowing hearts.

Alfred Hedlund returned home from a visit at Sioux City Saturday.

Clerk of Court, Humiston was in Windom Tuesday attending district court.

E. Graf, of Lismore, was shaking hands with Worthington friends Wednesday.

Mrs. William Higgins, of Lismore, was visiting with Worthington friends Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Asmann were in Brewster Monday to attend the Meyer funeral.

Mrs. Nick Klaras and two little daughters, went to Sioux Falls Thursday for a visit.

Mrs. E.R. Pickett, of Rock Rapids, Iowa , was visiting with friends in the city Wednesday.

Mrs. J.R. Mills, of Minneapolis , returned to her home Saturday, after a visit with Mrs. Dickens.

A large number of Worthington people attended the funeral of John Meier at Brewster Monday.

John Tolverson and Ben Metzke, of Fulda , were in attendance at the graduating exercises Tuesday evening.

Thos. Wilson returned to his home in Mazomanie , Wis. , Wednesday, after a visit with M.P. Mann and family.

Mrs. Eda M. Lewis returned home from Mankato Saturday, where she has been attending the state Normal school.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Groth, of Iona , who have been the guests of George Pfarrer and family, departed Saturday for their home.

Glenn Bear spent a few days the latter part of last week and the first of this week visiting with friends in Fairmont .

Rev. J.E. Greenlund returned to his home in Morris , Illinois Friday, after a visit with friends in this city and vicinity.

Mrs. C.A. Albinson departed Friday for a visit at Minneapolis and Fergus Falls . She expects to be absent about two weeks.

F.E. Caldwell left Friday for Elgin , Illinois , to attend the Grand Lodge of the Mystic Workers. He will return in about a week to complete the organization of the lodge here.

C.H. Haggard, who has been attending the agricultural college at Ames , Iowa , returned home Saturday and will spend the summer vacation with his parents near Worthington .

Messrs. D.E. Harvey and L. Johnson, of Sibley, were transacting business in Worthington Saturday. We understand that one of the gentlemen was looking over the automobile market.

O.G. Grundsten, informs us that in a letter he received from Verona , Missouri , it was stated that Mrs. B.F. Johnson passed away the 17th of April, being nearly 80 years of age. She was one of the old settlers of Nobles county and for a long time was a resident of Worthington .

Hollis H. Goodrich and bride, of Bainville , Mont. , who have been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Goodrich, departed for their home today. Hollis is cashier of the First Bank of Bainville and his many friends extend to him and his bride their best wishes for their prosperity and happiness through life.

Judge Brown, of Luverne, was over Friday to sentence the men who were arrested for breaking into the box car while the circus was in town, Lincoln Borden (white) received a sentence of eleven months at hard labor in the Penitentiary at Stillwater , and Geo. Walker (colored) drew one year at the same place. Pretty quick work, the men were caught and on their way to prison inside of a week.

C.J. Jones, of Dundee, was transacting business in Worthington this week.

Miss Clara Smith, left Monday for a visit with her sister at Webster City, Iowa.

Mrs. Smith, of Stillwater , visited with friends in the city between trains Friday.

Mrs. G.A. Giles went to Brewster Friday for a few days' visit with friends.

Mrs. Effie Dodge, of Adrian , came over Tuesday to attend the graduating exercises.

Attorney J.A. Town went to Slayton Wednesday to attend the G.A.R. encampment.

Miss Maud Ager on Friday last went to the Twin Cities to spend about a month with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaffer went to Brewster Monday to attend the funeral of John Meyer.

Mrs. Ernest Scoville arrived in the city from Minneapolis Wednesday for a visit at the home of C.L. Maxwell.

The Misses Ida and Minnie Nelson, who have been teaching in the public schools, left Wednesday for Kasota.

The Spanish-American war veterans will hold their sixth annual encampment at Faribault June 30 and July 1st.

L. Tripplet was over from Lake Wilson over Sunday to visit with his family. He was accompanied by the Misses Dale and Sackett.

Mrs. H.J. Ludlow departed Monday morning for Baltimore , Ohio , where she will spend a month visiting with relatives and friends.

P.C. Schrader, of Bertrand , Nebr. , arrived in the city Tuesday to look over some Nobles county land with a view of purchasing.

Charles Cunningham and sister, Miss Clara, of Brewster, took in the graduating exercises and visited with friends in the city this week.

James Flannigan, of Mammoth, Ill. , was looking over Worthington sights Wednesday. He was on his way to Adrian to visit with Reading .

Mesdames S.C. Thom and W.R. McCord, and Miss Clara Malmquist, of Rushmore, were visiting with Worthington friends and doing shopping last Saturday.

E.J. Jones and daughter, Dorothy, went to Adrian Saturday to visit with relatives. He returned the same evening but Miss Dorothy remained for a few days.

Mrs. Catherine McLaughlin, of Newark , New Jersey , who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Carpenter for the past three weeks, departed Tuesday morning for Chicago .

Quite a good deal of curiosity has been aroused by the tearing down of the Peter Thomson building on the corner of Tenth street and Third avenue . There has been several disputes as to the kind of lumber and where it came from. The building was composed of bass wood, black walnut and butternut. All of the lumber was hauled overland. The bass wood came from Heron Lake and the walnut and butternut from Estherville , Iowa . It was erected in 1871 by L.F. McLaurin and occupied by him as a general merchandise store.

In a letter received from John H. Scott, now residing at Modesto , California , he states that they have no intention of residing there permanently. They simply went there to see if the climate agreed with their health and the intention was to remain about 18 months. He says he has purchased a residence to avoid paying rent and that he can dispose of it to advance at any time. In speaking of the irrigating system, he says it may be alright but good old Minnesota land is good enough for him. It is their intention to return Nobles county in about a year. Their new address is 220 Hackberry avenue , Modesto , Calif.

We clip the following from the North Adams , Michigan , Advocate. Mr. Shepard was formerly in the implement business in Worthington and had many friends in this county: "H.S. Shepard died suddenly at the home of his nephew, Harvey Shepard, north of this village, of apoplexy, aged 74 years. The funeral will be held at his late home Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m."

Tom Fernell was over from Rushmore on business Wednesday.

Miss Horswill left for her home in Esterline, So. Dak., Wednesday.

J.L. Brannigan was called to Rock Rapids, Iowa , by the death of his father.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. James and little son, Jack, visited with Adrian people Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith were passengers to Brewster Monday for a short visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Read, of Reading , were calling on old friends in the city Monday.

Mrs. A. Jenkins and children went to Windom Monday for a few days' visit with friends.

Henry Ehliers and Fred Little left last week for the twin cities for an indefinite stay.

Mrs. Silver came over from Brewster Saturday for a few days' visit with relatives and friends.

Mrs. J.L. Creig, of Sioux Falls , returned to her home Saturday, after a visit at the home of Mrs. Phillips.

W.M. Milbraith, of the Fairmont Creamery Co. went to Sioux City Saturday for an over Sunday visit.

Mrs. L.C. Dubois went to Sioux Rapids, Iowa , the latter part of last week for a visit with relatives.

Rev. L.L. Sowles went to Rushmore Monday to be in attendance at the county Sunday School convention.

Mrs. J.T. Davis, of Minneapolis , who has been the guest of W.M. Sowles, left Wednesday for Sibley to visit her daughter.

Mrs. West and Miss Pauline Norland were among the Bresterites who attended the graduation exercises here Tuesday night.

Ed Edwards, a former employee at the round house in this city, left the latter part of last week bound for the western coast.

Miss Winnifred Anderson, one of the teachers in the Worthington schools, departed Tuesday for her home in St. Paul .

W.H. Sleezer and family, who have been visiting with friends in the vicinity of Worthington , departed Wednesday for their home at Cherokee, Iowa .

Miss Mabel Nickolas arrived in the city Tuesday from Menomonie , Wis. , where she has been attending school. She will be the guest of Worthington friends.

J.S. Frink went to Sioux City Monday to take in the shooting tournament. On Friday and Saturday he will be in attendance at another at Hudson , South Dakota .

C.L. Maxwell, who recently sold his elevator to the Farmers' Elevator Co., has decided to leave Worthington and in about a month will, with his family, remove to Hollister , California .

H.G. Cromwell returned from the eastern part of the state the latter part of last week. He is now looking for anew town to locate in and will most probably select some Iowa place.

Mrs. Paul Striever was visiting with her sister, Mrs. Paul Weise, the latter part of last week. She has just recently arrived from Germany and was on her way to join her husband at Sioux City .

W.C. Hulser, of Reading , was in the city Tuesday on his way home from Akron , Col. , where he has been visiting with relatives and other Nobles county people who reside there. He was met here by Mrs. Hulser.

Mrs. Theodore Peterson, of Gibbon, Minn. , who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Edward Atrops, returned to her home Monday. She was accompanied by her nephew, Dietrich Atrops, who will spend the summer with her family.

E. Powersock and family, of Reading , were in the city Tuesday on their way to Gaza , Iowa , where Mr. Bowersock has accepted a position with the Bruce-Edgerton Lumber Co. While in Reading he was connected with the Porter Lumber Co.

Mr. and Mrs. P. Peterson, of Rock Rapids, Iowa , came up from that place Tuesday for a short visit. They left in the afternoon, accompanied by C.E. Marr, for Ponca City , Oklahoma , where they will make their future home. They were located there by John Webster.

Mrs. E.J. O'Brien, of St. Paul , who has been in the city looking after her sister's, Miss Coggins, millinery store closed the place up Tuesday and departed for her home. Miss Coggins is at her home in St. Paul ill, but expects to return to Worthington by the first of September and re-open the shop.

Miss Bachtle will spend the summer vacation at her home in Mapleton.

A marriage license to T.L. Hegardt, and Ida Grimes, both of Nobles county.

Mrs. H.G. Cromwell left Friday last for a visit with Sioux City people.

Mrs. S.A. Downes, of Bigelow, was among the Worthington visitors Saturday last.

Mesdames T.A. Palmer and J.N. Gould went to Bigelow for a short visit Monday.

John Hemmingson, of Round Lake , was a Worthington visitor Monday on business.

J.F. Williams went to Sioux Rapids, Iowa , Monday. He will be gone about ten days.

Miss Loretta Ferguson went to Brewster Wednesday for a visit with her sister.

Miss Mabel Schultze went to Heron Lake Monday for an extended visit with relatives.

J.J. Kies was transacting business at Sheldon , Iowa , the latter part of last week.

Miss Mary D. Ash, one of the teachers, departed for her home in Mankato , Wednesday.

Miss Margaret Bird returned to her home in Bigelow Monday after a visit with friends in the city.

Miss Lulu Putman was visiting with friends in the city Monday on her way to her home in Luverne.

Mrs. L.R. Gholz left Tuesday for Ames , Iowa , to attend the graduation of her sister, Miss Everett.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker, of Magnolia, were in the city the first of the week visiting with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Carlson, of Archer , Iowa , were the guests of Alfred Hedlund the first of the week.

Herbert Pass , of Wilmont, was a Worthington visitor Friday. He was on his way to Rochester , Minn.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lass of near Rushmore, attended the funeral of John Meyer at Brewster Monday.

Mrs. C.Z. Berry, of Mitchell , South Dakota , was visiting with Worthington friends the latter part of last week.

Harry Bouille, who has been visiting with friends in the city, left Wednesday morning for his home in St. Paul .

William Miller and wife, of Reading , were in the city Monday on their way to Slayton to attend the G.A.R. convention.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Peter Lewis and daughter, Flossie, of Wilmont, came down Monday to attend the graduation exercises.

John Pepple, train dispatcher on the Omaha at St. James, was visiting with relatives and friends in the city the first of the week.

Mrs. E. Reese and two small children, and Mrs. Kizer, of Wilmont, were the guests of Mrs. P. O'Connor a few hours last Saturday.

W. Clyde Taylor and daughter, Pearl , of Minneapolis , were the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Taylor, over Sunday.

Mrs. N.C. Myres, of Westbrook, who has been the guest of her brother, S.E. Bierce and family, departed on Wednesday for her home.

Mrs. S. Prins, of Orange City , Iowa , visited with Worthington friends Wednesday on her way home from Leota. She was accompanied by Mrs. Geo. Prins.

Ross Nelson was initiated into the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Tuesday evening. Daniel Fauskee was given the third degree on the same night.

Pearl and Marian Pettit, formerly of this city, but now of Backoo , N.D. , are visiting in the city, the guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W.W. Dow.

F.W. Holton, who has been employed as pharmacist in the Red Cross Drug Store, has resigned his position and accepted a similar one with Weber's Pharmacy at Lakefield , Minn.

The Misses Amelia Carsten and Bessie Rielly, of Superior , Iowa , were the guests of Worthington friends Friday. They were on their way to visit with friends and relatives at Wilmont.

Ned Jones was transacting business in Bigelow Tuesday.

Loveless, the grocery man, has a new delivery wagon.

J.J. Kies was transacting business at Lakefield the first of the week.

J.R. Ring, of Shopkee [Shakopee?], Minn. , was calling on old friends in the city Tuesday.

Henry Blume, the photographer, was transacting business in Brewster Monday.

Mrs. George Pfarrer, went to Brewster Friday to spend the day with friends.

Miss Reina Dow, a nurse at Asbary Hospital in Minneapolis , is home on a vacation.

C.A. Vilhen was up from Round Lake on business the latter part of last week.

T.R. Hildyard left Tuesday for Currie, Minn. , to look after his farming interests.

Mrs. A.D. Fritz, of Ocheyedan, is visiting in the city with relatives and old friends.

Chas. Sternberg and wife, of Rathburn , Idaho , were Worthington visitors this week.

Fred Glovka went to Adrian on business Wednesday, returning the next morning.

Mrs. A.R. Albertus returned Wednesday from a visit with relatives at Jackson , Minn.

Mrs. E. Milbraith, of Lakefield, was in the city the first of the week, the guest of relatives.

Miss Brooks, who has been teaching in the public schools, departed Tuesday for her home in Cannon Falls , Minn.

Mrs. W.J. Kunz, of Storm Lake , Iowa , who has been the guest of Mrs. L.D. Barnes, returned to her home Friday last.

Mrs. Stickman and daughter, Florence , were the guests of Worthington friends Saturday. They were on their way to Sioux Falls .

We are pleased to note that James DeVaney has so far recovered from his attack of typhoid fever as to be around town once more.

Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Rathlisberger returned to their home in Iona , Monday, after a short visit with relatives and friends in this city and vicinity.

Colonel Holbrook wishes to announce that there will be an auction Saturday afternoon, June 11, on the lot east of Dr. Dolan's office on Third avenue .

James Williams, an old settler of Ransom township, is laid up with a broken leg, the result of falling from a scaffold while painting his house.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Salmers, of Springfield , Missouri , returned to their home Friday. They were the guests of N. Moberg and other friends in this vicinity.

Glenn Eggleston returned from the west Saturday, where he had been for the past two months. During his absence he was unfortunate enough to break an arm.

Miss Hendrika J. Toering and Tony de Haas, of Orange City , Sioux county, Iowa , were married in this city at the Presbyterian Manse Wednesday morning. The young lady is the daughter of H. Toering, editor of DeVrije Hollander, at Orange City .

County Happenings
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.

BIGELOW

Eva Brandt was in Worthington between trains on Tuesday.

Emil Olson went to Worthington in his auto Tuesday evening.

Mr. LeLos, of Sheldon, made a business trip to Bigelow on Friday.

Miss Ella Horstman, of Sibley, was the guest of Winnie Gray over Sunday.

Mr. Wm. Beckman is tiling for the past two weeks on his farm south of town.

Henry Horstman made his weekly visit Sunday to the Yates home east of town.

Dr. Dolan of Worthington , made two professional calls to our village this week.

Emil Olson and Les Lane went to Worthington by team on Thursday June 2.

Mrs. George Foote and son, Edwin, were Sibley visitors between trains on Friday.

Mrs. Remstell and her daughter, Winnifred, left Thursday morning for their home in Odebolt , Iowa .

Martin Davids went to Allendorff Saturday evening. He returned to Bigelow on Tuesday of this week.

Mr. Courson, of Clarion, Iowa , has been looking after his business interests in this vicinity the past week.

Albert Schlossin was visiting relatives and friends in his home in Hull , Iowa , the fore part of the week.

Mr. and Mrs. Stowe were in Sioux City for a couple of days last week. They returned to Bigelow on Wednesday.

Mr. M.J. Hubbard came home Tuesday night from Haywarden , Iowa , after spending a week with his relatives in that place.

Frank Clapp, the high school teacher, left Saturday morning for his home in Mankato . He expects to go to the university next year.

Mrs. Austin and son, Leroy, came home from Worthington last Wednesday, after a week's visit at the home of Mrs. Stevens of that town.

Mr. William Beckman went to Rochester Thursday to bring his wife home, who has been in the hospital in that city for sometime.

Among our Worthington visitors Thursday were Mrs. D.T. Cain and daughter, Laura, Mrs. Pingel and son, Alva, Mrs. Kraus and baby Carol.

Mrs. Wieke came to our village to keep house for her son, the Hanford creamery man, last Tuesday. They have rented the house vacated by Mrs. E.E. Stover.

Mr. and Mrs. Krause and daughter, Carol, came home Tuesday morning on the early train after a visit with relatives and friends in Fairmont and vicinity.

Mr. Guy Lane , returned to his home in Baxter, Jasper County , Iowa , Wednesday, after a few days visit with his brother, F.L. Lane , and family in this town.

Rev. and Mrs. Stowe, Margaret Bird, Sarah Downs and Warner Hubbard all went to Rushmore Monday to attend the Sunday school convention held in that place.

Word was received last week by the friends f Mrs. Blake Currey, of Macouny Sas Katchewan, of the coming of baby Katherine, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Currey.

Mr. Kenneth Rathburn, left for his home in Chicago last Tuesday. He went by way of St. Paul and he expected to stay in Milwaukee a few days before going to his home city.

Ada Connor is the guest of Lena Reynolds this week. Miss Ada is a former resident of this village and has many friends here. She is employed in a millinery store at Sheldon at the present time.

Mrs. Byron Wicks went to Provo , South Dakota , to join her husband, Mr. Wicks has land near that place and he and Mrs. Wicks expect to live there in the future.

Mrs. Mamanga and her family who live near George , Iowa , spent very pleasant time at the homes of Mrs. Robt. Bird and Mrs. A.E. Yeske of this place on Monday.

Mrs. Lemont Shaw and her little son, left Tuesday for her old home in Blackford , Kentucky . Mrs. Shaw has not been well for sometime and she hopes she may be benefited by the change of climate. Mr. Shaw went as far as Chicago with her.

Mr. Aug. Klessig took sick suddenly Monday afternoon. He has been unable to walk for sometime but he developed more dangerous symptoms all at once and Dr. Dolan of Worthington was called. He has had everything possible done for his comfort and we trust that he will soon be better.

Will Cosgrove came home Monday to relieve Fred Pingel at the Omaha station, who expects to take a lay-off for sometime. Mr. and Mrs. Pingel and son, Alva, will go to Tomo , Wisconsin , where many of their relatives live. Will Cosgrove has been day operator at Nichols , Minnesota , until his removal to this, his home town.

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Miss _oley, of Sheldon, returned to her home Monday after a visit with Worthington friends. She was accompanied by Miss Nellie Hornsteine, who will be her guest for a time.