Worthington Globe
May 12, 1910
Thursday, May 12, 1910
Route 4.
Mrs. Parker, of
Andrew Jensen, of
Mrs. Jens Christensen thought she had prepared a great surprise for the sun shiners by having Mr. Tom Palmer put a piano in her parlor, before they arrived. Instead of the news leaking out they told her of the piano. There was about 38 guests present and they all report having a good time and a fine lunch.
Local Overflow
Barney Bunkers, of
Mrs. Rose Black, of Ellsworth, arrived in the city today, Thursday morning for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Mary Johnson.
In the rush of going to press last week we neglected to mention the arrival of the stork at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ventioner. It was a bouncing boy.
John S. Richards, aged about twenty-nine, died at his home in this city May 10th, of pulmanry [sic] tuberculosis. He had been ill since last fall and his death was not unexpected. He was employed in the Addington barber shop, which is now owned by D.W. Anthony. The funeral services were held today and the remains interred in the Kinbrae cemetery. Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle friends to mourn loss.
New Superintendent of Schools Elected
At a meeting of the Board of Education E.E. Heetor, of
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H.W. Kessler, of Luverne, was in the city Friday of last week.
Mrs. Alfred Bright went to Brewster Saturday for a few days visit.
J.H. Wilson, of Pipestone, was in the city last week visiting with relatives.
John Kingsley, of Pipestone, was a
Messrs. Henry Rassmussen and Fred Green were visiting in Luverne last Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Day, of
H.D. Roberts, of
C. Korslund, of Luverne, was in the city Tuesday looking after his business interests here.
Joseph Hildyard came home from
Real Estate Agent, Harker, of
Mrs. A.H. Bedient left Saturday for a few days visit with
Sam Y. Goedon, of
Tom Smith, of
Mrs. A.H. Karkleman, who has been visiting with relatives
in the city, departed Saturday for her home in
Geo. C. Slocum and family, of
C.I. Meyer, the Oliver typewriter salesman, has placed two new machines in town lately. A.T. Latta is the possessor of one and James Mott, of the postoffice force ordered the other.
Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Frink and little son went to Luverne Saturday for a few days' visit. They were accompanied by Mrs. Frink's mother, Mrs. Beard, who has been visiting in the city.
A. Ohele, of Lismore, was a Sunday visitor in
Mrs. E.A. Gillette was visiting with friends in Windom Wednesday.
W. Tierney, of
Contractor Julius Palm made a trip to
Chas. Stevens, of Cherokee,
Fred Pipenbrink, of Dundee, was visiting among
J.W. Jones, of
George L. Thayer, of Luverne, was in the city on business the first of the week.
S.M. Stewart has disposed of his residence property in this city to Jacob Schuck
Mrs. Fred Johnson, of Org, was visiting with friends in the city the first of the week.
Mrs. G.A. Lincoln left Wednesday morning for a short visit with relatives at St. James.
W.D. Williams, of
F.L. Rogers, of
Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Manske, of
Mrs. S.W. Meyers departed Wednesday for a two weeks' visit
with relatives at
The steamer "Little Sioux" was brought to town Tuesday and will soon be running on the lake.
Dan Newton, of
Mrs. Briggs, of Wilmont, visited in the city with friends
this week. She was on her way to
Messrs. S.J. and A.J. Larson, of
Mrs. F.E. Duster, of
Mrs. Frank Brown and niece, Edwina Lewis, of
John Anderson, of
Mrs. W.J. McLaughlin, of
Mrs. John Bliedorn and children, of
Rev. G.G. Schmid returned Monday from the Conference at
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stewart, arrived in the city the part of
last week for a visit with old friends. They will in a short time remove to
their new home in
Frank Hoffmeister, of Loraine township, and Emil Ludtke, of
Brewster, were operated upon last week for appendicitis at the
G.T. Gilfoy, of Lismore, was in the city the first of the week.
Rev. A.H. Carver, was visiting with
Mrs. Mary L. Ames went to Rushmore Saturday for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. E.H. Bassett returned the first of the week from a visit at the twin cities.
Tim Conley, of
Miss Cora Crosby, of Bigelow, was shopping and visiting with friends here Wednesday.
Mrs. M.L. Holbrook and sister, Miss Olson, went to
Miss Marie Schaffer, of
Mrs. Geo. Thompson, of Rushmore, was calling on
Alex Tossini, of Sibley, returned to his home Monday after a visit with relatives in the city.
Rev. Joseph Sand, of St. Kilian, was visiting in the city Monday, the guest of Father Sherman.
Peter Peters, of Bigelow, was shaking hands with old friends in the city the first of the week.
Ben Kluesmer, of Wilmont, was in the city Monday and made the Globe office a pleasant call.
Glenn B. Everett, of
Mrs. A.A. Goodrich left Saturday for
H.C. Robbins left Saturday for
Anton Olson left Monday for
Mrs. A.H. Cook, of
Mrs. A.N. Wetherall entertained the Art Embroidery club to a three course luncheon on Tuesday of this week.
James Jones, of Adrian, father of our
Miss Alma Larson, who has been employed at the Worthington Hotel, departed on Tuesday for her home in Luverne.
Outwaite Kumler returned the latter part of last week from
John Jones, a railroad employee, who formerly resided in
this city, went to
Oscar F. Blood, of the Worthington Plumbing Co., left
Monday for Cherokee,
Mrs. J.E. Briggs, of Wilmont, visited in the city Monday
with friends. She went from here to
Mr. William Hawley, who is employed at
Mrs. F.H. Densmore, of Sibley, was visiting in the city Monday. She was on her way home from Wilmont, where she had been visiting with relatives.
F.W. Adams, of
J.F. Williams and L.C. Dubois and wife, of
J.J. Johnson was up from
Miss Gertrude Geyerman went to
Miss Cora Olson, of Windom, was visiting with friends in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. Earl Coss, of Luverne, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nellie Mott, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Ledina left Friday for a few days visit
with
Chas. Haggandohn, of
Burr Ludlow, of Rushmore, was shaking hands with old friends in the city this week.
Mrs. Blanche Vollmer, of
Have you been counted? If not better fill out a blank at once and send it to the Globe office, Manly P. Thornton, State Bank or Worthington Hotel. Do it now.
Miss Ruth Montgomery went to
Mrs. E.W. Carpenter, of
Miss Mammie Waldron, of
H.M. Roshon made a trip to Sibley, last Saturday. It was his first visit there in fifteen years, but he says that the town looks as natural as ever.
Miss Julia Tietenberg, one of the Globe's compositors, went
to
Messrs. Frank Foran and John Palm, two gentlemen from
Fred Mohl was transacting business in Sibley Saturday.
Banker John Salstrom, of Bigelow, was seen on our streets Monday of this week.
Mayor Ronan returned last week from a business trip to
Miss May Bodness, of
Messrs. D.W. Anthony and M.L. Holbrook went to Luverne today to take in the shooting tournament.
Halley's comet is now visible in this section about three o'clock in the morning. A number of our citizens report having seen it.
Mr. Kieth, of
Truman Edwards, who has been in the west for his health,
has returned home and is now on his old run as conductor from
Walter Kuhn, the young man whose death resulted from a
broken neck, was buried last Friday in the
T.E. Spencer, who has been employed in Herbert's drug
store, departed Monday morning for his home in
The usual services at the M.E. church next Sunday morning
at 10:45, and the evening at 8 o'clock. The service will be held under the
auspices of the Epworth League in comemoration of the 21st anniversary of the
society. The following program will be rendered: Address "Mercy and Help
Department," Mrs. Williamson. Address -- "What the League Stands
For," E.J. Helmick. Address -- "Men who Founded the League," Mrs.
Blood. Address -- "Early Days of the League in
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.
By S.T. Fair
Karl Wahl is busy shearing sheep this week.
Mrs. Harm Rust is on the sick list this week.
Mrs. G.T. Bulick was visiting in
H.D. Barnard was transacting business at the county seat last Friday.
E. Bowersock and family were visiting in the country last Sunday P.M.
It looks good to see Charlie Johnson's smiling face in our midst again.
T.D. Hulser was doing business at
E. Lanterback of
Lew Loofman was in town last Saturday and purchased a corn planter of Ronan Bros.
Roscoe E. Eshlemen visited, Tuesday night and Wed. A.M. with his sister Mrs. Geo. Klessig.
J.H. Kingsley auditor of the Colman Lumber Co. was here Tuesday, invoicing their coal at this place.
James Baird, was down to
Mr. A. Rust left here Tuesday for
Jacob Beckman is figuring on improving his farm six miles north of town by the erection of a new kitchen porch.
P.D. VanHorssen was down from his farm near Wilmont Monday with a load of hogs, which he sold to M. Ronan.
Burr Ludlow, as agent for the old Tupper farm, west of town is having some much needed repairing done on the house.
H. Schrader, of
Yes, the census man came here at last in the person of Mr. Tilman of Wilmont, and he found out what he wanted to know too
Mr. and Mrs. Ahlburg Sr. are preparing to move to H. Shrader place, thus giving more room for the newly married young folks.
Railroad section foreman, H.T. Thompson, with his crew have certainly cleaned up things right, around the railroad yards here.
Godward Klessig has become a tiller of the soil, since he quit the blacksmith profession. He is in the employ of W.H. Baker.
The F.A. Duree farm has again changed hands so we are informed. But at the present time we have not learned the name of the purchaser.
Lawrence Young has resigned his position with the Reading Mercantile Co., and is now working in Wilmont. Chas. Sisterman is employed here now.
W.C. Hulser is rustling things around preparing to start
for
Mr. Frank Baker was unable to attend the Sunday School Institution here last Thursday P.M. and evening on account of sickness, but is O.K. at the present writing.
George F. Klessig and R.J. Jones went to
ORG
By Grace King
Walter Pfiel and wife visited at the Kosdorff home, near
Mrs. Boing, of the
Mr. A.F. Craig, of
George King unloaded a carload of cement tile, for Mr.
Daniel Shell the first of this week. The tile was from
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.
BIGELOW
By Harry Gray
Ed Brown was in
Ole Johnson was an Org visitor last week.
Mrs. Hand and daughter Rose were in Sibley on Sunday.
Margaret Bird visited with her sister Mrs. Yeske, over Sunday.
Mrs. J.E. Salstrom and son Paul, were in
Henry Hortsmart of Sibley, was a visitor at the Yates home, east of town, last Sunday.
Lenore Klessig was in
Harry Gray attended the dance held in the Armory at
Miss Eva Brandt was in
Mrs. R. Reynolds and daughter,
Emil Olson left for
Martin Davis came over from Allendorf on Monday where he had been spending Sunday with relatives and friends.
Mrs. J.P. Biltgen of
Miss Buhl returned from Sheldon, Saturday, and intends to make her home at Heischers, east of town for the summer
Mr. Schlossin and Mr. Beckman left Thursday for
F.H. Williams, traveling salesman for the Farmer's
Co-Operative Creamery and Supply Co., of
Martin Tjepke and son, Martin Jr., returned Friday from
P.C. Ross was in Rock Rapids last week looking after his business interests at that place. He expects to locate there in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. DeVaney, of
Miss Annabel Ruprecht returned from the cities on Sunday.
She has been visiting with her sister Mrs. P.H .Brown of
Miss Tillie Billings and Wess Beckman were married at the
home of the bride's parents near
RUSHMORE
Dr. Aldrich was a business visitor at
Miss Helen Wood visited at
Miss Martha Peters visited at her home near
Miss Rowena Feathers visited over Sunday with Mrs. Grapes at Lismore.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Marotzke are rejoicing over a baby girl which arrived April 9th.
Mrs. W.H. Christenson visited at the county seat between trains Monday.
Mrs. John Torbeck who has been quite sick for some time is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Prideaux of
Miss Nettie Rowe teacher in the Ransom district visited at
her home at
Miss Lois Renshaw closed a very successful term of school in the McKenzie district Friday.
Arba Bedford visited friends at
Arnie Oien visited at
John M. Thompson who lives north of town is having a large new barn built on his place this spring.
Lester Wood came home Friday night from
Mr. J. Smith of
S.T. Wood and family drove over to
Miss Kitty Newton returned to her home at
Mrs. Jessie McTier went to
Mrs. H.A. Bassett returned from
Miss Margaret Barron closed her school in the Black district Friday and on Saturday she gave a very interesting program and picnic which was enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Will Booth came down from
The family of Paul Weise east of town has been under quarantine the past week for scarlet Fever they are having it in a mild form and it is hoped the disease will not spread.
A number of D.T. Scott's friends gave him a surprise party last Thursday evening. The occasion being his birthday. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed by all present.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ludlow and children drove over to
Mrs. Jessie Scott passed through Rushmore Monday of last
week on her way to
Mrs. E.L. Wimple went over to
James Baird went to
By Wallace Saxon
Taylor Johnson, who lost his barn by fire some time ago, has his new one completed.
Miss Anna Nystrom, left last Monday for a few days with
friends at
Rev. F.L. Johnson, of
Alfred Hedlund, a substantial farmer, of Bigelow township,
bought a fine Buick automobile at
C.S. Saxon, our assessor, is busy these days finding the value of the town property and finds a fine increase over last year.
J.E. Moberg, returned home last Friday from
Albert Olund of Wilmont, spent Sunday visiting friends and
relatives. Mr. Olund was formerly a resident of
KINBRAE
By
Mrs. Nimmerfrou was a
Sophia Hedrick was a passenger to
G.R. VanDike visited at Lakefield Thursday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. W.C. Davis last Friday.
F.B. Maguire went to Lakefield Tuesday, returning Wednesday forenoon.
Our City Council met Saturday evening and appointed Andy Berry marshal and night watch.
Mike McGlin of Lakefield, spent several days in town last week, looking after business interests here.
Mrs. Johnson, mother of Mrs. J. Nimmerfrou arrived in town Tuesday evening for a visit with her daughter.
The Misses Hawkinson of Worthington, spent a few days last week visiting at the home of their cousin, Mrs. C. Hartwig.
Albert and Bert Paulson, who work in