Worthington Globe
May 19, 1910
Thursday, May 19, 1910
GRADUATING EXERCISES
Graduates
Mildred I. Lewis, Anna L. Grave, Frederica Isabella Lees, Ray M. Wolven, Delpha L. Henton, Louis E. Moeller, Eda Mae Anderson, Myrtle Ione Selby, Bridget Luella McCall, Floyd S. Voak, Harriet Berenice Moffit, Leslie Luehrs, Jessie Austin Veeder, Ethel M. Osborne, Emil H. Nelson, Gertrude Louis Geyerman, Floyd H. Helmick, Rose Ethelyn Becker, Julia Viola Green, Neal E. Dow, Glenn D. Bear, Kathryne S. Bisanz, Daniel T. Montgomery, Lee H. Darling, Martha DeBoer, G. Harold Oakes.
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Peter Koch, of
W.D. Boddy was transacting business in Heron Lake Wednesday.
J.J. Kies made a short visit to
S.B. Bedford made a visit to
Claud Smith, of
G.J. Savidge came up from
Mrs. Ida F. Milton went to Luverne Wednesday afternoon for a short visit.
E. Smith, of LeMars, was visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Everett, of Ask Creek, were in the city over Sunday visiting with relatives.
Miss Edith Seline, of
John Helfers arrived in the city this morning from
Mr. and Mrs. John Firnback, of
Fred Dietrich and daughters, Mattie and Leona, of
J.J. Hein, of
Miss Koller, who has been teaching school at
Our citizens were disappointed last evening on account of not being able to
see Halley's comet as the earth passed through its tail. It was not seen in the
Miss Sarah Anson went to Luverne Monday for to visit relatives and old friends.
Mrs. G.W. Hunt, of Rushmore, visited over Sunday with
W.C. Wlaser, of
Mrs. F.H. Wilgand, of Ocheyedan, was visiting with
P.G. Williams, of
Ely Baumgartner, of
O.F. Dysthe, of
Miss Vera Everett came over from Ask Creek last Saturday for a short visit with relatives.
G.W. Cale was among those who departed Saturday for a visit with
Harry Elliot returned from
Miss Minnie Westby, of Sibley, was in the city a couple of days last week for medical treatment.
Mrs. Claude Kain left Saturday for a four weeks' visit with relatives at
A.O. Moreaux, editor of the Rock County Herald at Luverne, was in the city between trains Friday.
Mrs. A.S. Johnson, of
Mrs. Amos Todd, of Beaver Creek, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Foles, returned to her home Saturday.
Nic Eppers, of
Miss Winnifred O'Connor, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. F.B. Duster, went to
Miss Anna Mae Larson, of
Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Carleson, who have been visiting with relatives in the city
and vicinity, departed last Friday for their home in
Mesdames E.H. Richmond and John Custer, of
Mrs. E.G. Nelson, of
S.M. Stewart left Tuesday afternoon for
Mr. John Engdahl, of
James Mann was visiting in
Ralph Anderson took the afternoon train Tuesday to
Miss Godell, nurse at the
Miss Maud Stewart, of
Mrs. D.R. Chaney, of
Dr. Dolan was in Ellsworth Tuesday, called there to hold a consultation with Dr. Crowley.
Mrs. Ralph Carleton returned home this week from a visit with relatives at
Prof. and Mrs. E.C. Meredith left today for
R.A. Grout, of Luverne was visiting with old friends in the city the latter part of last week.
H. Wine, of
O.H. Nystrom, the implement dealer, of Wilmont, was transacting business in
James Carey, of Ellsworth, was in the city Saturday on business shaking hands with old-time friends.
Mrs. Alex Walker returned to her home in Magnolia Saturday, after a visit with relatives in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Long are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten pound boy at their home on Wednesday, May 18.
Will Ulrich departed Tuesday afternoon for Haswell,
Mr. P.R. Long and two children, of
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tifft, of
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Moffit and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Wells, and Mr. David Lees, registered at the Hotel Worthington last Friday. They came over from Brewster to take in the class play.
C.W. Sheriff, manager of the Luverne Pressed Brick Company, was in the city last Saturday on business. The new Swedish Lutheran church is being built with the product of this company.
John Flynn, who has been in the city for the past three weeks, departed Tuesday for Vail, Oregon, to look after his business interests. He says that Vail is on the boom and the prospects of two new railroads through that section of the country will make it livelier than ever.
About fifty friends and relatives of Adolph Herman, of Dewald township, took
him by surprise on Saturday evening, the occasion being his fifty-fourth
birthday. Dancing, games and refreshments were indulged in. All report a fine
time. Those who attended from
Miss Carrie McCune went to Brewster Wednesday morning for a short visit.
Miss Emma Grelson returned from a visit with relatives in
J.S. Bottomly, of Glencoe made
Mrs. Oliver Thompson went to
Miss Laura Ross, of
Mrs. A.P. Rose went to Luverne Friday last, where she will make her future home.
E.G. Allen, proprietor of the Allen House, is confined to the house with stomach trouble.
J.B. Loveland, of
Tom Voss and Miss Elfreida Karstens were at the Pfingston church, north of Wilmont, Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Nazarenus is confined to her home with heart trouble. Her son, Alfred, is also very ill.
Mahlon Barber has accepted a position at the Ideal Dry Cleaning Works. He will learn the trade.
A.R. Voss, one of the most prominent men at St. James, made
Kieth Gowan, of
Mrs. H. Peter Lewis, of Wilmont, was visiting her daughter, Miss Mildred in the city Wednesday.
Ben Hildyard returned Saturday from
E.K. Sampson, of Brewster, was in the city d. He was on his way to
Major Harry S. Hobson departed on Wednesday for
John Arkell, of
Miss Cloe Anderson, of Org, was visiting with
Louis Best and son, of
Mrs. Henry Hennings, of near
Messrs. F.L. Wolfgram and Everett Jones, of
Loren Clark, of
Mrs. W.A. Hauck, of Seaforth, and Mrs. A.A. Hanna, of
Miss Eleanor Bruem, who has been teaching in the Ewingston district departed
on Wednesday or her home in
Misses Florence McIntosh and Berniece Weidman came up from Morningside
college at
Mrs. Sam Voss, of Bigelow, arrived in the city ____. She was on her way home from Wilmont, where she had been in attendance at the Voss Karstens wedding.
Marriage licenses were granted the past week to Thomas Voss and Miss Elfrieda
Kastens of Nobles county and Frank J. Haberne of
Mrs. Walter Paine, of Loraine township, visited at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. C.W.W. Dow, last week and incidentally took in the class play. She returned home Monday.
Mrs. R.W. Schmidt, of Blue Earth, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Sasse, departed on Wednesday morning or home. Mr. Schmidt was
formerly a fireman on the
Mrs. John W. Sliver died suddenly at hoer home near this city Sunday, aged
about 36 years. She leaves a husband, five children and numerous relatives and
friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at
the house and the Presbyterian church, Rev. Jennings officiating. The Yoemen, of
which she was a member, attended in a body. The remains were taken to
Mrs. J. Renn went to
C.H. Staples, of
Mrs. J.E. Melick, of
John Montgomery came up from Sibley Tuesday morning on business and to visit friends.
Mrs. J.J. Kies went to
W.R. Rogers left Monday for
Miss Pearl Gifford, of
Mrs. E.H. Canfield returned to her home in Luverne Wednesday, after a visit with her son, A.L. Canfield, and family.
O.F. Bast, of LeSueur, was in town the latter part of last week. He is interested in establishing farmers' elevators.
Clarence Beckman, who has been employed in this office for the past two
weeks, departed on Saturday for his home in
J.N. Locke, who has been holding down the third trick at the
Messrs. B.F. Woodrow and H.G. Oldre, of Luverne, were in the city Monday.
They were on their way to
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.
BIGELOW
P.C. Ross went to Rock Rapids Wednesday.
Emil Olson was in
Mrs. Al Yeske was a
Miss Carrie Bradley of Sibley was at Yate's over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kraus and daughter Carol were in Sibley Saturday.
Miss Stella Gray was shopping in Sibley Saturday of last week.
Mr. Tidens of Sibley was in town transacting business on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Peters went to Sibley in their auto last Thursday.
Lester Beckman is up from
Reuben Oakes of Rushmore was a guest at the D.S. Cain home last Sunday.
Mr. A. Schlosin went to
Mr. and Mrs. DeVaney were guests of J.E. Salstrom and family over Sunday.
Joseph Shaw has been ill the past week. He is much improved at the present writing.
Messrs. Turner and Renner of Worthington were in our village last Thursday evening.
Dr. Humiston of
Mrs. Ruprecht and Harry and Winnie Gray were passengers for Sibley Saturday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Salstrom attended the class play held at
Carol Kraus was quite ill a few days last week. At the present writing she is much improved.
Martin Davids spent Sunday in Allendorf, returning to his work in Bigelow Monday morning.
J.E. Salstrom went to Sheldon Friday by train and returned with Pete Peters in the latter's auto.
H.J. Ruprecht left for Breckenridge last Monday to look after his business interests in that vicinity.
Lemont Shaw went to Sibley on Saturday to consult a physician regarding the condition of his wife.
Henry Horstman spent Sunday at the Yates home east of town. He returned to Sibley Monday morning.
The sidewalk in front of the bank is being replaced by cement. Jess Cross and his corps of workmen are doing the work.
Mr. John's place in the
Nellie Cosgrove went to Sibley on Saturday morning and went through Bigelow with the ball teams to see the game at Brewster.
Emil Olson was obliged to take the late train out of Bigelow last Saturday
night to
Mr. Voss's nephew, Tom Voss was married to Miss Carlson of
Mrs. Warren Reynolds and her daughter, Ethel, and Mrs. Yeske were visitors of Mrs. Henry Minden who has been ill the past week.
Miss Richards of
Mrs. Evans stopped here a short time Sunday evening with her auto. She came
from the south and was on her way to her home in
Mrs. Clint Davison of
Dr. Mork of
Mrs. E.E. Stover, her two little girls, Catherine and Helen, and her sister
Miss Crosby left for
The Rock Rapids Creamery of this place will not place a new man in this station but Mike Hand who has been out on the cream route for that company, will do both the work of the station man and cream buyer.
Mrs. P.C. Ross left Saturday morning for
RUSHMORE
Sheriff Fauskee was in town on business Monday.
S.B. Bedford went up to
Mas. T.H. Prideaux visited at
Lloyd Patterson was over from
Mrs. G.A. Thompson and daughter visited at
Mr. and Mrs. Al Greig and family of Lismore, visited at the home of James Greig Sunday.
Miss Ethel Black came home from Windom Monday where she has been teaching school.
Hans Peterson of
Mrs. Jessie McFier visited her father, James Baird at the hospital at
Rev. J.D. Gibb went over to Luverne Monday afternoon to attend to some business matters.
Prof. R.W. Oakes visited at
Miss Mabel James and Mrs. Hilda Nelson visited at the home of R.T. James at
Sam Wilson and family and Earnest Herman and family visited at Will Hawkins near Reading Sunday.
Clayton Bedford came home from
Miss Etta Rowe came up from
Mrs. W.R. McLeod and Mrs. W.C. Thom drove over to
Mrs. O. McDermont and baby of
Mrs. Andrew Ulvin accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Isaac Taylor, went to Hills last Saturday for a visit with relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. John James and son Jack came over from
Miss Lois Renshaw and Miss Lillian Wimple went over to
W.C. Thom was a visitor at the county seat Friday while there he visited Mr. Baird at the hospital. He says Mr. Baird is improving but will not be able to return home for a while yet.
Miss Nettie Rowe closed a very successful term of school Tuesday in the
Ransom district with appropriate exercises by the scholars. Miss Rower returned
to her home at
Mrs. G.W. Hunt went to
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Dahlberg left Monday night for a trip through some of the
western states. They went from here to
KINBRAE
By
Guy Paulson and Dan Fury attended a dance in Avoca last Friday night.
Will Ritzman who has been home on a visit returned to Kinbrae last Tuesday.
Frank Segar returned Saturday from
Albert Paulson Jr. came down from
Miss Nan Frederickson, who has been in the Twin Cities for some time returned home Monday.
Will Fury of Kinbrae and Albert Johnson of Dundee went to
Miss Lindquist went to
Mr. Janda and son Raymond returned from
Miss Myrtle Lindquist visited with friends near
ORG
O.F. Johnson spent Sunday in Org visiting relatives.
Louis Hagberg, went to Reading last week, for a few days visit with relatives.
James T. Heller attended the telegrapher's meeting at Windom, last Sunday.
George Rabenberg spent Sunday at the parental home, returning to his work at St. James on Monday morning.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Swedish Lutheran church, will meet with Mrs. O.B. Thueson on Friday of this week.
NEWS OF YESTERDAY
Items of Interest Taken From the Advance Over 30 Years Ago.
MAY 21, 1875
A mail route has been established from Bigelow to Ask Creek with a weekly mail.
A postoffice called "
MAY 22, 1879
Will Ladgon informs us that Friday last, when the train was about three miles
west of
Mrs. C.B. Loveless fell on Monday last and broke her arm. In stepping out of the house she slipped and fell in such a way as to double her hand back, breaking the arm near the wrist.
The village wells are a success. The large one on the corner has 14 feet of water in it and the other found by the water-switch 7 to 8 feet. Pumps are to be put in.
From our Vast Army of Correspondents.
By S.T. Fair
Mr. John Dahlheim was in town Friday on business.
E.J. Fry was looking after business interests in town recently.
William Klessig was interviewing some of the people of
Frank Eggleston's pleasant "grin" and "Methodist grip" were noticable on our streets last Friday.
Gus. Johnson, wearying of quiet life in our little burg, returned to his home
at
F.L. Keith made a business trip to
Charles F. Martin is preparing to enlarge and beautify his residence. Work to begin on same next week.
Miss Pearl Hawkins was visiting friends and relatives in
The friends of Miss Anna Haunstein were glad to see that she was able to be out to attend church Sunday.
L.H. Hawkins, the assessor, of
Henry Dilly, of Rushmore, has been over in this part of the neighborhood soliciting votes for himself in an automobile contest.
Halley's Comet Day has passed and the most serious damage reported, around here, is that some of the people got too much gas.
G.T. Bulick is hauling the material for his new corn crib and granery, which he purchased from Porter Lumber Company.
Frank Bryden came over from Rushmore last Thursday on his motor-cycle. He was talking "motorcycle" to some of the boys here.
Harm Rust and R.J. Jones were in Wilmont, one evening last week, transacting business for the Farmers Mutual Telephone Company.
We are sorry to learn that Harold Lemon has had an attack of appendicitis
since arriving at their
Mr. and Mrs. R. Culp and son, Joey, of Paullina, Iowa, who came through in their automobile Saturday, to be present at the tin wedding anniversary of their daughter, Mrs. William Hawkins, returned home Monday.
Mr. Jacob Beckman purchased a nice little lumber bill of C.L. Colman Lumber
Co. last week. Mr. Beckman has bought property in
The Ladies' Aid Society held their regular meeting and served refreshments at the home of Mrs. John Green last Thursday afternoon. Their next regular meeting will be held at Mrs. G.T. Bulick on the 26th at 2 p.m. Everybody invited.
We are sorry not to be able to give the particulars of the marriage of Mr. Tom L. Voss to Miss Elfrieda Karastens which occurred at the Pfingston church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17. The reception was held in the town hall at Wilmont Tuesday evening.
SURPRISE PARTY
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hawkins were completely and pleasantly surprised Sunday, May
15th, when about 65 of their friends came in with well filled baskets and a nice
useful present from each, as Monday, May 16th was their tin wedding anniversary.
Those present from Rushmore and vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Herman and
family, Mr. Sam Wilson and family, Mr. Herman Wasmund and family, Mr. Henry
Wasmund and family, Mr. Chas. Lass and family, Mr. August Lass and family, Mrs.
Tom Fletcher, Susie Fletcher, Roy Fletcher and Mrs. George Hunt. Those from
OBITUARY
Mrs. Carolina Rostermund Mohr was born in
The deceased was married in Germany to Fred Mohr Nov 3, 1873, and together
they came to America an [in] 1881 and settled in Remsen, Iowa, where they lived
for about five years, and then they removed to the vicinity of Reading, where
they have since resided. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and six
children, Klaus J., Fred W., Henry J., Mrs. Teresa Peters, Mrs. Minnie Whalen
and reside near
Mrs. Mohr had been ill with rheumatism for a number of years, which finally resulted in her death. She was a loyal wife, a true, loving and devoted mother and a kind friend and neighbor. She was baptized into the Lutheran church and in that faith lived to the end. The bereaved husband and children and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services were held today, Thursday by Rev. Sowles in the
By Wallace Saxon
Roy Anderson lost one of his fine young horses last week.
Dan Nystrom has been on the sick list for the past two weeks.
Oliver Thompson was at
A. Hector returned last week from
Gust Blomgren left last Saturday for an over Sunday visit with his sister,
Mrs. George Ahlberg of
Miss Winnie Larson returned home last Monday, from a visit with her sister,
Mrs. Fred Hallstrom in
Mrs. Ole Nystrom who underwent a serious operation at one of the
Gust Swanberg and family and David Anderson of
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Mrs. Clarence Williamson is enjoying a two weeks visit from her cousins, of
Jens Christensen and family, and Peter Larson and family, were Sunday visitors at the Peter Anderson home near Org.