Ridgely Battle Memorial Reunion Planned in Minnesota
Survivors and old settlers in New Ulm Fairfax and Redwood Falls plan a reunion on the fort Ridgely siege anniversary August 22 1862 to honor defenders. The Fort Ridgely National Park and Historical Association seeks a government park designation with Charles E Flandrau and Charles H Hopkins noted leaders.
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New Ulm
Minn
Fairfax
Redwood Falls
Fort Ridgely
Fort Ridgely National Park and Historical
Minnesota
Dry Up City Boosts Taxes In Mitchell South Dakota
Mitchell South Dakota July 1 will see ten saloons close as voters approved prohibition in April. Saloons plan to relocate nearby for a year while the city raises real estate assessments to cover a $6,000 loss in license revenue.
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Mitchell
Mayor Bobleter Weds Ida Schroegge in New Ulm
In New Ulm Minnesota on June 24 Mayor Bobleter and Mrs Ida Schroegge married at the bride's parents home. Reverend E F Wheeler conducted the ceremony. Bobleter, former Brown County representative and four term state treasurer, is now brigadier general of Minnesota state troops and the recently elected mayor.
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New Ulm
Minn
Bobleter
Ida Schroegge
Albert Behenke
E F. Wheeler
Brown County
National Guard of
Minnesota
Thieves Return 83800 to Crookston Man
Albert H. Kleven, a Crookston land man robbed in Bemidji during the Elks carnival, received about 2800 in checks and drafts mailed back from Twin City banks. He commented that he “was robbed by gentlemen, anyway” as restitution arrived.
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Crookston, Minn
Albert H. Kleven
Crookston Land
Bemidji
Twin City
Farmer suffers leg fracture in ditching machine mishap
North Dakota and South Dakota brief from Northwest In Brief reports John Saurbrey, a longtime farmer near Shakopee, was thrown from a ditching machine. His leg was broken above the knee, with no other injuries. Also noted: Aberdeen district Methodist Episcopal conference opens at Northville for two days, and Elbow Lake politics heat up as Bothne seeks county attorney and H. L. Johnson seeks auditor.
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Chaska
Minn
John Saurbrey
Shakopee
Sioux Falls
S. D
The
Methodist Episcopal Church of the
Aberdeen
Northville
Spink County
Elbow Lake
Attorney Bothne
H. L. Johnson
Brother of H J Rapelje Drowns at Rock Rapids
William Rapelje, 23, brother of Toland's Business College professor H J Rapelje, drowned at Rock Rapids Indiana. He had been a student at Toland's college in Winona. The telegram gave few details and the body will be interred in Canada. H J Rapelje went to Rock Rapids to arrange the remains.
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H. J. Rapelje
Toland’s Business College
William Rapelje
Rock Rapids
Toland’s College
Winona
Canada
Brutal Turtle Mountains Double Murder and Arson
In Bottineau North Dakota on June 24 a postmaster Frank Siedel and his 16 year old niece were murdered and their home burned. Authorities hunt suspected half breeds prowling the area as robbery is suspected and the motive. The postmaster, a Finlander, housed a small store and money suspected to be on him.
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Bottineau
N. D
Turtle Mountains
Here
Frank Siedel
Somber
Siedel
Bank of Holmen incorporation in La Crosse County
Articles of incorporation for the Bank of Holmen with a capital of 15000 have been sent to the secretary of state. The bank will be in Holmen serving the Holmen creamery farmers and other villagers. Incorporators listed are Thomas Johnson V S Keppel and A O Jostad.
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The
Bank of
Holmen
Thomas Johnson
V. S. Keppel
A. O. Jostad
Railroads oppose plan to deepen Mississippi River
The article details a massive river improvement drive led by John H. Rich and backed by Wisconsin officials. It argues a six foot channel on 676 miles of the Mississippi could cost $20 million and yield vast regional benefits, while railroads and eastern capital resist to protect eastern manufacturers. Key supporters include Rep. John J. Esch and river commissioner Ray S. Reid. a river transport system may follow. The Thistle voyage to McGregor, Dubuque, and downriver points is noted.
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Mississippi Valley
Congress
Mississippi
Trux
Wisconsin
Badger
Ray S. Reid
la Crosse
Reid
Europe
Danube
Elbe
Rheine
Washington
John H. Rich
Red Wing
Minn
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
St. Paul
St. Louis
Mr. Rich
J. D. DuShane
U. S
Wabasha
Mr. Trux
John J. Esch
Rich
DuShane
W. A. Thompson
Parlor Visits Cited As Cheaper Than Dinners
In a staged dramatic exchange, Mr. Kloseman confesses his frequent calls to Miss Sharpe-Er-Vera, and she quips that staying in the parlor is cheaper than taking her out, reflecting a social vignette from The Catholic Standard and Times.
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Ridgely Battle
Old Settlers
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Sngi
Tanberg Auto CO
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Eau Claire
Oldsmobile
Buick
North Dakota
Picion of
Crime
LA Crosse County
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