County Carnival Promises Biggest Fair Yet
Readying for a three day county fair with boosted premiums especially for stock. Prescott Carnival and Amusement Company to provide attractions including Jumping the Gap, a high dive, and acrobats. Parades planned daily, races with $750 in prizes, electric lights, and free grounds admission evenings. Local support strong to draw large crowds and deliver value.
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Matey
Wem
Prescott Carnival and Amtisement Company
ALT
Ture
Madam Maria
Guthrie
Chey
Wriday
Water system improvement at Northwestern yards in Chicago
The conteal querius of the Chicago wn Northwestern yards are upgrading water supply under Karaman Chas Outland of St. James. An old 1500 barrel water tank was removed and a new stand pipe with a movable top and steel arm will feed boilers. A 10x24 water tank near the pumping station on First South and Valley streets is being built to replace the torn tank. The new equipment enhances pressure and control for fireman use.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Karaman Chas
St. James
First South
Valley Streets
New Water Works Tank To Serve Station Ox Trail
The new water tank will hold 1558 barrels and be filled by the station pump. Water will be drawn through six inch vitrified tiling connected to a cistern near the New Ulm Cereal Mill. Mr Ostlund says completion will take several weeks and the old tanks will be removed to free yard space while an extra track allows two engines to position for water simultaneously on the main thoroughfare and a nearby switch.
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Ulm
Ostlund
N. W
Weiser Succeeds Pfefferle as School Board President
The city school board gathered at the High School assembly room Saturday evening to elect officers. Dr Geo B Weiser became president, A F Reim secretary, and A W Bingham treasurer. Janitors retained and Miss Minnie Silverson’s assistant teacher post filled by Miss Cora E Wells of Morris Minnesota. Wells, a University of Michigan graduate with Berlin post graduate study and years in England and Scotland literature. Committee appointments to be set by the president before the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pfefferle
Geo. B. Weiser
A. F. Reim
A. W. Bingham
T. Scheuderich
A. Ambrosch
Fred Meyer
Minnie Silverson
Cora E. Wells
Morris, Minn
Wells
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Berlin
England
Scotland
Farewell Party For Fred Hubbard At Sebel Home
The Sebel residence hosted a Wednesday farewell for Fred A. Hubbard who departs for Minneapolis. Guests enjoyed lantern light lawn games, songs by three boys, and a final supper as they dispersed after a warm sendoff.
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Otto Sebel
Fred A. Hubbard
Minneapolis
Viola Schell
Delivery boy injured as wagon boxes strike horses
Ernest Schmidt, a Crane's department store delivery boy, is severely injured when boxes on his wagon slide forward, spook the horses, and drag him about a half block along North German Street. He suffers torn skin on his sides and back but no internal injuries.
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Ernest Schmidt
Crane's
North German Street
Crone
St Anne Court Picnic At Hunter's Rest Grounds
St Anne Court members gathered on grounds overlooking the Cottonwood River at Hunter's Rest for a day of games and amusements. Women enjoyed bowling at the alley while others served as fortune tellers with sometimes alarming prophecies. An elaborate lunch and supper was prepared by the ladies before members returned home.
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St. Anne Court
Cottonwood River
Hunter's Rest
Koch Resumes Practice After Trial Victory
Dr Geo R Koch returns to his Mankato office after the trial, full of relief and letters of congratulations. He plans to continue in the city, noting possible moves elsewhere but not deciding. Audits show trial costs around 4612.27 with related fees. residents reflect on the lengthy legal effort and the state’s high expenses.
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Mankato
Koch
Stushe
Inter-State Insurance Company
United States
Weaver
Geo. R. Koch
Brown County
Trier
S. Thorne
Miss Carlson
Kennedy
Vogel
General Childs
New Ulm
The Duty of a Prosecutor in the Kovh Case
An analysis of the state's attorney conduct in Kovh tests the duty of prosecutors to seek justice, not merely victory. It argues prosecutors must present all facts fairly, avoid hostile bias toward witnesses, and refrain from leveraging personal hostility to secure a conviction.
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Kovh
General Childs
Asa Brooks
Brooks
Night Watchman Cleared Of Assault Charge
Night watchman was found not guilty of assault and battery on Emil Severson after a week of testimony. Officer Joseph Tauer was arrested but the judge ruled the officer used unnecessary force while Severson resisted. Witnesses on both sides described the disturbance and Severson’s intoxication as factors.
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Emil Severson
Joseph Tauer
Henningsen
Severson
W. A. Sunday to Visit Mankato for Early Date
Evangelist W A Sunday plans a stop in Mankato with an agreed two thousand dollar tabernacle pledge from a church committee. He promises to set an early date, noting towns act quickly while Mankato hesitates. Letter from Sunday dated Winona Lake, Indiana, to Rev. J M Brown, Centenary Methodist. Summer school in Morris praised for quality and staff contributions. D Kogge, Inter-state Accident and Relief Association agent, visits Redwood Falls area with policy reach. The piece closes with a proverb on silence and a quip about Gen Childs fishing.
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Mankato
D. Kogge
Inter-state Accident and Relief Association
New Uim
Kogge
Redwood Falls
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DR. Weiser
Pfefferle
Night Watchman
Jos. Tauer
W. A
Tabernacle
Critchett
Torris
Morris Sun
J. YT. Critchett
Kemple
Tracemer
Fenton
Roberts
Gen. Childs
Ade
Veeesey
Todia
Persia
Valenciennes
St. Paul
Saxony
Germantown
Ottomeyer
Crone Bros
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