Veteran jurist honored with resolutions inscribed on court records
Late Thursday at the Ninth Judicial District courthouse lawyers paid tribute to Judge Benjamin F. Webber. Resolutions praised his nearly 24 years on the bench, his robust knowledge of decisions, and his upright character. The minutes will carry the memorial, read aloud by Eckstein, with tributes from many attending lawyers and several speakers.
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Court House
Ninth Judicial District
Benjamin F. Webber
Jos. A. Eckstein
Olsen
Court of Last Resort
B. W. Webber
Brown
Nicollet
Redwood
Lyon
Lincoln
B. I. Webber
Judge Webber
Tadge Webber
Thar
Lekstein
Stone, Benson and Olsen
St. Peter
Senator Clague
Lamberton
Howard
Redwood Falls
Owens
Walnut Grove
Davis and Mauser
Sleepy Eye
Enerson
Frederickson and Erickson
Springfield
Hoidale
Pfaender
Hagberg
Samson
New Ulm
Wheeler
C. C. Strickler
New Pension Bill for Veterans Aimed at Service Pension
Congress acts on a general service pension bill led by Senator McCumber to extend age based benefits. Veterans aged 62 receive 12 dollars monthly, 70 receive 16 dollars, and 75 receive 20 dollars, with proof of service and honorable discharge.
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Congress
McCumber
North Dakota
Committee On Pensions
Senate
Senate Committee On Pensions
Iial
Militia Seek Right to Name Adjutant General
The Minnesota National Guard Association closed its annual session in St. Paul with officers elected including President Captain Matson and Vice President Major Nicholson. A resolution urged lawmakers to make the adjutant general elective by the state guard, with Gov. Johnson cautioning against changing the current appointive system. The report also notes local attendees and social events, plus ad listings on pianos and Christmas goods.
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Minnesota National Guard Association
St. Paul
Matson
Third Infantry
Nicholson
Second Infantry
Daly
First Infantry
Hart
Bobleter
Johnson
Buschers
Bayley
Graff
Hubbard
Groebner
Bob
Grand jury warns on slot machines and liquor sales
Mayors and police urged to curb violations as grand jury reports no indictments on slot machines but stresses harsh penalties for saloon fraud. It calls rough action against liquor to minors and gambling devices to protect public welfare and youths.
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New Ulm
Grand
State Rail Road Tax Recovery Sets New Record
Public Examiner Kerst announces that the St Paul railroad agreed to pay 26291.77 into the state treasury covering unreported gross earnings from 1899 to 1905. The $855855.92 earnings in dispute were concealed by complex bookkeeping to aid traffic and advertising. Other roads will be investigated with potential state revenue gains above 200000. James J. Hill awards totaling 7000 for best managed farms in the northwest are noted, with district prizes for Minnesota entrants. Julius H. Block to join Commercial Life Insurance as general agent for Minnesota North and South Dakota, ending residency at St Peter and moving to St Anthony Park.
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Kerst
St. Paul Road
State Treasury
James J. Hill
Northwest
Minnesota
H. N. Robinson
Lyon County
Geo. Moore
Worthington
H. J. Nicholson
Minneota
Julius H. Block
Commercial Life Insurance Company of
Chicago
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota Varnish Company
Columbia Heights
Block
St. Anthony Park
St. Peter
Necklace Lost Between Church and Broadway
A gold bead necklace disappeared on Thanksgiving morning between the Methodist church and 400 South Broadway. If found, return to Dr. Miller's office in the P. building.
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S. Broadway
Pinder
Dr. Miller
Fur buyers offer top prices for hides and furs
A fur importing house claims to pay the best prices by buying directly from sellers. They advertise large connections in the east and promise to beat middlemen, urging owners to sell furs and pelts to them for maximum returns.
Cavalier Overcoats and Uncommon Bargains Span Clothing Line
In the Clothing Department a wide assortment is advertised with fur coats Gordon furs and new overcoats priced from 8.09 to 35.00. The ad highlights form fitting coats with flared skirts and a large selection of men’s apparel including overalls shirts caps knee pants and shoes, plus ladies’ kid Oxford shoes and fleece lined footwear at reduced prices and odd lots marked down across suits undergarments and pants.
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Oxford
Black Petticoats Attractively Priced For Local Shoppers
Women's black sateen petticoat features refined flounce bias strap and trim. Expertly made and full value listed 1.39 dollars, now offered at 9 1 2 cents.
Fur Coats and Linings Displayed in Fur Department
A local department store showcases a beautiful fur selection including Astrakan Beaver Near Seal and Persian lamb lined coats for men and women ranging from 25 to 100 dollars. White Russian Squirrel Muskrat and Mink lined coats priced 25 to 75 dollars. Small furs feature boas mafis and more. Plush lined cloaks in black and tan priced 20 to 32 dollars.
Shoe Department Children’s Footwear Sale Ad
We urge all mothers to bring the boys and girls to our store and let us fit them out with our shoes. Just now we offer some children’s footwear at substantial savings.
Candies Nuts Fruits Boost Market While Scrapping Free Giveaways
Market reports show modest gains in candies nuts and fruits as vendors justify keeping prices stable rather than offering freebies. Officials note consumer demand remains steady and no major discounts were extended this period.
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St. John’s Court of Foresters
Andrew J. Eckstein
Chris. Filzen Jr
Wm. C. Haubrich
Ben Amann
P. J. Graff
Wm. J. Julius
J. A. Ochs
L. A. Schilling
Wenzel Groebner
S. C
Nick Andring
J. C
Riegler
B. Fesenmaier
M. Pellant
John Schneider
Gus Haas
F. Rediger
Nick Stork
Gus Kanakowitz
Orient Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Mathilda Meile
Emil Mueller
Louise Meile
Dorothea Hauenstein
Daisy Richardson
Weiser
Mrs. Behoke
Ayer
Ayer Co
Bank Examiner
Harry Mitchell
Garantee
Nicoliet Ave
Minne
Apor
Ontis
Little Pilts
Schell Brewing Co
Schell
Crone Bros
Chas, A. Albrecht
St. Paul, Minn
Wabasha Street
Hues Arron, Et Amin ‘Ome
The
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Wri and
Parker
Maher & Grosh
Sunday Pioneer Press
Sslgo Reid
St Paul
Stuebe Bros
Shoe Department
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