Faithful Look for Reward Elects Fifteen Delegates
A Brown County Democratic convention met after delays due to late trains to elect fifteen delegates to the state convention in Minneapolis. W R Hodges chaired, with A J Eckstein and others named to represent the county, and plans outlined for a campaign organization to maximize Democratic presence in county and state offices. The group endorsed Governor John A Johnson, and a motion to nominate Eckstein for state senator was discussed as the meeting adjourned after adopting a resolution praising the governor.
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Ob Lime
W. R. Hodges
Bayley
FP. W. Johnson
Albert Steinhauser
Dr. Bayley
Geo. Ross
A. G. Erickson
Springfield
Hoidale
Capt. Steinhauser
Steinhauser
Minneapolis
W. K. Hodges
A. J. Eckstein
Geo. Glotzbach
August Erickson
Charles Stuebe
C. P. Manderfeld
Hubert Berg
John Cutting
Einar Hoidale
Joseph Schumacher
H. G. Hillesheim
Eotil Wi
L. C. Ives
Stark
Somerville
Andrew J. Eckstein
Mr. Eckstein
John A. Johnson
Board of Equalization
Democratic Party
Johnson
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Many Ailments
The ad claims Electric Bitters cured E H Wolfe of Grove IA after two years of kidney trouble and general debility. It touts relief from stomach liver and kidney complaints blood disorders headaches dizziness and weakness. Price 50c and guaranteed by O M Olsen Druggist.
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E. H. Wolfe
Dear Grove
O. M. Olsen
Road Guts Off Four Miles to Searles Market Route Plan
Farmers raise funds to create a private road bypassing a two mile detour near the Cottonwood river at the Scheibel place. The project shortens the trip for Hanska and Searles farmers, crossing the river by fording in summer and ice in winter. A big fall picnic is planned once the road opens and locals see the advantage. The village fears loss of patronage, but support grows among farmers and businessmen.
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Searles
Cottonwood
Henry Scheibel
Scheibel
Broadway
Poor Farm
Hickory
Hanska
CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUDGE CONTEST GROWS WARMER
The Republican field for district judge has become highly agitated as the election nears. Some voters say they would abstain if specific candidates are nominated, effectively leaving them with no clear choice.
Steinhauser Declares Democratic Candidacy for District Judge
Al bert Steinhauser agrees to run for district judge on the democratic ticket after multiple canvassing efforts. He files affidavit and fee with the secretary of state as party rivals in the district contemplate nominating Judge Webber, the current democratic standard bearer, who faces internal opposition and would need broad support to win the election.
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Albert Steinhauser
Steinhauser
Webber
Democratic Party
Survivors of Birch Coulie Reunion Told Story
Survivors of the 1862 Birch Coulie battle gathered at F. C. Griswold’s home in Minneapolis for a reunion. The tale completes the New Ulm massacre narrative, with Mrs. Carmler of Dodge Center as the sole surviving woman settler honored, having been captured during the ambush.
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Minneapolis Journal
Birch Coulie
F. C. Griswold
Island Avenue
New Ulm
Birch Coulier
Carmler
Dodge Center
Sioux War veterans plan annual reunion in Minneapolis
Reports recount a brave woman escaping capture with her two children during a Sioux war episode. After eight days adrift, troops rescued them as a St. Paul regiment clashed with Indians on August 31 leaving sixty eight soldiers dead or mortally wounded. The piece notes thinning ranks and upcoming reunions during state fair week in Minneapolis. It names F. Griswold, Thomas Barnes, H. Marsden, and Mr Blase as participants. It also includes a want ad seeking a man near New Ulm to learn and assist in selling properties with salary of 360.00 a month from Security & Commercial Co. in Minneapolis.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
F. ©. Griswold
Thomas C. Barnes
South Bend
Ind
H. O. Marsden
Mr. Blase
New Ulm
Willin
Security & Commercial Co
Andrusalae
Minn
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de Witt
Eugene A. Pfefferle
McClure
Kipling
Robin Goodfellow
England
Perceval Gibbon
Last Notch
B. Jones
Samuel Hopkins Adams
John McIntyre
James Hopper
Viola Roseboro
Florence Wilkinson
G. A. Ottomeyer
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