First Pilgrim Christmas and Puritan Restrictions
The article notes the harsh Puritan stance on Christmas in early New England and how holidays were banned or limited. It cites Judge Sewall’s observations of carts and shops open on December 25 and his disapproval of Christmas observance. Alice Morse Earle cites the shift as Anglican services emerged in Boston and Sewall’s opposition to them.
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New England
Chavel
Val
Coton
Wein
Cording
Thisking
Sewall
Church of England
Boston
Belcher
Alice Morse Earle
Yule Log Ash Rule in Devonshire Holiday Rite
In Devonshire Yule logs must be ash bundles bound with nine sticks and no more. Each crack of the fagot obliges the host to offer a fresh bowl of liquor to guests.
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Devonshire
Stockin' for Christmas and old time holiday faith
A lyrical piece describes a worn stocking hung by the fire as a symbol of Christmas hopes amid hardship. It contrasts modern scenes with nostalgic images of a family home and the idea that a small token can sustain joy when finances waver. It recalls Amelia E. Barr on Christmas as an adult home festival.
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Christmas
Amelia E. Barr
Mistletoe Superstitions and Holiday Customs
A historical note recalls mistletoe beliefs from old times, citing four cents worn as an amulet and love potions brewed from it. It claims mistletoe cured wounds and compelled speech from ghosts, and suggests its magic persists in Christmastide homes as white berries bless festive admiration of pretty faces.
Probate Court Orders Examination of Charles Wagner Estate
In Brown County Minnesota the Probate Court Special Term orders the examination of the administration account of Charles Wagner deceased. Executors Charles Hauenstein and Adolf Wagner must present accounts and residue distribution for review December 23, 1915 at 10 a.m. in New Ulm. Notice to interested parties via New Ulm Review for three weeks.
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County of Brown
Charles Wagner
Charles Hauenstein
Adolf Wagner
New Ulm
Mid County
New Ulm Review
Maid County
John H. Manderfeld
Peter Manderfeld
Said County
C. C. Peterson
Prank Hopkins
Frank Hopkins
Thurwlay
Orders for Claims in Guldan and Manderfeld Estates
In Brown County probate court decisions grant Louise Guldan administration of Wenzel Guldan estate with a three month claims period and a hearing set for April 1916. A separate order fixes January 6, 1916 for examining Peter Manderfeld’s account and distribution of John H. Manderfeld’s estate with notices in the New Ulm Review.
Probate notice in Brown County Minnesota estate of Anna Arnoldi
In the matter of the estate of Anna Arnoldi deceased New Ulm Brown County Minnesota letters testamentary granted to Peter Mertz. Probate Court orders three months to file debts and sets a March 1 1916 hearing at 10 a.m. in New Ulm for examination and settlement of claims. Notice to creditors via weekly publication in the New Ulm Review. Judge Geo. Rober? of Probate.
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County of Brown
Josephine Zieher
J. Lowes
Josaphine ‘Zieher
New Ulu
Mid County
New Ulm
Muna
Heber Court
Lana
Permans
New Ulm Review
Geo. Ross
Probsie
Wenzel Guldan
Said
Anna Arnoldi
Brown
Minnecote
Peter Mertz
Peter ‘Mertz
Ald
Ssid
New Um
New Ul
Geo
New Almin Ssid
Sala Probate Court
Said County
Minn
Turner Hail Boys and Girls Classes Schedule Notice
Community classes for boys ages 6 to 14 and girls ages 6 to 15 listed by day and time. Additional youth and cadet programs run evenings and mornings across Wednesday Friday Monday and Sunday slots.
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Monda
Freday
Youtha
Cowee
Mivaes' Claes
Cadiac
Pencae
Eeaaal
Springfield loses second implement dealer after Bott store closes
Fred Bott's Springfield store closed last Thursday and is handed to an assignee. Assets total about 31 000 with liabilities near 28 000, including 10 000 secured by a real estate mortgage. Creditors are mainly wholesale implement houses, leaving the city with only one implement dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bott
Springfield
Bott
County Board Approves Gravel Purchase for Highway
Brown County Minnesota votes to buy lots 6 and 7 in block 19 Burns Springfield for 2000 to secure gravel for State Rural Highway 54. Board authorizes chair and auditor to issue a warranty in favor of Lovie C Behrends for the transfer. Meeting held December 1 1916 with Com Graff pro tem.
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Board of County Commissioners
Springfield
Com. Graff
Com
Palmer
Henle
Brown County
Minnesota
Burns
Lovie C. Behrends
Minnesote
Estate of Anne Kunse Probate Notice
Special Term on November 29 1915 orders proofs of a will and petition filed by Albert Steinbluser be heard December 25 1916 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the Probate Office New Ulm Minnesota. Public notice will be given by weekly newspaper in New Ulm.
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County of
New Ulm
Iaid County
Said County
Minn
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Mary
Lee Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
Santa Claus
Sealy
State of Minnesota
Geo, Ross
Turner
County Commissioners
Herman Polkow
J.P. Graff
State of
Ae Ua
Minnesotta
Larg
Bentzin
Fleer
Bentxin
Bart Graham
John Bentzin
Phoragio
Treat Tour Store
Des Serecar
Offee
Brown Co
F. Reviere
Olsen
Qomsen, Dempsey, & Mueller
Steinhauser & Erickson
Eatates
U S. Cours
Mion
William Pfaender
Chas, Emmerich
Migs
Center Sts
M.A. Briemann
Briexan
Bingham Bros
Ulm
Paul Weigand
ST. L
Estherville
St. Paul
Mpls
Watertown
Winthrop
Twin Cities
Higago
Mankats
Old
Sivan
Rano
Minneapolis
Sar, Ay
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