Fatal logging accident kills Alvin Dietz in Cottonwood
Alvin Dietz aged 2 was killed during a cordwood cutting accident on a Cottonwood farm overlooking the Minnesota river. A heavy log rolled trapping him with a whiffletree and chain about his throat, causing fatal strangulation. He was found wedged between the log and gear, coroner ruled no inquest, and remains sent to Mapleton for interment.
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Alvin Dietz
Cottonwood Township
Young Dietz
Charles Dietz
Mapelton
Minnesota River
Dietz
Chas. Diets
Mapleton
Cottonwood
New Ulm
B. Juni
L. A. Fritsche
Dietz Place
L. J. Buenger
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Ad From Texas Firm
In Yoakum Texas a large goods firm led by J M Haller is promoting DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as the remedy for the after journey rush. A palace car remark suggests taking a dose to feel alert in the morning. The dark brown taste and headache relief are highlighted. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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Tre Lox Star State
Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
Crossett Shoes Sell at Three Dollars
Local ad promotes Crossett footwear priced at three dollars urging shoppers to inspect a diverse stock and visit the store to compare styles and quality. The message emphasizes value and invites immediate attention to the display.
Minnespolis to Portland Round Trip Fare Offer
On January 7 8 and 9 1904 the Minnespotiede St Louis will sail round trip tickets to Portland Ore at the fare for the round trip return via Jamsey BL Tickers from St Paul and northern routes returning through Ogden Denver and more See twenty for particulars and address A B Cotte P T A Minnespolis Mion.
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Minnespotiede
St. Louis
Portland
Ore
St. Paul
Ogden
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mzenty Fur Prariivubers Et Addres
A. B. Cotte
Minnespolis Mion. Si
Church Elects Pastor Bean After Sunday Service Vote
The Congregational church held a members meeting after Sunday services and unanimously elected Rev. Daniel C. Bean as pastor. Bean, a Limington Maine native, has preached here for two Sabbath terms and previously studied at Dartmouth and Yale Theological Seminary. He may join the city’s ministerial force pending final decisions. Street Commissioner Charles Klatz was arrested for drunkenness, later pleading not guilty, with trial postponed to December 29 after an injury delayed appearance. An advertisement promotes AL-KI skin products from AL-KI Chemical Co.
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Congregational Church
Daniel C. Bean
S. G. Updyke
Mr. Bean
Limington
Maine
Dartmuth College
E. T. Critchett
Haverhill
N. H
Lake City
Yale Theological Seminary
Fayette
Strawberry Point
West Pullmann
Ill
Kansas City
Chas. Klatz
Jos- Taner
Henningsen
Overture and Waltz by Wurlitzer firm notes
The firm of Wurlitzer & Co of Cincinnati released two new works last week, an overture titled The Military Festival and a May Flower Waltz. Mr Gruenenfelder collaborates with a leading composer and is drafting another overture for a different house while directing the St James band. Musicians in a neighboring city show progress.
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Frm
Ofate Wurliteer & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gruenenfelder
St James
Testament Case Declares Anton Sperl Will Invalid
In Brown County a three day trial ends with a verdict that Anton Sperl’s last will and testament is invalid. The jury finds the will improperly executed and Anton not of sound mind, but determines Jos. Sperl exercised undue influence. Four heirs gain equal shares, altering almost all land titles and prompting possible appeal by Jos. Sperl. Other cases settled include out of court dismissals and a verdict for Sleeper & Eddington against Peter Christensen for a $154.32 gasoline lighting plant debt.
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Anton Sperl
Cottonwood Township
Brown County
Hoidale & Samson
Joseph
Otto
George
Stanis
Peter
Fischer
Joseph Sperl
St. Joseph’s
Unterstuetaungs Verein
Herman R. Mueller
A. M. Roos
Chas. Baltrusch, Jr
Henry Hamann
Albert P
Webber
Jos. Sperl
Jos. A. Eckstein
Somerville & Olsen
Sleepy Eye
Supreme Court
Sleeper & Eddington
Peter Christensen
Christensen
Opium Lusy Balsam Promises Cure for All Colds
An old warning about coughs and conbdence, denouncing opium-laden medicine as a delusion. It claims Allen's Lusy Balsam cures the worst colds by clearing bronchial passages and providing air, urging readers to buy a bottle today.
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Allen
Xmas Folly Purchases Ahead as Assortments Vanish
Folly of delay urged as shoppers rush to buy gifts while surplus items remain. Store promotes attractive prices on musical instruments, pocket books, fountain pens, albums, toilet cases, manicure sets, traveling cases, mirrors, stands, stationery, and tree trimmings. Candies and nougat offered as season draws near.
Jury awards full amount in civil cases and slander suit
The report notes a jury granting full damages in one action, with Holdale & Samsen and Somerville & Olsen representing plaintiffs and defendants respectively. It covers a lawyer fee suit by GAL Hagberg against Anton Ouren Nels Olsen and Ellef Asleson and a slander verdict of 200 against Joseph Sperl by Anna Fischer. Several civil calendar cases were stricken. The criminal docket opens with Tobn Kunz charged with indecent liberties, followed by John Sullivan horse thief, as Santa Claus plays at a local drug store.
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Gal Hagberg
Anton O. Ouren
Nels T. Olsen
Ellef Asleson
Hagberg
Messrs. Ouren
Olsen
Albert Steinhauser
Hoidaie & Samsen
Anna Fischer
Joseph Sperl
Hoidale & Samsen
Tobn Kunz
John Sullivan
Santa Claus Sit
The
Pioneer
Reineke returns home after European trip
Dr and Mrs Reineke arrived back in New Ulm after an extended stay in Europe traveling through France Switzerland Austria and Germany. He resumes practice with a specialty in eye ear nose throat and skin and plans a move to the Ottomeyer block in January. A note on cigars from Burg Cigar Factory promotes boxes of fine brands as an earlier Xmas gift.
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Reineke
Europe
New Ulm
France
Switzerland
Austria
Germany
Rhine
Berlin
Vienna
America
Atlantic
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
New York
Waseca
Ottomeyer
Plans Trip to Europe by New Ulm Mill Manager
Benjamin Stockman of the New Ulm Roller Mill contemplates a Europe trip next month if conditions allow. He may depart for London or Liverpool, then visit Chicago and New York, and possibly extend to Edinburgh to see his father in his 73rd year. If he goes, he would leave in January and stay about two months abroad.
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Benjamin Stockman
New Ulm
Europe
London
Liverpool
Mr. Stockman
Chicago
New York
Edinburgh
Scotland
New Uhm
Woodmen Will Install Harmony Camp Public Officers
Harmony Camp No 2007 M W A will hold a public installation of officers on Tuesday evening January 5 with plans for a large social event. Friends relatives and ladies are invited to attend and join in the ceremony.
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Tuesay
Harmony Camp
Sitend
Brown County Agricultural Directors to Meet on Racing Plan
Brown County Agricultural Society directors meet tonight to decide on joining the Minnesota Valley Fair and Racing circuit. A favorable vote could send delegates to a St Paul meeting around January 12 or 13, with broader plans to include Nicollet and Lyon counties. The board may still oppose racing experiments, but reduced costs could help list racing attractions next year. The annual meeting in January will set the 190 fair plans after Secretary Pfaender reports financials.
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Brown County Agricultural Society
Geo. L. Eysna
Redwood Falls
Racing Association
Merchants Hotel
St. Paul
Minnesota Valley
Redwood
Yellow Medicine
Lac Qui Parle
Renville
Chippewa
Brown
Evans
Nicollet
Lyon
Brown County
Pfaender
Reecesey
Treasury
Osu
Basket Social at Grand Hotel Auction Lunch For Two
A basket social will be held next Monday evening at the Grand Hotel. Women may bring a lunch for two in a basket to be auctioned to men and boys. A musical entertainment is provided and all will be welcome to attend for a good time.
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Grand Hotel
Auction of Entire Stock of Cattle and Farm Goods
Public auction to sell all stock of cattle and farm rigging owned by Wm. Manderfeld. Sale starts at noon on Tuesday in January. Terms include payment by bankable note due in one year with 6 percent interest.
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Manderfeld Ulm
Wm. Manderfeld
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Pioneer Drug Store
Al-Ki
Al-Ki Chemical Co
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Elvan
Perry Davis
Sperl
Xmas Folly
A. J. Eckstein
Holdale & Samsen
Soorceys
Pauline W. ‘Schwarzrock
Gustave Schwarzrock
Stoddard & Allen Co
Essig Bros
Martha Anderson
Jack Foster
Dr. Reineke
Buizzard
Clear Havana
Nan Wilkes
la Flor de Lincoln
Meadow Lark
Burg Cigar Factory
Stockman
Agricultural Society
Andrew J. Eckstein
Knute Hanson
Sleepy Eye Mills
J. W. B. Wellcome
O. C
Strickler
Stuebe
Chas. Stoebe, Jr
Basket Social
Pioneer Press
J. Buenger
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