Koch Granted $20,000 Bail in Dr Koch Case
Dr George R Koch is released on $20 000 bail as the second trial for his alleged crimes moves toward Mankato in February or March. The defense hailed the decision as a victory, noting health concerns and the option to delay until after the legislature adjourns. Trial venue was set with Blue Earth county favored for jury prospects.
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George R. Koch
Mankato
Koch
G. W. Somerville
Senate
Webber
Dr. Koch
George
Dr. Rovh
Judge Webber
Lo A. Britseho
Charles Stuhe
Charles Wagner
Jacob Klossner
G. Koch
W. &. Koch
Charles Henst
Dr. Rock
Sam
Muankate
Roch
BIS
Municuiy
St. James
Watonwan
Blue Earth
Blue Harth County
Man
General Childs
Brown
Runaway Sleigh Dragged By Lines On Fortwengler Hill
W Gieseke and Dr. Weiser rode out on a professional call when the rear sleigh bob failed on the Fortwengler hill by the Cottonwood river. Gieseke was thrown clear and dragged over snow for blocks before he steered the team into a field and halted it. He escaped with only bruises.
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W. &. Gieseke
Dr. Weiser
Fortwengler
Cottonwood River
Gieseke
Mr. Gieseke
Life Crushed by Ice Ends in Sleepy Eye
Albert Anderson seven years old died after an accident Thursday afternoon in Sleepy Eye. He slipped while attempting to catch on a runner and was run over, fatally injuring his abdomen. He was taken to Fred Kodine's home where his mother was visiting. despite medical aid he died at ten o clock Thursday evening. Funeral services were held Sunday at the German Lutheran church.
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Bob
Albert Anderson
Fred Kodine
Ladies Wanted Energetic Woman for Permanent Position
Old established business house of solid financial standing seeks a energetic woman for a permanent role. Salary $12 to $18 weekly plus expenses paid weekly direct from headquarters. Expenses advanced. We furnish everything. Address Secretary 620 Monova block Chicago IL 26.
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Monova
Chicago
Mayor appoints Alexander city attorney of New Ulm
The council confirmed B A Alexander as city attorney at a special meeting, paying 30 a month. Mayor Silverson faced no dissent. Longtime former attorney Henry N Samson tendered his resignation, with the unexpired term to be filled. Alexander, a University of Minnesota law graduate, recently moved to New Ulm and earned praise from locals. The meeting also referred the street sprinkling issue to the board of public works and Clerk Schilling addressed a bookkeeping discrepancy in grave records.
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B. A. Alexander
New Ulm
Henry N. Samson
Silverson
Albert Pfaender
Pfaender
Koch
Alexander
Law School
University of Minnesota
Board of Public Works
Schilling
Old German Immigrant Found Dead In Shanty Near City
Peter Schoffka, 67, a bladder disease sufferer, was found dead last Wednesday afternoon in his city outskirts shanty by friend George Goetz after a nine month absence. He had $200 cash, $750 state bank CD, and eighty acres of land deed in Renville county. Schoffka, who came to New Ulm in 1373 from Saxony, had no local relatives. A six year old boy from Lafayette died at St. Alexander hospital after a bladder stone operation. funeral at Lutheran church.
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Peter Schoffka
George Goetz
Schottka
Goetz
Schoffka
State Bank of
Fairfax
Renville
New Ulm
Saxony
Germany
Charles H. Johnson
Lafayette
St. Alexander Hospital
Hickry Farm high school troupe wows Sleepy Eye audience
Hickry Farm a pretty little comedy drama staged at the Opera house by a high school company. The play tells of Gilbert Darkwood's scoundrelism and Uriah Skinner’s schemes, ending with a happy outcome and a strong ensemble, including Alderman McKeigan and Mrs. Dodge providing comedy. ASlack-wire exhibition and a piano duet opened the show, with a high school orchestra supplying music. The favorable reception suggests a potential tour to Sleepy Eye and nearby towns, though no firm plans are set.
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Hick’ry Farm
Cat Association
Gilbert Darkwood
Uriah Skinner
Zeke Fortune
Zeke
Darkwood
Lawrence McKeigan
Mrs. Dodge
Raymond Juni
Villai Darkwood
Otto Burmeister
Francis Critchett
Jack Melson
William Collins
John Watchke
George Hogan
Frank Brei
Herbert Seibold
Frank Stengel
Frank
Elsie Koch
Lorha Beussmann
Opera House
Sleepy Eye
Death Takes An Aged Pioneer Of West Newton
Fred Rieke aged seventy nine longtime West Newton settler died Monday after a three day illness born in Germany in 1826 he came to America in the 1850s and moved to Nicollet county in 1860 where he lived forty four years He is survived by his widow and eight children Mrs Hannah Gluth William Rieke Mary Mass Louis Rieke Mrs Minnie Durbahn August Rieke Mrs Lizzetta Durbaha and Herman Rieke Funeral services were held today at the West Newton Methodist church.
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Fred Rieke
West Newton
Mr. Rieke
Germany
America
Nicollet County
St. Peter
Hannah Gluth
Morgan
William Rieke
Mary Mass
Walla Walla
Wash
Louis Rieke
Minnie Durbahn
August Rieke
Fairfax
Lizzetta, Durbaha
New Ulm
Herman Rieke
West Newton Methodist Church
Brother tries to stop sister's wedding in Fairfax
Paul F. Dehnel editor of the Chaska Herald and former New Ulm staffer, according to the Fairfax Standard, rushed into Fairfax to forbid the marriage of his sister Mary to John Timm. The town mayor ordered him out two days later after the family sought protection. The Standard notes Dehnel’s ungratefulness and mentions his past help from his mother and sister.
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Paul F. Dehnel
Chaska
Paul
Fairfax
Young
Dehnes
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City
HN. Samson
Ottomeyer’s Fine Dry Goods
London
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Bourrette Suitings
Voils
Etomine Soir
Jacquard
Ide
G. A. Ottomeyer
Paul Dehnel
Crone Brothers
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