Political races in New Ulm hint at shifting alliances
New Ulm politics rise as mayoral and alderman candidates emerge. Incumbent City Clerk Erost Wicherski seeks reelection amid challenges from Albert Meyer and Edward Cordes, with Dr. L A Fritsche and Willibald Fichner entering mayoral bids. Community leaders discuss reform of candidate selection to reduce factional fights and promote harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erost Wicherski
Wicherski
Albert J. Meyer
Edward Cordes
L. A. Fritsche
Willibald Fichner
F. H. Retzlau
Fritsche
Eibner
Ebner
Haatsya
New Ulm
J. A. Ochs
Brosis
Ggbta
Sodh
Paskyi Lf
Beag
Social events and community dances in Turner Hall
Mrs. Wilhelmine Alwin celebrated her 87th birthday with family and friends in attendance. The Keighta of Colum bus hosted a Valentine social at Turner Hall with about 75 couples. a festive supper followed by prizes and music. Additional parties included a Valentine gathering at Mrs. G F Reineke's, a Hard Time Party at Turner Hall with costumes and contests, and upcoming social events surrounding the Siege birthday party and Lent. Numerous club meetings, concerts, and euchre games filled local social calendars with reflections on morality and religion.
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Wilhelmine Alwin
Herman Brekkeeutz
Arlingtoo
Gaye
Turner Hall
K. C
St. Peter
Mankato
Ladies’ Society
New Ulm
J.L. Schoch
G. F Reineke
A. W. Bingham
Mra. H. N. Somae
C. W. Miller
Chopin
A. W. Brogham
Valentine
B. Krook
Helen Engel
Herbert Petterson
H. J. Beecher
Wmn. J. Jollie
E. T. Critchets
Mr. Critchett
Mrs. Critchett
Minosspolls Symphony Orchestra
Jesus
S Rising
Current News Club
J. H. Vogel
Berlin
Vienna
W.H. Stoll
Miller
Misa Gretchen Behnke
Lievch
Haas
Euchre
Liesch
Korbel
Heele
Flar
Lieb
Sprenger
Band Leader Presented with Baton
Capt. Jos C Hofmeister, leader of the orchestra and of the Second Regiment Band, received a leader’s baton from Keefer Mofg Co of Williamsport Pa. The baton is polished white wood with a gold name plate and was accompanied by a cordial letter. Herman Peterson in banking. Wheelock N D visiting this week with his niece N P.
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Jos. C. Hofmeister
Brua GC. Keefer Mofg. Co
Williamsport
Tem
Hofmeister
Good Wishen
State Bank of Sleepy Eye Reorganized in Sleepy Eye
The State Bank of Sleepy Eye reorganized with O W Hagen and Mrs H Dyckman selling their interest to B company of 31 stockholders. New leadership includes George Vollmer John Helger Anton Ruby Arnold Hillershelm and others. Capital remains 250000 with 5000 surplus. bank to begin business February 17 under new management continuing a trusted 25 year record.
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O. W. Hagen
H. Dyckman
Orage
N. J
State Bank
Citizeon
George J. Vollmer
John A. Helger
Anton Ruby
Arnold Hillershelm
Christ Sellner
J. B. Sellner
Hagen
Hagenia
Cobden Bank
Hana Mo
Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch
Citizens Bank to Acquire Toberer Property North Minn Street
Citizens Bank directors discussed purchasing the Toberer property north of the bank on Minn Street for 3500 dollars. Transfer pending formalities with the Tonever Estate, no building plans decided yet, but enlargement likely in the future. Anton Janni, returning from Saskatchewan, Canada, may stay in New Ulm for some time.
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Citizens Bank
Toberer
Bank
Minnscote Street
Tonever
Citizens Unok
Anton Janni
Saskatchewan
New Ulm
Mr. Janni
Eather
County Commissioners Plan Good Roads Work
The February 16 special meeting at the Courthouse covered busy business. Actions include aid for Mrs. Coffman’s destitution, sending tuberculosis patient Joseph Limberger to Walker State Sanitarium, and Memorial Day funds for Hooker Post G. A. B. A hearing set for J. Hoffmann to transfer district boundaries, several bids rejected, and a janitor reappointment. Also noted: road plans, surveys, legal notices, and a wedding between Edwin Buck and Olga Roth with plans for a long trip and future move to Mankato.
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County Commission
Henle
Coffman
Joseph Limberger
Walker
Hooker Post
J. H. Hoffmann
Stark
Dorn
Henry Allen
Minnesota School For
Faribault
Erickson
Steinke
Lake Hansas
C. M. Robertson
Jecitora
Herman Nun
Fred Brust
Jobo Behons
Henry Reiwes
Walter Key
Jos. Filzsn
Aston Maid
C. M. Robertaam
Bherit W. J. Julius
L. A. Fritsche
T. A. Halstenrod
Polk
Spark of celestial fire quote from Washington copy book
A brief, historic quotation about inner light and conscience attributed to Washington in his copy book. The line urges labor to keep alive within the breast a small celestial fire guiding moral effort.
Co A Victorious Over Mankato Y M C A in New Ulm Armory
Co A defeated Mankato Y M C A 44 to 19 at the New Ulm Armory after a hard fought game. Schmalz Scherer injured an ankle early in the second half as Alb replaced him. postgame social dance followed with next match set for Friday at Turner Hall Kossuth.
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Mankato Y. M.C. A
Co. A
New Ulm Armory
N. W
Schmalz
Scherer
Alb
Mankato Boys
Blaketa
New Ulm
Dankato
Turner Hall
Golden Jubilee Celebration Overseen by Junior Pioneers
At Geboer's Hall on Friday evening February 16 the citizens' committee reported progress toward the Golden Jubilee celebration and recommended the Junior Pioneers assume charge. A Turner Hall gathering is set for Sunday at 2 PM to organize the Junior Pioneers. A Minoes Tribuna dispatch notes a 14 year old boy accidentally shot in the back with a .22 rifle, doctors hopeful.
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Geboer's Hall
Citizens’ Committee
Iter
Wd. Eibner
Mondday
Irvgth
Uoans
Pionerra
Turner Ball
Hallock
Minoesapotin Tribuna
Will Lire
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Miss Lovelace
Miss Gould
George L. Schmidt
Vera Helmes
Imdy
A. Bessmann
P. K. Ceasader
Allie Scherer
J. H. Siegel
Wm. F. Meiler
J. F. Armstrong
Mra. Armstrong
W. H. Dempsey
Chas. Vogtel
L. B. Krook
F. W. Johnson
Dr. Welser
LG. Vogel
Mra. Henningsee
Ida Koch
Buschers
C. Crone
Mra Krook
Vogel
Hartman
St Paul
Congregations Church
Carleton College
Aap
Herman Peterson
Benking
Wheelock
Wesk
Nocle N. P
State Bank of
Sleepy Eye
Edwin Buck
Louis Buck
Courtland Township
Olgs Routh
Henry Roth
Lafayette
Albrecht
Albert Daltney
Elice Buck
Wattloo
Lows
Washington
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