Young lad turned adrift eight year old Frank Close
A Minneapolis Journal item notes Frank Close eight, son of Walter Close of New Ulm, was sent by foster parents to travel 175 miles to Minneapolis over unpaid board. He ended at Union Station, then Central Station, under Travelers' Aid. A cousin in Minneapolis took him home while authorities locate his father, amid questions of legal adoption and family ties.
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Minneapolis Journal
New Ulm
Frank Close
Walter Close
Melville Close
Minneapolis
Bertha
Minn
Bessy
Union Attion
Travelers’ Aid Society
Central Station
Sarah Bohaster
Frank
F. H. Eberhardt
Berths
Mia
Sarah A. Rice
Faribault
Seard
Earle
Wood
The Age of the Strong and Self Believe
The speaker urges personal greatness for city and nation and declares there is no selfishness in saying I am strong I can do things and I believe in myself. The message frames humility as passé and success as earned by those who act. John Nicolas Beffel signs.
Lafayette & Bernadotte Creamery Co. Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
At the recent annual meeting the Lafayette & Bernadotte Creamery Co. elected J. A. Johnson as president Aug. Samueleon as vice president Clare A. Swanson as secretary and manager with A. J. Jobocon and E. D. Grossendorf as directors The meeting highlighted high attendance and interest Walter A. Nelson urged silo adoption while C. H. Nelson won hauling contracts for 1.50 per ton and butter milk sold to Robert Simmet for 86 dollars monthly The Farmers State Bank of Lafayette designated as depository and Ithia bank offered best interest on daily balances The secretary reported a highly satisfactory year with milk 3 047 933 lb butter 23 633 lb and notable receipts and disbursements including patron payments salaries and repairs
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Lafayette & Bernadotte Creamery Co
Bierangel
J. A. Johnson
Aug. Samueleon
Secy
Clare A. Swanson
Claus A. B Swaneon
Johnson
C. H. Nelson
Robert Simmet
Farmers’ State Bank of Lafayette
Ithia Bank
Salaries and Fees of Brown County Officers
The year reports show county officers receiving salaries and fees. Brown County figures include Auditor Louis G. Vogel 82198.00, Treasurer Henry J. Berg 2250.00, Probate Judge Geo Ross 2329.42, Clerk Carl Manderfeld, Sheriff William J. Julius, County Attorney, District Attorney, Deputy Auditor, and County Surveyor W H Polnow with various amounts listed.
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Brown County
Lous G. Vogel
Henry J. Berg
Geo. Ross
Carl Manderfeld
R.B. Kennedy
Gas Men of Iowa Explore New Ulm Gas Plan
H A Morey and J J Donelan of Waverly arrive in New Ulm to assess a proposed gas plant. They report strong prospects from experiences in smaller cities and propose offering a limited local stock to involve residents, aiming to win cooperation and consumer support, with more details expected next week.
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H. A. Morey
J. J. Donelan
Waverly
Iowa
New Ulm
New Dlm
Runaway Horse Team Incident Involving Sheriff Julius
Sheriff Julius and Theo Johnson, with a driver, attempt a fishing expedition when a runaway with two horses bolts on Aufderheide hill. The left horse falls and drags, causing damage as the trio struggles to regain control. John Bluehm is later found buried in a snow drift. a liveryman rescues them. Adolph Krebe completes a 30 day term and is discharged, leaving the Sheriff without a boarder.
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Julius
Theo
Johnson
John Bluehm
Bentzin’s Mill
Adolph Krebe
Springfield
Lincoln Birthday Celebration at Turner Hall
Hecker Post and Hecker Circle organize a Lincoln’s birthday program at Turner Hall on Monday February 12 at two pm with no admission. The day features school choirs and grades from Union North East and Washington schools, German song, recitations, marches, flag salutes, and tributes to Lincoln, followed by Major John Buschers inspection of Second Regiment units.
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Hecker Post
Hecker Circle
Washington
Lincoln
Turner Hall
Union School
Fred
W. Johnson
Lutheran School
North Primary
East Building
Lutheran
Any Lewis
Fis
Washington School
New Ulm Turnverein
Bishop Fowler
Clarence Hess
Columbia
America
Pioneer Merchant Neumann Sells Store to Metzinger
John F. Neumann, a longtime New Ulm merchant, sells his entire stock to Emil Metzinger of Springfield and leases the building. Inventory will determine value, likely taking ten days, with the store remaining under lease to the new owner. Neumann, in business over 40 years, is succeeded by Hubers Berg who managed the store. clerks are expected to stay. Neumann retires at an advanced age, and local citizens note the landmark change while welcoming the new proprietor.
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John F. Neumann
Emil Metzinger
Springfield
Ueon
Preas
Neumann
New Ulm
Minnesota Street
Hubers Berg
Jobo F. Neumann
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John Buschers
A. W. Wright
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Fellmann
Twin Cities
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