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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
4
Postmaster General Smith considers an order to stop rural carriers from soliciting orders for merchandise. Carriers may still act as purchasing agents for patrons along routes with a small fee. If abused, tighter rules will bar any non mail work. Also notes war stamp phaseout and broad tax repeal trends in 1919 era notices.
A historical notice discusses future education trends toward stenography and typewriting as essential skills. It contrasts past social views on writing with the rise of machines, notes a Kansas train-holding incident by harvesters, and analyzes beet sugar industry efforts and farmer neglect affecting a Minnesota sugar plant.
The marriage of Miss Avyn Laura Johnson to Edward A. Anderson took place last Saturday at 3 p.m. at the bride's home with Rev. Youngberg officiating. About 300 relatives and friends attended a reception in the evening. The wedding party included Gustave and Frank Johnson, John Jackson as best men, and Minnie Johnson, Minnie Swambors and Mary Bergian of Minneapolis as bridesmaids. Flower girls were Lydia Hadza and Ametia Anderson of Lafayette. The bride grew up in West Newton and the groom, a successful young man, manages a Minneapolis commission house. They will reside in Minneapolis. Also noted is a Twin Cities excursion via the North-Western line on Saturday July 18 with special trains from New Ulm to St. Paul and Minneapolis, returning Sunday with details for travelers.
Local notes describe fares to Twin Cities, July 18 departure, visits by residents Annie Ortwein Har and Louis Johnson, and Chas Roe heading to St Paul. Businessman DeWitt products and Pfefferle ads appear alongside civic events, a carnival in Mankato, and new railroad route openings. A mix of social updates, health cures, and local commerce closes with church events and a new Minneapolis route.
A mob cornered Peter Price in Iueger near Here after accusing him of insulting a lady. He killed George Hooke and F. M. McGraw and severely cut Charles Davis, then fled by leaping from a rear saloon room. Pursued, he was captured and jailed at Welch to avert mob vengeance. Hooks and McGraw were prominent locals amid heightened indignation.
Minden Nebr June 29 Journal special reports the assault on County Treasurer Norlin at the courthouse after a late night work session. Robbers looted the vault and burned papers, with losses around 9000 dollars. A thousand dollar reward was offered by the board of supervisors. Eight deaths from heat reported in New York area. Samuel Gompers in serious condition in Washington after a brain concussion from a car incident.
A new photography studio opens at the Rudolph building corner of Minnesota and Bid Novik Street. It offers first class photography, emerging work, and a range of services with a satisfaction guarantee.
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