Crops Show Mixed Prospects Amid Rust and Hail Damage
Farmers across the New Ulm area report varying wheat losses from rust and hail while corn and oats show promise. Some fields are near half to three quarters harvested with signs of light grain in wheat and strong corn stands, but many locales face poor wheat yields and damaged barley. A group of New Ulm businessmen touring the countryside noted 95 binders at work, suggesting activity despite hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbe
New Ulm
Milford
Henry Meyer
Alex Waibel
Sigel
Fred Wellner
Lafayette
Math. Walser
West Newton
John Reinhart, Jr
St. George
Courtland
Fred Foss
John Reinhart
Redwood County Pauper Case Wins in Supreme Court
In a decision Friday the Supreme Court sides with Redwood County in its bid to recover costs from Hennepin County for supporting a pauper who resided there. The syllabus states settlement under the poor laws is where one has a legal right to support as a public charge, not requiring poverty or dependency. The case centers on residence duration and defined exceptions.
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Supreme Court
County of
Redwood
Hennepin County
Redwood County
County Relies on Minneapolis Settlement for Relief
The case holds that a long term resident of Minneapolis had a statutory settlement there under 1913 statutes. The county furnished support and relief to the person, and the city is held liable for such relief. The defendant was not entitled to judgment over procedural irregularities, and all statutory requirements were met. The statute does not require medical relief to be provided only by a county physician.
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County
Minneapolis
Lutheran School Building Dedicated
Last Sunday the parochial school house of St. Emanuels Church in St. Paul was dedicated with ceremonies. Prof. A. Ackermann delivered the address. Speakers included Consul Hans E. Grunow Dr. A. F. Ernat and Rev. Johannes Plocher. The three story building cost 18000 and will hold 150 pupils.
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St. Emanuels Church of St. Paul
A. Ackermann
Dr. M. L. College
Hans E. Grunow
A. F. Ernat
Northwestern College of
PAY OF POSTMASTERS
Postmaster salaries are tied to four classes by office revenue. Class one starts at 3000 dollars for 40000 or more and rises to 6000 at 600000 plus. Class two starts at 2000 for 8000 and climbs to 2900 under 40000. Class three begins at 1000 for 1900 and rises to 1100 under 8000. Fourth class pays a revenue percentage up to 1000 annually.
Bauernscheibe Shoot Invites Sharpshooters Next Sunday
A general invitation extends to sharpshooters near and far for next Sunday's shoot at Hunters Rest. Participants will try the Bauern Scheibe target at set rates, with the best shot earning a trophy. Otto Oswald won last Sunday's gold medal with 195, Jos Smasal earned the leather medal with 89.
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Sepp
Otto Oswald
Jos. Smasal
Oswald Sessice
H. Gebser
C. Havenstein
Hauenstein
HJ. Meyer
Chicken Thieves Target Cot tonwood Farm in Monday Heist
Andrew Groebner of Cot tonwood reported a theft of forty or more springers from his chicken coop Monday night. The culprits left no clues and may strike again, prompting farmers to stay vigilant. Also noted is a planned Young Ladies Sodality entertainment for next Monday, and a Fiftieth Anniversary commemoration of the Killdeer Battle in North Dakota at Oakdale near Dickenson with plans for a larger celebration in the works.
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Andrew Groebner
Cottonwood
Young Ladies Sodality
The
Catholic Church
North Dakota
Oakdale
Dickenson
Gas Promised In Sixty Days Gas Office Planned In Burg Building
A new gas company showcases a bright blue and white office in the Burg Building on Center Street with gas ranges, water heaters, and a fitting room. The plant will be steel framed, brick walls, 48 by 48 feet, with four compression tanks and two street crossings. Gas production begins within sixty days using coke and steam in the heating process.
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Center Street
TailWay
Minnesota Street
Center
First North
First South
Review Office
American Theatre
County Board of Equalization Adjusts Tax Valuations
The County Commissioners met to organize as a board of equalization and reviewed broad changes to tax valuations for cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, grain, personal property and real estate across towns including Mulligan, Prairieville, Sigel, Eden, Albin, and New Ulm. Adjustments ranged from 10 to 200 percent, with notable increases in household goods, watches, pianos, wagons, and automobiles and several reductions, an adjournment set for July 25 to continue real estate evaluation.
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County Commissioners
Court House
Herman Polkow
State Tax Commission
Albin
Milford
Prairieville
Sigel
Stark
Eden
Mulligan
Stately
Praiirieville
Linden
Burnstown
Lake Hanska
Sleepy Bye
Comfrey
Cobden
Evan
Bashaw
New Ulm
Springfield
Hanska
Cottonwood
North Star
Home
Lake Banska
Prairesville
Sleepy Eye
Hanaka
Leavenworth
Burnetown
Leake Hanska
Beshaw
Starle
Lake Hanaka
Stark and Stately
Bushaw
Comfrey and
Tal
Theo. Mueller
Board of Review
Mankato to Meet New Ulm in Next Sunday Shoot
Arrangements set for a pistol and gun club match between Mankato and New Ulm teams next Sunday. Gust Becker won last Thursday’s Fair Grounds shoot with near perfect score. eleven shooters cleared 17 targets or better.
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New Ulm
H. P. Peterson
Sleepy Eye
New Ulm Fohl Vogel
A.J
Neuge
Esser
Grimes
Simmet
McMaster
Forster
Wellcome Hauenstein J
Brust
Dr. Hintz
Schmid
Schleuder
James
Mueller
Kelm
Gareis
Hose
Vogel
Anderson
Ww Graff J. P
Tanke Berg
Hodges
Becker
Johnson
Bierbaum
Demeier
Klausch Bruckbauer
Windhorn
Youngmann
Pedersen
Brooks
Ginsser
Mo Fischer
Joral Edwards
Schleif
Mankato
Ulmites
Mankato Nimrods
Fair Grounds
Highteen
Math
Gust Becker
Jessie Becker
J. H. Forster
P.graff
Ant. Barth
C. A. Hints
Lar
Tanke
Chas. Emmerich
A. G. Bierbaum
Foster Fischer Hugo Windhord
Art Janka
W. D,edwards
H. C. Sehlender
Jon Klaus
Math, Pedersen
Cobden Mutual Telephone Company Files for Bankruptcy
Last Thursday the Cobden Mutual Telephone Company declared bankruptcy with assets listed at 2800 and liabilities at 1800. The Cobden exchange proved unprofitable. Sleepy Eye Springfield and Comfrey firms may take over the lines to serve five Cobden residents. Creditors’ meeting set for August 10 in Mankato.
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Cobden
New Ulm County Board Minutes Amid Tax Review
Routine county business at the Court House on July 13 shows the Board of Commissioners examining cash balances, approving audit reports, and cancelling uncollectible personal property taxes. A 1914 tax levy of 47 000 is set, grand and petit juror lists prepared, and boiler replacement for the courthouse discussed.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Henle
Board of Audit
New Ulm
Theo. Thormodsen
County Ditch No. 8
Polkow
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Bemidji
Bakken and Becken
Linden. Com
Steinke
Com. Polkow
Geo. W. Beach
Wm Erickson
Comfrey
Ga. Polkow
Lane
Unine Hospital Ground Trespass Notice Issued
The Building Committee of the Unine Hospital Association notifies all persons to not trespass on the ground where the new hospital is being erected. Any person who does 56.
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Unine Hospital Association
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Lutheran
Bauernscheibe
Board OF Equalization
TY Levy
Board OF Audit Reports
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