Sleepy Eye Herald Reports Local Fire and Rail Updates
Sleepy Eye news notes injuries from a live wire incident at a late fire and mentions Mike Toomey with minor burns. Grace Kelley leaves Christensen’s department store to rest before teaching at Mankato Normals. Redwood branch extension progress brings gravel trains and improved stab line service with Sunday trains from Sleepy Eye to Redwood Falls. Charlie Barnes returns from four years on the Pacific coast. Steve Gilland’s health cautious but improving amid pernicious anemia. First Sunday train to Redwood Falls to provide eastbound mail and connection for Evan, Morgan, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koelme
Mike ‘Toomey
Grace Kelley
Christensen
Mankata
Grace Fels
Redwood
Charlie]Barnes
Frank Barnes
Town Homie
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Montana
Charlie
Steve Gilland
Graham
St. Mary’s Hospital
Sleepy Eye
Redwood Falls
Thia
Evan
Morgan
Axel Newdall Plans Move to New Store Next Week
Cobden residents noted Axel Newdall will move into a new Cobden store next week. Visitors from New Ulm included Wm McHale and Miss Lon Bansen, while Mrs. Wai Mueller returned from New Ulm for a funeral. The community reports improving health and ongoing farming work, a train accident with a brindle dog, and a grand dance planned for Saturday with promises of good music and good times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Newdall
Cobden Waa
Wm. McHale
Lon Bansen
New Ulm
John Roth
Wai. Mueller
A. J . Grimmer
Grand dance at Roth's hall in Klossner August 11
LaFayette notes a large event with Gag's six piece orchestra to play at Roth's hall. Invitations extended to attend. Local items include bicycle outing by G. J. Gag family, Miss Hanus Ola0i's trip to Winthrop, and various community tidbits about residents and businesses.
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Roth
Klossner
Gag
G.J. Gag
Hanus Ola0i
Winthrop
Cass
Courland Social Notes and Local Visitors
Special Correspondent reports a quiet Courland weekend with Mrs. W. Ef. Bounaville and Miss Ani Pauling visiting J. H. Doty home, Lange returning from St. Paul, and various locals including Prof. Vomboff canvassing for school supplies. An accident left Peter Johnson’s son with a close call as a plank fell on his legs. several neighbors and travelers are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ef. Bounaville
St. Peter
J. H. Doty
Teachers Examination Notice for Brown County 1901
Notice of state teacher certificates exams to be held August 5 6 and 7 1901 in New Ulm Sleepy Eye and Springfield with detailed schedule by day including 8 00 to 6 00 periods and subjects. Second grade certificates renewal without exam for those with eight months teaching in last two years meeting required percentages. Dated Sleepy Eye July 22 1901 Jors Cornis Brown County Superintendent of Schools.
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New Ulm
Sleepy Eye
Springfield
Jors Cornis, Co. Sapt. of Schools
Brown Co
Home Gold Cure promises self cure for drunkenness
An advertisement touts the Home Gold Cure as a disease specific antidote for alcoholism. It claims home use, hidden administration in tea or coffee, and success for thousands, with prices from one dollar and worldwide shipping. Also promotes Dr White's Electric Comb for baldness with a Decatur Illinois contact.
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Erwin B. Gines & Co
Market Street
Philadelphia
Dr. White
D. N
Rose
Gen. Mur
Decatur, Til
Bold Civil War Tale Of A Reporter And A Mule
Former Ohio State Senator Harmon W Brown recounts a Civil War episode with Gen Rawlins. A copperhead reporter rode to the front despite orders to be abandoned. The rider survived, but the mule was lost in the firing, exposing the risks of frontline journalism. Philadelphia Press
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Harmon W. Brown
Ohio
Gen. Rawlins
Transvaal
Vicksburg
Copperhead
Gen. Rawling
Real estate transfers and travel ads in Minnesota notices
Real estate transfers show transfers in Brackenridge and Comfrey areas with listings of parcels and prices. The page also contains multiple ads for wigs, Dr White's Electric Comb, and a Brown promotion with Lake Shetek excursion tickets from New Ulm and related rail rates to Kasota and St Peter.
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M. A. Gauske
Ida Remele
Brackenridge
Hanske
Winona & St Peter Land Co
Jacob Duncan
Thos
A Nelson
H. Breitkrenty
Comfrey
Lake Sheteck
Tracy
Ming
North-Western Line
New Ulm
Minn
Laké Shetek
Current Lake
Siegel
Lake Fremont
Lake Sarah
Bear Lake
Long Lake
Buffalo Lake
Iron Lake
Beauty Lake
Willow Lake
Lake Isabella
Clear Lake
Visit Twin Cities for Summer Attractions and Travel Deals
Now is the time to visit the Twin Cities with numerous summer attractions at their height. Amusement and entertainment suit all tastes while cheap excursion rules apply. Check with M. and St. L. Ticket agents for details on train service and travel particulars.
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Twin Cities
Baby Baptized with Beer Document From Manitowoc Wis
Curious 1885 Manitowoc document describes a baptism ritual using lager beer to curb intemperance. The statement claims the child will never become a drunkard or vote for prohibition, asserting repeated similar baptisms by the same couple. Names are omitted. the event ties to midwife Mrs M and a man E-. The text notes the date 21 July 1888 and references 13 prior baptisms by the couple.
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Registrar of Deeds
Manitowoc
Wis
Wisconsin
Victoria
Mia
Tolstoi Jr Denies Sweden Temperance Ties
Leo Tolstoi Jr in a letter to Aftonbladet denies joining the Blue Ribbon Society to import the blue ribbon to Russia. He says he joined only from interest in temperance work and may later undertake activities in Russia. He notes Sweden’s widespread drinking culture and people toasting constantly.
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Leo Tolstoi, Jr
Blue Ribbon Society of Temperance Workers
Aftonbladet
Russia
Fta
Count Tolstoi
Sweden
Summer Hill and Mrs Newton Face Civil War Siege
The piece recalls Summer Hill near Studley Virginia, a century old site of Civil War action. Mrs Newton, widow of cavalry captain William B. Newton, held the house under Gen Grant’s council of war in 1863 and refused to evacuate, choosing to protect her children in the potato cellar as Grant urged caution. The anecdote notes Grants laughter and respect for her bravery amid the bombardment.
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Summer Hill
Studley
Newton
William B. Newton
Fitshugh Tee
Culpeper Court House
John Brokenbhrough Newton
Grant
Hancock
McDowell
King William County
Sean
Gen. Grant
Aml
Marriage and weakness awareness notice
Married persons or those contemplating marriage are urged to consider physical defects that would render marriage undesirable. The text warns of hidden drain upon health causing nerve, stomach, heart, kidney, and bladder issues, stressing caution before union.
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United States
Ital
Europe
America
Penge
Danies
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O. C. Strickler
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Wm. F. Runck
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C. Backer
Echo and Vicinity
der. E. Mueller
John Backer
Buecker
M. Mueller
J. Bucker
Harlan
Busig
Lafayette
la Grippe
E. A. Wise
Madison,Ga
A. Pfefferle
Wway Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Hector
Wild & Gag
F. Ogden
Sleepy Hye
Ani Pauling
Fredie Schlottman
Cambria
Edwards
Our Village
Lange
St. Paul
H. Schlottmnane
Prof. Vomboff
Bug
A. Pieterle
Grace Doty
Dr. Fritsche
Our Vilage
Peter Hansen
Daughter
Peter Johnson
Clarence Moll
Wilbur Doty
Harn
Burg Jr
Srerese Vereres Hartsers
Dean Fork
D. N. Rose
Gen. Mgr
Decatur
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D& St. Louis
John Beam
West Middlesex
A. Plefferle
Waseca
Minny
Mion
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Ticke
Washinton
Kaxota
Mint
Kasota
Oates
Apa
Frank W. Dietz
Jab Porster
tNew
DR. Downing
New York
Chicago
New Ulm, Minn
Dakota House
The
Downing Medical Association
German Medical and Surgical Institute
Illinois
Masonic Temples
Boston
F. Hl, Behnke
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