Likeness of Stranger Found Dead Near Northwestern Tracks
A photograph sent by Mrs. Emma Ackling of Clarissa Minnesota has led Chief Adolph Klause to identify the unknown man found dead beside the Northwestern tracks in New Ulm on May 21. The copy suggests a stocky young man with light wavy hair and a mustache. Mrs. Ackling says the man is her brother who left home a year ago last June. Inquests and local officials view the likeness with cautious optimism, and Klause plans further correspondence to confirm the man’s identity.
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Adolph Klause
Emma Ackling
Clarissa, Minn
Ackling
Klause
Clarissa
Paul Hackbarth
Ile
Monster picnic at Fort Ridgely draws 2000 crowd
Big Time at Ridgely reports a Sunday picnic at Fort Ridgely attended by about 2000 people. Five bands entered a band contest while a Gib bon vs Lone Tree ball game entertained the crowd. One refreshment stand failed to meet demand.
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Ridgely
Fort Ridgely
Lone Tree
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Complete Skin Healing
DeWitt & Co. markets DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by all druggists. The salve heals without scarring and treats piles burns bruises eczema and other skin diseases.
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DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
DeWitt's
Man Drowns Crossing Minnesota River Near Cambria
Fred Roedig a 24 year old farm laborer with wealthy Indiana parents walked into the Minnesota River near Cambria Sunday afternoon and drowned after cramping. He believed he could reach the Nicollet shore about 150 feet away, but disappeared beneath water within feet. His companions recall he joked about the risk and did not seem intoxicated. The body was recovered within ten minutes by a search party led by Sheriff Williams. Roedig had been employed by D L Williams of Cambria and was known for industrious nature though he drank at times. His parents, originally from New Alsace Indiana, are moving to determine burial arrangements, possibly in Indiana. The incident prompted notices and a time change for trains 15 16 29 30 on the Minneapolis St Louis line for the following Sunday.
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M. Mullen
Kasas City
Kansas
Chas. Stuebe
Kansas City
Mr. Mullen
Minnesota & Dakota Cattle Company
Frost
Messrs
Mullen and
Stuebe
Atchinson
Emporia
Kansas River
Fred Roedig
Minnesota
Cambria
Nicollet
Roedig
D. L. Williams
Claude Smith
Fred
Tecan
Mr. Williams
Blue Earth County
Kennedy
Williams
Mankato
New Alsace
Ind
Indiana
Cincinnati
Courtland
Westburg
SPECIALS AND RAILS: SHOP TODAY FOR SUMMER WEAR
Crone Bros advertises ready to wear suits from 10 to 15 dollars and a variety of hats parasols and white waists in New Ulm. Lemons priced 26 cents a dozen. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promises digestion aid. Also notes from July 10 North Western Line sale to San Francisco and Los Angeles with several luxurious trains and sightseeing tours. A Storm Lake picnic excursion on June 24 with the Woodmen includes a special Minneapolis St. Louis RR train from New Ulm at 4 37 AM and return at 7 PM. Round trip 1.75.
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Crone Bros
Scirce
New Ulm
Malta
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Barker and Bath
Washington
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western
Storm Lake
Woodmen
Minneapolis and St. Louis RR
Algona Colored
Sioux City League
William Nolan
Minneapolis
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Todd County
W. W. Folwell
Univer of
O. C. Strickler
Folwell
Minneapolis Park Board
Strickler
Broadway
America
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Faribault
Christian Hahn
Daniel
D. A. Grossendorf
Epworth Herald
C. H. Dirks
N. Ruenitz
Sleepy Eye
New Drug Store
Ato
North Mina
Eugene A. Pfefferle
New Ulm's
New Alsace, Indiana
Minneapolis and
St. Louis R
St. Paul
F. P. Zschunke & CO
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