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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
8
The Justs, an elderly couple near Golden Gate, endured a violent break in by masked gunmen who extorted about $50 and brutalized them seeking more. Sheriff arrests followed but suspects were released after mixed testimonies. Residents live in fear as authorities pursue leads and note long‑standing threats.
John J. Kretsch of Sleepy Eye died last Wednesday from quick consumption. His body was brought to this city and buried in the Catholic cemetery after a funeral attended by many friends. Born in the county, he lived much of his life in New Ulm and was a harness maker by trade with six years in Morgan. He married Lena Berg in 1892 and leaves a daughter. he is survived by his sister-in-law H. J. Berg and by brother Thos. J. Kretsch of Sleepy Eye State Bank. A devout Catholic and member of St Michael’s German Society, he was well liked for his genial traits.
Crone Bros offers boys suits, hats, shoes, and white waists with a full line of groceries and canned goods. Ladies waists, curtains, whites, and spring goods arrive. Men’s spring suits and top coats priced from around 12 dollars to 20, plus new hats and furnishings.
A lecturer touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a scientific wonder curing piles and various ailments. It heals sores boils ulcers cuts and wounds. Available at 25e at O M Olsen’s drug store and Allen’s Foot Ease powder also advertised with samples and address for Olmstead Le Roy NY.
Five thousand singers are expected at the Saengerfest in St. Paul in July. The New Ulm Maennerchor, dormant since 1899, has reformed under M. A. Hindres and plans advance preparations, including 24 rooms at the Ryan for attendees. The roster lists officers and chorus parts, with detailed badge designs for each group and committee. The event marks a long history dating to 1878 and a revival aimed at a major regional festival in Minnesota.
The article notes badges of the finish will be ordered for the test president, vice president, treasurer, honorary president, three directors and the legal advisor. Ribbon badges will be issued for the chief usher, ushers, doorkeepers and program joys.
At the last meeting of the St. Joseph Society officers were elected with Willibald Kibner as president J Wiltscheck as vice president Alexander Rauweiler secretary Andrew Safferts treasurer Chris Sprenger and multiple directors for three year terms for life insurance and society roles. Appointed consultants named with standard bearer Wm Rausch and others plus ward sickness committees and outside member requirements including doctor’s certificate and parish pastor signature.
A newly issued booklet titled Pacific Coast Tours outlines all routes to the coast with maps and a large country map from the Great Lakes to the Coast. It contains side trips and sights, is finely printed and illustrated, and saves gathering multiple road booklets. Request by mail with paper name.
A birth announcement records the delivery on Thursday the 106th day for Wellner, naming the newborn as a son to Mr and Mrs Son. The readable text is limited and lacks complete dates or places.
An old advertisement promises immediate relief for delicate feverish and cross children. It claims to cleanse the stomach and cure worms, touting a safe springboard to a strong healthy child. Sold by all druggists with sample free and address Allen 5-Chased Le Roy New York.
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