03 May 1916
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
1
Supreme Court declares 1915 law extending four year terms for county district clerks unconstitutional. Elections must be held for clerks affected, as 1916 non election and late terms violate the four year term. Attorney General asked to rule on vacancies and temporary fills, with over 60 officials involved.
Fred Fischer of Wright county obtained a writ to require the county auditor to accept his filing for county treasurer as the May 30 filing deadline nears. The suit tests the validity of the four year term for county officers and could affect nearly all offices with clerks of court watching closely for the court's ruling within a week.
Gust Kuehn and his brother Joseph run a saw mill on the old Bier farm in Milford township. Gust was painfully injured Tuesday morning after coming into contact with a circular saw.
Gust, a mill worker, was pinned by a slipping log at the carriage and suffered a deep gash in his left hip before the log slid toward the saw. He was rushed to Loretto hospital for treatment with no bone injury and expected to recover. Editor B G Schulze and Robert Blank of Nicollet visited over Sunday.
Max Freitag of New Ulm claimed first place in the district declamatory contest held Friday evening at Sherburn, with five schools competing and Freitag chosen by unanimous judges. The state contest at St Paul on May 12 will award a gold medal and a school cup to the district winner. Freitag and fellow New Ulm entrant Victor Reim were backed by coach Principal P. W. Hutson, whose training shaped the strong showing. Freitag, a high school junior, is active in the Protean Literary Society and is expected to fare well in the state contest.
Stonia Kunze earned the top class honors with an average above 92 percent Ruth Olson earned second place with a similar mark though slightly lower Both will deliver valedictory and salutatory addresses at June exercises George Mayer placed third as the honors race stayed close this year with averages higher than in most years
The New Ulm Turnverein annual exhibition demonstrated the value of physical culture for children and adults, with calisthenics and dances across groups, as Junior Turners mark their fiftieth anniversary. Governor Burnquist proclaims May 5 Clean-up Day, urging Minnesotans to remove rubble, reduce fire hazards, and join a statewide effort coordinated by the Fire Marshal's Department.
New Ulm lad Emil Groebner, son of Jos A Groebner, enlisted in the Seventh Infantry about three years ago. He served in the Philippines, then moved to the Mexican border near El Paso guarding railroads and bridges to keep lines of supply open. He expects to return to New Ulm next fall unless the Mexican situation worsens.
The Cambria clash during an April 7 night using neck-yokes and other weapons sent participants to court in Mankato. Henry Walters faces second degree assault charges after a confrontation over blocking the chimney at Woodmen hall during a rehearsal. Evans testified Walters attacked him with a check yoke after an alley chase. Walters was held on $200 bail awaiting district court action.
Those interested in rural education value having public school teachers informed on agriculture and homemaking. The best teachers seek summer school to train in agriculture and home making, using the summer period for additional education.
The State Department of Education runs summer training programs at University Farm St Paul School of Agriculture Morria and Crookston. Courses include regular certificates plus agriculture manual training and home economics. Term runs June 12 to July 21 with affordable board and room. Bulletins available by applying to C G Selvig Crookston E C Higbie Morris or A V Strom University Farm St Paul.
Friends of the Oberammergauer P ers will spend the summer in New Ulm making it their headquarters and touring nearby towns for plays. The first show, Der Amerika Seppl, a three act comedy with music and dance, opens Turner Hall on Sunday evening May 14.
Chicago made quite a hit and the company adopted it as a leader. Between acts the famous folk songs of the peasants will be sung with zither solos and quartettes. The Schuhplattler dance has made the Peasant Players famous nationwide. Arrangements are underway for appearances in neighboring towns after this city, with plans for the group to stay here during the summer when larger city theaters close. Reserved seats available at Pioneer Drug Store.
At a special meeting of non commissioned officers of Company A at the Armory last Wednesday evening resolutions urged Captain Babtiste Groebner not to resign and to prevent such a move. The group defended the company and cited Major Johnson’s remarks from federal inspection praising the NCOs and noting the unit’s first class equipment. The infantry company now prepares for its annual encampment at Lake City and begins studying out post duty for extensive use during camp.
Saffert and Giggisberg, a newly formed cement tile company, have started a temporary office on the M. and St. L. right of way near Third North Street. The firm plans to open a tile factory by July first with construction to begin soon.
Interest runs high for the Senior Class Play All the Comforts of Home set for Thursday May eleventh at Turner Hall theatre. The production features Clara Epple and Ellen Schoch in key roles with Leo Berg and Walter Puhlmann leading the cast. Directed by Miss Pierce the comedy promises a lively London drawing room plot with scandal, schemes, and a bustling ensemble.
Chisholm will host the state firemen convention from June 14 to 15 with several hundred delegates. The town plans elaborate entertainment including a fire drill and races along the Mesaba range. Delegates elected include Alois Gulden Frank Niemann Alfred Nagel Fred Loesch Henry Groebner Hugo Gebser John Herzog Chas Brust Sr and Second Assistant Chief Pfaender as delegate at large.
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