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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
8
The piece reexamines a long standing rumor that Christ was burned in effigy in New Ulm amid wars, mock funerals, and public confusion. Eye witness Berndt, 19th century locals, and historians dispute the tale, noting prior false reports and a lack of corroboration.
Mrs. Adolph Schell formerly Mary Zieber died Monday afternoon at her Portland home after a long illness from cancer. Born in Chicago in 1856, she lived in New Ulm and Tracy before moving to Portland ten years ago. Survived by husband Adolph Schell, three daughters Oleta Josephine and Pearl, her mother Mrs. Josepha Zieher, and sisters Mrs. C Fredericks Mrs. C L Roos and Miss Antonia Zieher. Funeral at Catholic Church in New Ulm Friday morning.
The New Ulm Rural Telephone Co reported a profitable year with a dividend declared and pay raises for operators. Directors were re elected with all incumbents except the vice president. Fred Tuender was named president and Alex Russell vice president, with salaries and bonds confirmed.
The board set directors' compensation at 91-60 per meeting and approved motor cycle purchase for company business. A four member committee will arrange the purchase. Stock value was advanced from $25 to 51. The manager was ordered to acquire about 3500 more shares. Directors declined reducing rural subscribers despite farmer requests due to insufficient payback.
J H Edwards awards contract to Welland and Stegemano for a new frame home at the northeast corner of 4th South and State Streets facing State. Kaiser and Publieon build a two story frame residence on Broadway between 3rd and 4th South Streets for Adolph Meile. Citizens State Bank awards building to A Morrinen Co for a one story brick with a two story Indiana Bedford stone front, to contrast with nearby structures on Minnesota Street. Dr J L Seboch plans another story for his brick block on South Minnesota Street. Street Commissioner Herman Scherman plans a new home on South Minnesota Street near the Congregational Church, after buying the Jos. Ull property. Basements of Engelbert and Spellbrick houses finished. framework rising on the lower levels.
Private dancing party at Torper Aull Club Rooms Saturday evening hosted by Eunice Starr and fellow teachers Miss Elsie Pagenkopf and Miss Alice Smith. Friday night the Juniors hosted a formal reception at Turner Hall with six o'clock ginver a Dutch Room toast program, American Beauty roses, a fish pond for partner selection, and a gala dance in the gym with class color decorations and college pennants.
Thursday evening the Fbst Theater Company of Milwaukee staged Der Schuster als Pring at Turner Mall before a mediocre audience. The e/l artists delivered familiar performances with Miss Mener and Gustav Kleemann in leading roles, who acted exceedingly well and captivated the crowd with their pleasing trained voices.
Mina Beth Wheeler visits from Mankato to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Schleuder of Rede. Mrs Gustav Albrecht’s birthday celebrated in St Peter with Rev C J Albrecht. Herman Schor at D M L College operated on in Mankato last Saturday. Gas tractor show at Gibbon postponed due to rain. Miss Clara Hoffmoon and Louie Brey wed at Ostholic Church. Ed Collins seeks Chief Clerk role in Washington. Mrs John Nelson dies at 47 in Brighton. Fire Department officers elected for state convention. April weather month noted with 3.1 inches rain and 7.8 inches snowfall. Runaway incidents injure horse and rider. wagon destroyed. Albrecht acquitted in Montana case and plans to return.
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