War Savings Stamp drive urged for Brown County
O M Olsen Brown County War Savings Stamp Committee chairman urged all citizens to participate during War Savings Pledge Week from June 6 to 7 8, subscribing to government securities redeemable in ten days with four percent interest. He emphasized county leadership toward a $566 666.66 quota and highlighted security benefits and rapid redemption options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O- M Olsen
Brown County War Savings Stamp Committee
Taday
United
Treyoury
Brown County
Flowers Sold for Red Cross Benefit by Miss Marti
Miss Lea Marti offers lilies and sprays from Sehell gardens to raise funds for the local Red Cross. Flowers will be sold in bunches at 25 and 50 cents each, with lilies available in large quantities during the event. Telephone orders also accepted to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marti
Red Cross
Eagle Mill Makes Big Improvements in Offices
The Eagle Roller Mill offices undergo heavy disruption as painters plasterers and carpenters work to restore and modernize the facilities. Private offices near completion with new floors and stripped plaster signaling a marked improvement after weeks of upheaval for staff and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Mill
Eagle Roller Mill
Turntag Planned for New Ulm June 9 by St Paul Group
Wm Mueller of St Paul visited New Ulm to discuss a Turntag gymnastic exhibition in June. The St Paul and Minneapolis Turners favor a public event on Sunday June 9, with the local society ready to handle arrangements, though the executive committee could cancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mueller
St. Paul
City
New Ulm
Mueller
Minneapolis
Agaume
Fairfax Trustees Vindicated In War Loyalty Review
Fairfax school controversy ends as State Supt C G Schulz finds board members loyal to America and Allies. Minnesota Public Safety Commission accepts the finding and closes the case after charges by R D Bowden and A E Carver are withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
R. D. Bowden
A. E. Carver
Minnesota Commission of Public Safety
Schulz
C. G. Schulz
America
Bowden
R D. Bowden
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Board of Education of
Mifité&btain
Brown County Surpasses Liberty Loan Goal in Six
Brown County reports full over subscription in the Third Liberty Loan with 1,129,050.00 total against an 850,000.00 allotment. About 5,102 subscriptions exist for a 25 percent distribution from an estimated 20,400 residents, including 600 women subscribers who contributed 88,400. Officials Rogers and Governor Wold praise the county’s distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
H. L. Beecher
Brown Co
A. R. Rogers
Federal Reserve District
Arthur R. Rogers
Theodore Wold
Federal Reserve Bank
Ulm
Sleepy Eye
Springfield
Comfrey
Hanska
Evan Ag
Cobden
Albin
Bashawag
Burnstown
Cottonwood
Eden
Home
Lake Hanska
Leavenworth
Wa Linden
Milford
Mulligan
North Star
Prairieville
Stark
Brown County Court Calendar Sees Lengthy Spring Term
The May term of Brown County District Court opens Monday with nineteen civil cases carried over from December and twenty one new civil cases. Only one criminal case, State v Carl F Stucke for non support, is listed. One grand jury case and a noted case of Frank Kelley for taking liberties with a 14 year old girl are also on record. Thirteen apply for citizenship with only four likely to be considered, eight are war country nationals ineligible under current law. Grand jury reports at 11, then civil and criminal calendars begin. Petit jury to report Tuesday at 11.
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District Court of
Brown County
Carl F. Stucke
Frank Kelley
N. Henningsen
United States
National Army
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Sacred Concert at St Pauls Lutheran Church May 26 7:30 PM
Sacred chorus program by Lutheran Church choirs Dr Martin Luther College and parochial school children under Prof Fr Reuter with a silver collection. other court notes mention attorney fees, settlements, and adoptions in local cases including Mason Bros v Fuller verdict for plaintiff and Meyer adoption granted.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Dr. Martin Luther College
Reuter
H. H. Koenek
C. A. Johnson
Hattie Fox
Henry P. Fox
Mason Bros
Wm. Fuller
Frank Morris
C. A. Small
Wm. Stewart
Peter Bauer
John W. Meyer
Hilda Meyer
Clara Mauch
Hoidale Declares Candidacy for Judge in Primary Push
Einar Hoidale, longtime city attorney now based in Minneapolis, files as a candidate for judicial honors. His supporters expect victory in the primary and in November. He is scheduled to speak at Morgan schools commencement this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Hoidale
Minneapolis
Hoidale
Morgan Schools
Plant More Flax For A Larger Wheat Acreage 1919
A local notice urges farmers to break new land and sow flax before June 15 to boost wheat acreage. It promises small seed costs and probable profitable prices next fall and winter. County Agent Webb offers seed sources and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Suess Family Case Highlights Nicollet County Court Brief
Nicollet County spring term opened with a single criminal appeal from Justice Court. Geo Suess Sr and three sons faced charges for selling mortgaged property. father found guilty, sons acquitted. Fine set at 50 dollars with 72.45 dollars costs. Civil calendar had 24 trials notices. seven settled, five to vacation, four continued. Judicial Ditch 3 petition sought state fees figures.
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Nicollet County
Olson
Eckstein
Justice Court
Geo. Suess, Sr
Geo. Suess, Jr
Wm. Suess
Fred Suess
ELECT DELEGATES MONDAY AT SKAT TOURNAMENT
At Turner Hall the crowd filled eight tables as J A Ochs won first prize with 15 net games John Backer took second with 497 net points and Geo Leech third with a heart solo against 5 mata dores Delegates will be elected at the next 7:30 PM meeting to attend the National Convention in Milwaukee June 15 16 with New Ulm expected to be well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
J. A. Ochs
John Backer
Geo. Leech
Milwaukee
New Ulm
Ninety Called for Next Draft by County Officials
Sheriff Julius reports Brown County must ready 90 men for entrainment to Camp Lewis between May 25 and May 80. The local draft depends on arrivals, with selection pending until departure date is fixed. Enlistments and discharges shift the pool as 64 brakemen and conductors, 40 engineers and firemen, 18 inspectors, 10 boiler makers, 25 gunsmiths and related trades are sought.
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Julius
Rhinow
Brown County
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Washington
R.A. Seeman
Marines
Leo Seifert
Naval Reserves
Priv
Bartel’ Windschild
Arthur Swanson
Alex Waibel
City Council Awards Coal Contracts and Amends Oil Deal
At a special city council meeting, 2000 tons of Wilmington lump coal were awarded to Bingham Bros at 3 50 a ton F O B mines with 90 day delivery. Bidters included Orient Chestnut 1000 tons at 2 30 a ton F O B mines. Oil contracts amended with Sinclair Refining to 50000 gallons with 10 percent leeway and city cancellation rights. A ditch project on 10th and 12th Streets was approved to drain surface water. Graff Livery Barn to supply fire teams and transfer equipment for improved service. An avenue light at Broadway and 7th South Street approved.
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Wilmington
Bingham Bros
U.S
Reyes Coal Company
Southern Illinois
Reliance Coal Company
Reliance Mlinois
Graff
Fire Department
St. Louis
10Th
12Th
Sinclair Refining Company
F. H. Retzlaff
H. L. Beecher
Union Hospital Association
Broadway
7Th South Street
Memorial Day Services at Fort Ridgely Set for May 26
Invited speakers include Gov Burnquist and State Auditor Press with many G A R and Hecker circle members expected to attend. May 26 is chosen as the last Sunday in May due to Burnquist's schedule. Mayor Eibner of New Ulm is invited to join Fort Ridgely services with Hofmeister's Band hoped to provide music.
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Ft. Ridgley
Burnquist
State Auditory Press
G. A. BR
Hecker
Eibner
New Ulm
Hofmeister
Marshall Plans Homecoming Celebration Officials Named
Mayor V Williams of Marshell proclaims July 4 as Homecoming Independence Day and forms a committee including V Seward Franklin Edwards Arthur Freese L H Powell W C Haney Mrs Hiigo Gueeke Mire Harry E Regnier to mobilize finances activities and official feasibility for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Williams
Marshell
V. Seward
Franklin Edwards
Arthur Freese
L. H. Powell
W. C. Haney
Hiigo
Gueeke
Mire
Harry E. Regnier
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. M. Oleen
Nation
Mcgee
Commercial Club
County War Savings Committee
County Advisory Committee
State War Savings Association
Axis State
Fort Ridgely
Marshall
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