Train strikes man on track near New Ulm
Johann J. Edler, 57, native of Mecklenburg Schwerin, died after being hit by a train as he stood on a track beside his home. Wind hindered hearing the whistle despite three blasts. Widow left destitute. Arbeiter Verein to assist. Funeral held at Buenger’s parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Sauer
Edler
A. Madden
Johann J. Edler
Benitz
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Germany
America
New Ulm
Lowa
Arbeiter Verein
Buenger
Eagle Roller Mill to Add 3500 Barrel Flour Capacity
Construction progresses on a new smokestack and cement foundation for Eagle Roller Mill in Minnesota. A Racine boiler ordered months ago will double current boiler power, boost capacity to 3,500 barrels daily, and position the mill among regional giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Roller Mill Company
Minnesota
Northwest
Sleepy Eye Milling Company
Minneapolis
Duluth
S. Freeman & Sons
Racine
Wis
Henry Schapebahm
Pioneer called away in New Ulm dies after brief illness
Charles Sommer, longtime New Ulm resident and pioneer, died of peritonitis after a brief illness. Born March 27 1827 in Mecklenberg Schwerin Germany he came to America in 1855 and to New Ulm with the Chicago colony. He survived by his widow Elizabeth Graff and six children. Funeral services were held at his home with an oration by Capt. Albert Steinhauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Charles Sommer
Sommer
Fritsche
Mr. Sommer
Meck- Jenburg-Schwerin
Germany
America
Chicago
Hummel Bros
Elizabeth Graff
Henry Sommer
Sioux Falls
S. D
Fred, Sommer
St. Paul
Otto Sommer
Minneapolis
L. C. Johnson
Seekers Excursions to Northwest West and Southwest
Via the North Western Line excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are of gate to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars free reclining chair cars and the best of everything. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
Chicago & North Western R’y
North-Western
Wisconsin
Northwest
W. B. Kniskerv
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western
Repairs Begin After Heavy Rains on Northwestern Line
The Chicago and Northwestern railway crews start repairs from Courtland to Owatonna after severe rains caused sink holes and damaged roadbeds. A 90 man Italian crew works from Courtland toward Mankato with trains running in the interim. Rumors of a St Louis retaining wall were not substantiated. Card of Thanks from Mrs Extrapeth Sommer and childres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Waseca
Owatonna
Minneapolis & St. Louis Road
Minneapolis
Fritche
R. L. English
Extrapeth Sommer and
Childres
Left Hand Blown Off in Evan Shooting Accident
Albert Christianson an 18 year old youth near Evan suffered a shotgun blast that destroyed his right hand. The left hand bore the brunt of the explosion. surgeons amputated halfway up the forearm at St Alexander hospital. He is believed to recover well.
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Evan
Albert Christianson
Young Christianson
Adams of
Morgan
Adams
St. Alexander Hospital
New Ulm Doctor Named to Sanatorium Advisory Board
Dr. G. B. Weiser of New Ulm was named to a five member advisory board for a state sanatorium for consumptives to be built at Walker with 25000 dollars appropriated. The board includes Drs Williamson Brainerd Wattam Taylor with terms ranging two to five years. The institution will be one of four in the United States and will serve indigent patients at state expense.
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New Ulm
G. B. Weiser
Walker
Weiser
A. P. Williamson
Minneapolis
J.l.camp
Brainerd
G. S. Wattam
Warren
All
Taylor
St. Paul
United States
Ulm
Massacre in Verse and a Roadmaster’s Car
A 19th century poem from Mrs. Sarah Sweet recalling the Sioux War era in Minnesota, with vivid frontier scenes around Fort Ridgely and Redwood Hills. A later item notes Dennis Toomey’s red to green paint revamp of his Chicago & Northwestern speeder, nicknamed Shamrock, reflecting lighthearted local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Sweet
Hopkins
Minn
Sarah Sweet
Senons
Thes Plain
Dennis Toomey
Chicago & Northwestern
Toomey
Dennis
Speeder
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. G Alwin
City Drug Store
BIG
Eagle Mill
St. Louis
Eld
Fleres
Renwwa
New Ulin Town
Ridgely
Jones
Tatay
McGrew
Saurage
Redwood Hills
Birch Coulie
Marsh
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