Annual Meeting Notice of Winona and St Peter Railroad
Stockholders of the Winona and St Peter Railroad Company will meet at the company office in Cutcake on Thursday June 7, 1900 at nine o'clock am to elect directors and act on the proposed sale of the railways and related properties to the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company. The resolution calls stockholders to consider the sale of rights privileges franchises and assets of the company including those of related lines. Dated Chicago May 25 1900 Marvin Hugbmtp President J B Roodfield Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona and St Peter
Cutcage
Thursdaay
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Raiways
Winona and
St Peter Railroad Company
Dakota Central Railway
Mankato and
New Tim
Minesota and
South Dakota Railway Company
St. Peter
The Big Sale Continues at Choate's Odd Lots
City notices advertise a busy sale at Choate's offering odd lots and bargains from furniture to lamps and globes. Several shops list specials including Geo J Hillyer and J a Merigold Jr Co with big white sale items and free soda water, plus painting by G W McKinstry and a harness shop by Baertechy and Crosgrove. Also promotions for a furnished room, a lawn mower for sale, a furnished house for rent, and a new shirtings line from Tyrrell and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choate
Geo J Hillyer
J. A. Merigold Jr & Co
Schlingerman
E. Baker & Co
Tyrrell & Co
Railway Meetings Held In Winona Three Railways
Three railway companies in Winona held annual meetings and elected directors for three years. The Winona and Southwestern Railway, Winona and Western Railway, and Winona Bridge Railway all announced officers with M. G. Norton and H. W. Lamberton among key executives, plus other named directors and staff.
Indications for Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather
Chicago forecast shows afternoon showers and thunderstorms for Wisconsin with cooler conditions tonight and Thursday. Minnesota remains unsettled this afternoon, then fair and cooler Thursday with southerly winds shifting west. Temperature readings range from 66 to 78, barometer around 30.94 at midnight. River forecast: the La Crosse district river levels will continue to fall.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Red Wing
Local Brevities Reflect Court News and Community Outings
The United States Court adjourned after completing business. Local notes include a Boer Delegates reception at Milwaukee depot, a Polish Legion excursion to La Crosse on June 24, and diplomas to Normal graduates to be presented by President Ankeny. Read about town events, improvements at the Normal school, and a new baseball club the Marvel Stars formed with players from area teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Kramer
Polish Legion
la Crosse
Burlington Road
Ankeny
State Normal Board
Milwaukee
Biesant & Co
Philharmonic Society
Social notes list visits and local events in Winona
Mr. Jay Dinamore returns from State University. Miss Eva Gale of St Charles spends weeks in Winona. Mrs. Martin Heffron of Rochester attends Normal alumni reunion. Miss Nellie Regan returns from Kasoean where she taught. Mrs Mudoking visits daughter Mrs Munts in St Charles. Miss May Harfleia of St Charles visits Mrs Marietta Crawford. Miss Garlock returns to Owatonna to resume state teaching. Miss Kate Regan returns from Caledonia after teaching duties. Miss Lois H Stanchfield home from Jackson after a year teaching. Norman alumni visitors include Jas Garland and Jas Davis of Minneapolis. Mr John Louis Herbst and Miss Mae Louise Mathews of Sparta Wis wed today in the city. Mrs W J Whipple hosts tea for Sunday school class. Ladies Aid Society First Scandinavian Lutheran church holds a measure social Friday. Mr Arthur Von Rohr goes to Minneapolis for University alumni reunion and class banquet. Jyrrell & Co 172 Center street offer shirtings for waists and shirts.
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Jay Dinamore
Eva Gale
St. Charles
Winona
Martin Heffron
Rochester
Nellie Regan
Kaseon
Mudeking
Munts
May Harfleia
Marietta Crawford
Garlock
Owatonna
Kate Regan
Caledonia
Lois H. Stanchfield
Jackson
Minn
Messrs
Jas. L. Garland
Jas. T. Davis
Minneapolis
John Louis Herbst
Mise Mae Louise Mathews
Sparta
Wis
W. J. Whipple
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Arthur von Rohr
Minnneapolis
Oleo Margarine Case Put Over To June First
Mr J F Lang appeared in court on the charge of selling oleo margarine and entered a not guilty plea. The case was continued until June 1. Olaf Hagen and Larry Teske each en
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lang
Olaf Hagen
Larry Teske
June Wedding Sees May Clark Wed Roy Jackson
Miss May Louise Clark and Roy Horton Jackson unite in marriage at 428 West Broadway home with Mendelssohn wedding music, Episcopal service, elaborate supper, and plans for a Chicago honeymoon. The couple will reside at 373 West Broadway after August 1, with many local and out of town guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Clark
West Broadway
May Louise Clark
Roy Horton Jackson
Mendelssohn
Ethel Slade
Wm. Miller
T P. Thurston
Fred. Jackson
Jennie Clark
Catherine Marfield
Dorothy Clark
Thurston
Chicago
Standard Lumber Company
Messrs. and Mesdames Gedes
Anoka
W. W. Fapote
Preston
Charles Jackson
St. Peter
C. G. Dick
Elwood
Ind
Elizabeth Dick
Mabel van Campen
Rochester
Miss Heidel
Mankato
Dover Bank Robbers Arrests Reported in Chicago
Mr. E. D. Dyar learns three men tied to the Dover bank robbery have been arrested in Chicago after a two week investigation. Detectives traced the crime to an organized gang aided by a known crook photograph, with suspects possibly carrying stolen money. The fugitives left Dover by foot to La Crease then train to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Dyar
Dover
Chicago
la Crease
Dyar
Shells extracted for new button disc factory near Diamond Jo
Shells are being mined from the river for a forthcoming factory at the Diamond Jo site. The basement at the Washington street location is filled with shells and the supply keeps growing. Workers report abundant shells along the Northwestern bridge area and plans include twenty four gaws to produce thousands of buttons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Jo
Washington Street
Northwestern Bridge
Barn Blaze Destroys Two Sheds and Barns on Fifth Street
A blaze this afternoon damaged sheds behind Simpson cottages on Fifth street then spread to the east barn and to Mr F E Gartside s barn nearly destroying it. Fireman Muntz and Mrs BE Foster saved the horses. Damage to barns and sheds about 600 dollars covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Fifth Street
F. E. Gartside
BE. W. Foster
Muntz
Witoka Road Damages Assessed During Commission Session
The Board of County Commissioners approved the Bibera & Co. ponds bid for bridges at Pickwick and Fifield and the Harton Bridge Co. bid for the Pickwick bridge superstructure. They then inspected the new road near Witoka to assess damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
M. A. Bibera & Co
Pickwick and
Fifield
Normal Commencement Glories At Opera House Revival
Alumni gather for a reunion and present The Rivals as graduates celebrate with music and a keynote address by Rev. Henry Simmons. The final morning ceremony features diplomas by A T Ankeny and silent benediction.
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Opera House
Henry M. Simmons
St. Paul
Donizetti
Philip
Alumni Day at Normal School Draws Large Attendance
Former students and the Alumni Association filled the halls for a full day of reunions and inspections. Classes from 1866 to 1999 gathered in designated rooms while the art room housed class records and addresses. the afternoon elected officers including President Geo. T. Simpson and several vice presidents.
Normal Graduates Present The Ri vale at Opera House
A Great surprise as Normal class night exercises last evening at the opera house drew a large audience. The program opened with an overture and a schoolroom scene before the class president James Blake led a brief meeting. Officers included Miss Alice Paine secretary and Harold O. Cady treasurer with several vice presidents.
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Opera House
James Blake
Wwe
Alice Paine
Harold O. Cady
Rose Mahlow
Blanche Stubbs
Elia Ried
Jessie Moore
Brevile Tale Promotes Blood Purifier Claim
A brief 1880s style ad fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest blood medicine. It emphasizes purifying the blood to prevent disease and health decline, urging reliance on the product. The snippet ends with a promise that it never disappoints.
Students stage Sheridan’s The Rivals in city’s finest amateur show
A school class presented The Rivals with polished acting and period costumes. Notable performances by Mildred Lake and Ethel Van Eman earned praise. Peter Loughrey and James Blake delivered professional caliber Sir Anthony and Capt Absolute. Miss Gill directed the production to widespread acclaim.
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Alice Paine
Jessie Moore
Anna Rowe
Ida Marsh
Maud Clark
Blanche Stobbs
Lucretia Archibald
Helen Balch
Mabel Gamble
Alica Brown
Wilkins
Clara Wazenhols
Cora Yaler
Ethel Howard
Clara Jackson
Josephine Roche
Ella Reith
Elizabeth Cumberland
Bertha Brooks
Clara Thelsen
Ruth Seeley
Gertrude Sutton
Lillian Oleson
Clara Murphy
Emily French
Genevieve Johnson
Sheridan
Minneapolis
Etta J. McIntyre
Julia
Lucy
Sir Anthony Absolute
Peter Loughrey
Mr. Loughrey
Sir Anthony Foes
James Blake
Capt
Absolute
Harold O. Cady
Faulkland
Grave E Wilson
Lucius O’trigger
Mr. Cady
Thorn E. Grae
Acres
Fay
David
Otto Ludwig
Ludwig
Worell C. Mies
Thomas
Gill
Graduates Take Teaching Posts Across Minnesota and Nearby States
Many graduates have accepted teaching positions with assignments across Minnesota and neighboring states. Names include Ethel A. Allen to Renville, Helen Baich to Lu Verne, Maud R. Clark to Albert Lea, and Clara H. Jackson to Albert Lea, among others. The kindergarten department at the Normal School held its closing exercises this morning under Miss Packard with decorative rooms and a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel A. Allen
Watertown
LS. D
Renville
Helen Baich
Minneapolis
Luverne
Maud R. Clark
Plainview
Albert Lenon E. Clausen
Winona
Lakes
Hilizabeth Cumberland
West Concord
Margaret E. Cumberland
West Concorn
Elizabeth I. Davis
Marshall
Lakefield
Anna M. Dunn
Waseca
Owatonna
Clara H. Jackson
Sparta
Wis
Albert Lea
Iida B. Marsh
Etta J. McIntyre
Lake City
Lillian Olson
Kasson
Fulda
Helen C. Rohrer
Tracy
Harriet M. Shorrocks
Northfield
Ete
M. Theisen
Lake Cty
Lucretia Archibald
Lucy A. Dobbin
Edith Hegel
Jessie M. Moore
Blanche M
Normal School
Packard
New Education Association Proceedings Book Issued
Secretary Irwin Shepard releases a 120 page volume compiling the Department of Superintendence meeting held in Chicago February 27 to March 1. Key papers include The Status of Education at the Close of the Century by Nicholas Murray Butler with Eliot and Harris in discussion, and Alcoholic Physiology and Superintendence by W. C. Atwater with extensive discussion. President E A Alderman’s evening address on the Duties and Opportunities of Scholarship reviews higher education in the South and its link to social educational aims.
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Irwin Shepard
National Educational Association
Department of
Association
Chicago
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Eliot
Harvard University
Harris
United States
W. C. Atwater
Wesleyan University
Middletown
University of North Carolina
South
Masons Head to Fargo for Temple Dedication
A sleeper attached to the 653 Milwaukee road train will carry twenty five Masons from this city to Fargo for the dedication of the new fifty thousand dollar Masonic Temple on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Fargo
Bankers Convention to Meet in Winona Next Week
The Minnesota Bankers Association plans a week long convention in Winona starting Tuesday June 20 at the Laird library building with a speech by ex Comptroller James H Eckels and addresses on business integrity and the negotiable instrument law. A steamboat excursion will launch the program and social events include a special luncheon and a ladies drive with golf club visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Bankers’ Association
Winona
Laird Library
Dr. West
R. Vanant
A. A. Crane
Association
Mr. Edgar
Northwestern Miller
R. Flynn
Second National Bank of St. Paul
Riverside Park
James Page
University of Minnesota
James H. Eckels
John Street
Citizens’ State Bank of Lamberton, Minn
New York Money and Produce Markets Report June 6
Commercial market notes show money on call at 2 percent and prime mercantile paper at 3 percent. Silver certificates and government bonds steady. Produce receipts list butter at 10,878 packages unsettled, cheese 5,563 packages steady, and butter and cheese prices with various quotations. Sugar and coffee markets described as firm or strong with specific grade notes.
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New York
Prime Mercantile Pebee
Southern
New York Grain Market July and September Prices
Wheat July 73 1 2 cents. Wheat September 74 1 2 cents. Corn July 43 1 2 cents. Corn September 44 1 2 cents.
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New York
Minneapolis Grain Market Wheat Prices June 6
Wheat futures and cash bids listed with No 1 northern and Nr 1 northern values. July 66 2, September 66 1, No 2 northern at 64 1/2 cents, No 1 hard at 67 1/2 cents, in store No 1 northern references.
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Minneapolis
Milwaukee market wheat and grain prices June rise and dulls
Milwaukee market reports a dull flour trade with steady wheat prices. No. 1 northern wheat trades 66 to 67 cents, No. 2 northern 66 cents, rye steady at 66 to 66 1/2 cents, oats steady at 24 to 25 cents, and Harley sample prices noted.
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Northern
C. Kye
Harley
Chicago Clearings Report June 6
Chicago clearings totaled 22 677 587 dollars with balances at 2 496 645 dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter Market June 6 Report Summary
Chicago butter markets show steady tone with creameries at 15 to 19 cents and dairies 18 to 19 7/8 cents. Dressed poultry remains steady with chickens at 8 to 8 1/2 cents and turkeys 6 6/8 cents.
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Chicago
Ile
Chicago cattle market report June 6 details prices
Cattle receipts 21 009. market weak with lower prices for good to prime steers around 500. cows and heifers up to 890. stockers and feeders around 575 50. expected receipts tomorrow 30 000. market quiet steady overall. hogs receipts 320. bulk sales 85 1005. sheep receipts 16 00 with sheep and lambs listed at 75 50 and 600 6 respectively.
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Chicago
Bpite
Texas Fed
Chicago Grain Market June 6 Wheat and hogs lead activity
The wheat market firmed with drought complaints from the Northwest and a Dakota wire warning a fair crop at best. July edged up to 67 by 7 67% with shorts covering and strong Southwest demand. Hog prices rose despite large receipts as demand improved, while corn remained quiet and receipts totaled 436 cars.
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Northwest
Dakota
Minneapois
Duluth
Northwestern
Southwestern
Timothy
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aXo
L. Coleman
Robb Bros
Bath
Wabasha Street
Iewara
Weerey
Robbeos
Fourth Street
Schoonmaker
Eastecond Street
Crocery
R. Montgomery
Cerner
Wingold
Merchant Tailors’ National Exchange
F. W. Kadletz
Taller
Draper
South Dakota
Marie Ricks
Gates
Aberdeen
Mra C
Winona Shoe Company
Callz Atto
Matison Medicine Co
J. W. Lauer
von Rehr
Winona and Southwestern Railway Company
Wm. Hayes
W. J. Landon
H. W. Lamberton
M. G Norton
W. Simpson
Thos. Simpson
M. G. Norton
E. S. Youmans
Chas. Horton
Winona and Western Railway Company
Messra
E. 5. Youmans
Winona Bridge Railway Company
Dan Cunningham
Mark T. Cox
George B. Harris
Jos. A. Jordan
Green Bay
J. C. Peasley
S. S. Palmer
J. A. Jordan
H. W. Weiss
D. Cunningham
A. D. Purdy
J. D. Hollowell
W.L. Klett
Dallas
Texas
Winona Wagon Works
Sanborn
Northwestern Railway System
Mr. Oliver
New South Wales
Australia
Antony Wasielewski
St. Stanislaus Catholic
Stillwater
Roman Alexander
Wasielewski
Star of
Winona Rebekahs Sewing Society
H. J. Stelter
Mesdames
Geo. N. Rogers
William Berthe
B. Wigdall
Frank Thomas
John Sanderlin
Labaree
P. Rouse
D. Walworth
M Armstrong
D. Trepus
Herman Dielke
William Neumann
William Rose
Henry Miller
Harry Schmaling
John Erickson
Henry Brendler
Georgia Fischer
Jyrrell & Co
Genter Street
Miss May Clark
Roy Jackson
Witoka Road
Normal
Stella G. House
High Forest
Hilda E. Fossell
Janet S. Cornwell
Elsie W. D. Peterson
Mabel J. Little
May J. Nelson
Mary M. Hail
Daisy Berry
Ashton
H. Moresend Cook
Ypselanti
Mich
Emma Dick Gededk
Jennie Biebe Rand
Cornelia Doud Bonner
Harriet Forsyth Taisey
Clara 8. Poe
H. J. Willis
R. C Turner
Mary Langdon Cook
Dora Langum
Kenyon
Edward 8. Appel
Thielman
Edw. M. Lehnerts
France
Allyn Morgan
Kate Hberry
Morey
Anna Murphy
Ellen Langum Baake
Spring ‘Valley
Louise O’connor
Harriet Laberee Mann
Phebe May Norton
Myrtle Mowbray
James T. Davis
James L. Garland
Nettie B. Rice
Lewiston
Lena Sherm Nichols
Sioux City
Ella M. Barton
Laura Sullivan
Spring Valley
Austin G. Tainter
Caroline V. Smith
Emma L. Kennedy
Cora M. Kieth
Anna McCutchen Laird
Nettle Rathman Smith
George T. Simpson
C. A. Morey
E. W. Randall
Hamline
C. H. Foss
Isabelle Austin
Belle Dresbach Doran
St. Louis
R. B. Stahlmann
Wabasha
James Monahan
Lincoln
Neb
Eliza W. Sargeant
Sargeant
Mary Powers
Stewartville
Christine H. Johnston
Emma Myers Beeman
River Falls
Geo. T. Simpson
Department of Superintendence
Winona Masons
Jas. H. Eckels
Capt. van Sant
Commercial
Choate Block
Alva Smith
Portland
Zaza
F. HH. Pittman
West Third Street
China
Edw
F. Mues
Ger, Third and
Lafayette Streets
Stevens
R. D. Cone
Telesale Hardware and Iren
Logan Co
L c Lade
Winona Co
Cash
W. H. Elmer
Third Street
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Larrabee
Winens, Minn
Miss Mae Hall of
Grarden
J. E. Kaiser & CO
Steffes Beos
J. A. Merigold Jr. & Co
Hillyer
Center Street
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