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irmflfiffHTir-rfiiifiTfirnT-iifftit ririBTBmwri *.£ HONOR MEMORY OF NIencomiums Many Cities Pay Tribute. Impressive Services (Communicated.) The memorial services held in In dianapolis in the Deutsche Haus, on the evening of Oct. 30 in honor of the lamented Robert Nix, were in every respect exceedingly impressive and altogether befitting that mournful occassion. It was a tribute such as can only come to a truly great man. It was the spontaneous, and therefore sincere, expression of sorrow and grief of a distinguished gathering of cultured people, men and women, teachers, caleagues, co'workers, friends and admirers who had learnod to know, honor and love him. The spacious auditorium, appropri ately decorated, was filled with mourners of an eminently soulful type. The surroundings, solemn and somber in all their appointments, the very atmosphere pervading the place seemed pregnant with mingled feelings of devotion, sorrow and regret, bat tleing with the sterner senses of forti tude resignation and those sensibili ties which make up strong mentality. The material as well as the spiritual environments seemed,therefore,in com plete harmony and absolute keeping of the sad rites there to be performed. Some twenty Turner Societies from within a radius of a thousand miles or more vere represented by delegates. As the opening act of the service the standard bearers of the many societies filed in thru the main entrance and down the central isle of the amphi theatre and reverently lowered their flags to a large portrate of the depart ed which was appropriately draped and placed in the foreground of the stage. They then took position in front beneath the stage, extending on either, side and encircling the auditor ium where they remained at attention throughout the services. Across the middle of the stage was artistically banked a screen of plants and palm grasses. Back of this and entirely hidden to view of the audience were snuggly seated the immediate family members. While the banner carriers were taking station the intensely symphonious strains of an unseen or chestra were heard. It seemed like the melancholy vibrations of aeolian harps and surpassingly soulstirring. Likewise, after this number, there became faintly audible the most beauti ful blending of male voices—one could not tell whence. It was a song in latin textjntegervitac. Then followed several speakers,first of whom was Dr. Franklin A. Morrison, president of the school board of Indianapolis. Amongst other things he said: "In the demise of Robert Nix, Indianapo lis has lost his best educator. It always was a relief for me to meet him. In this aere, when men are money mad and power mad it always was a refreshing contrast to meet a man who was so modest and who sought so hard for tl betterment of others. If he had one fault it was that be was too modest.'' He was followed by Miss Mathilda Epmeyer and Mr. Peter Scherer, both local teachers. The principal ad dresses of the evening were made by Theodore Stemphel and Hugo Fischer both of Indianapolis. In all the state ments made, eulogies pronouneed and BAKING POWDER expressed it was very evident the speakers had had access to the great heart and deep mind of this inimitable man. From invisible quarters there came again the moan ing strains of string instruments, and .there was once more heard, as in the far distance male voices in "Still Ruht das Herz" and the services were con cluded. While in the city, many of the visitors took occassion to repair to Crown Hili cemetery and visited the grave of Robert Nix and perchance pick a flowret, a twig or a laural leaf from the abundance of floral tributes still heaped upon the grave. If memory and fond recollection have property to soothe the heated brow and alleviate the pain of the aching heart, the grief stricken mother, wife and children and the inumerable mourning friends will still find this life not bereft of all sweet ness. LOCAL SCHOOLS CLOSED New Ulm's Pedagogues Attended Convention at St' Paul. Our local schools were closed last week on Thursday and Friday as all the teachers with the exception of the Misses Schilliag and Schaefer attended the convention of the Minnesota Educational association at St. Paul. The convention in many ways the most important in the association. More than 4,000 people were enrolled, making it the largest that has as sembled. In addition there were hundreds of visitors in attendance. The chance to.go to concerts or the theatre afforded an agreeable change to the strain and tension of the first months of the school year. The opportunity to listen to educators of national reputation gives them food for thought while they con duct recitations and prepare their lessons. And the youngsters wish there were a convention "real often". RoVal The Highest I a Policy. The largest insurance policy that has ever been written in this city was taken out on the life of Mr. Chas. Silverson, President of the Eagle Rol ler Mill Co., in favor of the Eagle Roller Mill Co., and was for $200,000, placed by Frank M. Joyce of Minnea polis, in the following companies Equitable Life of Iowa (B. H. De ters, Agent). Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. of Newark, N. J. Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Pa. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. Provident Life & TrustCo. of Phila delphia, Pa. This sum of $200,000.00 is to be paid to the Eagle Roller Mill Co. upon the death of Mr. Silverson, or in twenty years from date. A great many large corporations are insuring their president, who con trols a great, responsible part in the running of the business, and in case of his death it is some times looked upon as a detriment to the corpora tion, .and therefore, to overcome this, the Eagle Roller Mill Co. has insured the life of its President for the above sum, thinking that they can rather afford to pay the premium and get a substantial sum of money at his death rather than to lose his services. This makes the company absolutely impre gnable financially in case of the death of Mr. Silverson. Quarterl Inspection of Co. "AV Last Wednesday evening, company "A," of the 2d Regiment, was inspect ed by Major John Buschers of the regiment. He gave the company a thorough inspection, after which a civil meeting of the company was held. During the inspection, there was present ex-captain Jos. A. Eckstein of this city and he was in vited to attend the company meeting where he gave them a short address. He told the boys how he served as a private corporal sergeant, lieutenant and captain of the company. He served afterwards in the-regular army and is certainly well posted to give the boys a good little speech on mili tary matters. "He pointed out a good many shortcomings of the men while undergoing inspection and the inspect ing officer as well as the officers of the company approved of his criticisms. They all appeared to feel that faults pointed out to them by an indepen dent man will certainly bear good fruit'. 3?--/--- ."^ Importan to Fruit-Growers. One of our mcst efficient nursery men, Mr. Martin Penning, offers the following advice to fruit-growers: He says:— The winter is coming soon and the ground is very dry. I recommend mulching the apple-trees. Trees that w%re kept clean by cultivating or hoe ing during the summer should be mulched at once. Strawy manure and old hay is good, and also short straw from the straw stack. Do not use any rich cow manure. We must have lots of snow to protect the trees, if we dont we will have fruit trees killed by he thousands. ,,,,,.,.-. GoodBesalts Always Follow The use of Foley Kidney Pills. They are upbuilding, strengthening and soothing. Tonic in action, quick in results.. O. M. Olsen. *?& Obtiuary. On Sunday at four o'clock occurred the death of one of our respected citizens, Mr. John Koch. For some time he had been ailing but was still able to be up and around until two months ago when he was confined to his room. Altho his death was antici pated it came very suddenly, for short, ly before dying he seemed bright and was conversing with his family. Deceased was born the 18th of Dec. 1830 at Muehlhausen, Prussia. In 1847 he came over to America and settled in Quincy, 111. He was married here and remained in that city until 1869 when he came to New Ulm. He was a cooper by trade and for more than thirty years was engaged as head cooper at the former Empire Mill of this city. After the death of his wife, which occurred three years ago, Mr. Koch made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Eckstein, the latter being his daughter. Mr. Koch is survived by three daughters and one son, who are: Mrs. Jos. Eckstein and Mrs. Herm. Schapekahm, of this city Mrs. Frank Drew, of Colorado City, Colo, and Mr. John G. Koch, of Ganby, Minn. The funeral will take place, this after noon (Wed.) at 2 o'clock from the house, Rev. Mayer officiating. The pall-bearers are all old acquaintances and men who at one time worked with him in the cooper shop at the old Empire Mill. They are: Franz Grebe, Reinhold Boesch, Ferdinand Hesse, Jacob Schwendinger, Andreas Loewe, Franz Bochum. ^Hf^^^M^ii tof**x$ A BoBsehold fledicise be really valuable must show equally good results from each member of the family using it. Foley's Honey anb Tar does just this. Whether for children or grown persons Foley's Honey and Tar is best and safest for be presented at the Turner Theatre Sunday Evening, November 13th. Art Exhibit. «ii a %, and Ta In a yellow carton with bls»k all coughB and colds. O. M. Olsen. I letters. O M. Olsen. Mrs. C. F. Mowry, a former well known resident of this city and now of Northfield, Minn., is exhibiting her hand painted china and paintings at the home of Mrs.1[ J. Klossner this week. It certainly is a treat to view her art collection which represents a great variety of interesting nature scenes from all over the count-y, Mrs. Mowry is, no doubt, a gifted artist. Efforts are being made to induce the lady to make New Ulm her home and resume the work of a teacher. Her jrmer scholars are enthusiastic and eager to take up their work again. Mrs. Mowry is the center of an ad miring crowd daily, her former ac quaintances and friends being glad of the chance to renew their old friend ship. Cottonwood and Searles. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Schneider last Friday. Robert Fimeyer, carrier on route No. 5, had the misfortune to break bis arm last week as a result of his horse being frightened near, .the Roberts farm. &£i Math. Roeck purchased a H. P. McVickers gasoline engine last week. Peter Sprenger who build a house N. Broadway this summer gave a farewell party last Sunday Eve. He will take possession of his new home this week. M. Micklons purchased 164 acres of land from Fidal Schneider for sum of $850 last week.--" l-^C^V'.' -v Martin Schnobrich was a business caller at Mpls Friday. mmrAm^amtmm^ami^ifni'tm SPECIALS THIS WEEK Cranberries Qg per quarfc^^ Bananas 20c dozen"-/ ,1j Navel Oranges 50c ^oz^Mi Apples, per barrel $3.5G§^ Grape Fruit Iftc each::? Cornation Grapes J5c T",T'. 3 lb. can Pears.. SPECIAL* sg iPS Dressed in "Blac I and Vtflm" Not "Football Colors" but the color of the carton containing Foley's Honey nnd Tar the best and safest cough remedy for all coughs and colds. Do not accept a substitute but see that you gat the genuine Foley's Honey 1b»*Sll Malagas Grapes J5c Sweet Potatoes ^C ^*5~f»- per FRESH OYSTERS Always on hand:t* YOUNG ONIONS RADISHES CUCUMBERS BROADWAY, GROCERY "IMS' •'-iM %n 15 3 lb. can a 5 3 lb. can Tomatoes...... 7 $',* '0?- SATURDAY ,-**-