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Mm iV W" IS:-, OBITUARY MARIA C. BRANDT Word was received here Saturday by the Ernst Brandt family announcing the death of Mrs. C. C. Brandt, a former resident of New Ulm, who died at the home- of her daughter Callie at San Diego, Cal., Monday, Sept. 21st aged 76 years. She had been aliling for the past year. The deceased whose maiden name was Maria C. Crist was born in Minerva, Ohio, April 30th, 1838 where she was married to C. C. Brandt, a brother of Ernst Brandt of this city. Her husband preceded her in death about six years ago. The family lived in New Ulm for quite a mjmber of years, removing to San Diego^about 25 years ago. Several years after their arrival in their new home, their eldest daughter Emma died. Mrs. Brandt is survived by her daughter Callie of San Diego and her son Henry C. of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Brandt was a member of the Eastern Star and she was buried with honors of the order. JOHANNA FRITON Johanna Friton, one of New Ulm's pioneer women passed away at the St. Peter Hospital for the Insane Saturday afternoon at one o'clock. Death was due to nervous exhaustion. She was sent to the Hospital about two years ago and ever since that time she has been growing weaker from day to day until the end came. The deceased whose maiden name was Johanna Dietzmann was born in Alten burg, Saxony, May 11, 1825 and was consequently in her 80th year when she died. She was married to her first husband, a Mr. Keck, in the home of her nativity in 1854 and shortly after wards they emigrated to America, first settling in St. Louis, Mo. The following year they came to New Ulm. In 1857 she was united in marriage to August Friton who preceded her in death 22 years ago. No children v^re bor,.. to them and she is survived only by distant relatives, two nephews and two nieces, Fred Dietzmann of Oakland, Cal., Edward Dietzmann, Bismark, N. D., Mrs. August Knippel of Redwood Falls and Mrs. Herman Glum of New Ulm.Quartette, The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Glum home on First North Street, Rev. George Mayer officiating. Interment was made in the city cemetery. MATHILDA FIRLE Mrs. Chas. Firle of Fairfax died Sun day evening at 8:15 after a very brief illness lasting less than a day. Last January she submitted to an operation i*i- ^SSISyify S at the Loretto Hospital and had ap parently completely recovered when she became suddenly ill Sunday morning and passed away about 12 hours later. The deceased whose maiden name was Mathilde Kuehlbach was born October 23rd, 1860, at Reselkone, Pom mem, and came to this country with her parents in 1881. They settled in Welling ton Township, Sibley County. In the fall of the same year she was married at West Newton to Charles Firle who survives her. The following children also survive her: Mrs. Christ Dresdahl, St. Peter William Firle, Courtland Township Gustav, Alfred, Albert, Paul and Harold who are at home, Mrs. Peterj Smith, Bird Island and Mrs. Albert Schuettlick of Cairo Township. Two children preceded her in death. She is also survived by her sisters Mrs. Ernst Hindermann and Mrs. Herman Hinder mann, both of Fairfax, Miss Ida Kuehl bach of New Ulm and her brothers Charles and Paul who also reside here. The funeral will be held to-day, Wednes day, with services at her late home at 12 o'clock and at the Fairfax Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Im. F. Albrecht officiating. Interment will be made in the Mud Lake cemetery. MARY STELZER' One of the pioneer women of Nicollet County, Mrs. Mary Stelzer, who is known to some of our older citizens, passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. W. Carpenter, Sunday morning September 20th. The deceased was born October 15th, 1832, in Nassau, Germany and came to America with her parents in 1855 and to Minnesota the following year. In November 1856 she was married to Jacob Stelzer at Hender son. After their marriage they located at Traverse des Sioux where they re mained until after the Indian Massacre when they removed to St. Peter where the deceased has since resided. She is survived by two sisters, her husband having preceded her in death. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere thanks to all the friends who assisted us at our time of sorrow, the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Wilhelmine Rieke. Es pecial thanks are due to the Pall bearers, those who sent flowers, the Fairfax and Rev. Rinkel and the assisting pastors for their words of solace to the bereaved. THE CHILDREN. August Hintz of Waterville, Minn., the father of Dr. C. A. Hintz has sent $5.00 to the local red cross committee. These contributions are most gratefully received and Mr. Hintz' example is a good one for all Red Cross sympathizers in this section of«Minnesota to follow. ATHENA UNDERW You can get Athena in any shape or any fabric desired perfectly sized to fit the figure. The Athena method of sizing makes it possible to have right-fitting garments for all types of figured, from very slender to very full. The prices are no higher than you would have to pay for ordinary underwear. For the Children. Athena insures a perfect fit the first time you buy it. It is long-wearing. LATE SEPTEMBER NUPTIALS. We also carry a full line of men's and boy's cotton and woolen underwear, prices ranging from 25c to $2.00 per suit. Now complete—Our stock of ladles suits arid coats, dress goods etc. is now complete. Before buying, itlwill pay you tojook over the BEE HIVE line, as it.will save you Wff ROSS-WREDE ?f. 'AV Rev. George Mayer, officiated at the marriage of Miss Helen Wrede daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wrede of Lafa yette Township, and John F. Ross last Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Friedens Church. A number of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony ana attended the wedding dinner and reception held at the Wrede home at one o'clock. The bride's attendants were her sister Mary and Miss Ida Baar land the groomsmen were Fred Johns and Henry Wrede, Jr. Following tfie recep tion, the young people left on the after jnoon train for Barrington, 111., where they visited the parents of Mr. Ross. Next spring Mr. and Mrs. Ross will go co housekeeping on the Glaesmann farm in Lafayette. WAIBEL-LIEB At Holy Trinity at 9 o'clock last Tuesday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Clara Lieb and Mr. Albert Waibel, Rev. Fr. Schlinkert officiating. Miss Emily Lieb attended her sister as bridesmaid and Herman Waibel was his brother's best man. The bride's parents reside in the town of Lake Hanska and following the ceremony the bridal party and the parents joined in a reception to which the many friends of the newly weds had been bidden in large numbers. Mr. Waibel is one of the young farmers of Sigel and he and his wife have already set up housekeeping in that town. FLUEGGE-ULRICH The third marriage in the Carl Ulrich family of Lafayette this summer oc curred last Thursday afternoon at 2:30 when Miss Minnie- Uirich became the bride of Mr. Henry Fluegge of Berna dotte. The service was read at the Brighton Lutheran Church by Rev. Peter Schlemmer of Fort Ridgely in the presence of the witnesses, the Misses Mary Ulrich and Lydia Fluegge, and their attendants, Wm. Ulrich and Her man Fluegge. Fifty families were in vited to attend the wedding celebration which began with a sumptuous supper served at the Ulrich home at 6 o'clock and was followed by a dance. The newly-weds will live on the Louis Fluegge farm in Bernadotte after this week.^ The other members of the Ulrich family who have stood before the marriage altar this summer are Marie, now Mrs. Wm.They Gieseke, and John Ulrich who was mar ried to Miss Emma Tepe. LEWIS-HALVORSON A pretty autumn wedding took place last Monday at high noon when Miss Lillian Halvorson, daughter of one of Linden's most respected families, was FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Made in 38 fabrics and in 28 shapes at the prices you pay for ordinary underwear Seven special featuries. Ask to see them Patent Fitted Seat. Three-Corriered Gusset at Thigh. Special Shoulder-Stay. Curved-Cut Armhole. Sloping Shoulder and Sleeves. Low-Neck Sleeveless Garment-:-that won't slip off the shoulder. Elastic Cuff. Ou Motto Goo Goods, Quick Sales& !Smal Profits «A» I^S.!:fl4*f.L^ /Tlp'-'P united in marriage to Mr. Verne E. Lewis, son of Jas. Lewis of Lewisville, Minn. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Halvorson, in Linden. The rooms were most prettily decorated with trailing vines, autumn leaves and daisies. The bride was attended by Miss Flossie Lewis, a sister of the groom, and Ed Halvorson, a brother of the bride, acted as best man. Rev. J. M. Hitch cock of Plainview read the ring service. Immediately thereafter the guests consisting of near relatives of the bride and groom partook of a sumptuous four course wedding dinner. The festive board was beautifully decorated in green and white. The gifts bestowed upon Linden's charming bride were many and most valuable. After the reception the newly wedded couple left for a short trip to Minneapolis. For Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rolwes last Sunday was not the 27th but the 17th of September for on the latter date it was 25 years since they plighted their troth in this city, Rev. Alexander Bergholdt of the Catholic Church officiating. The estimable couple were certainly surprised when the guests appeared. There was no fake about it, the surprise was genuine. Henry says he saw a number of people walking toward Turner Hall Sunday evening but paid no particular attention to them because he thought there might be something going on there. He went into the Court House and was on his rounds for the evening inspection when he heard the commotion down stairs. The surprisers were members of St. Anne's Court, C. O. F. and their husbands over 40 in all. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. George Grimm of Lamberton. The guests spent the evening most enjoyably playing cards, presented the jubilarians with a fine silver set and on their departure voted the affair one of the most pleasant surprise parties they had ever attended. Mr. Rolwes was born in Hannover 59 years ago, came to this country in 1874 and to New Ulm in 1885. He was first in the employ of Tom Mulverhili in the livery business. For the past 13 years he has been janitor at the Court House. His wife whose maiden name was Rosa Heinen was born in the Town of Milford. were married Sept. 17, 1889. Of the 5 children of this marriage only one is at home. George is attending a Catholic seminary, Benj. is clerking in St. Paul, Miss Marie, is matron at the St. Peter Hospital and Mrs. Henry Draeger lives in Chicago. All hope to be able to attend their parents golden wedding. »l«WUf«K*- &*•*"• New WheatNo. 1 ....". ...* 1 01 No.2 98 No. 3 9 3 MRS. B. FOLLMANN If you don't EQUIP your car with DEFIANCE tires you will be dis appointed as they are the best on the market and I allow 10 per cent dis count this year, which gives you a better article at a much lower price and you get protection that you get with no other tire. Come in and look at them. A full line of heating stoves, cook stoves and house furnishings that are the best in town. I will deliver your goods promptly with my Auto delivery and guarantee all goods to be absolutely satisfactory. RO BERG So. Minn. St. Telephpne230 MARKET REPORT. CORRECTED $EP. 29, 1914. FIRST BALDWIN GRAND MANUALO in Minnesota will enter the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Vogtel. This instrument was awarded the Grand Priza by the Anglo American Exposition, London, 1914, which constitutes the broadest and most sweeping recognition ever accorded to any Player Piano. The particular distinction of The Grand Prize at this exposition is only conferred when the work reaches the highest standard of excellence, and contains inventions and improvements of superior value. Its distinguishing feature is its ingenious construction, which enables the player to pro duce music, free from all mechanical effects with all the subtle nuances formerly only ob tainable by hand-playing. °. There are many Player Pianos there is but one Manualo. Winkelmann Music Hal No. 4 87 Flour, Compass, 100 lb 3 15—3 45 Patent 3 00—3 20 Family 2 90—3 20 Bakers 2 55—2 85 Graham 2 90—3 20 .'.' Rye 2 80^3 05 Oats ^40 Barley ,^v*44—54 Rye *^78 Flax 1 47 Corn 57-—€0 Chickenfeed 60 Potatoes "«...... I?,:75 Butter per lb. 25—35 Eggs per dozen »*..,. 18$ 20 Cows and Heifers 100 lb. .. 4 00—5 00 Steers 5 50—6 50 Calves 7 00—7 00 Sheep 3 00- 4 00 tambs 5 00- 6 50 Hog* '7 50^-7 70 ^•if§ A 'New Shipment tf I o^ Hats just in. 1 1 SEE THEM I) J^ «i-«v v, ,' iV-!^.- WE HAVE A*f':v BEAUTIFUL LINE OF FANCY WORK SUPPLIES FOB CHRISTMAS •ii»'t'»i'i'in|in I I I I TheReliable The Reliable gas stove is one that has been on the market for a great many years and is considered the best on the market, and after investi gating the gas stove proposition I have taken the Reliable line of gas stoves, which I am selling to you at a great saving considering the difference in other gas stoves as to what they will save you in future use and aim to sell them to you at a let-all-live price. I have a combination gas, coal or wood stove that has them all backed off the map, which you should by all means look at. Why should you pay $20.00 for a gas plate hung onto your stove when you can buy one for $7.50 of the same kind? Come in and investigate it will pay you and you get your connection free. OK My! It has capacity enough to supply the largest family with the following: $ iBeritzin's Bestt AN A NO. 1 WHEAT FLOUR Bentzin*s German Rye Flour Bentzin's Breakfast Pood Bentzin's Corn Meal &&& Bentzin's Graham a 11 \Jt\ N Bentzin's Rye Meal Bentzin's Farina iV So Dont B* Afraid That W« Cannot. Make Enough For PLEASE PHONE NO. 4. IF YOU^ CAN'T GET IT AT YOUR STOREYS MILLING i- -41 ThegCottonwood Boiler Mill! tt Is Little But ^1 *,«'-as?