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»HI »iuiii|nii nn •'•••')Q( LOCAL NOTES o*-«- -a Ofc Mrs. George Schuler who has been 'quite seriously ill for the past two ^weeks is now rapidly convalescing. Mrs. Herman Raabe will entertain •a company at a needlework party Thursday afternoon of this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Stechmari enjoyed •a visit the past week from their son Louis Stechman of St. Lawrence, S. D. The family of J. J. Drill of the Town of Courtland was made happy last Tuesday by the arrival of a son and heir. According to the latest advices from the Bethesda Hospital of Minneapolis, Mrs. Behnke is not improving as rapid ity as her friends would like to see her .do. Miss Craig who is demonstrating a line of toilet articles for the Arbes Bros. Drug Store this week has been voted -quite a success by the Ladies who are taking advantage of the offer of the ^company. Senator Frank Clague and County Attorney Albert H. Emerson, both of Redwood County, argued a motion before Judge Olsen Monday in a matter pertaining to an amendment of plead ings. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Forster re turned Saturday evening from Minne-j xapolis where they had visited for a few -days. Mr. Forster took in the under taker's convention which was in session 'Thursday and Friday. The Ladies Aid of the Congregational •Church will hold their regular society meeting Friday afternoon of this week. The hostesses will be Mrs. Herman Held, Mrs. Henry Held, and Mrs. Elmer Haeberle. Mrs. John Buschers will be leader. Fred1 Penning of the Town of Eden was a I New Ulm visitor Wednesday. Mr. Penning is a member of the Town Board jn Eden and feels he ought to keep iij touch with county affairs by occasional visits to the county seat. Thuiiday afternoon twelve of the ixnembejs of the Priscilla Club were •entertafred a the home of Mrs. F. W. Die:z on South Broadway. Lunch -was seived at five o'clock. All spent .a very enjoyable afternoon. The Commercial Club still has on hand qiite a number of copies of the Improvement Edition of the Review and fed that the citizens should take advantage of the opportunity to secure one or more copies to send out to ad vertise: the city. Call on Secretary W. F. Meile or President G. A- Otto sneyer ir information. Ever! since Monday the price of baker'sf bread in the city has gone up a trifli- There will be no more of the stf small or three large loaves for a quirter. The local bakers were forced/ to take this step on account •of iw steady increase in the price of floijr for the past few months. Notice to this effect appears elsewhere in this issuejOf the paper. TJe executive committee of the -Chii/a Mission held a meeting at the Lutleran parsonage last Thursday after noon. The out-of-town members of th^ committee who were present were Rev. Aug. Rehwaldt of Cologne and Rey. August Hertwig of Gaylord. It was decided to extend a call to two theological candidates of St. Louis to enter the missionary field in China. Beginning with June it is planned to publish a monthly here under the name of "Mis sion's briefe." %£k ,n£, M*I Mrs. A. W. Bingham returned home Monday from a trip to the Twin Cities where she spent the last half of the week. Miss Daisy Richardson of Winona returned to her home last week after a two weeks' visit at the Meile and Somsen homes. Beginning with to-day (Wednesday) there will be evening services every Wednesday in the Lutheran Church at 7:30 until Easter. A. W. Ayres of St. Cloud is receiv ing treatment at the present time at the Union Hospital. He has been there for over a week. An old-fashioned party was held at the home of John L. Hoffmann last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Nellie Hoffmann and all participants spent a very enjoy able evening. The Young Ladies Sewing Circle of the Lutheran Church was enter tained last Thursday evening at the Lutheran Schoolhouse by the Misses Lunita Stelljes and Olga and Lillian Sandau. Ed Glaesmann of Lafayette moved to New Ulm the past week into the Louis Ochs property on South Broadway which' he purchased. The Louis Ochs family moved to Canby where Mr. Ochs is now engaged in the retail hardware business. Harry Kittle of St. Peter, a well known traveling man here, who under went an operation at the Loretto Hos pital two weeks ago, has convalesced sufficiently so as to be able to leave for home Monday afternoon. Last week's Marshall News-Messeng er states that the Marshall Symphony Orchestra assisted by W. T. Eckstein of New Ulm on the cello furnished exceptionally fine music for the opening of the city's new theatre "The Barry more." The employees of the Review office enjoyed a sleighride party last Thursday evening followed by supper at the Berndt Restaurant. The occasion marked the completion of a very arduous two months' working overtime and the relaxation was correspondingly enjoyed. Wenzel Tauer of Underwood, N. D. was a guest the past week of his daughter,! Mrs. Henry Waibel of the Town of Sigel.' Saturday he left for a brief visit with his nephew, George A. Tauer at Springfield. Mr. Tauer formerly lived here and al ways enjoys a visit with his former neighbors. The Card Party at the Catholic Schoolhouse given by the St. Elizabeth Society was very largely attended. There were .thirty-eight-tables at euchre.' prize winners were Mrs. E. E. Pfefferle and Mrs. J. M. Meyer, head Mrs. Bertha Riegler, star and Mrs. Theo. Schwendinger and Miss Maud Campbell Joseph Schuster who was recently recommended for appointment as sub stitute mail carrier has already been given a taste of his new job. He has been subbing for Andrew Tauer for the last few days, relieving substitute mail clerk Emil Hempel who has been doing carriers work as long as there was no regularly appointed substitute. Pursuant to orders issued from the Adjutant General's office last Thursday, the militia of the State will go to camp at Lake City this year as follows: 3rd infantry from June 14th to 23rd 2nd infantry from June 24th to July 3rd 1st infantry from July 5th to July 14th. No dates have been set for the artillery regiment as they have a right to select their own camping ground and also the time when they want to go to camp. I'Mf^"'^!1^'^^1* Henry Stechmann left for Los Angeles and San Francisco Tuesday Saturday and Sunday at the American, the greatest of all features, "AFTER THE BALL." Taken from the world's most famous song hit. Math. Kerling who has been in the employ of Robert Fesenmaier for the past year, has accepted a position in a hardware store at Canby and removed to that place with his family last week. The New Ulm Steam Laundry under the new owners are advertising a special department of their work in this issue. Their prices are certainly reasonable for the work they offer to do. Review readers should not fail to look up their announcement. Mr. and Mrs. William Gluth and daughter May, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rosenau and son Ben of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rieke of West Newton were at Morgan Monday where they attended the funeral of Mrs. William Gluth who died at her home Friday evening. Miss Beatta Krook who was at home last week to visit with her grandmother who has been quite ill, and her uncle, C. G. Krook, returned the early part of the week to her studies at Carleton. Airs. Krook, Sr. was not very well Sunday but had improved a little at this writing. Chief Henry Engel of the Fire Depart ment has taken the agency for the "Reliance Fire Extinguishers." These are chemicals which are said to have 40 times the extinguishing power of water and are particularly useful in case of fires from oil, gasoline, kerosene, paints, etc. Mr. Engel has fought the fire demon so long he is anxious to have people acquaint themselves with the merits of the "Reliance" and thus lighten the work of the fire laddies. The following clipping is taken from a newspaper published at Corozal in the Canal Zone. Mr. Mitchell who is so favorably mentioned therein is a son-in law of Mrs. Catherine Merkle of this city. Mr. Mitchell and family expect to return to this State some time, during the present year with a view of making Minnesota their future home. They resided in the Canal Zone for the past 5 years. "Mr. F. A. Mitchell, the old time dock builder, has landed a transfer where his services will be appreciated. He is now with Mr. C. H. Mann of the Mount Hope Supply Department. Mr. Mit chell has just successfully completed the concrete docks for the fortification di vision at Toro Point." Wednesday afternoon at one thirty Miss Augusta Marks of New Ulm and Andreas Hippert of the Town of Courtland were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Lutheran par sonage in this city. Rev. C. J. Al brecht tied the nuptial knot in the presence of Miss Lilly Schlottmann and Leo Reed, both of Courtland, who attended the bride and groom and acted as witnesses. The groom is a son of Mrs. John Hippert of the Town of Courtland and the bride was for merly a resident of South Dakota but has made her home at New Ulm for the past year. After the ceremony a wedding celebration was held at the home of the groom's mother in the Town of Courtland which was attend ed by the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties. The new lyweds will make thier home on the Stage farm in the Town of Courtland. Y. M. C. A. CONVENTION A SUC CESS. (Editor's Note: The following ar ticle is taken from the High School Page and the credit for it belongs to one of the Senior Editors of that page.) The New Ulm delegates attending the state Y. M. C. A. Convention, which was in, session from Thursday to Sunday of last week at Mankato report that it was a decided success. The lectures were excellent and there were usually from 250 to 300 listeners. On Thursday evening Mr. Geo. Rice of Detroit opened the convention with a forceful and inspiring talk. Friday morning Dr. Fisher of New York de livered an interesting and instructive talk on "Physical Culture." He point ed out the need of public play grounds and gymnasiums with efficient instruct ors and supervisors. He also spoke about the work done by physical direct-1in ors in the Y. M. C. A. throughout! the country. On Friday evening there were two' banquets, one for the men and one forj boys. Speeches and toasts on various subjects were given. The feature of the boy's banquet was the yells given!a by the boys, of the schools from which' they were delegates Saturday morning the lectures were on "Character" and "Opportunity." In the evening Mr. Hinckley of Hinckley, Maine, and Dr. Schumaker of Chicago delivered instructive talks on "Men in the Making." The latter illustrated his lecture with stereoptican slides. On Sunday morning the delegates attended the various churches of the city. In the afternoon Mr. Fred B. Smith gave a forceful address on "Amer ica's Greatest Sin." He has been said to be the world's greatest speaker to men. The lecture was given in the Mankato Opera House and every seat was taken. 'UV-^UL1 The evening session closed the con vention. The students from our school that were in attendance at the conven tion are Armin Koehler, Wenzel Krai, Geo. Leibold, Hilton Durbahn and Harold Reineke. The first three were the delegates from our High School. Miss Detzlaff of Minneapolis will be in New Ulm Thursday, Feb. 18th, for the purpose of raising Red Cross Funds by means of the sale of the iron rings which are being put out by the German-Austrian Red Cross Society with which Miss Detzlaff is connected. The rings will be on sale at Pfefferle's Drug Store and may be bought out right or exchanged for jewelry. UNITED STATES post office, New Ulm, Minn. Office of Custodian, Feb ruary 13,1915. Sealed proposals will be received at this building until 2 o'clock p. m., March 2, 1915, and then opened, for furnishing electric current, water, ice, and miscellaneous supplies, removing ashes and rubbish, and washing towels during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916. Sealed proposals will also be received un til 2 o'clock p. m., April 14,1915, and then opened, for 50 tons bituminous coal. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Treasury Department. Philip Liesch, Custodian. 7-8 Next Thursday at the American, "PAID IN FULL", adapted from the book. Adv. Farmers take notice. Experienced and competent help furnished free of charge. Wire or phone at our expense. City Employment Agency, Minneapolis. Adv. 7-11 LOST: A gold bracelet Saturday or Sunday last week. In down town dis trict or near Turner Hall. Reward for return to Review office. Adv. 7 FOR SALE: My pacing mare a single driver, Buggy and Harness. All to gether or mare alone. REV. C. F. MAYER, 106 N. Washington St. Phone 343. Adv. 7 tf. FOR SALE: My "Premier" 4-cylin der, 40-horsepower, 5-passenger Automobile. In splendid con dition. Driven only by myself. DIRT CHEAP. Adv. 7-9 N. HENNINGSEN. A box social and program will be given in Dist. 51, Nicollet county* one mile east of Klossner on Feb. 22nd, 1915, be ginning at 7:00 p. m. Everybody is in vited. Erwin A. Haenze, teacher. Adv 7 NOTICE. On account of the high price of flour and its continuous advances we, the undersigned bakers of New Ulm, respectfully announce that, commencing Monday, February 15th 1915, and until further notice, the price of bread per loaf will be five and ten cents straight respectively. F.W. EIBNER JOHNDENGLER W. EIBNER. FOR SALE: The business block known as the. Quense property at the corner of Minnesota and 1st North Street is for sale. For particulars inquire of JOS. A. ECKSTEIN. Adv 5-7 WOOD FOR SALE: 70 cords of dry wood for sale delivered to any part of the city. Inquire of John Hauser, Agent. Telephone 318-J. Adv 7-8 FOR SALE:—Deere & Weber 4 horse Gasoline Engine for sale at half price. Used four months.. Inquire at John Bongards, Blacksmith shop. Adv 7-9 FOR SALE:—Modern new 7 room house. HENRY SCHWARTZ 7-9 FOR SALE: Desirable residence pro perty new house, in the heart of the city, two blocks from the Court House and two blocks from the school house is for sale. Inquire of Albert Stein hauser Adv 46tt. A pair of glasses, properly fitted will help your eyes wonderfully these long evenings. Get them at Hugo O. Schleu der's Optometist and Optician. Adv 48 ESCAPED. Joseph Boettger, an inmate of the Hospital for the Insane at St. Peter, Minn, escaped from that institution August 16th, 1914. He was last seen on his brother's (John Boettger's) farm the Town of Albin, Brown Co.," Minn, on or about August 20th. It is believed that he joined some threshing crew or that he secured work as a farm hand. The followintg description may serve to identify him: Height 5 ft. 10 1-4 in., weight 157 lbs., age 37 years, eyes, gray hair, black. When he escaped he wore Heavy black beard* If this man is located notify SUPT. R. M. PHELPS, Si. Peter, Minn., or "ALBERT STEINHAUSER, ''Vt Guardian, New Ulm, Minn. CASSIE T. EUICKSON TEACHER OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC &:,£: Six Years Experience GRADUATE OF G. A. COLLEGE. Post Graduate Work at St. Paul and Rock Island. Tel. 103 or address No. 9 No. German Street. A small boy astride of a donkey, was taking some supplies to an army camp in Texas not long ago, and got there just as a detachment of soldiers, preceded by a band, was marching past. ,fv ,. 1 ,o From our point of view clothing can never be so low in price again and we've never seen such high values for so low a price as we offer to-day. All our $20 this Season's Suits or Overcoats now at $16. $15 Suits or Overcoats now $10.50. Also a in a and Sweaters and Shirts with a drop in price. Hummel Brothers 14 North Minnesota Street New Ulm, Minn. °/GOLD BONDS The[State Bond and Mort gage Co. is not only regu larly inspected by the State Banking Department offi cials, but also by a special auditing committee ap pointed l?y our directors. Offices Over ttRBES BROS. DRUG STORE SWEBOND&MORTGAGEXQ NE W ULM—-MINN. A Cottage O A Mansion Our record for giving our cistomers good stock, courteous treatment and a square deal is one that we have a right to be proud of. That's our only bid for YOUR patronage. We'll give you the best ol everything at the best prices. And that's about all anybody can do. When you want a few boards, or some lath, shingles, sash, doors, or building material of any kind, don't fail to come in and get our prices. That's all we ask—just get prices. If we can't show you the advantage in buying here, then don't buy from us. Henry Simons Lbr. Co. F. R. EMMINGS, Manageri The lad dismounted and held the br idle of the donkey tightly in his m, km hand. "Why are you holding on to your brother so hard?" asked a group of soldiers who were standing near and wanted to tease the country boy. v£ I'm afraid he might enlist," said he iad without batting an eyelash. !, 'A $1 "'.J 1 I'vS