New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-07-19

The laying Of new 10 pound steel
rails on the N. s. ST. &, R. r. be-
tween Winthrop and Klossner has been
completed. $50
Work along the N. s St.-L. extern
sion is progressing radidly and especial
II is this the case regarding the bridge
over the Big Cottonwood river. The
work Of grading is going on smoothly,
the disputes Of the right of way through
various farm lands Notwithstanding.
Damages have been awarded by the
commissioners but it is likely that an ap-3
peal will be taken in some instances,
where the award was considered too high
by the railroad authorities.
The Mankato-New Ulm cutoff will
soon be fait accomple, a full force of
men being at work continually The
weather is favorable and it is surmised
that the work will not be delayed on Ell
ther road BY: lack of workingmen. The
approaching harvesting time makes this
appear possible though as during that
time the wages paid for hired help by
the farmers are considerably higher than
those paid by the railroads.
Emil Schneider made a shor; business
trip to Springfield last Wednesday.
Fred Black Of Fairfax transacted bus
2iness here few days of last week.
Stanley Bingham was visiting with
his cousin Charley at Sleepy Eye last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. "A. Hubbard were
visiting with Springfield friends part of
last week.
I Fritz sHummel returned Wednesday
evening from his four months trip
through the West. %"<
Robert and Henry Steinke of St. Pet
er were. New Ulm visitors the earlier
part OF the week.
Mrs. II. Kunze tis visiting with her
daughter in Hallock, Mimi; She left
here last Wednesday,.
AL. Hornburg and Aug. Dirks, both
of Fairfax. were New Ulm visitors the
earlier part of last week.
Miss Mollie Ringle and Miss Marga-
rethe Dotson of Sanborn were New Ulm
visitors part of last week. I
Judge Weber and family left for
Bigstone Lake Tuesday, where they in
tend to remain for few weeks.
Jos. Trautmann Sr. of Springfield was
here on business few days of last week,
leaving for Sleepy Eye Thursday. y, r.
Miss Jennie Roth and Miss Gussie
Manchester came down from Springfield
Wednesday to visit with friends and rel
atives. n
DR.. Weiser and druggist And. ]. Eek
stein were in Gibbon last week with the
view of purchasing DR.. Oppliger's stock
of medicines.
John Martin has rented the CONNER
cial Hotel of Springfield, owned by Aug.
Jaehn, and will take possession on o.
about October 1st:
Mr.. G. A. Firgau will deliver
lecture III English Sunday morning
at II o'clock at Turner Hall on the
topic "Gates Ajar.' -
Capt. John Buschers, 1st Lieutenant
Robert Fritsche and Sergeant William
J. Scheiderich received medals for ten
years service in the state militia.
Rev. John Hauck of the German NJ.
E. church of LIE Sueur conducted the
services at the New Ulm M E. church
last Sunday, Rev. Krienke being absent.
1t is reported that heavy thunder
storms and rains last Wednesday have
greatly damaged the wheat west of
Sleepy Eye as far as Tracy. No damage
was done in this locality.
Anton Hahn, of Brighton, has con-
tracted to carry the mail between Brigh-
ton and New Ulm for $50 year. As he
makes $50 trips each year, the compen-
sation is princely.
/ Miss Emily Triton was visiting with
Sleepy Eye friends last week She ex.