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CARL NAGEL WILL IS FOUND VALID IS COURT’S DECISION

Order Of Probate Court Upheld By Decision Filed By Judge Olsen. ———— FRAUD AND UNDUE INFLUENCE UNPROVEN ———— Appointment Of Executor. ———— By his order made and filed on the 25th day of July, Judge Olsen upholds the order of the Probate Court of Brown County, dated January 2, 1925 admitting to probate the last will and testament of Carl Nagel, deceased, and appointing Harold Nagel as executor under said will. The case was duly tried before the court without a jury on the 15th of July. Henry Nagel Contests Will. Henry Nagel, one of the sons, ...

New genealogy books

If you’re working on your genealogy, be sure to put your name on the holds list for the following new books. In the meantime, look around the 929.1 section in the nonfiction area for many more genealogy resources. “Big Book of Genealogy Lists” by Thomas Macentee (929.1 MacEntee) “Welcome to The Big Book of Genealogy Lists, your essential companion to navigating the world of historical documents and family records. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or someone just beginning to explore your family roots, you’ve likely encountered puzzling abbreviations, archaic terms, or ...

Farmers: need for rain is critical

With no precipitation and near-record highs forecast for Minnesota, area farmers say rain is vital within the next week to avoid severe damage to crops. Though damage from drought conditions is not yet widespread, farmers say another week of high temperatures and hot winds will be highly ...

Watering woes

POLICE CPL. Dave Gulden first watches a sprinkler violate the watering ban in New Ulm and then discusses the problem with Mrs. Math Heinen, 90, who told him she just “wanted to ripen her tomatoes.” Neighbors said Mrs. Heinen has lived on the property at 710 N. Payne for more than 20 years ...

Parade added to Heritagefest events

parade has been added to the four-day schedule of Heritagefest activities in August. Chairman of the parade ,scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 24 through downtown New Ulm, is Dave Schweppe. THEME WILL be the area’s heritage, kicking off observance of the Bicentennial year. “We’re looking especially for units relating to our heritage or to the Bicentennial,” said Schweppe. “Pioneer-type floats would be especially welcome.” Anyone wishing more information about the parade, or anyone with a parade entry, may call the Heritagefest office,354-8850, or write Box 261, New ...

SCHOOL ELECTION PROVES TO BE A REAL LIVE CONTEST

Present Incumbents Elected By Very Substantial Majorities. ———— DEBTS OF DISTRICT MATERIALLY REDUCED ———— Most Of Expenses Are For Salaries, Fuel And Insurance. ———— New Ulm was treated to another lively election when yesterday in a three-cornered fight, the present incumbents, Robert Fesenmaier and S Frank P. Zschunke won out and were re-elected. The only other candidate was Mrs. Verna Miller, wife of Dr. C. W. Miller, who had been induced to run by members of various women’s clubs and organizations in the city who felt that women should ...