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March 18, 1926
HARTINGTON - Investigation into the recent robbery of the basement of the A. M. Hirschman home resulted in the arrest of two boys, who were brought before Judge Wilbur Bryant Wednesday morning.
Evidence introduced showed the main loss in the robbery to be a few gallons of fruit juice. Five boys were brought in as witnesses and they testified that they sampled some wine which the two defendants offered.
There was no evidence introduced to show the wine consumed by the boys and the fruit juice stolen from the residence were the same.
After hearing the testimony, Judge Bryant dismissed the action against the boys on a charge of burglary and advised the county district attorney to bring the boys before the juvenile court on April 6 for a hearing.
Officials believe in this manner they will be able to find out the source of the wine consumed by the boys. They are determined to put an end to the prowling about of youths in search of liquor and thrills. Breaking into basements is a practice that the officers intend to stop. Parents who allow their children to run loose at night without knowing their whereabouts would do well to note the warning of the officers.
March 18, 1926
LAUREL — Emil Fosberg, 37, a prominent farmer living west of Laurel, was burned so severely Monday following explosion of the kerosene stove which he had filled with gasoline by mistake, that death resulted early Tuesday morning.
Fosberg was building a new house and had a kerosene stove burning in the room where the plastering was new to keep it from freezing during the cold weather.
In a hurry Monday evening he filled it from the gasoline can instead of the oil can, as both looked alike. When he attempted to light it the gas exploded, the blaze filling the room and igniting his clothing.
With rare presence of mind Mr. Fosberg realizing his danger dashed to the basement where the plasterers had kept a tank of water ever since the work was started but the tank was empty. He then rolled around in a sand pile in a vain endeavor to quench the flames. Mrs. Fosberg, hearing his cries, hastily brought bedding to extinguish the flames but before the fire was put out he was burned so badly that unconsciousness came to his relief and he passed away about 10 o’clock Tuesday morning.
Mr. Fosberg was a World War veteran and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His family have the sympathy of the entire community in their tragic loss.
March 18, 1926
HARTINGTON- By a vote of more than 20 to one citizens of Hartington today instructed city council to take steps to secure better electric service and lower rates.
Only 312 votes were cast in the election, 298 voting “Yes” and only 14 voting “No”, the overwhelming majority in favor of the proposition being a pleasant surprise to those who advocating a change.
It is generally believed most of those who voted “No” did not fully understand the situation as rumors of all kinds have been in circulation for several days alleging the city would be bonded and taxes raised if the measure carried.
The affirmative vote does not settle the question as it was merely an expression of the opinion of the people that the Tri-State Utilities Co. was not giving residents the service to which they believe themselves entitled at rates they consider fair. The vote is in the nature of an instruction to the city council to make such investigation as may be necessary and if possible secure better service and lower rates.
C. C. Henricksen, of the Deisel Engine Electric Co., which has offered to install a plant here and furnish service at a reduction of more than onethird is highly elated over the result of the election and promises quick action by his company in presenting their offer to the city council.
March 18, 1926
HARTINGTON- While A. C. Miller was cutting wood on his farm about five miles west of Hartington Wednesday afternoon the ax handle caught in the clothing under his arm jerking the ax from Mr. Miller’s hand and letting the weight of the head fall on his left hand hitting him across the knuckles and cutting a deep gash.
Several stitches were required in the wound and it is not believed that the bones are injured in any way, altho he is carrying that arm in a sling.
