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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
LYMAN PRAIRIE.

The burning of Mr.. Brecount's- barn
last Saturday morning, together with
eight horses, two COWS several sets of
harness, feed and hay, is one of those
terrible mysteries which time may
never uuravel. At four O'Clock the
hired man looked out and saw every
thing as usual and went to sleep again
to be awakened by. cries of ''fire!" and
it was soon found that the horse barn
was mass of flames. A brave at
tempt was made to rescue the horses
which were screaming and plunging
in their stalls, but they were too late.
Arthur the 17-year old son of Mr..
Brecount, however, opened the door
and hearing the piteous cry of his pet
colt, rushed in past blazing box of
feed to the first stall where she was
tied, up to the burning manager and
unsnapped the halter. He was only
partially dressed and when he reached
the open air fell down unconscious
from suffocation, but his pet was
saved with no serious injury to him
self. The loss is estimated at $4,000,
and not one cent OF insurance. Tracks
were seen where some one had driven
into the yard and team had stood at
the hay stack apparently for hours.
The fire was plainly the work of an
incendiary, and the team in driving
away went south, officers probably
might succeed in bringing the culprits
TO justice.
henry Lymans barn was burned
also, few weeks since, while thresh-
.ers were there; but his was partially
covered with insurance.
Mrs. Brecount has returned to Min
neapolis for the winter, her health
being such as to necessitate the con-
slant care OF a physician. Mrs. Hen
ny Lyman, her mother, with her little
brand daughter Blanche, has accom-
panied Mrs. B. to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Smith to-
gether with Grandpa Smith have
taken trip across the country to
Campbell. where Jason Smith resides.
Miss Edith Tuttle has gone to Wis
comm to spend the winter with her
sister, Mrs. Anderson.
Mr.. Robbins folks are about to re-
move to their winter quarters near
Gray Eagle, where Mr.. Robbins owns
a saw mill.
School has been in session some
weeks with Mrs. Newell as teacher.
The enrolment is nearly complete and
the interest is good
Mr.. Harrington former resident of
this neighborhood, who has been
spending some months among us, left
today for ST. Cloud under circumstan-
ces greatly to be deplored. He will
probably return to his home in Illi-
nois at once, let the decision of the
court as to his sanity be what it may.
Mrs. Minor Mcintyre and son Her.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

The Melrose Beacon is quite frank
in its acknowledged disinclinatlon to
offend the local powers that be. In
commenting upon a communication
addressed to the paper by a lady
charging that city officials are directly
interested in a house Of i'll fame, as
also open drunkenness on the streets
by women, the Beacon mildly sug-
gests: ''If the situation is as bad as
suggested, it might stand investiga-
tion.'' Well, rather, yes. And again
the Beacon says:
''If the word of a reliable gentleman
who is also an ardent temperance ad-
vocate, is to be relied upon, every sa-
doom In Melrose will close front and
rear doors at IL O'Clock p. M, after
January 4, 1898. This will be done
according to our informant, in COM
pliance with a promise made on the
morning of election day, doubtless as
a proposition to secure the temper
ance' votes. 1t will cause us no in
convenience. We can get plenty from
z a. m. to ii p. m.
What O. concession to the temper
ance" vote, The state law will be en-
forced-next year. Truly, Melrose
do move.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

The resignation of j. w. Ward,
president of the City Council on Mon
day evening, pending the impeach-
meut proceedings of May Townsend
No one aeplores the unfortunate con-
dition in which the city finds itself
more than does Mr.. Ward and he is
unquestionably greatly pleased to be
relieved of the responsibility. How
ever ill-advised the HERALD may be-
lieve his actions to have been, it does
believe that he was not actuated by
unworthy motives.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
THE IMPEACHMENT.

Proceedings against the mayor of
the city has passed another stage.
w ednesday evening was the time set
for the hearing, and the mayor APP
peared with counsel, Messrs. Calhoun
of St. Cloud and Kelsey of this city.
City attorney Barto was present rep
resenting the council. After reading
the answer filed by Mayor Townsend,
the city attorney advised the council
TO again present the city order, which
is the central feature of the proceedings
and then and there give him an oppor-
tunity to sign, or abide by the conse-
qnences. The attorney pledged the
council, if the mayor would sign the
order, to withdraw the charges and
dismiss the impeachment proceedings,
restoring the mayor to full possession
of the office to which he was elected.
Mr.. Calhoun replied, that he could
not speak for the mayor, who was
present, but the proposition was a
most extraordinary one. The council
had passed a resolution suspending
the mayor, no longer recognize ng Mr..
Townsend as Mayor, and now comes
the proposition coupled with a prom
Use, that while he is not mayor that he
assume to exercise the prerogatives of
that Office. Furthermore, so far as
withdrawing the charges-they were
for an offence already committed and
for which the council held that he was
not fit to be mayor. Signing the order
now would not make him the more fit.
The attorney thought that it was only
another effort to accomplish the pur-
poses of the council-the purchase of
the. brewery property.
Mr. Townsend refused to sign the
order, which was presented to him by
motion of the council.
In the absence of Alderman Scriv-
ner, and the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. Ward, and the in
disposition of Mr.. Bennett to act, be-
cause he was complainant in the case,
the council concluded to postpone fur
Their proceedings until the regular Jan
nary meeting-after the election of q
successor to Mr.. Ward. Mr.. Cal
houn entered formal protest and
demanded that the case be dropped
for want of further jurisdiction. The
council then formally postponed the
matter until January Sd, 1898.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

CHARLES A. PILLSBURY has retired
from the active management of the
Pillsbury- w ashburn milling business
and is succeeded by Mr.. Little, who
has been in the employ of the company
for many years. Mr.. Pillsbury will
not retire from all interest and iniu-
ence in the direction of the affairs Of
the vast business by any means, but
surrenders the exacting detail work.
He will take a much needed rest-prob-
ably going abroad for time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
a. DAZZLE M.
bert are. spending the winter in New
York and Canad

bert are spending the winter in New
York and Canada.
Mrs. Edgar Smith and Mrs. Emma
Smith have been in Sank Centre dur
ing the week helping to care for their
mother Mrs. G. Lyman, who is at Mrs.
Lockwood's slowly recovering from
an attack of fever.
Miss Gertrude Smith has returned
from Ada, forced to relinouish her
position as teacher there on account
of the terrible scourge of typhus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkes and family
are contemplating a visit to North
Dakota soon.
Mrs. Cowlthorp's infant child was
seriously i'll on Monday. On her way
to a neighbors she became aware that
baby was becoming icy cold. Warm
applications and prompt attention
seemed to restore it however.
Miss Edna Smith of Sank Centre is
on the Prairie the guest of Miss Maud
Smith, who entertained a few of her
friends on Tuesday in honor of her
guest.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
MARRIED..

Observation-Disclosures Methodist
parsonage of this city, on Tuesday
afternoon, Nov. 16, 1897, by Rev.
Chas. w. Lawson, Harry III. Huey
and Miss Lovica Randall, both OF
this city.
WULFEKUHLE-GOETLrAtS t.Pauls
church in this city on Monday, Nov.
-, by Rev. I, J. Steinach, Joseph
Wulfekuhle and Miss Mary Goetl.
both of Raymond. They will make
their home in Melrose.
MEY ST. Anthony. S
church, in Raymond. by Rev. E. J.
Stomach, on Tuesday, Nov. 16,
Chas Meyer>a and Gertrude Leibel.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ST. Paul's
church in this city on Wednesday,
Nov. II, by Rev. e. J. Steinach,
Nicholaus Beste and Miss Elizabeth
Ferneding, both of Melrose.
BRUCE-BASS- the brides home
in this city on Wednesday, Nov. Il,
by Rev. Chas. w. Lawson, Wallace
Bruce and Miss Emma J. Bass.
Many presents were received.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

IT'S strange how our democratic
friends feel the blighting burdens of
increasing prices, when a year ago
the promise of such increase was their
stock in trade. Because it is not the
result of deprecated currency but of
increased demand by reason of greater
ability to purchase by laborers and
asricultaralists the only logically
1hest. 5hful Stimulus to price-it is a
STARE ard delusion. The plain,
&C mon people thuse who think for
themselves, are not deceived by this
sop of sympathy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

Townsend & Marshall are putting in
the foundation for their new machin-
cry warehouse on Main-St. The
building will he 44xS0 feet, with addi-
tional store room in the rear. The
building will be covered with steel, and
when completed will be marked i'm
prOvement to that part of the street.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
SCHOOL NOTES.
acquitted.

FRANK SIMONTON, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
WINTHROP BENNER. Asst Editor
LESLIE GRAY .ouD-Eoltor
BERTHA RICH .............
Friday last was Junior day whlc
is looked forward to every year as
the most important event of the Ju-
nior year. The Seniors decorated
the assembly room very nicely for the
occasion. The exercises which were
given in the afternoon by the Juniors.
were very good and were great cred
it to the class. Their motto" on quo
sed quomodo" is indeed a very good
selection. 1t means much and can be
applied by them at school, college, in
public, in society, in business and in
fact everywhere. Let us remember
that whatever is done is ''not by whom
but how" Their colors are green
and white which signify as much as
any colors selected by any class.
There are some who say that they
match the class very we'll, and when
they say this, green of course ismeant.
But, little do they know of the signifi-
canoe of the colors of the class
of 100. Green signifies immortal
ity and white, purity. Therefore, any
ganization, society or class that
lives forever with purity is the best on
earth and such is the class of '99.
To end the Junior Day in the best
possible manner, rare treat was Civ
en- to the classes of '98 and '99 by
Misses Mcconnell and Morrison, the
two teachers who have instructed these
two classes ever since they have en-
tered the high school. 1t is an occa-
sion that will always be remembered.
What's the matter with the class of '99,
their colors and their motto?
That new stove which was placed in
the laboratory last week was not very
steady or we'll balanced as it fell over
and Prof. Stanton burnt his hands
quite badly in holding the stove until
it could be fixed solid enough to stand.
A strange noise was heard in the
back hall by the pupils of the assembly
room on Monday last. Who it was
they don't know, but it is hoped that
it was just and deserving.
We were pleased to see Prof. Geo.
B. Alton, State Inspector of High
Schools, who visited our school yes
terday.
Miss Cooper was absent from her
grade on Monday forenoon on account
of sickness, returned to her duties in
the afternoon. Carrie Garfield took
charge of the room in the forenoon.
:. Foot ball sport has been changed to
skating.
On next week comes our six weeks
but on account of the
shortness of next week, some examin-
ations are being given now.
On Thursday last, band was heard
over in Brooklyn and uyon investi-
cation was found to be the II. S. B.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Mallory
who were married last week. After
playing two or three times, Mr.. NAL
Tory gave the boys a gift which was
received with welcome. The boys
also received for their services big
round Mckinley dollar. After cheer
ing and thanking the new couple, the
boys departed for home feeling as
bright and active as ever.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

TAFT q Co will sell hardware, stoves
tinware, betting, plumbers goods, lub-
ricating oils, cutlery, etc at unheard
Of figures as long as their stock lasts
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
10 En- Howard Acquitted

The John Howard case was COM
pleted in Minneapolis on "Wednesday
evening and went to the jury.
LATER Special telegram-Howard
acquitted.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

Max Dick comes here under the
auspices of the ladies society of the
Congregational church and will give
one OF his splendid programs Friday
evening, Nov. rs, at the G. A. r. hall.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
BORN.

LUCAS-In this city on Monday exen-
ing last, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas, a
daughter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

Yon can't cure consumption but you can
avoid it and cure every other form of throat
or lung trouble by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure. For sale by Hanson& Emei-
son.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
"A Destructive Wire.

About four O'Clock on SATURDAY.
morning the large barn of Rev. c.. B.
Brecounrt of Lyman Prairie, was dis
covered in flames, and the fire spread
SO rapidly that very little of the con-
tents was saved. 1t was large frame
structure, 40x60 feet, and was filled for
the winter, containing forty tons of
hay and a large quantity of corn.
Nine valuable young draft norses,
three COWS and two hundred hens per-
ished in the flames. In the shed ad-
joining were stored drill, plows and
various other farming implements
which were destroyed. The loss, esti-
mated at not less than $4,000 falls
heavily, as there was no insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown, the
only theory suggested being that some
person or persons unknown slept in
the barn and by accident set the hay
on fire upon leaving. A rapidly NOV
ing wagon drove away just as the
fire was discovered.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

A prominent attorney of St. Cloud
today found pocket book containing
a comfortable sum of money and re-
turned il to it's owner. 1t is under
stood that a special meeting of the bar
association is to be held to consider
his case.-Journal Press.
Very proper-considering that it is
a ST. Cloud attorney.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

DR.. Dubois of Sank Centre, went
to ST. Paul this morning and starts
next week for Georgia, where he will
spend the winter in the hope or benefit
ing his youngest daughters health.
The above interesting item of news,
clipped from the j Journal Press of Mon
day is accurately true excepting: DR..
Dubois did not go either to ST. Cloud
or St. Paul; has no intention of spend :
ing the winter in Georgia; his youngest
daughter is not in i'll health; he has
no daughter his children are all boys.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

Ladies misses and children s ,nittens.
prices to suit the purse. At A.
Dahlem's
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18
"A GOOD PLACE
TO BUY SHOES

~ We do not seek have you think this is the best shoe store
on EARTH the best in the cityl ask that you
know itand speak of it, good shoe store There may
& be othe PEBBLES the beach big and just as gooo
would be egotca in think otherwise But we
to do all beup with the leaders, close the band
wagon Method in Quantity, Price, visit shoe depart
means purchase.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-11-18

If you want a complete Thanks
giving dinner be sure to get your
supplies at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mllls No and of the Androscoggir
Corporation. Lewiston. closed. Thursday
20 remain 50 until Tuesday. Sept. l.
The fourth annual reunion of the Deer.
ing family Of Saco, was held at the Old
homestead in Watcrhoro Thursday ana
WAS attended by nearly 1875 descendants
| land.
In the Portland municipal court. Thurs
Gay, Thomas c. Lyman who was ar
dss'sa IN Lawrence, Mass, Wednesday
IN me charge Of stealing a bicycle OF
Charles II. Ross. Portland. was sentences
to three months in Jail
Oscar Wright pleaded guilty TO an in.
dctment of simple larceny and was sen
fenced in the Sagadahoc supreme conrt
rrhi9y. to six months in Augusta isil
Wright is the farm Iaborer who STOLE sin,
nom Isaac coombs al West Batn. lts;
May. 80
The house belonging to Otis Russell
who lives about two miles below Buck
heii village, was burned, Thurssia,
night. The origin of the fire is I'M
Known but it is supposed to have
started in the woodshed Fire brok,
out about 10 o'clock r. NJ The prop
erty was insured
non: Greeley Hilborn of California. and
W Noyes, one of the propretors Of tie
| ,'''t'i otdf. were SupStS OF Serr,-
ssary Long at Buckfield. Wednesday. The
~ hisf was native of Mnot and Is an
nv Nv ,ine school and room mate OF T. :
niinishdm. ESQ, of Ruckield. Ii Is
MMo,,ny OF note that Secretary of the
;s"sS Long and Hon. Mr.. Hilborn. who
~ nouSe chairman, and Hon. Eugene
nid.c' senate chairman on naval affairs.
III meic an Maine boys and onve students al
hebron Academy.
> me annual reunion of the 9Th Maine
~ ~ iiiient was held vi Bluchll, Thursday
e|me,i the following officers were chosen
a. Clark of Cedar Rapids Iowa, We
!Tr.,..oents. Q. +. w. Hinckley of Old
an ~ y, Charies w. Frye of East Machsls
lam Door Of Ellsworth, secretary.
n n =; Neagle of Lubec; treasurer. Il
,n.aHnpnell of Pembroke: executive COM
$3.50 zee, II. 5. Hobbs of Roekland. j s
Tbnn,toh OF Camden. n. s. Faies OF
o.. iaston. A. NJ. Robinson. Jr, of BAN
mi; y. r. Buck of Foxeroft The re-
'''h IN lSS will be held in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Friday morning at 40 O'Clock ).
Dcn7ganDah Motel at Orono, now knn.'s
as the Drono house, was all afro ~ -
attic in space OF 20 feet sauare mnaas
the eli Of the hotel. BY the efforss
Mr.. Alley Safforn Powers. who heI3 ~ ~
hose nozzle when the water was ,ura ~
on. The fire was extinguished al sso
NJ. The fire is thought to have csnyh (.
from a pile OF rubbish. But one hote -. 49,
cut in the roof Of the ell. Two go
men. Bcr; ". Mcclellan u Prince Edwa,s
Island. AMI George Dexter OF Nova 81,
tia. ga noble work the first 10 MINUTES ~
the fire "
Joseph Lizotte, tine weIl-known ban
player Of this city, left. "Wednesday u
route for the gold fields Of Aiasks =
club of men wcll known about fo.a
agreed 10 accompany Mr. Lizotte h.,
when the tim was ripe for der,ar,,,,ss
they had business AZ nome that neeessi
tatcd their attention. Joe" howeysr
was not 80 easily discouraged ana =.
out alone for the land ~ riches. Mr. II.
zotte purchased . through ticket b T..
attic WASH, where ne proposes 10 naso
The wiutef. Ia the meantime he u,in
gaf her up many points from old nros.
pector8 which viii be OF Use 10 him In
early spring he W!li Join a party houas
for the frozen north and east his lot via
the miners. SIR. Iiz0tie mas many frIends
IN Lewiston and they ali nope that he F,l
meet WIN the hest Of results. rettlrnIsg
hpme heavy laden Win the prsejons
mctal. Naturally the 'w0uid-be Kan
dikcrs" VINO showed the yellow meiaIs
claim thai they only posi- poned their a..
pAriure until spriaS.-Lewiston sun.
Iior SiIIs 50 cue Of Auburn, fr
rrlry 30 years r. gister Of deeds for
And; oscoegin c3uLey AMI who has BEN
prominent ia the history Of ths county
ia various offices Il public trust, died
at his home. 80 Hampshire street. at II
4. a., Friday. aged Il. Trough con.
fined 10 t1e house only a few DAYS b.
has been in failing health fo- two ~
three years. HIS ihLess was due 10 Ga
age, a gradual wearing uu4 more than
anything else. He has been conscious
most - me time curing this. his lasl
illness bus for several days has been
unable to speak although often making
the attempt. HIS death was calm AMI
peaceful. His entire family, including
| his wife ara ,hrce sons. Messrs H. N
+. q. and 4. c. sprague. we're with
him when ne brcdthed his last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

At the carriage shop of +. II. ellison
are two hose carriages nearly ready
for shipment to the city of Bangor,
for whom they were built, that are
without doubt the best in the State
They are alike in every way except the
numbers, one being the other $. The
body Of the cart Is IL feet long, feet
wide and IA inches high. The wheels
are forward, 3h feet high. rear feet.
8, with pa inch tires. * Of an inch
thick with beaded rims The springs
are of the latest design truss style
The body is painted a lake color and
the running gear a carminc. The
brake is operated by the driver by a
rod running directly across the team
and is of the latest pattern, similar TO
those used by the New York engines.
ON each side of the seat are two lan-
terms and on the rear, two fire extin-
guishers. Suspended on iron stand-
ards at the side, above the body are
four extension ladders one i6 foot con-
tinuation, one IA, same, one Junior 10,
and one Graft extension ladder. Be-
sides these there are two axes, one bar.
one Detroit door opener. plaster hooks,
the coats, hats and other articles Of the
iircmcn. The carriage weighs about
1900 pounds, will easily carry 1000 feet
of hose and eight men. there being a
running board at each side with mud
guards. and one behind. AT the front.
under the seat is the word Bangor
with the number in gold. the mono
gram II. +, -" on each side of the
seat and Hose" with number on the
side. all in gold. Besides this the
whole is very arti-ticaliy trimmed with
gold leaf. The iron work is nearly all
heavily nickled ard the carriages are
admired by all who see them. They
viii be shipped, Tuesday, tn their des-
tination, and Bangor then can easily
claim two 81 the finest hose carriages
in the State, II not New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

The eth annual midsummer meeting
and outing of the Association Of Past
Master Workmcn Of the state order of
\. o. l.. W. was held at Sayin Rock.
CT. Thursday. with an attendance Of
between 100 and 200 Past Master Rob
ert Henderson of Thomaston Lodge.
No. 4. presided at the banquet. which
was neld at O'Clock al the Beach
house Grand Master Workman L. C.
Merrills OF Concord y. H.. and J. C.
Bicford of Manchester. supreme over
seer, arrived early, Thursday There
win be no election. the day being de-
voted 10 making acquaintance and
pleasure. In the evening at S O'Clock.
a lodge of instruction was rendered at
Town hall. Fair Haven. under the
auspices of West Haven Lodge, No. 81
The supreme work was given in ampli-
fled form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

When Preble & Keenes team was
turning from Church street onto Bruu-
swlck avenue, Friday noon, it made too
snort turn and the team went over.
James Mooney and the driver went
with 1t but neither were hurt The
damage to the load will be large as a
good part of it was of such a nature as
to be easily broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

VIM II. Wright of Springfield, Mass.
Gled at Queechee. VT, Thursday, after
a brief Illness OF paralysis. Last sup
day. while driving from White Riv \
Junction to Queechee. the horse 4
came unmanageable and at the sam
time Mir Wright was overcome by
shock ami was thrown from the car
riage He was taken TO a farmhouse
where ne died. He MAS 81 years q
age and had been all his life a cigar
Manufactured and has held many pus-
lie offices.