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The herald., 1898-05-01
A Golden Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Mohn of 109 South
Grand avenue, of this city, again stood at
the altar last Monday evening and re-
newed the vows they had so faithfully
kept for fifty years. The ceremonies be-
gan at the German Lutheran Evangelical
church, and were presided over by Rev.
Geo. Runkel. The favors worn were all
emblematic of the occasion. The bride of
fifty years wore a wreath of golden flow
ers, while the golden-hued ribbon compos-
ing the grooms tie was in striking con-
trast to his hair, made white by SO years
Of life's troubles. AS the couple advanced
to the altar Meine's orchestra played the
wedding March from "Lohengrin," ac-
companied by Prof. Schendel, organist
Before the aged couple tripped their 5-year-
old great-granddaugh Lucille Wooley,
as flower girl. After the ceremonies at
the church, the bridal couple and guests
adjourned to the Mohn residence, where a
collation. awaited them. At the head of a
long table, which was profusely decorated
with the prevailing color of gold, sat the
aged groom and bride; at the foot sat their
son and daughter, DR.. Geo. F. Mohn and
Mrs. Erma Rissmann. The grandchildren
and great-grandchildre were dispersed
among the guests. Many happy express
sions Of congratulations were made by
those present. The pleasure of the even
ing was enhanced by vocal selections by
Miss Allie Flynn, who rendered "Still as
the Night" Carl Bohm) and Past and
Future" Ode Koven): Clarence Stevens,
among other selections on the cello, played
simple Avon" Among those present were
the following: Rev. and Mrs. George
pyp
The herald., 1898-05-01

Mrs. c. N. Sterry gave a Chicago lunch
con yesterday at her residence on Wiltshire
boulevard in honor of Miss Sterry and
Miss Perley. The rooms were decorated
with flags and bunting. Long ribbons of
red. white and blue were caught in the
chandelier and fastened in knots at the
corners of the table. The centerpieces
vase of delft blue. The menu cards were
vase delft blue. The menue cards were
decorated with tiny flags and during the
luncheon patriotic airs were rendered by
Lowinskys orchestra. Reynolds served.
The guests were the Misses Georgia
Knight. Marian Thomas, Louise Jastro,
May Jastro, Adelaide Mathis, Mary OAR
ling, Belle Wiley. May Wiley, Edith Field,
Maude Davis, Adele Hambrooke, Mary
Hunsaker, Mary Babcock, Maud Murphy,
Sylvia Ainsworth, Dorothea Lewis, Jetta
Thorn, Ivy Schoder. Matte Baker. lone
Higgins. Gertrude Mason, Belle Stevens,
Anna Yaw, Augusta Dunkelberger, Nam
ME Dillon, Lillian Wellborn, Dorothy Well
born, Sara Goodrich, Gwendolyn Overton.
Lucy Clark, Mary Clark, Stella Sanford,
Lucy Dixon, Steadman, May Gilmore. Ina
Demons, Helen Boothe, Menefee and Ella
Gerichten.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Thimble Club

Mrs. Calvin w. Smith gave a luncheon
Friday at her residence on South Burling-
ton avenue to the members OF the Thimble
club and a few guests. The table was
decorated with roses, ferns and red, white
and blue ribbons, and each guest re-
ceived as n souvenir a decorated china
plate. The afternoon was spent with cards,
The guests besides the club members were
Mines. Howard NJ. Sale, Horace p. Ander-
son, John Chanslor and Horace Chanslor.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Luncheon

Miss Hattie Chapman gave luncheon
Tuesday at her home on Boyle Heights.
The guests were the Misses Gertrude
johnson, Sada Johnson, Norman, Jessie
Norman, Eleanor Pattee, Gerichten of San
Diego. Jeanette Bradley, Lucille Doss,
Louise Ward of Oakland, Anna Chapman
and Edna Bicknell. The decorations were
all in red, white and blue, carried out in
flags and flowers, relieved by the soft
green of ferns. The place cards were also
decorated with flags done in water colors.
The herald., 1898-05-01

o'clock on the evening of Friday, May 9Th,
for the benefit of the fund being raisd to
build 1.-THE American Boy" The Seventh
regiment band will be in attendance, and
there will be dancing in the large school
room and gymnasium. The grounds will
be illuminated with hundreds of lanterns;
the court will be arranged as a tea room,
and various booths will be attractively
fitted up.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Surprise Party

Tuesday evening last Jonas J. Cans of
New York was rendered a surprise dinner
at Jerry Illich's in honor of his twenty
third birthday anniversary. The hall and
table were decorated with roses. Among
the guests present WERE Mines. Silberberg,
Westfall, Misses Hawkins, Owen, Ethel
Graham, Jennie Graham, Biddell, Messrs.
Silberberg, S. Blumenthal, G. Blumenthal
Lazansky, Eddy and Wren.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Informal Entertainment

Mrs. w. +. Botsford entertained inform
ally Thursday afternoon at her residence
on Edgeware road. The guests were:
Mines. Stlson, Wick, Spalding, Newell,
Brand, Hall, J. C, Hall, Brown, Kaiser,
Luckenbach, Millard Winston. Snyder,
Fletcher, Gridley, Pinney, Laux, Bryant,
Sessions, Heine, Guthridge, Haskins,
Misses Rhone, Sarah lines, Brown, De
The herald., 1898-05-01
A Piquant Salad Dressing

For this take three raw eggs, break them
and put the yolks in a basin then mix in
them teaspoonful Of mustard powder, a
tablespoonful each of salt and pepper and
two tablespoonfuls of fresh cream. When
fully amalgamated stir in quickly the juice
of two lemons and pour over any salad.
This should be made freshly whenever it is
wanted, as it will not keep
The herald., 1898-05-01

Miss Estella Darcy entertained the Fleur
de Lis club Wednesday evening at her
home on East Twenty ninth street. The
prizes were won by Miss Pratt and MIR.
Harrington, and the consultations by Mrs.
Palm and Mr.. Hagan. Those present were:
DR.. and Mrs. Hagan, Mr. and Mrs. Har-
rington. Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Palm, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. III. Jameson, Misses Thompson,
Darcy and Pratt, Messrs. Cobler, Thomp-
son, O'Brieh, Hagan and Woodward.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Miller-Meade

The marriage of Miss Mary ]. Meade and
John j. Miller took place Thursday even
ing at ST. Vincent's church. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father F. X. Antill
and was witnessed by large numher of
relatives and friends. An informal recep-
ton was given at the residence of the
brides sister, Mrs. Purcell on Maple av-
enue. The bride wore a gown of white
swiss, trimmed with lace, and her flowers
wore carnations and tuheroses
The herald., 1898-05-01

de Beriot), C. w. Stevens; bias accordion
trio, "Volkslieder." Paul and Walter
Brown and Parker
Among those present were Manic
Crowder Georgia Dacis, Daisy Dalton.
Vetta Knox. Ada Shrader. Addie Meek,
Jennie Jones, Emma Woolley. Eva Linde,
Lottie Dotter, Lillian Klages. May VIII
liams, Mrs. Cardell, Mrs. Petrie, Annie
Petrie, Mr.. Bristol, Paul Brown. Walter
Brown, L. H. Wedgwood, Julius Stamm
E. r. Shrader Roy Sumner, Harry Parker,
Horace King, +. w. Reynolds, w. L. Koss-
ler L. Brooks, Irving Douglas, T. d. Girls
wold, Milton Carlson, Paul Kiefer, H.
Cardell, George Dotter.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Winter Card Club

Miss Bessie Bonsall entertained the Win
ter Card club Thursday afternoon at her
residence on South Grand avenue. Tho
club prize was silver jewel box and the
guests prize was a silver-mounted hat
brush. The guests, besides the club men,
bers, were Mrs. Albert c. Calkins Misses
Kate Landt, Dorothy Croft, Minnie Prem
tiss, Beatrice Chandler, Marie Burnett.
Lucille Daniels, Lou Winder and Miss
Smith.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Eastern Musicians

DR.. and Mrs. David w. Edwards have is
sued invitations for a reception Thursday
evening, May 5th, at their residence or
Ninth and Beacon streets, in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. William James Chick. Prof and
Mrs. Chick are prominent eastern singers
the former having sung and taught with
much success in New York and Mime
apolis.
The herald., 1898-05-01

Mrs. A. c. Balch, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Holiday, Mr.. and Mrs. William West,
Mrs. Victoria Harrell, Miss Mae Owen;
Messrs. ]. L. Cook, w. G. Barnwell and
Spangler.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Fleur de Lis Club

Graft, Raymond. Latin, Grace Phillips,
Elsie Laux, Maud Newell and Jessie Hall.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Here and There

Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Curtis leave on Mon
day for the Yosemite valley.
Miss Goss of Pasadena is the guest of her
The herald., 1898-05-01
The american Boy"

The yound ladies of the Marlborough
school will hold lawn fete from to II
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The Minnesota league Of demo-
cratic clubs wassuccessfully organized
at Minneapolis last week. Wm.Bald-
win of Minneapolis was elected presi-
dent and Fred Schilpin of St. Cloud
secretary. The vice-presidents from
each congressional district are: First,
NJ. Marx, Wabasha; second, B. F.
Voreis, Fairmont; third Carlos Avery,
Hutchinson; fourth. F. H. Elderbe,
St. Paul; fifth, George M. Achard,
Minneapolis; sixth. H. P. Wood, Rem
vile; seventh, J. W. Eddy, Morris.
The members OF the organization
from each district,
are: J. A. Manley, Winona; W. P.
Matthews, Marshall; r. T. DAILY, Rem
vile; J. G. Armson, Saltwater; W. H.
Daniel, Minneapolis; G. E. Vasaly,
Little Falls; Timothy Murphy. Nor
ris. Executive committee: William
Baird, Duluth; W. P. Remer, st.
Cloud; 81. M. Barton: Minneapolis.
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Winona.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The Minneapolis Journal assailed
Mr.. Towne because he said that nine
tenths OF the American people were
bimetal]ists. Then Mr.. Tovne shO we'd
that he was quoting the following,
taken from the republican campaign
text book OF 1892: "Nine-tenths of
the people are bimetallists. They
want both money metals used be-
cause they believe both needed to
sustain the worlds commerce. The
republican party inteIligently and
honestly answers their wishes. Presi-
dent Harrison is a bimetallist, as
bis official papers and his speeches
plainly show. The republican plat
form declares for bimetallism, and in
that respect faithfully represents the
course OF the party
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
Rheumatism Cured.

LITTLE FALLS, MIMI, April ID, '9S.
To the Pub]ic:-I am the sole proprie-
tor and owner OF the G. W. Kemp Ger
man Rheumatism Cure. Rheumatism is
one Of the most painful complaints with
which the human race is afflicted. My
remed y is the only one for this complaint
[ have ever found. I have sent sample
bottles into mosu OF the states. In all
cases have made a complete cure with
out a single failure. am located in the
eastern part OF the city, near Peter Le-
mays, for short time. Now ii your
chance. Charges reasonable. Cure per-
manent. Calls attended to day and
night. Medicine put up az Wetzel's drug
drug store. Advice free. Good refer
ences. Yours for business,
c. W. KEMP.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

B. F. Partridge, of Fergus Falls,
writes a letter to Wheelock's
Weekly on railroad rates, in which
he copies the freight bill on a carload
of iron received from Chicago by the
Fergus Wagon Company. The car,
containing 46,517 lbs. OF iron, was
shipped over the Wisconsin Central
to Minneapolis, 472 miles, at the
rate OF 10 cents per hundred, amount
1862. Same car from Minneapolis
to Fergus Falls over the Northern
Pacific, 179 miles, rate 26 cents per
hundred, amount $l2l.94; total
freight $16746. .
Look at it: ia.
Freight 472 miles,. ..............$ 1859
Freight 1879 miles. ....161 81
And yet some say it is anarchy to
being figureglike this TO the atten-
tion Of the people.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The following candidates will be nomin-
ated at said conventions: Governor, ieuten-
ant governor. secretary Of state, auditor,
treasurer, attorney general, three associate
Justices OF the supreme court, and clerk OF
supreme court.
The democratic county committees are
hereby directed to cali primary elections In
required by law for euch primary elections in
the respective counties and precincts within
the time required by law.
All electors who voted for Villa m J. Bryan
for president in 1896, or who intend to sup
port the principles enunciated in the plat
form adopted by the democracy in national
ntoa in Chicago In 1895
elections.
By order of the democratic state central
committee l.. A. ROsing, chairman. G. W.
Stanton, acting secretary,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22


At this writing It seems That war
between the United States and Spain
is inevitable. The presto lent has sent.
an ultimatum to Spain demanding
the withdrawal Of Spanish troops
from Cuba. The temper Of the Span
ish people is such that no attention
will be paid to it. III stilities may
begin BY tomorrow afternoon. It is
fifty years since the United States
engaged in war with a foreign foe.
There was much difference OF opinion
as to the justice Of the Mexican war,
but the people united when war be-
gan. And whatever people may
think-whether they believe war
could have been averted or not-now
that the conflict is at hand, all con-
siderations Of party should disap-
pear, and the administration should
receive the loyal support Of every
citizen. Unitedly the people will
stand by the government, for veal
or woe.
LATER-The Spanish government
yesterday gave Minister Woodford
his passports end he Immediately
left the country. The American
squadron set sail for Havana.
President Mckinley will call for 10O,-
600 volunteers. By the time this
reaches our readers, it is possible
that blood has been shed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

In q recent address Mr.. Bryan said
'Lincoln took an entirely different
view of our form of government and.
of the rights Of the people from that
taken by many who now claim to be
admirers of Abraham Lincoln. In d
letter in 1859 he says that republic
cans were BOTH FOR THE MAN
AND THE DOLLAR, BUT, IN CASE
OF CONFLICT, THE MAN BEFORE
THE DOLLAR They cannot say
that if Abraham Lincoln were living
today he would be in favor OF aggre-
gated wealth as against humanity,
because Lincoln draws the distinc-
ton himself. We charge the republi-
can party places matter above man
today; we charge upon the republi-
can party Of today that q great
trust stands higherin the opinion 81
that party than a thousand toilers
who ask the right to earn their daily
bread. + we attempt to apply the
doctrines OF Lincoln today they &C.
.cuse US Of raising our hands against
property n my friends We believe
'in both the man and the dollar, but
when there is g conflict Is We belieyeinl
the man before the doll r = EsSSss
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
Give the Children ! Drink. ].

called Grain-O. tits delicious, appe-
thing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked BY all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee but is free from all it's in-
furious properties. Grain-O aids diges-
ton and strengthens the nerves It is
nota stimulant but 9 health builder
and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about
as much as coffee. 10 and 25c.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The small frame barn back of l.. T.
Phillips store on the west side was
destroyed by fire shortly after mid
mig hit Tuesday. Two horses belong
ing to Mr. Phillips were in the barn.
One was saved, but the other burned
with the stable. There was no insur-
ance. 1t is thought that the fire is
Of incsndiary origin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC STATE CON-
VENTION

The demOcl attic state convention for the
state Of Minnesota is hereby called to meet
in the city Of Minneapolis on Wednesday,
June IS, 1898, at II O'Clock noon for the
purpose OF placing in nomination candidates
for all Of the state o ttces in the sta te of Min
nesota, to be voted for at the general state
election in November, 1898. and to transact
brought before said convention.
All the counties in the state of Minnesota
shall hold their respective, county conven-
state convention on Thursday. June 9, 1898.
The basis OF representation to which the
sew erai counties shall be entitled is hereby
county and one delegate for each 100 votes
and ma jOr fraction thereof cast for William
J. Bryan for president in the presidential
election in 1896,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The aggregate receipts and ex-
penditures Of the government from
the time the Di2gley bill went into
effect to and including March 31st.
and exclusive OF payments on &C.
count of Pacific railroad indebted
ness were, on the authority of Secre-
tary Gage, as follows: Receipts,
$o05, 123. AS; expenditures, $685.
712,349.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. It spoils their Sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when You please
and sleep like 8 top. Or Grain-O does
not stimulate. it nourishes cheers and
feeds. Yet it. looks and tastes like the
best coffee. Forsnervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O Is the per-
feet drink Made from pure grains
Get! package from 5 our grocer today.
VT In place Of coffee 5 and Sc
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
Judging from the Royalton Ban
ner last week, the first gun in the
republican senatorial nomination
fight has been fred.

Three great American wars began
in April. The French and Indian
war began with the building Of Fort
Duquesne by the French in April,
1854. The battle OF Lexington,
which opened the Revolutionary war,
was fought April 10, IT'S. Fort
Sumter was fired on April II, 1861.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
South or East; which,

0VuVA VI &oeS3 "AAS"
When trip is contemplated it is al
ways we'll to prepare in advance in order
to avoid little Inconvenience which are
often annoying. The two fast trains
leaving Minneapolis and st. Paul daily
via Wisconsin Centrallines for Milwaukee
and Chicago make close connections
with the trains east and south. Being
elegantly equipped with sleeping cars,
parlor cars and day coaches, they are
fully appreciated by the travelling public,
Your nearest ticket agent will give you
complete information. and furnish you
folder OF the Wisconsin Central lines.
@.s' JAS. c. PoND. G. PA.
r. :-..-... = :..=!= ~ Mil waukee. Wis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

Ii the country was as unprepared
for war month ago as some admin.
istration supporters claim, Cle>e-
lands Venezuelan message was a
tremendous bluff. A bluff is all right
when it works, however, and it worked
with England that time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

Here's a good story, says an ex-
change: A Missouri editor says he
stepped into the store of Il. business
man who did not advertise and was
surprised to find him busy. He had
the itch and Waterbury watch.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The republican state convention
will be held in st. Paul June 3Oth.
Morrison county is entitled to Is
delegates. The county convention
will be held June 23d.' =: il = -:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

We will pay a salary OF $1,000 per
week and expenses for man with rig to
introduce our poultry Mixture and in
sect Destroyer in the country. Ref. re
quired. Address, with stamp.
PERFECTION MFG. Co.. Parsons, Kan.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

Judge Searle has ordered a new
trial in the case of the ]. I. Case I'm
plement ca. against Peter Lauerman
and Marcus Maurin. The ownership
OF machinery in the Lauerman fac
tory is involved. The defendants
won on the first trial. Judge Searle
denied the motion for a new trial in
the case OF JAS. Gravel against the
Little Falls Imp. & Nav. Co. The
plaintiff received verdict tor dam
ages.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
FRIDAY. APR. %.
Our Circulation.

Printers Ink New York;: The Little
Falls, Mimi, H er al is creditedwith
the largest circulation accorded to any
paper in Little Falls or in Morrison
county.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22

The small frame dwelling on Third
avenue northeast near the parochial
school was discovered on fire shortly
before 4 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing. The firemen were soon on the.
scene, but the building was nearly a
total loss before the blaze was con-
trolled: An old gentleman named
r. 3. johnson, owned and occupied
the building. He rose about 3 o. clock
and built fire in the cook stove in
the summer kitchen, then returned to
bed,- 1t is thought the fire started
from the stove pipe: The HOUSEHOLD
goods on the first floor were saved.
The rest was a total loss. The build
ing was insured for $3.50 in the West.
chester Ins. Co.. First National bank
agency and the contents for $500, in
the Continental, f. S. Brown, agent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-04-22
Jerry Root Stabbed !.

Jerry 70 ot, NIGHT policeman q {
5Bemidji, was dangerously injured.
Wednesday Information is meager,
but IT is said that he was stabbed by
Robert Kinney. who killed bis
brother in drunken row in Gull
drum town about twenty five years
ago. Kinney served d years
term in Saltwater. sz 0
The herald., 1898-07-24

when the war was over. except Peter, who
was killed at Shiloh.
"These boys all came of good fighting
stock. for their father was a famous Indian
fighter, and was himself q veteran of the
war of 1872 and of the Mexican war. When
Western Pennsylvania was the frontier and
the Indian fighter and scout was the most
important and indispensable person In the
settlements, Charles Brandon, according
to all tradition, was one of the best and
most daring of all the active foes of the
hostile red men. His father was killed by
Indians when Charles was only years
old. He himself was taken prisoner by his
fathers slayers, and lived among them IL
years, hating them more the longer he was
with them. At the age Of 10 he escaped,
end, after learning his mother tongue,
spent most Of his time, until they were driv-
en- away to more remote regions, in hunting
and killing Indians. He was 81 years old
when the war Of 1912 came, and he was one
of the first to join the army. He was still
in the service when peace was declared.
1.-The third wife of this old fighter was
still living at Moundsville a year ago, hale
and hearty, at II. She was over six feet
tall and as straight as an arrow. OF her 80
children and stepchildren she then knew
positively the whereabouts of only 15 The
rest were scattered about the country or
dead Brandon's IS children were all sons
New York Sun.