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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-06-28
GUS. ENGLUND DEAD.

Gus. Englund. the we'll known
painter, who has been i'll for sever
al months past, passed away about
z o'clock last Friday evening. Tub
erculosis was the cause
The funeral was held from the
Catholic church at nine o'clock
Monday morning, Rev. FIR. Jas. J.
Woods officiating, the interment oc-
curing in the Catholic cemetery.
Mr.. Englund was about As years
old. He was born in Sweden and
came to this country when about 20
years old. He has resided in Red
wood Falls for many years. He
married Miss Mary Sheehan sew
eral years ago and leaves a widow
and two children-both boys.
Mr.. Englund was a member of
the A. O. u. w. lodge and carried
81, 200 life insurance policy in that
order.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-06-28
order for Hearing Proof of Will.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
y Redwood. S. In Probate Court, special
term, June 10th, 1905.
In the matter of the estate of Johan
Weiss deceased
Whereas, an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Johan Weiss, deceased. late of said county,
has been delivered to this court;
And whereas, Louise Weiss has filed
Herewith her petition, representing among
other things, that said Johan Weiss died in
said county on the 25th day of April, 1905
testate. and that said petitioner is the exec
utrix named in said last will and testament,
and praying that the said instrument may
be admitted to probate. and that letters tes-
tamentary be to her issued thereon;
1t is ordered, that the proofs of said in
strument, and the said petition be heard
before this court, at the probate ONCE in
said county on the 18th day of July, A. D.
1905. at / O'Clock in the forenoon, when all
persons interested may appear for or con-
test the probate of said instrument;
And ii is further ordered that notice OF
the time and place of said hearing be given
to all persons interested, by publishing this
order once in each week, for three success
sive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in
the REDWOOD GAZETTE, a weekly newspaper
printed and published at Redwood Falls in
said county.
Dated at Redwood Falls, the 10th day OF
June A, d. 1905.
By the Court,
TsEAL.7 GEO. L, EVANS,
46-3 Judge of Probate.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-06-28
CREAMERY SOLD.

The Redwood Falls creamery,
valued at 50, 400, has been sold to
the patrons of the creamery for
81 900.
This announcement was made last
Thursday. The sale was the out
come of more or less dissatisfaction
on the part of the patrons, who
claimed they had assisted in build
ing up the creamery, making it
what it is, and many of them not
being allowed to share in the prof
its. The stockholders admitted
that the creamery had long since
paid for itself and after a meeting
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-06-28

decided that it would be no more
than fair to allow the present pat
rons to become part owners. The
sale was then agreed upon.
A meeting of the present patrons
will be held in short time, when a
new company will be organized and
the stock parceled out according to
their desires.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-06-28

Jas. Stevenson is placing his choice
Strawberries on the market, and they
can be had by applying at Kuenzli &
Luscher's store, or leaving orders at
the residence. Phone 147-3.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-06-28

Miller and w. II. Gold, who we're
on the old board, declined to stand
for a reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Hallowe Frolicsfor the Youth

they lay aside their ghostly robes, and return to the parlor In pretty frocks and full dress.
 Then follows the supper, which Is spread with due reverence to the occn- sion. After the repast the guests return to the parlor. where all manner of ''spells' and lamentations" are invoked the clock strikes twelve the lights are suddenly turned out, and all the girls hold in front of their faces small mirrors (which have been provided by the hostess and her assistants before the lights were turned oub, with the anticipation of be- bapds who are supposed to come at the hour of midnight and peep over their shoulders.
 Then there are the tests. such as walk ing down stairs backwards In the dark, combing the hair for good luck--luck be- tug decided by the show of electricity that flashes and snaps during the pro cess of combing: and the throwing over the head of apple parings, he snatchlng of bites from an apple suspended from the ceiling on a string, the running round the house three times without stopping. while making three wishes in rhyme; and at last walking home backwards, and going to bed with the two big toes tied together, the object being to sleep the remainder of the night without breaking the string, for in sucn an event one's dreams will come true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
A LeaAet Album.
A UNIQUE IDEA FOR BOYS AND
 GIRLS TO WORK OUT.

GIRLS TO WORK OUT.
 Have you seen a "Leanet Album" yeti
 No? Then make one for yourself. Fol lowing Is the ''recipe":
 Take a large blank book-a scrap book will answer admirably-and make a col lection of autumn leaves from every sort of shrub, bush, tree, vine and plant. After these leaves have been nicely pressed (you must be very particular to press them so as to keep their perfect sbapes) then proceed to sort them for pasting in the blank book. Have all rose leaves on one page, ferns on another and so on.
 Reserve the last leaf in the book to be used for an index. Number the pages of the book, and in the index place the names of the leaves as they appear. If several leaves are pasted on one page designate them by figures or letters so that the indexing may not be in any way confused.
 Such an album will prove most interest ing as we'll as instructive, especially to boys and girls who are studying botany. And you will be surprised to find how few persons are familiar with the leaves of trees and plants when they no longer adorn the branches or vines on which they grew. Thus your index page will assist you in pointing out to them their mistakes.
 Not only is the "Leanet Album" h. structive, but 1t Is thing of beauty as well, for 1t contains all the graceful leaves in their perfection of shape and their exquisite fall coloring. No boy or girl who loves the things of nature can afford to be without "Leafet Album"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

cows into a neighbours pasture lot, and again mounted their steeds and rode on downward. Finchey, without the least inconvenience, carried the huge shed door over his shoulder, and Donald marveled that they had lifted a roof with ease and carried 1t without difficulty to the cow-shed
 cottage great black cat darted across their path and was on the point of hid ing itself in the heather when Finchey, seeing 1t, waved his wand and cried: Come, come, Cat Blacky' Without a sign of fear the cat trotted right up be- side him, and followed to town like a pet dog.
 Again, as they rode along a bat flew from the shadows of a clump of trees, and Finchey's wand was again in motion as he cried: "Bat, bat, fly in my hat" The bat whirled round and followed close behind them, not seeming to weary of the long distance over which they hurried.
 At the next farmhouse they stopped and Finchey put the cow-shed door over the spring, at the back of the cottage. Then, finding the milk-house door open, they went In, took the churn from its place and set 1t up on the ridge of the matched roof of the farmhouse. After piling farm implements against the door and setting on top of them a pail of water, so that when the master of the place would open the door his head would get a cold bath,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

mitted by the hostess, who is also ghost like in s white mask and sheet. The hall Is lighted by alcohol burning in a small cup, which Is hidden away inside a huge plaster mask of hideous appearance. The guests are motioned to the parlor mot a word being spokenD, where they are seat ed on chairs and sofas placed in circular rows about the walls. The parlor is In semi -darkness, being lighted by huge jack ianterns placed on tables in the corners. At the farthest end of the par Tor stands huge ghost, with arms ex- tended wide, i,s eyes slaring and mouth grinning. By the side of this ghost the master of ceremonies la boy who has been previously chosen to occupy the place. takes his seat after all the guests have arrived In sepulchral voice he ex- plnins thst each ghost" present will be requested to tell some thrilling experi- ence be has had in spookdom. The stories will begin with the boy or girl seated at the end Of the room nearest The ghost.
 Thus the guests rise one at time, each telling In his turn some blood curdling story, the approval and sppre- ciation of which the listening ghosts" manifest by long g-drawn-out groans and heavy sighs. After these thrilling mar ratives are finished the masked guests are bidden to upper chambers, where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

That mischief to vehicles was being done By rowdy crew who called the work
 fun. There's one thing true." old Mir. Brown
 chuckled,
 My own good boy Is in bed Sleeping the sleep of a well-bred boy, With no Halloween stun in his head. There's nothing like raising ones sons
 just right, And keeping them in off the streets at
 night" But just as he unused he saw out of doors A form past his own window run: He sprang to his feet-ran and peeped
 out
 Why, the form was that of his sonl The boy dragged a'ladder--'twas no small
 laborl- Into the yard of the next-door neighbor. He set the ladder up 'gainst the house, Then started to climb for shutter, When out from the window there thrust
 an armi
 The sight made old Browns heart A hand srssped his boy and held him Then quickly drew him in out of sight. old Brown dashed out. and In his great
 hurry
 He jumped o'er the high stone wall: Across to the neighbours he went in a
 furry
 To make a midnight call. Hello, theree' he cried. 'Let my boy
 free, Or you'll have to answer why to me-" The neighbor looked out and saw old
 Brown.
 "why, friend, is 1t your' he cried; "Jusr wait moment and I'll come down And we'll talk 1t OCT outside So, after a moment, he did come down And was met with the threat of old
 Browns frown.
 "why, friend, is it you" he cried. And old MT. Brown wagged his head. 'Your boyf-why friend. you must be
 asleep"
 The neighbor iaughingiy said. "I caught Smiths boy playing tricks on
 me, And I've got him now where I want him;
 see7" ''Smiths boyi" And Brown grew sudden
 ly red.
 "Upon my souil-is that sol Then thrash him within an inch of bis life Before you let the scamp go. Smith never did know how to raise his
 boy right And keep him in off the stree'1 at night" Just then . voice from the window above Called down. 'Is that you. dear dad1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

mischief; but not once were they over taken. With wave of his wand Finchey would insure his and Donald's safety.
 Long before dawn a wild. strange story went through the town, frightening chil- dren till they covered their heads up in bed-a story to the effect that two small witches were riding about in the air on broomsticks, followed by black cats and bats; that these two witches were pos sessed of evil powers and were robbing one house of shutter to give 1t to an- other and taking gates from fences to hang them over tree limbs or on chlmneys. And thus, till the approach of dawn. did the two merrymakers Finchey and Donald, terrorize the folk of the little Scotch town. But with the peep of day Finchey bade his friend and comrade of the night good-by, promising to meet him on the heath one year hence, at the place near his mothers cave. where they had met the evening before. Then calling to the cat and bat, the old witch's son was gone, leaving Donald standing in the middle of the street. wondering if he had been dreaming. Then, remembering his old granny, Donald thought he would ride the broom to her cottage and enjoy the shock and surprise the old lady would undergo at such an unusual sight. But the broom refused to go! It lay on the ground as inanimate as an ordinary broom might lay. In vain did Donald jump astride 1t and urge 1t to rise-it stub- bornly refused to budge an inch.
 Leaving the useless thing where 1t fell. Donald hurried to his granny's cottage. where he found a number of the neigh bors gathered. all talking excitedly about the weird witches and their ugly work" of the night just gone.
 In vain did Donald try to convince them of the part he had taken in upset ting the town, but all looked at him pityingly, while his old granny took him in her arms and carsssed his head, say- ing:
 Sure, my bonnie bairn has been be- witched. He has been out in the dark ness and the evil spirits have touched him with their spell"
 But I tell you l rode through the air on a broomstick, and the witch's son was with me-" declared Donald, excitedly. "I helped to do all the mischief-and what fun we had. too.'
 Poor, poor child" said Luckie Mac Gowen. "Tll put him to bed and send for his mother. If rest and sleep don't bring him about right, he will have to be taken to doctor."
 And so 1t happened that Donald's story of that strange Halloween night so many. many years ago was never believed. Hla family and friends always shook their heads and said: Poor DonaldI He waa bewitched r
 But on the night before "All Saints' Day" the children have been bewitched ever since that time when little Finchey set the custom of playing pranks and em- ploying magic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Language of Flowers.

Acacia-Friendship. American Linden blossom--Matrimony. American cowslip- Divine beauty. Four-leaved clover-Be mine Red clover-Industry. White clover-Think of me. Cockscomb-Affec- ton. Columbine-Folly. Daffodil-High esteem. Dahlia-Instabllity Dalsy-In- nocence Dead leaves-Sadness. Night Shade - Falsehood. Thyme - Baseness. Foxglove-Insincerity Garden Anemone- Forsaken. Jasmine-Separation Lady'a Slipper-Capriclous be- ty. Hawthorn Hope. Heliotrope - Devotion. Hemp Fate. Rose-Love. Ragged robin-Wit. Pansy - Thoughts. Orange blossoms Bridal festivities. Sweet Pea-Lasting pleasure. eye-Patience. Palm-Vic- tory. Oleander-Beware. Gardenia-Re- fnement Rose Geranilr1-Preference. French igold-Jealousy Passion Flow er-Religlon. Scarlet Poppy-Extrava- gance. White Poppy-Sleep Primross- Sadness. Lilac-Confdence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Of all the holidays during the year the merry, mischevous Halloween is the dearest one to the hearts of youth. On that night all constraint is forgotten and children young md old are out for jolly good time.'
 Ghosts-not the uncanny, Macbeth sort. but frolicsome and fairylike-abound everywhere. and the witch's spell is felt in the air.
 There are charms galore that work with magic mystery on the future lives of the boys and girls who in all good faith employ them between the hours of and 12 P. M. And what n gala time for all sorts of unique games and parties. The "Ghost Party" is an time fa- vorite that Is ever new and amusing. The Invitations are given verbally. those in- vited being bound with secrecy regarding the invitation and instructed to come each with white mask over the face and the figure wrapped in a white sheet against recognition.
 On arriving at the holse where the party Is being given the guests are ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Finchey The Old Witch's Son
 or The Originator of Halloween Frolics
Howe en Frolics.

hair stood on end, and his eyes stuck from his head. full terror But. after riding along for some ten minutes or more without any danger befalling them, he became quite accustomed to the strange method of travel and banished his fear. As he grew composed be began to ques- ton in his mind the unnatural powers of hls queer companion. At Inst, as they were nearing the habltation, he asked: 2
 '.Who are you, anyway that you can turn broomsticks Into flying horsesf'
 'I'm Finchey. the son of the witch who dwells wonder In the cave,' replied Finchey, closely watching the effect of his words on Donald.
 Now, this Information caused great thrill to pass through Donald. Although he had been taught by his parents to both fear and hate witches and all per taining to witchcraft, he felt deep ad- miration for this witch boy, and he real ized that he was having a most unusual experience. How all the boys would won- der when he should tell them of this nights exploit.
 .'This is All Saints Eve" exclaimed Finchey. "we'll make 1t time for com Ing generations to remember, and for the present generation to shake and quake over. Now, right here at hand is a matched cottage. Suppose we remove portion of It's roof and lay 1t over on top of the cow-shed. And we'll just carry the stable door down to the next neighbor- he may need it-till the owner sees 1t to go fetch 1t home."
 So, as they were now come to the cot tage of which Finchey spoke, they dis- mounted from the broomsticks, entered the yard, bodily lifted the roof from over the sleeping farmers head and set 1t over the cow-shed. And from the shed they took the door, after driving the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

It was many. many years ago. that an old witch lived In a cave in the heart of the rugged land of Scotland. She had but one child, merry little son, named Finchey. who possessed q most inventive mind
 One day, wearying of the monotony of his quiet life, he begged his old mother to allow him to sally forth and play few pranks on the Scotch people. who had used them and their kind very badly, Indeed. His mother consented, bidding her son to do nothing of a serious nature that might bring them into trouble. but to practice his arts in harmless fun. show ing at the same time his powers of magic in bringing nbout superhuman happen ings.
 So. touching a wand with her left hand while she munbled some strange words, the witch-mother handed 1t to her son and bade him set forth on hls mission of frolic just as the sun dropped behind the ledge of rock that sheltered their cave "Whatever you wish to do, simply wave this magic wand. and 1t shall accomplish your wish instantly" said she. But re- member, the charm lasts only for to- night"
 With happy laugh and waving fare well to his loving mother, Flnchey skipped out over the wild highlands to- wards the town. many miles distant. He had got only a short distance on his way when he heard footsteps behind him. Looking round he saw coming at a run a small boy about his own size. Finchey, fearing nothing human. waited for the strange boy to approach quite near. Within 6 few feet of Finchey the little stranger paused and panted for breath. his fast running having quite exhausted him. As 1t was now quite dark the new conner could not see the witchiike ap- pearance of Finchey, ana supposed him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
A Nature Corner.

In the autumn Nature prepares with an artistic hand many things In wood and dale, on mountain and at seaside for the boys and girls to gather in the form of . Fall Collection"
 As place for these things must be found in the house. let it be a spare cor ner of the boys or girls room or "den," If the latter exists. In this corner one may display artistic and unique taste in original arrangement. To begin with, one should go to the woods and cut several pretty branches from trees that are full of yariegated foliage. Place these branches upright fin the Mature Corner" and twine through them a wild grape vine. Fix here and there an old birds nest. iAs birds build fresh little houses every spring, there is no harm In taking the abandoned ones that are to be found everywhere in the trees.)
 Then adorn profusely with your cat tails, goldenrod, prince's feather, ferns. grasses, grainheads and winter berries. These make an artistic and pleasing dis- play. Red haw and sumac add to the variety and color. Then come innumer- able pods and nut burrs. These should be strung in such a way that they can be draped over the tree branches. About the foot of the tree branches, on the floor, pile in . round mound of brightly tinted pebbles, pine cones and sea shells.
 If the boy or girl making Mature Corner" has friends living in different parts of the United States and Canada, he or she may write to them for treas ures to be found only in their especial localities. From Florida will come . festoon of gray moss, a palmetto leaf and a bit of the palmetto fbrous bark and some of the berries. Mayhap tiny alli- gator (dead md stuffed) will accompany these Southern contributions to your "Na- ture Corner" From Colorado will come a number of the beautiful mineral speci- mems that will add sc much to the col lection. From some of the Middle South ern States will be sent box of holly and mistletoe as soon as they are ready for gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
BY MAUD WALKER.

to be a common lad like himself
 'T'm lostl" he exclaimed in frightened tones. .I started to go to town this morning to visit my granny; but got off my road, and can't find 1t. I've been wandering about all day"
 Well, I'm off to town now" replied Finchey. 'You may bear me company If you wish to-
 "Oh. thank you" cried the little fellow. But, may I rest a bit before startlpgf My legs are most done for"
 "Oh. we'll ride If that'll suit you," said Finchey. with as much assurance as If he had n coach and four waiting.
 Ride whatf" asked the boy, whose name was Donald MacGowen.
 "Why, broomsticks, if you have no other choice" said Finchey. Then he waved the magic wand and immediately two long brooms came sweeping over the top of the heather
 Ride broomsticksi" exclaimed Donald. And he looked incredulous.
 ''Why notf' and Finchey touched the broomshcks with the wand and they be- gan to switch about like restless horses. Here's your mount" he added, offering one of the fractions sticks to Donald. Then he jumped astride the other stick which rose at once in tho air about four feet from the earth. Donald, feeling the spell of the witch boy jumped astride the broomstick and together the two rode off over the heath like birds sailing through the air. "oh, I'm afraidP' cried Donald, holding to the broomstick wildly. 'Just see how this things goes"
 Well. you didn't expect 1t to stand still and carry you to your granny's, did you?" asked Finchey: 'I told you we would ride to town-and now we're rid ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Old Mir. Brown in his big arm chair Sat by the open grate, Watching the glow of the bright wood
 blaze
 I'll the hour grew very late. He was listening to sounds that came
 from the street Made by the tramping of many boys feet. Twas Halloween, the day of the year When boyhood becomes 80 unruly; That teachers. parents, friends and foes Together wish most truly That all the boys were past twenty one, And through with the pranks they all
 call finn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
RIDDLES AND ANSWERS.

have an eye, yet never see; Without sense. am sharp and bright; never work, yet am never still. For. I'm busy day and night.
 (The needie.p Riddle-a-riddle, goodness knowsi It is always dressed. But 1t never wears clothes.
 IA Thanksgiving turkey.) We are all kept in prison. Till let out to be eaten: Or to have our poor bodies Into thick oils beaten.
 Answer.-NutnL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
Why Papa Brown Changed His Mind.

Pm not Smiths boy at all; I am me, Your own little Good-Jimmy lad. I was out playing Halloween tricks, you
 see,
 And our kind neighbor has laid for me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29
MICE:

"Ah, ha, Sir Cat, hows your royal nibs7 What was that you just now saidf Well, we would advise you, for your own
 good,
 To put eyes in the back of your head. And you might practice up on smelling
 bit.
 As well as your hearing and sight: Especially since the mice are all out On a spree tfis Halloween night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-29

Finchey and Donald again set forth. fol lowed by the cat and the bat.
 In town they put things topsy-turvy, and 1t took the inhabitants a week to set things straight again. Several times they were pursued by the good, but exasper- ated fathers who saw them In the acts of