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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
CHILDREN MEET NEW PRIEST
Rev. Father Gregor Will Take Charge
Of Winona Parish.

WINoNA, M1NN.-Rev. Father Joseph Gregor
has been appointed by Bishop Cotter pastor Of
st. Johns parish in this city. He comes here
from Polk county we'll recommended by Bishop
McGOlr1ck Of Duluth He was met at the train
and given reception by children Of the par
ish at the schoolhouse.
Deputy Revenue Collector S. c. Lobdell has
been in the city this week enforcing the collec-
ton of back licenses from clubs and societies
giving dances at Philharmonic hail. part Of
the entertainment at which has been the selling
of beer. The Philharmonic society has bar
license and it supposed this would apply
to lessees of the hall. but Lobdill rules other
wise. The license required is $50 year. and
where it is not taken out in the month IN which
the dance is held, penalty of 30 per cent is
added. Lobdill collected several hundred dol
lars here and there IS more to come.
The directors of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen and the Degree Of Honor in Minnesota
have elected W. 3. Anderson Of this city the
past grand master workman, as attorney fol
the next year.
Winona banks have decided to institute the
Saturday half holiday, and will begin on. Apri
l. For several summers the banks closed OF
Saturday afternoons. but last summer there
was disagreement and no early closing. 1T Il
now expected to make the Saturday half-holida!
effective the entire year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
PLAN TO DEFEAT CONNER?
Sioux City Paper Publishes Startling
Political Story.

SIOUX CITY. IOWA.-The newspaper owned
by George D. Perkins of Sioux CITY. Governor
Cummns' chief opponent for the republican nom
nation for governor, publishes startling polit1-
cal story in which it la said that Governor
Cummins' supporters have planned to defeat
Congressman Conner of the tenth district for
denomination. The Cummins men will regard
this as an attempt to create fight between
Conner and Cummins. The account published
says details of the plan We're discussed at the
Midland hotel Fort Dodge, after the, Cummins
rally there Wednesday night: 1t fs said that A.
S. Wood, chairman of the republican county
committee Of Pocahontas, Is leader in the at
tack on Conner because Conner would not rec
ommend the appointment Of Captain Joseph
Mattison postmaster at Fonda. 1t Is further
asserted that Wood and others interested went
to Fort Dodge to confer with Cummins about
the pilot" 49,. ..:-ya. g.-:%'cs -
1t is stated that the plan is to bring out
favorite and then combine their strength
The said to be considered as likely candi
dates Gilbert S. Gilbertson of Forest City
state treasurer; Senator Warren Garst Of Coo1
Rapids and q. @. Stevenson Of Rockwell City.
An epidemic of suicides seems to- exist fl
Sioux City. In the last ten days four persons
have attempted suicide, two successfully. Twt
died from taking rough rates, cut hi
throat and another turned on the gas. The las
died yesterday after swallowing poison. havin,
read how another died in that way. He woult
give no other explanation than to say he wa
tired Of living. ON general principles.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
STARTS A PAPER
ON NOVEL PLAN !. !
MARTIN o. HALL BEGINS PUBLI-
CATION BEFORE TOWN BUILDS. N
Founder Of Mohall, N. D., Now Visit
ing in Christiania, Tells Norwegians
How He Made a Success of Doubtful
Venture and of Conditions in His
Home State, Where Fatherland Is
Strongly Represented in officialdon.
sneoial Correspondence of The Journal.

Special Correspondence of The Journal. =
Christiania, Norway, Feb. 4.-One Of North
Dakotas leading citizens of Norwegian descent
is visiting here with his wife. 1t is Martin o.
after NJ o. Hall-Mohall. e., IL.
NJ. 0. Hall was born at Ringsaker, but went
with his parents to America at the age or 5
years and grew up in the oldest and best-known
Norwegian district In Wisconsin-Dane county.
At the age Of IA years he decided to travel
westward his own account. After having
gone thru commercial college in st. Paul, he
was engaged in business in several Minnesota
cities. He also held public positions, among
them judge Of probate and member of the state
prison board, an office he held for ten years
and to. which he was appointed by Governor
knute Nelson.
Mr.. Hall is the publisher Of the Mohall News.
Its fifth volume begins this year, tho the town
is only four years old. In response to the
question as to how this could be Mr.. Hall said:
How He Built Town.
Yes, it may appear a little strange, but II
happened thru the manner In which the toWH
was established. When the district thereabout
which consisted Of government land, was openeC
for settlement about four years ago, l WAf
convinced that the site where Mohall is now
located the right place for founding a city
established. Afterward 1 began the publication
of the News without a single subscriber ant
without there being any people within lont
distance. Everyone who settles In newly
Openeu ulstrlcl VI sofeihnSh Aaiiu nAoSt SA''
their address in advance. I secured list O.
all the applicants and began to send them tn
paper thru the mail long before they came t.
the place. This such surprise to then
that many sent me their subscription money a
| once, and before any town existed except o.
the map had 400 cash subscribers.
| 'Mohall now has railway connection wit
| the leading places In the northwest thru
branch of the Great Northern which passes thru
the town. A new line from another direction
| is to be built go that the town has good pros
poets for the future. 1t is built up largely b.
| Norwegians, just North Dakota, as Is wei
known, Is one of the states in which Norwe
gians are best represented -..<> ~
Hall, with display Of pride, then sal
that Of the fifteen state officials elected at tn
last election less than seven Norwegian
Among these are one of the judges of the s,
preme court Edward Engerud, Congressman 4
J. Gronna, the two railway commissioners, Chris
Hansen and SteDne, State Treasurer Angus
Peterson and Attorney General G. R. Erich.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
SUIT AGAINST FARMER
Proceedings at Ortonville Reveal an
Alleged Swindle. :; =

. oRTONvILLE. MINN-Thru a suit brought
here it has been revealed that. several farmers
In this vicinity. both on the Minnesota and
Dakota side. have been victimized by smooth
swindler who made a trip thru here last Sep
TENDER. 49, ,s..-.~ u. .-~~. ~ 2. =.
The man, it is said. called on many farmers,
representing that he had a sure cure for lumpy
jaw In cattle. He would leave sample package
Of the remedy, taking the latter's receipt ano
making the farmer the agent for the patent
medicine. A few weeks later the farmer would
receive consignment of goods Of various kinds
and still later bill for them. One farmer re-
ceived bill for $14s, which he refused to pay
and suit was brought to recover the amount.
During the trial it developed that the sup
posed receipt for the sample package was
cleverly written pronissory note and In ad
dition an order for large amount Of medicines
such as barbwire linament. ,heaye cure, condi
ton powders, egg producers, calf dehorners
SPAWN cure, etc. .&. s. .@
It is not known how many were victimize
by the swindle as many Of them have quiet
paid the bills presented to them rather than fac
| tie publicity and notoriety that would follow
| resistance of the claim.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
EDITORS CLOSE MEETING
Parker Man Elected President Of South
Dakota Press Association.

MITCHELL, $. D.-:W1th buffet luncheon
and dancing party in the city hall last evening
the meeting Of the South Dakota Press associa-
At the election Of officers the only contest
was the presidency. Emmett DowdeM with tn
drew as candidate, and the contest lay be-
tween Levi Wait of Armour and c. b" Hack
EFT Of Parker. Hackett was elected and It was
later made unanimous on motion Of Mr. Wait.
William R. Donald Of the Britton Sentinel and
G. J. Ronald Of the Clear Lake Courier were
reelected vice presidents: Edgar eNcDaniels OF
the, Flandreeu Herald, was elected treasurer
end John T.. .Cogan of Sioux Fails was re-
elected secretary. The executive somnittes was vas
Woonsocket News J D: Reeves Of the Groton
Independent, and Will Colvin of the Vermillion
Plain Talk. - -. s..-5= 49,,
Several papers on topics pertaining to The
newspaper business were read and a general dis.
cussion followed each. E.. j. Mannix Of Sioux
Falls presented his methods Of competing with
the cataiog houses, and it was discussed from
| the advertisers standpoint as to the way In
which 1t would affect advertising in news
papers. :. .,cLt5. -, -
State Superintendent Kramer appeared before
| the association and presented his views Of the
injection Of ethical and moral training in the
public school, asking the support of the news
| papers in this direction. IL 2; - So
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
CHASTITY FIND IN WOODS
Mutilated Body Discovered Hanging
from Tree Near Range Town.

BESSEMER, MICH.-The head and upper part
Of mans body found dangling from limb
in the woocs about mile south of the Mikado
mine. The head had several bullet holes and
while hanging the body had evidently been at
tackled by wolves or other beasts. The body
could not be identified. .~.... .s...
A Finlander came to the boarding house
at the mine last fall and getting no employ
ment, left his trunk. saying he would 60 anc
look for work elsewhere. He did not return
and it is supposed he persisted in the woods
and that it was his body that was found
There is nothing in the trunk that gives clue
to the mans identity. The authorities believe
| for the bullet holes in the head
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
CONSCIENCE TROUBLED HIM
Man Sends Check to Railroad Agent for
Stolen, Ride.

RED WING, MINN.-Thomas Thayer, local
agent for the Milwaukee, received letter from
a young man living at stewartyille, Mimi, en-
closing q check for S1.15.s About year ago,
the writer says he rode from Red Wing to Lake
City and return without paying any fare, and
ever since his conscience has bothered him
greatly He writes:
not settling the account sooner. I am a Door
boy, but want to pay my way"
The rural mail carriers of Goodhue county
held their annual meeting in the A. o. q. W
hall in this city and elected the following of.
hcers: President. j. H. Drew, Red Wing
vice president, T. D. Seward of Zumbrota: sec
rotary and treasurer, P. j. Duran, Red Wing
executive committee, T. D. Seward and J. r
johnson Of Zumbrota and Emil Boxrud Of Good
hue; delegates to state convention, J. R. John
son and T. D. Seward of zumbrota; alternates
Fred ]. Peterson Of Frontenac and Charlie:
Manson Of Goodhue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
FARM HELP NEEDED =,
Early Operations Begin for an In
:. creased Wheat Acreage. ..-

ARLINGTON s. D.-The favorable weather
Seeding operations in this, part, of the state
will begin early. Many farmers contemplate in
mand for competent farm help at good wages,
and as spring approaches. the demand will In
crease. -.
department at Washington that two more rural
free delivery routes will be established in this
| county soon as mail boxes are put In place
will make six rural free delivery routes fol
this county. go - $3.50 ,"~
Rev. Mr. Spade, a revivaist. accompanied b,
| Mrs. Miley, vocalist, are engaged in a serie:
of religious services here. The meetings are
largely attended and much good is being &C
complished. = '.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
ARGYLE''S SCHOOL
TO Be DE: DEDICATED CAT J }
NEW INSTITUTION WILL BE FOR
MALLY OPENED TONIGHT.
Exercises Include Addresses by State
Superintendent Olsen and Other
Prominent Educators-Building Cost
$4,000, and Is Regarded as One Of
the Most Modern Schools in the Red
River Valley. 49,. - . ...-.. s.. 49,,
Speoial to The journal.

Argyle Mimi, Feb. 24.-Argyle's new high
school, will be dedicated tonight with aDpro.
pirate exercises conducted under the direction OF
j. W. Olsen, state superintendent OF scnoois'
who will be the principal speaker.
There will be large attendance from neigh,
boring towns, and the citizens of Argyle VIII
be out in strong force. Features OF the pro
gram will include brief addresses by u. n.
NORM, the architect and builder, and D. Rob-
ertson, president of the board of education
The new building cost 900, and Is con.
is finished in oak. 1t Is two-story structure
with a basement The attic is .ftted for a
gymnasium There are nine grade rooms, q high
School assembly. room, laboratory, office and =
brary. 1t is said to be the most modern school
building in the Red River valley, and one OF
the best in the northwest
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
MAY BUILD SUMMER RESORT
Business Men Of New Ulm Consider Big
49,. Enterprise. "a -sE

NEW, ULM, MINN.-There is q movement on
foot among several business men Of this city
to build a summer resort on a section of land
adjoining the southern part OF this city. The
project Is something that has been talked Of
for about year and II brought to a conclusion.
will give to this city one Of the prettiest spots
in the state = - up#&HE:.fN e@=ti4& NJ
The land lies along the Cottonwood river some
distance above where it. emDties into the Min
nesota and Is banked In BY steep bluffs which
Virgin forest. It is expected that dam across
the river. at the narrowest point will force the
good depth filled with an abundance of fish such
as are found in the Minnesota and Mississippi
rivers, '.s = --.-.-r r." ..-..s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
= PROBE FOR FACULTY ONLY
Wisconsin Investigating Committee
VIII Not Bother Student Societies.

MADISON, WIs.-The legislative inyestigat-
ing committee on university affairs is creating
a stir. The social committee OF the faculty has
CARNATIONS regarding their social conduct. The
Inference the fraternity men gather, from the
circular letter was that the faculty has become
somewhat alarmed over the Investigation and
especially the questions relating to fraternities
and their conduct and wanted to be- on the
safe side. ,,,,,..,,...s.;y,.., - al
The fraternity investigation viii not amount
to anything. however Senator Wylie says that
the committee had no desire to cause any
trouble for the fraternities. u ..,,...a..
"These fellows belonging to the fraternities
are spending their own money said the chair
| are spending their own money" said the. chair
man. "That is not our business. But these
faculty fellows are spending the money OF the
people Of the state" ~ "-E
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
FOUR WANT MAYORS CHAIR q.
Election at Black River Falls Promises
. to Ra Exciting. y

=. BLACK RIVER FALLS, w1s.-There prom
Uses to be one OF the liveliest elections here
this spring that has been held In many years.
There are at present four candidates for mayor
F. W. Cole, present incumbent; B. H. Bright,
son Of former Mayor Bright; J. Fl. Lewis, former
postmaster, and W. +. Murray, president OF the
First National bank. 49, ,.t ...-s. ~
Feeling has been running high here because
the present administration has allowed the sa-
looms to resume the slot. machines which were
thoroly cleared out by Methodist preachers last
year : Some Of the people ARE demanding that
the city clerk and marshal shall be elected in
stead Of appointed as is now the case. st.z ;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
SERVE NOTICE ON ROAD:
Receivers Of Widell- Finley Company
Would Force Illinois Central.

MANKATO, MINN.-The Illinois Central road
having refused to reconsider its withdrawal
from its agreement with the receivers Of the
Widen- FINLEY company to take the latter crews
now under way, the receivers have served a
formal demand on the road that It take the
crews and equipment and complete the CON
tracts: at the same time waving the conpa-
ny,s rights under its contracts: with the road
This demand is based on certain provisions in
the bridge contracts, and the receivers hope sby
this to avoid losing the penalty of $25 day
under each contract.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
WHEELS CRUSH OUT LIFE
Milwaukee Brakeman Run Over and
r- Killed at Leroy. sz-

AUSTIN, MINN.-Harry Plumb, a Milwaukee
freight brakeman, was knocked from boxcar.
while switching in the yards at Leroy, MINI.
he was switching cattle-car near the stock
yards, and while climbing down the side Of the
car. was caught by tile projecting gates Of the
chute leading to tthe yard lost his balance
and rolled directly under the car. One truck
passed over his body. He was IS years OF age
and had been in the employ of the road about a
year His parents live here, where his father
is yardmaster for the Milwaukee company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
~ CHECKS ARE WORTHLESS
Billings Police Are Looking for Re.
-. cent Visitor to City. " .

. BILLINGS, MoNT.-The police Of this city
wanted charge OF passns alleged Wert
less checks on Frank Meyer, a junk dealer OF
this city. Fefferman, it is claimed. represented
% ee OF od
from Mr.. Meyer giving him check In the
sum Of sos therefor. He also, it is said OBJ
tanned $40 in cash from Meyer on another
check. 80 - .-..r. '-.-
When the checks were presented at the FRS,
National bank it was learned that Feffermar
time he had left the city and has not yet beer
found. -. .a-' ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
SCOUT RECEIVES MEDAL
Jamestown Man Is Recognized for Most
i DISTINGUISHED Gallantry.

JAMESTOWN, NJ D.-w. H Down. has re-;
ceiyed from the. War department q gold medal
and medal Of honor; ribbon awarded under an
act Of congress TOT each Of the twelve scouts
for most distinguished gallantry in. an action
at San, Miguel de, LMaynmo, Luzon, Philippine
islands May 70 1sss Mhifh resulted IN The
occasion Private Downs and eleven other scouts,
without waiting for the supporting battalion to
aid them or to get Into a position to do SO.
pletely routed the enemy, who were In such
position that they could only be carried by
frontal attack, ,.f IL. = 80 az NJ ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24

HoY's DETECTIVE BUREAU, SUITE 6l4-515
Phoenix building; 20 years continued expert.
ence In Minneapolis; legitimate business
solicited; reasonable rates: best Of references.
Both phones.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN
Alma City Man Meets Instant Death at
GAINESVILLE,

MANKATO, MINN.-George Hofeld, retired
business man of Alma City. about 20 years of
age, was instantly killed by east-bound train
on the North Western at GAINESVILLE today. HIS
team took fright and crossed the tracks in
front Of the train He was prominent Mason
and leaves a wife and four children:
Kruse Bros clothing store was robbed or h1tS
pairs of pants and others goods valued at nearly
S4Oo last night, by some person believed to
have been hiding In the store when locked for
the night
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
LIFTED THE LID
Cumberland Saloonkeeper Fined for
Violating Sunday Closing Law.

CUMBERLAND, WIs.-John Tester was
brought into Judge Doolittles court yesterday
saloon on Sunday, was arrested and fined $40
and COSTS which he paid and was released. He
Is the man who was fined $50 short time ago
for operating saloon here on a dead man 8
license.
team broke thru the ice and was drowned.
skriber hadza close call himself, but managed
TO escape.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
> HOSPITAL FOR SIOUX FALLS
Catholic Society May Build $4,000 In
stitution on Bond Issue. ..e<z

SIOUX FALLS, s.. D.-The business men OF
Sioux Falls are. considering proposition which
has been made. to them by Catholic sisters,
in the city. 1t is expected early action on the
proposition will be taken Bonds WIN be issued 4s
construction Of the proposed new hospital. Bust
ness men are asked to purchase these bonds,
which will draw 4 per cent interest, to be re-
OF a longer term Of years, the intention Of the
society being to ultimately own the hospitak
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24

Bungy's body was found beside the track
being other injuries, It Is said that two Indians
had ordered Buhgy to leave the reservation
and not to return. under threat Of death: The
road near the track, just above where the body
was found. and in the snow near there were
Indications Of a desperate struggle.
The theory is that the InSians met Bungy
walking back to the reservation along the rail
road tracks; killed him., and placed his dead
body where passing train would mutilate It.
No arrests have yet been made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
- JUMPS IN FRONT OF TRAIN
Despondent Farmer Sells Farm, Then
49,. :. Commits Suicide.

ELYSIAN, MINN.-Worrying because he was
unable to buy back his old farm, which he had
recently sold, Edward Moore. farmer of Ley
ington township, threw himself under the wheels
of train at LIE, Sueur Center and was instantly
killed. Moore had sold his farm intending to
purchase larger one, but the thought of leav-
ing the place which had So long been his home
caused him so much worry that it is believed
his mind became unbalanced.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
MURDER rs SUSPECTED
Authorities Investigate Death Of Indian
Found on Track.

PINE RIVER, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the
circumstances surrounding the finding OF the
Lake reservation, have Increased the suspicion
that Bungy met with foul play and that his
Track to hide the crime. Two other Indians are
suspected Of the murder. II murder it was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24

A Methodist Minister Recommends
Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
We have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in our home for seven years,
and it has always proved to be re
liable remedy. We have found that it
would do more than the manufacturers
claim for it. It is especially good for
Group and whooping cough.
Rev. James A. Lewis,
Pastor Milaca, MINI, M. E. Church.
Chamberlain IS Cough Remedy is a
certain cure for Group and has never
been known to fail. When given as
soon as the croupy cough appears it
will prevent the attack.