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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04

A meeting of the fourth-class post
masters of the county was held at
Postmaster Peterson's residence in
this city last Thursday. An organi-
zation was effected with Mr. Rasmussen
as president and Alex Newdall as
secretary and Mr.. Newdall was also
elected a delegate to the state meeting
in Minneapolis tomorrow. Those who
attended the New Ulm meeting were
Rasmussen of Evan, New
dali of Golden, Carlson of Hanska
and Hermann of Essig.
At the Brown County Sunday School
convention in Springfield last week
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, E. J..
Ruenitz of Springfield; vice presidents,
F. Nicholas of Springfield, A. Chris
Ter of Sleepy Eye and Mrs. A. 81.
Lienhard of New Ulm; secretary, Mrs.
Eleanor Fritze of Sleepy Eye; trea-
surer, Julius Rieck of Springfield;
superintendent, Rev. Sauter, A..
Clausen, Miss Anna Schmidt Fred d.
Pierce, L. 81. Tosch and 81. Bendixen.
During the reading of the various re-
ports at the convention it developed
that the German Methodist Sunday
school of this city had the largest en-
rollment of any Sunday school in the
county.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04
NOTES FROM HANSKA.


Fred Chambard and son, Everett,
are transacting business in Mime
apolis this week; likewise attending
the Fair.
Mrs. Silver Kolstad is spending the
week with St. James relatives and
friends.
Chas. Winkler's brother arrived
here from Minneapolis Sunday after
noon. He will remain here several
days.
A goodly number of Hanska folk
went to La Sale Sunday to attend the
band picnic.
Bert Halvorsen has gone to North
Dakota to accept employment.
Caspar Olstad drove over to Madelia
Monday evening and from there went
to Minneapolis. He will return this
evening.
Chas. Winkler has purchased the
old Throdahl place.
The dance at OIsen's hall Saturday
evening was largely attended.
Dr. and Mrs. Wood will leave to.
day for roundup of Minnesota Is
great Fair.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04
FIGHT IS ON IN EARNEST
Railway Stockholders Contest
With State Commenced
Yesterday.
Great Array of Eastern Lawyers
Pitted Against Attorney Gen
eral and His Aides.
Validity of Two Cent Fare and
Commodity Rate Laws to
be Thoroughly Tested.

The suits, brought by the stockho1-
ders of certain railroads doing bust
ness in Minnesota to enjoin the state,
the railroad commission and the rail
roads themselves from putting into eff
feet the two cent passenger rate and
the general commodity rate law enac-
ted by the last Legislature, we're star
ted before JudgeLochren Of the federal
court in ST. Paul yesterday.
The suits are the most important to
be tried in this state in years and it is
for that reason that great array of
lawyers has been brought west from
New York to battle against the state s
rights to enforce it's own laws.
The first question to be taken up will
be the states demurrer to the stock
holders complaint. This question in
wolves the right of anybody to enjoin
state official, and when the demurrer
is overruled, as it is apt to be by a
man Of LOchren's trend of mind, the
way will be prepared for the states
appeal to the federal circuit court.
Argument will then begin on the
merits of the temporary Injunction
which was granted by Judge Lochren
in May.
The state has met the affidavits Sc
cured by the stockholders to show
that the proposed rates are confisca-
tory and is prepared to show that the
reductions will not cause material, if
any, loss in revenue to the companies
From reports made by the companies
themselves the state will show that the
revenue from passenger traffic has not
decreased under the two-cent fare ar
rangement but have actually increased.
The Minnesota receipts for local bust
ness only during the first two months
that the law was in operation were
81, l3l POS, whereas the receipts for the
same period in 1906 on the three-cent
basis were only $97S,312. The pas.
senger revenue for May and June in
Minnesota on both local and inter.
state business was 81, S31,8O6 and the
revenue for the same period a year
ago was only 81, 706,086.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04

The commodity rate has not gone in
to effect, but statisticians for the state
show that its maximum schedule will
give the companies higher revenue
a ton per mile in Minnesota than they
are now receiving on their business as
whole.
These affidavits will be the basis of
lengthy arguments, and unless the
case is adjourned again it is expected
to last all the week.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04
CUTTING FILES ANNUAL REPORT
County Superintendent Tells Of the
Educational Work Of the
Year.

There are eighty-four school dis
tricts supported in Brown county by
public funds, and according to Super
intendent John Cutting these eighty
four school districts have an enroll
ment of Att pupils These pupils
are looked after by 1872 teachers, only
twenty of whom are males.
The average monthly salary paid to
male teachers is $50 and the average
pay accorded to female instructors is
S42.96.
The value of the schools and appar-
atus is placed at 1903, TOO and the value
Of the libraries at 81, 00O Only sixty
seven schools are equipped with
libraries.
The total Indebtedness of the school
districts Of the county is S36,3O7 and
with the exception OF Sc, 307 all of this
is confined to the independent districts
of New Ulm, Sleepy Eye and Spring
field.
At the beginning of the school year
in 1906 the districts had on hand in
cash something like S42, 900. They re-
ceived during the year from special
taxes, state aid and other sources the
sum of SsS,00O, making total for
school purposes of $40. 59l.6 OF
this sum nearly 100000 was expended
during the year. Teachers salaries
alone amounted to $55. 295.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04

l.. G. Ives, pioneer resident of
Brown county, has sold his farm in
Stark township to AL. Sherman. Mr..
Ives had owned the farm since 1861.
Despite Manager Quane's threats to
put it all over the Arlington Grays at
Henderson on Saturday, the Grays
won over St. Peter with score OF s
to 6. Bartos was in the box for St.
Peter and pitched magifcent ball, but,
as was the case here, his support failed
him at a critical moment and per-
mitted the piling up of five straight
runs in a single inning.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04

Chas. Schwab in banquet address
at Philadelphia the other evening
made the statement that there can be
no financial depression of long or
serious duration. "Whenever there
is a serious crisis" he says, "some
one always steps into the breach and
relieves the situation. Wall street at
present is prejudiced. !"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-09-04

The Misses Frieda and Helma Mel
son returned to their Madelia home
Monday. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Jensen.
Mrs. Fennefoss entertained the
Ladies' Aid Society Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Gilly came over from Cotton
wood Saturday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Ellanson.
Chris. Strom, the village marshal,
went to the cities yesterday
Mrs. Silver Kolstad pleasantly enter
tanned number of her lady friends
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Becker and sister have gone
to Belle PLANE to spend few days
with their mother. Miss Mamie will
remain and attend school there.
Mr.. Smesmo, one of the rural mail
carriers, has been granted a two
weeks vacation. He will spend it in
Minneapolis, Rochester, Bismarck.
North Dakota, and other points.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06

"~--'rf~'se' ..k+
Led by nfe aud drum eorps. escorted
by the Sons Of Veterans, ACCOMPANIED by
the Relief corps and long s.ae OF seAool
children bearing wreath OF siergresa
and flowers, U. 3. Grant post h.s-ssi 10
Soathyiew cemetery last Thursday after
noon To decorate the fiag-msrked graves
OF the comrades over whom taps had
sounded in the biyouse of the dead.
George Clark headed the procession as
leader of the drum corps, whose martial
music was made by +. A, Phillips and J.
ID. Laport, fifers; T.. v. Parker, George
White and Henry Bagley, snare drum
mers, and &. w, Hayward, bass drum
mer. George Fisgg Was officer of the
day for the post and NJ. v. Chadwick
color bearer. Under Commander Norman
Joined by those in carriages, numbered
about 40. The Sons Of Veterans were
led by Commander Ransom Slack and
their color bearer was Fred Bryant. In
their van was corps Of eight men, who
three times fired q salute at the close Of
the service, held at the grave Of George
b. Putnam, q member OF Company q, sth
Vermont regiment, who died Nov. 20,
1854.
On every soldiers grave was laid
wreath Of the evergreen he wore so jaun-
tily to the war as a badge OF his state,
and the line, reforming, marched to the
urn OF the Relief corps whose impressive
service was closed with a benediction by
Rev. DIR. A. l.. Cooper.
Nothing seemed more beautiful and
more In harmony with the holy senti-
ment OF the day than the band OF chill
dren carrying the wreaths OF the old sol
diers and learning the first lessons OF pa
triotism in honoring their eountry's
defenders.
the exercises, which were opened with
prayer by Rev. Samuel Knowles.
Appropriate selections were sung by
quartet composed OF L. s. Brigham, A.
IL. Beedle, Miss NJ. Blanche Sparhawk
and Miss c. Kate Howard; and Master
Fred Goodwin was also heard in solo
that brought rousing encore. Miss
WinIifred Mann gave an excellent read
7 ing on Decoration Day." and dozen
I little children, with Master Paul Russ
I low as color bearer, went through very
pretty exercise with flags and flowers
that included Rotations and the chorus
singing OF "America.
/ The orator Of the day, Col. j. ii. Lucia
of Montpelier, was unable to be present
on account OF throat trouble that for
babe his speaking, so that the time of
an address was agreeably occupied by
Rev. Mr.. Knowles and Rev. Fraser Metz
ger. The former based his remarks on
the bouquet OF Is carnations bought by
the children of the first primary with
money earned by themselves-the red
and white flowers symbolizing the stripes
OF the flag and inspiring the speaker with
thoughts which he clothed with language
as fiowery as the bouquet he held.
Mr.. Metzger dwelt upon the memorial
character of the day, with its remem-
brance of past trials and sacrifices, past
glorious achievements as source OF
strength in meeting and overcoming pres
emit difficulties and nerving us to en-
counter the problem Of the future in thu
spirit OF the fathers, which triumphs II
the end.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06

Mr.. Cary drives span OF new gray
horses.
Dix J. Camp is in shape to saw logs
once more.
Mrs. Emily Jenness was guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Parker last week.
Mrs. Guy Durkee and three children
visited her parents in East Roxbury last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Fletcher visited
their daughter, Mrs. Jones Steele, re-
Gently.
A. A. Osborn of North Tunbridge has
bought an air-cooled engine to run his
printing presses of the G. H. Taft agency.
This vicinity was greatly startled last
Thursday forenoon by fire. Herbert
Corse's house was wholly consumed, with
part OF the household goods. They have
the sympathy of all.
Mrs Ernest Downing, Oldest daughter
of Herbert Bean, passed away last week
Tuesday about 10 o'clock. The funeral
was held Friday, Rev. E. G. Clarke OF
East Randolph officiating. Interment was
at Randolph Center. She left husband, a
little boy about two years old, father,
mother, brothers and sisters to mourn
her loss. The family have the sym
pathy of all.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06
Death Of S. w. Sumner.


Seryl w. Sumner passed away at 8
O'Clock the night OF Memorial day after
barely weeks illness with a stomach
and liver trouble that terminated in
bronchial pneumonia.
He was taken sick the 22d of May, his
57th birthday anniversary, and two days
before had started, with Mrs. Sumner, to
drive to Warren to see an aged uncle,
Godfrey Sumner, now in his SD year.
On the way, he complained OF not feel
ing well and, reaching Braintree, they
decided to stop at the house of his broth
err, Martin, that night and go on the next
still felt unequal to the journey and they
drove back home.
As they were intending to establish
themselves soon at their farm in Brook
field, Mr.. Sumner attended to several lit
tie matters Tuesday about the residence
of his wife's sister, Mrs. George L. Spear,
with whom they had lived through the
winter, and seemed to be troubled by
no recurrence of his attack until Wednes-
day morning, when he was plainly in
dangerous condition. DR.. A. c. Bailey
was summoned and later DR.. Ellis of
Brookfield and DR.. Goodrich of Barre
were called in consultation, but all rem
edies proved unavailing.
Mr.. Sumner was born in Braintree,
the son of Samuel Wilson and Lucy Mar
TIM Sumner and had spent his entire life
in his native town, Brookfield and RAN
dolph. He was man OF most kindly ma
ture, ever ready to lend helping hand,
and was held in cordial friendship and
esteem by all who knew him.
| He married Ida Parish Of Brookfield,
who survives him, and he left two broth
ers, Ira Summer, baggage master on the
Central Vermont railway, and Martin
Sumner of Braintree. His father was a
soldier in the Civil war and died in Fred
ericksburg.
The funeral was from the residence OF
Mrs. Spear on Randolph avenue Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Fraser Metzger of Beth
any church officiating, and intermeni
was made in West Brookfield cemetery
I The bearers were A. H. Beedle, G. l.
Martin, R. III. Slack and Frank Morse
The service was largely attended BY
friends from Brookfield, Braintree anc
Randolph and there was a profusion o
most beautiful flowers. Among thos'
present were the venerable uncle OF thu
deceased, Godfrey Sumner, and Franz
Carpenter and wife of Warren.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06
10 Ladies' so, 81 inch

Beautifully made Up in the latest t
fashion, guaranteed Taftsta, very to 81
sk;rt. Reduced from $500 to $4.OO
on each garment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06

occasion 20 bless uncle Avery a. he was
iamiiiariy called, for having interested
them in outdoor life in Greensboro,
whereby they have found health and true
enjoyment in abundance, lie believed
IN being near to Natures heart and
there he found true happiness"
"Gather ye rosebuds while We may, Old
Time is still flying" was the sentiment
OF the Randolph woman's Literary club
saturday afternoon, when il was delight
fully entertained at the home OF Mrs. X.
Il. Mcintyre from : To 5. Mrs. Fannie
Lewis, who was TO be one OF the host
esses, was unable to be present, but there
were "a members in attendance and ten
guests. The roll call was responded TO by
some humorous quotations, and "Humorh
was the subject of the afternoon. Each
member and guest was presented with an
attractive program, ON which appeared q
eolored picture of a most beeomingly
gowned lady with list OF questions,
the answers TO which were the names OF
dress materials and proved very anus
ing. parody on Tennyson's Brook"
was next read by Mrs. l.. A. Russlow,
and lesson in geography was conducted
by Mrs. w. Z. Lamson. Selected readings
were given by Mrs. +. q. Ham and,
although very humorous, were true to
life. The last ON the program were conun-
drums which necessitated deep thinking.
Refreshments were served and most
enjoyable social hour followed. This
subject was a new feature and much
enjoyed, all feeling that "A little nom
sense now and then is relished by the
best OF men,"
The Monumental News contained in a
recent issue tales OF woe TO the extent
OF two pages regarding lost or delayed
shipments and the annoyance and dam
age to business resulting from the pres
ent lax and careless manner OF handling
freight. Among the sorely tried Is A. +.
Lamb OF this place, who tells his expert
ence as follows:-s'I have three pieces OF
granite shipped from Barre Oct. 81, that
have not reached me January Z, although
the distance is only little over 80 miles.
/ also had a 3-ton monument shipped
from Mortified Nov. 10. 1t reached me
Dec. Is. This is distance OF is miles.
This job went to Pennsylvania and was
finally located in western New York, and
then returned to Randolph in damaged
condition. These are the worst cases,
but have had others of lesser Importance.
hope something may be done to help us.
There was no fault in the marking Of the
monument; il was marked with brush
and paint" The pieces Of granite
from Barre finally landed here about the
goth of April, or six months, lacking two
weeks, Of the time they were started on a
30-mile journey. One shipment OF two
granite markers from Mills & Co. in
Montpelier was to have been received by
Mr.. Lamb so that they could be set be-
fore Memorial day but have not arrived
vet. The complaint is general and such
freight service is beginning to be consid-
cred an intolerable nuisance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06
NORTH RANDOLPH
A Card.

We wish to thank the friends for their
help and sympathy during the sickness
and burial of our baby, also for the
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bean.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06
A Card.

We wish to thank the friends for their
help and sympathy during the sickness
and burial of our wife and daughter, and
for the flowers sent in.
E. w. Downing.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Bean.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06

Ladies' hair work. Mrs. II. H. Bean,
Chestnut ST., Medford, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-06-06
For Sale.

The large two-story brick house,
known as the Mansion House, in the
village Of Randolph, with large
she'd and barn attached, roof all slated
and in first-class condition. Will
accommodate five families, beside a
large barn and storage room. A first
class investment. Also a Cottage
Hous, in good condition. These
hol Sc belong to the estate Of the late
William Bass.
A N HllRRhRn hhmr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-08
Center.

Miss Myrtle Quiett visited her broth
er Grover in Kansas City and saws he
intends spending his vacation at the
jamestown Exposition.
Miss Vernie Allen returned to her
home at Kellerton last Tuesday after
pleasant visit at the home of II. C.
Quiett.
Mr.. Allie has been moving meadow
for Mr.. Boyce.
Mr.. Frazier called on Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Thomas Monday.
The Misses Boyce have lady friend
visiting them during the Chautauqua.
Mr.. VIM. Smith and Johnson were
business callers at Pine Grove.
Miss jamie Evans uses the letters
g-r-a-h-a-m considerable in her writing
nowadays.
F. CARRIER and family attended the
Garden Grove reunion.
Sim Evans and F. Gittinger exchange
harvest work.
Some of our thoughtful farmers are
selling their land and purchasing
cheaper and newer land.
Mrs. Martin, of Leon, aud her son
Thos. Martin visited at r. Martins last
Friday.
Ira Keim has the refusal of John
Muses. farm another year.
F. Gardner had business at Leon Sat-
urday.
A few years ago one of the candidates
on the republican ticket for county
attorney requested Geo. Smith to sup
port him, as he was poor and his family
needed help. Geo. ran his hand in his
pocket and gave him so cents. And the
attorney was as able to work as Geo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-08
New Manager at the Poultry Plant

W.. R. Grace, who has been the efici-
ent manager of the big plant of the
Clarinda Poultry, Butter & Egg Co. in
this city for the past year, sent ia his
resignation as manager some three
weeks ago, and on Monday he was re-
lieved by Mr.. ]. L. Rickard, of Mary
vile, Mo-, who has been in the employ
of the company as travelling auditor.
He has taken charge of the plant and
will move his household goods to this
city about the first of September. We
extend cordial welcome to the new
manager. During his residence in this
city Mr.. Grace and his estimable family
have made many warm friends and
everyone will be sorry indeed to see
them leave Leon. He has as yet made no
definite arrangements as to the future,
but may continue in the employ of the
company at another place, going this
week to Clarinda for conference with
the officials. The company was loath to
part with his services here, but the
work was very exacting and he did not
feel that he could afford to remain as
manager.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-08
Mrs. Lee c. Claver.

The body of Mrs. Lee C. Claver was
brought to Leon, July 9th, from En-
poria, Kansas, at which place she had
been making her home with her daugh-
ter, Lydia Logan.
Miss Lee G. Chastain was born near
Owensville, KY, April 20, 1922. She de-
parted from this life July 25th, that
making her So years, months and 26
days old. At the age of II years Mrs.
Claver emigrated with her parents to
Pullman county, Indiana; at the age of
Is years she united in faith with Christ
and the Christian church. She was
married to John L. Claver, July p, 1874.
To this union was born nine children,
six girls and three boys. All of the
girls and one boy still survives her.
The two Oldest boys died in infancy.
In 1856, Mrs. Claver, together with
her husband moved to Decatur county,
Iowa, in which county she lived until
1908, when she went to make her home
with her children.
Mrs. Claver was taken to the Cannon
cemetery and her remains lain to rest
July 2Sth. Just II years ago that day
Mrs. Claver buried her husband, who
died from the effects of cancer on the
face. The cause of Mrs. Claver's death
was old age together with a stroke OF
paralysis
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-08
Sleepy Hollow.
timothy

Tom Guthrie was binding timothy
for Alma Poole Monday.
Homer and Kenneth Frazier were
Leon callers Saturday.
Julia Horney and Lulu Marvin spent
Sunday with Cecil and Annis Guthrie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Still left on Mon
day OF last week for Buffalo, Wyoming,
where they are going to make their
future home,
Friend Horney who is on the sick list
is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Townsley are in
Ringgold county this week.
Mr.. James Anderson and family were
visiting friends near Pleasanton Sun
day.
James Marvin and family and Marion
Stanford and children were Leon callers
Saturday.
Will Mcdaniel returned to the east
from a visit with his parents last
Thursday.
Clyde Marvin stole march on his
friends and slipped off to Ottumwa Sat
urday p. M. Rumor says he issnot COM
ing back alone. l.i -
7. ]. Guthrie sold his farm to Garden
Grove parties last week. !.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-08
Mrs. Vim. Bruner.

Eliza J. Eastman was born in Licking
county, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1887, and died at
her home in Decatur City, Iowa, July
25, 1907, aged 70 years, months and 21
days. She was united in marriage to
VIM. Bruner August %, 1860. To this
union were born twelve children
six boys and six girls. Two sons
and one daughter have preceded the
mother to the other side. The children
were all present at the funeral, except
one son who lives in South Dakota, and
one daughter living in Virginia, who
were unable to be present. The hus-
band and father with four sons and five
daughters, forty grandchildren and one
great grandchild ana three sisters, are
left to mourn her loss. She was con-
tverted when but child, and always
lived consistent christian life. She
was highly esteemed by all, and will be
greatly missed by everyone who knew
her. The funeral was held at the M. E.
church, conducted by Rev. W. B. Cox,
her pastor.