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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
MRS. G0LNIK ARRESTED
Victim of Swan River Assault Dies,
and His Widow Charged
With Murder

were Mrs. Mathilda Gollnik, the wife !;
Lena Gollnlk and Mrs.. F. Mangels,
daughters of the murdered man G.
w. Willing, Thos. Cannon, Albert
Prezinski and wife, NJ. Pierzina and
Lawrence Koselka.
! There was evidently from the rec
evidence Of the witnesses, enough to
warrant the arrest of Mrs. Gollnik,
thereupon a warrant, charging Mrs.
Gollnik with murder in the first degree
was sworn out In Justice Gaudet's
court by County Attorney Cameron,
Immediately after the finding OF the
jury and the woman was lodged in
the county Jail. The woman did not
seem to be affected by the proceedings
whatever but 1t was sad scene to see
the mother taken from her three small
children Of five, seven and twelve
years, who were clinging to her.
The woman passes the larger share
of her time in Jail reading prayer
book.
She was bought before Justice
Gaudet Wednesday afternoon for a
preliminary hearing, but on her
request the hearing was postponed
until this afternoon at three clock.
She had not at the time chosen an
attorney to represent her, but since
has secured the services of Donat
Trettel and F. w. Lyon.
The funeral services of the murdered
man were held at the German Luth-
eran church in this city Tuesday
morning, Rev. Siegenthaler oficlat-
ing. The remains were taken to Elm
Dale and inferred IN the Lutheran
cemetery.
It IS thought that the instrument of
death used was lathing hatchet, as
the kind and size of the opening in
the skull, must have been made by a
tool Of this kind, although at the base
of the skull, the blows seem to have
been struck with blunt instrument.
There has been since the murder,
renewed talk Of the unpleasant rela-
tions which existed between the
accused and the murdered man: 1t
has been stated that threats to kill had
come from both sides. Several times
the woman had intentions to secure a
divorce, but the matter was always
patched up to certain extent. =
It is also said that the husband was
extremely hard OH his wife and
children, as to working on the farm,
and that as consequence some of the
children left home. And that when
Mr.. Gollnik was drinking he. was of a
very ugly nature, and simply
unbearable.
A reward of $1,000 has been offered
by Mrs. Gollnik for the Information
leading to the arrest and conviction OF
those responsible for the death OF hel
husband.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
IS DECLARED INSANE
Jim Cullen, a Resident Of
Benton County, Conn
mitted to Asylum

jim Cullen, supposed to be resi-.
dent of Minden town, Benton county. !
suffering from insanity, was brought
up from Royalton Wednesday, night,
at which place he had been taken
from Gregory, where he was found
praying on the tracks,, and could not
be induced to desist At a hearing
before Judge Shaw Thursday morning
he was committed to the asylum at
Fergus Falls. He was taken to the
institution on the noon train $ T ts-.1as-
day. His afiction is no doubt oausen
principally from alcoholism. Frank
Herman of this city knows the man
we'll, and says he IS married, and
owned considerable property in Benton
county, which, he says, IS the mans
home. But Cullen claims that he has
no particular home, having been
wandering around the country for
the past three years.
General delusions is tn. cause given
for commitment. He lmagines that
he has been travelling with a Snowman
who could do all kinds of wonderful
things, such as creating human
beings, making small dog into a
large one by taking the tips of its tail
and nose and with few remarks,
stretch the little one into the required
size OF dog. In fact, anything that
could be wished for would instantly be
forthcoming. He himself has learned
to some extent this wonderful art He
says that when he went through
Sartell 400 shots were fired at the train
he was on, and not window was
broken. As rule he and the show
man, when they wished to go any
where, simply went right out through
the air, and thereby saved much
time.
It is thought that with some time
spent at the asylum the unfortunate
man will become sane again.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
LITTLE FALLs-BRAINERD GAME

A meeting Of the baseball team and
fans was held Tuesday evening at the
city hall, at which Chas. Sylvester
and Chester Eaton were appointed a
committee to attend to the sales of
tickets for the game with Brainerd
which is to be played here next Sun
day. Lately the local baseball team
has not received the patronage 1t
deserves. The boys do not ask for
any donations, but believe that they
should be patronized to the extent tnat
they will not be forced to take money
out OF their own pockets to defray the
expenses Of getting an outside team to
play against. This much, at the very
least, they should be entitled to by the
class OF baseball they put up. Messrs.
Sylvester and Easton commenced SELL
ing tickets for the game Thursday
morning and so far have been meeting
with considerable success. All those
who attend ball games should be will
Ing to put up the paltry amount asked
Tor ticket, IN If there is no fence
around the ball park ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
JOHN KERICH'S ARM AMPU
TATED.

John Kerlch, Sr., was operated on
Wednesday morning for the removal of
the left arm at the shoulder. Mr..
Kerich has been suffering from cancer
in this arm for the past year, having
been treated at Rochester and st.
Cloud for the trouble -.
The disease mas advanced to quite
an extent, and the arm was removed
to allay the great suffering Of the
patient. The operation was successful
and Mr. Kerich is feeling excep-
tionally good. A cure IS hardly ex-
pected, as the cancer has spread
beyond the arm, but, nevertheless,
there is chance, and treatment will
be given the patient with that end in
view,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
APPRfClATlVf.
AcknowIsdg the Sup
port Of the Bryan volun-
teerS Of Minnesota

The following letter from the presi-
Dental nominee of the democratic
party is self-explanatory:
Lincoln, Nebr. Aug. 10, 1908.
Mr.. Charles E. Vasaly.
Little Falls Mimi
Ny Dear MI. Vasaly: Permit me
through you, to thank the members OF
the. Minnesota Bryan Volunteers for
their kind telegram OF congratulat1on.
Though I am somewhat tardy in ac-
knoWled ging "a, I appreciate ltsnever-
theless, and their enthusiastic support.
Please present to them my cordial
greetings and best wishes.
-" . Very truly yours,
w. j. Bryan.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Mrs. Mathilda Gollnlk is incarcerated
in the county Jail, charged with the
murder OF her husband, VIM. Gollnik,
who was assaulted in the early morn
ing Of August 18th, and who died
from the effects at st. Gabriel's
hospital Sunday morning at O'Clock.
The woman still sticks to her story
published last week to the effect that
the deed was committed by two
burglars because the murdered man
would not sign some certificates of
deposit. '--
Mr.. Gollnik was taken to the
hospital on the night of the COM
mission Of the assault, and operated
upon, and it was hoped that he might
become conscious. and throw some
light on the affair." Some improve
ment in his condition was shown for a
time, but he died Sunday morning
without having regained conscious
ness.
A post mortem was held Sunday
afternoon over the remains The top
of the skull was removed, and a part
of it has been kept for use in case a
trial is held. The left side of the
head was badly bruised.
Monday morning a coroner's jury
was impanelled, and after viewing
the deceased, an adjolnment was taken
until o'clock in the afternoon, so as
to secure additional witnesses. It was
decided not to have the inquest
public, and large number Of people
who had gathered to hear the evidence
were much disappointed
The coroner's jury came in some
after
following verdict:
AN inquisltlon, taken at the city
hall in the county OF Morrison, on the
18th day of August, 1908, before DR..
J. P. Chance, coroner Of said county
of Morrison, upon view of the body of
VIM. H. Gollnik lying there dead by
the oaths Of the jurors whose names
are thereunto subscribed, and by what
means the said VIM. H. Golln1k, or
person, came to his death upon their
oaths do say that the said VIM. II.
Gollnik came to his death by being
struck on head with some instrument
IN the hands OF some person or persons
whose identity is unknown and we,
the jury, do unanimously recommend
that the said Mathilda Gollnik, wife,
be held for action Of the grand jury.
''1n testimony whereof, the said
coroner and jurors of this inquest have
hereunto set their hands this 18th day
of August, 1908.
"Henry Bentfeld, foreman,
John T. Hoblit
T. M. Wilcox
NJ. L. Fixes
H. Hyson
A. K. Hall
JP Chance coroner -
Those who testified at the inquest
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
MAR

A beautiful wedding took place
Wednesday morning at 8 Q clock at the
French Catholic church.. when Miss
Regina LaChance, eldest daughter of
Mrs. Caroline LaChance was united
in marriage to William H. Clute, a
prominent young barber Of this city.
Rev. Father Lamothe performed the
ceremony, which was witnessed by a
large number Of friends and relatives
OF the contracting parties.
The bride was gowned in white
silk trimmed with lace and
passamenterie, wore a bridal veil
fastened with white chrysanthemums,
and carried white bridal roses. Miss
Anna LaChance, sister Of the bride,
was bridesmaid. She wore a light
blue organdie dress and carried pink
chrysanthemums. George Murphy was
best man.
After the ceremony the bridal party
repaired to the home of the bride s
mother, Mrs. Caroline LaChance,
corner of First street and First
avenue northeast, where sumptuous
wedding breakfast was served beneath
a large floral bell. Bright streamers
OF ribbons were suspended from this
bell, and were fastened to the
table, one to each plate.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady, and has lived here with her
mother the greater part Of her life.
The groom is young man Of many
good qualities and has been employed
in the A. German tonsorial parlors on
Broadway for the greater part Of q
year. Both have many friends, who
extend them their heartlest felicita-
tions. .
Many beautiful presents were re-
ceiyed by the newly welded couple.
The young couple left on the
Brainerd local at IL 20 O'Clock for 9
visit with Mr.. Clute's relatives in TT.
Ripley, after which they will 60 on
wedding trip to Rock Rapids, Iowa,
where they will make their home. S
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
DRIVING TEAM STOLEN
c. II. Clook Hires Livery
Team and Has Not
Yet Returned

F. P. FarrOW SWOre out a warrant
Thursday morning in Jusice Gaudet' s
court for the arrest of one C. H.
Clook, who is wanted for his failing
to return a team of horses and rig:
which he hired from Fa1row's livery
barn last Tuesday. The fellow, who
is stranger, is described as a man
about 20 years of age, light come ae
inches, weight about 100 pounds, was
we'll dressed in a light suit, and wore
straw hat. The rig is described as
being black driving team hitched to
a red geared concord buggy.
The stranger hired the team at the
local livery barn Tuesday morning for
the purposee of canvassing in the
thickly settled parts of the county. He
was told that Pierz and vicinity was
good territory, so he said he would 20
out there, and would return here by
5 O'Clock. On reaching Pierz he let it
be known that he was looking for a
suitable location to start a drug store
As this is just what Pierz wanted for
some time the citizens naturally got
busy and on Wednesday morning a
deal was struck with P. Poster of that
place for the purchase of his building
for this purpose. Mr.. Poster then
jumped into the rig with the man to
come down here to fix the papers to
complete the deal. Mr.. Poster had
business to transact at the
Kiewel Brewery SO the stranger
let him off there, saying that he had
to go little ways out in the country
but would be back in a short time to
fix the papers.
From here the stranger drove out to
Bowlus, passing through that place
about 8 80 o'clock that afternoon, and
again at 6 o'clock It is not known for
what place he is headed, but the
Swanville livery man said he saw the
same team going south from that place
at about 8 80 O CLOCK Wednesday even
ing. From this place all trace of the
rig is lost and although Mr.. FarroW
teIephoned to all the surrounding
towns, nothing new has been heard,
and it is feared that the fellow got
away with it.
Incidently the man left two board
bills unpaid, one at the Columbia
hotel Of this city, and the other al
: AoAA' 55s$st
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
RETURNED FROM WASHINGTON.

Royalton Banner: W. L. McGonagle
returned Sunday from trip to the
states of Oregon and Washington,
where he enjoyed five weeks outing.
Like the majority who visit the West
he liked the country and spoke with
enthusiasm Of the bracing quality of
the salt air.
Mr.. McGonagle noted the rapid
development Of the cities of Washing
ton and SAID that huge building opera
tions were under way in many places,
making that section greater and more
prosperous every year, although busl-
ness is not as rushed at present as is
usually the case. while the West
has serious draw backs SAID Mr..
McGonagle, II like it very much on
the whole. It has wonderful future
and is full of opportunities -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
FORMER LITTLE FALLS GIRL
MARRIED.

Norwood Tires: Our dentist, Dr.
A. G. Lestico, walked into the Times
Office Monday morning and being ac-
companied by Miss Cora Carley,
former teacher in our schools here, IN
troduced her as his wife. The doctor
has been up north to see farm he has
there and took trip into Canada. In
doing this he did not want to be
alone and utilized the occasion for a
wedding trip. The groom is one OF
our prosperous business men and needs
no further Introduction. His bonnie
bride taught grades Of Norwood
schools for three years and at Jordan
last year. She is a st. Paul lady Of
worth, work and success and not a
stranger to our village where she has
many friends to wish her long and
happy life with the doctor. They will
reside here and are at present board
ing at "The Cottage. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Miss Charlotte Joslin, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs A. e. Joslin of Royal
ton, was united in marriage to Rev.
w. F. Trussel of Champlin, MINI,
Wednesday morning at 6 O'Clock at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Rev. r.
A. Saunderson performing the
ceremony. A bonteous wedding
breakfast was served Immediately
after the ceremony, and the newly
welded couple left on the afternoon
train for wedding tour. They will
make their home in Champlin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Following demonstration unequaed in democratic conventions
Minnesota Governor John unanimously
ated Tor governor the Wednesday, Despite the
protests and the endeavor friends to fulfill his
wishes the sentiment all The original
men endorsing him for third term and especially
nepn countys attitude made certainty
The convention united and harmonious magnificent
ticket Will support the and splendid promised
all along the line. ~"
Governor johnson has accepted the nomination.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
YOUNG IS NOT DEAD YET.

Milo N. Young, candidate for re-
preventative, furnishes the Royalton
Banner the following short sketch Of
his life:
I was born about 81 years ago and
am not dead yet although it would
probably please a few If was. am
a farmer and never tried to cut a
wide swath, not wishing to get down
more hay than I could put up. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

A shipment of bass pawn was
received yesterday noon from the state
fishery department. by DR.! N. W
Chance to be planted in Rich Prairie
Fish lake.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Chairman a. p. Blanchard has
appointed the following republican
county committee -
I NJ. NJ Williams, chairman.
81. "a r ider, Little Falls.
Mark Murphy, RoyaltoI.
jacobson, Elm Dale. ss5
McRae, Swanville so
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
RICHARD ROSS MARRIED.

Walker Pilot: r. F. Ross, former
ly of Walker was, married on Wednes-
day, August 18th, to Miss Hilma
Engebretson a resident Of Pope coun-
ty, Mimi, and a teacher Of Pope
county The bride is normal school
graduate, where as student Mr.. Ross
first meet her. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
will take a honeymoon trip to. the
Yellowstone Park.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
FILINGS FOR COUNTY
OFFICES. u.
SOME

The following have filed for county
Offices: M. E. Barnes, republican,
supt. J. of schools F. w. Lyon, re-
publican, county attorney; Don.
Cameron, democrat, county attorney !;
Andrew johnson, democrat, COM
missioner 2nd district.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

A number of ladies were entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. l.. O..
Vessel in honor of Mesdames E. c.,
Iverson, w. NJ. MCGOWAN and 3. w.
Bennett of st. Paul, who are her guests
this week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

George Durkee, formerly of this
city, is now in the cement business
IN Idaho, with heaquarters at Spirit
Lake. Arthur Wright has been
associated with him. Mr.. Durkee is
visiting in the Twin Cities, and Will
stop off at Little Falls on his way
back west.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

81 News has been received here that
Miss Dorothy Larson, q former clerk
in the st. Paul store, is IL at g.
hospital IN Portland with an attack of
|pneumonia s:SS:se.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

The returns of civil service .ex-
aminations which were held on July
1st, have been received, showing
Harry Meyers, Jr., to have the highest
marks. He therefore has been
appointed substitute clerk for the local
postoffce, and will fill vacancies dur
ing the absence of local postofice
clerks. He will be entitled to the first
regular position that may present
itself at the local postoMce. It is not
thought that his present appointment
will interfere with his school work
to any extent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTH-
~ ERAN CHURCH.
F. j. Oehlert, pastor, 400 3rd ave.
northeast. Sunday services: Randall
8 80 a. M, Little Falls 2 80 p. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Dunn, Tuesday, August 18th, a
daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Bredfeld, Tuesday, Aug. 18th, a
1o,,rh<o,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. K.
Meyer, Saturday, August Is, daugh-
tor
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Miss Carley resided for several years
in Little Falls, and friends here offer
congratulations on the auspiclous
event. --.,,-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

They pay some baseball salaries over
the in Minnesota range country. Vir-
ginia pays Graham, who jumped the
Minneapolis team to take the job, $3.50
a month during the season, SIS the
balance Of the year and his house rent
contract. One other man is paid $3.50
month, three 1926 q month, and the
others 800 month. - Thief River
Press.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Ludger
Doucette, of Ripley, Tuesday, August
18th. a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Mr.. Ross has many friends in thi!
county, who will offer hearty congra
tulations on the happy event.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21
JOHNSON REN0MINAI'ED
Amid Scenes of Wild Enthusiasm,
Governor Again Chosen as
Standard Bearer

Governor-John A. johnson.
Lieutenant Governor-J. J. Reiter, Rochester
Secretary Of Slater. F. Lamb, Slayton.
State Treasurer-P. H. Nelson, Hibbing.
Attorney General-M. E. Matthew'S Marshall
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners-H. P. Bjor2e
Otter TaaCounty; Robert Nee, Faribault.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Several friends Of Col. s. r. Snow
were at the hotel Wednesday evening
to celebrate his Goth birthday
anniversary. The dinner party was
planned by the colonel, but his guests
surprised him with dancing party in
the dining room also. Music by Nelson
and Butler. and Miss Hazel Tourtil-
lotte
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Mrs. James Gordon was operated on
Monday afternoon for appendicitis,
and is doing as well as could be
expected
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Mrs. Daniel Campbell, Sr., of
Culdrum, an old settler Of this county,
was taken down with a stroke of
paralysis Wednesday morning. Since
the fall she sustained last spring one
of her arms was paralyzed, and it is
thought that the present stroke of
paralysis is due to this also.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Harting & Son have just had the
front of their store on Second street,
and signs, repainted.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Grodnik,
Tuesday, August 18th, daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs Julius
Klamert, Wednesday, Aug. 10th, a
son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

J. Hogle has accepted position in
the baggage room at the N. p. depot.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-21

James Lund has taken a position at
the West hotel as day clerk.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
TRUE REFORM RS.

True Reformers No. 1921 Colorado
Enterprise Fountain, meet frst and
third Monday at 1882 Arapahoe street.
C. NJ. Hughes Master. Mrs. NJ. z.
Riley, Secretary. Cooper building.
c. H. CLARK, Master.
C. NJ. HUGHES. Secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08

DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67.
month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1882
Arapahoe street.
C. A BURTON. W. P. R
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367,
G. U. o. of o. F.
Meets the first and third Tuesdays in
each month at Odd Fellows Hall 1870
ATapaho. street
Mrs Clarence Holmes 2139 Curtis 81
Worthy Recorder.
PAST GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL
NO. IrS, C. U. o OFO.F.
Meets the second Friday in each
month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1889 Arap-
ahoe street
WALTER SCOTT. @. &
Western Star Lodge No. l2S, U. B.
Of F., meets the first and third Tues
day evenings Of each month at 1882
Arapahoe street.
H. B. BROWN w NJ
R. GRIGSBY, Sec.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
KEYSTONE LODGE.

Keystone Lodge. A. F. & A. NJ, Hau-
IA, Wyo, meets the first and third
Tuesdays in the month. All members
in good standing are invited.
HENRY ANDERSON.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-08
PINION MESA LODGE

No 20, A. F. & A. NJ, Grand juno
ton, meets the first and third We'd
lesdays in the month.
J. E. HARRIS, W. NJ.
T. P. LANGDON, Sec, 139 Chipeta