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The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
kniahts TempIar concIave.

Pueblo.--Following custom which
!as long prevailed in other states, the
knights Tomplar of Colorado have ar
ranged to hold Il state concla re in Pu-
eblo August 26th and 9th, at which
time it is expected that something like
1000 members OF this organization, ac-
companieI by as many ladies, will be
here for two-days sojourn. largely
given up to amusement and entertain
ment. This state conclave will be Il
small edition of the great triennial
conclaves held by the knights Tenn
plar of lhe United States. The trien.
nial con clave in Denver in 1892 was
the means of bringing 100000 visitors
into the state.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
What Did He Mean7

For number Of years a bitter feud
had existed between the Browns and
Perkinses. next door nsighbors. The
trouble had originated through the
depredations of Browns cat, and had
grown SO fixed an affair that neither
party ever dreamt of making up"
One day, however, Brown sent his
servant next door with peace-ma king
note for Mr.. Perkins, which rea4:
MIR. Brown sends his compliments
to Mr.. Perkins, and begs to say that
his old cat died this morning"
Perkins written reply was bitter:
"Mr. Perkins is sorry to hear of
Mr.. Browns trouble. but he had net
heard that Mrs. Brown was ILL., :
Harper's Weekly.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Treatment of lnebriates,

Albany, N. YIN a bill introduced by
Senator Cobb and Assemblyman Filley
ii is proposed to create a commission
to study the treatment of inebriates
and persons addicted to the excessive
use of narcotics. and their relation to
the commission of crimes. The COM
mission is instructed to advise the Leg
islnture as to the eXpediency of c.tab-
fishing n state institution for the care
of such persons. OF the seven persons
who are to make up this commission
the governor is 10 appoint three. the
Senate two of its members ant the
House tvs men. beFs.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Death of Colonel Carpenter.

Denver.-Col. Lewis Cass Carpenter,
graduate in many professions and one
of the best known men in Denver,
among the older residents, died at his
home in this city Friday morning from
an attack of cardiac dropsy at the age
of seventy-two years.
Former Congressman from North
Carolina. Union soldier during the
Civil War. postoffice inspector, revenue
collector. attorney and newspaper edi-
tor, were few Of the characters
played by him during a crowded and
.adied life. OF late years his princi-
pal business has been that of pension
and patent attorney.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Candidates Too Well Known.

It was just after the opening of the
polls for the election of mayor in a
New Jersey town that two Irishmen
met and began discussing the chances
of two candidates for aldermen.
ut will be close race between Nc
Glory and Adolph Mink" said the first
Irishman, to which the other rejoined.
How is ii. Clancy. that in so many
votes it should be nip and tuck be-
tween McGlory and the Dutchman
Mink?"
"Well. I'll tell ye." responded the
first Irishman; Its like this: They're
both Of 'em very unpopular min. Nc
Glory and Mink. If We knew wan ye'd
be certain to vote for. the other; and
both of them are blamed well known!"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Fire at Denver Pest House.

Denver.-Saturday morning, shortly
before 10 o'clock, the womcn's dormi-
tory, the kitchen builiing and the wind
mill at the Denver pest house, on Sand
creek. six miles northeast of the city
were completely destroyed BY fire, the
damage being estimated at $4,000.
Mrs. Inez Livingston, the nurse in
charge. had ample time TO make her
escape with her little son and the
seven patients who were housed in the
building wEen the fire bIGke out.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Perfectly Plain.

With all the impartiality of the par
tisan. Prof. Price set forth the con-
tentions of both political parties re-
garding the tariff.
At the close of his talk he was sur
rounded by the fair members of the
Woman's Current Events club.
20 Prof. Price," cooed the fairest.
thank you so much for your perfectly
lovely talk! l understand all about
the tariff now. It's just like lovers
comparisons-the free-traders are the
other girls!'-Sunday Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Diplomacy.

"Why do you make practice OF
predicting bad weather."
Its the safest plan," answered the
professional prophet. "If the bad
weather prediction comes true, people
have to admit l am right, and II the
weather is pleasant they feel too good
natured to care whether l was right
or XrQng"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Not Born There,

A Washington man. whose business
had brought him to New York. took a
run not long ago into Connecticut,
where he had lived in his childhood.
In the place where he was born he
accosted a venerable old chap, Of
some so years, who proved to be the
very person the Washingtonian sought
to answer certain inquiries concern
Ing the place. AS the conversation
proceeded the Washington man said:
II suppose you have always lived
around here?"
"Oh, no." said the native. II was
born two good miles from here"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Marble Consolation.

"Never mind. dear" said the authors
wife. "the world doesn't appreciate
you now, but some of these days it
will see things in different light, and
give you big monument; and If it
should not, you just keep up your life
insurance, and I'll see to it myself.
You deserve monument, If ever man
did"
And then he said 1t looked like rain,
but he thought he'd risk 1t outside
awhile, anyhow"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
To Save Trouble.

A Connecticut man tells Of two
Irishmen from Boston who, while driv-
ing through the state named. observed
that many of the barns had weather.
vanes in the shape of huge roosters.
Dennis" said one Irishman to the
other, can ye tell me why they al
ways have a rooster an niver hin
on the top of thin barns?"
Sure" replied Dennis. Its because
of the difficulty they'd have in col
licting the eggs"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

There 10 Catarr in this section of the country
than ali other diseases put together and until the last
few years supposed to be incurnble. For great
many years doctors pronounced local disease and
prescribed local remedies, and by constantly falling
10 cure with local treatment II
Science has proven Catarrh To be dis
and therefore requires ional eatment
Hairs Catsrrh Cure, manufactured by F. Cheney
Co., Toledo, Ohio, ia the only Constitutional cure on
the market 1t Ia taken internally In doses from 10
drops to teanpoonful. 1t acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. they oner one
hundred dollars for any 1t fails to cure Send
for circulars and testimonials.
Address: FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by DrugEists, 75c.
Take fairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

Consul James e. Dunning of Milan,
reports that during the first six
months of 1907 the total emigration
from Italy amounted to 452,32S souls,
of whom 195,19S went to other Euro
pean countries and countries of the
Mediterranean basin. and 257,13O
crossed to trans-oceanic countries.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

and was helpless as child. The
urine was discolored and though !
used one remedy after another, was
not helped until l used Doan's Kidney
Pills, and I was so bad then that the
first box made only a slight change.
To-day. however. l am well man. at
81. and owe my life and health to the
use OF Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
One of the SIuhts.

do you intend to remain in the city
long?" inquired Mrs. Brache.
mo. we merely stopped over to see
the sights" replied Mrs. Gunson.
'Indeed?" exclaimed Mrs. Brache.
"Well, you really mustn't go until
you've seen my husband"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Away. Time to Reform.

No man is wholly bad, and in all
lives some moments come when the
vision presents itself of worthier
and happier life which might be lived.
What is needed is courage to make
the start, for. while life lasts, 1t is
never too late.-E. C. Burke.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
The Editor of the Rural New Yorker,

than whom there is no better Potato Ex-
pert in the country says: "Salzer's Earli-
est Potato is the earliest Of 80 earliest
sorts, tried by me, yielding 46i bu. per
acre. Salzer's Early Wisconsin yielded
for the Rural New Yorker 1856 bu. per
acre See Salzer's catalog about them.
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS
and this notice to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and they will
mail you the only original seed catalog
published in America with samples of
Emperor William Oats, Silver King Bar
ley, Billion Dollar Grass which produces
Il tons per acre. Sainfoin, the dry soil
luxuriator, etc, etc, etc.
And if you send lic we will add pack
age of new farm seeds never before seen
by you. X. & w.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

lifting a h avy
weight q sudden
pain shot through
my back and after
that l was In con-
slant misery from
kidney trouble. One
spell kept me in bed
six weeks. My arms
and legs were stiif
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Safe to Postpone.

Frost-"Procrastinat may be b
fault, but if you put off doing certain
things you never have to do them ALL"
Snow-"Mention one"
Frost-"Well, going to funerals, for
instance"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
A Neat Epitaph,

An American who enjoys doing the
cathedral towns of England tells of an
amusing epitaph in the church yard Of
Tetbury, in Worcestershire.
A marble slab, prominently dis
played. has this legend.
Beneath lie the remains of several
of the Perklnses, late of this parish.
Particulars, the last day will disclose.
Amen"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Cold and Calculating.

Ascum-"Did you actually have the
nerve to propose to that Boston girl?"
Yerner-"Yes. told her my heart
beat wildly for her alone and"
Ascum-"She didn't believe you?"
Yerner-"No; she reached over and
felt my pulse"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Oisqusted Rats.

Bacon-I see 1t is said that rats are
judges of music.
Egbert-I guess that is right. We
haven't had one In the house since we
got the phonograph.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
pexil,a parninu Needle.

Larry-"Look out f'r TIL darnins
needle fly. Pat! They say thin thlngsll
sew up a mons ears
Pat" 'Twould be Godsind, thin,
II wan were t. loight on tn seat iv
y'r pants
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
ONLY For the Poor.

Boozey-"De Salvation Army's goin'
t give free dinner to de poor tomor-
row."
Oozey-"Are you goin'?'
Boozey-"Naw. It's only fer dose
wot have t work fer livin'."
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

Only unselfshness wins affection:
only toll achieves success; it is only
the courageous heart that does brave
deeds-T. Farquharson.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Whv no Ear7

miss Martha" said young girl to
a crusty old friend of the family, my
chum, Sally Smethuret. is going to be
married. She has taken an uptown
fiat"
did she." demanded Miss Martha,
have to go out of her own neighbor-
hood to get him?"
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

If the opportunity for great deeds
should never come. the opportunity
for good deeds is renewed for you day
by day.-Farrar.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

Ell you haf money to trow to der
b.rts, i'd iss appropriately to hant i'd
to der goldfinches.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

You ought to be satisfied with nothing
less than Natures laxative, Garfield Tea.
Made of Herbs, it overcomes constipation,
regulates liver and kidneys, and brings
Good Health.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces In
nsmmaton, aays pain. cures Ind collc 2oc bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
a WELL MAN, At 81.
The interesting Experience Of an Old
Settler Of Virginia.

Daniel 8. Queen, Burrell Street,
Salem, Va, says: Years ago while
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Sees in the Dark,

II tell you," began the first club
man there never was cat like my
wife"
"Oh, come, now" protested the
other, that's pretty rough thing to
say"
"Oh, you misunderstood me.
mean to say it doesn't matter how
dark 1t is when l get home, she can
always see what my condition is."-
Philadelphia Press.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
Tint is LAXATIVE BROMO DU1SISE. Look for
IN. signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the World
to Cure Cold In Ono Dny. &c.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

In looking out for No. 2 widow
looks out for No. 1.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
Get Busy,

"It costs to ADVERTISE,
Some person says.
But what of that? This much 10 nat:
1t always pays.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

a Sore Throat or Cough,
II suffered to progress, may affect the
lungs. Browns Bronchial Troches"
give immediate relief
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

Be wise to-day; It's madness to de-
fer.-Young.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is gunrn n tced to cure any case
OF Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding Pies In
to u Us money refunded. b0c.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13
IN JEOPARDY.

Willie Mouse-Just my luck! No
rudder and the wind blowing me right
into q bunch Of cat-tails.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

w. Willie-I see automobiles have
been introduced in Borneo.
T. T. M.-What do you think will be
the result?
w. Willie-An increase in the num-
ber of wild men.
The Springfield herald., 1908-03-13

important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
East Darling

Oct. 20.-Geo. Cunningham and
family leave this week for Montana,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Cunningham has secured
large station. Their many friends
here are loath to see them leave. The
new operators are already here.
Don't miss the meeting at Darling
school No. "a next Thursday evening.
Chas. e. Anderson returned home
from Sweden last week, and is still
single. But, we don't know how long
he will be so. -
The mail carrier on route 6 is tax
ing a vacation and his wife is sub.
stituting. She is right on time every
day.
Weather is fine, and the farmers are
busy with blowing.
. Cattle buyers are here, and cattle
will soon be all sold. Hogs are bring
ing>a good price this fall.
Riverside park farmer is building a
new barn to replace the one that
burned last summer. It will not be as
large as the old one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
GREEN PRAIRIE

Oct .N.-Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Hall
of Little Falls were callers here Sun
day.
Miss Pearl Eckerson was the guest
of friends at Randall few days this
week. :~
Miss Minnie Anderson of Little
Falls is the guest of friends here this
week.
Miss Celia Saovola OF Little Falls
and Miss Hilma Nicholson of Randall
were the guests of Miss Minnie
Lalture Sunday.
Mrs. Adnrew Anderson, who has
been quite i'll the past week, is better
A number Of our young farmers
went to Little Falls Saturday to hear
Governor Johnson.
Emil johnson returned home the
latter part Of last week from Sioux
City, Iowa, where he has been visiting
for short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Delog were callers
at Little Elk Sunday afternoon. -
DIED-Mrs. Alfred Verdien, aged
80 years. passed away at her home,
death being due to heart trouble. De.
ceased is survived by her husband and
one child. Funeral services were
held at the home Thursday. Inter.
ment was in the Green Prairie
cemetery. ,@
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
R0YALT0N

Oct. 21.-Madames Street and Ho]li-
day spent last Saturday in Mime
apolis
Knight B. Wilson came up from
Minneapolis Friday to spend Sunday
with his parents.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Byron N. White ar
rived Saturday noon from Ottawa.
Canada, enroute to their home at
Spokane. Wash. They were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Wilson.
A party of ladies from Little Falls
consisting of Madames Chance, Lyon,
Lewis and Schallern attended Grace
church guild at Mr.. j. P. Chance
last week.
An exceptionally pleasant "At
Home was given by DR.. and Mrs.
Watson and Mr.. and Mrs. Rosenmiel
! last Friday evening. -
It is expected that the electric plant
will be in operation IN a short time
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
Over 40 houses have been wired and
the work is progressing as rapidly as


Over 10 houses have been wired and
the work is prog ressing as rapidly as
possible. d I. ~ . .45.
Dr.. and Mrs. Anderson Of Holding
ford visited with DR.. and Mrs. Watson
last week. d $50.
/. The Women's Study club will meet
Thursday with Mrs. Fulton Bell.
Mrs. Mary Street is moving to
Lower town, where she has rented
the I. w. Bouck house. Z:
William Esty has bought the Joslin
house opposite the fire station, and
will move in as soon as the present
tenant has vacated.
:. Mrs. I. w. Bouck has gone to Iowa
to visit her son, Damon, at Ames
college, and other relatives at Dale.
- It IS reported that Bill Roller split
our esteemed governor in the streets
of St. Paul during one of his swift
rides last week. Bill drives a tr11lle
fast with common folks, but he
might at least consider the safety of
the governor.
: The Catholic fair held last Saturday
was success in every way. The pro-
ceeds amounted to over $500, which
proves that the women of that organ
ization know how to make money.
Mrs. p. c.. .Vallette of Anoka is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs H. J..
Schwartz. J. sga:.4:.
....Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lakin left Tues:
day for Bemidji and other points en-.
route. where they will visit relatives
and friends
Miss Grace Burt will be ! the guest
Of Ella Lakin during the absence oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Lakin.
Mrs. Jere N. Murphy is recovering
form her recent operation at Dr.
Abbot's hospital in Minneapolis
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
Bids Wanted

Bids will be received by the town
board of Agram for the material and
work of surfacing a road on the south
line of section ~, of said town. The
town board will meet at Jos. Gruber' 8
place at 10 a. M. Monday, October
26th, for such purpose. The board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids
Dated October 18th, 1908.
HENRY WULLNER,
Clerk.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23

A. B. Moore of Fargo appeared be-
fore Justice Gaudet Monday afternoon
to ask that warrant be issued for
the arrest o + a stone cutter of st.
Cloud named Wolfe, on statutory
charge. No warrant was issued, how
ever, as there was not sufficient
evidence against the man. Wolfe and
Mr.. Moore's daughter was traced to
this city and it was found that they
had registered at local hotel as man
and wife. last Saturday night.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23

brought. Lucas Backes manager of
the elevator, tells US that in one hour
| Tuesday afternoon, he took in twelve
loads of grain One of our farmers,
J who lives only few miles away,
hauled four loads of wheat to the
elevator last Wednesday. The COM
pany paid go cents for No. l wheat.
Robert Kluge, who has been work.
ing in Bismarck and other places in
North Dakota as mason and bricklayer
all summer, returned home last Mon
day.
We are informed by John Phil1ppl
of Plerz that John Sehr, his STEP
brother, who formerly lived IN Pierz,
was badly hurt in a mine near Daw-
son city IN B. G. A bank of earth
gave way, fell on him and neary
cushed him. He was compelled to
walk with crutches for quite q while,
but is now much better. He will 60
to Seattle and spend the winter there
until he has fully recovered. The
readers of the Herald will remember
Mr.. Sehr, who, at the time of the
Russia Japan war travelled In Europe
and Asia. He crossed Siberia on the
transcontinental railway, was in
China and Japan and crossed the
Pacific ocean twice. He visited in
P1erz and Little Falls three years ago.
Miss Rose Dombovy is on the sick
list. Cause of sickness is stomach
trouble.
Miss Della Wermerskirchen was
! operated at the hospital in Little Falls
last Monday for. appendicitis: Her
mother is there and phoned out
Wednesday evening that the patient is
doing as well as could be expected.
Wednesday afternoon the six-months-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
Karst died at the home of her parents
in the village. Cause of death was
summer complaint. The funeral will
be held Friday at 9o'clock a. m. at
st. Joseph's church.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Robinson Of
Onamia came to Plerz Wednesday.
Mr.. Robinson lis an old timer. He
was here on the log drive years ago.
He was surprised to see the improve
ments that were made in Pierz. He
is with the Onamia Lumber COM
pany.
DR.. s. II. FOrtier, dentist,
will be in Pierz Sunday,
Oct. 20 on a professional
visit.
Nelson, the photographer, win
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23

Mr.. Edden and daughters, Eta and
Elsie of Green Prairie, spent Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Ed Hall.
Charlie Valentine, ST., drove to
Randall Sunday.
Albert Munson returned home from
Enderlln, N. D., Tuesday, where he
has been engaged IN the hotel and
cafe business Mr.. Munson has sold
his interests and has not yet fully
decided where he will next locate.
The Bates Bros. have completed
their season Of threshing and housed
their machine Saturday last. Con-
sldering the light crop the boys have
made an excellent run this fall.
: J. S. Young, father Of Mrs. NJ.
Hagen, arrived here Saturday from
Austin, MINI. Mr.. Young will
superintend the building Of the new
residence of Marion Hagen's.
r. O. ,Brattas left on business for
Eurker city, Utah, last Saturday
Oscar Munson attended the dance at
Parker Monday evening.
Eric johnson, who has been en-
ployed for the past two months at
Enderlin, N. D., returned home Tues
day.
Mabel Hall spent few days visiting
at Parker, the guest Of Emma Jaschke.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION.
To Frank H0eeche
of Milford. Neb

Whereas, c. 6: Benson Issued a certain
nth day Of Feb. 1s6S. And agrees to sell
and c9nyey unto Erank Hoesche. to-wit:
ship 50, range 80. in Morrison County,
Minn.. upon the conditions and stipula-
tions and for the payments in said con-
tract get forth.and agreed, to be perform:
ed and paid by the party of the second
part therein. And whereas, Frank
Hoesche has made the following failure
in the terms and conditions of said con-
tract to be by him performed. towit: Hav-
ing failed to pay, divers installments OF
principal falling due and whereas notice
Of such default was served on the said
Frank Hoesche. And such defaults hav-
ing continued more than 30 days follow
ing such notice: Now therefore, take no.
tice that the said notice is hereby declared
rived the1efrom OF existing in favor of the
the premises above described forfeited
and fully determined AID ended and all
paymente made by said purchaser or his
assigns absolutely forfeited to the said c.
G. Benson of Buchanan. MINI:
G. 6. BENSON.
Dated the 18th day of September. 1908.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-23
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND FOR DIS
TRIBUTION.
Estate of Henry Bredfeld
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF MORRISON.


COUNTY OF MORRISON.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Henry
Bredfeld, Decedent.
The state of Minnesota to all pereons
interested in the final account and dis
tribution of the estate of said decedent;
The representative of the above named
decedent. having filed in this court his
final account of the admi nietration of the
estate of said decedent, together with his
petition PRAYING for the adjustment and
distribution of the residue Of said estate
to the persons thereunt0 entitled;
Therefore You, and Each of You, are
hereby cited and required to show cause,
Probate Court Rooms in the Court House
in the City of Little Falls. in the County
Of Morrison, State of Minnesota; on the
yth day of:November, 190s, at 10 O'Clock am,
Why said petition should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge of eaid Court, and the
Seal of eaid Court, this 18th day of &C.
toLer. 1908.
(Seal) IS. F. SHAW,
DIG Probate Judge.