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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
kennedy RF-ARRfSTfD
Acquitted of Arson.-Is
Re-arrested for Kintop
Murder

Hugh Kennedy OF Randall was
acquitted by a jury shortly after s
O'Clock Wednesday evening OF arson in
the first degree, but was Immediately
re.arrested on the charge Of the
murder of Annie klntop.
The arson case was brought up for
jury trial in the district court Mon
day morning. Five OF the twelve
jurors were selected out Of the regular
venlre and the other seven were chosen
out OF a special venire OF % at the
afternoon session. The jury began
hearing evidence Tuesday morning
Mrs. Kennedy, mother OF defendant
testified that there had been rags close
to the stove pipe and tnat Hugh
Kennedy was at homo at the time of
fire, laying on couch. Other wit
nesses gave evidence that when they
entered the house, called there by the
tire-alarm, they found pile of
smolderlng rags near the stove up.
stairs. but that when they felt of the
stove 1t was cold. 5. Z. Cochran
testified as to a conversation with
defendant, after the Swanke fire, in
which he alleged Kennedy said there
would be another fire IN Randall
inside OF twenty day. Another witness
gave evidence that defenant had
stated that he didn't care what the
outcome OF the village elections would
be as he would leave that place after
March Is. Other evidence was intro
duced in which it was alleged tha,
Kennedy had stated that he intended
to burn-o out so that he could get
enough money to leave. Kennedy
took the stand in his own behalf. He
attempted to refute the evidence OF
Andrew Hiscock, saying that he had
asked Hiscock the evening before the
fire to come over the following day to
clean the chimney, because if the
house should burn the people would
say that he had set 1t on tire, Just as
they said OF other previous fires and
that it the wind was IN the right
direction the buildings on the whole
street might burn. He testified be
was just getting over case OF
inebrlty, between 9 and 10 o'lock in
the evening, when the fire was dis.
covered. A detective, who was work.
ing on his case, testified defendan.
gave him an altogether different
version Of the fire, while in jail. tnan
what he had just testified TO. All the
evidence was in early Wednesday
morning, and the case went to the
jury shortly before noon. After beng
out little over six hours. the jury
brought in verdict Of not guilty.
On RECEIVING his liberty Kennedy
started to leave, but had hardly
reached the main floor Of the cour,
house when he was re-arrested by q
deputy as above stated.
Kennedy was taken before Justice
Lud Gaudet yesterday afternoon al
about 80 and his nearing was au
jOurned to March 1S.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
.EDUCATORSATST. CLOUD
N. z. a. Will Meet There
in the Early Part Of
April

Inc regular meeting Of the Northern
Minnesota Educational association will
be held at st. Cloud April 1st, 2nd
and 3rd. A strong program is being
prepared and will be ready for dis.
tributlon early in March, saws the St.
Cloud Times
The superintendents and principals
section will be. held Thursday evening.
April 1st. The following topics will
be discussed:
Compulsory Education Laws
Their Efficacy anu Enforcement, by
labor, and j. A. Burger, OF Staples.
Psychological Basis of Character,
George F. James, and s. A. Challman,
state inspector Of graded schools.
On Friday morning the following
topics: 'Advisability of the Re.
quirements for County Graduation, -
How Results of Teaching May Best
Be Tested, - industrial Work IN the
Country Schools, How TO improve
Attendance in the Rural Schools, -
and Question Box Will be dis.
cussed before the rural school and
county superintendents' section by c..
&. Schultz, superintendent of public
instruction, NJ. E. Barnes, Paul Ahles.
Of this city, and many others.
The following topics will also be
given on Friday morning before the
graded and high school section:
Good Reading and How to Attain
It. R. E. Denfeld Children s
English, Isabel Lawrence; "Gram-
mar in the Grades,'' H. E. White. of
Little Falls, W P. Dyer and Geo. B.
Alton; III. S. English Contents and
Objects, Frank A. Weld and VIM. F..
Webster.
On Friday afternoon. April End, the
following program will be presented
The Function of the Public Schools
and How Far do They Fulfill Their
Mission ~, -,
(a) The Moral Phase by DR.. A..
Cleveland and P. G. Tonning, of
Wlllmar. - 77..
(b) Industrial Phase by l.. D. Harvey
and A. N. Farmer.
(c) Civic Phase by W. NJ. West and
A. w. Rankin.
On Friday evening a concert will be
given by the musical talent of the
association.
The main features of the program
for Saturday morning are as follows
Address by Judge E. F. Waite, OF
Minneapolis. -:
fundamentals IN Teaching L.
D: Harvey. :,
"The efac,ent Teacher, ;" W. A.
Shoemaker. ~ 40" So
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs John Ritzko of Rennard under.
went an operation here Sunday mora
ing. ..ss. i..T
Mrs. Woiferd C0meau was operated
on Wednesday morning.
John Hinter underwent an operation
for appendicitis yesterday morning.
Mrs. James Lee. who recently
underwent an operation. returned
home Saturday.
Mrs. Clint, who was receiving
teatment here, returned to Randall
Tuesday.
Mrs. $. H. Eggleston. WHO under
went an operation for appendicitis a
short time ago, will leave the hospital.
tomorrow. s. .-"sit
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

There is but one contest in the citv
alderman election. and that Is for
alderman in the First ward. Frank
E. Hall will make an honest and I'm
partla alderman. He comes flom an
important part of the ward, and one
that deserves recognition. Some siiIv
stuff has been circulated in regard to
his candidacy, the only effect of which
will be to increase his majority. ia
lis making no promises other than Ia
gave all concerned . square deal. The
support he IL receiving ID an assurance
OF substantial and deserved victory.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

BANQUET TO SUCCESS QU1NT.
A fine banquet was given at the
Buchanan Wednesday evening by Prof
Miuard to the basket ball team. Tn.
menu was very fine. and responses to
the toasts we're bright. Frank Moran
was toastmaster. Coach Wetzel and
Boss Mjllard also made appropriate
remarks
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
FOR CITY OFFICES.

. Ihe following have filed for city
Offices to be voted on at the coming
elections
ayor-Geo F. MoegIeln.
Glerh-Fred Cary.
I'easurer-Chas. Sylvester.
Justices Of Peace-Phil S. Randall,
Geo Gerritz.
4 Assesso--Lyman Signor, J. W.
Gro estield, Jos. Wi1wicki.
alderman at Large-Geo. Kiewel.
alderman First Ward-Frank E..
Hall, B. J. HinkIe.
Alderman Second Ward-J. F..
Badtien.. -~ ~ ~-
alderman Third Ward-T. H.
Detey. "
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
DIED..

Mrs. Elizabeth Federspeil, wife of
John Federspell. passed away at her
home. 81 First avenue southeast, at 3
O'Clock Saturday morning, following
an illness of seven weeks duration,
cause of death being liver trouble. Her
condition was. not thought serious
until about three weeks ago, since
| which time she gradually failed to
her death.
Mrs. Elizabeth Federspeil, nee
Wochner, was born in Springfield, ILL.,,
IN the year 1859, where she spent her
early .girlhood. Later she moved to
/ Wisconsin. with her parents, where, in
| 1874, she became the wife OF John
Federspeil The couple then moved
to Iowa, leaving that state to make
| their home in this city about twenty
years ago. -n..z..
Besides husband, deceased Is sur
vived by five children. They are
Edward, who resides III Montana,
and Albert, Frank, Anna and
Elizabeth Federspeil of this city:
Also by two sisters, Mrs. Rose
Noveratski of Appleton. Wis, and
Miss Helen Wochner of st. Augusta,
! Mimi, whom, with Mrs. Mary
Wochner, a slster-ln-law, were called
here during the lady's serious illness.
Mass was said for her at 8 o'clock
Monday morning at the Sacred Heart
church, from which the remains were
conducted to the German Catholic
cemetery, where lnterment took place.
Charles Stewart, aged 70 years, for
many years a resident Of this city.
passed away at his homo IN Fill City.
Ilnu. at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning,
death being due to paralysis and
bronchitls Deceased had his right
side completely paralyzed. 80. :. -: s
Charles Stewart was born on
December 8, 1885, at Park. Corners,
New London county. Prince edward
island, and moved to this county in
1859, settling in Bellevue town. The
following year he moved to Little Elk
and in 1871 moved to this city. Mr..
Stewart was married to Isabel j.
Wilcox of this city in April 1871 at
Little Falls. Fonr children were born
of this union, three of whom are
living. The family resided here for
about IS years, leaving three years ago
for Hill City, Mimi. where they have
since made their home.
Deceased is survived by his widow.
two sons and one daughter. They are
Fred Stewart of Hankinson, n. d.,
and Bert and Mamie Stewart of Hill
City. .......
The funeral was held yesterday at
Hill City, interment being at that
place.
Mrs Helen Van Busklrk OF this
city, widow of the late Henry Van
Buskirk, passed away at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Jenkins. in Chicago,
Sunday, February %. The remains
were shipped to Koro, Wis, where
interment took place. Deceased had
been an invalid for years. She is
survived by three chliden and two
sisters.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
HAS FOOT SERIOUSLY CUT,

HAS FOOT SERIOUSLY CUT.
Daniel Sheedy, son of Dennis Sheedy
of Swan River, was the victim of q
serious accident Wednesday morning.
In some manner, while splitting wood,
he struck the inner side OF his foot
and ankle, cutting through to and
into the bone. He was about half a
mile from has home when the accident
occurred, but he managed to walk
home although he lost much blood
The boy was taken to the hospital and
the attending physiclan apprehends no
permanent deformlty as result of the
accident.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
VILLAGE OF RICE.

President. John N. kremer
trustees. r. l.. Russell, Peter
Hohmann and Oliver Chirhart !; clerk;
II. j.. Homelt; treasurer. a. 81.
Turrittin Justice, ]. G. Momburg,
constable, Adam Holm.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
! TOWN OF RAIL PRAIRIE. :.

TOWN OF RAIL PRAIRIE.
Supervisors, +. O. Nyman. Il. c..
Anderson: town clerk, L. P. Snow ;
assessor, Frank Prosser: treasurer,
Jo4n Knudson justice, VIM. Tol1es
constables, Frank Prosser, Ralph
Border. Votes cast, 40. III
TOWN OF sCAND1A VALLEY.
sapervisor, s. j. Shut; town clerk,
A. Y. Sargent; assessor. g. H.
Cantetberry; treasurer, Hans. Mas
lund justice. A. q. Holt: constable,
Dan Randall Votes cast. p. 49, 49,,
e TOWN OF CLOUGH.
Supervisor. 4. B. Nichols; town
cleSRC. Valentine; assessor, E. NJ.
EAlAourg treasurer, E. s. Hail; con-
Thoef- Davis Votes cast, 80. .
village OF BowLUs. ): :
President, Albret a. Barton
trustees, H. J. Armstrong, Louis
Chl-hart. Paul Popelak; recorder,
Joseph Swalnickavich treasurer, Fred
T. Cairns; justices of the peace,
Henry Dries, Amos O. Barry; con.
stable, Math Andersen:
VILLAGE OF SWANvILLE. -
President. +. 9. Muske; council,
Wm. Mike. 4. Kind, a. F. Koering
Recorder, j. j. McRae assessor, Thos.
Willett: treasurer, Aug J. Meyer
justice OF the peace. John Stroman
constable, G. T. Stith. No. of votes
cast, a4 ..~ s..., ,.- ~-.--
" TOWN OF BELLEVUE.
Supervisor, L. j.. Dassow; towr
clerk, F. B. Logan; assessor, Chas
Glllpatrlck: treasurer, Chas. r
Rhoda; constable, Thos. j.. Hayes
| Votes cast, 1872. =: ~, . -.
TOWN OF LEIGH.
Supervisors, John Bolowski, j. O.
Leigh clerk, O. A. Leigh; assessor
James L0ur: treasurer, August Drews
Justice: John Arnold; constable, H.
Furgeson. Votes cast. II. g. ,. -
TOWN OF GRANITE.
Supervisor, Theodore Gross clerk,
Otto Hoffman assessor, Mike Schom:
mer; treasurer, Peter Blllstein
Justice, Fred Rleke;.. constablea
Anton Will, Andrew Seurer. Vote!
cast, s6. s~: :'."..s = - -
TOWN OF BUH ..
Supervisor, Henry I. Gassert.; :, clerk
Frank Konen assessor, p. j. Bolllg
treasurer, John Boser; Justice, Theo
Ortman; constable, Paul Wiring.
Votes cast, Is. ..:-,~o -: -
TOWN OF CULDRUM. -.
Supervisor, John Peka; clerk, Chas
F. Mueller; assessor, John jackson
treasurer, j. A. Rylander; justices. j.
P. Stevens, J. P. Johnson; -constables
Anton Nelson. Olof Larson.
TOWN OF CUSHING.
Supervisor, L. E. Bergman; towr
clerk, A. Eckblad assessor, Franl
Sail: treasurer o. o. Kjeldergaard
justice of the peace, Albert Garrison
constables, Gust Hedlund and G. F.
johnson. -.-.- .s-... s.
TOWN OF GREEN PRAIRIE.
Supervisor, P A. kuil; town clerk,
Olof Larson assessor, Axel Anderson
treasurer, Chas. Anderson justice O1
the peace. Dan Olson; constable, Johr
Eckers0n road Overseer, G. E.
Cannon. Votes cast. IL.
TOWN OF ROSING.
Supervisors, Hans Nelson 3 years,
e. A. Erickson 2 years; town clerk,
Gust Franzen; assessor, Frank Carlson,
treasurer, Chas. Swanson, justices Of
the peace, Axel Peterson, G. Bertel
i constables, Peter Swanson, Frank Mel
IA q
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Congressman Lindbergh says he will
recommend democrat for postmaster
If he gets the vote. SO you needn t
be frightened from voting for good
man who also happens to be dem.
ocrat, II you want to vote that way.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Despite rumOrs to the contrary
Michael Dennis wishes US to say that
he still IS candidate for the post
mastership.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

FLENSRURG STORE SOLD.
Martin Wojclecnoskl has sold his
large store business and saloon at
Flensburg to Peter Knopik, we'll
known Pike Creek resident. Mr..
Knopik should make a success OF the
business
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

followed the telegram sent Ia The
Armour people with letter settino
!ortn the advantages Of the city, ard
enat ne expected to hear from them
snoruy, ana We hope favorably.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Walter Wischnewski was brought to
this city Wednesday morning from
Morris by Sheriff Armstrong, on a
bench warrant: He is supposed to have
been paying 50 per month toward the
support OF child born out of wed
lock. This he has not done for six
months. He was remanded to the
county Jail until he shall pay this sum
and give bond in the sum of $500.
to insure future payments.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Andrew Swanbe1g. formerly of this
city, and for several years assessor a,
Cass Lake, was defeated Tuesday fo,
that Office.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

The home OF Herman Busse of Two
Rivers was totally destroyed by fire
Wednesday morning. and very few Of
the household goods were saved.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

F. A. Lindbergh IS at present state
manager OF the Florida Fruit Land
60. for Indiana at Indianapolis,
Indiana.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

W1 Evans district 2. Gust Carlson
district 3, Joseph ;Domisch; district 4.
lg1a1z Plotrowski; district 5, Mike
Defring, district 6 John Cremlnski.
district : August Mohl, Brorr Okerson
pound master ....
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
THE TOWN ELECTIONS
Jos. Doty Elected Mayer Of
RoyaIton--Mo and
Randall! Vote Wet
ROYALI'ON.

ROYALION.
PresideuI-J. B Doty.
Trustees-J. NJ. Lambert, F. e..
Noggle, VIM. Gilmer. ..-,-~
Clerk. A. Murphy.
Treasurer-H. j. Schwartz.
Justices-G. e. Wilson, A. E.
Grassland. " --
Constables-T. J. Hayes, Andrew
Long, .s <
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Frank Thomen and Miss Lena Rels
were married by Judge Shaw yester-
day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

JOS VanHerke was thrown from his
rig Wednesday afternoon, when hls
sorrel team became unmanageable and
ran away, going down First street east
at break.neck speed and crossing to
the West side on the north wagon
bridge. The team was stopped by a
farmer short distance from the CITY.
No damage was done.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

The Klewel Brewing Co. has opened
branch warehouse at ALBANY.
Stearns cuonty, and will put an agent
there in charge. The business is
rapidly growing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Henry Lange will probably pitch for
the local baseball team this Sumner.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

George Paquin Of Wadena, formerly
employed IN the Alfred Germain
barber-shop here is making arrange
ments to purchase the g. E. Losey
shop in Long Prairie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
GERMAN EVANGELICAL LIJTH-
ERAN CHURCH.

Z: ). oehlert, pastor. 400 Third ave. /
n0rtheast. Sunday services, Randall
~ q: n. Little Falls 2 80 p. n.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Born-To Mir. and Mrs. Henry
PertIer, Saturday, March 6, a son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Brainerd Dispatch: Deputy Sheriff
John Monahan Of Motley was in the
city today enronte to Walker, where
he went to get Alexander: Pilon, who
IS wanted at Little Falls on charge
of having mortgaged property which
did not belong to him.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

Drs. q. M. A. &E. L. Fortier are
now located IN their new Offices in the
Monahan block and are prepared to
answer all calls In the city and
country, day or night. = -.s-..'s-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12

The county treasurer on Monday
received So, 700 state aid for county
bridge and road building
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
TOWN OF ROSING.

Supervisors, Hans Nelson years,
e. A. Erickson 2 years; town clerk,
Gust FranZen; assessor, Frank Carlson,
treasurer, Chas. Swanson, justices OF
the peace, Axel Peterson. G. Bertel
|constables, Peter Swanson, Frank Mel
son. Votes cast. IA.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
PIKE CREEK

Supervisor, Paul Bonlk; Lawrenc,
Posch, clerk; Charles A. Snrandel
treasurer Alex Osowski. assessor
Chas. Sprandel and A. r. Longtellow
Justices OF peace. Overseers-Dist. /
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-03-12
TOWN OF RIPLEY.

Supervisors, Phil. NORM 3 years,
Jos. B Doucette: town clerk, David
Gaboury; assessor, Ed. LafOrce
treasurer, N. Barbeau; justices of the
peace, Hector Ledoux, Chas. Hedlund
constable. Amede Doucette. No. Of
votes cast, s..
The Washington herald., 1909-03-03
GOSSIP OF THE BOXERS.

New York has offered a fancy purse
for a bout between Freddy Welsh, the
clever Engiishman, and Battling Nelson.
Let them &c. together and settle it.
KID MCCOY, On a postal card from Paris,
says he has made the big gambling pal
ace at Monte Carlo pay his expenses so
far. We expected some one would, Kid
Mr.. Selby viii return shortly
All arrangements for the Jim Stewart
Jack Sullivan fight next week al the
Marathon Club were completed yesterday.
Jimmy De Forrest expects Stewart to
tuck Sullivan away inside Of the ten.
He has a good chance
Johnny Thompson took a peek at the
National Club. Of New York, yesterday,
and was well pleased with the gym and
arena Johnny win 60 to New Dorp TO
finish up his work. He IS in fair shape
az present, and expects 10 weigh about
137 pounds Friday night
Ray Bronson. who boxes Freddie Welsh
al New Orleans March s. in a twenty
round 90, viii come 10 New York after
the bout under the management Of jim
nay De Forrest Bronson wil meet any
Of the 13e-pound boys Bat Hurley and
Bronson should go we'll
Charley Lindberg, manager Of the Swed-
ish-American Club. OF New York. and
Dick Nelson. says the club is IN hard
luck. They have had three shows SC
far. A snow and two transforms blew VI
on the night Of the stays. meaning a
shyness in the box Office Charley has had
an interview with the weather man il
hopes Of fixing things Up.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-03
COLORED REYIYALISTS MARCH.
Religious Parade, Three Thousand
Strong, Traverses Streets
Members Of Cosmopolitan Temple
Church Sing as They Walk
Services Follow March.

Three thousand members and followers
OF the Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist
Church (colore6O last night marched from
Ninth street 20 Second street northwest,
singing Wash Ne, and I Shall Be
Whittier Than Snow" and 'Hark, the
Herald Angels Sing
The parade was the elimination OF a
series OF revival meetings held in the
church, under the direction OF Rev. Simon
P. Drew, known among the negro race
as the "Colored Gypsy Smith.
Although the parade was scheduled 10
start al $50 O'Clock, it was long after
Il O'Clock before a delegation Of revival
lists, headed by q drum corps, arrived
from tae Second Baptist Church 70 es-
eort Rev. Mr.. Drew and his followers
to the church home OF Bishop Johnson
Along the line OF march thousands OF
colored people cheered the religious army.
As the msrchers turned into New Jer-
sey avenue q shower OF paper bags cams
from one Of the many nearby apart
ments. Several Of them hit the rear
guard, but fortunately they contained
nothing more harmful than -four.
II was long after midnight when the
services were concluded in the Second
Baptist Church.
Next Sunday night Rev. Mr.. Drew viii
preach on The signs OF the times"