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The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20

Having sold my business l wish to
express many thanks to my esteemed
customers and friends for their pat
ronage at the store during the time
| was in business. What | will do in
the future | will announce later. AS
we have many friends in Redwood
Falls and vicinity, we will still make
our home in Redwood Falls,
Respectfully yours,
L. FL. KUCK.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20
To vaCate Pulpit November 14th.

Pursuant to the request of Rev. F.
R. Chambers of this city and the
concurrence of his congregation, the
Mankato Presbytery, in session last
week, appointed Nov. 14th as the
date for his declaring his pulpit here
vacant, Rev. Myers of Delhi to be
moderator. Mr.. Chambers was also
granted permission to do pastoral
work outside the limits of this pres
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20
Wedding at Delhi.

Last Thursday evening, at the
home of the brides parents, in Del
hi, occurred the marriage of Otto
A. Bramsche and Eva Emmaline
Piersol. Preceding the ceremony
about one hundred and forty invited
guests listened to the singing of the
companion songs, 20 Promise Me-"
by De Koven and Boex' "l Promise
Thee"
At exactly 8 o'clock the bridal
party. appeared moving to the sweet
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march from "The Midsummer
Nights Dream" Miss Mary Pier
sol, sister of the bride, who was be-
comingly attired in a dress of silk
crepe and carried a bouquet of pink
roses, acted as brides maid and led
the way, taking her place in beau
tifully decorated aleove which had
been made ready for the purpose in
the family living room. Following
came the groom, attended by Will
liam Rogers as best man. The bride
entered on the arm of her father,
who gave her in marriage.
The bride wore gown of Lans-
down with trimmings of embroi
dered chiffon and silk braid and
carried the usual bouquet of bridal
roses.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. M. R. Myers of the Pres
byterian church, the ring service
being used. The ceremony was
made even more impressive through
out by the soft strains Of Annie
Laurie. After hearty congratula-
tions and best wishes for the future
of the newly welded pair a three
course luncheon was served.
Music was furnished throughout
the entire evening. The bride and
groom were the recipients of many
useful and valuable presents.
The out of town guests were Mrs.
Hattie Angel Way of Mason City,
Iowa, who presided at the piano, C.
F. Angel, wife and son Of Willard,
Mimi, Mrs. j. B. Piersol. Mr.. Ray
and Miss Edna Piersol of Rockwell,
Ia, John Bramsche of Cleveland,
Mimi, Mrs. H. S. Gates of Dawson,
Mimi, Mrs. C. W. Croop and two
sons of Morton and Miss Amelia
Helgeson of Sacred Heart.
The contracting parties are we'll
and favorably known. The bride,
who is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Piersol of Delhi, is an industri-
Gus young woman possessing domes-
tic qualities which we'll fit her for
the mistress of a home.
The groom is a prosperous young
farmer of unusual push and energy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bramsche will be at
home to their friends after Nov. 1st,
at their farm home mile and half
east of Delhi.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20
GAZETTE PRIZE WINNERS.
Workers in the Gazette Voting Contest
Receive Handsome Prizes.

During the past week the contest
ants in The Gazette voting contest
haye been receiving their rewards,
and it is pleasant to know that all
OF them are feeling fairly we'll salts
fed with the outcome and most of
them decidedly so.
Miss Ruth Goudy, the winner of
the piano, has written a note of
thanks to The Gazette man for the
beautiful instrument which arrived
early last week and is still on view
at Thompson's music store. Miss
Goudy writes: Il wish to thank Mr..
Aiken for the beautiful piano pre-
sented to me for securing the most
votes in The Gazette contest. | am
we'll pleased with the instrument"
Miss Goudy's thanks should rather
be extended to her parents and
friends for doing strenuous work to
earn the votes which decided the
result.
Miss Wolverton, who has worked
most faithfully and persistently and
fairly earned the string of special
prizes offered in the opening stages
of the contest, is not going to be a
gutter and give up her ambition to
own first-class piano. On the
contrary, we are glad to announce
that she has elected to use the piano
purchase coupons offered as a part
OF this contest, and by securing one
or more piano purchasers secure a
duplicate of The Gazette's fine in
strument. To show our approval
OF Miss Wolverton's decision. The
Gazette has asked Miss Wolverton
to continue her canvass on behalf of
this paper on a liberal commission
basis, and we hope that the readers
of The Gazette will give the plucky
young lady whatever assistance
they can in her efforts to earn the
price of the piano which has already
been ordered for her by the Thomp-
son agency.
Of the other contestants, Miss
Kienzler chose the handsome buffet
offered by Mr.. Thuerwachter, in ad-
dition to the sewing machine prize
won on merchants coupons; Miss
Prokosch Of Three Lakes now owns
the Singer sewing machine offered
by G. D. Thompson, as reward for
excellent work in her neighborhood;
Miss Edna Ashford was the winner
Of the handsome tailor-made suit
offered by The Palace dry goods
store of this city; Miss Irma Shoe
maker made her choice of the hand
some alligator travelling bag offered
by Aune q Thune, which a good
many other people would like to
own; Miss Ella Lussenhop of Paxton
thought Dad Isham's ten dollar gold
piece was good enough for her; Miss
Conner. our popular librarian, was
fortunate in securing an option on
Mr.. Asleson's beautiful solid gold
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20

generators are at work. These gen
orators or dynamos are in pairs,
each one of 100 K. w. capacity.
The power is engendered by two
turbines of $50 horsepower each,
when fully loaded. AS a reserve
power, the large boiler and engine
from the mill has been installed in
the room adjoining the turbine
equipment, so that no ordinary
emergency will cripple the system
at any time.
For the present the Touring mills
will be run by its own power, divert
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20

bytery after the termination of his
pastorate here, should he be called
to do so. Mr.. Chambers has made
no definite plans for future work,
we are informed, and may remain in
the city for some time after laying
aside his pastoral cares. We should
be pleased to have these worthy peo-
pie remain with us as long as they
can
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20

ing water from the fiume for the
purpose, but when the all-day sys-
tenn is perfected, a few months
hence. the mill will be run by elect
ric motors and there will be ample
energy to use for all the power
needed in this vicinity for some time
to come. The next step will be to
develop manufacturing projects to
utilize the power, and this matter
should be taken up by our business
men at no distant day.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20

According to current report, Mr..
Byron Whittet and Miss Mildred
Wetmore are to be Joined in mar
riage to-day, time and place not an
nounced.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-10-20
Marion Johnson Visits the West.

Marion Johnson arrived home
from the coast last Friday night, af-
ter an interesting tour to Seattle
and return by the way of Lethbridge.
At North Yakima he visited his
daughter and saw most of members
of the Redwood colony there. Adam
Alexander drove with him out into
the Natchez valley to call on Ed.
Fedderly and the Maltbys, whom
Mr.. johnson found to be doing fine,
as are pretty much all of the other
former Redwood people, Ormie Nc
MILAN having apparently fully re-
covered from the effects of his in
juries early last spring. Vic Per-
sons has his new house in town fin
ished, and in this connection The
Gazette is due to correct a statement
made last summer to the effect that
Vic had sold out his fruit farm, the
fact being that he sold only half Of
his ten-acre tract and has five acres
planted with choice varieties Of
fruit trees that will yield a good in
come in ordinary seasons. Mr.. John
son also found all of his sons doing
well at Lethbridge, as well as the
Knapps, Deglows, and Give Aiken.
According to the governments
October crop report, Minnesota
ranks first this year in total yield of
spring wheat t-94. .562, 900 bushels
and second in yield per acre-16.5
bushels. This is 26,005,OOO bushels
more than the crop of last year and
nearly four bushels more an acre.
Minnesota also ranks third in oats,
both on total yield SO, ,467 900 BUSH
els-and in yield per acre 1927
bushels. The increase over last year
is nearly II bushels per acre, and
over 30,000.000 bushels on the total
yield. That doesn't look much like
decline in the production of small
grains or deterioration Of the soil,
comments the Duluth News Tribune.
Given favorable weather and the
fields produce the results. The fact
that this increased productiveness
falls upon year when prices are at
their highest helps to explain the
unprecedented prosperity of the
farmer.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
The Improvement and Prosperity oi Pat

The people of this city are pretty well united in the assurance that Putnam is destined to become . city of impof- tance among the cities of the State. Its growth in size and in new industries has been steady and continuous for the past twenty-five years-after . depres- sion which lasted ten years, and which affected the eniFe nation, caused when this country was placed on gold ba- sis in 1873.
 As we said, our citizens have faith In the growth and prosperity of Putnam from what they have witnessedsin the period mentioned and by comparing its condition now with what il was twefs- fixe years ago
 Putnanss growth and development has not been of lhe eIating kind 10 siiF its citizens into activity 10 increase its growth and elevate it's character by united effort. Like the Oriental they have trusted in the destiny Of Fate to work out for them that which, in part at least, they ought to aid in doing themselves. They seemed inclined f1 continue in this frame of mind. Bul of late there gias change been going on and q movement 10 express this change has naturally followed. The effect of this has already ereated an ea
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Special Town Meeting.

On Monday morning there was spe- cial town meeting held in the Council Chamber, to see what action the town would take relative to selling fiowage rights on the town farm. Also to see if the town would vote to accept the offer of s50o by Norman E. Ream, Of Thompson, proyidinglthe town would improve the road from the Thompson line to the Providence road.
 James E. Tatem was chosen chair. man.
 A motion was carried to take up ar- ticle second first
 IL was voted that the piece Of high way, mentioned in the article Of the call be constructed under the superyi- sion of the selectmen of Putnam and the offer of Norman B. Ream be ac- cepted with thanks.
 Voted, That the Selectmen in pursu- ance of the voted passed pfoceedito con tract either with the parties building the Thompson end of said road or any other reliable contractor 10 complete the aforesaid piece of road.
 Voted, That the matter of fiowage rights be indefinitely postponed.
 Voted, That the Selectmen be in- structed to cause survey 10 be made showing the fiowage water line on the town farm, as 1t will be In accordance with the terms of the deed proposed to be given to the owner of the water pri- viIege near the Brnce farm.
 The meeting was then dissolved.
 In regard to the road to be built to connect with the n@w improved Thomp- son road, il was estimated that there are about 17U0 feet, the probable cost of which will be Il per foot.
 SeIectman Pierce said it had been es- timafed that the land to be taken Tor fio@age rights would be fiye acres of lnsersaIe and three acres Of sprout land --valned at ss00.
 Attorney J. F. Carpenter said he thought thei Seiectmen had come to erroneous conclusions regarding the amount of land that would be taken. He thought a survey should be taken To find out where the water would come; others agreed with him, and there was considerable expression ol opinion that the only safe way would be 10 have proper survey made
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
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mery uf former senator Charles L.. Dean, ef Madden, al hts funeral held Sunday afternoon, al the Ceater Meth oiist church, Malden. The church WIS crowded long oefore the time for tho services to begin, and hundreds were denied admission. The services were conducted hy Rev. l.. J RlFney, tho pastor, assisted by Rev. Charles n. Moss. pastor of the First Rarttstchurch. Judge William Sehoiield. ef the supe- rior Court pronounced the euology.
 Not only wero there present delegs- tions from the Middlesex Club, tho Republican Club of Massachusetts,, Boston Methodist Social Union, Nal den and kernwood Clubs, Hiram q. Berry Post, 70, c. A. R, Madden Trust company. Boston Five Cents SasinH4 Bank, and the Twentieth Century City Government. Maiden, but the City Gov efnments of Madden from 1899 to laOt, members of the Senate from latlS to 1908 and from the House of Reprcscn- tatives of 1897 to ls9s--were all repre- sented.
 The services opened with the singing of "I.ead Kindly Light by the Frank- In Male Quartet. Selections from thc Bible were read by Mr. Birney, and prayer was offered by MT. Moss.
 After the quartet had sung "Gruss- ing the Barr Mir. Rirney spoke of thol great loss to the community by tho death of MT. Dean.
 MT. seheiield, in hts eulogy, said Mr. Dean enjoyed the confidence of tho community because of hts unquestion- ed ability and his kindlIness of heaft and manner. He had great capacity for public wark, and was Interested in the welfare Of young men.
 The body was taken to stafford, Gt., Monday morning, the party driving from there to Westford, where the bu- rial took place.
 The active pail bearers werc Robert T. Shcehan, Thos. r. Reilly, Thos. A. Sullivan, stephen k. Burke, Thomas' J. Dudley and Thos. T. Cook.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
What Shall be Doae to ust doed Si1e-
 walks

The question sof sidewalks tins been agitated in Willlmantlc, and plan adopted to secure good and uniform sidewalks, from which thls city may derive some useful information. Tho scheme Is 10 have sidewalks of grAnite or cement in the central or buslneuH portion Of the city, wherc the heos1out travel Is; walks of asphalt In tho rssl- dentiRl districts; and clnder or gravel walks on the streets in the outsklFts.
 All walks are to be constructed by the city, the abutting properly ownosU to pay lwo-thlrds of the cost q con- struction, and the city to keep tho sleo- walks In repair.
 The condititioniof the sidewalks In this city demands attention. BonAe plan should be adopted to meet the spe- cial needs of our business streets difltI . ent from that required on the streets ~ the outskirts of the city and even on the thickly-populated residentiAl seo- ton. On Main and EIm streets, whom the main business h carried on, tl1eso are some excellent looking sldewalks, and apparent durable, that might ho piofitably copied throughout thcps--cf that street, properly
 What is first needed in this city is t0 have some one experienced In the busl- ness of laying sidewalks, who undes- stands thoroughly the various nsate~ rial employed in other cities for slds- walks, that are easily procurable for this city, and then have coInmittec of experts draw up plan to be submitted to the citizens for their approval.
 On the main streets of the city the sidewalks are broken and filthy looking and to not commend the character of our city to those seeking homes for thcls families, of even business purposes.
 The subject ought to hs agitated and discussed until the people arc fstiIy en. frightened as to what ought to Dc dones and then do 1t.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Common Council.

The regular monthly meeting or the Common Council was held Tuesday esening-Mayor MeGarry presiding.
 Present. Alderman smith. Carpen- ter, Joslyn. Hawkins, Broduer, Miner, Dumas and Ten.
 The minutes of the previous meet were read and ordered filed. The police report showed ss arrests, of which were sent 10 jail. Light out Is hours.
 The resignation of B. k. Smith. as foreman of hose company No 8, was read and accepted.
 The following officers were reported elected by Mansfield Hose company, No. 8: Foreman, J. r. Gagne, Assist ant Foreman, wm. Fuller Secretary, Harry E.. Morse.
 The Council accepted the invitation of the st. Alysious T. A. X B. Society to be present al their temperance rally September 5th, and io the ball and banquet on September 6th and 7th res- pectively.
 Petitions were granted N. Peloquin 10 erect a building 75xso. on Elm st.; 10 Dr. J J. Russell for improvement of property corner Elm and Bridge streets; T. P. Botham for brick boiler house rear of the old Fisher shoe shop.
 The petition of Jerry Labby for curb ing,and sidewalk or Canal street, was referreG.l
 A. W. Bowen appeared before the Council relative to surface water sew CT running through his land on Bridge street. He said he had called the at. tention of the Council 10 the matter be- tore. The water in the river being low the sinks and closets that had been connected with the sewer, made very serious and unhealthy condition of af- fairs where the sewer empties into the river.
 G. n. Bates and a number of others appeared relative to the proposed side walk layout on School and Mechanic streets. They each said word rela- tive to the great need of the walk, and all expressed desire that it should be put in.
 H. 5. Morse, one of the largest abut- ters, appeared against the improve ment, stating that the abutters were not in favor of 1t, and called attention to the fact that, for the most part, those who appeared before them in favor of il were not propcssy holders. He cited four abutters who, he said, were oppos- ed to it.
 c. D. Bates replied by stating that there were four who were in favor of the Improvements which made four for it and four against it. There was some further discussion regarding the mat ter, which was not closed until all had been allowed to speak who desired.
 The highway committee recommen- ded that flag crosswalk be laid from Union block to Mullan's block. Re- commendation accepted and adopted.
 The opinion of Attorney J. F. Car penter relative to the right of the city to require the Connecticut company to move their tracks on School street when improvements are made, was read and ordered filed.
 The Mayor appointed the highway committee to meet the selectmen 10 make division of the State appropria- tion for roads.
 Voted, That the Mayor be empower ed to call special city meeting to see If the city would appropriate sl 100 for the improvement of School and Me chanic streets.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06

couFaEin& >fga SiNihg tfofsS VI NSiltfat awakening to the fact that each one has duty to perform la contributing per senal effort 10 improve and to benefit their home city, just as though il were part of their family homestead.
 It may not be fully recognized that in our city an activity in, building has been going on in the past few months that has no, before been witnessed for many years. We do not say Il has been produced by any one eonsidera- tion, but Il certainly expresses great confidence in the future prosperity of Putnam. and this, again may have been unconsciously inspired by the new movement mentioned. For il cannot he supposed that bright business men would invest their capital in such un- dertakings where the people showed state of depression as regards the fu- ture of their home city or town, but they respond to influences of strong faith and hope tn 6 community by under taking such activity in building as we now see in this city.
 We have mentioned from time to time the various buildings as they were started. However, by grouping those being completed. those going ur, and those just started. will help to, how and prove the assertion we have made about the large amount of building nov go- ing on.
 On Fremont street two fine dwellings just being completed; there are two on Grove street, one has the frame work up, and the other has the foundation finished. ready for the frame. These four buildings are to be mod. ern, first class dwellings.
 Mr. l.. NJ. Wheaton Is erecting a three story brick building adjoining his extensive building manutactofy, l for the needs of the increasing business 1 of his firm, on Front street.
 Mir. T. P. Botham is expending about 6 300 in improvements on his large manufactory building on School street. On Pomfrct street J Labby has put up ! large three-story brick business block on corner of Canal street, the roof of l which k now being put on.
 l { On Elm street Dr. J J. Russell Is re" modelling and enlarging his beautiful home on corner of Bridge street--prac- tically making 1t \ new building, and certainly as to the apparent expense. On the same street, corner of. Bullock street, the large F.. T. Whitmorc home stead property, recently purchased by
 Nazarre Peloquin, Is undergoing a com.
 plete transformation, a business block Is to occupy nearly the entire front, closer to the sidewalk, for stores. The dwelling, we suppose, will be removed back. Only the digging the ground I for the foundation is being done as yet. l We have not learned the exact plans, but the size of the new block, and the value of the property in that quarter for business purposes, will insure 1t be- ing fine attractive structure.
 These may not be all the new work going on, but we give enough to verify every thing we stated. We may ex- pect to see the good work continued on and If the Business Mems Association is sustained as 1t should he, 1t will'un- doubtedly be greatly increased. Put nam is on the move.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Fair of the Putnam Park and
 Fair Corporation.
Wednesday and Thursday. Sept. and

The Putnam Park and Fair Corpora tion is one of our established institu- tions. Not however, money-making institution-particularly if the money investment, the labor, care and anxie- ty are taken into account.
 A new plan will be adopted this year to gratify that class of our citizens-a large one-who are opposed to that class of persons that carry on games they deem to be detrimental to moral ity. Theg are 10 be utterly dbslished!
 This is an indirect appeal to our bet ter class of citizens to aid the Trustees in making good whatever losses the new movement may entail, and epen- ly manifest their appreciation that will bring results, and show their regard for an institution that can be made a greater benefit to the town if generous ly supported and encouraged.
 But the Trustees, 10 make the Fair greater than ever, to attract all classes of people, have secured
 KEMP'S GREAT WILD WEST SHOW
 The greatest and main attraction al the Hartford State Fair to be held the week following the Putnam Fair. This big show We will describe later. The other attractions usually given will not be diminished on this account neither will effort be lessened but ra- ther increased, to have the Agrieuitur- al Exhibits excel all ever seen at pre- sious Fairs held here.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06

Reuben sy kes and family are camp ing out in Pouffet-
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Lnterestlna Lcen!s

When your watch or clock is out of order, sec Wright, the jewcler.
 A thorough, practical, upto-date commercial education is guaranteed those attending the Putnam Commer- cial School.
 Miss Annie NJ. Sullivan, nanicurin4 Chiropody, Main street. Out of town Mondays and Fridays. Telephone e&x
 "Meet me at Dreamiand.v Tho Progrcus Confectionery Store | ths pIace to gst . delicious plate q - cream, or fine slass cf soda, all navos-
 A long felt want supplled--the Put nam Commercial School.
 Special ladies' coats Is,ade t0 order from 70 up st the Eagle Tailoring co'n.
 All ages study shorthand, typewstt~ ing, bookkeeping, banking, etc, II tho Putnam Commercial School.
 .
 --Ites. C. NJ. Gallup of New Hed- ford will preach at the Baptist churqh next sunday.
 Attorney sWalter GiIpatsie md wife, of New York, have been visitine the iatser's parents, Mr. and Nm. q Z Fl. Giipatric. A large yellow tedfiag cas, owned by Moosap party, broke down at the lcorner of Grove and south Main stfeela sunday afternoon It left in, t0w q I another machine tor DanieIson.
 Mrs. Cilsaaeey Mosse and dno0ke | ter Alice have retufaed noW IT weeks stay II Ehathan. IT. ! i,ns soturned frosn slsit WI1!
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