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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09
THE OLD SETTLERS
Pioneers of StearnS and adj0in.
ing Counties Hold Their
Annual Meeting

The Old Settlers Association OF
Stearns and adjoining counties was
held at ST. Cloud Tuesday. o. B.
Boobar, of Sank Centre, president OF
the organization, presided. w. B.
Mitchell presented the obituary re-
port. During the year the following
members have died: John L. Wilson,
Fl. J. Rosenberger, Robert A. Lyons.
John Schaefer, Philorman Lamb,
William f. Hicks, Maria D. White,
Hester Gilman. Samuel Lee. Dinner
was served, during the noon recess, by
the ladies of the Presbyterian church.
ST. Cloud was chosen as the place of
meeting for next year. Those present
from Sank Centre were: Mr.. and Mrs.
o. B. Boobar, Jos. Capser, D. Cleye.
land and Geo. Herberger. The fol
lowing officers for the coming year
were elected:
President-John Zapp, st. Cloud.
First Vice President-Joseph Co.
ates, Sank Rapids.
Second Vice President-George
Herberger, Sank Centre.
Treasurer. Fl. Boylan, Paynes.
vile.
Secretary-C. d. Grinols, ST. Cloud
Obituary Committee-W. B. Nit
chell, st. Cloud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09
SALUTATORY

Ladies and Gentlemen: In behalf
of the class of 1910, / extend to you a
most hearty welcome. We are glad
to have with us, at these exercises
which mark the completion of our
high school course, you who have
manifested your interest in us by
your presence here this evening.
Naturally, we feel some satisfaction
at having completed the task set be-
fore US. and in attaining the object
for which we have been striving.
1t is customary to think of COM
mencement day as being the end for
which, in itself, we work. Perhaps
we lay too much emphasis on that
side of it. However, 1 think that we
as class realize that it is not the
end, that it simply means step in
life.
We know that these four years are
but a meagre preparation for the
part we areto take in the work of the
world. We are conscious that we
still have much to learn. 1t is with
this idea in view that it has been
called commencement. The stress
should be laid, not upon the day but up
on what it stands for. Com
mencement in the truest
sense is the beginning of a
career in which we shall be given a
chance to prove our mettle; to show
whether we have got out of our high
school life that which will enable us
to do our work.
In ancient time the gladiators in
the arena were accustomed to greet
the Roman populace with these words:
"We who are about to die, salute
you" Standing as.we do at the out
set of life, eager to get into the
midst of things, ''We who are about
to live, salute you".
With something of this same idea
in view, we chose our class motto,
the words before you this evening:
'"These the foot hills; yonder the
mountains" It is only by climbing
these foot hills one by one that we
have gained the strength and courage
requisite for attempting the ascent
|of the mountains. 1t is only by
manfully surrounding the difficult
ties which rise before us that we can
attain still greater heights.
Before closing l wish to assure you
of our appreciation of the interest
you have shown us by coming here.
am certain l voice the feelings OF
the entire graduating class when ]
promise that we shall exert ourselves
to the uttermost to justify the good
will you have shown us. Once more,
1 tender you the greetings of the
class of 1910.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

The fishing continues fine and scarce
a day passes that a good haul is not
reported. One of the best catches
made here since the bass season open
ed was made at Birch Lake recently
when Messrs. MacGowan and Porter
of the Deere-Webber Company, along
with Messrs. Kelly and Ward, all of
Minneapolis, took between 35 and 40
bass. They were proud of their catch
and felt that it had been worth their
time to come to Sank Centre for few
days outing. Bass fishing at Long
Lake is also good. The fishing this
season is better than ever hereabo uts
and that is saying good deal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

In its last issue, the Long Prairie
Leader pays Fir. T. f. O'Connor the
following well deserved compliment:
"Rev. FIR O'Connor of Sank Centre
celebrated the 18th year of his Sank
Centre pastorate on Sunday last. In
the evening over 100 of his parishion-
ers called with presents, refreshments
and congratulations. The evening
wasvery pleasantly passed. Fir. O'Con-
nor is not only popular with the mem
bera of his congregation but with cit
liens of Sank Centre generally for he
takes prominent part in all public
affaifs and Identifies himself with
all movements that have the welfare
of the town as their object. He de-
livered the annual Memorial address
at the Sank Centre Opera House Mon
day afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

The annual meeting and banquet
of the Sank Centre Alumni Associ.
alton which was held Saturday eve.
ming, proved a most enjoyable affair.
A business meeting was called Satur.
day morning by the president, Ben
Du Bois, when these officers for the
present year were elected; President,
Miss Nell Hansen; vice president
Annabel Erwin; secretary, Olive Will
liams; treasurer, Edna Brown.
The regular meeting was held in
the Knights of Pythias Hall in the
evening when the class of 1910 was
initiated into the association and the
new officers were installed. The re.
firing president presided. After the
initiation ceremonies, a short program
consisting of reading by Mrs. Laurel
Kells, a solo by Mrs. George Fish,
piano duet by Misses Harriet Erwin
and Clara Carr and a vocal solo by
Mrs. Rudolph Hansen was given.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

A regular meeting of the county
commissioners of Stearns county was
held at st. Cloud Tuesday Liquor
licenses were granted to p. j. Callahan
of ST. Wendell, John Luttgen of st.
Nicholas and Peter Wieland of Lake
George. Notices were orderded for
new roads in the townships of Lake
George, Spring Hill, Avon and Albany.
A batch of bills was allowed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09
JOINED FOR LIFE
Two Well Known Young People
ASSUME Matrimonial Vows
"A QUIET HOME WEDDING
Miss Maud f. White and Lloyd Il.
Van Camp Marriedln Presence
of Relatives

There was a quiet home wedding
Tuesday evening, when Miss Maud E.
White, second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. White; and Mr.. Lloyd Fl.
Van Camp, oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
u. ii. Van Camp; were Joined in the
bonds of matrimony The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Risinger of
st. Paul, at the home of the brides
parents on Pine street. Eight O'Clock
was the hour, and at that time none
but the bride and groom, their rela-
tives and few intimate friends, were
present. The BRIDES wedding gown
was dainty creation of white trim
med with lace.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with pink and white carnations. The
affair was informal and the ring cere-
mony was used. After the ceremony
had been performed, bountiful we'd
ding supper was served. The wedding
presents were numerous, being beauti-
full, valuable and useful. Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Camp left on the Winnipeg
Flyer Wednesday morning for ST.
Paul where they Immediately began
housekeeping at 556 Dayton Avenue.
The bride is Minnesota girl and
has lived in Sank Centre for some
years. She is graduate of the Sank
Centre high school and talented
musician. She has many friends here
where she has been prominent in
musical and society circles.
The groom came to Sank Centre
with his parents when six years old
and grew up here. He, too, gradual
ed from the local high school. Six
years ago he entered the employ of
the Great Northern Railroad at st.
Paul. At present he holds the res
ponsible position of manager of The
employment bureau of the road and
is Lewis Hills right hand man.
Mrs. Matt Merfeld and Mr.. Shelby
Mobiles, both of this city, were mar
ried Saturday at Grand Forks, N. d.
They will remain in North Dakota
during the summer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09
vALEDICTORY

Friends, members of the Board of
Education, teachers and fellow stu
dents; to you it is my privilege as
the representatives of my class, to
give last greeting and farewell.
The bay is crossed; the sea lies be-
yond. So far we have had comparatiy-
ely easy sailing, and as in an actual
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

keep watch over them and have an
interest in their welfare and successes,
this being strong incentive to the
child.
The subject of keeping up a means
of education to stimulate the elders
was also discussed, the Importance OF
lectures, singing schools, etc, so that
the talent of each individual might
be developed.
| Miss Sanford paid a high tribute to
Supt. Angus, telling of the four years
of his college life in which he daily
appeared in her classes and how she
had singled him out among the thou.
sands of other students as being one
of the most studious, earnest, ener-
getic and faithful, and how she had
with pleasure recommended him as
one of the best and most capable OF
; instructors.
In closing, Miss Sanford addressed
a few remarks to the class, speaking
words of encouragement and congra-
tulatiOns.
Edwin C. Madsen delivered the
valedictory address in pleasing man
ner and was warmly applauded. DIR.
E. j. Lewis, President of the Board
of Education, presented the diplomas
with words of concentration and
advice.
The "Call to Arms by Veazie was
fitting finale to verX pleasant
evenings entertainment. The bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev. J. T..
Smith.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

Mrs. Matt Merfeld and Mr.. Shelby
Mobiles, both of this city, were mar
ried Saturday at Grand Forks, N. d.
They will remain in North Dakota
during the summer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

| harbor, there are many ships within
hail, in case of disaster; so we have
of ten had some to help us over ou1
hard places, to stand by with counsel
or assistance. Now, however, we
shall encounter the open sea, where
the waves may be rough and steering
no simple task, and for many, per-
haps, there will be no friendly vessel
within call. For the most part we
shall voyage alone, depending largely
upon our own efforts for success or
failure.
AS we stand here looking out into
the future, we are not altogether UNI
prepared for whatever work may
fall to our lot, but we know
that only succeeding years will
show whether we have the right
stuff in us now.
Tomorrow begins a new epoch in
: our lives. Tonight we bid farewell
to the past and look back over the
mistakes and follies, the joys and
sorrows, of our life. Tomorrow we
must set our hands to the pillow and
go steadily forward.
To our superintendent, to the
honored members of the Board OF
Education, and to the Faculty, it is
fitting that in leaving behind us our
high school life, we should give our
first greeting. We are mindful of
the debt we owe, and desire to ex-
press our appreciation of the efforts
you have put forth in our behalf.
During the past four years we have
worked under your supervision and
have had ample opportunity to observe
the interest you have shown in our
welfare. For this interest, for these
efforts, we wish to thank you, and
we should express the hope that we
may not be behind other classes in
fulfilling your expectations. And SO
with all kindly feelings we will bid
your farewell.
AS we appear for the last time as
students of the Sank Centre high
school, We do not forget the many
friends who by their good will have
encouraged and helped us. Your
thoughts have purred us on to
greater efforts. We tender you our
heartfelt thanks and would ask the
same interest in the future.
Fellow students: Our association
in the past has been enjoyable and
our relations during this year have
been continually growing closer.
We cannot leave without a word to
you. Especially to the members of
the advancing class would we extend
onr good wishes. We have been firm
friends, have had good times togeth-
er and not the least pleasant of ties
will be broken upon taking leave of
you. AS we say goodbye accept our
kindest. wishes for your success.
Classmates: The time for saying
farewell has arrived. During our
schooldays we have grown to think a
great deal of each other, and now
that the time for parting has come we
do not find it easy. But we cannot
put it off any longer. AS it come to
us that the final moment to which
We have been looking forward is at
hand, we feel how much we care for
each other, though we may not have
shown it before. Now, however, we
can give free expression to our feelings
and for once voice the sentiment that
has all along been present in our
hearts. AS we go forth to meet
whatever may be in store for us we
shall carry with us the memory of
friendships formed here. Though
we may not all be together again,
let us keep the same spirit of loyalty
to 1910. Goodbye.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

The banquet at the Palmer House
followed.
Here again the retiring president
presided as POSTMASTER. The new
class was welcomed by Miss Mary
Folmer, Elmer Hendry responding for
the class of 1910. Miss Bertha Rich
responded in behalf of the faculty.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09

J.-W. Ward has rented one of his
fine cottages at Ward Springs to M.
M. Ferguson of Des Moines, who will
be there to occupy it the first of
August.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-09
CREAMERY STATISTICS
Report of the Sank Lake Cream
cry Association for the
Month of April

Following is the report of the Sank
Lake Creamery Association for April,
1910:
Pounds cream received. 32687
Average test. Pass
Pounds butterfat. .8O27.5
Pounds butter made. .97O6
FER cent over rum. ..............U.9l
Average net price received for
pound of butter. 1856
Paid for butterfat per Id. ....... Bic
Number of patrons. ...........1 O6
Total receipts for April 1910. .s277S.89
Bal. on hand April ! 1910. :. -. 1913. 33
Total cash available. .2966.22
Paid for butterfat. .2488.50
Paid for Expense. .............. 1868
Total disbursements 1884. 10
Balance on hand May 1..... 1O1.43
s2966.22
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
WHERE HONOR BELONGS.

Potter County News: The ST. Paul
Pioneer Press of the 26th contains
quite lengthy writeup of some
prominent citizen of that place claim
ing the honor Of finding the first but
terty of the season. AS usual, South
Dakota is in the lead in that respect
also, we having them beat by twu
months good and strong, the first
butterfly appearing here the middle of
January and was on exhibition in the
window of Ben p. Hoover's general
store for several days. The first robin
yarn is a stale one. Here in good old
South Dakota the children have been
gathering crOcuses from the prairies
since March the 21st. We do not tell
these things to crow over any place
but lest some one might be mislead
| that we call attention to the fact that
we are behind in anything, rather
we lead, others follow-you know.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
TIMBER LAKE COUNTY

Men and teams by the hundred are
going out from Wakpala to finish the
grading on the Moreau and Cheyenne
branches of the Milwaukee, road
south.
The Grand river bridges which
were washed out 10y the spring Hood +,
have been replaced. Steel has been
laid across the Grand river, and il is
expected ito have the line ready for
passenger traffic to Timber Lake BY
May at the latest. BY June it is
planned to have passenger trains in
to Moraau, just across the Moreau
river. on the Cheyenne line.
From Timber Lake west to the res
erYation line Is the largest amount of
vacant homestead land, also from
Dupree west to the line, and 1t is
there that the bulk Of the homestead
ers Will doubtless go, although there
is good land left on the Standing
Rock reservation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
BOOSTERS FROM OMAHA

One hundred Omaha capita ajists.
wholesalers and manufacturers win
make tour through South Dakota,
May - to May 25 on special train.
While out to Boost wholesale and
manufacturing business Of Omaha,
these parties have proved great boost
ers in the past for the cities and towns
which they visit, carrying as they do
moving picture cameras, a number Of
newspaper and magazine writer's who
never fail to send in boosts for every
town and city. They Investigate
every opportunity and resource of
the communities they visit, have been
known to spend several hours look
ing over live stock, piles of wool,
prize grains and city improvements.
The cities and towns they will see on
this trip will be full of lntesest to
business men and bankers
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
PIERRE TEACHERS CHOSEN.

The list Of teachers for the Pierre
schools which has been selected for
next year is: NJ NJ. Ramer. superin-
tendent G. f. Evans, principal; high
school instructors: l.. E. Bear, Juna
kephart, Margaret Gable, Louise
Glecklt., Elsie Parrott, Marion Mer-
|rill: gr lie teachers, Myrtle Hutehi-
Anna I1ollister, NJ. S. Allen, Emma
Lewis, Nettie Bapp, Elsie Anding.
Alberta Green, Luella White, Anna
Kennedy, Elizabeth Loucls, Helen
Cox, Elizabeth Ryan, Ida Williams
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
MAN CANNOT MAKE LAND.

The population Of the world doub-
les every twenty seven years. There
is new baby born in the United
States about every minute. but no
more land is being made for him. !.
All the land that ever will be. was
created thousands of years ago.
Every day, every hour, the demand
for land and products Of land in
creases, but there is no more land
BY draining swamps. by building up
low lands, by Strengthening rivers,
by the construction of vast irrigation
systems in The arid districts, man
may add tothe amount of land suit
able for growing products to feed the
world. but man cannot create any
new land. All the land you will ever
get a ciLance To bsay is here uOw.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
HISTORICAL

South Dakota was explored by
Lewis and Clark, 1904.
Indian title was extinguished, 1859.
First permanent agricultural settle
ment was May 10, 1857.
The territory ESTABLISHED, 1861.
The first railroads, 1872.
Gold being discovered i'll the Black
Hills in 1874.
Black Hills was opened, 1876.
There was a great boom of home
steaders in 1880 to 1883.
Admitted as a state, November, Q,
1899.
South Dakota furnished it's first
regiment OF soldiers for the Spanish
war, and the regiment made a record
for bravery and fighting to he proud
of,
The climate is fine and healthful
and invigorating, sunshiny days pre-
dominate.
The averagesannual rainfall east of
the Missouri is 2l inches and more
than II inches of this falls in five
growing months,
The monthly average precipitation
for twenty years at the government
signal station at Huron, in the James
River Valley, has been as follows.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
ARBoR DAY PROCLAMATION.

Governor Nessey OH Saturday is
sued the following Arbor day procla
nation:
wv hereas, the annual observance
of Arbor day has encouraged the sen
ment IN favor of tree culture, not
only for the purpose of adornment,
but for its economic value as we'll,
and,
|, Whereas, the springtime chimes
of another year are now sounding
throughout the land, and eacth's beau
tiful symbol OF generation and rejuve-
nation are again in evidence; Mother
Nature shyly whispers to us her Sc
cret and the story she tells is sweet
to our hearts. She asks our assist
ance and it should be freely and JOY
fully gwen, for by assisting her we
advance ourselves. The planting of
trees and the cultivation Of flowers
and shrubbery is conductive to real
home building, and upon home are
the hopes of the nation builded. We
need the trees; not only to protect
the soil, conserve the moisture, afford
shelter and shade to the beasts and
birds, but they are u delight to the
eye and solace to the heart of man
kind.
Now therefore, l, Robert S. Yes
sey, governor of the commwealth of
South Dakota, do hereby issue and
setting apart as Arbor day, Friday,
April %, 1910, to be dedicated 10 the
planting Of trees and to the dessimi
nation of information which may
cause the citizens Of this state to re.
alize the Importance Of having trees
around their homes. along the streams
and in the cities and towns. | would
especially recommend that appropri
ate exercises be held in the public
schools throughout the state and that
trees and shrubs be planted upon the
school house grounds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
POPULATION GROWS FAST.

Estimates made by the bureau Of
statistics from reports Of the census
bureau and of the department of
agriculture, show that during the
last ten years the population Of the
United States has Increased Il, 900. 600.
while the number Of available food
animals has decreased about S. .OOo, 900 !.
The price OF grain with which to feed
the animals has MEANWHILE Increased
from So % u pee cent aceor.iing to
.tlse eStioI.t6n.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
GREAT STEAMBOAT
CONCERN ASSURED
kansas City Capitaliats Are Completing
Organization of the ST. 900 900 Line.

Organization of the ST 900. 900 Line.
Kansas City, Mo, March 25.--This
city this week is closing up the organi-
cation Of the Sl,000,O00 steam boat
company which will operate on the Mis-
souri, river between Kansas City and
uprlver points. The subscriptions to
the stock will close at midnight March
81, but it is expected that ii will be
over subscribed many thousand dollars.
Already the subscriptions are within a
little less than Sl0U,O0O of the mark.
The over subscriptions will make up for
any lapses, SO that the company will be
organized with its full capital
1t is probable that both COW boats
and packets will be used, the packets
for high grade freight and express ser
vice and the tow boats and barges for
grain, manufactured iron and bulk com
modities, 1t is probable, however, that
the full fleet will not be in operation until
the second year, or 1912, when it is ex-
pected at least 500, 900 tons can be
handled. The rates will be two-thirds
of the rail rates.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
WINS PRIZE FOR BUTTER.

The coYention of the South Dakota
Dairymen and Buttermakers' assoc
iation closed last Thursday. The first
prize, a solid gold medal, for the best
exhibit of butter. was awarded to Carl
Hartwig, of Castlewood. The butter was
graded at 96 per cent. Prof. c. Larson.
OF the state agricultural college,
stated that it was the best exhibit he
has seen in the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07
BIG PRICE FOR FLAX

Valley City, N. D., Feb. 25.--Ths
proceeds Of one car Of t1ax sold by
the Farmers Elevator company in
this city. were great enough to pur-
chase a quarter section OF land at S2l
an acre. The car, loaded here, con-
tanned 41,722 pounds Of fax and was
sold at 1928 q bushel. netting 3s,-
a72.1o.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07

Fl. II. Ellerman, internal revenue
inspector, gave out figures on the
making of cigars in the district en-
bracing North and South Dakota, the
report taking in statistics gathered,
up ard including December 81, 1909
During last year, it is shown 12,o50,-
044 cigars were made in the district,
in which there are ITO factories The
stamp tax Oh these cigars amounted
to $50 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-04-07

Those who were outside Friday
evening were much interested by the
sight and sound of wild geese flying
northward, flying SO low that the long
swish of their moving wings could be
plainly heard.