The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-07-13
Peter Engel OF Vesta is assisting
at Mrs. j. wv. Frazier's farm.

Some Of our young people will
enter Mankato Mimi Commercial
College at the fall opening. A good
time to enter and fine school to
attend. If interested send for free
year book.
John Lauterbach went to New
Ulm last Friday to meet his niece,
Sister Hortulana Of Westphalia,
Mich. G. w. Baily, father Of the
latter, joined his daughter here a
day or two later. Mr.. Lauterbach
had not seen his niece since she
entered a convent. twenty-six years
ago.
Springfield sent delegation to
our Chautauqua last Sunday, among
whom were seen Banker Watson
and Will Blackman, with their lad
les. These gentlemen were well
pleased with the Sunday program
and intimated that Springfield would
send other representatives during
the week.
The insurance on the high school
building has been adjusted, the con-
Germ representing the underwriters
agreeing to allow $3.50 to repair
damages on the building. This was
about $4O0 better than the adjuster's |
first offer, which is some compen-
sation for the delay in allowing the
claim.
The Barnes Smith Co. last week |
sold two valuable Redwood county
farms to Iowa farmers. Henry
Petrie's 240 acre farm in New Avon
and Otto HACKS farm near Lucan,
containing the same lumber of |
acres, were the bargains secured by
the Iowa men. This agency is in
correspondence with number of |
Iowa parties who are looking for
good improved farms in this vi
cinity.
The county commissioners met yes
terday for their midsummer session
and took action on several petitions
for changes of school district bound
aries. They also agreed on the set
Element Of disputed tax claim in
this city, Mayor Philbrick agreeing
to pay back taxes and assessments on
his lots on East street where the old
Park hotel stood, in consideration of
the county renting SASS Of pen
alties accrued on the same.
The families of Alderman Durham
and w. r. Barnes came home from
their vacation at Lake Francis last
Thursday. Durham is quite enthu-
siastic over the hypnotic talent of
Brer. Barnes, and declares that
when three croppies get onto one
hook at once or when a two-foot
pike jumps into Bill Barnes lap and
looks up at him with an injured look
for not throwing his bait where it
will do most good, there isn't much
chance for the other fellow. We
are inclined to think that Brer Dun
hams fish narratives are slightly
exaggerated.
The fact,that next Saturday night
is school meeting night should not
be forgotten by voters. In this city,
Messrs. S. G. Peterson and Aiken
have come to the ends Of their terms,
and the former, as president of the
board, is entitled to reelection on
the ground that one good term de-
serves another, as well as of efficient
service. The other member has no
claims to make on the office, after
nine years or more of the honor,
and some younger man or some one
who has more time to give to it's
duties should be chosen in his place.
Chas. Luscher is back from an
enjoyable vacation at Bemidji and
other northern Minnesota points.
He reports that Mrs. Luscher and
himself were royalty entertained at
the Albert Melges home and that he
accompanied Albert on trip to
Duluth, where they were shown all
the glories Of the Herald office by
Manager Anton Weiss, and where
Mrs. Luscher and Mrs. Melges will
visit several former Redwood Falls
friends before the former returns
here. Mr.. Luscher is showing speci-
mems of the iron ore which is being
taken out of the Melges mine by the