Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-03-04
AN EXCELLENT TIME

Had by Ftremen Monday
Misunderstanding and
Talking -
The ''doings'' held at the city han
Monday night by the firemen was
attended by over 100 firemen, tho
mayor ana members of the city
council, and the local press. =
At about nine o'clock the, ,firemen
and guests proceeded to the banquet
hall, which was elegantly decorated
with bunting and the national colors,
anu where the tables were spread
with an abundance of eatables and
''good cheer. -
Mr.. Lyon called on u. M. Cameron
for talk on the "Origin of Fires.''
The speaker thought that if possible,
the first one at fire should try and
ascertain the location of the fire and
note anything IN connection with the
same that seemed to be of an
incendiary origin. He thought that
there should be better inspection of
risks, that is, it should be seen that
property did not carry moe insurance
than the property was worth, or even
what 1T was worth. He thought that
the idea of carrying over-lnsurance
was the cause of q great many fires.
The blame for this was put onto the
ire insurance agents; who, to secure
larger premiums, overlook the fact
that the building or contents are
overlnsured. He made some su9ges-
ti0ns as to how this condition might
be overcome.
City Attorney Vasaly of Hose Com
pany No. 1, spoke of the early days Of
the fire department., covering the
ground from the institution of the
famous Hook and Ladder company up
to this time with its efficient service,
and threw a few deserving bouquets
at Chlet Emder, who has been head of
the department the last eleven years.
He told of how the tiremen in the old
days were the leaders in every public
function, and also of their downfall in
the year 1883. Instead of celebrating
the fourth of July at home, they
attended picnic at nearby lake, at
which time other citizens with solemn
services buried the day that had here
tofore been one for the show of
patriotism and joy. However, the
tiremen, again lngratlated themselves
with the public by asslduously look.
ing after the events. OF course a
mention of the famous red shirt worn
by the gallant old time Hooks was not
overlooked.
F.. F. Turner spoke of the good of
such gatherings, and the need of good
fellowship and the necessity of strictly
obeying orders in fighting fires success
fully. It had been expected to hear
some funny stores from Turner. and
that while they might seem funny to
his hearers they did not to him, as he
knew : them better. MIR. Turner
referred to the late D. L. Kane who
met deat eathcsn.sa~siires VI IN n innea,u,8ifs..s7 =
and who had attended the fireman's
previous banquet as a speaker. He
suggested the idea of holding a
memorial service each year in honor, ct
departed brothers.
Chief Emder said a few words.
thanking those who had k,ndiv
mentioned him, and thanked the tire.
men for the support they had piven
him. He also stated that Mr.. Ludwip
as an appreciation of the fact that fha
tiremen had changed their night Of
entertainment SO as to not Interfere
with a show that was already
scheduled, would be pleased to have
the tiremen as his guests at the Milo.
on either Thursday, Friday or Satur.
day night, or Sunday afternoon.
The addresses were all pood and
were well received
In closing the program of talking,
Mr.. Lyon thanked the band for its
excellent music and the speakers, and
entertainment committee for their
efforts. Reference again was made
to the late u. l.. Kane, who had been
the secretary of the Minnesota Relief
association, and Mr.. Lyon gave a
beautiful eulogy of one whom he
termed ''the best friend the tiremen
ever had." He spoke of his work in
and outside of the association. and
said that he who bad gone had truly
represented good citizenship.
After smoke and some conversation.
the meeting was adjourned, everyone
feeling that they had had good
time
P. A. Holgren has had "Oak Hill''
filed IN the register of deeds Office as
the name Of his farm.
John Kampa of North Prairie has
purchased the Jos. Wochnlk 80 acre
farm in Two Rivers. Consideration
was $4,000.