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The Washington times., 1911-05-11
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


In the campaign TO arouse interest
in the affairs of the Alexandria Light
Infantry, that body will next Monday
evening tender banquet at Armory
Hall, at which a Number Of persons
prominent locally will attend and de-
liver addresses.
The local company has always held
the reputation of being one Of the best
drilled in the State. ana while there has
been a satisfactory number of recruits
during the past year. 1t Is desired to
swell the company to still greater size,
and the banquet is the first of the prof.
ected features to instill enthusiasm in
its affairs, that has so far been real
ized.
Among the prominent persons to be
present, and who probably will deliver
short addresses. are Representative c.
G. Cariin, Acting NayorSF z. Marbury'
Gen. r. X. Evans, Gen. w. w. sale.
Col William Petry, and Gen. c. {.
Vaughn.
The body of Miles 3. Preston. former
mayor or Hartford. Conn.,. who died
suddenly yesterday morning at the
home OF his brother, James T. Preston,
ms South Royal street, with whom he
was visiting, was shipped to the Con-
necticut city for interment late last
night.
Mr.. Preston, was sixty years Of age,
and was president of the Bonnet-Pres-
ton Company, Inc, and the Preston
Kenyon Company. He was promi-
nent Mason. being a member OF the
Scottish Rite Order. and a past grand
chancellor Of the Knights Of Pythias.
The hearing before Judge ]. B. T.
Thornton in The Circuit Court yesterday
Of the case Of Dent against the Wash
ington-Southsrn railway, was not con-
cluded yesterday, being continued over
until today. This suit involves $10,00t
damages for the death OF Edward w.
Dent, who was struck by train in the
Potomac yards in August, 1903. Robin
son Moncure represents the plainttn
and Col. +. L. Smith and r. d. Brum-
hack, the defendant.
Daniel Harmon, of Charlottesville,
Va, representing the Bicker's estate,
The Washington times., 1911-05-11
Splendid Spring Tonic
At Small Cost
(From Martyn.s pruE Journal.l

As millions of bottles of various
blood medicines and liver regulators
are taken yearly to tone up the blood.
restore vitality and healthy conditions
to the body. II will not be amiss for
us to repeat the formula of an old
time remedy that has been used with
marvellous success.
Dissolve one ounce Of kardele In
one-half pint of alcohol. then add one
half cup sugar and enough hot water
to make a quart. The ingredients can
be had at any drug store at small cost.
One tablespoonful Of this tonic taken
before each meal will soon correct all
disorders of the liver, make the blood
clear. and strengthen and build up the
system most satisfactorily. For cor
recting sallow, pimply complextons. and
giving one vigor and good health. we
have never found a remedy to equal 1t.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

October ], 1910, to April /. 1911. The
installation of Packard automobiles In
place of horse-drawn patrols has been
remarkably successful, according to this
statement. During the six months
saving of more than 5000 in favor of
the automobile was made. and in addi-
ton the department derived almost end
less benefits on account Of the greater
speed and distance the automobiles
travel The operating expenses of the
automobiles during the six months
period was 5000, as against S9,l5s 1t
would have cost to maintain thirty-six
horses, ten patrol wagons, twelve patrol
men and two hostlers, which the auto
mobiles replaced.
A man with a penchant for freak
calculations has compounded some in
teresting figures. based upon an order
for $1,000 pneumatic tires recently placed
with the United States Tire Company
by the United States Motor Company.
The average diameter of The wheels
upon which the castings are to be fitted
was found to be thirty-four inches. The
length of a thirty-four inch shoe when
stretched over a distance of ground Is
about nine feet--eight feet ten and four
fifths inches, to be exact. Taxing the
The Washington times., 1911-05-11
BANQUET TO BOOM
MILITARY COMPANY
Representative Carlin and Others to Speak at Affair De-
signed to Arouse Interest in the Alexandra Light
Infantry and Swell Its Ranks.

ginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corpora
ton, which failed last December for
S22,uoo. was in this city yesterday, TAX
ing testimony before Special Commits
sioner John 81. Johnson.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11
Order of Alhambra.

The mysteries of the rites of the Order
Of Alhambra are known glortes today
to the class that was inducted into the
order at a meeting of AIcantara Cara
van at Rauscher's last night.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

The CentralHigh School baseball team.
of Washington, yesterday defeated the
Alexandria baseball club by a score
of ii to s. The game was without par
ticularly interesting features.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

One of the most important plans un-
der way at the willys-Overland auto
mobile plant, in Toledo, this year Is the
proposed Overland field day: This Is an
annual event with the thousands OF
workers in the big Overland factory.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

Harry Benner, of the Century Tire
Company, who is in the city for few
days, announced yesterday that o. e.
Hoff, of Baltimore, will assume the
Of the company next week. Mr.. Hon Is
we'll known in this city, having driven
in a number OF contests in the last two
or three years.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

John knight. of this city. is critically
i'll at the Alexandra Hospital.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

Robert Hill was yesterday arrested by
Special Oficer Harrigan. and Allen
Stewart by Special Officer Payne,
charged with trespassing on the prop
erty of the Southern railway. The case
of the former will be heard before the
Alexandria county authorities. and the
latter by the Fairfax county authori-
ties.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11
Half-Million Mansion
For James Speyer

NEW YORK, May 11.-Plans for
500, 900 home on Fifth avenue at Eighty
seventh street are being prepared for
James Speyer, the weil-known banker
The site was purchased from Henry
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

The funeral of Mrs Nancy J. Treakle
will be held from her late residence, 519
South Lee street, at o'clock this after
noon, the Rev. w. f. Watson officiating.
Burial will be made in Union Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11
By HARRY WARD.

Entries for the 5oO-mile international
sweepstakes to be run on the Indian
apolis speedway Memorial Day have
closed, with forty-six Of the fastest
racing automobiles in the world nomi-
mated to try conclusions for the SSoo
purse that has been offered.
This is twenty more than the greatest
number of cars ever entered in a single
event in the history Of automobile rae
ing. The last entry to be received was
that of wild Bob" Burman. who will
pilot the record-breaking Benz car he
used in smashing Barney Oldheld's IA
vorite records for the kilomcter, mile.
and two miles. With Burman plotting
a car In the big race, every noted rae
ing driver in America, together with a
number of the favorite drivers Of Eu-
rope, are carded to start i'll what Is
expected to be the most spectacular
automobile race in the history of the
sport.
Veterans of many hard campaigns in
the sport of automobile racing are gath
ering in the Hoosier capital prepara-
Tory to the big race. Men whose names
have been linked with narratives of
narrow escapes from death many times,
and whose daring has caused thousands
10 gaze with bated breath, are round
inp I'M for the classic event, and de-
snite their former trying escapades, are
looking forward to the long grind with
as much keen desire as the young pilots
who are just breaking into the racing
game. -.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

Another dividend Of 10 per cent wa:
declared yesterday by the show com
roittee of the recent automobile show
'The dividend checks will be mailed to-
6ay by Treasurer ]. NJ. Stoddard.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

In police court this morning, William
Dade colored. was fined $3.50 for an
assault on John Simms. John Courtney.
also colored, charged with destroying
the property of Rose Johnson, was dis
missed.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

An amendment to the charter of The
Columbia Cafe Company, Inc, OF this
city, has been granted by the State cor
poration commission, providing for an
increase In their capital stock from
SEQ, 600 to $4,000.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

The first to so announce himself, Capt.
Frank Entwisle, is making a determined
campaign for the Office of chief of the
fire department. Mr.. Entwtsle has so
far remained dark horse In the con-
test, his name not having been men
toned in connection with the Office.
The Washington times., 1911-05-11

Daniel Harmon, of Charlottesville,
va, representing the Bicker's estate,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

HI. C. Hale Of Beaver Falls was in
Redwood on business Thursday.
For Sale-A good piano cheap.
Inquire of Lauterbach Bros. 15-tf
Lyric entertainers at the Christian
church at s o'clock on Thursday
evening.
Misses Revier and Stanky of Nor
ton were visitors at the George Da-
Wis home Friday.
Anna Mclean left Thursday for
Mankato, where she is attending
the normal school.
Mrs. Cliff Reynolds of Lamberton
was in Redwood last week visiting
with Mrs. Frank Clague.
Why not have Lauterbach Bros.
put up a box Of homemade candies
to your order Christmas. 2O-2
Mrs. Martin Lohrenz left for
Rochester last Wednesday. She will
enter the Mayo hospital at that
place and receive treatment.
Miss Lettie Larson, who recently
went to Minneapolis, has returned
to Redwood and will spend the holt
days at the home of j. Albert John
son.
S. G. Peterson, whose business
interests keep him out of Redwood
Falls good deal Of the time, re-
turned home Friday for few days
visit with his family. He says the
holiday business is good.
| Don't forget the fancy-work sale
at Philbrick's store Dec. IA. Is anG
16. by the Misses VIM.
The date of the Lyric Entertainers
who will appear at the Christian
|church as the third number on TIT
llyceum. course is Dec. IA. Thursday
Of this week. The date was changed
after it had been SET for this even
ling.
Call and see the fine assortment
of Christmas goods at Luscher'l
Drug Store.
| We understand that Frank Big
gers, troubleman for the Minnesot;
Central Telephone company at thi.
place, will shortly leave and locate
either at Winnebago or Redwood
Falls. Sherman Anderson will sue
coed Mr.. Biggers. Lamberton Star,
| Frank A. Smith, one of the offic
GERS of Stratus Bros Land Co., re-
turned to Redwood last Friday from
his home at Ft. Wayne, Ind, and
will be here until Thursday Of this
week. Mr. Smith was warmly
greeted By his large number of
friends here.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
THE CITY

ForSale--Draught horses in good
condition. c. F. lett. tt.
Miss Florence Barber of Vesta
visited with friends last Tuesday.
F. G. Kumm returned last week
after ten days visit with relatives
in Bellingham.
Rev. Ole Nilsen Of Candy was in
Redwood Thursday. the guest of
Rev. C. F. Martin.
DR.. Golden was at Lamberton
last Tuesday in consultation with
DIR. Ziedel of that place,
You buy good candies all the year
around. Why not for Christmas go
to Lauterbach Bros. 20-2.
Miss Florence Thune gave a birth
day party to a few of her girl
friends Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kah nike Of
Florence. S. D., visited relatives at
Redwood Falls the past week.
For rent, furnished rooms. In
quire of Mrs. Lutz. 20-2t
Rud. Stensyad, w. R. Barnes, w,
B. Clements and F. R. Lobdell were
in Marshall on business Friday.
Misses Annie Fisher and Lucy
Schueller returned Sunday from :
visit with friends and relatives at
Sleepy Eye.
The Up Streamers of the Presby
terian church gave an oyster sup
per in the basement of the church
Friday evening. The young ladies
we're invited to attend.
The Misses VIM will have nice
line of fancy articles for Xmas al
Philbrick's store. Dec. la. Is and 16.
The Missionary society of the
Methodist church will be entertain
ed by Mrs. Shaver assisted by Mrs.
P D. Hitchcock apd Mrs. s. A. Hall
Wednesday afternoon. Dec. ID.
The Sunday school Of the Metho-
dist church will give cantata at
the church on Saturday evening,
Dec. 23. Seeing Santa will be given
under the direction Of the pastor,
N. MI. Darrell.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

Finest line Of rings and jewelry
for Chr istmas at Luscher's Drug
store. 20-2r
Candies, nuts. trees and trim
mings for Christmas at Lauterbach
Bros. 20-2.
Christ Leith and Ella Small of
Lamberton were married by Rev. j.
J. Ehrstein at the Manse last week.
Immediately after the ceremony
they left for Mankato, whence they
started for the Pacific coast on a
wedding trip. The bride is the
sister of Alvin Small, formerly sher-
if Of this county.
Books, Bibles and fancy Perfumes
in great variety for Christmas, at
Luscher's Drug Store. 20-2
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

Eugene Leland OF Minneapolis
visited with friends here last week.
Call and see the Christmas fancy
work by the Misses VIM, at Phil
bricks store, Dec. IA, Is and 10.
H. N. Bell and wife, who left
week ago for the Pacific coast, had
hardly got started before they were
in train wreck. which might have
been serious but for the steel coach
es. Mr.. Bell wired j. T. Cooper
from Mobridge, S. D., on Dec. 6,
that they were in wreck but came
out o. k. The accident was caused
by spreading rails.
Toys. dolls, rocking horses, and
TOYS of every description, at Lusch-
er's drug store. 2O-lt.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
Christmas Is Coming.

But we are here first. You better
hurry, and get in your order while
the weather is good. We are max
ing more large work this year in all
kinds of photographs than usual
Family groups, wedding groups ano
large heads are all the go this year
Nothing suits your friends any
better than good photograph as {
gift for..Christmas. Just come right
along. We will not disappoint you.
NJ. B. ANDERSEN.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
Our Florida Facts

is a book made up of extracts
from the Brooksville Board of
Trade and should be read by
everyone interested in Florida.
Plain Facts in Plain Language
from first to last leaf information
you should have before making
an investment in Florida the
Mecca OF the ambitious. This
book free with no expense or
further obligation on your part.
Write today. Excursions to our
Florida lands the first and third
Tuesday Of each month. Go and
see our lands and gather a few
flowers now in bloom. Call on
our local agent or write
BrooksviIle- Wiscon Land Ca.
SOC End Ave m.
Minneapolis, MINI.
]. S. Hockett Agt.
Redwood Falls, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
j. P. GULL

Announces himself as candidate
for the position of city recorder for
the year 1912, TO succeed Frank
Evans. Mr.. Gull has been resident
Of this city for q long time and is
known to be Industrious and reli-
able and deserving. On this count
Ne soIicits your support at the city
polls on January 2, 1912.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

II
For Sale Shropshire ram. 7. r.
3 Inglis. 1872
/ MissfKa hler Of Lamberton is Wis
| ting at the home Of Silas Giem.
/ Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
i Swain, a girl, on Saturday, Dec 8
4 Wanted second cook and
/ laundry girl at the Kahler House at
q once. 2Oztf.
Ira Reynolds, who has been visit
! ing friends and relatives in Illinois,
returned Friday.
! Wouldn't it be well TO patronize
those that patronize you? Leave
your laundry at Lauterbach Bros.
Joseph Ambrose and Miss Cecilia
Kahnke returned home Saturday
after few weeks visit with friends
and relatives at Waseca, GAINESVILLE.
! st. Clair and other points.
/ Watches and jewelry at lowest
prices for Christmas at Luscher's
Drug store. 2O-2t.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dedrich of Wa
SEGA recently married, and who are
on an extended wedding tripstopped
at Redwood Falls and visited at the
homes of Peter Amberg, A. Kahnke
and other relatives.
! For a durable and satisfactory
present you cannot do better than
select jewelry. We are showing a
splendid line of diamonds, cut glass
and watches. Take a look at our
show window. A. Aselson.
{ A parcel shower was given We'd
nesday evening for Jay Knapp. of
Straus Brothers. who is soon to be
married. The affair was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Torger
Strand and was attended by men
only.
/ The Relief Corps elected the fol-
lowing officers last Tuesday: presi-
dent, Mrs. j. w. Ferris; senior vice,
Mrs. Hall; junior vice. Mrs. Lee;
chaplain, Mrs. Swan; treasurer,
Mrs. Corrouth; conductor, Mrs.
Durham; guard, Mrs. Charles
Huntsberry.
Do not put off the selection of
your Christmas gifts until too late.
Our stock is complete in every line
and our prices are as low as are con-
sistent with quality. Step in and
examine the goods and prices.
HENRY SCHLEUDER.
Beginning January 2 the grocery
stores Of this city will close at 6 p.
m. This is in accordance with an
agreement made by the various gro
| cerymen Of the place who believe
that early closing will in no way in
terfere with their business nor dis
commode their patrons.
For SALE, 40 white Plymouth
: Rock cockerels. Also young short.
thorn bull. Cheap if taken at once
Inquire of Peter Mckay. 20-2
Mrs. James Stevenson and the Min
nesota Telephone company have
reached an agreement in the sui
brought by her for 81 900 damages
The suit grew out of injury re
ceived by Mrs. Stevenson when shs
came in contact with telephone
wire that had been left hanging BY
the company and had become
charged. Frank Clague appeared
for Mrs. Stevenson.
. Miss Nelson, dramatic reader O.
$ note. has been secured by the ladies
of the cemetery association for al
r entertainment to be given by her a
/ the Christian church on the evenin,
t of Dec. 20. Miss Nelson comes t.
Redwood very highly recommends,
! and it seems certain that she viii
d give the people Of this place some
i thing good. AS she appears unde
: the auspices of so worthy al
organization it is likely that sh'
IS will be greeted by large audience
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

Why not buy homemade candies
at Lauterbach Bros. for Xmas. 2t
! Full blood Scotch collie pups for
sale. Prices right.
2O-3t r. T. March.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Peter j. Amberg re-
turned home Wednesday after
spending a few days in the cities.
They were accompanied home by
James Broughton.
For SALE-At the Eagle Roller
Mill company's elevator. -four and
feed stllffs of all kind. including
bran. shorts, oats and corn. at right
prices. W. F. jackson, Agt. If.
Till Tibbetts, for many years a
resident of this city was in town Fri
day and Saturday of last week greet
ing his old friends. Mr.. Tibbetts
now lives at Excelsior but he will
start for the Pacific coast in short
time and will be gone all winter.
This is his first plunge into the west
but he expects to thoroughly enjoy
lit.
We have q very full line of arti-
cles suitable for Christmas gifts, in
jeWelry, silver, cut-glass, hand
painted china, fountain pen and
pictures. Call and look over our
goods. HENRY SCHLEUDER.
Cashier j. C. Jackson, who joined
the Luse Land company's excursion
for Sutherlin, Oregon, says in part
in telegram sent to E. P. Grabow,
Arrived this morning. The valley
is far better than expected. Fine
Sunshine. We are picking straw
berries from the vines and fruit
from the trees. Flowers are in full
bloom. Morgan Messenger.
Wanted, a girl for general house
work. Steady place to the right
person Mrs. G. E. Wilson. If,
Saturday afternoon, while assist
ing in cleaning switches at Revere,
Lou Hammond Of this place met
with serious accident that will lay
him off duty for some time and
cause him considerable pain. He
was down sighting along the rail,
while another party was operating
| the switch lever and in some man
ner one of his thumbs was caught
! between the two rails and badly
crushed. He has been at Tracy at
different times, where the railroad
surgeons are caring for the injured
member. -Lamberton Star.
/ For Sale-Two Emblem Motor
cycles, and 81 horse power, fully
equipped with lights and tandem
and guaranteed perfect. A bargain
for cash if taken soon. Also 1912
Emblems.
/ 2O-2t. EDWIN T. SWENsoN.
/ The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
ICarter, south Of town, was the scene
| of highly enjoyable social function
| Thursday evening. A large num-
Der of the neighbors gathered there
with sandwiches and oysters and
made merry. After supper games
lWere played until a late hour,
Those present were: Douglas Aller
and wife, Henry Petrie and wife
George Well and wife and Louis
Rote, John Anderson and wife
Thomas Inglis and wife, August
Kleeman and wife, William Kleemar
and wife, Mr.. Collins and wife, Dou
gald Tiffany and wife. Charles An
; drews and wife, Malcolm Dennis
toun and wife. Charles Garnhard
: and wife, Joe Garthofner and wife
Gus Phillips and wife, Charles Mel
, swander and wife, Bert Hill ant
: sister, anu Mrs. A. S. Smith.
Well-ftting eye glasses or spec
tacles would make an acceptable
Christmas gift for yourself or som,
: member Of your family. We ar
prepared to do first class work il
!. that line. HENRY SCHLEUDER.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
Notice to Business Men.

To whom it may concern: | have
given my son. Francis Percy Chart err,
his time. He is authorized to make
contracts for himself, collect his
wages and / hereby give notice that
/ will not be responsible for any
claims or accounts incurred by him.
L. e. Charter, Redwood Falls, Nov.
%, 1911. 18 2
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
Independence and Pros.
perity from 10 Acres.

Buy one of our Florida winter
garden and fruit tracts and you
have prosperity within your
grasp. A good supply of mental
and physical labor well applied
will enable you to become indie
pendent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

The next excursion to SUTHERLIN VAL
LEY, ORE, leaves Redwood Falls on Tuesday,
January 9, 1912.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-21
WEATHER KE EEPS
 MINERS WORKING

The cold snap Curing the early
  be Next day outfits resumed work.
 Mckay Hots have worked their Flat, making Glenn association. The plant will e shifted m,s Strandbere Johnson, Mahouey Carroll & Thorns have closed down
 Klroy X Mitchell the Hilltop Mitchell Idaho, Donny Deeterng Clark have also 
 the which being fences will be weeks the water supply for
 ,ung the Friend James ground ground ucing, stripping portion and they will continue the rain and partners still working Doc Madng still ming his plant full capacity, also Riley Aiken. Aiken had good clean during total
 Only plant has been working Otter during past that cf Riley sezand they reported have had whe in the neighborhood of $5o,ooo
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-21
COMING AND GOING

Charley Suter returned to Flat Wednesday, after q brief business visit,
 Fred Webber came in from Flat last Tuesday evening to attend the A. B. ball
 Dr. Carter, of Flat, was in town dur ing the week.
 Tommy McSmart has organized a dancing class for the benefit of those who wish to perfect themselves in the graceful art. The professor will be as sisted by Mrs. Newman.
 Harry Buhro arrived from the Kus- kokwim Monday.
 Jack Baird, proprietor of the Bud weiser bar, returned from his trip to Flat creek on Monday last
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-21
HARRY J0HNS0N
 NOW A BENEDICT

In the Free Reading Room, Idtarod City, on Wednesday, October II. at II ?. m., Mrs. Huldia Amelia Lloyd was married to Harry R. Johnson. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr. s. Hall Young. Mrs. Tyler was pres ent with the bride, while Jonas Brewis acted as best man.
 Mrs. Johnson, who arrived from the Outside last week, is well known in the North, and formerly resided at Fair banks. Harry Johnson is mem mber of the Flat creek mining firm known as the Little Guggs." Mir. and Mrs Johnson will make their home on Flat creek, having taken over the residence occupied by Will Langdon.