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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1911-10-26

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Ducha 6wietego
Mech ME trapi goraczka
Fracka chorego,
Sko6czyla, zfozy1a sierp j
poczeIa chlopca nakrywat
pierzyna. w tenn ode drzwi
s}ychac bylo %powitanie: Mech
bedzie %pochwalony!
Ma wieki wicklow, =
.odpowiedzial Brdysiak, poda-
JAG reke ma powitanie, wy
jeszcze W Kiszkowie? Mysla.
lem, ze6cie juz dawno W do
mu.
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6miol sig go66, widocznie ja-
ks gospodarz, cz1ek sic
trait to z tym, to z owym,
zwyczajnie jak ma odpuscie.
to tylko raz do no.
ku swietego Jana.
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sic Brdysiak, = ale spieszcie
sic do dornu, zeby wan sic
tax ME stale, jak Buzale.
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gorzaty ma p%owitanie, a vi
rzawszy Maryne, doda}: =
patrzcie ia, p6ki ona tn, to
mnie tez mic IA trzesawisko
ME wniesie.
I za6mia} sic goraco, Brdy.
siak, zawt6rowa', lecz ME.
wiasty milcza}y. Maryna sko-
jak oparzona.
- 20 wy mYsllcle, hamle
jakis? = krzykne}a, = cos
Gle wy "a jeden? chop ze
wsi, a wasza kobieta, kt6rej
zapewne wystrzega6 sic VIE
cej nalezy, jak mnie poczci-
wei.
l poczciwej jeszcze ha!
ha! la! - smial sic gospo-
darz, - zapewne mole kury
Gle TAXA poczciwa, cos
je pokradla, ty cioto!
Wasza jest ciota? krzyk.
ne}a podrazniona Maryna, q
oczy jei sic za5wieci}y,
wasza jest ciota, wien to j
wszystkim %opowiem.
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groznie gospodarz i uni6sl
do CORY debczaka, BIO
nam 81 to s}owa pc
plecach wypisac.
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Ia co oberwac, schronifs sic
"a Ma}gorzate, Brdysiak 7af
go zagadal Q dziecku.
- Fracek nam zachoro-
wal, - rzek}, - i to nagle.
Kiedy tam Cd was przyszedi
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1911-10-26
FIR. XAW. ~TUCZYNSKIEGO

W NOIA11IOS
siebie chustke, p%oprawi{a
czepca i cos mad chorym po-
mruczawszy, vzie}a sk6rke,
pokraja{a ma drobne HAWAI-
XII i wpu6ci}a dziewiec HAWAI-
kow zsrzacych sic wegiel-
k6w. Wegle zasycza}y opal-
iy. Maryna zawo}afa tryum
fujaco:
- Patrzcie wegle opad-
w..
- To przyrokl - potwier.
dzi}a Ma}gorzata.
- 10 przyrok, = potwier-
dziio kilka innych niewiast,
znajdujacych sic W izbie.
- Poszukajcie teraz wa.
szej starej koszuli, - rozka-
zywa}a dalej Maryna j
przynie6cie mi n%atychmiast
sierp.
Wkr6tce rozkaz jej byf
spe}niony. Maryaa da}a sic
chlopcu maple woody z kupka,
reszta obmy}a skronie i otar-
Ia koszula. Potem wzie}a
sierp i rozpycze}a zazegny-
wanie, wymawiajac kazde
s}Owo WOlno j dObitnie.
Szczesliwa ia matka,
Go togo Fr4cka zrodzi}a'
W 1mie OLGA I i Syna + i
Ducha swietego.
Poszedlci by} mi}y Krzy-
Wziawszy siekiere i topor,
Napotka!a 90 osoba.
w Imie OLGA t i Syna + i.
Ducha 6wietego.
| pytala sic W to s}owa
Dokad idziesz, Krzy-
sztoforze?
w Imie OLGA I i Syna II
Ducha 6wietego.
= A to ide do Fracka,
Go go trapi koraczka,
Ratowac 20 z wielkiej mocy,
Al zaraz z niego wyskoczy.
W I'nie OLGA I i Syna I i
Ducha 6wietego.
Mech to bolenie
Wypadnie W golenje,
Z go)enia W ziemie
CedrOWe
I'LL
iii jakichkolwiek szyngli
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
PLAN TO WIDEN
SCOPE OF FAIR
Ass ociation Talks of Putting
Street Shows Out of BUSH
ness in This City.
MEETING, THURSDAY, JUNE IS
Final Action Due at That
Time. County Draws
$1,000 From State.

To buy or not to buy that is tbs
question confronting the Redwood
county fair association.
Shall the street fair be declared a
back number and relegated to the
musty things Of the attic or shall 1T
be stamped with the approval OF the
Redwood Falls business men?
At a meeting of the association
Monday evening an attempt was
made to answer this question but 1t
met with little success.
There was strong sentiment ex-
pressed at the meeting that the time
had come to buy tract of land, con-
struct a race track, build a grand
stand and pavilion and go at the
fair business on a larger scale. Ac-
cording to an act Of the last legisla-
ture the county would secure about
81 900 from the state.
tits proposed to secure the ole
fair ground.
No definite action was taken anc
meeting of the association will be
held at the commercial club room:
rooms on Thursday afternoon, june
Is, at o'clock for the purpose Of
deciding this matter. 1t is hopee
by the association that there will bt
representative gathering of thu
business men of the city and thu
farmers Of the county at that time
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
JOHN McKELHEER DIES.
Aged Pioneer Settler of Redwood County
Passes Away at Clements.

John McKelheer died at his home
at Clements on May 81. He had
been in poor health for some time
and his demise was not unexpected.
Everything medical science could
suggest was done for him but his
age made his recovery impossible.
He was born in GLASGOW, Scotland.
December 8, 1923. and came to Red
wood county in 1877. He is sur
vived by Mrs. McKelheer and
daughters. Mrs. Joseph Tyson of this
city, Mrs. Andrew Reed of Arkan-
sas City, Kansas, Mrs. VIM. Marlett
of Downing, Wis, and son Albert
of Clements. Mrs. McKelheer was
| in Lancaster, Wash, at the time OF
the death.
The funeral was held from the
residence Friday morning at
o'clock and interment was made al
the Redwood Falls cemetery thai
afternoon at one o'clock.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
KEEP WILLIAMS
AS PRINCIPAL
Board of Education Reengages
Present Man as Head of
High School
WILL MAKE SOME IMPROVEMENTS
Summer Changes To Be De.
cided Upon at Meeting
Next Monday Evening

II. H. Williams has been reen-
gagged as principal of the Redwood
Falls high school.
He had decided to go into a larg-
er field and the board had accepted
the situation. Efforts were made to
find man to fill his place but with
out entire success.
At special meeting of the Board
of Education Saturday evening the
matter was taken up and through
the interposition.of w. C. Hermann
superintendent of schools, Mr.. Viii.
liarns was contracted with for anoth.
err year.
Monday morning the board Sin
spected the school buildings for the
purpose of ascertaining the repairs
needed. A meeting is to be helc
Monday night to consider the ques
ton of improvements to be made
during the summer.
/; MIR. Hermann is in Chicago OF
business connected with the school
Upon his return he will go at ono
to Fairfax, where he will be en-
gagged in summer school work TO
six weeks.
TIE schools were closed for tn
summer vacation last Friday. The
will reopen early in September. "a
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
Artists who will appear at the
Chautauqua from June 80, when w
j. Bryan speaks, to July 9.
University Treasurer Arrested.

Joseph D. Bren, accountant and
acting treasurer at the university.
was arraigned in the municipal court
yesterday and charged with the
theft of $4,000 held in trust for
university students. He is charged
with stealing the money which he
asserted was stolen from him early
Friday by robbers who held him up
in secluded campus spot. Bren
was arraigned before Judge E. A..
Montgomery and released on bond
for $500, signed by his father, S.
| A. Bren, and his brother, Frank
Bren. He was given his liberty, but
he did not leave the central police
headquarters until he had reiterated
his statement that he is absolutely
innocent Of crime and that his &C
counts are in good condition.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
Family Reunion.

A family reunion was held at the
home of B. G. Hall of this city on
Tuesday evening last. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall
and two children of Madison, Wis,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Hall and daugh-
ter of Granite Falls, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. L. Colon of Wood Lake and Mr..
and Mrs. H. N. Stebbills of Rush
more. Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Hall also
entertained the visiting relatives.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06

Post to the cemetery and back. To
the band for it's inspiring music; the
militia, with their martial tread, re-
minding US so strongly of the Boys
in Blue" as they marched away in
the COS, leaving home, friends and
all they dearly loved; the choir for
its beautiful songs; the school chill
dren for their part in the procession
and hearty singing at the church;
the citizens and people in general
who participated in any way to make
Of Decoration Day a beautiful mem
DRY. We would repeat our thanks
to the citizens who so generously Of
fered the use Of their automobiles
in giving the Post and Corps an ex-
hilarating ride of many miles.
The program for the day was full.
ly and satisfactorily carried out.
THANKED BY THE POST.
The following card of thanks has
been issued by the Post:
We, the committee of the local G
A. R. Post, desire in this manner tt
express our gratitude to all who as
sisted in the G. A. R, and w. R. G
memorial exercises, especially thu
Commercial Club for its assistance
and Jos. Tyson for the active par
he took in arranging for conveyance
to go to the cemetery, and the eft
ficient manner in which he handled
the procession. We also heartily en-
|.dorse the sentiment expressed in tn
Relief Corps card of thanks.
A. V. Fedderly:
| Fred Cain, Sr.
Chas. Beir.
S. A. Hall.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
TAKES HER OWN LIFE
Mrs. James Montgomery Com.
mits Suicide by Hanging
on Memorial Day.

Mrs. James Montgomery commit
ted suicide by hanging on Memorial
Day.
While the bulk of the residents of
this city and vicinity were paying
tribute to the heroic dead, she tied
three strands Of binding twine round
her neck and jumped off cultivat-
or. after tying the string around a
beam in the machine shed.
Her lifeless body was found by her
husband about fifteen minutes after
the desperate deed was committed.
A call for medical assistance was
Immediately sent in and one Of the
local physicians made a record run
to the Montgomery farm. three miles
south of town.
Efforts to resuscitate her failed.
Mrs. Montgomery. who had been
a patient at the st. Peter Asylum
for the insane, had recently returned
from there. Her mental affiiction is
held responsible for her act.
The funeral was held from the
residence Wednesday evening, the
services being conducted by Rev
Milton Schuman. The body wa
taken to Iowa for interment.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
W. R. c. is GRATEFUL.
The Memters Of the Corps Have tx
pressed Their Thanks.

The Woman's Relief Corps desires
to return thanks to those who so
nobly assisted them in making Dec
orati on Day a beautiful tribute to
the memory of the dear ones whose
lives we're sacrificed that we might
be united country. under one flag.
Lives that were held as dear to them
and their loved ones as are the lives
of the young men of the present
time.
We especially wish to thank those
who SO kindly furnished vehicles for
the transportation Of the Corps and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06

sas. These were the beginnings Of
the two armies that on July Fl fought
the first battle of Bull Run. Other
important developments of the week
were the secession Of North Carolina
on May 81; the popular vote ON Sc
cession in Virginia. May %; the as
sassination Of Colonel Ellsworth, May
"a; the first application Of Ulysses s.
Grant for command ON the same
date; the announcement on May 26
that in five days the mail service to
the seeded states would be cut off; the
Union uprising In western Virginia;
the commissioning Of John G. Ere
mont as major general and the appoint
ment Of General Irwin Mcdowell to
head the army Of the Potomac on May
81; also on that day the meeting Of
the border states convention. During
this week General Butler took COM
mand at Fortress Monroe, pushed his
troops forward to Newport News and
refused to return fugitive slaves on
the ground that they were "contraband
of war" The campaign was now be.
ginning to assume form on both sides
Border States Retained.
The going out Of North Carolina was
not unexpected While voting for the
Union up to the firing on Fort Sumter
and Lincoln's call for troops, these two
events, as in the case of Virginia, turn
ed her In a day. The boundaries Of
the Confederacy were now certainly
1 defined. While the people Of Tennes
see did not formally ratify secession
until later, it was admitted on al
sides that she was out of the Union
making eleven seeded states In all
AS for the border states, Maryland
4 Kentucky, Missouri and the part o.
Virginia west Of the mountains, TIKI
north had won her battle to hold them
During this very week the bordel
states convention met at Frankfor
with John ]. Crittenden In the chair
Only Kentucky and Missouri were req
resented, but the preponderance 0
sentiment was distinctly for the Union
The people Of western Virginia wer
already, moving for separation fror
the Old Dominion, and General Nj
Clellan was preparing to throw hi
troops across the river from Ohio. A
: for Maryland, she had again becom
) quiet, and troops were passing throug
. Baltimore without molestation an
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
Sunday School Glass Picnic.

Robert Stewart gave his Sunday
school class from the Presbyterian
church picnic on Friday. The class
was taken out in hayrack. Before
starting picture Of the ten girls
was taken. Mrs. Stewart served
supper, and the return to town was
made in the evening. Those present
were: Gladys Durham, Myrtle
Andrews, Purnell Cain, Lillian Col
Inns, Agnes Steele, Esther Fields,
Hazel Birkenmeyer, Esther Ander-
son, Adelina Anderson. Alvier Mum.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
By JAMES A. EDeERTON.
copyright by American Press Associa'
ton, 1911

ClOn, 1Sl1l
Al the time Of actual armed con-
"a fict drew near military activi-
ties on both sides increased.
Troops were pouring daily into
Washington and Richmond and We're
being massed at convenient points
along the border. Both combatants
were facing much the same difficult
ties. Each had to create an army and
navy, organize the finances to meet the
immense outlays of war and prepare
to equip, feed and drill hundreds OF
thousands Of fighting men. 1t was a
supreme test for both. test that In
the end weakened the north and left
the south exhausted.
The week ending May q saw the
first definite movements of troops from
the two capitals, 10000 Federals
crossing into Virginia and occupying
Alexandria and Arlington and 5000
Confederates concentrating at Manas'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
HONORPAlD TO
DEAD SOLDIERS
Solemn Procession Marches to
Cemetery on Day Sacred to
Memory of Heroes
ELOQUENT ADDRESS BY r. W. HALL
Scenic City Band and Mem
bers of Company L Join in
the Exercises.

"This is Decoration day. We
honor it for its sacred association
ard value it for the appeal which it
makes to that which is best and
noblest in our national life" said +.
w. Hall in his address on Memorial
day.
Mr.. Hall of Madison, Wis, was
speaking to crowd that filled the
Christian church-the soldiers, MEM
bers of the Relief corps and national
guard having marched to the church
in the afternoon. following the pa
rade to the cemetery where the
graves were decorated with flowers.
LANGUAGE FAILS US.
ct is impossible to put into spok-
en- language the real meaning OF
such day." he continued. More
potent than mere words are the sol
emn symbols through which we seek
to express our emotion-the process
sional march, the draped banners,
tie simple wreath of flowers, the
broken ranks of aged veterans all
have an eloquence of their own, in
the presence of which our spoken
accents are but feeble.
Again we pay our tribute to
those old veterans still with US. 1t
is but a remnant of the mighty army
and yet a glorious remnant, and 1t
is to you, with uncovered heads, we
bid "AlI hail." as you pass onward.
on to your final triumph.
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
eve pay our tribute, too, to these
veterans of the Spanish war. men OF
another generation called to fight
for the same country and beneath
the same fag-the flag of Yorktown
and Appomattox.
eve pay cur tribute to the flag
The flag these veterans bore upor
many a well-fought field. The flag
which is honored by a great nation
and which symbolizes all that the
human heart can feel when it real
ICES the obligations which bind mar
to his fellows.
eve pay our tribute to peace
War at hest. is but the scourge o
God. With it He rebukes our sin
and 'chastens us in His sore dis
pleasure.
Those who marched to the GENE
terry were: Citizens in automobiles
Scenic City band. Company L, M. n
G., public school children, John S
Marsh post, No. IS, Woman's Relic
Corps, and long line of citizens
carriages. Joseph Tyson was office
of the day, assisted by chief OF pr
lice Farlee. Mr.. Tyson has bee
very highly praised for the efficienc
of his work.
THE PROGRAM.
Aside from Mr.. Hall those VIII
took part in the exercises wer'
Rev. c.. F. Martin who pronounce
the invocation, Amy and Alit
Barnes, Miss Sanford and Mrs. Ne
man, who sang, S. A. Hall who req
Lincoln's Gettysburg address, so
by Willard Fuller, reading by Mr.
Fuller, with music by double ma
quartette.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
Hlser,e., :
The War Fifty Years Ago

Military Activities Increase on Both Sides Federal
Troops Cross Potomac and Confederates Begin Mass
ind at Manassas---Colonel Esworth's Assassination
Strs the North--Grant Obscure Ex-Captain OF the
Old Army. Makes Application For Commisslon---his
Wonderful Subsequent Career and His Character
Analvzed---John C. Fremont Becomes Major General
While Grant Acts as Clerk---Butler Coins His Fa-
nous Phrase "Contraband of War
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06
Go West to Wedding.

Misses Amy and Alice Barnes left
today for Bristol, S. D.. to be pres
ent at the wedding Of their cousin,
Miss Knott, which occurs tomorrow.
They will be away for about a week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-06

Grant Applies For Commission.
On the same day. that Ellsworth
Page Seven
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-13
The MILFORD new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular monthly business meet
ing Of the Milford New Century Clut
was held on Monday, January eth, in
the club room. After the residing OF
minutes, and treasurer's and directors
reports, the remaining part OF the bust.
ness session was devoted to the discus.
sion Of plans, ETC., for the coming an
niversary, February l4th. 1t was unani
mously voted that the anniversary this
year should be held in the evening, in.
stead Of at noon, and all the members
who were not present at this meeting
will be notified Of the change Of time
as we'll as Of several details. After the
business session, q pleasant social hour
was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were
served by the chairman Of hospitality,
Mrs. Bessie Gillispie. Next Monday
will be History Day"
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-13
D. ". CAMPBELL Elected
SPEAKER OF The House

When the members Of the legislature
went back to Dover last Monday morn
ing, the members Of the house COM
menced to get down to business, on the
first ballot for speaker the vote was the
same ss were those Of last week, Mr.
Tebo, of Keut, and Mr. Moore. OF New
Castle, receiving votes for the honor.
An adjournment was made and during
this time the leaders got together and
induced the two candidates to with
draw their names for the place. When
the session TecOnvened Representative
TebO nominated Mr.. Dennard w Camp
bell, Of the seventh District Of Sussex.
County for speaker. Mr.. Moore seq
Onded the motion and a ballot taken
at this time elected Mr.. Campbell over
DR.. Cooper the Democratic Candidate
for the place. Messrs Tebo and Cooper
escorted the new speaker to the chair.
No real business has been done yet In
the senate the deadlock still continues
and there is no reason to believe that
q speaker pro tenn will be elected az
long as Senator Drexler holds out.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-13
UNCLE DAN'L COMING.

"Unele Dann," dramatized from the
novel Of that name, will be the offerir g
at ArmOry Hall on Tuesday evening,
January 17th. 1t is said to follow the
text Of the book very closely, the eli.
makes sensatiOnally thrilling, and the
ending logical and happy. HumOr
permeates the tragic atmosphere and
mOdifies the serious moments Of the
play. Vividly realistic and scenic re-
productions Of sections Of Boston and
rural sections Of Maine, where the &C
ton Of the play takes place. The com.
pany engaged for the presentation Of
the play lie said to give it psinstaking
Interpolation and realizes the authors
intentions to the minutest detail. Sew
eral pleasing speeialties are introduced
and a splendid orchestra is carried by
the attraction.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-13
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION.

The first meeting Of the Parent
Teacher Association for the new yeaE
was held in the school building Tues
day evening and was quite a local sue
cess The first thing on the program
was the opening address by Mrs Harry
L. Grier, the first vice. president, who
occupied the presidents chair, as Mrs.
John W. Welch, the president of the
society, was absent. The minutes Of
the last meeting were read by the sec
retsry, Miss Deputy, and then a fine
musical program was rendered by Mise
Mary Vineyard and Miss HOlzmueller.-
Their selections ELECTED much applause.
A splendid paper upon Hygiene was
read by Mrs. Robert P Davis, and she
spoke Of the Importance OF proper ven-
tilstion in the school room, and the
great necessity Of fresh air for the chill
dren. Light refreshments were served
by Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Harry l..
Grier, and then the meeting adjourned.
Milford chronicle., 1911-01-13
CHURCH news.

st. Johns r. G. Cburch.-Mass will
be celebrated on Susday, January
18th, at II o'clock a. m, followed by
BenedictioE Of Blessed Sacrament. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Christ Church-Second Sunday after
the Epiphany. Services at 78O q. m.
TO- 80 3. IN. and 80 p. m. Sunday
School at 23O p. m. The Guild will
meet with Mrs. Lefferts on Wednesday
at 80 p. m.
Presbyterian Church. Divine wer-
ship and preaching at II O'cock. The
pastor will preach on The Inheritance
OF the Meek. The choir will sing the
TIE Duem. The Sunday School at 2
O'Clock. Lesson, king Saul" Chris
tian Endeaver meeting at O'Clock
Topic "Great Men" Leader, Miss
Minnie Slpple.
Avenue NJ. f. Church Divine wor-
ship, 1870 a. N. Sermon subject, THE
Battle Ground Of the Soul" Sunday
morning class in nhe general leader
ship OF Brother George Handy, at 8
q. m. All are welcome. Sunday school
at 3 p. m, in church and Chapel.
Epworth League meeting, $50 o'clock.
Subject, zone Relation to Each |
Other" Miss Viva johnson, leader.
Services at the NJ. T. Tabernscle.-I
Glass $50. Preaching 1890. Subject,
"The Christ Of the Everyday World"
Reception OF members. Sunday school
2 o. m. PenticOstal services 3. Is p. M.
Christian EndeavOr 8. 30 ,. m. Preach
ing 7.3O p. M, subject, "Sessons Of
Grace" Revival services continue
with much interest several conversions
his week. Revival services will con-
inue next week.