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Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
IT SURE IS Leigh CARY
STOPS FAST WINNIPEG FLYER I'M
MIDDLE OF PRAIRIE AND
RIDES HOME

The man who stops fast transcon-
tlnental train just as it is about to
plunge over the bank Of a wash out II
said to have nerve, and is called .
hero, but his nerve could not be CON-
pared with that displayed by st.
Cloud young man, whose name we
have promised to withhold, who stood
in the middle Of Benton county
prairie last evening, stopped the fast
Winnipeg flyer and announced to the
conductor that the automobile in
which he was riding had broken down
and he wished to be taken tc' st.
Cloud. Nor could tthero' half cover
what he was called by the engineer.
The young man, who lives at Little
Falls and who is employed in con-
spicuous position in St. Cloud, had
accepted an invitation from r. c.
Buckley and ). D. Wilson to ride 70
the Morrison county metropolis. When
a few miles out Of Royalton the ma
chine broke down and all efforts to
repair it seemed unavailing. Tho
young man, whose name is withheld,
agreed to watch the machine while his
companions walked to Royalton and
secured assistance. As the evening
grew darker and supper time had
passed the lights of the Winnipeg
flyer were.seen far up the track. II
think with any newspaper man is 10
act and the young man settled his
nose glasses more firmly on his Re-
man proboscis, stepped between tho
rails and the train came to a sudden
stop. The engineer and the conductuF
ran excitedly to the scene and in
quired the trouble.
"The machine has broken down, ~
said the young man whose
name we have promised to withhold,
'and must 60 back to town."
"Well-" and the conductor stump
ed for words which the engineer sup
piled.
The train again under way, the con-
ductor asked for ticket, and mile
age book was proffered. "Where to,
st. Paul or Minneapolis asked the
man in blue.
"Just to st. Cloud" sweetly replied
the pencil pusher.
"We1l you have nerve," replied the
conductor
At all events the young man reach
ed this city in safety, kept an evening
engagement and on account of per-
sonal friendship with the force of the
JournalPress secured promise that
his name would be withheld.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN
VICTIM IS OLAF MALMON OF
AUDUBON - ACCIDENT HAPPEN
ED AT RANDALL

Olaf Malmon of Audubon, who was
travelling east with cattle car, was
instantly killed at Randall Tuesday
when struck by No. 13, east bound,
Winnipeg flyer:
Mr.. Malmon' g cattle ear was side
tracked at Randall Awaiting the pass:
ing of No. 13. As the train pulled
through the station Malmon stepped
from the freight on the track directly
in front Of the passenger. H;c skull
was crushed and death was instan
taneOus.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
BUSTER BROWN

Buster Brown, the comical musical
play of comedy and mirth is booked to
appear at the Milo on Wednesday, Nov.
p. No other comedy in recent years
has achieved greater success than
this attraction. For this season g
tour the management has engaged a
cast far above the average and as
pretty, nimble and tuneful chorus
as was ever seen on tour. Buster Brown
has been termed positive hit during
the last ten seasons, wherever it has
been presented.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
MARRIED

Ernest Magan and Miss Martha
Bryll, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Bryll of Belle Prairie, were united in
marriage Monday afternoon at Brain
erd. Miss Adele Bryll, sister Of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid, while
E. Magnan, brother Of the groom, was
best man.
A reception was held at the home Of
Mrs. Albert Janest. The young couple
will make their home in Brainerd after
a wedding trip through the west.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Peter Medved of St. Paul has been
visiting with his brother, Jos. Medvcd
of this city, enroute to his home from
Brainerd where he has been confined
in the Northern Pacific hospital with
broken leg for the last Is weeks Mr; +;
Medved broke his leg by jumping OFT
of the freight depot platform in this
city some time ago.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Rev. w. H. Jordon Of Minneapolis
district superintendent, arrived in the
city Wednesday to attend the aist ;st
quarterly meeting Of the Met99d!st
Episcopal church conference: Mn1le
here he will be the guest OF Mrs. Free
mont Graham.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

G. E. Callahan Of St. Paul, special
agent for the Northern Pacific Rail-
way company, is in the city on business
in connection with the shooting which
took place between Staples and Lit
tie Falls on a special freight, which
matter is mentioned in another COL
umn.s
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
IS HELD uP and SHOT
AFFAIR TAKES PLACE ON NOV
ING TRAIN NEAR LINCOLN
WOUNDS NOT SERIOUS

Because of shooting affray which
occurred on special freight between
here and Lincoln Wednesday afternoon
OF which he later confessed to having
played the assaulter's part, Chester
Dahlton Of Lawrence, Mass, is held in
the county Jail on charge Of man
slaughter with intent to kill. Ray
Durand of Wineconne, Wis.,, the victim,
and his companion, Gustaf Froh, q
homesteader from Montana on his way
to Clinton, Ia., are the guests of the
sheriff and will be the complaining
witnesses.
Both Dahlton and Du1and were re-
turning from the harvest fields in
Dakota when the former, pretending
to be brakeman, demanded fare from
the latter. Durand handed him dollar
and a quarter but the quarter dropped
and was lost. Dahlton then demanded
more money from Durand and when he
did not comply with his demand fired
at him with revolver. The first shot
glanced on his thumb and took some
skin off of his abdomen; the other
passed through the muscles of his left
arm above the elbow. Gustaf Froh
says that Dahlton also aimed at him
but that he lodged under the shaft OF
the car for protection. In order to
escape further violence at the hands
of Dahlton the other two men jumped
off of the train just above Randall at
a great risk as the train was going at
a good rate of speed.
The whole crew and several hoboes
were held by the local authorities until
the arrival Of the complaining witness
es. When Durand and Froh had identi-
fed their assailant the others we're
allowed their liberty.
Durand had his arm dressed at
Randall and contrary to the first re-
ports, the wound is not of serious na-
ture, unless unforeseen complications
set in, Durand was enroute to his home
in Wisconsin.
The quarter which was G iven to
Dahlton by Durand and which was
thought to have been lost was found
Thursday morning in one OF the prison
er's pockets.
The charge when will be made
against Dahlton by the Northern Pa
cifc company is collecting money
under false pretences and impersenatlng
an official. The penalty for the above
offense is from five to ten years in
prison. The hearing will be held Mon
day morning. It is very probable that
the prisoner will be bound over to the
March term of the district court. E. A.
King hns-been appointed attorney tor
the defense.
Hub Freisingen Northern Pacific
policeman was up to Randall looking
for the revolver with which the shoot
ing was done but although he thinks
that it was thrown in the creek just
below Randall, he could not find it.
Durand, who was shot brought the
lead from a 32-calibre bullet up to the
office of the county attorney Thurs
day morning. The bullet was found ii
his clothing.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
(Rv G. n. Easton. Abstractor)

(By G. H. Easton, Abstractor)
Peter J. Berk and wife to William
J. Emerson, lot 30, block Z, Highland
out lots to Little Falls, 81.
George Hoffman and wife to Louise
Muehlbauer, NJ Of SWA and SEA
Of sW14, 26 and sWM Of NEA and
NJ of SEA, 27-39-30, $500.
Fred Bugh and wife to Emily L.
Raymond, lots 7, block l, Morrill's
End addition to Little Falls, 1925.
Clarence B. Buckman and wife to
Edward E. Smith, und. 1-6 of NV "A
Z Of. NEN and So: of NE14, l9-4l-3l,
$500. 90. -.
il Charles. A. Lindbergh and wife to
Noah Raymond, E1a Of NWA and sW
n of NEA, l3-30-32 (Ex. u minerals)
1884.
Noah Raymond, single to Isiah Ray
mond, sWH of NEA, l3-4o-32 (Ex. u
minerals), $1,128.
Theodore Coenen and wife to Frank
J. Kusterman, lot 2 and E 10 acres Of
SWA, 32-l28-29, l etc.
Frank J. Kusterman, single, to Annie
Coenen, lot and E 10 acres of SWA
of NWA, 32-12s-29, 81.
Melvina Cyr and husband to Eugene
I. Rasicot, N. 30 #. Of lot 4, block 16,
Clark's addition to Little Falls, 500.
P. w. Hayes and wife to George
Hunt, lots l and 10, block !, Green g
addition to Little Falls, $50.
s. E. Anderson and wife to A. W.
Anderson, 26x26 rods in NE corner OF
sWA Of SEA, 4-129-31, 81.
A. W. Anderson and wife to s. E..
Anderson, 26x26 rods in SW corner Of
NwA Of sEA, 4-129-31, 81 etc.
Mathilda johnson and husband to
Alphonse Dugas, sh of lot 8, block
! %, Little Falls, $4,000.
Margaret Blais and husband to
Solomon Blais, lots l, 2 and 3. and
| NWA of NEA 1S-128-3l, $500.
George H. Powers and wife to
Charles H. Powers, 81 Of s1A of
NWA, PAL (Ex. 2-3 minerals),
$400.
Weronika Zilka and husband to
Paul Karpinski, E1a Of SWA Of NE
! 4 and E1a Of SEA, 13-129-31, $3,-
900.
John Erickson and wife to O. H
Hellenson, So Of NWA, 27-40-29, ST.
! 900.
Paul Karpinski and wife to F. c.
Zilka, E1% Of SW74 Of NEA and E12
of SEA, 13-129-31, $4,000.
Adolph Peterson and wife to Bert
Mattson, Nh Of NWA, 10-127-31, $4,'
200.
| Maren Peterson, widow, to Lawns F
and Isabelle Church, lots and g
block 4, P. A. Green's 1st addition to
| Royalton, $3.50.
Frank Mischke and wife to Clara
Mischke, Skis rods in SWA Of SWA
4-39-30, $500.
Elizabeth c. Sans and husband tt
George Bush, lot 4, section 19-133-31
81.
| John M. Mansfield and wife t.
Florence Mansfield, acres in MI
corner of SEA Of NE14, 34-39-29, $65
! Otto Alfred Skoog and wife t.
otelia A. Hoeglund, 10 acres Of NJ
Of sEA, 13-128-3o, $3.50. Z
j Emily Lindsey, widow, to Eugene L
Trask, SEA. of SWA, 8-39-28, 81 etc
/ Eugene L, Trask and Everette L
Gilbert and wives to Andrew Zahron
es, Jr., sEA of sWA, s-39-2s (Ex. \
minerals), $500.
Vincent Schwientek and wife tt
Isidore Schwientek, lots and 4, and
VIZ Of SWA, 29.12S-28 (Ex. par,
decided to Pike Rapids Power com
pany), $4,000.
Alvia D. Clark and wife to Charlie.
| A. Foell lots and E1a Of NWA, 9
130-29, $3,100. +
Milaca State Bank to Mile Lacs Inv
and Imp. Co., SE1, S1k Of ,NEA ani
! NE1l Of NEA Of NEA Is, f3EA 5o1
/ NE1l, %, and all Of NEM Of SE1l, 22
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Marriage licenses. were granted te
Carl Ivan Seaholm and Miss Hannah
Swanson and Jos. Girandier and Miss
Heoniner Ledoux on Wednesday and
to John Andezieyski and Miss Eliza
beth Drellock on Thursday.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Matt Zwillng and con, Bernard OF
swanville, left Wednesday for tne1r
home. Bernard has been confined in the
local hospital for several weeks with
h1ood poisoning and it was necessary
to amputate one Of his legs.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Sheriff Armstrong received tele-
gram from Mr.. Riley, sheriff OF ltasca
county, asking him to locate and nolo
John Brown, county surveyor Of ltasca
county, who is wanted as an important
witness in a case which is set for Nov
90
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Arthur and Joseph LaFond have
closed a deal for a clover hull1ng ma.
chine, which arrived here THURSDAY; IL
will be put in operation on the lin
Perry farm for the first time.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

The board Of county auditors have
been in session at the court house for
the past week, eeeing over~the treasur-
er's books.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

Mrs. Alfred Strom of Pike Creek
died at her home Sunday morning at
6 a. M. Of exophthalmic goitre with
cardiac insufficiency as contributory
cause. Deceased was 46 years old and
leaves a husband and several children.
The funeral was held Monday from the
Swedish Methodist church.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
PETERSON GETS BRIDGE CON.
TRACT

Nels Peterson of this city was award
ed the contract for repairing the Lit
tie Elk bridge. The bridge is in the
town of Pike Creek and Mr.. Peterson
states that work will be begun i'm
mediately.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
A wolf bounty was paid to Frank
Van Vinkle on Thursday morning.

Local shippers state that there has
been relief in the car shortage
situation this week.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
GYMNASIUM LOCKERS

The Little Falls Gymnasium has re-
ceived the one hundred lockers which
were ordered some time ago. They all
have combination locks and will be in
stalled Immediately. All Of the lockers
are numbered and each person is given
the number and combination Of his
locker.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
DIED

Mrs. Agnes Auer Of Buchanan town
passed away at the local hospital Sun
day morning at 10 o'clock. Rhe was
brought to the hospital lastS Wednes-
day and as her appendix ruptured soon
after she entered night operation
was felt necessary. She, however, was
unable to withstand. the shock.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
C0MPLEIESf1TLfMfhT
COUNTY AUDITOR. AND COUNTY
TREASURER HAVE COMPILED
NOVEMBER APPoRTIONMENTs

The November settlement has been
completed by county auditor, B. Y.
McNairy and county treasurer, Frank
Renick and has been entered in the
county records. The aggregate sum less
refundments in the different funds is
$58, 8,896.27. The settlement for a year
ago amounted to $52,987.86. The follow
ing apportionment is made in this
years settlement:
State revenue and schools. 81, ,645 II
County revenue ........ 1906. 6l
County road and bridge 80. 2,729 78
County bonds ............ 2,507 ~
County special :. ......... 5000. 90
Towns ........ II, 1866. SIS
Schools ................1 .19, 300. 18
Little Falls city will receive total
of $5,639.60 which will be divided into
Revenue 80. 81, ,2os. .25
Roads 382. AZ
Ronds $50. .O2
Sinking fund .............. 3l1 ~
Paving ......... 1898
Iihrarv 284 80
Sidewalk .. 26. 40
snrinkling -. ............. 172.62
The independent school district OF
Little Falls is entitled to $12,354.39.
snecial tax .....:......:..$ S., 1868 95
Annortionment .......... 4, ,207 so
ope nil 1928. .O3
1ntarost .. 99.87
s;nL;no fnnd 1876. AZ
Dan5. .a..s .72
STATE aid to high school go. 1,750 90
miscellaneous State aid go. SOC. 60
nao141- 4.l2
The independent school district OF
Royalton will get $3,367l7 and that
of Motley $1,314.s5; while school dis.
trict No. 2, which includes the village
of swanviile, is entitled to $1,515.S6
and Pierz to $817.99.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22

A wolf bounty was paid to G. w.
Miller of Randall Wednesday.
Little Falls herald., 1912-11-22
- VIM. Goble Of Leigh town received a
wolf bounty Wednesday.

Hunting licenses were granted to
Jos. Sevelkaul of Bowlus, Tuesday and
to Neil Miller of Randall and G. NAL
echine of Swanville Thursday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-14
FIGHT FOR BRANDEIs BUILDING

Big structure kept from Harm by
strong Efforts.
From the time the flames broke out
and the wind drove them north against
the Brandeis building IL became a fight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-14
BUILDING Is FULLY INSURED
Mrs. Helen Hooper of Boston Holds
Title Through Inheritance.

W. Farnam Smith. Omaha agent for the
owner of the building, was called from
his bed by telephone shortly after the
alarm was given. He FASTENED to the
scene and for hours tramped the walks
from Sixteenth and Farnam streets north
and west. watching the work Of the fire
men.
The building is owned by Mrs. Helen
Hooper Of Boston. whose name was Ames
before marriage and who came into pos
session Of the property through inheri-
lance. She also owns the real estate.
Mr.. Smith said the building is held In
the title Of Francis C. WEIGH and Phillip
Dexter Of Boston.
Questioned regarding Insurance on the
building. Mr.. Smith hesitated and then
said 1t would be sufficient to say that
the structure was fully insured. One Of
his assistants, who was with him. said
the papers were locked up and to give
definite information would be impossible
until morning.
The building was leased TO John G. Nc.
Crory & company. and parts not occu.
pied by e company were sub-let to the
other tenants.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-14
EMBERs CAUSE SMALL BLAzEs
Roofs of Structures Threatened fer
Fifteen Blocks.

f1tteen BLOCKS.
Burning embers from the masses OF
flame swept toward the northwest part
OF the city for fifteen blocks. menacing
residences. big churches. theaters and
business and apartment houses.
Men and women could be seen In all
directions radiating from the fire, stand
ing upon the roofs with buckets and gar
den hose extinguishing the embers as
they alighted.
Alarms came in from all quarters In
that section and Chief salter detailed a
special company to answer them. None
of them, however. resulted in great loss
Of property.
The Cole-Mckay Undertaking company.
l7l2 Douglas street, and the American
theater at Eighteenth and Douglas
streets, also were menaced. Bakers EN-
ployed on the top floor Of the Courtney
grocery store watched the flames and
extlnguished the falling embers. Special
firemen watched the roof OF Hayden
Brothers stores.
An alarm from Fifteenth and Douglas
streets and another from Seventeenth
and Dodge streets were false. A two
story frame house at the southwest cor
ner of Seventeenth and Dodge streets
caught fire upon the roof. but only
few shingles were destroyed before tho
fire company was upon the scene and had
the blaze out.
There was much apprehension on the
part OF members Of the First Presby-
terrain church. the First Methodist church
and Trinity cathedral. Besides protect
ing their homes. neighbors formed vigi-
lance committees to see that no ember
started flame upon the roofs Of these
edlfices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-14
PROVIDES THRrLLING SPECTACLE
Crowd Lines Streets TO See Picture
of Unusual Brilliancy.

The remarkable scene drew probably
200 persons who lined first Sixteenth
street and then largely shifted to Farnam
When the blaze went through the south
portion of the building.
1t was a spectacle. The building re-
sembled a chimney. blazing from top to
bottom. A powerful wind threw great
sheets OF fire northward, which time after
time licking the side Of the Brandeis
over the roof.
Vast quantities Of sparks rivaling last
winters worst snowstorm with the flakes
burning embers poured into the huge
court of the Brandeis building. a glass
roof covers four stories Of the court and
the damage from this source was con-
fined to the burning OF several awnings
over windows.
From the fourth story windows this
court was O wonderful sight. Such
cloud of these bright embers was In the
air that II was impossible to see the sky,
An occasional window in the wilderness
was in flames, but the thrill of the spec
tator was wasted for the burning ma.
terial was nothing but canvas and there
was nothing inflammable remaining.
The fire in the south side furnished
the biggest spectacle for the crowd. When
the blaze reached the first floor occupied
by the Haines Drug company a series
Of explosions of drugs and chemicals re-
sembled a small bombardment.
The skeleton which has been a ia
miliar figure in the window Of the Omaha
Surgical supply company, adjoining the
drug st re, sat l.acidly in its chair.
thereby arousing much comment. 1t held
Its place until the heat and streams of
water had demolished every portion Of
the plate glass windows.
The progress of the flames on the south
side in the interior could be plainly seen
for as they burned downward they
swiftly cleared the front OF the building.
This formed one of the noteworthy fire
scenes which Omaha has had in the
business district.
Several officials and many employees Of
the United States National bank. whose
building occupies the corner adjacent to
the burned building. were on the ground.
Bushes men whose stores along sixteenth
street and Farnam and Douglas streets
for a time seemed in possible danger,
watched the work OF the fire fighters.
Attorneys, physicians, real estate deal
ers and other office business men mingled
In the throngs.
Richly gowned society girls, who had
been on their ways home from dances,
and actresses and chorus girls from the
theaters were among the watchers. rub
bling shoulders with and asking questions
OF rough laborers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-14
HOTEL GUESTS PANIC STRICKEN
ner-Grand Drug store Fire Causes
nm Added Scare.

IIer-Grand Drug Store Fire Causes
nm Added Scare.
Panic reigned among the guests at the
Her Grand and Rome hotels, when. while
they were watching the spectacular blaze
two blocks distant some one shouted that
the Her block was on fire. Smoke was
issuing in huge volumes from the Her
Grand drug store. which Is owned by A.
Rabinowitz. Two companies under the
direction of Assistant Chief Simpson were
detailed to the scene and fire lines were
thrown out. Guests from both the Rome
and the Iler-Grand were hastily leaving
their beds. dressed scantily, and even as
they left the drug store was gotten under
control.
The fire started In the rear Of the store
in a pile OF rubber goods near which were
a number Of bottles Of chemicals. Spon-
taneous combustion is thought to be the
cause Of this blaze, ana the damage. as
estimated by A. Rabinowitz. will not ex-
coed $40. Chief Simpson was careful In
locating the blaze and after II was once
found 1t was but a short time before IT
was extinguished.
In the Hotel Iler-Grand were nearly $50
guests and at the Rome over 800 were
awakened by the alarm sent in for the
fire on .Farnam street. When guests Of
both hotels were notified by panic
stricken attaches that they were in dan
ger themselves from another fire they
caught the panic spirit themselves.
1t was only when the fire wagons left
the scene to go back to the first fire
that the guests who were frightened by
noises allowed themselves 20 be directed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-14

Company No. 3 Inside of Structure
as Floor Gives Way.

company No. Inside of structure
as Floor Gives Way.
Members Of fire company No. had a
most narrow escape about O'Clock. This
company was inside the 1o-cent store
pouring a stream on the rear when the
ceiling above the first floor gave way.
1t was thought at first that some OF the
rrenen had been caught in the debris.
A hustle was made to rescue the men,
but il was found that all were safe.
Chief salter Immediately ordered all
fIremen out Of the structure and con-
fined his attention to saving the Brandels
building, the United States National bank
building and the Omaha National bank.
TT was evident almost from the first
that We could not save the old Peoples
store building said Chief Salter. 1T
was cined completely with very COM
bustihIe material ana we saw there was
no hope for that entire building. so we
Immediately began to patrol the Brsndels
building. and to put men on the roofs Of
the Brandeis building. the Omaha Ma
tioual ard the United States National
banks"
conpzny No. . was the rrst on ia