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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
THE KIDDrEy CHRISTMAS

A fantastic spectacular comedy Santa Claus pctur that will both the laugh Sc the lions reindeer and the children their merrment should see thl picture. Bring the children let them enjoy seein Claus and hear him play music on the stage . live Claus win play music after the picture time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
HISTORIC BUILDING | SCENE 0F ENSLEY'S POLITICAL BATTLES Being Torn Down to Make
 Way for More Modern Structure SOME STORMY TIMES IN TOWNS EARLY DAYS City Politics on Several Occasions
 Nearly Resulted in Blood
 shed-Outline of Some of the Early Fights
By CRAWFORD PERKINS

Although Ensley cannot lay claim to anything ancient, except her lime rock and coal, she neverehtless lost a landmark last week notwithstanding the fact that as a city she has existed less than an epoch. As a general thing when one thinks of landmark he has in mind some old--building erected by long departed an- cestors in the dim past that having with stood the elements Of many seasons has gathered unto itself goodly coating of messy green roof with body underneath gray from exposure to the weather. Or further to assert it's antiquity perhaps a ing limbs, or maybe an old walnut tree long void of bearing can be seen. Ensley' s landmark has none of this, however.
 l. It is the old two story frame building on Seventeenth street, between Avenues F and G, which is being torn down 10 make way for a modern building which will be erected by Robert Powell, ex- mayor of Ensley, and thereby hangs the tale. This old building had much to do with the political doings of the early days. Within It's confines public meetings were held and secret caucuses called and rings formed. Ensley in those days was an un- known quantity, her adventure into the steel world being entirely of a speculative nature and this very uncertain condition probably had something to do with the intenseness of the situation in the camp of the politicians, the blind tiger oper- ators, the gambling houses and the poor merchants who, like the rest of them, had cast their lot in the new town and who were watching things closely especially one another
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18

What is it intended for? To expose the danger of alco- hol as the poison to human ity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
Built Moore School

During the administration of Powell they erected the Moore school on Avenue G. a momentous undertaking at that time. with the limited finances at the disposal of the pioneers. The Moore school is con ducted today by Greater Birmingham. Powell was a good mayor sand worked hard for what he thought was to the best interest of the city. During the con-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

George Winters has enrolled as a
pupil in the sixth grade.
Sixth grade pupils have taken up
the study Of percentage in arithmetic.
Fourth grade classes in geography
1--we begun work on surface maps of
Asia.
Miss Edna Walker, former pri-
mary teacher of Sank Centre, visited
Miss Payden Monday.
Miss Osterberg, the eighth grade
and English instructor of Eagle Bend,
visited the Sank Centre school last
Monday.
The senior class play will be given
May 4. The class is busy preparing
for the event and something good
may be expected,
Miss Anderson, critic teacher the
sixth, seventh and eighth grades Of
the st. Cloud normal, visited the
grades of the Sank Centre school.
Asad Wilson of the mixed grade
and Lee and Lloyd Wilson, pupils of
the fifth grade, have withdraw from
school, as their parents are about TO
leave town.
The students of the normal depart
nent have b ee assigned special
topics on different types of geography
work. These topics are to be writ
ten within the next five weeks.
Miss Grace Blair of Glenwood and
Miss Martha Persone of Virginia,
Mimi, visited the grades last Mon
day morning. They were going to
return to ST. Cloud where both girls
are attending the normal.
Miss Mary L. Bull Of the state ex.
tension division of the University.
gave an address, to the students of the
high school Monday morning. Hell
subject was "Proper Care of the
Body" and her talk was both inter
esting and instructive.
The advanced classes in manual
training are preparing to make me
chanical drawing tables for the new
school building. Other articles that
have been completed this week are a
dining room table made by Agnes
Grundman, a hall mirror by Car
Minette, and library table which
Walter Kells has made.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Office of School Meeting to Vote
on Consolidation

Pursuant to petition signed by at
East twenty-five per cent of the resi-
ent freeholders of school districts
10. 25, No. 1856 and No. "a of Stearns
ounty, for a consolidated school dis
riot to comprise the above named
t:hool districts and together with the
Independent District of Sank Centre
nd requesting that special meeting
e called according to law, to vote on
lid consolidation, notice is hereby
Even that a meeting of the electors
+ said school districts, qualified to
ote at school meetings, will be held
b the 18th day of April, 1912, from
Ego O'Clock to five o'clock p. M, at
re school houses of their respective
istricts, for the purpose of voting on
hid consolidation.
w. A. BOERGER,
County Supt. of Stearns County.
ST. Cloud, Mimi, April 1st., 1912.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Advertisement for Bids

The board of commissioners of
learns county, Minnesota, will re-
Give sealed bids for furnishing three
nd four inch tamarack planking,
welye feet in length, to be used as
oofing for the wagon bridge over
ne Sank river on north Main street
4 the city of Sank Centre, Minnesota.
ids must be addressed to John P.
Eau, auditor of Stearns county, at St.
loud, Minnesota, and will be opened
the bridge at 10 o'clock on the fore
bon Of Thursday, April Is, 1912 by
le chairman of said board. The
ard reserves the right to reject any
d all bids.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

Sealed proposals will be received h.
Ihe State Board of Control at their
lffice in the State Capitol building,
ii. Paul, Minnesota, until p. m.
Monday, April 22nd, 1912, for the erec-
lion and completion of Superinten-
Elent's House, Cottages 5 and 6, Hos
bital Building, Chapel, Farm Sup't
Cottage, Store House, Hog Barn and
Hen House at the Home School for
Giris. Sank Centre, Mimi, including
The general contract work, plumbing
work. heating and ventilating work
and electrical work in accordance
With plans and specifications furnish
I'D by G. H. Johnston, Architect, It's
Capital Bank Building, ST. Paul,
MINI. BIDS will be received coliec-
lively and separately. Bids to be
unlimited only on form supplied by
he Architect, no other form of bid
will be considered. Bids TO be accom-
panied by certified check for 2 per
ent of the amount of the bid. pay
Ible to the State Board of Control
which check will be returned when
u lding contract is executed.
Copies of the above plans and sDeci-
Ications may be seen at the st. Paul
builders Exchange, Minneapolis
fuilders Exchange, at the Board OF
controls office and at the Institution.
Extra copies of the plans and specifi-
ations may be obtained on applica-
on to the Architect in payment of
ne cost of duplication. Successful
sdders must furnish the Board with
surety company bond on IS per cent
/ amount of contract. The right is
served TO reject any or all bids.
45-46-47
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Chinese Chorus Girls.

In some Chinese theaters the stage
manager has an economical custom
of employing dummy figures cut out
Of cardboard and the like. to swell
he ranks of the chorus without at the
same time swelling the salary, list.
Obviously, such device would never
do in this country, for a cardboard
chorus girl would hardly satisfy the
matrimonial requirements of our gild-
ed youth. In China it is most unusual
for women to appear on the stage, and
he feminine roles are taken by boys.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Bacon's Rule for Study.

Lord Bacon laid down the rule that
In our studies we should select those
things that please us most, because we
then develop our talents, and all the
things that displease us most, because
then we discipline the mind. He In
sisted, furthermore, that the latter
studies are the more important Of the
two. 1t would be well to have these
old truths recalled, revived and re-
taught. They should be put back not
only into our public schools but into
cur national lie 4~.p
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
One Hairs Breadth"

A hairs breadth" is 100000 OF an
inch. For the purpose of such fine and
delicate measurement tool makers use
what is called micrometer caliper
The hairs breadth is something that
has to be taken into consideration in
the manufacture of thousand and
one things in the machine makers art
Close calculation of this sort must be
done. on the doors Of bank vaults, fer
example, where every part must fit to-
he incest degree.-Harper's Weekly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
A Beggar's Luggage.

When Bridget Flanagan, who de-
scribed herself as "a poor lone Irish
widow woman" was arrested for beg.
ging at Wells she had the following
articles distributed about her person:
Tea, sugar, fresh cut beefsteak, piece
OF bacon, two bloaters, bread and
cheese, four buns. bag of biscuits,
cooked fagot, two apples, onions, two
clay pipes, tobacco, cigarettes and
snuf.-London Evening Standard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Appeal of the AFFLICTED.

It was Walters first visit to church,
and he tried hard to remember all the
varied instructions he had received,
such as not whispering, keeping his
head bowed during the prayer, etc.
But during the main petition Of the
service nature won a complete battle
over memory and decorum. Mother"
shrilled the weary youngster, when
will it be time for me to straighten
my neck? It's like to break if don't
do it soon!"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Wanted to Pile It On,

Mr.. Coopah-"Couid 20 femme Iooh
In yo' dictionary a minute. kuhnel!
Jest want t find a couple of words
to add to NAH lodge-ofice title what
All was elected to last night. They
dun chose me Grand High Most
Worthy Exalted Imperial Plenipoten-
tiary. but 1t strikes me dat sounds jes'
little bit cheap."-Puck.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Gentle Criticism.

On one occasion Hans Richter was
present at concert given by broth
er composer, at which the latter per-
formed long and not particularly in
teresting work OF his own. When the
composition came to an end Richter
expressed his criticism in a very few
words. 'Well' he said, Il too hat
written compositions to make pile
so high" raising his hand three feet
from the ground; "but haf burned
them!"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
FOR SALE-Hatching eggs s1.0O
for Is; from Rose Comb Reds and
Light Dramas. Best stock obtainable:
Bred for winter laying. M. p. Stark,
R. F. D. 4, Sank Centre, MINI. l45-4t
Keeping a Fortune.

It Is one of the significant Sins Of
the times that there is an eve. ncreas-
ing business of looking after" estates
insuring and dispensing incomes tc
the idle heirs and the incompetent
The question is often asked, "Wh!
should he work? His father left him
rich" The work of keeping a for
tune is, in reality, business in itself
and sometimes it Is = more difficult
than the making. To be employed in
that business is nobler than haunting
hotel Hobbies or sitting in club win.
dows.-New York Mail.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Scotch Alarm Clock.

A tourist in rural Scotland took ref.
uge for the night in the cottage Of an
old lady. He asked her to wake him
up early in the morning, warning her
that he was quite deaf. Upon awak-
ening much later than the appointed
hour he found that the old lady, with
strict regard for the proprieties, had
slipped under the door a slip of paper
upon which was written: "Sir, it's
half past eight"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
The Man That Counts.

Remember each Of you that the
chance for heroic endeavor of rath-
er spectacular kind does not often
count; that the man who really counts
in this life is not the man who thinks
how well he could do some bit Of
heroism if the chance arose, but the
man who actually does the humdrum,
workaday, everyday duties as those
.--.-s se."-Thec6cze Roosevelt.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
At Least a Movement for Health.

don, if you operate tenement or
apartment house, you must sweep the
floors of all rooms once day, wash
them once a week and open the win
dows of all sleeping rooms for at least
one hour in each day or pay fine OF
s25. 1t may not be possible to make
the people moral by law, but the
borough council of Paddington believes
much can be done to make them
healthy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Tramp Not Wholly Lost.

A tramp stealing ride on a train
Jumped OF as 1t passed a burning ho-
tel, aroused the sleeping dodgers and.
his rescue work done, regained his
place on the bumpers before the train
left the yards. A pretty full volume
Of comment on American human ma
ture is contained in the brief report Of
the incident.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Do You Known

A professor of anatomy at Yalc
College was asked BY Esboy the other
day why boys were Lot born with
10 toes on each foot, and the wise
man couldn't answer. Most men,
after they get to be men, are salts
fed with five toes on foot, but
boy really ought to be allowed 10.
With only five On a foot he nows
slips back while climbing tree to
steal apples. We move that the ex-
ira toes be provided before another
summer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Not to Speak OF.

HAS anything ever been discovered
- Venus?" asked the student Of as-
srcnomy. mo-" replied the old pro-
,essor, whose mind had slipped a cog
md transported him into NEUROLOGICAL
3elds; not if the pictures of her are
iuthertic." Chicago News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

A curious freak on the part of
wasps was recently discovered in
Maryland. The wasps were noticed
going in and out Of lock that secured
q workshop door. The owner of the
shop had the lock removed to satisfy
his curiosity about the doings of the
busy workers. He found nest in
side. The cells were made Of mud
several dead wasps inside the lock.
As the lock was in daily use, the
wasps could not have had a peaceful
home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Editors Mean Revenge.

An editor who was counting a WON.
IN of uncertain age, but positive bank
iccount, was cut out by gentleman
from a neighboring town, who married
aer and took her home. Whereupon the
editor sought mean revenge by head
ing account Of her wedding: Another
Old Resident Gone"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Reluctant Criticism.

Augustus, DEAR" said the girl, ten
derby, pushing him from her as the
moonlight flooded the bay window
where they were standing. II think
that you had better try some other
hair dye; your mustache tastes Ike
turpentine."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
KIND WORDS, THESE
Exchanges Say Pleasant Eh,uys
About the Hera;d'S Easter
Edition

The Sank Centre Herald was very
interesting issue this week-to the
publisher. 1t was chock full OF ads,
wore Dolly Warden cloak, illustra-
ted with business announcements.
1t was highly profitable number
St. Cloud Times.
The Sank Centre Herald got out a
very creditable Easter number last
week which was well patronized by
the business men of the town
Browns Valley Tribune. o..
The Sank Centre Herald came to our
exchange table last week as ahan-
some Easter edition. FRO. Welles is
hustler and is giving the people of
Sank Centre first class paper.-Long
Prairie Leader.
That excellent paper, the Sank Gen.
ire Herald, came out with Easter en-
bellishrnents last week. The issue
contained a large quantity of season
able advertising and it is credit to
Mr.. Welles and his Office force. -Fo-
ley Independent.
The most prosperous looking coun-
try paper to reach our exchange table
last week was the Sank Centre Her
aid a twelve page paper witha hand
some Easter cover and sixty columns
of live display advertising. The peo-
pie of Sank Centre now realize that
Editor Welles is giving them a paper
worth while and they are showing
their appreciation OF his efforts.-Wa-
SEGA Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Asbestos Shingles.

Asbestos shingles are now being
manufactured IN this country with sue.
cess, and the trade has grown enorm-
ously. The new products are Of the
highest weight and fireproof up to a
temperature of two thousand and
more degrees. They are proof against
acids and weather and are said to last
as long as a concrete building will.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Husband Got Even.

In Austria q woman was recently
sent to Jail for opening her husbands
mail. She began suit for divorce on
evidence obtained from the letter and
her husband retaliated by sending her
to jail for opening the letter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

,RECTIONANDCOMPLETIONOF
SUPERINTENDENT'S HOT USE.
COTTAGES 5 AND 6, HOSPITAL
BUILDING, CHAPEL, FARM So
PERINTENDENT'S COTTAGE,
STOREHOUSE, HOG HEN
HOUSE AT THE HOME SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS, SAUK CENTRE,
MINNESOTA
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Hiuh Finance.

A New York thief chlorofcrms his
victims before he robs them of their
money. Probably he is humani-
tartan. 1t is such painful operation
to get money from some people that
an anesthetic is absolutely necessary.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Why the Passengers Kicked.

Why the Passengers Kicked.
A notorious while travelling in Bow
cad recently was struck in the rear
~ tram car, and the impact forced
on to another bus, which was sta
lonary. The latter mounted the
pavement and smashed some rail-
ngs. Passengers in each bus com
planned of cuts from broken glass;
London Daily News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For SALE-Eggs for Matching from
pure bred stock; Rose and Single
Comb Rhode Island Reds, White and
Buff Orpingtons. Also a few birds
LOT sale. y. NJ. bryant. 44-4t
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For SALE-Pure bred rose comb
Brown Leghorns and Plymouth Rock
eggs for setting, IS cts. adozen. Mrs.
Dan Collins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For SALE OR EXCHANGB-RoaG
cart and single harness; also some
blacksmith tools of all kinds. Lero,
Working.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
Pasturaoe

oasturage for horses and cattle,
80 for the season. Inquire of A..
ssey.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For SALE-Corner lot 66xl66, all
plowed last year Good for garden.
Anton Nelson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

/ am paying big prices for good, fat
hens, bring in what you intend to sell
now. City Meat Market. 43-4t
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For SALE-Eggs for Matching, from
pure blood Silver Spangled Hamburgs.
j. b. SchOenhOff q Son. 43-4t
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

Parties wanting pasture for young
stock will find it at C. c.. Calkins, ;
Sank Centre, Route 2.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For SALE-Rich black Dirt 75c per
load. Leave orders with Frank House
or Charles A. Morse. 1927
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

FOR SALE-Two mares weighing
l760 lbs, well matched in color, also
in gait and size. A. Bucher. If.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For RENT-Seven room house near
radiator factory. Inquire at the j.
B. Perkins Drug Store. 1926
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

LosT-A gold chain with plain gold
cross. Finder please leave at this Of
fee.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11

For RENT-House for rent. III
quire of Mrs. Cordell.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-04-11
The Cherokee Cancer
SANlTORIUM
OF Magnet Ave, Cherokee,
Iowa.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-26
Order of Notice Thereon.

District of Maine, SIS.
On this 23rd day of November, A. D.,
1872, on reading the foregoing petition, it
is
ORDERED by the Court, That hear
ing be had upon the same on the 3rd
day of January. A. y. 1913, before said
Court at Portland, in said District, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in Daily
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper printed
in said District, and that all known
creditors, and other persons in interest,
may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, if any they have. why
the prayer of said petitioner should not
be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court.
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order, addressed 10 them at
their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court, and the seal
thereof, at Portland, in said District. on
the 23rd day of November. A. ID. 1912.
IL. 81 JAMES f. HEWEYs Clerk.
A true copy of petition ard order
thereon
Attest. JAMES E. aEWEY,i Clerk.
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FOUND.

A HOUND DOG. OWNER MAY
have the same by proving property and
paying charges. Kenneth Urkhart, %
River Ave, Gardiner. nov25d3t
CLASS PIN w. n. S. 700. OWNER
may have by calling at Journal Office
proving property and paying charges.
nov23d3t
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ALL PERSONS WHO GAVE AN OR.

der to a picture agent and wife, and
have not received the same, can get
stones, q Bangor St, Augusta, Maine
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