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Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
'CnARTfR COMMISSION
THE PROPOSITION OF CITY MAN
4 AGER AND COMMISSION OF
,a FIVE TO BE TAKEN UP

k A meeting Of the Charter commission
was held Wednesday evening with
nearly all members present.
I'll Up to this meeting the commission
has discussed informally the different
Kinds of commission governments, but
at this meeting a vote was taken and
a tentative decision made on the fol-
lowing subjects: . 49,. ~
The present city government to be
substituted by government made up
of a commission of five men, elected at
large, for a'term of four years, and at
la salary of 800 a year each, said COM
mission to carry on the government
through city manager, appointed by
the commission for one year, or such
time as said commission may fix, and
at a reasonable salary; the appoint
mcnt of said manager to be. made from
list Of applicants regardless Of To-
cality. The manager is to carry on the
administrative and executive affairs Of
the city subject to the approval of
the commission.
4 The government of the city: will be
+ divided into five departments and the
eoIhh1lssloH Ilay assign one uepaTCmenI
to each member, if it sees fit. &c.,.
Il There will be no other elective Of
ficers, except the justices Of the peace
OR municipal judge, if change is
made to the municipal court system.
l. The attorney was instructed to work
out the details of these changes and
submit them at meeting to be held
i'll the near future when the matter
will again be voted upon.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
WILL HAVE PLANT SOON

The work OF examining the old gas
mains will be started the first part of
next week by Mr.. Andrus, an engineer
from Ohio. Mr.. Collins has ordered
the nnW mains and other material for
the construction of the plant and the
work will be pushed as rapidly as
possible. The articles Of incorporation
were filed last week, with G.. A. Spran-
del, John Wetzel and f. E. Collins as
incorporators. The officers are: S.
?. Brick, presidents; G. A. Sprandel,
vice president: E. E. Collins. secretary;
G. F.. Kirschcr, treasurer These with
P. F. Hosch will be the board of di-
rcctors Of the incorpora tion. Capitaliza-
ton will be at 100000 and shares will
be 800 each. The plant it is said will
be ready for operation in the first part
of July
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
THE INHERITANCE TAX
LEGISLATURES ALTERED METH
DDS OF PROCEDURE AND PRO
VIDED FUND ENFORCEMENT

Probate judges throughout the
state have been notified by Attorney
General Smith of changes made in
the inheritance tax law by the ]egis-
lature and instructed as to the meth
ods OF procedure under the new system.
says the St. Cloud Times.
The legislature not only revised
the law i'll important particulars but
appropriated $4,000 for it's enforce
n1ent and created in the attorney
generals s office a separate department
to have charge Of this matter.
Special agents and examiners will
be appointed to see that the state
receives its full share of the tax and
that appraisements are correctly made.
The changes in the law relates to
procedure mainly, although the pri-
mary rate Of tax on property given
or devised to religious, educational or
purely charitable institutions is re-
duced from 5 to per cent. This ap-
Plies to all estates where the trans
Ter is made after April 23, 1913, the
[ late OF the approval of the law, and
makes s.l5 the maximum 6 per cent in
stead of Is per cent under the old
law. .so'
William J. Stevenson is the as
slstant attorney general who will
have charge of all Inheritance tax
matters.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
FLKS HAD A BIG TINE
PARADE A STUNNER-INITIAT
SEVENTEEN-SM MOST
JOYOUS 5%

Yesterday was Elks day in Little
Falls and the 'Best People on Earth, =
had full sway, celebrating in fine
style, class of II. having antlers
placed upon their brow.
The celebration proper started with
the parade at 1880 after which the
Elks proceeded to their hah to con-
fer the "funny work' upon the in
nocents. In the evening the ritualistic
work was given, followed by a smok-
er which was one Of the best ever given
by the local organization. A buffet
luncheon was served throughout the
day and evening.
To the outsider the parade was the
one thing Of interest, and to say the
least, it was screamer. Starting from
the West side the parade covered the
main streets Of the East side. In the
lead was the new city band, which
rendered fine music, followed by men,
bers with umbrellas Of white and
purple; then the chief. of police, big
of head, i'll a tiny cart drawn by a
little Shetland pony. The Kangaroo
court the judge and the clerk were
there. with quite bunch in the police
ambulance to be dealt with. Gaudet s
band Of Zouaves were also there with
the sweet music. Satan was the leader
OF the third musical organization and
it sure was a "h- Of band for
music'' E. Jacob Weber Kubelick s
superior touch on the strings running
steam roller calliope produced notes
most soothing to the deaf and the
citizens of Asia. Firmly tied to a long
rope, fastened to the steam roller were
the II men which were operated upon.
The water wagon was there, but there
is suspicion that it held other liquid
than acqua pura, and the "votes for
women girls imported from the South
land took up the rear.
The showing Of animals was immense.
They were special order from Hag-
enbec7S's $ famous menageries and guar
anteed that none Of their species had
ever before been taken in captivity.
Of course there were the huge Ameri
can rooster, the lion, the giraffe, the
hear led by Lowessel who is familiar
with the beast s favorite haunts, but
the hippo o-elephanttaleitis and the
1hino- o-onlv-drywaterous, caught in the
iuneles of Darkest Africa. were the
Growing effects Of knowledge gained
from horrible nightmare. , s~~,
Tire @local Ell1s was organized, in
April 1892 and have $50 members.
Among those from outside who at
tended the doines were F. F. Farrant,
district deputy Of Northern Minnesota,
Dr. Bryant, st. Paul: w. B. Bryant
and Dr. T. II. Nero, Minneapolis; VIII
Wilkc Grey Eaoln
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
CLASS PLAY TONIGHT:
"A ROSE o. PLYMOUTH TOWN.
TO BE PUT ON BY SENIOR
CLASS AT VICTOR

The seniors Of the high school have
been hard at work on the annual class
play, which will be given at the Victor
theatre tonight. The play bears the
name IA Rose O. Plymouth Town
and is very quaint in it's production.
AS it's name suggests it is a story OF
the early days Of the Plymouth colony
and Miles Standish is one Of the
principal characters. ~5->- -
Superintendent F. w. Dobbyn and
Miss Alice Lancaster have been coach
ing the actors and they are respond
ing in good form. "
A special feature of the production
will be minuet which will be danced
in Colonial costume by group Of the
seniors. The drilling for this specially
has been supervised by Miss Oppe-
gard. Some Of the costumes will be
obtained from the cities but most Of
them will be made by the students.
Even the scenery will be a strictly
student production and Karel Kicker
son, junior artist, has been acting as
chief scene painter. Junior girls will
usher at the play. =.
The cast in the order Of their ap-
pearance will be as follows: j.
Barbara Standish, captains wife,.
Caroline Sutliff
Miriam Chillingsley, captain IS cousin
Helen p. Davis
Aunt Resolute, captain s. aunt.
................ Marie R. Cannon
Rose De la Noye. lone D. Kirscher
John Margeson, colonist ..........
Howard Clark
Philippe De la Noye, colonist. ....
...... Harvey Long
Garrett Foster Of Weston's men. -. r.
Steve Simonet
Miles Standish, captain of Plymouth
Erwin Dunrhy
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
CONVENTION WILL BE GOOD

A special meeting of the X. O. T.
M. was held at the hall Tuesday eve
ming to perfect plans for the enter
tainment Of the delegates at the con-
vention which will be in session here
Jnne 1S and 49, Great Commander DR..
E. H. Haas of Minneapolis was in at
tendance, as was Deputy Commander
A.. l.. Elderkin Of Minneapolis and
Deputy Commander A. R. Lewis of
Moorhead. It was estimated that there
will be about two hundred delegates
in attendance and these with their
families would bring the total up to
four or five hundred. It is expected
that there will be a class of at least
100 candidates to be initiated at this
time, some of which will be from 9th
er cities. Deputy Commanders Elderkin
and Lewis will remain in the city until
after the convention to procure new
members. B. Burton, member Of the
reception committee, assured the mem
bers7 that the delegates would be
treated to a good automobile ride, as
we'll as baseball game and numerous
other forms Of amusement. The busi-
ness men Of the city will be asked, to
decorate their places Of business i'll
the colors of the order, red, white and
black.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
TO BUILD new HOSPITAL
SISTERS WILL
ERECT UP-TO-DATE BUILDING A
NEXT YEAR tf55 .5. #s

The Franciscan Sisters, who have
charge Of St. Gabriel's hospital, all- l-
nounce that they will erect y fine new
hospital next spring, which will cost
in the neighborhood Of $4,000. The The
hospital will be up-to-date in every
respect and will have sufficient room
to care for 50 patients very nicely,
practically doubling the capacity Of
the present one. ~. 8. j. vi 5r.,.f
The sisters have felt the, need for
more room for a number Of years,
therefore the erection Of the new build
ing. .as1 /,
The land to be used is located on
Second street southeast, north Of the
present hospital, and has already been
purchased. H
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
CoMPELs SALE BY WEIGHT
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Apples and Pea
nuts i'll List to Be Bought by
-I.E Pound 5

Following the passing Of a new
weights and measures law and it's ap-
,proval, twenty-five new commodities,
such as tomatoes, apples, potatoes and
peanuts, will hereafter have to be
sold by the grocer to the customer by
stipulated weight, instead Of by
bushel measure. a
Since ice, charcoal and coal come
under this new provision, the sale of
these articles in bags, boxes and bar
rels is also prohibited. @
Violation of the law is made a mis-
demeanor, punishable by a fne not
more than $40, or a sentence in jail,
not over ten days. 55l #s
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT

The adjourned meeting Of the city
council, which was to have been held
Thursday evening, was postponed until
this evening on account Of the Elks
celebration. q
A number Of permits will come {p
for granting tonight, as will also die
contract for the First street sewer. An
ordinance will be introduced which, if
passed, will give the city clerk all
thority to issue permits for sewer work
with the approval of the street COM
missioner and the street committee.
Bids will also be received for the
street spri11kli1iy for the ensuing year.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
MUSICAL RECITAL
BY JUNIOR PUPILS OF ST. BENE-
DICT SUNDAY EVENING AT r.
- PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

The Junior pupils Of the Sisters Of
St. Benedict will give a musical re-
cital Sunday evening at the Parochial
60 cents and the children will be ad-
mitted for 10 cents.
The program follows:
Orchestra selection. on............ Hazel
Stephen Rassier, Wilfred Rassier, Anna
Rassier, Mathew Vertin, Louis
Kerich, William Langenbruenner,
Louis Coenen, John Simon, Leo
Fueger, Lawrence Litke, Eva Coen-
en-, Bertha Muehlbauer.
Welcome chorus Coe
Boys
Piano duet-Gaily Chanting Waltz
....... Benr
Mamie Fueger, Madeline Manner
Vocal duet-What Would You Take
For Me, Papa?. Harris
Bernadine Vertin, Helen Miller
Piano Solo-Goblin g Parade. Melmoth
Genevieve Raster
Piano duet-The Pony Race. .Krogman
Beatrice Tomelty, Blanche McNally
Vocal solo-Hello Central. Harris
Loretta Koslosky
Piano trio-Birthday March. hermann
Bernadine Vertin, Helen Miller, Lor-
eta Koslosky
Piano duet-Little Patriot. .Krogman
Agnes Hamm, Olive Hamm
Vocal solo-Hide Behind the Door. Coe
Helen Adams
Piano solo-Pretty Dewdrop. ......
Greenwa11
Arthur Simonet
Piano duet-Haymaker' March,.
.............. ...... :. zimmerman
Olga Nathe, Blanche McNally
Piano solo-Ill Trovatore. ..... Verdi
Helen Adams
Chorus-Chiming Bells. ..... Shattuck
Girls
Piano Trio-Valse .......... .Streabog
Helen Adams, Loretta Koslosky, Gene
We've Raster
Piano duet-Through Field and
Forest NOScl
Arthur Simonet, Earl LaFond
Piano solo-Village Dance. Van Gael
Olga Nathe
Vocal solo-Won't You Buy My
b.. Pretty Flowers? ......... Persley
Agnes Hamm
Piano solo-Loves Delight -. Hoist
Helen Miller
Piano solo-Pure and True Greenvald
Madeline Manner
Piano solo--Vernie - w. loom
Agnes Hamm
Orchestra selection. ...-....... Hazel
Stephen Rassier. Wilfred Rassier, Anna
Rassier Mathew Vertin, William
Langenbruenner, Louis Kerich, Louis
COenen.
BOYS
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
DOCTOR FOUND GUILTY
DIR. A. J. KAUFMAN OF HOLDING
FORD FOUND GUILTY OF sERI-
! GUS CFFENsE

ST. Cloud Journal-Press G4): The
jury III the case Of state vs.. Dir. A, j.
Kaufman returned q verdict of guilty
as charged in the indictment at 1890
this morning, The closing arguments in
the case We're completed at 1880 last
evening and the jury Immediately adj
journed to the jury room to decide up
on a verdict After II hours delibera,
tion they brought in the verdict Of
guilty. ..i. .,-.@ 4. = \. II. .5..G
This case was tried once before,
about year ago, when DR.. Kaufman g
brother-in-law, Louis Schueller, was
also tried for the same offense and
was found guilty. Scheuller is now
serving time in the state prison but
Kaufman appealed to the supreme
court where it was ordered back for
new trial. with the result as brought
in by this jury, guilty. rs. .55.s5.. . .
j. Kaufman, who has been praeticing
medicine in Holdingford. was indicted
by the grand jury for having carnal
knowledge. of child. The alleged Of
fense was committed about two years
ago and since that time the doctor has
fought the case, losing it both times
His attorney, S. G. Anderson Of Hutch
ison, Immediately after the verdict
was brought in filed a motion for as
new trial 5j* j5*#
1 Motion for stay until August 1 was.
asked by ATTORNEY Anderson and was
granted. This will give time to. pre-
pare transcript Of the testimony of.
this trial. DR.. Kaufman is out under
bonds with the same sureties thereon
as before. S5 lf .ss Nh
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
WILL SEND REPRESENTATIVES

A meeting Of those who contr;buted
to the bonus for the securing of the
Woodmen headuarters here is to be
held at the city hall at $3.50 this af-
ternoon under the auspices Of the
Commercial club. A committee will be
appointed to attend the convention of
the Insurgent WooGmen at Rochester
May 10. Whether or not the Mime
sofa Woodmen will secede from the
mother order Will be decided at this
convention, as will also the location of
the headquarters, in event that thev
decide to Withdraw.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

But one marriage license has been
granted during the past week BY lis.
Z. Brick, being issued to Frank Hdun
and Elizabeth Anderlie, both Of this
county.
The Knights Of the Maccabses gave
2 very well attended dance at the
Harrison & Peterson hall Wednesday
evening, despite the incl clement weather.
The receipts will be used to defray the
expenses. Of the, scony yention ,s5I which
meets here June is; and 10. }5.5 ss
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
5MARTINSON WINS ISLANDER
j STTTT

+ Rev. N. NJ. Martinson, who brought
ia suit against O. G. Neuman of
ssNVheaton, won out in his suit for
.damages. The case occupied the time
sof the jury for several days but in
& the afternoon of last Saturday the
tSnr9y returned q. verdict. IN favor Of
Alartinson. There are other suits
brought by Mr.. Martinson and P. j.
~Youngdahl but these will not come up
for trial until the fall term of court.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
WILL REPLACE OLD GATES

i Work is under way for the replac-
ing Of the old gates at the entrance Of
Oakland cemetery, which were de-
molished some time ago as the result
of a runaway. The new gates will be
made very substantial, the pillars to
sbe Of cement and a thickness of three
feet at the base. The gates and trellis
work will be of iron, and the entrance
Twill be very attractive as well as
dilrab1e
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
HOSE co. NO 1 ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of Hose Com
pany NO. 1 was held at the city hall
Monday evening and Officers were
elected as follows:
Foreman-Henry Smith.
Assistant foreman-Alfred Stoll.
Secretary-Wm. Billstein.
Treasurer-L. w. Vasaly.
J'olice-Chas. Sylvester and Chas,
LaFond
Delegate-Geo. Olson.
lternate-Alfred Stoll a.
VIM. Clute was taken in as a mem
her of the company at this meeting.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
MILLARD SELECTED JUDGE OF
PENMANSHIP

r. B. Millard has received word from
Z. Bagley, superintendent of instruc-
ton in the schools of Minneapolis,
stating that he has been selected as
one of number of Judges on penman-
ship who will meet in that city Satur-
day. The Minneapolis and st. Paul
public graded schools have just COM
pleted contest in penmanship and the
Judges will on Saturday make their
decisions r
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
HOSE COMPANY MO 2 ELECTS

The following officers were elected
at a meeting Of Hose Co. No. 2 at, the
city hall Tuesday evening":
President-Erick Anderson.
. Vice-president-Wm. Batters.
i Treasurer Henry Bentfeld.
Secretary-Ernest Kaestner.
Foreman-James John. s- z.y1s
First Assistant Geo. Moeglein, Jr.
Second Assistant-Frank Sand.
Erick Anderson was elected delegate
to the state fircmen s convention which
is to be held in Thief River Falls in
June. 5a,c z 4,
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
BOYS TREAT TO RTGs T,T7Nc4

Plates were set for about forty at
banquet given at the gymnasium of
the Congregational church Wednesday
evening. The banquet was. given by the
Young mems class Of the Congrega-
tional church who were defeated bv
the young ladies' class in a contest for
members.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
During the rains of the nast few

During the rains of the past few
days the ceiling in several rooms on
the second floor of the court house was
saturated with water from leaks in the
roof and as a result the plaster fell
down. The leaks have been repaired
and it is thought that 10 more trouble
will be experienced.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
MCNSIGNEUR NAGL COMVALESC
TfTG

Monsigneur Nagl, who was taken ill
week ago Sunday, is convalescing. He
had gone to Swan River to assist in
the 40 hour devotion and was taken
seriously i'll with bowel trouble short
ly after supper. The monsigneur was
we'll enough Tuesday to be taken to
his residence. Oh the St. Gabriel hos
p'5al grounds and all are pleased to
hear that he viii soon be in his usual
health.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
DELINQUENT TAX SALE HELD

The sale of tax certificates on de-
llnquent lands i'll this county was held
at the court house in the auditors of.
fee Monday. The sale netted over $3.-
600, OF which j. H. Welcome of Min
neapolls was the most prominent bid
der, his purchases amounting to over
5000. He was represented by l.. M.
Gaudet. The sale of city property was
held on Tuesday and amounted to
about $40O,
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
sHoRTAGE IN TEACHING CORPS

9. W. Hoover, superintendent .71. of
schools at Fargo, n: D. was in the city
: ~ zI'1lesdaXate, seel1 ssass ar
the schools Of that city. He offsred
them higher salaries and better CON
ditions to come but his efforts were in
vain, the teachers being loyal IS fheir
contracts with the local snper1:ten-
dent vif5 ~
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

Miss Ida Carlson entertained a party
Of friends at her home on Second. street
4 northwest Wednesday evening. The
evening was spent at cards and games
] and q eshments were served at mid
night 3I3ss
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

The Luther league Of the Swedish
Lutheran church was entertained in
the church parlors Thursday evening
by Mrs. Axel Johnson. "A short pro-
gram was rendered after which the
members engaged in a spelling match.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

Ernest Westerberg has resigned his
position as druggist at G. II. Brown g
drug store and left Friday for his
home in Litchfeld. from which place
he will go to Granite Falls. He will go
into the drug business at the latter
place. t FAKE; NJ IS ,.3s.;
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
.GLEE CLUB TO APPEAR AT ROY
.F5 ,$as,E ALTON sa 8Ba, iss 81 "a

At the last meeting Of the Glee club
it was decided to give a concert at
Royalton on May. %. D They will also
appear in this city on the evening fol-
lowing and have some excellent NUM-
bers for the program. The club has ]
been fortunate in securing Herbert
Gould Of Chicago, a noted soloiist, for,
these recitals, and with his aid there.
IS every reason for success. sH: :i5 sfl
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

z Mrs. Frank Kerich has moved from
her home on Third street southeast to
the home Of. VIM. Kerich on Second
street southeast. Dr. F. Van de Mark
will occupy the Kerich house.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

.'oe .Masog has disposed of his horse,
buggy and harness to Joe Smith of
this city. Mr.. Masog expects to get an
automobile in the near future.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

y =. J. Nordstrofn Of Upsala was =.
mitted to the hospital tuesday tx
treatment. +. q st f55I s s55 II. II
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

Miss Margaret Newman, who has
been employed at Cass Lake for some
time, but who was operated on in q
Remidii hospital for appendicitis, was.
brought to this city Wednesday by
her father, Peter Newman.
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

Carl johnson Of Freedmen has taken
i position as clerk At the Ryan hard.
ware store. III III. 5:lf4
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16
DIED

:. j. G.. hlynn, formerly a resident Of
this city, but for the past ~ years a
ccsiuent i'll Minneapolis, passed away
at CLOCK Saturday morning at the
Hampshire Arms Of that city at al
age Of 50 years. Mr.. Flynn had been
failing in health for several years and
death was not unexpected.
Born at Roxbury, Mass, Nov. 26,
1914, he came west in the early CO.'S
and enlisted in the army, in which he
served full three years. Shortly after
leaving the army he went to college
at Madison, Wis, and taught school at
Eau Claire. From this position he
came to this city and was superinten-
dent Of school for some time. While
here he erected the Realty building in
1891. Mr.. Flynn also served in the
legislature for several terms and was
q staunch supporter of Knute Nelson
i'll the lattcr's memorable fight for a
seat III congress in 1888:
Deceased leaves TO mourn his death
besides his wife, q sister, Mrs. ?. L.
Collins, and a brother, VIM. Flynn of
North Dakota.
The body Of the deceased was
brought to this city and the funeral
was held from the Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev. L. L. Harris officiating.
The G. A. R. and the Odd Fellows, of
which orders he was member at
tended the funeral in body. Inter-
ment was in Oakland cemetery. +
Joseph Wozniak Of Swan River
passed away at the local hospital Sun
day night after a shor illness. Death
came to this county from Duluth about
thirty years ago, having resided here
ever since Mr.. Wozniak was highly
respected and has held places Of trust
in his community. Deceased leaves to
mourn his death wife and nine chill
dren, all Of whom are living. They are
John and Peter Wozniak, who are
married. Edmund and Stanislaus, who
live at home, Miss Blanche Wozniak,
also at home, Mrs. NJ. Wilcox of Du-
luth, Mrs. John Perovitz of Swan Riy-
er. Mrs. Jos. I<uffel Of this city and
Miss Barbara Wozniak, a teacher at
Flensburg. The funeral was held from
the Swan River Catholic church and
interment was III the church cemetery.
Brainerd Dispatch: Eva, daughter of
Mr, and Mrs. VIM. Holden, passed
away at her home in Mahnomen, Mon
day night May 5, of tuberculosis.
:. She will be remembered here as
Genevieve, having attended the Lin
coin school at one time. She left here,
with her parents about seven years
ago and moved to Mahnomen. .&
The deceased was a niece of the
late R. ID. Holden and granddaughter,
Of the late Hon. Peter Roy, Of Little
Falls. 0 .5-. ii. & II.
Mrs. VIM. Sheedy and children visit
ed with the family Of Dennis Sheedy
this week. |s \ Il. i5sS Isl .s... 5.E
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

Peter Blair, Jr. is in the local hos
pital receiving treatment. @
Little Falls herald., 1913-05-16

Geo. LaFond Of St. Paul spent few
days with relatives here this week. -