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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
MT. MORRIS

April 29.-The saving season closed
at F. x. Sterr's mill last Thursday,
and now the hum Of the planer is
heard.
Eric Talberg is getting ready fol
grading on the roads of Benton coun-
ty.
F. x. Sterr moved Friday to the
Bouck ranch where he will farm the
coming summer.
Andrew Thoen was visitor al
Sterrtown Sunday.
l. j. Bates will: close his fourth
term of school in Mount Morris, May
s, and contemplates a trip to Mon
tana with view to getting home
stead.
A basket social was given Saturday
evening at the Nelson school house by
the combined schools of district No
III taught by Miss Agnes Bowden
and No. SO taught by Mr.. Bates. A
fine program was rendered and at its
close a large number of finely decora
ted baskets were disposed Of at very
satisfactory figures. The object Of the
sale was to raise funds for the con.
struction Of suitable building on the
fair grounds at Little Falls for the
exhibition of the school children Is
industrial work. About $50 was real
lied. Ed Sterr, with neat little
school M a am at his back as an in
centive proved an enthusiastic auc
tioneer. Tim Perry was nowhere.
The population of Mount Morris has
been increased by the arrival Of Mr.
Noyes and family who have purchased
farm here and are busy opening VI
for cultivation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
RANDALL

April 29.-Mrs. Campbell and her
daugh ter Hazel were Little Falls visi-
tors Wednesday.
Mrs. Annie Barnes and son Angus,
visited Thursday with friends in Little
Falls.
Ollie Smith of Gregory, spent few
hours among friends at this place on
Thursday Of last week.
Schmidt-Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Schmidt, Wednesday, April %, son.
Mrs. L. Court left Friday for Glen
dive, Mont, where she expects to
make her future home.
Miss Sarah Calhoun has closed a
successful term Of school near Rice
and returned home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvig Of Little Falls,
visited Sunday at the home Of their
son Hans Elvig and family.
Stanv Hines Of Darling spent Sun
day afternoon with relatives at this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Chapman and
son Grin visited Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. Harry Craighead, at
Lincoln.
The Ladies' Sewing society will
meet next Saturday, May End, at the
home of Mrs. Anna Bentler.
Those from here who attended the
dance given at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nick Schmidt, Friday evening,
were Earl Quimby, Warner Johnson,
Henry Gosch, Raymond Calhoun and
the Misses Constantia Mohr. Marie
Calhoun, Hazel Campbell and Mrs.
Anna Barnes.
Mrs. f. w. Sullivan returned home
Monday from short visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Guy Brisbane, at Lin
coin.
Miss Ruth Ellis who has been en-
gagged in teaching in the Snow dis
trict in Parkertown, Tor the past sew
eral months closed her. term Of school
Friday and on Sunday left for her
home at Rice.
P. L. Melberg returned home Mon
day from short business tri p to the
Twin cities.
Mrs. F. G.. Noggles returned to her
home in Royalton, Wednesday, after
a short visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kennedy.
J. F. Sullivan and Walter Court,
with a car load Of stock and house
hold goods left on Sunday for Glen
dive, Montana, where they have taken
up homesteads.
Harris Gourd returned Sunday from
Verndale.
Frank Honstrom, of Ogden, Ia, ar.
rived here Tuesday for a visit with
his brother, A. W. Honstrom ant
family.
Mr.. COPYRIGHT Of Staples, is BUSH
ness visitor in the village this week.
Mrs. Lillian Sullivan is closing out
her stock of dry goods. Everything
will be sold at cost or a little below.
Anyone wishing to get big bargains
should take advantage Of this sale.
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ed, which will 60 to the fund for the
erection of school exhibit building on
the fair grounds at Little Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Emil Nelson of Elm
Grove, East Darling, called on --ugust
Blomquist last Sunday.
Aaron Engstrom has opened first
class livery here. He made trips to
Little Falls on Friday and Saturday.
We wish him good luck in the business.
Land buyers are in this vicinity
every day. August Gustafson Of East
Darling was offered $l,400 for his 40
acre tract last week.
The First National Banker was busy
seeding Monday. He used four horses
in the work.
War with Mexico seems to have caus'
ed all trouble in Darling to cease. Even
the young men fail to come to Pleasant
Corner.
The dog catcher will be on the job
in this vicinity today. All mad dogs
will have to be tied up or the owner
will be fined. They must be kept of
| the public highways.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
RAIL PRAIRIE

April 2S.-Milo Bates purchased a
very fine colt last week. The girls
are now patiently waiting their turn
for a ride.
L. Lokka, Harry Peterson and Mr..
Mitchell were callers at the Halverson
home Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. A. w. Olson called on Mrs. l..
Lokka one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wedin and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Erickson spent Saturday
evening at T. NJ. Halverson's.
The sale at Theodore Stroming ;
was we'll attended. A great man.
took advantage of the free lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stroming spent
Sunday at G. Buffers.
Rumors have it that George Thomp-
sons family moved onto the Strom-
ing place this week.
T. M. Halverson transacted business
at Rolf s., Clark's, Fosdick's and
Miller's Sunday.
Tom Davis and wife moved onto
their own farm last week. They have
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IIPSAI.A

::shpiil GA. M. Borgstrom was a
'Esewl1s visitor last Saturday.
E1rick Olaf left for New Folden,
where he will remain for some length
III &ine.
Mrs. NJ. Peterson and daughter,
EEelyn, arrived home Saturday from
Z, visit with relatives in Ellsworth,
MIS-.
Hjalmar Hagstrom is reported as
rr;ng on the sick list.
Miss Anna Sundeen returned last
week from Minneapolis where she has
Been employed for some time.
Misses Mamie and Ida Hanson were
called home from Minneapolis last
week on account of the serious illness
.of their mother, Mrs. H. Hanson.
Rnben Olson left for the prairies
last week, where he expects to be en-
r1oyed-
The young peoples society met at
the Lutheran church Sunday evening
and dfsspite the inclement weather the
meet7nt was we'll attended.
"A Number of severe cases of the
grippe and pneumonia are reported in
vwr locality.
yohn Sundquist left for New Folden
FRIDAY where he will settle on his
fa1nn purchased there. His family are
visiting with relatives here before
Ecaving for their new home.
The Ladies' aid of the Lutheran
Sh.v~h was entertained Tuesday at the
horne of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Peterson
Misses Christine and Clara Sundeen
returned from short visit in Minnea-
.,olis last week.
Martin Akerson, who has been in
~:harse of creamery east Of Royalton
sor some time is at present enjoying
(. visit at his home.
Miss Esther Anderson is at present
employed in Henry Hedin's general
merchandise store.
Invitations are out for the Sundeen-
schultz wedding which will take place
Wednesday.
Peter Viehauser, our enterprisine
!,utter maker, went on one OF his
usual spring business tours recently
When he purchased a new automobile
He is now looking for favorable wea'
ener and drivablc roads but they seem
Low in making an appearance.
i program was given by the pupils
<,f district No. 20 last Thursday eve.
uing, this closing successful school
YEAR. The entertainment was very
we'll attended and enjoyed by all.
Edwin Erickson was up north on
BUSINESS trip on a recent evening, also
1rying the muddy roads.
Miss Hylma Borgstrom was pleas
zently surprised last Saturday evening
it being her birthday anniversary
Various forms of amusements were
enjoyed by the young people and all
.-,pcnt most pleasant evening. A
,,uvaber Of presents we're presented
Miss -Hylma as remembrance Of the
%{ay~ In the wee sma' hours of the
,snorning all departed for their homes
with the assurance of having passed a
delightful evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
SWANVHLE

April 29.-Mrs. j. j. McRae was
Yittle Falls visitor between trains
y. Tuesday.
Miss Eva Abeling of Long Prairie
visited from Friday until Sunday at
tbe J. F. Muske home.
Roger McRae left Monday for a
visit with friends and relatives in
Minneapolis and Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Markuson and
slaughter Regina and Prof. Fay Wood
of Grey Eagle visited here over Sun
.lav with the Herman Kaun family.
The FIRE department was called out
"Wednesday noon to extinguish a fire
which destroyed barn belonging to
X1.. .Gessel. It's proximity to tho
elevator. cattle yards and other out
side buildings made it rather dan
;;,erous one. However, the fremen
.xeen had it under control and no fur
thor damage was done.
Roager McRae had the misfortune
to smash his finger last Thursday. It
proved very painful for some time.
The two shows given here Friday
and Saturday nights for the benefit Of
the school were we'll attended and en-
lyyed by all.
un- and Mrs. Kaliher Of Little Falls
visited Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kaliher over
~Ersday and took in the play in the
avcnipg. They returned to their home
Saturday.
Fred Kuhl's automobile burned up
; Saturday evening, few miles east Of
,sown.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Reichert and fam.
Thy OF Long Prairie passed through
sssFe by auto on Sunday.
A. Enge]hart has gone to Upham,
VI, D., on business.
MISS Glantz visited over Sunday
~ ~ Mrs.. Chas. Glantz
'fr. - Mrs. A. Kind attended
So -" Wv 90 Miss Ella Kind in
szrR t'>"t"r on Wedr osday.
M :4.:>i .,i"S. Nerm"" Mielke and
'saa2y were at ',ittlr Falls between
Er:ains on Tuesday.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
f'aVshUn being erected at Pillsbury
axe thy .John Stroman.
.44e1Man Muske left for Minneapolis
ssa F1sday, where he will be employed
asn q bridge crew.
Mrs. ,Erdmann of Kimberly, is visit
Sfsg few days with Mrs. j. Kruger.
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occupied the Hortenback farm 70

occupied the Hortenback farm for
several years past. =. ".. ~.
Harry Peterson sold out his interes:
in the we'll drilling machine.
Fred and Theodore Stroming and
families left for Montana the fors
part Of the week, where they will
make their future homes.
L. Lokka took cream to FIT: Ripley
Monday and did some shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Erickson enter
tanned few friends Sunday.
Mr.. Mitchell was a business Gale,
in Randall Wednesday.
Mrs. F. Webster and son Phil took
cream. to Ft. Ripley and did theil
weekly shopping Wednesday.
Gordon Butler was business Gale,
at Jim Davidson g Wednesday,.
Mrs. George Thompson was Gale,
at Mrs: L. Tatro's Wednesday morn
ing.
H. Dingman transacted business al
FIT. Ripley Wednesday morning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
EAST DARLING

April 29.-Services will be held in
the Swedish Lutheran church next
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All
are invited to attend.
School in district IS will close May
8. Miss Josephine johnson had a
very large number of pupils. She was
we'll liked by the people here and they
hope to see her here again for the fail
term
The river has not OVERLOOKED here
as yet but the meadows and lowlantls
are covered with water. The late
SHOWS and rain have delayed seeding.
Some of the farmers in this vicinity
have already completed this week.
We look forward to fine weather nexI
month.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
Everybody enjoyed them

house. Everybody enjoyed them.
selves 5 T. !l.S
Roy Grund and mother spent Sun.
day at Nordal s. .:"=.. = -
Napoleon and Joseph Magnan at
tended church at st. Matthias last
Sunday. ~.
The basket social that was held
Saturday evening in Kronbeck's dis
trict was well attended.
Helen and Bob. Bement and cousins
Ethel Barkee and Alice Lytle spent
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Wednesday I evening It TIC Rogers
DR.. Neuman vas at Tuttle's Sun
day, and also at Mr.. Bement s..
Robert Bement hauled hay from
Berglund s Monday. p
Napoleon Magnan and Albert Cen
est hauled oats from Henryson' Sat-
urday. '..r.
Robert and Helen Bement and their
cousin, Alice Lyle, spent Sunday af-
ternoon at Nordal's. 49, o.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
SOUTHWEST DARLING

April 28.-We are having great
<;Rteaa of rain these days. The meadows
and low fields are submerged in water
ssdd No seeding is likely to be done this
week.
4 number Of people from this vicin-
@y attended the basket social at tho
3col In district "a in East Darling.
" IL reported that about 500 was nett
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-05-01
GILBERT

April 2S.-Quite crowd of young
folks charivaried Charlie Eue and
bride Sunday evening. Charlie treat
ed the crowd by giving them a free
dance in Charlie Tough s vacant
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20
CLARINDA. IOWA.

Rev. Morgan filled his appointment
at Bedford on Sunday. 81.
Rev. Mitchell preached two soul
stirring sermons Sunday. &.
A few strangers in town.
Mrs. Allie Jones is reported to be
getting along nicely at the hospital.
Mr.. Joe Jones went to Kirksville,
Mo-, to be with his brother, George,
who underwent an operation at that
place.
The Ladies Missionary society met
at Mrs. L. Ramey's ON Thursday.
Mrs. Carrie Reede has moved back
to our city.
The Home and Foreign Mission so
ciety met at Mrs. n. Farrier's on Fri
Gay. "
Anyone having news to publish call
up phone 1888.
Mrs. Luvera Fields If Omaha was
called to the bedside Of her father,
Mr.. Ed Nah, who is reported better.
Mrs. Mamie Bowlen returned to
Deadwood, S. D., after a months
visit. -: a..'.-s 49,.
Mr.. Henry Able has gone to Coua-
Gil Bluffs, where he is employed.
Miss Sarah Black visited friends in
Creston over Sunday.
Mr.. Washington Of Oregon, Mo-,
and Mr.. johnson Of Garden City,
Kans., are visiting Rev. Mitchell.
Mr.. J. Davis Of Peoria, ILL.,, is in
our city.
Miss Callie Arnett is i'll at hel
home. - 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20
FIT. MADISON NOTES.
(Special to Bystander. }

Misses Louise and Naomi Harper
attended the cantata given at the A.
NJ. E. church in Burlington on Thurs
day evening. =. -..@ ,.a-.-.
Miss Bertha Davis Of Canton ILL.,,
is in Fort Madison for an indefinite
stay. t,..4 }-
The death Of Miss Cora Goodwin
was quite a shock to her many friends
in Fort Madison. Miss Goodwin was
only sick a few days when death
called her. She was Is years Of age
and is survived by her parents, Mr.
ard N~s Goodwin, three sisters and
one brother. H., -. rs y IL
GO Mrs. Bessie Buckner is no better
Her condition remains the same.
Miss Madge Goodwin, who has been
i'll with pneumonia, is much better at
this writing. ....
pov Owens attended the cantata in
Burlington given at the A. M. E.
ca - Thursday evening.
The entertainment given at the A
NJ. E. church Monday evening was g
success both financially and socially.
There will be an excellent program
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20
ROCK ISLAND, ILL
Especial to the Bystander.)
TA MIL
{Last Week.


The Unity Needle Workers club
met Thursday, February 18th, with
Mrs. Ellie Jackson of South Rock
Island. A very pleasant afternoon
was spent in doing various kinds of
needle work. A Dunbar program was
arranged for the next meeting. A
delicious luncheon was enjoyed by the
ladies.
Mrs Alice Burriss entertained the
Ladies' Progressive Art club Wednss-
day evening, March 4 1914, at her
home, HOO Seventh avenue, Rock Isl
and The ladies are preparing for q
bard times mask social March 25th
at the Mckinley Baptist churc:.
Prizes will be given for the most rag
ged dressed man and woman. Admis-
sion viii be cent. Supper, IA cents.
After very interesting meeting the
hostess served delicious two-course
luncheon. The club adjourned to
meet Wednesday, March 18th, with
Mrs. Hattie Brittion of Moline, III.
The death angel entered our club
circle and called one Of our members,
Mrs. Lulu Slaughter, on the morning
Of March 4th. She had been pa
tent sufferer for over q year and was
only waiting for the summons to 30.
She had been very faithful club
worker for two years. She leaves to
mourn her loss q husband, son AND
two brothers. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at the
Mckinley Baptist church. Rev. s. B.
Wa1kup dictated. The Eastern Star
court, S. NJ. T. and Tabernacle lodges
held very impressive services at the
church and grave. She was laid to
rest in Chippannock cemetery amid
many beautiful floral offerings.
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom
has called from our club a co-worker,
Sister Lulu Slaughter,
Whereas, we feel in her passing we
have lost true and helpful worker,
We know that our loss is heavens
gain. Is II
Be it resolved that we, the ladies Of
the Progressive Art club, extend to
the bereaved husband, son and broth
.ers our most sincere sympathy and
przy that Gods blessings may COM
fort them.
% change! o wondrous change,
Burst are the prison bars,
This moment there, so low,
So agonized and now
beyond the stars!
Be it resolved that copy Of these
resolutions be spread on our minutes,
1 copy sent to the bereaved family
and copy to the Iowa State By
standeT. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20
ST. JOSEPH NOTES.
Nr, King of Burlington, Iowa, spent

ST. JOSEPH NOTES.
Mr. King Of Burlingt on, Iowa, spent
= few days in our city this week.
3S II is being rumored that one Of our
school teachers will be Mesdame
ere the autumn breezes blow.
Nick Chiles, editor Of the Topeka
PIaindealer, WIS doing" our city 9
few days last week. ls
Miss Elsie Lear, a teacher at Troy,
Kans., spent last Saturday in this
city. .S
Mrs. Prince McGaugh has been in
sSt. Louis several weeks to assist in
soaring for her brother, who is very
sick. His brother, Edward Pugh, Of
bethany has also been ct his bedside
Il Revival services are yet going on
ut the Ebenezer "A. M. E. church. Rev.
Williams, m evangelist, is assisting
tho pastor, Rev. N. G. Buren,.
Rev. J. II. Brooks, pastor Of the
New Hope Baptist church, says thar
&c tie weather remains favorable they
1ilI begin laying the brick Tor thu
\ bnndation Of their new church, o. the
Ssxcavating 49, completed last fall. i
VIII only b ! few weeks until they
IN have services III the bassment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

special 70 the byStan0er.)
Mrs. John Slaughter died March 4
Ut $3.50 .. m, after lingering illness
Of one years duration of cancer. She
leaves to mourn her loss loving hus-
band, ono son, Fred, medical std
DIRT 1t Penn university, Philadel-
pAia; also two brothers, Thomas and
William, Of Co6eyville, Kansas. Mr..
and Mrs. Slaughter have resided in
Rock Island for the last twenty-eight
years and have always been highly
respected among the white citizens
az Rock Island, as well IS colored.
The deceased was . charter member
II Adxh chapter, No. 10, o. E. Stars,
having been member for the last
twenty-five years. She Was also a
member Of Heroines Of Jericho, Ma
komis Temple, Tabernacle and Pro.
Art club. Rev. Sam Wa1kup of Mo-
line, her former pastor, had charge Ct
the funeral services, held at the Nc
Kinley church Sunday a. 2 o'clock p
m The floral offerings were many
and beautiful, sent by both white and
colored citizens. The sympathy O.
the whole community is extended to
the bereaved husband and son.
Mrs. Conner Of Bunker Hill, ILL.,, was
called to Rock Island by the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. K. Fields.
Mrs. Celia Morrison entertained Mr..
J. Slaughter, DR.. Fred Slaughter and
Mr.. Thomas Bradford at supper Sun
day evening.
The trustees Of Mckinley church
will give a supper Wednesday even
ing, March 18th, in the basement Of
the church. Proceeds for the benefit
of the insurance.
Mr.. Thomas Bradford of Coffey-
vile, Kansas, arrived in Rock Island
On Friday morning to attend the fun-
eral Of his sister, Mrs. ]. Slaughter.
Mrs. Mary Williams is reported IN
the sick list
DR.. Fred Slaughter returned -
Penn university on Tuesday morning,
after being in attendance at his moth
efs funeral.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20
CLINTON. IOWA.

A mask social will be given at
Bethel A. M. E. church on Tuesday
evening March oath, given under the
auspices Of the church decorating
committee. H., .s%g5
J. T. Culberson was Cedar Rapids
visitor recently on business.
The concert given on March 9Th
under the auspices of the Young
Girls club, with Mrs. Aikens as di-
rector, was success financially and
otherwise. The boys and girls who
took part are to be commended for
their effort. The proceeds go to as
sist the committee in paying for the
decoration of the church.
The entertainment that was given
at the Second Baptist church on the
14th was success. The proceeds &c
towards paying for papering the
church.
Rev. Sanders had the pleasure Of
uniting MI. Edmon Of Clarinda, Iowa.
and Miss Eva Mitchell Of St. Louis,
Mo-, in marriage on the 18th. The
wedding took place at the PARSONAGE
and was witnessed only by Mrs. Jun
kins and daughter and Rev. Sanders
and wife. The couple are now max
ing their home in Dewitt, Iowa. Rev.
Sanders and Mr.. Edmon have known
each other for number Of years.
Rev. G.. w. Slater, N. O. Culberson
and A. A. Bush are in attendance at
tie district conference at Davenport
this week. The latter goes as a dele
gate for the local church.
] The Imperial Concert Co, which
was to appear at Bethel "A. M. 2.
church on the Oath, cancelled their
engagement last week on account Of
illness, much to the regret Of ouf.
people.
IA literary society was recently or
gained by some Of our young people.
They start out under most favorable
circumstances. On last Friday night
4 debate was held, which was quite
interesting. Fredabelle Aikens at the
close Of the debate gave 4 very
strong argument in favor Of conduct
The officers Of the society are as fol.
lows: President, Miss p. May Cui-
,erson: vice president, Henry Judon;;
secretary, Fred Slater; treasurer
Miss Laura Junkins; chairman Of pro.
eram committee, Miss Esther Culber-
Son. Al program will b rendered