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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-09-22
CHAPTER n.

The Almighty makes few exceptions
90 the general rule In preparing his
great men for the world. Almost In
variably they come from the soil and
from humble origin-yet the stock is
always good. The seclusion Of the
Kentucky mountains and the grinding
poverty Of a small cabin could not
hide the blood that flowed In Abraham
Ltncoln's veins. Garfield on a tow
path was a true descendant OF the
Revolution. The rule holds with most
of the truly great who have preached
the Inspired Word. and Rev. w. A.
Sunday Is no exception.
Ames, Iowa, still very little place
after more than seventy-five years Of
municipal existence. claims the birth
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woudn'r nave CARED. Mother knew.
She knew that Tor I'VE years she wouldn't
see her boys. We eot into the train and
said Goodbye mother AZ the train
pulled out.
I'VE reached Council Bluffs. It was
cold and we turned our little thin coats
around our necks and shivored We sGw
a hotel and went up and asked lady
for something to eat. She eaac: WHAT'S
your paYne:'
my nams is willie Sunday <ssd sa:s II
my brother Ed.
where are you going?'
Going to the Soldiers Orpasans' .-crns
at Glenwood," said.
"She wiped her tears and sak1 Ny
husband was soldier ard lover rSnse
back. He wouldn't turn alyonc swAy,
and I wouldn't turn you boys sway.
She thew her arms about US snc. said:
Come on in She gave US cur breakfast
and our dinner, too. There wasn't any
train going out ON the 60" until after
noon We played around the freight
yards. We saw a freight train standing
there, so we climbed into the caboose.
THE conductor came along and said:
Where is your money! Amt got any.
Where is your ticket? Amt got any
ticket. You can't ride without money
or tickets, I'll have to put you off, We
him a letter Of introduction to the super
intendent Of the orphans home. The
conductor read It, handed tt back as the
tears rolled down his cheeks. Then he
said: Just sit still boys. 1t won't cost
you cent to ride on my train
t'It's only 20 miles from Council BluTs
to Glenwood, and, as we roune.d the
curve, the conductor said: There it 10
on the HILL We went there and stayed
for years.
The institution at 0lenwood was
conducted by the state and was sub
seQuently used for other purposes
than an orphans home. All the chill
dren were transferred to the newer
institution at Davenport F. J. Ses-
sions, Superintendent Of the Soldiers
Orphans Home, at Davenport, says:
Howard e. and William A. Sunday
were admitted to this institution by
transfer from the Glenwood Iowa Sol
diers' Orphans Home when the latter
was closed January %. 1873 They were
admitted to the Glenwood institution
September g. 1874. Dismissed from this
institution June 10, 1876 The records says
to go home, but place IL not located.
William A. Sunday, according to our
record was born November IL, 1862 His
father. William Sunday. belonged to
Company E, ed Iowa Infantry. He died
Of disease near Pilot Mound, Missouri
December q, 1862"
8. w. Pierce, who was superintend
ent OF the Home when the Sunday
boys were there, is still living. an OLD
man, at Davenport His recollectionf
though limited. are clear on the boy
hood days Of the evangelist
He sayse "f1e was always obedient. In
iustrfous and active at work or at play
He was a good student and loved and
respected by those who had the care o.
and training Of him"
The years before being sent to thu
orphans asylum were not without
their value In their Impressions upol
the future evangelist. nor does he fai
to make frequent references to some
Of them An early penchant for swim
ming and the disaster that followe'
an unauthorized attempt to crafty tn
inclination. is made the subject OF
forceful illustration In one Of his seI
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place Of the evangelist. and 80 hard
pressed and lacking In comfort were
those early days, that Mr.. Sunday
seldom refers to them except In gen.!
eral terms or to point some pertinent
lessons in the discourse he has IN!
hand.
The Sunday family Is an old one'i
even IN this country. Before the days;
Of it's residency in Pennsylvania the.
family lived in Germany. The Ger
man form Of the name was Sonntaga
and this was literally translated into
Sunday before the Revolutionary
days. This, in itself, explains and
refutes the charge sometimes made
that the evangelist masquerades under
an assumed name. The Pennsylvania
archives show that several of the Sun
day family served In the Revolution
airy war.
In an address delivered at q meeting
in Pennsylvania Mr.. Sunday took &C.
casion to refer to his ancestry in these
words:
my grandmother on my mothers side
was Welsh; my father was a German.
born near Chambersburg- you can't
find a triumvirate of ancestors for any
man to be more proud Of than that"
Some years before the outbreak OF
the Civil war William Sunday, father
of the evangelist, moved with his
family from Chambersburg, Pa, and
To- n.
father were farmers and titled the soil.
It is the frequent boast of Rev. Mr..
Sunday that at the age of nine, he
held a mans place in the harvest field
and did a full days work with the
rest Of the hands.
With the outbreak of the Civil war
William Sunday, the evangelist's faith
er. like so many other Iowa patriots,
answered the early call for troops.
Quoting from the records of the
Omitted States Department Of War.
Adjutant General II. o. s. Heistand.
says:
1.-THE records show that William Sun
day was enrolled August IA, 1862, at Des
Moines, Iowa, and was mustered into
service September Is. 1862. as a private In
Company e, I'D Iowa Infantry Volun-
teers, to serve three years, and that he
died Of disease December 20, 1852, at Pat
terson, Missouri"
Mr.. Sunday never saw his father
On the 10Th Of November, 1862. he
was born, the third of three boys
Before he was two months old he was
an orphan The other children were
| Albert and Edward. Just how much
the evangelist values these things in
his estimate Of life, Is shown in one
of his well known sermons In which
he says:
II have az much 10 be proud Of as Il
lineage as any one; my great-grandfathel
/ was in the revolutionary war. and my
daughter Is eligible to the d. A. R.. Gen
eral U. 8. Grant was q fourth cousin Of
mine. My grandfather and he played to-
gether. ate out Of the same tin pans
When he was elected president he wrote
| letter to my grandfather asking him tt
/ go down to Washington for a three
] weeks visit. I've seen the letter. Tha'
don't get me anything. though"
This grandfather was one Of ths
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guiding influences Of the boys life,
and was possibly second to his mother.
to whom. in common with most great
men. he ascribes practically all that
he is. The grandfather was an or
chardist, and also worker in wood
very frequently referred to In Mr..
Sundays sermons as q maker of
caskets.
How hard the first few years were.
probably even the evangelist does not
know. The meager pension which the
government allowed was not sufficient
for the maintenance Of a family Of
four and, accordingly, at an early age
the mother decided that she would
have to send the two younger boys to
an orphan asylum Nothing could be
more effective than the evangelist's
own description Of the parting. which
he uses frequently In his sermons,
and which seems, naturally enough.
to have made q very deep impression
on his young mind.
"At Ames, Iowa." he says, I'VE had To-
walt for the train and we went to IT.
tie hotel and they came about one o'clock,
and said: Get ready for the train I
looked into mothers face, and her eyes
were red, her hair was disheveled.
said: What's the matter mother7' "All;
tie time Ed and slept, mother had BEEN
praying.
eve went to the train; she put one arm
about me and the other about Ed and
sobbed as IL her heart would break. Peo-
pie walked by and looked at US, but
they didn't say q word. Why? They
didn't know, and II they did. they
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mons. He represents himself as saT

mOuSs I10 REPRESENTS AAAAA0SAA -
ing:
ma. want TO 60 swimming" She
said, mo, Willie, It's baking day. and
you must bring in cobs and chips" we
used to have an old dish pan with holes
in It. and would fill 1t with cobs and
ships and bring them in. I went and got
some and while was at It heard ths
fellows shouting up at the swimming
hole. took the old pan in. then / duck
ed I went up and watched the other fef
lows awhile then said to myself. on
but it's hot!" SO I took Off my clothes
and went in and padded around on
sandbar and picked up mussel shells. Be.
fore I knew it I stepped off into 10 feet
of water couldn't keep myself un
and went down and got mouthful Of
water. felt that I was going to drown
had heard that when q man browns he
thinks Of all the mean things he has even
done, and I know 7 thought Of lot OF
things right there. I had heard that you
would go down three times. and thaa
when you went down the third time yot
would die. I came up once then weni
down for the second time. Again came
up gasping and choking, then l wanf
down for the third time.
TT happened that there was a mar
lying on the bank just about asleep.
didn't know he was there When ht
heard them shouting out 'Willie's drown
ingn he jumped up just in time to SET
me go down for the last time. He Went
in after me and CROPPED around on the
bottom and found me. I was uncon.
scious when they took me out. They
stood me on my head and let some Of the
water run out Of me, then they laid me
down and worked my arms to start me
to breathing again. They started to car.
ry me home. and I came to myself and
said, I want to gorto my mamma OH
I'm so sick at my stomach. E-yah-ahl
and up came lot Of water. Mother had
missed me, and she was out calling WI.
lie! Willie! They took me in and put
me to bed, and mother put plaster on
me- She ought to have put plaster on
me somewhere else. Do you know that
incident made such an impression on me
that I was a good boy for-for reckon
as much as two weeks
Another familiar incident of these
early days in which his grandfather
figures which he frequently tells In
another sermon indicates the activities
of the farm. He describes it al
follows:
when I was q little boy my grand
father said to me: Willie, come on and
he took a ladder, and beeswax, a biz
jackknife, q saw and some cloth, and va
| went into the valley. He leaned the lad.
der to sour crabapple tree, climbed up
and sawed of some Of the limbs, split
| them and showed In them some little pear
sprouts as big as my finger and twice a.
| long, and around them he tied a strina
! and put In some beeswax. said. Grand
pa, what are you doingT He said. Tn
| grating pear sprouts into the sour crahs
| / said: What win grow crabappies q
pears?' He said Pears. I don't knoW
| that I'll ever live 10 eat the pearl hops
I may-but know you will lived ia
see those sprouts which were NO longee
than my finger grow az large AZ my imn
| and climbed tho tree and picked and
| ate the pears. He introduced q graft al
another variety and that changed the M
ture OF the treA"
| ITO be Continued.)
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FOR SALE:-A single Harley
Davidson motorcycle, been used one
month. Price SITS. Terms eithes
cash or time. For further particu-
lars see Howard Hall. Sits
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RACE PROGRAM
The fastest Races in the History Of South
ern Minnesota SixN-one [ntries in the Six Races

See the black blind mare Sunshine in the two twen-
y Trot that just got record of two nine and three
quarters at the State Fair Little Seal will pace in the
2:15 Pace and trot in the 224 Trot We have Billy
Sunday and Sir Conan Doyle in the PIG pace against
Happy Heart and King billiard, the Pride of New Ulm;
and six others, Dicky G.: 2O7 IA of Morgan has Dad
Mix and The Sheriff Of Huron, S. Dakota, as well as
twelve others entered against him. Can he beat them?
The track record will be broken in this race
Eight entries in the 220 Tro Eight entries in the 24
the Els Pace Nine entries the ZIG Pace Eight entries in
the Us Pace They VIII All Be Here.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
La Grippe
THE DEADLY WEAKENER.

La Grippe in itself is seldom fatal.
But the weakness, lassitude and loss of
appetite induced by it leaves the system
easy prey to the ravages of other ills.
al. F." Atwood's Medicine is an un-
failing remedy for these dangerous after
effects. 1t tones up the entire system,
builds up the appetite and restores
strength.
Mrs. Croxtord's letter tells the whole
story:
Carmel, Maine:
81 was very poorly after an attack of
La Grippe. A friend recommended ~.
F." Atwood's Medicine and got bot
tie. 1t has done me lots of good. l shall
always keep it on hand"
(Signed) MRS. M. L. CRoXFoRD.
Ward off La Grippe with L. F."
Big IS Cent Bottle at Dealers.
FREE Trial Sample by Mail
al. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
CONSTIPATION OR COMFORT?

There can be neither comfort nor good
health where constipation exists. Most
people suffer from this cause at intervals,
many are chronic victims.
Strangely enough, the old-time rene.
dies for this very common complaint
were nauseating doses and 30 powerful
that they often made the condition worse
than before. Then they wore out in their
effect so that it was necessary to take
larger and larger dose. The first attempts
at improvement sought to make the dose
more palatable but to disguise the taste
the size was increased and results were
unsatisfactory.
In this age of progress it was impossible
that doses resembling horse medicine
should continue to be taken by human
beings. In the new laxative, Pinklets,
is presented dainty, sugarcoated pill,
hardly larger than a grain of mustard,
that is free from unpleasant effects. does
not upset the stomach nor grippe but
simply gives nature the needed assistance.
Pinklets also assist digestion and are
good to take after full meal. Once use
Pinklets and you will never return to
salts, oil and harsh rurgati'Hs.
Your own druggist can supply you with
Pinklets or they will he sent by mail,
postpaid, by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y, at % cents per
bottle. Send for helpful pamphlet.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
THOSE PIGSKIN SPRINTERS.

To the Editor of The Boston Herald:
Your interesting editorial of Tuesday
morning on "Pigskin Sprinters" recalls
to mind a run for a touchdown which
was longer than any of the historic per-
formances that you mentioned. 1t was
not "pig" game, but it was known for
years, and probably remains. the long,
est run ever made in game on Soldiers
Field, or IN any game against Harvard.
The hero of the occasion was David r.
Porter, left end on the Bowdoin eleven,
and the game was the Harvard-Bowdoin
game of 1902, which Harvard finally won
by a. score of II to 6. With Harvard we'll
within Bowdoin's five-yard line, Har-
ward back fumbled the ball just as it
seemed he was about to make touch
down. Porter, the fastest.man on the
Bowdoin eleven, and one of the best
sprinters of his day in New England, re-
covered the ball, lodged several tacklers
and raced the whole length of the field
for touchdown. The field in those days
was 10 yards long, 10 yards longer than
now. Porter was remarkable all-round
man, and later was the first Rhoades
scholar from Maine. He is now engag-
ed in international Y M. c. A. work.
JOHN CLAIR MINOT.
Boston Nov "a
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
The Shoe s,tsaeloa.

In 20 far % domestic business 10 con-
cerned, few footwear factories have re-
ceived sufficient orders to warrant oper a.
tons more than four days . week, while
some local plants are closed entirely be-
cause Of labor difficulties. On the other
hand, the foreigndemand continues good
and manymanufacturers are we'll eng aged
on army contracts, with shipments going
forward regularly. More seasonable
weather has stimulated trade at retail,
and patent feathers, especially in wo-
mems wear, are moving freely. Condi-
tions in leather parallel those prevailing
in footwear, restricted home require
ments contrasting with brisk call for
supplies from abroad. Owing to the
active European demand, tanners in gen.
eral have increased the production of
heavy leather while reducing the output
of light stock. -Dun's Review Nov. 18th.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
Facts and Fiction
EXPERIENCES OF BELFAST CITIZENS
ARE EASILY PROVEN TOBE FACTS

EXPERIENCES OF BELFAST CITIZENS
ARE EASILY PROVEN TO BE FACTS
The most superficial investigation will prove
that the following statement from resident
of Belfast is true. Read it and compare evil
dence from Belfast people with testimony of
strangers living 80 far away you cannot inves-
tigate the facts of the case. Many more citi-
zens of Belfast endorse Kidney Pills.
Il had backache and pains across my loins,
often SO severe that it was hard for me to do
my Homework" says Mrs. Mary NJ Smith of
81 Union street, Belfast. "My bladder was in
famed and l had trouble from the kidney
secretions. Although was constantly using
medicine, l was unable to get rid of the
trouble Finally heard of Deans Kidney
Pills and procured supply at the City Drug
Store. The benefit had was gratifying. They
relieved the pains and aches and restored my
kidneys to q normal condition. l still use
Doan's Kidney Pills whenever feel that l am
in need of q kidney medicine and get imme-
date relief. l willingly confirm my former
public endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills."
Mrs. Smith is only one of many Belfast
people who have gratefully endorsed Doan's
Kidney Pills. If your back aches-if your
kidneys bother you, don't simply ask for kid
ney remedy-ask DISTINCTLY FOR DOAN'S
KIDNEY PILLS, the same that Mrs. Smith
Soc at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co, Props.
Buffalo, N Y. "When Your Back is Lame
Remember the Name"
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
Aroostook's Contribution to the BeIgians

Word has been received from the Bel
gian consul at New York that potatoes
and apples cannot be shipped to Belgium
on account of danger from frost and
perhaps disease. The Christian Herald
Publishing Company, New York, through
it's committee has reported to the Aroos-
took Board of Trade the probability that
Aroostook county's trainload of potatoes
can be advantageously sold through the
New York Produce Exchange, and the
money used to help the Belgians. Now
turn out, subscribe potatoes, money, etc,
and help these poor people. Fort Fair
field Review.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
PITTSFIELD PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Manson spent
Thanksgiving in Boston.
E. J. Vose of Freedom was recent
caller at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Guimond.
DR.. and Mrs. Cargill entertained at
Thanksgiving Mr.. Augustus Cargill OF
Liberty and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mer-
row and Mr.. Grin Morrow of Bangor.
Miss Ethel Allen is still at home in
Burnham on account of the severe illness
of her father and Miss Daisy Goodwin of
that town is taking her place at the
Advertiser office, -Pittsfield Advertiser.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
YOUR COLD is DANGEROUS.
BREAK 1T UP-NOW.

A Cold is readily catching. run down
system is susceptible to Germs. You owe it to
yourself and to others of your household to
fight the Germs at once. DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey is fine for Colds and Coughs. 1t loosens
the Mucous. stops the Cough and soothes the
Lungs. It's guaranteed. Only CSC at your
Druggist.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03

yVvALDO SSH Court of Probate held at Bel.
w fast, on the 1O:. day of November. 1914.
Herbert N. Littlefeld, administrator on the es-
tate OF Catherine B. Blethen, late OF Frankfort,
in said County deceased, having presented his
first and final account OF administration of said
estate for allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in The Republican Journal,
that ali persons interested may attend at a Pro-
nate Court to be held at Belfast, on the Sth day
of December next and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be allow
ed. JAMES LIBBY JUDGE
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
c0RNS DROP OUT
IN FOUR DAYS

Use Eco for Corns for three days as directed
' 'n the fourth day you can easily lift out
Oorn-all of it.
wi every rs cent package of Eco for Feet,
s'eatest of all remedies for swollen, burn
s' painful, sweaty feet is free box of Eco
'Orhs. If you prefer to have only Eco for
DS' the price is but 10 cents, ut all druggists.
Ane Tor bunions and callousss also.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03

tIUI1Pt HetIoI VIII otoP 1'
When you first catch Cold (often indicated
by sneeze or cough), break it up at once
The idea that at does not matter" often leads
to serious complications. The remedy which
Immediately and easily penetrates the lining of
the throat is the kind demanded. DR.. King
New Discovery soothes the irritation, loosens
the phlegm. You feel better at once. ut
seemed to reach the very spot of my Cough"
is one of many honest testimonials. Soc at
your Druggist.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03

At Probate Court neld at Belfast. wlthn ana
for the County of Waldo, on the 10th DAY OF
November. A. ID. 1914.
MATILDA H. BATCHELDER of Monroe,
Ill widow of AlouZo f. Batchelder, late OF
having presented petition praying that an al
owance may be granted to her out OF the per-
SOnal estate of said deceased
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing IA copy OF TIL
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican journal, newspaper pub
lished at Belfast, that they may appear at a FRO
said County, on the Sth day OF December. A. d.
1914, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have. why the prayer OF SAID
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY. Judge.
true copy Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03

At a Probate Court held al Belfast within and
for the County of " aldo, on the second Tues
day of November, A. d. 1914
A certain instrument, purportlnE to be the last
a will and testament OF Anhie l.. Crockett, late
of Fra, kfort in SAID county of Waldo. deceas-
ed, having been presented for probate.
Ordered That notice be given to all persons in
terested by causing copy of this order to be-
published three weeks successfully III The he
publican journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at Probate Court, to be held az
Belfast within ID for SAID County, on the second
Tuesday OF December next. at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause. II any they have.
WHY the same SHOULD not be proved, approved
and allowed.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
Deer Killed in Massachusetts,.

The total number of deer killed during
the open season in Massachusetts,, which
closed Saturday. Nov. 21st, was 1,277,
according to a statement issued by the
fish and game commission. This was
287 less than last year.
The Republican journal., 1914-12-03

At a Probate Court neld at belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 10th day of
November, A. ID. 1914.
OARAH A. DAVIS. administratrix on the es-
y tate of AlOnzo +. Davis. late Of Jackson. in
said County Of Wa do deceased having present.
ed apetition praying for license TO sell and
convey certain real estate set forth IN sad pc
to said estate, at public or private sale,
Ordered, that the said petitioner give notice to
all persons Interested by causing a copy of this
order tu be published three weeks snccessively
in The Republican journal newspaper pub
lished at Belfast that they may appear at a Pro-
bate Court, to be held at heliast, within and for
SAID County, on the 9Th day of december. A. ID.
1914 at ten of the clock before noon, and show.
cause, il any they have, why the prayer OF said
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.