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The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
TELEPHONE RATES.

Tonight is the night when the busi- mpn's league and the Prescott Board of Trade and the Boosters Club are to meet at the Court House again to dis .enss the telephone situation and pos siblv decide how the telephone com many should run it's business. Now some people think that these respec- tive organizations have no business whatever suggesting to the telephone company what it should charge for teephone service In view of the law of public service corporations however, it could scarcely be maintained that tbe public has no interest. It has an interest because telephones are not something that people can arbitrarily say they can do without as well as they can do with them. They are things of necessity. It would De i'm possible and impracticable for enough telephone companies to be in operation in the same territory so that competi- ton would regulate the rates. It Is better for the telephone company and for the public to have only one com pany Under these circumstances the public has a right to enter into a discussion at least of what would be a proper charge
 This question like all others has two sides to it and everybody should look at the question as nearly as possible from the standpoint of justice to both the telephone company and the pub lie.
 Come to the court house tonight.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
THE SELF CULTURE CLUB

The Self Culture Club held very interesting and patriotic meeting Thursday afternoon May 2Sth, at the home of Mrs. H. B. Mckenzie.
 The subject for the afternoon dis cussion was Arkansas. Opening song Arkansas" by the club; Vocal Solo Miss Jean Hatley; Paper, Recently Developed Resources in Arkansas, Mrs. D. L. McRae; Reading, April Morn" Miss Hatley; The Flag of Ark ansas, Mrs. w. w. Rice; Vocal Duet, Mesdames Wilson and Doris; Reading U.I s. A., Mrs. J. c. Young; Piano Solo, Mrs. Arthur Westmoreland.
 The program was very interesting, especially two of the numbers as they were by two of our Prescott ladies. The poem April Morn" was composed by Mrs. w. B. Waller and the music to the solo sang by Miss Hatley was composed by her Mother, Mrs. w. A. Hatley. During social half hour the hostess served a delicious plate lun- cheon
 Guests of the Club were: Mes danes L. C. Henderson, John A. Da- wis, o. s. Jones, W. T. Hart, Henry Moore, Lambert, Sheppard and Misses Marcella Arthur, Hazel and Mildred Scott.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
April MOrn.
By Mary R. Waller.

April dimpled, laughing, sweet, Winsome, sunny haired and fleet, In her heart the glow of truth, On her brow the crown of youth. In the gladness of her eyes There fingers many a sweet surprise And every where her foot steps fall The lilac to the roses call
 And all the little violets whisper, "ApriPs here! we know! we've kissed
 her."
 Apple blossoms fall in showers, The days are full of golden hours, Mocking birds whose liquid notes Nearly burst their tiny throats, The Bob O1ink his mate is calling Through the sunny meadows, calling, And the blue bird sings as he flashes
 past: "Winter is over at last! at last" For l saw in the glow of radiant
 dawn The mystic beauty of April Morn. Gently waves the trees above her, Zephers whisper how they love her; Wayside grasses kiss her feet, The timid wild things shyly peep While woods and water, wind and
 sky, Tenderly woo as she passes by This winsome maiden whose radiant
 face Brightens the world with heavenly
 grace
 With a wave of her hand-a breath
 of song She passes-beautifu April Morn. Ore sunny slope and shady dell, Softly, dark, a shadow fell. Startled, swiftly April flies, Dashes the tear drops from her eyes, Glistening where they gem the gras- Where the fleeing maidel passes, While every bud and plant and
 spray Nodding to each other say: "Where ere her tear drops fall to-
 day, Flowers will bloom along the way. She smiles again-her fears are
 gone, Beautiful, wonderful April Morn.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
May Twenty-ninth

wa learn to stand and walk, to aok and read. No one teaches us to ,,,o. Sp this belongs to us as our life. m ,s tbe heavenly bodies attract, mclir" = % ore another and are held togetlm' sr % tbe eternal law of gravitation, so s.ovonlv souls lean to and attract one "notber and are bound together by tho eternal law of love. A flower can not blossom without sunshine and a mon cannot live without love.
 Max Muller.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
Sizing Up Louis

There recently came into fash ionable shoe shop in Chicago daugh- ter of a man whose wealth has been acquired in very recent years. The young woman was disposed to patron ize the clerk and rejected a number of classy" slippers he produced for her approval Finally she said;
 q think perhaps shall take these two pairs But Louis XIV heels are too high for me. Give me size low CT, or stay-perhaps Louis XIII will be high enough. Harper's,
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
Environment

The Mexican student was watch ing his first northern football game. It held his interest firm ly. His face grew flushed, his arms were flung out, he shouted hoarsely.
 Do you call this a game?" he asked of the man at his right.
 Sure" was the reply, what would you call it?"
 Tn my country" said the stranger, from across the bor- der, i've would call it a seven day pitched battle.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29

The British Government has declin- Cd the invitation of the United States @ participate in the Panama Pacific lSpostlon at San Francisco. This eeclSlon is somewhat contrary to the aOpes @ held out by Premier AsQuith me Government however has accept @ the invitation sent out by the un''ed States to participate in the 0penlng of the Panama Canal. We predict that the British Government VII. miss an opportunity to see a @ighty good show.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
Deep Breathing

Learn to sit or stand erect and breathe deep" says a health expert. Remember that your blood cannot be properly washed with a half a lungful of air any more than you can take a proper bath in a pint of warter."
 Everybody must know what a joy there is in the deep breath ing of pure air in themorning. The lungs respond to the stim- ulus much as the body reacts from a dash of cold water.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29

'"ere are some would-be saints who .,t imagine will have to live in glory ~ Su, hundred years before they '" De reconciled to not raising a
 $" house with the angels.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29

me rams are welcomed by every sOlH We have had a spell of weather sn'e as hot and dusty as the record .v' May in this country. We believe Ia' the health of the community will \ somewhat improved by the good Shower of rain.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29

Get rid of the grouch. LlV-VER- LAX makes the sun shine brighter. Hesterly Drug Store will tell you about -VER-LAX. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29

LIV-VER-LAX is harmless-not a deadly poison like calomel. Any child is safe and happy by the use of LIV- VER-LAX. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-29
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

A capacity audience of Sank Cen
tres representative people attended
the formal opening of the Caughren
Theatre, Friday evening Of last week,
with that sterling comedy-drama "In
Old Kentucky" as the offering.
While many of the citizens had
caught glimpses of the house in the
course of its construction but few re-
allied to the full extent the picture
the house would present on opening
night. Explanations of joy, pride,
commentator and surprise were to
be heard on every hand. The dainty
color scheme of the interior blended
nicely with the handsome gowns worn
by the ladies in honor of the event.
The. skeptics had feared that it
would be impossible to stage drama
of the magnitude Of "In Old Ken
tuckyr on the Caughren's stage, but
not detail was omitted and the piece
ran smoothly and the actors had all
the room required to give finished
production.
One half hour before the curtain
rose the Sank Centre band, under the
direction of DR.. H. L. Lamb, took pos
session of the orchestra pit and rem
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
Turns
TURTLE TUESDAY
OCCUPANTS OF VIM. REZEN-
CHECKS CAR HAVE THRILL
ING EXPERIENCE.
The INJURIES ARE SLIGHT
ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON NASTY
MUDDY HILL TWO MILES
FROM OSAKIS.

The third automobile run advertise
ing the Stearns County Fair was
made yesterday afternoon.
The route included stops at West
Unoin, Osakis, Alexandria, Glenwood,
Willard and Westport. There were II
cars in the party. Shortly after leav-
ing West Union for Osakis drizzling
rain set in and the heavy sell s0Sn be-
came very treacherous for automo-
bling.
While driving up a steep hill about
two miles from Osakis the large Viele
car driven by the owner, VIM. Rez-
enchek, turned turtle. Besides the
driver the occupants of the car were
Mrs. Rezenchek, Mrs. ]. F. Coyle and
Mrs. Henry Otto.
The car was badly damaged by the
fall, and the occupants somewhat
bruised and shocked, Mrs. Otto, prob
ably the most severely injured. A
hasty examination by DR.. Moynihan
however, disclosed the fact that the
injuries were not serious.
The occupants were taken in some of
the other cars, and after reaching
Osakis Mrs. Otto was taken to doc
tors office, and later to the home Of
a friend.
This was the most serious mishap
occurring on any of the many trips
taken by the fair boosters, and all are
extremely thankful that results were
not more serious.
The place where the accident oc-
Cured is most treacherous piece of
road, and had not Mr.. Rezenchek been
driving slowly and carefully the re-
suits would undoubtedly have been
much more serious.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
BADLY INJURED
George Bracken, Baker at Swift's
Meets With Serious Injury
This Morning.

George Bracken, the baker al
Swift's restaurant on Third street
met with painful injury this Thurs
day morning at eight o'clock which
may result in the loss of his right
hand.
While working about the bread
mixer his hand became entangled with
the machinery in some manner and be-
fore he could be extricated every bone
in the hand was broken. He was taken
to the office of DR.. Moynihan
where Doctors Moynihan and Lewis
worked over him for some time. The
hand was dressed as best as could be
in the hope that one or two of the
fingers might be saved, but the injury
may eventually mean the amputatior
of the hand.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
The Caughren { Opening
Sank Centres Coy Play House Starts Career Aus
piciously- Capacity House, Greets Production
of I'm Old Kentucky

beauty. The Caughren theatre is as
near modern as the latest applied
architectural ingenuity could devise.
Mr.. Buckley, of St. Cloud, prepared
the plans and the results attained are
distinct credit.
The structure was erected by Mad
sen Bros, of Minneapolis. Work on
the foundation was started in the
early part of June and under the SUI
pervision of Foreman Goodrow, every
detail of the specifications was carried
out.
The plumbing as installed by G.
Hillerud & Co., of Sank Centre, is in
keeping with the rest of the surround
ings.
A local man, George Diebel, had
charge of the decorations, and his
colors harmonic nicely. Simplicity
was Mr.. DuBeau's idea of finish, and
the results are beautiful, restful and
tasty.
The electric fixtures were not all in
place on opening night but they will
harmonic with the general scheme.
Between the first and second acts
Asa M. Wallace made short talk, in
which he reviewed the elements which
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

taking your family for one day only
it is to your interest to purchase sea.
The st. Cloud building is rapidly
nearing completion and will be ready
for opening day. The structure will
be filled with exhibits by the progress
sive business men of the Granite City
Authentic information from st. Cloud
brings the cheering information that
good weather will mean at least two
hundred autos and a special train
from that city on st. Cloud Day.
The rural schools of the county are
making a most commendable display
and next year a building especially
devoted to the county schools will be
erected.
The people Of this city should make
every day "Sauk Centre Day." The
fair means much to the entire county
but it means more to this city.
"Stearns County Fair; we'll all
be there"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
big ROAD IMPRoYEMENT.

For so long that the memory of
man runneth not to the contrary, or
words to that effect, the public high
way, or highways, between Sank Gem
tire and Melrose has been a terror to
pedestrians and vehicles and the
cause of untold profanity. Conditions
have changed very materially in the
past few weeks. A crew of competent
workmen have spent several weeks on
the state road in the vicinity Of Stew
arts bridge. Their work means per-
manent and creditable roadway which
will be greatly appreciated by the
travelling public.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
RANK NEAR THE TOP.

Two kinds of exhibits have been
placed at the State Fair this year by
the Sank Centre schools.
The consolidated rural school ex-
hibit already has been judged. The
details have not all been learned but
the local school took first prize on
basketry, weaving, etc., and second on
writing. An official stated that Sank
Centre won first money, that is more
money than any other school.
The Putnam school exhibits are
being judged and those who have seen
the Sank Centre exhibit predict that
it will be close to first place. The
display is Booth %, School Exhibit
Building State Fair Grounds; every
one going to the State Fair should
not fail to see the wonderful display
of work done by the Sank Centre
Schools.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

and candy showcase on the left; the
lobby proper is 14x20 feet. Three
large double doors open from the
lobby into the foyer, which is seven
feet wide and the full width of the
house. There is 3 spacious opening
into the auditorium on either side of
the lobby. Cement fisors are used
throughout, and the floor in the audi
forum has sufficient slant so that
there is not poor seat In the theatre.
gRg roof is sehsuppqrtins and there
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

were responsible for the new theatre.
First, the solid moral backing of the
Commercial Club; Second, the liber-
atty of JAS A. Caughren; Third, the
nerve and push of Manager DuBeau.
He made the statement that no city
in Minnesota, of the size and import
ance of Sank Centre, had as safe, COM
Portable and modern theatre as the
Caughren. An investigation will bear
out this statement fully.
The structure is 1C0x44 feet. The
lobby has the box office on the right
hand side and the ladies' retiring room
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

are no posts to mar the view. 1t is
10 foot 10 inches from floor to ceiling
in the west end of the auditorium and
26 feet eight inches from the floor to
the ceiling in the parquet just in front
of the stage. There is no balcony,
neither are there boxes. The pro-
cenium, or stage opening, is % feet,
and it is 18 feet from stage floor to
top of the procenium arch. The stage
is 26 feet deep, with a fly gallery 80
feet in height, with solid brick wall
dividing the auditorium from the
stage. All dressing rooms, eight in
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

dered concert of highly appreciated
musical selections most creditably.
Mrs. Albert Markson presided at
the piano, and although the music was
strange, she handled the difficult
music cues without a slip.
Manager DuBeau was everywhere;
in the lobby, box office, foyer, and
theatre proper; ever watchful for the
comfort of his patrons.
The crowd was handled without
friction under the supervision of Head
Usher. Hugh Wallace, assisted by Fay
and Russell Cooper, Ernest Segers,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
BOOSTERS VISIT CITY.

Friday afternoon just before supper
80 auto loads of live ones visited Sank
Centre with colors flying. They hailed
from Long Prairie and the object of
their visit was to boom the Todd
County Fair, very laudable ambition.
Their classy band played few Sc
lections on the street and one of their
number made an informal talk, in
which he cordially invited all Sank
Centre people to visit the fair. Hon.
Frank Eddy responded, making one Of
his characteristic speeches.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
Marion Lyman, Arthur Austin and

Marion Lyman, Arthur Austin and
Dean Barnette.
A delegation Of twenty-five were up
from Melrose and Osakis sent down
ten to help make opening night a
success, and they were as loud in their
praises of the beauty, size, comfort
and safety Of the theatre, as the most
enthusiastic Sank Centreite.
While the exterior Of the house
presents p substantial appearance i
is not IN keeping with the interior
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10

number, are under the stage, while a
good sized property room has been
erected on the south side of the stage
proper.
The electric wiring is in iron con-
duits, according to the latest speci-
fications of the underwriters. The
boiler room is separate basement
in the front part of the building and
hot water is used for heating. All
plaster is put on metal lath.
The motion picture machine booth
is absolutely freproof, being con-
structed of cement and metal lath
with cement floor. The openings
are provided with metal doors held
by fusible links, so that it will be alb
solutely impossible for fire to spread
should an accident happen to the
films. The booth is of ample size and
is located in the front parta. of the
building, far removed from any of the
exits.
There is large exit on either side
of the auditorium, just in front of the
stage. No steps are used fspr the
exits, but the patrons go up a cement
walk of gradual ascent.
The front of the building is prac.
tically one solid exit. The theatre
seats trifie less than 500 people, but
with the wide aisles, room between
the seats, and numerous roomy exits
the building can be emptied in one
minute or less.
| The interior finish of the building is
dark mahogany. The color scheme
is gold, cream, green and silver grey
The seats are comfortable, placed
3O1a inches from back to back. There
are only two aisles.
In the building of the Caughren Mr.
DuBeau went beyond the require.
ments of very stringent ordinance
governing the construction and oper.
alton of the theatre. His slogan has
been Safety and Comfort, regardless
of COST"
The company producing "In Ole
Kentucky" was most acceptable. OF
course the late Mr.. Clark, the original
Colonel will never have an equal in
this splendid character. His successor
made distinct hit with those who
never saw Mr.. Clark in the part. Miss
Maude Parker made a bewitching
Madge; Frank Layson was passable;
but his rival, Joe Lorey, was splendid
ly played. The company as a whole
gave a well balanced production and
the Pickaninny band scored a distinct
hit.
Mr.. DuBeau opened the louise fol-
picture shows Saturday evening. He
has purchased the most improved
machine, but as was to be expected
for a night or two, there was some
trouble with the pictures, but the ma
chine has been properly adjusted now
and portrays the high grade selections
offered by the management, very
wildly.
There seems to be an impression
that Mr.. DuBeau expects to charge
more than 10 cents for the regular
picture shows. This is mistake. Not
only will the price be 10 cents fol-
pictures but there will be a Scent
matinee for the children Saturday
afternoons. Of course, when he books
something special at big expense
the price will be increased, but the
public will be given due announcement
of any change in the regular price.
.
TO MELROSE FRIDAY EVENING
The Sank Centre Fair boosters will
make their annual pilgrimage to Mel.
rose Friday evening of this week
leaving after super. It is hoped thai
as many cars as possible will make thu
trip. If you can go inform D. B
Caughren or DR.. Henenmann.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. Royal Stone, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Lamb,
left for her home in St. Paul Sunday
evening.
D. C. VanCamp is enjoying a visit
from his youngest sister, Mrs. Floyd
Richardson, of Logansport, Ind, who
arrived here last evening from sum-
mer spent on the Pacific coast. She
will remain here week or more.
Mrs. Henry Smith returned home
last evening from Devils Lake, N. d.,
where she was called two weeks ago
by the serious ILLNESS of her grand
daughter, Mrs. Earl Mann. Mrs.
Smith says Mrs. Mann is still in a
very serious condition. Her mother,
Mrs. Woodbury., is with her.
Last weeks Herald failed to chron-
icle the return to Chicago of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Dean and son, Willis, after
spending several weeks in this city,
guests of their daughter and sister,
Mrs. A. F. Strebel. The Deans were
formerly highly. respected residents
of Sank Centre and have a host of
friends here.
William Kells, of Deerfeld, Wis,
accompanied by his son-in-laW, Frank
McKissek, of Minneapolis, autoed up
for Saturday and Sunday visit with
Mr.. Kells' brothers in Sank Centre.
William Kells was resident Of this
city in the early days, being engaged
in the mercantile business. He re-
moved to Wisconsin. about 1890.
Mrs. Jas. Ingram has been in ST..
Cloud since Monday with her friend,
Mrs. Canada, of Akeley, who under
went very serious operation at St.
Raphaels hospital. She left the pat
lent doing very nicely and came home
Wednesday evening and will leave for
Akeley today, accompanied by her
neices, who have been here with her
for some time.
Miss Louise Merryman very dain-
tily entertained at Five Hundred
Tuesday afternoon of this week at
her mothers bungalow in Brooklyn.
Detachable refreshments were served.
Those invited were: Mesdames M. d.
Aygarn, S. Strong, Fred johnson,
Henry Rice, Cullen, Chas. Fiesler, A.
F. Moynihan, D. B. Caughren, L. L.
Kells, S. Mann, H. L. Lamb, Sidney
Merryman, Misses Ruth and Florence
Compton, Mary and Margaret Wat
son, Helen Rich, Mary Maybury, Hat
tie Erwin, Winnifred Cooper, Maza
Wallace, Avis Rowe, Armstrong and
Stevens.
Mrs. H. L. Lamb gave the second of
her series of parties Thursday after
noon Of last week. The color scheme
was green and the decorations were
green lamp shades, asparagus, snow
of the mountains; the place and tally
cards were written in green ink and
tied with green ribbon. The afternoon
was devoted to 500. A dainty menu
was served, in which green predomi-
mated. Mrs. M. d. Aygarn assisted
with the serving. Those in attendance
were: Mesdames A. F. Strebel, Ben
Dubois, Chas. Fiesler, L. L. Kells, A.
F. Moynihan, S. Mann, Percy Hansen,
Lynn Whitson, Rudolph Hansen, w.
Barr, v. G. Wedge, S. Strong, and
Fred Johnson, Misses Winnifred
Cooper, Avis Rowe, Nell Hansen,
Maza Wallace, Mary Hogan, Louise
Merryman, and Mrs. Stone Of st.
Paul.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
LARGEST IN HISTORY.

The Sank Centre Public Schools
opened on Monday with the largest
enrolment on opening day in. the his
tory of the schools. Every grade and
each class in the high school will
show decided increase in attendance
over last year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-09-10
MR.. HILL AT THE FAIR.

MIX. HILL AT THE FAIR.
Word was received in Sank Centre
this Thursday noon that James ].
Hill, Empire Builder, would make his
annual visit to the Stearns County
Fair Sept. 18th. Mr.. Hill will have a
message of Importance for the farm
ers of this community.