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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
BABY FALLS into ClSTERN
Father Goes in After Him and Nearly
Loses Life Late Saturday
Afternoon.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Young and FAM
lily of Minneapolis came up the latter
part Of last week for a short visit at
the home of the gentleman's uncle,
M. Young, residing about II miles
southwest of Sank Centre.
Fourth OF july evening Mrs. Young
removed the cover from the cistera
to draw water as the pump was out
of order. She did not know that the
little 4-year old son of her nephew
was toddling along behind her until
she heard a splash and discovered
that the babe had fallen in. His father
hastily plunged into the cistern after
him and rescued the child. The rest
of the folks were so intent in reviv-
ing the babe that the father was for
gotten and he was nearly drowned
before being rescued. Both father and
son recovered from their experience,
but it is generally admitted that there
were exciting times around the Young
home for a time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
NARROW ESCAPE
Minneapolis Young People Near
Death in an Automobile Mix-up
Near FrcepOrt Monday.

Freeport, July Silk young people
passengers in the Brindler Winton s
of Minneapolis were carried over an
embankment near Freeport last ev-
ening and by nothing short of mir
acle escaped serious injury and death.
The party, composed of three young
men and three young ladies, was en-
route to the western part of the state
from MINNEAPOLIS. When about half
annie from Freeport the chauffeur
attempted Co make the grade and the
bridge at . nigh rate of speed. The
car shot out over the high grade and
in true aeroplane fashion cleared q
wire fence and then settled body deep
into a marsh. The half dozen occu-
pants were cstapulted from their
seats and escaped with but severe
shaking up. The car had to be aban-
doned as it was sunk half its height
in the soft marsh mud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
SAUk RIVER VICTIM
Brockway Township Young Man TAX
en- With Cramps While Bathing
Sunday Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon while swim
ing in Sank River with company
Of other young men, Mich Arm, of
Brockway was suddenly seized with
cramps and drowned before help could
reach him, says Monday evenings st.
Cloud Times. Although his body was
taken from the water about five min
utes later, all efforts at rususcitation
failed. It is said that the young man
had been in the water for about three
and a half hours before the occur
renee and it is supposed that his heart
was somewhat affected. The deceased
was born in Brockway in 1892 and is
the SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Arm,
the former sti1l living. The young
man has for some time been employed
at the G. N. Car shops. The funeral
will be held Wednesday morning from
the Brockway Catholic church.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
LADIES MEET With
THE CITY COUNCIL
CIVIC LEAGUE COMMITTEE ASK
COUNCIL TO SAVE THE
SHADE TREES.
DRASTIC ACTION TAKEN
COTTONY MAPLE SCALE A MEN
ACE-CLEAN-UP TO START
IMMEDIATELY.

The City Council held a special
meeting last evening. All the men,
bers were present. Whether it was
expected that a delegation of ladies
representing the Civic branch of the
Gradatim Club would be present had
any influence in bringing the mem
bers out, the Herald will not pretend
to say.
The committee consisted of Mrs.
Barto, chairman, anu Mesdames Billed,
Kells and Wallace.
The ladies are intensely interested
in saving the beautiful shade trees
in the city, and urged the council to
take radical action to exterminate the
cottony maple scale @-ich have taken
up their abode in large numbers on
the trees in all parts of the city.
The council fully concurring with
the desire of the ladies to improve
conditions, instructed Street Commits
sioner Geo. Rice to start vigorous
campaign of pruning, trimming and
spraying at once, following the recon-
mendations of State Entomologist
Ruggles who visited the city few
days ago.
The council unanimously passed the
following resolution prepared by City
Attorney Kells:
Resolved, that the cottony maple
scale, having spread throughout the
city and being a menace to the life OF
all shade trees and PERENNIAL vines.
and thereby a menace to the welfare
of public health and safety of the
cY..s, cottony maple scale. is hereby de-
clared to be a menace and each and
every property owner and occupant OF
property in the City of Sank Centre
is hereby ordered to remove the same
from his premises and to keep said
premises free and clean from said
SCALE"
The object of this resolution is to
make it possible for the city to GO
into district court at -ace and declare
the condition nuisance IN case any
property owner refuses to cooperate
with the city in discriminating the
pest. Refusal to comply after them
junction has been granted means a
contempt of court which is very ex-
pensive luxury. The council hopes
that they will not be compelled to act
for an injunction but they are deter
mined to rid the city of the insect and
save the shade trees.
All branches trimmed off the trees
will be burned as quickly as possible.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
Lad HAS Thrill
Ling EXPERIENCE
CLARENCE GIRARD NEAR HIS
DEATH IN SAUK LAKE SUN
DAY AFTERNOON.
ARTHUR AUSTIN SAVES LIFE
BOAT EITHER CAPSIZED OR BOY
JUMPED OUT WHILE HE
WAS FRIGHTENED. Y e.

Clarence Girard, the 11-year old
son of A. J. Girard, had an experience
Sunday afternoon that he will not
forget as long as he lives.
In company with Aloysius Diebel
and Gordon Ingram the boys went up
the shores of Sank Lake. When they
reached Sandy Point they found
couple of boats on the shore. Young
Girard got into one and pushed it off
shore. He could not swim or row and
as the boat began to drift into the
lake he became badly frightened and
either jumped or fell into the lake.
Just about this time Arthur Aus
tin, Walla Sturgess and Ambros Mer-
field and a couple of young ladies
were returning to town in the Stur-
CESS launch. Young Diebel attracted
their attention by crying for help and
stating that kid was drowning"
and pointed to where the Girard boy
was making struggle for life. Catch
ing one glimpse of the boy Arthur
Austin threw off his hat and plunged
into the lake after him and reached
him just as he had sank for the Sec
ond time. He succeeded in placing the
lad on his shoulders, swan short
distance, and then tread water until
Merfeld could reach him with row
boat.
The accident occurred about 40 or
fifty feet from shore in about 10 or
IL feet of water. Arthur was about
80 or 40 feet farther out in the lake
when he made his jump for the boy.
When the row boat reached him Aus
tin placed the lad in and he was taken
to shore ina badly dazed condition.
Shortly after landing on dry land
young Austin was taken violently
sick to his stomach.
The little lads could not swim a
stroke. In fact, the Herald under
stands that Austin was the only one
of the party who could swim and his
passing at this time undoubtedly saw
ed the life of Clarence. His presence
of mind and courage under circum-
stances of this kind are to be COM
mended. His heroic work has receiv-
ed the highest praise by Sank Centre
people, and quite naturally the graft
tude of the parents of the Girard boy
knows no bounds.
Clarence's experience should be a
warning to other boys in attempting
to go out into the lake or even row
boat unless they are accompanied by
some one with cool head and an
adept swimmer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
LOCAL HORSES COP PRIZES
Major CAM and Catherine c. First
Money Winners AT GlenwOOd
July the Fourth.

The Sank Centre race-horses opened
the season very auspiciously at Glen
wood Saturday. Four FOCAL PAGERS
started in four races and they won
two firsts and one seconG.
Catherine C. won the 2:15 pace al
though she had to go four heats.
There was a very bold attempt made
to pocket" the local mare in the
first two heats, with the result that
the judges awarded her the second on
a protest form Owner Brecount. She
won the two following in easy style.
Major CAM won the free-for-all
pace without an effort, in straight
heats. Driver Sanderson trailed until
the three-quarter pole when he would
shoot into the lead in flash. The
Major is very classy little racer.
DeHall finished second in the 2:30
pace. DeHall is practically a green
horse and his showing was very graft
flying to his owners. The best time
was made in this race of any on the
program.
Miss Colletta started in the 2:25 but
had one Of her "off" days and Driver
Sanderson could not get her into the
money class.
Catharine C.. has ben returned TO
Sank Centre but Mr.. .Sanderson ship
ped Major CAM, DeHall and Miss
Colletta to Valley City, N. D., where
they are entered in several races this
week. He will follow the Dakota cir
cult for several weeks.
Hon. Frank Minette, of Sank Cen
tire, officiated as starter and gave
splendid satisfaction.
Several auto loads Of Sank Centre
folks spent the Fourth at Glenwood
and enjoyed the races. They report
a monster crowd and a fine line of
entertainment. The Head under
stands that the Glenwood band and
ball team cleaned up about $500 on
the celebration.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
War VETERAN KILLED
Elias d. Noes, of Kimball, Loses Life
:. in Runaway Saturday Enroute
to Picnic.

Elias d. Moos, pioneer resident of
Kimball, was thrown from his buggy
while going to a picnic Saturday and
died shortly after from his injuries
Together with his wife. the lower.
county pioneer had set out for hol-
iday outing. In driving down hill
the horse became frightened when the
buggy crowded upon him. The animal
leaped and threw Mr.. Moos from the
buggy. Death followed within a few
hours.
The deceased was veteran Of the
Civil war and was a member of Co. II.
83rd Indiana infantry. He was rs
years of age and had spent large
part of his life at Kimball. He is sur
vived by his wife and family Of grown
children.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The annual picnic of the Methodist
Sunday school was held at Fairy Lake
on Tuesday of this week. An ideal
day brought out an attendance of
about 200. The day was spent IN
games and contests. Nearly every
sport which appealed to the heart Of
the boy and girl was tried. The "eats"
were served in abundance and while
the kiddies did not overlook anything
in this line some of the older ones
were not far behind because Mime
sofas air blown from the beautiful
lakes in this section is an appetite
maker.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
NO KING FOR A DAY.

st. Paul, July Gov Eberhart,
during his extended absence from the
state, cannot turn over the cares Of
his office to 1t. Gov. Burnquist, accor-
ding to Attorney General Smith. The
legal advisor to the state says that
the Lieutenant Governor can only as
sumo the duties of the governors of
fee in an emergency or by the death
of the chief executive. As such is not
likely to occur, Burnquist will con-
tinue to remain 1t. Governor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
MOTOR CARS TOTAL 59,436
More Than s14, 900 Licenses Have Been
Issued by Secretary Schmahl
Since January 1.

st. Paul, July 3.-For the first half
of 1914 Secretary of State Schmahl
has issued 14,122 automobile licenses.
The total number issued since the Ii
cense law went into effect, January 1,
1912, has been 59,436.
AL licenses expire by limitation of
law on January 1, 1915.
Mr.. Schmahl estimated that the to-
tai number issued during the three
years life of the present law will
reach $4,000.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
A QUESTION in MATHEMATICS.

Put down the number OF your living
brothers, multiply by two. Add three.
Multiply the result by five. Add the
number of living sisters. Multiply the
results by ten. Add the number of
dead brothers and sisters. Subtract
one hundred and fifty from the result.
The right hand figure will be the
number of deaths. The middle figure
will be the number of living sisters.
The left hand figure will be the num-
Der of living brothers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09

Mrs. Hugh Watson and sons of Min
neapolis returned to their home Mon
day after a short visit here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Woodruff.
Miss ferris, who has been the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. John Richardson,
left for her home in Ashby, Minn.,
Thursday, last.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-09
CHAUTAUQUA PRO
GRAMS PLEASED
GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE EN-
TIRE COURSE APPROXI-
MATELY $1,000.
MAY COME BACK NEXT YEAR
DUNCAN McKINLAY A STRONG
ATTRACTION-OTHER
NUMBERS.

Sank Centres first Chautauqua
closed Sunday evening with splendid
concert by the Hungarian orchestra.
In the afternoon Father D. ]. Cronin
gave a very entertaining lecture en-
titled "The Weeds and Flowers Of
American Literature" Both pro-
grams were enjoyed by large audien-
ces.a
The lecture by Congressman Dun
can McKinlay, of California, Friday
afternoon gave the people of this COM
munity an entirely different viewpoint
of the Japanese question. The gentle
man is a gifted orator and aside from
Mr.. Hanley, on opening day, was the
big gun" on the program.
The Otterbein Male Quartet, who
appeared with Mr.. .McKinlay, did not
make very favorable impression.
Their vocal selections were fairly
good but their attempts at the humor-
Gus were rather weak and the jokes
were almost old enough to be new.
Byron L. Lick's lecture on "The
Panama Canal" was in reality an ad-
vertisment for the coming California
exposition, but withal was very in
teresting subject and ably handled
and illustrated by Mr.. Lick.
The Ringsdorf Company of enter
tanners, appearing with Mr.. Lick
pleased. Nine. Ringsdorf has swee;
voice, under fine control, and hel
dramatic readings were well rendered
and enjoyable.
De Hull H. Travis gave talk Sat.
urday afternoon about the "Man
Without A Smile" Mr.. Travis has
given considerable time and study to
the criminal classes Of the country
and is well posted on prison usage and
criminal reforms. He brought out
many conditions that were entirely
new to the lay mind.
The Play Festivals for the children
supervised by Miss Fannie Buchanan
were continued source Of inspiration
for the kiddies. The lady is an adept
at entertaining the little folks and ar
ranging games and sports for theil
edification.
Clifford D. Jory, Ray Labbitt and
Axthelm, the superintendent, property
man and crew man, respectively, made
a host of friends during their stay in
the city by their genial disposition and
gentlemanly department.
1t is conservatively estimated that
the gross receipts for the week were
very close to $1,000.
An effort was made to close a con-
tract for another year but tie ousi-
ness men felt that they first desired
to see what the State University Elk
tension Bureau had to offer before
booking another chautauqua. 1t is
quite certain that since the people OF
this community have had taste OF
this class of entertainments that a
series similar to the chautauqua will
be held each year.
During the intermission Sunday
evening Supt. Jory took occasion to
laud the Sank Centre boosters. He
said that during the five years he had
been in the chautauqua service he had
visited a great many towns and cities
but that for whole hearted support
and boosting, the Sank Centre bust
ness men stood at the front.
The Vawter company carried out
their portion Of the contract to the
letter and should a chautauqua be
booked next year the local business
men will not hesitate to close a con-
49, - 4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
.FEDERALS LOSE ONE
MAN TO MAJOR LEAGUES.

New York, Feb. S.-Leonard L. (King)
Cole, who recently jumped organized
baseball and signed a three-year con-
tract with the Chicago Federal League
club. has jumped back to the New York
Americans. Cole signed one-year con-
tract with the Yankees here today for
$1,000, the figures named by Cole to Presi-
dent Farrell Dec. %, which Farrell duly
accepted.
The salary is the same as the one stip-
ulated In the Chicago Federal League
contract which Cole signed in Chicago
Dec. 80. The acceptance of Coles terms
constitutes legal contract under base
ball law, according to Farrell. Farrell S
attorneys advised him that he was legal
ly entitled to Coles services. The local
American League club will take no
chance Of Cole jumping back to the Fed
erals and he will be kept here until Feb.
II, when he will report in Hot Springs
with the Yankee batterymen.
President Farrell said tonight he was
prepared to meet any action which the
Chicago Federals might take in the Cole
case.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
MANN STOPS CONTROVERSY.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

half a dozen members vociferously de
mano:ng an opportunity to be heard
when the tide was turned by Repub
lican Leader Mann, who strode to the
center Of the chamber and quieting the
tumuIt, began in grave, low voice;
Il have been long enough in this
House, / hope, to place the country
above party. | do not believe any OF
these amendments should be adopted
at this time. Dealing with our foreign
affairs is a matter of delicacy. at, best.
While do not have the greatest pride
in the present state department 1 feel
that in conducting our relations with
foreign countries + am bound to rely
il, the first instance at least, upon the
state department. II they cannot erad-
icate the difficulties of the situation
through diplomatic negotiations. it is
time enough then for us to act by spe-
cific legislation.
II am not prepared to invite war with
Japan or any other country. though If
that war should come as a result of any
legislation | would not shrink from it
AS the House listened in silence Rep,
Mann turned to the Republican side;
cool and collected" he warned, mot to
be carried Off our feet because we think
perchanee we can play politics at the ex-
pense of the Democratic side Of the
House. We owe our allegiance to our
country above our party"
Shouts of approval from both Demo
Gratis and Republicans stopped the speak,
er. I'VE represent the entire country
and we ought to protect at this time even
California against herself" he finally
concluded amid tumult of applause.
The debate. continued. but when votes
were forced the amendments were defeat
ed. s454s
Consideration of the bill was had
throughout the day but no amendments
of material importance were written into
the measure. 1t was agreed to allow the
immigration bill right of way tomorrow,
when it will be passed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
PARKER DEMANDS
THAT H0BS0N Be
DENIED SALARY.

Washington. Feb. 3.-A mild furry
among the members of the House fol-
lowed the filing of formal demand
today by w. Fl. Parker of Birming-
ham, Ala. that Rep. Richmond Pearson
Hobson be denied his salary as q con-
gressulan for the days he has been abb
sent from his seat in his campaign for
the Senate against Majority Leader
Underwood
Parker in an affidavit alleged that
Rep. Hobson was absent from Jan.
/ to Jan. 81, and protested against the
payment of the salary due him for
that time. The protest was filed with
Sergeant at Arms Gordon and all the
legal talent about the office is at work
to fiEd out the law on the subject.
They have discovered long -forgotten
law. passed in 1855 kand still on the
statute books providing:
THE secretary of the Senate and the
sergeant-at-arm of the House, re-
spectively, shall deduct from the
monthly payments of each member OF
delegate the amount of salary for each
dav that he has been absent from the
Senate or House, respectively, unless
such member or delegate assigns as
a reason for such absence sickness OF
himself or some member of his family
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
BRANCH MILLS.

Emerson Locke from New Hampshire
is visiting his aunt. Mrs. e. r. Dove.
S. G. Parmenter and d. w. Worthine
were in watervile on business Monday
a little girl arrived at. the nome ol
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Holt Jan. 70.
Vilroy Worthing of Fairfield was BUS
mess caller in the place recently.
Mrs. G. NJ Crommett and son Vaughn
passed last week with Mr.. and MIS-. Il
A. Bowler at North Palermo.
Mrs. Alice Parmenter entertained th'
L. r. IF. Club Tuesday evening, Jan. q
Light refreshments were served.
Mrs Hattie Chadwick visited mel
daughter, Mrs Harry worthing, fe"
days last week. II. w. Worthing Is SUI
fering from the effects OF the grip.
Mrs. E. s. Kitchin and daughter Flora
visited Mrs. .Kitchins father. Ira Choate
in windsor Monday. Mr.. Choate had ar
IN turn Saturday night and is quite
feeble at this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Golden Wedding
y At West Gardiner

West Windsor, Me-, Feb. 3.-(Spe-
ciaD "A very happy event was that
which occurred at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Caswell of
this place Saturday evening. Jan. 81.
when their children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren with other
guests gathered at their home to as
sist in celebrating their Golden we'd
ding. A pleasing feature of the eve-
ming was the musical program given
by the grandchildren. who heartily en-
tered into the spirit of the occasion
and helped to make the evening a
lively one. All went merry as q mar
riage bell. Delicious refreshments were
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Caswell were
the recipients Of many presents. among
which were SIS in gold, a silver tea
service, a rocker, with many other
useful and fancy presents. lis E
On account of the severity of the
storm Saturday evening many out-of-
town friends and relatives were un-
able to be present, much to the dis
appointment of all. Mr.. and Mrs Cas-
well. who have reached the age of rs
and az years. respectively, are very
we'll and are pleasantly situated In
West Windsor, in which town they
were both born and have always lived
The best wishes OF many friends fol-
low them through life's journey.