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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Ramsey Park Has
New Landmark
First Log Cabin Brought from Henze
Home to- Park Location Mon
day Morning

Through the kindness of Richard
Henze of Renville County the old log
cabin which was the first residence
built, and probably the first build
ing, in Redwood Falls, was placed in
Ramsey Park Monday and has now
become state property Mr.. Henze's
father many years ago came into
possession of the land on which this
cabin stood and it was later removed
to the Henze farm in Renville Coun-
ty where it stood until beginning it's
last journey to Ramsey Park.
This cabin was built in 1864 by
John Homer who conducted the first
tavern in the county. At that time
there were no trees for many miles
except the, fringe along the river and
it was customary for the tavern keep
er to look up the "trail" for many
miles in either direction and if he
saw a team coming, order meal
prepared at once. So guests at Ho-
tel Homer, received the absolute ul-
innate inssfquick service" and the
little cabin was undoubtedly often
the scene of hurried preparations.
This building was enclosed in the
stockade and probably stood first on
the site now used as a driveway be-
tween the Palace and the Jaehning
store.
Marion johnson, who is one if not
the only present resident of Redwood
Falls who saw the building in it's
first location, was instrumental in
getting Mr.. Henze to give the build
ing to the Park and superintendent its
removal Monday. Commissioner Ty-
son. Sen. F. Clague, Sheriff Hassen-
stab and Pres. Ira Reynolds of the
Commercial Club drove with Mr..
Johnson to the Henze home one day
last week and made the necessary
arrangements with Mr.. Henze.
The little cabin is fourteen by elk
teen feet and in order to be moved
the logs were separated after having
first been numbered to avoid any pos
sible displacement in rebuilding the
cabin. The new location of the his
torical building will be near the Red
wood River bridge, across the drive
from the pavilion.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Aunt Belle Smith
Called By Death
Miss Isabella Smith Passes Away
at Hospital after Short
Illness
PNEUMONIA is CAUSE
Takes Severe Cold Which Develops
into Pneumonia within
Weeks Time

Miss Isabella Smith died at the
Redwood Falls Hospital last Thurs
/ day night after a short illness. The
week before her death Miss Smith
took hard cold which developed into
bronchitis and later into pneumonia,
which caused her death. She was
taken to the hospital Monday of last
week. Funeral services were held at
the Smith home Sunday afternoon,
Rev. VIM. Jobusch reading the SER
vice. Interment was made in the
Redwood Falls cemetery. j. P. Coop
er, C. V. Everett, J. A. Johnson, DR..
j. II. Henze and j. W. Ferris acted
as pallbearers.
In Miss Smiths death many peo-
pie of the city feel keen sense of
personal loss. "Aunt Belle Smith"
as she was known to everyone, was
sincere, unassuming and lovable in
her kindness, making friends of
both young and old by the charm of
her gentle personality. Although past
seventy-one years of age she had kept
her interests young and always stood
ready with the broad sympathy which
endeared her to all who came in touch
with her. "Aunt Belle" was a splen-
did personifcation Of the big word
Character-and all the more splendid
because she was so unaware of her
own bigness.
Miss Smith was born in Canada,
May 2, 1914, and came to Minnesota
in 1855, living first in st. Paul, and
coming here in 1874. Many years
ago she adopted William Milne Smith
to whom she had given all the love
and care of mother. prompted by
an unselfshness which was even great
er than is known by most mothers.
Beside her foster son Miss Smith is
mourned by two brothers. Jas. K.
Smith of Long Beach, Cal, and J. B.
Smith of Orondo, Wash, and many
friends both in Redwood Falls and
elsewhere
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Smiths Grocery Burns

Fire was discovered in the Smith
grocery store in the south end of
town about seven o'clock Sunday
morning, and the building and stock
were badly damaged before it could
be checked. Mrs. Smith, the mother
of the proprietor, discovered the fire
and summoned help which was able
to practically quench the fire before
the fire department reached the scene.
The flames apparently started from
beneath the counter and just what
was the cause of the outbreak has
not yet been determined. The inter-
ior of the store was badly scorched
and charred and the stock Of grocer
les almost completely ruined. Just
how much may be disable has not yet
been decided. The stock was in
sured for $500 and the building for
81 900 which will not cover the loss
sustained.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Gift Suggestions

To Men and Women who read to
learn rather than to kill time Books
are gifts that appeal most forcibly
to the taste and intelligence of the
giver and of the person to whom
they are given.
Often gift giving is a haphazard
matter, but givers Of books can al
ways suit their gifts to the tastes of
the friends whom they wish to re-
member at Xmas Time.
To aid you in this the public libra
ry has an exhibit of new books from
many publishers on a table in the
children's room. Books for every
child can be found there for your
shopping with the aid of these best
of all books. They will appeal to
you. Come in and look them over.
These books are not for sale-just
an exhibit to aid you in your selec-
ton through the shopping season.
Place your order with your book deal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
FreCkleS Coming
toArmory Dec. II

"Freckles," the dramatized version
of the newest and best of book plays,
bv Gene Stratton-Po Porter, authoress of
the delightful story of the Indiana
swamps knows as "The Limberlost,"
will be seen here for the first time
at the Armory Saturday, December
II. "Freckles" as play has gained
force in transportation from the
leaves of a book to a setting behind
the footlights.
AS in the book, however, it deals
with the adventures of a frectslcG-
ca. ed red headed waif who as IA BABY
with one hand cut off was deserted
on the steps of an Orphan Asylum,
was taken in and remained there until
old enough to go to work. 1t was
then his misfortune to fall into the
hands of a cruel master, from whom
he runs away, and the opening scene
finds him at the great Limberlost
camp pleading for work. His pitiful
plea wins the heart of the camp boss
who becomes his benefactor, and he
is put to work as guard of the Linn
berlost.
There he proves his mettle and
meets the girl whom he calls "The
Angel" Their meeting introduces a
most delightful love story and marks
the beginning of the waits rise from
a lowly position to station of af-
fiuence and power.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Knights Banquet
Most Enjoyable
Fine Dinner and Clever Program at
Pythians Annual Banquet Tues
day Evening
GRAND CHANCELLOR HERE
Program of Addresses And Music
Followed by Cards and Dancing Are
Entertainment Features

The annual banquet of the Knights
OF Pythias and the Pythian Sisters
given at Castle Hall last Tuesday
evening was complete success and
very enjoyable, as this event of this
popular order always is. The guests
numbered hundred fifty and in spite
OF this large number everyone was
made exceedingly comfortable and
made to feel genuinely at home.
Dinner was served at seven o'clock,
several young ladies and young men
o. the Pythian families serving the
guests. The tables were prettily dec
Grated with red candles in silver
candelabra and with red flowers and
ported plants. The menu was an elab-
crate one including roast turkey,
mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy,
salads, jellies, rolls, pickles, pump
kin pie and coffee.
Following the dinner a short pro-
gram was given by members of the
order with Judge A. c. Dolliff act
ing as "ringmastr. DR.. A. A. Joss
gave an inspiring talk on Duty and
its application to every day living
and Grand Chancellor A. j. Praxel,
who was the guest of honor at the
banquet. gave a short but very in
teresting talk on the charitable work
which is being done by the order. Mr..
Praxel also talked briefly of what he
has learned of the work of the vari-
Gus lodges of the state which he has
visited since his appointment as
Grand Cancellor
j. w Neiman gave character
song in which he displayed his char
acteristic cleverness. Mrs. Neiman
accompanied him at the piano. Sc
lections were also given by the
Pythian Sister Quartet consisting of
Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Neiman, Mrs. Aune
and Mrs Philbrick and the Knights
Quartet composed of Messrs. Mel
man, Kinney, Ward and Clement.
Miss Eleanor Aune played piano
selection very creditably and Miss
Ellen Horn whistled two difficult Sc
lections in her usual charming man
ner.
Dancing and card playing filled the
remainder of the evening after the
close of the program. One of the
biggest features of the evening was
the quadrille act in which F. W. Phil
brick and his dancing partner starred
This couple won the admiration and
envy of every dancing aspirant in
the hall.
The whole evenings entertainment
was most capably managed and was
a great credit to the committees in
charge. Several of the Pythian Sis
tiers, with Mrs. w. A. Brand as chair
man managed the details of the ban
quet being ably assisted by Messrs.
C. A. Schildknecht and G. w. Gold,
who distinguished themselves by
graceful wearing of aprons. The pro-
gram was arranged by w. B. Clement
and w. H. Ward.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Two Saloons Close

Both saloons at Wood Lake closed
their doors Monday evening at eleven
o'clock and it is very likely that they
will never open again as saloons.
Strangers from far and near were
present to celebrate the event, but
the trouble that was anticipated did
not occur and there was not much
drunkenness. We understand that it
is the intention of the proprietors to
continue in business at their present
locations. Mr.. Kuehn will conduct a
soft drink establishment, and Mr..
Manecke will sell soft drinks, tobacco
and cigars and will also have pool
and billiard tables in connection ii
the village council grants him that
privilege Echo Enterprise.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Fire Department
Plans Big Time
Boys to Be Hosts at Armory Dance
Wednesday Evening, Decem-
Der Is
PHONE GUS!
Stewards Orchestra to Furnish Mu.
sic; Luncheon Served in Armory
Dining Room

, With your assistance the Redwood
Falls Fire Department and all it's
friends will have one grand time at
the Armory Wednesday evening, De-
cember To- Stewards Orchestra from
Redfield, which gives as good music
as Redwood Falls has ever had or
ever needs to have, will furnish the
music for the dance which will be the
entertainment feature of the even
ing. Mayor and Mrs C. A. Luscher
will lead the Grand March. followed
by Chief and Mrs. Joe Corbett. A
number of old-fashioned quadrilles
led by F. w. Philbrick and a lady
whom he will ask to lead with him,
will be danced, as we'll as all the new
er society dances.
Luncheon consisting of sandwiches
.akes, rickies and coffee, will be
served in the armory dining room
throughout the evening. Every lady
who appreciates the work the De-
partment does in giving the city fire
protection will show her appreciation
by contributing a cake and possibly
giving her services in the dining
room for the evening in case they
should be needed. Anyway if she's
good fellow she will notify G. A,
Schildknecht that she will contribute
the best cake she knows how TO make.
n. F. Dripps has promised to provide
the coffee, and other business houses
will undoubtedly contribute materials
for the rest of the luncheon. 1t isn't
enough to merely buy ticket as
loyal citizens undoubtedly will, but
every one must do some part of the
work necessary to make this dance
a financial success, as well as an
evening of social pleasure. The boys
cheerfully volunteer their service
throughout the year and now little
volunteer service on the part of 9TH
ers will be appreciated. Support of
the Department is in no sense char
ity-it's plain duty.
Phone Gus.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Kleeman-Huweiler

Miss Lillian Marie Kleeman, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. August Klee-
man, and Frank A. Huweiler of North
Redwood, both well-known young peo-
pie of this vicinity, were married at
the Methodist parsonage last Wed
nesday, Rev. N. de M. Darrell. pas
tor of the Methodist Church, reading
the Service. The attendants were
Miss Rosa Kleeman, the brides sis
ter. and Charles Huweiler, brother
of the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Huwei1er
left on the noon train for the Twin
Cities where they will spend two
weeks honeymoon, returning to make
their new home at North Redwood
where Mr.. Huweiler is engaged in
business.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Can't. and Mrs. T. M.
Brooks Celebrate
Former Redwood Falls Residents Cele-
brate Fiftieth Anniversary at
Saint Paul

The golden wedding of Capt. ane
Mrs. E. M. Brooks was celebrated
Saturday evening, November 27. Then
youngest daughter, Redwood Falls
girl fifteen years ago, Mrs. w. G.
Rudolph, was hostess, and former
Redwood Falls people made up the
major part of the wedding guests
aside from the relatives of the guests
of honor
Four of the six sons and daughters
of the bride and groom were present
Warren Brooks, the oldest son, who
removed to Todd county from Red
wood Falls nearly twenty years ago,
came down with Mrs. Brooks; Asa
of the Brooks Co. of Minneapolis, was
present with Mrs. Asa and their
handsome boy, and Will Brooks of
the Comfrey Times brought with him
his bride of last January. Mrs. Coop
er of Rutland, VT, and Geo. Brooks
of San Diego, Cal, both former resi-
dents of Redwood Falls, were too re-
mote to join their parents for this
anniversary.
Among the invited guests were
Mrs. o. B.. Turrell, of Redwood Falls,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Race and Miss
Van Camp, now of Minneapolis, but
residents of Redwood Falls during
the time of the residence of Capt.
Brooks and family in the old home
town, also the former Gazette man,
James Aiken, now employed in the
proof room of the Pioneer Printing
Company.
After greetings and mutual inquir-
les from guests renewing acquaint-
ance for the first time in many years.
DR.. Rudolph, the host of the even
ing, requested the Captain to tell the
company of some of the events which
led to his becoming a willing pris
oner back in 1865, Immediately fol-
lowing the great war for the Union
in which the Captain won his COM
Capt. Brooks responded
with an outline of some of the stir
ring scenes witnessed by him during
the great struggle, and all too briefly
the episode which led to his capture
and subsequent surrender to Miss
Waters of fifty years ago, at that
time doing hospital duty under the
supervision of the Women's Relief
Association of the war period. The
captain also read a poem written by
an army comrade and friend of both
bride and groom at the time of their
marriage.
The host then called upon S. J..
Race to read a poem written by Asa
P. Brooks, who cheat it" rather than
recite his rhymes. After the serving
of refreshments and before the dis
persion of the company neatly
printed souvenir copies of a poem
written for the occasion by broth
er Of Mrs. Brooks were presented to
the guests.
Captain Brooks and his worthy
helpmeet appear to be in fairly Wig
orous health, with the promise of
many sunny years to follow their
Fiftieth wedding anniversary Con-
tributed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
CARD OF THANKS

To all the kind friends and neigh
bors who so ably assisted us in our
late bereavement and for flowers do
mated, we extend thanks.
MR.. AND MRS. WESTFALL
W and family.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08
Death of Redwood
County Pioneer
Benjamin Wolf Called by Death
Angel on Thanksgiving Day
Aged IS Years

Our citizens were panied to learn
Thanksgiving morning of the death
of one of Redwood County's pioneers.
Benjamin Wolf having died that
morning at his late residence in this
village
Deceased was born in Racine, Ohio,
December 81, 1886, and was united
in marriage with Miss Alvina Lal-
lance at that place in the year of
1860. Four children We're born to
this union.
In 1866 the family moved to I'LL
nois and in 1872 they emigrated to
Redwood County settling on farm
south of Morton, where they con-
tinued to reside until about a year
ago, when it was decided to move to
Morton, as Mr.. Wolf had lost his
sight some four years ago.
Besides the widow Mr.. Wolf leaves
to mourn his loss two daughters, Miss
Laura and Mrs. ST Fadden, both of
this place and one son, Peter, of Colo
RADIO Springs. Colo, (who was un-
able to be presently besides grand
children and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday
from the local M. E. Church, con-
Quoted by Rev. Martin of the Chris
ton Church Of Redwood Falls, and
interment was made in the Redwood
Falls cemetery.-Morton Enterprise.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1915-12-08

Grover G. Schurman returned Fri
day morning from conducting very
successful evangelistic meeting at
Howard Lake. Mr.. Schurman was
away four weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
SALOON MAN ASSISTS IN
BUILDING OF TABERNACLE
Ministers Consult Liquor Dealer For
Use of Ground at Last Moment
Who Consents.

SHELBYNILLE. Ind, Dec g.
After the completion of arrange
ments for the building of a huge tab
ernacle to seat 1000 persons for the
revival meetings to be held here in
January by the Rev. John 5. Ham
iitOn under the auspices of all Of the
Protestant churches OF the city, it
appeared for a time Tuesday as if
the arrangements were doomed.
The tabernacle is To be built on
lot owned by the city and two iadi-
viduals. one Of the owners. George
Schoelch. also owns a saloon. In
making the arrangements for the
tabernacle the ministers did not con-
suit with Schoelch until recently.
When he was asked for the use Of
the lot, Schoelch cOuntered by ask
ing whether the meetings were being
held with an idea of calling local
option election here later The Rev.
Horace y. Spear, pastor of the First
Baptist church. told Schoelch that as
far as the Ministerial association was
concerned the election would not be
called. but that they were working
toward a state wide election on the
liquor question. Schoelch finally
agreed 10 the use Of the lot for the
ministers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
AWE RICANS ASK
CARRANzA' ) AID
Mexican Leader Requested to
Send Troops to West Coast
Villa Army Dispersed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE state
Wednesday called upon
Gen. Carranza TO rush more troops
TO the west coast of Mexico. where
Americans are said TO be endanger-
ed. Reports were received late this
from the consul at Quay
anna that uprisings against Ameri-
cans have occurred at Lostates and
Aguilar.
In its message to Carranza, who
is at Matamoras, the state depart
ment asked that troops be sent to
these two towns at once.
Rear Admiral Winslow arrived at
Topolobampo today on the San
Diego. lie notified the navy depart
ment by wireless that he has begun
an investigation.
Gen. Alvaro ObregOn. commanding
the Carranza forces in the north,
telegraphed the Carranza agency
here tonight that Villas army has
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
RIOTS IN WEST HAMMOND
FOLLOW V0LINA CRUSADE
Evangelist Forced to Flee Across
state Line After Attack on
Vaccination.

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. 2.-Rioting
followed the crusade against vaccin-
alton inaugurated by Voliva and his
adherents in West Hammond. Evan
gelist Z. Dryer fed across the state
line in Hammond today TO avoid be-
ing killed with a hammer
Since John Dombrosld and Harry
Eckland died of lockjaw following
incubation with vaccine serum, Vo-
Twas followers have invaded the city
To conduct a campaign against vac
cination. Chief of Police J. Okraj
found Zion jeacons distributing
pamphlets and forced them across
the state line.
Half an hour later he was in
formed that Voliva achievements
had arrived and were haranguing an
angry mob. The mob had begun to
attack the Z!onists when the police
arrived
I'VE have trouble enough with
smallpox now" said Okraj without
having Noliva"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
EDDED WITH HANDS CLASPED
OVER HER MOTHERS COFFIN.

MARTINSNILLE. Ind. Dec. >.
The friends and relatives had
assembled yesterday 10 attend the
funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Mitchell. Softly the musicians
sang Abide With Me-" and the
minister. the Rev. l.. r. Harri-
man, was about 10 proceed with
the funeral ceremony when he
came 20 an abrupt halt.
Miss Nellie Mitchell. daughter
OF the dead woman. and 2 r. ".
Newman descended the stairs,
walked to- the open coffin. and
with hands clasped over the dead
woman's body asked that they be
married. The ceremony proceed
ed amid the most intense silence.
IL was a surprise TO everybody.
The minister then proceeded
with the funeral exercises. after
which the newly married couple
received the congratulations OF
their friends. and then accom-
panied the funeral party to the
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
FAVOR MILITARY DRILL
AT MICHIGAN SCHOOL
Board of Regents Meet to Decide
Question Already Passed by
University Senate.

HILLSDALE, Mich. Dec. DIR.
w. II. Sawyer is in Ann Arbor at
tending a meeting of the board Of re-
gents or the University of Michigan.
1t is expected that one of the most
important matters TO come before
the regents at this time will be that
of establishing military training in
the university. and it is rather ex-
pected that the regents will decide
to establish modified military discip-
line and instruction. DR.. Sawyer is
in favor of this and some of the
other regents have written him that
they are. DR.. Sawyer favOrs the
plan outlined by Mai Gen. Wood for
institutions like the university.
There is a possibility that a storm
of protest will arise from people op-
posed TO preparedness. The uni
versity senate recently passed reso-
lutions favoring these plans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
TELLS CLERK NOT TO GIVE
LICENSE TO JIILrED SWIM.

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Dec -
just because Dorothy l.. Johnson.
"A pretty stenographer here. didn't
want 10 take any chances on her
erstwhile faucee, Harry McNett.
getting "a license to marry her.
she made "a little trip TO the
county clerks office and instruct
ed that official not 20 grant a Ii
cense 10 the aforesaid young
man If ne should name her as
his bride-to-be.
Since the young lady said yes
90 Harry. another young Loahin-
var has come forth and wooed
her "a bit more strongly. Any
way. she has served fair notice
upon Harry but ne refuses to
heed IT,
lie just simply wants 20 break
up my engagement 10 the fellow
I'm going with now" she said
Tuesday "But I'm going TO
marry I'm the spring, and / don't
want Harry TO get "A license to
marry me"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-02
BURIAL MINUS PERMIT
COSTS UNDERTAKEN $40
NeighbOrs Notify Health officer
That Body Was Taken Away
and Prosecution Follows.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Dec. q
Charles Crane, an undertaken OF
Munoth, was fined $40 and costs in
Justice DOty's court Tuesday after
noon for removing a dead body with
out obtaining a burial permit or reg
istering the death.
Nov. Is Russell Ryan, q years old,
died Of spinal meningitis. A few
hours later Crane took the body
away. Later it was found that the
burial had taken place in Bunker
Hill cemetery near Leslie.
Neighbors reported the matter to
Health officer Wessinger, who found
that no burial complaint had been
issued. and City Clerk Ross Granger
made the complaint.