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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
MONDAYS BATTLE
PERPLEXES ST. PAUL
How to Handle Expected Gains
if Minneapolis Goes Dry
Cause for Speculation

The biggest anti-saloon fight in
Minnesota under the provisions of the
county opium law will be settled in
Minneapolis next Monday. The
question of whether an attempt will
he made to make statewide prohibi-
tion an issue in the 1916 election
hinges upon the decision Of the voters.
Hennepin is the heaviest populated
county in the state and if the drys
win it is believed in political circles
they will urge statewide prohibition
as an issue. If it remains wet the
prohibition forces will probably con-
tinue to fight with the weapon of
county option through which saloons
have been eliminated from more than
one half of the states area.
During the past week both sides
have waged an unusually vigorous
campaign. So hot have the meetings
become that speakers have been pelted
with eggs on the street corners. One
of the surprises of the campaign is the
interest taken by the working classes
who. through their labor unions. have
passed resolutions favor;ng the drys.
Not all5fhe preachers are on the side
of the drys. I.Bergstrom, a former
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
CITY ELECTION TO
COME ON NOV. End
One Commissioner to be Elected
and Amendments to be
Voted On

The city election will come ON
Tuesday. the second day of November
this year.
The term of Commissioner N. Vinje
expires and there will be two amend
ments to the charter to be voted OIL.
These amendments are e. planned in
full in another colmun.
1t is understood that Commissioner
Vinje does not desire reelection, but
wishes to be relieved of the duties of
the Office.
Mr.. Vinje has however, discharged
the duties of the Office with indepen-
dence, faithfullnsss and good judge
ment, and with the same devotion to
the public interest as he has ever
served every public or private trust
reposed in him. The new commission
has had many problems to solve, and
various circumstances have combined
to hamper them in the working out
of their plans. The best thing that
can happen to the city of Morris is
that continuity of purpose be main
tanned in the working out of munich
pal problems, and for that reason it
is imperative that the personnel of
the city commission be not disturbed.
This reason, united with Mr.. Vinje's
we'll known faithfulness in public
Office. will result in a unanimous
demand that he be re.elected-and
reelected unanimously.
The charter provides for nomina-
tions by the !iling of at least 25 and
not more than SO individual petit
tions for nomination with the City
Manager, between Oct. 4 and Oct.
Il. These petitions must be made
bv each individual voter and per-
sonally filed at the office of the City
Manager.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
time AND EXPENSE
THROWN TO WINDS I
Ortonville People Have Spared
No Pains to Make Corn and
Alfalfa Show Great
as gs4tsfc itle9i -

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Determined in their object to make
the third annual corn and alfalfa ex-
position eclipse in number and quality
of exhibits, in educational facilities
and in variety of entertainment all
expositions of this kind held in west
central Minnesota, the people of Or
tonvilIe have spared neither time or
expense. The exposition is to be held
at Ortonville three days, Oct ID. IA
and Is. There will not be dull
moment during the three days.
Ortonville is spot known the coun-
try over as summer resort. Thenatur-
al scenic beauty of its location where
lake and griyer meet is an attraction
which draws large numbers ofpleasure
seekers every year. In the heart of
this beautiful little city is the public
park with its hundreds of fine shade
trees and abundance of spring water.
The exposition grounds will be in this
park.
Each forenoon during the exposition
will bedevoted to departments ssesS
ions and demonstrations al ong the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01

lines of stock, grains, farm manage,
ment, drainage and farmers clubs.
Well known experts will preside. The
afternoon and evenings will be devoted
to programs including speeches by
Governors Hammond, of Minnesota;
Byrnes. of South Dakota, and Hanna,
North Dakota; Prof. Moore, of Mad
ison. Wis Pres. Perisho. of Brook
ings; Prof. H. R. Simth, of st. Paul,
and many other prominent men of the
northwest. The entertainment pro-
gram includes one hundred Sioux In
dians in native costume to bring back
vivid recollections of life in west Min
nesota sixty or more years ago. A
dozen bands will work to make the
crowds happy, all contestants for the
splendid list of prizes offered in this
years band contest. There will be
community singing, any amount of it.
singing of those songs so near to the
people of West Central Minnesota
and interviewer witk its Development.
There will be a number of vaude lille
acts. a corn husking bee, excursions
on the lake and large number of
other entertainment features.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
MANY ATTRACTIONS
GREET FAIR FOLKS
Fine Weather on Opening Day
Promises to Break Attend
ance Record This Year

The Stevens county fair opened yes
terday when exhibits began to pour in
and kept Secretary Beise and his as
sistants busy all through the day. A
long spell of rain and cloudy weather
broke during the early hours and the
sun appeared to dry the race tracks.
Today everything looks promising for
one of the best fairs ever undertaken
in the county.
The exhibits exceed expectations in
point of quality and variety. Farm
products were being placed on display
till late last evening and the ladies
expect to have everything in readiness
early today. The race track is in bet.
ter condition than expected which is
highly encouraging to horsemen.
Some fine stock and poultry arrived
yesterday.
u There will be plenty of music today
Eand tomorrow Several bands were
engaged early 'iand they will divide
the time on both days. A huge fly
|ing machine will soar over the
grounds this afternoon and tomorrow
and a free animal circus will enter
tian the visitors. There appears to
be no end of amusement.
Hotels and restaurants in this city
have prepared ample accommodations
for everybody. The proprietors say
no extra prices will be charged. and
the excellence of the service will be
maintained.
Gov. Hammond will speak here to.
morrow afternoon from the fair
grounds grand stand. Chokio and
Morris will settle matters in base
ball game.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
KNIGHTS PREPARE
FOR CLASS OF IS
St. Edward Council will Have In.
itiation in November-New
Officers Chosen

New officers were chosen in the To-
cal Knights of Columbus council in
this city at the regular meeting Tues
day evening last week. The installa-
tion of the new officers will be made
this month, the date to be decided at
a future meeting Of the council.
Tie new Grand. Knight will be
Chas. Burke and M. Mahoney will
fill the office of deputy A. Geisen
is the chanceller;.s Chas. 5. Byrne.
warden: M. Calvin, treasurer; Chas.
Vaughn, financial secretary; Raymond
Henle, recording secretary; George
B. Abel, inner guard: Roger Casey,
outer guard j. P. KAN, of Brecken-
ridge, advocate. and T. M. Maloney,
of Chokio, trustee.
The council already has a member.
ship o. 800. A class of Is candidates
ara being prepared for initiation some
time in November when the occasion
will be fittingly observed. Lodge
rooms are maintained at the basement
of the new parochial school building.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Anderson have
been here from Appleton for a few
weeks visit with friends and relatives.
Stewart Buys a King

Another eight-cy Under, fiye-passen-
ger automobile has found an owner in
Morris and is a car much admired by
automobilists in the city. This time
it is S. Stewart who received his
new King last Friday.
The car is fully equipped with all
the latest attachments and devises.
1t is almost noiseless in operation.
Speed of less than one mile per hour
can be maintained on thigh, . and
a start can be made on the same
gears. Several of these cars have
been bought at Glenwood where they
are making record in hill climbing.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
No. 189 Will Wait

Through the efforts of Agent TAFT
at the Great Northern depot. train No.
1S9 on 1.-THE Browns Valley line will
be delayed here one hour today and
tomorrow. The train leaves Morris
about 5 q 'clock p. m. daily but for
the two fdays5of the fair the leaving
time will be 600.
The change in time is made to ac-
commodate fair visitors who live at
Browns Valley or intermediate points.
thus giving them longer day at the
fair. Saturday night special car of
exhibition horses will be taken from
this city to Beardsley. and the car
will be attached to this train.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
Court Conyenes Monday

4 The fall session of the district court
will convene in Morris next Monday
with Judge S. A. Flaherty on the
bench. No grand jury will be neces-
sary and there are no criminal actions
on the court calendar. The petit
jury has been called fer Tuesday.
There are thirty-one cases on the
civil calendar and attorneys believe all
litigation can be disposed of in ten
days. Many attorneys from outside
the county are expected in attendance.
The Mullen Otter Tail Power Co. case
is among the most important on the
docket.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
Famous Broadway Players

The popular Broadway Players will
positively open three-night sengage-
ment at the Orpheum Theatre on
Thursday evening, Oct. 7th. The
opening play will be an elabarate pre-
sentation of William Gillett's Charm
ing Comedy ''The Divorce Cure"
which has enjoyed an unprecedented
success in England and America.
Brilliantly written and possessing
the most delicious humor the play also
introduces many effective side-lights
on the divorce evil.
Beautiful costumes and suberp
scenic and lighting effects will char
acterize the famous Broadway Players
production of "The Divorce Cure" on
Thursday evening Oct. 7th. and the
Orpheum Theatre will undoubtedly
contain representative audience on
this occasion. sdv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
SCRAWNEY BULL AT
FAIR Anglers HILL
Great Northern Rail Wizard
Visits Herman and Tells of
Pioneer Hardships

A NANCY, lanky bull on exhibition at
the Great county fair at Herman last
week brought a vigorous condemna-
tion and ridicule from James j. Hill,
Great Northern wizard and reputed
empire builder. before an AUDIENCE of
several thousand people to which he
spoke on live stock and general farm
ing Friday afternoon at Herman. Af-
ter viewing the live stock exhibits
Mr.. Hill declared the bull to be the
worst specimen he had ever seen at
any fair. "Such an animal has no
business at fair. If he is sho wn at
all he should be exhibited to show
what perfectly bad animal he is,''
declared Mr.. Hill with considerable
emphasis. His denunciation of the
bull caused peals of laughter from
his farmer friends in the audience.
Arriving On special train and smok-
ing big, black cigar, Mr.. Hill met
the reception committee at the depot
fresh from his trip to New York where
he was among the financiers who neg
otiated billion dollar loan to England
and France. He was placed in. an
automobile and whisked to the fair
grounds where he doffed his hat and
spoke from the auto before the crowd
in the grand stand. He was introduced
by DR.. Thayer vino dwelt briefly on
the work of the pioneers. Mr.. Hill
began his talk by stating that the in
PRODUCTION recalled his first visit to
Herman on Nov. 20. AZ years ago.
Starting from .Breck enridqe by team
he drove all night through cold wind
and arrived at daylight. He, found
the two-room hotel on the wrong side
of Mustinka creek. He did his own
ferrying through the ice foes and
froze the toes on his feet. His object
in getting to Herman, he said, was
to catch train for St. Paul. After
giving his audience few figures on
the folly of too much wheat raising
he recommended more alfalfa and live
stock, aud put in strong word for
silos. On the subject of good cattle
ne grew enthusiastic and it was at this
stage of his address that he referred
to the scrawney bull on exhibition.
Mr.. Hill was followed by remarks
from Mr.. Smith, formerly of the
state dairy and live stock department.
but now connected with the Hill bank
at st, Paul, and by Attorney Murphy,
of Wheaton.
Quite number of Morris people
attended the fair and remained to see
the horse races in which enable Will
kes," D. Cousins fast mare, captured
first prize. Len Calvin was the jockey
and had little difficulty in plotting
his steed under the wire for first
money. The agricultural exhibits at
che fair were attractively arranged
and the whole show was credit to
Grant county excepting the bull
which riled Mr.. Hill.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
STATE PAPERS TO
BOOST MINNESOTA
Tribune Will Help in Sending
Out Million Copies About
Bread and Butter State

On October Is, next, the Morris
Tribune will assist the newspapers of
the state in cIrcularizing the nation
with literature about Minnesota. One
million newspaper copies will be sent
broadcast over the country telling of
the advantages and business opportuni-
ties Of the Bread and Butter state.
Believing that no state in the union
offers greater advertising possibilities
than Minnesota. all the leading papers
of the state have decided to sent
Old Minnesota with about $500, 600
worth of advertising in manner that
could not possibly be done so effective
a manner in any other way. From a
productive viewpoint, the editors
believe. the state is we'll termed "the
bread and butter state" From scenic
viewpoint, they maintain, OILY few
states can equal it and none excel.
1t is certain no state can equal Min.
nesota in its variety of outline.4 its
wonderful combination stretches of
country dotted with lakes. rivers,
woods and other elements that lend
charm to landscape and surrounding.
1t is the paradise of the huntsman
and fisherman. while to the farmer
and the man engaged in any possible
line of business it offers a wealth of
opportunities.
A II these things will be outlined by
the editors. Their statements will be
bolstered 10 with statistics and figures
regarding their respective counties
and towns, in an attractive manner.
Business men and others interested
in boosting the state and their respec-
tive communities may take a specified
number of copies at Costs cents per
copy. These copies may be sent out
from the respective Offices free 3of
charge. The plan is one that should
enlist the aid and support of every
citizen Of Minnesota who takes pride
in his home community and is anxious
to see it's vacant places fill up. This
plan of advertising the state is one
that was adopted from California
where it was worked out with tremend-
GUS success.
The Tribune will make a special
effort to cover Stevens county and the
city of Morris. The county has good
schools, banks, churches, business
places and homes. And above all it
has the best agricultural lands, climate
and water any where in the state.
The Tribune believes ueoplea outside
the state should know more about these
matters. Every citizen in the county
should place their orders for Tribqnes
now SO that we will know how many
extras to print.
If you have friends outside the
state, order your Tribune now 81
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
Gov. Hammond Here Tomorrow

Gov. w. S. Hammond will arrive in
Morris tomorrow morning and after
an informal reception at the Merchants
hotel and rides about the city if weather
conditions permit, he will appear at
the fair grounds where he will address
the crowds. Late in the afternoon
he will be escorted to Herman with a
brief stop at Donnelly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01

Earl Mcclure. transient. was given
80 days in Jail in Judge Biese's court
Tuesday fer the theft of two over
coats belonging to a painter who
works for painter Peterson. Mr.. Pet
erson and his men were at work on
the fair grounds and had placed the
coats on the fence. Mcclure spied
the garments and he remembered
Vintry days. Later Chief Ryan spied
Mcclure wearing both coats and
arrested him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who SC kindly assisted US
during the illness and death of our
baby. and for s.the many expressions
of sympathy. and the beautiful floral
contributions.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Fl. ReGing.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01

Minneapolis Babtist pastor, urges a
retention uf saloons. Speakers Col
we'll and Windle who were here in the
cause of the vets have conducted de-
bates. St. Paul. just across the river,
is watching the progress of the fight
with keen interest and is awaiting the
result. What Minneapolis may lose
the other twin expects to gain, but
shows considerable nervousness in it's
ability to handle the traffic success
fully.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01

Evening services at the CongFega-
tinnal church " III begin half an hour
earlier beginning next Sunday eve
s1ling. The hour'milItbe z 80 instead
ofs8sOO. This hour will be observed
stfif6ugh the winter months.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-10-01

Horses for sale-sSpan of 3-year
olds, team of mares. a-years old, bred.
Scott Clark. Morris. adv.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-10-21

no earthly use of constructing a good
road unless that road is properly
maintained after it has been con-
structed. Twenty per cent of the
state road fund, if the law is COM
piled with, must be used for main
tenance purposes in this state. But
from personal observation we are
led to believe the law in many in.
stances is Observation-Disclosures as the
dragging feature of the law is disre-
garded. 1t may become necessary to
provide severe penalties for failure
on the part of those responsible to
comply with the provisions of the
road law.
In each and every county 20 per
cent of the state road apportionment
should be, as the law directs, ex-
pended judiciously in maintaining
state roads, and the counties should
not only meet the states 20 per cent
but should expend such additional
sums as may be necessary to keep
state roads in good condition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-10-21
Celebrate Silver Weddine.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Zimpe]
observed the twenty-ffth anniver-
sary of their marriage at their home
in this village last Saturday, evening,
and numerous neighors and friends
were in attendance.
A bounteous supper was partaken
of, after which all joined in merry
making. Dancing and cards consti-
tuted the pastime of the evening,
and old and young participated. At
2 O'Clock in the morning luncheon
was served, and it was the wee
hours of the morning before the last
guest departed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zimpel received
numerous useful and handsome gifts
to remind them of the OCCASION.
1t was a happy gathering and one
and all, upon departure, expressed
the wish that Mr.. and Mrs. Zimpe]
live to celebrate the fiftieth ami
versary of their marriage.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-10-21
Spirit Island.

One of the Aitkin papers seems
to labor under the impression that
Spirit Island in Mile Laos lake is
a popular picnic resort. The island
is pile of rocks. There is not a
hatful of earth visible anywhere
within it's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES bare
rocks. A landing can be effected
only when the weather is calm. The
gulls lay their eggs and hatch out
their young in the creyices Of the
rocks. The island is located about
six miles west of Mozomony Point
and about the same distance from
the southern shore of the lake. It
is an ideal nesting place for gulls-
amply protected by nature. And
now that it has been designated
national bird refuge by the Federal
authorities the gulls are afforded
still more protection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-10-21

Gus services at Foreston. One who
knew her we'll considers that during
a number OF years she was the great
est moral force in the comm: unity. 1t
is certain that she never turned a
deaf ear to the cry of troubled or
distressed soul, and was ever ready
with purse or excellent advice to
render practical assistance. Mrs.
Bacon left no children but many
will remember her as being to them
a mother indeed.
The expressions of affection and
numerous floral tributes from far.
and near testified to a widespread
affection for her, who, ''being dead
yet speaketh. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-10-21

of Princeton VS.. County of Mile
Laos was settled by stipulation, and
judgement ordered for plaintiff
In the matter of the Consolidation
of School District No. Is, Mile Laos
county. Appeal of E. H. Lewis
and Adam Althans. There was no
appearance in opposition to the ap-
peal and an order was filed in favor
of appellants.
The grand jury completed it's
labors Wednesday evening at five
o'clock, and was excused for the term.
An indictment was returned Tues.
day afternoon against Raymond
Tilley charging wife desertion. Til
ley was arraigned that evening and
his bond was fixed in the sum of
1000. -.
No Indictment was returned
against S. H. Schuver, who was
bound over to the grand jury charged
with statutory offense, and his
bondsmen were released.
The petit jury was not called until
yesterday morning at II O'Clock.
The first case to be tried before the
jury is that of Lloyd Wilkes ct al.
VS.. Ephriam Holmes, and it was
still on trial at the time of going to
press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-10-21
COURT NOTES.

County Attorney Myron was ex.
tremeiy busy the first two days in
connection with work before the
grand jury.
But few cases remain on the civil
calendar, but the criminal calendar
will probably consume conside1abl
time of the court.
Thomas Joseph of Foreston and
Gust Lundberg of Borgholm we're
excused from service as petit Jurors
on account of illness.
Court Reporter Edward Hagen is
here for the first time, but is &C.
Quiring numerous friends. He is a
pleasant young man to meet.
County Attorney Godfrey G. Good
win of Cambridge is in attendance
at court here this week. Mr.. Good.
win is an able attorney, and most
affable gentleman.
Judge q. A. Nye has numerous
friends in Mile Laos county, all OF
whom are pleased to see him presid.
ing: Judge Nye is an able and i'm
partial jurist, and his rulings are
invariably fair. -.
Among the attorneys from out oil
town we noted in attendance at court
were ". H. Stewart of st. Cloud,
Geo. H. Tyler of Elk River, Rolef
Waller of Milaca. and Chas. G. Lay.
bourn of Minneapolis.
Sheriff Harry Shockley was called
TO Sank Center Monday to secure a
witness for the state. Sheriff Shock.
ley and his deputies are. as usual,
attending to theiE duties in an etfici.
emit and commendable manner. Clerk
of Court King is also ever on duty,
and is affable and courteous to all.
The same may be said of Miss Hans
meyer, deputy clerk of court.
The following aliens appeared in
open court last Monday, renowned
all allegiance to foreign sovereigns
and states and were naturalized as
citizens of the United States: Otto
Stamm, Milaca: Carl Albin Lind.
strom, Borgholm: Gustaf Adoph Gus.
tafson, Milaca: John Seorum. Borg
holm; Karl Oskar Albin Bergstrom,
Borgholm. Each one answered the
questions promptly and intelli.
gently, and we have no doubt but
what Chey will make good citizens.