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Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

unheeded and tried his hand at the
yegg game, only to find the local Off
GERS speedily on his trail with dis
astrous results. Morris is the only
large town between Minneapolis and
Breckenridge which has saloons. Two
competing main lines of railroad with
a branch line center in the city which
is known to be the center of a pros
porous section of the state, would.
under ordinary conditions, be an at
traction TO the transient thug. The
fact that there is almost total alb
s9nce of crime in Morris speaks we'll
for the city. its city administration
and the police department.
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

Some very fine church buildings are
maintained among them is the magni-
ficent Assumption Catholic church at
Morris.
There Is one city, Morris, and four
thriving villages in Stevens county
with substantial business blocks and
all modern up.to-date Eprovements.
1t has Eve wide awake newspapers of
which The Morris Tribune is the re-
cognized leader at the county seat
The population figures for 1910
were 1928 but heavy increase has
been noted in the past five years.
The greater majority Of the citi-
zens of Stevens county are native born
with Swedes and Norwegians coming
next closely followed by the Germans.
Their occuptions are chiefly the agri-
cultural pursuits together with various
manufacturing industries. Last year
the farmers of the county raised IT,
O7O acres of corn; 51.O51 acres Of
wheat; 174 acres of rye: 1927 acres
of potatoes: 44,509 acres of oats
%. S85 acres of barley; 8.972 acres
of fax, and 45, 324 acres Of hay. Ste
vens county has an intelligent class of
farmers who are rapidly turning their
attention to live stock snd devisified
farming.
Stevens county has contributed her
full share in quitting Minnesota on the
map as an agricultural state. For
years and years her fertile soil has
INCREASINGLY yielded abundant crops.
By reason of its close proximity to
the population centers Of the state
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15
New Bank for Cyrus

Cyrus is to have a new bank &C.
cording to articles of incorporation
filed with the secretary Of state. The
incorporators are prominent farmers
and few of the business men at Cy.
rus. c. o. Ofsthun. of Glenwood.
will be the cashier and Will move his
family to Cyrus this week. Mr.. Of
sthun has conducted bank at Karl.
stad. Marshall county. but sold out
recently.
The new institution will have cap.
italization of $4,000 and will dt
business in the old bank building. The
advent of the bank gives Cyrus two
banking houses.
Girl Wanted For general housework
Mrs. Fl. E. Stensland. adv36-tf.
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15
FACTS ON STEVENS
COUNTY IN BRIEF
Schools, Churches and Natural
Advantages Make County
Ideal Place to Live In

Farmers and land men everywhere
recognize Stevens county as one of
the most fertile and prosperous coun-
ties in Minnesota. 1t is located in the
southern extremity Of the famous Red
River and Park Regirns and has the
same invigorating. clear and dry clim-
ate 80 common to the state and parti-
cularly characteristic of the Park
Region.
Stevens county embraces an area
of sixteen tow nships-571 square
miles. or 3O8, $40 acres. The soil of
the county is of inexhaustible fertil-
ity, and no county in the state has
been more abundantly endowed by ma
ture and fitted FOR the purposes Of
general farming and stock raising AS
rule the soil is a rich black loan
with clay subsoiI. The formation is
peculiar inasmuch as it absorbs and
retains the moisture in such manner
that it is especially successful in with.
standing excessive rainfall or drouth.
The surface of the county is made up
of high rolling prairie, and the drain
age is almost perfect. The Pcmme de
Terre river flows through the county
from the northeast to the southwest.
Added to this natural water system
is service of bitches which have
been constructed under state and coun-
ty supervision. There are any num-
ber of small creeks scattered through
the county which find natural outlet
in the lakes. Many fine lakes dot the
county and nearly all of them abound
with fish. The streams and lakes
furnish abundant pure water for stock
and ample drainage for the land.
Wells with the very purest water may
be provided anywhere at depth Of 80
TO 100 feet.
Two railroads with branch line
traverse the county in such way that
excellent shipping points are within
easy reach of every section of the
county. Nearly every farm home is
prov ded with United States rural free
delivery, and the ma ajority of the
homes are served with local and long
distance telephones.
In the matter of schools Stevens
county has the best there is. A state
farm school is located at Morris, the
county seat, where the graded high
school with a new $50, 600 building is
an institution which draws pup pils from
many distant parts. The Catholics
have $50. 600 parochial school. At
Alberta the states model con6lidated
school is located This school was
selected by the United States govern.
ment for e. hibition purposes at the
worlds fair at San Francisco among
eleven others selected in various parts
of the country. The Stevens county
school was the only one accepted from
Minnesota. 65 rura! schools are max :
ing splendid progress. Ray S. Roberts
is the county superintendent OF
schools.
There are twenty seven churches in
the county with denominations as
follows: Methodist Episcopal, Ger
man Methodist, Congregational, Cath
olic, German, Norwegian and Swedish
Lutherans, Swedish Free Mission,
Episcopal, Dunkard and Advents.
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

the work and maintaining the oiled
stree Is. The council is now advertis-
ing for bids on an oiling machine and
it is possible that one may be purchas-
ed, the streets prepared. and the first
oil cuating put on this fall.
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

time. Morris has been set down rs
a decidedly bad town among the
wicked. In the underworld word IS
passed around that there is "nothin G
DOING at Morris. Several times
some bold felonw let the advise go
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

but Mr.. Eckes's forty acre neld yielded
an average of 1875 bushels to the acre
and he cleared over $4,000 from his
venture. His success encouraged
many Others to go into potato raising.
and now potatoes are one of the staple
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

Starnuck yards un the night of the
robbery auG it is believed the yegga
secreted their booty in the car and
that the car was taken away while the
men were absent from their Kidding
place.
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

Loot stolen from the Starbuck post
office three weeks ago was found last
week in an empty box car at Interna-
tiaonal Falls The car was in the
Morris tribune., 1915-10-15

Notice. will be working in the
country for q few weeks. but will con +.
tinue to do tire repairing. Customers
please leave work with Hogan Decor
ating Co. or T. H Mcguire. Fl. R.
Hall. adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

Paderewski, which she played with a charm that is seldom heard.
 Miss Wallen also appeared in a number of vocal selections. She is an operatic soprano of high order. The beautiful arias of Saint-Saens and Weber were sung with much expression. Her dictior adays. Her voice, rich and full of color chiefly remarkable for her wonderful con trol in passing from pianissimo to fortissi mo, was heard at it's hest last evening A few lighter vocal numbers closed pro gramme most enjoyable to all.
 The college orchestra, under the able leadership of the Rev. Father Robert o. S. B., acquitted itself well of short but difficult programme.
 PROGRAMME.
 Daughter of the Regiment" selection DonizettD. orchestra. Aerie from op. Samson and Delilah' Saint -Saens) Arietta from op. "Freischuetz' (Weber Romance from op. "Freischuetz" (Weber) "Ballade," op. 23 Chopin. Lucia d Lammermoor," sextet DonizettD. orches tra. "Carmena' waltz (Wilson). Sere made (Gounod). Last Night" GIT. Kjer ulG. "Menuett," op. IA PaderewskD "Auf Fluegeln der Nacht' waltz (FausD orchestra ''Come Back to Erin" (Clari beD. "Killarney' (Balfe). Serenade "Stilly Night (Will Huff), orchestra. "A Little Bit of Heaven (BalD. "Macushla' (MacMurrough). "The Rosary" (Cherry) Dear Little Shamrock" (Nevir). "Mothel Machree" (BalD. ''The Zouaves" marcf GA. Hayes), orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Ask to See Contest Manager at Strand

Indianapolis. of which Rred l. Willis. president of the local chamber of com merce, has just been elected the head. figures as the hub of this statewide effort on the part of motor car owners to place Indiana in position where she will be able to accept federal CO., operation in thu improvement of roads. It seems to be generally recognized that any bill which the Congress of the United States will pass is likely to in- clude requisite that a state shall first establish a highway department in order to have a centralized direction in construction and maintenance of roads.
 At the recent meeting of its execu-4 tive board, the American Automobile a federal aid In good roads measure which has been drafted by the execu-, tive committee of the American Asso-, citation of State Highway Officials. Briefly tho bill provides for national and state cooperation on whatever roads may be mutually decided upon. with the state matching every federal dollar 1t receives on the basis of it's area, population, and road mileage in proportion to the total for the whole country
 Georgia South Carolina, Mississippi. Nebraska and Texas are tha five states besides Indiana which have yet to rec ognize the need of a state highway de- .partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
HUPMOB|LE CO. SEES WINTER PROSPERITY More Hupps Shipped in October Than in Same Month of Any Previ- Ous Year

Fall and winter business in automo- piles promises to show more startling gains over past years than even the won derful summer records if the shipments of cars from Detroit during October Is to be criterion of what to expect. AL most, without exception, the Detroit com- panies showed increases and with the or ders now in, even the rosy forecasts for a big enclosed car season will be sur passed. The country seems to have gone wild oyer enclosed cars and sectsons which never before have taken cars of the sedan and limousine types are taking them in large quantities I've have shipped more Hupmobiles this October than for the same month any previous year." says Lee Anderson, sales and advertising, manager of the Hupp Motor Car company "Our production is getting better every day, but we can't keep up with the orders. We shipped 12SS machines during the month of De- tober and our orders were 50 per cent greater than last October.
 The increase in the demand for en- closed cars has been the most startling part of these orders. In this particular line we have shipped during October 300 per cent more enclosed cars than a year
 
 mand for this type of car. but all cai- culations have been upset and we have been compelled to change our plans and increase our output of limousine, sedans and year round touring types,
 "The entire country is going wild over the winter cars. It does not seem to apply to any one section, but is general. The greatest surprise Is the demand for sedans in the southwest. Of course, this type car Is good for any season of the year and the southern motorist is now using 1t for protection from the sun dur ing the day and cold in bad weather
 Tt is safe to predict that the enclosed car business of all companies throughout the country will double that of last year, but only the future will tell just what the limit will be. We have had to change our calculations for increases every day and tomorrow the new orders will prob ably cause a new shift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
RICH MUSICAL TREAT
 HELD AT ST. BERNARD
Miss Wallen Stars in Beautiful Pro- gramme Rendered in College
 Auditorium

St. Bernard. November 1s- (special) Miss Theresa Wallen of Decatur, was the chief attraction at the entertainment given at the St. Bernard auditorium Fri day evening. November l2. The entertain ment was indeed rich treat for all true lovers of music. The programme was varied. pleasing the most exacting of the large and appreciative audience that filled the hall.
 Miss Wallen is remarkable pianiste. The technical demand made upon her by the Chopin "Ballade'' is tremendous, but she met 1t with facilky that was inspir- ing to behold. She has q wonderful tech niQue. one that knows no difficulties. Her interpretation of the difficult Chopin ''Etude." n well as the other plano num- bers. was all that could be desired, show ing maturity that is the result of long experience, and a profound grasp of the idea and spirit of the composer. Perhaps the most enthusiastically received num- Der was the delightful ''Menuet" of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
INDIANA ORGANIZES. l FOR BETTER ROADS Inaugurates Highway De- pertinent With American
 Automobile Ass0cia-
 tion's Backing

Just half dozen of the 4S states have yet to establish highway depart ments. Indiana is one of the six. The Hoosier state automobile association has gone to work in earnest in an eff fort to segregate the strength of the automobilists and take Indiana out of the list According to Secretary H. w.. Patton, the A. A. A. state body soon will be organized in every county, the most recent additions being the fol- lowing clubs: Montgomery, Madison, Howard, Bedford, Wabash, Warrick, Delaware and Miama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
|SSEMER SOLONS ID MEET TUESDAY
II Name Policemen to |lcceed Those Resigning
R. L. & P. co. TO MOVE
Take Office in Steiner Block-Dr. T. Henderson to Speak at the First Baptist Church
 Today

semer Novemb CT 13.-(Special.) )-The
 emer city council will meet in regu-
 ession Tuesday night, in the council
 lber at the city hall, at which time
 al important matters will come be-
 the aldermanic body. Men will be
 led at this meeting to take the places
 D vacant in the city detective and
 e departments by the resignations of ctives E. Ross and A. D. Maddox and olmen R. M. Childress, Ceph Ross
 Ellis Houston, which were accepted ne last meeting of that body. The
 e committee left the matter of ap- ting officers to work in their places D Mayor I. A. Lewis and he put the p men back to work until the coun-
 ould elect men for the places.
 J. T. Henderson of Chattanooga, atary of the laymens work of the hern Baptist convention, has arrived
 essemer and is guest at the home he Rev. and Mrs. M. K. Thornton Fifth avenue. Dr. Henderson will at the First Baptist church Sum morning at Il o'clock and at o'clock he afternoon he will speak to the
 and boys on ''The Business Side of {-ch Life.' Dr. Henderson is we'll Ivn throughout the south as & splen- Eworker as well as one of the most ming speakers, in the Baptist con- Iion. and the people of this city are d to hear him.
 e Birmingham Railway, Light and CT company is making preparations hove the office of the Bessemer Gas pany, which was recently taken over |them as well as the offices of the bingham Railway, Light and Power |pany on First avenue, to 1S09-1S11 Sec | avenue, in the Steiner block The Hing to be occupied by tie company been completely overhauled, being Epered and repainted, and will be Ing the most commodious quarters in city.
 le buildings, 1Sl3-1S15 Second avenue, r,h will be occupied by the Southern Tress company are being overhauled will be ready for occupacy in few. IS. The business of the company is eavy that it has had to secure larger Eters.
 e fifth anniversary of the organiza- of the Industrial Mems Bible class The First Presbyterian church will be |prated Sunday at the church, at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

nual visit to Trinity Episcopal church Sunday morning, at which time he will conduct the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Her Family Office

Her Family Office Miss Peachblow-Your aunt Is an awfully slender woman, isn't she? MT. Buzzer--Yep, some bony-in fact. she's our family skeleton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

conduct the services. l A large crowd of children gathered at 1 the library this afternoon to hear the
 stories told by Miss Corinna Trotter. The story telling hour which is held every Saturday afternoon under the auspices of | the Bessemer Culture club Is creating
 much interest among the little folk, who look forward with the keenest interest l to it
 l The many friends of W. S. Eidge will regret to learn that he is ill at his home
 on Fourth avenue. l Mrs. George Wade of Pulaski, Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. w. D. Taylor. | A. D. Maddox Is able to be out after quite an illness at his home on Eighteenth street. | is spending the weekend in Bessemer l with relatives. He was accompanied
 home by Percy Smith, who is his guest. l Miss Pauline Murrah, who is teaching
 at the Central college at Tuscaloosa, Is spending the weekend with relatives in ] Bessemer.
 Dr. J Fl. Downing is able to be out | after recent illness at his home on Dart
 mouth avenue.
 1 Miss Lillie Crook has returned from Jasper, where she attended the conven- 1 tion of the Christian church.
 MT. and Mrs. Ben l.. Dyer have named
 their little daughter, Mary Elizabeth Dyer.
 | Miss Mollie Woodruff has returned from
 a delightful visit to relatives in Atlanta 1 L.. J. Lawson, Jr., of Greensboro, is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. J. F. Sturdivant, l on Arlington avenue for the weekend. l John Wentworth's many friends will re- gret to learn that he is i'll at his home.
 Miss Elizabeth Mcdonald spent the weekend with friends in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

The Womans Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet in a regular business session Monday after noon at 3:3O o'clock in the basement of the church. at which time a full attend auce is urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

The pupils of the Grove School of Mu- sic has issued invitations to an afternoon recital to be given on Thanksgiving at 2;30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Anne Glenn Crowe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-26
THE EASTLAND HORROR

The appalling loss OF life In the dis
aster that overlook the excursion
steamer Eastland. at Chicago. is the
greatest calamity that city has been
called on to sustain since the Iroquols
Theater fire. Death came to the vic
Tins with almost the swiftness of the
lightning's stroke; happy hearts
starting out for a days pleasure sud
denly struck dumb with terror Some
person or persons will be held respon-
sible for the harvest OF death. but no
punishment. however drastic II may
be. Will restore life TO the inanimate
or assuage the grief OF the stricken
home or the bereaved family.
From the day the boat was launched
she has behaved badly on the waters,
and was considered by all acquainted
with her a. a hoodoo vessel. She
was fatally faulty in being top-heavy.
and more than once listed dangerous
ly with a human cargo on board.
threatening TO perform as she finally
~ WI WIN AhfrF huoN II
defects in her construction. why was
II that the ship was passed al every
inspection? No vessel. II would
seem. should be allowed papers. espe-
cially when that vessel Is TO be en-
trusted with the safety OF human
lives, II there existed the slightest
doubt Of her ability to meet the ordln-
airy hazards Of maritime traffic. II is
the testimony OF an expert naval arch
ilect that the Eastland's vulnerable
faults were in her hull. in the con
struction of which certain funda-
mental principles applying 10 ship
building were ignored With these
revelations. was II not criminal negli-
gence on the part OF the government
inspection bureau TO allow her to
roam the lakes as vast cofhn?
II is also significant that the boat
was known ~ the crank OF the
lakes" When dangerous crank on
land IL found wandering about he IL
locked up. The Eastland. therefore.
as an equal menace. should have been
tied up. permanently interned in some
harbor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-26
HIGHLAND
Favored For Governor BY Lewis
County Republiesns-A Strong
Endorsement

Weston. West Virginia.
July End. 1915.
Editor Intelligeacer:
Sir-Much is being said through
this section of West virginia In re-
lauon TO the prospective Republican
candidates for Governor in the next
ensuing general election. There are
many mentioned In this connection
who could marshal the hosts OF tie
party with such telling effect as would
rebound to a Republican victory in
1916. But in considering many toe
name of Honorable Virgil L. Highland
Iof the great county Of Harrison.
seems TO loom more conspicuousIy
than all others.
Lewis county lying contiguous ana
adjacent to the county OF Harrison.
has material and business interests in
common with this great county, ana
by reason OF such the Republicans OF
Lewis county are lining up solidly for
Highland for Governor. However
mere sentiment In this connection n
not backed by merit OF the broades;
type. would not influence the thinking
masses 20 commit an irretrievable
wrong in making an improper nOmi-
nation for the important Office or
Governor. our people have conn
dence in Virgil Highland they see
him. many years ago. emerging into
life with that zeal and energy. so es-
sential to the makeup Of the typical
American. with no friends but MS
talents and no assistance but tnat
which he promoted BY being four
square with those with whom he has
been associated in many enterprises
In building up the city OF Clsrks burg.
known far and near as the metropolis
Of central West Virginia A. young
man. he trod the wine press Of adver-
sity. Commencing as a clerk In the
store Of r. +. Lowndes OF Clarksburg.
he formed such friendships a. enabled
him 10 aspire 10 the clerkship Of the
county court Of the county OF his
birth. 20 which he was duly elected
and In which capacity he served for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-26
REFUSE TO REFUND

When the war suddenly famed out
in Europe many Americans were
abroad. and owing 10 the drastic
measures Instituted by the belliger-
ent nations were unable 10 get any
where. owing TO the inability TO get
money for their letters OF credit. The
United states government promptly
came 10 the assistance OF these prac-
tically marooned citizens. and where
money was needed advanced the re-
quired amount with the understand
ing that the funds go provided should
be considered az loan 10 those who
were In a position to reimburse tho
government OF course The aid sx.
tended 10 those absolutely without
money and unable TO refund was ex-
Guided from this understanding.
The Treasury oHclals now com
plain that many who were financed
and whose financial circumstances
are such that reimbursement will
not Inconvenience them. are stH shy
Of settlement with the government.
and that many able 10 pay. who we're
reminded OF their obligations. have
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-26

silence. with only occasional ntfuI
spoken words. Tobacco IL a speech
profounder and more intimate than
other language. What airy dialogues,
what unwritten poems. what astound-
ing paradoxes and flames OF wit we
are too lazy 10 give tongue TO. what a
world OF retrospection without regret
and prospection radiant with hope.
springs perennially from those blessed,
fiavorous leaves
Yet, brethren. since our Is a broth
erhood OF bliss. let our moral arteries
not be hardened into selhshness: let
US keep the full decorum OF our great
art For instance. on steamers why
not stick to the smoking room and not
allow the odors precious no doubt to
US. OF our fumiferous vehicle TO sweep
down the wind and sicken ladies ?
Damnable hehesy though the tenets
OF the Peasites are, yet there IL a
certain brutality in the public man
ners Of too many smokers that may
win some sympathy for the tobacco
destroyers. But an inexhaustib.e
source OF happiness Is not to blame n
some hogs trouble its waters These
unworthy abusers OF a high privilege
should be reformed or disprivileged.