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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
WHEAT PASSES s1.53 IN
MINNEAPOLIS YESTERDAY
All High Marks Since 1898 are Brok-
en- When Prices Go Skyrocketing

In a market which has not BEN
naralleled since the Letter "corne1'
of 1898, Minneapolis May wheat went
to S1.53 SO today. In Chicago, where
the rise was even greater, May wheat
which had closed yesterday at
s1.56 II, sold up to s165 and closed
strong at the high point.
The Minneapolis advance since yes
terday was 5 3-S cents. The Chicago.
advance since yesterday was 8 : ga
cents. But the advances followed 9TH
er advances Of yesterday and days
preceding, during which period there
has at no time been setback of any
consequence.
The Letter corner of 1898 sent
wheat to S1.85. The Patten corner
Of 1909 sent it to S1.6O in Chicago.
Today's advance in May wheat and
all advances preceding it were re-
Aected in all other options Mime
apo1is Journal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
EAST RIVERSIDE FARM DOES
BIG BUSINESS IN DUROCS

Ed Rosendahl of the East Riverside
Farm. shipped last week three fine
hred Duroc gifts. two of them to Hal
lock and one to North Dakota, and a
male hog to South Dakota. He re-
eived yesterday from l. H. Murray,
= Deer Creek. Minn., nice bred
lit that was sired by Crimson Boy
11,733 and won the first prize, a
',rge silver trophy, at the Minnesota
tate Fair in 1913. With this fine
'>!ood added to his already choice Du-
rocs, this famous breed Of hogs will
'>e still further improved. The sire
f Crimson Bow was Vans Crimson
102,553, one Of the greatest, if not
the greatest breeding boar in the
Northwest, and has sired more win
ners at state fairs than any other
hog living.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
COMMERCIAL CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING
:. E. LUNDQUIST REELECTED
& PRESIDENT AT LARGELY AT
TENDED MEETING HELD AT
THE CLUB ROOMS LAST NIGHT

The annual meeting of the Warren
Comemrcial Club was held at the club
rooms in the Taralseth block last ev-
ening. President C. E. Lundquist
presided. Encouraging reports from
the secretary and treasurer review
ing the past years activities were
read and considered. Ed Quistgard
fof the committee on membership re-
ported about 100 paid up members. R..
c. Mathwig of the committee on pub
icity reported on what said commit
tee had done Or failed to do during
the year. He complimented the local
newspapers for their valued efforts to
boost this section of the state He
took a shot at the State Board Of
Emigration for the very inadequate
mention given to Marshall county in
the pamphlet Northern Minnesota,
recently published by said board. Mr..
Mathwig pleaded for greater effici-
ency along publicity lines. A. E.
Pfiffner, Of Argyle, one of the direct
ors of the Red River Valley Develop
ment Association, was present and
asked the club to assist in raising
Marshall county's quota for carrying
on the work of said association. The
club decided to hold its annual ban
quet in the near future and empower
ed the president to appoint commit
tee to make the necessary arrange
ments. The committee appointed last
! summer to assist North Star College
Sn the work of soliciting funds re-
ported progress and was retained to
continue the work President Abra-
hanson Of the college, spoke encour-
agingly of the progress of the school
and DR.. j. Telleen, field secretary of
the institution, made an enthusiastic
address in which he pointed out the
great benefits that the people Of this
section Of the state and the whole
Northwest will derive from this col
iege.
Next followed election of officers
.,siEor the ensuing year. G. .Lundquists
was reelected president by acclama-
ton. W. F. Powell was unanimous
ly reelected vice president 0. II.
Taralseth, who has been the efficient
secretary Of the club during the past
four years, declined a reelection and
Aug. A. Johnson was chosen as his
successor. C. A. Nelson was re-
elected treasurer by unanimous
vote. The president was authorized
to name the usual standing commit
= tees.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
RESOLUTION FOR
CLOSING SALOONS
Adopted by the Big Woods, Fork and
Oak Park Congregations and by
Two School House Meetings Re
Gently Held Near Oslo.

Whereas, the saloon is the avowed
enemy of the church, morality, reli-
gion and education, the destroyer of
the home and the defer of God,
therefor, be it resolved that we bring
sufficient influence to bear by petition
and otherwise, to close the saloons in
Oslo; and we hereby call upon all IL
berty loving citizens to use their ut
most endeavor to secure a suficien:
number of signatures to produce the
desired result, and we hereby pledge
ourselves to an earnest aid in said ef-
fort both by influence and in deed.
This resolution was unanimously
adopted by the Big Woods, Fork and
Oak Park congregations, and also by
two school house meetings in the vi
einity Of Oslo
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
CRoOKsTON BUSINESS NAN
FOUND NOT GUILTY

Charles Tiley, of Farley township,
returned yesterday morning from
Crookston, where he sat as juror in
the famous case of the State of Min
nesota VS.. Fred Simmons, in which
the defendant was charged with be-
ing implicated in the burning of the
Grand Opera House several months
ago The case grew out of charges
that at the instance of Simmons, who
is the proprietor of the Lyric Theatre
in Crookston,. young man by the
name Of Alex LaPlant set fire to the
Grand Opera House, badly damaging
the interior of said play house. When
arrested for the offense, LaPlant
made an alleged confession, admitting
that he did the job, and also accused
Simmons of completely in the efforts
to put the opera house out Of busi-
ness. Substantially the self-confess-
ed frebug stated that Simmons en-
gagged him to set fire to the building,
agreeing to pay him a certain amount
for doing the work. Simmons was
promptly arrested and charged with
arson IN the third degree, but from
the start he emphatically denied any
connection whatever with the offense
committed by LaPlant.
The first trial of the case came on
in the district court at Crookston last
June, when Judge Grindeland presid-
ed in the place of Watts The jury
failed to agree and was discharged.
The second trial began on Tuesday,
last week, with Judge Stanton in the
chair, and continued until Saturday.
This jury returned a verdict of not
guilty, thus generating Mr.. Sim
mons Of the wicked charge.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
OLD PIONEER PASSED AWAY.

On Wednesday, January 27, at Pas
adena, California, where he had gone
for his health, occurred the death of
Frank H. Kratka, pioneer resident of
Thief River Falls, once president of
the village council, twice mayor of
the city, and for seven years post
master. His death was due to COM
bination of Bright's disease and drop
sy, with which he had been bothered
for some time, and the announcement
was, in way, expected by his many
friends, as his advanced age and con-
dition were we'll known.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
Warren Lecture Course.

The last number on the Warren
Lecture Course will be an evening of
magic and illusions by James Morri-
son Totten who has received large
number of recommendations from
places where he has appeared. Fol
lowing are some sentences gathered
from number of recommendations
Gone Of the best attractions we had
on our lecture course"
'.The magic was the best ever
seen"
.sAnd the evening was altogether
too short"
"He is a most clever magician"
"He is one Of the most popular
numbers on the course"
ssMr. Totten is one Of the most ap
preciated entertainers on the course
aHe will be asked to give late,
date"
Remember the Warren date-Feb-
ruary %.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
Boys! Boys!

Here is something that will interest
you. The Sheaf has secured the ex-
elusive right to publish t'The Boy
Farmer, or Member Of the Corn
Club the first chapter of which will
appear in the paper soon. Look for
it. A plucky wide-awake, hustling
American boy takes worn-out and
abandoned farm and gets busy with
his head and his hands to renew the
fertility of the soil, makes a scientific
farmer Of himself and captures prizes
as a member Of the Boys Corn Club.
What he did and how he did it form
the plot of an up-to-date romance Of
real life, that holds the interest from
the first chapter to the last. This is
good reading for girls also, as there
is a great deal in that kind of boy
that appeals to them. If the Sheaf
is not a weekly visitor in your home,
don't delay sending in your dollar for
a years subscription and get this
story haSides other good reading mat
ter during the year.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Mr. Mitchell read a very interest
ing story during assembly period Fri
day.
The nice weather we had Monday
seemed to have some effect on the pu-
pills.
The Freshmen and the eighth
graders are practicing almost every
evening for the play which is to be
given in the near future
The Freshmen had their party last
Friday evening in the High School
building After playing games, re-
freshments were served, then they
departed for their respective homes,
all reported a very good tim
The Physics classes are very much
interested in experiments concerning
electricity.
A few of the Junior girls have fre-
quently enjoyed sleigh riding.
The report cards were given out
Wednesday noon.
Several of the pupils dropped Bot
any to take up Physiology.
The Photography class had their
first test Friday.
Mrs. E. NJ. Mitchell visited Physics
class Friday afternoon.
The pupils taking Farm Manage
ment find Laboratory morning very
interesting.
The Basket Ball team Of Warren,
left for Thief River Falls Tuesday
evening to play another game with
their boys.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE,

ions Paulson. one Of the early set
Tiers of town Of Augsburg, in the
northern part of The county. died on
SFridav morning, Jan. 20, 1915, at an
advanced age. Deceased emigrated
with his family from Sweden in 1882,
coming direct to Marshall county.
They lived for a short time in War
rem after which they moved onto a
homestead in town Of Augsburg,
which has since been the home of the
family. The wife died many years
ago, in fact shortly after they moved
onto the farm, and some of the chill
dren have also passed away.
Mr.. Paulson was a good. honest
man. and sincere Christian. He was a
pillar in the Swedish Lutheran con-
gregation where he lived and was not
ed for his piety and active work for
the church.
He was honored, respected and low
ed by everybody in the community
and his memory will live long in the
hearts of all who knew him His fu-
neral was held on Sunday last and
was largely attended by neighbors
and friends. A son, who has been
on the Pacific coast, arrived home in
time to see his father before his ewes
were closed in the long sleep. The
sympathy Of the community is ex-
tended to those who mourn. Peace
to the ashes Of the good old man!
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
UNJUST PENALTIES ON
DELINQUENT TAXES

As county treasurer of Norman
county for the past six years I have
become familiar with the present
system of taxataion with penalties
and interest applied to delinquents
and hereby appeal to our Legislature
and the people of the State for
change. Under the present system
all taxes become due on first Monday
in January Of each year. By paying
one-half on or before June 1st, and
the other one-half on or before Nov.
LIST you avoid all penalties. IF the one
half is not paid on or before June 1st
10 per cent penalty on the whole
amount is added On the second half
if not paid on or before Nov. 1st, 10
per cent penalty is also added and, if
not paid on or before the first Mon
day in January, Of the following year
an additional penalty of five per cent
is added. After that time mortgagee
can pay the taxes and on top of the
penalties already accumulated the
owner of the land must pay one per
cent per month interest. If sold for
taxes the certificate draws IL per cent
annual interest while experience
shows US that all lands upon which
taxes have become delinquent would
sell just as readily if the tax certif-
cate drew but eight per cent. Under
the present system a larger amount
is paid in on June 1st and Nov 1st
than is necessary to keep the county
finances in good condition and it is
often a great hardship on the farmer
to pay on these dates and we also be-
lieve the penalty is beyond reason
and entirely uncalled for.
I believe the time has come when a
change in the system is necessary and
that change should be made by the
present legislature. believe that
one per cent per month on delinquent
taxes is sufficient and that If paid by
mortgages eight per cent interest is
sufficient and that upon sale Of lands
for taxes the certificate should draw
but eight per cent interest and that
the law should be so amended.
A. c. Tvedt,
Goodridge, Minnesota.
Northern Minnesota papers please
copy.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
MARSHALL COUNTY
FAIR DIRECTORS

The name of w. c. Miller was in
advertently omitted from the list of
directors of the Marshall County Fair
Association published in our last
weeks issue. AS Mr.. Miller is one
Of the most enthusiastic boosters of
the county fair we regret the omis-
sion and gladly make the correction.
The names Of the directors of the
Fair Association are as follows: w.
c. Miller, r. G. Mathwig, John A.
.Grindeland, Fritz Larson, Ed Rosen-
dahl. A, B. Nelson, C. A. Nelson, W.
H. Dixon, R. B. Taralseth, August A.
Johnson and DR.. E. I. Frank.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
SOME LUTE-FISH
MinOt Tries to Outdo Warren By It's
Mems Lute-fish Supper.

Minot, N. D., Feb. THE lute-ish
supper at the basement Of the Zion
Lutheran church was attended by
more than 600 people, Men walters,
wearing white coats, served the null
titudes and there was more than the
loaves and fishes.
Seven immense tubs of lutefsh
were served, 700 pounds in all, and
it was cooked to perfection. Other
dishes, cooked in inimitable style,
were also served. The tables looked
unusually pretty, decorated with i'm
mense roses.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
The Boy Farmer.

This is the title Of a story that will
be printed in the Sheaf soon and is
of special interest to the boys Of
Marshall county. The girls too, are
interested in what the boys do and
they will surely read the story.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
GEO. JOHNSON HEADS T. R.
FALLS COMMERCIAL CLUB

The Thief River Falls Commercial
Club has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year:
President. Geo. Johnson; first vice
president, NJ. c. Cutter; second vice
president, John Wold; treasurer, A.
Aneass-son; G. ". McDaniels, ii. @.
Lohen. Henry Dahlen, c. W. Acker-
man and J B. Connor, directors.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
ANNUAL GRAIN SHOW
AT STEPHEN

The village Of Stephen will hold its
third annual grain show on February
9th and 9Th, and an excellent pro-
gram has been prepared for the occa-
sion. G. Q. Carlson, of Erskine, one of
the best dairymen Of northern Mime
sofa will speak on dairying and stock
raisings Z. H. Bugbee from Carleton,
will discuss corn, potatoes and other
farm crops; R. E.Olmstead of Excel
sior will speak on fruit growing, and
s. p. Brown, the poultry expert of
Crookston Experiment station, will
handle poultry raising.
Every farmer in the northern part
OF the county and as many from 9th
er localities as possible should make
it point to attend this two-day far
mers' iristitutet
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

The Stephen Basket Ball team was
in the city Friday between trains en-
route to Thief River Falls where
they played the high school quint Of
that city. They won by a score of 26
to 25. On Saturday evening they
played the Crookston Aggies and
were defeated BY score Of IS to IL. E
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

County Auditor A. G. Lundgren
left Tuesday for st. Paul, where he
will attend to business matters for
the county.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

County Attorney A. N. Eckstrom
left Teusday for Thief River Falls
and Grygla where he will attend to
legal matters.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Andrew G. Sathre writes as follows
from Great Falls, Mont: Inclosed find
one dollar for the Sheaf. For it
would be the same as losing men,
Der of the family if the Sheaf did not
make it's weekly appearance. Wishing
yourself and the Sheaf happy and
prosperous New Year, I remain,
A Warren boy, etc.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Valentines at all prices will be for
sale at Sheaf office.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Our good friend John Gratzek, pro-
prietor Of the Royal Farm, near
Strandquist, this county, writes: En-
closed please find check for three dol
lars to change the label on my paper.
Thanks, Mr.. G..
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Notice! The st. Olof Concert will
begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock Thurs
day evening, Feb. 18th.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Margaret Minnegan, of DeKalb,
Ill, writes: Please send me your pa
per for another year. feel lost now
if did not get it.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following couples: Joseph Ra-
pacz and Maggie Pawloski; Armand
Joseph Riopelle and Marie Ann Lam
dreville, Arthur Grandstrand and
Elizabeth Schlaegel, Stephen Romen-
ski and Helen Price, Gotfred E. Oh
son and Marie Anderson, Gilbert O.
johnson and Clara A. Johnson, The
odore Roner and Marie Hjelle.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
APPRECIATES THE SHEAF

The Sheaf has lately received a
number of letters written in friend
" and appreciative spirit, also en-
closing remittances for subscription.
We assure the senders that such kind
letters have encouraged us greatly in
our work and vii! spur us to still
greater efforts in publishing a live,
newsy, helpful and -to-date paper.
We publish below a few extracts
from the letters received:
Mr.. John Dahl, good friend of the
paper and well known Marshall coun-
ty pioneer, now living in Chicago,
writes under date Of Jan. 1, as fol-
lows
"As the year 1914 has passed
away and you have made your reg
ular visits to me, l wish to express
my gratitude to you for all news
and information I have had thru
your paper. Wishing you to con-
tinue your visits during the coming
year, I enclose one dollar l wish
you and your family a happy and
prosperous new year."
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03

Peter Carlson of Esplee writes: I
am here enclosing money order for
s1.00. Please renew my subscription
for one year.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-02-03
COURT HOUSE NEWS
The Marshall county blackboard
meets Feb. 9th.

A Marshall County teachers and
school officers convention will be held
at Warren on Thursday and Friday,
Feb. 25 and 26. County Superin-
tendent David Johnson is arranging
for good program and large at
attendance is desired Hon. C. G..
Schultz, State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, is expected to be
present. On Thursday evening the
visitors will be. given banquet by
the Warren Commercial Club.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-11-11
LOADED BUNDLES IN
GRAIN STACK

Albert Pelvit brought in Tues
day few broken and twisted
pieces of gas pipe and large
chunk of steel which he informs
us had been placed in bundles of
grain which he was threshing on
the Frank Block farm. When
the gas pipe got into the machine
it was necessary to close down,
as considerable damage was done
before the separator could be
stopped. The large piece Of steel
which was discovered in time
might have killed some one had
it come in contact with the cylill-
der teeth, but luck was with the
crew in this. A lOw-dOwn, des-
picable act of this nature certain
ly must have been committed by
someone who either was men,
tally deranged or had lost every
speck of man he ever possess
ed. Tracks were found leading
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-11-11

from the road to the stack, but
now clew to the detection of the
party was found. Mr.. Pelvit Of
fers a reward of $500 for in
formation which will lead to the
arrest and conviction of the Of
fender.-Hankinson News.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-11-11
sTATEmEnr OF the
COUNTY FAIR
Continued from Page ~

ton, we believe by the statement
herewith rendered to have done
exceedingly we'll.
Truly yours,
B. F. LOUNSBURY,
Secretary.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-11-11
Cash Account 1915

Entry fees, stock .94.75
Concessions $4,000
sale OF stock ............ 1000
Advertising Premium List 1867 90
Subscriptions $685. is
Pasture Rent 5000
Percentage on shows 1886
Cash Commercial Club $500
Cash returned overpaid 300
Cash Smith Horseman ..1.5O
Sale of Hay 1900
Cash County on 1915 tax 100000
Total .............S 7,Sil.97
Amount due advertising .7i.OO
Amount due Concessions 10000
Amount due Tickets Indian
Iotal .S257 80
Total from above .7Sii.97
Total .8O69.i7
Balance cash on hand Nov.
9, 1919 1861
Due from county 10000. 10000
IOtal 5000. u
Sundry accounts, unpaid so far
as known:
Lidgerwood Monitor about $500
Globe Gazette about $50
Holthusen for clover hay
aDouI %. %. -. .... .l3.OO
Selman Bros. to be adjusted 1900
Insurance due Jan. 10, 'l6 1884
Interest OIL Mortgage due
Nov. 25, 1916 90. 80. ..245.OO
Amt to balance ........ .236.O2
Total 80. 80. %. $500 3
Statement of the result of the
Richland County Fair for 1915.
Disbursements
Insurance ............ 3S.S
Interest on Mortgage .245.0O
Postage 10000
Office Assistance ....... 10000
Freight & Express .27.3t
Preparing grounds & build
Help during 4 after fair 1890
Publishing Premium Lists 237.87
Decorations ...... .......23.6l
Hay & Feed ..............9 0.96
Office supplies stationary
and rent typewriter .il0.2O
American Trotting Associa-
ton:
Due for 1915 1900
Starters License 80. 800
Money paid for:
Motorcycle races ........80.OO
Running races 5000
TrOtting and pacing
races 80. -. ...... 216.50
Premiums paid for:
Women's Department ..254.50
Educational Department 1880
Agricultural Department 1890
Poultry Department ....34.50
Live Stock $4,000
Boys Corn Contest 5000
Girls Butter Contest 100
Advertising:
Newspaper, etc. .......lSl.Os
Posters, Autographs,
banners, ETC., ...... 20S.90
Bill posting and automo-
bile hire ............31. so
Badges & premium ribbons .9.53
Tickets -. -. 800
Entry Blanks 4 Judges
sheets -. -. -. ......24.33
Amusements 4 Attractions:
Two bands >. -. -. .45O.oO
Rental of tents -. .2O.00
Free Acts ...........i 1872 90
Rental of Furniture -. 400
Telephone Service .......13.9t
Taxes paid -. -. .......12.6O
Women's Department $50. 5000
Electric Lighting .........5O.00
Wiring & Globes .........iO7
Expense Judges-stock,
corn, butter 80. -. ..28.35
Sundry accounts paid >. ..142.2e
1914 checks paid .........f7.7s
Secretary's salary ........ 10000
Presidents salary 10000
The National Bank Note
with interest .........2 69.3C
Balance due on account 1853
Total 90. 90. 80. SS,O69.i7