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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
FIRE DESTROYS RURAL SCHOOL
Building in District Number S, Todd
County, Burned Friday Evening
of Last Week.

The rural school house in District
No. S, Todd county, located about IL
miles east of West Union, was de-
stoyed by fire Friday evening of last
week, between the hours of IL and IL
o'clock. The origin of this fire is a
mystery. School Chased for the
Thanksgiving vacation Wednesday af-
ternoon. 1t is thought that some way
farer got into the building to spend
the night and accidentally set fire to
the structure. Miss Burns, of Long
Prairie, was the teacher.
The loss is complete, something
over $1,000, with an insurance policy
of $500 in the Continental.
The board met at the home of the
clerk last evening to devise ways and
means for finishing the school year.
A new building will be erected, but
probably not until spring.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02

only injured temporarily. The first
victim in this vicinity coming to the
Herald's notice this year is John Hec-
tor. The Hector Brothers operate a
large farm eight miles northwest of
Sank Centre and they own a shredder.
Last Friday they were shredding corn
on their farm when the glove on
Johns left hand was caught and both
glove and hand were drawn in between
the rollers which do the manning
work. The machine was stopped but
the hand was so badly crushed that
amputation of the little" finger was
advisable. It is not thought that it
will be necessary to amputate any Of
the other fingers, although the third
was mashed severely and the second
finger was torn slightly. At present
the injured hand is in as good condi-
ton as could be expected.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
DEVELOP THE ENTIRE STATE
Governor Backs Movement to Har-
monize All Sections of Minnesota
for Development Purposes

About 100 delegates assembled at
the Capitol, st. Paul, Wednesday of
this week in response to call issued
by Governor Hammond for conven-
ton to plan for the development of
the entire statev The gathering was
known as the All Minnesota Develop
ment Association. The delegates
elected from Stearns county were: p.
R. Thielman, Harold Knutson and P.
]. Seberger of st. Cloud; John McGib-
bon of Sank Centre and Mr.. Engle of
Kimball.
eve must have better highways and
better drainage systems" declared the
governor. "We want to unity the SEN
timent in the state. The influence of
this meeting will then be felt by the
legislators at the next session for they
will then know what all the people
want"
F. w. Murphy of Wheaton was
elected president pro tenn; C. T. Kelly
of Menahga secretary, and H. V. Eva
of Duluth, D. w. Lawler of Mankato
and ]. B. Ludlow of Rushmore a COM
mi-t tee on credentials. p. j. Seberger
of st. Cloud represented the Sixth dis
trict on the committee on resolutions.
Mayor McGibbon expected to leave
Wednesday morning to attend the
convention but more important bust
ness at Alexandria, getting acquaint-
ed with the little grandson, prevented
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
NOW ADVERTISING MINNESOTA
Frank M. Eddy VIII Spend Months
Spreading Fame of the North Star
State for Immigration Board

Frank M. Eddy, associate editor of
the Herald, left Monday morning for
st. Paul, to complete his arrange
ments to go on an extensive speaking
tour for the State Board of Immigra-
ton advertising the resources of Min
nesota. Mr.. Eddy will spend a month
arranging his itinerary. He will de-
liver in the neighborhood of so of his
famous talks in which Minnesota is
painted as the veritables garden spot,
which it is. His entire time will be
spent in Southern and Central Illinois.
The Board of immigration were wise
in selecting Mr.. Eddy for this work
as he unquestionably is the best quail
fled man in the state to publicly pro-
claim the advantages of the North
Star.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02

very short time 1888 was Subscribed
and turned over to Rev. Vatne. The
gentleman did not know that such a
move was contemplated and the action
of the business men was very agee-
able surprise. The Herald intended
to publish list of donors, but some
of them are so bloomin' modest that
they have refused to allow their
names to appear in print in this con-
nection, claiming that they are not
anxious to have their hberality given
publicity.
Rev. Vatne called at the Herald Of
flee on Monday and was bubbling over
with good nature and enthusiasm of
his appreciation of Sank Centres
business men. He is thoroughly con-
WINGED that in locating the Home in
this city, the people of his church did
the wise thing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02

that was troubling her when she left
for Montana, Sept. 30th.
Early in the month of November
Mrs. Barto reached the milestone in
her life that marked her years three
score and ten; this event was cele-
brated in the home of her son, Lyman.
all members of the two families do
ing her honor. Many friends here
sent her cards and letters of greet
ing. These greetings she was reply
ing to in order, Mrs. Bryant, re-
ceiving hers the same day that the
news of her death reached Sank Gen.
tire. Sank Centre friends do not yet
know the immediate cause of her
death.
1t was with reluctance that Mrs.
Barto yielded to the request of her
sons to spend the winter with them.
She loathed the idea of giving up her
home, but the condition of her eyes
made it unsafe for her to live alone,
especially during the cold winters.
Her friends felt as they babe her
goodbye that she would never be with
them again, in the old way. Little
did they think they never would see
her again in life.
Ever since her return to Sank Cen
tire following the death of her hus-
band in 1899, Mrs. Barto has been
closely identified with all church and
social activities. 1t would be impos-
sible to remove one whose going would
be more of a loss than this dear.
sweet little woman. She was pre- 81
dent of the Ladies' Aid of the Con-
gregational church, and the guiding
hand in all its varied work. She was
president of the Gradatim club and
the inspiration of everv meeting. She
was deeply interested in ali the civic
improvement of the city. She was a
valued member of the Library Board.
She was vice president of the w. N.
A. Circle, enjoying to the fullest, in
her sweet pretty way, every social
gathering. She was Past President of
the w. r. C. She was the installing
officer, chairman of the Relief COM
mittee, and Patriotic Instructor at the
present time. The sisters of the w.
R. C. were anticipating the beautiful
and impressive manner in which she
would present the flags to the new
High School building.
Her failing eyesight made her a
trifle dependent on her friends, all
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
BALI. TEAM TO GIVE DANCE

Managers Segers Of the Sank Cen
tire Base Ball team informs the Her
aid that the club ended the season in
debt. The aggregation believes in
paying their bills but cannot do so.
without some assistance from outside.
They have arranged for a New Years
Eve Ball at the City Hall and will
give one of their big dances at this
time. To assure dance lovers good
time they have engaged the new 81
piece Symphony Orchestra at big
expense. The personel of the orehess
ira is VIM. Book, leader and violin :
Ole Arnestad, tsaDs and managers
MISS Loretta Book, piano; P. Orvarr
mute; f. Fosgate, clarionet; B. Allen
cornet; Sid Mann, saxaphone and
Henry Randers, trombone. Nothing
put the very latest music will be play-
ed and no doubt the public will turn
out in large numbers to hear the or
chestra on this, their first public an
pearance. Watch the Herald for fur
ther announcements of this important
event. ''&''s
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
MARRIEs POPULAR IOWA GIRL
Francis H. Kinsella and Ellen Vernet-
ia McDonough Wedding Takes
Place at Oelwein, Nov. %

Miss Ellen Vernetta McDonough
and Mr.. Francis Harold Kinsella were
united in marriage in the Sacred
Heart church Tuesday morning at
$50, FIR. O'Connor officiating, assist
ed by FIR. Cregan, says the Oelwein
Iowa Daily Register. The bride was
gowned in Pussy Willow silk trim
med with real lace and pearls, with
dress entrain. She wore a full length
veil and carried bouquet of red and
white roses. Miss Lorine McDonough
a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid,
and was attired in a gown of white
embroidery. Mr.. Steve Kinsella, a
brother of the groom, was best man,
and Isabelle LaVallette was flower
girl.
Sister Isabelle played Mendelsohn's
Wedding march as the wedding party
marched down the central isle and
the Misses Kathleen Spezla, Helen
O'Brien and Isabelle Dwyer sang with
Sister Isabel presiding at the organ.
1t was very impressive ceremony
and the bride was beautiful and the
central figure of the affair.
Immediately following the cere-
mony the wedding party assembled at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John McDonough, where an
elaborate wedding breakfast was SER
we'd amidst congratulations and good
cheer of the company. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinsella were the recipients of a
large number of wedding gifts, cut
glass, silverware and linen predom-
mating. Later reception was held
in the Parish Hall, banquet being
a leading feature.
The bride has grown to womanhood
in Oelwein where she is highly es-
teemed by many friends. She was ed
ucated in the public schools and for q
number of years has been tn efficient
bookkeeper in the L . N. Haskins
store. The groom is a sturdy young
farmer, of high standing, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Kinsella will locate on a farm
near Sank Centre, MINI. Mr.. Kin
sella has won a popular Oelwein girl
for his bride and the mutual Friends
extend well wishes to them for the
future.
Among the out Of town guests al
the wedding were Mrs. Steve Kinsella
Mrs. James Kinsella, Steve Kinsella
OF Sank Centre, Mimi, Mrs. Jane.
Donlin, of st. Paul, Murray Hagen
of Greensboro, Kentucky, James Col
Inns, Geneseo, ILL.,, Atty d. M. Cooney
and Prof. Leo. McDonough, of Dubu
que, Miss Frances Sheckleton, Jer
ONE O'Connell and Mayme Eagen O
Waterloo.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
THE LATE MRS. A. BARTO

ed. She had a remarkable memory,
and has always been great reader,
reading always the best of everything
Consequently she had well furnish
ed mind-a storehouse of knowledge.
1t will be hard for her friends to be-
gin life and its varied activities with
out her. She will be missed at every
turn; there will never be another. like
her. Others may in a way take up
her work, but her place will ever re-
main vacant. The sweet wholesome
influence of such life will abide for
ever, blessing, a benediction. A
daily refreshing memory can hold
nothing greater, grander, or more sa-
cred, than the fragrance exhaled by
her pure life. Gall life will be sweet
er thereby"
Mrs. Barto came to Sank Centre
with her husband 46 years ago. Her
son, Allen, was born here, and here
she lived all her married life with the
exception of the few years when her
home was at st. Cloud. She was in
every way part of us, and such an
important part as cannot be separat-
ed, without crippling the whole. Two
things she was especially DESTROYS of
seeing accomplished, by way of beau
tifying our city, and these will be car
RED to completion as she planned in
the coming summer: The placing of
two handsome urns in front of the Ii
brary to be filled with choice plants
and VINES, and the placing of tablet
of stone suitably inscribed, to mark
the spot where stood the old stockade.
The family will arrive with Mrs.
Barto Friday noon and the funeral
services will be held in the Congre-
gational church of which she was a
devoted member, at 200 o'clock, FRI
day afternoon. Rev. w. j. Brown will
conduct the service. Her body will
be laid to rest in Greenwood Gene
terry, in the Barto lot, by the side of
her widely known and distinguished
husband.
There is a safe and secret place
Beneath the wings divine,
Reserved for all the heirs of grace,
That refuge will be thine"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02

The following splendid and desery-
ed tribute to Mrs. Barto was written
by Mrs. C. C. Tobey, one of the Her
AIDS valued friends:
Seldom has our city been so pro-
foundry shocked and saddened as it
was on Tuesday when a telegram was
received by DR.. Lewis, announcing
the death of Mrs. C. A. Barto, at the
home of her son, Allen, in Thompson,
Mont. The sad news quickly spread
to the outermost circles of the city,
carrying sorrow and regret into the
hearts of all who heard it. 1t seemed
impossible that the dear friend who
had left US only eight weeks before,
could have been called by death.
Several were in receipt of letters
from Mrs. Barto written last week,
saying she was perfectly well, having
fully recovered from the severe cold
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. A.
BARTO SHOCKS COMMUNITY
Wife of Lieut. Governor of Early Days Passes Away
Monday In Montana Funeral at Congrega
tional Church Friday Afternoon.

of whom delighted to aid her in any
and every way possible. Perhaps, be-
cause of this, she was the more dear
to her friends. Hers was rare spirit.
She was possessed of an unusually
sweet and amiable disposition, was
dainty and refined in every move. She
had in rare degree, the gift of tact.
She knew the right word to say, and
the right thing to do, under all cir
8cumstances. She could not do an un-
kind thing; it was foreign to such a
nature as hers. She had keen sense
of humor and was always sensitive Of
the ludicrous side of a question, being
able at the same time to extract the
choice kernel Of thought, and present
it in such forceful manner, that it
remained with you as a gem. Her
judgment was sound, her reasoning
clear, and her decisions never regret
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
LIGHT PROPOSITION REJECTED
City Council Last Evening Turned
Down Lighting Plan Offered
by A. G. Whitney.

The Sank Centre City Council held
a regular meeting at the offices of
City Clerk J. F. Cooper last evening.
considering routine business ana al
lowing bills.
The lighting proposition submitted
to the Council several weeks ago by
A. G. Whitney of st. Cloud was
brought up, for consideration. After
some discussion the Council, by a
unanimous vote, decided to reject the
proposition in its present form.
The full proceedings Of the Council
will be published in the Herald next
week. 1919 ..s.;.s.s
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
ELECTRIC light
QUESTION live one
ZUMBROTA, TOWN of 1900 BUYS
JUICE FOR NINE CENTS
PER XIV.
THE SERVICE IS CONTINUOUS
LITTLE FALLS COMPANY TRY.
ING TO MAKE DEAL AT
LONG PRAIRIE

AS will be noted elsewhere in the
Herald the Committee from the Com
mercial Club made a report in which
it was unanimously recommended
the light proposition submitted to the
Sank Centre City Council by A. G..
Whitney of st. Cloud should not be
granted. The Council last evening,
taking the action Of the Commercial
Club as representative of the senti-
ment of the city, voted to reject the
proposition of the st. Cloud man.
Last week Messrs. v. G. Wedge and
V. L. Burgess, members of the Com
mercial Club committee, spent sever
al days visiting at Zumbrota in the
southern part of the state. Zumbrota
made contract with the Consumers
Power Co., in 1912. This concern op-
crates a large generating plant at
Cannon Falls, and furnishes light and
power for Mankato, Faribault, North
field and other points. The Zumbrota
contract called for practically the
same prices asked of Sank Centre by
Mr.. Whitney, namely, 12c per XIV
with reduction of one cent for
prompt payment. After one months
time the Consumers Power Company
voluntarily reduced the price for
Zumbrota people to the same level as
the prices paid; by the larger towns,
namely, 10 cents per XIV with a one
cent reduction, making the net rate 9
cents. The power rate is in about the
same proportion.
The Zumbrota council pays the Con-
sumsrs company SC per XIV for
pumping the city water. The people
of Zumbrota use the water for all
purposes; it is a town about one-half
the size of Sank Centre. The street
lights go off at midnight, and white
way one hour earlier. The entire.
system is operated on moonlight
schedule. The figures in the recorders.
office show that it cost the village of
Zumbrcta $1,257.58 for street lights
for the year 1913, and for pumping
the water for nine months of the
same period
Messrs. Wedge and Burgess state
that Zumbrota business men are per-
fectly satisfied with the rates, service
and treatment given by the Consum-
ers Power Company
1t may be interesting, in this con-
nection, to note that Wednesday eve
ming of last week, T. C. Gordon, rep
resenting the Little Falls Light and
Power Company, appeared before a
meeting of the Long Prairie business
men and submitted substantially the
following proposition for the privilege
of entering Long Prairie:
"Pay all expenses of running
the line from Little Falls to Long
Prairie, estimated expense, $685.
900.
Pay all the expenses of INSTALL
ing their system locally.
"Pay all the expense of chang
ing meters motors and other
equipment.
"Pay all the expense of hand
some system of ornamental iron
lighting posts on Main street.
make contract with the town
in which the highest rate for cur
rent will never be above Sc, and
which rate will decrease rapidly
as amount used is increased.
Give continuous service, days,
nights Sundays and holidays"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
FIREMEN's BALL A. SUCCESS.

The Sank Centre Fire Department
covered themselves with glory
Thanksgiving evening when they gave
their Thirty-frst Annual Ball at the
City Hall. The crowd was one of the
largest ever gathering in the City Hail
Tor such purpose. Over 400 tickets
We're sold, and the Herald understands
that the Department will net some
thing over $500 for the evenings en-
tertainment. This sum will make a
tidy addition to the Relief Fund of
the Department.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
HAND CAUGHT IN SHREDDER.

Every year the corn shredder adds
new mines to its list of victims, some
manned for life. and others minus
parts of their limbs, while others are
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02

Mrs. F. Fischer returned home
Wednesday evening from Minneapo-
rs, where she had been visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hemple.
for few days. -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
"W. O. P. Hilsdale,

chairman of Committee"
The adoption of this report created
considerable discussion. There was no
difference of opinion as to the merits
of the report, but it was felt that the
committee should be continued with
instructions to investigate the light
ing proposition from all angles, and
to report their findings to the club
from time to time. The committee
will very likely meet with Mr.. Whit
ney at a time convenient for all par
ties, and take under advisement any
further prososition he cares to submit
in writing to the people of Sank Cen
tire.
1t is apparent that Sank Centre is
in very bad way for stockyards. 1t
was also intimated that the Great
Northern were seriously considering
the proposition of erecting suitable
depot for Sank Centre. A committee
consisting of James A. Caughren, M.
d. Aygarn, ]. A. Brown, Geo. O'Gara
and John McGibbon were appointed to
take the matters in question up with
the proper authorities of the Great
Northern Railway.
There is persistent report about
town that the grain markets of Sank
Centre are away below those of the
neighboring towns, with the result
that but very little grain is being
brought to the city. If this condition
is true it is driving business away
from the city. A committee consist
ing of J. B. Schonhoff, ]. B. Weiner,
Charles r. Gray and F. E. Minette
were appointed to investigate this
matter fully and make report to the
next melting of the club which viii be
held Dec. 18th, 1915.
Sank Centre will entertain the
Northern Minnesota Editorial Assoc
citation sometime in January. This
gathering will bring from 40 to so OF
the best known editors in the North
ern part of She state to town for 9
couple or three days. The editor OF
the Herald asked for a committee
from the Commercial Club to be ap.
pointed to look after the enteEtain-
ment of the newspaper men. on be
half of the Club. The committee. is:
Asa M. Wallace, A. F. StrebeI and &.
E. Hansen.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-12-02
Com. CLUB HOLDS
LIVELY Meeting
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT
A. G. WHITNEY'S LIGHT PROP
OSITION BE REJECTED
new G. N. DEPOT; PERHAPS
GRAIN MARKET TO BE INYESTI-
GATED-EDIToRS COMING
IN JANUARY

The regular monthly meeting of the
Sank Centre Commercial Club Friday
evening of last week, brought out 4
large number of the business and
professional men of the city. 1t was
generally expected that the commit
tee appointed at a previous meeting
to investigate the electric lighting
proposition, would make report.
The following made application to
become members Of the Club and
were unanimously elected: John Beck
er, H. T. Austin, Theo. Mayer and II.
G. Rydholm.
Chairman Hilsdale of the electric
light committee submitted the follow
ing report on behalf of his committee:
ITO. the Honorable Commercial
Club, Sank Centre, MINI.
Gentlemen: We, your Commit
tee appointed to investigate and
report on the proposition made
the city by Mr.. A. G. Whitney, of
st. Cloud, to furnish the city with
electric lighting and pumping wa
ter for all purposes, respectful
ly report, that after satisfactory
investigation we are of the unan-
imous opinion that Mr.. Whitney's
proposition should not be accept
ed. Respectfully,
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01
Widows Only Three Years old
Tragedy of Lite In india

in their temples. The conduc. and
behavior OF the wife are blamed for
the husbands death and she Is com
PEELED 10 suffer for her so-called
wrong doing.
She receives only one meal a day
and twice month is forced 10 60
without food. At the hands OF the
priests the woman is most wickedly
treated until her death. All her
valuables and jewelry are taken
away from her and become the prop
erty OF the priests.
Economic conditions among the
people of India. especially those OF
the rural districts. which compose
nine-tenths OF the population. are
distressful All their money they
have given for their religion. and
the lower castles receive such a
small recompense for their la Dor that
starvation Is not an uncommon &C
currence. There are no public
schools and only one-tenth Of the
$4,000, 900 population are educated
which accounts 10 a great extent for
existing conditions Brooklyn Citi-
zen.