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Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
Club Man Convicted

Confpement at hard labor in Still
water prison until discharged by due
process of law or by competent auth
ority was the sentence imposed Friday
on Joseph W. Bragdon, millionaire
Minneapolis clubman who, at the
close of his third trial, was found
guilty of an assault upon Irene Pot
win, a fourteen-year-old girl. The
cases have attracted wide publicity
because of the prominence of the de-
fendant and the alleged Irregularities
at one of the trials.
Stay of execution of the sentence
was granted pending arguments on a
motion for a new trial to be heard
on September IL. Bragdon will re-
main at liberty on a $35, ZOO bond.
Judge Fish denied the defendant
the alternative of a sentence of from
three months to one year in the Hen
nepin county Jail. Unless paroled or
pardoned he must serve the full term
of seven years, less time allowed for
good behavior, the maximum of which
will be about two years. Bragdon
showed no signs of emotion when
sentence was pronounced.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
NORTH DAKOTA MAN
FINDS BRIDE HERE
Miss Emma Satter Becomes
Bride of Henry Frandsen at
Pretty Church Wedding

A pretty wedding took place at the
Synod Lutheran church in this city at
eight o'clock Saturday evening, June
"a, when Miss Emma Mathilda Satter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Sat-
ter, of this city, became the bride of
Mr.. Henry Frandsen, a prosperous
young man from Drake, North Da-
kota. The happy couple left Morris
the same evening for a honeymoon
trip to the twin cities and other
points after which they will return to
Morris before going to Drake where
they will be at home to their friends
after July Is.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with pink and white roses, car
nations and peonies. The bride was
charming in gown of white silk
Georgette crepe with flowing veil.
She carried a large bouquet of bridal
roses and lilies of the valley. Miss
Rebecca Satter, sister of the bride,
was the amid of honor and Miss
Malena Satter, sister of the bride.
was the bridesmaid. Olaf Satter and
Hjalmar Dohlen attended the groom.
Miss Edna Thornell was the flower
girl and carried the wedding ring in a
basket of roses.
The bridal party entered the church
to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march played by Miss Adelia Satter
who presided at the piano. The
couple were met at the fiower-laden
altar by Rev. ]. J. Thornell who
used the impressive Lutheran ring ser
vice. After the ceremony Mrs. Thor
nell sang "a Perfect Day. with
piano accompaniment.
Following the ceremony a large
gathering of friends and relatives re-
paired to the home of the bride s
parents where a delightful buffet
luncheon was served and the evening
was given to showering the couple
with congratulations, social chat and
music amid which the couple success
fully slipped away and were aboard
the train before their absence was de-
tected.
The bride is one of the popular
young ladies of Morris who has grown
to womanhood il. the city with an ever
increasing circle of friends. She is
graduate of the Lutheran hospital in
st. Paul and has devoted much time
to the sick room in Morris.
The news Of her marriage will come
as an agreeable surprise to her many
friends here who unite in wishing Mr.;
and Mrs. Frandsen along life of JOY
and happiness.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
MORRIS WOMAN IS :
DEAD IN ST. PAUL
Mrs. Charles O'Connell Passes
Suddenly Tuesday Night at
Home of Parents

A message received in Morris early
Wednesday morning contained the
shocking news of the death of Mrs.
Charles O'Connell, of this city, who
died late Tuesday evening at the home
of her parents in st. Paul. Details
are meagre but indicate that death
came suddenly and was due to stomach
trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Connell left Morris
few days after the close of the pub
lie schools in which Mr.. O'Connell il
the manual training teacher. Mrs.
O'Connell appeared to be in good
health and had apparently recovered
from the effects of ptomaine poison
ing caused by strawberries a couple
of weeks before.
Mrs. O'Connell leaves two children,
one boy about five years of age ane
the other a baby in arms. During
the short time the O'Connells have
lived in Morris they have made many
staunch friends to whom Mrs. O'Con.
nell had endeared herself. The news
of her death has cast pail over the
social circle in which she moved ir
this city.
1t is understood the funeral will
be held at St. Paul.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
Officers Elected

At meeting of Lone Star Court
No. 800, Court Of Honor held last
Thursday evening, the following Off
GERS were elected: Peter Gaffney,
chancellor; Mrs. S. M. Arvig, vice
chancellor; A. H. Ferrell, recorder !;
Jas. Griffith, chaplain; Mrs. S.
]. Ryan, conductor; Mrs. Chris
Gafney, guard; Mrs. Peter Gatfney,
sentinel; Jas. Griffith, N. ]. Barnd
and Mrs. Arvig, directors.
The Court of Honor was organized
in 1895 and has grown to hold an
enviable position among the strong
fraternal beneficiary societies in the
United States. Its organizers and
members early saw the necessity of
paying a rate sufficient to take care
of an old age mortality, and the soci-
ETY. is blessed with large emergency
fund, so that today it is more than
100 per cent solvent. It's plan of
Insurance is pronounced by leading
actuaries as being scientifically cor
rect; giving its members perfectly
safe protection at the very lowest
cost. The constitution of the society
limits the expense of management to
as low point as is consistent with
securing capable officials, thus guar
anteeing its members the benefit OF
every cent paid for protection. Any
white person of good moral character
and not engaged in a prohibited occu-
patton between the ages of 16 and so,
who can pass the required medical ex-
animation is eligible to membership.
| Anyone contemplating purchasing
protection will do we'll to compare
that offered by the Court Of Honor
with that of any other. Any member
Eof the society will be pleased to fur
nish information regarding the differ
/ lent policies written. Recorder
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
VIII Spend Summer Here

Mrs. Norman Cusick, of Ottawa,
Ontario, a sister of Mrs. Vincent
Bartos of this city, arrived in Morris
the first of the week and will remain
at the Bartos home indefinitely. Mr..
Cusick has joined a Canadian regi-
ment in the capacity of quarter
master of the 238th infantry, and is
now on his way to the battleields
in France. Mr.. and Mrs. Cusick
have been married about two years
and have bright baby boy. Mrs.
Cusick is the accomplished daughter
of a former we'll known Pope county
farmer who lives near Lowry where
she has several brothers and sisters.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
Twin Child Dies

Great joy attending the birth Of
twin babies, a boy and girl, came
to Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Getchell
Sunday. A few hours later happi-
ness was turned to sadness when the
boy responded to the call of death.
The funeral was held Wednesday with
Undertaken Coyer in charge and Rev,
Nobbs conducting the services. The
grief -striken mother and her surviving
child were doing nicely late Wednes-
day afternoon.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
Flower Thieves Raid Gardens

Flower thieves raided the gardens
at the Kerl. Peterson, Buckentin,
Schuman, Stone and Ware homes dur.
ing the week and after removing the
flowers and bads destroyed some of
the bushes. The identity of the
thieves remains mystery. Tuesday
night F. E. Ware apprehended a cou-
pie of small boys in his garden. So
far there is no evidence connecting
them with the other flower raids,
but an investigation is in progress.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
LETTER FROM OENS
BRINGS SAD NEWS
Felix Busse Writes About Death
of James Wood on His Claim
in South Dakota

A letter from Felix Busse, former
~ resident on. a farm north of Nor
ris but now living near Oens, South
Dakota, addressed to the Tribune tells
of the death of James Wood, former
resident of this county and who will
be remembered by many here. Mr..
Wood left Stevens county about six
years ago since which time little has
been heard of him or his family
His death occurred at his home near
Oens on Friday, June 16, following
an illness since last April. He took
to his bed only the day before his
death which came unexpectedly in the
presence of his wife, youngest daugh-
ter and attending physician. Among
other things Mr.. Busse writes:
"James Wood, a former we'll
known Stevens county resident, died
here on his farm near Oens, Butte
county, S. D., June 16, at 900 p.
m. His death was due to infiamma-
tion of the bowels. Although he had
been ailing since last April Mr.. Wood
managed to be about but his suffering
became too great and he went to bed
on the day before he died.
Mr.. Wood was born in Black Hawk
county, Iowa, Feb. ID, 1854. He
was married Oct. 25, 1877, and short
Iy afterwards went to Stevens county,
where he resided till 1910 when he
came to Oens. He was a kind and
lovirg husband, father and friend, and
was greatly loved by his neighbors
here. He was a member of the
church of the Brethren and was wide
ly esteemed as an upright citizen.
The funeral was held from the Wood
home on Monday following his death
and a large concourse of friends
escorted the remains to the Ball cem-
etery near Oens.
Besides his widow he leaves one
son and three daughters. They are
Miss Geneva Wood and Mrs. C. E.
Boitnott, of Oens; Mrs. M. S. Eiken-
berry. of Barnum, Mimi, and Arthur
Wood, of Hancock. He also leaves
three brothers and four sisters.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30

Steven Gutter has been assigned
work at the Morris postof1ce and will
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Charles Rotramel who has
gone to the front. Steven took the
recent civil service examinations and
was highly successful. He is q
mighty fine young lad and his friends
predict his success in the government
al service.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
Promotion for Exstrand

C. w. Extrand, we'll known North
ern Pacific locomotive engineer in
this city. has beenss promoted to the
position of travelling engineer to which
position an increase of salary at
taches. The promotion comes in the
shape of reward for merit.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
BaiIeys Have Reunion

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Bailey enjoyed
pleasant family reunion at their
home in this city last Sunday when all
their children gathered at the family
table. C. F. Bailey, of Bozeman,
Mont, came home unexpectedly. Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Thornton were also
here and Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Bailey
of this city we're invited over for the
surprise. Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton
have gone to their cottage at Lake
Minnewaksa for the rest of the sum
mer.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
HORSES PERISH IN
RAGE OF ELEMENTS
Heavy Property Loss in Fierce
Storm which Swept County
Wednesday Night

Property losses of unknown proper
tions and the destruction of some of
the finest shade trees in Morris came
late Wednesday night in destructive
rain and wind storm which swept a
wide territory in Western Minnesota.
Yesterday the streets of the city were
strewn with wreckage and a crew of
men worked all day clearing away
the debris. Telephone and telegraph
lines entering the city were out of
commission and some of the electric
light wires were blown down. One
horse lost its life.
In the country north of Morris the
storm wrought havoc. Carl Koehntop
lost FIVE head of horses and a barn
8Ox3O was wrecked. At the Dissel-
kamp farm a new barn was also
destroyed along with the barn and
granary at the Carl Podratz place.
Out through the town of Swan Lake
large number of windmllls and barns
were damaged or destroyed.
The storm broke over the city about
ten o'clock after an electrical disturb
ance which put out the lights in vari-
GUS of the city, including the Chau-
tauqua tent where several hundred
people were gathered. Then the
wind and rain began pelting down,
accompanied by hail. Fortunately
nobody was hurt at the Chautauqua
grounds or elsewhere. The huge tent
toppled and was badly tern. Super
intendent Leffert was unable to deter
mine the amount of loss but he thinks
it will be several hundred dollars.
Some of the entertainers had narrow
escapes and one of the young ladies
collapsed with hysteria.
During the progress of the storm
Bert Hollenbeck was called out with
his team and hack. Driving past the
M. E. church one of the horses
stepped on live wire and was in
stantly electrocuted. The other was
knocked off it's feet but will recover.
Many of the finest shade trees in
Morris are ruined. Some of the state
ly elms planted by Judge Flaherty
thirty years ago were destroyed.
Giant box elders were taken out by
the roots. At the home of J. R.
Kruger the screens were ripped off
the porch, and a shed near the mills
was completely destroyed. The Get
chel barn was scattered in the wind.
Various signs are also missing. Sew
eral windows at the Merchants hotel
were shattered and large plate win,
dow in the Mullen block was crushed.
Two large plate glass windows at the
La Grand were broken into fragments
Many peop'e who were on the
streets hurried to the nearest homes
of friends and some were compelled
to remain all night. Herman Zah
had thrilling race home from the
Chautauqua tent to close the windows
at his residence while Mrs. Zahl anc
daughter sought refuge with friends.
When Mr.. Zahl came back for them
he passed through deluge to flying
trees and branches which filled the
inky darkness.
Up till late last night no serious
crop damage had been reported. The
storm was general over western Min
nesota and in some places amounted
to a tornado. Morris people wh'
returned yesterday from Glenwood sa!
the destruction at Starbuck appeared
great. A garage in course of con
struction and on which Contracto
Siedenblad, of this city, works wa
destroyed. Farther east and soutI
many farm cattle were killed.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
Horse and Cow Collide

Contractor Meekins lost valuable
horse following runaway at the j.
w. Behl farm Tuesday morning. In
the wild race the horses collided with
a cow whicn had miraculous escape.
When the animals stopped one of them
had q broken leg and Mr.. Meekins
decided to shoot the horse.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30

j. E. Danielson, pioneer merchant
in Morris who was on the sick list two
weeks ago and whose condition was
alarming to his friends, is back at the
store today.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-30

Tom McCanney and VIM. Richards
are each riding new five passenger
FForl.
The day book., 1916-01-24
THE PUBLIC FORUM
AGAINST NoNRESISTANcE. =

Mr. Sweeney falls into the same rut
that all semi-informed people do
that of confusing DarWinism and ev-
oIution. Evolution was an estab-
Hshed fact before Darwin's time. And
he, by means of his theory of the
struggle for existence with the re-
suit of the survival of the fittest,
strove to explain how the process of
evolution is carried on. And his con-
clusion has in the main remained
undisputed.
The theory of non-resistance has
for its origin the theological dogma
that as the guardian of the universe
is all-wise, everything is for the best.
They used to consider the plague as
a gift of God that should not be COM
batted. But, thanks to science (for
which Mr. Sweeney has so much
contempt), we know that it is re-
suit of unsanitary conditions, and
by resisting this evil abolished the
plague. He says non-resistance is
mans greatest power. If it is a
power it must be a power against
something and we must not resist
anything.
suppose when Mr.. Sweeney's en-
ployer has confiscated five-sixths of
what he produces and then gives him
the other sixth as wages he hands
it back to him
The theory of nonresistance is a
theory of degradation and despair. 1t
is the practice of this theory that has
taught the OrientaIs to despise all
progress, with the result that today
they are an inferior race. If it were
not for our constant and successful
struggles against evil we would still
be living on roots and berries and
sleeping in holes in the ground.
suppose when Mr.. Sweeney takes
the grip he says it is the will of God
and proceeds to enjoy his blessing.
For, of course, he couldn't summon
a doctor, for that would be patron
The day book., 1916-01-24
BRIGHTER DAYS COMING

BRIGHTER DAYS COMING
The above heading is true. Its real
ization is somewhat remote, for the
simple reason that we have to clear
away the darkness of inherited ig-
nOrance. Many of us have SEEM
ingly to be born again to free us
from the deceptions to which we
cling. We hate to admit that we have
been buncoed and used as dummies.
In fact, we seriously believe, in face
of the worldwide evidence to the
contrary, that we are not dupes. We
even believe that human learning,
including the sciences, is proof pos
tive of wisdom. The most learned
and scientific nations are now using
their attainments in numbering
each other. Are they more than dem
onstratfng the old saying, Whom
the gods would destroy they first
make mad? Are they wise or in
sane?
If the supposition be true that we
were created for some good and use
full purpose, then surely we are yet
far short of fulfilling such purpose
and have much Of darkness to clear
away before the light of that bright
er day can reach us. That darkness
is the accumulated effects of thou
sands of years of false teachings,
from whence have grown all man
made laws and governments.
Had all efforts been made for the
amelioration of the public life, as
the work of physicians has been per-
formed, and not for the glory of law
and governmental parasites, the
brighter days had long since been
with us. These facts are not being
revealed by the commercialized
press and the powers that be, and
the reasons are so obvious that he
who runs may read" The whole
process has been a transgression of
The day book., 1916-01-24

ought to get Mr.. Sweeney to fill its
employees with his slaves-obey-your-
masters theory. Then they could
cut their wages and lengthen their
hours indefinitely without any fear
of their resistance.-Mrs. John Kan
ka, Oak Park, III.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-20
ROBINSON
Maintains a Safe Majority in
the Race for the Nomination
for Governor.

WIN rccounts scheduled for the
prcsant Wc"l, In Harrison, Ohio.
Brooke. Boone. Raleigh, KanawhH
aud other counties. the Republican
eoyornorshlr nomination contest OF
Tho recent primary yet romans un-
settled 81 least a. the precise major
iiy OF Judge Ira H. Robinson is con-
Ccrncd
SUNDAY morning tho Robinson
lend had beer increased to 900,
through a series OF gains reported
rom counties whore recountB were
completed Saturday Sunday night
tho report OF thc recount In Preston
county was received. showing loss
Of ten votes for Robinson in that
county. hiF total vote being changed
Tom ".2S9 to @.&79. and his ma
lortN IN Preston from 1.1O1 to
l.uGl
With this change, tho totals for
tn" state are az follows:
LNly Observation-Disclosures. 59,6O3
RChiUsus ........ $3.50
Rnbinaon's majority. .. 296
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-20
Aid Society Entertained.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
wiIsonburg Methodist Episcopal
church was very pleasantly enter
talned at the homo Of Mrs. o. J.
Fowler of that place u recent after
noon. At the close Of tho business
session dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by her
sister. Miss Pearl Ash.
The next meeting of the society
will be held in the church at VIII
sonburg and will be entertained by
Mrs. A Hinkle and Mrs. o. ]. Han
nah. The ladies q she Aid Society
Of tho Adamston Methodist Episcopal
church are expected to be present at
this meeting. Those present we're:
Mrs. j. B. Strother and daughter,
Irene. Mrs. o. ]. Hannah and
daughter. Kathleen. Mrs. o. c. Han
nah and sons, Lowell and Corbin,
Mrs. o. ]. Fowler, Mrs. Charles II.
HollIHter and son, John. Mrs. A.
HinkIe. Miss Pearl Ash and the Rev.
and Mrs. A. S. Arnett and daughter,
Iva Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-20
Champion PugiIi8t Would Like
to Step Out Of Spotlight
of Publicity.

II may he n biz surprise 70 10; o.
people to learn That wa, dowl !a h's
heart jess Willard. worlds cha rpIol
boxer. viii welcome the day tina, SO. q.
body comes along and takes that bis
title away from him.
Naturally you will laugh at that
statement, but It is q fact Just tho
same. Tho cause Of any such stand
needs little explanation and hero It
Ia.
Just now Willard Is making a lot Of
money out OF the title. His salary with
tho Sells-Floto circus is Of such size
that the average hank presidents In
come sinks into insiGnihcaace along
side Of 1t, and Jess. being a man OF
simple tastes and no extravagances. is
finding himself accommodating wealth
at a rapid gait. Yet Jess is burdened.
In order to get the money as he is
doing now he Is compelled to be away
from his family all Of the time. Since
Jess Is a home man and loves his FAM
lily above anything In the world this Is
something the champion can hardly
stand.
And when he is home the situation
Is even worse. Because OF his enor-
nous size Jess can go nowhere with
out attracting unusual attention. 1t
10 almost impossible for him to go to
q theater withou breaking up the show,
so intent is the crowd upon getting n
look at him. 1t is impossible for him
10 take his wife into public restRu-
rant and enjoy q meal in comfort. so
boldly does the throng flock around
him. Even automobile trips are I'M
comfortable for the same reason.
Willard being a frugal man, wants
little more money. He has enough OF
the worlds goods at the present time
to keep him In comfort the remainder
Of his life. He has frequently sale that
all he wants to make sure OF is that
his family. now consisting OF three
girls and two boys, will have plenty
Of everything. But Jess wants to spend
some time with his Riddles and in
comfort. Just now that ID absolutely
denied him.
That's why he won't be sorry when
somebody else becomes champion. OF
course he won't give up the title with
out a struggle, but when he must give
It up he will smile TO himself and be
satisfied. And you know why.
willard will be seen at both per-
formancss OF the sells-F1oto circus,
which will appear here Wednesday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-20
MURDER
OF HySon at Rosemont is
Charged to Maxwell and
DOtSon Now in Jail.

GRAFTON. June 20.-,FSrnCst Max
well and Ray Dotson employees OF the
Rosemont Coal Company at Rosc-
mont. Taylor county, arc held in jail
here charged with the murder Of b..
n. Tyson. of Pennington. HySon o
body. with bullet through the heart,
was found Saturday night under m
electric light in the mining town OF
ROsemOnt lie had been seen with
two mon said to be Maxwell and Dot
son a short time previous. His
watch was gone. pockets turned in
side out as though by robbers and an
automatic pistol. said by his vito to
have been carried In his pocket, was
missing.
\ curoncr's inquest directed tho
holding OF the two men. Hyson
leaves large family but nothing is
known OF the two accused men. who
are strangers in the mining town.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-20
A DELEGATION OF WOMEN

were intensely Interested whom thOy
recently visited the pinkhRm Labora-
tory at Lynn. Mass. and saw the OK
tromc cleanliness and purity which
prevail In tho preparation and stcr-
ing Of Lydia ". Plnkham's VeEetR bic
Compound. M well ~ OF her Othcr
medicines. An hour is required to go
through 80 large an establishment
Ono thing which struck tho visitOrR
was the great number OF filOs contain
ing the letters OF women who told
how much the famous Compound had
done for them. Only part OF them
are published. and no letter Is ever
published without tho writer's per
mission. Advertisement
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-20
HEADED WEST
Is Warren S. Stone to Obtain
Information Concerning the
Plans of the Railroads.

NEW YORK, June 2O.-Warren s.
Stone. grand chief of tho Brother
hool Of Locomotive Engineers. Ia on
his way west Monday to obtain Infor-
nation concerning the plans OF the
railroad companies for meeting
emergencies that might arise II a
national strike Of railway employees
were declared. Before leaving he
said he was certain Of winning the
eight-hour day for 100000 railroad
workers. There are not sufficient
available men In the country who
possess even slight experience to per-
nit the roads to operate with strike
breakers" said Mr.. Stone.