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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
LOCAL SCHOOLS IN LIMELIGHT
Rural Education Authority to Visit
Here-Guided by Government
Investigation.

The appended letter is self-explan-
atory and demonstrates the high
standing which the Sank Centre
schools have attained in the estima-
ton of educational authorities of ma
tional reputation. Mr.. Foght, men
toned in the letter, is an appointee
of President Wilson and the head of
a governmental bureau which devotes
it's energies toward the betterment of
rural educational methods. Supt. Ay-
garn has complied with the requests
made in the communication and ex-
poets to be advised soon as to the
time of the visit of Mr.. Boehmke. His
Letter:
Teachers College, Columbia Uni
versity, New York. Oct. 10, 1915.
Supt. of Sank Centre Associated
Schools, Sank Centre, MINI.
Dear Sir: am doing some research
work. in rural education. Your schools
have been recommended to me by Mr..
Fcght of Washington, D. c., as pro-
gressive in purpose and method. AS
I hope to visit them later, will you
kindly send me such reports, pro-
grams and schedules as will be useful
in giving me an adequate idea of your
work, its incident problems or active
methods of solving them. Thanking
you, Lam
~ Sincerely yours,
.~= NJ. Boehmke. I"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09

POTATOES WANTED
l am buying potatoes for cash and
will pay the highest market price. M.
P. Stadtherr. If j.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
ILL IN CHICAGO HOSPITAL

Mrs. A. F. Strebel received word
the latter part of the week that her
mother, Mrs. w. S. Dean, was quite
seriously ill at her home in Chicago.
Mrs. Dean is suffering from an old
stomach trouble and on Friday she
was taken to the Columbus hospital
where, after careful diagnosis of the
case by the physicians in charge, an
operation was considered. Word 1e-
ceived by Mr.. Strebel from Mr.. Dean
Wednesday afternoon is to the effect
that there is no immediate danger
and the operation has been deferred.
The hosts of old Sank Centre neigh
bors and friends of this excellent lady
hope that she may soon be restored to,
normal health.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
WILL ELIMINATE DEATHTRAPS
Railroad Company Agrees to Remedy
Dangerous Conditions at Albany 50
After Urgent Demands. 81

Sank Centre automobile drivers will
learn with much relief that the sever
a: "deathtrap" railroad crossings at
Albany are to be made more safe to
traffic. These crossings have claim
ed several victims and have been q
baf1e to autoists. Scores of d Sank
Centreites traverse these danger
points every week on trips to St.
Cloud and the Twin Cities.
Residents Of Albany in the past
have tried repeatedly to induce rail
road officials to make the crossings
less dangerous but in vain. However,
the recent killing of an Albany bus
mess man brought the question to an
absolute issue and the Albany people
called for a showdown.
AS a result, at meeting of the AL
bany village council, the Albany town
board, Chairman Lair of the county
commissioners, County Atty. Ahles
the railroad and warehouse commits
sion and the representatives of the
Great Northern road held last week
at Albany, an amicable arrangement
was reached as to the changes re-
quested on the grade crossings near
the village.
The railroad officials say that the
money for the changes had already
been appropriated anc that the work
would be done. The commission said
that an order would be issued requir-
ing the changes decided upon.
1t was agreed that the grade east OF
town would be lowered so that the
trains could be seen from both ways;
a bell will be installed at the Second
street crossing leading to the church
and school, while at the crossing al
the Albany mill an underground
crossing will be installed. If this is
done the crossing a quarter of mile
west of the depot will be eliminated
and the roads joined so as to use the
mill crossing. The changes will cost
in the neighborhood of $4,000 and will
require some road work by the vii
lage, town and county. It is believed
that the underground crossing at thu
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
HUGHES]SSTRONG
in SAUk CENTRE
Continued from First Page) i.

resentative by John Winter, Spring
Hill farmer, by a majority of 222
This is without Paynesville township,
but when the returns are in from this
precinct the majority will be changed
but little.
Mr.. Kells carried Sank Centre
township, Ashley and Zion. He broke
practically even in Paynesville vii
lage, but the rest of the precincts
gave strong Winter majority.
The new representative is practi-
cal farmer and will no doubt make a
very satisfactory representative.
Ex-Lieut.-G Gilman, old political
war horse, active in Minnesota and
Stearns county politics for over a
half century, was defeated in the st.
Cloud district by John Patterson, a
vigorous young attorney, by practi-
cally two to one.
Mr.. Nett of New Munich badly de-
feated Mr.. Schauble of Avon in the
Albany-New Munich district.
The following is the vote received
by Mr.. Kells and Mr.. Winters in the
various parts of the district.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
LAST RITES ARE PERFORMED
Impressive Home ana Church Funeral
Services for Mrs. Elizabeth
Janecke.

Last earthly rites for Mrs. Eliza
beth Janecke, who died Wednesday
night of last week after few days
illness, were performed Friday at
ternoon and the remains laid to rest
in Oakland cemetery. Brief services
were held at 2 o'clock at the family
home on Second street, conducted by
the Rev. Jul. Stein. From the home
the cortege proceeded to the German
Lutheran church, the remains being
escorted by the members of the Ger
man lutheran Ladies Aid Society on
foot. The pail bearers were all cid
time friends of the family: Albert
Dahlem, Theodore Titzke, Reynoid
Gamradt, Ludwig Boyer, August
Kruger and George Koenig.
At the church, which was filled to
capacity by relations and friends, i'm
pressive services were conducted by
Rev. Stein, who preached sermons in
both German and English and extolled
the goodness of the deceased during
her entire life, both in and out of the
church. A number of hymns were rem
dered by the church choir. The cas-
ket was fairly hidden under it's load
of beautiful floral remembrances from
relatives and friends. A lengthy pro-
cession followed the remains to the
grave, where short prayer service
was conducted by Rev. Stein. All i'm
mediate members of the family were
present at the obsequies except JOS
eph Janecke, son, who resides in Los
Angeles, and who could not arrive in
time for the funeral. George Janecke,
another son, who resides in Lisbon, N.
D., was able to attend.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
ELECTION REPLACES
WAR NEWS IN LONDON

3
London, Nov 9.-The American
elections occupy leading positions in
the news and editorial columns of the
London papers and the war news finds
itself crowded into secondary posi-
ton for.the firstStime since the out
break of: the war;.
The papers devote from one to five
,columns to what they call thes Amer
aean election puzzle, Some of the
editorials stretch intornearly two col
umns i'm an sndeayor sto explain the
why's and wherefores of-the dramatic
finish to the campaign..--,e
It the streets; shoteTs=and clubs lit
tie else.but the election was discussed
and the bulletin boards were scanned
by eager crowds in search hetsof wal
eommuniques, but of the latest cleo
ton news - ,~-s-.,,- ~
1t 1sfHvident. as the moPningpapers
point out, THAT this presidential con
test has been Followed with more in
ferest m GreaEe Britain than any since
the republic was founded. ss.-
y:. = -Ha- -
Hughes in West Virginia. -
Charleston. w. Va, Nov. 9.-Re
turns from 1894. precincts out of LIS
In West Virginia give Hughes 1890
Wilson 109,559.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our deepest
thanks to the many kind friends anu
neighbors, especially the German Lu-
theran Ladies Aid Society, who aided
and assisted US during the illness ana
death of our mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Janecke, and to express our heartfelt
appreciation of the many expressions
Of sympathy extended us in our be-
reavement. The beautiful floral Of
ferings revealed to us mutely the es-
TEEN in which she was held by the
senders and we thank them especially.
adv The FAMILY
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09

providing SUBSTANTIAL maJOr1t1eS. Tile
big lead i'll the three large cities prov.
ed a heavy handicap.
With eight Democratic counties still
to report in full, Republican leaders
are confident Hughes combined plu-
rality in the normal Republican coun-
ties will give their candidate plu.
rality of at least 1,104 over the maxi
mum the president may receive.
] They are positive in their state
ments Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue
Blue Earth, Aitkin, Jackson, Lac qui
Parle, Marshall, Mobiles, Norman, Pipe.
stone, Pope Washington and Wright
will roll up maiorities when the com
plete returns Offset any gains the VIII
son forces may garner in the natural
ly Democratic districts.
The eight counties conceded to Will
son include Koochiching, Beltrami
Itasca, Lincoln, Polk. Red Lake, St
Louis and Lyons. These were esti'
mated to give Wilson a combined plu'
rality of 1875 over Hughes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
HUGHES CARRIES
MINNESOTA BY 5000
CONTINUED from page ~

SUBSTANTIAL majorltles. Tne
big lead i'll the three large cities prov
al n ho6yv bondican
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
HOUSE TO DECIDE
IF VOTERS fail
DEADLOCK WOULD RESULT IN
NAMING OF PRESIDENT
BY REPRESENTATIVES
METHOD OF CHOOSING SHOWN
VICE PRESIDENT SERVES IF NO
CHOICE is MADE BEFORE
NOVEMBER A.

Washington, Nov. 9.-The Constitu.
ton of the United States, in article II,
provides for the election of president
by the house of representatives in
case no person has a majority of the
electoral college. 1t is possible the
race of 1876 will be duplicated Then
Rutherford B. Hayes was elected over
Samuel J. Tilden- by a commission.
=. When the electoral vote is counted
at joint session of the two houses
of congress and it appears no person
has a majority of the votes of the
whole number of electors, this fact is
entered on the Journal of the house.
The roll of the house then is called by
states. and a. quorum appearing, the
house proceeds to ballot to choose a
president.
H'po candidate receives a majority
OF all the states on the first ballot the
ballOting continues without Interrupt
ton by other business until a presi-
dent is chosen.
Until an election is declared a mo-
ton to- adjourn: is not allowed unless
made BY one state and seconded by
another state
In balloting the members from each
state are seated together, and ballot
box is provided for each state, the
representatives of which ballot first
among themselves. in such manner as
each may provide.
-
>, Vote in. Duplicate.
When the delegation from each
state ascertains the vote of their state,
the states are called in alphabetical,
order, and as each is called the SER
geant-at-arms presents two ballot
boxes, zin each of which is deposited
one of the duplicates by representa-
tive 1.-the state in the presence and
subject to the examination of all the
members of the state, and another
vnember from the same state, if there
be more than one representative from
that state, deposits the other dupli-
cate IN tho other ballot box
When one Of the candidates for
president receives majority, the
speaker announces the result and de-
clares such candidate elected.
The senate is then notified of the
result and a committee appointed 10
inform both the president and the
president elect of the election.
IL the. house fails to elect presi-
dent before March 4, following the
electoral count, then the vice. presi-
dent shall act as president as in the
case of the death or other conditional
disability of the president,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09
ONE-SIDED CONTEST

What was generally expected to
have been very close contest for the
legislature in Todd county proved to
be a walk-away for Fred Mossman,
the Birchdale farmer.
A. H. Hendrickson, of Kandota, i'm
dorsed, it was claimed, by the much
touted Non-Partizan League, was
looked upon to make very close race
of it, and many predicted that he
would be an easy winner. Mossman's
majority will run very close to SOC
when the returns are all in.
Harold Knutson carried Todd coun-
ty over w. F.. Donohue by about 800,
and Hughes had a very slight plural
ity over Mr.. Wilson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09

mill will take charge of the heaviest
traffic in a safe manner while the
others will be protected sufficiently
to prevent accidents.
The meeting was declared to be
harmonious in every respect and
there was no trouble in arriving at an
agreement.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09

California may split it's electoral
vote Voters in that state cast their
ballots for individual electors. Should
Mr.. Wilson carry the state, it is still
possible for Mr.. Hughes to obtain one
or more electoral votes. In 1912
Roosevelt got eleven votes in Call
lfornia to two for Wilson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-11-09

Hughes is Given Lead.
Albuquerque, N. NJ, Nov. 9.-Re-
turns from 1876 of 638 precincts in
New Mexico give Hughes 1874, Will
son 1885.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17
suecessful Meeting a Harbke.

The Ilarbke community meet
ing was held February IL, and in
spite Of the very disagrceable
weather there was a good crowd
out. showing that The people Of
the llarhke district never let any
thing interfere with day equal
" divided between pleasure and
profit.
in the morning the school chill
drcn gave a program. after which
the ladies of thc community again
did themselves justice in serving
very honntiful dinner.
Then Mr.. G. +. Nugcnt gave a
very interesting and instructive
speech, setting forth the develop
mcnt of the several communities
thereby making these meetings
possible. Following this, Mr. Fred
Sweet gave some practical exam
pies OF cooperation that are max
ing good and which the farmers
can follow to their advantage
Then Rev. Ellis followed with a
very able talk. picturing the COM
muniiv meetings as he hopes TO
see them in the future, also the
development and some things he
desires to sec them accomplish.
After this Rev. Fertig gave a
very interesting talk, wherein,
among many other good things,
was the suggestion that we try
the Home Credit System in our
schools.
Judge Roberts then spoke, COM
pairing the delinquent children Of
this county with those Of other
counties, saying, Lewis county
had reported one delinquent pu-
pill in three months. =
The day was closed by holding
a district spelling contest, the re-
suit Of which appears in the
Russell News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17
CHAUTAUQUA HERE
FOR NEXT SUMMER
Nezperce Be In Line With Great
est Summer Entertainment
Prairie Has Ever Had

Some 30-odd Of the Nezperee
business men recently entered IN
to a contract with the Ellison
White Chautauqua system TO
guarantee adequate remuneration
for weeks chautauqua enter
fainment here The coming Of
this big affair 10 Nezperce was
conditional upon a like contract
being made wifh the people Of
Grangevilie. as the thing could
not profitably be brought up on
the prairie for only a one week
stand. Last week forty business
men Of Grangeville cinehed the
attraction for that city, and now
both prairies are assured of the
finest bin for summers enter
tainmcnt that can be had By any
community.
The chauiauqua here and at
Grangevillc viii be the same as at
Lewiston and numerous other
points IN the Inland Empire,
where they have been conducted
with increasing success for the
past several years. Through this
system, the prairie people viii he
brought in direct touch with the
greatest speakers aud musical and
entertaining talent Of the nation
have a whole week Of il, at
nominal cost 70 each individual.
It has been the experience else
where. and It is reasonable 10 be-
lievc that ours viii not be excep-
tional. that when a locality once
gets a taste Of this chautauqua
week entertainment it wants more
of it, and soon people come from
the remote corners and pitch their
tents for week 5 outing and en-
ioyment of the fine bills shat are
given each afternoon and evening
in the big tent
a definite date for the advent
Of the ehautauqua here was not
fixed. but the last week in June
was suggested by Mr.. Earl Miller,
the representative of the associa-
ton, and this would probably suit
the Nezpcrce country better thah
any other time II has also been
suggested by some that the annu-
al stock show of the Nezperee
Live Stock Association could be
hold slsaring The same week to the
of both affairs.
However, this can be arranged
later, when further data is avail
able. and in the meantime, the
people Of the community can look
forward TO something surprising
n good in the summer entertain
ment line. right in their own door
ward, as it were
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17

| Prosecuting Attorney s. o.
lTannahill returned Tuesday from
Boise where he, with y other
county attorneys Of the state,
lspent Tuesday. Wednesday and
/ Thursday Of last week in confer
ence, the prime object Of which
was to arrange for uniform action
in foreclosing delinquent tax GER
fificafes under the law enacted
by the last legislature.
The idea also was 10 proceed in
the foreclosures in a manner com
pafible with the law and yet as
inexpensively TO each county as
possible
Following the organization Of
the conference, three committees
were appointed TO report on the
three particular points under con-
sideration-" Who should c0nsfi-
tute the parties to the action, "
THE necessary procedure" and
The form of the complaint ?
Mr. Tannahill was made chairman
of the committee on Parties TO
the Action. (" The report of this
committee as adopted viii include
any or all Of IA parties.
The form OF complaint as ad0p-
ted will be uniform all over the
state so far as the county actions
are concerned.
II was found It would be nee
essary 10 bring separate action
on each certificate. II was esti-
mated that the minimum cost on
each action would be $40 to $50
which amount il will be necessary
for the county commissioners to
spend in securing title under this
procedure. The cost viii be eI
tered as a part of the judgment
and will become a lien on the
property f0reclosd. In each case
an attorney fee is provided by
statute, but this win be paid over
10 the county as fees.
Ii was concluded it would be
within the province OF
the county commissioners under |
the statute TO determine on what
certifictes foreclosure should be /
made, and that those which were
not worth the costs could be cut /
out.
Besides the attorneys, the eom-
from four counties in
the state were in attendance at
the conference.
II is estimated that in the fore
closures necessary in Lewis coun-
ly there will be between 500 and
500 defendants. However, the ex-
act number will be determined at
the called meeting of the board
Df county commissioners ON next
saturday, Feb. 49,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17

A regular Washington Is birth
day chicken pie dinner will be
served by the ladies Of the Mctho-
dist church ut the church annex
on the evening Of Feb. -, from
s 30 to 8 100 o clock. George and
Martha will both be there in full
costume and the rooms viii be
handsomely and fittingly dccora-
ted for the occasion. Tell your
friends about this and come out
and dine ON good old chicken pie
with all the trimmings.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17
PartY 10 81. Valentino.

One Of the most charming
events Of The season was a Val
entine party given By the Life
Cleaners assisted BY Mrs. I. II.
Eerfig last Monday evening at the
F'ertig residence.
The rooms were decked with
loads OF hearts, the color scheme
throughout being red and white.
Playing valentine games form
ed the chief diversion Of the ev-
ening.
The first game proved Miss isa-
bel Stonfcr Queen Of Hearts "
and Alfred Hoag King OF
Hearts" for the evening.
Among the games played were
motion pictures, making baskets
with hearts, drawing valentines
and running the valentine wheel,
and proposals. II being leap year
the young lady proposed to the
Young man.
A delightful lunch was served
by Mrs. Fcriig. Florence Stoufcr,
Leila Berry and Ora Sorcnson.
The invitation list included !:
Nirla Wallace, Frank Foeg, Julia
Sullivan, Leo Robertson, Isabel
Sioufer. Cecil Jones, Amanda
iIoff. B. l.. Cole, Ora Sorenson,
Leslie Fcrtig, Ena Stevens, Ha-
rold Lyford, Borghild Hoff, viii
fred Walters, Vera Palmer, Sher-
man Tanning, Florence Stoufer.
Fred Jones, Myrtle Sathcr, Fred
Robinson, Leila Berry, Harry
Fcintcr, Leora Harris, Clarence
fsrash, Arcssia Farmer, Lloyd
Turner, Ester Smith, Cecil Ham
mcr. Beatrice Welch, Nollen Hol-
len, Dir. and Mrs. Alfred Hoag,
Vera Sasse. Bassil Yates, Lucille
Sassc, Opal Yates, 0rpha Me-
Gully, Herbert Booth and Mr. and
Mrs. Fertig.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17
Rrockman- -Cunninqham.

The marriage Of Mr.. G. 4. Gun.
ningham and Miss May Brockman
Was solemnized az Albany, Ore,
on February 9th ia the presence
of few immediate friends Of the
contracting parties.
The bride and groom have TAX
en- up their residence al New Port,
Ore, where Mr.. Cunningham is
superintendent OF the electric
light and power plant
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham are
well known and highly esteemed
~ this section OF the country, the
bride residing with her parents
southwest Of Nezperee for a num-
bier OF years and having been en-
gagged IN teaching school IN her
district al various times Later
she was in the employ OF the Lew
is County Electric Co. as book
keeper IN the office al Nczperee.
II was during this time that the
romance which eliminated IN this
happy union began. The groom
WIS superintendent Of the afore-
said company for some two years.
and not only won the heart and
hand Of his charming bride, but
during his Sojourn la the prairie
country made many warla friends
among our people.
That happiness and prosperity
may ever attend them is the wish
Of all who knew and held them ia
high respect here.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-02-17
Meeting at New Hope on Feb. 2sl

Combining Washington 5 birth
day exercises with parents and
community meeting, a rousing
meeting will be held on February
23d at the New Hope school house
seven miles northwest of Nez-
pcrcc.
Miss Martin, Rev. Ellis and
Rev. Fertig are expected from
abroad.
The local talent viii be: Mr.
|Ol. Elliott, "What the District
Expects From the Teacher. Mrs.
Eastman, What the Teacher FIX.
poets From the District. /" Mrs.
Carley. "fiow to Increase the
Community Spirit. " AIR. VIM,
Eastman. How 10 Lower Taxes
and at the Same Time Increase
Our County's Efficiency And
many others, TOO numerous to
mention. But don't forget the
noon hour feature.
The school program viii start
at TO a. M, and the general meets
ing at ? p. IA.
o. L. Elliott, Chairman.