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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-15
THE HAWAIIAN BAND AT THE
COUNTY FAIR OF maui NO Il.
KA Oh"

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: That famous saying, 20 Maui
No Ka g., known by heart by the
people al Maui. the late respected
Rev. s. Kapu, who died on the islano
OF Kauai, was The author OF that
clause
That expression has very deep
meaning and is the very living soul
.of Maui; that S. by properly constru
ing the meaning Of that phrase II
viii show that Maui is ahead in al.
things, IL has no equal. and is second
10 none: Maui only.
II is powerful expression, equal
10 that OF the submarines which the
Germans are using 10 torpedo the Al
lies vessels OF the war countries oil
fENrope. The power Of this saying
- spreading all over the beloved
coasts of beloved Hawaii. and reach
iny far cut To the coasts OF foreign
|: nds where those young and beauti-
fnl maids OF Maui are residing.
Ti.s saying has become silk hand
Ecrt lief that wipes the drops of peys
l,cration that roll down the cheeks OF
ibe ladies and gentlemen Of all oVel
lie land Of Maui; and the people OF
SAUL are always Boosting that Maui
Is the head.
II only a small thing of trifling i'm
pertance, sucn small thing of trifl
ing Importance will become great
ihlng through this very expression 20
Maui No Ka Oh"
And whereas, /, the writer OF this.
one Ci the members of the band thai
arrived at Wailuku and witnessed the
things prepared for that fair, of which
! would say that this is better than
that of Hilo in certain things, and /
gladly join with those OF Maui in
20 Maui No IA Oh"
An "upper-hand' witnessed by
many that came and mingled together
ia the crowd of visitors, who went
marching in the tents prepared for
the different articles lying about here
end there. Everything Is beautiful
IN looking about, there must be q
heavy expense borne in having the
different goods of whatever nature at
I, e fair; but what is that expense
cemnared to the volition of that ex-
l.Tession, 20 Maui No IA o.
IL was through that famous saying
That urged the conscience of the
Nauians to establish this initial Maui
county Fair, for the very observance
~ that renowned motto, 20 Maui No
IA Oh" and was duly observed on
thursday. the Both day of November,
A. ID. 1916, in the full enjoyment OF
all.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-15

tente newspapers, have no foundation
in fact Noting British charge that
800 out of 1000 prisoners died, the
statement says:
IF the percentage of deaths thus
given were correct, it would have to
be considered as proving the efficiency
of the measures taken, in view of the
fact that the epidemic lasted several
months. In realty, however, only I79
deaths occurred"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-15
THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
TREE

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir:
Following the custom of
many mainland cities, the
Outdoor Circle is this year to
inaugurate a community
Christmas tree on Christmas
Eve, and committees
are busy planning the de-
tails"
The appearance of the foregoing in
a local paper is certainly sufficient to
cause the reader to rub his eyes and
wonder whether it is he or Honolulu
that has been asleep. Recently the
writer returned from few years res
idence on the mainland, and it was
during that period that the commun-
ity Christmas tree idea developed. The
tree" in his home town was a pole
to which a number of evergreen
branches were dashed, Stimulating a
large tree: this was profusely lighted
with colored electric lamps, and was
formally -inaugurated Christmas Eve
with conventional vocal music The
tree was something to look at-noth-
ing more-and one look was satisfy
ing; there was nothing impressive
about il. nothing to remember espe-
cially OF to talk about afterward. No
one benefited by it in any way and
Il is doubtful If anyone really enjoyed
ii.
That's when the writer got busy.
Huh, Something new? Why. we've
had real community Christmas trees
in Honolulu ever since 1908, and not
the make-believe look-at kind, either,
but real trees with real Christmas
presents for real children" Pictures
Of the malihini tree proved it. But
pride goes before fall. and his pride
in Honolulu surely took a tumble
when he learned that the malihini
Christmas tree had ceased to be one
of Honolulus institutions. The rea-
son given, whether right or wrong.
was that il was too difficult to get
maIihinis to finance the affair, and
Honolulu people either couldn't af-
ford TO or didn't care to spend their
own money that way,
And now Honolulu proposes to "fol-
low the custom of mainland cities, y
forgetful of the fact that il was here,
eight years ago. real community
Christmas tree was set up. NIalihinis,
it is true, conceived the idea and fin
anced the undertaking, but neverthe-
less Honolulu had something unique,
real attraction that TO some extent
offset the rapid disappearance Of her
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-15

A thread spans the space between
the jaws of an implement invented
by a Kansas City man for cleaning
between the teeth.
A new trap to be attached to a re.
frigerator drain pipe permits waste
water to flow out, but prevents the
entrance of warm air or yermn.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-15
BAD PRISON CAMP ..:.......
CONDITIONS DENIED

BERLIN, Germany. - Competent
German authority" is given by the
Overseas News Agency for the dec
laration that The alleged bad condi-
lions in the prison camps at Gardlegen
during the spotted fever epidemic OF
1915, charged by British and other En-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-15
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(The Star-BuIletin invites fire.. and
frank discussion upon subjects Of
timely interest by letters in this
column, but neither assumes respon.
sibiiity for the Utteranees Of the
Sariters nor necessarily fndorses the
sSeT they express. No attention will
he paid 20 anonymous communiea-
tons, but names Of writers wilt te
held confidential IL such request IL
made. unless the tenor Of the letters
Is such that the views in fairness
should be expressed over the sigma.
lures OF those wishing to voice them.
Contributors 10 this column are re-
uuested 70 typewrite communications
when possible, TO use but one si6e o.;
the sheet and 70 make their letters
brief. The Staf-Bulletin cannot under
take to publish long letters nor return
unsolicited communications or manu-
scripts.)
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
"Silent Cops" Installed

In order to better enforce the new
traffic ordinances in Morris the city
commission has installed three "silent
policemen" which have been assigned
duty on Atlantic avenue at Fifth,
Sixth and Seventh streets. The
"cops" are iron.standards on which
are mounted round, fiat discs warning
travellers to keep to the right. All
vehicles whether propelled by mech l.
anical, animal or human power, driven
in the streets, are to be governed by
the new traffic ordinances.
Because of the great increase in
the number of automobiles using the
city streets it became necessary to
adopt uniform methods in street
traffic. Tne system used here will
be the same as in all the larger cities
and villages of the country, and will
occasion no confusion to drivers.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Three Pass Exams

Miss Luella scobey was the only
woman in Morris who participated in
the postal clerk examinations held in
this city in July. This week Miss
Scobey received a notice from the
postal department at Washington ap-
praising her of the fact that she had
passed with highest honors. The no.
tice was accompanied by the compli-
ments of the examining officers.
Walter Ferrell headed the list of
male contestants and was only few
points below Miss Scobey. Walter
Powers was the third on the list. AS
soon as vacancy occurs at the local
postoffice Postmaster Finnegan will
select one Of the ab3ve three winners
to fill the vacancy.
Ferrell is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. F'errell of this city land is now
at Minneapolis where he is taking a
course at business college.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Hancock 0. KS Fine

Frank Hancock appeared in Judge
Beise's court Monday morning where
he enriched the city treasury to the
extent of $500. Mr.. Hancock drove
his Marmon automobile on the wrong
side of the street at moment when
the city traffic ordinances slipped his
mind. Max Trantow called attention
to the matter in the shape of a COM
plant and Mr.. Hancock Immediately
answered the summons with a plea of
guilty. Mr.. Hancock is a prominent
builder and contractor and is the pre-
sident of the Morris commercial club.
He believes every auto owner in the
city who forgets the traffic ordinances
should be hailed into court and hopes
his little experience will serve as a
warning to those who consider them
selves immune to arrest for violations.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Bees Rout Coal Heavers

Bees which had established busi-
ness office in the coal bins of Amos
Pushor resented the early advent of
the coal man Saturday afternoon and
led an attack upon Bruce Olander and
Peter Munlux when they began filling
the bin. An army of several hundred
bees emerged from their nest through
a knot hole and one of the advance
guard spotted Bruce with bayonet
thrust right between the eyes where
upon Peter "hove to- with an audi
BILE grin. The next instant one of the
bees backed its business end against
Peters nose, found a place where the
coal dust layer was thin, and bing
two coal beavers had but a single
thought. Amos Pushor fought off the
bees successfully but soon retired to
safety. The horses were also attacked.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Wheatless Farmer is Happy

C. A. Bost is one of the we'll
known and substantial farmers near
Morris who is wearing the smile that
won't come off. He has. fifty-acre
field Of good northwestern dent corn
that promises a yield of fifty bushels
or more per acre. This year he didn t
seed a single kernel of wheat but
devoted the ground to other crops.
Mr.. Bost is the man who smiles be-
cause he has the cows and he comes
to town with mis- cream cans, receives
his cash, buys his groceries for cash
and deposits the balance as a nest
egg for a rainy day. He is the one
who is not affected so much by the
rust or blight or the spectators in
the wheat pits. He watches bossy
nibble the grass which nature furn
ishes and gives the milk that pays the
grocery bills, feeds and clothes the
babies and builds up the bank ac'
count.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
MORRIS BOY THINS
ON ARMY RATIONS
Bread and Black Coffee on Tex.
as Border ChiIIs Ardor for
Continuous Camp Life

Marching four miles daily with an
extra hike of fifteen miles every Fri
day, footing a horn vigorously on all
the excursions has greatly reduced the
size and appearance of E. G. Dablow
a Morris young man who enlisted in
the national guard and is now serving
with B. company First Minnesota, in
camp in a cactus covered area of
southern Texas six miles from the
Mexican border. Black coffee and
bread none too fresh with an occasion
al hunk of bacon is the. daily ration
and has resulted in a reduction of
Dablow's size to a point where his
comrades have expressed desire to
use him as living ramrod to clean
the guns that are yawning to spit fire
and death into Mexican ranks. Dab
low has written very interesting
letter to his friend, C. DoIva: in this
city in which he tells of his expert
ences.
"Say hello to the boys when they
come into the store" writes Mr..
Dablow and then gives the names of
a number of his associates whom he
named to the recruiting officers as
possible future recruits, land tell
them not to enlist. Things are not
what they were cracked up to be al
though we are not suffering seriously.
The grub down here is not what moth
er used to make for US. l do not
know when we shall be home but |
think l shall be able to eat New
Years dinner in Morris. This bunch
marches four miles every day except
on Friday when we go sixteen,
sometimes in mud knee-deep. We
got caught in that terrible storm.
Our tent went down and when we
reached camp we had no change OF
clothes. A cold wind swept in from
the gulf which made life miserable
There are plenty of picture shows and
confectionery stands within easy dis.
tance of camp and there is abundant
opportunity for US to spend our $24
per-"
Soon after reaching cramp Mr..
Dablow filed his application for mem.
bership in the regimental band anc
was accepted. Orders issued from the
war department early this week are
interpreted to mean that the boy:
now at Camp Llano Grande will be
required for duty till next Apri
will perclude Mr.. DabIow's cherished
wish to eat New Years dinner al
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Married at Minneapolis

Cards announcing the marriage of
Miss Myrtle Better and Ben Treischel,
both popular and we'll known Morris
young people, were received in this
city early this week. The wedding
took place at Minneapolis on Satur-
day, Aug. 10, the news of which
created an agreeable surprise to their
many friends and relatives in Nor
ris.
Mrs. Treischel is the daughter of
John Better, of this city. Last year
she taught school near Breckenridge
and when the term closed in June she
went to Minneapolis. Mr.. Treischell
attended the Science school at Wah-
peton but last spring went to Mime
apolis where he is employed by a
manufacturing company specializing
in structural steel. The intentions
of the young couple were suspected
by their friends here but the news
of their marriage didn't leak out in
Morris till some days after the hap
py event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Teischell will be at
home after today at 1906 Elliot
avenue, Minneapolis. Morris friends
are fastening congratulations and
we'll wishes.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Advise to Young Men

The Stevens county fair this year
promises to be the biggest and best
ever undertaken despite the fact that
better crops have been raised here
abouts in by-gone years. The fair
will be held Sept. 27, 28 and 20
and there will be plenty of prizes
and premiums worth while. The at
fractions this year have not been
overlooked.
Every young man in the county is
expected to be at the fair one, two or
all three days with his best girl. The
fair management not only count upon
the presence of the young man and his
friends but they know the girls will
be disappointed if he fails. The
management has spotted all the young
guys and they expect to see them all.
Young man, don't run the risk OF
being thought stingy or bashful but
engage the girl at once and if neces-
sary get twossgirls. Girls are never SC
bewitchingly beautiful as when
dressed in holiday attire appropriate
for day at the fair. Among SC
many affecting scenes there is nc
better place to train the affections
and eupid's arrow. shot by beauz
who escort the fair sex hither anG
thither and walk familiarly ovel
the objects of interest, seldom misses
his mark. The young men of the
times and the girls of the period
always go to the fair. There are in
spring scenes cnlY to be found OF
the rural fair grounds.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Fury Locates Here

A new business enterprise will open
in Morris tomorrow when j. E. Fury,
St. Paul confectioner, will open a
tobacco and fruit store in the Mullen
block on Sixth street. Mr.. Fury ar
rived Wednesday morning and has
been busy with crew of men getting
the store ready for the opening day
which he hopes will be tomorrow.
Mr.. Fury is a young married man
and will bring his family to Morris.
He was making arrangements for one
of the Grove houses yesterday. He
has plenty of experience and capital
and is fitting up very neat and at
tractiVe store. Among the many lines
ne will carry in Morris will be cut
flowers.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
MORRIS MAN WEEDS
BEARDSLEY WOMAN
Pretty Home Wedding for John
Siverts Wednesday Evening.
Honeymoon on Lakes

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized in this city Wednesday evening
when Miss Rosella Christensen, a
popular young lady from Beardsley,
became the bride of John Smith 81
Verts, youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Siverts, Sr., of this city. The
ceremony was performed at eight
o'clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ingvald Siverts on Pacific avenue in
the presence of a large number of
relatives and intimate friends.
The bride was charming in gown
of white Georgetta crepe trimmed in
shadow lace and flowing veil and or
ange blossoms. She carried a shower
bouquet of white roses. Miss Bernice
Christensen, sister of the bride, was
the maid of honor and Howard Night
engale, of Grand Rapids, acted as
groomsman. Little Anna Louise
Siverts was the flower girl who scat
tered rose leaves as the bridal couple
approached the improvised altar in
one corner of the parlor which was
beautifully decorated in cut flowers
and potted plants. White and pink
was the color scheme. Rev. J. J..
Thornell read the service. Mrs. Hen
nings, of Zumbrota. presided at the
piano.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Siverts were showered with con-
gratulations after which. all sat down
to sumptuous wedding dinner and
the festivities were continued till a
late hour when the newlyweds left for
Duluth from which point they will
take honeymoon trip over the great
lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Siverts will make
their home at Grand Rapids.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Social was a Success

Rev. Richardson came in from his
farm in Synnes Wednesday morning
with encouraging reports about the
ice cream social given at his farm
Saturday evening by the Synnes
Sunshine Sunday school society. The
weather was favorable and the COM
mittee served $50 persons.
The proceeds of the social was used
in purchasing new organ. The funds
were sufficient to pay for the instru-
ment and all the expense of the social.
At the Sunday school Sunday morning
sixty pupils responded. The commit
tee in charge of the social feel very
grateful for the patronage accorded
them,
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
TELEPHONE FIGHT
BEGUN IN COURTS
Prospects of Dual Phone System
in Morris Strenuously OPP
posed by Business Men

| The question as to whether or not
Morris is to have two rival telephone
systems became serious early this
week when an injunction was served
on the city commission restraining
them from causing the removal of Sc
ven telephone poles erected on Color
ado avenue recently by the Northwes-
tern Telephone Company. September
9 is the date named when the injunc-
tion proceedings will be determined
by the courts.
A short time ago the Northwestern
people erected seven poles in this city
and prepared to string their wires.
No permit to erect the poles had been
granted by the commission and the
city attorney was instructed to pro-
ceed to have the poles removed. Six
days were given the company in
which to comply. No effort was made
to do so and the injunction proceedings
came as result.
The Northwestern people claim to
have an exchange in Morris based on
the fact that they have eight or ten
phone users in the city. These phones
were installed in connection with the
long distance Office but have never
been recognized as an exchange and
the company has been pleased to refer
to them as "private connections. I"
The Northwestern desire to establish
an exchange at this time appears due
to desire to escape the provisions cf
recent state law compelling physical
Eeonnections whenever so desired by
patrons of any line. Business men
and citizens in general in Morris nat
urally oppose the dual system because
of the burden and unnecessary expense
tof maintaining two phones when one
Twill do. There is no present. COM
plant over the service of the local
ecnpany-,, ~zss .zs.5-.. ~. -,-, ---->--s ~
1t appears the Northwestern fears
the result of the test case now before
the courts at Owatonna- where the
matter of physical connections between
rival telephone companies under the
provisions of the Minnette law will
soon be tried.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Auto Castings Reduced

We have two dozen good auto cas-
ings which we will sell at fifteen
per cent reduction. Every casing is
guaranteed and sale will continue till
Sept. Is, or till castings are closed
out. Inquire at the Stevens County
Oil Company Offices. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
Maierus Meets Accident

While working at his trade as a
carpenter in this city Tuesday after
noon Fred Majerus had the misfor-
tune Of falling on porch with such
violence that three ribs were broken.
He is in the care of DR.. Fitzgerald
today with indications of early re.
coUorv
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01
City VIII Aid Fire BOYS

II NC4CS0G4OAI A1Okll ILAC IAo1L 10 AL e
department called on the mmbers of
the city commission in official session
at the armory one night last week and
presented request for financial aid
in the purchase of siren and addi-
tional hose for the fire department.
Heading the delegation was Fire
Chief Max Trantow, accompanied by
Messrs. F. A. Mullen, Ray Roperts,
George Hogan, James Lawler and
S. J. Stebbins. After their mission
was explained the commissioners took
the matter under consideration.
The cost of the siren under con-
sideration is $500 and the funds on
hand in the fire department treasury
are insufficient to defray the ex-
pense. Other equipment will also have
to be purchased. The commission
expressed a willingness to cooperate
with the department to the extent
of buying five hundred feet of house.
The matter of the siren, considered
an urgent necessity by the depart
ment members, will be decided upon
later.
Miss Eleanor Dushek spent Sunday
at Donnelly.
Mrs. A. J. Norm entertained the
ladies of the East Side Art Circle
Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments
were served.
Notice by Great Northern Ry.
To the Public: In view of the an.
nouncement of certain employees OF
this company to engage in a strike to
become effective at a. m. Monday,
Sept. 18th.
Agents are hereby instructed:
Flrst-to notify intending travellers
that the company will not be respons-
ible for any delays that may occur
after the time above mentioned.
Second-to notify all shippers that
preference will be given to the move
ment of perishable freight, food sup.
piles and fuel and all bills of lading
will be endorsed that freight is sub.
.ject to delay.
Third-it will be the purpose Of
the company so far as it may be ir
its power to do so to provide trans,
portation necessary for the health anc
subsistence of the communities de
pendent.
Fourth-to move at least one train
each way daily for the transportation
of passengers, mail and express.
Fifth-to gradually expand these
activities SO far as may be practicable.
Agents have been advised to notify
all parties interested in accordance
with the foregoing program and will
notify officers of municipalities that
the ability to carry out our present
intention will be largely dependent or
their willingness and ability to afforc
protection to the company and its
property in SO doing.
Great Northern Railway.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Henry Jones submitted TO a slight
operation on the right eye Tuesday
when sty causing considerable trou-
BILE was lanced.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

+. Prof. Henry Meyer and family
have moved into the Holman residence
recently vacated by the Davies family.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mrs. John Drewes who was seri-
ously i'll at her home in Darnen the
first of the week is reported on the
road to recovery.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mrs. H. B. Lund returned last week
from pleaasnt visit with friends and
relatives at Granite Falls.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Miss Rose Hack spent Sunday with
friends at Chokio.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Attorney Ormond, Jack Smith and
Tom McCanney returned the first of
the week from an extended trip to
the Pacific coast country
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

H. S. Grosland went to Minneapolis
Tuesday evening to attend the jewell
er's convention and to spend the re-
mainder of the week with friends.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Ross Newbury, clerk at the Steb-
bins store, went to St. Paul early this
week where he will undergo surgical
operation for throat and nose trou-
bles. He expects to remain in the
city about a month.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

st. Mary's school will open in
this city next Tuesday morning with
nine teachers in charge. Indications
point to larger attendance than
last year when the attendance re-
cords were broken.