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william II. Prescott.

CHICAGO. Jan. 25.-William g. Pros
colt, former president of the lntcrua.
,ional Typographical Union AND widely
known in his trade. died to-day Of a
paralytic stroke suffered n few hours
before his death. He was % years old
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BosToN, Jan. 25-pr. David ~Sn.ddcn.
for the last six years Commissioner Of
Education for Massachusetts, has re-
ceiycd an Offer to take charge OF the
department Of education and sociology
of Columbia University. lie has no, de-
c!ded whether ne will accept.
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Boston. Jan. 25,-H. &. Hansen. AGED
70. founder OF the Hansen Type Foun-
dry and inventor Of labor saving de-
vices for printers, died in Newton last
night. lie invented brass rules and
steel cutting dies for use on the print
ing press.
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Miss Mary G. Mo~her to Wed.

Mrs. Warren Il. Mosher Of Colonial
place, New Rochelle, has announced the
engagement of her daughter. Miss Mary
Catherine Mosher. to Edwin q. Royn-
Odds. Jr,, also OF New Rochelle. No
date has been set for the wedding.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-26

Mrs. Florence May Barlow RuthrauY.
art critic and writer on art subjects
and widow OF Charles G, Euthraurr, died
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EX.PREMIER THEOTOKIS.
Was Four Times chief Of cabinet
In Greecc.

NUIrIlT tnb7e VFFpnt'H 70 INT SrN,
LoNpoS, Jan. 25.-Thc death Of NJ.
Theotokls. Minister of National Economy
and eN-Prem.cr OF Greece, Is reported
from Athens.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Morris Women Bowl

Morris women have taken up the
wholesome play of bowling. Tuesday
afternoon twenty five of the promin-
ent ladies of the city enjoyed several
hours at the Homewood alleys. Many
of them had never before seen a bow
ling ball but the enthusiasm was great
and the future promises many re-
petitions of the day.
Mrs. w. H. Cherry distinguished
herself with making the large score.
Mrs. Cherry's record was 107 pins.
Mrs. L. D. Tripp was next with SO,
and the others all made excellent
showings. Many of the women ex-
perienced difficulty in keeping the
balls on the alley but improvement
was rapid.
The ladies will have use of the
alleys again this afternoon and many
who failed to bowl last Monday have
announced their intentions to try
their skill today.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Two Install Pianos

Herbert Probst, jeweler, and Christ
Gaffney, carpenter, have each in
stalled pianos in their homes and
are learning something about music.
Both instruments were purchased in
Morris and Adds Brisbane assisted in
their selection.
Mr.. and Mrs. Probst selected a
Kingsbury in a handsome mahogany
frame. Mrs. Probst is an accom-
plished pianist and has been connected
with local orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gaffney decided in
favor of an exceptionally fine Rauden-
bush. There are several children in
the Gaffney family and all of them
display musical talent. The arrival
of the piano was hailed with delight
and the children will soon have the
attention of music teacher.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
hoisted S. r. 0. Sign

The S. r. o. sign was hoisted early
last evening at the Orpheum theatre
when the first presentation of "The
Court of King Cole" was given.
Every seat in the house had been sold
out before the curtain rose and many
were turned away. Late reports just
as the Tribune went to press indicat-
ed the performance had the hearty ap-
proval of the immense audience. The
play was presented by local talent
under the auspices of the Congrega-
tional church and directed by Mrs.
Harriet Purdy Smith. The perform
ance will be repeated this evening.
There are one hundred and nine
persons in the cast. The costumes
are gorgeous and perhaps the finest
brought to Morris for a long time.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Stolen Jewelry Found

Herbert Probst, Atlantic avenue
jeweler, has instituted a quiet search
for sneak thief who purloined a
package containing ear drops from
his postoffice box week ago, and he
believes he has a clue. The package
was found Monday by Miss Holmes
who spied it in the snow in the alley
between the Trantow and Young build
ings where it had evidently been
thrown. Part of the contents were
missing.
Mr.. Probst left the package in his
postoffice box while he went home for
his supper. When he returned it
was gone. 1t contained 13 ear drops
in gold and gold-filled mounts. When
Miss Holmes discovered the package
in the snow it retained seven of the
best mountings indicating that the
thief is a very poor judge of jewelry.
Mr.. Probst believes the person who
took the package must be very sup
erstitious individual and baked on the
number 13.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Are Welcome Home

Chas. Burke and family arrived
from Los Angeles, CAL, Friday morn
ing where they spent the winter. Mr..
Burkasis interested in land business
in Morris and has introduced many
substantial farmers to Stevens county.
He states times are not very flush on
the Pacific coast where the cities are
filled with armies of the unemployed
due to war conditions. Lately, how
ever, there has been marked improve
ment. Factories, mines and lumber
mills as we'll as other lines are open
ing and there is a demand for men.
Winter weather was pleasant in Cali
fornia and Mr.. and Mrs. Burke es-
capped very severe winter in Morris.
He states he is glad to get back to
Stevens county and thinks there is no
place he has visited so far that offers
better opportunity, for business and
health than right here in Morris.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Pool Hall Changes Hands

Frank Carney, for many years a
bartender in Morris who bade fare
we'll to the beer faucet and white
apron when the saloon closed, and
who opened temperance parlor in
the Colby building is meeting with
success in his ventures. This week
he added another business to his
string and will move into new quart
ers next week.
Last week Mr.. Carney closed deal
for the Abrams pool hall and took
immediate possession The place has
been run under the direction of his
son who will have charge of the
place. Mr.. CARNEY will move his
soft drink supplies into the pool hail
and will devote his time to the liquid
department. The Colby building is
about to be razed to give way to a
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
CHILD NEAR DEATH
WHEN ICE BREAKS
EIeven-year-old Alberta Girl
Saves Life of Companion
Who Falls into Stream

Struggling for life in an icy pool
of water ten feet deep and scream
ing at the top of her voice, Kath-
erIne DeYoung, the twelve-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick De-
Young, prominent farmers near AL
berta, came within an inch of death
by drowning late last Sunday after
noon. She owes her escape to the
heroic act of Miss Violet Gulbranson,
eleven-year-old, who in peril of her
own life ventured out on thin ice and
fished her companion out of the
stream. Several other little girls
stood by Laughing and giggling in ig-
norance of the real danger. Dripping
from head to foot and speechless with
fright the lite girl ran half a mile
to mamma and home and safety.
Warm clothing was provided and
the little miss feels none the worse
for her thrilling experience.
Together with the other little girls
she had gone to the railroad bridge
west of the village to sail toy ships
on the water. The stream is about
fifteen feet wide fanked on both sides
with a thin layer of ice and snow
with swift open current in. the
centre. Venturing out on the ice she
reached into the stream and the ice
gave way beneath her weight and the
child disappeared. A moment later
the current brought her to the surface
under the timbers of the bridge where
she caught dangling wire and began
screaming for help. Miss Gulbranson,
who is very small child for her age,
rushed to the spot and found her COM
panion clinging to the frail wire.
Disregarding her own--peril she ran
out on the ice and soon succeeded in
dragging her companion from the
swirling waters. How she managed
the task she was afterwards unable to
explain. The gigglers on the bridge
witnessed the performance but were
having too much fun to realize the
gravity of the situation. People from
Alberta who went to the bridge after
ward and examined the ground say
the rescue approaches a miracle.
Little Miss Violet Gulbranson, of
Alberta, is a candidate for a Carnegie
hero medal today. Her parents or
other relatives have no thought of ap-
plying for any such recognition but
her friends hope her heroic act will be
brought to the attention of the iron
master whose self-imposed duty it is
to reward heroes who rescue the per-
ishing. At least Miss DeYoung feels
the canny Scot should and would do
something to help her repay her little
friend to whom she owes her life to-
day.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Objected to Dish-washing

Rev. Henry Nobbs, Sheriff Zahl and
G. W. Suckstorff are we'll known To-
cal men of valor and hard work but
they have drawn the line on washing
dishes. Because Of this they have
introduced new menu card at lodge
feeds in Morris. Their innovation, it
is claimed, will do away with dishes,
dispense with the dish-washer maid,
make for health and hasten the mil
lenium.
These three notables were on the
refreshment committee for the De-
gree of Honor Monday night. After
the meeting closed all members
prepared themselves to attack an
elaborate spread. Some thought
they would drink three cups of
coffee. Then the refreshment COM
mittee emerged from the kitchen
each bearing hat filled with fruit.
Nobbs had oranges. Sheriff Zahl had
bananas and Mr.. Suckstorff had fresh
cookies from the cookie tree.
"We just can't stand the idea of
washing dishes on an occasion like
this and so we have selected Nature 8
most bounteous gifts,'' came the
explanation.
At another lodge spread recently
sandwiches were banished and wafies
were introduced. Waffles are COM
mended for winter diet but in the
spring it must be fruit. 1t is now up
to the other lodges to come across
with something better. Messrs.
Nobbs, Zahl and Suckstorf think il
can't be dided.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
MORRIS LUTHERANS.
SWELL MEMBERSHIP
5S1
Five Families Ask Admission to
Synod Church at Regular
Business Meeting 90

Another step in the phenomenal
growth of the Norwegian Synod Luth-
eran church in Morris was taken at
the annual business meeting Monday
when five families, four of which
live in this city and the other in the
country near town, made application
for membership. Rev. Thornell,
pastor of the church who is attending
Luther Seminary at Hamline, was
present at the meeting. Reports for
the year were read and other matters
were discussed. II
The Synod Lutheran church in Nor
ris is one of the old established con-
gregations in the city. Although it is
one of the smallest in point of mem
bership the growth during the past
year has been remarkable. During
the past ten months nine families
have been admitted to membership and
the voting strength of the church has
been increased to twenty-five. Only
male adults are given a vote. The
denomination owns it's own church
building in Morris and is self-sustain-
ing. It's members point with pride
to the fact that for some time it has
not been necessary to solicit financial
aid from anyone outside of the regur
lar members. Rev. Thornell is the
resident pastor, having come here last
June. He is an especially gifted
young man and is tireleess worker in
the religious field. .r.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
FATHER SUICIDES;
SON DEFENDS ACT
Eloquence Produces Contagion
of Tears as Son Sways Aud
ience at Funeral Bier

C. C. Peterson, prominent Grand
Rapids business man, startled the
mourners and others who had gathered
at his fathers funeral at Crookston
one day last week. The dead man
was 83 years of age and had COM
mitted suicide when he realized his
condition was incurable. Slowly the
son arose to preach the funeral SER
mon in accordance with a promise
made several years ago. His pro-
nouncements were the most remark
able ever heard at any funeral in Min
nesota for he defended his fathers s
act and spoke with an eloquence that
brought a contagion of tears. Rev.
Francis Erickson, a prominent Crooks
ton pastor, proceeded Mr.. Erickson in
the funeral grafton and asked that no
judgement be passed on the act of the
man who sought relief from pain
through the door of death.
Mr.. Peterson is the manager of the
Itasca Dry Goods Co. at Grand Rapids
where he is a prominent and success
full business man. The father had
shot himself through the temple while
sitting in chair in his room. He
had been a sufferer from a chronic
ailment for years, and for the past
three years had not known moment
without pain. He used 32-caliber
revolver. Five of the shells had
failed to explode The sixth one was
discharged, bringing instant death. In
his funeral oration the son eulogized
the father and described him as q
sturdy oak which had scattered its
acorns and had summoned the wood
man, Death, to remove its shattered
trunk.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
LEAGUE ORGANIZED
TO ENFORCE LAWS
Fears Regarding Breach of Liq-
uor Laws in County Causes
'Dry" Forces to Act

If there are any individuals in Ste
vens county who wish to take the
short cut to prosperity via the blind
pig route they will find the road doub-
ly hard because an enforcement
league whose sole purpose it is to
discourage such enterprises was or
ganized in Morris Tuesday afternoon.
1t is to be known as "The Stevens
County Law Enforcement League"
and it has plenty of sinews of war
with recruits and officers in every
city, village and hamlet in the coun-
ty.
The organization was effected at a
meeting of about thirty interested
persons at the Triangle Club rooms in
the Spooner block. All parts of the
county were represented and every
member was fired with the grim de-
termination to do everything possible
for the good of the cause. Speeches
were made by County Attorney Cherry,
J. H. Devenney, A. A. Stone, Sr.,
T. A. Stever, Henry .Nobbs and F.
J. Jones. When it came to selecting
officers ]. H. Devenney was unanim-
ously chosen president; Henry Nobbs.
secretary, and F. A. Stever, trea-
surer. Vice presidents were chosen
in the persons of Britt, of Chokio ;
Spaulding, of Alberta; Woodcock, of
Donnelly, and the committee at Han
cock will name it's vice president at a
later meeting.
An executive committee consisting
of nine members from various parts of
the county was named. This COM
mittee will meet regularly once a
month to hear any complaints and to
investigate alleged law violations, and
to handle any other business deemed
proper.
So far no charges of liquor law
violations have been heard in the
county. None such cases were laid
before the recent grand jury but the
"dry," forces had fears and so it was
thought best to be prepared for action
in case it becomes necessary. can
ounce of prevention is better than a
pound of cure," said one of the or
ganiZers Yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Two Were Baptized

Ruth Helen, the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Knutson who live
on the Watson farm two miles south
east of the city, was baptized Mon
day afternoon according to the rites
of the Synod Lutheran church. Rev.
ThorneIl was the officiating pastor.
Hans Helgeson and Johanna Helgeson
acted as sponsors.
Sunday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Peterson in this
city the newest arrival in the Peter
son family was given christening
when the child received the name of
Walter Max Peterson. Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Vinje, Miss Katherine Sivertson
and Nels Olson were the sponsors in
whose presence Rev. Thornell per-
formed the ceremonies.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
new PARTNER FOR
MORRIS AUTO FIRM
Alberta Grain Dealer Buys In
terest with Grove & Lee in
Overland Agency

Guy Stewart, popular grain dealer
at Alberta, has bought a one-third in
terest in the garage and business of
the Morris Auto Garage Co. The deal
was completed last week following an
inventory of the properties. Mr..
Stewart is on the ground and will
give personal attention to the busi-
ness. He has charge of the selling
department.
Up till about ten days ago Mr..
Stewart conducted a grain implement
and coal business at Alberta. He has
disposed of his elevator to an Alberta
stock company which will remodel the
building and be ready for business in
about month. Mr.. Stewards fami-
ly IS still at Alberta but he expects
to bring them here early in the sum-
mer.
Mr.. Stewards advent into the auto
business in Morris was the signal for
a number of changes at the garage.
The working force will be reorgan-
lied and an expert repair man will
join the present crew. The business
Office received some attention this
week when the wall between the office
and stock room was removed and a
large show case displaying auto re-
pair parts and accessories was in
stalled. Four touring cars have been
received and the first four buyers will
have immediate delivery. Other cars
are on the way.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Morris Potatoes in Demand

Francis Halbe, well known farm
er living near this city, brought in
600 bushels of potatoes Monday which
he shipped to party in Nebraska.
Mr.. Halbe has large amount of pot
atoes on hand and is waiting for bet7
ter prices. At the present time pot
atoes are facing a rather weak mar
ket, due to the release of large hold.
ings all over the country. The pota-
toes Mr.. Halbe shipped to Nebraska
will be used for seed.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

handsome brick structure which is to
be occupied as a butcher shop.
L. C. Spooner is the owner. of the
pool hall building and has promised
to repaint and decorate the interior
in any manner to suit the new tenants.
Mr.. Carney is making plans today
and the decorators will be at work
within a few days.
Mr.. Abrams left for his home at
Oshkosh, Wis, Monday morning and
will spend a month with relatives
there. He expects to return to Morris
later in the summer to wind up some
of his business affairs.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
BUYS WiIlmar Produce House

N. F. Johnson, of Cokato, president
of the Stevens County Produce Co.. Z,
last eek closed deal for the J. B.
Agen interests at Willmar. The Agen
company is one of the largest produce
companies in this section of the state
and the transfer of the business
places Mr.. johnson in control of the
majority of the produce companies
from Waverly to Morris on the Great
Northern. Associated with him in
the WilImar enterprise are j. C.
Phifer, of Benson, and John Porten,
of this CITY,
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Mission Wen Attended

A weeks mission began last Sun
day morning at Assumption church in
this city and every meeting so far has
been we'll attended. Reverends De-
vine, Foesterr and Eberts are con-
ducing the mission which was under
taken for the renewal of the religious
life of the parish.
The mission is series of religious
instructions and exercises given by
the above priests who have especially
prepared themselves for the work.
Many protestants as we'll as people
who have no church affiliations at all
have attended and have become quite
deeply interested.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
TRI-STATE SECURES
HOLMLAND CORNER
Twin City Company will Erect
Handsome Telephone Ex-
change in Morris

An important real estate deal was
closed in Morris Wednesday afternoon
when the Tri State Telephone Co..
purchased the Holmlund hotel property
on Sixth street. The deal has been
pending for several weeks and was
finally negotiated by Attorney George
Beise.
The company plans the erection of
handsome two-story telephone ex-
change building to be used exclusively
by the Tri-State company. Removal
of the Northwestern hotel and the ad-
joining building will be begun within
a few days.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Sheridan FIaherty Injured

A telephone message from st. Paul
early yesterday morning brought news
of the severe injury of Sheridan
Flaherty, son of Judge and Mrs. S.
A. Flaherty. The young man fell on
an icy walk and sustained injuries to
the head. At last reports, he is re-
covering nicely. Judge Flaherty,
who is holding court at Orvonville,
was summoned and Mrs. Flaherty left
here yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Teachers Elected

At a meeting of the school board
this week all the teachers in the city
public schools were unanimously
elected. 1t is understood several of
the teachers cannot accept, having
decided to go elsewhere for next year.
The schools close this afternoon for
the spring vacation, one week.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Doctor Suffers Blood Poison

DR.. Hulburd was confined to his
home yesterday with a serious case
of blood poison in the finger. The
matter threatened serious consequences
for a time but the doctor feels much
better TODAY.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Beat the Price Boosters

G. W. Suckstorff has received a
new shipment of rugs and carpets
for which he has been waiting for
some time. The stock was bought
before the recent raise in prices and
he has exceptionally good bargains
to offer. See him about your rug and
carpet purchases. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
Higbie Talks at Tintah

Supt. E. C. Higbie, Prof. Wood
man and the Misses Potter and John
son of the Morris university farm
school attended the big farmers
meeting at Tintah last Saturday at
which time market day was organ
lied and other matters of interest. to
farmers and village folks were dis
cussed and planned. Messrs. HigbIe
and Woodman gave talks on agricul-:
tural matters and drainage. Miss
johnson was in charge of the women =
section. Large crowds gathered at
Tintah and the meetings were we'll,
attended.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Mrs. Henry Felz and daughter Har-
riet, of Herman, were here to spend
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Henrietta
Knupple.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Mrs. A. G. Anderson, of Starbuck,'
was a guest at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. A. Olson from Saturday to
Tuesday while on her way to reside
on claim near Havre, Mont. 4
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

F. M. Haight has begun remodel
ing the interior of his seven-room
residence on Pacific avenue near
Tenth street. A Encouragement of the
floor plan is desired and some of the
modern conveniences will be provided.
Mrs. Tim Maloney has been seri-
ously i'll this week and Mr.. Maloney
was obliged to absent himself from
work at the Cole Offices. She is a
little better today and it is hoped her
recovery will be speedy and perma-
nent.
j. E. Litschauer has rented the
Max Trantow building formerly oc-
cupied by saloon and will open a
temperance parlor. He will be ready
for business Saturday morning when
he will have full line of soft drinks
and cigars. Litschauer has a wide
acquaintance in Morris and is highly
popular with his friends.
Rev. A. Olson was called to Scandia
Monday morning on an unusually sad
errand to a nome where death had en-
tered three times in the space of less
than three years. In the afternoon
he conducted the funeral of the late
Martin Larson, son of Peter Larson,
well known farmer in Scandia. De
ceased was % years of age, and death
was due to tuberculosis. His death
was the third in the Larson family
and Rev. Olson oficiated at all the
funerals.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Mrs. HaWkinson, of Litchfeld, has
been the guest of her sister. Mrs. S..
A. Flaherty, in this city several days
this week. She accompanied Mrs.
Flaherty to st. Paul yesterday morn
ing. 60
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Mrs. A. S. Cole is on the sick lis
with an an attack of bronchial pneu
monia.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31
CITY NEWS ITEMS
S. A. sSiverts Jr. spent Sunday and
Monday in Minneapolis.

N. Vinje went to Minneapolis Tues
day morning where he spent day on
business matters.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Editor and Mrs. j. C. Morrison
returned from Madison, S. D. or
Monday.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Several cases of measles are re
ported in the city.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Pictures mouldings in all the newest
designs at Suckstorff's furniture
store. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-03-31

Commissioners report on page s.