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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

REV. SUMNER VISITED HERE
Rev. Frederick A. Sumner, president
of Talladega college, Talladega, Ala,
was in the city Wednesday for a visit
with old acquaintances. He had been at
Minneapolis the previous week attending
a meeting of the American Missionary
society. Rev. Sumner was pastor of the
Congregational church of this city a
number of years ago. He spoke at that
church Wednesday evening. before a very
large audience, and after the meeting
a reception was held in the church par
lOrS in his honor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

I.OCAI1 GIRL HAS LEG AMPUTATED
Miss Martha Schaffer, aged l6 years.
sister of Frank SchaHer of this city. was
taken to the univerAity hospital at Min
neapolis the middle of this week and she
was to submit to an operation there yes
terday for the amputation Of one leg.
which was injured in Il fall at st. Cloud
some time ago. Infection set in in the
bone and her condition became such that
an operation was necessary to save her
1ifa
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
|STUB ALLISON BARRED FROM
ATHLETICS

Stub Allison, captain of the Carleton
football team, who is we'll known to Lit
tie Falls baseball fans and others, is out
of sportsdom at Carleton college, having
been barred from al athletics as result
Of playing Independent football a week
ago Sunday at Minn< <apolis. Upon being
questioned in regard to his violation Of
the intercollegiate rules he admitted hav-
ing played. The authorities at hamline
college were the ones who discovered
that Allison had played at Minneapolis
and they notified the Carleton board,
which promptly too;. the above action.
Allison was considered the brightest
star in Carleton spe~tsdom and was hail
ed as the best of all ends who ever
played on Mortified eleven. He grad
yates from Carleton next spring.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Two young men from Brainerd were in
the city Wednesday getting 'pickled'
and while in a local eating house they
became rather obnoxious and the pro-
prietor had to give one Of them severe
thrashing before he succeeded in getting
rid of them
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
MUNJCPAL:COu

For failing to send his 15-year-0h son
Frank to school Joe Kullas was fined 80
and costs or 10 davs in jail, by Judge
Lyon in municipal court Saturday morn
ing. Sentence was suspended for % days,
on the condition that he send his son to
school He must pay the costs of the
case, however. :, 5.sE:5;
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
HUNTERS SHOULD WATCH FOR
DUCKS WITH BANDS ON LEGS \

DUCKS WITH BANDS ON LEGS =.
l Should you happen to- find on the .ae<
of any wild duck you may kil Sgll,.s.
out hunting this fall, an aluminium, band
bearing a number and request that the
U. S. department Of Agriculture be noti-
fed, send the same in to the department
at once. together with statement as to
when and where you got the bird and
the circumstances.
The department is endeavoring to get
information as to the longevity Of these
birds and as to the routes of migration
They have released a large number Of
wild ducks in the vicinity of Salt Lake,
Utah, where duck sickness was preva-
lent which killed thousands of the birds
and of which those which were marked
and released had been cured. The de-
partment is desirout of getting reports
to determine the complete recovery of
these birds.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Geo. Ogilvie, who has been trainmas-
ter for them. p. on the ST. Paul division
for several years, and who has made this
city his headquarters quite great deal,
has been superseded by. J. ID. Flanni-
gan, a conductor on the Lake Superior
division. Mr. Ogilvie's many friends
here, with whom he was very popular,
will regret to see him leave
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Photographer C. w. Anderson is now
nicely located at 112 First st. N. E., and
has a fine up-to-date studio. His work
is of an exceptionally high order. The
class Of work he turns out is far above
the average and at moderate prices.
Step in and look at samples of his
work.-Adv
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

On the first of November the local
gymnasium, which has been kept open
for shower baths this summer, will be
closed for the season. The directors
will hold meeting soon and it will pro-
badly be reopened for the winter about
the middle of next month.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Services will be held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Locks of Twin Lakes
Sunday afternoon, beginning at o'clock
by Rev. Elof Peterson. After the SER
vices a lunch will be served. All are
welcome to attend
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

The new technical high school at st.
Cloud. which has t.cen under course Of
construction this summer. is nearly
ready and will be ready for occupancy
during the first part of November, Super
intendent Maxon has announced.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DEAD
William H. Gardner of Cass Lake,
former resident of Little Falls. passed
away Monday morning from cancer, af-
ter an illness covering period of two
years. After leaving Little Falls de-
ceased went to Bowlus, where he oper-
ated hotel for a short time, then going
to Brainerd and from there to Cass
Lake. He is survived by his wife. two
daughters and brother and sister. He
was an uncle of Senator Geo. H. Gardner
of Brainerd. The remains were inferred
at Rrainerd
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

down here yesterday afternoon by a
constable from that place and placed IN
charge of the county officials here until
such time as he can have a hearing on
a charge of incorrigibility, preferred by
his mother. He had a preliminary hear
ing before Justice Newcomb at Motley.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Barney Burton has wild duck which
seemingly has become domesticated. It
was kept with some tame ducks and now
is as tame as any of them and follows
the flock. 1t makes no attempt to fly
away.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

While getting off the train here last
Wednesday, a girl who was being taken
to the state training school for girls at
,Sauk Centre, was seized with an epilep-
tic fit, necessitating the calling Of a ply
ssiciau.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY
A number of new books have been
placed On the shelves at the library re-
Gently. Including three volumes Of new
fiction in the rent collection and ten new
fiction that belong to the library
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
BAPTIST CHURCH

10:30-a. m. Every morning sermon will
bear upon our great Winters campaign.
Subject: Victory Over Self in Prayer
1900 Sunday school. Glasses for all
ages. E@, ~ =
6:30 Young Peoples meeting. Topic:
Manhood and WOmanhOod. u
7:3O "Anathema." A welcome to al1.S.s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

The 14-months-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Splittorf of Culdrum was
brought to St. Gabriels hospital here
Sunday, suffering with a broken elbow.
The arm will be permanently affected by
the injury
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

GRAIN PRICES STILL SOARING
/, Grain prices have taken an enormous
jump during the past week, No. l wheat
going from $1.6S to $3.50 since last Thurs
day evening. Patent flour is now $50
per hundred, 40 cents higher than a week
ago, and rye -four is up 30 cents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY DEAD
News has been received here of the
death of Frank kusterman, one of the
old settlers of this county, at his home
in Swan River. Death was due to heart
failure. The funeral will be held at
North Prairie but TIE time could not be
learned.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
CHURCH FAIR AT PIERZ SUNDA 1
!. = AND MONDAY. -

CE1URCE FAIR AT P1ERZ SUNDA
AND MONDAY ---
5. A church festival will be held at the
large hall at St. Joseph's paroch1af
school at Pierz, Sunday and Monday,
October % and 30. for the benefit Of St.
Joseph's church. Pierz
i The usual attractions such as fish pond,
knife rack, doll rack. etc. will be oper-
ated in connection with the fair and
booths and stands will be erected and
all kinds of refreshments will be served
for the accommodation Of the patrons
DiAner and supper will also be served at
25 cents for adults and Is cents for chill
rdren. Band concerts will be held in the
forenoon and afternoon of both days.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Congressman C. A. Lindbergh left on
Monday evening for San Louis Obispo,
Calf, having received word that his
daughter, Mrs. Loren B. Roberts, who
is ill with tuberculosis there, is in
critical condition.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

J. Whittinger who has been operating
a branch cigar factory here for his
brother-in-law, julius Adams of St.
Cloud, has moved it into the G.. E. Carl
son building on Second street southwest.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Clarence Hinckle. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. ]. Hinckle, had his shoulder fractured
the first of the week. 1t was necessary
to perform an operation on the shoulder
Tuesday, at the St. Gabriels hospital
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

The board of county commissioners
will meet on Tuesday, November Il, :tn-
stead Of on November Z, as election day
comes on the 7th. 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
Lutheran lions Congregation, Rev. F..
J. Oehlert, pastor, 400 Third avenue
northeast. Sunday services: services at
Randall at 10 O'Clock a. m. Services in
the city at 2:30 p. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
HAD BANQUET AT THE
BUCKMAN

The Morrison County Bar association
held a banquet at the Buckman hotel
Wednesday evening, at which all men,
bers of the bar in this county except
Wilson and Clark of Royalton and E. P.
Adams of this city were present. Judge
j. A. Roeser, Court Reporter Woodward
and Clerk of Court A. NJ Stoll were also
present. These banquets are held every
time there is session of district court
here. After the banquet Wednesday eve
ming all were guests at theatre party.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
LUTHER LEAGUE

The Luther league of the Swedish
Lutheran church viii be entertained at
a social meeting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. W. Carlson, Broadway and
Meeting begins at 8 p. m. Refreshments
will be served and special program
has been arranged. All are invited to
attend.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Abe Van Praag, a former resident of
Little Falls, who is now travelling sales
man for the kohler-Heinrichs company,
makers of billiard tables, ETC., was in --.e
city the middle of tie week on business
and for a visit with old acquaintance.
He now makes his home in Minneapolis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been issued the
past week to John Sobiech and Rose
Wisniewski; John J. Wandro and He'd
wig Otremba; Casimir Blomske and Lucy
Plack; Albert Chouinard and Elizabeth
Tretter; Frank Kastonek and Helen He'd
lund. ~:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

The Gliding club was entertained at a
dance at the Elks haf Tuesday evening,
by Messrs. and Mesdames Geo. NJ 1or-
don. Harry Halsetn, Frank Kiewel and
H. W. Venners.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

A. Ray of Minneapolis was in the city
on business Tuesday, and while here
move here if he can find one that is suit
able. ' p
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

The little son of John c. Hughes Of
this city is reported quite i'll.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Sheriff Felix is confined to his home
with light attack of pneumoni
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

YANTA-To Mr. and Mrs. Tom Yanta,
Fifth street and Second street south
west, Wednesday,, October q, a 3daueh-
ter -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
WILSON HEADQUARTERS OPEN
EVERY DAY-PAY IT A VISIT

HV12Ie1 10<1 II Il Z n n 1ol1
Beginning tomorrow the Wilson club
Of this city, which has it's headquarters
in the Richard building on First street
northeast, will be open every afternoon
and evening. Everyone is invited to
visit the clubroons and to get literature
concerning the campaign which will be
distributed there. The headquarters will
be maintained until after the election is
over
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

John Ernst, farmer residing near 40
chester, who has been visiting with a
daughter and other relatives at .Pierz for
some time, passed away there yesterday
morning, after a short illness. He was
81 years of age The remains were
brought to this city yesterday afternoon
and were shipper to Rochester last eve:-
ming on No. IL - -'..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
REPORT Of CIVIC LEAGUE /
$513.64 EXPENDED DURING 1856 FOR
RELIEF OF POOR AND DIS -
.=.. ,s- TRESSED

Below is given a report Of the secretary
of the Civic league for 1876 This re-
port was presented at the meeting of the
league held last evening, together with
the committee reports. No particulars
were available as the meeting was held
after going to press. The secretary $
report shows a total of $S56.42 received
by the league, expenditures amounting
to $573.64 and a balance on hand of .2S2.7S,
which is very good showing. Following
is the complete report:
Roooir%S
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
BORN

POST-To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Post OF
Randall, Thursday. October e, 4 son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
DIED

George Orvis, father Of Mrs L. J.
Marshall of this city, and with whom
he was making his home, passed away
Tuesday, death beirg due to old age.
He was nearly 81 years of age.
Deceased was born in Ontario, Canada,
October 81, 1885. He has lived at various
places in the northwest for the past If
teen years and during the last eight
years has lived with his daughter.
He is survived by a son, Harrison 3.
Riley of Chicago and a daughter, Mrs.
Marshall.
Funeral services were held from the
Congregational church yesterday after
noon at 8 O'Clock. Rev. Philip E.. Greg
ory ofhciating. The remains were taken
to Minneapolis for interment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER NEXT
TUESDAY

Next Tuesday, October 81, is the last
registration day before the general cleo
1ion and all those who did not vote at
the primaries and those who have not
voted before but who are elegible to vote
at the general election, should register
at that time. Those who have moved
from one precinct to another since the
primaries should also register in their
new precinct. The polling places. which
will be located in the usual places, will
be open all day Tuesday.
Voters who will not be at home on
election day can get a certificate from
the election judges on registration day
in person or by proxy, which entities
them to vote anywhere in the state that
they may be at the time of the election.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Receipts -
Balance on hand from last years. S.S3
lSl5 tag day 16o.Uz
Received from the city ........... 17O.0O
Benefit at Victor theatre ......... Is. 90
Received from poor fund ............ 81. rs
Membership fees NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1910
Private donations Observation-Disclosures. 1900
1916 tag day ........................ -o4.i'
, Total. .$So6. A.
Disbursements
Last years bills .....................$1 10.1
This includes provisions. clothing,
fuel and house furnishings for those
in need and bill of $500 at the or
phanage for the care of some chill
dren. whose mother was sent to the
university hospital
Nursing ................ ............. ~. ~
This includes nurses salary and
livery bill, doctor, drug and hospital
bills.
Play grounds .......................... las. 10
This includes Mr.. Liljedahls and
Miss Sims salary and money expend-
ed for tennis and croquet sets, prizes
and treat for Field day.
Rlnk .............. ....:............... L. %
Running expenses INSTRUMENTATION. 900
This includes tags for 1915 and 1910
and advertising $780, Stationery and
membership cards, $500. Federation
dues and expenses of Deerwood con-
vention, $5.75.
Total. .o4
IOtal receipts ....................... .$ooo' a.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Mrs. Lucie Beauchaine, wife of Chas.
Beauchaine of Sixth street northeast,
passed away Tuesday at about $50 a. m.
from cancer, after lingering illness.
She was IS years of age.
Deceased has been resident of this
city for many years. She was born in
Canada in May, 1851. She is survived
by her husband and two adopted chill
dren, Chas J. Beauchaine and Mrs. M.
Heroux of this city.
The funeral was held from St. Fran
cis Xavier church yesterday morning
Rev. Fr. Lamothe officiating, and inter-
ment was in Calvary cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Mr.. Knutson has declined. stating that
he had already had made definite plans.
He says time is too precious to lose three
days in debate The latter remark
would hardly agree with the statement
that knutsOn has a cinch.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27
D0N0HUf nURLS DEBATE Def
REJhvTs THE OFFER
SAYS HIS DATES ARE ALREADY
FILLED

Sebeka, Mimi, Oct. 2-W F. Dono-
hue, democratic candidate for congress.
has challenged Harold Knutson, the re-
publican nominee, to series of three or
more joint debates on the issues of the
campaign. One of the meetings to be
held in St. Cloud. knutson's home town.
and the others to be agreed upon as the
candidates see fit. The telegram sent by
Mr. Donohue to Mr.. Knutson is as fol-
lows:
'Sebeka. Minn., Oct. "a, 1916.
+'Hon. Harold knutson, Republican Can
tlidate for Congress- St. Cloud:
II hereby challenge you to meet me in
three or more if you desire. joint de-
bates, to debate the issues of this cam
paign; one of said meetings to be held
at St. Cloud; the others in cities in this
congressional district as you may select,
each OF us to pay one-half the expenses
of said meetings If you accept this
challenge I will cancel all my other
dates, which may conflict with said meet
ings. You will kindly answer at once.
Nv. F. Donohue
democratic Candidate for Congress,
''Melrose, Mimi"
Il am willing to leave the verdict of
this campaign entirely to the people and
I believe this is the most effective means
of bringing this about" Mr. Donohue
said.
In this manner the people are able
TO judge for themselves which set of
principles shall prevail
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-10-27

Difference eliminating the 5....... &a3.l9
With the elimination of the five sharp
decreases from the table. 1t will be seen
that the rate of decrease on the agEfe-
gate would be less than three per cent,
and with eight more Of those receiving
decrease under the proposed rate 1t
would more than wipe out the total de-
crease. ,5-,-
After going over the above figures does
it seem to you Mr.. Light User and nr
Citizen who might want to use lights,
that the proposed rate is substantial
reduction to light pltrons generally or
that it is an equitable adjustment?
The Herald editor, who is ALSO the
signer of the minority report, still thtaks
not t-~.... 6 -E.as-
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-06-29
Autoist Killed at Grade CroSsinu.

Boulder.-Thrown 100 feet when
his automobile was struck and demol-
ishcd by a Denver lnterurban car, Al
exander G. Metzger of Bosler, Wyo,
fell under the wheels of the electric
car and was fatally crushed at a
crossing about onc-half mile north of
Broomfield. He died in less than half
an hour, while he was being rushed
in another automobile to doctors
office at Lafayette. Witnesses de
clared that Metzger was apparently
trying to beat the electric car to the
crossing and arrived on the tracks
Immediately in front of the car.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-06-29
New French Army Helmet.

SiNty-four operations are necessary
in making one of the steel helmets
that the French soldiers wear. The
first step. says Pcarsons Magazine, is
stamping out disks from great sheets
of steel. \ machine that cXcrts pres
sure of one hundred and iifty tons.
and can cut out 1000 disks IL day.
does that work.
Each disk is placed under shnp-
Ing machine. which presses the disk
into the form of Il helmet with n
broad rim. Polishing and cutting ma
chimes remove all Irregularities in the
helmet, after which holes are punched
In the crown-Some for ventilation
purposes. others for fastening on the
rcgimcntal crest.
Each helmet is cleaned and dipped
In n special mixture that makes it Il
dull, inconSpicuouS BLUSH gray. 4
lining and leather chin straps are
then fastened on, and the helmet Is
complete. Since the French troops
have begun to Wear helmets the num-
Der of deaths from wounds In the
head has decreased TO remarkable
extent.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1916-06-29
LOOKED ON IT AS A ISLAM
Poet Found Reflection on His Writ.
in9s in Picture Put on Exhibition
by Painter.

Tearing along the street. my friend
Nj, who is but a litiieknown poet
and novel writer, encountered me with
flashing eyes and threatening mien.
| stopped him and asked, "Whatever
IS the matter?"
''Th" matter is" he reioincd furious
~, that ! am going 10 his house to
punch his head
Whose head:"
"Why. that scoundrclS the painter
j. Owing to a personal grudgc
against me, he has made me ridiculous
In the face Of the world
GLOW is that:"
"Why, | just came from the per
manent exhibition Of paintings. He
has exhibited Il picture there called
THE Alleg"ry of sleep A man is
in an armchair with his head inClin-
ing on his breast and his arms droop-
Ing. He is sleeping profoundly, and
holds. CIaSprd in his right hand. II half
opened buok-lhe last volume of my
poems. with my portrait appearing on
the cover