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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22

The Wood schools will observe
Christmas at the schoolhouse in
Wood Sunday evening, with short
program appropriate to this season
Of the year. There will be Christ.
mas tree, and Santa Claus is also ex.
pected to make short call and the
children will be given treat OF
candies, nuts, etc. This entertain
ment was arranged on rather short
notice, but it will be worth your
while to attend, and be sure and
bring the little folks. All are most
cordially invited to be present and
enjoy the evening.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22
BUTTE VALLEY ITEMS
A Merry Christmas to all.
Winter is here in real earnest.


Winter is here in real earnest.
H. E. Muth butchered porker
Tuesday.
Mrs. Muth called on Mrs. Albers
Monday morning.
Henry Muth and family spent Sun
day at the Bigler home.
Rolla Hedrick spent Sunday at
Rose Blossom Ranch.
Jack Williams who has been stay
ing at the Peterson home is now near
O'Kreek.
Mrs. Hedrick spent Monday with
Mrs. Albers while Ed and Will went
to Winner.
Hedricks spent Thursday evening
at the Orr home listening to the new
silvertone they Just received.
T. II, Green and family of White
River accompanied by Louis Andrea
and wife spent Sunday at Rose Bios
som Ranch.
Writ Peterson was a business caller
at Rankius and Hedricks. Saturday
afternoon while on his way to Wood
TO attend teachers meeting.
Cattle buyers from Carter are out
here lately and have bought several
head from different stockmen. They
say they never saw so many cattle as
are in the country now.
We saw number of coyote hunters
in here this week and would be glad
to see them often as the coyotes are
numerous. The cotton tails can't
thrive for them, neither can the far
mers chickens.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22

The cold last week was rough on
Hedricks and Vaughens cars. While
returning from Orchard Ranch, Wills
car froze up and he had to leave it at
the Vaughen home. The next morn.
ing on arising there was car strand.
ed near Hedricks, on investigating it
was found to belong to Mack Vaughen
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22

+. L. Dawson, who homesteaded in
Butte Valley, arrived here Wednes
day to visit for short time with his
old neighbors and friends. He has
been working in Lyman county Tor
some time past.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22

II began to snow Monday night
and the ground is covered with sew.
eral inches Of snow at this writing,
which will probably give US white
Christmas.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22
Ul S. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
For Week Ending December 20

Total precipitation from January
LIST, 1915, to date, 1914
Total precipitation for 1913 1876
Total precipitation for 1914, 1857.
Total precipitation for 1915, 32.42.
FRED G. KIRoH, Observer
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1916-12-22
Fair Association Statement.

Statement of the Mellette County
Agricultural and Fair Association for
the year 1916:
Concessions A7OC
Miscellaneous Collections 334.59
Balance on hand Nov. 30, 1915 s4.4e
Total, 466.Os
| S1sBURSEMENTs
Miscellaneous Premiums s13e. .7s
Rent Tor Grounds 1900
Miscellaneous Expenses 1928
Balance on hand Nov 30, 1916 267.O2
Total, 466.OS
List of officers for the year 1915:
j. T. Hooking, president; Fred C.
Kirch, vice president; j. b. Brown,
secretary; G. L. Watson, treasurer.
State of South Dakota,
County of Mellette. s.
j. B. Brown, being first duly sworn,
upon oath says:
That he is the duly appointed and
acting Secretary of the Mellette Coun
ty Agricultural and Fair Association,
with its principal office and place of
business in the town of Wood, S. D.;
That said Association was organized
under the provisions of Article %,
chapter 3. of the Civil Code of 1903,
and that said statement Is made in
compliance with chapter l42 of the
Laws Of 1913 of the State of South
Dakota.
That, a copy of the articles Of incor
poration OF said Association having
previously been filed, copy of the list
of officers OF the same for the year19l6
has also been filed with the County
Auditor Of Mellette County;
That the total receipts from all
sources for the year 1916 was the sum
of $486.0S.
That said Association held an eXhi-
bition and fair for three days, Septem
Der 2S, 20 and 80, 1916. within and for
the County Of Mellette;
That the sale of Intoxicating liquor
and all gambling devices were exclud-
ed from all tie fair grounds of said
fair for said year and the adjacent
territory thereto under its control;
That said Association has published
in the Mellette County Pioneer. a
newspaper published in said county,
detailed statement Of all its acts as
such corporation for the year 1915,
including list Of its officers and a
statement of its receipts and disburse
ments for said year and the time and
place of its annual meeting.
j. B. BROWN, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of December, 1916.
SEAL FRED C. KIRCH,
l.. S. Commissioner.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
wMDsroRM WAS DAMAGING

A windstorm, said to be one of the
worst in many years, visited this
vicinity Sunday, causing considera-
BILE damage to property. The storm
was general throughout the entire
state and other places suffered much
more than Little Falls.
The wind started Sunday morning
and before the middle Of thu after
noon the air was filed with dust which
was blown from the western plains.
In the evening it subsidized a trifle
but was raging again the next morn
ing and continued all day Monday
Although the street sprinkler was
kept busy all day the dust was blow:
ing clouds on the main streets of
the city and in practically every dis
play window down town the contents
were covered with layer of dust
Globes on the white way posts were
blown off and broken and in many
homes windows were blown out. In
one: home two windows on the front
porch were blown out, one of then
barely missing small child who wa:
playing on the porch.
From the country come reports Of
barns and other farm buildings being
blown over and other damage. Thu
dust situation was relieved somewha
in this vicinity Sunday afternoon by
a heavy shower of rain, but there
seems to be a repition Of this bran(
Of weather each day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
BOARD LETS SEWER Contract
SECOND STREET N. e. JOB GIVEN
TO AxEL SETTERSTROM
FOR $3.50

Axel Setterstrom Of this city was
awarded the contract for the construc-
tion of the Second street northeast
sewer for $3.50, Friday evening, by
the board of public works. Only one
Fraser s ' Of Minneapolis, for $2,74s:7s:
The board made an examination OF
the petition for the cement sidewalk
on Fourth street southwest and pre-
pared favorable report on same to
be forwarded to the city council.
No decision was reached as to the
kind of paving to use on First street
northeast, as some Of the owners have
indicated their preference of bitulithic
paving instead of concrete. The board
meets tonight again and the matter
will probably be decided then.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
CROKER TO FEDERAL PRISON |
SENTENCED TO FIFTEEN MONTHS
IN I.EAvENW0RTH FOR vIO-
LATION OF MANN ACT

E. A. Croker was sentenced to
fifteen months in the federal peniten-
tiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, satur-
day, in federal court at Fergus Falls.
upon pleading guilty to violation of
the Mann white slave act.
Croker was first arrested at Br in.
erd on charge of securing money
under false pretenses, and was sen.
fenced to Is days in Jail here for that
offense. In the meantime C federal
officer swore out warrant against
him, charging him with a violation Of
the Mann act, by transporting Miss
Myrtle Broessels of this city from
st. Paul to Superior, Wis.,, for i'm
moral purposes.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
sCHLEUN1NG GETS ADDITIONAL
FINE AND JAIL, SENTENCE

A suspended sentence of 80 days in
the county Jail, and fines totaling
$143.26-this is what Eli Schleuning
of Morrill, got for conducting a blind
pig in that township. The Jail SEN
tence and fine Of $50 and costs,
amounting to $65.26, was meted out
by District Judge Roeser Of st. Cloud
late Thursday afternoon, on the de.
fendant's plea Of guilty to the charge
Of selling liquor to a minor. He was
fined on the other two charges of sell.
ing liquor without a license, in NUM-
cipal court. here.
In addition to the fine and Jail sen.
tence, Schleuning had to forfeit his
stock of "wet goods,'' consisting of
seven half-barrels of beer, a key of
gin, wine, etc., valued at over $40. All
this liquor was stroyed by the sheriff
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
HELD TO FEDERAL GRAND JURY
cHAs. REARD0N, P0sToFFICE
AND STORE ROBBER, BOUND
OVER BY CAMERON

Charles Reardon, alias Frank Call,
was held to the federal grand jury
Saturday night by U. S.. Commissioner
D. M. Cameron, after waving exam:
nation on charge of robbing a U. s.
Post0ffice at Clear Lake.
Reardon was arrested here Tuesday
night of last week by Hubert Fries.
niger, special agent for the N. P. He
had a supply Of postage and parcel
post stamps, some currency, checks
knives, razors, a watch, and other ar
ticles in his possession, and upon be-
ing questioned admitted having rob-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
ST. CLOUD LINES UP WITH us
FOR JEFF HIGHWAY

The local men who made the auto.
mobile trip to St. Cloud last week to
boost for the retention Of the origin
ally chosen route of the Jefferson Me-
mortal highway succeeded in getting
st. Cloud to promise it's support in
favor of the designated route. Their
decision to this effect came when it
became apparent that they would
lose the highway if Little Falls and
other towns along the proposed route
should lose it. They agreed to have
representatives at the meeting at
Wadena this week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

I wish to announce that I am en-.
gagged as midwife in this city, holding
diploma and state license, and can
handle any case. When in need of
this service, call Mrs. Regina Krzan,
Phone 35S-L, 400 9Th St. Sc, city 50-12
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
CALF JUMPS INTO RIVER

A calf which it was said belonged
to farmer named stenberg, who lives
northwest of this city, jumped into
the river from the north wagon bridge
Saturday. The owner was bringing
the calf to the market and, as he was
crossing the bridge, the calf leaped
from the wagon, over the bridge rail
ing into the river. It swan ashore
and was recovered by it's owner.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

bed the Clear Lake postoffce and a
soft drink parlor at Staples. He also
confessed to having broken his parole
from the North Dakota state peniten-
tiary.
A deputy marshal took Reardon to
Minneapolis, where he will remain in
Jail until his trial comes up.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
HOSE co. NO. 1 ELECTS

HOSE co. NO. ELECTS
At the annual meeting of Hose
company No. l Monday evening the
old officers were reelected for the en-
suing year as follows:
Foreman-Henry Smith.
Assistant-A. M. Stoll.
Secretary-W. J. Billstein.
Treasurer-L. w. Vasaly.
Delegate to state convention at
Chisholm !. Billstein.
Alternate-F. D. Leblanc.
|: After the meeting the members en-
ioyed a fine lunch.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
LOCALS LOSE FIRST GAME
The Little Falls baseball team W.

The E1Ct1e FANS baseba11 team was
handed a goose-egg in its first game
Sunday afternoon at Fl. Ripley. The
game ended with the count standing
3 for Ft. Ripley. and 0 for the locals.
LaForce's pitching for the up river
team was a feature of the game.
He got sixteen strikeouts and allowed
but one hit, which was on a blunder
by another player.
Little Falls lined. up as follows:
Longley CT, 2b; Liliedahl 3b; Tanner
G; Lauermann 1b; Gourd p; Rasicot
If; Meyers IS; Levin 2b-cf.
Gourd, who pitched for the locals,
was found for five safe bingles.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
GREEN PRAIRIE FARMERS MEET

GREEN PRAIRIE FARMERS MEET
A meeting OF the Green Prairie
Farmers club was held at the school
house Friday evening. A large
crowd was present ana good pro
gram was given, including a very in
teresting talk by Prof. =. E. Chap
man, poultry expert with the extern
sion division Of the state university,
on that subject.
Two changes were made in the club =
constitution, one to permit any per-
son over eighteen years OF age to be.
come member OF the club. Before
the membership was limited to the male
Sc xonly. The other change makes
it possible for the club to change its
constitution by a two-thirds vote OF
the members present at a. meeting
Under the old rule It required a two.
third vote of all members Of the club
The Green Prairie club has beer
very active since it's organization and
they are planning big things for the
future, including a big picnic this
summer, which will likely be held a,
Green Prairie Fish lake. The club
will also help support a baseball team
which they claim will be the fastest
that has ever been turned out BY
country folks in this vicinity.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
JOE GRAVES GOES TO MONTANA

Long Prairie Leader: Baseball low
ers in this section of the state will be
interested in the announcement that
Joe Graves, the sensational Indian
pitcher of the 1915 Long Prairie team,
has signed with the semi-professional
club at Geraldine, Montana, and left
for the western town on Tuesday Of
last week. Joe is to receive a salary
Of $3.50 per month and is with club
which will have on it's roster some Of
the best amateur and college players
of the middle west.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

we are Offering some very NICE: Reg
istered bulls to the dairymen of Nor
rison county, mo. to l year old, all
from Elmwood Quidee Johanna King
I'd, grandson of the Champion Bull
you read so much about. We will sell
at prices too low to publish, quality
considered. If interested, write or
come and see for yourself. Amelia
Hodorff, Rt. 2, Royalton, MINI.
ADV 1912.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
MARRIED AT SFdIBLE

Ellry~ Rudolph, son of Mr.. and Mrs
K. NJ. Rudolph of Clough town, and
Miss Ida Schneider Of Shible were
married at that place Friday. The
couple will make their nome on the
groom's farm in Clough town after
May Is.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
VICTORS TRIMMED BY SWAN
! VTTT,E

The Victor baseball team was de-
feated by the Swanville nine on the
West Side grounds Sunday afternoon
by score Of to !, in very fast
game. The defeat of the .locals was
laid to the lack of support, as the
pitchers, Lucking and Ploof, did
good work. Swanville got nine hits
and the locals three.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
BIG CROWD SEES SENIOR PI.A

A large. crowd turned out Friday
evening to witness the production.
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!", by the
senior class Of the high school, at
the high school auditorium. The
audience was well pleased with the
rendition Of the play.
Those who took part in the produc-
ton were Ovid .Belanger, Wells
Graham, Lowell Richie, Otto Lauer-
mann, Philo Penny, Cecil Beattie,
Geneva Raglan, Gladys Brown and
Lottie Raglan.
The high school orchestra furnish
ed several selections during the eve
ming and the girls glee club and
boys glee club and male quartet
also gave several numbers between the
acts, which were we'll received.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

A new plate glass front is being in
stalled in the store building occupied
by Pantzke Bros, grocers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

The local hardware stores will re-
main closed on payday evenings here
after. Payday evenings are on the
second and Fourth Wednesdays Of
each month.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
NEW PURIFYING SYSTEM TO BE
INSTALLED

Health Officer Chance announces
that before long Little Falls will be
supplied with absolutely pure water
by the Water Power company. They
will install filtration system Of the
very best kind, as soon as the west
wing of the dam is rebuilt, he states,
and the publication will be perfect.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

Be sure to read the Milo theatre g
ad on "The Battle Cry of Peace,' in
this issue.-Adv. 10-1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

GERMAN Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH
Lutheran Zion g Congregation. Rev.
F. j. Oehlert, pastor, 400 Third avenue
northeast. Sunday services: Services
at Buchanan at 1890 O'Clock a. m.
No services in the city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

DR.. Agnes Lewis and DR.. Henry
Lewis, Osteopathic Physicians, are at
their office over the First National
bank every Thursday afternoon. Tel
ephQne 340-J. ADV. 7-tf
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12
PIKE RAPIDS FARMERS MEET

The Pike Rapids Progressive assoc
citation held a meeting SATURDAY. eve
ming. G. E. Chapman, poultry expert
from the extension division of the
state university, gave talk on poul-
try. A short program was also given
and a popularity contest was pulled
off.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

Judge J. B. Himsl Of st. Cloud pre-
sided over the final hearing in the
probate case of the late Josiah Page.
The bequest to the county was allowed
in full, $4,000; and the bequest of the
city of Little Falls for a poor fund
was $745.17.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

Edwin Setter, aged IA, Of Brainerd,
fell into the river at that place while
fishing Saturday morning, 17nen he
was seized with an epileptic fit. Chief
Hang of this city has been asked to
watch for the body, as they have been
unable to find it in the river at Brain
erd.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

The city band gave it first Sunday
concert at the Pine Grove park Sun
day afternoon. A large number of
people turned out to hear them, de-
spite the bad windstorm that prevail
ed during the afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

The high school basket ball team
held a meeting Saturday afternoon
and elected Oscar Levin captain for
the ensuing year. Levin played forward
on the team last season and made an
enviable record for himself.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

At meeting Of St. Catharine 5
Guild of the Church of Our Saviour
recently Mrs. G. w. Thomas was elect
ed president, Mrs. James Gordon vice
president, Mrs. G. H. Brown secretary
and Mrs. G.. w. Massey treasurer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

Every lover of flowers, who believe:
themselves fully appreciative Of
portunity of securing an assortment.
prices: Is for SOC, IS for 800, post
paid. Cultural directions with each
order. G. II. Peterson, box 81, Fergus
Falls, MINI. --- Adv 10-1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

Rev. Charles H. Moss, several years
ago pastor of the Baptist church
here, is now pastor Of the Baptist
church at Maiden, Mass. He has the
largest Sunday school in New Eng
land. Mr.. Moss is a delegate to the
Northern Baptist convention meeting
in Minneapolis next week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Leigh Cary and
little daughter Of Welch were in the
city over Sunday with Mr.. Cary's par
ents here. They made they trip by
automobile, returning on Sunday. Mr..
Cary stated that the store and bank
which he and his brother, Forest, oper:
ate at Welch, are doing a very good
! business I'D,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-12

4AAAAN31AV
Lutheran Zion 8 Congregation. Rev.
F. j. Oehlert, pastor, 400 Third avenue
northeast. Sunday services: Services
at Buchanan at 1880 O'Clock a. m.
No services in the city,
Be sure to read the Milo theatre g
ad on "The Battle Cry Of Peace,' in
this issue.-Adv. 10-1
A new plate glass front is being in
stalled in the store building occupied
by Pantzke Bros, grocers.
The local hardware stores will re-
main closed on payday evenings here
after. Payday evenings are on the
second and Fourth Wednesdays of
each month.
DR.. Agnes Lewis and DR.. Henry
Lewis, Osteopathic Physicians, are at
their office over the First National
bank every Thursday afternoon. Tel
ephone 340-J. ADV. TT
The city band gave it first Sunday
concert at the Pine Grove park Sun
day afternoon. A large number OF
people turned out to hear them, de-
spite the bad windstorm that prevail
ed during the afternoon.
The high school basket ball team
held a meeting Saturday afternoon
and elected Oscar Levin captain for
the ensuing year. Levin played forward
on the team last season and made an
enviable record for himself.
At meeting of St. Catharine 8
Guild of the Church of Our Saviour
recently Mrs. G. w. Thomas was elect
ed president, Mrs. James Gordon vice
president, Mrs. G. H. Brown secretary
land Mrs. G. w. Massey treasurer.
Judge J. B. Himsl of St. Cloud pre-
sided over the final hearing in the
probate case of the late Josiah Page.
The bequest to the county was allowed
in full, $4,000; and the bequest Of the
city Of Little Falls for a poor fund
was $745.17.
Edwin Setter, aged IA, of Brainerd,
fell into the river at that place while
fishing Saturday morning, vneh he
was seized with an epileptic fit. Chief
Hang of this city has been asked to
watch for the body, as they have been
unable to find it in the river at Brain
erd.
Rev. Charles H. Moss, several years
ago pastor of the Baptist church
here, is now pastor of the Baptist
church at Maiden, Mass. He has the
largest Sunday school in New Eng
land. Mr.. Moss is delegate to the
( Northern Baptist convention meeting
in Minneapolis next week.
,! Mr.. and Mrs. W. Leigh Cary and
little daughter Of Welch were in the
city over Sunday with Mr.. Cary 8 par
lents here. They made they trip by
automobile, returning on Sunday. Mr.
) Cary stated that the store and banl
which he and his brother, Forest, oper
; ate at Welch, are doing a very goo(
business. .-., =:
i Every lover of flowers, who believ
themselves fully appreciative o
beauty should not overlook this op
portunity Of securing an assortmen
;of choice gladioli bulbs at these 1ov
{ lprices: Is for soc, 35 for $1.00, post
) lpaid. Cultural directions with eac
order. g. II. Peterson, box 81, Fergu
: Falls, MINI. Adv 70