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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
ELECTS OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting Of the Red
River Valley Development Associa-
ton which was held in connection
with the Farm Crops Show at Crook
ston, Thursday evening, Leslie Wei
ter, of Moorhead was chosen presi-
dent for the coming year. C. G. Sell
Wig, Crookston 1st vice president;
Supt. j. H. Hay, Thief River Falls,
End vice president; and ]. S. Hilleboe,
Warren, treasurer.
The place for the summer meeting
next year was not definitely decided
on, but it is thought that Detroit will
be chosen as it has put in a bid for
it,. e s'
Now that Warren is represented in
this association with an officer, this
city should endeavor to make ar
rangements with the officers of the
association to hold one of their sum
mer meetings here. There is no
question as to Warren being able to
entertain the developers in splendid
manner. The commercial club of this
city should look into this matter.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
STOCK BREEDERS MET
AT FARM CROP SHOW
J. s. Hilleboe, President Of the Box
vile Farmers Club, Presided
at One of the Sessions.

The progressive character of the
Boxville Farmers Club was fittingly
recognized at the Farm Crops Show
in Crookston, when j. S. Hilleboe,
the president of the Club, was asked
to preside at the session devoted to
the dairy interests, when a program
was presented under the auspices Of
the Red River Valley Live Stock
Breeders Association. Prof. G. Lar
sen, of Brookings, S. D., gave judg-
ing demonstration Of a dairy COW,
and w. A. Dickinson, Of the expert
ment station, and L. J. Houske,
state dairy and food inspector, gave
instructive talks.
The following officers for the Red
River Valley Live Stock Breeders
Association were chosen for the en-
suing year:
President. c. Schroeder, Moor
head
Vice President Frank Jeffers,
Red Lake Falls.
Secreary- -Treasurer-C. G. Selvig,
Crookston.
Directors &C. L. Spaulding, War
ren; F. A. Green, Stephen; Otto Mel
son, Ada; T. H. Garfield, Lake Park;
L. j. Houske,. Halstad; &c. G. Selvig,
Crookston; Henry Balstad, Fosston.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
F. sTROBLE, ANGUS PIONEER
DIES IN FLORIDA

Frederick Strobe, the we'll known
pioneer and civil war veteran, of
Angus, died on Feb. z, 1916, at
Zephyrhills, Florida, from chronic
heart trouble aged rs years, nearly.
Deceased was we'll known in War
rem, where he did good deal Of his
trading. He was born in Germany
and enigrated to America when
seventeen years of age. Lived in
Pennsylvania for some years. He
served as a soldier in the civil war
and later in life could tell many in
teresting stories of his experiences
in, that great conflict. About 80
years ago, Mr.. Strobe located with
his family on a farm near Angus.
He was a good citizen and neighbor,
and a large circle Of friends mourn
his departure.
The remains were brought from
the south for interment here. The
funeral was held at the Presbyterian
church in this city last Saturday af-
ternoon, at 1870, and was conducted
by Rev. D. Samson. The remains
were laid at rest in Greenwood
cemetery.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
J. F. HANSON ELECTED
MANAGER OF BALL TEAM.

A base ball meeting was held Fri
day evening at the west side tonsor-
ial parlors and was well attended by
the fans. Plans for the organization
of the Warren base ball club for the
coming season on a business basis
were formulated. A manager for
the team was elected, c. F. Hanson
being chosen to serve in this capa-
city. The association made no mis-
take in this selection as Claude or
Colonel" has been one Of the best
base ball boosters in the city and
will, without any question, work
hard to give this city winning nine.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
MUSICAL COMEDY TO BE
GIVEN BY LOCAL TALENT.

The Bells Of Corneville, or the
Chimes Of Normandie, catchy mus
ical comedy, will be presented in this
city on the 28th of April, by the best
singers and actors of this city, under
the direction Of Annar Myhre and
Roy M. Prytz. Both Of these gentle
men stand high in the musical cir.
cles of this city and with their long
experience in this line will no doubt
assure the music lovers Of this city
a treat, which is safe to say, has
never been enjoyed before in our.
city Warren has large number Of
young people, who are talented as
singers and who have a natural in
clination to act. They all take part
in the play. .a
There are eighteen members in the
cast Of characters and 20 people in
the choruses, which make 40 people
who will take part in the production.
The costumes and scenery to be used
in the play are of the very best that
can be procured and will cost several
hundred dollars. Messrs. Myhre and
Prytz are to be commended upon ln-
.dertaking such big production for
the benefit Of the music loving public
of Warren and vicinity. It is the in
tention of the producers to present
the comedy atsboth Thief River Falls
and Crookston, after its production
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
NEW BUSINESS MOVES.

There promises to be increased
activity in all lines Of business in
our city during the present year.
Not building in the business dis
trict will be vacant and there is a
growing demand for store and office
rooms by business men who are
anxious to locate here.
The w. II. Dixon building on the
esat side, formerly occupied by the
laundry, is being repaired and wired
for electric light preparatory to be
ing occupied by John T Solving, Of
Cass Lake, who proposes to open up
"a grocery. store and buy eggs and
poultry for shipment to the range
towns.
Main & Harris will move their
pool roow into the Winchester build
ing on the east, and will occupy the
quarters vacated by p. L. Read, the
harness maker, who moved to the
west side.
The Schmidt building adjoining the
SSheaf office will be occupied for mer-
camille purposes, it is claimed, and
the contract has been let to change
the front Of the building, with such
occupancy in view.
We are glad to see our town grow
in a business way and in population.
Make the slogan 5000 people for
Warren before 1918.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Young Man has Exciting Trip.

.
Harold Erickson, young scandin-
avian who has been employed in this
city for several years, writes to a.
friend here about a very exciting ex-
perience he encountered while on a
steamer bound for his old home in
Sweden. While nearing the shore
OF England, the ship on which he
was sailing was stopped by an Eng
slish man Of war and was ordered to
halt, 50 that It might be searched.
After careful inspection Of the
Norwegian vessel the English Off
ficers ordered them to sail to an
English port. The passengers were.
detained for a day and then were
permitted to finish the journey to
Christiana, Norway. Mr. Erickson
says that, no harm was done BY this
action Of the Britishers, but as sew
eral of the passengers were in q
hurry to get to their destination, i
caused them conside derable inconven-l
ience. 3tss5
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
G. N. MORKASSELL MAKES
MANY BUSINESS DEALS.

. T. ~
G. N. Morkassel has rented his
fine model farm east Of the city to
George Minich for a period Of five
years. He has also sold his farm in
section %. in Vega, to Charles A.
and David johnson, Of said town.
Mr. Morkasselt has also bought the
2. F. Whitney residence in this city
and will move his. family to town
soon. But on top Of all these busi-
ness activities Mr.. Morkassel also re-
ports the arrival at his home on Feb.
9th Of the sweetest girl baby that
ever drew breath, according to his
opinion and the rest Of the family,
and Gullick, we know, is aagoqd Judge
even in such matters.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded by Register of
Deeds, Charles 3. Grinder:
John Anderson to John Dagoberg.
nwA neA, sec. 5, town of Vega,
1920.
NJ. Lauritsen to John Dagoberg,
all of sec. 33, town of Bloomer,
$15,6OO.
w. A. Knapp to Pioneer Land &
Loan Co., swA sec. 80 Spruce Valley.
Pioneer Land and Loan Co. to
VIM. 0. McNelly, swA sec. 80 Spruce
Valley and lot 1 sec. / town of New
folden and lot 4 sec. 6 Town Of Holt
Great Northern Ry Go. to Mike
!. .Urbaniak, VIZ nw114 sec. 27 town 81
Wright s1120.
Henry Hoerner to Frank r.. Dahl
sgren, s1a sec. 28 Bloomer $500.
Central Trust Co. to John Ander-
son, lot 2 sec. 5 Vega, $408.
Karoline Eliason to Thos. a.
Thompson, neA sec. 33 town Of Oak
Park, $1,000.
Pioneer Land & Loan Co. to Carl
y. Larson, seA sec. Il town Of Alma
$4,000.
]. P. Mattson to Carl N. Rose
berg, ek lot 10 block 4, original
townsite Warren $500.
d. S. B. Johnston Land Co., tc
John A. Goodimoa, lot block 6
Strandquist, $50
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
COMMERCIAL CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
O. III. Taralseth is chosen President
and r. E. Thomas Secretary,
for the Insuing Year.

The annual meeting of the Warren
Commercial Club was held at the
club rooms on Tuesday evening Be-
fore proceeding to the election Of
officers several interesting reports
from committees were listened to.
Mayor c. Wittensten as committee
on the Jefferson Highway and del
egate to the meeting in st. Paul call
ed to consider the laying out Of said
highway, gave an account of what
had been done at said meeting. The
advantage Of having said highway
pass thru Crookston, Warren and
northward thru the greatest wheat
fields in the world, had been strong
ly impressed upon those having the
location Of said highway in charge,
and it is hoped that this route is the
one that will finally be selected.
Mr.. r. G. Mathwig, as chairman Of
the publicity committee of the club,
submitted a comprehensive and we'll
written report Of the activities that
had been exerted to boost and adj
vertise this locality during the past
year. The club has had no funds to
spend for publicity, hence whatever
has been done in this direction has
been done gratuitously. He gave
due credit to the local press for the
valuable publicity it always is will
ing to furnish, and he mentioned
particularly the special edition Of the
Warren Sheaf, Of Sept. list last as
being the biggest. thing in the pub
licity line that has ever been at
tempted in the county, tens Of thou
sands Of copies Of said edition hav-
ing been circulated in the states of
the middle west. Mr.. Mathwig's ex-
cellent report deserves to be publish
ed in full.
Reports. were also submitted from
the secretary, Aug. A. Johnson, and
the treasurer, G. A. Nelson.
President G. E. Lundquist stated
that he had held the office two years
and that while he was thankful for
the honor, he wished now that some
one else be selected. The secretary
Aug. A. Johnson, also expressed
himself similarly in regard to his of
fce Thereupon o. H. Taralseth was
unanimously chosen president and r.
b. Thomas secretary. The club de-
cided to pay the secretary ten dollars
per month for his services. G. "A.
Nelson was reelected treasurer. w.
F. Powell was also reelected vice
president Of the club. The Warren
Commercial Club is one Of the live
commercial organizations of the val
Hey and the progressive men at the
head will surely make the club a
powerful means for promoting the
best interest of our city and county
during the coming year.
The annual commercial club ban
quet will be held at the Masonic and
X. P. rooms on Feb. 20, at $50 F..
M, and the committee Of arrange
ments promise that it will be an
event fully up to the standard set
| in former years.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
ROAD RESOLUTIONS.
Adopted by Good Roads Convention,
Crookston, Wednesday, Feb. 9th.

Carl F. Adolphson, Argyle, chair
man; Martius Christianson, Erskine;
Reynard Anderson, Hallock; R. Roy,
Thief River Falls; Martin Widsten,
Warroad, secretary; composed the
resolutions committee, and brought in
the following resolutions:
eve believe in the policy Of pay
ing for each years road work out of
the current taxes, and are opposed
to any enactment that will make any
road improvements mortgage on the
future.
eve recommend that in future leg
islation area of the county and the
number ofifarms be considered as a
basis in the division Of the state
funds to the counties.
Believing that much money can
be saved, we recommend that the
State Highway Commission be en-
powered to buy bridge material in
bulk for all the counties of the state.
1--WE recommend larger state ap-
preparations for road work, also a
special tax Of $500 or $1,000 each on
automobiles, the proceeds to go into
the state fund for distribution among
the counties. We justify the latter
on the fact that automobiles derive
more benefit from, and cause more
damage to roads than any other vehi-
cle
Whereas, much Of the road ma
chinery now being offered is in the
experim entail state, as to utility un-
der conditions that exist here, the
county boards should use them only
on an experimental basis at present.
''The salary Of the county engineers
should be paid out Of the county
funds, and the engineer should be
under the joint contract of the coun-
ty boards and the Highway Commits
ssion.
eve recommend that on all road
or bridge work in which county aid
is used, the work be done under the
supervision Of the county boards, and
that the townships, portion should be
deposited in the road and bridge
fund of the county.
"We extend to the citizens of
Crookston our thanks for the most
splendid entertainment, and to the
speakers from distance our appre-
ciation Of their good will in co,,;ng
to meet with us @
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Pastor Makes Drive in Storm.

Rev. r. j. Seltz, Of Thief River
Falls, conducted German Lutheran
services here last Sunday forenoon.
In the afternoon he was to preach at
Radium, and started for that place,
but was unable to get there. The
road was badly drifted and the horse
finally fell down exhausted in a big
drift Of snow. The cold was intense
and feeling that he was about to be
overcome by the wintrys weather,
the pastor walked to the old Ostrom
farm, now occupied by Mr.. Monroe,
and there obtained help to rescue the
tired horse.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16

ful punch bowl which was awarded
to the farmers club that secured the
mos1 members for the Minnesota Red
River Valley Development associa-
ton. The live wire farmers club in
the town of Boxville won this bowl
and they are to be congratulated on
taking such an active interest in this
booster association.
The grader, which was awarded to
the county having the largest repre-
Isentation at the show, on .sgood
reads" day was won by Kittson coun-
.ty. Marshall county, however, put
up an excellent fight for it and at
one time Of the contest was in the
lead; but finally lost out by a small
margin.
Taken as a whole the 1916 Farm
Crops Show was a huge success.
The many visitors that Crookston
entertained appreciate very much the
entertainment that was provided for
them. The excellent programs rem
uereu uueeu ana tne splendid display of ex-
hibits, as well as the large attendance
made the show a record breaker.
Valley Editors Banqueted.
In appreciation Of the publicity,
which was, given the show by the
newspapers Of the valley, the Farm
Crops Show management and the
Commercial Club Of Crookston ten
dered the editors a banquet at the
Club rooms on Saturday afternoon,
About fifteen members of the press
and their wives were present. N. S.
Davies of the Crookston Times offici-
ated as postmaster and called upon
the rbes and several Of -s!the club
members for toasts. Adolp w. Matt
son, junior editor, represented the
iSheaf at the banquet.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Will Buy Pure Bred Stock.

The Marshall County Live Stock
Breeders Association has taken steps
to secure better stock for the farmer.
a. committee consisting Of w. G..
Miller and j. s.. Hilleboe has been
appointed to go to the southern part
OF the state to purchase pure bred
stock. This committee will be as
sisted in the selection by Prof. Nc
KerroW, Of st. Paul, an expert on
everything pertaining to live stock.
Farmers desiring to improve their
herds will do well to communicate
with a member Of this committee as
soon as possible.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
April Weather.

During the past three days the
people Of the valley have been en-
jjoying the finest spring weather.
The thermometer has registered as
high as AZ degrees above zero. Last
night at half past ten the tenn
fperature was.s10 above and at z
o'clock this morning the II same
warmth prevailed. Tonight showers
are falling, this making the first
rain fall in 1916. The suns rays
have made heavy onslaughts on the
huge snow drifts today The back of
winter Is Is broken and spring is sal-
most here
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16

The competition for the corn
awards at the Farm Crops show was
very keen, and in consequence there
arose a controversy over the matter,
which was finally settled by the full
committee. It was therefore really
"a double honor to the county when
it was announced that II. Benson, of
Argyle, had been awarded the Grand
champion sweepstakes for the best
80 ears Of corn in the Northern sec
tion, the prize being a 5000 credit to-
ward the construction Of Crookston
Interlocking Cement Stave Silo, Civ
en- by that concern.
The grand champion sweepstakes
for the southern section was won by
.E. A. Rustad, Of Hendrum, Norman
county.
Mrs. C. H. Moen, Of East Grand
Forks, won grand champion sweep
stakes for best ten ears of corn in
northern section; prize a SIS cream
separator.
County Prize Winners Marshall Co.
Best 10 Ears-First, a. D. Van
sickle, Warren; Second, Geo. Copp,
Warren; Third, Al D. Vansickle,
Warren.
Best 80 Ears-First, H. Benson,
Argyle; Second Geo. Copp, Warren;
Third, Solomon Lundin, Stephen.
Class K. Boys Acre Contest
First, Gordon Olson, Warren; Second
Paul johnson, Warren; Third Harley
Benson, Argyle.
Best Single Ear First, A. D. Van
sickle, Warren; Second, H. Benson,
Argyle.
Sweepst Wheat
a. D. Vansickle, Warren.
Is Reserve premium, Runbolt Bros.
Sweepstakes Oats
A. D. Vansickle, Warren.
Reserve premium, III. p. Matson,
McHugh, MINI.
Sweepstakes Barley.
G. F. Peterson, Warren.
Sweepstakes Rye.
S. b. Norum, Hallock, MINI.
sweepstakes
w. F. Tullar, Warren.
Sweepstakes-A
S. Singer, Kratka, MINI.
Sweepstakes Clover
Ole Hjelle, tNewfolden.
Sweepstakes Potatoes
G. p. Wise, Climax, Mimi; Early
Ohio.
Another valuable prize, which was
won by this county was the beauti-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
LODOEN HEADS NORTHERN
MINNESOTA BLACKSMTTHS

At meeting Of the Northern Min
nesota Blacksmiths, which was held
at Crookston last Thursday, A. N.
Lodoen of this city was elected presi-
dent, to serve for the ensuing year.
The meeting was attended by black
smiths from aboutl15 towns in the
northwestern part Of the state. It
was decided to hold the next con-
vention at Thief River Falls.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Sow the Best Seed Grain.

It is very important that you Sc
cure only the very best seed grain
for planting this spring. The seed
grain advertisements in the Sheaf
want coluns are worthy Of your at
tention. Look them up now! Please
mention the Sheaf when replying to
any advertisement. s.s
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Clean Your Sidewalk; Get the
Habit.

4 Ea - s-
The city charter provides
that the city council has full
power to compel owners or oc-
cupants of buildings or grounds
to remove snow from the side
walk, street or alley opposite
thereto. Those who have not
] complied with this provision
are requested to do so at once.
Many of our citizens are very
public spirited and always keep
the sidewalks clear in front Of
their premises. Let US all get
the habit!
Chas. Wittensten, Mayor.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
Court House News

Sheriff Hanson was a visitor in the
eastern part Of the county Saturday.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16
MARSHALL COUNTY FARMERS WIN
MORE PRIZES at CROOKST0N

h BENSON ARGYLE, WINS CHAMPION CORN SWEEPSTAKES
FARM CROPS SHOW
That Marshall County Valley
Strictly in the Corn Belt Amply Spite
Fact that 1915 Yearf for Corn.'
Boxvle Costly Punch Rowl
Given Obtaining Development Association
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16

Judge Grindelande and Court Ste
nographer Braggans returned to
Thief River Falls last night to con-
tinue the sessions Of court in said
city.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16

County Attorney A. N. Eckstrom
left for Middle River yesterday to
attend to matters of business.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-16

Licenses to marry have been
issued by Clerk! of Court Swandby to
the following persons: Frank Ekelin
to Mabel Johnson; Carl E. Anderson
to Ceciel w. Yuergens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

We turn to the Bible and we tind
that man, fragile made or such weak
sensitive and perishable materlai as
clay. may draw down the pity Oh al
mighty God to his help. Ihat Lhe All
strong and self sufficient God know
eth our frame and remembereth that
we are but dust" That he takes ac-
count Of all our impulses and Of the in
firmities of the flesh. we Iurther
learn that Gods reason for making the
world was to win larger ueid lot nus
love, and that he is willing 10 accept
the responsibility Of suffering and sor-
row and trouble.
Spiritual Interests.
But great spiritual issues turn upon
our choice of him as a friend upon the
right use Of every intensive force OF
our nature.
The element o. uncertainty Of uneX-
pectedness is the greatest blessing that
can be bestowed. The world is full OF
unseen forces but to concentrate them
to apply them and bring them to bear
for some real purpose, that is every
whatsoever thy hand findeth to do,
do it with thu might" We must meet
force by force. Vice may be easy and
virtue hard, but deep down IN our soul
we know that vice is hideous and virtue
godlike. Christianity does hold out as
a motive the fear of consequence, but
If must not stop there, for in every
moral being forces must be chained ana
fulfill their proper human functions.
strong Faith.
A strong faith and a hlgn reserve
react upon our character. The love OF
God, shed abroad in the heart by the
holy ghost. gives wonderful power
and tenderness 20 human life. The
grace If God is involved in our becom-
ing conquerOrs.
Must Prepare.
To fail-to prepare to meet God is to
gamble with the soul and already the
game is lost. The conventionalities OF
dailv life put our thoughts out of pro-
portion and the only remedy for the
divineness Of our faith and the feeble
ness of our religion is to form the
practice of looking beyond the world
and carrying our thoughts 70 600 h lIn-
self Then we can put all the strength
of our being into the great battle OF
life.