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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-05
EXPECT 100000
BUSHELS OF SPUDS.

New York, May 3.-This years har-
vest of Long Island potatoes will be
5000, 900 bushels. it is estimated by
officers of the Long Island Food Re-
serve Battalion, in consequence of an
increased acreage of about so per cent.
More than 10000 acres will be plant
ed and several thousand s~choolboys
have volunteered to assist in the work.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-05
DIED.

CONOVER.-At Somers Point, on
May 2, Calvin L., husband of Car
RE Conover and SOL of Amanda and
late. Adam C~onover, age SO. Fun
eral services at Pleasantville Gem
etery this Saturday afternoon at
2.30.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
THE CROPS AND
THE WEATHER

The weather the past week has
rbeen very favorable for work in
the fields. Wheat seeding is now
practically finished in this part of
the valley and much of the oats
has also been sown. Early sown
wheat is coming up nicely. The
seeding Of barley and flax is now
proceeding without delay. Consid-
cradle spring rye is being seeded
in some localities. Farmers gener-
ally intend to plant all the potatoes
and corn that they possibly can
On the whole, farming conditions
in this part of the valley have been
favorable this spring. A large
acreage has been seeded and with
continued favorable weather will
grow into the biggest crop that
has ever been raised in the history
of this part of the valley.
But while conditions here look
SO promising, they are not so as
suring in the southern part Of the
valley. In the Fargo and Moor
head district, wet weather and lack
of proper drainage have greatly
delayed seeding operations and tn:
wheat acreage will be very nue.:
reduced.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
RED RIVER VALLEY
CONFERENCE

The Swedish Lutheran Red River
Valley Conference held its annual
meeting at Moorhead last week.
Aug. Lundgren and C. E. Sjostrand
were in attendance from this city.
The old officers were reelected
namely Rev. S. w. Swenson, OF
Evansville, President; Rev. James
Moody. of Roseau, Vice President;
Rev. J. NJ. Persenius, of Grand
Forks, Secretary and Aug. Lund-
gren, Of Warren, Treasurer. Or
Friday was held special Reforma-
ton festivities, when DR.. Johnson
President Of the Augustana Synod
DR.. Petri. Of Minneapolis, and
President Solomonson, of North
western College, Fergus Falls
were the principal speakers. In
the evening the Reformation Can
tata. composed specially for the
40Oth anniversary celebrations, was
rendered by a large chorus assisted
by talent from Concordia College
the Norwegian Lutheran school al
Moorhead.
A committee was appointed by
the conference to examine the
properties Of Northwestern College
and North Star College and make
other investigations with a view Of
ultimately taking over said schools
by the conference. This committee
will report to the next meeting o5
the conference and if their repor
is favorable the matter of accept
ance will probably be referred t,
the congregations for final decision
hv referendum vote.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
KENNEDY ENTERTAINED
0DDFELL0WS ROYALTY

The 26th Of April, being the 9Sth
anniversary of Oddfellowship in
America, the 7. O. o. F. lodge of
Kennedy, invited all the lodges on
this line to celebrate the day with
them. About twenty brothers and
sisters boarded the local at Warren,
twelve from Argyle and ten from
Stephen. We were met by dele
cation and decorated with badges
and escorted to the Woodman Hall.
Bro. Carlson, Of Kennedy, welcomed
US In appropriate manner. Mem
bers Of the visiting lodges respond
ed. Reports for the past year Of
the four, lodges were then in order,
including the Rebecca lodges.
When the business program was
finished, FIVE course banquet was
served, 80 plates being laid. After
doing ample justice to the good
things provided, Bro. B. B. Brett
of Stephen, acting as toastmaster'
called on a number of brothers and
sisters to say something for the
good of the order, until train time
when we left for home, voting the
Kennedy Oddfellows royal good
fellows and free entertainers.
BY a Three Link Brother
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
C0UNl FAIR IS
TO BE A HUMMER
Fair Association Completing Ar
rangements for 1917 Ex-
hibition.

DIR. E. T. Frank Secretary of the
Marshall County Agricultural AS
sociation reports that arrangements
are being rapidly completed for the
Marshall County Fair, which will
be held at Warren, Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, July 3, 4
and 5. Work on new buildings
to be constructed for the better
housing of live stock, will be COM
menced soon. Advertising matter
is being prepared and will soon be
distributed about the county.
The horse races will be held on
July 3rd and Ath and will. consist
of the following races: July 3rd-
2.10 pace or 2:O5 trot; 2:20 pace or
2:15 trot. July 4th-2:15 pace or
2:10 trot; 2:25 pace or 2:20 trot;
and a free-for-all, trot or pace.
All purses will be for $500 each.
The contract has been let for the
purchase of fire works to be used
This feature last year was very
interesting one and this years dis
play promises to be better than
ever. A new innovation. in this
line will be an exhibit of day
light fireworks, which will be shown
on July 4th.
Work on the premium list has
been commenced and it will soon
be ready for distribution.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
Music and Song.

On Thursday evening of last
week a reception was given at the
home of Mrs. r., c. Mathwig. In
vitations were sent to all who as
sisted with the musical features Of
the special Sunday evening meet
ings that were conducted in Dream
land Theater during the winter
months.
About thirty of the music lovers
of Warren were present and the
entire evening was devoted to
music, entertainment and refresh
ments. The guests were organized
into a. big chorus and part of the
evening was spent in singing popu-
lar and patriotic songs. Several
fine vocal and instrumental solos
were rendered.
The Presbyterian Aadies who
planned the program and the enter
tanning received many compliments
| from those who were so. fortunate
as to be present at this social ga
thering.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
COUNTY BANKERS MEET.

Representatives Of the 26 Ma
tional and State banks in Marshall
county met in the court room at
the Court House yesterday, for the
purpose Of organizing county
bankers association, and talking
over matters of interest to them in
their line of business. Hon. A. D.
Stevens, of Crookston, was pres
ent and gave a valuable talk. The
following officers were chosen: H.
L. Wood, Of Warren president; H,
T.. Melgaard, Of Argyle, vice presi
dent; A. C. Kvennes, Of Middle
River, secretary and treasurer
After the business session, the
visiting bankers were entertained
at banquet given at Hotel War
rem, by the bankers Of this city.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
TEN YOUNG men
FROM WARREN ENLIST

Lieutenant John McKinnon and
VIM. Miller, both of Company "I'
Third Minnesota National Guard,
were here last Thursday, from
Crookston, securing recruits for
their company. While here ten
young men from Warren volun-
teered to serve the Stars and
Stripes, their names being as fol-
lows: John Holan, Forest Wads-
worth, Arthur Wittensten, Victor
Holmgren, Theodore Hilleboe,
Joseph Erickson, Herman Ander-
son, Mike German, Gust Wilson
and Ole Jenson. Quite number
of other boys from this city had
previously enlisted , in other
branches of the United States mil
itary service.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
North Star College Notes

The Baccalaureate services will
be given in conjunction with the
high school on Sunday evening
May 20. We invite all our friends
to participate in this service.
Prof. Sjostrand returned last
Monday from Moorhead, where he
was in attendance at the annual
meeting Of the Red River Valley
conference.
E Arthur Wilson made a hurried
visit out to Englund last Tuesday
The Swedish Luthern church choi,
zsof Vega, attended a rehearsal al
the Swedish Lutheran church here
last Tuesday evening. Both choirs
are practicing the cantata writer
especially for the Quadri Centennial
of the Reformation.
A part of the school farm ha:
been put into potatoes.
Don't forget the class play May
IS, at the college.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

to be postponed. We will probably
be sent to various stations to drill
recruits.
I nearly forgot to tell you now
our financial needs are cared for.
A midshipman receives $500 per
annum. Together with this he re-
ceives 80 cents a day for rations.
This adds up close to $50 per
month. We are given two books,
one called the pass book and the
other the requisition book. In the
pass book is recorded what is due
US and corresponds to bank
book. The requisition book is used
in ordering things needed by a
midshipman. This book is given
to us every month. Out of our
Lsalary fifteen dollars is taken each
month and kept as reserve pay.
/ When I graduate I will have $72O
reserve pay. We are allowed one
dollar month for spending money
Not much, but as plebes only get
two Saturdays a month for liberty
we do not need much. First
class men receive three dollars
monthly.
I want to take this opportunity
to thank you and all the good peo-
pie of Warren for the kindness and
thoughtfulness shown sto my par
ents. Such kindly acts are worthy
of more gratitude than can be ex-
| pressed in words. I hated to leave
dear old Minnesota, but as my
work lay in other parts Of the
country I had to leave. like
Maryland very much and I assure
I you my folks do also. But still
|. they have warm feeling for Min
nesota. Thanking you and al
friends for all favors in the past
III remain,
Sincerely,
Midshipman E. L. Anderson,
y U. s. N
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
BASE BALL SEASON
OPENS THURSDAY
Fargo-Moorhead VS.. Warren Open
ing Game Thursday.-Stores
to Close.

With Winnipeg battling at Minot
and Fargo-Moorhead at Warren
the season of 1917 for the Northern
League will be officially opened
tomorrow. Many Of the business
houses here have made arrange
ments to close their doors from 3
to 5 p. m. during the game and a
record attendance is expected. AZ
ter the parade Mayor r. B. Taral-
seth will probably throw the. first
ball across the plate and thus
formally open the base ball season
here.
|. The Warren aggregation has been
training here for the past week
under Manager Withrow's super
vision and a fast squad will report
for the game tomorrow. Withrow
will probably use Mccoy, Delborn-
or Wilkes to do the slab work in
the opening game and will held the
position behind the bat himself.
Wottell, a promising younster, will
hold diwn the initial sack, with
Bante on second and Burgeious or
Mayo on third. Bohlman will hold
down short. The outfeld positions
will probably be filled by Cline,
Weidell and Wilbers. Altogether
Manager Withrow has fast bunch
of ball players and will give the
spectators their moneys worth in
the first: game on the home
grounds. .5.
The grounds have been put in
first class shape and bleachers have
been erected Sso.s there are plenty
seats for every sone. The manage
ment has worked hard to make the
opening a success and Warren
ought to !. turn out to greet With
row and the Warren team.
| After the game here the Warren
team leaves for, Fargo where they
play series. Of four games. The
next game here will be played with
Winnipeg on May Goth.
Owing to the fact that there has
been a great deal Of misunder-
standing as to: the price of admis-
sion the management desires to
announce the following schedule:
General admission. Csc; grand
stand, 25c; automobiles to grounds,
25c.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
RED CROSS SOCIETY
ORGANIZED HERE

Five ladies Of Warren met at the
home Of Mrs. r. H. Clark Saturday
afternoon and organized a home
Red Cross Society. AS soon as the
credentials come from Washington
the ladies will be ready for work
and will be pleased to have all the
ladies of Warren join in the home
first aid work. Our sister towns
have taken up this work. Can not
we do for our soldier boys what
they do. We ought to be willing
to help and be proud to do so fol
the soldiers appreciate what the
Rec Cross aids send them.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALL

The baseball season started we'll
for the high school but we had no
more than finished cheering our
victory when we tasted the, dregs
of defeat. Argyle which previous
lv had been such easy prey turned
the tables on the local boys bynthe
score Of 2 to !, largely due to un-
fortunate decisions by Argyle's
ump. Carl Hays, who was on the
mound for Warren, pitched splen-
did game Of ball, securing Is
strike-outs and getting away with
= hits. Warren outplayed Argyle
at every stage Of the game but
did not bunch their hits to the best
advantage. Frank Staska was the
heavy hitter securing two two
baggers.
The first defeat came on We'd
nesday. On Saturday the Thief
River Falls boys came over and
administered second defeat.
Capt. Arness twir1ed for the home
team but was not as effective. as
he usually is obtaining 9 strike
outs and allowing 8 hits. So The
Thief River Falls pitcher was wild
and at times filled the bases hut he
received fine, support, IL strike
outs being obtained. The loss of
Frank Staska was seriously felt at
this game as he was especially
strong behind the bat. sss
Tuesday evening the high school
fboys crossed bats with Argyle in
the last game of the season.
I So many Of the baseball boys
have left school for work on farms
that it was deemed advisable to
cancel the remaining games.
Tuesdays game was the deciding
contest between Argyle and War
rem, each team having won game
a piece and Warren was there in
the pinch as the score Of to 1, in
their favor shows.
| Kays pitched for Warren and
was never in danger, while Krogh,
who pitched for the visitors, was
hit freely.
| The feature of the game was a
hcme run by Carl Arness.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

Lon Bradley, a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Bradley, of this city,
left on Wednesday evening of last
week for st. Paul to enlist in the
war. He did not pass the physical
examination, having fractured an
arm in his boyhood, but being
determined to go to war, Lon de-
.cided to proceed to St. Louis to
offer his services to the govern
nent in any capacity in which he
could be used.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
Mrs. Taralseth Entertains.

After the class play the Seniors
were delightfully."- entertained at
the home Of Mrs. Ralph Taralseth,
their former class counselor. A
two course luncheon was served on
small tables, charmingly decorated
with flowers, significant Of spring.
Music was furnished by members
of the class and the Victrola. 1t
must be conceded by all who were
present that Mrs. Taralseth is a
perfect hostess and that this was
one Of the happiest occasions in
the history Of the class.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
Flag Offer Popular.

Many people have taken advant-
age Of the opportunity to secure
the large flag offered in last weeks
issue. This offer has been so pop
ular, in fact, that the factory has
not been able to make the sewed
stripe flag fast enough to meet the
demand and it will be necessary tc
fill orders with an all printed flag
If YOU want one Of these large
flags call at the Sheaf office al
once, as we may have to withdraw
the offer soon.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Rue re-
turned last Saturday from Grand
Haven, Mich, where they had been
by the bedside of Mr.. Rue's brother
Philip, who was not expected to
live. When they left there he was
on the road to recovery, but they
received a letter today stating that
he would have to have his third
operation and that he was quite
low now and did not have much
,chance for recovery. While in
Grand Haven they visited Mr.
Rue's eldest brother, Gotleib, and
while there his wife got a paralytic
stroke and died. She was buried
'on the following Friday, which was
on April 27.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

Prof. A. NJ. Foker, who has been
in charge Of the manual training
department Of the Alexandria,
MINI. schools, has been chosen as
the head Of manual training in the
Northwestern School Of Agriculture
at Crookston. Prof. Fokers many
Warren friends congratulate him
upon his promotion to this i'm
portant position.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
WARDEM0N STRIKES CLOSE

Clarence Carlson, Of Minneapolis,
a near relative of the editor of the
sheaf, is killed Somewhere in
France.
The following clipping is from
the Minneapolis Tribune:
Mrs. J. A. Carlson, 1903 Sixth
street south, has received a telc-
gram from France announcing that
her son, Clarence Carlson, % years
old, was killed in action on the
western front on April 9.
Carlson was born in Minneapolis
and attended the Jefferson ane
CLAW schools. About six years age
he went to British Columbia tx
work a claim. He went to France
with Canadian regiment las
June.
Mrs. Carlson said yesterday tina
she never knew just where her sol
was in France, although he wrot'
her regularly. Even the announce.
ment OF his death did not sa!
where it had occurred. Carlson
last letter to his mother arrlve'
about a month ago-just about tn
time when he was killed.
In addition to his mother, he
survived by one brother, Alvin, VIII
lives at home. He was unmarried
(Mrs. Carlson is cousin Of tn
editor of this paper, and her so
who has now been slain in tn
trenches, we have held many time
on our knee in his boyhood whe
visiting with the family. Now tn
manly young man is given as !.
sacrifice to the war god. N
words of sympathy can dry tn
tears of the mother or make re
compense for her irreparable loss
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

John j. Anderson and family left
Yesterday for Oxford, Penn, where
they intend to make their future
home. They have been residents
of town Of McCrea for more than
quarter of century. Their
MANY friends here will always re-
member them and hope they will
be happy and prosperous in their
new home.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

Don't forget Sylvia Friday night.
Caesar has not yet been burned
but the students are nightly ex-
pecting the attempt.
Everyone is looking forward
with pleasure to the presentation
Of Sylvia, even those taking part.
Many Of the high school boys
are leaving school for work on the
farm so that some classes have
diminished considerably, to the
sorrow of those that are lett.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
The Class Play.

The Senior Glass Play, "Green
Stockings, was presented before a
large and appreciative audience on
Friday evening of last week. From
the time the curtain rose until it
fell after the last act there was
not a dull momnt. Each student
acted his or her part in a manner
that evinced careful training and
persistent practice. We cannot
single out any one student in par
ticular-they all did so we'll that
it would almost be an injustice to
do so. The follwing is the Caste
of Characters.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

The class play presented by the
Seniors Friday evening was a
success in every way. The play,
z" Green Stockings, was very wse.Ns
given. A good audience was in at
tendance.
The class and school wish to
thank the people Of Warren for
their loyal support.
T. would be impossible to rate
the actresses and actors as to
ability. Each took their part un-
usually well. It is indeed an honor
for*the class of 1917 to have done
such5sa splendid piece of work.
All are indebted to Miss Ring
helm, whose untiring efforts played
no small part in making the play
a success. Throughout the entire
year she has never been too busy
to- help with the extras of school
work. Hers has been the spirit OF
a. true teacher. And the school
feels its appreciation:
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

This school year has seen real
epidemic Of measles.
AS rule it is the smaller child
rem who are liable to this disease
but this year old and young alike
have been subject to its attacks.
The absences from school which
have resulted have meant much ex-
ira work for both teachers and
pupils and in some cases seriously
affects the pupils grades
The situation did not. seem ser
ious at first but rapidly grew worse
until over 100 cases were reported
and measures had to be taken to
prevent any further spreading of the
disease so that the situation seems
to be under control.
Such an epidemic should prove a
lesson to the people Of Warren
and hereafter measles, mumps, ETC..
will not be looked upon as a joke.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09
High School Notes

=
G. G. Schultz, state superintend-
ent of education, has recently is
sued letter to school boards and
superintendent of Minnesota.
In this letter he asks that high
school boys be released for the re-
mainder Of their school years work
provided there is a need for them
in productive labor, especially upon
the farms.
The Warren board at their last
regular meeting passed a resolu-
tion that the request of the state
superintendent be carried out so
far as the local schools are con-
cerned.
We are excusing pupils only
when the parent so requests and
when the boy has a job awaiting
him. He must then keep a diary of
the. work he does each day until
the end Of the school year.
Pupils whose grades are, low are
required to take an examination in
order to receive credit for, the
years work. s
Some have left school without
any request from the parents.
These will receive no credit un-
less they pass the final examina-
tions.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-09

Midshipman E. L. Anderson,
U. s. N.