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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
Yuletde Spirit Abounds in the
Hearts of Sank Centre Folks
with bells and candles.
Iymn "AS With G1adnes,

with bells and candles.
Hymn. LAS With GladneSS" $500.
Sunday School
to the Gospel, told by the children
Solo ............. Miss Lydia Titzke
Recitation: What do the letters in
the word Christmas Stand for?
............. Nine boys with letters
Hymn: Brightest and Best ......
sunday School
Recitation: On their way to Bethle-
hem -. Six little girls with flowers
Hymn: The Guiding Star 49,. Choir
The wise men on their way to
Bethlehem told by the children
according to Gospel ............
Wechsel-Gespreach und Stille
Nacht -. .Zwei Schwestern u.
elnge andere.
The Guiding Star ..... Sunday School
(Finally leads to the Savior)
Address-Where is the Savior?
Have you seen His Star? Rev. Stein
Hymn: o Little Town of Bethlehem
SUNDAY ScnOOi
lighting up the Tree.)
Recit alton. The First Christmas
Tree ............. Herbert Lembke
Recitation: Earth's Noblest City
............ Dorthea. Falkman
Hymn: Come Hither We Children
Sunday School
revocation. Benediction ...... Pasto"
DOXO'ogY .......... Audience
Distribution of gifts ............
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
Nation Wide Prohibition Passes
House by Vote of 282 to 1913
FIRE LOSS ADJUSTED.

The insurance companies made
prompt adjustment of the fire loss in
the Tanner saloon fire of Monday
morning. The company and Mr.. Tanner
got together without difficulty, the
latter receiving $607 in full payment
for his loss. William Peglow had
about $4,000 worth Of leaf tobacco
stored in the basement of the build
ing; his insurance had expired shoraa
time before. Luckily his merchandise
was not damaged a particle. In ap-
probation of the splendid work of the
fire department in handling this blaze
Mr.. Tanner on Wednesday presented
the department with a check for $25.
Chief Kusba requests the Herald to
express the departments appreciation
to Mr.. Tanner for his thoughtfulness
and liberatlity.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
Christmas Red Cross Men,
bershib Driue Is Nou on

In every hamlet, village and city
in the United States a determined
effort is being made to increase the
membership of the American Red
Cross during the Christmas season.
The drive started in most localities
last Sunday afternoon and reports
from every section indicate that the
people of the nation are fully cogriz-
ant of the splendid and very necessary
work the Am arican Red Cross is do.
ing for the boys in camp and trenches.
The Sank Centre drive will reach it's
zenith Saturday of this week at which
tine a young lady will be stationed
at each of the stores in the city and
large number will solicit member
ship on the streets. 1t is planned also
to have representatives at each of the
churches Sunday for the purposes of
securing members. The Sank Centre
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20

branch has a splendid standing at
headquarters. Mrs. Hilsdale had
occasion to call at Northern head
quarters in Minneapolis last week, anG
while there was informed that all Of
5t2e work being sent out from the
Sank Centre branch was of excellent
quality and the best Of workmanship
and congratulations were sent for the
splendid manner in which the work
was progressing. Under the present
program it takes about $3.50 per
nppnt5 for materials to keep the
SAY Certre ladies oIsy whs eto do
ing fieif BIT sewing, xaltrlng ana
making surgical dressings. If you
have not already joined enlist under
the local banner during the crescent
week. Nearly every family are now
directly or indirectly interested in
some boy in service.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
UNKNOWN BODY FOUND.

The body of an unknown man was
found on the prairie near Willmar on
Tuesday, Dec. II, and lies at the Pc
terson undertaking rooms awaiting
Identification. The body was found
about 200 yards from the Great
Northern tracks and it is supposed
that he stumbled and fell and was
unable to arise again. Whether this
was due to weakness or heart failure
is unknown. He was about so years
of age, feet, A inches tall and
weighed about 100 pounds; eyes blue.
hair black, streaked with gray;
smooth shaven and very thick lips,
especially the lower one. He wore
overalls, blue jacket, mackinaw and
a winter cap. About $50 wds found
in his pocket, but no mark of identi-
fication.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
INVESTORS SECURITY ELECT.

At a, meeting of the stockholders
of the Investors Security association
held at the company's offices Satur-
day evening Sam Ingram disposed of
his holdings to J. P. Schircliff and
Adam Ingram. At later meeting of
the stockholders A. L. Ingram was
elected president and treasurer and
]. P. Shircliff secretary. Sam Ingram
left Sunday evening for Minneapolis
leaving day or two later for an in
definite visit with his daughter in
Massachusetts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
ODD FELLOWS ELECT.

At the last meeting of the Oddfel-
lows and their sister organization, the
Rebecca's the following officers for
the coming years were installed:
OddfelloUs.
Noble Grand-Wm. Rattle.
Vice Grand-Frank Pangburn.
Recording Sec.-L. w. Gingery.
Financial Sec.-DaIid Cleveland.
Treasurer-C. M. Sprague.
Rebecca's.
Noble Grand-Mrs. Geo. Conkey.
Vice Grand Mrs. Ed Evans.
Recording Sec.-Mrs. J. F. Rosen-
berger.
Financial Sec.-Mrs. d. Cleveland.
Treasurer M. Sprague.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20

Congregational Church.
Sunday afternoon, December 23rd
1917. at 500 o'clock.
This is to be White civ SER
vice in which the children VIII have
almost entire predominance. The
meaning of "White Gifts" will be ex-
planned more fully at this program.
Song-Christmas Pells. ..-,..
............. Primary Department
Recitation-A Christmas Welcome ...-
............... Kenneth Robinson
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -. lack Hansen
Exercise-The Red Cross Society
Vera Sparkes, Dorothy Walker
Leta Child, Alice Heralv. Leona
Allen and Vera LeSuAr.
Pecitation--My Dream Harold LeSuer
Exercise-The Prettiest Tree. H..
Edward Kells.. Donald Cole. Ken
meth Mcbride, Michael Hops
Recitation-My Speech, Glenn Sullivan
Song-Dear Little Stranger ......
......... ........ Primary Dept.
Continued on Page 81
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20

nurse or attendant he will be given
up to $40 additional. Should he lose
both feet, both hands, or both eyes, or
be permanently bedridden, heywill be
paid 500 a month, whether he is a
bachelor or married.-Bureau of Pub
1icitv P,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
BASKET BALL FRIDAY.

The State High School Athletic
League will open Friday night with a
basket ball game at the Junior High
School Auditorium between the Sank
Centre high and Little Falls high.
Play will be called promptly at
7:15. In former years Little Falls
has had it on the locals but the home
boys are expected to make a better
showing this year. Turn out and
boost for them.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
Episcopal Church.

There will be no midnight service as
in the past this year at the Church
of the Good Samaritan. Christmas
Eve, however, carol services for the
children will be feature. Special
services for the day will be held at
1890 on Christmas morning. The
musical part of the worship will bc
rendered by a mixed chorus of Il
voices, accompanied by Miss Harriet
Erwin at the organ and DR.. A. L
Blk, cornetist. The public is cordially
invited.
The usual Sunday services at 1890
with Sunday school at 1900 will b
held. Following is the Christmas pre-
gram.
Christmas eve; children's Carol ser
vice and tree at 500 p. m. at Mrs. j
B. Perkins home.
Christmas Dey, celebration of Hol!
Communion at 1890 a. N,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20

George Hollett a resident of Sank
Centre 33 years ago, but now resi-
dent of Glenwood, spent Monday af-
ternoon going over old landmarks in
the city. The gentleman was a
plasterer and is now asso .iated with
Union Insulating Co., Chicago.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
II. E, Sunday School.

The Christmas season will be OBJ
served az usual in the Methodist
church, Christmas eve, December "a,
at 7:3O. The following program
be presented to which all are cordially
invited. The nature of the program l,
the Interpretation of "Battle Hymn OF
the Republic" as a Christmas message
with the patriotic thread running
through it.
Organ prelude 49,. Mrs Harry Lewis
professional ....
Mrs. Rice's and Mrs. Fish's class
The Blessed Day ....:.. Primary Dept
Part I. The Glory of the Coming.
HYMN $50 -. School and Congregation
Prayer ..........-''.' ~. 49,. nant
Response ............. primary Dep''
History of Battle Hymn of the Re
y public ................. Lulu Lalnp
Scripture Reading ....... Lena elis
HYMN 125 :. School and CongregaIloll
Exercise ...... Mildred Calkins CLASS
Part III. The worship at Cradle, Altar
and Watch Fire.
Scripture Reading 1890. Lllile manson
The Shepherds at the Manager.
Reading of Honor Roll secretary
Prayer for Boys in France .....;
........... '.......... REV. boolle
Solo ........ Loretta Henneman
Part HI. The Gospel, the Christmas
Message Righteous Peace.
Scripture Reading -. DR.. Hennemah
Recit alton. Christmas Carmen.
homer pisoi
ssnass Rev. Boone
Collection 49, = :. = -
Part Nv. The COnsummatlon.
c.,,na Beading Mrs. Elliott
Solo and Chorus-The Battle Hymn
of the Republic .............
Benediction .......-........ -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION.

EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION.
At the meeting of Naomi Chapter
Order Of the Eastern Star held at the
Masonic Temple Tuesday evening the
officers for the ensuing year were in
stalled. Mrs. Gyda Hilsdaie the re-
firing Worthy Matron was presented
with handsome past matron pin as
a slight token Of the splendid manner
ia which she has ruled !. over the
Cnaprer dufing the past Jhree years
The new officers were installed by Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. M. Morse, as fol-
lows:
w. M.-Rose Parker.
w. Pr. w. Ward.
Ass. Matron-Effie Wallace.
Secretary-Edith Hansen.
Treasurer Louise HcGibbon.
Conductress-Grace Rotert.
Ass. Con.-Harriet Ward.
Ruth-Louise Mickey.
Ada-Sarah Walker.
Esther-Laura Kells.
Martha-Steina Aygarn.
Chaplain-Jennie Simontor.
Marshal-Clara Morse.
Warder-Myra Molitor.
Sentinel. M. Kells.-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
SUICIDE NEAR WADENA

Henry Lee, and old and respected
resident of Blue Grass, small village
near Wadena, committed suicide Sun
day, Dec. 9, by hanging himself from
a rafter in the second story of his
home. The cause for the act is sup
posed to be due to temporary mental
arrangement. Three men discovered
the body after Father Vandeter had
suspicioned that something was
wrong. The priest had been accustom-
ed to go for milk at the Lee home
every evening, but on this Sunday
evening did not find Lee and conclud-
ed that he was not at home. On his
return the next morning Lee was, still
gone, he saw that there had been no
fire for some time, so concluded to
investigate. He called in two men,
who soon found the body at the head
of the stairs. The body was practical
ly frozen stiff and it was thought he
had been dead over "a hours. He was
single man.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-12-20
MARKET REPORT.

Corrected Thursday morning, Dec. 20.
Subject, to Market Fluctuation.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
RETURN CHARITY FUNDS.

twenty-five thousand dollars. paid
over to the state by relatives OF pub
lie charges at the various state char
liable institutions and by the coHn-
ties from which such charges were
committed, will be returned under an
order to be issued by the state board
of administration. Attorney General
Brundage has held that this money
must be returned.
The money was paid to the state
under the provisions Of a legislative
act of four years ago. requiring that
relatives when financially able to do
SO, be required 10 pay for the keen
of charitable institution inmates and
that counties pay for pauper cases.
Under this act The state has been
charging approximately $3.50 a year
for each person. The Supreme Court
has held this act unconstitutional
Hereafter the state will be required
to carry the expenses of clothing.
food etc, as well as transportation
medicine and incidentals. Knocking
out this law will cost the state ap,
proximately 100000 year in rev
enuC.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31

The reading room of the British mu-
scum is crowned by spacious dome,
which is about thirty feet wider than
that of st. paurs cathedral. 1t is no
feet In diameter and. with it's 10000
superficial feet Of glass, springs moro
than 100 feet Ia height Neither ST. Pc.
ter's at Rome nor Santa Maria at Flor
ence Is a match to it. II is larger by
forty-iive feet than the dome OF the
capitol at Washington. by thirty-fiyc
feet than that Of Darmstadt cathedral
by thirty-three feet than that Of st
Sophia, Constantinople, and spreads
sixteen feet further than the concayf
roof Of tho tomb Of Mc;Nmmed Adj
Shah at Biiapur-London Nail.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31

Oculists will agree that many per.
sons who wear spectacles, although the
lenses may be perfectly adapted to the
needs Of the eye, suffer much inconyen-
fence AID possibly ultimate damage
simply through not keeping their
glasses clean. Students and writer's,
lawyers and clcrgymen, business men
and school children who use glasses
rarely keep them clean, and from their
cloudy and grimy state serious injury
results to the eteslght The glasses
should be frequently cleaned with al
cohol, which is preferable to water, and
either tissue paper or cham0is leather
is better than the usual handkerchief.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
Rebac'<inu an Oil Painting.

TrausfcTing n painting from an ole
canvas to a new one requires years s.
experience to accomplish the sinlpleS
part Of it, After the picture has bcp
removed from its frame several laHc!
Of fine tissue paper are pasted iirmi.
across the surface. When the papci
is dry the back Of the canvas Is Ma3t
thoroughly wet. Thread by thread p
Ii picked away until nothing remain,
but the paint. which IL fast to the It's
sue paper. 4 new canvas is tlel
mounted and glued to the back Of th,
picture When the glue is dry the It's
sue paper is moistened and geutly re
moved from the surface. 4 littl'
clcaning ami rctouching by a skillet
hand make ,Ele work complete.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
u. S. MAY BUY
UNSUITABLE SHIPS

Washington July o.. The shipping
board may sign contracts for a lleet
Of practically unsinkabe cargo carry
ng ships Suggestions and rough
plans for the vessels have been out
lined to the board, and decision may
be made this week
The vessels urged are a modilica'
ton OF the tank steamer tyne, adontcd
fdr CARRYING odrs0eF CT any descrip
ton with slight alterations the YES
sells could be transferred into or'ho
doy tank steamers
The advantage Of this tyre II YVES
pointed out today, is that is cons'ruc'
ton gives the same ADVANTAGES pos
sessed by 2 battleship-compartment
construction A torpedo would open
a gap In the ships side, but woule
not sink It, Such a ship experts say
might sustain two or three ats from
a torpedo or from gunIlre and remain
ailoat Each hit would permit water
to enter only one tank or cargo com
partment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
ONLY TIE PEOPLE For 1T.

Porto Rico seems to have surprised
everybody, prohibitionists included, by
its recent big "dry"vote. Prohibition
won by vote OF 100000 to CT 600
Now everybody is busy explaining
why. The liquor people claim that il
was wholly due to the unfortunate EN-
blem assigned to them. The emblem
Of the prohibitionists was cocoanut
that of their opponents bottle. TIE
emblems were assigned by the leeis
laiure long before the real campaign
was actually ON. and nobody thought
much about the emblems or considered
them OF any particular Importance
Porto Rcans are very fond Of tho
water found in the half-developed &C
coanut. Whether they drink intoxi
eating liquor in any form or whether
they seorn it for less dangerous bev
erages, one and all drink coco-dc-agua
the cooling Juice of the cocoanut ARD
so. one and all at least to The extent
of 100000 voters, ptu their mark un
der the emblem that suggested theil
iagorlte national beverage when they
came to vote.
This explanation may he merely thr
dying defense Of the liquor enhus
lasts who can't yet quite grasp their
defeat in the recent referendum. Ma
tnralIy the prohibitionists themselves
see nothing in the explanation They
have simpler way Of explaining It
It's just that nobody in Porto Rice
was for prohibition but the people
And tho people voted.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
LESS RURAL ROUTES.

The postoiIce department has de-
cided TO cut out large number OF
rural routes in the next few months
to reduce expenses Inspectors will
20 thru the country soon and exam
inc all the roads which the rural
carriers travel and whenever The con.
dition of the roads is found bad.
routes will be Observation-Disclosures
routes will be discontinued. Roads
that show neglect will be more apt
TO be condemned than those which
have been put in first class condition.
One careless road man in township
may be responsible for the loss OF a
route. 1t behooves The farmers and
commissioners to get busy and fix
the pad places In the roads.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
GERMAN FINANCES
ARE ON THE WAME

Washington, July 81 Germany fl.
nancial strength Is on the wanc. ac-
cording to confidential information
reaching this government
During The last four weeks there has
leon curious, and 50 far unexplained
shrinka2c Of the German gold rcscrl G.
While up TO the present il has not
been sufficient to warrant offend
comment It was stated today that I.
is constantly increasing
Il is conjcctured in official circles
that the cause is The necessity con.
'frontinp Germany of p&yinE 10 sold
for underground operations in Russia
In meeting obligations in Turkey
where German napcr money now II
being refused and IN maintaining
trade relations with neutral coHntri9s
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
BuiIdina the Robine' Nest.

II Is interesting TO watch "A pair OF
robins when they start their house
keeping Together they bltll the nest
or remodel one that they have occu
pied for several seasons In the latter
case the old leaves are cleared out and
a few crooked sticks added 70 the
clumsy looking mass Then II Is read
for the mud cup that will make il firm
solid and safe The mother bird bring,
fhc mud and uses her breast as a mn
SON does his rowcl to shape, snootl
and press it into sliapc. She Is a very
dirty bird when she has finished, hui
soon makes herself clean ana ncai
again. Whcn lined with grass moss
md feathers the nest is quite comfort
able.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
STOP CATAnRHi OPEN
M0STRILS AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils'
Relieves Head Colds at Once.


II your nostrils are clogged and your
head is stuffed and you can't breathe
freely because OF cold or catarrh, Just
get small bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm
at any drug store Apply little of
this fragrant, antiseptic cream into
your nostrils and let it penetrate
through every air passage Of your head,
soothing and healing the inhamed, swol-
len mucous membrane and You get in
slant relief.
All! how good il feels. Your nos
trlls are open, your head is clear, no
more hawking, snuflling, blowing; no
more headache, dryness or struggling
Tor breath. Ely's Cream Balm is Just
what sufferers from head colds and CO.
tarrh aneod. It's delight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
Roots Need Good Soil.

Many people do not realize that sub.
soil Is not suitable for placing over the
roots Of trees, plants and vines when
they are transplanted. Such subSolI II
nearly always found around the foun.
da'ion walls OF dwellings. When the
cellar was excavated, no matter how
many years ago, the subsol was used
to grade the ground around the wall
One reason why roses and vines do
not grow aud live when planted IN this
subsoi IL that the soil is too Empower.
ishcd 70 give the trees Il start. There
are many instances. where nursery,
men are blamed for the lack OF success
In transplantlng trees when the faul,
is with the plantcr.- Tree Talk.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
COMB ST, LOUIS FOR
UNREGISTERED MALES

ST. Louis, Mo, July 81 Police to.
day spread dragnot over the entire
city for draft dodgers. A house to
house canvass will be made Scores
OF st Loulsans who failed to register
are expected to DO jailed by night
The secret service has Information
that hundreds Of ST. Louisans failed to
register. United States District Attor.
ney oliver said he has received ord
ers from Washington to arrest and
Jail all Of eligible age who are without
registration cards.
Local authorities are to take on ex.
cusc Police In making the canvass
will be prosecuted should II be proven
they tried to shield any man
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
Power Of the Press.

A newspaper can drop the same
thought into thousand minds ut tn
same moment A newspaper is an nd
wiser that does not require 10 b.
sought, but comes to you briefly every
day of common veal. without distract
ing your private affairs. Newspapers
therefore, become more necessary in
proportion MS men become more equal
individuals and more to be feared. II
suppose thas they only serve to prctecr
freedom would be to diminish their i'm
portance. They maintain civilization -
De Tocducyile.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-31
ADD VAST SUM
TO REVENUE BILL

Washington,July 81 New taxes az.
grogating $313O00,oO0 bringing the to-
tai Of the bill close to the S2000,0o0,000
mark, We're added to the revenue bill
today by the Senate finance commit.
tee
The new taxes will be in the form of
additional leYics on corporations, in
come taxes and liquor