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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
OPERA HOUSE WILL
BE A Big GARAGE
OLD-TIME AMUSEMENT PLACE
SOLD BY OWNERS TO AUTO
DEALER.


A real estate deal was consumated the
first Of the week whereby Frank Kretsch,
of the Kretsch Auto Company, became
owner of the Opera House building. at
the corner of Broadway and North First
street. The building is to be trans
formed into, what Mr.. Kretsch says, will
be the largest garage and automobile
salesroom in Brown county, and one of
the largest in Southern Minnesota.
Work On the interior of the theater will
be begun this morning.
Abandons Building Plan.
The Kretsch Auto Company's original
plan to construct large building where
their present garage now stands, has been
abandoned with the purchase of the
Opera House, and the work and store
rooms now used by the company will be
connected with the newly acquired
property, and will be an annex to The
garage. The office and sales room will
be in the theater building.
The Opera House Building, which had
been owned for several years by the
Opera House Company, was built in
1878, by the New Ulm Arbeiter Verein,
and for scme' time occupied by that
organization. For many years it was
very popular as place of amusement
for dances, etc. Since the building of the
A1mory much of the class of business
that formerly went to the Opera House
has been attracted to the new building,
and for year or two it has been closed
greater part of the time.
Several Owners in Company.
The members of the company which
has just disposed of their interests in the
building were the following: John Hen
lie, Athanas Henle, the August Schell
Brewing Company, Henry Kitzberger,
Henry Coufal, Joseph Hofmeister and
John Hofmeister. The company has
been in existence since 1889 and has
always aimed to conduct a respectable
dance hall, being very much opposed
to the free and easy conduct of the present
day dances. <-
The old amusement house which is now
to pass into a commercial use, contains
many fond memories for the older and
even of the younger generation of this
city.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS
RAILWAY BUYS NEW CARS

Tie Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Company announces that it has pur-
chased 1900 new cars, to be delivered
in time for the next crop-moving season.
The new equirm ent, which is said to be
the largest single order ever placed by
that corporation, cost $1,700,0OO, and
consists of 1000 box cars and 500 gon-
dolas. William G.. Manchester, pur-
chasing agent for the company said:
eve expect to get half of the new
equipment in the second quarter of this
year, and the remainder in the third
quarter. By the time the crop of 1917
begins moving we should have practi-
cally all of the new equipment
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
DISTRICT DEFAMATION
CONTEST HERE FRIDAY

The Defamation Contest of the High
Schools of the Second Congressional
district, to have been held at Elmore
last Friday evening, was postponed on
account of the storm, which made it
impossible for the outside contestants
to reach Elmore en- that evening. It
II be held at the High School Audi
>rium in this city next Friday evening,
March 20. The following High Schools
are entered in the contest: Gilmore,
Lakefeld, Mankato and New Ulm.
The New Ulm contestants, Max
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
NEW ULM, BROWN COUNTY. MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY MARCH


Freitag and Miss Thelma Rinke, &C
companied by P. w. Hutson and Miss
Katherine Hester, of the High School,
left Thursday evening for Elmore, but
owing to the blizzard, were unable to
reach their destination, and were obliged
to remain at Mankato until late Satur-
day night when they returned home.
In the meantime the contest was post
poned, and yesterday Mr.. Hutson COM
pleted arrangements with authorities
Of the other schools to have it held in
this city.
The public is invited to the contest
Friday evening, at which small ad-
mission fee will be charged to defray
the expenses.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
ARE DIST. LEADERS |
WILL COMPETE AT NORTHFIELD
FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
THIS WEEKS
DEFEAT OF ST. PETER GIVES
LOCAL QUINT A PERFECT
RECORD.

For the first time in the history of the
high school interscholastic basket ball
will New Ulm team have chance to
compete for the state championship at
the annual tournament held at Carleton.
The chance presented itself Monday
evening when the local team defeated
St. Peter on the local floor by score of
81 to 10.
Altho New Ulm might have claimed
the district championship on the per-
centage basis, in order to avoid any
difficulties with other competitors for
the title, they decided to play St. Peter,
who also claimed leadership.
This year the high school team has
played fourteen games, having won
twelve and lost two. The two lost,
however, had to be forfeited to New
Ulm, thus giving the local quint a per-
feet record. IT.
Locals Outplay Visitors 49,
The game Monday did not come up
to expectations, as St. Peter did not
prove to have as fast a team as she
claimed. The first half was good
fight all the way, altho the New Ulm
five easily outclassed and outplayed
their opponents. The score at the close
of this period stood - to 9 in favor of
New Ulm, 49,
In the second half the locals simply
toyed with their opponents and scored
twice as many points. Schleuder, who
played Burg's position in this half.
found the net for five baskets.
To pick out each member of the team
and give praise to each is unnecessary.
It is sufficient to say that the New lUlm
team played a good, hard, clean game
and always with that Twin or de-
spirit. / ~
Olson Stars.
However, special mention must be
made of the work OF :'Chick' Olson
and Berg. The guarding done by those
two men was one Of the best exhibitions
ever seen. Olson holding Wittig, the
the crack St. Peter forward to one
basket. Berg also played his man hard
and with guarding like this the New
Ulm team stands fair chance in the
State race.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
NEW GROCERY STORE

Hubert Berg who was in the employ
of the J. F. Neumann Department Store
for over rs years as clerk and manager
has leased. the building formerly oc-
cupied by the Backer restaurant on South
Minnesota Street in which he will open
a grocery store.
Mr.. Berg is an experinced business
man and is we'll known in New Ulm and
vicinity and will no doubt meet with
success in his new venture. The, stock
of groceries was bought of the New Ulm
Grocery Co. and the place will be ready
for business next Saturday.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
Sigel Township

Supervisor, August James; clerk
Joseph G. Tauer; treasurer, John T
Stadick; assessor, William Berg. The
township voted 1000 for it's road and
bridge fund and $1,000 for highway
labor.
Mulligan
Supervisor, N. ]. Cook; clerk, M. G.
krzmarzick; treasurer, Chas. Schleif
assessor, Park Green; Revenue func
$3.50; roads and bridges $1,161.95; 1oac
labor $1,742.90: it was also voted t.
grade three miles of road.
Hanska Village.
President, N. J. Ouren; recorder, c.
Helling; treasurer, Henry Anderson
councilmen, Christ Hanson, liver E
Haugen, J. A. Johnson; justices, P. j
Blien and Paul Thordson; constables
Theodore Greenholz, Andrew Wee; as.
SCISSOR, Hans f. Ulen. -
Linden Township.
Supervisor. Ole Peterson; clerk
Clement Halvorson; treasurer, ALT. S
Olson; assessor, John M. Johnson
justice, Nels Erickson; constables, Johr
o. Lokke and Robert S Olson. Fou1
hundred dollars was voted for tow1
purposes, and $4,000 for bridge and roac
fund. - 1872
Lake Hanska Township.
Supervisor, John o. Peterson; clerk
Nels Roland; treasurer, Christ. Lilleod
den; assessor, Anton E. Hanson; justice
George E.. Lee; constable, Benjamin
Bjertson. The sum Of $3.50 was votec
for the road and bridge fund. $500 town
ship fund and $1,000 for highway labor
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
EQUITY SOCIETY TO MEET

The Nicollet County Society Of Equity
will hold it's regular quarterly meeting
at Nicollet village next Monday, March
26. Besides the local discussions and
county business, two notable speakers
will address the meeting. M. F. Sharp,
the veteran Equity organizer, will dis
cuss questions of interest to the society,
and Hon. H. O. Bjorge will address the
meeting on the Tonnage Tax idea, as
we'll as the opposition with which he
has been obliged to contend in attempt
ing to secure the passage of the bill which
is OF so much interest to the tax payers
of the state.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21
VILLAGE & TOWN
ELECTIONS QUIET
MUNICIPAL CONTESTS PASS OFF
WITHOUT A HITCH IN MOST
TOWNSHIPS.
SALOON ISSUE DRAWS OUT BIG
VOTE AT SPRINGFIELD; VETS
SUCCESSFUL. :;

townships of Brown county last Tuesday
and in most instances were very quiet
affairs. The greatest interest shown
was the village election at Springfield
where the "wet'' and "dry" interests
locked horns, the temperance people
making another attempt to put the
saloons out of business, but without
success, altho gain of few votes was
made over that of year ago. The
saloon interests won by vote of PAP tc
119. The total vote cast was 1854, q
gain OF twenty-five over that of 1916
The following were elected:
President, Fred Bott; councilmen, H
Schwarzrock, Art. C. Lehrer, William
Schatfer; recorder, E. J. Fernholz
treasurer, c. H. Asch; assessor, G. Nues-
| sle;justice of peace, C. S. Peterson; con-
stable, Jack Foster.
Other election results in the county
were as follows:
North Star
Supervisor, Gustav Kersten; clerk,
Fred. w. borrow; treasurer, Phillip
Runck; assessor, Henry Timm; Justice
of the Peace, Albert Kersten; constable,
Martin Isackson. The sum of $3.50 was
voted for town revenue fund, and 81, 500
for roads and bridges including road
labor.
| BurnstoWn
Supervisor, Peter Newdall; town clerk,
G. M. Moe; treasurer, F. W. Jeske;
assessor, N. P. Nelson; justice, Ludwig
Olson; constable, Herman Marks.
Revenue fund $500; roads and bridges
Isl ,0oC;; road labor $4,000. It was voted
to put in new bridge across the creek
on the east and west road at VIM.
Prechels place at the outlet of ditch No.
16.
Leavenworth
Supervisor, VIM. Hose: clerk, Nicholas
Schwartz; treasurer, John Huiras; as
SCISSOR, Jos. Fromm. Revenue fund $500;
roads and bridges $1,000; road labor
$1,000. ,a-
~ Stately
Supervisor three years, John Buhr;
Herman Traumm elected supervisor fol
two years to finish unexpired term OF
the late VIM. P. Stark; clerk, Otto Engel
treasurer, Mike Wagner; assessor, H. M.
Turbis. Road and bridge fund, $2,4O0;
road labor 81 200; revenue $4OO. It was
voted to build a steel and concrete bridge
across the Little Cottonwood river Just
east of the Club house; also small bridge
on the highway in section IS on the old
David Anderson farm. It was also voted
to grade a mile of road between sections
% and 26, and another mile between
sections 10 and 20.
Conafrey Village ".
Mayor, Martin Windschitl; supervi-
sors, C. E. Armstrong, C. H. Bradbury,
A. M. Johnson; clerk, G. w. Schaefer,
A. M. Bradbury; assessor, Joseph Schu-
macher; justice, August Wall; constable,
Joseph Rathman.
Golden Village
President, A. C. Frederickson, council
men, A. j. Goblirsch, R. A. Ofermann,
c. w. Davis; clerk, J. P. E. Bertrand;
treasurer, Gustav Guhlke; assessor,
Thomas Peterson; justice,J. P. E. Ber-
trand; constable, Joseph Rathmann.
Albin Township
+. Supervisor, Joseph Goblirsch; clerk,
Hans Sigurdson; treasurer, Peter Shell
lum; assessor, Isaac H. Olson; justice,
John Keim and A.. T.. Hudson. The
sum of $4,000 was voted for town pur-
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21

These games were played away from
home.
Forfeited to New Ulm.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21

Andrews & EIlin, who are preparing
to open an up-to-date Candy Kitchen
in the new Weiser Block, expect to be
ready for business within few days.
Watch for their announcement in the
Review next week.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21

A letter from Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Ebert
of Bedford, Indiana, brings greetings to
their New Ulm friends. They say the
weather there is nice and they are think
ing of beginning their gardens. Mrs.
Ebert was Miss Falk before her marriage.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-03-21

Summary: Subs, Kogge for Berg,
Schleuder for Burg, Field baskets,
schleuder 5, Herzog, Coufal 4, Burg l,
Berg l, Boiler 8, Peterson 2, Anderson l,
Wittig 1. Free throws, Wittig 4, Berg /.
Referee, Wolf, Sleepy Eye. Umpire,
Anderson, Gustavus Adolphus College,
Following is an interesting table of the
games played by the New U]m five,
showing the scores made bY each team.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
TAKES UP DUTIES

Raleigh, ~ c.. Feb. 22-ln the pres
ence Of the most notable gathering OF
Educators ever assembled here Prof
w. c. Riddick was installed as presi
dent OF the North Carolina Agricultural
and Mechanical college today. succeed
ing DR.. Daniel Harvey Hin. resigned.
The exercises brought TO Raleigh rep
sresentatiyes Of universities and colieg.
es In many states The days program
was opened with an academic process
sion in which the alumni. students. fac
ulties and visiting educators. all wear.
ing academic gowns according to their
degree, took part. Tho procession was
followed by formal exercises in Dullen
Hall. with Governor Beckett presiding
Bishop Cheshire delivered the invoca,
uon and President II s Drinker OF
a.ehigh University delivered the ad.
dress Of the day. DR.. Hin. the retiring
president formally turned over the ad
ministration Of the college to President
Riddiek and the latter followed with
his Inaugural address. Greetings FROM
other colleges closed the exercises.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
FRIENDSHIP
What Is Going On In The Liberty
Township Settlement

Mr.. and Mrs. 8. r. Carey Of Mt. Yer
non were the guests OF Mr.. Carey's
mother, Mrs. EvaIine Carey. recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Purdy and
daughters, Misses Ethel and Edna,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Myers, near Bangs.
Ambrose Dickinson was In Mt. Yer
non on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Brown were
the guests Of Mrs. Browns sister,
Mrs. Harinon, In Mt. Vernon Sunday.
Mrs. C. H. McCIeIIand of Mt. Yer
non spent several days last week with
her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Tulloss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Butler Tweedy were
the guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. French Baird, In Mt. Vernon
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cooper Of
near Mt Liberty were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Bricker recent.
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cowden and
daughter, Helen, Of Milford we're the
guests of David Cline and family re-
Gently.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23

Opened by Censor" we're the
words printed in big black letters on
an envelope received by Mrs. ]. r.
Hayden in Mt Gfead few days ago,
says the Sentinel.
The envelope contained a missive
from Bill Edmonson, a young man
we'll known in Mt. GiIead, where he
was employed few years ago. Mr..
Edmonson is now a soldier serving
with the English armies in their
death struggle in the war in Europe.
He is with the 13Sth Infantry Brigade.
When writing the following letter to
Mrs. III. he was with his parents in
London, England The letter reads:
know you will be surprised to hear
from your old Billy; anyhow, it is
with the greatest pleasure that l
write, and although have not writ
ten for ages, it is not a case Of "out Of
sight-out of mind"
often think of all the good folks
that know on the other SIDE" and
in thinking of the best of the good
ones l naturally am inclined to think
of the Haydens.
have heard. through my sister.
that both yourself and Bernice have
been i'll and it is with regret that I
learned this, and I hope that now
you are well, you may keep so, and
live to be a hundred and fifty and
never know pain or sorrow.
Some day l hope to write to Ber-
nice-an anyway, l take this opportun-
ity of wishing her and her husband.
through you, the best life possible.
and long years to enjoy 1t in.
am writing from home. I am on
leave for few days.
So far, have escaped danger, and
my health is good. This is my second
leave, having had my first leave II
months ago.
went to Belgium two years ago;
had eight months there and the re-
mainder OF the time In France.
AS you may expect, my leave was
very acceptable. and I find my par
snts and sisters in good health and
spirits. This. to me. is very COM
forting.
One really wonders when this war
will really end.
There certainly never was or ever
will be again. war like this. The
women of England are just splendid.
Their spirit and their devotion to the
national cause is magnificent, and l.,
as one of the many men at the front,
feel proud Of the women of our land
When I was at Mt. Gilead no one
could have led me to believe that
such a war would come to pass, but
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
EST0
Notes From Butter township En-
virons

Rev Sewers is holding special
meetings at the Butler church. Ev-
erybOdy cordially invited to attend
and bring their friends.
Mr. and Mrs. f. l.. schooley and
son, William, and daughter, Mary
Faye, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Lybarger.
Miss Lou MOrningstar spent Sun
day with Mrs. Josie Morningstar.
Mr. and Mrs Lewis Gaumer and
daughter, Arlene spent Sunday even
Ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Me
lick.
p. d. Lepley spent Sunday evening
with friends I'm Danvilie.
MI. and Mrs. George Stringfellow
and children spent Saturday and Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoy
man.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
Mt. Gilead Boy, Serving In
The British Army, Writes Of
Conditions -"We VIII Win"

we are at war; not because we wished
it, but simply because the heads OF
the German empire, after years of
secret preparation, sought to trample
Belgium In the earth, gain France,
| and hold England until Germany's
| eastern armies beat Russia Then, in
her opinion, Great Britain would have
been easy. We we're sleeping at the
time when Belgium cried out. We
awoke, and have continued to awake,
and in the spring of this year we shall
be fully wide awake.
1t has been a hard task, for Eng
land has had to be at the back Of all
her allies with men, machinery and
money.
What England has done since Au-
gust, 1914. will be interesting to learn
after the war. We have paid a big
price and are stiIl paying and many
brave hearts win beat no more before
this business is over; but we shall
win and put Germany in her place
there to remain. The British are
taught to fight fair and clean, and
they do. But should the allies ever
get into German territory, Germany
may taste the medicine she gave to
poor Belgium and half of France. In
two years at the front I have seen
much, and if you knew what know,
you would cry: Shame on such ma
| tion!
At any rate, we are winning, and as
Germany cried loudly for war, she
will cry louder for peace than she
has done.
Well, was looking through a lot
Of photos today. You konw, it's
change from war views, to look at
the albums and such like.
Well, Mrs Hayden, tell Mr.. Hay
den and Bernice said How Do" I
send my warmest wishes to each OF
you and to my friends whom you
know also. / go back to France in
four days and go like most English
men-smilingly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
KNOX COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPART

KNOX COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPART
MENT.
Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Feb. q, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the County Auditor, at Mt. Yer
non, Ohio. until one o'clock p. M. Mon
day, March II, 1917, for road Improvement
in.
Knox County on the Lock Centerburg
Road. in Milford Township, for construct
ing bridges and culverts, grading road
way and paving with water bound ma
cadam. Length 1873 feet or 2.76 miles.
Width of pavement IA feet. width of road
way 26 feet.
Estimated cost of construction. $31, ,26a Sc.
1917
The bidder must submit proposal and
contract bond for the amount equal to
the amount Of the estimated cost.
Plans and specifications are on file in
the office of the County Auditor and the
County Highway Superintendent
The Commissioners reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Signed. WALTER M. RILEY,
Clerk of board of Co. CONS,
Knox Co, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
"BALLINGER'S
Case Continued To An Indef
mite Date
Young Man Held For EmbezzIement,
Again Has His Hearing Post
poned BY Request OF
Lawyer

The case OF Louis Ballinger" has
been continued indefinitely, the pris-
oner's lawyer being unable to be pres
ent at his arraignment Wednesday on
account Of duties in court.
II will be remembered that "Ballin-
ger" was arrested on a charge of en-
bezzlement, r. w. Pitkin being the
victim Of his alleged robbery.
"Ballinger's" arraignmnet was set
for Wednesday, Feb. IA, but on the re-
quest Of the defendant was contin-
ued until Wednesday, Feb. 81. His
arraignment will take place when his
attorney is able to take care OF the
case.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
BIDS FOR
PRINTING BALLOTS

Notice is hereby given that the Board OF
Deputy State Supervisors of Elections of
Knox County, Ohio, will receive sealed
bids up to 10 o'clock a. m. on Saturday,
March 3rd. 1917, at it's office in the Peter
man building, corner Gambler and Main
streets. Mt. Vernon, Ohio, for the print
ing of the following supplies:
300 ballots for special election at Blad-
ensburg;
400 ballots for special election at Center
burg.
Successful bidder must furnish fac-sim-
lie signatures of Board members.
Bids should be sealed and endorsed
Bids for Printing Ballots"
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
BY order of Board,
SAMUEL II. PETERMAN,
Chief Deputy.
ALLEN ]. JOHNSON, Clerk
Mt Vernon, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1917.
2-23S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
POE MEMORIAL CUP
GIVEN PRINCETON

Princeton, n. j.. Feb, ~ The John
p Poe Memorial Football cup, a trib-
ute by Mrs. John PreBtiss Poe to her
son, Johnny Poe. a famous Princeton
university football star. who was kill
ed while fighting with the Allies in
France year ago last September
was formally presented at the alumni
luncheon held today at Princeton
Graduate College
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
HARBiNGERS OF SPRING
PUT IN APPEARANCE
THROUGH THE CITY

And now for the true message that
the reports that the robins have put
in their appearance in various parts
of the city, thus assuring the people
that warmer weather is really and
truly coming,
According to some people, the win.
ter so far has been pretty stiff. but
II still other peoples word is taken
for II, the winter weather has been
delightful. OF course now and then
there has been a cold wave, but that
is to be expected What would win.
ter be without little cold weather
to break the monotony?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-23
DOG SHOW OPENS
DOORS IN DENVER

Denver, Colo. Feb. 22-The largest
number and greatest variety OF blue
blooded dogs ever seen in this sec
tion Of the country was placed on dis
play in Denver today at the opening OF
the annual bench show OF the Colora-
do Kennel Club. Prominent kennels
in many sections Of the country have
contributed to the exhibition. The
Judging OF exhibits and award of prizes
commenced today and will be continu-
ed until the close OF the show next
Saturday.