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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
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PHILADELPHIAN AGED % YEARS
WITHOUT REGISTRATION
CARD !.

Northern Pacific Agent Friesinger ar
rested man giving his name as Frank
Rooney, and claiming to be from Phil
adelphia, near Darling Wednesday noon
as suspicious character. Being asked
as to his age he first gave it as "a years
but later admitted that it was but %,
which would put him in the class of
men subject to the draft. On being
questioned as to this, Rooney said that
his father had registered for him five
months ago, but that he had not as yet
received his card.
The latter statement is not credited
by the draft board members as it is
necessary to register in person, and that
would have been last June.
The authorities at st. Paul being
notified, Thursday morning Investigator
Chetham of the treasury department ar
rived from st. Paul and questioned the
man at the county Jail. Rooney said
he did not want to go to war and did
not want to kill anybody, and that he
personally did not register because he
did not want to bother with it. The
fellow who can neither read nor write,
is either shamming or else is peculiar
individual to say the least. The address
of the young man s father was secured
and he will be held at the county jail
awaiting the outcome Of the investiga-
tion.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
THIS IS POTATO DAY
DISCUSSION BY EXPERTS AT THE
CITY HALL THIS AFTER
NOON

This afternoon the special potato car
will arrive in Little Falls at ISIS and
the speakers will Immediately repair to
the city hall where the discussion is to
take place. The special is to leave at
2:45.
Potato growers, shippers and consum-
ers are invited to be present at the con-
ference where practical discussions of
problems of production, standardiza-
tion and marketing will be taken up.
G. E. Brown will speak on production
standards as to type and varieties, A..
G. Tolaas on control of diseases and D.
f. Willard on market standards and
conditions.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
w. A. BOERGER OF ST. CLOUD Is
PLACED OVER x. G. COUNCILS

st. Cloud Journal-Press (l2): w. A.
Boerger this morning received word
from John A. Burns, state deputy Of
the Knights of Columbus, telling him of
his appointment to assume jurisdiction
of all K. G. councile within the do
cese Of st. Cloud, for the purpose Of col
lecting war funds. The appointment was
made at the suggestion Of Rt. Rev. Jo-
seph Busch.
Mr.. Boerger has already been in
charge of the councils Of St. Cloud, Mel
rose and Long Prairie. The new ap-
pointment give him jurisdiction over
of all the K. c. councils within the do
those of Morris, Little Falls, Staples
and Perham as we'll.
This move is taken as an indication
of a new war fund drive to be made by
the Knights Of Columbus throughout
the country during the summer and fall
The amount asked for in the initial
drive last winter was far over -subscrib-
ed, but was used for the cantonments
Of this country, and it is now planned
to erect similar K. G. buildings In
France. It is said that the cost of each
building over there is eight times that
of similar structure here. The order
already has six chaplains in the war
zone who were welcomed with great
enthusiasm by the American boys.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
THAT'S WHAT MORRISON WILL
DO ON THE LIBERTY LOAN
BOND SALE

That Morrison county, IS full quota of
$3.50, ,OCO in the Third Liberty Loan
drive already is in sight is manifested
by the spirited morale Of the commit
tees working in the forty-one districts
Of the county. .~
While Wednesday marked the close
of the concerted drive the campaign
will be continued until Saturday night,
when it is expected that the reports
from the county will show that Morri-
son county is "over the top'' with q
large surplus. At the end Of the three
day drive the report telegraphed to
headquarters of the Ninth federal re-
serve district, Minneapolis, was that
thirty-two Of the IL districts in the
county reported total subscription of
$3.50, 200, with the city Of Little Falls
1000 ver-subscribed. Fourteen dis
tricts had subscribed, or more than sub
scribed, their allotment and had earned
the Honor flag.
From local headquarters in the Board
of Commerce offices the county chair
man, J. K. Martin, sent forth tho word
that Morrison County will make
good - and the expressed sentiment of
the committee was that Friday would
see reports from all districts that had
previously not been heard from. These
districts are considered good prospects
for filling their quotas.
Ten districts in the county reached
their allotment the first day of the
drive, one district more than doubling
the allotment. The following districts
subscribed their quota, or more, during
the three davS' drive.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
but IT'ERMEN'S Unit
FORMED HERE WEDNESDAYS N
OSCAR NELSON OF LITTLE
: FALLS, PRESIDENT

{ "A meeting of district unit No. IL of
the Minnesota butter and cheese max
ers and managers association was or
ganized at the Board of Commerce
rooms Wednesday afternoon, sixteen
creameries being represented. Geo.
Beyers of Pierz was acting president
and M. A. Nelson of Motley was Sec
retary. ."-1.
A paper read by Alex johnson of La
fayette told how the dairy and cream
cry interests could be promoted through
organization. -
n. Oscar Nelson of Little Falls was
elected president and o. E. Strand Sec
retary:
Geo. Byers of Pierz, W. H. Wellens of
Freedmen and M. A. Nelson Of Motley
were appointed a committee on bylaws.
A more complete organization is to be
perfected at meeting to be held at
Staples on May 16, at which the pro-
posed bylaws will be presented for ap-
proval.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
in DISTRICT COURT
INDICTMENTS RETURNED AND A
NUMBER OF CIVIL JURY
CASES TRIED

The jury in the case Of Susie Chance
VS.. A. Harrison, gave plaintiff judgment
for $17. The amount sued for was $1Ol,
defendant showing proper counter coun'
ter claim.
Indicted for selling liquor to a minor,
Otto Goetz and Henry johnson Of
Swanville, pleaded guilty Saturday
morning to the charge. Goetz was fined
$3.50 and johnson was committed to the
county Jail for thirty days.
VIM. Sandrock of Morrill, and John
Hoffman of Lastrup were indicted on a
charge of disloyalty, and the cases will
be tried after the civil jury cases are
disposed Of. They were admitted to
bail on bonds Of $3.50 each.
In the case Of Katie Wampa VS.. John
Lyshik, in which plaintiff sues Of $500
claimed to he due on land deal, YER
diet was rendered for plaintiff.
A verdict was given the defendant
by the jury Tuesday in the case of
Joseph Yasgar VS.. Paul Pika. Mrs.
Yasger at the fall term Of court had
secured verdict from Pika for injur-
les received in an automobile accident.
In this instance Mr.. Yasger sued for
cost of care of his wife, loss Of ser
vices, etc.
The case of S. E. Hotchkiss VS.. Math.
Heinen was dismissed, the defendant
failing to appear.
In the case of Stephen H. Muncy VS..
Henry Zimmerman, plaintiff was given
verdict for $5. The amount sued for
was $17, but defendant claimed pay
ment on the contract, which was for
purchase Of a wagon, cutter and other
articles.
The case of Henry Gau VS.. Lawrence
Drummer was settled.
Anna Halseth was granted a verdict
of $500 against the Hennepin Paper
company. During a circus parade last
year horse in charge of the company
broke out of blacksmith shop and ran
into Mrs. Halseth who was injured, she
claiming damages for $1,000.
Helena Tretter VS.. N. w. Fuernsten-
berg, case for damages claimed to
have been sustained by plaintiff when
a car was driven against a horse and
buggy which plaintiff was driving late
last year, was still unfinished later yes
terday. The damage claimed is
$3O54.50.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
NO GLUT IN CHICKEN MARKET
Urged by Dept. of Agriculture Advises
to Sell Hens Gradually

Washington, D. c., April 18.-The
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture again advises farmers to sell their
hens gradually and not to glut the mar
ket Immediately after April 20, when
the restriction against sale of hens is
removed. Hens should be sold gradu-
ally. This will stabilize the market and
bring better prices for them. 1t also
will mean more eggs. Every laying hen
at this season produces eggs at far less
cost for feed than during the winter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
MUNICIPAL COURT

John Zilka was brought before NUM-
cipal Judge Lyon Wednesday evening
on complaint Of E. ]. Weber, superin-
tendent of the Hennepin Paper mill.
It is alleged that Zilka, who has ceased
to work at the mill a few days previous
approached the man who had taken his
place to quit, saying eff you don It I II
get you.'' It is also claimed that Zil-
ka cut an electric wire leading to the
mill. The hearing was postponed to
April 80.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
NEXT DRAFT APRIL 26
THIRTY-TWO MEN TO GO TO CAMP
DODGE FROM MORRISON
COUNTY

The next draft, which will call fo1
80 men, is set for April 26 at which
time the men will enroll and will en-
train the 9th at 2:30 p. M, for CamI
Dodge. s'2:4$, r..
The state of Minnesota, is asked tt
furnish 3,513 men and send them tt
Camp Dodge during these five days. Az
the board has already examined all OF
class Al, all these men must be from
that class. "a l. p,
The 80 men will be selected from the
list of 81 published below:
William Virnig. Pierz
Charles w. Sprandel, city.
Donovan LaReece.
Erick Anderson, Burtrum, Rte.2.
James Lattimer, Randall.
Lewis D. Munson, Randall.
Ernest w. Scherling, Motley.
George G. Holman, Minneapolis.
Henry J. Nelson, Bowlus, Rte. 1.
Blaine McDougall, Royalton.
Frank Grabouski, Little Falls.
George H. Myrman, minneapolis.
Milliner L. Howes, Randall.
Charles I. Tew, Ft. Ripley.
Joseph Fimon, Jr, Little Falls, Rte. /.
Ed. L. Grund, Virginia. @'1 -,
Harry Swanson, Pillager.
Edwin o. Wallmark, Pierz.. Rte. 3.
Fred Myers, BoWlus, Rte. l.
John E. Olson, Cusson.
Elmer c. Raffensparger, Swanville.'
Peter Lokka, FtH Ripley,R Rte. 8.
Clos L. Form, city. -:
Fred Bzdok, Little Falls.
Edward Sheik, Pierz. Rte. 3.
Rollie S. Lynes, Motley.
Anton Jendro, Bowlus.
Ferdinand Bastien, city.
Arthur Johnson, city.
Frank Zyhowski, Little Falls. Rte. 8.
Uric NJ. Bussen, Genola.
William Racine, Negaunee, Mich.
Joseph Salitros, Holdingford.
George T.. Schermerhorn, Virginia.
John w. Janson, White Lake, D.
Hugo H. Hunter, Swanville.
All transferred or late registrants
may be examined at the Morrison coun-
ty court house Saturday, April 20, at
200 p. m. They are as follows:
Order No.
1434-Ralph s. Parker, Jackson MINI.
1O7S-F. r. Want, Litchfield. MINI.
1121-Irving Bisson, Detroit, MINI.
1651-Charles Jackson, Eveleth, MINI.
3321-John H. Zormeier, Lewistown,
Mont.
1117-Jake Vilinsky, Washburn N. D.
S36-Walter E. Cramer, ,Olmsted Co.,
Rochester, Mimi.
1142-Giddeon LangeWin, Brainerd.
1597-Alfred G.. Lindquist, Warren,
1901-steve Bzdol>. Div. No. 1, st.
1344-John Kulas, Brainerd, MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
JOSEPH DRAPEAU DEAD

JOSEPH DRAPEAU DEAD
Brainerd Dispatch (10): Joseph ORA
peau, brother of Henry Drapeau, died
in Montreal, Canada, on April 2 Of
acute indigestion. He was II years old.
the stage from Brainerd to st. Cloud
and Little Falls for years and was
known to all the pioneers for his kindly,
genial manner. Later he was proprietor
Of the Windsor hotel which he operated
for sixteen years. In 1915 he returned
to Montreal, his birthplace.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
REdISTRANT MUST BE IN CLASS
FIVE TO SERVE IN POLISH
ARMY

As there is to certain extent some
misunderstanding as. to registered men
who can join the Polish army, the local
draft board states that it has no au-
thority to release, give permit or pass
port to any registrant to 60 abroad to
enlist unless he is in class five on ac-
count of being an alien.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
NEW BREAD REGULATIONS

The baking division Of the United
State food administration has notified
all licensed bakers of the increase in
the amounts of substitutes to hereaf-
ter be used in the manufacture of their
products. The new regulations also
state that no public eating place may
servo more than two ounces of bread
and rolls or four ounces of quick
breads (batter cakes, waffles, and Bos-
ton Brown bread), to any one person at
any one meal.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
ALL RURAL SCHOOLS HAVE JUN.
TOR RED CROSS

According to Superintendent OF
Schools Barnes every public school and
every parochial school in Morrison coun-
ty except one, which is in process Of
organizing, has instituted Junior Red
Cross. The amount raised by the rural
schools will exceed $4,000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Jos. Doty of Royalton on Monday
filed as candidate for county treas
urer in the June primaries. ,tMr. Doty,
who is an old resident of the down
river village, and known to most of our
people through his connection with
baseball, is now employed in buying
hides and furs. s1.@t tstA HI ~. .q-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

P. L. Melberg will soon open a bar
gain store in the west room Of the Har-
rison & Peterson building. Mr.. Mel
berg has moved his real estate office to
this location.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
DIED

Mrs. John A. johnson died at her
home in Pike Creek Tuesday of pulmo-
nary tuberculosis, at the age of 80
years. She leaves husband and chill
dren. The funeral was held from the
home Thursday morning and interment
vase at Oakland cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

The Luther league of the Swedish
Lutheran church will give a loyalty
program at the church Wednesday eve
ming, April "a, at 8 o 'clock, after which
refreshments will be served. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

At a regular meeting Of the Macca-
bees Tuesday evening then service flag
Of the lodge was dedicated, it bearing
% stars. D. M. Cameron, DR.. Roberts
and Geo. Gerritz made appropriate ad-
dresses.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church was entertained yesterday after
noon by Mesdames Ware, Arnold, Rams
dale and Dawson at the home of the lat
ter on Sixth street northeast.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
WAR GARDENS IN SHOW WINDOW

WAR GARDENS IN SHOW WINDOW
A war garden of the real kind has
been made in the show windows of the
Anderson-Levis Hardware store. Gar
den stuff Of various kinds has been
planted and Mr.. Anderson expects it to
grow like hot house plants. All the i'm
plements used in garden making are
also shown, and the national flag hung
as back ground tends to give the win
dow proper setting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

John Berg Of Pierz, barber by
trade, aged about 80 years, died Friday
Of last week at Walker. He was taken
to the Andrew Faust home at Pierz and
the funeral was held from st. Joseph g
church Tuesday morning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Henry Poetsch Of this city, who
has been i'll with pneumonia, passed
away Sunday evening at st. Gabriel g
hospital, at the age Of SO years. He
leaves a wife and children. Interment
was at Belle Prairie Wednesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

School No. 124, located near Sullivan
lake, is quarantined, on account Of
scarlet fever in that neighborhood. The
teacher is Miss Lillian Balsigner Of
Little Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
WOUNDED IN FRANCE
VIM HAMILTON OF PIKE CREEK
NJURED-EXTENT OF INJURY
NOT STATED

Dispatches from Ottawa, Can, under
date Of April 16, state that the name
Of w. Hamilton, Little Falls Mimi, is
among those on the American casualty
list. As there is only one Hamilton
family in this vicinity, the man referred
to is likely son of James Hamilton Of
Pike Creek
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Erwin, Dunphy, who is in, service at
Ft. Leavenworth, Kan, underwent an
operation Monday, made necessary from
the fact that the wound made in an
operation for appendicitis a couple
years ago, had not healed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

A car belonging to Albert Posch was
taken from in front Of the high school
building during the Polish War meet
ing last Thursday evening, supposedly
by some youngsters, whose names are
not yet known. The car was found
early the next morning on the Jefferson
Highway, just south Of town with one
casing ruined. 5s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

In letter to his father, Frank Tan
decki, Michael Tandecki of this city,
who is with the army in France, says
that he was granted leave just the day
before the big drive, after being in the
trenches two months. He was among
those passing in review before Secre-
tary Of War Baker and General Perish
ing. asj .i-:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Miss Sylvia Gendron, who has for
some time been at Pipestone, has re-;
turned to Little Falls and has taken
charge of the Western Union telegraph
Offices. Miss Slingsby, who has been
in charge Of the office short time, has
returned to Fargo.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Nestlebusch have
returned to Little Falls from Omaha,
and will make their home here. Mr..
Nestlebusch was at one time owner of
the Quality shop. !:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
JOSEPH THOMAS OF ELM DALE IS
DEAD

. ~~e~A~A - A1A~>"AS.~~ ~ AAAe>"S e>AA-AAA9 sA~~
DEAD
Bowlus Advance (19): Joseph Thorn
as, a well-known farmer residing about
three miles west of here on the Elm
Dale road, died suddenly last Saturday
at $3.50. He was II years Of
age and had been sinking for some time.
The cause of death was hemorrhage Of
the brain, caused by hardening of the
blood vessels.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon from the Lutheran church at Elm
Dale. Rev. Miller Of Upsala ofticiated.
Mr.. Thomas was born in Stafford
shire, England, Feb. 20, '1841. His fam
lily came to Wisconsin in l848, he being
then seven years Of age. He remained
in Wisconsin until he was "a years old,
when he came to Elm Dale and home
steaded a piece of land. A couple Of
years later he sold his homestead and
bought the farm, where he died, in
1867. He had thus lived 81 years on
the one place, which is probably the
record for length Of residence in this
section. ,
Mr.. Thomas was married twice, but
we can find no records of who his first
wife was, and we understand there were
no children by that marriage. His Sec
ond wife was Mrs. Katherine Richard
son (Hansen), and she survives him.
There is one daughter, Mrs. Paul [Ger-
trude) Rasmussen. These reside on the
old home and operate the farm.
The funeral was generally, attended
by all the neighborhood. Everybody
was anxious to manifest their respect
for the deceased and their sympathy
for the bereaved. Hf'+ %':-<0
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Of the above, two townships are en-
titled to blue stars to be added to the
Honor flag. They are Scandia Valley
and Richardson townships. An honor
flag is awarded to each district filing
it's quota, with blue star added to tho
flag for doubling the allotment. Mt.
Morris was the first district to report
its quota Monday morning.
Reports from number of districts
in the country have been slow in COM
ing into headquarters, but in many
townships reports received showed that
more than fifty per cent subscribed ts
a result of the first days drive. Six
teen cars were sent from the city Mon
day into Agram, Granite, Pierz and
Buh townships carrying workers to aid
the local committees there. Reports
showed that the committees were sue
cessful, one party securing as many as
thirty subscriptions.
The committees report that solicita-
tion for the third loan was easier than
for previous loans, and that the citizens
are beginning to realize that the coun-
try has called for financial aid. The
subscriptions in the country districts,
except one, are all greater than for tho
Second loan.
In the city of Little Falls reports re-
ceived during Thursday showed that the
city would exceed the last loan sub
scription. Chairman-at-large, DR.. E. W.
Kaliher, announced that the committee
is confident Little Falls will exceed
$1S9, 900, more than six thousand dof-
lars being reported Thursday.
The following is q table of the towns
and villages which had not mado
their quotas UP to yesterday afternoon:
Towns & Villages Allotment Amount
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

A card party and dance was given at
Maurin' 3 hall Wednesday evening by
the social committee of the parochial
school, it being quite well attended.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

The Home Talent company Of Bowlus
will present 'The Poor Married Man -
at Sobieski hall, Swan River, Sunday
evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Malvina, the 6-months-old daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Davieu Of Rip
ley town succumbed Thursday to an at
tack Of broncho-pneumonia. The funer-
all was held Friday morning from the
Bell Prairie Catholic church.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Miss Lucy Gross of Granite submit
ted to an operation for appendicitis
Tuesday morning. She is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gross.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
MORE FILINGS FOR COUNTY Of
-FICE

Filings for county offices are becom-
ing quite regular. J. P. Larson, who is
serving on the city police force, fled
Wednesday for sheriff; Jacob Posch,
who was q candidate for the nomination
for clerk of court four years ago, fled
again for that office and Miss Eliza
Batter Of Royalton filed Saturday for
superintendent of schools.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Noah White, proprietor Of the Ameri-
can House, has been confined to his
room with a cold for the past two
weeks.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

The Kensington Embroidery club was
entertained yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. r. l.. Nichols. =
Mrs. Warren Gibson, who was operat-
ed upon at st. Luke 3 hospital at st.
Paul last week, is doing nicely.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

7 Archie Olson has again taken up his
work at the G. II. Brown drug store.
He has been ill for month at his home
at Marietta.