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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-02-06
NEWS FROM SOUTH
NEWFOLDEN

The weather has been kind Of cold
and snappy for a while, but we can't
expect anything else this time Of the
year. .~@z Z#E #
Nels and Dagny Thompson visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hamrick on
Saturday evening.
Paul Krogh, from near Argyle, was
up in this vicinity for a couple of DAYS
last week visiting relatives, and at the
same time, it is reported, he let con-
tract to the Hjelle Bros, of Marsh
Grove, for so cords Of wood to be cut
on his fathers land in Newfolden.
T Walfred Forslund, Of Warren, came
up on Sunday morning to visit with
friends and relatives. We understand
Mr.. FOrslund is one Of the many Uncle
Sam has chosen as physically fit to
serve in the military service, and is now
awaiting orders to be called any time.
Mrs. Ed. Thompson and son Nels and
the Strand young folks, visited over at
Mr.. and Mrs. John Julin's on Sunday
News is scarce so we will have to
close and see what next week will
bring
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-02-06
ALMA

Paul MagnuSon was cutting wood
with his gaSOlene saw outfit for Mat
Hjelle and Gorgenson Bros. on Thurs
day and Friday last week. ~
Miss Ran,line Hjelle visited Mrs
George G.. JorScnson lastaWea2eslay
afternoon.
Paul Krogh returned from Newfoldel
last Thursday in company with Oscar
Hjelle Oscar came down to visit with
relatives and friends.
Carl Olson, from Middle River. called
at Knut Rr6sdahIs on Wednesday last
Alfred Bjorklund and Clarence He'd
quist called at Geo. G. Jorgenson's or
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hanson and Knu1
Brosdahl. Mat Hjelle and sister Ran
dine, visited at Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. G
Jorgenson's last Sunday.
Some young folks were gathered a
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Adolphson's las
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bagger called a
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Cooks last Sunday
afternoon. .. >-a.s,
The board of the Middle Rive
Creamery are going to have meeting
to transact business matters hex
Thursday afternoon.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-02-06
RADIUJM

II. Torgeson arrived Tuesday morn
ing from Iowa, where he had been
working for some time i @@@
Miss Ella Lund, of Strandquist, is a
guest at the home of Mrs. Christ
Eskildsen this week. Ella is well
known here, being at one time employed
by the Farmers Cooperative Store, as
, saleslady. ~". ~.
Misses Clara Christianson, Lilly Wal
wick and Helen Loen were pleasant
callers at the home of Mrs. p. J. Bauer
Tuesday, evening. The evening was
passed in playing whist besides sing
ing and playing on the piano.
Otto Lohse transacted business at
Warren Tuesday.
/ Fred Lenhart made a business trip to
Warren last Wednesday.
Mike and VIM. Leslie were Warren
visitors on Friday.
Richard Ounce went to Warren for
his physical examination Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Walhaupt were
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. p.
]. Bauer Thursday evening.
Otto Lohse went to Thief River Falls
Friday evening on business He return
ed the following morning.
John Allen went to Warren Saturday
on business.
for Warren to visit with her sister, Mrs.
Carl Anderson, for a few days. A re-
port that there was party held in
! honor of Miss Bessies birthday that
same evening. She was fifteen years
old on the following day. Many Of her
numerous friends here wish her many
happy returns Of the day.
Miss Ella Land and Mrs. Christ
Eskildsen were pleasant callers at the
homes Of Mrs Oscar Huset on Thurs
day evening and Mrs. p. j. Bauer on
Friday evening.
Miss Dorothy Loen arrived Friday
morning from Thief River Falls tC
spend few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. O. Huset and Miss
Clara Christianson spent Sunday after
noon and evening at the home Of Mrs
Bernt Christensen.
| M1SSCS DOlOtAS anu AAC1Cl lAOCll d1lU
Lilly Walwick spent a pleasant evening
at the home of Mrs. P. J. Bauer Sun
day. The evening was passed in play
ing whist
The dance for the married folks given
at the Radium hall last Saturday was
poorly attended on account of the
severe. cold weather.
Miss Lillian Walwick, who resigned
her position in the store, has again re
turned to take up her duty as salesladl
of the Farmers Cooperative Store.
There will he Red Cross dance a
the Radium hall Saturday.
Miss Dorothy Loen. who spent Sat
urday with her parents, returned Mon
day evening to Thief River Falls. to re
sumo her studies at the high school.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-02-06
VIKING
Carl j. StOhl Passed Away.

| Carl j. StOhl, a pioneer of Viking who
has been ailing for some time, passed
to his eternal rest last Tuesday after
noon. n H. - ~ ~
Deceased was born in Stockholm
Sweden, in 1888. He lived to a ripe old
age OF 70 years, 5 months and IA days.
Since his wifes death in 1906 he has
lived by himself. a.
He is the father of two sons who
have gone to rest~a number Of years
ago, and also a daughter, Mrs. Morck,
who is still living and resides in Thief
River Falls. The funeral was held in
the Swedish Mission church last Thurs
day afternoon and the remains were
laid to rest in the Viking cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Tornell and family
from Warren, arrived in Viking Satur-
day evening to spend a few days at p.
| 0. Peterson's, Mrs. Tornells parental
home.
| Miss Manda Halvorson has returned
to the Styrlund Brothers Store to re.
sumo her duties as clerk. after having
spent months vacation at her home
Misses Irene and Mildred Mallberg
from Excel, are visiting with Mrs. A
Styrlund of this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. NJ. Myrbo left fol
Thief River Falls last Saturday even
ing for a short stay.
MI. HermanSOn, who was manager OF
the Farmers Store here in Viking dur
ing the years 1901, died from pneu
monia last week. He had been in the
officers training camps at Jefferson
Barracks, in South Carolina His re
mains were shipped to Thief River
Falls for burial
Aleck Anderson transacted business
at Warren last week.
Services were conducted in the SWed
ish Mission church last Tuesday ani
Wednesday evening by Rev. Werklund
Miss Myrtle Tangquist returned tt
her home last Thursday evening. She
has been clerking in the toy department
at X. J. Taralseth Co.'S. store at War
rem, for the past two months.
Miss Teresa Forsberg left for War
rem last Saturday to visit with rela
tives
A>baby boy was born to Mr.. and, Mrs
A. Westerlund last Wednesday. Mother
and child are doing nicely.
The Swedish Ladies' Aid met at JOIN
Lindquist's last Thursday afternoon
}Quite a crowd was in attendance.
Victor Sustad left for Thief Rive
Falls last Saturday evening to atten,
to various business affairs.
The business men of this town wer
out hunting rabbits last Monday Al
account of their trip has not yet beer
heard of.
Mrs. Bovee visited at the school Mon
day afternoon.
Everybody come and help reorganiz
the Farmers Club next Saturday even
> ing at s o'clock in the I. o. G. T. hall.
School commenced in earnest las
Monday morning. after six weeks Va
cation. Due to fuel shortage school ha
been closed the month Of January
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
Vermont Notes
GRoCERs TO CHARGE DELIVERY.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

The first woman In the United States to
receive a patent was Mrs. Mary Kies, and
the patent was for straw weaving with
silk thread.
In 1893 two important manufactures we're
begun in the United States. Ell Terry. of
Plymouth, Conn.,, was the first to manu-
facture clocks as a business, and Samuel
Slater, of North Providence, r. l.. erected
the first mill for the manufacture of cot
ton yarns.
Benjamin Franklin, without any sug-
gestion from Herbert Hoover. realized
the value of food thrift and a meatless
diet. The following extract from his au-
photography is of particular interest at
the present time: when about 16 years
of age, l happened to meet with q book
recommending n vegetable diet. I deter
mined to go into 1t. My brother. being
yet unmarried. did not keep house, but
boarded himself and his apprentices in
another family. My refusing to eat flesh
occasioned an inconvenience, and I was
frequently chided for my singularity. I
made myself acquainted with Tyron's
(the author of the book mentionet) man
ner Of preparing some of his dishes, such
as boiling potatoes or rice, making hasty
pudding, and few others, and then pro
posed to my brother IL he would give me.
weekly, half the money he paid for my
board, would board myself. He instant
ly agreed to it, and l presently found
that could save half what he paid me,
This was an additional fund for buying
Of books"
Tho service flag Of the largest Wholesale
! and retail store in the city of Chicago con
tains 53S stars, showing that 53s of the
men employees of the store have gone into
the service Of the United States army and
navy.
Perhaps the oldest volunteer recruit ac.
cepted In the army Of this country. is a
citizen in the State Of Oklahoma, a vet.
eran of the Civil war. and of several In.
dian wars He is 70 years old and was
accepted as chief musician of an infantr,
division.-In Womans World for January
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
"HEARD ON THE STREET..
(Py n White River Junction L antiror
lnan)

(Py White River Junction Iantrfo ri,
inan)
That the peanut" joke will appca. In
print in the rear future.
That 1t is not probable that the slack
ing shipbuilders have any boys in the
trenches.
That the Colonel has lost the hearing
Of one ear, but he can still put the other
to the ground.
That some Of our friends are preparing
for the garden season by borrowing all
their neighbors' tools.
That the man who wears an orange
| ribbon on st. Patrick's day won't be
accused of being a pacifist.
That 1t is denied that the Russians are
all running away, as the women's bat
talions are still standing their ground.
That after declaring that they wish
to establish permanent peace, the Ger
mans proceed to lay plans for the next
war.
That $500 900 worth of chickens are killed
annually by automobiles. but some of
the speeders think they are all right If
you can't get a dog.
That market reports state eggs have
dropped, but unfortunately, owing to the
scarcity Of flour, there is not always
toast for them to drop on to.
| That as a result Of those trench raids
on the American sector. a considerable
number of the Germans have learned
that the Americans are not armed with
wooden guns.
That the people who now go up in the
air because the United Stated has not
got 100000 rifles, are the same ones
who a year ago kicked on an appropria-
ton for making 5000 a year.
That having listed up the number of
persons who will give them credit and
lend them money. some Of our people
have now figured 1t out that they can
afford to buy an automobile.
That very few of the former residents
of Germany. who have persistently de-
Tended their fatherland for the past three
years, have shown the slightest desire
to return to such a glorious country.
That the folks who find the most fault
because the newspapers don't have more
courage. are often the same ones who
send in letters to the newspapers but
who wont allow their signatures to be
published.
That the government has taken over
the telephone business in Washington
and will now proceed to show n hand
some profit by failing to make any
charge for the erection or maintenance
of buildings to do the business in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
LITTLE ITEMS ON THE SIDE

sheet copper was first manufactured at
Boston. Mass. in 1902. 81
Robert Fulton invented a subm.r,,.
torpedo In 1904.
Coai was nrst mined In the United States
at Mauch Chunk. Pa. in 1906
The first locomotive built in the Iyn,.as
states was constructed in 1880 by Peter
cooper at the Canton iron works MAJ
Baltimore; 1t was a small tractor engine
Oh or little use' and was facetiously named
tom Thumb" ""''''"
me hrst telescope in the United States
was set up In 1880 in the observa,or,' 90
faie University at New Haven, Conn.
Ihe nrst house in the State of Iowa
was erected in 1881. near the presen. s,.a
OF Davenport. s'''
samuel Morse obtained his first patent
on the telegraph in ls4O '''"'
Postage stamps were first usoa T., A..
United States in 1si7, seven years later
than in England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
LIGHT ON DOLLAR BILL.

A letter has been received by the st.
Adams Messenger from l.. G. Sherwood
of Washington, d. c.. regarding the dollar
bill found last January in the money
drawer at W. S. Bailey's store on which
was written the following: '291 $50 Corn
wall harrington, oath Battalion. c. E. F.,
Army Postoffice. London, England. His
last Canadian $ which fed from him on
board the troopship March. 1917.
Au Revoir." This message was written
around one side. across one end and
around the other side OF the bill. On the
other end OF the bill wa, written. Com
muricate as above. s. V. 7. Mr.. Sher-
wood says he has received a letter from
Cornwall harrington, from England. who
Is a friend OF his, containing request
for copy of the paper in which was pub
ished a story Of the finding OF the bill.
Mr.. harrington says he has not seen the
paper but has heard about 1t and Is nat-
nrally anxious to know who could write
about him IN place Of which he knew lit
tie more than the name Mr.. Sherwood
addressed his letter to Newspaper. st.
Adams, W." This story appeared in the
Burlington Free Press the morning CT
January IL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
A UNIVERSITY CONTEST.

Evidently not content to let bygones
versity Of Vermont arc trying to make
tho much-agitated Appelmann case an
issue in the election Of E. univei sity
trustee. This fact Ia revealed in a
letter which has been sent out in behalf
of the candidacy of Philip ]. Ross of
New York city. whose friends claim that
his election should be brought about las
condemnation Of the action of the
university authorities in regard to Appel
Manu."
The Reformer takes particular interest
in this matter for the reason that Merton
C. Robbins, also a candidate for trustee
of the university seems to be the object
of attack in the above mentioned letter.
Indirectly, perhaps. but with evident in
tent. the circulators of this letter arc
questioning the loyalty of man who
is not only conspicuous for his thorough
going Americansm, but is also simon
pure Vermonter for all his residence in
New York city and. furthermore. is
narticularly well qualified to serve as a
trustee of U. V. NJ.
such methods are unworthy of those
who adopt them and should be rebuked
NV every alumnus to whose attention
thew come. Herr Appelmann is In his
own country, where he belongs. and there
Ia not the slightest excuse for bringing
his name to bear on the question now
IN he settled; namely. that Of deciding
mon the best man for an important
nnst in connection with the university
CLEAN politics are just as vital to a
collage as to a city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28


The families and friends of the boys
of old Company A, First Vermont In
fantry, which was combined with the
Massachusetts cavalry to form the 102nd
Machine Gun Battalion are requested to
meet at the business mems rooms In Rut-
land Saturday, March 80. The main BUSH
ness meeting will be held at 1880 In the
evening To accommodate those who can
not attend in the evening, especially those
from other towns, there will be an after
noon meeting at 200 p. m. The object Of
the meetings is to promote cooperation
in the support Of the boys in France and
to exchange letters and news in regard
to their activities. The Machine Gun
Battalion is made up of three companies,
A, b and c each one of them consisting
of n former troop of Massachusetts
cavalry, combined with about 65 members
of old Company A, Vermont Infantry.
together with few new recruits. Home
folks associations of all of the companies
were formed last fall. All members of
families and interested friends who desire
to aid are welcomed as members OF the
associations. There are no dues, but gen.
eral funds for comforts for those who may
not receive them all from home. are main
tanned from free-will contributions and
| from the proceeds of special activities
The Vermont families as given on the
! rosters of the companies are listed as
members of those associations and the,
| have been receiving the circulars and let
ters issued by the officers in Boston ant
some OF them have attended Boston meet
] ings and have exchanged letters witt
| Massachusetts members. Tho rosters Of
Companies a and G appear to be com
plete hut the addresses of the Vermont
men in Company b never have been re-
ceived and those who know them SHOULD
send the information to Oliver c. Elliot
Secretary, Company y, Auxiliary, II Davi!
street, Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
THE MELTING POT.
(From LesliG's.)

American fighting men have taught their
European brothers to chew gum.
The cost of feeding our soldiers at Camp
Devens, Aver, Mass, has gone up from
38 cents in September to over 40 cents
in February.
At a recent election in Coblenz, for a
seat in the German Reichstag. the candi-
date of the peace party was elected by a
vote of 5.2S7 against 1909 for his opponent.
The Indiana courts have held State
wide prohibition law unconstitutional on
the ground that 1t makes temperate and
moderate use of intoxicating liquors le-
gally impossible"
Arnold Lupton. the noted civil and min
ing engineer and ex-member OF Parlia-
ment. has been sentenced in London to six
months Imprisonment for circulating
pacifist leafiet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
WINDSOR COUNTY =. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

WINDSOR COUNTY Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.
The Windsor county Y. NJ. G. A. COM
niittee has prcpatcd for distribution
among young men who enlist OF are
drafted brief manual CT military camp
!ife suggestion. This vest-pocket booklet
o: camp dope" as 1t Is called has been
prepared by Secretary Hurd. with the
assistance Of other Y. NJ. c. A. secretaries
from out Of their considerable experience
among army and navy men and in milf
tary camps. and 1t ~ believed that the
soldier boys will find these little hand
books Of considerable help 20 them upon
entering army or navy service. Copies
can DO secured free OF charge upon re-
quest to the Windsor county Y. M. c. A.
office at White River junction. Just g.
present Secretary Hurd Is visiting Win1-
sor county boys in some OF tho military
camps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
BOY WANTED FOR FORGERY.

A warrant has been issued for Norris
Reed. a 16-ycar-old boy Of Poultney. who
Is wanted on a charge Of forgery. 1t Is
claimed young Reed issued either nine
or 10 checks varying In amounts from
50 to So. and cashed them at different stores
In Poultney. The checks were drawn on
the First National bank Of Poultney and
were signed by more than one person.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
COMING HOME FROM GERMANY.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred c. Winnewisser re-
eeived cablegram Saturday from their
daughter, Marjorie, who has been In Ger
many for over four years. 1t Is said she
is now in Florence, Italy and hopes to
reach Bellows Falls in April This is the
only communication they have had from
her for nearly two years. Miss Winne-
Wiser is singer and has won consider
able success in concerts in Germany. 1t
will be remembered that her parents sent
mail to her on the first submarine to
cross to this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
BAPTIST LAYMAN'S CAMPAIGN,

Prof. Raymond Mcfarland of Middle
bury. director for the Baptist laymans
campaign, is encouraged with the re-
Spouse that Baptist laymen are making.
Three-fourths of Vermont's $1,000 have
been pledged by 40 churches The COM
plete success of the campaign will depend
upon how we'll the smaller churches re-
spond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
NORTHERN BANKERS MEET.

The annual meeting Of the Northern
Bankers association was held at Wood
stock Inn Thursday afternoon. Officers
were elected as follows: President, Fred
G. Adams of Brattleboro; vice-presidents.
w. H. McCarten Of Lancaster, N. H.. and
w. ]. Sake of Windsor: secretary
treasurer, Edward N. Pearson Of Concord,
N. H. The executive council was named
rs follows: p. A. johnson Of Newport
N. H., Charles A. LeBourbeau Of White
River Junction and w. E. Riley OF
Lyndonville.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
TO SELL RUTLAND THEATRE.

The Shrine theatre building in Rutland
Is to be sold next month by the trustee
In bankruptcy. e. II. O'Brien. The build
ing was erected q few years ago at a
cost Of 10000 by the members Of Cairo
Temple association. a branch Of the local
temple Of the Ancient and Arabic Order.
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
WRITES MANUAL ON MILITARY LAW

A valuable contribution to the military
literature of Vermont has Just been pub
lished by the State under the title OF
Military Law in Vermont" The prepara-
ton of this manual is the work Of Major
X. r. B. Flint, professor of political
science in Norwich University, and the
subject matter is based upon a series of
lectures which Major Flint delivered be-
fore the officers Of the Vermont Volunteer
Militia when they were at Mortified for
training last summer. The handbook
presents in brief space those fundamental
rules Of military law, emanating from a
confusing number Of sources. in accord
ance with which the organized militia is
established and conducted. 1t also in
cludes chapters upon the nature. law and
tactics of riot duty. The work has been
done under the authority Of the adjutant-
general of Vermont and copies will be
distributed through his office to the men,
bers of the Volunteer Militia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
81 AND BLIND. KNITs SOCKS.

Although 81 years ola and blind Mrs.
LaPlant CT Glen Sutton knits one sock
day for the Red Cross Mrs. Mary a.
Sargent of the Same plaoe. who IL 90
years old. knits one pair Of socks week.
Other records of the village are held by
Miss Myrtle Bryant. who has IS pairs to
her credit. and Mrs. Mariila Miller. an in
valid, who has knit Fix muiflers and q
pairs OF socks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
License Towns and Vermont Scenery
under Discussion.
(From the Bennington Banner.)

(From the Bennington Banner)
with Shelburne and Vergennes with
open saloons there is a feeling that travel
by auto on the highway between Middle
bury and Burlington will be greatly in
creased the coming summer. To avoid
the rush. autosts-those not thirsty-will
make the Journey by way Of Hinesburg.
Starksboro and Bristol, passing through
a beautiful section. One trip this way
will please and bring other trips. Bristol
Herald.
II they do they will discover one CT
the most attractive Sections Of Vermont.
People who have kept to the valley
road from Middlebury to Burlington all
these years DO not realize that the more
easterly route by way Of Bristol, Sta-ks-
boro sn6 Hlnasburg is the more attract
I've o. two that are both beautiful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28
BAcHAND WINS COLLISION SUIT.

Dr. ]. d. Bachand Of st. Johnsbury has
secured verdict in Orleans county court
In the suit brought by Leslie White,
through his next friend. Elmer White,
for an auto accident at Willoughby Lake
last summer. Dr. Bachand's motor and
Whites motorcycle collided and suit was
brought for 900 damages. 1t appeared at
the trial that White had run the motor
cycle but two weeks and had a passenger
on the cycle with him.