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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Mary Weiss Dies
AT Duluth Home
is VOLUNTEER NURSE DURING
EPIDEMIC AND CONTRACTS
INFLUENZA.

Miss Mary Lyon Weiss, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Weiss of
Duluth died at her parents home Fri
day evening November Is, a victim
of influenza Miss Weiss was among
the first to volunteer as a nurses
aid at ST. Luke's hospital to care for
persons who were burned in the for
est fire, and worked steadily at the
hospital and among refugees at the
Armory until she became i'll ten days
ago.
She spent her young strength and
health so prodigally in this work of
mercy that when the disease attacked
her the reservoirs of vitality had run
so low as to leave her defenseless. She
literally gave her life for the relief
of the suffering.
Miss Weiss was born in Duluth
eighteen years ago in August. She
was named Mary Lyon after her
aunt, Mary Lyon, founder of Holy
oke college, Holyoke, Mass. She at
tended the pubic schools here and
later St. Mary's school at Faribault,
Mimi, for two years. She then spent
two years at Knox school, Tarrytown
on Hudson, but remained at home this
year to do Red Cross work.
Besides her parents she is surviv-
ed by younger sister, Louise, and
a brother, John who is attending the
aviation training school at St. Paul.
Miss Louise Weiss of North Red
wood is an aunt of the deceased.
II speaking of Miss Weiss editori-
ally the Duluth News Tribune has
the following to say of Miss Weiss.
"The heart of Duluth goes out to
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton c. Weiss in I'M
measurable sympathy. The loss Of
their daughter a charming and low
able young woman, is one before which
all hesitate with the feeling of utter
inadequacy of any language but that
Of the, heart.
"Miss Mary won friends without
number among her elders, as with
those of her own youthful circle by
her sweet face and kindly manner,
her loyalty and her generous spirit.
Old and young were her admirers
and but to see her was to come with
in the influence of her charm.
"Mr. and Mrs. Weiss have always
given most generously of themselves
Continued on last page.)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Percy Scott Tells
Army Experiences
REDWOOD FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
BOY TELLS PARENTS OF LIFE
WITH u. S. ARMY.

The following paragraphs are TAX
en- from letters written from France
by Percy Scott, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. J. Scott of Delhi who is now serving
with the other members of Company
L in France.
"Oh, l am an old soldier now.
have been over the top seven times
and am still alive. I wish I could
tell you all about my experiences
but ] guess can't. / have had some
awfully narrow squeaks, but I'm still
kicking. This last time a big Boche
shell about the size of milk can
landed in the platoon was in. A
platoon has fifty-six men in it-well
only six of us were left. The shell
landed within a few feet of me and
just knocked me down. I sure felt
her hot breath.
owe have only one second lieut.
e1ant left of our officers-he is in
command of our little Company. We
had the finest Captain that ever liv-
ed but he had to die for democracy.
~ wish l could tell you all my ex-
periences. I have been in the lines
since August. Just drive after drive.
You know our division is the best-so
Foch and Perching both say. We
have been in every drive you have
read about lately. And by the way
there is no more trench war fare
its just plain drive now. But of
course after we have gone over the
top for five or six kilometers we dig
ourselves trench-each man dig
ging his own shelter.
'The machine gun bullets and ar
tillery are something fierce. About
a hundred of my pals are gone and
the worst part of it is that | saw them
get it. Oh, that schrapnel from the
shells is awful-tears a man all to
little bits. The last day over in this
drive / and another fellow picked up
a big German gun and about 400
rounds of ammunition. Theagun is
water cooled and shoots 500 rounds
in belt. Wooh! We "dug i'm and
placed our machine gun in front and
had a belt of 500 stuck in and the
trigger set on "auto". All you have
to do is hold the trigger back and the
thing sounds like a Ford going sew
eaty-five miles an hour. And, by
the way, that machine gun the Boches
use is an American Maxim. l have
got seven or eight Boche automatic
pistols but l sold my last one yester-
day for hundred fifty francs-about
twenty-seven dollars. l have gotten
everything from Boche watch to a
machine gun. Percy Scott.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
State Remains
Wet Tally Shows
DRY AMENDMENT LACKED ON
LY 756 VOTES TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE

Complete officials returns from ev-
cry county in the state show that
the prohibition amendment was lost
by 756 votes.
With returns from Itasca county
the vote on the amendment and also
the complete votes on all of the state
offices were made available.
There were 380,604 votes cast in
the general election. The drys re-
ceived. 189,547 and the vets, 1850.
The drys needed 190,3O3 to carry,
however.
Senator Nelson's majority over w.
G. Calderwood was 69,281 and Gov
eraor Burnguist's plurality was 3d.
967. Clifford L. Hilton, attorney
general, who had been credited with
having a stiff fight received more
than $4,000 votes more than Tom Da-
Wis.
;. The complete returns on state Of
Ulcers and congressman follow:
Senator in Co1gress-KnutecNelson
Republican,, 206,555; Willis G. Cal
derwood (NationaD, 1924. Nelson's
majority, 69,281.
GOVERNOR. A. A. Burnquist (Re-
puDhcan), l66,5l5; Fred A. Whea-
ton (Democrat), 1913; Olaf o. Sta
ICEBERG (National, 6,648; L. P. Berot
(Socialist,) 1894; David H. Evans
(Farmer-Labor), 111,948. Burnquist's
plurality, 54,967.
Lieutenant Governor = Thomas
Frankson (Republican), 1913, 1855
Cnarles II. Helweg (Democrat), 97,-
oal; George d. Haggard (NationaD,
1898. : Frankson majority. 81. 611'
Secretary of % State = julius A.
Schmahl Republican,, 218,414; Ed
ward 1ndrehus Democracy, 127.145.
Schmahl majority, 91,269. o
State AUDITOR. A. o. Preus IRE
publican), 214,278; L. w. Huntley
(Democrat), 89,433; Fremont R. Nc
Manigal (Natioaal), 1867. Preus
majority, 87,188.-Minneapolis Trib-
une.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Read New Order

The following order has been is
sued by the Northern Division of the
American Red Cross at the request of
the War Department to prevent dis
appointment to those who have not
received labels from abroad.
The final mailing of Christmas par
cells for soldiers overseas has been
extended to November Both.
Arrangements have also been made
by the Red Cross to furnish labels
to individuals who have not vet re-
ceived label.
These arrangements require that
individuals who desire label shall
sign an application to the effect that
they are nearest of kin in the U. S.
that no label has been received from
abroad and that should one be receiv-
ed later, it will not be used, and that
to the best of their knowledge only
one Christmas parcel will be sent to
the soldier to whom they are sending.
The application label and cartons
are to be obtained of a committee ap-
pointed by each branch of the Red
Cross to attend to the mailing of
these Christmas parcels.
Margaret Little, Chairman, Red
wood County Chapter.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Knitted Articles
To Be Returned
WAR DEPARTMENT HAS RULED
CERTAIN ARTICLES OUT OF
OVERSEE EQUIPMENT.

The War Department has recent
ly issued an order prescribing what
soldier shall take with him over
seas, either regimental or person.
al equipment. This order allows one
sweater, one helmet and three pair
of hand-knitted socks per man. If
soldier has more than the above he
is required to dispose of it before
he sails.
If these articles have been given
him by the Red Cross, he is instruct
ed to report this fact to his Quar-
termaster, and there after make a
weekly accounting of same. ANY
surplus articles given him by the Red
cross he is required to turn in to the
Quartermaster for reissue to other
troops. In cases where these articles
have been given to the soldier bv
friends or relatives, therefore being
his personal property, he is entitled
TO dispose OF same as he sees fit,
either by giving them to the Quarter
master for reissue or returning them
home to the family or friends.
Comfort kits are now provid-
ed by the Quartermaster of the ar
my and additional comfort kit equip
naent IS therefore being returned
home by many soldiers.
The Red Cross Chapter should en-
courage the families and friends of
these soldiers who have had such ar
ticles returned to them to turn them
in for further distribution by the
Red Cross. Owing particularly to
the scarcity of yarn, it is quite NEG
essary that every wooden article be
put in use, 50 that all may be provid-
ed for-Bulletin.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Prepare Now For
Next Roll Cali
A. H. emerson WILL HEAD CAM
PAIGN FOR RED CROSS
CHRISTMAS DRIVE.

The week of December 16 to % has
been set apart by the American Red
Cross as the time for the Christmas
Roll Cali, or in other words to re-
spond to the call for membership.
Some may say the war is over, there
is nothing more for the Red Cross to
do. Let no one suppose the work of
the Red Cross is finished. Millions
of American Boys are still in arms.
Thousands are sick and wounded,
and it is the duty and privilege Of
every Red Cross worker and member
to show our returning soldiers and
sailors that we care for their health,
happiness. We are enlisted for no less
period then they are. The cessa-
ton of war shows picture of mis-
cry such as the world has never be-
ieved before especially in many coun-
tries that can not help themselves.
There are broken spirits and bro
ken bodies to be repaired, vast areas
narrowed by war to be rebuilt and
IL these great acts of mercy the spi-
rit of the American people must con-
tinue to be modified through the
American Red Cross.
The Red Cross must not falter
when humanity calls.
Mr.. A. H. Emerson has been ap-
pointed by board of directors to act
as campaign manager Of this work
let us all rally to the call and roll
up in Redwood County the largest
membership we have ever given.
Margaret Little, Co. Chairman.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Next Loan Will
Finance Peace
SECRETARY OF TREASURY AN
NOUNCES THERE WILL BE AN
OTHER LOAN IN SPRING.

Secretary of the Treasury, McAdoo
has announced that to use his own
expression, eve are going to have
to finance peace for a while just as
we have had to finance war;"
There are over 100000 United
States soldiers abroad. If we trans
port these men back to the United
States at the rate Of 100000 a month
it will be over a half a year before
they are all returned. Our Army,
therefore, must be maintained, vic
tualed, and clothed for many months
after peace is an actuality."
The american people, therefore,
having supported the Liberty Loan
with patriotism that future histor-
ians will love to extof, will have an
opportunity to show the same patri-
otisna in financing the just and con-
elusive victorious peace which has
come.
One more Liberty Loan, at least
is certain. The fourth loan was pop
ularly called the Fighting Loan"
The next loan viii be victory loan.
Whatever the condition, the loan
must be prepared for and it's success
rendered certain and absolute. Begin
now to prepare to support it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Safest Investment
In The World
THAT'S WHY YOU SHOULD NOT
DISPOSE OF YOUR LIBERTY
BONDS.

Some get-rich-quick concerns are
e1deavoring to persuade patriotic
Liberty bond holders whom they know
will not sell outright their Liberty
bonds, to turn over their Liberty
bonds to these companies as security
for loan and with the money thus
borrowed purchase stock in their
companies.
A Liberty loan bond is the safest
investment in the world, and. pru-
dent. man will very carefully investi-
gate any effort to induce him to
exchange it for a less safe invest
ment. This lending money on
Liberty bonds as a security to pur-
chase stock in the lenders company
is in many cases only a thinly dis
guised method of exchanging stock
of a doubtful value for Liberty
bonds of unquestio1able value.
1t is good business and it's patri-
otism to hold your Liberty bonds.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Wabasso Boys Killed

News was received in this city this
week of the death of two Wabasso
boys from wounds received in battle
in France, News of the death of r.
vim Englebart was received from his
parents in Pipestone, who received the
official news of his death in action
on September 28th, and a telegram
was received by relatives of the death
of Victor Hirsch from wounds on the
10Th of October. These boys were
among those who went to service from
Redwood, the latter among the first
to enlist and go with Co. L, the for
mer going in the call last March.
Both were young men most highly
respected in civilian life and both
have seen real service in the fields
cover there" Wabasso Standard.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20

Summary Of u. S. Army
Rehabilitation Orders

All army to cleared at once
for the reception of American forces from France.
The first 100000 training this will be home
within the
When the rehabilitation plan in full working order 10000
will be discharged daily until the 100000
have been released
Casual sick AID wounded will pour Atlantic
steady . -
Divisions will be
the principal cities that the
give them a fitting welcome =
The Rainbow division, be
shown special consideration believed this famous division will
be accorded the honor of paradng in Washington
In reorganz1g the regular army, hon
orab discharges with the prlege of immediate
a furlough of month ~
Congress will be asked pay as
bonus -
Discharged soldiers will be privilege wearing
their military uniforms for three discharged
releasing officers they will be divided
desiring
and those taking their final discharge
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20

Julius A. Schmahl of Redwood
Falls reelected Secretary of State
Mr.. Schmahl has the honor of polling
the largest vote (218,414, of any
Minnesota candidate in the November
5 election, also of winning over his
opponent by the largest majority
(91,269). The Gazette merely men
lions this as a possible prophecy in
case Mr.. Schmahl decides to run for
his present office or higher office
in 1920.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Campaign Continues

The campaign for the United War
Fund which is now going on in Red
wood County will continue for a few
days longer, several citizens not yet
having their allotment in this fund.
The committee is DESTROYS that the
slow citizens speed up a little and
sign their pledges in order that a
full report of what this vicinity has
done may be made. Any member of
the committee will accept pledges and
the time for making them is just as
soon as you can possibly do it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Federal Inspection

There will be a federal inspection
of Company L of the National Guard
the Armory next Friday evening
November %, the inspection being
conducted by an officer of the United
States army. Every man is required
to be present in order to muster the
necessary hundred and five men which
are required if Redwood Falls is to
keep the Company. If this number
lis not reached the company can not
5ntinue.
Captain G. w. Gold, Commanding.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Influenza Claims
Many Victims
sDWOOD FALLS FAMILIES
. SITED BY GRIM REAPER
PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS
TRAIL OF FLU.

During the past week several fam
lilies have been visited by the influen-
Ia epidemic and in several casessdeath
has been the result of pneumonia fol-
lowing the influenza
Mable Anderson.
Miss Mable Anderson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Anderson of this
community died at Minneapolis last
Wednesday. Miss Anderson was a
student at the University of Mime
sofa. The body was brought to Red
wood Falls where private funeral
service was held at the Anderson
home Saturday afternoon and inter-
ment made in the Redwood cemetery.
Miss Anderson was only twenty-one
years Of age, young lady of splen-
did character and great charm and
much sympathy is felt for her be-
"reaved family.
Ormie Strawsell.
Ormie Strawsell, a former Red
wood Falls boy, died Friday morn
ing at his home at Galloway, after
a severe attack of pneumonia. He
is survived by his young wife. for
merely Miss Myrtle Sparks of Redwood
Falls and one small child besides his
parents and brothers and sister. Mr..
and Mrs. o. B. Sparks of Redwood
Falls went to Galloway several days
ago and were with their daughter
during the illness and death of her
husband. Mr.. Strawsell who was on
ly little past twe1ty-six years of
age, was young man of irreproach
able character and will be greatly
mourned. Funedal service was held
here Monday afternoon and interment
made IL the Redwood Falls cemetery
Ell ". C. F. Martin officiated.
aC Georgia Halverstead.
OH orgia Halverstead, the daughter
81 Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Halverstead Of
vino New Avon community died last
ha dnesday morning at the home Of
,, mrs. Smith where she was making
her home during the school year. A
private funeral service was held at
the Smith home Thursday afternoon.
DIR. E. C. Horn reading the services.
Miss Halverstead was about sixteen
wears of age and was a student at
the local high school.
VERNE Quesenberry.
VERNE SZu0SSGlUSIIy
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Quesenberry
of the New Avon community, close
friend and a roomate of Miss Haver-
stead also died at the Smith home af-
ter an attack of pneumonia. Funer-
al services were held Tuesday after
noon, DR.. Horn officiating. Both
these young ladies were earnest work
ers in the New Avon Methodist church
and their loss will be greatly felt
in both church and school as we'll as
in their homes.
Mary Marshall.
Mary Marshall, the two year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mar
shall who live just north of Redwood
Falls, was buried Monday afternoon
Death was caused from influenza
. which several members of the Mar
shall family are still suffering. DR..
f. C. Horn officiated at the private
neral service.
Lillian Thayer.
Another small child who succumb-
ed to the influenza was Lillian Thay-
err the seven year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Thayer living
south of Redwood Falls. Funeral
services for the little girl were held
at the home Sunday afternoon. DR..
Horn officiating. Several other mem
bers of the Thayer family who were
i'll are now recovering.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
CIague Wins In a
Walk Over Michel
MICHEL CARRIES ONLY TWO
COUNTIES BY SMALL MAJOR
ITY LYON co. GOES TO
CLAGUE

Frank Clague, ex-senator of this
district, was elected judge by hand
some majority over Ernst Michel, ex-
law partner of Tom Davis of Mar
shall. At the time of going to press
last week, it was impossible. to as
certain what the majorities in the diff
ferent counties of the district were.
Mr.. Clague carried Redwood coun-
ty by 1,271. The vote was Clague,
1856 and Michel, LIS. In the city
of Redwood Falls Michel received on
ly forty votes. This is a glowing tri-
butte to the way the newly elected
judge stands in his own community.
The reverse is true of Michel who
neither carried his home city, Mar
shall, nor Lyon county. The vote in
Marshall was, Clague, 3O5 and Michel
194. The vote in Lyon county was
Clague, 1,511 and Michel, 1,455. Cla-
que majority was fifty-six.
Iha vote in the district bv counties
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Get Your Premiums

C. V. Everett, secretary of the Red
wood County Agricultural Society an
nounces that the premiums for the
1918 fair are now ready and may be
obtained by calling at the office of
the County Treasurer at the court
house.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20

The figures given above show the
amount actually collected by the sol
icitors. No mention has as yet been
made in the published lists of the
donation of S200-by L. ]. Kuske and
of $500 by Clarence March. These
donations were made early in the
collection and were unintentionally
omitted.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20

Mrs. Knute Hustad who has been
visiting home of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. McGregor for several days,
left for Judith Gap, the latter part
Of the week.-Vesta Censor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20

Mrs. Ackman will leave today for
Mankato where she will spend the
winter and her daughter Miss Tina
Ackman will leave next week to at
tend a commercial school at Man
kato.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20

CIagues Majority, 945.
Brown and Nicollet counties were
the only two counties in the district
it will be seen by the above vote,
which gave Michel majority.-Brown
County Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-20
Redwood County
Coli cts Funds
ALL SECTIONS RESPOND TO
CALL FOR MONEY TO RE-
LIEVE SUFFERING

In response to the appeal of the
Public Safety Commission for funds
for the relief Of the fire sufferers
in the northern part of the State the
following contributions were made:
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
10 Vote on du Pont Bonus
Stockholders Asked to Ap-
prove Distributions to
Workers

The bonus plan of the E. I. du Pont de
Nemours Company, under which more
than $4,000, 900 was distributed among
employees in two years, and which has
been attacked in the courts by Alfred +.
du Pont and others, will be voted on
at the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers, to be held March II.
With the call for the meeting there
is being sent letter signed by the
president of the company giving the
complete record of these awards and
asking that the stockholders approve
the action taken in each individual
case, as we'll as the administration of
the bonus plan in general.
A proposed amendment to the bylaws
is submitted, designed to give the d-
rcctors unquestionable power to CON
tinue and to alter or amend the bonus
plan, so that in the future there may
be no possible ground on which to ques-
ton the awarding OF bonuses.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Income Exceeds
$500, 100000 Marks

1.-The ordinary incomes will amount
to 6,538, 8,S63,27S marks (that is.
1881 100000 more than during the
present yeart. The ordinary ex-
penses for the new year will reach
6,195,O91,4 marks Q,239, 400 900
marks more than during the present
year,. The ordinary surplus for
1918 will be 343,771,867 million
marks GAS, 100000 more than dur
ing the present year,.
cat the head of the administra-
tions from which a surplus may be
expected stands the administration
of direct taxes with surplus Of
84,70O,O0O marks. Then comes the
forest administration with a maxi
mum surplus of 29.1 millions. The
administration of custom duties and
indirect taxes promises maximum
surplus of 17.8 millions. The Prus-
sian stamp tax can be raised by 10
millions. The maximum proceeds
from maritime traffic, it is hoped.
Will reach 1876 million marks. From
the administration of the crown
lands q surplus of 2.8 millions is ex-
pected. The surplus of the lottery
administration will be higher by
SSO,542 marks.
1T is natural that there should
be deficits during the first years of
the war. But these deficits which
amounted to SIT million marks have
been reduced to 317 millions bv
means of special taxation. There is
no doubt, however, that we have used
up our reserves. But reserves are
anyhow, for the purpose of being