Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05

in as fine fettlc when he again seeL.
otncial position, o people must look
out or he will reach the pole first.
+. NJ. Parker, one of Orr's prosner.
GUS farmers. has lived in Grand Forks
county for 80 years, but he and
other at the picnic. But we soon
made up for lost time. and got Wen .
acquainted IN about fifteen minutes
, lie had the advantage of me, however
as he knew all about my t%ortuous
career, and / only knew him as one
of the prominent farmers of the
county. and there is nothing bad about
that. often meet former residents
of tho state. total strangers. but who
was introduced to a prominent citizcyy
of North Dakota, and the statement
was made that I had been in the
newspaper business at Grand Forks
and occasionally took a dip in the
political pool. "Oh, yes" said he, 81
know all about Winship: he was the
precursor if not the father of the Non
Partisan league which has hypnotized
our farmers and bids fair to bring our
state to the verge of bankruptcy
How is that for a reputation?
One reason why I warmed UP to
Parker was his acquaintance with and
friendship for my old friend Chris
Sundahl, of Orr. He told me a lot Of
good things about Chris, his industry '
and shrewdness, his interest in public
affairs. and his good citizenship; but.
best of all, his sterling patriotism and
loyalty to the government at this
critical time. Four sons from the
, Sundahl household are enrolled in de-
: Tense Of their country: and several
Imorc will oon be eligible as defend
ers. This was good news to me. and
confirmed my previous estimate off,
Chris's character. Gee! l am thank
:; full that during my administration of
the Herald l had the patience and
courtesy to spend much time in de-
ciphering Chris manuscript when he
Illuminated from time TO time against
the Vaccinations OF the gang" Chris
caused my head to ache many times,
but all is forgiven: for has he not
done R~oosevelt;an service for his
country? a
| have great admiration for the
successful man. and especially for the
Young man who by sheer grit and ma
tive ability overcomess obstacles and
succeeds in his legitimate under
takings. We had a call yesterday
from Il young man of that character,
a former newsboy of the Herald. Only
a few years ago he was carrying a
route n delivering his papers as
conscientiously as he today performs
: the onerous duties 6evolving upon
hin, as one of the responsible men in
q great corporation. which also had
I its origin in Grand Forks. The name
j of that newsboy was just plain
G Tommy" but today he is intimately
= known as Tom. and his full name is
Thomas p. Griffin. Mr.. Griffin is
o close to tie top of that galaxy OF
Y strong young men who constitute the
o various mercantile organizations
: which center in the great firm OF Nash
Q Brothers. He is a big. capable young
: fellow, clean, honorable. energetic
t and ambitious. am pround to knows
o that at one time he was connected
d coast with his mother. Mrs. John
Griffin, who though along in the
eighties is strong and vigorous. and is
Standing the fatigue of travel with
n rare courage. They spent a pleasant
Y hour With us before leaving on their
# Journey northward.
IS Among other callers this week were
Nj. and Mrs. S. Panovitz. who are
n sr"ntinr the winter at Los Angeles.
& Mr, Panovitz belongs to the class OH
successful men just referred to.
When we consider his handicars when
& ne 'rst came to Grand Forks. ana
contrast them with his enviable po-
%illon today, We may we'll marvel AT
ms success. Success not alone III
" mercantile lines. but in many others.
y We is a good citizen. liberal. enter
prisinI and loya! to the core. He has
raised a fine family, two capable gen
hnmhn'y sons, and two beautiful and
an1iable daughters. For many years
We lived in close proximity to the
'af ovitz family. and We found them
most delightful neighbcrs-in fact we
learned to respect and admire the
whole bunch.
J was not much surprised the other
Gay on learning of the death Of Louis
on the Herald building. Among the
iaRt people saw when I left Grand
FORKS last September was Mr.. Pres
cott. TIC was hen in feeble health,
ana whom ! hade him goodbye. |
feared that it was the final parting.
nc also seemed to have a p~remonition'
"i mat anture. for with tremuious
t"ara, nc s~pasmodically grasped my
nhnh, hid me goodbye and turned
ANY, fnw that he was struggling
"',n himself, n quickly Withdrew.
vhe must live very close to another
.m . Ions time to thoroughly under
hl"nh MS characteristics n to kno"
~ very soul. For many years MI.
Il, WIZ" HNeu an0 ala "a
= ,'H same building. We met MANY
Az" during the day and night. and
,"m constant minRling brought me
49,, Hnow'edse OF his high character
~" h,s exalted ideals. Very soon
d,nr ma enEagemcnt with the Herald
"'herved tho faithfulness with when
~ performed his duties. He was
wSn',S ~persontfied, and when duty
ua,Iou him no Knew no rest There
m m"n no room In his heart for decep-
~ or cuptdity. He could not De
s srmh' than strictly honest. candid
~ ,ai'hfu1. 1t was Just as natura'
~ mn. to he clean, pure ana straight
.mwarh Az II was to breathe. Fo
III. Years my family lived in tbs
m,.n'u building. and much 1T tn
.mnIorl sense OF security that We
tuirsha.nnued Was due to Mr.. Prescott;
- "ffm,"ss guardianship of the building
thm"a "a on the job wasN oul
y 3taasns' AND We retired and slept will
sar r.snns nf perfect security From
yIsiMi nornlhs until late at night nj
nance was unpcasmg.
81 Add,tlon 10 his splendid mora
.nsrna.ariAtt he was many sided IN,
s r,sit.,le, lHe could turn his hand 9
p'tns.n.us hlong mechanical lines. Al
fnD ~ !. unhlefihE plumbing, and pAo9
~ ~ w Hoodn, WAS done ny him. ]
tj,i,,. ne klipwledse that when he di
thmii INV They. would be done right
Ia IN ~ NV nohndcnce and satisfaction
nns,t,.n eaaa ef departments, and FIRE
i fla res,,I Z. WV asked 10 do TIM
~ ! sisah, pure, Elmples life ms xon
u j ~ lisapenlS rewardS ana FIAT e
i,.,,2s Nh confident, win Ne Secorde
lrssoot IN fullest measure.