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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
WRITES FROM FRANCE EXP OF WARRED CROSS MEMBERS
NUMBER 1923 IN CITY-AN IN
CREASE OF 81 OVER LAST
YEAR

Membership in the Red Cross in the
city is the largest it has ever been, due
to the last drive, it exceeding the mem
bersAip Of September l, the close Of the
year, by 81 at this time.
The membership September l was
1926, and up to this time 1923 have
paid their membership dues of 81 into
the treasury.
The first ward has 3s5, second 3l4,
third 246 and the fourth lis
There will still be number to be
added to the above, although the drive
in the city is about completed
Due to illness and conditions of the
roads m mostly, work in the country will
be continued for some time.
A. F. Koslosky, chairman, wishes to
thank all those cooperating in the drive
for their splendid efforts, also those ap-
preached for membership for the good
will shown and the kindly reception Civ
en- the solicitors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
NOTICE, l,l. I'D SOLDIERS
SAILORS, MARINEs, AND OTHERS
HAVING DONE ACTIVE WAR
WORK III EMPLOY OF U. S.

The Morrison County War Records
committee wants q complete history Of
every pcrsou who has been in the actual
employment Of the government since the
breaking uut Of the war. This history
will have TO be furnished by the person
himself. u b,N his parents, wife, OF other
nnar rplatjyr.. Morrison county and
the State Of lLinnesota arc anxious to
get complete record of all these per
sons and !; VIII be impossible for US to-
make out .s~ i a record without the as
sistancc Of the persons above named.
Any such person can 60 to the sccre-
tary OF lie county committee, Andrew
johnson, IN the city hall at Little Falls,
Minnesota, Or il that IS inconvcnlent,
to the nearest bank. All banks i'll the
county, outside Of Little Falls, have
been furnished with questionnaires
which they Will be willing to I'll out for
anv person calling at such bank.
1t is Of highest Importance that this
matter be attended to Immediately upon
the return Of such persons, either DIS
charged from the service or not ana II
is as important to these persons them
selves as it is to the committee that a
full and accurate record be made out
as soon as possible and YOU arc urged to
co-operatc with the committee in dis
charging this duty and VIC trust you
will find It convenient to comply with
the above requirements at your very
earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
N. n. Bcrgheim,
Chairman Of the Morrison County
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ~, 1918
not KILLED IN WAR
JOHN E. OLSON OF PIKE CREEK
ALIVE ONE MONTH AFTER
REPORTED DEAD

Christmas joy was added to i'm
nleasureably in the case Of John Olson
Of Pike Creek, as on Tuesday he receiv-
ed word from his son John E. Olson,
from France, stating that he was alive
and we'll, in contradiction to telegram
from Washington received recently stat
ing that his son had been killed October
%. The letter from the son, who is
known among his acquaintance as Ed
ward, was dated November %, more
than month later than when he was
supposed to have been killed.
The young man, 25 years Of age. is
in the infantry. He left for Camp
Dodge with a contingent from here on
April 23.
AS to whether his name was mixed
with some other, or accidently marked
into the casualty list is not known.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
IN THECASUALTY
CHARLIE GoURD DIES OF WOUNDS
NUMBER OF OTHERS ARE
WOUNDED

Recent casualty lists contain the
names of a number Of Morrison county
boys as having been wounded in action.
Following are those reported:
Private Stanley Christensen, slightly
wounded. Next Of kin, Mrs. C. Chris
tenson, Pierz, route l.
Private George E. Lucak, severely
wounded. Next Of kin, Jos. Lucak,
FiensDurg.
Private Nels B. Larson, severely
wounded. Next Of kin Nels Larson,
Swanville.
Private Otto Berg, Swanville, route 2,
wounded, degree undetermined. Next
Of kin, Arvid Nelson.
Our Randall correspondent notes the
death Of Charlie Gourd, while in action
in France.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
COME AND GONE

Mrs. G.. L. Mather Of Sioux City, Ia,
is visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. j. H. Hardenbrook.
Mrs. H. G. Williams and daughter Of
Minneapolis are in the city on a visit
at the home Of Mrs. Amanda Stedler.
Mrs. Richard Wallace left for Fergus
Falls Wednesday, where she will visit
her son, William Wallace.
Louis Gendron, who is employed at
Indianapolis, Ind, is on a visit at the
home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos.
Gcndron.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Falk, daughter
Esther and son Howard of Staples
spent Christmas at the home of A. ).
Falk.
AIr. and Mrs. Leo Thompson arc in
Minneapolis, where they are spending
the holidays.
Miss Thclma Brown, who has been
employed in the Union depot in St.
Paul, is in the city on a visit at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
S. Brown.
Oscar Renne, who is in the service
is in the city on week. s ~isit at the
home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Rcnne.
George Merrick, who is in the navy
assigned to the U. S. S. Mississippi ana
who has been at his home here on a
turlough, left Tuesday for Yorktown,
Va, where he will again go aboard
ship.
l.. 0. Vessel left Tuesday evening for
Rochester, where he will visit Mrs.
! N~oc.o1 who &c roooyer;,o fr,,, q ,o
cent operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Legesse Of Bloom
er, Wis, are in the city on a visit with
relatives.
Miss May Condor Of Minneapolis is
in the city on visit at the home Of
Miss Grace Castle.
L. F. Cary Of Menahga spent Christ
mas with his parents, Mr.. ard Mrs.
Fred Cary of this city.
Miss Edna Coleman is in the city on
visit at the home Of Mrs. M. Tomelty.
Misses Marion Hoist and Cecil Beat
tie, who attend the university, are in
the city on an over-holiday visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Wight Of Cloquet
are in the city on visit at the home
of Mrs. Wight's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. Barden.
Mrs. Elmer Dawson, who was called
to Minneapolis by the death OF Mark
Dunn, a~cousin, has returned.
| Miss Gertrude Hapka left Thursday
for Minneapolis, where she is employ
ed, after spending Christmas at her
home here.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. Ell Rosenstein and
daughter Of Minneapolis are in the city
on visit at the B. Burton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Medved and
daughter of Crookston are in the city
on . visit at tho Jos. Medved homo.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
MARCUS KOBE DIES SUDDENLY

Marcus Kobe, Of Royalton, one Oh the
pioneer residents of Morrison county,
dropped dead on his way home from
Holy Trinity church, Royalton, ycstcr-
day morning at about 1850 O'Clock.
Marcus Kobe, who was about 70 years
of age WAS born in Austria: coming to
this country many years ago. lie has
always been Of an active disposition,
having been in various branches Of bus
iness-ncrcantilc, hotel and farming.
He was commissioner Of Morrison
county & number Of years ago and had
a large influence in Morrison county
politics in the earlier days.
He leaves a wife and l3 grown up
children. among them being Mrs. Jos.
~Doty Of noyalton and Albert Kobe OF
Osakis, some years ago resident OF
Little Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
E. J. CARLSON REGRETS LATE AR
RIVAL INDICATION OF
RETURNING SOON

The editor is in receipt Of letter
from Ernest J. Carlson, who at the time
Of enlistment was on the Herald force,
but now serving in a balloon company
in France, which in part says:
Dear Mr.. Vasaly:
The weather is bad this morning so
there will be no balloon work. Therefore
l will write you a few lines to let you
know nov things are.
1t seems that this part Of France is
much like Washington or California,
with wet and dry seasons. The wet
season is surely on now. There has been
more rainy weather than sunshine since
we landed here.
Yesterday was Thanksgiving day and
a holiday for all Of us. We had good
dinner Of mashed potatoes and gravy,
jam, cocoa and taffy. In the afternoon
the K. G. gave cigarettes to the boys
and the Y. M. G. A. served hot chocolate
and waters.
Since coming to this camp have had
the opportunity to visit some of the old
historic places and I have still several
to see, among them the Plaimpont For
est, located near here, and concerning
which there is legend. It is in a val
ley in this forest that Vivian is said
to have locked up faithless lovers.
Up to date I have not met a single
Little Falls boy here in France. Most
Of the men in this camp are from the
South.
Several units from here have start
cd for the states, among them one reg
iment which came to this camp with
us and came across in the same convoy.
There is nothing to indicate that We
will 90 back very soon. Some Of our men
left for school yesterday:
l suppose that many Of the Little
Falls boys, who were in the camps in
the states, are homo by this time. 1t is
too bad that they did net get q chance
to have taste Of army life i'll France.
!! I am glad that l got over here and all
that I regret is that I did not get here
sooner so that l could have gotten to
the front and had Il share in the actual
work Of doing up the Bosche. But then
there are thousands Of Yanls who were
equally unfortunate in that respect.'
/ Mr. Carlson enclosed a photograph of
castle located near Camp de Coctqul-
dan, in which it is said spies were found
and is commonly known as Hindenberg
castle.
: Mr.. Carlson sends greetings to all his
! friends.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
MONTHS PAY TO HOME COMING
MEN

In order to remove the uncertainty of
the pay feature in the arrangements
made for the rehabilitation of troops,
the Public Safety commission has issued
the following statement:
Returning soldiers will be given one
months pay plus transportation allow
ance of three and one-half cents mile
from point of rehabilitation to home
town. Their railroad tickets will cost
two cents mile by direct route. De-
mobilization will be from nearest army
camp to home section of majority of
men in each unit''
:, This is in accordance with telegraphic
information received from the War De-
partment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
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FARM BUREAU NOTES
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lPrnsS COnlmitIeel

llC cOlICitIlCG O1 lHS sIOl l1SCn
County Potato Gro" ers, called by the
county agent to meet at the Farm Blu
reau office, Monday, December 20, was
held at the city hail. Ihirty-tWo farm
crs were present.
The meeting was called to order by
@. 7. jacobson, and MIR. Z. A. James OF
: awhile was elected chairman Of the
i,.vcting. O. ?. jacobson acted as Sec
rcJary of the meeting.
INo county agent called attention to
the fact that the United States food ad-
ministration had abolished all potato
.r,,,.i1lg r.lcs December 10. That there
was bill introduced in Congress to be
s<nown as the GU. S. Fruit and Veg
cable Standard Act,' which if passed
Hc,lu give the Secretary Of Agriculture
authority 10 establish fruit and veget-
able grating rules.
/! Ihc conference voted to go on record
! iii tavor of the establishment Of some
standard rules for the grading Of po-
! J;lJocs
The different makes Of potato grades
were then discussed for some time. Ihc
majority were OF the opinion that ma
chimes working On the oscillating prin-
ciplc were not suitable because the tu-
ibcrs would jump up and come down end
wise with the result that many large
tubcrs would 60 through a comparative
ly small opening in the screen, espec-
tally potatoes Of the long slender var
icties and that the potatoes were also
bruised to a great extent. 1t was vot-
ed to 90 on record as recommending the
tybolisnment of all machines using a
shake Of any kind.
The county agent then read the re-
commended grazing rules which were
drawn up by committee at University
Farm and will be taken up for discus
sion at the annual business meeting OF
the State Potato Growers Association
These rules provide for three grades tC
be known as No. l extra, No. 1 stand
ard and No. 2. After discussing this
matter for some time, it became the
general opinion Of the conference that
the No. | extra should be abolished. II
was feared that if the No. l extra
which would contain only the largest
and finest tubers, was first taken out
it would leave the No. l standard com
posed Of only medium and small size(
tubers which might spoil the sale o1
tbs grade. It was then moved to recon-
mend the establishment of No. l anc
I2 grade only, and that the No. l should
contain all the tubers that would pas:
over a screen having 5-S inch mess
This motion was lest, as a majority
felt that 5-8 inch screen was too
small
Another motion was made, similar
to the one above, but providing for
Tx inch screen instead Of the 5-S inch
This motion carried.
It was then voted to send three del
egates to the State Potato Grower Z
Convention to be held at University
Farm, st. Paul.
MI. Sam Hammerbeck, z. A. james
and E. P. Nauertz were selected as del
egates.
It was then moved and carried tha'
the county agent call another meeting
Of the potato growers to meet SOM
time after the holidays, for the purpos'
Iof organizing q Morrison county potat'
Igrowers association.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
MEYERS AND PI.NTIL REMEM
RERED

Richard Meyers was presented with
diamond stick pin and Otto Plettl was
presented with gold fountain pen as
Christmas gifts from a number OF their
associates of the Northern Pacific depot
force and other friends under the lead
ership of w. O. Beattie.
Both boys were employees at the de-
pot and were both wounded while in
action in Franco. Plettl IS receiving
. treatment on his wounds at the hospital
at Fort Smelling and M eyers is at the
Mayo hospital in Rochester.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
The following Little Falls bo,

The following Little Falls boys,
who have been in the service, have been
discharged and have returned from
their various stations: Leslie Kay, S.
A. T. G. at the university; Arthur Rich
ard, s. A. T. c.; Eugene Rasicot, Camp
Cody, N. NJ; Peter Juba, 8. A. T. c.;
Robert Brannen, Fort Missoula, Mont;
Edgar Christensen, s. A. T. c.; Harry
Schroeder, Overland building, st. Paul;
jack Wardoski, 8. A. T. G.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
DIED

Halle Weston, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. F. Weston, passed away Tuesday
night at the hospital at Fort Oglc-
thorpe, Ga, where he had been confined
for eight weeks with pneumonia, fol-
lowing an attack Of the influenza. De-
ceased was 22 years of age.
Weston left this city on October 23
for Camp Forrest, Ca, where he trained
for about two weeks before being taken
i'll with the influenza. He was trans
ferred from that camp to the hospital
at Fort Oglcthorpc.
His remains Will probably be brought
here for burial this afternoon or some
time tomorrow.
He leaves to survive him, besides his
parents. three sisters and two brothers.
The sister are Lcola, Dorothy and Nora.
The brothers are Donald and Harley.
H. II. Clifford passed away at his
home here at S:l5 Friday night, Dec+
20 at the age Of 64 years. He died from
complications brought about by a short
illness from influenza.
He moved to this city from Rice a.
bout year ago. Previous to living at
Rice Mr.. Clifford resided at Royalton
for 20 years.
A wife and five children survive.
The children are Ira, J. G., and Mrs.
VIM. Manley Of this city, Harry OF
Foley and Russell who is in the service
in France.
The funeral was held Saturday aft
ernoon at $3.50 and intcrmcnt made in
Oakland cemetery.
Mrs Georgina Merwin Of Brainerd
died at St. Gabriel's hospital Sunday
from paralysis after being confined
there for fourteen days. She was
brought here from Rochester, where she
has also been treated. She was So years
of age and was born in the state Of New
York.
She is the wife of o. W. Merwin of
Brainerd, an engineer on the Minnesota
and International railway.
! Her remains were shipped to Brain
erd Monday where service was held
and from there they were taken to
Minneapolis where burial was made.
Richard Hardenbrook, aged 4 years
and months, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
II. Hardenbrook of this city, passed
away at his home Christmas night at
10 o 'clock, death being due to diabetes.
A short service was held at 1:3O on
Thursday afternoon at the home before
his remains were shipped to Maxwell,
Iowa, whore inteynaat Win be made.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Robert Peterson, who is in France has
recently sent his father, Adolph Peter
son Of Svanville town, number Of
relies, among them q couple shoulder
straps, taken from the clothes Of Ger
man soldiers. One donates a prussian
guard Of Crown Prince William IS troops
and is Of dark grey. The other is Of
lighter grey and denotes a soldier be-
longing to the 40th division.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Doucettc arrived
Wednesday from Cloquet to spend the
holidays with relatives. Mr.. Doucette
states that Cloquet is recovering from
the disastrous fire. There has been
built 800 temporary houses to live in
and permanent business buildings and
residences arc now under construction,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

A telegram recently received by rela-
tivcs in this city states that Henry
Guerin Of Sweet Grass, Mont, was Sc
verly burned by the explosion Of gas
oline plant used to supply light and
water to his residence which occurred
Tuesday. His body, face and hands
were badly burned.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
RUMORED LOCAL FREIGHT MAY
TIE UP HERE AGAIN

1t is rumorcd that the local freights
may tie up here again in the near fu-
ture, although nothing officially has yet
been heard. If the change takes place
it would likely mean that number OF
families would again make this city
their home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
REMEMBERED THE ORPHANS

The children at St. Otto's orphanage
were remembered Christmas day, as
they have been each year, by the citl-
Zens Of Little Falls.
The 116 orphans at the institution,
the largest number for some years, were
each given a Christmas package con-
tanning fruit, nuts, candy, cookies,
raisins, etc., and to say they enjoyed
the occasion, is putting it lightly.
Mayor Bergheim spoke for the citi-
zens and Msgr. Nagl responded. These
short talks were followed by an excel
lent program given by the children.
Many citizens were present.
The sisters Of the orphanage wish to
thank the citizens who so kindly con-
tributed toward making the day JOY
Gus one for the orphans.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Sergeant E. V. Wetzel, who has been
stationed at Camp Devens, Mass, arriv-
ed Sunday on ffteen-day furlough.
On his return he will be stationed at
Springfield, Mass, where he expects to
remain until after peace is signed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

The fire truck was called out Tuesday
evening to extinguish fire in the NJ. j.
Brackc residence caused by the candles
on a Christmas tree setting fire to a
lace curtain. Little damage was done
as the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
Ed. SNOW LOSES ARM
FORMER RESIDENT GETS ARM
CAUGHT IN MACHINERY AT
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

Mrs. E. J. Beattie left Thursday
morning for St. Paul, where she was
called by telegram stating that Ed.
Snow, formerly a resident Of this city
had been seriously injured. A letter
received in the afternoon further stated
that he had suffered the loss Of the
lower left arm which was torn off at
the elbow on Christmas day, when he
was caught in shaft at the University
Agricultural school, where he is en-
ployed as head engineer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Jacob Leblanc, who lives near Pell1ev
Lake, suffered a severe attack OF heart
yrou!,lc and indigestion at his homo the
the latter part Of last week. He is re-
ported to be very i'll.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

A Christmas program will be given at
the Swedish Lutheran church Sunday
evening at 7:3O. Christmas tree. A
collection of 10 and IS cents will be
taken at the door.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
MARRIED

Herman Peterson and Miss Daisy
Cherry were married Saturday morning
at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. E
B: Service. The impressive ring service
was used. Many friends were in at
tendance
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Miss Lillian Moran has accepted a
position as stenographer in the law Of
fees of S. c.. and L. w. Vasaly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
INFLUENZA

Those who have become i'll with the
influenza since our last issue are Mrs.
Julius Jetka, W. E. Curtis, Wilfred Co.
no. Mrs. N. D. Woodwork.
Those who have recovered or are i'm
proving are Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Kiewel
Miss Mildred Emder, L. V. Tanner, N
D. Woodwork and two children, J. L.
Metcalf and two children, T. G. Cor
din, Frank Kiewel.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Jos. Machalke of International Falls
visited with his family over Christmas.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Miss May DraNton Of st. Cloud Wis.,
tied over Christmas with relatives here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

W. II. Renick Of Royalton spent
Christmas at the home of his brother,
Frank Renick, here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
WORM

BRATT-To Mr.. and Mrs. Leste?
Bratt, FRIDAY, December 20, a son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27
BASKETBALL TONIGHT
HIGH SCHOOL AND ALUMNI WILL
BATTLE AT HIGH SCHOOL,
GYMNASIUM

A basketball game will be played at
the high school gymnasium this evening
between the high school team and the
alumni. The "vets' who will probably
make up the alumni team are Tomelty,
Brannen, Arthur Richard, Martin Jack
son and Carlyle Hennen.
The game will be refereed by DR.
Joseph Dicdrich of Bemidji, who is in
the city on a visit.
The alumni team is made up of men,
four of whom have received their honor
able discharge from the service. Tomel.
ty, who is in the navy in training at
Municipal Pier, Chicago, is home on a
furlough.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Henry Limpcrich, for a number Of
years clerk of court Of Stearns county,
has been elected mayor Of St. Cloud to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion Of Mayor Freeman.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-12-27

Chairman Of the Morrison County
War Records Committee. 4o-tf