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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03
TEDIOUS TASK WELL PER-
FORMED.

Any one at all interested in the
civic and material development of
Sank Centre must have realized at
almost every turn that Sank Centres
City charter brought into being by a
special legislative enactment back in
1888, has~lo-c since outlived it's USE
fitness.
Oftentimes during the 4 Il years the
writer has been resident of Sank
Centre many matters needing the at
tention and action of the City council
were called to their attention. In
most cases the council expressed their
Willingness to comply but-there was
that insurmountable wall, the City
charter, preventing them from carry
ing out the wishes of the citizens. AS
a result the progress and development
of Sank Centre has been retarded in
more ways than one. About two years
ago the judges of the District Court
of this judicial district named a COM
mission of Is representatives free
holders of Sank Centre to formulate
new charter that will adequately
meet the City's requirements.
These men have worked tirelessly
having in thought the single idea of
drafting a form of government for
Sank Centre that will meet the
needs of the City not only for the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03
CHAPTER II.
Elective Officers.

Section S. Elective Officers. There shall be elect
ed at,large in the City of Sank Centre mayor city
and five aldermen; and these shall be known
as the elective officers of the City There shall also be
elected municipal judge and special munlclpal
Judge, provided by law.
Section 6. Election and Term of Office. The term
of office of the mayor the city treasurer and the alder
men shall each be two years, except that at the hrst
municipal election after the adoption OF this one
alderman shall be elected for year and two alder
men for two years, and the candidates for aldermen
at that election shall be designated zone year. and
"two year" candidates.
Section Z. Eligibility No person shall be eligible
to any elective office unless he be citizen of the United
States and of the State of Minnesota and resident of
Sank Centre
Section g. Vacancies An elective office shall be
deemed in of failure of the person elected
to qualify within ten days after official notice OF his
election or by of DEATH resignation, removal
from office, removal from the city, continuous absence
from the city for than three months, conviction
Of felony, violation of any of the duties of office,
which by the provision of this charter render the of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03
MAKES 1T EASIER FOR PARENTS.

OF the many commendables plans
worked out by the United States
government in connection with their
preparations to take part in the war
for humanity's sake, is the manner in
which the parents of the flower of
young American manhood are relieved
of suspense during the trying period
in which the boys are being transport
ed across the Atlantic.
In the latter days of November the
Herald editor received a letter from
his son in which he stated that the
Aero squadron of which he was a
member would sail before long. He
stated frankly that it would be i'm
possible for him to let us know the
exact date when he sailed, but that
each of the boys had been instructed
to write letter home just before
sailing. The latter would be held in
New York, until official notice had
been received that the transport haC
reached it's destination in safety.
While the Herald does not believe
that the enemy submarines will "get'
any of Uncle Sans transports, never
theless they are menace. Uncle
Sans plan relieves the parents and
friends of anxiety in connection with
the trip. The first intimation that
we had that our boy had sailed was
on Monday morning of this week
when we received letter dated Dec.
3, stating in effect that when you
receive this letter it will be notice to
you that our transport has reached it's
destination in safety" This thought
fitness on the part of the government
to make things as easy as possible
for the parents is highly commendale,
saving as it does the tedious wait that
follows the arrival at
somewhere" and writing letter
home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

present but for many years IN the
future as we'll. After the business
men had their ideas of what a charte,
should be in the rough, DR.. Schaper
for years professor Of the political
economy department at the University
of Minnesota, and generally recogniz-
ed as an expert in laws regulating
municipalities, was called in and dele
gated to whip the ideas of the charter
commission in workable and valid
shape.
DIR. Shaper met number of times
with the commission to straighten out
and harmonic the ideas of the COM
mission with his own. The commission
made the final revision of the propos-
ed charter Dec. 10, and the same is
published in full on pages, two, three,
six and seven of this issue of the
Herald.
While the proposed new charter is
progressive, it is sane, embodying the
principal feature of charters adopt
ed by cities of the fourth class in
in recent years and having been found
to work out successfully.
The proposed charter does not
change the form of government under
which the city has been operated since
1888. The governing board consists
of a mayor and five aldermen. The
aldermen elect their own president, as
at present. The terms of the alder
man are for two years, three retiring
one year and two the following year.
The mayor will be elected for two
wear term in the proposed new
charter, instead of one under the
present charter. The aldermen Will
all be elected at large under the pro-
posed new charter.
The proposed new charter mas d
sane recall provision for public OF
ficials. 1t will take at least 80 per
cent of the qualified voters OF the CITY
tn initiate a recall petition, and no
officer can be recalled until ne mas
served at least six months. The put
tho into operation of this provision
is very remote, but it PROVIDES d iiie
thod of Kidding the city OF an uh-
worthy official should necessity re-
quire.
The proposed new charter also
makes it possible for the citizens to
initiate legislation should there be
need of going over the heads OF the
common council Of course in both
the recall and initiative the matters
must be submitted to referendum OF
the citizens. -
The proposed new charter makes 1t
possible for the common council to
provide for public improvements-llkee
sewers, city water, sidewalks, stleet
srrinkling and the like, and have me
same charged up to the property,
benefited. This authority is vested
in all councils of progressive citles'
the lack of which has been one OF the
severe stumbling blocks in the pres
ent charter.
Under the proposed new charter the
City is given absolute control and
regulation of all franchises and pub
lie utilities operating in Sank Centre.
This they should have.
One of the really important features
of the proposed new charter is the
establishment of commission of
three men to have absolute charge of
the water and light plants of the City.
This commission will be appointed by
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

Section l. Name and Boundaries. The municipal
corporation in the County of Stearns and State of
Minnesota known the "City of Sank Centre shall
continue to be municipal corporation under the same
name and with boundaries established by law
as follows:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03
CHAPTER III.
Elections.

Section 10. Time of Election. municipal election
shall be held the first Tuesday of April, 1913 and
the first Tuesday of April annually thereafter at
such place, places, the council shall designate
which shall be known the general municipal election
At least fifteen days previous notice shall be given by
the city clerk of the time and place of holding such
election and of the officers to be elected by posting
notice thereof in three public places in the city and by
insertion in a newspaper published in the city.
Section II. How Conducted. The general laws Of
the State of Minnesota relating to elections and
rupt practices shall, in far applicable govern all
general and special municipal elections, except as
otherwise provided in this charter. The council shall
make suitable provision for the holding of elections.
Section IL. Nominations. Candidates to be voted
for at all municipal elections shall be nominated by
petition filed with the city clerk at least ten days be-
fore the election. Such petition shall be signed by
not less than ten qualified voters. Each person so
nominated by petition shall file his acceptance with the
city clerk not later than ten days before the date Of
the election, and may file declaration of principles at
the time in not than two hundred words.
In the absence of such acceptance, the of the
candidate shall not appear the ballot.
Section 10. Special Elections. The council may
by resolution order special election fix the time of
holding the same, and provide all means for holding
such special election in the herein
provided for other municipal elections.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

flee vacant If vacancy in elective Office other
than by recall resignation after recall petition is
filed, the council shall forthwith appoint an eligible
person to fill the same until the next general
cpa election when the office shall be filled for the un-
expired term
Section 9. Salaries The Mayor, the city treasurer
and aldermen shall serve without compensation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

the Judge of the district court, for
three year terms, one member retir-
ing each year. This method will take
the light, power and water depart
ments out of petty local politics and
should spell efficiency and economy.
. Under the proposed new charter the
finances of the city will be handled on
the budget plan, which has been
demonstrated elsewhere to be the
most economical and modern method
of conducting the expenditures OF a
municipality.
Every voter should carefully peruse
the proposed new charter. 1t will be
submitted to the citizens for ratltica-
ton in the early part of February.
and will become operative 30 days
thereafter. Under its provisions the
present officers will serve until the
next general election in April this
year. All of the present ordinances
now in force, not inconsistent with the
proposed new charter Will remain LII
full force and effect.
The commission drafting the new
charter are: John N. McGibbon, pre-
sident; M. D. Aygarn, Secretary; v. G.
Wedge, BENZ. F. Dubois, c. D. Mar
shall L. w. Gingery, D. B. Caughren,
S. C. Bjone, w. Q. P. Hilsdale, Alfred
G. Salmond, Geo. R. Bergman, J. F.
Cooper, E. A. Richards, L. L. Kells
and s. p. Hansen, commissioners. The
personnel of the commission is in
itself a guarantee that the best in
terests Of Sank Centre have been
safeguarded.
Believing that the citizens of Sank
Centre realize the need Of an i'm
proved charter, the Herald sincerely
hopes that the work of the commission
will be ratified at the coming special
election by practically unanimous
vote.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

The best way to elongate your purse
is to curtail your expenses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

The kaiser told Ambassador Ger
rard that he would stand "no nom
sense from Uncle SAM" Billy needn't
worry, our uncle is not going to offer
him any nonsense.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

Many people have wondered how old
Noah Webster found words enough to
fill his huge dictionary. He probably
Just noted down the superfuous ones
that a fond mother used. in describing
the charms of her first baby.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

The colored soldier had about the
right idea. "Sam," asked camp
visitor, "are you willing to die for
the darkey. Else no Exactly willing to
die fob NAH country but Ise puffectly
willing to help some German die fob
his country"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-03

Name, Boundaries, Powers, Rights, and Liabilities.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Governor Gardner is being
urged to appoint a man to fill
the unexpired term of Senator
Stone, deceased. who will be sat
.isfactory to the President. II
seems to US that the governor
should appoint some one who will
meet with the approval of Mis-
souri,, first and then if the Pres
.ident is satisfied, there will be
peace and harmony all around.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

AZ
Mrs. Hattie Conner went TO
Kansas City Friday to spend the
day.
Mrs. VIM. Beard went to Con-
cordia Thursday evening, being
called there by the death Of her
nephew, Alfred Helt.
Fred Curtis left Saturday
for Kansas City, where he will
locate. His family will join him
later.
Miss Mary Malone returned
Friday evening to her home in
ISedalia, after q few days visit
here with friends.
John A. McEvoy, who has been
here on recruiting duty has beer
relieved by Private Gates. Mi
McEvoy will go to Jefferson Bar
racks.
Charles Weber returned Fri.
day night from a business triI
to St. Louis, Mrs. Weber, who
has been visiting in Philadel
phia, Pa, accompanied hin
home.
Thomas Matter spent Friday
in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

d. w. Meng, assistant SER
geant-at-arms of the United
States Senate, arrived Sunday
morning for a brief visit with
his mother, Mrs. ]. w. Meng.
Ernest Hoffman, who has beeil
receiving treatment at the Re-
search hospital in Kansas City,
for several weeks, returned
home Saturday night very much
improved in health.
Lieut.. G. R. Townsen of Camp
Pike, Ark, who is on his way to
visit his mother at Belmont, ILL.,,
is visiting at The home of Mr.,
and Mrs. George Gafin.
Miss Bertha Schumacher, Mrs.
w. M. Colman and daughter.
ILorene, of Corder; S. L. Hum
Iphrey and son, Manuel, of Hig.
ginsville arrived Monday to at
tend the funeral of J. E.. Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs, E. w. North
returned to independence Satur-
day evening after a visit here
with their daughter, Mrs. S. T.
Ellis.
Private James Buellens, of the
regular army stationed at Waco,
Texas, is home for a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Felix
Buellens.
Mrs. C. B. Sexton and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Ellen, of Chica-
go, arrived Friday for a few
days visit with her sister, Mrs.
Edward Aull.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.. Green re-
ceived a card Thursday stating
that their son, Sergeant Ewing
Green, had arrived safely in
France.
Lieut.. R. C. Groves arrived
Thursday evening from CAM
Funston for a few days visit
with his mother, Mrs. D. P
Groves.
Edward Felgate, publisher o.
the H~igginsville Jeffersonian
spent Friday in Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Robert E. Masters, a cadst :.
Wentworth, who has enlisted ~ =
the Tanks left SATURDAY. ~
Jefferson Barracks.
Miss Ruth Craig went to HI.
ginsvillc Friday evening ~
few days visit.
Miss Ruth Field returned ri.
day evening to her home in Hia
ginsville, after a few days' viai,
here with friends.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
Children Crv
FOR FLETcHER'S
Q RIA

Mrs. A. NJ. Brown went II
Kansas City Saturday for a few
days visit.
Mrs. 2. M. Williams and Mis-,
Lizzie Yates went to Kansa,
City Saturday for a few DAYS
visit.
Judge S. N. Wilson returned
yesterday from a business triu
to st. Louis.
Buford Gordon spent Wednes.
day in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
ENDORSED BY HOMEFOLKS
Sam C. Major. Candidate For
Congress, In Good Standing
AT Home.

AT home.
1t is . mighty good indica-
ton when a man who aspires
for political honors, can come
"clean" from his own neighbor-
hood. Sam C. Major of Fayette,
Howard County, Missouri, is a
candidate for Representative in
Congress from this, the Seventh
District, and in making his an
nouncement gives evidence of his
high standing at home by his
hime people, by resolution and
pressnotices, or by word Of
mouth, are too general and I'M
solicited to be disregarded or
to not bear influence. MIR. Major
is no new conner; he has spent
all of his life among the people
who now accent his desire for
this office as his right and law
full ambition, and as a Just pro-
position of justice in reward Of
service.
2s, 1918.
Your attention is called to
what his neighbors have to say
of him.
Fayette, Mo, Mar. 6, 1918.
We, the undersigned public Of
fcials of Howard county, Mis-
souri,, heartily endorse the can
didacy of Senator Samuel G.
Major, for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Congress in the Sew
enth Congressional District. He
is a lawyer of standing, expert
ence and ability, a citizen of the
highest type and always an ac-
tive, loyal and aggressive Demo
crat. We believe he is in every
way qualified for the Office OF
Representative in Congress and
in all respects worthy of the sup
port of the democrats of the
district.
A. w. Walker, Circuit Judge.
]. c. Taylor, Presiding Judge
of the County Court.
w M. Jackson, Judge Eastern
District.
Green A. Pearson, Judge
Western District.
Paul P. Prosser, Prosecuting
Attorney.
1. T. St. Clair, Clerk County
Court.
David Bagby, Judge of Pro.
bate.
A. L. Kirby, Circuit Clerk and
Recorder.
Fred L. Pryor, Sheriff.
]. M. Cooper, County Collector
Hugh D. Davis, Assessor.
viii G. Lockridge, Treasurer
N. E. Smith, Coroner.
George w. Smith, Public Adj
mi~nistrator.
c. ]. Rains, County Surveyor
Luman Spry, Supt. of Public
Schools.
j. D. Tolson Jr., Representa-.
tive.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
Aircraft shakeup Now.

Washington. April 2O-That the com.
plete reorganization Of the aircraft
production program is imminent was
indicated today when President WI.
son called off his regular Cabinet
meeting TO confer with Secretary
Baker on the airplane situation.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
Engine Explosion Injured NJ.

Beaumont, Tex April 2l.-Nine per.
sons we're injured, one fatally. when
the locomotive Of a Gulf Coast freigh,
train blew up here today. The explo.
sion was believed to have been caused
BY a blistered crownsheet
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Fayette, Mo-, Mar. 6, 1918.
We, the undersigned mem
bers of the Democratic County
Central Committee Of Howard
County, hereby unqualifedly en-
dorse Senator Samuel G. Major
for the Democratic nomination
for Representative in Congress
in the Seventh Congressional
District. He is. and always has
been, an Incorporating Dem
ocrat and an active party work.
er, He is a CAPABLE and success
full lawyer, a good citizen and a
good man, and we unhesitating
ly and without reserve recon-
mend him to the Democrats OF
this District as in all respects
worthy Of their support.
H. V. Carson, Chairman Dem
ocratic County Committee.
A. G. Scott
George E. Railsback
]. I. Williams
S. P. Crop
Marvin Phillips
R. T. Alexander
D. 0. Green
w. B. Taylor
]. Lee Dougherty
c. H. Barnes
s.epiion Yancey
M. c. Darby
0. L. Potter
Dave Pierce
Mrs. E. i rtering returneI
Wednesday from a visit in His
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
sabotaae and NowaI.m

Washinston, April g. presiden
Wilson signed today the saboIars
Bill carrying penalties Of $4,000 an6
thirty years imprisonment Tor destruc
ton Of war materials Or interference
wlth val industries.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

We are authorized to announce
c.. l.. GLASSCOCK
as a candidate for Presiding Judge of
the County Court, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic Party at the
primary, August 6, 1918
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
We are authorized to announce
B. C. GORDON

as a candidate for Co unity Collector,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party at the primary, August 6,
1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

We are authorized to "a nnOunce
W. 7. TUT
as a candidate for renornhaton for
the Office Of Circuit Clerk, subject to
the action of the Democratic party
at the primary, August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Mrs. E. i vtering returned
Wednesday from a visit in Hig-
&insville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Issued weekly on Fridays, Sub
scription $3.50 per year, payable
strictly in advance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

We are authorized to announce
JULIUS VOGT
as a candidate for Presidan Judge of
the County Court, subject to The ac-
ton of the Democratic parry at the
primary, August 6, 1918
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Entered as second-c lass mail matter
at the Postofice in Lexington, Mis-
souri,.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

A. W. ALLEN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
CONGRESSIONAL

We are authorized to announce
SAM C. MAJOR
as a candidate for Representative in
Congress from the Seventh Congress
ional District, subject to the action
of .he Democratic party at the pri-
mary, August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

COUNTY

We are authorized TO annCance
ELMER C. EBBERT
as a candidate for Coll ectdr Of Lafay
cite County, subject to the action o.
the Republican party at the primary,
August s, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

We are authorized to announce
E. NJ. THOMAS
as a candidate for Presiding Jud ge
Of the County Court, su bject to the
action Of the Democratic party at the
primary, August 6, 1918
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

We are authorized to announce
POLK PHILLIPS
as a candidate for County Collector,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party at the primary August G.
1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26

Lexington In 1 eIligencer
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
We are authorized . announce
GEO. H.. PROCK
We arfGlnthor,zed to announce
W M. MILLER

as a candidate for Judge Of the East
ern District, subject to the action Of
Democratic party at the primary,
August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-26
British Gained Near Robecq.

London, April 24.-The British gain
ed ground today east Of Robecq. ac-
ording. to Field Marshal Haig's re
ort tonight, and improved their 20
ition around Meteren. Numerous
prisoners were captured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-08

London, Aug. David Lloyd
George, the prime minister today in
a speech before the House OF Com
mons. reviewed extensively the war
situation. He referred particularly
to what had been accomplished in
the recent drive by the allied forces
on the scissors Rheims salient. to
the destruction of German submar-
mos Of which $50 had been account
Cd for since the war began-more
than half of them-and the part/the
Americans now were playing and
would play later in the fighting Tor
the cause of democracy. He would
no a sanguine man on the German
General staff who would now predict
that Germany could obtain a mill
tary decision this year. The pre-
mier declared, as he characterized
Marshal Foch's counter offensive the
most brilliant in the annals of the
war. Reverting to peace Mr.. Lloyd
George said the people who had
made the war still were in evidence
and that they could have no peace
so long as they were predominant