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The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
Farmers Prepare
For Big Sale
Ramsey Creek and Redwood Town.
ship Clubs Set March as Date
of Red Cross Sale

The Redwood Township and Ram
sey Creek Farmers Clubs have united
in big sale, the proceeds of which
will all be given to the Red Cross
workers for carrying on the work.
These clubs have asked and are ask
ing that every farmer and every busi-
ness man in the vicinity of Redwood
Falls should help in this work and
are meeting with a splendid response.
The sale will be held in the Armory
and will be cried bv F. E. Patten who
was so successful in conducting a
similar sale for Delhi. The goods auc-
toned will all be donated by business
houses and farmers and will cover a
wide range of articles including mer-
chandise, farm produce, etc.
The business men of the city were
solicited Monday and John Colville
one of the solicitrs tells the Gazette
that he has never befre seen men re-
spond so cordially or give so gener-
ously. The following men and women
have been appointed to have charge
of this sale: Messrs. and Mesdames
Clarence March, Gilbert MacDougall,
NJ w. Dennistoun, Ralph Weeks, A
w. Parks, O. D. Streeter, E. E., Mo-
sier, Ed. Dunlevy, Aug. Seebeck, G.
Beer, Martin Freise, Alb. Kahnke
Joe Ruder, c. M. Hawes, James Whit
tet, Frank Patten, N. L. Quesenber-
ry, T. A. Whittet and P. Kammerer.
The committee appointed as a re-
ceiving committee includes I. A. Whit
tet, David McNaughton, James Whit
tet and Chas. Little. The sale will
be clerked by D. M. Tiffany and J.
F. Gaffney.
This is most worthy move on the
part of these clubs and one with
which every citizen will most heart
lily cooperate. 1t is hoped that every
one will donate some article of value
to the sale and will be preseno at the
Armory March 9 ready to purchase
the articles others have given.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
Many Hear
German Talk
Rev. f. Osten-Socken Makes Force.
full Appeal to German-Americans,
And ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

One of the most forceful as well
as one of the most finished of all the
patriotic addresses Redwood Falls has
heard, was made last Tuesday after
noon at the courtroom at the court
house. The train bringing the speak
er did not reach Redwood Falls until
nearly five o'clock and many of those
living at a distance, who had gath
cred for the time of the meeting as
first announced, were obliged to re-
turn home without hearing him. How
ever. all those who remained were
more than repaid by the splendid ad-
dress which he gave. Mr.. Osten-
Socken talked for about an hour and
the one regret of the audience was
that because of his evening engage
ment at Morgan it was Impossible
for him to speak longer. Many of
the citizens went to the high school
the next morning where he gave a
second address equally as interest
ing as his first.
Born of the German aristocracy,
educated to take his place at the Ger
man court, Rev. Osten-Socken was
peculiarly fitted to tell all those who
have been, covertly or otherwise, up
holding the German government, just
what mistake they were making.
He was also quite as we'll fitted to
tell enthusiastic Americans just how
mistaken they are in assuming that
all men of German birth are in favor
of that government. The speaker
showed how it is impossible for the
common people in Germany to judge
correctly as it is the will of the aris-
tocrats that they be kept in ignorance
of many things and especially of the
real workings of the German law
making bodies. His is broad toll
erance for those who have been mis-
guided as we'll as a strict justice for
those who are willfully hindcring the
American government in its fight
against the barbarity and brutality
af the German rulers. This tolerance
opened a new breadth of vision be-
fore many of his hearers and was
message which has not been brought
to US by any of the speakers of the
last few months. Mr.. Osten- -Socken's
keen humor, his beautiful use of Eng
lish and the force and charm of his
personality helped make his speech
tone long to be remembered by those
LMhO heard it.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination for the County of Redwood,
Minnesota, to be held at Redwood
Falls, on March 8, 1918, to fill the
position of rural carrier at Seaforth,
Mimi, and vacancies that may later
occur on rural routes from other post
offices in the aforementioned county.
The examination will be open only to
male citizens who are actually domi-
ciled in the territory of a post office
in the county and who meet the other
requirements set forth in Form No.
1877. This form and application blanks
may be obtained from the offices men
toned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D. c. Applications should
be forwarded to the Commission at
Washington at the earliest practic-
able date.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
A Correction

There was slight error in the
Gazette of last week regarding the
length of sweaters. It should have
been % inches instead of %. They
should be at least % inches long and
may be 25 inches, but it is not neces-
sary to make them quite so long, and
as time and yarn are so precious it
is advised to shorten them to % inches.
In width they may vary from 15h
to 20 inches, and they should not be
knit too loose. The largest needles
are suitable only for very heavy yarn,
while smaller needles should be used
for the lighter weight yarns Mrs.
B. G.. Hall, supersivor of knitting for
the Redwood Co. Red Cross Chapter.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
F.W. PhiIbrick
Dies Monday
Sudden Death of Redwood Falls Busi-
ness Man At Minneapolis Sani-
rum Shocks City

News of the sudden death of F. w.
Philbrick of Redwood Falls was re-
ceived late Monday afternoon from
the sanitarium in Minneapolis where
he had been for the past two weeks
taking treatment for a disease which
has troubled him for several years.
While his household and friends knew
he was i'll, it was not thought that
he was seriously so the announcement
OF his death came as a great shock
to his fellow townsmen. His son, John
Blair Philbrick, and his wife are in
the east and it was impossible to To-
cate them until today. Funeral ar
rangements will await their arrival
in Redwood Falls.
Fremont w. Philbrick was born in
Wisconsin May 5, 1864, and came to
Minnesota in 1856, living practically
his entire life in this state. Before
coming to Redwood Falls he was en-
ployed in various capacities, princi-
pallv as school teacher and clerk in
general store, his practical busi-
ness experience being obtained large
ly through his work with a mercan-
tile house in La Crosse where he
worked for the six years previous to
coming to Redwood Falls. He was
also employed for a time in gro
Gerry store in Milwaukee.
In 1879 Mr.. Philbrick came to Red
wood Falls, going into business first
as partner of C. A. Francois. Later
he purchased Mr.. Francois share of
the business which has since been
conducted by himself, and in more re-
cent years. by his son, with whom he
entered partnership. The business
is one of the most prosperous of the
mercantile businesses Of the city. Mr..
Philbrick was also until recently the
president of the third bank of Red
wood Falls, selling his interests only
short time ago, with the expecta-
ton of devoting his entire time to the
enlarging and improving of his store
and in looking after his farms and
other investments.
Mr.. Philbrick served for several
terms as Mayor of Redwood Falls and
also as commissioner of Redwood
County for several terms. He was
member of the Knights of Pythias,
the Odd Fellows and the Woodmen.
The deceased is survived only by his
son and his family, Mrs. Philbrick
having died in May, 1916.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
High School Notes

The War Savings Stamps Campaign
Friday was great success, exceed
ing all expectation. The talks by
DIR. Sarchet, Postmaster Lauterbach
and Mr.. Lobdell, together with ap-
peals made by the various class rep
resentatives, brought the enthusiasm
to such pitch that when subscrip-
tions were totalled they amounted to
over $525 for the 7th and 9th grades
and the high school. The individual
class record however belongs to the
9Th grade which through the efforts
of Miss Swenson subscribed $145
among the forty members of the
class.
The plan of making the campaign
continuous is working out nicely.
Miss Clemmer, to whose efforts the
success of the campaign in the high
school is due. reports about $40, over
and above that acknowledged previ-
ously, as the proceeds from Mondays
sales.
All purchases made by school pu-
pills should be made from Miss Glenn
mer in order that they may be in
cluded in the school report. While
the committee favors the giving of
money to children for the express
purpose of buying these stamps, it
would suggest some plan whereby
parents give only upon the pupils
showing an equal amount derived from
individual earnings or savings.
The Redwood basket ball team went
down to defeat before Cottonwood
last Friday evening with a score of
6 to 60. The boys were somewhat
hampered by the small floor and hope
to give better account of them
selves when they play Cottonwood on
the home floor in March. On Satur-
day evening the boys were defeated
at Madison by a score of II to 36.
The game was characterized by fast
clean playing.
The girls debating team composed
Of Margaret McNaughton, Ethel White
and Constance Golden won by unani-
nous decision over the New Ulm team
last Friday evening. The girls de-
serve much credit for the forceful
and logical debate they had developed.
1t is regretable that so few avail
themselves Of the opportunity of hear
ing a good debate.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
BOYS Show Dads
A Good Time

The Fathers and Sons banquet Civ
en- by the R. Club at the armory last
Tuesday evening was one of the
pleasantest social events Redwood
Falls has enjoyed in some time-and
extremely profitable in that it brought
the fathers and their sons together
for a social time as they are seldom
brought together. Many fathers had
been adopted for the occasion, the
boys deciding that they wanted many
Of the business men so unfortunate
as to have no sons in the high school
present at the dinner.
An excellent menu of rabbit pie and
accessories was served, and then Ar
no Yackel as POSTMASTER took charge,
conducting the program of toasts
and talks in very capable and grace
full manner. Douglas Warner talked
on the R Club and it's mission, Louis
Yackel talked on the Kind of Father
boy likes to have, A. D. Stewart
talked on the closer relationship of
parents and children and ]. F. Con-
ner gave patriotic talk dealing with
some Of the great war issues. The
toastmaster then called on others
present for short talks, including
Judge Dolliff, DR.. Gibson, H. A. Bald
win, W. A. Hauek, D. S. Brainard,
W. M. Smith, ]. C. Ryan, ]. R. Keefe,
F. L. French and DR.. McPheeters.
One of the pleasant features of the
evening was that several of the out
of-town men came especially to be
with their sons upon this evening. AS
one of them said when the meeting
closed at late hour, "I've got a long
ride before me but | wouldn't have
missed it had the distance been three
times as great" The hope was also
expressed by several that the event
might be made an annual one.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
Red Cross Benefit

The ladies of the New Avon Meth
odist Church will serve dinner at
the church from twelve to two o'clock
Friday, Washington's birthday. There
will be no price charged for the din
ner but free will offering will be
taken and each person present will
contribute what he deems fitting and
proper, all proceeds to be given to
the Red Cross. The following menu
will be served: smothered chicken,
mashed potatoes, apple salad, whipped
rice, war bread and coffee. The public
is asked to come to eat a good din
ner and to help in good cause.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20

The various sections Of the act,
among other things, make the fol-
lowing a crime:
Section A:-The attempt to obtain
information, to be used to the injury
of the United States, of any military
or naval work owned or being con-
structed. Also making in writing or
note, or any attempt to induce other
persons to make any plan, photo
graph, sketch or anything connected
with the national defense. Also any
attempt to obtain possession in any
way of any writing, code book, or any
thing else of similar nature connect
ed with the national defense. The
penalty for violating this section of
the Act is fine of not more than
$4,000 or impriso for not more
than two years, or both.
Section B:-Makes it unlawful to
convey, or attempt to convey, any
information of any sort to an enemy,
anything that might be of advantage
to them, or any information that
might be used to the injury of the
United States. In times of war the
violation of this section might be
punished by death or by Imprisonment
for not more than thirty years. A
similar penalty is provided for col
lecting information, or attempting to
collect any information, with intent
that it shall be communicated to an
enemy, anything relating to the move
ment or description or disposition of
any of the armed forces of the United
States, or of the raw material, or of
any proposed plans of any naval or
military operation.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
Everybody Come

The Mite Society and the Country
Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church
will serve dinner to the farmers at
tending the Institute Thursday, Feb
ruary 21. The dinner will be served
in the basement of the church and
the ladies serving it promise real
chicken dinner that will be all that
dinner SHOULD be. Business men
are also invited to come to meet the
farmers and to enjoy the dinner. Din
ner 35 cents per plate.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20

Game Commissioner J. A. Johnson
has made arrangements to stock Lake
Redwood with fry this spring and
several varieties of fish will be
brought here for that purpose.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
Program Ready
For Friday Night
Armory to Be Scene of Home Talent
Play for Red Cross Benefit;
Many Will Help

The Red Cross benefit program to
be given at the Armory Friday night,
February 22, promises to be an even
ing of enjoyment and the sale of
tickets is progressing rapidly. Mrs.
A. D. McRae, who has the program
in charges, gives the program as fol-
lows:
Salute to The Flag
Vocal Solo---------W Willard Fuller
Barnes, Mrs. Ward, and Mr.. Lukens
Duet ---------Dr. and Mrs. Grapp
Chorus (Three Old Maids of Lee)---
------------Ten Young Ladies
Solo Mrs. Grapp
Reading ------------ Alta Johnson
Solo Louis Yackel
Duet Mrs. Ward and Mr.. Lukens
Whistling Solo---------Mrs. Palmer
Tableaux.
Dress Rehearsal of the Hick'ryville
School Exhibition.
Reserved seats will be on sale at
Lauterbach Brothers Thursday morn
ing and those who have purchased
their tickets should call there and
get them reserved.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20
A Law to Punish
Persons Discouraging Enlistment
SMtian /.

1t shall be unlawful from and after
the passage of this act for any per-
son to print, publish or circulate in
any manner whatsoever, any book,
CONTINUED on page g.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20

who filed Thursday as candidate for
Sheriff of Redwood County. Mr.. Kise
has been a Redwood County resident
for the past nine years, working first
for the Straus Brothers and later
as an automobile salesman During
this time he has made many acquaint-
ances and friends in Redwood County
and has received much encourage
ment as to the probable success of
his condidacy. He will undoubtedly
have as his opponent, Frank Hassen-
stab, who is the present incumbent
of the office and who has been very
popular since assuming the Office
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20

Mrs. Spang of Golden, arrived last
week for a visit at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Gallea.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-02-20

Some of the Provisions of the Espion-
age Act of June 18th, 1917, Defin-
ing Offenses Against the Operations
of the Government and Prescribing
Penalties for Violations of such Act.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
STATE news ITEMS
Telegraphic Glance of Events
Through Wisconsin.
SAYS NO TIME FOR IDLENEss
Woman County Chairmen of the State
at Luncheon Are Told They Must
Aid Drive for the Third
Liberty Loan.

Milwaukee, March 13.-"There VIII
be no business as usual for women,
Just the same as for the men, SAD
Mrs John w. Mariner, her opening
talk at luncheon given for the Wom-
an county chairmen of the state, the
war finance central committee and oth-
ers. idle women are disgrace 10 the
cOuntrya and the community in which
they live. Very soon there will be no
idle wOmen-thOSe that are idle now
will be ashamed to be in that class.
Just now all the women of the state
must be interested in the third Liberty
loan. We must conduct wide educa-
tional campaign, one that will reach
every woman in Wisconsin. When we
think Of the sacrifice and suffering or
our sisters; the hundreds of thousands
of women filling the fields OF france:
the number of English women In the
munition factories, we have some little
idea of how badly off they are. ana
how little we do for Them
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
AMERICA STANDS BY RUSSIA
Wilson Tells Soviet Congress We
Shall Use Every Opportunity to
Gust Germans.

Washington, March 12-President
Wilson has sent the following cable
message to the all-RuSsian congress of
SOvietS:
''May l not take advantage of TIE
meeting of the congress of the SOVietS
to express the sincere sympathy which
the people of the United States feel
for the Russian people at this moment,
when the German power has been
thrust in to interrupt and turn back
the whole struggle for freedom and
substitute the wishes OF Germany for
the purpose of the people of Russia?
although the government Of the
United States is, unhappily, not now
in q position to render the direct and
effective aid it would wish to render, l
through the congress that it will avail
itself of every opportunity to secure
for Russia once more complete SOW
ereignty and independence in her own
affairs and full restoration TO her great
role in the life of Europe and the mod
ern world.
"The whole heart of the people of
the United States is with the people of
Russia in the attempt to free them
selves forever from autOcratic govern
ment and become the masters of their
own life.
(SignedD
WOODROW WILSON"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
YANKEE SHOOTS DOWN TWO
Serqt. WelImann in French Air Service
Wrecks Both Germans Within
% Minutes.

With the American Army in France,
March 13.-An American sergeant
named Wellmann of Cambridge, Mass,
serving as an airplane pilot, shot down
two German machines during the
aerial activities Saturday afternoon.
The feat was simultaneous with the
American artillery preparation imme-
diately preceding the American raid
into the German lines on the Lorraine
front. Wellmann is attached to the
French eScadrille
Wellmann scored his first victim at
about 4 20 o'clock, shooting down a
two-seater observing airplane. His
next victim ''got his" % minutes later
when Wellmann dived upon a German
single-seater attempting to attack a
French observation machine. He sent
the enemy plane down in flames.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Ask Scion to Resign.

Ashland, March 13.-The Beytield
county council of defense has adopted
a resolution asking Assemblyman Wal
ter A. Duffy to resign from member
ship in that body because of his vote
on the La Toilette resolution in the
assembly The defense body, in a
statement given out a. Ashland, says
it will feel gratified indeed if Assem-
blyman Duffy will resign his council
membership and thus allow the APP
pointment of one who is in fullest SYM
pathy with the aims and purpose OF
our government.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
JAPAN MAKES WAR MOVE
Chinese Vote 100000 for
Force in Siberia.

Tokyo, March 12.-War measures
were taken both here and at Picking
A bill providing for the mobilization
and requisition of war industries and
the CONSUMPTION Of labor was intro
duced in the japanese diet. Mean
while word was received from Picking
that the Chinese cabinet has voted
$4,000, 900 to ,defray the expenses of
an expeditionary force Of 10000 sol
diers in Siberia.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Chinese Military Unit.

Madison; March 13.-Chinese stu
dents at the University of Wisconsin
have formed a Chinese students mill
tary unit-the first of it's kind in the
country. The unit is in charge of Mel
son B. Tan, the first Chinese student
in the country to receive, a commission
in the university cadet service.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Van Hise on Tour.

Madison, March 13.-C. r. Van Hise
of the University of Wisconsin is on
short leave of absence to deliver adj
dresses in IA western cities on "Gov-
eminent Regulation of Business and
Industry During World War" and "The
War Problem of the United States"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Letter From France.

Manitowoc, March ia letter re-
ceived by Rev E. Boyd from q brother
in France, written in a dugout 80 feet
below the ground, and 300 yards from
the German lines, tells of meeting Rev.
Proehl, Manftowoc boy, who is now
serving as army chaplain with the
same regiment.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
To Purchase PROPERTY.

KenOsha. March 13.-The trustees OF
the Racine-Kenosha Intercounty Train
ing School for Teachers voted unani-
mously to purchase the property of
Mrs. Carrie Baker, at Union Grove, as
a site for the new school. The build
ings, to be erected at once, are ex-
pected to cost approximately $4,000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
From Blue to Gold.

Kenosha, March 13.-Another star in
a Kenosha service flag turned from blue
to gold when Carl Harbert. twenty-five
years old, a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Harbert, died from pneumonia
at Great Lakes Naval Training station.
Harbert was one Of three brothers who
enlisted for service recently.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Meeting of |. o. o. r.

Janesyille, March appropriations
are being made for the twenty;ninth
quarterly and eighth annual meeting
of District association No. SO of the I.
o. o. F. lodge, which will be held in
this city on Tuesday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Oshkosh Officer Killed.

Oshkosh, March 13.-The casualty
lists from France told Oshkosh people
of the loss OF Sergt. Theodore Peter
son, formerly of this cnty, the first Off
Ger from Oshkosh to die in battle
abroad. Sergeant Peterson was a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Peterson, 90 Cen
trail avenue.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Residents Unaffected.

Enemy property within the meaning
of the law is property owned in an
enemy country, and official assurances
have been given that there is no in
tentiOn to interfere with the property
or money of Germans or Austrians liv-
ing in this country.
The purpose is to sever forever the
hold of Germans in Germany upon
vast commercial and industrial enter
prises in the United States which have
been closely connected with the kais-
er's government, serving as outposts; of
the TeutOnic movement for world do
miniOn.
Under the trading with the enemy
act the alien property custodian takes
possession of and administers these
properties, but is without authority
to finally dispose of them The new
legislation will empower him to place
them in American hands.
Prompt approval of both provisions
by the house is expected as soon as
the senate finally dispOses of the So
000,0O0,O00 urgent deficiency apprOpri-
alton bill, to which they are added.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-03-15
Smokestacks Fall.

Sheboygan, March 13.-Six steel
smokestacks lined with fire brick, fell
from the KohIer company's plant, when
a guy post was blown over by strong
wind.