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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Results of EnsIey Meeting

T nm now In position to state the results of the meeting recently held at the Ensley Baptist church by the Rev. the well-known pastor-evangelist, as- sisted by E. L. Wolslagel, the swee- gospel singer of Asheville, N. c." said Dr. A. K. Wright the pastor.
 'Notwithstanding several local con flicting attractions, there were 100 addi- tons to the church We have callei Rev. J. R. Martin as associate pastor and director of music and he will take up his duties on June 15.''
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IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Ahrtinence nt Luncheona

T was glad to see" said S. P. Fowlkes' I that Sir Frederick Smith, at-
 torney general of England. and mem
 Der of Parliament, who lately visited
 this country. on his return in/writing of America for the London Evening News
 after he had admitted that he had not
 believed it possible for prohibition eve'
 to be attained throughout the Unitea States, proceeded, among other things to say:
 :" Tn the United States we frequently addressed what are known as Rotary clubs at the luncheon hour. Such club is one consisting of members selected
 almost from every known profession trade or industry in the place. It con
 tains, therefore, a large number of in- teresting and versatile people, and on , great occasions coo or 700 people will as- sepble at their public luncheons. In Canada luncheons of a similar kind arc given by what are known as the various Canadian clubs, the members of which are not selected so as to represent diff ferent trades, but are chosen as public spirited citizens, who meet at lunch to discuss or hear addresses from strangers upon matters which concern Canada. have known the audience at Canadian club luncheon number as many as 1OD9 Neither at the Rotary clubes nor at the Canadian clubs is any alcohol served or permitted. And I am bound to say. though not specially friendly critic for do not like the system) that none of the members seemed very much 10 resent the drought and that their absti- hence in no way diminished the warmth of their enthusiasm. Indeed. I think 1t only fair to state that I derived the im
 pression from all those 1uncheons thas the majority of those present had accus- toned themselves quite easily to absten- tion from alcohol.
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 TO CERTAIN IRIsH-AMERiCANS By Albert Farwell Brown. Friends of Erin. Not today
 Must you brood on ancient wrong. Feuds must all be put away
 That our army-front be strong Each vindictive word you speak,
 Hatred of 2 brave Ally. Helps to make our forces weak,
 Helps the foe to victory. All together. or we fall.
 Side by side with Britain's men. Brave and generous one and all.
 Strive and hope--and strive again! Friends of Erin! You must wait k Till the Cause of Justice gains Prussia batters nt the gate! If 1t falls, what hope remains? Where were Freedom, if she won! Where were Peace. should she pre- vail? For her place in the sun'' Would be every pleasant vale Oh, forbid that one should bind Erin's name with Prussia's cause. Ireland--pious, true and kind Must hate the Wolf with bloody jaws! Who can doubt tho day is near 7 For which the friends of Erin long But we first must scotch this Fear, 1 This Murder and this Force os | Wrong. 1 10, be patient trong, and wise, 1 Generous in these Eenerous timeos But one foe before your ayes--
 Pruspia wit hher lead ot crimeai
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Commencemcnt at Vanderbilt

q thinlS that Vanderbilt university is fortunate in having secured pr. David J. Burrell, the eloquent and famous pas tor of fhe Marble Collegiate Reform, church Of New York city, to deliver the baccalaureate sermon today said Henry Morscheimer, one of the most ac- tive of the Vanderbilt alumnus in Bir- mingham.
 q also note that Gov. Charles H. Brough of Arkansas, who made so many friends here on his visit about yeat ago to attend the good roads meet, is down for an address to the graduatins class"
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New Inspiration at Mcclellan


 T have done my share of speaking since the declaration of war by Amer ica," said pr. H. M. Edmonds. T hay, used my pulpit, have made set ad- dresses. I have spoken at dinners, | have made four-minute talks in thea tres. but never caught the true swing of patriotic speaking until put in some time during the past week in talking to boys in khaki at Camp Mcclellan.
 II was conscious that was speaking to men who would soon be on the firing line, and that my message to be of any avail mus, go straight to their hearts. It was . great joy to fellowship with the fine officers and their splendid men. l came back home with a new vision of the sacrifice our boys were making"
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A BOHEMIAN.

know he either paints or writes, And here's the reason why: In cabarets he spends his nights
 And wears flowing tie.
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< COULDN'T ACCEPT.

COULDN'T ACCEPT.
 A sympathetic visitor had not taken the trouble to inquire how long the prisoner had to serve and as he turned to go he said. When you get out of here. my friend come to see me and will help you to make new start in life"
 Thanks for the offer, governor, but I don't believe I'll ever be able to ac- cept it.' 4s Why not?' when I get out of here I'll bs carried out in wooden box. I'm ta PAUL COOK.
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A NATTER OF COURSE.

Those tales of tropic isles Where nature always smiles. An opalescent sea beats on the
 shorel And the hustle of this life, With it's hearrache and its strife, To idleness and dreams is given OCT Oft exert a strong appeal. For they make the reader feel The beauty of those realms beyond
 compare, Where the maidens. wondrous gay. Never murmur in dismay, T haven't got a blessed thing to
 wear"
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TELEPHONE Bell (private exchange connecting all departments) Main 4900.
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ENvIoUs ATTITUDE.

q feel so useless" said the patriotic citizen
 Aren't you doing all you can to help win the war;
 "Oh, 1 guess so. But when read about those fellows smashing riveting records I can't help asking myself what my batch of War Savings Stamps. my Liberty Bond and my little war garden amount to-
 IN KEEPING WITH THE TIMES.
 What have you there?' Just a summer book"
 ".Ah. Something light and airy?' "certainly not. Thls is serious summer and I'm going to read a seri- ous book.' THE ONLY WAY. That boy of old Mir Cobbles is 3 trifling youngster." 1 50 he is' T don't suppose we'll ever hear oi him rising rapidly" sNot unless he gets job in powder mill and carelessly drops lighted | match"
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Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, nostoffice af second-class matter. un- der act of Congress, March s, 1Sl9.
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every possible assistance. Every com-
 munity should have group of women organized and called home health vol unteers.
 The women who respond to this call of H. H. vs committee on child wei
 fare must pledge themselves to serve for the children's year, that is, from April s. 1918 to April $. 1919. During that period each home health volun- teer will be expected to pledge herself to give from IF to 24 hours of service lper week They must rgister for three forms of service. Service 1, messen- ger service; service ?, medical and so- cial service; service 3. trained nursing service. They will serve under nurses
 and physicians and will work only under
 direction.
 l The opening drive of the children's 1 tContinued on Page Six)
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
AMERICAN RED CROSS 3AP-
PEALING FOR NURSES AIDS
FOR OVERSEE SERVICE

The American Red Cross has called
for 1,500 nurses aids to be sent to
France at once. They will be placed
in military hospitals there. The
northern division is expected to fur
nish Is of this number. This informa-
ton has been received by Miss Edith
Barber, head of the nursing section
of the Northern division, from Wash
ington.
This is the first call for nurses aids
for oversee duty. The work done by
the volunteer workers during the pres
emit influenza epidemic has proven
their value, Miss Barber said.
Classes in hygiene, which course a
nurses aid must have, are now being
organized by many chapters, to pre-
pare women for this work. Women
between the ages of IS and 45 who
have completed this. course, or who
have had practical experience in the
care of the sick, are eligible for en-
rollment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
FRENCH MOTHER THANKS
aSAUK CENTRE CLUB FOR
CARING FOR LITTLE GIRL

* Last spring the Sans Souci Circle
of Sank Centre decided to dispense
with their semi-monthly gatherings
and devote the funds used for such
gatherings for the adoption of little
French orphan. In due time the Club
received word that a little 5-year-oldl
girl, Bertha by name, had been desig-
mated as their orphan. The Club will
pay $50 per year for the keep of the
little one. Recently Mrs. Thos. Sui
Ivan received the following letter OF
appreciation from the mother of the
little girl, the same having been trans
lated from the French by Jos. Heraly:
Dear Madam: l will now reply to
your letter of July 80 which gave me
much pleasure. We are all in good
health, also your little Bertha. I am
sending you her photograph since
you have not received the first one.
Undoubtedly it went astray. I do
hope you will receive this one.
I received $500 the last of July for
my little Bertha and like sum in
October. / assure you this is great
help to me, especially during the
winter. l. cannot find words to ex-
press my gratitude to you.
At this time we are thinking much
about our country which was snatched
from us at the beginning of hostili-
ties. Our brave American Allies and
our own soldiers are delighted at this
moment that they are setting our
country free again. In about month
from now, probably, we shall hear
from those who have been freed. AT
that time I tell you we shall be happy.
But alas, / shall not have my dear
husband to return with me. l will
have to return alone with my little
children. hope that God will help
us.
Dear madam hope you are we'll
also the ladies of your club. / en-
brace you for my little Bertha.
Receive now, madam, my best ne
CARDS, also those of your little girl.
Madam Couroux,
Montmagny, France.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
Will MAKE STRUNG
CO. COMMISSIONER
FERD. ]. BORGMANN WILL RE-
CEIvE LOYAL SUPPORT IN
SAUK CENTRE.
STANDS FOR A SQUARE DEAL
EVERY PRECINCT IN DISTRICT
EXPECTED TO GIVE HIM
FINE ENDORSEMENT.

The people of the Fifth Commits
sioner district are mighty fortunate in
having a man Of the type of Ferd j.
Bergman as candidate for commits
sioner.
The Herald knows that the idea of
standing for county commissioner did
notnot originate with Mr.. Borgmann.
When his friends from Sank Centre,
Melrose and other parts of the dis
trict began to breach the subject to
him last spring he turned deaf ear
to the suggestion. These men who
had the good of the district at heart
were insistent and reluctantly he
consented to allow the use of his
name.
Ferd Bergman, is man, every
inch of him, a splendid type of Am
erican citizen. He is a successful
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
Forest Fire Victim.

The first of the week Frank Perry
received a letter conveying the in
telligence that his cousin, r. L. West,
for many years resident of Sank
Centre, had lost his life in the forest
fires which recently ravaged North
ern Minnesota.
Mr.. West was employed at his
trade of printer in Duluth, but owned
a small truck farm at the edge of the
city. While the fire was raging he
visited his farm. Upon being sur
rounded he took refuge in his root
cellar and was trapped there. Mr..
West was about IS years old and he
died on Oct. ID. He leaves wife
and two grown sons. Early settlers
will remember Mr.. West very well.
He removed from here a number OF
years ago.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31

farmer with broad vision. The inter.
ests of the farmers of the district ane
county are safe in his hands, and the
business and professional men know
they can trust him.
The Borgmann's are the salt of the
earth. His father before him who left
Germany in the early days to escape
the yoke of Prussianism, stood for a
square deal for all. His boys have
inherited this trait and maintain the
high standing of the family name.
Ferd. Bergman is a native of good
old Stearns, having been born here in
1869. His entire life has been spent
here except for period of a couple
of years when he lived in town, re has
been farmer. Recently he built q
fine farm home and returned to tilline
the soil.
The people of Sank Centre TOWNSHIP
who know him best reelected him
chairman of the board of supervisors
year after year, without opposition
He retired from the board when h
came to town. He was also president
of the Sank Lake Co operative cream
cry for several years, retiring volur
tarily. About four years ago Sheriff
Ben Schooner named him deputy
sheriff for this portion of Steams
county. He has filled this position
with fidelity.
When the Selective Draft law be-
came operative in June 1918, Mr.
Borgmann was named chairman of the
local draft board of Western Stearns
county. In common with the other
members Of the board he has given
much of his time in protecting both
the interest Of the government and
the registrant. Mr.. Borgmann's uni
yersal fairness in this connection is
recognized by all.
AS commissioner from the Fifth dis
trict Mr.. Borgmann will represent his
district with credit. His experience
as supervisor will be of assistance to
him and his abundance of good horse
sense and willingness to stand for
what he believes to be for the best
interests of all will be advantageous
to the entire district.
Mr.. Borgmann has been confined to
his home for the past week fighting
the Spanish influenza, and under the
circumstances his campaign is being
left largely in the hands of his
friends. He hopes to get out and call
on some parts of the district in day
or two.
The voters of Sank Centre should
rally around Ferd Bergman to the last
man. His genial disposition has made
every man his friend. His open-handed
and square dealing is guarantee that
he will be a county commissioner
worth while. His election is conceded
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31

ficiently so that he can walk but the
surgeons hold out the hope that the
complete use of his limbs will return
to him. He talks cheerfuHy of his
experiences and says the life is a
great one if you don't weaken" He
is to have a 30-day furlough with his
parents after which he will be re-
turned to designated government
hospital for further treatment.
The young man talks cheerfully of
his experiences at Chateau Thierry.
He rightly insists that the Marines
saved Paris in those dark days and
says they are the idols of all France.
Joyce and his brother Will enlisted
on April "a, 1917 in company with 1e
other Long Prairie lads. The two
Lewis boys chose the Marines, all of
the rest of their companions went into
other branches of the service.
They were sent direct to Mare
Island, CAL, for training; after a
couple of months there they were as
signed to Quantico, Va, and then to
France. They were among the first
to go over, sailing on the eighth of
August, 1917, and landing on Aug.
26. The boys were a part of the 9Th
u. S. Marine corps. After receiving
further intensified training in France
the Marines took over part
of a sector near Verdun. They were
under shell fire at Verdun until they
were rushed to Chateau Thierry in
June. Joyce says here is where the
real "show" started. Of the 276
Marines who entered the scrap on
this day to save Paris only 20 of them
answered roll call the next morning.
Many of them had sgone west" and
the balance were either mortally or
slightly wounded.
Long Prairie citizens in large num-
bers turned out to greet young Lewis
on his arrival home. G. II. Taylor, a
grizzly civil war veteran, made brief
welcoming address but no formal
celebration was attempted owing to
the long journey of Joyce home.
Sank Centre folks grieved with
Judge Lewis and family when word
was received that William had met
the great sacrifice and a little later
when the intelligence came that Joyce
had been mortally wounded. The boys
were we'll known here and the friends
rejoice with the parents on the boys
cafa arrival in the home mort once
more. Joyce has done his bit,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
SAUK CENTRE INFLUENZA
CASES IMPROVING-NORMAL
CONDITIONS EXPECTED soon

AS near as the Herald can ascer-
tain the Spanish influenza cases in
Sank Centre at the present time are
on the high road to recovery. This
city has been very fortunate to date.
While several have been quite sick
no fatalities .haye resulted from the
disease in this city.
The prompt closing of the schools,
churches, theatre and the prohibition
of all public gatherings no doubt con-
tributed to this condition.
The local school board anticipated
opening the school again on Monday
Nov. A. After comforting with the
health officials it was decided in ex-
ecutive session yesterday afternoon to
open school Monday morning for the
purpose of examining every child at
tending school. This work will be
done by Mrs. D. B. Caughren and
Mrs A. F. Moynihan, trained nurses
who will return tomorrow from two
weeks voluntary service at the
Overland building, Minneapolis. The
condition brought out at the exami-
nation will, the Herald understands,
determine whether school shall be
formally opened or not. Supt. Ay-
garn has an important notice relative
to this matter elsewhere in this paper
Wednesday morning Mayor A. J
DuBeau and Health Officer DR.. JUL
ian Dubois issued a joint statement
published elsewhere, stating in effect
that the ban had. not been lifted fol
public gatherings and would not be
until the consent of the state board
of health was given which would not
be before newt week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
HOME GUARDS, NOTICE.

Because the ban has not been lifted
for public gatherings Capt. VIM
Parker requests the Herald to an
nounce that there will not be the
usual drill of Sank Centre company
this Thursday evening. He also re-
quests those members of the guards
who have not yet accounted for the
tickets they had for the recent en-
tertainment given by the Guards to
make settlement with Top Sergeant
G.. Hillerud at the earliest possible
moment that a definite cleanup car
be made.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
grim REAPEREX.
ACTS HEAVY TOLL
MRS. M. d. COWLTHORP OF LIZ
MAN PRAIRIE RELEASED AT
TER LONG ILLNESS.
WILLIAM CHAPLIN DROPS DEAD
X. L. WEST, FORMER RESIDENT
FOREST FIRE VICTIM
NEAR DULUTH.

Mrs. M. D. Cowlthorp, brief men
ton of whose death was made in the
Herald of last week, was born at
Hammond, Wis, Dec. 1, 1861. She
removed with her parents to Hastings
Mimi, where they resided until 1867
when they moved to Todd county. She
was united in marriage to M. D..
Cowlthorp on Dec. IL, 1880. Follow
ing her marriage the family lived at
Grove Lake for three years, then near
Belgrade for nine years, moving to
Lyman Prairie in 1892 where she
lived until her death, Oct. 81, 1918. !,
Mrs. Cowlthorp was the mother of
seven children, four girls and three
sons. The living children are: Mrs.
D. c. Gray, Ceylon, Sask., Irwin
Cowlthorp, Sank Centre; Mrs. ] A.
Weicker, Ceylon, Sask., Miss Vera
Cowlthorp, Ceylon, Sask., and Milo
Cowlthorp, Sank Centre.
The deceased had been in very poor
health for some time but her death
while not entirely unexpected was a
great shock to her family and friends.
The funeral was held at Lyman Prai-
RE church Wednesday, Oct. %, con-
Quoted by Rev. e. E. Thompson,
pastor of the Sank Centre Methodist
church. The hymns sung at the ser
vices We're 4Safe in the Arms Of
Jesus" Sweet By and By" ooh
Think of the Home Over There" all
old favorites of the deceased. Burial
was made in Lyman Prairie cemetery.
Those attending the funeral from
away were: Mrs. E. B. Rice, mother;
Elmer and Clarence Rice, brothers;
sister and her husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. D.. C. Perreten, and a sister in
law, Mrs. F. w. Wilkes, Martin, S. d.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31

st. Paul for supreme court clerk. Mr..
Lethart is said to be high type AM
erican and amply qualified for the inn
portant position he seeks.
The Herald urges the people of this
community to bear Mr.. Lethert in
mind when they go to the polls next
Tuesday and epudiate the double
dealings of Mueller.
The Herald was convinced of Muel-
ler's duplicity several weeks ago and
this paper has carried C. A. Lethert's
name on our loyalty ticket published
at the head of our editorial column
for the past several weeks.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
BODIES OF BOYS FALLING IN
FRANCE WILL BE BROUGHT
HOME AT CLOSE OF WAR

With the American Army North
west of Verdun, Oct. 31-All the Am
erican dead in France will be taken
home after the war, according to
orders received by the army chaplains.
The grave registration bureau has
been working with this in view, but
nothing definite regarding the future
disposition of the dead was known
here until instructions came to the
chaplains from Washington.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
Serpt G. ii. Childs stationed

Sergt. G. II. Childs stationed at
Camp Funston, Kan, came home Sat
urday evening for several days
visit with his family. Clint antici-
pates that his division is about ready
to be sent somewhere, and very soon.
He left this Thursday morning for
Camp Funston. He looks well and
says that he is mighty glad he en-
listed. He is with the Signal Corps,
the duty of which is to see that COM
munications are not broken on the
firing line. He is undoubtedly due for
some thrills.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
Influenza Victim.

Joseph Getting, well known farm
er living north east of Sank Centre,
about four miles succomed to pneu-
monia induced by influenza. He died
Oct. %, 1918, after a few days illness.
Very quiet services were conducted
by Rev. FIR. ART and burial was made
in st. Paups cemetery on Oct. 20. The
deceased was about fifty years old,
and the immediate family consists OF
his bereaved wife. Mr.. Getting was
seen in Sank Centre the Friday pre-
ceeding his death.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
.cATHoLIc FoREsTERs INSTALL

Tuesday evening of last week the
Catholic Order of Foresters met for
the purpose of installation. On ac-
count of the prevalence of influenza
only the officers elect were present, as
follows:
Spiritual AdvisorRev. A. ART.
C. RI. B. Schoenhof.
v. C. R.-Chas. Kortan.
Rec. Sec. A. Schoenhof.
Fin. Secs. G. Schwarzbauer.
Treas. John Mondloch.
The appointive officers will be In
stalled at another meeting.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-10-31
William Clafflin.

William Claflin for years well
known character about Sank Centre,
dropped dead Thursday afternoon of
last week while employed cleaning up
property in the south part of town.
Mr.. Claffin was about sixty years of
age. He was native of Ireland and
claimed to have beenp closely related
to the royal family of Ireland. An
invalid wife is left to mourn. Burial
took place Saturday morning.