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The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Alvin WaShburn
Killed In Action
SECOND MEMBER OF COMPANY
L TO GIVE LIFE FOR COUN-
TRY. KILLED SEPT. IL.

Private Alvin>A Washburn mem
Der of the original Company L, was
killed in action in France September
IL, according to a message from
Washington received by his foster
parents Mr.. and Mrs. David Canoe,
last week. Further information has
not been received.
Private Washburn enlisted in Com
pany L in the summer of 1917 and
stayed with the Company at Cody
until last spring when the privates
of the Company were sent across to
France Over there he was mem
Der of the Replacement troops and
was put into the famous Rainbow
Division. With his division he went
over the top uninjured three times
receiving the wound which killed. him
when he made the fourth attempt.
He was about twenty three years OF
age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Canoe took Alvin
Washburn and his sister now Mrs
O. Hitter of Redwood Falls, when
they were small children and cared
for them as their own until they
were grown up. Alvin always made
his home at the Canoe home until
his enlistment. His death, therefore,
comes to Mr.. and Mrs. Canoe as the
death of an only son and their friends
are extending the most sincere sym
pathy to them. Besides his foster
parents and his sister, Alvin Wash
burn has three brothers in the ser
vice and one brother N. Washburn
living at Wabasso.
This young lad who has given the
second gold star to the service flag
of Redwood Falls was born at Wabas
so and has lived all his life in Red
wood County until he left for the
big adventure. He was a member of
the Presbyterian Church and always
followed the teachings of the church.
That he was one of the best of the
county's boy and one who would give
his life unflinchingly for the cause
to which he had dedicated it, is the
testimony of the men and women
who have been associated with him
all his life.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Mrs. Vogl Dies

Mrs. Joe Vogl Jr. died at her home
at Lucan last Thursday morning at
four o'clock, death being caused by
Spanish Influenza A child was born
to Mrs. Vogl the day before her death
but died shortly after it's birth and
mother and child were buried togeth-
er in the Catholic Cemetery at Lucan
last Saturday. Mrs. Vogl is survived
by her husband and three small child
rem as well as by her father, Chas.
Brau of Lucan, and several brothers
and sisters. She had lived her life
in the Lucan community where she
had hosts Of friends who sincerely
mourn her death. Sincere sympathy
is felt for the bereaved husband and
children who are left so alone by
the death of this mother. Mrs. Vogl
was only twenty three years of age.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
James Beecher Dead

James Beecher, pay corps command
er in the U. S. navy, died at the Navy
hospital, New York City, Wednesday
evening at II o'clock from the effects
Of Spanish influenza. H. L. Beecher
a brother, received a message the
night previous that hia condition was
night previous stating that his condi-
tion was criical. Mr.. and Mrs. Beech
er left for New York City the follow
ing afternoon. Mrs. G. P. Howard,
a sister, Of Pipestone met Mr.. and
Mrs. Beecher in Chicago. They re-
ceived the message of Commander
Beecher's death while enroute.
To Be Inferred at Ft. Dodge, la.
A message received in this city
Thursday, stated the remains would
be inferred at Ft. Dodge, Ia, but the
time of the obsequies had not been
decided upon at that time.
Deceased Well Known Here.
Jas Beecher was well known to a
number of New Ulnites having been
employed in Bingham Bros. office
during the latter nineties. Shortly af-
ter the close Of the Spanish Ameri-
can war he secured a position with a
commission, which was employed to
survey the Island Of Guam, and ad-
jacent waters. He was engaged there
several years and then returned to
New Ulm, and taking the civil SER
vice examination, passed and entered
the service Of the government as as
sistant paymaster in the navy. He
was subsequently, promoted to pay
master and then to pay corps com
mander.-Brown County Journal.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Combined Drive
Starts Nov. nth
PRESIDENT WILSON ASKS MA.
TION FOR GIFT OF $170, 100000
TO BACK THE BOYS"
Y. Nj! C. A. HEADS DRIVE.
SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS UNITE
IN CAMPAIGN FOR NEEDED
FUNDS.

By direction of the President, who
has supreme authority in the matter
the campaign for $135, 5,500,OOO which
had been planned by the Y. M. C. A.
lin conjunction with the Y. w. C. A.
he American Library Association
nd the War Camp Community Ser
~ice has been enlarged so as to in
'lude the National Catholic War
| Council, the Jewish Walfare Board,
and the Salvation Army. The total
sum aimed at by the campaign is
Inow made $170,5O0, 900, and the week
of the drive is fixed for November
II to 18.
DR.. John R. Mott has been elected
Director General of the Campaign
with governing committee consist
ing of the foil wing: Raymond B.
Fosdick, chairman of the Commits
sion on Training Camp Activities,
George W. Perkins, representing the
Y. M. G. A, Mrs. Henry P. Dawson,
representing the Y. w. C. A., John
G. Agar and James F. Phelen, repre-
senting the National Catholic War
Council, Hon. Myron F. Herrick re-
presenting the War Camp Community
Mortimer L Schiff, representing the
Service, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
Jewish Welfare Board, Cleveland H.
Dodge, Treasurer, Frank A. Vanderlip
representing the American Library
Association, and George Gordon Bat
tie, representing the Salvation Army.
DR.. Mott, speaking of the campaign
says.
"These seven great organizations
represent everything that is best in
the life of the American soldier. They
represent the Church and the club,
and the theater, and the library, and
the athletic field. Together they fol-
low on the troop trains, through the
cantonment, onto the transports, and
at every step of the way even to the
front line trenches.
"There is not single home in the
country flying service flag that has
not received letter on the stationery
of at least one of the organizations
And every letter written on Red
Triangle paper or K of C. or Sal
vation Army or Jewish Welfare Board
paper, means, that the boy, when he
wrote the letter, was being kept warm
and cheerful and happy through the
gifts of the people back home.
"The campaign will be organized
with the help OF the very biggest
men Of every community. 1t is not
a philanthropic campaign, it is a war
campaign. Just as the Liberty Loan
Campaign will furnish uniforms and
ammunition and guns, so this will
furnish that other essential for the
winning of a war-morale."
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Mrs. August Dresow

Mrs. August Dresow, one of the
oldest of the settlers in this part of
the state died at her home Wednes-
day afternoon October 2, death be-
ing caused by heart failure. She was
stricken while sitting quietly reading
and died within a few minutes after
feeling the finger of death laid upon
her.
Funeral services were held at the
Lutheran Church at Lucan and inter-
ment was made in the Trinity Gene
terry. Mrs. Dresow was past seventy
nine years of age. She was born and
lived until after her marriage in
Germany. She with her husband and
family settled in Brown County in
1873 and ten years later the family
moved to Redwood County She was
the mother of fourteen children, those
who survive her being w. B. Craft
and Mrs. E. Leisure of Walnut Grove
Mrs. Joseph Wemmer of Montana,
Cornelius Dresow of Lucan, Mrs.
Pagel of Ameret and Henry Dresow
of Redwood Falls.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Two Men Bound
Over to Grand jury
CARL STRUCKMAN OF MORGAN
AND PETER ZIMMER OF YES
IA UNDER SERIOUS CHARGE
ADVISE AGAINST BONDS
BOTH WAIVE EXAMINATION AND
WILL APPEAR BEFORE GRAND
JURY LAST OF MONTH

Carl Struckman. arrested last week
at Morgan on charge of disloyal
talk, and Peter Zimmer arrested
Monday at Vesta on the charge of
trying to hinder the sac of Liberty
Bonds, both waived examination be-
fore Judge F. A. Gray Monday and
were bound over to await the Grand
Jury which meets the last part of
Court
Struckman, who admits he pur-
chased $4,000 worth Of German bonds
while the United States was still
neutral, refused to purchase his al
lotment in the Fourth Bond Sale and
is charged with having said "To He'll
with government bondS' He was
arrested at the instigation of the
committe soliciting him and brought
to the Redwood County Jail where he
spent several days awaiting his hear
ing.
Zimmer's conduct is said to have
been somewhat similar he advocating
that the bonds were no good as an
investment and that one were wiser
not to purchase them. Both men
are now out on bail.
1t is becoming apparent that the
time has gone by for moderate meas
ures with those who refuse to buy
bonds themselves or who sdek in
various ways to prevent the sale Of
the bonds. Committees everywhere
are aroused to the fact that no man
can longer be permitted to do any
thing to hinder the American cause.
Sooner or later these men will all be
brought to justice and those who are
wilfully and knowingly committing
this crime against their country will
all be made to suffer according to
their deserts.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Towns Close All
Public Places
REDWOOD FALLS AND OTHERS
PUT LID ON FOR SUPPRESS
SION OF "FLU''.

In accordance with the action TAX
en- Saturday evening by the members
of the Redwood Falls Board Of Health
all public places, churches, schools,
etc, are closed and will remain so in
definitely. At meeting Of the
Board of Education held Monday ev-
ening, the resolution was ratified
and the Board will cooperate with the
city officials in every way possible.
DR.. S. L. Leonard, chairman Of the
Health Board states that there were
six cases in this city Tuesday morn
ing, not an alarming number, but
sufficient to show the wisdom Of the
officials in eliminating as much as
possible the danger of contagion be-
fore the epidemic became well seat
ed in the city. 1t is true wisdom to
use precautionary measure in case
of this kind instead of waiting until
they become necessary measures.
All citizens are urged to follow out
religiously the rules laid down by
the Health Board. Avoid gatherings
Of any sort Except in the Red Cross
classes, where your presence is nee
essity) keep all children off the street
and away from other children as much
as possible, and at the first symptoms
of trouble call your physician. His
presence may not be necessary but
that can only be determined by hav-
ing him call-and this is positively
no time for taking chances. While the
danger is not extreme and there is
no necessity Of hysteria or fright ov-
er the matter, there is also no reason
why if everyone is keenly alive to the
necessity for carefulness Redwood
may not avoid the experience of some
of her sister cities.
Marshall is perhaps having the
hardest time of any place in this Sec
.tion Six deaths occurred there Sun
day and there have been several since
then. Granite Falls has also
a great many cases and found it nee
essary to send to the Twin Cities for
physicians and nurses. The little
village of Milroy has thirty cases,
some of them very severe and is
also suffering through lack Of nurs-
es The one physician Of Milroy is
himself victim. New UIm has sew
eral Eases and ordered everything
closed there Monday night for an
indefinite period Morgan also has
some cases and one death occurred
there Sunday.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Jesse overly Dies

The first death from Spanish In
fluenza in this vicinity occurred SUM
day when Jesse OVERLY died at his
home south of Redwood Falls. Mr..
OVERLY had been ill for several days
prior to his death as the other mem
bers of his family but the serious
ness of his condition we're not rea-
lized until Saturday shortly before
he died. He is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss Wilkinson of this COM
munity and by one small child. Full
particulars Regarding the death have
not yet been learned by the Gazette.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Vote For Praxel

A.. j. Praxel representative at large
for Brown and Redwood counties, who
is a candidate for reelection, was in
town a few hours Thursday meeting
with voters and putting up cards. One
good term deserves another, is say
ing which we believe ought to hold
in Mr.. Praxers case and the chances
are than large majority Of his con-
stituants will voice that sentiment on
November 5th. Mr.. PraxePs record
was one that ought to meet with the
approval Of the voters for his votes
on the various measures coming be-
fore the legislature were sound and
in the interest of the people in gener-
al. Morgan Messenger.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Ordinance Enforced

William M. Smith, mayor of Red
wood Falls states that hereafter the
curfew ordinance will be strictly en-
forced and the attention of all par
ents, guardians and employers of
boys or girls under sixteen years is
called to the matter. The ordinance
makes it a punishable offense for
any boy or girl to be abroad except
upon errands conforming with GER
tain specified requirements, after
nine o'clock the first offense is pun
ished by arrest and the second Of
fense by either a fine or imprison-
ment in county Jail. Warning Of the
curfew hour will be given by the
ringing of the bell at the city hall
as on former occasions. The rul-
ing is a very excellent one for the
city and all parents are asked to
cooperate with the officials in seeing
that it is strictly enforced. There
is tendency on the part of many
of the boys and girls of the city to
loiter about the streets at night and
it is felt that the time has come
when this should be corrected.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
What To Do For
Influenza Told
By DR.. Guilford

DR.. H. M. Guiford, city health COM
missioner has issued the following
statement on the care of victims of
Spanish influenza and what people
do to avoid contracting the disease.
Influenza is spread by the secretion
Of the nose and throat.
Therefore keep as far away from
others as you can.
Cough and sneeze into a handker-
chief.
Try to avoid handling things 9TH
ers handle.
Wash the hands before eating.
Avoid common cups, common tow
els and unsterilized dishes.
Walk to work if you can.
Ventilate your house and working
place.
SYMPTOMS.
Chills and fever.
Headache.
Pains in back and elsewhere.
Prostitution.
Generally the symptoms of a cold.
Cases range from slight sickness
to a severe pneumonia.
CARE
Isolate the patient in one room -
Call doctor.
Sterilize dishes and burn cloths in
which patient coughs and spits.
Keep in bed at least three days af-
ter fever drops-this is important.
Tribune.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilkinson
and son, of Redwood Falls were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Will
kinson last week motoring from their
home to their brothers in about four
hours. Mr.. Wilkinson moved from
Montana where he had been farming
the past three years to Redwood
Falls in August During his stay in
Montana the crops were very poor
and this year no exception, the rains
coming this season too late to be of
much benefit to the growing crop
Mankato Free Press.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Dance Called Off

The dance announced for next Fri
day evening, at the Redwood Falls
armory has been Indefinitely postpon-
ed in conformance with the resolu-
tion of the health board which bans
all public gatherings. The dance was
to have been given as a benefit for
the National Guard and will be given
as soon as safety will permit.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
Announcement !

w. R. Werring of Morgan teller
phones the Gazette just before we
go to press that the speaking date
of Governor BurnAuist at Morgan
has been Cancelled because the Gov
ernor finds it necessary to stay in the
burned area in Northern Minnesota.
Whether he will speak in Redwood
County at some future date has not
been determined.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
BEWARE OF PEACE!

Look out for the Hun peace
offensive. 1t has begun. Ger
many wants a truce very badly
just now, for she is losing the
war and knows it. A couple of
weeks rest would give the Huns
a chance to strengthen their
forces and kill more Of our
boys. We have them on the
run. Let's keep them going.
If they want peace, let them
accept Pres. Wilson's terms
without further delay or dis
cussion. The kaiser knows he
is licked or he would not be
making such an offer. No
truce with the Hun. Not for
minute! Don't let this trick
stop war activities. Now is the
time to redouble every effort
for victory.
Frank Day.
a -. = a a q -
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16
All Know Chuck

C. v Everett, county treasurer and
candidate for reelection, was Vesta
visitor Wednesday. We are sorry we
are unable to find a halftone to print
showing Mr.. Everett with the other
politicians in Censor columns, but as
most every one in the county knows
Mr.. Everett personally, and has met
him many times in the past several
years, don't suppose half tone print
of the gentleman would make eny diff
ference at this time. Mr.. Everett is
number one county official, and
best of all he is just the same old
man every day of the year. If he can
do you favor he will do it, and that's
the kind of men who make good pub
lie servants.-Vesta Censor.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16

Miss Gertrude Chapman and Miss
Ida Cahoon left Monday evening to
spend the remainder Of the week at
their respective homes, Echo and Red
wood Falls. Seaforth Item.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Shanks of St. James
visited at the A. C. Dolliff home the
first of the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
BUkLESON ENJOINED TO PREVENT TAKING
 OVER CABLE WIRES
Vice President Of Company Refused Appointment Under I}ur;pSOn. it Was Announced.

New York, Dec. 4.-Complaint in an injunction suit against Postmas- ter General Burleson was filed by the Commercial Cable Company here today, seeking to prevent the post of the company's marine cable sys- tenn.
 Amalgmation of the marine cable system of the Western Union Tele- graph Company and Commercial Ca- ble Company. under the direction of George G. Ward. vice president of the Commercial Company was au- thorized today by Postmaster Gene ral Burleson.
 was lacking it was understood here today that the postoffice department has ordered the amalgamation of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph land lines, under control of the Wes- tern Union management.
 Ward to Refuse Place!
 Soon after the complaint was fil- ed, it was announced at the office of the Commercial Cable Company. that vice president George G. Ward would refuse appointment as direc- tor of the combined Western Union Commercial Cable service, authoriz- ed today by the postmaster general.
 Question Authority.
 The main basis of the bill of com- plaint is that after the armistice was signed the war power no longer op- <o ready in the hands of the govern ment prior to it's signing. To show that the armistice really put an end to the war in the meaning of the joint resolution of Congress. taking over the two systems the following extract from the Presidents ad- dress on November 11th, is quoted:
 Thus the war comes to an end, for having accepted these terms of armistice, it will be impossible for the German command to renew it.'
 The complaint asserts that the gov ernment is not sincere in its con- tention that control of the cables $ needed during the peace negotiations, pointing out that in addition to the Atlantic cables, the government also took over the Pacific cables ana those to south and central America and Cuba.
 It is claimed the Atlantic cables were being operated to their fullest capacity and that the government was being given priority, and it is contended that no faster or greater service can be given under govern ment control.
 The complaint also raises the con- stitutionality of the congressional act authorizing the seizure. and all leges that the seizure deprives- the company of it's property without due process of law, that it was Tot neces- sary for national security and de- fense, and that the cables were talk en without just compensation.
 Compensation will be left" says the, bill, ito the arbitrary caprice and prejudiced mind of the defend ant: who is interested personally and officially in giving an unfair and unreasonably low, insufficient and inadequate compensation. because the less he gives the complainant, the more he keeps for the government to it's profit at the compliments ex- pense, and to the personal renown of the defendant"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
BRITISH ARMY
 ADVANCE ON
 GERMAN BORDER
StGlid Indifference of Natives Greet Invading Army-No Gaily Decorat. cd Roads Mark Their March.

Rotgen. Germany. Sunday, Dec. 1. --(By The Associated Press. )--De- tachments of the British army pushed out this morning across the from tier to German soil and the once forbidden domain of militarism now is furnishing billets for the contemp-- tible little army which aroused Ger man scorn in 1914
 The correspondent went forward with the forces advancing from Yer viers through Eupon to Rotgen and the surrounding territory where they paused for the night Here they are in the course of their methodical march toward the Rhine. Some Of the people gathered by the roadside to pay their respects of. or to well come the troops, but for the most part stolid indifference or glances of hatred were encountered as mign, be expected from a race conquered but not yet humbled. N@ +'-
 Once over the border the contfast' has been strange-from gaily decor ated roads thronged with cheering joyous Belgians' to roadways luiHnfd with sullen people. It was the saiale hAuu Ol DcduIllul COuulIy OI ucWly kept farms, but it was land of gloom and distrust. Thousands y of German antilles kept indoors ratlier than endure seeing the hated British
 The streets of Eupeoh, however, were filled with residents drawn out by business or curosity. Most Of them maintained dogged unconcern or stared with bitter hatred upon the soldiers. Some tried to be friendly. These were met with the usual British courtesy but there was no fraternizing, hand waving or joking with the populace.
 It was repeatedly necessary for the correspondent to halt his car and ask his way. for all the sign boards had been defaced, in order to give the occupying troops as much trouble as possibl A courteous re- sponse invariably was given to ques- tions, but evidently through fear and not friendship.
 The German people encountered to day appeared to be well ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
INFLUENZA SHOWS
 MARKED DECREASE
The Past Week the Curve of the Dis- ease Has Been pecidely Downward, According to Reports.

Said Dr. F. C. Powell last evening, T am greatly encouraged by the last reports sent in by the practicing physicians of Pine Bluff. These re- ports show decided downward ten dency of the course of the disease. It has been rather hard to get all phy- sicians to make reports promptly, and to this end considerable publicity was necessary. With less publicity. and consequent failure to secure these re- ports, might have resulted in guar, antine by the state health officer of the entire town. Had all the physi- clans made reports as requested from the beginning, it is possible that the 'decrease would have been shown sooner.
 While on many days in the ear ly stages of the second epidemic, less new cases were shown, but on those days about one-third of the physicians were reporting"
 The following is the report of new cases by practically every physician in the city, for every day this week: Saturday, 132 new cases. Sunday, 106 new cases. Monday, 76 new cases. Tuesday, 68 new cases. Wednesday, AS new cases. Dr. Rowell expressed himself as greatly pleased with this decrease in new influenza cases, and thinks with continued precautionary methods the disease will be insignificant in short while.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
AIRPLANE POSTAGE. 6 CENTS.

St. Louis, Mo-, Dec 4.-The airplane hostage rate between Chicago and St. F ouis will be six cents, it was amour ced today by Postmaster Selph, of St. Louis. A landing place for planes has been set aside in Forest Park. The Chicago St. Louis trip is exected to take three hours, and service, it is said, would be started as soon as the airplanes turned over by the war de- partment, are serviceable for carrying mail.