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The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05
END OF A PERFECT DREAM.

END OF A PERFECT DREAM.
The kaiser one morning while lying
in bed,
Heard a queer knocking next to his
head.
"Come in" said his highness, and
come mighty quick,
I think by der cmell you must be old
Nick"
The devil he entered, and pulled up a
chair,
After opening the window to let in
some air.
"'Tis hot in here, highness, but how
do you feel?
You're looking as slippery and tough
as an EEL"
The kaiser he smiled and stroked his
mustache,
And from fat stogy knocked off the
ash.
"I'm waiting chust now for der crown
prince" said he.
"By Colt, he's der best fighter in all
Chermany."
And just as he spoke there came as
before,
That mysterious knocking at the rear
door.
"Come in, dearest Freddy" the
kaiser called out,
"Und tell your fond daddy vat You
been about"
Then the royal chamber door was
:. thrown. open wide,
And noble Prince Frederick stumbled
inside.
"Dot Pershing is coming" he shrilly
did cry.
ooh, Colt Almighty! wish I could
de-
Then the kaiser in terror tainted
dead away,
And the DEVILS face turned a dull,
dirty gray.
Zach, Himmel, help Freddy" the
crown prince did pray,
Und den I will gift you one-half my
months pay.
Then up from the street there came
a great shout,
And Freddy, in terror, peeked slyly
run up Old Glory" he heard our
boys cheer,
And let the Huns know that the Yam
KEGS are here"
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05

the payment of fully $125,000 to
Halden by the people, in salaries and
commissions, the pie-counter cham
pion of kindly old st. Louis county
asks another four years. He prates
about honesty, economy and effici-
ency. If this bond deal is fair
sample, his honesty, economy and
efficiency are on a par with German
kindness to the Belgians.
The best people of st. Louis
county have had enough of Odin
Halden. They have decided to send
him into permanent exile. They
have caught onto his methods of
graft, duplicity, extravaganza and
free distribution of the deadly double
cross.
Most of those who dispute these
facts either expect big favors of Hal
den or else have a fellow feeling,
therefore refuse to admit the proven
charges against tie faithless servant
who has usurped public place and
set himself up as an autocratic mas
ter.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP
AND MANAGEMENT

OF the Duluth Rip-saw published
every other week at Duluth. Mime
sofa, required by the Act OF August
"a, 1912 .-..g -
Name Of Editor, John L. Morrison,
Duluth, MINI.
Business Manager, John L. Morrison,
Duluth, MINI.
Publisher, John L. Morrison, Duluth,
MINI. -.
Owner, John L. Morrison, Duluth.
MINI. - .. -
known hondholders, mortgages and
other security holders, holding 1 per
cent or more of the total amount Of
bonds, mortgages or other securities:
None, there being no such securities.
JOHN L. MORRISON,
Publisher.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Third day of October, 1918,
F. N. ALLEN,
Notary Public ST. Louis. County, MINI.
My Commission expires. April ], 1922.
(Notarial Seal, st. Louis County. Mimi
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05

of the girls were present. A num-
Der Of girls told their experiences,
and at least one declared that
Supt. Grubbs put his hand under
her clothing and improperly laid
it on her person.
County attorney Greene, in an
interview with the Rip-saw, rather
discredited the credibility Of the
girls testimony. He seemed to
see no harm in stripping off the
girls MILDLY blouses and waists.
Grubbs was an elderly man and
his stunts at measuring busts, test
ing lungs and looking for anatom-
ical defects had been formally au-
thorized and ordered by the board
of education at the time. The al
legged in proprieties, Mr.. Green
pointed out, occurred in 1867,
instead of 1918, therefore he
could not understand why they
should have been sprung and, in
some cases, revived so suddenly in
1918.
The best people of Proctor, how
ever, were greatly worked up over
the matter and saw both harm and
improperly from. the peculiar
stunts of Supt. Grubbs. Proctor
has at least two ethical physicians
and it was felt that one of them
should have been delegated the
task Of examining young girls for
physical defects. Then, within
five miles, at West Duluth, there
were half a dozen other physic.
ians, competent and willing to do
their professional duty in prop
erly professional manner.
The state board of education
evidently took more serious view
of the situation than Mr.. Greene
State Superintendent Schulz evi.
IDENTIFY believes that an educator,
like Caesars wife, should be above
suspicion for, about 10 days ago
there came a formal revocation OF
Grubbs' license to do educational
work in the public schools of the
great state of Minnesota.
The Rip-saw's original report on
Supt. Grubbs peculiar stunts ere,
ated great excitement in Proctor.
Hundreds of patrons of the
schools knew nothing at all about
matters. They were exceedingly
| glad to be>informed. They feel
that great public service has
been done the community by the
Rip-saw's courage and frankness.
A few, with peculiarly shaped
heads, boosted Of the money they
would spend to clear Grubbs. The
one friend Of his on the school
board expressed a determination
to spend $500. Many wondered
if he really meant it for he has
the reputation Of being a tight
wad.
| Grubbs' few friends and apollo
gists also boosted loudly over how
| high they were going to hang the
Rip-saw editor, or at least send
him to prison for SO years.
One mystery remains unsolved,
viz: Where and how did the Rip
saw first get it's very complete in
formation?
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05

Early in 1915, St. Louis county ex-
pected to make loan from the state
school fund, in the sum OF $3.50, 900,
on bonds authorized for the construc-
ton of rural highway No. 4. For
some reason, the loan fell through,
thereby giving county auditor Halden
an opportunity to twist matters to
the financial benefit of friend and
f;nancier, if not himself.
Under date of May 81, 1915, at
least majority of the board OF
county commissioners received writ
tep notice that a special meeting of
the board would be held at the court
house on Monday, May "a, at 1870
p. m.
May "a rolled around and the COM
missioners were on hand at the ap-
pointed time and place. Properly
worded resolutions were passed, au-
thorizing the issue and sale of road
improvement bonds in the sum of
$150,000.
A proposition then was read, in
which Mr.. Fred B. Myers offered to
act as fiscal agent for sale of the
bonds in consideration of a commits
sion of 2 per cent, an aggregate OF
$4,000.
A resolution was duly passed, &C
cepting Mr.. Myers kind offer.
A communication then was read
by deputy auditor Walker in which
Mr.. Myers informed the board OF
county commissioners that he had Sc
cured an offer of par and accrued in
terest from Messrs. Stanwood, Tay-
lor & Co., of Chicago.
The commissioners complacently
and quickly accepted the offer and
then passed another resolution, au-
thorizing the payment of the COM
mission of $4,000 to Mr.. Myers for
his hard work and great kindness in
discovering the Chicago firm of bond
buyers. The warrant was duly is
sued and cashed.
What was wrong with all that?
asks some citizen.
There was considerable wrong
with it. It was all wrong, in fact.
In the first place, under the law, at
least ten days notice is required to
legally call special meeting of the
board of county commissioners. In
this case, there was notice not ex-
ceeding three days.
In the second place, a sale of
county bonds must be legally adver-
tised in a proper publication at least
ten days before meeting at which
they can be legally sold. There are
exact provisions, also, as to sealing
the bids, enclosing certified checks as
evidence of responsibility, etc., etc.
In this particular case, the bonds
were not advertised; no bids were
asked or received; no certified
checks, qualifying the purchasers
were filed as an evidence of response
bility.
In the third place, no bills can be
passed at special meeting, there
fore the resolution authorizing the
payment of the $4,000 commission tc
bond broker Myers was invalid and
unlawful.
In the fourth place, a county war
rant for any claims against the
county treasury cannot be issued I'M
til Is days after it's allowance by the
commissioners. Mr.. Myers warrant
No. 216,853, paid June II, 1915, wa:
Illegally issued and paid, if issued al
the special meeting on May "a. Il
issued after the regular June meet
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land, in ten weeks, restored her to
apparent health. For the first time
in six years her mind was clear and
normal. She so improved that she
made a trip from Duluth to Idaho
alone and in safety.
Naturally, John Helmer feels like
shouting the virtues of chiropractic
healing from the housetops.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05
GRUBBS' RIGHT TO TEACH
REVOKED BY STATE BOARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF PROCTOR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS FAILS TO GET VINDICATION.

Citizens Filed Charges of Improper Conduct in Maxi
ing Physical Examinations of Young Girl Pu-
pils-BOard Demands Observation-Disclosures
Stands Pat and Asks Hearing-Girls Tell Their
- Stories Before State and County Officials.
Revocation Of State Teaching Privilege Fol-
lows.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-10-05
AUDITOR HALDEN FOSTERS
ILLEGAL SALE OF BONDS
COUNTY Is DEPRIVED OF PROBABLE PRE-
MUM TO BENEFIT HALDEN'S FRIEND.

County Commissioners Hold Meeting Not Legally
Called-Records Doctored to Give Semblance Of
Legality-Fred B. Myers Voted Big Commits
sion for Handing in Name Of Bond Dealers.
Transaction Illegal in Five Different Respects.
Halden Dominated the Board and Manipulated
the Transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a certain mort gage executed on, to-wit: March, 1914, and recorded in the office of the judge of probate of Jefferson county, Alabama in Mortgage Book 753, page 457, by Lyde D. Blair, to Mrs. Catherine Erswell, which has been transferred to, and is now the property of, the undersigned. we will, on to-wit The 1st day of July, 191S proceed to sell before the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said mortgage, to-wit:
 Lot F, in block S. in Ingle Terrace,
 in southwest quarter of southwest quar- ter of Section 8, Township +, Range 2, West, as same is shown and designated on the map of Inglenook Land Company recorded in probate office of Jefferson county, Alabama, in Map Book 9, page 3 The proceeds of the sale of said prop erty to be applied as directed in said mortgage.
 AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, Transferee. By Cabaniss & Bowie, At torneyS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice
 To the Stockholders of the Great South ern Life Insurance Company:
 Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Great Southern Life Insurance com
 pany will be held at the office of the
 company, in the First National Bank
 building, Birmingham, Alabama, at F oclock, noon, on the 9th day of July 1918.
 At this meeting a board of directors will be elected for the ensuing year reports of the officers received and
 passed upon; amendment to the bylaws submitted and voted upon, and such
 other business transacted as may prop erly come before said meeting. E, R. McDAVID, Pres. Attest: J. D. TUCKER Sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
PULLMAN

Five Alleged Deserters Arrested Dur ing Week-Farmers Raise Big Po- tato Crop-Wheat Harvest Begins. Will Teach Illiterate Selectmen to Read and Write.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Want

five deserters caught in this county this week, only one or two could read and
 write. Every effort is being made to
 reach tho drafted boys.
 There is an abundant crop of Irish po-
 tatoes being harvested here now. Tho
 shipments are low now. however, owing
 to the poor prices given. The prices are
 expected tc rise within the next two weeks.
 A car of potatoes has been shipped this
 season, going to Anniston, and smaller
 shipments to Birmingham. Potatoes now
 bring the farmers $2 per bushel.
 The students of the Sacred Heart con-
 vent presented the play, The Heirs ol
 Rockford" here Thursday evening. The
 sum of S15eSC was taken in for the ben-
 eft of tlTe Red Cross. Spring wheat is being harvested in this
 county and the millers expect a large amount to be brought in during the next
 few weeks.
 About 50 boys will leave here on the 26th for Camp Pike to enter training for the army
 service was recently held in the First Baptist church here for the men who had gone out rom that chuic cH " enter the army and navy. The folloW- ing are doing service in France RueH Upshaw, Verny Henderson, Robert MIX l on, Roscoe Austin, Fred Fleming, Rlch- ard Musgrove, Henry Fortner. Ardls | Morgan Luther Sterling, Dixie Green and Lieut. Robert Rosson. The business men of the town have or gantzed and are putting on an active campaign for the sale of the War saw ings Stamps. Practically everybody III town will purchase these stamps oe- fore the 18th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

    | be worth
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DrS. DOzier & DOzier
Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically an with wonderful success. all man ner of chronic diseases of tn, Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat, Lungs Heart, Liver, Stomach. Bowels Kidneys and all diseases of tn. Skin and the Pelvic Organs ot NFor ,nd vVnp,op
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Judge Found Guilty

Indianapolis, Ind, June 2l-Leonaro A. Snitken. a municipal court JudSe of New York, with his brother. Maurice [, Snitken of Indianapolis and A. Jo- seph Schur were found guilty of con- spiracy to obstruct the draft in the United States district court here this afternoon.
 R,u Mar SaZinps StamnS-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
By FANNIE ROBSON

Cullman, June 21.-(SpeciaL)-Duri
 the past eek five deserters have been
 caught in this county. There has been
 a good deal of excitement over the cap-
 ture of these men. One stacker was also caught, and the fathers of several men were placed in jail for harboring de- serters.
 On Thursday Sheriff Rollo caught
 Claude Moore at Weeks hotel here.
 Moore was deserter from Marshall
 county.
 Robert Lee and James Lanier were taken by the officers from the home of c. c. Lee, near Jones Chapel One of
 these r.en had been hiding out since
 Thanksgiving and the other since Christi
 mas. They were deserters from Camp Pike. C. c. Lee, father of Robert Lee, was also taken into custody for harbor- ing these deserters.
 Claude Blair was captured as he stepped from a train here Friday. He
 deserted from Camp Sevier. Blair lives several miles from town on the Dripping Springs road and had been to camp only two weeks.
 A Cupp boy and his father were placed in jail here Tuesday. The men had been ! hiding out several months. These men have been either taken 10 Birmingh ham or to Anniston Four boys, Gordon Carroll George w. Graves, Levi Miller and Emmett Whis- tenhunt, left for the spruce districts of Washington state this morning. These
 boys had been classed as fit for limited
 service cnly They will get out spruce
 for the manufacture of airplanes
 Active steps are being taken by the
 educators Of the county to teach the
 drafted me mt bread and write Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

 POTATO PLANTS-F'or immediate ship ment pure stock Porto Rico, the best yellow yam; by express, $250 a thou sand; 5000 lots and over $225. Parcel post paid. 500 for $1.75; 1000 for s3. E. F. Parker Plant Co.,, Triton, Ga. MILLION sweet potato plants, ready for shipment now; orders filled prompt ly; Dooley and Nancy Hall, s2.25 per 1900; delivered by express or mail; order quickly; cash with order Cullman Produce company Cullman, Ala. LOOKOUT Mountain potatoes, for late crop, S22S Ter bushel. Harry Roberts, Pinson, Tenn.
 LIVE STOCK FOR SALE-Two small mules, and $ years old; suitable for farm and wagon work. Apply o. J. Perdue, Shades mountain, R. F. D. No. 4. REGISTERED Duroc hogs, boars, gilts and bred sows or pigs of best blood lines at reasonable price. Marbury Lumber company, Wadley, Ala. GOOD grade Poland -Chma-Duroc plgs six weeks old, $50. c. F. Salmon Spring Garden, Ala
 FOR SALE-Iwo Jersey helfers; one anI two years old, cheap. Address O24, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE


 WANTED-Three colored firemen, S4 per day; one colored cook, $l6 week blacksmith, locomotive and steam shovel firemen; one colored chauf- feur. one track foreman, waitresses for restaurant; young lady book : keeper; laundry drivers; experi- enced women for laundry work. 9th CT openings. Apply quick, Room 15 LyonTerry Bldg. 2109la Sd ave. U. s. GOVERNMENT wants thousands clerks at Washington; men, women, IS or over; war work; $100 month; quick increase; easy work; common education sufficient. Your country needs you; help her and live in Washington during these stirring times. Write immedia tely for free list of positions open. Franklin Institute, Dept 3-F, Roches- WANT E.I-Men and ladies to learn the barber trade; few weeks completes; position open; tuition s25, and tools $15. Birmingham Barber College, 20071A 3d ave, N.
 TEA CHEKS- 5cO superintendents. prin- cipals. grade and department; best sal aries ever before. A. (. Whitehead, u2 Realey Bldg. Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

NTED-EXperienced marker and as- sorter, man or woman; also wash men. Apply to MT. Bell, Domestic Laundry Co.,, 24O9 Ave. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

Spring wheat is being harvested in this county and the millers expect a large amount to be brought in during the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
DOCS, POULTRY, PET STOCK


 DOGS must go regardless of price; must have the room they occupy at once one pair of coon and opossum hounds, , years old, well broke great hunters, sure trailers and tree climbers, worth $1O0, first check for $35 gets the pair or $20 each Well trained setter dog 21a years old, fast and wide, stanch and steady, good retriever, worth $75, first check for $50 gets him. Bull pups just weaned registered stock S.50 each Pointer bitch, well trained, guaranteed S25 years old. All dogs are registered or entitled to register. Send cash for what you want at once; satisfaction guaranteed Also nave 3-month- old Scotch Colies; beauties; males, $10 each. White Fox Terriers, $1o each. Don't write or you will be too late. Order from this sending money order or cer- tified check. We guarantee satisfaction Guilford Kennels, Greensboro. N. c. TWO Scotch collie puppies, months old. from highly bred and full pedigreed parents; beauties; the choice of litter of six, $10 and $15. See them at 2729 Ave. D, city.
 GOOD grade Poland-Chlna Duroc Pigs Six weeks old, $5.50. c. F. Salmon Spring Garden, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
HELP WANTED-MALE AND

WANTED-Reliable eolored man and wife to take care of country home; good wages and good home. Ad- dress S-25, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

GOOD grade Poland-Chlna Duroc Pigs Six weeks old, $5.50 c. F. Salmon, Spring Garden, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

five deserters caught in this county this week, only one or two could read and write. Every effort is being made to reach tho drafted boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

About 50 boys will leave here on the 18th for Camp Pike to enter training TOT the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

t UR SALE-IWo Jersey heifers; one an1 two years old, cheap. Address O-24, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

A car of potatoes has been shipped this season, going to Anniston, and smaller shipments to Birmingham. Potatoes now bring the farmers $2 per bushel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
LIVE STOCK

GOOD grade d-ChIna-Duroc plgs six weeks old $50. c. F. Salmon Spring Garden Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
HELP WANTED MALE

.~-@~~~cScoSc~-~-~-S0--
 EXPERIENCED SALESMAN Wanted immediately to work city for large concern; must be young man not over 35 years of age. neat in ap- pearance and capable of handling high grade trade; good salary and fine opportunity to right man. 1216 Jeff Co Blk Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

Active steps are being taken by the educators Of the county to teach the drafted me mt bread and write. Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE

WANTED-Expert auditor and ac- countant; will take few small sets of books to keep; prices reasonable and according to amount of time nec- essary. Phone M 5665-W. Address Y-22 care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
ROOMS FOR RENT

BEAUTIFUL, cool room, large wln' dows, adjoining bath, private South Highland home, near Five Points. Cali Main 6945
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

MORTGAGE LUANS Or business, residence and farm property; rates, 53a per cent; prompt service.
 JEMISON CO, 211 goth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

PUREST water in the world. Tripure Water Co.,. A N. 2lst st. Telephone Main S934.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Mortgage Foreclosure

Attest: J. D. TUCKER, Sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
FOR sALE-M1sCELl ANEous

FOR SALE-1Oo Buffalo Oil and Refining for s1S5; 100 Crow Elkart Motors for $50; 2500 Uncle Sam Oil, new stock,
 for s225. A. l.. Deibel, Little Rock, Ark.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-19
DEATH OF GEORGE E. CLOSE.
Cambridge, Mass Man Was on Visit at
the Morrison Farm.

George Z, Close of Cambridge, Mass
manager and treasurer Of the George
Close Co., wholesale manufacturing con
fectioners, passed away at 9 O'Clock this
morning at the Morrison farm on the
west hill, where he came last Sunday
morning for a weekend visit with his
wife and two daughters, who have been
spending the summer there as usual
Death was due to pneumonia
Before he left home Mr.. Close had been
under a physicians care, his ailment be
ing diagnosed as the grip. He had a
slight temperature when he came to
Barre and his illness soon developed into
pneumonia, his condition growing rapidly
worse during the early days of the week
despite most careful attention from doe
tor, nurse and members of his family. II
is thought that the ravages Of the dis
ease made faster headway in his system
because he had been considerably worn
by close attention to some large govern
ment contracts which his factory was
filing.
George Il, Close was born in Cam
bridge, Mass June 27, 1878. being the
son of George and Sarah tWoodward)
NluHts 1It dlbtitleAl the stuoplH OF 1ditl-
bridge and was graduated from Cam
bridge high school, after which he entered
the candy manufacturing business with
his father The latter died six years ago
and a large part of the responsibility of
the management devolved upon the son.
The business was Incorporated some time
ago into the George Close Co. and an
other son of the founder, Frank d. Close.
has been connected with the concern.
Fifteen years ago Mr.. Close married
Miss Merle Myra Morrison daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Miles Morrison of Barre,
and they have resided in Cambridge since
that time, coming TO Barre each summer
to spend a vacation at the former home
of Mrs. Close Mr.. Close had made MANY
friends in this vicinity who were much |
grieyed to learn of his death. Besides
his wife, he leaves two daughters, Emily !
Caroline, aged Ia, and Lucille Nellie, aged /
~ years. He also leaves four sisters and |
one brother, as follows; Mrs. r. +. Man. |
dell of Newton. Mass, Mrs. George H !
Bunton of Cambridge, Mass, Mrs. John |
T.. Barnard Of Waban, Mass, Mrs Flor |
ence Close Gale Of Cambridge, Mass, and |
Frank ID. Close of Cambridge.
The funeral arrangements have not |
been completed, but the remains will be
taken to Cambridge, where the funeral |
will be held and where the interment will |
be in the family lot in a Cambridge