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The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22

Minnesota is at war again and the
call to arms is being sounded through
every county, township, city and vii
lage In the state.
Loyal citizens in every section Of
the state are being modified for the
great peaeetime conflict against an
other even more destructive Triple
Alliance" with its many allies.
Of the triple Alliance Of disease,
heart disease, pneumonia and tuber-
culosis, the latter is the most insidious
for It takes heavy toll from among
the babies. The war for health CEN
ters upon tuberculosis for it is pre-
ventabIe and cl1rable. Tt is third in
the list of diseases causing the most
deaths. the other two leaders being
those included in the Alliance"
Minnesotass great war of today is
being fought against preventable dis
ease, which causes more deaths and
material loss each year than did ths
world war or any other war The
conflict is being waged under the ban
ner Of the American Red Cross, the
great national relief organization
having again duLnDT1ZGI Tie Use u lLS
emblem upon the Red Cross Christ
mas Seals.
Funds for the fight against tuber-
culosis will be raised through the sale
Of the Red Cross Christmas Seals
w. I'll. Gold, county club leader
will have charge of the campaign II
Redwood County. The state campaign
will be direcbed by the Minnesota
Public Health Assn. The allotment
for Minnesota is s250.0O0.
Experiences Of the World Wa
awakened the people to the necessity
of q greater fight against preventa
lble disease. Draft examinations show
ed that "a of every 1000 young mer
=oaIled into service were Iuberculosl'
victims. Of these / 800 were Minne
sotans. The reflections OF men ron
this state were 8 per. cent OF the tora
Minnesota draft reflections.
The annual loss to Minnesota IRON
tuberculosis IS $500 deaths. Tn
victims are chiefly from 20 to 81
years old. from the age of creates
production. These deaths represen
material loss Of 100000 annu
allv to Minnesota, on the basis OF &C
lcepted findings Of economic experts
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22
ViSCOunt AStOr
Dead in London
BODY OF MILLIONAIRE WILL BE
CREMATED AT FORMER
COUNTRY ESTATE.

Viscount Astor of Hever castle,
London, died Saturday. He had been
failing in health for year.
The body Of yiccount Astor is lying
in the residence of his son, Waldorf
Astor, member of Parliament, IN St.
James square
Through yiscount Astor's wish the
body will be cremated and it is under
stood the ashes will be placed in the
private chapel Of his one-time country
home. Cliveden at Taplow, Bucks, now
occupied by Waldorf Astor.
Viscount Astor Willianl Waldorf
Astor) was born in New York in 1848,
the son of John Jacob Astor, the found
Ter Of the Astor millions. He became an
expatriate in the nineties, renounclng
his American citizenship and becoming
British subject. He was made bar
on in 1916 and was created first VS.
count Astor Of Hever IN 1917.
Viscount Astor has been reckoned IS
the richest man in England. At the
time of his death he still retained large
realty and other financial holdings IN
the United States, particularly IN New
York city.
Few men of great wealth in Eng land
have been SO little known to the public
as William Waldorf Astor. It was said
| he left America to escape the lime
llight which newspapers throw upon
multi-millionaires. If this was true
he was successful
During the first years Of his esi-
dence here he established a position
/ in the exclusive social set and onter-
tanned that circle in accordance nth
the most conservative British tls di-
tions. but he never attempted to be
lcome i leader in sport or politics, two
fields in which rich Englishmen en.
deavor to attain publicity and popu-
Iarity.
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22
Arthur Dresser
Buried Sunday
FORMER COMPANY LrBOY DROPS
FROM SCAFFOLD AND -
KILLED BY FALL.

b E,,naral services were held at Frank
w sunday afternoon for Arthur Dres-
ser who was killed by q fall from g
scaffold while at work at Russeli last
uaek Rev. r. ". Fellows OF Morton
conducted the services which were
semi-military, several OF the comraoes
of the deceased being present 10 uni
form and taking part III the service
Tnterment was made IN the FrankllI
cemetery.
The accident which caused the
vo,1ng mans death occurred last
Thursday. Arthur was member q
the crew Of John Schilt which IS q
work on q building at Russell Ihe
accident happened about flve-tharps
o'clock in the afternoon. The youne
man was immediately taken TO tns
Marshall hospital where every thing
possible was done to save his ilfe bu'
his injuries were so severe that deatf
occurred at three o'clock the mex
morning
Arthur Dresser was born at Min
neanolis. April 80 1896. At the age q
> yo years he was legally adopted bs
Mr.. and Mrs. E. I. Dresser of Franklin
and was throughout his life treated
by his foster parents with the sans
kindness and care that were giyeI
their own children. He is survived b'
his parents, four brothers and two SIS
tiers. He was member of Conlpan.
I, of Redwood Falls, having enlisted
July 4, 1917, leaving IN September q
that same year with the Company To-
the Mexican Border. He was discharg
ed from military service, April e, am
remained at home for about tw'
months. Since that time he has beel
working in this locality and for tn
past several weeks has been in the EN-
ploy of Mr.. Schilt Arthur was DO!
well liked by the comrades with whom
he served, soldier who was faithful
to his officers and willing in their ser
vice and he will be remembered mos
kindly by his many friends as well g
bv the members Of his family. MI
and Mrs. Dresser are receiving tn
sympathy Of the community IN tn
loss they have sustained,
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22
MayOS Provide
Permanent Clinic
ROCHESTER PHYSICIANS TAKE
STEP TO PERPETUATEs HOSPI
Tall THEY MADE FAMOUS.

The Mayo clinic at Rochester, has
been perpetuated in the Mayo Prop
critics association, formation OF
which was announced during the past
week at Rochester Drs. William j.
Mayo and Charles Il. Mayo have
turned over BY deed Of gift all the
clinic properties, real and personal,
and all funds and endowlnents to the
association, which is to be. holding
corporation to perpetuate for all time
the Mayo institution. 1t will be re-
Iuuired Of the association to continue
the practices and uphold the ideals
now characteristic Of the Mayo clinic.
The following announcement was
made from the clinic:
sThe Drs. Mayo, who are IN the
early fifties and in vigorous health,
with many years of usefulness before
them, have by this means insured the
permanency Of the institution and the
devotion of all its resources to the
needs of the people It has long been
their conception that the primary OBJ
iect of the clinic should be of service
to humanity in its broadest sense, and
not the material advancement or en-
richment of the individual.
Treatment for All, Is Aim.
They believe that only part Of
the earnings of the clinic should in
sure to the benefits Of its members,
and that a large part of the income
should be used for the general welfare
Of the public from which it came.
ssIt has been their desire to main
tain at Rochester an institution il
which medical and surgical treatment
may be had By any one without re-
gard to financial status, color OF
creed. A prominent feature Of the
work Of the clinic in the future, as
lit has been in the past, will be scien-
tific research into the causes Of dis
ease, its prevention and cure, and not
| in the least. advanced education fol
physician and surgeons. The clinic
will offer opportunity for study for the
/ exceptional man in medicine.
Management Not Changed.
This action does not mean that The
management Of the clinic will b
lchanged. Drs. Mayo, Plunmer. Judd
| BaIfour and their associates viii con
tinue to devote their entire time tx
l the clinic.
sThe Mayo clinic institution, which
now IS assured Of permanence, vii
continue to work III harmony witt
1.-THE Mayo foundation for medical edu
j cation and research at the University
of Minnesota, which was establishes
by fund given outright BY the Drs
Mayo several years ago.
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22

Alfred J. Lehrer, son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Lehrer Of Springfield
was married to Miss Eleanor Hanten
of Watertown, s. d, Wednesday
morning Of last week. After wed
Illing trip Of three weeks to New YORK
citv and other eastern points they
= e I'D their residence st Springfield
ere the groom has new home all
readv for his bride. The groom =
member Of the firm of Schmid q
Lehrer.
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22

o. E. Lagerstrom and Grace Tib-
belts quietly gave their friends mis-
leading clue and left Friday evening
for Minneapolis where on Sunday they
were married. Mr.. and Mrs. Lager
strom were born and grew to manhood
and womanhood in Delhi, and the en-
tire community are showering there,
with congratulations and good wishes.
Mrs. Lagerstrom graduated from
the local high school last June and is
an accomplished musician. They are
expected to return to Delhi in few
days and will make their home IN
the Tibbetts cottage on Main Street.
Delhi News in Belview Independent.
The Redwood gazette., 1919-10-22

Joe Discher Of Morgan transacted
business at the courthouse Monday Of
this week.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-02-15
PRAIRIE VIEW.

Prairie View Texas, Feb. 13.-The
campus is again taking on military
life. The r. o. T. C. has been organ
lied here with Lieut. w. A. Giles of
st. Louis, formally of Yoakum, Tex
US, and an alumnus of P. v. as COM
manding officer. Lieut.. Giles was
here with the last detachment of
soldiers. He has many friends, who
with his fo,ner teachers wish him
much success.
Mrs. r. F. Johnson has returned
from Marlin, where she was called
to the bed side OF her mother, Mrs.
Soders, whom she reports much inn
proved.
Mrs. R. L. Isaacs was accompanied
home from Bonham by her little
neice. Hortense Patten.
T. l.. Patten of the Junior class
is back at his post of duty. After
spending three weeks at his home
in Bonham, Prof. e. L. Blackshear,
head of the Extension Work among
colored spent the week in Louisiana,
in interest of his work. The many
friends of Prof. and Mrs. ]. v.
Smith of the Agricultural Department
regret to have them leave. Prof.
Smith has taken charge of his faith
er-in-law's prof. Anterior farm in
Harris County,.
Miss Lola Bennett was pleasant
caller in the Isaacs home Monday
afternoon.
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ALTO.

Alto, Texas, Ieb. 10. REV. E. NJ.
Griggs filed his appointment at New
Hope Baptist church Sunday, Mr..
Rick LAID died Monday evening,
after an Illness of 24ahours with
acute Indigestion. He was laid to
rest n st. Thomas Chapel sanitary
Wednesday evening with X of p.
honors. Cat of town relatives were:
Private Ras Land of Camp Bowie,
Fl Worth; Rev. George Land of
Nacogdoches; Mn. Pete Willis and
Porter Land of Weches; Mrs. Violet
Watson Of Kelly; Mr.. Will Terry Of
Houston and D. Sander Of Conroe.
Rev. Pendleton of Houston otficiated.
Mr.. Costello Bradley of Tyler visit
ed his relatives in Alto, few days
last week. Mrs. Lily Freemon Of
Luflxin spent Sunday in Alto and
left his subscription for the the Dali
las Express. MIR. Ariesta Timmons
came in from Mannin. Saturday even
ing very sick. Mr. G. w. Martin is
much improved, Mr.. Minion Tilmon
is reported very sick. also Mrs. TIME
Parks Mr. Martin York and family
are slightly improving. Mr. Astia
Beasly, wife and five children are
confined to their beds. Mrs. Joe
Williams ana four children are con-
fined 10 their rcoEis.
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THE MAMMOTH THEATRE
FRIDAY, FEB 14-speca attraction extraordinary. KISS

FRIDAY FEB. Especial attraction extraordinary KISS OR
. KILL"
wonderful production story the inside work OF SILK
demonstrating and everything
HERBERT RAWI4INSON.
SATURDAY, FEB 15-"TEE ROBBER"
A speedy production feaurng-our Own HELEN
GIBSON"--Saturday only.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16-"THE MAN OF BRONZE"
Western pctureplay. You will Ike lie burned tne
This love OF lne
hghng"M his and he lives up to all through
this picture.
SUNDAY ONLY-Wth advance in Prices.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEB. and 1S-"THE HELL CAT"
been waiting for and longing 10
urng star-"GERALDINE FAHRAR'
fight under western skies Carnan
She loved, she hated she
fought for right the great West Two
days-Commencng MONDAY FEB 18TH
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19-one day only-"cARMoN OF KLoN-
DIXIE"
wonderful picture Northwest This Pictureplay
greatest played like Fight
this picture There one thousand feet OF
fighting in this picture
sorry this picture days to give every
out Wednesday and enjoy real
Picture.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20-"OLD LOVE FOR NEW"
Western Romance-You will enjoy Thursday only
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GREENVHLE.

Greenville, Texas, Feb. 13.-There
is a growing interest in the Ex-
press in Greenville. The agent
finds it impossible to get around to
all. He has planned to designate
several places to leave the paper
for those who wish to read it.
The Ross High School had Sc
rious accident Tuesday, Feb. 4, at
the noon recess. two children, A. C.
Black and Tommie Kind, while run
ming around the corner of the school
house, colided and as result, little
Tommie got her leg broken about
an inch above the shoe-top. DR.. Tay
Tor was summoned, and in a few
minutes he had the broken limb set
nicely. Tommie is doing well at this
writing.
The Mothers club of the Ross
high school held quite an interesting
session Friday. The principal urged
that Child Salvation" be made the
permanent issue with the club and
not money raising Notwithstanding
the great need of money. We think
every mother should take a little
time and visit these meetings.
Little John Herrod Jones, the in
FAINT of Mrs. j. H. Jones of Neyland-
Vile, died Saturday morning in the
home of Mrs. Cooper.
Mrs. Johnnie V. Langham made
trip to Dallas last Sunday. Mrs.
Langham was. nicely entertained by
made pleasant trip to Mt. Pleasant
last week ard preached for Rev. w.
T. Bolden. Prof J. L. Grove and
wife are here looking after their
property on Coolidge Hill. They are
stopping with his sister, Mrs. Cooper.
Mr.. r. y. Tave is having some re-
pairing done on rs house.
Mrs. S. d. Fry nd little son, Bios
som II Oklahoma City are in the
city visiting mother and father, Mr..
and Mrs. Bridges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore of Denison
are in the city visiting their daughter,
on account Of illness, Mrs. Clara
Bridges.
MISS Fannie edwards is reported
very ill.
Mrs. Mary Russell of Paris, Texas,
was in the city on the account of
illness of her daughter Mrs. Albert
Whitus and daughter have been i'll.
Mrs, c. Bealy of Lone Oak is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Will Brown.
Mrs Lucinda Cash of Pittsburg,
passed through en- route to Cameron.
Mrs. Cash stopped over for a short
while with her sister-in- iaw, Mrs.
NJ. T. Teycer.
Mrs. Pearl Poe is sick in bed.
Mrs. Murrell made flying trip
to Dallas, Sunday and returned hume
Monday.
Mr.. John McMaCowan made a flying
trip to Mckinney, Sunday.
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PTTTSBURG.

Pittsburg, Texas. Feb. 13.- Sunday
was a very cold but fair day. Rev
F. Jones said that only those who are
true Christian soldiers could brave
the weather. Sunday night there was
a great crowd in spite of cold wealth
er. We wish we could get reports
from all the churches to go with
this writing. Rev. Daniel Lewis and
Johnson were in Gilmer Wednes-
day night. Prof Teel, the under
taker was in Gilmer, Wednesday
on business. Mr. Lewis Lust one
of Hickory Hills oldest and most
respected citizens died last week
Mr.. Lust is the father of fifteen chill
dren, 81 living. Mrs. Peggy Randle
died Saturday morning, Undertaken
Teel had charge of both the fun
eral. Prof. G. P. Adams has moved
to his home on box street. II was re-
ported in writings last week that
there were two teachers in the city
school. We wish to correct this
mistake, we have four teachers, Prof
H. ". Terry, Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Hen
ton and Mrs. Bolton are the faculty
Mrs. c. B. Bradley of Longview is
in the city visiting the reporter Sat.
urday morning the reporter visited
every house South of the Katy rail
road and West of the Cotton Belt
railroad. We found this section com
monty called Happy Hollow with
beautiful homes, churches, halls
houses and many intelligent citi-
lens and only 10 out of 296 per-
sons read any Negro paper
Mrs. Lena Newton fell and broke
her leg Monday evening. Mrs. Beau
lah Teel, Mrs. Anna Neal. Mrs. Julia
| Rutledge, Rev. and Mrs. NJ. w. Lynn
are sick listed
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called out of town to the pastorate,
resigned as treasurer and DR.. D.
X. Wheeler was elected his success
sor.
Madam Anita Patti Brown is bill
ed to appear here on the 18th inst,
at st. James A. NJ. E. church. Let
every race lover turn out to hear
this noted race woman.
DR.. Thos l.. Hunter, the popular
young dentist of Marshall, Texas,
stopped over en- route home from
Dallas, where he was called to the
bed side of his sister with his class
mate, DR.. Wheeler.
Stop borrowing your neighbours
paper and buy one of your own.
A Dallas Express in every Negro
home in Terrell and vincinity is wat
we mean to do within the next week
or so,
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BONHAM.

Bonham, Texas. Feb. 13.-Mrs. Gre
Gle Perry of Dallas, is in the city
visiting relatives.
Services were well ATTENDED at all
Of the churches Sunday.
Rev. T. e. Higgs has bought
horse.
Dr. A. H. McRufin was called to
Terrell last week to be at the bed
side of his sick mother.
Rev. t. e. Higgs was in Bethle-
hem last week to attend the funeral
of relative.
Mrs. Emma Milton has returned
from Louisiana.
Sgt. Willie Stones was in Honey
Grove. Sunday.
Mr.. Tom Ward was in Denison last
week.
The q Marschal Mel club met
with Mrs. Henry Stewart last week,
a luncheon was served.
Mr.. Alherry Mckee was in Denison
last week.
Mrs. A. E. Reayes was in Savoy
Sunday on Missionary work.
Master Lodell Patten left Saturday
for Prairie View to attend school.
Miss Ora Walker entertained at her
residence Sunday in honor of her
nephew. Mr.. Floyd Walker.
The Colored Welfare League met
at the Bethlehem Baptist church.
Friday. which was success, much
business was done. Adjourned to
meet on the iirst Friday night in
March. s. w. Johnson, president.
M, S. DeJornett, secretary pro tenn.
Prof. W. z. Johnson was up from
his school at Dodd City, Sunday.
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TERRELL.

Terrell. Texas, Feb. 13.--Austin
Ware, living on the Jim O'Conner
farm. six miles west of town, was
shot and instantly killed Sunday,
while he was visiting on a neghbor-
ing farm, the Dennis, Collins place.
D. CKemp) Mills. another man was
arrested, charged with the killing
and taken to Kaufman and jailed.
Ware was at the home of Mills when
he was killed. Mills breaking in
the door and firing one shot from
a As caliber pistol It pierced Wares
heart killing him instantly. Mare
was SIS years of age and leaves a
wife and six children.
Last Sunday was great day at
New Hope church as it ended Bible
contest between number of ladies
and building find contest between
the little boys end girls.
Mrs. Mary Else was the success
full contestant among the ladies win
ming handsome leather bound BIZ
BILE. The little girls winning in their
contest each was a success as near
$4,000 was realized from the two
Rer. r ?. Sparks. having been
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MILFORD.

Milford, Texas, Feb. 1S.--Rev. p.
A. Price Of Italy was in consultation
with Rev. Burton, Friday. Mrs. l..
N. Love Of Dallas, visl.a ID her mother,
Mrs. Mary d. Mcdaniel, Mr.. Roscoe
Carter was in Dallas the weekend.
Mr.. Frank Sims went to Hillsboro.
Sick listed: Mrs. UdF Beatty, Mrs.
Julia Foreman. Mrs. Life Bate and
and his sister, little Miss Gwend0lyn
Bernhardt. Mr.. Hawkins of Italy
was with lie social class Sunday
afternoon. He was in his Overland
Six. Mr.. Lesley Miller of Dallas
took Mrs. Miller back to Dallas with
him.
Educ atioral aud Religious; TIE Ne
gro b sincss League had an inter-
csting meeting Friday, Pres. Rev.
G. w. Burton. It'd the work of the
League disposed % by the reporting
Of standing com ittee: All com
p,ittee reports were adopted and
committees were continued. The fea-
lure OF the reports were from COM
inittees on Education and Musical
lustrument for Kelly Miller school
~ was ctltWn nat dAlOAuci tCdCilSt
is on the force and new Lester
piano has been installed into the
X. NJ. High school During the ILL
ness Of Mrs. l.. G. Mcdonald. Mrs.
Estella Burnett taught for her Mrs.
Burnett took the influenza and Miss
Johnson taught. Thrift. industry
self-help, independently are some OF
the virtues every successful race
must have. We need a janitor
Another bunch at Dallas has launch
cd S5,000.00 busine IS. Editor Kings
words are as bread cast upon the
water" Services were attended al
| all church Sunday. Rev. Purnell
being i'll, the services were conducted
| by layman We were invited IA
the Presbyterian church fwhite) ia
see and hear Mrs, Cassidy of Dali
las perform upon d $4,000 pipe Or
gan. gift to that church by the
Messrs W. r., and }. X. McDaniels
Mrs. Cassidy knows how TO aeeuii
herself as skillful artisan. I'he
first thought that came to us as
1--we walked into the room designated
FOR us that love, joy. music and
other attributes have no color. Pope
was correct when he said the mind
is the standard Of the man.
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HONEY GROVE.

Honey Grove, Texas. Feb. 1s.-Mr.
Charlie Pittman and Mrs. Dorthy
Pittman went to Ladonia to see their
sick mother, Mrs. Rachel Pittman.
Mr.. George Beasly died at his home
Tuesday 4th was buried Thursday.
He leaves a wife and five children,
two grand children. Mrs. Eva Mae
Tyler is sick with influenza her
sister, Miss Ollie Pollard is now
teaching in her place. Mr.. James
A., Lee has returned home from Camp
Travis, being honorably discharged
Mr.. Lonnie Littles has returned
home from France and he tells many
wonderful tales about the boys across
the sea- Mr.. Dan Loggin left Sum
day morning for Rock Island III.
There were quite number Of boys
and girls down from Bonham, Sun
day evening to attend the Holiness
meeting. Mrs. T. E. Y. Pollard was
called to the bed side of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. e. NJ. Taylor. Rev. Waltz
all filled the stand at the C. M. e.
church Sunday.
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ABILENE.

Abilene, Texas, Feb. 13.-Rev. VIM.
B. Darlington, p. c.. Mt. Zion church
went to Ft. Worth to preach the
initial sermon of Rev. B. b. john
son.
Igther Graves and TUT Bennett
returned last week from Camp Ira
Wis.
Mr. Curtis Chance has purchased a
nice lot on Mesquite street.
Mrs. Mary Young and little Howard
Misses Lottie Byrd and Willie lizard
of Weatherford returned home last
week after very pleasant stay with
relatives.
Bethel A. NJ, e. church Ia prog
ressing nicely under the present
pastor. Rev A. l.. Taylor. All SER
vices we're well attended. Sunday
school though small has very interest
ing lessons. Adwlt class taught by
I Bro. A. B., Johnson.
Rev. ]. E. Smith preached Sun
day morning and night at Macedonia
BAPTIST church. Sunday school was
well attended, banner class A. taught
by Jack Jones.
Bro. Curtis G. Chance preached his
first sermon Sunday night at C. NJ.
f. church. It was noble sermon
and was enjoyed by all. Rev. Robt.
Mask was unable to be out at all
Sunday SLt is much improved at
this writing. Total money raised du-
ring Sunday $2a.O7s
Corrections In list OF presents
given c. NJ. f. pastor as published
last week. Mrs. Matte Siinnrs,
guilt. Mrs. Little Bell. sheet