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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-06
GRAPHIC STORY
Of SERVICE OF
65TH BAIT Terry

The Ardmoreite is in receipt Of
an edition of the Philadelphia In
quircr, issue Of January 81, which
carries a number OF cuts showing
the arrival. parade and other views
OF the 65th Battery Coast Artil-
lery in which are many Philadelph-
ians, when it reached port from
overseas service. In the 65th is an
Ardmorc boy, Wagner Alpheus
Ringer. Battery A. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c. f. Ringer. His parents re-
ceiyed telegram from him on the
date Of his arrival and are eXpecting
him home soon Following is the
account of the 65th's activities IN
the front. much Of which has been
given in the Ardmoreite. from let
ters received from Wagner Ringer,
rs published in the Inquirer:
During its service in action the
65th was assigned as army artillery
and attached to the American First
Army Army artillery is a classifi-
cation applied to artillery units
which were not assigned to any divi-
sion or armv corps but were used at
all points OF the line to reinforce or
augment available corps or division
al artillery. In this manner the 65th
was moved to many different parts
OF the line, and it is this fact which
made necessary the many difficult
moves accomplished by the organi-
zation during its seventy days OF ac-
tual fighting.
When fully equipped the 65th was
responsible for and moved with it
each time the following equipment:
Mobile Equipment.
Twcuty-siX automobiles Of the
tour car type, which were used by
the officers in maintaining commuu-
ication with their bases of supply,
rcconnoitering positions in distant
sectors and transporting them from
one position to another.
-Four large reconnaissance cars.
bnlIi especially Tor reconnaissance
work over rough and improyiscd
roads.
-Four observation cars, built to
hold large number OF persons.
Thirty-two motorcycles for cour-
icr service and speedy messenger
bearing ~ thiS number ten were
equipped WIN SIde cars
Vne hundred ana SlNjy-on.e trucks
oI 'nc '-'on type Tor carrying mis-
0eI'd'cou' gun :upPHeN' nau'ing
ainnluhitioh' carrying provisions 10
inc oattefy po'l,'ons'
"c"'{-!o", IdT9e ca'CrPiiIaf trac-
1UIS' ~, u,cu 10 ""uI inc uc9Fy guns
I''c tractors were oI - ana ~
morse II power ana were ouIIt nY inc
ll"'l ~, company OF me Ouilca 9iaicS,
u ne 5oo larger 'a's ,ihGy "'Ighed
-'U"o POUNDS %, ..,
Nla i"eniy-lou, - men hI,ii'n
II4"''|cI' oil the MARX / ana marx
IL, ,r, " pcs o..
ne guns III u''e,'ng Po'I'o1
We're ID 'hfc,e parts each transported
ON ,our WheeiS ana pnlIcd by
single tractor "hen the guns were
Pu' "'Io I,rilS Posi!ion lhe parts
were p'"ceu loSe'ner IN Snco Il man
Hcr =. d, TO- make very permanent
ic.I 9oo no"i'zeF can"o.e oil Jn[0"in" ire
-, ooo ooo pound I,ojcC'Hc !oVUU 10
i''"oo E'ro'' Inc guns "neh III Iir-
ing Io,'uon are ST., set IN lhe ground on
''ecl ocain,' ne weight oI ihe
'9uinmeh' III ,i''nS oraer' hot m
C'od'''E 9Irl OoN 10 gjye oo6 slaOiH,,Y'
Is ,apprroNIma'cIy z'ooo pounds
WNiIc the three parts IN travelling
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-06

up ammunition and opened fire
within four days time.
The offensive started October q
and the Sixty-fiith fired throughout
that day and the next. In this ac-
ton the Sixty-fifth supported the
10Th and 29th American divisions
while still under the direction Of the
French Army Corps. The objective
in this battle was the Bois de Bel
ioou
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-06

NUT COAL So TON. ARD
MORE OIL MILL. PHONE 49,
40
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
FARM DEAL CLOSED / ]
MEADOWVIEW FARM PURCHASED
BY ROEPKE & HUBBARD-..-.~ -.
$50 ACRES:

One of Morrison county's finest end
largest farms, the Mead0wview Stock
Farm, changed hands this week, MN.
Williams, the owner, disppsing Of it to
Roepke & Hubbard Of I Fairmont. While
the price is not given out it was prob
ably in. the neig ghborhood Of $4,000, so
this may well be considered one of the
largest farm deals ever made in the
county. i
The farm adjoins the city limits Of
Little Falls on the west side and COM
prises $50 ac1es, practically all improv-
ed. The buildings are modern, equip
ped with electricity for both lighting
and power purposes, also water connec-
tions.
The new owners will keep $50 acres
Of the farm on which the buildings are
located, intact as one farm, and the re-
naming will be sold out inssmall farms.
The sale was made through Vertin &
Totten and they will have control of
the property.
MI. Williams still has considerable
property here and is president of the
First National Bank, so although rttir-
ing from farming he still will De iJcnti-
fed with local enterprises, although it
is understood he will make Minneapo-
lis his home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
POTATO MEET HERE
LITTLE FALLS CHOSEN AS PLACE
FOR NEXT ANNUAL CONVEN-
TIoN AND POTATO SHOW.

Little Falls was chosen as the place
for holding the next annual convention
Of the Minnesota Potato Growers as
sociation, which met at Moorhead last
week. G. B. Campbell, county agent.
w. E. Olson, secretary of the local
Board Of Commerce, T. F. O'Connor, E.
P. Nauertz and Genore Pelkey were at
the convention and they succeeded in
bringing the next convention here, in
competition with several other cities,
including Bemidji and Princeton.
The convention at Moorhead was e
very successful one, more than five hun
dred people from 40 different counties
attending.
At the state potato show conducted
in connection with the convention, st.
Louis county won first prize.
A board of seven directors was elect
ed for the purpose of forming a potato
marketing association similar to those
Of eastern states. E. P. Nauertz of
Green Prairie was elected as one Of the
directors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
Gushing Gel llACIlvlSS BALLOT OFF TO
STRIKE VOTE RETURNABLE THIS
MONTH-TWo BROTHERHOoDS
CONFER WITH HINES.

Washington, Nov. .12.-Today 375,-
600 union machinists throughout the
United States were voting on a general
strike, in connection with the railroad
labor situation.
e ":The vote is returnable late this
month"; said William II. Johnston
president Of the International Machin
lists union. "Ballots were sent out
month ago. c.'.-,
"The question directly before the
men is whether they shall strike if con-
gress passes the anti-strike and COM
pulsory arbitration legislation now be-
fore it.
eff I know the machinists they will
hit the street the minute this legisla-
ton passes-if it does."
125,000 In Bail Shops.
There are 125,o0O union machinists
employed in railroad shops. AS provid-
ed in the strike ballot instructions they
would be the first to 20 out. Later
union machinists in all industries would
be called out to support them.
The machinists' vote is being taken
when trainmen, including President w.
G. Lee, and conductors, led by Presi-
dent L. E. Sheppard, are comforting
with Rail Director w. D. Hines. An
answer falling far short Of demands was
given yesterday, it was learned. A
strike referendum on Hines answer
will be taken by both the trainmen and
conductors, it is expected.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
PROGRAM AT HIGH AMERICAN LEGIONI
PHILADELPHIA MAN WINS Ma
TIONAL HEAD-WANT MORE
COMPENSATION. ..-.

Pioneer Press (13): Closing it's first
national convention with the election
OF officers in seven-hour session yes
terday, the American Legion LETT be-
hind the suggestion that Congress
should provide additional compensation
for the men and women who served the
nation during the war.
Resolutions adopted by the conven-
tion recognized the obligation Of Con-
gress to adjust the pecunlary loss of
those who went into service, but left
the amount to Congress.
Franklin D D'Olier Of Philadelphia, Pa,
was elected national COMMANDER, win
ming over Hantord MacNider OF Mason
City, la.
Has Majority of % Votes.
Mr.. D'Olier had majority Of only
% votes over his opponent. Two other
candidates, E. Lester Jones Of the Dis
trict of Columbia and Emmet O'Neil
of Louisville, KY, were eliminated
quickly from the race.
ave come here for work, let US keep
on working and not listen to so many
speeches. were Mr.. D'Olier's only
words when the result Of the ballot was
announced. :.
Five vice commanders were elected,
as follows:
Joyce B. Lewis of Long Prairie,
Mimi, marine; Allen A. Tukey of
Omaha, Neb., from the army; James
O'Brien Of California, for 81 years with
the navy; Alden R. Chambers of Mas.
sachusetts, from the navy, and William
B. Follett of Oregon, from the army.
Rev Francis f. Kc1jpv of New York
nominated by Theodore Roosevelt, was
elected national chaplain. He was dec
Grated once by the United States, twice
by Great Britain and received seven
other citations while in France.
Important Actions Of Legion Conven-
tion.
Endorsed principle Of universal mill
tary training.
Recognized the obligation of Congress
to provide additional financial compen-
sation for service men.
Urged restriction of Japanese -mmi-
grafton, and additional bars to their be-
coming citizens.
Recommended stringent punishment
and deportation Of conscientious OBJ
jectors and draft evaders.
wounded service men.
Adopted plan for national campaign
of education in Americanism.
Chose Franklin D'O]ier, national
commander.
Picked Indianapolis az permanent
headquarters.
Selected Cleveland, Ohio, for 1920
convention.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
ARMIsTICEa DAY WITH HOME
COMING TO SoLDIERs-RED
49, CROSS SPONSOR. = 49,.

: Returned soldiers from Cushing and
vicinity were guests Of the citizens Of
that village at home coming celebra-
tion last Tuesday evening which was
one of the biggest affairs ever held
there. It was planned and carried out
by the Red Cross branch Of that vii
lage.
The celebration was held at the
school house, which was decorated in
the national colors. Early in the eve
ming a program was given, consisting
Of songs by Ray Sugrue Of this city,
selections by an orchestra and an ad-
dress Of welcome by Rev. Philip E..
Gregory of this city. Rev. Gregory
spoke on the. causes which led up to
this country's g entrance into the war.
a brief review Of the war and of tho
great problems which now confront
this nation.
Following the program a su,nptuous
banquet was rendered the returned
men as we'll as all others present. Fol-
lowing the banquet Rev. Gregory led in
assembly singing, the festivities clos
ing with the singing Of tho national
anthem.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
MRS. o. L. KoPPE, DAUGHTER,
JANICE. AND MISS CLAIRE COU-
TANT IN SINGING, DANCING.

Tonight, at the high school auditor
ium, the people Of this city will have
the opportunity to hear singer of
ability who formerly resided here,
namely Mrs. O. l.. Hoppe, formerly Net
tie Carley. She is a soprano and is said
to have a fine voice.
Mrs. Koppe's little daughter, Janice,
is also to appear on the program, sing
ing and dancing. She made her first
appearance as a dancer when but three
years old. She is five now.
Miss Claire Coutant will give several
act as accompanist.
The entertainment is under the aus
pices Of the high school athletic >asso-
citation, to raise money for the purchase
of sweaters for the basketball team.
Following is the program OF the en-
tertainment, which begins at O'Clock:
Songs-Group I.
(a) Love Is the Wind-Alexander
MacFadyen.
(b) Ma Curly Headed Baby-aeorge
81. Clutsam.
(c) The Valley of Laughter-Wilfred
sanderson-Mrs. o. L. Hoppe.
Dance-From Chinese Wedding Fes-
tival-Miss Claire Coutant.
Song-Everybody Calls Me Honey
Janice Hoppe.
Dance-I Used to Believe In Fairies
Janice Hoppe.
(Sung by Mrs. Koppe.)
Songs-Gioup II.
April Morn-Robert Batten.
One Fleeting Hour-Dorothy Lee.
He Kissed Her-Humphrey Stewart
Mrs. Hoppe.
Dance-opanish Dance-Miss Claire
Coutant.
Dance-Antra' Dance from Peer
Gynt-Janice Koppe.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
MEETING OF STATE LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION,

At the annual meeting Of the State
Library association held in Minneapo-
lis last week Miss Miriam Carey, Ii
brarian of the state institutions under
the state board of control, was elected
president. Hibbing extended an invi-
tation to meet there next year. Mrs.
Jenny Lind Blanchard, last years pres
ident, was at the meeting as was also
Mrs. Chas. Weyerhaeuser, who sang at
the banquet.
Two Of the important topics discuss
ed were the county extension of pub
lie libraries, which the association is
working for and which is believed to
be big thing and the matter of coop
Grafton between public and school Ii
braries in towns where both are located.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
Married

At the parish house of st. Francis
Xavier church, Wednesday afternoon at
4 CLOCK, Miss Carine E. landau,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henning Ian.
dahl of this city, was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Frederick Niclai of Thief
River Falls. Rev. FIR. Lamothe per-
formed the ceremony:
The bride was attended by Miss
Elaine Ruth and the groom 8 attendant
was Mr.. Leo Kloety of Arcadia, Wis,
nephew. The bride wore a pretty
tailored suit Of dark brown. tricotine
and chic velour and beaver sailor
toque draped with a French embroider-
ed veil. Her flowers were a corsage
bouquet Of brides roses and lilies OF
the valley.
The bride is we'll known here, having
lived here most of her life. : She is
charming young lady and very accom-
plishcd, having studied abroad.
Mr. and Mrs. Niclai left Wednesday
evening for d short honeymoon to
southern points, after which they will
be at home at Thief River Falls.
George Birnstihl of Bemidji and Miss
Irene Southland of this county were
married Saturday afternoon: at 3
clock at the NJ. E. parsonage, DR.. r.
/ B.: Service officiating. The bride will
complete teaching a term Of school at
Ft. Ripley after which she will join
her husband at Bemidji.
Hans Elvig Of this city and Mrs.
Ethel Lakin~of Royalton were united
in marriage last Friday evening at the
home Of a sister of Mrs. Lakin, at On
amia. Mr.. Elvig is manager of the
North American Fuel company office
here and they will reside in this city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

A happy bunch of Little TAI B
Is in ali, are this morning DIM s0-s
ward Montevideo, where they vii toss
morrow endeavor to- bring ~ ttles
rails high school football teaz ones
notch nearer to the state cham mpionshtls
goal in a game with Monteyidsos hlEh.s
The Montevideo team this week -
ID Wiltmar high for the district tits.
j3 to 0 and tomorrow = game q zona g. az
the semi-fnals in the race for - statss q
trophy. :: TIE .ss 5.sss Ii sss .Ess
Better results are always obtained, n
athletics as well as in nythiag ea.e
that one may attempt, when q eetAins
goal is fixed, the attaining Of WAieh ~ q
a mark of credit. This year fsE tho
first time, statewide high school loot
ball contest was set IN motion che IN ~
ais to be played between tho north herr
and southern section for the stats
championship, at Northrop feld state
university. The Little Falls high sehoolS
put ont team which was BY Tar shes
best that this city has seen in Any
years. They played three games ssin.F
ming all three, and would have playeds
a fourth game but it seems 4hAt tho
team scheduled had heard 8 too IS Mach3 Ma
about the local team and did not wiah
to play when defeat was certaia. eo,ss
as far as the local team WAS concernedsS
this ended its season. The distTise title
had been won and thee fight between tlis-S=
trict winners now remained, bat Little
Falls was to be deprived Of this t,e-
cause the athletic association treasury
was empty. (The cost Of maintaining
athletics in the high school here . rails
cd by means of various entertainments z
and apparently is not an important part.
of the high school.) Conseqa eqaently the the
boys would have to get busy and pro-;
duce the necessary 9 kale to max the.
trip. Enthusiastic and anxious oseess
a chance to bring the state title to sLitF.
tie Falls, they set about to get tAA price i':'
Of the trip, and they got it.
Coach Lawrence Eongley has beens
keeping the boys in trim for tomorrow @ =. !.
game and they will have,a chance g:
work out on the field there. today Andi
ing in1a', to give Montevideo & 4 q mighsy ass..
nv chase. ~ 5%t=s:SS st tst54 }S
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
'sOH BOY" AT THE LOWELL NEXT
TUESDAY.

"Oh Boy" is the title Of a smart
musical comedy which is coming to the
Lowell theatre of this city next Tues
day, Nov. 1S. This play is taken from
the book of the same name by Guy Boil
ton. The play contains many amusing
and unusual situations. The score con-
tains 1s popular music hits. The cast
for this show is the. original one which
had such leng run at the Princess
and Casino theatres in New York City
and is brought here by the Comstock-
Elliott company. 8 -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
TEACHERS TO MEET HERE TO-
MORROW.

The Little Fails branch Of the Nor
rison County Teachers Patriotic associ-
alton will hold meeting at the high
school tomorrow, beginning at / p. m.
Forty teachers belong to the Little
Falls branch, which includes all terri
tory surrounding Little Falls, and a
large attendance is looked for.
A dinner is to be served at the school
and Miss Ella Kjelshus has charge of
the arrangements for this.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

Marriage licenses have been issued;
this week to Andrew johnson Of Peev-
or, S. D., and Lura Z. Rogers; Hans
Elvig and Ethel Lamb Lakin; Albert
Mailing of Lincoln county and Mar
garet E. Treacy; Anton A. Johns and
Frances K. Valentine; George Birnstihls
and Irene Southerland. Frederick G.
Niclai Of Pennington county and Cor
rine landau; Casimir j. Retka aandIs -
cille Yasgar.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
BOARD 0FEDUCATI0N
OF BOARD OF IN
DEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF LITTLE FALLS, MINI.
(Onicial.)

The Board of Education held a speci-
special meeting at the Gordon Motor
company's office at 4 o'clock p. m.
Members present were T. G. Gordon, S.
c. Vasaly, Don NJ. Cameron and l.. E.
Richard.
1t was moved. seconded and carried
that the secretary be authorized to is
sue an order to w. w. Gowen for
100000, to apply on his contract for
water arches.
On motion duly seconded and carried
the secretary was authorized to issue
an order of $500 to Miss Katherine B.
Graves on account testing sub-nOrmal
children.
Board adjourned.
President.
L. E. RICHARD,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

Jacob Stoltman, one of the Oldest
residents of Pike Creek township, died
Monday at his home from cancer of the
stomach. He was Sc years old.
Mr.. Stoltman came to Morrison coun'
ty 80 years ago and has lived on farm
in Pike Greek during all of that time
He leaves a widow and ten children.
The funeral was held from Our Lady
Of Lourdes. church, West side, yester
day morning at 10 O'Clock and inter
mont was in the church cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

Miss Bridget Kiley was pleasantly
surprised at her home Tuesday evening
by a dozen friends. A lunch was serv-
ed at the close of very pleasant eve
ming spent at games.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

The third Red Cross, roll call has
nearly been completed in this city, only
two precincts remaining to be heard
from. The drive will probably net
about 500 members here. No reports
have been received from the branches
but work is no doubt progressing salts
factorily as additional: supplies are con
tinually being called for. ,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

A test Of the daylight burglar alarm
system in the local banks was made
Tuesday afternoon by Chief of Police
Clark. The LaFond garage was mott.
fed and 35 seconds later Mr.. LaFond
was at one of the bank corners with
his car ready for an emergency.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

The classes at the high. school were
dismissed Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock owing to furnace trouble. The
trouble was soon remedied, however,
and school was resumed in the after
noon. - -. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

Minnesota Public Health association
movies will be shown at the Lowell the
atre next Wednesday evening in con-
nection with the regular show and at
Royalton Saturday evening of next
week. The health movies are being ex-
hibited all over the state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Noyes of Dickin-
son, N. D., arrived in this city ycster-
day They will move onto the John
WitEff farm in Little Elk, which they
recently purchased. Mr. Noyes is a
breeder Of Duroc-J Jersey hogs.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

f. The city council was to have held an
adjourned regular meeting Wednesday
evening but there was no business OF
importance to transact so the meeting
was adjourned to next Wednesday eve
ming.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

+ Word has been received here from
the Minneapolis naval recruiting sta
ton that several local boys in thc
navy have been promoted. Anton.
Pitzer has been made fireman first
class; Lyle B. Pearson has been made
commissary steward 10 chief commits.
sary steward; Wilfred 81. GabouTy has
been made = second class baker.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

E. P. Nauertz of Green Prairie, di-
rector of the Minnesota Cooperative
Potato Exchange, left yesterday noon
for Duluth, where meeting of the
board was held last evening, to further
organize the exchange.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

A dancing party was held at the Elks
hall Tuesday evening by a number OF
young folks and dancing club was
formed, to be called the American
club. ..5.. .5=#8
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14

Mrs. G. w. Massey arrived home
Wednesday from Great Falls, Mont,
where she had been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. E. Nordstrom, for two
months. Mr.. Massey met her at Mime
apolis Sunday and they visited their
son, G. w. Jr., there over Tuesday, TAX
ing in the Armistice Day celebration.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
8. A. FUND NOW $1,000.

w. E. Olson, chairman of the Saliva.
ton Armv drive, reports a total OF
about $1,000 to date, this including $50
from Rail Prairie brought in by Il. G.
Anderson yesterday. Rail Pralrie
subscribed its quota. Some precincts
are vet to be heard from.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-11-14
WOMEN's GUILD ENTERTAINS.

A pretti1y appointed party was given
by the Women s Guild for their friends
at knights of Columbus hall Wednes-
day evening. Mesdames Vessel and
Hamm acted as hostesses. The eve
ming was spent in scards, after which a
dainty luncheon was served. Ihe
color scheme was carried out in autumn
colors, even to the luncheon.