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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
The American LeqiOn

Sioux Falls. 5. Din order to
correct any misapprehension which
may be in the minds of discharged
men of the United States military
naval or marine service in regard to
the American Legion. T. r. John
son, temporary state chairman OF
the organization has issued the fol-
loving statement:
''The American Legion is not
under the direction Of the War De-
partment and has no connection
herewith. 1t is an organization
composed of discharged soldiers,
sailors and marines. formed for the
lofty purposes set forth in the con-
stitution adopted at the recent ST.
Louis caucus.
"The Legion is not an officers
club, as enlisted men are urged to
take as much part in it as those
who have been in the commissions
personnel. We have banded to-
gether to help each other and to in
culcate into the minds of our COM
rades and other citizens the prin-
ciples of 100 per cent American
ism.
Mr.. Johnson further stated that
the membership was open to all
persons who were in the military or
naval service of the limited States
between April 6. 1917, and Novem-
ber IL, 1918, and all persons who
were in the military or naval SER
vice Of the Allies during the Great
War, who were citizens at the time
of their enlistment and who have
returned to that status at the time
of their application for member
ship.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Silver WcddinQ

The friends and neighbors Of Mr..
and Mrs. Nels Nord, who have long
been residents of Madison town
ship, gathered at the Nord home to
the number of nearly 800 young
and old. on last Sunday afternoon.
and enjoyed picnic dinner in the
grove. Rev.. RydGuist Of Strand
burg and Rev. Warnei Of Orton-
vile, Swedish Lutheran ministers.
each gave a fine talk. appropriate
to the occasion, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nord were presented with a silver
tea set and set of silver knives,
forks, spoons, etc. A most enjoy
able time was had, the Labolt band
being present-to add to the pleas
ure of the occasion, and these good
people were made to feel that their
friends and neighbors hold them in
the very highest esteem.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Thomas kippen
Old Settler and Pioneer In Grant
County Passes Away.

On Monday evening at about 1880
O'Clock Thomas Kippen, resident
of this city and one of the early day
settlers of Grant county passed
away, in the seth year Of his age.
The deceased man had been in
failing health for more than year
past, and in a very helpless condi-
tion for several months, but had
been kindly taken care of by Mr..
and Mrs. Hugo Westerburg since
last January.
Thomas Kippen was born at Mil
ton, Ontario, in October, 1888, and
lived with his parents in that
province for % years. He was
married in 1856, and with his wife
and two children. his brother James
and his father and mother came
west and settled at Lakeland,
Mimi, and he with his brother en-
gagged in the shingle and lath man.
ufacture, and later moved to Still
water, Mimi, and conducted a saw
mill. He later moved to Clear
Lake, Wis, and afterwards to
Stevens Co.. Mimi, and in the fall
Of 1879 came to Grant county and
took up a homestead in Alban town.
ship, the farm now owned by AL
bert Helm. He has had his home
here ever since except for about
two years which he spent with
friends in Canada. His wife and
two children died some years before
he came to Grant county. His sur
viving relatives are three nephews,
James and Scott Kippen Of Toronto,
Canada. Dan Kippen Of this county
and two neices, Mrs. John Wilcox
of this county and Mrs. Albert
Witcherly of Alberta.
The funeral service was held at
the Methodist church at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

Herbert Jansen. who was former
" employed in the George Jurgens
farm machine business, but who
went to France about year ago.
and served in the 3O7th infantry,
arrived home at Big Stone last
week, and was up to visit his Mil
bank friends last Saturday. Mr..
Jensen was with the force that3help-
ed rescue the lost battalion" in the
ArRonne forest. and saw some hard
fighting, and his regiment with
others was forced back by machine
run fire six times before they were
finally able to drive the Germans
Ed SoclrreitsF. Who 10 In The real
>gtste business at Ortonville, was .
lliihaak yisitor last Tuesday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Flies Across Atlantic

An American aviator is the first
to successfully make fight across
the Atlantic ocean. The N ca
plane Of the U. S. navy, in COM
mand of Lieutenant Commander
Albert Cushing Read, accomplished
the task last Tuesday. The trip
was made in two flights, the first
Jump being from Newfoundland to
one of the Azore Islands, made in
rs hours and Al minutes. The
second leg of the fight from the
Azores to Portugal, was made in 9
hours and 43 minutes. The line of
flight was patrolled by a string of
American war vessels, who were on
patrol to guide the nervy airmen in
their flight and render assistance in
case of accident of any kind.
A still more daring attempt to
cross The ocean direct from New
foundland to Ireland was made by
two British airmen. Harry Hawker
and Nc Kenzie Grieve, but the at
tempt was failure, the ven.ur-
some airmen having 20 alight in
the ocean by failure of the cool
ing apparatus on their engine to
work. For several days the men
were believed to have been drowned
in mid ocean, but fortunately they
were picked up by small craft and
some six days after were landed in
Scotland. un:njured.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
GODFREY FNGOAHL SHOT.
Former Grant County Boy Accident.
dIIV Killed.

The following dispatch dated at
Mino., N. D., May "a, relates to
gentleman who spent a number Of
his early years in Grant county,
and later lived at Ortonv;l!e for a
number Of years, his father having
been pastor of the Swedish Luth-
eran churches at Milbank, Strand
burg and Ortonville.
A. G.. Engdahl of Kenmare. for
mer vice president of the Farmers
and Merchants bank of Kenmare.
was shot today at his home and
died at 2:3O p. m. Engdahl and a
friend it was said were inspecting
a gun which was accidentally dis
charged. the bullet lodging in his
abdomen, causing death few hours
later. Engdahl was about 40 years
old and was widely known through.
out the state.
Coincident with the death of Eng
dahl, word was received that Harry
n. Sands was arrested on charge
of accepting deposits as vice-presi-
dent and acting cashier of the Far
mers and Merchants bank of Ken
mare after the institution became
insolvent, and Of making fraudu-
lent returns in reports. Engdahl
had preceded Sands in the same
capacity in the bank, and rumors
were current that similar charge
had been contemplated against Eng
dahl by Att'y-Gen. LANCER. The
funds of the Kenmare bank are
said to have been about $95, 900
short when the bank was closed last
fall
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

The Evangelical Mutual Insura
ance Company 0is last week put
in q new steel filing case in their
vault A very fine piece of sub
stantial Office equipment that
will provide them with safe and
convenient fling space for ,twen-
ty.five or thirty years to come.
The case cost between four and
five hundred dollars, but the
constantly increasing basiness
of the company necessitates q
convenient handling of the thous.
ands of records that have to be
kept on file and frequently re-
terred 10.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Hartford Beach Dances,

The opening dance at Hartford
beach last Tuesday evening was
largely attended and proved a most
enjoyable affair. The manager,
Mr.. Williams, wishes to thank one
and all for their liberal support.
their attendance making it possible
to continue the dances twice each
week. on Tuesday and Friday
nights. Mr.. Williams also guaran-
tees better service during lunch
hour in the future. There will be
a dance at Hartford tonight. May
30th. music by the famous Milbank
five piece Jazz orchestra. including
trap drums and bells. Come out
and enjoy the evening on ! good
door. in . cool pavilion. and trir
the Hight fnntas.ic 70 TIE strains
tfeM ~ Harmony Jaxs srchestra.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Notice OF Bids for Coal

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Education of Milbank IN
dependent School District, of Grant
county, South Dakota, will receive
sealed bids for 100 tons Of deep
vein Yohogogany screened steam
lump coal, to be delivered in the
bins at the School house in car load
lots at terms specified by the Board
of Education. Railroad weights
accepted. Said bid must be filed
with the clerk on or before Friday,
May 30th, 1919, at 6 o'clock p. m.
Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
y E. M. Harper, clerk.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Red Cross Notes

The following articles have been
sent in during the month by the
auxiliaries of the county:
Revillo-2O childs drawers.
Twin Brooks-10 pairs childrens
stockings size 81, 5 childrens
sweaters, 20 chiIds drawers.
LaBolt-2O childs drawers, 10
pairs chiIdrens stockings size 81.
Albee-2O childs drawers. 10
pairs childrens stockings size u.
womans shawl.
Marvin-2O childs drawers, 8
pairs childrens stockings, 2 child
rens mufflers.
Strandburg-lO childs drawers,
3 ch;ldrens sweaters.
Stockholm childs drawers.
The following schedule has been
adopted in connection with keeping
count of the hours Of service given
by workers;
Stockings size Sd 10 hours; 81
ID hours; u Is hours; 81 16
hours; 81 l8 hours.
Muffler 10 hours.
Shawl 80 hours.
Sweaters small, Is hours; medi-
um. Is hours; large, 20 hours.
The allotment for June.
60 pairs childrens stockings;
80 childrens sweaters; > Is child
rens mnfflers; 5 womans shawls;
20 childs undervest.
Red Cross Rooms open Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Helen Olson,
Custodian.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
The Lite Of ]. J. PerShing
At Bentley Graud, Decoration Day

Daniel Pershing, a Frenchman
who loved liberty and could not
stand German tyranny in Alsace,
migrated to free America and made
his way to Pennsylvania. His son,
John f. Pershing. the father of the
commander of the present American
army in France. went to Missouri
and it was there in 1860 that the
great American hero, John j. Per-
shing, was born. =
His father resisted the attempts
made by neighbors to haul down
the American flag at the beginning
Of the Civil War. The boy, John
J. Pershing, was amb itious and
studious and when his family met
with financial reverses. taught
school. He gained appointment to
West Point by competitive examin-
alton, winning over his nearest
competitor by one point. AS a
lieutenant he fought the Indians
and made a record for gallantry.
He became instructor at West Point
but when the Spanish-American war
broke out asked to be sent to Cuba.
He participat in the battle Of San
Juan Hill.
His only surrender was to Cupid
and that was victory; he won the
hand Of Frances Warren. He went
to Japan as military attache OF the
American Embassy. While there
he detected the beginning of the
great German plot to rule the world.
He then went to the Philippines
and won fame by subduing the
Moros.
President Roosevelt made him
Rrigadler General. He took COM
mand Of the Presidio San Francisco
and left his wife and four children
there when he was sent to Mexico
to subdue Villa. The German
agents in Mexico decided to break
Pershing's heart by destroying his
family. Their home at the Presi-
dio was set on fire and his wife and
three Of his children perished.
Pershing continued. his work until
he was sent by President Wilson to
France at the head of the greatest
American army ever brought to-
gether.
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Died

On Tuesday evening about 6
O'Clock. Mrs. Wilhelmina Arndt.
who made her home with her son
Ernest J. Arndt. a few miles north
west Of town. died after short
illness. The deceased woman was
greatly respected by her neighbors
and friends. She was born in Ger
many and was in the 72d year of
her age. The funeral service was
held in the Grant Center church
Thursday afternoon, and interment
in the Milbank cemetery.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

On Tuesday evening while Judge
Anderson was here holding court in
chambers, the matter of the tenn
porary writ of prohibition against
the John Do proceedings instituted
by the county attorney, was
brought up. A temporary writ,
which served as a stay Of proceed :
ings, had been granted by the
Judge, but upon a hearing he refus-
ed to make the temporary prohibi-
tion permanent. It is possible that
the case may be appealed to the su-
preme court on test as to the con-
stituticnaiity If the law. Unless
this is done the local case will stand
as it previously did in the justice
court.
County Attorney Moni was assist
ed in the case by Frank McKenna
oil ISissetoD, and Judge McNulty Of
Aberdeen was the opposing at
torney.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

The rapidly thinning ranks of the
G. A. r. was very noticeable last
Sunday. when only about half
dozen members of the organizatio on
were in the line of march to the
church. Years ago it was not un-
common on decoration day 20 have
SO to 60 members of the G. A. r.
in the line Of march. It will soon
be left 20 the soldiers Of the world
war, the American Legion" to
pick up the torch of patriotism
that has been so faithfully born
aloft by the G. A. r. during the
past half century.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Dragging Roads

"It's a waste of time." says a
practical roadmaker ito do road
dragging after the reads have dried
up. They will usually be wayy and
full Of holes all summer. Those
dragged while wet will have rela.
lively smooth surfaces. The road
man referred to uses a simple plank
drag that cost him $3.50. and he
has made the highways around his
home nearly as smooth as pavement.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

Attention is called to the adver-
tisement in another column Of tha
Big Stone chautauqua. which this
year is held from July I'd to 9Th In
elusive. The chautauqua grounds
at Big Stone are an ideal place for
an outing. In the cool shade Of
the grove, the comfortable pavillicn
and the enjoyment that the lake
brings, together with the splendid
entertainment of the chautauoua.
all combine to make the affair some-
thing to be long remembered. and
the opportunity to enjoy it is look
ed forward to each succeeding year
with increasing zest.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Grandview Hospital is Given to the
EVANGELICAL Association

Urtonville Journal-Drs. Bolsta
and karn wish to state that the
headlines above are true and the
reason for this extraordinary move
is that during the time OF its opera
tion under their management the
Grandview Hospital has cared for
AGO patients, and over 1000 sur
gical operations have been perform
ed and as their business grows they
find it impossible to give the time
necessary to the management of the
hospital. as it must of necessity
take away from their professional
time.
The Evangelical Association will
assume management as soon as their
Articles of Incorporation are COM
pleted. which W II be about June
18th, and they will conduct gen.
eral hospital, open to every one. as
we'll as a training school for nurses,
which will affiliate with their
Schools for Nurses at Bismarck, N.
D., and at Chicago.
Drs. Bolsta, karn and O'Donnell
will constitute the hospital Staff,
and two Registered Nurses will be
Superintendent and night super
visor, respectively.
We bespeak for the new manage
ment the general good will and
hearty support of the entire COM
munity as has always been enjoyed
by the original owners and builders.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Before Circuit JUDGE

The case Of August Heckert vs.
Andrew Harstad ct al, was before
Judge Anderson in chambers at the
court house this week. the case oc
cupying two or three days time for
presentation, being closed Wednes.
day afternoon when the court took
the case under advisement. The
plaintiff is suing defendants for
damages for damming a dry run,
which he claims overf1ows his lands
in the flooded seasons.
Attorneys A. G. Mcfarland of
Watertown and Frank Nc NuIty Of
Aberdeen. are representing the
plaintiffs and Robt. Jones Of this
city and Case & Case Of Waterto wn
the defendants in the case.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

The annual county Sunday school
convention will be held ia this city
on saturday and Sunday, June Z
and 8. A Saturday evening seas;on
will be held at the Congregational
church ct 8 O'Clock. ! Sunday after
noon session at the Evangelical
church, and Sunday evening sesgjon
ct the Methndist church. Rev. ].
J. Hull we'll known, Sunday sciosf.
worker from 1Aino. viii talk o.
the work Of the Sunday schooi an(f
how i can = p,osf peo6tahlR
carried a. 4
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Boy Loses Arm Under Train.
WilmOt Enterprise:

An awful accident happened to
little Perry Marmon 2O-months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Marmon.
on the track Just opposite the Mac
lnerney home a mile south east of
town last Friday morning, when the
wheels of the engine and two
freight cars passed over his right
arm. severing it entirely from the
body just below the shoulder.
Perry is a grandson of Mr.. and
Mrs. Maclnerney and with his
mother has been a guest at the
home of his grand parents for sew
eral weeks.
1t is not known definitely just
what prompted the little fellow to
stray from the house towards the
track, unless it was in search Of the
other children who had just
previously left for school. He very
seldom left the buildings, never
even going to the barn unless there
was some one with him. He had
been at the house few moments
before, according to his mot her,
and his absence was just noticed
when the train came.
When first seen by the engineer
and firemen he was lying between
the rails, perfectly still. He wore
pair Of overalls and the men or
the engine at first thought it was
coat that had fallen from the hand
car which was only a short distance
up the track. the section men work
ing nearby. The grass was reason
ably high there also, and fellow
twenty months old is not very big
at best, and could easily be mistak-
en- for almost anything. They did
not feel least bit alarmed and con-
tinued full speed ahead until when
about forty feet, the engineer says,
when the boy raised his head he
realized for the first time that the
object was child.
Ali available means was immedi-
ately applied to bring the train to
stop. which was not accomplished
until the engine and two freight
cars had passed the spot where the
child lay.
The Mortified engineer and fire.
man, of course, rushed to the place
and expected to gather up the
mangled body of a dead child, but
found that with the exception of
completely severed right arm the
child was apparently not otherwise
hurt. He was hurried to the
engine cab, which was uncoupled
from the train and brought to town
as fast as the engine could make
the distance for medical attention.
And, considering the circumstances,
is doing remarkably we'll.
1t is evident that the boy had
reached the track before the train
came around the bend. and laid
down between the rails to rest and
when he heard the train coming
had tried to crawl off the track.
only succeeding in getting one arm
over the rail before the train was
upon him. Had he been in any
other position but almost fiat on
the ground he could not have escap-
ed instant death.
There were no other bruises or
scratches on his body.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
To the Public

On Monday. June 2, l will open
a plumbing and Heating shop in the
Bentley building formerly occupied
by the O. K. Restaurant.
Call on me for repair work or
new installations. First class
workmanship guaranteed and prices
right.
Yours for business.
RIA. McAdams.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30

The ordinance prohibiting the
use of slingshots, airguns, and rifles
within the city limits will be strict
" inforced.
Chas. Sutcliffe,
Chief of Police.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Methodist Church

= Sc rvice at the usual hour Sunday
morning. and in the evening the
pastor. Rev. Calfee. will give an
account Of the landing and recep-
tion Of lz7th artillery. the regi-
ment almost entirely made up of
South Dskota boys.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Some Land Transfers

Paul Koh)er, the land man, re-
turned last week from trip to
Ames and other points in Iowa.
He transferred over 900 acres of
Grant, and Roberts county lands for
his customers in about ten days
time, the several parcels bringing
from SOS to $125 an acre.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Notice to Soldiers I

All soldiers and sailors Of the late
war are invited to report in uni
form to Lieut.. ]. L. Manley ct the
court house on the morning Of dec
oration day. at $3.50 .. m.
Thod L. Fuller. nayor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-05-30
Gard Of Thanks

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks to our friends and neigh
bors for their kind assistance and
expressions Of sympathy extended
ns upon the death of our beloved
son Raymond. and also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Redman.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-01-29
a The Wicked crother

There was once king who had two
younger and was determined that
harm should come to him.
One day the elder invited the young
or to go hunting~wth him to IN island
(which was "A days journey from the
mainland. No sooner had they reached
the island than the wicked brother
said:
You run to the other end OF the
island and I'll drive The game toward
you"
The younger brother obeyed but he
waited and waited, but no game ap
pcared
Al last he returned to the spot whore
they had landed, but could find no ssa
Of his brother or the boat.
Al last an old man with siNery
white hair came TO The island and said
10 he boy:
You look very unhappy, my son. l.
there anything | can do TO help YOU"
Il only long TO cross to the mainland
and ii you will take me there ! shah
be very grateful"
The old man inTited him to enter the
boat and soon they were sailing away
When they touched land the countr :
was so beautiful that the younger
brother said; Good Father. this is not
my native country"
No said the Old man, 81 have
brought you to the Land OF Happiness
Only misery would have been your
share in the kingdom of your father
So the young mal lived happily with
the old man for tao years. Then one
afternoon. when lie was sc eking game
in the cool forest he heard the merry
sound OF a girls laughter. He turned
in the direction from whence it came
and saw a lovely maiden sitting on the
moss under 4 tree.
Here, nay son, is a bride for you.
Che is the princess OF the Land o.
IaNDneSS as well as the daughter Of
n sister Come, they are waiting TO
celebrate the wedding ar the palace. -
The young prince was delighted with
such beautiful bride and they were
welded and lived In the Land OF Hap
TlnesS ever afterward.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-01-29
The Forbidden Eco

Irene and Helen. two little sisters,
went to visit their grandmother in the
country. 1t was their first visit away
from the city and they were surprised
and delighted at everything. They
were especially interested in The chick
ems and loved to hunt for the newly
laid eggs.
Their grandmother cautioned tho
children never to take away tho nest
egg. Their strife to see which could
find the most eggs was great. One
morning Irenc reached a most first.
Selling the forbidden egg, she started
for the house. 8
ooh. grandmother" shouted Helen.
hurrying after her sister, "Irene's go.
the egg the old hen measures by.''