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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-06-15

Prof. William H. Pickering, scien-
fist. Cambridge. Mass. reports that
it's late fall on Mars and the first
snowfall Of the a has just oc-
CURED there.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
Linen Ginning Mill Meeting.

On Thursday of last week Mr.. James
McAdam came out from Chicago to
meet some of the people of Edgerton
regarding putting a fax ginning plant
in Edgerton.
Friday evening a few men met 1T
Wilson Bros. Office where a quite
lengthy discussion was had regarding
the growing of fax for the production
of linen Mr. McAdam had been here
previously, and men in this vicinity had
become interested in this linen ginning
proposition. At the Friday afternoon
meeting Mr. b. G. Wilson was asked
it quite thoroughly, showing the many
needs the growing of fax would meet
outside of the making of linen fiber.
Mr.. McAdam discussed the proposition
in detail, and answered every question
asked Mr. Getting of Stevens Point,
who has charge of the location of
ginning plant there, spoke from the
standpoint of the farmer. The farmers
present then took up the discussion.
The plan met with general approval
because it opens up, not only prospects
of a ginning mill, but the making of
linseed oil, oil meal and other by-pro-
ducts Of the fiber. Mr.. B. C. Wilson
has charge of the matter. and anyone
interested may see him and there get
full Information. The starting of flax
raising for ginning purposes will not
interfere with other crops grown in
this section, as it may be used advan-
tageously as rotation crop, especially
with tobacco ON old fields. 1t is mat
ter that will be worth the while Of
farmers and townspeople alike to look
into. The Reporter will keep the pub
lie advised as to the progresslof plans
for this new industry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
Obituary
LA MONT WILBUR LANGwoRTHY.

LA MONT WILBUR LANGwoRTHY.
La Mont Wilbur Langworthy, the son
of Charles Langworthy and Betsey
Bardeen Langworthy, was born in
Brookfeld, New York, August Is, 1843.
When 10 years of age his mother died,
leaving three little boys, Elmer, La
Mont and Norman. The boys were
cared for by relatives until the spring
of 1856 when La Mont came to live with
his uncle, Jacob Langworthy, with
whom he had pleasant home until he
was Is years old. At that time his
father and brothers entering business
at Edgerton, he went to live with them.
A few years later the business was sold
and the father and sons went to Titus
vile, Penn, at the time of the great
excitement over the discovery of oil
there. Two or three years later they
all removed to large stock farm in
central New York. and in the early 7O's
they returned to Edgerton. Since then
La Mont has been a resident of this
city.
On Nov. 8, 1886, he was married to
Laura Moore of Primrose. Two sons
were born of this union, Charles and
George; the latter passed away when
a little boy.
About forty years ago he commenced
buying stock for r. r. Brown & Sons,
and later for succeeding firms in that
business. This gave him an extensive
acquaintance with the farmers of the
surrounding country, andshe has been
Hospitality entertained in their homes,
his genial and happy disposition making
him welcome guest everywhere. He
loved little children and they returned
his affection and were ever ready to re-
spond to his cherry call. As the in
firmities of age closed down upon him,
he has yielded to the inevitable, and
leaves wife, son, two grandchildren,
a brother and many friends to mourn
his loss. The funeral was conducted
from the home last Saturday afternoon
at 200. Rev. Schoenfeld officiating, and
the body was laid to rest in the Fassett
cemetery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
A Christmas Pageant.

A Christmas pageant entitled "Beth.
lehem," by Lyman R. Bayard, will be
given at the Methodist Episcopal church
by the adult members of the Sunday
school assisted by the choir.
Time Thursday evening at 7:45.
We invite you all to come. The
Christmas tree and program by the
primary department will also be part
of the evenings program. Everybody
invited.
B. w. Kramer, Pastor.
Howard Wentworth, Supt
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24

The public liorary will be closed on
Christmas and New Years days.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Stark Dec. 10Th at the Lock
wood hospital.
"A meeting of the American Legion
will be held Monday evening, Dec. 27,
at o'clock. The financial report by
the adjutant will be presented
The ladies of the East Koshkonong,
Rev. Krostu's church, will serve an
oyster supper in the basement of the
church Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th, at
6 o'clock until all are served. You are
| invited.
Charlie North of Albion Prairie
owns Holstein cow that recently gave
birth to three heifer calves, all living
and making good fight to see which
shall be first served at lunch time.
Mrs. John Copley slipped and fell
in her room at the Nels Nelson home
last Saturday and fractured the bone
| of the hip. Her condition now is all
| that could be expected, considering her
advanced age.
Postmaster C.. A. Hoen reports
that the volume of business at the of
flee during December is the largest
ever handled. This is not all due to
the holiday packages, but all during
the month the business has been large.
Mrs. w. S. Brown, who has been
in GAINESVILLE during the past month, re-
| turned home last Tuesday evening.
Her son George accompanied Theo.
Clarke to Indianapolis with truck and
trailer load of Mr.. Clarke's household
goods.
DIR. Will Shearer of Omaha, Neb.
a cousin of the Drs. Shearer of Edger-
ton, was in town Wednesday in the
Meyers and Southworth offices working
on different cases of dental surgery.
DR.. Shearer is considered an authority
on this line.
Services at St. Johns church.
Friday evening regular Christmas ex-
ercises for the children, commencing at
IL O'Clock. Saturday services in Ger
man at 10 a. m. in the evening Eng
lish services at 7:30. Sunday morning,
holy communion.
Harvey M. Gilmore passed away
| at his home in the third ward Tuesday,
Dec. Fl, aged So years. Funeral SER
vices were held from the home at two
O'Clock Thursday, conducted by Rev.
| Kramer of the Methodist church and
burial made in Fassett cemetery. An
| obituary will appear next week.
The community exercises for chill
dren will be held at the high school
Friday afternoon, Dec. "a, at O'Clock,
under direction of Ms. Frank Pearson.
Ali children who are willing to help in
this program are requested to meet at
3 o'clock at the high school Thursday
| afternoon for rehearsal.
| The community Christmas pageant
under the direction of Mrs. Van Ness
Green, assisted by Mrs. Paul N. Grubb,
will be given twice at the Ratio thea
ter at the close of the regular show,
Friday evening, Dec. Oath. Admission
free. The theater seats 500 and this
means that there will be accommoda-
tons for 1000.
| The Mems club of the Congrega-
tional church will meet with Mr.. and
| Mrs. Schoenfeld, Monday evening, Dec.
27, at o'clock. The speaker of the
evening will be Mr.. Harry E. Harrison
of the state railroad commission and
his subject will be ''The Best Evidence
for Christianity from Lawyers
Standpoint. This is to be Ladies
night and the ladies Of the church and
club are cordially invited to attend.
|
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
Norwegian Lutheran Church
E. A. GREFTHEN, PASTOR.


On Christmas day, December Is, two
morning services will be held, one in
English and one in Norwegian. The
English service will begin at 1000 and
the Norwegian at II 100.
Next Sunday morning beginning at
Loo communion services in English
will be held. Those that have been
confirmed in recent years are especially
invited.
Sunday school next Sunday morning
beginning at 900 instead of 1000 as
usual.
A Christmas tree program will be
given by the Sunday school next Sun
day evening. Dec. 26.
On New Years day short service
in English will be held, followed by the
annual business meeting Of the congre-
cation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
Card of Thanks

To the friends and neighbors who
kindly assisted during the sickness and
after the death of our husband and
father and to the donors of flowers at
the funeral, we hereby express our
heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. L. w. Langworthy,
Charles Langworthy and Wife.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
Congregational Church Notes
December 26. 1920.

Junior church at 9:45.
Church school at 1000.
Morning worship at 100. Special
music, including anthems and solos, by
the adult choir. Sermon by the pastor.
Vespers at 4:30. Annual memorial
service.
Christian Endeavor at TOO.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24
Methodist Episcopal Church

Strangers welcomed. If you are
without church home, come with us
to worship. Services on Sunday are as
follows:
Sunday school for every age, 1000.
Christmas sermon and worship, IL 100.
Junior Epworth League, 2:3O.
Senior Epworth League, 6:45.
At 7:30 in the evening the choir will
present the cantata, 1.-THE First Christ
mas" by Ira Bishop Wilson. Mrs. M.
Schmidt will direct. All seats are free
and everybody is invited. A silver Of
fering will be taken.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24

Last year The Reporter stated that
the rate Of taxation was the highest
the city ever had, the rate then being
$22.03 on $1,000 assessed valuation.
This year we make the same state
ment, the rate being $24.81 on 81, 900
assessed valuation. Two years ago the
rate was STA Like everything else,
taxes are growing higher and higher.
This increase will be shown in the fol-
lowing table:
1919 1920
State and county $21O8O 90 $2O156 rs
For city purposes. 33678 A 5000 81
For local school,. 29869 81 36392 81
BY county for local
school ..... 3OO6 So
Total, local school 4O5G6 55
Total tax raised. ..S 115, 682 Ga
Total assessed valuation. a, 668, 72O 90
The tax roll has been completed by
City Clerk Blanchard and the treasurer
will be ready to receive taxes at the
Tobacco Exchange bank next week
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-12-24


year: Post Commander, j. E. Sweeney;
Vice Commander, Oscar Hanson; Ad-
jutant, Andrew Thoreson. A collection
of $50 was taken up to be turned over
to the Chamber of Commerce for the
purpose of buying Christmas presents
for some of the little ones about the
city. There was good attendance at
the meeting and the proceedings were
harmonious In every respect.
The services at the Congregational
church last Sunday evening were in the
nature of a Pilgrim pageant. After
prelude, hymn, responsive reading,
the Gloria, prayer by the pastor and a
scripture reading, two-part pageant
was given, concentrating the tercen-
tenary of the landing of the Pilgrims.
Young folks of the church, costumed to
typify characters among the Pilgrims,
gave pretty play setting forth: The
meeting at Leyden, embarking on the
Mayf1ower, cabin on the Mayhower and
Burial Hill, Plymouth. Nine we'll
known Pilgrim characters were inter-
preted. The second part consisted in a
portrayal by nine young girls of faith,
prayer, home, education, democracy,
missions, Thanksgiving and Young
America. The program closed with
America and postlude. During
the intermission an offertory was play
ed and an offering taken for the fund
of the Near East rehef.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-14
rs Directors
For Chamber
Of Commerce

Twenty-Five directors viii look az
ter the business Of the FL Paso cham
Der Of commerce next year, according
70 plans adopted by the directors at
a meeting Friday evening
In addition 70 the Is now provided
for. each OF the ten departments OF
the chamber viii elect a chairman.
who viii automatically become d.
rector It was decided 10 have the
charter Of the organization amended
in this respect and 70 further enlarge
the scope Of the organization The
charter under which the organization
is now operating was granted by the
state in 1899.
The five retiring directors were ap-
pointed a committee TO nominate Is
the membership Of the chamber OF
commerce TO fin the five vacancies
occurring this year. The retiring di-
rectors are J. ". kirkpatrick. J. A
Wright, g. A Martin, g. B. Ryan and
T. H Rogers
OF president c. y BaEsett and man
ager K NJ. Roberts in engaging A W.
Norcop as attorney for the organi-
zation, to attend all meetings and act
as general advisor Of the directors
and manager.
The directors. after listening 70
an appeal from rabbi Martin Zielonka
for financial aid for the College OF
the City Of e Paso, passed a resolu-
ton recommending 70 the incoming
board an appropriation Of $500 II the
money is available.
Manager Roberts, in response TO
[ questions. reported that the income
! Of the chamber for next year should
{ be something like S72,0O0 II no fur
Their contributing memberships are
added. He reported the present pay
roll OF the chamber about $500
monthly.
/ Gen. Robert L Howe, commander
OF the military district, was pledged
/ the cooperation OF the directors IN
/ his campaign TO keep the city morally
clean
Directors present were president
! Bassett, 7. H Rogers. II. A. Warner,
tie.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-14

be known except these facts TO explain
why Mccain was removed as adJutant
general and Col Harris appointed IN
his place.
Mccain had an excellent record in
the army, and climbed up TO be ad-
iutant solely by his own merit, record,
and efforts. Col Harris was practi-
cally unknown until his elevation TO
the adjutant generalship-
Gen Mccain was nominated briga-
der general in the regular army and
confirmed by the senate The COM
mission was sent him. but he re-
turned It 10 the war department with
thaaks.
Luckily for Gen. Mccain. however.
the military law allows any officer
who has served as adjutant general
Of the army to retire, when he goes
on the retired list. with the rank OF
major general Mccain VIII be re-
tired for age in 8 short time, and win
not be deprived Of the rank to which
he was entitled, IN the end, despite
the political scheme that thrust him
out OF the adjutant generals berth,
young soldiers IN this country ready
in the midst OF the war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-14
More Politics
Of The Baker
March Variety

Washington. ID. c., Feb. IA. - To
MAJ. Gen. Henry p. Mccain belongs
the unique distinction Of having re-
fused a commission in the army as
permanent brigadier general Cen
Mccain is now only temporary
major general, and will soon revert
70 his pre-War rank OF colonel he
refused the hrigadier's commission
because he felt aggrieved at the
treatment he has received from secre-
tary Baker.
When the war began. Gen. Mccain
was holding the temporary rank OF
major general and was adJutant gen
eral OF the army. In August, 1918, ne
was removed as ad1utant general By
secretary Baker. owing, II IS said by
many persons in Washington, 70 the
political maneuvers Of chief OF STAFF
Peyton C. March and senator William
j. Harris, of Georgia Col Peter
Harris, a brother OF senator Harris
was appointed adjutant general in
place OF Mccain, who was sent 10
command a division at Camp Devens.
Mass Mccain never got overseas
Col. Harris. upon being elevated 10
the adJutant generalship OF the army ,
became temporary major general
and is still the adjutant general.
Senator Harris was electcn r
IN Georgia over senatir HardWlck,
largely because Of a letter sent to
Clark Howell. Democratic commit
teeman Of Georgia, by president VIII
son, in which the president urged the
Georgia democracy 70 support Harris
as against Hardwick- This letter re-
ceived the widest possible circula-
tion in Georgia and defeated Hard
wick. Hardick has since gained the
inevitable distinction Of acting as at-
torney for Ludwig c. K Martins, uHts-
sian soviet Ambassador 10 the
States. who 10 Is reported VIII soon
be deported from this country. BY 50
doing Hardwick has practically killed
any further chances Of political pref
erment at the hands Of the Georgia
electorate.
Senator Harris has always been a
strong wilson man and held several
big positions under the Wilson admin
lstration, Including director OF the
census and chairman OF the Federal
Trade commission. Gen. NcCa 8
friends say that nothing more need
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-14
Court Grants
Second Trial
MLiqnOY Case

A motion for arrested judgment
was overruled and a motion for new
trial granted by Judge ". p Smith
IN federal court Saturday morning in
the case OF Nelson Hemmon. who re-
Gently was convicted OF Transporting
liquor within five miles OF a military
post The liquor involved in the
case amounted to 80 gallons. The
courts action was taken when Hem
mon appeared with other prisoners
for disposition OF their cases
Six pleas OF guilty were received
by thu court Guillermo OsOllo.
pleaded guilty 70 smuggling two
quarts OF tequiia across the bound
sry and was fined 500. Rito Abey-
ties pleaded guilty to bringing five
half pint bottles OF alcohol into the
United States and also was fined
500.
Arguello Names was fined 500 on
his plea OF guilty to receiving, trans
porting and conceali1g smuggled
liquor. He is alleged to have i'm
ported six quarts OF teQuila-
J. =. McClelland pleaded guilty to
failure to hold a permit from the de-
partlnent Of agriculture in his pro-
fession as q taxidermlst- On the
ground that the defendant had at
tempted to comply with the law and
that his violation was technical he
was fined So
n. Posener pleaded guilty to SELL
ing plumes Of migratory birds pro-
tected by federal statute, and on an
explanation similar to that OF Nc
Clenand, was fined SO. E. B. Ed
wards was fined 500 on charge Of
importing liquor contrary 10 law.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-14
ELECTRICAL WORKERS IN WEST
STRIKE FOR WAGE INCREASE

strike Of electrical workers employed
by the Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph company IN Nevada, California,
Oregon. Washington and Idaho went
lotn effect today. The employees
struck TO enforce demands OF an in
crease Of 81 a day in wages
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-14

The Wilson cabinet assembled the
first day with a feeling OF apprehen-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-12-03
BONAIR
{ Intended for last weel

\lnte1lued Tor last week.
What people say:
That: Paul Auringer did a good
job dragging roads with his tractor
last week. Too bad it had to rain.
That: Mesdames Nichols, Thorne
and Albertson attended the Royal
NeighboTs gathering at Cresco last
Wednesday night and report a good
time.
That: The Royal Neighbors of
Bonair sure put on some good enter
tainmcnt last Tuesday night ut the
Community social. A good crowd en-
joyed it thoroughly.
That: a farmer near here sent
some cattle to Chicago very recently
and received payment for same at the
rate OF $500 per hundred weight.
That: it takes very little bad
weather to keep people from going to
church
That: 20 million youths in America
are growing up with no religious i'll
StructiOn whatever: fact that bodies
i'll for the future of the U. S.
1t was also said in Bonair on Sun
day night last
That: Although the result of the
q large number Of our people do not
desire America to be entangled with
recent election would go to show that
European affairs, yet actually we are
entangled already in very real way
along financial lines, and that the near
future may reveal that we shall have
to be entangled politically to save our
financial interests over there
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-12-03
HAPPY CIRCLE
(Intended for last week J

Intended for last week.
Fred Peter assisted Chas. Halweg
move Monday. AS we understand,
Fred will take possession Of the place
in the near future
Laura DeGroote and her cousin,
Emma Verbeke, who has been visiting
here for some time, left Saturday
night for Chicago where they expect to
visit relatives for some time. From
there they will journey on to Patter-
son, N. J., the home Of Miss Verbeke.
Elton Eldridge is able to be among
the shredding crew again.
Frank Slifka is suffering from blood
poisoning in one Of his hands.
VIM. Coughlin and family are enter
tanning the formers sister. Susan
from Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lickteis are the
proud parents of q bouncing baby girl
who came to their home on Tuesday.
Nov 22rd- Congratulations and n
cigar. Pete
> Laura DeGrnotc and Mrs. George
DeGroota called at the Rurnikel home
Friday afternoon.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-12-03
THAT DULL ACHING

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Statement given Sept. %. 1915
On Jan. I, 1920. Mrs. Zimmerman
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am very glad to confirm the state
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Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
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Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-12-03
LIME SPRINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Williams re
turned to their home at Randolph
Wis, after being called by the death
Iof their father, John Evans
Joe Williams returned on Tuesday
from Charles City, where he spent q
week with his daughter, Mrs. Sum
mers.
Mrs. l.. F. Mour was Cresco visi.
tors Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Jane Gates went to Murdo, s.
d.. to visit her niece, Mrs. Hendrick-
son.
Mrs. Grant Jones left Monday even
ing for Chicago, called there by the
death of her sisters husband, Mr..
Reynolds
Robt. Hughes of Cresco was i,
Lime Springs visitor Monday after
noon.
Mrs. Clarence Seurles received word
Saturday that her brothcr-in.law. Mr..
Smith, had passed away at their home
in Minneapolis after Il long lingering
illness.
The remains of Mrs. Freeman, II
former resident of this vicinity. arriv-
ed Saturday. morning from Davenport.
accompanied by her son, James Coats.
After IL short service at the undertake
ing parlOrs the body was laid to rest
in Pleasant Hill cemetery
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson, of Chica-
go, spent a few days last week with
the formers sister, Mrs. Shoemaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Morris returned
to their home in Minneapolis after be.
ing called here by the death Of their
mother. Mrs. Greshon Norris.
Mrs. Gertie Linquist and baby came
down from Rochester to spend Thanks
giving with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Steve Hughes.
Griffith and Elizabeth McGinnis and
Elizabeth Powell came down from Le-
Roy and spent a couple of days at the
home of their aunt Mrs. G. W. Moar.
and family.
Florence Kerr. Ruby Roberts. Dave
Roberts and Clarence Anderson came
up from Fayette and spent Thanks
giving with home folks.