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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29

fair rent board be appointed by them to sit in judgment on all claims of rent profiteering and to investigate both sides throughly.
 This board will consist of several of the representative citizens of the city who will be given semi-official au- thority and advisory powers to the City Commission.
 They will decide if the condition is sufficient to need legislation on the subject, and if so will communicate with the governor at once so as to bring the matter before the extra ses- sion of the legislature which is ex- pected to be called to meet in Mont gomery on July IS.
 As speedy action is necessary, Judge William E. Fort chairman of the com mittee, has asked that the board of directors take up the matter at the next meeting. It is very probable, IL is said, that the board will act on the advice of the committee and issue the request to the City Commission.
 The committee which met yesterday was composed of the following: Judge William F. Fort, chairman; A. w. B. Johnson. Hugh Martin. pr. J. E. Dill lard Martin Lide and J. R. Burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
SAID TO PLAN AN
 APARTMENT HOUSE
Twenty second Street Property Brings Fifteen Thousand
 Dollars

Several building enterprises. including the erection of residences of an apart ment house at Eighth avenue and Twenty-second street, south. were fore casted by the sale of the lot on tha northeast corner of this intersection by the McConnell-Angln-Wh Real Estate Company yesterday.
 The piece of property fronting Twenty Second street for 100 feet and Eighth avenue for TAO feet. was sold by M. II. Henderson to Henry Ruff for the sum of sl5O0O. The new owner plans to im- prove the corner, which is at present occupied by several frame dwellings. by the erection of large residences or an apartment house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
Holiday Hours

Tn the observance of Memorial Day the local postoffice will have holiday hours Monday. The windows will be open from to 10 o'clock and there will be one delivery of mail in the resi- :
 dential section and two in the business district, according to an announcement
 made yesterday by Postmaster R. B. Smyer Although Memorial Day falls on Sunday postoffices and banks are
 required to observe the following day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
PERSONAL

Mrs. Bessie Maxey of Birmingham. has accepted a position in College Park Ga. and will leave the city today to take up her new duties
 Mrs. Maxey has resided in Birmingham for several years. and it was only on the death of her husband. who was killed in an automobile accident several months ago. that she decided to leave the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
Stock Increased

Papers increasing the capital stock of the Hopson-Ca Realty Com pany from $s,000 to s206.000 were filed in the probate court yesterday. At a recent meeting of the board of diree- tors and stockholders Hudmon Hop sen. president, and G. W. Hopson, sec retary were authorized to take the necessary action increasing the capital stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
MEETING TODAY
The Alabama Safety Association Has
 Discussion On

meeting of the Alabama Safety Association will be held in the audi tbrium of the Chamber of Commerce al 1:30 o'clock this afternoon
 Matters of importance are to come, u3 for discussion. A full attendance is urgently requested.
 Louis w. Stevens of the Koehler Manufacturing ,mpany will make . talk on the cleo ric and safety lamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
PATHOLOGISTS' BANQUET
Dr. Bean to Be Speaker Monday
 Night

pr. J. R. Deanf of the city laboratory wiilAbe the chief speaker at the monthly meeting and banquet of the Birming- ham Pathological Society to. be held Monday at the Southern Club.
 A very attractive programme has been arranged The subject of the speech will be Rabies in Relation to Public Health Practice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
COMMUNITY WORK
 OF THE NEGROES

community conference, under aus pices of the Association of Colored so- ciaI Workers, is to be held at the Firsc Congregational Church, Fifteenth street and SeventA avenue, north. June f.
 Many of ele best workers along these lines in the district are to p2yticipate in the exercises. which will cover phases of welfare work among the negroes.
 Particular exposition will be made of the welfare work being done by the T. c. l.. Woodward Iron, American Cast Iron and other industrial concerns
 The United \States department of a1ri- culture will be represented.
 An elaborate programme has been prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
Hard Labor Sentence

Ed Taylor convicted in the criminal division of the circuit court on a charge of buying, receiving and con- cealing stolen property was sentenced to twelve months hard labor for the county yesterday by Judge William E. Fort John Perkins was given a simi- lar sentence on charge of embezzle- ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
Fair Rent Board Suggested
 By the CiUic Association

If the of do constitute the city, they will by next fa the gt of the findings of committee of members of the Civic Association appointed investigate the alleged exorbant prices charged for the city, and who met yesterday for the time the of the Civic Association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-29
MASONIC NOTICE

King Solomon Lodge No. 46O, A. Fl. & A. M.. will celebrate its thirty-sec- Ond anniversary at special cOmmu- aicatiOn, Monday, May 31st, $ D. m. \ cordial invitation is extended to nII Master Masons.
 FRANCIS n. LATADY, w. N. J. $. WHITE, Secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

The double wedding of Charlie
Krantz-Anna Mosbak and Eilcr
Sorensen-Christine MosbRk oc.
cured at the local church at 1890
Sunday, before crowd that fl.
| led the church. The former
couple had as best man, Martin
Andersen. and bridesmaid, Agnes
Krantz. a sister Of the groom;
the latter couple, as best man,
Jens Harbol, Of Minneapolis. and
bridesmaid. Ellen Mosbak, sister
Of the bride.
After the ceremony. the guests
which in included a large num-
Der Of relatives and few nnti-
mate friends, gathered at the
home Of the parents Of the two
brides. Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig
Mosbak where the wedding din
ner was served and the balance
of the day spent in social way.
Charlie, Anna and Christine as
they are known here by their
many friends. need no introduc-
ton to the people Of this com
munity as they have grown up
here and are numbered among
the thrifty and pleasant people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Krantz
have gone to housekeeping on
the farm two miles east of town
where the groom has provided a
fine home for his chosen mate.
Eiler Sorensen is not known
to many here. He lives at Dun
das, a town about 50 miles south
Of the Twin Cities where he is
operator and part owner Of a
creamery. Mr.. and Mrs. Soren-
sen left Monday for Dundas
where they will make their
home. The best wishes Of the
people of this community 90
with Christine and her husband.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
ASKOV WINS

The Bruno base ball tossers
were in Askov Sunday and play
ed hotly contested game with
the local athletes. resulting in
victory for Askov, the score be-
ing to 3. The score at the end
Of the eighth inning was tie I
and 3. Askov securing the win
ming run in the ninth through
clever base running by Godfrey
Larsen.
Bruno has a very good pitcher
in Karl r. Won Schenk and it was
certainly no fault of his that
they lost. Not only is he good
pitcher with speed and wicked
twisters but he is also cool
and heady player. Passed balls
on the part Of Bruno catchers
let in two runs for Askov.
Askov by the way was also well
represented on the pitching
staff two being used- Surveyor
Buckley and Leonard Dietz.
Askov was strengthened con-
siderable by the addition of Har-
old Nielsen in left field who
played an all around good game.
Godfrey Larsen was perhaps the
star on the Askov team. doing
good fielding. batting and base
running and bringing in the
winning run through playing
the game.
4 large crowd was in atten-
dence to witness the game. many
coming down in cars from Bruno
and Kerrick. There was some
real loud roofing for Askov
especially.
Bert Schmidt did good um-
piring on strikes and balls and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

Arnold Sorensen and Esther
Dixen were united in marriage
at the church Sunday afternoon
at 6 o'clock.
After the cermony the guests
repaired to the home Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Chr. Dixen, where the wedding
dinner was served and the even
ing spent in a social way.
The groom is a sturdy young
man being great help to his
mother since the death of his
father about Ave years ago. in
fact taking charge Of the farm
since. He has grown to man.
hood here. and the bride came to
Askov with her parents when a
child. having grown to woman
hood here and both are we'll and
favorably known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sorensen have
gone to housekeeping on the
farm formerly owned by the
/ groom's mother.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
AN APPEAL TO LUTHERANS

The National Lutheran Coun-
ell which represents most Of the
Lutheran churches Of America,
is at present conducting ma
tionwide campaign to raise ST.
100000. This sum will be used
to relieve the sufferings Of fel-
low Lutherans in Europe. In
vestigations have revealed that
help is urgently needed to feed
starving children and rebuild
churches destroyed in the war.
During the coming week the
Lutherans of this community
will be asked to give their share.
1t is comparatively small, so we
should easily be able to give it
and add something for good
measure.
1t is a worthy cause. and we
hope that everyone will contrib
ute sOmething.-The Committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
DECORATION DAY TO BE
CELEBRATED.

The Jens II. Jensen Post of the
American Legion, is making big
preparations for a celebration in
Askov on Decoration Day. May
3Oth, which falls on a Sunday
this year.
Prof. Chas. F. Lindsey. of the
State University, will be the
speaker of the day and the
Askov Band will furnish music
Brook Park will play bal
with Askov and the Legion mem
bers say there will be other at
fractions.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

The Louis p. Jensen and Stella
Nielsen wedding took place at
the local church Friday after
noon. After the ceremony the
guests including relatives and a
number Of friends. journeyed
to the home Of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Aug. Mel
sen, where the wedding dinner
was served and social evening
spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen went to
house keeping Immediately in
the X. S. Rasmussen residence
north Of town, which place they
have rented and furnished nice
ly.
The groom came to this com
munity about two years ago ant
has since been connected will
his brother J. c. Jensen, in tn,
Askov Drug and Variety Store
The bride has grown TO woman
hood here and both are wei
known.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

For the June term of the Dis
trict Court. summoned to appea
at Pine City June 7th, at on
o'clock p. Nj.
Charles Miller, Willow River.
Oscar Carlson. Windemere.
G. l.. Dunham. Pine City town.
ole Oslund. Groningen.
A. S. Webb. Sandstone village.
George Lindstrom. Rock Creek
Roy King, Nickerson.
Andrew Gallick. Pine City town.
Peter Pearson, Hinckley.
Ell. Huber, Pine City village.
II. Petersen. AskoV.
Swan Olson. Windemere.
Walter Berg. Hinckley village.
j. NJ. Stephenson, Kerrick.
George Dorr. Royalton.
p. II. Anderson, Pokegama.
Milo Current. Norman.
Friend Atwood. Bruno.
Carl Holmberg. Pine City village
Mark Andrews. Arna.
Arvid Lundquist, Glover.
Joe MIaskac. Kettle River.
Ienus Chmelik. Pokeeama.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

The halibut is the largest of the
flatfish family.
Stereotyping was invented In 1925,
plaster casts being used In the orig
inai process.
Goliath wore armor Of bronze This
Is the first reference In history IA
the use Of armor.
The making OF nails by hand has
been an established industry In Bir
mingham. England. for 800 years.
The library of one Of the kings OF
India was so vast that Thousand
drOmedaries were required to move IL
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
Pedersen 81 SkrOxler.

At Kimballton. Iowa. Sunday
at the home Of the brides aunt,
occurred the marriage Of Holger
Petersen TO Anna Skroeder.
The groom is well known in
Askov, being in partnership with.
his father in the general mer-
chandise business Of r. Pedersen
& Son, where he has worked for,
many years since boy. The
brides former home was at
Luck. Wis, coming to Askov
a year ago and has since made
her home here with her uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Gre
gersen.
Mrs. r. Petersen. mother Of
the groom, was at Kimballton to
attend the wedding.
The party returned to Askov
Wednesday and will make this
their home.
The American joins with the
many friends Of all these young
people in wishing them health,
happiness and prosperity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
A WEEK OF
WEDDINGS
Ten Young People-All From Askov But
One Man-Five Couples-Unite
in Marriage During the
Past Week.

The past week has been a busy
one for cupid in this community.
FIVE couples being united in the
holy bonds Of matrimony four
of them in the local church and
one couple at Kimballton. Iowa
the latter being also Askov
young people. The first mar
riage occurred Friday and the
four Sunday, Rev. S. d. Rodholm
officiating at all the local wed.
dings.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
PETIT JURORS

For the June term Of the Dis
trlct Court, summoned to appea
at Pine City June Sth at on,
o'clock p. Nj.
Peter Christensen. Rock Creek.
Frank Swanson RoyaIton.
Vern Pembleton. Willow River.
Albert Weis. Royalton.
Ed Adler. Chengw att ana. -
Peter FELTON,. Pokegama.
n. J. Berglund. Bruno.
Charles Hiatt. Norman.
Gust johnson. Sandstone.
o. G. Benson, Hinckley village.
f. John NJ. Anderson. kerrick.
Joe Adamczak, Windemere.
William Challeen. Pine City vii.
Nick Rever. Chengwatana
Walter Erickson. Dell Grove.
q. Il. Steen. Arlone
John Churchill. Ogema.
Martin Olson. Banning.
c. A. Shoberc. Birch Creek.
John F. Johnson, Kerrick.
John Nordwall. Royalton.
Louis MNtaz. Dell Grove.
George MecI, Bremen.
Joe McGrath, Kerrick.
G. f. Camp, Brook Park.
W. J. Franta. Rock Creek.
Ole Jorgenson. Windemere.
G. T. Benson, Ogeqna.
Lars Jensen. Askoy.
Fred Ausmus, Mission Creek.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
TAXES DUE.

First half of real estate taxes
must be paid before June lst in
order to avoid penalty of 10 per
cent. You may pay same at your
local bank.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
BITS OF INFORMATION

Dancing plays very important part
in the education of boys and girls In
Japan.
Black, green, brown and white am
ber. as well as the yellow variety, Is
sometimes found.
More cases of illness and deaths are
caused nv malaria than by any other
disease in India.
Mrs. Lloyd George. wife OF the
British premier. Is thoroughly welsh
in her tastes. both in music ana III
lerature.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

the Bruno umpire did satisfac-
tory work on bases.
Askov plays Willow River at
Willow River next Sunday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20


dent and Rev. Skagen of Super
lor, secretary. "Nordlandslaget"
will hold its annual meeting at
Duluth on June % and oath and
the city's Norwegians are pre-
pairing to give their fellow coun-
try men a hearty welcome and
show their hospitality.
Deported Home.
Karl Edwin Johanson, Of Rock
ford, Ill.,, one of the much talked
about "Bridewell-Socialist" who
served one year in prison for re-
fusing to register for military
service, has by the government
been ordered deported home to
Sweden. Several of his COM
rades have been given free tick
cts. Mr.. Johanson is married
but will have to leave his wife
for some time in the U. S. until
he earns enough funds to get her
home as the government does not
pay transportation for the de-
portees wife.
Union Dissolved.
The United Danish Singing So
ciety of Chicago. which was COM
posed of "Harmonien" and "Ar-
bejdersangforeningen,' have af-
ter one years existence decided
to dissolve the union and will
hereafter again work indepen-
IDENTIFY of each other.
Editor knighteh.
A. N. Rygg, editor of the Nor
wegian paper 'Nordisk Tiden-
de-, which is published in New
York, has Of King Haakon of
Norway been knighted with the
first class of the Saint Olav's
Order.
Mourn Crown Princess Death.
The Swedes of Greater New
York the other Sunday gathered
in the large Gustaf Adolfskyrkar
to attend a mourning service fol
the deceased Swedish Grown
princess, Margaret. Rev. NJ
Stolpe preached a very impress
e sive and touching sermon il
which he pictured the beautiful
life the deceased had lived to
gether with her husband am
FIVE children. which are nov
motherless. The Swedish Gle,
Club sang several dirgos. Man,
notable Swedes attended the ser
vice.
. Killed by a Motorcycle.
Miss Anna Jensen, a Danisl
teacher of Omaha, Neb., tn
other day was killed in motor
cycle accident. When she step
ped from street car, a passlns
policeman on a motorcycle RAJ
f over her. She died shortly afte
, at the hospital. The policeman
: has been accused of reckles
driving and has been ordered ar
, rested.
} Thirty-ffth Anniversary.
The First Norwegian Lutheran
congregation of Tacoma. Wash
has celebrated its thirty-ffth an
niversary. There is only one o
, the congregations charter mem
bers alive. He is John Wolland
, The event was celebrated by Al
, all day festival and many inspir
> ing speeches and sermons wer'
made by we'll known workers in
/, side the Norwegian church.
s Mrs. Anna MOrell Dead.
One of the oldest Swedish Pic
), neers living in Nebraska, Mrs
Anna Morell of Willow Island. ha
died. S6 years old. She had live
most of her time in the Swabur'
settlement in Nebraska, wher
> the family settled down shortl
after they came to this countr,
i. in 1869. Mrs. Morell was Dor,
4 at Mora. Dalarne, Sweden. an
; she was a prominent member @
e the Swedish Baptist Church.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
news AMONG
SCAND|NAv|ANS
Interesting Items From Far
and Near About People
From the North.

One by one the old pioneers
are passing away. During the
past weeks, the Danes have lost
two of their respected and be-
loved pioneers; one is L. F. Mel
sen of Omaha, Nebraska, who
was a blacksmith by trade. He
was 80 years old. The other was
Carl Theodor Seested of Kansas
City, Mo-, where he for many
years had a large contracting
firm. The deceased hailed from
Tonder. Slesvig, and was born in
1S43. One of his sons. Henry A.
F., is general Manager of the
Kansas City Star.
The First White Man.
L. L. Iverson of Canoe town
ship, Winnesheik County, Iowa,
has sold his farm to his son and
will now settle down in Decorah,
Iowa. On this occasion it is
worth while to take notice of the
fact that he has lived all his life
81 years-on the same farm
and he was the first white baby
to be born in Canoe township.
Studies Our Social Conditions.
Miss Alma Hedin, a sister tC
the famous Swedish explorer
Sven Hedin. has arrived in this
country as a representative OF
the Swedish government with
the purpose to study the socla
conditions of this country, espe
cially in regard to the woman:
and children's standing of socie
ty.
Three Silver Weddings.
Not less than three silve
weddings were celebrated th'
other week among the Danes a
Perth Amboy. N. J. There wer'
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hansen. Mr.. am
Mrs. Emil Ernst, and Mr.. am
Mrs. j. Peter Larsen, each o
whom celebrated their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary.
Studies Our Schools.
Miss Emma Tharaldsen, prin
cipal of high school in Horvik
Norway, is at present visiting
the States to study our schoC
system. She is now staying i
San Francisco.
Goes Home to Sweden.
Paul Huffman of Worchestel
Mass. piano virtuoso and diree
tor of Huffman Conservatory O
Music. will on June 1st, start o
a two months trip home to hi
old country. Sweden. He will a
so visit several other Europea
countries. When returning t
this country, he expects to star
on an extensive concert tour.
Champion Buttermaker>.
Two progressive young Dane:
lens and Nick Pedersen. who ar
conducting a creamery in M'
Minnville. Oregon. have agai
been awarded the honor of tn
highest score. "a per cent. IN tn
Northwest contest at Corvalili
They started business on a yer
modest scale but the firm ha
crown rapidly and great exter
s;ons are now being made. The
have previously been awarde
the highest score IN butterma'
mo contests in their state. prov
ing conclusively that they az
winning success on their merit
Forms Northland Society.
The Norwegians IN DulutI
MINI. who are from Northiaf
in Norway. have formed a $
called Merchandising with II
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
Three Silver Weddings.

Not less than three silver
weddings were celebrated the
other week among the Danes at
Perth Amboy. N. j. There were
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hansen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Ernst, and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Peter Larsen. each of
whom celebrated their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

Miss Emma Tharaldsen, prin-
cipal of a high school in Horvik.
Norway, is at present visiting
the States to study our school
system. She is now staying in
San Francisco.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

The Norwegians in Duluth.
MINI. who are from Northland
IN NORWAY. have formed a so
called Merchandising with the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-15
Congregation Of U. p. Church at sum
mityiIIe Presents Retiring Pastor
and Wife with silver Water
Service Set
SUPPER LAST EVENING
Pastor Leaves for keota This Mornhs
Where the Annual Session Of the
presbytery is Being
Held.

The Rev. and Mrs. II. B. McElree
OF the United Presbyterian cnuFch
were the guests of honor at summit
vile last evening at farewell recep
ton rendered them by the member
OF the United Presbyterian churce
there. The Rev. Mr.. McEree mas
given considerable time TO the sum
n1itriife church, and the people there
showed their appreciation In
marked manner last evening
The pastor and his wife were pre-
scented with a silver water service
set The presentation followed the
supner which was served oT the
women of the church, and which In
cluded all OF the good things that q
mem for this sort Of an occasion
demands.
The Rev. Mr.. McEree and his wife
appreciate the sentiment Of the sum
nnityiIle church and viii carry many
pleasant memories Of their associa,
lions with the people there TO tneE
new charge in Indianola.
The annual meeting OF the United
PRESBYTERIAN church OF the presoE
tery of Iowa is being held this week
in Keota- The Rev. Mr.. AcEree LEFT
for Keota this morning and expects
TO be released at this meeting IN Or
der that he may accept the call from
the Indianola parish
The last service in Keokuk VII be
held next Sunday If the prsspFtsTE
grants the release, as il is expected
It will.