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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

ing better all the time
Was I'm Gold Rush"
In 1s49 when gold was discovered
near Sacramento. Calf. Uncle"
John Maudlin was 80 years old The
gold fever gripped him. Together
with a party Of hardy pioneers he
made his way across the continent
I'M an old prairie schooner. The
Journey from Dublin. Ind. TO Sacra
mento. Calf. was made in 42 DAYS
Many thrilling Indian fights featured
the overland trip Two years I'm the
gold country OF California. two years
Of picturesque frontier life. OF fu-
tile prospecting. convinced Uncle"
John Maudlin that IL was not worth
while. Like the prospector in Ser
vices Ballads OF the Yukon. Uncle"
John Maudlin might have said
IT wanted the gold and I sought fl.
/ worked and mucked like a slave.
Was il famine or scurvy I fought it.
I hurled my youth into a grave"
But Uncle" John Maudln did
not propose TO hurl his youth into
a grave, for ne has always been a
philosopher. and early in 1852 ne
made his way back 10 Indiana
II was about this time that the
great Hungarian patriot Kossuth
toured the United States in the cause
OF Hungarian independence.
Great Teller. that Kossuth." said
Uncle" John Maudlin, in telling of
his seeing the Hungarian patriot in
old St Louis in the winter OF 1892.
ct ....,,.~a - @.~ ~.-or- 10 ft,o4 CIV, ~
and help them fellers fight. but
never got there"
Heard Douglas. Lincoln.
Soon afterwards the first ominOus
rumblings of the great civil war that
was TO come were heard. Uncle
John Maudiin tells of a pilgrimage
made by a dozen men from Marshall
county 20 Ottowa, H.. TO hear the
redoubtable Stephen Douglas in the
now famous debate with Abraham
Lincoln. Aug. 81, 1858. The same |
group OF ardent politicians attended I
the famous Chicago convention of /
May, 1860, which nominated Lin [
coin.
Uncle" John Maudlin was fired I.
with patriotic fervor when Lincoln /
sent out his first call for volunteers
and ne enlisted at Calumet, Ind, in
the 73rd Indiana Infantry. He
away as a private. swing
ing an old flint lock musket because /
the union quartermaster has no
modern rifles. For four years
Uncle" John Maudlin fought for
the union. At the close of the war I
he was discharged a first lieutenant. /
IL happened that he was detailed f.
to special duty at the war depart (
ment in washington in the spring Of .
1865 and was on patrol duty three I
blocks from Ford's theater the night I
of April IA. 1855, when Lincoln was I
assassinated by the actor Booth.
Perhaps there is no episode of I.
Uncle" John Maudlin's life and ro-
mantle career which he is more .
proud of than that of being in the
detachment which captured jeff Da-
Wis, the rebel president. The grand
old man loves to tell the story of
that capture, and claims to be the .
man who first saw JEFF Davis boots
beneath the wOmans skirt he was
wearing and which resulted in his I
being captured by the union sol /
diers.
Was Cow Puncher.
Following the close of the civil I
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

in the late world war.
II sure wanted to 60" he said. "I
was much more active four years
ago than l am now, and l think l
could have brought down a few
Heinies. You know 1 used TO be a
pretty good shot" he added with an
other chuckle.
do 1 expect to live to be 125 p"
he repeated as the question was
asked him. Sure I dOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

Motoring is one OF MIR. Maudlini
wheel with a pretty girl at his side.
war, Uncle" John Maudlin, still
boy" OF 40, started for the great
west. In the wonder country of
Arizona, Nevada, Montana and Colo
RADIO he punched cattle, was a
deputy sheriff for two years, partici-
pated in many Indian fights. and for
many years had the reputation Of
being one of the quickest two gun
men of the old frontier
Six years ago mis- wife died. She
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

was 90 years old when death came.
Uncle" John Maudlin was lone
some for his native state and five
years ago he came back TO Indiana
and has made his home with his
niece, Mrs Birtie Ames at Misha-
waka, since.
He closely follows local politics
and has letters from the adjutant
general of the army dated May and
June. 1917, declining his services
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

How do you account for your
long life and good health ?" he was
asked.
Doesn't Chew. Smoke.
IT do not account for it." he
grinned Il just keep happy and
never think about being old or dy-
ing. I have smoked and chewed for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

20 years and only quit when I joined
the Zionists because they do not al
low smoking or chewing, and now
have lost my desire for it."
The raw October day was draw
ing TO a close and il was time for
the grand old man TO eat. so we
thanked him and babe him good
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

bye
Here's hoping that Uncle" John
Maudlin viii live 90 be 125 years old.
and here's hoping that Edison. Ford
and that guy I'm Vienna who trans
plants monkey glands may perfect
their hopes before the writer reaches
his allotted three score and 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

Present business condition forced manufacturers to
load their stock to meet their obgaons forced to sell
whatever it would bring; forced to sell to cash. mat
ter how great the loss We right the job and pur
chased nearly 100000 worth of this seasons choicest
merchandise which will be placed sale during this great
Trade Extension Week. This Sale will surpass any prev
ious sale held We bought price which
makes this Sale possible Reductions from 20 to 1870 is
the order of the day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30
Notions

Clark's o. n. T. Croch e t
Thread; all sizes. Special 71ac
Coats Sewing Thread. black or
white; all sizes. Special SOC dz.
Marcel Hair Waivers, regular
25c values. Special loo
Crown Snap Fasteners. special
at 80. SC card
Woodbury's Face Soap. regu-
lar 25c. Special, 3 bars for SOC
Genuine Gillette" Safety Raj
ors. with 3 blades. Special 79c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30
Dress
Goods
For Trade Exten-
sion Week
Piece Goods Department
DRESS PLAIDS

All wool imported Dress Plaids
all beautiful patterns; full
SO inches wi id e. Specially
priced 81 SO
PLUSH
American Fabric Plush. A very
beautiful cloth, 81 inches wide,
in navy, brown and black; reg
ular $500 value. Special, per
yard ............ $2.98
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30
ROBE CLOTH

''Esmond" Bath Robe Cloth.
u inches wide. A very heavy
cloth in a large range of pat
terms. Specially priced at sec
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Reception Planned.

The first meeting of the Parents
Teachers Association to be held after
the summer vacation will be held next
Monday evening at the high school
building. The meeting as planned
will be "get-acquainted meeting" for
the teachers, many of whom are new
to Redwood Falls, and the parents.
Every parent in School District No. l
is urged to be present. A short pro-
gram will be given beginning prompt
ly at eight o'clock; this wilr be fol-
lowed by social time at the close of
i Itch refreshments will be served.
Mrs. C. L. Farver, president of the
Association and the officers working
with her, ost earnestly request large
with her, most earnestly request a
large attendance in order that teachers
may get acquainted to the extent of
feeling more at home in the communi-
ty, and that parents may get in touch
with the teachers who have their chill
dren in charge for the next several
months. The membership of the As
sociation is now very large and each
member is supposed to come to next
Mondays meeting and to bring new
member with him.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Teachers Meet
at LanbertOn
OCTOBER II TO 21 INCLUSIVE
DATES OF INSTITUTE FOR
COUNTY TEACHERS.

Miss Fern Kennedy, superintendent
of the schools of Redwood County has
announced October II and 21 inclusive
as the dates of the annual Redwood
County Teachers Institute which will
be held this year at Lamberton
Redwood Falls and Lamberton altern-
ate as the location for this feature of
the school year, and this year all
teachers will go to Lamberton where
the classes will be held at the high
school building.
AS instructors for this year Miss
Kennedy has secured the services OF
Mr.. Snortum and Mrs. Pyne, both well
known to the teachers of the County,
These two leaders will give instruction
IN the various subjects taken up as a
part OF the institute work. Miss
Myrtle Miller, Redwood County School
Nurse will also be present and will
outline the work of public school
nursing and discuss it with the teach
ers. This viii be the first opportunity
many of the teachers will have to meet
Miss Miller. It will also be the first
meeting of the recently appointed Ex-
ecutive Secretary of the Redwood
County Red Cross Chapter, B. F.
Shumaker, with the teachers of the
County. There will be, as usual
many special features during the In
stitute program. Every teacher OF
the rural and semi-graded school in
the county will attend the meeting
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Opera Company
Here Oct. 18th
FIRST NUMBER OF LECTURE
SEASON GIVEN AT ARMORY
NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

The 1922 lecture course season
for Redwood Falls will be opened by
the Montague Light Opera Co. which
will appear in concert program at
the Armory next Wednesday evening,
October 12. This is company which
has pleased audiences throughout
the northwest and Redwood Falls is
to be congratulated upon having such
a splendid introduction to it's course of
five numbers.
Following are the dates for the re-
naming four numbers of the course; !;
November 80, DR.. Preston Bradley in
his lecture, The United States of To-
morrow; December %, the Di Giorgio
Orchestra in musical program of
high merit; January II Harry j. Loose
of the Chicago detective force will
give his lecture on Crime-Its Cause,
Practice and Prevention; and January
"a, M Beryl Buckley who gives lit
erary evening, reading play whose
title will be announced later.
For this course of five splendid
numbers, representing talent unusual
to city Of no greater population than
Redwood Falls, the very moderate
charge of SLIPS will be made. Single
admissions to each of the numbers
will be fifty cents and an additional
charge of ten cents will be made for
reserved seats at each single number.
1t will readily be seen that the pur-
chase of a season ticket means con-
siderable money saving to the pur-
chaser as each number is one worthy
of the attendance of every intelligent
person of the community. A special
price of fifty cents for season ticket
is to be made to all students
The lecture course committee is
making a great effort to provide a lee
ture season of real value and earnest
ly solicits the moral and financial sup
port Of the residents of Redwood Falls
and the surrounding district Adver-
tising matter will be circulated this
week and the ticket solicitation will
probably take place this week. Study
Of the programs as soon as they are
issued will prepare each reader for the
visit of the ticket sellers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
S. S. Convention.

Redwood County Sunday School AS
sociation Workers are busily planning
to have a good delegation of those in
terested at the 63rd annual conven-
ton Of the Minnesota Sunday School
Association which convenes at Man
kato, October Ia, Is and 16.
Redwood county secretary reports
that at least two delegates are ex-
pecting to go and very likely more,
and that good deal of interest is be-
ing shown in this great gathering
The speakers are all outstanding lea
ders in their field and will make a
most significant contribution.
Registration is $1.00; reduced fare
of one and one-third is being granted
on the certificate plan; and entertain
ment will be on the Harvard plan.
More information can be had from
the secretary R. A. Lestikow, Wabas-
so, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Notice.

The stockholders of the Redwood
County Agricultural Assertion will
meet Friday afternoon at two o'clock,
at the Commercial Club rooms in Red
wood Falls, for the transaction OF
such business as may come before the
meeting. Included in this business
will be the consideration of the petit
ton of American Legion members for
the repeal of the ruling which prohi-
bits Sunday football games at the
fair grounds. The attendance of all
stockholders is urged This is the
annual meeting of stockholders.
RUD STENSVAD, President
C. v. EVERETT, Secretary.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Redwood Beats
at Madison
AMERICAN LEGION WINS BY
SCORE OF 80 TO IN GAME
PLAYED SUNDAY.

The American Legion football team
took the auto route to Madison Sun
day and defeated the Madison team
by score of 38 to 0. Outside of a
slight wind it was an ideal day fo1
football and both teams showed ur
well for the first game of the season
Redwood proved too strong for the
Madison bunch, however, and Red
woods backfield men broke through
their line for big gain time and time
again. Redwood's line was too strong
to be pierced by Madison backs SO
these things spelled defeat for them
They were a game bunch and fought
hard to keep the score down. Madison
is one of the best towns in the state
to play in because the fellows are good
clean sports.
The Legion team goes to Glencoe
next Sunday to play one Of the fastest
teams in this part of the state, so it
promises to be a good game for the
fans. Come on along. The Legion-in-
vites you!
Lineup: John Mason and Walter
Cummings, right end; Art. Corcoran
ana waiter f1aSSenSLaD, f1gnC tackle;
Robert Fuller and Frank Welch, right
guard; Walter King, center; Wallace
Stewart and Warren Brant, left guard;
Chauncey Welch and Chester Baldwin,
left tackle; Wilbur Lamberton, left
end; Art. Reynolds, quarterback; VIM
Carity and Mervin Mason, right half
back; Ira Rogers and John Lamberton,
left half back; Julian Stensvad, full
back.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Miss Shaner Coming.

Miss Roena Shaner, vice president
of the Missouri Womans Christian
Temperance Union viii speak at the
Presbyterian church both afternoon
and evening, Wednesday, October 5.
In the afternoon Miss Shaner will give
a report on the recent national conven-
ton of Womans Christian Temperance
Union workers~at San Francisco, be-
ginning her program at three o'clock.
In the evening her topic will be Law
Enforcement and her talk will start
promptly at eight o'clock. The public
Is invited to come and hear these talks
by Miss Shaner who is an authority on
her subjects as well Is . talented
speaker.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Salvation Army
to Make Appeal
REDWOOD COUNTY ASKED To
HELP IN RAISING MONEY FOR
WORTHY CAUSE.

The Salvation Army will make its
annual appeal for money during the
first part of October and Redwood
County has been asked to do its share
in the raising of the funds necessary
to carrying on the wonderful work
which this organization does among
the needy each year. This year, be-
cause of industrial and financial con-
ditions, the need will be greater than
it has been for the past several years,
and each resident of the state is being
asked to contribute something to over
come this need.
Redwood County's quota has been
set at twenty-one hundred dollars, a
remarkably small amount considering
the population of the county which is
approximately twenty-five thousand
The following citizens have been ask
ed to carry on the work of the appeal
Chairman; Dan. L. Crimmins.
County Organization; G. A. Barnes
City Organization; w. M. Smith, L
P. Larson, Mrs. Maude Winter.
Publicity; Mrs. Bess. M. Wilson.
Speakers; w. C. Starr, Rev. Phil
Ellsworth, Rey. B. L. Main.
Advance Gifts; G. A. Barnes, L. P
Larson.
Lists and quotas; J. P. Cooper.
Solicitation; VIM. M. Smith, Art.
Reynolds, A. A. Asleson.
Women's Committee; Mrs. Maude
Winter, Mrs. w. G. Weldon, Mrs. Bess.
NJ Wilson.
Local Chairmen; Wabasso, Roy Nc
Phee; Lamberton, Albert Emerson;
Sanborn, John Posi-; Morgan. DIR.
Henricks; Wanda, Paul Doepke; Vesta.
Jas. McGregor; Clements, Mr.. Nc
Carthy; Delhi, Rev. R. H. Aitcheson;
Walnut Grove, A. H. Kemper; Bel
view, c. A. Johnson; North Redwood,
C. H. Baldwin
The Redwood County Salvation
Army Board, which is an advisory
board working with the state board,
consists of L. P. Larson, president, w.
M. Smith, vice-president, j. P. Cooper,
secretary, H. A. Baldwin, treasurer,
W. c. Starr, DIR. T. E. Finn, Geo. A.
Barnes, Rev. B. L. Main, DIR. A. w.
Ross, A. A. Asleson, D. L. Crimmins,
Arthur Reynolds, Rev. Phil Ellsworth,
Mrs. Maude Winter, Mrs. w. G. Weld
on, Mrs. B. M. Wilson.
A meeting of the local chairmen and
board members will be called soon to
mark out the work of the campaign.
Clergymen throughout the county will
be asked to devote one service to the
cause and other methods of making
the appeal will be talked over at this
conference. The cooperation and as
sistance of every resident of the coun-
ty is most earnestly solicited.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
First Game Played.

The Redwood Falls high school foot
ball team played the first game of the
season here Saturday, having as their
opponent the high school team of
Olivia. The game was won by the
local team by score of nine to no
thing. The playing showed some
weaknesses in both teams and the need
of hard and eonsistant training was
evident. Redwood Falls has some
good material for this years team and
Coach Gregor is getting the boys into
shape rapidly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05

living in Renvi1le county, showed six
head, Arthur Plath Of Evan six head,
and O. S. Wyman of Vesta ten head.
S. L. Simonson of Hanley Falls and
A. C.. Matter of Lamberton also show
ed Poland Chinas.
The biggest displays Of Duroc Jer-
seys were made by Nafsinger Bros.
of Redwood Falls and DIR. B. j. Latti-
mer of Springfield. VIM. Nell of Red
wood Falls, N. H. Steinlicht, Serr and
Serr Of Milroy, Galen Dunno of Vesta,
Joel Metcalf of Redwood Falls, Neu-
schwander and Son of Redwood Falls,
Dale Lightfoot and R. M. Campbell of
Redwood Falls, R. C. Bellig, and Geo.
Tetrick and Son of Redwood Falls,
were among the others making fine
displays.
Poultry was another big exhibit
this year and all breeds were well re-
presented. A special tent exhibit of
Anconas was made by Oscar Goetze
of Redwood Falls and Frank Theiring
made a fine showing with his tent of
white Leghorns. Mr.. Theiring also
had two pair of wild ducks of his own
raising. All other poultry exhibits
were fudue Ill LIE pOuitAy OuAioAA6 OAAN
practically every section of the coun-
ty was represented.
Several Of the implement dealers
and hardware dealers of Redwood
Falls made special displays Of their
goods which attracted the considera-
ton of the visitors. Displays made
by Farrell and Keefe, Jaehning Bros.
Company and the Duncan Electric
Store were made in the special build
ings which these dealers have erected.
The implement and auto dealers IN
cluding Jackson Bros. Carity and
Fathers, and Troske and Son
used space on the grounds for
their displays. The display made by
merchants was not so large as it
should have been this year, many deal
ers neglecting to make any represent
alton whatever. Such exhibits could
easily be made one Of the big attrac-
tions Of the fair as the firms who have
their own buildings have exemplifed
for the past several years, and it is
hoped that in the future more dealers
will take advantage Of the opportuni-
ties which the fair offers them.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Hiss Mayo Coming.

Pauline Lucille Mayo, the Pollyanna
Girl so well known to many Redwood
Falls people, will give an evenings
program at the Methodist church We'd
nesday evening, October 5, under the
auspices Of the Epworth League.
Miss Mayo will read one of the po-
pular plays in which she is so well
versed, the subject of this reading to
be announced Wednesday evening.
The program will begin promptly at
eight o'clock. Miss Mayo has appear
ed in Redwood Falls upon several for
mer occasions and has always given
her auditors much pleasure.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Proclamation

The figures the total loss Of by fire in the United States
they differ The
less in 1920 exceeded a half billion dollars.
entirely great We ill afford to
clothing and other necessities of
life which destroyed eachyear.
the loss merely distributes the bur-
den. Eventually must help the cost.
The of fires could be prevented II greater
could be redueedto small ac
tion of what it is today.
A. O. Preus Governor of Minnesota do hereby
designate and set aside October 9th 1921 as
PREVENTION DAY
This the of the disastrous Chicago falls
Sunday but much be DONE through puptan to
awaken fire In schools factories other
where people fire prevention day be observed
public the responsibility of individual
Witness whereof have hereuno hand
Great Seal of the State be affixed this ninth day of September
1921.
IA. o. PREUs,
Governor
MIKE HOLM,
Secretary Of State.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05
Purebred Sale Soon.

L. E. Potter and Son announce that
they will have a sale of their purebred
Hereford cattle at their Shady Lane
Farm near Springfield, this sale to be
held Thursday, October 20. Several
of the animals of this famous herd
were shown at the Redwood County
Fair and were greatly admired by all
stockmen there. Further announce
ment of the sale will be made in the
Oct Ter IL issue of the Gazette.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05

Rev. Mommsen of Belview had a
most interesting exhibit from his api-
airy at the County Fair. Mr.. Nom
msen showed the bees at work under a
glass case and also showed a fine line
of honey products. Since the Gazette
editor was permitted to taste of the
honey shown we feel in q position to
testify to its excellence. We are also
grateful to Mr.. Mommsen for his gift.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Hubbard have
returned from a trip to Iowa. During
Mr.. Hubbard's absence Roy MacPhee
of Wabassso had charge of the Grapp
undertaking parlors.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05

The first meeting Of the Womens
Club after the summer vacation was
held at the home Of Mrs. c. C. Little
Monday evening.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05

Grand Jurors are summoned to ap-
pear Monday, October 24th, 1921, at
IL O'Clock A. M.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-10-05

Petit Jurors are summoned to ap-
pear Tuesday, October 25, 1921, at 10
o'clock A. M.
Evening journal., 1921-11-18

Mr.. McManus. "Those houses used
to rent before the war for SIG" he
continued, "and during the war for
s25."
Mr.. McManus then waxed warm in
his condemnation OF rent prohteers.
1T is a crime" he declared. with
the condition affairs are now in, to
have any landlord raise rents 20
per cent"
I'm my opinion" declared Mr..
McNabb. 1t is nothing short of
profteering. as 60 cents a month
would pay the increase in taxes. Per-
.sonally 1 would like to be the as
SCISSOR in that district (and IL Is in
my own bailiwick) for one week. /
would assess them at the same value
as any other property that brings
$50 a month is assessed at"
Let the people know that their
representatives here are opposed TO
increasing rents now" he declared.
THE only thing to do is to place the
matter before the assessors. In some
states when people are found mulct-
ing other people. the plan is to mulct
them back"
At this point Mr.. McNabb referred
to the statement Of John Long, Chi
nese laundryman, before Council or
wednesday night that his landlor,