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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
DR.. A. W. Ross
Speaks to Class
ANNUAL SERVICE FOR HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES HELD
LAST SUNDAY EVENING.

Taking as his text He Hath
Brought Me Forth into a Large Place,
DR.. A. w. Ross delivered a wonder
full message to the members of the
Class of '21 at the service held in their
honor at the Christian Church last
Sunday evening. A large audience
consisting Of the families and friends
of the graduates attended the service.
Special music by members Of the
Choral Club and a vocal solo by Mrs.
King were part of the service and
Rev. Burdette L. Main and Rev. C. f..
Martin assisted Mr.. Ross during the
service.
In discussing his text DIR. Ross
brought keenly to the minds of his
listeners that these young people, in
common with all other human beings,
must base their philosophy Of life up
on Pure Religion if they are to be led
into "large Places" and attain the
ambitions toward which they are
struggling. The text was illustrated
by brilliant examples Of men who had
attained the worthwhile things of
life, and the dismal examples of men
who had failed because they had fol-
lowed the teachings of various false
philosophers.
In his advice to the Glass DR.. Ross
emphasized the need Of diligence, Of at
tention to the least of life's duties in
preparation for the big ones, of broad
ening the mental and moral viewpoint
by every possible means, of being
fearless, urging upon them the form
alton of a partnership with God. In
speaking Of their future as individual
citizens he urged the stunning of
evil habits, the formation Of the habits
of serious work, serious thought and
the larger living which is only possi-
BILE through right living. Through
his discourse was woven a forceful
adaptation Of the Class motto, "the
past forever gone, the future still our
own"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Barberry Week Set
for June 9-11
FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
LAUNCHES STATEWIDE CAMP
AIGN TO CHECK GRAIN LOSS.

Officers of the county farm bureau
have received a call from headquarters
of their state federation, urging the
farmers of the county to take part in
a statewide "barberry massacre" set
for the week of June Gil.
at is estimated that rust, spread
by the common barberry, cost Min
nesota grain farmers $6O,O0O,OOO last
year." the message to the county
bureau said. "With reports of un-
favorable conditions in parts of the
winter wheat belt, it behooves spring
wheat farmers to do their utmost to
protect their coming crop. The farm
bureau federation calls on every coun-
ty farm bureau and every township
unit to cooperate in a statewide drive
on the barberry, one of the greatest
enemies of the grain farmer, during
the week beginning June g."
The federation suggested that the
children of the county be organized
into groups to search every farm
carefully and report all barberry
patches to their community farm
bureau unit for eradication. Patches
of the common barberry have been
found in 80 of Minnesota's 86 counties !;
a single bush, experts say, can spread
rust through wheat fields for a radius
of Is miles.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Road Work Starts.

The Redwood Falls-Rowena section
of state trunk highway No. 4 will
be improved this year at an estimated
expense of $4,000. Eleven miles of
grading are to be put under state
contract June IA to complete the force
account work carried on by the county
until halted by the new laws to effect
Amendment No. 1.
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner, this week made public
this and other undertakings calling
for expenditures of more than $1,000,-
900 in addition to a previously an
nounced list Of like total. These pro-
jects and about $1,000,000 of county
jobs are ready for lettings. Those
by the state are mainly to build up
poor stretches and insure uniformly
good conditions on long mileages of
trunk routes. The local plan will
mean a good road between Redwood
Falls and Window. Other new con-
struction is to follow in this and other
districts as rapidly as final decisions
are made and funds will permit, the
order of improvements depending up
on traffic conditions and other con-
siderations.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Z,
County Board
Has Session
COUNTY DITCHES COME UP FOR
CONSIDERATION; HENRY DOM
MER GIVEN PAY.

The Redwood County Commission
ers met in special session Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week, spending
the most of their time upon the con-
sideration of County Ditch matters.
Branch A of County Ditch No. 40
was the first to be taken up, and the
Commissioners approved the report
of the viewers of this ditch and order-
ed the ditch established. Branch A of
Ditch 21 was accepted and final pay
ment to the contractors ordered. Pay
'ment in full was also ordered in the
case of Ditch 38.
Two important ditch hearings were
held; the first being on Ditch 72. It
was ordered that all benefit assess
ments as ordered on this ditch by the
viewers be reduced 20 per cent, that
the viewers report, with this excep-
tion, be accepted, that the engineers
report be accepted and that the ditch
be established.
The second hearing was that held
on Ditch ga, the hearing being attended
by many persons interested in the
matter. Attorney w. R. Werring ap-
peared for the petitioners and At
tOihCyo DCulpoCy dllu hduuoAl LII th1S
objectors. After considerable in
vestigation it was decided to postpone
the hearing until the fourth Of next
January.
Payment was also made by the
Commissioners to Henry Dommer who
was injured while working in the
gravel pit near Lamberton in 1919.
Mr. Dommer was given back payment
of $1257.40 and the auditor was
authorized to pay him SIS per week
for the next sixty-five weeks when
the full amount allowed him by the
courts for his injuries will have been
paid.
The auditor was also authorized to
pay to each American Legion Post in
the County the amount of $25, as
soon as each Post has filed state
ment showing that not less than this
amount was expended for Memorial
Day services. This procedure is
authorized by a law passed by the
last legislature.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Decoration Day
Is Well Observed
SERVICES BEGIN AT NINE-THIR-
TY, FATHER HART GIVES
ADDRESS AT ARMORY.

Decoration Day was well observed
in Redwood Falls, the program for the
day being given under the direction
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
the Wonlen's Relief Corps and the
American Legion, assisted by COM
mittee from the Commercial Club, and
the Woman's Auxiliary to the Ameri-
can Legion.
The day opened with a service for
the sol1iers and sailors who died at
sea, this service being held on Lake
Redwood. A short program including
Band, the invocation by Rev. Main, the
reading of Maria Sanford's Tribute to
the Flag by Mrs. T. E. Finn and
short address by DR.. A. W. Ross was
given while the waters of the lake
were strewn with flowers and
wreaths by members Of the American
Legion assisted by Red Cross workers.
A decorated barge anchored in the
lake represented the burial spot Of the
soldier and sailor dead.
This service was followed by the
march to the cemetery where the
graves of veterans were decorated with
appropriate services by the school
children and the members Of the Am
erican Legion. The parade was COM
posed of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, the Woman's Relief Corps, the
American Legion and the Woman's
Auxiliary of the Legion, Company L,
the school children and the various
troops Of the boy and girl scouts.
Music for the parade was furnished
by the high school band and the
Scenic City Band.
During the noon hour the ex-service
men were given free dinner, about
hundred-forty men being served with
substantial two-course menu. Fol-
lowing the dinner, starting at two
thirty o'clock, the main program of
the day-was given in the drill room
of the Armory. The program opened
with music by the band followed by
the singing of America by the audi
ence. Won buseher read General
Logan's Order No. II and Miss Floy
Harris read Lincoln's Gettyburg Ad-
dress. Max R. H. Treu sang The
Deathless Army and a duet arrange
ment of Longfellow's Excelsior was
beautifully sung by Mr.. Treu and VIM.
Duncan.
The address of the day was made
by Father Hart formerly of Morton
who served overseas for a long term
and had much of interest to tell con-
cerning his experiences. The speak
er closed his excellent address with a
beautiful tribute to the American flag
and pledge of loyalty to the things
which the flag signifies. The audience
then sang the Star-Spangled Banner
and the program closed with the ben
ediction by Rev. B. l.. Main.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Renyille Asks
Auditors Removal
AUDITOR SCHMIDT CHARGED BY
GRAND JURY WITH INEFFICI-
ENCY AND MISCONDUCT.

"Gross ineffciency and misconduct
in office" is charged against County
Auditor A. O. Schmidt by the grand
jury in a report made to the District
Court last Friday evening.
~ A week before the grand jury or
dered an investigation of the books
and records in the county auditors
office, and then took recess of sew
eral days to give time for subpoening
witnesses. The jury also requested
the Court to appoint an attorney to
act for the county in the investiga-
tion. Judge Daily appointed ]. N.
Johnson of Candy to serve in place OF
County Attorney Baker The grand
jury reconvened Thursday morning
and for two days listened to witnesses
testify as to the conditions of the
records and as to the official con-
duct of the county auditor. Public
Examiner Fritz and his deputy
Chas. Foster of ST. Paul, were present
and gave testimony, as well as many
others.
After hearing and considering the
evidence offered, the grand jury re-
ported to the Court as follows:
Resolved by this Grand Jury that
the gross ineffciency and misconduct
of A. O. Schmidt, as County Auditor
of Renville county, Minnesota, are
such that the public interest demands
that he should be Immediately re-
moved from said office.
Resolved Further, that the secre-
tary Of this Grand Jury be, and here
by is, instructed to Immediately file
copy of this resolution with the
County Board of Renville county and
that he Immediately transmit an
other copy thereof to Honorable j.
A. O. Preus, Governor of the State
of Minnesota.
Dated, May 20, 1921.
E. J. KATHOW,
Countersigned, Foreman.
ALB. C. PANKOW,
Secretary.
State of Minnesota, County of
Renville, SIS.
|, A. o. Schmidt, Auditor of
said County, do hereby certify
that l have carefully compared the
foregoing copy of resolution filed
with the County Board of said county
by the Grand Jury with the original
thereof and that the same is true
and correct copy of said original and
of the whole thereof.
Dated, May 20, 1921.
County Auditor.
Olivia Times.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
NO. 46
Wednesday,
June 8, Is First
Bargain Day
REDWOOD FALLS MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION READY FOR
FIRST OF MONTHLY EVENTS.

The Redwood Falls Merchants AS
sociation has completed the arrange
ments for it's first big Bargain Day,
and each merchant is offering the
best bargains his stock provides.
Under the direction Of w. A. Hauck,
the secretary of the Association, the
REDWOOD SPECIAL, an eight page
advertising bulletin will be mailed to
all residents of this trade territory the
last of this week. A careful study of
the pages of the SPECIAL is sure to
convince the reader that most excellent
bargains are to be obtained here upon.
June 8th, and practically every line Of
merchandise is represented.
1t is the intention of the Association
to not only furnish attractive Bargain
Day offerings on this ocassion, but to
promote as we'll the community
spirit which is of such benefit to both
the town and it's surrounding terri
tory Many of the members of the
Association have provided free attrac-
tions for their patrons and the entire
town has determined to make this
day of general hospitality when Red
wood Falls will keep open house for
all its friends and neighbors. Every
one who attends is assured of a hearty
welcome whether he comes to purchase
or just to visit the city.
The stoves will be open throughout
the day and until ten o'clock in the
evening. The Ccenic City Band will
give free street concert in the even
ing, and the moving picture houses, in
cluding the New Dream and the
Methodist Auditorium are giving both
special matinee and evening shows Of
exceptional value. The Community
House Rest Room is at the disposal of
the visitors and visiting men will be
made very welcome in the Commercial
Club rooms which occupy the rooms
above the Community House. "Make
Yourself at Home" is written in large
letters over the entire city and every
thing possible will be done for the
comfort of the visitors. Indications
are that many of the shoppers coming
from distance are planning to bring
their lunch baskets and make visit
to Ramsey Park, thus making the day
a picnic as well as day of purchas-
ing. For those who prefer not to
bring their luncheon with them speci-
al menus are being offered at the ex-
cellent hotels and restaurants of the
city. AS far as it has been possible
to make arrangements for visitors
comfort and amusement, these ar
rangements have been made.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Short Line to
Be Extended
WORK STARTS JULY 1 ON 25-MILE
EXTENSION FROM HUTCHIN-
SON TO LAKE LILLIAN.

A twenty-five mile extension of the
electric short line from Hutchinson
to Lake Lillian and electrifcation of
the entire line from Minneapolis to
the new terminus, project involving
the -expediture of approximately
ST 100000 has been announced by w.
L. Luce, vice president and treasurer
of the company.
The work will be under way by
July l and completion of both the ex-
tension and the electrifcation is ex-
pected by November 80. It will be
the first electrifcation Of any rail
road in the state and big step in the
Minneapolis railroads progress to-
ward it's ultimate terminus, Water
town, South Dakota.
A considerable part of the grading
on the extension to the road already
has been completed, the right of way
having been owned by the company
for some time.
The extension will give direct rail
connection with Minneapolis "billion
dollar market" to several additional
thriving villages, including Bell Lake,
Cedar Mills, Corvuso, Cosmos, Vic
COl, IOl pc dIlO LdhC I11lldl1, UCS1OOo
drawing from a great farming area
in Meeker and Kandiyohi counties.
In addition to the Lake Lillian ex-
tension and the electrifcation, which
definitely are decided, the company
is contemplating another extension
on to Clara City, an additional 25
miles. Whether this work can be
done has not been finally decided, W.
L. Luce declared, but the company
already owns the right Of way to
that point and may decide to push on
that far before winter.
Better service to all points along
the short line and less expense in
operation are the two big things to re-
suit from the electrifcation," Mr..
Luce declared. "This work will cost
the company 100000. While con-
tracts have not yet been let, the plan
is fully developed and the power will
probably come from Minneapolis. y
Olivia Times.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Be Careful in
Your Investments
INVESTIGAT ALL PROPOSITIONS
BEFORE SIGNING CONTRACTS;
PROMOTERS AFTER CASH.

Promoters of unreliable financial
investments are abroad in the land in
great numbers and it is we'll for all
residents of the community to be
watchful of all schemes which call for
the signing of a note for future pay
ment for these investments. These
investments vary greatly in character
and include everything from cor
respondence school courses to oil
stock, from a stock food that is alleg-
ed to have wonderful qualities, to the
sale of lots in the Everglades or
equally reliable properties. The
range of possibilities is unlimited and
the chances for getting rid of money
are excellent.
It is possible that there are few
good investments being launched in
this way, although the really good
things do not ordinarily have to be
peddled about before they are accepted
by persons Of means. But no matter
how goood the investment may seem,
it should be thoroughly investigated
by some one who understands the art
Of investigation before it is accept
ed For this reason it is unwise for
ally pC1SOI " S1SA NOllC1 aus VI lloGOS
without advice from as competent
party, preferably an attorney, a bank
er Or some one else who is equally
qualified to make legal and financial
judgment. Farmers have been asked
repeatedly to take no part in any agri-
cultural scheme, to buy no remedies Or
anything Of that nature without con-
sulting the County Farm Bureau or
the State Federation of Farm Bureaus,
both of which are in a position to know
such matters thoroughly, and only
those propositions having the endorse
ment Of one or both of these organiza-
tions are safe for farmers to consider.
While there is no bureau of investi-
cation for many of the other PROPOSE
tions it is always possible to find some
one who has investigated or who will
make the investigation, and it is al
ways simple matter to withhold
judgment until it is possible to make
such a survey of the proposed invest
ment. Any thing which must be pur-
chased or agreed upon in hurry is
very likely to be unsubstantial in
character and to- mean only grief to
the purchaser. Because of the
financial stringency which is making
itself felt in all business and by most
individuals it is especially expedient
that everyone be cautious in the
needless expenditures of money.
Banks have very rightfully refused
credit to be applied to things not
absolutely necessary to the best COM
merical and industrial interests of
their various communities, and in
dividuals should consider well every
expenditure no matter how trivial the
payment may be.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
New Supplements.

The officers of the Redwood Falls
Telephone Company ask that all the
patrons of the telephone system use
the new supplements which have been
mailed to each subscriber with the
June 1st statements. Use of these
supplements will greatly facilitate the
service at the central office, and prove
of the greatest assistance to the op-
orators, several of whom are new to
the work. Call by number, and be
sure the number is taken from the
new supplement. Destroy all pre-
vious supplements. In case you do
not receive the supplement, call at the
central office and you will be supplied.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
Liesch Appoints
Downing Workers
TEN EDITORS APPOINTED TO
HAVE CHARGE OF BOWLING
MEMORIAL FUND.

To properly commemorate the men,
ory of the late Michael ]. Bowling,
of Olivia, who was an inspiration to
all those who are physically handi-
capped in their struggle through life,
he being without limbs, save one arm
minus it's hand, the executive COM
mittee of the Minnesota Editorial as
sociation, held a meeting at the Uni
versity Farm recently and unanimous
ly decided that President Philip
Liesch, of New Ulm, appoint. COM
mittee Of ten members, one from each
congressional district, with ]. R. Lam
dy, of Olivia, as chairman and direc-
tor-in-c chief, which is to serve as a
Bowling Memorial committee, and
which is authorized to direct a drive
for funds for the erection of a $780,
900 Memorial Home for Crippled Chill
dren in memory of the late Michael
J. Bowling, who had taken a lively
interest in their behalf. The Bowling
school for crippled children in Min
neapolis was named in his honor sew
eral years ago.
Committee Is Named.
The committee appointed by Presi-
dent LieSch from the various congress
sional districts, is as follows:
First-E. K. Whiting, Owatonna.
Second-A. M. Welles, Worthington.
Third-O. J. Duane, St. Peter.
Fourth-Harrison Fuller, St. Paul.
Fifth-George Akerson, Minnea-
polls.
Sixth-Asa M. Wallace, Sank Cent
er.
Seventh Roe, Monetvideo.
Eighth-W. H. Hassing, Carlton.
Ninth-H. M. Wheelock, Fergus
Falls.
Tenth-M. S. Norelius, Lind
storm.
In connection Herewith the editors
in their respective communities
throughout the state are to act as 10
cal committeeman.
The plan for the drive proposes to
work in cooperation with the Mime
sofa Bankers Association, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, Ameri-
can Legion posts and other organiza-
tions. Full details Of the drive will
be arranged by the chairman and the
committee.
Whether the memorial is to be 10
Gated in st. Paul, Minneapolis, or else
where is to be determined.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01

DR.. A. w. Ross, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church of Redwood Falls
gave the address of the day at the
Memorial service held at Wabasso
Monday afternoon, speaking to a
crowded house.. DIR. Ross spoke of
the beautiful traditions upon which
Memorial or Decoration" Day is
founded, showing that observance of
such day is wholly unique to the
American nation. Much of the value
as well as the beauty of the custom
lies in the fact that it is wholly AM
erican without trace of sectionalism
or taint of partisanism. His address
contained a tribute to the members of
the Grand Army of the Republic,
who while they decrease in number
from year to year, still march trium-
phantly and gloriously onward in an
ever increasing army of future gen.
erations which are imbued with the
spirit shown by these veterans. It
is because these soldiers and all the
soldiers who fought after them
fought in spirit of national dem
ocracy and national preservation that
the world keeps up it's march of pro-
gress and purpose. Therefor the
function of Decoration Day, continued
the speaker, is two-fold- flowers
and orations for the dead and the mes
sage of service and sacrifice for the
living. In conclusion DR.. Ross urged
the decoration of graves with the
heart grown and sacrifice enriched
flowers of freedom, religious liberty
and the Christianity which are the
most precious symbols of past suffer-
ing and present effort.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
First Band Concert.

The first of the open air concerts
to be given by the Scenic City Band
will be given Thursday evening, June
End on the streets of Redwood Falls.
This is a free concert and all the peo-
pie Of the vicinity are invited to be
present and to hear the excellent pro-
gram which the band has prepared.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01

The members Of St. Veronicas
Guild and their families will be en-
tertained at the parish house Thurs
day afternoon, June End, Mines. 81.
P. Sanders, Parker Sanders, 81. b.
Cole and Rud Stensvad being the
hostesses of the day. ALI the MEM
bers are asked to come at three o.
clock for the usual business meeting
and the gentlemen are invited to come
later for supper.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01

Sheriff Sunde got a hunch last
week that the cellar of Chas. j. Gill
lian at Morton contained moonshine
whiskey and he made a search of the
premises with the result that a five
gallon jug half full of raisin mash
brew, and a quart of moonshine
whiskey were found. Samples of
the find were taken by the sheriff and
the same was analyzed by a chemist.
The case is still pending but viii pro-
baby be disposed of at this term of
court. Gillian is proprietor of
candy store at Morton.-Ol Times.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. w. Shoemaker
were called to New Ulm last week by
the death of Mr.. Eva, Mrs. Shoemak-
er's father, who has been confined in
a New Ulm hospital for the past ev-
eral weeks. They took the body to
the old family home at Port Washing
ton, Wis. for burial, leaving New Ulm
Friday morning.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01
NOTICE.

Reserved seats for the Commence
ment exercises at the Armory next
Friday evening will be on sale at the
Lauterbach Store at nine o'clock
Thursday morning. A charge of only
ten cents is made for reservations.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Gales and their
son, Rex and Miss LAWN drove to
Waseca Sunday where they visited
friends, returning to Redwood Falls
Monday.