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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
LOCAL CHURCH CELEBRATES FIF.
TIETH ANNIVERSARY "

Inc FIRST congregational church of
this city celebrated the fftieth ami.
versary OF the organization of the con.
gregatlon with an elaborate banquet in
the church gymnasium Thursday eve
ming OF last week, which was attended
by $50 people. The gymnasium was
prettily decorated for the occasion with
evergreens and marsh marigolds and
yellow candles ornamented the tables.
The banquet was served by the mem
bers Of the Ladies' Working Club.
/" w. e. Pen6eld was POSTMASTER. He
called upon Mrs. Elizabeth Steele,
who gave "reminiscences of the early
days of the church. Mrs. Minnie Trace
gave the church history from the time
it was organized by Rev. w. A. Cutler,
then missionary. She read letters of
greeting from Rev. Cutler, Rev. F.. A.
Sumner, Rev. W. H. North, Rev. Frank
Atkinson and Rev. Philip E., Gregory
Rev. w. c. A. Wallar, a former pastor,
was present and extended greetings in
person.
Rev. G.. R. Geer, pastor of the Metho-
st-Episcopal church, extended greet
ings from the sister churches here and
congratulated the members upon their
good work. Rev. G.. P. Merrill of Alex
andria extended greetings from tic
Central Association. R. D. Musser ga i
a short humorous talk and Mrs. L. D.
Brown gave a toast entitled ''The Next
Fifty Years. ;a@A..
Other numbers on the program in
cluded duets by Mesdames n. D. Wood
worth and Chas. Jensen, vocal solo
by Miss Laura Brannen and readings
by Miss Isabe1 Merrick. Miss Naomi
Randall played the accompaniments.
Announcement was made at the ban
quet that. special endowment fund
had been presented to the church i'll
commemora tion Of the anniversary.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
Dull DE' ! / ! FOR
EEEDl GA tie
rs q = :. = q s1lA11
LIGHTER DEMAND FOR FEEDING
' CATTLE SLOWS UP GENERAL. 81
II. CATTLE MARKET

Tuasda fadsinlr

Cattle 2,l0O. Market closing weak,
price tendency lower. Calves 2,2OO.
Closing steady to strong, best lights
mostly $500 to 1925, some up to $3.50.
Hogs 10000. Market averaging strong
to 1Oc higher, bulk better grades $1,000
to $1O.35, top SIC. IS. Sheep 800. Mar
ket tending lower. -.
South st. Paul, Mimi, May 16, 1922:
Dull demand from the country for feed
ing cattle has slowed up the general
market and while the better grades of
fat cattle and stockers and feeders are
holding steady to 25c lower, bulk Of
cattle and stockers and feeders are
holding steady to Csc lower, bulk Of
cattle are mostly SOC lower than last
weeks best time.
A few Of the fattest and best year
ling steers are selling at present at
1925 and $3.50, but practical top for
best fat heavy cattle coming here IS
$500, best load lots in this week 8
trade selling at $7.75: and $500. Bulk
of the beef steers cashed at $500 to
$3.50, with commonest kinds down
around the $3.50 mark.
Best fat young cows on the heifer
order and heifers are selling from $3.50
to $3.50 or better, with the bulk of the
butcher she stock at $3.50 to $500.
Gamers and cutters brought $500 to
$4.OO, bologna bulls 1915 to $3.50, bulk
$4.0O to $4:25. The market for veal
calves carries strong undertcne and
best lights are selling today from
$500 to 1925 with some at $3.50.
Good and choice stockers and feed
ers are scarce and moved at prices rang
ing from $3.50 to around 1925, with
bulk Of stockers and feeders $3.50 to
$6.25, few Of the commonest kinds
down around 1925. Feeding COWS are
selling largely from $3.50 to $3.50.
Hogs averaged strong to slightly
higher today, bulk Of better grades
$1,000 to $10.35, best 160. to 1S0-pound
ers $lc45. Heavy packing sows center
ed around 5000. Good pigs SOLD mostly
at $11.O0.
Sheep and lamb prices are tending
downward. Best shorn lambs are
quotable around $1,000 to $3.50, best
shorn ewes around 800. :,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
SIXTH DISTRICT BANKERS GATH
Err HERE NEXT WEEK

The Sixth District Group of the Min
nesota State Bankers Association will
hold its annual meeting in Little Falls
on Friday, May 26 The meeting Will
be held at the Elks hall, beginning at
10 a. m. At 5:15 p. NJ, a banquet will
be served for visiting bankers at the
Buckman hotel.
Chas. P. Craig, vice-president of the
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater
Association, will speak on the lake
navigation project, and R. B. Rathbun,
state superintendent of banks, will
speak on banking questions, especially
as concerning directors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
BUREAU cHAIRMEN APPoINrED
lBy. Press Committeel

w. H. Ryan, president Of the Boar
Of Commerce, has appointed the chair
men Of the various bureaus and com
mittees of the Board Of Commerce
the chairmen to select their own com
mittee members. They are as follows
Industrial K. Martin.
Civic-Charles Sylvester. r.
Traffic-George Kewel. ,...
Agricultural-P. M. Hewitt.
Mercantile-H. o. II. Munson.
Inyestigating-Val. E. Kasparek.
Committee appointments include: !
Membership-L.~O. Vessel.
Band--E. F. Brown. -.& r.. a.
: Finance-A. A. Barton. I. i.
Housing-George Anton. 2
Legislative-D. M. Cameron. ,,,.
Memorial Park-F: A. Nelson.
Convention-H. B. Smoots:
Publicity-E. B. Bergquist. &
Roads,. w. Kaliher.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
SWANVIIIE NEWS CHANGES
HANDS

L. W. Jahnke of Window, Cottonwood
county, has purchased the Swanville
News from John E., West and he took
possession Monday. Mr.. Jahnke was
formerly the publisher of the Lester
Prairie News.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

A supper for the benefit of st. Fran
els Xavier church will be given We'd
nesday, May "a, in the C. hall, First
street by the following ladies-Miss
Rosalie Richard, Mesdames A. Lemieux,
Marsh, j. Gaboury, Ray Lamont, G.
Marotte, A. Marotte, Madden, Murray,
81. Derosier, a. Grimes, G. Pratt, F. K.
Goulet, w. Gordon, Damon, I. Bates,
Ed. Fournier, ID. Richard, Jos. LaFond,
G.. ST.. Marie and Leo st. Marie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
FILINGS FOR COUNTY OFFICES

FILINGS FOR COUNTY OFFICES
Following are the filings for various
county offices made during the last
week: -
Sheriff-E. s. Tanner, Little Falls.
Clerk of Court-Richard T., Meyers,
Little Falls; A. NJ: Stoll,' present in
cumbent.
County Auditor-Chas. R. Rhoda,
Royalton. ~
Commissioner, 4th Dist.-C. A. Geer,
Royalton.
Commissioner, 5th District-David E.
Lundberg, present incumbent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Henry Gau Of Pierz, who was ar
rested on Thursday Of last week on. a
charge Of violating the state automobile
license law by driving a car on which
he had no 1922 license tags, demanded
jury trial when arraigned. The trial
was held Wednesday and he was found
guilty and fined SO and costs. Tt Is
understood that he will appeal the
40 ca sssaI
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Harry H. Williams of Oakland, Calf,
composer and motion picture director,
died the first of the week at the home
of his mother, Mrs. J. L. Williams.
Mrs. Williams is known in Little Falls,
having visited at the J. S. Guerin
home several times. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mrs. Frances Wozniak Of Swan River
is at st. Gabriel's hospital suffering
with fractured thigh, sustained when
she tripped on a wire while on her way
to church Sunday. Mrs. Wozniak is
79 years old and on account of her
age the injury is considered very ser
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

= Andrew and signor johnson, Paul
and .Lemuel Larson, Walter Muske,
Warren Doty and VIM. Butcher Of this
city were at Mile Lacs lake Monday
morning fishing. They brought back
the limit Of fine. wall-eyed pike. The
roads between this city and Mile Lacs
lake were in good shape, they stated. a
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rooney of St.
Cloud were here the first of the week
visiting friends. They were married at
Brooten on Monday of last week. Mrs.
Rooney was before her marriage Miss
Mary Egan. SheSis a graduate Of the
nurses training school Of St. Gabriel's
hospital Of this city. = -. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
In Justiic Court

g August Valentine Of Platte pleaded
guilty before Justice Gerritz Tuesdaytc 3
q charge of fsassault and battery on. the
person of his father, Nat Valenti tine.
5HeSwas fined md costs totaling
413.6O and lgiiye1 iinat etiop to1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mrs. Thompson, mother of Mrs. F.
w. Lyon Of this city, sustained frac-
ture Of the right hip joint Wednesday
evening, when she tripped on step of
the stairway in the home and fell. On
account Of her age, the injury is very
serious.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Steven Simonet and family have
moved from the Gaudet house on Third
street northeast to the residence at GIL
Third street southeast, which they re-
Gently purchased from T. F. O'Connor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Kalis will reside
on farm east Of Royalton.

Miss Mary Neisius, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Neisius Of Pierz and
Mr.. Arthur McNabb Of Little Falls
town were united in marriage Wednes-
day morning at clock at St. Jos.
eph s church, Pierz, Rev. Stiegler per-
forming the ceremony. Miss Florence
Neisius, sister of the bride, was brides.
maid, and Carl Leidenfrost, brother Of
the groom, wasN best man. A wedding
dinner was served at the home Of the
bride IS parents following the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Nabbs will reside on a
farm in gram. Mr. McNabb is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Leidenfrost. ]
Miss Elvira Swanson and Herbert
IS. Nelson, both Of this city, were united
in marriage Monday evening at
o'clock at the parsonage of the First
English Lutheran church, Rev. =. IS.
Estrem performing the ceremony fr.
Nelson IS employed e the Farmers Co
|opefa tive creamery and they 81 Zress
side is this cit
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Clifford Houston, who has been en-
ployed in a branch store Of the Mime
.apolis Shoe Company at Chisholm, has
been placed in charge Of that com
spany''s S store in Little Falls, known as
the Consumers Shoe Company, in place
Of Mike Ragalski Of Perham, who re-
signed last week Mr.. Houston is a
Morrison county boy, the son Of J. "a.
Houston Of CUSHING.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
SELL JEFFERSON HOTEL

Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Briggs have sold
the Jefferson hotel to Chas. E. Busse
of Mortified, who will take possession
June l. The new owner has been in
the restaurant business in Mortified.
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs expect to retire
from active business.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

H. n. Kattmann of the state tax
commission is at the court house this
week checking real estate transfers for
1920 and 1921, for the purpose Of Sc
curing data on valuations
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
LEGION MEETING TONIGHT

The local American Legion post will
hold special meeting at the club
rooms tonight to act on the resignation
of Richard Meyers as commander and
to consider other important business,
including the Memorial Day observ-
ance. ---.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

The state highway department has a
crew at work fixing up the river road
between this city and Royalton for
heavy traffic as that road will be used
as a detour until the trunk highway
paving is completed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

County Superintendent Sheldon calls
attention to the fact that one subject
which will be offered in the state board
examinations in the rural schools was
omitted from the programs sent to the:
teachers. That subject was elementary
citizenship The examination on same
will be given on Wednesday, May 81;
at 1880 a. m. 0 S..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Gladys, the 9-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Nelson of Dar-
ling, was operated upon for appendicl-
tbs at the Hall hospital yesterday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. e. C. Gordon celebrated
their wedding anniversary Wednesday.
They were given pleasant surprise
that evening by a number of friends at
the home Of their SON Harker.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
BAND CONCERT AT HARWHA

A benefit concert will be given by
the combined city, juvenile and lady
bands Of Little Falls next Monday eve
ming at the Harwha theatre to raise
funds to help pay for uniforms. The
members will wear their new uniforms
at this concert for the first time. The
concert will start at SIS O'Clock.
Tickets are $1.OO each,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

The Yeomen lodge of this city will
give dance for members and friends
tonight at the I. o. o. F. hall. A
lunch will be served.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
ELECTRIC POWER FOR QUARRY

ELECTRIC POWER FOK QUARRY
The quarrying plant of the .Melrose
Granite Company near Pierz Fish lake
is being equipped by electricity. The
Water Power Company Of this city is
wiring the plant and the current will be
supplied from the local company's
transmission line. The quarry has here
tofore been operated with steam power.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mrs. w. H. Muncy returned Tuesday
from Chatfeld, where she visited Mr..
Muncy. He is employed there.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

The Kensington Embroidery club
was entertained at the home Of Mrs.
J. H. Newman yesterday afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Regular meeting of the Knights of
Columbus Tuesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mrs. Anna Barnes Of Randall was a
visitor in this city Wednesday,. d.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
home after June Is at 404 Second street
southeast.

Miss Theresa Kerich, daughter of
Michael Kerich of this city, and Mr..
Joseph Weidinger Of st. Paul were
united in marriage at Sacred Heart
chusch Tuesday morning at s O'Clock,
Rev. J. P. .Altendorf performing the
ceremony. Miss Theresa Tomala Of
this city was bridesmaid and Mr.. Ed.
Kerich, cousin of the bride, was best
man. The bride wore a suit of blue
tricotine and wore corsage bouquet
Of roses and sweet peas. Miss Toma1a
wore suit Of blue serge and also wore
a corsage bouquet Of roses and sweet
peas.
Following the ceremony, wedding
breakfast was served at the home Of
the BRIDES father. The dining room
was decorated with festoons and flow
ers. s -
0ut-of-town guests present were Mrs.
Joseph Sager of st.. Paul and Mrs.
Peter Meyer of Pierz, both sisters of
the groom. W
MIR. and Mrs. Weidinger left Tuesday
afternoon for short wedding trip. Mf:
Weidinger is employed with the Great
Northern Railway Company in St. Paul,
but may locate in this city.
Miss Agnes Czech, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Czech Of Bowlus, and
Anthony Chock Of Browerville were
united in marriage Monday morning at
9 'clock at the Bowlus Catholic church,
Rev. Janski performing the ceremony.
The bride was attended by her sister
Christine and Miss Elizabeth Kisch, a
r. <4SFC. C.ES z. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

B. Adamskii died Tuesday morning at
his home in Flensburg from apoplexy.
.HesWas 792years old. Mr.. Atlamski was
born in Poland. He was one soff . the
early settlers i: the Flensburg VICINITY,
having lived there fort years The
funeral vas shel F1lensbure 6sc.
rad Hsart church ling 90
sey. osiiak okieiati
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
Died

Wen kuOWu mere, QleQ at OC. UaDr1el 5
hospital Monday from diabetes. He
was 63 years old. Mr.. Cornweu had
been i'll but a short time.
Mr.. Cornwel was born in Granville,
Wisconsin and was raised in that state.
He was married in Wisconsin to Cora
NJ. Kingsley and the family resided at
River Falls, Wis, until 1894, when
they moved to Florida. In 1896, they
came to Little Falls, where the family
resided continually ever since. Mr.
Cornwell engaged in the restaurant
business for many years in the building
now occupied by the Coyle Cafe. He
sold out and later opened restaurant
in the West hotel block on the West
side. A few years ago, he erected a
building on First street northwest, OPP
posite the n. P. depot, where his res
taurant has since been located. He con-
Quoted the business personally until a
few days ago, when he became i'll and
was taken to the hospital.
Surviving Mr.. Cornwell are four
daughters, Mrs. E. L. Gatchell and
Miss Merrie Cornwell Of this city; Mrs.
j. S. Fly and Miss Madge Cornwell OF
Minneapolis. All the children were
here at the time of their father IS death.
The funeral was held from the
Church Of Our Saviour Wednesday af'
ternoon at 3 O'Clock, Rev. A. Goodgc1
officiating. Interment was in Oakland
cemetery. Among the out-of-town
people here for the funeral were Mr.
and Mrs. Fly, Miss Madge Cornwen and
Mrs. G. K. Fuller of Minneapolis,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

Mrs. Martha Wuellner Of Belle Prai-
RE died at her home Friday from old
age. Mrs. Wuellner was born in Ger
many and came to this country in 1885.
The family located in this county twen-
ty=tWo years ago. Three sons survive,
Henry Of Pierz, Charles of Little Falls
town and G. H., who lives in the eastern
part Of the county. The funeral was
held from st. Johns Evangelical
church Tuesday morning at 10 o clock.
Rev. Denning officiating. Inter
,ment was in Oakland cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19

~ Mrs. AXE Helmerich, widow of the
late Frank Helmerich Of Darling, died
at the home of her son iHerm in Oar
ling township Sunday morning at 1880
o. clock from old age. She was SO years
old. rr.a i. - y. : s5...
Mrs. Helmerich was born in Germany
Nov. 25, 1928 and was married there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helmerich came to the
United States 20 years ago and "a
years ago located in Darling, township
in this county. Mr.: Helmerich died
about twelve years ago. s
Surviving are four sons and three
daughters. The sons are Jerry Of Ne.
braska, Andrew of Germany and Peter
and Herm of this county. The daugh.
ters live in Germany.
/ The funeral was held from the Herm
Helmerich home Monday, Rev. Louis
.Denninghoff officiating, and interment
was in the Fish lake cemetery.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-09-21

One thing more: Henry Gramont Is
going to see you after luncheon, /
think-on business. And ! want you
to be nice to him, Uncle Jachin."
Most a~ssuredly," said the other,
dryly. 81 should like to be associated
in business with that young man. The
firm would prosper"
Smiling, she hung up the receiver.
Ten minutes later, when GramOnt
and Miss Ledanois entered the wait
ing car, Hammond saw the boxes that
they carried. He stood beside the
open door, paralyzed. his eyes fas-
tened on the boxes, his mouth agape.
ITO the post office, sergeant" said
Gramont. then affected to observe his
stupefaction. "Why, what's the mat
teri"
Hammond met his ~twinkling eyes,
saw the laughter Of Lucie, and swal-
lowed hard.
"I-er-nOthing at all, cap'n," he an
swered, hoarsely. "A-little chOkin'
spell, that's Gil. Post office? Yes,
sir"
(To be ~contnued.)
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-09-21
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER during the height OF the
New Orleans carnival season joachim FeIL
wealthy though somewhat mysterious 'l'-
izcn. and Or. hnsley, are discussing a series
Of robbcrles by an individual known as the
Midnight Masqucr. who, invariably altiIed
as an nyiarur. has long doicd tn police. 10
scph Maillard, wealthy banker, Us giving a
ban that night. at which the Ma7gu"r has
threatened to appear and rob tn" guests,
Fell and Ansley, ON thcid way To the auaif'
meet a girl dressed as ~Columbiue, secminsly
known 10 Fell, but masked, who accompanies
them to the ball
CHATTER u-Lucie Ledanos. recently
the ward OF her uncle, Joseph M'l'aI', Is
the Columbiuc.
MaiIlard and "A group Of friends are held up
and robbed by The Midnight Masqucr.
CHAPTER lN-Lucie L"danois, the last
OF an old family, is in slraitcucd cIrcum-
stances. Joseph Mailiard's handling of her
funds has been unfortunate. Frl IS an ola
friend Of her parents and deeply Interested
in the girl Henry Gramont. really the
prince de GramOut, son OF "A Fr"uch rather
and an American mother, but who spuTus
the title of prince, Is cnamorcd OF Lucle ana
believes himself a not unfavored suitor
CHAPTER N.-Gramoul'S Chaufor. liam
moud, sergeant in the American army in
France. and there known to Gramont. ives
with MIN. lie was the original Midnight
Masqucr, and Gramont, for "A particular pur
pose. aftay discovering Ilammond's activities,
assumes the role. Where ammond has
been a rohbcr for financial gain, Gramont, Of
course, Is not. lie arranEcs to return the
loot to those whom he has robbed. The
Jewels and money. in individual packages,
are got ready for delivery next DAY 10 thelr
original owners. That night they are stolen
from GramoutR auto.
CHAPTER VI-Bcn Cacherre. an indivi-
dual Of unsavory character, appears to ho
associated with joachim Fell He has n pc
culiar interview with one Memphis Icy
Gumbcrts, notorious influential crook, IN
which there is significant reference TO a my5'
FERROUS boss"