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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
TWO LIVESL0ST
WHEN HOME BURNS
MRS. G. o. BURT, OLD RESIDENT OF
COUNTY AND GRANDDAUGHTER
THE VICTIMS

An extremely sad tragedy occurred
Tuesday night when Mrs. C. O. Burt,
Sc years old, one of the early settlers Of
Morrison county, and her l1-year-old
granddaughter, Marie Anderson, were
burned to death in a nre which de-
stroyed the Burt home near Lincoln.
How the fire which caused the de-
struction Of the house and the two
deaths started is unknown. A young
man named VIM. Wolf, who lives in
cottage near Fish Trap lake, was on his
way home at about midnight and he
saw blaze emitting from one corner
Of the house, He raped On the doors
but there was no response, so he went
to a neighbor for help. They called
VIM. Duerr, son-in-law Of Mrs. Burt,
but before they arrived at the place the
house was mass Of flames.
In the ruins were found the charred
bodies Of Mrs. Burt and her grand
daughter, lying together, so it is evil
dent that they were suffocated while
asleep.
Mrs. Mabel Anderson, mother Of the
little girl, is employed at the Weyer-
haeuser farm on Lake Alexander, and
she visited with her mother and daugh
ter Tuesday evening. When she bade
her little daughter goodbye she thought
that the child appeared lonesome and
she asked her if she wanted to go along
with her, to which the child answered
that she wanted to stay with her grand
mother as they were having such a good
time. To Mrs. Anderson this tragedy
is terrific blow as her husband was
killed in an explosion in Montana few
years ago.
Mrs. Burt husband was visiting at
the home of a son, Roy, in Vawter at
the time and he was overcome with
grief when informed of his wife s and
grand daughter fate. A daughter,
! Camilla Burt, who made her home with
| her parents, was visiting in Little Falls
| at the time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt lived on the old
Goerndt place near Lincoln, which farm
they had occupied for two years. Pre-
| vious to locating there they lived in
Little Falls year. They were old set
tiers of Bellevue township, living on a
! farm there for 35 years. Four years
ago they left the old farm and moved
to Royalton, where they lived for a
year.
| Surviving Mrs. Burt are her husband,
four sons and four daughters. The
sons are Arthur Of Ripon, Wis; Harry
of Little Falls; Willie Of Randall and
Roy Of Nawter. The daughters are
Mrs. Mabel Anderson, Mrs. VIM. Duerr
and Mrs. August Smith and Miss Cam
lila Burt, all Of Lincoln.
Funeral services were held at the
Duerr home near Lincoln yesterday af-
| ternoon at l O'Clock. The remains
were taken to Royalton for interment
and short service was held at the
grave there. Many people from Lit
! tie Falls and Lincoln attended the fun
eral.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
new COOPERATIVE J,
CREAMERY ASSN
FARMERS OF PIERZ, GRANITE AND
HILLNIAN TOWNSHIPS
ORGANIZE 80.

Farmers of Pierz, Granite and Hill
man townships, at a meeting Tuesday
evening, organized temporarily for the
purpose Of forming cooperative
creamery association. The meeting
was held at the school house in section
"a, Granite township, and was well at
tended.
Officers were elected as follows. Pres.
ident, Jacob Nohner; vice-president,
John Waytasek; secretary, John Kaps-
ner; treasurer, Walter ~Litke; directors,
John Tomala, Alois Medek and Henry
Volter.
At the meeting the committee On orr
ganization reported that 100 shares
of stock had already been solicited at
$25 each and 542 cows had been prom
ised. AS soon as sufficient funds are
raised the association will be incorpor-
ated.
Preliminary steps were taken at the
meeting for the erection of the cream
cry building. It is planned to erect a
freproof structure and plans are to To-
cate the creamery on the bank of Hill
man creek in section ! or s, Hillman
township. This is but short distance
from the 500 line and it is understood
that the 500 Line company has prom
ised to put in siding for the cream
cry. Jacob Nohner, John Tomala,
Walter Litke and Alois Medek were
appointed as building committee and
they will make trip through the
county next Monday to inspect the var
ious creameries.
c. B. Campbell, representative in this
district for the Minnesota Cooperative
Creamery association, was present at
the meeting and gave talk on what
is required in starting creamery,
namely demand; supply. financing and
leadership.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
HISTORIC PAGEANT
AT COUNTY FAIR
EVENTS FROM PIONEER DAYS TO
THE PRESENT TIME WILL BE
DEPICTED.

A mammoth historic pageant depict
ing the history Of Morrison county
from the time of it's early settlement
down through the interesting periods
to the present day will be the main
feature for the last two evenings of
the Morrison county fair to be held In
Little Falls August 20, 80 and 81.
This will be the first time in the his
tory of the county that it's development
will be visualized in this manner. To
stage this mammoth spectacle will
necessitate a personnel Of approximate
ly four hundred people, fifty horses,
complete scenic environment and hun
dreds Of costumes. Local talent will be
used for the production and there will
be a cast and chorus.
Every character and event which has
helped to make history in this county
will be produced or impersonated for
this pageant. Morrison county is rich
in historical lore, which insures a splen-
did production.
Indian episodes connected with the
pioneer days will constitute the first
period to be depicted. The scenes will
Oo oo u uo w AlstOIy as IL Will NC poS-
sible to make them. The second period
will portray the Civil war days, with
all accompanying characteristics. Then
will come the Spanish-American war
period and the World War period and
finally the present time. In the last
will be shown the gifts that this county
has contributed to the world along the
lines of art, science, agriculture, re-
ligion, machinery, music, politics, ETC.,
all symbolized.
The fair association realizes the size
Of this undertaking but anticipates the
cooperation of every merchant and citi-
zen to make it a success. The directors
and assistants are expected to arrive
here On Tuesday, Aug. IS to commence
with rehearsals. All old settlers who
have local events which the committee
may have overlooked are asked to con-
fer with the officials Of the association
in order that the pageant may be com,
Dlete in every DETAIL
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
DOLLAR BREAK IN
THE HOG MARKET
kPRICES SHOW SEVERE DROP
COMPARED WITH
! YEAR AGO
(By U. s. Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics and MINI. Department of
Agriculture)
TUESDAYS Closing

Cattle 2,4OO. Better offerings killing
cattle steady, others weak to 25c lower,
stockers and feeders steady to strong.
Calves 1900. Mostly Csc higher, bulk
best lights 1925. Hogs $500. Market
25 to soc lower, range $500 to $9.4O,
bulk $3.50 to 1925. Sheep 1900. Weak
to 25c lower.
South St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 8, 1922: {:
Heavy cattle receipts here and else
where with dull markets for dressed
beef caused killing classes of cattle to
sell on slow market at steady to 25c
lower prices, while stockers and feeders
held steady to strong under the inf.-
ence of good country demand. Prac-
tically no dryfeds are coming but one
load of yearling steers and heifers Of
this kind Of good grade averaging 706
pounds sold at $9.35. Common to me-
dium grass-fat steers sold from $3.50 to
$500 with the bulk at 5000 to $70O.
Butcher cows and heifers sold from
1915 to $3.50 or weak to 25c lower
than last weeks close, with a few of
the better offerings for young cows and
straight heifers selling on up to 800
or $3.50 at about steady rates: Can
ners and cutters sold largely at $3.50 to
$3.50, and bologna bulls from $500 to
1913, or weak to 25c lower than at the
weeks opening. Prices of veal calves
were boosted around 25c today, regain
ing about half of yesterdays loss, with
best light selling at 1915 to 1915 and
bulk at 1925.
Demand for stockers and feeders con-
tinues good and liberal offerings of
these sold at steady to strong prices,
ranging from $3.50 to 1925, bulk of
sales $500 to $6.25.
Trade in hogs has been featured by a
dollar break during the past weeh,
range today $500 to $9.40, bulk $3.50
to 1925, good pigs $3.50.
Best lambs cashed at $1100 or 75c to
$1.00 lower than week ago, seconds
going mostly at $3.50. Fat native ewes
ranged largely from $500 to $6.25,
heavy kinds at the bottom.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
PETERSON PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL
BOARD.

Nels J. Peterson is the new president
of the Little Falls school board Of
education. He was elected to head the
board at the organization meeting Sat-
urday evening.
L. E. Richard, who holds over as
member of the board, H. L. Rethmeier
having chosen not to qualify, was re-
elected secretary. S. G. Vasaly was
reelected treasurer. The bond Of the
treasurer was fixed at $4,000. The
salary of the secretary was fixed at
$270 per year and the treasurer at $3.50
per year.
Several new teachers were elected
and the designations Of the two, Miss
Bessie Dewey and Miss Maud Griffin,
were accepted.
The clerk was instructed to advertise
for bids for transporting pupils from
the consolidated district.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
WILL IMPROVE
GRANITE PLANT
NEW OWNERS OF PEERLESS
COMPANY WILL ENLARGE SHED
AND DEVELOP QUARRY

Extensive improvements in the local
finishing plant and at the quarry are
contemplated by the new owners Of the
Peerless Granite Company of this city.
Some additions to the equipment may
be made this fall but the greater part
of the improvements will be made next
spring.
w. j. Bohmer, of st. Cloud, one Of
the new owners, was here this week
looking after matters connected with
the local plant, and he stated that it
is the intention of the company to en-
large the finishing shed to almost
double it's present size next spring and
to put in additional equipment for
heavier work. The present equipment
at the quarry is inadequate and too
light and this will be replaced with
heavier equipment. The company expects
to make thorough test of the black
granite deposits in the quarry. Six to
seven men will be employed in the fin
ishing shed this fall and next spring g
the force will be increased.
The officers Of the new company are
W. J. BONNER, president; John Lucke-
meyer, ice-president and treasurer;
and j. H. Reed, secretary, all Of St..
Cloud. Joe Diedrich of St. Cloud is
here and will have charge of the plant.
He will move his family here as soon
as he can secure suitable quarters.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
TREATS TOWNS ALIKE; MAP
LISTS ONLY 25O.

Minnesota cities and villages, in
cluding Little Falls and numbering
nearly 1,4o0, all desiring places on high
way maps and many asking special
designations for free camps, parks and
other tourist attractions, the state high
way department was obliged to limit
those On the trunk route map to towns
named in good roads Amendment Mol.
This answer to scores Of inquiries is
given in new bulletin from the high
way department.. Map makers advised
that all cities and villages could not
well be located on that kind Of map
and finally a limit based on towns nam
ed in the amendment was placed on
the map of the trunk system.
Highway Commissioner c. NJ. Bah
cock plans later to issue another high
way map the bulletin adds, which
will name all towns and also many i'm
portant roads besides trunk routes.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
WANTS JAIL TERM
FOR ALL WINTER
TENENKO NOT KEEN ON HAVING
FREEDOM DURING THE
COLD WEATHER

Peter Tenenko, horse trader and self
styltd "hard boiled guy,' now serving
Jail sentence in the Stearns county
Jail for carrying concealed weapons
with intent to use them, is disappointed
because Judge Roeser gave him such
short sentence.
Tenenko was taken to st. Cloud
Wednesday by Sheriff Felix, accom-
panied by County Attorney Cameron,
Clerk of Court Stoll and Atty. E. F..
Shaw, attorney for the defendant, and
was brought before Judge Roeser. He
pleaded guilty to the charge stated
above and Judge Roeser sentenced him,
a fine of 5000 or four months in jail.
Unable to pay the fine, the judge
ordered him confined in the new Stearns
county Jail, the Morrison county jail
not being fit for use. Tenenko thou ght
for moment and then he said "That
means l will be thrown out in Decem-
Der and have no coat and only straw
hat. Make it eight months, judge.' -
But the judge declined. Then Tenenko
asked if he couldn't 60 to the state
prison or reformatory instead but the
judge informed him that the law speci-
fed fine or Jail sentence for this
crime, hence there was no choice.
Whereupon Tenenko acquiesed but hint
ed that when realeased in December
he would at once do something to put
him back in Jail for the remainder Of
the winter.
Tenenko has the distinction of being
the first prisoner to occupy the new
Stearns county Jail, one of the finest in
Minnesota. He didn't know that when
he pleaded for a longer sentence, how
ever, or he might have asked the Judge
to give him the limit, year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
ROAD ADC0NTRACTS LET
AT OLD Low PRICES
NO ADVANCE UNDER PLAN TO
AVOID TAKING LABOR IN
HARVEST TIME.

Bargain prices continued in highway
mprovements-nearly $50 miles OF
graveling, 100 miles of grading, miles
of guard rail, bridges and minor items
in the late season state program-on
which tentative contract awards were
nnounced this week by Charles NJ.
Babcock, state highway commissioner.
Bids were on the same low levels as
at previous lettings, in spite Of the
increased labor demand for harvest,
says the highway bulletin. Keen COM
petition was shown in the average of
25 bids on each project, the number
running up to 50 On one job. News
paper announcements Of the lettings
were credited by Mr.. Babcock with at
tracing many bidders and helping to
keep prices down. Aside from the
lowest bids, however, there was evil
dence of advances in road-building
figures. Unit prices were 1928 cents
on grading, 1926 on graveling, $2.07
on small paving jobs, and AZ cents a
foot on guard rail. The road prices
are on the previous averages and the
guard rail average is 10 cents a foot
cheaper than ordinarily paid by coun-
ties.
John H. Mullen, assistant commits
sioner and chief highway engineer, said
work will be pushed on all construction,
especially after harvest is over. Grad
ing contractors are signing up to estab-
lish camps and get work well under
way before freeze-up and those on
graveling and guardrail are expected to
finish before the next season of heavy
travel on the highways.
The object Of speeding new con-
struction is two-fold: to open the high
way improvements for public use as
early as possible and to keep Mime
sofa in first place among the states for
total completed mileage of federal aid
roads.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
Comfy BOARD AUTHORIZES
EXECUTION OF BONDS.

At a special meeting Tuesday the
board of county commissioners author
lied the chairman of the county board
and the county auditor to formally ex-
ecute the 100000 road bonds issued
for the hardsurfa cling Of Trunk High
way No. p from Royalton to Belle
Prairie, and to deliver said bonds to
the purchasers.
+ A certificate Of reimbursement was
sent the county by the state highway
department, whereby the state will re-
imburse the county for the money thus
expended, out Of the trunk highway
fund as provided by law.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
BIG PICNIC AT BELLE PRAIRIE
SUNDAY.

A big picnic will be held on the
grounds of the Church Of the Holy
Family, Belle Prairie. next Sunday,
August Is, to raise funds for the church
and school. Committees in charge are
making preparations for handling one
of the biggest crowds ever assembled
there.
The picnic will begin with a man.
moth dinner. Tickets for the dinner
are so cents for adults and 25 cents
for children. After the dinner there
will be program Of sports and other
amusements, an address by G. Rosen-
meier of Little Falls and a concert by
the Little Falls Juvenile band.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
HIGHWAY OFFICIALS PASS THE
BUCK

Officials of the state highway depart
ment, in letter to Secretary Lucas Of
the Board Of Commerce, biames the Lit
tie Falls officials for the condition Of
Broadway west, stating that the street
was torn up at the instance of 80 the
street commissioner here as the crew
had orders only to level up the rough
spots. Instead of this the entire street
to the city limits was scarifed and after
the big rocks were taken out and the
street leveled up it was abandoned. At
present the street is worse than ever,
being nothing but a mass of loose
crushed rock which everybody avoids.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
RIFLE CLUBS AFTER MEMBERS
HAS SECURED RANGE

Organization OF the Little Falls Rifle
club, which we'll be affiliated with the
national rifle association, is progress
ing nicely. The officers Of the club are
o. L. Berlie, president; W. H. Clute,
vice president; Ed. Porten, secretary;
VIM. Batters, treasurer; Fred Larson,
executive officer.
At a meeting Of the club Tuesday
evening J. NJ. Totten, H. Friesinger,
Ray Rasicot and DR.. J. H. Flolid were
appointed as membership committee.
A membership of l50 more is look
ed for. The dues for the first year has
been fixed at 50.
A suitable location for the rifle
range has already been secured, namely
the Sprandel property west Of the city.
Upon the club complying with GER
tain requirements the government fur
nishes initial equipment for the range
which includes two rifles, targets, 320
rounds Of ammunition for each member
and other necessary equipment. After
the first year additional equipment in
the way Of rifles, etc., is available.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
HADWARE MEN TO MEET HERE
AUGUST 20.

The Minnesota Retail Dealers AS
sociation has called district meeting
to be held in Little Falls on Tuesday,
August 20. Practical demonstrations
will be given and there will be gen
eral discussion Of matters affecting the
dealers, such as accounts, advertising,
collections, credits, window displays,
etc. From 35 to 40 dealers are expect
ed to attend and they will be the guests
of the local hardware dealers. A ban
quet will be rendered the visitors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
Died

Mrs. Betsy. Pritchard, wife of the
late Thomas Pritchard of Clough, died
Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock at
the home of her son Thomas in Clough
from complication of diseases, after
an illness extending over periou of
two years. He was 70 years old.
M rs. Pritchard was born in New York
June 26, 1843. She was an old resident
Of this county and was well known in
the community in which. she lived.
Surviving are the son Thomas and a
daughter, Mrs. Edna Rolf, also Of
Clough township.
: The funeral was held at Ft. Ripley
yesterday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, and
interment was in the Ft. Ripley GENE
terry.
L. Richardson of Little Falls died at
Aberdeen, s. D., on Thursday Of last
week from pleuro-pneumonia, after a
brief illness. Mr.. Richardson went out
to work in the harvest fields and had
been out there but six days. He was
35 years old.
The remains we're brought to- Little
Falls and the funeral was held from
the Church Of the Holy Family, Belle
Prairie, Monday morning at 10 o'clock
Rev. Pellet officiating. Interment was
in the church cemetery. s
Surviving is his wife, who before
her marriage was Miss Page. She is
living with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Page Of this city. 55s.
Mrs. Lena johnson, mother Of James
johnson Of Elmdale, died Tuesday
afternoon sc her home i'm Elmdale
township, after an Illness Of several
months The funeral was held mt Up
sa1a yastald ffttsrnoo. and ii1terment
|Mas 81 that placs.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
Open Season for Game
dates Incluslve)


Moose, Deer-November 10th to
November 20th.
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Gallinules,
Jacksnipe and Yellowlegs- -Septela-
Der 10Th to December 31st.
Quail. Partridge or Ruffed Grouse
October 18th to November 30th.
Doves-September 10th to October
list. Woodcock-October 1st to Nov
ember 30th.
Rails-september 10Th to Noven-
Der 30th.
Marten, Fisher, Mink, Muskrat--
December 1st 60 March 31st.
Gray, Black o: Fox Squirrel, Snow
shoe Rabbit, Raccoon-October 15tl
to March 1st
No Open Season
Elk, Caribou, Beaver, Otter, Shore
Birds (Other than Jacksnipe and
Yellowlegs), Plover, Wood Duck,
Harmless Birds. Swan, Cranes, Cur
lew, Grebes, Prairie Chicken and
Sharp-tailed Grouse.
Injurious Birds
MAY be killed at any time) Black
birds, Crows, English Sparrows,
Sharp-shinned Hawks, Great Horned
Owls, Cooper Hawks, Goshawks.
Bag limits
Deer or Moose-One deer or One
male, Antlered Moose
Waterfowl-Ducks, Is per day, As in
possession. Geese, per day, 5 in
possession. Other Waterfowl, Is per
day, As in possession of any or all
combined, of which not more than
five shall be Geese.
Quail 10 per day, 20 in posses
sion. Season lir1it 80.
Dove, Woodcock-9 per day. Sea
son limit 80.
Partridge or Ruffed Grouse-5 per
day, 20 in possession. Season limit
80.
Sale Of Game
Prohibited at all times, except as
to fur-bearing animals.
Shipment of Game
Prohibited, except on license cou
pom. Licensee may ship to himself
at place of residence. Residents
Bag limit of big game and As game
birds in three shipments OF. Is birds
each, of which Is shall be Water
fowl. Non-rasidents-Bag limit 'ot
big game and 25 game birds.
Wild animals, lawfully taken and
had in possession outside this state
may be imported and had in posses
sion at any time upon proof thai
they have been lawfully taken, pro
1ided retaining tags are obtained anc
attached thereto
License Provisions
Resident Small Game License
500, required of all persons over i
years of age, except of reside dent hunt
ing on home farm .arge Game Il
cense s.. 90. rsquire sof everybody;
(Oontil
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
NEW CAMP GROUND DIRECTORY
TO BE PUBLISHED.

The United States Touring Informa-
ton Bureau Of Waterloo, Ia, which pub
,lished the first camp ground dire ctory:
and highway map Of the United States,
announces that plans are being made
for printing bigger and better edition
for 1923, the first edition having been
exhausted. More than 1000 camping
grounds and facilities will be listed,
also guide to the best hotels and lead
ing garages in all towns where there
are camping grounds.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
GUILD PARTY ENJOYED
Press Committee J

IICSo CUlIuIII LttJ
Over $50 ladies were delightfully."- en-
tertained at a progressive bridge and
"500' party, given by the members OF
the Women's Guild at the Little Elk
pavilion Tuesday afternoon. A deli
cious lunch was served at the close of
the games. Especially do the ladies
of the Guild wish to express through
their president, the appreciation we
feel toward our friends of other groups
in the city, who so cheerfully responded
to our invitations to join us in the
pleasures Of the afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11
The premium books for the coming
county fair are being mailed out by
G. T.. Lucas, secretary. .ssS

The Misses Esther and Mildred Peter
son of Spokane, Wash, who have been
visiting at the John b N. Sandstrom
home, left Thursday for Escanaba,
Mich and other points where they Will
visit, before retnrning home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-11

Mis- Mayme Feuger entertained We'd
nesdHy evening at her home at parcel
shower for Miss Esther Anderson,a "a bride
pink and white, the color scheme being
carried out in the refreshments The
evening was spent in playing cards