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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
NEXT LEGION DISTRICT MEETING
IN LITTLE FALLS

|. Little Falls was chosen as the place
for the 1923 annual convention of the
American Legion, Sixth District, at the
annual meeting in St. Cloud last Mon
day. E. v. Wetzel Of this city was
elected vice-president for the district
comprising Morrison, Crow Wing and
Aitkin counties, and DR.. H. L. Lamb OF
this city was elected county president
for Morrison county. B. H. Saunders
of Wadena was elected district presl-
dent.
The convention went on record as fa-
voring the location Of the Tenth Dis
trict veterans hospital at st. Cloud.
This was done, it was said, to show that
the objections raised by State Com
mander VanDyke did not represent the
voice of the Minnesota American Le-
gion assan organization but his personal
opinion.
A resolution was passed by the cen
vention extending the wishes of the
Legion for the speedy recovery Of Ar
chic Fl. Vernon Of Little Falls, former
state commander. who is i'll with pneu'
monia.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
PAVING CREW TO BE HERE IN
TEN DAYS

The McCree- -MO0S Company is now
moving paving equipment to Little
Falls preparatory to starting work here.
A central mixing plant will be set up
just north Of the city, near where the
General Contracting Company had its
bituiithic plant, and the plan is to
pave both ways o>1r@s, Little Falls right
from the start. Porta bic mixing plants
will be located at Belle Prairie and
near the 500 br,dg:, south of the city.
1t is expected that work will be started
here in about ton days.
At present paving IS completed from
St. Cloud through Sauk Rapids and
part of the way to Sartell. There is a
short stretch north Of Sartell that has
not been paved but aside from that the
paving is completed to Royalton. A
crew is now putting down the pavement
in Royalton village. North Of Royal
ton there is a strip Of about mile on
which work is about to start and be-
yond that to within three-fourths of
a mile of the 500 bridge the paving is
finished. None has been laid above that
point.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
SPEAKERS SECURED FOR PAVING
CELEBRATION

Several prominent persons have been
secured as speakers for the big paving
celebration to be held in Little Falls
upon the completion Of the hard-surfac-
ing Of Trunk Highway No. q from st.
Cloud to this city. The committee on
arrangements has received replies from
Louis L. Collins, lieutenant governor,
G. M. Babcock, state highway commits
sioner, Mayors Leach of Minneapolis
and Nelson of st. Paul and Anna D.
Oleson, democratic candidate for Unit
ed States senator from Minnesota, ac-
cepting the invitation to speak at the
celebration. Gov. Preus and Senator F..
B. Kellogg have also been invited but
they have not given definite answers.
The tentative celebration plans call
for q monster parade with historic
floats; paving dedication program; lun-
cheon for visitors; pavement dance, etc.
No definite date has been fixed for the
celebration as this is contingent on the
completion of the paving, but based on
present progress it is believed the event
will take place about the first Of Octo-
Der.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04

grets. A resolution to that effect being
printed in the commissioner proceed
ings.
Leo J. Billstein, who has been de-
putty auditor since Mr.. McNairy was
first elected to that office, was unani-
mously appointed to fill the unexpired
term.
Mr.. McNairy has been in the audi
tors office for twenty years, serving as
deputy auditor under William Butler
for eight years. He served three four
year terms as county auditor, being
elected the last two times without op-
position. Mr.. McNairy has purchased
small ranch near Los Angeles, Calf,
and the family will leave for their new
home early in September. Mr.. Nc
Marry will engage in poultry raising.
The departure of the family from Lit
tie Falls will be sincerely regretted by
all.
Mr.. Billstein, who will succeed Mr..
McNairy as county auditor, is very
well known in the county. He is thor
oughly familiar with the duties If the
office and is thoroughly capable to
handle them. He is candidate for
election to that office at the general
election in November.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
BIG !. DEMAND E En- ||'l.|| J! !. F0Rl R
FEEDER ] ] ] y ] / CATTLE :.
CATTLE AND HOGS MOVE STEADY
TO STRONG RATES SHEEP
STEADY
(By U. S. Bureau Of Agricultural
Economics and Minnesota Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Tuesdays Closing

Cattle 1900. Market generally steady
to strong. Calves 1900. Strong to 25c
higher. Best lights largely $3.50. Hogs
$500. Market steady to strong, bulk
$3.50 to $1,000. Sheep 500. Lambs
strong to Csc higher, sheep steady.
South st. Paut, MIMI, August l,
1922:-A big demand for stockers and
feeders tended to feature the cattle
trade and helped maintain values OF
killing cattle. With receipts compare
lively light here and elsewhere at the
weeks opening, killing classes sold
generally steady to strong. Practically
no dryfeds were offered in this week S
trade but medium and good grades of
these are quotable from $7.75 to $3.50
with strictly choice dryfeds quotable
somewhat higher. Bulk Of beef steers
here this week were of the grass fat
variety and of common grade, which
sold from $3.50 to $500 for the most
part, few of the best offerings 1925
to $7.75..
Grass fat butcher cows and heifers
sold largely from 1915 to $500, best
fat young cows on the heifer order up
to $500 and straight lightweight he1t'
ers up to $500. Gamers and cutters
sold largely at $3.50 to $3.75, bologna
bulls 1925 to 400. Best light veal
calves today brought $500 to 5000,
bulk at $3.50, seconds $4.00 to $500.
Receipts include large numbers of
stockers and feeders which are finding
a country outlet at prices ranging from
$3.50 to $7.25, good and choice kinds
$6.25 to 1925, common and medium
grades largely $4.00 to $500.
Hogs moved at steady to strong
prices, ranging from 800 to $1O.25,
bulk of sales $3.50 to $1,000, good pigs
$l0.35 or better. Bulk of better grades
native lambs sold today from $1l.75 to
$1,000 or strong to 25c higher, seconds
mostly $3.50. Good light native ewes
largely $3.50, heavies down to $500.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
Died

Austin Grimes of this city, veteran
employe of the Northern Pacific Rail
way Company, died Wednesday morn
ing at 6:20 at St. Gabriel's hospital.
Mr.. Grimes contracted an infection in
one hand about three weeks ago. Two
weeks ago he spent the weekend at
Birch lake with his family and on Mon
day, while returning from the lake, he
suffered stroke Of paralysis, the Sec
ond in two years. He was taken to ST.
Gabriel's hospital where he recovered
the use of his limbs. His weakened con-
dition, together with the severe infec-
tion of the hand, were too much, how
ever and the end came Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. Grimes was born in Broken,
Ont, Can, March 18, 1859. He came to
Little Falls over thirty years ago from
Ward Springs and resided here contin-
ually ever since. Mr.. Grimes was in the
continuous service of the Northern
Pacific for over forty years and was
roadmaster at this point at the time
Of death, having held that position for
many years. He was identified with
the early development Of the Northern
Pacific in this section, having charge Of
the construction Of the branch line
from Little Falls to Morris, the Staples
cutoff, the Fergus Falls branch and
some trackage in Nortk Dakota.
Surviving are his wife, four sons,
Leo, Harold, Walter and Joseph, and
three daughters, Aileen, Eva and Ber-
nadette. Il He also leaves two brothers,
Michael Grimes Of Estavan, Sask., Can,
and Patrick Grimes Of Ward Spring.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at $50 Q clock from st. Fran
els Xavier church, Rev. Bergeron Off
ciating, and interment will be in Sacred
Heart cemetery. 81. !.
5 Several officials Of the Northern Pa
cidc Railway company will attend the
funeral
NJ: Crimes vas q member of the
lknights of {,olumbus and Catholc Or
der of Forester
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
EXPERT NIARKSMEN AT COUNTY
FAIR

Charles L. Flanagan, one of the
worlds greatest marksmen, who is a
representative of the Peters Cartridge
Company, will come to Little Falls
to give exhibitions in fancy shooting
at. the county fair on August 80 and
81. His exhibition includes fancy aer-
ial shooting. with rife and shotgun and
aerial shooting from moving automo.
bile. j. H. Stair, champion trap shoot
er, who is sales manager for the Peters
Company in this state, may also give
exhibitions at the fair. He has been
here before and is known to many To-
cal sportsmen.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
PIERz CREAMERY BURNED

Fire Sunday morning caused the
destruction of the frame building and
most of the contents Of the Pierz Cream
cry Company. The blaze had & good
start when discovered BIT the .ounteer
fire d artrent CT Pierz village ex-
tingulsned the hiaze in time to prevent
the walls from collapsing. The fire
caused loss of approximately $4,000.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
association held a meeting Tuesday
evening and decided to erect a new
creamery building as soon as possible.
A committee was appointed to secure
plans for same and another meeting
will be held soon to consider these plans.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
CALL FOR REDEMPTION OF 1922
% VICTORY NOTES

A. w. Mellon, secretary of the Unit
ed States Treasury, has issued no.
tice to holders of Victory AZ per cent
Notes, Of call for redemption of these
notes on December Is, 1922. These
notes are known as United States of
America Gold Notes of 1929 bearing
the~distinguishing letters A, B, G, D,
E or F prefxed to the serial numbers.
Detailed information as to presenta-
tion and surrender of these notes for
redemption is given in Treasury De-
partment Circular No. 299, which may
be obtained from Division of Loans
and Currency, Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C., or from any federal
reserve bank. Interest on these notes
ceases December Is, 1922.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
.BOWLUS BANKER
DROWNED | IN LAKE ;
G.. A. SCHAEFER LOST LIFE IN
PELICAN LAKE, IN STEARNS
COUNTY

George A. Schaefer, cashier of the
Morrison County State bank at Bow
lus, was drowned in Pelican lake, near
st. Anna, stearns county, Saturday
morning, while in swimming. It is be-
leved that he was seized with cramps
MI. Schaefer and family were at the
>. B. Surma summer resort on Pelican
lake for their vacation.
Mr.. Schaefer went out for his usual
morning swim at about 8 clock in the
morning. Mr.. Surma was in a boat
! nearby and he heard Mr.. Schaefer call
for help Whereupon he sank. When Mr.
surma reached Schaefer he went down
for the second time and Mr.. Surma
could not get hold Of him. The body
did not come up a third time.
Help was Immediately summoned. A
A. Barton Of Little Falls, a director
of the Bowlus bank, was notified, and
he went down there with graphing
hooks. The body was recovered about
| three hours later by Walter Heide, sta
tion agent at Bowlus, who located il
by diving. Efforts were made at re-
| suscitation.
Mr. Schaefer was born and raised in
Albany, Stearns county. He was q
graduate of st. Johns university OF
Collegeville. Since March, 1913, he has
been employed in the Morrison County
State bank Of Bowlus. He was made
cashier in 1920 when IA. A. Barton
resigned to enter the banking business
in Little Falls. Mr.. Schaefer was well
known and highly thought Of by al
acquaintances.
Surviving are his wife and two chill
dren and his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George NJ. Schaefer Of Albany. The
funeral was held at Albany Tuesday
morning and interment was at that
nlace
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
DECISION IN KRYsr0sEK CASE

Judge c. A. Nye in a decision filed
with Clerk of Court Stoll finds for the
plaintiff in the case Of Mary Krysto-
SEX VS.. Urban Krystosek and Frank
j. Kopacz, an action to collect prom
issory note for $4,000, which was tried
at the last term Of district court here.
The judge holds that the plaintiff is
the rightful owner Of the land involved
and he orders Urban Krystosek, de-
fendant, to turn same over to the plain
tiff free and clear of all claims; said
Urban Krystosek also to pay to the
plaintiff on or before October 2, 1922
the sum Of $4,000 and any taxes on
the land, together with costs and dis
bursements. The judge holds further
that Frank J. Kopacz has no right or
title to the land but he is granted re-
demption privilege to October 16, 1922,
upon payment to plaintiff Of $5,0oo.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04

Sauk Center, Minn., Aug. 2:-Two
men suspected Of completely in the
murder of Village Marshal George Will
iams at Long Prairie Saturday morn
ing were held in the city Jail tonight
under close guard.
National guardsmen captured the
suspects in the woods east Of Sauz
Center late today after firing dozen
shots to show tho men the futility OF
their attempts to escape.
Fca airing the men would be lynche
if returned to Long Prairie, it was de-
cided to hold them in the Sauk Center
Jail, with a dozen guardsmen on watch
around the Jail and hundred more
within ready distance.
Fifteen guardsmen under Captain
Roy Scott went to Cedar lake, six
miles east Of Sauk Center, in the after
noon, searching for two men reported
to have been seen by two farmers.
Finding the men on the lake border,
they showed signs Of resistance and
| captured them.
Two revolvers and ammunition were
found nearby IN the woods.
One man said he was Frank Rear.
don, 1888 Nicollet avenue; Minneapolis,
machinist at the 500 shops. He de-
MED his completely IN the murder, but
refused to reveal his whereabouts the
night it was committed. His compan-
ion would not divulge his name. Sur.
geons found wound in his back, three
or four days old, which might have
been caused by Marshal Williams
when he discharged his pistol as he
fell off the bandit automobile.
! Marshal Williams was killed Satur-
day morning when he attempted to in
tercept gang Of bandits on the Long
Prairie river bridge fleeing after an
unsuccessful attempt to hold up the
First State bank, Hewitt, Todd county
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
WATER POWER COMPANY EN-
PLOYE BADLY BURNED

Ole Austinson Of Long Prairie, dis
trict superintendent for the Little
Falls Water Power Company, on We'd
nesday sustained burns that may prove
fatal, as the result of coming in con-
tact with high tension line wire with
voltage Of $4,000. The accident oc-
Cured at sub-station, where he was
trying to locate some trouble.
Austinson's entire right arm was
burned to a crisp and the left arm was
burned below the elbow. He was also
burned on the head, chest and on the
ankles and heels.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
. Married

Miss Bethel Willette Of Little Falls
and Paul Ringwelski Of Minneapolis,
formerly Of this city, were united in
marriage Monday morning at O'Clock
at st. Francis Xavier church, Rev. Ber-
geron performing the ceremony. Miss
Celia Shypritt was bridesmaid and John
Ringwelski was best man. After the
ceremony wedding breakfast was
served at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theo. Rekowski, Seventh street south
east. Both bride and groom are well
known in Little Falls. The bride was
employed in the office Of. the Sylvester
Nichols Company for several years.
Mr.. Ringwelski has lived here for 4
number Of years. he is now employed
il Minneapolis. The couple will reside
at 5453 Longfellow avenue, Minneapolis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
LONG PRAIRIE
MARSHAL KILLED
GEO. WILLIAMS SHOT BY BANK
BANDITS-TWO SUSPECTS
CAPTURED

George Williams, so years old, vii
lage marshal at Long Prairie, was in
stantly killed Saturday morning at
about 3 O'Clock as he attempted to cap
ture several bandits who had attempt
ed to rob a bank at Hewitt. Deputy
Sheriff Adams of Todd county who
was with Williams at the time, fred a
score of shots at the bandits, who es-
capped into the woods. Posses were or.
ganized throughout the entire sur
rounding country and a systematic
search was made for the bandits and
two suspected men, stated in another
article, were taken near Sauk Centre.
The bandits were frustrated in an
attempt to rob the First State bank
at Hewitt, 25 miles from Long Prairie,
by party Of young people returning
from a dance. They notified the au-
rhorities at Long Prairie that the
bandits were headed that way in an
automobile and Marshal Williams
and Deputy Sheriff Adams drove out
to the bridge on the main road from
Hewitt to capture them. They placed
their car across the roadway on the
bridge to prevent the car from passing
and when the bandits approached Mar
shall Williams ran up to the car and
commanded them to halt. One of the
bandits replied with a shot which
struck Williams in the mouth and
killed him instantly. Adams opened
fire on the men, who escaped from the
car into the woods. The car occupied
by the bandits contained several rifles,
shot-guns and quantity Of ammuni-
tion. At Hewitt they had cut all
telegraph and telephone wires leading
into the village except one to Long
Prairie, which they missed.
Within an hour after the Staying Of
Marshal Williams an organized search
for the bandits, believed to be four IN
number, was under way, and the man
hunt continued for several days, with
out success. All vehicles were stopped.
In one case car failed to stop at the
command to halt and a woman in the
car, Mrs. A. Hinnencamp of Melrose,
was seriously wounded by member
Of the posse.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
COUNTY FAIRS
MUST MERGE
COUNTY APPROPRIATION CONDI
TIONAL ON MOTLEY AND LIT
TILE FALLS FAIRS UNITING

County board met Tuesday in regular
session with all members present.
Report of board Of audit was ap-
proved.
On July 18th, bids were received and
opened for the construction of bridge
No. 37S7 and awarded to O'Brien and
Cochran for $3,6O9.96. O'Brien and
Cochrane have failed to enter into con-
tract with the county and furnish a
bond as the law directs the certified
check was forfeited to the county OF
Morrison. The auditor was authorized
to reauvertise for said bridge No.
37S7.
One thousand dollars was hereby ap-
propriated to aid Morrison County
Agricultural fairs, $4,000 to be paid
each to Little Falls and Motley asso-
Citations provided that papers are fled
with the county auditor showing that
the said fair association of Motley has
consolidated with the association Of
Little Falls so that in the future years
there will be but one county fair and
said future fair to be held at Little
Falls.
Auditor instructed to advertise for a
bridge on State Road No. in the Town
of Richardson.
Hearing granted on petition of Mrs.
Sophie Pakrantz to be set OFT from
School District ~ to School District III.
Application of Jos. B. Karpinsky for
abatement of taxes approved.
Resignation of B. Y. McNairy as
county auditor of Morrison county was
presented to the board, to take effect
On September 1st, 1922. The follow
ing resolution was passed:
Whereas, B. Y. McNairy, county
auditor Of Morrison county has this day
rendered to this board his resignation
from the office of such county auditor,
the said resignation to take effect Sep
tember l, 1922.
Now therefore, be it resolved that
said resignation be, and the same is
hereby accepted.
1t is with regret that the board ac-
cepts the resignation of B. Y. McNairy
before the full expiration of his term.
We have always found Mr. Mc,Nairy
courteous and pleasant in his dealings
with this board and with the general
public having business with his office.
during the years that ne mas occupleo
said office he has performed the many
exacting duties thereof with ability
and with constant fidelity to the in
terests Of Morrison county.
Resolved further that a certified copy
of these resolutions be made and pre-
sented to Mr. McNairv.
Motion 1,.aue and carried aAranimous-
ly that L. j. BiIlsteiu be and hereby is
appointed as county auditor to fill the
unexpirezl term OF B. Y. McNalry,
said appointment to start September
1st, 1922:
ID. NJ. Cameron was authorized to go
to St. Paul for information regarding
the $200,U0O.00 road and bridge bonds.
County attorney was authorized to
appeal to the Supreme Court from the
decision Of the district court in the
case Of Transcript Publishing Company
VS.. Morrison county.
Bills allowed:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
BOARD OF COMMERCE OFFICES TO
BE MOVED

At a special meeting Of the board Of
directors of the Board of Commerce
Wednesday afternoon it was decided to
lease the room in the Buckman hotel
building now occupied by the Dunphy
electric store for offices. The Little
Falls Automobile club recently decided
to merge it's offices with the Board of
Commerce offices and they will be To-
Gated in the same place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ASKS
FOR ADVICE ON IMPROVEMENTS

Local hotel and garage Proprietors
have received mailing cards from the
state highway department on which
they are asked to write suggestions for
improving the trunk highway service
and send the cards in to the depart
ment. The department wants to know
whether its highway employees are doing
good work or bad; whether anyone is
escaping the automobile tax; whether
official markings at highway turns can
be made palmer, and any other sugges-
tions for battering the service which
can be handled without large outlayz
of money. S @s s.. &
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04

Mrs. r. D. Musser> entertained at a
beautifully appointed progressive lun.
cheon yesterday afternoon at l clock
for Miss Marion Lewis, bride of this
month. Eighteen guests were present.
The decorations were pink and white,
with sweet peas Of that color, and four
tables were used. The, favors were
dainty slippers, Cupids and little bags
Of rice. ,s5 5sszs
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
B. Y. MCNARY
RESIGNS AS AUDITOR
LEO BHISTEIN, DEPUTY AUDI
TOR WILL FILL VACANCY BE-
GINNING SEPTEMBER

B. Y. McNairy, county auditor Of
Morrison County for twelve years, on
Tuesday presented to the county board
his resignation, effective September 1.
The resignation was expected as Mr..
McNairy decided some time ago to go
to California to live and the board
accepted it, although with sincere re-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
MEI.ROSE MEN BUY PEERLESS
GRANITE BUSINESS

w. J. BONNER and several others In
terested in the Melrose Granite Com
pany, have purchased controlling in
terest in the plant and quarry Of Che
Peerless Granite Company of Little
Falls. The new owners expect to in,
crease THE capacity of both quarry and
plant. T. Hebert, Erick johnson and
Victor Carlson were the principal own
era IS . the industry previous e the
chang
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04

The Morrison County Lumber Com
pany Of this city has taken over the
Rudd Company lumber yards at Royal
ton and Swanville. They plan to dis
continue the Burtrum yard and move
the stock there to the Swanville yard.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-08-04
Municipal Court

H. Bednar, transient who was ar
rested last week On a charge Of giving
moonshine liquor to local people, was
found guilty Saturday in municipal
court and was sentenced to 80 days in
jail.