The Tomahawk., 1923-03-08
BrietrMm
All 3 State
Condensed Stories d Hsppsninss
Of he Week IN MInnesota

so, a brakeman Of Melrose, Mimi, was
killed when he slipped from the top
of q Great Northern freight train as
it was entering this city.
Mora-Donald Barr of st. Cloud and
Alice Cross will enter the district de-
clamatory contest, as the result OF
recent contest. Representatives, OF
the Princeton and Ogilvie high schools
also contested.
ontevIdeo-Erection of two story
building of brick and terra Gotta has
been begun by the First National bank
Of this city, which has outgrown its
present quarters.
'Fairmont-The most important
work in Fairmont for some time was
announced by the school board, which
has accepted plans for a $4,000 addi-
ton to the Lincoln school.
Hibblng-Secretary s. v. Saxby OF
the Duluth Commercial club extended
an invitation to the Lions club of Hib-
bling to attend the lover the Top"
chamber of commerce banquet at Du-
luth.
Red Wins-Mrs James O'Rourke Of
| this city died at her home, following
stroke Of apoplexy, aged II years.
She was a native Of Ohio, but came
with her parents to Goodhue county
in 1857 and had since resided in the
county.
| Hibbing-S. M. Chambers Of Duluth,
discussed the proposed county wei.
fare consolidation bill here at meet.
ing of the Crescent Aid society. He
also addressed the Civic club on the
same topic. No formal action on the
bill was taken.
WiIlmar-At a meeting of the board
Of county commissioners here it was
decided to adopt the patrol system on
the 104 miles of state aid roads in
Kandiyohi county. Eleven patrols will
keep the roads in good condition. Last
year there was difficulty in getting
men to dry the roads when necessary.
Fergus FaIIs-Ferdinand Borchert,
an old resident of Osakis, is dead in
this city at the age of 81. He came to-
Fergus Falls for treatment two weeks
ago. He was a veteran of the Civil
war; having served in Company A,
Tenth Minnesota, and had taken part
in repelling the Indians following the
Minnesota massacre.
St. cioud-Miss Viola Wedl is to be
the first girl in Minnesota to be
awarded a life-saving medal by the
National Girl Scouts organizations.
Miss Wedl saved the life Of COM
panion last summer while in SWIM
ming. The award will be made March
J IL, Miss Marjorie Edgar, New York
Girl Scout leader, announced.
carver-The Carver Commercial
club was host at a community gather
ing to 1000 farmers in appreciation Of
their trade with merchants. ]. T. Nc
Carthy and H. B. Myers Of the state
dairy and food commission, and ]. j.
Farrell of st. Paul we're the principal
speakers. o. c. Brunrus, president Of
Waseea-A band Of boys, ranging in
age from IL to IA years, has been ar
rested by police after long career Of
petty crimes, the boys having broken
into many stores and homes and stolen
various articles. Their loot included
rifles, ammunition, knives, theater
tickets, candy and other articles.
Waseea-The Waseca school board
sold $350,000 worth Of bonds, recently
voted by this city to build new high
school, to Wells-Dickey Co. of Mime
apolis. The bonds were auctioned of,
there being several bidders. The issue
bears Az per cent interest and sold at
a premium Of $500.
Rochester-The Olmsted board of
county commissioners has appropriat,
ed $500 for boys and girls projects,
the business men of the city have con-
tributed $1,000 more and to these
sums will be added $1,360 from the
state and federal governments. Last
| year .2S purebred dairy calves were
/ placed with boys and girls In this
1 county, and the result was pronounced
most satisfactory.
i DuIuth-The efforts of the village of
! Hibbing to take out Of court the ap.
plication Of the mining interests for an
order to vacate the north 40 was halt
ed by a decision in which District
] Judge H. A. Dancer ruled that the
Il court had jurisdiction and power to
make such an order. The village OF
Hibbing and property owners had inter.
posed objections to the jurisdiction OF
the court in the matter. Judge Dancer
set the hearing on the order to vacate
the plat for March IL.
Fergus FaIls-A five day merchants
institute will be conducted in this city
and a style show is planned for March
IA. Frank Stockdale, one Of the fore
most authorities in the United States
on business methods, will conduct the
institute the first three days and Stan
ley l.. Krebs, who is noted as an ex
pert of salesmanship, advertising and
scientific management of men will d.
rect the school the remaining two
days. ..,. ~
| st. Paul-Minnesota with So Del
cent of the urban population living II