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Askov American., 1923-02-15
GRONINGEN BANK GETS
NEW CASHIER

w. H. Erickson, who has beer
cashier of the Groningen State
Bank at Groningen for the past
FIVE years has resigned his posi-.
ton and will probably take up
railroading again after a rest, as
his health has not been the best
the past few months.
G. f. Lindquist of Adrian
MINI, has accepted the cashier.
ship and has already taken
charge of the bank. Mr.. Lind,
quist was born and raised a,
North Branch, but for the past
few years has worked in banks
in southern Minnesota. He has
a wife and baby boy.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
SILVER WEDDING
Celebrated by Mr.. and Mrs. vi.
chael Petersen at Their
Home Near AskOv.

Friends and neighbors
tically the whole neighborhooc
northeast Of town-flled the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Petersen to overflowing Sunday
afternoon. the occasion being
their 25th wedding anniversary
A good social and enjoyable time
was had and best wishes for the
future were extended the Peter
sens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Petersen were
married in Denmark on Feb. IL,
1893. and came to America about
IS years ago. settling on a farm
near Fredsville. Iowa, where
they resided IL years, They
came to Askov 5 years ago and
have since lived on their farm
northeast Of town.
Ten children have been born
Askov American., 1923-02-15
Official Commissioners
Proceedings

Auditors office, Pine City, Mimi,
Feb. 5. 1923. One o'clock p. NJ
The Board convened this day pur-
suant to adjournment. All members
present. Minutes OF last meeting
read and approved as read.
Mr.. Robert Odendahl appeared be-
fore the Board asking that the as.
sessments Of the lands recently de.
tached from the Village of Pine City
be reduced. No action taken.
&r. John r. Johnson from the
Town of Royalton, appeared before
the Board. stating the condition ol
the family OF one Oscar Peterson
Said matter was on motion referred
TO Commissioner Anderson.
Messrs. Art Klement and william
Askov American., 1923-02-15

to this union, but in this respect
the Petersens have been very un-
fortunate and had much sorrow
as six of them have died. passing
away in infancy. The four Iiv-
ing, all of whom but the young
est were born in Denmark. are
as follows: Mrs. Jens Dietz. Cla-
ra, Jim and Daemar. These were
all present at the silver wedding
anniversary.
An elegant silver set was pre-
sented the Petesens by friends
and another set was given them
by their children.
The American joins friends in
extending congratulations and
continued happiness and content
ment.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
.nINCKlEY TO have
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Invites People From Over Coun-
ty 10 Consider Legislative
Program on Feb. nth.

As the Legislative session pro-
ceeds. people out over the state
are getting more and more warm
ed up to the bills before that boz
dy and meetings are being held
by various kinds OF organizations
TO discuss the matters and mako
known to their representatives
what they desire.
A meeting Of this character has
been called by citizens of Hinck-
lev TO be held in that village on
next Saturday, Feb IL, commenc-
ing at / o'clock in the afternoon,
to which people from all over the
county are invited. The call for
the meeting as sent out by the
committee reads as follows:
IAN unusual number OF bills
now pending before the Mime.
sofa Legislature vitally affect
the interests of Pine County.
while we have every conf
dence in the ability and good
| Judgment of our Representatives
from Pine County at the Capitol.
these representatives are always
anxious TO know the attitude of
their constituents on various
matters which come up for their
decision
"Hence we feel that II ;s i'm
nortant and appropriate at this
time to hold a general meeting
of the voters of Pine County for
the omen DISCUSSION Of prouosi-
tions affecting the general inter-
ests of the county in order that
Iour peoole NAV cet reliable in
formation ON pending legislation
and that we may take concerted
action relative 10 the same that
may aid our legislators in their
decisions
The following are some of the
most important matters which
might be discussed.
Taxation matters in general.
Rural credits.
Highway bonds.
"Abolishing Board of Immigra-
ton
"St Croix mower dam
Askov American., 1923-02-15

Auditors office, Pine City. Mimi
Feb. 9Th. 1923. o'clock A. NJ.
The Board convened this day pur-
suant TO adjournment. All members
present. On motion unanimously
carried. the service OF the assistant
engineer would be dispensed with
for a while.
Commissioner Hancock made a mo-
ton that $4,000 90 be set aside from
this years Road and Bridge money
to apply on the old indebtedness and
balance Of the Road and Bridge mo-
ney be spent In each commissioner
district In ratio OF their respective
assessed valuation. This motion was
Continned on Page iO
Askov American., 1923-02-15
AGAINST BRANCH BANKING

Bankers from most Of the Pine
county villages were in attend
ance at a meeting Of the State
Bankers Association in st. Paul
Tuesday. Pending state and fed
eral Legislative matters were dis
cussed and the association went
on record as opposed TO branch
banking, on the grounds that II
will centralize financial power
too much.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
NEWS AMONG
SCANDINAVIANS
Interesting Items From Far
and Near About People
From the North.

S. Foster Damon and Robert
Silliam Eillyer, two young
American poets who last year
spent some time in Denmark
have recently published an
anthology of Danish poetry trans
lated into the English language
under the collective title of "A
Book of Danish Verse. The
book is published by the Ameri.
can-Scandinavian Foundation OF
New York.
Compensation Awarded.
The estate of the late Jens
Flaaten, well known Norwegian
musician of Duluth, who was
killed in an automobile accident
last fall, has been awarded $6,S0C
in compensation from Charles
Lyons, driver of the car that
killed Mr.. Flaaten. The decision
was made by the district court
Pray Leaders for Peace.
The archbishop and all the
bishops of Sweden have united ir
a petition to President Harding
Prime Minister Bonar Law oi
England, Premier Poincare Of
France and other leaders of in
ternational affairs, praying then
to exert their utmost efforts il
behalf of the preservation o.
world peace. The direct caust
for the appearance of the peti
tion is the French occupation Of
the Ruhr district which by many
is held as a dangerous menace II
the peace of the world today.
Loss Greater than Expected.
Finding that the loss of the
Danish Observation-Disclosures
does extensive business in the
United States-is greater than al
first expected, the Rigsdag Of
Denmark has passed a law which
increases the present state
guaranty of the banks deposits
and funds. 1t appears from dis
patches that the bank was forcec
to close its doors during its most
recent crisis, but that business
now has beeen resumed. The
total deficit is given as a little
more than 100000 Kroner.
Valdris Excursion Planned.
Under the direction of A. M
Sundheim of Minneapolis presi
dent of the Valdris Samband, ar
excursion to Norway by people
of Valdris extraction, in this
country, is planned for the com
ing summer. The principal OBJ
iect of the excursion will be
participation in the festivities
commemorating the nine hun
dredth anniversary of the intro.
duction of Christianity into the
Valdris district.
Gets new Name.
The Holland-American liner
"Nordam", which has been
chartered by the Swedish-Ameri,
ican line 10 take care of the ex,
pected tourist crowd which will
visit Gothenburg this summer
has been renamed "Kungsholm"
thu name corresponding TO those
of'the liners owned by the com
pany. the Stockholm and the
"Drottningholm". The "Kungs.
holm" will leave Gothenburg for
her frst trip under the Swedish
flag on April 5.
Expansion Planned.
At the initiative of the Danish
Free Mason lodge "Frederik
WIZ. of Greater New York, &
movement has been started fol
the purpose of expanding the
present Danish Home for Aged
Askov American., 1923-02-15

go over the records of Fleming
township, a complaint having
been filed by taxpayers in that
township. The Public Examin-
er's office have not yet announc-
ed their findings.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
Examine Township Records.

Swan b. Molander from the
Stste Public Eaminer's office, st.
Paul, was here last Thursday to
Askov American., 1923-02-15
AsKov COUNTY MINNESOTA THURSDAY FEBRUARY l5 1928

ASK
People. There is a possibility
that the present building will be
disposed of and another pur-
chased, but no definite plan of
action has been agreed upon at
this time.
$1,000 for Funds.
Waldorf college students and
citizens of Forest City, Iowa,
have subscribed total of $1l 900
toward the 100000 endowment
fund now being raised by the
,Norwegian-American Waldorf {
college. Of the $1,000 nearly
$4,000 were subscribed by stud
entS in a two-day campaign, For
est City residents pledging
$1,000.
Bequeathes Money to Old
Home.
The will of the late Charles M.
Swensson, a prominent New
York business man, bequeathes
$4,000 to Sexdrega parish in
Vestergotland, Sweden, the par
ish where he was born and spent
his boyhood. According to the
stipulations of the will, the
money is to be used for the aid of
the poor and INDECENT of the
parish.
Prince in L. s.
Prince Valdemar, uncle of King
Christian X of Denmark, has
recently been touring the Paci-
fic coast of the United States
He is enroute for the Far East
and took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to make his first visit to
America. While on the Pacific
coast, Prince Valdemar was visit.
ed by his son, Prince Erik, who
for some time has made his home
in Canada
May go to League.
A proposal to submit the
Greenland sovereignty dispute
at present pending with Den.
mark, to the League of Nations
or possibly to the international
court at the Hague, is meeting
with much approval throughout
Norway. The proposal for arbi.
tration by an international tri-
bunal has been made by Johan
Castberg, leader of the Labor
party, and well known in the
United States since his lecture
trip in this country three years
ago.
Dirigible Route Planned.
Financiers and technical ex-
perts in Sweden and the United
States are negotiating in an eff
fort to establish a direct trans
oceanic traffic for freight and
passengers to be carried on by
dirigibles, of an improved Zeppe-
lin type. The initial amount
mentioned in connection with
the project is around s5,000,00O
most of which money has actual
ly been paid into a fund. A
group of the Americans interest
ed. recently visited Stockholm,
and the Swedish hackers of the
plan are expected in this country
early next month for a final con-
ference.
Askov American., 1923-02-15

Anderson from the Town OF Brook
Park. appeared before the Board
asking for an appropriation to aid
said town in repairing certain roads
No action taken.
A communication was received and
read from the Highway Department
making certain recommendation In
regard to marking State Aid
Roads. This communication was
on motion ordered placed on file.
The County Auditor presented the
folloufno ofatauont.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
TO THE COUNTY BOARD.
Pine County, Minnesota,

Pursuant to law present below
statement showing the amount of
taxes levied for County Purposes for
the current year. the amounts coll
lected together with the actual cash
balance remaining 10 the credit OF
each County Fund al the close OF
business ON the 31st day OF Decem-
Der, 1922
Andrew p. Edin,
County Auditor.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
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People. There is a possibility
that the present building will be
disposed of and another pur-
chased, but no definite plan of
action has been agreed upon at
this time.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
A Family Newspaper
Dare to do Our Duty

Let us have faith that right
makes might, and in that faith
let us to the end dare 10 do our
duty as we understand it."
Abraham Lincoln.
Askov American., 1923-02-15
Expansion Planned.

AT the initiative of the Danish
Free Mason lodge. "Frederik
WIZ. of Greater New York.
movement has been started for
the purpose of expanding the
present Danish Home for Aged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
MRS. BASS HOSTESS TO SHAKESPEARE CLUB

Mrs. George Bass WAS hostess to the Fortnightly Shakespeare club at her home Thursday morning. Dur ing the business session Mrs. J. C. Smith and Mrs. John Vincent gave a detailed report of the third district federation meeting held last week. Mrs. GazZam, a representative from the League of Women Voters, made a short talk on the duty of women as citizens. Mrs. J. M. Hankins, president of the League of Women Voters, also a member of the club. made a short, pointed plea for new members to the league.
 Mrs. Montgomery rendered a vocal | selection, accompanied at the plano by~~Mrs. L. A Whetstone. Miss Mar garet Bass, daughter of the hostess, gave a delightfully."- clever reading. Then the literary program was taken up. Mrs. Charles Mcdonald gave a reading from Richard II. and Mrs. Earle Hargrove read a paper on "The Climax of the Play" The regular study of the play was led by the discussion leader, Mrs. Charles Mcdonald.
 The Halloween idea was carried out in the decorations and also in the delicious salad plate served during the social hour. Besides the regular members, Mrs. Bass had as her guests: Mrs. w. o. Bass. Mrs. Ed Montgomery, Mrs. T A. Bass, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. F. F. FeltLs, Mrs. R. N. Mcdonald, Mrs. B. o. Thompson, Mrs. George Pierce, Mrs. Gazzam, Miss Marjorie Bass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
WOMAN'S PAN-HELLENIC
 ENTERTAINS ALL CO-EDS

The Alpha Delta Pi room, at How ard college, was the scene of one of the most delightful affairs that the eds have enjoyed this year on Thursday afternoon, when the Wom- ans Pan Hellenic council entertained with a tea between the hours of 2:30 and 4. The room and adoining. hall were attractively decorated with the Howard colors as color scheme, and an abundance of autumn flowers and vines During the afternoon definite program was carried out, several vocal solos by MT. Frank Mullins being the first feature of the program. Dainty little Miss Eliza beth Ewing gave several interpretive dances, accompanied by Miss Crow at the piano. Next was a violin solo by Miss Leila Hendricks, accom- panied by MT. Douglas Braswell. The final feature of the afternoon was vocal solo by MT. Frank Atkins, ac- companied by MT. George Neely. Dur ing the intervals MT. Braswell at the I5iano kept things lively with his se- lections Ices, carrying out the chosen colors, were served at the close of the program. Everyone agreed in saying that it was most successful and heartily congratulated the memrcrs of the council, who are Virginia Hill and Helen Bass, Alpha Delta Pi representatives,; Irma Par sons and Evelyn Graves, Delta Gam ma Sigma representatives; Virginia Minter and Lillie Barnes, Lambda Xi Delta representatives,; Daisy Hoover and Aileen Gullahorne, Zeta Omega TO rapraseDtafiypS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
ENTERTAIN AT TEA LAMBDA XI DELTAS

The Lambda xxi Delta sorority of Howard college entertained at tea Sunday afternoon, October 21, in their room, which was decorated in purple and gold colors, gold chrysan themums and vines intervening. Mrs. s. A. Ives, patroness, presided at the tea table. Some of the guests who called during the afternoon ~were: Katherine Wilkins, Margaret Cox, Eloise Millstead, Louise Douglas, Juanita Robinette, Eoline McCullar. Hattie Lee Morrison, Emma Barlow, Frankie Mae Schloss. Willie McCor- mick, Mildred Hay. Thelma Meagher Margaret Perryman, Mallar J. Ket- chum, Mamie B. Chandler, Mabel Cornelius, Catherine Siniard, Bessie Howells. Gladys Poole, Mildred Ben nett, Mrs. H. P. Barnes, Miss French Haynes, Bill Hardy, Virginia Hill, Jeanette, Vaughan, Irma Parsons, Lo- rene Dyer Messrs. farrell. Burchfield, Coker, Waters. Reeves, Trawick and others.
 The members of the Lambda xi Delta sorority are: Elizabeth Foster. Virginia Minter, Lillie Barnes, Helen White, Thelma Burlington, Louise Wahl, Ann Kends, Susie Minter, Jon nie Lee Poole and Evelyn Hearn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
MISS DAVIS. BRIDE-ELECT
 HONORED AT BRIDGE

Miss Ollie Davis whose marriage to Mir. Beverly Fitchett will take place November l, was honored Monday afternoon when Mrs. Andrew Scott entertained with a bridge party at the home of Mrs. Jack Cheatham in NorWood.
 Inclcded in this hospitality were Miss Davis, Miss Winnie B. Carter, Miss Theoline Woodruff, Miss Annie Lloyd David, Miss Lillian Gatchell, Miss Sadie Moorer, Miss Lois Me Kinney. Miss Estelle Rainey, Miss Madeline Thomas, Miss Annie Mol ton, Miss Winifred Witherspoon, Miss Doris Marler, Mrs. c. w. Rainey, Mrs. Wiley Hernandez, Mrs. J. Ellis Davis. Mrs. Jack Cheatham. Mrs David Anderson, Mrs. Warren Sharpe and Mrs. Bernard Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
GLEE CLUB HOLDING
 REGULAR REHEARSAL

The Birmingham Southern Glee club continues to hold it's regular re- hearsals. There were s2 students who tried out for the Glee club at the first of school. Only 36 will compose the Glee club this year.
 Many of the students who entered the tryout have been eliminated but the final selection will be made at an early meeting of the club, Direc- tor o. Gordon Erickson stated.
 Extensive tours have been planned which will take in most of the lead ing cities of the south.
 A number of last years Glee club have returned and many new stu dents with exceptionally good voices have entered the contest for posi- ton on the club. The club this year will be much better balanced than the one of last year.
 The Girls Glee club has been or ganized and is also planning for a good year. It is possible that an opera will be presented by the combined clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
Simple Way to
 Take Off Fat

There can be nothing simpler than talk Ing a convenient little tablet four times each day until your weight is reduced to normal. That's all-just purchase a case of Marmola Prescription Tablets from your druggist for one dollar. the same price the world over. Follow directions no starvation dieting or tiresome exercis- ing. Eat substantial food-be as lazy as you like and keep on getting simmer. And the best part of Marmola Prescription Tablets is they are harmless. That is your absolute safeguard. Purchase them from your druggist send direct to Marmola Co.,, 4612 Woodward Ave, De- troit. Mich.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
MIR, AND MRS. NELSON TO HONOR
 IIfnCE ANn MRS. NrCLELLAN

Judge and Mrs. Thomas Mcclellan, who have recently come from Mont gomery to make their home in the city, will be complimented Friday evening when MT. and Mrs. Frank Nelson are entertaining in their honor.
 Several prominent people from Montgomery are coming up for the " eek-end to be present at this af- fair. They are Gen. and Mrs. R. F.
 igon, Gen. and Mrs. w. F.. Screws, MT. and Mrs. Henry Mourning, MT. and Mrs. Temple Seibels, MT. and Mrs. Frank Spangler, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Baker, Capt. and Mrs. w. c. Oates, Mrs. Kitty Joseph, Mir. Jack Thorington and Mrs. Phillips B.. Stratford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
ALBERTyILLE SOCIAL

ALBERTVnLE, Ala, Oct. 29.-At a recent meeting of the Baptist Mems club the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Clyde Bramfield. president; E. o. Williams. secretary; c. l.. Hearn, treasurer. Two new names were added to the club membership.
 The Baptist Woman's Missionary society held social meeting at the home of Mrs. Clyde Brumfield Mon day afternoon. After a pleasant so- ciaI hour, the annual election of of ficers was held, as follows: Mrs. O. H. Finney, president; Mrs Clyde Brumfeld. vice president; Mrs. A. O.. Lindsey, secretary; Mrs. o. l.. Me .Naron, treasurer; Mrs. D. o. Will Hams, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. J. Barnes, Mrs. Ola Mckinney, Mrs Fcrney Amas and Miss Elgie Brad ford, circle leaders. Delightful re- treatments were served.
 One of the most interesting social affairs of the season was the Hallo- ween party Thursday afternoon, at which Mrs. T. C. Hubbard and MISS Lucille Hubbard were joint hostesses, at the formers home, honoring Mrs. Asa Hubbard of Newark, N. J. The living and dining rooms were sug- sestiye of the Halloween season, where many amusing stunts were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30

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 Finds a True Friend
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 y5sds evervthi ng l could think of to 5ys y,svaelf aI Id when a friend ad- esd T'vdia B. Pinkham's Vegetable s,s, ,:s,s,o,;nd , ! be) gan taking it at once.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
MISS MORLEY HONoRED
 MISS PILGREEN, BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Edith MobIey entertained Monday afternoon with a Lyric party, experimenting Miss Sadie Pill green, bride elect.
 The guests were Miss Pilgreen Miss Ruth Williams, Miss Virginia Minter, Miss Bessie Howells. Mrs. J. w Johnson and Mrs. N. J. Pilgreen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30

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 weighed a hun dred pounds, but now I have had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30

performed. After an interesting con- test. Mrs. w. R. Bradford won the prize, which she very graciously pre- sented to the honoree. Dainty re- treatments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
JOINT HOSTESSEs TO
 HONQR MISS nAXIS

Mrs. w. F. Johnson and Mrs. W. T. Berry are entertaining this after noon at 8 miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Johnson on Hanover Circle, honoring Miss Ollie Davis, bride of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
MRS. JOHNSON TO
 HONOR MISS PILGREEN

Mrs. J. ". Johnson is entertaining today with a miscellaneous shower at her home, complimenting Miss lSadie Pilgreen, popular bride-to- be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
LATEST FROM PARIS

DARIs, France.-One of the ur-trimmed
 top coats which are very smart
 for autumn and winter Is sketched on the left. Tan colored velours de laine is simply cut the loose lines of the conventional top coat. A very wide and dashing collar of American opossum is supplemented by cuffs and a deep bor- der of the same striking fur, and by means of this lavish trimming the simple coat becomes amazingly effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
)CIAI IIFE $ CLUB EVENTS % FASHIONS
BRAMLETT-M'DANIEL
 WEDDING

MT. and Mrs, J. N. McDanielr of Piper, Ala, announce the engagement of their daughter, yivan Lola, to MT. J. N. Bramlett of Birmingham. The wedding to occur Thursday No vember i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
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Women May Depend upon
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Minneapolis, Minn.-"I had heard much about Lydia E. Pinkham's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-30
thjs--' the morning after''

Our building still vibrates with the n t h ut sia of yesterday-the whole-hearted reception accorded the opening of Blach' s womens wear store-when the newest, smartest and best in women's apparel was re- vealed.
 The reception goes on-all are in- vited to return today-and tomor- row-and every day-to see and to study in detail this place of feminine style and unexpected values. Your response was inspiring and so appreciated. We can only express our thanks in service to you. This, we trust, we shall be privileged to do continuously.
 J. BLACH & SONS