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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-14
Imported Pongee
Silks, Yard

Suitable and fashion ID
able silks so much In de- !
mand for esses, ~
blouses, lingerie, kimo- uzas
nos and also in great demand
for draperies: in shades Of re-
seda, orange, onion. Royal blue,
Copen, black, white, pink. rose,
scarlet. hello, leather, tan, navy,
bluebell gray and jade; 33
inches wide. Special a yard,
$1.OO. -str,.t aoo-
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This desirable and du- WG&zAn
rable Bingham in plain shades
of tan, hello, reseda, shrimp,
goblin, Copenhagen, mail car.
rier blue, maise, also in neat
shepherd checks Of light blue,
pink and black and white; is 80
inches wide. Special, 4 yards
for $1.0O.
-Street floor.
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Rich, beautiful color
combinations, reproduc-
ing styles in silk Georg- @A@
cites that are so fashionable
for dresses and blouses. 3S
inches wide. While a limited
quantity lasts, special, 8 yards
for @1.OO.
Street floor.
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Splendid assortment of ID M
cluny, torchon, Venise,
imitation crochet and &N
Walls; all desirable for szs
dresses, lingerie and art needle
work. Special. "a yards for
S1.OO.
Street floor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Farm Hands Burden the
Labor Market of Cities
Rural Sections Offer Higher Wages
Than Year Ago, Bureau Survey
ShOws-Average $41.5O Month

Farm hands, especially young men
who are unskilled in other trades
should stay away from the cities, ac-
ccrding to j. S. Jones. secretary of
the Minnesota Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, who has just completed a state
wide survey of the labor situation.
"The survey shows" he says, "that
where the labor market is well sup,
piled in the cities, in the rural Sec
lions, the demand is somewhat strong
er than usual, especially in 1923, and
that farmers are offering higher wag-
es than they were year ago.
! For general work, farmers are pay.
ing an average of $1.S8 day COM
pared with $1.37 a year ago. For
general work, bv the month, the av-
erage wage is $32.57, compared with
S23.75 year ago. On an 8-month
basis, compared with $3.50 a year
ago. The demand for labor is called
average to strong" at present
whereas year ago, it was "weak te
average"
Wages indicated, Mr.. Jones says
are considerably higher than what
similar labor is obtaining in the cit
les, for these ranges include board
room and, as rule, washing. Just
at present, the strongest demand fol-
farm help is in the southeastern sec.
ton of the state.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29

that the City Council have changed
the polling place from the second
floor of the City pumping station at
the Park, to the first floor of the
southwest corner of the Armory on
the north side of Third street. While
the new polling place is not quite as
near the center of the ward as was
the old polling place, the improved
conditions surrounding the new loca-
ton will compensate for any loss of
distance to be travelled. The voters
at the Second ward will cast their
ballot in the usual voting place on
the first floor of the southeast corner
of the City hall, Third and Pine
streets.
The polls will be open from 600 A.
M. to 900 P. M. There are over 1900
voters in the City Of Sank Centre but
unless something comes up between
now and election day to put little
pep into the affair, it is likely that
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Just Enough Candidates File
To Fill Offices OF Aldermen

Filing of candidates for the vari-
Gus city offices, to be voted on at the
annual election held Tuesday April
3rd, closed Saturday evening at 600
o'clock. 1t looked for a time as
though there might not be any can
didates for the three aldermen to be
elected to succeed President of the
Council John A. Brown, Aldermen c..
E. Bohall, and H. G. Ryd.lolm. Messrs
Brown and Bohall finally consented to
allow their names to be used again,
late Saturday afternoon, and petit
tons were hurriedly circulated in
their behalf. Mr.. Rydholm absolutely
refused to consider serving longer.
The petition of G. D. Cass, a well
known citizen residing in the south
part of the city, was filed Saturday.
Mr.. Cass has the time and ability to
make faithful public servant
The voters of the First ward will
be interested and pleased to know
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
New Automobile Tax Rate
May Cut the Average $500
Measure Now Pending in Legislature
Would Fix it SIG, Instead of $1S
as at Present

Automobile tax bills under which
the average is figured at SIG, against
the pledged under good roads amend
ment No. l ard less than was paid un-
Ter the old personal property and Ii
cense tax laws, are awaiting action il
he legislature. Revisions put high
er taxes mainly on commercial busse
and trucks and are equalized so that
old cars are not taxed higher than
new ones.
Reasserting that the right to use
better roads of itself is worth SIP O.
any car owners money, good roads
advocated protested the tendency to
reduce the funds for highway i'm
provements. They argued that it is
false economy to cut the taxes which
in reality are> investments bringin,
back So or more for every 81 put i
by the car owners. Charles M. Bah
cock, state highway commissioner
made no comment on the proposals
under which auto taxes will aggre-
gate no more than last year, despit
the increase in the number of ma
chimes in the state.
The new tax plan, as announced, re
tains the SIP and SIS minimums
makes a slight increase in the rate
on higher priced cars, adds to tina
on heavy trucks and puts very ma
terial tax increase on commerce.
buses and trucks. The tax basis i
he manufacturers list price on Nov
1 of the previous year. Used cars m
longer will be taxed more than nev
models of the same makes and truck
made from passenger cars in the S,
tax class will pay only that amount.
The depreciation allowances ar
changed to 10 per cent for each yea
up to eight. The rate on higher
priced passenger cars is advanced tc
2 ga from 2 per cent to offset
recent decreases in prices.
The proposed new schedules wer
presented without regard to tn
nending highway bond bills whic
Commissioner Babcock has made plain
viii neither raise nor lower taxes
The $1S agreed average. Hearings
on the. bill are expected before !
comes up for action in the legislature
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Mrs. S. {. Bjone Died March
e After Long Illness
deceased Had Been Resident of Sank
Centre Since 1891-Funeral
Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs. Sophia C. Bjone, wife of S. C..
BJone, one of Sank Centres well
known merchants, died at the family
home in this city, Friday, March 20,
1923, at 800 A. NJ, after an illness
of three years, with a complication of
diseases.
The deceased was born at Totem,
Norway, April 3, 1861. She came to
America and Minnesota in 1885 and
resided in Minneapolis for a number
of years. On February 9th, 1890,
she was united in marriage to S. C.
BJone. When her husband entered
business in Sank Centre in 1891 the
family moved to this city where they
have since resided. Mrs. Bjone was
The mother of six children; four boys
and two girls, the latter having pas
sed away. Martha Bjone died four
teen years ago, and Christina die
four years ago. The sons all live ir
Sank Centre. They are: Chris, Oscar
Melvin and Samuel. The funeral was
held from the Sank Centre Norwegian
Lutheran church Wednesday afternoo..
at 200 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.
johnson, the pastor. A short prayer
service at the house preceded tn:
funeraL Mrs. Bjone was laid to rest
IN Greenwood cemetery beside her
two daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Holta, parents,
and six brothers and four sisters are
still living and reside at Totem, Nor
way. Mrs. Bjone was the only mem
Der of the family to leave the native
land.
The deceased devoted her entire life
to her husband, family, and church.
She was greatly admired by the circle
OF acquaintences in which she moved
Gilbert and Hans Bjone of Verona,
N. D., brothers of the bereaved hus
band, returned to their homes today
Thursday, after having attended the
funeral services of their sister-in-law.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. julius A. Stein. Pastor


Services Thursday evening 7:45 in
the English language. Good Friday 3
T. M, German language.
Easter services in the English Ian
Tuage at 10 A. M. Come and hear
the joyous message of the glorious
resurrection of your Savior, it's mean
ing and benefits. Do you know that
with the facts of Christ's resurrec-
ton the Christian church either
stands or falls?
This message will be proclaimed by
pastor and congregation. The Sun
Gay school will take very active
part in these services. The little tots
and the larger children as well will
confess their faith in the victorious
Savior with songs and Rotations, as
each department has been instructed
under the able leadership of it's
teacher. The center of attraction will
De Christ who died but arose again.
If you like the Gospel, you will like
these services. You are welcome.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Congregational Church
Cecil S. Sparkes, Pastor

OOSh ~ OPclhCS, dSCoI
There have been services in this
church every evening during Holy
Week at 1880. The pastor speaking
On THE Message Of the Mountains"
y Good Friday Services. Three Hour
Service from 1900 to 800. The pas
OF will speak on the "Seven Words
from the Cross"
At 1880 in the evening The Call to
Sacrifice" Mount Calvary. At this
ervice tenor solo Calvary" will be
sung by Mr.. Fay Cooper.
Easter Day
Easter Communion at 1880 A. M.
Sunday School at $50.
Morning service at 10:45. Special
music and an Easter message.
Sunday school program and Candle
Service at Sis. At this service the
Priscillas will present short playet
entitled "Her Easter Choice" and the
Junior Choir will sing.
At 500 in the evening the choir
will render the Easter Cantata "East-
er Angels. They will be assisted by
members of other choirs and copies
of the words of the Cantata will be
given to all present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
NEW DEPARTMENT STORE

A new department store located in
the Bruce Block in the room formerly
occupied by the Rouillard grocery, is
receiving line of general merchan-
disc, of all new goods, and expects to
be ready for business in short time.
Joseph M. Levin who was for a num-
Der of years manager of the Sank
Centre Bargain Store, which recently
went out of business, will be the man.
ager Of the Department store. Mr..
Levin has a wide acquaintance in the
territory adjacent to Sank Centre and
will undoubtedly retain his former
patrons.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29

Church of Our Lady of the Angels
John A. Fearon, Pastor.
The order of services for Holy
Week will be as follows:
Good Friday-Services begin at 9
A. M. The Passion will be read, the
Cross solemnly unveiled, and the
Mass of the Presanctified will be cell
ebrated
At 3 o'clock p M. there will be
Passion services and sermon on the
Passion.
Holy Saturday-The services be-
gin at s A. M. the new fire, Paschal
blessed and the "Exultet" will be
Candle and baptismal water will be
sung. The service concludes with
High Mass. - a. 49,
Confessions will be heard in the
afternoon and evening.
Easter Sunday-There will be E
Low Mass and sermon at 8 A. M. At
10 A. M. High Mass, sermon and ben
ediction of the Blessed Sacrament. At
this Mass there will be special music
by me choir.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
L. l.. KELLS SELLS HOUSE

The first of the week l.. l.. Kells
sold his house in the west part O..
the city to Henry Kampsen who will
move the building onto his property
in the south part of the city and will
make it over into home, replacing
the one destroyed by fire two month
ago. Mr.. Kells will move into the
Swift house near the Great Norther.
depot while he is erecting a moder.
home on his lot. Lloyd Preston who
has been living in the Swift house will
remove his family into the FREQ
Schaub home on Pine street Saturday
of this week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
funeral procession. Don't laugh,

funeral procession. Don't laugh, il
isn't funny"
"She was Blanche Du Paul, corset
saleswoman, who was arrested Sat-
urday after Mr.. and Mrs. Meloche
Miss Alice O'Gara and Mrs. Elizabeth
O'Gara had been taken seriously i'll
with bichloride of mercury poisoning.
"The city chemists analysis showed
that bichloride of mercury had been
mixed with the tea.
Detective Al Acknowledgment the
comp, amt, which charged assault with
intent to kill one Leo Meloche by cad
ministering a certain poison to en-
danger the life of Leo Me'oche."
"Miss Du Paul, when brought be-
for Municipal Judge Gunnar Nord-
by, asked for preliminary hearing
which was set for April 10. Bail was
fixed at $4,000 and she was remanded
to Jail.
"All four of the poison victims have
been pronounced out of danger.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Methodist Episcopal Church


Easter Sunday, April LIST now
promises to be a good day for this
church and its friends. There will be
a fine Sunrise service under the
auspices of the Epworth League
called for 600 o'clock. Miss Mar
garet D. Benson, First-Vice President
will be in charge-the subject will
be: "The Living Lord" several spec
ial features will make this a very
impressive hour Following the early
service at 700 o'clock an Easter
breakfast will be served to all who
come. The eating and drinking as
well as the worship will be in spirit
and in thought of the day.
At 1890 the hour for Sermon and
worship-the pastor viii talk on the
subject: "The Power of His Resur-
rection-How it comes to every life
in hope and comfort. At this service
an opportunity will be given to any
and all who wish to be baptised AMI
to be received into the church. 1t is
hoped that many of our friends from
the country as we'll as the older peo-
pie of the town who have been "shut
in" during the long winter months,
will be out for Easter services. The
Sunday School follows at 1900 with
helpful and attractive classes and
teachers for all who wish to come.
There will be no League service at
$50. At 1880, the young people will
render fine Easter service. This
will be inspirational and ahigh-class.
You will not want to miss this
pleasing and this very enjoyable hour.
This. effort on the part of our Young
people like past great efforts will win
your admiration. This significant SER
vice will close the day-but the echos
of the songs will continue.
An Easter Prayer
For all our beloved people we pray
We pray for all and for each a,
goodly portion of the seasons gifts
and graces that the community may
be sheltered in every hour of great
need-our homes may be protected
our institutions secured-the a'th-
prosperity and peace of all safe
and the hearts of the people
ever continue stout and brave-be-
cause of "The Power of His Resurrec-
tion."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
YOUNG MAN SUICIDED.

Lawrence Sanders, aged 25, shot
and killed himself at the farm of his
brother, eight miles north of Brooten,
at o'clock Tuesday evening. No rea-
son is known for his act. Survivors
include his wife and one child, his
pafen-s, Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew Sand
els AID a brother. DR.. p. c.. Pilon,
deputy coroner of Paynesvil:e, con
iucte4 an investigation at o'clock be-
ginning at 400 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Knights Templar Service

Pilgrim Commandry, Knights
Templar will observe Easter by at
tending religious servicesi n full uni
form in body. The attendance at
this service is obligatory on all Sir
knights. The service this year will
be held at the Masonic Temple at
800 o'clock p. M. in charge of Sir
knight Cecil S. Sparkes, pastor of the
Congregational church. The Herald
has been requested to urge all the
Knights Templar in the vicinity of
Sank Centre to be at the Temple
promptly at 2:30
Special invitations have been sent
to all members of the Masonic fra
ternity to attend this Easter service
The public are also invited to attend.
The service will be impressive and
beautiful, in keeping with the relig-
ious traditions of the Masonic fra
ternity.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
WADENA ELIMINATED

In the State High School Basket
Ball Tournament the Wadena Team
was defeated Tuesday evening by the
Hopkins High School quint and elm,
mated from further participation in
the tournament. The basket ball
rooters at Sank Centre were pretty
generally roofing for the Waena lads
and their defeat is a disappointment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
DIED IN CALIFORNIA

Sank Centre friends have received
word of the death of Charles Muller
which occurred in California, March
II, 1923, after a lingering illness of
tuberculosis. Mr.. Muller was an old
time resident of Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
less than 80 per cent of the votes will
be polled.
SCHOOL ELECTION

The annual school election of indie
pendent School District, Town of
Sank Centre, will be held in the SEN
Tor High School building Saturday,
from 900 A. M. to 400 P. M. There
are two vacancies on the board to
fill, with two candidates filed for the
places: P. B. Hanson to succeed him
self, and o. w. Dowswell to succeed
j. N. McGibbon who is retiring.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Easter Will Be Properly
Observed BY Churches
Knights Templar Service

Holy Week is being properly OBJ
served by the Sank Centre churches
this week eliminating with unusually
beautiful and interesting services by
all of the various religious denomina-
tons and other organizations on
Easter Sunday. The Herald is pub
fishing herewith a summarized pro-
gram of the Easter activities of the
various churches and societies:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29

st. Paul's Church
Rev. Anthony Artz, Pastor
Easter morning.
Low Mass at 8 O'clock.
High Mass at 10 o'clock.
Easter hymn.
Mass in honor of st. Joseph
Haec Dies ................ Niegand
Terra Tremuit Offertorv
Regina Coecli.
/. At 7:3O Vespers and benediction.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
INFANT DIES

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Quistorff, Kandota township,
born Sunday, March 25th, passed
away March 26th. Death was caused
by commissions.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES

Personal property taxes must be
paid on or before March 31st. A pen
atty is added under the law on all
taxes remaining unpaid after that
date. Anyone of the three Sank Cen
tire banks will send your taxes in for
you. Ih,s,s;..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Episcopal Church

Rev. r. A. Crickmer, Rector.
Good Friday Service-12 noon to 2
o'clock P. M. Three hours service.
Easter Services-Holy Communion
at o'clock and 1890 o'clock A. M
Church School Service at 8 o'clock
P. M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
C,ildren's
wash dresses
.Sl.25 to S.

Just because they show
signs of handling, $3.50 to
S. dresses are relegated TO
the Clean Sweep Sale at
almost half price. Once to
the laundry will correct
that trifling excuse.
Fine gingharn. wolfe, net,
organdie and chambray, in
numerous styles - perhaps
not each style in every
size, but surely in the col
lection. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
tThe Hecht Co., third foor.)
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Beacon and corduroy
robes. $3.50

Women who like soft tones in
lounging robe will be delighted
with these of rose, cherry, wis
taria and purple. The Beacon
robes are in floral designs. richly
colored-edged with satin rib
bon; turnover cuffs; sizes So to
a..
tThe Hecbt Co., second foor.)
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Mems golf hose
$l.l5

Atwood imported hose, with
novelty turnover cuffs. Pleas
ing color effects, and such a
rousing value that we hope our
friends will not overlook this
item.
tThe Hecht Co., sport shop, first aoor.l
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Heavy canvas golf
bag. $3.50

Leather trimmed, ball pocket:
BONE have hood and can be
locked for safety. Slightly
soiled, but not at all impaired. A
value golf players should meet
face to face.
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Women's chamois
fabric gloves, 89c

Choice of plain or EN-
broidered backs. Bla C k,
gray, brown, mode and
beaver. Strap-wrist, II and
10 button lengths. There
are also a few pairs of
soiled kid gloves in this
collection,
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Silk gloves, SOC

Strap-wrist fabric gloves;
the silks are double tip
ped. Although all sizes are
not represented in any one
number, there is suffi Gent
variety for you to acquire
7oc to SIPS gloves at very
worthwhile savings.
:, 1.-THE HechtlC Co., first foor.1
= =. - =. =. !
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Foot and soccer
balls. Sl.49

Genuine cowlide. with deep
pebble grain. and serviceable rub
Der bladder: rawhide LAGER.
Built to stand the kicks and
knocks incidental to the game.
They are regular S2o5 value.
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Higl, school golf
sci. $3.85

Good-looking plaid golf bag.
three clubs and two golf balls
of good make. This is a most
unusual value, as you'll note
when you take advantage of this
offering.
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Fabric gloves, 39c

SOC and SOC are the regu-
far prices. Plain or en-
broidered backs, in such
wanted tones as brown,
gray, natural and mode.
Sizes So to 8, but not in
each color.
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WOnen's kid
gloves, $l.95

When we say kid" we
intend to convey the idea
that lambskin, mocha and
suede are included, for they
are. Two-clasp and strap
wrist styles, in beach,
wn, gray and tan.
Broken assortment from
our regular stock, which
must make way for spring
merchandise.
(The Hecht Co.. first ioor.)
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Japanese crepe kimonos
$l.45

Pretty shade of blue in Japa-
nese crepe that launderS so sat
acknowledgements no ironing.
Hand embroidered in artistic
effect. All sizes.
The Hecht Co., second floor
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Neat curtains
85c pair

Scrin and marquisette,
edged with lace, hemstitch-
ing and embroidery. White
and cream tint, in 2H
length. These are the cur
tains that serve so we'll be-
cause they can be laun-
dered again and again-al-
ways come up smiling"
THE Hecht Co., fourth fioor.y
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Children's hats
78c to $3.50

These, swept prices for .
hats that have been marked
$l.0 to $50. Velvet, bea-
yer, broadcloth and duve-
tyn-some are fur trimmed.
Dressy and tailored models.
.(The Hecht Co.,, third hoor.l
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BOYS wash suits. 85c

Fast color Peggy cloth in
navy, gray, green and brown:
The favored Oliver Twist model
with trimmed collar and cuffs.
Sizes s. to 74years.: Not very
rnany-get them for next sum-
mer while thes price is unmatch-,
ably low. !.