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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17
Bankers Hold
Annual Meeting
THREE LOCAL INSTITUTIONS RE-
PORT GOOD YEARS BUSINESS.
FEW CHANGES MADE.

The three banking houses of Red
wood Falls have recently held their
annual meetings and made their re-
ports to stockholders of the business
done during the year of 1922. Direc-
tors and officers were reelected, very
few changes being made in any of
the three boards.
The Farmers State Bank reelected
as its Board A. M. Dennistoun, F. w.
Orth, J.. d. Mclean, Fred r. Orth,
Robt. Stewart, F. NJ. Banker and G..
A. Patton. The officers remain the
same. This bank reports a year of
good business which has decreased its
indebtedness many thousands of dol
lars. There has been a reasonable in
crease in deposits and the officers feel
that conditions are appreciably better
than they were a year ago.
The First National elected all the
old Board of Directors which include
H. G. Schmahl, E. Kuenzli, C. H.
Baldwin, E. A. Luscher, o. Melges, j.
r. Keefe, H. A.. Baldwin and Fred
Zander. A. r. A. Laudon was added
to this Board as a new member. H.
A. Baldwin, the president of the bank
StdICS eldt tiic year HidThcu TeIuFfi
to conditions nearly normal, with pro-
spects good for the coming year.
The State Bank of Redwood Falls
reelected as it's Board w. H. Gold, j.
P. Cooper, r. A. Cooper, A. D. Stewart
and Martin Lohrenz, and two new
members d. w. Gold and Frank Weeks
were elected to take the places of N.
w. Cobleigh, deceased, and Frank
Clague, resigned. This bank shows an
increase of about hundred thousand
dollars over its deposits of year ago
and an excellent condition in all its
branches. j. r. Cooper, president of
the bank, states that it is his judgment
that people dvery where are learning
the lesson of adjustment of expendi-
lures to the size of their incomes and
this makes for return to financial
conditions much safer than they have
been for the past few years. While
he hesitiates to state that conditions
are practically normal he does feel
that the outcome is decidedly more
hopeful than it has been for some
TIME.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

The Minnesota Historical Society is
now preparing for publication a Sec
ond volume of the History of Mime
sofa, written by William Watts Fol-
well, the first president of the Uni
versity of Minnesota, which will con-
tain a comprehensive and authentic
account of the Indian Uprising and
the Civil War. This will be given
with membership in the society for
$500. The price Of the history alone
is $500. The first volume can also
be purchased for an additional $500.
Those wishing to secure the book and
membership can do so through Col.
C. H. Hopkins or direct to the super
intendent, Historial Building, st. Paul.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

Chief of Police Henry O'Connor, in
company with Sheriff Borgendale Of
Montevideo staged raid on the
home of Albert Knudson in East
Granite Falls on Friday and located
a quantity of moonshine, and arrested
Knudson, who was brought before
Judge r. T. DAILY, at Renville, and
fined $3.50 and sentenced to serve 30
days in the Chippewa County jail,
same being suspended until the March
term of District Court at Montevideo.
On Saturday Sheriff Homme arrested
three moonshiners, Robert Scheubble
of Wood Lake, and Richard and Carl
Gottschalk, of near Boyd. Each drew
a thirty day sentence and fine OF
$15O.-Granite Falls Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17
Farm Sells Well

II. c. Lowry of this city, breed
er of fancy percheron horses and an
importer of that strain of stock, has
added another valuable piece of real
estate to his holdings in Blue Earth
county. This is the Lester Flemming
place on the Daniel Boone trail south
of Vernon Center. The farm is noted
for its splendid improvements, includ-
ing large round barn, which served
as LANDMARK in that vicinity. Travel
ing men pronounce this farm the finest
country place between Mankato and
Des Moines. The farm was purchased
by Mr.. Lowry at 5000 per acre.
Well improved and located farms
are in great demand, and serve to in
dicate the return of prosperity. Mr..
Lowry now owns over 800 acres of
valuable farm land in Blue Earth
county.-Mankato Free Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17
Locals Lose
to New UIm
REDWOOD BOYS DEFEATED BY
SCORE OF 81 TO Is IN GAME
WITH BROWN co. GIANTS.

The high school lads journeyed to
New Ulm last Friday to meet defeat
by score of 81 to Is. The New
Ulm bunch made the most of its points
on an off-tackle play, with Schueller
carrying the ball. The gigantic GU
ards of the foreigner" overrode all
average-sized men and rolled in the
baskets.
The first quarter was decidedly in
New Ulm's favor. Neither side scored
for two or three minutes and then a
human skyscraper loomed up near
the middle of the floor and, after
posing for thirty seconds dropped in
a neat basket. Mason duplicated his
feat few minutes later with a pretty
running shot from near the center of
the field. Schueller dropped in one
from under the net with Laudon and
Root riding on his back. The first
quarter ended 4 to in New Ulm's
favor.
In the second quarter Redwood
showed better form and Peavey and
Laudon took some shots but could not
find the ring. The local lads went
through their defence at will and car
ried the ball down the floor in fair
shape. The only trouble was that they
couldn't find the ringi Several fouls
were called this quarter but Schueller
only dropped in one out of nine trys.
He plowed the line for two baskets
however and the half ended to in
New Ulm's favor.
Redwood came back the second half
with rush. Peavey took the ball on
the tip-off, dribbled down the floor
and pivoting around the guard drop
ped in perfect basket. Mason corn
cred another long one and Peavey
made a free throw. Mason made an
other basket near the end of the qu-
arter. Schueller sank two free throws
and the score was to ii at the end of
the third quarter.
Things looked bright for a while
but that combined Dempsey giraffe
guard posed twice in the center of the
floor and dropped in two perfects.
Peavey broke up neat play, dribbled
down a clean floor and sank the ball
for another two points. He made
free throw and Schueller opened up
with dribbling attack and made two
ringers. He also dropped in couple
of free throws and Peavey followed up
a ioiiB Siol anu Slippeu III Tic fdSt
basket, the game ending 81 to 15.
Mason and Peavey shot fifty times
apiece at the basket and each Gagged
three counters! Peavey had evidently
lost his horseshoe. Root and Laudon
were continually pecking away but
couldn't find the loop. Both Of them
played good defensive game and did
some good tackling. The only possi-
bic way to stop those "understweDty-
one-year-old" giants was to either
tackle them or spike them and they
did both. 1t was not dirty playing
but just that they played hard. Cain
was enabled, because of his shortness
to pivot around between the legs of
the New Ulm players and on decent
floor would have had some baskets.
England couldn't find the net either
but played dandy defensive game.
Lineup: Mason, X. F.; Peavey,
l.. F.; Root tCaptain), c.; Laudon, r.
g.; England, l.. G.. Sub: Cain for
England. Field Goals: Peavey 3,
Mason. Free throws: Peavey 3 out
of z, Schueller 3 out of 8.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17
More Light on
MOoted Question
LAMBERTON'S RECORD OF WAR
WORK DOES NOT SEEM
"DISLOYAL".

Lamberton has been somewhat in
the limelight for the past months for
alleged disioyalty during the war, this
criticism coming not so much from
within the County's borders as from
other sections of the State and even
from some points outside the State.
The majority Of persons within the
County realize that this charge is
largely without foundation. But in
fairness to Lamberton and as a matter
of educating" those who do not know
the admirable record which this village
and its territory made during the war
years, the Gazette, at the suggestion
of certain leading citizens of the
County, is publishing the following
record of it's work during the trying
war days. Even at this late hour
the information presented is both in
teresting and valuable to those who
have resented the suggestion that
any section of Redwood County was
disloyal to a degree. The informa-
tion comes directly from the records
and is absolutely reliable.
On April 10, 1917, the first loyalty
meeting in this part of the State
after war was declared, April 6, 1917,
was held at Lamberton in the High
School Auditorium. 1t was a very
rainy spring night but the hall was
packed, probably two thousand people
being present The meeting was very
enthusiastic and from that night on
through the war no one ever doubted
Lamberton's utmost loyalty to the
government.
At the Red Cross Roll Call for 1917
Lamberton Branch secured 686 men,
bers out of total of $500 for Redwood
County. During the year 1918 the
Lamberton Branch secured $50 men,
bers out of total 1900 for the coun-
ty. The census of 1917 shows LAM
berton had 652 people, the 1920 GEN.
sus shows a population of Lamberton
at 872 people. The adjacent farming
country comprising the Lamberton
Branch covering about township and
half has population of approxim-
ately 800.
For the first Red Cross War Fund
Lamberton and vicinity raised between
$500 and $1,000 in 1917. This was
before the county was organized and
Lamberton District was associated
with the Marshall District.
On May 18, 1918, a Red Cross auc-
tion was held in Lamberton and
$4,000 was raised. One article sold
was an American flag about four feet
by six feet made by the club women of
Lamberton. 1t brought $500. Under
date of June 1, 1918, the Red Cross
Chairman received a letter from
Northern Division headquarters say
ing that "The splendid amount
($12000) raised at this auction exceeds
all other reports of auctions in the
Northern Division to date" The
Northern Divisions comprised Mime
sofa, North and South Dakota, and
Montana. Going some for a town
of 872 when we remember now popular
auctions were and how many were
held)
At the Primary Election for Gov
ernor in June, 1918, in Lamberton
Burnquist received 112 votes and Lind
bergh received Al votes. When it is
recalled what each stood for one scare
ly can say that the majority of Lam
berton folks were wrong. Never at
any local election have those who had
Pro-German leanings been in the mai
ority-in fact they constitute a very
slim showing for minority.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17
Mayor Wilcox
Assigns "JObs''
NEW MAYOR APPOINTS COM
MiTTEES FOR WORK DURING
COMING YEAR.

Mayor w. T. Wilcox last week made
his committee appointments for the
coming year as follows:
Building and Grounds: c. A. Hillig
and Nels Christensen.
Ways and Means: w. G. Weldon
and H. j. Henze.
Waterworks: N. Christensen and
H. j. Henze.
Streets: w. G. Weldon and C. A.
Hillig.
Fire Protection: N. Christensen
and w. G. Weldon.
John Lauterbach, Sr. was appointed
chief of police and street commissioner
for the year of 1928.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

c. F. Pecholt, who is quite extern
sively engaged in the poultry busi-
ness as breeder Of Barred Rock and
Rhode Island Reds, exhibited five
birds at the Brown County Poultry
Show which was held in the New Ulm
Armory the past week. All of his
birds took prizes. Out of about 500
chickens on exhibition, he won first
prize on Barred Rock pullet, second
and third prizes on Barred Rock cock
erels, second on old hen and fifth on
pullet. This was Mr.. Pecholt's first
attempt at exhibiting birds and he is
to be congratulated on his success
Sanborn Sentinel.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

The other day, while drilling with
seven inch test auger, a well driller
brought to the surface fine speci-
men of coal, on farm located six
miles south.of Russell. 1t was found
in blue clay. and its formation looks
to be of a more selid nature than the
Ignite Of the Dakotas. The coal was
encountered at depth of 45 feet
Russell Anchor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Boushek ar
rived last week from their home at
Darlington, North Dakota and will
make an extended visit with Mrs.
Boushek's mother, Mrs. N. w. Cob
leigh.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17
Mrs. J. C. Wagner of Franklin was
4 shopper in Redwood Falls Monday.

J.P. Cooper and his granddaughter,
Miss Avis Kvello will leave Wednes.
day for Minneapolis where they win
hear Paderewski who plays at the
Armory in the evening.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

Miss Dora Kickul arrived here Mon
day from Mankato having accepted
position here as nurse at the Hospital.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-01-17

Mrs. James Little of Seaforth was
/ Redwood Falls callers Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
GARRETT FIERCE CASE TO BE RESUMED TODAY
Prosecution Will Press Motion For
 Change Of Venue

CUMBERLAND COURT HOUSE, Va, August 19.-(By Associated Press.) )-Everything was in readi- ness tonight for the resumption to- morrow of Cumberland's famous murder trial, the Garrett Pierce case which was halted a fortnight ago when the jury was abruptly dis missed on the ground that some of it's members were biased and attor- neys for both sides put the finishing touches on their plans for the legal battle forecast for tomorrow
 The impending fight in the opinion of attorneys and court officials over the commonwealth's motion for a change of venue probably will occupy the attention of the court through out tofmorrow. The prosecution has indicated that it will press the mo- tion with even more vigor than 1t did at the opening of the trial on July 26 while the, defense has an nounced that it will stubbornly resist any effort of the state either to transfer the trial or draw the jury Venire from another county
 Robert Garrett. merchant and clerk of the court, will be placed on trial this time Like his brother, Larkin, whose case resulted in mistrial when Judge B. D. White dismissed the jury after the testimony had been heard Robert Garrett is charged with first degree murder In connection with the staying of Ed ward Sylvester Pierce, Baptist min ister, who was shot to death during a fight with the Garrett brothers at the preachers home on June Q. The brothers were jointly indicted, but when the case was called to trial the state gained a severance of the in- dictment and separate trials, electlng to try Larkin first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
British Circles Hope
 For Favorable Reply

LONDON, August 19.-British cir cles consider the Poincare's speech at Charleville presages a concillatory reply to the Curzon note. but fear also that it indicates a continuance of argument and the avoidance of definite decision.
 A mere prolongation of negotia- tions would be almost as distasteful to England as a complete disagree ment.
 The cabinet. therefore, is appar- ently facing the problem of whether to negotiate indefinitely while con ditions ar home and abroad continue to grow worse, or whether to carry out the threat of separate action in the face of conciliatory French at titude which, although unsatisfac- tory, does not warrant an open break.
 Speaking at Chester Sunday, J. II. Thomas, English labor party leader, declared that the occupation of the Ruhr was Illegal and also raised the question of whether the Versailles treaty itself was a true legal docu- ment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
EMPIRE COMPANY PAYS $15O,OOO FOR. FORTYFOOT FRONT.
ConnorS Says Deal Was Made As Investment
 On Twentieth

Another large deal in downtown business property became known Saturday with the sale of the prop erty immediately adjoining the Elm pire building on Twentieth street having frontage of 40 feet on Twentieth street and a depth of 100 feet, to the Empire Investment com pany, for a consideration said to have been in excess of S150, ,000 and according t. the records. more than $125. .OOO.
 The site purchased is two-story brick building abutting the Empire building and running to the alley and is occupied by the Puritan bakery, Southern Sandwich shop and several other business establish- ments. The property was owned by J. J. Gray, Jr., of Rockdale, Tenn. and the deal was made through A. A. Adams & Co.
 When asked regarding the report that the Empire building was con- templating building an addition tG the present building, George W. Con- nors stated: "It was our faith in downtown business property that caused the purchase of the property. It was merely bought for an invest ment, and feeling that the present time was the best to acquire addi- tional property for any contingency that might arise." M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
BIRMINGHAM
 WOMAN AMONG THOSE DEAD
Mrs. H. H. Harper, Wife Of
 WeIl-KnoWn CartooniSt Is Among Victims At Resort As
 Machine TumbIes Downward
TWO OTHERS IN WRECK RESIDENTS OF SYLACAUGA
Accident Attributed To Break
 ing Of Propeller Portions Of Which Rip Through Wing Of PIane-Sightseers Terrified

PENSACOLA, Fla, August 1s.-- Special Leased Wire.)-Five persons were instantly killed today at Il o'clock when a plane owned and piloted by former Naval Lieut.. AL bert Whitted, crashed to depth of 12 feet of water on what Is known as the "off side" at Camp Walton.
 Those who met death were:
 Mrs Anna Harper, wife of Hubert H.. cartoonist of The Age-Herald. Hugh Brown, automo- bile dealer and agent, Sylacauga, Ala; s. D. Castleman, business man, Sylacaugua, Ala; Frazier Patterson, 19-year-old son of c. " Patterson. Pensacola; former Naval Lieut.. AL bert Whitted, Pensacola.
 The fall of the plane was said to have been due to the breaking of the propeller, portions of which ripped through one of the wings of the flier. The crash was wit messed by hundreds of pleasure seek CTS who had gathered at the resort for the Sunday and weekend, and immediately boats put out to render aid. The bodies were all recovered. Possibly the most badly broken body was that of Lieutenant Whitted, the pilot, who received the full force of the impact as the heavily laden plane fell with a terrific splash. All are
  scuers reached the wrecked plane, Young Patterson was a son of the owner of the extensive Weiss-Pat- terson interests, manufacturers of cypress lumber The family came from Louisiana recently, upon open ing of the big milling plant on the south banks of Bayou Chico. and which employs upward of 500 men daily.
 The plane was owned by Luie- tenant Whitted, who had used the same in flights to New Orleans, Tampa, Jacksonville. Mobile, and in fact to all neiEhboring ports. He was in the aviation branch of the navy but when he married. obtained his discharge, continuing his interest in aviation. He married Miss Frances Brent daughter of Pensacola's wealthiest family. Three children survive, one a daughter of nine months.
 The difficulty in getting in con nection with Camp Walton was one reason for the information not be- ing clear in the city until late this evening. At the request of relatives in Pensacola, the naval air station dispatched plane to Camp Walton and also sent one of the swift sea
 Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
ORGANIZED LABOR COMMITTEE URGES DEFEAT 0F JITNEYS
Action Declared Taken To| Back Up Commissioner
 w. L. Harrison

Organized labor in Birmingham is urged to vote against the jitney ordi- nance at the election August 2S in resolutions adopted at meeting at o'clock Sunday afternoon of repre- sentatives of all affiliated labor crafts in Birmingham at the United temple. Members who attended the meeting said action was taken to back up Commissioner W. l.. Harri- son in his flight for support of the city's settlement ordinance, embody- ing the agreement with the Birming- ham Railway Light and Power com pany.
 The resolutions were adopted by a large majority it was stated, the meeting being well attended. The resolutions in full follow:
 @Whereas. at the election to be held in Birmingham August 2S, the issue is, in substance, whether iit- neys shall be allowed to run and op- crate without restrictions, except such as they have provided for them selves, and, further, whether Bir- mingham is to be deprived Cf the ordinance adopted by the city and enjoined by the jitney owners asso- citation;
 And, whereas organized labor stands for and will support any con structive movement which has it's purpose the advancement of the well fare and the well being of the geneal public as well as the laboring people;
 And, whereas, to allow the jitney owners ordinance to receive a ma jority of the votes of the people of Birmingham would be destructive of benefits and of the welfare of the general public and of the laboring people;
 Therefore. be it resolved That the committee of allied labor organiza- tions, composed of representa- tives of all affiliated labor crafts in Birming- ham, does urge the entire member ship of organizer labor and their friends and all citizens to vote against the jitney ordinance on August 28, and thus vote for the good and welfare of Birmingham and her people.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
WOODLAWN TO MAKE PARK PLAN DECISION
Meeting On First Avenue Paving Situation Will Be Called Soon

With a view to making some defi- mite decision as to the course to be taken against the plan to park First avenue, a mass meeting of Woodlawn and East Lake residents will be held within the next several days Von l.. Thompson, Birmingham attorney, who is leading the fight against the proposal told The Age Herald Sun. day that he had arranged for con- ference Of citizens Monday, when H. nal plans for the meeting would be made.
 MT Thompson also stated that he expected to meet officials of the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company with a proposition follow ing the conference Monday, but re- fused to disclose what the prLposi- rtion would be. stating that it would probably be made public Tuesday. 'Tf the railway company accepts this suggestion, all litigation will be ended, but If it refuses to entertain our proposal, then fight will be con- tinued,p Thompson said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-20
BOTH SIDES REAOY FUR BONUS FIGHT CONGRESS
Legion Claims The Measure Would Pass Even Over
 Presidents Veto

WASHINGTON. August 19.- Though it is four months before Con- gress meets. lively campaign for public sentiment both for and against the soldier bonus is already warm ing up.
 Friends of the bonus and officials of the American Legion, recognizing the pressure that will be brought to bear on Congress, are tempering their confident predictions of passage with warning against over-confi- dence, though canvass recently made by legion headquarters here shows that not even a presidential veto can block the bill.
 Another powerful source of opposi- ton has made itself known. The national industrial conference board. in a statement made public Sunday, concludes that the bonus Cannot be justified on economic grounds" Its report was made at this time, it states, in order to afford an oppor- tunity for full study of the matter by the general public in advance of a. re-introduction of the bonus bill in Congress in December.
 Taking into account all impor- tant factors, and balancing the argu- ments on both sides. the weight of the evidence points inevitably to the conclusion that adoption of the sol diers's bonus proposal cannot be jus tified on grounds of economic equity and fairness to the veterans or to the general population" the report states.
 "The triumph of compensation, will not be attained in the next Congress without a struggle, and for this struggle the opposition is already girding its loins," one American le- zion official said. "Au manner of influence will be brought to bear, and that influence is now being mo- bilized and marshalled into assault ing battalions"