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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
]. D. Diekmeier IS
Summoned Beyond
WELL KNOWN SHERMAN TOWN
SHIP RESIDENT DIES MONDAY
OF LAST WEEK

A well known resident of Sherman
township. Redwood county, passed
away Monday evening of this week
in the person of j. d. Diekmeier. He
had been suffering for some time
with cancer of the stomach and while
both he as well as his family knew of
his critical condition, yet his death
was grieveus blow to the family.
Mr.. Dlekmeier was a man of but
fifty-five years of age.
j. ID. Dieckmeier was born in Ger
many on November 10, 1867. With
his parents he came to Redwood
county, Minnesota, in 1876 and has
remained a resident of the town of
Sherman practically ever since until
his death. Mr.. Diekmeier was mar
ried to Emma Heffton on April 2I.
1897, and four children were born to
them. The children are: Charles.
Alma. Raymond and Lottie, all of
whom are now grown up or nearly
SO. He is survived by his widow
and children together with the fol-
lowing named brothers and sisters:
William F., Rudolph, Otto, Mrs. VIM.
G.. Revier, Herman, Frederick and
Mrs. VIM. Lussenhop, all residing
either in Sherman or immediate vi
cinity.
j. d. Diekmeier died Monday eve
ing, March 19. 1923, at $50 O'Clock,
having reached the age of fifty-five
years, four months and ten days.
During his active life he built up a
beautiful farm home in Sherman
township and he was always inter-
ested in everything that made for
better farming. For several years
during the early history of the
Franklin Farmers Cooperative cream
cry he served on the board of direc-
tors of that. industry.
Mr.. Diekmeier will be sadly mis-
sed in his community but the family
will feel most deeply the loss of a
good father and husband The Trib-
une joins in rendering sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Funeral services are being held
this afternoon Thursday at 2 o'clock
at the home. Interment will be made
in the Newton cemetery near the
Diekmeier home. Rev. G. r. Ellis is
conducting services.-Franklin Trib-
une.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
JOhnsOn-N -NupsOn

Miss Alta Loise Johnson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Albert johnson OF
Redwood Falls and Norris Nupson of
Saint Paul were quietly married at
an Episcopal church of st. Paul last
Saturday evening at eight O'Clock.
Rev. Cross, rector of the church, read
the service. The bride was attended
by Miss Dorothy Herman of Saint
Paul and the groom by VIM. Nolan of
Saint Paul. The groom's sister Miss
Lucy Nupson and the brides brother
Edward Johnson were also present at
the ceremony. Following the service
Mr.. and Mrs. Nupson went to Man
kato where they were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds until
Tuesday when they came to the home
of the brides parents in Redwood
Falls.
Mrs. Nupson graduated from the
Redwood Falls high school a few
years ago and then went to the Teach
ers College at Winona. Since her
completion of the course there she
has taught in the schools of Minneso-
ia her work this year being in the
schools of st. Paul. She will con-
tinue her work there until the close
OF the present school year. Mr..
Nupson is a salesman for the Webb
Publishing Company of st. Paul.
Mrs. Nupson has host of friends in
Redwood Falls who extend the best
OF wishes for her future happiness.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Palace Opening
Sat-, March 81
BIG SHOWING OF LADIES GAR
MENTS PROMISED BY PROM
INENT MERCHANT

Charles +. Gales, owner of the
Palace Store of Redwood Falls, alt
nounces big spring opening with an
interesting show of spring garments
materials, ETC., this opening to be
featured throughout the day an1
evening next Saturday, March 81.
Music will be furnished by an excel
lent orchestra and light Refreshments
store during the hours mentioned
1t is neither the refreshments nor
the music. however, that will attract
the ladies of this vicinity who are
always eager to be present when the
Palace formerly presents its spring
goods. The fact that Mr.. Gales WIS.,
its the eastern markets each season
and carefully selects suits dresses,
coats, children's wear, lingerie, hosi-
cry and the many other things requir-
ed by the well dressed woman of to-
day, is the big drawing card and al
ways guarantees a big attendance
upon these occasions.
Mr.. Gales returned only short
time ago from his trip to the east
and while there he selected many
simply gorgeous" garments which
viii be shown for the, first time next
Saturday. A few samples have al
ready been displayed during the last
few days and these assuredly wher
the feminine appetite for more" !"
Not only are the new garments fas-
cinating in line. color and style, but
materials are especially attractive.
For the woman who prefers garments
especially made, Mr. Gales has pro-
vided a wide range of these materials
in the piece and with all the new and
beautiful trimmings needed for at
tractive gowns.
Through the Gazette Mr.. Gales ex-
tends cordial invitation to all the
ladies of Redwood county and sur
rounding counties to visit The Palace
next Saturday and to see the wealth
of seasonable merchandise on display
there.
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P. ]. kOIbet
Lets Contract
REDWOOD FALLS TO HAVE NEW
CREAMERY BUILDING ERECT
ED SOON.

Otto Neitge of ,Mankato was the
successful bidder for the work of
constructing the new creamery
which FL. Kolbet, proprietor of the
Kolbet Dairy Company will erect this
summer. Mr.. Neitge's bid of $50 900
for the general contract was accepted
after due consideration of Mr.. Kol-
bet. This contract does not include,
lighting, heating. plumbing nor incl
dentals.
& The building which is to be of the
most approved type for modern
creameries, will be So by 62 feet,
two stories high, the upper
story being designed as living
quarters for the Kolbet family. The
material selected is pressed brick
trimmed with Kasota stone, assuring
the city one of the best creameries in
this section of the state. It has been
planned after Mr.. Kolbet's own ideal
of whata sanitary convenient cream
cry should be and the construction
will follow these plans exactly. 1t
has been especially designed for san
itiation and will meet the highest re-
quirements.
The location selected for the
creamery is most beautiful one just
at the end of Washington street,
which the new building will face.
There is no doubt but that the build
ing, if erected according to the pres
ent plans will be a splendid addition
to the city and will meet the needs
for much more room, which Mr.. Kol-
bets constantly increasing business
demands.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Boys and Girls
Have Meetings
SHORT CORSE FOR CLUB WORK
ERS HELD APRIL 2 AND 5 AT
TWO PLACES

(By County Agent Lynn Sheldon)
There will be two One-day Boys
and Girls Club Short Courses held
within the county on April End and
3rd. All boys and girls, who are
club members and their parents. and
all boys and girls, who are interested
in Club work together with their par
ents; are extended special invitation
to report at either of the points men,
toned.
The Redwood Falls Short Course
will assemble at the Court Room in
the Court House at 8 a. M, April End
and every boy and girl in the county
tributary to this point, who are en-
rolled or interested in any of the
Boys and Girls Club Projects, should
report at this time. All boys and
girls who are in the Redwood Falls
schools are to report to their teacher
and will come in a body under the d.
rection of Professor Dahmes, who viii
be in charge.
There will be special instructive
work under the direction of Profes-
sors Zavoral and Howard of the Uni
versity Farm in the livestock projects
and Mrs. Baker of the Home Econo-
mics projects. After the morning
session Mrs. Baker and Miss Kennedy
will visit other schools in the county.
Everyone is supposed to bring their
basket lunch and eat together during
the noon hour Immediately follow
ing the noon hour we will assemble
again i'm the Court Room for a gen.
eral session followed by the moving
picture "PARTNERS" at the Dream
81 This will ha the
close of the course.
All attendance from the rural
schools will be reported direct to the
teacher in the District and should be
marked present for the day as they
will be under the direction of the Ex-
tension Service and will be in regular
class work that is strictly educational
for the day. Every club member
should not fail to attend. 1t is entire
free to everyone.
The Lamberton Short Course will
meet at 8 a. m. at the gymnasium of
the High School for the general as
sembly, and resume their classes af-
ter the first period under the direc-
tion of Professors Zavoral and How
ard for the livestock projects and
continue until noon. Everyone should
bring their basket lunch and all eat
together during the noon hour.
Immediately after the noon hour
will be the general assembly again in
the gymnasium which will be follow
ed by the moving picture PART
NERS" at 3 p. M, at the theatre.
Every boy and girl interested in any
project in boys and girls club work
together with their parents are es-
pecially invited to attend these Short
Courses. A day of instruction on
Boys and Girls Club work will be a
great help to all in carrying out the
projects during the year and it is
hoped that there will be splendid at
tendance at both meetings..
Mrs Baker of the Home Economics
Department will be present at the
meeting with Miss Kennedy to assist
in the Home Economic projects some
time during the day.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Crowd at Capitol
Urges Road Bonds
STATEWIDE POPULARITY OF
PLAN TO ADVANCE HIGHWAY
PROGRAM is PROVED

A big demonstration. virtually a
good roads rally, at public hearing
in the state capitol Friday night be-
fore public highway committees to
the senate and house, showed how op-
position has been magnified and went
far to pave the way, for favorable
action on state highway bond legis-
lation, according to reports from ST.
Paul.
Scores of farmers and businessmen
from all parts of the state, who paid
their own expenses or drew them
from legal organizations which they
represented, took advantage of an op-
portunity, they said to finally put the
Minnesota good roads movement
"over the top" Public-spirited citi-
zens identified with the Good Roads
most every locality joined forces at
the capitol to do their bit toward in
suring the biggest success of the high
way program.
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner. outlined the bond plan.
He received a great ovation. The
commissioners statement and his
prompt answer to every possible OBJ
lection won an almost unanimous
"vote of confidence"
The large gathering went on record
decisively in favor of the highway
bond program when Commissioner
Babcock presented the proposition.
''Do you want to go ahead or let
other states beat you to it? We can
go on without adding a cent to taxes.
Over so per cent of the trunk high
way system is improved. Do you
want to quit now?'
Farmers responding to newspaper
announcements that the public would
be heard on the bond proposals
fought for recognition for the chair
man that they might testify how the
program is building up all the roads.
The commissioner has made it
clear that the Minnesota plan is one
first to improve and maintain the
farm to market roads. He showed
how all county and proposed state
bonds with interest can be paid out
in full in twenty years and made to
give the use of more good roads every
year under the bond. plan.
The opposition was voiced by the
farmer banker from district in
which the roads have been extensive
ly improved by the use of about $780,
600 of trunk highway funds. One
member -of the legislature indicated
that he might offer his objections
later and few asked questions that
showed they either lacked informa-
ton or were mislead on the bond
plan. This diversion famed up the
enthusiasm of the hundreds of good
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Race Circuit
Held Day Meet
REPRESENTATIVES OF DAKOTA.
MINNESOTA LEGION MET
THURSDAY.
(From Slayton Herald).


Final arrangements for the first
annual American Legion Race pro
gram and three day celebration, were
whipped into shape last Thursday
when Representatives of the Dakota
Minnesota American Legion Race
Circuit met in this city.
The meeting was attended by Geo
Gurley of Pipestone, president of the
association; j. r. Coonrod of Elan.
dreau, Secretary and /. A. Howard OF
Pipestone, DR.. Matthews. w. Smell
IN. DeKoltz, of Flandreau; Roy Nc
Phee, DR.. Anderson, DR.. Finn, Lee
. O'Hara and K. Mckenzie, of Redwood
Falls; w. Farmer, j. Robinson and T.
l.. Fitzgerald of Madison, S. D., anG
A. d. Week, DR.. p. H. Radford and
r. H. Violin of this city.
Following a luncheon served, the
visiting members at the Park Hotel
the business session of the circuit met
at the Court House.
Secretary Coonrod announced that
he was more than pleased with the
results SO far, from advertisement;
places to secure horses. He already
has received letters from interested
race horse owners from Brooklyn, N
Y, Minneapolis, Coolidge, Kansas
Louisville. KY, Powell Wyoming and
elsewhere. He stated that fully one
hundred and fifty horses could be ex-
pected to enter in the races among
which would be the fastest horses in
the country. By reason Of the five
towns going together the horses will
be kept busy for a month, and as it
is also an off season, they naturally
win flock here in great numbers, Mr..
Coonrod stated.
The matter of additional amuse-
ments consumed the greater part OF
the afternoon Various amusement
representatives were present, bidding
for the concessions. The Walter
Savidge Amusement Company, how
ever, was contracted with to furnish
tthe amusement for the entire circuit.
This company carries ten carloads
of amusements, comprising a ferris
wheel. sea plane y-go-round,
twenty concessions, two free acts and
greatest of all, a dramatic show
troupe, playing "The Bat" "a Fool
There Was" etc. The shows are
given in a tent with 1900 seating ca
pacity and will remain in each of the
live tOWlS IOI luii WSch, PidyiHS
nightly.
Mr.. Savidga hit the proper chord
when appearing before the circuit
heads. In the first place, Mr.. Saw
idge said. 81 will not appear on the
same grounds with any carnival
troop, gambling devices and the like.
My people are all respectable, many
of them having their families with
them. and unless the surroundings
are descent l would not play. For
this reason / must require a pledge
that only clean wholesome conces-
sions and entertainments be permit
ted on the grounds"
The members present informed Mr.
Savidge that they liked his manner
of talk. stated that it was their de-
sire to have nothing that would meet
with the smallest objection and that
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Dale WOhlfOrd

Dale, the seven year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Seth Wohlford of Redwood
Falls, died at the hospital last Satur-
day. following an operation for ap-
pendicitis. Burial services were held
at the home at two O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon and at the Presbyterian
church at two-thirty o'clock, followed
by interment in the Redwood Falls
cemetery. Besides his parents the
little boy is mourned by two sisters
and a brother, all older than he. Rel
atives attending the funeral included
Dale's grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Schon of Hopkins and Mrs. Kogge
and c. Wohlford of Minneapolis,
Mrs. Stehlin of Mankato, w. Soma
bend and Mrs. G.. Sonnabend of Good
Thunder, Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Wohl-
ford of Sleepy Eye, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Wohlford and Arthur Wohlford of
Clements.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Annual Ball Given
by Fire Department

The annual ball given by the Fire
Department Of Redwood Falls will be
given Monday evening of next week,
April 3rd. Music for dancing will be
furnished by the New Dream Orches-
ira and the cafes of the city will
serve the luncheon at midnight
Funds derived from the ticket sale
will be used by the Department for
the defraying of current expenses, up
keep of equipment, etc. The ticket
sale will be made this week and all
residents Of the city who are appre-
ciative of the work done by the fire
men are urged to show their appre-
citation in a monetary way.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Indians May Get
Large Amount
INDIANS IN VICINITY ARE IN
LINE FOR BIG INHERITANCE
FROM NEW YORK LAND

Attorney Kellogg of New York was
in Redwood Falls last week attending
to affairs relative to an inheritance
in which the Indians of this vicinity
are interested. If the Indian Com
mission is successful in establishing
the rights of local Indians TO this in
heritance, each of them will receive
approximately twenty-five thousand
dollars. This concerns about forty
residents in this community.
The estate in question involves his
torical happenings away back in the
time of the Revolutionary war. At
this time several tribes of Indians,
later banded together under the
names of the Six Nations, entered in
to an agreement with the Colonies to
help the Americans in the war against
England. For this service the Indi-
ans were to be given a grant of land
then occupied by the Six Nations in
New York State. At the close of the
war this agreement was put into eff
feet, President Washington guaran-
teeing to the Six Nations about six
million acres of land, this land not TO
be sold or otherwise disposed of by
the Indians without the consent OF
the American government
Later this land which became very
valuable as the settlement of New
York progressed, was bought by the
Governor of New York for Wall
Street interests, from the Indians and
only a nominal sum was paid for il
The sale was made without authority
from the Federal government. Thai
such unlawful sale had been made
was proved several years ago when
an effort was made TO clear uD ii
tie on certain portion of this land
The case of the Indians right to title
was carried to the Supreme Court
which ruled that the land still be
longs tothe Indians and that
the descendants of the original Six
Nations Indians are entitled to it
Further information on the matter is
watched for with the keenest interest
by the local indians.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
The Kings Entertain

Mr.. and Mrs. Almond f. King were
host and hostess at delightful lunch
con at their beautiful home at Hunt.
ington Park, California, on Feb. IA
in honor of their Illinois and Mime
sofa friends. The place cards were
miniature valentines. Lovely flowers
decorated the table and rooms. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Hance Miller of Mt. Morris, Ill; Mrs
w. N. Gilbert, State Center, Iowa
Mrs. Maria Newcomer, Mt. Morris.
ILL.,; Judge and Mrs. j. p. Hand, Long
Beach, Calf; Mrs. Robinson, Red
wood Falls, Minnesota; Mrs. Flora
Nicky and Miss Nicky, Long Beach
Calf; Forest King and wife, Hunt
ington Park.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28

The ladies of the neighborhood in
which Mrs. S. p. Johnson has made
her home since coming to Redwood
Falls to live. met at her home
last Saturday afternoon and spent
several hours in social way. A six
o'clock dinner was served by the la
dies. The gathering was complete
surprise upon Mrs. Johnson and was
planned by her guests as q last visit
before she moves into her new home
in the east part of town.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Many Are Holding
Their Victory Bonds

The attention of holders of Victory
Bonds throughout the United States
is being called to the fact that in
terest on the sum invested in these
bonds is being entirely lost since they
collect no interest since the date on
which they came due last December.
Acting Secretary Gilbert made the
statement at Washington Monday
that interest at the rate of $10,000.-
90 per day and that more than 81 ,000,-
600 has already been lost, Bonds OF
this issue amounting to more than
$50, 1000, 100000 have not yet been re-
deemed. Local bankers are advising
all persons in this community who
may have any Victory Bonds in their
possession. to give the matter imme-
diate attention in order that they
may lose no more interest on them.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28

The Womens Christian Temperance
Union had an interesting meeting in
the parlors Of the Methodist church
last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Greene
vice president, presided during the
meeting and devotionals were led by
Miss Hitchcock Interesting and in
structive papers on legislation We're
read bv Mines Kline, Conner, Martin
and Ellsworth. Mrs. Max Treu sang
"a beautiful solo, her accompaniment
being played by Mrs. A. M. Carr.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
NEW JOB FOR HOTALING

H. C. Hotaling. president of the Ma
tional Editorial Association. has been
made executive secretary of the Min
nesota Ten Thousand Lakes associa-
tion as was announced Thursday by
r. R. Wise. president of the Associa-
tion. Mr.. Hotaling succeeds, Ivan A.
Coppe, who recently resigned to be-
come advertising director of the. Des-
Moines, Iowa Capital. The new ex--
ecutive secretary will also continue
his work for the National Editorial
Association.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
Silent Detective
Coming April 6
YOUNG LADIES CLUB TO PRE-.
SENT THREE-ACT DRAMA
AT ARMORY

On Friday Evening, April 6, 1928,
the Young Ladies Club of St. Cath
crimes Church will present a three
act drama entitled "The Silent Detec-
tive" The play will be staged
promptly at 8:15 at the Armory.
Dame Rumor has it that there isn't a
dull moment from the time the or
chestra plays the pre-curtain over
ture until the final line is spoken.
Cast
Marcia Gray-Engaged to be mar
ried to Fred Howells-
-------------- Florence Zehetner
Josephine Howells-A sister worth
having ------ Margaret Lowham
Nellie Gray-Marcia's aunt
--- Kathryn Kennedy
Mrs Howells-Prefers a rich
daughter-in-law --- Rose Huot
Sarah Chapman-an artist in love
with Fred Howells - Lucie Gits
Susan Wilkins-an old-fashioned
wife who sometimes writes poe
try ----- Lenore Kolbet
Chole-Marcia' negro nurse
Veronica Mile,
Mr.. Gray-Marcia's father ---
------------ Alvin Bittric.
Fred Howells ----- Thomas Cul
Or. Alcott ------ Edward Cummings
Bert Hawley -- Edward Schiller
Jerry Wilkins, in love with his
wife ----- Alvin Bittrict
Between acts. the following spec.
ialties will be given:
Volcal Solo ----- Lucie Git.
Male Quartet - Mike, Joe ant
Glenn Lauterbach and Frank Newman
Vocal Trio --- Mrs. John O'Meara
{ Mrs. E. Gallea, Glenn Lauterbach.
aBnjo Accompaniment - Franci.
Porter.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28
BANKERS AT NEW ULM

The date of the annual convention
of the Second District group of mem
bers of the Minnesota State Bankers
association has been selected as May
II and 18. These dates fall upon
Tuesday and Wednesday. The con-
vention this year will be held in New
Ulm, as was ANNOUNCED some time
ago.
The different committees, who
the annual affair. will soon be busy
with the preparations for the event.
New Ulm win welcome the bankers
and there is no doubt, but that they
will go away feeling that New Ulm
hospitality is the acme of perfection.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28

Carl Miller and Fred Seifert were
business callers at Walnut Grove
Tuesday.
A number of members of the local
/. O. O. F. went to Olivia, Friday
night to exemplify the work of the
Golden Rule and the Royal Purple de-
grees to class of three candidates
in the Olivia order. The gentlemen
going from here were Messrs. G.
Freyer, j. Wheeler, R. Whyte, II.
Kuck. F. Grapp, H. Warner, L. King
and H. Fathers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-03-28

The Pythian Sisters gave Mrs.
Marite Laird pleasant surprise at
the close of the regular work of the
order last Wednesday evening, the
occasion r5sing the birthday anniver-
sary of Mrs. Laird. The table was
prettily decorated in yellow and
white these colors being carried out
in large birthday cake which was
lighted by seventy-four candles. A
picnic luncheon was served.