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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-08-21
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FoRECLOS-
IRE SALE

URE SALE
Notice is hereby given that default
has occurred in the conditions of that
certain mortgage duly made and ex-
geline DeWenter, his wife, mortgagors,
unto the First State Bank Of ST. Jo-
Seph, a corporation, MORTGAGE, dated
the 10Th day of September, 1922, and
duly recorded in the office of the Reg
lister of Deeds of Stearns County, Min
nesota on the End day of October, A.
p, 1922. at nine o'clock A. NJ, in Book
Which default consists in the nom
payment of the sum of two hundred
seventy-five dollars ($275 .00) interest,
which became due on said mortgage on
the 29th day Of September, 1928;
which default still exists, and by
said mortgage, the. undersigned mort
gage elects to declare, and does here
by declare the whole principal sum
and interest aforesaid to De immediate
ly due and payable, and there is there
for claimed to be due, and there is due
at the date of this notice upon said
mortage- Indebtedness the sum Of FIVE
lars ($5024. Sd, and no action or pro-
ceeding at law, or otherwise. having
been instituted to recover the debt Sc
cured by said mortgage, or any part
thereof; and the power Of sale therein
contained having become operative.
NOW THEREFORE,, NOTICE is
HEREBY GIVEN. That by virtue Of
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute
in such case made and provided, the
mortgage will be foreclosed by the
sale of the premises described in and
conveyed by said mortgage, which
premises are situated in the county of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-08-21

George Sukke spent Friday evening
at F. Botz'.
B. H. Otte called at Harry Knapp's
Sunday evening.
Herbert Huismann is spending a
few days at. home.
Miss Dola Grundman spent a few
days with Mrs. Knapp.
Mr.. Putnam was business caller
at c. F. Botz' Tuesday evening.
Harry Caughren of Osakis called
at Ole Halverson's Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ehr spent few days helping
Mrs. Getting move and clean house
Mrs. Ehr was dinner and supper
guest at the Tony Miller home Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Detterman
called on Bill Schley Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Ruth Reese and Lous Huber
spent Monday afternoon at Will Nc
Closkey's.
Leo Demro of St. Cloud and Bruce
Wilcox had dinner at the H. c..
Knapp home Sunday.
Mrs. Fay Huston is staying with
her sister-in-law Mrs. Ben Huston
at Melrose few days.
Mrs. George Ahren ST., of Mel
rose spent from Sunday until We'd
nesday O. last week at the John
Kraemer home.
Mrs. Harry Knapp and baby Don.
aid called on Mrs. George Rice Fri
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Key mo-
foyol nm froy, M;pnoorole CofrxJox
evening. They returned home Sun.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schwager ar
rived last Thursday and will visit g
few weeks with their daughter Mrs
Herman Iwinski.
Miss Cora Norgarden came home
Thursday evening from Minneapolis
where she has been taking summer
school for six weeks.
Mrs. Harry Knapp and son Don.
aid attended party for the babies
on the cradle roll at the Methodist
church on Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen ano
family have moved on the Jean
Irish farm formerly occupied by the
Henry VanHavermeadt family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kelley Of
Carbin, Mimi, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Curks of Watkin, Mimi, called at B
H. Cites Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kraemer ano
daughters Irene and Marie spent Sun.
day at st. Nicholas visiting Father
Schiner and Catherine Ahren.
Charles Kortan ST., started to
thresh Thursday afternoon at the
George Grundman home and as fan
as he has gone the grain seems to be
very good.
George Sunderman and son Lee
daughter Alvina and Mr.. Herman
Sunderman and Tony Proell took din
ner at the Earl Pauly home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Simon and
daughter Verna and Miss Selma
Steam all of Brookings, S. D., spent
the week end at the Iwinsh home
Mrs. Simon is Mrs. Iwinski's sister
Miss Cora Norgarden had an op-
Grafton for the removal of her ton
sils Monday morning at the Sweet
man hospital and is getting along
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Brom-
enschendel and Mr.. Frank Bromen-
schenkel enjoyed a picnic dinner at
the Fred Botz home Friday.
The social club met with Mrs. Elm
Tuesday. The SPECIAL visitors were
Mrs. Frank Tank, Miss Dorothy
Tank, Mrs. Serly and Ann, Mrs.
GRADER and son Sam and Elmo Ped.
erson.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Knapp anc
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-08-21

No matter how much more
death. Separate your insurance
It is impossible to receive both.
Join the Modern Woodmen
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-08-21

you pay, all you will receive is $1,000 at
from your investment. It will pay you big.
Why pay for it?
now.
M. P. STADTHERR,
:. IS District bepuy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
COUPLE DONATE
 ESTATETO STATE
Will Be Used For Upkeep Of
 Lawrence County School
tsTATE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERK, Ala, March 16.- Dr. John W. Abercrombie, state super intendent of education. has written Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Smith. Route 2, Russell vile, thanking them on behalf of the state board of edueation for their dona- tions of $14,000 in money and 700 acres of land to be used as a perpetual en- dowment for the support of the C. c. Smith school in District 39, Lawrence county These donations are in addi- tion to previous liberal contributions of land m money from Mir. and Mrs. Smith.
 In his letter to them, Dr. Abercrom- bic stated: By direction of the board, I am writing to express it's deep appre- citation of this manifestation of your interest in the youth of the community in which you have lived and labored so long, so faithfully and so efficiently. In thus dedicating the fruits of your labors to the promotion of education you have not only rendered a signal service to present and future genera tions, but you have also set worthy example to men and women everywhere who have accumulated a surplus of this worlds goods"
 Off To Tuscaloosa--The Montgomery Rotary club will be well represented at the Tuscaloosa district convention March 1S-19. A special car on the Mo- bile and Ohio railroad will carry the local delegation, comprising 20 or 9 Rotarians, some of whom will take their wives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
REVIVAL SERVICE
 AT MARION CLOSES
Preaching Done By Dr. Williams
 Of Athens

MARION, Ala, March 16.-(Spe- cial. )--The revival services which have been conducted at Siloam Baptist church, came to close Thursday night. Dr. J. o. Williams, pastor of the First Baptist church of Athens, Ala, was the preached. James B. McCravey of Laurens, $. C., was in charge of the singing. About thirty members were received into the Baptist church as result of the services.
 Minister Addresses Students--At the Thursday morning assembly of the student body of Marion institute, Dr. J. O. Williams of Athens, Ala, spoke to the cadets. James B. McCrayey of Laurens, S. C., also took part in the assembly services with songs and read ings.
 Enjoy Snow--There were a number of children in Marion who saw their first snow this week and the streets were filled with merry bands of snow fighters all during the time the snow was on the ground.
 Society To Raise Funds--The Wom- ans Missionary society of the Marion Methodist church held business ses- sion at the home of Mrs. A. K. Arm strong. The society has accepted a quota of $1 ,500 as their share of the funds for the new Sunday school build ing of the Methodist church and this meeting was for the discussion of plans to raise the funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
ROTARIANS GIVE
 SCOUTS $4OO LIFT
Funds Will Go To Help Move
 ment In Talladcga

TALLADEGA, Ala.,. March 16-- Especial. .)--Approximately $500 will be given to the local Boy Scouts by the Ro- tary club. The club voted to. donate the sum of $10 for each member toward tine Boy Scout movement for the year at the luncheon last week.
 The Rotary candidates for the mu- nicipal election were present and made splendid campaign talks. Bernard Bar field, for mayor and police Robert Neig7 Ter, streets, and Oliver CokaE finance, are the Rotary standard bearers. The candidates outlined their platform and assured the club members they would do their best to carry out their pledges.
 Present Minstrel Sh0w.'--The Mig non band of Sylacauga and cast of performers from the Mignon mills pre- sented a minstrel show at the Elks' theatre Friday night. Funds derived from the sale of tickets will be used for the benefit of the band towards pur- chasing new uniforms and music and other equipment.
 Wires Repaired.--FrOm 10 o'clock Thursday night the city was complete fly isolated except a communication line to Jackson Shoals. There are 70 miles of lines to be kept up in this district. All day and all night a crew, headed by John R. Lester, worked to restore service, and kept things going. By morning they had succeeded in restoring company communication over the pri- vate lines to Ashland, Lineville, Annis- ton and Sylacauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
ALABAMA HEIRS
 TO PUSH CLAIM
Key Descendants Meet In Bir-
 mingham To Put In Claim

MOBILE, Ala, March 1G.-fSpeeial Leased Wire. .)--Mrs. Jesse Butler and her sister, Mrs. Carson Woodruff. both Of Cricbton expect to fall heir to q share in the estate of Bishop c. w. key. who died several years ago, leav- ing to his heirs block of property in the business section of New York City. The two Mobilians will probably go to Birmingham to attend meeting of the heirs, where conference will be held March 20 regarding the estate. The property will be sold and the money distributed among the heirs of the bishop.
 The two Mobile women claim relation ship as great-graAddaughters of the bishop and trace their connection through their mother, Mrs. Susan Key Reynolds of Greenville, Ala, grand daughter of the testator. The property, situated at Broadway and Twenty third street, it is said was originally land grant from King of England to Martin Key, an officer of the king and descended to John and Williay Key, reverting to John Key upon the death of the latter. The property is report ed to have passed to various titleholders until at the death of John Key it fell into the hands of Bishop Key, who was the last to hold complete owner shiu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
,SILHOUETTES OF
 STATE CAPITAL
tsTATE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MOAN1OoMLhI, Aid, MdTcn lO.- The capital city will have a distin- guished visitor March 31-April 1, in the person of Bob" Murphy. chef de chemin de fer of La Societe des 40 hommes ct 8 Chevaux. the playground organization of the American Legion. La Societe is better known perhaps as the "Forty and Eight" and is com posed of picked men from the Ameri- can Legion, selected because of out standing service rendered that organi- zation.
 The designation. Forty and Eight" was inspired by the famous box cars of French military transportation which had capacity of 40 men or eight horses. Several local units. or voitures, of the Forty and Eight" have been established in Alabama, and the con- ing to Montgomery of Murphy. na. tional head of the organization. is to be made statewide affair with voyagers from over the state expected to join in entertaining the national chief.
 Murphy is from Iowa, known as the state where the tall corn grows. and which sent troops to France who were in close contact with Alabama veterans. The local voiture is making extensive plans for the entertainment of their national leader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
.s'se GIVEN SEVEN YEARS
 Convicted Of MansIaughter In Brook &, wood Killing

a TUSCALOOSA, Ala. March ,15:- (By Associated Press. lr rAfter consider. ing for more than 12 bpnrs the case of Oscar Largin, accused of first degree murder in connection swith the killing of l.. E. Elliott just this side of Brook wood August l, the jury returned a ver- dict charging the defendant with man slaughter in the first degree and sem tenced him to seven years in the state peniteniary. The defendant was called before Judge Fleetwood. Rice Saturday morning, immediately after the report of the jury and it's dismissal, for sem tence. He had nothing, to say, but his attorney gave notice ofsa motion for a new trial and the sentence of the court was suspended pending a decision upon that motion.
 The sentence of Oscar Largin follows a sentence fo six years imposed upon his son, James Largin, on November 8, 1923, for connection with. the same murder. The son is now at liberty under bond pending a. decision upon his appeal. The case is 2one in which the father attempted to shoulder all the blame for the killing; declaring he acted in self defense when Elliott resented be- ing accosted for the alleged use of 0aths in addressing Largin's children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
FORD SHOALS .
 VICTORY INfSENATE
Oliver Expects Transformation
 In South If Offer Accepted
TENNESSEE VALLEY lBUREAI

iENNESSEE VALLEY 'BUREAU)
 HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March 16.- Congressman W. B. Oliver of the Sixth Alabama. district, in a letter to the Huntsville Daily Times expresses the opinion that the Senatet'will soon take favorable action on theltford offer for Muscle Shoals and passilthe Mckenzie bill. With Ford in coistroi, of Muscle Shoals Mir. Oliver declares that within five years it will be proved as the most important event that has occurred in the south since the civil war.
 Vital Report Issued-Tbe vital statis- tics for Madison county for the month of February have just been issued by the health department. The number of births was 12S, or a rate of 29.16 per thousand population. The number of deaths for the month was S4, which is a rate of 1896 per 1000. There were 23 deaths of children under two years of age and % of people oyre 60 years of age. Peneumonia was the prin- cipal cause of death, 24. persons having succumbed to that maladyi during Feb ruary. xc5
 Farm Expert Coming-J. s. Kern achan, head of the Alabama Farm Blu reau Cotton association, is expected here Tuesday-to visit with the cotton planters of the Madison County Farm bureau and advise with them as to their plans for this season. Charles E. Massey of the field force of the Ala bama bureau, will accompany Mir. Kernachan. st.h
 ., Stills Smashed--Two 5illict liquor stills were destroyed four. emiles south west of Athens Thursday, according to V.. s. Root, federal prohibition agent, and W. F. Hampton, state law enforce ment officer, who led the raiders.
 Take Postal Test-Seyeral applicants for the fourth-class post office ap- pointment at Gurley were examined here Saturday afternoon. The com mission of the present postmistress, Mrs. Williamson, expired last month
 Practice Begips1-First practice of the Huntsville High school baseball squad will begin during this week and it is expected that an unusually fast team will be developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
NEW COTTON MILL
 WEARS COMPLETION
Over 20 Carloads Of Machiner:
 Installed

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, March 1s Especial. )-The Conner Cotton mill | rapidly nearing completion. The wsts system has been installed, the coco gallon tank for private fire protectioa is partly assembled, the auromatf sprinkler system is in working order ans the steam heating units are functionins
 Over 20 carloads of machinery ha. been installed and the electrical trans. former will soon be placed The wiring is completed and reflectors located \ number of looms yet reman to be as st mbled. but the opener is in place ane the store house filled with l,2OO bales of cotton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
|STATEDlSPOSES
 !! OF ROAD TRUCKS.
Highway Board Standardizes On Four -Wheel-Driye
 Trucks
tsTATE CAPITAL BUREAU,

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 16.- Trucks, donated to the state of Alabama by the federal government, which the state cannot use in it's road work are being successfully disposed of, it was declared Saturday by R. B. Janney, superintendent of motor equipment for the highway department. st the close of the World war the government had a quantity of trucks intended for mili- tary purposes on its hands and turned same over to the various states to be utilized in road work as they saw fit.
 The Alabama highway department is standardizing on four-wheel-drive trucks and has adopted policy of disposing of those trucks in the government dona- tion that do not come under this standard.
 Louisiana has taken 2S of these trucks of the hands of the Alabama highway department, these trucks in- cluding Liberty, Pierce Arrow, White Nash and elIy-Springfield makes. c. c. Hughes, representative of the Louis jana highway department, was in Mont gomery Saturday making arrangements for shipping these trucks to Baton Rogue. The trucks were disposed of to the Louisiania authorities for m aver. age of $130 apiece, which represents their cost of upkeep and conditioning to the state of Alabama.
 Mir. Janney said that the state of Tennessee had sent representatives. to inspect some of the surplus Alabama stock and that telegram had been received Saturday from the Arkansas authorities in reference to the surplus trucks that Alabama had on hand for disposition. There are about 60 trucks of the government stock still to be dis posed of by the Alabama highway de partment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
NEW MILITARY SOCIETY
University Gets. Charter Of Scabbard
 And Blade M

UNIVERSITY, Ala, March 16.- Especial. 1.-The Capstone Sabre local honorary military fraternity, Es re- gently been granted a charter or Scab- bard and Blade, national organization, and installation of the members will be made at later date. The purpose of this organization is to promote closer relationship with military units at other schools, to raise the standard of military training and to encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient members.
 The charter members of this organ;. ration, is Seomposed of the following cadet officers: Col. Ben Compton, Lieut.. Col. William B. Sowell, Mai. Julian. Pinkston, Capts. Sheffield Owens, F. O. Clayton, Sam Silverman, Charles Soule, H. Coleman Martin, Robinson Brown and Lieut.. George Har- rison. ..
 Students HonOred.--David Feinstein, Marcus c. Russell, Colle W. Toenes, Chester H. Knight and George D. King were elected to Sigma Eta, national honorary commerce fraternity, this past week.
 r Attention, Freshmen.- of all freshmen has been called to the Reclamation contest to be held for fresh. men in April. The tryouts will be held March 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
$45, ,OOO PAID FOR < STARKE HUILDING
No Departments To Move Yet
 From Capitol
tsTArE CAPITAL BUkEAU)

MONTGOMERY, AlS March 16.- No active preparations were made Sat urday by any of the state departments for future removal into the Starke school building on Dexter avenue, vir- tual acquisition of which by the state was announced Friday. The talk around the capital was that some changes in the Starke building would probably be necessary before any of the state branches could occupy it.
 J. NJ. Starke, owner of the building and principal of the University school has stated that he is prepared for re- moval in few weeks time. The con- sideration that the state will pay for this property is 5000, with the trans fer to be formally made in the next few days. -s AsiF
 Commissions Issued--The following commissions were issued by Secretary of State Blan Saturday, March 15:
 William R. Ward. county commits sioner, second district Eutaw, Green county; W. F. Freeman, notary pub lie and ex-officio justice, of the peace, precinct 8, Phil Campbell, Franklin county; W. F. Marsh, notary public and ex-officio justice of the peace, pre- cinct 26, Arb, Marshall county; Paul E. Fuller, notary public. Montgomery, Montgomery county; B. Y. Carmichael, notary public, Montgomery, Montgomery county; Frank Miller, notary public, Helena, Shelby county; S.; E. Nelson. notary public. Demopolis, Marriage county; J. c. Steadman, notary public, Demopolis, Marriage county; c. w. Lee, notary public, Rockfordi Coosa county i; Miss Bertie Henderson,, notary public, Brewton, Escambia. county; Mrs. Mae ketchum, notary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county; Euhlie Eiland, mo- tary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county; C. N. Atkinson, notary public, Parrish, Walker county; W. T. Weath- CTS, registrar. Wedowee. Randolph ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
PROFIT MADE
 LN SHIPMENTS OFETERGREENS

Y EVERGREEN, Ala, March 16.- (By Associated Press Following a good business during the winter season, dealers in evergreens grown in this section are optimistic re-. garding business for spring and sum- mer, 1t is expressed here. The fern business for May and June is de- clared especially promising.
 According to R. F. Groom, local business man, who has been engaged in handling evergreens, this indus try began here about 25 years ago by an Englisman known as Caldwell, the Woodsman." At that time, he points out, most sales were made during few months of the year, adding that jsales now total over $100,O00 annually are made throughout the year.
 Sales from this section include smilax, holly, mistletoe. pine tops. pine cones, spanish moss, sheet moss, palm crowns, magnolia foliage, huckleberries, ferns and prepared beech and oak. Automobile shows and displays throughout the coun- try are decorated with oak and beech prepared in the vicinity, it is said.
 According to agricultural officials, shipments from Alabama in car lots are made to every section of the United States and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
MOBILE INTERvENES
 IN PENSACOLA CASE
Rates On Steel From Birming.
 ham At Issue

, MOBILE. Ala. March 16.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. .y--According to notice received here, the Mobile Chamber of Commerce has been permitted to inter- yene in the complaint of the Pensa- cola Chamber of Commerce on rates on iron and steel from the Birmingham district to the Florida port. The hear ing on the ease will be held at Pensa- cola on March, 2S. The Pensacola in- terests claim that the rates are too high to that port, compared with the rates from Birmingham to Mobile.
 The interstate commerce commission has announced that the Meridian-Ala- bama rate case is to be reopened as it affects cotton, hay, brick and con- crete. The date for the hearing on these matters has not yet been fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
BULLETIN ON MILK Dr. Whiting Of Methodist College
 COmnlimented On Paner

One of the most recent of the literary works written by Birmingham South ern faculty members is technical bulletin sent out from the. New York state agricultural experiment station in cooperation with the Cornell uni versity college of agriculture, by Dr. William A. Whiting, professor of biology at the Methodist institution.
 Ths bulletin deals with domestic science problems, and especially takes up diary problem, giving statistics on the various phases fconcerning the handling of milk and pointing out many new discoveries. ins this field.
 Dr. Whiting has been at the head of the biology department at Bir- mingham-Southern for the past two years, and during that time has writ ten several scientific works. He re- ceived his Ph D. degree from Cor. nell univprSitv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-17
CLUB WOMEN TO MEET
NIontevallO Expects 300 Delegates To sf- F. CAnyAnki0n ,.

MONTEVALLO, Ala, March 16.-- Especial. )-Alahama college antici- pates the coming of the 300 members of the Federation of Woman's clubs which meets here April 8 to II. Sev- eral student and faculty committees have been appointed. Dean Carmichael announces that the first floor of the cost wing and part of the second floor will be reserved for the visitors.
 Registration Opens--Books have been opened for registration for the 1924-25 session, the week of March 16-22 be- ing reserved for those at present stu dents, while after March % the books ore open to al.. It is believed registra- tion will exceed that of last year by 300 girls. Sixty, students were turned away last fall, but were given shelter in Montevallo, where an emergency dormitory was erected.