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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
Auditor Gives
City and School
Tax Rates
RATE SHOWS DECREASE FOR
REDWOOD FALLS; VALUATION
OF CITY AND SCHOOL SHOWS
BIG INCREASE.

Interesting information concerning
the 1924 tax which is payable in 1925
was given out last week by L. P.
Larson, the Auditor Of Redwood
County. A decrease in the rate of
the City of Redwood Falls and an
increase in the valuation are two of
the interesting items.
Mr.. Larson's states that the state
rate for the 1924 tax is 5.78 mills,
the county tax 6,52 mills with the
local one mill state tax making a
general tax oe 1913 mills. In the city
OF Redwood Falls the city rate is 17.9
mills, the rate Of School District No. l
I is 37.2 mills and this, plus the gen.
eral tax rate, makes total OF 6S.4
mills. The 1928 tax rate was bj:4
mills.
The 1923 School District valuation
was 81 ,333, ,440 with levy of $4,000.
The 1894 valuation is $2,O89, ITO with
levy Of Y75:9o0. The very great
difference id the Valuation is because
the Southern Minnesota Joint Stock
Land Bank is now a factor in the
assessed valuation. This of course
has also affected the levy of both the
school and city tax.
The City valuation with the 1923 tax
was 81 ,10O,988 with a levy of $27, 7,O4O
against the 1924 valuation of $751;
586 and levy of $33,661.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
Farm Bureaus
Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Red
wood County Farm Bureau Associa-
tion is to be held at the City Hall
at Wabasso on Tuesday, November
18th. beginning at 1000 A. M. The
forenoon will be devoted to the busi-
ness of the association including re-
ports of officers, county agent and
county home chairman, appointment
of committees and election Of out
going officers.
The afternoon program will consist
of addresses by Mrs. Armstrong, one
of the district directors of the Farm
Bureau, Prof Andrew Boss, head of
the Agronomy Department, Universe
ty of Minnesota and Francis Jaeger,
Chief of the Bee Division of the Uni
versity of Minnesota. This will con-
stitute most excellent program deal
ing with farm problems and agricul-
tural activities as they exist.
The Farm Bureau Board is prepar-
ing to furnish coffee at noon for all
who bring basket lunch for dinner.
Those wishing to buy dinner will find
accommodations at the restaurant and
hotel.-A. M. Dennistoun, Secretary.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
County Red
Cross Holds
Annual Meet
MEMBERS LEARN OF SPLENDID
WORK DONE DURING PAST
YEAR; MISSES THOMPSON AND
JOSCELYN SPEAK.

The annual meeting of the Redwood
County Red Cross was held in the
school house at Wabasso Friday eve
ming of last week, with an attendance
of about sixty persons. The branches
represented were Delhi, Lamberton,
Walnut Grove, Wabasso, Redwood
Falls and Belview. Mrs. M. H. Sand
ager, Chapter Chairman presided.
The main speakers of the program
were Miss Mildred Thompson of the
State Children's Bureau, and Miss F..
Lucille Joscelyn, Executive Secretary
of the Redwood County Red Cross.
Miss Thompson gave most inter-
esting talk on the work of the Childs
Bureau, speaking on it's various de-
partments for the Neglected and the
Illegitimate Child, the Maternity
Hospital, the Department Of the Blind
and the Department of the Feeble
Minded. Her talk gave much valu-
able information on the scope of the
work to be done in the interests OF
these departments and the LEGAL and
state agencies by which this work is
accomplished.
Miss Joscelyn's talk was an inter
esting summary of the work done
in the county and left an impression
of the vast Importance of it and the
great necessity of it's continuation.
That portion of Miss Joscelyn's re-
port which has to do with the coun-
| ty service given by her is found sum-
married. in another article on this
page.
County Agent Lynn Sheldon gave
a most interesting short talk on
survey of the farm homes. This survey
in one of the county's townships has
been made by his office cooperating
4 with the State Extension Department
Mr.. Sheldon also led in the assembly
singing which was a part of the pro-
gram given. Fred Zander, treasurer OF
/ the County Chapter gave report OF
the finances of the chapter and of the
use made of the money expended dur
ing the past year.
During the short business session
members to the Board of County
! Directors were elected. Ten mem
bers were elected as follows: Ed
Kohls of Belview, C. L. Maurstad OF
Delhi, VIM. Duncan of Milroy, F. j
Fenske of Morgan, Mrs. Albert En-
ersen Of Lamberton, Mrs. B. NJ. VIII
son of Redwood Falls, Miss Elsie
Howe of Wabasso, Mrs. H. G. Ford
ham of Walnut Grove, Mrs. George
Johnson of Seaforth, and E. N. Mont
gomery of Vesta. Representatives OF
other branches will be elected fol
lowing their nominations by their re-
spective branches. Mrs. L. P. Lar.
son, A. w. Olson and Commissioner
John Ahrens were elected Directors.
At-Large.
Following the program there was
a short social hour during which the
Camp Fire Girls of Wabasso served
sandwiches and coffee.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
Older Boys
Conference Plans
Are Made

Plans for the Older Boys C-nfer-
ence in session here November 21-23
are rapidly materializing. The af-
fair is to be handled through local
committees. Following is the pro-
gram as outlined:
FRIDAY
Zoo D. m.-Registration
-------Joint Stock Bank
4:30 p. m.-Opening Session
Methodist Church
Purpose of the Confer
ence"- Roscoe C..
Coffin, Minneapolis.
Election of Officers
$50 p. m.-Discussion Leaders Meet
ing
7:30 p. m.-Mixer
Leaders Meeting
Introduction of Delega-
tion
Address Howard A.
Vernon, Minneapolis
Meetings
SATURDAY-HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING
800 a. m.-Songs
Discussion Leaders Meet
ing
Address
Howard A. Vernon
Continued on last page)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
D. 6. Klein
Shoots Himself
Monday Morning
SANBORN BANKER ATTEMPTS
SUICIDE AFTER WEEKS OF
NERVOUS DEPRESSION; BANK
RECOVER; BANK is SAFE.

D. G.. Klein, cashier of the State
Bank of Sanborn attempted suicide
at an early hour Monday morning.
The attempt failed and he is at pre-
sent at his home in somewhat seri-
Gus but probably not fatal condition.
The shooting was the result OF long
period of acute nervousness and de-
preston brought about by financial
worries. According to the statement
of the bank examiner who examined
the bank following the shooting Mon
day morning, the condition of the
bank is sound and in no sense should
have been considered serious enough
by Mr.. Klein to have brought him to
such a serious state of nervous and
mental collapse. The bank opened
for business as usual Monday noon,
the examiner stating there was no
reason for closing it.
Following several nights when
sleep was impossible to him, Mr.. Klein
spent the most of Sunday night in a
chair in the living room of his home
and went to the bank very early In
the morning. Just what happened
after he got there he is unable to tell.
When he was found he was suffering
from glancing shot near his temple.
How serious his injuries are has not
been learned outside of his own circle
of family and friends.
Mr.. Klein has always been respect
ed by the residents of Redwood Coun-
ty who have come in contact with him,
a man who has been much of leader
in his own community and his bank
is considered one of the strongest OF
the smaller banks Of the County. His
many friends and acquaintances are
hoping for him speedy recovery OF
mental and physical health.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
Dance Nov. 26th.

The Redwood Falls Fire Depart
ment will give benefit dance at the
armory the evening of November
26th. This dance is given as a means
of paying off present indebtedness
and in the hope of earning sufficient
funds for additional equipment need
ed by the Department. Seventy five
dollars is still to be paid on the Ford
truck and the equipment on it. This
truck was purchased and equipped at
the extremely low cost Of eight hun
dred dollars, the smallness of this
sum being due to the fact that all the
labor on it was donated by members
of the Department. In addition to
this the present need is for ladder
which will cost eighty dollars, and a
wire basket costing twenty-five dol
lars. The cause for which this ball
is given is one Of civic concern and a
large attendance is solicited. Good
music will be furnished.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12
County Worker
Helps Needy in
165 Families
SOCIAL SERVICE WORK AIDS
CHILDREN, UNFORTUNATES
AND EX-SERVICE MEN OF
REDWOOD COUNTY.

One hundred and sixtyfive families
in Redwood County have been effect
emily ministered to in the year just
past through the three cooperating
agencies of the Redwood County
Child Welfare Board, the State Board
of Control, and the Redwood County
Red Cross Chapter. The investiga-
tions Of the needs of these families
were made under the direction of the
Child Welfare Board which functions
under and with the State Board of
Control, and the entire work in Red
wood County was financed by the Red
Cross. This is a part of the Peace
Time program being featured by the
Red Cross everywhere. The County
Social Service worker, Miss F. Lucille
Joscelyn is paid by the Red Cross and
works under the direction of the Wei
fare Board. In view of the annual
Red Cross Roll Call which is being put
on all over the nation, from Novem-
Der 11th. until Thanksgiving Day, a
little thoughtful study of the work
being done in this County is very
timely.
Miss Joscelyn's classification of the
work done among these 165 families
shows that the following have received
! aid:
40 DELINQUENT CHILDREN.
80 ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN.
/ % DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
| 8 FAMILIES WITH TUBERCU
/ LOSIS.
35 CRIPPLED CHILDREN.
% SICK CHILDREN.
6 BLIND PEOPLE.
5 DEAF. AND DUMB CHILDREN
IA FEEBLE MINDED PERSONS.
Space does not permit a detailed
explanation of the work done in these
| cases even if it were the policy OF
the Child Welfare Board to use pu
blicity of a direct nature on any oi
of publicity are two ends most earn
estly sought by the Board; therefore
it is possible to speak of these case:
only in general way. However, &
contemplation of the numbers giver
the help of which they stood in sucl
dire need shows something of tn,
tremendous scope Of the, work don,
and to be done.
In addition to this work with tn,
children and the needy civilians, tn,
ex-service men have been helped
either individually or through theil
families or both, in eighty-five cases
The service men are always the first
care of the Red Cross nationally anc
locally. They have been helped tt
file the claims for the compensation
| to which they are entitled, have beer
aided in getting necessary hospitaliza.
tion in many instances, and in many
cases when man found it necessary
to go to hospital or sanitarium, his
family has been given the assistance
needed.
Then, too, the Red Cross assisted
Continued on last page)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-11-12

Hugh Ager of Aberdeen, S. D., the
son-in-law Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
Stewart of Redwood Falls was elect
ed member of the senate of South
Dakota last Tuesday. Mr.. Ager is
an attorney and for one Of his age to
have been elected to this high posi-
tion speaks well for his ability and
reputation among the people of his
district.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-11
KIDS OF VILLAGE
 SETTLE OWN FEUDS
Grudss Are Appeased in Club
 House at 27 Barrow Street

New York, Jan 11.--No longer do the kids of Greenwich Village resort to street fights to settle their dis putes. for the Greenwich House. 27 Barrow street. in the section which developed Gene Tunney, light heavy weight champion, has instituted a new kind of settlement work which promises a successful future.
 Recently under the direction of Barney Hymen, physical director of the settlement. a boxing show was held at which youngsters ranging from seven to 15 years of age set tied their street feuds in IS foot ring. All ring equipment used in regular bouts. including padded gloves. towels, trainers. judges. tights, timekeepers and the gong were on hand.
 Barney HyInen acted as third man in the ring after several youngsters had automatically declined that honor. Mike Rabino, a violin in- structor. and Henry Catena, cham pion Ayweight of the national guard, served as judges.
 The first bout produced the Wag- ner twins. Joe. six, and Jimmy, eight. The brothers settled all family differ ences, with Jimmy capturing second place.
 Kid Brady from West 11th street and Young Durkin of West 10th street. fought for the fiyweight cham pionship Of the Village, honors going to the latter after an extra round was necessary to decide the winner.
 The crowd booed the decision with all the disgust of regular fight crowd.
 Kid Bayonne, known as the Tiger of Thompson street, was worsted by Young Lamele, otherwise the Wild Bull, Thompson street was yindicat- ed for this defeat, however, when Chris Wagner of Greenwich House won a victory over Kid Chesty of the Boys club on Avenue A.
 In the next bout Kid Lefty of the Boys club met Midget Reed of Greenwich House. The bout was billed as the champion feaweight contest and was won by Reed on a technical knockout.
 Johnny Clegg. representing the Greenwich House. succeeded in mak- ing his opponent. "Silver Dollar" of University Settlement. look like the proyerbial 30 cents.
 The main bout brought together Jack Duffries, University Settlement, and Sol Presto, Greenwich House. The bout was fast and went 10 Duff fries.
 Girls of the Village occupied g spe. cial reserved section and joined the male rooters in cheering their fa- yorites.
 Miss Elsie Mccormick, one of the settlement workers. attended and ex- pressed herself as pleased with the bouts. More will be held in the fu- ture. at
New Britain herald., 1924-01-11
COLLEGE GETS NUNNERY
Oxford University Enriched Ky Gift Of Ancient Ruins Said to Hold Burial Flare of Famous Figures.

Oxford. Jan. 1.-The university has just been enriched by the gift of the ruins of Godstrow Nunnery. near here, where Rosamond Clifford, the reputed mistress of Henry II Is believed to have been buried. The nunnery was founded by Ediths- wife of Robert noiley and consecrated on Christ mas Eve 1i3S.
 If Is related that when Hugh. Bishop Of Lincoln. came to Godstrow in ilst he was shown the magnificent tomb of Fair Rosamond in the cen ter of the choir of the Nunnery church. and reminded that for love of her"'Henry had done, much good to the church.
 The bishop ordered that the body should be taken up and buried out side Hest Christian religion should rrow in contempt"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-11
PRAGUE POLICE SEEK
 TRAIL OF SECURITIES
Mysterious Serbian. Wisconsin Farmer and Missing Bonds Give Officers
 of the law Much Worry.


 Prague Jan. 11--A story of missing bonds, a mysterious Serb who paid s40,00o for a suit of clothes. and Wisconsin farmer who should be grateful to distant brother-tn-la"' has come to light in the records of the local police headquarters.
 A little more than three years ago a package of bonds. valued at s100.- 900 and addressed to a bank in Chi cago, was mailed in Omaha. It never reached its destination. and investiga- ton showed that the package had been sent enormously. to Rossice, in Czechoslovakia. It was duly received in Prague. but thereupon all further trace of 1t was lost,
 Three months ago, according to in- formation in the possession of the Prague police, a farmer of Wisconsin presented to the Chicago bank in question five bonds of s1,o00 each that had been included in the original shipment. Questioned, he explained he had received them from his brother-in law. a tailor of Prague. The trail. now back in Czechoslo-  vakia, was again taken up by local detectives, who soon found the tailor. This man related that In the spring of 1921 Serb. recently arrived from America. orderef a suit of clothes and left with him as 8 guarantee of final payment. s4o,ooo in American bonds. The Serb never called for his clothes, and the tailor not knowing what to do with the bonds, finally sent them to his brother-in-law in America, the Wisconsin farmer.
 There is. however, another angle to the story. It seems the tailor's son was employed in the Prague post of fee when the bonds reached there, and this coincidence has led to the arrest of the tailor and his son. who are now lodged in jail pending the re- ceipt of further information from the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-11
MAY ADOPT IMPROVEMENTS
French Hotels Likely to Copy After
 American Institutions

Paris, Jan. 1.-The sum of is.ooo,, oho francs soon will he available for use as advances towards the build. ing of hotels in France. and improv. ing those that already exist. A law passed last June authorizing govern. ment advances to the hotel industry has Just been promulgated.
 The information obtained by the French hotel keepers during their recent tour of the United States will be utilized in the expenditure of this mony 10 modernize the up-to date comforts which American travellers demand.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-11
Gr,Rn GERMAN BORDER

Schleswig. Jan, lf-Germans today are leaving the fstherland in such large numbers, that the Danish gov ernment has reinforced its guards along the Danish border to prevent the passage Of individuals whose papers are not in order.
 Special instructions also have been issued in tho matter of smuggling There is a brisk illicit trade in meats fish. canned milk. cheese and other ytarlcs into Germany.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
CORRESPONDENTS
Continued from Eighth Page

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel King
Mrs. H. D. BOyce attended the fun
eral of Mrs. DOwan, of Philadelphia,
on Monday.-Mr. and Mrs. Lee HOf-
fecker and son, Lee, Jr., of near Will
mington, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George T. HOffecker on Sunday.
-Harwood and Frank Moore of near
Dover were the guests of their broth
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Moore on
Saturday.-Mrs. John c. Hayes of
Dover spent Wednesday with her sis
ter and family Mrs. P. L. Barcus.-
Mr.. G. 7. Given has returned home
after an extended trip in Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Learned and
daughter Margaret, and son, Jr., spent
Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Margaret Emory is spend
ing sometime with her son and fam
ily, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Emory.-Mrs
D. H. Boyce and son, Willard and Mrs
Ola Anderson and Miss Frances
Creadick, motored to Wilmington, on
Wednesday.-Mrs. Belle Berry has
gone to Columbia, S. c., for the
winter.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
TOWNSEND
RaccoOn Gives Fight to All Hunting
Dogs Until Killed

Townsend, Dec. 23.-While George
Woodward, of Wilmington, and a par
ty of friends were hunting rabbits
near here on Wednesday, they found
raccoon which proceeded to lick all
the dogs until it was killed. 1t weigh
ed IL pounds and every pound carried
that much fight.
Albert Lee, son of James Lee, was
honored with a party on his 24tb
birthday on Monday evening, the 9Th,
at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Collins.
Quite a number were present, and the
evening was spent very pleasantly.
Refreshments were served.
The Sunshine and Pep Sewing Club,
of this town, met and orgonized for
the year 1925, at the home of Mrs.
John w. Derrickson. The following
officers were elected: President, Mary
Andrew; vice-president, Rosalie Der
ricksOn; secretary,N ellie Austin;
treasurer, Gladys Insolo. The leader
Mrs. J. Paul Kirkpatrick was in
charge.
PersOnals.-Miss Rebecca Bramble
has returned from a visit with friends
in WilmingtOn.-Mr. and Mrs. ThOm-
as Townsend visited his son Mark, at
Glenolden, Pa, last week.-Mrs.. J. d.
Niles has returned home after a two
weeks visit in New York.-Mrs. Will
liam Scott who has been i'll with la
grippe the past week is much imprOv-
ed.-W. P. Wilson and little daugh-
ter jeanette, were Philadelphia Wis
itors recently.-Mr. and Mrs. Otho
Marvel and Mrs. Clara Knotts visited
William Dolson and wife at CheswOld
on Sunday-Mrs. Edward Hart was
a Smyrna visitor on Friday at the
home of her sister, Mrs. James Will
SON.. Paul Kirkpatrick spent the
weekend with his brother, Mr.. S. L.
Kirkpatrick and family, at Easton,
Pa.-Ollie Foraker and wife and Sam
uel Foraker and wife, of Rockland,
spent Sunday with J. o. Foraker and
wife.-Mrs. Howard Townsend has re-
turned from the hospital after an op-
Grafton for throat trouble, and is
much improved Richard HOdgsOn
and wife spent one day the past week
with their son, w. Paul HodgsOn, who
is attending the Peabody Institute
Thomas LattOmus and wife, Mrs. Sal
\ lie Rasin, Mrs Eva LattOmus and
l Miss Ethelwyn Maloney were Will
! mington visitors on Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
Robson Pocket Knives

Just the thing to give a
man OF boy. Several styles
of attractive handles and
blade combinations. Made to
give long service.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

The undersigned is authorized to accept all
moneys due the estate of Susan r. Colt, de-
ceased, and all accounts owing by the said
Susan r. Colt. deceased. should be presented
to the undersigned promptly.
C. L. HARMONSON. Attorney
for Walter F. C. Colt, Executor
of Susan R. Colt, Deceased.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
SEE THE FULLER MAN
NOTICE

The Fruit Growers National Bank
of Smyrna
December s, 1924
The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders and the election of Directors
will be held at the Banking House on
Tuesday, January 18th, between the
hours of II and l P. NJ.
w. w. HYNSON, Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
NOTICE

The Clayton Bank, Clayton, Del.
December 10, 1924
At a meeting Of the Board of Direc-
tors of this Bank, held this date, the
regular semi-annual dividend of three
per cent (316) and an extra dividend
of one per cent 1%o) was declared,
payable December 81, 1924.
1917 2t H. c. JONES, Cashier
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Give the handy man OF
boy a few good tools. We
have a complete line of
carpenters and mechan-
les tools.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

Subscribe for the SMYRNA TIMES
s1.50 per year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24

PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING
Finest work guaranteed. Prices
right. Leave orders with Mrs. Marion
Coverdale, Smyrna, Del. or write L.C.
Dunn. Box 306. Dover. Del.
Smyrna times., 1924-12-24
TwO-CAR GARAGE FOR RENT
SEASONED WOOD FOR SALE

Cut Stove Lengths. Delivered any
where. Apply to
Phone 245 r l3 ]. w. RYAN,
1924 1t Smyrna, Del.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-09
A Temperance Tree
Why Not Plant One?

Friday, April II, is the appointed
GATE for Arbor Day and the planfjne
OF tree, the idea having been con-
ceiFed and written into the law by
our ancestors a generation ago.
why not this year Plant what shall
De known as a Prohibition Law L,n-
iorcement tree, an Eighteenth
amendment tree. a Temperance tree.
or tree to be known by any name
when snail indicate the accomplish
lnehns, achievements and improved
condltlons since the abolishing Of the
saloons four years ago, asks Georgia
Hopley. 1t would be interesting tn
watch the growth of civic betterrnent
with the growth of the tree. An in
teresting feature of each succeeding
Arbor Day would be a resume of tbe
proceeding year alon- these lines
presented as a feature of Arbor Day
exercises in schools or other arhor
day celebrations.
The child Of today is the citizen
OF tomorrow. In the colleges alone
throughout the United States there is
an enrolment Of 100000 students.
10000 foreign students ATTENDING
American colleges that they NAV be-
come leaders In the home lands. This
coHege enrolment represents the
coming leaders of public opinion. AS
go the colleges today, SO goes the Ma
ton tomorrow. II enlisted ON the
right side now they will build IN
Americas ideals. respect for law and
Observance OF the eighteenth amend-
ment. Theodore Roosevelt said
THE future of any Nation depends
upon the molding of the minds and
bodies of the younger generation"
To plant tree next Friday, April