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Evening star., 1925-12-23

Warren s. Alexander is postmaster
at GrimShawS. He is assisted in his
work by a 10-year-old daughter, Annie.
who often carries the mails on the
route when the regular carrier is not
on the job from one cause or another.
On the Rocky Bar-Atlanta. Idaho,
mail route. Christmas packages and
greetings will be delivered by carriers
travelling on snowshoes, each carrier
packing 30 pounds OF mail. About
his season of the wear they arc often
caught in snowslide4 and more than
one faithful employe of Uncle Sam
has been swept to his death in this
manner.
The route from Ellison Bay TO De
troit Iiarhor. Wis. and from San
dusky. Ohio. TO nearby isla ndS are
operated over the ice during the Win
ter season. and the carriers on these
TWO routes will be risl<inc their lives
in order that their patrons may re
ceive their Christmas packages and
cards in plenty of time To enjoy them
The carrier on the route from Eli
son Bay to Detroit Harbor serves his
customers by = combination Sailhoat
rowboat. ice yacht and sled. lie is
compelled to cross the famous pasSa &c
called Deaths Door " Here he en-
counters drifting ice fields.
The longest two star routes oper-
ated by the Post Office Department
and which will he cared for during
the Christmas season are those from
Two Harbors TO Grand Portage. Mimi
and from Midland, Tex. TO Loving
ton, y. Mex. Each route iS 143 miles
in length and IS covered by auto.
Evening star., 1925-12-23
PRINCE GEORGES PUPILS
HOLD CHRISTMAS FETES
Play at Hyattsville High School
Feature Of Programs Marking
Close for Holidays.
Sre,ral pl-patch TO The star

Sre,ral Dispatch TO The star.
EVANSVILLE, Md. December ).
This afternoon in Prince Georges
County public schools there were
programs comprising carols. reclta-
tinnS and other features, following
which the pupils We're dismissed for
the HOLIDAYS. Studies will be resumed
January 1.
\ one-aCt play. Thursday Evening,
q new comedy by Christopher Morley,
was the high spot of the exercises at
Hyattsville High School. In the cast
were Gwynn Moler of HyattSville,
Miss Marguerite Clatiin of College
Park. Miss Ruth Fuller of Rverdale
and Miss Bertha Werlich of HyattS-
VILE The presentation was directed
hv Mrs. Martha Gladstone Temple.
head of the English department Of the
high school. assisted by George
schmidt. president of the University
of Maryland dramatic organization.
Later, according to present plans.
the play will be given at the Universe
" of Maryland.
In the HyattSville elementary schools
each room had its own program Of
carols. reCitatiOnS. etc.
The elementary schools in accord
ancc with an annual custom, have
sent waGonload of toys and cloth
ing. contributed by the pupils. to the
Gospel Mission. Washington. The col
lection WIS under direction of Miss
TetioW. The elementary school pupils
also have contributed two boxes of
clothing to be distributed by Miss
Acnes Duvall county social service
worker
Evening star., 1925-12-23

tortitude OF the star route CARRIE.
but whose residents will he supplied
with their Christmas mail the same
as if they resided in the National
Capital.
Along this route there are miles
and miles of trail hewn out Of rock
on the sides of cliffs. where a civilian,
who has not the absolute confidence
in the certain footing of a mule, as
does tie native, will walk. The tIail
is so narrow there is no turning
back, the pack mule cannot even tnrn
about. and one must go forward UP
and down the path We're he grade
is sometimes 40 per cent.
If riding in the saddle, your left
loot is sCrapinC the side of the rock.
your right foot is suspended over
bunch of blue atmosphere" below
which. many hundreds Of feet. are
the whirlpool rapids of that treacher.
Gus stream called the Rogue This
part of the route is known as the
graveyard shift :
On this route rattlesnakes and
even cougars are encountered. and
the contractor often has TO dismouut
Evening star., 1925-12-23
WILBUR SENDS GREETINGS
Issues Christmas Message to Navy
and Marine Corps PERSONAL.

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur to-
day Scnt Chli@tmas greetings to All
officers and mon "f the Navy and Ma
rine Corps throughout the world. The
message read:
To officers and me,l OF the Navy
and Marine Corps ana their families.
and to all civilians connected with the
service wish 10 eltend Christmas
greetings and hearty good wishes tor
the New Year.
For $50 years the Navy has served
our country faithfully | have tull
confidence that its high traditions
and loyal service viii be fully main
tanned by the united efforts of its per
Sonnel. The Department appreciates
your good work well done. | extend
on behalf of the Navy deep sympathy
to those who have lost relatives and
friends Their devoted service is well
remembered "
Evening star., 1925-12-23

There Is i good sized window. and
above the door is a sign announcing
that this is the United States post
office" 1t was built more than 20
years ago, and so well was il con
StruCted that there has been no neces-
sity for any repairs since that time.
The post Office at Grimshaws was
established in 1876. The resident popu-
1ation Of GrimshawS consists Of -
farmers families, living within miles
but from early Spring until late
a utumn the hotel in the village is
filled with anglers and sportsmen.
The mail route runs from Cashiers
TO Highlands. The mail is carried on
horseback. the carrier making the
round trip every day except Sunday.
Evening star., 1925-12-23

Postmaster General New is all set
TO play the part OF Santa Claus to The
American people Christmas day.
The lI3.493.720 men. women and
children IN these United States, no
matter whether they reside in our
most populouS centers or live in the
most inaccessible sections of the coun.
try. will not be forgotten by Uncle
HARRY" and the more than 2oo.ooe
city and rural letter carriers. post.
masters. clerks and railway postal
clerks who come under his immediate e
supervision.
For weeks past the Postmaster Gen
sral and his assistants have been con
ducting an educational campaign
among the people of the Nation urG-
ing them to mail early and often. lie
has sounded a warning that last-mln'
ute shoppers and mailerS would be
the victims of the congestion that al
ways occurs at the various post OF
fees throughout the country during
the Christmas season. Ii the pres
ents. tokens. cards and other remem-
branceS are not in the hands of those
intended on Christmas day. therefore,
it will be through no fault of Mr.. New
or his army of able and hard working
assistants.
Variety in Transportation.
The thousands of Christmas gifts
and cards intended for those who dwell
in the big cities and towns of the
country will fnd their way into the
homes through use of the airplane.
mail truck. street car or other modern
conveyance. But the Post Office De
partment does not permit any problem
of transportation. 10 matter how diff
ficult to interfere with the delivery of
the United States mails, and. though
the trails followed by the carrier are
oftantimes hazardous. nevertheless
the letters and packages are delivered
in due time. despite the obstructionS
and unfavorable conditions that must
be overcome.
One of the most hazardous routes
about which the Post Office Depart
Evening star., 1925-12-23
Humming Bird Hosiery
$3.50

A Splendid Quality 12-strand
Stocking of pure thread silk
with mercerized garter top.
Guaranteed to wear. or replaced
with a new pair. All light col
ors and black in all sizes.
Street Floor,
Evening star., 1925-12-23

from his mule and give battle 10
these natives of the mountain last
neSSeS.
often the mail carrier Is out for
Sc hours on a stretch, hShtlnS ram
or snow and without sleep.
The smallest post office in the United
States of which there is any oif1clal
record is at GrimshawS. n. {. 1t is in
jackson County, IN the extreme south
western corner of the State, few
miles from the boundary lines of
South Carolina and Georgia. The
building. because Of its diminutive
size attracts and interests all visitors.
1t is built of poles. not logs. It's floor
space measures s by feet. and it has
Il covered porch with 3-foot floor.
Evening star., 1925-12-23
TURKEY AND RUSSIA
ADOPT 3-YEAR PACT
Agreement Hailed ANSWER"
to LoCarno Treaty, Which
Neither 0. KID.
R1 - A..nciated Pres.


NTI NOPLE. December %.
The new accord between Russia and
Turkey. providing for Il three-year
guarantee pact, is being hailed here
by the newspapers "a an answer /"
the Lucarnu pact. The agreement
provides that neither country shall
attack the other: that /. Il military or
naval action is made against either
by one or several countries, the other
party win remain neutral, and that
neither Of the siGnatories shall par
ticipate in any political. economic or
financial agreements directed by one
or several powers against either of
them.
In political quarters here it is as
serted that both Turkey and Russia
regard the LOcarno pact as a selfish
arrangement by four western poVers
TO consolidate their own fronts and
insure liberty Of action in preparation
FOR concerted attack on the eastern
nations.
Evening star., 1925-12-23
Fine Silk Hosiery, 81

Pure Thread Silk 12-strand
Stockings in all smart colors.
Also silk-and-wool hose in col
ors and mixtures.
Evening star., 1925-12-23
Onyx Pointex Hosiery
$1.95

Chiffon and Service Weight.
Pure Thread Silk Stockings,
with the graceful pointed heel.
Mercerized garter tops. Full
fashioned and shown in desirable
light tones and black.
Evening star., 1925-12-23
Full-Fashioned Silk
Hosiery, $1.35

Perfect Quality Silk Stockings.
in chiffon or service weights.
Mercerized garter top. All
light tones and black.
Evening star., 1925-02-13

-Tre-Jur Compacts. the thinnest made,
in all shades, at. t.................. S1.00
Imported Manicure Scissors, of the
best steel, regularly 75c, at t.... Soc
Manicure Files, guaranteed triple cut,
various sizes, special al.......... .10c
-Jergen's Lotion of Benzoin and Al
mond, SOC size for. Observation-Disclosures 43c
Evening star., 1925-02-13
NeckWear
Samples
67c


"A special purchase of
$l.W and Sl.25. Neckwear
to sell tomorrow at the
low price of 67c. The as
sortment consists of col
lar and cuffs sets of linen,
lace and embroidered
voile; organdy, lace and
linen vestees; and lace
trimmed net long under
sleeves. Various styles to
select from.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-13
Saturday Specials in
Toilet Goods

Street Floor.
-Palmolive Bath Soap, a dozen cakes
-Listerine, large size bottle. 69c
-kolynos Tooth Paste, tube -. 19c
3 tubes for SOC
-Wrisley's Dusting Powder, large box.
with puff, regularly SOC, for. =. SOC
Owens Guaranteed Toothbrushes. in
glass container, regularly SOC, for, ,3sc
Evening star., 1925-02-13
A Sale of Handbags
At $l.95

Leather and Silk Bags both included in this sale
The former of assorted feathers black and colos
and under -thearm and swagger styles Those of silk
are black MORE with satin stripe silk lined without
frame have strap top HANDLE and fitted with purse
and mirror These bags made especially for as and
exceptional value at this price
ann's-Street Floor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15
PROCEEDINGS OF
ASKOV COUNCIL

The village council of the viii
lage of Askov met in said village,
Oct. /, 1925.
All members were present ex-
cept Christian Sorensen.
The minutes of last meeting
were read and approved.
The clerk was instructed to
see the electric company to have
the two street lights at the rail-
road crossing moved closer in
toward the crossing so as to give
better light at same.
1t was decided to levy 81 200
tax for village purposes for 1925.
The following bills were al
lowed:
MINI. Power a Light Co, Sept.
service. ............,...,.. .tiv.bO
Lars Christensen. janitor work. Gas
Askov Variety Store ........ 7.66
The clerk reported the following
collections:
American Publishing Co.. cut
ting weeds ................ 10
Dance permit. from Thorvaid
Jensen. Sept. II ............ loo
There being no further BUSH
ness the council then adjourned.
A. GRAVESEN,
President of Council.
Attest: A. Henriksen,
Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

For Sale-160 acres of timber
stumpage estimate 800 cords
tamarack. 100 cords balsam. so
cords spruce. 1000 softwood ties,
800 hardwood ties. $4,000 # saw
timber-3 mile haul; one team
logging horses, weight about
5000; harness and sleds; q inch
shoe, s #. run; pulpwood, rack.
model w. Cleveland Cletrac trac-
tor cab, cost $4,000, sacrifice for
$4,000; some logging tools; two
high grade Holstein heifers,
freshen this month. sired by Sir
Korndyke Queen 0rmsby who is
grandson of Sir Pieterje Ormsby
Mercedes, bred to Mankato Sir
Bess Forbes, a direct descendent
of May Ollie Walker Homestead
who produced 1913 pounds of
butter in one year. Or will sell
two high grade Holstein cows.
just fresh, producing last year
over 10000 pounds, 305 days and
starting out this year stronger
than ever. Must dispose of on
account of housing facilities. In
quire Geo. w. Rash. McDermott
Holstein Farm. Kingsdale. MINI.
150w6-3t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15
ASKOV

Jens P. Miller. county superin.
tendent of schools, was business
caller in Askov yesterday.
Miss Anna Yngve of the local
school faculty. visited with her
folks at Cambridge over Sunday.
Miss Agnete Fenger started
Saturday on her trip to Denmark
where she will visit for an indef-
mite time.
Richard Petersen who has been
working at Tyler this summer,
returned yesterday to the home
of his folks, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
ID. Petersen.
Elmer Sorensen came home
Saturday from Minneapolis where
he had been at Fairview hospital
for several weeks after being
operated for appendicitis.
Miss Erna Frederiksen, aaugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Frede-
riksen left Saturday for Chicago
where she will either attend high
school or seek employment.
Emil Christensen has taken the
job of rounding off the corner on
the Elwell road, l mile west OF
Askov; same is to be made some
what the same as the corners
down near Sandstone.
Herluf p. Rasmussen went over
to Brainerd Sunday of last week
and purchased an Overland truck
there which he drove back home
on Wednesday; visiting with the
John H. Sorensen family while
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Olson of Du-
luth, spent Sunday at the home
of her mother. Mrs. Clara Hedin,
northeast of town. Albert
Hedin accompanied them to Du-
luth Sunday evening for a few
days visit.
The Ladies' Aid of the local
Danish Lutheran church, have de-
cided to have their sale on Fri
day evening. Dec. 4. All dona-
tions of sewing, fancy work,
candy and other articles, will be
gratefully received.
Mrs. Karen Jorgensen and son,
Folmer of Hampton, Iowa, visit
ed here last week with friends
and relatives, being guests at the
home of her cousin, Martin Mil
Ter. They left Sunday for Pine
City to spend a couple of days at
the home of her brother, ]. p.
Miller, leaving there Tuesday for
home again.
Mrs. Grethe Westin, her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Schwartz Petersen and
little child, Edith, of Enumclaw,
Wash, came here Tuesday for a
visit at the Jorgen Paulsen home.
They came to Askov from the
state of Michigan, having visited
a sister of Mrs. Westin there,
They are old friends of the Paul
sens, having been acquainted
since 1883.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15


Paul Frokjer visited over Sum
day with his folks at Centuria,
Wis.
John L. Madsen left last week
for Nebraska with a carload Of
potatoes.
A. M. DeYoung left Friday for
the western part of the state on
a duck hunting trip; he is expect
ed home today.
HI. Chr. Hansen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hans j. Hansen, traded his
Ford touring car to the Askov
garage this week for used truck.
Henry Larsen, northeast Of
town, traded his 1925 model Ford
car in on a 1926 model with start
er and balloon tires at the local
garage Saturday.
Two children were baptised at
the services in the local church
Sunday-the baby girl of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sigurd Mosbak west Of
Kettle river, and the baby boy Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thinesen,
southeast of town.
A. A. Thorberson, a represent
alive of the Mobile & Ohio Rail-
road Co., was in Askov Tuesday
soliciting carload shipment of
produce over his line which oper-
ates in the south and east. Evil
IDENTIFY the amount of business
going out of Askov in this line
is worth going after.
Benjamin Miller who has been
out on the Miller land in Flem-
ing township, the past few days.
rounding up the balance of the
young steers that have been
grazing there this summer, left
yesterday with a carload of them
for his home at Hampton, Iowa.
One steer got away and could not
be located. The cattle had
fattened up in good shape.
At the "Dansk Folkesamfund"
meeting last Thursday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. C.
Petersen the matter of continu-
ing the lectures on the book
Adam Home, by Paludan Null
Ter was discussed. Rev. S. d.
Rodholm expressed his willing
ness to continue the lectures
which will likely be held on Sun
day afternoons during the winter
the same as last winter. Only
about half the lectures have been
given. Likely they will be re-
sumed in November.
All those interested in the up
keep and improvement of the
local cemetery are welcome to
lend a helping hand in the work
to be done there Saturday. Sex
ton Fred johnson who is much
interested in the identifying OF
the place and together with his
wife and other near neighbors to
the cemetery devotes many hours
of work there every summer,
says that he would like to see a
number of helpers out Saturday
so that the necessary and pro
posed work may be taken care of.
Folks will gather right after
dinner.
The meeting held Sunday after
noon by members of the local
Danish Lutheran church for the
purpose of deciding upon a new
minister to take the place of Rev.
S. ID. Rodholm who leaves next
summer. was well attended,
there being 81 votes cast. On the
third ballot a majority had been
received by one man and it was
then thought that he was elected
and the meeting adjourned. ex-
pecting that a call would be sent
out by the officers. Following
the meeting, however, it was
discovered that it requires a two
third vote to call a minister and
hence the officers have decided
on another meeting for next
Sunday afternoon, Oct. Is. at 2
o'clock in the church basement
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

A Lille (France) workman claims
that he has invented an apparatus to
save the crews OF sunken submarines.
He has issued challenge to all mari
time nations asking to be shut up In
submarine and sunk to any depth. and
declares that he will get out In less
than thirty minutes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column Is for free use by
churches, schools. societies. lodges
etc, for the purpose OF announcing
meetings where no admission Is 20
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

For Sale--A horse. your choice
of q three-year old, 1900 pounds.
or a thirteen-year old. 1900
pounds; six horse power Slower
gasoline engine in Al shape.
Will accept cows or pigs in ex-
changer. p. Rasmussen. Askov.
40w6-1ts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15
For SaleSeveral S weeks old
pigs. Chr. Dixen. Askov.
25w6-1ts

The Askov Live Stock Shipping
Assn will ship as soon as enough
is listed for q car. List with j. p.
Sorensen or Chris Larsen. ship
per, telephone No. 9J. 29w-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

d. B. S. afholder Gammelmands
Bal Lerdag Aften den II. Okt.
Kun for Medlemmer. Rage og
Flede medbringes. Kom ale
Komiteen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

Wanted to Hire-A man to do
farm work by the month, inn
mediately.- Wayne E. Jacobsen,
II miles east of Askov.
25w6-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

For Sale Not having room.
will sell my old bay mare for $40
CASH. X. Larsen. Askov.
25w6-1ts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

For Sale-Ford touring car. in
excellent shape, run about 1000
miles: $500 cash takes It'll.
Petersen, Askov American office.
25w6-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

Strayed-0ne steer, weighing
between $50 and $50 lbs, from
the Miller farm in Fleming town
ship, branded letter "P". Finder
please notify Askov American.
25w6-1ts
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

For Sale-Askov Dray line,
cheap if taken at once.-Soren
N. Mailing, Askov village.
25w4-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

Found--A lady's scarf and a
key in the village of Askov.
Owners may have same at Am
erican office. 25w6-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

Gudstjeneste Kirken Ssndag
d. IS. Okt., Form, XII. 1890.
S. ID. Rodholm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

For Sale-Drag saw outfit,
nearly new. will saw 80 cords a
day with 5 h. p. engine. Will sell
very cheap o. Hatleli. Stur-
|geon Lake. 25w5-2t%
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

Rebekah meeting Wednesday
evening. Oct. 81, at d. B. 5. Hall.
Secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

Regular meeting of the Boy
Scouts at the Askov school house
Saturday evening, Oct, 18th, 500
o'clock.-Scoutmaster.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15

. For Sale-A Riverside base
burner in good condition Chr.
Hyldahl. Askov village. 25w6-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-10-15
WANT COLUMN

RATE cent per word per inser'
ton. Minimum. ~ eentx.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-01-21
PETER IS CHARGED
WITH FREEZING OUT
PROMOTER ON TRIAL AT SALT
LAKE FOR OPERATIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MAS
COT MINE At HALEY

Salt Lake City. Utah, Jan 1.-THE
government today concluded its case
against Charles Peter, mining promo
ter, who is facing a charge Of using
the mails to defraud, with the test-
mony of R. R. Carey. public account
ant, who testified as to examinations
he had made of the mining company's
books.
The defense will present motions
Monday forenoon to strike out GER
tain evidence and the presentation
of evidence in Peters behalf Will be-
gin in the afternoon. Judge Tillman
D. tombstone indicated this morning
that he would not consider motion
for directed verdict.
The game of freeze out" was play
ed on 364 stockholders, when Peter
manuvered the Mascot Mining & Mil
ing Co. into receivership and then or
ganized the Consolidated Mascot
Mines corporation, government coun-
sci contended today
Peter, who is on trial on a charge
of using the mails TO defraud tn the
promotion of the Mascot Mine, near
HALEY, Idaho, is alleged to have sue
ceeded in ousting individuals not TO
his liking through the receiyership
action.
According to Carey's testimony ex-
animation of the records Of the Mas
cot company in 1914 revealed that 364
individuals who held stock IN the for
mer company prior to recefvershfp
failed to receive single share IN
the reorganized firm. Capital News.
This is the same Charles Peter who
operated at the Yellow Jacket and
the Yellow Jacket company is on the
rocks Of financial ruin