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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
JOHN P. COOPER
DIES SUNDAY AT
HIS HOME HERE
PRESIDENT OF STATE BANK OF
REDWOOD FALLS SUCCUMBS
TO ILLNESS STARRING
TWO YEARS AGO.
BURIAL SERVICE
HELD WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY SUSTAINS LOSS OF
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN
AND LEADER OF MANY
ACTIVITIES.

John P. Cooper, president of the
State Bank of Redwood Falls, died
at his home Sunday. The burial SER
vice was held from the home at two
thirty Wednesday afternoon with DR..
A. W. Ross, pastor of the Presbyter-
ian Church officiating. Interment was
made in the Redwood Falls cemetery.
Mr.. Cooper's failing health dates
back to two years ago when he un-
derwent a serious surgical operation.
John P. Cooper was born on farm
near Sparta, Wisconsin, March 18th,
1859 and was past siXty-seven years
of age when he died He received his
early education in the common and
high school at Sparta and after leav-
ing school taught for two years. He
then went to Lacrosse where he was
employed by P. S. Davidson, lum-
Der and boat supply merchant. In
1883 he came to Redwood County as
manager of Mr.. Davidson's land in
terests here, he owning seventeen
thousand acres of Redwood County
land.
In 1886 Mr.. Cooper came to Red
wood Falls and in partnership with
S. o. Mason entered the mercantile
business as a furniture dealer. This
business was sold out in 1888 to H
n. Bell. Mr.. Cooper then engaged in
the real estate and musical instru-
ment business until 1908. In that
year he allied himself with the Gold
Stabeck interests and together they
purchased the Bank of Redwood Falls
and consolidated it with the Gold
Stabeck State Bank, under the name
Of the Gold-Stabeck State Bank. Ir
1908 the name was changed to its
present name of State Bank of Red
wood Falls. Mr.. Cooper was first
asher, then vice president, and since
919 when he purchased Mr.. Colds
in the bank, has been presi-
lent of the institution.
Mr.. Cooper was married November
1880, to Ida NJ. CARAT of Sparta
Wis. There were born TO this union
wo children, Myrtle l.. who died ir
917 and Robert A. whoS has been al
II times actively associated with his
-ather in the banking business. Sur
living Mr. Cooper also i3 his grand
laughter, Miss Avis Kvello who ha:
nade her home with her grandparent:
Continued on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
RELIEF CONFAB
PLANNED FOR
TWO DAY SESSION
BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL IN
TERESTS AND FARMERS CALL
ED TO TWO DAY SESSION AT
STATE CAPITOL THIS WEEK.
St. Paul, July 10.

A two days conference of the ut.
most Importance to people of all
classes in Minnesota has been called
to meet at the State Capitol in St.
Paul, Friday and Saturday, July %
and "a. 1t has been called by the
leaders of the united farm organiza-
tions Of the state who extend press
ing invitation to all business and pro-
fessional men to join with the farmers
of Minnesota in making Il, not only a
large meeting, but one giving serious
study to the vital problem of secur-
ing equality for agriculture.
Every person interested in the gem
Continued on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
Joint Stock
Pays Big Sum

The Southern Minnesota Joint Stock
Land Bank has paid large sum of
money into the Redwood Falls Coun-
ty treasury since its organization here
in 1920. In November of 1925 the
office Of County Treasurer A. p. Falk
received $25, ,662.65 in back taxes
For 1920 the sum was s6,809.S9, fol
1921 i. was $1,25O.00, For 1922, ST.
O8O.3O, for 1923, 1882 IL, and fol
1924 it was $9,140.05,. making the
total of $25, ,662.65. The 1925 ia,
paid was $9,523.69, makinga the tota
for the six years s35, 1854.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
!. E. ANDERSON
new SECRETARY
OF NORTH STAR
NJ. PAYNE NOW PRESIDENT:
CHANGES NECESS AIRY BE-
CAUSE OF DEATH OF A. ID.
STEWART.

The change in the officers of the
ecessary because of the death of its
acretary, A. d. Stewart, was made
{ a meeting of the directors held here
asst week. A. E. Anderson, the for
Ter president Of the Company, is now
5 secretary and will continue the
lsiness from the office here, coming
ere several times a week from his
Dme at Cottonwood.
Mr. Anderson is succeeded as presi-
mt by F. NJ. Payne of Pipestone, the
rrner vice president of the Company.
I'd Chris Heen of Osakis is the new
ce president. These officers will
I'D their positions until the annual
Getting next January when a perm
lent arrangement will lie made by
members of the Company in an
-ial meeting assembled.
During Mr.. Stewards illness the
siness of the office was ably carried
tward by Miss Meci Reed and Miss
iris Reed who had been associated
tn the secretary in his official work
considerable time prior to his
ness and were we'll informed in the
-utine office procedure. Mr.. Ander-
has spoken most appreciatively of
splendid and efficient work done
these two young women during the
iergency period, and has retained
air services. Whether the office
II remain here after January first is
oblematical. This has grown to be
of the important businesses of this
immunity, having been here since
organization several years ago.
der Mr.. Stewards management the
siness grew rapidly. Its continued
with under the able direction of Mr..
2erson, who will be in active
.rge, aided by the other officials as
lated with him is confidently ex-
ted.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
REDWOOD COUNTY
) SCHOOLS SERVE
MANY STUDENTS
GRADED SCHOOLS ENROLL 1854:
OTHER SCHOOLS 2,675; MANY
FAIL TO OBEY ATTENDANCE
LAW.

The annual report of Miss Theo
Jensen, superintendent Of the Red
wood County schools, recently COM
pleted, reveals many interesting facts
to those interested in the education of
the boys and girls of the County. In
the graded schools of the county e.
654 of these young people were en-
rolled last year while the smi-graded
and rural schools enrolled 2,675. The
average daily attendance in the grad
ed schools was 1929 while in the rur-
al and semi-graded it was only 2,081.
This shows an alarming failure on
the part of rural school patrons to
CONTINUED on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
Hearing Held
Here Monday

A hearing on the matter Of the as
sessment of the stockholders of the
State Bank of Belview was held be-
fore Judge A. H. Emerson at the court
house Monday morning. While Judge
Emerson has filed no order it is prob
able that such assessment will be
made. Whether it will be for, the full
one hundred per cent of the stock or
less will be determined by the amount
required to pay out the depositors. A.
B. Gislason, former judge for the Dis
trict represented the Attorney Gener-
ais office in this hearing.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-07-21
TEN ACCIDENT
CAUSES LISTED

The ten most common causes
of automobile accidents are list
ed by Gus Barfuss, chief of the
ST. Paul traffic bureau, as fol-
lows:
Speeding.
Driving while drunk.
Failure to signal for turns,
stops and leaving curb.
Failure to keep to right side
of street.
Left turn made from wrong
traffic lane.
Disobedience of stOp-go signs.
Binding or defective lights.
Defective brakes.
Failure to stop at arterlal
highways.
Driving by boys or girls un-
der 16 years Of age.
Most of the accidents to ped
estrians, he reports, are due to
three causes: standing in the
roadway while waiting for
street cars, jaywaiking, and
walking in the street or high
way while begging for rides.
The Highway Department is
also sending out a notice OF
warning to users of a License
Applied for" tag. This is il
legal being in direct defiance of
the law and local police are in
structed to arrest 'on sight"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Resigns as P. u.
Engineer to Accept
Position, New York

Richard f. Downing. who for the
past two and half years has been
employed as assistant engineer for
the Maine Public Utilities Commits
sion, has rendered his resignation to
take effect this week and has ac-
cepted position as engineer in the
Department of Development and
Research of the American Telephone
&c Telegraph Company, New York
City. He will assume his new du-
ties the first of the coming year.
Mr.. Downing in his work with the
Maine Utilities Department has paid
especial attention to engineering
problems relating TO electrical and
telephone utilities. in which branch
es he has specialized. He is a ma
tive of Bangor and a graduate of
Bangor High school and the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology,
class of 1922, and for two years be-
fore coming to Augusta he was in
structor In electrical engineering at
the University of Maine.
He is a member of the Augusta
Lodge of Elks and the Augusta XII
wants Club and Mas many friends in
the city who will regret that he is
to leave here. 1t is understood that
the vacancy in the engineering divi-
sion of the Maine Public Utilities
Department will not be filled until
spring. John f. Goodwin is acting
chief engineer and Spoffard Gid
dings, assistant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
ALBION

Oscar Bragg and Vinal Rideout
We're business callers in Auburn
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Stratton
have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Louise, to Hugh Syl-
vester of Eustis.
Schools in town closed Friday for
a two weeks vacation.
The Larkin Club met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Roy Keay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hussev of
Kingman, are passing their vaca-
ton with his parents.
There will be an oyster stew sup
per at the Grange Hall, Thursday,
December %, from $50 to Z. This
will be followed by an entertainment
by the Modern Woodmen of Water
vile, after which a dance will be
held with music by Tozier's Or
chestra.
At the regular meeting of Albion
Grange, Thursday evening, Charles
Rowe was elected Master. and Myron
Fowler, Assistant Steward, to take
the place of those officers who re-
signed. State Lecturer. Merle j.
Hartman, will install the officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
MADISON

Arthur Perkins and Burke ch,,.
dler, who are attending busips|
college in Portland, arrived hVn.|
Friday for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert l. saTys|
left town Saturday morning N
Lynn, Mass, for a brief visit vii
relatives after which they will 20 n
Pasadena, Cal. TIL expect to BE- 81
sent from home about four month
A. II. McKenney went to North hi
son Friday afternoon to attend I'd
funeral of a relatives
Reginald Adam, Russell Look, d.
wood Murray, Roy McCray and EEs.
EFT Blackwell, all students at the rnl.
versity of Maine. arrived in Madsa
Saturday morning to pass the chrk..
mas vacation with their parents
Miss Frances Kennedy, who Is i
student at Deering Academy, arriga
home for the holidays, Saturday
The lights were turned on the con.
munity Christmas tree for the frs
time Friday night. A large star oT.
lined by red lights at the top Of IA
tree adds not a little to Its beauty.
Mrs. Mae Randall, who has been d
Lewiston for the past two monits
returned home Thursday night
Christmas programs were carla
out Friday and much enjoyed by tts
pupils in the lower grade schools
Beginning Monday the morning
train will leave Madison at III IN,
stead of $50 A. NJ. This change VII
be much appreciated by the travel4
public in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

original screen story round it's famil-
lar and famous landmarks.
In a recent interview, Miss Gish
said:
1.-THE picture, titled london is an
attempt to express the spirit of a
city in the progress of a boy and
girl, each searching for beauty and
spiritual content. All representa-
tive phases Of the city are shown
scenes on the river, Mapping. Lime
house, Piccadilly, the Green Park
and Soho. Burke has given his story
added fascination by introducing
many parts of English life not gen.
orally known even to Londoners
themselves"
The association of Thomas Burke
and Dorothy Gish is like keeping
things in the family" since the first
Thomas Burke story to be filmed
was Broken Blossoms" in which
Lillian Gish had the leading part.
London" is a Paramount importa-
ton.
Distinct from the average type of
western thriller is Red Hot Leath-
err" the Universal-Blue Streak
Western which comes to the Opera
House as the Friday and Saturday
film feature with the Jimmie Evans
Musical Revue.
Aside from the original and most
interesting story. which was writ
ten by Al Rogell, who also directed
it, 1t contains a cast that is favor
ably comparable with the biggest of
so-called features" Weeks of
preparation attended the first stages
of production, and almost 5000 miles
were covered by the company to
reach the actual location called for
by the script.
The result is a special feature that
Is head and shoulders above the av-
erage. OF course, not much addi-
tional need be said when mention is
made that Jack Hoxie, the peerless,
is the star of the picture.
No Hoxie picture, though, could
be complete without Scout" the
wonder horse, known to movie fans
all over the world. And in Red Hot
Leather" opportunity is again given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Kingfeld Water
Co. Is Authorized
To Increase Rates

Increases in the rates charged by
the Kingfeld Water Company are
authorized by an order just handed
down by the Public Utilities Com
mission in the matter of the COM
plant of the water company against
! itself alleging that the rates estab-
lished and provided for its water
services are inadequate and fail to
produce sufficient revenue to pay OPP
Grating expenses and a fair return
on its investment.
Under the provisions of the COM
missions order, the first faucet rate
is increased from IS to so and other
services are increased approximate
ly 81. The rate for hydrants for mu-
nicipal services Is increased from So
to $40 each per year and the charges
for schools and certain municipal
services have been established, add
ing something in excess of 500 per
year. The annual amounts now paid
by manufacturing plants have been
increased approximately % per
cent.
This is really the first increase in
rates made by the Kingfield Water
Company as the rates it has been
operating on during the past were
those first established In 1898. The
order handed Gown by the Utilities
Commission asserts In part:
considering in general the ques-
ton of operating expenses. we be-
lieve that they may be reasonably
increased by a more adequate COM
pensation for management. Consid-
cradle service is required In the care
of the company's accounts and
should be compensated. The items
for labor and maintenance consti-
tuted relatively small amount dur
ing past years. No regular employee
has been engaged and the expense in
that department has been Kept at
minimum. Since the hearing the
company has installed a chlorinat-
ing plant. the maintenance of which
will be attended with increased costs
of operating. With reasonable con-
siderating in determining salaries
and labor costs, and with a contin-
ued view of economy. 1t may be ex-
pected-even with the inclusion of q
proper depreciation charge-that the
company can operate efficiently on a
total yearly expense of approximate
ly $4,000.
III the TlatIef or operating eX-
penses, no provision has been made
Tor taxes assessed by the town on
the property of the water company.
None has been paid in the past. Such
rates as We shall allow have been
considered apart from the payment
OF property tax. Should the COM
pany's operating expenses be int
creased by the imposition of such
tax. further increase in rates
would necessarily result.
Our engineering department
made valuation of the plant as of
October l. 1926. based on prices pre-
vailing on that date, and found the
cost of reproduction to be SSS,37S. "a
and the cost of reproduction less de-
probation SCI. 605.97. Taking into
consideration these figures and the
items of original investment, going
value. working capital and other
elements, we find the present fair
value for rate-making purposes to
be $4,000.
Evidence has been presented as
to the purity of the water at certain
periods during the past and in this
regard there appeared to he some
fear for the future. To safeguard
Its consumers the company has re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Maine Has Lowest
tuberculosis Rate
East of Mississippi

MAINE has the lowest death rate
from tuberculosis Of any state east
of the Mississippi river declared
DIR. Clarence II. Kendall, State COM
missioner of health, Saturday. DR..
Kendall was speaking of the good
work done by the Red Cross in its
sale of Christmas Seals, and Of the
results accomplished by the money
obtained in this manner.
I'm 1900. more deaths were caused
by tuberculosis than by any other
disease, in this state, and at the
present time 1t has been forced into
seventh place among the fatal dis
eases. due to improved methods OF
handling patients, preventing the
spread of the disease, and the pub
licity which has been given it
through the agency Of the Red
Cross"
DIR. Kendall stated taht during the
past year the largest number of
deaths in Maine were caused by
heart trouble in one form or anoth-
err, total of 1864 deaths being re-
corded from this cause alone. He
added that cancer is on the increase
at present, and that in 1928, 104l
deaths were caused by that disease,
although a large percentage of the
deaths thus caused We're of people
beyond 60 years of age.
According to DR.. Kendall, 100
deaths were also caused by auto ac-
cidents during 1925, and two in mo-
torcycle spills or collisions.
He sounded an optimistic note IN
stating that the number of infant
deaths has, been steadily cut down
during the past five years, owing to
improved methods of handling cases
at birth.
"There were III deaths from
pneumonia last year, the lowest
number from this cause for the past
four years." he ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

ployed in Skowhegan. passed the
week end at her home on High street.
Herbert Wilson of Holeb passed
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. IL. L.
Crosby of lower Main street.
III. M. Reynolds returned Saturday
from Portland where he has been
visiting relatives for several weeks.
Mrs. Ella Bowman Of Bangor mas
arrived in town, called here by the
illness of her mother. Mrs. Sarah
Ronndy on lower Main street.
The Holy Name Society will meet
in the Parochial hall. Tuesday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Chief Field recently. This depart
ment cannot continue to render aid
to towns, organizations, and indivi-
duals who happen to feel like turning
over u part of their responsibility
to the State Police. If fair assOcia-
tons and clubs are to be free to re-
quest the services of one or more of
my officers, our appropriation must
be increased to permit OF employing
sufficient men to handle the work"
The chief recently presented his
budget for 1927 to the Governor and
Council, asking for approximately
double the amount granted his de-
partment for the year now drawing
to close. In this respect the State
Police are not establishing a new
precedent, as several of the other
State departments are also request
ing large increases in their appro-
priations for the coming two years.
1t has frequently been demonstrated,
however. that the gap between mere
~ asking for large an~-"0riations
and getting them is as wide as the
one between placing a law on the
statute books and getting it enforced.
Chief Field Not Worrying
Current rumor at the State House
for months has indicated that a Ger
tain group of individuals were out to
"get" the Chief of the State Police.
He admits that he was informed last
spring that "if he thought the State
Police were outside of politics, he
would soon be shown the diff nee"
From time to time friction has &C.
CURED in the ranks of the state Po-
lice, and it has been evident on sew
eral occasions that strong influences
were being brought to bear on the
Governor and his Council by the
enemies of Chief Field. The Govern
or, however, has shown no indication
of taking sides in the matters re-
ferred to.
Attempts have been made to in
1uence the chief in appointing Ger
tain individuals of whom he did not
approve, and he has consistently re-
fused to make these appointments,
feeling that the Importance of main
tanning a high standard in the per-
sonnet of the S+nta Police shou'7 out
weigh any political considerations.
Fate of State Police Rests With
Legislature.
There seems to be little doubt but
what the coming Legislative session
will be the crucial period in the his
tor of the Maine State Police. Three
courses appear to be open for legis-
lative action.
The s3rd Legis! ture can: 1, APP
prove the policy of expansion now
outlined by Chief Field and provide
money to carry it on. 2. Leave the
State Police on their present basis
and provide money for only present
needs. Abolish the department en-
tirely.
Chief Stands Pat on Record of
Department
81 feel that we have done every
thing possible with the means so far
provided" said Chief Field Satur-
day. whenever anything of any
Importance breaks in Maine, the
State Police are on the job. as they
were when the convicts escaped from
Thomaston. The work by the de-
partment this year in recovering
stolen cars alone shows what can
be accomplished by an active force,
and l have no apologies to make for.
the work of my men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

A. motion picture has been pro-
ducei by a popular young director
from an original story by another de
rector. It Is declared one Of the most
unusual director writer combinations
in the history of picture making.
THE Popular Sin," Florence VI
doris new Paramount starring vehi.
Gle. with Give Brook, Great Nissen
and Philip Strange featured, comes
TO the Opera House on Monday and
Tuesday in conjunction with Jimmie
Evans Revue. It's director was Mall
colin st. Clair, former newspaper car
toonist, Keystone kop and gang man,
who, after a directorial career Of less
than four years, was recently voted
one Of the nations best directors
Monta Bell wrote the story. Former.
ly a Washington newspaperman,
Charlie Chapman dragged him into
picture work and as a director he is
soon to climax his career by produce
ing THE Greatest Show on Earth" /,
Paramount production based on the
life of P. T. Barnum.
Bell convinced Jesse L. Lasky some
time ago that 1.-The Popular Sim
would make a great picture. Then
he saw st. Glars 1.-THE Grand Ouch
ess and the Waiter" and wired Mr..
Lasky that st. Clair would be the
ideal man to produce 1t. Evidently
the latter agreed because production
was soon started with Bells choice
at the helm.
I'm crazy about the story of 1.-THE
Popular SIM" said the director after
inc hod
motion picture material When films
are adapted from books or plays they
usually lose their flavor In transcript
ton. Here. however, Is one written
directly for the screen by man who
knows what makes good entertain
ment"
Mr.. st. Clair describes 1.-THE Popu-
lar Sin" as "a triple eternal triangle,
tale Of love, marriage and divorce,
laid in Paris and Biarritz, developed
as a light comedy-drama. It's central
characters are a Partisan gentlewo-
man, a philandeering physician, a Pc
dantic playwright and a temperament
tai actress. Each man marries each
woman at least once"
London" starring Dorothy Gish,
Is an interesting evidence of the con-
slant searching by producers for lit
erary material for the SCREEN" says
Manager Williamson of the Opera
House, where the film open Wednes-
day.
It was decided. in considering this
picture, that the logical successor to
Nell Gwyn," romance of yester-
days London in which Miss Gish last
appeared, should be a romance of
modern London. Thomas Burke, an
author Of information reputation
having peculiarly made London his
own theme, was invited to write an