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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
ROBT. I. LINCOLN
IS FOUND DEAD
Last Child ofCiviI War President
Dies At His Vermont Home
Suddenly.

Manchester, Vt.-Robert Todd Lin
coin, only surviving SON OF President
Abraham Lincoln and last of the great
emancipator's family to bear the
name, was found dead in bed at his
summer home here. His death was
discovered by servants who went to
call him.
Mr.. Lincoln, who had served as sec
rotary Of war, minister to Great Brit
ain, and for years as president Of the
Pullman company, of late had been in
feeble health. He would have been SO
years old on August 1.
'f@-r, Was Eldest Of Family.
/ Robert was Abraham Lincoln's first
child, born August 1, 1S43, in Spring
field, Ill. He not only was the eldest
of five children, but he outlived them
all.
On September "a, 1868, he married
Miss Mary Harlan, daughter of James
Harlan, who served as senator from
Iowa. Three children were born to
them, two girls and boy, Jack Lin
coin, who died while attending school
in France.
The murder of his father threw
upon Lincoln the management OF af-
fairs of the family. After the funeral
he left Washington with his mother
and went to Chicago, as he felt the
necessity of entering Immediately
upon a business career. He had
studied law and was admitted to men,
bership in leading law firm of Chi
'cago, resigning his army commission.
Became Secretary of War.
Lincoln continued the practice OF
law until he was called to Washington
by President Garfield, in 1881, to be
secretary of war. He served in this
position four years under President
Garfield and President Arthur and
then returned to his profession.
Upon the death of George P. Pull
man, founder Of the Pullman company,
Lincoln was chosen president. He
held this position until 1906 when he
retired to become chairman Of the
board of directors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
OSCAR KOIVUNIEMI is LAID AT
REST

In a casket covered with beautiful
flowers Oscar Koivuniemi, ST., was
laid at rest Wednesday afternoon last
week. After years of toll on the farm
that he had helped to change from
wilderness into a place of beauty
he was suddenly called to another
sphere where pain and sorrow are no
more. OF a sacrificing nature his
first thoughts were of his family and
he has given lavishly that they may
reap from what he has sown. A
kind, loving husband and father, re-
spected and honored citizen, is the
heritage he has bestowed upon them.
From the home he loved he was sud-
denly taken,
To dwell in higher sphere;
And the work that he left unfinished
Will be done by those he cherished
here.
We miss him, Oh! how we miss him;
Tho his presence seems with us
still,
Encouraging us to nobler effort;
That we his place may fill.
Oscar Koivuniemi, ST., was born in
Finland, August Is, 1860, where he
was united in marriage to Emilia La
viska Kumlander in 1896.
His wife and nine children survive
him: Mrs. Ben LANCER of Waverly
Wis: Hilda and George. Chicago
Otto, Superior, Wis; Olga, Mildred
Elsie and Walter of Finlayson. AL
were at the funeral.
Funeral services were held from
the Finnish National church and the
remains were laid to rest in the local
cemetery. Rev. David Ruotsalainer
of Ely, Mimi, officiating, assisted by
Rev. A. L. Stowel of Sandstone. The
sympathy of the community is ex.
tended to the family in their great
sorrow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
Duxbury Neighborhood

Violet Matson has been on the sick
list the past week.
Mrs. r. Shute and baby spent Fri
day with Mrs. WATSON.
A few of the children here have
been sick with the measles.
Norman Matson made trip to
Cumberland, Wis, Wednesday last
week
S. e. WATSON, Norman Matson and
R. Shute were Pine City visitors last
Friday.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gardner of
Milaca, have been visiting at the w.
Shute home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gardner of
Milaca, were callers at the r. ].
Shute home Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luck and Mrs. C.
Munger visited with Mrs. Tucker
near Sandstone last Thursday.
James Matson of Racine, arrived
last Sunday to spend an indefinite
time at the Nels Matson home.
Miss Mae Matson returned to RAJ
cine Saturday after spending a week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Matson.
Raymond Swanson left last week
for Minneapolis, to attend the fun
eral of his father who died after hav-
ing been sick for almost year in
the University hospital. Sympathy
is extended to the bereaved family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
SLAYER of Two PatroImen Killed

Little Marais, Minn.-John West
blade, killer Of two men, was shot and
killed by possemen upon whom he
opened fire In heavy thicket in deep
woods half mile from his farm here.
Hunter since last Friday morning
when he shot and killed the two high
way patrolmen for removing sign
offering his property for sale, West
blade opened fire from within so feet
of Charles Nyland, posseman. Ny
land fired two quick shots and John
beware and Grover McGovern, &C
comparing him on the manhunt,
each fred once.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

Ethel Molloy and Hilma Mattson, who
are members of the girls sewing club.
The girls are demonstrating which
is part of the instruction given by
the county club leader.
The children of st .Joseph's parish
received their first Holy Communion,
July %. Nine girls and eight boys
were present. Father Rieger of
ficiated. Sister Catherine returned
to Duluth Sunday, after completing
the course of instruction given the
Communion class.
The County Boys and Girls Clubs
will hold their annual picnic at Pine
lake near Harty's Lodge, on Friday,
Aug. 10. Arrangements have been
made to secure several good speakers
Bring a picnic dinner and spend the
day. Parents, relatives and friends
are requested to attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
CHARGE Gunner PatroIIed Polls

Chicago-Tales of alien gunner pa
trolling polls, 100000 alleged to
have been spent in the senatorial pri-
mary and reported gross misuse of
state offices in elections will be the
three fold subject Of investigation here
when the senate committee begins
its inquiry into Illinois politics. Nine
teen witnesses have been called in
connection with these stories, it de-
veloped, as county agencies were put
to work upon recount of ballots cast
in Chicago's Bad Lands district.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
Danube Floods Wipe out Towns

Belgrade-Seven villages have been
destroyed through the bursting Of
dams in the region of Batchka. due to
the food in the Danube river, which
has now lasted for three weeks. Great
damage has been caused to crops and
property at various places. The min
istry of agriculture estimates the loss
up to the present at $4,000, 900.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
Six Are Killed in Bridge Crash

Charleston, West Va.-Six persons
were killed and 60 were injured in the
collapse of a bridge over the Coal
river at Whitesville. The span gave
way under the weight of approximate
1y 125 spectators who had crowded
upon it to view a free carnival act.
Five were killed instantly and one
other died later. Most of the victims
injured, when they were dropped. 20
feet to the shallow water Of the river
bed, were women and children. Thir-
ty-five were brought to Charleston hos
pitfalls. The remainder were treated
on the scene for broken bones and
bruises and later taken home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
$1,000, 900 Fire in Oil Plant

Warren, Pa.-More than a score of
tanks containing gasoline, benzine and
oil continued to burn f1ercely at the
plant Of the Warren Refining Co., "a
hours after fire broke out in the pump
house and spread to other buildings
and tanks. Several tanks, located
across a creek short distance from
the other blazing containers, caught
fire, causing officials to abandon ef-
forts to save any part of the plant.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
Little Journeys Here and There
By ]. A. WYE
SUCCESS

It's doing your job the best you
And being just to your fellow man;
It's making money but holding friends
And staying true to your aims and ends;
It's figuring how and learning why,
And looking forward and thinking high,
And dreaming little and doing much,
It's keeping always in closest touch
With what is finest in word and deed;
It's being through yet making speed;
It's daring blithely the field of chance;
While making labor brave romance;
It's GOING onward despite defeat
And FIGHTING staunchly, but keeping sweet;
It's being CLEAN and it's playing fair;
It's laughing lightly at Dame Despair;
It's looking up at the stars above,
And drinking deeply of life and love;
It's STRUGGLING on with the will to win
But taking loss with a cheerful grin;
It's sharing sorrow and work and mirth,
And making better this good old EARTH
It's SERVING STRIVING through strain and sire
It's Doing Your Noblest-THATS SUCCESS
Frank butcher
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
Mail Car Held Up At Hankin.on.

Hankinson, n. D.-Two unmasked
banditsA boarded the Hankinson- Bis
mark 500 line train as it stood in
the yards here, held gun over the
mailcar clerk and rifled the register
ed mail pouch, while third bandit
stood guard outside.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

the fastest and most powerful on the
market. Four brakes, and thirty
miles on gallon of gasoline make it
one they are proud to show their,
customers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29
srIttsh Royalty Entertaln $4,000.

DFtttou noyatsy 6usSt sout sStSSSs
London-King George and Queen
Mary gave royal party in the gar
dens of Buckingham Palace to which
$4,000 guests had been invited.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

pdSLuTlnS InlS uelO Will our ueIu'
we cut part of it."
I would like to introduce you to
the Hedberg family-Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Hedberg, living one mile north
of Duquette, parents of thirteen chill
dren all living, hale and hearty, with
never a serious case of illness in
the entire family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hedberg are native
born Swedes. They came to Pine
county from Minneapolis twenty-five
years ago and settled ON homestead.
Afterwards they bought their present
holdings, 80 acres of land. There are
nine girls and four boys in the family,
and now six grandchildren add to
their happiness.
To raise such a family of fine girls
and boys, whose neighbors honor and
respect them, whose health and gen.
eral welfare have been well guarded,
is mark of great distinction.
All honor to these good people.
Here is a roster of the children:
ESd w., oV years oiu, "oiilOu q
telegrapher.
Ruth B., 20, married a brakeman.
Helen c., 25, married farmer.
Edith j., "a, clerking in the store at
| Duquette.
Morris A., %, working on the road.
Edwin G., 81, farming at home.
Alice T., 10, waitress.
Archie G., II, farming at home.
Florence E., Is, high school student
Blanche E., IA, high school student
Gunnard K, IL, at home.
Myrtle W., 10, at home.
Mildred c., s, at home.
Mr.. Hedberg has found it necessary
to be away from home good share
of the time to obtain work and the
duties of the household as well as
of the farm operation have devolved
upon Mrs. Hedberg. That she has
faithfully and wisely performed her
duties is well attested in the character
of the children and the general tidi-
ness and. appearance of the farmstead
|
4 and Mrs. Franzen and Mr.. Sandberg
and daughter motored from st. Paul
and visited with friends in Windemere
over Saturday and Sunday.
Eddie GOrke and Jack Cunningham
while fishing in Sturgeon lake last
Wednesday near Charlie Swanson's
point, caught IA pound pickerel
and two walleyed pike weighing 81
and 5 pounds respectively. They
were using new boat owned by Mr.
Cunningham which probably had a
beneficial effect on the size OF their
catch. We should take off our hats
to these boys.
! Mrs. o. L. House, 4 miles north OF
Kerrick, has a magnificent garden
on what was last spring a complete
patch Of quack grass. There is beau
ty as well as wealth in labor applied
so skilfully. Mrs. House is a Dane
and the general appearance of the
place reflects the characteristic neat
iiooS anu SiOoHiiHcSS VI enc race.
The pulling power of the adver-
Using columns of the American is so
great that the Jean Duluth farm
folks had to quit as they couldn't
supply the demand made upon them.
Churchill and Rose of Bruno, are
all perked up over the arrival at
their garage of brand new. stylish
| looking "Whippet" car. said to be
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

Everybody reads the Want
Column.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

corn is far behind due to early cold
weather but has made good growth
the last two weeks.
"Our alfalfa crop is puzzle this
year. We can report crop of IL
tons per acre from one field and about
u ton from other fields. In letter
received from the Division of Soils
they state that the weak plants and
light yield on some fields are due to
the severe winter and that they have
not yet learned how best to meet this
problem. Apparently, the problem
is that of what time the second crop
should be cut to protect the plants
through a severe winter.
"Our pasture this year is excellent.
We have pastured from 80 to SO head
on II acres of sweet clover ever since
the 2Sth of May. Young stock and
dry stock are depending entirely on
this pasture without any other rough
age or grain and doing well. Besides
pasturing this field with our herd,
we cut part of it."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

Churchill and Rose of Bruno, are
all perked up over the arrival at
their garage OF brand new. stylish
looking "Whippet" car. said to be
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-07-29

The pulling power of the adver-
Using columns of the American is so
great that the Jean Duluth farm
folks had to quit as they couldn't
supply the demand made upon them.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
FRED D. HUBBELL,
E. ]. HUXTABLE,
MENTIONED FOR
POSTOFFICE JOB

Interest concerning the successor of
office of postmaster at Douglas, is
centering at present chiefly about
Fred ID. Hubbell, prominent real es-
tate man of the city, and E. j. Hux-
table, local druggist.
1t is understood that both these
republicans would look favorably on
the appointment which is practically
up to Senator Ralph H. Cameron to
bestow. The republican senator, it
is believed will consult the leading
lights of his party in this section
before recommending the candidate
for the position to President Cool
idge. If things proceed along the
customary lines, Coolidge will simply
place his stamp of approval on the
man Cameron selects and then the
appointment goes to the senate for
confirmation.
There are several other local re-
publicans who are known to be eager
for the appointment but it is be-
lieved that either Hubbell or Hux
table will be named. Overlocks s
term would have expired March
and a permanent appointment may
not be made until that date. If
Cameron decides on temporary ap-
pointment, however, the man chosen
for that will probably later receive
the permanent appointment.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
LARGE CROWD OF
BOYS ATTEND
PARTY AT 'Y


James Dixon, or 1871 seventeenth
street, by estimating total of 24'
boy members in the Y. M c. A., was
awarded a six months free member
ship when he came within five of
guessing the right number, which is
242, at the Y party Monday night.
The second nearest guess was 236 by
Arthur Houck.
Eighty boys registered at the party
held for them last night. Prices for
the best clowns went to Russell
Rokahr and Archie Beard. These boys
upon calling at the "Y' will receive
an order emitting them each to
belt.
Lads of all ages crowded the boys
lobby and gymnasium at the Wasf>
ington birthday party given for tisein'
Games were played in which all could
take part until about o'clock when
movies which had been sent from the
University of Arizona were shown for
about an hour.
Last nights party is the first of
series being planned for boys. a
definite date has not been set yet for
the next affair, but it has been de-
cided that the coming party will be
in the nature of an auto ride and
weinie roast. This event will be for
members of the boys department
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
Watch Your FraiI, Puuy
Child Grow Strong
Take on Weight

In just few days-quicker than
you ever dreamt of-these wonderful
flesh making tablets called McCoy's
Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets will
start to help any weak, thin, under
nourished little one.
After sickness and where ricketts,
are suspected they are especially
valuable. No need to give them any
more nasty Cod Liver Oil-these tab
let's are made to take the place of
that good but evil smelling, stomach
upsetting medicine and they surely
do it. They do put on flesh.
Ask Douglas Drug Co. or any drug
gist for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Com
pound Tablets-as easy to take as
candy and not at all expensive-6O
tablets 60 cents.
Be sure and get McCoy's, the origi-
nal and genuine and give the child
chance for 80 days. If YOU aren't
delighted with results just get your
money back.-Advt,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
Bud Fisher Highest Paid
CartOOnist in the World

Bud Fisher known on his passport
and birth certificate as Harry Con-
way Fisher, creator of Mutt and jeff
and originator of the American comic
strip, has his story told authorita-
lively for the first time by John N.
Wheeler in the current issue of Col
liers Weekly.
While getting $22 week on the
San Francisco Chronicle in 1907
Fisher originated Mutt, later adding
Jeff when the popularity of this
new kind of newspaper humor was
demonstrated. Today he is the high
est paid comic artist in the world,
averaging more than 100000 yearly
from syndicate income alone, to say
nothing of by-products in motion
pictures, musical shows, statuettes,
cartoon books, etc.
Mutt is my favorite of the two
members of the celebrated team" "
Fisher records, but the millions of
men, women and children who fol-
low Mutt and Jeff every day insist
on Jeff getting the better of Mutt
in every episode" :
Summing up the lesson of his
career, Fisher says:
1.-THE big opportunity of my life
came when I had a chance to go
with a newspaper syndicate for more
money than though it could afford
to pay but 1 insisted that the con-
tract be completely underwritten be-
fore l made the move. Hard-b boiled,
perhaps but safe. Always there
has been a controversy in the news
paper business as to whether the
artist makes the success of the comic
strip by his talent or the newspaper
.makes it by publication. AS 1 see
it no paper can afford to publish a
rotten comic and the best comic in
the world is no good unless it is
published"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
STACY PRESENTS
OFFICIAL D. TO
Is ATHLETES

Seven boys and eight girls were
awarded the official '|D" at special
honor assembly Monday morning at
the high school auditorium in recogni-
tion of services performed on the
basket ball team for the season just
closed. short resume was given
of the seasons record showing that
the boys team won nine games and
lost four games, scoring 31S points
to 1873 for their opponents. The
girls team won three games and
lost nine, scoring 200 points to S5o
for their opponents. Inuries and ill-
nessj to several members of the girIs
team blasted their hopes for cham
pionship team early in the season
Albert Stacy, member of the school
board, presented letters and certifi-
Gates to the following: Isabel Brogan,
Frances Bennett, Katie Haymore,
Lucille Hush, Winona Bryan, Eloise
Rokahr, Lola Cummins and Margaret
Sweeney. The boys who received let
ters were Joe Causey, Douglas Cary,
John Martin, Eugene Verdugo, Her.
Imogenes Magma, Herbert Bishop and
I,Kumen Herbert.
tiers, Captain Randall of Camp Harry
u. Jones, addressed the students on
tGeorge Washington at Valley Forge"
The University of Arizona athletic
authorities Monday wired ]. E. Carl
son, Jr, that the local basket ball
team was invited to take part in the
state basket tourney which begins
Thursday afternoon at p. m. in the
Tucson high school gymnasium. The
invitation was accepted. More than
20 teams from various parts Of the
state will take part in this tourna-
ment. The first round of games will
continue until Friday afternoon. Fri
day night the teams that are still
in the running will play for further
elimination until the semi-finals are
reached Saturday afternoon.
The championship game will he
played Saturday night.
Coach Van Antwerp will give his
team the final workout today before
leaving Wednesday evening for Tue
son.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
Mais Thanks COlwell For
Fine Work on Winning Car

John Mais, owner of the Dodge
Special which won the 50-mile speed
classic at the county track asked
Monday that mention be made of
his appreciation of the excellent CO.
operation extended him by Arthur
Colwen, proprietor of the Colwell
Machine Shop, where the winning
car was almost completely rebuilt
previous to Mondays race. All main
bearings and connecting rod bear
ings were fitted, new connecting
rods machined, valves fitted, and all
of the intricate working parts of the
motor repaired or made new at the
Colwell Machine Shop, Mais said.
In appreciation for, the courtesy
extended to him by Colwell, Mais is
to leave the car in the Colwell Ma
chine Shop today, and the public is
invited to inspect it there.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
S.P. OFFICIALS
SPEND DAY HERE

A special train of three private
cars, including the car of Walter
Douglas, president of the Phelps
Dodge company and a director of
the Southern Pacific, left Douglas
about 7:45 last night for Globe.
Douglas private car has been on
the siding here for almost contin-
uously for nearly a week since his
arrival in this city week gao last
Friday. Monday morning two other
private cars carrying A. e. Sweet
assistant general manager; L. u.
Morris, superintendent of the Rio
Grande division, and F. L. Guy, divi-
sion engineer and minor officials,
all of Ell Paso, reached this city. The
officials remained here during the
day and left last night for Globe.
C. D. Beeth, assistant superintend-
ent, of Douglas, accompanied the
special when it left here Monday eve
ming.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
Large Attendance at
Baseball Club Dance

A large crowd of young folks en-
joyed the Washington's birthday dance
given at the Gadsden hotel lobby
last night under the auspices of the
Douglas Baseball club with Bowden's
orchestra playing.
Tom Glenn, Jr., won the 5000 radio
'set offered by the club.
A meeting of all the baseball fans
of the city will be held at the local
chamber Of commerce office Wednes-
day night at o'clock to discuss
plans for the coming season.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
Funeral of C. Rieper
to be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Charles I,ieper
TAXI driver at the 500 stand here wSo
died Friday afternoon, will be head
from the Por;er and Ames chapel
Wednesday at p. m. He is survived
by his wife, Daisy, and two children
of this city, and by his father, Lewis
Rieper, who is here from Altoona,
Pennsylvania, for the funeral
The deceased worked for the E. p.
and S. w. in the shops here for sew
eral years but for the past six
months Hwas employed as taxi driv-
er. He was well known in the
younger set of the city and exceed
ingly popular among host Of
friends.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-23
Washington Birthday exercises

The children of the Loretto school
gave a very enjoyable entertainment
last evening in the school concert
hall, in honor of the birthday of
George Washington. Invitation had
been extended to all parents and
friends to attend the exercises and a
large number were present. One of
the features of the evenings pro-
gram was a tumbling act in which
rs boys participated. The girls gave
a number of recitations and the
school orchestra entertained with sew
eral selections The entertainment
was held from 9 to IL o'clock