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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
KINGSDALE

Andrew Oman was in Pine City
last week serving on the grand jury
Martha Nelson visited at the A. r
Lund home in Markville, several days
last week.
Gust Ristrom came here from
Minneapolis, and is visiting his faith.
er and brother.
parents of baby boy born the 18th
of October.
Einar Benson and Thelma Dick
man spent Thursday evening at the
Nordquist home.
A number from here attended the
show at Markville Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pennison of Belden
spent Friday evening at the Rich
ardson home.
Quite a number from here took in
the pie social given at the Stevens
school Friday evening.
Martin Thompson motored to Nc
Grath last week, visiting his brother
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson spent Sat
urday evening at the Chef Grace
home.
Frank Barton and George Dickmar
motored to Superior Saturday.
| Several from here attended the
hard time dance given in Markville
Saturday evening.
Clifford Oman of LeSueur, spent
the week end with his parents.
Clifford, Harriet, and LeVernt
Oman motored to Cloverton Saturday
calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson motoret
to Markville Sunday afternoon.
L. Prior and Geo. Dickman made {
trip to Superior Sunday.
The Hanold family moved to the
Spur Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Kending is visiting {
| sister at Lampson.
Pete Schmitz spent the week enc
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Nordquist spent
Monday at the Webb home.
Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. Freymiller were
Markville dinner guests at the Grace
home Sunday.
Messrs. Prior, Aarlie, Videen, anC
Dickman motored to Pine City Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pahos and fam
lily motored to Superior Saturday.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid sale
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
OBITUARY

N. G. Johnson was born in Karl
stad, Warmland, Sweden, April 9Th,
1852. He came to America in 1882
and made Minneapolis his residence.
In 1885 Mr.. Johnson married Au-
gusta Anderson, and to this union six
children were born, four of whom are
now living, namely, Edward, of Stur-
geon Lake, Lydia, now Mrs. Paul
Johnson of Minneapolis, and John and
Fred at home, all of whom were with
him at the time of his death.
In 1888 he bought his farm here in
Pine county. In 1894 Mrs. Johnson
and the children moved to the farm
and Mr.. Johnson remained in Mime
apolis, where he was employed as a
mechanic in the Omaha Round-house
until 1900, when he came to the farm
in Windemere where he was residing
at the time of his death. He suf-
fered heavy loss in the 1918 forest
fire, and that was the beginning of his
illness. His wife, died in June, 1919.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
(FrOm Another Correspondent

Miss Miller and Victor Johnson did
not attend the show at Bruno We'd
nesday evening, as was stated in last
weeks issue, but went to Moose Lake.
Lois Street and Mae Miller attend
ed the basket social at Kerrick
Thursday evening.
A number of people from this
neighborhood, went to the confirma-
ton services at Oak Lake Sunday.
Miss Miller's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
August Miller, and her sister, Mrs.
Bragg and children, from Pine City,
visited with her Friday.
Gladys Halverson spent the week
end with her parents.
Lois Street, Mae Miller, Clarence
and Victor Johnson took in the
Pleasant Hill entertainment Friday
evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
STURGEON LAKE

Phil Anderson spent few days at
Pine City this week serving on the
grand jury Lynn Anderson substi-
tuted on the mail route during his alb
sence.
Glenn Olson is driving new Chew
rolet coach which he purchased from
the Sturgeon Lake garage this week.
He traded in his Studebaker on the
DEAL
Katherine Swantek of Duluth, Wis.,
tied at her home over the week end.
Mrs. Ernest Anderson arrived from
Duluth Sunday, virtually recovered
from the operation for appendicitis,
which she underwent some time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Danielson re-
turned from Bemidji Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cunningham
started on their way back to Chattan-
ooga, Tenn, Tuesday, after visiting
for some time at the Cunningham
home.
The slippery roads resulting from
the week end drenching was the cause
of several auto accidents in this vi
cinity. Willie Jurek turned over
with his car Saturday night, as he
turned from his road to the new
grade. His car was disfigured but
the occupants escaped injury. Gar
| field Martichuski of Moose Lake up
set with his car on the south road
near the Kettle river bridge. He
received badly cut hand in the up
set. A mixup of cars occurred on
| Highway No. 1, mile north Of town,
on Sunday afternoon, when John
Pryzybylski, turning his car off the
highway to the side road leading to
his place, was hit by an Oldsmobile
coming from the rear. Johns car
was thrown over the embankment but
John escaped without a scratch
After several cars had parked in line
along the highway to view the wrecks,
a large car came along and gave the
end of the line a jolt which was
passed on and sent the first car,
which was Buick sedan, over the
embankment also, smashing up Johns
Ford in the other end.
Oscar Blasjo left for Duluth last
Thursday. He intended to visit there
for couple of days and then go from
there to Chicago, where he would look
for employment.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
Oak Lake NeighbOrhOOd

Miss Alice Swenson came down
from Duluth and spent Saturday with
her folks.
Agnes and Harry Anderson of Du-
luth, and Mildred Anderson of SUI
perior, visited at Alfred Anderson's
Sunday and also attended the con-
firmation services at Oak Lake Sun
day afternoon.
The following children were con-
firmed at the local church Sunday
afternoon: Wilma, Fern, Jennie
Arne, Carl, and Alvin Anderson, Ruth
Ohlin, Ruth Peterson, John Fiske
Vernold Ahlm, Roy Ostlund, Raymond
Johnson, and Carl r. Anderson. Rev
Rydell was assisted by DR.. P. A
Mattson, president of the Minnesota
Conference.
Mrs. Gust Koecher was operated
on for appendicitis and gall stones
at the hospital at Taylors Falls g
short time ago. She is getting along
as well as can be expected.
The young people enjoyed Hal,
lowe'en party at Gust Sjostrom's
Monday evening. Is
Merle Pulling who is employed al
the Jean Duluth Farm near Nicker-
son, was caller at Roy Barnett's
Monday evening.
The usual line of Halloween tricks
were INDUCED in around the neigh.
borhood by some of the younger gen,
GRAFTON. This seemed to be most
noticeable at the Sec. 9 school, where
it is reported considerable wood was
piled in front of the door.
Roy Ostlund and two cousins from
Stacy, came up for the confirmation
exercises Sunday.
The annual meeting of the Northern
Pine County Cow Testing Assn will
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
SALE NEAR DENHAM

Having decided to quit farming /
will offer the following personal
property for sale on my farm seven
miles northwest of Denham, and 4
miles northeast of Arthyde, on Thurs
day, November 10th.
Four Head of High Grade Guernsey
Cows-One being fresh first part of
October, the others coming fresh in
March, June and July.
Three High Grade Guernsey Heif-
ers-Two year old, coming fresh in
March and April.
One 1-year old heifer. one 15-months
old Guernsey bull, eligible for regis
tration.
Team of mares, eight years old,
weight about $500 lbs; two 2b months
old pigs; IS one year old White Leg
horn chickens; $50 egg incubator;
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
HOLYOKE

Mrs. John Pallis and son of Su-
perior, are visiting at the G. REM
home.
Miss Matte Lull who is employed
at Duluth, spent the week end at her
home here.
j. Fabrellos have now installed a
new radio.
Leona Lull will give a Sambo's
party and basket social at her school
in District No. 81, next Friday eve
ming, Nov. 4th.
Miss Lillian Lindberg came here
from Duluth and spent Sunday at her
home.
Week end callers here from Su-
perior were: Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nc
Cauley and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs,
L. McCuskey, the Misses Helen Tin
ter, Frances and Lillian Sundberg
and Mrs. C. Culliton and son, Earl
Unusual interest has been shown at
Swans 1. G. A. store at the arrival
of nice assortment of winter goods
Two wolves have been caught this
week, one by Erick Wicklund, and
one by Fritz Frederick.
The Holyoke Health Hunters Club
held a meeting Oct. 22nd, which was
opened by Mrs. Allen, and officers
were elected as follows: Miss Homer
chairman; Miss Otteson, secretary
and treasurer. The lessons on clas-
ses of food were presented in an
interesting manner by Mrs Allen
and Mrs. Lindberg Attractive charts
were used to illustrate the proper Sc
lection of food. 1t was agreed to
begin work on a club song. Posture
tests and corrective drills were given
A nutritious lunch was served by
Mrs. Allen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03

brooder; set heavy work harness; one
light single harness.
One wide tired wagon, set heavy bob
sleighs, set light hobs, spring wagon,
Acme mower, Minnesota hay rake,
John Deere walking pillow, 2-section
spring tooth harrow, 2-section drag,
walking cultivator, potato hitler.
Kitchen range, heating stove, dres-
ser, commode, davenport, 2 beds,
dining room chairs, extension dining
table and small articles too numerous
to mention.
Sale to start promptly at II o'clock
in forenoon. Lunch served at noon.
All sums under $1,000 cash. Over
that amount bankable paper at 8 per
cent interest.
JENS SIMPSON, Owner
V. F. Pembleton, Auctioneer.
F. L. Olson, Clerk.
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West of Kerrick

DR.. Semer of Barnum, was called
out to S. A. Halyerson's Monday to
doctor a sick cow.
Olson Bros. sawed wood at Pat
aShepard's Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ore and chill
dren of Minneapolis. were week end
visitors at Pat Shepards.
Geo. Bornhoft is back, after being
away all summer. He has bought
another eighty acres and will be busy
this winter clearing.
V. Kobus made trip to his old
home at Webster, S. D., last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
DENHAM

Hark! Listen! A grand masquer-
ade will be given at the Fraternity
hall in Denham on Thanksgiving
evening. Prizes will be given to the
best ladies' and gents costumes and
also to the best ladies' and gents
comic costumes. Good music, and a
good time is assured for all. Lunch
will be served at the hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Brandt visited
at Jack Johnson's last week. Mr..
Brandt, brother-in-law of Mr.. John
son, was director of the Superior
orchestra for four years.
Blanche Hrubes has returned to
Chicago. after spending the summer
at the paternal Jos. Hrubes home
here.
Miss Hildred Larson came from st.
Paul, and spent Sunday here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Larson.
Mrs. M. L. Anderson and daughters,
Helen and Arlene of Willow River,
and Mrs. Raymond Richardson and
daughter, Betty Mae, of Billings,
Mont, visited friends in this vicinity
Friday afternoon and evening. Mrs.
Richardson will be remembered as
Maybelle johnson, who taught school
here some years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson of
Benson, Mimi, visited at Per Larson's
last week Mr. Anderson is a cousin
of Mrs. Larson, and they hadn't seen
each other for about thirty years.
Mrs. Oscar Lundell and children,
Robert and Irene of Cloquet, came
Friday for visit with her mother,
Mrs. C. e. Anderson Sunday they
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lundell and
Miss Rose Lundell visited at Swan
Leafs.
Swan johnson and Axel Johnson
were Duluth visitors Saturday.
The Misses Mae Upgren and Marie
Olson spent the week end at the
Mentser Upgren home in Cloquet.
Annette Shoberg, Helmer and JOS
eph Larson, C. ]. Peterson. Mrs. F. F.
Anderson, C. G. Anderson and Milton
Anderson were Duluth visitors We'd
nesday of last week. Helmer Larson
remained in Duluth until Sunday.
Leonard Larson who has been en-
ployed in Minneapolis, came Saturday
for a visit with his parents here.
Roy Alberg who has been employed
in Superior, came home Saturday, and
Wednesday he and Edward Suk left
for an auto trip through the Southern
states.
F. E. Andersons visited at Moose
Lake Monday evening.
Don't forget the sale at the Hall
next Saturday evening.
Sunday afternoon quite number
of young people gathered at the Nels
Larson home to express their pleasure
at Helmer's sufficient recovery to en-
able him to come home. Upon leav-
ing they presented him with a purse
of $21640, as substantial token OF
their regard.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
ARTHYDE

Malin Raines spent the week end
at the parental A. Raines home.
The services conducted by Rev
Blair Sunday were well attended.
sen, and her friend spent Saturday
and Sunday at the Nortrup home.
The Misses Harriet Hoppe and HUI
'da johnson visited at the Thomson
home Sunday.
Ruth Hatleli spent the week end
with her sister, Mrs. l.. Standish and
family.
Everyone enjoyed the Halloween
party at the school house Saturday
evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
OBITUARY

Andrew Backstrom was born in
Portsnas, Pito, Sweden, Dec. 9Th, 1855
and passed away after brief Illness
Oct. Goth, 1927.
Mr.. Backstrom came to the United
States in 1887, locating in Windemere
Township, in Minnesota. His widow
and five children survive him, all OF
whom were with him when he passed
away. Mr.. Backstrom was highly
respected and will be greatly missed
by the entire community.
Funeral services were held at the
M. e. church Tuesday afternoon, in.
terment being made in the Moose
Lake cemetery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03

Wednesday evening of last week
was big success, realizing almost
$4,000.
Mrs. ]. w. Nystrom of Sturgeon
Lake, is visiting with her sister,
Mrs. A. Oman.
Mrs. Anton Brogren went to Mark
vile Tuesday to consult a doctor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03
APPRECIATION

1 wish to express my appreciation
and thanks to my friends who so
pleasantly surprised me upon my re-
turn from St. Mary's hospital last
Sunday afternoon, and for the purse
of money which they presented me
with.
Helmer Larson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-11-03

be held at Kerrick, Saturday, Nov.
9Th. The Union Ladies' Aid will
serve dinner at 35 cents a plate.
Hiding Magnuson went to Duluth
Monday to look for work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22
BICNAVY NOT
BRITISHPLAN
King George Declares
Policy In Talk to
Parliament

LONDON, Dec. %, 1Pl.-The decla-
ration that the British government
has no intention Of embarking upon
an increase to its naval building
program despite "the temporary
failure" of the Geneva naval con-
ference to reach a general agree
ment was the outstanding feature
from the American point Of view Of
King Georges speech proroguing
parliament today.
= A section of the speech dealing
with allied war debts emphasized d
that the policy of the government
was to limit its claims on the allies
TO such an amount as together with
the reparations receipts would cover
the governments own war debt OBJ
legations. II was brought out that
war debt funding arrangements had
been signed by Great Britain with
all the countries concerned except
Russia.
After brief sittinEs OF both houses
10 dispose Of certain outstanding
bills and the reading Of the kings
speech parliament was prorogued
until February ,.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22

This Christmas shopping-it
will be the death Of me yet" said
a well dressed man as he approach
ed the proprietor Of a local mer-
chandising establishment.
The man carried with him a
large list Of goods which he wanted.
The merchant studied over the list
with him, and then the two started
picking out objects. "Send this
to Uncle John in st. Louis, and
this to Brother Ned in Minneapolis.
and this to Aunt Agnes. etc, etc.
said the shopper as the articles
were selected and wrapped UP.
He ran up a large list Of pur-
chaSes-in fact one Of the best the
merchant had received during the
day.
Now Of course you don't know
me" the man said. "and | wouldn't
ask you 10 alter any Of your busi-
ness practices, so | am going 10
ask you to get in touch with my
banker at Corpus Christi and verify
this draft before you send the
goods"
The merchant assured him that
he would You can just mail
them for me. III you WILL" the man
continued. I'm going into Mexico
for a short trip, and I'll just take
this belt buckle set for myself II
you don't mind. and leave the rest"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22
IS
HELD TOJURY
Bond of $500 Fixed
In 3 Swindling
Charges

A. W. Sasse. San Benito attorney.
was held TO the grand jury under
bonds sggragating $500 Wednesday
following a preliminary hearing be-
fore George y. Brown. justice Of the
peace here. on three charges Of
swindlng. Bonds OF $500 were as
seSScd IN each Of two cases. while
on a third charge a bond Of $500
was fixed.
The state charged that during Oe-
tober and November the defendant
had trickei Mrs. Guadalupe G. de
Morales. also az San Benito. into
signing 70 him deeds 10 property val
ued into the thousands Of dollars.
The property il located in Cameron.
WLlaey and HidalgO counties.
Sssse was arrested about three
weeks ago in a neighhorinr county
on warrants taken out hero by s.
N. Jester. special investigator for
the district.
Harry l.. Faulk. whose resignn-
ton as county attorney becomes e.
dectiyc on January l, prosecuted the
case against Sasse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22
Weary Shopper Puts
Ovey A NeaU .Rdckef

This suited the merchant. 80 the
man left the draft. took the buckle
and left.
Then he went to another store
in Brownsville, and bought larger
bin OF goods. In fact he purchased
almost enough 20 stock a small
store. and had goods stacked on all
the counters in the store. Then ne
gave another draft. You don't
know me. and I'm going 10 give
YOU money TO telegraph my bank
and find out about me" he said.
This the merchant refused. saying
Ne would pay the charges himself.
am Just take this pair OF trous-
ers along" said the man, and ne
did.
Two telegraph communications
and prompt replies that no such sc-
count was listed az Corpus Christi
and Brownsville police we're looking
for the liberal stranger. The po-
lice knew where he was staying
but when they got there he wa'
not staying there any more, and
the belt buckle set. the trousers
-and the price Of kilograms are still
dead losses 10 the two merchants
III addition to several hours work
putting back In stock the merchan-
disc which they had wrapped up
and carefully addressed.
II was a new racket TO the To-
cal dealers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22
Mother
Wins Hearts of
Local Citizens

arrive at the hotel where reServa-
tions had been made. IL was nearly
an hour before word was passed
that the guest had stopped al the
quarters Of Col. Johnston. Many of
the walters had flowers for pre-
sentation to Mrs. LindberRh.
Never Made Speech
At the dinner which was attend
ed by members of the board of di-
rectors Of the Chamber Of Com
merce. the city commission, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. q. Nasquez. Mexican consul
here, and members Of the Lindbergh
party, the visitor said that for the
first time in her life she regretted
her inability to make a speech in
response to the welcome accorded
her.
III have never made n speech In
my life. and | never intend 70,
she said. In thanking her hosts for
the reception accorded her.
The dinner began at $3.50 o'clock
and broke up early in order that
Mrs. Lindbergh, who was tired from
her long air journey, might retire
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22
Navy Is Charged
With Inactivity

COTUIT. Mass. Dec. 22.-tPi-
Open criticism of the Inactivity
Of the navy" at the scene OF the
S-i disaster, and refusal of officials
in charge of rescue and salvage at
tempts TO give the truth TO the
newspaper men," was found in Pro-
vincetown ION every hand by Con-
Gresham Charles l.. Clifford Of
Cotuit. MIR. Clifford said today.
Why don't they do something 2"
is the cry heard everywhere in Pro-
vincetown. he said. Il went 10 Pro-
vincetown because of the terrific
criticism that came 10 me. | knew
the people there would tell me just
how they felt. While | dislike 20
say too much, found the criticism
obviously Just. When the S-s was
lost all day yesterday, from morn
ing 10 night, why wouldn't they give
those newspaper boys the TRUTH"
They wouldn't tell the newspaper
men that the submarine was lost.
They gave out wrong stories, and
the boys had to resort to specializing
viii in many cases.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22
ROTARY Tree
ABOUT READY
Festivities At $3.50 p.
NJ. at Athletic
Field Stand

Old Santa Claus will greet about
1000 children at the Rotary Christ
mas tree at $3.50 p. m. Friday even
ing, according 70 Rev. r. r. Day, in
charge Of arrangements. and this
event viii mark the arrival Of the old
fellow in Brownsville The hour has
been set thirty minutes earlier in
order that the children may return to
their homes earlier.
The tree u 70 be erected under the
roof of the high school athletic
grandstand so that il will be shelter
ed in case Of rain or dissggreable
wind. II is about 20 feet high, the
largest one that could be shipped
and IS the largest tree that is coming
10 Brownsville this year. IL IS said.
Those on the decorating committee
say that all the electrical lighting
material is ready 20 put On and other
ornaments have been secured and are
ready 10 be used.
Tickets numbering 200O have been
prepared 10 issue 10 children in the
city. each ticket emitting the bearer
10 one Of the stockings filled with
presents which will be given away
that evening. These tickets are be-
ing distributed through the pubic
health association and the welfare
'tommittees. the members of which 20
IN person 70 the homes. IL is report
ed that most Of the tickets already
have been given away.
Patrol duty about the tree and
ground will be done by members Of
the Boy Scout troops. The Girl Re-
serve will be busy dividing the pres
ents and getting each stocking ready
10 put on the tree with ITS name at
taChed
Santa Claus will be there Friday
evening and will distribute the gifts.
The entertainment committee. under
the ehairmanship of G. Z. Richardson.
plans some special features to amuse
the children. An attempt u being
made 10 secure . band for the oc-
casfnn.
All the committees are getting
along with their individual tasks
with their individual tasks without
an difficulty so that everything will
be in readiness for Santa Claus when
the time arrives for the distribution
az the presents. IL has heen an
aounred. according - Rev. Day.
The tree. after IL has served It's
purpose in Brownsville, will be sent
10 the Rotary club in Matamoros
where IL. will be erected for the chill
dren OF that city Saturday evening
This ~ the first municipal tree ar
ranged BY the Matamoros club which
has only heen formed a short time
bat according 10 information received
about the preparations being made
the celebration there Saturday even.
ing made. the celebration there Sat
urday evening will be a large Gee
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-22

Brownsville has an uneqGaled op-
pOrtunIty 70 shine as the interla-
tional gateway for commercial AVA
tion between the United States and
all the Latin American republics.
even down into South America. Ma
ior William ". Hcnzley. chief of the
Eighth Corps Area arr service told
the Brownsville Rotary Club We'd
nesday afternoon
Major Hensiey. here at the direct
instance of the assistant secretary Of
war in charge or flying matters. TO
inspect possible airport sites. ad-
viscd that the most available area
for an airport in the vicinity of
Brownsville Is that district along the
Paredes line road. now being paved.
He told the Rotary Club that many
American cities are row laying plans
for the establishment az airpoFts. lie