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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Frederick Gilfillan, Brother Of
C. O. Gilfillan Among Pas
sengers to Make Trip
..NEvER AGAIN." HE SAYS
Ear from a Practical Means of
Transportation Over Long
Distances"

Among the passengers who made
the historic trip across the Atlantic
in the Graf Zeppelin from Germany
was a former Redwood county man,
Mr.. Frederick Gilfillan, brother of
C. O. Gilfillan and now resident
of Lucerne, Switzerland. Mr.. Gilfll-
Ian, with forty other passengers IN
cluding Lady Grace Drummond Hay,
British journalist, left Friedrichshaf-
en-, Germany last Thursday in the
giant ship, making the trip to Lake
hurst, N. j. in four days, Is hours
and 48 minutes, according to United
Press reports of today.
The story given by Mr.. Gifillan to
news reporters in New York reveals
that the trip was one of thrills and
that he would never make it again.
Describing the trip press reports give
Mr.. Gilfillan's account as follows:
1--WE ran out of mineral waters the
first day out, the, next day we
were told to go easy on the drinking
water. BY Saturday the drinking
water, which was kept in aluminium
tanks, was all gone and we had to
drink washing water, which was car
ried in rubber containers. The water
reeked of the rubber. Even so, we
were glad to get what we could of it.
By noon Monday we hadn't even
that"
81 have been through two ship
wrecks. In neither of them was l so
shaken as I was Sunday when the
port stabilizer ripped away in the vio-
lent winds off Bermuda. We ran IN
to a sort of miniature hurricane.
The pull at the vortex was SO great
the fabric on the port fin ripped into
shreds endangering> control of the
airship.
at was about o'clock in the
morning." continued Mr.. Gilfillan.
eve were all sitting at breakfast
when the ship bumped in peculiar
fashion. Her nose went down and
we came dangerously near the water.
The helmsman peaked her up so sharp
ly that passengers, dishes and chairs
went sliding down the dining Z saion
room. The beautiful set OF China,
which was given the ship by Ger
man manufacturer, was shattered IN
to bits.
"From then on we were on the
anxious seat until we sighted Amer
lean shores. 1t was necessary to re-
duce the ships speed because OF the
damaged fin. The crew attempted to
repair the damage but the fabric
ripped off again. The wind pressure
at 60 miles an hour is so great one
can hardly hold his hand out OF
cabin window. In the high wind this
pressure on the tail made repairs to-
the fin ineffective.
81 never saw my native land with
more joy than when we sighted it
today" added Mr.. Gilfillan. "The,
flight over Washington was interest
ing but was eager to. get earth
under my feet. We passed right
oversthe White House. / looked care
fully to see if l could identify the
President and Mrs. Coolidge. l could
see only two or three figures in the
grounds. / suppose the President
saw the Zeppelin from a window.
Mr.. Gilfillan, who has business in
terests in Europe, will return by the
first available steamer, ne said.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
VOTING PERMITTED
BY ABSENTEE Law
Need Not Lose Franchise If Ad-
vantages of Provisions of Law
Are Taken

There are many qualified voters
who will necessarily be absent on No
vember 9th from the precinct in which
the statutes provide they shall cast
their vote, and, consequently, will be
disfranchiseds at the. approaching
general election unless they take adj
vantage of the provisions which per-
mits them to vote by mail.
Among the absentees will be many
young men and wemenSwhO are quail
flied voters, who are attending uni
versities, colleges or business schools;
those engaged in teaching, and others
whose occupations require their pre-
sence at other points in Minnesota or
in other states. Under the absentee
law" these may exercise the privilege
of voting by mail.
In order to do so, all qualified vot-
ers of Redwood county, whose pres
ence must necessarily be at other
points in this and other states on
general election day, may apply to
County Auditor L. P. Larson, Red
wood Falls, in person or by mail,
who will provide them with the pro-
per blanks and printed instructions
relative to voting.
Persons taking advantage of this
means Of registering their vote, must
bear in mind that application for
blanks and instruction cannot be
made more than thirty days prior to
the election date, and that their bal
lots must be received at the precinct
polling place in which the voter is en-
titled to vote before 8 o'clock p. m.
on November 6th-election day.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Redwood Falls Branch of Red Cross
Raises $27O.25 For Benefit Work

Dan Mckenzie, $1,000; A. c.. Bur-
meister, $500; B. P. Finn, $500; c..
o. Gilfillan, S25.OO; VIM. Parker,
$500; A. H. Hawes, $500; NJ O. By
ram, $1.00 and NJ. Alice Ide, $1.00.
The officers and members of the Red
wood Falls Branch of the Red Cross
take this opportunity to thank those
who donated to the fund, those who
took part in the work and solicitation
and to especially thank the manage
ment of the New Dream Theatre for
the making of this Relief Benefit
possible.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17

With the Redwood county appor-
tionment set at $500.00 for the Relief
Fund for the southern tornado. suf-
ferers, Redwood Falls raised S270.25
toward this fund, it was reported by
Mrs. D. L. Crimmins, sscretary-treas-
urer of the Redwood Falls Red Cross.
OF this total raised in Redwood Falls,
S172.25 was derived from the Benefit
Movie and S98.0O through donations.
The donations were as follows: Mrs.
Mary Finn, $1,000; NJ. L. Kennedy,
$500; Iva Simpson, $1,000; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Tyson, $500; Mr.. and Mrs.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Church of Christ Will
Hold Reuiuul Services

Beginning next Sunday revival SER
vices, lasting three weeks will be held
at the Church of Christ. Mr.. Oscar
Joneson, pastor of the church, will do
the preaching throughout the cam
paign, except two days when he will
fill the pulpit at Worthington. The
services will begin at 7:30 o'clock
each evening. Mr.. Paul Millard of
Worthington will have charge of the
song service. Mr. Millard is an ex-
pert with several instruments of
which he will use during the revival.
He will be assisted by large chorus.
The people of the community are in
vited to attend these services.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Legion to Meet in NetU
Cksb Rooms Thursdau

AMembersaOf the Melvin Daskam
post of the American Legion will
meet in their new quarters in the
former K. of P. hall next Thursday
night, October 18th, according to an
announcement from Commander j. C..
Budik. This will be the first meeting
of the local post in the new home
since the purchase of the building,
and the first meeting since Septem-
Der goth, the October 4th meeting
being postponed because of the Red
Cross Benefit show. All members
are requested to be present as there
is important business problems to be
discussed at this meeting.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Long Hours Expected
for Election judges

Election judges appointed January
1st and who worked the primaries
will hold over for the general cleo
tion November 9th, City Recorder
Forbes said today. The judges in the
first city ward are Mrs. d. L.. Grim
Minis, Ira Reynolds and o. B. Sparks,
while those of the second ward are
Mrs. Eva Nafsinger, Mrs. j. H. Jack
son and Donald Gold. The largest
vote in the history of the city is ex-
pected to be cast November 9th.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
School Officers Meet

Nj. L. Jacobsen Director of Rur-
al Education, st. Paul will head
the program of the annual school
officers meeting which will be
held at WabassO, Friday Octo-
ber 18th. The meeting will be
held in the WabassO High School
gymnasium. Dinner will be
served at the WabassO City Hall.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Kershaw Retires From
Congressional Race

Frank Clague Of Redwood Falls
will have but one opponent in his race
for reelection to Congress from the
End Congressional District; this be-
ing due to the withdrawal of the
Farmer-Labor candidate, Mr.. Austin
Kershaw of Fulda- With the with
dfawal of the Farmer-Labor candi-
date there remains Mr.. Clague, the
republican nominee and j. A. Cashel
of Worthington, nominee on the DEM
ocratic ticket.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Methodists To Bestow.
Honors Thursday Night

In appreciation and in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Burmeister and Rev.
C. w. Gilman, the members of the
Methodist church will hold reception
next Thursday evening. The recep-
ton is partially in honor of the re-
turn of Rev. and Mrs. C. w. Gilman
for another year. Holding the re-
ception in the remodeled basement of
the church, of which he made possible
by donation of funds, Mr.. Burmeister
will also share the honor of the re-
turned pastor A short program with
social hour will precede the serving
of light refreshments. The recep-
ton will begin at 500 o'clock.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Institute Here

The Redwood County Teach
ers Institute will be held in
Redwood Falls Thursday and FRI
day, October 25th and 26th, in
the Lincoln School Auditorium.
Miss Cora Giere will act as in
structOr at the institute. All rur-
al schools will be closed for two
days during the meeting.-&
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
Former Redwood County Man
Makes Trip in Graf Zeppelin
Court House Audit
Made by Examiners

Two public examiners from the
state office are in Redwood Falls this
week on their annual visit checking
the books of the county officers. The
examiners will leave this week and
return some time next week to finish
their work.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
REPUBLICANS WORK
ON GET-OUT-VOTES
County Committee Meets in
Redwood Falls, Plans Large
Vote Out November 6

The republican organization of
Redwood county is making good on
the promise of Chairman Harry West
to fight for the last vote in Redwood
county November 9th.
At a meeting of the county COM
mittee held in this city Friday even-
ing to make further plans for the
campaign there was only one alb
sentee, that due to illness.
One of the important steps taken
by the committee was the plan to
have each committeeman hold
meeting in their respective districts
with the various precinct committee
persons and officials of Hoover
Clubs and discuss the local needs OF
their localities and methods Of doing
political missionary" work and also
for checker committees to act on ell
ection day. The idea contemplated
largely is ''get out the vote" move
ment.
The popular subscription plan for
Hoover funds was endorsed to the
extent that Secretary A. F. Hassen-
stab was designated as the keymm
for the county to whom funds for
that purpose can be forwarded rather
than direct to state headquarters.
The distribution of supplies was
checked over to see that all parts OF
the county are supplied with lltera-
ture.
One of the encouraging features
from the committees viewpoint was
the report by County Chairwoman
Mrs. Gottlieb Kuenzli of Redwood
Falls that eleven woman Hoover
Clubs had been organized and every
one thriving. Up to Friday hundreds
of women over the county had signed
Hoover cards, the Redwood Falls
Club leading with 522, with 500 IN
county. The committee plans to
have Mrs. Kuenzli visit the various
clubs over the county taking with
her a couple of local women speakers
to discuss issues at the Club meeting.
The club members will be urged to
invite in their friends to these meet
ings.
Several mems clubs have been or
ganized and are busy soliciting MEM
bers, while in the two or three places
where a club has not yet organ
lied cards are being freely signed and
the organization will be perfected
soon. These clubs are serving to
stimulate much interest and will help
to overcome the apathy and indiffer-
ence which a certain percentage of
the voters show at election time.
Redwood Falls led in membership at
the Friday report with 1873 while
Morgan reported 115. Walnut Grove
came next.
Both the Mems and the Women S
Hoover Clubs will meet next Friday
night in the court house.
The matter of rallies over the coun-
ty was also gone into. Arthur Mel
son, candidate for the senate, has ap-
peared in the county at three places
while State Auditor Ray p. Chase
recently addressed three Redwood
county audiences. j. F. Conner also
spoke at Lamberton.
Future meetings planned are as
follows: f. B. Andreen of New Ulm
at Belview Thursday evening and
Congressman Frank Clague and Hon.
c. M. Bendixen at Wabasso Friday
evening. Judge A. R. A. Laudon is
also booked for some local meetings,
TIE first at Delhi Thursday night.
On Friday night at 500 O'Clock Mr..
Latflon and Leon H. Brown will both
speak at School District No.
81 in Shutdown township. State
Treasurer Julius A. Schmahl will
Continued on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17

VIM. Evans of Redwood Falls drop
ped into this office last Thursday to
renew acquaintances with the writer.
Mr.. Evans has many old friends here,
having served on the border and dur
ing the World war in Co. L of Red
wood Falls, our brother company dur
ing those two terms. BILL" is en-
joying his vacation and was return
ing from a trip through the west
Madison independent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17
New Sandwich Shop
Obens Here Next Week

Renting the office part of the Ray
Burris Shop, east of Dream Theatre,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Snyder of Ida
Grove, Iowa will open a hamburger
and lunch shop. The opening will be
held next week some time. Mr.. and
Mrs. Snyder recently sold shop of
this kind in Ida Grove before COM
ing to Redwood Falls. Lunches of
all kinds will be served
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-10-17

Miss Helen Melges returned to
Chicago Friday having spent two
weeks vacation with her parents,
Mr.. .and Mrs. j. H. Melges.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
PARIS zoo IN WANT
Jartltu des Plantes May Close From
 Lack Of Funds.

Paris, Oct. 26 (UP)-One of sights for Americans in France. in Jardin des Plantes-which is another name for the Paris Zoo-may become thing of the past if the authorities do not agree to spend more money on the care of the animals.
 Many visitors to the Zoo have ex- pressed outraged opinions on the conditions in which the beasts are housed and an agitation on this score has now been begun in the French Press. The demand Is made that either the government. as the authority ultimately responsible. should spend more money towards easing the conditions under which the lions. beers, monkeys ct cetera live or else close the place up al- together.
 ''The poverty of the Paris Zoo is an intolerable shame" one writer remarks. There is need for per- sonnel three times as large as exists. while most of the animal houses re- Quire to be reconstructed.
 ''The money gained on entry fees is hardly sufficient to buy food for the animals. If the state does not consider the place worthy of its in- tcrest. 1t should sell the menagerie to the first travelling circus"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
CIVIC CLUBS PLAN
 ID DEVELOP AIRMEN
Willing to Trlin Aviiton Fnse
 of Cost

Tampa, Fla, Oct. 26 RoFriendly relations between Central America and the United States and interest in aviation are fostered in an offer of local civic organizations to train as aviators free of cost seven young natives representing the seven na- tions which comprise Central Amer ica.
 The proposal is now in the hands of the department of state at Wash inston. and Secretary Kellogg has been asked to transmit through consular agents an invitation to presidents of the seven republics to select a representative among the people of each to be brought here and given a course in avia- ton.
 The only provisions laid down were that the young men must have the equivalent of high school edu- cation: have a knowledge of the English language and have passed adequate physical examinations. Their only expense will be the cost of transportation. It has been sug- gested that the selection be made by competent tests conducted by their respective governments.
 Capt. A. B. McMullen. world war veteran formerly in the government flying service and now in charge of the municipal air field here. has been selected to take charge of the training courses. which will include tho regular primary course and post graduate course in advanced flying.
 Rep. H. J. Drane of Lakeland who presented the suggestion to the state department. believes that ''this will do more to create good feeling between our country and the re- publics to the south than any other thing we could do. The instructors will turn out one competent avia' tor for each nation and thus ad' vance the cause of aviation to marked degree"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
Local Fighters Are on
 Card in Hartford

New Britain fighters will take part in each of the preliminaries to the Bat Battalino-Jules Sombathy fight at Foot Guard hall tonight.
 Joe Zotfer of this city will bat tie with Zeke Mazer Of Hartford in a six round bout. Johnny Barra of New Britain will fight Eddie Reed of Hartford in a four rounder: Del Pouliot of New Britain will see &C., ton in four round battle with Georgie Krar Of East Hartford, and Herman Fink of Hartford and Kid Thomas of this city are in a four round bout. Besides these bouts there will also be another six round tussle and a four round bout.
 The first fight will start at S:15 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
DOES WOMAN PAY?
Not Enough, Says COmteese, Urging "Dutch" Treats,

London. Oct. 26 tUP)-A sugges- ton that the girl should pay her share was made by the Comtesse Eileen de Armil at a meeting of the Useful Women association here re- gently.
 Although young men and women. today, are considered equal. she said. boy often takes girl out and pays when he can not afford to do so.
 "He will Often go without his luncheon in order to pay for her amusement" the Comtesse declared, although the girl may be earning as much as, or even more than he is. I do not see why these young men and women should not pay for themselves, or else let the boy pay enc night and the girl the next"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26

the vote. - Bridgeport-Two men arrested
 one of whom is in 2 hospital with a possible skull fracture. for argu-
 ments which led to blow on head
 with a coffee pot to John Kostsky.
 Peter Okunuk is alleged to be his assailant.
 Bridgeport-George E. Brandl. 14. walks for the first time. with
 the aid of crutches through eager-
 ness to see Governor Smith pass by
 in his special train. Bridgeport-Connecticut Library association opens two day conven- tion with address of welcome by General Henry A. Bishop. president
 of the Bridgeport library board. Westport-Protest made by W. F.
 London, democrat. that while post
 CTS of Herbert Hoover shown in town library had word American"
 on it those of Gov. Smith did
 not.
 Hartford-Commun chest will ask for $566.742.47 for 29 agencies in its canvass.
 Hartford-John B. Knox. secre- tary Phoenix Insurance company of this city and Equitable Marine and Fire Insurance of Providence. dies l in West Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26

Next Meaday night there VII be three games ea Aeeday 1isat and two games on Tuesday night The card Monday night will fsaturs the following games; Stewart VI Teay; Mack VI. Ziesisr: Stokss VI RAph- ael. Tuesday night's card will cen.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
IN FINE FORM

Syracuse. N. Y. Oct. e6 (UP)- The Syracuse football squad was in fine physical condition when it left yesterday for State College. Pa.. to play Penn State tomorrow. Sam Sebo, hard-hitting fullback. has fully recovered from injuries receiv- ed in the Nebraska game.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26

tiea. anA ahAessA ths British com- nittsss sxpssansnts with balls hays
 beea oemDletsl aAa the Dominion aaeociatiou oeasultsd ea the matter. - altsrationG will be ulade until netao have beea compared.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26
FLASHES OF LIFE: ST0RK NOT AN
 EXCUSE FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT

| $50 . night with champagne and supper thrown in. gigolos, or pro- fessiopal dancing partners. have been doing things that caused police action. Seven recently were sent to jail for blackmail and other of lenses. All now must carry police licenses which are subject to revo- cation.
 Pekina-The ancient Chinese GUS tom of paying a doctor for keeping one we'll appeals to foreigners. The German hospital essays to keep American, British, German. French and Italians fit for s4 a month. | Pittsburgh. Pa.-Hanry W. Leh- man. Il. Is seeking divorce. He ayers that the lady he met through matrimo onial bureau 29 years ago deserted him five years later. New Haven-Gov. Smith widely acclaimed as he passed through state. Thousands cheer and greet the democratic presidential candi- date and several brown derbies are received as souvenirs.
 | Greenwich Marcel w. Stengel. artist and son of opera singer. mar ries Miss Julia Decoppet of New York.
 New Haven-Scholarshi are awarded by Yale to 80 students from 20 states, England and China New Britain-A bandstand which collapsed and broken window cause slight injuries to several of the vast crowd of wellwishers of Al Smith who stopped off here. l Stamford-Olga Bayes. 20. hit on head after accepting ride with man who was to take her to see Smith demonstration. Last she remembers he asked who she was going to vote for. At the hospital 1t is fear ed she has fractured skull. I idgeport--Supreme court of errors reviews three cases including mysterious turning of 59 barrels of whiskey into water.
 Waterbury-Attempt to identify automobile claimed used by Samuel Weiss and Morris Shellnitz alleged to have set fire to a building whic h took three lives. is made by state.
 Hartford-Paper ballots will be pressed into service If number of voting machines in several towns l and cities are insufficient fn handle
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26

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