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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-04-11
Grnes0nse FindLeads
to Solution of Mystery
Head of Young Girl Found in Lilac
Bushes Throws Scare Into
City Smith

A clump OF lilac bushes,
which for years have grown
without interference or guild
ance of mans hand, near the
VIM. Simmer Blacksmith shop
on Oak street, gave up a
mystery which SO startled
the discoverer that he was un-
able to sleep for one whole
night.
Mr.. Simmer, who had his
building repaired and paint
ed last year, and this spring
wished to have the remainder
of the property cleaned up,
takes the lead role of this
story. Last Thursday after
noon his activities along this
line took him to the lilac
bushes, where he discovered
a mat of hair frozen in the
ground. Further investiga-
ton brought forth part of a
head. 1t was then that his
cleaning activities car,e to an
abrupt termination. He went
to his home worried He tried
to forget the inciden.. b,t
try as he may he could ~
During the night he would
wake ND to think of it. err
finally decided to call so~~-
one to a;d him.
Friday morning he GALE
Jos. Kusba, formerly butch
err, to solve the mystery, ~
believed that butcher would
be able to dig out the head
without the usual fear o.
nausea that comes to thocc
less used to such gruesome
sights. However, Jos. hal
a hard time coaxing himself
to uncover the s,t-no~~'
murder victim.
After the frozen dirt had
been removed a perfect head
appeared. Foul play was the
first thought. A murder had
been committed-but upon
further examination the head
proved to be that of a window
model such as are used in
ladies' furnishing stores,
which had probably been
thrown there years ago. A
gruesome tale for the re-
porter was spoiled-but we'll
bet our winter undies that
you would rather read it
thusly. 81
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-04-11
CHAS. GRAY NAMED
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Succeeds G. d. Cass Who De-
clines Re- ElectiOn-F. T.
Pangburn Vice Pres.
O'GARA RE-APPOINTED
Retains Place as Member of
Water, Light, and Power
Commission

The city without any change in
personnel has started on a new
administration.
The old Council met in adjourn
ed session at the office of City
Clerk j. F. Cooper last evening and
cleaned up the remaining business
of the last fiscal year.
The new council organized i'm
mediately following the adjourn
ment of the old. Aldermen Ar
thur Weisner was elected chairman
pro tenn. Aldermen Charles Gray
was the unanimous choice for
president, G. D. Cass, presiding of
ficer for the past several years, de-
clining to retain the position
longer. f. T. Pangburn was elected
vice president.
City Clerk J. F. Cooper, City At
torney l.. l.. Kells, the Assessor
and Health officer hold over for
another year.
Mayor Whitson submitted the
appointment of Jos. Miller as
chief of police, and J. F. Rosen-
berg, as night police. Both were
confirmed and the salaries remain
at 10000 per month.
Aid. Weisner was appointed
committee of one to take the mat
ter of changing the wording on
the large sign at the south end of
the city up with the Community
Club at the next meeting and ask
for the clubs recommendations.
The Herald was reappointed the
official paper of the city under the
same terms in vogue for the past
several years.
L. P. Ovaar was appointed park
commissioner at a salary of $500
per month.
Aldermen Cass and Pangburn
were appointed as a committee to
close negotiations with j. w. Gill
lies for land for a city dumping
ground covering a five year period.
The tract is just southeast of the
city, across the road east of the
present location.
The question of extending the
street lighting of the city was dis
cussed informally. There is a de-
mand that the White Why on Main
and Third be better lighted and
that lights be installed in some of
the outlying districts. The matter
will be discussed with the Water,
Light and Power Commission.
Water, Light, Power Com.
Tuesday evening the Water,
Light and Power Commission re-
organized for the fiscal year end
ing March 81, 1880.
George O'Gara, reappointed by
the judges of the District Court
as commissioner for another three
years, announced that he had tax
en- his oath of office.
DR.. H: f.. Hennemann, as the
senior member automatically be-
came chairman of the commission
at Tuesday evenings meeting. The
following appointments were
made:
Superintendent Light and Water
j. N. McGibbon, salary $145.O0
per month.
Engineers oscar Homan, Ed
Holman and Ed Rogers, salaries,
each $1,000 per month.
Secretary of the Commission
V. T. Conklin, salary $50. 90 per
month.
The question of reducing street
light rates to the city was dis
cussed. The present rate paid is
6 cents per kilowat hour. It was
finally decided that if the Council
would expend $500 additional per
year the rate for street lights
would be made a cents per kilowat
hour.
Joint meetings will be held
with the Council to try and arrive
at settlement.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-04-11
HighwayNo. 3 Closed
To. Heavy Trucking

Traffic on State Highway
No. 3, between Osakis and
Breckenridge, is restricted to
~ hon gross loads. The
snow fall of Wednesday night
has aggravated the numerous
frost boils, says A. L. Torg-
slson, of the State Highway
Department hence the re-
stxiction order.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-04-11

Mrs. Emma A. Weaver and son,
Clair, of Little Sank, were bust
ness visitors in this city Saturday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24

He who laughs last may laugh best
but he may also be the dumb-bell of
the lot.-Ex.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
ROAD SOUTH OF MORGAN
HAS BEEN IMPROVED

Work has been completed on re-
constructing the two miles of state
road Immediately adjacent to the
village on the south. The county
crew which did the work completed
its work Friday, just before the
heavy rainfall Saturday and on Sum
day night there is solid track,
which is rutty in spots but is being
used considerable by cars. Mainten-
ance of this road should put it in
fair condition for travel during the
dry weather at least. The contract
has been let to gravel the road in a
few weeks, and the work will likely
be done the latter part of this month.
The travel on the south road is so
heavy that it is necessary to gravel
the new grade as soon as possible.
The new grade is raised up two feet.
Formerly it was as low and is some
places lower than the fields along the
road.-Morgan Messenger.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
HONOR CHAPLAIN

Liuetenant Colonel E. C. Clemans
of Owatonna, padre" of the 135th
infantry, Minnesota National Guard,
celebrated completion of a half CEN
fury in military service, when he
preached at the regiments religious
services at Lake City, Sunday.
Colonel Otto |. Ronningen of Madi-
son, commanding officer of the 135th,
which was in encampment there, de-
signated the day as one on which the
chaplain was honored. Each year
since retirement in 1924, at the age
of 81, Colonel Clemans has been call
ed back for the encampment of his
regiment.
Colonel Clemans enlisted as pri-
vate in the Faribault Guards in 1879,
at a time when the states military
forces comprised three companies. In
1882 he became first sergeant of Com
pany B, Second Minnesota infantry.
In 1885 he was made sergeant ma
jor, captain of Company H of the
Third Minnesota in 1888, captain of
Company K of the third in 1891, and
captain and chaplain of the Second
Minnesota in 1892. He entered federal
service with the Second Minnesota
when it became the Twelfth Mime
sofa Volunteer Infantry in 1898.
He was promoted to major as chap
lain of the Second Minnesota in 1908,
serving with it through the Mexican
border campaign. In 1917 he entered
service with the unit when it became
sheS 136th infantry. In France he was
=. senior chaplain, and on returning
home became chaplain of the 135th,
when it was reorganized from the
wartime 135th and 136th in 1920.
Colonel Clemans was placed on the
retired list of the national guard and
reserve corps of the army in 1924, but
has been recalled to active service
each year by his regiment.
The regiment was in camp through
July 20. Its units are from Minnea-
polls, Saltwater, Montevideo, Austin,
Aitkin, Owatonna, Madison, Dawson,
Ortonville, Appleton, Jackson and
Hutchinson. Colonel Clemans is we'll
known to many Redwood Falls resi-
dents,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
,ETERAN OF INDIAN
WARS IS CALLED
Isiah HI. Smell Passes Away at
the Fort Smelling Soldiers
HOme-is Buried Saturday

Isiah H. Smell was born in the state
of Illinois June goth, 1916, and died
July 18th, 1929, being at the time of
his death SO years and 81 days old
He came to Minnesota in the late SOS
and settled near Winnebago.
He enlisted in Company H, End
Minnesota cavalary in the spring OF
'63, being at the time not quite II
years of age. He served until the
close of the war, being engaged
mainly in campaigns against the
Sioux and Black Foot Indians in the
Dakotas and Montana. He was hon
orally discharged and mustered out
in December of 1865.
Mr.. Smell was united in marriage
to Albina c. Hall at Delevan, Min
nesota, on October 23rd, 1867. They
celebrated their golden wedding at
Morton in 1917.
Mr.. Smell was admitted to the min
istry in 1881 and joined the Mime
sofa Conference of the Methodist
church in 1888, and continued in this
'rrk 16 years, until 1889, serving
: numerous charges in the meantime.
Among them were Lone Tree Lake,
Balaton, Woodstock, Hector, Candy,
Fulda, Long Prairie and Brecken-
ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smell came to Nor
ton in 1914 and resided there until
1922, at which time they entered the
Minnesota Soldiers Home, at which
place Mrs. Smell died in 1928, and
where Mr.. Smell resided more or less
continuously until death called him.
He was a member of the G. A. R.
and Masons, in which order he was
an enthusiastic believer. Mr. Smell
was the last of his family, having no
blood relatives remaining. Leaving
to sincerely mourn his passing are
nieces and nephews by marriage only.
These are: w. F. Daily and family
of Morton, Ernest E. Daily of Gran
tie Falls, Mel w. Daily of St. Thorn
as, North Dakota, Harold Daily of
Holloway, MINI. Miss Francis Daily
of Duluth and Mrs. w. P. Petit of
Portland, Oregon.
Funeral services were held at the
Morton M. E. church on Saturday at
2 o'clock in the afternoon, and the
remains laid to rest in the Morton
cemetery, beside those of his wife.
Rev. ]. E. Larsen conducted the SER
vices.
Attending the funeral from out Of
town were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Da-
by of Granite Falls; Mrs. Chas.
Brown of Hanley Falls; Rev. c. W.
Imam of Redwood Falls; Rev. H.
q. Pothoff of Morgan and Rev. c. N.
Hamrin of Wood Lake, Minnesota
Morton Enterprise.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
MIDDLE CREEK CHURCH
TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED

Over 1900 dollars have been Sc
sured for the repainting and redec-
Grating the Middle Creek church of
the Redwood Circuit, of which Rev.
w. G. Schendel is pastor. The fur
mace is to be repaired and the social
room and kitchen will be refnished
for an extended program of young
peoples work. A moving screen and
chair for beginners and members of
the primary classes will be secured.
The Sunday night service last week
was given over to the young people
at which time the two delegates to
the annual state convention at Lake
Koronis gave splendid and complete
report. The young women represent
ing the League and Sunday Schaal
were Misses Lilah Sommerfeld and
Lillian Internationally County
Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
CLIMATE HERE is
IDEALLY ADAPTED
TO AGRICULTURE

Facts concerning Minnesota's CHI
mate, soil and other natural advant-
ages conducive to raising good crops
are being broadcast by the Ten Thou
sand Lakes-G Greater Minnesota Asso-
citation.
So many inquiries have been re-
ceived in recent weeks that it has
been found necessary to order sec
ond edition of the new farm book
which compiled and published less
than three months ago.
The new edition will comprise TO-
900 copies and the body of the book
will be enlarged to 20 instead of 16
pages In addition all the ayilable
cover space will be used which will
mean an actual gain of seven pages
over the old book. New cuts, a map
showing county lines and new statis-
teal material has been added.
Among the facts stressed by the
Association is that concerning the
average temperature. The new book
will say for instance, that the aver
age annual temperature for the en-
tire state is Al degrees, ranging from
46 degrees in the southeast to 35 de-
grees in the extreme north. In COM
parison the book states that the aver
age temperature at Wash, d. c.,
which is generally recognized as be-
ing we'll to the south is 81 degrees.
1t also says that the average growing
season varies in different sections of
this degree by the numerous days of
sunshine, which average 81 per cent
of the summer months. Longer days
give 100 hours more of sunshine dur
ing the growing season than in corn
belt states. That is why Minnesota
crops mature early.
The average precipitation accord
ing to the book is 25.16 inches an
nually of which there is 1896 inches
of rainfall from April l to September
80.
The book then goes into detail
concerning the various crops that are
successfully raised here, the magni-
tude of the dairy industry, livestock,
poultry, fruits and answers various
other that might come into the mind
of the prospective new citizen. 1t
tells of Minnesota's educational and
social advantages, of the wonderful
recreational opportunities and aljo
gives information concerning the
states industrial growth.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
July 17-24-31

July 17-Z4-31
CITATION FOR HEARING ON
PETITION FOR ADMINISTRA-
TON
Estate of Milly Duffy, also known
as Mile Duffy.
State of Minnesota, County of Red
wood. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Milly
Duffy, also known as Mile Duffy,
Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to heirs at
law of said deceased and to all per-
sons interested in the estate of said
decedent: The petition of Della
Raymond having been filed in this
court, representing that Milly Duffy
then resident of the County of
Redwood, State of Minnesota, died
intestate on the 1st day Of Septem-
Der, 1917 leaving an estate in the
county of Redwood described as fol-
lows, to-wit: S71.04 in cash, the whole
value thereof not exceeding the sum
of $650.00; and the petitioner pray
ing for a final decree of distribution
assigning the property of said esta.a
to the persons thereunto entitled; and
the Court having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition.
THEREFORE, YOU, AND EACH
OF YOU, are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause, if any you
have; before this court at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms in the Court House,
in the City of Redwood Falls, in the
County of Redwood, State of Mime
sofa, on the 3rd day Of September,
1929, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, why said
petition should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court this 18th
day of July, 1929.
COURT SEAL)
A. R. A. LAUDON,
Judge of Probate.
File No. 2608.
Alexander Siefert,
Attorney for Petitioner. 2-3ts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
July "a

July "a
United States District Court.
District Of Minnesota,
Second Division.
In the Matter Of Paul De Marco,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy No. 3071.
Call for first meeting.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN:
That Paul De Marco, travelling
salesman, of Walnut Grove, in Coun-
ty of Redwood, was on the 10Th day
of July, 1929 duly adjudged bank
rupt, and that the first meeting of
his creditors will be held at 2O2 Odd
Fellows Building, Mankato, Mime
sofa at 1000 A. M. August 18th,
1929 to elect trustee and to trans
act any necessary business. Upon
the application of any creditor the
bankrupt viii be ordered to appear
for examination. The sale of any
assets will be considered at this meet
ing.
Dated July goth, 1929.
Horace w. Roberts, Referee in
Bankruptcy. 3-1t.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
WINDOW ASSURED
BASS REARING POND

That the State Fish and Game de-
partment of Minnesota will construct
bass rearing pond at Window now
seems to be an assured fact. The
matter had been pending for some
time and the city council had offered
the required amount of acreage on
the old mill property, Island Park,
which is admirably suited not only
as to the lay of the land but as to
water supply which is available in
great abundance from the river.
The Legislature of 1929 approved
the Departments buget, which in
cluded funds for establishing rear
ing pond here. It will cost between
ten and fifteen thousand. dollars. The
land had been surveyed and plan
made by the late Colonel Stewart
aided by City Engineer Richard Cook.
Then the plan was halted when Com
missioner Gould went out of office
and Colonel Stewart died.
DR.. Thaddeus Surber, head of the
fish culture work of the department,
and one of the ablest men in his line
in the country made a final inspec-
ton Monday. He had previously
gone over the matter and declared it
feasible. Monday he gave his final
stamp of approval. Commissioner
Mccullough also has declared him
self in favor of the work. The money
has already been appropriated and
all that remains is the final 0. X. OF
the Big Three on the expenditure.
The plans call for pond 800 feet
by 900 feet, containing approximate
" Is acres, which the city will give
the state an easement on. The pond
will be excavated and dixie built
around the edge, dixie that will also
serve as a roadway. DR.. Surber has
asked Engineer Cook to prepare his
plans and estimate of the cost OF ex-
cavation. The pond will slope to the
outlet near the old mill site in order
that it may drained from one foot in
depth to depth that will be suffi-
Gent so that it will not freeze in the
winter. The Big Three will give their
! final word in the matter when these
estimates are aVallaDle.
DIR. Surber says that the work of
bass culture in these points has been
simply marvellous, one near Mime
apolis in particular, where a few par
ent fish have produced thousands and
thousands of bass annually. The plan
lends itself readily to southern Min
nesota where weather and water con-
ditions are favorable and where it
is not feasible to produce pike. The
bass are suited to our lakes and such
a pond as will be established at Win
dom will mean much in improving
fishing throughout this part of the
state from their natural enemies.
The city council, members of the
community club and of the Fish and
Game League went over the ground
with DR.. Surber and later at luncch
with him. The council assured him
that he could have as much of the
land as he saw fit. The part to be
would cost the most to grade and i'm
prove as a park.
The Community club, the city coun-
Gil and the Protective League are to
be congratulated upon interesting the
Fish and Game department in this
matter that is so vital to southern
Minnesota. 1t will be a fine thing
not only for Window but for all of
this part of the state. incidentally it
is one more indication of what wise
purchase the Collins property was
| Cottonwood County Citizen.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-07-24
j. L. JACOBS BECOMES
EDITOR OF OLIVIA PAPER

]. L. Jacobs took over the manage
ment of the Renville County Journal
at Olivia last week. After leaving
lire two years ago Mr.. Jacobs re-
ne)ned the editorship of the Franklin
sulbune which he later sold to ]. ".
Trige. He then entered the imple-
Hant business in Franklin which he
meoosed of some time ago. There
dis! two papers at Olivia, one being
areed by ]. R. Landy.-Dawson
editsinel.
Sen.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
MASONS NOSE OUT
 CLOSE DECISION
South Main Street Outfit Wins Monday Nights Session by One Point.-Total Now 10 to IA.

The Masons, having taken the first round of the present indoor sports contest by a wide margin, were all ready Co go at the sound of the bell for the second round in the Elks' club rooms, Monday night. When the match was over the Masons were again given the deeisicn by a close margin, 9 to 8. Whether the South Main stree outfit can keep their for merly victorious rivals in the back seat throughout the season is a little too early Co forecast. With two laps on the Elks the Masons certainly have had their courage renewed and are in strategic position.
 The play Monday night was as fol- lows, the names of Mascns being first mentioned:
 At bridge Holden and Miron won from Wheeloek and Girard: decoud- res and Marcy won from Brousseau and Miller; Miner and Merriam won from Chadwick and Mansfield; Dean and Wheaton lost to L. Charron and Hannifan; Sherman and Stanton lost to E. Gagne and Milot; Chase and F. Johnson won from Cotter and Mur- ray; Dow and Warren won from H. Benoit and Mcintyre; Duffey and Met calf lost to N. Dupre and LaRose i; Moss and Wolczin lost to Champlin and Freeman: Clifford and Seward lost to Bourgeois and Wheatley; Pot ter and Medbury won from Keroack and Gregoire; Sehoonover and Shaw lost to Averill and Baekus; Mellor and Myers won from Duvert and P. Gagne.
 At cribbage. R. Baker and Guy Baker lost to Rafferty and Wheaton; Lepire and Wheeler lost to Berthi- aume and Tetreault; Gallant and Campbell won from Loomis and Twigg
 The total score of the two games played is Masons 19, Elks IA.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Gaming Machinery

The most useful cahuery inventions
 n recent years have been of machines for doing the work of the dressing gangs Tue one commonly known hs the "lron chink. now in general nse in cannerles where such machines are employed. was first used in 1903 ai FalrhaVen tuow Belllnghaml. Wash It removes the head. tall and fins and opens and thoroughly cleans the fish ready 10 cui Into pieces for The cans By The use Of these machines the dressing gang Is almost entirely done away with. dispensing with i5 to 20 men. This same machine Is now 60 arranged that the fish. after dressing are also "sllmed"-that is, the thick mucus covering the skin removed and the inside af the dsh cleaned
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Special Oven for Pie

\ huge brick oven was built in a iisused corr mlll near Hudderfield England. SD that the village Of Denhy Dale might surpass all Its previous efforts in making giant pies. The pie dish. made locally Of earthenware was F feet long. feet wide and IS inches deep. The pie con talned beef. mutton. kidney. potatoes and plenty of gravy. About 10000 people partook of the pie. On the occasion of the last previous Denby Ieile pie in ls96. more than 60,000 people visited the village. which has a population of i.J00. A pie made in 1887 went had. and was dragged by horses to wood and buried in quick lime
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Englishn1an al Rest
 in Odd Burial Place

Among the many enriosltles 70 De found in WImborne minister. in Dor set tEnglandl. Is the quaint tomb Of Anthony Etrlcke. the first recorder of Poole. He was for some reason of tended by the Wimhorne people. ane SO made VOW that he would noi be buried ln their church or out, under the ground or over To carry this oui he cut a niche In the wall and placed there his coffin with the date lG93 in scribed thereon. believing that h. should die in that year. He did not dle. however. until iT03. when he was buried in the chosen spot In such a way that bis body was neither above the ground or below, in the church or out The date i703 was then writ ten over the other in gold. He lefi x5 year for the tornb's upksep. which Is still paid.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
1s30 AUTO PLATES

All motor vehicles registered in Connecticut in use on and after Jan uary 1, 1850 must have 1880 regis tration plates. the State Motor Vehi- cle Department announced today in calling attention to the sta N law which provides that markers msst be "those assigned for the year when displayed". The law does permit the use of new markers on the last week day of the year, however, so that 1880 registration plates may be dis played beginning Tuesday, December 31, 1929.