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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
Herald to Be Published
Early Next Week

Because of the Fourth of July
falling on Friday of next week
the Herald will go to press late
Wednesday in order that the
subscribers on the Rural routes
out of Sank Centre may receive
their paper Thursday morning
instead of being compelled to
wait until Saturday. The pub
fishers request all CORRESPOND
ents to mail their letters as
early as possible, and advertis-
ers are requested to get their
copy in as early as possible
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
ZION LUTHERAN PICNIC

The members of Zion Lutheran
Church, this city, enjoyed their an
nual church and school picnic at
the old tourist park last Sunday af-
ternoon. A large number of the
members were present. The young
folks spent the time in playing
games and contesting in various
sports. The single men defeated
the married men in kitten ball
game. Rev Schumacher pitched for
the married men, when the single
men ran in the winning run. owing
to the fact that gopher ran across
the diamond and momentarily caus-
ed him to forget the game. It was
a splendid day and they enjoyed
one of the best outings they have
had.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
OVER 100 TAKING
SWIMMING LESSONS
Youngest Entrant Is Seven
and the Oldest, Well. They
Are Voters
FAIRY LAKE THE PLACE
American Legion Sponsoring
Worth While Community
Event This Week

Eighty-two young people from Z
to 10 years old are taking swim
ming lessons at Fairy Lake this
week under the direction of Mer-
vim S. Clark, director of the Min
nesota American Legion's Life
Saving Campaign.
From 700 to 900 P. NJ, every
evening, which is given over to in
struction of men and women, many
adults are taking advantage of the
instructions given by Mr.. Clark.
A number of the boys are spend
ing the week camping at Fairy
Lake and are having the time Of
their lives. Mr.. Clark keeps them
under strict discipline. The groups
are divided in classes and work on
the following schedule: Girls-9:30
A. M; 800 P. M. Boys-10:00 A. M;
$3.50 P. M. Speed swimming and
diving for all classes $50 to 600 p.
M. Men and women-7:O0 to 900
p. M.
Mr.. Clark made a most favorable
impression when he spent week
at oil y A1hC giving ihoIA oSIAoAo
in July last year. It is a pleasure
to see the patience he displays with
the youngsters. While he handles
them with firm hand they all
adore him.
This work at Fairy Lake is spon-
sored by Robert Swift Post, Amer
lean Legion. It will cost we'll over
10000. Many families are directly
interested as their children are re-
ceiving daily instruction. The Her
aid would suggest that an appre-
citation of the Legion's commun-
ity work can be shown by making a
free will offering to help bear a
portion of the burden Of expense.
Any contribution can be made to
Commander Louis Lea, at the Cal
kins Hardware, or to Adjutant
Thomas Clough.
The following is the complete list
of the boys and girls registered up
to Wednesday afternoon, together
with the age of each. Those whose
names do not indicate any postof-
flee are from Sank Centre:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
LOCAL LADY HONORED

Mrs. A. J. Wiesner and Mrs. A.
o. Floyd attended the Sixth Dis.
trict Legion and Auxiliary conven-
ton held at Walker last week
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
They went as delegates from the
local Auxiliary. Mrs. Wiesner was
elected district president. The next
years convention will be held in
st. Cloud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
Blackmailers Alleged to Be
Working at Fergus Falls
Girl Asserts Face Was Slashed by
Three Men Who Demanded
Ransom of $4,000

Fergus Falls, June 24th-Sheriff
o. J. Tweten and deputies from
Fergus Falls today were searching
a wooded area in Norwegian Grove
township for three men said to
have bound and slashed 1S-year-
old Viola Holt last nigt.
The girl, granddaughter of a veal
thy Otter Tail county farmer, was
found near a community church
after she said she was held by three
men who threatened members OF
family with death if she failed to
give them $4,000.
The girl, who is in a Pelican Rap
ids hospital today, said she went to
a small slough last night on de-
mand of the blackmailers that she
be there with the money.
She said she went there and found
three men. She told them she could
not get the money and was sized
and threatened with death. She
then was bound and slashed across
the face and body.
When she 2, screamed, persons
heard her and went to her aid, find
ing the assailants she told of gone.
The. girl, granddaughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ane Holt, considered one
of the wealthiest farmers in this
county, left her Norwegian Grove
township home last night after re-
ceiving note.
She declared she had received
notes from time to time saying that
unless she produced the money her
grandparents and younger brother
would be killed.
Sunday evening she went to SER
vices in the North Emanuel church,
and then, fearing violence if she
failed to heed the summons in the
note, went to the place agreed upon
she asserted.
The Holt family lives near the
former home of Pearl Osten, who
was murdered mysteriously in Min
neapolis a few years ago.
When she told the men she could
not raise the money, Miss Holt
claims one of the trio said then we
must kill YOU"
A revolver was taken from the
pocket of one of the men, she said,
but all three refused to shoot her.
The men then tied a clothes line
tightly about her neck, she CLANS
while one pulled knife from his
pocket. She was slashed across the
cheek several times and on the
chest four times.
Last fall she received several
threatening letters the girl said but
she paid no attention to them, she
claims she was accosted by a man
in the neighborhood last fall.
She could not give good descrip-
ton of the men. All wore gloves
but they had no masks.
The girl has resided with hel
grandparents since the death of her
parents.
Later-Viola Nelson's vivid story
Of torture, extortion and mystery
today turned out to be a hoax born
of her imagination by her own adj
mission.
After three hours of questioning
last night, the 18-year-old girl con.
fessed to Sheriff o. J. Tweeten OF
OtterTail county that she had in
fiicted the wounds on herself with
pen knife so that she could get
permission of her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Arne Holt, wealthy
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
CONCERT POSTPONED

The regular band concert by the
Boys band scheduled for this
Thursday evening has been post
poned until next Monday evening.
The postponement was necessitated
because so many of the boys are
out of the city in camp. Monday
evenings concert will be divided in
to two parts, the first half being
played by the Junior Band of 60
pieces and the last half by the
Senior band of 40 pieces.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
ChaS. f.. Robertson

Chas. E. Robertson, farmer re-
siding near West Union, in Ashley
township passed away Monday,
June 23rd, at A. M. He had reach
ed the age of 81 years and months
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon at 200 o'clock at the
Methodist church in Osakis. Mr..
Robertson was born in Port Huron,
Mich, Jan. %, -1849. He leaves his
wife, son, H. F. Robertson, and a
daughter, Mrs. Dwight Carpenter,
to mourn.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
Ladies Of Editorial Party
Delightfully."- Entertained
Mrs. Mary Stewart Hostess at
Bridge Luncheon at Home
School Friday

The outing of the Northern Min
nesota Editorial Association at
Hotel Idlewild, Lake Osakis, Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday of last week
was not as largely attended as
hoped for, but was very enjoyable
nevertheless.
The high light Of the outing for
the ladies of the party was the
bridge luncheon at Morse Hall
Friday afternoon, at 100 P. NJ, by
Mrs. Mary Stewart, superintendent.
The luncheon was dainty and
equisitely served by the girls of the
school.
This was the FIRST visit for most
of the ladies to the. institution and
they were perfectly amazed at the
range of constructive work carried
on at the school by Mrs. Stewart
and efficient corps of assistants.
At the conclusion of the Bridge
games the party was divided into
groups and shown through several
of the cottages.
The ladies of the editorial party
are deeply appreciative of the hos
pitality extended by Mrs. Stewart.
The golfers came from the Twin
Cities, Alexandria, Wadena and
other points. The visitors were de-
lighted with the Sank Centre course
where the tournament was played
Those from the Twin Cities pro-
nounced the greens on the Sank
Centre course superior to most of
those in the Twin Cities. Paul Kin
ney, of the Alexandria Citizen
News, defeated Asa Wallace, of the
Herald by one stroke, and was
awarded the silver cup.
The outing proper closed with a
banquet at Hotel Idlewild Saturday
evening. The following are the
resolutions adopted at the banquet
Saturday evening:
Whereas, The Northern Min
nesota Editorial Association has
been holdings it's twenty-third
annual outing in Osakis, dur
ing Friday and Saturday, June
20 and 81, and desiring to ex-
press the unanimous sentiment
of members of the association,
that we have had a delightful
outing; therefore, be it
+ Resolved, That we extend our
thanks to President G. H. Bron-
| son and Observation-Disclosures
Asa M. Wallace for their I'M
firing efforts in arranging the
program and carrying out the
details of this outing, and we
further thank Editor Bronson
for the splendid publicity given
the outing in his Osakis Re-
view; be it further
Resolved, That we cannot too
emphatically state that the I'M
bounded courtesy, tireless eff
forts to please and the great
efficiency of E. r. Ruggles, and
his wife, owners of "Idlewilde,"
and their staff of workers re-
suited in such excellent service
that all were delightfully."- locat-
ed and provided with every
comfort; "Idlewilde" is an ideal
place for an outing such as
ours; be it further
Resolved, That we extend to
| Continued on Page Six)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
Interesting Program at
NJ. E. Church Sunday
Children's Day Will Be Properly
Observed by Sunday School
Public Invited

The Sunday School will have
charge of the Children's Day meet
ing to be given at the Methodist
church Sunday evening, June 20, at
1880. The general public are cor
daily invited to attend the follow
ing very interesting program:
Professionalism the Happy
Children" --.-...-.--- Sunday School
Congregational Singing - II
Would be True"
Call to Worship ..... j. E. Erickson
prayer PaStOr
Reading by teacher -----------.-------
Ruth Schaub
Congregational Singing-"Faith
of Our Fathers"
Reading by a boy ..-- Homer Erick
Reading by boy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Homer Erickson
Reading by a girl $4,000. Elsie Clark
Responsive Reading
REGULATIONS
IF" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Beverly O'Gara
"Our Happy Children's Day" -.
....--.--.-.-.--.---- Vera Engle's Glass
Because It's ChiIdren's Day..
..------..........-------. Lorraine Pendroy
God is Good" $1,000 Lorraine Schaub
why? ..---.----..... Marcella Schaub
"A Busy Bee" ---------........... Lyle Burt
1T Pays" .-..--..--- Russell Houghton
"This is the Way" . Buddy Veeder
"Trustin Him" -------.- Gordon Hedin
Exercises
ooi1C Lays
.----.....----.-- Olive Benson's Glass
"A Bouquet" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Miss Smiths Class
1.-THE Kings Messengers" ......-.--..
------.-----..-------. Mrs. belongs Glass
Magnify Our Fathers Name"
.-...-....-......- Miss Wintmer's Glass
Giving" 80. Mrs. Rasmussen's Glass
Song Fern Pickett. Hazel belong
Song-"Jesus Bids Us Shine.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Shirley Pickett
SongA"I'l Be a Sunbeam for
Jesus Primary Department
Remarks --------------. Rev. ]. G. Craig
Offering
Congregational Singing Dear
Lord and Father of Mankind"
Benediction --.---.. Rev. J. c. Craig
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26
DENTISTS WILL GOLF

The Dentists of Central Mime
sofa will hold their annual summer
outing at Lake Osakis the latter
part of the week. Friday the golf
addicts attending the convention
will play their annual tournament
on the Sank Centre course.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-06-26

Things have reached the point
where a man may no longer feel
complimented by the statement that
he is full of ginger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-21
Aircratf in Canadian WilM.

WITH attention centered upon aircraft de-
velopment in this country citizens Of the
United States are inclined to overlook what is
being accomplished in aircraft lines In Can
ada. The advance of flying in the Dominion
has been both rapid and varied
Much UNEMPLOYED territory in the vast
stretches of the northern parts-territory that
would nave required years for ordinary ex-
peoltlons TO cover-has been we'll surveyed by
air. The development of the amphibian plane
has aided greatly in this work, for where the
almost limitless forest and mountain stretches
nave made landing places few and far be-
tween, the myriads of small lakes have af-
forded ample landing places for the amphib-
ianS.
The work of the planes in these areas is not
limited, however, to exploration work. for much
valuable timber has been saved through the
spotting of fires by the timber patrols of
the air.
The commercial air lines in Canada cover
some 1000 miles, and the mileage piled I'm ON
these routes, together with the flights made
Tor other purposes, has reached a stable an
nual total
There are $40 licensed private pilots, and 370
commercial pilots in the Dominion At the
disposal of these flyers are 4O7 aircraft of va
rious sorts and III airports.
In order to guard against planes being forced
down in out-of-the-way places and befna
abandoned caches of fuel and oil are placed
at many points in the outlands, for the use
OF pilots short of fuel and left isolated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-21

of John w. CoOmeS, who was afterWard re-
stored ~ the force, brought out the following
remarks from the court:
"'JohlI w. sCoomeS had been on the detective
force fer years, and it was place of trust
which was generally filled by men of character.
The presumption is that defendant is innocent
of any violation of law, and when man comes
charged with ofense he Is to be tried
by law not by clamor-senselesS, passionate
clamor If he is guilty, let him be convicted;
and if not, acquit him. Notwithstanding the
clamor The three indictments grow out of the
same transaction. He is charged with receiving
stolen goods, extorting money and violating his
duty by neglecting to report his reception OF
the money
1.-The court took up the charges, and said
that man who received stolen goods for the
purpose of profit or extorting money from the
owner should be punished. He did not see in
this case a particle of evidence that Coomes
was guilty under that indictment, and he
ferred to the evidence, relating what had passed
between Rittershofer and Coomes, in which
statement made as to expenses, but there
was no bargain or promise made.
Subsequently Coomes accosted McCauley,
who denied that he knew anything of it. all
though he was the thief, and was promised $40
if he would produce them. McCauley then re-
turned the things. If in this transaction they
found that Coomes was working in the interest
of Rittershofer, then it was impossible to con-
vict him under the first indictment. The
opinion was that Coomes then acting for
Rittershofer. The charge that he received
stolen goods is absurd Next, the charge Of
extorting money was considered, and the court
said if an officer refused to perform his duties
till paid he was guilty. There evidence
that Coomes' course was such.
THE jury without leaving the box returned
a verdict of not guilty There was some ap-
plause, which was promptly checked. The court
adjourned and Mr.. CoomeS received quite
ovation outside"
THIS was how Detective Miller was separated
from the Police Department after almost
single-handed, having brought to justice the
men accused of the big Treasury robbery Of
June 2, 1875 Truly after the lapse of nearly
half century, it does seem that an injustice
done him.
The members of the detective force dis
charged and legislated out of Office most likely
were Lieut. A. Eckloff, in charge; John W.
Coomes, George w. McElfresh James A. Nc
Dewitt. Augustine H. VosS. George o. Miller and
Joseph Acton.
Regardless of whatever else may be said
these men were the equal, if not the superior,
OF any detective force in the United States
man for man. McDevitt, too was very highly
regarded, and later successfully engaged in b,,s-
ness as private detective in Washington He
had son. Dan, whom the writer knew unite
well, but lost track of him some years ago He
also became an able sleuth in connection with
ms fathers detective agency in this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-21
Ounce 0fPreVenti0n.

A PPARENTLY the ounee-of- prevention idea
is beginning to take hold During 1929,
the total value of portable chemical fire ex-
tinguishers increased more than one-thfrd over
1927 More than 100000 worth of this type
OF apparatus was turned out in the SO plants
engaged in their manufacture. The number of
Wage .earners engaged in the industry not
so Large, 10 ,neing, employed, but those en-
plcyed received 10 per cent more pay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-21

Potomac Railroad with him as their prisoner,
Gilman being arrested during the meantime in
Washington"
A sketch of the alleged criminals, as given in
The Star, states:
Theodore w. Brown is Of the war population
of the District. He was born in one OF the
Eastern States, enlisted, and during the latter
part of the war was wounded and lost his left
leg At the close of the war he located in this
city in the Quartermaster Generals Depart
ment. He is 80 or 40 years Of age OF good
presence, always dressed neatly, and to
stranger is a most plausible companion.
Benjamin B. Halleck the principal figure in
the unfortunate affair is man about 81 years
of age, below the average height, and OF slender
build, weighing about 125 pounds. He is of
light, candy complexion, with blue eyes. He
has a pleasant face and good address He was
born in Mohawk County. N. Y, and is the son
Of a clergyman, who lost his life in a railroad
accident Halleck has been in the
cash room since the Fall of 1869; was good
clerk and a general favorite.
"w. H. Ottman is full feet high, with dark
complexion, with black hair, eyes, and slight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-21
W0llbaber Output.

REGARDLESS of what other industries may
have suffered in cut production during the
two-year period, 1927 to 1922 the wallpaper
industry held its own, or nearly So During
1927 slightly more than $50 200 900 worth of
wallpapers was turned out, and in 1929
the figure was only down about $500, 900. This
represents loss in sale price rather than a
loss in output for there was an actual in
crease in the number of employees engaged in
this business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-21

side whiskers His features are good and regu-
lar and the air and manner Of the man such
that he would not be suspected of such a crime.
He is something of an athlete, and was for
time prominent member of the Potomac Boat
Club rowing in several matches with the
champion four. He was for a long time con-
nected with Wizards Hotel as bookkeeper, in
charge of the wine cellar and then in charge
of the billiard room. Leaving there, he opened
the place the Avenue near Twelfth street
where he still keeps. His family consists of a
wife and several children"
According to HalleckS confession, the pack
age of money was taken from the Treasury
Building by Gilman having been transferred to
him in one of the comfort rooms by Halleck
himself. After the arrest of the suspects all
of Ottmans property was attached, which was
stated to be sufficient to cover the.GovernmeI1t
loss.
XUET ouz tie trial, or tzials, of tina S%sDeeas
terminated the Urie4s ahS nur nave time
to ascertain, but Detective Miller came In for
much praise, the New York Herald saying edi-
torially: An example of what may be
achieved by intelligent detectives has been fur
nished by the recovery of the funds stolen from
the Treasury and the arrest of the parties i'm
plicated in the theft >"
AS lad the writer was well acquainted with
the Miller boys, and, of course, knew Detective
Miller by sight. In company with George jr.,
with whom he went TO school at Ninth and
streets northwest, he visited the Miller home
many times Fred Miller, the senior of the
children. he also knew quite well When
grown TO manhood he developed a fondness
for horse racing, and years ago even owned
string of thoroughbreds. One of his horses,
called Larchmont, was accidentally killed on
the old Long Bridge around IS years ago when
returning from the races in nearby Virginia.
Fred and George Miller are still living and
interested in the ponies. and another, SON OF
the detective Is Robert I. Miller, the wash
New Britain herald., 1930-02-13

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New Britain herald., 1930-02-13

VINCENT LOPEZ will be in Spring hcld to broadcast the "Hit-of-fhc- week program over station WBZ at 9:SO on Wednesday night.
 TUNE IN
New Britain herald., 1930-02-13
Hhit~Oi-llle-Wcek Music Jury

FLORENZ ZIECFELD who has made millions on his uncanny sense of what the public likes.
 Their iob IS to
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ing and feel safer than do in America had
no feeling of being watched while I was there"
RUT just the same the young gallants Of the
northern land had their eyes on her.
The fourth man who proposed was the chief
engineer in one of the large Russian factories.
He was of medium build with lots of light
curly hair.
He was very laxative. very jolly very much
interested in helping Margaret Bourke- White
pose the people for pictures.
But he also let it be known that he had
matrimonial intentions, and received negative
answer.
newspaper man came next
He was the editor of the paper in his town.
and he had an eye for girls as well as a nose
for news
He was tall and lean and dark with small
beard
The editor heard that a young American
artist, who wanted to take pictures had come
to Novorosssk, which is a seaport town where
few Americans have travelled He wanted to
interview her for his paper so that night he
called on her
His first object certainly wasn't matrimony
1t was curiosity and desire to make her
answer some questions in such a way that he
could hold her answer against her.
who are more efficient, the American work.
ers or the Russian workers." he asked.
Il think that they have an equal rating" she
answered through her interpreter
who are easier to photograph, the Americans
or RuSsians?" he asked then.
"The Russian faces are very interesting" she
replied.
But her interpreter enlarged on that answer
There are SO many interesting faces in
Russia that the artist loves to do Them" she
began. Here she finds types for every kind of
camera study.
E"T'HEY have force determination, sympathy,
nobleness, gentleness. In America there
is more conventionality :"
She talked and on while the mans face
Softened.
The women were in the town for three days
The second night Of their stay the editor secured