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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
John MeIbe, 90 Years
Old, Burned to Death
Deceased Was Recluse Living in
the Village of Elrosa- No
Known Relatives

John Melbe, recluse, aged 60
years, was burned to death in his
12x14 shack in the village of Ell
rosa early Sunday morning.
Neighbors heard the cracking
Of fire about 1870 a. m. Rush
ing to the shack the fire was so
hot entry could not be made. A
hook was fashioned and the bed
occupied by Melbe was drawn to
the window, but his body was not
on the bed. It was finally located
on the floor with hook and drawn
to the window where it was taken
from the building.
: Mr.. Melbe's arms and legs were
completely burned off, only the
torso being left.
Deputy Coroner A., F. Moynihan,
of Sank Centre was notified. He
made complete Investigation of
all the conditions and pronounced
the cause of death accidental.
Mr.. Melbe had resided in the
vicinity of Elrosa for about ten
years, spending the summer months
on farms of the neighborhood.
So far as any one at Elrosa
knew he did not have any family,
nor did he have any relatives. He
is said to have been a quiet citizen,
leading life pretty much to him
sell.
The fire is supposed to have been
caused by an over heated stove.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
Creamery Operators Short
Course Very Attractive
+. A. Genrick, Sank Centre,
Among 60 Registering at
University Farm

T. A. Genrick, of Sank Centre,
Neils Merrill, of Albany, Gabriel
Schwegler, of Melrose, and Fred
Weekfelt, of New Munich, all of
Stearns county, are registered with
about sixty others for the Cream
cry Operators Short Course at
the Minnesota College of Agricul-
ture University Farm, st. Paul.
The course opened Jan. 8 and will
continue until Feb. IA.
This is one of three dairy short
courses offered under the direc-
ton of w. B. Combs Of the Dairy
Division at University Farm. The
first of the courses Is one for ice
cream makers. The Creamery
Operators Short Course is the
second. The third will be the ad-
vanced Buttermakers' and Cream
cry Managers Course which will
begin February 20 and last until
March 4.
Those who enter the course now
in progress are expected to have
at least six months practical ex.
perience in creamery either as
operator or as a helper. The
course covers such subjects as but
termaking, testing milk products,
dairy bacteriology, creamery arith-
metic, creamery accounting, cream
cry mechanics, dairy cattle feed
ing, parliamentary law, personal
hygiene, and similar subjects. A
dairy school certificate is awarded
as evidence of special skill and eff
ficiency in the manufacture of
dairy products.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
Melrose Farmer Died in
Home Where Born in 1880
Rev. Jewell of Sank Centre Con
ducts Rites for Ray Stratton
Wednesday

Funeral services were held at
p. M, Wednesday at the residence
for Ray Stratton, farmer residing
east of Sank Centre, with Rev
Earle B. Jewell, pastor of the Sank
Centre Episcopal church, official
ing. Burial followed in the Oak
Hill cemetery, at Melrose.
In the farm home where he was
born March 20, 1880, Mr.. Stratton
died Sunday at APO p. M, after a
brief illness, his death followed an
infection of his right leg which de.
veloped into blood poisoning. Fol
40 years he lived on the farm east
OF Sank Centre.
In 1906 Mr.. Stratton married
Maud Murphy at Melrose and she
survives him with one daughter
Mrs. Myrtle Zirbis. st. Cloud; one
son, Albert r. Stratton and Fred
Wedge, brother of Melrose.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
Sank Centre Independents
Defeat Swanville Il to Is
Small Crowd Witnesses Contest at
Junior High Auditorium
Last Evening.

Last evening the recently organ
lied Sank Centre Independent bas-
ket ball team made up of the
alumni of the Sank Centre High
School met the Independent quint
from Swanville on the local Junior
High School Auditorium floor.
Thursday evening of last week
the locals journeyed to Swanville,
played on a small floor and were
defeated by an Is to 10 score.
Last evening conditions were diff
ferent. Sank Centre led all the
way. The game was slow until the
final quarter when action speeded
ND and the crowd got real thrill.
The final score was Sank Centre
81, Swanville Is.
John McDermond and J. O'Gara
were the high scorers for Sank
Centre, and Reichert, of Long
Prairie, was high man for Swan
vile.
The Sank Centre team will play
at HoIdingford Sunday afternoon,
January 26th.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
Sank Centre Banks Re-
Elect Officers this Week
Merchants National and First State
Close Year in Fine Conditions
Declare Dividends

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Merchants National
Bank of Sank Centre was held
Tuesday, Jan. IA. The Board OF
Directors consisting of c. r. Bruce
S. C. Bjone, H. A. Caughren, A. F.
Strebel, and d. 3. Caughren was
reelected. Following the stock
holders meeting the directors re-
elected their officers TO, the en-
suing year.
In commenting upon the meet
ing D. B. Caughren, President
said that the Merchants National
Bank enjoyed it's most successful
year in 1929, both in the point of
earnings and it's entrance into tie
First Bank Stock group. Mr..
Caughren also stated that it is
generally recognized that this lat
ter move is progressive one. The
really important thing is the fact
that the local bank is now a
member of that large fina1,cicl
structure operating in the ninth
Federal Reserve district. with 81
member banks headed by the two
largest banks in the Northwest, the
First National Banks of Minneap.
oils and Saint Paul.
"But this affiliation does not re-
move the local touch of the Mer-
chants National Bank of Sank
Centre. This bank will be manag-
ed and directed by the same men
who have been responsible for it,:
conduct in the past.
"Our borrowers will !. have the
same prompt attention as they hase
always had, there being no change
whatever in this respect, except
that we are better equipped than
ever before to meet the needs of
the community"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
NAMED ON COMMIrTEE

Chief George Fish, of the Sank
Centre Fire Department, received
notice a few days ago that he had
been appointed as a member of
the committee on policy and ar
rangements for the 1880 Fire
School to be held at the University
Of Minnesota in midsummer. Mr..
Fish will attend the first meeting
of the committee to be held at the
U. of NJ, Friday, Jan. II, to con-
slider time and place for the hold
ing of this years meeting; ways of
financing the school and program.
The committee is made up of men
from all over the Northwest versed
in fire fighting. The Northwest
Fire School is made up of fire
fighters in Minnesota, North and
South Dakota. Wisconsin and sew
eral Canadian points.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
Neighboring States to DO
More Paving Than MIMI.
Iowa Plans Hard-Surfacing 1000
Miles, Missouri 457, Indiana
$50; Wisconsin 337

Although Minnesota will do more
highway work in 1880 than in
1929, she will not do anywhere near
as much as some of her neigh.
J bors. Minnesota will pave about
230 miles in 1890, and will do
about 230 miles Of grading, 22O
miles Of gravel surfacing and $50
miles of bituminous treatment!
This is about the same amount as
in 1929, except paving, which is
about double.
Iowa will pave about 1000 miles,
gravel 200 miles and grade 400
miles. The State Highway COM
mission estimates the construction
expenditures will be $4,000, 600
Iowa paved 733 miles in 1929.
Wisconsin expects to build 337
miles of pavement in 1880, to grade
and surface with gravel or crush
ed stone 1855 miles, and to grade
without surfacing 20 miles. In
1929 Wisconsin built 344- miles of
pavement and 475 miles Of gravel
or rock surfaced roads.
Illinois figures are particularly
interesting. Current income for
the average year has been about
the same as in Minnesota. This
year the income from license taxes
and federal aid will be about 49,
100000. But by issuing a total Of
$160, 100000 in bonds, Illinois has
more miles paved than the entire
mileage in Minnesota's trunk
highway system. Out of the in
come this year, 100000 will pay
interest and sinking fund require
ments on the bonds, $4,000, 900 will
go for maintenance and Illinois
will still have 100000 for new
construction. Work under the
bond issues was completed in 1929
when TAB miles of pavement were
built. A 3 cent gas tax was passed
in 1929, but this is in litigation. If
it is approved. the State will
have an additional 100000 for
construction and the counties will
get 100000.
Missouri paved 400 miles, grav-
eled 220 miles, and graded an adj
ditional 264 miles in 1929. In
1880 Missouri will begin work un.
der its $4,000 bond issue and the
program includes 457 miles Of
paving, 486 miles Of gravel sur
facing and 365 miles of grading.
Michigan will have total of
24.000.000 available for highway
construction in 1880. as compared
to 16.500000 in 1929. Ohio viii
spend 23.500000 for construction
in 1890 nd spent $4,000 in 1929.
Indina built $50 miles OF concrete
and 100 miles of rock asphalt
pavement in 1929 and expects to
build $50 miles of hard surfaced
highways In 1880.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
MRS. MCMILLAN BURIED

Mrs. Mcmillan, pioneer resi-
dent Of Pope county was buried at
Willard Tuesday afternoon. Her
aid readers will recall that Mrs.
Jones and her daughter, Miss Flo
Jones. former Westport and Viii
lard residents, were buried at Viii
lard within week. Mrs. r. e.
Mcmillan has been thus bereaved
of her mother, sister and mother
in-law within a period of three
weeks
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
Alex Basket Shooters
We're Too Fast for Locals
High School Quint Defeated by
36-15 Score Friday Evening

Alexandria, one o. the strongest
High School basketball auints in
Central Minnesota met the green
team from this city at the Junior
High School auditorium Friday
evening of last week.
A team small in stature, cut
weighed, and with limited basket
ball experience met team taller,
heavier and veterans at the gapic.
The result was inevitable from l;be
call of time in the first quarter. The
final score was Alexandria SO, Saux
Centre Is. The following is tie
tabulated summary:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
FIRE MONDAY EVENING

The Sank Centre Fire Depart
ment was called to the south part
of the city Monday evening where
the repair garage owned and OPP
Grated by Paul Hoffke was found
to be on fire. The flames were
subdued after a small loss on the
building, but an Essex sedan be-
longing to Henry Kamphake,
farmer, was quite badly damaged.
Mr.. Hoffke did not carry insurance
on the contents and there was no
insurance on the building. The
stove was located in the rear end
of the garage and the fire started
in the front end. Mr.. Hoffke had
lined the inside Of the garage with
old bread cartons and these burned
rapidly. It has all the earmarks
of an incendiary fire.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

old, lies very critically i'll at the
family home on Birch street as the
result of fall she received Thurs
day afternoon of last week while
attempting to recline on day bed
Because of her advanced years the
chances Of the recovery of this
most excellent lady are exceedingly
doubtful.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
GETS FOUR YEAR TERM

Leo Neutziing Of Albany, found
guilty of possessing and selling
liquor, WAS sentenced to four years
in the federal penitentiary at Leav-
enworth, Kans.. in federal court at
Fergus Falls Monday. In expla-
nation of the severe sentence it
WIS said there swere three counts
of liquor law violations against
him. Els sentence was the final
soue of the current court term,
which opened last week. Nine men
sentenced to the Leavenworth
prison were taken Monday night.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
MRS. CHAS. WEYMOUTH DEAD

j. F. Cooper received a wire from
the Soldiers Home, Minneapolis,
Wednesday morning, announcing
the death of Mrs. Charles Wey.
mouth, pioneer resident of this
city. Death occurred at the Home
Tuesday evening and came as a
surprise to the friends in this city
as it was thought she was enjoy
ing good health for a lady of her
age. The only daughter, Mrs,
Charles Jenkins, residing at White
fish, Mont, has been notified. The
remains will undoubtedly. be
brought to this city and be laid to
rest beside those of her husband
who passed away a few years ago.
Definite arrangements cannot be
completed until word has been re-
ceived from Mrs. Jenkins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Skoglund, of
Carlos, came to this city Thursday
of last week. and visited their son.
Harold, who was i'll at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Hintzen.
Harold attends the public school
in this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16
First State Bank

At the annual meeting of the
First State Bank held Tuesday Of
last week ]. A. Dubois, j F.
Cooper, Thos. Sullivan, L. L. Kells,
and B. F. Dubois were re-elected
directors. The report of the years
business found the bank on a very
satisfactory business footing.
At a meeting of the directors FOL
lowing the stockholders meeting
the following officers were re-elcct-
ed.
President. A. Dubois.
Notwithstanding. F. Dubois.
Cashier. S. Cooper.
Assistant Cashier-Hattie M. He
din SesazS<
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-01-16

George Fish went to Minneapo-
lis this Thursday morning to
transact business,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01
QUIET HALLOWEEN
 SURPRISES POLICE Officers Pound Beats But Make
 Not a Single Arrest ABOLISH VISITING DAY
school Board Members to Divert $500 Expense to Aiding Poor Girl Hit By Auto, Leg Broken Mrs. Reid Wins Cooking Prize.

A quiet Halloween was observed in this city last night, so extremely quiet that even the regular police force and ten upernumerary off cers who were assigned 10 special duty were surprised. Children mas querading around the streets in all sorts and types of costumes created no unnecessary disturbance. It was the first time in a number of years that no arrests were made by po- ] lice officers.
 The residents Of the city were greatly surprised when they awokc this morning and found all their be- ] longings intact. Children celebrat- i ing the night on Prospect street be- came michievous. however, and dis i figured the show windows of sev- cral retail stores by marking them with crayons. Outside Of this no other damage is known to have been done.
 Many Of the patrolmen who pounded their beats last night were in plain clothes. They were given no opportunity to make arrests and reported at headquarters this morn ing that all is well'
 suspected of Bookkeeping
 Henry Maslanka of l East Main street. Terryvillc. who was fined s and costs in police court yesterday morning on charge of driving q motor vehicle with a registration certificate in his possession by Judge police Of having used the car ln which he was arrested for illicir purposes, principally bootlegging.
 The man was released after the fine and costs were paid and he then returned to Terryville. State police trailed the car he was driving from there into Naugatuck yesterday aft- crnoon and apprehcnded him on q charge Of transporting intoxicating liquor when a five-galion can of ai- legged alcohol was found in his car He is being held under bonds Of Sl,- GOO for appearance before United States Commissioner Harry krasoh next Thursday
 Visiting Day Eliminated
 The needy and poor of the city will benefit this year. it is expected, from an appropriation of $500 in tho schedule Of the board of educa- tion allotted 10 teachers for visit ing day each year. The board IS expected to eliminate the annual pill grimmagc Of teachers this year when it meets Wednesday evening. when a decision as to what will be done with the appropriation will be reached
 Judge Newell Jennings. a membei or the board. stated that at it. was rot known how much of the board total appropriation has been cNpend- cd 50 far this year, nothing can be said as 10 just how much may be turned into charity money Super irtendent Of Schools Karl A. Reichc asserted last night that 25Q teachers
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01

sentative from Plainville who fails to state clearly his position on this matter is certainly not entitled 10 the support of the electors of Plain vile.
 FRANK J. O'BRIEN."
 Grange Meeting Tuesday
 The regular meeting of Plainvilc Grange will be held in Grange hall on Pierce street on Tuesday evening at o'clock. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates by a degree team from Pennington Grange. A large attendance is expected at this meet ing.
 Near S5th Birthday
 Samuel B. Carpenter of West Main street, well-known resident, will celebrate his S5th birthday an niversary on Monday. He has been a resident of Plainville for many years and is enjoying good health despite his advanced age
 Mir. Carpenter is one of the oldest members of Plainville Grange and is still active in the affairs of the or ganlzation. He is member Of the Plainville Congregational church. For years he was engaged in the paper hanging and painting business but has been retired for some time
 To Entertain Lodges
 Martha Rebekah lodge will enter tain all the lodges in the district on Monday afternoon in Grange hall on Pierce street. Supper will b, served at 6:30 o'clock. The regular meeting will be held at o'clock and the Rebekah degree conferred on a class Of candidates.
 This will be the official visit of the assembly officers and it is hop.i that all members will be present.
 Methodist Church
 Church school at 9:45 a. m. Morn ing worship at 1O:45 o'clock. Rev. A. A. Ball will give a short address and communion will be administer ed. The choir will render the an them, Nearer My God to Thee" by Il. l.. Carnahan. EpWorth league at 6 p. m. The pastor will be the leader. The topic for discussion will be What Shall Be Our Basis for Deciding Right and Wrong?" Eve ming worship at o'clock. Mrs. Dor othy Chamberlain, as the guest solo, ist, will give two numbers of the program. The choir will render the anthem, My Master" by L. T.. Bunker. The pastor will give an address on Friendships That Are Worthwhile"
 On Monday evening at s o'clock the official board of the church will meet at the parsonage.
 The Ladies' Aid Society will hold an all-day meeting with Mrs. Mil dred Macleod on Tuesday
 There will be a dress rehearsal on
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01
NOTICE

The Republican Town Committee Of Plainville will be glad to furnish transportation to any Republican ciector for voting on Tuesday, No Nember 4.
 Any who wish 10 be taken to the polls early call phone 96 and those wishing to be taken during the day call phone 259.
 It will assist the Republican Town Signed
 REPUBLICAN
 TOWN COMMITTEE.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01
DEMOCRATS PLAN
 FOR BIG ASSAULT Have "N0W or Never" Attitude
 as Campaign NeaS Close THINK CHANGE AT HAND Hope 10 Carry Berlin for Pagan and
Hope to Carry Berlin for Pagan and State Candidates-Hallowc Ob
 served Quietly-Chruch Notices Legion Installation Monday Night

A meeting of the democratic town committee was held last night to make last minute plans for the forthcoming election. It was re- ported that the committee, under 7he leadership Of Daniel Malarney, had been making a house-to- house canvass both to add to the number of democratic voters and to urge those who already intended to vote for democratic candidates to get to the polls on election day and cast their ballots
 The party has made considerable progress in kensington, especially, as evidenced by the close count in that district at the town election a few weeks ago. Another meeting Of the committee will be held Mon- day night to make eleventh hour plans It is the consensus of opin- ion about Berlin that now is the time for the democrats to strike If they ever expect to gain foothold in local politics. With the current rumor that the party is set for d fine showing at the polls, the local members of the party are putting forth every effort to carry the town for both local candidates and those for state offices.
 IL cannot be told yet whether the close race for the republican nolni- nation for representative will help he democrats materially or not but some faith has been put In the possibility that a number Of repub- lcan, voters will vote for the democrats choice, William W. Pagan, on November 4. Berlin has long been stronghold of the re- publican party, but it is admitted by many that their rivals have at the present time q better oppor- 1unity for making a favorable show ing than at any other time in some years.
 Pricilla Girls Club
 The Pricilla Girls club will meet on Monday afternoon at the home of Miss Elsie Rund on Worthington joint hostess to the group of girls in the club.
 Assessors Last Day
 The assessors are in session today at the town clerks office for the last time. This is tn third consecu- tive day they have been prepared to accommodate property owners who have not previously submitted their tax lists. A 10 per cent penalty 1,,, Tod after today It is not known as yet how many property owners have not submitted their tax lists thus far. but their are quite a few who are still delinquent. The assessors will remain tonight until o'clock.
 Sunday school Party
 The children of the Berlin Con- Grogationai Sunday school had a highly enjoyable time last night at a Halloween party given for them in the church parlors. Prizes award ed for the funniest costumes were won by Florence Fitzgerald and Esther Brechlin for the girls. and Charles Savage and Robert Thom- son for the boys.
 There was large attendance. and the room was still as cemetery as B. H. Atwater told ghost stories concerning Halloween experiences.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01

Especial 10 the HcraIdJ
 Bristol. Nov. 1.-Thc four-cor- nered race for the two seats in the general assembly 10 which Bristol is entitled is possibly the liveliest fea- ture of the election campaign here at present, with each side presenting one veteran nominee and one menl-
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01

Der Of the younger generation. The republicans are again backing the present assemblyman, the veteran Judge Epaphorditus Peck and youthful Attorney Anthony J. Rich, prosecutor of the local police court The democratic choices are John C. Cope and the younger Francis Don nelly.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-01

Ice cream and cake were served and all joined in games after the course of refreshments.