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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
MUCH INTEREST
IN PINE COOP
Delegates From Other Communities
Attend Annual Meeting of Oil
Association in AskOv.

The annual meeting of the youngest
cooperative enterprise here, the Pine
Coop. Oil association, was held in
the d. B. S. hall Saturday afternoon,
Jan. 81, and drew a capacity atten-
dance.
There was a good delegation pres
ent from Hinckley and also a dele
CATION from Pine City who came to
ask that the Askov company extend
its field of activity into the southern
part of the county and eventually es-
tablish bulk plants either at Hinckley
or Pine City. After much favorable
discussion a motion to that effect was
was left to the board of directors to
work out the necessary arrangements.
FinIaySon is also somewhat interested,
two men attended the meeting Any
man within reasonable distance of the
home plant can get the service at once
by merely signing up for a share of
stock in the company. There will be
a committee at Pine City and another
one at Hinckley to work for getting
shareholders in their respective COM
munities and when they have enough
to warrant the installation of bulk
plant the company is ready to do it.
The secretary-treasurer's annual re-
port showed that in spite of the gen.
eral business depression the company
had flourished far beyond expectations
which surely reflects efficient man.
agement on the part of the board. The
total sales of the company were $27,-
253.95 on which they had a profit of
S3,413.10. After all provisions have
been taken care Of out of the profit
they will still be able to pay a 10
per cent dividend on all purchases,
which means that the consumers will
receive in cash S2,725.39. If a con-
sumer's share has not been fully paid
then the profit due will be applied on
his share.
Mr.. Boyle of Mora, was present at
the meeting and gave at random an
interesting talk on cooperation and
was accorded close attention through
out. He stressed the Importance of
buying comparatively just as we'll as
selling comparatively, and the vital
Importance of sticking together dur
ing periods of depression.
The company treated all present to
coffee and lunch served by Mr.. and
Mrs. v. Heininge in the dining room
down stairs.
The selection Of a board of directors
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05

authorities that his entire library will
be donated to that institution. The
collection is very comprehensive and
valuable one and includes among its
treasured items a large number of
works autographed by their authors
and presented by them to Professor
Anderson who in the course of his
long life has come in personal con-
tact with numerous celebrated men
in many countries.
Celebrating Anniversary.
On January 81, the Danish Brother
hood lodge, Toledo, Ohio, celebrated
its twenty-fifth anniversary, the en-
tertainment program being introduced
by an elaborate banquet The lodge
which has been very active, and
which is making constant progress
despite, the fact that comparatively
few Danes live in Ohio, has always
striven energetically to be one of the
strong bonds between the best ele-
ments of American and the best oil
Danish culture.
Not Yet Released.
The Rev. Bert Nelson, Norwegian
American missionary of Minneapolis
who was taken captive by Chinese
bandits several months ago, and whose
release was rumored shortly before
Continued ON Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
HERD OWNERS
FIGHT DISEASE
Pine County Dairymen to
Pioneer i'm Movement
Against Abortion.
Only Three Counties in
State Agree to Under
take Control.

Twenty-Five Pine county cattle own
ers, through the agricultural extern
sion service, have agreed with the
State Livestock Sanitary board to pio-
neer in the movement to free Mime,
sofa cattle herds from Bangs disease
or infectious abortion. These men
have signed an agreement with the
sanitary board to have their herds
tested for Bangs disease every six
months until accredited, and if any
animals are found to be affected, they
will follow simple methods of santa.
ton that will help to stamp out the
disease from their premises.
At meeting called at Pine City OF
December 8 by County Agent w. F
Hammargren, and attended by farm
ers from Fl townships, the plan was
thoroughly explained by DR.. w. A
Billings and DR.. w. L. Boyd of Uni.
versity Farm. DR.. Billings, who is
the extension veterinary specialist
will work closely with the local hero
owners on the plan, visiting them
every three months to assist them in
going over their test records and car.
rying out the necessary sanitation
measures, or the handling of reactins
animals.
Farmers cooperating in this work
are not necessarily known to have tO
have this disease on their premises
says Mr.. Hammargren. 1t is probable
that some herds will be found to be
entirely free from this disease when
tested. If so, and if these herds are
kept clean for one or more tests, they
may be given certificates by the San
itary board as approved or accredited
abortion free herds.
Names of the co-operators follows
A. P. Jensen, Kettle River township;
]. P. Madsen, Partridge; Hans Jensen
Partridge; Sam Kern, Hinckley; O. W.
Yocum, Munich; Paul Beeman, Dan
forth; Gust johnson, Sandstone; Ny.
berg Bros, Windemere; Lynn Ander.
son, Windemere; Street Bros, Winde.
mere; VIM. Erhart, Royalton; Otto
Wiedeman, Pine City; Edward Vaci.
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
ASKOV CREAM
BODY MEETS
About One Hundred Forty
Present to Review Past
Years Business.
Methods of Better Cream
Production and Work of
Grading Discussed.

The Askov Creamery association
brought to a close another year of it's
existence Tuesday afternoon when
some over 100 stockholders met in an
nual meeting to transact business and
to elect officers for the ensuing year.
Considering everything the associa-
ton is in healthy condition, finan-
cially, and although the year just past
has not been the best toward keeping
up the increased production on butter
made during the year in comparison
with recent years due largely to the
drouth which struck this section the
past summer cutting short pastures
and feed, the production of 1882
pounds of butter made speaks we'll
for the solidity of the organization.
In keeping with the depression which
business of every line has witnessed
during the past few months, the eff
ficient management of the creamery
has kept pace with the really low
operating cost of 2.11 cents per pound
of butter. The average test was raised
from 25.04 per cent in 1929 to 1858
per cent in 1890. The total of $780,
642.S1 was paid patrons for butterfat.
Federal Grader Present
c. w. Fryhofer, supervising Federal
State butter grader was present and
delivered an interesting talk as to the
system of grading which governed
his department in arriving at Land
O'Lakes grade. Since there were some
complaints brought up at the meeting
about the apparent change to a more
strict grading system, Mr.. Fryhofer
explained at some length that the de-
partment had scale to go by and if
this scale was not followed the one
at fault would pay by losing his job.
He brought out that the grading had
not changed but that the abnormal
winter weather conditions which have
been experienced in this part of the
state this winter is largely responsible
for the grading trouble in that it af-
fects the proper cooling of cream and
helps toward making barn and stable
conditions not what they should be.
In speaking of the system of grad
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
COUNTY BOARD
is PETIT|0NED
Committee of Taxpayers
Appear Before Board
With Resolution.
Asks Convention of All Vii
lage Mayors and Town
Chairmen.

The regular meeting of the board of
county commissioners of Pine county
was held at Pine City Monday with
only a small delegation of taxpayers
present to argue for various minor
projects of interest to their commun-
tiles.
The main event of the afternoon
was the appearance before the board
of the committee appointed at the re-
This committee was appointed for the
purpose of devising ways and means
whereby the present high tax burden
might be relieved.
This committee had met previously
to going before the board and discussed
a possible plan which they had en-
bodied into the form of a petition,
and E. B. Greenwald from Finlayson
township presented it to the board
and argued for it's adoption. The petit
ton was worded as follows:
ITO the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners,
Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota.
"Gentlemen:
Whereas; The tax delinquency
in Pine county has assumed such di-
mansions that it is necessary for the
welfare of the county that same be
given immediate attention.;
and Whereas; The taxes in gen.
eral have become almost an unbear-
able burden, not only for the tax
payers of Pine county but for the
rural population in general;
And Whereas; We feel that the
solving of these problems can and
must be done by the people who are
suffering under these conditions;
"And Whereas; Indications show
that the people are aware of these
problems, and are eager to stand be-
hind every movement in the right di-
rection; strong evidence of which
was the large attendance at the meet
ing held in Willow River Tuesday,
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
CREAMERY MEET
ATTRACTS MANY
FinlaysOn Associations Records Show
Healthy Condition; No Indebt.
ednesS Save for Building.

The annual meeting of the Finlay-
son Cooperative Creamery association
was held Monday, Feb. 2, at the vii
lage hall with probably a larger at
tendance than at any previous meet
ing of the association. A lunch was
served at 1880 and at p. m. the
meeting was called to order by the
president, Matt Kari.
The secretary's report showed the
total number of pounds of cream re-
ceived, S97,445. Average test was
1892 per cent. The total pounds of
butter manufactured were 299,994
which sold for an average price of
34.3 cents per pound while the aver
age price paid to the patrons was 1861.
ton to be in healthy financial con-
dition, there being no outstanding
debts except that upon the new cream
cry, all payments having been met
when due and there is now on hand in
the building account sufficient funds
to care for the next payment due in
March. An amendment was passed by
a large majority to change the date
of the annual meeting from the first
Monday in February to the first Mon
day in March.
On February 10 the new board will
hold it's first meeting at which time
the buttermaker, manager and helper
will be hired for the coming year.
A. Johnson, Manager of the Print
Room for Land O'Lakes took the place
of Mr.. Brandt who was unable to be
present, and gave very interesting
talk on cooperation and the part
played by Land OLakes in stabilizing
the butter market the past year.
The officers elected were: Presi-
dent, Matt Kari; Vive President, Fred
Entner; secretary and treasurer, E. N.
Bengtson; director, Alex Carlson.
These officers together with Hollis
Laid and Carl Anderson will consti-
tute the board of directors for the
coming year. Mr.. Kari, Mr.. Bengtson,
and Mr.. Carlson were elected to sue
coed themselves and Mr.. Entner will
take the place of c. L. Smith whose
term expired.
A. p Jensen of Askov, gave short
talk on the Pine Coop. Oil associa-
ton in. which several men here are
interested.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
DEATH SEWERS
LONG WEDLOCK
MAIDS c. Nicholson, Who Two Years
Years Ago Observed Golden Wed.
ding Anniversary, Dies.

MAIDS C. Nicholson, "a, of west of
Groningen, passed away at his home
there Monday morning at z. a. m. after
gradually sinking with the advancing
years.
MAIDS Christian Nicholson was born
in Erslev Nykobis, Mors Island, Den
mark, on Aug. II, 1914. He was mar
ried to Miss Ane Jacobsen SO years
ago and together the couple came to
America where they took up farming
in Iowa. They came to Pine county
settling at Sandstone in 1896 and
moved to their present farm west of
Groningen in 1918. During his resi-
dence in Sandstone, Mr.. Nicholson was
bricklayer and builder and during
his long residence in Pine county Mr..
Nicholson has been active at all times
in the support and encouragement of
all things for the welfare of the COM
munity at large. The farm which he
owned near Groningen consisted of
80 acres and some property was also
acquired during his residence here.
Celebrated 5Oth Wedding Anniversary.
Two years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Mick
elson celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary at the Madison hotel in
Sandstone in the midst of group of
friends and relatives at which time
Mr.. Nicholson was in excellent health
and romped around in the spirit of
the evening. During that evening he
told stories of the days when he was
in the Danish army and when he was
selected as the honor guard of the
king. The occasion was happy one
and little thought was given to the
breaking up of so happy family cir
Gle within the space of two short
years. Mr.. Nicholson may be seen
in the accompanying picture with
Mrs. Nicholson which was taken in
front of their home.
Funeral at GrOningen.
The funeral was held yesterday
"wednesday from the Groningen
church at p. m, with burial at the
Sandstone cemetery. The Rev. John
son of the Groningen congregation
conducted the services.
The surviving children who mourn
with the wife and their mother are,
Mrs. Anne Larson of Gary; Anton,
Winnipeg; Mrs. Mettie Holm, Farm
ington; and Mrs. Marie Anderson,
Sandstone. Twenty grandchildren and
one great-grandchild also survive.
The American joins with the rela-
tives and friends of the family in
mourning the loss of this sturdy and
upright character.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
Easter, Pine Couple In 59th
Year of Happy Welded Life
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Utley Observed
5Sth Wedding Anniversary
IN September.

A long period of happy and con-
tented association together has been
spent by Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Utley
of eastern Pine county. On Sept. 8,
last, the Utleys celebrated their 58th
wedding anniversary at their home on
the shores of Lake Lena in the pres
ence of 1872 relatives and friends. On
that day wedding dinner was served
and an effort was made by the many
present to make the day fitting to
the love and esteem in which the be-
loved honor couple were held by all
present. A large wedding cake, baked
by Mrs. T. H. Grace, long time friend
of the Utleys, and cut by Mrs. Wallace,
daughter, was the center of attrac-
ton in the spread for the day.
Mr.. Uttley is SO.
j. c. Utley was born in Meggs coun-
ty, Ohio, on Aug. 10, 1S49 and in 1857
moved to what is now Fillmore county,
Minnesota, where his father pre-
empted a claim and later served in
Co. X, 9Th Regiment of Volunteers at
served until discharged and taken to
his home where he passed away two
weeks later.
Couple Married Sept. 8, 1872.
Mrs. Utley (Elvina Collins) was
born in Fillmore county on Aug. 80,
1856 and became the bride of ]. C.
Utley at High Forest, Sept. 8, 1872,
at ceremony conducted by the Rev.
w. H. Soule. The couple lived at in
tervals at Spring Valley, Grand Mead
ow, and Hayfield, Mimi, and at New
Hampton and Nasua, Ia, respectively
before residing at Rush City, MIMI,
previous to moving to Sandstone in
1904. In the following year they
township in the eastern part of Pine
county which they purchased and
have operated until the present time.
Have Five Living Children.
Mr. and Mrs Utley have raised a
family of five children, three of whom
live in the home community. Two
children are deceased. The living
children are. Jessie Utley, Mrs. Fred
Thayer and Mrs. Joseph Beaufeaux of
the Lake Lena neighborhood, Mrs.
William Wallace, Rice Lake, Wis, and
Elmer J. Utley of Minneapolis.
A Minnesota Pioneer.
Mr.. Utley came west with his par
ents to this territory before it had
been admitted to the Union as the
state of Minnesota and can recall
many interesting experiences of his
childhood days when it was a terri
tory and after it had become a state
destined to take its place in later
years as one of the foremost on the
Union in dairy production.
Enjoy Good Health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Utley are still healthy
and are able to take care of them
selves. Mrs. Utley is proud of the
fact that she can bake bread and
biscuits just as good as during any
time in .her life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
HORRIBLE MISHAP
BURNS TWO MEN

A tragic accident on the curve
in the north edge of Hinckley
snuffed out the lives of two men
and slightly injured the wife of
the driver of light sedan Sunday
morning at about 1 O'Clock.
The occupants of the car, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Smith and
Henry Coyle were all enroute
from Duluth to Minneapolis to
visit Mr.. Coyle's family. Mr..
Smith who was driving apparent
ly fell asleep or in some other
unknown manner left the pave
ment on curve in the road and
crashed into house with the re-
suit that the car burst into flames
after coming to a stop about forty
feet away. Mrs. Smith who was
sleeping in the back seat escaped
practically uninjured while her
husband and Mr.. Coyle who oc-
cupied the front seat were in
jured so severely by the impact
with the house that they were
burned where they sat clasped in
each others arms. Mrs. Smith
was taken Immediately to Duluth
while the charred bodies of the
two men victims were taken care
of in the Folsom Undertaking par
lors at Hinckley and shipped to
Duluth Sunday afternoon where
the funeral was held.
Mr.. Smith, about As years of
age, is survived by his wife, and
Coyle, 46, is survived by his wife,
son and daughter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05

resulted in the reelection of the en-
tire old board which is as follows:
Christ Larsen, president; H. r. Buck,
vice president; Thorvald Sorensen
secretary and treasurer; A. P. Jensen
and Peter Petersen, directors.
The cash dividend checks will be
mailed out just as soon as all the in
dividual purchases can be figured up
which should be some time during
this month.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
QUARRY CITY HAS
A NEW MARSHAL

At the Sandstone village council
meeting Monday night Axel Larson
was chosen for the position of mar
shall to take the place of James Null
holland. Walfred Peterson was Sc
lected to act as water superintendent
in place of Chas. Edstrom. Other reg
ular business was transacted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05
FINLAYSON SHIPPING BODY
MEETS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

The annual meeting of the Finlay-
son Shipping association will be held
in Finlayson on Monday, Feb. 8, at
which time regular business of the
organization will be transacted and
officers elected for the coming year.
Harold Mack is manager of the associ-
alton and E. N. Bengtson is secretary
treasurer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05

to Justice j. H. Tomhave's court
where he received an order binding
him over to the district court.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-02-05

Largest circulation Of any
newspaper in the United
States published in a CONF
munity of it's size.
BY far the largest circu-
lation of any newspaper in
Pine county.
A good advertising medium.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-10-29

last week. Their respective meetings
were held and then a social time was
enjoyed by all, after which Mrs. Ar
thur Sangren helped Mrs. Waletzko
serve delicious midnight supper.
The party was really farewell to the
posts former adjutant, Joe Fredricson,
whom all are sorry to see leaving
Willow River. The boys are planning
big doings in the near future.
Watch for further notice. The ladies
have arranged to invite their district
president, Mrs. ]. Hurley and hus-
band, to the next meeting, Nov. g.
Mrs. j. F. Dubie and Mrs. Robt. Du-
naski are to be the hostesses.
Andrew Stockey of Denham, is visit
ing his old friends and neighbors here
while staying at J. F. Dubie's with his
son, Sofus, who went for him Tuesday
forenoon with ]. Dubie.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-10-29
WILLOW RIVER

Mrs. F.. H. Inman visited with her
sister, Mrs. Bill Thiede and family
in Minneapolis, and Mr.. and Mrs. C.
w. Johnson in st. Paul last week, re-
turning home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil DeMeyers and
daughter of Superior, spent Sunday
afternoon at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Zigmant. They returned to
their home in the evening. Mrs. De-
Meyers is Stanley's niece.
Florence and Louise Johnson of st.
Paul, and Carl and Ethel Christensen
of Denham, called at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. H. Inman Wednesday eve
ming of last week.
Mrs. John Moser entertained at an
informal luncheon last Thursday for
the following guests: Mrs. Frank
Doriety and sons, Mrs. Earl Radcliffe.
Mrs. John Noble, Mrs. Dave Douney,
daughter of Mrs. Moser, and Joe
Foley, all of Superior; also Mr.. and
Mrs. r. C. Foley and son, Mrs. Emil
Nader and Mrs. Clyde Bates of Fin
layson. They all had an enjoyable
evening together and returned to their
homes in the evening.
A bridal shower was given in honor
of Viola Ahlbrecht at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Ahl-
brecht Saturday evening. Friends
and relatives were invited. Every
body remembered the bride-to-be with
nice gift. She will marry a Mr..
Weld of st. Paul, and the wedding
will be very soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miller of At
water, and Miss Anna johnson of New
York City, spent the weekend here
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaacson,
leaving Monday morning. Mrs. Miller
and Miss Johnson are cousins of Mr..
Isaacson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred La Barge of
Ladysmith, are the happy parents of
baby girl born to them Saturday
morning. Mother and child are doing
nicely. Mrs. LaBarge is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Weekley, for
mer residents here. They are at
present both at Ladysmith, Mr.. Week
ley recovering from a sick spell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie E. Clough and
children visited Mr.. and Mrs Ralph
Wilbaum of Minneapolis Saturday.
Eddie attended the Legionaires rally
in st. Paul Saturday evening. They
returned Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klatt made a
business trip to Duluth Tuesday, re-
turning in the evening. Val Seek
went with them to visit his son, Syl-
vester, and family, who are located
there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-10-29
(TOO Late for Last Week.

Oliver and Donald Wilson are MAX
ing trips every other day to the St.
Paul market with their truck.
Alan La Barge of Ladysmith, Wis,
spent over Sunday at the James Ogil-
vie home. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wilson
and children of st. Paul, were also
visitors there from Friday till Sunday
afternoon.
Herbert Mielke accompanied by j.
F. Dubie, left Friday morning to make
a trip to Sleepy Eye, New Ulm, and
Hutchinson. The former took truck
load of potatoes and after disposing
of them the boys visited relatives and
hunted pheasants, bringing home ten
of those ring-necked beauties Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. ]. F. Dubie accompanied by
Mrs. Emil CHASER and children made
a business trip to Sandstone Saturday
forenoon.
The American Legion, Post and unit
of this place, had a chicken booyah"
at the home of their commander,
Chester Waletzko, Tuesday evening of