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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Mother of Six
Called Early
Wednesday
Mrs. S. E. Graham Died at st.
Cloud Hospital After An
Extended Illness
COMMUNITY SHOCKED
Funeral From Church of Our
Lady of the Angels Sat-
Il l.,lay Morning

The community was shocked
Wednesday morning when the an
nouncement of the death of Mrs. s.
e. Graham, residing six miles south
Of Sank Centre, spread about the
city.
The lady had been afflicted with
high blood pressure for. number
OF years. BY careful dieting the
malady was kept pretty well under
control. Her condition becoming
somewhat alarming she entered the
st. Cloud hospital Nov. 8. She re-
ceived every possible attention
from physicians and competent
nursing but she was called home
by her Master early Wednesday
morning.
Mayme Kennedy was the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kennedy. She was born at Blue
Earth, Mimi, July II, 1887. She re-
moved to Sank Centre with her
parents in March, 1916.
Feb. II, 1918, she was united in
marriage to S. E. Graham. Six
children were born Of this union:
Helen, Marian, Charles, John, Dor
othy and Florence. Besides the
heartbroken husband and the chill
dren Mrs. Graham is survived by
her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Ken
nedy; two sisters, Mrs. j. McDon-
aid, of Holdingford, and Florence,
Of Braham; four brothers: VIII, Of
Winnebago, Mimi; Sylvester, of
Minneapolis, Dan and Charles, of
this city.
Those who enjoyed the acquaint-
ance of Mrs. Graham are profuse
in extolling her many womanly vir-
tues. She was a wonderful wife and
mother. The heart Of the commun-
ity goes out to the family in their
great affliction.
The funeral will be held from the
Church of Our Lady Of the Angels
Saturday morning. Burial will be
made in Calvary cemetery east OF
stae city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Known
City Woman
Passes Away
Mrs. Mary Dawes Answers
Final Summons After
Extended Illness
VIM. BRAATZ is BURIED
Died in Minneapolis Monday
AS a Result of Paralytic
Stroke
Mrs. Mary Davis

Mary e. Bradley was born on
May 4th. 1886 at Lake George,
New York State.
On May 26th. 1866 she came to
Minnesota to visit relatives. Dur
ing this time she taught in the
public schools Of Melrose. Among
her pupils who have become fam
Gus were Charles Lindbergh, Jr.,
and Judge Myron Taylor.
In 1868 she married George e.
Davis, and together they lived on
a farm in this community. They
moved to Sank Centre in 1893, and
lived in the same home corner Of
Fifth and Films Streets for SO
years up to the time Of her death.
Mrs. Davis departed this life
Nov. 18th, 1881. Aged IS years.
She was i'll for a number of years.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence at 2:30 p. NJ, today, the past
or Rev. c. ]. Morgan officiating.
There is left to mourn her loss
one daughter, Miss Eva Davis.
Mr.. Davis passed away a good
many years ago.
The deceased was known among
her friends for her simplicities,
her quiet manner of living, her
love for her home, and her passion
for flowers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
H. S.Quint Starts
Seasons Practice
Coach Olson's Men Have Heavy
Schedule, Opening Dec.
At GlenwOod

Coach "Stub" Olson and his as
sistants have started basketball
practice in preparation of a heavy
schedule. The prospects for q
winning team are fair. Mr.. Olson
viii have practically all of the
squad he closed with last spring.
This quint struck a winning stride
in the closing games. They should
win quite consistently this season.
The opening game will be played
in December with Glenwood on the
latter's floor.
The first squad will probably be
made up Of the following men:
Iwinski, p. Dubois, Hamilton, c.
Domke, f. Domke, D. Kinsella,
Capt; Sieben and Benson.
The following is the complete
schedule of the season:
Friday, Dec. 4Glenwood, there.
Friday, Dec. 11-Swanville, here.
Thursday, Dec. list. Cloud Ca
thedral-here.
Thursday, Dec. 17-Brandon, here.
(Doubleheader)
Friday, Jan. S-Osalkis, here.
Friday, Jan. -Glenwood, here.
Tuesday, Jan. 19-Melrose. there.
Friday, Jan. 22-Swanville, there.
Friday, Jan. 29-Long Prairie,
here.
Friday, Feb. 5-Melrose, here.
Friday, Feb. 12-Alex. here.
Tuesday, Feb. 16-Long Prairie,
there.
Friday, Feb 19-Osakis, there.
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1925
Subj District Tournament at Sank
Centre.
March 4-6-District Tourney at
Alexandria
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Govt. Gives Island
to Kandiyohi Go.
Isle of Refuge, Made Famous In
Troublesome Indian Days VIII
Become Park

Willmar Nov. 17-After years of
effort the Isle Of Refuge, located
in Norway lake has. become the
property of Kandiyohi county
through a patent issued by Presi-
dent Hoover through the joint eff
forts of United States Senator
Henrik Shipstead, a native of Kan
diyohi county, and Congressman
Paul ]. Kvale, of the seventh dis
trict.
It was a long and torturous eff
fort, but according to the promot-
ers Of the project, the lend Of the
red tape was finally reached"
The patent has been received by
William 0. johnson, Willmar,
chairman of the county committee
after special survey Of the island
was made. The island was not pre-
Hiously listed on the government
survey.
J. s. Christianson, of Lake An
drew, has been made caretaker of
the island and has been authorized
to find convenient place for
crossing to the island. The small
isle already has been marked.
The Isle Of Refuge has received
distinction in Kandiyohi county
historical circles because AZ set
tiers Of that region took refuge
there during the Sioux uprising in
1862 and remained there for three
days finally being rescued from
the hostile bands Of redskins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Pretentious Play
By Johnny Players
"Cappy Ricks," Outstanding Amer
lean Comedy-Drama, Sunday
Evening, Nov. 22

The Johnny Players under the d.
rection of Rev. Clarus Graves o. 8.
B. are rapidly perfecting their
roles for another play "Cappy
Kicks" to be presented Sunday eve
ming, November % in the st. Johns
Auditorium at Collegeville. "Cappy
Kicks" is a comedy in three acts;
it is released by Samuel French.
This play is very popular, and
has enjoyed an unusually long run
on Broadway. The scenes are laid
in San Francisco. The lines in
"Cappy Kicks" are snappy and full
of sparkling comedy.
The cast Of characters consists
Of: Edwin Welte, Mahlon Gam,
Willard /, Geist, 81. Ryan, James
Coyne, John Zaic, Matthias Himsl,
and Raymond Knaeble. Patrons Of
the Johnny Players will find Cap
py Kicks" as enjoyable as Sure
Fire" and 1.-THE Dummy" which
were so successfully staged last
month. The Johnny Student Or
chestra under the direction Of Fer
bert Pyne will furnish music for
the evening.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
NesU Unit Formed
Tuesday. NovemberI7
Farm Bureau Members of Sank
Centre and Getty Township
Meet at Club House

The Sank Centre-Getty Township
Progressive Farmers Club Unit, Of
the Stearns County Farm Bureau
was organized at a meeting held in
the Sank Centre Club house on
the evening Of November IT. G. 3.
Botz, Sank Centre township farmer
acted as chairman of the meeting.
Mrs. c. F. Botz, local leader and
All Club members provided the
entertainment for the evening. The
song, 1.-THE American Farm Bureau
Spirit" was sung by the audience.
Trombone Solo: Garry Me Beck
to Old Virginia" by Ruby Guishard
and Robert Vandesteeg.
Reading-"TheD Defective Family
by Ruby Guishard.
Mother Cooking" by
Monica Otte.
Short Act "The Proposal" by
Bereana Minette, "Teckla" and
Ruby Guishard, "Ebenizer."
The chairman introduced N" w.
Theisen, field representative of the
State Farm Bureau. Mr.. Thiesen
outlined the set-up and platform OF
the County, State and National
Farm Bureau.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Junior Class PLAY
Thursday, Dec. 10
Cyclone Sally" the Vehicle, An
Outstanding Comedy-Will Be
Cleverly Presented

The delightful comedy, Cyclone
Sally" chosen to be presented by the
Junior Class Is to be given in the
Junior High School Auditorium,
Thursday, Dec. 10, at 500 o'clock.
The Character Of the play vivid
ly portrays the story. The heroine
of the play, Cyclone Sally, is girl
who is used to facing the world and
battles with every problem. She
has a fiery temper and is more ac-
customed to controlling other peo-
pie than to be controlled by them.
The hero Of the presentation is
Jack Webster, a city chap, who in
herited numerous estates and an
enormous sum of money, but who
has squandered it all. He comes
back to his one remaining estate
planning to marry an heiress.
Due to these characters and the
others, the play Is an uproarious
comedy and it will keep the aud
fence amused and a great delight
to all.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Dinner For
The Needy
Fine Success
Community Club Function
Tuesday Evening Attracts
Capacity Gathering
DIVERSIFIED PROGRAM
Fine Talks Made by DR.. J. F.
Dubois and w. A. Kohl
w. M. Parker Presides

One of the most enjoyable func-
tions held in the city for many
was the benefit banquet
of the Community Club at the
Club rooms Tuesday evening.
Filling every nook and Granny
of the DINING hall and lounging
room the ladies of the Episcopal
church who served the splendid
dinner managed to find seats for
1874 at the first sitting. The food
was quickly and dainty served by
the ladies.
President w. M. Parker very Of
ficiently presided after the close
of the dinner. Mr.. Parker has an
ease and poise as POSTMASTER
handling his functions with a vim
which make them enjoyable.
Mrs. Mildred Gueting-Dolson
rendered two beautiful piano solos.
later she sang two marvellous Sc
lections with Supt. w. A. Kohl, Of
the Public School, at the piano.
The gentleman is finished ac-
companist.
During the evening a trio COM
posed Of DIR. p. B. Hanson on the
cornet, DIR. P. o. Peterson on the
clarinet and Mr.. Kohl at the piano
put on a musical show which cali
ed for several deserved encores.
DR.. Julian r. Dubois was intro
duced by Mr.. Parker. The doctor
made a marvellous informal adj
dress which is being deservedly
praised by those who heard 1t.
The doctor takes an optimistic
view of conditions. He said good
came out of all difficulties which
the people were called upon to
face. He stated that during the
Spanish-American war more men
died of typhoid than were killed
by bullets. This epidemic has
brought the almost complete elm
ination of the disease because Of
treatment found by necessity. He
was convinced that good would
come of the depression. Quite
right he insisted that the bottom
had been reached and businss was
on a decidedly upward trend. With
confidence restored America and
the entire world will emerge from
their difficulty a strong and more
prosperous people.
Mr.. Kohl superintendent of the
Public Schools was next introduc-
ed. The gentleman has a most
pleasing personality. He talks
very informally and makes a fine
impression. The highlight of his
talk was the sensible discipline Of
the child. He admonished the par
ents they must not leave the entire
discipline and government Of the
child up to the teacher. The teach
er can be Of great assistance In
directing the child but, after all,
the groundwork must be laid in
the home.
At the close of the program the
room was cleared for cards and
dancing. The party lasting until
midnight.
The Community Club will real
lie approximately 500 from this
worthwhile banquet. The money
will be turned over to the special
club committee to relieve the
needy Of the city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Notice to Advertisers
and Correspondents
On Account of Thanksgiving Her
aid of Next Week VIII be Pub
lished Late Wednesday

In order to permit the Her
aid publishers and office force
to enjoy the Thanksgiving hol-
day with their families this
newspaper will be published
late Wednesday of next week
instead of Thursday.
To succeed the helpful CO.
operation Of advertisers
and correspondents is desired.
Correspondents are urged to
mail their copy Monday MORN
ing in time to reach the office
that day. Advertisers are re-
quested to get their copy to
the office as early as possible.
The advertising deadline for
next week will be Tuesday at
900 o'clock p. m.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
New Planet Has
Been Discovered
Prof Pickering Insists World Lies
Far Beyond Present Solar
System Limits

Prediction Of new, giant planet
living far outside the present limits
of the solar system have been re-
ceiyed from Professor William II.
Pickering, internationally known
astronomer at the Vaudeville,
Jamaica, private observatory.
He is one of the two astronom-
ers who predicted the existence
and position Of Pluto, the new
PLANET x" discovered two years
ago. He calls the new unknown
planet p.
This planet he estimates as the
third most massive of the suns
family, surpassed only by mighty
Jupiter which is about twice its
size, and ringed Saturn. His COM
putations show it's diameter at A.
600 miles, more than five times
that Of the earth.
It's elliptical orbit accounts for
the variations in distance.
Planet p takes a computed 656
years to make one circuit around
the sun. 1t Is so big Professor
Pickering says when telescopes To-
cate the planet it will show a
clearly defined disc. Pluto, about
the earth's size, and but half as far
from the sun as the calculated po-
sition Of Planet p, shows only as a
point Of light even in the worlds
largest telescope.
The evidence Of this massive
unknown world is the present pc
culiar action of the planet Uranus,
one Of the outer members Of the
solar system. Uranus, in astrono-
mical language, Is "perturbed."
This means that Uranus is dis
placed from it's proper orbit. The
Is due, in Professor
calculations, to the
giant planet, and shows its size
and position.
The planet Neptune, which cir
cles the sun farther out than
Uranus, is too far away from
Planet p at present to be dis
placed by 1t. But DR.. Pickering
says Neptune too will be in posi-
ton to be "perturbed" in the year
2040.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
1882 Paving Will
Be Par With 81
Level Of 1891 to Be Maintained
Many Men VIII Be Employed
During Winter Months

That Minnesota will get its 1881
trunk highway paving at approxi-
mately the same prices as in 1881
was indicated when bids on the
first list Of next years projects
were opened at the offices Of the
State Highway department last
week, Unit prices average about
the same as 1881 unit prices, and
cement, which Is purchased sep
arately, has already been contract
ed for at the 1881 low prices, with
q proviso that the state will get
the advantage Of any possible
further drop. Paving prices in 1881
were lower than in any other year
since the state began hard-surfac-
ing.
Letting contracts during the fall
and winter, Commissioner G. M.
Babcock explained, will make pos
sible the employment Of a consid-
cradle number of men in prepar-
ing material and equipment, al
though actual construction cannot
start until about May 1. Bids were
also taken on one bridge and its
expected that some work on this
structure viii be done during the
winter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
William Braatz

William Braatz, a resident of this
city for number of years prior
to about eight years ago, died at
home, 1887 Dupont Ave. NJ, Mime
apolis, Monday as the result Of a
paralytic stroke suffered Friday
evening, Nov. 10.
The gentleman suffered a prev
ious stroke some time before. He
had recovered from this sufficient
ly to permit him to walk around
the house, but his speech did not
return. Friday evenings stroke
completely paralyzed his right side.
: Mr.. Braatz was about 60 years
of age. For a number of years
prior to the enactment of the Pro-
hibition amendment he operated a
saloon in the building now occupied
by Paul FEELINGS barber shop.
About II years ago he was unit
ed in marriage to Mrs. Roe Donart,
of this city. The family moved to
Minneapolis about eight or nine
years ago when Mr.. Braatz opened
a small grocery in North Mime
apolis.
He was a man of quiet disposi-
ton and a splendid citizen.
The funeral was held in this city
from the Congregational church
this Thursday afternoon at / 80.
Burial was made in Greenwood
cemetery.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
FTRENEN'S DANCE

The 47th annual dance OF the
Sank Centre Volunteer Fire De-
partment which will be held at. the
Junior High School Auditorium
Wednesday evening of next week
Is. entitled to enthusiastic support
of the public. AS stated In the Her
aid last week the money earned at
the dance viii go into a fund
which will be used for the purchase
of a modern fire truck bringing,
the department up to the minute In
efficiency. This truck win be pur-
chased without going into the city
treasury for q dime. This organize
ton always carries on to protect
the property Of everyone In the
city and country. Every citizen Of
this community should purchase q
ticket. The question Of whether or
not one dances should not be con-
sidered.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Rehabilitation
ofM.E.Church
Attracts Many
Outstanding Deficit Oversub-
scribed in Short Order by
Congregation
OLD PASTORS RETURN
Reception in Their Honor To-
night; Strong Program for
Sunday Evening

The rededication ceremonies of
the First Methodist Church, of this
city, Sunday morning attracted a
capacity audience. The interior of
the church was beautifully decorat-
ed with a profusion of potted
plants, flowers and autumn leaves.
District superintendent DR.. ]. s..
Kettelwell, was expected to arrive
in the city in time to preach the
dedicatory sermon. In his absence,
Rev. J. d. Butler, the pastor, de-
livered very strong and most ap-
propriate sermon.
AS usual when services Of this
sort are held in any church the
congregation faces deficit.
At this service the outstanding
Indebtedness incurred before the re-
building of the church was started,
together with the unpaid balance
for the repairs was oversubscribed
by an enthusiastic membership. A
fine tribute to the splendid work
which the pastor, Rev. ]. D. Butler,
is doing in his charge.
DR.. Kittlewell was present for the
evening service and preached an
inspiring sermon. .$'
Rev. c. ]. Morgan, pastor of the
First Congregational church, was
present, bringing greetings from
the Congregationalists and congrat-
ulating Rev. Butler and his people
upon the fine showing made.
A special musical program ar
ranged by the Senior and Junior
choirs of the church rounded an
evening inspirational and enjoy
able.
This Thursday evening there will
be a reception for former pastors
Of the church. Those attending will
be Rev. and Mrs. r. w. Duell, of
Delano, and Rev. and Mrs. T. 8.
Shorts, of the Grace church, Min
neapolis. Each Of the gentlemen
will speak informally. At the close
of the service proper there will be
an informal reception followed by
a period Of social fellowship. A
male quartet consisting of L.
Schaub, ]. o. Opheim, Floyd Clark
and Douglas Opheim will furnish
the vocal selections.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
Annual Red CrtSS
Roll Calls oaV On
Woman's Auxiliary, American Le-
gion, Sponsoring Drive for
Funds in This City

The American Red Cross is COM
plotting fifty years of service, and
splendid service for humanity 1t
has been.
The annual roll call for members
is now on. The Woman's Auxil-
larry of Robert Swift Post, Ameri-
can Legion, is sponsoring the mem
bership roll call in this city and
community this year. Mrs. A. j.
Weisner is the committee chairman
in charge of the drive which will
start Friday morning. The city has
been divided into blocks with four
people looking after the business
section. ~
In the half century in which the
Red Cross has been the Great
Mother in times of stress every
where the millions of dollars en-
trusted to it annually have been
expended judiciously, helpfully and
without the slightest stigma Of
scandal.
The membership fee is $1.00 each.
Sank Centre has always raised it's
quota, for this magnificent work.
The Herald is convinced the citi-
zens of Western Stearns will con-
tinue to carry on this year. Be-
cause of the depression and unem-
ployment there will be greater need
than ever before for funds to see
that the women and children OF
America are fed.
When the Red Cross worker
calls at your home or place of bus
mess any time after Friday greet
them cordially and do your bit. 1t
shouldn't require any craftsmanship
to sell the Red Cross idea to the
people of this community who, by
and large, are much more prosper
GUS than in most localities.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-19
REV SPARKS ON RADIO

Rev c. s. Sparkes, a former
pastor Of the Congregational
Church Of this city, will deliver a
Thanksgiving message over the
radio Thanksgiving Day after
noon. He will broadcast over sta
ton w. c. G. o. Minneapolis at
4:45. The broadcast will be under
the auspices of the Parents and
Teachers Congress of Minnesota.
His subject will be Thanksgiving
Memories, Messages and Melodies,
from an Old Scrapbook." He will
be assisted by the choir Of his
church and Patty Sparks will be
at the piano.