WfttP o»-sdVj 1 jSS^^k^: ^r5?^ ft .—jj.,: •W r^W^lrz/s 1 Volume 58. Numeer 47. i- Austin,- Minnesota is^ra *4 Issued Weekly^ i'^S. itt't #yY r*~ $£$•$ -4, C"^ a a I tc 1 Santa-Claus to Have A Very Busy pincie Filling: Requests In Children's Let- "J-J- -i Was Biggest and Best Soldier Narrates is M. WalkerOllie Homestead In Years Pur Exhibit Experiences. Transact Makes Produc- Featured. »6S3£3&«» tiqn Record. The annuar show of the Mower The regular monthly meeting of County Poultry Association held 'O oyr old friends, loyal atid true to our A world's championship for Austin Austin Post No. 91 was held in the from Thursday to Sunday of last has been. won by May Walker Austin Business Mens' Association valued rifew friends and to those whose week, was characterized as "the biggest Ollie Homestead, Holstein cow, owned rooms last Monday evening. 'The attendance and best ever held by the association:" friendship! we strive to deserve we by the Minnesota Holstein Company. was not quite so large as at During the four days approximately heartily wish unmeasured happiness and good This fact was made public the last meeting, but there were several 1200 people viewed the Tuesday, the day following the completion new members present. The fortune throughout the coniing years. exhibits, which included every variety 6f the 365 days in which her meeting was enthusiastic and much of foul, a $30,000 fur display (including record was made.] Her record which JTH grateful appreciation for all the important business was transacted. a number of stuffed animals), surpasses that of any cow of all Drl C. C. Allen, vice commander, favors received by us-from you, and rabbits, minks, and foxes. breeds, is 31,60S^ pounds of milk,* presided and R. S. Banfield acting C. J. Pribble won the grand champion for that priceless though intangible containing 1217.27 pounds of butterfat, adjutant, served in the absence of cup, his single comb Rhode Island the equivalent of 1521.6 pounds asget, your good-will, which we prize beyond Adjutant A. C. Richardson. Red being adjudged the best of commercial butter. The most important business measure, .we seek to merit your continued confidence, bird in the show. Mr. Pribble also With the average production of transacted5 was the authorization of wdn the cup awarded for the best and aim to serve you helpfully in the milk cows 150 pounds of butter a a "bugle and drum corps, the extending display of American poultry. The future. year, May Walker Ollie Homestead of the campaign drive "until the cup in the English class was awarded has produced-moreVithan ten average .January meeting, and a decision to to O. 'A. Eastvold, of LeRoy, who cowa^ Her output/Would fill, 14,310 begin work on a play to be-given to exhibited Buff Orpingtons. The quart bottles, and would weigh 15.8 defray the expenses of the bugle and Brookholm Farms with a display of tons. Her-^milk sold at retail prices dvum corpse A resolution was passed White Leghorns, won the cup in the would have brought a return of $1431 that a part of a statement of National Mediterranean class, and H. F. Nagle, and her butter $882. In producing Commander Owsley be forwarded of near Austin took the Asiatic this enormous amount May Walker to the representative from' cup with a fine display of Langshans. Ollie Homestead was milked four "this district and to the United States SCHOOLS RECEIVE Melvin Basness .of Corning exhibited S. DAK. STATE times a day, or every six hours. Senator from this' state, as representing Old 'Santa is going to have a busy minks and racoons which the sentiment of the post. COLLEGE TEAM During the year she consumed 4.6 proved a most interesting side line time looking after "Austin and Mower tons of grain, 2.7 tons of clover and at the show. An exhibit of foxes The resolution was as follows: county kiddies next Sunday eve HERE DEC. 27-28 alfalfa hay, 5.5 tons of corn ensilage, was also shown. "For the defense of the nation, the if he is g'oing' to succeed in giving 161. bushels of beets, a barrel of The list of prize winners follows: men who have had the experience of black strap molasses- and pasture them half of what they have asked the hardships of war desire that an Barred Plymouth Rocks. Manager Harry Smith of the Hormel-Legion: grass. .• adequate establishment be maintained. Receive $211,640.66 As for. Letters have been pouring into Roy Barrick, Brownsdale, Minn., 1 team has succeeded in The men of the Legion are out The record of this cow is one that Cock, 1-2-3-4 Pullet. the local postoffice for him for the booking the speedy team from South October Appprti^~ Fixed Bonds for County of sympathy with the policy of economy I Austin and Mower county take great A. J. Ziemer, Waltham, Minn., 2 Dakota State, College at Brookings, past few days and with h's consent that would cut our military defense pride in^ §£|e«&t for the record Cock, 31415 Cockerel, 1st young pen. to play a two game series here during ment. v-^Qfficers Author^ The News is "able to publish some below the safety line. That should be .gi^So^'-V. 'Sj^Giilver,. sec* the Christmas holidays. The collegians Larson Brothers, Lyle, Minn., 3 of them. line has been defined by acknowledged relary and manager of the Minnesota Will be here oft December 27 Cock, 2 "Cockerel, 5 Pullett. ize Bills. Holstein Company and to Vaughn L. experts in the enactment of The requests are varied: Some are and 28. They will be on a tour of 'II Schools in MoWer County received J. L. Wieber, Bldjoming Prairie, the Defense Act of 1920. The minimum Drumm, herdsman for the company, from youngsters who will undoubtedly Southern Minnesota and Iowa at that Minn., 3 Cockerel. $211,640.66 from the County Auditor's established by that act for the who- served as her keeper and milker. get all they have asked for and time playing the best teams in the At a special meeting of the county S. R. Ewart, Waltham, Minn., 2 personel of the army has been lowered office during the past week. some from children who are doomed various cities. commissioners Wednesday morning young pen. since the Legion asks that it be This amount represents the' October to disappointment unless some kiftd It will be remembered that this several bills were allowed, bonds for restored. The ex-service men realize persons come to the aid of Santa Amos Butler, Albert Lea, Minn., 1 team defeated the Hormels last year apportionment for the schools, and the incoming county officers were that adequate preparation discourages Claus. Cockerel. in a hot contest. Their prospects covers the period from vJune 1 to fixed and a resolution was passed "didecting agression, and saves lives in the P. Daughenbaugh, Cresco, Iowa, 1 One little lad makes a very modest for the coming season in Tri-State October 31. The sum includes? both the county auditor to demand eventuality of war and they submit request, a pair of "moggisons" for pullett Bred Cock. basketball circles are very bright as the county and state apportionments. from the American Surety that their opinion,? based on the assurance himself and one for his little brother. the team is stronger than ever. Two A total of $373,950.81 was collected company of New York, the amount White Plymouth Rocks. of actual experience, should Santa certainly can not turn corking good contests are promised in the county for %11 purposes and of. shortages found in the accounts Mrs. Lon Johnson, Blooming have weight. Let us have done with down that request, but he will undoubtedly for next Wednesday and Thursday distributed as follows: of former county treasurer S. A. Prairie, Min., 1 cock, 1 young pen, Had/Passed Worthless i, that bitter and false economy that have to call on some one nights. Smith for, the years 1916, 1917 and 1 old pen. For School PurposesState sets American dollars above American to aid him in finding the house. The -.Checks on Several 1918. The garnet will be played at the aid to schools .....$ 57,878.11 Buff Plymouth Rocks. lives." letter follows: Armory and will commence-at 8:15 State apportionment to Bonds were fixed for the county officers Henry Dennis, Austin, 1 young The members enjoyed a most interesting Merchants. Austin, Minn., Dec. 14, 1922. each evening. At 7:15 each evening as "follows: pen. schools 23,885.68 talk by John J. Popa, who Dear Santa Clause— the Boy Scout Band will give a Treasurer,. .$60,000 One Mill tax ... .v ,: 8,899.98 White Wyandotfces. bears the unique distinction of having Will you please send me a pair of concert as an added attraction. Clerk of Court1".". 2,000 Special School tax 119,396.46 E. J. Greening, Grand Meadow," fought on both sides in the great Miss Elizabeth Krump is in the Two other games have been arranged Auditor 5,000 moggisons, size 6 My brother wants Mtg. Reg. Tax to schools 1,580.43 Minn., 1-2 cock-, 2 pullet. war. Told in broken English, the County jail 'as a result of. passing for January, one with the Superior Sheriff 7,500 a pair of them to. I think you are a Total to schools for Octo- Mrs. A. O. Starks, Dexter, Minn., story of Popa's experiences and misfortunes several worthless, .checks yesterday. (Wis.), team on January 4, very good Santa Clause. Goodbye. Register of Titles .i 1,000 211,640.66 1-4 hen, 1-5 cockerel, 1 young pen, ber apportionment held the. wrapt attention of The young lady has been employed From William— and one with Ladysmith (Wisf.), oh Coroner 500 3-5 pullet. .Sjtate Tax 27,716.54 all. He told of being sent, with others at th# home of Dr. C. C. Leek since January 23. Both games will be Bonds for other county officials My address is 100 street. 11,182.28 Henry McDermott, Austin, 5 hen, State School .......... of his nationality, to figh£ with December 1. Yesterday she succeeded played in Austin. were not stated as they are fixed by Another lad with higher aspira(Continued 2-3-4 cockerel, 1-4 pullet. Teachers' Ins. and Retirement the Germans on the western front, of in cashing checks on local merchants, on Page Six.) law. Partridge Wyandottes. Funds .... 456.06 all the" checks signed with Dubeau Reaches (Continued on Page Seven) Lloyd Buttloph, Grand Meadow, $39,354.88 The resolution passed was based the name of Mrs. Leek. One Case Disposed on the fact that the/American Surety ROTARIANS ENJOY (Continued on page 11) West Coast Made The places known to have cashed Tax Apportionments— Company of New York was surety the checks and the amonnts are: of In Adjourned KIWANIANS HEAR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Jourjiey In Nash upon the official bonds of Mi\ Apportionment of Tax Collections Johnson's Shoe Store, $76, West's Smith diiring 1916, 1917 and 1018 Dry -'Goods Store, $34, and George Session of Court for .period, June 1, 1922 to October REV. R. C. SWISHER and that the amounts, of the shortages Hirsh, $11, Earl Ellingson, employed 31 1922 Traveling 5788 miles in thirty Rotarians were boys again for an have been made known by the Tax- Collection ..... 1869^0^.36 at Johnson's cashed the check and days, A. E. Dubeau, former proprietor Hour on Monday when each was the state public' Examiner. The county The district court, convened for the Mtg. Reg. Tax 4,741.45 later became suspicious and inquired Rev. R. Cr Swisher, pastor of the of the Elks Hotel in this city, recipient of a gift, bought by another auditor was authorized to demand adjourned term Monday morning. of Dr. Leek a$ the authenticity of First Congregational church was the has reached the west coast, making member. the amount from the surety company The first case Was that of E. W. Korflage Total .... .7T $373,950.81 the check Finding that it was a forgery, principal speaker at the regular the trip in his new Nash.automobile and in the event that the amount against the Ramsey Ice Company, After a nice luncheon And a Christmas Misscellaneous Apportionment— he notified Chief of Police Lee weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club purchased. from the Motor Inn of was not forthcoming to. bring suit in which the company was program which included a scripture Sargent, who arrested the girl in TJhev apportionment to the townships, Wednesday. Rev. Swisher told of the this city against the company. charged with negligence in putting reading by John Anderson and Erret's -Variety Store. villages and city is as follows: auto trip he and Mrs. Swisher took Mr. Dubeau and family left here ice into the ice box at the Korflage a selection by tne Rotary Quartet, She appeared before Justice Detwiler The shortages for threeyears' To Townships ..$30,047.15 last ^tiihmer, in which they visited shortly after selling the hotel. In Santa Claus in the person of Jake home. It was alleged that the ice this morning, but waived "examination. were $1,7SM6, $2,105.02, and $811.97 To Villages ........... 14,065.89 in Washington, D. C., and various writing to' Mr. *Hopfe of the,'Motor box door had not. been closed and Nicholsen handed out -which Her jcase was bound over respectively. That for 1919 w&s To City of Austin 53,633.81 points in' OhuKand Pennsylvania. His 5 Inn, he says: "Now I am going to that the three y£plv old daughter of to the. district court. were piled about a tree. $783.91' anc^hiiis' already been pud by wm-. story of an audience with President'.. tell you- about the Nash car. I can Mr. Korflage W*i£'"injured when a the boqtiii}£ company, 'the National As each member's nam§ was called, $97,746.85" Hardiiig and of points of interest vjs-^J hardly explain it as l.would not have 4~Jr- large piece of icd'&U out and (Pushed Surety Company, of Minneapolis. he arose to receive his present. ited proved unusually int^restinjg. Revw' believed it unless I saw it done. I Commg Events her'^foot.- The-'case Was he&rd f-' After all had been distributed, the ROYAL WELSH Swisher'also took occasion to boostfor did not only see it done, but .did it thruout Mionday and Tuesday and Give Discarded packages were opened* arid there good roads, in pointing out tHe myself. I made this trip without a went to the jury. Tuesday night. A Tuesday, Deember 26--MThe Inti^ SINGERS COMING were roars of laughter sgiveach member superiority of the eastern roads. mishap, not one thing. I have not Toys to Needy verdict for the company was returned examined his presei&j which was mate Stranger^ with Elsa Ryan, at spent a cent, just" get in and go. I'm Attorney R. C. Alderson spoke JANUARY FIFTH Wednesday tnorning. Court adjourned something he could use in his business. Park Thektre. right in style down here as I believe briefly of the plans being made tOk Wednesday afternoon until Friday, December 22—Basketball, there are more Nash cars down here Rotarians and other civic organizations look aifter the poor of the city on. Friday morning. After the ^n, all toys were put in Mason City vsv Austin, High School than any other make, so there must The Rcsyal Welsh Singers will are called upon by a special Christmas day. He urged that every-, one great heap to be distributed ,to gymnasium, 8:15 sharp. be a reason." Tttake their appearance in Austin1 Rotary committee to produce all discarded one search for articles, which, tho NEXT LYCEUM^Vw the needy children before Christmas, Wednesday and Thursday, December Mr. Dubeau adds that he has not during the. holidays, coming to the toys in the home to help make vr not being used at home, would prove a committee having been ajfpointed to 27 and 28-r-Basketball, Hormel located yet, but is. spending the time s* IPJMBER jffi 5 Methodist church on the night of glad the hearts of the needy in Austin of great benefit to some in the city. take care of this. Legion vs. S. D. ^tat'e College, Armory, looking qver the country and enjoying Saturday, Jenuary 6. They need no th^s Christmas. All sUch articles should be brought 8:15 p. m. each Sight. Con-, The committee composed of Roland himself. introduction .to the music loving body to thV Austin Business Men's association cert by^Boy Scout Band each evening The Adel Hayes Opera Company Miss Catherine King has accepted Alderson, Charles Marboe, MaTy of Austinites, having appeared here rooms,, from where the Salva-^ at 7:15. will appear at the high school a position as social secretary of Cal OPENING GAME&*=^ James Prevratil, Dr. C. F, Lewis in previous Reasons'. tion Army and the Elks working inconjunction Friday and Saturday, December 29 auditorium the night of Friday, Januaiy vary Episcopal church in Rochester and A., C. Page, has been busy with will distribute them Four, artists make up the Welsh FRIDAY NIGHT aiW 30—Photoplay, "The Sign of the 5, the third number the and expects to leave Austin to take foT of other organizations soliciting gifts Where they are most needod. Articles S'ngers: Edgar^ Davies, great Welsh Rose,*' given -under ausp'ees of the B. winter chautauqua. This company for distribution -^t the Austin Business up her work about February 1. She needing repairs will be taken charge baritone, Gri#,/Howell, tenor Ernest and P. W.--Club, high sehool audir is one of t^he best known in operatic Will have her office at the Parish Men's rooms the latter part of of by the Boy Scouts. It is requested The Austin high school basketball Hares, boy concert 'piani'st and Lucy torium. circles today. house and will have charge" of the the weekly /'/g". that all such articles be turned in before Lucas I^iller^ contralto. team will play their first iriterschol Friday, January 5—Lyceum number—Mary Women's activities of the church and The cpj^mitlee plans to supplement The evening's1" enterxainrrient will Friday night. astic game -of the season Friday Wherever- these singers, have appeared, Adel Hayes Opera Company, the giv-ng of useful gifts with consist of ,constumed scenes from hopes to establish a" center^ for night when the Mason City quint they have been most cordially high school auditorium, 8:lS ,gifts of toys and trijikets, believing "Faust," "R'goletto," "Carmen," "II Mr.^arid Itlrs. Ira Syck enteri-a'ned^ friends and church people/ Miss will be pitted gainst them at the received and the press everywhere p. m. that no Christmas for the little Trovatore," "Martha," andmany of OKS a number of relatives and friends atf^ high school gymnasium. The game speaks of them in the highest" terms King has been secretary of the- Y. Saturday, January 6-—Concert— is quite complete without toys. the other old favbri,fees, 'presented their home/ Saturday evening, the oci is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p. m. ym \The Methodist church members^ un Royal Welsh Singers, M. E. church. v.W. C. A., here for more- tlian a year Those having discarded toys^wili musically and 'artistically "correct. casion being their thii'd v.edding anniversjary. The game will be the last appearance der whose auspices the singers are Wednesday, "January 10—Musical confer favor on tber committee by Ballad numbers and special selections and has made many friends ."here Music was enjoyed and-^Sl and of the high school players on coming to Austin, are to be. Congratulated Comedy, "Take i£ From Me," Park having them sent to the~place designated.,"^ from famous cantatas and ortaorjos at 10:00^ o^lock a da:ji-y lunch was^ri who will regret'he*: leaving. their home" floor until January 12. on their efforts. itS, ,§4#^, ... will also be given. -feervedh^" M' k: