N -1 fVT "4 :i" ".T INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS "N \K Jt- jf %€,"'" PAG* FIVE "The Hymn of Hate." COUNTY BOARD CRACKS WHIP Work of County BETHLEHEACHUReH LOCAL HAPPENINGS My Tuesdays are meat-less, At the Tuesday meeting of the Supt. of Schools My Wednesdays are wheat-less county dads the bids of the International I'm getting more eat- less each day, Falls Echo for the proceedings and notices, of the International My home it is heat-less, The public schools reopened Monday John Lundeen of Stephen is. a business Falls Press for the financial statement, His Necessary Work Greatly Iricreased My bed, it is sheet-less visitor in town. .. after two weeks vacation. and of the Littlefork Times by Requirements of Government, They're sent to the Y. M. "C. A. for the delinquent tax list, all at Due to War. Mrs. Frank Havlik has been very Harold Royem of Birchdale was a The -bar-rooms are treat-less, legal rate, were rejected and an ill the past week with the mumps. business visitor to our city the first My coffee is sweet-less award was made of all to the International This article is written in order to of the week. Each day I get poorer and wiser. Falls Echo without a bid explain some questions which are Miss Croasdale of Littlefork was at legal rates. My stockings are feet-less, constantly coming to the county visiting in town the first of the Medill, the Photographer now open My trousers are seat-less, A few years back the commissioners sperintendent of schools. When I opposite M. & I. depot. Post cards week. Sam Hill! but I do hate, the Kaiser! of this county rejected bids presented meet my acquaintances or teachers and photos. tf. and the word came from some Edgar L. Heermance, Pastor from the various parts of the county, Rev. P. O. Hanson made a business one to get together. We did—presented Found—A boys mackinaw at skating I am frequently met with this trip to down river points the first Thos. McLaren of the Power company new bids, and all was lovely. remark. rink at school house. Owner can The lantern pictures Sunday evening made business trip to the twin of the week. Verily a publisher must be a prophet will be on "Turkey and the Great have same buy identifying and paying When are you coming out? You cities last week." to deal successfully with that for this ad. Call at this office. War." You will enjoy the sing and used to come to see us often, but we Senator L. H. Nord returned Saturday autocratic body. The serivce to the social hour following. The service haven seen you for a long time'." Chas. S. Jameson of Littlefork was from a business trip to the public identical, providing all newspapers begins, at 7:30. The Press acknowledges a very The reason for this is as follows: a business visitor in the city the twin cities. run supplements to be provided pleasant visit from Mr. Willard, the first of the week. We all know that the country at the by the Echo as stipulated in Childrens church, showing the development and agricultural agent present time is in a state of war and Ole J. ^Vold of Ray was in the the award. same pictures, at 5 p.. m. Note the of the. Northern Pacific railway last that there is much patriotic work J. E. CoWan of Northome was her'e city attending the farm loan meeting change of hour, on account of the Commissioner Harrigan was no: Tuesday. Willard was here to Tuesday on business connected with Mr. to be done. Much of this work is of Tuesday. lengthening of days. present, having 'been summoned to attend the sheep meeting announced his bank and newspaper. such a nature that it requires a lot Duluth as a federal grand juror but which wa"s not held because of office work. The county superintendent Emil Ostlund and Jos. H. Thedo Morning worship at 11. The pastor This is the second lash administered, of the non-arrival of the speaker. of schools feels that it is District Manager Theil of the Yoe of Birchdale were in the city on will speak on "The Social Meaning the first making its appearance The county traversed by the N. P. his duty to aid in this work as much man lodge was in our city Tuesday business Monday. of the Lord's Prayer." Music some eleven months ago, when is fortunate in having such a public to install Yoeman officers. as possible, in other words, it is one in charge of the Carol and Cecilian an effort v*as qiade to disqualify the spirited and efficient expert as Mr. way that he can do his bit. Mrs. Thos. O'Malley has returned choirs. Press on the ground that its publisher, Willar^ engaged in this work. Geo. P. Rupley of Duluth was a from the twin cities where she was He is at present secretary of the •. Mr. Watson, was a court caqnmissioner business visitor in the city the. first confined to a hospital. America First association of the Sunday school at 10 a. m. A bible and. the Times on the of the week, the Press acknowledges county, a branch of the state organization COMPANY E NOTES class is starting, to which both men ground that Mr. Parker was a deputy a pleasant visit. which is formed for the D. B. Jewell, superintendent and women are given a cordial invitation. sheriff, neither effort resulting purpose of promoting patriotism, schools, made a business trip The prospective Red Cross nurse in anything more than expense to FOR SALE— Household furniture, Northome the last of last week. getting patriotic speakers into the who arrived at the home of Sergeant tf' all ^concerned. including sewing machine and community, and tracing sedition, and and Mrs. W. E. Wheelock on Last Sunday morning, at the communion rugs. Inquire of Clara Cousins, Holler's The commissioners justify their For Rent—5 room flat over creamery. in other ways seeing to it that people New Years eve to increase and make seryice, the church dedicated Candy Shop. act of Tuesday by alleging a com All newly finished inside. Apply understand the truth about the glad their family circle, is doing a service flag. It already shows nine bination to defraud the county, but at above address from 10 to 3. nicely and is sure some cause for war and that we know where evervone stars, representing the following Miss Myrtle Holler who visited make no saving and possibly reduce stands. This association has esntry duty during the night. men from our congregation who here during school vacation returned service by the change. A. E. Solberg the Big Falls merchant-was started its work and a vigorous Members of Company E, M. H. G., have gone into army service. John Saturday night to Little Falls to resume here Tuesday, on business campaign will be made in the next The law fixes a maximum rate for are enthusiastically drilling these J. Gitson, Percy Sparcklin, Robert her studies. few weeks. at the court house. days even if the temperature is low, the work and also for the work of H. Monahan, J. V. Livingston, Bernie for by a recent arrangement hot special attorneys employed by the The county superintendent of Pravitz, Alford Crandall, Otto L. W. Wilson, who formerly purchased George P. Fraley, one of the earli coffee and lunch served /by Private county. The maximum rate to be schools is chairman of the thrift C. Radke, H. A. Marceau, Jas. Watson. the bus line of Korhonen est settlers in the Mizpah section of Larson awaits them when drill is paid by the county for an attorney work in the county. This work has Auto & Garage company, sold it the the county is here on grand jury over. 'is $10 a day. The board pays $25 a to do with the sale of the thrift first of the week to Victor and John service. The company finances are looking day for investigation work and $50 stamps whereby a person can save FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL Nopola, Elias Ladvala and Albert up as a result of the dance and day for appearance .in court. a little day by day and loan it to CHURCH Nori.—Bemidji Pioneer. j-! H. C. Grove, editor of the Big the address of Congressman Miller, the government for a period of three This has nothing whatever to do Corner 8th avenue and 5th street Fork Compass was here Tuesday attending returns from which are being com-i years and then get the money back Jivlth county printing and is alluded Edward Kaneen, Minister. For Sale—New 6-room house in the annual commissioners pleted, and most of the boys are with interest. This will be worked to 'simply to reveal the actual conditions French addition, 20x37, root house in Strangers Made Welcome. meeting. paying up the amounts charged to through the schools through the or the frame of mind of the connection. Good chicken house. them for their uniforms. press, and every possible manner. commissioners. $400 cash and take over $100 indebt Morning service at 11. Subject: A. E. Foster, one of the first merchants There is some disappointment over The county superintendent of Mr. Montgomery, publisher of the edness will buy it. A. Brunell, Box to provision the old timers "God is for Us." the action of the manager of the scnools is a member of the executive 'Echo, was doubtless as much surprised, 1, Ranier, Minn. 1-3-24 The subject of the evening service around Mizpah is here this week as Grand in charging $45.00 for the use committee of the Koochiching county by the action of the board as at 7:30 will be, "Three Steps Toward a grand juror. of the building for the Miller address chapter of the Red Cross and as anyone, and does not appear in any Top Sergeant Walter- Wheelock Salvation." as the boys are giving their such has to attend several meetings way involved in assisting in the announces a recruit to the Red Cross M. A. Ulvedahl, chairman of the The Sunday school meets for bible services free from patriotic motives every month, and help foster the lashing given other publishers of the branch of the. M. H. G. in the person board of county commissioners was study at 10 a. m. and prior to the use of the Grand work of the Red Cross. county. of Dorothy Marie Wheelock, born here Tuesday attending a regular The kindegarten department in had understood it would be given The county superintendent of December 31. Mother and babe are Custom and implied law conflict in meeting of the board. creases in number and interest. for patriotic purposes for a nominal schools is a member of the International doing fine. ^he matter of printing awards, and Send your little ones next Sunday. sum. However they are planning on Falls company of the Home we realize that the commissioners Why pay more for bread, when The junior church service every several events which will without guards. This company is taking the are not placed in a position that all you can get a full 16 oz. loaf, rye, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. WANTED—Agents to sell carburetor doubt make up that amount and leave place of our former National guards that could be desired, but we opine wheat or graham at 9c, 3 for 25c at Epwort'n League at 6:45 p. m. heaters. New inventioin, no a good balance in the treasurer. ,! and drill twice a week,Tuesday and that the publisher is in a still worse Kook's store. tf Topic: "Enlarge Your Borders". competition' big demand, every car Friday. predicament and that it is with The Ladie's Aid Society will be en owner wants one. $10 to $15 a day District Court The county superintendent is a him a part of the natural business tertained by Mrs. Bellile and Mrs. easily made. Write for information. John Meland, who homesteaded it member of the Four Minute Men association he has a right to expect, and therefore Hunter at the home of Mrs. Bellile, Superior Manufacturing Co., 229-231 in the early days on the Sturgeon, and is subject to call for Now In Session a ."bread and butter" deal, and 4th avenue and 6th street, Friday No. Snelling Ave, St. Paul, Minn. but now lias a fine home and farm four minute addresses on such various to be arbitrarily, shut out under present afternoon. property at Big Falls is. here on the phases of the war as the executive war conditions is a serious blow Preaching in thp Ranier church grand jury. Deputy Sheriff Van Ettan and Policeman in Washington care to have emphasized. to men who are children of fortune Sunday at 3 p. m. (Continued from Page One.) Doherty picked up a couple in this respect. Sunday school at 2 p. m. of Bohunks at the Ranier train Saturday C. P. Swenson, one of the most Petit Jurors. The county superintendent has I To show that the publishers of successful farmers and business men night with suitcases of booze G. A. Oveson, International FaHs. been appointed county leader of the this county are not criminals and are FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH which they evidently were innocently down river is serving ^s foreman on Gust Carlson, Wildwood. work of the Boys and Girls Club in doing nothing unusual we reproduce or otherwise taking care of for C. .Kingsbury, Pastor. the grand jury from his home at Chas. Wirt, International Falls. the county by the United States department from the December Guaranteed List, Cor 9th ave. & 3rd st. Frontier. someone else who kept his identity Frank Carlson, Silverdale.* of agriculture, and as such Minnesota Editorial Association, as secret. Carl Nordland, Manitou. has general oversight of all the boys follows: Charley Nelson, Central. Jens Skilners, Gust Carlson and and girls club activities in the county. Beginning next Sunday the 13th. "The open season for the annual H. A. McCormack, International W. E. Sykes, all of whom are sue- Miss Holman, principal of the Rev. E. H. Rasmussen of Minneapo hostilities over county printing is Falls. cessful farmers in Wildwood town- Alexander Baker high school' and a There are, course, other minor lis will begin a series of Evangelistic of soon upon us. Fortunately, in most L. M. Johnson, Rauch. ship are here this week on jury ser- most competent linguist, has offered activities such as county fair work services. This series is not alone counties the publishers have demonstrated W. E. Sykes, Wildwood. vice. 'her services as an instructor in military and agriculture work in general, for the Baptist people, but for all that they possess good judgment Thos. Cobey, Clementson. and naval French. Any man county teacher's association that the who will attend. Rev. Rasmussen is and common sense, and instead Peter Kurzeck, International Falls. who has been drafted or who intends Dr. M. E. Withrow returned Sunday county superintendent by virtue a speaker worth hearing, hearing of of putting in ridiculously low bids Jos. Poquette, Rauch. to enlist is more than welcome to morning from the cities where his position is expected to take an him once is wishing to hear him that mean handling the business at D. Doll, Silverdale. he went to purchase new equipment the class which will meet each Wednesday active part in. This work is all again, and you can have the privilege. a loss, they work together and either C. A. Ekstam, International Falls. evening at 7:30 in the high to replace that which he lost in the necessary and vital in order that the take turns, rotating the business or C. Graves, Margie. litis fire. school building. Any student who government may have our best support Sunday morning services, 10 a. m. all put in a full legal bid and publish Fred Gross, International Falls. feels himself benefitted may make and that we may be able to come bible school. the printing in every paper in C. L. Pope, International Falls. Archie Paul departed Friday night such financial compensation as he out of our present war as soon as 11 a. m. preaching. the county and then divide the receipts M. J. McHugo, Margie. for Washington, D. C., to accept a!sees fit. and all money so received possible—with victory, of course. 6:30 p. m. Christian Endeavor So on some equitable basis. In Gust Holm, Ericsburg. government position. Mr. Paul has W'U be turned over to the Koochi- This work, added to the routine ciety. of: a few counties, however, there is Swan Tornquist, Clementson. been employed as a stenographer county chapter of the Red in the office work which has under it$ Idling 7:30 p. m. preaching. a squabble that can have only one Nels Mathison, Big Falls. the law office of Jevne & Norton Cross. direction fifty schools and seventy-five Come and help us in the singing. result* jiamely, to lower the standing M. P. Sarasin, Mizpah. for the past several years. teachers, and included the buy-\ A good chorus choir and they will of the newpaper profession and the T. J. Doty, International Falls. RED CROSS NOTES. ing of supplies building of buildings, need your help. publishing business in the estimate McCarthy, who was bound over For Sale or Rent—Hotel Woodland, hiring of teachers, and all the school' to the grand jury on the charge of ,°f the average level-headed business The board of directors of the local Big Fork, Minn., for sale on activities. This work is done by BAPTIST C. E. NOTES selling booze at Ray and released on Iman- Speed the day when iri' every Red Cross chapter met at the Alexander easy terms or leased for $35 month. three people—the county superintendent, bail failed to put in an appearance county 'n Minnesota we will have 28 rooms completely furnished and Baker school Sunray afternoon. the assistant county supterintendent At a recent meeting held at the so the county is ahead $600 which |a class of newspaper proprietors Rev. E. L. Heermance was bar room in connection, for particulars 1 and the clerk. Of Clark home by the C. E.'s the folto was the amount of the bail, and!who eno.u*h. broad-minded apply M. S. Nugent, Box 150, unanimously elected secretary to are b,g course, the county superintendent is V- lowing committees were appointed with the indictment hanging over enou£h and charitable enough International Falls, Minn. succeed Mrs. B. W. Bacon, resigned. also clerk of the county board work together.—Herman Roe, for the next six months, starting him he is not apt to^- return. Nor- Mrs. M. L. Elsmore, chairman of the education, and has all the correspondence thfieid, Minn."—Littlefork Times. Jan. 1, 1918: Military Relief committee reported The, five Bohunks who were arrested Ed Balmer, who is in training at relative to the business of Officers: Roy Martin, president Jefferson Barracks, Mo., writes they the donation of lumber for shelve* by Sheriff Wall at Ranier a the district. 4 inches wide and twelve feet of twine Mrs. _Floyd Clark, vice president in the supply room by the International few weeks ago with suit cases. containing are having Minnesota fall weather However, the schools of the district to wrape it up, notwithstanding that Minnie Hanson, secretary Miss Lumber company. The shelves sixty-six quarts of booze there now. He likes his work fine, are not wanting in supervision. the manufacturer had put the rolled Theede, treasurer. and never felt better in his life. His were put' in place by Mr Wnkerski plead guilty before'Judge Stanton oats in a paper box carton, sealed it There are three supervisors, besides Prayer meeting committee, Mrs. Tuesday and were fined $50 and training in the local Home guard and the manual training boys of the the director of agriculture and domestic air tight and then had covered the Martin, Mrs. Kingsbury, Mrs. Dur-' helped to get him in the 16th Co. local schools, a bolt of muslin for costs each, which was paid out of the science whose business it is label. That's going on in a million bin, Mr. Rye. surgical dressing given by Mr. Elsmore, $100 cash bail which they had put Gun Squad, almost immediately. He stores. to visit the schools and pay especial' Missionary committee, Mrs. Kingsbury, will be at the Barracks another packing boxes for the recent "P- attention to the actual school work. "It takes more time for the clerk Miss Theede, Miss Hanson. shipment given by Mr. Rifkins and month, he will also be glad, to hear to wrap the package than it does to Practically every school, is visited" a Look-out committee, Mrs. Martin, from friends. His address is Edgar same delivered by Alex Eckberjg, a SAVE STRING AND PAPER sell it. The twine and paper are minimum of two or three times a Roy Martin, Mr. Gish. L. Balmer, Jeffersoft Barracks, sewing machine loaned by Mrs. J. worth as much as his time Let year, and most of them are visited Floral committee, Donald Gish, Missouri, care of 16th Co. Gun H. Brown. The sum of $37.2i was To Re-wrap and Tie Ready-wrapped everybody carry the clean, small once a month or more. Because Roy Martin, Cecil Martin, Mr. Kingsbury. of Squad. generously raised and sent from the and Sealed Packages Is WideSpread packages that are already in pasteboard this supervision the district is able Red Cross workers at Dentaybow. Waste. and tin packages and save to get from the state as state aid Information committee, Mrs. Clark OLD SETTLERS' DANCE Bills to the.amount of $216.20 "for labor, twine and paper." $200 for each school so supervised. Roy Palmer, Lloyd Gish. yarns and sewing supplies, were allowed, Here is a suggestion which might This suggestion comes from the Press, F. V. Clark. This state aid will practically pay The annual dance of the Old Settlers' which is evidence that the profitably be adopted throughout the Public Safety commission. "Many the cost of the supervision. These Citizenship, Mr. Kingsbury, Mr. chapter is busy. Association will be held on 1 state: mickles make a muckle," runs a supervisors hand in monthly reports Messerschmidt, Mr. Gish. Wednesday, Jan. 16th at the City Mr. Wallace, representing the "I received a package yesterday Scotch proverb, and it is thus pointed stating just what they have done, Welcoming, Mr. W. E. Martin. hall. Kimpton's orchestra will ft^rnr Red Cross headquarters- a\ Minneapolis, that wtas eight inches in circumference, out one of the mickles to be and send in reports of every school^ Finance, Floyd Clark, Carl J. Neilson. ish the music. Coffee and doughnuts gave a very interesting ap^ weighed less than half a~pound, saved. yisited. So the county superintendent -will be served free, but every woman instructive talk. That aJJ interested a*d it had twenty feet of twine practically has a report aside 4 Mumps is being entertained by a is requested to bring one dozen in, Red Cross work qiight have jan. wrpped around i{. Money to loan on northern Minne* from the teacher's reports on the few of our Endeavorers. sandwiches. No formal invitations opportunity to be-., present,, the public "I went into a grocery store and sota^ lands.' condition of every school every •,% ypAt-tltoe C. E. meeting Sunday night will be sent, so please help advertise. had been invited to' attend this 'boughf a package of rolled oats. The {J- Jevne & Norton, Agents, the new officers were installed -by meeting, cltrk used one yard of payer fifteen tf International Fall*, Minn. the pastor,., Rev. C. L. Kingsbury. i-V- f',- t- A'f\ (Continued on last page). :K- .w,