INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS PAGE MVE MEMORIAL SERVICE A MOST SUCCESSFUL RED CROSS NOTES LOCAL HAPPENINGS FOR JOHN C. JOHNSON I PATRIOTIC BANQUET BETHLEHEACHURCH Koochiching County Chapter Big Falls Public Schools and Citizens A patriotic meeting was held last The Washington's birthday banquet Held Memorial for First Koochi' Thursday, Feb. 21st, in the Paul given by the men of the Methodist ching County Soldier to Lose Life. school house at Border. It was attended church last Friday evening Thos. Watson of Ray is in Duluth Ike Clark of Loman was a business by people from Border, Central was a great social and patriot success. visitor here Saturday. taking treatment for a serious attack and Frontier. The meeting was Last Monday evening a memorial of rheumatism. held for the purpose of bidding farewell About one hundred and fifty people service was held at the Big Falls E. D. Dobbs, the honey man of to the boys who are leaving for sat down to an elaborate meivu Indus, was here on business matters The W. C. T. U. will meet next consolidated school in honor of John Camp Dodge. Edwin Nelson of Border of good things. Mr. C. B. 'Kinney Tuesday, March 5th, at the home of C. Johnson, the first Koochiching Monday. was presented with a Liberty was the master of ceremonies and county soldier to sacrifice his life in Mrs. Norman Brokaw, 808 3rd street. Bond by the Farmers' club in appreciation presided with tact and dignity. his country's cause. Cedar Buyer Hall for the T. M. of the part he has taken in Attorneys Langland, Brown, jevne, Partridge company at Mizpah was Swan Sundin spent a few days here John C. Johnson, who liJtd spe .t club work. Rev. C. L. Cowan and Professor practically all of his life at Big Falls, here over Sunday. this week looking after his property The speakers of the evening were Mclntire enthused all present with Edgar L. Heermance, Pastor enlisted in the forestry regiment an:! interests. He is now living in St. Supt. D. B. Jewell, H. D. Records, eloquent addresses on patriotism. lost his life in the torpedoing of the Geo.. A. Scmon, the Mizpah merchant, Paul. "Pilgrim's Progress" will be the the agriculturist for the unorganized rs. Norman Brokaw gave a reading Tuscania while on his way to France. subject Sunday evening at 7:30. Pictures was here to see the boys go school district, and Miss Cecilia to the delight of all. The school house assembly room away to Camp Dodge. Attorney W. V. Kane left Sunday illustrating" Bunyan's famous Anderson, rural school supervisor. Mrs. Geo. N. Millard sang "America, was crowded. Rev. O. Belsaas of Littlefork for St. Paul to appear before Governor T. allegory. The Sundav following we A A It was decided af this meeting to .. My Country," very sweetly and begjn Ben Hur presided and delivered a M. C. Paul of Northome and A. B. Burnquist in behalf of the organize a branch of the Koochiching as to arouse increased loyalty. suitable address. Paul of Big Falls visited with their suspended officials. County chapter of the Red Cross. Mona Kaneen gave in her usual Patriotic and sympathetic addresses Morning worship at 11. Morning sister, Mrs. Geo. P. Watson, over About fifteen members were taken manner her favorite song, 'Sleep, Little were also delivered by Rev. Edw. Louis Sher, Frank Green and F. topics during Lent: "The Qualities Sundav. in and several more are expected to Baby of Mine." W. Key.es attended the furniture and Kaneen and Rev. Knutsen of this of Christ." This Sunday, "His Faithfulness." join in the near future. Mrs. C. P. The sociability and increased patriotism city. iss Katherine Rauscher, who is hardware dealers' convention in Swenson of Frontier was elected of this occasion cannot easily Good music was rendered by a Minneapolis last week. one of the good teachers at Big chairman, Mrs. John Vaghts of Frontier be forgotten, and we V.ope to hear special choir. Sunday school at 10. Falls, spent the week end wiht her secretary and Mrs. George soon again from these gentlemen It was appropriately suggested Christian Endeavor at 6:45. Two good houses for rent in midway folks here. Vaghts of Border treasurer. who made this social patriotic gathering that a memorial tablet be placed in addition, with all the ground for This is not the first Red Cross possible. gardening anyone may want. the new school house in honor of The Ladies Aid society has elect- FOR SALE—Two good cows, one ivork that lias been done ,n th.s com- American State Bank, Ranier, the young man who obtained all his officers for he comi as registered and one good grade. mumty. Socials have been held ami INTERNATIONAL LENTEN education at the Big Falls school, follcnvs President Mrs Jame M7 Dr. R. H. Monahan upwards of $60 has been raised toj „. L. Heer- REVIVAL SERVICES and was the first from this county Watso Mrs E International Falls. Money to loan 011 northern Minnesota to give his life in service for his I """I -Mrs. Harvey Mil- VS Wh a g0 ma ce The churches of Fort Frances com- countrv. chell. Gilbert Borgen came irom one lands. After the meeting closed a pie so- menced a series of Lenten revival Jevne & Norton, Agents, of tlie company's camps near Craig services last Sunday. Large numbers' was taken in. The cia wa ie International Falls, Minn. E. B. FISHER ARRESTED Saturday to bid his brother Sorph- tf FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH attend and great enthusiasm ,,-e- '"feting was well attended and after eus Borgen of Dentaybow good bye. C. L. Kingsbury, Pastor. HERE FOR DISLJVA -TY wishing the boys good luck and God The many friends of the former Cor. 9th Ave. and 3rd St. a The services this week are being! everyone departed for their eed Mrs. Geo. Mc Craith will oe inlerested Abstracts and titles to all property 11 a. m. Preaching service. Topic, Last Saturday E. B. Fisher, superintendent homes. held in the Baptist church. SUext in the news of her wedding to in Koochiching county furnished by of the M. D. & \V.. 'vas "Ancient and Modern Progress" Officers elected at Wavland are Win. Garland of Minneapolis a week Sunday afternoon at 2:30 a great, the Koochiching County Abstract Co.. arrested.on a charge of having made mass meeting for men only 11 bej^ ie( Benedict, piesident, Mrs. Hei ago. Official Abstractors, International ermon Topic. "The Dreaded statements tending to discourage held in the Presbyterian i. rcli.! Montgomery, vice president bert Falls, Minn. Lion enlistments. He was released on $500 Sunday evening and lUrr.'.? n-xt »ecictary Mrs. F. Pugli Deckne FOR SALE Eggs for hatching. Pure preliminary hear­ Jn the mnrnjng at ck)Se of son !r! cash hai] aiK his week the services will be held in the 'easuiei. FOR SALE—Buckeye Coal Burning. Bred S. C. W. Leghorns and R. C. S ing set to come before Judge Palmer Gemmell has turned member__ 111 Methodist church. Brooder. Half of present price. Anconas. ed. in the municipal court today ships for the week and Mizpah ,._j 75.' The pastors are assisted by a sue A. L. Knapp, A. L. Knapp, 10 a. Bible school. 111. P. O. 694. .! P. O. 694. cessful and well known evangelist, ee UP- AVIATION AND ENGINEERS Wad: I^'kiys in receiving subscriptions Rev. R. H. Whiteside, and I i:30 Christian Endeavor. OFFERS GOOD CHANCES I to the magazine are not due to this Osia Lessard of Ranier volunteer-! Fitzgerald and Johnson have preacher and sweet singer. lire machinery for the new sawmill 05 The people of International Falls ed for army service Saturday with !off,cc or to the ot1lce in (iard Prayer service and Bible The opportunities for men who are very urgently and cordially in- V. In spite of the fact that the the ground at Ericsburg and are the consent of the draft board and Wednesday evening. have any experience whatever with vited to cooperate in these services h*ci i]ti°n list numbei ovei a Sl, building a good foundation for it. 1 left with the contingent Sunday. He Choir rehearsal Fridav eveninc gas engines, or as mechanics, chauffeurs, They have a good supply of logs 011 which are held everv evening wit,. mi,,ion an(1 a half ur 'W hopes to soon be with his brother handy men, vulcanizers and the exception of Saturdavs .. 7 45.! v™"*! hand. ,na,led w,t]lni two af in France. FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL many other allied trades, are unus,ual When the services close ai Fort received by the chapter. 1 mone ,s CHURCH these davs. It takes about fiitv Frances thev will commence in In- congestion local snelline contests are being Carl Carl Kehn.,,ot Relin of Lind'ford Lmdtord was was here here a a a 1 1 i.ot-cu opening such men for each aeroplane 111 Corner 8th Ave. and 5th Street. ternational Falls and wi"! continue magazine mail all over the count-j riday and Saturday settling up his eld this week throughout the coun-irridav and Saturdav settling up his I'us.wcctv & 1 1 service, and as this country is preparing Edward Kaneen, Pastor. business affairs prior to leaving with until Easter or beyond. 1 ty schools so as to select a representative Strangers Made Welcome. to send twenty-thousand Red Crosses are in demand, and the rest of the patriots who have from each school for the fliers to France itmay be seen what will be during the war and long af-j SONG CONTEST been selected for military county contest to be held here the strvice.^^ ai- mechanics it will take I lie subject of the morning service ,ter it is over. Applicants must be re-: ni rfom our countv. second of March. at will be "Unseen Forces." to keep the machines in order. 11 gistered nurses between and 21 40. The Fifth District Federation of 1 I The wages are good, the conditions Women's Clubs offers $25.00 for Start your training now BOARD AND ROOM—Just opened FOR RENT—A nine-roomed, twostory a I 1 he new song books tor the coining excellent, and opportunities will be tin a windav flag 1 your, up new at 220 2nd avenue. Board and ... ,i-i patriotic, song that may be used as tenement house. $15 for five Lenten revival services will be used iven tor men with aptitude and abil- ... home' Membershins ran 1 securedi. Minnesota womeni" ,IHf .w inoei snips can 1 room or board without room by 'the a state song by rooms down stairs and $14 for four in the evening. 1 here will be bap- ity to receive commissions and be-,!' week or month -Pe'tej Joiners.,. Prop in their meetings and conventions. at following places. p'snril service mid the toni- 1I1 roojgj? Up Stair^i.E.nluij"e L. ,St. Pet^" come flyers and observers. 1 I 1\ 1. 1 111i I 0 ll (l ll 101} I I I IH ollowing conditions must bel J- Dot}, phone ol/, liui- S09^-,8th street, 1 17-27 12'27-4t 1' The addr Lh 1 rue Spirit of Apply army recruiting station. International ill son's Confectionery: Holler's Confectionerv observed: Loyalty." Services at 7:30. Falls. and K. O. Fos'se. 1. Composer shall have been a City Clerk Patterson is busy this! -Miss Lou Graham, manner 'f the Mrs. M. L. Elsemore of the Mili- resident of Minnesota for at least week registering the aliens of our 'ladies' department of lite U. Cai I Sunday school at a. m. Classes HIGH SCHOOL NOTES 10 two vears committee spent some tary rel city, of whom there is a surprisingly & Co. store, returned from for all ages. 2. Song shall be of one or two|*' Cioss headquai ters nie a large number. Last week 21 alien! a three weeks' purchasing trip to Reported by Arthur Shapira verses with refrain. ie nort lern division when in Germans were registered by Post-j eastern cities for the new spring A special kindergarten Sundav On our Liberty Day assembly t.n 3. Text must be original and in- ^Ii nii eapolis last week. Mrs. Else- master Nightengale. 1 stock. school is conducted for the little pupils were pleased to hear a talk more personally inspected much of clude the word "Minnesota" more folks. Be sure and send your children. delivered by Mr. Miner. He spoke the work in the inspection and shipping Tomorrow C. B. Lang, the state than once. Mr. and Mrs. Lander Larson and Mothers are invited to come "Germany's Preparedr.ee for the departments and found that landj representative, and County Surveyor 4. Music may be original or some family of the Forest Inn were called with them. World Conflict. well known tune, NOT copyrighted, done by the Koochiching Co- Rose are going to select cer wor to Rochester last Fr•««*.• hv the The basket ball game, played between untv chapter compares very favor-1 tain tracts in section 36. near Rev, so arranged as to fit the text, and serious illness of their daughter The Junior church service is held the Eveletli and our local ably with york from various parts to be cleared and plowed under the harmonized for four parts. Florence, who underwei an opeiation every Sunday afternoon at 2:30. team, was a fast one. At the end of of the state. state land revolving fund act. 5. As the district hopes to secure fo- appendicitis. the first half tlve score was I'i to The committee 011 militarv relief! this song for use at the next Bien- Epworth League at 6:45. Topic, in favor of Eveletli. \t 1 he enl oH 111 tavor ot fcveteth. \t the en oH Miave decided to wear uniform.: in ^vonu i.eague ai .to. 1 op We acknowledge a pleasant visit: Don't forget to attend the last numfrom n-« nial. manuscripts must be 111 he! "Sunrome Sarrifir^" 1 (.A k,. axt leciaen to tai u,,ltorms 111 thc the second halt the s-: .re was 18 tot, [workroom supreme saci ince. i.ed b\ uy Otto Lenipmen who has ajber of the lyceunt conrse Tuesda^sood i'- a 1 1- hands of the committee not later Fmpr^n 3» IT l." in favor of Eveleth 1 A prelnnm- .... 1 1m 1 c-merson. 1 st I ithan April 1, 1918. I l-ourteen workers made 102 dress- farm on Rapid River. He was! March 5tb, at the Grand. The best. .1, -,.ii arv game game was was play played h-?tv een trie .... .!• .1 uuu 1arv 1 6. Manuscripts shall be received I i"gs at the surgical dressing- de- here Thursday for physical examina-1 has been kept till the last. It is a .icic 1 uuiaviAjr tv 1 1 seventh and eigmh gr-nctes. 1 he sev- Mrs. McGivney will entertain the by MAIL only. -partment Monday. tion before the draft board rand left ['lecture by O. D. McKeever 011 "The! Ladies Aid society at her home 011 enth grade was victorious with a •7. Manuscripts shall contain 11011de-plume with the rest of the boys Sunday jSunny Side of Life." Next Tuesday. 6th street and 10th avenue Friday score of 15 to 13. We s'i to thank only, accompanied by sealed night. LAUREL RED CROSS CLAIMS afternoon. All ladies are cordially the citizens for the support the Gustafson and oh 11 son returiie' envelope with composer's own 1 invited. gave to our high school team. OLDEST WORKING MEMBER name inside. Manuscripts to be re-, J. E. Sullivan and family, "wlno for 'from Ray "last night where they At the close of the basket iball the past three years have done good! have been figuring 011 moving the turned must be accompanied by com- Preaching services at the Ranier game the two teams and some of The Laurel branch claim that the work 011 the comity poor fram, mov-jold school house from Ray to the poser's address and stamps to cover "J rlmr^li ot 3 their friends spent the balance of 1 have the oldest working member lclu,lcl1 at 0 0 ed Monday to the Westerdahl farm, Chamberlain homestead on tbe south 1, -.'postage. evening at Kenneth Speelman'. the Red Cross in Koochiching county which is on the Canadian, side oppo-'west quarter of section 23-69-22, f° i] ()f 8. Composition accepted shall be- lomi onie le by the newly young people in the person of Mrs. E. C. Paquii I Special musi* 0 1 site the mouth of hLeitflit oeET school purposes in that district, the: come the property of the 1-ifth Dis-i .. ipanized rlimV The new ch'ircii danced and all joined in a song festival ot Laurel. Mrs. rs. Pacium Paqum is is 83 83 vears vear an 7p cnon site the mouth of the Littlefork river, new location being more central. trict without reserve imitation. .. 1 l-i 1 vn- 11 be used. Ice cream and cake were •served. young, and delights in doing work I n-N mnals 9. The song committee Everybody hatl a good time. 1 1 so so a re a ANNOUNCEMENT Prosper LaChapelle of Big halls the privilege ot withholding prize ., 1 ti,- 1 i- 1 Some of the high school girls are the verv very best best turned turned 111. in, and and Mrs. Mr tnis chuich cnurcn dedicated neaicatecl a scrvic. 1 IIIIS money 111 case manuscripts submit who recently sold his homesteam planning to accompany the team toi Paquin sends with each pair an ori-!^ S Sunday with eight stars in a as Mr. A. E. Wayborn. designer of ^ted shall be unanimously voted 'arm for over $7,000, and his son A!-: 1 1 1 'i 1 -i Eveleth. The game -will be plave.l iginal verse or cheery message. honor of the boys who have gone 1 hert, paid the Press office a pleasant. high class tailoring, will be at th •worthy" by the committee. Marc3 ??nA At Christmas time Mrs. Paquin i^ rom Ranier to serve their corntry. visit while passing through our city Rex Hotel^with his big line oMm-j* Manuscripts should be sent to Mrs. T[ lgl sh ni class are stuf received the following greeting fromj on their way to Saskatchewan to ported and domestic woolens, fromj I A. F. Owen. 3437 Park avenue. Minneapolis, t- 1 1 1 i' h'gh school speller. a club in southern Minnesota, of! Sunday school at 2. 1 a 31exv Feb. 27 to March o. 0 take up homesteads or purchase Minn. Sn 'he nigh school orchestra plavedi which she is a member: Office hours from 10 to 12 a. 1 Committee: Mrs. A. F. Owen. farms there. at the city hall Sunday afternoon in To "beat the Dutch" 'and 2 to 4 p. tn. or by appointment. chairman Mrs. Weed Munro, Mrs. BAPTIST honor of the men drafted for the We're very much Wm McPhail. Manager R. W. King left, 'last CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR I service. Bernie Schulz and Howard In league with Uncle Sam. OTTO-NINNEMAN NOTES night to purchase a full line of men's Magladry. who left with the contin-l But take the time MAY BUY HAY FROM wear and furnishings for the coming gent, were formerly pupils of the local To send this rhyme, The monthly business meeting spring and summer season for the Last Wednesday week. Miss Grace THE SAFETY BOARD schools. Their names are now 011 Inquiring was held Monday evening at the O. M. Carr & Co. store. The rapid Otto of our city was united in matrimony our honor roll. If there are any others HOW Robertson home on 6th street. The growth of this good store has necessitated W. A. Ninneman of The department of marketing of we would like to know their YOU attendance was not large but such more frequent purchasing Milwaukee,/W|j5i, by Rev. Warford the Minnesota Public Safety commission names. AM? good reports were handed in that trips than in past years. at Bemidji. The bride was accompanied has sent notice that it has Many pupils were absent Monday To this Mrs. Paquin sent the fol-|the meeting was soon put in a glowlowing by her mother and the groom hay and straw' for shipment to parties because of illness. Richard Romens reply: ing attitude. There were three 11 e\ Frank Hopper, one of the earliest by E. H. Jerard. in this territory who may be in was one of those being stricken with We're well and husky, thank members voted into the society, settlers near. Craig, died' of heart disease Mr. and. Mrs. £iinneman left that need-of feed. The commission is measles. you, dear, which makes a totol of 31 members. at the Northern Minnesota evening lo visit 'her father in Dakota, handling cars almost daily from the The civics class has received new And very much alive up here. The social and music committee hospital last Thursday night, aged after which they will visit his twin cities. The hay and straw is text books. We're working hard from morn are contemplating another social in 65 years. Dr. J. P. Chance, who is a relatives in Wisconsin and then graded by the state inspector, weighed Thursday, the twenty-eighth, the till night, the near future which we .pe wilC brother-in-law to deceased, accompanied make their home at Tulsa, Okla. by the state weighmaster, and it Browning and Eureka societies will To "beat the Dutch" and win be a big success. the remains to Delano, the The bride, who is a daughter of is seen to that the prevailing market give a program at 2:30. Everyone is the fight After the business was ar reted former home. Deceased was highly Mr. Henry Otto, has spent most of price is obtained on all cars. The cordially invited. For Honor, Freedom and the refreshments were served which insisted regarded by all who knew him. her life in our city, was educated in marketing committee says that it The boys of the high school are Right. of sandwiches, coffe.' and a our schools and is very highly regarded. can fill all orders to parties in this very busy collecting paper throughout And if need' comes, as need most excellent dessert, the name of Vice President S. W. Backus of The groom was a paper maker territory at the lowest figure. the entire building. there may. which we cannot recall, but which the M. & O. Power company returned here a few years ago and boarded The high school girls are divided We'll even work till break of we will call "nervous pudding." on Sunday from a visit with his father, at the Koochiching hotel when YOU ARE INVITED TO RIFKIN'S into five groups for Junior Red Criss day, account of its unsubstantial foundation. President E. W. Backus, in it was operated by Mr. and Mrs. work. The girls are 110 wworking or to see the Yes. we're in league with Uncle In other words it looked as if New York state, and it is gratifying GPtto. He was well liked and has evidently NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED hospital bed shirts. Sam. it might run away any moment, but to hear him report that his general kept in close touch with The ladies of the Red Cross have Ladies Suits. Coats, Skirts. Waists Doing our "bit," it didn't, it didn't have the chance. condition is much improved, although a fe\v intimate friends here even after and Dresses. Xobby Footwear. Winter their surgical dressing station in YOU The press committee wishes to it will be some little time before he'went away. the hihg school library. Coats and Skirts at reduced prices. BET thank the family in hehalf Robertson he will be able to return to active Best wishes accompany the hapoy L. Rifkin, WE of the society so kindly offering for work again in our midst. pair from their many friends here. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PRESS International Falls. AM their home the societv. to v-