Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, December 28, 1906

Jens Peter Russell has been busy this week at installing a large steam boiler at the Academy, a boiler of sufficient capacity to properly heat that institution.

It is reported that the central office of the telephone company will soon be removed from its present quarters to the upper story of Theo. Aune’s new building. The always pleasant and obliging telephone girls will certainly have no objection to this proposed change in office location.

Martin Ofsthun and family of Surry, Ward County, N.D., came Sunday evening to spend the holiday season among relatives and friends in this county. They were passengers on board the ill-fated Soo train which jumped the track at Enderlin, N.D. Mr. Ofsthun was riding in the coach in which so many were killed or wounded, only a few minutes before the accident took place. One of his seat mates was instantly killed and another was seriously wounded.

Personal mention of a few of the many who have come home to spend the glad Christmas time at the fireside of home and friends:

Mr. and Mrs. P.P. Johnson have had the pleasure during the holidays of entertaining their son Viggo, who is engaged in then practice of law at Bismarck, N.D., their daughter Dagny, teacher in the schools at Brooten, also their relative Trygve Wegge, who occupies a clerical position in the Swedish-American bank at Minneapolis.

Louis Irgens came home to enjoy the comforts of the parental fireside during the Christmas season. Louis has been employed on a farm in Northern Canada during the past summer. He thinks Canada is a good country, but he does not fully approve of the prevailing custom of requiring hired men tot work eighteen hours each day in order to be entitled to their salary.

Miss Tulibelle Kroshus who is filling the birch-wielding position in one of the rural schools of S.D., is partaking of flat-bread and “lutefisk” at her parental board.

Carl Wollan, hardware merchant at Kermit, N.D., came last Saturday morning to spend a week or two among his many relatives and friends. According to reliable reports, Carl is becoming wealthy in the land of wheat and blizzards and is correspondingly glad that he heeded the advice of the immortal Greely.

Arnold Benson who is engaged in amassing a fund of practical information at the department of the state university located at St. Anthony Park, is another Christmas home comer. Not alone are his parents and other relatives glad to see him, but several of his admiring lady friends are practically overjoyed to have him with them once more.

Autobiography of a Family Man: “For the first twenty-one years of my life I was known as the son of my mother, for the next thirty as the husband of my wife, and for the last ten years as the father of my daughter. I claim, therefore, to be a family man.”

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, December 21, 1906

The Bass Ponds at the Glenwood Hatchery are Completed

St Paul, Dec 8, 1906

My dear editor, At the session of 1903 a bill was put through the House and Senate providing for a second fish hatchery to be located at Glenwood, Minnesota. The bill carried an appropriation of $20,000, but when the matter came before the Appropriation Committee of the house the item was left out, and only through the efforts of Senator Ward, who was a member of the sub-committee of the House and Senate, the $20,000 was restored. In 1904 negotiations were started and a sight secured and contracts let for suitable buildings. A cottage for the superintendent, a pike perch hatching house of the most modern type capable of hatching, without crowding, three hundred million eggs, a trout house turning out a million eggs also a barn and ice house. Still our great need was for bass ponds to make the hatchery complete, and at the 1905 session of the legislature they appropriated $15,000 for that work. The ponds are now completed and will be a great addition to the facilities that the Game and Fish Commission have for turning out fry. During the last year one million trout fry were distributed and eighteen million six hundred and twenty-five thousand walleyed pike, a very good beginning for a new hatchery.

Glenwood spring water has gained a wide reputation for its clearness and purity. The village supply for all purposes is taken from the springs in the hills northeast of town, 170 feet above Minnesota Avenue. The first water system was constructed in 1884. The supply at that time was taken from a single spring. It was kept free from impurities by means of a strainer and a tank. An additional supply in a large reservoir was drawn upon through an automatic valve in case of fire.

No changes in the system were made until 1901. In an election on August 2, 1901, sixty-four votes were cast; sixty-two in favor of improving the water system, and only one ballot was cast against the proposition. On August 3, the village council passed the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $15,000 for the work. The reservoir which was built is 87 feet long, 25 feet wide and 10 feet deep and has a capacity of 150,000 gallons. It is built of concrete cement. The wall is four feet thick at the bottom and two feet at the top. It is covered with a shingle roof.

The improvements to the water works during the summer of 1906 cost about $900. Those who were acquainted with the condition of the reservoir before these improvements were made who have inspected the present condition of the system realize that the improvements are of great importance to the village both because of the larger supply of water that can be drawn upon and because of the better facilities to furnish the homes in this village with pure water. Credit for the improvements should be given to the present council, the members of which are O.J. Johnson, Andrew Lund, E. Koefod, J.H. Stinson and Geo. S. Blood.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, December 14, 1906

J.A. Olson, manager of the Standard Lumber Co., at Starbuck, boarded the east bound train yesterday afternoon. He will spend the winter with his folks at Linn Grove, Iowa and will return to Starbuck in the spring. B.H. Holte accompanied him to this place.

Posters are out announcing a wrestling match at Benson for Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, at 8:30, between C.E. Hallett of this place and G.A. Gilbertson of Benson. This exhibition will be given at O.P. Johnson’s hall. The match will be strictly contested on its merits. An admission of fifty cents will be charged.

A basket and fish pond social will be given in the school house in district No. 33 in Minnewaska, on Thursday evening, Dec. 20th. After the baskets are sold and the fish have been caught, games will be played. All are cordially invited to come and have a good time. The proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the school.

The students at the Academy enjoyed an extra holiday this week on account of some accident to the boiler.

Ole Braaten and Ludwig Vindedahl had the pleasure of visiting our neighboring town Sedan last Monday. On this trip they transacted business at Nels Heidahl’s store, one of the most popular establishments in Sedan.

Say, boys and girls, don’t forget to attend the Christmas tree in school house Dist. No. 90, December 23 in the evening. A very good program will be rendered. Now don’t forget the date. Be sure to come, as this will be one of the best programs rendered at any Christmas tree. Miss Hannah Dalager is the leader.

Leo Torguson and Theo. Syverson were planning on going to Glenwood on Sunday but something got in their way. Too bad for you boys!

Chippewa Falls weather of the last week: Rain. Snow. Sunshine. Strong wind. “Men vi faar vel talle det.” (But we might as well take it.)

It is reported that some of our youngsters have already hung up their stockings. They undoubtedly believe in the policy “The early bird catches the worm.”

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, December 7, 1906

Royally Entertained

The Y.P.S. of St. John’s Congregation had Interesting Meeting at Home of Conrad Syverson. Last Sunday the Young People’s Society was royally entertained by the very hospitable Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Syverson of New Prairie. Despite the sleet and rain a great number of young people arrived early in the afternoon and went right to work to enjoy themselves in the cozy home. A literary program, perhaps even above the average in quality was given, consisting of recitations by Inga Hippe and Sigvard Spangrud and speeches by Mrs. Rev. Forde and Carl Lingen. Mr. Lingen delivered a short and well prepared speech on friendship, pointing out to those present that nobody can get along without a friend, from a materialistic point of view, easier than a farmer. Yet the independent farmer perhaps needs friends more than anybody else, or at least just as much, to help shape and mould his character. Mrs. Forde first made some remarks to the St. Johannes society, commending the feeling of unity and stick-to-it-iveness that has been shown by the society, pointing out some good results of its work and contrasting it with the way some young people foolishly spend their time and incidentally undermine their characters. After pointing out to the young men of the society some of their duties as members of a Christian congregation, she devoted the rest of her time to a clear and concise discussion of the question of education showing deep thought and practical understanding. After the literary program, baskets were sold to the highest bidders, prices ranging all the way from 35 cents to $3.00. After doing away with the contents of the well filled baskets, games were played til a very late hour when the enthusiastic young folks took leave of their entertaining host and hostess.

The firm name of L.H. Berry, of the second hand store will hereafter be L.H. Berry & Son, Mr. Berry having associated his son Herman with him in the business. By the moving of Henry Paulson into the little room next to the Chicago Store, Mr. Berry has more room and will carry a larger stock of furniture hereafter.

Hans Gorder’s new home was completed just in time for Thanksgiving. The house is equipped with modern improvements.

The farmers here have been making good use of the fine sleighing we had in hauling grain to market and bringing home coal and wood as fuel for a six months winter.

Gorder’s, Hegg’s, Ranum’s and Erlandson’s young people were entertained at the cozy home of Erland Holen of Lowry Thanksgiving eve.

A jolly crowd of young people gathered on Pike Lake to skate Sunday evening. Everybody went home satisfied that they had had a fine time.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, November 30, 1906

Bruno, M.F. Nugent’s big New Foundland dog, died Sunday afternoon. There is not doubt that he was poisoned. The dog was a great favorite and will be missed by many in this village. The Herald will give a year’s subscription to anyone who will give information which will lead to the capture of the guilty parties.

The contract for the glass for the new Congregational church as been given to Jon G. McNutt, representing Ford Bros. of Minneapolis.

On Monday evening the Literary and Musical Club practiced “Belshazzar” for the first time. All seem to agree that it is fully as good as “Queen Esther” and are entering into the practice with a spirit that counts. After this there will be regular practice every Monday evening and all members should make a special effort to be present at every meeting. All who are interested in the musical club should help make the cantata a success this year.

For Sale: Feed mill and flour exchange covering two lots in center of Glenwood. 15 horsepower engine. Good mill and location. For particulars address L.L. Nerlien, Minneapolis.

The noiseless schoolboy, or girl either, is an impossibility, but the board of education has eliminated a good deal of the racket by putting rubber cushions on the stairs.

Ole and Albin Braaten have drilled a well for Erick Hoium. They finished their drilling last Saturday at a depth of 42 feet. Anybody needing a well should call on Braaten, the well driller.

The ladies of the Congregational church will hold their annual sale of useful and fancy articles in the Guild Room on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 4. A supper will be served on Wednesday evening.

Letter from Pope County Boy. New England, N.D., Nov. 7, 1906

Dear Editor: Please send my Herald to New England, N.D.

I have my house built now and am practicing cooking whenever I have any time to spare. Bowman county is being settled very fast and it seems as if everyone that filed last spring and summer are coming back to hold their claims. All the land is taken in the neighborhood of my claim and the little sod shacks are getting more numerous every day. The last survey made by the Milwaukee Railroad Co. for their coast extension runs about half a mile north of my claim. By next flal we hope to hear the trains whistling past here. A week ago last Sunday there was an awful prairie fire north of here. It burnt a strip 12 miles wide and about 100 miles long. One woman burned to death and several others had to be taken to the hospital at Dickinson.

With best wishes for your success, I am your friend, HERMAN N. JOHNSHOY.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, November 23, 1906

The Glenwood orchestra furnished music at the ball at Brooten last Friday evening. The ball was given by Mr. and Mrs. John Bohmer and the members of the orchestra say it is one of the finest of its kind that they have had the opportunity to attend.

Bernt Brantsag is here on a visit with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Christen Arntson of Chippewa Falls. He is now holding a claim in Williams County, N.D., and is a neighbor of Mikal Glasoe and other Pope County people. Last summer Mr. Brantsag was married to one of his neighbor girls who is also in possession of one of Uncle Sam’s quarter sections of land. He speaks highly of the prospects of the country in which he is located and says that land is worth as much as $3000 per quarter section, but there are few who are willing to sell even at that price. The majority of the settlers are there to stay and expect to develop it into one of the best farming regions in the West.

Ole Ranum had both bones below the knee fractured one morning last week while caring for his horse. The broken bones were set by Dr. Eberlin. Mr. Ranum is doing well under the circumstances.

O.B. Hog, sign painter, has located permanently at Glenwood. He is ready to do any kind of work in this line. He is located at the Glenwood Music Co. and in addition to his own work he will also assist P.A. Kroshus in the sale of pianos.

A.G. Englund went to Minneapolis on Wednesday to secure cars to transport the large amount of wheat on hand in the elevators at Starbuck. All the elevators are filled and the grain men get only an occasional car to remove the large supply.

There is a great deal of talk about the proposed cooperative store in Starbuck. Opinions as to the benefits of a farmers store vary, but all agree that it is safe to “vende skraaen” more than once before taking a share in it.

Our genial friend Knute Aaberg was buying cattle and hogs in this locality one day last week. Mr. Aaberg is a man who believes in paying the right prices for stock and hogs and as a consequence he handles more cattle than any other buyer.

The Musical and Literary Society meets Monday evening in the high school building for the first rehearsal of the cantata. The books are here and ready for distribution.

Chester Butler gave a birthday party Tuesday to his host of friends in Sedan. Ice cream was served and a pleasant time was had by everybody.

Nelson and Kirkwold have finished threshing for this fall. It has been a long season for them on account of the changeable weather, and now that winter has set in, they are all happy that it is over.

Lars Hendrikson from Rolling Forks was out in Blue Mounds last week looking for a hired girl.

Syver Tollefson has leased the Mickel O. Lien farm for the ensuing year. This is connection with his former farm will give him all kinds of work during the busy seasons.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, November 16, 1906

On Tuesday, Nov. 13th the cornerstone of the new Congregational church was laid. The services were very interesting. In spite of the stormy weather a large number had gathered at the opera house at three o’clock in the afternoon to attend the services. Rev. Dr. Merrill of Minneapolis who was also present at the ordination of Rev. Porter delivered the main address of the afternoon. His address was replete with beautiful sentiments. Rev. Paske of Alexandria in his address spoke words of great encouragement to the congregation in their large undertaking. After the last number of the program of exercises was sung, the audience repaired to the church grounds where the ceremony of laying the cornerstone took place. The exercises in connection with this ceremony consisted of reading of contents of the cornerstone. These included: Constitution of the church, copy of the Gopher Press containing acceptance of plans of new church, copy of Gopher Press containing announcement of laying of cornerstone, copy of The Herald for Nov. 9, copy of the Minneapolis Journal for Nov. 13, New Testament, photo of pastor, coins of 1906, list of church officers and officers of Sunday school and other societies, copy of Nov. number of New York Outlook, and business envelop of Commercial Club.

The work on this beautiful new structure has been accomplished under the leadership of Rev. Geo. Porter. The general committee in charge of the erection of the church was elected at the annual meeting of the congregation in the first part of the year. It consists of the following members: W.J. Carson, C.P. Reeves, C.A. Fjelstad, P. Peterson, M. Ward, W.A. Simonton, G.W. Thacker, I.T. Woodruff, F.T. McElhoes, E.D. Staples, Geo. S. Blood, Fred Calmeyer, W. F. Dougherty and Geo. E. Porter. The plans of the new building were drawn by H.F. Gauger, of St. Paul. The contract was let to J.H. Olson of Willmar.

The congregation and its pastor are to be congratulated on the work already accomplished. The project is a great one and has meant to the pastor and members of the congregations much hard work and many sacrifices. Their satisfaction will be in knowing that they are giving the village of Glenwood a structure of which it can be justly proud.

Sometimes one has more flowers piled on his coffin and grave than he ever had given him in all his life. We want our flowers while we are living. The dead are past all that. If we would do good let us do it while we are alive to those who are living.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, November 9, 1906

Mrs. Gust Swenson and children of Starbuck left for Williams Co., N.Dak., where she will keep house for her brothers, Edward and Otto Glasoe who are each holding a homestead claim.

The window displays at Thacker Bros. store are attracting much attention. This week’s arrangement of pumpkin vines and pumpkins, cut from paper, together with an artistic display of shirts and shirtwaists is particularly pleasing and is a credit to the designer, J. Walter Johnson.

Henry H. Aslakson and family have moved to Benson where he has bought a fine house. He has a good position at the new depot.

Alexandria: Hog cholera is epidemic in the southern part of Hudson township. More than 200 hogs have died since last July and as many more are suffering from the disease.

Superintendent G.C. Torguson has recently issued an annual report of the public schools in this county. The report contains a great deal of valuable information. We publish below a part of the introduction to the report to give the people of the county an idea of what it contains:

The total enrollment for the county is 3416. The number entitled to apportionment is 2757. As the apportionment money for every pupil was $3.91, the schools of our county lost $2576.69 during the past year on account of pupils who did not attend school 40 days. The teacher’s salary has been steadily increasing the past few years. Many of our rural schools are paying first grade teachers $50 per month. We have more High school and Normal graduates teaching in our schools now than ever before. The annual report of 1905 shows 46 while the 1906 report has 60.

The hunter’s moon is the full moon next following the harvest moon, which is itself the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. At the period of the hunter’s moon, the full moon (which is necessarily opposite the sun) is at that point in the ecliptic near enough to Aries to make an extremely small angel with the earth when rising. On that account there are several successive nights during the October full moon when the rising is nearly at the same hour. In some cases the difference is only a half hour in four nights. In old times the harvest moon was supposed to be a special provision of the Almighty to allow the husbandman to care for his grain, and when it was noticed that the October moon also gave more than the normal amount of light, someone named it the hunter’s moon, arguing that it was a special interposition of Providence to prolong the day in order that the nimrod could do better execution.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, November 2, 1906

Blair and Blair announce their annual cattle sale for Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 10 o’clock a.m. The sale will be held at Willow Lawn Stock Farm, five miles northwest of Glenwood. Registered shorthorns and red polled cattle will be offered. The advertise for sale one registered shorthorn herd bull, five years old, eight registered shorthorn cows, five years old, safe in calf, eight registered shorthorn bulls from eight to eighteen months old, one red poll bull, three young red poll cows, in calf, three yearling red poll heifers, one Hereford bull calf and twelve head of unregistered shorthorns. Free lunch will be served on the grounds.

Few realize the amount of traffic done at the Soo. Mr. Risley, the foreman of the round house, informs us that the payroll to the workmen at the round house for month of October amounted to $1835.34. As many as fifty engines a day come in and are sent out. On Wednesday fifteen engines were started out from Glenwood.

Lakeshore Property. Rev. O.J. Kvale of Orfordville, Wis., has bought 50 acres of lakeshore property on the south of the inlet and Shallow Pond from P. Peterson and Thornton. Rev. Kvale intends to build a cottage in the spring and stay here for a couple of months next summer. About 50 people will come down from North Dakota next summer to stay in Camp Comfort. The Camp Comfort property has been platted, as has also the lakeshore property on the north and west shore. It appears as if the time has come for a boom. Other lakes throughout the state not by any means as beautiful as Lake Minnewaska are studded with cottages and lots which are sold for 5 times the price asked in Glenwood. When the much talked of summer hotel is built and people will get a chance to see what we have to offer, the population of Glenwood during the summer months will be increased to a degree that will be a revelation to the old settlers.

You should all turn out next Tuesday to vote for your candidate for governor.

C.F. Johnson, Walden, has had the masons this week to lay the foundation for a new barn which he is going to build this fall.

Some of our young gentlemen took occasion to visit our neighboring town Glenwood last Monday. As the weather was rainy and they could not thresh, they thought they should hear Governor Johnson give the people a few hints on politics. Some of the boys returned with scratches on their faces. We wonder why?

Wanted: Six men to work on streets. Wages two dollars per day. Gust Claeson, street commissioner.

Great closing out sale of second hand stoves. We have a number of good second hand stoves which we will sell at greatly reduced prices, in fact at prices to suit purchaser. We wish also to call your attention to our new line of stoves, the largest and best ever brought into this county which we are selling at our usually moderate prices. Thomas Callaghan.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, October 26, 1906

Go Home Boys. Boys, don’t hang around the corner of the streets. If you have anything to do, do it promptly, right off, then go home. Home is the place for boys. About the street corners and at the stables they learn to talk slang, and then learn to swear, to smoke tobacco and to do many other things which they ought not to do. Do your business and then go home. If your business is play, play and make a business of it. We like to see boys play good, earnest, hearty games. If we were the town council we would give the boys a good, spacious playground. It would have plenty of green grass and trees and fountains, and broad space to run and jump and play suitable games in. We would make it pleasant, as lovely as it could be, and we would give it to the boys to play in, and when the game was ended we would tell them all to go home.

On last Tuesday Theodore Aune bought a controlling interest in the Villard State Bank. A deal was consummated by which he acquired Jacobson Bros. interest in the bank. Mr. Curtis will continue as cashier. The handsome building which Mr. Aune is erecting in Glenwood will also be used by him for a bank.

Quite a stir was caused at the end of the political meeting on Monday afternoon by several of the younger boys who had brought a donkey covered with a cloth blanket on which was painted “Vote for Johnson” to the front of the opera house. A couple of pictures of Johnson was also attached to the blanket. Gov. Johnson and a large number of the people who saw it considered the affair a joke. Several, however, thought it possible that the incident was inspired by somebody and meant as an insult to the governor. An investigation showed that the boys brought the donkey there on their own initiative and that they meant it just for fun. The boys requested that it be stated in the papers that they had no intentions whatever of casting a slur on the governor and that it was simply a boy’s prank.

From Field & Stream: An Indian Prank. Late in the evening we were startled by the sound of swiftly galloping horses, and a party of Indians charged our camp at full speed. The night was intensely dark, so black that the darkness was almost palpable. I wondered how they could see to ride at speed.

I thought they certainly would ride us down, but Frank sat unmoved, so I followed his example. They galloped to the very edge of our firelight before they drew rein, setting their ponies back on their haunches when so close to us that their fore feet were almost over our heads. This was the Indian idea of the dramatic. They sat their ponies in a row, silent and motionless. After a long interval, Frank asked: “How far is it to fort Reno?”

“Heap! Hundred mile,” answered a deep voice. I afterward learned that “hundred mile” meant merely a long distance. Europe, according to them, would have been distant “Heap! Hundred mile.”

Not another word was spoken. After another silence they wheeled their ponies with one accord and galloped furiously off into the night. It was like the sudden unanimous flight of a flock of birds.

“Wanted to find out who we were, where we were going and whether they could frighten us,” said Frank. “Nothing pleases an Indian so much as to be able to scare a white man. They found out that we are two white men accustomed to Indians and going to Fort Reno.” -Frank Hawley in Field and Stream.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, October 12, 1906

Hannah Kaldahl is now day central at the local telephone office and Clara Frederick is night operator. Bertha Wallen who has been day operator for several years severed her connection with the company on Tuesday. She expects to leave for Tacoma, Wash., the latter part of this month, where she has secured a position as operator.

Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Gage left yesterday for California where they expect to locate permanently at Los Angeles. On their way they will stop at Oakland for a visit with friends and relatives. Mr. Gage was proprietor of the Minton about ten years. He and his wife were very popular in social circles and will be greatly missed by their many friends. We all wish them success in their new place of residence.

A week ago last Sunday a reunion of the Wolland and Aal families was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Iver Aal. About fifty members of the two families were present. The party was given in honor of Casper and Blanche Wollan. The day was spent very pleasantly. Naturally the chief topic of conversation was Norway, Casper and Blanche telling about their experiences in the old country during their visit there this summer. An excellent dinner and supper was served.

Mr. and Mrs. Anders Giskaas celebrated their golden wedding last Sunday. Over a hundred guests had assembled at the home of the old couple to participate in the celebration. Lunch baskets were brought along and warm dinner was served to all who were present. After dinner Rev. Forde made a speech for the occasion using as text hymn number 440, at the conclusion of which he presented to the bride and groom a purse of $32.25, mostly in gold. Mrs. Giskaas will be 81 years old next winter while Mr. Giskaas is 76. Both are very active for their years. It is the earnest hope of their numerous friends that they may be spared for a number of years to come and that their happiness may continue to increase as the years roll on.

Prof. Folwell of the state university lately stated to one of his classes that it was necessary to introduce more teaching of morality in the public schools. The question of moral and religious teaching in the public schools has received considerable attention of late in Educational Journals, and prominent educators have declared themselves in favor of some form of religious instruction. The need of it is generally recognized but how to remedy the defect is a problem, which no one has yet definitely settled. Some talk about introducing non-sectarian religion or the teaching of a system of ethics about which everybody could agree. But who can determine what is non-sectarian? To some the so-called non-sectarian teaching would be the worst form of sectarian religion or a form of Christianity so diluted as to be practically nothing but paganism. The instruction of religious teaching in the public schools would be planting the seeds of the inquisition on American soil. To advocate state religion would be to go backward and introduce into this country a system which has been a curse to the European nations for centuries and which England and France are now struggling to get rid of. The United States is the first country in the world which has proclaimed in its constitution full religious liberty and the state of Minnesota has also a paragraph in the constitution making it unlawful to levy taxes for carrying on any form of religious instruction. This principle is the only correct one. A free popular government will need public schools, but religious and moral instruction will have to be furnished by the church and the home. Religious instruction must be the foundation of moral instruction otherwise the motive and inspiration to live according to ethical standards will be lacking.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, October 5, 1906

The County fair did not stir up much interest. The grounds were not in condition for sports of any kind and the farmers were undoubtedly too busy to come in. There were however some good exhibits. The cattle exhibit was especially good and the judges found it difficult to determine which herds were entitled to prizes given as follows: first prize to herd belonging to John C. Blair, the Morrow herd captured second prize, and third prize was awarded to Thomas Henderson. The exhibit of garden produce was also good, C.C. Fisher and Albert Wuest capturing most of the prizes. In the culinary department Mesdames S.G. Nelson, C.L. Peterson and W.F. Dougherty had some fine exhibits and received several premiums.

Charles Christilaw has returned from North Dakota. He found conditions very unfavorable and decided to sell his claim and return to Glenwood. He will be employed by the Northwestern Telephone Co.

George Falkner has moved in from his farm in Grove Lake and will occupy the Wickwire house, which he purchased some time ago. Mr. Falkner has earned a competence on his farm and will spend his declining years in town.

George Fox sold his farm, the old Wamsley farm in Reno, last Friday to Wm. Bennett. Consideration $8200 or $45 per acre.

What are Sayso Cones? They are delicately flavored cakes or wafers crystallized on heavy irons and while still hot are rolled into cornucopias and filled with ice cream a frozen confection, very crisp and palatable, try one. Manufactured and sold exclusively at Kaldahl’s restaurant.

Sven Olson’s barn, all his hay, one horse and about 40 chickens were reduced to ashes last Saturday evening in Nora. Mr. Olson and family were away from home when the fire started. Kjara Bros. who were threshing for Olson’s neighbor went over and by the heroic work of these stalwart men and their crew the granary containing this year’s crop was saved. The origin of the fire is unknown.

A freight train loaded with grain was wrecked in the yards at Lowry on Friday but nobody was hurt.

Ole O. Braaten and Henry T. Disrud have been granted patent No. 831,969 on a Beater-Clearer for threshing machines. We feel sure this patent will bring a nice sum of money into their pockets.

E.O. and O.O. Braaten have constructed a telephone line from Ole Quam’s to Rasmus Feigum’s so that anyone who wants to talk with the cattle buyer can call him up by phone. His call is – 00.

Miss Ella Belgum went to Farwell Sunday and left there Monday for the cities, where she will resume her studies at the agricultural school.

There is a whole chapter of sound advice in the admonition: “Don’t dodge difficulties; meet them, greet them, beat them.”

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, September 28, 1906

The brick is being delivered for the new Congregational church and work of construction will commence soon. J.H. Olson who is constructing Aune’s bank building and the building for the Pope County Bank has also secured the contract for building the church.

The football game which was played yesterday at Alexandria between the G.H.S. and A.H.S. teams was one of the cleanest and most evenly contested games that these two teams have ever played. The game started with a kickoff by Alexandria, Glenwood carrying back the ball twenty yards, and holding it on Alexandria’s ground the greater part of the first half. The only big gain in the first half was Waalen’s break thru tackle for twenty yards. The first half closed with Alexandria in possession of the ball. Glenwood kicked off the second half and the two teams played faster. The only chance for a score during the game was when Glenwood had the ball within six yards for the goal. The play was last down and four yards to gain. Glenwood tried a forward pass but failed. The only sensational play in the last half was Reed’s dash for thirty yards when there was only a half minute of time left. The teams are evenly matched and the next game will be an interesting one.

Ole Sletten Jr., Ole Nygaard and Andrew Hagen went up to Williams County N.D., Monday night to take up their residence there and grow up with the country.

Tests of alcohol and gasoline in the internal combustion engines used in motor vehicles and motor boats indicate that although alcohol has only about 70 percent as much heating power as gasoline, it can be used with 20 percent less operating waste.

Crookston Minn.: it is now believed that the gang of burglars and safecrackers who have been operating in this part of the state go from town to town by means of a railroad tricycle which they have gained possession of in some manner. This would completely throw off the scent of the bloodhounds which have been used in a number of instances in an attempt to trace the robbers. Two men who were seen in Mentor just before the robbery of the bank there are said to have been seen later going down the railroad tracks on a tricycle which looked as if it might have been homemade. Chief Eck of this place states that it is his opinion that the robbers have a contrivance of this sort which can be taken apart and set up again with little trouble, and that they thus go back and forth on the railroad with little fear of pursuit.

You ask why the world isn’t better, why there isn’t more charity and love extant than we find therein? The reason is plain. There are too many in the world who will not cast their bread upon the waters unless they are assured beforehand that it will come back in a few days a full grown sandwich all trimmed with ham, butter and mustard.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, September 21, 1906

PROSPECTS ARE VERY BRIGHT

With a Strong Faculty Engaged and Large Attendance Assured, the Prospects at Glenwood Academy Are Very Good.

The 14th school year of the Glenwood Academy will begin Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1906. During the thirteen years since it was founded, some 1500 students have registered at the school. Of these 145 have been graduated from one or more of its courses. These are now filling responsible positions and are counted among the most wide awake people of the community in which they live. The total attendance at the Academy last year was 193.

There will be a few changes in the faculty the coming year. Mr. G.C. Wollan has entered the newspaper business and his place has been filled by the election of Mr. Joseph Johnson, of LaCrosse, Wis. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, and comes highly recommended. One of his best recommendations is the fact that after he had been engaged for this position, the Board of Trustees of the Academy were asked to release him in order that he might accept a similar position at Luther College.

Miss Charlotte Aal has accepted the position of instructor in piano and organ. Miss Aal is a graduate of the Academic Department of the Glenwood Academy. She has taken lessons on the piano and organ for several years from Miss Thalia Thorson and others, and during the last year she has been doing special work in instrumental music under Prof. Emil Oberhoffer of Minneapolis.

Miss Mathilda Sevareid will be the teacher in vocal music the coming year. Miss Sevareid will be the teacher in vocal music the coming year. Miss Sevareid is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Red Wing and of the Hjort School of Music, Minneapolis. She has experience as a teacher and comes highly recommended.

Mr. Wilks of the Minneapolis Business College has been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. N.P. Norling, instructor in the commercial branches.

W.D. Frederickson received the nomination for superintendent of schools of Kandiyohi County. He was connected with the Glenwood Academy several years and has a large number of friends here. Congratulations.

The State Game and Fish Commission met at Glenwood Wednesday afternoon. The members present were O.J. Johnson, Sam Fullertson, H.G. Smith and Carlos Avery. The ponds will be entirely completed this fall before frost sets in. The commission engaged a landscape gardener to plot the grounds at the hatchery. The work on the new catch basin and on springs which were bought from Mr. Ruddock was accepted and bills ordered paid. The improvements at the springs and tiling from springs into catch basin cost in the neighborhood of $700.

Ingvald Pladson left last Tuesday for Minneapolis where he has registered as a student at the University. In a recent letter he states that he is taking the course in pharmacy. He is rooming with Martin Tolstad who is studying mechanical engineering.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, September 14, 1906

SCHOOL OPENS

The Glenwood Schools Opened Last Monday With 356 Pupils.

Supt. O.K. Omlie and his corps of teachers have been very busy this week setting in order the machinery of our public school. The enrollment in nearly all the grades is larger than it was a year ago, at the opening of the school. The second grade has an enrollment of 45 now and Miss Bullis expects fifty or more before the end of the year. The fifth grade has an enrollment of only twenty-two, while the high school has seventy-six – the largest in the history of the school. The enrollment in all the grades will be increased and especially in the advanced grades, when the larger boys are released from their work.

Let us as appreciative citizens endorse manager McCauley’s plan for first class entertainments by turning out in large numbers next week to see “Faust” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

The contract for the new congregational church has been let to J.H. Olson and the work will commence as soon as he has finished the Pope County bank building.

Next Tuesday the primary election will be held in every voting precinct. Let us all turn out and vote.

T.O. Ofsthun was here on Monday looking after his political fences. He found them all in good condition and he need not worry about the outcome at the primaries next week.

H.G. Andrews, formerly in the photograph business at this place and recently employed as staff photographer on the Pioneer Press at St. Paul, has resigned his position as such and is now going into business for himself as display photographer for the twin city wholesale houses.

One of the new establishments and business enterprises at Glenwood is the wholesale liquor house which will be under the management of A.H. True now in the employ of the Gund Brewing Co. Mr. True’s new business will be located at the cold storage plants temporarily.

Fred Helbing and wife returned Saturday from Watertown, S.D., where they went in their auto to bring back their daughter, Geneva, who has been visiting relatives in the above named place.

The Misses Edna Anderson and Jennie Olander from Morris stopped at Glenwood for a few days visit with friends while on their way to Farwell where they are teaching in the public schools. This is Miss Olander’s second year as principal of Farwell schools and Miss Anderson’s third year as teacher in the primary department.

Hans Olson is getting a new barn built. He is employing four carpenters so it will certainly be built in a hurry.

August Peterson is certainly a busy farmer. He can not afford to keep holiday on Sunday.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, September 7, 1906

Jennie Benson went to Minot, ND Monday evening, where she has accepted a position as “hello” girl in the telephone office. Several of her friends met at her home the same evening for a farewell party. The position which she held as probate clerk will be filled temporarily by Mrs. E.T. Thorson.

Newman the Great, a noted exponent of hypnotism, exhibited to a large audience a the McCauley opera house last Wednesday evening. This was his third visit to this village. His former reputation as a successful entertainer was increased, if possible. He had a dozen or more boys on the stage at one time, all under his power, giving an athletic exhibition. The entertainment was instructive and amusing.

The new lunch room at the “Soo” is a great improvement over the old one that recently burned down. It is built of concrete blocks. It is expected that the house will be ready for service this week.

The Norwegian Lutheran church in Nora will be dedicated on Sunday, Sept. 9th in the forenoon. Prof. H.G. Stub, D.D. will officiate both in the forenoon and afternoon. Offering for the Home Mission will be taken at the close of services.

Clara Gorder and Alma Wollan will manage the cooking department in connection with John Nelson’s threshing rig. Selma Ranum and a friend will serve in the same capacity with Kirkevold’s rig.

Miss Bina Kammerud of Walden has resigned her position as parochial teacher in our congregation, presumably to enter some other vocation.

School commences in Sedan on Tuesday. Inga Henschien will teach the higher classes and Nattie Alexander has been engaged again for the primary department.

Requirements for Rural Schools (excerpts)

The district shall have suitable school buildings, library, and such apparatus as is necessary for doing efficient work. The school building and each room must be clean and well kept and proper provision must be made for heating and ventilation.

The school must be provided with sufficient blackboard, slate preferred, and a Webster’s International Dictionary. It must have at least one set of supplementary readers for each grade in addition to the regular readers used, and a well selected library, to which must yearly be made additions to the amount of at least $15. The library books must be added before Jan. 1.

The application of each school must show that it has maintained its standard of efficiency, both in work and equipment, and that some improvement has been made during the year. The school grounds must be kept neat and clean and present an orderly and attractive appearance. Each building must have two properly built and well kept outhouses a considerable distance apart. Outhouse conditions not complying with this rule must be changed at once.

In order to advance as a state we must instruct the masses, and the greatest factor in this instruction is our common school. Let us all add our little help as teachers, parents or school officers and make the rural school what it should be, the “educator of the common man.”

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, August 31, 1906

On Wed. evening at a regular called meeting of the Congregational Church, a hearty and unanimous call was extended to Rev. Porter to the pastorate of this church for an indefinite period. The present year closes Oct. 1st and has been an eminently successful one. Aggressive work has been done along various lines, notable among which are the upbuilding of the church membership, renewed activities and the arduous labor of perfecting plans for the erection of a new church. During his short stay, he has endeared himself to the hearts of the people, in and out of the church, and it is sincerely hoped that he will continue his services with us.

Solfest Dalager, the Cheesetown photographer, visited at Nels Feigum’s Sunday morning and took pictures of their home.

Robert Peacock, Peter Ley and Emil Lausted from Alexandria were in Lowry on Saturday. They together with Geo. Fox Sr. have been viewing the proposed ditch in Lake Mary and Reno and appraising benefits to land owners along said ditch.

The hired men around here are striking for higher wages. Hope they will soon make the salary of about five dollars a day.

The Camp Lake Telephone Co. is having their phones installed. Peter Moen and son, Albert are doing the work.

Our bright engineer, Casper Forbord, will have charge of Nick Nelson’s traction engine this fall at a salary of $3.50 per day.

The telephone line did not have very much of a rest last Sunday, as we all said hello and had a genuine Valders talk thru it.

Jens Hagen arrived here last week fro Sogn, Norway. He is staying with Andrew Moe.

The Soo Ry. Co. has built a new platform around the Sedan depot.

A jolly crowd of Sedan young folks drove out to P. Feineger’s and took in the dance Tuesday night.

M.E. Helland makes announcement of his candidacy for county commissioner from the fourth district. He is one of the prominent farmers of Barsness and will make a strong candidate. His opponent is Halvor Halvorson of Hoff. He is also well and favorably known and there will undoubtedly be a close contest. In the second district the present incumbent, Dana Hoyt, is the only candidate.

At the union meeting of the Barsness and Terrace Young Peoples Society which was held at the parsonage last Sunday, there was the largest attendance of any this season. An interesting program was rendered consisting of scriptural reading and an opening prayer by Rev. Bale, secretaries reports of both societies, a couple of songs by the Barsness choir, a paper on early English races by Mr. Christian Bale, a couple of instrumental duets by Mrs. And miss Bale, recitation, “The Soul of the Violin” by Hilda Olson, two songs by the Terrace choir, a paper on “Optimism” by Peter Johnson, and a closing song by the Barsness choir. The remainder of the time was most pleasantly spent in playing various kinds of games.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, August 24, 1906

Al Krapes lost a white spotted dog, brown head, and wearing a chain collar in neighborhood of Soo Depot last Monday. Finder kindly return dog to Fleming’s livery.

A bolt of lightning struck down in A.L. Brevig’s barn at 2o’clock Wednesday morning and burned it to the ground. The barn was a frame structure 85x40 feet built in 1898 and furnished in a modern way. It contained at the time of the fire over 100 tons of hay, a wagon, a pair of bob sleighs and some livestock. The livestock was saved but the rest was burned. The blaze lit up the country for miles around and a number of neighbors gathered to help as the fire threatened some of the other buildings. The loss will be about $2000 partially covered by insurance in the White Bear Mutual.

Harvest is completed in this vicinity and threshing will soon commence. There is every indication that the threshermen will have a good run this year.

Geo. Faraby of Grove Lake died in Canada last week. While bucking hay the bucking pole broke and a sliver entered his body causing his death twenty four hours later. The remains were shipped here and laid to rest in the Grove Lake Cemetery. Deceased was a young man. He leaves a brother and sister to mourn his death.

Ole Braaten and Ludvig Vindedahl commenced last Monday putting on the telephone wire for the Camp Lake Telephone Company. The work will be finished this week.

It is kind of sad to hear that the Barsness Rangers lost the second game this season with the Starbuck nine. Too bad for the Barsness Rangers, but hope they will do better when they get Pladson for pitcher.

Thursday was the warmest day we have had in harvest. It is reported that no less than six horses died from heat in the harvest field.

Hans Hogy and wife of Cyrus, L.T. Hogy and Lewis Ronnie and wives of New Prairie, Thomas and Carl Hogy, John Berg and the misses Anna and Sarah Erdahl and Anna Hogy enjoyed a days outing at Lawrence Point last Sunday. They had rented Joe Ward’s gasoline launch, a couple of row boats and fishing utensils. The party arrived at the camping grounds at sunrise and the gentlemen lost no time in getting the boats out to try to catch some fish. Enough was caught for a hearty dinner after which the party went across the lake to Camp Comfort where they spent a part of the afternoon. Towards evening they returned to Lawrence Point and tried their luck at fishing again. Lars had the honor of catching the largest fish, a beautiful black bass of the whale variety. In catching it he used the expression, “Gee, this is a fine country.” Darkness soon came on and the party returned home satisfied that they had spent a very enjoyable day.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, August 17, 1906

Soo Line Helps

The Pope County Agricultural Society has been handicapped because of the wet conditions of the fair grounds. The members of the society have had in mind for several years to drain the property, but have not raised the means wherewith to do so as yet. It is possible that arrangements can be made to have it done by this fall. The officials of the Soo lIne inform the society in a recent letter that the company will be pleased to deliver at Glenwood a carload of tiles free of any freight charges, the tiles to be used by the Agricultural Society on the fairgrounds. This generous act on the part of the “Soo” officials should be appreciated by the citizens of Glenwood as well as the members of the society. We all recognize the need of the proposed improvement not only to insure the success of county fairs but also for other purposes. At present the grounds are practically useless for the many purposes for which they were intended, for instance, for ball park, race track and so on. There is no doubt that the marshy condition of the grounds can be removed by tiling them. With that improvement Glenwood will have one of the best sites for its purposes in this section of the state. The citizens of Glenwood will be asked to subscribe sums of money with which to purchase the tiling. Mr. T.O. Ofstun will solicit subscriptions and everybody should respond as liberally as they can.

The Barsness Rangers crossed bats with the Starbuck team last Sunday. The game was fierce and full of sensational plays. The Starbuck team continued their upward march, defeating the Rangers 6 to 2. Very few ball teams can show such a record as the Starbuck team – it never lost a game the whole season.

That people get married and start off on the train is not such an uncommon thing, but that the bride loses her bridegroom is a somewhat infrequent occurrence. Nevertheless this was just what happened to Mrs. Lars Hogy the other evening while enroute for her future home at Cyrus. She and her husband came from their wedding at Barrett via the Northern Pacific. While the train stopped at Starbuck a gentleman, not to be mentioned in this connection entered the car and told Mr. Hogy a certain personality at the depot wanted to see him. Mr. Hogy stepped off the train and entered the depot. The whistle blew, the train left, the bride left and Hogy was left. After having paid his dues customary under such circumstances, Mr. Hogy was permitted to continue his westward march.

It is probably not generally known that the town of Minnewaska has a saw mill. Keeney Bros. and W.D. Brainerd have charge of it. Last year they sawed nearly all the lumber for Mr. Brainerd’s barn which has lately been painted. This is quite an improvement for the neighborhood.

A subscription list for raising money to pay the old debts of the Glenwood Academy and to create a permanent fund is in circulation. The citizens of Glenwood are to be complemented on the liberality with which they have met this list. It is the intention to raise ten thousand dollars, of which two thousand is already subscribed for.

Rev. G.T. Lee was in Lake Johanna Sunday. He was looking around for an automobile to take him out there, but, as usual, the few machines of said kind with which this town is felicitated were all busy. T.O. Ofstun in a congenial way came to his rescue with his high steppers, and took him to his destination twenty-five miles out in the country, in two hours and a half. The reverend gentleman admits that the old style transportation is the best after all.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, August 10, 1906

Fire at the Soo

About ten o’clock Monday evening fire broke out at the Soo Restaurant. The fire department was called in all haste, which, notwithstanding the distance and the heavy up grade road, quickly appeared upon the scene, but the fire had already spread itself to a coalshed close by. It was manifest that neither the restaurant nor the coal shed could be saved. Accordingly, the fire department concentrated all their forces to save the depot, which was only sixteen feet from the burning wall. The flames licked the north wall, after a little while the shingles began to burn. Several lost hope of saving the depot, and began to carry out anything that they could lay their hands on. The fire company succeeded in breaking down the wall of the restaurant next to the depot, which facilitated the work of defense materially. After an hour the fire was under control. Great credit is due to the fire company for their strenuous effort manifested on this occasion, the appreciation of which was plainly shown on the part of the Sam Parker House in treating the company to a bounteous midnight lunch. The cause of the fire is attributed to the explosion of a lamp. The combustive substance was discharged throughout the whole room, which was alive with fire in such a short time that those present were unable to save hardly any of the chattels. The loss amounted to about one thousand dollars the greater part of which was covered with insurance.

Attorneys Samuel Olson and Henry Ronning were called to Brooten on Monday on a case brought by the authorities of the village against K.K. Botten. Botten is the proprietor of a restaurant and pool room in the village and was accused of permitting pool playing after the hour of closing. The village council secured Webster and Olson to represent them in the trial and Botten engaged Ronning to fight his case. The defendant demanded trial by jury and justice Nugent granted the request. On Monday nothing was done except to draw the list of jurors and a recess was taken til August 9th. In the meantime the parties to the case got together and settled their difficulties amicably. The village dismissed the action and Botten agreed to pay the costs of the suit amounting to about five dollars.

Peter Baukol has terminated his engagement with the Wells Hanson store and left Tuesday evening for Souris, N.D., to enter upon the duties of the position he recently accepted in Mathias Moen’s general merchandise store. An increase in salary was the inducement that caused him to make the change.

“Tony” Trana was obliged to dissolve partnership with the campers on the south side of the lake on Sunday. The resignation of Peter Baukol as clerk at Wels Hanson’s necessitated the drafting into service again of Mr. Trana.

Nellie O. Barsness, who has been night superintendent at St. Barnabas hospital, Minneapolis, has resigned her position and is visiting friends and relatives in and around Glenwood. She expects to leave next week for Montana, where she will spend the remainder of the summer.

Work on the Congregational church building progresses steadily, if not rapidly. And the work of grading and excavating is well begun. Every effort is being put forth to push the work as rapidly as possible.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, August 3, 1906

Wednesday afternoon the summer school students and faculty enjoyed a picnic on Halvorson’s point. The large launch was chartered for all day. Paul Peterson of Benson also made several trips with his boat, The Chippewa. Lunch was served at one o’clock. The afternoon was spent in merrymaking and amusements of various kinds. A few impromptu speeches were made, songs were sung by the summer school chorus and readings were given by G.C. Torguson and Miss Alexander. The picnic was a great success and the committee in charge deserve credit for the splendid arrangements.

An effort is being made to increase the interest in tennis. Several of the most devoted spent a few hours on Tuesday evening putting the court in the city park into better shape. All the young people, and old too, for that matter, should remember that this court is for public use. All that each one wishing to play the game needs to furnish is a racket and balls.

Chester, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Jacobson of Farwell, was accidentally killed in the Atlantic Elevator last Wednesday. He and L.O. Ormseth’s boy were playing in one of the wheat bins while the wheat from this bin was being loaded into a car. The wheat caved in on him covering him entirely. The little boy was almost suffocated when he was taken out. He showed signs of life but despite the best efforts he could not be resuscitated. The little boy was about ten years old. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson have the sincere sympathy of their large circle of friends in this sad affliction.

There was a wreck on the Soo at the Y last Saturday morning. Several freight cars had been left on the main line at the crossing to be transferred to the N.P. tracks. These cars were not removed at the time the Winnipeg flyer came in from the north. Engineer Charles Forsythe on the flyer claims to have lost his bearings and failed to stop for the crossing. His train came along at a high speed and threw three box cars off the t6rack practically demolishing them aside from the loss to the company, no serious results followed. No one was killed, not even injured seriously. The passengers had to suffer the inconvenience of staying over a few hours until the track was cleared and repaired, otherwise they had every reason to be thankful that the consequences were no worse. The Minnesota State Band which had served an engagement at Winnipeg was on the train. They lost an appointment to play in Minneapolis that evening, and the company will possibly make good their loss.

A little nine year old boy by the name of Walter Nostdahl passed thru here last Monday enroute for Bottineau, N.D. He had traveled the entire distance from Norway alone. He was tagged with directions as to his destination. He was a bright little fellow and seemed to enjoy his long journey.

Mrs. W.R. Butler and daughter, Lola of Villard, and Miss Anna Maybury of Sauk Centre visited with A.N. Butler’s on Tuesday. As they drove into the yard an accident occurred which resulted in a runaway. The buggy wheel struck the gate post and frightened the horse who started on the run for the barn. The door being too small to take the buggy thru so it was left outside, while the horse without a strap, walked up into one of the stalls. It certainly saved the ladies the trouble of unhitching

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, July 27, 1906

The following interesting letter has been received by Mrs. Cox from her son, Wm. T. Cox, who is employed in the bureau of forestry. He describes the Montezuma Forest Reserve, and tells of the impressive ruins of the Cliff Dwellers:

Durango, Colorado, July 15, 1906

Dear Mother: You will be looking for some words from me no doubt as it is quite a while since I wrote. The supervisor, Mr. Wheeler and I have just returned from a saddle trip around the Montezuma Forest Reserve. The weather was very wet but the country is a very pretty one and brought to mind your description of Minnesota when first you saw it in all its varied beauty and possibilities. Of course the mountains were in sight all the time, but there are great stretches of country in south-western Colorado and eastern Utah which apparently do not belong in the Rocky Mountain Region. As we rode day after day over grassy hills, through poplar groves and around lakes and marshes, I could almost fancy myself in north-western Minnesota before its settlement began. I don’t know of a more undeveloped section of the west that the valleys of the Grand, the Dolores and the San Juan rivers. Some day these valleys will support a dense population, indeed they have supported cities and been the scene of well-planned farming enterprises long before Spanish adventurers drifted into this section from Mexico or Kit Carson led the first emigrant train across the plains.

I was down to the Indian reservation and climbed through three of the most impressive of the Cliff-Dweller’s ruin; the Balcony House, the Spruce Tree House and the Cliff Palace. All three are imposing structures of splendid masonry built at dizzy heights under the brow of sandstone cliffs. The outer walls are still in evidence though crumbled through centuries of disuse, possibly battered down by an invading race, but he inner walls are, in a large measure, intact and show wonderful skill in precision and finish. Scores of rooms in these old castles are perfect even to the plaster and painting on the walls. Pieces of pottery are scattered around but the more valuable ones have been removed. Some of these are of beautiful design, and in a few were found squash seed and shriveled-up corn. One receives queer impressions while wandering through rooms and treading cement floors that were built by a race that has been a thousand years extinct. Scattered about at various points on the Mesa Verda are great piles of rock debris where once stood huge buildings, only pieces of the walls remaining, at other places are to be seen reservoirs and indications of canals used in irrigation, and cisterns for storing water near dwellings. I could only view these things briefly, much as I would have liked to spend a week in that land of prehistoric civilization.

Many theories have been advanced as to the origin, capabilities and disappearance of the Cliff-dwellers but no one can offer much conception of what these people were until he has examined the fine workmanship and seen the tremendous works they have left on the cliffs and mesas of the Southwest.

In a few days I will begin an inspection of the San Juan reserve which lies just east of the Montezuma and contains about sixty townships of mountainous forest land. My address will continue to be Durango until you hear from me again.

As ever, your affectionate son,

Wm. T. Cox.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, July 20, 1906

A fast game of baseball was played at Terrace last Sunday between the Camp Lake and Brooten teams. Pladson for Camp Lake and Foss for Brooten were the opposing pitchers, and both pitched good ball, although Foss was inclined to be wild at times which cost scores. The score at the end of the game stood 4 to 1 in favor of Camp Lake.

Wm. Bennett, owner of the Sunnyslope Stock Farm in Reno called at our sanctum on Monday. He informed us that he had sold a pair of registered Herefords to Peter J. Bergee of Rolling Forks last week.

For sale or rent a good 17 room hotel at Cyrus, Minn., the only hotel in town. A bargain if taken at once, will exchange for real estate if desired. Call on or write to Julius C. Retzlaff, Cyrus, Minn.

Wanted – A bright young man who has had experience in clerking to work in general store. Permanent position and good salary to right party. Apply by letter giving references. C.E. Bunday, Westport, Minn.

Ole Kolspreak has done an excellent job of mason work at Knut Tollefson’s. Mr. Kolspreak devotes his entire time to said line of work, and accordingly is fast becoming an expert.

Our industrious carpenters Andrew Moen and Hans Aaberg have nearly completed Andrew Cook’s new dwelling house. It will be one of the most attractive houses in the Lake Emily community, a credit to the builders.

Mr. Wilhelm Erickson has become the owner of an automobile which cost no less than one hundred dollars.

Reflections.

Poets are born, not paid.

It isn’t fair to beat a carpet when it is down.

Necessity is the mother of invention, but her children don’t always amount to much.

The ice supply will be short this summer, but most people are fresh enough anyhow.

Nell: “Few men can govern themselves.” Belle: “I suppose that’s why so many get married.”

Sunday School Teacher: What became of the swine that had evil spirits cast into them? Small Johnny: They were made into deviled ham.

It is a terrible thing when a singer realizes he is losing his voice, but it would be much more terrible if he didn’t realize it.

“Does the buzz saw ever drink?” asked the monkey wrench. “Well, occasionally I’ve seen him take a few fingers,” replied the work bench.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, July 13, 1906

A Bathing House

We take pride in our prosperous village, in the picturesque scenery surrounding it, and especially in our beautiful lake. The assertion is often made that for beauty of location Glenwood is unsurpassed. All the citizens recognize this, but comparatively few realize the benefits that could be derived if the necessary accommodations were here. We could with a small expenditure of money make our village more attractive as a summer resort than it is. A summer hotel has been talked of for several years and Glenwood will undoubtedly have one in time, but that is a matter for our liberal-minded capitalists to accomplish. There are a few improvements that would not necessarily require a large capital and that the young people could bring about if someone would take the lead. We take the liberty to make a suggestion: At all of the most noted resorts, public bathing-houses have been established. At Lake Calhoun more has probably been done in this line than anywhere else in the state. The bathing-houses at places like that are expensive and elaborate, much more so than we can afford. But let us have something, even tho it be simple and not up to the highest standards. A meeting of the young people might be called to discuss the matter, and if this is done soon, something might be accomplished even this summer.

The Farwell State Bank has recently been organized. Ingvald Johnson of Hickson, ND, A.K. Tweto of Abercrombie and M.A. Henrickson of Horace, ND are the organizers. Johnson was in Glenwood the first of the week in the interest of the new concern.

Guri Espelien from Langhei was seen in Glenwood on Circus day. She had a smile on as though she had something on her mind. It was her first visit to the metropolis of Pope County and was more than pleased with its beautiful sights.

Anton Belgum, a student of Luther College and sister Ella visited on Sunday with their cousin, Mr. Hoff, north of Starbuck. Mr. Belgum is a studious and industrious young man, of whom we will hear in no distant future to be one of those who do things.

As luck would have it I.M. Kalnes had a runaway two miles north of Starbuck last Friday morning. The buggy was badly dilapidated, otherwise there was no serious injury. College students as a rule do better at Latin and Greek than at driving horses.

The creamery at Terrace is doing a very good business. The amount of butter made each week has been about 3000 lbs.

The new telephone line between Sedan and Scandinavian Lake is now completed and is already recognized to be a great convenience to the patrons.

On meeting Andrew Grimsrud of Rolling Forks we could not help but note the broad smile on his face. On inquiry we learned that a boy from babyland arrived to gladden his home on July 4th.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, July 6, 1906

We wish again to call the attention of the readers to the concert at the Indherred church on July 21. The concert will be given at Iver Aal’s immediately north of the church. Tickets are now on sale and everybody will be given an opportunity to buy one or more. The business men of Starbuck have all agreed to be present at the concert and will therefore close their stores during the afternoon. The stores will be closed promptly at two o’clock and will remain closed til supper time. Everybody will please remember that the Luther College band is the best organization of its kind in the West, and that this concert is a treat which no one can afford to miss.

The Fourth of July program at Villard was carried out as advertised in every particular. There were races and contests of every description. The rags, tags, bobtails parade came off at 9:30 and from that time til the next morning everybody were busy having a good time. The star number of the program was the oration by Hon. C.J. Gunderson of Alexandria. We are told by those who were present that he delivered an excellent address. He spoke of the existing social and political evils and expressed his firm conviction that our country would overcome them. There are many signs, he declared, of a better era coming. Other features of the program were the ball game and the tug-of-war between Westport and Villard. Villard lost the former, but won the tug-of-war. The fireworks did not pan out as expected. The largest part of it caught fire and was exploded in a few moments. The dance in the evening was well attended and was a big success, socially, financially and otherwise. The celebration as a whole, was perhaps better attended than any before. Several from Glenwood went over and they all had a royal good time.

The ladies aid society of the Immanuel congregation met with Mrs. Olaus Baukol last Friday. There was a larger attendance than usual as the meeting was in the nature of a house-warming party.

O.N. Stromsedt is building a new barn for Hans Hagen of Barsness.

The storm last week did some damage in the Minnewaska neighborhood. Several trees were blown down. Anton Arneson’s barn was moved about a foot. This is the second time the wind has tried to blow it over.

Benjamin Troen and Gustav Gunderson are soliciting contributions for the San Francisco sufferers. The money collected here will be used to help rebuild the Lutheran churches which were destroyed.

A few carloads of material to be used in constructing a new railroad bridge across Trappers Run near Sven Rosten’s place was unloaded a few days ago.

The Lowry Telephone Co., received a car load of poles on Tuesday and have another car on the way. It will now start to construct lines as quick as crews can erect them. We understand that Casper Gorder will have charge of the construction. He will make a good job of it as he knows his business.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, June 29, 1906

Basket Picnic on Independence Day. Norden Laesefrening is arranging for a basket picnic to be held on Anton Wollan’s farm July 4. The society does not make a pretense of making this a glorious celebration. It is just a simple old-fashioned picnic. Thos who wish to come must bring their own lunch baskets. Arrangements will be made to have lemonade, cigars, and possibly ice cream and sandwiches served on the grounds. The program will consist of one or two short but patriotic speeches, a few songs by the choir, and several solos and duets.

Last Monday evening T.T. Ofsthun received a message from his son Sydney, at Annapolis stating that he had passed the examination required for entrance to the Naval Academy. We are proud of it and wish Sydney the fullest measure of success.

Didrick Olson did the village a signal service last week by clearing an alley in one of our business blocks of a pile of ashes which had accumulated there during last winter. Let each of us profit by his example. We should all make it a point to remove some rubbish. Results would soon be noticed.

Many of our sidewalks are defective. We feel a trifle timid in calling the attention of property owners and the authorities thereto, but Glenwood expects a number of visitors this summer and we ought to show up the best we can.

A small cyclone was seen Monday afternoon in the northwest. It came down once low enough to reach the ground, but we have not learned whether it did any damage or not.

A baseball game was played last Sunday by Camp Lake nine and the Spotted Badgers. The game was ended at the end of the seventh inning when the score stood twelve to seven in favor of Camp Lake. Too bad for the Badgers!

Mr. and Mrs. John Brendal returned from Decorah, Iowa, last week and will spend the summer here. Mr. Brendal received his B.A. degree from Luther College this spring having successfully completed the course prescribed therefore. We understand that it is his intention to continue his studies next fall, possibly at the State University where he will take post graduate work in History and English.

Mr. Stevens, a younger brother of James Stevens, arrived at this place from Sheldon, Ia., the first part of the week. He had driven the whole way, the trip taking about five days. The two horses that he brot with him, one a driving and the other a saddle horse, are fine specimens of thorobred animals.

One of the elevators on the Sawyer farm is being moved into town. The work of moving it has been hindered some, owing to the poor condition of the roads.

The new state capital building was threatened with fire. A few minutes after Charles Truax, the night watchman, went to work at 6 o’clock in the evening, he saw smoke coming from the basement of the building. The superintendent and electrician were called from their homes, but the fire could not be located for some time. Finally flames burst from a window on the west side and then an alarm was sent in. Two Minneapolis fire companies responded and the fire was found in the file room of the Historical society. The flames were running through the racks of newspapers and other documents, and burning them on the outer edges. The flames were extinguished after an hour’s work. The damage is unknown, as the records have no value except for their antiquity. How the fire started is a mystery, but it is thought to have been caused by electric wires.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, June 15, 1906

A rare treat awaits the people of this village and vicinity. The cornet band of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, has sent notice to the effect that it will stop off here on Sunday, July 22, and give an open air concert. This is one of the largest as well s most proficient musical organizations of the kind in the country. It consists of no less than fifty pieces, all excellent musicians. From the membership of the band there is also formed an orchestra and a glee club, each of which will also give an exhibition of their talent. Providing the weather is favorable we imagine one of the largest gatherings of people ever seen at this place will be here on that day to listen to the music of this band. A committee has been formed to properly advertise their coming.

For Register of Deeds. I desire to announce myself a candidate for the office of register of deeds, in and for the county of Pope and state of Minnesota, subject to the wishes and decision of the voters of said county at the primaries. I have no particular claim to recognition for this office other than that which is guaranteed to every American citizen by our constitution and laws. Very respectfully, P.O. Peterson. Terrace, Minn., June 11, 1906.

John Calmeyer came home Sunday from the state university where he graduated with signal honors from the department of electrical engineering. After a few weeks rest at home he will go to Pittsburgh, Pa., to enter the employ of the Westinghouse Co., with whom he secured a position some time before his graduation. John is a persistent, intelligent and honorable young man and being equipped with an education like this he cannot fail to rapidly advance to a lucrative height in his chosen profession.

Tory Rud of Blue Mounds seldom comes to Glenwood except when he pays taxes or sits on the jury. He was here this week because court was in session, but he did not remain a minute longer than while his services were required.

A portly and smiling gentleman, who appeared to be about forty years old, entered the Herald sanctum the other day and politely inquired as to the status of ye editor’s health and economic welfare. His appearance was very familiar but for the time being we were unable to recognize him. On closer inspection we discovered that it was Ole Christianson of Walden, who had recently taken the notion of shaving off his usually luxuriant beard, resulting in such a radical and improved change in his appearance that we very much doubt if his own mother would have known him had she been here.

Three healthy and happy appearing ladies from Norway arrived here last week. They are Mrs. Stenseth and two daughters, Annie and Sophie, mother and sisters of Mrs. Andrew Tollefson. The first two mentioned ladies will remain here while the last will probably go to Dakota to make her home with a sister and brother-in-law.

The picnic party had last Sunday at Osmund Tharaldson’s grove was well attended and a royal good time is the common report. The principal feature of the occasion was an address by Prof. Bjornaraa, which was exceptionally good and roundly applauded. A game of ball between Barsness and Starbuck resulted in a signal victory for the former. The whole concluded with a dance on a platform erected for that purpose.

The Presbyterians, following what is now an almost universal custom, have decided to eliminate the word “obey” from the marriage service. One newspaper writer satirically suggests that all that is now needed is that the marriage license shall have attached a divorce coupon.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, June 8, 1906

A couple of fishermen on the lake and an altercation last Sunday, probably over the division of the fish they had caught or the beer they had with them. They came to town to find Dr. Eberlin to have him fix a bruised head and a lacerated hand, the result of their imbroglio.

Sup’t. Brown at the fish hatchery informs us that he deposited in the lake the other day about 20,000 young pike which were hatched and propagated at the hatchery.

N.O. and B.S. are the initials of the two young Blue Mounds men who last Sunday went to see their best girl and became weather bound until the next day when they returned with a smile as big as a pumpkin.

School reopened in Lake Emily District 73 last Monday, the pupils having recovered from the measles sufficiently to be able to attend. We trust there will be no more measles to interfere during this term.

Emil Olson returned last week from Dickinson, N.D., where he went with the intention of filing on a homestead claim. He did not find that country quite satisfactory and therefore he did not file. He fully enjoyed his trip nevertheless, even that of riding on the top of the buggy cover while crossing the Missouri river.

Preparations are being made for a celebration at Lake Emily Park July 4th. This is an ideal place to spend the day. There will be sports in the forenoon and afternoon such as horse races, boat races, tug of war, greased pole, base ball, etc. Dancing afternoon and evening. The manager Frank Tylor informs us that he will build an addition 16 feet long to the dance pavilion to accommodate the large crowds that always gather on such days.

The dedication of the Nora Lutheran church will not take place Sunday the 10th as announced some time ago. The carpenter failed to get the interior finished in time, consequently the dedication was indefinitely postponed.

Little Bessie: I like you better than sister’s other beau.

The Beau: I’m glad to hear that. Why do you like me?

Little Bessie: ‘cause sister never eats the cheap sweets you bring, and I get all of them.

The “kredsmode” held last week at Chippewa Falls was a decided success. On account of the cold and rainy weather on the first and last day the church was filled to the last seat. There were present five ministers and from each call as many as from four to six delegates. The Y.P.S. had a lemonade stand, from which the proceeds amounted to $94.27.

J.P. Rooney spent a day or two here the first of the week selling tickets for a ball at Sedan which is given for the benefit of the fire company. He met with ready sale among our citizens, most of whom no doubt have a kindly remembrance of the assistance afforded us by the Sedan fire boys at the conflagration we had about a year ago.

Last Friday was an ideal day, the first we have had for a long time and it was much enjoyed by the school children all of whom, from the first to the seventh grade, with their teachers, took their dinner out with them and spent the day in the woods by the lakeshore.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, June 1, 1906

Decoration Day Fittingly Observed

Last Thursday, Decoration or Memorial Day, was an ideal one, and it does the writer good to see how nobly the people of this republic respond to the event each year. Bright and early the people were seen making t heir way to the cemetery with bountiful ladens of flowers to decorate the graves of our beloved ones.

At about ten o’clock the Canfield Post G.A.R. and the school children formed into a line and marched to the cemetery. Curing the afternoon at the pavilion a short program was rendered to about 500 listeners. Mr. A. Simmons acted as president of the day and held the whole affair in charge. At two o’clock the old veterans in a body marched to the pavilion and took their places on the stand.

The writer, a stranger to your city, fully enjoyed the program and is glad to see the people of Glenwood so patriotic. How good it seems to see the old veterans turn out and hear them tell stories of the old war days. It’s only the matter of a short time, when we no longer will have this goodness and will then have to honor their sons and daughters in their place. Let the old comrades tell their stories and let us all honor them the way we ought to.

The places of business were closed from ten o’clock to three o’clock, and many of the citizens took advantage of the beautiful day and spent their time in picnics and fishing upon the lake. It is hoped by all that another year will again bring all the familiar faces together, and Glenwood again make a mark for herself by paying fitting tributes to the honored and beloved dead.

In an article on the subject of Decoration Day, Bro. Foland of the Benson Times reduces to print the following beautiful thought:

“Forty-one years ago last month the Union and Confederate troops laid down their arms and began to call each other brother. Tomorrow the graves of those who took part in the fratricidal struggle will be decorated by loving hands, their bravery and patriotism proclaimed and their example commended to the coming generations. With each recurring 30th of May the floral wreaths required will be greater while the veterans who gather beside the grassy resting places of their comrades will be less. May the care of the Lord of Hosts and the substantial gratitude of a grateful country ever be theirs.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, May 25, 1906

I.N. Forsythe was here yesterday making arrangements with Frank Gordon to sell a string of village lots he has platted on the Soo hill. He also leased to the village for a term of 99 years his gravel pit at the Soo hill during which time the village will have the privilege of taking gravel from the pit free of charge, except for the consideration named in said lease.

James Brainard has already finished the excavating work on the basement for Aune’s new building and has started on a similar job for the new Pope County Bank.

Nels Feigum had with him a number of his neighbors to Glenwood Saturday to help haul lumber for the new barn he is about to build.

The May 17 celebration at Olaus Disrud’s was as good as could be expected considering the condition of the weather. The Ball game did not take place on account of the Starbuck club failing to put in an appearance. The dance given in the evening was a success. The music was furnished by Messrs. Gus. Gandrud, Edwin Kaldahl and Ole Braaten.

The supplementary readers ordered by the Dist. No. 65 arrived last week. It is quite an improvement to the school which is enjoyed by the teacher as well as the pupils.

Thos. Donelly and Sheriff Doyle for whom the former is going to erect a dwelling house made a trip to John Lysen’s one day last week for the purpose of considering the plan of their residence.

A number of young men gathered at the home of Peer Lysen last Saturday evening expecting to have a dance. The music and the young ladies failed to show up, much to their disappointment.

The May 17 celebration at Lake Emily park was a grand success. A ball game between Hancock and the Riverside teams was one of the attractions and a bowery dance was given in the evening furnishing an enjoyable time to all.

Sheriff Gilbertson passed through this neighborhood one day last week enroute to Greenland. Mr. G. appears to handle the duties of Sheriff with a dignity and dispatch becoming to an official of many years experience. That he will be continued in this position there is no doubt.

Andrew Hauge was one of the heaviest drawers of money for butter the first part of May payment, receiving $25 for twelve cows milked. There is nothing which pays better than a good bunch of milking cows.

Louis Mithun finished his work on the Chippewa Falls church last Saturday. The church has been papered and painted. No small part of the expense of these improvements is due to the ladies aid society, which at its last meeting voted to donate $100 for this purpose.

Mr. & Mrs. Ole H. Rosby will move to Farwell next week where they have bought the residence property from O.H. Belgum. Mr. Rosby has leased his farm to his sons, Oscar and Theodore.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, May 18, 1906

Tosten Hippe has taken the job of plowing and making ready for planting corn the entire farm of Olaus Stadsvold. Tosten is an ambitious man and having finished all the seeding and planting on his own farm he does not propose to spend his time in idleness.

Prof. Haldor Hanson, the renowned violinist who recently gave a recital at the Glenwood Lutheran church, asked permission to give a similar recital in the Barsness church but was refused, much to the disappointment of many of the people here, as opportunities for a musical treat of this kind do not often come this way.

In his capacity as recorder of the local lodge A.O.U.W., Judge Thorson received a few days ago two bank checks, one for two thousand dollars and one for one thousand, the first being payable to Eunice Smith of Villard, a girl about 12 years old, and the other to Mrs. Perry of this village, the death of whose husband was mentioned in these columns a few weeks ago. The deceased father of Miss Smith and the husband of Mrs. Perry both held beneficiary certificates in this, the oldest of protective orders, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, an order which has rendered assistance to a greater number of widows and orphans than has any other or similar organization now extant.

According to reports, Matt Ward will soon become a sort of John Rockefeller in the hotel business at Glenwood. He is about to close a deal for the Minton house in addition to the Glenwood house which latter place he has owned and operated the greater part of the time during the last twenty years. Mr. Ward is certainly a good hotel man and no one has any objection to his becoming the proprietor of both the leading hotels in town. Mr. Smith will continue as the lessee of the Glenwood while Mr. Ward will personally assume the management of the Minton providing the deal is perfected, which it is expected that it will be before the end of the week.

Our village council is considering the advisability of making an application to millionaire Carnegie for a donation with which to build and establish here a public library. This village has an admirable site for a library on the corner where stands the fire house, and an institution of this kind would certainly be greatly appreciated were it established. Many of the villages in this section which are no larger or more important than Glenwood have Carnegie libraries. We think the council should be encouraged to take the necessary step toward such an enterprise. The value of such an institution to the village and the community in general is simply inestimable.

A fly salesman dropped in on one of our young business men the other day, carrying in his hand a finely polished oak cabinet. “I want to sell you a peach of a talking machine,” he said. “Got one,” replied the young business man. “What kind?” was asked. “The best kind on earth,” was the response. “Where did you get it?” was the next question. “Married it,” said the young business man and the salesman hiked off to look for a victim elsewhere.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, May 11, 1906

Oscar Johnson, grain merchant at Brooten, advertised for sale in this paper a threshing machine a week or two ago. He informs us that he has sold the machine. He mentions as items of news from that village the fact that the Nelson Mercantile Co., is erecting a creamery, the second first class institution of this kind in that village; That F.M. Landwehr is busy at overhauling, improving and building an addition to his livery barn and that G. Paulson is putting in a planning mill and cement or concrete factory; that John Bohmer is erecting a large lumber shed for the reception of a complete stock of lumber and other building material. That this is the third lumber yard in that village.

W.H. Stinson arrived the first of the week from a prolonged sojourn in South America, where he and one or more of his brothers represent the Advance Thresher Co., of Battle Creek, Mich. He is looking well, an indication that the South American climate agrees with him.

An unusual amount of activity has been manifest this week on Green street in the way of improvements. Theo. Aune has had the building recently occupied by Miss Parkin as a millinery store, transferred from the lot on Minnesota Avenue., to a site alongside of Nerlien’s feed mill. Owen Stokes is putting in a new front and otherwise improving his dwelling house. The Fremad Association has had the big box elder tree on the corner of the lumber yard lot cut down and removed in order to make place for the building occupied by Finden’s tailor shop, which hereafter will be located on this particular corner.

Miss Emma Anderson of Benson, who has kept house for Peter Forbord some three months, left Monday for her home. Peter is again looking for a housekeeper.

The members of the school board from Donnelly, Minn., looked over our [Lowry] school building last Thursday with a view of building one like it, and they seemed to be well pleased with this building so that before they left one of them said that if they got one like this they would be satisfied.

George Hallett is making cement blocks by the thousand, principally the kind used for sidewalks. He does not insist on selling the blocks and building the sidewalk also, but is willing to sell the blocks to anybody at a reasonable price and let the buyer have whoever he chooses to build the walk. An inspection of Hallett’s work will convince you that it is first class.

We are pleased to note that the talent and forensic ability of our friend Viggo Johnson is being recognized, as is shown by the following:

Last evening in the university law school a preliminary oratorical contest was held for the purpose of choosing representatives of the law school to speak at the commencement exercises. There were eight speakers last night. Three firsts were awarded to J.J. Samson, Viggo Johnson and Samuel Moseby. These three winners will have orations in the final contest to be held between all departments of the university. Grand Forks Herald.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, May 4, 1906

Gund’s Beer. Glenwood will be Headquarters for Distribution of This Famous Beverage.

Arrangements have been made for the building and establishing at this place of a mammoth cold storage warehouse for the handling of the products of the Gund Brewing Co. of La Crosse, Wis. E.L. Leach, northwestern manager for this company, informs us that the building to be erected will be no less than 45x150 feet in size, furnished with concrete floors and everything else of the best. The work of construction of this building will begin immediately and it is expected that it will be complete in about sixty days. This company formerly had a storage plant at Elbow Lake but owing to the superior railway facilities here it was deemed a better point at which to properly handle the very large and rapidly increasing business this company is enjoying. The amount of money the company will expend here in buildings and other improvements is estimated at from $20,000 to $25,000.

Glenwood will have a new boat line this season of which Anton Kaldahl will be the proprietor and manager. He started a couple days ago for St. Paul to make the necessary purchases of boats and other things for the successful conduct of such business. Anton knows to perfection the best fishing grounds on the lake, he is ever wide-awake, ambitions and accommodating and there is no question as to the successful outcome of his undertaking.

Fred Helbing has a new Rambler automobile with which he arrived from Minneapolis Sunday evening. He was accompanied by Mrs. Helbing, L.M. Landing and a gentleman whom the French called a Chauffeur. It is a very fine machine and the patrons of Mr. Helbing’s livery will soon have the pleasure of a ride in this new and elaborate conveyance.

We noticed something coming down Green Street the other evening which we took for granted was a new-fangled automobile. On closer inspection we ascertained that it was John Dyrstad who had bought and was taking home one of those handsome and useful contrivances called a manure spreader, a machine which is claimed vastly superior to the best of automobiles, especially on the farm.

A fire alarm turned in on Sunday evening brot out the fire company in short order, but the person who rang the bell had betaken himself elsewhere when the fire laddies arrived at the station. On this account precious time was lost in trying to ascertain where the fire was located. It was found that a small blaze had in some way been started in one of the sleeping rooms upstairs in J.R. Serrin’s residence. The application of a couple buckets of water by Mr. Serrin promptly put it out. The main damage sustained was that of interrupting the evening tetatete with their best girls on the part of some of the young fellows who happen to be members of the fire company.

Knut Gulbrandson was busy planting trees last Saturday. He had no less than 1,000 trees to plant. Mr. Gulbrandson always likes to improve his Langhei farm.

A basket social will be given at Lars Hanson’s place Saturday evening May 12th. Get your baskets ready girls and be sure to come. A good time will surely be had.

Glenwood will have a new photographer. A young man by the name of Albert Nelson has bought Fred. Porter’s gallery, and other fixtures and will forthwith proceed to fix up more suitable quarters and begin business. This gentleman we understand comes from New London, Minn.

If you are superstitious about the number 13 you had better give us your quarter dollars, for on each one are 13 stars, 13 letters in the scroll of the eagle’s beak, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 arrow heads and 13 letters in the words “quarter dollar.” Now it’s not safe to keep them so just bring them in and get credit on your subscription for the full amount.

We are informed that our Blue Mounds neighbor boy, Oscar Hippe, will devote his time to selling knives. Hippe will be a sharp agent.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, April 27, 1906

All kinds of garden seeds can be purchased at the H.A. Myron hardware store. Mr. Myron has been exceptionally careful in selecting his seed stock and every package of seeds he sells is guaranteed to grow. Those wishing fresh garden seeds should not fail to call on Myron.

On account of the increasing business at the Soo it has been found necessary to increase the capacity of the Sam Parker House, and therefore work has been commenced on an addition to this hotel 26 x 60 feet in size, two stories high.

There is no better way of building up our town than giving to our home business men our entire and exclusive patronage. The more we help each other the more we help the town.

The assessor of the various townships and villages of the county met yesterday at the office of the county auditor to receive their books, blanks and other paraphernalia for their work. They will begin about May 1, to ascertain how poor everybody have become during the past year.

Theo. Aune has already begun work on the foundation for his new brick building that he will build this summer on his lot on Minnesota Avenue. The structure will be 22 x 70 feet in size, full basement and two stories high. The same will have a cut stone and pressed brick front and the walls of common brick. The structure will greatly improve the appearance of that side of the street.

Chris and Halvor Sandvig of Gilchrist had occasion to visit the county metropolis last Monday. They had not the time to tarry long, because they said they had to gt home in time to do the milking, each having about twenty-five cows which they are milking at present time. There certainly can be no scarcity of milk, butter and cheese in their homes.

That Engineer Stinson stands very high in the estimation of the officials and management of the Soo railway company is shown by a letter we happened to obtain a glimpse of the other day. It is from the master mechanic to Mr. Stinson and reads as follows: “This letter will be handed you by engineer McFarland. Allow him to ride with you on the engine from Hankinson to Oakes and from Oakes to Glenwood. I want him to go out on your run Friday and I want yourself and fireman to take an important special from Glenwood to Emerson and return. It is been requested by the general superintendent that you take this special.”

A number of our young men are engaged at developing muscle by daily exercise behind the seeder or harrow.

Almost every farmer around here was busy one day last week in getting the gophers ostracized from our town. Some say that gophers are dangerous.

Geo. R. Wheeler & Co., have commenced the work of tearing down an old landmark known as old Brown’s store, to make room for an addition to their own store which is found much too small for their ever increasing stock of merchandise.

Lewis Mithun has taken the contract to repair the Chippewa Falls church inside. He will commence Monday with Louis Ostgulen as his assistant.

Syver Syverson and Erickson Bros., have this spring plowed and seeded no less than 200 acres of land. Pretty good. Syver expects to operate his plows with his Case engine. Thore Erickson will handle the throttle.

Bennie and Alfred Berg are trying to crowd in 24 hours a day at hard labor, working in the field during the daytime and fishing at night. If they continue this way they will soon be wealthy.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, April 20, 1906

The Earth Shakes. The city of San Francisco, California, is practically in ruins on account of an earthquake which took place on last Wednesday morning and which lasted for about three minutes. Buildings many stories in height tottered and tumbled to the ground and hundreds of lives were lost in the ruins. The falling of buildings caused a fire to break out and the work of destruction unfinished by the shock of the earth was completed by the fire. Many smaller cities along the coast are also in ruins. At this time no correct estimate can be made of the number of lives that are lost and amount of property, valued in dollars, that has been destroyed. The latest estimate of the property value as published by the daily papers is placed at over $200,000,000. it is without doubt the greatest calamity that has ever befallen any part or section of the American continent since the beginning of history.

All those interested in having a phone should meet in the [Chippewa Falls] school house near Rev. Bale’s place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Ole Aaberg with his team of donkeys is busy plowing. It is evident that Mr. A. plows on an average six acres a day.

Peter Forbord and son Casper interviewed the finny inhabitants of our lake a day or two last week. Mr. F. informs us that he is contemplating the project of selling his farm in this county and moving to California to make his future home.

Jacob Ostgulen of Chippewa Falls is back from his visit to Norway. He came a week ago and judging by appearances he has had a good time. He says he gained over twenty pounds in weight, which he thinks is due to his excellent appetite for spegekjot, flatbrod, havregrod, gammelost and similar delicacies. He was gone over four months.

Sam Barsness and family moved this week to their farm in Minnewaska where they expect to spend the summer. Sam will devote his time principally to the raising of chickens, a few pigs and other livestock. Ole Brendal has leased and will occupy his residence property in the village.

Considerable anxiety is felt as to the safety of Mr. and Mrs. Gage, who it is known arrived in San Francisco about three days before the earthquake. A letter received from them a few days ago stated that they expected to remain in that city for a week. They undoubtedly were there when the terrible calamity took place and as nothing has been heard from them since, their relatives and friends are naturally anxious.

B.G. Signalness exchanged with Steen Stenson the other day a horse for ten head of cattle which the latter has at Rich’d Signalness cattle ranch in North Dakota.

Wednesday last week was a pretty busy day at the Barsness Store. In the forenoon they took in nearly 4,000 eggs, and their sales book showed over eighty dollars worth of good handled at said time, which must be considered pretty good, especially for this time of the year.

John Stadsvold, Bjorn Bjornaraa and families, also Carl Lee and Andrew Amundson were entertained last Monday at the well kept home of P. Torgerson. Paul and his estimable wife are royal entertainers and besides he is a typical Norwegian, although he has spent the best half of his lifetime in the far west.

The editor who can please everyone is not fit for this world, but is entitled to wings. Human nature is constructed so that some like scandal, some don’t; some like fakes exposed, others don’t. Some like to take the paper for seven or eight years and never miss an issue or pay a cent and get mad and stop their paper when they get a statement of their account; others don’t. It is some consolation to know that the Lord himself failed to please everyone while on earth.

Museum Notes

From the Glenwood Herald, April 14, 1906

Big Fish Caught

Northern Pike Weighing Thirty-two Pounds Speared in Minnewaska for Gov. Johnson.

One of the largest fish ever taken out of lake Minnewaska at this point was speared by a local fisherman Friday night. The fish was a specimen of the northern pike family and tipped the scale at thirty-two pounds. It measured just four feet long and according to the best authority had attained an age of five years. Governor Johnson was remembered and the lake monster was sent to him at the state capitol Saturday afternoon.

Gideon Norlander, a young man of about twenty summers, in company with several other boys were spearing fish near the hatchery about midnight. Norlander was on the ice about twenty feet from the shore when the lake monster