The Pierz Journal (Pierz, Morrison County, Minnesota), 1909-12-30

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JOURNAL.
VOL. 1.
PIERZ, MORRISON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER ISO, 1909.
NO. 28
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
With ideal Christmas weath
er and everybody rilled with the
genuine Christmas spirit, tin-
greatest holiday of them all
was observed in the proper
way by the people of our village. According* to the custom
of the Catholics high mass was
^celebrated at 5 o'clock in the
morning af ter which the people
dispensed with the usual routine
of work and gave tnemselvesup
to a full enjoyment of the day.
Santa Claus had visited every
home and left some token of
his good will and love for the
tiny tots as well as the older
ones. It is doubtful whether he
used an auto for traveling as
the roads were better adapted
to sleighs. Christmas trees
were in evidence and presents
on exhibition everywhere.
If all the children thruout the
land were as well provided for
as those- in Pierz, this would be
a happy people indeed, but too
well we know that there are
thousands of unfortunate one-s
whose only pleasure on this day
was in viewing the beautiful
thing's thru the windows or perhaps partaking of a dinner provided by some charitable institution.
ETO
Give Up Your Barren Scepter as
Master ot the House.
JOHN   HAY'S   FIRST   SPEECH.
A Witty Response to the Toast "Our
Countrywomen" at a Banquet In
Paris When He Was Secretary of
Legation  In the  French  Capital.
By official proclamation President
Johnson set apart tbe flrst Thursday
of December. 18G5. as a day of national thankagaTlng. The American
residents and visitors In Paris deemed
It an occasion to be celebrated with
more than usual ceremony. The result was that at 8 o'clock on the evening of the 7th of December some 2o3
of our countrymen sat down to a
dinner iu the spacious dining room of
the Grand hotel ln Paris, then regarded by travelers as the most elegant
public dining hall ln Europe.
After a succession of speeches the
chairman closed the entertainment
with a tonst to "'Our Countrywomen"
and askexl Colonel John Hay. then
secretary of legation In Paris, to respond to it. As this was probably the
flrst public speech Mr. Hay had ever
made and though nothing he then said
COUld possibly add any luster to his
subsequent career, It may justly be
said that It was more successful than
the flrst public effort ln oratory either
of Sheridan or of Beaconsfleld. He
replied ln port as follows:
"My Countrymen (and I would say
my countrywomen but that the former word  embraces  the  latter  when-
DIRECTORS MEET
The directors of the Pierz
Farmers' Fire Insurai ce C .
held two sessions   this  week,
Tuesday and Wr drUSC-ay ..and   ever opportunity offers)-I cannot un
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sir lightened up all toe affairs
of the company for the year.
An election of officers £.*r
the ensuing* year will be held
nex, Tue-iday in
this viila oe
CONCERT
A Grand Concert will be given in Faust's Opera House next
Sunday afternoon and evening
by the blind-born brother and
sister. Louis and Barbarr Tremmel. The matinee in the after
noon is especially for the children.
This will be an entertainment
of high merit and no one should   entitle
derstand why 1 should have been call-
. ed upon to respond to this toast of
all others, having nothing but tbeo-
i retlcal Ideas upou the subject to be
treated—one, ln fact, I must be presumed never to have handled. [Laughter nnd applause.]
"I have been called up. too. by a committed of murrled men. I can think of
no claim I have to be considered an
authority ln these matters except what
might arise from the fact of my having resided in early life ln the same
neighborhood with Brigham Young,
who has since gained some reputation
as a thorough and practical ladies'
man. [Great laughter.l I am uot conscious, however, of having Imbibed
any such wisdom at the feet of this
matrimonial Gamaliel as should justly
me   to   be   heard   among   the
miss hearing the excellent musicians
NOTICE
Sealed bids will b» received
until Jan. 10, b ,■ the Bridge-
man Russell Cn. to fill the ice
house at the creamery.
Peter Virnig* will soon pur-,
chase an X-rav machine lor
his own Use. Mr. Vi'i.ig is
affl cted with a peculiar dis-
eas-* which seems to yield to
no treatmentexcept the X-rav.
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TELEPHONE HOURS
From 7:30 a.m   to 12 M.
,,      1 p.m to (> P.M.
„     7    ,,    to 0    „
Every day except Sundav.
The service Sunday will  be
fromt 9 to 10 in the morning
and 7 to 8 io the evening.      j
WANT
o
o
Advertisements in this column |
! are charged for at  the rate of j
* j live cents per line.
For Sale.—A 16 horse power gasoline engine in good
c nelitioi for $375 if taken
soon. Mrs.John Bolster.
Lost—A. light log   chain    between P. A.  Hartmann's  and
tig.     Janorske's.        Finder
pie tse 1 PA.   Hart-
,i  n i s--lore.    Karl Kapsner.
ForSale.-Two farms
with improvements,
each containing 120
acres. Inquire of
Jacob Neisius.
Wanted—To buy 1000 bushels'
of oats at once.
P.  A.Hartmann.
elders.
"So I am Inevitably forced to the
Conclusion that these husbands camieit
trust each other's discretion. The secrets of the prison house are too important to be trusted to one of the
prisoners. So Ignorance of the matter
ln hand has come to be held an absolute prerequisite when any one is to be
sacrificed to the exigencies of this
toast.
"I really do not M* why this e.bould
be so. It is useless for husbands to
attempt to Ueep this thin venee-ring of
a semblance of authority. The symbols of government they still retain deceive nobody. They may comfort them-
fort themselves with the assurance of
some vague. Invisible supremacy, like
that of the spiritual mikado or the-
grand llama, but the true tycoon Is tin-
wife. A witty and profound observer
the other day said. 'Every husbaiul
doubtless knows he is master in his
own bouse, but he also kueiws his
neighbor's wife Is master in hers.'
[Laughter and cheers.)
"Why should not you. husbands of
America, admit this great truth and
give up the barren scepter? Things
■would go much easier if you ceased
the struggle to keep up appearane-es.
The ladies will uot be hard on you.
They will recognize the fact that, after
all. you are the>lr fellow creatures, and
you can be very useful to them in
many little ways. They will doubtless
allow you to pay their bills, take care
of their children and carry their votes
to the ballot bos just as you do now.
"You had better cotue down gracefully, and. above all. let no feeling of
discovered inferiority betray you into
evil speaking of the domestic powers.
There have been recent instances of
distinguished gentlemen, no doubt In-
i stlgated by rebellious husbands, who
have recklessly accused these guardian angels of your fireside of being
extravagant and frivolous. These
things are never uttered with Impunity. I would uot insure the life of one
who libels the ladies for less than cent
, per cent.
"Dlscite justltium tnoniti et non tem-
nere Divas, which, ns you may not understand the backwoods pronunciation
of the classic warning. 1 will translate
with a freedom befitting the day we
celebrate:
"Now, all you happy husbands,
lieu-are the rebel's fate!
Live In obedience all your lives,
Give up your latchkeys to your wives
And rover stay out late."
[Laughter and cheers.]—From John
Bigelow's "RetrospecUons of an Active
Life" in Metropolitan Magazine.
BUCKMAN.
Dec. 29.—The Treninul
blind brother and sister gave
a musical entertainment here
to a very appreciative audience.
John and Julius Kahl of international Falls are visiting-
relatives here during the holidays.
John Sehr of Pierz called
on friends here Sunday.
The approaching wedding
of John Braun and Elizabeth
Denzen was announced in
church Sunday.
Mrs. Nick Mueller of Pierz
visited relatives here the beginning of the week, returning home Wednesday.
Otto J. Dengel of Pierz is
expected home Friday.
Messrs. .- auer and Senz of
Hinkley arrived here Tuesday with the intention of purchasing land.
Miss Maggie Porter of ,Cls-
seiton, N, U. is visiting relatives here o-.er the holidays.
Henry Brausen will shortly
leave for Canada his former
home.
Miss Rosalie Dehler return-
Henry Dengel made a busi
ness     trip    to    Little  Falls
Thursd iy.
Xavier Hurrle made a business trip ho the county -seat
Monday.
Cecilia and Joseph Ttrhaar
of Agram visited men* sister
Mrs. Petea J. Mueller here
the beginning of the week.
Kate Dengel vi-sited hea sis-
jter Mrs. l\iek Mueller in
i Pier/i  Wednesday.
The school children of Di,{.
41 had a picnic  in  the  s,
Tuesday.
Regina and Martha Hortsch
departed lor So. St. Paul
Monday.
Mary Damuth of Pierz visited her parents here Sunday.
Mary Rose Pierart of Glen-
coe Minn, is visiting Anna
Mueller vt this place.
Miss Eva Damuth left for
Pierz Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Mueller of St.
Paul is expe.c„cd home this
ween..
Nick
Lena,
nere are now at Mt. Morris
the guests of 1\[. J. Jutten.
VVe sha.l refrain from springing d joke as some ot our
rather touchy leliov\s are
quite easily of tended.
A Quick'.Thinker.
Dittersdorf — Here come two evil
looking rascals. I shouldn't wonder if
we were held up. Heinz—I'm afraid
so. By the bye. here's that dollar you
lent me this morning.—Meggendor fer
Blatter.
Koltis  and   daugh tet
wno    were     visiting
John Macho w ho has been
working iu Cedar Kapids, la.
during the past snnjiner, is
here spending the holidays
wita his parents.
Conundrums.
Why i< eonl Ihe most e-or.traclietor
r.viii le- known to e euninerce'* Because
when puri-haiK d. Instead of going ti
the buyer, ii p ph to the cellar.
In who s"T> of syllables shouiel n
parrot be- taught to speak'.*    Iu poll?'
silly-bills.
Win,t -frown bigger the more you
contraet It'.'    [>ebt.
Why Is AhIs. like a market In November'.'   There is always a Turkey in it.
Why Is mi eiM person like a window?
He- i* full ol pains ipaneai.
What Im smaller than a flea's uioutbV
Tho which geees Into a flea's mouth.
What is llie difference between phe>
teigrapli.iii; and nie-asles? One makes
iiiie-. Un' other sick families.—
P1UJadelphia Ledger.
BASKET BALL
NEW YEAR'S
What promises to be a
lively game of basket ball, will
be played here New Year's afternoon between the All Stars
of Little Palls and the Pierz
team. The All Stars quint lias
been been recently organized
but is made up of experienced
players, the best that can be secured in the city. They are out
for the championsnip and will
try hard to capture the scalps
of our team. There is no question but what it will be a very
interesting* game.
Theo. Billmeier informs us
that the petition to the Soo R.
R. Co. for a station to be located about six miles east of Pierz
at a place formerfy called Zerf
has been granted and the new
station will be called Center
Valley.
J. B. Krautkraemer of Jordan, Minn, was in Pierz last
week in the interests of tne Empire Cream Separator.
■CYC:.   Dr.  Walman,    the
Eye Specialist will be in Little
Palls the first eight days of
January. Remember if you
have eye trouble or need glasses you should not fail to Bee
Dr. Walman.
A   GOOD PHAC riCE GAME
An interesting game of basket ball was played here last
Thursday evening between the
"regulars" and a quint made up
of St. Cloud Normal and St.
John's students who are spending the vacation here. The
''regulars" had the best of the
tirst half by several points but
in the second half the students
evened up—and then some.
Ahles of St. Cloud who is a
-t of Prank Marshik, and
who has played on the Normal
team for several years, did the
starring, altho several of the
other boys distinguished their
selves by their good work.
However there was a lack of
systematic playing, especially
during the second half. There
were plenty of rooters for both
sides, and the spectators assist
ed by a cowbell, succeeded in
creating considerable excitement. 	
Everything in t^e lineof lumber
can be   had   nt reasonable  prices
-it John borgerding & Co's Lum
ber Yard.
A COLOSSAL BRONZE
t-iORSE
A bronze horse w:iich will
carrv a monster bronze cast
• f Victor Emmanual II, of Italy, is about to be set up in
Rome. The trappings of the
horse alone weigh more thai
four tons; the pistol he-lster-
are higher than an ordinary
man; the saber will bethirte. n
feet long; the breast of the
horse weighs seven tons and
the abaomen nine tons; thi. v
persons can be easily accomodated inside the horse. You
may never see this statue
but vou can have a case of
goiden grain belt beer in vour
home and enjoy its health (•jiving qualities without trouble
and with very little expense.
Order from your nearest
dealer or be supplied by E. S.
Tanner, Little Falls.
Lcdgings to Let.
The company s,i iu n circle, and n
plnyer st.uuls in the center. There is
one Rim re i-liitlr. and the came is for
ihis player tee j*et possession ot a va
cant seat. When the pame bourns
every one move's as qui fitly as possible
to Ihe chair next beside him or Lier.
ami as this is done all the time it is
eiitiiciilt for the person who is looking
for • to :inel a place by siip-
plng in atiin:-.;: them, and his attempts
will cause much amusement.
Do you need any chairs, tables,
bedsteads or glasswar e or crock
ery at cost price, If so call at A.E,
.Ylach j's before they arc all sold.
Oanta Claus.
Dear Santa Is a jolly man.
He loves the girls and boys.
And once a year around he goes
With a great big bag of toys.
Down the chimney as quick aa a flash.
With never a bit of noise.
And peeps to see If they're all asleep
While   he  Alls   up   their  stockings  wltb
t oys.
Hurrah, hurrah,  for Santa.
Who brings us Christmas cheer!
Three cheers for dear old Santa!
May he come again this year!
Odd Christmas Rhymes.
The happy sounds of Chrlstniastlde
Are heard again by all:
Old customs of the countryside.
With carols In the hall.
SUCCUMBS TO
DIPHTHERIA
Michael  Thommes,    son    of
Math Thoinmes who li\
miles west of town, died Mem-
day night of diphtheria after an
illness of only a few days. He
was taker, sick while in the employ of Nichols and Chisholm
near Frazee, Minn., with what
was supposed to be mumps. He
came home last Friday and
gradually grew worse, but not
suspecting the true nature
the disease medical aid was not
procured until Monday night,
when Dr. Kerkhoff was sent
for. The doctor at once pronounced it diphtheria too far advanced to be checked by antitoxin or any other remedy.
Decease"!   was    19   years    of
age and until   stricken   by   this
dread disease   was   strong  and
robust.    He was aide   to   be   a
bout on his feet until his death.
His   untimely   death    wa
shock to the community  and   a
great affliction to his  parents
who have the deepest sympathy
of the whole community.
No funeral services were held
on account of the nature of the
disease.
KILLS A WILD CAT
WITH AX
While out looking for Christmas trees last Friday, Louis
Gross, son of John tiros
Granite, ran onto a large wild
cat which had been hiding under
the roots of a tree.
As Louis and his companions
approached the animal tried to
escape but a well directed blow
with the ax which Louis carried
killed the animal upon the spot.
Aug.    Stuckmeyer,    of  Buh.
went to Black   Duck,   Mom
re he will work in a lumber
camp.
Wessel and Fred. Wolke and
Theo. Ortmann of Lastrup were
Pierz visitors Tuesday.
John  Schmolke
Pierz Tuesday.
Jr.
was    in
The greatest danger from influenza is of its resulting in
pneumonia. This can be obviated   by    using   Chamberlain's
JUDGMENT AGAINST
CATALOGUE FIRM
JUDGEMENT AGAINST SEARS.
ROEBUCK at CO. INCREASED Ira SECOND TRAIL.
■rs. Roebuck cS: Co.. the
Chicigo Mail Order Hou>e,
lias been ordered by tne courts
t'i   pay   damag to
Chas. A. Stickney &   Co.   St.
Paul,   Minn.,    manufactui
of gasoline engil
It is the result of a suit in
which it was shown that >e
Roebuck & Co had fraudulently bst-d gasoline   engines   in
theii trues, at a  higher
horse power than the Engines
-ed.
In the first trial judgement
was given against Sears, I
buck & Co., lor $10,000. An
appeal v as taken, and a new
trial granted on technical
grounds, but the second a-
tvard was eveu higher than
the first- $13,720. '
It was shown in court that
Scars, Roebuck ct Co. had
tried to invoke Stickney & Co.
in t e wrong doing bv asking-
then, to make the same fraudulent claims of horse puwer
in the Stickney catalogue.
This they did not succeed in
doing.
It was shown in court that
Sears. Roebuck -Sc Co., listed
a J 1-2 l orse power engine in
ibeir "Big Boob 3 horse
power engine, one of 4 1-2
horse power as a 5 horse power e gine, oneof5 horse power
.is a six horse power engine,
and so on  all  along   the   line.
It is estimated that Sears,
Roebuck & Co. made from
$15.00 to $20 00 additional on
each engines by means e>t the
higher raised horse power.
It is an easy matter for dealers lo advertise that they sell
machines cheaper than other
dealers, but when it is shown
in court, as in this case, that
engines are not of the capacity advertised, it is wise for
people who send their money
to catalogue houses to know
thatth-v get what they order before theyCrow over their
Cough Remedy,   as   it not only
cures Influenza, but counteracts   neighbor that tln\ are buying
any tendency of the disease to- cheaper than those  who pur-
wards pneumonia.
dealers.
Sold by all
A FINE LINE OF
JE
ate
@l©sks. I
REPAIRING.   I
F. J. Gilbride, Prouritor. jtj
At DRUG STORE      __ J
chase from manufacturer* a -
lowing the purchaser to have
the machine put in and tested
to see if it comes up to the
guarantee, before he is compelled to pay for it.
It will be born in mind that
Sears, Roebuck & Co. sell the
"Economy Chief" cream separator, and that they have
m.ide very extravagant claims
in their advirtUement, in rt-
grd to this separator, and
that it is wise tor people who
send their money for tl
machines to be sure that they
get what thev hive ordered
and paid for in advance before
they can nee or tes . the article.—Tne Dairv Bulletin.
The Bijou Theatre
AT
Fausts Opera   House
1 have installed a new latest improved
Edison Motion Picture Machine
will give entertainments every
Sunday night only Sunday night
Entire Change of Film every Night.
Admission only    -
io cents
JOHN IS. FAUST, Prop.
ATJENDjTHE DANCE AT FAUST'S, JANUARY 7, 1910.