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Mrs. Jas. Anderson spent a part of the past week at Baudette where Mr. Anderson is employed. A.T. Armstrong returned this morning from St. Paul, where he attended the state timber sale. Miss Ethel Keehr came up from Bemidji Sunday and visited here, returning Tuesday evening. Claude Bahrs went to Minneapolis Tuesday, where he spent a couple of days. C.M. Osborne has purchased the hotel at Margie and is now operating it. A. J. Riggs of Bertha, Minn., arrived this morning to visit his daughter, Mrs. C.A. Miller of this place. Rev. Kaneen, formerly Methodist pastor at the county seat, who conducted services at this place from time to time during the past three years, died of cancer of the stomach at 10 o'clock on Sunday evening at a Minneapolis hospital. Interment was made at Anoka and was in charge of the Odd fellow lodge. The many friends of the family in this section sympathize. Iver Olimb was a business visitor at the county seat Tuesday. Mike Lemmer is spending the week at International Falls. Wm. Keiver and others have purchased a clover huller through M. C. Longballa of the First State Bank. Theo. Gaetke, filer at the mill, left Monday evening for Ada, Minn., where he will spend a few weeks. John Heath on Saturday purchased from Adolph Croucher a small house located on 4th street near the upper bridge. W.R. Deteker, P. L. Peterson and H. M. Munroe spent Tuesday at Blackduck in quest of ducks. The shooting is said to be good there. C. S. Romens of Happyland on Monday sold his threshing rig to Andrew Hauner and other neighbors resident in Cingmars township. M rs. B. W. Perrigo and Carl Jacobson of the Nett Lake reservation, and Mrs. J. J. Hendrickson of the Nett River section were business visitors here on Monday. A bouncing boy came to brighten the home of Mr. And Mrs. Oliver Massey on Saturday. The mother and child are at a county seat hospital, but are expected home tomorrow. Relatives of the VonAlman family of Cando, N. D. arrived with stock and farm machinery during the past week. They are at the VonAlman home in Cross River township. SCHOOL NOTES; The total enrollment at the end of the fifth week of school, October 10th, was 148, there being 74 boys and 74 girls. The average per cent of attendance for the week was 98. The fifth, seventh and eighth grades were perfect in attendance. There were seven cases of tardiness last week; one in th first, one in the second, three in the third, and two in the fourth grades. The rest of the school was perfect in punctuality. Columbus Day falls on the 12th of October. On that account the school observed Monday, the 13th brief programs being given. The pupils of the school purchased on Tuesday 25 thrift and one war savings stamp, making a total of 78 thrift stamps and 8 was savings stamps for the first half of the month. We were glad to receive two shipments of books on Monday, for several of the high school classes are in need of more texts, and each shipment helps. The high school program has been changed to make it easier for pupils who formerly recited in three or four subjects in succession. While the change may inconvenience one or two pupils it brings the greatest good to the greatest number. YOUNG COUPLE WED HERE; At the home of her sister, Mrs. A. E. Nelson, of this village, took place on Oct 7, 1919 at 6 p.m., the marriage of Miss Esther Stevens, of Forada, Minnesota to Mr. George McCumber, of Sparta, Wis. The Rev. Belsaas officiating. The wedding was private, only relatives being present. The bride taught the Cross River School a part of last year and is somewhat known to our residents, who extend to her, their best wishes for a long, and prosperous and happy wedded life. The worthy couple left last evening for Forada, where they will reside. 2nd stock notice; Notice is hereby given that live stock will not be permitted to run at large. Owners will please ad-here to this notice. By order of Village Council, S.E. Gregg, Recorder. Pioneer Restaurant - open day and night at old stand - Lodging in Connection - Oliver Massey - Littlefork, Minnesota. Peoples Blacksmith Shop; Frank Gean, Prop. - Horseshoeing and General Blacksmithing work done at any time on short notice. Littlefork, Minnesota. Paulson's Dray and Livery; I wish to announce that I am prepared to give teams a comfortable stabling when you are in town. Have teams for hire for any service. General Dray and Livery work. O.M. Paulson, First door Northeast of Pioneer Store, Main Street, Littlefork, Minnesota. Meadow Brook Lumber Yard and Hardware;. H. Rose, Prop., Hotel Shelgren; Aaron Shelgren, Proprietor, Good Accommodations for the Traveling Public The Littlefork Times and Littlefork Guardian Thursday Nov. 6, 1919 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS; Commercial Club Meet tonight. Curt Williams was a county seat visitor yesterday. O.M. Paulson and S.E. Gregg spent Monday at the Falls. Wm and August Boelk spent Friday at the county seat. The First State Bank has on exhibit a rutabaga weighing 32 pounds grown by Ben Bouten. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lemmer, who spent last week at the county seat, returned Friday night. Wm. Kabbage of Nett Lake will soon leave for White Earth section, where he will reside. Mr. Larson of Montana reached here yesterday, en route to the Erick Schroeder farm south of town. The basket social and dance held at the Logan and Foran camp on Hallowe'en night for the purpose of securing a new bell for the Indahl school was a success, Forty-four dollars was taken in. Membership fees for 1920 of $1 for the Third Red Cross Drive may be paid to Chaarlotte Jameson at the post-office. Dr. Larson, the Optometrist, will be at Victoria Hotel, International Falls, Nov. 7 and 8. Robinson Hotel, Big Falls, Nov. 6. Consult him if you have trouble with your eyes or need glasses. Artificial eyes fitted. 200 bushels of large white potatoes, delivered at Littlefork, at $1.50 per bushel if taken at once. Frank White. For sale- 1 heifer, 2 1/2 yrs., fresh January; 1 cow, 6 yrs., fresh May; 1 cow, 8 yrs., farrow; 1 heifer calf, 6 months; 2 heifer calves, 3 months. Mrs. Frank Wood. J.R. Allen was a county seat visitor Friday. Harley Rose spent Saturday at Inernational Falls. T.J. Johnson has been at Climax, Minnesota for the past two weks buying horses. He is expected to return at an early date. Sarah J. C. and Sarah Anne A. will entertain at the Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting to be held at the church on Friday the 14th inst. All art cordially invited. At a council meeting held Tuesday evening it was decided that a white way (wooden sidewalk) be installed between the village and the depot. The depot, also, will be lighted with electricity. Howard N. Brandon, of Des Moines, Iowa, arrived yesterday morning and is visiting his sister, Mrs. Chas. Adams. He was recently discharged from the U. S. Army. Mrs. L. A. Ogaard and son Tom, of International Falls, left Thursday for Fisher, Minnesota where they will visit for a time preparatory to their departure to California. Mr. Ogaard expects to leave in a few days. Kenneth Longballa, who is attending school in Bemidji, came home Saturday morning to recuperate from a bad cold, which he has had for some time. Preparations are being made at the Frank White farm north of town to hull clover seed. It is estimated that about $5000.00 worth of seed will be hulled in this vicinity. The Baptist Ladies' Aid will hold a sale and supper on Friday Nov. 21st. Everyone should attend. SCHOOL NOTES; Beginning this week the classes in industrial subjects will meet from one o'clock until three thirty each Friday afternoon. This is in accordance with the regulations of the state high school board. A hot dish is now being served each noon to pupils desiring to partake of the same at the price of one cent per dish. Each pupil is expected to bring a newspaper, a cup and a spoon. These dishes - one kind of hot food for each meal- are not intended to constitute a full meal for each pupil, but are to be eaten along with the lunch which the pupil brings from home. One of the teachers will remain each noon, to take charge of the serving, which will take place in the high school assembly room. The Physics class is performing laboratory work at present, preparatory to studying Specific Gravity. Arrangements are being made to hold a school carnival some time in the near future. This carnival will vary likely be held in the school house, at a date to be determined upon within a day or two. Watch the Times and be on the lookout for posters advertising this unique event. Miss Anna Erickson, one of the rural school supervisors of the county, on Monday conducted tests in arithmetic and reading in all of the grades of the school beginning with the third and including the ninth. The result of the tests will be published as soon as the papers are corrected. The pupils of the grades receiving the highest marks for the month of October were; Grade 1 - James Hale, 95; Wilford Massey, 93; Marvin Hunt, 90. Grade 2 - Genevieve Dumas, 98; Maurice Longballa, 95; Walter Charters, 93. Grade 3 - Marie Paulson, 89; Pearl Olson, 88; Elsie Pelland, 86. Grade 4 - Evelyn Rose, 92; Elizabeth Marx, 91.5; Louis Pettis, 91.4. Grade 5 - Wayne Peterson, 91; Marian Nelson, 90; Jesse Holden, 90. Grade 6 - Evelyn Savage, 90; Agnes Almquist, 87; George Frye, 86. Grade 7 - Verna Morris, 86; Doris Peterson, 83; Arthur Choate 83. Grade 8 - Gordon Jewett, 84; Pressley Watts, 84; Lura Allen 83. There were 7 cases of tardiness in the school last week. The fifth, seventh, eighth and high school were perfect in this respect. The percentage of attendance for the week was 95. AUCTION AT FARM; OSCAR REHN, Administrator On Big Fork River, Town of Reedy, at mouth of Bear River, Sec. 19-69-26. Wednesday, November 12, 1919. 1 horse, about 17 years of age 1 cow, 4 years old 25 White Leghorn chickens, 1 rooster 2 heifers 1 wagon 1 mower 1 hay rake 1 disc 1 spike tooth drag 1 disc drill 1 breaking plow and 1 stubble plow Blacksmith anvil, drill, vice and tools Cooking range, heating stove Singer sewing machine Organ No.12 DeLaval cream separator Launch Bed, springs and mattress Extension table Wash sink Cupboard Dishes and other household effects TERMS: $5.00 and under, cash Over $5.00, bankable notes, 6 months time. THE LITTLEFORK TIMES AND LITTLEFORK GUARDIAN Thursday January 24, 1924 Local and Personal News; Rev. R. C. Cody was here Wednesday night. Mike Lemmer aand Iver Lee were business visitors at the county seat Monday. Clarence Kendall is the latest member of the Forsyth Farmers Telephone Company to install a phone. K. W. Morris has been appointed potato inspector for this district by N. J. Holmberg, state commissioner of agriculture. Major Adam Otto of Bemidji, post-office inspector for this district, inspected the local office yesterday and as usual found everything o.k. Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Fernlund went to the Falls Tuesday morning to begin a three weeks evangelistic campaign, similar to the one recently brought to a close in this village. Kenneth Longballa went to Bemidji Tuesday evening to have his foot attended to. The foot was injured last summer and has been giving him some trouble of late. He returned this morning. Attorney and Mrs. L. P. Blomholm drove to International Falls yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Blomholm remained over until today as a guest at the Franz Jevne home. Loggers are rejoicing today over the fall of about six inches of snow last night, the heaviest snowfall of the season. Up to the present time there has not been enough snow in the woods to make sleighing good. F. W. Patterson and family arrived from Kelliher last week and are now comfortably housed in the L. N. Larson residence. Mr. Patterson has already started making hoops and has had three men at work the past ten day. O.M. Paulson has ordered a carload of Fords for delivery some time next month. Ole is taking no chances on being left without cars this year. However prospective buyers are urged to place their orders early as the demand this year is going to be hundreds of thousands more than the supply. A.R. McCallum, clerk at International Lumber Company camp 105, was in the village Monday. He came by way of International Falls Sunday and returned across country Monday afternoon. Mac is as great a radio fan as ever and gathered up all his radio apparatus in the village to take back with him. By this time he and his lumberjack friends are no doubt enjoying the concerts, speeches and news bulletins being broadcasted nightly. Wm. Roach returned from Duluth yesterday. From appearances his health seems to have improved since he left here several weeks ago. A.H. Olsburg, district supervisor of Veterans Bureau trainees with headquarters at Bemidji, was in the village today. He reports that Don Pettis and Alfa Rinehart the Bureau's trainees here, are making good progress. Jas. McDonnell went to International Falls yesterday to try to pick up a few men for the Cloquet Tie & Post Co;s. camps in this vicinity but did not have much success. Men for any kind of a job are scarcest they have been for several years. Marvin Anzinger of Cingmars township is attending the Sweeney automobile and tractor school at Kansas City, Mo. He has enrolled for the complete course. The Sweeney school has a reputation of being the largest trade school of its kind in the world. Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Fernlund will return to Littlefork on Monday, February fourth, at the Baptist church on the subject "Through Seven Countries in Europe and the Land of the Midnight Sun". The evening's program starts at 8 o'clock. A charge of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children will be made whech will go to the Baptist Ladies Aid. Tickets will be on sale in a few days. At the 'Gem Theatre' Saturday, Jan 26th - "The Miracle Baby" with Harry Carey. Sunday, Jan 27th - "Black Oxen" from the famous novel by the same name. A Sensation! That's the word for it-a brand new idea. Something the human race has been groping for since man got up on his hind legs and walked. Groping blindly - in the dark - longing - dreaming of it. Something a millionaire would give his last dollar for. Something a woman would barter her immortal soul for. And now FOUND! Gertrude Atherton has revealed it - in one bold master stroke. In "Black Oexn." Magic - that's what it is. But scientific magic. It's true. And First National has made a picture of it- vivid, absorbing, compelling - at the Gem Theatre, Sunday, Jan. 27th. Wednesday, Jan. 30 - "Down to the Sea in Ships" Saturday, Feb. 2 - "The Gun Fighter" Sunday, Feb. 3 - "Main Street" NEW FIRE SIREN INSTALLED TODAY The Littlefork Fire Department held their January meeting at the fire hall last evening. All of last year's officers were reelected for 1924 and the regular routine business transacted. The fire department recently purchased the steam fire siren used by Bemidji up to a short time ago when an electric siren was installed. It was installed at the woodworking factory and given a try out today. It appears to work satisfactorly and from now on will be used as a fire alarm. The firemen also decided to put on their annual dance on Tuesday, February 12. Watch for further announcements in regard to the dance. LAND WANTED; Wanted to hear from party who has land of 160 acres or less for sale at a reasonable price and terms. When answering give complete discription of land and its location, also give some discription of adjoining land, whether timber or not, Actual home- seeker. Arthur Hegdahl, Camp 103, Box F., International Falls, Minnesota DRY WOOD FOR SALE; Dry cordwood delivered in town at $6.50 per cord. Mostly birch. Abe Running LINDFORD NEWS; George Waugh and John Rehn made a business trip to Littlefork Saturday. Andrew Lind of Happyland Township was in the community last week and sawed wood. He said it was a cold job. C. W. Monty returned Sunday from St. Croix Falls, Wisc. Where he attended the funeral of his mother. Gotfred (Teddy) Erickson, who is employed at E. F. Anderson's is spending a feew days at Erickson's & Johnson's camp up river. The cold spell we have had reminds the city people of their coal bell. It reminds us of getting some more dry tamerack. Our postmaster is asked by so many why a paper published at International Falls is 6 days old when it arrives here and a paper published in Minneapolis is only two days. Old. The postmaster can not state why, but only admit that it is a fact. Miss Mabel Johnson of Wheaton arrived Tuesday to spend a few weeks visiting with relatives and friends. Mabel is a sister of Mrs. Marklund and a grand daughter of Mrs. B. Lindvall S. O. Hofdahl of Loman passes through here quite often with hay and feed which he is hauling to his camp at Wisner (south of Littlefork). SCHOOL NEWS; The school electric lighting system has been connected temporarily with the street lighting system of the village. It is planned to have meetings of the Commercial Club and of the Parents-Teachers Association on Wednesday and Friday evenings, respectively of the present week. Miss Stene, having been called away on account of illness, hot lunches were not served on Friday and Monday. The menu for the present week is; Tuesday, cocoa; Wednesday, pea soup; Thursday, bean soup; Friday, cream potato soup. SIXTEEN YEARS AGO!!!! Times, Jan. 23, 1908; D.A. Rose and Ole Aune, two of the first settlers in this vicinity, have made application to offer five year proof on their homestead, both of which are in the town of Jomeson. Erick Schroeder returned Friday from International Falls where he went to attend the funeral of his aunt, Anna Schroeder, who died recently at Forsyth Township. It is reported that the county commissioners have at last decided to district the county of Koochiching, and that the boundaries will be named at the meeting to be held Feb. 18th 1908. Harleigh Parker was seriously injured by a log rolling on him during his logging operations on the upper Little Fork River. He was brought to Littlefork for medical treatment and at last report is progressing nicely. C.A. Miller has accepted a position as principal of the public schools at Big Falls, and left Saturday morning to enter upon his new duties. Mr. Miller has had a large amount of experience in school work and the residents of Big Falls are fortunate in Securing his services as teacher. Can Gilligan appeared before his honor, Judge Labodie, Tuesday morning charged with being drunk and disorderly. Dan got an overload of tanglefoot aboard which appeared to effect his pedals and in his meandering around town he fell through the window of the First State Bank and was gathered in by the marshall. The Judge said 'ten and costs' which was paid. FORD MOTOR COMPANY; $295.00 F.O.B. Detroit. Why you should order your Ford Car now. Considering that, as spring approaches, retail buying will become more active, there will be a greater demand for Ford Cars this spring than ever before. Therefore, the only way you can be sure of obtaining delivery this coming spring or summer is to place your order immediately. 123,607 Actual retail deliveries in December, establishing a new high record for winter buying. (The car came in parts to the train depot and were taken to the Ford dealers garage and put together, before you got them) See the nearest Authorized Ford Dealer. O.M. Paulson, Authorized Ford Dealer, Littlefork, Minnesota. THE LITTLEFORK TIMES AND LITTLEFORK GUARDIAN Thursday March 6, 1924 FACTORY AND LIGHT PLANT DESTROYED Worst fire in History of Town-Loss $30,000. Fire completely destroyed the Universal Woodworking company's factory and the village light plant here Monday forenoon, entailing a loss of aabout $30.000. The fire brode out in the shavings bin in the boiler room while Engineer Larson was engaged in fixing the pump at the other end of the room. The fire department was called and arrived in a hurry but the fire had already got such headway that it was plainly seen the buildings were doomed and an ettempt was made to save anything that could be carried out. The fire spread so rapidly that only the belts and a couple of machines were carried out. The loss included about $2,500 worth of finished dowls and crating. About $17.000 insurance was carried. The generator, switchboard and other property of the light company was completely destroyed. Some insurance was carried and a satisfactory adjustment has already been made. B. P. Sorenson, manager of the woodworking company, announces that they will start rebuilding at once. A better and more modern plant will probably be put up than before, with electric power and individual motors throughout, but coming as it did, just at a time when there were thousands of dollars worth of orders waiting fulfillment and the industry getting a solid financial standing, the fire will be a big loss to the community as well as the owners. A small sawmill for cutting up bolts had been installed only a few weeks ago and this also was completely destroyed. About 20 men were employed at the factory and most of these will probably be put to work rebuilding the plant. LOCAL NEWS; Ballots and township tickets printed at the Times Office. Ole Paulson received his second carload of Fords this week. Mrs. F. J. Christensen has moved to International Falls. Oscar Douglass made a business visit to International Falls Wednesday. LOST- Gold Eversharp pencil with initals E. S. C. Finder please return to the Times office. John Myers of Littlefork is a surgical patient at the Northern Minnesota Hospital at International Falls. Dr. Frasier reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. N Blakesley of Forsyth township Monday morning. Oscar Larson will leave this evening for Tribune, Sask, Canada where he will run his father's farm this season. Dr. Frasier will talk on communicable diseases at the Parents- Teachers meeting at the school house this evening. The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet in the church basement Friday, March 14. Mrs. James Anderson and Mrs. K. O. Waage will serve. Applications were made at the last meeting of the city council at International Falls for the erection of three modern gas filling stations in that city. There are several cases of scarlet fever in the village. Ross Stevenson is the latest victim but he is reported as getting along nicely. Friends of Mrs. Lewis Patnod will be pleased to learn that she is recovering from an operation for appendicitis at the Craig Hospital at the county seat.- The proceeds at the oyster supper last Friday evening were $57.50. Of this amount approximately $28.00 will be net, which means just that much more for the band uniform fund. O. M. Paulson has received word from his mechanic, Norris Engen, that it will be impossible for him to get here until March 12th but that he will positively be here by that date to begin work. A deal was completed last week whereby Ed. Mueller became the owner of Oliver Masey;s pool room and hotel. Mr. Massey has not announced his plans for the future but expects to remain in Littlefork for a while at least. Dr. W. F. Cantwell has secured office rooms in the Holer building at International Falls and is again busy receiving patients after spending several months taking up post graduate work in the eastern colleges and hospitals. C. P. Sorenson took the insurance adjuster, who was here, to Northome Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Sorenson states that he made the trip in three hours each was. He was also accompanied by A. J Swanberg. They stopped off at Mizpah to inspect a large generator which may be purchased for use here. Mrs. M. E. Dimon spent Saturday at International Falls. Mrs. Shearer of Birchdale, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. G. Wells. R. J. Hunt of Stratford, Iowa is visiting his brother, A. A. Hunt, and family. Swan Paulson of Lindford was seen in the village yesterday, the first time for several months. The nurse who attended the late Harley Rose during his illness, returned to International Falls on Monday. L. P. Blomholm, E. E. Polkinghorne and E. J. Chilgren spent yesterday afternoon at the county seat on business. Mrs. Frank Jean, who has never entirely regained her strength since her operation last fall, is said to be considerably worse. A.H. Powers, formerly game warden in this county, but now engaged in the hardware business at International Falls, spent yesterday here on business. Marvin Dumond, Franklin and Evelyn Rose and S. D. Rose, who accompanied the remains of their father and brother to Ellsworth, Wisc, returned Sunday morning. Members of the Rebekah drill team are requested to be present Tuesday evening and there will be practice after the regular meeting is over with. Dr. Frasier was called out to the Nett Tiver and Dentaybow country Saturday to see Miss Lillian Hegahl, the Nett River school teacher and again Monday to see Mrs. Swan Erickson. Later reports indicated that Miss Hegdahl is much better. CHANGE MADE IN DRAY BUSINESS; H. M. Munroe has purchased O. L. Paulson Ford truck and dray business which includes the hauling of the mail between the depot and postoffice. He started last Friday by moving Dr. Cantwell's office fixtures to International Falls. STRONG DEMAND FOR COUNTY'S SEED POTATOES The Michigan Potato Exchange has purchased a car of certified Irish Cobbler potatoes from O.J. Wold of Ray, Koochiching County at $1.30 per bushel F. O. B. Ray, the eachange to furnish the sacks. This is believed to be a record for Cobbler seed this year. Mr. Wold specializes in the production of high yielding, disease resistant strain of Cobbler potatoes. H.C. Moore, Extension Specialist of the Michigan Agricultural College, visited the county recently to locate additional stocks of high class seed potatoes wanted by growers in Michigan. Mr. More expressed his satisfaction over the quality of Cobbler seed found here on the farms of R. C. Fraser, International Falls, Geo. Scarlett, Littlefork and Francis White, Littlefork. MANY FARMERS WILL TRY OUT ALFALFA Farmers in Koochiching County are going to plant many plots of Alfalfa this year. This crop has been found well suited in this county in previous trials. Last year a ten-acre field of Grimm alfalfa on the Riverdale Dairy Frm near International Falls was three feet high in June 18 when an adjoining field of alsike clover was practically a complete failure owing to extremely dry weather. Certified Grimm seed will be used almost exclusively for planting this year. This variety has proved hardy in Koochiching County and by growing only one variety, farmers can grow certified seed as well as hay. The Beaver Farmers club near Ray has purchased 150 pounds of Grimm alfalfa seed for distribution to members of the club. Each member will plant about an acre. This action was taken following club program on alfalfa, plans for which were furnished by the County Extention Service. The County Agent has secured an outfit to make free acidity tests of soil taken from fields where alfalfa is to be planted. LINDFORD NEWS; F. H. Jackson made a trip to Margie last week to see Mr. Berg regarding some logging. O. E. Lindvall was to Littlefork Friday on store business. Hulda Jonson left for Jonson and Nordlund's camp Saturday to spend the rest of the winter with her folks. Clarence Becktell came from the camp at Littlefork Thursday and left Friday for the Barstad camp up river to help finish up the hauling there. Horn, Joelson and Haugen are doing the hauling there, but they, like many others, want more help or more snow. Everybody kept asking Chas. Joelson for a cigar Sunday because a baby came to brighten up their home. The mother and baby are getting along nicely. George Smith passed through here Sunday with a load of house hold goods enroute to his home near Laurel, coming from Margie where he has put in the winter at the Berg camp. Florences Anderson, who has been employed as a cook at the Jackson camp, returned to her home at Bemidji Tuesday. GOOD ROOMS; Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, candy and soft drinks. Come in and enjoy a game of pool on a Good Table. Oliver Massey. Dr. H.H. Brasie, Dentist, Office in the Olson Building, Littlefork, Minnesota. Leonard P. Blomholm, Lawyer, Insurance, Office in the Olson Block, Littlefork, Minnesota Geo. W. Frasier, M.D., Physician and Surgeon, Day and night calls answered promptly, Office and residence over Olson's Store., Littlefork, Minnesota Dr. W.F. Cantwell, Office in Holler Building, International Falls, Minnesota McCormick-Deering Engines. The new McCormick-Deering 1 1/2 horse Engine runs at low speed. It is equipped with Bosch high tension magneto and spark plug, removable cylinder, enclosed crankcase, throttle governor, simple fuel mixer, and large well made replaceable bearings. It has a simple cooling system and an unfailing oiling system. Come in and see this tireless worker. Also made in 3, 6, and 10 horsepower sizes. OLSON HARDWARE Littlefork, Minnesota. THE LITTLEFORK TIMES AND LITTLEFORK GUARDIAN Thursday, April 24, 1924 B.F. MILLER FUNERAL HELD ON TUESDAY; The funeral of the late B. F. Miller was held from the residence Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. E. Fernlund, conducted the simple and beautiful services. A large number of friends assembled at the house and accompanied the remains to the cemetery. The Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was a member, attended in a body. Edson Miller, son of the deceased, arrived Tuesday morning after a five day trip from Mexico. Others from outside points were two sisters, Mrs. George Rosch and Mrs. Harvey Kouffman, and Mr. George Roach of Hillsboro, Wisc. Mr. Miller also had another sister and two brothers who were unable to get here. LOCAL NEWS: Leslie Dimon spent the weekend at his home here. Mrs. Salo was a visitor at International Falls Tuesday. Tom Thompson was among the county seat visitors Wednesday. Wm. Hartwig made a business trip to International Falls last Thursday. Twelve fine building lots in Oak Park addition for sale cheap. P.L. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Skiff and daughter, Helen, spent Saturday shopping at the Falls. The ducks are going north and quite a few flocks have been seen in the river the past week. Wm. Deiver transacted business at the court house at International Falls yesterday. Miss Nelson, Forsyth teacher, returned Sunday morning after spending the Easter vacation in Minneapolis and Bemidji. Attorney and Mrs. L. P. Blomholm spent Easter as guests at the Franz Jevne home at International Falls. The Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold their spring supper and sale in the church basement Saturday, May 17th. 160 acres on south grade, 3 miles from town. Good auto road. Partly burned over. Will sell cheap. P.L.Peterson. Wm. Madden, who recently bought the Wm. Edler house, went to Blackduck last evening to ship his household goods here. Mrs. C. Christianson was called to Hoffman (near Orr, Minnesota) Monday evening by the serious illness of her mother. Her little daughter, Clara accompanied her. Miss Iris Parmeter, teacher of the Cingmar school, returned Friday evening after spending her Easter vacation at her parental home at Bannock. The work at the new light plant is progressing rapidly and it should be only a matter of a few days more until electric light service will be resumed. The fire department held a meeting last evening at whech it was practically decided to buy another siren similar to the one destroyed in the fire two months ago. The Misses Phyllis and Jane Sullivan and the Misses White and Reynolds departed Monday morning for Virginia after spending several days here as guests of Phil Sullivan. R. Middendorp of Manitou arrived Monday night to take a job as edgerman in the local sawmill. He will move his family here as soon as he can find a suitable dwelling. Over fifty tickets were sold for the Odd Fellow dance last Monday, the net proceeds being about $30, which will go toward the new Odd Fellow home at Northfield. The Rebekahs also cleared a nice sum by serving supper. All who attended report a very good time. Dr. M. E. Withrow of International Falls spent Tuesday night in the village, examining about 20 candidates for Woodmen insurance. The number have already been passed upon by the lodge and those passing the medical examination will undoubtedly be initiated at the nest meeting which will is Thursday. Another baseball meeting will be held at the Olson Hardware Friday evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of organizing. We suggest Phil Sullivan for manager this year. He would make a good one. Other towns are getting ready and if something is not done here soon we will be trailing along in the dust when the season is over. F.M. Brown has installed his barber chair in the Oliver Massey pool hall and while he is engaged in redecoration and fixing up his own building for a confectionery and ice cream parlor, has engaged Laurence Gallo of International Falls to look after his barber trade. Mr. Brown will again take charge of his barber shop as soon as he has the new business established and going. The latter will be taken care of by Mrs. Brown. K. R. Staples of Meadow Brook township was county seat visitor Tuesday. A. A. Hunt went to Bemidji Saturday evening, returning Monday morning. Effective immediately the barber shops in this village will close 7:00 o'clock p.m. week days and 11 p.m. Saturdays. Andrew Louden has rented the Shelland house and is moving his family in from Cross River this week. Obel Olson has rented the P.L. Peterson house and his wife and two children arrived from Northome this week. Miss Mayme Croasdale of the local teaching staff, spent the week end with her parents at International Falls. E.J. Fenske of the Stare Farm Bureau Federation has completed his work in this county and returned to St. Paul. Master Albert Hunt entertained about 25 of his boy and girl friends at a birthday party at his home Saturday afternoon. The high school team has six games scheduled for this season. The first game will be with the Falls High School, May, 10th. Frank Green, International Falls undertaker and embalmer, came down last Thursday night to embalm the remains of B. F. Miller. An informal public reception will be given for Rev. and Mrs. Fernlund at the Baptist church Monday evening, April 28. Everyone cordially invited. The Farmers State Bank at Deer River is among the latest to have its doors closed by the state banking department. J.E. Cowan of Northome has been put in charge by the stare department. The Baptist Ladies Aid will give a special May Day supper and sale at the church basement Thursday, May 1st. The sale will consist of aprons, hand embroidered table cloths and other fancy articles. Don't forget the date, May 1st. Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Cantwell came down from the Falls last Thursday evening, after hearing of the death of Mr. B. F. Miller, to offer what assistance they could give to Mrs. Miller. Dr. Cantwell returned the following morning, Mrs. Cantwell remaining for several days. L.J. Walker had severed his connections with the Olson bakery, and a new baker, E. F. Krebs of Minneapolis, arrived Tuesday morning and is now on the job. Mr. Walker will leave in a few days for Minneapolis to undergo an operation, and may later go on out to his ranch in Montana. Harleigh Parker will ship a carload of approximately 1,000 bushels of Irish Cobbler seed potatoes to a Chicago firm within the next few days. The carload will contain potatoes from half a dozen different farmers in the community and about 75 per cent of the total will be certified. Among the many new home seekers who have arrived in Littlefork the past month are Olof Hjelde and family, P.M. Sellevold and family and Mrs. Lena Olberg and daughter, all of New Effington, South Dakota. All of these people are relatives of E. Mown, who resides about 5 miles south of town and who came from the same place last year. SAWMILL STARTED TODAY; Ice which has delayed the starting of the sawmill for several days went out yesterday and the mill started sawing lumber this morning. This is the latest the ice has gone out for several years but the sawing season opens earlier this year than for several years past, when high water has hindered operations for anywhere from a week to a month. The river is very low for this time of year. ASH BOLTS WANTED; I am in the market for ash bolts suitable for hoop making. Must be 65 inches long, green and sound and at least 75 per cent free from knots. Will pay $12 per cord delivered. For further particulars see, F. M. Peterson, Littlefork, Minnesota CHEVROLET ANNOUNCES NEW SPORT MODEL, The Gregory Motor C. unloaded another carload of Chevrolets this week. This carload included two passenger coupe. The Chevrolet company is announcing a new sport model for this season. Although the specifications have not been received here it promises to be the best looking car in its class and will undoubtedly make this popular line of cars even more popular. This new model sells for $625 f.o.b. factory and the local dealers expect to have one on display in a few weeks. NOTICE TO LOGGERS AND SETTLERS; On account of the exceptionally dry spring in this district, it will be necessary to shut down on burning of all kinds, unless we have a good rainfall. Burning may be done without permit until April 25th, after that it will be a breach of the forestry laws to set a fire without a permit. Govern yourself accordingly, A.L. Nelson, Ranger, Littlefork, Minnesota. CHURCH NOTICES; Baptist Church, Rev. I. A. Fernlund, Pastor, Sunday morning, Sunday school Classes for all ages. 7 p.m., Young Peoples services. Everyone invited. 8 p.m. , Evening service. Sermon by pastor. Subject; "The Jailer's Great Question." Wednesday night, Songservice and Bible study. Acts, 1st chapter. Lutheran Church; Sunday School 10 a.m. Services at Nett River, 11 a.m. The Ladies Aid will meet Friday, April 25th in the church basement. Mrs. A. E. Nelson and Mrs. L. P. Blomholm will serve. K.O. Waage, Pastor THE LITTLEFORK TIMES AND LITTLEFORK GUARDIAN Thursday august 8, 1940 THRILLING OUTDOOR STAGE SHOWS FEATURE OF FAIR AUGUST 16 AND 17 WITH THE ART B. THOMAS OUTDOOR STAGE SHOWS Cycling Kirks to Show at the Fair Loop-the-Loop Heads Five New Big Rides Gordon's Pets offer Talented Array of Feats Japanese Troupe Will Desplay Talents In Exotic Performance New Scenery and Lighting Added to Art Thomas Shows The Two Jewels - Famed Slack and Tight Wire Team COUNTY AND VILLAGE DIRECTORY 1940 'District Court' Fifteenth Judicial District of Minnesota - Judges: Graham M. Torrance, Bemidji D. H. Fullerton, Brainerd Alfred L Thwing, Grand Rapids Clerk - J. H. Drummond, International Falls Commissioner - Louis P. Lemieux, International Falls 'Board of County Commissioners' Meet at the court house in International Falls. 1st District - K.W. Morris, Littlefork 2nd District - D. J. McCarthy, Ranier 3rd District - George F.W. Treat, Big Falls 4th District - S.O. Hafdahl, Loman 5th District - H. B. Reinarz, Chairman 'Board of Education, Unorganized Territory' Chairman - H.B. Reinarz, Mizpah Treasurer - Alex Enzman, International Falls Clerk - J.C. Kohlhase, International Falls 'County Officials' Treasurer - Alex Enzman, International Falls; Deputy Treasurer - L. Roy Lutz, International Falls' Auditor - Otis H. Gordon, Int'l Falls Deputy Auditor - Mrs. Doris R. Raco, Int'l Falls Register of Deeds - W.B. Fulton, Int'l Falls Judge of Probate - John Berg, Int'l Falls Superintendent of Schools - J. C. Kohlhase, Int'l Falls Supervisor of Schools - Miss Louisa Farmer, Int'l Falls Sheriff - Hugh Reidy, Int'l Falls Deputy Sheriffs - F. U. Day, Ed Anderson, Int'l Falls Coroner - Amos M. Hansen, Int'l Falls Extension Service Agent - R. E. Mc Millen, Int'l Falls County Highway Engineer - Vince Curran, Int'l Falls County surveyor - Charles Skifstrom Int'l Falls. 'Koochiching county Farm Bureau Association' President - Melvin Johnson, Route 2 (Forsyth) Littlefork Vice-President - A.J. Carew, Birchdale Secretary and Treasurer - Clarence Rogers, Ericsburg Home and Community Chairman - Mrs. H. O. Rud, Birchdale Directors - John Dreher, Mizpah Simon Palm, Big Falls Erik Sundin, Ray Paul Earley, Int'l Falls Mrs. Ray Peterson, Loman. 'Village Officials, Littlefork' meetings in the pump house back of the light plant. President of Council - E.J. Reinarz Trustees - B.W. Perrigo, John Mueller, H. S. Bradburn Recorder - George Dahl Treasurer - Mrs. Rika Roske Assessor - Wm. F. Rowe Justice of the Peace - Archie E. DeLack Chief of Fire Department - John Mueller; 'Littlefork Board of Health' Dr. R. D. Hanover, James Anderson, H. S. Bradburn. 'Littlefork Municipal Electric light and Waterworks Plant' Commissioners - C. A. Anderson, Dr. R. D. Hanover, P. R. Sullivan Engineers - Roy P. Grotberg, Louis P. Anderson, Franklin C. Rose Secretary - P. R. Sullivan 'Littlefork Municipal Liquor Store' In Erickson Building; open daily, except Sundays and holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Manager - Ralph Foster Assistant Manager - Ovid Rinehart. 'Littlefork Public School' 1940 Superintendent - R. J. McClintock, of Littlefork; Principal Senior High School - Charles A. Fairchild, of Iowa City Iowa; Principal Junior High School - Theodore Bohm, of St. Cloud; Principal Grade School - Wm Rowe of Littlefork; Agriculture - C. A. Anderson, of Littlefork; Senior Mathematics - R. J. McClintock of Littlefork; Junior Mathematics - Harry Thoreson, of Belgrade; Senior Social Science - Charles A Fairchild of Iowa City, Iowa; Junior Social Science - Theodore bohm, of St Cloud; English IX, Junior Business Training and Music - Erling Wallen, of Blackduck English X,XI, XII, Economic Geography, Senior Forensic Work and Home Activities - Miss Kathryn White, of Wells; English VII,VIII, Junior Forensics and Home Activities - Miss Alyce Heraly, of St. Cloud Physical Science, Chemistry and Charge of Laboratory - Miss Beryl Cunningham, of Estelline, So. Dakota Home Economics - Miss Caroline Smart, of Birchdale Librarian - Miss Kathryn White, of Wells Boys Physical Education - Charles A. Fairchild, of Iowa City, Iowa Girls' Physical Education - Miss Alyce Heraly, of St Cloud Sixth Grade - William Rowe, of Littlefork Fifth Grade - Miss Jennie Jacksha, of Rauch Fourth Grade - Miss Henrietta Senti, of Littlefork Third Grade - Mrs. Miriam Johnson, of Big Falls Second Grade - Miss Lela Greer of Cleveland, No Dakota Class of Second and First Grade - Miss Annabelle Frand, of Hibbing First Grade - Miss Ruth Lundgren, of Sandstone Engineers - Henry K. Dahlstrom, Carl Smith, Robert Madden. 'Littlefork Postoffice' Postmaster - Richard C. Romens Assistant Postmasster - Miss Agnes Jonson Carrier Rural Rt. 1 Thomas V. LaRock; Carrier Rural Rt. 2 Alfa Rinehart 'Littlefork Post No 490, American Legion' Commander - Barney Pickar Vice Commander - Nels S. Nelson Adjutant - Tom LaRock Finance Officer - George Dahl Service Officer - L. G. Roske Child welfare - C. A. Anderson Chaplain - Sam Bjerre Employment - George Dahl Sergeant-at-arms - Ed. Brenning Publicity - E. J. Chilgren Excutive Committee - C. A. Anderson, L. G. Roske, V. B. Lofgren Building Committee - C.A. Anderson, V.B. Lofgren. 'American Legion Auxiliary' President - Mrs. V. B. Lofgren Vice-President - Mrs. J. LaBelle Secretary - Mrs. E. J. Chilgren Treasurer - Mrs. L. G. Roske Chairmen--- Community Service - Mrs. C. A. Anderson National Defense - Mrs. P. R. Sullivan Poppy and Poppy Workroom - Mrs. E. J. Chilgren Membership - Mrs. Mary Olson, Mrs. Nels Nelson Memorial and Grave Registration - Mrs. P. R. Sullivan Rehabilitation - Mrs. L. G. Roske Child Welfare - Mrs. L. G. Roske Legislation - Mrs. M. Hoff Historian - Mrs. V.L. Schleppegrell Publicity and Scrapbook - Mrs. E. J. Chilgren Music - Mrs. George Dahl Americanism - Mrs. R. VonAlman Safety - Mrs. B. Pickar Junior Activities - Mrs. Robert Madden Fidac - Mrs. John LaBelle Unit Activities - Mrs J. LaBelle, chairman Mrs. C. A. Anderson, Mrs Geo. Dahl 'Littlefork Commercial Club' President - Floyd Breneman Vice-President - E.E. Polkinghorn Secretary - C.A. Anderson Treasurer - Dr. R. D. Hanover 'Littlefork Parent-Teachers' Association' President - Mrs. Louis Kurdelmeier Vice-President - Theodore Bohm Secretary - Miss Beryl Cunningham Treasurer - Mrs. Francis White Membership Committee - Mrs. E. E. Polkinghorn, Mrs. Lillian Brown Program Committee - C. A. Fairchild, Mrs. C.L. Empy, Mrs. L. G. Roske Finance committee - E.E. Polkinghorn Chairman; Wm. F Rowe, Theodore Bohm. 'Littlefork community Club' President - Mrs. L.G. Roske Vice-President - Mrs. Mike Lemmer Secretary - Mrs. V.B Lofgren Treasurer - Mrs. K.W. Morris 'Littlefork Garden Club' President - Mrs. P.L. Peterson Secretary - Miss Gladys Klefstad Treasurer - Mrs. E. E. Polkinghorn 'Girl Scout Troup' Leader - Miss Rosemond Lofgren Patrol Leaders - Margaret Hanson, Wanda Hawkins, Velma Bergstrom. 'Boy Scout Troop' Scoutmaster - Ralph Morris Assistant Scoutmaster - Archie DeLack Beaver Patrol Leader - Sam Anderson Wolf Patrol Leader - Ralph Koester Cub Scoutmaster - Dr. J. Rolando 'Littlefork Telephone Co.' Manager - Chas. S. Jameson Operator - Mrs. Lillian Munroe Exchange is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. 'Minnesota Division of Game and Fish' Warden - V. L. Schleppegrell