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VOL. XLIV. J3-JM MANY PAY MORE THAN $100 TAX TOTAL OF $72,773.34 IS PAID BY 180 INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES IN COUNTY AGGREGATE $158,556.97. It will no doubt prove interesting to many of our readers to learn that 180 institutions and individuals in Brown county must pay over $100 each in personal property taxes this year, ac cording to the 1920 tax levy. The aggregate amount that these tax payers must turn over to the county treasury is $72,773.34 or nearly 46 per cent of the entire 192'0 personal proper ty taxes of the county, which aggregate $158,556 97 Banks Heaviest Taxpayers. The 19 state and national banks of Brown county are the heaviest tax payers, their total personal property taxes aggregating $24,668.75. These are computed on the capital stock and earnings. The Citizens State Bank of New Ulm heads the list with $6,666.24, or nearly three times as much as its nearest competitor, the State Bank of Springfield, which pays $2,698.92. The list of the county's 19 financial institutions, together with the amount of personal property taxes that each must pay this year, follows: Citizens State Bank, New Ulm State Bank of Springfield State Bank of Sleepy Eye First National Bank. Springfield $6,666.24 2,698 92 2,336 54 Merchants State Bank, _„ 1,639.76 Farmers & New Ulm 1,536.67 State Bank of New Ulm 1,38$ 24 Brown County Bank, New Ulm 1,173.66 Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Sleepy Eye 1,084.23 First National Bank, Sleepy Eye 1,070 39 Farmers State Bank, Springfield 1,009 33 First State Bank, Comfrey 974 68 Farmers State Bank, Comfrey 923 86 State Bank of Hanska 850 76 First National Bank .Hanbka 538 58 State Bank of Evan 270 31 Searles State Bank 145 10 State Bank of Essig 133 19 State Bank of Cobden 126 51 Farmers State Bank, Dotson 101.78 Total $24,668 75 Large 'Industries. Seven industries and corporations pay personal property taxes in different cities and villages of the county, among them the Eagle Roller Mill Co. and the New Ulm Roller Mill Co of this city, the Standard Oil Co the Steinke-Seidl Lumber Co the Lampert Lumber Co the Springfield Milling Co., and the Buenger Furniture Co. In addi tion to their regular personal property taxes, the mills and elevators must pay a special tax on grain found in their possession by the assessors when making their rounds. Of the in dustries in Brown county, the Kansas Flour Mill Co., which owns the Sleepy Eye mill, pays the highest amount of personal property taxes, namely, $2,873 60, while the Eagle Roller Mill Co. of this city is second in the list, pacing a total of $1,665.75, divided among its various individual properties as follows: New Ulm, $1,422 89 grain tax, $13.07 Hanska, $121 38 Kium tax, $5.50 Cobden, $50.02 grain tax, $8.36 Essig, $40.19 grain tax, $4 54. The New Ulm Roller Mill Co. pays personal property taxes this year as follows: New Ulm, $353.02 grain tax, $15 23 Hanska, $10 12 grain tax, $7 50 total, $385.87. The Standard Oil Co maintains five stations or tank yards in Brown county, upon which the personal property taxes for this year are: New Ulm, $350.11 Sleepy Eye, $172.14 Springfield, $199 80 Comfrey, $98 88, Hanska, $98 26, total, $919.19. On the stocks of lumber carried in its three yards in Brown county, the Steinke-Seidl Lumber Co. pays a total of $1,016 46 in personal property taxes, divided among the three yards as follows: Sleepy Eye, $523.62 Springfield, $310.73, and Cobden, $182.11. The Lampert Lumber Co. pays taxes of $202.34 on its stock of lumber at Sleepy Eye, $214 00 on that the Hanska yards and $123.30 on the lumber stock at Essig, making a total of $539.64. Personal property taxes aggregating $740.79 are assessed against the Spring field Milling Co., of which $665.33 are on its stock in Springfield, while $8.45 is the amount of its grain tax in that village. The'company's branch busi ness at Comfrey is assessed $58.24 for personal property and $8.77 as a grain tax The Buenger Furniture Co. of New Ulm, which also maintains a large branch business at Sleepy Eye, is listed with personal property taxes aggregating $494.48, of which $358.05 is on its stock in the store here, while $13'6.43 is on the Sleepy Eye stock. The largest individual amount of personal property taxes paid by any institution in the county, aside from (Continued OB page 2.) if^r% BRAKEMAN HAS NARROW ESCAPE LOUIS BECKER, SON OF S. H. BECKER OF THIS CITY, NEARLY KILLED. Was Gassed in the War. The young man has been employed as a brakeman on th§ Omaha road since returning from overseas service during the World war. He is still suffering from the effects of poison gas, but the War Department made no provision for his receiving the proper medical attention, and he bravely accepted employment. Prior to the reduction in the number of their employes by the railroads, Louis held a position as substitute engineer, but during the past few months worked as a brake man. Squeezed in Small Space. The coal chute at Bingham Lake is a delapidated structure with bulging sides. On that fateful morning before daylight the freight train on which the young man was employed, stopped for coal at Bingham Lake, and as this stop is seldom made, he did not know that the space between the running board of the engine, on which he was standing, and the coal chute was very small. He was caught at a point where the distance between the engine and the coal chute was but 8 inches and his body was doubled over back ward in this small space. 1 SOLVES PROBLEM: One of our subscribers claims that he has hit upon the quickest, most accurate, sure-fire system of figuring out the Federal income tax that has ever been brought to light. He sub mits the following solution of this perplexing problem, which ought to find favor among tall income tax payers/ Unsling your smelling salis, and then give them the once over: "Take your income and your wife's income. Divide that by your eldest son's age add your telephone number subtract your auto license number add your last month's electric light bill divided by the number of kilo watts add the number of cubic feet of gas consumed last July multiply by your father's age add the number.of gold fillings in your teeth plus your house number subtract your best bowling score and multiply by your poorest one add a pinch of salt bring to a boil add a little sulphur and brimstone borrow the money and pay your tax. It's very simple, once you get used to it," the ingenious sub scriber adds as a final clincher. v: SQUEEZED BETWEEN ENGINE AND COAL CHUTE AT or \BINGHAM LAKlE. 3 S. H. Becker, the well-known local land man, was called to St. James, last Tuesday, to the bedside of his son, Louis Becker, aged 25, who was almost fatally injured at Bingham Lake early that morning and is now receiving medical attention at the St. James Hospital. Engineer Saw Accident, The engineer of the train noticed Louis' lantern go out and, surmising that something had happened, stopped the engine. Had it moved a foot farther, the young man's body would have been crushed, as the space was only three inches. The train was backing up for coal at the time and all efforts to extricate the unfortunate brakeman from his precarious *position proved futile. Louis was just able to whisper and told the conductor, who had hurried to the scene, that he was chocking. His presence of mind saved the young man's life, for he directed the engineer to back up the engine so that his body might be released. This was done. Hurried to Hospital. After registering an order for track clearance, the conductor directed the engineer to return to St. James with all possible speed and the injured man was in the hospital there 20 minutes after being extricated'. The distance between Bingham Lake and St. James is about 25 miles. In Serious Condition. The young man suffered a fracture of his left arm, as well as of several ribs, while the upper part of his body, from the head down to the hips is one mass of bruises, the skin being literally scraped from his face. He also suffered internal injuries and before Tuesday night bronchitis had set in, greatly complicating matters. He was in a' serious condition last week, iut Mr. Beeker, who spent Sunday at his son's bedside, reports that he is holding his own, although there is no noticeable improvement. The patient is under the care of two doctors and a special nurse and hopes are entertained for his ultimate recovery, which, however, will'require considerable time, ANOTHER LETTER FROM THE WEST H. W. ENGELBERT TELLS OF INTERESTING TRIP TO $ PACIFIC COAST. ENJOYING ORANGES AND THE SUNSHINE. TO RETURN END OF MONTH. The Review is in receipt of an in teresting letter from our well-known fellow-townsman, H. W. Engelbert, who with Mrs. Engelbert is enjoying a protracted visit at the home of their son, William E. Engelbert and family at Covina, Calif. They are basking, in the balmy sunshine and eating luscious ripe oranges, picked from the trees in their son's large orchard. Left Here in October. Mr. and Mrs. Engelbert departed from New Ulm, October 7, going from here to St. Paul and thence through the states of South and North Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Oregon to California. The trip was greatly enjoyed, to judge from Mr. Englebert's letter, which tells of many interesting sights witnessed. Sage Grass and Sand. "In Idaho we saw some bad lands, where nothing grows but sage grass, writes Mr. Engelbert. "The soil is all sand and there is not a house for 50, miles or more. Our first stopping place in Washington was Spokane, where we spent three weeks or more. There we visited my cousin, John Engelbert, who is employed in the Washington electric power house. We went all through this electric plant it is something grand. The Washing ton Electric Co. has three such plants, one of which is located at Spokane, another in Post Falls, about 30 miles from Spokane, and the third at Lake side. They are all driven by water power. „,£ _# .-v "We also visited Hillyard, a small place established by the late James J. Hill, the' tailroad kitfg. At Spokatfe^ _The Amenfcatt I we took in the soldiers' home, a beauti ful place, and also went out into the country to se& some of the farms. The farm land there is nothing like that in Minnesota. The farms are nothing but hills. Visit" Capitol of Oregon. "From Washington we continued our trip, passing through Portland, Ore., where we did not stay very long, only three or four hours. We had to change trains there, going to Salem, Ore., where we spent about a week. We went through the capitol and also admired the beautiful roses blooming along almost every street in the city. It is a very pretty sight. Hail and Rain in Frisco. "From Salem we went to San Francisco, Calif., arriving there in the evening. It was hailing and raining that night. After spending two days there, we took a sight-seeing car and went all around the city, also visiting that section which was destroyed- by the earthquake some years ago. We went through the City Park, which is six miles long and extends from the city way up to the ocean. The Cliff House is also located near the ocean, and about half a mile from shore are some rocks, upon which we saw about 50 seals lying and sunning themselves. There is an island in one of,the bays on which stands the state prison. It is indeed a safe place to keep prisoners, for their escape seems impossible. A Beautiful City. "San Francisco is about the nicest city that I have seen in the West so far. After staying there two days, we went to Los Angeles, taking the coast line, which runs along the coast, except for a distance of about 50 or 75 miles. We passed through, a desert—nothing but sand—no houses, no trees, but once in a while we could see some sage grass and a few cacti. The sand was drifted in piles, just Uke the snowbanks we had in Minnesota some 30 or 40 years ago. Some of the sandbanks were about 15 feet high. The way it looked to me, they must have some winds there at times* *^TJ Arrive at Son's Horae.«'"i "At Los Angeles we took the electric car and went out to Covina, where our son, William E. Engelbert, has his orange grove, and that is where we are now staying. We took a trip first to Pomona, a very nice place, where Fred Gareis has a chicken ranch. He has 800 chickens and the day we were there he got 360 eggs, just a case full. He wants to dispose of his ranch, for he says it is too much work. |S Climb Mount in Car. We also went to a place called Riverside, near Mount Rovedo. We drove up this mountain in the Oakland car, always winding around it until we (Continued p» Pane 3.) NlEW ULM, BROWN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1921 REV C. E. REINEKE IS CHOSEN HEAD OF COLLEGE Brother of Dr. G. F. Reineke of This City Elected President of ~%hs Winnebago Institution.ii?ti£i Rev. C. E. Reineke, pastor^ of the Methodist church at Fairfax and brother of Dr. G. F. Reineke of this city, was elected president of Parker College at Winnebago, at a special meeting of the trustees of that insti tution, held Thursday afternoon. Rev. Reineke will succeed Rev. McCormick, resigned. The new head of Parker College is -a graduate of Baldwin, Wallace College of Berea, Ohio, and of the advanced course in Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. He has been a successful pastor for several years and possesses rare executive ability, making him well fitted in every way for the responsible position to which he has been elected. Rev. Reineke is 36 years of age, is married and has three children. He is well known in New Ulm and vicinity and his many friends here extend hearty congratulations and wish him the best of success in his new field of activity. W. A. Finley of Lafayette "is making good progress towards recovery, follow ing an operation for the removal of a tumor, which was performed upon him at the Union Hospital in this city last week. ^^r^^f,^ 5 S EX-SOLDIERS NOT1 FIGHTING LEAGUE SS" AMERICAN LEGION OF KANSAS HAS TAKEN NO STAND AGAINST IT. REQUESTS MINNESOTA POSTS ^TO ASSIST OVERCOME PROPAGANDA. ?r An, of Kansas has officially requested the co-operation of Minnesota Legion officials in cor recting statements to the effect that the American Legion of Kansas is at tacking the Nonpartisan League. Commander Vernonkof the American Legion in Minnesota will, according to the Legion's Washington news service, issue a bulletin to each of the 475 Minnesota Posts giving the gist of the Kansas commander's letter, to the following effect: Not Fighting League. "It is apparent, from letters received from American Legion Posts and in dividual legionnaires throughout the country, that they have been misin formed regarding the attitude of the Kansas department of the American Legion toward the Nonpartisan League. "We naturally do not attack the League for two reasons: Because it is considered a political body and be cause marry. Legion members belong to the Nonpartisan League. "I inclose a copy of the resolution passed by the Kansas Legion executive committee on January 21, which I am sure will make clear the situation, if communicated to your Posts and given publicity in the public press." The Karisas Resolution 1 The resolution of the executive com mittee referred to reads as follows:, "I is the sense of this com mittee that posts should be in formed that there is no restric tion in the constitution of the American Legion prohibiting members from joining- the Nonpartisan League or any other political organization, '^A ,., ,. "Be it resolved, that, insofar as the economic and political principles of the Nonpartisan League are involved, the American Legion of Kansas takes no stand-, but urges each member of the American Le gion to perform his full duty as a citizen according to his own conscience and under standing." Thus another unusually vicious at tempt by politicians and the kept press to drive' former service men into fighting the common people has failed. Si win °™r P^M The local Post at Salina, Kan., evi dently was won oyer by the plotters against the Nonpartisan League. But National Commander F. W. Galbraith Jr. immediately repudiated its action, and now the Kansas organization has done the thing which speaks well for its genuine Americansim and loyalty to democratic, principles. v.^Those who have had anything to do with large organizations know how difficult it is to keep all local bodies in line. The responsibility for the dis honorable incident belongs with^the politicians and the-kept press. .t—i. ISAPPROACMNC CENTURY MARK tSEWH MRS. WILHELM1NA ALWIN OF pTHlS CITY CELEBRATES!! v-? _,• fi^yik BIRTHDAY. -5#* & 1, LIFE CLOSELY LINKED WITH THE EARLY HISTORY OF THIS VICINITY.^, H» »3? .vis New Ulm's oldest inhabitant, M'rs. Wimelmma Alwin, observed her 96th birthday anniversary, Monday. This rare event was made the occasion for a quiet celebration at the home of her son, Ed. L. Alwin, on North State street, where her children and grand children gathered that evening to extend felicitations. Seven sons, as well as the only daughter, were present with their families to participate in the celebration, and a very pleasant even ing was enjoyed. One son, Emil Alwin, of Milnor, N. D., was unable to attend. $ Born in Germany. ^Ky Mrs. Alwin was born in Putzig 'on the river Netz, Regierungsbezirk Bromberg, Province of Posen, Ger many, February 14, 1825", and was married there in 1854 to William F. Alwin, who passed away February 6, 1910. Immediately after their wed ding, Mr. and Mrs. Alwin made preparations to sail for America, Mil waukee, Wis., being their destination. The following year (1855) they came to New Ulm, making the trip overland in "prairie schooners" in company with friends from Chicago^"S," -U Mother of First White Child. They located in Cottonwood town ship, arriving there July 3, 1855, and the following day, July 4, Mrs. Alwin gave birth to a son, Fred. Alwin, the first white child to be born in Brown county. The hardships endured by the early settlers and especially by the survivors of the Indian massacre did not discourage Mr. and Mrs. Alwin, ,w*np ^trained, ev^jy fiifpr^lo^BstibJish a home in the wilderness, 1 a home in the wilderness. Indians Were Friendly. ia During the massacre their farm buildings, together with all of the con tents, remained unmolested by the Indians, who evidently appreciated the many kindly acts of their benefactors. When Mr. Alwin returned to the little log cabin some eight weeks after the outbreak, he was surprised and happy to find everything intact. The Red men nad entered the home and had prepared meals there, but the only article broken was a china plate, no doubt due to an accident. The cattle and chickens were still on the place, although having become very timid and shy. They sought safety in flight upon beholding Mr. Alwin, who had worked his way through the brambles and cornfields to get to his home. Oldest Church Member. Mrs. Alwin is the only surviving charter member of the Methodist church here, as well as the oldest living member of the congregation. In spite of the many hardships endured during the strenuous pioneer days she is able to be up and around and enjoys the evening of her life. She has been a true Christian, a devoted wife and a loving mother, much given to home life and the rearing of her splendid family of eight sons and one daughter. The children are: Fred Alwin, Home township Herman Alwin, St. Paul Adolph Alwin, New Ulm Ru dolph Alwin, on the old homestead in Cottonwood township Emil Alwin, Milnor, N. D. A. J. Alwin, Mound, Minn. Edward L. and William G-. Alwin, New Ulm, and Elwina (Mrs. Herman Breitkreutz), Arlington. •&? ^li „..^«. -Mr..-:.. $£*•« *SBr \*ft Loves Music. s«£. Mrs. Alwin has been an ardent lover of music since early childhood and while her sons were still at home, taught them many of the well-known church hyms in parts. By special re quest of numerous friends, the seven sons, gathered here to observe their mother's 96th birthday, sang one of these songs during tne services at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The accompaniment was played by their sister, Mrs. Breitkreutz. tc$I#M ROLWES RESIGNS. if, mi g^Henry W. Rolwes, janitor at the courthouse in this city for nearly 20 years, has resigned this position and will step out as soon as his successor is appointed by the county commission ers, who "will meet for this purpose to morrow (Thursday)!.. MrA'Rolwes, with the assistance of. his family, has kept the courthouse neat and clean at all times arfd his services will ite greatly missed. He has not as yet decided upon his future activity, but will re main in New Ulm^where he oyns a residenc£fgroperty^ *S£ MAKES HIT AT MORGAN. Capt. Joseph C. Hofftieister orthts city was handed a nice bouquet by the Morgan Messenger in its last week's issue in connection with the great suc cess of the first indoor concert rendered by the Morgan Community Band of 37 pieces, of which Capt. Hofmeister is director. The concert was attended by over 500 people and made decided hit with the audience. The Messenger states that the band has made wonder ful progress under Capt. Hofmeister's tutelage and gives him deseved credit for his efforts. NEW COUNTY AGENT 4^!* The directors of the Brown County Farm Bureau haye appointed Willis Lawson, agricultural instructor in the Sleepy Eye public schools,! as county agent to succeed F. M. Bane, who re signed several weeks ago to accept a similar position in Illinois. Prof. Law son will take up his new duties March 1, but beginning thjs weelc can be found in the county agent's "office afternoons and Saturdays^ k^r^p^^^7 Hi! LOCAL BOWLERS TO SHARE PRIZES 3"*»F*' 7 S _. 'i* -V-* SEVERAL BIG COUNTS ROLLED IN SINGLE EVENTS BY NEW ULMITES. ^*. FIVE-MEN! TEAMS, FAIL TO SHOW USUAL STRENGTH IN TOURNEY, li Although seven five-meff teains of New Ulm were entered in the I. B. A. tourney which was held at St. Paul last week there seems to-be very little chance for any of these to participate in the money although the Schell's run a slight chance of getting one of the minor prizes for their score of 2634. -i Go Good in Singles. In the single' events, however, ibvotar of'tHe Ne%"tfim Bowlers are in line for some fair prizes, as two of the New Ulmites, Geo. Wicherski and A. L. Boock rolled an even 600. Several other "high in the 500" counts were made which will give the bowlers a "smell in" in the $14,000 prize money. Reilly Dahms and Geo. Wi cherski will also get a prize in the double events with a total of 1139. In this event Reilly bowled a total of 643 pins. Several other doubles will also likely draw money, -i -C Big Scores'at "Tourney. One of the surprises of the tourna ment are the big scores made. Close to twenty 600 scores lead the single events when the New Ulmites took the drive and several more have been added since that time. It is very doubtful svhether those that rolled under 575 in their singles will get any prize money, whereas in former years 530 often pulled down a prize. The New Ulm bowlers all went fairly good in their singles and need not feeel a shamed of any of the scores they made. Following are the results off their efforts: ,i Five Men Event. Schells. Baer Guentner Schueller Boock Baer *M£,V*-* v,. :.. i77 186 179 138 196 Totals 856 Grand total 2,634.'^-r Eagles Lindemann 194 Seifert .*:. 150 Puchner 129 BoergerM....'.V....182 Tauscheck 169 -Total Grand total v& llo 131 163 136 178 211 237 161 180 201 155 142 126 158 190 Bergs. S -t -F--„ Emmerich ?"!. 171 Groebner 161 Berg 1 168 Huhn' ..... 116 Raabe 161 mmp^mw ass T90 207 219 170 179 824 771 965 11,0 4)4 179 188 205 163 Totals....,*,.. 782 Grand total 2,525. 171 180 143 170 885 858 170 171 189 151 173 Backer 1S2 Hackbarth 162 Waibel .*$sV. ,..:.. 162 Wicherski P. 158 D'ahms V&x .145 ^Totals 789 'Grand total 2,492M Frenzels, Cherry Blossoms. Sprenger 134 Schleuder :,.1 172 Schmidt .'. ^..147 H. Schleuder 1.112 164 185 136 184 180 NEW ULM 3E€0NR PLACE HIGH DECLAMATORY HONORS ifefGO TO REDWOOD FALLS AND ARLINGTON. t-fi' f§J??%^4^ SUB-DISTRICT CONTEST HELD AT HIGH SCHOOL HERE ""4 J* FRIDAY EVENING. -ft ,t rM New Ulm divided second honors with Mankato at the sub-districfe declamatory contest of the Minnesota State High School Declamation Leagua held at the high school auditorium in this city, Friday evening, when Lillian Eyrich, representing the girls' section, was awarded second prize by the judges.^ The second prize in the boys' section went to Conrad Olson of Mankato. Redwood Falls* amf Arlington. The first prize in the girls' section of the contest was won by Floy Harris of Redwood Falls, who exhibited rare dramatic ability in the rendition of her declamation, while Denton Steffer of Arlington carried off the high honors in the boys' section. The third prizes were awarded to Margaret Wise of Mankato and John R. Thomas of Lake Crystal, respectively. Judges Had Difficult Task. The three judges of the contest found it very difficult to award the honors, as all of the renditions were very credit able and the contestants scored close. The judges were Prof. E. E. Carlton of Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter Superintendent E. E. Lenander of Winthrop, and Mrs. H. L. Beecher^of New Ulm, who was chosen in place of Superintendent T. E. Lewis of Sleepy Eye, who failed to arrive here. Pleasing Musical Numbers. The declamatory program was pre^ ceded by a pleasing vocal solo, rendered by Howard Haling, with piano ac companiment by Miss Frances Krook, while Miss Dorotny Hein played a de lightful violin nolo, accompanies^ by Miss Joyce Alwin,1 who presided at the piano. Both young artists responded to encores. Following thexleclamatory program and while the judges were making the decisions, the High School Orchestra rendered several well re ceived musical numbers. •& The Contestants.^ The six high schools represented by a boy and a girl each at the contest here Friday evening, were Redwood Falls, St. Peter, Mankato, Arlington, Lake Crystal and New Ulm. The contestants and the titles of their declamations were as follows: Boys' Section—"The Wandering Jew," Irvin Seifert, Redwood Falls "Toussant L'Ouverture," Evan Da vies, St. Peter "The American of Foreign Birth," Conrad Olson, Man kato "America, a Beacon Light of Peace," Denton Steffer, Arlington "The Strenuous Life," Howard Vogel, New Ulm "Patrick Henry's Speech," John R. Thomas, Lake Crystal. I Girls' Section—"Pauline Pavlovna," Edna Thomas, Lake Crystal "The Highwayman," Irene Miller, St. Peter "The Littlest Rebel," Lillian Eyrich, New Ulm "The Sacrifice of Sidney Carton, Margaret Wise, Mankato "The Heart of Lincoln," Marie Maurer, Arlington "The Gypsy Flower Girl," Floy Harris, Redwood Falls. .f' 868 910 der- 854^ J849 150 163 2T04 154 160 200 182 143 (CwtimM P»ge 70. siM iiX hj ,£. Local Preliminaries.«,/ The annual declamatory contest for the Siegel trophy as well as to decide the representatives of the New Ulm high school in the sub-district contest, was held at the high school auditorium last Tuesday evening for the girls' sec tion and the same afternoon for the boys' section. The latter contest was not very elaborate as but few boys had entered for competition, and the honor was accorded Howard Vogel of the Freshman class. 9$fcs i$CirIs' Program.^- The program rendered during the girls' contest, last Tuesday evening Jy?1|f was as follows: Voeal solo, Howard '^J Haling "Within the Law," Wanda- S Nelson "An Unfinished Story," Eliza- M*p beth Hintz "The Littlest Rebel,'5 Lillian Eyrich "The Story of a Short J^Jf Life," Lorna Schleuder violin solo, U$. Dorothy Hein "Rebecca's Journey," *jgj Veronica' Zankl "Introducing Jim mie," Dorothy- Mayer "Mr. Travers' Tv&g First.Hung," Mildred Eibner "The ij*|g Bider'of the Black Horse," Aurelia tk% Schneider, vocal-solo, Florence Schnei- Ji il The judge's Were Mrs."William Meile, f^ Prof. A. Ackermann and F. W. John- 'M son and they" awarded the prizes as followssf-'First, Lillian Eyrich second Elizabeth Hintz third, Wanda Nelson. Miss Ida Muesing was the guest of .Mankato friends, Sunday*