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Hartland Bank Closes Doors Bank Hartland which was cashier closed its doors this morning and was taken over by representatives the state banking department. The bank was closely connected with Albert Lea State Bank which closed Tuesday morning. The bank has deposits amounting to $177,000; capital stock of $15,000 and surplus of $7,000. said that the reason for closing was due to frozen assets.
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BY DIRECTORS ALBERT LEA STATE BANK OFFICERS TAKE ACTION FOLLOWING DISCLOSURES Defalcation Is Rumor H. Wittmer, Former City Treasurer, Now Insane, Charged With Taking $25,000 By action of the Board of Directors the Albert Lea State Bank, the stitution did not open for business Wednesday morning patrons found the following notice posted on the doors. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Albert State Bank, by order Board Directors, temporarily suspended business pending reorganization. Board of Directors, Albert State Bank. This action entirely voluntary the part of the officers who sought prevent an expected on the bank, which caused by rumors growing statements made by Henry Wittmer, former assitant cashier and former city treasurer, was adjudged insane last week and sent to state hospital. accordance with their action, the bank and resources was turned over officials of the state banking department these officers posted following notice at 10 o'clock. business and property of the Albert State been taken possession of by the Examiner Banks." (Signed) Bank Examiner. Following the closing there all kinds of rumors afloat about the city, most of them from uninformed sources and many of them fantastic in the extreme. Veigel, state commissioner of banks, is quoted as saying that the bank because of poor paper and depleted reserves, due which were made because Wittmer, assistant cashier, short in accounts to the amount of $25,000. As near can be learned, it charged that Mr. Wittmer, to cover land losses, took the greater part this amount from city funds while city treasurer. the change when the office, claimed, transferred the to the bank, and this matter was not for some time. alleged that this effected him gradually lost his mind and for acted before insane. Mr. Wittfor years been the and affairs of the those who know him, blame the of deranged mind rather than to intent. complete careful examination now made by state bankofficers are being assisted officers of the bank. This examination will several days. In the meantime, forts are going forward and there strong that these efforts will successful although nouncement can made until the close of the examination. The city of Albert will suffer the manager Ludvig said. that the will ultimately the loss because Mr. Wittmer bonded.
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DEPOSITORS OF ALEBRT LEA STATE BANK HOLD MEETING; COURTROOM OVERFLOWING Dr. M. Head Calls Meeting to Order and Is Elected Permanent Committee of Fifteen Members to Take Inventory of Assets and Liabilities of the Institution Dr. Head K. Hellie, and Back to Report and Given AuthorNamed Committee Rodsater on and A. ity to Select Other Members. with men and womOver thousand ed, interested citiand en, depositors be Lea and vicinity, Albert zens room and enthe court jammed the court house trance doors of fast last evening. M. Head took o'clock Dr. At that the the stand and explained meeting had been called, not by the officers and directors of the closed Albert Lea State bank, but by some of the heaviest depositors He explained of the institution. the meeting was sort of gether to discuss matters and take some steps which would be for the best interest of the depositors in general. introduced SenaDr. Head then Hougen of tor John Mr. Hougen stated at the outset that he was not appearing in behalf banking department, but upon request of some of the depositors of the closed bank. He explained that he had had consideraexperience with closed banks during the past few years and as there had been some 135 in the Red River Valley durures 1ng that period and of these failures had taken place Mr. the his county of Polk. Hougen suggested that depositors' committee be named, composed of competent citizens, well qualified to work with the temporeceiver, A. F. Hall, to rary bank examine the bank's paper and learn the true situation and then report back their findings to the depositors. 'When the true situation known by the depositors," explained Mr. Hougen, "then steps of an Intelligent nature, can be taken. Until the committee makes the re port, nothing much can be done. The committee may find that would be best to liquidate If the as sets do not warrant reorganizing. At the conclusion of Mr. Hougen's talk, O. K. Hellie moved the nomination of Dr. Head as permachairman of the meeting. Robert Scott, seconded the motion and that the nominations be moved closed. Dr. Larson then moved that Lloyd Blakeley be made permanent He elected. It was secretary. found that Mr. Blakeley was not present, so Robert Scott was namin his place during the ed to act meeting. Dr. Head explained that as the chairman he would do everything to protect the depositors' Interests. Peterson of Austin was A. the next speaker called upon. Mr. Peterson was one of the principal citizens of Austin who made sible to reorganize the closed bank of that city which is today doing nice business. He explained in detail how depositors committee was selected to work out the plan of reorganization. In conclusion he impressed upon all not to attempt to re-organize and open the bank unless the committee finds that the assets warrant E. then took the floor and said "What they can do in Austin. they surely can do in Albert Lea. He moved that depositors committee of fifteen members be appointed to work with the temporary receiver of the bank To this motion he moved that the committee be headed by K. HelDr. M. L. Head and County Treasurer Art Rodsater and that these three men select the balance of the members to work with them. L. Highby seconded Mr. Westand it was unanirum's motion mously carried. Mr. Hall, the receiver, was then introduced. He explained that he would be glad to work with the decommittee in every way positors stated that with Dr. Head then two members the other committee would the rest of the work of taking selected and the the bank's business of inventory would be rushed to completion as and the findings as possible would be given to the depositors. then adjourned The meeting went off very quietly the meeting.
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MAY USE AUSTIN PLAN FOR BANK Albert Lea Depositors, Officials Study Reorganization Method An effort is being made at Albert Lea to reorganize the Albert Lea State bank along lines similar to the reorganization of the Farmers and Merchants bank of this city. The reorganization of the Austin bank was a clever piece of work and reflected credit upon all those who worked for that result. The reorganization in the interest of the depositors was attained by hard work and cooperation of all concerned. The plan is one that should appeal to communities like Albert Lea. Over 1,000 people attended the Albert Lea meeting, according to. the Albert Lea Tribune which says: "Dr. M. L. Head explained that the meeting had been called, not by the officers and directors of the closed Albert Lea State bank, but by some of the heaviest depositors of the institution, He explained the meeting was a sort of get-together to discuss matters and take some steps which would be for the best interest of the depositors in general. Solon Gives Talk "Dr. Head introduced Senator John H. Hougen of Crookston. Mr. Hougen stated at the outset that he was not appearing in behalf of the banking department, but upon request of some of the depositors of the closed bank. "He explained that he had had considerable experience with closed banks during the past few years and as there had been some 135 bank failures in the Red River Valley during that period and twenty-three of these failures had taken place in his own county of Polk. "Mr. Hougen suggested that a depositors' committee be named. composed of competent citizens, well qualified to work with the temporary bank receiver, A. F. Hall, to examine the paper and learn the true situation and then report back their findings to the depositors. 'When the true situation is known by the depositors," explained Mr. Hougen "then steps of an intelligent nature, can be taken. Until the committee makes the report, nothing much can be done. The committee may find that it would be best to liquidate if the assets do not warrant reorganizing. Austin Man Explains A. V. A. Peterson of Austin was the next speaker called upon. Mr. Peterson was one of the principal citizens of Austin who made it possible to reorganize the closed bank of that city which is today doing a nice business. He explained in detall how a depositors committee was selected to work out the plan of re-
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DEPOSITORS' COMMITTEE NAMED Committee of Fifteen Deposiof Closed Albert Lea tors Bank to Work With State Bank Examiners to Learn True Condition of Affairs. In accordance to the Albert Lea State bank depositors meeting of Friday night, last, held at the house on South Broadway, committee of fifteen depositors has been selected to work with the bank examiners and bank receiver to learn the true conditions of the bank paper and other affairs. At the meeting Hellie, Dr. M. Head and E. Rodsater named to head the committee and to appoint the other twelve members. The Tribune learned to day that the twelve appointed after careful consideration. Here are the men on this committee: Dr. M. L. Head, A. E. Rodsater, K. Hellie, Ferd Larson, R. W. Scott, Dr. Larson, Alex Larson, Carl Lageson, Edgar F. West rum, Edward Larson, Thykeson, John G. JohnE. Fonda, and E. Mahacheck.
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CRAND OFFICIALS Cashier Cashier, Ass't President, Bank Must A. L. Closed Serious Charges Answer The Freeborn county grand jury bring to steps to initial has taken the deworkings of the inner light bank which Lea State funct Albert with disrecently closed its doors The to depositors. results astrous session examinin special grand had before and witnesses many from the records, and the therefrom, adduced information of that at least the conclusion came to two officials of the closed institution gram, criminal prosecution. to were accordingly reurnIndictments were Erickson, president agains. Irwin Erick and his son of bank, The former cashier. assistant son, and and charged with is in Fedand the Bank bonds, eral Loan Erickson must alleged younger false entries in the books being of principal count bank, the the credit of $33,940 to the Item of an when in fact Albert Lea of state the City alleged no deposit was made by in the city cn the date shown by the in bank's accused men were Both of the jects Sheriff Myre, custody by taken in the bond of having fixed the the court elder Erickson at Both and at $5,000. of the son that that the required to furnish were able by the released security and were Sheriff. at paragraphs were the above Since indictments additional put in type per by the grand been returned have the jury bond. Albert under and placed cashier of the Albert with Lea accused along is State the the Ericksons in the new present- embezwith the of the jury ment of the bank's zlement of to the crediting the same funds and He Home first indictment included in the also returned last Ericksons against the made public this was not Friday but been taken he had not until later as additional indictcustody. into ment against Erickson charges him with using note belonging the bank for his own personal use. As the matter now stands the indict- elder two separate Erickson has ments him, and Wohlhuter, son, cashier, and sistant The grand jury cashier, each one. continuing its investigation additional and point to indications charges against others not mentioned in the indictments previously returned. The jury seems to have adopted as its slogan the famous words of President Grant when the Credit Mobilier was under fire in Washington immediately following Guilty Man No the Civil Escape.' The Advance has no desire to ren- of against either one der the judgement accused, but we cannot refrain from expressing the hope that the will be followed the defendants. trial of speedy Many ugly rumors have been afloat concerning the acts of the failed bank's officilas since the day the stitution closed its doors. If these rumors are founded speedy justice should be meted out to the wrong doors. and the rumors have no foundation in fact, simple justice to all persons now under cloud demands that they be given day in court to dispel any false cusations made against them.
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NASBY RESIGNS AS MANAGER OF LOCAL FORD AUTO AGENCY Oliver Nasby, who for the past will tell of some of her past two has been the popular riences. An opportunity will years ager of the Williams Motor be given to all boys and Compahere, tendered his tween the ages 10-21 to resignation fective October 1st and has secured project for this employment traveling salesman of SEVERAL OFFICIALS with the Donaldson Mfg. Co., INDITED IN CONNECTION Minneapolis, which firm are manuWITH CLOSED LEA facturers water and hot automobile heaters. Mr. The closing recently of the AlNasby's will be in Ohio, west- bert Lea State Bank, second largest first territory bank the Freeborn County Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. He has resulted the indictment of left here last week to take up eral of the officials of the duties. The home here will be maintained for the time being least Mr. Nasby desirous of finding ployment in northwest territory and in that case will headquarter here Ellendale. His work in the East him until the first of the occupy and during that time Mrs. Nasand the children will visit with home folks Jackson, Minn. Local people wish him every success and hope he will succeed transferring local territory that the family may continue their residence in village. The Williams Motor Co., which recently purchased by Messsrs. Maesser and Ellis, have retained Charlie Kubicek to operate the here. Charlie had planned back to Owatonna take employment the company's rage there but will now continue here as manager. Charlie well liked here and local folks are glad he and his family are to main here.
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BANK Seat, bank charged with misappropriation of funds. The latest be added the Wohlhuter, cashier the institution. Previously an dictment had been returned by the grand of Freeborn county, session, against Erickson, president the bank and also vice president and director of the Federal Land Bank of Paul and also against Mr. Erickson's Irvin, assistant cashier, who charged with making false entry of large deposit by the city of Albert Lea when in fact such deposit had been made. Both President Erickson and Cashier Wohlhuter are charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of $10,500. Another bank official who volved in the affairs bringing about the closing of the institution HenWittmer, an assistant cashier, who after attempting to commit cide adjudged insane and sent St. Peter The misappropriation involves bonds the Federal Land Bank and Liberty Bonds left in of the Albert Lea State Bank by B. Cady, recently deceased, and belonging to his heirs, Cretia Cady and Elaa Nelson Cady. charged that the bank used these bonds collateral for safeguarding the deposits of the city of Albert Lea and now the owners are instituting court proceedings effect the return of the bonds and the city lays claim to the bonds on the ground that they accepted good faith from the bank. meeting held at Albert court house last week Friday evening which attended by over thousand of the closed bank's depositors and committee senting the depositors was chosen with Dr. Head chairman work with the bank receiver, Hall, in an endeavor ascertain whether the bank's of affairs warrants reorganization by the positors the effort to save whether the institution deeply involved that will be better let things be liquidated by the receiver and each take their portion the loss. Lloyd Blakely was named secretary the committee.
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JURY INDICTS BANK HEADS ERICKSON, IRVIN ERICKSON, WOHLHUTER AND WITTMER FACE COURT First Degree Larceny Albert Lea State Bank Officials Make Sweeping Denials. Trials Set for December Embezzlement, false entry and misappropriation the funds held the Albert State Bank have charged in eight indictments brought by the grand jury during the past week against four officials of the closed Albert State Bank. men charged with the crime of grand are Erickson, president Wohlhuter, cashier; Irvin Erickson, son of the president, and assistant cashier, and HenWittmer, an assistant cashier. The first three men have been raigned court before Judge Peterson, all pleading "not guilty." Bail bonds fixed by the court Erickson, for Wohlhuter and $5,000 for Irvin and were immediately supplied. Henry Wittmer was arraigned because he is confined the state hospital Peter. The grand jury has been in session for over week considering the varicharges presented by County Attorney Elmer Peterson and sistant Attorney General William Gurnee. score more witnesses have been heard and the investigation has included complete examination of the records of the bank. The indictments which the charges are based are briefly The State of Minn. against Erickson, Wohlhuter, and Irvin Erickson. Item Jan. 1929. bonds the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul amounting to $10,000 and owned the Cady of Armstrong. claimed that these bonds used collateral for the deposit of Albert Lea. Action has already been started by the estate against the city re-possess the bonds. city being the alleged innocent holder. said that the city ready to the bonds. The State of Minnesota against Erickson. Item August 1929. Charging that he made false city deposit of $32,940.93 which witnesses claim was never made. The State against Erickson, Wohlhuter Irvin ErickItem of June 1929. Embezzelment of for by Home Investment Company of which Erickson president. The State against Erickson. Item Sept. Embezzelment note longing to the State Bank of Hartland. The State against Erickson. Item Sept. 1928. The embezzel$375.00 for by Oscar Subthe Home Company. The State against Erickson. Item of April 26, 1929. Misappropriation of the sum of belonging to the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Manchester, of which was officer. State against Erickson. Item of June entry bills registry of four amounts, as follows: with interest $63.00; $500 with interest $15.50; $4,000 with interest with interest $52.50. Alleged paid to Oscar Subby for Home Investment Company. State against Erickson, Wohlhuter and Irvin Erickson. Item June 1929. Embezzelment alleged use of Erickson H. Harm. To all of these charges the defendmade denial. They claim that all can explained. have as their attorney Boutelle and associates of MinneapThe four men under indictment have been and influential Albert Lea for years. Erickson has many outside financial director the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul and other institutions. Mr. Erickson quoted saying that the entire rests the of affairs Wittmer, former assistant cashier and for several years treasurer. Speaking for associates he says they entirely nocent wrongdoing in the fairs and they have little difficulty in proving this fact. All of the indicted officials have many friends both and express their that the matter will cleared up. The grand jury adjourned yesterday afternoon, after handing down last four indictments. Judge Peterson notified members again November Judge Peterson has also set the time trial of the cases cember 2nd.
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BANK DEPOSITORS DEFUNCT Settles Suit Mackey Thompson First National Bank of The Wells The Nationof Against Company for Surety following article, under The headline appeared Wells Mirror of Wells, yesterday's and will be of interest to many of the readers of the Tribune: (By Mackey Thompson) This suit was instituted case of the First National which receiver Bank of Wells against the National Surety Company to recover under indemnifying the bank bonds loss might sustain his against any certain of some of the through of the bank insured. The officers settled out of court by the suit was paying the present Surety company who is the trust's third receiver, phone the of $21,250. This receiver, sum of claim the full payment any have against the Surety trust may for the acts sued upon mean company action the trust and includes any bring the same acts un Judge might on der the bond of the first receiver, which bond written with the gued said National Surety Company. The First National Bank of Wells brief closed September, 1923. The Sure claimed the bank's con- fore company the Minnesota Land make nection Credit Company and acts leged in the were known national bank examiner and reported and therefore had the of the alleged acts so the distice reported later of the alleged covery acts was outside of the time the bond. The end tion stipulated claimed those who Surety company had charge of the bank after day, closed had access to all books of account and ords and should have known of these causes us action. The receiver disclaimed any act of negligence on His defense, under his part. stand him correctly, that on two duct separate and distinct occasions the department of justice had men our the First National Bank of amining Wells and did not report, that aware, any dishonest act and if they did not find any for criminal action how was he the to find for civil action pected any and with many other pressing duties he could not be expected the thresh matters he believed had been brought To The Surety company in its answer also set laches as a defense. the up This word means unreasonable de Certainly there is no doubt of lay. about delay. This discovery reported in the complaint of the trust two after the made over years bank closed. But has to be unreasonable delay to be laches. The trust had its case well prepared and would have this proposition given the Surety company good battle. Some of the items of the trust's complaint covery those where the notes or per were given for so-called volun assessments. The Surety com tary claimed was not participat pany in by all shareholders and ther the amounts function were the stock held one might say was more of donation, or say, voluntary contribution. The question then arises, was there any liability placed upon the donor in the conduct of the property donatof how could you say the Again, assets of the bank were lessened the conduct of the donor faulty gift? The Surety company claimed the bank was ahead by the contribution yielded. They to also claimed that several of al leged the assets of bank any as they accrued to the benefit of the The receiver read brief present outline of the matter representa tives of the depositors' committee of the First National Bank Wells and the things ered in his statement he said had never met job that required the technique of so many human activities as those required of receiver closed national bank village or small town in an district like ours. The agricultural first this trust in tion had to operate factory in the instance of canning plant. ceiver has to be skilled in chattel He has to know about mortgages. contagious abortion and tuberculo sis in cattle. Versed in drainage and tiling. What conditions allow preferred claim and when does an from Mr. offset obtain. Quoting remarks, said, Thompson's expect us to bat 1,000 per Babe Ruth can't do it and Well, do The rest of the receivcan't for On can speak 1923, there were not September receivers of many experienced tional banks. You don't have it in to either of us that one of the first things, if not the very first thing, in taking bank to examine the sure just closed, bonds of the officers for possible was fortunate enough recovery. make such recovery for the Wells National Bank, but Na words the refused by the office of the comptroller of the currency. They and this flat suggested refused by the Then $17,500 concurred the attorneys of both sides, but flatly refused this. receiver's is no has to make portant decisions and he plays lonely role. There was Thursday afternoon. had to have Good hart, Madland and Ringoen here Saturday to ready for case the following Thursday. We had all that research and positions could before well prepared. No matter the trial court held way would have been appealed. The cost and delay obvious and old Father Time was plugging along in prosiac way and the sun setting the west. Well, derson got his principals in New York on long distance and got the office on the and settled for $21,250 and, as they say, that's that. This epistle reminds me of judge's charge to the jury and that way. only wish lucid as those written Haycraft and Judge Norman Peterson. afraid have my case, which rules. You have this against outline of the matter and your own beyou and to verdict. good for What your unbiased opinion. However, before adjourn to and take your first jury room ballot assume refused settle and stood trial January 1930, and the curtain falls the of the month elapses before you just the setting the same and bring you message, namely, we lost case and the subject before shall appeal with all the attending expense, work and Would have blamed the you findings of the court upon the of the trial and would you have said if had understood you weakness you would have tled? wish you to sleep on this and have meeting and then letter to the comptroller of stating what think currency you about the settlement of Now, not what do think about you conduct of the trust by the othreceivers, not what you think the bank examiners should have done when the bank closed or what department justice should have done about the miscarriage justice, but what should have done on that Thursday afternoon the sun was setting in the Lea against the American Company in which this inSurety surance company is by the Minneapolis firm The torneys, Messers. Fowler, Carlson, Ferber Johnson. It comes before the circuit court of appeals on an appeal from order sustaining demurrer and expect to Janet heard Kansas City during the March term. The Albert Lea Building Loan Association have Gendler, bond, believe, the sum Lenz, $75,000.00 under which it would son, be very advantageous to the assomade of Ardis recovery the had deposited with the Albert Lea State Bank at the time that bank closed. These surance companies use all the vices and artifices known to the genuity of the smartest brains the country and use all the intricacies, devious ways and pitfalls of our present rethods of litigation Robert to escape liability. You can lieve me not. It behooves some Harold attorney on behalf the Albert Building Loan Association be alert and of single purpose, by son, which mean, to be out first, last and always for the good of the Nelson, Lea Building Loan Association. Select an attorney that has affiliations that one no past or present would tend to temper the vigor of his prosecution. might be for all of the old officers and direc tors the Loan Association hold ing office the time the Albert State Bank closed, to resign. That of course is the shareholders of the Albert Lea Building Loan have wondered was possible make for the Albert Lea Building Loan Association of the remittance of made the Albert Lea ble, Company from the State Foundry Highway Commission by their Grobel, voucher No. C-11544 dated August Houge, state auditor's warrant No. mailed to payees on August Eileen 1928, covering negotiation No. state project No. understand able attorney resigned rector the Albert Lea Building Loan because this draft, the proceeds thereof, was to the Albert Lea Build paid over Loan Association as mort ing certain mortgage where gagee the Albert Foundry Company mortgagor and the property covered by the mortgage volved in the State Highway ject referred to above. The important thing at this time prompt, vigorous and loyal tion. The present men the helm have all these qualities and my of writing these few only purpose words to bring home to all the importance of the situation and to preclude the mistakes made in the Wells trust. Mary MACKEY let
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know those old alley who believes what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander," meow ed Albert Lea Tommy today. happened to be out in society the other night and heard one woman say that, proportionately speaking, business men in Albert Lea were equally guilty with other citizens in sending out town for goods. And then she proceeded to name over some merchants who do that very thing. So came to the conclusion that perhaps better not jump on the citizens of the community for practicing buying away from home without including the merchants. You know people who live in glass houses are so very apt to throw stones. mean by this that we are so apt to see the faults others and not our own. Many a raven croaks at crows for being person should laugh at the deformed, until he is straight himself-and not then! Many man who has lost leg is foolish enough to sneer at the lame. People should look in the looking glass more often. ask that you be more observing and you will always note that the rottenest branch cracks first. In other words the guy who should be the last to utter sound, spouts the loudest and longest. Somewhere have read that homely expression: 'Bespattered hogs bespatter others -and he who is full of faults finds faults-they are most apt to speak ill of others who do most ill themselves. And once read the following little verse which is applicable at this time: 'We're very keen our neighbors hump to see, We're blind to that upon our back alone; E'en though the lump far greater be, It still remains to us unknown. So am going to conclude this little effusion tonight with suggestion that before we rebuke another we must first consider, and take heed that we are not guilty of the same thing, for he who cleanses blot with inky fingers makes it worse. Goodbye. P.S.-A fine rule is to give only what you would be willing to take." THE WEATHER Snow probable tonight and Thursday; rising temperature tonight; colder in northwest portion Thursday. Yesterday, 30 above; last night 23 above; today noon 28 above. Dial 2323 for Yellow Cab. 17-tfr Dressmaking and remodeling. Dial 5497. 29-7r Buckwheat Flour, lb. bag for 39c. Diamond Crystal shaker salt at 10c. Empire Grocery. 30-1r To Minneapolis-George Chamberlain of Skinner, Chamberiain & Co., left this morning for Minneapolis to attend the Northwest Market Week activities. To Visit Daughter-Mrs. D. M. Whitney of the Tribune apartments left today for Minneapolis to make visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Willis. Before morning the boys of Scout Troop Five gave a little playlette entitled: "Mac Decides," before the assembly of the Junior High. Clarence Nash, Scout Executive, also gave a talk for the program. Over Night Laura Christopherson of Hartland came to Albert Lea yesterday to do some shopping and was an overnight guest at the home of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Arveson of South Broadway. Operation-Miss Bernice, 11-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Jorgerson, 711 Sheridan Avenue, underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Naeve hospital on Monday afternoon. She is getting along nicely. To Minneapolis-Carl Lageson of Gildner Lageson's and John B. Johnson of the First National Bank left this morning for Minneapolis to attend the auto show and attend to business matters. Mr. Lageson will also attend the Clothiers convention. In Town Today-Loyal P. Thomas, State Boys' Work secretary of the Y.M.C.A. is in town today. He will meet the members of the local Boys' Work committee at supper, and at 8:00 o'clock will continue with the training institute begun month ago for leaders of boys' club. Auction Sale 13th-C. B. Winjum will hold a public auction on the Chas. Winjum farm, miles northeast of Albert Lea, miles south of Lerdal and miles north of Hayward, on Thursday, Feb. 13th, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. Free lunch at noon, horses, 26 head of cattle, 42 hogs, farm machinery and other articles will be sold. J. N. Brown, auctioneer, and First National Bank clerk. Sells Out-The Hollandale Hardware Co., Inc., owned by Rosenberg Suddendorf been sold to In felt & Grotenhois of Hollandale, have already taken charge. Mr. Suddendorf station agent Owatonna. Mr. Rosenburg is helping the new management during the month of February. After that he will take up farming in the Hollandale district. Mr. Infelt, one of the new managers, is a contractor of Hollandale and Mr. Grotenhois is farmer. Rare Coin Collection-Speaking of coins. Chester Schneider, of 415 4th street has some very interesting silver and copper pieces of before the Warld war date. A Russian silver piece about the size of our half dollar has the Czar's head on it, and is dated 1898. Other Russian coins are of copper with the Russian coat of arms, the double headed e..gle. An Argentine silver piece bears the date of 1827. There is copper piece from Brazil and some silver and copper coins from Germany. Half price dress sale beginning Feb. 6th Style Shop. 30-1r In City-Mayor and Mrs. W. J. sorlie in Minneapolis. (Peaches) Peeled yellow cling No. 10 cans, 77c. Ripe olives, medium size, 9 OZ. can for 25c. Empire Grocery. 30-1r Of Duluth-Mrs. Lloyd Peabody of Duluth, Minn., is in the city visiting with her mother, Mrs. J. P. Newell of Water street. To Auto Show-Dick Stanton of the Dodge agency and Lyman Nelson left this morning for the Twin Cities, where they will attend the auto show. Skarning and his famous accordian orchestra will play at the Promenade Hall Wed. Feb. 12th. Come and hear the world's famous accordian player. 30-1r Marriage marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the local clerk of court. They went to Theron Ray Meeker of Cerro Gordo County, Ia., and Grace Kossack same county and to C. C. Shaner of Pocahontas county, Iowa, and Iona Anderson of Wright county, Iowa. Arrested Saturday- Hollingsworth, who was arrested on Saturday at Glenville, was given justice court hearing before O. F. Missman this morning and his fine was set at five dollars and costs or five days in jail. As Hollingsworth is transient, and has already served that time he was released. Has Been Employed-The directors of the Albert Lea Building Loan association have employed A. F. Hall. Mr. Hall was the first bank receiver called here to look after the interests of the closed Albert Lea State bank. Mr. Hall is already in Albert Lea. At present he is employed as field man. Later his duties, according to reports, will become more extended. Four Drunks-The Police Department had very busy time last evening making four arrests. Kirkby, whose address was not given, Albert Frandle and Maynard Amble, both of Briceln and Gerhard Larson ,an old local offender were the four arrested on charges of drunkenness. They were all fined dollars and costs, and the latter was unable to pay the sum so was given a twenty day jail sentence. Adjourned-The case of the State of Minnesota vs. Fred Dillon of this city (a married man) was set to come up in Justice Missman's court at one o'clock this afternoon, but owing the fact that County Attorney Elmer R. Peterson is busy with the grand jury, and unable to attend to his part of the hearing, it has been adjourned until seven o'clock tomorrow morning. This is a paternity case involving an unmarried Drunken J. Klocke of Hollandale was arrested by the police department yesterday afternoon on the charge of driving while drunk. His arrest followed an accident in which Klocke ran in to one of the Aitchison Lumber Co. trucks, near the lumber yards. He did considerable damage to the truck including the breaking of the front axle, broken hubs and several other minor damages. A preliminary hearing was to have taken place this afternoon. Branch Armstrong Married Today-Mildred Everill Rabbitry of Zearing, Iowa, one of of this city was married today by Iowa's largest rabbitries, is opening Justice Missman to Charles branch rabbitry in Albert Lea. Wertz, formerly of this city but Ed R. Hanson has been appointed now with the U. S. army stationed the local manager. The rabbitry at Seattle, Wash. The bride will will be located on Harding avenue. remain Albert Lea until her The Armstrong Triple-A Rabbitry husband completes his army enhas become well known all through listment, which will be in another the middle west by its winning at four months. the largest rabbit shows, at Des Moines, Ames, Fort Worth, Tex., He Can Wait-Gayhart Larson, Minneapolis and so forth, winning who must serve a county ja'l sen66 ribbons this season. Many imtence for the next tewenty days beportations from Canada have kept gan his sojourn behind the bars the quality of stock the very highthis morning. When Sheriff Myre est. Under the able management of was escorting him to the jail, HelMr. Hanson the Armstrong mer said: "My goodness, Larson, Rabbitry will undoubtedly prosper don't know what am going to do in Albert Lea as they have in Iowa. with you-I am pretty well filled In Again-Glen Hougsver, who up. "Whereupon Larson remarked was found guilty some time ago of as he stopped dead in his tracks and looked at Helmer: "Vel, Heltaking car from its parking place which did not belong to him, is mer, don't vorry about me-I am again in the county jail. After perfectly villing to vait." Hougsver was found guilty as To North Dakota-Nate Chier charged, he was sentenced to and George Brundin left yesterday term in the county jail. Later he afternoon by motor for the Twin was released on parole. R. PorCities, where Mr. Chier will attend ter was appointed his guardian. the auto show and Mr. Brundin will Hougsver failed to report to Mr. attend the Market Week activities Porter as ordered by Judge Peterand do some buying for his store son. Yesterday Mr. Porter found here. On Thursday they will mothat Hougsver out on spree. tor on to North Dakota. Mr. Chier Growing disgusted with him, Mr. will stop at Fargo, where he is Porter asked Sheriff Myre to get planning to locate, and Mr. Brunthe gentleman and put him in jail. din will take the train to Grand Sheriff Myre got busy and HougsForks, where he will make a short ver is now languishing behind the visit with his brother, Dr. John bars and will be for the next 36 Brundin. days. (Monogram) coffee. Just received shipment direct from New York, the genuine P.A.L. blend. Try it out. To introduce will sell for 49c lb. Empire Grocery. 30-1r To Celebration-Mrs. William B. Bjornstad of Minneapolis arrived yesterday to be a guest at the Sons of Norway Festival last evening. Mr. Bjornstad is the president of the local club. From Rochester-Miss Lenore Hise, who recently underwent an operation in Rochester for the removal of a goitre, returned home yesterday. At this time she is getting along very nicely. In Mankato-Evan Wulff of the local Oakland-Pontiac agency went to Mankato with some of his assistants and a customer yesterday and brought back some new cars. Among the types was a new Oakland eight. Adolph Schaub of the Northside, who is confined at the Naeve hospital recovering from bullet wounds, is getting along very well at this time. However, it is expected that she will not be up for several days. Fire This Afternoon-Just at o'clock the fire department was called to North Pearl street where it was reported a barn near the high school football field was on fire. The extent of the fire was not known at the time of going to press. Funeral This funeral services for the late Mrs. Mrs. Marit Venem, who died Mon day morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christine Larson of Euclid street, was held this morning and burial was made at the Silver Lake cemetery. Stopped Here Mrs. Alfred Langwith (Miss Eleanore Day) of Minneapolis arrived yesterday en route to her home from California and stopped overnight as the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dwight, of Park avenue, going on this noon. To Auto Show-Mr. and Mrs. Evan Wulff of the John F. Hanson apartments and Mrs. H. L. Wolfe of Jefferson street and Mrs. Leonard Jensen of the Harm apartments left this morning by motor for Minneapolis where they will enjoy the day attending the Northwest Auto show. New Babies-Mr. and Mrs. Harold Seuser (Miss Marvel Henry) of Start advertising in the Tribune Second avenue west are the par- It brings results. ents of a baby son who was born to them at the Naeve hospital on February and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heine of Alden are the parents of son who was born to them at the hospital yesterday. Visiting Friends-C. W. Treat of Blooming Prairie is visiting at the home of his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Skoloda. Mr. Treat has not been in Albert Lea since 1878, so he does not feel much at home. He is 81 years old, does not wear rubbers or overshoes and reads readily without glasses. Some Fine Larson the Poland China hog man who lives five miles east of Emmons village, just sold two truck loads of hogs, (seventeen of 'em) to the Albert Lea Packing Co. The hogs were eight months old and averaged over 350 pounds each. Jimmie received a check of for the hogs. Girls' School and In Anton Peterson Sizes 2½ to 8 was digging on South Newton street yesterday the side of the hole Misses' and Children's caved in pinning him beneath some of the concrete paving and dirt. Oxfords and Shoes. Fortunately help was at hand and he was rescued. He is now confined at his home, 315 Second street, suffering from badly bruised All sizes, all SOLID legs. No bones were broken. A bad leak in the service mains near the Smith, Wright Co. had caused big wash of dirt under the pavement. Workmen were attempting to dig down in order to shut off the water when the cavein resulted. The men were employed by Madson & Marpe, plumbers who had the job of repairing. In Beckel of Glen ville was brought to Albert Lea today by Deputy Sheriff Wulff and placed in the county jail to sober off. His hearing will be at such time when the prisoner regains his equilibrium. From Des Cora Hanson of the millinery department of the Geo. E. Brett store returns this evening from Des Moines, Ia., where she has been spending several days in buying merchandise for the local shop. Visiting Jack Bowers of Cedar Rapids, Ia., who has been guest of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schneider of Pickerel Lake for the past two weeks, came into the city yesterday and will visit for a few days with friends here. Resumed Work-Sam Wangen resumed his work at the office of the Albert Lea Packing plant Monday after several weeks' absence. Mr. Wangen had the misfortune to injure his right arm in the elbow while playing basketball at Lake Mills with the American Gas Machine Co. team. He was confined at the Naeve hospital for while, and suffered great deal with the injury. At this time he is getting along nicely, although his arm is little stiff yet. Visiting Friend-Mrs. Ed. Lund, one time resident of Albert Lea, whose home is now in Minneapolis, arrived yesterday to make a short visit with her friend, Mrs. Helen Ohlinger, who is staying at the home of Mrs. Axel Brundin on Park Avenue this winter. Mrs. Ohlinger's sister, Miss D. Etta Ruble, it will be recalled passed away suddenly in California on Monday morning, and Mrs. Ohlinger was unable to leave for the funeral, so her friend came to be with her a few days. Finds Less Drinking-"There is less drinking and conduct among high school students in Minnesota since the enactment of the eighteenth amendment," according to the announced results of a survey conducted in Minnesota schools under the direction of G. H. Sanberg, Rochester superintendent. The national commission on law observance and enforcement asked two or three school executives in each state to make reports. The survey in Minnesota was unanimous that living conditions are better since saloons were voted out.
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ALBERT BANK RECEIVER Depositors Will Be Glad to Know That Security Bonding Companies Have Turned Over to Bank $15,000. Today the Tribune learned that the bonding companies, guaranteeagainst irregularities against the Erickson and Assistant Cashier Henry Wittmer decided turn over the full amount the bonds the receiver the closed Albert Lea State Bank. This will be highly pleasing the depositors of the bank. This security the form bonds. One was against any regularies of Henry Wittmer to the extent of $5,000 and the other against any irregularities of Erickson the extent $10,000. The bonds were obtained through Eagle Indemnity The full amount of $15,000 has already been received by the bank receiver and is now in his possession. This money of course eventually find its way in dividends the depositors of the bank. Earthquake Felt San Diego, Cal., Feb. slight earthquake occurred here yesterday. The shock lastseconds and slight that barely perceptible dents.
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First Bank Stock Corporation Buys Albert Lea State Bank Building--Deal Closed Today Deal Was Closed When Judge N. E. Peterson Signed the Order at Preston, Minn., at Noon Today-Freeborn County National Bank & Trust Co., Will Move to New Quarters in About Thirty Days- North Side Bank, Which Is Also Part of First Bank Stock Group Will Remain the Same-New Owners Pay Approximately $120,000 for Property-Albert Lea Building & Loan to Have Home Vacated by Freeborn County National Bank. At noon today the beautiful bert Lea State Bank building and its fixtures became the property of the First Bank Stock Corporation of which the Side Bank and the Freeborn County National Bank & Trust Co. are affiliated. This property ^hanged hands today when Judge N. E. Peterson, of the district court, signed the order at Preston, Minn., authorizing the sale. For a long time the sale has been pending. Technicalities held up the closing of the deal until this noon. The building is taken over for approximately $120,000. Only $17,500 is paid in cash. The new company assumes the mortgage and all bligations which amount to $102,500. The new concern will do considerable remodeling of the ground floor of the building and will then move the Freeborn Co. National Bank & Trust Co. from the present quarters to the new home. The North Side bank, which is a part of the First Bank stock group, will continue in its present location on North Bridge street and will continue under its own management and board of directors, head ed by James Nelson its president. The present home of the Freeborn County National Bank & Trust Co., will be remode!ed and when finished the Albert Lea Building & Loan Co. will move there. This will make an ideal home for the Building & Loan Co. For some time the directors of the Loan company have been wanting to get on the ground floor where it will be more convenient for the customers and will enable the concern to car- Al- ry on its business in a more satisfactory manner. According to plans the changes will all be made in about thirty days. Without doubt the transfer of the Albert Lea State Bank will meet with the approval of everyone. In fact it will mean much to Albert Lea. The Albert Lea State Bank building will now house one of the great banking groups of the northwest. with said building, whereby certain of said directors pay the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in cash in full settlement thereof, which settlement enables said building to be sold free from the mortgage on said building executed for the benefit of the makers of said so-called building notes; And it further appearing that the sale of said building upon the terms of said offer is the best price available therefor and for the best interests of the creditors of the Albert Lea State Bank and that said offer should be accepted; It Is Ordered, That said petition be granted and that said A. J. Veigel, as Commissioner of Banks of the State of Minnesota, be and he hereby is authorized to sell and On the other corner is the First National Bank, a member of the Northwest Bancorporation bank. Both concerns are giants in strength, having millions of dollars in capital. They are made up of the strongest and best banks in the entire northwest. With the Albert Lea State Bank building operating as a bank again, and with the Albert Lea Building & Loan occupying the present site of the Freeborn County National Bank, Broadway will be getting back to normalcy once more, all of which will be pleasing to those who want to see Albert Lea prosper. Here's the order as signed by Judge Peterson today: State of Minnesota, County of and supplies now in said Albert Lea State Bank building, being all Freeborn. In District Court, of the certain fixtures, equipment Tenth Judicial District. and supplies which said CommisIn the Matter of the Liquidation of sioner took possession of at the Albert State Bank, Albert time said bank suspended business, Lea, Minnesota. except only an item of furniture ORDER AUTHORIZING SALE OF heretofore sold for approximately ALBERT LEA STATE BANK Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), BUILDING. upon the following conditions: The petition of A. J. Veigel, ComThe purchaser to pay $17,500.00 missioner of Banks of the State of in cash, and receive possession of Minnesota, in the above. entitled said premises as of November 1, matter, bearing date October 18, 1930, together with all rentals be1930, having been presented to the coming due on and after said date, Court, setting forth a proposal by and accept a conveyance of said First Bank Stock Corporation of premises aforesaid subject to said Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the mortgages, plus interest as aforepurchase of the Albert Lea State said. Bank building in the City of AlThe Commissioner of Banks bert Lea, Minnesota, and asking shall pay all current and delinquent that said Commissioner be authortaxes and assessments now due ized to accept said proposal and to and unpaid, if any, upon said real make conveyance of said premises estate and personal property, and in accordance therewith; shall be entitled to retain all of the And the Court having considered rentals for October 1930, amountsaid petition and said offer, a copy ing to $1,066.35 ,out of which the of which offer is attached to said said Commissioner shall pay the petition, and the Court having running expenses of said bank further been informed that the conbuilding for October and pay interditions of said offer with respect to est on said mortgages for the said title and other matters have been month of October 1930. It is reprecomplied with, and that an adjustsented that the current taxes are ment of the existing elevator, stairthe only taxes and assessments unway and- party wall agreements paid. affecting said bank building have Said conveyance shall be made been agreed upon; to the First Bank Stock CorporaAnd the Court having this day tion or to such other person or cormade an order approving a comporation as the said First Bank promise settlement of the so-called Stock Corporation shall designate. directors' building notes, given to Said Commissioner of Banks is the Albert Lea State Bank by cerfurther authorized to furnish to the tain directors thereof in connection purchaser an abstract of title show- convey by appropriate instrument the premises known as Albert Lea State Bank building, described as follows, to-wit: Lot Nine (9), and the North One-third (N 1-3) of Lot Ten (10), in Block Twenty-two (22), City of Albert Lea, according to the original plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, Freeborn County, Minnesota, said conveyance to be made subject only to the existing mortgages of record to the Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company, with interest to October 1, 1930, which aggregate of mortgages, with interest to said date, is approximately $102,500.00; said Commissioner is also authorized to sell and convey all of the bank fixutres, equipment ing marketable title in the seller, except as aforesaid, and to assign to the purchaser without further consideration, all policies of insurance covering said building and its operation, and to do such other act or thing as is necessary to carry out the terms and conditions of this order. Unless the sale herein ordered is completed not later than November 15, 1930, then the purchaser shall be required to pay interest on the said sum of $17,500.00 at six per cent per annum in addition to the purchase price until the said sale is completed. The offer, a copy of which is attached to the petition, and which offer bears date September 13, 1930, calls for an adjustment of rentals as of October 1, 1930, but it is represented that the conditiess of this order, with such modifications of such offer as are here- in made, are acceptable to the purchaser. Dated at Albert Lea, Minnesota, this 10th day of November A.D. 1930. NORMAN E. PETERSON, District Judge. After the Freeborn Co. National Bank and Trust Co. gets nicely located in its new home an informal opening will undoubtedly take place.
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Dance Promenade tonight. Sunday dinner at the Rex 104-tf Have room for or passengers to California, May 23rd. going Call 4479. 115-2r Stewart Quality house paint $2.95 gal. Stewart Flint top varnish, dries four hours. Wacholtz Hdw. 115-2r Left E. Bagan left tonight for St. Louis. From there he will make trip over the Central States Co. property in Missouri. Bring in your billfolds, traveling bags or leather goods of any kind, if you wish to have your name on them in gold letters, Albert Lea Publishing Co. 100-4r Of. Scarville, la.-Miss Laura Ingbritson who teaches at Ia., is enjoying the weekend in the city as the guest of her friends, Miss Emma Tyssen and Miss Ellen Wangen of Green street. play grounds at the City Park on Fourth street, were leveled off yesterday by the man who operates the big city grader. The place is much more now. Considerable improvement has been made at this popular placè during the past year. The grounds were formerly those of the Luther Academy. New morning Mr. Webb of Mitchell, So. Dak., started work at the Armour's Creameries on South Newton street as the new manager. Lowell D. Ihde, who has been the manager of the local branch for some time will remain with the company in Albert Lea for the time being. At present he does not know whether he will be transferred not. Mr. Webb has been with the Armour's Creameries at Mitchell for some time. Honor list of honor students at the University of Minnesota appearing in the Official Daily Bulletin of the University includes the name of Miss Gretchen Stiler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Stieler of South Broadway. The list includes the names of students who have "B" average or better. Miss Stieler is sophomore student, and was placed on the honor list during her entire Freshman year also. Flowers Park is now all dolled up for the summer. It will be remembered that the local Business and Professional Women's club recently presented the city the sum of $600 to be used to improve this park. The city also spent money in making the extensive Nice beds have been put in and flowers and shrubbery planted. The real effects of this improvement will be noticed later in the season when the plants and shrubbery develop. Dr. Blaise Blaise, pioneer Mason City physician, died at Mason City hospital Friday forenoon following an illness of several weeks. Heart disease was the cause of death. Dr. Blaise was an important figure in political and community activities of Mason City for many years. He was the democratic nominee for congress the first time Congressman N. Haugen ran for that office more than 30 years ago. He helped organize the Commercial club that was instrumental in getting Memorial university located in Mason City and in bringing the railroad. Services will be held in Mason City Monday afternoon. Saturday, May 16 Ted Conway Rainbow Pavillion. 116-1r 50 ft. guaranteed lawn hose at Wacholtz Hardware $3.79. 115-2r Great States, ball bearing guaranteed lawn mower, Wacholtz Hardware, $7.69. Of Irene Harrington of Austin was in the city terday shopping in the local stores and calling on friends. Tonsils Jenson of Newry, who had her tonsils moved last Thursday is reported to be getting along nicely. Extra special week, only, any Model A Ford brakes relined, including adjustment, $8.50 Alf. Jensen Super Service. 116-1r To Minneapolis The Misses Theo and Ida Smeby, and Hattie Hellie with Mrs. Leslie Hellie motored to Minneapolis this afternoon to enjoy the weekend with friends. Of Lillian Flindt of Minneapolis is spending few days in the city on business and visiting relatives and friends. She is guest at the home of Miss Jessie Bigelow on Oak Lane. We have full line of beautiful fountain pens and pencils, matched sets, or single items. All the new colors. These sets make very acceptable gift for graduates. Albert Lea 101-10r From Roloff, Pries, George Wilkens and Theo. Kreuger and son, of Waverly, Ia., came to Albert Lea this morning to enjoy some fishing in the local lakes. Gun Club Lea Gun club will hold their regular shoot tomorrow morning at their grounds from a.m. to 12 m. o'clock. Everybody invited to come. Extra good scores were registered last Sunday and better scores are looked for tomorrow. On Assault Juveland of Hartland was arrested on the charge of assault on complaint brought by his landlord, William Wangen, also of Hartland, and yesterday was arraigned before Justice C. Dudley. He was fined $10 and costs. Mailed of the closed Albert Lea State Bank ceived dividend checks of 10 percent again this morning to make total of 30 cents on the dollar which has been paid up to this time. Bank Receiver Norum is in charge. Considering the terrible condition in which the bank was before it was finally closed the progress made in liquidation is considered very satisfactory. New Co. Seifert was elected county attorney of Martin county, at 3:30 p.m. yesterday to succeed Gaarenstrom. The vote of the county board was to The first ballot taken resulted in two votes for Mr. Seifert, two for R. Allen and for John W. Lovell. An application for appointment of Mr. Seifert as county attorney was laid before the county board this afternoon by Frank Dougherty. The board met at m. to select successor to Gaarenstrom, resigned. Back From Jean Barnes of the Spicer drug store and Miss Louise Christianson of the Albert Lea Packing Company office returned last evening from California, where they have enjoyed very pleasant vacation for the past seven weeks. During most of their absence they were guests of their brother at Long Beach, but visited number of other places also. They returned home by motor with friends and report their trip back was very interesting. Although they had wonderful time, they are both glad to be back home too. Special special meetof the city council was held Friday afternoon at the council chamber in the city hall at which ordinance authorizing the West Side sanitary sewer project adopting plans and specifications. This given its first reading at the meeting yesterday and will have its final reading meeting of the council on next Monday evening, May 18 at 7:30 o'clock for final passage. The petition contains the majority of signatures of the propowners affected. Anyone interested is invited to attend next Monday's meeting. Wins W. Wayne, Ellendale boy who has worked his through the University of Minnesota and will receive his degree of master of science next month, been awarded scholarship the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, which carried with it of $1,000. Mr. Wayne is the of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wayne of Ellendale. He is expected to work for his Ph.D. degree in agricultural science, specializing in dairying at the famous Danish educational institution. The scholarship was awarded as the result of outstanding scholastic accomplishments at the University of Minne- Dance Glenville Tues. May 19th Louie Olson Orchestra. 116-1r Domestic rabbit every Sunday, Broadway Bakery and Cafe. 116-1r Have few bushels early Minn. 13 and early Murdock seed corn. Selling low prices. Speltz Co., Albert Lea and branches. 116-2r Next week special any model Ford brakes relined. Reg. price $14 with molded lining, including adjustment, $8.50. Alf. A. Jensen Service. 116-1r Super Among R. Thorson and daughter, Miss Thelma Thorson of Glenville were among the out of town shoppers in the local stores today. For Paulson, who is student at Carleton college at Northfield is spending the weekend in the city as the guest of relatives and friends. Fountain pens and mechanical pencils very appropriate for the graduation or confirmation gift. We have very beautiful line. Call and see them. Albert Lea PublishCompany. 101-10r Visiting Gunderson, who has been spending the past winter in California, arrived yesterday to visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gunderson of Bridge street before going on to Chicago to attend to business matters. Merry Merry Myrtleites club met at the school last evening for their regular monthly meeting. Three members were selected to attend the Junior short course at the University farm in June. The Rotary and Kiwanis trip is given to Miss Ida Madsen, the Myrtle State Bank trip to Evelyn Nelson, and the club is sending one representative, HilPerleberg. S. Sobieske showed the film Romance of The Reaper" and the club members put very good program. Very popcorn stand located on the corner of the Gulbrandson lot on Broadway has very attractive new home, which was moved on to the lot this morning to replace the former quarters. The new "stand" which is very small is very cozy and neat appearing colonial building. Painted spotless white with green roof the stand most inviting one, and will surely attract many patrons. It resembles very much the stands which are seen more metropolitan cities. Returned Gregory Lamm Kaplan) of Buffalo, N. left last evening for her home after spending the past three months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kaplan of Vine street. For Sorenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Sorenson of 805 North Bridge street underwent an operation for the re moval of his appendix the Naeve hospital yesterday morning, from which he is recovering as well as can be expected at this time. On Fishing G. Chamberlain, Dr. W. L. Palmer, and Haldor Knatvold with F. E. Brewer of Marshalltown, and Clifford Demmon of Cedar Rapids, Ia., left yesterday morning early by motor for Outing, Minn., where they will enjoy their annual May fishing trip. They will be absent for ten days. Station fine modern filling station, near the high bridge in the northeast part of the city on Highway No. 1, owned by W. Redmen of Austin and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Louden, has been sold to the W. Supply Co. of this city. The transfer of property has already been made. The place has group of new cottages and lunch room accomodations. For Mary McGrew, one of the Junior high school teachers left yesterday afternoon for Mankato, to attend the funeral of her uncle which is to be held there tomorrow afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson of Fountain street with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson of South Broadway will motor to Mankato tomorto visit with their Mrs. Thompson who resides with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Upon their return Miss McGrew will accompany them. Joined Stieler, well known local aviator. is about enter into business with his father, Hugo Stieler, of the Stieler market. To their long established meat business they are now adding grocery line. During the past several weeks the building has been undergoing some remodeling for the new grocery line and now very well arranged and attractive store. Robert Stieler will join the firm and will be especially interested in the grocery department. Although they are now ready for business, the official openIng will not take place before next Saturday.