Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 345, 21 December 1918 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM SATURDAY, DEC. 21, Wis.

fill COMSTOCK C1GRIBES JOY IPRMMISTICE Paris Like Man Freed From :m Nightmare, Says in Letter : Meets Harry Thornton.

Major Paul Comstock in a letter

written November 15 to his wife.

writes an interesting description of

tbe celebrations which he has attended in Paris since the armistice was signed. The letter follows: "An order came for me to report to H. Q., meaning as you probably know. Great Headquarters, where the thing is really cooked up, from where all the orders come. Then came the armistice so I got my travel orders for myself and orderly and reached Paris In time for the second day and night of the big celebration, something 1 did not expect to happen. I am not going to attempt a description of the demonstrations, it would take too long and I have not had time to really think them over. The feelings of these people, to my mind, are best described as those who had been afflicted wit a what was apparently an Incurable disease, and who wakes up one fine morn ing and finds that it was a hideous niRhtmare and that it is now past and life Is again at hand. "This is the second time I have seen a people freed In this way and both being Latins the Individual action is much the same. But of course Havana is not Paris in any sense. The thing that appealed to me was the indefatigable energy of the thousands who danced and sang and marched to their own cheers and songs. I heard no bands myself but was told there was one somewhere. Most of the bands are at the front. Flowers wera bought by everyone and thrown to the wind or given to the soldier. Flags, colors, streamers long hidden, appeared as If by magic. Sees Men Decorated "In the Place de la Concord and the

Jardin de Paris hundreds of captured mortars, field pieces, light and heavy, liave been placed, the smallest weighing tons. But the people, and even the soldiers, whom one would have thought had had enough of it, dragged them up and down the Champs Eylsees loaded down with screaming girls and children. "The next day I had twenty-four hours In Paris and I did considerable viewing. I met Harry Ross and had lunch with him. I also met Henry Thornton who Is bigger and 'Britisher' than ever In the uniform of brigadiergeneral of the British amy. He is a railway transport officer. "Two or three hotels have been taken over for American officers where one can room decently and have modest food for a reasonable amount. I went to one of them, the Hotel du Palais on the Rue Court de la Reine. near the Seine and on the opposite side from and about midway between the Eiffel Tower and the Hotel des Indalides. I visited the emperor's tomb. They were Just removing the mountain of sand bags under which it has been protected so long. It suggested the exhuming of the body Itself. "Coming away from there I came upon the presentation of crosses and medals to officers and soldiers and to widows and families of those who had died. This was inside the Court de Honneur and was very impressive. While part of the ceremony was go

ing on a wonderful baritone, in the I uniform of a French soldier, sang a I beautiful requiem. His voice filled the I

court and echoed and echoed over the troops and weeping women, and seemed to float on out as if the world might hf ar it. And then it seemed that the still dust in the tomb Just by and the

u?:dying spirit of the French soldiers ' o? today should have heard it too. I "I am to be assigned as an inspector j

to some division in a day or two, which is all I know at present."

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HARRY MORROW IN THE FIGHTING 37TH

Harry N. Morrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Morrow of Chester, was a member of the famous 37th Division, formerly the Ohio National Guards, which took part in the big drive of the Champagne region. The following telegram was sent to Governor Cox of Ohio by Major-Gen eral C. S. Farnsworth. commander of the 37th Division: "TheEuckeye Division uoheld the honor of the state, and manifested the best traditions of American soldiers for courage in battle and devotion of duty. It went over the top against one of the strongest fortified sectors of the Western front; advanced seven miles; captured artillery machineguns, munitions of war. and hundreds of prisoners." The division has a wonderful record." The cablegram was In reply to a message of Governor Cox: "Tha whole state is filled with pride by the gallant conduct of our troops." Harry Morrow has been gassed, but is now on his way to Germany. H. H. Rost Is Dead at His Home in Dayton H. H. Rost, former Richmond resident died Friday afternoon at his home in Dayton. He was born in nichmond, and lived here until ten vears ago when he went to Dayton to make his home. For 25 years he was proprietor of a restaurant here Surviving are his widow and two children. He has been a member of the K. of P. and Odd Fellow lodges here. Funeral tervlces will be held from his home in Dayton Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock The body will be taken to West Alexandria for burial. New Officers Named for St. Paul's Brotherhood N'ewly elected officers for the St. Paul's Lutheran Brotherhood are: Jesfle A Wiecnman and F. W Rohlflng. nreBlding officers; George Klute. secretaryf Clifford Piehl, treasurer; and Mrk Heitbrink, pianist

PIONEER MERCHANT ENTERS FINAL REST Continued From Page One.l When he assisted with the washing, he would persist In letting most of the water run down lls elbows when he was rinsing the garments. When Dr. Severinghouse became pastor of St Paul's church, George was attracted to him. He impressed the lad with the necessity of culture and education as prime necessities in the battle of life. Fond of Music. His oldest brother John died at the age of 20 years, and the youngest brother, Walter, also died In early manhood. The other children in the family received the names of Henry, Augustus, Fred, Matilda and Anna. The father of the family was fond of

music, and was an excellent flute player. He taught his sons to play and they formed a band, known as the Knollenberg band, which played at social functions. The players and their instruments were: Father, flute; Charles, first violin; Henry, second violin; George, picelo; John, big bass. It continued for several years after George was established in business, using a back room of the store for rehearsals. In his early youth, George earned money by sawing wood for his neighbors, caning chairs and working in a restaurant owned by his uncle. He was extremely fond of books and music, devoting much time to these pursuits. Confirmed at 14. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church at the age of 14, and soon be gan to assume tho responsibilities of making his own living. He became a clerk with the firm of Eraswiler and Crocker, wholesale and retail notions and fancy goods dealers. This was his first experience in the mercantile business. The location of the store was the third room west of the corner of Sixth and Main streets on the south side. George P. Emswiler insisted on the

strictest integrity in business deal-;

ings. Instilling this principle into his employes. Alvin E. Crocker was an

affable and cheerful business man. He was with the firm, absorbing their business qualities from 1862 to 1865. This experience proved to him that he needed more education, so he attended the Bryant and Strattan Business college at Indianapolis for five months. He tried to obtain a position in a bank, but failed, accepting a position in Cincinnati with Bohn and Mack, a wholesale notion firm. He was identified with this concern from April to August, li66. Cholera broke out in that city and rapidly spread through this district, claiming as victim his brother John. Owing to the entreaties of his mother, he returned to Richmond. Opens His Own Store. In the interim the firm of Emswiler and Crocker dissolved, Crocker opening a new firm of wholesale and retail dry goods ,and notions, located where the Railroad Store now is, under the name of Spencer-Crocker & Company. Emswiler offered young Knollenberg a one-third Interest in the net profits for his services in the old firm. Crocker proposed that, if Knollenberg could obtain $S00, he would extend to him enough credit to open a store of his own. After consulting his father, who was

a blacksmith, Knollenberg obtained

the money, and thereby laid the foundation of the business with which he was connected throughout his long career. His father remarked at the time the loan was made, "If George loses, he will break me up."

On September 1, 1866, he opened a store in a one-story frame building, 18 x 65 feet, which occupied the site to the right of the main entrance of the present building of the George H. Knollenberg company. He opened the store with one lady clerk. In the spring of 1877, eleven years later, he purchased the site and by December of the same year a new three-story stone front building was completed and occupied. The first bill of goods for the original store was purchased from the Spencer-Crocker company. He had obtained a line of credit so that he opened the original store with a stock of $2,500, paying $800 cash. Judged by prices of 1911, the stock was worth about $800, as muslin was selling at 32 cents a yard and prints for 19 cents in 1S66. Within five years he doubled the capacity of his store, by renting the room adjoining, a onestory building. With increased facilities he enlarged his stock, and with additional clerks, including his brothers and sisters, and by the closest application, continued to expand his business. Erects New Building. In 1877 he bought the site his store occupied for $8,000 and spent $13,000 in constructing the most pretentious retail store in the city three stories and basement, stone and Iron front. It was regarded as a big undertaking for a man not yet thirty. He doubled his business in three years. He believed in advertising, spending $2,000 a year in those early days for paid publicity about his store and wares. He believed in conveying

an honest description of his goods to i

the readers and of meriting the confidence of the trade. Trains assistants. From the outset he believed in training his clerks in. business methods, acquainting them with costs, and the details of business. It is regarded remarkable that he anticipated years ago the training courses which modern mercantile leaders believe essential in the development of their sales forces. The result of this was manifest in the hundreds of persons who graduated from his store into businesses of their own. Among the men, prominently known here who received their early training in the Knollenberg store are: Adam H. Bartel, Chris F. Schaefer,

Chris Hasemeier, Henry' R. Siekman, Lee B. Nusbaum, Georgfc Mashmeyer, John Hasemeier, John R. Hawekotte, George W. Schepman, Edward J. Humpe, William H. Turner, William Deitemeyer, G. R. Crane, General Manager United Shirt and Collar Co., John Sailor, and many others. Makes Additions. In 1888, two more rooms adjoining the store to the east were added giving a frontage of 76 feet on Main street with a depth of 105 feet. In 1896, an addition was made to the store by the erection of a three-story

ounding known as the "Annex," fronting 60 feet on South Eighth street and extending back 132 feet. In 1893, the George H. Knollenberg company was organized, composed of the brothers, George H Henry W., and Charles Augustus Knollenberg, H. C. Hasemeier, William H. Turner, Harry W. Watt. The brothers had been associated with the business 25 years or more, and Watt and Turner since 1877. Public Spirited Man. The growth of his business, however, did not absorb his whole attention nor induce him to lose interest in the development of the civic life of Richmond. Few men in Richmond have taken such an active part in the great movements that have redounded to the welfare of Richmond, as did Mr. Knollenberg. He was a zealous advocate of every

reform that would make better men and women of citizens and Improve tbe general tone of the community His benefactions, seldom publicly announced, will go into tbe thousands of dollars. Throughout his long career he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church. He held virtually every office in the gift of the congregation, executing his assigned work with fidelity and devotion. Until his death be was teacher of the Wittenberg class, the largest Bible class in the Sunday school. He was superintendent ot the school for twenty-five years, director of the choir for many years, and member of tbe church council. He was mainly Instrumental in the rapid expansion of tbe church as a Lutheran body. Holds High Office. ' In 1905 he was elected treasurer of the General Lutheran Synod, the largest body of the denomination in the United States, serving until 1918, when this synod united with two other bodies into the Lutheran church merger. His final- report was the best in the history of the General Synod. He was intensely Interested in foreign mission work, giving liberally for the cause. In the movement to unite the various Lutheran bodies into one organic, whole, Mr. Knollenberg was one of the leading laymen of the United States to further the cause. He served as member of tbe board of directors of Wittenberg College for many years. Mr. Knollenberg urged the formation of the First and Second English Lutheran churches, and financially supported them in the early period of their history. He was married to Miss Agnes Steen on March 4, 1885, a teacher in the . public schools for 12 years prior to their marriage. She and three children, Walter G., Margaret A., and Bernhardt H., survive him.

Mr. Knollenberg was identified during his active career with many organizations. Among some of them were : The Home for Friendless Women, Associated Charities, Y. M. C. A.. Lotus club, Tourist club, music associations, and a number of clubs that have disbanded. He was a director of the Commercial club and was a member of the committee that pro-

imoted the Westcot hotel. Since its

organization he has been director of the Indiana Dry Goods Association. Pays for Education. Scores of young men and women were sent to college Jby Mr. Knollenberg to be educated 'at his expense. In some Instances the young men and women did not know who the benefactor was that paid their bills. He was constantly on the alert to discover a poor boy or girl who wanted a college education but could not pay for it. Convinced that a boy or girl had the traits of character that make for success, Mr. Knollenbery quietly arranged for the schooling. He refused to accept a return of the money he expended for their education. Occasionally he accepted the money, only to use it again for the education of another boy or girl who appealed to him. Contributes to Churches. His contributions for mission work and for the education of ministers of the gospel extended over many years. He gave thousands upon thousands of dollars for church purposes, without letting the community know anything about it. Often his family did not know of his gifts. He was a liberal supporter of the Y. M. C. A., and was active in its affairs long before the association had a building of its own. The Associated Charities was another institution that received many sub-

Look out for Spanish Influenza. At the first sign of a cold take CASCARART QUININE Standard cold remedy for 20 year in tablet form tafe. sure, no opiate breaks up a cold in 24 hours relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores.

stantial gifts from him. Thousand! of Individuals were assisted by Mr. Knollenberg out of temporary financial embarrassment. Mr. Knollenberg was a heavy stockholder in the Rowlett Desk company and the old Mill Works, concerns that are no longer in existence. He was the principal stockholder of the Safety Gate company. Throughout his business carreer, Mr. Knollenberg believed in the encouragement of industries In Richmond, believing that the prosperity of the citizens was intimately related to the establishment of new factories in Richmond. He often urged this policy before the Commercial club and never held aloof when movements were on foot to bring new Industries to the city.

Knocks Out Winter Coughs and Golds

Petrisol Quickly Penetrates to Seat of Trouble Wonderful Relief.

Dangerous winter colds, coughs and sore throat can be quickly relieved and broken up by applying Petrisol to the chest, neck and nose. Petrisol works almost like magic. Tou can feel it penetrate to the affected parts. It relieves the congestion, reduces the in. flammatlon and quickly clears the air passages. Keep a Jar of Petrisol in your home and you need have no fear of winter colds. ( Petrisol quickly relieves sore muscles, muscular rheumatism, stiff neck, lame back. Better than plasters. Just rub it In. No bandage needed. Costs little. At all druggists. Adv.

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Rev. F. L. Tate's Nerve Force Not Equal to Task

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