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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
WHERE A WIFE
COSTS TEN DOLLARS
Marriage in the Congo and the Pecu-
liar Circumstances Attending 1t.

a wife in the Congo region costs
$40 This sum is paid to the par
ents of the girl or to the man who
owns her as his slave. The girl sell
dom has any voice in the matter.
Sometimes, however, the couple wish
ing to be married, make their own
bargain, and then it is an interest
ing business. The young man seeks
TO meet the darling of his dreams. But
how and where are the questions tina
worry and puzzle him. Often she
takes refuge in the home of the evan
geifst and gets him to write note for
him. He then goes out, cuts a stick
and splits II at the top, puts the let
ter in the split and hurrieS to get a
carrier.
When il is delivered he stands
around to see how favorably it is re-
ceived. If it is favorably received
a nice pot of food is cooked and sent
TO him. The parties are then con-
sidered engaged. a man can have
as many wives as he can buy. / saw
one man, a king who had 40. The
marriage feast is a ceremonious af
fair with the heather. If the groom
IS wea1rny all of the drums, horns,
bells, musicians and dancing masters
ar= hired to do the bride honor. All
or the Injuries of the trophies. &C.
cording to the native ideas, are in ev-
idence at the feast / have known
the to have a hundred pots of food
at a single wedding supper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

to Huntington Center. The COM
pany holds a franchise for this line.
The line would be less than four miles
in length and for the whole distance
would have an easy grade.
Burglars Raid Train.
Burglars operated at James Glea-
sons grocery. in Stamford, Thurs
day night, and then raided freight
train while the engine was in the
yards for water From the store,
they took many groceries and about
$40 in coin. From the train they took
two kegs Of beer. They evidently
had q wagon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
FRESH AIR TEAS.

Ten cent teas for the benefit of the
Fresh AR Home at Fairfield are be-
ing given almost daily by Bridgeport
hostesses and the proceeds sent to the
treasurer OF the Home. Among the
bridgeport women who have lately
combined charity and hospitality in
this manner are: Miss Sophie Smith,
Miss Hawley, Mrs. Edwin Sperry, Mrs.
William Morrison. Mrs. Frank Seeley,
Mrs J. Windsor Farist, Mrs. Roy Tut
tie, Mrs. George NJ. Baldwin, Mrs.
Frank Staples, Mrs F. s. Smith, Jr,
Mrs. NJ. W. Naramore, Mrs. w. G.
Rockwell and Miss Esther JaSkson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
A THOUGHT GEM.

Who has ever measured the height,
breadth depth and influence Of fu-
man conduct? Did it ever occur to
you that our acts of the present are
quite largely influenced by similar
acts Of individuals in the remote
past? This is an age of precedent in
life as well as law.
DEAN TALMADGE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
FROM A WOMAk'S VIEWPOINT

Notwithstanding the fact that Sum-
day was cold. with frequent flurries
OF snow. the churches about town
were filled to overflowing and Easter
hats and suits very much in evidence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
WOMEN OF BRIDGEPORT
ALGONQUIN LADIES NIGHT.

Ladies' night at the Algonquin club
proved 70 be q great success despite
the fact that the Southern Trio, which
was expected to furnish the vocal mu-
sic, did not put In an appearance.
Their absence was forgotten. how
ever. when Nine. Rider Kelsey of New
Haven. a. soprano well known to the
musical world, appeared and rendered
number of selections, accompanied
by Prof. Joyce. Others ON the pro-
gram Included Charles T. Grilley of
New York impersonator; George B.
Cutler in humorous selections. Stew
ard Wines furnished one Of the de-
ightful menus for which he is ia
NOUS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

The Easter music in the churches
was very entertaining and showed
much preparation for this special &C.
casion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

Large hats and small picture hats
and those of tailored style are all the
vogue. and all unite in their endeavor
10 conceal the face of the wearer as
completely as possible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
LOTUS CLUB DANCE.

At Colonial hall last evening the Lo-
tus club held its first annual dance.
Several hundred couples were pres
ent and enjoyed greatly the program
of dances to the accompaniment of
Ffnk,estone's orchestra. A concert
program with a number of vocal solos
preceded the dancing. Among the
vocalists were Albert Hyatt Miss
Mary W Mcnamara, John Ffnnegan,
Mrs Sadie Thompson Hyatt, and Miss
Florence Legere
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

The sermons We're appropriate to the
and good cheer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

IN some of the churches flowers were
arranged in rich profusion about the
affairs and canaries were placed about
the church. During the service the
rich sweet notes of these wonderful
little songsters made many hearts
lighter, and helped to lift the load of
care, for the time being at least.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

A large party of friends last evening
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Leonard,
the occasion being the 22d anniversary
of their marriage. The visitors were
mostly from Fidelity Rebekah lodge.
l. o. .. r Many handsome gifts
OF silver and cut glass were presented
10 Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard as tokens of
the esteem In which they are held by
their friends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
DR.. Lyons
PERFEcf
Tooth Powder

not only cleanses, preserves and
beautihesthe teeth Without in
jury, butimpartspurityandfra-
GRANGE to the breath, removing
instantly the odor of tobacco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
RIZERS-SMTTH.

Mr.. Albert Rivers and Miss Lena
Smith. both of this city, were, united
in marriage last evening at ST An
thongs r. c. church. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Father j. ".
e Belanger. Mr. and Mrs Rdzers
viii take up their residence in Roches-
ter. where the groom has accepted an
important position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

Not as many people took the after
noon walk as usual on account of the
cold. 1t was a good day to keep with
in doors. unless one cared to go out
logged in the winter wraps.
ELEANOR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18

''As the husband is the wife is: thou
art mated with clown,
And the grossness of his nature will
have weight to drag thee down."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-18
THE DARKEY'S VOCABULARY

To Be Continued.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
"Ragtime Ties the Can to Trouble; It's a Sure
Cure for the Blues" Says Clever Ray Samues

TIA the perennial crouch killer.
lrs . cure for all blues. TIA the
psnaees for all Ills, the balm Of
oilead, the fountain Of youth. the
colorado Of happiness.
The secret 10 out. Irs RAG.
TIME. You know, the wlgaly.
~agsy, raggy, swsying stuff.
ms got pills and powders boat.
on 10 frazzle." says Miss Ray
samuela. high phcstess OF the art.
playing at tho orpheum theatre
this week.
II you're sailing right into
langu0geifcrous solar ploxus from
mothcrin.inw. Just sting her little
ragiime. It's better than taking
the pledge. climbing on the wagon.
and jumping through a doughnut.
Sing little rngtime 10 wife
when she tells you about that
peacherino Of hat she saw mark.
cd down 10 almost nothing. TIA
more satisfactory than paying tho
bill
II YOU want that hat, sing a little
ragtimr 10 hubble Hell never
nibble more chccrfully.
Ragtime is infalllbIc. says the
young lady who Is billed az The
Blue Streak OF Ragtime." It's
surcr than radium. 800" the sin.
glc tax. aud the anti-atrap hanging
ordinance
There's nothing like a." says
Mas Samuels. "Rsgtine's the srti-
Gle. its the stuff that delivers the
goods. lt's got the label Rag
time has the tin can tied tightly
10 Trouble, and you can't loosen u
With a can opener"
Sing Il. play IL. dance a. Let
the movement grab you by the
voice. or arms. or fcet-Mlas Sam.
uels regimes from head 20 foot.
using n million movements all her
own. "itagtime can give grand
opera n head start 10 the Arctic
Circle anf beat Il 10 the North Pole
It's aeelimated TO every country.
It works all seasons. it'll reduce
your weight n you're fat lt'll put
on flesh II you're the string bean
kind"
Miss Samuels has a patent all
her own ia Raging with her hands
and arms and head aud eyes well.
she rags all over. She's never
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Harry--Gsant me just one little
favor before We part forever
Hsien--What n TT
Harry--Marry me. and part after
ward.
by the way. how often do you
see the old.fashioned bags Of sand
that used TO be put on the window
sill to keep the wind outg
They claim whale will live 500
years. Jonah got off easy.
History says that in oldcn times
the barber WAS also a surgeon. hits
most common operation being cup.
ping or blood.letting. This bit of
historical data Will make modern
BARRIERS take tips with an easy
conscience.
Prevention is better than cure,
no doubt.
But II would put the reformers
out Of business. It's gentle
breeze that blows off nobody's hat.
Nothing cures pride like going
back TO tho home town" after five
years absence 10 hear some naSie
say: Been away. BiIlY"
Maxim has invented a gunpowder
that explodes without noise.
Wonder he wouldn't Invent a soft
pedal for folks who eat soup out
loud.
Compelling policemen 10 stay on
their beats Is a blow Mt folks who
want TO keep their cooks.
It's better TO be beaten at tho
finish than to quit at the quarter
pole.
IF Jack Johnson could write he
might be arrested for sending
black-hand letters
A New York man has invented a
folding gas stove 10 be used In tab
loid apartments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

folks get mad because they can't plant bird seed and
raise canaries.
They're all telling how Rockefeller got his dough But
what tickles John IS that he's got it.
Seattle DOES things Witness the 42stoy building under
construction the talest west of New York
in Oregon last week 81 beef sandwiches in So
minutes Yet abuse for the high OF living
Poor old Judge Haran Thirty-four years the bench
died poor How judges despise such shessness
Wise election judges in Los Angeles sweed votes in their
precincts by installing looking glasses IN booths Tor the
Scranton threw her Of place twice in
yawnng and both times her husband for
the doctor. Yet they say husbands not kind
Household still in the minds OF women
One in Los Angeles who told she would
wait in line before voting exclaimed What Me
I've got batch OF bread in the home and
wouldn't let it burn for either Hartman Alexander And
she home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

played In anything but vaudeville.
and this il her first season In sim
gle act
"Proteae OF an Angel"
But I'm hooked with an angel
In Moo Yawk. I'm going 10 be his
protege next year That's some
walloper OF a word -protege--ain't
n Mabeig Wonder how It's going
20 feel 10 be the chief gazabo In a
big company. Yep. he's going to
stick me in musical comedy next
season. Miss Samuels told The
Star interviewer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Look Out for a Storm

battle that is fairly upon and that few appreciate
prccpated by the Owen bill national department OF
health 1t will be fought by Christian Scientists and all other
advocates OF mental healing who declare that among their
inaenabe rights Is the right employ the hour OF illness
practitioner system Of choice And they add this
Impressive declaration:
We oppose the establishment of medicine we
would oppose the establishment OF religion"
The questions involved broad and deep. They 60
the heart OF the spiritual OF the time The
waters OF controversy will be dashed into angry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Hair-Splitting


NpVAklhk OF INC ludtCIaI tcnlpcfanlent,
What would you think OF that would reverse a
conviction in burglary because the indictment charged
that there the house burgarized and the
evidence showed that only the first five desgnated9
That's what the OF appeals Of Texas did in the Gran
than ease.
Some other instances OF the judicial temperament are
pointed out by Carl Snyder in Collier's
In South Carolina Indictment dismissed because
the word father" spelled farther"
In Aabama another indictment quashed because the
letter II left out OF the word malice"
In North Carolina decision reversed because
breast spelled "brest."
In West Virginia horse thief got new trial because
West Virginia abbreviated "W. Virginia"
In Missouri tho court OF appeals aside the verdict in
OF because the indictment said against the peace and
dignity OF state" instead OF "the state"
It's no Joke, either. Its the judicial temperament
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Ralph Beautiful view. here Re-
minda me 20 much OF Scotland. you
know.
Rose--ohi thcn sou went to that
lecture. tool
Don't let one beating whip you.
Come back aud fight again.
Defeat has always hung around
The path Of quitting men.
But the boy who rises from the
dust
And throws his dukes at guard.
All ready for another bout
lie won't BE- beaten hard.
Proud for Reason.
THAT woman seems extremely
proud OF her husbands official I'm
portanee." said Mrs. yoteby Quinn.
Yes" replied Mra. Barring Ban
ners. "she regards hia election TO
office as a tribute TO her influ.
once In politics" - Washington
Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Piles Quickly
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instant Relief. Permanent Cure
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All in Plain Wrapper.

Many cases OF Piles have been
cured by trial package OF Pyramid
Pile Remedy without further treat
ment. When II proves its value to
you. get more from your druggist
at soc a box. and be sure you get tbs
kind you ask for Simply fill out
free coupon below and mail today.
Save yourself from the surgeons
knife and It's torture, the doctor and
his bills
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

"a, n'sa,.s,'of-.why. what's the matter
n'@asr--oh. nothing much only
IN chapier II you have yotr
nero lose both his arms unss,
.raln and III Chapter XIV You haze
the brides. " ny
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
HEARD IN AN OFFICE

% n a
once BoyNo air. In the eeya,orBos,on Evening Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
a Queer Chap

What's the trouble with you and
your fiancef Is he ieaiouss"
Well. ha ian't exactly Jealous.
aai he's shat you might call old
fashioned. He doesn't want mo 10
be- engaged 10 anybody else
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Crossing the Sea to Dine

Back old England Tor Christmas. and home again IN
than wecksshats the program OF Jolly crowds who
have engaged passage on the greyhounds OF the sea
Think OF crossing the Atlantic dine with the old folks
then crossing again business in America after
fortnghs absenee' What would Columbus. the Pilgrim
all voyagers OF dead and gone centuries
that9
Well for thing they would think il odd that anyone
could afford the price And that OF saggers too.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

He- Where are you going. my
pretty maldg
She--I am going 10 police head.
quarters to report you as masher.
Many a draft At the bank works
no better than the draft Ia the
chimnsT.
Tho suicide may be making an
awful poor guess as TO where one
can have the best time.
SHOPPING TIME
The melancholy days arc come.
The saddces Of the year.
When hands are full and voices
dumb.
Laden with Christmas cheer.
with bundles and with packs 40
stand.
To wait the cars. mayhnp.
And then, we've 60, 10 find q hand
To grab the leather strap.
--~
Later In life a man wonders why
be waa 80 proud to be photograph.
ed with twins ia bis arms
Somehow or other electric con.
trivanees do not seem to warm one
up so gorgcously "a grandmotheF'a
old Hoap. stones used To.
Folks who Won't let bygonea DO
bygouea get the goby.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
The Very Spot

Husband--Are yoa aware. my
dear. that on this grassy spot be.
gan a Har that lasted ten years.
Wife--Why. John. Il was here
that ypu proposed TO nae.
HuAhand--ycs. Just ton years
ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
AN INJUNCTION WANTED

DO favor limiting the powers OF the
replied the
What Injunction
tons from putting ali the
to toll en- TO constituents Wellington Evening
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Where Do We Get off,?

Mrs Hartman is about found school to train bust
the admirable methods OF her late husband But
Mrs Hartman. can stand much business gcniuse
Suppose YOU turn 100 proficient business every
year who proceed get their hands Se0OOoO IN the
10 years. like the amented railroad magnae. what do
the OF getS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

II makes our blood run cold to
come tn contact with the suffering
caused by society In denying men
the right to work And q makes
that same blood boil 10 come In
contact With coInplacent conserya.
tiam. which closes its ears TO tho
demand for change.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
TWO WOMEN

along - ~
Thanks try a decree Wash.
Hersi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
JONAH sNIcKERED

"A fine feet he oed but the president
TO talk about he reviewed
Herewith he entered the first sgbmarne-N York Times
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

"A good stonographer can earn
$40 a month. daughter"
Yes. and with a fine chance FOR
allmouy. too"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
HIS LUCKY NIGHT

Well old how did along after
Got all right"
policeman hailed To
l tho night"
LUCKY dog 1 reached home. "-i.ewson Journal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Some milk dealers refuse TO de.
liver less than quart OF milk
just another instance OF holding up
the poor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
In the editors Mail

Have The and have
wha
rs o.
children something II
oanh help "a % will be- thankful
MRS NJ. Georgetown
or anybody where this work address The
Star.-EditorD
The the demployed steadily increasing
In county Ia be
MoFkin produce
mills andfa nc and
which labor will
10
locked
ant
so Is a OF C.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
WHY NOT SMILE AWHILE?
Hf0Sf


JOSH WISE
SAYS:
"only a deaf
man can be a OPP
tlmikt In a hotel
dlnla' room. he
can see people
eating soup. but
he can't hear m
noise"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
WATER ONLY GROUNDS

VISITOR o n
IaWyeT-On what grounds
Visitor on canal boa,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Seems as II Santa Claus. while
he Is At u. might Just a. well clean
the ehlmneys. too.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

You are sure to find In them many
suggestions for inexpensive and
novel gifts In artistic pyro print
and colored designs, We've just
received splendid assortment of
them. Price each. 25c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Every one Of them will surely find
homo this Christmas. Duh ma
hogany finish cases and porcelain
dials. Mclodious hour and half
hour strike. Etght-day works. De-
pendahie and artistic clocks at
little price A deposit reserves
one for you for later delivery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Later In life man wonders why
be waa 80 proud to be photograph.
ed with twins ia hia arms
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Tho suicide may be making an
awful poor guess a. TO where one
can have the best time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

A Scranton woman threw her jaw out OF place tw
lay by yawning. and both times her husband sent a
ne doctor. Yet they say husbands not kind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Christmas Letters of
Greeting at 10c Ea.

Convey tho greetings OF the
chriatmas season TO your relatives
and friends. both FAR and near.
through these appropriate me-
diuu,r Verses by ten well known
auffSra. Richly colored. with cn-
hosafa Initial icttcfa Finest parch-
meat stock Letters and envelopes
to match. loo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07
Hand Mirrors 75c Up

Large assortment and wide
range of prices should make Sc
lection an easy matter here.
Ring and long-handle styles
and the best mirrors. Use up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Many a draft At the bank works
no better than the draft In the
chimnnY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Some folks get mad because they can't plant bird $
raise canares.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

There is someone on your gift
bring happiness. There Is a
they all take good pictures, loa
work like the kodaks. 81, 50
them all and will be glad L
Second Ave. store only.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-07

Seattle DOES things. Witness the 42-story buildir
the talest west OF New York.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-08
NEWTON IS SECRETARY
r. q. Newton 10 Secretary Of New Re.
talisrs Observation-Disclosures HeId
Last Night.

r. B. Newton was selected secretary
OF the Fargo Moorhead Retail Mer-
chants association at q meeting Of
that organization at the commercial
club last night. At the same time a
set Of bylaws was adopted and gem
eral discussion followed
MIR. Newton was elected by the board
Of directors. The other officers Of the
new organization were elected at the
meeting last week. but the selection
Of a secretary was left with the board
OF directors and action was deferred
until last night. The organization il
affiliated with the commercial club
and intends to be q big factor In the
boosting OF the city.
Among the speakers heard last eve-
ming was J. 4. Nelson Of Glen ullin,
former president OF the North Da-
kota Retail Merchants association,
his talk. while brief, was good and ia
the point, outlining the best methods
on which TO operate the local associa-
ton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-08
ANDREW PERCEY'S LIFE
cass County Pioneer, Who Died Re-
Gently at ArsusvilIs, Is Mournsd
by All Who Knew Him.

Andrew Percy OF Argusville, the
we'll known Cass county pioneer who
died recently at his home, was born
in County Antrim, Ireland, In 1S45.
When only years old, his mother
died and his father sailed for Amer
lea with his older son, leaving Andrew
In the care OF an uncle and aunt The
deceased grew to manhood in Ireland
and came to America in March, 1857,
arriving at Kingston. Can. where he
was later married to Miss Ellen
Thompson, with whom he shared the
vicissitudes OF life for forty-tw years,
Mr.. Percy immigrated to New York
state, where he remained two years
before returning to Kingston. He was
a resident OF the latter city until 1878,
when he started out for North Da-
kota and came to Mapleton In this
county. Here he nIed on a homestead
on which he lived until hts health
moved to Argusville, where he spent
his last years. The religious life OF
the late Mr.. Percy was a beautiful
one. He was reared a Presbyterian
though in his later life his faith was
not sectarian AMI he had large, open
christian heart for any denomination.
He is survived by his bereaved
widow, and three small children, d
son and two daughters, and fifteen
grandchildren. all OF whom reside near
Argusville. The funeral services were
held in the Congregational church at
ArgusvilIe and the body was laid to
rest in the Harwood cemetery. Rev.
Rudolph G. Mueller Of Fargo preached
the funeral sermon. Many floral trfb-
utes were laid on the coffin.