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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29
OOvRE.

Dovre, Aug. 28-Mr. and Mrs. John
Rykken and family visited with rela-
tives and friends at Spicer from Tues
day until Thursday.
Ole Tvete is the owner-0f a new
1917 Ford. -.
Violet Bjork assisted Mrs. Peter o.
son during threshing.
Oscar Tommeraasen visited at his
parental home Sunday. ~ 80,
Mrs. Carl Bjork and children visited
at the Albin Bjork home Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29
WEATHER REPORT

Editor Of Willmar Tribune:-For
publication in your paper I furnish
herewith record OF meteorological
observations taken by the undarsign-
ed as a cooperative observer of the
weather bureau Of the q. s. depart
ment of agriculture during the week
ending Aug. 20, 1917, at State Farm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

The instrumental readings are from
government standard instruments ex
posed in the manner recommended by
the chief of the weather bureau. =
Very respectfully,
THEO. J, SAMPSON, 49,
Cooperative Observer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

Two base hits-Kielty, Harry Mda-
braith, Klevyer.
Struck out-Ryan, 6; Williams, 4.
Bases on balls. ...-,. = 500.
Double plays-Kiland to Tucker:
Williams to johnson to Harstad; Law
Ter to Malbraiths to Kielty. =
Left on bases-Willmar, 4; Litch-
field, 4.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29
CARD OF THANKS.

CARD OF THANKS.
To all those who so kindly helped
us during the illness Of our mother,
and to all who SO generously con.
tributed the beautiful floral offerings
at her funeral, we wish to extend our
sincere thanks.
PETER HE0STROM,
ANNA HEGSTROM,
ALBERT HEGSTROM,
ANDREW HEGSTROM,
HALDAR HEGSTROM,
EMIL HEGSTROM.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
August 25-Elling Sagedahl to Ma
bel Durham.
August 25-Simon E. Solmonson to
Nina E. Skoglund.
About 100 people attended the
one thousand Willmar star films at
the Majestic theatre Monday and
Tuesday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

1us Johnson, Oswald Thunstedt, Walt
er Qvale, Melvin Hagen, Emil Linn,
Harold 'Engelstad. Emil Forsberg, Da.
vid Samuelson and Sanford Osmund-
son were among those from this city
who attended the ball game at Litch-
field last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lindblad had
their little daughter. -christened last
Sunday by-Rev. ]. B. Sorenson of
svea. She was given the name Fran
ces- Eleanor. Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Rud-
beck and two children of Pennock
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lindblad
at the christening. a--....- e.
Misses Ana Christianson and Hell
ga Peterson from Minneapolis visited
friends in this city between trains
Monday. Miss Christianson is on her
way to jamestown, N d., where she
will teach school the coming year and
Miss Peterson will hold similar posi-
ton at Kalispell, Mont. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Erickson, Mr..
and Mrs. o. L. Erickson and children
OF this city, Mr.. and Mrs. Edner Err:
tckson and daughter Of Lake Lillian,
Hsrbert, Alvilda, Gunhild and Violet
Lundsen and Mr. and llrs. oscsr Lind.
blad md lnunity off al,laa spent e.n.l5
~ :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

FOR RENT-Upstairs, three rooms,
No. 311 Bernard street, near Round
House. Apply First National Bank,
Willmar. 740
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES,
NICE RIPE TOMATOES-At $1.25 a
bushel. Will take orders and de-
liver any part Of the city. Willmar
Greenhouse. Phone 40. ISL
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

Colfax, Aug. 27.-The Farmer club
will meet next Saturday evening, Sop.
TENDER 1, at the school house, Dist.
No. 10. sz IS $3.50
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

FOR RENT-Sept. Is, upstairs, six
room fiat, modern except heat.
Phone ASSN for further informa-
ton. 743
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-08-29

FOR SALE-Seven room house and
four lots including barn with gar.
age, and very good chicken house,
on corner of 18th street and Monon-
gala avenue. An ideal place for re-
tired farmer or anyone wanting to
keep COWS and chickens. Price
$1,000. Gilbert o. Sand, City. $50
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
FIRST ['llII|''I|j'T|' LORD Or
WILL DEFEND
ADMIRALTY
Sir Eric Geddes to Makel
Maiden Address in British
Parliament Today.

London, Nov. l.-UnuSual interest
attaches to the statement In regard. to
the navy to b made In the house Of
this afternoon by Sir Eric
Geddes, first lord OF the admiralty. II
will be Sir Eric's first statement in
regard to his department and also his
maiden address in parliament.
Admiralty Criticized.
Naval affairs have been to the fore
in the last few weeks. There has
been much outspoken criticism OF tho
conduct Of the admiralty, especially
since the successful German attack On
q convoy In the North sea A section
Of the press, supported by certain res
tired naval officers of high standing.
10 carrying on . campaign with the
object Of busting Admiral Sir John
Jellicoe as frst e lord. The adj
lniral has been the subject of attacks
for his alleged lack Of strategic ability
and insuflciently forward policy.
The admiral's defenders in other
sections Of the press, as we'll ~
among his colleagues in the parlia-
ment have been equally emphatic in
his support
Other leading naval officers also are
being criticized with much freedom. .
In addition to the expectation that
Sir Eric will have something imports
ant to say in regard to the questions
OF personnel, there Is eagerness to
hear what he will have to tell parlia.
mont and the public about the pro-
gress Of ship construction. There is
a general belief that the new tonnage
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
NAVY OFFERS !
CHANCE FOR
PROMOTION
One More Grand Forks
County Man Enlisted for
Radio Service.

Ernest "A. Benson Of Lakota was
accepted for.the radio service in the
United States navy at the local navy
recruiting station yesterday and will
leave for Minneapolis Sunday. The
officers in charge at the station have
received several letters from men who
have already arrived at he Great
Lakes training station, and they all
rre greatly pleased with their new
5rk and surroundings.
1t was said at the station today that
nearly all ratings in the navy n
the naval service are now open, in
accordance with a recent order from
the navy department.
Promotions among the men en-
listed in the navy wi be more rapid
than ever before, in fact, are so al
ready. The bureau of navigation has
issued authorization to create petty
officers at their discretion, according
to the genera order known as num-
her 63. Chief petty officers are to fill
not only existing vacancies, but also in
excess of 100 per cent of the allowed
complement waving the requirement
of total length of service as we'll as the
length of service in each rating.
Also, deserving men who can quail
ify by examination to petty officer
ratings below that of the chief petty
officer may be advanced, no time be-
ing set for service in each rating. The
only thing necessary for a mar is to
demonstrate his ability to hold a
higher rating. This authority also ex-
tends to men on receiving ships and
on detached duty.
From this it is clear that enlisted
men have greater opportunities than
ever before afforded in the navy,
and that the promotions are frequent
and rapid, becomes evident from the
fact that during the latter part Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
DRAYTON MAN DIES
AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
long Illness Finally Causes Death OF
Well Known Resident OF North.
ern Part Of State,

Mr.. W. NJ. Mcconnell, aged se
years,ia well known resident Of the
northern part of the state who has re-
sided at Drayton for some time, died
at q local hospital Tuesday morning
as the result of bronchial trouble.
Mr.. Mcconnell has been suffering
with the illness for several years but
up until recently his condition has not
been serious. The family was here
on the way west where they were
planning a visit.
The deceased is survived by q
widow and two daughters who are
now stopping at Mrs. d. Mckenzie,
201 Walnut street. Mr.. Mckenzie be-
ing an old friend of Mr.. Mcconnell.
Funeral services will be held from
the Bresee undertaking parlors OF
South Third street Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. A large number Of
Drayton residents are expected in the
city to attend the funeral.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01

septernp Ter about sfk hundred tenn
lRorary warrant officers were ep-
potptSd from the ranks Of the en-
listed men-three times as many rs
dition, several hundred commissioned
omcors have been appointed from
warrant and petty officers.
At the local recruiting station It was
said today that q number Of men who
already had been examined for mill
tary draft, apply for enlistment. The
navy can do nothing for such men.
They must enlist before they are ex-
amined and excepted by the exemp-
ton board.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
Notes From The Camp
(By e. II. Tostev1n.)

Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. c., Oct.
20. (By Mail)-Thomas Fuller has
shot himself this time. Last summer
while his company was at Fort Lin
coin in North Dakota, he was twirling
an army revolver on his finger and
the weapon was discharged shooting
e Bismarck young woman in the head:
through the foot while %carelessly
handling his rifle at the rifle range
camp. He was brought to the base
hospital at Camp Greene and his
wounds attended. The wound Is not
serious.
TITS the fortune Of war. OF course I
cannot go back" said Major Dana 8.
Wright. He had just received infor,-
Wright, aged Civil War Veteran Of
Jamestown had passed away at the
North Dakota home. II have a re-
hinder of him that I would not part
with for the world" said the chief OF
North Dakota's second battalion.
''These spurs I am wearing are h
same ones my father wore when he
passed over this Carolina country. and
within a few miles Of this rifle range,
when he was acting as color sergeant
with the Second Michigan regiment in
General Phil Sheridan's army.
The sergeants OF Fargo Company B
nearly shed tears this morning when
they broke camp at the rifle range
and started back to Camp Greene.
Tf1ot had constructed q genuine bod
nSthis "non-com" tent, making it OF
pine boughs and pine needles. It
beat a box spring and first grade mat
tress all hollow according to Captain
Colley. 1t was wide enough for eight
men to crawl onto.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
A INDICTED FOR
MURDER OF MRS. KING
Continued From Page ~

stumbled over the FOCUS OIL grant Ce.
dars, stood by the forked tree beneath
which Mrs. King fell with a bullet
wound at the back Of her left ear,
and sat down by the spring, 80 feet
away. where CASTOR Means says he
was drinking when the rich widow ac-
,cidentally shot herself, while twirling
a small automatic pistol around her
head.
Coroner Sears says he believes an
her footing in h dark and when
she threw up her arms to regain her
balance the pistol was discharged.
For Target Practice.
This sequestered dell, vaulted by
the stout branches Of massive trees,
off an old lane that turns in from the
main Gold Hill road, was visited by
the Means-King party on the night of
the tragedy for the purpose Of target
party, besides Mrs. King and CASTOR
Means, were the latter's brother, Alton
or Tony Means, and Captain w. s.
Bingham, a Concord
The party rode over in an automo-
bile driven by a colored chauffeur
from Concord, the home Of the Means
es, whore the father is a lawyer and
county.
Castor says that for two years he
was employed over here BY the Ger
man government, and that he has
been Swallowed for q long time.
The whole county is split into two
factions over the tragedy, one side in
favor Of a thorough reinvestigation Of
the occurrence, and the other side to
abide by h result Of the %coroner's in
quest, which returned a verdict Of 40
cidental death.
Means Charge.
Castor Means makes the charge
that Chicago interests are response
BILE for the theory that his late en-
ployer was murdered.
p. 3. McDuffle, an Atlanta lawyer
retained by Mrs. A. L. Robinson Of
says that Of the mi~llion-dollar estate
which Mr1 King obtained by break
ing her lurnberman husbands wifi in
Chicago Ia 1906, only 3490, 900 re-
mains McDufle II trying to discover
what became Of the other $4,000.
BY h hickertng g1immer OF his
lantern ~ we stood by the f~orked-&reo.
Dry told me how from his porch he
heard q shot and q voice call, several
times, Captain, come here quick!"
He then caught the sound of men
breaking through the bushes between
his farm and the sprtng, making in
h direction OF the lattar. Next he
eaw the lights Of an auto come tear
int down the high road from Concord
and turn into the abandoned lane. The
gtopped near The spring. He hoard
10 door slam. saw through the treas
ana ~underbrtsh the tAil lights Of the
car backing up. The car then moved
about Is foet forward. whom ne heard
the SECOND shot and saw . haSh. The
esato cr9wled out into the main road,
Iaad InAde s. toward Concord 1t 8
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
OVER THREE
MILLION FOOD
CARDS SIGNED
Reports Indicate Intense
Prot German Propaganda,
Says IL. ]. Hill.

Washington. Nov 1.-Campaien
headquarters Of the food administra-
ton announces that, at the beginning
Of the fourth day OF the food pledge
week campaign, the three million
mark has been passed in the nurnber
OF cards signed. There are still elev-
en- states that have t~elegraphed no re-
turns as yet.
Storms throughout the country are
proving a severe handicap to the CAM
paigners.
H. J. Hill. national campaign d.
rector, said today: IT !.
Reports indicate intense pro4Ger-
man propaganda in certain parts Of
the country, but tho effect of this
has been to solidify our Organization
of 100000 workers. The scheme Is
enemy within to make 1t appear that
we r listing the contents Of family
pantries to seize them"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
Submarine Shells
Open Life Boats After
Sinking British Ship

An Atlantic Port, Nov. IA Ger
man submarine torpedoed and sank
the British steamship East Wales. of
1921 ons gross. off Queenstown on
October IA, according to a survivor,
G. w. Finnegan. Of Baltimore, who
arrived here today. One of two u
boats which took part in the attack
shelled the open life boats. Four of
the crew persisted and five others
were wounded.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01
10000 DEALERS LICENSED.

Washington. Nov. 1.-License re-
strictions today were imposed on the
nations manufacturers and distri-
butors of staple food commodities in
an effort by the food administration
to regulate the war time supply and
eliminate ~profiteering abuses.
More than 1905 dealers, includ-
ing producers, importers, middlemen
and the large retailers, are now under
federal regulation, with drastic penal
ties provided for speculation, hoard
ing and excessive profits.
Although retailers doing a business
of less than 100000 annually are
not included in the licensed class, they
will be required to conform with the
directions of the food law.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-01

], mo frpsting on your Ne
MI. Hoover. And. " the va,
better stop making cake i4ts
all the dough" In
Make Evens
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
TO BUILD U-B0AT CHASERS
Daniels Calls Conference Of Builders
to Decide Upon Number and
Type to Be Used.

Washington, March 12.-Plaps for
the immediate construction of O large
number of submarine chasers for use
by the navy in coast patrol work Will
be discussed with mOtOrbOat builders
at a conference called by Secretary
Daniels to meet here today. The types
of boats to be ordered, as well as the
number, it is understood, will depend
on what the builders say regarding the
capacity of their plants. . ..
The navy department has designs
for several types of chasers, ranging
from 30-foot boats up to big, swift
craft more than 100 feet in length.
Steps looking to the speedy con
struction of large number of wooden
ships, of from 5000 to $500 tons regis
ter, in American yards on the Atlantic
and gulf coasts to aid American indus
try in meeting the international emer
gency, were taken by the federal ship
ping board in the issuance of call tt
the chief builders of such craft for
meeting with the board here March Ia
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
FRENCH GAIN IN WoEyRE
Surprise Attacks Near Lassisny and
canny-sur-Metz Successful, -.
Says Paris. ... F..

Paris, March, 12.-The war Office re-
ports that French troops made several
successful surprise attacks at night
on The German trenches in the sectors
Of Lassigny and Canny-Sur-Metz and
north of Jury Wood, in the WOeyre re-
giOn. e..
In the Maisons de Champagne,
which has been the scene Of bitter
engagements in the last few days,
spirited artillery activity Is reported.
Berlin, reporting on engagements on
the Ancre river front, says that after
infantry fighting Saturday with Brit,
ism troops near Irles, German rear.
guard detachments, in accordance
with the orders of their commanders
retired on the Tcuton main positions
French attacks launched between
the Rivers Avre and Disc were with
out success, according TO Berlin. Re.
newed attacks against the German pc.
sltions on Hill 1S5 and on both sides
of Champagne Farm, IL is added, were
sanguinarily repulsed, notwithstand
ing the use by the French Of strong
forces and large supplies of ammuni
ton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
COUNT ZEPPELIN IS BURIED
King Of Wurttemberg Attends Scrv-
Ices for Master Of Air at
Stuttgart. ...

Rotterdam, March 13.-The funeral
Of Count Zeppelin was held at Stuff
CART Many years ago the inventor
erected his own vault in the PraG
cemetery Mt Stuttgart and therefore
Countess Zeppelin declined. the offer
which was made to her by the king Of
Wurttemberg to give the body Il
tom in the royal cemetery. King Will
liam III was present the ceremony
which was brief, owing to the illness
of the countess. The service consisted
merely of SERMON by the bishop Of
Stuttgart and of prayers.
Gen. Won Koeppner, commander in
chief Of the German air forces, AT
tended the funeral by command of En-
peror William. and 1000 w0rkmen
from the Zeppelin plants at Friedrich
shafen came on Il special train for tho
services.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
AGAMS0N DECISION DELAYED
United States Supreme court at Wash,
ington Fails to Act on Its
... constitutionality.

Washington, March 13.--DeclsiOn
on the constitutionality OF the Adam
son railroad law was again postponed
by the Supreme court. Paramount
federal authority over navigabIe rivers
and government exemption from dam
age liability in their Improvement, the
court decided in Kentcky test cases,
does not extend TO their nonnavigable
tributaries. Liability of the North
German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Ce,
celie at Boston and also of many other
German ships now held in American
ports for damages in returning TO
America when war was declared
breaking contracts to deliver freight
abroad, will be decided by the Supreme
court. Request. of the North German
Lloyd for review of DEGREES awarding
damages to the Guaranty Trust com.
pany and National City bank of New
York for failure to deliver gold shipped
to England and France was granted.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
RAIL STRIKE PERIL AGAIN
Brotherhood Leaders Demand Action
OF New Law--Men to Work in
Event OF War.

Chicago, March IA national rail
way strike is again threatened. Assur-
ances have been sent to President
Wilson, however. that IL the country
becomes involved in the war the re-
newcd demands Of the railway en-
ployees will not be pressed. Escaping
actual embodiment in the hostilities,
the demands, held up for the last sew
eral months, will be forced TO an is
sue. An announcement was made that
the four big railroad brotherhoods
have asked for meeting with the ma
tional conference committee OF the
railroads in New York next Thursday,
regardless of whether the United
States Supreme court will have hand
ed down decision on the Adamson
law by that time.
"While the situation Is grave" says
the official announcement of the broth
erhood chiefs, "the chief executives
feel hopeful Of effecting peaceful
settlement"
Railroad officials in Chicago ex-
pressed surprise at the action Of the
|brotherhoOds.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
SATURDAYS CROWDS.

Oskaloosa in times before has wit
messed some good sized Saturday
crowds but that of Saturday, March
10. was the climax. Every business
street was cram jam full OF people.
not only the main avenues and thor
ouahfares, but the crowd extended
into the by-ways and the back
streets.
And automobiles. say, the ma
chimes were parked three deep along
the sides of the square and all adj
joining streets were filed to over
flowing. No parking space wasnto
be had within blocks of the business
center OF town. Garages were all
full to overlooking and space was
sought in the feed and livery barns
for cars. No other space was avail
able.
Nothing particular going on, no
special attraction or entertainment,
but several people stopped and want
ed to know what circus was in town.
The crowd would have done credit to
a Barnum or Ringing day.
This shows what good roads Will
do Travelling was perfect. The
roads were like pavement, rock hard
surface and people could cover Iona
distances in little while.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
Won BERNSToRFF TO PROTEST
Count Objects to Methods of Exam.
ination Which Party En-
countered.

Christiania, March 13.-COunt Won
Bernstorff will protest to the Ameri-
can state department the delay and
methods OF examination which the for
mer ambassadors party encountered
when the Frederik VIII touched at
Halifax. British authorities refused
to telegraph his protest and censored
a written protest which was mailed
to Doctor Ritter, Swiss minister, for
presentation to the state department.
Copenhagen, March 13.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the former German am
bassador at Washington, and his party
arrived at Copenhagen from Chris.
tiania. Count Won Brockdorff- Rant
Eau, the German minister to Denmark,
and the German consul general at
Copenhagen boarded the Frederik
VIII to greet Count Won Bernstorff.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-03-15
Dubuque Is Out OF It.

Dubuque, March ID. = Dubuques
hopes of securing one of the govern
ments munitions plants has gone glim-
mering. The following message to
the Commercial Club, from Washing
ton, ID. c., did it,
Dubuque is not within limits fixed
by general board under law from
standpoint of safety, but i represents
atives desire hearing it will be pos
sible for the board to meet at the
Hotel Jefferson, st. Louis, at 10 a. M,
Thursday, March 15."
No representatives will be sent to
st Louis, as it is now realized Dubu-
que is too close to the Great lakes TO
be considered as a location for such
plant.
| The order Of the general board is
that such a plant shall be located east
of the Rocky Mountains, west o. tie
Alleghenies, 200 miles or mere from
the Canadian and Mexican borders
and 200 miles or more from the Great
Lakes. Dubuque is but 146 miles in
direct line from Lake Michigan.