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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
Saving of Coal Enables Atlantic
Ships to Resume Traffic,
Says Garfield.
May RAISE BAN SOON
Hope In Washington That Closing Or
der May Be Set Aside Within
Thirty Days-RaII conges-
tion Continues.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Fuel Admin
tstrator Garfield announces that two
Of the chief accomplishments sought
by the government In closing down
industry by cutting Off fuel supplies
have been achieved.
Homes throughout the East, he
said. are receiving coal In larger
quantities than has been reported for
weeks, and bunker coal liz again o
Ing to seaboard in sufficient volume
to supply transatlantic shipping.
A third aim. the clearing OF rail-
road congestion, has not been attain
ed as yet, largely, DR.. Garfield de-
clared, because of unusual weather
conditions.
Rail Director McAdoo said IL wealth
or conditions grow no worse that the
fuel situation will be relieved much
sooner than was expected. In Wash
ington there Is hope that the closing
order may be set aside within 80
days.
Business Hats In East.
The first of the 10 Monday holidays
was observed generally, and business
everywhere in the East was at a
standstill. Reports told of few vio-
lations OF the order, and said that
thousands OF establishments were
closed. even though they had a tech
nical rigit to remain open.
Late reports said New York had
IN hand enough coal to fill the bunk
srs of 80 vessels and Hampton Roads
had received supplies sufficient for
more than q hundred ships held In
port.
Coal Now at the Piers.
I'VE are supplying coal to the
PIERS" said DR.. Garfield. "It now is
. question Of putting It aboard ship"
Reports received indicated that
business generally observed the
spirit as well as the letter OF the
closing order.
Asked II he would extend the five
days industrial closing II 1t ap-
peared that the accomplishments
sought had not been fully obtained,
Or. Garfield said he did not wish to
cross that bridge until he came to it.
DR.. Garfield took occasion to de-
nounce proprietors Of manufacturing
plants who have announced that they
will work overtime five days a week
10 make up the time lost Mondays.
That. he said, would be a plain eva
sion OF the order.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Hog receipts, IT,,
900; steady; bulk, $16.40016.S0; light
$15.S0416.70; mixed, $16.1OQ16.25;
heavy, $16.10@16.S5; rough, $4,000
1925; pigs, $12.75@15.20 Cattle re
ceipts, 5000; strong; native steers
$S.50@13.90; stockers and feeders, 81.
100000; cows and heifers, S6.1OQ11.
So; calves, s10.90@16.50. Sheep re
ceipts, 10000; firm; wethers, s9.70d
1925; lambs, $14.40@17.60.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
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GERMANY THREATENS
TO STOP NEGOTIATIONS

Copenhagen, Jan. 23.--"When
Russian Foreign Minister
Trotzky returns to Brest-Li-
tovsk," says a delayed Berlin
ditpatch, quoting a Lokal An
zeiger editorial, "he must def
initely accept or reject the
Teuton powers demands,
otherwise the Teuton powers
will Immediately break of
negotiations"
+ j. + !. i + j. n + + :! + + +
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
BIG GAIN IN BANK DEPOSITS
Increase Of $~34,s5o,oo0 Reflects War
time Thrift and Economy.

st. Paul, Jan. 23.-Wartime thrift
and economy among Minnesotans is
rejected in increases in their bank
deposits. These have gained in spite
Of liberal subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan, Red Cross and other patriotic
causes, according to summaries on
the latest state bank call, made pub
lie By #. e. Pearson, state superin.
tendent OF banks.
Deposits in Minnesota state banks
increased more than $~34,S50.000 in
1917, and $3.150.00 o Of the increase
was after Oct. Is, when Liberty Loan
and other campaigns were taking
large sums.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
Miners Support Garfield.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. %. - The
United Mine Workers OF America, IN
biennial convention here, pledged to
DR.. III. A. Garfield, federal fuel admin.
istrator, unqualified support and CO.
operation in his great task" The UNI
ion miners also pledged to him the
maximum production of coal possible
in the field under their jurisdiction.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
3 KILLED IN RIOT IN SPAIN
Disorders Occur at Chief Seaport Of
Valencia,

Madrid, Jan. %. - Disorders have
occurred at Alicante, the chief sea
port of Valencia. They r reported
In an official telegram from Alicante,
which says a mob forced the facto-
ries to cease work and attacked shops
and private houses. Women Of the
middle class were compelled by the
demonstrators to join them.
The civil guard fred on the rioters,
killing three persons and seriously
wounding four others.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
DAILY MARKET REPORT.

Minneapolis Grain.
Minneapolis, Jan. 24.-Oats, May,
76A May, Rye, $1.99.
Duluth Flax.
Duluth. Jan. 24zNaxseed, Jan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-24
1851; Way, -5.5z; July, s3.4Sh.
Chlcann Grain

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Corn, Jan. ST..
27B; May, $1.24A; Oats, Jan. sos;
May, 773s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
FOREST FIRES
SWEEP STATE
Thousands Burned to Death in
Northern Minnesota. 19 Towns
in Ruins.

Minnesota has just suffered the
greatest calamity in it's history. More
than thousand persons have perish.
ed, 10000 people are destitute, $4,000
people are homeless, nineteen towns
are in ruins and many others damag-
ed, and the property loss may reach
hundred million dollars. Forest
fires last Saturday and Sunday swept
over an area extending from Bemidji
to Duluth, forty to sixty miles wide.
Famed by strong wind the tinder-
dry wood country was over-run by the
flames with the speed and power of a
tornado. The suffering, misery and
heart-rending agonies caused connot
be described in words. 1t will tax the
resources Of the entire state to fur
nish the immediate relief necessary,
to assist the sufferers, and Willmar
and Kandiyoh1 county should do their
share.
John Nygaard left yesterday for st.
Louis River county to see how his
brother J. B. Nygaard and family had
Jared. The folks here received wire
today stating that Porpoure Siding,
where J. B. Nygaard lived was not
damaged by the fire.
Miss Anna Nelson, who teaches in
the Willmar Schools was overjoyed
to learn that her folks residing in
Moose Lake were among those saved.
]. o. Hartz of this city was in Du-
luth when the fire was on, and he
states that the smoke in the streets
was almost suffocating, and the flames
rolling in from the West threatened to
destroy the city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
John BIIIKEMA.

John Buikema, whose sudden death
on Oct. 6, from the bursting of
blood vessel was briefly mentioned in
our paper last week, was native Of
Netherlands, where he was born April
8, 1868. His youth was spent in the
city of Chicago. In 1905 he moved to
Tefft, Indiana, and in 1910, moved to
Raymond, MINI. He was united in
marriage Oct 30, 1888, to Miss Kate
HAN, who survives him with eight
children and eight grandchildren. The
former are Mrs. John Wieberdink, of
Raymond; Mrs. Jacob Builthuis of Dan
ube; Mr. Peter Buikema of Chicago;
Katherine, Jacob, John, ELENA and
Howard, at home. Deceased is also
mourned by a brother, Mr.. Fred Bui-
kema of Denver, Colo., and sister,
Mrs. D. Inthout, of Chicago, Ill.
The funeral services we're held at
the Reformed church at ROseland,
Minn., Oct. 10, Rev. Siegers 0fdcfat-
ing. Among the flowers were floral
offerings from the Sunnyside Farmers
Club and the Sunnyside Sunday School.
The pail bearers were A. Johnson, ].
Phiefer, Nick Dykema, John Builthuis,
Garret Damhof and D. Nyke. Rev.
Kishpaugh of Raymond spoke briefly
at the cemetery.
The mourning family have the sym.
pathy of many friends In their great
loss.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
UNITED WAR WORK
CAMPAIGN PLANS
Committee. From Eleven Counties
Meet At Willmar for Confer
enee MONDAY.

The United War Work Campaign
conference held in this city Monday
was an inspiring occasion. Members
of the County organizations of Big
Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi,
Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift,
Traverse and Grant counties were
present and took part in the confer
ence held at the Masonic Building
during the afternoon. Ways and
means for conducting the drive which
takes place Nov. II to 1S, were dis
cussed.
At the supper served at six o'clock
there were quite number OF precinct
committeeman of City and County in
addition to the visitors. A special
program was given Music BY the
Minnesota Army Quartet was very
much appreciated. Mr. E. w. Peck,
state campaign manager, spoke on
Business" F. O. Koehler, chairman
of the State Victory Boys, spoke of
his work. Mrs. Chas. Baldwin spoke
on Libraries" and Mrs. Robt. R.
Cohn on Victory Girls" Rt. Rev.
Jos. F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud,
spoke. Mrs. M. L. Burton spoke on
''Woman's Seven Fold Activities"
The principal address was made by
Mr.. Elwood T. Baily, who has just
returned from a year in Welfare
Work in France. The gathering is
spoken of as one of the best of the
kind held at Willmar since the war
came
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
COUNTY HAS GONE
lover THE TOP"
Both County and City Have Passed
Allotments Made in Fourth
Liberty Loan.

Chairman c. W. Odell of the Fourth
Liberty Loan today announced that
the county as whole has passed the
$1,045,000 allotment in the Fourth
Liberty Loan by thirty or forty thou
sand. The City of Willmar has passed
it's allotment of $295;00o. This, how
ever, does not mean that the occa-
sional Stacker, who can afford to buy
bonds but has not so far done so.
will be excused. Far from it. Every
effort will be made to induce them to
do their share also. No detailed fig-
ures are yet available for publication.
Chairman Odeu today received word
that the County had been allotted an
additional $4,000 to help take care
Of the allotment made against the
communities now destroyed by the
terrible forest fires in Northern Mime.
sofa. Several parties have already
pledged to help make up this addt-
tional allotment, and Chairman Odell
asks the Willmar Tribune to voice his
appeal to all others to come in and
help make up our additional share fol
the bonds that were to have been tax
en- by the fire sufferers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
PRECAUTIONS ARE
TAKEN CHECK FLU
Schools, Churches, Theatre. Clos
ed. Ban Is Placed on Pub
lie Meetings.

At conference Of the Medical men
with the Board of Health and City
officials last Friday evening it was
deemed best to close the churches,
theatres and schools until further no.
tice as precautionary measures against
the spread of Spanish Influenza In this
community. The announcement was
made at the morning services in the
churches Sunday. The theatres did
not open on Monday, and the schools
are closed until further notice.
of the epidemic Is rather indefinite,
as the overworked physicians have
not reported each day. The number
of cases have increased somewhat.
Two deaths have been. reported at
Willmar. Mrs. Lewis Berg, on Camp
bell Avenue, passed away this morn
ing, and Miss Lille Olson, daughter of
John M. r. Olson died Tuesday. There
are several critical cases in the city.
Granite Falls is in the grip ofshe
Spanish Influenza, and furnishes ~
object lesson of the danger Of tho
epidemic If it secures .foothoM. One
doctor, DR.. s. A. Berg, and one dentist,
DR.. G. T. Hart, have died from the dis
ease and another local doctor, fKerns,
is i'll and there are more than two
hundred cases in the village. Physi-
clans and nurses from outside towns
have given what assistance they
| could. Drs. Dawson and Frost OF
Willmar. were there on Monday and
Drs. Sandven, Jacobs and Branton
worked there yesterday. The Mayor
and council Of that city have taken
drastic steps to stop spread Of the
disease and have arranged to turn
the City Hall into Z. hospital
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16

bors and friends of the departed follow
ed the hearse that carried the mortal
form of Floyd Vessel to its last rest
ing place.
Floyd Vessel was born in Carol
county, Iowa on September Goth, 1898.
With his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harbert
Vessel, he came to this part Of Mime
sofa about eighteen years ago and re-
sided with them and helped them on
their farm. Only short time ago he
was drafted in the Army and fell a
prey to a sickness that was prevalent
at Camp Grant. He died last Wednes--
soldier Of the Lutheran congregation
of this village who made the supreme
The deceased leaves to mourn his
early death his father and mother, one
brother, Herbert who resides at home,
three sisters, Mrs. Harm Van Hauen
of Marshall, Okla, Mrs. Fred Brewers
of Rheiderland Township and Miss
Mamie who stays with the parents
Out Of town relatives were present at
the funeral, Harm Van Hauen of Mar
shall, Okla. and John Kuiper and
family, an uncle of the departed, Of
Clara City-Raymond News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
The FUNERALS
OF SOLDIERS
j
Final "Iap.' are Sounded as Re-
| mains Of Brave Boys are
Put Away.
JOHN PETER SODERLUND

e ~
The remains OF Peter Soderlund ar
rived from Camp Grant and were put
away In the Lebanon cemetery at New
London last Thursday. Services We're
held at the Lebanon Swedish Lutheran
ch0rch by Rev. A F. Almer. Two songs
were rendered by the choir. a duet was
sung by Mrs. Almer and daughter Ebba.
and duet by Misses Verdna Monson
and Susanna Carlson. There We're many
beautiful flowers. \ detail of the Home
guards of Willmar under Lieut.. Theo
~. sampson was present and placed the
teema1ns In their resting place. fired sal
uees and sounded taps The honorary
ispaIl bearers were Harold and Walter
cSsOn, Clarence Benson, Walter Monson,
lawrence Nordstedt and Henry Nilsson
, John Peter Soderlund was born in
ftOlfax township Aug. p. 1898 Eight
ears ago the family moved to Lake An
grew, where they are now residing.
Peter remained at home. until called to
sthe army Sept. 5. when he left for
Camp Grant, where he became a VIC
tim of the influenza epidemic Oct +.
Peter was always a good boy, a dutiful
son, and was active in the Y. F. S. and
choir circles Of the Lebanon church
He was confirmed June p. 1908. His
death is severe blow to the parents
Carl and Clara Soderlund, to the brother
George and sisters Ruth and Ida who
nave the sincere sympathy Of all. He
IS also mourned by many other relatives
and host Of friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
OBITUARY
JOHN BERGQUIsT.

An old Kandiyohi pioneer, John Berg
quist. passed away at his home at 100
Becker Ave. w. last Thursday. He has
been i'll since May with tuberculosis Of
the breast bone. He has been feeble
and nearly blind for several years.
Death came as q welcome relief to him.
John BergQuist was born at Hofn1ans-
torp,' Kronoberg's Ian. Sweden, Oct. q,
1898. He came to America in 1861 d.
rect to Kandiyohi where he located on
a homestead and acquired other land.
He was a successful farmer. In 1898
he moved to Willmar. He was an active
member Of the Tripolis Lutheran church
while living on the farm, and Joined the
Bethel church on his arrival in the city.
He was always a faithful attendant
before his health failed him, and took
much interest in the affairs of his
church denomination.
He is mourned by his surviving life
companion. Mrs. Emma Charlotte H&k-
anson Bergqntst, to whenAa ha was mar
ried in 1854. Nine children survive to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16

A quartet consisting of Messrs. Samuel
Ell Nelson, Nels s.. Swenson, Misses
Myrtle Johnson and Minnie Fridlund
sang two selections In the afternoon
Holmquist spoke in Swedish and Rev.
Hi. Tillman in English. Rev. Holmqutst
read the services at the grave. The
sons Elmer, Victor, Theander and Otto,
Johnson, were the pail bearers.
Among those present from a dis
tance besides the children were Mr.. and
Mrs. Olson and Ernest Bergquist of
Parkers Prairie. Theodore Anderson
and family of Clinton, Hon G. A. Glader,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Liedman and c. W.
Liedman of Atwater, o. M. Linnell Of
Grove City and Charles Miller Of Dia-
mond Lake.
Peace to the memory Of the old pio-
neer!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16

mourn their father, c. Otto Bergquist
and Mrs. c. Mold. of Kandiyohi; Mrs
A. Stromberg of Milaca; Mrs. G. A. He
din of Clinton: Elmer. Victor and The
ander Bergquist, and Mrs. c. Johnson
and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Willmar
In their respective families there are
forty grand children and eight great
grand children Of the deceased patri-
arch. One brother, August Bergquist,
Prairie.
The funeral was held last Sunday.
Services were held at 1890 o'clock at
the Bethel church. Rev. Jesper Holm
Quist spoke in Swedish and English.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Emergency Appeal.

We wish to list all volunteer work
ers as nurses aids, also volunteers for
housekeeping and caretakers for child
ren, to assist in the care of influenza
sufferers. Call on or phone Mrs.
James Sanderson, whose office is at
the City Hall, Sixth Street. Office
hours 10 to II a. m. and to 5 p. m.
Phone No. 548.
Jno. M. Rains, M. D.
Health officer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Eacaned From tho Fire

Mrs. Lotta Blomquist of this city
was visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. G..
Velander last week, who lives four
miles west of Duluth. The son, Mar
tin Blomquist, of the Palace Grocery,
received telegram Monday stating
that house and property had been de-
stroyed in the fire, but that all the
folks were safe. Mrs. Blomquist was
expected to arrive home today.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Appreciate TRAINING of II. q.
Minneapolis, MINI.
Exposition Bldg.

Oct. Is, 1918.
Capt Co. G., 9Th Bait.
Mr.. Klingenberg,
Dear Sir:
I am now settled in my place so you
can send me my discharge any time.
thing am going to like army life fne
and I thank you officers of the Co. G,
for giving me the splendid drill while
l was in the Home Guards. Any Of us
boys will be glad to hear from you at
any time. Have you been put into the
National Guard yet. If not, hope you
will soon be in it because army life is
the only life. Kleve, Lloyd Peterson,
Nordstrom and I are in the same COM
pany.
Your old corporal,
Prvt Harold L. Floren,
Company 8, Exposition Bldg.
c o S. A. T. G..
University of Minnesota.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Draft Board CompIimented.

Captain Murphy, of the Adjutant
Generals Office, was in the city Tues
day checking up the Local Draft
Board He found their classi-
fication record in A No. shape
and made up according to govern
ment demands. He had no correc-
ton to make and no orders. He also
said that the draft board Of this
county had the highest record in the
state as to the percentage of men in
Glass one, also that this Board was
the only one in the state who did not
need a chief clerk. Many men in
draft come in daily to ask for de-
ferred calls.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
MRS A. w. RAY.

Mrs. A. w. Ray, died at her home
In Sioux City last Saturday evening,
Oct. IL, from Spanish Influenza. Mrs.
Ray was formerly Miss Stasia Cleary,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michehl
Cleary, both deceased. Two brothers
live here, George and James Cleary,
who mourn her untimely death be-
sides her husband and daughter,
Eyaline. The remains were shipped
to WIllmar for burial. The funeral
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
SIGURD RASMCSSON.

The home of Johannes Rasmussen on
Limit Avenue was the scene of a sad
gathering last Sunday. when the remains
of brother. Sigurd Rasmussen. who
had died in the service of his country
at Camp Dodge, Oct. s, were about to
be put away. Rev. Nicolay Nilsen of the
Free church otficiated The interment
Ftook place at the Free church cemetery
with military honors \ detachment of
the Home Guards Of Willmar under COM
mand of Lieut.. James A. Myron, attend
! ed.
ASigurd Rasmussen was born in Berg
en-. Norway. March 10. 1888, where his
ap3rents, Julius and Christine Rasmus-
Ion, and one brother Julius, still reside.
slne brother. Johannes lives at Willmar.
and one brother Anton at Glenwood. The
sssung man came to America seven years
15uF He worked at Willmar several
gears but the last three near Glenwood
ias farm hand. He enlisted at Glen
wood and left there Aug. 81. and be-
came a member of Co. SO, l63rd Depot
brigade, at Camp Dodge. The mourners
include Ludwig and Sundvar Bodelfson,
cousins, of Glenwood, and Soren Larson,
Ia cousin at Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
FRANCIS GORDHAMER


] The remains of the sailor boy, Francis
! GOrdhamer. who died at the Naval Sta
tion at Puget Sound. Oct 6, were laid
haway at Kerkhoven last Sunday. Rev.
IE. r. Weeks of Grove City, the pastor
Tofdctated. The Willmar Home Guards
Ecommanded by Capt Victor klingenberg
assisted by the Willmar Band gave Mill
aftary honors.
Il Francis Gordhamer was born at Kerk-
4 hoyen Dec. 16. 1897, and is the son of
N Jahn H. and Sigrid S. Gordhamer. Other
x is[ryiving members Of the family "A &
y VU5$thers and sisters-Henry S., oliver
G., and Otira, at Kerkhoven: Geo. S. of
Rhame, N. p; Clarence, Of Willmar;
William, in France; Mrs. c. A. Peter
sen, Dassel, Mimi. Two uncles are A.
II. Gordhamer of Norway Lake and NJ.
II. Gordhamer of Mora, MINI. Aunts-
Mrs. c. K. Lund, New London; Mary J.
Gordhamer and Mrs. A. Arneson, of
Norway Lake; Mrs. S. Arneson, kloten
and Mrs. w. E. Arnold, Portland, N. D.
Mrs. Walter Hoglund of Willmar is a
cousin.
The deceased attended the kerkhoven
and Dassel high schools, and the Will
mar Seminary. In 1917 he was made
assistant cashier of the State Bank of
Bowman. N. D. Last June he returned
home and enlisted in the Navy. He
first went to Great Lakes training sta
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Some Fine Barred Rocks.

Fred A. Larson Of this city has one
Of the finest barred Rock tlocks in the
country. He has one cock that he
refused to sell for SIS. He had small
specimen, weighing only two pounds,
which he sold the other day to q Mr..
Wilson of Pocahontas, Iowa, for SO.
Five dollars a pound is pretty good
pay for chicken. ~ ~ s,-.=s.5 -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Birthday. Club.

The jolly Twelve were nicely en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Julia
Garwell last Saturday evening. 1t
being Liberty Day the occasion had
patriotic coloring. The decorations
were in flags, and touches of red,
white and blue about the rooms. Am
erica was sung, led by Miss Evelyn
Dale. Mrs. Ella Ramsett and Mrs.
John Dale we're guests of the club.
The serving was done by Misses Eve
lyn Dale and Barbara Garwell.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
Points a Bio Gun.

Sam Olson, son of Marcus Olson, one
Of the Olson Bros, photographers,
and formerly typo on the Willmar
Tribune, has recently volunteered for
overseas duty and is on his way to
France with the 370th Heavy Artillery.
Sam has been stationed with the
Coast Artillery at Fort Adams since
he volunteered early last year. He
was recently promoted from corporal
to master gunner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16

SPICER SOLDIER BOY
REPORTED DEAD IN CAMP

Mrs. F. G. Carlson, Of Spicer, has
been notified that her son, Otto Carl
son has died in a New Jersey camp
from pneumonia. The family thinks
there may be some mistake, as they
understood that Otto had gone over
seas.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-10-16
NEW AND USED CLOTHES
FOR FIRE SUFFERERS

The Woman's Needlework Guild of
America thru its Willmar Branch ap-
peals for gifts Of new and used cloth
ing to be distributed to the fire suf-
ferers Of Northern Minnesota Dona-
tions of clothing for this purpose may
be left at the Armory, and closes on
Saturday night Of this week. Will
you help?