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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
LUTHERAN PASTOR
DIES AT WILLMAR
Rev. David A. Knock of Cherokee,
Iowa, Pa.se. Away at Local
Hospital.

Rev. David A. Knock, a Lutheran
pastor of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away
at the Dawson Hospital in this city
last Sunday afternoon at one o'clock.
This news came as great shock to
the family, and large circle of friends
thruout the Augustana Lutheran Syn
cd. Rev. Knock had just moved his
household from Akron to Cherokee,
Iowa, before coming to the late meet
ing of the Synod at Minneapolis. He
was not well while at Minneapolis,
but came up to Green Lake where he
expected to spend a few days with
his wife's folks. Here he became
worse and came to Willmar where he
was found to be in very serious con-
dition with an abcess of the bowels.
He was operated upon June IA, and
seemed to be improving. However, at
the time stated, there was a collapse
owing to heart failure, and he passed
away very suddenly.
The funeral occurs Thursday. Serv-
ices will be held at the V. E. Lawson
residence at SIP Second Street East
at one O'Clock, and at the Lebanon
Lutheran church at New London at
three o'clock. Nearly all the members
of the large Knock family are ex-
pected here from different points.
Rev. Gustaf Knock, of Lincoln, Nebr.
brother Of the deceased, arrived Tues
day and has arranged for the funeral
with the local pastors of the Willmar
District. Among the pastors who will
be here are Rev. Arthur Knock of
Forest Lake, another brother; Rev. O.
w. Olson of Sioux City and Rev. Oscar
Sandahl of Center City.
The deceased was born at Gowrie,
Iowa, Jan. 20, 1884. He was ordained
five years ago. His bereaved wife
was formerly Miss Alma Swenson, a
daughter of Mrs. Carrie Swenson of
Spicer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Sons Of Norway Picnic.

Fifteen autos carrying fair repre-
sentation Of the local branch of the
Sons of Norway and their families
left Sunday morning for Glenwood to
participate in the grand cutting Of
the Central Minnesota Sons of Nor
way, held at that place. Together
with the Willmar aggregation were
the lodges of Benson, Sunburg, Star
buck and Glenwood. A picnic dinner
at the auditorium and special musical
program together with several speech
es furnished ample enjoyment for the
visiting lodges. The male Quartette
of the Benson Lodge rendered several
pleasing selections and speeches were
made by Judge T. o. Gilbert of our
city, Mons Hauge of Benson, Senator
Gandrud OF Sunburg and DR.. G. D. Kol-
set Of Benson.
The program commenced at two
o'clock in the afternoon and closed in
time for the visiting members to reach
home before nightfall The city mem.
bers are all looking forward to SINH
lar outing next year if conditions
permit.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Silver Wedding Anniversary.

The members of the Swedish Mis-
sion church entertained last Sunday
afternoon in honor of the silver we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. An
ton Sundberg, who were married twen-
ty-five years ago, June "a, in DOvre
township.
A five o'clock dinner was served.
Rev. G.. N. Tegnell, pastor of the
church, was spokesman and presented
the guests of honor with set of table
silver and purse of money.
A social time was enjoyed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

that 1t hereby reterate its avowed
purpose to foster a spirit Of good fel-
lowship between the City and rural
districts. whose interests are 80 clear
ly and admittedly identical, and it's
expressed intention, in every possible
way. to aid the people of the rural
problems with which they are con-
tronted from time to time, and that
we hereby invite their cooperation to
this end. always bearing in mind that
the good Of our common country must
be first and foremost in the minds
and purposes OF the people Of the
entire country, whether rural or ur.
ban"
The Club discussed the matter of
assisting the farmers during the COM
ing harvest with as much help as pos.
sible. County Agent Rodegeb was
present and gave some practical sug-
gestions and related some of the de-
mands that exist and the need that is
sure to develop. a canvass will be
made Of the business houses of the
city to see how many men can be
spared for the time that help is most
needed in the harvest fields. A COM
mittee consisting of w. J. Ruddy, G.
\. Erickson and J. w. Kent was ap.
pointed to work with the officers of
the club in this matter
The club appropriated a portion of
the money needed to cover the def.
cit in the Lyceum Course treasury
The purchase was authorized of five
thousand postcards with Willmar
views and advertising for distribution
on troop trains passing thru Willmar.
Communications with the publish
ers of "Visergutten,' Norwegian pub
LEGATION with a circulation of $4,000
copies. at Story City, Iowa who have
Willmar (as we'll as other towns) in
consideration for the relocation of
their publishing plant were read and
recommended to the committee on
prospective industries.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Berqquist Family Reunion.

A family reunion of the Bergquist
family took place last Sunday, when
fifty-fve members enjoyed a social
time together at the c.. o. Bergquist
farm. Those present included Mrs.
John Bergquist (Mr. Bergquist being
too poorly to attend), Victor Bergquist
and family, Theander, and Elmer Berg.
quist and Chris Johnson and respec-
tive wives of Willmar; G. J. Mold and
family Of Kandiyohi; Mr. and Mrs.
Liedman of Grove City; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Anderson of Atwater; Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. A. Hedin and daughter Olive
of Clinton; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank John.
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson.
The affair was a very pleasant one for
the participants.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
DREAMt AND

On Thursday Of this week, Herbert
Rawlinson in Smashing Through"
will be shown at Dreamland Theatre.
Herbert Rawlinson as "Hod Mason"
thought he was wooing stenograph-
er and the camouflaged stenographer's
mother thought she was investing in
a regular gold mine. Neither was
right. The story is interesting and
all who seen RaWlinson in Coming
Through" will want to see him again.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Supper a Success.

The supper given last night by the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
for the benefit of the local Juvenile
band was an encouraging success.
The parlors in the Synod church were
amply filled during the early evening
and the amount of $3.50 was realized.
The juvenile musicians rendered sever
al pleasing selections and were enthu-
siastically applauded. The w. c. T. U.
are to be commended upon their act
i've interest in encouraging this local
enterprise.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Rev. Sorenson's SURPRISED.

A surprise was given Rev. and Mrs.
J. B. Sorenson at Svea in the church
last Monday evening after the service.
Several hundred people attended.
Services had been held that evening
being Midsummer Day. The speakers
were Rev. Hjalmar Tillman of Tripo-
lis, A. o. Nelson and Samuel Nelson.
Rev. and Mrs. Sorenson were pres.
ented with a, purse containing one
hundred and three dollars. Lunch was
served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Injured last Saturday,

Arthur Larson Of this city, who is
brakeman on the work train west
of town, had a narrow escape from
serious injury last Saturday morning.
While on the last car cable broke
which knocked him from the car. The
cable struck his face, breaking his
nose bone and injuring his eyes some
what. He was taken to the Willmar
Hospital for treatment. He will be
laid UP from work for about a month.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
HO USEKEEPERS
III ALL TAKE NOTICE
Demonstrations in. Bread Making
and Canning At Willmar Thurs
day and Friday.

Miss Helen Rider of the Extension
Department of the University State
Farm has been secured by the Conser-
vaticn Committee for two free demon
STATIONS to be given at the Red Cross
Rooms Thursday and Friday after
moons OF this week at p. m. The
demonstrations will be on Bread Sub
stitutes and Cottage Cheese, Thurs
day and Canning on Friday. Every
housekeeper should be interested and
attend these meetings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Farewell Retention.

Last Sunday evening a farewell re-
ception was given at the Svea Luther.
an church in honor of Walter Swenson,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Eskil Swenson,
who left Monday for Camp Grant, ILL
nois. He has been employed as brake
man on the Great Northern here. The
young people gave program after
which collection was taken, and the
same given to Walter. He was also
presented with a testament.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Coons Fiqht on Train.

E. Wright, a colored porter on one
of the troop trains passing thru Will
mar last night, was put off the cars
here and placed in charge of the G.. N.
yard police for having assaulted and
"battered" one of his brother porters
in an alteration over game of craps.
Wright was brought before Judge
Muller this afternoon and was ordered
to leave town on the first train which
he promised to do.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Answered Call No. 800,

AnS"erSO NdII mo. QUO.
Call No. 803 asked for six men to
be sent to Dunwoody Institute at Min
neapolis to take course in the Me-
chanical department. The following
have answered this call: Harlow r.
Kerr, Hjalmar Oscar Hoaglund, Al
bert N. Tommeraasen, Ole Rangvald
Olson, Arnold Gustrud and Melvin
Lundgren.
They will probably be called for
service on or before July 18th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

DIR. G. D. Forsell and family auto
ed to Minneapolis Saturday, return
ing on Monday. While there, they at
tended the great Aldrich Evangelistlc
campaign now held in the northeastern
part of that city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

Oscar Larson of New London, who
left on Saturday, June Is for Mime
apolis to take the mechanical train
ing at the University, writes Willmar
friends this week that he has had
one week of drilling and next week
enters the electrical school. He has
Joined the band and orchestra. His
address is Il. of M. Training Detach-
ment No. /, st. Paul, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

David Emanuel Anderson
Bernhard Harvey Ruben Hultgren
Andrew Hanson HOlen
Edmund A. King
Murth William Larson
Gust Cederberg
Harry Samuel Anderson
Martin William Dahl
Emil Clarence Ahlm
Walter Richard SwensOn
Gustaf Adolph Larson
Neil Decker
GOttfred Julius Pearson
Victor Ansger LundQuist
John Irwin Gesche
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
JOHN TAFT, SR.

John TAFT, ST., wellknown pioneer
of Diamond Lake, died last Sunday
afternoon at the good old age of SO
years. The funeral occurred yester'
day, interment being made at Oakside
cemetery, Harrison. A biographical
sketch and obituary notice will ap
pear in our next issue.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Visit from Omaha People,

Nels S. Swenson and family enjoyed
visit last Sunday from Mr.. Samuel
Simonson and party of Omaha, Neb-
raska, who are enjoying an outing at
Lake Koronis. The party included Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Swanson and Mrs.
Pihlstrcm. The latter is relative of
Samuel Nelson and Mrs. G. A. Solder
ling. Mr.. Simonson is the proprietor
Of one of the largest clothing empor-
iums in Omaha.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
John DEFOE.

John DeFoe died last Thursday ev-
ening at six o'clock at his home in
Atwater. He had been a resident OF
that vicinity for forty-six years and
had attained the age of seventy five
years at the time of his death.
The funeral occurred last Monday
morning at 10 a. m. at the Catholic
cemetery. Father McDevitt OBLIGATED.
He is mourned by his wife and two
sons, Moses and Peter.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY. JUNE a. 1918
Observation-Disclosures
ONE HUNDRED and nineteen BOYS WHO LEFT
MONDAY FOR CAMP Grant, ROCKFORD, ILL.

Harry D. Osborn
Joseph S. Samuelson
Nels Roy Arthur Anderson
Walter Andrew Fremberg
Nels Odland
Einar Soldering
Lionel William Mckinley
Louis Peter Berglund
Peter Rempt
Henry Flynn
Martin o. Flolo
Paul Eugene Anderson
Lawrence E. Severson
Adolph Holmgren
Andrew Blomquist
Jesse Clarence Walls
Ambrose Dennis O'Neill
George Allen Larson
Walter Roy Shoemaker
Albert Johan Ekren
John Sophus Jensen =
Gerhard Markus ROnninS
Selmer Sletten
Arthur Janke
Arthur Sorenson
William Johnson
William Edgar Hanes
Olof Ingvald Rykken
Albert Henry Soldering
Diedrick Peter Jenk
Carl Albin Lindberg
Carl M. Peterson
Fred Melvin Nordin
Carl J. Swanson
SEVERN Westvig
Christ Ollie Carlson
Tollof Olson Lauve
Gilbert o. Hagen
Alton Percival Fjellman
Thomas G. Shoemaker
Andrianus Van Ingen
Clarence John Larson
Adolph M. Olander
Gust Thunstedt
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

Albert Gerhart Hanson
Benoni Aune
Carl Edwin Berlin
Henry OLAF Johnson
Lewis Larson
Clarence w. Cread
August Berg
Sivert Andreas Seeland
Even Olson Lauve
Hans Olson
Arthur Thorwald Otos
Joseph Emanuel Hawkinson
Henry OLAF Ellingson
Walter E. Wallin
Melvin E. Berg
Johannes Albin Johnson
Charles Ashley Chase
Peter Edwin Osness
Peter Frye
Richard v. Melby
Otto ]. Magnuson
Chester A. Hoglund
Anton F. Digman
Melvin E. Alvik
Roy J. Fehr
Ralph Martins
Paul V. Polman
Olof Faleide
Tonic DeVisher
liver Theodore Grain
liver Engquist
Paul Statherr
Oscar H. Krogfus
Oscar Ansgarius Peterson
Joseph H. Marketon
Jasper o. Hammond
Frank A. Johnson
Royce o. Grisson
Earl Clifford Erickson
Axel Friedrich Carlson
Harold Arthur Jensen
Walker Colbert
Walter Clemmer
Robert M. Brown
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Buv PAIGE Cars.

Henry Bruggers and Nick Dykema
Of Roseland have each purchased a
five passenger Paige touring car from
the Dodge Service Station Peter Lar
son of west Of town purchased a
Dodge touring car.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Picnic at EaoIe Lake,

Picnic at Eagle Lake.
The Eagle Lake church people have
their annual midsummer picnic and
mission festival today at P. w. Peter
sons grove near Eagle Lake, with a
there from Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Party in kand;yohi Township.

A farewell party was given in honor
of liver Grain at the Charles Bengt.
son home in Kandiyohi township last
Saturday evening. The guests mum.
bered seventy-five. A quiet social ev.
ening was enjoyed and luncheon and
ice cream served. Rev. Fred Strom
berg of Atwater, speaker for the &C.
casion, presented Mr.. Grain with a
purse of fifteen dollars, from his
friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Elevator Company Meets.

GTcVdt01 O0n1Pd1ty "eeISs
The annual meeting of the Willmar
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Com
pany was held today at the court
house. A number of stockholders
were present and reelected the oil
board of directors: P. H. Frye, Swan
Nelson, Ole E. Olson, G. A. Halvorson
and P. N. Olson. The finances of the
company are in good condition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

Vivian and Vincent Swenson of
Raymond arrived today for a couple
of weeks visit with their sisters, Mrs.
o. p. Strom and Mrs. n. N. NARROW.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

Louis Strandberg's and Mrs. Aug
ust Bjelkengren Of Svea were Monday
visitors at the home of Mrs. Celia
ROdlun.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses.
June 25.-Oscar William Seebeck
to Ruth Pearl Wagner.
June 25.-Erwin G.. Pagel to Mae
B. Osmundson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

DIR. Frost spent Monday in Mime
apolis on business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Ice Cream Social,

An ice cream social will be given
at Svea next Thursday evening. Re-
freshments will be served by Clarence
and Bernard Lindblad.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Halvc rson visit
ed in Kerkhoven last Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

ANNA CHRISTINA PETERSON.
Mrs. Anna Christina Peterson, who
lived with her son John A. Peterson,
on East Augusta Avenue, passed away
June 20, at the advanced age of "a
years. The funeral services was con-
Quoted last Monday by Rev. Jesper
HolmQuist and interment took place
at Fairview.
Deceased was born in Wesened
parish, Elfborgs Ian, Sweden, June
4, 1884. She married Gustaf Peter
son of Larf parish in 1866. Two child
rem died in infancy. They lived in
Hudened and Larf parishes. In 1898
the family came to America, coming
to Bird Island, MINI. The following
year they moved to Clifford, N. D.
Three years later, they located in
Township of Rosing, Morrison county,
Minnesota. The husband passed away
years ago. In 1908 the widow and son
moved to Willmar. The bereaved son
has the sympathy of his friends in the
loss of his good mother. Charles
Erickson, Emma and Edith Erickson
of Arctander, cousins of the bereaved
son, were here for the funeral.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26
Observation-Disclosures
OBITUARY
JOHN KULLANDER.

An honored old pioneer of Colfax
township, John Kullander, died last
Thursday at the age Of II years, 4
mos and 8 days. He has been ailing
for a number of years. He was oper-
ated upon recently in an attempt to
save his life, and seemed to be improv-
ing, but a Go.lapse came suddenly.
Deceased was born in VXsterg0t-
land, Sweden, Feb. II, 1910. He grew
to manhood in his native land and in
1868 was married to Miss Christine
Johnson. In 1873 they came to this
country. They resided in St. Paul one
year, and then came to Colfax town
ship where they settled on a farm
where they have since resided. He
was man of deep religious
convictions, and was honored and re-
spected by all who knew him. He
leaves to mourn his departure his
life companion, six children and four
teen grand children. The children
are Mrs. A. E. Anderson of Center, N.
D.; Mrs. Algot Peterson and Albin
Kullander Of Willmar; Mrs. Elmer
and Elmer Kullander of Oolfax. All
were present at the funeral which oc'
CURED from the Colfax M. E. Church
on Sunday afternoon, June %. Rev
Carl Dahl of Belgrade was the official,
ing clergyman. The pail bearers were
G. A. Geer, John Bergquist, John
Odland, Erick Dahlberg, Gust Harland
er and Peter Lundberg. The inter
ment took place in the Burbank Gem
etery.
He is gone but not forgotten by his
many near and dear ones.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-06-26

Oscar Martin Tollefson
John Adolph Anderson
Albert Black
JOhan Alfred Anderson
Edward Hanson
Martin Fykson
Elmer Roen
Maxmillion Sherman
James Arthur HER
Tom Decker
Walter Charley Lundquist
Henry Manson
Elvin Lawrence Hanson
Oscar Bernt Iverson
James Clausen
Abner Wallis Dressler
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06
MUST QUIT
HUMAN FLY
ACTIVITIES


Tho Youngsters who have been
wont to do "Human Fly" stunts on
The city standpipe will be compelled
to turn their activities to other quar-
tefs. that is if they must climb or
be shown. what, the inside. Of The city
Rnstile resembles, according to an an
nouncemcnt made this morning by
Mayor Coffman.
'-"We haXe bad. numerous complaints
concerning boys of from u to lG
years OF age climbing around on the
'endpipe and the practice must
stop" said Tie mayor They have
no business there and in addition. it
is a decidedly daigerQus practice
rhey might tal from the ladder or
again, they might climb to the top
and fan over inside the tans in
which case they would drown am
r2t gong to give another warning
but am 'instructing the officers to ar
rest amy boys found even. lettering
near the standbipc i want to can
the attention of the parents to this
practice and ASK that they help me.
We are trying to keep some boy from
losing his life"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06

Trade with ire pamotiC st0re-- Sec
that your dealer Is an agent for TN
ale- Sans War Savings Sfamp$
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06
MARRIAGE LICENSE
HORRIBLE EXAMPLE

The horrible example Of marriage
license is on display at the olfite of
the court clerk, By ilS permission
a marriage was eliminated same oe-
curing in the southern part Of the
county. There is nothing especially
Unusual about the document except
for the recording of Witnesses, In
the space provided for that purpose
tile sky pilot who tied the knot has
written the information that they
were married "in the presence of the
father and mother OF the groom and
also the bridegroom and my family
'Modesty forbids me giving ont am
name. but a preacher of this toWa
returned marriage license with the
notation that they were married in
the presence Of each other ~ said
Col Wyatt as he lmefully scanned
the pages Of the marriage record.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06
SLUMP AT NAVY
FOLLOWS DRAFT
REGISTRATION

Navy recruiting has fallen off per
ceptibly since the second draft regis
tration started yesterday Chief Elec-
trician White stated this morning.
Five men were signed up at the local
navy branch yesterday as follows;
E. H. Hoagland,. apprentice seaman
futile; NJ. G. Higgins. apprentice sea
man, Tuttle; D. L. Shingfield ap-
prentice seaman, Chickasha; G. M.
Bailey. apprentice seaman, Tuttle;
and h. e. Evans apprentice seaman,
Temple
or the fifty-hve applicants exam
in'ad here for naval enlistment only
ii small per cent failed on the pre-
liminaries and fully threefourths of
those az tcepted here this month have
been enlisted at Oklahoma City, Mr..
white stated today The navy and
ratal reserve are still open for en-
4 tinent except to class one regis
tered men
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06

"no.orroe to the ''.av r'Oress
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06

get the kaiser / saw some mighty
big whales and sharks on the going
and return trips When we were in
the middle Of the ocean we gotnews
that a sub was close by and that it
mad sunk a ship about hundred
miles ahead Of u.s. we looked for
the Grew of the doomed boat but
could not find a. man You do not
need TO worry about me for the boat
that ship on viii Float for hours
after it is hit There are sixteen
fire rooms in the ship
I'VE get more to eat while at sea
than at any restaurant in Chickasha
We have fresh bread every day.
chicken roast beef mashed potatoes.
pie cake and many other things
a ann in Norfolk now but can't
tell how long we will stay here
am working for gold star which is
tie badge of efficiency in the navy.
I have four more trips to make
across before it will be granted me.
/ will close for This time With love
for all ! remain,
Your son
Logan Lewis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-06
R RECRUITS
FOR ARMY
ENROLLED

Army recruiting continues I'M
checked at the local station Officers
in charge stated this afternoon In
spite OF the registration Yesterday
five men we're sighea np as appli-
cants for duty in the regular army
and were forwarded yesterday to 't
Logan Colorado. for enlistment
They We're as follows: Verne j.
Wilder f. s. w infantry Chicllasha
Ernest S, Bullard Medical Depart
ment Chickasha; James v Cherry
Coast Artillery, Chickasha; Martin
Lowry. Coast Artillery, MARROW; and
Barney Il. Leard Coast Artillery.
Mmnsville Okla.
Enlistment viii remain open TO all
men between the ages of eighteen
and twcnir-one and thirtyone and
folty-five according OF Sergeant Cald-
Well who has chargt Of the army Of
flee here Registered men who do
not come in class one may be allow
ed to enlist later with the consent Of
the local draft board. it is thought