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Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
CIerk-Carrier Exa~

l.. H. Landberg, local secretary OF
the u. S. Civil Service Commission
mas notices posted for an examination
1or Clerk-Carrier, to fill vacancy OF
substitute city carrier, to take place
at tne Willmar postofice July ~. The
examination is one in six common sub.
1ects, as follows: Spelling, 20 words
OF average difficulty, 10 points: simp.
!e arithmetic including common and
decimal fractions and ordinary weights
and measures, 20; letter writing, 125
words on general subject to be assign
ed, 20; penmanship, 20; copying, 20;
reading addresses, 10, Total, 100
points.
Applicants must be between 1S and
40 years of age, be not less than s
feet inches in height and weigh at
least 125 pounds without coat or hat.
Further information may be had at
the postofhce.-3 wks.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
w. C. r, U. Annual Picnic.

The Willmar Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will hold their an
nual picnic on the grounds adjoining
Mrs. M. T. Sandbo's residence on
Tuesday, July 16 at $3.50 o'clock.
There will be election of officers
and every member is urged to ccme
out.
The treasurer wishes to remind
members whose dues are unpaid that
this is their last chance before the
year closes.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
BANKS MUST ADVANCE
MONEY TO UNCLE SAM
Group of Bankers Discuss War Fin
ances at Willmar Today.

Seventy-five bankers from the coun-
ties of Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle,
Chippewa, Renville. Meeker and Kan
diyohi, are in session in the city to-
day. Mr.. 8. B. Qvale of this city was
recently appointed chairman of these
counties in the matter of assisting
the Government in financing the war.
Each bank of this Federal Reserve
district has been asked to advance
2h percent of all it's resources each
month en- war certificates until the
next Liberty Loan in the fall. This
will require sum of $3.50, 100000
from the banks in the Minneapolis
district. This subject of financing the
war was considered at this afternoons
session. The visitors were entertain
ed at luncheon this evening.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
OBITUARY
OLINA NELSON.

Mrs. Olina Nelson, nee Thorsness,
beloved wife of N. O. Nelson, died at
the home in Arctander June 20, 1918,
from acute diabetes.
Deceased was born on the ThOrs-
ness homestead Sept. II, 1872 In
1899 she went to North Dakota, re-
siding at Nansen, (formerly Rugby.
She was married to Nels O. Nelson at
the old Thorsness home March 26,
1905. They moved to Ward county,
N. Dak, where they resided seven
years. They moved back to the home
locality in 1922 The deceased is
mourned by husband, one son, Lin
coin Taylor, seven years of age, and
the following brothers and sisters:
Martin Thorsness, who lives on the
old Thorsness place; Miss Matte Mel
son, who resided with the family of
the deceased; Belle, Mrs. Gust Lind
quist and Miss Josephine Thorsness, OF
Hazen, N. Dak; and Samuel Thors.
ness, who resides with Martin. All
these were present at the funeral.
Others from distance, who attended
we're: Emil Nelson, of Cooperstown,
N. D.; Mrs. Ole Holmlay, of Nansen,
N. Dak.; Mrs. Rena Nelson, of Black
River Falls, Wis.,; the Tom Marshall
family of Willmar; and Mrs. Andrew
Hamre of Madelia
The funeral was held from the late
residence last Wednesday, Rev. M.
Sotendahl officiating. A large number
Of sympathizing friends were in at
tendance.
The deceased was an active member
of the West Norway Lake Ladies Aid
No. 2, and of the Sunburg branch of
the Red Cross. Her death has caus-
ed deep sorrow in the circles where
her influence was felt.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
The Fourth at Anderson's

A delightful Fourth of July picnic
took place at Oscar Anderson's farm
east of town. Dinner was served to
such who desired it, and at 1880
o'clock a program was given includ-
ing a patriotic speech by Rev. ]. N.
Andersen, national songs by the audi
ence, and two songs by sextette of
girls. An auction of fancy articles
followed. County Agent Rodegeb Of
ticiating in an able manner as sales.
man. Better than $500 were realized
for the benefit Of the Red Cross. A
ball game was played between those
over 21 years and those below that
age, and the youngsters put it over
their elders by one score The cele-
bration was great success say all
who attended.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Save and Sell Straw.

Keep fire away from straw stacks
and sell the straw for the use of the
Army is the advice of the grain and
hay marketing specialists of the Bu-
reau of Market, who point out the
wastefulness of burning it, especially
in view of the demand for it at the
many Army camps. It is suggested
that all straw be baled as soon after
thrashing as possible~ If assistance
in marketing straw is needed, the
grain and hay reporting service of the
Bureau of Market is ready to help.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Birthday PARTY.

Tuesday was the tenth birthday of
Miss Selma Rude and ten of her girl
friends were present and nice little
party was held and enjoyed. A de-
licious luncheon was served and Selma
received many pretty and useful gifts.
Games were played and the afternoon
was passed pleasantly by all present.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Entertains Friends.

Hjalmar Hoaglund entertained
twelve of his friends at a get-tc-gether
and farewell party last Tuesday even
ing. He is one of the six boys who
will leave from this vicinity for Dun
woody Institute at Minneapolis. A
light luncheon was served and his
friends all heartily wished him the
best of luck and happiness.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Party at Lake Florida,

A farewell party was given in honor
of Orlean Christian at his home west
of Lake Florida last Monday evening.
About forty guests were present. The
evening was spent in various amuse'
ments. A lunch was served after
which the honored guest was pre-
sented with a purse Of fifteen dollars
He has enlisted in the Marines and
left Tuesday morning for Paris Island
South Carolina. He was accompanied
to Minneapolis by Orton Sandbo.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
School Caucus.

At the school caucus held Friday
evening, G. F. Olson was nominated as
a candidate to succeed himself and
G. A. Erickson was nominated to sue
ceed N. S. Swenson who declined q
denomination. Hans Gunderson pre-
sided at the caucus and A. o. Forsberg
was clerk. No further petitions have
been filed, so a. quiet school election
is fOreshadcWed.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
GIFTED SINGER IN
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
Martha Reishus Will Appear in
Grand Concert at Synod Church
Tuesday.

Miss Martha Reishus, a very gifted
Soprano will sing at the Synod church
next Tuesday evening, the net pro.
ceeds to be donated to the Red Cross.
Miss Reishus was teacher in music at
the Redwing Seminary for several
years. She has further developed her
voice by studying under the best mas.
ters OF New York. A delightful mu-
slcal treat is assured all who come
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Patriotic Gathering at Murdock.

Patriotic Gathering at Murdock.
County Attorney Chas. Johnson was
a speaker at a patriotic meeting ar
ranged by the Swedish churches of
Swift County;~at Murdock on the 4th.
Atty. Johnson made a strong address
as did also Rev. John G. Johnson of
Kerkhoven, Lieut.. H. G. Young also
was present and spoke briefly. Rev.
c.. A. Lindahl of Benson read the
President Wilson's Fourth of July
message and Eben E. Lawson of Will
mar sang couple of songs. Music
was furnished by the Hayes Band
Proceeds Of the occasion was for the
Red Cross.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Large Crowd Attends Picnic.

Large Crowd Attends Picnic.
Several hundred people enjoyed the
Fourth at the picnic held on that day
at Christ Sandbo's place in Dovre
township. Besides refreshments and
other amusements there we're two
patriotic addresses given, one by the
Rev. E. O. Larson and the other by
Rev. NicOley Nilsson.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
More Recruits for Boy Scouts.

The Boy Scouts Of the Methodist
Church extend their hearty invitation
to local boys over twelve years Of age
to join their dandy organization and
see what they are doing these sum-
mer months An exciting hike was
made last Friday and it panned out to
be such a splendid affair that a SINH
lar one will be held next Friday also.
Rev. Luther Benson has charge and
recommends this delightful as we'll as
beneficial amusement to all boys over
the stated age to become members Of
their troop.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Will Lecture on Bees.

WI ISVCVTS O1I 0VCoo
w. A. Davis, Government Bee Cul-
ture Expert of the States Relation
Bureau, will give lecture in Willmar
Tuesday afternoon July 2Srd, on bee
culture. Mr. Davis has had extensive
experience in commercial honey pro.
duction and coupled with practical
study can assure the public an inter.
esting address.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Farewell Reception.

A farewell reception was given at
the Baptist church last Sunday even
ing after the services in honor of
George Swenson, Peter Olson and
Emil Aspaas who expect to be called
to the colors soon. Patriotic songs
were rendered after which Rev. Hallin
spoke. They we're eaeh presented
with gift from the congregation.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Autos Collide,

VIM. Peterson of Atwater coming
in his automobile on way to Willmar
had a collision with car from Monte
video last Monday. Mr.. Peterson says
he had gotten his car to the side as
far as the bank permitted but that the
. driver in the other car happened not
ito have been Cn the watchout and
started to turn out of the way too
late. His machine struck the Peterson
car on the side and tore off the top,
No one was hurt.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
EMMA OTILIA OLSON

EMMA OTILIA OLSON.
Emma Otilia, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole E. Olson, of Dovre, died last
Sunday at the age of twenty years, 3
mos. and 20 days. The cause Of death
was pneumonia.
Deceased was born March II, 1898.
She is mourned by parents and broth
ers and sisters: Henry, Carl, Lille
and Clara, and many other relatives.
The funeral takes place Thursday at
two o'clock at the residence and fol.
lowing at the Eagle Lake church,
Rev. E. o. Larson will of1ciate.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Still in Hospital

Chester R. Nelson, son of County
Auditor Nelson, is still in a hospital
in France. He has been there since
February treating a broken wrist,
which refuses to heal properly. Ches-
ter is still hoping that he may be as
signed a One-arm mans job in France.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Honorably DISCHARGED.

HonoFabIy OIScnaT0eu.
Christ Olson, son of Magnus Olson
of Dovre, returned last week from the
army, having been given his honorable
discharge. Chris has been stationed
at Camp Logan near Houston, Texas,
but has been in the hospital there for
three months, suffering from rheuma-
tic fever.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson
and Mrs. Erick Elkjer returned Sun
day evening from an auto trip to st.
Paul. where they visited relatives
since Friday. Mrs.. Levin and daugh=
ter Alma and Mildred Hedin Of st.
children of Sioux City, Iowa accom-
panied them back from the cities.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Sale at c. L. Outlet.

The Red Cross Sale at the Green
Lake Outlet was not as we'll attended
as expected owing to the rain. The
donations were fine, and netted the
sum of $4,000. We thank every one
who came and helped us.
The Committee.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Died at State Farm.

Christ Fugelstad, native of Nor
way, age 65, died at the State Farm
last Saturday. He had been a patient
there for the last three months. The
remains have been shipped to Clear
water county where relatives OF the
deceased will arrange for the burial.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

Aug. M. Lindgren, of Washburn,
!, Wis, RENTS for his Willmar Tribune
and incidentally mentions that he is
employed at making powder with
which to shoot the German enemy.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

Albert Rodelius and daughter,
Florence and son Lambert and Law
renee Anderson and daughter, Esther
Of Lake Lillian visited here Monday
while enroute from a few days auto
trip to Glenwood and Hoffman. They
returned by way of Benson.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Rev. Carl e. Obera.

awe ~0ss - ~0Si "
Rev. Carl E. Oberg, a former pas
tor of the Baptist church of this
city for over six years, passed away
at his home in Duluth Tuesday even
ing at 7:15 o'clock Rev. Oberg was
a member of the Board of Education
of the city, and served as president of
that body. His death is heard Of with
deep regret by Willmar people. The
interment takes place at Chicago.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Marriage Licenses.

July 9.-Rev. A. w. Penke Of Rem
vile county to Hanna Fredariecka
Seekusen.
July 9.-David Ray Thompson of
Ramsey county to Thelma Mae Con.
over.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

New London at Brooten.
The New London baseball team is
scheduled to play Brooten at the lat
ter's home ground next Sunday after
noon.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
No Classes Monday.

Red Cross members are notified that
there will be no surgical dressing
classes next Monday afternoon or eve
ming, July 18th.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Red Cross War Fund.

OF the Second Red Cross War Fund,
one-fourth of the proceeds were to be
retained by the local chapter and
branches for use in their work. The
total collections were $23,55O.57.
Twenty-Five percent of this amount
has been divided up as follows.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
SIX TO LEAVE ON
MONDAY AFTERNOON
Dunwoody Institute Will Give Boys
Special Mechanical Training.


O'Clock six men from this county who
have volunteered will leave to join
the colors and take up mechanical
training at Dunwoody Institute at
Minneapolis. They are:
Harlow r. Kerr
Hjalmar Oscar HOaglund
Albert N Tommeraasen
Ole Rangvald Olson
Arnold Gustrud
Melvin Ogren.
On the same train there will be
three boys from Wilkin county, four
from Swift. three from Stevens and
six from Meeker.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
FOURTH OF JULY
AT NORWAY LAKE.

The Willmar Tribune has received
a well written report of the big cele-
bration at Norway Lake, but unfortun-
aely we were unable to get it into
type in time for publication this week.
1t will appear in our next.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

Nils Magnuson had letter from
his son Arthur this week from "some-
where in England" The censor had
cut it into ribbons, but, enough was
left to indicate that the ship he came
over had had victorious adventure.
The deep water bombs or death
bombs, when exploded within GER
tain distance of the submarine crush
in the walls of this craft.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
SUNDAY School Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Swedish
Baptist church of Fahlun will be held
at Albert J. Johnson's place next Fri.
day, July 18th.
A good program consisting of songs,
solos, duets, recitations, and speech
by Rev. D. r.. Lagergren will be given
in the forenoon, and dinner will be
served at noon. Everybody welcome
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Notice Eastern Star Members.

A business meeting will be held
Monday July 18th at p. m. All mem.
bers having socks, please bring.
Mrs. ]. H. Taylor,
w. MatrOn.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
HOME GUARDS WILL
ELECT OFFICERS FRIDAY
A Business Meeting Will be Held
at Drill Next Friday Evening.

Theo. J. Sampson requests the WILL
mar Tribune to give notice of an i'm.
portant meeting of the Home Guard
company, which takes place next
FRIDAY evening at the High Schoo,
grounds. It is very important thai
members be present. A business ses.
sion and the election of officers take
place after the drill. >o
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
IN THE CHURCHES
UNITED LUTHERAN svNon

eA. ouuudy, service In Norwegian
at 1880 q. m.
The Vikor Young Peoples Society
meets at N. J. Sletten'a Friday. july
18th at 8:15 p. m.
The Confirmation class meets IN
Saturday at 10 a. m.
The Vinje Young Peoples Society
meets In the church basement. next
MONDAY at S:15 p. m. Refreshments
Will be served by Rev. and Gonetta
Thorpe, Olive and Marie Botnen.
The East Vinje Ladies Society
meets with Mrs. Niels Tallakson next
Thursday afternoon, July 18th.
LUTHERAN FREE CHURCH.
Rev. Nicolay Nilsen, pastor.
Morning worship 1890.
Evening worship (English) 7:45.
prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Confirmation class Saturday, $3.50
a. m.
st. Johns Church Ladies Aid meets
Friday, 18th, with Mrs. Wangsness.
A business meeting of the church will
be held Friday, July 18th at 1:3O p. m.
SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH.
Thursday this week, prayer meeting
IN the Sunday School rooms at 500
p. m.
Friday at 800 p. m., Young Peoples
program and social meeting.
Sunday, sermon by the pastor at
1O:45 a. m. and 500 p. m.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
A cordial welcome to all.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST.
Subject: Sacrament.
Sunday service at 10:45 a. m.
Wednesday service at 8 p. m.
All are welcome to these services.
Free reading room in church edif1ce,
open every Monday. Wednesday and
Friday from 2 to p. m.
SALVATION ARMY.
Commandant K. Nelson.
Regular meetings at Willmar, Sat
urday and Sunday, 8 p. m.
Lake Andrew, Buffalo Bay, End and
4th Sunday afternoon.
Adjutant Justvig of Minneapolis will
speak and sing at all the meetings.
All are welcome.
BETHEL LUTHERAN.
Jesper Holmquist, pastor.
No services next Sunday on account
af Luther League convention in At
water.
Services Thursday evening at 500
p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.
Rev. T. M. Findley will conduct re-
ligious services Sunday, July 18th as
follows:
Spicer 10:45 a. m.; Hawick Pres
byterian church 8 p. M; New London
$3.50 p. m. Sunday school at Hawick
Immediately following sermon.
SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH.
/ G. N. Tegnell, pastor.
Sunday school $3.50 a. m.
Morning service 1O:45 a. m.
Evening service 500 p. m
Everybody cordially invited to at
GREEN LAKE CHURCH.
Services next Sunday at II o'clock
a. m July 14th.
Young Peoples meeting Sunday ev.
ening.
The Red Cross society will meet
with Andrew Thompson Thursday
afternoon, July II.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Luther C. Benson, pastor
Morning worship 10:30. Sunday
| school 11.4E EnwOrth aarua 7.0f
Evening service 500 p. m.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

Attended Meetings at kerkhoven.
Rev. Paul Hallin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Renius Swenson, daughter Ella and
son George, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Lin.
skoog, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Elkjer
and family, Mrs. ]. w. Galliford and
daughter Cora, Esther Johnson and
Ruth Carlson were among those from
here who attended the meetings at
the Swedish Baptist church at Kerk-
hoven last Sunday.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

Miss Hattie, Stenson returned
Monday from several days visit at
Spicer.
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10
Baptist Y, p, S.

The Young Peoples Society of the
Baptist church will hold their monthly
business meeting Friday evening July
II. The following program will be
given:
Piano Duet 80. Ruby Soldering and
Willmar tribune., 1918-07-10

After the program refreshments will
be served by Mrs. Elsie Ahlstrom
and Mrs. Chas. S. Johnson, Commit
tee
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-06-07
WEST CHESTERFIELD

Chesterfield township was we'll rep
resented at the May Festival exer-
cises held on the Ottokee Fair
grounds Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Ranger, Miss
Irene Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. Gail
Bulkley, and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Marks were among those who at
tended the High school Alumni ban
quet in Wauseon Friday evening.
Mrs. Robert Boyes was in Wau-
seon a part of last week attending
the graduating exercises. Her broth
er, Ralph Shaffer, was member of
the graduating class this year.
Josephine and Chesterfield Taylor
spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs.
Gail Bulkley.
A number from here are attending
the graduating exercises in Morenci
this week.
Howard Kline purchased Max
well car last week. Charles Swartz-
enstruber and family are also riding
around in new Ford.
Mrs. Clifford Taylor, who has beer
i'll, is now able to- be around again
Sunday guests at the Kimes home
were Jake Liechty and family anc
Charles Woodward of Tedrow, A. E
Lester, Fred Overton, wives anC
mother of Seneca, and Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Pinard of Morenci.
Callers last week at the Kline:
home to see Mr.. and Mrs. Kline, wht
are on the sick list, were the Rev
Mr.. Schofeld of Morenci, J. w. Sci
wife and children of Ogden, and Viii
Sell and wife of Sand Creek.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-06-07
NORTHWEST GORHAM

Charles Shipman and family spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Russell, of lone. Russell
and Clare remained for this week.
Callers at the home OF Otto Smith
Sunday afternoon were Mr.. and Mrs.
Snow and Mr.. and Mrs. Walker of
Pioneer.
Mrs. Eta and Mrs. w. j. Clark and
children spent Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Fay Lester.
Pearl Stoner and wife and Gran
dali Lester and family spent Sunday
at Nettle Lake.
Mrs. ]. E. Gillett of Tangent, Ore.
spent several days last week with W
F. Spring and family.
w. F. Spring and family spent Sun
day afternoon with relatives and
friends at Ottokee
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Spring anC
daughters, Ruby and Mabel, and Mrs
Carrie Gillett of Tangent, Ore, Wis.
tied last Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs
Clyde Felger.
John Kinkaid and son Stanley, V
j. Wise, and Leon Morr spent Sun
day at the Maumee river.
Mrs. V. ]. Wise and daughter, Mrs
Leon Morr; Mrs. j. S. Kinkaid anC
daughter Pearl spent Sunday after
noon at West Unity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marks spen
Sunday with Tom Laubaugh anC
family.
Mrs. Lee Lester and Mrs. Johl
Brink spent Sunday with Mr.. ant
Mrs. Asa Caulkins.
Wilbur Conrad and son Walter ant
daughter Grace spent several days o
last week with V. ]. Wise and fam
lily.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-06-07
SWAMP ANGEL

Lightning struck Charles Keith'a
silo recently.
James Donal and family and Scott
Macarthur and wife spent Sunday in
Adrian.
Peter Seller of Archbold was WIS.,
iting his daughter, Mrs. Charles
55ahl, last week.
Alpheus Ebersole spent Tuesday
night with Scott Macarthur and fam
ily.
Mrs. George Hallett passed away
last Friday, after short illness. Flu
neral services were held at the home
Monday; burial in Greenlawn.
Mrs. Warren Welch attended the
wedding of her granddaughter, Ollie
Cole, at Caragher last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mae Wells has had new root
put on her barn recently.
James Disbrow, Alfred Dewey anc
Scott Macarthur were in Wauseor
last Monday.
w. B. Dinius and family spent Sun
day at the river.
Roy Miller and family were All Wis
itors Sunday.
Harold Smith had a very close cal
last week, when his Ford climbed f;
tree. The Ford was a wreck, bu
luckily no one was hurt.
Herrick Macarthur is busy thest
days getting ready to build house
Lloyd Hines and family ride ou
in new Ford.
Georgia Miller of Toledo was th'
guest of Herrick Macarthur and fam
lily last week, and attended services
at Winnameg Decoration day.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-06-07
BARNARD CORNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Demas Leatherman
entertained her sister, Miss Laura
Mohler, and Orie Wilcox Sunday.
Charley Shelf, who is working on
a farm near Swanton, took Sunday
dinner with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Shelf.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schultz took
dinner with his son, Bert, and fam
lily Sunday.
Mrs. Bessie Gingery and son Lau-
renne, dined with her home folks, Mr..
and Mrs. John Sidle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reece Schultz at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth
Young, aged Sc, in Deshler, Sunday.
The deceased was a cousin of Mrs.
Schultz. Cancer of the liver was the
cause of her death.
The annual picnic dinner and re-
union of the John Wagner family
at Walbridge Park on last Sunday
was the assembling of brothers and
sisters and their families from far
and near, representing four genera
tions, and 100 people of the imme-
diate family were present. The alb
sent brother, Simon Wagner. who
suffered a paralytic stroke some time
ago. was stricken with apoplexy and
laid in a semi-unconscious state, but
is reported better at this writing.
William Barnard visited with his
youngest daughter, Mrs. William
Thomas, in North Baltimore, and Dec
grafton day paid tribute to his dead
wife, who is inferred in the McComt
cemetery.
Mrs. Chester Tappen and little sor
of Texas, Ohio, is here for an indefi
mite stay with Mr.. and Mrs. Reec'
Schultz.