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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA
SWEPT BY FIRE
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today was smouldering ruins with
hundreds of bodies of men, women
and children, many of them burned
beyond recognition, strewn about the
country side, as the result OF destruc-
tive forest fires which swept this
territory Saturday and Sunday.
Latest estimates place the death
list at close to 100, although no Of
fetal figures were available at an
early hour. Hundreds of persons are
more or less seriously burned, thou
sands are destitute and homeless
and the property loss will run into
many millions of dollars. At least a
dozen towns and cities were destroy
ed. The worst blazes were at Moose
Lake, Kettle River and Cloquet. In
Moose Lake and immediate vicinity,
1t is estimated more than 900 per-
sons persisted in the flames. Be-
tween 300 and 400 collins have been
ordered sent to this town alone.
Although countless small fires
were burning throughout the district
today, and the more serious blaZes
died down considerably during the
night, revival of the 70-mile an
hour gale of Saturday would bring
further horrors and add greatly 70
the tragedy.
Relief work, under direction Of
Adit. Gen. w. F. Rheinow and Gov
ernor Burnquist is progressing rap
idly.
A dangerous fire is reported to
have developed in the vicinity of
Schultz Lake, summer resort, 20
miles northeast of here. All means of
communication with that district
have been destroyed. Persons famil-
lar with the district said there Is
little chance for loss Of life there,
but property loss may be heavy.
Each hour adds to the toll Of dead
throughout the fire swept districts.
Relief workers under the command
Of Adjutant General W. F. Rheinow
began their work last night, and this
morning bridges are being construct
ed throughout the stricken section to
enable the workers to reach outlying
districts. through which no one has
travelled since the fire. There is ev-
cry indication. General Rheinow said
today, that the loss of life in the
vicinity of Moose Lake, Kettle River
and LAWYER all OF which were total
ly destroyed, will be greater than at
first estimated.
During the night most of the
bodies, which were strewn along the
main roads were brought into Moose
Lake, where the st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis and other relief workers have es-
tablished a camp. Late yesterday
one company Of men reached Law
Ter, a small village northeast OF
Moose Lake. Four buildings marked
all that is left of the town. During
the night the fires, which are still
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Company Claims
1t Is DAMAGED

The reproduction in The Forum
recently of a check disclosing a S.
900 transaction between the Con-
sumers United Stores company and
the Nonpartisan league has damaged
the store company to the extent Of
$4,000 according to a suit the com
pany says it has started against the
Merchants National bank Of Fargo.
The company claims the check be-
came public through the bank.
The check in question revealed
connection between the Consumers
United Stores company and the
Nonpartisan league. Organizers and
officera OF the league have maintain
ed all along that there is no con-
nection between the league and the
store company.
The papers in the action were
served this morning
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
nnAmETe

Miss Emma Amundson, %, ITO
Tenth street north, pneumonia, fol-
lowing Influenza
Walter Anderson, %, 745 Second
street north, pneumonia following in
fluenza.
Horace NJ. Jones, jr., is, 1874 Sec
one avenue south, pneumonia follow
ing influenza.
Mrs. Hannah Nicholson, 90, 312
Third avenue north, tuberculosis.
Miss Mile Lauritson, 10, 421h
n. p. avenue, pneumonia following in
fluenza.
Louis II. Schumacher, 30, 1917 First
avenue south, pneumonia Following
J. H. elsie. 25. Christine. N. D.,
Fargo hospital, pneumonia following
influenza.
died at 30a Eleventh street north,
pneumonia following influenza.
Miss Doris McGoon, aged years,
1917 Third avenue north, pneumonia
following influenza.
Sister Gertrude, st. Johns hospital.
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Father Tredcy
Died Early Toddu

Father James Treacy, pastor of
assumption Catholic church at
Starkweather, N. D., half brother of
Father Egan, pastor of st. Marv's
cathedral, Fargo died at 2 o'clock
this morning at Madison, Wis, of
pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at
81. Mary's cathedral on Thursday
morning.
Father Egan and his sister, Miss
anna Egan, left Sunday afternoon
Tor Madison on the receipt of advices
announcing Father Treacy's illness
nut death occurred before Their ar
rival. Oh
Father Treacy spent several sum-
mers in Fargo prior to his nrdino-
tlon at st. Paul seminary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Hector S Neice
Killed At Duluth

Among the fire victims at Duluth
in the forest fires raging in that VIC
Unity were Mrs. James Walsh and
two little daughters. Mrs. Walsh,
who was before her marriage Miss
Clara Hector, is a neice of Martin
Hector of Fargo, her father being
the late Captain Hector of Duluth.
Mrs. Walsh, with her family were at
their summer home at Pike Lake. u
miles from Duluth, and the party
was driven by the flames to the lake
A heavy gale was blowing and their
boat was upset. There were four
other victims in the party, only
three OF ten escaping with their lives.
Mrs. Walsh was well known in must
cal circles in Duluth. Her little
daughters who were drowned with
her were IL and 10 years of age.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14

ed program of peace, they have
opinions OF their own about clear
ing up Wilson'S principles on special
points of national interest"
If President Wilson thinks the
German reply to his inquiries makes
ii possible, the Italian press thinks
he now will, in accord with the al
lies, establish conditions for an arm
istice which should comprise all in
dispensabIe military guarantees.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
WQlc0tt YOUNG
Man Flu Victim

Aaron Putnam, 81, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa Putnam, pioneer and prom
inent residents OF Walcott, Richland
county. engine tester for the govern
ment, died at an army cantonment of
pneumonia following influenza. The
remains have been shipped to Fargo.
and private funeral services will be
held from the Moore chapel at Q
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Fl.
II. Frost officiating. Interment will
be in Riverside cemetery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Sister Gertrude
Taken By Death

Sister Gertrude Fitzgerald. who
has been at st. Johns hosnita1 IN
Fargo over two years, being in Door
health during that period, died Sat
urday afternoon.
The funeral mass was held this
morning at st. Johns chapel, Father
Ryan saying the mass, and Bishop
O,Reilly pronouncing final absolu-
ton.
Sister Gertrude's home formerly
was in st. Paul, where her father re-
sides. She had no relatives in Far
go.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
TAYLOR GETS ASSIGNMENT.

e. j. Taylor, who expects soon to
receive his commission from Wash
ington, will be assigned to work in
the office Of the surgeon general at
the national capital, under Major a.
c. Monahan of the sanitary corps,
and his duties will consist Of the
placing Of disabled soldiers in limit
ed service.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
EAuLpERs Rites TODAY.

Private funeral services for DON
aid c. Faulders, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. w. Faulders, 22814 Broadway, who
der Saturday morning of pneu-
monia following influenza, were held
from the Moore chapel at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, DR.. r. A. Beard Of
ficiating1 Interment was in Riverside
cemetery. Six fathers of boys in
service, who were friends of Donald
Faulders, who several times at
tempted to enlist, Judge Edward En-
gerud, A. G. Divet, Peter Stewart, A.
A. Love, Hubert Harrington and F.
w. Pearson, were pail bearers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
THREE STATE CASUALTIES.

The names of three North Dakota
men appear today in the list Of those
killed in action, in the casualty lists
issued by the government. They are
Privates Louis Nelson of Fillmore:
Maynard L. Rundell Of Lakota and
Fred SHEPPARD of sHensel. The name
Of Private Melvin Theten of Mad
dock appears in the list of those
severely wounded in action.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14

burning In many places. died down
to some extent, Today there is but
little wind and II is hoped that all
fires will be under control by night
fall.
Dangerous fire pockets arc report
ed north and northeast of Duluth,
which may cause additional damage.
From $50 to 1000 Deaths.
State, officials, believing that the
death list in the Minnesota forest
fire zone will total between $50 and
1000. today arranged for an addi-
tional shipment OF 200 collins TO
Moose Lake, which has become one
of the centers Of relief activities. Ev-
cry state relief organization rs
mobiltztng it's resources to aid the
fire sufferers.
Reports received today indicate
that many cities were collecting sub
scriptions for the destitute.
Official information confirmed re .
ports that Grand Rapids. Mimi. was
safe, and that more than 40 bodies
were brought to Aitkin. The home
guard at Aitkin Is credited with hav-
ing saved the town Of Tamarack
from the conflagration which swept
around the city.
Motor reserve corps and home
guard organizations in southeastern
Minnesota are holding themselves in
readiness for service in the stricken
region.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
GAMBLERS Are JAILED

Two raids were conducted by Far
go police Sunday, II men being ar
rested at the Levin place on Front
street, charged with gambling. Five
men in one party forfeited their bail
while the six men in the other party
all I. w. W., pleaded not guilty and
will be given hearing this after
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
100 Bodies at Moose Lake.


Moose Lake, Mimi, Oct. l4.-More
than 100 bodies Of fire victims arc IN
morgues here and rescue workers
estimated today that nearly 100 more
corpses would be brought here before
tonight.
Many Of the bodies are burned he
yond recognition.
Shortly after daybreak TODAY.
searching parties pierced the charred
and smouldering districts east. west
north and south Of Moose Lake in
search or survivors and bodies. Ev-
cry foot Of ground had to be gone
over. Rescue parties yesterday found
survivors, dying and dead persons
buried in cellars, mud holes and stone
shelters.
Dense fog and smoke severely han
olcapped the searchers. Before noon
however, automobiles began 10 return
to Moose Lake and almost every ma
chine brought back charred victims
a special train brought Governor
J. A. A. Burnquist and Mrs. Burn
quist to Moose Lake this forenoon.
There were more than 200 collins on
this train. Many nurses and doctors
have arrived here. Temporary hos
pitfalls have been established. One in
a school building, which escaped the
flames, was filled. Thirty small
children, most OF them blistered and
burned, were crying for their parents
who had not been located. On other
cots were mothers Of dead or missing
children. One woman called for her
seven children. Nurses hesitated 10
tell her that all of them, baked to
death, were found in a mud hole.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
RASMUSSEN FUNERAL

Private funeral services for Corp.
William A. Rasmussen, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John G. Rasmussen, 1919
Third avenue north, who died at
Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich,
of pneumonia following influenza,
will be held from the Moore chapel
at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Interment will be in st. Mary's ceme-
terry. The body arrived in Fargo
Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
BOYS WRECK AUTOMOBILE.

Two Fargo boys charged with the
theft of an automobile were return
ed to Fargo from Minot, and are fac
ing charges in juvenile court. The
lads stole a car that they wrecked
accidentally near Tower City. They
proceeded, however by rail to Minot,
where they were arrested.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
sEReT. REARpoN DEAD.

Robert Reardon has received a
message of the death from pneu-
monia of his brother, Sergt. James
H. Reardon, who was serving in
France. Sergt. Reardon is known
in Fargo, being formerly mechanic
in the employ Of the Wheelock Auto
agency. His father lives at Charles
City, Ia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
LIEUT.. BUXTON 70 UNIVERSITY

Thomas Buxton, formerly Of Far
Fgo, passed through Fargo Saturday
evening on his way to Grand Forks.
He has been in camp at Fort Sheri-
dan, and Camp Perry, and was COM
missioned second lieutenant. He also
qualified as marksman. Lieut.. Bux-
ton has been assigned to the uni
versity of North Dakota as a mill
tary instructor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
MRS. NICHOLSON DIES,

Mrs. Hannah Nicholson, 90, wife
of Ole Nicholson, 312 Third avenue
north, died at her home at o'clock
Saturday afternoon from tuberculo-
sis. Her husband and child, aged
six months, survive. The remains
were shipped today to Menahga,
Mimi, the former home, for funeral
services and interment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
TRINIBLE is DECORATED.

Jamestown. N. D., Oct. 14.-An-
nouncement comes from Washington
that Sergt. Dana w. Trimble. former
~ OF jamestown, has been awarded
the distinguished service cross for
extraordinary heroism in action near
Scissors in July. The young North
Dakotan secured the consent of his
superior officer to recover wounded
men from an exposed area in front
of the line. He made three trips and
was then severely wounded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Neggs About the TOzCn

board are still engaged in, the task
of classifying members of the new
registrants. The board has vast
amount Of detail work still to handle
in connection with the most recent
registration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
WAGON BROKE DOWN.

The fact that the wagon in which
grain was being hauled brokea down
resulted the arrest of N. Miller and +.
Hyatt on charges Of stealing wheat
from the Gray farm, near Mapleton
The wagon broke down two miles
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
NO BREATHING SPELL
TO Be GIVEN HUN
lutte guarantees, both military and
naval, are forthcoming.
(Continued from paee IL
Confar Wifh RritiaE,.

Washington, Oct. 14--It developed
that Counsellor Polk of the state de-
partment was at the British embassy
today in consultation with Colville
Barclay. counsellor and charge in the
absence Of Lord Reading and other
officials of the embassy.
Counsellor Folks visit was con-
sidered to be Significantly connect
Ell with teh word from London that
the British government is inclined to
oppose the granting of an armistice
until completed guarantees of both
military and naval nature from
Germany. This development, re-
ported in Associated Press dispatch
es from London, probably has some
relation to the announcement Satur-
day that Great Britain, France and
Italy were agreeing upon common
line of action.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14

west of Fargo: the grain was trans
ferred to another wagon and sold in
Fargo. and the men were arrested
when they returned to repair the
broken wagon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Briefly Told
Hubbell's Coffee.-Advt.
Shon at Ricker's.-AdYt.

AAuUNU1I NUIIGC'--kAUVLs
Shop at Ricker's.-Advt
Herbst's for hosiery.-Advt.
Call Liberty Taxi Line-5S1.-Advt
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print it-Adv.
Hendrtckson's shoes for style. -
Advt.
Gail the yellow Taxi Phone Sill
Advt.
Nick Konen Taxi. Phone 49,. -
Advt.
DR.. Basye. ospeopath. Phone sss7.-
Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
RnoTH Is RECOVERING.

Archie Booth. formerly with The
Forum, who has been at Fort Leaven-
worth for some time, is just recover
ing from severe seige Of influenza.
He has recently been promoted TO
sergeant
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14

There will be no meeting of the Fargo
Yeomen Tuesday evening. Members
are requested instead, to make their
payments at Room 36, Huntington
block, =--.r
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
RfrtIaa.
uospITAI EoRcE IlL.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Jones, 1446 Sixth
avenue south, daughter born, Oct 10.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
senator pemands Surrender.

Washington, Oct. Discussion
Of Germany's peace reply in the sem
ate was opened today by Senator
New Of Indiana, Republican, who de-
clared nothing short OF uncondition-
al surrender of the German army
will meet the demands of the Amer
lean people.
Senator Thomas Of Colorado, DEM
ocrat, introduced a resolution stipu-
lating that no peace be entered into
with Germany without a specific
recognition OF the rights of self gov
eminent for the Slayonic and Polish
peoples.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14

The four members of the Fargo
city detention hospital staff are all
i'll of influenza, it was announced to-
day. None of the cases are serious.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
DEWEY FosRERe ILL.

Dewey Fosberg Of Fargo has been
quite i'll several days, and is about
the same today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Turkiah No. Arrives.

turkish Note ArrIVes,
Washington, Oct. 14.-Turkey s
long delayed note asking, like Ger
many and Austria, that President
Wilson take in hand the restoration
Of peace, was received today at the
state department.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
LODGE NOTICES.

Bank CIearingB.
Today ss4S,619.69; year ago, $744,-
243.SO.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14

WORK OF CLASSIFICATION.
Members of the Cass county draft
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
An Italian View.

Washington, Oct, 1b.--An official
dispatch from Rome today says that
while the Italian public knows the
allied governments adhere In prin-
ciple TO President Wilson's express
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-14
Navigation Imneded,

Duluth, MINI, Oct. l4.-Laka
shipping out of the American head
Of the lakes is impeded or entirely
stopped this forenoon by pillows OF
smoke from smoulderlng forests TO
the north, northeast, west and south
west of Duluth, added to dense fog
that obscures large objects a few
yards apart. Government sirens
ashore are directing the course of
vessels caught in the fog and smoke
trying to make harbor.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
SHORT COURSES al AMEs

Because of the many requests that
are coming in daily from men re-
leased from army training schools and
army service for short, intensive train
ing, Iowa State college has announced
a number of short courses to begin
the first of January to meet these
needs.
Many Of the men want continual
tion of. the emergency war course for
mechanics, operators, wood workers,
motor repair and other lines. Since
the war department will not continue
these, the college announces winter
courses that can be begun now.
The two, year course in agriculture,
to which a young man with only the
Eighth grade preparation is eligible,
has new classes beginning January I'd
and closing March 21st.
A course for herdsmen begins and
closes on the same dates.
A course for young men interested
in creamery manufacturing is open
on the same date.
A series of two weeks courses for
tractor operators begins December
Both and each alternate Monday fol-
lowing until March 18th.
A special nine weeks course for
craftsmen with an additional nine
weeks following opens January I'd.
A one year course in Bookkeeping
opens January I'd.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
GOOD FOOD REGULATIONS

Hotel and restaurant conservation
regulations that were issued by the
state food administration are good
guides for the housewife also, say the
home econopics extension workers at
Iowa State college. Some of these
are as follows:
Not more than 2 ounces of wheat
bread or A ounces Of other breads at
one meal to each person.
!. No bread or toast as garniture un.
der meat.
No bread be brought to- the table
until after the first course.
Not more than one meat course al
any one meal to any patron. This
does not include hash, goulash, meat
pies and such containing two or more
kinds of meat. 8
No bacon as garniture.
Not more than one-half ounce OF
butter
Not more than one-half ounce OF
.cheddar cheese.
No cream containing more than 20
per cent of butterfat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
!. DUNLAP ITEMS !
!. 1
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There were no services at the Con-
lgregational church Sunday morning
owing to the funeral Of Miss Lucy iJen-
nings. This was done in order to give
the undertaken time to hold another
funeral in the afternoon. Miss Jen-
Inings was an old time resident of the
| town but for the past number OF years
has been living at sStreeter H., from
which place the remains were ship
ped. The services were held from the
home OF her niece Mrs. VIM. Jones.
She has two nephewss in this locality,
B. C. and Melvin Jennings, of Omaha.
John Peed, who was mustered out
/ of service in California camp last
week arrived here Saturday. A rather
sad fact connected with his home
coming was that he arrived only a
couple of days after the burial Of his
mother. his father having >died sever
al years ago.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Davis and daughter,
of Charter Oak, have been spending
a few days in town.
Mrs. Lucy Beckwith arrived from
Fremont Friday, called by the death
OF her s0n-in-law.
Mrs. Frank Palmer went to- Council
Bluffs Friday to spend some time at
the home of Mrs. H. A. Cobb caring
for her children, as it was necessary
for Mrs. Cobb to go to the hospital
with a bad case of the flu AT last re.
ports she was getting along nicely.
| The Missionary society of the Con-
gregational church held their annual
election of officers at the home Of
Mrs. Mary e. Burling Friday after
noon, at which time the entire staff Of
old officers were reelected for the
ensuing year.
The death Of VIM. Major occurred
Thursday night at the family home
on Main street after a long illness.
Mr.. Major has been a great sufferer
and has been belfast for a number
of months and death was a release
from his pain. He leaves a large fam
lily OF married children and grand
ichildren who will miss him greatly.
/ Funeral services were held from Man
lteno on Sunday afternoon and inter
mentl made in the Manteno cemetery.
Mr.. Major was one of the pioneers
here and lived on farm in the vicin-
| ity of MantenO for number of years.
| Mrs. Ed Brock, better known as
Hazel Carlson, was taken to an Oma-
ha hospital on Thursday night in a
very precarious condition. She was
accompanied by her mother Mrs.
Frank Carlson and Mrs. ,ounPds. Lat