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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

IN the Gays Oh peuCS. AS d
sage observer recently re-
marked:
"The 42-centimeters have
knocked all the dignity out Of
diplomacy.
But in the earlier years Of.
the war the embassy was
crowded with important and
forceful and delicate missions.
1t was work well done, work
that reflected the greatest
credit on Ambassador Page
and his official associates.
Since the entry Of our own
nation into the great conflict
the demands upon the emhas-
sy have largely ceased, and
now failing health impels Ann
bassador Page to resign.
He has served as head OF
this important diplomatic post
for five years, succeeding
Whitelaw Reid In 1918. He is
a North Carolina man, born in
Cary 63 years ago. He gained
Il IL. yr,l.ss 49,, {,z 4l,m -
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
DOCUMENT NO. 2.
(No. 6451, Secretly

(No. 6451 Secretly
&C. G. S.. Nachrichten Bureau, Section RI
February IL.
To the Chairman Of the Council of Peoples Com
nissars .'E
The. Secret Service department has the honor
rested Captain Konshn two German documents
with notations and stamps of the Petersburg
secret police (Okrana) which show themselves
to be the original orders Of the Imperial Bank
No 1888 March g 1917, concerning the opening
of accounts for Messrs. Lenn Sumenson, Kos
lovsky, Trotzky and other active workers on the
peace propaganda, by order No. 1854 Of the I'm
perial Bank.
= These discoveries show that at the proper time
steps were not taken to destroy the above-m men
toned documents
For the head Of the department. -
r. Bauer,
Adjutant Bukholn.
Note-Cbserve the thoughtfulness with which
Bauer a careful man, set down exactly what was
in the document thereby permitting the con-
tents to rise again from the ashes to which per-
haps he committed the damaging paper. He ad-
mits that the documents found were truthful
originals. The world will thank him and Ger
many will not.
have the original letter It bears marginal
Endorsements Referred to the Commission for
Fighting Counterrevoution. Demanded docu-
ments M. Shripnik,' and an illegible comment
by N Gorbunov, Lenin's other government Sec
retary. The letter is directed to Lenin. Did
Skripnik get the documents? I do not know.
The letter Is remarkable otherwise, for the
arrested Captain Konshn mentioned is a Ger
where agent in the German sdouble-cross-
ing intrigue in the Ukraine What behind
the mystery of his arrest? What was his fate?
(To be contnued)
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
EARLY LIST.
Killed tm Action

EARLY LIST.
Killed i'm Action
Pvt A. NJ. Ronnie, starbuck, MINI.
Died From Wounds.
Corp. .Robt. Hampton, Manitowoc, Wis
Corp. Harry Johnson, Barksdale, Wis
Pvt. Lake e. Davidson, Soaring, Ia.
Pvt. Frank ]. Dyork, Philbrook, Mimi
Wounded Severely.
Pvt. D. L. Frederndall. Monona, Ia.
Pvt. Leslie j. Miller, Grafton N. D.
Pvt. John A. Nelson Marmons n. ID.
Pvt, Willie B. Orr, Dixon, s. D.
Pvt. William H Pierce New Rock
Pvt, r. y. Powers, Rockwell City, Ia
Pvt. Floyd G. Pruett, Vinton. Ia ,,,:.r
Pvt. Albert Schrier, Minneapolis, Mimi
Pvt Harvey Vanderhoof, Enid, Mont
wounded in Action, Degree UAdeter-
mined.
Pvt. John q. johnson, Edinbqrg. n; D
Pvt E. D. Norance, Fond du Lac, WIS
Missing In Action.
Corp. Clyde H. KnudBOn, HillsbOFo'
Corp. William c. McGarvey, Brins-
PVT masS' aenTy =, RIeven, HilIsBorO, ND.
Pvt. A. J. Lockman, Breckenridge
Pvt. E''i Francis e. Mcdonald, Grand
Pvt N. NJ. Martin, Randolph, Wis.
Pvt John Popov, st, Paul. Mimi.
Pvt Carl J. Eckberg, Huron, s, p.
Pvt. J. B. Ellingsberg, Nadia, MINI.
LATE LIST.
49,. Killed in Action
Pvt John w. Clerkin, Madison, Wis.
Pvt, Freddie j. Finn COgsweIl, N. ID.
pvt, Lee II. Ford Lone Tree, NJ y:
Pvt. John Schwartz, -Marinette, Wis. y
Pvt. Gilbert Vetting, Egg Harbor WIS
Pvt Antoine Zuchowski, Saxon, WIS.
Died OF Wounds.
Pvt. Leo r. Atwater, LaNeview, Ia.
Pvt. Obert j. Mjelde, Amherst, WIS.
Pvt. Alfred Johnson. Eleva, Wis.
Died of Disease.
Pvt. L. B. Nichols, Minneapolis MINI
Wounded Severely.
Sgt Henry B. Wdgen, Mankato. MINI.
Mus'n. Harry johnson. Lacrosse, Wis
pvt. Andrew J. CARPENTER Dickeyt
pvt Anton IIurth, Dorchester, Wis.
Pvt. Haron Newbury, MARCEL, MINI.
Pvt. Joseph Paxton, Milwaukee. WIS
Pvt. v. T.. Danielson, Waupaca, Wis.
Pvt. VIM. j. Frontila, Lead City, 8. D.
Pvt. w. 3. Grave, Minneapolis, MINI.
Missing in Action.
Pvt. Torval Nelson, Albert Lea, Mimi
Pvt. Wilbert r.. Fee, Cutbank, Mont
PVT. Nicholas Hermes, WahpetOn, N. ID
Pvt, Lester Leitl, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Pvt. e. La Peterson olivia, MINI.
Pvt, Chester r. Trono, Nina, ST
Pvt, Charley Vetter, Nashua, la,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

percentage Of 1915 wrong votes. Our
representatives and senator's opposed war
measures, eight-tenths Of the time, in other
words.
Even if they represented" North Da-
kota when they cast those votes, they GER
tainly would not represent" the opinion
of the state now, in advocating anything
but a war to victory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
COMRADE LEsUEUR ON JOB,

From The Foster County Independent.
New Rockford editors agree (the world
has worked miracles) that the man who
won't work in the fields at the going wage
should be taken out in the fields at the point
of gun and forced to work, his wages being
donated to the Red Cross. The labor situation
at Darlington this fall has been demoralized
by the presence of a few wobblies-natural
breeders of discomfort Yet Governor Fra
Zier says these agitators are within their
rights. Are they?
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

dolph- Macon college in Virginia. and in Johns
Hopkins He turned his attention to literary
work, and in 1890 was editor of The Forum, He
edited The Atlantic Monthly for four years and
The Worlds Work for Is years. In 1899 he en-
tered the publishing house OF Doubleday Page g.
Go. and was az active member Of the firm when
President Wils3n rendered him his present post.
Commemorative" published in 1902. His home
is In Garden City u, u
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
MARINE CoRPs.

Marine corps casuaIties-summary
of casualties to dates
Oficers--Deatfls, SO; wounded, 81;
missing, one. Sub total, 104.
Enlisted men-Deaths, 951i wound
ed, 1898; in hands of-eneny, IL; miss
ing, 1852. Sub total, 3,041.
Grand total, S,161.
KILLED Accidentally
Sgt. James Mattsoi1, Winthrop, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
Who's Who In The Days News

The resignation of Walter Hines Page, Ameri-
can ambassador to Great Britain, reyves public
the activities and exigencies Of war have lost
for the time the direct attention that was theirs
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
u. S. CASUALTY
0 LISTS o

Washington, D. c., Sept. 90
commanding general of the
american expeditionary forces
and issued today contained 393
names, divided as follows:
Killed in action ...,....... 69
Died of wounds ............. 25
Died of disease ............. 13
Wounded severely 49,. 166
Wounded, degree undeter-
mined ................ 3
Missing in action ........... 106
Died of accident and other
causes .s........E,. ~
Died from aeroplane accident 1
Total ...............s 393
Casualties from North Dakota,
South Dakota, Montana, Minneso-
Ia, Iowa and Wisconsin follow:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

Grand Master II. G. Wick instituted
a new Masonic lodge at Hazen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

Mrs. Walter Kruckeberg was almost
instantly killed in an automobile acci-
dent near Fairview
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
In North Dakota

Edward Thomson, of Grand Forks
is under arrest at st. Paul while his
draft status is being proved
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
Italian Expert Comments
On Air Raid Over Vienna
BY Giuseppe Revione.

(Head of the Italian Aeronautical Mission in
America and Deputy in Parliament
from Turin.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20
The Powerful Kaina Decided Worry Clippers
the Ed the Iron Flower Stand

ft-oavris,,. &C ~ 80 wseeler s,.rAfeata Ine.l
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

Mrs. Eugene Fletcher, Valley City
resident, died at her home suddenly.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

George Berenson, IS, was killed
when run down by a grain tank near
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-09-20

For Quick Results Use Forum
Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
Health Authorities
Sound a Warning
Influenza a Tricky Foe

Surgeon General Blue the other day
sounded a warning that the Flu" cpl
demlc had not passed. Reports from
various sections show the return OF In
fluenza with much virulence; in GER
tain places equaling II not exceeding in
intensity the first outbreak.
BY reason Of the indelible impress
sion made by the Flu" this warning
should suffice for every one to guard
his. or her health more cautiously than
ever before.
You can best do this and almost sure
ly escape the usual winter ills, II moth
ing worse, by taking Chasco-Vin, the
tasteless cold liver and iron tonic after
each meal and at bedtime. 70 will in
crease the strength and vitality won
derfully, sometimes as much as 100 per
cent In two weeks
Begin now and avoid regrets.
ChascO-Nin can be obtained in VIII
mington at the Miller Drug Store, 40i-
iO6 Market Street. the local agents.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
HIGHFIELD STAFF
Dimes, DANCES

Former City Treasurer William J.
Highneld, head Of the fIighleld Insur-
ance and Realty Agency, was the host
last evening at a turkey dinner, served
in the gallery at the Hotel Nobis. II
was followed by a dance in the bali
room on the second floor. His guests
were largely members Of the stan OF
his agency. and Of the Central National
Bank, TO whom he had promised a
Christmas dinner this Yuletide. A few
personal friends were invited in addl-
ti0n 20 The staffs Of those Institutions.
The tables were arranged in the
form Of horseshoe The floral favors
and decorations were sweet peas, car
nations and asparagus ferns. George
Carter was POSTMASTER
Among those present were: Mrs.
Samuel NJ Parrish, Of Newark, n j.;
Miss J. V. Bolton, Miss Helen y. Reed,
Miss Helen C Dickey. Mrs. e, Willis,
Miss C.. II Dunbar, Charles T. Medlll.
Kenneth NJ Peacock, w. J. Hlghfeld, w.
Herbert Potts. X. Crompton, Horace
II. KNOTS, Thomas 5 Allston, J. II. Holt,
Jr., and Warren w. Grier.
Brief after-dlnner addresses were
made by Messrs. Highiield, Medlll, Pea
cock, Potts, C ompton, Knots. Holt and
Grier. Mrs Parish spoke on suffrage
and It's relation TO domestic science.
Mrs. Willis. and Miss Reed also spoke.
It w6s an enjoyable evening through
out, and closed with dancing, PeacOck's
orchestra supplying the music.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
BElCOM COLLEGE
CLUB PLANS WORK
Increased Membership and
Greater Social Activities.
the Program a
FIRST AFFAIR
is BOX SOCIAL

With the election OF new officers and
inspl. ed by The opening Of New Yeaf,
the Beacon College Club, founded in
April Of 1917, and composed entirely OF
teachers, graduates and undel graduates
Of the Beacon Business College. Tenth
and King streets. and the Salisbury
Business School of Salisbury, Maryland
IS planning to take on new activity.
A Ia ge number Of the charter mem
bers of the club who enlisted, or were
drafted. In the service OF the country
during BE national emergency just
past. will return and resume their du
ties as citizens Of the community, an1
no doubt viii aid in considerably
Strengthening the club with their pres
cnce and cooperation. A g eat many OF
the graduates Of the past school year
Will also enter the fellowship Of the
club, and, in short, the officers state
that plans already made insure a larger
and stronger body Of organized isocom-
ties. whose duties shah be to cultivate
a higher order Of friendship; % plan
for and encourage practical work along
general educational lines; 10 provide IA
cilities for literary training; 10 stimu-
late and assist athletic sports; 10 est9b-
iish and maintain a permanen. Bureau
Of Employment; and to study, With a
view 10 protecting and assisting the eu-
ture welfare Of an its members.
The executive stan. newly elected, to-
gether with the members Of all COM
mittees. announce that they intend 10
take up the promotion Of the club with
renewed effort and interest, and with
the expectation and firm determination
TO make It a stronger power than here
lofore for beneiiting its members snd
creating an undying spirit Of fellow
ship among them.
Business and social meetings. for the
purpose OF bringing all members to-
gcther al frequent intervals. VIII be
held on the evening Of the second
Thursday in each month, at the meet
Ing rooms OF the club IN the Odd Fell
lows Building. Tenth and King streets.
At these meetings various social actly-
tiles wiz be made the main feature. II
is understood from reliable sources that
the FIRST affair OF this nature will he a
box social TO be held IN the near future.
While the greater numbs~ OF socpl
events will be for the benefit Of le
members OF The club only. "open no se'
viii be conducted at pertain times,dur-
ing the year, when members viii be
privileged to/fnvite their friends, and
the public(fn general VIII be given an
opportunity 10 partake Of the enter
talnmeEi afforded.
AnQthe~ feature Of the club. the an
ne'ncement OF which is gladly received
by al concerned, is the annual banquet.
held at the Hotel DUPONT in the spring
OF each year. Plans for the 1919 az
fair are being prepared and Il is re-
ported by the committee in charge that
the coming BANQUET VIII greatly excell
that held last Spring.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
MAY Use new
AUTO tags TODAY
Police Comm ssion A p
proves Order Issued by
Chief Black
TWO PATROLMEN
NAMED BY BOARD

The Police Commission in session
yesterday afternoon approved an order
issued by Chief Of Police Black allow
ing automobile owners 10 afllx their
1919 auto license tags TO their cars to-
day IL was explained that under the
State automobile laws, the 1919 license
tags are not to be displayed until to-
morrow, New Years Day, but by grant
ing the owners the right to attach the
new tags today I'm lieu Of The 1918 tags,
much confusion will be avoided.
Many machine owners who work at
night are unable TO attach the new tags
before the law becomes effective, and il
arrested after midnight tonight with
the 1913 tags on their cars they would
be liable to a fine in the City Court.
The commissioners at the session yes
terday appointed Ellis b. johnson and
Joseph Trainer, patrOlmen for the pro-
bationary period Of six months, they
having passed the examinations.
The report Of Chief Of Police Black
showed that during the past week there
were 400 arrests Of which number 6i
were charged with drunkenness and 10
for carrying concealed deadly weapons.
The fines collected in City Court to-
tailed s629l33 and thirty-one prsons wre
committed TO the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31

The best furnished flats are listed
and rented through the Want Ads
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
ALLIES MAY CONTROL
HUN POTASH TRUST

N. Z. A. Special to The Evening Journal,
AMSTERDAM, Dec 3i.-The Potash
Trust, one Of Germanys most powerful
and autocratic combines, Will be placed
entirely In the control Of allied hands II
plans Of business interests mature. The
properties Of this trust ran into hun
dreds Of millions, and trade in the
worlds potash was controlled by the
prussian State An attempt in 1909, by
an American firm, to acquire some pot
ash mines, resulted in the enactment Of
the law making foreign ownership Of
German potash deposits Illegal.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

Miss Julia Boulden, OF this city. has
returned from four months trip in
the West.
Harry Phillips OF Salisbury, Md, Is
visiting his brother, 0len +. Phillips,
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pennington will
hold their usual New Years eve party
at their home, No. 1901 Franklin street
tonight. These affairs are always looked
forward to with much pleasure. and IL
is thought that the party tonight will
far exceed any former one.
Mrs. 6. NJ Parrish, OF Newark. N. j.,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs J. E. VIII
lis In this city.
Or. and Mrs. Daniel II. Nissley, who
have been spending the holidays with
Mrs. Nissley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Monaghan, OF No 70s Harri-
son street. have returned TO their home
in Lancaster, Pa.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
SWISS THRIFT

n. r. A. Special to The Evening Journal
BERNE, Dec. 3i-The story is going
the rounds that one Of the Swiss jour
nalists in the party that toured America
last fall was so agitated about clothes
when he got his invitation that he
sought the advice Of an American here
The American gave him the address
Of a New York store where he could buy
ready-made clothes. He added:
"And when you get to America IT
would be a good idea to give your suit
TO the bellhop at night and have him
press IT, They'll press clothes and
bring em back before you are up in
the morning"
"Whatw exclaimed the Journalist,
"have my trousers pressed every nightP
Why. man. that would ruin themW
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
YOUNG PEOPLE DANCE.

The dansant which was given yes
ierday afternoon in The New Century
Club parlors by the auxiliary Of the
Homeopathic Hospital proved most sue
cessful Nearly al members Of the
younger set that are home from school
for the holidays attended
Jacobs orchestra furnished music
and added greatly 20 the success OF the
dance. Mrs. 5. c. Frederick was in
charge Of the arrangements. II is eX-
pected that another dance similar to
this viii be held during the holidays
at Easter.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
AT THE McALpTN.

Registered at the Hotel McAlpin, New
York, from Wilmington, during the
past week have been:
MIR and Mrs. H. l. Gardner, Mr.. and
Mrs. V. Barnes, Samuel B. Bird, George
G. Lahr, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Stafford,
John e Walker, Mrs. J. e. Walker, c.
10. Kud, G. A. Scanlon. w. l.. Main, G.
A. Higgins, Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Griffith,
IN. II. Woodbridge, r. B Mckinney, A.
p. Van Gelder. Il. l.. Bergland, Samuel
Sigmund, r. II. Brennan, Jr., w. r.
Fletcher. w. A. Layneld, r. A, Kester,
John e. Walker, William c.. Mahaffy,
.G. C. OBrien, S. O. Grlnlth, n. N. Nc
Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred S. Jackson,
w. X. Tucker, William Z. Piper.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
AUsrIN-DUp0Nr NUpTIALs.

Miss Jean l. Austin, daughter Of Mr.,
and Mrs. William l.. Austin. OF Rose
mont Pa, and William dupont Jr..
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. William dupont, OF
bellevue Hall" Bellevue. Del, and
Montpelier" Montpelier Station, Va,
viii be married tomorrow at the home
Of the brides parents, Lister Hall,
hosemont
Miss Austin entertained the feminine
members Of the bridal party at a lunch
con yesterday at the home 81 her pa
rents.
Both Miss Austin and Mr.. dupont are
fond Of out-of-door activities, horse
shows and hunting parties being their
hobbies This romance is the culmln-
alton Of a two-year friendship which
developed from these frequent out-of-
door affairs.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
REGIAIENTAL BADGE is
GIFT TO DANISH KING

N. r. A Special to The Evening Journal
COPENHAGEN, Dec 3t.-When King
Christian Of Denmark, visited the
British repatriated prisoners Of war at
Sandholm camp, he inquired whether
any were members of the Bluffs regi-
ments, Of which he was honorary col
onel. Several were presented to the
king. One a Lieutenant, removing the
regimental badge from his cap, asked
the king TO accept it as a token Of graft
tude for what he had done for prisoners
Of war Of his regiment.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
Is soLDIER's BRIDE.

Miss Ethel N Alexander OF No. i02i
Lancaster avenue, and Clarence C..
Hainesworlh, OF Camp Dix. N. j., were
married in Elkton. Md. on November i6,
by the Rev O.. p. Jones.
Mr.. Hainesworth expects TO be mus
tered out OF the service soon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hainesworth will reside In this
city.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
DANCE AT SETTLEMENT.

A dance will be held tomorrow night
at the Peoples Settlement The Christ
mas dance Of last week was very pop
lar with many young people, the mu-
sic being specially good. 1t is expected
the dance will be even more popular
than the dance Of last week.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
HAPPY WORKERS TO
PRESENT CANTATA

The little folks Of West Presbyterian
Church, known as the Happy Work
ers, under the leadership OF Miss Grace
Baird, have been very busy for the
past five weeks preparing for a cantata
which will be given next Friday eve
ming in the New Century Club. There
are so children In the cast ranging In
age from three 10 Al years.
The parts are well taken, every child
having entered into The work with de-
light. The songs are bright and catchy.
Beauty, humor and pathos are in con-
slant evidence, and every minute is
tlled with interest.
The cast follows:
"a MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY"
Elsie (hostess) ....... Mabel A. Fuller
Anna (her chum) )....... Helen Mears
Rease ther chum) Margaret d. Bruce
Invited Guests.
Alice In Wonderland. q. Myrtle Simpler
Little Miss Alufllt. ..... Grace B. Gabke
Little Boy Blue........ Roland C.. Gray
Cinderella. olivia l.. Dennis
Red Riding Hood. Gladys McRae
Little Lord Fauntleroy. Henry Taylor
Llttle BO-Peep. dorothy Downing
Little Jack Horner. Robert c. Bruce, Jr.
Babes In the Woods. ds..........
+. Irene Smiley and Jane Cloud
The Uninvited Guests.
Hope. pe.................... Pearl Wilson
Peace................ .Shella Jackson
JOY oy.................... Virginia CrOes
Christmas Spirit. ...... Martha G. Hill
Santa Claus. Nelson Fritz
Then there are the Evergreen
Fairies "The Dusters.' the little key
hole Tots" etc. etc. Come and see for
yourself You will enjoy il and will 90
away feeling glad that you were at the
Party" Tickets can be secured for
2J cents from Mrs. l.. V. Chrlsty. No.
1909 West Eighth street: Mrs. F. J.
Staufrer, No. 1923 West Sixth street;
Miss Grace Baird, No 1923 West Sixth
street, or at the door Of the Century
Club on Friday night. No reserved
seats.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
TONNES COME HOME;
FIND WIVES WORKING

n. =. A Special to The Evening Journal.
LONDON, Dec 81 -Tommies coming
home complain their wives are still at
work for the government, and want
them released Plans for demobiliza-
tlon Of these women workers are under
way.
The Press., 1918-04-11

Ir was LneTe rn0T N1ason confronted vast surprise, and pleasurabIe one. What resembled teeter. comprising q long board set across post imbedded in the ground, and swiveled at the cen ter, had large wicker basket at each end. Tn one, smiling her gratitude and friendly regard for Mason, was Watina. Half dozen men were bring ing in armful after armful Of skins. Gold the old chief had not. but his habitation, it seemed, was n storehouse nlled with the results of hunting and trapping during the past season.
 Some of the skins were almost price less. Little as Mason knew of their marketable value, he readily surrnised that. Until the teeter evenly bal anced. the skins were piled against the weight Of Watina-over a hundred pounds.
 And then the chief added half n dozen seal skins, secured in some trade with Indians farther north. The old man Indicated that the rich cndow. ment was token Of the kindly grate. fulnoss Of those whom Mason had made happy.
 When Abel Mason waved adieu to the little Indian settlement, tho royal gift secured to the sledgc behind him, he headed southwards. made hoperuI by the knowledge thnt he would not reach tho loved ones at home empty hnndcd
The Press., 1918-04-11

Louis A.: Baker aged 49 years died at his home in this village early Mon. day morning April l. He was the youngest son of @Davis A Baker a former prominent citizen of Ashford The deceased was familiar figure here in the store of his brother Osca D. Baker, where lIe was most generally to be found Of a genial nature, he had a large circle of friends. The funeral was held in the church on Wednesday at o'clock Rev. B O Bugbee officiating. There was very large attendance and the floral offer. ings were beautiful. Those acting as bearers were Fred Wright, M s Law ton, Arthur James and B. IT. Gardiner Interment was in the little village yard,