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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
DISTRESSING AUTO ACCI-
DENT OCCURS AT ST. PAUL
Walter Hanscom and Chas. HILL
-strom in Hospital Recovering
From Injuries Received.

A distressing auto accident at St. Paul
Saturday caused grieveous injuries to two
young men connected at Willmar, Walt
er- L. Hanscom and Chas. L. Hillstrom,
both Of whom. however, are now report
ed as doing we'll under the Circumstance
es and are believed to be on the road
CON-. Wtnnefred, six years old, was
shaken up, but was able to return to
herGhon1e from the hospital after twelve
hours.
The accident occurred at corner Of
Stbley ana Lexington at five o'clock.
Mr. Hillstrom was coming north on
Lexington In his car A truck was go
Hnlstrom had the right Of way and
speeded uA- to pass first. The truck
driver unexpectedly cut the corner and
the truck struck Hillstrom's car back
turned and landed against a water
hydrant.s Mr.. Hillstrom received num-
erous scalp wounds and remained un-
eleven o'clock Saturday night. Mr..
Hanscorn was pinned to the pavement,
and all the ribs on one side were loosen
ed and breast bone injured. The little
Of the accident but with good presence
her down into the body Of the car,
which is, all that saved her from seri-
Walter Hanscom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs, ]. L. Hanscom of this city.
He is manager of the Wonder Novel
ty Co., Of St. Paul of which Mr.. Hill
strom is president. Hillstrom's parents
live at Grove City He is travelling
salesman for Funk-Bohnen Candy co.
of st. Paul. The two men are brothers.
tn-law, having married sisters, formerly
the Misses Ella and Rachel Ellingson
of this city.
Sunday morning to see his brother.
He was Joined at Grove City by Ernest
Hil1strom. Earl Hanscom went down
Monday. Henry brought back encor
aging reports to the folks yesterday.
Band Concert Grand Success.
The Concert given under the auspices
Of the Wilmar Band at the Opera House
last Sunday afternoon was grand sue
cess in every respect. The Opera House
was we'll filled with an enthusiastic audi
e1lce. The band ts composed of twenty
five pieces led by Prof. S. G. Harstad.
The Gibson mandolin orchestra of ten
pieces gave several well chosen selec-
tions that were also very much enjoy
ed as was shown by the prolonged ap-
plaus. The dialect songs with banjo
were unusual and highly entertaining:
solos by Richard Blackjack and Ralph
Forsberg and the trombone solo by Prof.
Harstad. The proceeds of the after
Moons entertainment amounted to SITS.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26

Served Six Months In England.
Private Gay Ronning of Spicer re
turned home last Friday from Camp
Dodge. He spent six months in England,
arriving at Hoboken, N. j. March 8th.
341st Infantry and left with the con-
tingent from here on June "a for Camp
Grant ILL.,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
16embsr Of Aero Squadron Rsturns.

Corpl. George Halverson returned
Tuesday evening to his home here in
Willmar after being in service for over
a year, most OF that time having been
spent overseas with the 173rd Aero
Squadron. While in America he was
stationed at Flying Field in Texas
and later transferred to Hempstead
r. I. and sailed for France last July.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Convoyiug Soldier Patients.

Marcus Mikkelson of Sunburg came
home today to spend a ten day furlough
with his folks in Colfax. He is a men,
ber of the Medical Corps and expects
the hospital corps that conveys wounded
and sick patients across the Atlantic.
He has been in the u. s. Army for one
year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26

Rirst Rehearsal Of Choir.
The first rehearsal Of the Evangelic
Choir will be held at the Tabernacle
on Friday evening Of this week at 1880.
who take part in the same need not
bring their instruments.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Archie Paulsou Returns,

Archie Paulson of Lake Elizabeth re-
turned today from visit with his
brothers at Weber. s. Oak. and Oakes.
N. Oak. He was recently mustered out
after seventeen months Of service, seven
of which we're spent in France. Private
Paulson was gassed on August 17th In
the battle Of Chateau Thierry and spent
one month in a hospital. - .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Marriage Licenses,

March 22.-Clarence A. Danielson to
Emma G. Dickson.
March 22.-James Torkolson to Car-
rie McLane.
March 24.-Herbert Mcdonald to TIL
lie Halvorson.
~ March 25.-Axel Linden to Rose
Gauer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
CANDANCE CLOUGH.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Clough at s12,
5th Street are mourning the loss of
their baby girl, Candance Diana, four
teen months old. who passed away last
Tuesday morning at four O'Clock. The
noon at three o'clock at the home, Rev.
Luther Benson officiating. The bereav-
ed family have the sympathy Of the
community In the loss Of their loved
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Bought Two spreaders.

Otto Tehven and F. H. Palm, presi-
dent and Treasurer of the Farmers
Elevator at Grove City were in the city
today. They placed orders for two
spreaders made in Willmar by the Min
nesota Implement Co. for use on their
own farms.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Set Clocks Ahead.

The daylight saving law was not re-
pealed All clocks must be set ahead
one hour next Saturday night for the
summer months. If you forget this
you may be late for church Sunday
morning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26

Parents and Teachers 1leotin9.
There will be a meeting of the Parents
and Teachers Association at the Garfield
School next Tuesday evening at 1880
o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Ladies Guild.

The Ladies Guild Of ST. Lulzes church
will meet with Mrs. S. 0. Diffendorf,
1913 Litchfield Ave. W., Friday after
noon, March 2Sth.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Bid Opening Postponed.

Since Page Seven was printed the
Board of Education has found it neces-
sary to extend the time for opening Of
bids for the new school building from
April Z to April Is.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
1ntorceSSion Day.

Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal
church. The aim and progress Of the
Centenary movement was discussed by
one of the Methodist Minute men. Spe-
cfal emphasis was plased on the prayer
life of the church, and the unit workers
did good service in presenting the world
intercession pledge cards. One of the
took shape in the form Of church join
ing. The pastor received into the mem
bership Of the church thirty persons.
These with others previously received,
taken into the church this year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Would Thank tho Farmers.

WouId THanK td6 fafmef1'
I take this method Of thanking the
large number Of people attending my
auction last Monday for their interest
shown and for the splendid patronage
given the sale.
Yours gratefully,
W. J. Warner,
Spicer, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
A-,v.. fron, 0v.r.aa.

Mrs. VIM. Erickson of Kerkhoven has
received word from her husband, Pvt
March IS. Mr.. Erickson is a brother of
Mrs. Victor Klingenberg Of this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Larson are the
proud parents of an eleven pound son,
born last Thursday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26

John Dafnos returned today from a
visit with Mike Economy at st. Cloud.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Pennock.

- -Thorvald Thorson spent Sunday at
his home east Of town.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Mems Supper.

Served at the M. E. church Thursday
evening, March 27. beginning at $3.50
o'clock.
Mashed potatoes Creamed Carrots
Meat balls Bread, Butter
Gravy Pickles
Baked Beans Jelly
Coffee, Cake, Doughnuts
Men so cents. ladies SO cents, child
rem rs cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Took Part In Five Battles.

returned today from Camp Dodge. He
came recently from France where he
served eighteen months and took active
in not being wounded. Pvt. Lindner
was among the first to enlist from Ray
mond. He is visiting relatives in this
city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Bethel r. =. . T.hurs. April srd.
Program to be rendered.:
Piano duet. ...... Eleanor Ostlund ant
Ho1on Ohaharc

cora OSInunU8On.
Refreshments served by Ruth Norman
and N. S. Swenson young people.
The Y. P. S. will be held a week earli-
er than usual on account Of certain lee
lures that are to be held the following
Wednesday evening"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26

eek returned Saturday from
n friends in Harrison town
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
Tonnago Tax Defeated.

After four hour debate the Ton.
mage Tax went down to defeat in the
House, receiving only sixtyfour Of the
being absent, only sixty-one votes were
cast against the bill and its friends
made an effort to save it on a motion
to reconsider, but eight members who
voted for the bill refused to help re-
consider. Had all the members been
present the bill would have passed. The
measure is probably dead for this ses-
sion.
but the Labor members from the big
cities deserted, including even Strand,
the Socialist from Lake County.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-03-26
RED CROSS DRIVE:
FOR OLD CLOTHES

The Campaign for the collection Of
used clothing for tho needy people in
the war devastated countries will be
begun by the local Red Cross next week.
The committees for the different
wards in the city have been appointed
by the local chairman. Mrs: Minnie
Larson. These committees will receive
the clothing in their respective wards,
ond on the days designated q drayman
will come and collect them and deliver
them at the Lewis Block which will be
the headquarters during the campaign.
The ward cha1rmen are as follows:
First Ward, Mrs. Arthur Halverson.
clothes to be collected here by the dray-
man on Monday, March 81. Second
Ward, Mrs. Christ Alderman and Mrs.
James Sanderson. to be collected on
Tuesday, April LIST. Third Ward, Mrs.
Jens Peterson and Mrs. Jennie Sperry
of Sperryvtlle. to be collected on We'd
sperry: to be collected on Thursday.
People in these different wards will
please leave the clothing they wish to
donate to the chairmen for their ward
anytime before they are collected. If
anything is missed by the collector 1t
can be brought to the headquarters in
the Lewis Block. It is hoped that Will
mar will 30 "over the top" in this cam
patgn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
For Sale-Automobiles.

FOR SALE Cadillac 49," 7-pass.; Al
condition. new tires all around $1,000;
need cash. Thomas Blaski. 50S6 Alex
ander ave. T. Chicago. S-21-6t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
RENEGADE
FRENCHMAN
ON TRIAL
Traitor Who Denounced
Edith Cavell Is Arraign-
ed in Paris.
BY ROBERT j. PREV.

ISTAFF CORRESPONDENT !. n. sERvIcEl
PARIS, Aug. 25-One of the most SEN
sationsl trials growing out of the war
was scheduled to start here today with
the arraignment of Georges G.. Quiet. a
renegade F~renchman. before a court
martial for denouncing Nurse Edith
CaVell to the Germans in Belgium. The
specific charge against Quiet is treason.
Preliminary investigation has already
revealed that Nurse Cavell helped Quiet,
advancing him money to get to France
from Belgium Later. however. Quie,
returned to Brussels. The prisoner 6e-
clared he had been commissioned to work
as a French spy in Belgium.
Among the hfty-eight witnesses sum
moned TO appear are the Prince or Croy
and many prominent Belsians. who nave
knowledge of Quiet's activities.
Notification was given by Quiet-s law.
yer that he would apply for a postpone
ment Of the case until the principal
authors of Nurse Cavell's assassination
among The German military officials In
Belgium have been srraigned before ar
international tribunal in accordance with
the peace treaty.
Quiet. who Is forty years old. has
iiVeo a life Of crime, the authorities
say lie was IN prison at ST quentin
when the war broke out. Soon after
his liberation in September. 1914. he got
in touch with a Franco-Gelgian organi.
cation which arranged for the escape
through Holland OF many allied officers
and men who lost their way in the re.
treat from Mons.
1t is alleged that Quiet. after entering
into dealings with the Germans de
nounced the entire allied relief %organiza-
ton operating in Belgium. Nurse Caveli
Countess DeBe1le. Nine. Thuil1ez and
Nine. Bodart were arrested Only Nurse
Cavell. who was of British nationality
was put 10 death. Nine. Bodart was
sentenced 10 twenty years penal servi.
tude. Countess Thuillez was condemned
to death. but later was ~perdoned.
Both the Countess and Nine. Bodar'
are to be witnesses at the trial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
LIBERTY BONDS

FOR SALESMAN block of refinery Co.
stock can be had for immediate sale:
refinery growing and pm a good dividend
paying basis. Write ABS, Times. Ham
mond. S-23-3t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE TIMES ARE WORTH TRYING"

have the opportunity for certain calcu-
lation as to the relation between wages
and the cost of living.
""rruce" vital to Public.
1t is the duty of every citizen of the
country TO insist upon a truce in such
contests until intelligent settlements
can be made. and made by peaceful ana
effective common counsel
Il appeal to my fellow citizens Of
every employment to cooperate in in
sisting upon and maintaining such 4
truce. and to cooperate also in sustain
ing the government in what conceive
TO be the only course which conscien-
tious public servants can pursue.
Demands unwisely made and passion
ately insisted upon at this time menace
the peace and prosperity of the country
As nothing else could, and thus contri-
butte to bring about the very results
which such demands are Intended 10
remedy.
There IS. however. one slain made BY
the railway shopmen which ought to b.
met. They claim that they are not en-
Joying the same advantages that other
railway employees are enjoying, because
their wages are calculated upon a dif-
ferent basis. The wages of other rail
way employees are based upon the rule
that they are 10 receive for eight hours
work the same pay they received for
the longer workday that was the usual
standard of the pre-war period.
Claim Well Founded; Granted
This claim Is. 1 am told. we'll found-
cd; and / concur in the conclusion OF
the director general that the shopnen
ought TO be given the additional four
cents al hour which the readtustment
asked for will Justify.
There are certain other adjustments.
also. pointed out in the report Of tn
director general. which ought in fair
ness TO be made, and which will b
made.
Let me add. also. tina the position
which the government must in conscience
take against general increases in wage
levels while tho present exceptional ans
temporary circumstances exist Will
course not preclude the railway admin
istration from giving prompt and car
full consideration to any claim that mn
be made by other classes of employ
for readjustments believed to he propei
to secure impartial treatment for Sc.
who work in the railway service.
WOODROW WILSON
The White House. Aug -. 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

FOR SALE-Modern bungalow. so IT
lot. heat. scrAened-in porchcs. so.
Alice St. Hammond. after s .. m. SEQ,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO IsSUl
RnNnS

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ISSUE
BONDS.
STATE OF INDIANA. LAKE COUNTY.
SIS: IN THE MATTER OF THE APP
PLICATION OF THE CITY OF EAST
CHICAGO. INDIANA. TO ISSUE
BONDS.
Notice Is hereby given that the City
Controller of the City of East Chicago.
Indiana. has filed with the State Board
of Tax Commissioners a petition TO
Issue bonds for the purpose Of purchas-
ing a fire engine n appurtenant equip
page. A public hearing on said appli-
cation will be held at the offices of said
Board in the State House at Indianap-
oils. Indiana. on the 9th day of Septern-
Der. 1919. at nine o'clock A. NJ. of said
day or as soon thereafter as the atten-
ton OF said Board can be procured. All
tax payers and all persons interested
are notified to be present at said hear
ing.
Datd this 18th day of August. 1919.
J. KALMAN REPPA.
S-f9-26. City Controller.
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tContinued from page oneI
ton on its present level. by Increasing
production. and by rigid economy and
saving on the part of the people ran We
hope for large decreases in the burden
some cost of living which now weighs
us down.
The director general of railroads and
/ have felt that a peculiar responsibility
rests upon us. because in determining
his question we are not studying the
balance sheets Of corporations merely;
We are in effect determining the burden
of taxation which must fall upon tho
people of the country in general. we
are acting. not for private corporations.
but in the name of the government and
the public. and must assess our respon-
sibility accordingly.
Freight Rates High Enough.
For it is neither wise nor feasible to
take care of increases in the wages Of
railroad employees at This time by in
creases in freight rates. II is impossible
at his time. until peace has come and
normal conditions are restored, to esti-
mate what the earning capacity Of the
railroads will be when ordinary condi-
tions return.
There is no certain basis. therefore.
for calculating what the increases of
freight rates should be, and il is necees-
sary. for the time being at any rate. TO
take care of all increases in the wages
of railway employees through appropria-
tions from the public treasury.
In such circumstances il seems clear
to me. and l believe will seem clear 10
every thoughtful American. including
the shopmen themselves when they have
taken second thought. and to all wage
earners of every kind, that we ought to
postpone questions of this sort until
normal conditions come again and we
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
NOTICE or PROPOSED CHANGE IN
RATES.
TO PATRONS OF THE CHICAGO TEL
EPHONE COMPANY:

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN
RATES.
TO PATRONS OF THE CHICAGO TEL
EPHONE COMPANY:
This Chicago Telephone Company here
by gives notice to the public that it has
hIed with the Public Utilities Commits
sion OF Illinois. schedules which will
change the rates for local exchange and
toll service in West Hammond. as fol-
lows:
4. Make permanent the present tenn
porary rates for local exchange service
CT ali classes.
? Restore the service connection
charges and charges for moves and
changes which were in effect during
government control and were suspended
August I. 1919.
3. Restore the rates for person to
person. appointment. messenger and col
lect. toll and long distance service.
which were in effect during the period of
government control and were suspended
August !. 1919.
4. Make permanent the present tenn
porary rates for toll and long distance
service within the State of Illinois.
A copy of the proposed schedules may
be inspected BY any interested party at
the office of the Company in Hammond.
The Public Utilities Commission of
Illinois entered an order August l. 1912.
continuing in force temporarily certain
of the above rates and set a further
hearing upon this matter at the Offices
of the Commission at IT'S w. Jackson
Blvd, Chicago. Illinois. at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. September -. 1919.
Copies OF the order entered by the
Commission on August. I. 1919. or any
further information regarding this mat
ter may he had by addressing the Score
tary Of the Commission at Springfield.
Illinois.
CHICAGO TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A. r. BONE.
General Commercial superintendent.
S-26: 90.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN
RATES.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN
RATES.
TO PATRONS OF THE CHICAGO TEL
EPHONE COMPANY:
This Chicago Telephone Company here
nv gives notice to the public that it has
filed with the Public Utilities Commits
sion of Illinois. schedules which will
change the rates for local exchange and
toll service in Lansing. as follows:
l. Make permanent the present tem-
porary rates for local exchange service
of all classes.
.. Restore the service connection
charges and charges for moves and
changes which were in effect during
government control and were suspended
August 1. 1919.
;. Restore the rates for person 10
person. appointment. messenger and col
lect. toll and long distance service.
which were In effect during the period of
government control and were suspended
August I. 1919.
4. Make permanent the present tern
porary rates for toll and long distance
service within the State Of Illinois.
A copy of the proposed schedules may
he inspected by any interested party at
the office of this Company in Lansing.
The Puhnc Ctintles commission OF
Illinois entered an order August /. 1919.
continuing i'm force temporarily certain
Of the above rates and set a further
hearing upon his matter at the offices
of the Commission at 175 w. Jackson
Blvd. Chicago. Illinois. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. September II. 1919.
Copies Of the order entered by the
Commission on August I. 1919. or any
further information regarding this mat
ter may he had by addressing the Secre-
tary OF the Commission at Springfield.
Illinois.
CHICAGO TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A. r. BONE.
General Commercial superintendent.
s-26; 90.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
EAST CHICAGO. INDIANA, AUGUST
26th. 1919.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the Board
Of Public Works of the City of East
Chicago. Indiana did on the 25th dav
of August. 1919. adopt a resolution that
an improvement be made n said City,
as follows:
That the first alley lying west of and
parallel TO Barring avenue and extending
north from 14sth street to the east and
west alley in Block Is. s. ". :. Sec. -,
T. 81 ", r. Q ". OF the End P. NJ. in
the city of East Chicago. Indiana.
All work done in the making Of said
described public improvement shall be
In accordance with the terms and condi-
lions of such Improvement Resolution.
and the details. drawings. plans. profles
and specifications for such proposed i'm
provement which are on file and may be
seen in the office of the Board of Public
Works of said City.
That said Board of Public Works has
fixed the 18th day of September. 1919,
at 900 o'clock a. NJ. at it's office in said
City as the time and place for the pub
lie consideration of the proposed i'm
provement. at which time said Board Of
Public Works will hear all persons in
terestod. or whose property is liable to
be assessed for said Improvement. and
will decide whether the benefits 10 the
property liable to be assessed for such
Improvement will equal the estimated
cost thereof.
BY order of the Board of Public
Works.
HAZEL GROVES,
c.. X. WALLACE.
Board of Public Works
Attest: r. Y. RICHARDS.
CITY Clerk. G-96. a.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-26

good
reliable man to take full
charge Of engine room and
mechanical work through
out factory-Must be Able
to handle men, Write "A 381
Times, Hammond. S-2a-tf