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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
A, n, Holm Reslons.

N. R. Hareid of Fargo, N. D., will
take charge of the Standard Oil bust.
ness in this city as A. H. Holm has
rendered his resignation and will leave
this city for Minneapolis. His resig.
nation took effect August 1. The
new manager will supervise the oil
business over district stretching
from Benson to Cokato. Mrs. Hareid
and children upon their arrival will
occupy rooms in the John Bodum
home. They are at present visiting
at Madelia.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Landed August 6.

Among those who landed August s
at New York were ~Wag:> Arvid Pohl
Of Spicer who served the .39th Infan-
try; Private Guy Samingson, Fairfax,
Of the 34th Engineers; Private Carl
F. Reitan, Grove City, of 83rd Comp
any, Sixth Marines and Private
George O. Sharpness, Murdock, Of the
seth Infantry.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

No Meetino.

There will be no meeting of the
local w. G. T. U. this month on &C.
count of committee work and pre-
parations for State Convention here
the last week in August.
Our state president, Miss Hendrix
will be here Tuesday, August 18th,
to meet with the different committees
and help make the final arrange
ments.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Moved To foreston,

Alfred Gllbertson left Monday morn
ing with carload Of household
goods for Foreston where he has pur-
chased the dray line business Of Mr..
Barnick. Mrs Gilbertson and daugh.
ter, Marie, and sons, Wallace and Olof
left on Tuesday for that place where
they will reside.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Crushed Left Leo.

: Archie Bjornberg, nine-year-old
son Of ]. c.. Bjornberg of Fahlun, fell
of load of gravel driven by his
father this afternoon and his left leg
fractured between the knee and hip.
The sufferer was brought to Willmar
and his injuries were dressed by Drs.
Frost and Benson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Landed AUGUST q.

Among those who landed at New
York August were Private Marcus
Mikkelson, Belgrade, of the Gonzales
cent Detachment No. 1856; Private
Sherman Lee, Willmar, of the 23rd
Infantry; Corporal Anton Hemza, O.
livia, Of the Service Park Unit; Cor
poral Walter L. keenan,, Litchf1eld; !;
Private Alvin H. Schroeder, Danube /;
Private Arthur o. Skalbeck and Pri-
vate Ole H. Olson, Sacred Heart.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
speeial Session Sept. 8 .

|: Gov. Burnquist has called the Min
nesota Legislature to convene in spe-
ciaI session Sept. 8. The issues pend
Ing, which the Governor thinks must
be attended to at once is the high cost
Of living, prevention OF forest fires,
assistance to returned soldiers, rati'
fication of woman's suffrage, food pre-
vention and changes in election laws,
No doubt the urgent need Of some
thing to strengthen the old line poll
1ticians' hold on public affairs was the
most potent reason for the special
session.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Thief Arrested Friday.

Chief of Police Peter Bergeson ar
rested James Mead of St. Paul last
Friday for theft of property from a
hotel in Breckenridge some days ago.
Mead was employed as brakeman on
the local division where he was found
and brot to account, paying twenty
five dollars in costs. Sheriff Fitz-
gerald arrived from Breckenridge and
took charge of the man returning
with him to Breckenridge, where he
paid the above fine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Entertains Tuesday Evenino.


The Misses Marie and Mamie Mel
son pleasantly entertained Tuesday
evening at their home acting as hos.
tesses for about fifteen of their
friends. The evening was spent in
games and refreshments were served
Miss Marie will leave Monday morn
ing for Alaska where she will teach
school the coming year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Anderstrom - Gauer.

Allie Anderstrom, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Anderstrom, and Lillian
Gauer, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Gauer, were united in marriage on
Saturday, August 2, Both parties are
from East Lake Lillian township. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. O..
P. Lovik of the Lake Lillian Norweg-
ian Baptist church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
First Drawn Man Back.

Freeman Stafford of Thorpe return
ed home Saturday after overseas SER
vice. He was the first man to be
sslected from this county. Freeman
left with the contingent for Camp
Dodge. September, 1917. While over
seas he served as messenger.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
WEDDINGS /. 5 S.
Eimquist : hoaIund.

Eimquist Hoqiund. b 81 u : s. s
The attractive and notable wedding
OF last Wednesday, was the marriage
OF popular young couple, Miss Es-
telle H0glund and Mr.. Oscar J. ELM
quist, both of this city. The bride
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Aug
ust HOglund and is a young lady es-
teemed by all her friends and ac-
quaintances. The young groom is an
active and progressive business man
Of this city, being the proprietor of
the Elmquist jewelry store in Will
mar. He is the son OF Mrs. D. ELM
quist. a E r.. =.
The wedding ceremony took place
at the home OF the bride on Litch-
field Avenue east at eight o'clock
with Rev. Jesper Holmquist Of the
Bethel Lutheran church of this city
as the officiating clergyman. The
bride was prettily gowned in white
georgette over white satin trimmed
with ribbon with her veil arranged In
cap effect. She carried an arm bo-
quet Of BRIDES roses and sweet peas.
The Misses Hazel Elmquist and Hazel
Nelson were the bridesmaids with
Miss Elsie Hoglund acting as maid of
honor to the bride. These attendants
were attired in pink georgette and
wore corsage boquets of pink rose
buds, sweet peas and fOr-get-me-nots.
Carrying a neat little basket of pink
and white sweet peas dainty little
Geraldine Hoglund carried out the
part of flower girl. The groomsmen
were Chester Hoglund and Eugene
Ohsberg, brother and cousin OF the
BRIDE
AS the bridal party proceeded into
the brightly decorated living room,
Miss Elvira Redlund, niece of the
groom, rendered Lohengrin's wedding
march and during the ceremony play
ed Loves Greeting" by Edgar. Pre-
ceding the ceremony Miss Edith Mel
son sang, ooh, Promise Me-" Imme
diately after the holy wedlock four
course luncheon was served, covers
being laid for two long tables within
the spacious dining room. The
streamers of white and pink shades
together with snow white bells and
the center piece on the bridal table
of a large basket of pink roses and
smilax, added an approving appear
ance to the scene Of the nuptials. The
guests present numbered thirty-five
Of whom the following were from 6
distance: Mrs. C.. E. Redlund ani
daughters, Elvera, Lucille and Evely1
of Lyford, Texas, Mrs. H. R. johnson
of West Concorn. Mimi, Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. J. Elmquist and daughter
Audrey, of Aitkin, Mimi, Mr.. Rodney
Estey Of Aitkin, Mimi, and Mr.. 81
vert Aasing of Mcintosh, MINI.
The groom presented his newly-wed
ded wife with a platinum crescent Sc
with diamonds. After short sta.
at a cottage at Eagle Lake the hap
Ipystwo will be at home to their hos
stof friends after September Is, at 16
lLitchfield Avenue East. -
Their friends are many and earnes
in their expressions of good wishe
for a happy welded life with whom
the Willmar Tribune most sineerel
Joins.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Reception for Newlvweds.

The home of Rev. and Mrs. Luther
c. Benson was the scene of happy
social gathering last Monday evening
when the young people of the NJ. E..
church rendered a reception to Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Johnson who were
married at Delano last Saturday.
The newlyweds received many beau
tiful gifts and congratulations and
well-wishes from these good friends
of their church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Lonien and
Mrs. Odelia Brandes returned to Fari-
bault Tuesday. They had visited
with the n. G.. Lonien family since
Friday. They returned home accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Lonien
who motored there.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Vinje Confirmation Alumni.
The Confirmation Alumni of the
United Lutheran Synod church will
meet at the church basement next
Monday evening, August 18, at $50
o'clock p. m. We especially desire
and invite all members to be present
at this years reunion. The annual
dues are Is cents
COMMITTEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
IlIinoians VISITING Here.

Peter H. Linstrum and daughter,
Miss Vina Linstrum, of Assumption,
ILL.,, arrived last Saturday for visit
with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. E. 2. Wakefield, of this
city. Mr.. Linstrum formerly owned
the old Rice Bros. ranch in St. Johns,
but sold out a few years ago. He
will enjoy a few weeks visiting and
chatting with old neighbors and other
friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Attention! Sem. Alumni.

Attention! Sem. Alumni.
Attention is again called to the
members of the Willmar Seminary A.
lumni Association who have not yet
paid their dues to do so at once. The
amount is only fifty cents. It should
be sent to the President, Miss Myr
tie Anderson, before the 23rd of Aug
uSt
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
s..sssAfhsafsA4iinht Crop.

2 1ssSVt033Sz& dt.aUaFI VtUPs - = :.
\ S. M. Swenson, Of sEea,z threshed
out 13,. bushels of wheat to the acre
on his home farm and bushels on
another farm. The yield generally
will be very light. The State Hospi-
tai farm threshed out 90 bushels OF
barley to the acre.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Sot. Minton Back,

Sgt. Mlnton Back.
Sgt. Walter Minton of Minneapolis
is at present visiting at the home of
his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
10. Bryant. He recently returned
from il months overseas service with
the 31st Engineers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Trim to Carlton,

Trip TO Cartton.t-... - q
Rev. C. o. Bergquist of Pennock left
Monday on a trip to Carlton. Mrs.
Bergquist has been visiting at that
place for a week They went there
last week by car but on account of
the bad roads he had to leave
the car and return on Friday to con-
duct services on Sunday. s@s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Mrs. Hannah Funk and son, Arch
ie, Mrs. Ahlin and son, Delmore and
Mrs. Leonard and daughter. Ida, aut-
toed across country from Carver Sun
day and enjoyed the day at the D.
Elmquist home. X
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Trip To CHICAGO.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Douglas and son,
Robert, left Tuesday for couple of
weeks trip to Des Moines, Iowa,
where they will visit. Mrs. Douglas
brother, Lar Peterson after which
they will go to Chicago for a visi.
with relatives.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
lca Cream Lawn Social,

Ice Cream Lawn Social. - =
The Bethel Luth. Y. P. S. will give
an ice cream social on the lawn, back
of the church, Thursday evening, Aug
ust IA, this week, beginning at $500
o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
| tended to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Entertain for Soldier.

Mesdames G. A. Erickson and Elsie
Ahlstrom entertain this evening at
the Erickson-Holm cottage on the
north shore Of Eagle Lake, in honor of
Arthur Magnuson, who recently re-
turned from the service.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Casey returned On
Sunday to their home at Darwin after
a several days visit here with friends.
They were accompanied by the Miss
es Ethel Daugherty and Ruth Beck
and Joe Daugherty, who visited dur
ing the, day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Returns From Trip.

Returns From Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hjalmar Peterson and
Russell Forsberg returned Tuesday
evening from fifteen days. auto trip
to Bemidji and Warroad and several
other points in the northern part OF
the state. Mr.. Forsberg also made a
trip to Winnipeg, Canada.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Birthday Party,

Mrs. Harry Ekdahl entertained at
her home 1928 3rd St. So., several
little girls in honor Of her daughter,
Lorraine's sixth birthday anniver.
sary. A most delightful afternoon
was spent
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
G, N, Firemen Picnic.

| G. N. Firemen Picnic.
| The Great Northern Firemen had a
picnic at Lake Florida last Sunday.
A large crowd attended and late in
the afternoon they enjoyed a. picnic
dinner. Everybody who was present
reports an enjoyable time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
r. -.
. WANTED.

Laborers for Construction Work
at State Farm. Steady Work.
Good Wages. Free daily trans
portation between Willmar and
Job. See Andreen at Annex
Cafe at s: 80 "A. M. or OILS r. M.
JAMES PETERSON
General Contractor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Few County Boys Apply.

Few County Boys Apply.
Captain Murphy of the Adjutant
Generals Office at St. Paul, was in the
city today. He was looking up SER
vice men who wish to avail themselves
of the State Aid towards securing
schooling. But few country boys have
applied, while most OF the city boys
have. =. .,-- - -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
New Barber at Brijl's

New Barber at Brijl's
c. c. Herbert is the new barber at
the George Brill barber shop and COM
menced his duties last Tuesday. Mrs.
Herbert returned to Luverne today
after visit here. They will move
here with the family to reside In the
near future. Mr.. Herbert recently
sold his barber shop at that place.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Me- and Mrs. Carl Peterson and
son, Ralph, returned to Minneapolis
last Thursday after q several days
visit at the home OF Mrs. Peterson's 8
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Ander-
son a H.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Visitino In. South Dakota.

Mrs. A. Nicholson, Mrs. Oscar Gus.
tafson, Miss Alice Larson and HAL
mar Hogfund of this city started last
Sunday for South Dakota where they
will spend a week visiting friends at
different places in that state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Oscar Sorenson Landed. j.

OSCAR SoFenS0h Canoeo.
Private Oscar Sorenson of Murdock
landed at Newport News, Va, Tues
day, last week. He served one year
overseas with Company A, 34th Engi-
neers. Private Sorenson is a brother
Of Mrs. c.. L. johnson of this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

. Reports are to the effect that the
wind storm which passed over the
county yesterday evening did some
damage at certain places. Some
|grain stacks were blown down.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Business Trip to Chicago.
e. C. Wellin left Tuesday for Chi
cago on his regular buying trip for the
Peterson and Wel1in store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Murdock BOYS Landed,

Private Francis L. Kavanaugh and
Private Hjalmar Hallberg of Murdock
landed at New York, Aug. 5th. They
served with the Evacuation Hospital
No. 80. They came over on the S. S..
Julia Luckenbach.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Xeaatahlea for Canninn.

Vegetables for Canning.
I have large quantity of Vegeta-
bles, consisting of sweet corn, string
beans, peas and tomatoes TOR sale for
canning purposes. Call at the gard.
lens one mile north OF Spicer. Nc
deliveries.
| J. w. WITHAM.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Fernetius = johnson,

Arthur A. Fernelius and Lilly M.
johnson of New London were married
August Z. The vows were spoken be-
fore Judge T. o. Gilbert.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

p Mrs. Harry Ekdahl had as her
guest last week Miss Ida Anderson of
kingston. Miss Anderson has now
returned to her home there.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

olivia Next Sunday.
The local team will journey over to
Olivia next Sunday where they will
cross bats with the Olivia nine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

Norman Christensen Landed.
Wag. Norman Christensen of Spic-
| er. has landed from overseas. He
served with the 18th Ammunition,
landing at York August I. Norman
came back on the s. s. Zeelandia.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13

&C. O. Peterson of .Atwater was a
WiHmar business caller this after
noon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-13
Reception.

Reception.
A reception will be rendered the
returned service men of the Baptist
church at the church on Monday ev-
ening, August 25th, at s o'clock.
The following program will be CIV
en-:
1. Song-America ----- Audience
2. Scripture Reading and Prayer
8. Vocal Duet
-----C Cora and Stella GallifOrd
4. Remarks ---- Rev. Paul Hallin
5. Music
E. A. Peterson and 0. E. Hoagberg
6. Address
- Rev. S. E. Tidemann of Cokato
Y. Song-Star Spangled Banner -
Audience
|8. Benediction
Rev. c.. e. Tidemann
After the program refreshments
will be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Samuel H. HadIeE.

was sitting in a salon at the
corner of Ono Hundred Twenty
fifth street and Third avenue, New
York. l had been in that place
for five weeks, on a drunk. was
wondering how I could get an
other drink, when in the midst
Jesus came. l saw that look.
hadn't the courage any more to
steal, was too near dead, and the
minute / got that look / saw my
sins and 1 supposed 1 was dying,
and said, boys. am dying;
will drink no more whisky"
went out to the station house and
said to the captain, Lock me up,
SO that 1 can't get a drink OF
whisky" They locked me up in cell
No. 10, and the next night thought
/ was dying, and a voice said
pray" and 1 got down on my knees
and said, God, be merciful to me,
sinner" After they had let me
go / went down to Jerry McAuley's
mission, and 1 wondered IL I
could be saved, and when he gave
the invitation my hand went up.
went forward and knelt with others
and cried Jesus help" and He
did, and since then this world has
been a heaven to me.-The Tie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
SkspticaI Girl Saved.

While spending few days in a
seminary, among the young ladies
who came to me for religious con-
versation, was one a skeptic. Still
she had seen persons in whom she
was convinced there was some
thing that she had not. and would
be willing to do anything, to have
what they possessed. l asked:
Twill you stand by this assertion ?'
"Yes." Then 1 remarked that God
had said, Eye shall seek for ms
and find me, when ye shall search
for me with all your heart" "Wnl
you seek him ?" YES" she replied.
/ then said: I'VE will meei." After
praying myself, she commenced,
and having told the Lord, that she
did seek Him with all her heart,
she exclaimed, I've found Him.
Christ Is dfvine!" and tears Of re-
pentance and JOY ran down her
face Lucy R Drake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Conversion OF . Sea Captain.


A Boston sea captain was intern
perate, profane, and v1oleZtly
opposed to religion. His wife was
q Christian woman, and never
failed to pray for him for % years.
At length he forbade her attending
the prayer meetings Of the church
to which she belonged. She laid
her case anew in Gods hands, and
awaited the result. When the
time for the next meeting came, he
proposed to go in her place. She
feared that he would disturb the
meeting, and expected that he
would make 1t new subject of
ridicule. He went, and, while lis
tening to the prayers, the Holy
Spirit began to open his eyes to
see his own sins. Next day he
went to his work as pilot on a
ferry boat between Boston and
Chelsea with a heavy heart. His
burden was great, and he began to
think OF Christ. AS he was making
the last trip for the day, a great
change came over him He
FASTENED home, and told his wife to
bring him the bible. He took the
book saying I'VE must have fam
lily prayers" read a lesson, and
then prayed. He gave up his drink.
tobacco, and profanity, and the
love for those sins was taken from
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Converted Sailor.

DR.. Cleveland was visited by a
member of his church, who said,
Il have called to entreat you to
join me in praying that the wind
may change. You have a meeting
this evening, if the wind should
change. John. would go to it; and I
believe he would be converted" Il
will pray for his conversion" said
the doctor. On his way to the
meeting. he glanced at the weather
vane. the wind had changed, and
1t was blowing landward. John
was there and rose to. be prayed
for. and attended the inquiry meet
ing When he sailed from port, the
n0ther's prayer had besa an
swel ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Saved By An Indian.

An Indian and a white man were
both brought under conviction by
the same sermon The Indian was
shortly led to Christ. The white
man, for a long time. was under
distress of mind; but was at last
saved. Meeting his red brother, he
asked, How is it that / should be
SO long under conviction, when you
found comfort so soon 90 ~Oh broth
err" replied the Indian, me tell
you. There come a rich prince.
He propose to give you a new coat
You look at your coat, and say, My
coat pretty good; it will do little
longer He offer me new coat 1
look at my old blanket say, This
good for nothing l accept the
beautiful garment. Just so you
try to keep your own righteous
ness some time; but I had none;
therefore 1 glad to receive the
Righteousness Of Jesus"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Rev. Henry Ostrom, ID. d.

In my young manhood. l OPP
posed the church. and scorned the
ministry, though I was blessed
with a Christian mother. The old
pastor in our neighborhood one
season announced "protracted
meetings." and called at our house,
inviting the family to attend. His
franknesS won its way, and we
went to the services. One night
during the preaching became pos
sessed with conviction that I was
all need, need, need; need was all
/ could claim, and kneeled beside
the old minister, and he taught
me to exchange Saying prayers"
for receiving Jesus" as my Savior,
and beforeI left the service that
night, all my feeling toward the
church and preachers were
changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Converted in a Graveyard.

"I will give you ten shillings,"
said man to a profane swearer.
''if you will go into the graveyard
at II o'clock tonight, and swear
the same oaths you have uttered,
when you are alone with God"
Agreed" said the man. Midnight
came. Ae he entered the ceme-
terry, not a sound was heard; all
was still as death. The gentle
mans words came to his mind.
alone with Cod" rang in his
ears. He did not dare to utter an
oath, but fed from the place, cry
ing. God be merciful to me, a sin
ner!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Martin Luther.

Luther was convinced that he
ought to give his life to God. But
he hesitated before making a final
decision. After a visit to his home,
on the way back to the university
he was oVertaken by violent
thunderstorm. A thunderbolt fell
at his feet. Luther threw himself
upon his knees and made a VOW
that If the Lord delivered him
from that danger, he would devote
himself entirely to God. This event
changed the destiny of Luther.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-25
Frank Wilkinson.

Seldom have we seen a moro
helpless wreck than Frank wiki
inson. Reared In a home of piety
and refinement, given a good edu-
cation, but all sacrificed ON the
ALTAR of Bacchus." Seven years
ago, from the gospel wagon IN Chi
cago, he was aroused by the song,
There Is Power in the Blood"
which broke in upon him like a
voice from another world. He
could not escape from this song
until he made a complete guFren-
der to Christ.
HARRY MONROE.