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Evening star., 1919-09-05

tnenl ana dSkeQ LOT more lHOucy.
Shows Presence of Mind.
Then he tried to overcome me. 1
almost got his gun and If l could have
gotten it there wouldn't, have been
any one for the police to look for. l
told him there was some wine in the
cellar and got him downstairs, where
1 almost got his gun again, but
guess it wasn't to be that 1 should get
the pistol. I then told him that I
knew he had shot father and that
there were two big automobiles with
people coming any minute. L told MIN
that he might think he was going to
kill me, but that I didn't think he
could.
81 hid under the steps. tucking my
head under some boards, with my left
side pressed against the floor to pro-
tect my heart When he began firing
he was not more than a foot away,
and I knew that If I screamed when
the shots hit me he would know that
I was still alive. The shots buried
themselves in my body and in the
Woodwork near my head. l think l
was shot six times. l held my arm up
TO protect my head and got n bullet
through the wrist. l just had to grit
my teeth and stand it. l think / was
thinking what would happen to my
mother and, sister if they came home
most of all while l was lying under
the steps.
THE negro, having satisfied himself
that I was dead, left the house, and.
with the blood streaming from me, I
knelt beside my bed and prayed for
the mercy of the Lord. 1 think my
prayers must have been answered.
because just then I heard the whistle
of the train.
Throwing on some clothes, I ran as
Evening star., 1919-09-05
Bows Two-Pants Suits

500 high-grade fall suits in cheviots.
/ cassimeres, homespuns and mixtures,
Evening star., 1919-09-05

THE popular slip-on sweaters
with full ripple skirt purled
at waistline. Bell sleeves
Trimmed around neck and sleeves
with crocheted edge, cord and
tassel. Buck, rose, copen and
turquoise.
Evening star., 1919-09-05
MISS PETER. SHOT BY FATHERS
SLAYER, TELLS OF KILLING
Vivid Picture of Tragedy on Farm in
Maryland August IL Given by
Girl in Hospital

A graphic story of the happenings
on the Peter farm, near Bowie. Md,
on the afternoon of August II, when
George Peter was shot and killed and
his daughter. Miss Katherine Peter,
was seriously wounded. was re-
lated by Miss Peter at Emer-
Eency Hospital. She has now practi-
cally recovered from her experience
sand expects to leave the hospital in
n few days. The story of the tragedy,
as told by Miss Peter, follows:
II was in bed on the second floor
when I saw the negro approach the
house. I called out the window to see
what he wanted. He asked if Mr..
Peter lived there. said yes. and that
] thought he was in the barn"
Hears Scream and Shot.
THE conversation of my father and
the negro drifted up to me through
the open window. The negro asked
father IL he had any cider. Father re-
piled that he had none. and asked the
negro where he was working. More
conversation followed which did not
catch. and suddenly | heard an awful
, scream and shot. | thought at first
THAT father must have been shooting
rows and might have shot the man
hy mistake. l hurriedly threw on my
3, .imona. went TO the window and
saw father lying on the ground and
the negro coming toward the house.
1T was an awful moment and 1 did
rot know which way to turn.
thought that if l ran he would shoot
me in the back and 1 would be power
less. / hid in the clothes closet. The
regro came upstairs and began ran
1lrtr q q
closet door and 1 came out. / told him
not to shoot, that I would give him
money. I found two liberty bonds. an
old cameo pin and some money, how
Evening star., 1919-09-05
75-YEAR-OLD TREE HAS
FRUIT OF MANY KINDS

.FINDLAY, August 81 (Corre-
spOndence Of the Associated
I'ress).-An apple tree bearing
thirty-two kinds Of apples and
six Of pears has been produced
by Henry Flater Of this city.
after years of experimenting.
The tree. declared by experts
to be one of the most excep-
tional horticultural wonders
ever produced, was the last of
the famous Vance orchard.
When Flater went to work on
1t the trunk was decnyed in q
number of places. Limbs were
dead and farmers declared 1t
never would yield again.
FILLING the holes with cement
and bracinE the broken limbs
with chains. Flnter grated on a
number Of kinds of apples.
Year after year he added new
crafts, until this summer the
tree Il giving more than three
dozen kinds Of fruit.
The tree is more than seventy
five years old and is bearing ap-
pies from early summer until
late fall.
Evening star., 1919-09-05

tarv. to show that Charles W. Fftts.
a lcca! Jawyer ard member OF tie So
cicty. hau cast reflection on Rev.
.!ohn va. Scha!ci:. NJ. Fi:ts has
brought. sun in tho District Supce:aH =
Court to recover 1000 damages from
NJ. Davis for alleged libel. MIR. F1t;S
claimed he haE been injured IT, H..
standing among the members OF the
society by the minutes
Evening star., 1919-09-05

but their terms Of cash in New York
against documents makes all dealings
impossible. The German buyer cannot
get permit to import unless he can
show evidence that the American
shipper will give him credit. Con-
sequently the American business pio-
neers in Germany have not been able
to close any deals. 1t is believed
that Americans will be able to give
credit as soon as arrangements for a
loan are effected. and as soon as they
have more confidence in the German
situation.
I'VE shall be very glad to be of
service to American agents and o do
anything that will promote the inter
ests of American export to Germany"
Evening star., 1919-09-05
fast as I could from the house, but
the train did not stop 1 met a Mr..

fast as I could from the house. but
the train did not STOP I met Mr.
Parker. a friend Of the family, and he
tagged the next train. 1 knew had
to be strong, but was so weak from
my wounds that I could hardly stand.
I insisted that the men go back and
get father, who was still. alive when
I ran past him. When they came back
with the empty stretcher I completely
broke down. To make matters worse
the conductor who couldn't seem to
comprehend the situation, put me in
car by myself and told me to be
quiet. AS if one could be quiet with
the experience / had been through.
God spared me because He knew
would have to look after my mother
and little sister after my father had
gone. 1t was test of faith.
"It would be a godsend to US if we
could sell the farm. I don't feel as if
I could stand going back there, as it
would bring back the most frightful
memories. 1 was with the Post Office
Department for two years. and as
soon as am able I want to find
another clerical position of some
sort"
Evening star., 1919-09-05
c. W. FITS CHARGES LIBEL.
Alleges Minutes of Society Were
Altered to Damage His Standing.

Murray UniversalIst Society were
made by Charles Z. Davis, its secrc-
Evening star., 1919-09-05

The choicest corks come from AL
geria. which has 100000 acres of
cork forests
Evening star., 1919-09-05
We Announce the Arrival of
Your Fall Hat

We say your Fall Hat for the Of
shown by The Young Mems Shop
and styles affords for selection OF the
variety headear which should be included the outfit Of the well
dressed Our showing these admirable hats for
ready and extend the Of this
establishments We are sure YOUR
Evening star., 1919-09-05
Sale of Toilet Requisite

Burjois Rice Powder, 35c.
Floramye and Azurea Per-
fume, ounce, $I.19.
25c Talcum Powders-Mavis,
Butterfly, Mennen's-each 18c.
Palmolive Soap, 8 cakes for
z5c.
Evening star., 1919-09-05

much I cannot remember. He took
them and asked for more money.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH
IS IN FLOURISHINC STATE
Annual Meeting Held on New
Years Day. Officers Elected
and Reports Are Heard.

The Mission church had their an
nual meeting on New Years Day.
Swan Anderson was elected chairman
and Rev. c.. N. Tegnell vice chairman:
other officials were elected as fol-
lows: Deacons, J. A. Hedin, Aug. w.
Hoglund, Peter Hoglund, Frank N.Y.
berg, w. Johnson and Nels Anderson.
Trustees, 8 years, And. G. Hedin and
Lewis Hedlund (the Board of Trustees
later elected Mr.. Hedin as treasurer)
Sunday school superintendent, Nels
Anderson; assistant superintendent,
DR.. Oscar Zahr; organists, Adeline
Sundberg and Mrs. l.. H. Landberg;
choir leader, Mr.. L. H. Landberg;
janitor, Adolph Applegren.
The church has had a very prosper
GUS year. The membership has in
creased, and the general fund of the
church treasury has $500 on hand.
The reports of the auxiliary organi-
cation were encouraging. The Ladies
Aid had taken in over 1925 during
the year. The Willing Workers re-
ported that they have about 81 500 in
treasury, set aside for a new church
building.
A lunch was served during an inter-
mission of the proceedings, when Rev.
and Mrs. Tegnell were host and hos
tess to the members of the congrega-
ton.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
49th ANNUAL MEETING ST.
JOHNS FREE LUTH. CHURCH

Rev. NicOley Nelson, pastor
Annual meeting held Dec. 31st, 1918
Officers elected for ensuing years: C.
J. Hanson, secretary; H. H. Hanson
and John Hamann, deacons for three
years; Rasmus Rasmussen, treasurer
Ole T. Thorsen and John Hamann,
trustees for three years; Miss Trina
Thorsen, organist and Sunday school
superintendent; Martin Nelson, direc.
Of singing. Peter Fransen, to have
supervision of church and cemetery.
Six weeks Parochial school was vot-
ed, committee for same, John Hamann,
Peter Jensen and G. C. Haug.
Treasurer reported collected $379.7S.
Disbursements, $346.79. Balance $780,
SO. Improvements on church during
year, $4,000, paid by Ladies Aid So
ciety.
A resolution voting thanks to the
Ladies Aid was unanimously passed
and Rev. Nilsen elected to present
same at their next meeting.
Great credit is due the president
of the society, Mrs. Peter Fransen,
not only for work in the society, but
as leader of Red Cross work in the
community, working in conjunction
with the Pennock Auxiliary.
G.. j. Hanson, Sec'y.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
BUICK PRICES FOR 1919

An interview with Mr.. Henry o.
mundson of the Osmundson Garage,
local Buick distributor, makes GER
tain that the purchaser of Buick
car between now and the end of the
1919 season is not running any
chance that the price will be sub:
ject to further change during that
period
81 have just received letter from
the Home Office" said Mr.. Osmund-
son, containing the revised price
schedule effective January first, 1919,
covering the various Buick models
during the remainder of the season.
Four models have been reduced in
price and the other two remain I'm.
touched.
"There has been considerable spec
ulation as to what the Buick Motor
| Company was going to do about the
prices of their cars, as the close OF
the war left things in such an un
certain condition regarding the price
and quantities of raw materials avail
able that a good many people fell
it would be impossible for the reall!
big manufacturers to find their bear
ings for some time to come.
"This prompt action on the part o
the Company shows that they hav
been able to clear the situation VI
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08

sooner than anybody expected, and I
for one am delighted with the an
nouncement so early in the season.
@'Their war orders which have been
demanding the major part of their
energies have been completed and
the announcement of the present pric-
es is evidence that the Buick Motor
Company now has measure of the
situation and sufficient material is
in sight that will permit laying out
definite building schedule which
again proves the buyer of Buick
automobile is at all times protected
against unwarranted price changes
"Orders for Buick cars are piling
up on US very fast and l feel reason
ably sure that we shall be able tt
take care of the greater part of then
within a reasonable time We shall
continue to follow our old policy O.
filling orders, and will make ever!
effort to see that no favoritism il
shown our waiting list which pla1
has worked out so admirably in tn
past.
Buick enthusiasts appreciate tn
importance of this announcement, be
cause all uncertainty has now bee
removed, both as to the possibilit
of getting Buick cars this year an
the possibility of the prices bein
raised or lowered"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
THE NEAR EAST
RELIEF DRIVE
County Director Rev. Oehler Makes
Statement Regarding Relief
Drive to Beqin Monday.

January 1918 has been designated
in a proclamation by President Wilson
as the days for an appeal in behalf
of Armenian and Syrian Relief in the
amount of $3o,000,000.
Gov. Burnquist has issued a like
proclamation for the State of Mime
ia, urging our citizens to give as lib
orally as they can to the fund for
the relief of the prosecuted Christians
of the Near East, "who have suffered
through massacres, war, and starva-
ton to such an extent as to call forth
our deepest sympathy to entitle them
to our most generous contributions"
This is the first voluntary Christian
Campaign to rescue prosecuted and
starving Christians in Bible Lands.
The Armenian people were convert
ed to Christianity in the Fourth Cent
ury, and ever since they have contin-
ued the Christian church in those
lands in the face Of the most awful
prosecutions at the hands of the Turks
and other Mohammedan people.
In the last year and half the Am
erican Nation has given most gener-
ously to many worthy causes, but
none Of them should appeal more
strongly to our sympathies than the
suffering of these unoffending peoples
of the land, which first welcomed the
Gospel of our Savior.
We may confidently believe that the
monies given will be honestly admin
istered, as the funds pass through the
State Department of our Government
and every dollar goes to the sufferers
themselves, as the expenses are born
by private individuals.
The organization is proceeding sue.
cessfully and the whole County will
be covered. At the present time the
following men have consented to act
as directors:
City of Willmar, LIST Ward, Mr.. M.
O. Thorpe; End Ward, Messrs. Hilder
Hoaglund and Ed. Sandbo; 3rd Ward,
Mr.. O. A. Grangaard; 4th Ward, Mes
srs. Victor Lawson and G. A. Erick-
son.
New London Village, Mr.. A. N. Mic
kelson
Town of Fahlun, Mr.. Joseph Born
berg.
Town Of tennessee, Mr.. Walter o.
son.
Town Of Mamre, Mr.. Geo. B. LOT
gren
Town of Willmar, Mr. G. A. Nord.
Respectfully submitted.
F. H. Oehler, County Director.
N. B. Workers for City of Willmar
will meet in the City Hall on Friday,
1870 p. m.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
Somewhere in France,
Nov. 21, 1918.
Dear Sister:


Just allowed to write a short letter
so you will excuse me for this time.
You already know about the arms
tice and that the big war is just the
same as over. The big guns stopped
firing on the 18th, and l was right on
the front too and | am proud of it.
Have been over the top three times
since Oct. II and have not been wound
ed. So | consider myself very lucky.
Was over the top the day before ar
mistice was signed.
Am sorry that | could not send an
order for that Xmas present but have
not seen Y. M. C. A. for a month
or more, so will be one present or two
short. But Uncle Sam gave me a
present by promoting me to the rank
of sergeant. So | think that's a pretty
nice present to get.
We are moving towards Germany
to occupy some territory, and to do
guard duty. We are now, located in
boche's barracks and have it pretty
nice, warm and lots of eats.
We are certainly glad that the war
came to an end and that we don't have
to be sleeping in dugouts and outside
l am feeling fine, and have not been
laid up one day since l was drafted.
So think the good Lord has been with
me at all times.
| Well l presume this will be the last
letter from me before Xmas, so will
wish you all Merry, happy Xmas
We will have our big Thanksgiving
dinner in France
| Your brother,
Sgt. A. A. Hildahl,
Co. A, 35Sth U. S. Inf,
American Exp. Forces.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
10 CENT "cASCARETS"
FOR LIVER AND BOWELS
Cure Sick Headache, Constipation.
elliousness, Sour Stomach, Bad
Breath-candy cathartic.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head aches,
how miserable you are from constipa-
ton, indigestion, biliousness and slug
gish bowels-you always get relief with
Cascarets. They Immediately cleanse
and regulate the stomach, remove the
sour, fermenting food and foul gases;
take the excess bile from the liver and
carry of the constipated waste matter
and poison from the intestines and
5owels- A l0-cent box from your drug
gist will keep your liver and bowels
clean; stomach sweet and head clear toz
months. They work while you sleep.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08

Mildred Harris (Mrs. Charlie Chap
linz will be at Dreamland Thursday
and Friday, Jan. 80 in Borrowed
Clothes. ADV.
Who is the New Mrs. Charlie Chap
lin? She will be at Dreamland, Thurs
day and Friday, Jan. go in Borrow.
ed Clothes. ADV.
Clyde Starbeck left last Friday
for Montevideo after spending the
holidays with his mother Mrs. Amelia
Starbeck of Willmar.
Misses Minnie Johnson and Edna
Lunstead returned to Roseland last
Sunday to begin teaching their respec.
tive schools Monday.
Miss Florence Johnson of Kandi-
yohi recently Of Minneapolis, visited
her friend, Miss Pearl Peterson here
a few days last week.
Miss Hazel Elmquist returned to
Hopkins last Monday morning to re-
sumo her duties at the public schools
Of that place that day.
Miss Hulda Carlson went to Min
neapolis Saturday to visit with her
sister after visiting during the holi
days with her folks here
Miss Winnifred Sherwood left
last Thursday by way of Elk River to
visit her sister before going to Glen
wood where she teaches.
Harold Larson who has been at
Fortress, Monroe, came home last
Wednesday having been mustered out
of service at Camp Dodge:
Miss Hattie Stephens came
! from Montgomery last Saturday for
visit at the home of her sister,
Mrs. G. F. Olson of Willmar.
Misses Tilda Johnson and Ida
Goranson entertained a few friends
at their home to dinner Friday even
ing in honor Of Lieut.. E. Holm
63.75 is what you will have next
Christmas if you join our Christ
mas Banking Club Now with SC.
F'AH> - ~'0elAI o.
Miss Emma Monsoon returned Sun.
day night from Minneapolis where
she had visited week with her sister
Hildur, who is nurse at the Asbury
Hospital there.
"A baby girl came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. N. Moen OF
Brookings, S. Oak, December 21st
Mrs. Moen was formerly Karen Han
son Of Willmar.
Miss Ruth Edgren came back
from the Cities Sunday where she has
FlS1lou Will ucI 1OlhS uuI1uS Juc uOl1
days to resume her teaching in the
; public schools at Willmar.
Lieut.. Eiffel Holm left Monday
for Wausaw, Wis.,, where he gets
back his former position as principal
: of schools at that place, the position
: held before entering service.
Walter Erickson and George Bro
gren who have been mustered out o
: service have been given their forme
positions back as statesmen at tn
,. Weum-Elkjer clothing Company
Everyone can join and everybody
, SHOULD JOIN. Men, Women,
r Boys, Girls, Little Children and
r the Baby. Our Christmas Bank.
ing Club is for all.
q FIRST NATIONAL BANK
g This is the time of year most try
t. ing on those inclined to be const
pated Many dread winter becaus
of it. Don't worry, just take Holli.
ters Rocky Mountain Tea, nature
gift of wondrous herbs, so scientif
cally blended, results are guaranteed
Carlson Bros. Druggists.-Adv.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08

Or. Il. E. 7ortor, Dentistry, carlsos,
3lock.-kdv.
Dr.. Oscar e. HedIn, dentist, Carlson
3Iock. 'Phone 81.
Buy your films at olives and get
free developments.-Adv. If.
A. W. Hoglund and daughter Iva
were City visitors last week.
Or. c. e. Gerretson, Dentist. Loney
7lock. Telephone 199.-Adv
George Sexton spent New Years
Day at his home in Litchfield.
Join our Christmas Banking Club.
FIRST NATIONAL BANk.-Adv.
Christmas Photos-have them taken
now at once. EIkier Pr. ADV
Miss Rena Johnson of Mamre,
visited friends at Willmar last week.
Or. Oscar r. Zahr, Osteopathic Ply.
stefan. Metropolitan BIda. 'pono o.
Peter Basseboe is the new gro
Gerry clerk at the Willmar Cooperative
Store.
Miss Hazel Benson went to the
Cities last Thursday, returning Sunday
evening.
Make your car look like new, we
can do it. Willmar Paint Shop. Phone
20.-Adv.
Miss Vivian Johnson entertained
few friends at dinner last Friday
evening.
For Christmas photograph.
Have it taken now before the rush..
EIkjer Bros.-Adv.
The Bon Ton Millinery has moved
from front street into Dreamland Op-
era Block.-Adv.
Join the new Christmas Club at
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, beginning
December 1eth.-Adv.
Films deveIoped SC, @esut''u' c.kn
prints 2I2c and Sc. Geo. Olive, 702
Second St. E.-Adv. If.
Miss Sadie Carlson returned tc
St. Cloud Monday to resume her
studies at the Normal.
Miss Lila Holt returned to St
Charles Saturday morning where she
is engaged in teaching.
1t is not too early now to sit fo'
your Christmas photos. Avoid the
rush. Elkjer Bros.-Adv.
Miss Dagmar Hartwick and Miss
Edith Kaslin of Granite Falls, visited
in Willmar over Sunday.
Miss Laura Hoglund returns tt
St. Cloud Thursday to resume hel
school work at the Normal
GUSTAVUS JOHNSON, PIANO
VOICE, HARMONY, STUDIO LoNE\
BLOCK. PIANO TUNNING.-Adv.
Now is the time to have your ca
painted, High Grade work guaranteed
Willmar Paint Shop. Phone 20.-Adv
! Miss Ruth Olson went to Hankin
son Saturday night to resume he
! teaching after her holiday vacation
Mr. and Mrs. S. Johnson enter
tanned few friends at a dinner part
last Sunday. Covers were laid 70
eight.
Mrs l.. J. Lundgren returned t
St. Paul last week after visiting he
daughter, Mrs. V. E. Fridlund TO
three weeks.
Miss Helen Hoglund entertained
numebr of friends Thursday evenin
to six o'clock dinner in honor of Pv
Robt. Lunstead.
Our Christmas Banking Club is
the best way to accumulate mon
ey for Bonds, Certificates, Taxes,
Insurance, etc.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-01-08
SONS OF NORSMEN
IN AMERICAN ARMY
Home Service Considers Opening
Offices in Norway, Sweden and -
Denmark.

Denmark, Norway and Sweden are
we'll represented in our army and
navy. In recent month the Bureau
of War Risk Insurance of the United
States treasury sent to the three Scan
dinavian countries $3.50 checks, over
a third Of which went to Norway
alone, and 4,729 letters, over a third
of which went to Denmark.
Each check represents a separate,
dependent family of United States
soldier or sailor. Families of sailors
predominant, judging from the fact
that 1892 of the $3.50 checks were
sent to families living in Norway.
Plans are now under consideration
for the covering of this field by Ameri-
can Red Cross Home Service, through
separate Red Cross offices established
in each of the three countries,