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The Little River news., 1922-04-29
TO HELP IN FARM
 BUREAU CAMPAioN
American Farm Bureau Federat3eR Treasurer Promises Assistance
 for Arkansas.

!. Little Rock, April 27.--The Ameri- can Farm Bureau Federation in it's membership campaign which will start June 1, it was announced by Charles E. Gunnels of Chicago, treas urer of the American Federation. dur ing visit here yesterday. Tho ob~ ject of the Arkansas campaign VIII be to increase the membership of the Farm Bureau as we'll as of the vdt- ous commodity marketing assoek- tions. with special emphasis gfveti to the Arkansas Cotton Growers Co-et- erative Association.
 MT. Gunnels said that he is sure that the American Federation will be able to send one or two workers to assist after the Arkansas campaign has been started and also he promis- d that the national organization Publicity Department will help in tho publicity campaiN1. He promisaf hat he will use his influence to in luce J. R. Howard, president of tho American Farm Bureau Federation to visit Arkansas during the campaign.
 MT. Gunnels was en route to Loui- siana to inspect the Farm Bureau or- ganization work that is being done in that state and stopped off to visit he headquarters of the -ArkansAs or ganization
 He said that the American Fedora tion is in better shape than ever be- fore and that it is growing rapidly. He said that Farm Bureaus now ex- ist in 47 states and that the member ship is fast increasing.
 F. M. Cooper of Stuttgart, who has been in Louisiana |aiding the rice. growers of that state to form CO., operative marketing association, also 'isited Farm Bureau headquarters. Ie has promised to aid in the Arkan- as Farm Bureau membership cam ,aign. For the next 30 days he will De engaged in an effort to increase the membership of the Arkansas Rice Growers Association. This associa- ton will hold it's annual election of officers the latter part of May and 1t is hoped to greatly increase the mem- bership before that time. The asso- citation now includes in it's member ship growers who produce about S5 per cent of the states rice crop and 1t is hoped to increase this to 95 per cent before the election. The fact that association members have been receiving much better prices for their rice than have the nonmembers is eX- pected to make it easy to secure new members.
 Committee Meeting in Memphis.
 John D. Eldridge, secretary-treas- urer of the Arkansas Cotton Growers Cooperative Association, yesterday announced that the associations Ex- ecutive Committee will meet in Mem- phis at the Peabody hotel next Mon day morning. The committee memb- \ CTS wish to meet several men who are applicants for positions as heads Of various departments and it was found more convenient for all concerned to hold the meeting in Memphis rath- CT than in Little Rock.
 l rrn.Dv rUDAJNJNC IN AITCTTST
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For Representative,

We are authorized to announce Oscar l.. Davis of Foreman as a can didate for the office of Representative of Little River County subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, August 8th.
 We are authorized to announce F. K. Davis as candidate for re-elec- tion to the office of Representative of Little River county, subject to the &C., tion of the Democratic primary, Aug u,t 9th.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce R. D. Huddleston as a candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk of Little River county, subject to the Democratic primary, August 8.
 We are authorized to announce Locke Love as a candidate for County and Probate Clerk of title River county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, August 8th.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
"MCRE BUSINESS
 IN GOVERNMENT"

This apt phrase was used In Presi- dent Harding's first message to Con- gress and applies particularly In postal management where postmasters are being impressed with the fact that they are managers of local branches of the biggest business in the world.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For Circuit Clerk,

We are authorized to announce J C. Fawcett as candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Little River County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Burton K. Walker as cadidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries
 We are authorized to announce Dr. J. l.. Peayy of Foreman as 8 candidate for the office of Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary. August 8th.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For Tax Assessor.

We are authorized to announce w. H. Childers as candidate for Tax Assessor of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary
 We are authorized to announce Grover c. Thrailkill for the office of Tax Assessor of Little River county, .subiect,to the action of the primary, August Sth
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
HUMANIZING THE
 POSTAL SERVICE

"There is no unimportant person or part of our service. It is total of human units and their cooperation Is the key to its success. In Its last analysis, postal duties are accommo- dations performed for our neighbors and friends and should be so regarded, rathe than as a hired service per formed for an absentee employer - Postmaster General Hubert Work.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
HERE COMES A STRANGER!

Let's make our post office look neat, MT. Postmaster. Straighten up the rural letter box, MT. Farmer. Tidy up some, Mir. Rural Carrier. First impressions are lasting. Maybe Mir. Stranger, taking notice of these im- provements, will come back, bringing you benefits. Start these with POS TAI IMPROVEMENT WEEK" May 1-6.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For County Treasurer.

The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of E. M, billiard for the nomination for County Treasurer, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primaries. August Sth.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For State Senator.

The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of John J, DuLaney for the nomination to the office of State Senator, of the 22nd Senatorial Dis trict, subject to the action of the Dem- nrratic Primary !
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
M4m;<11 A<.

How do you expect the Postal Clerk to know whether you mean Trinidad, California, or Trinidad, Colorado?
 ALWAYS SPELL OUT THE NAME or THE STATE IN FULL IN THE ADDRESS.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
For Chancery Judge.

The News is authorized to announce C. E Johnson as candidate for the office of Chancery Judge of the 9th Chancery District, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic primaries Aupusf Sth
The Little River news., 1922-04-29

ped, ~Aow ous. -J lived. ----~
 Perhaps they had Zeke's address in letters up in the garret, maybe a chest full of 'em, but then it was easier to let Ben hunt Zeke. Today people are addressing letters to John Smith, New York, N. r., or Chicago, H., thinking Uncle Sam can locate him, which is just as incomplete as was Zeke's ad- dress of yore. The Postoffice Depart ment asks you to put the number and street in the address. It helps you.
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
The tariff bill is under fire and ought to be. How can We expect the world to be able to buy from us un- less we buy something from them?

The farmers of Winthrop have out something like 200 acres in strawber- ries and will be able to ship in car lots next year. They are shipping in smaller lots this year. The straw berry is one of the safest of the crops,
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
MILITARY TRAINING IN AUGUST
Men From Arkansas and Missouri
 Will Go to Jefferson Barracks.

Little Rock, April 26.-According to Curran Conway, state chairman Of the campaign to arouse interest Ill cltl- zens' military training camps, the camp for residents of Arkansas and
The Little River news., 1922-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

fRates All county offices S10.00, cash
 with order)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
SOLD llIERESI
lkFE



s John Flores, one 81 the partners OF
the firm Of the lev Savoy Cafe, Is.
Gently sold out his third interest to
his two associates and has left for
Minneapoli where he will enter other
lines Of soccupa tion. Nj: Flores55 has
been in charge Of the New Savoy dur
ing the night servic =5s,5S
The purchasers OF Mr.. Flores int.
crest are Messrs ], French and
John s.. Savaides who have been asso-
ciated with Mr.. Flores for many
months. rs. !.
The two members Of the firm wish
to thank the public for their patronage
during the past and pledge their. best
efforts to- make the New Savoy the
respectable and up-to-date restaurant
that IT. is. f@ =..ss 5s5,. 81 Mt
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
INTERESTING MEETING OF
CIVIC CLUB TUESDAY
Boy. and Girl. Clee Clubs Sing at
the Regular Meeting Of the
..:. Civic Club 81: 5'' i


Civic Club was held on Tuesday after
noon at the Library basement. "a very
fine program was given. The Boys and
Girls sGlee Club, under the direction
OF Miss Hattie Penrose, gave several
fine selections. A girls quartet also
rendered a very pleasing selection.
Miss Gladys Olson gave a delightful
reading. The members Of the Civic
Club answered roll call by giving a
topic of some historic interest The
reading by Mrs. Hengstler was well
given. ,.E :l<S< .s.....>.~ Il
It was decided by the Club to have
a food sale in order to obtain money
to help make some much needed i'm.
provements at the public library. The
time and place of the sale is ,announc'
ed elsewhere in this issue.
A "Children's Book Week" will be
held and members of the Civic Club
will have charge Of the books in the
afternoon and evening. The parents
and children may come to the, exhibit
which will be held in the basement Of
the library. Books suitable for Christ
mas gifts will be shown. Any person
wishing to secure copies of the books
on exhibit will be able to do so thru
the local dealers.
A committee was appointed to start
agitation for a policewoman for the
city of Willmar. Mrs. Russell Spicel
was appointed chairman, Mrs. E. l.
James and Mrs. Geo. o. Brohaugh were
also appointed to assist in the work
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

The death of Christopher Johnson
is mourned by his many friends and
relatives. Death occurred on Sum
day, Nov. 5th, and was due to old age
He was 80 years, 8 months and %
days old. The deceased was born in
Tromso, Norway, January s, 1910. He
came to America fifty years ago and
settled in East Lake Lillian township
where he resided until his death. ] fl
The funeral will take place from
the Norwegian Baptist church OF East
Lake Lillian on Thursday, Nov. 9th. J.
~ The deceased is mourned by many
friends and sneighbors. The sbereaved
relatives have the sincere sympathy
of all. IS ;.s.ss5 4.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
: A Timely Suggestion

- s's'sD' - ;~S00SossV"
f.. This is the season OF the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. 1t is almost certain
to be needed before the winter is over
and results are much more prompt and
satisfactory when it is kept at hand
and given as soon as the first indica-
ton Of a cold appears and before it
has become settled in the !: system.
There is no danger in giving it to
children as it. contains no opium or
other harmful drug.-Adv. b Nov
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
VIKoR Y P S

The Vikor Y P S will meet on Friday
evening of this week at the church at
8 o'clock. Prof. M. G. Dixen of the
Lutheran Bible school of Willmar will
be the speaker. The program will
contain other enjoyable numbers*a f-
ter whihh refreshments will be served
by. the M. o. Thorpe and Martin Flad-
ebOe families.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08

was spresented1 <Ouple
Ibys those iolrenson
made the presentati psech
IS Out OF town guests tsthe gathering
were N drs. ehessfer % Nelson
fofs Minneapolis, Mrs. Rev 1SalbergS and
son IIerbertSof.H Hector, Mr. and Mrs.
George jones IS Atwat ter. Mrs. q.
Jones and Mr.sAand Mrs. John Jones
OF Fahlun.
The gathering was very happy
|one land will Away be remembered
BY those present
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08

"trip hasprOved ito beswell worth
the time and energy zexpende we
met many inter esting people and
learned a great deal about our dear
old U. s.. az that we never knew before.
do wish We could tell you about
our experience ID detail but itswould
take pages and pages and many days
and. even then, the descrip tion would
MT be adequate by any means. There.
fore, the above will have to- suffice. 81
I. ii Sincerely, :=3 s
THE HIKERs FOUR.
By Nora L Thyden. 4.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
WORK HALTED

Due to the heavy and continuous
rains in the county, work on all county
roads has been: temporarily halted:
Cars are having difficulty in making
the roads from Willmar. Especially
are they bad north of Kerkhoven and
west OF Willmar. On many roads the
gravel layer has been broken and deep
ruts made. 81 NIX 4. - SE-s:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
y p s PROGRAM

OF the Lutheran Free church on
Nov. is, 1922: 49,
Vocal duet, Mrs. Hanson and Mr.. S.
Nelson. @-..<s *. -, .~
Recitation, Miss Agnes Elkjer.
a Vocal solo, Miss Penrose.'
:, Recitation, Kathryn Ulvin.
r Vocal solo, Mr.. ~Augustson.
Piano duet, Miss Irene Dale and
Miss Eunice Jorstad.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
TO Be: MARRIED

The wedding of Raymond o. Sever
inson and Miss Myrtle M. Ruddy will
take place this evening (Wed.) at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ruddy. =.
Hans P. Hanson left today. for Can
ada where he, will be. married to Miss
Ruby sather Of this city, some time
this week. s+z.,-.. : ..-.
Complete reports of these weddings
will be given in next weeks paper. ):
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
FINED FOR TRAPPING
Payne.ville Man Fined for Illegal
Trapping at Lake
koronis

Sherman Bennett of Paynesville was
arrested last Thursday by Game War.
dens Hill of Glenwood and Ernest Oh
son of Willmar. .Bennette was caught
trapping muskrats at Lake Koronis.
Seven rats were found in the trap
which the wardens discovered. The
season for muskrats does not open
until December 1st. : - >.-,2
Bennett paid fine at Paynesville.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
!. BASKET 81 SOCIAL

On Friday evening, Nov. 10, COM
munity singing and basket social will
be given%in School District No. LOG in
township Of Lake Lillian. This social
was to be held last Saturday evening
but weather conditions did not permit
and thus it was postponed until now
Friday evening. Ladies bring baskets.
Everybody: welcome. -.: "
>*ss- Marie Erickson, Teacher.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
LEFT FOR MINNEAPOLIS

Sigurd Dahlander who he's been the
shoemaker at the Capital Shoe Com
pany Store for the past seven months
closed his work with the firm last
week and left for Minneapolis. Algot
Lindholm former shoemaker has re.
turned and is now in charge of that
department..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08

MIR. and Mrs. Palmer Miller re-
turned to their home in Minneapolis
on Tuesday afternoon after visiting
with friends and relatives in this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
MOURN FATHER

C. r. C. Baker and l.. H. Baker of
the Republican Gazette are mourning
the loss of their father, A. c.. Baker,
of Brownton, which occurred on Tues
day, Oct. 81, at the family home, caus-
ed by infirmities of old age. The de-
ceased was one of the pioneers in that
part Of the state and was a veteran OF
the Civil War. .t. g., y.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08

MOMENTS A1HLETic ASSN
There will be no meeting Of the
women's athletic club this week. The
next meeting will be held the 10th of
November at 1880 P. M. All members
are urged to attend. =: -. = .., ..~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
sELviG RECOVERING

Mr.. &C. selyig left last week for
Minneapolis where he underwent an
operation at the Northwestern. Hospi-
tai at@that place on Saturday. Word
was received by relatives: Tuesday
that he was getting along nicely at
this writing. !: 81 d. H.. =, j.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
LADIES GUILD

The > Ladies Guild of st. Luke's
church will meet with Mrs. Ernest o.
son and Mrs. P. Pearson at the home
of Mrs. Pearson Gil Becker ave W., on
Thursday, Nov. 10th, at $50. 11:S-15
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Nov. Sidney S. Roberts to Edith
"A. Hanson u z: p: p .zzs i III Il
3 Nov. Charles Harding to Freda
Reins. 5 =s* ply. s5zz ..s .s.:
Nov. -lngvald Flolo TO .scaspar
Ringness. :''.@*s =: ]. .. r.. III .#
Nov: s-Aaron Martin to sigrid =:
Carlson. i. IS :: ia e .= .S.5
Nov. Raymond O., severinson to
Myrtle M. Ruddy. - s ..;s z
Nov. SLAMS P.-Hanson to Ruby E.
Sather. s*ssa ~ 81 ..s. L r..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
3 SuRP PRISE

The Thursday evening Club of Pen
mock pleasantly surprised Mrs. G. M.
|Baklund last Tuesday evening. "a nice
lunch was served: They. presented her
with a beautiful set of salad forks as
q remembrance of the occasion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
SOLD HOUSE

Reuben Anderson: of Pennock in
deal closed thru the agency Of the
Exchange Land Company sold his
house on Fifth Street East to- W. r.
McClaflin. The consideration was
$4,000. III NY =.s s n :s. .@ ~ u
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
golden Il J
H0llI|1E
Golden eddingz Anniiversary CT
ebrated 4. Home =of Samuel
i. Nelson On Friday


Nelson was the scene Of 20 very en-
joyable affair On Friday afternoon and
evening. Nj. and Mrs. u. a. Freeburg
Of Svea were the honored guests, the
occasion being their golden wedding
anniversary. Mrs. Samuel Nelson is "a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Freeburg. I.
\: Mr.. and Mrs. Freeburg were mar
ried in Sweden and came to America
IN May 1879 when they settled at
Svea. They lived there for 81 years
and then moved to North Dakota,
where-they resided for % years. They
returned to Svea to live last Novem-5
Der. @s5.ss$ 5s~a: s5 +: 5S.i NIT
: "A very delightful program was Civ
en- which was thoroly enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Samuel Nelson made a few: re-
marks Of welcome to the honored 1cou-
pie on behalf OF all those present. Rev.
J. B. Sorenson of Svea spoke highly
Of the honored couple as also did Rev.
Jesper Holmquist Of Willmar. Fred
Hegstrom of Tripolis gave several sell
ections on the piano during the after
noon. and evening. H: O. Olson OF Svea
played the: same wedding march on
the violin that was played at the we'd
ding Of Mr.. and Mrs Freeburg fifty
years ago. Mr.. Olson also delighted
the guests with other selections on
the violin. Mr.: Olson is nearly 80
years old. Mr.. Mats Walner read
a poem that he had composed for the
occasion. Mr.. Walner also sang a
song of his own composition. IS
Ole E.. Erickson and Lars Erickson,
both cousins of Mrs. Sam Nelson, gave
few remarks. A vocal solo was rem
dered by Mrs. Kalberg of Hector Mrs.
Andrew Ray also sang solo. A duet
was sung by Mrs. Ray and Mr.. Samuel
Nelson. ~ r.. E.. Z
Later in the evening a couple dress
ed up in the Swedish costumes of so
years ago. The woman wore a gold
crown and was dressed to look like
bride of fifty years ago. The queer
costumes caused much amusement
among the guests. William N. Peter
son was. the groom and Miss Hulda
Skoglund the bride. -. !
Four generations were represented
at the happy gathering. The young
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Lindskog
represented the fourth generation, be-
I ing the great grandchild of Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeburg. Z. p.
l. three course buffet sumner was
served - to the many guests. There
were over sixty people present, con-
sisting OF relatives and intimate
friends - ...". r.
= The house was very prettily decor
ated with roses and chrysanthemums.
The dining room table was decorated
with gold stars; and hearts with a
large wedding cake on the center of
Mr.. and Mrs. .Freeburg received
many presents from relatives in Wash
ington and Oregon. They received
many kilograms of congratulations
from relatives. and friends who. could
notsbe present at the happy gathering.
kilograms were received from Can
ada, Wisconsin, Fargo, N. D., st. Paul
and Minneapolis. -; =
A gold cream and sugar set was sent
to them from their friends in North
Dakota. They: also received gifts
from those present at the gathering.
A purse, consisting mostly of gold,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
! ENTERTAINED At CARDS

W ENTERTAINED AT CARDS II
Mrs. D. w. Mclaughlin and Mrs. r.
E. Wyett entertained at the latter's
home on Friday evening. The large
crowd played cards during the even
ing after which a delicious lunch was
served, rzg~., ~ ...zs =.
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FOOD SALE

The Ladies' Aid OF. the BAPTIST.
church will hold a food sale on Satur-
day afternoon at the Metropolitan
Meat Market at 3 O'clock. Only home
baked foods will be sold. ..E aSS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
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BIRTHS

Nov: Boy to Mr. NE: and Mrs. Joe
NOV. boy to M: and MRS. Jens
Olson. Ii vs. & ,z. 5is,.5= :s=
Nov: boy TO Land Adrs: Albert.
Peterson So Il: s. s: 49, ;.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

Miss Beatrice Sandbo entertained
at Halloween party at her home on
Halloween. Twelve girl guests were
present. A six O'clock dinner was SER
we'd after which games were played.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
LEGION AU xlLIARX coFFEE=

The Anne ricans Legion AUXILIARY will
hold a coffee the afternoon Of Armis,
tice Day, Nov. ! 1th, at Masonic Tenn:
pie dining room. Sandwiches, pickles,
cake and coffee until five p. M. for Is
cents and same lunch with beans after
five o'clock for IS cents. All are invi:
ted to lunch or supper or both. :. s.: :s J !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08
Y. HALLOWEEN PARTY

. >,s,;s HALLOWEEN PARTY
Carol Bjornberg entertained Friday
evening to twenty boys and girls at
her home. The rooms were prettily
decorated. Games were played and
lunch enjoyed. ..G $.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-11-08

DR.. Iver Thorn son of sIsanti arriv-
ed Sunday for : visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. 4 homps0 zs5#
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-26
WOMAN BADLY
BURNED BY Gas
Mrs. Mary Johnson of Amboy
Avenue Injured When Gas
Iron Blows Up

Mrs. Mary johnson. of 554 Am
boy venue was severely burned at
her home yesterday when a gas iron
that she was using exploded and set
fire to her clothing. Her brother,
Alfred Johnson. who was home at
the time, burned both his hands in
his attempts to extinguish the blaz-
ing garments He threw a blanket
about the blazing woman and in this
manner saved the woman from being
burned to leath.
Mrs. Johnson's clothing was al
host burned from her body. h
a burned from hips to her head
and her right arm is badly scared
from the flames. DR.. George w.
Tyrell, who was called, attended
both Mrs. johnson and her brother.
Mrs. johnson had just started TO
do some ironing when without any
warning the iron exploded with a
loud report and her dress on the
right side took fire. Her brother,
who was in another part of the
house, hearing the noise and his SIS
ter scream for help, ran into the
room. Gathering up the blanket.
he wrapped 1t around the blazing
form of his sister and succeeded in
this manner to extinguish h blaze,
which was fast eating its way to
her flesh. What caused the explo-
sion could not be learned. MRS.
Johnson is in a serious condition but
Ii in no danger of dying, according
10 the physician.