davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE
CLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That de:
fault has occurred in the conditions OF
that certain mortgage made ana oate S,
Josephson. a single man. as mortgagor,
to Joseph N. johnson. as mortgage, and
filed for record in the office OF the Reg
on the 18th day of January, 1899, at
O'Clock A. NJ, and recorded in Book NO
50 of Mortgages, on page ~.
That pursuant to the provision In SAID
mortgage contained, the undersigned has
and does hereby elect to declare the whole
amount of the debt secured by said mort
That there is due and payable at the
date of this notice on principal and m
terest on the debt secured by said mort
taxes in the sum of S1794 paid by said
mortgage, and that no action or proceed
ing at law or otherwise has been id mere mere
tOfore instituted Istt l. to recover SAID oe0'
That by virtue of power of sale therein
contained, said mortgage will be, fore
described desert ed situated in the County of Pine
and State of Minnesota. to wit:
The Northeast quarter of the South
west quarter: lNEH Of sWAl; Of t Sec
f tSm ' t445: North h'V of Range nineteen
(19), containing forty acres, more or
less. according to the Government sur
vey thereof,
will be sold at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash by the Sheriff of Pine
County, Minnesota, at the front door of
the court house in the village of Pine
Monday, the 9Th day of May. 1940 at two
o'clock in the afternoon of said day, to
satisfy the debt secured by said mortgage
said morteagee and additional taxes. If
any, paid by said mortgage before said
sale, with attorneys fees in the sum OF
$1,000 as provided by law. and the costs
and disbursements allowed by law upon
such foreclosure and sale.
Dated March IL. 1910.
JOSEPH N. JOHNSON,
Mortgage.
ALBERT JOHNSON,
Sandstone, Minnesota,
Attorney for Mortgage.
March 21-April 25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Legal Notice
ORDER FOR PROBATE OF WILL,
LIMITING TIME TO FILE CLAIMS,
AND FOR HEARING THEREON

State of Minnesota, County of Pine. IS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In Re Estate of John Swanson, Decedent.
Gust A. Swanson having filed petition
for the probate of the will of said de.
cedent and for the appointment of Gust
A. Swanson as executor thereof. which
will is on file in this Court and open to
nf IF IS ORDERED, That the hearing
thereof be had on May 9Th, 1910, at two Two
probate court room in the court house
in Pine City. Minnesota. and that onJec.
lions to the allowance of said will, If
any. be filed before said time of hearing;
that the time within which creditors OF
said decedent may file their claims be
limited to four months from the date
hereof and that the claims so filed be
heard on August 18th, 1910, at one o'clock
court room in the court house in Pine
City, Minnesota. and that notice nereof
be given by publication of this order in
the Askov American and by mailed notice
as provided by law.
Court Seall ROBERT WILCOX.
Probate Judge.
DODGE & DODGE.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
April l1-25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Willow River

John Champagne of Duquette, CEN
sus taker for this vicinity, started
his ''nose counting" here the first OF
the week. He proved to be pleas
ant gentleman to meet and appeared
to be quite efficient in his work.
Mrs. Edward Bohaty and Louise
Price went to Minneapolis Monday
to spend a few days with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Bachman and
children, Jackie, Nan and Bobby,
came from Minneapolis Saturday to
spend the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. Ida Bachman. While here Gray
don took the opportunity to pattern"
his new Browning trap gun, which
gun fanciers and sportsmen consider
about the last word in sporting arms.
The test proved to be very satisfac-
tory.
Mrs. Alex Sharlow, who has been
quite i'll the past two weeks, is re-
ported to be much improved at this
writing.
MIR. and Mrs. Lyle Hage and chill
dren drove to Drummond, Wis.,, Sum
day morning to see Mr.. Hayes moth
er who is still quite i'll and under a
doctors care. The family returned
in the evening.
Sunday dinner guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Jake Novak were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Novak, Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Price, Sr., and Ed
ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Price, Mr.
and Mrs. j. D. Burns and Sergeant
Steve Music.
Workmen this week took down the
front of the Ford Garage and will
put in a new and up-to-date front that
will not obstruct the north view OF
the highway and will give the garage
a much heater appearance. Mr.. Reue1
desires to make his place one of the
most attractive on this line.
Mrs. E. B. Linsley returned from
st. Paul Wednesday after two week.
visit there, during which time she
suffered an attack of flu and wa:
confined indoors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Ogenna
(From Another Correspondent

(FrOm Another Correspondent
Mrs. Elder Bostrom returned from,
the City last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Lyon and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Swan and
Georgia Ann Benson spent Sunday
at the Swan home.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Wise, Mary Glas-
hour and Betty Soens were Sunday
supper guests at the Ramsdell home.
A school board meeting was held
at the Geo. Benson home last Thurs
day evening. Miss Ethel Mae Currie
was rehired for the next school year.
Mrs. Curtis Lyon and John spent
Tuesday morning at the Delmar Ben
son home.
Geo. Schaff spent Sunday at the
Bostrom home
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Theiling and
son, Raymond, and daughter, Mrs
Cecora, of st. Paul, spent the week
end at the Theiling home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Linehan are the
proud parents of boy born We'd
nesday of last week.
Don't forget the All Club meeting
at the schoolhouse in district l16
Friday evening Anyone interested in
joining is welcome.
There will be another party dance
at the Ogema hall Friday evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Sturgeon Beach

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Beccue and
son, Gale, motored last week to Man.
kato where they spent few days
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Roger Wood and Jerry, Mrs.
Floyd Grabau and Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Beccue and Gale visited at the
E. L. Barber and VIM. Southerton
homes in Kerrick Saturday afternoon.
They were supper guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Southerton.
Henry Eaton is moving onto the
old John Erhlingher farm this week.
He will farm that property this sum-
mer.
Mr. and Mrs Roger Wood and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Beccue were
supper guests at the Jack lSchnurr
home in Carlton last Thursday eve
ming.
Mrs. Floyd Grabau and Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Beccue were dinner
guests at the Mike Tarnowski home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Burmayer
were Moose Lake business callers
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Whiting and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Ing Void and
Rosemary and Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Beccue and Gale were among those
present at party at the John Fors-
berg home, west of Sturgeon Lake,
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Harold Thies of Minneapolis,
is spending week at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Close.
Mrs. Anna Walker and grandson,
Pat Donahue, and friend, Mac Nc
Clellan, spent Saturday evening with
the formers brother and sister-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Burmayer.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oslie and Vim
cent and Carol Ann were dinner
guests at the Close home Sunday.
Attorney Leslie H. Blackjack and
son called at the Whiting home Sum-
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Whiting and
children visited at the M j. Close
home Wednesday afternoon of last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Burmayer
made business trip to st. Paul
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Selenski and Lor-
raine and Donald visited at the Close
home Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Burmayer, &C
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. M. J..
Close and Mrs. Harold Thies, motored
to Duluth Monday afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Denham.

Mid-week prayer service will be
held Thursday evening in the church
with Henry Blasjo leading.
Sunday school will meet Sunday
afternoon at o'clock; following, at
3 o'clock, will be the worship serv-
ice conducted by Walter Carlson who
will give the message
The pastor, who will be attending
the district conference, will not be
able to attend the above services.
Thursday evening, April ID, mid
week prayer service will be held at
the church.
Windemere.
Sunday service is cancelled due
to the fact that it is necessary for
the pastor to attend District Confer
ence in Michigan this week.
The Ladies' Aid will meet in con-
nection with the mid-week Bible
study at the parsonage in Moose
Lake. We hope for favorable wealth
er and good turnout.
j. ARTHUR DAHLSTRAND, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Rutledge

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. G. Mills and
daughter, Lorraine, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Kepler and Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Stock
amp attended a meeting of the Clo-
verleaf Chapter No. 4, d. A. w. at
Hinckley Sunday. Also present were
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stewart of the
D. A. v. state department, st. Paul,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Monahan and Mrs
Irene Mix of Minneapolis, and five
members of the st. Paul and Mime
apolis chapters of D. A. v.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Anderson and Mr.
and Mrs. Hubert Christopherson at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Welshinger
at Rush City Sunday. The deceased
was mother of Jack, Gene and Win
nard, all former Rutledge residents
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Carlson were
Sunday visitors at the latter's pa
rental home near Groningen.
James Hosek held an auction sale
Saturday and left Monday for his
home in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Smefskoski and
children of Isle, have rented the Ho-
SEX farm and are now residing there
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Novak of Will
low River, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Smefskoski and boys were Sunday
guests of the John Jaros family.
Carl Belling of Minneapolis, was
Saturday visitor at the Paul Carlson
home.
Ramona Bowers entertained few
of her friends at luncheon at her
home Saturday afternoon, the occa-
sion being her birthday. Her guests
were the Misses Deloris Isaacson
Helen Samuelson, Ellen Salo and
Louise and Evelyn Bennett.
The All Club realized neat sum
from their evenings entertainment
Friday at the hall when an enjoy
able program was presented.
Saturday evening friends and rela-
tives gathered at the Senobe home to
help Bill celebrate his birthday.
Edwin Jones left Monday of last
week for Seattle from which point
he will sail for Alaska where he has
employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hennen and lit
tie daughter were Monday visitors
at the Watson home.
Word has been received by friends
of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Studnek
who left Monday of last week, that
they were in Fort Smith, Ark, and
were on their way to the Rio Grande
Valley.
Word was received Saturday of the
passing of Mrs. Mary Hiatt Friday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Tobias Peterson, at Cromwell. Fun
eral services were held Tuesday al
Moose Lake and interment was made
in the Lakeview cemetery here. SYM
pathy is extended by friends to the
bereaved children in the loss of theil
dear mother.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
TAX JUDGMENT SALE

Pursuant to a real estate tax judgment
of the district court. of the county of
Pine. state of Minnesota, entered the 21St
day of March, 1910, in proceedings for en-
forcing payment of taxes and penalties
upon real estate in the county of Pine
remaining delinquent on the first Monday
in January, 1910, and of the statutes in
such case made and provided, shall on
Monday, the 18th day of May 1910. at 10
o'clock in the forenoon at my office in
City and county of Pine, sell the lands
which are charged with taxes, penalties
and costs in said judgment, and on which
Dated this 9Th day of April, 1910. paw
J. E. THERRIEN,
(SeaD Auditor of Pine County
april 11-25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
ORDER FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOX
DISTRIBUTION

State of Minnesota. County of Pine, IS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In Re Estate of Magnus Grandahl. De-
cedent
The representative of the above named
estate having filed his final account and
pefition for settlement and allowance
thereof and for distribution to the persons
thereunto entitled;
IT is ORDERED, That the hearing
thereof be had on April 22nd. 1910, at one
o'clock P. M, before this Court in the
probate court room in the court house
in Pine City. Minnesota. and that notice
hereof be given by publication OF TINS
order in the Askov American and by
mailed notice as provided by law.
Dated March 23rd. 1910.
fCourt SeaD ROBERT WILCOX,
Probate Judge
DODGE & DODGE,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
March 28-April 1D
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the county auditor, Pine City
Minnesota, until May 14th, 1910, at 2
o'clock p. M. for one carload galvanized
snow fence wire No. 1912 gauge F. o. B
any station in Pine county same to meet
highway specifications.
Bids to be accompanied by a certified
check in the amount of 5 per cent of the
bid price.
The board reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all bids and to waive any
defects.
BY order of the county board
Dated at Pine City, Minnesota, this 9th
day of April, 1910.
J. E. THERRIEN,
County Auditor
auditors SeaD
(3t)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
ORDER FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION

State of Minnesota, County of Pine, SIS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In Re Estate of Hans H. Sorensen, De-
cedent.
The representative of the above named
estate having filed his final account and
petition for settlement and allowance
thereof and for distribution to the persons
thereunto entitled;
1T IS ORDERED. That the hearing
thereof be had on April 26th, 1910. at ter
o'clock A. M before this Court in the
probate court room in the court house
in Pine City, Minnesota. and that notice
hereof be given by publication of this
order in the Askov American and by
mailed notice as provided by law.
Dated April End, 1910.
court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX,
Probate Judge
MICHAEL B. HURLEY.
Attorney for Petitioner.
april 4-18)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the county auditor, Pine City,
Minnesota, until May 18th, 1910, at 2
o'clock p. m, for creosote preservation
oil in carload and less than carload lots
F. o. B. any station in Pine county, the
same to meet highway specifications.
Bids to be accompanied by a certified
check in the amount of per cent of
the bid price.
The board reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all bids and to waive
any defects.
BY order of the county board.
Dated at Pine City, Minnesota, this 9th
day of April, 1910.
J. E. THERRIEN
County Auditor.
auditors SeaD
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Denhana

Rev. Oscar L. Olson will conduct
services in the Maple Grove school,
house Sunday at II a. m. in the Eng
lish language. All are welcome.
The Ladies Aid of the Faith Luth-
eran church is planning to meet Sat-
urday afternoon, April 20, at the
Maple Grove schoolhouse, with Mrs.
Arthur Grondahl and Mrs. Royal
Hillbrand as hostesses. All are well
come.
The All Club, with their leaders,
met at the Dick Rye home Saturday
afternoon. Miss Violet Hecker gave
a baking demonstration and sewing
instructions.
Martin Borg and George Komar
returned Friday evening. They left
Minneapolis Tuesday morning and
drove to Holdingford where they Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Konsor Der
tina Komar) and from there went to
Milaca to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Carlson ELSA Komar).
Word has been received here that
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Weinberg of
Minneapolis, are the happy parents of
a boy born March 81 Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Weinberg were children and
young folks in this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Larson be-
came the happy parents of boy
April l.
The Birch Creek Community club
will meet at the Maple Grove school,
house Friday evening, April H..
There will be program and refresh
ments. The Willow River high school
has promised to show an educational
movie that evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Swendsen
were weekend visitors at the pa
rental Eskel Anderson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selmer Hanson and
children were Sunday dinner guests
at the Chas Upgren home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Winters and son,
George, of Monticello, recently moved
onto the Chas. Olson farm which they
have rented. Mrs. Winters is a sister
of Mrs. Overom.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson visited
at the K. P. Christensen home Tues
day evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo johnson and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Winters,
Mrs. Hagen and Chas. Olson visited
at the Overom home Friday after
noon, it being Susannah's birthday.
Mrs. Upgren and Mae called on
Annette Shoberg Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. liver Larson, newly
married young folks of this COM
munity, were rendered parcel show
er at the home of MIR. Dahl Sunday
afternoon. They received many love-
ly and practical gifts.
Mrs. John Nelson went to Glenwood
Friday to visit her mother and sister
over the weekend.
Charles Kron was dinner guest
at the John Kron home Sunday and in
the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kron and Doris, Jonas, Alice and
Emily and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Kron and family, together with Chas.
Kron, went to the latter's home to
celebrate his birthday. On Monday
afternoon group of friends and
Rev. and Mrs. Oscar L. Olson visited
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wydell and Mr..
and Mrs Herbert Tamsan of Mime
apoliS, visited at the Mrs. NelS Lar
son home over the weekend and
attended the parcel shower which
was held Sunday afternoon for the
newlyweds, Mr.. and Mrs. liver Larson
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION
TO SELL REAL ESTATE

State of Minnesota. County of Pine IS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In Re Estate of Mary Hall, also known
as Mary Holl Decedent.
The representative of said estate having
estate described in said petition;
1T IS ORDERED, That the hearing there
of be had on May 3rd, 1910. at II o'clock
court room in the court house in Pine
City, Minnesota, and that notice hereof
be given by publication of this order in
the Askov American and by mailed notice
as provided by law.
Dated April 9Th, 1910.
ROBERT WILCOX,
probate Court SeaD Probate Judge.
- MICHAEL B. HURLEY,
Attorney for Petitioner.
april 11-25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our apprecia.
ton for the many kindnesses and the
sympathy shown by our friends ane
neighbors during the illness and deatl
of Mrs. Kristine Nilsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hagen.
Charles Olson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
(From Another Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Chmielewski
and sons, Chester and Leonard, of
Sturgeon Lake, were recent visitors
in Minneapolis and st. Paul.
Mrs. Joseph Betker and son, Avis,
visited friends and relatives in Little
Falls from last Thursday until Mon
day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
Faith Lutheran Church. Denham.

Sunday worship, II a. m. at the
Maple Grove schoolhouse.
Ladies' Aid will be entertained
Saturday afternoon, April 20, at the
Maple Grove schoolhouse.
Bethlehem Luth. Church, Moose Lake
Sunday worship, 8 p. M; Sunday
school, II a. m.
OSCAR L. OLSON, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11
Bremen Township
(Too Late for Last Weekly

(TOO Late Tor Last week.
Miss Blanche Olean of FinIayson, visited
Rose Jirovec over the weekend, return
ing to her home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Philip Brandle visited their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Pince, in St. Paul over the weekend
Mrs. James Mecl and Mrs. Florence Mecl
left for Milwaukee, Wis, Wednesday morn
ing for visit with relatives and friends.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11

First appearance makes a lasting
impression. What does your letter.
head look like to the man at the
other end of the line?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11

The planet Saturn is said to be so
light that, if it could be placed in
water, it would float.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-11

Tulane University, at New Orleans,
is one of the largest universities in
the South.
Evening star., 1940-10-21
In Mrntnrtat11

ENNIS, REV. JAMES E. A tribute of
y @ E. hf g Who OF sssS wsv. RT
years ago today. october 21. 1928.
Days of sadness still come ger me.
Hidden tears so often flow:
Memory keeps YOU always near me.
HIS Ale5n DEToTEp E0u WIFE VII s"ea AND M ADoPTED
s,,Mi MRS. FLORA E. AND LEROY T.
Si s11io sfo13 f l0yRo aRo
died october 21. 1885.
Gone are the footsteps we loved so dear.
os far away v4se }or ssh or speeeh se
But not too far for our thoughts to reach.
Your memory is as fresh today
As in the hour y YOU [4,,l passsd s away, away "
brarse s Of my husband. a ARTHuR IGy}hs dRHER f
who departed this life two years ago to-
day, october 21. 1898.
The rolling stream of life rolls on.
But still the vacant chair
RECALLS, the love. the voice. the smile.
1Sof GWiSn the enc f3 WIG once s, sat thsIe v1n
HULsE, JENNETIE ". In memory Of
my mother, JENNETTE W. HULSE. who
departed this life one year ago today. oc-
tober 81. 1899.
In my, my heart heart 2.I.r, youE memory linsers
There is not day that passes
That do not think Of you.
GARNETT
MALEY. SOPHY. IN sad but loving
memory of our dear mother and grand
mother, SOPHY MALEY, who passed away
one year ago today. october q. 1899.
THE FAMILY.
NIGHTINGALE. LOUISA. In loving re-
I our Who oeaT psgsed medheT avaG tsh
years ago. october 81. 1880.
1t is not death to die.
To leave this weary road:
And with the beloved on high.
To be at home with God.
HER CHILDREN. WILL AND EMMA.
sONNTAG. FRANCES. died october Fl,
1885.
Time does not heal all wounds. ! miss
her more than ever.
HER SON. LISTER,
Evening star., 1940-10-21
George SiIos Krouse
Dies in Kensinqton

George Silas Krouse, 81, died yes
terday at his home on Maple avenue,
Kensington. Md, after a brief illness
Born in Caveton, Md, Mr.. Krouse
spent his early life in Culpeper, Va.
where he was postmaster for a num-
ber of years and at one time was
editor and publisher of the Culpeper
News. In 1880 he came to WASH
ington and established a printing
business, which was taken over by
his son, the late George C. Krouse
on his retirement 10 years ago. A
grandson. Henry George Krouse, now
conducts the business.
Mr.. Krouse had been a resident of
Kensington for almost so years. His
wife was the late Ella Hollingsworth
Krouse
Surviving are two sons. Cassaus
W.. with whom he made his home
John Franklin. also of Kensington
and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at 10 m. at the Warner
E. Pumphrey funeral home. 8424
Georgia avenue, Silver Spring. Burial
will be in Smithsburg, Md.
Evening star., 1940-10-21
Pepco Legion Post Plans
Rites for I. Lee Fletcher

Pepco Post, No. 43, American Le-
gion, will hold a special funeral serv-
ice at 8 pm. tomorrow at the Cham
bers funeral home in Riverdale for
T. Lee Fletcher, 80, a member, who
was killed Saturday night when he
touched 6,000-volt cable. Mr.
Fletcher, who lived in Edmonston,
Md, was a night substation super
visor for the Potomac Electric Power
Co.
A second service will be held at
II I'm. Wednesday at the First Bap-
tist Church in Hyattsville, followed
by burial in Washington Memorial
Park Cemetery with full military
honorS.
Mr.. Fletcher, a native of Wash
ington, served with Battery B. Goth
Coast Artillery, during the World
War, and fought at st. Mihiel and
through the Meuse-Argonne Of
fensive
Surviving are his widow, Mrs Mel
lie Fletcher, and four children, Ade-
laide, Thomas, jr.; Darrell and
Anita.