Adolph Majxner Obituary, Olivia Times, 12-19-1918
Adolph
Majxner, born in Kingman, Renville county Novemberm19, 1894, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Majxner of Olivia and was 24 years, 10 months and 10 days old at
the time of his death. Died of pneumonia, September 28, 1918 in France. He left
Olivia to join the colors July 25, 1918, being stationed for a time at Camp
Wadsworth, S.C. and later moved to Camp Stuart, WA., a short time later going
over sea.
The
deceased was a young man of splendid character and was well thought of by all
his acquaintances. In company with his brother Frank he worked the home farm in
Kingman since their parents moved to town four years ago, and in that
community, as well as in Olivia, his death is mourned by all who knew him.
He
sleeps in a soldier’s grave in France where he died that the great cause of
world freedom might live. He leaves besides his parents, five brothers and six
sisters as follows:
Joseph
Majxner, Minneapolis; Frank, James, Edward and Emil of this place; Mrs. Jos
Brtek, Winfield; Mrs. R. R. Dicklow, Renville; Mrs. Frank B. Schanil, Kingman;
Mrs. Aug Kahle and the Misses Josie and Lillian of Olivia. To the bereaved
relatives the sympathy of the community, is extended.
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Raymond Mantel, Fairfax Standard, 12-19-1918
August 7, 1892 – October 17, 1918
Wounded in France
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mantel received a message from the War Department Monday that their son Raymond was severely wounded while in action in France. The telegram stated that Raymond received his wound October 17, and while no further word has been received it is feared that the injury has proved fatal. While the news of the injury casts a deep sorrow over the father and mother, and they have grave fears for his present safety, at the same time they feel that even if the worst has happened that it has been a sacrifice for a most worthy cause, and for the safety and honor of their country. Mrs. Mantel says that she felt that her boy should do what he could, and that she had been proud to know that he was offering the best in him for his country.
Early in the war Raymond offered to enlist, but at the time failed to pass the medical examination. Later, last June, he was drafted, entering the service from Montana, where he had taken up a homestead. He at first went to Camp Lewis, Washington, then to Camp Cairo, California, and to Camp Mills, New York August 5, Soon after this he proceeded to France, from where he wrote home in September, which is the last letter his parents have had from him.
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Fourth Liberty Loan Bond Flag, Bird Island Union, 12-19-1918
Our Flag Contains Twelve Stars, What Does Yours Contain?
Tim Hurley came into the office on Saturday forenoon with a broad smile on his face, and something wrapped up in a late issue of the Bird Island Union tucked away under one arm. We met him face to face and Tim said never a word, but just smiled – that was all. We knew something was going to happen pretty soon, so we remarked, “What’s on your mind Tim?” Then we began to imagine a whole lot of things. Perhaps it was a Xmas turkey for ye editor, (such accidents have been known to happen) or a clean office towel, or a thousand and one things an editor ought to have that he is short of. After we had held our breath for about ten minutes or less, he succeeded in removing the newspaper and unfolded a handsome Liberty Loan Service Flag, three by four and one-half feet, which contained twelve blue stars on a white background and showed us a letter he had just received from County Chairman F. G. Nellermoe, (Tim is naturally a little sensitive, you know and we promised not to print the letter, and must keep our word) but we are going to away the most of it, so here it is:
“In appreciation of the splendid showing made by your village in the 4th Liberty Loan Bond Sale, your Government herewith presents to your village its 4th Liberty Loan Bond Service Flag, This time dollars of over subscriptions do not count, as to the stars in Flag, but the percentage of distribution per capita of population in village, as figures on file with Federal Office at Minneapolis, is used as basis for allotment of stars in these flags. Your village commands 12 stars in its flag, which is a very nice showing upon its patriotism and loyalty to our Government. This flag is the property of your village, you will know where to place it, or to whom it should be turned over to.”
He said he was going to place the flag in the Drug Store window where all could see it, as all had an interest in it, and all are proud of it. The flag will have good care and will no doubt be in existence for generations to come. We congratulate the local chairman and his corps of workers upon the outcome of their labors in the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive.
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Adolph Majxner, Olivia Times, 12-19-1918
Adolph Majxner Obituary, Olivia Times, 12-19-1918
Adolph Majxner, born in Kingman, Renville county Novemberm19, 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Majxner of Olivia and was 24 years, 10 months and 10 days old at the time of his death. Died of pneumonia, September 28, 1918 in France. He left Olivia to join the colors July 25, 1918, being stationed for a time at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. and later moved to Camp Stuart, WA., a short time later going over sea.
The deceased was a young man of splendid character and was well thought of by all his acquaintances. In company with his brother Frank he worked the home farm in Kingman since their parents moved to town four years ago, and in that community, as well as in Olivia, his death is mourned by all who knew him.
He sleeps in a soldier’s grave in France where he died that the great cause of world freedom might live. He leaves besides his parents, five brothers and six sisters as follows:
Joseph Majxner, Minneapolis; Frank, James, Edward and Emil of this place; Mrs. Jos Brtek, Winfield; Mrs. R. R. Dicklow, Renville; Mrs. Frank B. Schanil, Kingman; Mrs. Aug Kahle and the Misses Josie and Lillian of Olivia. To the bereaved relatives the sympathy of the community, is extended.
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Soldier Boy Dies in England, Renville County Journal, December 6, 1918
May 9, 1892 – December 1918
Arthur Mahlum, of Hawk Creek, Succumb to Pneumonia in Base Hospital at Romsey, Englanddie at the Base Hospital at that place.
A telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Mahlum on Saturday, stating that their son, Private Arthur Leonard Mahlum died of Bronchial-pneumonia in a Base hospital at Romsey, England, Oct. 6th, 1918.
Arthur Leonard Mahlum was born in the Township of Hawk Creek on May 9th, 1892, thus being 26 years, 4 months and 27 days old at the time of his death.
He received his education in the country school. On June 24th, 1918, he answered his country’s call being first stationed at Camp Grant, Ill., then at Camp Robinson, Sparta, Wis., and layer at Camp Mills, New York. In September he left for overseas and was stationed at Romsey, England. Here he was suddenly taken sick and after a few days
This sad and unexpected message came as a hard stroke upon the parents, brothers, and sister of the departed as well as upon all the many relatives and friends. Besides the parents, Arthur leaves a sister Clara, and three brothers, Gilbert, Ole and Edwin, to mourn his loss. The entire community joins in sympathy with the bereaved family.
Editor’s Note: There isn’t a set date of his death in our records. I believe it has to be October or November, not December, as the newspaper is dated December 6.
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A Letter from Albert Lussenhop, Morton Enterprise, December 6, 1918
May 6, 1898 – March 20, 1961
Somewhere in France, Oct. 22, 1918
Dear sister Bertha,
I am receiving your letters right along now and just so they keep coming I will be all right. Your last letter which I received was dated Sept. 25th. It sure seems nice to get them, after being without so long.
Haven’t had much time to write lately, as I have been so busy. Had to run a motorcycle the last three or four days for a captain with a side car. Drove it in the rain one day, almost all day long, and believe me I was wet that night. It has been raining every day here for a long time.
I am well and feeling fine every day. This letter isn’t very long, but will write again in a few days.
Your brother, Albert. C.W.S. 28th Div. Hdq. APO 744 A.E.F.
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