Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-05-26
General 9. W. Erickson and staff, left
for MoscOya the 18th inst. :. IT. H.. =. -

General 9. W. Erickson and STAFF, left
for Moscova the 18th inst. ii ~:ss~,... .ee:....
During the month of April not less
than 1,514,856 liter of whiskey was sold
by the different distileries. III a..
The new harbor of Stockholm, located
between the suspension bridge and
"eldquarnen" will in the near future be
completed.
Rev. M. G. Flygare has been selected
''pastor primarium'' of Stockholm, as
successor to DR.. Fehr, who recently re-
signed from the position.
An italian orchestra consisting of SO
pieces, under the leadership of Director
Lorenzo Pupillo, is the present attrac-
ton at "Bern's salong.'''
A pleasant surprise was rendered
Representative A. Hedin at his 10th
birthday. A number of societies and
| corporations were present en- masse, and
the affair was most pleasing.
During the recent session of the riks-
dag a resolution was passed to the effect
that 1871 100000 crowns be applied for
defense improvements on Fort Oscar
Fredriksborg on Vaxholmen.
Henry Baur, the noted French critic
and author, will spend the summer in
Sweden. During his sojourn in this
country he will devote his time espec-
tally to the study of Scandinavian lit.
erature.
The steamer which will be used by
M. Andree and company during the
contemplated polar expedition, was con-
structed at "Stockholm's varg" in 1889.
The boat contains all modern conven-
fences and has been especially renovated
for the intended expedition.
| Sundsval.
A ladies seminary will be erected in
Stromstad in the near future, and the
course at the local high school will be
extended by an additional two years.
The lumber exports of Sundsvan are
at present booming. More lumber has
been shipped this year than during any
previous one. The prices are on the in.
crease and the demand for the excellent
sundsvall lumber is unusually large.
P. Johansson, a medical student, re.
Gently committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head with revolver.
Johansson was a tutor in the family of
the state inspector of Torpshammar and
his rash act has caused considerable
comment in the peaceful burg.
An electric plant will be constructed
at Lulea in the near future, which will
cost 100000.
A portion of the nations feet will be
"on parade" at the industrial exposition
at Malmo in the latter part of the
month.
L. Walden, G.. Olson, T. Ingemanson
and E. Peterson, all of Malmo, were
drowned while out boatriding in the
Limhaum harbor. They were all young
men and their untimely death has ex.
cited the grief and sympathy of the en-
tire city.
| Gottenborg.
A bonus Of 512,0 900 crowns has been
raised for the contemplated railroad be.
tween Skara and Gottenborg.
A sum of 5000 crowns has been do.
mated to the Christian Young Ladies
society Of Gottenborg in memory Of
Mrs. Carl Wik.
A monument valued at 800 crowns
has been erected in memory Of A.
Krook, the first president Of the united
trades unions of this city.
Emil Hagberg, Swedish architect Of
Berlin, has won the first prize-2,00(
crowns-at a recent contest held in that
city. Out Of 80 drawings for contem
plated hospital in Frieburg at Baden
Mr.. Hagberg's plans won the first price
and the highest comment from thu
judges,