Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-29
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.

Denau OF inc foreign missions OF the
observation-disclosures during August.
Danish applications for participation
in the Stockholm exhibition are coming
in by the dozens. and from present indi-
cations Denmark will put up great
exhibit
Rev. G. J. Sandeberg, one of the
missionaries of the Svenska ssFoster-
landsstiftelsen," has now formally
taken charge of the German Swedish
mission school at Schiali.
At the international arts exhibition
recently held in this city, Artists G.
Won Rosen, A. L. Zorn, B. Liljeiors, J.
Josephsson and the sculptor, c. Aker-
man, received gold medals.
Hogberg, the noted Swedish archi-
tect Of Berlin, was among So successful
applicants for providing plans for the
national museum to be built at the
above mentioned city at a cost Of 10000
crowns.
Captain Carl Gottfried Schagerstrom,
a well known gentleman of this city,
died in Matadi, in the Congo state,
Aug. Z. The captains home was in
Vermland, where he is incurred by
nosts of friends and relatives.
"Stories from the times of Charles
XII" story which is being written at
the present time by Werner Won Held
enstam,' promises we'll to strike the
Swedish fancy. Herr Heidenstam has
already sold the first edition for $4,000
crowns.
About so persons had recently gath
| cred at Ostermahus ''kallare'' where a
wedding was to be celebrated. The
minutes grew long aud the little con-
tingent was finally informed that both
the bride and the bridegroom were in
Jail. The bride is accused of having
| stolen {, 100 crowns, half of which she
had given her intended. The authori-
ties had already Swallowed the clever
couple, however, and their case is under
consideration in the police court
The "Neue Freie Presse'' in it's recent
comment regarding Andree's unsuccess-
full attempt, says: professor Andree's
attempt at reaching the north pole in a
balloon is too daring and sacrificing to
be spoken of as a nonpracticable and
foolhardy attempt. The balloon is a
| most scientific invention and had the
! winds been favorable and had the ap-
| prentices which Mr.. Andree engaged
been men of experience, there is no
doubt that a start could have been
made. Andree's declaration of again
making the attempt only adds to the
firmness of the character Of this noble
aeronaut and SCIENTIST
Gottenbore.
The Morgon-Posten Of this CITY will
again be published after Oct. l.
The herring season is now open and
large quantities are daily sold in this
city.
Another immense torpedo boat will
be built at Lindhohnen near this city at
cost of 1871, 800 CROWNS.
P. Andreasson of Tunge has been
elected representative to the "Riksdag"
by the Finland domsaga'' with ma
jority of 200 votes.
Karin Torngren, an l1-year-old girl,
was recently the recipient of a beautiful
silver medal from the ''Djurskyddsfore-
ming" of this city.
Schooners "Capella'' and "Vega" ar
rived at Sandeford a few days ago with
cargo of $3.50 seals. The entire cargo
will arrive in the city during the pres
ent week.
Hudiksvall.
Tho 1rI;oI l,o1o ,rooo,,+11,
occurred have done great injury to gar
den stuff in this neighborhood.
Rev L. 0. J. Soderhohn, formerly of
this city, has been appointed by his
majesty, Oscar II, pastor of the First
Swedish church at Paris, France.
Christina Sand of Undersyik recently
committed suicide by hanging herself
to tree in wood not far distant from
her own home. Her body was not found
until week after the hanging occurred.
Anders Lindahl, prominent cycle
manufacturer of this city, has rented
the falls near Forsa for period Of 10
years. Mr.. Lindahl contemplates run
ming large water motor in connection
with his factory.
Rev. Lars Fredborg and wife of
Delsbo celebrated their silver wedding
Sept. 2, in the presence of a large num-
Der of friends and relatives. The poor
OF the community were all fed at the
residence Of the pastor on this occasion,
and general good feeling rested over
the entire gathering.
Soderha1nn.
Johan Johansson of Bollnas has re-
fused denomination to the ''riksdag"
from ''Helsinglands Venstra Domsaga. :"
Captain H. NJ. Trap, who, during
the last few years has made his home in
the Netherlands, has returned to this
city, where he contemplates spending
the remainder of his life. Mr.. Trapp
was for number Of years captain of
the schooner SELMA
About week ago occurred one of the
saddest accidents ever recorded in the
history of the community. Professor
Prayitz and wife, who are principals at
al institution for deaf and dumb at
Bollnas, were, together with their
pupils, enjoying a steamboat excursion
on Lake Varpen when the boat was
suddenly capsized and all thrown into
the water. Eighteen Of these, including
Mrs. Prayitz, were drowned. Three of
them were resuscitated after several
hours Of vigorous treatment. All Of
the drowned ones are girls, the boys
having walked around the lake in order
TO reach Gullhamn Island, where the