Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-23

ufOdy IRON MS "Trip tarOugn SOuth La.
kota, where he had been looking for
recruits for the new regiments. He
left this week for St. Paul, after a
short visit.
The newly created position of train
master on the Willmar division of the
Great Northern has been taken by
Charles T. Sewell. The gentleman is
one of the best known passenger con-
ductors on the road.
Nels J. Lund, of Lake Lillian, was
in town Monday. Mr.. Lund has fin
ished his stacking, being among the
first in that locality to do so. The
TRIBUNE acknowledges pleasant and
profitable call. Thanks.
DR.. II. S. Henderson and mother
left last Wednesday for visit at Fox
Lake, Wisconsin. The doctor will
leave from there for Chicago, where
he will locate for the practice of his
profession Of dentistry.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Nelson, Miss
Nellie Griffith and Mr.. Harry Nelson
left Monday for Sioux Falls, where
the latter will spend several weeks un-
dergoing treatment for his eyes. He
will be treated by the eminent special
ist, DR.. Stevenson.
Rev. Drysdale, of New London, Of
ficiated at the Presbyterian church
last Sunday, in the absence Of Rev.
Johnson, who has been spending a
few days with his family at Green
Lake. Rev. Johnson conducted SER
vices at New London.
The book entitled Events Leading
to the Separation of Norway and Den
mark" will be sent postpaid by the
author, P. P. Iverslee, Milan, MINI.
for 45 cents. Those interested in
Scandinavian history will find this
little book very instructive.
LOST-A black plush cape, trim
med with fur, and gray coat, on the
road between Willmar and Kandiyohi
station on the 3rd of July. Finder
will please leave same at the TRIBUNE
Office. There were articles of some
value in pockets of the coat.
Geo. H. Hitchcock, whose home is
in Hanover, New Hampshire, made a
brief visit here Saturday, on his way
east from a visit at Benson and other
points. Mr.. Hitchcock is an attorney,
and with his folks was an early resi-
dent of Willmar, living here in the
'7O's.
Mr.. E. Osterholm, a merchant OF
Chicago, has been spending few
days with his brother, Rev. A. N.
Osterholm of this city, returning last
Monday. They improved the time
while together of driving about the
county enjoying the scenery and coun-
try air.
During last Saturdays electrical
storm lightning struck wheat stacks
for VIM. Henderson,, John Swan and
the renter on James Sanderson's place
and burned the Same. The rest of the
settings were saved. lightning also
struck a tree few rods from the resi-
dence of A. H. Sperry, this place.
A grand harvest thanksgiving meet
ing will be held at A. J. Olson's place,
south of Minnetoga, on Sunday, Aug.
p, commencing at two o'clock p. m.
All Christians are cordially invited to
share in praising the Lord. Rev. J.
johnson will deliyer short sermon,
| and afterwards service of testimony
and praise will be held.
Martin Sorenson has the contract
for grading the ground for the new
base ball park. He had eight teams
at work there yesterday. When com.
pleted the grounds will be as fine a.
any in the Northwest, The boys Of
the ball club are anxious to have the
park completed so as to play some
games there before the season closes.
We have the most complete line o1
Lion Brand strictly pure mixed house
and carriage paint, also full line O
paint brushes, linseed oil, white lead,
dry colors, cementico wall finish, Ply.
mouth binder twine and window glass
We are also agents for the we'll known
American field fence.
13tf OHsBERG, SELvIG & Co.
The people of the village were deep.
ly shocked at the news of the accident
which befell the little son of Rev. Mel
son last week. the particulars of which
are given by our Mamre correspon
dent. The worthy pastor and family
have the sympathy of all in their mis-
fortune. Ernst is a bright little fell
low and is a favorite with those who
know him.
The invitations to the wedding O.
Miss J. Marie Freberg, daughter O.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Freberg of Kandiyo
hi township, to Mr.. William Mas
from Webster, S. Dak., are issued
this week. The ceremony will be per-
formed at the Swedish M. E. church
of Kandiyohi on Tuesday afternoon
Sept. 5th, and a reception will follow
at the BRIDES home.
Pat. Crowley, a resident of Morris
was killed by the lightning in Satur
day's storm. A telegram was re
ceived here notifying relatives in thi,