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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
GREAT NORTHERN Improvements.
An Apparently Well Founded Rumor
that Extensive Improvements will
be Made in the WiiImar Yards.

The Great Northern Railway COM
pany is negotiating for the p" -chase
OF additional ground on the east end
OF their yards at Willmar. The land
in question is about IA acres on north
side of the right-of-way. 1t is re-
ported that the plans of the company
are for the immediate erection of a
large new round house and additional
racks, and that the work will begin
as soon as title has been secured to
the necessary real estate.
The plans of the company a year
ago, when the new coal shed was
erected in the east end, were said to
include forty-st round-house and
number of new tracks. Some grad
ing was done, but the work rested
there. The rumor says now that the
ground has been gone over by the off,
cials of the road and the plans have
been approved. If the report is we'll
founded we may expect to see large
crew at work in the course of a week
or two.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
NAM RE-.

nuSs -
Harvesting is nearly done and stack
ing and threshing will soon be in full
blast.
Carl Erickson returned home from
Minneapolis last week to assist in
harvesting.
Charlie Akerson left for Graceville
Tuesday, where he will work with a
threshing machine.
Mrs. Swenson and daughter, of
Ringo Lake, visited with Jonas John
sons last Sunday.
Quite large number of our people
went on the excursion to Duluth last
Saturday. They all report being we'll
pleased with their outing.
Carl Broberg was out on hiking
trip Sunday, Whether he was out for
pleasure or something more serious
we do not know.
Albert Hallquist was in Willmar
Sunday.
Some of our farmers are contemplate
ing threshing their grain in shock
this year. There is some talk of be-
ginning next week if the weather con-
tinues favorable.
L. Peterson, of Milbank, S. Dakota,
came up last Tuesday to look after
his farm here and assist through har-
vest.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
Another Law Office at WiIImar.

Benjamin Castberg, wife and child
are at the Merchants hotel. Mr.. Cast
berg has studied law ut the University,
and for two or three years has also
studied in the office of Jno. W. Arc
tander, Esq, the we'll known lawyer,
and has come to this city to open a
law Office. It is understood that he
has not severed his connections with
his former tutor, whom Mr.. Castberg
considers the ablest lawyer in Mime
sofa. BY certain agreement it is ar
ranged that in all cases of great i'm
portance which come into the hands of
Mr.. Castberg he will be in position to
take advantage of the Judgment and
experience of Mr.. Arctander, who in
all such cases will appear "of coun-
sell" Mr.. Castberg was born in the
old city of Skien in Norway, and emf
grated to America atthe age of six
teen. He has opened his law Office in
the Mike son block, where he greatly
appreciates to show ga bit of Nor
way'' to those who call upon him.
X"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09

When volunteers have been needed
to defend the country's flag and honor
in the past, it was customary to ap-
peal to the patriotism of the people,
but in order to gain recruits for the
present war of conquest in the Philip
pines it has become necessary to ap-
peal to the money-making instincts of
the prospective subjects for enlistment.
The tory newspapers of Minnesota are
publishing column circular setting
forth the advantages which recruit
will have in s'getting in on the ground
floor" when the war Is over. The ar
ticle in question frankly admits that
most of the recent enlistments have
been made with merceuary motives.
When the war against the American
colonies became 50 unpopular il Eng
land that soldiers could not be enlis-
ted, King George hired Hessians to do
his killing. Now, the Benson Times
may make the application, when the
editor recovers from his nervous
shock. 3...,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
A Big Real Estate Deal.

One OF the largest and most import
ant real estate deals in the county has
just come to light. The Peter J. Dale
farm lying northeast of Willmar, one
OF the largest and best farms in the
county, is the land sold.
The Kandiyohi County Bank having
large interests in the farm, purchased
Mr.. Dale's equity. The farm was al
together too large to be managed with
economy and the bank divided it &C.
cordlng to the natural lay of the land.
D. N. Tallman purchased the south
half of section one containing the
plantation and buildings. It is a
beautiful farm and Mr.. Tallman will
stock it and make it a model farm for
diversified farming. Andrew Larson
purchased the north half of section
one and that portion of the timber ly-
ing east of the creek. L. O. Thorpe
purchased that portion west of the
creek in section two.
While the purchase price was above
$50, 0O0.OO the purchasers feel that they
haze a valuable property and the
bank was able to fully realize all It's
claims against the land, including in
terest and taxes paid, and Mr.. Dale
has nice sum for his equity.
Mr.. Dale has so long been identified
with this community and it's advance
ment that he concluded to remain
here. He has bought nice residence
property in Willmar and will take life
easv haroa ftor "A ro,,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
a BIG COUNTY SEAT FIGHT.
People Asked to Get Out Of Bed to
Sign Petitions.

Wednesday morning was indeed a
busy time in Renville county. Not
withstanding it was right in the middle
OF harvest and most everyone wanted
all the rest he could get, none seemed
put out or out of humor when the Bird
Island people routed them out of their
slumbers about one O'Clock to sign
the petition to move the county seat to
Bird Island. They wanted to sign
and after doing their duty, no doubt
slept sweetly until morning, while the
busy circulators let no grass grow un-
der their feet but hurried on to others.
Soon after daylight Bird Island had
their petition with 274S names. 1865
names are enough for a petition, so
we have good, strong petition. All
this while Olivia was far from being
idle but, on the contrary, were work.
ing hard to get signers for their petit
tion.
II the commissioners order an elec-
tion, which they undoubtedly will, the
county seat fight will be practically
ended, for Bird Island will secure full
ly 80 per cent Of the votes cast. We
do not hesitate in saying this as the
situation is we'll known, and so far
during this county seat fight the Un-
ion predictions have come true. We
do not wish to say this as a boast but
simply to show that we are not trying
to deceive and are doing our work
fairly and honestly. y.-Renville County
Union.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
HARR RIsoN.

Aug. b.
Harvesting is nearly completed in
this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krause and children,
OF New London, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Barber, last Sun
day.
Miss Tillie Linderman returned to
her home last week, after a few weeks
visit with friends and relatives in this
vicinity.
Herman Johnson, of Irving, is work.
ing for the Dahl brothers.
sigvald Olson recently purchased a
new Mccormick harvester and last
week he had a runaway damaging the
binder considerably.
Ole Anderson spent a few days last
week with relatives in Willmar.
Roscoe Abbott, of Irving, spent last
Sunday at Granville Abbott's. 20. ..,.
Milton Courtright, of Spicer, was in
this locality last Sunday.
James Tagert was in Willmar last
week.
Miss Josie and Ed. and Theodore
Pagel left last Wednesday for Ray
mOnd.
We noticed that the Fahlun and
Ringville correspondents were the
only ones that found time to write
any news last week. We suppose it
was on account of the busy harvest.
The merry whistle of the threshing
machine will soon be heard again.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
Real Estate Transfers,

FAHLUN.
Aug IA. E. Rice to Aug Lindblad,
south half OF lot 2, section II; con-
WHITEFlELD.
Aug. 3-Edward G.. Gale to VIM.
BOtesOn-nOrth half Of the north
west quarter OfsectiOn I; consider
alton. n.................. .............. 500. 90
Aug. 4-Olof r. Berkness to Car;
Henning-east half of section 81
coHs1ueraIlOn ....................... 4,4SO W
g.. WILLMAR.
AYE; GgaSle SnNelz P hasson. @ama ct al: to
quarter of section 33; east half of
the northeast quarter of section
81; consideration. on............. 4,400. 90
NEW LONDON.
Aug. 2-JOhn Guam to Anna Hanson
northwest quarter of section 2,
northeast quarter Of the northeast
quarter of section q; consideration 240O
Aug. IS. H. Adams to Archie Noble
part OF lot g. section 81, 375 acres;
conSluefaIlOn. ......................... 5000
BURBANK
Aug. 5-Philip Gilbert to Mary A.
LarsOn-sOutheast quarter of the
south quarter of section IS; con-
slderatlOn. ............. -. ........ 81 90
Aug; s-Gardner S. Howe to John
%. Dehlbom-northeast quarter of
the northeast quarter Of section
50; consideration...... 235.O0
VILLAGE OF RAYMOND.
Aug 3-James Quirk to Nettie
Haima-lot s, block 6; considera-
tion............ ..... ...........:. 5000
VILLAGE OF WILLMAR.
Aug. 3-W. DeLaHunt to John S.
Robbins-iots 3 and !, Highland
addition; considerations. .. $1,000
Aug. Laura A. Coe to Edward G.
HOffman-lOt4 and north half of
lot 5, block 81: consideration ... 10000
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
The Ladies Play Ball.

ln spite OF the threatening weather,
large crowd turned out yesterday
afternoon to see the game of ball be-
tween the ''Boston Bloomers" and the
home team. The novelty of seeing
the ladies play was taken advantage
OF by a number who would not other
wise attend a ball game. The dia-
mond was fenced in by a large can
vas enclosure and seats were reserved
for those wishing to comfortably wit
ness the game. 1t opened at three
O'Clock and promised at the start to
be an interesting one. The ladies
conducted themselves very creditably
on the diamond, and showed the spec
tators that they knew how to handle
a ball. Their playing at times was
heartily applauded, especially the
batting and some good catches. The
pitcher held her own very we'll and
tossed good ball. Several very anus
ing plays were witnessed as the game
progressed, and in some instances the
ladies gave the boys rather close
chase: However, in spite, of their
best efforts, it was apparent that the
boys were too much for them, and the
game resulted in a victory for Will
mar by score of % to 4.
The ladies travel in a special coach
fitted up with all modern conveniences,
and with their manager, Mr.. Need
ham, enjoy the comforts of home in
the car. They left from here for St.
Cloud, where they expect to play to-
day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
A WRECK IN THE YARD.
A Large Engine is Ditched Through a
Defective Rail. The Crew
Escaped All Injury.

A wreck occurred in the railroad
yard last Thursday, which fortunately
did not result more seriously than the
overturning Of an engine and smash
up Of couple Of cars.
Freight train No. IL, with John Co.'S
tello, Jr., as conductor, due here at
2:l5 p. m., pulled in from the west
about a couple Of hours late. The
train proceeded in on track No. 5,
and was going through the yard at
a rate OF between six and eight
miles an hour when it jumped
the frog directly north of the
water tank, overturning the rail. The
engine, tender and couple of cars
were ditched, the ground being plowed
up for several feet. The engine, No.
52l, was in charge of.Al. Palm, with
Geo. Rothwell as fireman. Hostler
Will Nelson and helper had jumped
on when at the west end lead switch,
and all four were on when the accident
happened. It was a., barrow escape
for them. Engineer Palm jumped out
of the cab window on the right hand
side, and the other occupants managed
to climb off just before the engine
tipped over. brakeman Will Cush-
ing was on one of the head end box
cars, and also escaped by jumping.
Luckily no one was hurt. Had the
train been running at a higher rate of
speed there Is no telling what the re-
suit might have been.
The wrecked engine was ten
wheeler known as ''hog." A crew
was set at work Immediately after
the accident. In the morning a
wrecking train from St. Cloud CON-
menced the work of clearing the track,
and steam wrecker finally got the
engine on its feet at noon. The wreck
was cleared by night, large crowd
witnessing the steam wrecker at work
during the day. The engine and cars
were taken to the St. Paul shops Sat-
urday night for repairs.
No blame is attached to the train
hands, the sole responsibility for the
wreck lying with the rails which formed
the frog. !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
Ice Cream Social.

The Swedish Mission Friends will
sell ice cream and cake on the lots of
Photographer Forsberg, opposite the
Opera house, next Friday eveing,
August IL, from O'Clock throughout
the evening. Good music, speeches,
etc., will be given. The proceeds
will go towards repairing the Swedish
Mission church.. All are cordially in
vited to attend. Price, 10 cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
A List Of the Teachers Who Attended
the Examinations at WilImar.

Under the new law, all teachers who
had not taught five years were obliged
to take the examination at Willma1
Monday and Tuesday. The dates for
the examinatio were uniform through
out the state. The following is a list
OF the names of those who took the ex.
animation at Willmar:
George G. Haines, Willmar.
Pauline Sampson, Willmar.
Emma Johanna Paulson, Sunburg.
Mabel L. N. johnson, Kandiyohi.
Olivia S. Shipstead, Belgrade.
Ellen j. Shipstead, Belgrade.
Hilda A. Broberg, Atwater.
Alma NJ. Sager, Atw ater.
Christine Elgeross, Willmar.
Emma Ramstad, West Lake.
Mary Mold, Kandiyohi.
Jonette Thorpe, Wil]mar.
Albert J. Johnson, Willmar.
Betsey r. Holgerson, Irving.
Christine Nelson, New London.
Edna A. Peterson, Kandiyohi.
Martha Moss, Willmar.
Emma Peterson, Willmar.
Ellen S. Skutle, Willmar.
Helen Cederstrom, Kandiyohi.
Margaret Lawler, Kandiyohi.
Q. G. Kambestad, West Lake.
Henry G.. Hanson, Willmar.
M abel G. Rodlun, Willmar.
Minerva Hall, Atwater.
Amanda Mold, Kandiyohi.
Lydia G.. Norman, Kandiyohi.
Nellie G. Mattson, Kandiyohi.
Christine Erickson, Atwater.
Jennie Embertson, Grue.
Edith E. Quist, Atwater.
Florence L. Dahl, Atwater.
Anna E. T. Hedeen, Atwater.
Esther w. E.. Anderson, Atwater.
John P. Archer, Murdock.
Mamie b. Lawler, Kandiyohi.
Mabel Anderson, Kandiyohi.
{. Q. Page, Raymond.
T: 0. Gilbertson, Willmar.
Christian Rosenmeier, Lake Lillian.
VIM. Il. Alwine, New London.
Roy Haskins, Irving.
Eda Day, Ra ymond.
Agnes Hillstrom, Colfax.
Walter H. Quist, Atwater.
Hannah Peterson, Pennock.
Theodore Linn, Lake Lillian.
Axel &. Barnstedt, Svea.
Hilda J: Erickson, Grue.
Selma A. Erickson, New London.
Lena Slattum, Norway Lake.
Viola Howard, Spicer.
May Morgan, New London.
Hannah I. Hong, Willmar.
Ida Walby, Norway Lake.
Leonore Pelkey, Hawick.
Annie Nelson, Raymond.
Josephine w. Peterson, Atwater.
Inga D. Hong, Willmar.
Mary T. Keefe, Atwater.
Alma H. Bitterness, West Lake.
Ellen Nygren, Willmar.
Belle Hande, Norway Lake.
Lydia J. Altman, Atwater.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
"craduation" Postponed,

Hon. Henry Feig writes the Repub-
lican Gazette that his promised in
stallment of criticism of Grue, Nelson,
Lind, Lawson, ct al. will not be forth
coming until the next issue of this
paper. Owing to the pressure of farm
work and the fact. that he was obliged
to be away from home for day, he
was unable to get the article ready
for this week. Gazette. -"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
4 Book Of tho Dog.

We have received from the Asso-
ciated Fanciers, 400 N. Third St.,
Philadelphia, Pa, q copy of their
Dog Buyers Guide. 1t contains q
finely executed colored frontispiece;
well drawn engravings of nearly every
breed of dog, and all kinds of dog
furnishing goods. We should ju dge
that the book has cost q great deal
more to produce than the price asked
-l5 cents-and we would advise all of
ourreaders, who are interested in dogs,
to send for the book.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
WiIlmar Market Report

corrected every Tuesday afternoon
by ANTON SUNDBERG, dealer in Flour,
Feed, Fruit and Vegetables.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
Advertised! ! l letters. 7:
= Willmar, MINI, August, 49,,
Anderson, Mr.. Peter ,=,55 ...

Davis, J. B. .;...<:Z =, :. E.
Enright, NJ. J .. ~ s.:. ,&:**.,
Field, Mr.N !. q. AZ. s. .,< !,
Crimes, Miss Celia J.
Johnson, Mr.. H j.. is y, =. "a: "a: !
LEOPOLD, Miss Rosie ~. " y.
Losinger, Mrs. & e.
n oltmier, Miss Sarah ,.53 :
Peck, Mr.. 81. 5s.5.s
G. A. BIRCH. P. M.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09

Teachers! Do not send abroad for
printed souvenir cards before Won
have seen what the TRIBUNE can do
for you in that line. ..- u
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09
DIED..
rT

ERICKSON-Onh her twenty-third birthday,
Aug. 4th. 1899, at 2:3O O'clock D. m :. after
a,nnhg; 1onhg ill1ess, % Mis- Hannah Erickson.
ut her home in town of1New London.
The death OF Hannah was not unex-
pected. 1t came as relief to her,
after long months of patient suffering.
Before she contr acted the fatal disease
she was robust and the picture of
health, but the terrible m alady wasted
the body away, until the spirit de-
parted. The surviving members of
the sorely afflicted family command
the deepest sympathy of the COM
munity. The funeral occurred Sun
day morning. Mr.. Henry Lindgren
conducted services at the residence.
The remains were thereupon taken to
the Swedish Lutheran church at New
London where Rev. e. J. Collin
preached the funeral sermon. The in
terment took place in the adjoining
Lebanon cemetery.
Hannah was good and noble girl
and she died a Christian. She had
eaten of the bread of life, and her
spirit triumphed over death. Her
parting wish is expressed in the words
OF the following stanza, of song
which was a favorite with her during
the last months:
''Vill du m6ta mig hos Jesus
Hemma min FAders land?
Far jag der vid lifvets k;illa
Taga dig ocksa hand?
Andra winner skola mijta
Mig med valkomsthe elsning k;r.
Der de gyllne harpor klinga.
Sag mig, far jag Sc dig der?
ia, deruppe hos var Jesus,
Vid den flOden at kristall
Will jag SO dig, ia, hos Jesus
Du en- gang mig m0ta skall,"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09

i i DR. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Offc
III Mikkelson block, Willmar. 22'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09

Old papers Tor sale SC this ONCE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-08-09

ERICKSON-On her twenty-third birthday,
Aug. 4th: 1899. at 2:30 O'Clock p. m after
long illness, Miss Hannah Erickson.
ut her home in town of.NeW London.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-18
Firemens' Meeting.

chief Clarke in the chair. Min
ules OF last meeting read and ap
proved. Mr. Grover for commitle ct
III Janltor WORK reported that 1t
had Mr. Tyson clean up the engine
and had placed box with key III
IL on enYinehouse door; report ac-
cepteu, committee discharged.
Nlr Grover also reported Tor com
nlllte to ASK the town commits
SlOliero TO locate the cIetern at the
lntersectl:.n ol Bennett street and
Ienn. avenue, that the commits
olOnero leluoeu To grant The petl
llon; report accepted. Y 5 Brew
er rep rleu Tor committee on ell.
lerlalnlnenl that they had assign
eu the parts lor the play TO be CIV
eli Cnrlsl mas afternoon and eNen-
lnS AND would nave Il rehearsal
next week. Mr.. Iorbert reported
llat there would I've d poverty SO
clal' al CIarke'o hall me z3ru Tor
tue benent OF the department; par
llcularS Ill invitations.
The names OF IL Hall, Carson
SewelI, Neal Scarboro and Alex
Shaw were presented and unanl-
nousl y elected dis members.
Voted that Mr.. Culp be I, com
mllee OF one To ascertain the cost
y. 4 fire alarm whistle. Voted
that Allen Hall, II Il Culp and |
l. Hamlln procure a saw and place
1t III poslll, Ii to be used Temporal
rlly Tor alarms and to call mem
bers together. Fire alarms quick
stroke and all meetings slow stroke
Voted to call the roll at close OF
all meetings and at each drill CT
fire. Vo ed that Mr. Culp procure
a Yale lock and sufficient keys So
that each member may have a key
to engine house. Voted that the
treasurer furnish Mr.. Culp with
the necessary funds TO purchase
the same.
Alter some discussion it was vo
ted that the seniority of the cap
tains should be in the following
order: l. Hamlin, Q + Grover,
W d Bruhn, and H O Parker.
Meeting adjourned and enjoyed
a short entertainment consisting of
instrumental music and readings.
The following amendment to ar
ticle 3 OF the constitution was off,
cred to be voted on next regular
The officers of this de-
partment shall consist OF a chief.
assistant chief, four captains, first
and second lieut.. Of each company
and secretary and treasurer.
Signed M N Sugg, | L Hamlin,
Fl r Culp.
|. L HAML1N, Sec.
4 \
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-18
500 REWARD, 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that
science has been able cure in all its
stages and that is Catarrh. II ,ll's
Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being consti-
tutlonal disease, requires consti-
tutional treatment. HALLS Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting
directl v upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying the found ,tion OF the
disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the con
stitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curative
powers, that thew offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send tor list of test.
imonials.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-18

For destroying the Spanish
fleet in Manila Bay a bounty
award of 1882, 800 has been
asked of the court of claims
on behalf of the officers and
men of the victorious squad
ron. This eXtravagant esti-
mate-more than twice as
much as had been generally
anticipated-has been arrived
at by the claimants attorneys
through the device of count
ing the Spanish forts at the
entrance of the bay and at
Cavite and Manila, and also
the mines and torpeaoes I'M
der the waters OF the bay, as
portions,Of the effective force
with which comparison of the
Federal ships must be made
under the law. If such a
contention should be admit
ted by the Court the forth
coming claims for bounties of
the officers and men of Rear
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
would be swollen to almost
monumental proportions.