Willmar tribune., 1899-10-18

Willmar residence property and with
his family locate in Spokane, Wash.
We conversed with some theshermen
the other day who said they had fully
month of threshing yet The rainy
weather has seriously delayed the
work, and the severely cold season
may overtake some localities before
all of the grain is safely in the grana-
ries.
The Ladies Social Union will serve
coffee at the home Of Mrs. Fred Void
on Thursday afternoon of this week,
from to 6, to which all are cordially
invited. A business meeting will be
held at 3 o'clock, to plan for the wint-
er's work, including making arrange
ments for the coming fair.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Cozad oc-
Cured on Wednesday afternoon. The
service was held at the Swedish Mis-
sion church, Rev. John johnson off,
ciating In spite of the very stormy
weather, number of friends were
present with the relatives to pay their
last respects to the deceased. The in
terment was in Fairview cemetery.
Mr.. Joseph G. Nelson, of Willmar,
was united in marriage last Saturday
to Miss Hi]da holland, of Kerkhoven.
The wedding occurred at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P:
Noland, at l0'S0 o'clock a. m., and
was witnessed by relatives and inti-
mate friends of the contracting par
ties. Willmar friends extend hearty
congratulations.
Frank Mcclure, Of Waverly, has
purchased FIVE acres of the Jerry
Leary farm property southwest of the
village, which he will use for garden
ing and poultry raising. The land
brought price of $50 per acre, and
even at this high figure is considered
good investment. Mr. Mcclure will
erect a residence and other necessary
buildings on the property.
Willis on our rounds last week, we
called at the store of the Jones CLOTH
ing Company, and whiletherewas SUR
prised to hear Mr.. Jones speak Scan
dinavian. Sure enough, Mr.. Jones is
a Swede, and "Sma 'anning" at that.
Whoever heard of a "Sma lanning'
by the name of Jones before? Well,
you may find one at the above men,
toned place, and he is jolly good
fellow.
Central Lodge No. 80, K. of P, is
arranging Tor a reception to be tend
cred Knights Harry L. Beckjord and
Geo. A. Smith, the returning soldier
members of the 18th regiment. The
boys were expected here last evening
Or at least in time for holding the re-
ception on Thursday evening. At the
time Of going to press. we were un-
able to learn the exact time of their
arrival.
Chris: Holland, late of the 18th regi-
ment, returned to his home in Willmar
Sunday night, and has been busy
since his arrival shaking hands with
acquaintances. The young man was
a private in Co. L, known as "Mor-
gan's Raiders" and has the usual
amount Of interesting experiences to
relate about the regiments stay in the
Philippines. Chris. Jared pretty we'll
in his soldier life, and is looking fine.
A large delegation of Willmarites,
members Of the Synod congregation,
were in Minneapolis over Sunday, in
attendance at the dedication of the
new Lutheran Seminary at Hamline.
This theological institution was
erected in place of the one burned at
Robbinsdale sometime ago. The dedi-
cation ceremonies, which opened Sat-
urday evening, were attended by a
large number of Lutherans from diff
ferent points in the Northwest.
The weather Of last Sunday was
very unfavorable for a large attend
ance at the meetings held in the inter-
est Of the Y. M. G. A. In the morn
ing, the congregation of the Presby-
terian church was favored with an ex-
cellent address by State Secretary B.
w. Peck, while Assistant Secretary
F. M. Hill gave a good talk to small
congregation at St. Luke's Episcopal
church. The mems meeting in the al
ternoon, which was held in the Bonde
hall, was we'll attended in spite of the
stormy weather. The meeting was
conducted by Mr.. Peck, and was of an
evangelistic nature. A spirited Cos
pei song service was held. Mr.. Peck
chose for his address the topic, "a
Personal Question:" which embodied
strong appeal to the men present,
and was listened to with rapt atten-
tiOn. The union service in the even
ing was unfortunately very poorly at
tended owing to the heavy rain storm
| which prevailed. A brief address was
made by Mr.. Peck.
Toy. N. c. A. Members