Willmar tribune., 1900-03-07

Rev W., F. Beaman of Western
China will give a free illustrated talk
on China in the Swedish Baptist
church, Monday evening, March L.,
at 1880 p m. In his illustrated lect-
ure he will throw upon the screen about
100 views of China. All are invited
to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave A. Erixon
have moved to Willmar from their
late home in Irving, where Mr.. Erixon
has just closed a successful term of
school. They will occupy the old
Burr residence on Litchfeld avenue
Mr.. Erixon will resume his former
position as state agent for the F. A..
Davis Company.
J. G. Forsberg will become a resi-
dent of Sioux Falls. S. D., having
purchased an interest in photograph
gallery there. Mr.. Forsb berg enjoys
the reputation of being an excellent
artist, having followed that profess
sion here lor the past twenty years.
We bespeak for him q good business
in his new location.
j. E. Bowker, state agent for the
Guaranty Savings and Loan Associa-
tion Of Minneapolis, has been in the
village the past week. A local branch
Of the association has been organized
here. Among those interested are
Messrs. W. T. Markhus. M. W. Spi-
Ger, and L. O Thorpe. Mr.. .Markhus
is the local secretary.
The Bethany Society of the Free
Lutheran church served good supper
in the Bonde hall Friday evening to a
large crowd. The receipts of the even
ing from both the supper and sale of
fancy articles amounted to about a
hundred dollars. Interesting ad-
dresses were made by Rev. Strand and
Student Fosse, the latter also furnish
ing excellent singing.
Window glass, all sizes, at Carlson
Bros Il Frost's.
The Cleveland Minstrels, booked at
the Willmar Opera House for March
9, have cancelled their dates here and
at St. Cloud, owing to change in
their route. The managers of the
Opera House regret that they were
not notified of the change earlier and
hope that no one has been put to any
Inconvenience on account of it having
already been advertised.
The Nolan-Bowman entertainment
given at Seminary Hall Saturday
evening was highly appreciated by a
large audience. Those who attended
anticipated a treat, and they were not
in the least disappointed. Mr.. Nolan
IS the same clever entertainer as 81
old and his humorous selections are
always we'll received. AS an imper-
senator he certainly ranks among the
best. The Tribune cartoonist, Mr..
Bowman, does not fall behind in maxi
ing his hearers laugh, and his work
as a successful artist was shown to
good advantage
The art exhibit at the High School
was taken advantage of by large
mum ber of our people. The collection
of pictures was one of the finest ever
seen, and those who were fortunate
enough to find time to visit the entire
collection certainly did not regret it.
The high school room and two adjoin.
ing rooms were used for the exhibit.
An opportunity to see the collection
was given on Monday for those who
were unable to attend the first day
and twas greatly appreciated. The
exhibit was in charge of Miss Sun
stor, who has followed this line o1
work for the past fifteen years.
Now is the time to buy footwear a
the Willmar Shoe Co.'S. g.:
The Rt. Rev. Mahlon N. Gilbert dice
at his home in St. Paul Friday morn
ing of pneumonia, after short illness
The death of this noted divine will bt
a great loss to the Episcopal church
throughout the state, which he ha
represented for many years in the ca
pacity Of coadjutor to Bishop Whip
pie. Willmar people have on seyera
t occasions listened to his excellent ser
: mons while he administered the rite O
, confirmation at st. Luke's church
5 The funeral of the late bishop, whicl
took place in St. Paul yesterday, wa
a most impressive one, and was at
tended by bishops and clergymen iron
different states.
An Immortal Play.
One cannot help but wonder why i
is that "Uncle Toms Cabin alway