Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
TO the HEAD OF the LAKES.
ESQ Excursionists from Willmar. and
Vicinity Enjoy Trip to Duluth.

| The Great Northern excursions are
becoming a popular thing. and with
such cheap rates as are offered, many
are able to take advantage Of them.
The train which left Willmar Satur-
day morning consisted of thirteen
coaches, and before Duluth was
reached everyone was filled. Two
hundred and fifty tickets were sold
from here, and the sale would have
been Still larger had it not been for a
number who were too late in catching
the train. The delegation left here on
schedule time, at o'clock sharp. Ar
irving at ST. Cloud, another excur~
sion train from Alexandria proceeded
the Willmar train. and it was esti-
mated that nearly 1900 peoble were
enroute to Duluth from the two lines.
Tie excursion was in charge of the
popular passenger agent of the Great
Northern. Mr.. Otto TE.,rson of St.
Paul. When Duluth WIS reached it
was found that the city contained
about 2500 excursionists, including a
number from the Duluth & Iron Range
road.
The visitors found plenty of enter
tainment during their stay in the Ze-
NTH city. Some visited the enterpris-
ing city Of Superior, which had made
preparations to show up the advan-
tages of that spot, but Duluth seemed
to be the headquarters for a large
portion of the crowd. Among the
points of interest about the city is the
Incline railway, which leads to a large
pavilion. This place was perhaps
visited more than any other, as one
can obtain fine view Of the city from
this steep point. The Sanford Dodge
company was playing an engagement
there, and in the evening number of
Willmarites had the pleasure of wit
Messing the presentation OF "Quo
Vadis. - The city has number of
pretty parks, the largest of which is
Lester Park, and many visitors took
| Lne cars lOr LlaG place..
The outings on the lake we're great
ly enjoyed, numerous excursions CIV
ing the visitors chance to view the
beauties Of Lake Superior scenery.
Trips were made to Two Harbors, and
there was no lack of steamboat excur-
sions to other points. Baseball en-
| =,
game Of ball between Bayfield, and
Duluth, and the writer noticed a num-
ber Of familiar Willmar faces in the
crowd Of spectators. O-atka Beach
is d favopite spot, and a large mum
Der enjoyed an excellent baud con-
cert there by the Duluth City Band.
This organization is one Of the best
in the state. The trip to the beach is
through a territory covering several
miles, and numerous cottages built
among the pines on both sides OF the
street railway line, It is an ideal
place for an outing. Drives about
the city were enjoyed by some of the
party, and the fine boulevards we're
! given their share of attention.
So many places of interest are to
be visited on trip of this nature,
that in the short time given to excur-
sions one is unable to reach them all,
i Only by systematic planning can a
large delegation make the proper use
of the time and committees in charge
of such affairs can greatly facilitate
matters.
The homeward bound train left the
Union depot at Duluth shortly after
seven O'Clock on Sunday evening", It
was tired party that reached their
homes, and the Willmar delegati
arrived here about three O'Clock Mon
day morning.