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Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
WILLMAR WEDDING BELLS.
Well-known People Of the City United
in Wedlock.

A very pretty home wedding was
solemniz~d last Wednesday morning
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. A. F.
Mantor. The contracting p rites were
their daughter, Miss Flora, and Mr..
Miner j. Boyd of St. Paul.
The ceremonywas performed by Rev.
d. I. Boo5h in the presence of rela-
tives and a few intimate friends. It
was shortly after IL O'Clock when the
bridal party entered the parlor, Miss
M Marie Railson and Prof. O. K. Omlie
playing the wedding march. Under
bower altistically arranged with ever
greens stood the groom, attended by
his brother, Mr.. E. A. Boyd. The
bride entered unattended. She was
met by her mother, who gave her away.
During the reading of the service
soft piano accompaniment was played,
followed by the occasional, 80 prom
Use Me-
The BRIDES gown was of white crepe
de chine over white silk. She carried
large bouquet of brides roses.
Following the impressive ceremony
was d reception, and the guests show
cred their congratulations on the bri-
dal pair. Mrs. Mantor was assisted
in receiving by her daughter, Mrs.
Martin Bitterness, and Mrs. Harold
Frost. A wedding breakfast was
served at twelve, six young ladies as
sisting at the table. They were Misses
Anne Sanderson, Mabel Porter, Petra
Roise, Edith Frost, Nora and Ella
Boyd.
The rooms of the spacious residence
were prettily decorated with holly,
mistletoe, evergreens, cut flowers, and
potted plants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd left on the AFTER
noon train for St. Paul, where the
groom has position in the Office of
the Grand Recorder of the A. .. U. W.
The best wishes of their Willmar
friends 60 with them to their new
home.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
The Gazette gives it's
readers an interest
ing review of a copy
of the Minnesota Re-
veille, published at
80 Years
Ago.

KandiyOhi Oct 81,
1871, when that little village was the
county seat. The copy had been saved
by Geo. johnson of Burbank, but is
now in the possession of Hon. L. O.
Thorpe, who was an apprentice upon
the paper at that time.
The Editors name was A. J. Clark,
who devoted his time between drinks
upon the paper. The copy in question
was the last one published before the
removing the county seat to Willmar
was to be decided, and the editor
dipped his pen in gall and wormwood,
unsparing in his denunciation of, all
who was in favor of removal. The
editor denounced j. W. Burdick for
declaring that the Reveille did not
circulate among Intelligent citizens,
and to refute the charge published
name of his subscribers, which in
cluded G. E. Lien, J. B. Boyd, A. +.
%Quist, Emil Hanson, T. O. Hong,
Jens Jenson, John Croonquist, G. L.
Peterson, Rev. L. Lindquist, S. J.
Fleckten, A. M. Eklund and Peter Matt
son. The advertisers included Nc
Laughlins & Co., of Kandiyohi; Nc.
Nair, of Litchfeld; and Willmar;
Getchell & Bines, of Atwater, G. w.
Olney of Kandiy obi; aud M. w. Piper
Of Atwater. The Republican ticket
published shows that Horace Austin
was candidate for Governor; G.. r.
Lien for county auditor; J. A. Jacob
son, treasurer; John W.. Pool,
register; J. D. Harris, clerk; A. J..
Clark, attorney; Samual Stoner for
Sheriff; Jason II. Cayne. Judge OF
probate; E. Conklin, court commits
sjoner; DR.. Gibson, coroner; T.. 0.
Hong, Hugh Sanderson and F. Smith
son, county commissioners. It. will
4 be noticed that out of the tewlve names
on the county ticket only three were
4 Scandinavians. From the news items
4 from Willmar may be gathered that
wheat was worth Sl.O2 q bushel; that
4 4 ~. Re bert was starting q town on
3 Hawk; Greek; and that Mr.. CLARK was
B building drug store. This was the
last Issue Of the Reveille, because the
n election decided in favor Of sWilmar
and having lost its fntutre prospect Of
j being 4 county seat raper, its mission
was ended. The editor drifted awav
Il and was heard no more and the
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
New Years Festival.

q festival at BOnde's hall on the even
ing of Jan. l, 1901, for the benefit of
the new church building. Prot. G.
Sverurup from Minneapolis will
speak and vocal music will be rend-
cred by q. quartette. Supper served
from S to 8 o'clock In the evening.
Supper and entertainment 25 and
Is cents. 80 s 45-2
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
Harrison.

Dec. 25.-Saturday night and Sun
day we mad hard snow storm, and
had it not been for the strong wind we
would have had fine sleighing now.
Hilma Stenberg of Lake Elizabeth
spent last Saturday with her brother,
F. Stenberg. Marcus Olson of At
water was at Johnson's last Wednes-
day.. Andrew Engberg, an old time
Harrisonite, but late of Spokane,
WASH, returned home last Friday.
Andy says that Washington is a fine
state, but there is no state like Mime
sofa. :. :. 1t is reported that Mr.. Peter
Skoglund of this place and Miss Mary
Nash of*Kenmare, n. D., formerly OF
Irving, are to be united in the holy
bonds of matrimony at Kenmare about
Jan. l. Much Joy and smooth sail
ing over the matrimonial sea, is the
wish of the correspondent. On last
Friday occurred the sale of Horton
Parsons farm to Mr.. Hans Dahl. We
have heard that Mr.. Parsons intends
to move back to Willmar in the near
future We are sorry to lose Mr.. Par
sons and his family as they are good
neighuors, but we wish him success in
whatever he undertakes. ..... The La
dies Aid Society met with Mrs. Fred
Kragenbrink Sr. last week. .... Geo.
Martin returned from St. Paul last
Monday and will spend Christmas with
his parents. George is at present
working in the roundhouse OF the G.
N. shops. There will be a dance
at Elmer Stannard's s place on Friday
evening, Dec. %. Oyster supper will
be served at IS cents couple. >. Gus
Kirby is kept busy saving lumber at
his mill on the. north shore of Dia-
mond Lake. -. Mr.. Chris Pagel, Ir-
wing and Mamie departed for the cities
last Mondayto spend Christmas with
relatives - A dance was given at Hen
ry, Martins place last Wednesday
evening. ALL present reported good
time. Mr.. Fred Stenberg spent
Christmas with his parents in Lake
Eliznbeth ]. Miss Mamie Schultz, who
IS attending school in Minneapolis,
came home TO spend Christmas
Miss. Belle Burr Of Litchfeld is visit,
ing at schnkz
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
/
PrinsburR.

Dec. 14.-Mr. stob of this place died
last Wednesday from smallpox and
dropsy. The funeral took place Fri
day. He leaves an aged wife and sew
eral grown up children. .. Henry Van
Buren, and John Youjejeth are digging
we'll for Mrs. Knott -. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nail have returned to Fill
more county, after a visit here. .....
William Hebrink, Henry Roelofs, and
Garrit Bosch have gone to Fillmore
county for a visit. They expect to re-
turn in few weeks.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
NOTES AND COMMENT.

,*- -. H reg garQlng the mall-
e...ss... Is pox+ epidemic there
the smallpox seems to be two
scare. E Overdrawn opinions
% 4. %st.%$ prev alent. One is
that there is abso-
lutely no danger and that the health
officer is executing farce in quaran-
timing afflicted families. Others are
nearly frightened to death with fear
Of the disease. The former are de-
ceived by the extremely mild form in
which the disease has appeared, some
people even having the same without
knowing 1t. But occasionally a per-
son infected from mild case will
suffer from more malignant type of
the disease. Health Officer Rains es-
Inmates that fully ninety-fee per cent
of the cases are of the mild type.
We're it not for the reason that occa-
sionally case may develop more SER
iously it would not harm the COM
munity if every person therein were
taken with it. On the other hand
there is no need of becoming unduly
alarmed. The same form Of disease
is prevalent over the Northwest. Any
traveller is liable to bring it without
knowing that he is infected. Indeed
there is more danger of being infected
from outside than from home. We
reproduce an editorial on the subject
from an Omaha exchange for what it
is worth.
"a number of Nebraska towns are
afflicted with an epidemic of smallpox,
and many people are badly frightened.
Aside from the mere fact that it is
most l0athsome disease, there is poth-
ing particularly bad about smallpox.
It is not nearly so bad as scarlet fever.
Under old 'nditions smallpox was
considered a fatal disease, but this be-
cause it's appearance in community
created a panic, and the stricken ones
were left practically without medical
help and careful nursing. Today,
small pox is not more fatal than meas
les. More people have been frighten-
ed to death by fear of smallpox than
ever died af the disease itself.
''There is not the least excuse for a
smallpox panic. Careful quarantine
regulations, cleanliness. dieting, good
medical attendance and good nursing
will make this once-dreaded disease as
harmless as chickenpox. Medical
science has solved the problem of how
to prevent "pitting," and it is really
worth while to have the disease in a
mild form. When one is c. nvalescent
one feels like new being, for the dis
sease has eliml mated all impurities
from the blood.
''There is no call for panic because
smallpox has appeared in different
parts of the state. 1t is mild form
of the disease, and even if it were
severe form, there is no danger of its
becoming wides pread.I
"Don't let the idea of smallpox
scare you to death!-Omaha World
Herald.
There is no excuse for any excited
talk on the matter. Let the people of
the county accept the situation philo.
sophically and adopt every necessary
common sense measure for keeping
the disease within bounds. Avoid the
disease if you can, but do not be
alarmed about it if your home should
be visited.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
Within the hallowed precincts of

Within the hallowed precincts of
The humble prairie h me
Sweet Ellen, whom we all did love.
With glee did romp and roam.
Her innocense, her pure delight,
Her good unselfsh ways
Lighted the circle. made it bright
Through dark and weary days.
The voice is stilled; no footstep beats
In her accustomed place;
At her home beyond, Ellen greets
Loved spirits face to face.
Among the wind-swept sandy knobs,
Planted by Gods own hand,
A cluster Of blossoms. six souls,
Scented the air, fair band.
But the Master passed Ger the way
Called again aud again,
Plucked: q half-ope'd bud ere noon-day
Bore her up from all pain.
Transplanted to the home above,
L. regt'ns of sweet peace,
: ~Fot1f% 81 stsrs GEAR Deekon ,l1efr lave .~'~ =.
Their prayers never cease.
.-. V. E. L.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
Notice of Dissolution Of Partnership

Notice Of Dissolution Of Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing by and
between A. J. Ekander and M. O. Slet-
ten, and doing business under the firm
name and style of Ekander and Slet-
ten, at Willmar, Minn., has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent.
All monies due and owing to the said
firm to be paid to the said A. J. Elk
ander and the said A. j. Ekander will
pay all debts and obligations of said
firm.
Dated Dec. Is, 1900.'
A. J. EKANDER,
45-3 NJ M.sQ.SIEITElg..s
SSsSsSagsSSsSsS5S3
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
: DovEe.

Dec. 24.-Henry Schank visited at
Mrs. Hoglund,s place last week.
Sonar Hagen: made a trip to Minnea-
polls lastweek 80. John Soderholm
is home from Minneapolis to spend
the hulidavs... Albert Hauglund re-
tqrned last week from Dakota, where
he has been working the past summer.
John II Olson passed around the
cigars last week. 1t is a boy.
While Mrs. .Hoglund was driving
home from Willmar the other day her
horses became frightened and ran
away. Nobody was hurt Chris
Berkeland Wis in town OF Kandiyohi
doing we'll work last week. M artin
Axness, who has been sick with small
pox, is now5gstting along nicely
John swensonsis building a barn on
his farm in town of St. Johns, and is
going to winar some of his stock there.
!. So? Mr.. OlI B. svalin and Miss
Char1otta Daskken were married at the
Solomon Lake church, Dec. l8. A
reception=was held at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. MAIDS
Dokken, where an elegant wedding
supper was served. After supper the
guests amused themselves by playing
games till alate hour Mr.. and Mrs.
SValin received large number of
presents. They will go to housekeep-
ing at the SEalin Bros. farm. We
wish them along and happy life.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
The merchants in
several towns in
Minnesota have found
it to the advantage of
their business to
Cash for
Produce.

buying establishment where farmers
might receive cash for their produce.
At Willmar the home trade requires
a great lot of farmer produce, but
nevertheless there is a surplus to be
shipped. IT there are advantages to
the merchants in handling the pro-
duce in this way by reason of being
able to shi p in larger quantities, or in
other ways, the TRIBUNE knows that
the farmers would appreciate such a
place where they might sell their pro-
duce for cash.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
printers devil sought other employ
ment. ....-
Value Of
Old Papers,.

Value OF pers are lost very
Old Papers. soon unless care is
taken to preserve
them. It is only
with the utmost difficulty a copy of a
local newspaper can be secured six
months after publication outside of
the Office from which it is issued.
Local newspapers have a certain his
torical value. Think how highly
priced bound volumes of the news
papers OF the county from its organic
alton down to the present time would
be in any community of the county.
How easily could they not have been
saved if someone had only thought Of
It, We know a very few people who
file away the local papers for future
reference. Every school library ought
to have properly bound volume of a
local paper added every year. The
cost would not be great and more
valuable and interesting book could
not be added for stimulating the
youngsters to take an interest in the
history Of their own locality. Indeed,
as the home news of a local news
papers in the most interesting "supple-
mentary" reading a child knows, so
would chance to read of the doings
when ''pa and maused to go to school"
create an interest in the study of
history. This is a suggestion that we
believe is worthy of the attention of
those who are interested in promoting
school and public libraries.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
For . Worthy Cause.

The following persons assisted in
defraying the expenses incurred by
the sickness and death of the late
Mrs. August W. HOglund:
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
T Tlss rI--4- =
s4Lske lillian.

=
~ aLske lillian.
Dec. q. Mr.. Oscar Lundquist of
spent Sunday with his parents
here. J.. .Mlss Christine Anderson is
home from lii!mar to spend the holi-
days with shpr folks. -. Miss Hilda
Brooer laflast Friday for Atwater,
where she5a0ill spend her Christmas
vacati on 49, M. Helen and Ed Flann Wis
tied at H. .zNe elsOn's last Thursday
evening .sa. I Charley Walin and fam
lily Of WIl1mar are visiting at A. J..
Nelson s. .1lhis. week. Charley Ander-
son, forassr Lake Lillianite, is with
US again .. Religious services were
its ne1d III III 5sse schoolhouse4 of Dist.
5 TuesdaX T and Wednesday evenings
of last week. ole johnson, the
Thorpe merchant, was seen in this
vicinity last Sunday. . . Miss Olivia
Mortenson visited at Vick's last Sun
day.. Charley Flann and Christ An
derson made a trip to Willmar Satur-
day.. Limiting the East and West
Lake Lillian creameries is the ques-
tion vf the day. If the farmers OF this
community would look at their own in
Jerests we would once more have a
prosperous creamery, and have it in
the right place.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26

To the above named persons and to
All others Who have assisted me in any
manner IN my late bereavement | wish
to.extend my heartfelt thanks.
AUGUST w HOGLUND.
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26
Fab Iun.

Dec. l.. Deputy Kid wishes the
TRIBUNE and its rea ders merry
Christmas and happy New Year. -.
Wahlstran's young folks and Andrew
Nordstrom spent Saturday evening at
treedholm's S i. . Miss Hattie Parsons
enjoyed a visit from Miss Alma Matt
son the fore part of last week -. Kid
was misinformed when he stated that
Frank Lindblad had left for Kenmare,
N. D. Frank is still here, but intends
to leaye for the aforementioned place
tomorrow. Miss Mabel Johnson
gave very pleasant entertainment at
the N Morhlons ollhonseslasts Monday
evening. The house was packed to its
utmost capacity with eager listeners.
......John Gibbson called on Svea
friends last Sunday. IF. G.. johnson
of Willmar spent Sunday with Elias
JOhnsOn'S folks
Willmar tribune., 1900-12-26

Dec. 22.-Christmas is here with it's
many joyful events .Olof Beckvall
arrived last Wednes day from his trip
to the cities. " Miss Alice Mattson
is a guest of her sister, Mrs. N. e.
Nelson, this week. . John and Selma
Kleberg called on Willmar friends
Tuesday. Charley Norblom is work
ing forPeter Parson... Clarence John
son went to Centre City last Wednes-
day to visit with friends and relatives
over Christmas Miss Esther John
son of Willmar has been a guest at
the home of z. Jones the past week..
The school in Dist. 80, taught by Miss
Mary Mold, has been closed for two
weeks vacation. Oliver Bloom
quist returned to Fahlun last Tuesday
from Duluth, where he spent a week
visiting relatives and friends. .....A A
company of young people from Lake
Elizabeth met at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mattson last Wednesday,
and gave their daughter Alma a very
pleasant surprise. She was presented
with a handsome solid silver chain
bracelet as token of the high esteem
in which she is held. Refreshments
were served by the ladies, and the
guests all enjoyed good time... Kid
reminds his Deputy of the democratic
rule of the past when J. W. Bryan was
a member of the lawmaking body.
When he says, "What were the trusts
then in comparison; with now" friend
Kid, did the democratic party in the
past make any attempt to suppress the
trusts: No never, they were only sup.
porting them. Ten million dollars
were distributed for the organization
of the sugar trust. Yes, the demo-
cratic party has always been liberal
and friendly to the trust magnates with
the exception in their platform and
speeches then they have strongly been
opposed to them. Deputy Kid is i'm
pressed with the fact that, under such
demopop management, the American
people will never be relieved from the
dreadful jaws of the trust corporations.
g. DEPUTY KID.
: "
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facts. and they don't charm me-" The out
of-town girl gave an order TO the cabman.
and the hanson turned and swept down the
avenue with the tide of shoppers and the
rest.
well" she said. 81 don't believe / should
ever pride myself on not having done all
these things If | did live here, any more
than / should be proud of not having been
through the Metropolitan Museum, some
of my friends here actually are
My DEAR" said the other woman, you
must not put things so badly. 1t Is so
Western"
The other girl smelled her violets and
laughed again.
Anyway" she said, II am glad the
glamour is still on, and IL there Is extra
supply of glamour for a Western girl, why
not be a Western girl?
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Certificates have been issued to the fol-
lowing-named Indianians:
Original-Thomas NJ. Anderson, State Sol
diers Home, Lafayette. So; Edwin Free
man, Bicknell Sc; David j. Thompson,
Rensselaer,. Sc.
9AdditionaI-Oliver Green, Merriam. Sc
to s..
Increase-James Coker. Madison. s14 to
S1l; David Wright. Versailles, S14 to SIT;
Middleton Hickerson, Boonville, S24 to $50;
Carrot Vandolsen, Andrews. s12 to $14;
Francis NJ. Watson. Pittsboro, Sc to IS:
Charles White, Oak Forest SIC to 81; John
w. Keiner. Mishawaka, sl2 to SIT: Samuel
B. Stout. Plainfield. Sc to IS: Thomas r.
Minks, Macksviile, S14 to sl7; Martin A.
White, Oak Ridge. $l4 to 81; Christian L.
Belcher. Lizton, SIG to $17; James NJ. Hous-
ton, Soldiers Home. Lafayette, $14 to ST.;
William s. cook, Greencastle $40 to So;
John r. Crawford. Chelsea, $12 to SIT; David
Hess, Dillsboro, so to $I4: John Guthrie,
Albion, $12 to s14; James w. Horton, Cor
rect, S12 to S14: Joseph Cross, Charlottes-
vile. Sc to $40; John Hurd Warsaw. s14 to
S11; John G. King, Sweetzer, S12 to 81;
Moses Row, Andrews, Sc to s12; Irwin G.
Van Tilsburg, Elkhart $24 to $50; John w.
Westfall, Spencer, $l4 to $l7.
Original Widows, etc.-(Special accrued
Feb 49,, Fannie Briggs, Sullivan, $12; Luz
cinda Christy. Indianapolis IS.
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A Modern school Expense.
New York Evening Post.

Society events" have become a feature
Of college life in recent years, the i'm
45ortance of which Is seldom appreciated by
the older generation-except as they have
sons and daughters who re interested in
them. Every institution of any conse-
quence, whether for young men or for
young women, has such occasions every
year, which not only engage the attention
of many students, but bring a large num-
Der of people from out of town, often from
distant places For some time there had
been a growing tendency to make ''the
junior PROM" one of these occasions is
commonly called i'm several colleges, more
and more expensive, until students from
families in moderate circumstances have
been increasingly embarrassed. OF late,
however, the authorities have generally
been taking this matter in hand. and put
ting on the brakes The president of Smith
College, for example, recently gave the
young women a plain talk on the expen-
siveness of their class entertainments.
While he approved of the spirit which
prompted these affairs, his disapproved of
their ever-growing costliness. which had
made them a burden on many of the stu
dents-a burden. Dr., Seelye said, which
could not be allowed. as the college existed
for the poor as well as the rich.
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cause they do not properly care for their
wives, but look too much after other
women.
One man said he had lived in Opelika
for thirty-five years and was always
treated we'll He owned about 5000 worth
OF property and a stockholder in the
100000 cotton mill to be built there. Our
women he said. ARE good If We treat
them properly"
Rev G.. w. Jeter ably defended the
women and blamed the men that they left
their wives and daughters to shift so
much for themselves.
A man from Mississippi said the colored
people for ten miles out of Holly Springs
owned nearly all the property. He said:
Il have been in Holly Springs eighteen
years, and 1 find black people are re-
spected as they get property and are good
citizens
1t was shown that great many paid
taxes, large number high as s. per
year; quite a number $40. and several SIS
per year.
r. II. Herring. of Tallapoosa county. said
when he began he was so poor his wife
had TO pay for the marriage license. Now
he has property worth 5000 with debt of
only $500.
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We Are Growing Better.
Leslie's Weekly.

That small and select band of persons
who employ their time in demonstrating
that everything In America is going to the
"demntion bow-bows' because of the
Philippine war. or the growth OF trusts. or
the decline of church attendance or for
some other equally alarming condition VIII
not be encouraged i'm their cheerful bust
ness by the facts. which show that the
number of suicides and lynchings in the
United States during 1899. and the total of
entertainments. were much less than i'm the
previous year, whereas the amounts de-
posted In savings banks and the total gifts
to churches. charities and philanthropies
were much greater. The entertainments for
1899 amounted 10 s.. .373 a sum over three
millions less than the total for 1898. and
the smallest record for twenty years On
the other hand. the amounts donated or
bequeathed for philanthropic and educa-
tional purposes last year made a grand to-
tai OF 9S6. a sum exceeding that of
1898 by $50. 733. 600 The money given for
purely charitable purposes amounted TO
50 l04.66i over 1900. 600 more than the Eng
fish total I'm the same period. The Hon
Joseph Chamberlain was right when he
said In speech the other day that in the
matter Of public benehcence the Americans
were far I'm the lead OF any other people 1t
is certain that a country where such noble
deeds are done must be yet some distance
this side Of the pit OF ruin and extinction.