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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
WILLMAR'S
LIGHT PLANT ~
- - - AND - - -
WATERWORKS

The present age is an era of light.
At no previous period in the history
of the world have men been able to
make so much use of their eyes as at
the present time.
In the days of old people of moder-
ate means did not enjoy even an
abundance of daylight in their houses
This was especially true in cold wealth
er. Only the rich could afford the
luxury of glass window panes.
The poor used pieces of thin sheep
skin soaked in oil, or thick paper pre-
pared in the same manner, as substi-
tutes. These substances were opaque
but not transparent. We who are &C.
customed to an abundance of light at
al seasons of the year and at all hours
of the day and night can hardly i'm
agine how gloomy and cherries such
homes must have been during the win
ter months. It is delight to contrast
with those dark abodes the we'll lighted
houses and shops of our own time,
when the winter sun shines in and dis
sipates the gloom and the microbes.
We have gone farther thanthis. Not
only have we admitted floods of glo-
rious and cheering sunlight into our
homes and our business places, but
the inventive geniuses of our age have
made it possible for us to render the
night as bright as the hours which
tread upon the heels of dawn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

In 1.-The good old days" the student
or philosopherpondered overhis books
by the uncertain glimmer of tallow
dip. Or, perhaps, his room was dimly
lighted by lamp which in the picture
books looks like gravy pitcher. To-
day the stude, t, the business man, the
laborer or the millionaire can work
or read in room Illuminated by cleo
tricity, as bright almost as the sun
itself. -
Brightly lighted streets were not
known in the olden time. It is told
that in an Englishtown about $50 years
ago, when the subject of lighting the
streets was first preached, various cit
liens objected to the proposition for
the reason that it was contrary to the
design of the Almighty. They argued
that if God had wanted to have the
streets Illuminated at night by any
other agency than the moon and stars
He would have made provisions &C.
cordingly.
When Franklin brought the light
ming down from the skies by means of
his kite and his key, and proved that
it was an element which could be con-
trolled by man, he did not dream of
the poss Utilities which his discovery
opened to the inventive genius of the
age, nor of the multitudinous uses to
which electricity could be put.
A vast majority of those who read
this edition of the TRIBUNE can re-
member the first introduction of the
electric light. It seems only few
short years ago thatelectric lamps were
first used in Minneapolis and St Paul.
At that time it did not seem probable
that the lux Try would be enjoyed by
the smaller towns. Time has wrought
changes. Today every city or town of
any Importance in the United States is
lighted by electricity. Even the mines
in the bowels of the earth and the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
Church Societies Of WI||noI.
Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian church was the
first church. organized in the village.
The organization was made onthe 18th
day of August, 1870, by the following
persons: Mr.. and Mrs. Burroughs
Abbott, now of Arizona; Mr.. and Mrs.
John r. Hallett, now of Luverne,
Mimi Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Shedd, Mr..
Hanscom, Mrs. r. F. Bunker, Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Abbott, now living
in Dakota; Mr.. VIM. O. johnson.
Rev. J. A. MCGOWAN was the first
minister. A church was built in the
autumn of 1870. In 1898 the congrega-
ton built the finest church building
in Willmar, at a cost of about $4,000.
Rev. G. H. Johnson is the present
minister.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

Cramer. G. A. Olson, A. F. Nordin,
Erick Holt and A. J: Ekander, alder
men. ..>..,
Equal credit is due to the village
fathers who, in 1891, established a
system of waterworks owned and oper-
ated by the village. The people con-
sequently have their water supply at
what it actually costs to maintain the
plant. Rates to private persons are
very low and the village has the free
use of about 40 hydrants. Where the
waterworks are owned by private cor
porations towns usually pay at the
rate of S25 per year for each hydrant,s
and in some cities the rates are as high
81 375 per year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

In the fall of 1895 the people of the
village voted on the question and by
an overwhelming majority decided to
put in an electric lighting plant and to
operate it in connection with the water
works. A contract was entered into
for the purchase of 45 horse power
Ball engine and a 40 XIV. dynamo.
The original contract price was $685.,
but before the work was- completed 1t
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

in size. Rev. A. N. Osterholm
is the present minister, and the affairs
of the church are managed by the fol-
lowing board: P. Hoglund, chairman;
Anton Sundberg, secretary; NJ. Ander-
son, J. A. Hedin, and Swan Ander-
son.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

would not have BEEN lighted free of
cost. Thousands of dollars have al
ready been saved to the residents of
Willmar. The members of the coun-
Gil of 1895 were:. Benjamin Williams,
president; and c. Hennings, 1. T.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

the village will always be grateful.
The men composing that body recog-
nized correct principles and did their
duty. Had they soldthe lighting fran
chise to private corporation prices
of lights to individuals would undoubt-
edly have been higher, and the city
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

minister of the church. Two years
ago the old church was found made
qqate to- the largely increased member
ship, and in the fall Of 1899 the church
was rebuilt and greatly increased
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

ships that sail the ocean are illumired
BY the mysterious element which the
ancients believed could be controlled
only by the ud-cQmpelling JoVe. =
Willmar. has not failed to keep stop
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
Short Sketches [WiIm0I buSh1eSSFiImS
LuNp & OLSON.

This firm was organized last spring
and opened hardware store on Ben
son avenue, between Fourth and Fifth
streets. They have good stock of
everything pertaining to their line of
business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
J. w. KENT.

J. w. KENT.
j. W. Kent has worked at The bar
Der trade a long time in this town and
for number of years has owned and
operated barber shop on Benson
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth
streets.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

was found thgt the total expenditure
footed up to $6,754. The current was
turned on shortly before Christmas,
1895, and the people we're for the first
time in the full enjoyment of Que of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
Resident Dentists Of Wi||n0I.
DR.. A. F. MANT0R.

DR.. A. F. Mantor has been practic-
ing dentistry in Willmar and neigh
boring towns for about Is years, and
has built up a large practice. Office
in the Willmar bank building, corner
of Benson and Fourth.
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Swedish Mission Church,

This church was organized March
Is, 1885, and small church building
was erect d in the fall of the same
year. A. G. Peterson was the first
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Swedish Baptist Church.

This church was organized May 30,
1875. Rev. John Hallstrom was the
first pastor of the church. A church
building was erected in 1880. In 1898
the church was rebuilt and greatly en-
larged. Rev. Robert Larson is the
present pastor. The membership is
about 80.
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NARROW HOUSE.

MARROW HOUSE.
This is one of the Oldest hotels in
Willmar. It is now run by O. R.
Thompson. Location, Pacific avenue,
opposite freight depot.
1. E. Hearn,
Successor to Brown & Hearn. This
firm opened blacksmith shop on
corner of Benson avenue and Seventh
street last fall.
r. VERsoN SISTERS.
Have q fine millinery establishment
on Fifth street, first door north OF
Roise block. rs.
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{. BRISTOL.

This gentleman has lately opened a
confectionery, fruit and cigar store on
Benson avenue, between Fourth and
Fifth streets. . ...- s5>... S.
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st. Luke's Episcopal Church.

This church was organized in 1872.
A church building was erected the
same year. In 1898 the church was re-
modelled and greatly enlarged. Rev.
D. T. Booth was the first rector of the
parish, coming here in 1873, and is
still in charge. The membership is
about 400.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

as pastor in charge. This organiza-
ton, however, was allowed to lapse,
and nothing was done till 1892, when
it was revived and a church built.
The church has for some time been
under the charge of Rev. Page of Ray
mond, but a few weeks ago the church
was reorganized and a good resident
minister will be secured. Pending
this the church is served by visiting
ministers. The new board of trustees
consists of the following: r. D.
Weir, Mr.. Searles, F. I. Cairns, e.
G. Young and J. J. Call.
Sepsrstists.
The Swedish Separatists have a
congregation in this town. They
have church building in the south
east part of the village.
Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army has maintain
ed a corps here for several years.
Their barracks are in the Fixen build
ing on Third street. Capt. Peters on
is at present in command of the corps.
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st. Mary's Catholic Church.

This organization was started in
the early seventies as mission STA
ton, under DeGraff, and later on was
transferred to the Litchfield charge.
The church was built sometime after
the organization, but there are no
records here to learn the year. The
church now has a resident priest, Rev:
J. J. Malloy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

The Norwegian Danish Evangelical L.
theran Church.
Was organized in 1873, and church
was built soon after. Rev. O. Paul
son was the first minister. Rev. E. E.
Gynild is the present pastor. This
church is now known as the Free Luth-
eran church. The congregation in
tends to erect a large brick church
next year.
Swedish Lutheran Augustana Church.
Organized in 1894. A fine brick
church was erected the same year.
Rev. E. Hedeen was the pastor of the
church. Rev. A. F. Nelson has charge
OF the church at present. The men,
bership is It's.
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c. AcKERMAN & co.

This firm is running meat market
in their brick building corner of Ben
son and Fourth. The present firm
was formed last fall, but Mr.. Acker-
man has been doing business at the
same stand for - years.
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Norwegian Lutheran Synod Church.

norwegian Lutheran Synod Church.
This is the Oldest church organiza-
tion in Willmar, dating back to 1869.
Rev. L. Markhus was the first pastor
of the church. A small church build
ing was built about that time on the
Patchell farm east of Foot Lake. In
1875 the present church building was
erected just east of the village. Rev.
O. E. Estrem, the present pastor, has
served the congregation for about Is
years. He is now assisted in his Ia
bors by Rev. Larsgaard.
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}. P. CARLSON.

Has run shoemaker shop in Will.
mar for about 1S years. Shop on Pa
citic avenue, opposite Farmers eleva-
tor. -.
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MISS ANNA cARLlN.

MISS ANNA cARLIN.
Miss Carlin has for a number of
years kept a large millinery and
dressmaking establishment on Pacific
avenue, first door west of Kandiyohi
county bank.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
DR.. c. e. cERRETSoN.

Or. c. e. CERRETS0N.
Graduate of Chicago College of Den
tai Surgery, has practiced dentistry in
Willmar for the past two years, and
has had an excellent patronage. Office
in Mikkelson block. -
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A. MOSS.

Mr.. Moss is one of the early settlers
here and for many years he has work.
ed at the shoemakers' trade. Shop on
Benson avenue east.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
J. r. GETCHELL.

}. r. GETCHELL,
Dealer in fruits, confectionery,
cigars, and soft drinks. This place
OF business is on Benson avenue.
Everybody knows ''Grandpa Getchell''
and he enjoys good patronage.
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PETER FREEBERc.

F6uEN tNeE6EKC,
Cabinet maker, wood turner, manu-
facturer Of door and window frames.
screens, etc. His shop is located on
corner OF Minnesota avenue and Third
street south. The shop was built
three years ago and Mr.. Freeberg has
enjoyed steadily increasing trade.
G. D. REcoR.
Mr.. Recor bought the old Freese
livery barn on Fourth street, four
years ago, and runs a livery and feed
stable, and is enjoying a good
patronage.
DEUTscHE RESTAURANT.
This is one of the Oldest restaurants
in Willmar. Mrs. J. Brem is the
present owner. Location on Pacific
avenue, opposite the depot.
A. e. sANDBo.
Mr.. Sandbo is the proprietor of a
fine restaurant on Pacific avenue in
the Gilger block, where he is doing q
good business.
A. MOSS.
Mr.. Moss is one of the early settlers
here and for many years he has work.
ed at the shoemakers' trade. Shop on
Benson avenue east.
PETER OLSON.
Is the proprietor of shoemaker
shop on Benson avenue, second door
west of Magnuson block.
LARSON & PAULS0N.
This firm has just bought an outfit
and started into the house-moving
business.
W. PETERSON,
Operates feed mill on First street
south.
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SOCIETIES..

The benevolent and fraternal socie-
ties are we'll represented in Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
THORPE & NASSET.

THORPE & NASSET.
This firm conducts an extensive real
estate and loan business. Mr.. M. O..
Thorpe has been register of deeds and
abstracter, and Mr.. Nassett served
for number of years as auditor of
this county. Offices in Lewis block.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
DEUTScHE RESTAURANT.

This is one of the Oldest restaurants -
in Willmar. Mrs. J. Brem is the
present owner. Location on Pacific
avenue, opposite the depot.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02
PETER OLSON.

Is the proprietor of a shoemaker
shop on Benson avenue, second door
west of Magnuson block.
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LARSON & PAULS0N.

This firm has just bought an outfit
and started into the house-moving
business.
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W. PETERSON,

Operates feed mill on First street
south.
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A. &. SANDBO.

Mr.. Sandbo is the proprietor of
fine restaurant on Pacific avenue in
the Gilger block, where he is doing q
good business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

Professional Men of Willmar-
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Professional Men Of WiIImar-
New-York tribune., 1901-06-19
MOVING TOWARD UNION.

On the whole the proceedngs of the Citizens
Union Committee of One Hundred on Monday
evening were such as 10 strengthen the hope of
a successful consolidation of all the anti-Tam-
MANY forces in the coming municipal campaign.
Not less encoura ging are the unsuspicious and
cordial comments of representatives of other or
ganizations. Thus far there are no signs Of seri-
Gus doubt as 10 the possibility OF forming a
resolute and harmonious combination for good
government or of any selfish purpose on the
part of individuals engaged in the preliminary
work now going on. We note with particular
pleasure the declaration OF the Committee OF
One Hundred that il expressly disclaims any
intention TO dictate candidates TO the conference
'or TO precipitate nominations" Without that
disclaimer its action in instructing its executive
committee TO prepare list of several candidates
for each of the general offices 10 be filled In
November. which. If approved. may be submit
ted in due time TO the conference. might have
conveyed an unfortunate impression; but, as III
is, the acceptable Interpretation of the commit
tees purpose is the natural interpretation
We see no objection TO such a tentative selec-
ton of candidates There is nothing necessarily
exclusive and presumptuous about that method
OF procedure. In fact. il plainly invites similar
action on the part of other organizations. 1t Is
on candidates. but any step which tends toward
an agreement at the proper time is 10 be ap-
proved and il seems 10 us that private exam-
nation of the material at hand by each of the
committees representing the various elements
OF the prospective union would have such
tendency. The idea TO be kept In view is CO.
Operation 10 which the Citizens Union is pledged
10 contribute by all the means at its command
There is we will admit, certain obscurity IN
the latter part of the resolution adopted by the
Committee of One Hundred. explaining that it
desires to have names of candidates submitted
10 il by its executive committee In order ''to
"allav all fear that the conference may degener-
.'are into a factional struggle for the nomina-
'tion of representatives of the various organiZa-
''tions COMPOSING the coalition" But we are
glad TO assume that these words are meant to
fortify the previous explicit disavowal of any
dictatOrial pretensions.
In commenting several weeks ago on the meet
ing of the conference committees We said that
IL was not clear whether the pledge Ito oppose
every candidate who shall accept a nomina-
..tion from Tammany Hall" was intended 10 in
clude or exclude judiciary candidates. Discus
sion of the resolution adopted on Monday even
ing by the Committee of One Hundred in favor
of the denomination OF faithful Judges reveals,
as was 10 have been expected. decided differ
ence of opinion as 10 the meaning Of that pledge.
and justifes our regret that IL was left open TO
two interpretations There is no need 10 borrow
trouble on this account, but IL would be well 20
have the question settled.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-19
RRInGES AND TrNNELS.

In these clear, bright June days the little
cables OF the new East River Bridge. which
,,ill be Supplanted later by the huge ropes OF
steel that will sustain the colossal span over
the water. stand out sharply against the sky.
And 10 the people Of this borough and OF
BROOKLYN come visions OF the time when Long
Island will be Joined to Manhattan by dozen
or even a score of bridges, and by tunnels Of
large capacity; when six or more majestic
structures. more imposing than any bridges
now In existence. will arch the North River.
and tunnels between New York and New-Jersey
will he rounded out below the bottom OF the
Hudson; when from the eastern shore OF our
sister State broad highways OF steel will rise
above the Kill Won Kul and knit Richmond
more intimately 10 the counties on the other
side Of the silver streak between Bergen Point
and the western verge of Staten Island; when
mighty arches will soar far up in the air above
the Narrows; when the avenues OF communion
tion below ground and under water and the
bOuleVards on bridges will he so numerous that
the New Yorker can pass over TO Long Island
or New-Jersey or Staten Island swiftly and
smoothly, without obstruction crOwding.
Then this city will take its proper place in
the world. The bridges and tunnels must
come in time every one of them. But not all
in this generation. Fifty years may pass. pos
sibly a hundred. before these enterprises will
be finished. How fortunate will be our de
scendants who viii see the completion of these
undertakings and will enjoy the resultant ad-
vantages.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-19
PERSONAL.

Thomas G.. Shaughnessy. the president Of the
Canadian Pacific Railway, was born in Milwaukee,
Wis on october :. 1853 He entered railway ser
vice in July 1869, In the purchasing department Of
the Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. In Janu-
arv 1879 he was appointed general storekeeper of
that road. and In 1857. when Mr. Van Horne left
the Milwaukee and ST. Paul TO become general man
oper OF the Canadian Pacific, he took Mr.. Shaugh-
messy with him TO Montreal and made him general
purchasing agent for that system. In 1884 he was
made assistant general manager, and In 1889 became
assistant the president. Mr.. Van Horne, who,
having been advanced to the presidency. felt that
he needed the assistance Of the bright and active
Shaughnessy; In June 1891 he Was Was elected a d1
Van Horne as president of the Canadian Pacific
system.
Professor p. c. TAFT. who has resigned the chair
of natural philosophy in the University of Edn-
burgh was born in Dalkeith Scotland. on April
2s 1881. He Senior wrangler and First
Smiths Przeman of ST Peters College; Cambridge,
made professor OF mathematics in Queens Col
lege. Belfast, whence he ,,H was =, called to the
of a number of valuable scientific works.
THE Utica Herald-Dispatch" says: THE an
nouncement that Major Lewis F. Gooder of this
city. who is now en- route from the Philippines to
San Francisco. will be appointed tudge-advocate
in the regular army with the rank of major. is
welcome news to Uticans who have taken pride
in the record made by Major Goodier in the vol
unteer army. He is particularly we'll qualified for
the duties. which consist of presiding at courts
martial wherever he may be assigned He is
graduate of Yale and lawyer of much ability.
His National Guard career began in the old Utica
Citizens Corps when IL entered the National
Guard He became captain of the 44th and in
1855 promoted to the command of a battaIIon
He served on the commission which revised the
military code a number Of years ago. and of which
were members. When the war with Spain broke
out he went out captain OF Company F. Ist
New-York NolunteeAi Later he became ma aior and
Northumberland of the 2o3d Regiment under
Colonel Sanger. He returned to Utica after being
mustered out, but was appointed major OF the 3Sth
when that regiment was organized Jefferson
Barracks. Mo-. for service In the Philippines"
THE King of Denmark" says Truth" OF Lon,
don, may possibly come England before he goes
to visit the Duke and Duchess OF Cumberland at
their estate. In Upper Austria King Christians
visit VIII be strictly private. and II he comes