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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
Lost Their Only Child,

Hattie McNaughton, the only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Mcnaughton, of
this place, died last Friday morning
Of pneumonia. She had been sick
only few days and her death came
as a great shock to the entire CON-
munity. She was in her thirteenth
year, having been born in August of
1888. Though of a gentle, retiring
disposition she was known and be-
loved by everybody, old and young.
The funeral took place Monday after
noon from the M. E. church, Rev. G..
A. Henry of Fargo preaching the ser
mon. The house was literally packed
and scores were unable to to even
gain admission. The floral tributes
were many and beautiful. Among the
set pieces were wreaths by the Knights
of Pythias, school children, Loyal
Temperance Legion, and G.. L.. Bon
ney of St. Paul, besides cut flowers
from the L. @. T. M. and friends.
The lodge of the Knights of Pythias
and L. O. T. M. attended in a body.
Among those from q distance were
Mrs. P. Kelly and John McNaughton
of St. Paul, and AL Palm, Hugh Nc
Oregon and Geo. Fisher of Wil]mar.
The sincere sympathy of everyone is
with the rela' ives in this hour Of be-
reavemen5. Breckenridge Telegram.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

DR.. i. Gerretso dentist. Office
in Mikkelsonblock i11mar 22tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
[O61cial Publication.
BIDS WANTED.

Sealed bids will be received up to
two O'Clock P. M. February II, 1901, by
the Board of County Auditors of Kan
diyohi County for proposals from
banks for the deposits of funds of said
county. .5.s
{ The said bids to state what interest
will be paid on daily balances subject
to draft and payable at all times on
demand, as we'll as on certificates OF
deposits. a good and sufficient bond
must accompany each BID. The Board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Willmar this twelfth day
sof January a. p. 1901.
LEWIS JOHNSON, County Auditor
and ex-o6 acio Clerk Sot said Board.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
A DRUNKARD'S WILL

A DRUNKARD'S WILL
II diea wretched sinner, and I leave
to the world worthless reputation,
a wicked example and memory that
is only fit to perish. I leave to my
parents sorrow and bitterness of soul
all the days of their lives. I leave to
my brothers and sisters shame and
grief, and the reproach of their &C
quaintances. leave my wife widowed
and heart-broken, and life of lonely
struggling with want and suffering
I leave my children tainted name, a
ruined position, a pitiful ignorance
and Notifying recollection of a
father who, by his life, disgraced hu-
manity, and at his premature death
Joined the great company of those who
are never to enter the Kingdom of
God. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
TEMPERANCE COMMENT.

Edited by the Press Supt. of the w. G.
Mayor Harrison of Chicago thinks
IA saloon that is too bad to be kept
open after midnight is too bad to be
kept open at ALL" Temperance peo-
pie will agree with him-as far as the
statement goes.
Of all the follies of our day, is there
any quite so stupendous as the policy
OF temp"rizing with the liquor traffic?
An Irish girl was told to mop the
kitchen floor. After awhile the mis-
tress came down to see how she was
getting along. To her establishment
she found the water on the floor two
inches deep. The girl was hopping
it up with all her might, while the
stream still flowed from the faucet.
"Why don't you turn OFT the faucet,
Bridget?" exclaimed the lady.
"Shure, ma am, it's mesilf that hash t
tonne. The water kapes me a a mop
PIN so fast" We are half-sub-
merged with poverty, crime, wretched-
ness and death. With our churches,
leagues, reformatories, lodges, Pied
ges, orphanages, hospitals and asy-
lums we are trying to mop up all the
red waters of inebriety, The task is
hope ess The waters are rising, ris-
ing, rising! When will we become
sane enough to turn off the faucet
olthwest7rn Agriculturalist.
*x*
It is said that the woman saloon
raic er of Kansas, Mrs. Carrie Nation,
is refined, we'll educated, and moth
erly woman of about sixty. Her hus-
band, who is 73 years old, is an at
torney and was veteran of the civil
wars An important fact in connection
with Mrs. Nations raid on the sa-
looms of Wichita is that they exist in
violation of law, Kansas being a pro.
hibition state. She raises a point of
the greatest Importance by assertin :
that no one can sue and recover dam
ages on account of the destruction of
goods which are used unlawfully.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

Mid-Continent: The saloon can no
more maintain respectahility than a
skunk can act as salesman for a
cologne factory.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
Wenner1und.
JEWELER and OPTIC1AN
LOCAL NOTES.

The "Dewey Whist Club was en-
tertained last Thursday evening at the
home of Miss Gertrude Booth.
Sanford Dodge and company are
booked to appear at the Willmar
opera house on Monday evening, Feb.
Is.
Alfred Markhus returned last week
from Moorhead, where he had gone to
see his brother Olof. The latter is
recovering from his siege of illness.
O. A. Hedin went to Kerkhoven this
week, on business competed with the
firm of P. H. Roise & Co. We under
stand they will open small branch
there.
Chas. Shiers and family left Tues
day morning for Tacoma, Washing
ton, having disposed of their property
in the First ward to out of town
parties.
M. Bertelson returned on Friday
from visit with Ortonville relatives.
He was accompanied by daughter,
who will spend some time here with
her folks.
Peter Sletten has decided to locate
in the feed store business in Willmar.
A deal has been made whereby he as
sumes charge of the feed store of G..
| A. Erickson on Third street. He took
possession this week.
Miss Woodbury., instructor in music
and physical culture in the Willmar
public schools last year, holds posi-
ton at present in the Mankato Nor
NAL school. She is recognized as one
of the leading instructors in the state,
and gained an excellent reputation in
her work here
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

There was fifty-six times as much
liquor exported to Porto Rico in 1899
as in 1898; ffty-eight times as much to
the Philippine Islands, and 1000 times
as. much as the average to the Philip
pines for the last ten years.-Union
Signal.
Is this patriotic? Is it Christian?
***
Wholesalers and Retailers Review
(liquor): The Review is not a po-
litical publicati on, therefore it is not
proper for it to take sides with any
great parties. Of course there is one
party that we can afford to fght-th
Prohibition party.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
New Black NTH shop.

] wish to announce to my friends
that / have dissolved partnership with
Mr.. Parson and have opened q new
shop on Trott avenue and 2nd street.
l am now prepared to do al kinds Of
blacksmithing and repairing and will
be pleased 10 have all my old custo-
mers as we'll as new ones to call on
me when you need anything II my
line. II you need your horses shod I
scan save you money
astf ~ FERso NJ
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

ing. 1t was characteristic of the man.
He was getting acquainted.''
Topeka is the headquarters of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail-
road. Hundreds Of men are employed
in the railroad shops, and hundreds Of
trainmen make their headquarters
there. 1t was amorg these that Mr..
Sheldon spent much of his time.
He obtained an employees pass from
the railroad company, and, dressed as
an employee, he made trips up and
down the road in company with the
trainmen, learning their ways and
drawing out their ideas on every con-
ceivable subject, especially on religion.
After that he spent a week or two
with the physicians of Topeka, study
ing them. He read their books and
visited their patients with them. An
other week was spent with the law
yers in their offices and in court.
In the hard times Of 1893 Mr.. Shell
don receiIed many applications for aid
from persons who were out Of employ
ment. He determined to find out fof
himself whether or not employment
could be secured by common laborer,
and, putting on a suit of clothes, he
started out in search of it. Every one
who ever employed labor received a
call from him, but he was invariably
turned away with the information that
no laborers were needed. On the fol.
lowing Sunday he related his expert.
ences, and the people of Topeka awoke
to the fact that an unusual sort Of
preacher was among them.
Then he wrote his stories-those
which preceded I'm His Steps"-and
read them from the pulpit, one install.
ment at time, instead of delivering
ton in his plan to regenerate themes.
seetown," one Of the squalid suburbs
of Topeka.
Such is the outline Of the career
which has brought him fame. He is q
hard worker and lives modestly. He
has wife and one child, a boy of 2
years. His father also lives near him in
Topeka and helps him with his work.
Although Mr.. Sheldon has written a
dozen books, he is known best as the
author of I'm His Steps," The work
was not copyrighted in England, and
20 publishing houses there are still is
suing editions. It has been translated
into French, German, Russian, Italian,
Armenian, Swedish, Norwegian, Span.
ish and dialects Of western Africa. Mr..
Sheldon is by nature q retiring man
and almost breads notoriety. When
told that the people who read his books
would like to know about the author,
he said: 'That is mere idle curiosity.
do not wish to be talked about or ia
have my church work talked about
The message l have for these people
among whom I live l give in my ser
mons. The message l have for the
world at large give in my books.
have nothing more to say"
Although he avoids notoriety, he Is
willing to speak when an opportunity
presents itself to further the cause OF
religion or humanity. He believes in
municipal ownership Of public utilities
and has studied the subject at home
and abroad. He affiliates with no po
litical party, but In local campaigns
has made speeches in favor Of public
ownership. lie believes that water
heat and light plants, together with
street car lines, should be operated BY
cities. .I...--. s~~...> T.:
one Of Sheldon's best stories, which
h > liberal instaIIment Is published this
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For Rent.

House for rert t in First ward, No.
318, Tenth street. The house contains
9 rooms. 5 downstairs and 4 upstairs.
Will rent whole or part. Barn in
connection with room for 4 teams.
Terms reasonable. Il.
s51tf I. q. Holland.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon, whose at
tempt to run Topeka newspaper as
Christ would, has attracted widespread
attention and is most interesting per-
sonality. He might be preaching to
great audiences in rich church, he
might be making an immense fortune
simply by collecting royalties on books
whose editions run into the millions Of
copies, or he might be on the lecture
platform receiving the plaudits of the
people of great cities, but he is content
in Topeka and do his work as he did it
before his name became known in
many lands. ~,
Here is the story of his career: He
was born in Wellsville, N. Y, in 1857.
While he was still a very small boy
his parents removed to Dakota. His
father was a minister who farmed
weekdays and preached in a little
church on Sunday. The Sheldon farm
was just outside Of Yankton, and there
Hardy's Seven Days." I'm His Steps"
and 1.-THE Crucifxion Of Philip Strong"
spent most of his boyhood. 1t was
farm work which built up the broad
shoulders and developed the muscular
limbs Of the man who has become the
foremost of religious authors.
As boy Mr.. Sheldon went to school
In Yankton. Even at that time he had
begun to write stories. They were
printed in the local paper, some Of
them. "And they were just as good"
says his father, las those he writes
now"
AS his father was anxious for him to
become a minister, the young man
went east and entered Phillips acade-
my, Andover, Mass, where thousands
Of theological students are trained.
Later he took course at Brown uni
versity and then returned to the An
dover Theological seminary.
After a summer in Europe he entered
the ministry and began preaching in
Waterbury, Vt. But the spirit of the
west was in him, so when he received
a call to become the pastor Of the new
~ established Central Congregational
church, in Topeka, in 1888, he gladly
accepted it as the opening he had been
waiting for.
Most men would not have thought
the outlook an inviting one. The little
congregation Of 60 had no church build
ing, but held services in dingy little
hall over a grocery store. But he went
to work with q will. AS result of his
energetic methods the little hall was
soon abandoned and a substantial stone
church erected. The congregation was
increased to 300. 1t was not rich or
fashionable congregation, nor is 1t to-
day, but it is very much alive.
Early in his passionate Mr.. Sheldon
began to employ strikingly original
methods. He was not satisfied with
the kind of work usually done by min
listers. He wanted to know what ideas
the masses of the people had on the
subject Of Christianity, and he wanted
to find out about their daily lives and
occupations. >.,ss..
With this desire In his heart he asked
his congregation to excuse him from
pastoral work for three months, and
his congregation saw little of him ex-
cept during church services. He was
at home scarcely any of the time, but
very few people knew what he was do
20 not fail to read ''MaIcom Kirk, .
vas haSun N our last issue and Of whit
week. It Is : story worth reading.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
PROGRAM.

oO0SAO1S OO1 U1uCoUVS WILL No uC1O LII
Willmar according to the program
given below:
PROGRAM.
FIRST DAY-FEBRUARY z, 1901.
A. M 900 to 1000. Plane Geometry.
1000 to 11:10. Either Physical Geogra-
ply or Gen. History
(applicant's choice.)
P. M 1:3o to 2:3o. Natural Philosophy.
240 to 3:40 Algebra.
SECOND DAY-FEBRUARY 8, 1901.
A. NJ 500 to $780, Filling out and collect
$50 to $780, Spelling
9:0O.to 1000. County Superintendent
Professional Test.
1910 to lilo Reading.
1l:2O to 1920 Grammar.
go So pntsd States History
4:20 to $40. Drawing (OptiOnaD.
THIRD DAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1901.
A. M = 500 to 900. County superintendent
Professional Test, COM
pleted.
1920 to 11:2O. Geography.
1880 to 1880. Music (optional)
P. M 200 to 800. Civil Government.
The first days examinations include
only first grade subjects, and will be
held at the county superintendent
office.
The second and third days. exami-
nations include subjects for all grades
of certificates, and will be held at the
high school building.
The law does not require teachers
to make up time lost while attending
the regular state examinations for
teachers certificates.
Respectfully.
E. F. FINK,
County Sup't.
Willmar, Jan. 10, 1901. 50-2
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

For reliable fire Insurance as cheap
asS any, see B. 3. otos, ii TRIBUNE
bull ding. 1851
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06

Fol. SAL TWo fine building lots
OF south endfof Sixth street. Inquire
OF Thomas Scotton. Soft
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-02-06
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

The regular state examinations for
teachers certificates will be held in
Willmar according to the program
given below:
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
The Hello Habit,

A nervous-looking girl consulted doc tor, who asked her what she was suffering from. Her answer was as follows:
 Il am telephone girl, doctor, and the work IS terrible strain on my nerves. The monotony of having a receiver constantly at my ears, and saying 'Hello!' tells upon my nerves. When of duty I am always hay ing Hello, ringing in my ears, and l am constantly saying it. When 1 go to bed 1 wake from my sleep saying Hello! and when l kneel down to say my prayers in them. .'-Sporting Times.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
AN INDUSTRIAL FORUM.
Outcome of the Recent Conference of the Representatives of
 Capital and Labor.
FORUM OF ARBITRATION ORGANIZED.
Senator Marcus A. Hanna. of Ohio. is Chairman, with Samuel Comp CTS and Oscar s. Strauss Vice. Chairman-WiII Work in Connec- tiOn With the Civic Federation.

New York, Dec. 2O.-The executive committee which was chosen by the conference called to consider Tlans for healing the differences between the capitalistic and labor interests of the country organized, elected off, cers and issued a general statement of it's mission. Senator Marcus A. Hanna was chosen as it's chairman: with Samuel Gompers first vice-chair, man.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
PrOGress Backward.

I'm glad to observe that Mir. De Kanter has turned over new leaf, remarked Mrs Borden
 Flow do you mean, ma 'am?" inquired the ohservant chambermaid. He hasn't left his shoes on the hall rack these last few nights"
 No, ma am. but you'd ought to see how muddy his sheets are. Philadelphia Press.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
First uDmarine Cable.

The first submarine cable was laid across the English Channel about fifty years ago. It was also about the same time that Hos letters Stomach Bitters, the world re- nowned dyspepsia cure, was first introduced to the, public. If you are sufferer from this ailment, or from indigestion, fatulency, constipation, nervousness or insomnia, you should try it at once, if you would be well. The genuine must have our Private Die Stamp over the neck of the bottle
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
He Couldn't,

''Oh, Mir. Spooneigh, pray rise. It is not right that you should knee at my feet. Rise, l beg. of you." implored the fair lad%.
 But he didn, rise. His Irish did, though. and he replied, solemnly:
 I'm afraid-er-Miss Grace-Pm afraid I'm kneeling on your-er-that is, you dropped your chewing gum, and, oh Miss Grace, I'm stuck on you!"-Denver Times
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
Look at the LabeIS!

Every package of cocoa or chocolate put out by Walter Baker & Go. bears the we'll known trademark of the chocolate girl, and the place of manufacture, Dorchester, Mass"
 Housekeepers are advised to examine their purchases, and make sure that other goods have not been substituted.
 They received three gold medals from the Pan-American exposition
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
The Abandonment Calendar

of the season Gin ten colorsl six beautiful heads ton six sheets, l0Xl2 inches), repro ductions of paintings by Moran, issued by General Passenger Department, Chicago, Miwau kee & St. Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt of twenty-five cents. Address F.. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi CaCO.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
Adyancing.

Tourst-Are the Indians around here making any progress?
 Westerner-Sure! Their medicine man IS patent medicine man.-Puck.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

What is the use in employing some one to do your dyeing for you. If you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES you can do 1t just as well as professional.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

"Jones new book takes the cake.' "Yes; but the trouble is Jones can't be appointed receiver of the bakery. ."-Atlanta Consti- tuition.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter with Hales Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pikes Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

To err is human, put to rub it in that we did Is inhuman.-Puck
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
Children of Larger Growth.

Don't laugh at the children for writing letters to Santa Claus. Some grown people write letters in answer to green goods ad- vertisements.-Was Star
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
Discovered There Were others.

He (sadly)-I can remember when you ,ised to say I was all the world to you
 She-Perhaps; but I've studied astrcn- omy since!-Puck.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

A girl admircs extravaganza in the young man she isn't going to marry.-Chicago Daily News
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

Stops the Cough nnd Vorl&s on
 the Cold. Laxative Promo Ouinine Tablets Price 25c.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

Greatness magnifes a mans mlstakes.- Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave, N, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan 6, l9O0
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

Few of Us live co learn; and fewer learn to live.-Wrinkle.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

It retains it's connection with the National Civic federation and be- comes the industrial department of that organization.
 Statement to the Public. The following statement was given out at the conclusion of the executive session.:
 ''This committee shall be known as the industrial department of the Ma tional Civic federation
 "The scope and province of this de- partment shall be to do what may seem best to promote industrial peace, to be helpful in establishing rightful relations between employ CTS and workers; by it's good offices to endeavor to obviate and prevent strikes and loclouts; to aid in re- newing industrial relations where a rupture has occurred.
 That at all times representatives of employers and workers, organized or unorganized, should confer for the adjustment of differences or disputes before an acute stage is reached, and thus avoid or minimize the number of strikes or loclOuts.
 '"Thatmutual agreements as to con- ditions under which labor shall be encouraged, and that when agree. ments are made the terms therefor should be faithfully adhered to, both in letter and in spirit, by both par ties.
 "This department, either as a whole or a subcommittee by it appointed, shall, when requested, act as a forum to adjust and decide upon questions at issue between workers and their employers, providing in it's opinion the subject is one of sulncient inn portance.
 "This department will not consider abstract industrial problems. "This department assumes no pow. CT of arbitration unless such powers be conferred by both parties to dispute.
 "rhis department shall adopt a set of bylaws for it's government"
 The Officers Chosen. Officers were elected and commit. tees appointed as follows: Chairman, Senator NJ. A. Hanna. Vice-chairmen, Samuel Gompers and Oscar s. Strauss.
 Treasurer, Charles A. Moore. Secretary, Ralph M. Easley. Committee on bylaws S. Strauss, s. R. Galloway, James II. Eckles, John J. NcCook, Samuel Gompers and Hakd te. The committ flaws win re- port set Sh the executive about t, anuary, the date t2 hairman.
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Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27
Best for t1

NO matter what al~~.NoWlU cancer, you will meyer get well untfr SS eUweS Son wda 2q ie proS easy, natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back Cascarets Candy Catbartic the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. c. c. stamped on 1t. Beware of mutations
Newport weekly independent., 1901-12-27

"Why did you leave your last place?" asked the lady of the hired girl who was seeking a location. "Why, mum, replied the applicant, eth hired gurl who wurrk'd ther' before me broke ali tn chiny wurth breakin mum .'-Ohio State Journal.