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Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Concert Next Monday Evening,

The concert by the Mozart Quartette
OF Chicago of which mention was made
few weeks ago will take place at the
Swedish Baptist church next Monday
evening, Oct. IA. This will be musi-
cal treat to lovers of music in and
about Willmar, as the talent will COM
prise some of the best among Swedish
Americans. Prof. Francke, the basso.
is wellknown as composer. He will
be assisted by Miss Frida Eklund,
soprano; Miss Vilhelmina Baumbach,
alto: Mr.. Theodor Eklund, tenor: and
Miss Maria Lagergren, pianist,-all
artists Of merit. The program to be
rendered at Willmar includes a bass
solo by Prof. Francke, 'Behold, l
Stand at the Door:"a trio, Min Her.
de god;' a soprano solo; "Fear Ye
Not, Oh Israeli a piano solo; a duet;
as we'll as selections by the full quar-
tette. This is a rare opportunity to
hear something good and all are in
vited to come. Admission price will
be % cents and Is cents for children
under twelve years of age.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
A WAvward Girl.

May Porter, young woman from
Cokato, who had been working for
John Paulson of this village for a few
weeks, left her place the last day of
the fair. Soon after it was found that
$50 hidden away in bureau drawer
had also left the place about the same
time, and it was suspected that May
had formed an alliance with the money.
Search was made for the woman and
Officer Trau found her in company
with one of the quartette of colored
singers. No trace of the money was
found, and as no warrant had been
sworn out for her arrest the officer let
her depart. She is supposed to have
gone with the fellow in whose company
she was found. Reports from her old
home indicate that this was not her
first escapade. Mr.. Paulson says she
was good worker, but was inclined
to spend too much time on the streets
at night.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
GenneSSee,

Oct. 7-Threshing is finished in this
vicinity. Wheat averaged about Is
bushels to the acre. Andrew Ander-
son OF Maynard is visitingh his brother,
B. P. Anderson 1.-The Nilsson and
Llndquist young people attended the
social in Atwater Friday evening. ..
School began in district So today,
with Esther Anderson as teacher. j..
School began in district IL Monday,
with Florence Dahl of Atwater as
teacher. &c. A. Peterson is assist
ing his brother, Willie, doing mason
work in Willmar. .Albin, Rudolph,
Mabel, Minnie and Adena Peterson
have had an attack of scarlet fever,
but are now we'll again. William
Peterson, who has spent the summer
with his brother, Edwin, at Erickson
vile, is back here .... Carrie and
Mary Lindquist and Emil Anderson
visited at Lundquist's place in Lake
Lillian last Sunday 80. r. A. Peter
son is erecting a new engine house for
the Duluth elevator at Atwater.
G. M. Roos of Waverly visited rela-
tives here few days last week, re-
turning home Wednesday,. Misses
Mary Olson and Emma Lee are at
tending school in Atwater.
-GENNEssEE CRACKER JACK.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Nam re-.

Oct. THE farmers are nearly done
ploughing in this vicinity. -. MIR.
and Mrs. Aug: Holmgrem entertained
large number of friends Saturday
and Sunday. . Mr.. and Mrs. N. Gil
bert also entertained number of
friends Sunday. Rev. Franzeen con-
Quoted services in the East Salem
church Sunday at p. M, and in the
evening there was young peoples
meeting. Otto Tingvan had his
corn threshed the last part of last
week. He got about 275 bushels.
Mr.. Frykman returned to Minneapolis
today. He is brother to Rev. N.
Frykman and has been visiting at his
brothers place here for about a
month. Rev. Frykman also left for
Minneapolis today. .. There will be a
young peoples temperance meeting in
the West Salem church next Sunday
evening. All are invitedto attend. . .
Miss Christina Finstrom went to Min
neapolis Saturday.. DIR. David and
Miss Alma Anderson entertained a
large number of young people at their
home last Saturday evening by giving
a party. Those present report they
had a good and present time.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
INSANE FROM PULLING TOOTH.
4 Late Arrival From Sweden Loses Rea-
son and is Sent to the Hospital.


Jonas Friedman of Priam was
brought before the judge OF probate
last Thursday to be examined regard
ing his mental condition.. Drs. Frost
and Johnson conducted the examina-
ton and found him insane. Deputy
Sheriff Nordstrom took the unfort-
unate man to Fergus Falls Thursday
night. Fridman is Il years old, aud
has been in this country only short
time. He came from Sweden last
May, and spent a couple Of months in
Kansas. From there he came to this
county and has been working around
Priam, where he has some relatives.
The immediate cause Of his loss Of
reason is said to have been worrying
over the results Of having a tooth
pulled. The cavity kept bleeding for
several days and he feared that he was
going to bleed to death. This fear so
preyed on him that he was unable to
sleep, and finally bis reason gave
way. The examination, however,
brought out the fact that insanity is
hereditary in the family. His mother
is slightly demented, and his paternal
grandfather committed suicide. He
thus Inherited an easily unbalanced
mind and homesickness undermined
the weak foundation of his reason so
that it took a very slight cause to
topple it over.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
As Equaliz ed by State Board

The state board of equalization in
creased the assessment in Kandiyohi
as follows: Horses, 2years old, 10
per cent: 3 years old and over, Is per
cent: cattle, year old, 20 per cent:
2 years old, 20 per cent; hogs, 10 per
cent; wagons and carriages, 5 per
cent: melodeous and organs, 20 per
cent; pianos, 10 per cent; agricultural
tools, 25 per cent; credits other than
banks, 2Oper cent: shares of stock of
Bank of Willmar, Is per cent, shares
of stock in Kandiyobi County Bank,
5 per cent. Town of Dovre was raised
30 On agricultural tools by the county
board; with the raise by the state
board it makes total increase of 125
per cent on that class for that town.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Ringville.

Oct. S-Threshing is now a thing of
the past for this year. .. The auction
sale at Nyberg's was quite
scheme in which the owner wanted to
find out how much his neighbors
thought his property was worth. .....
Misses Dolley and Mary Coyne have
gone to Wilkins county to teach
school. =. j.. Miss Hanna Coyne is teach
ing school in Warner. AT a special
meeting of the members of the George
vile creamery association last Satur-
day it was decided to put in cement
floor and milk cooker and a number
of other improvements. The creamery
is keeping up-to-date in every respect
-. John Peterson took in the street
fair in WilImar and reports a very
good time. John Halverson went to
Sedan to work for his uncle, Ole Sjei.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Railroad Men in Trouble.

4 number of railroad men on the
Breckenridge division have been ar
rested charged with stealing about
81, 900 worth of silks and rugs. The
theft is said to have taken place about
two years ago. The goods were ship
ped in bond to a western point. The
matter was thoroughly investigated at
the time but 40 clue could be found to
the perpetrators. When the matter
was dropped some Of the men impli-
Gated became little careless in dis
playing some Of the costly goods, and
this led to the arrest of one of them.
He confessed and gave the names Of
the participants. There were all ar
rested and will be brought before the
the .. S. district court, as the stolen
goods were under the control of the
custom authorities. The men impli-
Gated are Conductors Mosher and
Welch, Engineers Brashaw and Nc
Cam, Ed Bake, James and William
Vaughn. The arrests caused great
deal of excitement here, as the mep
are all we'll known and have hitherto
borne a good reputation.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
NEW BUILDING FOR CITY PLANT.
The Contract For New Power House
Has Been Awarded to J. n. Olson.

A special Meeting of the village
council was held Monday evening to
consider bids for building a power
house. All the members were present
except Alderman Stalland. The bid
OF J. 81. Olson was accepted and con-
tract made with him for erecting a
one-story solid brick building, 5Sx62.
The basement will be raised about IS
inches, and there will be anornamental
front about 25 feet high. The contract
price is 81, 825, and Mr.. Olson will be
allowed to use all the material on the
grounds.
Superintendent Johnson, President
Tyler and Alderman Williams were
appointed a committee to 90 to the
cities to purchase one boiler, one dy-
namo, switchboard, and other neces-
sary appliances.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Old Building on the Move.

Another old landmark is leaving the
business center of town and going to
the outskirts. The Barnstad build inc
now on the move was built by Dale &
Roise some % years ago, and was
used as drug and grocery store.
When the firm built the brick store
the building was moved to Fourth
street, then away from the main busi-
ness part of town. Now the business
has grown so rapidly In that direction
that better buildings are demanded,
and the old frame buildings have to
get out of the way.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
THE LOSS is ADJUSTED.
The Village Receives S6, 76A. 60 Insur-
ance. Engineer Exonerated.

A special meeting of the village
council was held last Friday evening
to consider the adjustment of the in
surance on the power house. The re-
port OF the electric light committee
showed that the loss was figured at
S7,o10.4S. Salvage for brick that can
be used again was estimated at 1905. .SS
leaving net loss of Sc, 764.6O. On
motion it was unanimously resolved
to settle with the insurance company
On those figures.
The value Of the destroyed building
was placed at So, 1872: the small ynamo
at $500: the boilers and settings, at
$500; damage to engines, s40O; brick
chimney, $500: the balance was for the
switch board, meters and other small
Instruments. In fixing the value of
the boilers and dynamo the actual
value at the time was estimated, not
the original cost. The average life
of boiler is generally estimated at
10 years, but the insurance company
allowed IS years for these boilers,
and as they had been used for ten
years they were valued at five ninths
of their original cost.
The members of the council express
themselves as being we'll pleased with
the adjustment, and believe it covers
the actual value of the destroyed
building and machinery,
The electric subcommittee was auth
orized to procure plans and estimates
for a new power house, and report at
their earliest convenience.
President Tyler, Alderman Will
Ans and Supt. A. C. Johnson went to
Mn leapoli5 yesterday to make ar
rangements for securing another boil
er of the same size and type as the one
now in use
The following letter from the in
sp=cting agent was placed on file:
Willmar, Mimi. Oct. 1, 1901.
Mayor, Village of Willmar, Minn
Dear Sir:--After a thorough investigat ii on
OF the cause Of the recent explosion of your
No. boiler, am free to state that no evil
dence has been found showing negligence on
the part of either the Village of Willmar or
the engineer in charge. The cause was a
natural one and beyond the power of hui
man agency to avert.
take the pleasure in assuring you that
We have every confidence in the manage
ment of the plant and are pleased to con-
tinue our insurance.
Yours very truly,
CHAS S. BLAKE
Gen. Agt. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspec.
- ton and Insurance. - - =
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Svea.

The autumn days are with US once
more: Nothing of any Importance
occurs in svea nowadays, but every
tnlng Is moving along in it's usualway
..Threshing is about done; the
Westerberg company cleaned up Fri
day, and johnson brothers housed
their machine last week ...... The
school in district 55 opened two weeks
ago with A. 0. Nelson as teacher.
MI. Nelson taught in the same district
last year. The school in district 6S
opened Monday with Miss Cora Peter
son OF Kandiyohi at the helm. Miss
PETERSON taught here two years ago,
and has large circle of friends here
who are pleased to see her back again
......Miss Josie Nelson left for Will
mar last Monday to resume her studies
at the seminary. ...,Johnny Beck
and Andrew Nordahl left for Kenmare,
N. D., about ten days ago. It is un-
derstood the former is to reside with
his parents, while the latter will look
after his land interests. .Nels Nell
son, Sr., has .beautifed the appear
ance of Our neat little city by erecting
windmill ...... Miss Mary Gran
quist left for Willmar last week.
Miss Annie Trulson returned to Chi
cago last week after having spent the
summer with here folks here. Miss
Tilda Lingren of Kerkhoven visited
at E. Falks' week before last.
The Young Peoples society held it's
first meeting of the season last Friday
night. It was we'll attended and the
prospects are that this yearthe society
will be very successful. >. Miss Annie
Skoglund has returned from the cities
. ....Some of our young people at
tended the surprise party in Roseland
last Saturday night which was given
in honor of Miss Annie Anderson. It
is said the occasion was a most en-
joyable one. e......The aged father of
Olof Waline of Roseland has returned
from Willmar where he has undergone
an operation for cancer of the lip.
Everybody in. this vicinity attended
the Willmar street fair and nobody as
yet has made unkind remarks, but on
the contrary speak most highly of the
fair and the splendid manner in which
the Willmar citizens entertained the
visitors. Kid is pleased to see
that his deputy has not joined the
''seven sleepers. Do let US hear from
you often. Kid is very much inter-
ested in F'ahlun and will like to learn
what is going on in the ''old town.
KID MCCHEE.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
From Dakota.

Ell Arueson returned Monday morn
ing from North Dakota, where he has
been working for the Plano company
for some months. He reports good
business AMI everything booming up
there. The farmers got a fairly good
crop OF wheat and an unusually heavy
crop OF fax this year. Threshers are
busy and will be kept at it till the
snow flies. The manufacturers were
unable to supply the demand for
threshing machines, and there is so
much straw to the wheat that unless
the season is unusually long 1t will
be impossible to finish the work.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Street Fair Echoes.

L. O. Thorpe won the first prize
given by Boyd, Neste & Sandven, and
c. W. Odell won the second prize.
Ole J. Nicholson won the prize Of
fered by B. 81. Roise & Co. for the
purchase of the largest bill of goods
during the fair.
The list of premiums awarded was
not quite complete last week, and the
addenda cannot be given yet, as some
OF the parties holding premium cards
have not turned them into the Sec
retary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Olson of Eagle
Lake received the $40 glass table set
offered by A. E. Mossberg for the
parents coming TO the fair who had
raised the largest family. They have
had 15 children, II of whom are now
living.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
New loadon.

Charles Johnson, from near Will
mar, made our Office a pleasant call
today. John Swenson, a brother of
Mrs. Geo. Johnson, of Colfax, is up
from Lyon county for visit. Ole
solum, of Irving, sold his farm of 80
acres in that town for SO, 200 or $40
per acre. Who says Kandiyohi co.
farms do not bring good price,.
Among those who were down Satur-
day afternoon to hear the Governor
and visit the street fair at Willmar
were the Misses Ella Broberg. Grace
Randall, Martha Haley, Messrs. G..
Holmquist, J. O. Estrem, E. E. Law
son and others. Chas Thorne, one
of our prominent and prosperous
farmers of Nest Lake, has decided to
become resident of our village, leav-
ing his farm in the hands of his sons.
He has just closed deal with Rev. O..
FL. Mybren in which for the considera-
tion of 81, $50 he becomes the owner of
the house now occupied by Rev. R.
DrySdale.-TimeS, Oct. 3.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
AtwakeF.


Henry Wilson has1rented his farm
to E. L. Ralph, whozhas moved onto
the same. %. Mrs. Ellen Covell return
ed Sunday evening from a fve-weeks
visit with relatives and friends at the
cities and also Rochester, Mimi.
Elmer Early has mosed into the Fly
gare house just south of the depot, Il.
W. Jones taking Possession of the
American House thsIfrst of the week.
Martin sorensoh departed Wed
nesday morning forsan extended trip
to Missouri and other of the south
western states, where he will visit rela-
tives and look over the country. He
was accompanied by his wife and
and mother. 80. The matter of build
ing new stock yards. at this place is
now under consideration by the Great
Northern Ry. Co. The travelling
freight agent was looking after the
matter this week while here. It is
quite probable that the new yards will
be farther west of She depot than the
present ones. 20. 4. Anderson met
with quite an accident on Thursday
evening of last week, While hauling
hay, in company with several others
on the load, he either fell from the
load or was brushed Off by the tele-
phone wire near Henry Stene's resi-
dence, and was quite badly, although
not seriously, injurea. He struck on
his side and received some bruises
and bad shaking up, although no
bones are broken. He is now under
the doctors care and is recovering.-
Republican-Press, Oct. 4.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
PIav Arain TONIGHT.

The McPhee company played to a
fair house last night. They would
probably have had q full house, but
on account of the temporary failure of
the electric lights many people thought
there would be no show. Gasoline and
oil lamps had been procured, how
ever, and the show went on. The COM
pany gave an excellent performance.
The, specia1ties were among the best
ever presented in Willmar, and were
repeatedly encored. The company will
present ''The Two Orphans" this
evening, with specialties between
all the acts.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Excursion to Beet Sugar Factory.

a number of farmers left ON this
morning train on an excursion to the
beet sugar factory at Minneapolis.
The excursion had been arranged by
the proprietors of the factory for the
purpose of interesting the farmers in
raising sugar beets. The rate was
one fare for the round trip. The COM
=pany was to take the excursionists
from the train to the factory, where
they will be shown all over the works
and afterwards given a dinner.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Seminary Notes.

School opened with an attendance OF
about 60, and more are coming in
every day.
Messrs. Deerland, Moe and Bake
are back, and are as jolly as ever.
There was a social entertainment
given last Saturday evening and
everybody had a good time.
The boarding club bas been organ
lied with the following officers: A.
Suterback, PRESIDENT: Miss Kron, Sec
retary; Mr. Odegaard, general mana.
ger.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Moved Into the Cellar.

The Western Union Telegraph Office
was moved last Saturday to little
room under J. D. Wolpert's store.
The poor company does not feel able
to grant it's agent here more than five
dollars per month for rent, and as
Mr.. Thompson had closed out his
confectionery business he did not feel
like digging down into his own pock-
cts to pay for suitable room, hence
the removal. IF the rental rates
should go up here the company would
probably require the agent to estab-
lish an Office on the streets with an
umbrella for shelter.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Paddock on Church Door,

The Norwegian Lutheran congrega-
tion at East Norway Lake, Minn., is
an independent one and no mistake.
President Hoyme of the United church
announced that he would preach in
the church On Sept. Is. When he ar
rived there he found the front door
ornamented with a big paddock. The
venerable Rev. Mr.. Preus and Dis
trict President Harstad Of the Nor
wegian synod have received similar
reatment.-Minneapolis Journal, Oct.
5, 1901.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Endeavor Social.

The Christian Endeayor society will
give a social at the home of Miss
Gerda Wennerlund tomorrow evening.
Arrangements for an Interesting time
nave been made and the friends of the
society are invited to come. Refresh.
ments will be served at ten cents after
the exercises and through out the even
ing. This will be the first Of a series
of socials to be given by the Endeav.
orers during the coming season.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Surprised by Friends,

Mr.. and Mrs, c.. II. Anderson were
"surprised last Monday evening by
a party of about 80 of their friends,
the occasion being the second ami
versary Of their wedding. The sur
prisers took possession Of the house
and enjoyed a good time. Supper was
served by the ladies. AS a memento
of the occasion an elegant hall rack
was presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
Anderson
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
County Dairymen's Association.

Next month the Meeker county
dairymen's Association will have a
meeting, when the snbject for discus
sion will be 'What kind of feed to
buy, if any, A county organiza-
tion is what Kandiyohi county dairy
men ought to have. One was organ
lied two or three years ago, but the
interest seemed to lag and the meet
ings were dropped. However matter
OF so much Importance might Justify
another trial.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Blew Open the Safe.

The safe in the Great Northern de-
pot in Appleton was bl ,wn open by
burglars Wednesday night and about
$50 taken. With no night operator
and Off by itself, the depot is easy of
access to prowlers at any time.-Ben-
son Times.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
illustrated Lecture.

Professor Maria L. Sanford, of,the
State University, will give an Illus
trated lecture on 'Greek Art and
Literature at the High School build
ing next Monday evening, ats CLOCK.
The lecturer is q very entertaining
speaker, and all who appreciate an
instructive lecture should make it
point to attend.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09

&. A. Gustafson went to Litchfeld
tuesday afternoon to attend the meet
ing OF the St. Paul Presbytery as rep
resentative for the, New London con-
gregatiOn- Rev. c.. 81. Johnson and
M. Mcdonald represent the Willmar
congregation at the meeting.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Auctions Advertised.

The following auction sales are ad-
vertised in this issue:
Oct IA. Hawkinson, Whitefeld.
Oct. l4-D. c. Abbott, Irving,
Oct. 16-Chas. A. Walen, East Lake
Lillian.
Oct. 1S-I. Damstra, Roseland.
Oct. 22-Erick Falk, White6eld,
Oct. 25-Gust Peterson, Gennessee.
Oct. 26-Olof Olson, Lake Lillian.
Oct. 2S-F. Bornstedt, Lake Lillian
Nov. 1-Andrew Redig, Kandiy
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09

Misses Selma and Hilma Erickson
came down from North Dakota last
Saturday, and in company with their
cousin Arnold Erickson went to New
London for visit with the family of
J. E. F. Erickson. They returned to
Willmar today and will return to their
home tomorrow. s
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09

Hans Sconberg and Ole Rogen, of
Willmar, were over Saturday to see
the old town. Both boys were once
among our smart set and possess the
faculty Of winning the esteem of their
Falls Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Wedding Next "Wednesday.

Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding of Mr.. Charles William Hedman
to Miss Hilma Bergren. The wedding
will take place on Wednesday, Oct.
16, at the home of BRIDES mother, Mrs.
Anna Bergren in the town OF Dovre.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09

Miss Marie Railson has returned to
WlIlmar and expects to open her
studio of music in the Mikkleson
block very soon. At present she is at
e, S. Neuberger's residence on Litch-
field avenue. .... i=. 3 S
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
Minister Cleared.

Rev. Morrison, formerly of Litch-
field, regarding whom much adverse
comment has been published because
he married his step-daughter, was
sustained by the M. E. conference at
Brainerd by vote of 68 to Is.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09
w G. T. U. Ueetin1.

A regular meeting of the w. G.. T.
q. will be held at the home of Mrs.
Young on Thursday afternoon, Oct.
q, at 3 O'Clock. A large attendance
is requested as the report of the Min
nesota state convention will be read,
y from which we hope to get inspiration
for the years work. Be sure to at-
tend.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. B. Glarum, of
Willmar, and Mr.. and Mrs. Landing,
their daughter and son-in-law. of
Glenwood, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
simen Bue last week Sunday.-Mon-
tevideo Leader, Oct. 4.
Willmar tribune., 1901-10-09

Harold Johnson, son of DR.: John
son, went to Minneapolis Tuesday te
visit his brother, Hans, and take in
the Minnesota-Nebraska foot bal
game Saturday of this week.