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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Lake Elizabeth and Fahlun.

Aug. 30.-Mr. Andrew Nordstrom
was seen in this vicinity lately. Hill
mer Stenberg is firing forHenry Hort 8
threshing rig. The Misses Amy and
Esther Jones have returned to Mime
apolis to resume their school work.
A party was given at Exbom's place
last Sunday. Misses Amy and Esther
Jones entertained some over forty of
their friends at social gathering at
their pleasant home in Fahlun, Sunday
evening, Aug. rs. It was one of the
most pleasant social gatherings ever
held in Fahlun and was greatly en-
joyed by all the guests. A delicious
supper was served and later on ice
cream and fruits were passed around.
All went home happy after having en-
joyed the hospitality of the Jones
home until a late hour. Among those
present were: Amy Wicklund and
brother, Esther Freeman and brother,
Albin Carlson, Henry and Hattie Par
sons, OF Kandiyohi; Clara, Esther and
Burdick Johnson, Joseph Jones, Phil
Green,' Edith Quist and brothers, Lou
ise Gibson, Adolph and Chas. Nor
blom, William and Josie Peterson,
Louis, Albert and Ellen Norine, OF
F'ahlun; Della, Hilma and Leonard
Boom, Fred Forsberg and sisters and
Emma Norine, of Lake Elizabeth;
Emda and Aaron Swenson, of White
field.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
FREIGHT WRECKED.
4 ssoksn Axle on . Freight Gar De-
rails Six csrs.-Trsffie is Serious.
~ nindorod BY tho Accident.

The wrecking crew was called out
about ten O'Clock last Monday evening
to take care of a wreck about three
miles west of town. An axel had
broken on freight car and the result
was that six cars loaded with grain
were ditched and the track was badly
torn up. Neither the engine nor the
caboose left the track, and none of the
crew were injured. But it caused q
great deal of trouble and inconvenience
by blocking traffic during this busy
season. The passenger train from the
east, arriving here at II p. NJ, had to
wait till the eastbound passenger ar
rived at the scene of the wreck some
FIVE hours later. Then all the passen-
gers and baggage had to be transferred
and the trains backed up. The one on
this side of course was turned right
here, but the one on the west side had
to back it's engine till it reached Bep-
son, where there is q turn-table. A
temporary track was built around the
wreck in time for the noon trains. The
wrecking crew is working night and
day to clear away the debris and re-
build the track.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
kerkhoven.

Aug. 30.-Miss Rose Mahlow is
quite ill of typhoid fever. Frank
Brant has secured a position in the
state grain inspection department at
Minneapolis ...Miss Julia Jacob
son came up from St. Paul Monday
for an extended visit with West Lake
and Kerkhoven relatives and friends.
80. Most of the new wheat being
marketed here is grading No. 2. A
few farmers are getting No. l for
theirs. "A large barn belonging to
G. A. Peterson, of Woods, was struck
by lightning and burned with part of
its contents last Sunday evening.
Mr.. Peterson was able to get all his
stock out, but lost a considerable
amount of hay, feed, harness and
machinery. John Sandin has dis
posed of his interest in the Gorans,
Sandin & Co. harness shop and. will
move to Willmar, where he may en-
gage in business. MIR. Sandin is q
good workman and "mighty good
fellow and he and his estimable wife
will be greatly missed from the social
circles of our village. May prosperity
attend them in their new home. The
Goranses will continue the business
here.-Kerkhoven Banner. :~7~.sr
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
j oW Firm,

Messrs. Geo. 81. Bitterness and Jno.
M. Downs have formed a partnership
and will attend to legal business un-
der the firm name of Bitterness &
Downs. Mr.. Bitterness needs no in-
PRODUCTION to the public, having been
a practising lawyer here for many
years. John M. Downs is bright
and talented young man who will un-
doubtedly make his mark in the pro-
fession he has chosen. He is no
stranger to many of our people al
though new in his profession. He was
born in town of Green Lake % years
ago. After passing through the COM
mon schools he took a course at the
Northern Indiana Normal school, and
afterwards taught school for five
years. He then entered the law de-
partment of the state University, from
which he graduated last spring. John
has a good share of the energy and
gift of language peculiar to his nation
ality, qualities that are very useful to
lawyer. The new firm will be sure
to get their share of legal business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Costly CarelesSness.

A party of hunters from Willmar
threw lighted cigar stump or ciga-
rette on a meadow in the township OF
Whiteield last Sunday and started a
fire which consumed a stack contain
ing ten tons of hay, belonging to Ole
Peterson. Had the farmers not taken
prompt measures to fight the flames,
getting out breaking plow and plow-
ing across the meadows, the fire would
undoubtedly have consumed at least
a hundred ton of hay. The parties
suspected of being guilty were recog-
nized and the owner of the hay is:look-
ing for them. Under the law such
carelessness is punishable by a fine
not exceeding 800 or by Imprisonment
not to exceed ninety days. It be-
hooves those who go hunting to be
very careful, or they may very easily
get into serious trouble :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
CenneSsee.

Sept. IT. O. Anderson is engi-
neering for P. Altman this fall. >. AL
fred Anderson has purchased a new
sulky plow. Louis Moline is back
again from a trip to Sweden. M.
P. Hydene had the misfortune of los
ing one of his horses. . Miss Amanda
Ross of Waverly spent couple of
weeks with friends and relatives here.
....A 'surprise" was rendered Miss
Aldena Hallberg last Monday. (. . Miss
Lydia Mattson spent last Sunday at
Claus Johnson's The Misses Car
rie and Lydia Mattson attended the
surprise party rendered to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Blomgren of Atwater. il. i.
Mats Mattson left for Minneapolis
Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Peterson and G. M. Roos of Waverly
visited relatives at Olivia last week.
-. Mr.. and Mrs. Claus johnson went
to Minneapolis to attend the Methodist
convention, and they will also visit
the state fair. Harold Englund de-
parted for Minneapolis Wednesday
after spending the summer with his
grandfather, M. Mattson. :. r.. E.
Peterson shipped two boilers and a
steam engine to Jacksonville last
week. &. III.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Svoa.

Sept. 2.-"Smallpox, "who has been
visitor in this vicinity, has now tax
en- his flight, and we don It mourn his
departure bit. i. Threshers are find
ing it difficult to supply their engines
with water... Wheat yields about ten
bushels to the acre in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sandeen visited
relatives and friends here week before
last. 80. Misses Mary and Edna o.
son OF Tripolis are visiting with their
sister, Mrs. J. Ed Nelson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sorenson are enjoying visit
from relatives from Donnelly.. :. Ole
Backlund and Peter Hegstrom have
returned from Montana. They don't
speak very highly of that country
The ice cream social and graphophone
concert at Knutson's place last Sun
day was we'll attended. A large num-
Der OF young people from Willmar
were in attendance miss Mabel
McKinsey has been very i'll, but at
this writing is reported to be improv-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. William Peter
son of Willmar visited at the home of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
J. Swenson, few days last week. ..
Joe Magnuson of Pennock visited
friends in this neighborhood last week.
....Gustaf Bloomquist's horses took
a runaway while on the road from
church last Sunday. We have not
heard if any serious damage was done.
....Erick Moline, who has been suffer-
ing from injuries received in q run
away some time ago, is now we'll again.
......Rev. sjoberg of Long Lake con-
Quoted services in the schoolhouse in
District 68 last Sunday forenoon.
"A very pleasant event took place at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole M. John
son last Thursday afternoon, when
their eldest daughter, Amanda, was
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
to Mr.. Oscar Linman. The bride was
attended by Miss Emma Johnson, as
maid OF honor, and Miss Freda Lin
man. The groom's attendants were
Victor Linman, best man, and VIM. O.
Johnson. To the tune of a wedding
march played by Miss Emma Dahl
helm, the bridal procession marched
from the house to floral arch in the
open air, where they were met by Rev.
Robert Larson, who tied the nuptial
knot. After the ceremony bountiful
wedding supper was served which was
partaken ofby about 200 invited guests.
The bride is one of our most respected
young ladies and is held in high es-
teeem by all who know her. The
groom is a popular young man and
possesses many excellent qualities
The writer joins with host of friends
in wishing them all kinds of good luck
KID MCCHEE:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Mann 70.

Aug. 26.-An ice cream social was
given at the home of Aug. Holmgren
Jr. last Saturday evening to a large
number of the Mamre young people.
OF course we all had a delightful time.
...... Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rodman re-
turned last Friday from Dawson,
Minn., where they have been visiting
their daughter, Mrs. O. J. Fondell.
Miss Ida Benson of Minneapolis is
spending q few weeks here, the guest
of J. A. Norman. Mr.. Martin Jen-
son of Minneapolis visited at j. A.
Erlandson's few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ostlund and Miss
Olive Hanson of Pennock spent Sun
day at L. Ostlund 3. >. "A game of ball
between the Mamre Seniors and Juni-
ors last Sunday resulted in a victory
for the Seniors by close score of IL
to IA. Services were held at East
Salem Sunday evening, Rev. Franzen
officiating. NEwsBoY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Setting and Separator Burned.

While Halvorson & Embertson we're
threshing at Conrad Peterson's place
in the town of Green Lake yesterday,
spark from the engine set fire to q
stack: The fire spread so rapidly
that nothing could be saved. The
separator was burned together with
four stacks of oats and two stacks
of weeks.
Everything is so dry now that the
smallest spark will start fire, and
extra precautions should be taken to
avoid it. It would be money we'll in
vested for owners of threshing rigs to
procure a cable for pulling out the
separator in case of fire.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS.

PERSONS residing some 1istanceavav
are requested to make out q list Of the
~ artlcles they wish entered designating
tne class in which they desire them
placed, signing their name plainly and
send to the secretary by mail, and
entry cards will be ready, or calls at
ON ,e OF the secretary on rfirst dav Of
the Fair. Persons living in or near
town should call And have their ehtriea
made before the first day of the Fair.
RULES GOVERNING EXHIBITS.
1. Chicks will compete In classes
by themselves in each breed and re-
celve the same value In premiums az
old fowls.
g.. ALI entries must be made in pairs.
Each entry must state whether chicks
or fowls. The term "fOwl'' ia a bird
hatched prior to 1901: "chick" is q bird
hatched during 1901. Chick weight
not to be considered.
3. All stock must be entered in the
name of the actual owner.
4. An expert Judge will be selected
to make the awards and the American
standard of perfection shall govern in
all varieties recognized therein.
5. The Judge will award no premi-
ums to fowls or birds disqualified or
improperly classed or named. Owners
must abide by their decision of the
class and name they enter in.
No entries will be received after
II M, Thursday, Sept. 26th, 1901.
A pen must consist OF no less than
four hens and rooster.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Dslsno Loses to Willmar.

Uo100o Loses 10 vvUSm1P. H.,
Last Friday was day of victory
for the Willmar ball team. The Del
ano Millers crossed bats with the home
team on the Willmar grounds, and
received q complete shut.out. Score,
5 to 0. The Delano boys have the
reputation of putting up some fast
playing, but they were rather weak in
the game here. The fielding of the
home team was exceptionally fine.
Willmar made one score in the Sec
ond inning, one in the. fifth and a
pretty bunch of three in the fourth.
The batteries were as follows: Will
mar, Pierce and Baerwald; Delano,
Eppel and Johnson. Strike-outs, by
Pierce, 7; by Eppel, 6. Both sides
were credited with only three errors.
The defeat may have been worse but
for q rank decision by the empire in
the eight inning in declaring q man
out on first base. Delano's battery
work was very good.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Look Out for Prairie Fires

Although the season is not far ad-
vanced the extraordinary drouth has
dried up the grass and weeds so that
they burn like powder. Every farmer
should make sure that his buildings.
hay and grain settings are we'll
guarded against possible conaagra-
tion. A spark from a locomotive or
threshing engine, wad from a gun,
a burning cigar stump or spark from
a pipe may set fire in your vicinity
any day. It don't take long to pro-
vide a good tire-break, and it may
save you hundreds of dollars.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Ringville.

Sunday was bad day for the pr al
rie chickens, some of 'em got the worst
soaring they ever had. Threshing
is III full blast both in the southern
and northern part of Ringville and
they are most OF them getting over 3
bushels pr. acre. hasten Mork is
working on Ole Winters barn, which
blew down the fore part of this sum-
mer. Mr.. Olof and Miss Josie Lar
son from Riverside visited on Slough
side Ave. Sunday "A number of
Iowa farmers is around looking for
homes and some have already bought
farms in this vicinity. Land is SELL
Ing as high as S22 per acre. p. O..
lyerson bought two COWS and calf
from the Monson Bros. the first part
of last week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
FahIun.

Aug. 26.-Deputy has, like Kid,
woke up again after long sleep, and
will try to be on the lookout for news.
....Herman Johnson had his granary
moved to a more suitable location last
week.. Peter Felt made a trip to Will
mar last Saturday. 9. . The Freedholm
threshing company started threshing
Friday a week ago. The Lindblad
company pulled out last Friday
John Johnson returned to Minneapo-
lis Wednesday, after having spent a
couple OF weeks in the harvest fields
here. .Messrs. and Mesdames P. A.
Dahlstrom, Swan Anderson and J. A.
Wahlstrand of Willmar spent Sunday
at the home of J. A. Wahlstrand Sr.
1.-THE ice cream social at John Lind
blad's place Sunday before last was a
success. DEPUTY KID.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
0 matter how hardworking and
" painstaking the Street Fair
committees are, It will require

committees are, It will require
tho hearty cooperation Of all
public spirited citizens to make
the affair tho right kind Of . sue.
cess. What are you doing to
help It sIong7 Success will de-
pend upon individual efforts.
Perfeetionis made up from tFifiss.
There are dozens Of things the
private citizen can DO that will
not conflict with the work of the
committees but that will add to
the effectiveness Of the arrange
ments. Plan some detail and
carry It out. The man with ideas
and who possesses gumption can
make himself useful In ! hundred
different ways. There will be.
henors enough for al II tho festi-
val Is made the success that It
should bs. Time 10 short Think
and act. Above oil back up your
committees whom they ask for
your assistance. Remember that
public spirit does not consist In
being ssslthy or prominent, but In
sacrificing private interests for
shs public good. All citizens Of
uhatsvsr station ID life should
feel interested IL anything that
will contribute 90 the welfare Of
the towa. AL osn help !.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Died in North Dakota

A letter from Mr.. Claus Peterson,
formerly of this county, but now lo-
Gated at Olga, N. OAK, contains the
following information, which may be
Of interest to some of our citizens:
Mr.. Peter J. Johnson died at his
farm five miles northwest of Olga. on
Aug. q. Deceased came here from
Kandiyohi county about 10 years ago,
where he had rented farm south OF
Willmar for some time. He was born
in Skane, and was about 60 wears OF
age. he leaves an aged sister here
and some other relatives at Alton.
MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04

Lars c. Arthur is among the farm
ers of the county who will retire from
farm work for time and enjoy life in
the village. he has sold his farm
three miles south of Willmar to a MIR.
Moody from Iowa. The farm con-
tains 200 acres and the price paid was
$50 per acre, which is certainly very
satisfactory deal for Mr.. Arthur.
The family will probably move into
town the early part of October. MIR.
Arthur will have an auction sale of
his farm property the 18th inst.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
A Fire that Might Have Been wors,

4 Fire that Wight Have Been Worse,
A stack and half of grain were
burned on the farm of Andrew O. Nell
son in the town of White6eld a week
ago yesterday. The Ruud-Nelson rig
was threshing there and sparks from
the engine set the fire. The separator
was promptly hauled out with the
cable kept in readiness for emergencies
and with the efforts of the crew the fire
was confined to the stack in which it
caught. Had the wind blown in the
other direction no efforts could have
saved the remainder of that setting.
another setting and the barn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
n.y.
Nest Lake. Z

Sept. 2.-The Monson, Thorne &
Ekblad threshing company is busy
threshing around here. The new
self feeder works to satisfaction. i. .
A party of young people surprised ~
Alma Carlson last Wednesday even
ing. Charley Stark of Minneapolis
is working for John Henderson. i. =. =.
Miss Annie Schollin of spicer took
Mrs. Hedlund, out here Tuesday even
ing for few days. visit with Mrs. D.
Johnson. Miss Martha Thorne is
at New London learning dressmaking.
-. The wheat crop is better then was
expected. John Thorne got II bushels
to the acre. = : ~ Ss s. { L.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
BIG PRIZES FOR ALI.
Premiums Offered by the
Street Fair Association will
be Paid In Cash.

The premium list for the first ANNA,
street fair, to be held Sept. 2e, q, %,
Is issued this week. Following are
the announcements:
ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Village of willmar and its
people, extend to all people q cordial
invitation to attend and enjoy the
annual Free Street Fair at Willmar,
70 be- held Thursday, Friday and
saturday, Sept. rs, q aud %, 1901.
AND particularly is this invitation
addressed to the residents in the aqri-
cultural communities and villages in
hand1yoh1 county, for only with their
assistance can the fair be made q sue
cess; TO that end every plan formu-
4ateo, every arrangement made. every
attraction secured, has been provided
Win the single purpose of giving to
them three days visit in the village
which will not only be fraught with
pleasure, but ofpositive value in every
way and without expense.
PREMIUMS.
The premiums offered for exhibit
are, as can be seen from the list. At
traetive enough to warrant the belief
that there will be q general competi-
tlon for them. And besides the intrinsic
value OF these premiums consideration
should be given to the distinction
which attends success, which in and
by itself is of no small value. No en-
trance fee is charged and no partiality
can, under the rules adopted, be shown
In awarding prizes.
ADJUSTMENTS.
The programme OF amusements is
not yet complete but from the arrange
ments already made it is no exaggera-
ton to predict that it will surpass
anything of the kind yet presented in
Willmar. There will be attractions
OF all kinds, all of real merit. The
evenings will be given up to entertain
ments.
PRIZES IMMEDIATELY.
The giving of prizes will be CON-
pleted on the last day of the fair and
all who have won will be given orders
by the secretary which will at once
entttle them to their awards. There
will be no waiting for judgments to be
approved or other vexatious delays.
AS soon as the judges report, the or
ders will be ready for the winners. 1t
is desired that all who make entries
will forward them to the secretary as
soon as possible. No entries will be
received after II M, Sept. 26. Entry
lists will be furnished upon applica-
ti0n and any information will be cheer
fully forwarded to inquirers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
SEPT.
20, Fl, 28.
We want you to come.
COCO GOO Geo Goo ooo<
Street Fair Notes.

The farmers committee that had
been appointed to advertise the fair
and adopt a premium list met at the
court house last Saturday. The fol-
lowing members were present: T. n.
Olson, Edwards; P. P. Eddy, White
field; Jonas Monson, Kandiyohi: J. E.
Elmquist, Fahlun; J. S. Andrews,
Burbank; Charles Smith, St. Johns:
A. q. Sperry, Willmar. A number
of other towns would undoubtedly
have been represented had it not been
that the farmers are SO busy plowing
and threshing. Those present were
very enthusiastic, and will do all in
their power to make the fair success.
They adopted a long premium list,
which we publish elsewhere.
Secretary Markhus announces that
the committee has closed contract
with the Suwanee River Quartette (col-
ored and with Savage & Beavers
Comedy Knock-about Acrobats to
give daily performances during the
street fair. They will appear on a
platform and give free concerts and
exhibitions. The Willmar band will
also give concerts every day of the
fair. Another attraction will be pro-
cured, but it has not yet been definite
ly settled what it will be.
Chairman Sperry of the farmers
committee went to the cities yesterday
to arrange for speakers for the fair.
It will be his object to secure the best
speakers on agricultural subjects that
can be obtained.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04
Poor Train Service

AS usual, the train service to &C.
commodate the crowds going to the
state fair is decidedly poor. Standing
room is at q premium in the cars,
where human beings are packed in as
tightly as eardines in q box, making
it nearly impossible for the conductor
to squeeze through. On Monday when
the writer took the train for st. Paul
people were obliged to stand up all the
way who had boarded the train below
Marshall. The remarks Of the farmers
relative to the management of the
road were not Of the complimentary
kind. They would appreciate : little
moro comfort when they take their
trip to the cities. The company cam
not excuse itself with the plea that il
was taken unawares, because similar
condition has existed year after year.
n1oDr.y &
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04

Mr.. August o. Dengerud and Miss
Anna E. Bergerson will be united in
the holy bonds of matrimony tomor-
row (Thursday). The ceremony will
take place at Eagle Lake church at 10
o'clock a. m. A reception will be
given at the home of the brides par
ent's after the ceremony. The TR1-
BUNE extends congratulations and
well-wishes.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04

Skoog & Anderson are perfecting
plans for building q cold storage
plant on the site of the one that was
burned some time ago. They have
not definitely decided on the specia-
cations vet, but the building will be
about the same size as the old one.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04

S., G. Haglund: a divinity student
who has been the assistant of Rev.
Evald at Chicago during the year,
arrived at his home near Kerkhoven
yesterday for three weeks visit be-
fore entering the theological seminary
at Rock Island, >.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-09-04

Mr.. J. R. Hill, the engraver at 81.
T. Olson's marble shop, was the vic.
tim of an accident last Saturday that
will lay him off from work for while.
While helping to load heavy piece
of granite on wagon at the depot the
stone was dropped on his hand, break.
ing bone and mangling the flesh bad
In