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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
The Norwegian Independence Dav,

May II, was fittingly observed on
the Thorpe farm, north of the city,
last Saturday. The day was not an
ideal one for a picnic, and the damp
weather prevented as large an attend
ance as was expected. The Vikor
congregation of Solomon Lake church
under whose auspices the celebration
was given, was largely represented as
we'll as members of the Synod congre-
cation in this city. The address of
the day was delivered by Rev. Henry
Solum. Excellent music was rendered
by the Seminary Band, the Seminary
Glee Club and Solomon Lake choir.
The dinner and refreshments served
by the ladies netted a neat little sum,
part of which will be used for the bene-
fit of the Seminary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

W as a memorable day among US, when
the following young people were con-
firmed in the Swedish Lutheran church:
Selma Elizabeth Williamson, Ellen
Lundeen, Alma Freeberg, Edna Adina
Granquist, Julia Amanda Granquist,
Ester Anderson, Emma Eastlund, Ida
Eastlund, Emil Anderson, Gustaf Ras-
musson, Edwin Bornstedt, Victor
Knutson, August Dahljelm, Clarence
Lindblad, Oscar johnson and Victor
Lingren. Rev. J. o. Lundberg, pas
tor of the church, officiated. The
church was packed to it's utmost Ca
pacity ......Albin Swenson and father
attended to business matters Ia Fahiuu
Wednesday.....Albert Lundgren has
given up beating the bass drum in
the band. Haldor Hegstrom, the
snare drummer, has purchased foot
beater and will hereafter play both
drums. J. Ed Nelson has been Sc
cured to play in the band again. It
is rumored that the band will play at
the Woodmen's picnic at Spicer in
the near future. ...... Our merchants 8
clearance sale was q Hummer.
Miss Hattie and Henry Parsons from
Kandiyohi made a pleasant call on
friends here Monday. Mrs. Hans
Anderson of Willmar is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. o. F. Johnson. i. {.
Another double wedding will take
place in the church tomorrow. Miss
Edna Nordstrom has returned from
the cities. Carl Johnson and Tom
Thompson left for the state of Wash
ington last Wednesday, where they
go to investigate land. If they find
the land and climate suitable they will
buy land and settle down for good. .
J. J. Swenson and John Mattsor
transacted business in Kandiyohi
Tuesday. They purchased corn
drill. Mr.. and Mrs. E. Faulk came
out from Willmar Monday for a short
visit on their farm. -. Gust Hanson
has rented Branton's farm, which
was formerly Peter Parson's. There
seems to be little hope of gasoline
launch being placed on Big Kandiyo
hi Lake this summer. It is too bad
as it would have given the young peo
pie a chance to come together an6
have some amusement. The cream
cry commenced running every day thit
week. %. Some from this vicinity at
tended the temperance lecture in dis
trict IS Friday evening by Rev. J. )
Craig. Rev. Craig is known here a:
an excellent speaker, having delivered
q lecture here last winter. Wha
is the matter with Pat the II, jim
Dandy, Husky Bill, Sunshine ani
Blossom of Whitefeld? Please dt
not be so bashful in announcing tt
the public what goes on in that notei
town. KID MCCHEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE.
Col. hsg Post Will Pay Its Respect to
Dead Comrades.

Col. Heg Post, G. A. R., has COM
pleted arrangements for the observ-
ance of Memorial Day, May 80. The
program as announced by the COM
mtttee, Messrs. M. Jorgenson, G. Hen
nings and John Boyd, will be carried
out as follows:
On next Sunday, which is the Sun
day preceding Memorial Day, the
comrades will attend services at both
the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches. Rev. G. Harmon Johnson
will deliver Memorial sermon at the
Presbyterian church in the morning at
1920 and iD the evening at S'clock
Rev. Hogg will address the comrades
at the M. E. church.
The ceremonies on Memorial Dav
will open at 10 O'Clock q. M when the
Post will assemble at the store of
Boyd, Nestle & Crawford and from
there proceed to the different ceme-
teries to decorate the graves of de-
parted comrades. The Citizens Band
has rendered its services as an escort
and carriages have been rendered by
the liverymen to convey the band and
members of the Post to the cemeteries.
1t is expected that a number of citi-
zens will join the procession and OBJ
serve the day at the cemeteries by
decorating the graves of departed
members of families, a custom which
is so generally observed on this day.
Although the program will not be as
elaborate as on former occasions, yet
the ceremonies will be in keeping with
the sacredness of the day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
oenne.ssoo.

May 18.-Mrs. Christine Anderson
died Tuesday at 1920 q. m, having
been in Ill health the past winter. Mrs.
Anderson was born In Mora, Dalar-
ne, Sweden, December IL, 1918. She
was married twice. Came to this
country with her family in 1870. She
leaves to survive her Matts Mattson,
of this town, and Mrs. G. M. Roos, Of
Wright Co., with the first marriage;
and with the second, r. A. and r. E.
Peterson Of this town and r. 2. and
r. J. Peterson Of RenYille county.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
In PRESBYTERIAN Church.

The attendance at the gospel meet
ings conducted by Evangelist Birch is
increasing and considerable interest
Is being aroused. Last Sunday Mr..
Birch addressed three good-sized audi
ences. The meeting in the afternoon
was especially for children, when he
gave one of his interesting cornet
talks. Meetings will be held every
afternoon of this week at 2:3O in addi-
tion to the evening meetings. There
will be no meetings on Saturday. Be-
sides his intensely interesting address,
es, Mr.. Birch favors his audiences
with cornet selections, being an artist
upon that instrument. A chorus of
singers has been organized and will be
feature of the meetings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
hlcH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Graduating Exercises to be. Held Nay
2s.-A Glass Of Ten to Receive
Diplomas,

Inc important subject In Wlllma1
High school circles is the approach.
ing graduation of ten young men and
women from that institution. The
exercises will be held in the Wlllmar
opera house on Thursday evening,
May 20, aud arrangements are in pro.
gress for long and interesting pro.
gram. The baccalaureate sermon to
the class will be delivered by Rev.
Hogg at the M. E. church next Sun.
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Contrary to the usual custom, we
are informed by the class that all in
vitations will be issued outside of the
city. For the benefit of those directly
interested in the exercises, such as the
relatives and immediate friends of the
class, arrangements will be made to
insure them seats at the opera house.
Reserved seats will be sold at 10 cents
and can be secured at Elfstrum &
Co.'s drug store. The gallery will be
thrown open to the general public.
The class of 1902 comprises the fol-
lowing:
English Course-George E. Stott,
May E. Parkins, Ethel Smith, George
A. Weedall, Harold B. Handy.
Latin Scientific Course-Edna Ruth
spicer, Helen D. Henry, Ella ]. M.
Boyd, Bertha M. Bredberg, Frank
Johnson.
The program of exercises is not yet
complete, but will consist of the class
oratlons and essays, selections from
standard authors, music by the High
school girls chorus, boys chorus,
glee club and class song. The ora
tions and essays have been selected
as follows:
Grafton, Influence of Inventions". .
............... ....... George Stott
Essay, "Reading of Fiction".
May Parkins
Essay, ''The Two Helens'
Essay, "Stand from Between Me and
the sun Helen Henry
Essay, 1.-THE American Woman. :.
...... ......'............E Ella Boyd
Essay, ''Twentieth Century Ideals".
................... Ethel Smith
Also recitation, "The Angels and
the Shepherds from Ben Hur.)
Grafton, "The Progress of Education
................. George Weedal
Presents present age in form O.
declamation.)
Essay, "The Girl Athlete''
...................B Bertha Bredberl
Grafton, "Electricity, Frank johnson
Essay, 'Value of Character. :. :,
y. =. >: Harold Handy
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Good for Ksndlyohi County.

Good for Ksndlyohi County.
Last week there were received in this
city two awards for the excellence of
Kandiyohi county products. They
were forwarded to A. n. Sperry, and
were from the directors of the Pan
American Exposition, Buffalo. Last
fall Mr.. Sperry sent to the Exposition
three varieties of corn, two of which,
"No 13" and "Golden Superb"
were raised by himself, and the third,
'Yellow Dent" by John Wahlstrand
of Fahlun. This exhibit was awarded
q bronze medal. Three varieties of
potatoes were awarded honorable men,
tion. They were from the farms of
Jonas G. Monson and Ole Thorson,
town Of Willmar, and George STAN
nard, of Irving. These products had
been placed on exhibition at the Will
mar street fair and it may be attrib-
uted to that that they we're sent to
Buffalo. The exhibits received much
favorable comment here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Wedding Bells at orue.

Mr.. Celius Jacobson of Green Lake
and Miss Ida Erickson of Grue spoke
the VOWS that made them man and
wife last Saturday afternoon at the
Lutheran Free church at Willmar.
Rev. M. B. Sveen of Benson was the
officiating clergyman. A reception
was given after the ceremony at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Erickson at Grue. The
TRIBUNE joins the large circle of
friends in extending congratulations
to the happy pair.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Marriage Of Former WilImsrlte.

Cards were recently received by
Willmar friends announcing the mar
riage OF G. S. Ogren to Miss Randine
Soland, at Roseau, MINI. The we'd
ding occurred the 10th inst. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hal
vor Soland, former residents of Nor
way Lake, but who removed some time
ago to Roseau county. The bridal
pair are we'll and favorably known
to Kandiyohi county people and their
many friends extend congratulations.
Mr.. Ogren is connected with the bank
at Souris, N. D., as cashier, in which
city they will make their future home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Lake Elizabeth.

May 2O.-Cornplanting began the
first part of last week. I. Some farm
ers here brought cattle to Elias John
sons last Thursday to be pastured.
Last Wednesday rocks were hauled
for the foundation of the new church.
......P. Hedman of Willmar was SELL
ing bibles around here last week, and
reports good business. IA gen.
tleman from Iowa was here Monday
to see Ed Yonkeys.. The creamery
paid % cents for butter fat for April.
Last Monday IS tubs of butter were
shipped. ). :. John Wahlstrom began
laying the foundation for the new
church yesterday. -. . Esther Edmund
is sewing for Mrs. Mathiason. There
was no debate in Dist. 43 Saturday on
account of the affirmative side being
absent. Peter Westling took advan-
tage of the excursion on the Milwau-
kee road to Eureka, S. D., last Satur-
day. He intended to return Thursday. i.
..... .Mossberg's entertained quite a
crowd of friends Sunday afternoon. :.
John Norine and family and L. E..
Petersons visited at Swedlund's Sun
day. 1.-The Union Sunday school was
held at the home of August Olson last
Sunday. Next Sunday it will be held
at G. J. Boom's. Louis Nordin and
S. Stenberg and family visited at the
Engberg home Sunday. Andy E.
Norine, who is. doing carpenter work
at Kandiyohi, visited at home Sun
day. Hilmer Stenberg and Albin
and Ellen Norine visited at Kandiyohi
station Sunday. ...S. Stenberg bought
three good milch COWS at Kandiyohi
Friday. We predict the creamery will
now have to put in another separator.
.....Hilmer Stenberg went to Acton
Monday to run the creamery for Thos,
Johnson Jr. while the latter gets mar.
ried. We extend congratulations to
our old friend Tom. Mrs. S. P. M.
Peterson visited at August Olson's
home last. Sunday. If our butter.
maker did not swear Monday when he
had to return over thirty cans of sour
milk he will never indulge in profan.
ity, that's sure. go. Mrs. S. Stenbere
and Roy and Albin Stenberg attended
the double wedding at the Atwater
Norwegian church last Wednesday,.
A fine fruit showcase is one of the lat.
est improvements at our prosperous
store. s.. B. G1ader had q windmill
erected in his pasture in section 20 last
Tuesday. Albert Olson and family
visited in Gennessee Sunday. 80. Ed
Yonke plants corn for his neighborf
for Is cents an acre. ...Another tele'
phone line is coming in on the east
side of our town from Atwater.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Prinsburg.

We are very sorry to say that Mrs.
Van Buren is very low. She suffered
a stroke of paralysis several weeks
ago, from which she seemed to recov-
er slightly, but only for a few days.
She began to fail, and now the family
have very little hopes of her recovery.
They have the sincere sympathy of
the entire neighborhood. ...... A son
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Portinga
on the 11th inst. 49,. We also learn
that the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hoge-
wee was gladdened with q son. .......
Mrs. Fred Knott from Renville is WIS.,
iting relatives here. .. We are pleased
to say that our little friend Alice Roe
loefs, who has had an attack of lung
fever, has almost entirely recovered.
e. Miss Emma Ramstad, our teach
or, spent Sunday with Miss Lillian
Johnson. Albert Kleinhuisen from
Willmar spent Sunday with his par
ents, returning to his studies in the
High school Monday. ...... The wind
has been blowing q gale here for q
long time, tearing up straw and hay
stacks; but worst of all, one Of our
men lost his lovely beard. .. Some
Of our young people went over and
surprised Mr.. Brink's entire family.
All report having good time. ......
Ihcubators are the topic of CONVERSE
tion. The two in operation here are
doing good work. .....: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Weber have moved to Raymond.
..... The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
Kleinhuisen has been gladdened by
the arrival of son. .. The Endeavor
meeting will be led by Miss Katie
Huisinga Sunday evening at 7. All
are welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Died In Minneapolis.

A dispatch received here last Thurs
day morning announced the death of
Charles O'Herr, who was at one time
resident of Willmar but for several
years has been engaged in railroad
work in Minneapolis. Deceased died
"a q result of heart trouble. He was
Al years of age and leaves q widow to
survive him. The relatives residing
in Willmar are his aged father, ames
O'Herr, and sister, Mrs. Dan Nee,
who went down to attend the funeral.
Funeral services were held on Satur-
day and the remains were inferred in
the cemetery at Hamilton, Mimi, the
resting place OF other members of the
family,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

There was good attendance of our
citizens at Seminary Hall last Thurs
day to witness the recital by the pu-
pills of Miss Marie Railson, who was
ably assisted by Miss Florence Por-
ter. The program consisted of seven
teen numbers, both piano and vocal
selections, and was highly pleasing.
The young people showed great prof.
cheney in music under Miss Railson's
instructions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
will Revise II. Constitution.

The Swedish Mission society of this
city has taken steps toward the revi-
sion of it's constitution, which it Las
found necess ary to do as the old con-
stitution does not meet the present re-
quirements. The society has enjoyed
a rapid growth, having increased its
membership to sixty communicates.
Through the efforts of its earnest
workers, it is entirely out of debt,
and has one of the most handsome
church ediices in the city as a place
of worship.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

The marriage of Mr.. George snick-
er to Miss Annie Berg was solemnized
at the Lutheran Free church last Sat-
urday evening, Rev. M. B. Sveen off,
ciating. A reception followed at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. K. E. Berg of First ward. The
groom 10 q prosperous young farmer
residing near Renville. -, -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. Anderson of Atwater will be
pleased to hear that their son, Ing
valid, who has been a patient at the
Frost hospital here for some time,
where he had an operation performed
on his arm, is on the road to recovery
and again able to be at his home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

The postponed meeting of the Luth-
eran Free Church congregation con-
venes next Friday afternoon at one
O'Clock, to consider the matter of the
new church building.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

On account of the state fair being
held at time when large majority
of the schools open, the fair manage
ment is urging postponement of the
dates of the opening of such schools,
in order to insure larger attendance
of both pupils and teachers, who are
denied the privilege on account of
their duties.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

The Great Northern will give excur-
sion rates of 50 cents for the round
trip to Spicer during the summer sea-
son. Tickets are now on sale.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, and are
good for 30 days.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
Death at Mamre.

Mrs. Hedvig Carolina Swanson,
wife of J. Alfred Swanson, died at
her home in the township of Mamre
last Saturday evening at $3.50 O'Clock,
after weeks illness, at an age of Al
years, 7 months and Is days. The
cause of death was pneumonia. On
Thursday the danger point appeared
to have been passed and the family
entertained good hope that the be-
loved wife and mother would be spared
to them, but on Saturday her condi-
tion became worse, and her spirit was
summoned to its heavenly home at the
time stated. The deceased YVES born
at Norrk0ping, Sweden, Oct. 2, 1854.
Her maiden name was Stromstedt.
She came to the United States May II,
1880, and was married to Mr.. Swan
son May 26, 1881, at Chicago. In the
following year they settled on the old
Orlando Sperry homestead In the
township Of Green Like: Except ior
a few years spent at Pullman, ILL.,,
Green Lake remained their place of
residence until in 1898, when they
moved to Mamre. The grief-stricken
husband and six children, besides q
number of other relatives, survive her.
The children are: Augusta, aged 10
years; Catherine, II; Anna, Is; Paul,
r.; David, 9; Ingeborg, 4. The deep
sorrow of the family commands the
feelings OF sympathy of all. The fun
eral occurs this afternoon at four
o'clock at the Lundby church, Rev.
Frykman to offici ate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21
SchaffNASlm mons.

Cards have BEEN received here this
week announcing the approaching
wedding of Miss Nellie Lord Schaffer
to Mr.. Thorwald c.. Simmons, on
Tuesday evening, June 3. The cere-
mony takes place at Trinity Episcopal
church, Everett, WASH, at 8 O'Clock.
Miss Schaffer was residedt of Will
mar some years ago.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

A. r. Anlauf was in the city last
Saturday enroute to Benson, from
which place he was to remove his fam
lily to St. Paul. He has been employ
ed in the Great Northern shops in that
city as painter since March, but says
he may decide to remove to Willmar
later on in the season.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

E. A. Boyd of Willmar was in the
class of nineteen young men who fin
ished their theological studies at
Luther Seminary, Hamline, and grad
uated from that institution last Satur-
day evening. Mr.. Boyd will attend
the general meeting of the Synod
church before returning to his Will
mar home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

The 14-month-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wilson died last evening
from complication Of diseases result
ing from measles. The funeral will be
held from the home to morrow after
noon at four O'Clock, and Rev. G.
Harmon johnson will conduct the
services. n ..<5. u. 5s.@.. III I. 81.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

Carl A. Gustafson of Eagle Lake il
suffering Internal injuries as . result
of q recent runaway. He is under the
care Of DR.. johnson, and is reported
as doing nicely. - r .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

The TRIBUNE is in receipt of the
premium list for the 43rd annual fair
of the Minnesota State Agricultural
Society. The fair will be held Sept.
1.6,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

Senator Grue and daughter, of Grue,
were among the guests registered at
the Glarum Hotel Saturday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

$500 has already been pledged for
the Fourth of July celebration at
Litchfeld, : 4.>..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-05-21

Traditional county news on last psge.]
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
RAILROADS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Schednle efleetive Novemher 30. laos.

Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station.
$40 am. Daily. Local for Harrisonburg, War
renton. Charlotte and way stations.
1881 am. Daily. Washington and Florida LIN
tied First-class coaches and drawing room sleeper
to Jacksonville, Fla. Dining car service;
HE'S am. Daily. United States Fast Mall.
New Orleans Dining service.
4:01 pm. Week Days. Local for Harrisonburg
and way stations on Manassas branch.
80 pan. Daily. Local for warrenton and Char
s:45 pm. Daily New York and Atlanta Express.
Frst-class coach and sleeper TO Atlanta: Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays. Sunset Route. Tourist
sleeper Washington TO San Francisco. Pullman
buffet service.
First-elass coach and sleeper to Camden, summer.
Vile. Charleston, Savannah. Jacksonville and Port
Tampa; sleeper 10 Augusta and connection for
1901 p.m. Daily. New York and Memphis Lin.
ited tvia Iynchburg'. Firstclass coach and sleep
ing car to Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga and
service.
lO:45 pm. Daily. Washington and Southwestern
Limited. All Pullman train. club and observation
cars TO Atlanta and Macon: sleepers 10 Nashville,
Atlanta. Macon, Memphis, New Orleans. Monday,
"Wednesday and Friday, through sleeper 10 Pine
TRAINS on BII,EMoNT BRANCH.
Leave washington $50 q. m. and 4:i9 pm daily
week days. go pm, 4:3o pm. and 60 pm.
latter TO Ieesburg only.
Through trains from the South arrive Washington
S:42 am. 6:a2 am, 40 am, 9:45 am, geo
pm. 9:l5 pm. and $50 pm. daily. Local trains
from Harrisonhurg. II 30 am. week days and 9:o5
pm. daily. From Charlottesville, SIS am. and
$50 pm. daily.
Tickets. sleeping car reservations and detailed
information can be had at ticket offices. io3 18TH
St. 5l1 Pennsylvania avenue and Pennsylvania
Station. Baggage checked through from hotels and
residences.
Phone 1910. z. Il. r. Cab Service.
c. II. ACKERT. General Manager.
s. II. HARDWICK, General Pass'r Agent.
l.. s. BROWN, General Agent.