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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Council Proceedings.
Council Room, Willmar, MINI.

COuncll room, w lllmar, MINI. {,
July 7, 1902. 8 p. M.
Adjourned meeting of city council.
Mayor George W.Tyler in the chair.
Present, Aldermen Markhus, Sand
bo, Williams, Olson, Qvale, Ekander,
Bjornberg, Nelson and Mayor Tyler
%.
Pursuant to notice appointing time
and place for hearing petition of A.
N. Lewis and others for the sprinkling
OF certain streets and avenues in the
city, proof of publication of said petit
tion having been filed with city clerk and
duly verified, the council proceeded to
consider said petition and hear all
reasons for and against the same.
No objection appeared against the
granting of said petition, and the
hearing of said matter was adjourned
until July 9, at 8 O'Clock p. m.
Motion made and seconded that the
width OF the sidewalk on the south
side of block "a be established at 6
feet wide. Carried.
Moved and seconded that the mavor
be authorized to appoint q collector
for the collection of poll tax and dog
licenses and that compensation of
lO per cent be allowed upon the
amounts collected by him. Carried.
The mayor appointed as such COL
lector T. K. Stalland.
Moved and seconded that the mayor
appoint a committee to act with the
city attorney to check over the bill of
the health officer. Carried.
The mayor appointed as such COM
mittee Aldermen Markhus and Qvale,
Moved and seconded that the ap.
pointment of T. K. Stalland as col.
lector of poll tax and dog licenses be
confirmed. Carried.
On motion council adjourned to meet
next Wednesday, July 9, 1902, at 8
O'Clock p. m.
Attest: GEO. w TYLER
SAMUEL OsMUNDsON, Mayor.
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09

July 2.-David Edman, who has
been in the cities seeking medical aid
for his eyes, is reported to be improv-
ing and will soon return home. ..
How and when will the school ques-
tion in Dist. Sc be settled?. %. Her.
man Edman and family have been
visiting with relatives and friends in
Chippewa county. Miss Laura
Nelson returned home last Sunday
from weeks visit in Willmar, &C..
companied by her aunt, Mrs. G. A.
Erickson of Willmar. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gunder Kambestad returned home
last Saturday from South Dakota,
where they have been visiting. Pete
Lundemoe is visiting with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Lundemoe.
SNOWFLAKE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Svo1

July 8.-Crops are heading out
nicely; il favorable weather continues
we shall have good yields. ...... The
rain last Friday evening did consid-
erable good for the dry pastures, but
the young patriots undoubtedly wish
it had not come just then %. Rev.
Shoberg of Long Lake conducted re-
ligious services in the Baptist church
Sunday afternoon. 80. G. L. Englund
entertained q large number of Will
mar guests last Sunday. .....,. Miss
Annie Hegstrom left for Kenmare, N.
Oak. last Saturday, for q visit; she
may also file on = claim while there .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Farewell Festival,

On Sunday next the congregation OF
the Norwegian Lutheran Synod church
will give a farewell festival at the
Seminary in honor of the retiring pas
tor, Rev. O. Estrem. The program
will open at 1890 q. m. with regular
services conducted by Rev. D. c. Jor.
dal, of Norway Lake. In the after.
noon there will be interesting exer.
cises consisting Of addresses and
music. The gathering is anticipated
with much pleasure by the members o1
the congregation and will be fitting
farewell tribute to Rev. Estrem, who
has served here in his charge so faith.
fully for the past twenty y-fve years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Trlp lpollS.

The Fourth of July celebration on
the campus of the Lutheran church
came off as announced. First part OF
the program, the Swedish, was rem
dered in the forenoon, and the second,
wholly English, in the afternoon.
DR.. c. J. Petri of Minneapolis de-
livered addresses both in the forenoon
and afternoon and sustained his repu-
tation as good speaker. The choir
did their part we'll. A pipe-organ So
10 by Miss Alfrida Lindholm was we'll
received. A good crowd was in at
tendance, quite q number coming a
long way. Our neighbors, the Will
mar and .Atwater VISITORS. are due
thanks for their presence and appre-
citation OF the simple manner in which
this church celebrated the glorious
Fourth. Judge Nordin and wife,
County Auditor Johnson and wife and
Photographer Elfstrum and wife were
some of the good people of Willmar
present all day. Everything passed
off in quiet, appropriate and patri-
otic manner, every one seemed to en-
JOY the occasion in social way. In
place OF the announced display of fire.
works nature displayed grand and
awful illumination on the heavens in
the evening with thunder and light
ming and rain and wind to the satis-
faction of all, except the dancing
parties, arranged by other celebrators
for the evening. The Methodists here
also celebrated the day on the par
sonage grounds and the occasion was
a success. %. The closing of the pa
rochial school in the Lutheran church
last Friday evening was quite interest
ing. The children gave ample proof
of their diligence and attention to the
work. They sang many songs, gave
a number of recitations and passed
through parts of Bible history and
cathechism in a creditable manner.
...Haying is next In order The good
showers that have gladdened the
hearts of our farmers here have
strengthened the prospects OF one of
the best crops in the history of Kandi-
yohi county. Everything is growing
with full speed and harvest will come
early. Prepare for the important sea-
son.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
FOURTH OF July STORM.
Wind and Rain Cause Havoc Among
Picnickers-A Twjster at Green
laka

Picniekers-A Twister at Green
Lake.
The storm which passed through
this county on the evening of July 4,
did not do much damage beyond the
lodging of some grain and the dis
placing of some small sheds and barns
about the country, according to all
reports. It came about the time that
a large majority of picnlckers and
others who had been celebrating the
day were about to leave for their re-
spective homes. At Green Lake the
storm was perhaps the most notice.
able, for reports from there are to the
effect that it was twister when it
passed over the lake. Luckily no one
of the many pleasurc.seekers happen
ed to be in its path. A barn on the
north shore was blown some distance
into the lake, and property of a
lighter nature suffered to some extent.
The steamer was out on the lake at
the time and was filed with passen-
gers, as we'll as a number of other
boats. Fears for their safety were
aroused and q number of anxious
parents on the shore became panic
stricken, in some cases women even
fainting. A large picnic party on the
east side was soon broken uD bv the
storm and there was a lively scramble
for shelter. In large number of
cases the hospitality of residents was
taxed by visitors who were obliged to
remain over night on account of the
storm. This seemed to be general at
the different ebrations. A number
who ventured out when the storm had
somewhat subsidized met with minor
accidents on account of darkness and
the muddy roads.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Too Much Water.

Even Railson brought suit in
Judge Otterness' court on Monday
against the township of Norway Lake
for damages to the amount of $25,
caused by an overflow of water on his
land from q ditch. The action was
dismissed on account of technically.
George Muller was attorney for the
plaintiff and Samuel Porter for the
defense. A new action has been
brought in which Ole Rindahl, chair.
man of the town board of supervisors,
and Ole Flolo are made the defend.
ants.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Cut the Weeds,

/ The editor has been requested to call
attention to the carelessness which al
lows weeds to grow up on streets and
alleys of the residence portion of the
city. If every freeholder would make
it point to cut down the weeds along
the street abutting his property, it
would add greatly to the good appear
ance of our city. Let us all try, to do
better in the future. o. u: H.. j.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
illustrated Lecture.

Mrs. Ella M. Keith of Worcester.
Mass, will be in Willmar Saturday
of this week to give two lectures at the
Methodist church. In the afternoon,
from 2:30 to o'clock she will give q
lecture on scientific cooking. This
lecture will be free, and all ladies are
invited, and requested to bring a
spoon and fork to sample the dishes
prepared. At eight O'Clock p. m. she
will give a lecture on ga Trip
Through Europe" illustrated with
200 views. Admission 10 cents.
Everybody is cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Whttefeld.

July 7.--Haying has commenced.
The crop will be light compared with
last years, especially on low lands.
Miss Ellen Falk visited with
friends here Monday last week. ....
Aleck Westerberg, who has been sick
for some time, went to Litchield Mon
day of last week to seek medical aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Renius Swenson
of Willmar visited with friends here
the first past of last week. 80. Miss
Annie Carlson, who some time ago
had the misfortune of breaking a
needle in one of her fingers, had to go
to a doctor last Monday to have an
other piece of the needle extracted.
Mr.. and MIS-. o. T.. Olson, who have
been visiting at John Swenson's home
for some time, left for their home in
Spicer last week. The Svea band
boys, who had been to Minneapolis to
play for the peoples party convention,
returned home Thursday. All were
we'll pleased with their trip. Miss
Christine Finstrom OF Kerkhoven
spent few days here last week, visit
ing. relatives and friends. .... Miss
Emma Mattson visited with relatives
and friends in Willmar for. couple
Of davs last week. .Nels Berkness
came up from Minneapolis last Thurs-
dav to visit at home over the Fourth.
Miss Minnie Fredeen of Wil]mar has
spent q couple of weeks with Mrs. o.
Linman. Mr.. Berg OF Willmar
was around here last week to find out
II he could do some threshing for the
farmers the coming fall. Emil Eng
lund is home for a.few days. visit....
Fred Oftedahl celebrated the Fourth
in Marshall. -. Hans Person was In
Litch1eld last week. Olof Mattson
is reported to be staying In Willmar'
= Nils and Simon Parson OF Min
neapolis visited with 2, 4. Erickson
one day last week.. -. :. Johnson
had ! narrow escape from being struck
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Peoples Party Picnic and Conference

Peoples Party Picnic and Conference.
There will be a basket picnic and
Peoples party conference at the grove
OF Lars Christensen, near the village
OF Benson, on Sunday, the 10th day
of July. All the old time members of
the Peoples party of Swift county as
we'll as all others who believe in the
principles of that party, are cordially
invited to attend with their families.
Good speaking and music will be pro-
vided.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
CUT IN A BARBED WIRE FENCE.
Depiorable Accident Nearly Results in
Loss Of Two Horses.

DR.. J. P. Hawkinson and Olof Kjor-
laug, of this city, met with an acci-
dent last Friday night which nearly
resulted in the loss of the team be-
longing to Mr.. A. A. Anderson, who
conducts the Willmar agency for the
Southern Minnesota Valley Land Co.
They were returning to Willmar from
the New London celebration, and as
the night was a stormy one and it be-
ing quite dark, they found it rather
difficult driving. Not being familiar
with the roads they also had some
trouble in that respect. Upon reach
ing the point where the roads intersect,
the horses took the east road and the
driver soon discovered the mistake
and turned back, only to encounter a
slight embankment, when the rig was
upset and the occupants thrown to the
ground. The horses became fright
ened and started on a run of about 20
rods. They ran into a barbed wire
fence in slough, where they were
pinioned down on account of the bug
gy pole being stuck in a fence post.
The result was that the horses were
badly cut up in the wire and it was for
time feared that one would not sur
vive. The hind foot of one of the
horses was nearly cut off and the other
horse likewise suffered with one of his
front feet. The buggy was badly de-
molished and it was necessary to Sc
cure another one to reach home. The
gentlemen managed to secure help at
the farm of Jerry Lawler, where they
obtained q lantern and were finally
able to extricate the horses out of
their perilous position. The horses
were very weak from the loss of blood
when they reached the city, and the
seven miles were covered at q walking
gait. The accident happened about
midnight and it was about three
O'Clock when Willmar was reached.
The horses were given the attention of
q veterinary surgeon and it is hoped
they will pull through. The gentle
men naturally felt very grievous over
the affair, as the team was q valuable
one and had been loaned to them for
the days outing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
HOW We Celebrated.
Tho National Independence Day as
Observed by Willmsr
paonla

People.
"Oh, how tired" was the general ex-
preston of those who returned from
the various Fourth of July celebra-
tions held outside of the city. While
a goodly number spent the day away
from home, yet there was large
number who preferred to remain in
the city. Numerous picnic parties
were formed and several of the church
societies spent the day in the county's
beautiful groves.
At Benson, Marshall and Litchfield
it is reported that the crowds were
enormous, and of course the eagle
was made to scream as it never
screamed before. New London had
very creditable program and the little
burg was visited by big crowd from
the surrounding country. There was
small delegation from here to Gran
tie Falls, the majority preferring to
go to Marshall on that route.
The most interesting feature per-
haps to the Willmar people at Benson
was the ball game between the Will
mar and Morris teams for purse of
S75. This was won by the Morris
boys, The score being to 2. The
purse OF $75 was divided so that the
Willmar team received $25. We are
indebted to Catcher Bonde of the
Willmar team for the following brief
report: Batteries - Morris, Brown
and Gillespie; Willmar, Booth aud
Bonde. Struck out by Brown, ID; by
Booth, Is. Base on balls, off Brown,
| 6; off Booth, s. Errors, Morris 5:
Willmar g. Hits, Morris 6; Willmac
4. It was one of the best amateur
games of the season.
On account of it being inconvenient
for the gun club from here to attend
and participate in the shoot, there
was no representation as a whole
Robert Bitterness was the only men,
ber present.
At Marshall the Citizens Band won
many compliments and the Willmar
delegation felt proud of the musical
organization from it's home town.
The storm in the evening seemed to
be general at all the celebrations and
curtailed the days program. Many
amusing incidents were related on the
homeward trip. The majority of
the crowds were late in reaching
home, especially the delegation to
Benson, which did not arrive here be-
fore 5 q. m. on account of the delayed
train. .s,.zs, ..,,.......-..
The Mission, Baptist and Lutheran
Free church societies held picnics in
the Willmar groves, and the Swedish
Lutheran society was represented at
the Svea picnic, where the choir as
sisted in the exercises.
At the Glarum grove the Lutheran
Free church society served dinner and
refreshments to a large crowd, the
days receipts being about sl30, which
will be used for the building fund.
Messrs. Tew and Nelson entertained
the crowd with a stereopticon enter
tainment, which was a very pleasing
feature of the program.
!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
TEACHERS SUMMER SCHOOL
To Be Held in wiIImar July Il to Aug.
s-Sessions in High School
Building,

Beginning next Monday the teachers
summer school for Kandiyohi county
will hold tour weeks session in this
city in tcc High School building. The
prospects are that this school will be
even more successful than previous
ones, both in point of attendance and
the instruction received. Besides res
ldent teachers of the county, a number
from outside points will probably be
in attendance, and it is safe to say
that the enrolment will reach q hun.
dred before the sessions close. The
instructors chosen for Willmar are
all thorough in their line of work, be.
ing among the best educators in the
state, and the teachers who attend will
receive much benefit by coming in
contact with these leaders in educa.
tional thought.
The conductor of the school will be
Prof. W. F. F. Selleck, of Crookston,
superintendent of the city schools
there. He was for several years sup.
erlntendent of the Austin schools and
is well known as an educator through.
out the state. Mr.. Selleck will in.
struct in music, geography, pedagogy
and civics. The following able as.
sistants have been assigned for the
work here:
Prof. A. L. McBee, of Monticello
geometry, U. S. history, physical &c.
ography and grammar; Prof. Robert
Mckay, of Brownton, physiology
arlthmatic, physics and algebra; Miss
Florence e. Pierce, of St. Paul, read.
ing writing and drawing. Besides
these, Miss Pierce will teach primary
reading, primary numbers and meth:
DDS. She is trained primary
teacher in the St. Paul schools, and
her department Of the work will be
very interesting. Objective instruction
will be given before the school to 8
class of young pupils.
The sessions are held every day
from 1870 a. m: to 1890 p M, with ar
intermission from 10 to 1915. The
program is as follows:
1870 to 7:45-Music and general ex
ercises.
7:45 to autobiography, geometry
physiology and reading.
$50 to 9:l5-Geography, U. S. his
tory, and primary reading except Sat
urday.
9:15 to 10 Physical geography
arithmetic, and primary numbers ex
cept Saturday,. 5s<szs J 5ts .,ys@.zsss
l0:15 to 11-Pedagogy, physics, an,
methods on Thursdays and Fridays.
II to ll:45-Grammar, algebra, AM
writing except Thursdays.
1l:45 to 1880 Civics, grammar
arithmetic, and drawing except Fri
days.
During the session, two free lecture,
will be given for the benefit of studen
teachers. On Monday evening, Jul,
IA, County Superintendent o. T
Bright, of Chicago, will lecture OF
the subject, "The Rural School Prob
lem,' illustrating his lecture will
stereoscopic views. Later Prof. VIM
Robertson, of the State School o
Agriculture, will give series o
lectures and lessons on subjects cal
culated to interest teachers in adapt
ing teaching to farm life. Prof. Rob
ertson is q former instructor in th&
Willmar schools, and Willmar peo
pie especially will be glad to avail
themselves of the opportunity to set
and hear him.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
Meetings in tho Salvation Army Hall.

Religious meetings are held in the
English aud Scandinavian languages
at the Salvation Army Hall on
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
evenings and on Sunday afternoon
and evening. 1t is hoped by the com.
mittee having these meetings in charge
that the different ministers of the city
will speak at the meetings during week
nights. A cordial invitation Is e1.
tended to all to attend the meetings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09

Judge c. E. Lien and wife left yes-
terday for q few days. visit with
Meeker county relatives, 49,.
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Mrs. Andrew Olson spent Sunday in
Atwater. ---' -:
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Lake Elizabeth.

July 8.-Nels A. Anderson, one of
the pioneers in this neighborhood,
died Saturday morning. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon. :. . Mr..
and Mrs. Engberg haye beer visiting
at the formers old home in Iowa.
John Norine's family entertained q
host of friends Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Johnson of Atwater WIS.,
tied at George Bowman's home Sum
day......M Mrs. Paulson and daughter,
of St. Paul, visited with Mrs. Paul
sons sister, Mrs. Per Olson, over The
Fourth. They returned home Mon
day. Andrew B. Olson of Kandi-
yohi attended the services at S. STEM
berg's place Sunday, .Mesdames
Quist, Blomberg and Levander of At
water attended the Fourth of July pic
mic at Peter Edmund's place. >. .Nels
Blomberg of Atwater has hired out to
Frank Nelson. ...... Emil J. Edmund
has hired out to Nels Peterson for two
months. :. Aug. Klint of Fahlun il
now hauling milk to our creamery.
Alfred Parson, Marcus Ericsson and
Edward Norblom returned to Minnea.
polls Monday, having visited at home
over the Fourth. Miss Hilma Boom
had . surprise sprung on her Sun.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
fahlun.

July 7.-Mabel Rodlun of Willmar,
and Emma johnson of Minneapolis,
spent last week visiting in our burg. =.
-...Miss Hattie Parsons spent Tues
day afternoon at Aug. Klint's. Mrs.
Andrew Nordstrom enjoyed last We'd
nesday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Wahlstrand. ....... Miss
Hilma Freed spent few days last
week in the land of roses. . i. . Esther
and Elmar Johnson of Willmar and
c.. N. Peterson's of Kandiyohi were
among those who spent Sunday before
last at E. Johns on's. %. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Klint gave party to their
relatives last Sunday. 80. Miss Della
Bloomquist of Duluth is at present
visiting with her folks here. -. Joe
Bjornberg was around selling extracts
recently. go. Christine and Ida Gran.
qtist spent the Glorious Fourth at
Litchfeld. ..... Axel NOrdstrom and
Mr.. Sweden with friends celebrated
the Fourth at Lake Elizabeth. h. j.. (. . Mr..
and Mrs. Wahlstrand Jr. and Mr..
and Mrs. P. Dahlstrom OF Willmar
Sundayed at J. A. Wahlstrand g.
...Some of the young people from
here attended party at Whitefeld
last Sunday. Mr.. Edgar Linder-
holm OF Belgrade is visiting friends
and relatives here this week and also
enjoyed the Fourth within our circle.
-. .Eastlund's old folks of Roseland
visited Fahlun friends Saturday and
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Vanson
of Minneapolis who have been visit
ing here the past month returned to
their home Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-03-27
EXCITED GREAT INTEREST.
A Feeling That Gen. Miles Has Exposed
Himself to Discipline by His Statements
Before the Senate Committee.

Washington, March 21.-The news
Of Gen. Miles statements yesterday
before the military committee OF the
senate excited great interest at the
war department when it became
known there late in the day. There
was very general inquiry as to
whether by passing the criticisms up
on various officials, as reported in
the press, Gen. Miles had not exposed
himself to disciplinary treatment.
The answer to this must be based on
the exact amount of privilege which
attaches to testimony given before
a committee of congress. Secretary
Root exhibited little feeling when his
attention was called to the proceed
ings before the committee. He re-
marked quietly that he was very
sorry Lieut.. Gen. Miles opposed this
bill. He pointed out that under sec
ton Z, of which Gen. Miles com
planned the lieutenant general would
have greatly enlarged powers in
army management, instead Of being
restrained in his functions, as he sup
posed
1t is rumored in Washington that
Gen. Nelson A. Miles may be retired
with or without his consent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-03-27
CAN ENFORCE A BOYCOTT.


jefferson City, Mo-, March 2O.-ln
he supreme court Wednesday an
opinion was rendered sustaining labor
organizations in the enforcement of
,oycotts without the interference OF
he courts, Chief Justice Burgess
md Judges Brace, CAN'T and Marshall
,oncurred in the opinion and Judge
Robinson dissented. Judge Valiant,
Who heard the case originally when
IN the circuit bench, took no part
hearing the appeal. The supreme
,ourt holds that il the labor unions
# the state are not permitted to tell
he story of their wrongs, or their
supposed wrongs, by word of mouth
,r with pen and print and to endeavor
20 get other persons to aid them by
III peaceable means in securing re-
Iress of such wrongs, what becomes
u free speech?