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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-07

HENEyER we see some
novel ornament, quaint,
curious, and yet pictur-
esque, we at once say,
THAT was made in Japan!"
We Americans can appre-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
To Relieve Distressed Family.

A number of our citizens we're ap.
nealed to for aid this week by Mrs.
Eric Frederickson, of this city, who
was around with a subscription list
to raise funds for the destitute family
OF her brother in Norway. The head
Of Tie family is at deaths door ana
being IN straie htened circumstances
owing to crop failures the appeal
from their relatives on this side of
tn. water is q Very urgent one. The
lady has so far succeeded in raising
q neat sum, which she feels will gre at
ly relieve the sutferings OF her broth.
ers family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederickson b We
been In America only short time,
and do not hesitate in saying that the
American people are always more
active in coming to the assistance OF
their fellow sufferers than the inhab-
itants of European nations. Mrs,
Frederickson is highly pleased with
the reception given her by the kind
people OF Willmar in her appeal for
aid. The douation will 90 to the Nor.
way family as very acceptable holi-
day gift.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
SEVERAL HUNDRED FED
ThaaksEivinE Services AID b,.ser
The New Lathersas Free ohsrol
Ne Largely Atteedoa. So

Al least four hundred people aa4h.l
cred At the Lutheran Free church dsss
to attend the THANKSGIVING
reception and participate 2 in the Bio
dinner which wasserved by the good
Iaaaes o. the society,". In addition to
me regular dinner lighter refreshments
were served throughout the afternoon.
sno IN the evening supper was served !
some over Sl10 was realized.
>, A large number OF our people via.
lted the new edifice for the 6rst time
and found it to be q house of worshin
comparing favorably In neatness with.
many OF the buildings in the larger
cities. It certainly Is q building to
be proud of, and the congreg alton
now has far more roomy place than
was found in the old building, which
had served the worshipper, for thsss
many years.
During the forenoon the ANIMAL
thanksgiving service was held anal
tne large congregation included MANY
OF the country people, who remained
IN the city throughout the day.
Part of the afternoon was devoted
to q brief session of the members. n
which matters pertaining to the inter-
ests OF the church were brought up.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
FALLS FROM HIGH LOAD
Allen Sather Rendered Unconscious for
Five Hours as Result Of Fall
from Load Of Wood.

An accident that luckily did not
prove serious, occurred last Wednes-
day evening in this city, near the C.
A. Alderman home. The victim was
Allen Sather, son of A. o Sather.
Allen was driving from Pennock
with heavy load of wood, and it Us
about six O'Clock in the evening when
he passed the Alderman residence on
his way to the Sather home 1t seems
that the wagon had struck an elevation
in the rOau with such force as to
cause him to lose his balance and he
fell to the ground. lie was discovered
soon afterwards by Harold Johnson
ana r mer Bergquistt,, who happened
delivery rig Not knowing who the
party was, they reported the affair to
the police and both Chief of Police
Bonde and Marshal Stephens soon
responded. Sather was picked up in
an uncons ciou~ condition and broue ht
to his home. Drs. Frost were called
and an investigation was made into
the Gaze. The examination revealed
slight bruise on the head, and the
fall had resulted in conclusion of
the brain. The patient remained in
an unconscious condition for five
hours.
The team which Allen had been
driving proceeded on it's way and
arrived safely at the Sather home
The family had been expecting him
and Mrs Sa her had gone out to in
vestigate the cause OF The delay, when
she met the party bringing her son
home. 1t was quite shock to the
household, ard until the patient again
regaint d consciousness much anxiety
was felt oy the members of the family.
Allen was quite himself again the
rtSt day and his condition improved
So that he was able to return to Pen.
mock on Monday. His father, who
had arrived home later, and Mrs.
Sather drove to PennOck with him.
Alien has had considerable trouble
Of late with his eyes, and was obliged
to give up his school work this last
ia N This account He had been
attendi the Iowa University ard
was student in the med cal depart
ment. 1t was for a tim feared that be
would suffer the loss of his eyesigbt.
The young mans friends hope. how.
ever, that nothing serious will result
The recent misbap added to this un-
fortunate circumstance again proves
the assertion that "misfortunes never
come single
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Building Committee Reports,

\ NEE ing Of the congreg alton of
The Synod church was heiG on Mon
day morning for the purpose of hear
''s the r"p'rt Of the church building
committee regarding the plans for the
new church to be built the coming
year. The committee reports that it
was unable to close a contract on the
o'd plan and specific atoms. There
will be slight change in the new
structure. but the seating ca pacity will
remain the same. Instructions were
given the committee 20 go ahead and
advertise f " bids the first of the year.
The limit OF the cost of the new
building will be placed at Sl2, 600,
which includes the plumbing and heat
ing. This of >urse does not include
any of the furnishings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
oovre Residents Wed.

A marriage was solemnized at the
Lutheran Free church parsonage last
Saturday morning at eleven, which
united the destinies of Miss Albertina
Boom and Mr.. Eddie Bjork. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. E.
E Gynlld. The bridal pairs attend
ants were Misses Minnie Olson and
Ida Bjork and Messrs Oscar Gustaf-
son and John Lind. A reception fol-
lowed at the home of the groom in the
town of Dovre. where large party of
relatives and friends gathered to offe-
congratu lati0ns, and throughout the
evening the wedding festivities held
forth.
The bride is a daughter of John
Boom, former resident of Dovre,
hut now living in k,ttson couuty.
The groom is son of John J. BioYk.
the well-known farmer residing n
C::7e >7H. AID =: 3Sse ::he 1 raasss. ;s s.
was held. They will m ke their home
for time on the old Bjork place.
The many friends of the happy
couple will wish them a long and
prosperous welded life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
W;lI Return Tomorrow.

Rev. j. p Cummins. pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, is ex
pected, back from his wedding trip to-
morrow. ard will resume his pastoral
work next Sunday, when the regular
servicea Wiif be held.
On Friday evening Rev. Cummins
and bride will be rendered a reception
at the he ME of Mr. and Mrs. H. W
Hail, for which the ladies of the
church have issued Invitations this
week 1t is expected that in addition
TO the regular church membership a
large number Of trends will be pres
ent to welcome the pastor and his
bride to their new home and to extend
best wishes. to them in their new rela-
ton. Rev and Mrs Cummins will
take up their residence in the Fred
W. Segerstrom home on south Ninth
street.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Willmar Man in Wreck,

A. A. Anderson, the land-man, was
one OF the passep gers IN the Fly err
which was wrecked near Donnelly last
Wednesday night lie was enroute
TO Canada on real estate business
Accompanying him was Emil Oyren,
Of New London. who occupied the same
seat with him. Mr. O5ren was on his
way to Souris, n. D., for visit with
his brother. Both gentlemen return
today.
Fortunate y none Of the passengers
or trGiulnen were injured In this wreck
All OF the train exec pit The last sleeper
was deral'ed. The baggage and NAL
car and contents were burned. Forty
three sack, of -ec1nd. class mail were
destroyed. The fire was caused nv
the explosion OF the gas tank which is
used for the lighting. OF the train, and
the violence of the explosion was such
as to break windows in houses some
distance away. The Donnelly fre
department was called to extinguish
the fire and .preve nted what would
have prove complete destruction of
the entire train. The only injury re
ported was that experienced by ire
man. who fell from the top of car
and broke his ankle.
The wreck was caused by detective
log The train was running at the
rate OF alb ?ut fifty miles an hour and
1t st ems a miracle that the accident
Was rot attended with more serious
consequences.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
rom Minneapolis, participated in the
Leagues evening service &c

from Minneapolis, participated in the
Leagues evening service
Central Lodge No. s83, K. ofP.
nominated officers Last MONDAY saven.
ing for the ensuing yea. Tha election
takes place at the next regular. mae. 81
ing After the business session the
members enjoyed . lunch which Wa
spread In the banquet room.
Mrs. Twitchell returned last satur-
day from her extended visit with rela-
lives and friends in New Hampshire
and also at Minneapolis. DR..
rw1tchell and mother are now nicely
located In their new apartments in the
Hedin residence, corner of Minnesota
avenue and Third street.
Miss Annie Ekdahl and her BROTH
ers, Lewis and Harry, and Charlie
Johnson attended services in the Lake
Elizabeth church last SUNDAY. Thew
drove out, returning the same day,
and report pleasant trip in spite OF
the cold weather. They we're guests at
the Hedberg home in. Lake Elizabeth.
Miss Lundstrom, teacher in the
second grade of the Lincoln school.
spent her Thanksgiving vacation at
her home In Rosendale, Meeker county.
Miss Lundstr0m was unable to return
10 time to resume her school work on
Monday owing to the illness of her
mother, and her position was filed by
Miss Lillian Johnson.
Tuesday, Dec. 20, has been chosen
as the date for q wedding which will
take place In the Odd Fellows Hall.
The principals are both well.known
W1llmar people. The groom is at
present In Montana. Invitations will
soon be issued and the happy event is
anxiously looked forward to by the
young couples circle of intimate
| friends.
Mrs. Herman Halvorson and dauph-
ter left last Friday for Minneapolis,
where they went to join Mr.. Halvor.
son and where the family will make
their future home. Mr.. Halvorson is
now city salesman for the Harwood
Cash Register Co., and the change OF
position made it necessary to remove
the family down to that city. He was
formerly employed as travelling sales
man Tor the same company.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS
Briefly Related.

Mrs. E. E. Compton, of Sank Center.
was the guest of Mrs. J.. NJ, Downs
this week. "a 81
.: q. Moe, OF Ronneby, was Will
mar visitor this week and had bust.
ness In probate court.
Judge Nordin went to Minneapolis
on Wednesday in the matter OF an
estate In Henuepin county.
Nels Mikkelson, of Estevan, ASA, :.
Canada. called on Wtllmar friends
this week. He returned last night.
"Mr. Plaster of Paris" a verv
iaughable comedy, Is billed for the
opera house in this city next Monday
night.
John W. Gorwell has returned from
Fergus Falls, where he has been a
patient at the hospital for q couple of
years.
The Royal Ne'ghbors will confer
degree work at it's meeting next Tues
day evening and also elect new officers
for the ensuing year.
! 8. E. Stansberry, who had been con-
fired to his home the past week with
illness, Is again able to be out, al.
though not fully recuperated.
Roy E. Sperry was among the Will
mar young men who came home for
Thanksgiving dinner. Mr.. Sperrv
returned to Merriam Park On Friday,
Dr.. A. F. Mantor left yesterday
morning for Nashville, Tenn. to iden.
tify brother, Frank Msntor, who was
reported as being killed in q railroad
wreck.
The Degree of Honor will give q
10 cent social and card party at its
lodge rooms on Wednesday evening,
Dec. Is. to which all are cordialIy
invited.
DR.. Fleming, lady dentist at DR..
Mantor's dental parlors. returned on
Monday from Stanley, N. D., where
she had been spending some time On
her claim.
The jewellers of the city have agreed
to keep their places of business open
during the evenings from now on End
throughout the holidays to accommo.
date holiday shoppers.
The Ladies' Aid Scciety of the
Synod church will meet tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
Da'e. Coffee and cake will be served
from ITO S. All are cordially invited.
Miss Nettie Benson returned to Ben.
son Sunday night, al err having spent
her Thanksgiving vacation with her
folks here Miss Benson is a member
OF the faculty OF the pub ic schools Of
that place.
The, w. CT. L. will meet at o. H.
Ekdahl's tomorrow Thursday after.
noon instead OF Tuesday, as was tirst
announced. The time set is ) o'clock
ap0shll: who asAt interested in the work
are Invited to.1Rme.
Last Sunday mo "ning's congrega
I tion az the NJ: e church was treated
to an-excellent ~ rmon by the Rev. A.
.,an.son S-.ts1I.i.. c chh Se'at whc eceag. !
! the pulpit in the absence Of Rev.
p Cummi"s. The Epworth League gave
a very interesting program in the eve
ming, which was listened to by a large
congregation. Rev. Ingham, divine
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Death Relieves An Unto rtunate.

Milton Oswald, the year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. O. r. Berkness,
passed away last Thursday morning
at Faribault, where the child had been
for the past year and a half as a
pupil in the school for tie feeble
minded. Mrs. Berkness had been in
attendance at the bedside of her SOP
during the last week of his illness,
and was present at the hospital when
the unfortunate boy breathed his last
the remains were forwarded h,re
for iuterment, and arrived on Thurs.
day night. Funeral services were
held on Saturday afternoon at two
~ clock. from the family residence,
k'v. Gvnild officiating. The liter
ment was in Fairview cemetery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
In Probate Court.

The following matters were disposed
OF this week before Judge OF Probate
Nordin:
In the matter of the estate of j..
McRae, hearing on claims was had.
The claim of Nettie McRae for nurs-
ing deceased was contested. Evidence
was submitted and discussion re-
served.
Hearing on claims was also heard in
the matter OF the estates of Lasse Ben
dickson and Conrad Wigdahl. In the
latter the bill of o. 81. Moe was con-
tested, evidence submitted and decision
reserved.
In the matter of the estate of Elisha
Young final account was rendered and
decree issued.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
:EysiIimsr Attorneys In libs, Suit.

attorneys Olson & Johnson left on
Sunday night for Montevideo, where
they appeared this week in q $1,000
lamage suit Instituted by Editor Berg
huis Of the Clara City Herald against
Henry Maumen, a resident of NAV.
aard Messrs. Olson & Johnson ap.
Deared for the defense and Attorney
g A. Fospes Of Mortevideo for the
plaintiff. The action resulted from an
article published in the Maynard
Progress some time ago over the sig
aature of SMammen, and which was
atghly obj 'ctiOnab'e to Editor Berg
huis. The latter brings the suit on
he grounds that the arcticle was libel.
GUS in its character.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Happily vs.dde Cd. |.

The marriage Of Miss Hulda Holm.
gren to Mr.. Louis August Hepstrom
was solemnized last Thursday even
Ing at five O'Clock. The happy event
took place al the home of the BRIDES
sister, Mrs. n. b. Carlson, on East
L1tchfeld avenue, and was Witnessed
by only relatives of the contracting
parties. About fifteen guests, were in
attendance. Rev. 81. sC..HBuell, OF the
First Presbyterian church, was the OH.
ciating clergyman. :.
1t was a very pretty home wedding.
The rooms were lastly decorated In
palms, ferns and cut flowers. The
bridal couple was unattended. The
brides gown was of white silk, trim
med with fagoting, and she wore white
roses.
After the happy couple had been
showered with congratulations, q we'd
ding supper was served, and the COM
pany enjoyed the hospitality of the
Carlson home until a late hour. The
guests took leave Of the bridal pair
after wishing them many pleasant an,
niversaries OF their wedding day.
Among the relatives from out of the
city were Mr.. and Mrs. Hedstrom,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Westerdahl, Mr..
and Mrs. Brenden and Miss Anna
Hedstrom, OF kerkhoven, and Mr.
Lar.on, Of Pennock.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady who has for several years taught
IN the public schools of both this
state and in South Dakota, and has a
host OF friends wherever known. The
man OF her choice is q popular sales
man In the store of Wilcox & Wells
at Hancock. Previous to bis removal
70 that village he, was a resident OF
herkhoven, where both the bride and
groom spent their childhood days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hedstrom left on Fri.
day night for Hancock, where they
will make their future home and where
hey wilEhave the best wishes of their
many friends sfor q happy married
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Addressed LARGE Audience.

A large and attentive audience was
present at the Lutheran Free church
last evening to hear the Social Purity
lecture delivered by Mr.. Wood-Allen.
"Ghosts of the Future was the topic
OF last evenings lecture, which
abounded with many good thoughts
for both the young and old to seriously
consider.
AS supplementary to the lecture,
Mrs. Cairns delighted the audiences
with two vocal solos. &
The lecture this evening at the Semi.
nary Hall will be on tho .subiest.
"Wooing, Winning and Wedding, or
How to bs Happy though Married. =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02

winter or two at that popular institu~
ton, and good rule it is. Money
spent for education is not lost a.
some people think it is, but is simply
deposited In bank where it draws
the most interest. The writer ha.
spent quite number OF his hard.
earned shillings trying to get some
knowledge poked into his four-corn-
cred head and that is why he is now
SOUPCOOkER DICK.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Chief Cierk Powell Resigns.

+. W. Powell, who has for some
time been serving in the position OF
chief clerk unrer Superintendent
Bowen, OF the Great Northern, has
rendered his resignation, which
becomes effective next Monday. He
will be succeeded by Mr.. J. NJ.
Schweizer, who arrived in this city
Monday night and is this week
familiarizing himself with his new
duties.
Mr.. Powell will still remain in this
city in the employ o. the Great North
ern' and resumes his former position
Of NJ aterial clerk,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Will Wed Tonight.

This evening at 8 O'Clock the Lars
8trkeland home in the First ward will
>e the scene of wedding which will
mite the destinies of Miss Annie
3irkeland and William L rson. Rev
,1eimdahl of the Lutheran SYNOD
church will read the marriage service
Ind the nuptials will be attended by
ju u. dirty inv tied guests. Nj. Lar-
son is the popular engineer at the
Willmar mill.
Miss Julia Bly,. of Cottonwood, is
the guest of Mrs. E c.. Young.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Rather Late Threshjng.

Anton Tygeson, of Priam. was in
the city yesterday and report'd that
his threshing rig is still at work. The
rig is operated by Messrs. Tygeson
and Berkness. They expect, however,
to complete threshing tomorrow.
With the present frosty weather the
life of a thresherman is certainly not
what might be termed soft snap -
This is, we believe, the lat threshine
rig in oper alton this season in this
YicinitY
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02

We have to ask our readers to ex-
cuse the small amount of news in this
issue. On account of the ready prints
failing to reach US in time we had to
print sif g'e sheet, ard We held back
80 long waiting for the paper that it
was too late to print a supplement.
Being crowed with Holiday advertis-
ing, we had to s'detrack large
amount Of news matter. This will al
SO account for the paper being late.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Nigh School uotas.

A debating team will be formed IL
q snort time, which will enter the Sta43
High School Debating League. Tf5
nrst debate will be with Benson 20
the question, "Resolved, that Mn,
cipalities should Own and Ooer.
their Own Public Utilities" Thai
tirmative will most probably be To
by Willmar.
The WilImar and Benson
school foot ball teams met last
day on the grounds of the
Willmar came out of the cont (
1eated, the score being to in favor
OF Benson, but the latter had the "a.
vantage OF q superior weight OF oyef
ten pounds. Our boys PLAYED 3 fast
AID plucky game, and IL was onl aE
ter q long and hard struggle thas they
were pushed back over the goal line
oy their heavy opponents. The game
was pronounced one of the best ever
played by high school tee Ms In this
part of the country. a fair-sized
crowd OF Bensonites turned out to
cheer their team. The visitors were
very Hospitality entertained at the
Paris hotel, and very friendly rela-
tions existed between the two teams
during the stay there. The conduct
OF both teams On the gridiron Wa
equally gentlen anly and praia~
worthy. ,.sz
A Typographical error appeal
last weeks repors of Miss WI
visit, which, g rad az it as, ar, 9
as it. ought ~ E, would give no favor
e6se taea 81 H. stud :se ptrsued at the
high school a1d teagh4 ~ iss exoels
[! l g = 4: 3 u co.'s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Will Become a Benedict.

Wedding bells will ring rear Grue
~ xt Saturday, when Peter C. Soren
son will be united in marriage to Miss
Sophia ]. johnson, late of Grand
Forks, N D The happy event will
take place at eleven O'Clock g. m. and
will be so!emnized at the groom g
farm home one mile east Of Gcue.
Rev E E. Gynild of this city will
Otficiate
Mr.. Sorenson Is a brother OF Mar.
tin Sorenson of Willmar and was a
former resident here. His manv
friends here will be ready to offer
congratulations when the happy event
transDires
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02

A marriage takes place at Granite
Falls next Saturday, in which tn
principals are two we'll known and
popular young people Of Wlllmar.
Particulars of the baopy event will be
furnished to our readers later.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02
Wtllmar Gentlemen Entertain,

One of the delightful social funes
tions OF Thanksgiving Day given Il
this city was the "At Home" in tn
Ruble Block, for which invitation
had been issued by the Messrs. Ma.
Hull and Howard. About ITO gent
men friends responded to the invita-
ttons and called at the apartments
during the receiving hours, which wer )
from 10 q. m. to p. m.
A very tempting menu was serveL
consisting of oysters, turkey, an.
all the good things which serve t.,
make man feel thankful. The gentle
men were assisted in serving by tw
colored chefs.
Roses, carnations and chrysanthe-
NUNS were used in the decorations.
The rooms looked very pretty and At
tractive, 80 besides being a feast TO,
the inner man there was feast for
the eye as we'll.
The gentlemen were voted royal en-.
tertainers, and their guests will al
ways have pleasant remembrance OF
the Thanksgiving Day OF 1903.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-02

Mrs. G. a. Erickson is reported 3 8
being seriously i'll, suffering from in
ammariCn OF the bowels.