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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
10 Learn unds rtakinR Business.

Fred W. Segerstrom expects to GO
to the cities after the holidays to take
q course in embalming and otherwise
learn all the details of the busir esq
necessary for first class undertaken.
The Segerstrom Supply House is ar
ranging to fit up an undertaking de-
partment that will be able to pro perly
care for all the business In that line
entrusted to them. Arrangements
have been made for the addition to
their equipment of . hearse of the la
test style, which is to be furnished free
to patrons of the undertaking depart
ment. Messrs. Crawford and Seger-
strom have arranged for the arrival
OF the hearse here at an early date
and claim that it will be. the ''swell-
est" thing out. - = 81. .,>-; : ~ "
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
For Christmas Presents,

The Little Helpers'' of the S sed-
ish Baptist church will have q sale of
fancy articles which are suitable for
Christmas presents, on Friday even
ing, Dec. 10 at 1880, at the Baptist
church. Coffee and cake will be SER
we'd after the sale. Every body is
cor daily invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

There Is some talk of = rural mail
route from New Payl1nni11e to pass
through portions Of lvoyeville and
Irving towns In this county and part
OF Union Grove town in Meeker
county. II. ..zs. 81: ~. S.s J.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

animation revealed that the mans
injuries consisted of q fractured skull
and also two bad scalp wounds, one
across the forehead and another on
the back Of the head. The injuries
we're dressed and the patient was re-
moved to his room at the A. P Qvam
residence, corner of First street and
Litchfeld avenue, where the best of
care was given him and where he
soon regained consciousness. O'Neill
was later taken to to the home of his
sister, Mrs VIM Nelson, where he
is at present receiving the more tender
care of relatives, and last reports are
that he is doing nicely. His mother
has arrived here from y ankton, S. D.,
aid will assist 10 nursing him.
O'Neill has b. en- the victim of two
previous accidents 81 CO going into
the Sc, vice of the Great Northern on
the Brt ckenridge division.
About a year ago he severely
spraned a knee cap in falling Oft the
water tank Of the engine at Herman.
Some five months ago he was badly
scalded on the same run in which b..
met with last Thursdays accident and
as result was laid up for q couple
of weeks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
Jewelry

Full assortment of Diamonds
and other precious stones, Rings,
Brooches, Studs, Chains and
Charms, etc.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
Anderson Bros.
the FOURTH Street JEWELERS..
Solid Silvorware

We make speciality of Solid Silverware,
something that will last forigenerations and
always retain it's beauty and yalue " gu must
see this line to appreciate its artistic beauty
and intrinsic value
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
HAVE A LOOK!
Willmar Dec, 'O3.
TO THE PUBLIC:
Willmar, Dec, 'O3.

TO THE PUBLIC:
We have steadily been increasing our
stock, so now we have one of the most CON-
plete and up-to-date grocery stores this side
of the cities. Why not come and examine our
stock as others have done and be convinced
that what we say is true. If our goods don't
satisfy you tell US, and if they do tell others.
We are not here to tell you what you want,
but we are here to sell you what we have.
Hoping to see you soon. we remain,
Yours in respect
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Ladies' and G0ntlomon's
Gold Watches )
Always make highly appreciated
presents. We have line that
will suit your taste and purse.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

DR.. G. K. Gerretson. dentist. Omce
in. New Ruble block, Willmsr. 12u
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

An array that surprises Him
is our splendid stock of Christ
mas goods. Beautiful and useful gifts
can be selected here-clocks in every
style, mantel, hall and travelling
clocks, large and small gold watches
with the best movements in the latest
styles of cases-silverware and cut
glass-diamonds and precious stones
in stylish settings. All reliable goods
at reasonable prices.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
4 Narrow ESCAPE.

The Misses Alma Abrahamson,
Florence Malm and Eva Fay were the
victims in q runaway last Sunday af-
teri noon which will confine the former
two to the house for few days The
three young ladies were out driving
arouod town and enjoying the pleas
ant cond ton of the weather With a
team of ponies owned by Judge Abra-
hanson, when the team became fright
ened and started to run away. They
turned q sharp corner near the resi-
dence of c. F. Malm and threw the oc
cupants to the ground. The buggy
struck a telephone pole and remained
there and the team kept on goirg and
were captured about two miles north
of town Alma Abrahams on sustaint d
injuries about the head which rend-
cred her Unconscious for some time
and F orence Malm also received rer
ious bruises Eva Fay escaped with
a few slight bruises. 1t seems q mos,
miracu GUS to think that they escal ed
with their lives. Drs. Mems hon and
VanDyke were called at once ard it
was discovered that no bones were
broken and that the injuries were only
slight, and they are at this writing do.
ing as we'll as could be expected under
the stances.-Raymond News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Lake Lillian.
Chas. j. Peterson Ia reported to be
very sick, but is little better at this
wiring.
The wintt is well under way, that
is, il reg stored about 20 degrees be-
low last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. b T. Reese fro re her feet quite
badly last Saturday, when she was on
her way to Bird Island with load OF
wheat.
Among those who have had the
phone put in are Mrs. Pete johnson
this town and August Anderson and
Jerry Johnson of East Lillian.
A suit was commenced in Judge
O"r!e'5 court last Saturday. Lars
Erickson is the plaintiff vs. n. T. Reese
defendant, it is TO recover an account.
Misses Lilly and RAchel Anders. n,
who have been staying at Willmar
learning the dressmaking trade, re-
turned last Wednesday to spend the
holidays.
Preparations are under way for the
Nmas festivities to be held at TIE
various churches throughout this 10
cality. AS yet the dates are not set
but will be given in due time
Ole L. Erickson and Johnnie John
son are working over time to get
through with the corn shredding be-
fore the holidays. But at the present
rate OF weather, it will be hard case.
The stage was little late about 20.
! ing out last Saturday morning, on &C.
count of one Of his horses breaking
through the ice as he was crossing the
Crow River, but nothing serious hap.
pened, only g. cold bath.
Ole Lundquist, the pioneer thresher,
has inves ted in corn shredder End
will do up the corn shocks in good
shape for those who will give him q
chance. He has also purchased new
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

Emanuel Surdling has sold out his
barber business at Atwater to Silver
Olson of Benson. The latter will
take charge of the business on the first
of January.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
Arpear,nee Ia Her F,xor.

S. p. Langley. the aeronautiea
pioneer will never discuss flying ma
chimes with newspaper men. but OF
other topics he is not SO rcticent
He talked the other day about his boy
hood.
Among the memories of my boy.
hood" he said. there Is one odd
episode that is particularly vivid. II
is n conversation that overheard one
morning between two women. The
women were talking about babies
their size. weight. health and sc
forth.
why when was a week old.
said the first woman. I was such a
little baby that they put me in quart
pot and put the lid on over me-
The other woman was amazed
horrihed. And did you live!' she
asked.
They say did. her friend an
swercd.
We'll. well. WE'LL exclaimed the
second woman. and she gianced at the
other almost doubtful"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
THE FIGHTING IN MACEDONIA.
suitan's Forces Still Engaged
Stamping Out insurreetion.

Lat. dispatches state that. by weight
of numbers. the Turks are stamping
out the insurrcction In Macedonia. but
m insurgcnt leader Is reported TO have
said that the Maccdonians have not
lost heart. and that they will prolons
the struggle through the winter. Their
object Is to obtain the Intervention OF
tho powers. the appointment OF n
Christian Governor General. and Scnu'
Inc guarantees for the security OF
life and property under International
control. The Bulgarian government
has resolved to maintain strict neu.
iraiIty: but there Is no abatement OF
Inc resentment at ConstantiEop!c
against what is alleged to be the con.
xivancc OF Prince Ferdinand's Min
listers Mt the operations Of the Bulgar-
ian bands. Representatives OF sew
crai powers have been dispatched TO
the Monastir district. and this meas
urc Is connected with negotiations for
an international occupation OF Mace
donia. But as there are now upwards
of $50 900 Turkish troops In the coun.
try. It Is scarcely likely that the Sui.
tan would consent to such a measure.
1t is not easy to ascertain exactly
what Is happening. According to some
reports the Turks are crushing resis.
tance by wholesale savagery, but 9th.
ers make out that more humane war.
fare is now practiced on both sides.
A secret treaty between Russia and
Bulgaria is among the latest rumors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
SEEK LORD sALlssvRv.s ORDER
Ens;ishmen in Competition for Notable
Dittinctton.

Not n few limbs, shspeiy and other
wise. are being metaphorlcaily pushed
into view by owners who hope to Sc
cure the Order OF the Garter which
Lord Salisbury wore. II Is the hIghes,
order. not based on merit but royal
distinction. that England has to be
stow. Some old Tory lord once re-
marked that the reg son he liked the
Order of the Garter was because there
was no dcmmcd merit about it, A
late number OF the London Lancet de
ciaEcs that only great philosopher
could have uttered Lord Saiisbury's
remark that we live In n small. bright
oasis OF knowledge surrounded ON all
sides by vast uncSpiorcd region Of
,mpcnc'rablc mystery. and from age
To asc the strenuous labor OF success
sive generations wins small strip
from the desert and pushes forward
the boundary of knowledge
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
SUES TO RECOVER RING.
lifted Lover Institutes Action Against
Eormer sMeetheart.

4 novel and Interesting case Is be-
Ing heard before City Judge Mecon'
nell ut watcrtown. y. Y. arising from
love affair and engagement. which
was broken by the Woman exercising
tie feminine prlyiicsc Of changing her
mind. The case - that OF Edward
Daniels w. Emma \. Rockhurn aud
the suit is brought tn recover n dia'
mond ring which vas given the de-
icndant over two yea7s ago To seal the
enlargement between them. The plain
tin claims that the ring was purchased
Mt an outlay of s55 and that the con
tracing parties were 10 be married
aa soon ~ he could save enough
money for the purpose,
He accordingly went OH, inio the
world TO seek his fortune. and secured
good POSITION in a machine shop
near New York. 4 fcw days ago he
returned to claim hi, bride. but found
that she had grown cold toward him
in the interval which had elapsed. and
had allowed another to occupy his
place In her affections. Brokcn'hcart'
cd. he demanded the return OF his
ring. but III. defendant claimed she
had recently lost Il. Action to recover
the property was then commenced.
The plaintiff has n large number OF
letters from the defendant. which are
bc.ns read In court to Substantiatc
the fact of the engagement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
p,e,.e,Ion for Egyptian birds.

Bird lovers will be Interested to note
that the birds have friends in high
places in Egypt. The Minister of the
Interior there recently made laud.
able endeavor TO limit, IL not to sup
press. the Wholesale capture and
slaughter OF singing birds. Hence
forward. the catching OF them with
nets is to be permitted only ut dis
,ancc of one thousand metres from
the seashore. It has been the practice
Of the bird dealers to spread their nets
in the autumn along the shore. as near
as possible to the sea, so as To cntrap
the little creatures. directly they ar
rive upon the land. exhausted with
their long flight across the sea.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
CHAPTER XVII.
The Freaks Of a Woman.

The sunlight flooded the mountains
and the quiet settlement; the sky was
deeply blue; the pines along the bank
beside Dolores window stirred softly
In the low wind that stole down from
the summit laden with spicy odors-
Down In the valley the river ran riot.
shouting its jubllate as II swirlad IN
der the rotten bridge and wh!rled In
mad eddies up the coarse grass along
its banks.
DIR. Dunwiddie. standing In the door
of the tavern. inhaling deep draushts
OF the odorous, piny air. watched Do
lores with grave. intent eyes until she
turned from the doorway and entered
the quiet house: then he turned away
and no one ever knew OF what he was
thinking. or the thoughts that would
oame of his friend over in the town
who was leaving this girl in his care
with the utmost conference.-the girl.
he well know, whom Charlie loved
And should he betray his trust to his
friend! Should he prove a traItory
Should he let this kindly feeling for
this brave. beautiful. womanly girl
grow into more than merely friendly
feeling. knowing OF his friends thought
OF the girl: Could he be capable OF
that? She was, TO be sure. a wonder
ful girl. shut In by her surroundings.
but growing mentally thousands OF
miles beyond them. She was a woman
a man should be proud TO own as \
frlcnd-nnd morc-ln spite OF her
strange. unfriendly life In the stolid
little mountain settlement But-and
there was grayer line of thought. n
sudden deepening OF the lines OF no
bili,y around the set mouth under the
black mustache-would the love OF
even such n woman atone In any de-
gree for the loss OF manhood. the stain
of a traitor? Charlie had left In his
hands the care OF the girl he loved.
and he would neyer-hc Strengthened
himself up to his full height In the
low doorway and unconsciousiy
clcnched his hands-hc would never
betrny his friend. Charlie was worthy
even Dolores Johnson. and he would
never be guilty of even an attempt
TO come between him and the woman
he loved. be she though she might. n
woman with the strength and depth
and nobility OF character which the
daughter OF this mountain blacksmith
possessed.
Then he turned. and the face was aS
grave. a apparently unconcerned nj
usual. rs cInthy called him to Join the
family at the table.
Jones said among his comrades ;ha
Johnson's III luck had brought goot
luck to him, for during the years he
had lived there. Fever before had
many such men Us now sought hi
lodging.
ITO bc continued
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
suaoe.,lon, Tor Authors.

DIR. Felix R.Insalt. French writer.
In an article on The Economy of
Time" insists that all authors should
employ clear and concise language.
supprcssing all that Is useless. He ad.
yoca;cs the sImpliacation OF spelling
and the shortening Of long words. He
suggests that number OF frequently
recurring words should be abbrcviat.
cd. For example. In an 8 ,iclc on
tuberculosis. he would spell ou, that
word once and sftcrward Indicate 1t
by n II He would also print the
more important ideas In bold type, so
that the reader could seize the sist OF
,.ic authors meaning at glance.
Every article should be preceded by
n brief resume and the frequent use
OF diagrams Is Advocated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
RICH MAN SETS GOOD EXAMPLE.
John o. Rockefeller. Jr.. Lives = Very
Quiet Life.

II is said tina, II ever man had a
son after his own pattern that man l.
John u. Rockefeller. Tho junior John
is chip on the old block-acccssablc
with pleasant manner. hard worker
and sphynSlike In everything he docs.
He holds his father In great respect
in reverence, In fact. lie has the
same church creed. He maintains and
conducts large Bible ciass-with sin.
cerity and n good deal OF zeal. He
keeps himself informed OF tho man.
asemcnt of the great Rockefeller In.
tcrcsts, bcncfactions and all. Es Is n
man OF the same simple tastes and
quiet life and OF few divc.stsns.
Yachts and great social dispiay-hc
has none of them. He is the heir pre-.
sump,ive who is most seriously train.
Ing himself for his great responsible.
tiles and dutics.-Chicaso Chronicle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
Right Of "shir,wai.t Man. +"

The right or otherwise OF a shirt.
waist man TO enter the dining room
OF hotel is about to be settled In a
Philadelphia court. One hot day last
July De Wolf Norman. n quaker city
man Of social note entered dining
room minus coat and waistcoat. but
wearing neat shirtwaist and belt.
He was informed that gentlemen so
attircd would not be served there, and
despite his protests he was elected.
Mr.. Norman consulted his lawyer, who
has begun a suit for damages against
the hotel man.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
The Grass Widow"

THE origin of the term grass wild.
ow," said philologist, ''is puzzling.
Some say 1t came from the French
that 1t was originally grace widow,
that is. widow by grace, or courtesy.
Others say 1t derives from the old
English custom OF mans hanging
out broom when his wife was away
over Light. To hang out the broom
was common phrase. When the
thing was done the meaning was
that the house had been swept clear
of the wife's presence. and the hus.
bands friends were to visit him and
do as they pleased. In time. instead
of hanging out a broom. the husband
came to hang out only a bunch OF
grass. Thus he grew to be called a
grass widower,' and his wife grass
widow. philadelphia Record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
Cry OF Mouse" Caused Girl to Max,
Record High Jump.

The hcld-day OF the rival womcni
colleges was In progress aud eompc
ution ran high. The score was close
with the high Jump In progress. Sud
denly n Wild cheer broke forth from
the wcarors OF the baby.bluc. Mia
Tcssic Thlstlcdown had Just cleared
the bar in the running hlEh jump with
n record OF four feet and three
inchcs'
A moment later the tall. blonde cap
tain OF the rival team tapped the spec
taclcd referee on her shirt.wals,ed
arm.
Il claim a foul" she said.
"on what ground?" inquired the Of
fetal.
"on the ground that Just before this
Girl reached the bar somebody In tn.
crowd shouted Mouse and then sh.
jumped and broke the record"
Il did not hear the remark" said
the bloomercd referee. "If had
would have jumped myself"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
,,n,rL,,,, A,nI.,le Performance

Gilman Lowe. a New York athlete.
lifted l.066.0O0 pounds In thirty.four
minutes and thirty-fve seconds. The
scale was so arranged as TO bring the
arm, leg and back muscles into play.
Each lift of the bearn under which he
stopped raised 1000 pounds dead
weight. During the two months
training Mr.. Lowe lived on only one
meal daily. consisting of three eggs.
one.half Loaf of whole-wheat bread.
fruit. either oranges. grapes, apples
or bananas, cereals and nuts. and one
glass of milk after the meal; also
plenty of cooled distilled water during
the day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
Wan. Uncle Sam to Control.
lliE-.;Z. G.ICl2C

Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania
has just returned from British Colum
bla, near the Alaska line. where he
has been hunting big game. He ac
quired number of rich pelts during
his absence. and likewise the knowl
edge that the region he visited is
chiefly populated by Americans, who
are greatly interested In the pending
boundary dispute with Great Britain
and are anxious to have Uncle San
take possession of the entire strip in
controversy and hold 1t by force oil
arms IL necessary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09

she turned her head the comb-an old.
fashioned tortoise shell that had been
her mothers suddenly slipped from
the heavy coil OF her hair which. 80
looserod. fell In a mass OF beauty.
Glinting, lustrous. about her
The nurse softly opened the door at
that moment bringing the doctors sup
per. and half baleful glitter appeared
in her eyes as she saw the two so
utterly unconscious OF her presence.
DR.. Dunwiddie suddenly sat erect,
with his usual quiet dignity: the girl
had startled him out OF himself: he
had forgotten everything but her.
Her grave face, with its solemn eyes.
touched by the sunset. framed by the
heavy tresses OF loosened hair, was
like an exquisite Madonna. and he held
his breath in admiration and mute
wonder. AS he noticed Mrs. Allen,
however. he regained his composure.
while Dolores gathered up aer hair
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
A Nile VILLAGE.

A traveller OF the upper Nile thus
describes a typical native village:
"The houses are built of Nile mud,
each house accommodating family
of no matter of what size, the inhab.
ltants of each village almost all re.
lated TO each other. comprising some
times several hundreds of people.
Their streets are Uttered with filth,
animals of every kind obstruct ones
path. dogs growl and snarl at the APP
?earance and intrusion of a stranger;
women rush about, hiding their faces
in their vashmaks lest a white man
should behold their features. Flies
in swarms settle on the children and
lay their eggs on their eyeli1s. un-
washed. because they believe 1t to be
contrary to their religion to- wash or
remove the flies from their eyss-"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
MARRIED HIS SONS NURSE
New York Millionaire q Notable Vic.
tim Of Cupid.

Thomas Brcsiin. 60 years old. a mil.
llonairc mill and hotel owner OF Troy.
y. y. has just been married TO Miss
Ella Watson. aged 90. who n; one tim.
worked in one of his mills. Later she
bccam. n trained nurse and In that
capacity looked after Mr.. ercslln's
son LOWS. who was stricken with
typhoid fever. The young man rceov.
cred. largely because OF the intclii.
gcncc and fidelity Of his nurse. The
father was much impressed by the
youns woman's modest and engaging
manners. He proposed and was ac-
ccptcd anG celebrated his good fortune
by giving a supper to all the hands
In the mill where his bride used to
work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09

slowly. and stopped TO p:ca up her
comb. II had snapped In two.
You two are excellent nurses" Mrs.
Allen said. softly. smile on her lips
as she motioned with her head toward
the bed.
DIR. Dunwlddle turned at once with
q slight exclamation. and Dolores
arose with the comb in her hand, her
hair failing around her. her eyes dark
as though tears were In them. her
lips shut close. As she turned her
eyes toward the bed she met full In
hers the weak gaze OF her father.
Only for moment, however. for the
eyes closed almost Immediately as
though the light hurt them. but in
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
reams.er Had ser. Of Reo,r,..,

ii. II. Vreeland, the New York trac.
ton magnate, was out for n spin iu
his automobile recently and found his
way blocked by wagon and pair OF
skinny horses. Thinking to have some
fun with the tcamster, he said: What
are these animals you arc driving?"
The man replied: Them Is what 3
called horses. Sometimes they are
used to take automobile drivers to the
hospital. see?" Mr.. Vreeland saw and
INDUCED in no more sarcasm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-09
RATHER SURPRISING STATEMENT
Railroad Man Points Out Where Enc.
land Is Ahead Of Us.

President 1.orcc OF the Baltimore 4
Ohio railroad. who returned from Eu.
rope a few days ago. surprised group
of New York newspaper men by tell.
ing them England was far ahead OF
America in the development OF Ger.
tain labor.saving devices. As this was
contrary to the mass of opinion. the
railroad man was pressed for details.
He said In London he observed the op-
Grafton of an cScavating machine
which was far more practicable than
any he had seen on this side. And
Mr.. Lorec ought to know. His road
has done great deal Of digging and
hauling.