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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
To Issue an Annual.

The Senior class of 'O3 of the Will.
mar Seminary is taking the initiative
ia the publication of q neat booklet
which it is expected will be issued an
nually. The present plans are for a
booklet Of 100 pages to be published
as q souvenir and it is expected that
it will be out of the printers hands in
about three weeks, or at least shortly
before the commencement exercises are
held. It will be one Of the prettiest
souvenirs ever sent out by gradual
ing class and will be illustrated with
half-tones and pen sketches by stud
ents. Much of the matter contained
in the booklet will deal with incidents
of an interesting nature during the
life of the class. "Aurora" Is the
name chosen for the publication.
The following is the board of edi-
tore: Estella Gilger, ress-in-chief:
Ole Klovstod, business manager; An.
ton Saterbak, assistant manager and
treasurer; Mathilda Ramstad, secre-
tary; Ado'ph Moller, artist. The as
sociate editors are: Martin Retrum,
Ella Boyd, Emma Ramstad, Edith
Thorpe, Carl Ellingson, Ella Syse,
Henry Flyen, Harry Nelson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Change In MansRem ont.

II. A. Dodge, supervisor of the Chi
cago district Of the Scranton Inter.
national Schools of Correspondence,
with headquarters in Minneapolis, was
in Willmar last week supervising q
change in the branch Office at this
point. Mr.. NJ. A. Haugen, who has
had charge of the Willmar Office for
the past few months, is succeeded by
F o. Hegberg, who comes here from
inneapolis. Mr.. Haugen goes to St.
Paul to take travelling position with
the wholesale house of Tackenoff &
Laske, and will visit this city quite
often in his travels. ). II. Fall, form
erly assistant superintendent of the
Minnesota and South Dakota districts,
is succeeded by J. T. Houlihan, with
headquarters at Watertown, S. D.
The business of the schools in this
district has grown quite rapidly and
with the increasing list of students en-
rolled there is considerable work con.
nected with the Willmar Office.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Aged Resident Passes AWAY.

Lars P. Fridlund passed away last
Sunday evening at the home of his
son, Andrew Fridlund, in the Fourth
ward. Death was due to old age, the
deceased having been gradually fail
ing for some time. he was II years,
4 months and % days old. The de-
ceased is survived by his sons Lewis,
Andrew and Ole of this city, besides
q daughter here, Mrs. Annie Nystrom;
also his son Peter of Sauk Centre and
sister living at Triumph, Martin
county, Mrs. Brita Larson.
Deceased was born in Nordanholm
Mockfjerd, Dalarne, Sweden, and has
been q resident of America about IL
years. During this time he visited
his native home twice, and of late
years he has made his residence in
this city with his sons.
The funeral takes place today. A,
10 o'clock q. m. brief services were
held from the late home, Rev. G..
Peterson officiating. The interment
will he in the Tripolis cemetery, town
of KandiyOhi.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Seminary Glass Of 'o3.

The Willmar Seminary this year
expects to graduate the largest class
in it's history. The students who are
at present making preparations to
finish their work in the different
courses number %. The following is
the list of candidates for diplomas:
Misses Estella Gllger, Edith Thorpe
Ellen Syse, M athilda Ramstad,
Mary Swenson, Emma Ramstad, Ella
Boyd, Anna Loftness and Alma
Otterness; Messrs. Henry Gabbert,
Anton Saterbak, Albert Peterson,
Adolph Mohler, Clarence Kjeldsen,
81. F. Nelson, Henry Flyen, N. j..
Nelson, Lewis Collin, Carl Ellingson,
John Vein, Martin Retrum, Fred
Wick, o. F. Klovstad, Martin Sand
ager, Victor Bergquist, Harold John
son. Edward Guam and G. D. He'd
lund.
The Senior class colors are purple
and white, the class flower tea rose,
and the motto chosen by the class is
"Seize the Opportunity.''
In addition to the above there will
be a class of graduates in shorthand
and typewriting.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
The G. n. Strike Question.

There is no definite knowledge as
yet as to how the Great Northern poll
is going regarding the question of
striking. A secret vote is being taken
on the entire system and the result
will probably be announced Saturday
at the headquarters in St. Paul. Con-
ductors and trainmen are not COM
hitting themselves publicly and in tho
meantime the people are anxiously
awaiting developments. That matters
may in some way be satisfactorily ad-
justed is the hope of the public. Ac-
cording to newspaper dispatches the
employees on the Northern and Dakota
divisions are voting practically un-
animously in favor of strike and the
same is also reported from the Mon
tana divisions.
The chairmen OF the local grievance
committees will go to St. Paul Friday,
where the different committees meet
with the grand officers. O. 81. Larson
represents the local division of the
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
and F. 81. Dodds the local division of
the Order of Railway Conductors.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Grand High Priest Coming.

The Royal Arch Masons of this city
will receive visit on Friday evening
of next week from the Grand High
Priest, E. E. Corliss, of Fergus Falls,
when the mark master degree in royal
arch masonry will be conferred by
him upon two candidates. Accom-
pany;ng Mr.. Corliss will be J. T.
Johnson, district visitor. The occa-
sion, it is expected, will be attended
by the full membership of the royal
arch degree, including some thirty
masonic brethren, who will also par
ticipate in banquet to follow the
ceremonies of Initiation. This part
of the evenings work will be attended
to by the members of the Eastern Star,
who will see to it that the festive
board does not suffer in comparison
with previous efforts for similar
event. The banquet will be served in
the dining hall.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Our County Superintendent.

F. W. Dobbyn, superintendent OF
schools of the county, called at New
London last Tuesday afternoon being
on tour of visiting the schools 10
this part of the county. AS luck
would have it the weather turned out
to be so stormy that Mr.. Dobbyp was
compelled to stay in the city until the
next day, and as = consequence we
had chance to make his acquaint-
ance here for the first time, Mr.. Dob.
byn being somewhat of stranger in
this part of the county. Suffice it to
say, that we were not disappointed.
Mr.. Dobbyn has the appearance of a
gentleman and q scholar and we be-
lieve the commissioners have made a
good selection in appointing him to
the. Office of superintendent. New Lon
don Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
LAND GRANT CASE DECIDED
Long leg.l Fight for 50, 900 Acres Of
Land Ends by Decision Of Su-
promo Court.


A case which is of interest TO q num-
ber of Kandiyo obi county people as
we'll as many others in this section of
the state reached q final settlement
last Friday when the famous suit of
Uri L. Lamprey of ST.. Paul against
Russell Sage to recover $4,000 acres
of the old St. Paul & Chicago land
grant was decided by the supreme
court in favor of the former. The
Minneapolis Journal of last Friday
says:
Uri L. Lamprey of St. Paul wins his
long drawn out fight with Russell Sage
for 80, 900 acres of the old St. Paul &
Chicago land grant. The supreme
court today handed down it's second
and final decision in his favor, by
which the land must be turned over to
him on payment of $62, ,220.
The lands involved lie in twenty-six
different townships in Stearns, kandi-
yohi, Renville, Douglas, Grant, Stew
ems, and Otter Tail counties. The
case dates from 1887, when Mr.. Lam
prey contracted for 100, 600 acres of
the land grant. He took within the
time specified all but the tracts in
volved in this case, and they were al
lowed to run until 1899, when q second
agreement was made. The railroad
company, however, asserted that the
deal was not binding and conveyed
the lands to Russell Sage. Lamprey
rendered the purchase money, but it
was refused, and he appealed from an
order of the district court charging
him with back interest. The supreme
court sustained his poins and sent the
case back. On the second trial Judge
Bum in the Ramsey county court de-
cided in his favor, and this decision
was sustained today. The syllabus
says:
Uri L. Lamprey, respondent, vs.. St..
Paul u Chicago Railway company
ct al, appellants.
Action to enforce specific perform
ance of an agreement to convey real
estate, the terms of which are set forth
in the opinion. Held:
First-That the agreement is sup.
ported by valid consideration and
is in legal effect q contract for the fu-
ture convey ance of land within the
meaning of laws of 1897, chapter 223,
providing for the manner of terminal
ing the rights of vendees in such con-
tract.
Second-If contract for the sale
of land is supported by valid con-
slider alton and there is no other good
reason why it should not be speci6cal-
ly enforced except the want of mutu-
ality of remedy, it will be go enforced.
Third-The tenders by the p'..htiff
of the balance of the purchase price
of the land were sufficient and stopped
the running of interest and the trial
court did not err in its finding of the
amount due on the contract.
Judgment affirmed. Start, CO..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Seminary items.

The thermometer has again reached
the 'baseball' point, consequently
the time for meals has to be shortened.
Lawn tennis is fine, especially when
q person plays for the first time. You
chase those rubber balls until you
look as If you had taken "a swim in
the lake" as the poet says.
The Juniors had meeting Monday
evening and probably on account of
the weather it was attended by only q
few loyal patriots. Next time all the
Juniors will all please meet, as there
is important business.
There are some preparations being
made for celebrating the 17th of May,
(Norway's 4th OF July or liberty day J
on the 18th Ct May at Solomon Lake.
Please remember the date or dates.
The band will meet for practice
every Tuesday and Friday evening at
I 7o'clock during the rest of the term.
Eline Solum left Monday for her
home at Spring Grove, Minn., where
she is engaged to teach school. A
large number of friends were at the
depot to say good bye and wish her
success in her work.
think q surgeon will be needed at
the Seminary pretty soon to look af.
ter all the poor victims of baseball, ,
who have had their fingers smashed
more or less.
Some of the students spent an en-
joyable evening with Gena Berg Sat-
urday evening.
Miss Olga Lindholm had to leave
school Saturday and return home.
The book to be published by the
Seniors is now in print. A large
amount of work has been spent on the
book, by different members of the
class and as this is the first time in
the history of the school that q work
of this kind has been attempted, the
class is to be congratulated on it's
success.
The Seniors will meet next Monday
evening at O'Clock. All members
requested to be on time.
Please do not forget that "Osseo"
gives it's last entertainment for this
year, May 16. A fine program is
being arranged and large stten.
dance is anticipated.
RIP VAN WINKLE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Sunday Ball Playing.

Sunday ball playing within the city
limits Is q practice that should not be
encouraged. Any kind of sport that
disturbs the peace which should char
acterize the day, is not advisable un-
der any circumstances. 1t is obnox-
ious not only to the true Sunday OBJ
server, but also to that portion of res
idents which happens to be within
hearing distance of the players and
those interested. Sunday Was not
originally intended FOR q day of sport
although it seems to be the tendency
of the times to make It 80.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Teachers arc Entertained.

City Supt. of Schools Tonning and
wife entertained informally at their
home on Fifth street last Saturday
evening, the guests being the teachers
of the public schools who are at
present under Mr.. Tonning's charge.
The affair was very pleasant
gathering and afforded an opportu-
nifty for all the instructors to become
better acquainted with the new super
intendent and his wife. Music, games
and refreshments contributed towards
q very enjoyable evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Benson bowlevs Dostoa.

The Willmar bowling team consist
ing of J. G. Jones, J. c. Freese, Rob-
ert Bitterness, Ben Ryd and Carl
Bjorndahl, defeated q team from Ben
son last Saturday in q series OF
matched games at the Union bowling
alleys here. In the afternoon WILL
mars opponents we're defeated by 116
pins and ia the evening by l48, max
ing q total OF 264 pins in favor of the
local team. Benson carried of the
honors in making the highest score
OF POI. A return game will probably
be played some time next week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Public Notice.

Please take notice that anyone
sweeping paper or rubbish of any
kind into the streets or alleys, or any
one burning paper upon the public
streets or alleys in the city of Will
mar will be proceeded against accord
ing to law. It shall be the duty of
everyone dumping or depositing paper
on the public dumping ground to
properly cover same so as to prevent
same from flying over streets and
yards. This notice effective this date.
The publishing of this in the city
papers shall be sufficient notice to all
persons concerned.
S. B. QvALE,
Countersigned: Mayor.
JNO. M. RAINS,
Health Officer.
Dated May 7, 1903. 23.2b
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
In Probato Court.

The will of the late Osten Larson of
Lake Andrew,,was presented for pro-
bate some time ago. AS the will was
not attested as required by law, the
Judge refused to recognize it as a will
and issued an order for hearing for
appointment of administrator. On
the day set the relatives of the de-
ceased man appeared and entered q
protest, asking that the will be recog-
nized. The Judge thereupon issued
an order for proof of will. The will
leaves all the property to the widow
during her life, and after her death it
is TO be divided among his heirs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Tried for Theft,

Hosea Hethington, whose home is
given as Montevideo, was tried in
Judge Otterness' court Monday after
noon on the charge OF petit larceny
preferred by Myrtle Dewey. The &C.
ton grew out of an alleged theft of
money, which had been taken from
the purse of the plaintiff. A settle
ment was effected by the defend ant
paying the costs of the action,
amounting to s12.75, and refunding the
sum of $40.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Ladies' Guild Donates.

The Ladies' Guild of St. Luke's
church, at their regular meeting held
last Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. J. M. Spicer, among other
things voted to send a cash donation
of $25 to help in the support of two
most worthy Episcopal institutions.
The amount will be equally divided
between the Breck school at Wilder
and the Sheltering Arms at Mime
apOlis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Clean Up.

All owners of city property who
have not yet attended to the annual
spring cleaning should do so prompt
ly, and thereby save both themselves
and the health department consider
able trouble. As the warm weather
draws near, neglect on the part of
re sidents to properly attend to these
duties, may result in an impairment
of the general health of the city.
Keep your premises clean and thereby
assist in the beautifying of the town.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
WtlImar W. Clenwood.

A ball game between Willmar and
Glenwood teams has been arranged
to take place At the latter place on
Friday, May Is, the return game to
be played here on Decoration Day,
May 30. The full makeup OF the
Willmar team is not yet announced,
but as thereis plenty of good material
in the city to choose from there is no
question but that q strong team will
be sent to, cross bats with the Glen
wood aggregation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Exclusive leo Cream Manufacturers.

Exclusive leo Cream Manufacturers.
The Willmar Jebbing and Manu-
featuring Company this week pur-
chased the complete outfit used in the
ice cream manufacturing department
of the Willmar Cold Storage Com
pany, which leaves the former exclu-
sive manufacturers OF ice cream in this
territory. This move will enable this
rapidly growing concern to reach a
still larger list of patrons and with its
present equipment it will be in posi-
tion to furnish excellent service for
the ice cream trade. Mr.. Curtis, who
has had charge of the department for
the Willmar Cold Storage Co., will
continue in charge for the Willmar
Jobbing and Manufacturing Co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
synod Church will b Built.

At meeting of the congregation OF
the Norwegian Lutheran Synod
church, held Monday morning, it was
decided to build the new church which
has been under consideration for some
time and the building committee is
authorized to push the work to an
early completion. The meeting had
been called for the purpose of reach
ing definite agreement upon this sub
ject and there is no longer any doubt
as to the new house of worship being
erected.
Sketches of plans for the building
were submitted, those of contractors
Olson & Skoolheim being accepted.
It will be of brick veneer and will cost
in the neighborhood of sl1 900. The
structure will be in size about 86x65,
with height of 20 feet. There will
be full basement. It will have a
frontage on Becker avenue, the loca'
tion being on the corner of Becker
and Fifth street. Two towers will
grace the south part of the structure.
Altogether it will be house of wor-
ship which will afford all convent.
ences, will be of modern design
throughout, and one that the large
congregation will be proud of when il
is complete.
The building committe reported
pledges and collections up to the
present time amounting to SO, 1000.
Peter Hong has been elected as q
member of the committee to serve
during the absence of G. E. Lien.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Brought to Order.

A couple of travelling portrait art
lists, whose names are given as John
son and Reardon, we're brought be-
fore Judge Bitterness Monday morn
ing to answer to the charge of disord.
erly conduct, upon a complaint sworn
out by Miss Stella Johnson, who
keeps lodging house in the old
Patchell residence on Benson avenue.
Reardon pleaded guilty to the charge
and was fined IS and costs, amount
ing to $3.50. The case against John
son was dismissed on account of in
sufficient evidence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR
Rev. Il. c. ousil will be Duly Installed
Is Pastor Of First Presbyterian
Church on Nay t2.

On Tuesday evening. May IL, Rev.
b. c. Buell. will be formally installed
as pastor of the First Presbyterian
church of this city. The impressive
service will begin at 'clock. Rev.
E. V. Campbell, D. D., of St. Cloud,
will preside at the ceremonies and will
give the charge to the pastor. Rev.
w. G. Palmer, of Long Prairie will
give the charge to the people. The
sermon will be preached by Rev. J. 8.
Phillips, of Atwater. It is expected
that Rev. DR.. Pollock will be present
from Litchfeld and it is probable that
other ministers in this Presbytery will
be in attendance. The installation
ceremonies will be attended by the full
membership of the society and it is
expected that large number from
outside will swell the attendance to
the full seating capacity of the church.
A program in keeping with such An
occasion will be prepared and the SER
vice throughout will be highly i'm
pressive.
Rev. Buell. arrived here last Satur-
day and on Sunday occupied the pull
pit in the presence of two large con-
gregations, preaching excellent SER
mons at both the morning and even
ing services. Regular services will
be held hereafter and everything bids
fair for most successful pastorate.
Rev. Buell. expects to be Joined soon
by his family, who will probably ar
rive here from Chicago some time:
next week. The parsonage, which has
been undergoing repairs and needed
improvements, will be in readiness bv
that time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
n. e, Church.

Services at the M. E. church Sun
day 1890 q. m. and 7:45 p. m. Morn
ing subject 1.-THE Signs of the Times
as the Imminent Return Of our Lord. -
Evening subject, II, He'll Place or
q state? Are the Wicked Eternally
punished in Literal Fire?" Young
peoples meeting at Gas p. m. Sun
day school IL m. All are welcome.
JOSEPH HoGG,
Pastor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Died.

After an illness of about six weeks
from scarlet fever Oscar. the six-year-
old son of Ole Olson, q resident of
the Fourth ward, died last Sunday
evening. Death was due to dropsy.
The funeral takes place this after
noon at 1870 O'Clock from the home,
Rev. E E. Gynild officiating. The
interment will be in Fairview ceme-
terry. Owing to the nature of the dis
ease the funeral will be strictly pri-
Vate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06

Fishing excursions to our numer-
Gus lakes are now a daily occurrence.
John Mossberg, Ben Glarum and
Henry Moss composed party of
sportsmen from this city who visited
Green Lake Monday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
THE PIANO CONTEST
Good Deal Of Interest Aroused. New
Names Added. Miss Erickson
Still st tho Head.

Last week we announced the arrival
at Andrew Peterson's Furniture store
OF the Kimball Piano to be given
away by the Tribune in its voting con-
test. We stated then that the instru-
ment was oak finish, and we want to
add here that while this sample is oak
finish the party that wins the piano
can have her choice of oak, mahog-
any, rosewood or walnut. While the
contest has not been on very long
there Is already good deal of inter-
est In it. There is probably not an
other instance in country journalism
where 80 many valuable presents have
been given away and we believe the
ladies of Kandiyohi county will show
their appreciation by making it we'll
earned victory for whoever wins it.
Some new names are added this week.
The following is the vote as it ap-
peared this morning:
Julia Erickson, Grue. $40
Hllma Norman, Kapdiyohi ..... 1928
0A..~N>-o YEA ntsOuu40A: w AAA"6I Il ~
Julia Thorsou, Route l, Willmar. .275
Dina Rollofs, Prinsburg. 80. -. 800
Iella Gordhamer, Norway Lake. $50
Ida Erickson, Pennock. .M0
Constance Larson. Spicer. .225
Hilma Euglund, Route ?, Willmar. $50
Minta Campbell, Spicer. $50
Mathilda Johnson, Willmar.. .l5O
Emma V. Nelson, Willmar. $50
Ellen Linblad, Willmar, Route 2. $50
Lima Johnson, Svea. .l25
Ellen Swens0n, Willmar.. r...........l 100
Remember that as soon as you have
reached 1900 votes we will publish
your picture In the Tribune free of
charge if you desire it. We do this in
order that the contestants may have
an opportunity to become known as
soon as they have demonstrated that
they are really in the race and will
make an effort to win some of the
prizes. Remember that it is easier to
get votes now than later on.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06

Rev. A. P. Green from Kenmare,
N. D., will preach In the Swedish Mis-
sion church Thursday evening. There
will be no services Sunday, as Rev.
A. N. Osterholm will be in Colfax and
New London. 49, :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06

The ladies of the Norwegian Synod
church will serve coffee tomorrow
tThursday) afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. M. G.. Rfgg. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to everybody. -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-06
Cushion Sale.

The Little Helpers of the Swedish
Baptist church will hold cushion sale
Friday, May Is, At the church. Cot.
lee and cake will be served from seven
O'Clock throughout the evening. All
are cordially invited. .23-3