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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06

Auditor Anderson stated yesterday
that he had included in his estimate of
outstanding street and sewer assess
ments only those accounts which could
be collected, so that the showing made
By his report is fully as satisfactory as
II appears to be,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06

Henry Lang, Of the Portland firm Of
Lang g. Company, was registered at
the occident yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06

This 10 short story overcoat detail. Wen pass
over all about the propey Of the styles and the M and
superiority and the variety Of Sizes and the material and
and come right down. rather up 70 little Shoulder
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06
|CITY'S DEBT
SHOWS BIG
REDUCTION
Excess Of Liabilities During Past
Two Years Has Been Mate.
rally l.esssped by
Officials.
Financial Condition Shows Up in
Gratifying Manner In the
Quarterly Reports.
SAVING MORE THAN $1,000
Total Indebtedness Now Is Only
S17f,0OO, Compared With
SfSS,U0O This Time
Two Years Ago.
SAVING MORE THAN $4,000

Astorias debt has been reduced dur
ing the past two years by si7.s1.7i. ac-
cordlng to the financial reports Of Aud
itor Anderson and Treasurer Dealey.
which we're iled yesterday and present
ed 10 the council last night. There was
no report for the year ending scptem-
hcr 20. is02.and II is impossible 10 state
the reduction for the past year. The
ahow!ng Is AN excellent one and speaks
Well for the various departments Of the
city government. The following state
ment shows the financial condition Of
city September 30, 1901. and September
70. 1903.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06

The balance OF cash on hand Septem-
ber 20 is thus shown to have been
sl0.G6 80,
Auditor Andersons report shows the
cIty's resources and liabilities to be as
follows:
Liabilities
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06

Astoria's increase for the year was
more than IA per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-06

Disbursements during the quarter
were as follows, according to the treas
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
A9ctan dor.
July Z.

Rain is plentiful nowadays.
Those who have not received their
phones expect to get them this week.
The Young Peoples Society will meet
at l.. Johnson's place next Sunday,
July IL. AS that will be the annual
meeting, all the members should be
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. O Kambestad of Pier
point, S. D., are renewing old acquaint-
ances here this week.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. S A. Syverson Thursday.
Harvesting machinery agents are
more numerous this year than ever be-
fore, and so are potato bugs.
One of the most comic performances
that has ever occurred at Goldbug
took place there last Friday. Two
old veterans met at the store and they
entered into a conversation about this
and that until finally they grew so hot
in using the tongue that they thought
it best to use the hands. The result
was that one of them was dipped into
the pond near the store.
O. G.. Kambestad of Chokio visited
at the home of his parents yesterday.
UNCLE ED.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
Hor'n Sueeumbs to the inevitable.

Peter Norm, an old resident of Lake
Andrew, died at his home last Sundav
evening at S O'Clock, At an age of 81
years, months md % days.
The tidinRs of his death was not I'm.
expected. He has long suffered from
cancer of the stomach and at one time
last summer his death was momentari.
ly expected.
The deceased was born in Skane,
Sweden, on New Years day, 1889. he
came to America probably in 1859 and
and became settler in this county in
1870. Norm was never married and
has lived alone. he leaves two BROTH
ers and three sisters in Sweden.
The funeral took place last Tuesday
afternoon and was conducted by Rev.
M1dshun. The remains we're laid at
rest In Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Norm was man of considera.
bic intelligence and we'll read, being
highly respected by his neighbors.-
New London Times, End inst.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
six feet off the foundation, the gran
ary was moved about ten feet and b

six feet off the foundation, the gran
ary was moved about ten feet and b
number of machines DAMAGED to a
eater or less extent CO. VERSIONS
barn and wind mill were damaged
some. Sonstegard 8 barn was moved
about one inch. K. Monks barn was
moved three inches and the cupola was
blown off. At b. Halvorson's two
apple trees we're blown down and other
damage was done in this vicinity.
Invitations are out for social
gathering at T. T. Newgaards in
honor of the marriage of their son
George to Miss Karen Jordahl which
took place at Norway Lake July 2.
We extend congratulations to the new
ly married couple.
Some of our people celebrated the
4th at Warner's, but most of the peo-
pie stayed at home. A shop" was
held in the evening at the Town Hall.
A very good time is reported by those
present
COMBINATION services we're held at
Crow River church yesterday. A class
Of IL boys and girls was confirmed in
the Lutheran faith. The church was
crowded to its outmost capacity by the
congreg alton and its many visitors.
j. W. Simar will hold a ''bee'
Tuesday to get his barn back on the
foundation.
Haying is now the next on the pro-
gram, but much of the hay meadow is
covered by water, so farmers will have
to wait until it dries up.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
TripoIis.
July 6.

The celebrate of the Fourth at the
Swedish Lutheran church grounds
took place as had been announced.
The rain during the morning hours
and the bad roads caused the aban.
donmeut of the morning program.
The same was rendered in an abrevi.
ated form in the afternoon. Rev. P.
E. Berg of Watertown spoke in the
Swedish language aud Editor v. E.
Lawson in the English language.
Prof. Fridolph Lindholm treated the
audience to selection upon the
violin. The choir rendered several
selections. A game of ball was played
by two mines chosen from among the
devotees of the game at Kandiyohi.
After dark display of fireworks
closed the observance of the day.
A late improvement at the Swedish
Lutheran church building is the plac-
ing of colored windows in place of the
old ones.
Rev. Berg preached at the morning
services ye terday. :.
Miss Eva Berg, dauRh'er of Rev
Berg, accompanied her father to Fri.
polls. She will remain two weeks in
the county for . visit with friends. Is
Prof. Fridolph Lindholm leaves to-
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
Fourth Of July 1T NORWAY Lake.

The Luther College Club celebrated
the Fourth at Ole Knudson's grove,
Norway Lake. Owing to the bad
roads many stayed at home, but a
good time is reported by those who
had the opportunity to be present.
Rev. Jordahl, of Norway Lake, acted
as chairman and introduced the speak,
ers. Prof. Hilleboe, from Benson,
gave q speech on "The Fourth of
July and It's Significance" Rev.
Tolo, OF Belgrade, spoke in the Nor.
wegian language on "The Mother
Country and Our New Country" BE
also made comparison between the
conditions of this country at the earli-
est times and now. Prof. Oscar Olson,
OF DEBORAH, in very instructive dis
course told of the advantages of edu-
cation. Prof. c. K. Preus,. principal
OF Luther College, DEBORAH, reminded
the audience of the Importance and
mission Of Luther College and q COL
lection was taken for the same. The
gentlemen who spoke are all we'll
known and it was quite treat for
those present. All agreed that the
manner of celebrating the Fourth is
changing for the better and they left
for home filed with enthusiasm for
this county the "Home of the Free and
the Brave"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
What is the Cost of a Binder:

Although the actual cost of manu-
featuring "Minnie'' binderis from
ten to twenty-five dollars more than
that of any other machine on the mar.
ket, yet we can save you from eight to
ten per cent on every binder you buy
from us. This may seem strange to
you, but We cay prove it.
In the first place the "Minnie" is
not manufactured by the trust and you
don't have to pay for heavy dividends
on watered stock.
In the second place we employ no
travelling canvassers. Did it ever
occur to you that when you buy from
q canvasser you have to pay bis
wages and expenses for board and use
of team? When you buy from us you
save that expense. Are not these good
common sense reasonswhy you should
buy from US. We can satisfy you a.
to price. When you have tried the
machine you will be still more salts.
fed with your bargain.
When in need of binder, mower OF
hay rake call on US.
soft OHsBERG, SELvIG & Co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
.ounty News->
. GotbeQed FROM all o0eQ tbe County
especially FoQ Tribune Qeoders. p~r~

E. w. Berg and family entertained
| number of people last Sunday. The
time was mostly spent in singing and
guitar playing, also reading and
praying. All say they had a good
time.
Try to 90 out and do some useful
work on Sunday and everybody will
talk about you, and you may even be
arrested. But If a crowd turns out
and works to its utmost at q ball g anne
it is considered alright. A hired man
who does not play ball is worth from
five to ten dollars month more than
one who does.
Rev. Nilsson will be in Fahlun next
Sunday, so there will be no sermon in
the Baptist church here, but Sunday
school will be held as usual. All are
cordially invited.
MIR. aud Mrs. Paulson OF Grove
City spent Saturday and Sunday
here. PEN.
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N . mre.

July 0.
Axel strom, of St. Paul, is spending
few days here visiting relatives.
Oscar Bergstrom spent the Fourth
with friends at Minneapolis.
Miss Betsy Tuveson was a visitor
at her home in Atwater over Sunday.
August Lindgren arrived from the
cities last Friday. He may decide to
remain for the summer.
Emanuel Holmgren celebrated the
Fourth at DeGratf.
The Larson young people of near
Spicer spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives here.
Simon Lindberg, formerly of this
place, but now of Rosseau, MIMI,
came over last Thursday for a visit
with relatives and friends He says
he likes his new home very much.
Victor Anderson and Alvin John
son, of Mobiles county, this state,
spent the Fourth with the former .
brothers here.
Chas. Lindberg and wife and John
Holmgren, of Kerkhoven, visited rela
tives and friends in Mamre Sunday.
Sam and Martin Sand berg returned
to Minneapolis today after spending
the Fourth at the home of their par
ents.
Last week was what we may call q
rainy week. The sloughs are all pretty
near filled up with water so hayine
cannot he started in earnest for a
while yet.
The Fourth of July celebration held
in the Lutheran church grovein Mamre
last Saturday was grand success
both socially and financially. Over
SIG was realized from the sales OF
dinner and refreshments, which will
be used to make improvements on the
church. Addresses were made by
Rev. A. Peterson and Mr.. A. O. Fors.
berg of Willmar.
A good game of baseball was played
on the Mamre grounds yesterday be
tween the Pennock and Mamre clubs
which turned out IN favor of The
Mamre boys by score of to II
The batteries for Pennock we're Berg
strom and Floren; for Mamre, Ost
lund and Stjernlof. Struck out b,
Bergstrom 9, by Ost]und Is. Umpire
Johu F. Lindberg. Following is tn.
scare by innings:
Peunock OOOO4 AGO.
Mamre. ........0 0 3 0 0 3 4 2 81:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
The Raymond Celebration

The writer was among the Willmar.
ties In attendance at the Fourth of
July celebration in Raymond and
does not hesitate in declaring the
affair success as far as the program
OF the day was concerned. The citi-
zens of that enterprising village are
to be congratulated upon the success
which attended their efforts in furnish.
ing good program of attractions.
There was a splendid game OF ball
between Willmar and Litch6eld, a
variety of races, and earlier in the
day creditable parade, represent
alive OF the business houses and in
GLIDING a nicely gotten up float
representing the Union. In the eve
ming there was a good display OF
fireworks, balloon ascensions, a
largely attended bowery dance and
also dance at the Mckinley hall
The Renville band furnished excellent
music during the day. Other features
on the program we're an Grafton by
Judge Edwin A. Jaegard Of St. Paul,
musical and literary attractions
during the forenoon, including a
grand chorus, and amusemeDts of
different kinds very nicely carried
out, which the larger part of the
Willmar crowd failed to witness on
account OF not arriving there until in
the afternoon.
While the celebration itself was a
success, yet it is to be regretted that
q certain element made themselves
very conspicuous by imbibing too
freely, which Of course is only t, e
natural result on the Fourth of Ju y
in licensed town. The spectacle pre-
scented in this line was q most dis.
gusting one to the respectable portion
of celebrators and one could not help
seeing the strong contrast between q
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
PrinSbuFH.

J. Drinks brother from Iowa is WIS.,
iting relatives here.
We understandable baptismal service
was postponed on account of bad
roads and will therefore take place
next Sunday at Kandiyohi lake.
J.Terpstra has returned from Chico
60 and is working at home.
The Prinsburg pastor and his es-
teemed wife were made happy by the
arrival Of little daughter.
Prinsburg is not behind the times as
to patriotism, for althCu the roads
were very bad, there we're number OF
people at the celebration, and fine
fireworks in the evening.
Geret Noteboom made trip &c
Orange City to speud the Fourth, re.
turning Monday.
The farmers fear the crops will bt
spoiled If it rains much longer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
First Census Wava.

The original schedules Of the first
census are now contained in twenty
SIX bound volumes. preserved In the
Interior department. For the most
part the headings Of the schedules
were written in by hand. Indeed, up
to and including 1920 the assistant
marshals generally used such paper an
they happened to have. ruling it, writ
Ing in the headings and binding the
sheets together themselves. In some
cases merchants account paper waa
used. and now and then the scheduled
were bound inside of a newspaper
W. r. Merriam in Century.
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irving.
july 6.

49,, "uAy u
On last Thursday, the End, occurred
tue marriage OF b. M. aaagenson and
Netele Anderson at the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Anderson. Quite number of puests
were present in spite of the condition
OF the weather. The happy couple viii
depart for North Dakota Tuesdav tho tho
7th, for short visit with reistivas
and friends. 90
"A Fourth of July picnic was held at
Lake koronis and quite large crowd
was present, although q number of
Irving people attended the celebration
given by the Harrison picnic associa-
ton at Green Lake.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
Lake Elizabeth.

~- July l.
we are still alive but felt ik,
staying out for one issue as news wa,
p scarce and the Fourth near, for which
we prepared.
N. Freeman and wife, of Kandiyohi
ana Mr.. Simonson and wife of Mime
9polls, visited at Jackson's and AL
fred Olson's Monday.
Per Olson was in Grove City Mon
Gay Tor the purpose of employing {
man.
Mrs. J. Lindquist and Mrs. Aker,
man of Gennessee visited friends here
Sunday and Monday.
Sam Gronberg, John A. johnson
and Hans Lindstrom hauled butter fol-
the creamery Monday.
Robert Peterson of Atwater, former.
-ly OF this place, spent the Fourth here
with 8 companion, who had the Op.
pOrtunity to drive around here and be
shown our comfortable residences and
beautiful farms.
The action taken by our county at
torney ought to be good grounds for
his removal from Office.
There is q great deal of grass stand.
ing under water, that will have to be
left uncut until after harvest.
Mr.. Giantvalley Of St. Paul spent
IT,, Fourth in this vicinity.
Effie Parson of Minneapolis spen,
the Fourth at her old home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Olson of Gen.
nessee visited at S. Stenberg's place
Hast Monday.
W. T. Kerwin of Minr apolis closed
1oo1 Coor-Sn0tt %h~och
Monday. It was bought by compa-
ny of farmers in the southeast part OF
our town.
A meeting was held at August Bro
mans place Monday evening to or.
ganize threshing company.
E. A. Erickson has hired out to Nels
Peterson for the busy season.
'The Fourth was celebrated in quite
"a number CT places and in different
ways. At Nels Peterson's place some
excitemet was by the careless hand.
ling of fire crackers. Some of them
were thrown so as to scare Hilmer
:Sten berg's team, and while jumping
around one of the horses stepped on
doctor was called, and he stated that
jury. At this writing the boy is out
of danger and rapidly recovering.
But it was a close shave, and might
have resulted fatally, in which case
there would have been another name
to add to the long list of victims of
the senseless and barbarOus custom
of shooting off fireworks in crowd.
The persons having charge of cele-
bration ought to forbid shooting on
1the grounds, or be held responsible
for damages.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08

Mr.. ard Mrs. Stavig from Sisseton
S. D -, were among the guests at the
wedding at I. J. Andersr MS. Tnev
report fairly good times in their par,
OF the country, but as far as or 70 out.
looks are concerned Irving is ahead
OF ANYTHING they noticed on the way
coming down.
Mrs. 10 Mikkelson, one Of the resi-
dents of our little town, died today
shortly before noon. The cause O
death was ola ag- combined with fire.
quent attacks of hysteria. Although
her departure was not unlocked fol-
yet it will prove shock 10 her many
friends. Deceased leaves q husband
and sister to mourn her loss, to whom
we wish to extend our heartfelt sym
PATTY in their sorrow
lGNORAMCS JR.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08

aay Tor Chicago, where he will attend
ne summer session of the Chicaoo
Eo1lege OF Music, to cont que his VIZ.
Of the art. VIC 113S'ers
Martin z. Anderson Of Genneasaa
was one OF the tennessee visitors A.
the celebration. ' a.
Kew. Alex Sand of Crookston was O
visitor at the celebration at r ,,the.. q
church last Saturday. he il convaie su
e eea aleer severe attack Of typhoid
from the hospital. eoo
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ksndiyohi.
July 3.


Charley Peterson's house has been
treated with coat of paint.
Misses Edna, Cora and Julia Peter.
son left last Monday for Minneapolis,
where they intend to stay for some
time.
John Carlson was at Litchfeld one
day last week to see DR.. Cassel.
Tom Tierpey repaired the we'll for
c.. W. Kroona last week.
Emmett Defoe and his son John left
last Monday for Canada, where thew
will look over some land in which
they have invested.
Matt Codv made q business trip to
Spicer last Tuesday.
Earl Soderland of Atwater is hang.
ine paper and painting at Horne's on
the Crate farm.
Geo. Enblom and sisters visited al
James Tait's in Harrison last Sunday.
Miss Cora Norman is now home af'
ter having closed successful term Of
school in Lake Elizabeth. MIKE.
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
RosoIsad.

Fourth of July was rather dull this
year on account of the severe rain.
Some of our young people spent the
Fourth at Svea and report good
me.
Svea church was struck by lightning
causing q damage of $500.
Quite q number of telephone lines
are out of order.
Henry Krook who has been visiting
at the Dykema place, returned to his
home in Chicago.
The show in Dist. No. 80 school
house was we'll attended. All report
q good time.
Miss Mamie Dykema, who has been
visiting at home for few weeks, re-
turned to Prinsburg.
Mrs. Brush, who has been sick, is
we'll again.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
Ringvilie.

July o.
The worst rain storm of 30 years
visited this vicinity Thursday of last
week. A number of inches of rain fell
in addition to q strong wind which at
some places reached the velosity Of q
tornado, doing quite q good deal of
damage. The following is list of
some of the damages done: J. W.
Simar's barn was thrown from two to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08

FOR SALE CHEAP-1OO acres tim
Der land, one mile from New London.
Part suitable for pasture. Inquire of
HENRY A. 7L1NGREN, New London,
MINI. 81. z-+ ss*sts 4 41-2
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08
Tableware Quality
WENNERLUND g. NELSON
Jswslsrs and Opticians.

licensed and unlicensed town. Even
minors we're seen under the influence
of liquor. There were several mix
ups" at the resorts of "boozen and 4
glorious time all around. A number
came out OF fistic encounters with un-
mistakabe signs of having spent tt
Fourth In most carousing manner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08

THE "sUMMER WHITE HOUSE." AT OYSTER BAYLL
President Roovelt
The
rods which the president delights
sidentsso Va W SN0 AAA 'no
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-07-08

b. T. Olsen, Monument Dealer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-23
A Merry soounDaEL or AKRON

Served Three Years in Prison. but Made
$4,000 by 1t.
"One ;! the nerviest and at the
same time one of the most daredevil
cscapadss ! ever heard of was pulled
off out ir Akron several years ago.
remarked d. S. Blodgett, an attorney
FROM the oatmeal metropolis, at the
New Willard the other evening. There
used to be fellow in Akron who was
a crook, if there ever was one, and yet
he was man of honor. He could
borrow $4,000 from any bank in town
on his word, and nobody would ever
lose by loaning to him, but If he got
chance to do man or an institution
that could afford to be done he never
failed to make the best of it. His
motto was Never beat anyone on an
honest debt
"One evening he was at the depot
talking to the express messenger. who
was friend Of his. The messenger
pushed an iron box into the wagon and
said: There's $4,000 in that box; don't
you wish you had it?' That night the
gentlemanly crook entered the express
cOmpany's office and cracked the safe,
securing the money, which he took
home aud buried in sealed tomato
cans in his back yard. OF course, he
was arrested, and after a long trial
was sentenced to five years, his record
and the messengers story convicting
him. He was pardoned after serving
three years, came home, and dug up
the money. 1t was in big, yellow boys,
and that evening he walked over to
the messengers house, rang the bell
and shook the notes in his face, saying,
There's your $4,000; let's see you get
it. "-Philadelphia Times.