davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Elected New Chief.

AT the joint meeting of the fire COM
panies held last Monday evening, J.
G. Freese was elected as chief of the
fire department for the ensuing term.
Jonas Lundquist was elected as as
sistant chief. Hose Co. No. 2 held its
election of officers the same evening
and the following we're chosen: Will
liam Johnson, foreman; Carl Free
berg, lst assistant foreman; John J.
Downs, 2nd assistant; Emanuel
Christensen. secretary; M. D. Man
ming, treasurer. Joe Williams was
appointed to the position OF chief en-
gfneer and Ole Lien assistant engi-
neer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14

Amounts More than the Required Sum.-letter
Carrier May MAJ Il a tn Near Future.

The postof1ce at Willmar is certain
to be advanced from the third class
to the second class after the end of
the fiscal year, which ends March 81,
1903. The requirement for a second
class Office is that the revenue shall
amount to at least s8,00O.OO q year.
For the year ending Dec. 81, 1902, the
revenue of the WilImar postoffice
amounted to s8, 565. "a, divided through
the year as follows: For the quarter
ending Mar. 81, 50, lilo 60; quarter end
ing June 80, $2,0o7. .35; quarter ending
Sept. 30, S2,0423S; quarter ending
Dec. 81, 81, ,405 81. In order to bring
the Office within the SO 900 mark at the
close of this fiscal year it is only nec-
essary that the receipts for this quar-
ter shall re ach 81, 565 "a, and it is cer-
tain to exceed that.
There are many advantages that will
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14

come when the Office is advanced, both
to the postmaster and the public. In
the first place the department will
lease a building that is furnished we'll
heated and lighted, which will make
the patrons of the Willmar Office all
feel regret that the change will not
come sooner. The postmaster is now
allowed only $500 year for clerk hire
and must supply the rest from his sal
ary. After the change he will be
allowed 81, 200 year for clerk hire
which will improve the service in that
respect. Then when the population
reaches 5000 which there is little doubt
but that it has now, and few minor
technicalities are arranged, two car.
riers will deliver the mail around the
city instead of the citizens walking to
the Office for the same. Thus Willmar
is pushing to the front and putting on
metropolitan airs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Report Of Lebanon Church.

Lebanon Swedish Evangelical Luth-
eran church at New London held it's
annual meeting Jan. 7, from to S
p. m.
The ministerial report, which was a
review of the work and the spiritual
condition of the church during the
past year, showed that the congrega-
tion had frequented the services and
Lords Supper as usual, but it lament
ed that too many, as q rule we're neg
lectful in giving to the Lord his dues.
The different reports were encourage
ing. The Young Peoples Society had
reached its aim. The pipe organ worth
ST., $50 had been paid for in full. The
Confirmation Covenant had paid the
greater part of the fine altar painting,
which was donated to the church last
pentecost. The Mission society had
paid their regular share to the paroch
ial school fund and had besides do
mated fine pulpit with canopy, and
new carpets for the church. About
$500 90 had been paid in as member
ship fees, and the church had cleared
our expenses for the year.
1t was decided to commence the SER
vices every Sunday at 1O:45 and con-
tinue not longer than 1915 p. m.
The Mission society shall henceforth
meet according to an established list
OF names compromising all the fam
lilies within the congregation.
1t was also decided that all members
who had not selected and paid for a
lot in the Lebanon cemetery up to date,
May IA, 1900, cannot select new one
free of charge. But all others, who
had complied with the decision of AN.
IA, 1892, could exchange the old lot for
q new.
Mr.. P. Ek]und was elected janitor;
Esther Lawson, organist and choir
leader; J. M. Monson and P. o. John
son, trustees for three years; c.. NJ.
Lawson and S. G.. Hillman, deacons
for three years; Alfred Lundberg, Sec
retary; c. ]. Collin, superintendent of
Sunday School; P. Eklund, vice gu
perintendent of Sunday School, and
treasurer; Henry Benetson and Alfred
Lundberg, ushers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
SuPT. KlLC0RE RESIGNS
Tho School Board Receives tho Resig
nation Of Supt. kiIgore 1T its
Last Meeting.

nation Of Supt. kiigors ut its
Last Meeting.
At meeting of the school board
held last Wednesday evening, Prof
W. w. Kilgore rendered his resigna-
ton as superintendent of the city
schools, to become effective at the end
of the pre- esent term, which closes April
3. The board has as yet taken no &C.
tion upon the resignation, but expects
to do SO at it's next regular meeting to
be held the first Wednesday in Feb
ruary. The resignation coming at
this time of the year was quite a sur
prise, as there will be nearly three
months left of the school year after
the resignation takes effect, and it
will be necessary to cast about for q
successor to fill the position for the
remainder of the year. We under
stand that the board will try to pre-
vail upon Mr.. Kilgore to reconsider
the resignation and serve out the
year.
The illness of a brother and various
business matters in Maine which re-
quire Mr.. Kilgore's personal attention
are given as the reasons for taking
this step. -sss$~E -. s. -- -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Lake Andrew.

J6Q. IL.
: Showing every day, with no sign of
letting up.
Albin Nelson got his new engine
home yesterday. BY the middle Of the
week it will be in full blast grinding
feed.
Ellen M. Nygren commenced a six
months term of school in Dist. 70,
Town Of Dovre, last Monday.
-, Mrs. O. A. Erickson has rented her
farm to syverson Bros. for the COM
ing year.
c. P. Thori is back from the cities,
where he has been visiting.
Mrs. E. P. Schedeen is reported sick.
Wolves are getting numerous in our
vicinity. They go in punches OF three
and four and can be seen nearly every
evening on our lakes.
& Our farmers have been busy hauling
wood, making use of the excellent
sleighiDg.
The past couple of weeks have made
us wish we were back on the Pacific
coast, where we have spent the past
three winters. During our stay out
there We never wore an overcoat and
never thought of cap or mittens, but
here we dress in coat, overcoat and
fur coat, and still We freeze. Mime
sofa may be allright,s but her winters
are too severe. LEO.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
PrtnsbuFg.

The new year has started on it's
journey with it's great opportunities
aad possibilities. We trust that every
one of the TRIBUNE readers will make
the best of every opportunity for
good that may be met.
John Prinsen has returned from .
long visit in Fillmore county.
A pleasant surprise was given Mr..
and Mrs. Heibrink last Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Nick Kleinhuizen is visiting
with her parents in Greenleafton,
MINI.
Herman Van der Einde has pur-
chased the 160 acres east of Carl Ost-
lund's place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maats have been
made happy by the arrival of an heir.
News reaches us from Dakota that
Mrs. John Pfeifer, formerly of Prins-
burg, is very low with consumption.
We sympathize with the patient and
the family.
Hattie Noteboom is unable to At
tend school on account of eye trouble.
Ethel Knott is attending school in
Raymond.
Albert Plowman, who is attending
school in Willmar, was very sick
recently with his old trouble, but re-
| port says he is out of danger again.
Singing school has started again.
1t is held on Wednesday evenings,
beginning at seven O'Clock sharp.
Mr.. ELENA from Chicago and Mr..
Willard, singer, are expected here
by next Saturday, and will conduct q
meeting in the school house.
This community was greatly
shocked to hear of the sudden death
OF Mr.. Kluitenberg last Friday. He
appeared to be in his usual health un-
til Thursday, when he suffered q
stroke of paralysis from which he
died Friday night. Funeral services
| were held in the Prinsburg church on
Tuesday, Rev. Gerretson officiating.
Deceased was man of good charac-
ter and an earnest christian. He Was
living here with his two sons, Ernest
and Zip. So -. !.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Broke His Arm.

Little Clarence, the three-year- old
son of Frank Slagel, who resides a
short distance south of Pennock, met
with an accident last Sunday night
which resulted in the fracture of his
left arm. The little fellow was climb
ing on top of the lounge, and when
on top of the head end fell down with
the above result. DR.. C. johnson
was called from this city to attend the
little sufferer and the injured member
was given the required attention.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14

F. W. Dobbyn elected superintendent schools
Marshall MINI where he completed his second years. He
viii graduated spring 1894.
fall entered the University Minneo financial
Lillian in this
Desiring himself efficiently teaching
his life work. he entered the
from
his position
b public schools of
schools
University gradu
aton front thatins be
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Great Northern Uses Coke

Even the Great Northern is among
the sufferers in thefuel famine, especial
ly in the use Of hard coal for heating
its trains, and has been driven to ex-
p2rimenting with coke for it's Baker
heaters. A bulletin lately issued to
employees admonishes them to use the
proper care in using the coke, an ex-
pertinent which is proving quite trying
to a number Of our citizens who are
using this fuel for the first time in their
private homes. According to the
Great Northern bulletin it anticipates
that it will probably be necessary to
continue the use of coke for some time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Probate Matters.

Decree entered in the estate of Nels
A. Clausen of the town of Edwards,
twenty-seven dollars divided between
the wife and three children.
Estate of T. 0. Anderson, 81, 2334 30,
forty acres of land and timber lot
decreed to the widow, Brita Ander.
son.
Estate of Erlapd Bergren, land di-
vided between the widow and four
children.
In the matter of the estate of Peter
M. johnson final decree was entered
giving to Chas. E. johnson all the
land held by the late Peter NJ. John
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
present rate of increase in attendance
keeps up, and additional room will
have TO be provided for the pupils.

present rate of increase in attendance
keeps up, and additional room will
have TO be provided for the pupils.
Owing to the large amount Of cor
respondence that it is necessary to at
tend to at the Black Bay Mining Com
pany's Office, the services of q steno.
grapher have been procured. Miss
Grace Ackley, of Luverne, who has
been the guest of Willmar friends
here, is at present filing the position.
The public installation of the Mac
cabees is announced to take place the
10th inst. being postponed from last
week on account of the inability of
State Comm ander Chellew to be pres
ent to conduct the ceremonies. The
members of the local order anticipate
an evening OF great social enjoyment.
The Ladies' Social Union will serve
coffee aud lunch at the home of Mrs.
S. E. Stansberry on Friday of this
week from four to six O'Clock p. m. =,
for TO cents. A regular supper will
be served from six o'clock through
out the evening for rs cents. The
ladies extend an invitation to every.
body.
Miss Mae Parkins was among the
teachers who were prevented from re-
turning to their schools on the Sioux
Falls line in order to resume work
Monday morning, on account of the
bad Econdition of the railroad. She
left on Monday afternoon to resume
her work in the Day district near
Raymond.
A large party OF young people from
this city enjoyed the hospitality of the
Jonas Monson home last Thursday
evening. Those present report q most
enjoyable time. The evenings enter
tainment included a supper served at
eight O'Clock, besides the playing of
games and other amuements to make
. most merry gathering. ~. = " ss !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Annual Meeting.

The Willmar Masonic Building AS.
sociation held it's annual meeting yes.
terday. The old board was reelected
without opposition. The members OF
the board are: A. E. Rice, 81. J.
Ramsett, F. G. Handy, Samuel Carver
J. S. Robbins, G. P. Karwand and S.
B. Qvale. A dividend of four pei
cent was declared. The board held q
meeting and re. elected the old officers
A. E. Rice, president; Samuel Carver,
vice president; 81. J. Ramsett, secre.
tary and F. G. Handy, treasurer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
DESTITUTE ASSISTED,
Relief Committee RENTS $50. 90
Crowns for Distribution in
Scandinavia.

The executive comm ittee having in
charge the work of soliciting assist
ance for the unfortunate people of
northern Scandinavia who are suffer-
ing destitution and want by reason of
the crop failure remitted last Monday
drafts amounting to $50 crowns. A
draft for 1885 crowns was sent in care
of 81. M. King Oscar II at Stockholm
for the destitute of northern Sweden
and a like amount to the Right Rev.
Bishop J. NJ Skaar at Trondhjem for
distribution among the suffering
among the tjells of northern Norway.
Complete lists of all the donors up to
date accompanied the two remittances.
The matter of subscriptions in the
county has not been closed as yet how
ever, although it was thought advis-
able to send what was already collect
ed at once. Several districts have as
| vet not been heard from no doubt for
Unavoidable reasons, and supplement-
ary lists have been promised from
other parts. AS the winter advances
the reports of the suffering and want
existing among $4,000 people of North
ern Scandinavia are increasing and
the situation is becoming more acute.
When the full truth becomes known a.
to conditions those who have assisted
and contributed will feel deep satis-
faction for the work done in Kandiyo-
hi county. Anyone who has not as
yet been asked for a contribution
should see that the solicitor in his dis
trict gets what he wishes to give. The
supplementary remittances to be sent
within q couple of weeks should be
made as large as possible.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14

Richard Bonham, the gentleman
who purchased the Spicer farm on
section 26, town of St. Johns, last
summer, was up from Galloway, Illi-
nois last week on business connected
with the purchase of his new proper
ty. Mr.. Bonham will remove here
the first of March with his family and
take possession OF the place, which is
located near Priam.
Robert Olson, the young son of
John Olson, who resides in the south
eastern part of the township of Will
mar, was among those who came
home from st. Paul during the ad-
journment of the legislature from
Friday until Tuesday. The young
man, whose age is eleven, was ap-
pointed to the position of page in
the senate last week. He is a nephew
of Hon. A. E. Rice.
Andrew Bergstrom, a former resi-
dent of this city, called on old friends
and relatives here several days the
past week. Mr.. Bergstrom has made
his home in West Duluth since leaving
here thirteen years ago, and is at
present successful clothing merchant
in that city. He is very enthusiastic
over the pros poets Of the Zenith City
and says there is no place like it..
During his stay in Willmar he was a
guest at the home of his sister, Mrs.
J. J.. Ekander.
A. J. Larson returned Sunday night
from Chicago, where he spent the past
week at q school of instruction of the
International Schools of Correspond
ence of Scranton, Pa. Mr.. Larson is
the successor of J. 81. Massy as the
local agent at this point, and will con-
tinue: the present headquarters in the
Manus hand office. The position is a
very responsible one, and Mr.. Lar
son. many friends will wish him much
success as the schools SO olicitor and
collector In this locality. 49,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS
; Briefly Related.

Dr1e1ly Nelateo. -
Owing to the illness of Rev. John
son, no services were held at the Pres.
byterian church Sunday evening.
Walter Hanscom resigned his po.
sition this week in the train service of
the Great Northern, on the Brecken-
ridge division.
A. A. Anderson, the local represen-
tative of the Manus Land Co., return
ed the first Of the week from a visit at
the old home in Madelia.
Three carloads of hogs were among
the shipments by local parties to ST.
Paul last week, and it is reported that
they brought good prices.
Senator Thorpe and Represenata-
tive Gandrud were home from St..
Paul over Sunday, returning to attend
the second weeks session of the legis-
lature.
Miss Lille johnson returned last
Friday night from weeks visit with
AlACuuS III ~. ou1' 0A0 1o1e OA NULL
day to again take charge of her school
near Raymond.
Martin Forsberg is building a fine
residence for Gust Danielson of Nam
re. He raised the frame work last
week, and he says it was about as cold
q job as he ever tackled.
You are invited to attend the serv-
ices in the Swedish Baptist church
every evening this week, commencing
at 7:3O. On Friday night Dr.. c. W.
Riches will have charge.
Building Contractor Martin Fors-
berg of this city has commenced the
erection of an $500 residence in the
town of Mamre for Gus Danielsou,
one OF the prosperous farmers of that
town.
Supt. Kilgore of the city schools was
called to Sioux Falls onsNonday on
account of the death of his cousin, Mr..
Charles Davenport, whose death oc-
Cured suddenly on Sunday night from
heart failure
The Woodmen will install their new
officers this evening at the lodge room 5
in the Bonde hall. The ceremonies
will be witnessed by only the members,
who will also partake of an oyster
supper after the installation.
DR.. Riches will occupy the pulpit at
the Swedish Baptist church every
Friday evening hereafter. The serv-
ices will be conducted in English, and
a cordial invitation is extended to all
English Baptists res iding in the city
to attend those services.
Martin Lundquist and ,Nels Hara-
moen were among the New London
people, who visited the county seat this
week, and were obliged to put up with
the inconvenience of waiting until late
Monday night in order to return home
on the "accommod alton"
A school population of $40 in the
city Is good evidence of the city 9
growth. The enrolment will be much
larger than this the coming year II the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14

1t is reported that John Olson, the
we'll known merchant at Kerkhoven,
has sold out his interest in the busi-
ness and expects to leave for: some
point West, where he will locate with
his family. 80, ~--
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Death at colfax.

Died-Last Friday at her home in
Colfax, Mrs. Rachel Hanson, after q
lingering illness of six months, at the
age of sixty years. The deceased was
q pioneer of Kandiyohi county, hav-
ing lived there about thirty years.
She leaves a husband, three daughters
and two sons. The funeral took place
Wednesday at eleven o'clock.-Bel-
grade Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Officers Elected.

The sewing society and mission
circle of the Swedish Baptist church
held their annual meeting at DR.. G.
W. Riches last Wednesday. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. Erick
Nelson; vice president, Mrs. G. b.
Stevens; treasurer, Mrs. S. P. Sven
son; secretary, Mrs. L. Rodlun; treas
urer of the mission circle, Mrs. Renus
Swanson
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
WRECKED NEAR HOLLAND
Freight and Passenger Trains Collide
and Stock Man on the Freight
Train Is Nearly Killed.

The stormy weather of Saturday
and Sunday was the cause of several
accidents on the Sioux Falls line of
the Great Northern. The worst acci-
dent reported and which nearly re-
suited in the loss of life was on Sat-
urday evening, when No. IL, the south
bound passenger, struck the rear-end
OF an extra freight also south bound,
a short distance this side of Holland.
The engine of No. IL and the caboose
of the freight train, as we'll as the box
car next to it, were badly demolished.
The caboose was smashed into kind
ling wood, and the front end of the
engine stove in and the pilot was
Knocked off. A stockman who was a
passenger in the caboose had mirac-
ulous escape from instant death. His
injuries consisted mostly of deep
scalp wound and several cuts and
bruises about the body. His name
was given as William Vogue, of
Brooks, Red Lake county, and he
was on his way to Merrill, Iowa, with
some stock. The injured man was
taken on the passenger to a hospital
at Sioux City, where at last accounts
he was recovering.
No blame is attached to the train
crews for the accid !, as the proper
signals had bee given. The acci-
dent happened + a time when the
storm was ver7 tense and the blind
ing snow pre' ted the engineer from
seeing the brakeman's signals. No.
IL left Willmar several hours late,
and the collision happened about $3.50.
The train was in charge of Conduc-
tor Boyd, with James Kelly as engi-
neer. Ferd Danielson was the con-
ductor on the freight.
The wreck caused considerable de-
lay in traffic and together with the
blockade caused by the snow, which
had drifted in cuts along the line, it
was impossible to resume traffic until
Monday. No. IL, the night train
from St. Paul to Sioux City, did not
continue its journey fccm this point
Sunday night.
About three and half miles the
other side Of Clara City train No.
243 was stuck in a snow drift and
crew was sent out from Willmar to
shove it out. The engine was No. 953
in charge of Ole Ablstrom. The crew
had quite an experience, and the en-.
CINE left the track. also the caboOse.
The former was tur:, ed over and was
lying on its side. After much hard
work, things were cleared up and the
train was finally extricated.
An engine was also reported off the
track at Florence, caused by the icy
track. Several mishaps took place
during the past few days as result
of the storm and much inconvenience
was experienced.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-14
Coal Shed Burned,

Report has it that the Great North
thern coal shed with 200 tons Of soft
coal burned at Morris last Sunday.
The fire was caused by man carry
ing a torch in one hand and a gaso-
line can in the other. Report does
not state the present OR future address
of the man. Presumably his where
abouts are unknown.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-01-28
B. P. o. ELKS
Hold interesting Social Session al
Lodge Rooms Tuesday Night.
Much Enthusi SIN Being Displayed
by Members af clarksburg
Lodge.

A most enjoyable evening was spent
by the members of Clarksburg lodge,
No. 1872 b. P. o. Elks Tuesday even.
ing in their handsome lodge rooms on
Third stacet. Three candidates were
to have been initiated into the mys-
teries of the order, but owing to the
Hines Of one, and the unavoidable alb
sence from the city Of the other two,
the initiation was postponed. After
the regular lodge meeting, social
session was held. A lunch was served
by Chefs George Lewis and James
johnson. The Imperial Mandolin and
Guitar Club, composed of Professors
Ed Henry, Herbert F. Gibson, Gus
Green and John Robinson, furnished
music for the occasion which was
much enjoyed. The good attendance
at the meeting evidenced the enthus-
iasm aud interest that are being dis
played by the different members for
the furtherment of their older.