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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
May Have Monthly Fair.

The outlook is good for holding the
first monthly fair day in Willmar on
June 6. This is the statement ms<de
by j. B. Boyd, of the mercantile firm
of Boyd, Crawford & Co., who is one
of the most active business men in
getting the enterprise started. When
the matter of holding these fairs Was
first brought up it was suggested that
they will be held on the last Satur ay
of the month, but Mr.. Boyd inforona
US that they will be held on the lirst
Saturday instead. The matter has
been talked of now to considerable
extent among our merchants and they
are ready to take the proper steps.
We understand that farmers are plan.
ming to bring in articles to be auc'
toned off and Mr.. Boyd will attend to
this duty. When these affairs are
once started there is no doubt of them
being a permanent thing. Let evesv,
body come together and find a c.s-a
mon market for their wares. Induce:
ments will be thrown out to the country
people to make a visit to Willmar on
these days and it will be to the interest
of the bargain seekers to take advant-
ape
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
State Aid Good Thing for Teachers.

The state high school board has
adopted resolution which requires
graded schools to pay their principals
larger salaries Or 60 with out the
state aid of $3.50 q year. The reso-
luton reads: ''After the year ending
July 81, 1903. state graded schools in
order to receive aid as such must pay
their graded teachers not less than $40
month" This resolution will re-
quire many schools to advance the
salaries OF their principals. The am
cunts to be added vary from $45 to $l35
year. The state high school board,
to which applications for aid for high
schools and graded schools are SUBJ
m1tted, has never heretofore made any
requirement with reference to the SAL
ary of the teachers. 1t is believed
that the new law will elevate the stand
ard of instruction and few schools will
refuse to increase the salaries Glen
cOe Enterprise.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Lutheran Bethel Church.

At the confirmation services held
last Sunday morning the capacity of
the church building proved entirely
inadequate for the many people who
came to witness the same, and a large
number were turned away for lack of
room. The church was prettily deco.
rated with greens and early spring
flowers as we'll as potted plants. The
class of twelve-the girls dressed in
white and the boys in black, came in
from the parsonage with the pastor,
and took their seats in front After q
brief address by the pastor an inter.
esting cathechization took place. Fin.
ally the vows were spoken and the
young people were confirmed in the
faith of the church. Bibles and Ger
tifcates were distributed to the memb
ers OF the class. IN the evening com
munion services were held. Besides
the youthful members just confirmed
five new members were received into
the church, viz: Mr.. and Mrs. G. j
Sjoquist, A. J. Kent, Nels Lind and
Magnus Lindquist. A. choir sang
several selections during the day
which added to the interest of the oc
casion, and many a home within the
church will long cherish the memory
of this impressive occasion. 1t was
announced that no services will be
held at the Willmar church next Sun.
day, as confirmation services will then
be celebrated at Mamre.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Our Nations Sabbath.

Memorial Day is our nations Sab
Nsth, when a thankful people meets in
the sanctuary of the cemetery to deck
the graves of the heroes who died that
the nation might have more abundant
life, and TO consecrate themselves in
loyalty to preserve this government.
1t would be we'll if business could be
suspended half, if not all OF Memorial
Day, and then, instead of being given
up to sport, be spent in pious and
patriotic contemplation. The union
and prosperity we enjoy to-day was
secured at the greatest possible cost of
privation and suffering. The only
debt we can never pay is the debt we
owe our union soldiers. Our tree of
liberty. whose leaves are for the heal
ing OF Cuba and the Philippines, has
its roots in the graves Ct our soldier
dead. They were men unmoved by
thoughts of glory, plunder or conques,
willing to preserve freedom at the sac.
ridce OF wife, child and home. For
dead comrades there should be flowers
and tears, while for the living veterans
we should offer love and bread. Too
much can never be said or written oil
the great Lincoln and Grant, but too
little attention has been paid the rank
and file of the army who made their
victories possible.-Rev. G. L. Nor
rill
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Big Event in Pythian Circles.

Last Monday evening will long be
remembered by the Knights of Pythias
of Willmar and vicinity. The occa
sion was the conferring of the rank oi
knight upon class of eight neophytes
and the event was celebrated with all
due ceremony. Grand Chancellor
Robertson was present from Mime
apolis to witness the ceremonies and
large delegations were also here from
the neighboring towns. Morris lodge
was represented by IA knights, Litch'
field by a delegation of about 25, and
there was also a fair sized delegation
from Dassel. Altogether there were
about so visiting knights. A big re-
presentation had been expected from
Benson, but they were unable to be
present. The Morris lodge conferred
the work of the evening and the team
work was said to be excellent.
A banquet was served in the dining
hall after the ceremonies and nearly
one hundred knights graced the festal
board. The banquet was served by
the ladies of the Presbyterian church
and q most sumptuous repast was
spread.
Speeches by the visiting knights and
others were given and merriment
reigned supreme throughout the even
ing. It was early in the morning when
adjournment was taken, and the event
will always be referred to as . most
memorable one in Pythian circles.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Doath ak Nest Lake.

It becomes our sad duty this week
to give news of the unexpected death
of Mrs. Ole Johnson of Nest Lake
which took place last Tuesday night
at eleven O'Clock after about q weeks
illness from pneumonia. Her death
was indeed hard blow to the husband
who 10 now left alone with four mother
less children, 3 boys and = girl, the
oldest u aad The ysungsst years. r.
Mrs. Johnson, whose naidea name
vas InEa Petersen, was born in Jerfse
Sweden, 81. 2sth, 1864; came to Am
erica at the age of eighteen; and was
married Get. 9, 1884, to Ole johnson
at Lincoln Co.,, this state, In which
county they lived until three years
ago, when they moved to this place. /.
Tho deceased was 4 quiet, noble
Christian lady Who had during her
comparatively short stay here Won the
esteem Of al. She also leaves, beside 5
husband and children, several bro
thers, sistsrs and other relatives sat
different points. 8. .s.=@
Tho funeral tabss place tomorrow
.(Friday) s 3 p. q. from ths Swedish
Lntheran church ofwhish ooaeregation
5she ~ 8 dsyoeeeda Ion-
don Timeo.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
a Fine once Building.


Work on the new Office building for
the New London Milling Company Is
progressing nicely,. and when every
thing is completed Manager Pinuey
will have one of the neatest Offices in
the city, as we'll as one of the most
convenient. The building is 24x36,
and the interior arrangement is such
that plenty Of room will be provided
for the of6cesforce as we'll Is making
allowance for good-sized private
Office for Mr.. Pinrey. There is q
basement for . heating plant and the
building will be fitted with all neces-
sary plunbing. A large vault will
also belof ssrIics for Ne big business
,ed this oooesra. As aa eviaeaee Of
the patriotieiiselisg Of The ishebit.nts
:of his building, : lag star will alse
occupy q prominent place, and 1t -
announced that the stars and stripes
iii belunf.rled on Decoration Day.
sunos II 70 say that the new quarters
viii great improvement over the
presents noe, and III. - Of erks
8 anxiopslyil Iookir ward @ the
oomple4i lon Of the bs
8 - =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Willmar Scores a Victory.

The following is the report of the
Willmar. Litchfeld ball game of last
Saturday as seen by q member of the
local High school team:
The Willmar High school baseball
team took sweet revenge on the Litch-
field High school team last Saturday
at Litchfield, defeating them by the
score of 8 to 6. The ''boom- lack as''
were in the lead from the start, dis
couragingthe "halla-ba-loos," ,"byrun
ming in three scores in the first inning
and cinching the game. Glarum pitch
ed fine game for the locals, keeping
the hits we'll scattered and allowing
but one run in an inning. Miller
twirled for Litchfield and did quite
we'll, but his support was yellow at
times. Each had about the same num-
Der of strike. outs to their credit, but
the 'farmer boy from Willmar" got
their best man three times in 'suc-
tion." The locals did most of their
run'getting in the firss and third in
niugs, when the game was won by
punching hits. Prof. Rice umpired
the game. Score by innings:
Willmar. ..3 0 3 OIL 0 O-s
Lttchfeld Il o. 1O1 0-6
-Batteries-Glarum and E. Carlson;
Miller and Robertson. AS each team
has a game to it's credit another game
will be played in Litchfield the week
after school, when the locals will also
60 against the Howard Lake High
School, which had defeated Litehfeld
tWice.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
LIBRARY CONTRACT IS LET
olson 4 Skoolheim are tho Success sful
Bidders for the Con struction Of
Library Building.


The contract for the $40, 900 Carnegie
tree library building was awarded last
Monday to Olson & Skoolheim of this
city. There were three bids in all, the
other bidders being Andrew Biorsell
of Willmar and W. c. Bachelor of
Minneapolis. It is announced that
work will be commenced on the new
building at an early date.
At meeting of the library board
held last Thursday, samples of brick
were submitted by the committee that
had been in the cities to make selec-
tions at the plant OF the Twin City
Brick Co. The board decided to use
hydraulic pressed brick in the con-
struction, with trimmings of Kettle
River stone. The plans call for very
neat building, and when completed it
will be q credit to the city. Messrs.
Sch1ck & Roth, of Lacrosse, Wis. are
the architects. The Tribune hopes tc
be able to publish cut of the build.
Ing as soon as the necessary altera.
tions from the original plans are
made.
At Thursdays meeting Miss Edit
Frost was chosen as the librarian
Miss Frost will take special course
in library training and fit herself fol
the work here in time to enter upor
her new duties when the building il
opened.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Messengers Get a Raise.

An increase in wages of l24 per cen,
has been granted Great Northern ex-
press messengers, dating back to
March l. The advance was q surprise
to the men, who had made no claims.
When the times were hard the mes.
senger wages we're reduced and by
gradual advances had been brought
nearly to the old schedule.
The big advance just secured by their
superintendent gives the men higher
wages than they ever have had. This
advance came in directly as a result
OF the new agreement between the road
and the trainmen. The officials held
that the expressmen were in the same
class and therefore were entitled to q
relatively high compensation.-Min.
neapolis Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
MAYOR QVALE3S PROCLAMATION
.$<at.*
Asks that All Business be Suspended in Wnar on SATURDAY.
and that Memorial Day be Fittngy Observed
" .%%.x,*


"cHEERs FOR THE LIVING. TEARS FOR the DEAD"
Nav 30 Of each
memorial day. day dedicated soldier the
tho honor Of hi.
At stake national tan to be
sword defense Of oil her rights and i" defiance
beneath
beneath its folds made this
memorv and tn. ht
OF and
that his deed. spssk Of u.s.
gratitude American Ivng
Dead for his devotion
holiday Saturday. tho
that al stores
in the city Of Wilmar that dag.
Given under seal City Wlmar the 9th
day of May 1908
J. s. B, OVATE
City CLERK Mayor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
How Is This for Patriotism7

Colonel Heg Post, G. A. r. has de-
cided to hold no public exercises on
Memorial Day. Indifference on the
part OF citizens to share in the burden
OF incidental expenses is assigned as
the reason. - Correspondence from
Willmar to the Minneapolis Journal.
What do you think of that, Old Sol
diers? "Indifference on the part of
citizens to share in the burden of in
cidental expenses. Is not that poor
excuse? The business men of Willmar
cannot plead poverty; neither can the
majority of the citizens. The U. S.
census of 1900 gives Willmar a pop
ulation of 3409 Inhabitants. Suppose
each man in that city give 25 cents for
the necessary expenses, that surely
would not impoverish them. Patriot
ism must be at low ebb in Willmar
when money enough cannot be raised
to purchase q few flags and flowers to
decorate the graves of those who gave
the best years of their lives to save
this great nation of ours from dis
union and slavery. The G. A r. post
Of Willmar should take this matter in
their own hands, to decorate what
graves they can with the means they
have, thus shaming it possible those
unpatriotic citizens of that locality.
Comrades, show those citizens that If
you are small in number you are
great in "Fraternity, Charity and
Loyalty" to that grand army of your
Comrades who have answered the last
roll call.-Murdoek Voice. :
It has always been the custom for
The 6. A. r. Post to arrange for esls-
brsaisg Nsno,ial Day. xs far - we
knew. he Post has never asked fer
financial aid, At least it did not DO 90
this year. If such q request had beea
made there is no doubt but what our
citizens would have been patriotie
enough to raise the required sum.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27

The Young Ladies' Reading Club
was pleasantly entertained last Fri
day evening by Miss Isabelle Chase,
at the home OF Mrs. L. A. Vik. The
guests numbered about twenty, sever
al lady friends of the club being pres
ent. The occasion was "Swap"
party, every member of the club being
requested to bring something to trade
off, and afforded much. enjoyment.
Various amusements served in con-
tributing towards q most delightful
evening: Elegant refreshments were
served. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
In Honor Of the Soldier Dead.

The special memorial service at the
First Presbyterian church last Sun
day morning was quite largely attend
ed by friends of the men who wore the
blue. The church was beautifully dec
Grated with flowers and the national
colors. The resident members of Col.
Heg Post, G. A. R., were present in a
body and occupied seats in front
They were E. M. Stanford, A. E. Rice,
Nj. D. Manning, Aug. Anderson, J. B
Boyd, A. b. Sperry, Thos. Olson,
Irwin Roberts, M. Jorgenson, c. Hen
nings and Sam'l Patton.
''Our Indebtedness to the Past and
How We May Pay IT, was the sub
ject of the sermon which was preached
by the Rev. H. c. Buell.. It was a
mastery effort, and the old soldiers
who had assembled in honor of their
fallen comrades were deeply touched
by the words which meant so much to
them as we'll as to the wives and fami-
lies OF the veterans. Again was the
interesting story told of sacrifice and
devotion to duty, which through four
long years of bitter strife had finally
resulted in united country. Nor
was reference wanting to those whose
lives were forfeited to the cause, to
those who sleep in unknown graves,
or to the mothers, widows and Or
phans of the martyrs who had Ainched
not in the valley of death.
The music was furnished by the full
choir, Messrs. Otos and Bitterness,
Mrs. Knebsl aud Miss E1gberg, with
Mrs F. G.. Handy as accompanist.
Mrs. Knebel again delighted her hear
ers with vocal selections. The clos
ing hymn was "America," which was
sung with much spirit by both the
choir aud congregation.
A very pretty little ceremony took
place as the veterans entered the
church and marched up the aisle.
Little Ruth sauderson was stationed
at the entrance, and as the veterans
passed carried greetings to them by
handing them bouquet OF flowers tied
in red, white and blue ribbon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
IN HONOR OF H. S. SENIORS
Reception by Juniors at Merchants Ho.
tel Last Friday Evening Most
Delightful Function.

The parlors of the Merchants Hotel
was the scene of the annual Junior
Senior reception last Friday evening.
The halls and parlors were artistically
draped and decorated in the Senior
class colors, cardinal and myrtle.
Red carnations were used in profusion
with q back ground of palms and
ferns. -
The guests were received at the
doors by Misses Hattie Johnson, Clara
Moss, Mary Glad and Mr.. Ludwig
Glarum.
When all had assembled, they re-
paired to the dining room, where de-
lightful refreshment were served. The
tables presented a very attractive ap-
pearance, decorations being white
roses, red carnations and ferns.
Supt. Tonning acted as toastmaster
and Albert Gilbertson toasted "The
Senior Glass; which Horton Burr re-
sponded to in a toast for "The Junior
Glass;" Miss Mary Glad toasted
''The Senior Boys,' and Walter
Crosby ''The Senior Girls" Edwin
Carlson gave 1.-THE Past" and Amy
JOrgenso on 'The Future.''
The tables were arranged in the
form of rectangle, with one end open.
At the head sat the toastmaster and
| those who responded to the toasts.
The places of the guests were desig-
mated by pretty souvenir programs con-
tanning their names, all of which we're
artistically hand-painted.
After the dainties prepared had been
disposed of and the enjoyable pro-
gram at the festal board had been
listened to, the company returned to
the parlors. Music and recitations
furnished amusement the remainder of
the evening. The program follows:
Piano Solo. Clara Moss
Vocal Solo. Ludwig Glarum
Recitation-Solected. ...........
.:.....: ~. Minnie Thompson
Piano Duet. t...................
Ida Lorentzen and Grace Ramsett
Vocal Solo. Lille NOren
Recitation. n..............A Anna Ferring
Vocal Solo,. ........ Mrs. Tonning
Selection ......... Mandolin Club
| Mandolins, Horton Burr and Miss
Nora Boyd; violin. Amy Jorgenson:
| piano, Miss Frahm.
| The guests of the evening included
the members of the High school fac.
ulty.
While pleasure thus reigned supreme
within, the angry elements reigned su.
preme without, but when the storm had
abated the guests bade farewell. The
Senior class members took with them
the hearty good will and best wishes
of their under classmates, and the
evening will long be remembered by
ALL
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27

Invitations have beea issueax>tore q
large aaaeing party 10 bs xivsa II
the Boads Hall next, Monday evsaile
by the following gentlemen: Herl i.
Dandelsen, Chas. 81. Johnson Lewis
Moline, Fred VIM. Powell, Henry
Rice, James C. Walsh, Michael
Welch and Otto F. Wennerlund. CAT:
arelli's orchestra hes been engaged
to furnish the music and the affair
will undoubtedly be.one Of the pleas.
ATTEST parties of the season. About
one hundred invitations have been Ii.
sued. .: .s z...:<.* .. &. s=. s.ss@
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27

Invitations for the. commencement
exercises Of the 4ustavas Adolphu.
oollsee at q. ;Pstsr have been reseivsd
here this. week from Albert Hsgstrom
Of Svea, who is member of this year g
graduating class. This Ia commence
ment week at that noted institution
and the commencement exercises will
be held tomorrow. - ~:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
Cansds>land Sold.

The Scandinavian Colonization Co.,
closed the deal this week for the sale
OF q whole section of land 10 an Ill.
inois party. The land disposed OF il
located near Dundarn, Assiniboia,
Canada, the sale being made BY And.
Noraloef, the senp.ay's a9p.+ at:th.t
point. The company IL VII pleased
with the prospects a. reported by ita
Canadian ageasy and the indications
are that there will be- several other
buyers from Illinois, ...7- I.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27

Rev. G.. Peterson of the Swedish
Lutheran church will conduct oomfir-
nation services at Mamre next Sun
day, when the following class win be
comhrmed selms Smith, lilly Lar
son, Anna swenson, Augusta Carlbere
Erik Erikson, Adolph Berglnnd, o.
ear Smith Gordon okeson, Jacob
Flofen, Rudolph Larson, John Lar-
son. The communion service win =be
bold immed latsly after Tho oomar-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27

The illustrated lecture on s.The
Land Of the Midnight Sun, y given at
the opera house last Thursday even
ting, was 4 big treat for the large su-
dienoe that Witnessed Il. Prot. s@r-
vold's views Of Norway wore exoep-
tionaily fne. The Young Peoples
Society Of the Synod church cleared
nearly s.ss.. , JOE s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-27
WOULD WRECK THE TRAIN
Young Man Places Dynamite on Track
Wanted to Sec . Wreck-TlmeIy
Discovery hv Saetiok Men.


The following dispatch to the ST.
Cloud papers shows how near to being
blown into eternity travellers were on
the Willmar & St. Cloud line short
time ago:
Milaca, May 18.-Lemuel Randall
of Foreston, Minn., was arrested on
Sunday. He stole fifty pounds of dyn-
amite from the Foreston station and
placed ten pounds on the track q mile
west of that place, intending to blow
up the Willmar passenger train on
Wednesday last. Section men found
the explosive and removed it.
The boy is l8 years old and has con.
fessed. He says he wanted to see a
wreck, as he had never seen one be-
lore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-06-19
Hoisington
From The Dispatch.

/ A nine pound boy was born to V
Bledsloe and wife on June 9TH.
| Grant Cromwell's new house on
north main street is nearing compile
tion.N
Mrs. Weber and daughter, of Nick
erson are visiting friends in this city.
John Mitchell had a picnic for his
Sunday school class Tuesday at Dal-
ziel's grove.
Conrad Ruch started for the Mis-
souri, Pacific hospital at St. Louis Tues
day night with George Tamplin.
We stated last week that son was
born to J. w. Logan and wife. We
should of said ]. r.
Mrs. ]. w. Butler had a picnic fo1
her Sunday School class at Dalziel's
grove Tuesday afternoon.
The officials of the new bank are
we'll satisfied with the business pros
pect before them. 1t is even better
than expected.
Geo. Scrogin has rented the build
ing just north of the Y. NJ c. A
from Mr. Phillips and will start a
restaurant in it soon.
The Barton County State Bank
has bought the Wildgen lot on Main
street between the Townsend build
ing and Peugh's barber shop and will
Immediately erect a fine bank build
ing and equip it with all the modern
ConvenienCeS.
From the present outlook it APP
pears. that wheat will go much high
er in price. The drought in the New
England states and flood throughout
the Mississippi basin together with
a shortage in the foreign countries
should make the price go up.
According to an exchange, the mar
who went out to milk and sat dowr
on a boulder in the middle Of the pas
ture and waited for the COW to back
up, was a brother to the man who
kept store and wouldn't advertise,
because he reasoned that the purchas
ing pubic would back up to his place
of business when it wanted something
While standing between two engine:
and holding jack so one of the en-
gines could be pushed down the
track, Geo. Tempting had hi:
right leg mashed off between the
knee and ankle last Friday morning
He was standing on the ground hold
ing the jack against the draw bar:
and the live engine started up the
jack slipped off and the pilots pumped
together MASKING his leg in terrible
manner