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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Suspects Arrested at Ortonvil(e.

Al urtonville d. patch to the Mime
apolis Journal says:
Three susp ci>'us characters giving
their names as Taylor, Norrieh an0
Lannon were ARE Sit d. IT Barry, thie
county, by Marshal Harry Reardon
Of CIR. ceville, for carrying concealed
weapons. They wele heavily armed
aud we're sci ing new jackkuives and
rag RS. They had dynamite caps and
: ts4sa.s d a bunch of skeleton keys,
among which were steel wire keys and
soap, also bottle cf nitro glycerine.
They are ceing held in the belief tha,
they are wanted elsewhere.
AS soon as Sheriff LundQuist heard
OF the arrest he telegraphed to Orion.
vile to have the suspicious characters
held until further notice. They were
sentenced each to 10 days in jail on
the charge referre to above and the
sheriff left yesterday for Ortonville to
see If they could in any way De con.
nected with the safe blowing at Page.
Lindquist's. The fact that there ale
three in the company seems to lend
sire myth to the suppositlon that the,
are tie parties wanted here. This
supposition is furthermore strength.
ened by the circumstance that the sus.
poets carried the tools of cracksmen
together with explosives. Nothing
definite can be known, however, before
the sheriff's return,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
An Old Settler Gone.

S. P. NJ. Peterson, of Gennessee,
an old and highly respected citizen of
this community, died Thursday,evening
ats O'Clock from apoplexy. Mr.. Peter.
son, who had been subject to several
apopletic attacks, was on the roof of
his kitchen, engaged In putting on
storm windows, when the fatal sum.
mons came. He rolled to the edge Of
the roof and in falling struck with
his head on ladder which laoerated
his scalp. Mrs. Peterson, who was
alone at the time, ran to the near by
schoolhouse and summoned help to
carry her husband into the house.
DR.. Archibald was called, but human
aid was at end in this case.
Mr.. Peterson was seventy-one years
OF age. He came to Genpessee in
1869. He is survived by his wife and
four sons, William, c. A., A. D. and
Christian, ell residents of this county.
- -\twa ater P, ess.
The funeral took place yesterday
at p. m. from the Swedish Methods,
church at Atwater, Rev. Wagner
officiating.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Shall the City's Case Be Tried?

A proposition came before the last
meeting .Qf the city council, we are
told, to instruct the city attorney to
drop tho case against Samuel o.
mundson, former city clerk, on &C.
count OF the shortage In thu city's &C.
counts. This case is due to be tried
at the coming session OF the district
court. 1t is argued that the city can
not recover anything further from o.
mundson, and that the costs involved
In the trial will be money wasted. An
attempt was made to have the matter
acted upon at once, but objection be.
ing made, the matter W rs deferred un-
til next meeting of the council.
There are many citiz :ns who be lieve
that such q policy would be a mis-
taken idea + economy. There are al
so old me m 5ers of the council, inno-
cent OF any wrong-doing, that would
like to see thu matter pusht d and pro.
bed to the b 'ttcm. This not from any
particular personal feelings Of vim.
dictiveness against the old clerk, but
simply that as much light shall be
shed upon the m tier as possible
They feel that there Is q vital prin-
ciple at stake, involving the good
name OF many citizens, and perhaps
the future welfare OF the city.
The prudent pilot does not seek to
cover up and hide the shoals upon
which vessels have been wrecked-he
marks them SO that in the future they
may be avoided.
By all m ans let the mat or be aired
in court. Give the late clerk chance
TO pr, We his innocence if he Is inno.
ce t, and account for the shortage
The pub ic has felt for q long time
that there is S, m thing alb ut this
N Att. III. 1t has not yet been brouy ht
out. T" gpodna1urt y let this case
drop now, while undoubtedly the mos,
pt as Mt course for the tticers charge d
with the city affairs, would end the
matter aid there would always remain
the doub, aud unc rtainty that now
exists in re gard to the doancial af.
fairs Ut The former reg ime
v. r. T..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Death Ends Sufferina.

Mrs. Q. L. Christopherson died at
har home in town of Arctander Mon.
day OF last week at the age OF 81
years. She had been patient suf-
ferer with tuberculosis of the stomach
for more than a year and death came
as relief from all earthly suffering.
The funeral occurred Monday.
Among those who attended were Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Eveuson, of this city.
The following are left to mourn her
death: Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Even Nilsson; her husband and adopted
SOB; two sisters, Mrs. BerRum of.Swift
Co., and Miss Johanne Evenson, of
Arctander; three brothers, Ed Even
son, of Willmar, and John and Carl
EvensOn, also of Arctander.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Should Improve Market Condition

If the illmar merchants desire
their share of the farmers trade they
will have to take some steps to meet
he powerful hid for wheat tha at Kandi-
yehi station is putting up. Ever since
the wheat hauling began this fall
large number of farmers living in ter
ritory naturally tributary to Willmar
have been hauling their grain to Kan
diyohi. Added to this condition is
the fact that the coal combine is doing
what it can to keep trade away from
Willmar. 1t is therefore no wonder
that Willmar merchants complain OF
dull times. But complaining never
cured an illness. Some definite action
should be taken at once. Our mer-
chants can compete. with the dea ers
in any neighboring place II they only
get a chance to show their goods.
But the bulk of the farmers trade will
go where the wheat goes. Wlllmar
has commercial club tha. ia sup.
posed to look after, the interests of the
city. This is q IN after that might
prof1tably be taken up by the club,
and the sooner it is done, the better.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Seminary Items

The attendance is now over 100 and
more students are continually ccmipg
IN.
Prof. Hilleboe went to Sacred Heart
Friday, to deliver an address at q
meeting of the Synod young peoples
society there.
One section of the elocution GLASS
had spirited debate yesterday. The
question discussed was: ''Resolved,
That high license is the best means
OF promulgating temperance
The Osseo society will give it's next
entertainment Saturday evening, Dec.
II. After the literary program re-
freshments will be served by tho young
ladies in the adjoining business room.
The money thus realized will be used
In furthering athletics at the Seminary.
All are cordially invited to come.
Saturday evening Prof. Hilleboe
gave the students most entertaining
and instructive lecture. His topic
was, "Just for Fun, and he showed
In a very interesting manner how
many things are done just for fun and
also what constitutes real fun. That
the students all appreciated Prof.
Hilleboe's efforts is saying the least.
Last Wednesday morning, at
regular period for practice in par
liamentary law, the students decided
to organize mock legislature to be
In session during the time the state
Legislature meets. There will no doubt
be some very exciting sessions but it
is understood that no lobbying or
bribing will be tolerated. Both labor.
ers and millionares will be treated
fairly and squarely and no act except
those which will tend to promote the
public welfare will be enacted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Declared Not DANGEROUS.

The case of State of Minnesota vs.
Adolph Heinz was aired in Municipal
court Friday before Judge Muller.
The compl aiming witness was George
Herr and he alleged that Heinz had
threatened to shoot and kill him and
that he had reason to believe that he
would carry out the threat. After all
the evidence had been heard it was
adjudged by the court, however, that
there was no danger of Heinz's doing
so andsthe case was dismissed. Both
parties live in town of Harrison.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
HansOn.MOhn Nuptiafs.

O. Tuesday forenoon, Dec 6, at the
h me Of the brides mother, Mrs. Car
rte Hans' Of Atwater, occurred the
wedding Of Miss Hattie Hanst to Rev.
Christopher Mohn, of Lake Lillian.
The ceremony was performed at eleven
o o'clock in the presence OF only imme
diste relatives and friends Of the bride
andsgroom, Rev. syeen OF the United
Lutheran church reading the marriage
service. The bridal pair was unat-
tenoed. After the congratulations
were showered upon the happy couple,
wedding dinner was served, to which
the small o.mpany did ample Justice.
Rev. and Mrs. Mohn left today
for q wedding tour. After a visit
with friends in the cities they will 20
to Lakeville, Minn., where the
eroom's parents reside, after which
they will visit with the brides sister,
Mrs. B. E Anderson, at Elbow Lake.
The bride is an estimable young lady,
possessing all the qualities it requires
to make q true woman. She has
taught several terms of school In the
county, and was successful teacher.
1t can truly be said that her friends
are limited only by her acquaintance.
The groom is popular clergyman OF
Lake Lillian and highly respected.
The happy couple received many use-
full as we'll as beautiful presents.
Among the guests we're Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Johnson of Rosendale, a sister
OF the bride, and Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Hanson and Walter Hanson OF Lake
Lillian, brothers Of the bride, also
Miss Alice Olson from Renville, 9
cousin of the bride. A GUEST.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
A'Payin9 investment.

About a year aud half ago Will
lam Liggett OF the Board OF Regents
OF the University of Minnesota bought
for the Agricultural Experiment sta
tion steer calf for which he paid
500 The Board of Control felt like
kicking at investing so much money
for young animal, but events have
proved that the investment was pay
ing one. The steer won last year
prizes amounting to $3.50. About q
week ago, at hicago, he won prices
amounting to $525, and was then sold
for 1878 THUS the animal brought in
ell s1,648, or s1,o4s more that was
paid for him. The Board of Control
will perhaps be willing to acknowledge
now that the Board of Regents know
something shout their business after
all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
tn Municipal Court.

The following cases came up for tri-
al at a regular term of municipal
court yesterday before Judge Muller.
I'll. Aodrew Peterson, plaintiff, vs.
Noble Sohagel, defendant.
g.. George Robbins, plaintiff, vs..
Frank Mcclure, defendant. Motion
H. judgment on pleadings.
Gases 3 and dismissed.
I. Lars Norlander and J.J. Quan.
hi, plaintiffs, vs. Har Larson, de-
'77dant, 1ler Ellipgson, garnishee.
Garnishee discharged and Judgment
against defendant.
6. O. 81. Westberg, plaintiff, VS.
J. M. Burns, defendant. Settled.
:. Nels b. Anderson, plaintiff, VS..
Anna Swenson, defendant. Continued
to special term of court Dec 20 at
2 p. m.
8. Peter A. Wedahl, plaintiff, VS.
Andrew Wise, defendant. Settled and
dismissed.
9 s. E. stansberry Implement Co. :,
plaintiff, vs. Spencer Erickson, de.
fendant. Continued to a special term
OF court Dec 20, at 10 q. m.
10. Hub Creamery Co., plaintiff,
vs.. G. V. Larson, defendant. Con-
tinued by consent to next general term
of court.
II. Willmar Hardware Co., plain
tiff, vs. Ole Nelson, defendant, Gust
Peterson, garnishee. Settled.
The criminal Gale dar contained on
ly one case, that of State of Mime.
sofa Us. Peter Freeberg, Amos Lien
being the complaining witness. The
charge preferred was assault and bat
terry, committed on the evening of
November 10 at the confectionery
store of Peter Heimd ahl. Co. Attor-
ney Johnson appeared fo- the state.
Mr.. Freeberg pleaded his own case
and he did 1t Ia a manner that would
have done credit to q clever and ex.
perienced lawyer. When the state
had introduced all its evidence Mr..
Freeberg asked that "the case be dis
missed and the defendant discharged
the state having failed to produce evi.
dence enough to make out q case. "
The motion was denied, however,
whereupon Freeberg called the wit
nesses for the defense. When two OF
these had been examined Co. Atty.
Johnson moved that the case be dis.
missed and the motion was granted.
This Is the third law suit growing
| out OF trivial "Hallowe'en" affair
and the county has been put to quite
an expense adjusting matters tha,
might just as we'll have baen settled
out of court.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07

K. c Holland, formerly of Will
mar, but who for the past few years
he's been IN the tailor bu-ioess at'Park
Rapids, has removed to Akely, where
he will make his future home.
Robert Anderson, q brother of A.
A. Anderson, arrived here Thursday
from Madelia. he expects to spepd
the winter at Raymond, where he is
now In charge of the Commercial
hotel.
The Ladies' Aid Soc 'ety of the Swe-
dish Lutheran church will serve coffee,
cake, doughnuts, sand siches, baked
beans and pickles on Friday of this
W elk from to 7 p. m at the Bonf e
Hall. Adults, Is cents; children, 10
cents.
Minnesota congressman will make
efforts to secure a number # new fed
eral buildings at the coming session
of congress-. Among these we find A.
] Volstead of Granite Falls, who it
is said will work for new post flce>
at Marshall and Willmar.
The Yourg Peoples society of the
Synod church held very eucceasful
meetiDg at the home of Mis- Edith
Thorpe Monday evening. A }iterar,
program was given and light refresh
ments served. The "Twster" proved
as unique and interesting as ever.
Anton Saterback, a former Seminary
student and ex-oficio base ball player,
paid some of his friends and school.
mates pleasant visit over Sunday.
He was on his way from St Paul t
Wheaton, where he is employed in the
real estate Office of his brother, Carl
Saterback
The Willnar Commercial Cub
which was formed about two years
ago, has decided to disorganize. Tht
compartments in the Barnstad block
t. gether with al furniture and 6x
lures will probably be SO d to the E ks
lodge II satisfactory arrangements can
he made.
The Ladies' Parish Guild of the
Episcopal church will hold their sale
Of fancy articles at the Bonde hall
tomorrow Thursday afternoon.
Coffee will be served from three to six
O'Clock by Me-dames P. L. johnson,
Geo. Johnson, T. Olson, Il ]. Ram
sett and A Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II Otterness
are the happy parents of a l2.pound
son, who arrived At their home last
F. iday morning. The father is re
mem bering his friends with the best
of Havana cigars and intimates that
the new arrival may some day be q
valuable assistant county attorney
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
Willmar vs.. Redwood Falls.

On Sa,u d.y, Dec. II, lf'present ar
range ments Can be carried out, the
Wlllmsr High School debating team
will 60 to Redwood Falls, to argue the
affirmative side of the question, IRE.
solved, that the present immigrstion
to ,he Uuited States should be re-
stricted to minimum. The followir &
members compose the team: Maurice
Jenness, Wallace Martin, and Victor
Knutson. It is hoped large dehga-
.tion will accompany the boys to spur
them on to victory. .ss<<n5 :.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
The second attraction of the Citizenf

The second attraction of the Citizens
Lecture Course, the Chicago Lyceum
Ladies' Quartette, will occupy the
boards at the opera house next Tues
day evening. The management takes
much pleasure in introducing these
talented singers to a Willmar audi
ence. Wherever they have been, they
have been highly compllmerted, both
on their stlo and ensemble work
The prc gram will be of the popular
class, adopting just enough of the
heavier selections to give strength and
variety. The quartette is carefully
cached each season for their concert
tour by one of Chicago's best profess
sional teachers. This give- finish and
polish to isc platform appe arapoe and
adds IT, the effectiveness of the en-.
semble work.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. Henry johnson spent
Sunday with Atwater friends.
Mrs. G. E Qvale and son, Master
Maurice, spent Sunday at Montevideo
1sak Botnen returned from Page.
N D., Saturday, where he had spent
the summer.
Carl Struxness, of Milan, was the
guest Of Willmar friends the first
part OF The week.
Miss Tillie TAFT of Diamond Lake
was the guest of Miss Josie Nelson q
few days last wees.>
Miss Margaret Kjos left for Atwater
Monday, after a short visit with the
family of Enpt Kjos.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Emil Linn Saturday. Congratula
tions and cigars, p'ease.
Miss Louise Moline left for Minnea.
polls Thursday after one weeks visit
at her home in this city,
Lars Urdahl and Syvert Netland
left for. Cottonwood Saturday for a
short visit:with relatives.
David Patten Of Pipes:one, was in
the city yesterday looking after some
OF his farming interests here. ~
Miss Christine Botpen atriv, d here
from Minneapolis Sunday evening
for an exte nded visit at her home.
Miss Mabel Porter left for her home
at Atwater Saturday, after few days
visit with tue family 4ot Mrs. Lutine
Porter.
Mrs. Anna Nelson returned to Du-
luth Friday after months visit with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. P. F. Connolly.
Jonas Mouson and Halvor Blom.
quist left for Minneapolis Friday for
q weeks visit with friends and rela-
tlves.
A basket social will be held on Fri
day evening, Dec. l6, in the sch oil
house IN Dist No. 100, town of ST..
Jvhus.
Miss Louise Wilcox, of Saltwater,
left for Benson Thursday after a few
days. visit with her sister, Miss
Minnie Wilcox.
DR.. Nelson, the well-known Lake
Lillian reside nj, was in the city last
WednesdaR*Qn his way home from a
trip to Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Wical Of town
OF Woods, Chippewa Co., visited at
the home of A. o, Forsberg from Sun
day till Wednesday.
Hans Peterson and daughter Han
nah, of Litcbf Id, were the guests of
the fami les OF D. Elm qu!st and Emil
Mattson the latter part OF last week
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07

Nelson & Freeberg have just in.
stalled q new Herr gasoline lighting
system at the general store of Peter.
son & Wellin. There are 20 lamps
giving a light OF 10000 candle power.
The Rodlun Clothing Co. and Noble
Schagel have also installed new sys.
TENS ard they are all giving excellent
salts q ,tior.
A change has been made in the firm
of Samuelson & Thompson, proprie.
tors of the Model store whereby Mr..
Samuelson becomes sole proprietor,
Mr.. Thompson retiring from the busi-
ness. Mr.. Thompson's plans are not
known but it is probable that he will
accept position as travelling sales
man for q wholesale house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Bitterness ar
rived here last week from Lanstord,
N. D., where Mr.. Otte rness held the
position of cashier in the First Ma
tional bank during the past year.
Sunday evening he left for Park
River. N. D., where he has accepted a
position in the First National bank of
that place Mrs. Bitterness will re.
main here for some time visiting with
relatives
Finally tie foundation work for the
new eating house has been completed
and the brick work will soon be CON
menced. H long it will take to
erect the struc' ure is not known but
If there are to be as much delay in
putting up the building as there WAS
in lay ing the foundation the coolest
part of the winter viii no doubt have
passed bef re Jim Hill goes into the
restaurant business in Wilmar.
Miss Ragra Telstad arrived here
Monday from Sioux Falls, ,whs re she
had been attending the Lu1ht ran La
dies Seminary. About three week
ago she was obliged to discontinue
her studies on acc, unit Of a severe at
tack of appendicitis Although sh
has ow aim st IT ecoyered from the IF
fects of this dread malady yet it is no,
thought advi- able that she resume
her s,udies before in the spring and
she will therefore remain at her home
In this city.
Few plays have 50 graphically re.
produced the various phrases of New
Eoglard life, as "Way Down East"
which will cnme to the Opera House on
saturday, Dec. 10. The story, which
is one of genuine heart interest, is told
simply and naturally and there is an
abundance of relishabIe humor by way
of contrast to the pathos of the main
theme. The characters are c1eyerly
drawn and are so we'll played by
Manager Brady's we'll sell cted com.
pany, that they might, so far as ap.
pearance Is concerned, have stepped
direct from the farm to the stage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
BLACK BAY MEETING
Stockholders Hear Reports, Sub.
scribe for Additional Stock
and Elect Directors.

The third annual meeting of stock.
holders of the Black Bay Mining com
pauy was held at Bonde hall Monday
evening, Dec. 5. Between 10 and so
| stockholders were present. After pre-
sident Karwand had called the meet
ing to order Secretary Carlson read
the minutes of the previous meeting
and his annual report, showing re-
ceipts and disbursements during the
year. J T. Otos, speaking for the
auditing committee, reported that the
books, accounts and vouchers of the
company had been found correct.
Peter Freeberg, who spent last sum.
mer at the mine as foreman of the
ew, gave an interesting account of
work done on the property and with
the aid of chart explained the geo.
logical formations of The locality
The sinking OF shafts and the work
done with the diamond drill demon
strated that the amygdaloid rock
formation extended to depth rang.
ing from 100 to $50 feet, thai this sur
face rock all oontai cd copper ore
and that beneath it was bed of sand
sttne. This mygd aloid surface rock
| it The b! e.k or issure il the sandsto Z
t trough VIII ch it had escaped coulo
be found 1t would only be q matter Ot
drilling to re .ch the mother lode.
Tnis br eak Trough the sub-stratum
Of sandstone cuu d be fou.d only b..
drilling thr ush the surface rock at
| various places until it's location could
pe deter mined. The cost of dri iinx
with the diamond drill Was approx
maels 81 per foot Tue work had to
be d scontlnued last fail because tie
Comp any lacked funds.
| In the notices of the annual meeting
the officers of the comp my had sug
gesteu that in order IT, raise fuA ds tu
proceed with the work each stock
ho. der subscr be for additional shares
to the amount Of OF S. urmore. The {
are over 700 shareh ,lders and if each
would subscr lbe IS 1t would enable the
company to Continue the work of drill.
iDg. This proposition was discussed
at the meeting Monday evening ano
nearly all those present subscribed
amounts ranging from s5 to S25 for
shares at IS cents per share.
Certain Duluth parties, whose ames
were not divulged, >had communicated
with local business man requesting
him to ascertain whether the company
would be willing to sell it's properties
for 800, 900 in cash. This question
was brought up at the meeting, but as
no direct proposition had been made
no action could be taken other thar
to direct the officers to call g. special
meeting for the consideration of such
a proposition should it be made.
Judging by expressions some stock.
holders would favor the consideration
of such prop )sition, while others as.
serted that they would not sell at q
dollar q share.
| A board Of eleven directors for the
ensuing year was then elected, as fol
lows: G P. Karwand, N. B. Carl.
son, F. G.. Handy, Peter Freeberg, A.
J. Ekaneer, Irwin Roberts, A c.
Crawford, John T. Otos, 81. E. Craw'
ford, Walter De La Hunt, Lewis John
son.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07

Willmar has two aspirants r the
deputy oil inspectorship FIR this dis.
trict il the persons of A Il. Brown
ard Swan Larson The appointmea,
Is jn1he hal DIS of >the newly elected
governor, Mr.. Johnson, and the
aspirarts have been circulating petit
t'"ns among their friends asking them
to place th4ir signatures on the sane
The position, which averages ab u
1925 \ year, has heen he d py Hem,
Stens0n curing the pat four years.