Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

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Willmar is we'll represented at the
Minuesota state fair this year. Up
to this time 158 tickets have been sold
from this point and the probabilities
are that more than q hundred more
will be sold.
Mrs. w. D. Wiggins entertained q
number of lady friends at her home
on Litchfield avenue last Saturday af-
,ternoon at q delightful party given in
honor Of her sister, Miss Gertrude,
who leaves this week for San Jacinto,
CAL
P. A. Weedell has in his possession
bicycle which was left standing in
front of his place of business, '"The
Palace" some time ago and is. still
unclaimed. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying for this
notice.
Mrs. E. M. Morse and daughter
Nellie, of Luverne, visited with the
family of j.. E. Leslie over Sunday.
They left for New London on Monday,
where Miss Nellie has accepted q po-
sition as teacher of the sixth and sew
enth grades.
H. E. Crawford, who has charge OF
the undertaking department at the
Fred w. Segerstrom Supply House,
went to Minneapolis on Monday and
is in attend ance this week at the meet
ing OF the Minnesota Funeral Direct
ors' Association.
Mrs. F. Ginter and daughter Dotte
returned to Minneapolis the first OF
the week after an extensive visit with
the family of Mrs. M. Botnen. They
were accompanied by Miss Christine
Botnen, who expects to rem ain at Min.
neapolis for about month.
The receipts of the missionary bene.
fit social given at the city park last
Thursday afternoon and evening
amounted to about fifty dollars. The
money will be forwarded to Rev. D.
E. Finstrom, who is engaged in mis-.
sionary work at Venezuela, S. A.
Last Thursday afternoon Judge A.
F. Nordln tied the nuptial knot that
united for better or for worse Miss
Hattie Welsh, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Welsh, of Hawick, and
Charles W. De Forest, OF Litch6eld.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence OF few immediate relatives.
j. D. sprague, OF Minneapolis, the
well-known railroad man who up to q
Short time ago was one of the Crest
Northern passenger conductors, was
in the city last week and shook hands
with old Willmar friends. Mr..
Sprague is now In the life insurance
business, being representative of the
State Mutual Life Insurance Co.. of
Worcester, Mass.
M. Bjorp son, the leader of the Lu-
theran Free church choir, was tend
cred q farewell reception after,the con
cert on Monday evening. The men,
bers of the choir and = few friends
were present. Light refreshments were
served. Rev. Gynild made q short
address and a most enjoyable evening
was spent. Mr.. Bjornson left yester-
day morning for Minneapolis, where
he will resume his studies at Augs-
burg Seminary.
The Lutheran Free church contained
q large and appreciatiye audience last
Monday night that had gathered to
hear the sacred concert given by the
church choir. The full program as
published was rendered. Every Sc
lection by the choir Of thirteen voices,
as we'll as the ladies and male sex
tettes, was sung in q manner that re-
flected much credit upon the able d.
rector, Mr.. Bjornson. The piano 80.
los by Mrs. O. A. Jacobson and Miss
Ethel Govig and the cornet solos by
Mr.. J. T. Otos were thoroughly en-
joyab features Of the program.
Robert Mantell considers 1.-THE Cor
sican Brothers" to be one of the best
plays that he ever produced. This
wonderful drama will be presented by
Mr.. Sanford Dodge and his superb
Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the
opera house. 1.-THE Corsican
Brothers" is one of Dumas master
pieces, and it gains, rather than loses
in strength, when seen on the stage.
Do not fail to attend, as you will miss
the treat of the season If you don't. A
great combination, consisting of q fine
play, fine company, complete new
scenery, and every detail carefully ar
ranged to please everybody.
Opera Season Opens.
The management of the Willmar