Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-16

It gave = majority OF fly votes
against. the saloon, but last year a
majority OF five in favor of saloons.
The speaker expressed the hope that
the ward would redeem its reputation
a. q strong anti whiskey ward in the
coming election. He also stated that
II he were Republican, be would be
name had been used in Willmar by
interests in favor OF the saloon bust.
ness. BE believed in calling things
by their right names. A ticket that
was made up of the names of men who
favored the granting of licenses to
sell whisky could properly be called q
whiskey ticket.
At the close of Rev. Gynild's re-
marks, the chairman thought the
oppertune time had come for singing
the second selection, The Battle
hymn OF the Republic. - The audi.
ence arose and sang the immortal lines
by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe with spirit.
Then followed very interesting
part OF the program. The chairman,
Rev. Osterho o!m, made brief speech
in commendation of the present ad-
ministration of city affairs, especially
the firm stand it had taken In the
matter of law enforcement. This had
also been referred to by the previous
speakers. On behalf Of those present
and In the name of the citizens of
Willmar. Rev. Osterholm then present.
ed Mayor Qvale with q gold'headed
cane, suitably engraved, as q small
token of their appreciation and esteem.
The speaker added that in honoring
the head OF the administration it was
understood that the whole body who
had faithfully stood by the mayor was
honored.
The Mayor received the cane and
was visibly affected. He made q few
graceful remarks. He had no idea
What was in store for him when he
had yielded to the invitation to be
present. He paid the members of the
council high compliment and said
that their official relations had been
most harmonious. He thanked all
most heartily for their good will.
Chief of Police Peter Bonde was the
next victim. The chairman proceed
ed with the Gaming. The zeal and
spirit which the head of the police
department has shown in the discharge
OF his official duties, disagreeable ~
these were at times, has won the ad-
miration Of all citizens, and he was
asked to accept the token of appre-
citation. Blushing most beeomingly,
Mr.. Bonde arose and said that he had
done nothing more than his duty. ~.
Night Pstrolmsn George n. Ste-
phens was also remembered. Chair
man Osterholm handed him also on
behalf o; the citizens of Willmar q
handsome gold headed cane with In.
scription as q memento OF the occasion,
in probation of bis hearty cooper
alton in the good work of the police
department during the year. Mr.. Ste
phens arose and feelingly thanked for
the Honor shown him, of which he
nodestly declared he was entirely un.
worthy.
A rising vote OF thanks was then
given the officials.
The guests of honor, including all
the members of the council present and
their wives, we're then escorted to the
dining room, and the feasting began.
It required fully two hours before all
the people present had partaken Of
the refreshments so generously pro-
vided by the ladies. Meantime there
was q speech by Mrs. Styles, on be-
half of the w. C. T. U in which she
outlined the work OF that organization
and invited the cooperation of ell the
ladies OF Willmar. She also spoke
of the reorganization OF the 10y al
Temperance Legion and urged parents
| generally to permit their children to
| Join the same. Then followed more
singing and q general social time.
When finally the hosts of temperance
dispersed at late hour, it was with a
feeling of satlsfatction over the success
of this gathering and spirit of con-
fidence for the future.
THE INSCRIPTIONS.
To the Mayor
| s. B. QvGle
City Of W1llManr
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from grateful citizens
To Peter Bonde
for faithful service as
Chief Of Police
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| from grateful citizens
| Of Willn1or
! To Geo. II. Stephens
! for faithful service as
i Police officer
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! from grateful citizens
Of Wjlln1nr
i Diplomas for Young Fsrmsrs.