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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11

were Inferred in the cemetery east of
the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. SimOnsOn lost 4 son
last year in the northern part of the
state and the loss of another member
of the family comes as q hard blow to
them. The first death was due to an
accident. While driving along the
road on his way back to Kandiy obi
county the young man was struck
dead by q falling tree.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
liver X. Syse, Well Known Resident
OF Arctander, Finds Death
in Watery Grave.

This city was thrown into wild ex-
citement last Saturday by a telephone
message announcing that liver K
Syse had been drowned in Norway
Lake and that assistance would be
needed in prosecuting a search for the
body. The terrible calamity which
had befallen the family was news that
brought to mind the sad affair of last
fall, when three of Willmar's young
men met their death in the waters OF
Foot Lake. The message of the Nor
way Lake drowning accident came as
a hard blow especially to a daughter
OF the victim, Miss Ellen Syse, who is
employed as teacher in shorthand and
typewriting at the Willmar Seminary.
Miss Syse responded to the message
Immediately and left in the afternoon
for her Arctander home, accompanied
by Rev. Solum, principal of the
school, and Mr.. NJ. 0. Thorpe.
The accident which resulted in the
death by drowning of Mr.. Syse oc-
Cured on Thursday, and it was only
after vigorous search by residents
OF the Norway Lake country that it
was finally decided that help would be
needed from Willmar. In response to
Saturdays message Messrs. A. Lund
John Williams and J. F. Millard
formed q party that drove out in the
afternoon. They were supplied with
large drag and improvised crap.
pling hooks similar to those used in
dragging for the remains of the Foot
Lake victims, and with the assistance
OF other parties residing in the vi.
cinity of Norway Lake instituted a
search by dragging the, lake in the
hope of recovering the dead. Work
was kept up all night and late Sunday
morning without the desired result,
and the Willmar party returned tc
this city on Sunday evening. In the
meantime every effort is being made
to recover the body and at this writ
ing the search is still being vigorous
ly pushed. The great depth of tn.
lake where the accident is supposed K
have occurred makes the search ,
very difficult one.
Through the Willmar searchin,
party and others the TRIBUNE is abl
to give q few details of the stair
AS Mr.. Syse was alone at the time tn
true state of affairs will forever re
main mystery and the story as t.
how it happened can only be made u
from appearances and the condition
of things as found by the searchers.
Mr.. Syse left his home at Arctande
Thursday morning for the purpose o
going on fishing trip to Norwa,
Lake, as was his custom. His hom
is in the extreme northwest corner O
the township and the drive to his des
tination covered a distance of abou
eight miles. The farm home is in sec
tion 6. Arriving at the home of G. H
Engen, who lives on the west side O
the lake, he put up his horse at tn
barn and later went down to the lax
shore to arrange for his trip on th
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
Rev. HingeleY Honored.

Willmar friends of Rev. J. B.
Hingeley, presiding elder for this dis
trict will be pleased to learn that he
was elected secretary of the general
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church which was held at Los Angeles,
Cal, last week. The position was
held since l884>by DR.. David S. Mon.
roe. There were five candidates for
the place and three ballots were
necessary to select. The present In:
cumbent did not desire reelection.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
Will be Maid of Honor.

Miss Florence, r. Porter left last
Wednesday for Minneapolis, to be
present at the wedding of her old
friend, Miss Lillian Halsey, as maid
of honor. The groom is Mr.. Joseph
Bradshaw, q young man of that city.
The wedding was to be q brilliant af.
planned for wedding trip abroad,
including q visit with relatives in Eng
land. Miss Porter expects to remain
in the city for several weeks, and will
again take up her studies in art.
The Halsey- Bradshaw nuptials will
be solemnized today. Harold Porter
will oflciate 90 one Of the ushers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11

Harry E. MscLaughlin graduated
last Wednesday from the Sioux City
College of Medicine ut Sioux City,
lows, and has now in his possession
the diploma, which entities him to
honors In the medical profession. He
arrived home on Friday for . visit
with bis folks. It Is probable that be
will locate in some North Dakota
town. His many friends will wish
him we'll in whatever deld he msy de.
eide upon. 5.. 5.: 5s .s.5. s$$ s13f ss3 VI
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
MAN DROWNED IN LAKE

water. It seems that it had been his
custom to 60 fishing On the point
across the lake directly east of Eng
ems farm, and taking his boat he
started for that place, which is known
as RailsOn's Point. AS near as can
be learned this was the last seen of
the aged fisherman. Not returning to
attend to the horse which he had left
on the other shore some anxiety was
then felt as to the mans whereabouts.
Inquiries were then made and 40 it
was learned that he had not been seen
by anyone and was still missing tho
following day the family became
greatly alarmed and q search was in
stituted. Fears were then entertained
that he had met with q mishap and it
was surmised that he had probably
been capsized in the boat. The search
led to the discovery of the boat in
northwesterly direction from the point
where it is supposed that Mr.. Syse
had been fishing, and from all ap-
pearances it had drifted to that shore.
1t is reported that parties had seen q
boat adrift, and this proved to be the
same boat. The awful truth dawned
upon the searchers when the mans
clothing was found scattered along
the shore from where the boat had
dritted and all appearances indicated
that the man had undressed in q hur-
ry and jumped into the water for the
purpose of catching the boat, which
had probably left It's mooring. Mr..
Syse was known as good swimmer
and it is thought that he must have
been seized with cramps in attempting
to catch the boat. The day was q
warm one and that he removed his
heavy clothing would be nothing un-
usual. The body is thought to be
somewhere along the line in the di-
rection in which the boat drifted. As
the boat had been seen by some parties
about two O'Clock that afternoon, it
is supposed the accident must have
occurred about noon, as it was late in
the forenoon when he started across
the lake. All the fishing outfit was
found in the boat in good order and
it seemed that no attempt had yet been
make at fishing. Even the oars were
found lying in the boat.
This tragic death comes as a very
severe blow to the family, especially
the aged widow, who is nearly beside
herself with grief. Members Of the
family who make their home with the
parents are their SON. Albert and
daughter Cora. The other FIVE chill.
dren are as follows: Mrs. Nasset and
Syvert Syse, residents of Montana;
Mrs. Betsey Thorud, of Belgrade
Miss Emma, who is engaged in teach.
ing at Lake Andrew; and Miss Ellen,
instructor at the Willmar Seminary.
The sincere sympathy of everybody
goes out to the bereaved family in
their atfiiction.
1yer K. Syse was "A years of age.
He was one of the old residents OF this
county and was a man held in high
esteem in his commur ity and gener.
ally respected throughout the county
At one time he held the position OF
county commissioner. He was q vet
eran of the Civil War, being in active
service during the last part of the
great struggle.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11

AS the result of an election held on
the 3rd inst, the village limits of
Raymond have been extended to in
clude number of residents living
immediately south of the village who
before were not enjoying the same
privileges as the Raymondites. There
was not q single dissenting vote.
Raymond is growing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
Gave Pleasing Entertainment.

The program given on Monday eve.
ming by the "Osseo," In conjunction
with the Seminary band, was very
entertaining. The band proved very
able and every number was received
with hearty applause. The orchestra
was appesled to for an encore but
were unable to respond. The dialog
IA Pipe of Peace" was also feature
of the program and the participants
acted their parts in very creditable
manner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Myrtle Dewey has been spend.
log the past week with Ortonvillt
friends.
James Stansherry, of Aitkin, called
on his brother, S E. Stans sherry, las
Thursday.
Mrs. W. E. Roberts spent last Fri
day and Saturday with relatives II
Minneapolis.
Henry Osmundson arrived home
last Friday night from his extended
visit with Virginia relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Lindner have
been enjoyinga q visit the past weel
with relatives and friends in Raymond
and vicinity.
The Woman's Missionary. Societ,
of the Presbyterian church is plan
ming to hold popular meeting or
Wednesday evening, May 49,
A. n. Brown, of the Anderson Lane
Co., has been spending the past weet
In North Dakota in the interest of the
company's real estate business.
Carl Dahlheim was visitor ia Ray.
mond last Friday, where he went TO,
the purpose Of figuring on some con.
tract work in the way Of plastering.
G. Theodore Almen, son of Rev. L.
G. Almen, who formerly resided q,
New London OF this county, graduates
At Gustavus Adolphus College at St.
Peter May Goth.
The high board fence which has for
so long surrounded the county Jail
has been removed, and the appear.
ance OF the surroundings are greatly
improved as q result.
Alderman Holt WAS visitor in De
Graf last Thursday. Mr.. Holt was
there on business connected with the
Willmar Cold Storage Co., AID in.
terviewed his patrons In that vicinity.
Miss Hannah Samuelson, who is
employed in the "Model" store, iu
which her father is interested, enjoyed
a brief vacation last week, spending
the latter part OF the week with friends
at Spicer.
Olson & Skoolheim have perfected
plans for the erection of a residence
for Martin Olson, at Atwater. The
work will be commenced in about two
weeks. The cost of the building will
be about $1,000.
F. E. Eastman, of Minneapolis, was
In the city last Thursday in the in
terest Of the State Y. M. c. A. work.
Mr.. Eastman has charge of town and
county work thruout the state and
WAS here looking up subscriptions.
Editor Berghuis and wife we're
among Clara City people who were
visitors in Willmar last Saturday and
in the evening attended the play al
the opera house. Mrs. Berghuis was
here for the purpose of consulting .
physician regarding her Ill health.
Messrs. ). A. Jones and Pete1
Wicklund were In from Fahlun las
Friday and attended to bushes,
matters here. Mr.. Jones, whose hom,
is now at Minneapolis, had been q
Fahlun looking after his farm inter
ests. He returned to that city OF
Tuesday.
Mrs. Robert Vance and daughter
left last Thursday for. Breckenridg,
to join Mr.. Vance, who will be EN-
ployed there as the local manager fo1
the Coe Commission House. Mr.
Vance was transferred from this cit,
last week owing to the closing up O.
the company's Willmar business.
Conrad Swenson of this city is nov
theowner offorty acres of land which h'
recently. purchased north of New Lon
don from Andrew Lungstrom. Mr.
Swenson expects to erect a residence
on the same this coming summer ani
will remove onto the new property
with his family as soon as it is com
pleted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11

The Ladies' Parish Guild, under
the auspices of Mrs. Albert Larson
and Mrs. G. A. Olson, will serve coffee
at the home of the latter tomorrow
(Thursday), st 8 O'Clock. A cordial
Invitation IL extended TO ALI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
Graduates from. Dental College.

Among those who will graduate
from the dental department of the
Northwestern University at Chicago
this spring we find the name of Mar.
tin Stalland, . brother of T. K. Stal-
land OF this city Martin graduated
from the Seminary in 1890 and was
employed as clerk,in the postofdce for
some time. He was al6o 8 vAlued en-.
ployee In tho railway matl service. \.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11
ACCIDENTS [ on SUNDAY
NC CoupIe Of Transients Suffer In.
iuries in Railway Yards and Ex-
& perience Close Calls.

Gust Henry, German laborer who
claimed to be on his way to Maynard,
figured in an affair early Sunday
morning which might have cost him
his life. He was on No. 8, the night
passenger, which was about a couple
of9hours late when it reached this city.
According to his story, an intoxicated
fellow passenger attempted to compel
hipl to pay his fare from Wilhnar to
Morris. Refusing this, Henry was
forcibly elected from the train while it
was passing the east end bridge. He
was picked up several hours later a
little this side of the bridge by rail-
road hands, where he had been in an
unconscious condition until four
o'clock. Two deep gashes were found
and his face and other parts of the
body were badly bruised. The much
abused man was brought here and at
tended to by Dr.. Frost, after which he
was furnished transportation to his
destination by the railway company.
The circumstances of the affair indi-
cate that both parties had been drink
ing and that they had become quarrel
some as result.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11

The same morning John Sahy, an
other laborer, figured in an accident
near t'sa depot which proved very
narrow escape from being crushed un.
derneath the car wheels. He attempted
to- board west bound freight, when
he; slipped and caught his left foot in
one of the car wheels. Luckily he es-
capped with only slightly bruised toes,
but the entire sole of his shoe was torn
off. 1t was miraculous escape. Sahy
was brought into the depot and a lady
member of the Willis Stock Co., which
was waiting for the delayed passenger,
offered her services by securing a
towel from her baggage and the foot
was bandaged. Members of the theatre
company succeeded in raising about
two dollars for the unfortunate and he
remained in the city over Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-05-11

A son Was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Greenfield last s. atnrd sy. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
Personal Notes,

Sir Wilfred L.aurier has left Ottawa
for California, where he will remain four
weeks.
Rear Admiral T. F. Jewell recently
detached as commander of the European
squadron. and Mrs. Jewell have gone to
Fiorcncs ana from thence will go to
Rome. where they will spend the winter.
DR. Alexander Mackenzie, president
of Elmira College. Elmira, n. y is one
of fifty men contributed tC the PreSby-
ZOrra. Ontario. in the past half century.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. now
chairman of the Lighthouse Board, has
been designated by the Navy Depart
men to command the. North Atlantic
fleet upon the retirement of Rear Admiral
A. S. Barker in March next.
DIR. Charles A. Eastman. the educated
Sioux Indian, has finished his allotment
role of the Sioux and has granted the
tribe under appropriate family names.
tIe was commissioned to do this work
by President Roosevelt.
ternational Bank. ST. Petersburg. who
helped to organize the Russo-Chinese
Eank and converted the Russian loans of
1890. and who negotiated the purchase of
the state railroads. has just died.
Prof. Henry S. Graves. dean of the
stoned by the Bureau of Forestry of the
Department of Agriculture to make
visit of inspection to the Philippine Is
lands. He will make a careful and scien-
tific study of the forests.
Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter, the au-
thor, is one of the best known and most
successful photographers of birds in the
United States. She has waded through
swamps. risked quicksands. climbed lofty
trees and fCrded swift rivers in danger
of her life in her pursuit after camera
game She lives in a fourteen room log
cabin in Geneva. Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
A Total Abstinence Argument.

If we are to believe the story recently
sent out from New York, the cause OF
total abstinence is getting decided
boom at the hands Of the leading life
insurance companies of the country.
According to the story these companies
are to enter into an agreement to grant
special low rates for insurance to men
who are total abstainers from either
spirituous or malt liquors. Under their
present regulations these companies re-
fuse to issue policies to men who are
excessive or immoderate drinkers. but
the man who drinks cniy occasionally
and in moderation has hitherto been
classed with the total abstainer in the
matter of being good risk for life in
surances.
In many lines of industry. employers
have learned that it pays to give
preference to total abstainers over the
moderate drinker, not to mention the
man who ruins his chances by drinking
to excess. Transportation companies,
in particular. are careful to have only
men in their employ. upon whose strict
attention to business the lives of others
1epenG. who do no: use liquor in any
form. and now if insurance companies
decide in favor of total abstainers, it
will no a very conclusive proof that
their in. estigations and experiences
have shown them that even moderate
use of alcohol is likely to shorten life.
The New York Tribune is authority
for the statement that actuaries and
medical directors of these insurance
companies have come to the conclusion
that those who refrain wholly from the
use of alcohol live longer by from 70 to
50 ,ssr cent. than do moderate drinkers
az a class. If this is fact. it is
strange that insurance companies have
not taken the obvious course long be-
fore this time. Even if the minimum
named is really the maximum, the
companies would be amply justified IN
taking the temperance factor into con-
sheraton. Doubtless if the total
abstainers are to be give preference
some plan will have to be devised by
which a lower rate will be continued
only a.; long as tho insured remain
total abstainers. There can be few
temperance arguments more eloquent
than the attitude of the employers re-
ferred to above. especially If 1t be REIN
forced by a lower rate of life insurance
granted TO total abstainers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

That is curious report which comes
to us from Indiana. where it is said
that no fewer than 10000 Democrats
voted for Bryan for the Presidency.
OF course. as a matter Of fact, nc
candidate for the Presidency can be
voted for directly by the people. bu,
those HoOsier admirers of the Ne
braskan statesman nattered themselves
that they were getting around this by
writing Mr. Bryan's name along with
cross in the square at the head OF
Democratic column. Some seem to
feel that this act. which invalidated
their votes. was done purposely by
those Democrats in order to express
their resentment at the candidacy of
Parker. while others hold that the TO-
600 Democrats who voted this way
really thought their votes would be
counted for Mr.. Bryan. In either
case. it was probably the result of
Bryan's extensive speaking tour in In
diana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
Political Drift.

Hot. air cabinet makers are busy with
their hammers.
Colonel Henry ,Watterson strikes the
last note in the diISc when ne says there
is nothing left to reorganize.
The most surprising feature Of the cleo
ton I'm Pennsylvania Is that one democrat
should land a seat in congress.
Apparently Governor Dockery of Mis-
souri, sees little to be thankful for as his
Thanksgiving prOclamatio Is just eight
lines long.
1t would be easier to bear il 1t had been
Gumshoe Bill Stone instead OF Cockreii
that was standing in the way of the Mis-
souri, avalanche.
Notwithstanding all the energy and
treasure expended, 1t is fairly certain that
Gasman Addicks will not land the Dela-
ware SenatOrship.
Rev DIR. Swallow declares that he is
much gratified by the returns 50 far re-
ceived." If he Is satisfied the rest OF US
ought not to complain.
A large proportion OF the republicans OF
Moscow Idaho, made public bonfire OF
their old hats and donned new headgeai
provided by the opposition.
Kentucky produced the greatest surprise
OF the election. The prohibitionists car,
ried one precinct in Louisville and tripled
their vote Throughout the state.
There is an occasional rift in the clouds
befogging southern newspapers. The
Florida Times Union exclains cheerfuliy,
ne price OF WHISKY Is ldiHHS.
+. Y. Searles. who last week was elected
governor of North Dakota on the repub-
lican ticket, was born in Wisconsin and is
the son of Methodist minister.
The legislature of California. which
meets in January will be SO nearly unani-
mously republican that a division on par
ty lines on any subject whatever will be
out OF the question.
Senator Depew is actively at work
among the members-elect OF the New
York legislature securing pledges tor his
own reelection. He is meeting with good
success. but has not yet pledged a ma
jority of the republican caucus.
We are for Parker because we are
weary of defeat" said Senator Daniel Of
Virginia at the St. Louis convention. He
is one among a considerable number OF
democrats who have not been heard from
since the election.
Carter Fl. Harrison. mayor of Chicago.
asserts his party is stricken and an
to- reelection next spring. and that I'M
der no combination of circumstances Will
he accept a denomination.
Governor-elect Douglas of Massachu-
sets acknowledged having spent SEA in
his campaign. Still there are statesmen
in the Bay state who insist that demo-
crat cannot, under the constitution, hold
the office of governor in that state
Patrick kcerwin Of Seward. Westmore-
land County. Pennsylvania. the oldest
voter in the United States. cast his twen-
ty-hrst presidential ballot for Parker ard
Davis. He is 101 years. months and l
day old and takes the same keen interest
IN politics today as he did fifty years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

The Boston Advertiser takes up the
suggestion of Judge Brown. a leading
Georgia Democrat. who urges that
when the electors Of the southern
states meet to vote for President. they
make it unanimous for Theodore
Roosevelt The Advertiser advances
many good arguments why this would
De a sensible course and enc to the credit
and political advantage of the South.
The suggestion is a goo0 one and the
arguments in its favo- are sound, and
practical, but unfortunately there is no
reason to believe that the South will be
influenced by them. What a smashing
Of precedents it would he. be sure, if it
We're done, but all prccedents We're
broken, for that matter, by the land
side which elected Roosevelt. NOvem-
Der 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Little Particular.

The woman had taken no stock in his
hard'uck yarn. but asking him to wait
on the steps she had gone to the kitchen
and spread him a generous slice Of bread
and butter. He was prOfuse in his thanks
until he had bitten off generous morsel
Madam, isn't there some mistake
here?"
How mistaken she asked.
This bread has in some way come in
contact with the kerosene can and l can t
say that l admire the taste
Yes. did accidentally spill some kero-
sene on the bread. but there Is not enough
to find fault with"
Not ordinarily. no; but it happens that
am blessed or cursed with very sensi-
tive palate. l would not make you extra
trouble for the world and my heartfelt
thanks are due for the trouble already
taken, but if you would kindly scrape OFF
this butter and spread the bread with a
you don't know how extremely obliged to
YOU | should feel.