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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Fire at Raymond.

A fire broke out in the Rosmon
Bros. butcher shop in the rear end of
the saloon building owned by Fred
Ratzlaf on Tuesday evening. The
prompt appearance of the fire depart
ment prevented the spread of the fire
however, and limited it to the above
named building.
The losses sustained are estimated
as follows, according to the Raymond
News:
Rosmon Bros, almost total loss,
with $500 insurance.; Fred Ratzlaf,
damage to building $400, insurance
$1,000; A. D. DeLange, residing up
stairs in building, damage about $50,
no insurance.; II. J. Heath, of the
Home restaurant in the adj )ining
building, damaged about $3.50, with
$40O insurance. E. Meyer also sus-
tanned slight damages.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Patton Receives $4,000.

The suit brought against the Great
Northern railway by Samuel Patton,
to recover damages to the amount of
$5, 900 on account of the accidental
death of his son Charles, has been
settled out of court. The case was to
be tried at the present term of court
in Meeker county, but through At
torney Latham the plaintiff succeeded
in reaching settlement with the COM
pany without going to trial. Mr.. Pat
ton receives $4,000 in satisfaction of
the claim. 1t is understood that one
third of this amount is allowed for the
attorneys fees. Mr.. Patton was
called down to St. Paul last Thursday
and the settlement as noted above was
effected the latter part of the week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Will be United Monday.

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Lindner have
issued invitations for the wedding of
their daughter, Miss Cora Wilhel-
nina, to Mr.. Guy Cumming, which is
announced to take place on Monday
evening, June q. The marriage will
be solemnized at the Bonde Hall at
eight O'Clock and will be witnessed by
q large number of friends and rela-
tives. The contracting parties are
among our most popular young people
and the approaching nuptials will be
anxiously looked forward to by their
many friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Married This Morning.

The wedding of Miss Alice c. Swan,
of Diamond Lake, to Mr.. Thomas F.
Downs, Of this city, WAS solemnized
at St. Mary's Catholic church this
morning at nine O'Clock, Rev. Father
Malloy officiating. The bridal pair
was attended by Miss Sarillah Par
sons and Mr.. Daniel Downs. A we'd
ding dinner will be served this AFTER
noon at the home OF the groom's mo-
ther in the town of Green Lake and
this evening reception will be given
in the Woodmen Hall at Kandiyohi.
About 200 guests will be in attendance.
Willmar friends extend hearty con.
gratulatiOns.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
= Injured at Smith Lake.

Fred Magnuson, brakeman on the
Great Northern, was injured last
Saturday evening at Smith Lake about
6:45 while he was switching two
cars onto the side track. He had just
succeeded in uncoupling the cars when
his left foot caught in the frog between
the tracks. The wheel of the next car
showed his foot out and at the same
time cut bad cash on the top of the
foot. The oncoming car forced him
down and he was dragged for about
three car lengths before the train
stopped. The elbow joint of his left
arm suffered d compound fracture and
his left leg was badly bruised. He
was taken to Willmar on the late
train and upon his arrival was brought
to The Frost hospital, where his in-
juries were attended to by DR.. Harold
Frost. At the present time the patient
is doing very nicely and there is no
danger of amputation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC
Reunion at Spicer Large.
ly Attended and a Very Sue.
cessful Affair.

The annual reunion of the old set.
tiers OF the county held at Spicer last
week Tuesday, and brief meation Of
which WAS made in our last issue, was
one of the most auspicious occasions
in the history Of that organization
There was large attendance from all
parts Of the county, but especially
from the south and east central por
lions. Good estimates of the numbers
present range from l 800 to 1000. In
spite OF threatening weather, the teams
began to arrive early, and the little
enterprising burg was soon filed with
happy and good-natured crowd, pre-
pared to enjoy what the day had in
store for them. The special train
from Willmar brought four well-illed
coaches, and the afternoon trains
brought generous additions to the
crowd.
The business session of the associa-
ZION was held before dinner at Mar
din's hall, where Secretary Forsberg
held forth and had been kept busy re-
ceiving membership dues and handing
out the fine badges, President P. H.
Pyrsons presiding: Reports were
heard. The annual membership fee
of ifty cents was abolished for the
year A record book designed for the
use OF the association by the Hon.
Henry Feig was exhibited, and the
members were urged to send in bio
graphical data to be recorded therein.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: A. II Sperry, pres
ident; James Sanderson, first vice
president; C. A. Birch, second vice
president: A. O. Forsberg, secretary :;
and E. P. Wicklund, treasurer.
Speeches were called for from the off,
GERS elect, and each one We'd with the
others to see who could most grace.
fully decline to "infict punishment"
upon the members. At the close of
the business session it was found that
the supply of handsome badges had
been exhausted, and the secretary then
began issuing certificates to the en-
rolling members.
At noon the dinner was served at
the pavilion to the old settlers. The
committee in charge of this matter did
credit to themselves. For nearly two
hours the eating continued and all
wants were supplied, and all Jared
we'll.
The one O'Clock train brought the
New London band, which for the oc:
casion was under the leadership OF
John T. Otos OF Willmar. Their mu-
sic added much to the festive nature
of the gathering. The program at the
pavilion began soon after two O'Clock.
The newly elected president of the as
sociation acted as chairman. The
first number was "America," sung by
tie assembly. President Sperry on
behalf of the Spicer citizens made q
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Death of Well-kpown Character.

Andrew Hoverly, one of the WE'LL
known residents Of the county, passed
away last Wednesday at the home of
his son, Halvor Hoverly, in the town
Of Green Lake. Death resulted from
asthma, from which the deceased had
been sufferer for some time. He was
II years, 7 months and IA days of age
and had been resident of Green Lake
town since the '70s. His native home
was Trondhjem, Norway. The funer-
al took place last Friday afternoon
from the Green Lake Norwegian Luth-
eran church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Will Meet June Is.

The regular meeting of the Women .
Institute for Kandiyohi county will
be held Saturday afternoon, June 25,
at 2:30 O'Clock, on the L. O. Thorpe
lawn. If the weather is not favorable
the meeting will be as usual at the
Odd Fellows Hall. The purpose OF
the organization is to bring into closer
touch the women of the county. This
can be accomplished only by efforts
on the part of the farmers wives to
attend. Secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

A party of relatives that will un.
doubtedly spend very enjoyable time
at the St. Louis Exposition is com.
posed OF the Misses Margaret, Nellie.
city, Mr.. and Mrs. John Haley of
Minneapolis, AMI Mr.. aud Mrs. F. e.
Hodgson, of Fergus Falls. The Misses
Haley and Mrs. Hodgson left here on
the afternoon train last Thursday and
were Joined the same evening at Mimi
eapolis by the rest of the party. They
planned to be gone about ten davs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Coming Nuptials.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Olson, of the
town of Green Lake, have issued in
vitations for the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Mathilda to Edward
A. Thorpe. The marriage ceremony
takes place on Thursday afternoon,
June 80, at three o'clock, in the Green
Lake Hauge's church. A reception
will follow at the home of the bride.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

the State University, was introduced.
The doctor made an able address
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large audience. His subject was 1.-THE
Past, Present and the Future.' He
traced the history of the races, show.
ing that at some previous time ev,ry
race has had it's period of develo,-
ment and world power. Our country
is the first instance where all races
upon the ce Of the earth, whether
wanted or not, have been assembled
together, presenting at the same time
great problems to be solved aud pos
sibilities of tremendous d velOpment.
After another Sc ection bv the quar-
tette. Senator Thorpe, DR.. Johnson
and Hugh Blakely each were called
upon to respond to subjects connected
with the early history of the county,
which they did with interesting and
pleasing remarks. The program at
the pavilion closed with the singing OF
"Auld Lang Syne, " by the quartette.
The most exciting event of the sports
which took place in the main street
was tug OF war between residents of
old Monongalia and Kandiyohi coun-
ties. The struggle was hotly con-
tested one, but was finally won by
Monongalia county. The prize was q
half dozen silver teaspoons donated
by Anderson Broe. of Willmar, and
how to divide the half dozen spoons
among eight persons Was one of the
problems before the committee in
charge, and it was finally agreed to
exchange prizes with the winner of the
running race:
The egg race was won by Mrs. Err
nest Martin. The prize was an um-
brella donated by Orred & Son.
The foot race for residents of forty
wears standing was won by William
Olson, and he received box of cigars
donated by Person & Johnson of
Willmar.
The sack race for the pipe rack do
mated by Ed Mossberg OF Willmar
was won by William Henderson. he
also won the cane donated by Carl
son Bros. & Frost of Willmar for the
wheelbarr0w race, and the McKibbin
hat donated by the Johnson, Frid-
lund, Norman Co. of WiIlmar for the
reaching contest.
The Gordon hat donated by Peter
son & Wellin for the jumping contest
was won by Harry Haroldson. The
boat race was won by Hugh Campbell,
who received the landing net donated
by the Willmar Hardware Co. Other
contests were abandoned for lack of
time and the prizes will be returned or
contested for at the Woodmen picnic
as the donors may elect.
The game of bail was won by At
water over Spicer by score of seven
to five, and the winning club was
awarded the ball and bat given by the
old settlers association.
The next years picnic will also be
held At Spicer, unless the executive
committee for any reason decides
otherwise.
The seventh annual picnic and re.
union of the old settlers was de-
cided success, and the citizens of Spi-
Ger deserve credit for their efforts to
entertain the old settlers and their
friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
AGENCY CHANGED.

G. F. Olson, of st. Paul, has taken
the place OF G. F. Rogers as agent for
the Watkins Medical Co. of Winona..
Mr.. Olson has been employed on J. J.
Hills farm near St. Paul as book
keeper and comes here highly recon-
mended by his former employers. He
expects to make this city his head.
quarters and future home. s g
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

speech Of welcome, which was re-
sponded to on behalf of the associa.
tion by Hon. Henry Feig. A, ladies
quartette, composed of Mesd ames P.
c. Tonning and M. W. 'Spicer, the
Misses Marie Railson and Marthe
Moss of Willmar, rendered se'ec.
tiou and the speaker of the day, DR..
J. S. Carlson, professor of the Scan
dinavian languages and literature at
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Barck at Atwater.

A meeting of the stockholders OF
the Atwater Telephone Co. was held
last evening for the purpose of con-
sidering the matter of connecting the
local system here with the toll lines
of the Northwestern Telephone Co. A
representative of the latter named
company was present, as was also
Superintendent Barck ofthe Minnesota
Central Telephone Co. No agreement
was reached. .-Atwater Republican
Press, l7th inst.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Lutheran Bethel Church.

. Services next Sunday morning.
The ladies' society meets with Mrs.
Hedin in the country next Thursday
afternoon. Rigs will leave the church
at 2:30 O'Clock. The annual Sunday
School picnic will be held at Home
wood Park next Friday, which is Mid
summer day. All friends of the church
are invited to participate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
WAS UP AGAINST IT
Steam Shovel Wrecks Big Rail.
road Bridse...Member of Crew
Badly Injured.

The steam shovel ran up against the
railroad bridge in the east end OF the
yards Saturday: afternoon and tht
high boom plowel clear through it.
smashing every beam above the track
when it passed. Even the bOlted
double beams on the west aud east
sides were cut and the supporting iror
rods were bent out of shape. Had the
boom been lowered as it ought to have
been no damage would have been
doue, but it seems that the proper
party or parties had forgotten to do
this or else thought that the altitude
of the bridge was great enough to per"
init of a safe passage. AS it was,
both the bridge and the steam shovel
were damaged. The former was shut
Oft from travel and will remain SC
till the necessary repairs arrive, and
the latter was taken to St. Paul to
have it's damages looked after by ex.
perts.
AS result of the accident Gottfried
Peterson, one of the crew, received
some very painful injuries. He was
landing on fl at car with some other
working-men when heavy piece OF
bridge timber struck him in the back,
fracturing two RIBS in close proximity
OF the spinal column. His back and
right shoulder were also considerably
bruised. He was taken to the Com.
mercial Hotel and DR.. MacLaughlin
did all in his power to relieve the
pains of the injured man.
Peterson arrived here from Smaland
Sweden, two months ago and" had
only been in the service of the Great
Northern for month when the acci.
dent occurred.
One of the Gilbertson Bros. dray
teams had just succeeded in getting
over the bridge with a heavy load o1
ice when the crash came. It was for
tunate that the accident did not occur
little sooner or there would probab
ly have been more added to the lis
Of Injured. The team was driven by
Ole Gilberts on.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

Score one for Minnesota and also
another for her butter. Minnesota
butter came out ahead at the St. Louis
Exposition, the first scoring resulting
in q victory for the ''bread and butter
state' in all classes-frst honors in
creamery butter, first in print butter
and first in dairy butter. Truly
Minnesota is q great state for dairy
products.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22
Believe in Co.Partnership.

Thirteen farmers in the vicinity OF
Big Kandiyohi Lake have gone on
record as believing in co-ownership.
Last Saturd ay they bought complete
25-horsepower Huber threshing rig OF
Ekander & Melin Bros. They will do
their own threshing next fall and ex-
pect to come out of it "all right"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

On the second day of the G. A. r..
Encampment at Litchfeld, which is to
be held July 4, 5 and 6, there will be q
ball game between Willmar and Litdh-
field teams. Atwater will play there
July 4 and on the last day arrange
ments are being made for game with
81 Hutchinson.. It is probable that
Willmar will be largely represented
Ct the encampment, especially on the
9th. In. ~;..7ls.,'E .z.> ,ss. ,'s5'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

Special evangelistic services are be-
ing held at the Methodist Episcopal
church every evening this week begin
ming at 8:l5 o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-22

Our Luther College students are
now home from Decorah, Iowa, to en-
Joy the summer vacation. Selmer
Tallakson and Rudolph Estrem will
next year enter the Junior class at
the college. Herman Estrem finished
this year and is now entitled to put
an A. B. after his name.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04
The Library Bond.

Ihere seems to be some specula-
tlon as to whether the contractors
for the new library will be able to
obtain bond They have agreed to
furnish surety bond of $4,000 for
the faithful performance of their
contract. And it may be that such
bond will be difficult to secure, but
until the gentlemen fail it Will be a
matter that is their business rather
than that of the general public,
And If they cannot get bond from
surety company it will simply 90
to show it is because that they are
poor, because 70 one doubts for
moment the honesty and integrity
OF the gentlemen who have taken
the library contract. .Itwas because
they were men who held the respect
of their fellow citizens that they re-
celved the contract--publlc senti-
ment was with them, and the public.
wants to see them succeed in what
they have undertaken to do. But if
it is fact as some people pretend to
know that because these men are
poor they are not going to be able
to secure bonds which will permit
them to tackle a fifteen thousand
dollar job, then what is to be done?
Must they divide their profits with
some rich firm of contractors in
order not to lose the work entirely,
or must they step down and out and
acknowledge complete defeat, and
for what-not because of their in
competency or the lack of public
respect in which they are held, but
simply because they are men without
financial ability. The library board
should assist them in getting their
bond. and if they are satisfied that
failure-if it comes, is not the fault
of the Messrs. Sheridan, Swain and
Palm, then they should see to it that
something else is done to protect
these men who have for so many
years stood so highly among their
neighbors. These men should build
the library under any circumstances
and in order to have them do it the
board may have to acknowledge be-
fore they get thro agh that there lis
more ian oss Gay 0, SHINING
cat, and see to it that the hide
comes off the feline species if necess-
airy to stand behind these gentlemen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04

THE MANUAL TRAINING WORK.
Three Boxes From that Department are
Shipped. Photos Accompany the Ex-
hibit,-It may be Added to by other
Departments of our Schools

The Public Schools will be repre-
sen ted at the Worlds Fair in St.
Louis, and shipment of the work
of the Manual Training School was
sent from here Saturday. The ship
ment consisted Of three boxes of the
work Of the sixth, seventh and eighth
grades, an3 of the High School. 1t
consists of wood working products
that have been turned out this wear.
In addition to the manual training
exhibit there will oe a photo of that
department, one of the high school
library, and one of the school build
ing, in the exhibit. Work along
other lines may be added to the
exhibit, but will not be sent for the
present for the reason that It does
not make the showing to the casual
observer that the manual training
department work does. The ex-
hiblt that was sent Saturday was
placed in the post office for day
previous to the shipment in order
that local people might have an
opportunity to inspect it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04
Resolutions Of Coincidence.

Whereas in the death of Lars
Palm the S. Ell. & E.. f. of A. have
lost valuable member, and the
community citizen of rectitude of
conduct and value in character, and
his wife a hus band who was always
considerable, kind. and honorable,
therefore be it
Received tIsaos sae s. Ell. u Z. r.
of A., of Washburn, sadly deplore
the death of so valuable a citizen,
and extend by unanimous vote to
the widow and relatives of the de-
ceased our sincere sympathy in this
sad blow which has fallen upon the
home. EMIL ANDERSON,
L. A. SIMoNsoN.
MATT. HANSON,
Committee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04

HE HOMES WERE ARTISTIC

One of the most successful
Church entertainments that has
ever been given in WashburL
was the "Trip Around the
World" given under the direc-
ton Of the Methodist Church last
Friday night. Elaborate pre-
paratlons had been made for the
event and the carry-alls of the
city had been engaged to care
for the large crowds which par
ticipated in the splendid event.
The start on the journey was
made from the town clerks
office. At the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Marshall everything
was arranged to represent Eng
land. The house was beautifully
decorated and the host and host
esS and their assistants were at
their best. Plum cake and cot
fee constituted part of the re-
freshments. The next stop was
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ever, where franklin
tiers, brown bread and coffee
were among the refreshments
served, and at this place there
was clever representation of
the Empire of Germany and the
colonial German, The Sultan's
country was represented at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex.
Maitland, and Reverend Cooke
acted as Sultan, and William J,
Maitland as United States coun-
sci made decided hit. The
harem was also there and dates
and olives were served to the
crowds. At the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooke, Japan was
splendidly represented, and the
artistic effect was something
fine. Japanese maidens served
tea and cookies. America was
represented at the home of
Mayor and Mrs. Yates, and
Uncle Sam in the person of
Frank w. Downs was said to
have been something Of an i'm
provement on the ori9ta article.
COlum bia was represented by
Miss May Terry, AMI numerous
other we'll costumed persons
helped to make Americaa beauti-
ful'spot. Frappe and zephyretts
were served. 1t took something
over an hour to make the entire
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04
Nearly All Approved.

Congressman John J. Jenkins
has notified THE TIMES that he
has succeeded in bringing the
majority of the timber claims to
the attention of the General
Land Office, and had them con-
sidered and approved, and that
patents will soon be issued. He
also writes that the general
order of suspension in the land
cases has been removed and that
a little time is all that is now re-
quired when the claimants will
get their patents. Congress-
man Jenkins has certainly got
quick results for the Washburn
people who sent their matters to
him for adjustment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04
Will Not Increase Tax Rate

Inc hgures being prepared by the
committee appointed by the mass
meeting to determine what would be
the difference from standpoint of
incorporation or maintaining the
present town government, IN the
rate of take will show that with the
territory which it is proposed to in
clude in the city and with taxes
based as they have been in past
years. that the tax rate will not in
crease by reason of incorporation,
but that one of the results of ncor-
poration will be TO Lessen the tax
rate. 1t must be borne in mind
that most of the taxable property
which has been on the outside OF the
village in making former calcula-
tons will still remain in the city
limits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-02-04
John Glib son q Father.

The popular song entitled. And
the Earth Scarcely Gould Hold Him.
muat have been intended for the case
of John w. Gibson, manager of the
Northwestern Fuel Company, be
cause he has been feeling so good and
SO proud the past few days that
this terrestrial globe is zone too large
to contain all of his good feeling.
It's boy, aud was born last Friday.
The new conner has been named Kirk
Armstrong Gibson, and John ex-
plains that while the name is rather
heavy for so young child that he
will soon be able to support the title
which is favored family name.