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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
For Chronic Offenders.

A bill has been introduced In the
state legislature which ia designed to
enable communities to rid themselves
of chronic offenders of the liquor
laws. Senator Thorpe introduced the
came In the Senate and Carl Wallace
Of Hennepin county in the House.
The text of the bill is ~ follows:
A BILL
for an Act defining and providing punishment
for the crime OF Common and habitual liquor
selling without license"
Be 1t enacted by the legislature OF the state
OF Minnesota:
Sec. |. ANY person who shall in any one
county OF this state have been adj judged guilty
OF the ctfense OF selling. bartering or disposing
Of in any manner any spirltuous. vinous, fer
mented malt or Intoxicating liquor in y less
quantity than five gallons. without first having
obtained license therefor. agreeable to the
provisions OF law OF this state, five or more
times within five years Immediately preceding
him under the provisions OF this Act, shall be
habitual liquor selling without license" and
upon conviction Of such crime OF common
and habtual liquor selling without license"
shall be punished by imprisonment In the state
prison for not to exceed three years.
Sec. =. In all prosecutions under the provi-
sions OF this Act. the date OF the last conyic-
tion OF such selling, bartering or disposng of
liquor, shall be deemed the date OF the COM
mission OF the onense OF common and habit
ual liquor selling without license" charged
against such person in the Indictment
Sec 8. This Act shall take effect and be in
force from and after it's passage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
"SOck" Social a Success.

The miniature socks sent out by the
members of the Dorcas Guild to their
many friends returned into the treas
ury on Monday evening, each bearing
it's share of pennies, dimes, and coins
OF other denominations People who
had forgotten their "socks'' at home
or who did not have any paid their
admission atths dQog aad the final re.
suit was one OF the largest gatherings
that the Odd Fellows hall ever had the
pleasure to contain. An abundance
of delicious eatables had been pro-
vided for and the committee having
charge of tho "bureau of distribution 1"
is to be congratulated on tho success.
full manner In which it handled the
large and hungry crowd. A program
was rendered consisting of musical
numbers and last but not least an
amusing and laughable dialogue,
''The Train to Mauro," in which A.
o. Fors berg and Mrs. Geo. W. John
son acted as stars with Fred johnson
as "auxiliary." All who were pres.
ent declared unanimously that the
dialogue was very funny and that the
actors carried out their respective
parts in very entertaining manner.
The net proceeds were about S52 but
as number of socks, delayed 10
transmission, are now coming in this
amount will no doubt be increased to
some extent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
CitV Fathers Meet.

At the meeting OF the city council
Monday evening seventeen bills, ag-
gregating 54l4.85, were allowed. The
salaries of chief and assistant chief of
the fire departme Mt we're fixed at fifty
and twenty 1--WE dollars respectively.
The following persons were appointed
judges of the election to be held April
4: First ward-O. K. Severinson, S.
p. Johnson and J. L. Johnson; Second
ward-C. A, Nelson, T. II. Olson and
M. Mcdonald; Third wsrd-V. E. Law
son, I. G. Olson and n. Shipstead;
Fourth ward-C. G. Selvig, F. E.
Holmberg and c. Freeberg, sr. The
polling places we're fixed as follows:
First ward, Seminary hall; Second
ward, empty store room in south part
of Lewis block; Third ward, Park Ho-
tel; Fourth ward, G. Freeberg's car
penter shop. The mayor was instruct
ed to call q meeting of the charter
commission to discuss and propose any
amendments to the city charter that
may be deemed necessary, as the term
of the commission is about to expire.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Died in California.

Albert Henry Anderson, son of the
late G. U. Anderson of Roseville,
died very suddenly at a hospital At
Los Animas, Cal, last Thursday, Feb.
%. None Of the family were with him
at the time. The remains we're taken
to Hswick for burial in the family
burial lot. No members of the family
live in Roseville now. Among the
members OF the mourning family who
attended the funeral, which occurred
yesterday, we're: Mrs. N. p. Nelson,
OF Esterhazy, N. D.; Alfred Anderson,
of Waubay, S. D.; Oscar Anderson,
of Kerhoven and Miss Mary Walbere
Of Raymond. The deceased, who was
esteemed by all who knew him as q
young man OF exemplary habits, wa,
born Mar. 30, 1878. The bereaved
family have the sympathy Of the com.
mupity In their repeated afaiotions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Change at Steam Laundry.

Again a change has been made at
the Willmar steam laundry. After
having worked together only q short
time, o. A. Ferrirg and ]. W. Collier
diss olved partnership last Monday,
the latter retiring from the business,
thereby leaving the former sole owner
and proprietor. 1t ia understood,
however, that Mr.. Ferriug will have
"silent partner" in the business who
will retain half interest. The steam
laundry has certainly had its share OF
''ups and downs'' since it was con.
ceived and put into operation but it
is to be hoped that Mr.. Ferring and
his silent partner will now succeed in
building the business "up" and keep
ing it there. The field seems both
large and profitable and there is no
apparent reason why such an enter
prise should not be q success in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Collier left
Tuesday morning for Belvidere, ILL.,,
where they will remain, at least for
some time. Mr.. Collier stated moth
ing before his departure regarding
his future pl1ps .-es@<ss22s ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
HrctandeT

WV
Hans Hauge and Jacob Foshager
were county seat visitors last week
Ole Nygaard and Edward Thonvold
went to Colfax Saturday.
Martin Klopp visited friends at
Norway Lake over Sunday.
Edward Hauge went to Willnsr
Saturday for = few days. visit.
The merry jingle OF the sleigh bells
are not heard any more.
J. E. Ramstad has bought team of
horses from S. L. Thorsness.
E. K. Lund of Willmar was looking
after his interests here yesterday.
Miss Jonetts Gordhamer u Staying
with her sister, Mrs. L. Q. TjosvelA,
at WillmAr.
Peder Holmberg and Albert and
Olaf johnson were Willmar visitors
Sunday.
Sam Sampson of Murdoch called
on some of our farmers Wednesday
of last week.
Miss Elsie Shipstead of New Los-
don is engaged to teach . three moaths'
term of school in district "a.
UNCLE ED.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Notice to the Public.

For some time past 1t has been no.
ticed by the Water and Light Com
mission that an exceptionally large
amount of water is being used each
day throughout the city. 1t is evident
that great number of faucets are left
open and the water left to run contin-
ually to prevent the freezing of water
pipes. AS this causes great and un.
necessary additional expense upon the
city and xs the Water and Light Com,
mission do not guarantee and are not
responsible for tho p umbing in the
different buildings, it has therefore
been deemed advisable to hereby give
notice to each and all users of the
City water that all faucets are TO be
Immediately closed alter the drawing
Of water for the use Of the premises
and that oil users OF water are re
quested to use their best efforts to pre-
vent an unnecessary and wilful waste
OF City water. Any wilful violation
of the foregoing request will be fol-
lowed by the shutting of of the sup
ply of water to the person found gull
ty thereof pursuant to ordinance Mum.
Der 81 of the City of Willmar.
Dated February II, 1905.
THE WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WILLMAR.
L. HALVORSON,
President.
A. J. EKANDER,
N. o. NELSON,
2u Secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01

Two important business deals azo
reported from New London. G.. Z.
Krause, since 1880 one OF tho most
energetic business men OF that thr1v-
ing village has sold his businesa, In
Guiding building and lots to Monson
Bros. Another important transfer .
the sale of the Great Northsrn hosel
from T. X. Hasbrouck to Nels Qua3
and I. o. Riuguess. Mr.. Guam Will
have charge If the hostelry, which 70
certain to make It . popular stopping
place for travellers and others. Mr..
Rlngness viii manage tho hotsl baE1
and livery business. .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01

There is an automobile on exhibi-
ton at the Willmar Hardware COM
pany's store which is attracting q
great deal of attention. It is built
according to the most modern plans
and equipped with all needed para
phernilia. The novel part of it is tn at
every article used in. it's construction
is for sale at the hardware store.
Pals, radiator faces, pans, tunnels,
tubs, conductor pipes lanterns etc. ETC.,
have all been utilized in q manner
that shows no little genius on the part
of the constructor who by the way
does not desire to have his identity
known. One exceedingly interesting
feature about the new "auto" is tha,
its tires are punc:ure proof, fac,
which "auto' owners will no doubt
hail with delight.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Chief Bonde honored.

Last S aturda = Chief Of Police Bon
de received present Of an elegant
colonial rocker. The following letter
accompanied the gift:
Mr.. PETER BONDE.
Dear Sir:-The Woman's I'm
provement League desires to extend
to you it's appreciation of the good
and faithful work done by you as park
commissioner. The League feels very
grateful to you for the kind and gen.
erous assistance extended it from time
to time, and as slight token of re.
gard for the many favors the League
asks you to accept this household ar.
t:cle.
Respe ctful1y,
The WOMAN s SIMPROVEA1ENTLEA
By MRS. S. B. QvALE,
President.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Ptumstead the humorist.

Don't forget that Ellsworth Plum
stead, the noted humorist, has been
engaged by the Citizens Lecture
Course committee to give ono OF his
funny "lectures' at the Willmar
opera house on Saturday evening,
March II. That his reputation 10 far
reaching In the fullett sense of the
term is evidenced by the fact that even
the I Battle Greek, Mich. } Moon has
felt itself compelled to talk about
him. It has the following to say:
Mr.. Plumstead 10 an imitator and
character delineator Of fret rank, and
his entire program was q continual
round OF laughter. The first part Of
the program consisted of selections
especially from Riley, given in the
dialects, and we're perfect renditions.
The second part of tho program was
costume, Ezra, IN old farmer, IN old
broken-down actor, and small boy.
These were excellent, especially the
one Of the old actor. The make-ups
we're perfect, and the rendition Of the
selections were dne. The entertain.
ment was treat for Ill Who were
present. *5.s s~<. @#
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
FardjyohI

Feb. q.
George Enblom was in Willmar last
Thursday.
John Lundquist wss Z Willmsr visi-
tor last Wednesday.
Mr.. Jackson OF spieer was here GA
business last Thursday.
A desk phone was put in at tho stals
bank last Wednesday.
Business is somewhat dull nova
days owing to the bad roads.
Jones Bengtson left last Wed dnssday
for Norway Lake, for . visit With
friends.
The auction sale st Nels Normen's
last Tuesday was we'll attended and
everything sold for Z good price.
Miss Anna Enblom, who II teschia8
In town of Fahlun, spent Saturday
and Sunday 1t home.
Esper Norman, who has been at-
tending school in Minneapolis, ~
turned home Friday . week sgo.
A surprise party was rendered Miss
Amsnds Moberg last Tuesday BY Z
number of her friends.
Services were conducted Ut Peter
Norman's place last Wednesday BY
Rsv. J. A. Wagner of Atwater.
Cards are out announcing the mar.
riaRe of Mike Downs aud Miss Janet
Swan, to take place wednesday.
Miss Cederstrom of Watertown re.
turned home last week after Z VISIT
with relatives and friends.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Broman we're on the sick list last
week.
Albert Eablom came up from Min
nespolis last Tuesday for . weeks
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonas Eablom.
A mistake appeared in our last itens
in which it said that tho creamery
paid 20 cents for butter fst for the
month Of January; II should have
read 28 cents.
Ed Nordblom of Lake Elizabeth
spent Saturday and Sunday visiting
with friends. He LEFT Monday morn.
ing for Minnnapolis: accompanied by
Albert Enblom.
An advertisement In the form Of Q
locomotive can be seen In the window
at Kroona & Johnson's hardware
store. 1t is Mr.. Kroona's own mako
and advertises everything for sale By
the drm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
THE ANNUAL MEET
Central Minnesota Luther Colleae
Club Holds Business and
Social Sessions.

The Central Minnesota Luther Col
lege Club held its annual meeting at
the Seminary hall last Wednesday
evening. The attendance was large,
many visitors as we'll as city people
being present. A program consisting
of speeches and mu .ical numbers was
rendered, after which the following
officers we're elected to serve during
the ensuing year: President, Prof.
H. S. Hilleboe; vice president, Rev.
D. c. Jordahl, of Norway Lake; Sec
retary, Magnus Peterson, of Benson;
and treasurer, Jos. f. Estrem, of New
London. An elegant supper wcs
served at the Seminary boarding hall.
This club was organized for the pur-
pose of assisting worthy and deserv-
Ing students in procuring an educa-
tion at Luther College, Decorah,
Iowa. Money is lent to them without
Interest, with the understanding how
ever that such money is to be returned
at some future time whenever the stu
dent finds himself able to do So
Though not compulsory it is the earn
est wish of the club that those who are
assisted in this manner prepare them
selves to enter into the ministry of the
Norwegian Synod church. The so.
ciety has done and is doing a great
deal of good and many young men
have availed themselves of the splen.
did opportunity extended to them.
At present the club has two proteges
attending the college mentioned above
and one attending the Hamline Theo-
logical Seminary at Minneapolis.
The report Of the treasurer shows q
balance in the treasury of about $3.50
and this amount, or part of it, the
club expects to lend to some able
young man willing to work hard and
desirous of obtaining an education,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
( The Osseo Reception.

fne anniversary reception held by
thaOsseo literary society on Monday
evening was one of the most SUCCESS
fulkever hold by that organization.
The members and their invited friends,
numbering about SO, gathered at the
setninsry Hall which had been tas lily
DECORATED In blue aud white, the colors
OF 4he school, and which by the way
hat % many times been the scene OF
gats festivities. The reception was
opened with "Graud March," most
ex9ellent music being furnished by the
Seminary band, after which various
games OF the good old kind were In.
dulged in. When "Plg in the Parlor,"
"Four In the Boat" ''Needle'a Eye"
and = few more :'stand bys" had re-
ceiyed their share of attention the
euests repaired to the boarding hall.
popularly known as the "cracker
box" the place where 80 many SEEM
ingly impossible pieces OF chewing
materisl have been done away with
BY. earnest and persevering students.
Hare splendid rspast was served
bysa committee appointed for the pur-
pose OF looking after the interests of
the inner man and judging by the
beAming countenances Of the guests
and the perceptible shrinkage at the
headquarters OF supplies when the
TIM for adjournment came, ample
justfce was done to the delicious
things served. When this part OF the
eyAning's program had been success
fully carried out, the joyous celebra-
tor resumed their merry making with
renewed vigor and enthusiasm. This
wAt kept up for some time, but as
most Of those present seemed to be
in1iavor Of adjourning at an "early
honr" this was done. All who had
th9privilege of attending the recep-
tion agree that they spent an enjoy
abe evening and the Osseo society
and its members are to be copgratu-
la1ed upon the success which attended
thetr efforts.
The "Osseo" Is society reorgani-
zed FROM year to year by students OF
the Seminary. 1t aims to increase a
love for good literature among the
students and also to increase their
proficiency in public speaking. Only
snoh students are admitted to member
ship as have taken part in at least
one public entertainment and as a
large number of the students are de-
sirous OF becoming members, this acts
a a healthy stimulant towards ia
creising their efforts in the literary
line. The present year has Witnessed
an nal,aotivity. Within the soeietx
and more than 40 me mbers have been
enrolled.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Death of Ole Testad.

Ole Testad died last Saturday after
noon at the residence of Philip Kuntz
in Parsons addition, where he had
been making his home for the last two
years. He was about 43 years old at
the time of death. Death was due to
chronic consumption, deceased having
been afflicted for the past few years
During the last Is months of his earth.
ly existence he was compelled to re-
main in bed great deal of the time.
Medical aid could do nothing but al.
leviate his pains and wnen death final
ly came, it came to put an end to his
earthly sorrows and tribu 'ations.
During his sickness he was kindly
cared for by his mother and sister,
who made their home with him.
The funeral occurred yesterday fore
noon at 1890, Rev. Anderson of the
Synod church officiating. Services
were held at the church, after which
his remains were laid to rest in the
Synod church cemetery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01

Feb. n.
Messrs. Backlund & TAFT shipped
stock again last Saturday.
A great number of people were In
town last Saturday in spite of The bad
roads.
Last Sunday Rev. Waller a..
nounced that there will b = new
Presbyterian church built at Kaad1-
yohi in the near future. It will be q
valuable addition to the town.
1t is very seldom thAt tho robin
comes to announce spring in February,
but this year it did so. Hope thete IN
nothing in store for it in the future to
cause it to rue it's early arrival.
On March l, Mr.. J. Lundquist will
step into the Cody hotel ~ landlord.
Who the landlady will be 10 not yst
generally known. All wish Mr.. Lund-
quist abundant success in his nsw buji-
ness.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
New London Business Chance.

Yesterday deal was consummated
at New London whereby F. E. Mon.
son, who for the past six years has
been travelling for The Mccormick
Harvester Co and The International
Harvester Co., becomes one-third
owner in the firm of Monson Brothers,
lnmber dealers. The new firm has
also branched out into the hardware
line, boying the business of c. E.
Krause, the leading hardware dealer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Bud MjlIer's Case.

The case of state Of Minnesota VS.
3. F. Miller, in which the defendant
was granted a stay Of sentence at the
January term OF court, came up for
consideration Thursday afternoon be-
fore Judge Qsale. Miller was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of 500 and costs,
amounting in all to $237.4S. Attorney
Porter for defendant filed notice OF
appeal to the supreme court and the
reQuired bo I'd.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01

John Skoolheim is making prepara-
tions for the building OF al $500
residence to be erected on the lot I'M
mediately south OF the F. l.. Smith
ice house In the Lakeside addition.
A barn Is under course Of construc-
tion and work on the residence will
be commenced as soon as the frost
departs from the ground. We under
stand that a large number of new
residences will 20 up In Willmar the
coming season.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Masquerade Ball.

The local lodge of Maccabees is
making elaborate arrangements for q
masquerade ball which IL to be given
some time after Easter. II will be
somewhat similar to the one whie b
WAS given q few years ago and which
proved such pronounced success.
Parties desiring to order costumes
may call on Lewis Larson 1T the
general store OF Peterson & Wellin.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-01
Died at New London.

The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Karin Larson, wife of Louis Larson
of New London, reached Willmar
friends on Friday, she passing away
At 7 O'Clock a. m. on that day.
The departed was born at Eoanger,
Halsingland, Sweden, Aug. Is, 1910
Her parents were Peter and Martha
Olson. She was the second child in q
family of six children. In 1853, when
she was thirteen years of ag., the fam
lily emigrated to America. The young
est child and the mother died soon af-
ter their arrival and the family was
scattered, Karin securing a place in q
private family. Her father came to
Minnesota and located at Marine
Mills. On Jan. 10, 1869, the deceased
was married to Louis Larson, one Of
the earliest settlers and best known
citizens of New London village. Six
children we're born to them, four of
which died In infancy. Many years
ago Mrs. Larson suffered q stroke of
paralysis which partially disabled
her. Repeated strokes rendered her
quite helpless, in which condition she
has survived many years. She is
mourned by her husband and two
daughters, Mary c. MRS. T. J. Law
son OF New London) and Carrie. The
latter has managed the household and
nursed her mother through her long
illness: Another near mourner is a
brother, John Olson of Spicer. A
large number of other relatives and a
host of friends mourn with the family
and unite in expression OF sympathy
for the bereaved ones.
The funeral occurred yesterday af'
ternoon. The services were held al
the Lebanon church, which had beer
appropriately decorated and drsped
for the occasion. Rev. Erick Hedeel
read the services and preached the fu
neral sermon, using both the English
and Swedish languages. The church
choir rendered two selections. Tn,
floral offerings we're fine. A very
large concourse of people showed theil
respect for the memory of the departed
by their presence. The remains wer,
Inferred in the Lebanon cemetery. /