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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28

The following article is the second
on General Greene's life before he
was sent to command the army in the
South, and to lead that wonderful
retreat, so graphically described in
the Booklet by Professor Hill.
General Greene was present with
Washington on that memorable cross
ing of the Delaware. Also, he led
his battalions with incredible fury in
the battle of Princeton. The young
Quaker was gaining valuable lessons
in the art of war, and his heart was
being closely knit to his great leader
in an affection that remained un-
shaken even during those later days
when many of Washington's other
generals failed him.
At the battle of Brandywine-
where, we remember, both Lafayette
and Colonel William Polk of Raleigh
were wounded-the former, marching
his men four miles in forty-nine
minutes, Notwithstanding the panic
of the American army, held in check
the entire British force. This con-
duct has been declared worthy of the
veteran armies of Europe.
Appointed quartermaster-general
not long after the battle of German
town, he wonderfully improved this
department of the service.
With Washington he shared the
hardships of Valley Forge.
But virtue and intelligence do not
always meet with prompt reward:
if we lead our pupils to think thus,
we shall do them wrong. The wise
acres who sat in Congress were con-
fdent that they knew better than
Washington and his most intelligent
generals how to win victories and end
the war speedily. Actuated by this
confidence, by their criticisms and
interference, they made Greene's po-
sition as quartermaster-general so
odious to the people that he sent in
his resignation to Congress. In his
letter he so sternly rebuked the con-
duct of that august body that his
dismissal from the army was inn
minent. So near did our country
come to losing the service of this,
the ablest general in our service, next
to Washington. Through the instru-
mentality of the latter, the passions
of Congress were allayed and
Greene's resignation as quarter
master-general was accepted.
When in the autumn of 1880, the
news of Arnold's treason Mortified
the whole country, to Greene fell the
painful duty of presiding over the
court-martial which tried and con-
demned Andre. Washington, at this
time, had left Greene in command
of the army while he had gone ON
business to Hartford.
After this deplorable treason, West
Point fell to his command, but he had |
scarcely entered upon his duties be-
fore he was called to the South to
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
TEACHERS READING COURSE.

Conducted by MISS ADA W. WoMBLE, Raj
eigh, NJ. c., to whom all correspondence re-
.garding the Course should be addressed.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
Al o M C
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY,
Sections Favorable to the
Location Of Farmers.

The farmer who is not satisfied with
the prices he is obtaining for his pro-
ducts; who desires an greeable change
of climate, or who is anxious to obtain
home at low cost, should buy farm
in the vicinity of some busy n1anufactur-
ing center of the South, where farming
products are the highest, the prices of
land the lowest, and climate and sur
roundings the most agreeable.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
EImwood Nurseries,

aAlfalfa bacteria soil, from fve-year old
field, at $l.O0 per LOG pounds t. o. b. M1dlo-
THAN.
Also Splendid Strawberry Plants of ear
Iest, medium and latest varieties at so cents
per 100, $500 per 1000.
Fruit, Shade, Ornamental Trees and
Plants after November 1st. Catalogue on
application. Address
j. B. WATKINS & BRO. HausbOro, Va.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
SPECIAL RATES TO
Washington, DC.
BY
S. RAILWAY
On account of the Presidents In
augration,
MARCH 4TH,

The Seaboard announces a rate of
one fare, plus 25 cents, from all
points on its line to Washington and
return. Tickets will be sold March
2nd-3rd, final limit March Sth, with
the privilege of extension to March
18th upon payment of fee of one dol
lar. For military companies and
brass bands. one cent per mile per
capita for 25 or more on one ticket.
We have
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE

from principal points in North Car
olina without change to Washington,
trains consisting of vestibuled day
coaches. dining and sleeping cars.
For further information as to
rates, schedules and timetables, ap-
Aply to
CHAS. III. GATTIS.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Raleigh, N. G.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Death Relieve, Sufferer.

George a. Tsit, Oldest SON Of Mr..
and Mrs. Adam Tait, died st his home
near Diamond Lake last Friday even.
Ing at 10 o'clock. Death Vas due to
cancer OF the face with which he had
been afflicted for the past five years.
During that time he sought medical
aid from doctors and specialists in
d f'erent parts of the country and all
that science and medical skill knows
OF was employed In fighting his dis
ease but all without avail. He stead
lily grew worse and after . long and
patient period Of sickness and suffer-
ing he was finally claimed by that
ruthless destroyer, Death.
The funeral was held sund ay AFTER
noon at 2 O'Clock from the house,
Father Malloy of Wilimsr officiating.
The remains were laid to rest in the
Oakside cemetery, In Harrison.
George II. TAFT was born At Diamond
Lake on Jan.3l, 1871, and he was thus
at the time of death 81 years, months
and 81 days old. He leaves to mourn
his death q wife, two children, father
and mother, four sisters-Mrs. M. A.
Wheeler, Mrs. M. W. Ferguson,
Misses Jessie and Margaret TAFT, two
brothers-Wslter and william, oil OF
Diamond Lake, besides large mum.
Der OF other relatives and friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Clothing Company Incorporates.

Clothing Company Incorporates.
The G. o. Sand Clothing Company
will hereafter be known as the Gilbert
0. Sand Co., the new corporation hav-
ing filed its articles Of Incorporation
with the secretary Of state last Mon
day. G. O. Sand, Mrs. Alexandra
Sand and A. w. Benson, of Minnea-
polls are the incorporators and board
of directors. The capitalization of
the new concern is $4,000 As it 10 .
close corporation no stock will be Of
fered for sale to the public. Mr.. Sand
is president and treasurer of the COM
pany and the Offices Of vice president
and secretary are filed by Mr.. A. W.
Benson. The new company will deal
in clothing and gents furnishings -
heretofore and Mr.. Sand will continue
in full control of the business.
Mr.. Sand has now been in business
in the Gilger block for nearly four
years and during that time he has
forged his way to the front in the com.
mercial life of the city thru his pro-
gressive business methods and his fair
and honest dealings with the general
public. He has l9 years experience in
the clothing trade and with him st the
head the future of the new concern 10
assured without : doubt - 80
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Pastor browns in Lake Ripley

Rev. F. r. S. Morgan, pastor. of
the Christian church at Litchfield, was
drowned In Lake Ripley, near that
village, on Monday OF last week short
" before noon, while out rowing in .
small hunting boat. One J. E. Up
ham, who was on the shore, saw him
sink but was unable TO reach him In
time. His body WAS found Wednesday,
noon floating in the water about $50
yards from shore. s.-.,l.
How the accident happened no one
knows. Judging from the fact that
one of the oars was found some dis
tauoe from the boat, it is possible that
be lost it and that he fell out in try
ing to pick it up.
Rsv. Morgan had just been called
- pastor Of the Christian church. He
preached his first and last sermon in
that church on the Sunday preceding
his death. He was SO years old and
married. His wife, who WAS to join
him In about Z week, was at the time
visiting with relatives in Wisconsin,
and naturally the news of her hus-
bands tragic and untimely end WAS .
great shock to her.
The funeral was held on Thursday,
and the remAins we're shipped to Union
Center, Wis.,, for interment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Visiting With Stockholders.

Col. F. ). Sibley, Of Tucson, Ari-
zona, secretary and manager of the
Copper Creek Mining Co., is in the
city calling on the numerous stock
holders of the company and incident
silly 1nteresting others in the property.
Mr.. Sibley feels that holders of
stock have reasons for congratulation.
The company commenced operations
two years ago, and today they are
busy putting up machinery with . ca
pacity of 100 tons of ore per day.
While they have paid dividends on
preferred stock for over . year, 1t
this rate Mr.. Sibley feels that it is
only q matter OF months before they
will be able to pay dividends on COM
mon stock as we'll.
The company at the present time ia
selling stock for the purpose of put
ting up machine shops, buying an
automobile truck for hauling ore, and
other incidentals necessary In the
equipment of the mine. After this has
been done the selling of stock will be
discontinued and additional equip
mont will be added from the proceeds
of the mine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
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! Mr.. and Mrs. Hat!estad have gone
to Minneapolis to visit relatives.
= Miss Minnie Christian son of New
London is visiting with Miss Hanna
Stene.
Miss Minnie Qvale OF Willmar il
visiting with the family of Gunder
Swenson.
Rev. Halvorson of LoDg Lake con-
Quoted services at the Hauge church
last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Negaard has returned
to .Gunder swenson's place, after a
shcrt stay in Kerkhoven.
Miss Carrie Arneson returned last
week from Kerkhoven, where she has
been staying for few weeks.
p Mr.. and Mira. G. Stene spent last
Sunday with the families of Gunder
Pederson and L. o. Blom of Mamre.
Julius and Hilda Skaalerud enter.
tanned q large party Of young people
at their home last Saturday evening.
A good time 10 reported.
Mr.. Pagel of Harrison and A. j.
Ekander Of Willmar have been going
thru this country in the interest of the
Huber thre shing machine. But this
locality is already we'll supplied with
threshing rigs. Gunder Swenson pur.
chased new rig last year, and bis
perfect and satisfactory work speaks
we'll for his holding the Same territory
and more.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Picnic Tomorrow,

The members of the Presby terian
Sunday School will participate in
their 1nDnal picnic tomorrow and ii
the day ts an ideal one there will un.
doubtedly be large attendance OF
both children and older members.
They will gather at the church and
march at 9:30 to~the picnic grounds,
just across Foot Lake bridge, on the
island. Arrangements haye been
made for plenty of amusement for the
children, including a ride during the
afternoon on the launch "Varuna."
Parents Of the children and friends
OF the school who wish to leave the
city in time for dinner will be taken
across on the launch at l2 O'Clock.
The launch will leave the Costello
landing Ut that hour.
Should rain interfere with the picnic
plans on Thursday it will be postponed
until the following day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
FIRE At GlE:NW0OD | '
Big Blaze in That Village in Which
l. N. Landing and Others SUI, .
fer Severe Injuries.

Ia the el5 600 6re at Glenwood last
Friday night In which six buildings
were destroyed, L. M. Landing was
among the citizens of that place who
suffered more or less on account of
the visit Of the fire 6end.
Mr.. Landing occupied one OF the
buildings a. confectionery sud
restaurant and was able to save most
OF his stock, but In the removing of
his goods from the burning building
be had one of his hands badly burned.
He is also suffering from hood poison
In the other and was obliged to under
go an operation.
Mr.. Landings many Wtllmar friends
will deeply sympathize with him In
his misfortune. He had only recently
opened his place of business and had
very fine quarters. He WAS located
on the first floor of the Andrews build
ing, which We understand was occu-
pied in one part by Andrews as q
photograph gallery and in which
latter place the fire originated.
A letter received from Mrs. Land
Ing Monday by her parents in this
city gives = very meager account OF
the unfortunate affair. It 10 learned
thru the reports to the daily papers
that two men fell thru the roof of one
Of the burning buildings and we're
badly Injured. One of these, who is
= Minneapolis chimney sweep, was
not expected to live
The building occupied d by the Glen
wood Spring Water Company was
saved by the arrival OF the fire depart
ment from Sedan, which used its chem
ical engine to good effect. A. Eliason,
formerly of Willmar, suffered the loss
of his cigar factory.
The buildings burned were az fol:
lows: Andrews building, s. K. Saith
er's drug store, A. Eltason's cigar
factory, John Ames' furniture store,
M. A. Krapes' bakery and restaurant
and Mrs. A. Lenartsen's residence.
The latter was valued at 81, 800 and 10
total loss.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Fahlun

Mrs. Carl Williams left today Mon.
day. for Minneapolis.
The farmers are rejoicing over the
fine weather for hsying.
Richard Carlson 10 at present stay.
ing at c. r. Holm's place.
Hjslmar Ltngren is doing carpenter
work for Rev. J. o. Lundberg.
Haying is about finished and cutting
barley IL the order of the day.
Martin Mattson of Tripolis visited
at A. Lundin's place Sunday . week
ago.
DR.. W. E. Mclaughlin of Willmar
called At Gust Williamson's home las,
Tuesday. >s~
Miss Edna Norstrom has returned
from Minneapolis, where she has been
staying for some time.
Miss Alma Lundiu has returned
from Willmsr, where she has learned
the dressmsking> trade.
The Ladies Aid society of the Svea
Lutheran church met at Aug. Sved.
berg's place last Thursday. >..-- ,.. =:
A number of people from this towu
attended the meeting of the Y. P. 8.
at Svea last Friday evening.
Corn is behind the season 30 far,
but If favorable weather prevails /,
may yet brace up and produce . good
crop.
Farm hands are 1T present very
scarce, and tho prophecy of Poe IL
that they will remain so during the
summer.
Come and take = pleasure ride on
the steam or ssil boat on Big Kandi.
yohi lake. It makes round trips every
Sunday.
Clarence Lindblad, who has been
staying at John Lindblad's place dur
ing the latter's visit in North Dakots,
is back again.
Victor E. Knutson, who has been
employed in . law Office In St. Paul
for some time, has returned home to
assist with the farm work during the
busy season.
The outlook for a good crop this
year is gradually growing brighter,
and with q continuance of tho fine
weather We have been enjoying for
some time We shall harvest one OF the
best crops we have had for years.
Baseball enthusiasm 10 growing In
this town. A scrub game was played
last Sunday, and next Sunday . game
will be played with Lake Lillian. Our
FshluR boys know how to handle the
ball, and will undoubtedly give their
opponents q good practice.
Dor
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
EdwaTds'

July ZOs
Theodore Lindell is working for A..
J. Aultman.
G. W. Hutton shipped two carloads
OF hay to Minneapolis last week.
Misses Gertie strootman and Martins
Johnson are home for their vacation
Mrs. Ella Emerson of Willmar vis-
tied at Charles Johnson's home over
Sunday.
Misses Annie Torkelson and Esther
Lied visited at Neill Strootman's .
place last Tuesday. - =:
1t would be . good plan to NOW the
weeds along the roads while the now
ers are In use. Grass will grow there
next year If this is done now.
The crops are looking fine, and the
owners OF threshing machines are get
ting their > rigs overhauled and re-
paired in anticipation of good run
We have been informed that Bad
Water lake will be drained. Thia will
be . great Improvement to Raymond
and . great benefit to the farmers liv
Ing near the lake. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Rose1ard

July "a.
Frank Lindquist will run a new
Mccormick binder this season.
Chas. Ostmau has had the misfor-
tune to lose two good horses lately.
Henry Buurman and his brother
John, were Roselsnd visitors Sunday.
Conditions for the growing crops
are excellent, for which We al are
thankful.
There was good-sized social
gathering at a. o. Rer strom1 place
last Sunday.
Willie Liudquist left for Raymond
Sunday, from which place he will pro.
ceed to North Dakota to take in the
threshing season.
Baseball enthusiasm 10 tagging,
the boys are no doubt putting their
muscular force into more useful
channels at present. 81.
Albert Lindquist 10 home from Ray.
mond, and will now proceed to put his
threshing RIG, In first-class shape to
take care Of good portion Of the
bumper crop expected this fail.
~ @S4 -. 3. ,-.% -: ~ . a. MIKE.
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!, ~ 80 =. - July 25.'
Z The Young Ladies Society of the
Lutheran church will be entertained
next Friday afternoon by Misses
Nettie and Dora Johnson at their
home. All are welcome. .. -
Mrs. John Holmberg has sold. her
farm to August Lundquist and intends
to move to Willmar, where she already
has procured for herself nice home
We dislike to see the family move
away. =:s'' E.-.s$. L i .%ass# VIII film
II the ditching machine would con:
tinue it's work clear down to the lake
the road down to Kandiyohi wouli
b greatly improved, besides ther,
would be many tracts Of low land thu,
would make drst-class meadow.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Popular Willmar People Wed.

Isaac sJorstad and Miss Bessie Hyer
wore united ID marriage last Thurs:
day evening at 6 O'Clock ct the resi-.
dence Of the groom . parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. L. Jorstad, In the First ward.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
E. E. Gynild and was Witnessed by
only few intimate friends and rela-
tives of the contracting parties.
Following the ceremony q wedding
supper was served. The newly-wedded
couple left for Minneapolis on the
evening train for few days stay.
They returned on Sunday evening and
have already gone into housekeeping
in the r. T. Hyer residence In the
FIRST ward.
Both of the contrsctil G parties are
we'll and favorably known in this city.
Mr.. Jorstad is the youngest son OF
MIR. and Mrs. s. L. Jorstad. old and
respected residents of Willmar. For
the past two. years he has been en-
ployed as clerk at the local Great
Northern Office and he has won for
himself large number of friends there
by his genial disposition and exemplary
conduct. The bride of his choice ID
the Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mre.
R. T. Hyer, who were residents OF
Willmar up to last winter, when they
removed to Red Lodge, Montana.
The TRIBUNE desires to join the
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Jorstad
in wishing them long, happy and
prosperous married life.i
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
STRUCK 5 | u. ; !. l BY } ! TRAIN 4
Women Narrowly Escape Death
While Crossing Tracks in Rig.
= Horse Fatally Injured. !. T.

Mrs. s. f. n sgberg and her .dauqh.
ter'tn law, Mrs. Mary Hogberg, Of
town of Kandiyohi, had narro ]
escape from death or at least from rs.
ceiving serious irjuries last Thurs,
day afternoon about 1 O'Clock. They
we're crossing the Great Northern
railroad tracks Immediately west ot
the Farmers Elev ator In = buggy and
did not notice the approach Of an en-,
gtne showing caboose ahead Of It.
Without q moments warning and be-
tore those In the vehicle realized what
had happened the cahoose struck the
horse on the left eide in the back,
knocked him down and dragged both
him as we'll as the rest Of the rig 4
distance of abo ut ten feet. Fortunate.
~ the buggy was not overturned and
neither it nor either OF the occupants
was damaged in the least. With the
poor animal who took the heavies,
part of the collision it was different,
however. An examination revealed
that its backbone had been broken
right above the region of the kidneys
and after few minutes suffering II
was shot and killed by Veterinary
Surgeon P. Nelson. The other horse
wss not injured.
Chief OF Police Bonde, who witness.
ed the accident, says that the train
was coming quite rapidly and that the
bell was not rung for the crossing as
It should have been. The occupants
of the buggy were given no warnin 6
until the train was within 30 feet o1
them. Then the engineer. blew the
whistle, the left hand horse SHE'D at
the noise and turned from the track
but he was unable to get out OF the
way in time.
Naturally both Mrs. Hogbere and
her daughter-in.law were badly fright
ened. Especially was this true Of Mrs.
Hogberg, who an is old and gray.
haired lady of q somewhat nervous
temperament. 1t is said that she ia
still suffering from the effects of the
shock, but it 10 not thought that any
serious consequences will result.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Improve Foot Lake.

A most commend able movement and
one In which all of our citizens should
be interested 10 the bettering of con-
ditions regarding Foot Lake. While
the lake is 1T its high water mark
prompt. action should be taken in the
building of dam at the outlet, 80 as
not to allow the water to recede and
thus result In the same unhealthy con-
dition % has been the case for some
time past. II the proper steps are
taken this body OF water can be made
one OF the incest little pleasure resorts
In the state. We should not only i'm
prove the lake :tself, but also its
shores. We would suggest that our
business men take up the matter at
once.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Tournament at Atwater.

Members OF the Willmar gun club
were In Atwater last Wednesday In
attendance at = shooting tournament
given under the auspices of the Atwa-
ter club. Representatives were also
present from clubs in the twin cities,
Olivia, Appleton and HAlloway. The
Willmar men who participated were
and A. o. Bryant.
In the team shoot between the Atwa-
ter and Willmar clubs Atwater was
the winner by twelve birds. This
gives Atwater the championship a.
between the two teams. Willmar has
challenged Atwater for another match
and the challenge has been accepted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26

:. The Great Northern will run q
special train from Benson to Spicer
next Sunday, leaving Benson at 1870
= m. and arriving here ct $50. The
train will stop at al intermediate
points. The fare from here will be
50cents for the round trip. Among
the attr actions for the day is ball
game between the Litch6eld and BEN
son teams. The special will leave
Spicer in the evening at $50. :. :.>< A..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26

Carl Anderson went to Minneapolis
Saturday to attend the seventh annual
convention of the American Associa
tion of Opticians, which convened in
that city Monday for four days ses-
sion. He was accompanied by his
niece, Miss Esther Anderson, who will
be the guest Of Mime spolis friends
for about two weeks. S.. I'll
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
Death from Consumption.

Mrs. Hans Rude died at her home
near Priam last Monday evening
about 8 'clock. Death was due to
consumption, with which deceased had
been afflicted for about two years.
Mrs. Rude was about 40 years OF age
ct the time of death. The funeral
takes place this afternoon, Rev. Gy-
mild officiating. Inter ment will be
made in the Lutheran Free church
cemetery. j
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-26
StyIe. is Chief.

The many friends of J. Fl. Styles
will be glad to learn of his deserved
promotion to the position of chief
train dispatcher At this point for the
Great Northern. He succeeds A. M.
Devereli, who leaves the service of
the company at Willmar. By this
change w. q. McCune takes Styles
place as assistant dispatcher and the
normer IL succeeded by Mr.. Davis. :