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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
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OBITUARY. I

ESS Mrs. Olo Nelson died ct her home
tn town OF Whitefeld, Thursday morn.
Inc. Death, which was due to old
AGE, was somewhat hastened by a
light stroke Of paralysis which de-
ceased uttered about q week before
the demise occurred. .z: n. /. %:.= sz=@.=> J.
Tho funeral took place Sunday
forenoon. :Brief services were held at
the. house, after which the funeral
sermon was preached at the Syea
Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. J.. O.
L.undherg officiating. The interment
vas made ia the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Ole Nelson was born in HOrley,
Sweden, April q, 1921, and she was
uhus at the time of her death 81 yea s
and seven days of age. In 1854 she
Was married to Ole Nelson and on
March rs last year, the aged couple
enjoyed the distinction of celebratirg g
their golden wedding. In 1871 they
arrived In this country and settled. Ia
sWhitefield, i. where the hus bsnd still
resides. Those besides the husband
Who sre left to mourn the death Of q
kind and loving mother are N. o.
Nelson, OF this city, Swan o.. at pres
entresiding in the state of Washing
ton, Ole of Hallock, Andrew and
Peter, and Mrs. Ernst Swenson, Of
Whiteheld. All were present at the
funeral except Swan o., who was un-
able to reach here in time for the
Ohaeq quies.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
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Another OF the pioneers OF this town
has lsid down life's burden and gone
to his eternal rest John Magnuson
Challberg died very suddenly satur-
day afternoon, while alone out in the
woodshed. He had eaten . hearty
dinner, and seemed In his usual heslth
that day, so that none expected his
demise. His health has, however,
been failing for several years, on &C
count OF old sge. Dr.. Frost, who was
out to view the body, said q blood
vessel had burst in the brain, and
death had been instantaneous. Mr..
Challbetg came here in 1869 and took
q Homestead claim; He was Q hard
worker, . peaceful neignbor, and lived
according to the Christian ,enets. He
had been member of the Lutheran
church since 1876, He attained the
ripe old sge of 70 years. The funeral
occurred Tuesday Ut the church, and
he was laid to rest by the side of his
wife, who died . little over \ year ago.
he leaves two sons, Charles and Frank,
who live on the old homestea ad :. On
Tuesday, May Is, the Pacific District
of the Minnesota Conference will hold
q mission meeting in the Lutheran
church. The opening sermon will be
preached by the president of the con-
ference at $3.50 p. m. on Tuesday. On
Wednesday there will be interesting
sermons in the forenoon, discussion
on an important subject In the after
noon, and preaching in the evening,
also On Thursday forenoon. All who
understand the Swedish tongue are
cordially invited to attend. Tuesday
evening one of the ministers will
preach at the schoolhouse ia Kandi-
yohi. 80. The church was filled to the
last seat last Sunday by an attentive
audience Witnessing the confirmation
ceremonies. The 16 young people
we're first examined as to their knowl-
edge in the Christian doctrine, and
then they we're confirmed by confess.
ing their faith, by giving their Chris
tian VOWS, and laying on hands by the
pastor,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

son Albert OF Fahlun visited at s.
stenberg's home on Wednesday and
Thursday OF last week. !. .*.s. G. "A. Pc
terson is building the house for ohm
Norine. The work is progressing rap
idly. .Albin Stenberg and Emma
'Norine drove to Harrison Sunday to
visit friends. -. The auction sale at
Rev. Nilson's last Wednesday was
no. as we'll attended as it would have
been had the roads and weather been
more favorable, but sales went fairly
we'll. 49,. Merchant Engberg and but.
termaker johnson now have guitars,
and we expect Buttertown to be ;ome
q musical place. If Miller Peterson
joins them We shall have q. trio, and
may expect some in eresting concerts.
-. Rev: Nilson aud family left here
Thursday for their new home at Brain.
erd, where Nilsson has taken charge of
the Swedish Baptist church. .... Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Larson report the ar
rival of q son. on Thursday of last
week .. E. johnson, who has been
staying at Anton Larson's place for
nearly year, started for Norway
Saturday.. PEN.
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lake Elizabeth

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A supply Of butter tubs for our
creamery WAS hauled out from Atwater
Saturday ...E NJ. Nearhaugen, rep
resenting the Creamery Package Mgr.
Co. Of Minneapolis, called at, our
creamery last week. -. NJ. E. Jackson
has been to North Dakota and taken
9 claim on which to start rancho &. !.
Several from here attended the League
meeting in Dist No. So Friday even
ing, in spite OF the bad roads. We
learn that they were we'll pleased with
the long and varied program Fred
Stenberg, who has been At his old
home here fora week, suffering from
: serious illness, has improved SO
much that last Saturday hewas able
to start for Aberdeen, s. Dsk,, for. q
visit with his brother Charles. He in-
tends 70 return BY way Of the cities,
whore he will look af.er some calico
III airs. Z '',. Ellen Norin6 has moved
from Geo. Bowman y . Frank Olson's
inz zGsnnsssse, n Go. Andorson and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

Mrs. Joseph Emerson arrived here
last Friday, after years absence 1T
Springdale, Ark, where she had gone
with the family Of. her son-in law j.
w. Haring, Of Ransom, N. D. Mrs:
Emerson will remain In the city for
some time to visit with relatives and
friends. It may be news to a number
OF Willmur people that Mr.. Haring
passed away the 18th Of last August,
being taken III with diphtheria while
on : trip to the old Dakota home.
The demise occurred In q hospital at
Lidgerwood, N. d. Mr.. Haring was
. resident Of the town of Edwards
shout 20 years ago and was quite we'll
known 70 tho old settlers Of the coun;
81. Ho removed 70 Arkansas on ac-
count Of biz falling hsslth. u.
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9!unbuTg

~ = - : May 8. .
Miss Alma Berg visited with Miss
Jennie Wig Sunday. .Tinius Thor
son met with . serious accident last
Sunday evening, while training colt
for horseback riding. The colt threw
him of against the side of the barn,
dtslocating shoulder joint. DR..
Ridgeway of Belgrade was called and
sst the joint, and the patient is doing
as we'll - can bs expected :. Ole Ras-
muson had the misfortune of cutting
deep cash In his knee while telling
trees. 1t 10 quite = serious wound.
He 10 now in Brooten under the care
of DR.. Leech... Mrs. J. Iverson is on
the sick list. DR.. Leesh was called
out there last Tuesday. Her dauga-
ter Julia has returned from Brooten,
where she has beed dressmaking for
the last two months. :. Mrs. o. Olson
OF Artichoke Lake is visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. o. Wig.
: j ~. KELLEY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Musicale Saturday Evening.

A musicale will be given on Satur-
day evening Of this week at the A. F..
Hanscom home for the benefit OF the
Boys Brigade of the Junior c. E So
{ tiety of the Presbyterian church. The
program will begin at s O'Clock and
au admission price of ten cents will be
charged. The boys will be assisted in
the program by other: talent in the
city and arrangements are being made
for very pleasant entertainment. =
The Boys Brigade now has q mem
bership Of nearly twenty. Every
Wednesday and Saturday drills are
held under the supervision of Miss
Mabel Williams, the Junior superin-
tendent, and under her able instruc-
tiOn the little fellows are becoming
quite proficient in their work. They
sre now desirous of securing uniforms
and hope to be able to realize enough
to not only pay for the uniforms but
also for cabinets for their guns.
Tickets for the musicale are being
sold by the members of the Brigade,
who are hopeful OF good patronage
on Saturday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Willmar Men Incorporate.

Articles of Incorporation have been
fled with the secretary of state for q
couple of corporations whose princi-
pal place of business will be Willmar.
They are the Farmers Lumber. Co.
and the Dakota Development Co: The
board Of directors which will have
control of the affairs of both compan-
les is composed of three OF our promi-
nent business mend. N. Tallmap,
Andrew Larson: and Mayor S. b.
Qvale. Mr.'Tallman is the president
and treasurer and Mr. Qvale the vice
president and secretary. The amount
OF the capital stock of each corpora.
tion is 500 900. :: ~,
The above organizations have for
their m ain object the development Of
townsites thruout North Dakota, ia
>Gavslier, Rolette,, Bot 86n.
*ry and Ward counties. Mi. Qvale
informs US that several new townsSwtll
be built on Crest Northern extensions
and that twelve banks will be opened
for business. The territory. covered
Is In . rich farming country and ex-
ceptional opportunities are offered for
many business enterprises. About
twenty new towns will be located on
the different extensions of the Great
Northern railway, whose contract
calls for the completion of the road
building the first OF August.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Married at Grand Forks.

Cards have been received by Will
mar friends announcing the marriage
at Grand Forks, N. D., of two we'll.
known young people formerly of this
county. The principals in the happy
event were Miss Tlllie Embertson, Of
Grue, and Mr.. Thomas Murray, son
OF John Murray, Of Kandiyo Obi, and
the marriage was solemnized last
Wednesday. The bridal pair will be
ut home at Grand Forks after May Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray have many
friends here who will extend heartiest
congratulations. The bride was an
empioye at the photograph gallery of
Baklnnd & Jansrud for, about three
years and It was only amonth ago that
she left for the North Dakota city
from whence came the news that oc-
casloned the happy surprise to her
friends. -
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May 9.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Olson visited
at G. Reeds place Sunday. ..... Gust
johnson of Willmar is visiting with
his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Morrow. =. I.
Mrs. c.. W. Hutton, who has been sick
for some time, is slowly improving. -.
Carl Remmel came up from Atwater
the first of the week to look after his
real estate here. 90. A. Isaacson
has nearly completed his new barn :. :.
Miss Gertie Strootman hos returned
to Willmar, after visit to the par.
entail homo "A social hop at John
Harman' place was enjoyed by thu
young folks Saturday evening. $500.
The farmers have commenced plant.
ing corn, but had to postpone it until
better weather ). The Priam Mudhens
crossed bats with the Raymond team
on the latter's ground Sunday, re-
sulting in score of 16 to 3 in favor
of Raymond.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Quiet Home Weddinq.

A quiet home wedding was solem-
nized last Saturday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Anna Lindahl on Fifth
street, when her son Andrew was
united in marriage to Miss Tilda
Hoglund. Rev. G. Peterson tied the.
nuptial knot In the presence of q few.
relatives and intimate friends, after
which wedding supper was served
by Mrs. Lindahi. The newly married
couple will make this city their future
home, where Mr.. Lindahl Is employed
at the Wtllmar brick yards. They
have the good wishes of their many
friends for long and happy married
life. ~ *#s$ ~. - -. :
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Atwater Weddina.

A very pretty wedding occurred last
Monday forenoon at Atwater, when
E: A. Berg, q general merchant OF
Rushford, was united In marriage to
Miss Edna Croker, of Minneapolis.
The ceremony took place at the c. l..
Anderson home, the bride being q
niece of Mrs. Anderson. Rev. Wae-
ner was the officiating Clergyman and
performed the ceremony in the pres
ence of only near relatives and few
intimate friends of the bridal pair.
The bride was attended by little Anna
Anderson: After wedding dinner
the happy couple departed on the af
ternoon train to take up their resi-
dence at Rushford, where the groom
Is enjoying q prosperous business.
Both the bride and groom are
popular among q large number of
friends and are held in high esteem.
The bride is q daughter of L. E.
Croker, of Minneapolis, and was
formerly asresident of Atwater. MIR.
Berg's folks are residents of La
Crosse, Wis. The best wishes of all
their Kandiyohi county friends will
be extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Berg In
their new relationship. S5: * 4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Gave Splendid Concert.

Thru an oversight our writeup of
the concert given ut the M. E. church
Wednesday evening, April 26, was
omitted from our last weeks issue.
The concert was the. best OF it's kind
ever given here by home talent and it
was listened to with much pleasure
on the part OF large and appreciative
audience. A vocal duet, "Hark!
aark! My Soul' by Mesdames Cairns
and Gondret, vocal solo, "Emm an
uel" by Mrs. Cairns and Mascs gnl's
''1ntermezz0 to Cavaleria Rusticana"
by F. B. Treat, violinist, were espec-
tally beautiful and the piano selection,
Beethoven's "Sonate Path hatique," I" by
Miss E. D. Dahlheim, and ''Erinner-
ung an Amerika" played by Messrs.
Hanson, Treat and Miss Dahlheim
were also worthy of special mention.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
HTc:tander
1oS00Aooeoo~
May 8.

49, M6y o.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Syn
cd church has decided to celebrate the
Fourth of July st the parsonage. ...
Miss Emma Bengtson is working for
o. A. K opp. MIR. Westberg of
Kerkhoyen> did some mason work for
E. Hauge Saturday. The Y. p. S.
will meet at A. Gordhamer's plsce on
May 2l. ;. Mr.. and Mrs. D. FREEZER
icksQn Of DeGraff visited at the G. O.
Hough home Sunday of last week. :.
Flashlight rhotog Apply is the latest
on the Arctapder Central. ...... Miss
Emma Soil has gone to Browns Val
ley for several weeks stay. .. The
school in Dist No. Sc is working up
a program to be given In the near fu-
ture. Miss Math1lda Ramstad is the
teacher, which gives assurance that
the entertainment will be success. :.
Edward Reigs.ad & Co. drilled we'll
for M. Aasen recently. A fine flow of
water was obta ned at depth Of less
than 100 feet. "A bouncing baby girl
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Roisum last week. John forgot
those Havanas that his friends were
waiting for. Ole Stene repaired
we'll for S. A. Syverson last week.
Miss Annie Ytterboe passed away at
four o'clock Friday morning of last
week: She bad been s:.naflaf!ering :.afla from.
cancer for several years, and of late.
had to cit in chair night and day,
so death came as q relief to her. The
funeral will take place Wednesday
from the East Norway Lake church.
The parents and two brothers, Peter
and Gunder, survive to mourn the loss
of q loving daughter and sister.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. S. A. Syverson on Thursday af-
ternoon, May 49, ...,. Things are get
ting along nicely for some of the
young element On our line, and the
prospects are that wedding bells will
let their chimes be heard in the very
near future. UNCLE Ed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

. The executive committee OF the Kan
diyohi County Old Settlers Associa-.
uon met at the Tribune Office last Sat-
urday afternoon. Present, 4. n:
Sperry, c. A. Birch, Harold Swenson
and A, o. Forsberg. Mr.. Swenson
brought . cordial Invitation from the
citizens Of New London to have the
next annual meeting held there. The
Invitation Vas unanimously accepted.
The date for the meeting will be Tues.
day, June 20. A good program will
be prepared, And knowing the
reputation of the New London people
for entertaining, We have no hesita-
tion In predicting . very enjoyable
meeting, The program will be pub
li1hed Ii the county papers rs soon
% It has besn completed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Called as Pastor.

At meeting held recently by the
board OF trustees of the Lamberton
Orphans Home at Lamberton: it was
decided to call Rev. E. f. Gynild 40
pastor of the institution together with
the Eagle Lake congregation. e.
A building with rooms for fifty chill
dren Is to be erected this summer on
the newly bought farm near Willmar,
and 2 building for the old peoples
home to be erected next summer.
+: The plans drawn by the architects,
,Albon & Fisher, will be approved
with those changes which the building
COMMITTEES and the Sister Superior
might find necessary. ,.s> s@,>f,:: 4 =!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Change in Ownership.

One of the biggest transfers of real
estate property which haye appeared
on record in this city for some time
was recorded last Saturday, when the
large brick business building known
as the "Big Store" passed into the
hands of Mr.. F., G. Handy, of the
Bank OF Willmar. The property
which has for number of years been
owned by Messrs. Paul H. Roise and
Albert c. Johnson, was disposed of
tn the new owner at a consideration OF
s14. 500. The building is at present
occupied by the Page-Lindquist Co., !,
whose lease does not expire for three
years and who will continue ia busi-
ness at this 'well-known place. -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
''PiSsins Graves. other Victim.

ST. James Hackerson, who has been 4 I
familiar figure shout town for mum.
Der OF years past, was arrested Mon
day by Chief Of Police Bonde on the
charge OF having sold intoxicating
liquor without "being q licensed drug
gist, and In less quantity than flve
gallons. :" The one 10 whom the liu-
nor had been sold Is FOrdie Marshall
and the transaction took place last
Sunday. The preliminary hearing
was held before Judge Muller M Onday
afternoon at . special term of NUM-
cipal courtiand a. number OF interest
ed spectators were present to listen to
the details OF the sad affair. County
Atty. Q!terness appeared for the state
and HackersOn acted in the cspacity
Of council for the defense, altho by so
doing he came dangerously near. to
establishing another case 4 against
himself by the manuer in which he
questioned the witness for the state
Among other things which he asked
was "where the witness was In the
habit of getting hia liquor,'' to which
Fordie replied: "W+tl ] got it once
S0AOA ~ - VIZ yOu. 1sc8AAou6 eu6G u6
was navigating In pretty unsafe
waters Jim decided to abandon his
career as lawyer for the defense and
he forthwith Terminated the cross ex.
animation: It developed during the
taking of the evidence that Fordie had
paid Jim Is cents, for which he Jim J
secured pint of whiskey which was
later turned over to Fordie thru the
medium OF the Park Cafe porch, where
Jim left it. Jim tried to bring out
that he had nothing to do with the
transaction and that he furthermore
had refused to act ss middle man
between the retailer (?) and consumer,
but he failed to bring sufficient testi-
mony to prove the truth of his con-
tentions to the presiding Judge and he
was therefore bound over. to await the
action OF the grand jury At the next
term OF court. Bail was fixed ct $125
and being unabls to secure the two
sureties required he was consigned to
a room In the hotel at the present time
under the efficient management of
Waterman & Emerson. -
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Rose1and

'Hrt5& May .. :
Cold weather still lingers with u :. :
The ground is now thoroly soaked IT.
ter the dry spell. Frank Lindquist
il now putting in an orchard Of over
one acre. Mrs. J. o. Peterson made
q trip to ST. Paul last week. =. @ of
Tatting lost q. valuable horse last
Thursday. School closed in. Dist.
No. ga last Thursday for the usual
summer vacation. The general good
feeling towards Miss Ellen Skutle, tho
teacher, was manifested by . "sur.
prise" In her behalf Saturday even.
ing. Freddy Tatting,| . bright led Of
eight years, took the championship
for attend ance, with = record OF l45
days out Of possible l60. Maynard
Lindquist comes next with lao days..
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ltndquist are hap
py over the arrival of q little boy at
their home Thursday morning. .....A
mission meeting will be held at the
Free Baptist church OF Lake Lillian,
commencing May u and continuing
over Sunday Johnson and Lind
quist, the painters, may be found In
Roseland on Sundays. What land
they stay ID on week days No are not
always positive about, but they surely
leave their marks wherever they have
been working $3.50, We learn from the
rsoselillian Gazette editor that Albert
Rodelius will use one OF his big toes
% windmill starter. Il We ever ees
awindmill we shall have Il connected
with the said editor With : hose, % 10
oAn. furnish wind when tho elements
refuse to servo, NIxu. B
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

The many Willmar friends of Mr..
and Mrs. F. E. Howe will sympathize
with them in the loss of their little one
year old daughter whose demise oc-
CURED last Thursday. Death followed
q severe attack OF spotted fever, pre-
;ceded by an attack OF lung fever, the
little sufferer being i'll for about seven
days. The funeral took place Satur-
day afternoon, Rev. Buell. ofticiating
Interment was made in the Fairview
cemetery. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

There was An unusually large at
tendance at the Synod church Young
Peoples society meeting Monday eve-
ming. After short musical program
Prof. Jansrud showed some exception
ally fine pictures taken by him at the
Worlds Fair and he also made brief
remarks regarding each one. The
society netted about s25 from the sale
of refreshments. s"~ ~r '+s$.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Annual Meeting Of Civic Fedora.

! Notice Is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the Civic Federation
OF Wtllmar will be held at Bonde Hall
entrance from 4th st.) on Monday,
the 18th day Of May, 1905, 81 o 'clock
Sp. m. The business to be trans acted
will include election OF officers for the
ensuing year. All members ire re-
=quested to be present :..:5@ i213.
\ 4 A, N. OsTERHOLM, President. \
..s.5* y. E. LAWSON, Secretary.
Willmar, MiDn., May s, 1905. h. n.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

Rev. G Peterson will conduct con-
firmation services It the swed6h. Lu.5
theran church at Mamre next sunday !:
morning & 1880, when : class 81 six
will renew their confession Of faith
% the evening / S eight . 'olook the.
pastor will conduct ssrvioss S tho.
Luthersn Tree ohurch. 5Ess
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

The new Lutheran Synod church
will be dedicated Sunday. May 21,
with appropriate exercises. Full par
ticulars regarding the program OF the
day will be published In our next
issue. = r.. H. -~:s q ~ ~, S.@-.f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10

+ Miss Ellen Lundgren left for Ken
mare, N. OAK, last Wednesday for !.
visit with her sister, Mrs. L. Ljus :.
The Swedish parschial schsol of The
Lutheran congregation opened last
Monday, with Mrs. Aleck WesterberR
- teacher. -. Andrew Norling had the
phone put into his residence last Sat.
urdsy. BE ssys it is nice thing to
have in the house. The band boys
are busy preparing for the concert
and basket social which toey will give
about the 10Th. 1t promises to become
grand affair. :. Some of our young
people attended the ''surprise" given
in honor of John Carlson in Fahlun
Saturday evening. A good time was
had.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-05-10
Eiahth Grade Examinations.

Eighth Grade Examinations will be
held in the following places on May
Is and 19. Teachers, whose schools
are not in session at that time, will
direct their pupils to 60 to one of these
points. Questions and examination
paper have been forwarded to all
teachers who have filled out and re-
turned the blanks sent to them about
two weeks ago. ~s..-.:s q: II