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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-02
Granted q Franehise.

At the special meeting of the City Council yesterday a franchise was granted to W. E. Anderson and others for the privilege of building street railway in this city, work to be com pleted within a year. The route as outlined in the franchise is through practically an unsettled portion of the city Those to whom the franchise has been granted state positively that the projected road will be built on time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-02

was no proposition to abolish 1t. With an understanding that discussion of the question should be continued to- morrow the bill was laid aside and the House at ;09 p. m. adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-02

was placed on trial yesterday morning for having sold liquors on Sunday in violation of the law, was acquitted. A. Borras and F. Wilson. both of whom were charged jointly with Arbona, also were discharged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-02

A secret is seldom safe in more than one breast.-Swift.
 A secret that is whispered Is not worth a pea--Spanish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-02


  gunpe or equally appropriate   the with without shoulder S elbow Tor with H yards nehes O i2 to B will be mailed Advertiser receipt or ID
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-02

AFbona Was Acquitted. Joseph Arbona, saloon man. who
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Colfax

June 12.-Cornelius Olson and sis-
ters Anna and Lima left for Clinton
last Friday to attend the wedding of
their brother Andrew, which occurred
Sunday. . Harry Larson, Bernhard
Thompson and Claus Larson went to
Belgrade Thursday evening to listen
to the lectur re by Prof. H. S. Hilleboe
of Willmar Seminary. The 'Kreds-
mode" held in the Crow River church
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day of last week wss q success aud
was we'll attended. -. That it il no
snap to be out driving after dark
when road work is in progress IL the
experience some young fellows made
last Thursday night. While driving
along they suddenly found themselves
lying in a sand hole. George Walen
is doing carpenter work for Hans Ger
hardson. w Henry and Christine
Larson visited with J. Kullsnder. on
Sunday of last week. Martin Nell
son came home last Saturday from
Glenwood, where he has been attend
ing school,. Warner aud George
Vile crossed bats Sunday, resulting
in score of 81 to IL in favor Of War
ner. Berger johnson certainly fs 4
good pitcher, but he could not fan one
of the Wernerites.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Still a Question.


The jury chosen to cit In the case Of
the state VI. Peter Norlsnder, accused
OF drunkenness, WAS unable to agree
and 20 the q question % to whether or
not the defendant was drunk at the
time he was arrested by Chief OF Po.
lice Bonde still remains IN unsolyed
mystery. It is understood that the
jury stood eight for acquittal and four
for conviction, on the final ballot.
The case occupied the attention OF
Judge Muller in Municipal court from
8 O'Clock Thursday moruing till 2 p.
N. when 1t was given to the jury.
Chief Bonde, Peter Person, John H.
Martin, Nils Bredeson end Alfred
Gilbertson appeared a. witnesses for
the state. They asserted that they
had seen the defendant 1T the time in
question and from his actions they
Judged that he was intoxicated. AL
bert Gorwell, Otis Thyer, Peter o.
son and Martin Olson, testifying in
behalf of the defendant, stated that
they had also seen him at that par
ticular time and that in their opinion
he was sober. Attys. Gilbert and o.
son appeared for the defense and
Co'uty Attorney Bitterness conducted
the prosecution.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Rose1and
>->>~~s&~&~>-e,

June 12-The assessor is now max
ing his calls, but be will have to
hustle to get through In time. Many
of tho Roselsndites took In the circus
At Olivia last Fridsy....A daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Theget 10 on the sick
list. ....Dr. Puffer OF Bird Island
called 1t VIM. Lindquist's last week,
Cd account of the illness OF their in
fAnt son. Albert Goodyohn returned
from the hospital In st. Paul last Fri
day. He 10 much improved and may
fully recover from his injuries. .....
Erick Lot and Andrew Holmgren are
building an addition to Mr.. Stadt-.
herr's dwelling. 80. Nick Knott has
started on his duties as enumerator.
81. r. Soderberg will hereafter.
have the water pumped by dog power.
....... The mission meetings at Long
Lake were we'll attended, especially
on Sunday -. We are having nice
wea&her again, and prospects for Z
good crop, % tar. NIKE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

Last Friday evening 1t eight o CLOCK
occurred the wedding of Hans John
son and Miss Olga Haug, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. E A. Broberg
In the First>ward. Rev. sA.e,N.,y Oster-:
holm was the officiating clergyman and
he read: the wedding service in the
preserce only few immediate rela-
tives and friends. Light refreshments
we're served and the customary con-
gratulations extended to the bridal
couple. Mr.. Johnson came here from
Norway about two years ago and is
1t present employed at the Great
Northern roundhouse. He left his
bride. to- be in his native land with the
understanding that she should join
him later and she arrived in this city
only three weeks ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson expect to make this city their
future home and they have already
gone into housekeeping In the Broberg
residence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Commercial Hotel Park.

Plans have been drawn for the Com
mercial Hotel park, which Landlord
Nickelson will have on his recently
acquired property Immediately west of
the hotel. Work will be commenced
as soon as the building which now
occupies the site is removed. Accord
ing to the plans this piece of ground
will be transformed into q spot that
not only It's owner but also the city
may feel proud of. It is Is feet square
and being located on the corner com.
mands q prominent view from both
Pacific avenue and Third street. The
plat of ground will be divided into
four squares, in each of which there
will be eight trees, making 81 in all
in tho park. In the center of the en-
tire sQuare white and pink peonies
will be planted, while each small
square will have for its center piece
Z large rose bush. 1t is probable
that q fountain will also be installed.
The shrubbery will be put in by the
Illinois Nursery Co. of Bloomington,
Ill.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
MaCCabees Elect.

The semt-apnual election OF officers
OF the local Tent of Maccabees took
place Tuesday evening OF last week
and = class of five candidates was
initiated. The following officers were
elected: F. W. Howe, commander;
Lewis p. Larson, lieutenant command
er; Jacob Nelson, record keeper; F..
w. Powell, finance keeper; Alfred
johnson, chaplain; J. M. Post, SER
geant; Nels Holm, master at arms;
VIM. soderling, 1st master OF guard;
John Parson, End master Of guard;
sherney Hanson, sentinel; John Hill
dahl, picket. After the lodge session
the members participated in spread
At the Great Northern eating house.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Next Lecture Course.

Arrangements have been made with
the Citizens Lecture Course committee
for the next series of entertainments
and the prospects are that Willmar
people will have the pleasure the COM
ing season of seeing something excep-
tionally fine. Yhe course will be
stronger than ever. VIM. w. Norton,
q representative of the Slayton Lyce-
um Bureau OF Chicago, was in the city
the past week and conferred with the
members of the committee for putting
In the attractions. 1t is most prob
able that the series will comprise the
following entertainments: The Dun
bar Male Quartette and Bell Ringers,
Slayton's Jubilee Singers, Pitt. Park
er-chalk talk artist, DR.. A. A. Viii.
lits--lecturer, and President Weld >sot
the Moorhead Normal school. who
will give an illustra ated lecture on the
Yellowstone National Park. + The first
named attraction has the reputation
of being the best of it's kind on the
road. We understand that the same
rules, will govern the course as on
former occasions, 80 those patrons
purchasing tickets for the season will
have the pleasure of enjoying each en-.
tertainment at very reasonable price.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

The Young Peoples society of the
Synod church will meet at the Semi
nary chapel next Monday evening.
Prof. j. c. Jansrud will show large
number of stereopticon views of the
world . fair at St. Louis and q short
literary program will also be render
ed. Admission ten cents. After the
conclusion of the program ice cream,
cake and coffee will be served on the
Seminary campus for the sum Of Is
cents. All are cordially invited to
attend. :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

: Sheriff Fanskee of Mobiles county
was in the city yesterday looking for
q party who is wanted as a witness in
q burglary case At Worthington The
sheriff said that he succeeded In
capturing the burglars and that all
that is lacking now to establish q
strong case against them ia the testi-
mony of the witness referred to above.
He was unable to find any trace of his
man in Willmar and 80 he continued
on his search, leaving here on the
noon train tor Breckenridge and Far.
60. A msn answering the description
furnished by Sheriff Fanskee was seen
by some of our police authorities
some time ago but 40 he left the city
without relating anything about his
past or giving them any information
regarding his future plans they were
not in position to lend the sheriff
any material assistance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
5unbuTo

June 20. Wig of Brooteu trans
acted business in this vicinity last
Friday. =. . School closed In Dist. 73
last Friday. An entertainment and
shadow social was given in the even
ing. The Berg Bros. and Ludwig
Hagen transacted business up north
last Sunday Sophie and Rhynard
Swenson entertained number OF
friends last Sunday. . . .Rhynard Sven
son 10 at present working for E. Tol-
lefsrud. MIR. S0ndrol, one of our old
settlers died last Friday Ut ripe old
age. The remains were laid to rest
yesterday, June II, ii the West Nor
way Lake cemetery, Rev. Sotend1hl
officiating. SWEET SIXTEEN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Lake andrew

June l2.-Oluf Railson is busy TAX
ing Gopher counts and making memo
rsnds of the farmers wealth. Miss
Ida Railson Of Lake Andrew and Mr..
Knut Hande of Arctander were united
in marriage last Thursday at the home
of the brides parents, the wellknown
and respected pioneers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Railson. The newly married
couple will make their home in Bel
grade, where Mr.. Hsnde has q posi-
ton in . mill. .Oluf Railson has had
the misfortune of losing two valuable
horses lately. .. M. L. Rustad expe-
rienoed \ new wrinkle In ringing hogs
the other day. Just when he thought
he had the jewelry firmly fixed in the
hogs nose he WAS surprised to find
that he had forced it through one of
his own sngers. Not being accus-
toned to that kind Of jewelry and the
way OF putting it on, he did not hesi-
tate to have it removed, He was ss-
sisted In this operation by DR.. Ed II.
Larson. 49,. MIR. and Mrs. L. Q. Blom
of Mamre Visited at Stene's place last
Sunday. Services we're conducted
in the East Norway Lake church on
Monday, the second day of Pentecost,
by Rev. Sotendahl. =. Which is the
mother OF the chtck-the hen that laid
the egg, or the one who hatched it?
II the latter, then Guuder Swenson 10
in . peculiar position, for he has
Matched out hundreds of chickens this
spring without the aid of . hen. n......
Halvorson Bros. are the busiest men
ever seen In Jericho nowadays, taking
care of ell the Saltwater twine ordered
for their customers. J.. :. Miss Carrie
Christenson. Of Belgrade has been
spending few days visiting with
Hanna Stene and Lima Hatlestad =. Z. .
Ole Slattum and August Dengerud are
now fulifiedged patrons Of the Lake
Andrew & Dovre Telephone Co.: The
phones were put In last week aud they
are now entitled to the floor any time
they wish. Stengrim Arneson 10 also
expected to follow suit soon. Befort
Ilong the whole country will be braided
up to Z complete talking machine, :.
] Miss 1ds Nelson has gone to Alher
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Doctors Are Here.

A number of out-of.town physicians
are the guests today of the. local
doctors. The occasion 10 the Aud
meeting of the Grow River Valley
Medical Society. In addition to other
business to be transacted there will be
an election of officers for the ensuing
year, as this is the annual meeting 'ot
the society. The program includes
the reading of paper ON "Criminal
Abortion" by DR.. Geo. E. Putney OF
Paynesyille and also paper on "Sar-
coma of the Liver" with report Of q
"Case, i" by DR.. P. c. Pilon Of Paynes.
Vile.
A banquet will be given this even
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

Guy Cumming and Fritz and Charley
Ltndner left for Spokane. Wash. last
Friday morning, where they will make
their future home. They we're accom-
panied by Earl Hyer, who will remain
out there permanently in case he ands
some suitable, employment. Before
leaving, Fritz Lindner was presented
with 1 fine gold watch and chain BY
his many friends % token Of friend
ship and esteem, ~z@ z:s@. = 5>=. =s.= s.. 7.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

A, deal was made last Friday where
by G. W. Lonn disposes of his build
ing on Pacific avenue, at present occu-
pied by Ohsberg,> Selvig & Co., to
John P. Kvenberg, of Revillo, S. D.
The deal was made In the form of q
trade, Mr.. Lonn becoming the owner
of 240 acres of desirable farming land
located about three miles from La Bolt,
In Grant county. The present tenan,
will be in full charge of the farm.
OhsberR, Selvig & Co. will continue to
occupy the building. 1872
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

The special train bearing the stu
dent singers from the University of
Christtanis, Norway, passed thru here
Thursday morning on their way to
S ioux Falls, where they gave q con-
cert in the evening. Wherever they
have appeared during their American
tour they have been greeted by large
and enthusiastic audiences and their
singing is said to be wonderful.
Some parties in this city endeavored
to secure them for concert here, but
failed as all dates had been taken.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Les to visit relatives. Last Wednes'
day was q day that will long be re

day was . day that will long be re-
membered by the people Of Norway
Lake and surrounding country, being
the day for the funeral of Mrs. D. C.
Jordahl. There we're about $50 teams
In the funeral cortege and it 10 estim-
sted that 1000 people we're present,
which shows the high esteem In which
deceased was held by everybody, far
and near. There were people from
Benson, Gilchrist, Big Grove, Bel
grade and Willmar; also many rela-
tives from her old b me, among whom
we're three brothers of the deceased,
two ministers and one professor, and
her aged mother. In ell there were
nine ministers pre- sent. Services we're
conducted both 1t the house and At
the church, and a. the people could
not all get into the church speeches
were given outside after the main SER
mon had been given from the pulpit
by Rev. Peterson of Benson. The
church was very fittingly drsped and
decorated for the occasion. The CAS-
ket WAS literally loaded with flowers.
The grave was lined with white mus
lin, trimmed with evergreens, where
she was laid to rest. So ended the
life of one who was: held in high es-
TEEN by all who knew her; ono who
was q lady in the fullest sense of the
word. She will be missed by every,
body, even the small children who do
not % yet realize the loss of their
good, loving mother: She 70 gone but
not forgotten. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Edwards y

June l3.-Some Of the farmers who
had bad luck with their seed corn are
now busy seeding fax. Mike Stan.
gle returned home last Wednesday
from q visit with lows relatives. -.
Mrs. F. l.. Thompson 10 visiting her
old home in Iowa Ernie Olson '. has
gone to- st. Louis, Mo-, to take po-
sition In = store. His many friends
here wish him success. -. -. Miss Ella
DuHaux, who has been attending the
Raymond school, hos returnsd home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Young Life Ended.

Last Wednesday evening 1t elk
O'Clock at the home of her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Johnson,
three and q half miles northeast of the
city, occurred the death OF Miss Mabel
Nelson, after IN illness of three weeks
with typheid fever. 49,.
Deceased was the daughter of Mr..
and Mira. Bernard Nelson, OF Cokato,
and had made her home here since
January. She WAS young lady who
had gained the high esteem Of : large
circle of acquaintance aud her death
will be mourned by many friends in
Willmar. She was Is years, II months
and II days of age when tho dnsl
summons came.
The funeral services at the late home
took place on ursday at 10 O'Clock
a. M, Rev. n. G. Buell. of the Pres
byterian church officiating. The re-
mains were brought into the city to be
forwarded to the Cokato home for
AiA0A3 0OouV A4V0CA s06uo lOEW4uk
the cortege which escorted the remains.
At the depot they were met by the
Royal Neighbors OF this city, the de-
ceased being q member of that order.
Willmar relatives escorted the body
to Cokato, where funeral services were
held on Sunday at the farm home a
mile from the village. The funeral
was held under the auspices of the
Royal Neighbors, and was one of the
largest that ever took place At Cokato,
members OF the order being also pres.
ent from other points, besides large
number of friends and relatives, The
funeral sermon was preached at the
Methodist church, the pastor also con.
ducting the burial service at the will.
age cemetery, where the last sad rites
were held.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Pretty Church Wedding

"a very pretty church wedding oc-
oprred last Wednesday, In. St, Pat
rick's church at Kandiy obi, when Miss
Margaret Lswler was united Ii mar
fiage to Mr.. Louis. TAFT, of Diamond
Lake. The ceremony took place At 10
O'clock q. m. and was solemnized In
the presence Of large number of rela-
tives and friends. Rev.. Father NAL
10y of this city ofnciated.
The church was most tastily deco
rated In uilo green and white, and ~
the bridal pair stood before the altar
and took their Vows it presented q
very pretty picture. Tue bride's at.
tsndants were Misses Katherine TAFT
and sa Alice Murphy, the latter being
from St. Paul. The groom was At
tended by his cousin Messrs. Adam
And Thomas Tait. Little Hu ,kztna
Haley, daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. Dan
tel Haley 1T Willmar acted as flower
Gtrl. The ushers were Charles Lawler
and Hu< <h TAit. Miss Julia Peterson
presided at the organ and played the
wedding march. Dariog the ceremony
Miss Florence Po, ter of W illnsr sang
nOh Promise Me-
4. Tho BRIDES gown was of white Tx
and she carried BRIDES roses. Her
attendants were gowned In rose or
Candle and carried red and pink RI ses.
Immediately after the w.udlng SER
:Y;ce at the church the bridal party
apd invited guests repaired to the
home, of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs: James Lawler, where a reception
Wes held and where q bountiful we'd
ding dinner was served. Congratulate
tlons were showered upon the bridal
pAir and a.large number of handsome
gifts were left as tokens of the high
eyteem in which the young couple are
held. The dining room was very pref
ttlly decorated in nile green and white
and throughout the rooms carnations
and roses lent much to the house deco.
tat1ons. About thirty guests partook
q the wedding feast.
The bridal party drove to this city
the same day, where the bride and
groom took the afternoon train for
Granite Falls and Marshall to enjoy
a=brief wedding trip.
The groom is q son of Robert Tait
and both he and his estimable bride
aFe both we'll known in this county
The bride taught school for several
years in our rural schools and has
made . host of friends who will wish
h4r and the man of her choice much
kIAlppiness In. their new relationship.
They will make their home on : farm
Diamond Lake. 49,. = = 2, !. !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

About q month ago Postm aster Birch
found q pocketbook containing cash
to the amount Of GIG on the writing
desk In the postoftice. Certain circum-
stances surrounding. the find led him
to believe that it was the property OF
Ed Arneson, a travelling man, and he
ut once, instituted . search for him
Alter some trouble he finally succeed.
ed in locating his man last Friday and
% he Unidentified the property in sat.
isfactory manner it was returned to
him,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

Tho Christian Endeavor society will
give IN Ice cream social at the church
parlors on Friday evening of this
week. The proceeds are to 20 TO the
basement fund. Everyone u most
cordially invited. ....ZS <.z.1s% y
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14
Insurance Business Changes Hand!

Insurance Business Changes Hands
A deal was consummated . few days
ago whereby Wm. T. Markhus dis
poses of his insurance agency to II.
Gunderson. Mr.. Markhus will devote
his entire time to his work a. special
agent for the Providence Fire Insur-
ance company, of Washington, D. c.
in Minnesota and the Dakotas: Mr.:
Gunderson will take charge of the busi-
ness about July l. This necessitates
his retirement as assistant cashier ut
the Bank OF Willmar, q position that
he has flied in very able and efficient
manner. Mr.. Gunderson IL an upright
and conscientious business man of
much practical experience and he will
surely prove successful in his new field
of labor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

Nelson & Freeberg have put gsso.
line launch on Foot lake and are now
running excursions al around Foot
and Willmar lakes. The boat 10 a
large, handsome affair named. "Varu.
na," which by the way means "God-
dess of the Water" and it will no
doubt prove = source Of much pleasure
to Ill those who enjoy, boat rides.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

Henry A. Hanson of Fergus Falls 10
another member of this years gradu-
ating class at the Minnesota u. college
of dentistry who will locate in our
city. He has not as yet decided upon
Z location but he expects to have
everything in readiness for opening
up by July l. r DR.. Hanson 10 broth.
er- In law Of O. sJorgen Olson. -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-06-14

John B. Ward was given = prelim-
mary hearing in Municipal court last
Wednesday. As result Of the hear
ing MIR. Ward was bound over TO
await the action OF the grand jury,
bail being fixed at 600. i. 9. .5 .= 81
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