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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
First publication March 8, 1905 !
ORDER FOR HEARING UPON PETITIO
FOR DETERMINATI OF DECENT o
LAND

LAND.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, ia =.
County OF Kandiyohi
In Probate Court
In the matter Of the estate Of Lydia Ma
thilda Norman, deceased.
The petition of Eva Norman having been
duly made and filed in this court, represent
ing among other things that one Lydia Nj a
thilda Norman, who resided last prior to her
death at the town of Mamre, Kandiyohi
county. in the State of Minnesota, died at
the town of NJ amre in the county Of kanti-
yohi, State of Minnesota. on the Goth day
of July. 1891, seized of an estate Of inherit
ance in certain lands in the County of X andi-
yohi, State Of Minnesota. described in said
petition, and that said petitioner has an in
| tcrest in said lands, and that more than five
years have elapsed since the death Of said
Lydia Nj athilda Norman, deceased, and that
administration has not been granted or had
of said estate i'll this state, and praying that
the descent of said lands and Of the interest
of said petitioner therein be by this Court
determined and said lands assigned to such
persons as may be entitled thereto by law.
Now, Therefore, 1t is ordered that the
said petition be heard at a term Of this court
IWillmar, in said County Of II andy Obi, State
| OF Minnesota. on Monday the :'rti' day OF
| April, 4. ID. 1905, at one O'Clock D. m.
| 1t is Further Ordered, That notice Of said
hearing of said petition be given by the pub
| LEGATION Of this order once in each week fol
| three successive weeks in Willmar Tribune
weekly newspaper printed and published
in said kandiyohi County.
| A. F. NoRnlN, Judge Of Probate.
Dated NJ arch 6, 1905 =
| tsEAL.]
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
Annual MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stock.
holders OF the Pennock and Msmre
Telephone Co. will be held In tho east
schoolhouse In District No. IA (uear
Lundby church) on Saturday, March
10, ct 10 o CLOCK . N. In addition to the
usual business the following will be
considered: Reorganization Of the
company; calling In old shares and
issuing new ones; adopting = consti'
tuition and get Of bylaws.
ALBERT J. JOHNSON,
Secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
Settlers Rates to Points in the
Southeast.

On the first aud third Tuesdays of
each month, January tn April in
elusive, the Chicago Great Western
Railway will sell one way tickets to
points in Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North and South Carolina, Tennessee
and Virginia a. very low rates. For
further Information apply to any Great
Western agent or J. p. Elmer, G. P.
A., Chicago, III. 4S-13
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
What the Ha.A sxnbelise..

"181 S10 10101 1y~UO1111os
Look where we will, We and the
hand In time and history, working.
building, 1nventing, bringing civ1liza.
don out Of barbarian. The hand SYM
bolizes power and the excellence Of
work. The mechanics hand. that min
lister Of elemental forces, the hand that
hews, saws, cuts, builds, II useful In
the world equally With the delicate
hand that paints wild dover q
0tatesman that writes 4 law. The Oye
cannot ray to the hand, Il have no
need Of thee" Blessed b the hand!
Thrice blessed be the hands that work.
Helen Keller In Century.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
Another Pioneer Gone.

Yesterday morning at the dawn OF
day Mrs. Asbor Johanna Johnson,
wife OF Geo johnson, the we'll known
and highly respected resident and
pioneer OF Rineville, passed from this
world at an age of G3 years.
Some weeks ago the DIT ceased WAS
injured in q fall, sustaining frac-
tured hip. From this che never re.
covered and complications set in, re-
sulting in her death.
Mrs. Johnson was born May q,
IS4l, in Drangedahl, Norway, and
came as young girl to America.
She was married on the End day of
July, 1861, At St. Cloud, MINI and
with her husband, was An early pioneer
in this locality. The year following
the young couple muet fee tor the
Indians, going to ~Scandtnavia, Wis.
They returned afterwards, however,
and for over 40 years have been resi-.
dents of the town OF Burbank.
Eight children have been born to
them, 4 of whom are living: J. P.
Johnson Of Ringville, Geo. M. john
son OF Adolph, MIMI, Elias johnson
OF Darlington, N. D., Mrs. A. J.
Megrund OF Winnipeg, Can, Mrs. A:
E. Olson OF New London, and Annie,
the youngest, at home. The dead are
Julius and Pauline, who died 10 and
9 years ago.
The funeral takes place next Mon
day at the Crow River church at II
a. NJ, Rev. Tolo officiating.-Nev
London Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
homeseekers' Excursions.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on the first and third Tues
daI1 OF each month coll tickets at one
fare plus 600 for tho round trip e
poi.ts in Alabama, Floride, Georgia,
Iowa, Kentucky, Louisians, Michigan,
Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
and Wieconsis. For further. infor.
nation apply to any Great Western
agent or J. p. Elmer G. p. A., Chi,
csko, Ill. 4S-l2
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
First publication Feb. q. 05.]
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
STATE or MINNESOTA, L.
County of KandiVOhi (S'

OssOCts rOAS k1C1nI >A&~0 1AAOC " "AAlA
STATE STATE or M5HH S5 EsoTA' Is.
In Probate Court
Special Term, Feb. Fl. 1905.
In the matter of the estate of Lars Erickson,
deceased.
Whereas. an instrument in writing purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament OF Lars
Erickson, deceased, late 'of said county. has
been delivered to this court;
And Whereas. Hannah Erickson of said coun-
ty has filed Herewith her petition, represent
ing among other things that said Lars Ertclz-
NAV A. D., 1904; testate. and that said petit
toner Is the Executrx named in said last
will and Testament and praying that the said
instrument may be admitted to probate, and
that letters Testamentary be TO her issued
thereon;
It is Ordered. That the proofs Of said instru.
ment. aud the said petition, be heard before
this Court, at the Probate ONCE IN said county,
on the 2!st day OF March A D, 1905. At 3
interested may appear for or contest the pro-
bate OF said instrument;
And it Is Further Ordered, That notice OF
the time and place Of said hearing be given to
Ill persons Interested, by publishing this order
once In each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day OF hearing In the Willmar Tri'
bune. . weekly newspaper, sprinted and pub
lished ct Wllmar IN said county.
Dated et whitman the elst day Of February
by the Court.
fsEAL1 ]. N. EDWARDS,
judge of Probate
sx,t. 90: acting in and tor Judge Of Probate
| +. o. GIL6RRT, Attorney.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
So, 100000 DISCOUNT SAL Z
20 PER CENT Off FOR CASH

QFaving bought out all the stockholders in the Fred
w. Segerstrom Supply Co.. will sell the entire
stock of Furniture, Carpets Rugs Mattresses Springs,
Bedding, Trunks, Shades Oil Cloth, Lnoleum Lace
Curtains, Tapestry, Picture Moulding, Room Mould
ing Couches, Go-carts, also Pianos Organs, Graphic
phones, small musical instruments and Sewing Ma
chimes at per cent discount. QThis sale will last
as long the goods last and you should call early
while the stock is complete. QOur goods are new
and of the latest style-as fine placed on
the market in Win1ar. GNone are old and shop
worm QH you take advantage of this sale, you simply
take advantage of necessity must have
money. QDon't let this opportunity go by if you have
the least idea of buying anything in our line.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

Gold ring direct from tho manu-
iacturer. Save the middle mans
profits st p. Elmquist's Jeweiry stose:
p ! =. IT,. q ). *~% 4. : ! S3tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
MAY Build NEW COUNTY JAIL.

MAY BUILD NEW COUNTY JAIL.
Meexer county will in all proba-
bility before another winter comes
around build new residence for the
sheriff aud county Jail. Commission
ers Halverson, Flynn and Evenson,
committee on Jail and county residence
from the county board, we're in Will
mar and Granite Falls recently look
ing over institutions Of similar charac-
ter. This county certainly needs a
residence and also new jail.-GrOve
City Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

J. T. Otos writes dro and tornado
insurance. 31ti
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
PARTRIDGES COME HIGH.

A deputy game warden called on
hotel keeper at Frazee few days ago
and discovered Is cartridges in an ice
chest. The landlord offered $500 to
settle the states cl4im but the au.
thorities refused to compromise aud
insists upon his paying the maximum
fine for each bird, namely $13.
This brings the grand total to @l0l4,
truly q price somewhat above the u.s.
ual MAJ ket quotation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

DISCUSS NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.
meeting was held in the Prins"
burg school house Thursday after
noon OF this week for the purpose OF
disc ussing the new railroad which ia
to be built from Hutchinson to Prins.
burg and TO secure subscribers for
stock. The farmers will all he given
an opportunity to subscribe for stock.
In conversation with one Of the farm
ers OF Holland who had subscribed
for stock he informed us that the cost
of construction Ia estimated at about
half u. million with an additional $751;
GOO to pure base the right of way. At
present the object Is to have the ter
minal at Prinsburg, but II suitable
honus can he secured from Clara City
thu road will be extended to that
place. We 90 to press too early to
give u report OF what was done At the
meeting. There is great demand for
q railroad In that section OF the
country and no doubt II the proper
parties could be Interested In such a
move It could he made sure thing.
II all the stock could remain Ia the
hands of the farmers there Is no ques-
ton but what the road would soon be
built.-Raymond News.
The Farmers Bank a. Sacred Heart
has been organized a. q state bank
with a capital. stock OF $25 900.
A farmer over in Renville county
has failed to send his children to
school for a single day during the
past year. The school board mas
now taken the matter up and has serv'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
Cleaned from
Our Exchanges

Several Of the farmers residing
south OF our village are on the eve of
forming an elevator company, pattern.
ed after the Farmers Elevator CON-
pany Of Gowrie, Iowa. This com-
pany, when formed, will buy, sell and
deal in all kird OF farm and dairy
products, cattle, swine, sheep, poultry,
dry goods, boots and shoes, grocer
les, hardware. farm machinery, lnm-
ber, stone, brick and all kinds of
building material, grain and real
estate, and deal Ia all kinds of mer
chand 50, and buy and sell all such
kinds Of property on commission and
otherwise - Murdoch Voice.
Appleton's new high school build
ing will be erected this summer by
Carlson Il Go OF Ortonville, for the
sum Of SlO,32S.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

John Pehle, formerly OF Lttchdeld
but lately OF Minneapolis, where he
was in the saloon business, committed
suicide last Thursday by slashing HE
throat while in tit of delirium tre-
mems. He was about IS years old and
single. -...-', -:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

Will S. Johnson has bought out the
hardware store of Ostlund & Peter
son and as soon as the invoice has
been completed he will assume charge
of the business "A telephone COM
pauy was organized last Thursday at
the school house OF District No. s.
The company which will probably be
known as Lake Andrew Star Tele.
phone company, expects to run q line
from New Lsndon in conjunction with
the New London West Lake Co. az
far as to G. E. Newlin's place; thence
north to the new Lake Andrew road,
which it follows to the lake shore; and
thence on north to Erick Dahlberg' q
place, where 1t connects with the
G ames Lake line to Belgrade. The
officers OF the new company are: Fl.
Olander, president; J. E. Erickson,
vice president; V. E. Olson, secretary
P. A. Larson, treasurer; j o. Nelson
Albert Norstedt and Paul Nordin
trustees. A committee on construc
ton was appointed TO purchase ma
terial and arrange for the building O.
the line a. spring opens. Another
meeting OF the company takes place
at the school in Dist. 8, Mar. Is, .
1870 p. m.-New London Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

comply with the law at once or pre-
pa, e to take the consequences.
Wilkin county now enjoys the dis
tinction OF being EFT rely out Of debt.
Breckenridge, a village In the same
county, has a floating indebtedness of
81, 656.07 which added to the bonded
debt OF 1924, 500 makes grand total OF
S62, 1856 OF. 1t also has great abund.
ance of saloons paying into the treas
ury every year q snug sum OF money
(?) but somehow the village can't get
along and the Breckenridge Telegram
now thinks that the only way out of
the difficulty is to adopt city charter
"Paynesville's first monthly stock
fair was a glittering success IN point
of attendance" says the Paynesville
Press, but 1t seemed as If the farmers
had misunderstood the meaning of the
ter:n "stock,' so while there was q
good display Of fancy stock, stock of
the marketable kind was conspicuous
by its absence. The great bulk of the
farmers evidently came to town for
the purpose of seeing what stock
fair was like and left the stock at
home. The business men, having the
affair in charge are, however, by no
means discouraged by this fact and
they feel sure that when the farmers
get to q proper understanding of what
is wanted they will join right in and
help make the monthly fairs success.
full in every respect.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
Fred w. Segerstrom & Go.

Cd notice on the farmer to the,
comply with the law at once or pre-
par to take the consequences.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

People here were somewhat sur.
prised yesterday to learn that Prot.
Darcy, until recently connected with
bands here, who left Morris about 4
week ago, was being taken to Illinois
in charge OF Deputy Sheriff Moody,
of w ahpeton, at which place he has
been arrested. Details as to the
cause OF his arrest are meager, but it
seems that Mr.. Darcy was at one time
serving q sentence in the 1ilinCis
penitentiary, which institution he left
without permission, and the authori-
ties have since been looking for him.
He was spprehended at Wahpeton by
the aid OF Photograph Morris
Tunes.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
WHERE Pc pLE. WORSHIP

nAn notioas pertaining 70 church ssr.
Vices ip. the city will Do published, In
this column Communications intend.
"a for publication niue: reach this
odlce not later than Tuesday noou:.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

Renville will have fast base ball
club the coming season according to
Manager Stabeck. The "fans" got
together and guaranteed the expenses
Of q high salar led team. OF course
We don't expect to have any team, fast
or otherwise, or how about it?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

The Farmers Bank a. Sacred Heart
has been organized a. state bank
with capital. stock OF S25, 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15
\ "HUSTLlNG" HORSE THIEF.

\ "HTSTLING" HORSE THIEF.
n man giving his name rs Amber
son made himself "uumerous' q
couple Of days last week, He stole 40
less than seven horses from different
parties a, different places within that
limited time. All these but two have
been recovered, bus In spite Of the
most stret nous efforts on the part Of
the police authorities tho culprlt has
not rs yet been apprehended. The
territory covered by him during his
operations extends from Maynard via
Clara City to MontevideO.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-15

1t will be only q question OF 3 few
weeks now until active work on new
S65 900 dormitory for the St. Cloud
Normal school, will be begun. This
was assured by the passage Monday
through the House OF Representatives
1T St. Paul, Of Senator Brewers bill
providing $50, 900 for the purpose OF
constructing new dormitory for the
St. Cloud State Normal. There Is
SIS 900 insurance on the burned build
ing to he added tn -reto, thus making
the total amount available $65, 900
The bill passed the senate week Or
ten days ago and on Saturday last
was under discussion before the house
committee, which made favorable
report, and today, IS above an
nOunced the measure passed the
house, under suspension OF rules
ST. Cloud Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-12
HAPPY IS THE FARMER

Not in many years have the farmers of Southern
California been so happy they at the present
time. Not only is there confidence among them that
the rainfall will be abundant this season. but there is
a general belief that the cycle of semi-drought years
has passed This feeling is strengthened by the fact
that the copous rains of the last weeks
all the southern counties being especially heavy
in districts at considerable distances from the ocean
The brown carpet of the earth that was noticeable
everywhere in the country sections a few weeks ago
has been displaced by bright green, which will be
still brighter week two later The grain crops have
had the full quantity of rain sufficient for what is al.
ready growing and for the preparation of ground not
yet The fruit in splendid condition the
orange and lemon products in process of harvest
ing look exceptionally promising. and the decduous
trees could not be in better form.
The Southern California farmer has good cause for
happiness at the present outlook Unlike his eastern
brother he has only serious for anxiety in
mis- business and that is banished for the present
Such semi-drought years have at times
output but he escapes all the dangers incident to in.
cold, blizzards tornadoes and other evils that
beset the eastern farmer
In other section of the United States is the
farmer, especially the horticuturst. sure of fair
return for his labor he is in Southern California
and in other section the work of cultivation be
prosecuted under such delightful natural conditions.
In the land of sunshine the farmers lot is indeed
happy one
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-12
NIAGARA AND KERN RIVER

From the Atlantic side of the continent
interesting observations the completion of the Kern
river electric power plant A New York newspaper
says: in California electric power has been carried
nearly 14O miles. At that Niagara may turn
wheels in Syracuse, Rochester, Erie and Toronto
well in Buffalo,
But even the long distance electric transmission in
California is not the limit by any that is known
to be possible The time may when the
power of Niagara will drive the great manufacturing
industries of Cleveland Pittsburg and possibly New
York.
1t is this possibility of the future that is causing
widespread alarm in the east the class of people
who regard Niagara something more important than
a huge power plant What will be The effect of taking
such vast quantity of water from Lake Erie at the
approach to the falls? The of experts is that
the level of the lake will lowered a point possibly
ruinous the of Buffalo and that the famous
falls will be
There is tangible ground for that conclusion. Ten
companies present operation are dverting about
falls. An authority says chat when 20 per cent is
taken the American side of the falls will dry"
Great is the mighty sweep of water that plunges
down from the Lake Erie level there is a limit to it
and limit is easily calculated the present
of installation of companies that sapping the
falls for power purposes Niagara will be wonder of
the past within comparatively few years.
Returning to the alluson of the New York paper
concerning the Kern river enterprise it is gratifying
know that injury will result from the of the
water in that stream for power purposes After having
served the purpose of generating electric the
Kern river water will be utilized for irrigation pur-
poses the rich agricultural district in the neighbor.
hood.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-12
Woman's Lyric Club

Election of officers by the Women
Lyric club, which took place Tuesday
afternoon at the Frieze conservatory
resulted in the choice of Miss Matte
Comins as president. Miss Comins had
been elected by this faction of the
Treble Clef before the final disruption
of the old organization, and it was
understood before the meeting that she
probably would be retained in the
office.
Mrs Alice Edwards was elected vice
president, Mrs. Abbie Norton treas
urer, Mrs Ussie Vieria recording sec
retary, Mrs. Edith P. Sparks financial
secretary, Mrs. Marsh librarian and
Mrs. Leonl Christian assistant IL
brarian. In addition to these, the ex-
ecutive board includes Mrs. Christian
seager, Mrs. Godsmark, Mrs. Talbot
Winship and Mrs. Traversy. There
are in the new club forty-four charter
members.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-12
Wonan's Clubs
w. C. T. u. Federation

A general note Of prosperity ana
hopefulness prevailed yesterday at the
monthly meeting at the federation OF
the city w. G. It. U. at the Memorial
Baptist church on Grand avenue. Sew
eral delegates who have recently re-
turned from the national convention
were present and made addresses.
The morning session was opened by a
devotional service, led by Mrs. l.. f.
King, president of the Baldwin w. e.
! Il. U. of the Memorial church This
was followed by a business session, at
which Mrs. Hester Griffith, president
of the federation, presided. Encourage
ing reports were received regarding
temperance work among the chill
dren and hopes entertained that the
recent election would assist in the
work, especially as regards the school
board. Rev. II. A. Buell. rendered a
vocal solo. This was followed by the
roontide prayer, led by Mrs. Carter.
returned delegate.
The women of the Baldwin W. G. Il.
u, the entertaining union, served
luncheon for those attending, after
which the afternoon session was
opened with devotional service, led by
Rev. G. G. Pierce, pastor of the church.
Rev. and Mrs. Buell. rendered vocal
solos. Reports were made from the fol-
lowing delegates who attended the ma
tional convention: Mrs. Emma Cash,
state president; Miss G. r. Stickney.
county president; Mrs. Laura l.. Car
ter, county secretary; Miss Mary
Stewart, a member of the trustees OF
Southern California. Mrs. l.. F. KING
made an address of welcome to the
delegates who were greeted with the
waving of small American flags.
During the day several stirring ad-
dresses were made by the women re-
garding the suffrage movement and the
work of the organization. 1t was
stated that the crusade against smok-
ing on the street cars has not been
abandoned and that the subject will be
ken up actively in the near future.
Near the pulpit was arranged
chart, originated by Mrs. King, state
organizer, showing the six main
branches of the work-namely, organi-
zation, preventive educat tional, evan
eelistic, social and legal, which are
subdivided into forty depart>sents.
Following the business session an in
formal reception was held in honor OF
the delegates in the church parlor. An
interesting feature of the afternoon
was the presence of Rev. and Mrs.
Norton. Mrs. Norton was a member
Of the temperance crusade of 1873 in
Ohio, the founder of the present w. G.
7. u, and with a number of others
was Imprisoned in behalf of the cause.
During the afternoon many We're
the expressions of sympathy in behalf
of Mrs. Emma Cash, state president,
whose husband passed away shortly
after the convention.
During the month of February a re-
ception will be given by the federal tion
tc tourists at the annex of the Temple
auditorium. The next regular business
meeting will be held in March.