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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
HAVE CLOSED UP SHOP
Merchants Hotel "Annox" is Entirely
Out Of Business as Result Of tho
Search and Seizure Act.

After long consultation with the
county attorney and acting upon his
advice, 4. O. Bryant decided to plead
guilty in municipal court yesterday
morning to the charge which had been
hanging over him ever since the raid
upon the place of business kept by
himself and B. F. Miller at the Mer-
chants Hotel, that of maintaining a
common nuisance. The case was that
of the State of Minnesota VS.. B. F.
Miller and A. o. Bryant, both of whom
were arrested under the search and
seizure law on Jan. % and arraigned
the following day. Bitterness was the
states attorney and the defense had re-
tanned DAILY & Barnard of Renville,
the former of whom appeared here to
look after his clients.
Judge Muller imposed fine of $25
upon the defendant, which was i'm
mediately paid. It was further ordered
that the bar and all fixtures of the
place be disposed of at public auction
and that all the liquors which had
been seized, of which there was large
quantity, should be destroyed. The
value of the bar, fixtures, etc., amounts
to from $500 to $500, and the sum
realized from the sale will go into the
public school fund GIFTS an i'll wind
that blows nobody any good.')
The case against B. F. Miller was
dismissed on account of the defend
ants precarious condition. AS the
purpose of the raid has been accom-
plished this final action will be ap-
proved of by all who have anxiously
awaited the outcome. The lid is on
tighter than ever and the law breakers
are growing more cautious.
Bryant has declared his disgust
with the liquor business by stating
that under no circumstances license
or no-license-will he permit liquors
to be sold again at the Merchants
Hotel.
This afternoon in the cases against
Hans Garstad and Carl Bjork under
the same law, both changed their pleas
to "guilty," and were each fined S25,
and the bar fixtures and liquors found
in the Klevjer place and at the Hans
com pool room are forfeited and will
be disposed of by the sheriff.
These cases are the first instances
and seizure law have been made to
"stick' in this city. County After
ney Bitterness and Chief of Police Bon
de are very much pleased with the out.
come, and believe that it will material
ly simplify the work of effective en-.
fOrcement hereafter.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
A Message to Young Men.

Virgil G. Hinshaw, national travel
ing secretary OF the intercollegiate
Prohibition Committee, will lecture in
the following places: - -
Hawick, Friday, March 9, at 1880 p.
m t.....s =. ...:e% !. l.>::>s s.,,*>
Burbank Presbyterian church, Sat
urday, March 10, at 2:3o p. m. L. 5.>:. ~ q. .
Green Lake church, Sunday March
II, at II q. m. .l. f. +. K >.::: u:
: Spicer Presbyterian church, Sun
day, March Il, att 80 p. m. .:= =.
/. Arctander town hail., Monday,
March y, at 1870 p. M. . ~ : It,. ~. ]. - i
- Grue, Embertson's schoolhouse,
!Tuesd q, March i at 1880 p: N. =1s N.
, !. e psnnock " ednesday, Mar. i, a
1880 p, q. =.. 81. 55= . '=S
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Died in Montana,

Edward Moe, a nephew of Mrs. B.
Berkness Of this city and q brother of
Mrs. Lewis j. Eddy, of the town of
Whitefeld, died at Helena, Mont, on
Monday, the 26th ult., after three
weeks illness from typhoid fever at
ST. Peters hospital in that CITY,. De-
ceased: was p years Of age. The re-
mains were forwarded TO Willmar and
arrived here Saturday morning. Flu
neral neral services were held at the Berk-
ness home, 3o9 Eighth street, at, 2:3o
O'Clock, p. n. and were conducted by
/ Rev: IL G. Buell.. The interment was
lin Fairview cemetery. n. .=. u.
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Pro Lecturer Coming.

Mrs. Mary Hopper, of Chicago,
national lecturer and organizer of the
w. G. T. u, will speak in the Presby-
terian church on Tuesday evening,
March 13, at 1880 O'Clock. An address
will also be given on Wednesday
evening, the place to be announced
later.
The Springfield, Ill, State Register,
in speaking of this we'll known lec-
turer, says: ''Mrs. Hopper is an
earnest, eloquent and practical
speaker, full of faith and hope, as
her excellent talk attests.''
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
General Store Sold.

Benson & Morris, who have for
number OF years conducted a general
merchandise store at Pennock, have
sold their business to Messrs. Ole
Erickson of Kerkhoven and Samuel
Flnstrom OF Pillsbury. Mr.. Erick-
son was for several years a member
OF the Kerkhoven Mercantile Co., but
sold out his share in that business a.
short time ago. Mr.. Finstrom is a
brother of J. F. Millard of the Kandi-
yohi County Bank.
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100 --[ W1LLMAR MINNESOTA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1906
FLORIDA FLUCTUATIONS.

LAKE FLORIDA, March 3.-Miss
Christine Elgeross closed a very sue
cessful five months term of school in
Dist. No. 62 last Friday. This is her
second year of teaching in this dis
trict, so it may be understood that she
has given satisfaction. We congratu-
late Miss Elgeross on her ability as a
teacher.
We learn that Ludwig Rykken, who
left some time ago for the west, has Sc
cured work in a store at Melmont,
WASH, where an uncle, A. r. Rykken,
resides. We wish Mr.. Rykken success
in his new location.
Mrs. Henry Nelson and little daugh-
ter returned home last Sunday, after
a visit with Mrs. Nelson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Sjodin.
Some of the young folks from this
vicinity attended the meeting of the
literary society of the Lundby church
last Thursday evening.
We certainly have all the snow we
could wish for now. We confess that
we find tramping thru the snowdrifts
disagreeable, but when we look across
the hills and plains we marvel at the
purity and whiteness of the snow, and
think how much better the world would
be if all were more like the snow in
purity. How much more harmony and
peace there would be in the neighbour
hood if all did their best in keeping
away from gossip and slander, among
other things. But we are sorry to say
there are some who do not think of the
Importance of following the Golden
Rule.
Carl Alvig returned home last week,
after a visit with his sister, Mrs.
Thomson of Montevideo.
We learn that the switch at Skog-
lund's place has got out of order,
causing considerable trouble for the
switch operators. Wehopethe trouble
will soon be remedied.
Mrs. e. P. Schedeen and little
daughters are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. K. T. Rykken. grille.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
Fined for Assault.

Engineer J. E. Pelton pleaded guilty
in municipal court last Friday morn
ing to the charge of assault in the
third degree, the complaining witness
being Nels Rierson. He paid fine
of SIS and costs, amounting in all to
SO Pelton was charged with striking
and beating the plaintiff with spad-
ing fork inflicting several injuries up
on him. The affair was the result of
a quarrel with a gang of railroad
laborers in the east end of the yards,
whom Pelton claimed had insulted his
children.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
kAMDlvoHl CuLLlMcs.

KAND1YOHI, Mar. 6.-Andrew No.
rim is now among the ones who are
called 'spapa'' The little one made
its arrival last Friday and Andrew
is wearing a broad smile and setting
up cigars.
Knute Backlund's meat market will
now be one of the finest this side of
the cities; he is putting on very nice
glass front Mr.. Backlund is one of
our hustling~ business men and
believes in having everything up-to-
date.
Mrs. Joe Isacson went to Atwater
last Tuesday for a few days visit.
Peter Ericsson was in Willmar last
week.
Backlund and TAFT shipped cattle
to st. Paul last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ringstrom of
Atwater visited at Peter Tulins
Wednesday.
A Nall of Howard Lake was here
on business last Wednesday.
Mr.. Ekman, who has been renting
the Nels Norman farm the past year,
was busy last week moving into Mrs.
Broman's house, where he will stay
for sometime.
George Bengtson is at present
working for Charley Blomquist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Bengtson left
Saturday for Pennock, where they
will spend few days visiting with
friends.
E. F. Aultman was an Atwate1
visitor on Thursday.
Charlie Blomquist transacted bust.
ness in Willmar last Wednesday.
Elmer Tulin of Atwater visited al
the home of his parents on Thursday
Willie Kroona of the firm Kroons
& johnson left last Friday for Mime
apolis on stock buying trip.
Our blacksmith, Charley Kroona
, was in Litchfeld one day last week.
Mrs. Magnus Shoberg of St. Cloui
arrived here last Friday for a few
days visit with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Peter Tulin.
Charlie Bengtson has enrolled will
the many readers of the TRIBUNE.
The village and town election viii
take place the 18th.
| We always were of the opinion tha
drunkards were scarce articles in oul
town but from what was seen las
Saturday we came to the conclusion
that they can be found. There wer
a few that were so badly under th
influence of liquor that they could no
take care of themselves. But O
course we have to thank Atwater fo
that, as the liquor was brought iron
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Glader O
Atwater visited at the home of Pete
Norman last Sunday.
! Charley Berg shipped cattle o.
Monday.
Mrs. Clara Johnson is visiting il
Atwater. MIKE.
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RlMcvILLE REPORTS.

3..s 3..ss RINGVILLE, March 6.-Edwin New.
gord came home from Duluth last
"Wednesday, being unable to attend to
his duties there on account of a lame
foot.
Miss Ella Christopherson is visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. Bernhard
lverslie, who resides in North Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Iverslie have lately had
the misfortune of losing two of their
children, the Oldest and the youngest.
Mrs. John Iverslie has been quite
III for some time, but is now said to
be improving.
1t is rumored that Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Anderson of Clara, N. D., will
come down here this spring to take
charge of the Amund Amundson prop
erty near Georgevile.
Anton Iverson has been confined to
his bed on account of a lame back,
but he is now better.
Julius Stenbakken left again last
week, after two weeks visit with, his
parents. Julius is interested in farm
ing near Devils Lake, N. D.
<'!"There is no place like home"
This can be applied to us young lads
ls2ho think that when we are big enough
to eat by ourselves we are prepared to
leave home and parents. It is all
very we'll as long as things go right,
but when hardships face US we are apt
to think: ''I will go home to father
and mother.'' They are the best after
ALL.
John Halvorson, the hustling clerk
of Monson Bros. of New London,
spent Sunday at home.
Elias Johnson of Darlington, N. D.,
came down here last Friday for a
short stay. He left the following Mon
day for Minneapolis to purchase stock
for his business, which he intends to
open in a North Dakota town.
We are all very anxious to receive
the next number of the TRIBUNE SO
we can see how our Uncle Silas is get
ting along in Chicago.
Peter Stenerson spent a few days
this week looking after his farm in
terests near New London.
Fred Peterson, city editor of the
| New London Times, spent Sunday at
the home of John o. Johnson
Henry Halvorson, the buttermaker
at Georgeville, spent last Sunday at
his home.
Miss Lizzie Olson from near Bel
grade spent last week at the home o1
Hans Halvorson, visiting her friend,
Miss Rena.
Rudolph Newgord, who is attending
the Willmar Seminary, spent last Sun
day with his parents here. MAX.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
Library Wants.

We want tax payers to see that we
are a paying investment.
We want mothers to come and see
what we have for their children.
We want teachers, ministers and
newspaper men to depend on us and
inform us where we are wanting.
We want more readers in our read
ing rooms afternoon and evening.
= We want all residents to feel pride
and interest in their library; to come
to it for their books, just to see what
we have and in every way to show a
lively interest in it.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
Anti. Saloon Resolutions.

The Hope Total Abstinence society
held it's monthly meeting at the Eagle
Lake church last Sunday evening.
Every seat was filled with attentive
listeners, large share of whom were
young people. The programconsisted
of songs. by the Eagle Lake choir, a
solo by Miss Bakken, reading by Cas-
per Gunderson, cornet solos by J. T..
Otos and speech by Editor Lawson.
Several new members were added to
the rolls. The following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. The question of license or no IL
cense will be an issue at the approaching cleo
tions in the villages of Pennock and Spicer
and the city of wil1mar,
Therefore, Be it resolved that the Hope
Total Abstinence society of Eagle Lake and
vicinity express their sympathy with the
work done by all temperance people in these
towns, and
Resolved, That we disdainfully fling back
the rejecting argument that the country peo-
pie will not patronize town where there are
no saloons, as our membership Of more than
eighty proves the contrary, and
Resolved, That we cali upon all good citi-
zens Of these villages and city to vote no.
license and so insure another peaceful and
prosperous year for both themselves and us.
(Signed) Rev. J. S. HALvoRsoN,
Chairman.
JALMAR LARSON, Secretary.
The next meeting of the society will
be held at the Long Lake church, Sun
day evening, April 1, when Prof. Hill
leboe Of Willmar will speak.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
CONFIRMS LARGE GLASS
Bishop Edssll, Administers Rite Of Con-
t'rmatton to Thirty three People
". at st. Iuke's Church.

Bishop Edsall confirmed one of the
largest classes last Sunday that was
ever confirmed in the Episcopal church
in this city, thirty-three persons re-
ceiving the rite of confirmation at the
morning service. The bishop also
gave very impressive talk and ad-
ministered the sacrament of the Lords
Supper to many communicates of the
parish. In the evening the service
was conducted under the auspices of
the Mems Club and the bishop deliv-
cred most powerful and stirring ad-
dress, choosing his text from Eph.
4: Is, 16. Both the morning and even
ing services were very largely attend
ed.
The large class to which the bishop
administered the rite of confirmation
was composed of the following men,
bers:
Robert L. Olson, Arthur l.. John
son, Fred A. Dahlheim, Martin A..
Weiss, Benz. F. Forsberg, Ethel E
Peterson, Marie A. Halvorson, Mar
guerite Stockwell, Myrtle Jacobs, Ida
Person, William S. Williams, Harold
}. Hennings, Mary j. Heberlipg, Ed
ward Larsen, Viggo E. Larsen, So
phus b. Larson, DR.. F. A. Ilstrup, F.
W. Powell, Mrs. Ella Fl. Mantor,
Myrtle Miller, Mrs. Alton Crosby,
Mrs. A. N. Baldwin, Mrs. r. A. But
Ter, Mrs. J. M. English, Mrs. E. S.
Gillette, Blanche V. Bjorsell, Malinda
E.. Hagenstein, Frank W: Adams, Ell.
mer Ellsworth Adams, Lewis M. Cros.
by, Albert James Gillette, Walter B.
Crosby, Myra P. Robbins.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
Questioned Their Purity.

Chief of Police Bonde, who now al
so holds. the position of food inspector,
stopped shipment of groceries at the
freight house last Thursday morning
that was sent out by box car met-
chant and sent samples of the spices
and extracts to- the state dairy and
food department to be tested as to
their purity. Bonde proposes to do
his part in keeping the Willmar mar
ket at least free from adulterated
goods.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
LAKE elizabeth Letter.

LAKE ELIZABETH, March Ed
ward and Bernhard Forsb~ ~rg are
figuring on going to Canada this
spring to look for land, and if they
like it up there they may remain all
summer.
We have heard from our former
merchant, Mr.. Engberg, and are sorry
to state that his physical condition is
getting worse; but we are at the same
time glad to hear that his spiritual
condition is such that he is prepared
for the great transition from mortality
to Immortality. :. ,.-<
Before the next issue of the paper
we shall know what Atwater will do
on the saloon question. With the
earnest work done for the temperance
cause there we feel certain that if the
people will vote their honest convic-
tion on the subject the saloons must
60 -, -: ~ ~ - ::.'s - 81: z / !,
EOur sympathy goes out to Mrs. Hill
mer Stenberg, who we understand will
have to submit to an operation.
Samuel Edmund took charge of the
Hop Lake creamery this week. His
sister Ida is keeping house for him.
Josef Hason, a Syrian peddler, was
in this neighborhood this week.
Elmer Johnson returned from Will
mar last week. He says Lundquist is
0. K. as a boss-''free board and no
|chores."
Erick Anderson and family have
moved to Atwater.
Mrs. Stenberg and son Albin went
to Harrison Monday to visit relatives.
Rev. Nilsson will preach in Fahlun
next Sunday.
Peter Lind has moved to the island
in Lake Elizabeth. PEN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
Suffered ParaIytic Stroke.

Nels j. Lundgren, the aged father
of Mrs. S. B. Carlson, suffered a
stroke of paralysis at his home last
Monday evening and at this writing
is in critical condition. His entire
left side was paralyzed. He is one of
the old residents of the city and has
reached the advanced age OF 70 years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07
WILL Leave COUNTY
Co. supt. Dolby" Not Candidate for
Re-etection-Accepts Superintend-
oncy Of Madison Schools.

The many friends of County Super
intendent F. W. Dobbyn will regret to
hear that he has decided to leave the
county. He was offered the position
of superintendent of the high school
at Madison, Minn., and after careful
consideration decided to accept the
same. He will begin his new duties at
the opening of the school in Septem-
ber next. The work he will take up is
not new to him, as he had held similar
positions for a number of years before
he became superintendent of our coun-
ty. The salary at Madison will be
81, 260 for the first year; his present
salary is 81, $50, but considering the
expense connected with the present po-
sition this is really less than the new
position gives. The work is also less
arduous and trying to the health than
what he is now doing.
Mr.. Dobbyn is now serving his
fourth year as county superintendent,
and it is no fattery to state that he
has filled the position in very credit
able manner. He has worked with
energy and success to better school
conditions, and as a result of his la
bors large number of the old, poor
ly constructed "boxcar' schoolhouses
have given way to modern buildings
About one-half of the schools now
have modern ventilating systems. The
number of districts qualifying for the
special state aid has been greatly in
creased. Nearly all the schools are
we'll supplied with all necessary ma
terial for good work. The standard
of teachers has been raised by the re-
quirements for state aid. In short,
Mr.. Dobbyn has made record to
which he can point with pride, and his
work will be felt in the county long af-
ter he has left us. While we are sor-
ry to have him leave us, we are thank
full for the good work he has done and
wish him success in his new position.
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.. Speaks Here Next. SUNDAY.

Rev. l.. Himrod, the great temper
ance speaker, will speak in the
Swedish Baptist church next. Sunday
at II O'Clock a.. m. in the English
Methodist church at 3 p.. NJ, and ii
the Free Lutheran church at 80 3. m.
All are cordially invited to attend
these meetings. d .sl . + $@ :.s 81 =
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ing it necessary to draw for sides in
the coming contest. The result was:
that Willmar drew the affirmative side,
which will necessitate considerable
extra work in the way of preparations:
The debate will probably be held On
Friday evening, March %. r
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07

A gang of sixty Italian laborers
arrived here yesterday and will be
employed by the Great Northern in
the work Of enlarging the yards.
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cENNESSEE NEWS.

GEM ESSEE, Feb. 26.-On Thurs
day afternoon, Washington's BIRTH
day, the pupils in Dist. So rendered a.
program consisting of songs, read.
ings, quotations and recitations. To
show their interest in the work the
members of the board were present.
and the clerk, M. A. Anderson, de-
livered a very able and interesting
speech, which the pupils and the
teacher appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. W. Peterson spent
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Rev. Nelson of Lake Elizabeth.
Miss Anna Ketstrom of Davenport,
Iowa, came. up last Tuesday from
Waverly, Mimi: where she had been
visiting relatives. She spent last
week visiting at the home of her
cousin, Hjalmar Peterson, returning
to her home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Isaacson of
town of Kandiyohi spent Sunday even
ing at the home of j. P. Lindquist.
In spite of the bad roads quite a
crowd attended the meeting of the
temperance league in Dist. IL, Friday
evening.
Harry Berg has resumed his work
at O. 81. Peterson's place.
DR.. A. Neilsson of Lake Lillian was
seen in this vicinity on Sunday.
Mrs. U. S. Glader of Grove City
visited at the home of her brother, E.
j. Johnson, Saturday.
A. o. Hedberg, formerly of Gen.
nessee, made a trip to Atwater on
Friday, returning on Saturday to
Morris, where Mr.. and Mrs. Hedbere
now reside.
GENNESSEE, March 5.-Elmer
Peterson left last Monday for South
Shore, Mile Lacs county, for visit
with relatives and friends.
The P. L. S. of Dist. IL will give an
entertainment on Saturday evening,
March 81.
Eighth grade examinations were
held in Dist. So last Thursday and
Friday.
A coffee social will be given at the
home of Mrs. A Hedberg on Wednes-
day afternoon for the benefit of the
Baptist church of Lake Elizabeth.
"Crank'' is pleased to report that
Ole Benson, who has been confined to
his bed for six weeks with rheumatic
fever, is improving rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Johnson and
Peter Peterson were pleasantly enter.
tanned at J. E. Barker's home Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nordlund arrived here
from Minneapolis last week and will
make their home in Atwater for some
time:
Mrs. Il. A. Peterson and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Anderson and
Mrs. T. A. Olson spent Sunday at the
homes of Peter Peterson and Ola Ben
son.
The Misses Annie and Minnie Peter
son entertained their cousins, Louis
and Lydia Mattson, Sunday evening.
When and where was Gennessee rep-
resented? Let me tell you; it was
Sunday evening at the Union temper
:ance meeting to hear the lecture given
by W. G. Calderwood. Hope the peo-
pie of Atwater will follow his advice.
The Minnetoga Temperance League
will have its next meeting in the
schoolhouse in Dist. So on March g..
''Pen," don't forget to come to the
meeting. .
Judith Peterson spent Saturday and
Sunday at Grove City. CRANK. >
nee A aughter was born to Mr. and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-07

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Gilbertson on Tuesday night
of last week. e..:,.
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q daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs: Y = ]: Geo Irving on Monday Of last