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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
Suffers Loss BY Fire.

Fire did considerable damage on
the residence of John F. Lundberg on
Jessie street last Monday evening
about seven O'Clock. The house is
owned jointly by Mr.. Lundberg, who
occupies the lower floor, and his
mother, Mrs. Mary T. Lundberg, who
occupies the upper floor. The old
lady had started fire in her kitchen
stove and then went down stairs to
take care of the children while Mr..
and Mrs. Lundberg went out for a
while. After some time smoke was
noticed coming down the stairs, and
Mr.. Ole Erickson, father of Mrs. J. F.
Lundberg, who happened to be pres
ent, ran upstairs. but was forced
back by the heavy smoke. He turned
in the fire alarm and the department
responded very promptly, but on
account of the long distarce the fire
had gained considerable headway.
Before the fire had been put out it
had burned thru the upper floor in
several places and also burned thru
the roof. A closet containing a lot of
clothiug was practically destroyed.
The flood of water also did q great
deal OF damage, and q number of
household articles were damaged in
being moved out. Mr.. Lundberg
estimates the loss at between $7OO and
$500, partly covered by insurance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
Celebrated Their Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Craswell
celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary
of their wedding at their Sioux City
home last Saturday evening and a
large number of guests was. present
to assist in making the occasion an
enjoyable one. Among the relatives
in attendance were the following from
this city: Mrs. John Williams and
daughter, Miss Barbara. and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Craswell. They returned
home Monday afternoon, accompanied
by MIR. and Mrs Robert Ives and
daughter, Miss Janet, who were also
among the relatives in attendance and
who enjoyed brief visit here before
leaving on the evening train for their
home in Watertown, S. D..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
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RoSElAND REPORTS.

ROSELAND, March IA basket
social was given in Dist. 81, lately and
q net sum of $3.50 was realized. The
proceeds will 60 towards purchasing
q bell and building bell tower on the
schoolhouse. .& =. :: =, = : :. :: u .:: Is
Miss Flora Dykema has returned
after spending five months in Miss
Aliens dressmaking parlors in Will
mar. .. ,..y: : :: ~ S.
Mr.. Jos. Blecha, who has been liv-5
ing in this vicinity for the past ten
years, has sold his farm and will leave
for North Dakota next week. :; - 81 Il
Mr.. w. Olson, who is. at present
staying in Bird Island, visited re1a-
tives and friends in this. locality: last
week. .s -. j
Mr.. and Mrs: Van Buren entertained
a number OF our young folks at
''tlinch' last Tuesday evening. Those
present from Prinsburg were Miss
Sarah Dykema and Mr.. Fred Poor
tinga. Finch was played until a late
hour, after which delicious refresh
ments were served. 10
Communion services were held in
the Reformed church last Sunday, and
Mr. and Mrs. Ole Witgren were re-
ceived into full membership. &;
Mr.. Poortinga has started to build
a house on Mrs. Damhof's farm,
which will soon be occupied by Il.
Van den Einde and family. /.
A number Of our farmers are sorry
for not having sold their wheat before
this, as the market is going down. !:
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Liepitz of Willmar
visited at the home of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Hockstra,
last Sunday. 3 q
Our sympathy goes out to Mr.. Bou-
man, who received word last week
from Fergus Falls that his wife's
health is in very critical condition..
Mr.. Bouman left for Fergus Falls the
next day. :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

-, The vestry of St. Luke's church has
purchased from the Great Northern
Railway Co. the Gjems building on
the property recently bought by the
company and which had been occupied
for some time by the Willmar Marble
Works. The building will be moved
to the church property and will be
fitted up for guild house. It will
occupy the site Immediately north of
the church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
]. RlNcVllLEsREpoRT

. sRINGVIILE, March 20 -Edw. S.
Shipstead left last Tuesday for Stan
ley, n. d, Tor visit with his old
friend, "a: 3. Amundson, and also to
Investigate the farming country up
there with view Of taking claim. -
It is reported that Albert Solseth,
who left last fall for the pineries, has
met with the misfortune of having one
of his legs broken. We sincerely hope
that he may have a speedy recovery
and be none the worse off for his acci-
dent. =:
Miss Julia Moen, a sister of Carl
Anderson, who now resides near the
Grow River parsonage, came up from
Ipava, ILL.,, for a short visit. It is
Miss Moen's intention to make trip
to the land of the midnight sun, and
she will leave here March 20 for the
voyage across the Atlantic.
The Bethania Ladies' Sewing society
of the Grow River church will meet
March 28 at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Johnson. All are cordially
invited.
Oliver Halvorson of Norway Lake
was seen on our roads last Friday
Mr.. Balvorson is agent for the De-
Laval cream separators.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Gunderson left
for New London again last Thursday,
after a months stay with J. P. John
son.
Miss Amanda Sonstegard left on
Monday for St. Anthony Park to be
present at the graduation exercises of
the school of agriculture, of which in
stitution her brother Olof is gradu-
ate. She will be accompanied home
by her brother Rudolph of Sisseton,
S. D., who will make a brief visit with
his parents here.
P. L. Peterson of New London spent
a few days here the latter part of last
| week. MAX.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
CITIZENS CAIMPAlc n0PENS
Big Social and Opening Gun OF Citizens
Temperance Campaign d Bonds@
Hall Monday Evening. -,

The Citizens temperance campaign
will open next Monday evening at the
Bonde Hall with social given by a
joint committee of ladies from nearly
all the churches of the city, at which
refreshments and lunch will be served
by all who favor them with a call.
The price, 10 cents from each, will be
used to promote the temperance cause.
= The serving of coffee and lunch will
begin at six O'Clock and continue
until eight O'Clock, when program
consisting mainly of an address by
Rev. Joseph Hogg, the fighting par
son OF Minneapolis, will be given.
After the program, coffee will be
served again to all who wish to par
take, and a good social time will be
had.
Rev. Hogg is very well known here,
and has delivered tel ing blows
against the license forces in former
campaigns here. He now comes fresh
from similar campaigns in many of
the towns of the Northwest, and may
be depended upon to give the people
OF Willmar stirring address,
The program for the entire citizens
campaign will be announced at the
Monday night meeting. The commit
tee wishes to extend a cordial invita-
tion to the people of the city and sur
rounding country to come to this
social, enjoy themselves and be
inspired to do their best for another
victory for to maintain q clean city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Examinations for mail carrier SER
vice in the city were held in the High
school building last Saturday from 9
a.. m. to 2:30 p. NJ, and were conducted
by J. M. Shoemaker of St. Paul, Sec
retary of the 8th U. S. Civil Service
District. There were % applicants
present to take the required test, near
ly all of whom were Willmar residents.
The papers were sent to Washington
and the results will soon be known.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
Railroad Does Not Want Saloons

Two weeks ago. local railroad man. who has been
tive in lining voters in favor of saloons in years
past at Wimar passed out the word Spcer that the
people of that village need not expect any excursions
if they did not vote license Wilmar citizen wrote
to F. I. Whitney ascertain if such statement was
authorized by the Company. The following reply
received -<>1 A.. :, - "s.'."-
. GREAT NORTHERN COMPANY II T..
PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPT. #**%*s~
ST. Paul, MINI. ~ -.:>..% a.. e.
=" ..-~~.. .~<.: -. March H. 1906"
DEAR SIR Tam in receipt your instant
beg that the policy of the Company against
running Of Sunday excursions former
nanced the latter have sometimes response public
quest ~. ~" 3<**=s= sz.
anything would discontinuance of Sunday excur
sons Wmar under circumstances would be that the
looms open at that point "S##zs #== s
Yours Truly =. +
(Signed) sF. 7. WHITNEY, s4z
..sz Passenger Traffic Manager.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
Organized W. c. T. U. at sptcer.

Mrs. J. H. Styles, vice president,
and Mrs. L. Rodlun, treasurer, of the
Willmar w. G. T. u, returned
Saturday afternoon from Spicer,
where they organized a Union on Fri
day afternoon with membership of
eighteen. The organization was the
result of meeting held at Mardin's
hall earlier in the week and conducted
by James L. Himrod, the temperance
lecturer. The initial steps for organ
izing were taken at this meeting by a
number of the Spioer ladies. The fol
lowing are the officers of the new
organization: Miss Anna McMa
presidents; Miss Alma Samuelson,
secretary, Mrs. D. Hagenstein, treas
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The temperance lecture in the Swed-
ish Baptist church by the pastor, Rev.
A. G. Hall, was a strong and inspir-
ing one. Rev. Hall defined the stand
of the Baptist denomination on the
license question in language so clear
and convincing that no one who heard
it can doubt that his denomination or
church has always been in the front in
the war against the saloon and always
will be, or be untrue to its principles.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
SUMMON NED BY DEATH !
sslovsd Wife Of J. c. Frsess Rsssess g
E.. &. . Her Eternsi Rest, After ! Long i
e.. and Patient Illness. Il

s. The sad news reached this city Mon
day, shortly before noon, of the death
OF Mrs. Gertrude Marie Freese, wife
g ..of J. G. Freese, who passed away in
Minneapolis at 10 O'Clock that morn
ing. ]: The demise occurred at the home
OF . friend, Mrs.. Tilton, SIS Ninth
street, south and the: message announ-
cling that the: end had come was re-
,ceived here by her husband. thru a
telegram. Death was due to tumor of
the. brain, from which the deceased
had been a sufferer for the past couple
Of years.
1. The deceased had been in poor
health for the past eleven years. At
different times she seemed to rally and
her condition was considerably i'm
proved until she became afflicted with
a humorous growth. After undergoing
treatment here for some time it was
advised that she be taken to Minnea-
polls, where it was hoped that with
proper treatment and the best of care
her condition would be considerably
improved and result in a complete re-
covery. She was accordingly taken
to the city on Tuesday of last week
and tho her condition was considered
serious it was not realized that the
end was so near and the news of her
death came as a great shock to the
husband and relatives in this city as
we'll as her many friends.
= Mr.. Freese went down on the after.
noon train and made the necessary
arrangements for the removal of the
remains to the Willmar home, return
ing with them last evening. They
were taken in charge here by Under
taker Peterson and escorted from the
depot by members of the fratern al
orders of which the husband is mem
ber and also by ladies of the Eastern
Star, the deceased being member of
the local chapter.
]. The funeral will be held tomorrow
(Thursday) afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock
from the family residence. Rev.
Horatio Gates will officiate and after
a brief service at the house the re-
mains will be taken to their last rest
ing place in Fairview cemetery, where
the final obsequies will be held.
!. Deceased was IS years and I months
of age when the final summons came.
She was born in Fyen, Denmark, Aug.
10, 1870. The family emigrated to
America in the. early sos and the de-
ceased made her home at Diamond
Lake, Atwater and Willmar, residing
with her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Nels
s: Johnson in this city, until :, her
anarriag to j :: G: .Freese, on Nov. ,13,
1898. No children are left as a re-
suit of the union. Besides her .hns-
band and parents deceased leaves a
sister, Mrs Henry G. Traue, now re-
siding at Sand Point, Idaho.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to the bereaved hus-
band and relatives in the loss of a
loving wife and woman who had en-
deared herself to all who knew her.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Presbyterial Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary societies will be held on Thurs
day of this week at St. Cloud Mrs.
E. w. Lewis and Mrs. J. H. Styles
will represent the societies connected
with the Presbyterian church of this
city. The former will read a paper
on 'Present Conditions in China"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

At the fourth ward caucus last night
there were about ten voters present
and c. L. Collin was decided on as
candidate for alderman against the
no-licence convention candidate, J. c.
Strand,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Willmar has had no saloons for the
past five years, and during this time
her population has greatly increased,
her postal receipts nearly doubled,
and her bank deposits are more than
twice what they were seven years ago.
Absence of saloons does not seem to
have killed business in this instance.
Independent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Walter B. Crosby, son of Editor
Crosby of this city, has been appoint
ed captain and drill master of Co. H.,
Mimi apolis journal Cadet Regiment,
which is being organized for partici-
patton in the parade at the National
G. A. r. Encampment to be held in.
Minneapolis the week of Aug. .l3. 49,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Mr.. Elmer W. Peterson and
Miss Christina Anderson both of
Gennesee town, were united in mar
riage last Friday afternoon. The
ceremony took place at the Swedish
Lutheran parsonage in this city, Rev.
G.. Peterson officiating. The bride
was attended by Miss Christine Olson,
and the groomsman was Andrew E..
W. Peterson. The TRIBUNE wishes
the young couple happy and pros
porous life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The St. Agnes Guild of the Episco-
pal church will have sale of home
made cooking Saturday, March 3lst,
at the store of the Willmar: Furniture
Company.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The Young Peoples Union of the
Baptist church received many compli-
ments on the Badge" program given
in the church last Friday evening.
The church was we'll filed with inter-
ested listeners, and the receipts of the
evening were also encouraging.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Miss Marie Railson has been ap-
pointed vice president for Kandiyohi
county for the Minnesota State Music
Teachers Association. The fifth an
nual meeting of the association will
be held in Minneapolis the first part
of June, the exact date not yet having
been decided on. Miss Railson will
be pleased to furnish any information
wanted regarding the association and
the coming meeting.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
"u'' Dramatic Club cominr.

The University Dramatic Club will
come to Willmar the latter part of
next month and give one performance
at the opera house under the auspices
of the Mems Club of St. Luke's
church. ''Nance Oldfeld''' and "rhe
Cricket on the HEARTH are the plays
presented by this popular organiza-
tion and judging by what has been
said of their entertainments in other
cities of the state Willmar people may
expect dramatic treat. Both of the
above plays are presented at the same
performance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Frank
Roberts, corner Second street and
Litchtield avenue, next Tuesday after
noon, March q, at three O'Clock.
All temperance loving people are
invited to attend and unite with US in
prayer that God will help to so lead
the election day that the saloons will
be kept out of our city. Com. y
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The three sons of Mrs. Carlin, from
British Columbia, are among the
members of the family who have been
summoned here on account of the SER
ious illness of their mother.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The stock of liquors that was seized
in the Merchants Hotel raid some time
ago. was destroyed last Monday by
Sheriff Lundquist and assistants and
on the 10Th of this month the sale of
the fixtures will take place. The sale
will be held in the Ole Barnstad build
ing, second door east of the hotel.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
kANDlyoh, cuLLlNcs.

KANDIYOHI, March :20.-A' deal
was made last week by which Peter
Erickson became the owner of the
Thomas Erickson farm of 80 acres,
commonly known as the Nels Norman
eighty.
Jonas Bengtson was among those
reported sick for few days last week.
Mrs. E. T. Aultman spent Saturday
and Sunday visiting with her parents
in Willmar.
Erick Erickson returned home last
Thursday from Cherokee, Iowa, where
he has been spending the winter He
was accompanied by lady friend who
will remain here for some time.
Mrs. Louis Norman arrived here
last week from North Dakota. We
understand that Louis will also be
here in a few weeks and will take
charge of his fathers farm.
The interior of Backlund's meat
market is receiving new coat of
paint.
Dan Downs left last Friday for
Graceville for visit, returning on
Monday.
Charley Berg shipped cattle on Mon
day.
A new assistant postmaster made
his appearance at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. u. Peterson last week.
Mrs. Pendergast was the victim of a
surprise party given her by number
of her friends last Friday afternoon.
Dan Downs is having an Office built
on to his livery barn. MIKE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The Seminary Band concert given
last evening was largely attended and
an excellent program was rendered.
The band was assisted by local talent
and all of the numbers were received
with hearty applause, there being
several encOres.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Mrs. P. c.. Tonning and Mrs. n.
s. Peterson, Of the Ladies Social
Union Of the Presbyterian church,
will serve coffee in the church base
ment on Friday afternoon Of this
week, from three to six. A cordial
invitation is extended to every body.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
English NJ. E, Church,

Next Sabbath, March 25, will be
Temperance Sunday at the English
M. E. church. Morning sermon,
text, Hab'k lis; subject-"The sale of
liquor cannot be licensed without
SIM" At the evening service the text
will be Isaiah 28:7; subject-"Wno
then is responsible? the devil, the
saloonkeeper, the legislature, the
drunkard or the Christian voter?''
The hours of service are: II a. m.
and 1880 p. m. S. F. SPITZ, pastor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Frank Knox, j.. A. Hedin and A. j..
smithson left here yesterday for
Hawick, from which place they went
out to act as viewers of the Irving
ditch, known as county ditch No. 20.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The seventh annual reunion of the
18th regiment association of Spanish
war veterans will be held at the old
state capitol building in ST. Paul next
Monday evening. Capt. NJ, W.
Spicer Of Co. D and other comrades
from this city and vicinity will proba-
blv attend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

The members of the High school de-
batting team were entertained by Prof.
and Mrs. Tonning last Saturday even
ing at a six O'Clock dinner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21
Succumbsd to CONSUMPTION.

After an illness of about a year
with the dread disease, consumption,
Ole E. Erickson, son of Ole Erickson, of
Spicer, passed away on Saturday
afternoon at the home of his sister,
Mrs. John Lundberg. on south Jessie
street, Fourth ward, in this city,
where the patient sufferer spent the
last few weeks of his illness. Death
came peacefully, the young man
breathing his last at 2:30, surrounded
by number of the relatives.
Deceased was 20 years of age the
18th of last October. He is survived
by his father and the following sisters:
Mrs. Peter 0. Nelson, of Whitefeld;
Mrs. John Lundberg, Mrs. Sigurd
Berkness and Mrs. Edward Peterson,
of Willmar; Misses Mary and Jennie
Erickson, of Spicer. A stepmother
and several children by the second
union of the father are the other men,
bers of the family living at the home
about half mile north of Spicer.
The funeral was held yesterday.
The remains were taken from the
undertaking rooms of I. G. Olson,
where he had been prepared for
burial, to the Lutheran Free church,
where services were conducted by Rev.
M. B. Michaelson at IL o'clock a. m.
The last sad rites were held in the
town of Whitefeld, the former home
of the family. The funeral cortege
followed the remains to the Hardan-
ger church cemetery, where the burial
service was conducted by Rev. J. O..
Lundberg, and the interment was in
the family burial lot, where the
mother and other members of the
family are buried.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-03-21

Frank Bigham, mail clerk on the
Willmar & Sioux Falls line, has been
confined to his home in the First ward
with a severe attack of muscular rheu.
matism. =, .: >