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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
WILL CONS TRuCT' DITCH


/. The bids for construct of the
Grass Lake ditch were opened by4the
county auditor last Saturday. The
sealed bids were rejected and. open
bids were called for. Jerry Sherwood,
who already has several large ditch
ing contracts in this county, finally
secured the job of constructing the
open ditch from point south of Kan
diyohi avenue in this city to- Lake
Waconda, and also all the branch
bitches. In the case of the branch
bitches Mr.. Sherwood agreed to dig
them with the big ditching machine,
thus. making 16-foot ditch while
charging only for the amount of dirt
estimated by. the surveyor for a ditch
two feet wide at the bottom. This will
give the farmers a good deal better
and more satisfactory job without in
creasing the price: Mr.. Sherwood's
bid for the main ditch was SIG, As
and for the side bitches 81, ,296. 40, max
ing total of $18, 8,247.94.
The contract for digging the ditch
from Trott avenue to the point where
the open ditch: begins and for laying
the tile in said part has been let to J.
II. Wiggins for $1,000.
The expense Of laying tiling across
public roads will be about $500 and
the preliminary expenses viewing,
surveying, posting notices, etc.-were
about $500. This makes total of
$22, ,377. .94-only S6l.56 above the en-
gineer's estimate. AS the auditor is
allowed to let q contract for 30 per
cent above estimate it can be seen that
the interested parties will get out of it
cheaper than was. expected. AS the
benefits assessed amounted to about
S36, 600 each party assessed will. have
to pay only about 1886 of the assess
ment. The assessment on Willmar
city will thus be in the neighborhood
of Sc, 400 instead of $1O,O as estimat-
ed by the viewers.
Mr.. Sherwood has agreed to have
the material for constructing the
dredge-boat and also the machinery
on the ground inside of thirty days.
He. expects to have. the lumber there
sooner than stipulated, and to be
ready for work in from five to six
weeks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
Gilbertson- Mvhro.

The marriage of Ole Gilbertson and
Miss Helga Petrine Myhre, both of
this city, came as happy surprise to
their friends who had not learned of
the important step contemplated by
these young people. The event took
place in Minneapolis last Wednesday
evening and was a very quiet affair.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Jerde of the Lutheran Synod church,
the knot being tied at the parsonage.
The attendents were Nels J. Hanson
and Miss Otilia Myhre, the brides
sister.
The bride and groom returned to
Willmar later in the week and are
now at home at GA Third street, where
they have gone into housekeeping.
The TRIBUNE joins their many friends
in extending hearty congratulations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
MEMORIAL DAY 5AI WlLLMAR. view, zoos. J
LOCKED IN FREl lcH / CAR
Boy Spends Three Days 81 Road With.
out Food % Drink. IS Finally y.
- Rescued at Willmar. ..> .S=,s t#.: & s.. s2*

Locked in q car filed with corn that
was billed for Minneapolis, George
Harrison, q lad Of years, rode from
Randolph, Neb., to Willmar, after Be-
ing on the road three days and two
nights without a bite; to5eat save what
was in the car and nothing to drink.
Young Harrison was discovered in
his perilous position last W ednesday
afternoon shortly before five clock
by P. II. McAuliff, q member OF the
grain inspection force stationed at
this point. He had opened the car for
the purpose Of sampl ling the contents
and threw : heavy pro IS 81 W. MT u
in length into the car, the same light
ing only short distance from the boy.
Half famished and suffering for want
of water the lad came to the door,
when he told his. pathetic story and
relief was at once given him. He was
taken to the Commercial Hotel, where
his inner wants were attended to and
where he was given q nights lodging.
He was later: cared for by Dan Leahy,
the Great Northern policeman, and
his case was investigated. :& ;, =.
The boy claims that he had been an
occupant of the car since early Mon
day morning, at which time he was
assisting his stepfather in loading the
car at his home in Randolph, Neb.
According to the boys story his step
father is an elevator agent at that
place. The car had been locked and
sealed while he was inside and had
been sent on it's journey without any.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
DISTRICT: CONVENTION
Swedish Epworth :Lesguers viii Con.
vens In ksndiyohi n. E.. Church
- juno l2-l4. ~ ~ :

The Epworth Leagues of all Swedish
Methodist Episcopal congregations in
the Minneapolis district will hold their:
annual convention. in the Methodist
church in Kandiyohi, June IL to IA.
About fifteen delegates and most of
the: pastors Of the district are expected
to be present. This will be an inn
portant church event, and everybody
is invited to attend meetings. a.. -.
PROGRAM. s>a3@~s,- a~ssz-5-.
TUESDAY. !:
2p. m. Dinner at the home; of Mr.. and
Mrs Gilbert Johnson. Procession. Recrea-
ton. ~ - -. 4 =, fs:. ssst
s. p: m. Prayer meeting. -: + !: J.
40 &. . m. Address of zslcua1k 31y, local
pastor. Response by Rev. Giastaf Lindstrom
serm on by Rev. A. G. johnson: : ,;s:=>
IT,. WEDNESDAY: J.,
$3.50 a. M. Devotional exercises, led by the
delegate fr ON the First Minneapolis congre-
cation. =. = ~
Organization, introduction of delegates, re-
ports from district officers and delegates.
Essays and discussions: "The relation of
converted youths to those unconverted," by
delegate from Saltwater. ''Are class meet
ings as necessary in our times as in the first
days of the church?", by delegate from Clear
Lake. +. -"'e = :
2p.m. Song and experience meeting led
by delegate from the First st: Paul church.
Reports of delegates. -, ~.
Essays and discussions: ."Congregational
unity" by delegate from Northeast Minnea-
polls; "Wllat our church is doing for the mis-
sions,' by delegate from Arlington Hill, St.
Paul.
1880 p. m. Sermons by Rev. Gustaf Lind
strom and Andrew Anderson.
THURSDAY.
$50 a. m. Prayer meeting, led by dele
gate from Lindstrom.'
Essays and discussions: 1.-THE Junior
League" by delegate from the First Minnea-
polls church: SIS it more necessary among
us to take up the study of missions than the
study of the bible?," by delegate from Lind
| strom. *- - .,-
2p. m. Song and experience meeting, led
by delegate from Willmar.
Essays and discussions: "An exemplary
Epworth League" by delegate from At
water; Nearer, my God, to- thee, !" by delegate
| from the First St. Paul church.
1880 p. M. Sermons by Rev. G.. F. Ed
wards and ]. A. Willman. !: :
- CAMP MEETING. : @@
Immediately after the convention ION Fri
day morning) the camp meeting will COM
| mence and continue over Sunday. Three
sessions will be, held each day as follows
Forenoon, beginning at 10 o'clock; after
| noon, beginning at O'Clock; evening, begin
ming at 1880 O'Clock. The following pastors
will be present: J. A. Wagner, A. G. Hu1t-
gren, L. c. Edgren, c. F. Edwards and Axe1
Anderson. s'.. - H. =. =. '- a
For the convenience Of strangers and 9TH
ers who do. not desire to bring food with
them: coffee and sandwiches will be served
for ten cents. Ice cream will also be for sale.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
New Proprietors In Charge.

The new proprietors of the Glarum
Hotel, Messrs. Samuel Govig and
Hans H.. Rude, took possession Of
that well-known hostelry last Friday
morning and are now in full charge.
The hotel will undergo several needed
improv ovements and the new land lords
hope to conduct q place that will be
come popular with hotel patrons.
They will offer the best of accommo-
dations to the public and will conduct
9 feed barn in connection with the
hOtel. i. s:... u .: :5 a T. %$.$s:. &.
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Cyclone In Lake Lillian.

= A small cyclone struck A. Frank
sons place in town OF Lake Lillian on
Tuesday of last week. Fortunately
the twister, which swept strip about
two rods WIDE, passed between the
house and the barn without touching
either. It struck the granary, which
contained about 600 bushels of grain,
lifted it off the foundation and moved
it several feet: Some sheds were picked
up bodily and carried out into a past
ure, where the lumber was deposited
in the shape of kindling wood. The
suction of the storm was sufficiently
strong to drain a small slough in its
path. The damage is estimated al
about $500. ~.~ .,.,. -. -
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Telephone r TIPS.

The Willmar Telephone Exchange was built nine
years ago for $500 The present gross earnings are
at the rate Of $7,903.9S a year. Expenses. mante.
nance and operation, at the rate Of S. 52L92 year
The city has not received one cent for its franchise
or the use Of its streets Further the exchange has
been sold out TO the Bell trust just as the Minnesota
Central was sold out. @ :.< ~*
1.-THE people behave themselves the company
may give the city something, we are told. The
people Of Wlmar are not objects Of charity but will
insist on their rights. . : !. ..: =. Il. ..=. ::
The trust through It local representatives have de-
c!ared that It will not ask for renewal Of the fran
chise because i claims to own the streets for atime.
People Of WilImar are held up to talk to the farm.
ers and the farmers are held up to talk TO Wl|mar
Sentiment il favor Of the city taking over and op-
Grating the exchange next spring is growing rapidly
il the city Fearful that he cannot deliver the streets
Of Mllmar 10 the Bell trust as agreed D. N. Talman
IS now making great fight to Be elected as alderman
himself and control the council next spring il
der to prevent favorable action to city ownership.
His favorite newspaper organ having been shaned
into silence alter being convicted 81 false statements.
Tallman has secured tie services o the dirty muck
rake editor e vl|if the men whom he cannot con.
troll. .=As s=:=s*S. u
The manhood: :of tie voters 81 First Ward will be-
tested next tuesday II Tallman controls First Ward
now he vii! control tie city next spring The issue
greed versus good citizenship Elect the best man.
:.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

] DEATH ! e: / CAM E suDD EN- Y
hrs. Glars s. tlstnss Is Stricken. with
Heart failure and Passes Away s u:
8 81 z: Friday Morning Last. y, 3s5sS i .:5 II

''-55i :. NarE.
The community was shocked last
Friday morning upon hearing Of the
sudden death of Mrs. g. G.. Haines,
who passed away early that morning,
death being due to heart failure "a.
Death came without warning and
the sudden taking away of the wife
and mother came as q severe blow to
the members Of the family. The de-
ceased had risen about five O'Clock
and was shortly afterwards !. found
lying on the bedroom. floor. A ply
sician was Immediately summoned, ):
but it was found that life had fed and
that the loved one was beyond all
human help. >'.G~ ;2'..s, .s. - Z Y
Mrs. Clara S. Haines was 81 years,
10 months and 25 days of age, being
born July 4, 1853: Her native. home
was in Norway, from which place she
emigrated to. Barry, Canada, at the
age OF six, spending her childhood
days there. : She was married 36 years
ago to the husband who now survives
her. They lived near Grove City,
later removing to Minneapolis, where
they resided for several years. From
this city the family removed to the
town of Whitefeld, this county, where
they resided until their removal to
Willmar, 81 years ago, and they have
been residents of this city ever since.
The surviving members OF the family
who are left to mourn the loss of a
fond and devoted wife and mother are
the husband and the following chill
fdren: Sophie, Emma, Ella, Fred,
| Agnes and Walter. A number of rela:
tives in this county also survive the
deceased.
The funeral was held on Monday
afternoon at two O'Clock from the
family residence in the First ward,
services being conducted in both
English and Norwegian by Rev. NJ
B. Michaelson of the Lutheran Free
church, of which deceased was mem
ber. Rev. H. c.. Buell. of the FRS
Presbyterian church assisted in thu
services at the house and selections
were rendered by a mixed QUARTET,
composed, of Messrs. Bitterness ant
EVik, Mrs. Tonning and Miss Florenc'
r. Porter. The interment took plac,
in Fairview cemetery, where the re
mains were laid; to- rest beside othel
Emembers Of i the family The dee]
goes out to the bereaved in their sa,
affliction. %. ~
Those present at the funeral iron
out-of-town points were the following
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Brandt and littl'
son, G. A. and Albert. Brandt, all O
Morris; Mr.. and Mrs. H. Nicholson
George, Emma, Laura and -Esthe
Nicholson, of Atwater, and Mrs
Harris Peterson, of Raymond.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
Invitations have been Issued nv ]

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. Nels Nelson, of-the town Of
St. Johns, for the wedding Of their
daughter, Hannah, to John Swenson.
The marriage will occur at st. y Johns
church on Sunday afterno oon, J June 10,
at e three O'Clock. r lowing the core
.mony there will be 9: reception q the
brides home. IS. .s..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

many and beautiful, the casket being
literally loaded down with flowers. 35%**5:
Among the relatives Of the widow
who came to attend the funeral were
her brothers and wives, Mr.. and Mrs
Sam Alnlderson, of Spicer, and Mr..
and Mrs..An drew. Anderson, of New
Lond on; also another brother, Ed An
lldreWs, Sof CARING n. p. d s55I.
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FOR RP0oRH0uSE ONLY
Messrs. Rice and 'Ta11man Do
nate Only For Building
Home For Poor.
MAKE Offer UNCONDITIONAL
Declare That Their $4,000 is DEPOSIT
ted For Poorhouse Proposition Re-
gardIess Of What Any Other Person
Does, and Promise Further contri-
buttons for Such Project.

EDITOR TRIBUNE:-In the last issue
of your paper, there appeared a COM
munication from one of our distin-
guished citizens in reference to the do
nation of money and other matters.
In this article ukase is issued to
the effect that we must within ten days
withdraw from the mayors hands our
contribution of 100000 and deposit
the same with the city treasurer, or a
like donation of 81 ,00O. 90 for the same
purpose would not be made by him.
We have perfect faith in the cashier
of the First National Bank, the city
treasurer, but it must not be forgotten
that even donations must follow the
usual business routine. This money
can not be credited to the city until an
action favorable to receiving such do
nation has been taken by the council.
We thought, when making the mayor
the custodian of our donation, and
think so yet, that the chief executive
of the city is the proper person to
communicate with in a matter of this
kind. AS the presiding officer of the
council, he, in the natural order of
business, would bring the matter be-
fore it for proper consideration.
To go to the mayor now and state
that there is objection to his holding
the money and hence we must request
him to return the same, would be Of
fering a gratuitous insult to him by
implying lack of faith in his hon.
esty and willingness to carry out our
wishes. We have the utmost conf
dence in his integrity and ability, and
his reputation for fairness and square
dealing is not limited to Willmar.
We contributed the money to help
build home for the poor and will not
consent to have it diverted to the
building of city hall, city hospital
or any other purpose. If true, as as
serted by your correspondent, that the
business men or the people of Will
mar do not want such a home for the
poor, we'll and good. ... We shall, in
that case, request that onr money be
returned to US. On the other hand,
should the action be favorable, suit
able ground selected, and building
be erected or under process of erec-
tion, we have assured the mayor that
he can then call on US for further
donation in addition to the one al
ready made for such home.
If the county system of caring for
the poor is inaugurated, it would &C.
complish the same purpose and would
be preferable to the present plan which
has proved to be very unsatisfactory.
This money is freely donated by us
for the purpose above stated independ-
ent of any further contributions by
ANY person Or persons and is not
given in response to any ''calling OF
a bluff"
A. E. RICE,
n N TAvJMAN
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
Mission Meeting n Lake Lillian,

A mission meeting will be held in
the Independent Swedish Baptist
church near Olof L.. :Enkton's place in
town OF Lake Lillian, on Saturday
and Sunday; June9 and 10. Every
body is invited. Please notice these
dates, as announcement had previously
been made for the meeting to be- held
at q later date, which had to be
changed to the above on account Of
conflicting dates in other places. |,.9 5"2
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

w. r. Berens has severed his con-
nection with the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company agency in Willmar
and has joined his father, Peter Ber-
ems, in the furniture business at Litch-
field ~. o.. -+.@
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
THEIR WORK FINISHED
Large Audience Witnesses Commence
= mont Exercises Of viillmsr Nigh +.
School Glass Of 1906. *@.=*s3 :< # +. !

~
Willmar High school took place at
the Opera House last Friday evening
and were witnessed by an audience
that taxed the seating capacity of the
building to it's fullest extent. The
decorations were simple but beautiful
masses of green plants with white
flowers, arranged across the front of
the stage and at each end, represent
ing the class colors, green and white.
The exercises opened with a amusical
selection by the Willmar High school
orchestra, which was rendered in q
very creditable manner. Rev. H. C.
Buell. delivered the Invocation.
Miss Elsie L. Roberts recited ssThe
Boat Race'' in a. very artistic and
pleasing manner. -,
Miss Constance Larson delivered an
oration on "When Ambition Ceases
to be q Virtue" She gave short
but vivid sketch of the life of Aaron
Burr, showing how overweening am
bition ruined life that might other
wise have been a great success: It
was notable for both good thought
and fine delivery.
Miss Emma V. Nelson gave a reci-
tation, 'Legend of Bregenz," in a
highly creditable manner.
A chorus of eight young ladies from
the high school rendered musical
selection in way that was highly
appreciated by the audience. .
Robert C. Oram's oration, s'The
Spoliation of Niagara" was good in
both thought and language. He
showed how the spirit of commercial
ism threatens to ruin this masterpiece
of nature and turn it into a mere
drudge of q corporation, and also
traced the steps taken to prevent this
vandalism.
Miss Ella lorentzen rendered q
defamation, "Herve Riel," in a way
that displayed both natural ability
and good training ,~t 80 -: i
Victor S. Knutson in his Grafton,
''The Value of Mistakes" maintained
the reputation as a speaker that he
has won in the high school debates
during the past two years. :. =
Miss Hedvig Lindholm gave piano
solo in manner that displayed both
skill and natural talent for music. ~
i Miss AnnaH. Olson recited .Nydia's
Sacri i6ee,;'' from Lytton' shovel, ,:s''sI4sst
Days of Pompei," in q manner that
did full justice to this pathetic story.
Miss Allene M. Sherwood gave: an
excellent Grafton on ''Heroic Deeds"
delivered in very creditable manner.
The High School Girls chorus sang
a farewell song that was very favor
ably received by the audience.
Miss Esther V. Peterson followed
with recitation, "a Relenting Mob. :"
She did full justice to this very diff
cult selection.
Wallace Martin fully realized the
expectations of his friends in his
thoughtful oration on ''The Value of
Character"
Supt.4 Tonning presented the class
to the board of education in a few
words expressing his satisfaction with
the faithful work done by the gradu-
ating class.
A. o. Forsberg, president of the
school board, made short speech to
the graduates, after which he pre-
sented them with their diplomas. The
benediction was pronounced by Rev.
Buell..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
B ao On will Serve Supper.

The Mems League of the Presbyter-
ian church will serve supper in the
church basement on Friday evening Of
this week, beginning at six o'clock.
The members have arranged for q
good menu and promise that all who
favor them with their patronage will
be we'll fed. The proceeds will be
used is impro roying the church proper
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

S The Atwater and Willmar High
school ball teams played here last
Saturday afternoon. The former was
defeated by . score Of 10 to IL in .
tWelve-inning game.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06
DECORATION j !: G r A DAY
Fine Weather and Excellent Program
Il Contribute Toward q Success
fut Observance of the Day.

= More narfect wa.tho,. could not ho,o
:::..S- - :, - :,
49, - " "'o' 'ot we EXERCISES o1
memorial Day on Wednesday, and
after so many weeks of cold and rain
the change seemed ali tho moro do
NJ
- '4 "pp' op' Low. oNoi
] ;oas'ot 49," 49, ~ - e1emota1 -, 'oe
datansa - 49,. q = ~ ~ w - -
-, ~ :, ,a,aants h9; :, -, - 1o'se
to11...maka tha -dav,s aroa.an ~ :; :
=, s,,ccesa and 81 ! ros,,1t % of 'tha;n
mo efforts eve,vth;ng - w.s 10 rr;od o,,+
: ), :, : !, no,. 5+hat -, ,tos
;ttaa VOL !, !.
Am, I'M % :
f1isnlaved IN i; ffa,ant : : rts -. ~
citv and the national escolors ana 10
T: anne aranca of,f tho. elbows - MAJ
oave an air of notr;ot;sn' ~ 10 49,,
Dnr;nr tho foranoon Co1 uon d.
GA. r CARRIED ont tho o,storna ary
EXERCISES of dacorot;nn M tha. rrnuas ~
their deceased comrades 1;e;+;na +ha
different cemeter;es in carr;aoo, Fo,r
tents formed 4 camn in tho .ra;1road
park and this was nsod &C. a n1.oo -
reunion for the Veterans A. ono
O'Clock dinner was served to thom at
the Elks, clnh rooms
The following memhers of tho pos+
n nart;cinatod in tho dou,s owo,o;ao..
NJ n Mannino M. o1,o. u
snorrv Ano,s+ AAaon.os = ~
Stamford. Irv;n Rohon+s NJ 1a.oaa 49,
son ~ po,d ~ no..:
11;ohoa, r1a..s ''4~'
Tha n.naaa - ~ o.to.
,o,.1 nre+tu 49, =. VIZ 20 o uoou ,"ee :,
hv = laroo erowa ;no,,a;a. a~.s,,
from r., tho conntrv Tha naodaas;a.
ortod from +ha IT,, ao.
;ng tn Groarsm 90 nss ba.doa 49, ~,
tho wi,1mar-Son; - n.y. : ooaso,;a.4oa
hand Tn the .nrocoss;o, ,,,a,,a ,,,or,
hors of tho - D. c.as;o, ..a.,
W. o,.ons ,,,or,ho.a ~ 1n:,, '-
f,o a.. $50. s,,o:,. ~ w :. :. " A 10 a.
.aho11s Ia~5 - t0e,1' ~ VIC ivy
snet+, - -, : 80 one sny Ve,y
s;mne,sona nat;on ~ - r@,,s;. leaS: "'1e e1:u ;ne
O,pa,.s p;"al ~ ou"' Mlss
oi"uye 1''''1y n4ion representing tnls cnarac-
ter, the carrying OF q large flag by
several small boys, and the appear
ance Of proun of little fowar q;rls
oaoh oor.v;,r hoa,~o+ ~ 1:,.a e. -
~ 'sA0' o1 1llacs.
announcer presty feature was presented
after the procession passed the veter-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

81 The board. Of directors Qf the Kan
diyo County = lephone company.
held s meeting q the court house last
Monday atterno on ,.=*=s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

A. sandven, late of Halstad, Mimi,
succeeds J. c. Forsberg in the posi-
ton held by him at the Baklund pho
tograph gallery. .ss.:=s=. !.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-06

!. The board Of directors of the Will
mar Strawboard Manufacturing Co.
will hold q meeting this evening at
the Commercial Club rooms.