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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
EARLY SETTLER DIES
Mrs. o. 3. CIaTum Passes to Her Eter.
- nal Rest on Monday, After
Prolonged illness. ,

After an illness since early last
winter, Mrs. Johanna Glarum, wife of
O. B. Glarum, the pioneer hotel man,
breathed her last on Monday after
noon at 2:15. Death was due to
Brights disease. The final summons
came at the family residence in the
southeast part OF the city and death
came suddenly, tho not wholly unex-
pected. -,
Deceased was nearing her Gath birth
day, being born Sept. 10, 1872, near
Christiansund, Norway. She was
married to the husbnnd who survives
her in 1867 and both came to America
in 1870 They first settled in Willmar,
removing to Minneapolis for a resi-
dence of two years; after which they
returned to this place and have ever
since resided here. During the great
er part of the time they had been en-
gagged in the hotel business in Will
mar and their success was largely due
to the industry and thrift of the de-
ceased, who until her health began to
fail was alwaysa hard workerlin as
sisting in the management: Of the .lh]o1vI boz
tel. She:was most highly respected:
woman and her death will be mourned
not only by the members of the imme-
diate family but also by a large num-.
ber of friends besides the relatives.
The husband and five children sur
vive her. The daughters are Mrs.
Mary Landing of Glenwood; Mrs.
Augusta Johnson of Saltwater, and
Mrs. Olena Bjornberg of Willmar.
The two sons are Benhart and Ludwig,
who reside at the parental home.
The funeral will take place on Fri
day afternoon at two o'clock from the
family residence. AT 2:30 the funeral
sermon will be preached at the Luther
an Free church, of which deceased
was one of the first members. Rev.
I'M B. Michaelson will officiate.
The sympathy of the community is
extended to the bereaved family in the
loss Of a fond and devoted wife and
mother.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
:5selcc,oI,,nd 8 conc Ball Nine For V1iilmsr.

" Another baseball club has been Or
ganized at Willmar with the following
lineup: Osvold Grangaard, catcher;
Melvin j Johnson, pitcher; Herman
Rigg, first base; Fred Haines, second
base; Adolph Kiland, short stop; Ar
yid Carlson, third base; Oscar Frid-
lund, right field; Peter Howell, left
field; Harold Heald, center field; jail
mar Swenson, center field. Fred
Haines is the captain and Herman
Rigg the manager: u Games with other
mines Of its class are solicited s..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
will Wed Today.

Several Willmarites will be. in, at.
tendance at q wedding which takes
place today at three o'clock at the
German Evangelical church north OF
Raymond. 4: The contracting. parties
are Miss Sabena Bruss, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bruss, Of the town
Of Lone Tree, Chippewa county, and
Mr.. John. Doesken. A reception at
the brides home follows the ceremony
and will be largely attended, about
one hundred invitations having been
issued. E==.:z II g. %.s II
Among those from Willmar who
plan to be in attendance are Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Person, the latter being
sister Of the bride, Ray Kaatz and
daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Johnson. i s{:4= .. 8 &: .= / b. 4 .. !.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
Welded Yostordav,

The marriage OF. Hugh E. II. Camp
bell to Miss Hannah Hanson was a
happy event which ( was solemnized
yesterday morning at eleven O'Clock
at the home of the brides brother, A.
G. Hanson, 903 Augusta avenue. Rev.
Horatio Gates read the marriage SER
vice in the presence of relatives and
few intimate friends. The bridal pair
was attended by the BRIDES sister,
Miss Bertha Hanson, and Mr.. Harold
Lidestone, of this city. After the
snuptial knot had been tied congratu-
lations followed and the wedding party
enjoyed bountiful dinner:
Mr.. Campbell and his: bride have
gone into housekeeping in rooms at
143 East Becker avenue, where they
will be at home to their friends. The
groom is one of the popular young
men of our city and is employed at>the
Metropolitan Barber shop. He was
at one time connected with the TR1-
BUNE as member of the force in the
mechanical department and this paper
joins in extending hearty congratula.
tions to him and the young lady q
his choice. The bride is q daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Syvert Hanson, for.
mer residents OF Willmar, but now 10.
Gated at spicer. She. has many
friends here who will extend best
wishes to the bridal pair for a long
life of happiness in their new relation
! ship. -, =: :. II. /,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
Anpro1chin9 Nuptials,

Cards have been received by Will
mar friends announcing the approach
ing wedding of Miss ,Eugenia Julien,
of St. Paul, to Mr.. Frederick Ernest
Ackerman, of this city. The marriage
will be solemnized on Thursday even
ing, June %, at eight O'Clock, at St.
Louis church, st. Paul. The bridal
pair will be at home after August 1st,
at 442 Becker avenue, Willmar.
Their many friends here will extend
hearty congratulations.
Among those from this city who
will be in attendance at the wedding
are the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Ackerman, and the brides
sister, Miss Flo Julien.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
froeSe.Brem.

=. Miss Rosalia Brem, daughter of
Mrs. Jacob Brem, of this city, was
united in marriage on Tuesday even
ing, June 10, TO- John c. .Freese, the
well-known liveryman.. The marriage
was solemnized at the Third ward resi-
.dence of the BRIDES mother, corner of
Fourth street and Trott avenue, in the
presence Of members Of the family and
few intimate friends. Rev. Horatio
Gates was the officiating clergyman.
Friends Of: the bridal pair will extend
hearty congratulations -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
KILLED at A'T''W ATER !.
Railway Train Strike Carriage st cros.
@.5.. =zz:>.: sing and Mrs. Petris christens son
e &. Meets Instant Death. ss: s.s< 81

Mrs. Petra &C Christenson,s q widow
about *65 years old, was struck by q
Great Northern work train near: the
Northwestern elevator at lAtwater last:
Saturday afternoon at $50 and In
stantly killed. .t...s. J. 4: s.;s
! Mrs. Christensen had been making,
her home with her daughter, Mrs. m:
P. Nelson, in Danielson township,
Meeker county. Mr.. and Mrs. Mp.
Nelson and children and the grand
mother had been in Atwater. during
the day attending . surprise party.
given in honor of their pastor, Rev:
M: B. Sveen, OF the Norwegian Luth-
eran church and were just crossing
the tracks, in q carriage going south
ON their way home, when the dirt train
backed up and just as the horses had
crossed the rails caught the carriage,
crushing the same under the wheels
and throwing the six occupants fifty
feet to the south side along the track.
All were more or less injured but all
escaped death excepting Mrs. Christen-
son. DR.. B. j., Branton was immedi-
ately summoned but pronounced her
dead on his arrival few minutes
later. y 49, ~.
A coroners inquest was held over
the Atwater Hardware and Machine
Company's store Monday before Cor
oner E. H Frost. The coroner's jury
composed of A: Flygare,s o. J. Gil
bertson, O. J. Peterson, G. r. Kragen-
bring and Tom Tsait, did not return a
bill of criminal negligence on the part
of any one but found the railroad
company to be grossly negligent for
letting trains pass the crossing at SO
short intervals without signalling or
having a fagman stationed to warn
passers- by Not being able to attend
in person County Attorney Bitterness
deputized Attorney L. E. Coyell Of
Atwater to conduct the examination.
The funeral will be held today
Wednesday, at. the Arndal church al
Rosendale. j. .>,... - s.,- -; .@:
The track through Atwater is being
raised from Ave to seven feet thru the
town and the constant moving of these
dirt trains makes crossing especially
at this time extremely dangerous and
there should be: flag man employed
Fail the time by the railroad compan5
to warn especially those not familiar
With. tie. present mo vement of trains,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
TOTALLY DESTROYED
Frank Mcclure Residence and Contents
Lost by Fire Last .wednes-
day Afternoon.

Frank MCGUIRE, who lives just with
in the city limits in the southwest part
of the city, lost his residence last
Wednesday afternoon by a fire which
totally destroyed it as we'll as nearly
all the contents.
The family had just finished dinner
and it was about one o'clock when
they discovered the fire. There was a
good-sized blaze near the chimney, on
the upper floor, at the time, and the
fire was apparently started from de-
fective chimney. Efforts were made to
quench it but it had gained such a
headway and with the strong draft
caused by the heavy wind at the time
the work of destruction was rapid.
The fire burned so fiercely that the
occupants were able to save only a
few pieces of furniture and very
small amount of bedding and wearing
apparel.
The Mcclure property is located
some distance from other buildings
and as the attention of the family was
occupied in removing what property
they could from the burning building
and there being no convenience for
sending in quick alarm to the city
fire department, it was some time be-
fore help arrived. The department
responded as quickly as possible, but
as there was no water supply handy
the building could not be saved and
the Hook and Ladder Co. did what
work could be done in preventing a
spread to other property on the prem
ises.
The building destroyed was four
room dwelling house valued at $3.50.
Mr.. Mcclure carried an insurance on
both the house and contents amount
ing to 5000. The entire property
owned by Mr.. Mcclure covers about
five acres and is used exclusively fo1
gardening. AS the family is entirely
dependent upon this as we'll as upon a
small income from some chickens, the
loss by fire at this time is severe
one. Temporary quarters were giver
the family, consisting OF five children
besides Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure, at the
home of F. Baum.
The Choral Club has begun the worl
of soliciting aid for the family ant
donations of furniture, clothing, etc.
will be gratefully received. Othel
kind citizens of the city. have otfere'
their assistance and the family will b.
provided with, the necessary relic
until another building can be put VI
on the old site of the one destroyed.
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Nobbins. s.Sheridan., !, :

Emery NJ Hobbins and. Miss Cath
arine Sheridan were united in marri-
age last Wednesday morning at $50,
St. Marys Catholic church, Rev. Father
Schumacher of Clara City officiating.
The attendants we're Dennis John
Lawler and Miss Anna Meehan and
the ceremony was solemnized IL: the
presence of only q few intimate friends.
The bridal pair departed in the after
noon on wedding trip to the cities,
returning to ',Willmar Sunday even
ing. They have taken up their resi-
dence at 1873 East Becker avenue and
are now receiving the congratulations
of their Willmar friends. The bride
had for some time. made her home
with the family Of w. E. Tew. The
groom is employed as fireman on the
Willmar 81 Sionx Falls line. Their
many friends will extend to them best
wishes for : long life Of happiness.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
{. ;. =. n : r, ~ !. 7I:E
Fourth Of July Celebration.

The Lutheran Free church of Will-
mar will hold: its customary celebra-
tion Of the Fourth Of July on the
church lawn. a good program, in
cluding speeches by Oliver Lee, Of
.Montevideo,, and a. n. Gilbertson,
both students Of the State University,
Will be given. Dinner will be served
in the church parl lors. All friends Of
the church are cordially invited to join
with. the memb bers ia fttingly celebrat-
ing the anniversary Of our national
independe @ y 81 q 81 +. ~ =: =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
The District Convention.

The Willmar District Union of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor, at it's recent convention
held in Litchfeld, elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: A.
K. Z: Wheeler, Litchfeld, president;
Miss Ellen. Anderson, Atwater, vice
presidents; Miss Barbara Williams,
Willmar, junior superintendent; Miss
Edna Duckering, Greenleaf, secretary;
w. H. Martin, Willmar, treasurer.
The convention was a most interesting
one, An excellent program was rem
dered and there was a large attend
ance. The Willmar delegation includ
ed the following: Rev. II. G. Buell.,
A. N. Gilbertson, district president,
Misses Barbara Williams, Elsie
Roberts, Margaret Martin, Nettie
Marlow, Lille Noren; Anna Schollin
and Lillian Sanderson. Others in
attendance from this city were Mr..
and Mrs. Geo: H. Bitterness, The
visitors spoke very highly of the
hospitality extended to them by the
Litchfeld people: >...f -. -
Among the good things on the pro-
gram was avery interesting paper pre-
lpared by Wallace Martin, president
of the Willmar society, and read by
his sister, Miss Margaret Martin, as
he was unable to be present. The sub.
ject of the paper was: ''The Relation
of Christian Endeavorers to Amuse'
ments.''' '''The Possibilities and Perils
of Christian Endeavor'' was the sub
I ject Of very able address by Rev
Buell. Miss Barbara Williams assist
ed in the musical part of the program
rendering a vocal duet with Mis-
Lillian Wheeler Of Litchfeld. Severa
excellent addresses were made and I
number Of interesting papers read
The meetings were presided over %.
!, A. N. Gilbertson,: the district presi
! dent. H. azsy. ess:>>t'. "
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
FahIun Finds.

FAHLUN, June 26.-The weather is too
cold for corn.
Road work Is the order of the day.
Miss Alma Lundin came home last Sunday
from Kandiyohi where she has been employed
as dressmaker for some time.
The problem of interest to the farmers out
here now Is the ditch problem and it is being
very much discussed. A good ditch or two
would add considerably to the prosperity of
our farmers.
Mr.. Olvin Blomquist, who has been up here
from Kenmare, N. D., returned last Friday
to his claim there
The picnic in Ed Magnusons grove under
the auspices of the Tripolis congregation was
largely attended which was greatly due to
the fine weather.
In last weeks TRIBUNE there appeared
items from three different correspondents
from Fahlun. It seems to the writer as if
the other towns of the county ought to find
the minimum number of one. It would add
another star to the banner.
Quite large number of the shareholders
of the Kandiyohi Telephone Co., attended
their yearly business meeting last week.
The hay crop this year will be a bumper
one, but how to get it out of the water will
be serious question to consider. With all
| the 1abor-saving machinery and science
! nothing has yet been done to provide for
this.
Mrs Fred w. Segerstrom is up from Mime
apolis to visit her parental home and also
| relatives and friends.
]. A. Wahlstrand made business trip to
| the county seat last Saturday.
| There will be a coffee social at the home of
| Chas. Blomquist next Thursday. All are
cordially invited
John Carlson attended to business matters
| at Litchfeld last week.
| Politics is at standstill at present in this
town. The present incumbent, Gov. John
son, is of course. the favorite for Governor.
He carried this town last year by one major
i ity. The majority this year will undoubtedly
be increased.
i The ball game between the Fahlun and
Tripo1is teams was not called before $50 on
account Of rain and five innings were played.
Our boys played well and were entitled to
the honors of winning. Skoglund and Gran
| quist were on the slab for Fahlun, while
Johnson g. Fridlund did the work for the
: visitors. There were some costly errors on
both sides which accounts for the score
coming up so high. A return game will be
played soon. Following is the score by
. innings - r..
Fahlun-3 1 o 2-7
lTripolis-2 2 0 Q o.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dahlstrom and Mr.
and Mrs. ]. w Wahlstrand Of Willmar visited
at Olof Granquist's last Sunday.
:. John Kleberg has a sixteen candle powe,
smile on, which is all on account of thu
arrival of baby girl at his home last Satur
: day. >s>5::,f$ S:..+>s = 9. .,.,,:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
MUCH OPPOSE TON I
Hearing on. Judicial Ditch No. 4 oecu-
pies Much Tims-Many Directors
Present ut Meeting.

The hearing on the reports of the
viewers and surveyor on the proposed
Grow river ditch, known as Judicial
Ditch No. 4, came up before Judge
Qvale in the court room last Friday.
About 100 persons interested in the
ditch were present and a great array
of legal talent had been engaged to
fight for or: against the ditch. Ex-
attorney General w. B. Douglas, N.
D. March of Litchfeld and Chas.
Johnson of Willmar appeared for the
petitioners; Attorneys J. M. Freeman
of Olivia, E. P. Peterson of Litchfield
and Sam Porter of Willmar appeared
for those opposed to the ditch. State
Engineer Ralph was present at the
meeting and gave his report.
The opponents of the ditch raised
the point that the court had no juris-
diction to establish h the ditch because
the ditch would drain Lake Lillian, a
meandered lake. The second point of
opposition was that the assessments
on certain persons were excessive.
Only the first point came up for: hear
ing this time. A great number OF
witnesses were heard and the time o1
the court was occupied with this matter
until nine o'clock Saturday evening,
when an adjournment was taken until
Monday morning, July 2, at nine
O'Clock. At that time the question Of
Jurisdiction will be disposed Of and il
the court decides that it has power tc
establish the ditch the matter of in
dividual assessments will be taken up
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
81 Lutheran Free chure h...

8 Midweek services Thursday. evening
at 8 o'clock q;
4 The. mem IS and women s society
meets il the church basement next Fri
day evening ats q clock. 81. =z==z:ss
Sunday school and Bible class next
Sunday at 8 9. ID. and morning ser
vices ct 10: 80. No evening service.
@ This congreg on and:.5its many
friends will cole ebrate the .4th Of July
this year as in previo Gus years. The
program will BE- given at the lawn 81
the parsOnagej 8 and dinner vii lz.be
served lii the church parl lOrs.
on are cordia Ely inY Yited to- 81 With
lls.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

I Campbell Bros circus gave two
good performances here Saturday=to
fair-sized crowds. The circus train
had b been considerably delayed IN
reaching the city and the parade did
not take place until after noon, y e .5.4.s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

# The Mem 5 League Of: the Presbyter-:
ian church IS arranging for q 2 atriotic'.
Social and pro gram TO Be given "a, i.
Monday evening, jul ia u BE-
an open meeting TO- 8 men with their
wives or Ina friend 81. 5=5s.:: .;5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

" The y oung Peoples society OF the
Lutheran Synod church will meet in
the church parlors next Monday eyen-
ing, tat which time al interesting pro-.
gram vii be rendered. Refreshments
will be served by: N isses Sophie and
Nora Rannestad and Mr.. JOhn Field.
The ublic5is cordia ally invited
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
Presbyterian Church..

The quarterly observance of the
Lords Supper will occur at the Pres
byterian church next Sunday morn-
ing. The subject of the morning ser
mon will be The Blessedness Of Hun
ger" Atsthe evening service the pas
tor will preach on "Our National
Birthday--Its Significance and Cele-
bration.'' The service will be of q
patriotic order q. <s~s' :%3 &, w. y.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
- NII q 1906 =
WARM. col UNCIL MEETING
New couneilmsn Argue the Sslooel
5= Question md TsIlman laskes 8
III ':.z2 . Charges Against Borgo son. .5s. 4.

!. A warm time was had at the meeting
of the city council last Mond az night.
The question of. saloon licenses vas
discussed by Aldermen ! altman and
Holt, as q result of the introd ductiOn
of the following resoluti ion ss=s: 2s,'s
Whereas; at the regular charter election.
of the City Of Wil1mar this spring 9 sabstan-
tial majority Of the voters declared In: e vor
Of a return to the policy Of licensed sa1oons
rather than a continuance Of so-called blind
pigism;' and sT Il ii 4. =Es . ssr
Whereas; at the special election thecontest7
apparently indicated in no uncertain mani
ner that the people believe that the viii of
the majority should be respected; and
Whereas, this council will in the near: ffn-s
ture be called upon to settle definitely and de-
cisively whether or not saloon licenses arefto.
be issued in this city for the remainder of$the.
fiscal year;
"rherefore be it Resolved, blythe city coun:
Gil of the City of Willmar, That q maj ority pf
the legal voters of the city having declared. IA
favor Of. licensed saloons,sit should be thepoEe
icy of this council to respect such decision
and act matively upon it; that In carry
ing out such policy we should: FIRST, fix the
license fee at 81 500; second, limit the licenses
to not more than four; third, act upon such
applications as may come before us inx open
session, to the end that all persons interested
may have full and free opportunity to be
heard thereon; fourth, that in the granting
of license the record OF. the applicant in his
former place of business as to conducting an
orderly and 1aw-abiding saloon should bessa
prime consideration .;5l IS J: 81 81 s3sS
Resolved Further, That In the adoption of
this resolution, and Carrying out the provis-
ions incorporated therein, this council does
not necessarily place itself either in favor }of
or as opposed to the granting of saloon li-
! censes, but 1T does place itself fairly sand
squarely in favor of the principle of majority
rule in matters Of public policy. 81 81 :@=.{s
| ~ g & N: 80. n TALLA1AN.,''.se:si5N
The resolution: was defeated by.sa
vote of five to three. i, @ ..: = # Ss:'*. ss.Sz
Among those present was Z. A. May,
who addressed the council on the subs
ject Of the amount Of liquors shipped
into the city. How much Of thisYsif
any, is being disposed Of nnder5the
government license held by Mr. Mlay
was not stated. He is said to have
changed his views regarding majority
rule on the liquor selling. question
since last year. .. r y. = ,.s.s s5a.S5s.
On the question OF the cement side:
walk contract, Alderman Tallman
! made the charge that Alderman Berge-
son as:local manager Of one Of. Sti,le
cement companies was unduly interess
tedinsthe bids.s4@4A a. result thescosl
Gil decided to ask for new bids. Tall
man made . most vicious personal at
tack upon Bergeson with the avowed
purpose of forcing him to, retire from
the council. ..~....*
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

The city council of Granite Falls
has forbidden the use of cannon crack
ers and the dynamite cane on July 4
and S. We wish every council would
do likewise. Montevideo Leader. &
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27
swedish n !. E. Church !.

B Communio on service will Be held in
Willmar next Sunday evening and il
Kandiyohi in the foreno Or. Rev.
Lind will preach. Scandinavians are
cordially invited. b. ]: z:.. Il. n:
The Fourth Of July will be cele-
brated as usual with picnic Din the
grove BY. the parsonage In $Kandiy obi.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

Miss Mary Glad is home from Foley for
her summer vacation. She has been reelected
to teach another year in the public schools
there..ss.I5 T. :: H sas=s u 80. o., '~ :.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

victor 7Knutson departed last Thursday
afternoon for st. Cloud; !. where he will at
tend the summer training school at the Nor
NAL, :; s. r
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-06-27

z.z Lars Norl lander plans Is leave this
week On a1visit to his old home in
.Dalarne,s sSwedenl .=:s