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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
PIONEER RESIDENT DEAD
Mrs. Anna Forsstrom, Ono Of tho Early
Settlers Of wil'msr. Answered
Death Summons F,jdav.

Last Friday morning Death removed
from our midst one of the pioneer wo-
men of Willmar, when Mrs. Anna
Forsstrom, wife of Ole Forsstrom,
passed away after a residence here of
nearly 80 years. The end came at
1890 o'clock and death was due to
paralysis.
Deceased was seized with a light
stroke of paralysis on Monday noon
while at dinner. She had been poorly
for several weeks, suffering from an
attack OF lagrippe, and owing to her
advanced age her constitution was not
strong enough to withstand theravages
of the disease In paralyzed con-
dition, the sufferer remained in bed
until Death came to her relief. She
was unconscious most of the time,
altho apparently recognizing the mem
bers of the family during her last
moments, and died in the fond hope of
a better life beyond.
Mrs. Anna Forsstrom was born Oct
2, 1929, in Forssa, Geheborgs Ian,
Sweden, and consequently was II
years, 6 months and 10 days of age
when the final summons came. She
was sister of Rev. o. Holmquist, a
pastor at Forssa. On Oct. -, 1858,
she was united in marriage to Ole
Forsstrom and in 1869 they came to
America, locating at Red Wing July
7. The first part of August Of the
same year they removed to Willmar,
where they have ever since resided
with the exception of about year and
half spent at Merriam Park.
An interesting fact to Willmar peo-
pie is that Mr.. and Mrs. Forsstrom
were among the first three families who
settled here, the other families being
those of John Pauls0n and A. S. Lybe.
A. E. Rice, then unmarried, also ar
rived here in the fall and these gentle
men were the first business men in
Willmar, coming here before the rail-
road was completed. The Forsstrom
family had their primitive home on
the site on which the Otos residence
was later built, corner of Second
street and Ii chfeld avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. FOrsstrOm's union
was blessed with six children, three OF
whom are dead. Besides the husband
the following three daughters survive
the deceased: Mrs. Samuel Osmund-
son of Willmar; Mrs. Alfred Holm
gren of Mamre and Miss Bessie Fors-
stronn, who resides at home. Other
relatives are cousin, L. Chelberg,
residing at Waneska, Roseau county,
whose daughter is Mrs. A. A. Larson,
OF Litchtield, who was present at the
funeral
The funeral was held yesterday af-
ternoon at two O'Clock from the family
residence, $40 Fifth street, and was
largely attended, many relatives and
respects to the deceased, Who Was an
old and highly respected resident oi
the city. The funeral service was con
Quoted by Mr.. Swan Edlund, reader
of the Separatist church, of which
deceased was member. The remains
were inferred in Fairview cemetery, in
the family burial lot.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
A Musical Treat.

A gOod-siZed audience turned out at
the opera house last Wednesday even
ing to hear the concert by the Carleton
College Glee Club and those who we're
present are loud in their praises of the
excellent entertainment given by that
musical organization. 1t was certain
ly a musical treat, and the audience
showed it's appreciation by loudly ap-
plauding each number on the program
and there were numerous encOres, dur
ing the evening. Mr. Sidney Kinyon's
flute solo was a very enjoyable feature
and the readings by Mr.. Lester Banks
were we'll received. An act of "Up-to-
date Grand OPERA" by the entire
club, was a very amusing as we'll as
entertaining feature. The Carleton
boys in this first appearance before a
Willmar audience made such favor
able impression that should they de-
eide to come again they will receive q
cordial welcome.
Among the friends of Carleton Col
lege at whose homes the different
members of the Club were entertained
during their stay in our city was the
family of F. G. Handy. After the
concert at the opera house the young
men were guests of honor at a recep-
tion rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Handy
at their beautiful home, when several
of our people also enjoyed the hos
pitality extended by the host and host
ess. The house was prettily decorated
for the oscasion. Frappe was served
in the sitting room by Mesdames A.
F. Hanscom and Sherwood and in the
dining room refreshments were served
by Mesdames Samuel Porter, Tonning
and Tyler. A very enjoya able prog ram
followed, consisting of two vocal solos
by Mr.. Harold Handy, readings by
Mr.: Banks, flute solos by Mr.. Kinyo
and selections by the Glee Club.
Before leaving for Litchtield on
Thursday afternoon, where they filled
an engagement in the evening, the
members Of the club were guests at a
noon luncheon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. H. Sherwood.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
Death of Andrew Carlson.

The ranks of the early homestead
ers of the county are rapidly thinning.
1t is our sad duty this week to .chron-
icle the death of Andrew Carlson of
Ringo Lake, who died at his old home
on April 8, at the advanced age of So
years, months and days. Thus the
peaceful heroes who conquered the
wilderness and builded the found ations
OF the prosperous community that we
enjoy are slipping from US one by one
to enter the long reward of the here
after.
Andrew Carlson was born at Torr-
backen, Vargarda, Vasterg0tland,
Jan. /, 1924. He was married to An
ma Maria Seller in 1851. They emf
grated to America in 1866, arriving
May rs. Death called his first wife
June 5, 1866, and he was left a widower
with four children. On Easter Sun
day, 1867, at Carver, Minn., he was
married again to Miss Christina John
son. He also survived his second
wife, who died April Z, 1865. The
family came to Monongalia county in
October 1868, and located on a home
stead in Sec. 2, town of Dovre, where
the deceased has lived ever since.
During the later years the farm has
been in charge of Edward Carlson, a
son, who has cared for the parents in
their old age.
The deceased leaves eight children,
twenty-five grandchildren and one
great grand child. The children of
the first marriage are Mrs. C. Little
of superior, Wis.,; Herman A., Plaza,
N. D.; John A. Carlson of Wheaton,
Mimi: and Mrs. Mathilda Little of
Superior, Wis. The surviving chill
dren of the second marriage are Aaron
Carlson of New London: Charles f.
Carlson, of Wheaton; Edward Carl
son, on the home farm, and Mrs. Ida
NJ. Christianson, OF, Minneapolis,
All the children came home for the
funeral with the exception of Charles
and Mrs. Little, who we're prevented
from being present.
Brief services were held at the home
last Friday morning by the pastor,
Rev. A. F. Seastrand, after which the
cortege left for the Lebanon church at
New London Here services we're held
at one o'clock, after which the re-
yard near by. The pail bearers were
Nels M Swenson, Jonas D. Monson,
Peter Ekblad, Andrew Danielson,
Peter Norstedt and William Monson.
The deceased had been member o1
the Lebanon church since the early
seventies. May the departed elder
rest in peace after his faithful labors
of long allotted span of life!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
Annual Mooting.

The annual meeting of the Willmar
Street Fair Association will be held
in the Commercial Club rooms Friday
evening, April 10, at O'Clock, when
the annual report will be made and
plans for fair the present year dis
cussed Everybody is invited and a
largely attended meeting is very much
desired. E. c.. WELLIN,
President
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
"Shadow and Sunshine -

The above is the title of neatly
bound volume of poems from the pen
of Julia Noyes Birch, wife of Chas.
A. Birch of this city. Many of the
poems are beautiful in thought and
diction. AS the preface of the book
states, some of the selections were writ
ten lunder the cloud of the great sor-
row which came to the Birch home in
the drowning of their only son allyn,
and they breate the deep love of a
mothers heart The book is from the
press of the Journal Press at St. Cloud,
and copies may be secured at Willmar
from the author.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
First inmate at Poor House.

Edward Eliason, an aged gentleman
who has made his home in Willmar
for several years, part of which time
he has been a city charge, was taken
to Spicer last Thursday by Superin-
tendent Olson of the county poor
house and thus becomes the first in
mate of that institution. Eliason is a
former resident of the town of Dovre.
The unfortunate man is in crippled
condition and his removal to the new
place will insure better care.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
Anniversary Social Friday Evening.

: Z n0 171Vp1o 11c1Pcrs > = 5VClctE Vt -ut1e
Baptist church will have it's seven
teenth anniversary social in the church
next Friday evening, and will serve
coffee and cake at the close of the
program. The preparations which
are being made for the program in
dicate that this years festival will be
an unusually good one. 1t will con-
sist of variety of good things, in
Guiding special vocal and instrumental
music, and will no doubt prove inter-
esting to old as we'll as young.
No admission fee will be charged,
but the refreshments will be served for
ten cents. Everybody. is cordially in
vited. The program begins at 7:45.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

J. B. Agen, of Seattle, Wash, was
here this week looking after the inter-
ests of his cold storage plant. He
found everything working very salts
factorily under the able management
of Mr.. Curran.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

The Willmar High School has been
placed on the list of schools accredit-
ed by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
This associate is composed of all
the colleges in the central and west
ern states. Graduates from the Will
mar High School will be admitted to
these colleges without examination.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

j. J. Ekander has remodeled the old
work room of his tailoring establish
ment and the same has been leased by
A. Parks, at present chef at the Elks'
Club, who will conduct a ladies' and
gents shoe shining parlor there and
also run fruit and confectionery
stand. Mr.. Ekander's new addition
tohis shop will lie used exclusively for
the work room.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
Supper BY Mems League.

A hot supper will be served by the
Mems League of the Presbyterian
church on Friday, April 10, in the
basement of the church, beginning at
$50. The proceeds of this supper will
be used to pay for hymn books that
have just been purchased. Your pat.
ronage will be appreciated.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
Saloons and Beer Houses Close.

The city is dry. The saloons were closed
last Friday night at ten O'Clock D. M, by or
DER OF the mayor without previous notice,
thus preventing the disgraceful jamboree OF
an advertised closing. All the beer houses
have closed down, and will henceforth not
attempt to deliver any goods at Willn1ar
points. Our. Prohibition sheriff is on the
alert: couple of casks of liquor at the de.
pot consigned to Mr. Street, is being close,
!y watched to see who will claim the contra.
band goods: The no-1icense policy starts out
under more favorable conditions than at any
previous time. -, :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

DR.. johnson has purchased the Aug.
Anderson brick business building on
Benson avenue, the consideration be-
ing $500. The building has been
leased by S. E. Magnuson, who will
remove his mercantile business, ''The
Fair,' into the new quarters after the
close of his removal sale.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
N MovED.

A. P. Adams has moved his Office
from the Ruble block, where he has
had Office room with A. II. Brown, in
to the Office formerly occupied by the
Willmar Peat Company, in the Kan
diyOhi County Bank building.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

J. c., Utton and wife are now max.
ing their home in st. Paul, having re-
moved from Beaudette. Mr.>Utton is
again in the service of the Great
Northern as one of the company S
civil engineers. ~, -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

1. T. Cramer left yesterday for Min
neapolis, and expected to be joined at
Atwater by four land seekers, who had
planned to 60 on an excursion from
the city to Southern Alberta, Cana
da, for which lands Mr.. Cramer has
the local agency. He expects to re-
turn this evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

Russell Peterson, accompanied by
his father, P. G. Peterson, went to St.
Paul Monday to take the entrance ex'
animation as midshipman at the ma
val academy at Annapolis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

Samuel Nelson attended the funeral
last Saturday of his sister, Miss Han
nah Nelson, whose death occurred at
her home in Buffalo on Tuesday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

S. B. Chaplin and S. O. Leslie were
among those who took examinations
for the railway mail service, held in
St. Paul last Saturday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

The High School Juniors enter
tanned the Senior class alta reception
held in the Elks Club rooms last Fri
day evening. 5 .... vi. VI ..5s.: ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

Mrs. C. A. Birch gave a most de-
lightful party last evening for her
daughter, Miss Gladys W. Birch, the
occasion being the observance of the
latter's sixteenth birthday anniver-
sary. There were "a guests, all school
mates, and they we're entertained with
various games. The color scheme in
the house decorations ADVERTISEMENTS
was red and yellow. The hostess was
assisted by Miss Mayme Carver. Miss
Birch was remembered with many gifts
as mementOes of the happy occasion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

Joseph Estrem and two children,
Edith and William, of New London,
boarded the train here on Monday for
q trip to Waco, Texas, where they will
spend couple of weeks with Mr.. Es-
trem's parents,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

The Yeomen gave q dance last night
ct the Bonde Hall, which was we'll at
tended. 5s .. ..s.Zs== +, !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17
Public Auction
of Household Goods

will sell at public auction on Tuesday,
April 23, at l:3O p. M, all my household
goods, consisting of chairs. tables. beds. car
pets, linoeums. stoves, piano, lawn mower,
garden hose and other things too numerous
to mention. .~ r .@z@@@ ~ - - !.
Terms: All sums of SIS and under, cash;
above that amount time will be given until
Nov. |, 1907. on bankable paper bearing z
per cent interest. @..&. " ..5.s#@
81 IL g. Handy, clerk. - 80 sNlA<kJNl4Ns
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

Shipstead & Johnson Brothers re-
ceived carload of Vermont marble
and car of St. Cloud granite this
week to replenish the stock of the Will
mar Marble Works. This hustling
firm reports very satisfactory busi-
ness during the past year and they ex-
pect good season now coming.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

For artistic photos and quick work
20 to Eikjer's studio 5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-17

r. w. Stanford, city attorney, at
tended to business matters at Atwater
yesterday. IN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-26
)NT FREDERICK COUNTY Md THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26 1907
pedigree could be traced back over
in 1764, and left his mark on a

pedigree could be traced back over
in 1764, and left his mark on a
numerous progeny Of uncommon size.
beauty. bottom and speed. He was
the ancestor of some notable race
horses of Maryland and Virginia,
which defied all comers on the race
tracks until a little mare from New
Jersey named Fashion was taken to
the Old Dominion, and beat the
champion runner. which belonged to
John M. Bolts. afterward noted for
his opposition to the secession Of Vir-
ginia. Some large horses were i'm
ported into New England in 1880
from Denmark, but were found to be
too large for the best service there
and soon disappeared.
In colonial times the stations were
kept at work for nine works in the
year, and this work was not only ad-
vantageous to the owners but was
undoubtedly a benefit to the horses
and the colts begotten by them.
Every bone, sinew and muscle In the
bodies of the sires hardened and
strengthened by labor. they were
enabled to transmit strong consti-
tuition to their colts which were
foaled in perfect health and strength.
Not only did these hard working
stations get better colts, but they
were better behaved and more easily
handled in the coupling season.
New York Tribune Farmer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-26
Maori Legends.

Many traditions of the Maoris OF
New Zealand indicate true refine
ment of feeling.
That of Niwareka, or Great De-
light, is one of these, and represents
a gentle Maori maiden, beautiful and
modest. who, though deeply loving
her bridegroom, yet shudders at the
barbarity of his people and at his de-
light in bloodshed and cruelty. I'm
able to bear the sights and sounds
around her, she passes from his en-
brace and seeks the shadows of an
other world. Only through great suf-
fering and sacrifice does her young
husband, unable to bear his solitary
lot, redeem her from the shades.
This beautiful legend Is bound up
with the origin of the custom of the
tattoo, an ordeal which the lover was
compelled to endure that he might
realize the nature Of suffering.
One of the finest legends Of old
Maori romance relates how a daugh-
ter of the heavens condescends to
dwell with man; but, repelled by his
rudeness and wants of sympathy, as
cends again to the skies, carrying
with her earth born child. Her hus.
band is only able to reach her and re.
gain her love by climbing upward,
not by earthly tendrils, but by those
which descending from heaven, have
taken root in earth"
One curious feature of the domes-
tic life of the New Zealand natives
is that the old women are led to be-
lieve that the highest honor they can
enjoy is to be permitted to do all the
cooking and prepare the food. A
great deal of labor is thus left to
them, which they cheerfully perform.
resenting any interference on the
part of the younger Maori women,
who thus have plenty of leisure for
njoyment.--London Telegraph.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-26
CTo be continued.)
LABOR WORLD.

Bridge builders in San Francisco
are paid SIS day.
A roofers union was recently or
ganiZed in Lynn, Mass.
Brickmakers in New South Wales
earn about $40 week
Furniture making in Canada gives
employment to over 5000 people.
Ten women in the United States
earn their living in the capacity OF
baggagemen.
Among the organized women work
ers in Germany, IA 1872 belong to the
metal trades.
The printing trade in Canada en-
ploys almost 10000 people at an an
nual wage list of $5,540,SS5.
The California State Federation of
Labor will hold its annual convention
in Vallejo, beginning January 6.
Boston Wood, Wire and Metal
Lathers' Union has established To-
cal sick and death benefit system.
The next biennial convention of the
Retail Clerks international Protect
i've Association will be held at Louis
Vile.
Tinsmiths in Calgary, B. c., have
had their wages increased from forty
cents to forty-two and half cents an
hour.
The strike of Vienna (Austria)
omnibus employees is at an end, sew
eral concession having been made by
the management.
The Fall River Textile Council and
the manufacturers have agreed to
continue the wage establishment
agreement for another six months.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-26
"OLD DRESS"

How "old Dress" scared the 4.
ans in the French and Indian War
shows what strategist can do If he
has courage. The Dress family, says
the author of "Old Schuylkill Tales"
lived in Panther Valley, Pennsylvan-
la. Word came one day that the In
dians were headed for the valley, and
the pioneers started for place of
safety. Tho Dress family formed
part of the little caravan that turned
toward the fort, but Old Dress would
not leave his home.
He was the first settler to discover
the rich farming lands in that local.
ity. The Indians had given him the
first kernels Of corn which he planted
as Seed and in turn he had shown
them how to fashion the rude farm
ing implements which he used.
Dress made his way to a hillside
overlooking his home, and watched
the approach of the redskins. Smeared
with war paint and with their war
toggery on, yelling like mad, they
dashed up the detile.
What could he do single handed
against SO many? His mind was
made up. Taking an extra hitch at
his rusty brown linsey woolsey trou-
sers, he ran as hard as he could d.
rectly toward the murderous crew
and in full view of them, screaming
and yelling at the top OF his voice,
and wildly gesticulating with his long
arms.
Come on, boys!" he yelled. With
wild signs of command he ordered
an imaginary company to close up the
deale and prevent the Indians es-
cape; the others were to surround
and destroy the enemy.
The chief understood German, as
Dress knew, for he had taught him.
The warriors believed that they were
being attacked by at least regiment
of soldiers under command OF Old
Dress, and fed, panic-stricken.
When the settlers returned to their
homes Old Dress was sitting In front
of his cabin, mending an old fish net.
The cattle had all been recovered by
him and returned to their rightful
owners The COWS had been milked.
the cream was ready for the good
wives to churn, and everything was
going on as usual.
The Indians never molested
settlement again, and Old Dress y
hero to the descendants of II
whose homes he saved.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-26
To Reclaim the Zuyder Zee.

According to information received
from The Hague, the vast plan for
reclaiming the Zuyder Zee is again in
contemplation. The Dutch Govern
ment has laid before the States Gen
eral bill to appropriate nearly s12,-
100000 to the work, extending over
seven years.
Forty thousand acres would be re-
claimed, which, of course, is only
small portion of the Zuyder Zee, but
the successful completion of this Sec
ton would pave the way to the more
ambitious project which was suggest
ed a few years ago, and by which 1t Is
hoped that almost the whole OF her
engulfed territory will be restored to
Holland.-New York Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-26
AGE of Trees,

When one hears the mention of a
tree that has passed the century mark
in years he Is inclined to BE dubious.
And yet it is a we'll known fact tnat
the Brazilian cocoanut palm frequent.
ly lives as long as 600 or 700 years,
1t Is asserted that the Arabian date
palm lives to be 200 or 800 years old
too. Near Paisley, Scotland, there
still thrives an old oak tree that is
known to be over 700 years of age;
and there are eight olive trees on the
Mount of Olives, near Jerusalem,
which are known to have been flou-
rishing as far back as 1899. Records
show that the yew trees at Fountains
Abbey, Yorkshire, were old at the
time the abbey was built, which was
In the year 1892, yet these are still
living. There are California redwoods
that have stood the onrush of time
so we'll as to be manifold centenarians
and still on their feet. The baobab
trees of Africa have been computed
in some instances to be over 5000
years old, and the deciduous cypress
at Chapultepec is considered to be
even older than that. Humboldt said
that the Dracaena Draco at Orotava,
on Teneriffe, was one OF the Oldest
inhabitants of the earth. - Kansas
City Journal.