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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
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FAHLUN, April ZZ.-We are en-
joying nice weather at present and
seeding is just about finished in
this community.
John Carlson was county seat
visitor last Friday.
A large number of friends were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Anderson last Sunday.
Among those from this town who
| made visits to the county seat last
week were Albin and Emil WAL
strand, Harry and Bernard Holm,
Ernest Freed and Victor Knutson.
Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs John
Freed visited at the homo Of L. P.
Felt last Sunday.
| The Svea sewing society will meet
at the home Of Aug. Lindblad next
Thursday, April 25.
Richard Freedholm, who has been
grinding feed at Svea for some
time, is at present staying at his
home in this town.
The sail boat on Big Kandiyohi
lake is now making its regular
pleasure trips on the lake. The
south shore Of Big Kandiyohi lake
promises to be an ideal gathering
place for young and loving
people in the future.
The Fahlun baseball team opened
the season by defeating the Rose
lillian Pumpkin Rollers in a good
game played at Lake Lillian last
Sunday afternoon. The day was
not one fit for baseball, which ac-
counts somewhat for the high score
~ to IL, in favor Of our team.
The Roselillianites were unable tC
find the sphere for five successive
innings but after that our players
consented to letting them bat the
ball very efficiently. The feature
of the game was the catching OF
Granquist Of the Fahlun team
There was large number Of spec
tators, most of which expressed
their opinions very favorably fo>
the future of the Fahlun team.
! Your reporter was in the city las
week and must say it appeared tt
be very dry; at least, we did no
see anybody who had lost his bal
ance.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Martin Blomquis
> and Mr.. and. Mrs. John Walstran'
of Willmar visited at the home o
Olof Granquist, over Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
The Citizens Entertainments.

A representative of the Columbian
Lyceum Bureau Of St. Paul was in
Willmar last week trying to make
arrangements for another entertain
ment course for next season. The
local committee as yet is undecided
as to whether to continue these
courses or not, as there was an ap-
parent lack Of interest in the course
during the season which has just
closed. If the committee could be
assured Of a sufficient guarantee
from patrons there would undoubt-
edly be an opportunity to secure a
very good series Of entertainments
for the season of 1907-08. Many of
the patrons had been in the habit
Of countermanding their orders for
tickets for the course and this had
proved source Of inconvenience to
those having the matter in charge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
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ROSELAND, April Prev. J..
J Dragt is on the sick list.
Miss Ellen Skutle was a visitor
at the Hoffman home last Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Talen of Holland spent
few days at H. Brower's place to
do some dressmaking.
D. Nyp was unfortunate last
Wednesday while grinding feed,
in getting his hand caught in the
grinder and badly bruised and pro-
bably some bones broken:
Lou Miller of Renville, who is
drilling a tubular we'll for Zuidemt
Bros. is down $50 feet and no water
so far.
Miss Cora Bankenberg visited a
Grandma Knott's place last Thurs
day.
John Moorlag purchased a nev
cream separator last week.
| Miss Dena Roelofs of Hollan'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
WuLMAR STREET FAIR
A. E. Rice Will Head New ASsocia-
ti0n.---PlanS Started For Fair
to Be Held Sept. 10, 20, Fl.

Willmar will have a street fair
and carnival in 1907, if the neces-
sary amount in cash can be raised
to carry out the plans Of the Will
mar Street Fair Association. The
dates selected are Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, Sept. 19, 20 and q :.
At the annual meeting Of the asso-
citation held last Friday evening in
the Commercial Club rooms there
was good attendance Of our bus
mess men. President E. c.. Wellin
presided and O. R. Berkness acted
as secretary. The annual reports
were read and that of the treasurer
showed that there was a balance of
$50. .4S in the treasury. The matter
of holding a street fair this year
was then taken up and discussed,
and it was the general opinion that
one should be held providing enough
money could be raised. The dates
were fixed as stated above. 1t is
thought that some over a thousand
dollars will be necessary in order
to carry out the plans for a sue
cessful fair.
The following executive commit
tee was chosen, which will be the
Street Fair Association for the en-,
suing year: Russell Spicer, A. E.
Rice, C. C. Selvig, w. J. Pinney, {
B. Carlson, E. C. Wellin and O.
R. Berkness. Mr.. Rice was elected
as president Of the association anC
O. R. Berkness and Russell Spicel
were reelected as secretary anC
treasurer respectively.
President Rice appointed the fol
lowing committees:
Finance-Pinney, Wellin an(
Carlson.
Observation-Disclosures, Spice1
and Selvig.
Premiums -Selvig, John Ahl
strom and H. B. Eddy.
| All who are interested in having ;
fair this year should give the asso
citation all possible encouragement
| Steps will be taken at once t.
subscribe the necessary funds.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Successful Teachers Meeting.

There was a large attendance at
the teachers meeting held in the
High school building last Saturday.
Over eighty teachers in the county
were present and profited by their
attendance in listening to a very
interesting program. Much val
liable instruction was gained from
the talks given by the different
educators and the subjects were
presented in very able manner.
In addition to the regular speakers
on the program Prof. Morgan of
the New London schools was pres
sent and during the period al
lotted to discussing touched upon
fads in the schools, a matter which
brought forth remarks from differ
ent speakers. Co. Supt. Frederick
son called attention to the summer
school for 1907 at the St. Cloud
Normal, which opens June 25 for
a twelve weeks session, divided in
to a period of six weeks for review
and six weeks for regular normal
work. This long session does not
seem to meet with the approval of
many Of the Kandiyohi county
teachers, and the attendance from
here may be curtailed thereby to a
considerable extent, as compared
with former years. The value of
the Reading Circle work Was also
brought to the attention Of the
teachers. Among the many good
things on the program was the
"Class in Primary Reading by
Miss Thomson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

at the end Of two years, with his
health broken, he received an hon.
orable discharge from the govern
ment and returned to Minnesota to
settle once again on his Carver
county farm. The idea of becom-
ing minister had not been aband-
oned, however, and as his health
returned he became more and more
determined to devote his life to the
ministry. He sold his farm in
Minnesota and going to Illinois en-
tered a theological school in Pax
ton. After two years of study his
ambition was realized and in 1858
he was ordained as Lutheran min
lister and was assigned to duty in
Minneapolis as the first Lutheran
minister in the city.
Always interested in education
al work, Mr.. Paulson decided that
there should be a Lutheran semin-
ary in Minnesota and he proceeded
to arouse interest in the undertake
ing until in 1871 Augsburg semin-
ary was founded. He supervised
the erection Of the first building
and was elected trustee of the in
stitution, position which he held
until his death.
In 1874 Mr.. Paulson resigned his
pastorate and went to Willmar.
From that time until 1905 he held
various pastorates in different parts
of the northwest, among them
Blanchardsville, Wis. Always ac-
tive in behalf Of the Lutheran faith,
he was instrumental in organizing
many churches in different parts of
the state. Among the Lutheran
churches of which he may justly be
called the founder are churches ir
Duluth and St. Paul.
In 1905 Mr.. Paulson, after an ac.
tive service which covered thirty.
seven years, resigned his charge al
Blanchardsville and went with his
wife and took up his residence ir
Fargo, N. D., with a married daugh
ter. There he lived until his
death, retaining his interest in Lu
theran affairs and occasionally com
ing to Minneapolis in the interes
Of Augsburg seminary.
| In speaking Of Mr.. Paulson ant
his work Prof. Oftedal said las
night: 'Were | to express in Ont
word what l think of Mr.. Paulsol
and his work | should say, he wa
man. He was respected by ever.
| Norwegian in America who knew
him, and he was easily one of tn
most valuable members in tn
> Norwegian church. Honest and up
right, he was a great worker,
good soldier and faithful preach
er. His death will bring sadnes
to all who knew him.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

The explosion of coffee urn in
the Minneapolis restaurant yester-
day morning caused small blaze
which did some damage to the in
terror property. The wall and
shelves near where the urn stood
received a bad scorching and the
house was filled with smoke as a
result. The fire department was
called, but their services were not
needed. O. H. Midtvedt, a clerk
who was operating the urn wher
the explosion occurred, had his left
hand severely burned.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

Lars Halvorson' gasoline engine
factory and machine shop will be-
removed from Willmar to Minot,
N. D. Mr.. Halvorson has accepted
an offer of bonus Of $4,000 from
the Commercial club Of that city if
he would come there to locate in
business. He made trip there re-
Gently to look over the field and
concluded that it was a good place
to locate in. Last night he again
left for Minot, and will now let the
contract for the building of his
plant.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Selin mourn
the death of their three-year old
daughter Janette Golde, which oc-
Cured last Thursday night, death
being due to pneumonia. The fu-
neral was held last Monday after
noon at two o'clock at the resi-
dence, Rev. Axel Anderson of the
Swedish Methodist church officiat.
inU
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
FR7R FHE REMOVAL SALE T555 FST

Having rented quarters, which will a
merchandise
a reduction to
Everything in the
prices This will be golden opportunity
opportunity hat to
S. E. MAGNUSON.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
LUTHERAN SYNOD CHURCH.

Next Sunday services in Nor
wegian at 1920 a. M; Sunday
school at 1876 p. m.; English even
ing service at 7::30. The East Vinje
Ladies society meets with Mrs: 0.
Knudson tomorrow (Thursday). The
Young Peoples society meets next
Monday evening at 8:15; Otto Nor.
man, Herman, Ida and Margrete
Tallakson will serve refreshments
The Vikor. Ladies society meets
with Mrs. John Olson Wednesday
May ]. =: 81 :.E.. s..z ]. ...s .:* Il
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

Johannes Monson, father Of J. G
and John Monson, died this morn
ing at six o'clock, at the age o:
about 86 years. Particulars mex
week. The funeral will be hel<
from the home of J. G. Monsol
next Saturday at three o'clock p. m
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

A head-on collision at Hanley
Falls between two. freight trains
today delayed u railroad traffic to
some extent. No injuries to the
trainmen are reported, 5.. ]. o.. =..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

has been spending a few days with
the Damhoff family.
Nanko Voss has bought a 3-ycar-
old colt for $12O.
John Damhoff had a shingling
bee last Wednesday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
ELSIE SMITH
CA BUSINESS BALLAD
ny MELVIN A. THALMAN

RY MELVIN A. TIIAI,MAN
A representative business man
Decided one fine day
That if he had typewriter,
She d surely earn her pay
Accordingly, he advertised;
And in a few days time
He'd four prospective office helps,
All sitting in a line.
The nearer one, quite tall and slim,
An old maid seemed to be.
"N'hat is your name?" he gently asked,
"Dame Remington" said She
The next one was of broader build;
She grinned from ear to ear,
And answered in a mannish voice,
''The widow, Smith -Premier -
"Miss Underwood, the next one said, So
An unpresumptuous MISS
The last one spoke in silver tones,
''My name is Elsie Smith,
He looked them over thoroughly,
Examined each with care;
He shortly had his mind made up,
And spoke out then and there:
"Mrs. Smith Premier, Miss Remington,
A man of normal mind
Wotla not take up with one of you, 80.
For both of you are blind!
"Your carriages seem cumbersome,
Your movements are SO slow
Your keys they swing so sluggishly
That you can scarcely go.
"Miss Underwood, like your style,
And make. up in a way;
So complicated, tho, you seem
| hardly think you'd stay.
"You must be forced to keep in line,
And, Miss, for heaven sake!
Is not your carriage very strong,
That you must have brake?
"But Elsie Smith, you seem to be
All that I could desire.
Just state your price, you are the one
I now decide to hire.
"Your quick, responsive, easy way,
Your carriage light and free,
Your hardness in all respects
Commend themselves to me-
And was his choice the wisest move?
Did his investment pay?
1t surely did, for Elsie Smith
Is helping him today.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

John Skoolheim was in Atwater
Tuesday and contracted for the
building Of two-story solid brick
building 50x60 feet, just east of the
new brick hotel. The building
will be occupied by the post office,
which has recently been moved to
the adjoining building. We un-
derstand that several Of the promi-
nent business men of Atwater are
interested in the new project,
which will be a source of pride tc
the entire village.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

. A full and complete line of school
books and supplies at Carlson Bros:
8 Frost's. p 5sEs5 ss =.5 4. 4; 28tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

=. DR.. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Office
In New Ruble block, Willmsr. 22tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Swedish Mission church will meet
in the church basement Friday af-
ternoon, April 26, at two o'clock.
Lunch will be served by Mrs. Blom-
quist. All are. cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

The w. C. T. U. will meet next
Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock
at the home of Mrs. Faulk on Litch-
field avenue, .=s..z ~
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
May Festival Plans.

At meeting OF the Executive com
mittee CT the BrOokings May Music
Festival Association on Monday even
ing it was decided to try to obtain
Musicians for concert on the evening
OF May 30. 1t is probable that Carl
Fisher, cellist Of the Minneapolis
Symphony Orchestra, and one of the
best cellist in this country, and Mrs.
Jones, soprano, both OF Minneapolis
will be secured. These artists have
received some very flattering notices
in musical columns.
Prof. Harvey Johnson of New Rock
ford, \. Oak, viOlinist, may also be
secured through the efforts of Prof.
Haynes who is a personal friend.
The committee have asked persons
to make canvass to sell tickets to
the SkOygaard concert. The proceeds
from this concert will go to the May
Festival Fund. Seats may be reserved
at kendalPs drug store or at the Sec
retary's office at the College at one
O'Clock Monday April /.
There will be a meeting OF the
members OF the association in the
high school building at eight O'Clock
Tuesday evening April 2. If you are
interested, come and sign the COnstitu-
ton and become member. There
are no fees or dues. All that is expect
ed of members is that they do all they
can to make the May Festival a
success.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
TENNIS DEvOTEES MEET

The tennis club held "A meeting at
the office Of Hall, Lawrence & Roddle
Saturday evening and organized for
the season by electing the following
officers President, II. b. Mathews; 1st
vice-preS dent, c. H. Bullen; 2nd
vice-president, !. +. Lees; secretary,
AUBREY Lawrence; treasurer, Van Fish
back. The club will have the same
gIoCa,~s as last year, at the corner Of
Eighth street and Seventh avenue.
They plan on fixing the grounds up
in nice shape, and will take out the
single court, which will give them
considerable more room. The club
members are figuring on buying the
present grounds and reserving them
for the permanent use Of the club,
and at tpe meeting Saturday night
a committee was appointed to find a
solution of the problem.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
II. 3. MATHEWS

Prof. II. b. Mathews was born at
Eagle Corners, Richmond county,
Wisconsin. April 10th, 1868. When
but four years OF age he entered the
district school at Eagle Corners, Wis,
and remained a student until he was
thirteen years of age, after which he
attended the high school at MuscOda
for two terms. In 1882 he came with his
parents to Willow Lakes, Clark county,
). D., where he continued his studies
for two or three years and afterWard
taught school. He entered the agri-
cultural college in 1889 and graduated
with the class of 1892, receiving the
degree of Bachelor of Science. While
in college he was prominent In society
work and was president OF his class
and editor of the college paper. He
was also a prominent athlete, being
a member Of the college base ball
team. He still retains an enthusiasm
for out OF door sports, and Is a strong
supporter OF athletics at the college,
which is one OF the reasons for ms
great popularity among the students.
After graduating from the college,
Prof. Mathews attended the University
of Nebraska at Lincoln for few
months, and in March, 1893 was
appointed instructor in physics and
meteoroIogy in the college here. At
that time the college sessions were
held during the summer months, and
he was enabled to dopost- graduate work
during the winters, availing himself
of the advantages afforded by the
Universities of Michigan and Wlscon-
sin. In 1896 he was given the full
chair of physics and electrical engin-
eering, which position he still retains,
and in addition is vice-president OF the
college. He etook his Master OF Science
degree at the college in 1898. He has
built his department up and it is now
one of the best equipped and most
important in the school. In addition
to his professional work Prof. Mathews
has found time to interest himself in
the business life OF the city, and is
known as a most capable man oI
affairs.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
Some New Fruits

Prof. y. +. Hansen has issued a
a bulletin describing some Of the new
fruits originated in the horticultural
department OF the college experiment
station. Among the new fruit area
hardy raspberry, a hardy strawberry,
selected sand cherries, new native
plums, one or two species of apples.
and new hybrid fruit The latter is
cross between the western sand
cherry and a Chinese fruit allied
to the apricot and plum. The new
fruit is dark red in color, flesh firm,
with small pit, and the quality adapts
1t more tor culinary than table use.
The new raspberry and strawberry are
the result OF crossing the native plant
with wild plants from near the Manito-
ba line.
The work at the station here in
breeding hardy fruits is now second
to none in extent. The object OF these
experiments is to originate by crossing,
hybridizing and selection, fruits for
the northwest that will be better adapt
ed to our climate and soil conditions
than those now under cultivation
None OF the Siberian alfalfa and other
new seeds, which Prof. Hansen secured
in Russia and Siberia on his trip last
year, will be ready for distribution
this year.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
Episcopal Church PSI ,erOus

The Nestry Of st. Paul's Episcopal
church, composed OF Albert +. Wine
gar, senior warden, Mrs. A. S. Hard
ing, treasurer, VIM. Paul, clerk, met
at the rectory Thursday evening and
balanced the books for the year to
Easter, March 81. The offerings have
been large. The rector's salary is
paid to April first and all local and
foreign debts met. The church at
tendance during the year has been
excellent. With the assistance OF the
Guild Improvements have been made
and debts all paid to date. The Guild
is certainly to be complimented for
their energetic efforts to keep matters
moving. Rev. Hardman takes this
method of returning thanks to the
Nestry and Guild for their hearty co.
operation during the past year. At
the above meeting the Guild was re-
presented by the pres ident, Mrs. A. F..
Vinegar and treasurer, Mrs. M. f.
Vinegar.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
Counsel in important Case

Aubrey Lawrence returned Tuesday
night from Woonsocket, where he APP
peared for the state OF South Dakota
In the disbarment proceedings against
S. A. Ramsey OF Woonsocket, prom
inent attorney and democratic politi-
clan. The charge against Ramsey was
preferred by f. S. Waterbury and is
the outgrowth OF the execution OF
note by Waterbury in favor OF the
Avery Planter Co. The note was placed
in Ramsey's hands for collection, and
Waterbury alleges that he paid the full
amount. Ramsey aiterward secured a
Judgment against Waterbury for the
amount OF the note and levied upon
some real estate belonging to him.
The proceedings we're heard before
who took the matter under advise
ment. Mr.. Lawrence was appointed
by the supreme court to represent the
state.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
First M. +. Church

Special Easter sermon Sabbath
morning at the Methodist church.
+. z. HALL, pastor.
Special choir music at the NJ. f.
church, Sunday, March 3iSt.
MORNING:
Chorus mold ye Portals" from
"The Redemption" ......... Gounod
Chorus -"Christ the First Fruits.
Solo-"The Prince Immortal" ........
.................H. Spinney Mosley
Miss Ruby Stacey
EVENING:
The entire evening service at the
Methodist church Sunday, will be
devoted to The CrucitiCtion, !" can
tata by Sir John Stainer, one OF the
most noted of the old English COM
posers. The choir will number about
twenty-five and will be assisted on
solo parts by Miss Ruby Stacey and
Mr.. 5. X. WestcOtt,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-28
We're You One of These?

Where, Oh where, are the boys and
girls of Yesterday? The REGISTER
wants to know about those boys and
girls who went to school in the first
school house in Brookings, the build
ing wherein today is published this
paper. Letters from any or all ofthese,
telling of the days they racked their
brains to master the three RS in .nese
classic halls, and of what they have
done since will be gratefully received
and gladly published. On the wall Of
our press room hangs the old clock
that these youngsters OF yesterday
scanned with such longing eyes, as
they yearned to be out and away upon
the green fields or in the old swimming
hole. The old clock L..s worn out, its
hands are still, and upon its mobile
face some wag has written, "no tick
here" How many Of those who looked
at it when they were school lads and
lassies have worn out, how many OF
those hands have been stilled in death.
Tell US you who were here OF those
days, it will awaken old and fond
memories and make most excellent
reading.