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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

and they suddenly sprang to the
ground and disappeared in the woods
When wagon came n0isily round a
bend in the road Georgia was just
emerging from the bushes with his
belt and money. The money he slipped
into his pocket, the belt he rebuckled
around his waist.
"Howdy, Peke" he called cheerily as
the driver Of the wagon approached
near enough for recognition. How
air We? How's the folks?"
Hey, that you" in mild surprise
from the wagon. "When'd ye come /
Oh, I'm toler'ble, an the folkses ali
all WELL"
"An' Marigold?"
Peke grinned.
'Marlgold's we'll too. Asst bout We
jt'other day"
i Georgia sprang into his carriage and
cracked his whip.
''See ye ag'in, Peke. Hain't no time
to fool now. G'lang there, you old
plug, your
The two vehicles moved apart, and
the foliage closed in between them,
and soon nothing could be heard but
the decreasing rumble of a wagon IL,
one direction and the impatient, soft
ening cracks Of a whip in the other.
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WHAT has proven to be success
w full and valuable experiment in

IA Hal mas proven 10 DC SuCceSS-
w full and valuable experiment in
educational work is the evening
school for young people in the rural
districts. Last fall such a class was
organized in district 50, town of Fab
lun, by Victor S. Knutson, the teacher
in said school. Three of the common
school branches, spelling, arithmetic
and grammar, were to be taken up
with the intent of reviewing what had
been forgotten or neglected during
school days by the young people.
This has been followed out, and three
nights in each week about twenty OF
the young people meet and spend three
hours in such work. Besides the reg
ular subjects, short talks are given
each evening on physiology, history
and civil government. The intense
interest taken by the people speaks
volumes for the success of the under
taking, and it is hoped still more
young people will take advantage OF
the opportunity after Christmas, when
the second term starts. An effort will
be made to get good speakers on
different subjects during the second
term.
AS a part of the work in language
the teacher asked the pupils to pre-
pare short photographed sketches.
The three best ones we're to be pub.
lished, and the winners Of this dis.
tinction were Ernest Freed, Ellen
Lundgren and Lima Fridlund, whose
essays are given below.
was born in Fahlun on my fathers farm
near Lake Fanny in 1885.
Lake Fanny is beautiful lake located ir
the northea stern part of this town. Nea1
the farm is also beautiful island surround
ed by the aforementioned lake. On this
island / have spent many pleasant hou,
hunting. My childhood days were spent
| mostly the farm, and many a time
would shoulder my rifle and go out for
squirrel or rabbit hunt, which l considered
s~Aoo IVA
boat ride and when the wind blew hard
would take great pleasure in watching thu
waves as they beat against the sandy shore
My greatest pleasure was, however, to taxi
a walk through the woods on some beauti
full day Of May or June and hear the variou.
kinds of birds pour forth their sweet melodie.
upon the distant air.
country life offers numerous advant age:
for the youth over that Of the city. 1t fill.
his whole being with more pure thought.
than youth of the city could ever dream
about and up to within a recent date hav,
considered myself fortunate to have beer
born on the farm. but at present my desire:
seem to have turned and feel as tho l woulc
like to live in one of our great cities. AS tc
how l will like it the future can only tell
My present work is in the line of farming
and believe that it is good idea to max,
the most of everything one undertakes
therefore am making the most OF farming
at the present time. l have attended tn,
| rural school very little tor during my child
hood days dreaded school very much and
did not miss opportunity to stay HON,
from school if could help it, But of late
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three months. Now I'm going home to
Georgy an have plumb good time an
live like lord"
"Good for your cried wet goods
drummer approvingly. 'But how'd you
do it so quick? Find a pocket?"
"Done it by straight hard work." he
declared proudly. "Down home in
Georgy folks say none O. my family
ever work. They low we're too shift
less Now, l reckon when we all buy
the old Hunter farm, where pap work
ed all bis life, an set pap up to be a
gentleman they'll be s'prised. Yes,
sirv' He threw his head back, and for
one brief second looked the passengers
squarely in the face, all forgetful of
the two or three generations Of servile
"poor white trash" blood which, flowed
sluggishly through his veins. Then his
eyes dropped as he added apologetical-
". -.'Then I'll get married"
!. .sWhat?'' "Really?' lis that so?"
from various parts Of the car, and two
ladies' who had hitherto ignored bis
presence turned and gazed at him with
kindly interest. Georgia flushed with
embarrassment at such marked atten-
ton, but his sloping, apologize shout
ders began to straighten up uncon-
sciously, and ,gain his eyes flashed he'd
straight into the eyes Of big lnterloc-
sntors. /. .2 .55...s.
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Succumbed to Injuries.

Lars Tuveson, who was injured on
the railroad on Wednesday morning
OF last week, succumbed to his injuries,
passing away quietly on Friday eve
ming shortly before six O'Clock. He
never regained his senses after the ac-
cident sufficiently to enable him to con-
verse nationally, and it is thought
his head was more severely injured
than appearances showed at first. A
closer examination of the body showed
that he must have been struck on the
side and back, as the skin was badly
discolored, and the statement of the
fireman who witnessed the accident
bears out this conclusion.
Lars Tuveson was born in Skane,
Sweden. April 18th, l845. He grew to
manhood there, remaining a resident
of Sweden until after his marriage.
In 1883 he emigrated with his family
to America and settled in Atwater.
This place has been his home ever
since, excepting for brief period OF
two years which was spent on a farm
in Lake Elizabeth. Mr.. Tuveson was
good man, good citizen, kind to
his family, and consistent Christian,
having for more than thirty years
been a member of the Swedish M. f
church. He leaves to mourn his loss
a widow and four children. The chill
dren are Louis Tuveson, who resides
in Mamre, this county, Olof Tuveson
now residing in the state of Washing.
ton, Mrs. Erick Stafford and Miss
Annie Tuveson, both of whom are now
residing at the home place. All were
present at the funeral excepting Olof,
who was SO far away that it was i'm.
possible for him to come.
The whole community unites in ex.
tending sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Rev. Gustaf Lindholm conducted the
funeral services, which were held al
the Methodist church yesterday after
noon at 2:3O O'Clock. The casket wa:
completely covered with beautiful
floral offerings, testimonies of esteem
from friends of the family The re-
mains we're inferred in the cemetery
south of the village.-Atwater Repub
| lican Press, 4th inst.
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owned the farm at the time of his
death. He was a man held in high
esteem by all who knew him. He is
survived by his wife and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. o. E. Young and Mrs. J. O.
Gyllenborg. To these the sympathy
of the community is extended in their
sad loss.
We understand that the funeral SER
vices will be held tomorrow at the
Swedish Lutheran church here and in
Kandiyohi county, where the burial
will take place. Rev. Norsen will
officiate. Monitor, Benson, MINI.
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Items Cleaned from Our EXCHANGES
Raymond News:

Raymond News:
A baby girl arrived at the home of A. B.
Thorson, east of town, on New Years day.
Peter Scheltens was circulating a subscrir.
ton list for John Jacobs last week in order
to raise some money for his family which is
in very destitute circumstances. Mr.. Jacobs
held an auction several weeks ago but the
property was all mortgaged and he didn It
realize cent. He has a family of eight
children.
Word has been received here that Mrs.
Peter Orelebeke, former resident of this
place, died at the home OF her parents at
Hartland, Mimi, on the 21st day of last
month, after long and lingering illness
with that dread disease consumption
Since leaving here with her husband She re-
sided at Spokane, WASH, until last spring,
when her health began to fail and She re-
turned to this state and resided with her
parents until the angel of death claimed her
as his own: She leaves her husband and
two mall children and her parents and two
sisters to mourn her early demise. The
heartfelt sympathy of this Community is ex-
tended to the"sorrowing relatives.
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Atwater Republican Press:

Atwater Republican Press:
Miss Mabel Porter was successfully oper.
ated on for appendicitis at the Swedish hos.
pital in Minneapolis last Saturday. Her
father, j.: 6. Porter. accompanied her to
Minneapolis. and remained a few days. Dr.
Branton also accompanied her to the hospi.
tai.
Andrew Flygare went to Minneapolis the
latter part of last week, to take his daughter
Jennie, to the hospital for the purpose OF
having an operation performed for appendi-
citis. The friends of the family will hope for
a speedy recovery Of the invalid
The marriage Of MIR. o. Line and Mrs.
Mary Burnette, both of Dayton, Iowa. was
solemnized at the home Of the brides sister
Mrs. c. L. O'Hair of Diamond Lake on New
Years night, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. E. w. Akers of this place. Only the
near neighbors Of the O'Hairs were present
The newly married couple will make their
home at Dayton, Iowa, where the groom is
prosperous farmer.
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little, but nevertheless opened it and
counted the small roll of bills and
gold pieces that it contained.
.'Six hundred and seventy-f1ve dol.
lars" he said. Then he rolled the belt
and money into a ball and contemptu
ously threw it into the bushes. "Now
We'll get right down to business" he
went on, the words beginning to hiss
as they came through his closed teeth
"Give us your money"
II have" walled poor Georgia, al
most Historically - every blamed
cent"
"Once more, give us your money
the man insisted. 1T Is the last time
we ask. Killing comes next. Open
your bundles
But there amt no money in 'em,'
eagerly. See" And he hurriedly cut
the string from one of the packages
and disclosed an assortment of bright
colored dress goods and ribbons and
laces. II bought 'em for Marigold
An this" cutting the strings Of an
OlutE UuuClc, IL 4uu Uedu SUN
an Injin fxin's. lowed Marigold
would like 'em. An these other bun
dies" cutting the strings from ont
after the other as rapidly as possible
us full O pretty rocks an shells an
things. Longs l had all the money
wanted l flowed Marigold would lik,
'em better'n she would more gold''-
"And do you mean to say"-speak
ing the words slowly and menacingl!
that you brought all this stuff from
Alaska when you might have brough
gold?"
"Why, Of course" wonderingly. I"
didn't need any more gold. Thu
Hunter place can be had for two hun
dred an four room house raised fo
two hundred more, an mule an ker
ridge an COW an all the rest Dough
for a hundred an fifty. Thatn leave
hundred an fifty to put aside. Plent!
enough, land knows. More'n any Q
my family ever had afore.'
The rumble Of wagon could b.
heard coming through the woods, ant
baftled, vindictive CLEAN came int
the mems eyes. For moment the.
glared at Georgia as though debatin,
the question of quick and signal re
yenge.- Then the rumble grew louder
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09

The following clipping from the
Benson Monitor refers to two former
residents of Kandiyohi county.
Mrs. Gyllenborg is a daughter of Per
Nelson, formerly of town of Arctan-
der.
The 10th wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Gyllenborg was
celebrated at their home last Friday.
1t was in the shape of surprise given
by their friends. A large number of
friends went down to the store about 8
O'Clock in the evening to take Mr..
Gyllenborg to his house The eve
ming was spent very pleasantly,
speeches being made by number of
friends. Rev Norsen, in behalf of
those present, presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Gyllenborg with some handsome china
as remembrance of the occasion
and token of their esteem. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
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The Business Record of 1906.

The year 1906 has made new records
in the volume of business in nearly all
lines of commercial and industrial
activity. Indeed so great has been
the volume of transactions and of traffic
that the financial and transportation
resources and facilities of the country
have been strained to the uttermost to
handle the business.
Bank clearings were l59 billions of
dollars, an increase of l6 billions
| over the former banner record, that of
last year.
The foreign trade was So, lOO, 900, 900,
an increase of $500, o0o, 900 over last
year; exports alone being 81, 800, O0O,-
900 against ST, 500, 600, 900 last year.
Railway earnings for 10 months were
1855, 100000 against 81, 400, 00f, 900
last year, an increase of $l4S, 900, 900
or over 10 percent.
The currency circulation, which was
altogether too small to handle the
country's business, was still 81, 1863, 0OO-
600, gain during the year of 5000, O0O,-
600.
The produce of the six leading cereals
exceeded 1850, 900, 900 bushels, valued
at So, 100, 900, 900, or nearly Sl0O,0O0,-
coo, over last year.
The total value of twelve farm staples
approximated $6, 800 ooo, 900, compared
with So, 300, 000,O 900, gain of $500. OOO,-
600, or over s. per capita.
The pig iron output exceeded $780,
600 tons, gain of over 1000, 900 tons,
The Lake Superior iron ore shipments
were 5000, 900 tons. a gain of 4,000,-
900 over last year.
Immigrants passed all records, being
,227 900, compared with the big total
of 1855 600, last year.
In 1906 the three states of Minnesota,
North and South Dakota produced
something over 45O, OO0,00 bushels of
cereals. The farm productions of
Minnesota alone are valued at $780,,
100000. The gross earnings of Min
nesota railroads within the state ex-
coed $Sl 900, 900. The two Dakotas
added to Minnesota will double these
enormous income totals. Minnesota
has 5000 miles of railroads, or about
the same as all New England, and
the bank deposits approximate $780,
600, OOO
The iron ore shipments of the Min
nesota mines reached the banner record
of 25, 484 900 tons, one-half that of the
United States and one-fourth that of
the world.
The 500 canal tonnage, originating
or destined to Minnesota and Wis
consin docks, chiefly to former, ap-
proximated 81, 1906 tons of freight
or Us percent greater than eight years
ago, and three times that of the Suez
canal.
The total wealth of Minnesota, as
estimated by the government census
bureau, is So 343, 0O0, 900, against $2,-
5l3, O00, 600 in 1900, a growth of over
$500, 00O,0 900 in five years, or $3.50, 000,-
900 per year, which is equivalent to an
increase of $50 per annum for each
man, woman and child.
The three states of Minnesota and
the Dakotas have built this year the
big total of 1872 miles of new railroad
track, which goes hand-in. hand with
the big immigration and industrial
growth .-Commercia West.
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Quietly Married ut Benson.

Miss Gladys Dorothy johnson and
Ora R. Elms were married at the brides
home last Wednesday evening at 5
O'Clock by Rev. S. Heath The we'd
ding was very quiet one, only inn
mediate relatives OF the johnson family
being present. The bride wore her
travelling suit and the groom the usual
black attire. The couple marched in
to the parlor to the strains of the Lo-
hengrin wedding march rendered by
Miss Pauline Stone, and the flower
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
A Fearful Duel.

The most terrible duel fought at any
time in Paris was the one between
Colonel D., an old Bonapartist officer,
and NJ. de G. Of the Gardes du Corps,
a mere youth. but of herculean
strength. The two men, dashed togeth-
er so as to leave their right arms
free, were armed with short knives,
placed in hackney coach and driven
at a tearing gallop around the Place
de la Concorde. They were taken out
Of the coach dead. The colonel had
eighteen stabs, the youth only four,
but one of these had pierced his heart
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-09
GEORGIA'S
LIMIT
BY FRANK H. SWEET
Copyright, 1906, by Frank II. Sweet

'NHERE was unmistakable excite
ment on board the eastbound
Il train that morning. 1t began
on the platform when three
rough, unshaved men in miners cos
tune arrived and carefully superin-
tended the removal Of their baggage
to the train. Two Of them had theirs
consigned to the express car. The
third lowed he wouldn't bother no.
body and even refused assistance in
transferring his heavy, blanket bound
packages to the seat he was to occupy
After the train started there was
gancing back over shoulders to see if
the miners We're in sight, and, if they
were not, men rose carelessly and
walked backward or forward through
the cars until they found the objects
OF their search and seats as near to
them as possible.
Strolllng about the platform had
Deen two men who appeared to take
Httle interest in what was going on
around them. Nevertheless, on the ar-
pearance Of the miners they had eX-
changed Significant chances and then
mad walked nonvhalantly in opposite
directions. When the conductor came
through to collect tickets. ten minutes
after the train started, one of them
was seated directly behind one of the
miners, while the other was on the op-
posite side of the car, behind the man
who had refused to be parted from his
baggage. AS he took the tickets from
their long white fingers the conductor
scowled and glanced sharply ut them
and the miner in front and then shook
his head grinly. as though it were no
business OF his.
From klondike. l suppose, stran-
gers!' called a voice from some indie
terminate point in front.
with your piles, of course?' jocose-
~ added another.
This brought general laugh.
do you mind telling us something
about the place." insinuated third
us there as much gold as the papers
lead US to believer What sort of win
tiers do you have?" rs there any big
game?" in quick succession from va
rious points.
The two men, who had consigned
their baggage to the express car, look
ed about and nodded good naturedly
Yes; we're from Klondike," one of
them answered. me and my partner
here. But we didn't bring our pile
That's back in our claim under ten
feet of snow and ice. We're going for
1t just as soon's the weather opens in
spring."
Didn't you get anything?" asked
several in tones Of disappointment.
"Oh, yes,' indifferently. Thirty
thousand or so apiece, back in the ex-
press car. But that amt much for
Klondike. We count on three hundred
thousand. Then we're going home and
settle down to be comfUrtable.'
HAS your friend done as we'll as
you and your partner?' asked a pas
senger. nodding toward the third miner,
a little, sallow faced man who seemed
anxious to conceal himself behind bis
baggage.
Him? S'pose you ask and see
1eChOll HeO'e lie eau ldlk, IL lie uOu
say much.
"Say. Georgy," raising his voice as
though to make it penetrate to the un
derstanding of a very deaf person
these gentlemen want to know about
Klondike and have you made your
pile"
The man looked about with a pleased
deprecatory smile.
II low I have" he acknowledged
graciously. Done made it in JUS
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education and have devoted more time to
study. In an age like ours it is very difficult
to get along without fair education, there.
fore it would be we'll for all who possibly
can to attend school as much as possible.
ERNEST w. FREED.
was born in the year 1890, Dec. 21, at
my fathers farm which is located in Da
larne, Sweden. My home is small house
surrounded by a small flower garden.
On the north side OF my home grows big
apple tree. Its branches covered nearly hall
the roof. 1t looked beautiful in the spring
time when the apple tree was covered with
blossoms.
Nearly five miles east Of my home is a large
mountain. On the west side is anothe,
mountain and below that mountain is g
large valley. Some rods from that valley is
a wide river. On the shores of that river
have spent many happy hours, catching
| fishes and having all kinds OF fun.
On the north side Of my home is hills anc
small plains, and a large valley. Above
that valley is a high mountain.
Also on the south side are small hill:
| brooks and Valleys
When was years of age began to &c
| to school, and when was II years old
was in the 9th grade in Swedish school. II
Sweden the children have to go to schoo
6 years.
In springtime used to herd the goats ant
| the sheep. Many were the thots thot anc
! many the songs sang when 1 wandered
thru the big forest, looking at the beautiful
scene before me and listening to the bird
that sang so gayly
When I was younger I wished to be
great singer. Years have passed since then
| it is nothing but a remembrance, but dea
one to me-
| Now like dressmaking and l wish l coult
! learn dressmaking.
How will succeed in that work is some
thing that will leave for the future to tell
My present work is mostly studying.
LENA FRIDLUND.
| Twas born in August, 1888, on my father
farm which is located in the southern part O
| the town of Fahlun.
| One mile farther east we have the beauti
full K andiyoh Lake, on whose waters hav
| had many pleasant rides. In this lake Their
| is an island, and in summer l used to &c
some of my friends along and we get boa
| and row across to the Island. 1t is reall
pleasant to have trip like that. used t.
walk along it's shores and watch the wave
dash against the rocks, and pick pebbles.
| In the months of September and Octobe
I used to herd the cattle. This was the mos
! fun I could think Of when was small
used to take my pet dog along to play wit
| while out on the meadows. But l though
to myself when get big would like to be
musician, great singer or a dressmake,
At the age of eight began to go to schoo
! At first l did not like it, so made all kind
| of excuses to stay at home, but later on
| liked it very much and know many times
cried because it was so cold that had t
stay at home.
| am staying with my parents on the farr
and like it very much, but once in Will
for change take trip on the railroad t
other nearby states to visit relatives an
friends. But don't think 1 ever could fin
another place as nice as Fahlun.
At present 1 am practicing dressmakins
and how will succeed in this plan wi
leave for the future to tell.
ELLEN LUNDGREN.
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song was played while the vows of
marriage were taken. A wedding
supper was served after the ceremony
and the couple left on the 7:4O train
for Breckenridge, where they will
make their home.
Mrs. Elms is the daughter of Hon.
and Mrs A. N. Johnson and lived here
the greater part of her life, and Mr.,
Films is an engineer for the Great
Northern running out of Breckenridge,
and while he is stranger to many Ben
son people, we join in wishing him and
his bride a happy and prosperous we'd
ded life. Swift County Monitor.
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Former Arctandor Resident Dead.


Per Nelson died Wednesday,, Janu-
airy 2, 1907, at l2:45 p. m. from paral-
ysis at his home in town. He was
stricken quite suddenly Monday and
was unconscious until he passed away.
He had been shove]ing snow from his
sidewalk and had gone into the house
and just as he got to the couch he fell
down. -
The deceased, who was about 76
years of age, was born at SHANE,
Sweden. He came to this country in
1870, locating on farm in town Of
Arctander, Kandiyohi county, where
he lived up Ito about six years ago,
when he moved to town. He still