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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-04-10
WILLS IN ENGLAND.
Peculiar Laws that Govern the
Gjvtna Away Of Property.

Wills are a comparatively modern lux
ury. At one time wealthy householder
had no occasion to avail himself of the
services of a solicitor. 1t was sufficient
for all practical purposes If, when he felt
his end approaching. he sat up in bed and
clearly stated by word of mouth and be-
fore two reputable witnesses what he
wished to be done with his personal pos
sessions. The witnesses were expected to
see that his desires were duly carried in
to effect.
| Later on, il a man wrote his will en-
Etirely in his own handwriting, there was
no necessity for him to bother about
signing it, much less gettingit witnessed
1t was a valid document without these
| formalities.
Afterward it was deemed desirable
that it should be signed For long time
subsequently, however, witnesses were
still considered superfuous provided that
the body of the will was in the testator's
handwriting. Now, of course, witnesses
are essential. There must be at least two
who must see the will properly executed.
But any man making his will can have
as many witnesses above two as he likes,
if he thinks them necessary.
In the case of soldier or a sailor in
the navy on active service the law does
not require so much formalty as from
a mere civilian safe and snug at home.
If by word of mouth only it is valid as
regards personal property If it can be
proved by witness.
A will writ n in shorthand and duly
signed and witnessed has been held to be
valid A will may be written on any
thing from a postcard to a portion of a
tree stump, provided it is legible and in
proper form.
mans will is nowadays revoked or
annulled if he gets married after making
it, At one time his will was revoked;
not only when he got married, but when
ever a new baby arrived in the family.
This was in order that each new arrival
should have fair play and be given at
least a chance of being mentioned in his
or her fathers final dispositions
In the days of Henry VIII man had
no right to dispose of his personal prop
erty-that is, his money and .movables-
Just as he pleased If he left widow
and children, half his property, at least,
had to be divided among them, no mat
ter whether he liked it or not, If he left
widow only, or only children, then the
widow or the children had right to a
third of his goods.-Pearson' Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-04-10
A Splendid Chance.

Everybody who is weak, delicate or sickly
wants to get well. DR.. Green, of "a Temple
Pl., Boston, Mass, makes specially of treat
ing patients free through letter correspondence.
The wisest thing all suffering people can do is
to write Dr. Greene, stating just how they
feel, mentioning every symptom of which they
complain, and he will answer the letter, ex-
planning each symptom and describing the case
SO thoroughly that patients understand their
complaint as well as though they had talked
with the Doctor. He makes his explanations
so clear that they cannot help but understand
Just what ails them, and he tells exactly what
to do to get well. Tt saves journey to the
city and doctors fees, and costs nothing. Dr..
Greene is the most successful specialist in
curing nervous and chronic diseases. He is
the discoverer of that wonderful medicine, DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
Thousands are being cured through his per-
feet system of letter correspondence. 1t has
been proved successful.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-04-10

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-04-10
About Fertilizers.

Farmers cannot do better than invest cent
in a postal card to send to c. S. Page, Hyde
Park, VT, with the words written thereon,
"Send fertilizer formulas as advertised in the
News and Citizen" 1t will bring them free,
postpaid much valuable information about the
preparation of home made fertilizers.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
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Colfax, Jan. 81. .-R. j. Skimland
of Belgrade was at Knute Olson's
place Wednesday.
Miss Eunice Dobson, teacher in
Dist. 81, was in Belgrade Thursday
to take the teachers examination.
John Hystad, who has been stay
ing with his father, Andrew Hystad,
since last fall, left for North Dako-
ia while ago.
John Erickson of Kenmare, N. D.,
who has been visiting around here
for some time, left for Minneapolis
Thursday.
Miss Agnes Olson visited friends
in New London the latter part of
last week.
Mrs. Zwicky and daughter Ag-
mes, of Wisconsin, visited at Nickel
Olson's home last week.
Edw. Larson, Arthur Olson and
Hans Westvig did business in Will
mar last week.
Miss Christine Nicholson, who
has been visiting at her home for
some time, left for Clinton, Monday.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Nickel Olson Feb. 5.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05

Ringville, Feb. 3.-P. O. Sonste-
gard made combined business and
pleasure trip to Minneapolis last
week. On his way down he stopped
over in Willmar and took in the
lecture given there last Thursday
night by Capt. Amundson.
Prof. L0beck will give temper
ance lecture in Gausdahl church on
Tuesday, Feb. IL, at 10 o'clock a..
m.
Annie Nicklaus has gone to BEL
grade to work for Mr.. Ellingboe.
C. A. Sonstegard of Sisseton, S.
D., while on his return from trip
to the cities. called at his old home
here. He also stopped off in Will
mar to hear Capt. Amundson's lec-
ture.
Stenbakken Bros. have recently
purchased the livery barn in New
London and took charge last Satur-
day.
Julius Stenbakken came home
from North Dakota last Thursday
to attend the funeral of his broth
er-in-law. He will at the same
time spend a couple of weeks at his
old home here.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
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Arctander, Feb. 3.-The annual
meeting of the West Lake Creamery
Association is held today.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Truls Paaverud last Saturday.
Ole Stene has invested in a saw
mill that he will erect on his farm
near West lake and start saving
lumber in the near future.
Mrs. Clara Mastrue from Hatten,
N. D., came down here last Satur-
day for a few weeks visit with rel
atives and friends.
John Foshager made trip to the
county seat last week.
Lewis Holmberg and John PETER
son cut the ice for the West Lake
creamery last week. This year they
took the ice on the Mos lake, as
this was much nearer for the farm
ers to haul it.
Services will be conducted in the
East Norway Lake church on Feb.
16 by Rev. M. A. Sotendahl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Roisum
will leave today for Minneapolis,
where they will make their future
home.
The L. johnson family visited at
Ytterboe's place last Sunday.
The Ladies Aid society meeting
which was to be held next Thursday,
Feb. 6, at S. A. Syverson home,
has been postponed till some other
time, as the family is laid up with
the grippe.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
Surprised Former Pastor.

Last Tuesday evening at about
eight O'Clock the Swedish Baptist
parsonage was invaded by members
of the congregation and other
friends, about seventy-fve in num-
ber. 1t turned out to be a sur
prise on Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Hall.
The young people sang a song, after
which Rev. C. A. Lindahl read the
135th Psalm, making some touch
ing remarks suitable to the occa-
sion. He dwelt on the pastors
faithful work in the church the past
four years in preaching the gospel
and working among the children
and young people. Rev. Lindahl
spoke words of gratitude on behalf
of the assembled guests to Mrs.
Hall for her work in vocal and in
strumental music. He also pre-
sented Rev. and Mrs. Hall with a
purse containing about $12O, a
token of appreciation and esteem
from those present. Miss Esther
Peterson entertained with music.
Refreshments were served and all
enjoyed a pleasant and profitable
evening"
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
Young People Meet.

The Young Peoples Society of
the Swedish Lutheran church will
hold its next monthly meeting on
the 18th day of February, at 8
o'clock p. m. The following pro-
gram will be rendered.:
Piano Duet, Misses Ethel Carlson
and Amy Nelson.
Cornet Solo, J. T. Otos.
Recitation, Lincoln's 1.-The House
Divided Against ITSELF speech,
Miss Betsey Nelson.
Vocal Duet, Miss Linnea Bergstrom
and Samuel Nelson.
Speech, "Abraham Lincoln" Hon.
Elias Rachie.
Trombone Solo, Peter Govig.
Song. Bethel Quintet.
Refreshments will be served by
the Misses Amy Fridlund and Lille
johnson. This day is holiday
and everybody is invited to come
and spend the evening with US.
Committee.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
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Hawick, Feb. 4.-Mrs. Peter ia
cobson was operated on again last
week at the Pilon hospital.
Mrs. Newman is visiting rela-
tives in Iowa for a couple of weeks.
Fred Smithson was in Paynesville
Tuesday.
The infant child of Chas. De For
est has been quite sick with the
measles.
DR.. Newman was in Hawick Sun
day afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. Jno. Hood visited
at the Reamer home Saturday even
ing.
DR.. Putney of Paynesville was in
Hawick Saturday.
Storm prevented the dance from
coming off at Hawick Friday even.
ing.
Joe Jerabec visited with his fami.
ly over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Hood attended
the card party at Mr.. Heimending.
er's home in Paynesville Saturday
evening a week ago.
Lee Payne has been quite sick
during the past week.
Mrs. Jerabec visited over night
at Mr.. Valleys home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallie Van Worst
have been quite sick with the
grippe.
Martha Knutson is at home for q
few weeks visit.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
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The Sophomores gave an enjoy
able reception to the Seniors at the
'Elks' club rooms last Saturday
night after the Senior class play.
Last Monday morning an effigy
Of a Junior, which was by the way
q splendid likeness of the real ar
ticle. was discovered suspended
from the electric light wire in the
assembly room.
The Senior American History
class finished its work today and
the Civics class will be started this
week.
The school enjoyed a visit Mon
day from several alumni who were
home from the university between
semesters.
The Seniors are we'll satisfied with
the financial results of their class
play. Their net proceeds were
about $780,.
The Glee Club practised last Mon
day night.
Friday the Freshmen took their
final in zoology.
A literary program will be given
next Tuesday, Feb. IL.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
PUSH WILLMAR
Commercial Club Considers MAJ
terS of General Benefit
for the CITY.

The February meeting of the
Willmar Commercial Club took
place last night. Owing to the
stormy weather there was not
large attendance. Two new men,
bers. A. A. Anderson and Swan An
derson, were received. A delega-
tion Of tiremen was present and pre-
sented a project of making the at
tempt to secure the State Firemens'
Association for Willmar in 1911.
Precedent has established the Gus
tom Of holding the annual conven-
tion in some of the smaller towns
of the state, the one in which the
president Of the year resides. The
real struggle for securing this con-
vention for 1911 will be made next
June, when, if the boys are success
full, Willmar man will be elected
second vice president. In the nat
ural order Of things this officer
would become president for 1911.
The association is a growing one.
1t usually consists of five hundred
delegates and a number of visiting
firemen and honorary members.
The project was favorably received
by those present and will come up
for action at the next meeting.
President Wellin announced the
following standing committees:
Good Roads-D. N. Tallman,
Erick Holt and w. j. Pinney.
Local Improvements-Dr. j. M.
Rains, H. Gunderson and J. F. Bran
ton.
Prospective lndustries-L. O.
Thorpe, Russell Spicer and C. B.
Carlson.
Membership-G. O. Sand, O. R.
Berkness and T. O. Gilbert.
Communications were read from
the local and state C. E. Society,
expressing thanks for the action
taken favorable to securing the state
convention at Willmar next July.
A committee was appointed to
prepare a suitable advertising
pamphlet regarding Willmar for
free distribution.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
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Lake Lillian, Feb. 3.--Mr. Grippe
is visiting here yet and almost
everybody is caught in his firm
hold.
Willie Renstrom was taken sud-
denly sick last Friday night and on
Sunday he was taken to Willmar.
Mrs. Gustafson was taken sudden
ly i'll, and DR.. Puffer was called.
She is improving a little at this
date.
Mr.. Mesker of Olivia made trip
to Albert Jakes' place Sunday after
noon.
A number of the young folks at
tended a party in Svea on Saturday
evening and all enjoyed themselves
till the small hours of the morning.
The Ladies Aid socitey Of the
Free Baptist church met at Erick
Hedlof' home Monday afternoon.
Misses Elsie Lundquist and Ella
Swedin are planning for trip to
Minneapolis in the near future.
The Kinstrom's Orchestra held a
meeting in the Roselillian school,
house Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Nels Peterson is sick abed
and has been i'll for several weeks,
but we hope to hear of her speedy
recovery.
Some of our farmers hauled hogs
to Olivia Monday and received
$4.1O a hundred for them.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Christine congregation will meet at
H. T. Petreson's home on the 18th
inst, in the afternoon.
Erickson Bros. have invested in
new disc drill. They are think
ing of seeding soon.
Last week we had plenty of cold.
Thirty degrees below zero is pretty
fresh for sick people.
A party was held at Chas. Ost-
mans home Sunday afternoon.
Quite a number Of small children
attended.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
FATAL INJURY
John Stob is Kicked By a Horse
and Dies on Third Day.
Other R0seland Items.

Roseland. Feb. 3.-A sad accident
happened to John Stob, son of Tom
Stob, last Tuesday. While he was
at work among the horses in the
barn, one of the horses kicked him
in the abdomen. It was at first
thought that it was not SO serious,
but DR.. Clay of Renville was called
and he did not give them much
hope of recovery. The next day
DR.. Mcmahon of Raymond was
called, but was unable to do any
thing for the patient, and on Friday
night the angel of death calmied
the boy. John was nearly sixteen
years of age, and was friend of
all the boys. The funeral will be
held tomorrow, Wednesday. Rev.
j. J. Dragt will speak at the home.
Rev. Burgraaf will deliver the fu-
neral sermon at the Prinsburg
church, and the remains will be in
tered in the Prinsburg cemetery.
The bereaved parents have the sim
cere sympathy of the entire commu-
nifty in their sorrow.
Mrs. A. Svobodny is improving a
little at this writing.
The grippe is putting few on
the sick list.
The Roseland store received a
supply of dry goods and hardware
last week.
Abel Builthous. who has been Wis.,
iting his sister, Mrs. A. Knoll, for
the last three weeks, returned to
his home in Chicago Monday.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
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Seminary, Feb. 3.-The teachers
review class finished their work last
week. Most of the members took
the teachers examination, and the
password now is: ''How did
you like the exams?"
Messrs. Carl Amenrud and Elmer
Hauge visited with Miss Ellen Syse
Sunday afternoon. Refreshments
were served, and according to their
report they had a very nice time.
The Prohibition League now
numbers about twenty-five, and
more are. expected to join in the
near future. It will hold it's first
public meeting next Friday evening
at 7:3O.
The faculty gave their consent to
the students for having social last
Saturday evening. Altho the boys
were more numerous than the girls,
an enjoyable time was had.
Miss Annie Landmark left for
her home at Hancock last Saturday,
where she has accepted a position
as teacher in a rural school district.
Sam Anderson spent Sunday at
his home in Belgrade.
Miss Hannah Paulson leaves for
her home at Hagen today.
Several of the students attended
the play given by the High School
Seniors at the Opera House Satur-
day evening.
On account of illness, Rev. An
derson was unable to conduct his
class in religion last Wednesday.
The telegraphy students who
were far enough advanced to re-
ceive messages were somewhat re-
lieved from the days toll last Fri
day afternoon, when they received
the following message from their
instructor: "No school tonight on
account Of Storm
On account of disturbances caused
by a number of small boys at public
meetings or other gatherings, it
was found necessary to call spe-
cial meeting of the Osseo to elect
marshals to keep order during any
meeting held within the building
The following were elected: Elmer
Telstad, Carl Amenrud, Hanphyn
Carlson and Frank keenan,.
Mr.. Huselid spent Sunday al
his home.
Upon arriving at room No. 2 the
other day, Miss Hilleboe found the
members of her Latin class huddled
up on their chairs in vain efforts
to keep warm. Without a mo.
ment's hesitation. she and her class
decided to adjourn to the business
room, where they comfortably seat.
ed themselves around the enemy OF
Jack Frost.
A class in physical culture for the
ladies was organized at the begin.
ming of the winter term, in charge
Of Miss Hilleboe.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
Young Peoples Meeting.

The following program will be
rendered at the meeting of the
Young Peoples Society of the Lu-
theran Free church to be held Fri
day evening February z at eight
o'clock:
Hymn, Audience.
Scripture Reading, Rev. M. B. Mi
chaelson
Vocal Solo, Mrs. P. c. Tonning
Reading, Hon. A. F. Nordin.
Vocal Solo, Miss Helen Sather
Reading. Mrs. Jerry English
Vocal Solo. Miss Thora Peterson
Reading, John Styles
Piano Duet, Martina and Helga
Berg
Hymn, Audience.
Refreshments will be Served by
I. 0. Gilbert and Chr. Marhaug.
All are cordially invited.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
A Silver Weddinu.

A very pleasant affair took place
last Monday afternoon at the home
of B. A. Larson on the old Gran
gard farm in Kandiyohi township,
when about forty-five invited guests
gathered to celebrate the twenty
fifth anniversary of the wedding of
the host and hostess, Bengt A. and
Severina Larson. Rev. G. Peterson
made an appropriate address, using
as his subject the 128th Psalm, and
remarks pertinent to the occasion
were made by others among the
guests. The guests left many val
liable silver gifts as mementoes of
the occasion. The guests included
the neighbors Of the Larsons and
few from the city.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
Narrow Escape From Burning

A fire alarm was turned in last
Monday evening from the residence
Of Hans S. Peterson on Fifth street,
opposite the courthouse. The fire
was caused by the ignition of gaso-
line. It seems that the gasoline
stove had leaked and, not observing
this. Mrs. Peterson struck a match
to light the stove with the result
that the flames burst out. Mrs.
Peterson had a very narrow escape
from being seriously burned. Mr..
Peterson arrived home before the
fire department and had the fire
under control before the firemen
arrived. No water was thrown.
The only damage was a badly
smoked room.
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
NEWS LETTER FROM SPlCER- ON GREEN AXE

Spicer- On -Green-Lake, Feb. s.
Cressey McRae, daughter of Hugh
McRae Of Harrison, died Sunday
morning from a quick and violent
attack of grippe. She had been
sick only since Friday. On Sunday
morning she became unconscious.
DR.. Jacobs was called during the
hight. but soon found nothing
would restore the dying girl. Cres-
sy was born on her fathers farm in
the town of Harrison 10 years ago
the 25th Of last September. She is
missed by a father and mother,
four sisters and two brothers-all
at home except the oldest sister,
Jane, who has been in Montana
since shortly before Christmas, and
Mrs. Albert Dahl, who resides near
by; also by a large circle of friends.
The funeral will be held Thursday
at one O'Clock from the house, after
which services will be held at the
Presbyterian church of Harrison,
Rev. H. C. Baskerville officiating.
The interment will be at the Oak
Hill cemetery. two miles south of
the church. The bereaved family
has the sympathy of all in the sud
den departure of their beloved one.
On account Of the cold weather
the Y. P. Society of the Green
Lake church was postponed from
last Sunday till next Sunday even
ing, Feb. 9.
Carl Kleven, living several miles
south of town, is reported quite
sick with pneumonia.
Miss Clara Orred visited in Will
mar Monday and Tuesday of last
week.
Miss Jennie Mardin has been
staying with Mrs. Weaver of Green
Lake Beach for the past week.
DR.. C.. p. Winther, dentist,
will be at Spicer Friday and Satur-
day of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Larson went
to Willmar Monday to attend the
funeral Of N. L. Winblad on Tues
day, returning Wednesday.
Miss Hattie Smith was the guest
of Myrtle Lehman at Spicer Satur.
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Lenna Hanson and daughter
Ida returned from weeks visit in
Willmar last Thursday
Mrs. M. P. Moran. who had the
misfortune of breaking her leg
about two months ago shortly after
arriving for a visit with her siste,
and brothers at the McManus home,
was sufficiently recovered to leave
for her home in Graceville los,
=
Willmar tribune., 1908-02-05
Mourn Their Child.

Svea, Feb. 3.-Last Sunday was
day which will long be remem-
bered by Mr.. and Mrs. Hjalmar
Nordstrom. Their little daughter,
Marvel Ruth Sadie was then carried
to her last resting place. She died
on Tuesday, Jan. %, after an illness
of but three days. The pail bear
ers were four little boys William
Olson, Sigfrid Swenson, Laurence
johnson and Clarence Moline. The
floral offerings were very beautiful.
Little Marvel leaves to mourn her
untimely death her parents, two sis
ters, one brother, and grandparents.
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended
to the bereaved family.