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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-02-19

TALKS POLITICS
Prohibitions Big Champion Tells
Willmar People About the
Prospects of His Party

A fair-sized audience gathered at
the Bonde hall last Saturday even
ing to listen to the address by W..
G. Calderwood, state and national
secretary of the prohibition party.
Mr.. Calderwood is a pleasing speak
er, presenting his arguments in a
clear logical sequence, without any
attempt at oratory-a method that
most political speakers could copy
without detriment. The speaker
began with sketch of the charac-
teristics of Abraham Lincoln, whose
ninety-ninth birthday anniversary
had just been celebrated by the ma
tion. He pointed out that the
main characteristics Of Lincoln
were his unswerving honesty of
purpose and his great fund Of good
common sense. He then went on to
show that Lincoln was strict party
man; that he had allied himself
with the whig party, and had been
honored by that party with elec-
tions to various positions; that in
the beginning of the "free soil'
agitation he stood by the whig
party because he was convinced that
the majority of the voters in the
party were free-soilers. but that
finally he became convinced that,
whatever the position Of the voters
in the party, the leaders were
wrong or neutral on the question,
and that he severed his connection
with the party and joined the new
party that stood squarely for his
ideas. The speaker then applied
this to the prohibition question.
He said that, while there was little
doubt that the majority Of the dom
inant party in each section was in
favor of prohibition, the party it.
self-the machinery that controls
legislation-was opposed to it, and
that even if under popular pressure
prohibition was obtained there was
no party behind it pledged to en-
force it. Hence the prohibitionists
in principle should do as Lincoln
did and ally themselves with the
one party that was not only willing
but anxious to give us prohibition,
and enforce it after it's adoption.
The speaker believed that the time
was ripe for action; that there has
been during the past eight months
a greater awakening to the import
ance of this subject than ever be.
fore. He outlined the plan of cam.
paign of the prohibition party for
getting control Of the Legislative
bodies. and closed with a call for
pledges for contributions for carry.
ing on this campaign.
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Boat Livery on Foot Lake.

Nels P. Nelson, the railroad car
penter who lives on the shore of
the lake in Homewood Park, has
purchased the launch and boat busi-
ness of Peter Freeberg, including
the scows and sand business. Mr..
Nelson expects to have the Varuna
make regular trips on the lake on
every holiday, and will establish a
schedule Of departure so that all
may know at what time the boat
leaves. Mr.. Nelson also expects to
add few row boats to have for
hire. A good boat livery ought to
pay on Foot lake, and we are con-
fident that such venture properly
conducted would be a success.
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Jane Ross entertained the "Jolly
Six" at dinner Friday evening.
Walter Stoll and George Hanna
visited at their homes in Raymond
over Sunday.
The Juniors who failed in their
modern history examination were
given a second chance after school
Monday afternoon.
A high school orchestra has been
organized and has already had one
practice. It will no doubt be fur
nishing music for the literary pro-
grams in a short time.
There is some talk about school
of having a track team this spring.
There is plenty of good material
and with hard, persistent practice
there is no reason why team could
not be turned out which would be a
credit to itself and to the school.
After waiting year for the dis
trict to equip the gymnasium, the
boys have finally taken the matter
into their hands and have begun to
fit it up themselves. Jumping
tandards and hurdles Of home manu-
facture have been erected, an old
carpet is doing service as wrest-
ling mat, and various other para
phernalia have been secured. But
even tho things are rather crude
so far, it is hoped that they will
soon be better. The chief need is
for some sort of flooring in the
gym, since at present the only
floor is the earth.
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We sell goods at the lowest possible living prof
it's. Our record for making low prices on the
goods we sell is the reason for our increasing
business. We cordially invite all the public to
call and investigate our methods Of doing business
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Hawick, Feb. 1S.-The Ladies Aid
society will meet with Mrs. Flo
Smithson on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Chas. Henry Of Thief River,
formerly of Roseville, was visiting
old friends here the early part of
the week. He was no his way to
Rinard, Iowa, where he will engage
in the cement business. His many
friends here wish him success in
his new venture.
Mr.. Benton and Mrs. Payne Wis
tied at Mr.. Reamer's home Monday
afternoon, looking after the sick.
E. j. Hood is introducing new
ga~ lamp to our people. 1t surely
producesa beautiful light. He
will install one in the Yeomen hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne visited at
M. Townsend's home Saturday even
ing.
Fred Smithson and family visited
at the Reamer home Thursday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend visited
at Mr.. Pelkey's place Sunday.
The Yeomen lodge met at Hawick
Saturday evening.
Misses O'Flaherty and Batterber-
ry visited some Of the sick people
Thursday evening.
Skating is fine on the lakes again,
and the young people have found it
out. Strange, isn't it.
A. J. Simthson is engaged in
ditch business in the southern part
of the county again.
The many friends Of James Tuttle
will be sorry Go learn that he sus-
tanned a fall early in January that
fractured several ribs and tore the
flesh loose from one hand and arm
in a terrible manner. He is recov-
ering, but it was a severe injury for
so old man.
Mrs. Reamer, who has been suf
fering for some time, consulted DR..
Pilon last week. He pronounced
her trouble to be gallstones. Jaun.
dice with it's accompanying stom.
ach and skin troubles has developed
and DR.. Sutton was out Wednesday
in DR.. Pilon's place, and offers
little hope of help except by an op.
Grafton.
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riasburg, Feb. 17.-Last Tues
day Smith Bros. left their homo
with two loaded sleighs of farming
implements, but when they got as
far as Molenaars' place they had to
abandon their sleighs and borrow
wagons to get their freight to Ray
mond. So quickly does the climate
change. We surely live in a land
of many climates.
Speaking Of quick changes, how
is this? Two weeks ago Miss Ger
trude Roelofs left for few weeks
visit with her sister near Milaca,
and last week we reported that
VIM. Damhof had also gone north.
And now when we meet these two
persons we call them Mr.. and Mrs.
Damhof, and congratulate. They
stopped in Willmar and visited the
courthouse, as our Tribune editor
reported in last week S paper. The
young couple will make their home
on farm owned by the groom's
mother in Roseland township. We
add our best wishes for their future
welfare to those of all the relatives
and friends Of these young people.
Several of our farmers have
brought home some good looking
COWS as result Of their presence at
surrounding sales. Sure, both the
farmers and the COWS were at the
sales.
Henry Bruggers was Raymond
visitor Saturday.
N. Sjaarda is hauling his farm
tools etc, t. RAYMOND. SO that it
will be handy when he loads his
car. He expects to move to La
mars, Iowa, in the near future.
Rev. and Mrs. Burgraaf are still
in Iowa, and the minister preached
at Lamars last Sunday.
Henry Stob is back from Red
Wing, this state. where he is COM
pany with his brother, G. Stob of
Raymod, went to attend conven-
tion of retail merchants Of Mime
sofa. They report a good old time
and their faces have not yet lost the
impression of the hearty laughs they
enjoyed.
Garret Slagter visited with his
uncle Lucas Slagter in Raymond on
Friday and Saturday of last week.
Roads are in very poor condition
since the thaw and freeze of last
week.
Last week Friday baby boy of
ordinary size came to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Kramer, two miles
east of Prisburg. This is baby No.
/, and he found a hearty welcome,
we are sure.
Valentine day was observed in
some Of our schools by having a
valentine box.
Messrs. Garret and Herman Lede-
boer took the train in Raymond
last Wednesday bound for Kansas.
These gentlemen go for the purpose
of investigating a newly settled
country around Palco, Kansas, and
should they like it, they may decide
to invest in land and to make that
place their future home.
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Read the Bio Ad.

The G. o. Sand Co.'s big sale,
which is advertised on the last page
Of this paper, is an event Of more
than ordinary Importance for the
bargain hunting public. This enter
prising clothing house is making
elaborate preparations for the sale
and has engaged competent assist
ants beyond the regular force in or
der to properly wait on those who
wish to take advantage of the bar
gains offered. Look over the ad
and plan to make visit to this
store during the big sale.
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*SUNBURG
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Sunburg, Feb. 17.--Sleighing is
fine around our burgh nowadays.
There was basket social at An
dreas Brooten's place last Sunday
evening. A very large crowd was
present, and the baskets were pref
ty we'll paid for. Lunch was also
sold to those who did not buy bask-
cts.
Miss Annie Jorgenson is at pres
ent staying with Mrs. Andrew Iver-
son of Sunburg
Miss Belle Rhine is at present WIS.,
iting her sister Mary Rime, who
stays at T. Hollen's place.
Melvin Berg and Filing Peterson
were home for a short visit last
Sunday. They are both attending
school in Willmar this winter.
Helge Ho(len from Sacred Heart,
who has been visiting his brothers
and sisters in this community, left
for home last Friday.
A basket social was held at the
Solberg schoolhouse last Saturday
evening, with very large attend.
ance.
Johnnie and Annie Gronseth were
among those who attended the
grand ball at Kerhoven last Friday
night.
Elias and Gunild Eliason visited
with the T. Hollen young folks last
Friday evening.
Miss Sophia Ellingboe is visiting
friends and relatives at in Renvillt
county at present.
John Iverson's little boy Jerom,
has been on the sick list for the las
two weeks.
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NEWS LETTER FROM SPICER-

from Fargo Saturday for an extend
ed visit with her sister, Mrs. J.
Nordgren of Spicer, and with her
folks west of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Twensberg and
little girl, Of Estevan, Canada,
stopped off at Spicer to visit their
friends at the McManus home here
Wednesday, while on a visit with
friends at different points in Min
nesota.
Miss Jennie Mardin is on the sick
list thi, week.
Mrs. Lars Arthur, who has been
staying at o. T. Olson's home since
her operation couple of weeks
ago, was sufficiently recovered last
Saturday to be taken home.
Miss Josie johnson left on Satur-
day for Willmar to stay for some
time with her sister, Mrs. M. Pc.
terson.
The sad news reached here Tues.
day from STANLEY, N. D., of the
death of Olivia Thorvig, the 10 year
old daughter of Christopher Thor.
vig, formerly of this township.
The cause Of her death was pneu.
monia and other complications.
Olivia grew to young womanhood
in this community and her happy
genial spirit won for her many
friends, who feel sad to think o1
her early departure. Mesdame:
Severin Emberland and Oscar ia
cobson, of Green Lake, are sister:
of Olivia. We extend our sympathy
to the relatives of the deceased.
"Ye Old Folks Concert at Mar
din's Hall next Saturday evening
Feb. %. The program will con
sist of songs by the choruses, solos
duets and instrumental music
The participants will appear in old
fashioned costumes to represent tn,
"menne and wimmen" Of long ago
The whole promises to be entertain
ing to both young and old. Th'
price of admission will be Is cent
for adults and Is cents for chill
dren. Half of the proceeds will g
into the treasury Of the local Pres
, byterian church, the rest will b
used for civic purposes. Come an
enjoy again a good old-fashione
J entertainment.
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LObeck is Coming. .

E. E. L0beck, tho apostle Of pro-
hibition, and one of the prohibi-
zionist members of the last legisla-
ture, will speak at Willmar March
g. Arrangements are being made
for having Mr.. L0beck make his ad-
dress in English, and in a down.
town hall. It is expected that he
will dicsuss matters vitality connect
ed with state politics and the work
OF the last state legislature, and he
usually handles his subjects without
gloves.
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Ringville, Feb. 17.-Ina and Man.
ny 1verson left last Sunday night
for Clara, N. D.
Pete Nordgren and his little niece
Edna johnson, from Duluth, are at
present visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Paulson of Georgeville dis
posed of all his property at a public
auction last Saturday. Mr.. Paul
son, with his family, intends to
leave for his farm near Duluth the
first part of March.
George Halvorson Of New Lon
do spent Saturday and Sunday at
home.
Lou Larson from Georgeville
went to St. Cloud last Friday for a
few davs' visit with her sister Jo-
sic, who is attending the Normal.
Elias johnson from North Dakota
visited at his old home here a few
days. last week.
John Halvorson and Edward
Evenson, from New London, visited
at Halvorson's and Henry Roe's
place last Sunday.
Peter Quisberg and family were
guests at Mrs. Hendrickson's home
last Sunday.
Anna Krogstad came up from
Willmar last Saturday for a few
weeks stay with the Paulson's at
Georgeville.
Amund Larson's little girl, Ella,
who has been seriously i'll for some
time, is reported to be slowly i'm
proving. 80 ,'.,
The members of Bethania Ladies
Aid society, together with other
friends, sprang a surprise on Mr..
George johnson Feb. IL, the occa-
sion being Johnson's Goth birthday
anniversary. Refreshments were
served twice, and very pleasant
afternoon was enjoyed by all. A.
ter a little talk by T. z. Newgord, ,
who delivered to Mr.. johnson a sum
OF silver money as token of thanks
for his steady work as treasurer and
for help in the Bethania society, the
party broke up.
Joe Newgord left for his claim
| in North Dakota last Monday. He
was accompanied by his brother
Edwin, who has contested a claim
up in Bowman county, N. D.
Minnie Paulson of Georgeville
was pleasantly surprised last Fri
day evening, when number of
young friends and schoolmates
gathered at her home. The even
ing was spent in playing games and
other amusements till a late hour.
Feb. 1O.-Severin Christopher
son, who has been working for r.
Olson since last fall, left for his
home in southern Minnesota last
Monday.
! Olav Aspesletten returned to Sis
seton, S. Dak., last Monday, after
a few weeks visit at Sonstegard s
home.
The young ladies gave leap
year dance at Schroeder's place last
Friday night.
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Spicer- On -Green-Lake, Feb. II.
Mrs. L. w. Harris of Atwater
came down to Spicer last Tuesday
and visited till Saturday with the
Frank Harris family.
David Weaver of Green Lake went
to Redwood, Minn.. last Wednes-
day for a short visit with relatives.
Walter Henderson has been on
the sick list the past week.
Messrs. Chas. Running and Louis
Hanson, of Elbow Lake, have been
visiting at the Otto Ronning home
at Spicer since Friday, returning
today. Otto Ronning, who has
been quite i'll again, is much better
at this writing.
The Y. P. S. Of the Green Lake
church meets Sunday evening.
The Ladies Society Of the Swedish
Saron church OF Spicer will be en-.
tertained at the church basement
Saturday afternoon andevening Feb.
20, by Mr.. and Mrs. N. Orred. All
are cordially invited to attend. Az
this is the society's first meeting
this year, the annual business will
take place. All members are asked
to be there at three o'clock in the
afternoon.
Quite number Of the young
people of this vicinity attended the
school entertainment at Dist. No
SO Saturday evening. All speal
highly of the entertainment, afte1
which all enjoyed a social time
Miss Elsidore Thorne, the teacher
and her pupils deserve credit fol
the good program worked up fol
the occasion.
Mrs. Anna Lindgren returned t,
New London Friday, after a couple
of weeks stay at Edenwood Farm
The Y. P. S. of the Saron Luther
an church meets Wednesday even
ing, Feb. 26. A varied program
will be carried out. All are cordi
ally invited to attend.
John Nordeen and son Ernes
transacted business in the township
of Harrison Monday.
Mrs. Doty Of Spicer is visiting
with Mrs. David Weaver Of Gree
! Lake Beach the past week.
Miss Ella Carlson came hom
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n. N. A. Card Party.

The Royal Neighbor Camp of
Willmar will give social and card
party at Bonde hall on Tuesday
evening. Feb. Is. The affair is
open to all who wish to participate,
and all are cordially welcome.
Lunch will be served. The admis-
sion price will be fifteen cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-02-19

Miss Beda Fredrickson of Muir
dock, Mimi. visited with friends
in this city last Friday, leaving in
the evening for Sacred Heart, where
! she went for a weeks visit. Miss
Fredrickson is former Seminary
student, and met many Of her old
friends while here.
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Personal Mention

Miss Anna Carlson of Kandiohi
was a Willmar visitor last week.
Miss Anna Peterson of Atwater
visited friends in the city over Sun
day.
G. H. Bitterness, county attorney,
went to the cities last Monday
morning.
County Auditor Feig went to At
water last Friday on brief busi-
ness trip.
Edward Guam of New London
was in the city Friday en- route for
Kerkhoven.
John Holmdahl of Arctander
township called on the Tribune folks
last Thursday.
Mrs. Chas. Broman of Fahlun Wis.
tied with her mother, Mrs. C. A.
Green, last week.
Mrs. F. F. Nelson went to New
London last Monday for visit with
Mrs. Elsie Lindstrom.
Editor r. c. Knutson Of the
Green Lake Breeze was in the city
last Saturday on business.
Mrs. George Forsberg returned
to Foley last Friday. after a stay
with relatives in the city.
Joel Skoog of Minneapolis came
up Saturday and spent Sunday with
the family of A. C. Skoog.
Mrs. Birdie Huffman left last
week for Sioux City, where she will
visit for couple of weeks.
William Larson, substantial
farmer of Lake Andrew, made this
office pleasant call last Saturday.
P. M. Lundin of Mamre was ir
the city last Saturday and paid 3
pleasant call at the Tribune office.
Mrs. Gunder Hanson of Ovation.
ma, Minn., is visiting with he,
brother. o. P. Mel on of this city.
Messrs. Emil E. Anderson and H
Isaacson, Of Kandiyohi, were among
the callers at the Tribune office last
Monday.
A. Hultgren of Green Lake was
in the city last Friday en- route fo,
Mamre to visit with his aged moth.
er, Mrs. A. Bryngelson. The old
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Mrs. Nels Guam was in the city
last Friday on her way to her home
at New Londcn, after spending a
week in Kerkhoven at the home of
her son-in-law and daughter, DR..
and Mrs. Hans johnson.
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C. H. Gustafson of Whitefeld,
who held an auction sale on the
18th inst. left last Saturday for
Sioux Falls, S. D., to take up his
residence there.
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SUPT. BOWEN
VISITS HERE
Former Chief Given the Glad
Hand. Two Cases of Injury
and Other r. R. News.

Former superintendent L. w.
Bowen arrived in Willmar last Sat-
urday evening from Spokane, Wash.
Mr.. Bowen was the guest of his
brother, J. 7. Bowen, and his
brother-in-law, Asst. Supt. F. S.
Elliott, over Sunday. The news of
Mr.. Bowen's arrival soon spread
and when he departed Sunday even.
ing over fifty engineers and con-
ductors were at the depot to shake
hands with their old superintend.
ent. It is needless to say that Mr..
Bowen had a good word for them
all, and everyone found him to be
the same l.. W. B. General Super
intendent E. L. Brown and all tt e
western superintendents were with
Mr.. Bowen.
Conductor John +. Kenafck was
brought into Willmar early Tuesday
morning, seriously hurt from the
effects Of falling out of the caboose
cupola. Kenafick was looking out
Of the cupola just at the junction at
the east end of the Willmar yards
when the train came to sudden
stop, throwing him out and causing
considerable injuries, and he is now
at the Willmar Hospital.
Asst. Yardmaster Chas. German
had a serious accident Monday night
in the east end Of the yards. While
going in between two cars to fix the
drawbar on one car, the cars came
together and pinned Mr.. German in
between, causing severe injuries.
1t is reported that he is now doing
we'll.
Maurice Phillips has resigned hi.
position as stock yard manager here
to accept a position in Denver,
Colo, for L. A. May, who formerly
was general yardmaster in Will
mar. Phil. J. Haley has succeeded
Mr.. Phillips. The many friends OF
Maurice will miss him and his hear.
ty laugh, and all wish him scucess
in his anticipated change.
Dispatcher R. l. Triplett has re.
signed his position with the Will.
mar Division to go to Spokane.
WASH. under Supt. L. w. Bowen.
Mr.. Triplett has been in Willmal
for the last three years and had on.
ly a short time ago purchased q
house. His change is not from
choice, and he is very sorry to leave
here.
Ed Powers, clerk for o. F. Land.
berg, went to st. Paul Monday te
take in the Trainmen's dance.
Many of the trainmen from here
went down with Mr.. Powers, ano
all report having had an excellent
trip.
Conductor j. A. Mouerer, who
has been laid up for the last ter
days with the grippe. has taken &
change from bad to worse and is
now in bed with the chicken pox.
Master Carpenter F. C. Beese anC
wife returned this week from the
East, where they have had a very
enjoyable trip, visiting relatives il
Michigan.
Conductor C. L. Hogan has left
the service of the company. HI
has moved to Sioux City, and ex
poets to work out of there.
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Births and Deaths
in kandiy0hi County

The following is the report of
births and deaths in Kandiyohi
county for the year 1907:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-02-19

GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Flour, Feed and Hay
S. E. MAGNUSON, Proprietor
GROCERIES

lady is now in her ninety y-fourth
year and is unusually strong for such
an advanced age.
City Attorney R. w. Stanford is
spending a week in Minneapolis on
legal business. He expects to re-
turn Friday night.
Mrs. Anna Lindgren of New Lon
don left last Saturday for visit
with her daughter Mrs. E. E. Law
son in Minneapolis.
Rev. A. F. Seastrand of New
London was in the city last Mon
day, en- route for the conference
meeting in Minneapolis.
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OsSeO Entertainment.

Osse0 Entertainment.
An entertainment will be given
by the Osseo Society of the Willmar
Seminary next Saturday evening,
Feb. %. The following program
will be rendered:
Song, America.
Music, Band
Recitation, Arthur Thorson
Song. George Washington, Choir
Recitation, Washington" Elmer
Hauge y.
Music, Orchestra
Dialog, "Open Secret" two scenes
Grafton, ''The Saloon Must Co."
Carl Amenrud
Music, Orchestra
Recitation, Birthday of Washing
ton," Tina Ruble
Dialog, Heir of Nc. Vernon, Five
scenes.
Violin Solo, Sivert Botnen
Recitation. ''Lincoln's First Inaug-
ural Address, Julia Johnson
Music. Band
Admission, 25 cents.