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Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

z. 1871. to Hannah E. Knowles, and
they are the parents of two daugh-
ters named Hattie May and Alice
Lydia.
Among the out-of-tow people
who were in attendance at the fun.
eral were Luther Neer of Catawba.
Ohio, nephew of deceased, Mrs.
Chas. Noble of Lacrosse, Mrs.
Crooks of Benson, Mrs. Michaels of
Montrose, Mr.. George Knowles, a
brother of Mrs. Neer, of Minnea-
polls and also a number from Litch-
field, Willmar and Paynesville.
We reproduce in this connection
the following from the last edition
Of the Tribune:
With the death of Mr.. Neer,
New London loses one of its sub
stantial citizens. and his most fam
iliar and characteristic figure will
be greatly missed there. Coming
to Roseville in the late sixties, Mr..
Neer acquired some land and took
an active part in pioneer life, one
of his specialties being sheep rails
ing. The history of school district
No. ~ records his name as one of
the early school teachers there.
Previous to coming to Roseville he
was engaged at various positions OF
clerking and accounting in the early
city of St. Paul. He became per-
sonally acquainted with James j.
Hill, while the latter was still a
wage Garner. an acquaintance which
was later renewed at various times
during his life. In the early seven
ties he moved to New London,
where he resided in the log cabin
on the east side of the pond. The
old abandoned homestead nesting
below a large hill near the mill
pond is yet one of the most roman.
tic spots in the picturesque vicinity
of New London. 1t was here he
brought his bride. Miss Hannah
Knowles. one of the early school
teachers and a daughter of Robert
Knowles. one of the early settler:
of Green Lake township. Fol-
many years he engaged in the gen.
eral merchandise and real estate
business. The former he sold to D
Peterson & Son, and in the course
Of the latter branch of his business
he acquired large tracts of lant
east and north of New London. o.
the advent of the railroad to New
London in 1856, he built a fine resi-
dence near the station, put up al
independent elevator and mad
quite an attempt to build up a bust
ness center near there.
Mr.. Neer took great interes
in educational matters, and ha'
served on the school board fo
a number of years both as clerk an
director. That this interest con
tinued to the last is evidenced b
; the fact that shortly before hi
death he presented the school dis
trict with ten acres of land to b
} used for furthering knowledge j
, agriculture. He has served tn
community in other capacities, fo
many years. as justice of the peace
: The deceased was great admire
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06
Plan to Cure Fear Of Liqhtninq.

Plan to Cure Fear Of Lightning.
A German has discovered an easy
way to take away child's fear Of
lightning. He struck some matches
and compared the sudden faring Of
the light to the lightning without. The
child got intensely interested and has
never since been afraid Of thunder.
storm.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

1t takes q red-nose man with q
greasy vest and a soiled collar and
cheap cigar and with his feet on
another chair to put the proper EN-.
phasis in the words, "These women
reformers make me weary. Inter.
Lake Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

Go 10 he Saratoga for your
meals and lunches. EVerything
the best. We aim 10 please.
24f E. I. Saldbe.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

An editor refuses to publish obit-
uary notices of people who, while
living, failed to subscribe for his
paper, and gives this pointed rea-
son: People who do not take their
local paperare always dead. and
their passing away has no news
value.-Joel P. Heatwole, North
field News.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

Best cup Of Coffee in The city
at The Saratoga Restaurant.
24f E. I. Sandbo.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

The Metropolitan barber shop,
Bank of Willmar building, B. T.
Otos, proprietor, is the shop to get
a shave. hair cut or bath. f
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06
AUCTION SALE

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie auction at the Swedish Luth.
parsonage in the village of New
London on
Thursday, October 14th,
commencing at 1 o'clock p. m. the
following described property:
One gray mare, 2 mich cows
partly Jersey, 3 dozen chickens, 1
top buggy, l platform buggy, l
cutter, one 12-inch plow. l single
horse cultivator, one garden culti-
vator, robe, l single harness, l
set of Swedish sleigh bells, 4 bu.
last years seed corn, few cords of
wood, 2 wood heaters, l hard coal
self feeder, l Favorite kerosene
stove. l gasoline stove, one-half
dozen kitchen chairs, 1 kitchen
cabinet, l sewing machine, l china
closet and sideboard combined, 1
refrigerator, l clock, l lounge, l
6 octave piano-case Moline organ,
one extension table, one hall lamp,
center table, 2 rugs. 2 dressers,
y iron beds, :! iron folding bed, l
cot, 2 commodes. l book case, roll
top desk, l gun, scale, lawn
Swing, l lawn mower, l writing
desk, l wheelbarrow, some po-
tatoes, fodder corn, and many other
articles.
Terms: Sums under $40 cash. On
larger amounts one years time will
be given on bankable paper.
REV. A. F. SEASTRAND.
Peter Henderson, Auctioneer. J.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

Washburn Wis.,, reports All apple
tree in bloom for the second time
this season. A fine crop of apples
was picked from the tree but a
short time ago.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

We sell guns and traps cheap.
Northwestern Hide and Fur Co. {.
Minneapolis, MINI. &-11
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

DR.. C. E. Gerretson, dentist.
Office in new Ruble block. Willmar.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

Of DR.. Abbott and always had his
copy Of the Outlook, . near at
hand with which TO emphasize his
arguments for educational progress.
He was a believer in q practical
Christianity, which to the writer's
knowledge very unostentatiously
found expression on more than one
occasion in the relief and assistance
Of his fellowmen in distress.
The deceased leaves his faithful
life companion and two daughters,
Mrs. Hattie Johnson and Mrs. Alice
Halvorson. all of New London, to
mourn the loss of kind and affec-
tionate husband and father.
The funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon at four o'clock from the
Presbyterian church at New Lon
don, the services being conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Hudson of Paynes-
vile and the Rev. Mr.. Drysdale.
The interment was made at the
Oakhill cemetery. The pail bearers
were Joseph o. Estrem. Oliver
Larson, John G. Peterson, Harold
Swenson, Peter Broberg and w. o.
Parker.
Mr.. Luther Neer was in WiIlmar
Monday on his way to his home at
Catawba, Ohio. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. John Hal
vorson, who went for a months
visit in the old native community
of Mr.. Neer in Ohio. From Mr..
Luther Neer we learned that the
late j. H. Neer was the last of his
family, his seven brothers and sis
ters all having passed away before
him. Mr.. Neer's father lived ORR
ginally in Virginia, where there is
yet to be found a town called Neer-
vile, so named for the Neers who
formerly lived there.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06
= = I IRVING INDEX
&1==1ss3z= &E115

Irving, Oct. 1..-Mrs. Adolph
Anderson, from St. Paul, who is
visiting with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Hunter was taken seriously i'll
last week and is attended by DR..
Colts of Grove City.
All Irving people who visited the
Willmar Street Fair returned safe
ly, to report the fair a great sue
cess.
Rev. Nordberg and P. A. Bro
gren from New London, called on
Irving friends last Friday.
Services were conducted in the
Nordland church yesterday by Mis-
sionary R. Kilen from China. Next
Saturday, Oct 9, he will preach at
the little girls festival held at Lars
Walin's place. This society works
especially for the support of Ida
Walin, one of our own girls, who
IS working in china and although
this is a busy time, we would urge
that all come and help with the
festival. If we cannot ourselves
60 out to the heathens let us
help those that are willing to go.
Miss Mary Walen who was been
attending high school at New Lon
don had to return home on Tuesday
on account of her eyes.
Mrs. Random and daughter from
Clear Lake, Wis.,. who have been the
guests of Mrs. Solun, returned home
Saturday.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

Sears, Roebuck & Co., the Chic.
ago mail order millionares, an
nounce that owing to the passage
of the federal pure food and drug
act, they will discontinue the gro-
Gerry and drug business. says an ex-
change: It was not the passage of
the law by congress, but the en-
forcement of the law by the agents
Of Uncle Sam and of this state that
drove them out of business. The
fact that they cannot sell drugs and
groceries successfully if the law is
enforced certainly demonstrates
that their consumers in the past
got much adulterated food. 1t is
also evidence of the general poor
quality of goods sold;by the mail or
der house. Hutchinson Leader.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06
IF YOU NEED | MEDICINE,
YOU SHOULD HAVE The BEST.

Although there are hundreds of pre-
parations advertised, there is only one
that really stands out pre-eminent as q
remedy for diseases of the kidneys,
liver and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest, for the reason that its remark
able health restoring properties has
been found to be just the remedy need
ed in thousands upon thousands ofeven
the most distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly
because it's mild and immediate effect
is soon realized. 1t is a gentle, heal
ing vegetable compound-ap physician 3
prescription for specific disease.
Swamp Root is not recommended for
everything.
A Sworn Certificate of Purity is with
every bottle.
For sale at all drug stores, in bottles
OF two sizes-hfty-cents and one-dollar.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06
SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE By MAIL.

In order to prove what Swamp Root
the great kidney, liver and bladder
remedy will do for you, every reader
of the Willmar Weekly Tribune who
has not already tried it, may receive 8
sample bottle by mail absolutely free
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. Write to day.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06
REV. A. F. SEASTRAND.

Peter Henderson, Auctioneer. J.
0. Estrem, Clerk.
Willmar tribune., 1909-10-06

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie auction at the Swedish Luth.
parsonage in the village of New
London on
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
PLANS BIG POWDER
MILLS NEAR ANTIOCH
Former General Manager Of Du Pont-
Nemours Company and Recent
State Senator Promote
Project

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-Backed
by the interests headed by Senator Will
liam A. Clark of Montana, a powder
manufacturing company, beginning op-
erations with a capital of 5000, 900, will
shortly erect plant in one of the bay
counties and engage in active competf-
ton with the powder trust, according to
a statement made in this city.
Associated in the enterprise, it is said
will be John Birmingham, formerly
general manager of the Du Pont-Ne-
mours Powder company; J. A. Folger,
head of the local mercantile concern,
and former State Senator c. M. Bel
shaw.
The plant, it is believed, will be To-
Gated in the region Of Antioch.
The powder trust operates numerous
factories in this state and several of
these are looted on the shores of San
Francisco bay.
1t is stated, although the government
is large manufacturer of powder for
its own use, it purchases 95 per cent Of
it's explosives from the trust.
1t is the plan of the Clark company to
compete for this business, and to erect
other plants as the business requires.
The operations of the company will
be under the personal direction Of Mr..
Birmingham.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
APARTMENT HOUSE IS
BURNED; NO ONE HURT
EARLY MORNING FIRE COM
PELS GUESTS TO FLEE
Blaze Caused by Defective Gas Range
Arouses SIeepers, Who Escape
in Night CIothes-Loss
Is $4,000

Clad only in their night clothes twen-
ty guests at an apartment house owned
and conducted by w. T. Esplin at 641-
43 Clover street, rushed wildly into the
street short time before o'clock yes
terday morning when a sheet of flame
caused by defective gas range in the
Kitchen on the first floor of the three
story structure, burst through the wall
and an alarm Of fire was given.
Inc cook, woman, started a fire
and had stepped out of the room. She
returned to find the room ablaze and
dense clouds Of smoke pouring out OF
the open windows and doors. The room
ers were quickly notified, and fearing
Tor their safety, rushed from the burn
ing building without attempting to save
any of their belongings.
OF the persons occupying rooms at
the place but three were fully dressed
1t being early in the morning and Sun
day, too, but few had arisen. Some
were sleeping soundly when the fire be-
gan, but were quickly awakened by
the confusion that followed the an
nouncement the building was on fire.
The fire had g;sined considerable
headWay and the building was burning
tur1ously when the department arrived
on the scene.
At fiat at 645 Glover street, occupied
by Mrs. Eddie Moore, caught fire from
lying sparks and the loss is estimated
at $500. . ~
After strenuous work the fire was ex-
tlngulshed, but not until the apartment
house had sustained a loss of $4,000.
Although there was considerable con-
fusion when the guests rushed from the
burning building, no one was injured
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
NOTED WOMAN SUFFRAGIST
TO SPEAK BEFORE LEAGUE
Mrs. May Dwight SeWelI to Be Ten.
dered Reception and Luncheon
by Women

Mrs. Mary Dwight SeweH will be en-
terta1ned February 26 at a. luncheon
rendered by the officers and members of
special committees of the Los Angeles
County Equal Suffrage league, Mrs.
Lulu Pile Little president An informal
reception will be rendered her at the
close of her address before the Los An
geles Political Equality league, of which
Mrs. George Drake Ruddy is president.
The league will hold it's regular open
meeting, to which the public is cordial
~ invited, at 2:3O p. m. at the Woman 5
club house, $40 South Figueroa street.
Mrs Sewel has founded more than
fifty Women'S clubs, among which are
the Woman's club, Indianapolis Art
association, Contemporary club and the
Local Council of Women, all in the city
OF Indianapolis. She has been president
and vice president of the National
Woman'S Suffrage association, Ameri-
can Suffrage association and Interna-
tional Council of Women.
Both by appointment and election
Mrs. Sewell has held many important
positions. She was selected by Gov
ernor Porter of Indiana to write a
monograph on the position of women in
industry in Indiana and to represent
that state at the cotton centennial ex-
position held in New Orleans in 1885
She was appointed by Governor Hovey
to serve Indiana in 1902 on it's board OF
commissioners at the Columbian eXposi-
tion.
Mrs. Sewell is now president of the
Indo-American National association.
President Mckinley gave her a spe-
cial commission to represent the women
of the United States during the exposi
ton in 1900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
IMMIGRANT STATION
SUDDENLY DESERTED
Structure at Angel Island, Just Conn
pIeted, indefinitely Locked and
Tug Placed Out of Conn
mission

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-By an
unexpected and unexplained order from
Washington the extensive immigrant
station, newly erected by the govern
ment on Angel island, and the tug In
spector, recently completed for the
service of the same department, have
been consigned to idleness for an in
definite period of time.
The station has been ordered locked
up and the tug placed out of commits
sion until further orders.
The local immigration officials will
continue their work with the present
limited equipment.
Two theories accounting for the
order are advanced, one being that
the immigration appropriation does not
permit the additional expenditure en-
tailed in the opening Of the new sta
tion and use of the tug Inspector; the
ether that the more conmodious quar-
terS and equipment will not be needed
until the Panama canal is completed,
when, expecting a rush of European
immigrants to this port, the govern
ment proposes to be ready to care for
them
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
Thousands of Acres
to Be Thrown Open
Free Stereopticon Lecture in
Chamber of Commerce
Building Tonight

Everyone interested in securing at
low wholesale prices the finest irrigated
garden home lands is invited to attend
the public meeting of the Eighth Home
Extension club tonight at o'clock %.
m. in the main hall, ground floor.
Chamber Of Commerce building.
On February 16 another great Home
Extension Excursion of several hun-
dred members will go out in their pri-
vate train 20 view the rich tract of irri-
gated land which is under their CON
sideration for purchase by the club at
a low wholesale price, each member
taking from five to forty acres of the
whole as desired and arranged.
This is the Eighth grand Home Ex-
tension Colony and one of the Ia st
passing opportunities to secure rich
fertile acres at old-time, wholesale
grazing land prices, with hundreds of
active. congenial neighbors all from
lie start away. Seven times these
club groups of land buyers have gone
forth under the administration of the
Home Extension to reap great rewards
that no individual retail purchaser
could attain in the old way.
Come down and bring the family.
Eight o'clock on the ground floor
hall, Chamber of Commerce building.
Broadway between First and Second
1treets.
Office open all day. Details also by
mail on request.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
IMMIGRATION OF
UNSKILLED LABOR
CAUSES PROTEST
CHARGE AGAINST OFFICIAL
MAY BE REOPENED
Reports in New York Are That Steam
ship Lines Misrepresent Condi-
tions Here to Get Cheap
Workers

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-As a result
of the decision of Oscar S. Straus, sec
retary of the department of commerce
and labor, to call conference Of ex-
perts to discuss plans for the checking
of the dissemination Of false informa-
ton in Europe as to the demand for
unskilled labor in the United States.
it is rumored the charges recently
brought against Robert Watchorn,
commissioner of immigration, may be
reopened
WatchOrn's denomination was recent
ly withdrawn by President Roosevelt
and 1T is expected sensational develop
ments may result if he is put on the
stand again.
The most serious charge against
Watchorn related to the last contract
for the feeding of the immigrants that
arrive at Ellis island. The manner in
which he conducted the affairs Of his
office generally was criticised.
Because labor agents and contractors
persist in circulating greatly colored
reports throughout Europe in regard
to the alleged opportunities open to
the unSkilled labOrer in this country
the United States, it is alleged by en-
ployment agents here, are rapidly be-
coming filled with a class of people
WHO are Unable TO earn Cn6lr own living
or take care of themselves.
1t is said that these men are induced
to come to this country by special labor
agents, usually in the employ of steam
ship lines, allied with railroads which
desire cheap help and thereby making
it possible to lower the prevailing
wage scale of the country.
If these reports are true and Secre-
tary Straus' conference obtains the
necessary proof it is declared the gov
ernment will take some action against
the offenders.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
FOIL SCHEME TO
IMPORT COOLIES
CHINESE FOUND In SEALED
AND BONDED CAR
LOCKED IN WITH GOVERNMENT
STAMP ON DOOR
Organized Plan to Smugge in Con-
trabands Is Destroyed by Dis
coVery at San Luis
Obispo
LBy Associated Press.l

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Feb. 21.-An or
ganized plan to smuggIe Asiatics into
this country may be unearthed as a
result of the discovery Of twenty-five
Chinese in a box car in this city today.
The most peculiar feature Of the dis
covery was that the celestials were in
bonded car, sealed with the govern
ment stamp.
The car was billed from Algiers, a
town near New Orleans, where it left
on February 10, and was billed to San
Francisco.
Owing to numerous landslides and
Washouts the car was delayed on the
coast division of the Southern Pacific
While passing the sealed car in the
yards today Conductor Page heard
voices in it.
In response to a question who was in
the car he received an offer Of 81 for a
bucket of water in the pigeon English
of Chinese.
The sheriff's office was notified, the
seals broken and twenty-five half
starved Chinese taken out. All had
large canteens, but which during the
long journey had been drained of every
drop Of water.
One Of them stated they had crossed
the Mexican border at FL Paso, but re-
fused to give any further information.
They were placed in the county jail
and are being held pending the arrival
of immigration inspectors from San
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY TO
HELP IN RAISING FUNDS
Entertainment Will Be Given to Fur.
nish St. MichaePs ParochiaI
Residence

A housewarming and country store
will be the principal means by which
funds will be raised to furnish the
new parochial residence of st. MichaeFs
parish, Manchester Heights, today.
The Ladies' Altar society has ar
ranged booths for plain and fancy
work, which will be on sale during tho
afternoon.
Several priests are expected to as
sist at the festivities. Addresses will
be made, interspersed with national
songs by the school children. Rev. E.
Gerard, the rector of the parish, will
give several violin selections, and there
will be other amusements
Substantial meals and light luncheons
will be served by the Ladies' Altar
society during the afternoon and even
ing.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all Father Gerardi's friends, and a
pleasant time is assured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-22
lOWAASSOCIATION TO
HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC
LARGE NUMBER OF HAWKEYE
CITIZENS EXPECTED
Exercises Suitable to the Day Will BE
Given at Agricultural Park and
Officers Are to Be
Elected

Managers of the annual picnic of the
Iowa association of Southern Califor-
mia, that is to be held today at Agri-
cultural park, confidently look forward
to an enormous attendance. 1t is esti-
mated there are about 10000 former
residents of Iowa now settled in Los
Angeles and its neighborhood and it is
expected the number which will take
part in today's picnic may approximate
that number.
Speeches will be made, the fullest op-
portunity of renewing old friendships
and acQuaintanceships will be fur
nished, in addition to which much busi-
ness of Importance will be transacted.
Election of officers will be held at the
regular annual business meeting, which
will be at the headquarters at o'clock.
Elaborate preparations have been
made for the accommodation of the
immense crowd expected. Ninety-nine
headquarters will be established, and
maps showing the different locations
will be distributed on the grounds.
All are urged not to be stingy in the
matter Of filling their lunch baskets, as
there may be belated arrivals who
would, in such event go hungry, which
would be most undesirable, as it is the
earnest desire of the management that
every one should have the best of
times.
Advertising will be strictly prohib-
tied and only official badges will be
sold. 1t is requested all will cooperate
in seeing that this regulation is not in
fringed, as the expenses of the associa-
ton are betrayed by authorized mem-
bers selling the badges.
The Los Angeles Iowa association, of
which James H. McCord is president,
will join with the Iowa association in
the celebration of the day.
To reach Agricultural park take the
yellow Main street cars, those going
south on Main street, or the yellow uni
versity cars going south on Spring
street, or the green University cars go
ing west on Third street and south on
Hill street.
On arriving at the park packages may
be checked, a charge of 5 cents being
made. Coffee, sandwiches and dough-
nuts can also be obtained at reasonable
prices, this department being under the
management of the w. r. G. of Los
Angeles.
Officers of the Iowa association of
Southern California are: Delos Ar
mold. Pasadena, honorary president; A.
H. Stutsman, Santa Ana, president; D.
B. Lyons Los Angeles, vice president: !:
G. H. Parsons, Artesia, secretary, and
F. H. Nichols, Los Angeles. treasurer.