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Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
TO BUILD HOME
FOR AGED
$4,000 Structure 10 be Built al
Bethesda Orphans Home
Closes Successful Year.

At the annual meeting of the
trustees of the Bethesda Homes yes
terday it was decided to build a
home for the aged, the foundations
to be laid this fall and the struct.
ure to be erected next spring.
The plans will be so arranged that
additions may be built whenever
necessary. The building will cost
in the neighborhood of Sc, 900 when
completed. A building committee,
with Rev. M. B. Michaelson as
president, was appointed, and they
will start the work as soon as
possible.
The reports of the various off.
GERS of the homes showed that the
institution is in a most prosperous
condition. Aside from paying the
running expenses during the year,
the management had succeeded in
paying off $4,000 of the homes in.
debtedness which is a most encour.
aging showing. The same officers
were elected to serve the coming
year, with the exception of the
treasurer, Rev. Michaelson, who re.
signed. Rev. Nordberg of New
London was elected to take hi.
place.
The Bethesda homes are now car
ing for AZ orphans and 3 old people
When the new home is ready, the
management hopes to be able t.
take care of Is to 80 old people.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
Painful Injury.

While at work at the Great
Northern coal shed yesterday after
noon, Phillip Greer had his right
arm torn completely out with part
of the shoulder by having it caught
in the fly wheel of the engine. The
details of the accident are un-
known. as Greer was alone and
when questioned was only able to
say that the engine was ''bucking. {"
He was probably examining the en-
gine when he was caught.
His cry for help was heard for a
long distance and Arthur Clark sue
ceeded in reaching him first, and
assisted him part way to the
ground, when DR.. Caine and DR..
HuIburd arrived. and he was taken
to his home nearby. Here his
wound was dressed, and he is re-
ported to have stood the shock real
we'll.
Greer came here about two
months ago from Smith Lake. He
is married and has one child
Morris Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
OBITUARY.
MARY HALEY

At the sunset of beautiful
Christian life Mrs. Mary Haley
sank peacefully to rest at her home
on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 26, at
four o'clock.
Rarely, if ever, has there heen
more general sorrow in our city
than has been manifested since the
sad word was given out that Mrs.
Haley was dead. Expressions of
sincere grief are heard on every
hand; for Mrs. Haley by her sweet
ness of character, her kindness of
heart, her loving sympathy for all
in trouble. which was ever ex-
pressed not only in words but num-
berless kindly deeds, had won for
herself a place in the hearts of all
who were privileged to know her
which cannot be filled. She was a
most consistent Christian; faithful
ever and always to her church she
never failed to set an example
which was an inspiration for better
living to all about her. Held in
the highest regard by neighbors
and friends and fondly loved by her
devoted sons and daughters the call
has come and she has gone from
earth to the beautiful isle of the
blest" to wait in peace and joy the
coming Of her loved ones. For her
has dawned the brightness of the
eternal morning, and to her dear
ones, whose hearts are crushed with
sorrow, she has left a priceless
legacy, sweetest memories of a pa.
tient, unselfish and devoted Chris
tian mother.
Mrs. Mary Haley was born in
Fremont, County Cork, Ireland, 81
years ago; came to this country
when quite young; was married tt
John Haley at Prior Lake, MINI.
March 8, 1862. Thirteen childre1
were born of this union, eleven ol
whom are living. Nearly fort,
years ago Mrs. Haley came will
her husband to Kandiyohi count,
! Continued on last pagel
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
Anniversary Surprise

Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Bjellkengren,
whose fiftieth wedding anniversary
was celebrated last week Monday,
were on Tuesday evening the honor
guests at pleasantly planned sur
prise given them by Rev. and Mrs.
Theodore Paulson and the congrega-
tion of the Swedish Mission church.
The floral decorations of the
church parlors, where the happy
gathering was held, were bright
and attractive, the specially pre-
pared music very pleasing, and the
remarks made by Rev. Mr.. Paul
son, J. E. Applegren and others ex-
pressed in the kindest terms the
high regard in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Bjelkengren are held by their fel-
low members in the church to
which they have belonged for
seventeen years.
AS a token of friendship and good
will a purse of gold was present
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Bjelkengren by
their friends and neighbors.
A little time was spent sociably
and then the serving of light re-
freshments brought the pleasant
evening to a close.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
stone to further recognition. His
many Willmar friends rejoice with
him and wish him all kinds Of sue
cess IN his location.
Carpenter Injured I'm Collision

Carpenter Injured I'm Collision
Mandius Syvertson, carpenter.
921 Campbell avenue. had his shoul-
der and his back strained in colli-
sion with S. E. Stansberry's auto
mobile last Saturday evening. He
was on his wheel and was just turn
ing at the corner of Fourth street
and Litchfield when Mr.. STAINS
berry's car came along, also trying
to; make the turn. Both tried to
avoid the collision but were not
successful. Mr.. Syvertson was
pushed off his wheel and was showed
along for q number Of feet before
the car was stopped. Mr.. Stans-
berry took the injured man home
and got a doctor for him as soon as
possible. Mr.. Syvertson is now
around again. and although he is at
present carrying his arm in a sling,
it. is not thought that he will suffer
any serious inconvenience from the
accident.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
DEATH or JOSEPH H. NEER, :. ::
THE NEW LONDON PIONEER.

Saturday morning, September Is.
the call of death came to Joseph H.
Neer at his home at New London.
He suffered a stroke Of paralysis
several months ago, since which
time his health has gradually de-
clined.
MIR. Neer was born at Spring
field, Ohio, in July, 1892, and hence
had passed the seventy-seventh
milestone Of his life before his
death. He was. a man of upright
character, a good citizen and was
esteemed by a large circle of
friends.
With the death of Mr.. Neer,
New London loses one of its SUBJ
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
had 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 q
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 mil
pond is yet one of the most roman
tic spots in the picturesque vicinit,
of New London. 1t was here h<
brought his bride. Miss Eliza
Knowles, one of the early schoo
teachers and a daughter of Robert
Knowles, one of the early settlers
of Green Lake township. Fol
many years he engaged in the gen
eral merchandise and real estate
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

Miss Selma Tharalson of Atwater
was a weekend guest of Miss
Grant.
Miss Emma 7. johnson went to
Kandiyohi Monday to remain few
days.
Miss Ada Jorris expects to be the
guest of Litchfield friends on Sat-
urday.
H. G. Morton, district traffic
superintendent for the Northwest
ern telephone company. visited the
Willmar Offices Tuesday.
W. H. Greenleaf spent a couple
of days last week with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. G. Meyer. He re-
turned to Litchtield Saturday after
noon.
Messrs. H. J. Ramsett, G. H.
Bitterness, S. L. Benton, A. F. Nor
din and N. o. Nelson attended the
funeral services of the late j. H.
Neer at New London Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Verna Monson enjoyed a
couple of days. visit last week from
Miss Mabel Flaten. who was on her
way from Granite Falls to Fargo
where she will teach at the ladies'
seminary.
Miss Gundvor Skimmeland ar
rived here Monday from Moster-
havn, Norway, to make her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kallevik who
live north Of Foot lake. Miss
Skimmeland is a niece of Mrs.
Kallqvik
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
Harvest Home Festival

AS day of rejoicing and thanks
giving to the Lord and Giver of all
good gifts we have decided to set
aside a day, the 30th of this month.
on which we will come together in
His sanctuary and offer up praise
and gratitude. There will be q
'Iacksagelsepredikan" by Rev. ].
0. Lundberg at 10:30 o'clock a. m.
together with singing and instru-
mental music; then a thank offering
to the Lord. After this program
there will be dinner served at the
church. In the afternoon at 8
o'clock there will be q Harvest
Home Festival speech by Prof. Nell
son, president of Minnesota college,
Minneapolis. MINI. Prof. Nelson
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
Fined for '.Bootleaaina''

P. H. Dahlstrom, proprietor of
the Glarum hotel, was arrested last
Saturday on the charge of having
sold Intoxicating liquors without a
license. He stood trial and was
found guilty and fined $50 and costs,
which were paid. Sheriff Peter
Bonde was the complaining wit.
ness, and the sale was made by
telephone, the sheriff making ar
rangements for a certain amount of
alcohol over the telephone, and then
sending one of his men to get it.
The ingenious sheriff is now exper-
imenting with wireless, and he
hopes soon to be able to catch them
by the use of the Marconi system.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

is q very powerful speaker. Come
and hear him! There will also be
choir singing. solos and other.
music on the afternoon program.
Now, we, the people Of Tripolis,
invite ourselves, the whole congre-
cation ought to come together.
But we also very heartily and sim
cerely invite our friends Of the
neighboring congregations to be
present and partake with us. Yes.
we invite all those who feel that
they are blessed by God to come to
Tripolis and sing songs Of praise on
the 30th of this month. Be here at
10:30 a. m. and then in the after
noon.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

A crew of men is rebuilding the
Western Union telegraph line be-
tween Willmar and Sioux Falls, S.
D. D. F. Goggin, the foreman,
says the company is experiencing a
great deal of difficulty in securing
enough men for the work, and he
would be more than pleased to see
a number of willing workers come
around and apply for jobs.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

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 land
east and north of New London. On
the advent of the railroad to New
London in 1886, he built a fine resi-
dence near the station, put up an
independent elevator and made
quite an attempt to build up a busi-
ness center near there.
Mr.. Neer took a great interest
in educational matters, and had
served on the school board for
a number of years both as clerk and
director. That this interest con-
tinued to the last is evidenced by
the fact that shortly before his
death he presented the school dis
trict with ten acres Of land to be
used for furthering knowledge in
agriculture. He has served the
community in other capacities, for
many years as justice of the peace.
The deceased was a great admirer
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 a practical
Christianity, which to the writers
knowledge very unostentatiously
found expression on more than one
occasion in the relief and assistance
Of his fellowman in distress.
The deceased leaves his faithful
life companion and two daughters,
Mrs. Hattie johnson and Mrs. Alice
Halvorson, all of New London, tc
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 bearer.
were Joseph O.. Estrem. Olive,
Larson, John G. Peterson, Harolc
Swenson, Peter Broberg and w. O.
Parker.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
Two Splendid Shows Next Weel,

1.-The Royal Chef" and "The
Lyman Twins, two of the most
successful plays of last season will
be seen here next week, the former
on Monday and the latter on Satur-
day evening. "The Royal Chief
will be presented by the same cast
which played the twin cities and
"The Lyman Twins" is musical
comedy of much merit. Both plays
deserve a good patronage.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

MAIDS Benstrom of Olivia UNDER
went an operation at a local hospi-
tai on Tuesday of last week when
his left foot was amputated a few
inches above the ankle. Abo 1T Ia
years ago he had his foot badly cut
by the sickle in a mower, and the
wound never healed, giving him so
much trouble that he was unable to
use the foot for the most part.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

The high school foot ball team
will 60 to Litchfield Saturday for
their first game of the season. A
number Of students and others are
planning on going down with the
boys and root for the home team.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
To Teach ut Colorado U

A. N. Gilbertson of this city has
gone to Boulder, Colo., to become
instructor in psychology and educa-
tion at the Colorado state universi-
ty. Mr.. Gilbertson was acting as
assistant in the sociology depart
ment when the position was offered
him, but upon the advice of his un-
iversity professors he accepted the
place in Colorado. This advance
ment is q deserved tribute to the
talent and ability Of Mr.. Gilbertson
and it is no doubt only q stepping
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

J Parade Prize Winners


The following won prizes in the
street fair parade:
Best general purpose farm team,
Anderson, 1st.
Best carriage turnout-Adam
TAFT, Jr., 1st; Peter Felt, End.
Floats representing business
houses-Leading store, 1st; Berk-
ness, Peterson Co., End; The Fair
Furniture store, Sd.
Best representation of farm name
F. 0. Swanson of Edenwood,
1st.
Herman Nordine, Dover, special,
boy with dog team.
Comical floats Swan Larson, hose
cart, boy and girl, 1st; Harvey
Benson, city cab, End.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
FIRST ALL mail
TRAIN GOES THRU
Great Northern Puts on a Fast
Train Between Chicago and
Seattle Takes Mail Only

The first all-mail train ever sent
over this division of the Great
Northern passed through here Mon
day at II rs a. m. It is through
train from Chicago to Seattle, and
has been put on as a test train in
an attempt to shorten the present
schedule eleven hours. If the Great
Northern succeeds it will be award
ed four million dollar mail con-
tract by the government. But it
will have to hurry. for the Milwau-
kee road is giving Jim Hills line a
merry chase for the contract.
That road is also running test trains
these days, and whoever gets there
first will get the plum. 1t is small
wonder therefore that every en-
ployee along the line, from the su-
perintendent down to the car re-
pairers and section hands. are busy
as bees helping the new train to
make good. When the special ar
rived here it was carefully looked
over by waiting crew of men, and
at 11:30 she speeded out of here,
with Louis Larson in charge as con-
ductor. and Harry Kemp, one of
the company's most successful engi-
neers, holding the trottle. It was
predicted by local railroad men that
Kemp would make up some of the
time lost up to the time of it's ar
rival here, and he did. Between
this point and Breckenridge he
made up no less than 20 minutes.
The new train is scheduled to ar
rive here at 1925. 1t was an hour
late on Monday, but yesterday it
steamed in here at II o'clock, only
IS minutes late, and today it was
reported on time. The train con-
sisted of three or four mail and
baggage cars, and carries no passen-
gers. The engines used are of the
400 class, capable of making from
so to 70 miles an hour. Yesterday
the train made the % miles be-
tween Litchfield and Willmar in %
minutes, which is at the rate of &c
miles an hour.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
John A. johnson Monumeu, Fund

John A. Johnson Monument Fund
A movement has been started to
raise a fund for a suitable memor-
ial to the late Governor johnson. in
the shape of a monument or statue
at the state capitol. The Tribune
joins in this movement and will be
glad to receive and forward con-
tributions. It is desired that gifts
to the fund be limited to one dollar
or less. Contributions left at this
office will be acknowledged through
the columns of the paper, and for
warded to the duly appointed Gus.
todian.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

ollie Anderson enjoyed a visit
with John Crowley, a chum of his
boyhood, Sunday and Monday. Mr..
Crowley's home is in Spokane,
Wash.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
SCHEPP'S UNIQUE
ANIMAL CIRCUS.
Thousands Enjoy The Work Of The
Trained Dogs and Ponies
The Prof. interviewed.

VI al tuC AISc oICIdct4OuS on the
during lat weeks
street fair, none attracted 50
much attention or caused as
much favorable comment as
Prof. Schepp's pony and dog cir
Gus. The act was a novel one all
through, and the animals acted
with an ease and precision which
was wonderful to behold. And the
best of it all was that they
seemed to thoroughly enjoy their
work. They went through their
acts with the spirit of happy school
boys at play, and this fact alone
proved IF much genuine enjoyment
to the onlookers. Prof. Schepp did
not act as dictator towards them.
He seemed more like a teacher
as a playmate with his
pupils.
"How can you train animals
that way, How long does it take
you to break in an ANIMAL" "How
much do you consider your circus
WORTH" these were only few of the
many questions asked Prof. Schepp.
His answers were all courteous and
kindly. 1T is with animals as
with people," he said. ''You can
not teach them any tricks which
they cannot comprehend. l always
give newcomers a thorough "try-
out and if l see they are going to
be very hard to train / let them go,
and get others with more plastic
minds. The ponies which exhibit
now l had in training for about
seven months. My leading dog.
King, required a years time before
reaching his present proficiency,
but one of the members of the dog
troop was in school only five days. :"
discipline, coupled with kind
ness and tireless patience, these are
the essentials in training any ami
mal," continued the professor.
''Then again you must know your
pupils disposition, and you must
treat him accordingly. One will
listen to a kindly word of criticism,
another you must give a little cor
poral punishment. When I have
had a ''bad day. with a number of
the troup playing ugly or sulky l
call a Especial rehearsal" early the
next morning, and it is really
amusing to see how anxious they
are to go through their acts with
vim and precision in order to get
back into the favor of the trainer. -
Il consider my present troup
worth about $10,000 he concluded.
Il started out with them about
five years ago, and they have made
for me about $4,000. When for
any reason an animal is unable t.
act any longer send him to my
''Home for the Retired" where he
is given the best Of care until his
days are numbered. never sell
an animal which has performed for
me. Yes, it is hard work, but en-
joy it. l have been in the business
for IL years, and hope to continue
for a good many years. We are
going into vaudeville for the winter
when we leave here, and it is barely
possible that will start a show OF
my own next season. If l do may
have the privilege Of showing in
Willmar again"
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29
LECTURES ON
CATHOLICISM
Very Reverend Jos. Busch 10
Lecture on Doctrines of the
Catholic Church.

The very Reverend Jos. Busch,
one Of the Catholic missionary
fathers of the Archdiocese of St.
Paul, will give series of doctrinal
lectures on religion in this city
next week, beginning Sunday even
ing. There will be eight lectures,
those on Sunday, Wednesday ,Satur-
day and Sunday, October 10, to be
held in St. Mary's church. and
those on Monday, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Friday to be given in the
Presbyterian church. The lectures
begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
Admission is absolutely free, and
a cordial invitation is extended to
all interested in the subject of reli-
gion. The lectures are all explain
atory of the doctrines and practices
Of the Catholic church, and are not
in any sense controversial. One of
the features of the course will be
question box in which questions re-
lating to the doctrines of the Catho-
lie church may be deposited. Such
questions will be answered the fol-
lowing evening.
The subjects Of the lectures are
as follows:
Sunday-Christian Unity.
Monday-Why Am Catholic.
Tuesday-Confession and Pardon
of Sin.
Wednesday-Invocation of Saints
and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Thursday-The Real Presence of
Chr ist in Eucharist.
Friday-1he Catholic Church and
the Next World.
Saturday-C Catholic Church and
the Outside World.
Sunday The Sacrifice of the Mass.
The following statement regard
ing the lectures was issued by the
diocesan missionary fathers:
We wish to extend most hearty
invitation to all intelligent and
thoughtful people to this novel and
the most interesting course of lec-
lures. These lectures are not in
tended to be controversial in any
sense of the word. but are to be
simply and purely explanatory of
the doctrines and practices of the
Catholic church.
The subject of religion is becom-
ing more and more a question of
deep and fascinating interest to
large numbers of serious and
thoughtful people. The Catholic
church, the old mother church,
claims to have satisfactory answer
to give to the various questions and
doubts that are perplexing the
minds of multitudes of people to.
day on matters of religion.
! Various circumstances have con.
spired to spread many erroneous
ideas and views abroad about the
history, doctrines and practices o1
the Catholic church. This is an
age of enlightenment, and in every
branch of knowledge we all want tc
get at the bottom facts. 1t has,
therefore, been thought we'll to place
before the intelligent people of this
city, as has been done successfully
in other places, a fair and candle
statement of the teaching and disci'
pline of the Catholic church.
The most scrupulous care will be
taken not to offend the religion.
convictions of any man or woman
who may attend. The principal OF
|, which these lectures will be givel
. is: Malice towards none and charit,
: towards all.
Sincerely yours in Christ.
| The Dio o:esan Missionary Fathers
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

Miss Eleanor Kelson was at her
home in Tyler for Sunday visit
and on Tuesday went to Cottonwood
to assist at the wedding of friend.
Willmar tribune., 1909-09-29

Miss Mary Ellingson returned to
Brooten yesterday after visit with
Miss Berdina Gilbertson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
On Appeal from Con-
vicIion Of c. W. Morse.
Decision Reserved on His
Application for Bail.
A Score OF Firanciers Ready to
Sign Bail Bond If Accepted.

New FORK, May l1--Martin w Lit
Teton. counsel for Charles " Morse
tn" trrrlef barker. who was convicted
Of violating the national banking laws
today asked the United States circuit
court of appeals to fix June 80 as the
date tor hearing an appeal from the
conviction and that Morse he admitted
to bait III the meantime. MIR. Littleton
I"cla! ed that mis- client was entitled to
the Same treatment as that accorded
to other defendants in similar cases
and mat he had not received it.
In replying Assistant United States
District Attorney Stimson stated that
convicted man had no right to be-
at large unless Ii" showed Il reasonable
doubt of the commission OF the crime
\ signed statement 10y about Il score
OF New York iinancicrs and business
men offering to put mp 5000 bail each
for Morse was submitted by MIR Lit
Teton.
The court ordered the hearing set
for June II. Decision was ro served on
the Application for bail.