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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
DEATH OF ONE OF THE EARLY
PIONEERS OF kANDIYOHI COUNTY

Louis johnson, the wellknown old
Lake Elizabeth settler who fifty years
age next month located on his claim
in this county,: passed away to his
reward at 4:15 p. m. last Wednes-
day, Aug. is, at his home at At
water, at the ripe old age Of IS
years, 3 months and Z days. His
was a life of stirring incidents, try
ing vicissitudes and the hard work
Of the pioneer, and we therefore are
pleased to be able to give a brief out
line Of the same. In many ways his
were the common experiences Of the
early Scandinavian immigrants in
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
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Roseland, Aug. 21-Miss Eta
Knott from Raymond spent last week
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Phiefer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zuidema were
callers at L. Wander Einde's last
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Voss, Mrs.
Nank Voss, and Mrs. S. Dykema and
Mrs. James De Groot autoed to Ray
mond last Friday and visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Knott
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stob.
Mrs. Fl. Brouwer was on the sick
list one day last week.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Wander Einde last Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Misses Anna and Minnie Keller
from Buckingham, Iowa, are here Wis
iting with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Sluka and
other friends.
Mr.. Clough and Ethel Knott called
on the latter's uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. William Knott, at Raymond
last Sunday.
Miss Agnes Gort intends to leave
some time this week for Prinsburg to
keep house for Mrs. Herman Wander
Bit who expects to leave for Iowa.
Miss Ella Campbell spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs. J. Brummel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Dykema and
family called on Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Bruggers last Sunday evening.
! Harry Plowman is assisting his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Henry Hoekstra,
with stacking.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wieberdink
were Sunday callers at the Buikema
home. .'.rr
Rev. and Mrs. J. Brummel and
children visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Brouwer last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Strootman
were callers at the D. Nyp home last
Sunday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
Al The Willnlar Street Fair

On Thursday afternoon Sept H. the second day Of the
Street Fair the Town and Country Civic Parade will take
place. The details Of line Of march, exact time, ETC.. will
be made public later thru the and circulars but
this advance notice is given that all may know and make
preparations Place in the parade will be given to all civic
organizations societies. bands etc. that may wish to
pear there expected that most of the Wmar business
houses will be represented and the Board Of
especially anxious to have Farmers rigs the line
as possible.
The following cash prizes will be awarded to partici-
pants in the parade:
The best farm float with of farm decorations of
ducts or otherwise: $500; second prize $500; third
prize, $1.0O
For the best general purpose farm first prize $780,
second prize, $500.
For the best farm carriage turnout team vehicle and har
ness consldered first prize $780, second prize, $500
The farmers rig coming the longest distance to participate
IN the parade the number Of miles to be shown the
rig: first prize, $500; second prize $1.00.
The largest family appearing rig the parade first
prize $500; second prize $500.
For the most odd rig in the parade: first prize
$500; second prize, $1.00.
For the most comica rig: prize $780, second prize
$1.00.
Best clown foot first prize $500; prize $loo
Automobile Parade.
Saturday afternoon Sept l6 there will take place the
annual automobile parade Arrangements prizes will
be under the management Of the mar Automobile Club
Every person owning motor should arrange to be
that day and swell the string Cars should
be appropriately decorated zSs
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

this country and the people Of the
younger generation cannot be too Of
ten reminded Of the trials and sacri-
fees which the founders of the COM
munity were called on to face.
Louis johnson was born at Alta
parish, Gafleborg's Lam, Sweden,
May 8, 1926. His father, Andrew
johnson, was born at the same place.
He died when Louis was five years
Of age. The maiden name of Louis
mother was Christina Nilsson, also of
the same parish. Whatever book
learning Louis acquired he was in
debted to his mother for, as he never
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

and sister since their departure, and
it was desired that Louis should try
to find them. With two acquaint-
ances, Nels Norman and Jonas Ell
efson, the long journey was under
taken in May, 1849. They proceed
ed by boat from S0derhamn to Stock
holm. Here they embarked on sail
ing vessel bound for New York. At
ter voyage Of three months the bark
finally arrived at it's destination.
Louis then proceeded by boat to Al
bany; by canal boat to Buffalo; then
by lake steamer to Chicago; by canal
from Chicago to Peru, ILL.,; and from
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

had an opportunity to go to school.
He was brought up on a place in the
above mentioned parish called No. 1,
Laughed. In 1916 his mother and a
sister joined the Eric johnson colon
lists, and left for America. In 1849,
after having discharged his military
obligations, Louis resolved to go to
the new world to try his fortunes, as
times were hard and work scarce in
the fatherland. This resolution was
FASTENED by the fact that not a word
had been received from his mother
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

Peru to Andover on foot. While up
on Lake Michigan, Mr.. Johnson was
stricken with cholera and had a mar
row escape from death. Arriving at
the Bishop Hill colony he found his
mother and sister were both dead.
Having picked up few words Of the
English language, Mr.. johnson set
out to hunt for work. His first days
work was with a threshing crew. At
evening when the crew sat down to
their evening meal silver half dol
lar was placed upon the plate Of each
the pay for the days work. He
worked about the vicinity Of Rock
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

Island during the following two years,
one summer on the ferry boat. In the
fall Of 1851 he went up the Missis-
sippi on steamer to Saltwater,
MINI. Here he engaged at work in
the pineries: Late in the winter, af-
ter having worked for four months,
he met with frightful accident, be-
ing crushed under a falling tree. He
was taken in an unconscious state to
Saltwater where he lay for two weeks
before recovering consciousness. His
skull was fractured, a shoulder dis
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
PLEASANT THOUGHTS.

,
The greatest art in life is to
have as many pleasant thoughts as
possible is wise saying, which
does not in the least mean that
such thoughts can be manufactured
dreamily out Of ones mind. To
have pleasant thoughts habituaIly
means that a man must i've in kind,
pure, unsel6sh relation. with those
about him. that he must have true
and high ideals, that all his acts
must Be kind and night. II you
have not these pleasant thoughts.
acquire them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
First publication Aug. 23-4t.]
Order limiting Time 20 Fife Claims
and for Hearing Thereon.

ESTATE OF NELS EKBERG. also known
as NELS o. EKBERG.
State Of Minnesota, County Of K andiyohi,
In Probate Court. Sd 5.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Nels EkberR.
also known as Nels y. Ekberg, Decedent.
Letters of Administration this day having
been granted to Mary Ekberg of Willmar.
It 10 Ordered, that the time within which
all creditors Of the above named decedent
may present claims against his estate in this
court, be. and the same hereby is, limited to
six months from and after the date hereof:
and that Monday, the 26th day Of Febru AIRY.
1912, at O'Clock p. m, In the Probate
Court Rooms at the Court House at
8Willmar In said II County be. and
the same hereby 10 fixed and appointed az
the time and place for hearing upon and the
examination, adjustment and allow ance Of
such claims 40 shall be presented within the
time Aforesaid. 49,.
D. Let notice hereof be given By the publica-
ton Of this order In The Willmar Tribune 90
provided by law. 800
. Dated Aug. 21st, 1e1
ECSRAL1 =. q. GILBERT,
Judge Of Probate.
UDVIGARCTANDERs and
b R,ssW..BTANRORD.. ss s
for Petitioner.1A
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

The Automatic Draft Equalizer,
for which there is great demand
among transfers and horse owners,
is for sale here in Willmar by P. E.
Parson, the leading blacksmith, and
L. in all respects guaranteed by
him. 24-5t
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

Mrs. Hollis Mcdonald returned
Friday after a weeks visit with her
mother at Breckenridge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
DR.. c.. w. Riches.

(hdedica1 and 0steopathic)
1882 and Ave. &c., AlINNEAPOII8
Has made special preparation for the
successful treatment of all long standing,
difficult chronic diseases, such as sciat-
lea, rheumatism, gOitre, stomach, kidney
and liver troubles, ailments of women,
cancerous groWths, etc. Free consulta-
ton by mail invited. If I cannot help
you will tell you so.
A large, pleasant home for patients.
Take First Ave- So. car to Nicollet and
28th St, and walk three blocks east and
block south. 80
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23
OBEDIENCE.

Obedience is the grandest thing
In the world to begin with. do
not think the time will ever come
when we shall not have some
thing to do. because we are told
to do 1t, without knowing why.
= The one essential of chiv-
airy was obedience. = George
Macdonald.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

terry at Atwater. The following were
the pail bearers: Andrew Ogren,
William Nelson, Claus johnson, Oh
OF Lindblom, August Broman and
Erick Lund.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-23

. Read 4 the Il yant' Column.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
Better Lights and more Of 'em

No town can have too much
street illumination at any rate
Uniontown hasn't too much at
the present time. Sufficient street
lighting is preserver of morals
and does effiectibe police duty.
The city officials should see that
the city receives better lights
and more Of 'em" at al seasons
of the year. We need it for NUT.
ual welfare.
-Uniontown Telegram.
Marion has 33 arc lights and
before the month of June is pass
ed will have s more lights, these
latter of the 100 candle power
tunsten variety.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
Letter From Toppenish, Wash.

Toppenish, Wash. May Is, 1911.
Mr.. S. M. Jenkins: Dear Sir.
| have been reading ther dear
old Record-Press and l will try
and tell you how glad l am for
Monday to roll around for | get
the news from home, and also
glad to read cousin j. B. Morse's
letter cousin call again.
Well, as so many of my friends
have asked me to write them, SO
| will do so through the Record
Press. Everything seems to be
on a boom out here, and / like
out here fine also the people.
Sunday is no more than any
other day, out here; = work, base
ball, theater, etc., all on Sunday.
Washington people say all days
look alike to them. / have met qite
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
Aviation Meet In Evansville.
June 9th And 10th.

A great Aviation Meet will be
held in Evansville Friday and
Saturday June 9th and 10th.
At that time two of the most
famous of the Curtis School of
Aviators will come to give dem
onstrations of what the up to-the
minute birdmen have done to-
ward the complete conquest of
the air, and to entertain thou
sands of spectators with eXhib-
itions of fancy flying and at
tempts at altitude records.
Interest will undoubtedly GEN.
ter in the altitude flights, which
will be made by the Aviators and
should the air currents be favor
able it is expected that some
very high flights will be made
and possibly record smashing
events take place. The Curtis
School of Aviators have estab-
lished themselves thoroughly in
the world Of Aviation as men of
fearless ability and they have
been recognized as especially alb
lie to accomplish altitude flights.
A feature of exceptional int
crest will be bomb dropping con-
tests between the aviators.
Competition among the aviators
for scores in this contest, will, of
course, be keen, and the public
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
proving.
R@e~~o-1e~-s<a~
k&)eCIEffY|

In honor of her sister Miss
nellie Williams who has been her
guest, and very popular visitor
here for several weeks and leaves
for her home in P rovidence to-
day. Mrs Sam Gugenheim enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon from 2
to 4. The younger society set
were all present and progressive
"Rook" was the game engaged
in. Refreshments of the most
delicious character were served
consisting of strawberries, Ice
cream, nuts and cake, all pre-
pared by the hostess who is a
queen of culinary art. The house
which is one of the most attract
i've in the city was rendered
more so, by profusion of cut
flowers, plants, evergreens and
palms, all in consort with mag
nifcent shaded lawn, made the
place a thing of beauty and a JOY
forever. The hours sped only
too fast, and when the TING of
departure came, all were loathe
to leave and assured the hostess
the occasion would linger long in
memory's visito.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
An Early Jaunt,

Friday morning, John Eskew,
with his chauffeur, Mr.. Estes,
took j. B. Kevil. S. M. and Rob-
ert Jenkins to the John Mum
Farm on the Morganfeld Road,
for breakfast. Leaving here at
4:42, the run was made in one
hour and seven minutes, and the
indicator showed the exact dis
lance as eleven miles. The
machine behaved splendidly on
the entire route and climbed Ba-
ker Hill with ease, Mrs. D. H.
King, assisted by Mrs. Ramzy
King, served a splendid break
fast of which all partook bounti-
fully. The trip was pleasant
notwithstanding the bad roads.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25

Holiness is power. 1t utilities
ability, fertilizes the soul and
energies the whole man. 1t is
the fire and water in the engine,
bringing out their fullest capaci-
ty the Strength of all the parts
of the machinery, so that the
greatest amount of spiritual
power may be expended in roll
ing back a revolted world to God,
Holiness is Gods power with
man, and mans power with
God. Thus they become CO.
workers. Every man who dwell
eth in God, and God in him, in
an accommodated sense is Gods
man, which makes him a posi-
tive power against all evil and
for all good to pluck careless
souls from the incoming food
and storm Of wrath, lifting them
Hp into the sweet serenity and
protection of the Rock of Ages.
Without holiness, we are weaker
than a bruised reed; with it, we
are like an impregnable and we'll
garrisoned fort, which will stand
unframed the hottest siege, at
the same time raining like a hail
storm red hot balls from the
magazine Of the Gospel on an
armed world against Christ. -
Rev. w. H. Wilson.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
Marion Graded and
High School Closing

The city has been agog for a
week past in anticipation of the
closing exercises of school. Thurs
day evening the play Home
Ties" was rendered to a good
audience at the opera House.
Sunday morning DR.. Powell
delivered the Baccalaurate SER
mon at the Presbyterian church.
Monday morning certificates
of promotion were awarded, and
in the evening class day exer-
cises, and Tuesday evening the
graduating class appeared before
the footlights. large audience
greeting them, this being the
closing event of the session.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25

IL is easy IOr a cnllu 10 refuse
to play ball with his associates
because a boy with whom he has
had a tiff on the day before is
found in the lineup.
The latter act You would char
acterize as childish. What do
you think about the former?
The question is whether the to-
bacco growers shall continue
their fighting for fair prices.
There is only one way to fight.
And that way is not By organ
ization of a half dozen little pools
not By organizing two pools.
The tobacco growers have seen
the Stemming District Associat-
ion prove its efficacy.
In spite of individual COM
plants that the management of
the associations affairs has not
been conducted as economically
as it should have been, no person
has ever come out in the open and
tried to prove the charge.
The fact is that this cooper
ative marketing organization has
handled the crops of the last few
years at a cost of two percent to
the growers.
Go to New York or Chicago
and consult the head of an up-to
the-minute business house, CIV
ing him all the particulars, and
you'll be told that the Stemming
District Tobacco Association is a
model in point of economical
management.
Letus forget our little griev
ances and join in the biggest
fight ever conducted in this sect
ion for a fair price for any pro-
duct of the farm.
Let us also keep our mouths
closed in regard to the faults of
individuals connected with the
organization unless we have bet
ter evidence than gossip circu-
lated by persons who do not
know what they are talking a.
bout.
Let us keep our eyes on the
main chance.
Henderson Cleaner.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25

Motoring in Crittenden is get
ing more popular each day, and
all that stands in the way of uni
versal use Of automobiles is the
desperate roads and not the cost
as many would think, for COM
pared with horsefesh and the
expense of keeping same, auto
mobiles are not high and are GER
tainly a most delightful mode Of
transportation. With the adj
vent of turnpikes and better
roads generally, the use of auto
mobiles will grow into popular
favor and use, all over Critten-
den County.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
will be given a great treat.

will be given a great treat.
In addition to the bomb drop
ping events. five other Sc nsat-
ional features will be introduced
on the program, anyone of which
will be worth far more than the
fifty cents which will be charged
for admission to the grounds.
The Curtis Machine today
holds the record for quick flights
from the ground, this record
having been established by Glenn
Curtis at the recent Aviation
tournament on the Poetic Coast.
All transportation lines are
making reduced rates to Evans
vile for the big meet June 9th
and 10th.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
We have them here, but only
a few, thank heaven

The business man who refuses
to advertise in, subscribe and
pay for. his home daily or weekly
paper is about the tail end of all
that's stingy. whitfield down to a
cedar or pencil point. Just let
something occur in which he
needs the aid of the little local
paper, and that old purse-cramp-
ed alligator will break down the
door trying to get to the editors
office. Eek.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
TOBACCO TIDINGS.
Some Suggestions
BY R. F. WHEELER.

He who cant forget his personal
grievances when his own well
fare and that of his community
are at stake is breathing, eating
and sleeping in the year 1911,
but he is not really living in the
twentieth century.
The person who lets a little
crouch keep him from doing
what is conceded to be the best
for himself and his neighbors is
like one whose view of the sun
can be cutoff by the wings of a
passing gnat.
The man with an eye on the
main chance, the man who does
not waver or hobble after, he
once sees an important duty, is
the one who wins.
The stemming district Tobacco
Association is making fight for
its life. Ten thousand farmers
belonged to the association last
year, and it is said a larger men,
bership is already assured this
year.
In order to survive. the organ.
ization must get close to fourteen
thousand members this year, and
it must include nearly all the
acreage.
A few persons are refusing to
join the association because they
object to having certain individ-
uals as members of the official
staff or as graders.
Probably they have reasons
for Directing to the election or
hiring of certain individuals
Their grievances keep them out
whether their grievances are real
or imaginary.
The management of the Stem
ing District Association is very
much like the government of a
city or county.
The association is democratic
organization that is, it is self
covering.
And the person who takes the
broader view of that sort of sit
uation will not play the gutter
because he cannot have his own
way.
Suppose every yerson dissatis-
fed with the gov eminent should
give up his citizenship and leave
because the mayor or the council
does not suit him.
Suppose every owner of bank
stocks sold his holdings every
time a person he did not like be-
came a director of one of his in
situations.
If every fellow refused to play
because the rules of the game
did not suit him exactly the
whole country would go to the
bow-wows.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25
Gasoline Blow.pot
Nearly Kills Man

GAINESVILLE. Tenn, May 49,
(SpeciaD Vernon B. Crowder,
age q, was using a gasoline blow
pot this afternoon in making re.
pairs on a switch board at the
telephone exchange, when the
can exploded and he was dan.
gerously burned on the arms
and breast. His clothes were all
burned off and only through hero.
ic efforts of other employees was
his life saved.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25

We are authorized to announce
Thomas S. Rhea, Of Logan coun-
ty as a candidate for treasurer,
Of the state of Kentucky, subject
to the action of the democratic
primary, to be held July l 1911.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-05-25

a few western friends, all seem
to be quite nice and we also had
a nice trip out here. We had II
hours lay over in Chicago and IL
hours in st. Paul. Min, so we
took the street cars at both pla-
ces and had quite nice view of
the cities, also had a nice view
of the Rocky mountains.
will ring off by asking you
ali to take good care of old Ken
lucky for we are coming back
in the future, ha, ha.
Yours Respectfully,
Alma Agee.
TOPPENISH ITEMS.
Gillian Jacobs is disappointed
its girl. Gillian said he had
no money.
Miss Nellie Dollins, of Match
es, was the guest of Mrs. Henry
Agee last week.
Mrs. Newt Jacobs is improv-
ing. She is able to be up again.
Blyss Stovall had a surprise
party. 1t was quite a nice af-
fair.
Ed Paris is on the sick list.
Mesdames. Erelin Thomas and
Alma Agee were the guests of
Mrs. Nellie Stovall.
Mrs. Ina Martin was the guest
of her mother Sunday.
Mrs. Bethel Mcdonald, of
Zilla, called to see her friends in
Toppenish.
Work is good and the city i'm
proving.