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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

day night, President Vincent Of the
Minnesota State University; Thurs
day night, A. D. Wilson, director Of
Farmers Institutes; and on Friday
night there will be an informal re-
ception by the Willmar Commercial
club.
The stock exhibits will be housed
in the new Parson & Ekdahl barn, as
it is expected that it will be enclosed
and made comfortable in time. Stock
should be brought in as early as pos
sible, but all animals on hand on the
day set apart for that particular
kind will count for the prizes, except
the poultry which show is managed
by the Kandiyohi County Poultry As
sociation. Poultry exhibits will be
received until Tuesday afternoon.
The poultry show will be held in the
building lately vacated by the Fair
furniture store, and M. O. Flesland
Of New London will be in charge all
week as superintendent.
The corn and grain exhibits will be
placed at the courthouse, with N. O..
Nelson as superintendent.
Study the premium list, and bring
in the best Of your products. The
prizes are well worth trying for. The
exhibits will be used in the judging
contests. Every farmer Of these
parts who can possibly get away for
the week or any shorter period
should not fail to attend. See page
five Of this issue for general inform
alton.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
SWEDISH M. E.

Thursday evening prayermeeting at
|7:45.
Next Sunday the following servic-
es will be conducted: ten o'clock the
IS. S. meets. The North Star Bible
Class meets at the same time The
topic for Sunday the 21st is: "The
Good Samaritan" The interest in
these studies is steadily increasing
and a prosperous future is expected.
Here are some Of the points brought
out in the lesson Of last Sunday: Re-
ligion is more than a system of
thoughts, more than a body of doc
trines, more than code of ethics; it
is being good and doing good. This
is the highest ideal Of religion. It is
high. Of course it is. Gods ideals
are always high. Gods method of
lifting the race up to higher things
is by means of lofty ideals.
Let more young men come with us
Eleven o'clock sermon by the pas
tor on: '"The Test of Dicipleship."
The Young Peoples prayermeeting
at seven and the regular evening SER
vice commences at 7 AS.
All are cordially welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Young Ladies' Entertain,

The Leap Year dance given at the
Bonde Hall last Thursday evening
by a number Of Willmar young lad
les was very well attended. The hall
was very beautifully decorated with
red and green streamers and Christ
mas bells, and the music was fur
nished by Noren's Orchestra of
Litchfeld. About forty couples were
in attendance. The young men re-
port a most delightful time and give
the ladies much credit for being roy
al entertainers. Refreshments were
served by Mesdames J. W. Kent and
Frank Golfers, assisted by the Miss
es Jennie and June Hackett.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
WILIMAR MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY,
o B 1T u a r Y
EMANUEL NELSON.

Another pioneer has passed away,
this time one Of the early homestead
ers of Arctander township. Eman-
uel Nelson died at the home of his
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gustaf A. Erickson, in this
city last Saturday, Jan. 13, at the
age Of IS years, 3 months and 3
days. a.
Emanuel Nelson was born in Vas
terg0tland, Sweden, Oct. 10, 1886
He came to this country and settled
in Arctander in 1869. He retired
from the farm in 1899 and has made
his home at Willmar since then. His
wife died 81 years ago. His death is
mourned by three children and thei,
families, which number twenty grand
children. The surviving children are
Mrs. Emma G. Erickson, of this city
c. G. Nelson who lives on the ole
home place in Arctander and Mrs
Amanda Walstad Of Foreman, N. D
The deceased was Of a quiet dispo-
sition, well liked and respected by
all who knew him.
While living in Arctander, the de.
ceased attended the Swedish Mission
Lundby church. His remains were
taken to the Lundby churchyard f !
interment. Services were held at the
residence at Willmar this morning al
l0:30 by Rev. Arvid Ostling Of this
city. At two o'clock services will BIZ
conducted at Lundby by Rev. A. W
Franklin, and the remains be con-
signed to their resting place. Peace
to the old pioneer, and may his mem
ory remain blessing to his near and
dear ones.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
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The game last Saturday night between
the Willmar high school and the Gran
ite Falls high school turned out in ia
vor of the Granite Falls high school
with q score of 1924.
After the game followed followed a. little recep-
tion which was he!u for the Granite
Falls team at the high school building.
The Juniors had elass meeting in
room nine Friday afternoon
Fhe Senior class pins have been chos-
en- and sent for.
The next Literary program will be
given on Friday afternoon, Jan. 19.
The sophomore-senior reception will
be given on Friday evening, Jan, q, al
Carlson's hall.
The Juniors have begun rehearsine
for their class play, Besides the play
they will give q short epilogue entitled
Her Old Sweethearts."
The Sophomores had a class meeting
In room seven Friday afternoon.
A new subject has been adopted for
the high school recently. namely "elocu-
tion." The subject taken from now on,
to the end of the year will count as a
half credit.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
A New Music Store.

A. J. Applegren has opened new
music store in the building opposite
the power house. He has the agency
for dozen different makes Of pianos
and his leader is the Merryfeld. Mr.
Applegren expects to hustle for the
business both in the h city and in the
surrounding # 8 1lag ell|t country districts: Ar !
Applegren is a musician ian an and as such
| is aqalified to- speak Of his goods. III
sells instruments with q five year
guarantee to keep the instrument ii
tune and good order,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
: Potts Wins Hard Match.

Last evening in Bonde Hall the sec.
ond wrestling match Of the season took
place. when Jimmy Potts of Minneapolis
and Melvin Samuelson of this city
fought to the limit, the former winning
the flrst and third falls. "a
In the preliminary Bud Burt OF Win.
nipeg and Walters. q local man, wrestled
q zone fall match, the former winning
Ein ~ minutes and 40 seconds The men
went to the mat after about 2 minute.
Of wrestling with Burt on top and FOL
the next 10 minutes the latter worked
hard getting several holds which Walt.
ers broke or wriggled out of, when Burt
got body scissor and double nelson
gaining the fall. Burt stated that he
was open to meet all comers at 1873 lbs
either in the ring or on the mat.
Samuelson appeared and stated that
as Root was his brother-in-law he tho,
1t best that he withdraw as referee
Potts said he had no objection to Roo,
but Burt was finally agreed upon by the
men. Potts gave his weight at III lbs.
and Samuelson said he weighed about
162.
After 3 minutessof wrestling the men
went to the mat with Potts on top. He
was behind Samuelson nearly all the
time and secured the fall with a ham,
merlock and hall nelson in minutes
After rest Of ten minutes the mer
resumed work and when they went tc
the mat Samuelson was on top. They
worked hard for about twenty minutes
neither man having a very big advan
tage until Potts suddenly slipped intf
body scissor hold and Samuelson got
the fall in Is minutes and S seconds.
During the intermission Root chal.
lenged Ed. Lundquist of Kandiyohi
agreeing to throw him times in thirty
minutes or he agreed to meet any man
his weight spmetime. during the mex,
two weeks, winner to take All the gate
receipts and also to have A side bet.
Fer the last fall the men were yer,
cautious and remained on their feet tol
over ten minutes, when they went down
Potts was on top and no soon had 9
double hammerlock and Samuelson gave
him the fall and matcn. vn pehalf OF
Samuelson, Root challenged Potts to q
match to take place sometime within the
next two weeks, stating that he, Root
would train Samuelson for the match
the terms being winner take all the gate
receipts and for q side bet Of $50. The
amount Of the bet was changed to $2E
and Potts accepted the challenge. thu
exact date to be decided on later.
large and enthusiastic crowd ATTENDED
the match and applauded the men i'm
partially. -.. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
RED CROSS
ANNUAL MEET
Local Society tn Good financial
Condition and Faces Coed
Years Work.

At the annual meeting of the So.
ciety for the Prevention and Relief o1
tuberculosis held at the Commercia
Club rooms last Wednesday after.
noon, the following. were elected as
officers: President, Mrs. G. E. Tho
mas; Secretary, Mrs. j. r. Petersen
Treasurer, Mrs. Sophia L. Rice; Vice
President, First Ward, Mrs. Andrew
Larson; Vice President, Second
Ward, Mrs. James Sanderson; Vice
President, Third Ward, Mrs. H. C.
Hansen; Vice President, Fourth
Ward, Mrs. P. E. Parson.
The treasurer's statement shows
that the total receipts Of the Society
since November 9th last past have
been $265.26. Most of this money
has been derived from the "calenda1
years, which have been solicited by
the ladies. The idea in the first place
was suggested by Mrs. H. G. Hansen.
The officers and all the members of
the Society are deeply grateful to all
those. who have contributed and those
who have collected the sums making
up this first calendar year,. Dis
bursements since November state
ment are the following: Printing, 40
cents; for the County campaign, So.
40; for nurse, $3.50; for chickens,
$5.65; leaving balance on hand il,
the treasury January End of $244.Ol.
The president, Mrs.~Thomas, has
appointed the following committees
Advisory committee DIR. j. M. Rains,
c. B. Carlson, Victor E. Lawson, E.
c. Wellin and Alton Crosby, Mrs. S.
B. Qvale and Mrs. A. N. Lewis; In
vestigation committee-Mrs. Russell
Spicer, chairman, Mrs. Geo. w. Tyler,
Mrs: William Gilger, Rev. j. N. An
dersen, Rev. M. B. Michaelson and
Rev. Carl E. Oberg; Public Improve
-. b. - - ss. 3D. ~
ment committee --Mesdames Alton
Crosby, chairman, L. o. Thorpe, G.
E. Qvale and E.. M. Stanford; Mem
bership committed. N. Tallman,
chairman, Rev. H. Gates and A. F.
Hanscom; Visiting committee-Mrs
g: A. Moore, chairman, Mrs. j. Eng
lish, Mrs. N. T. sandbo, Mrs. J. B.
Parnell. 7
Under the able leadership of
Mrs. Thomas the society has accom-
plished a great deal Of good during
the past year and with splendid sup
port that has been given it will no
doubt be enabled to do a large
amount Of practical good during the
coming year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
LUTHERAN FREE

Midweek services Thursday eve
ming.
No morning service next Sunday,
but S. S. at II m. ;Bible Glass at
z p. m. and evening service at Z As.
Morning service at St. Johns
church next Sunday at II o'clock.
Willmar firms are we'll represented
in Minneapolis this week. Mr.. E. G..
Wellin Of the Leading Store, Mr.. Ed.
Benson of the Willmar Cooperative
Mercantile Store and O. R. Berkness
Of the firm Of B Berkness & Peterson
left yesterday day n299 morning to attend a
Merchants Ne q meeting and DO their
spring buying.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Personal and Otherwise

Roy H. Mum to Miss Sarah g.
Dokkesveen, Jan. IL. tA
! Cafarelli's Orchestra will give q
social dance at Bonde Hall, January
"a. All invited. I.
Andrew Danielson Of Lake Flor
ida is reported as suffering from .
serious attack Of illness. 1
John Soderholm came up last week
from Minneapolis to visit with his
father, Olof Soderholm, who is re-
ported to be critically ill. I
Arthur Carlson, pharmacist at the
La -Richeux drug store in Duluth, ar
rived here today to spend short va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. B. Carlson. .@...r
Mrs. W. d. Frederickson pleasant
ly entertained a few Of her friends
to luncheon Monday afternoon at her
home on Seventh street in honor Of
her sister, Miss Ingeborg Herbrand-
son Of Brooten. =. ~a s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Mamrelund Church.

The annual meeting of the Mamre-
lund Swedish Lutheran church re-
suited in the election of K. A. Krantz
as secretary P. j. Lindgren and P. J.
Carlson deacons, A. Benson and K.
A. Krantz as trustees, G. F. Akersop
as delegate t9 q the l|e conf ference. and Ell
mer Johnson as delegate to the Dis
trict meeting at Beckyille Jan, 2ath,
The church is in very good financial
condition and has paid out during the
year about $500 for all purposes.
All the denominational and other
dues Of the church have been paid
and a good proportion Of the money
was spent for charitable and mission
purposes. Both the Ladies' Society
and the Young Peoples Society have
done good work during the year. The
church now numbers 80 communi-
cants and a total membership of ia.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
In Automobile Contest.

Albert j. johnson of Lake Lillian
has entered the contest for an auto
mobile to be given by the St. Paul
Daily News for the most subscrip-
tions received thru him before Feb.
~. Albert is a very worthy boy, and
We hope that all who renew their SUBJ
scriptions to that paper from these
parts will remember to send in their
renewal before Feb. 27 and state
that the auto votes be credited to Al
bert J. Johnson, Svea, MINI:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
CONVENTION WILL
COME TO WILLMAR
District Synod Of Norwegian Luth.
eran Synod Church Will Meet
at WiIlmar MAY 80.

Rev. ]. N. Andersen returned yes
terday from trip to the cities,
where he had been looking up the pipe
organ question. It is expected that
such an instrument will be installed
in the Synod church in the near fu-
tulre. He met DIR. Stub, president OF
the Norwegian Synod, who informed
him that the invitation extended to
hold the District meeting at Willma1
will be accepted, also that the meet
ing will be earlier than expected
likely beginning on Decoration Day
May 30th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Granite wins Hard Game.

BY getting the jump on the locals and
scoring two baskets before the game had
fairly started, the Granite Falls high
school basket ball team defeated the To-
cal team last Saturday evening by a
score of 24-22. The game was one Of
the hardest fought and fastest ever seen
in Willmar and kept the large crowd on
edge thruout the evening. After scor-
ing first the visitors were never headed
and always managed to keep at least
one basket ahead, altho they were never
able to secure 2 real safe lead. &
Meyer Of Granite shot two field bask-
cts before Willmar succeeded in scoring
and within the next few minutes he re-
peated with two more, but after that
he was so closely watched by Nordstrom
that he had but one other shot for q
basket along late In the last half The
score at the end Of the first half was
1911 in the visitors favor. {
At the opening Of the second half it
seemed as tho Willmar might take the
lead when Swenson quickly shot a
basket, but Granite managed to keep her
small lead. Both crowd and players
took exception to some Of Referee Jes-
oOAA y NSSAoAOAAo AAA SAAS AeoS Hull oAA0 tACIO
was a good deal Of wranglinE.
Meyer, who secured 16 Of his team 8
"a points, was the star for the visitors.
while Swenson was the offensive star
for Willmar, scoring IA out Of % points.
Nordstrom's guarding, after the first few
minutes of play was the big feature Of
the game. After his man had shot four
baskets. in succession early in the first,
half, "Abbie" stuck so close that only
once during the remainder OF the, game
did he get shot at the basket-that
was when shot from the foul line
bounded back to him. ~f'
Outside of a tendency to pass wild,
and a little hard luck in shooting the
local team put up great game and
should develop into one of the best
teams the high school has ever had.
Raymond may be played here Friday ev-
ening, as arrangements for the contest
are now under way.
Saturday evening the Seminary team
makes its first public appearance Of the
season in a game with Aitchf1eld in the
high school gym.
Every one turn out and help the boys
all they can. The game will be called
at 8:15 and the usual prices of 15c and
25c will be charged.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Mr.. Anton Reimer to Miss Celinia
4 Iamore, Jan. IL.
a marriage license was issued this
afternoon to John A. Engstrom to
Mathilda Engstrom.
Roy H. Mum Of South Dakota and
Miss Sarah H. Dokkesveen Of Kandi-
yphi county were united in marriage
81 New London, Monday, Jan. Is,
Rev. +. NJ. Hanson reading the serv-
ice. =.. ... ....... ss= #
Mrs. r. J. Richardson of Mime
iapoEs arrived the latter part Of the
week to spend the remainder Of the
winter at the S. E.. yStansberry home.
Mrs. Richardson is Mrs. Stansberry's
mother. , >..' ..... 49,. .e,
The many friends Of James Kelly
Of the firm Of Kelly & Sanderson will
be glad to hear that, he is again at his
home on Second street, after sew
eral weeks stay in the Willmar hos
pital where he underwent a serious,
but successful operation. y
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
GET READY FOR
The BIG WEEK
Everybody Should Prepare 10
Attend the Sessions and
See the Exhibits.

Arrangements for the farmers in
stitute week at Willmar beginning
next Monday morning are we'll under
way. On another page the Willmar
Tribune prints full particulars and
the outline program, as we'll as the
complete list Of prizes offered for ex-
hibits.
Beginning Monday evening there
will be an evening session each day
to which people of the city who are
prevented from attending in day time
can we'll come. On Monday night
the principal speaker will be Editor
Alvah Eastman of St. Cloud; Tues
day night, Editor P. V. Collins Of the
Northwestern Agriculturist; Wednes-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
SWEDISH LUTHERAN BETHEL .
CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING
Preliminary Step Taken For Excius:
i've Pastor. Movement for
Z Swedish Cemetery.

1He annual meeLlng OF the SWed-
|ish Lutheran Bethel church was held
last Thursday evening with good
attendance. The reports read show
ed that the church was in growing
and prosperous condition. The chair
mans report showed that 20 adults
and s children have been received in
to membership during the past year.
Thirteen baptisms and FIVE deaths
have occurred. There are now 225
communicants and a total member
ship Of 314. The financial report
showed that $1,975.69 had passed
thru the hands Of the treasurer, leav-
ing a small cash balance on hand.
Of this $685. was paid for salaries;
$3.50 has been applied on debt, which
is now practically wiped out. All the
denominational dues have been paid,
including contributions to the theoo-
logical seminary of the Synod, the
colleges of the conference and all
the charitable institutions and mis-
sions: The Ladies' society has had
a prosperous year and have bal
ance Of 1915 in the treasury which
they voted at their annual meeting
to use for improving the parsonage.
The Young Peoples Society have a
balance of $275.25 for their pipe or
gan fund. The officers elected were
Erick Ohsberg reelected as deacon,
j. A. Johnson reelected as trustee.
Samuel Nelson reelected as organ
ist and Victor Fridlund as ianitor.
Samuel Nelson was elected as super
intendent Of the Sunday School with
Erick Ohsberg as assistant. C. W.
Lonn was elected delegate to the
meeting of the Conference at St. Pet
er with O. A. Norman as alternate.
David Elmquist was elected as dele
gate to the annual meeting of the
District with August johnson as al
ternate. Lewis johnson and Lewis
Fridlund were elected as auditors.
One important action taken by the
congregation was the adoption of a
resolution declaring that the congre-
cation now felt strong enough and
needed the undivided time of the pas
tor. For that reason they desire the
division of the pastorate as soon as
practicable. No definite action in re-
gard to separation from the Mamre
church will be taken this year, but
this is a preliminary step towards
the Encouragement to be made in the
future as soon as practicable. An
other important action was the adop-
ton Of a motion that an effort be
made to join with the other Swedish
churches Of Willmar in the establish
ment of a new cemetery or church
yard. AS committee to take up
the matter with the other churches
John A. Johnson, 0. A. Norman and
V. b. Lawson were appointed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
First "fear" cempleted.

Mrs: H: G: Hansen: makes a final
report on her ''calendar year" known
as the first "year''' Mrs. ]. English,
"month,". so cents; "weeks," Miss
Alma johnson, $a,05; Mrs, Mica,
1920; Mr.. Ray, $500; Henry slet-
ten, $l.25; total $1,000. P. j, Haley,
month"; 50 cents; ;"weeks," Miss Ed
ith TAFT, $5.15; Mrs. Geo. F. Rear.
don, Winnipeg, $3.50; Mr.. w. E.
Somerville, $1.85; total $500. This
completes Mrs. Hansen's "year," and
she has turned in the amount of
$2Ol.5 ,... = Il. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
NORWEGIAN LUTH. SYNOD

Next Sunday services in Norweg=
ian at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school at
1915 p. m. English evening services
at 7:3O.
The Young Peoples Bible class
meets tomorrow (Thursday) evening
at 7:30.
The Sunday school teachers will
meet with Norman and Sophia Tall
akson next Monda evening at o.
clock.
The East Vinje Ladies' Society
meets with Mrs. o. A. Grangaard
Thursday, Jan. rs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Has Received His Patent.

EMIL Eklund, the young Penuock
mechanic, mes has received bis letter pat=
ent for an appliance which he has
invented: It is q fastening for the
whifletree to the thill on vehicles,
with an emergency attachment by
which in the case Of a runaway the
whifle-trees may be released from
the wagon by the driver in an in.
stant. It would seem that Mr.. Elk.
lund has a good thing in this pat
ent, and We hope he will realize
something out Of it. s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Basket Ball Saturday Night.

The Willmar Seminary basket ball
team will play it's first mateh game at
the aigh school gymnasium next Sat-
urday, when it, will be pitted against
the Litchfeld team. Everybody come
out and see what the Seminary boys
can do.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Catholic Ladies' Serve Coffee.

Coffee viii be served by the Cath
olic ladies at thhe basement fs& ne Of their
church next Wednesday afternoon
Jan: "a. The following COMMITTEES
has charge Of the serving: Mrs. r
o'Ni4e4, chairman; Mesdames Geo
0Niell, Barmark, Margaret Lawler
Boyd Mckee. All are cordially in:
'yited to come. r. !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

The Ladies' Society of the Swed.
Lutheran church, will meet in the
church parlors, Thursday afternoon,
Tomorrow Jan. 18. Refreshments
will be served by Mesdames A. II.
BroWn, a. P. Bergeson, Alfred Ber-
gesqn and Carl Anderson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

SWEDISH LUTHERAN BETHEL
Services next Sunday morning at
usual time, and at Pennock in the
afternoon.
The Ladies' society holds it's Jam
nary social tomorrow afternoon
(Thursday). All are invited to come.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Heain enter
tanned a few of their friends at q
six o'clock dinner Monday evening
at their home on Third street.