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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
SENATORIAL CANDIDATE
lanes A, Peterson Will Discuss u. S
Senatorship at Carlson Hall
Friday Night.

James A. Peterson, candidate for
the republican nomination for United
States senator, will speak at the
Carlson Hall at Willmar Friday eve
ming at eight o'clock. Mr.. Peterson
is known as a strong speaker and a
hard hitter, and his effort at WIllmar
will be worth while to hear for any,
one interested in the political issues
of the day.
It is understood that Mr.. Peterson
will discuss the record in the senate
Of his opponent, Senator Knute Mel
son. He will come loaded with facts
and figures and will tell the full story
Of why the people have not been rul-
ing. Mr.. Peterson claims to- be one
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
MRS. EMMA BOMSTA.


Mrs. Emma Bomsta, wife Of John
b. Bomsta, died last Sunday morn
ing, August 18th, at seven o'clock.
She had given birth to a child few
hours before. Thus the husband and
seven children are left to battle with
hfe's troubles without the tender
care and advice Of a loving wife
and mother. Our heartfelt sympa-
thy goes out to the family in their
dark hour Of affliction.
Mrs. Bomsta was formerly Emma
Alton. She was born at Maynard,
Minn., April 13, 1868, and thus at
tanned the age of forty-four years
two months and twenty eight days.
She was married twenty years ago
TO John E. Bomsta, whom with
seven children is left to mourn the
departed. She also leaves a father
and three brothers, two Of whom re-
side in Casselton, S. D., and are Nels
and Erick Alton. The children are
Mrs. August Norine, Max, Durby,
Lola, Leland, Pearl and the infant
baby.
The funeral takes place Wednes-
dey afternoon, beginning at one o.
clock. from the home, and later SER
vices will be held in the Norwegian
Lutheran church at Lake Lillian,
Rev. Hoyum officiating. The inter-
ment takes place in the churchyard
nearbv.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
o BITUARy
MRS. JOHANNA M. JOHNSON.

Mis-. JOHANNA M. JOHNSON.
Mrs. Johanna Maria johnson, Wild
ow, residing on First street, died last
Saturday evening at the age of sixty
years. She has been ailing for ten
or twelve years, but was seriously i'll
a little over two weeks. She had un-
dergone an operation the day before
her death.
The deceased was born in Vackel-
sang, Smaland, Sweden, june %,
1854. She came to America in 1876
and has made her home at Willmar
ever since. Her husband, John Pet
er Johnson, and eight children are
dead. The children surviving her are
Hllma, aged twenty-five, and Naomi
aged sixteen. Her son Albin died
last October. She also leaves four
brothers living; Nels Carlson Of this
city; Frederick Carlson in Lake Eliz-
abeth; one brother residing in St.
Paul and another at Lisbon, N. D.
Chas. S. johnson and Andrew john
son Of this city are brothers -at-law
Of the deceased and Mrs. G.. A. Lund-
berg is a sister-in-law.
The funeral occurs today at two
o'clock from the Baptist church,
Rev. c. E. Oberg officiating. The
pail bearers are A. 0. Sather, E. N.
Nelson, 0. H. Ekdahl, j. Lundgren,
G. S. Johnson and P. E. Parson.
The stricken daughters have the
sincere sympathy Of many friends in
their trouble.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
''Age" Social at Synod Church.

The Young Peoples Society Of the
Synod church will give an "Age''
social in the church basement next
Friday evening, commencing at o.
clock In the afternoon and continu-
ing throughout the evening. There
will be five booths, representing
Childhood, School Days, Youth, Mid
die Age and Old Age, and in each
booth different refreshments will be
served. You may visit any, or all
booths if you desire, and tables will
be provided where you may sit down
and enjoy your lunch, and also the
music which will be given throughout
the evening. This social will be for
people Of all ages.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
Big Poultry Show Assured.

The Kandiyohi County Poultry As
sociation, under whose auspices the
poultry show at the County Fair will
take place, has secured Mr.. H. H.
Benjamin Of Hutchinson, a licensed
poultry judge, to do the judging of
the birds. The poultry exhibit will
be open to birds outside of the coun-
ty and it is understood that for par
tiles wishing their birds scored Mr..
Benjamin will do so at a reasonable
fee.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
LOSSES FAR EXCEEDED
PREMIUMS Received
More Than Twice as Much Money
Paid Out at WiIlMar Last Year
As Was Paid in.

During the year Of 1911 there were
II old line insurance companies writ
ing insurance at Willmar. The total
number Of premiums paid during the
year was $l5, ,108.23, while the losses
for the year were $36,895.49. The
losses were paid by 33 of the COM
panies. The Hartford Insurance
Company paid the sum Of $4,174.16
i'm losses and received $847.O5 in
premiums. The Germania Company
paid $l,504.77 losses and receiv"d
$198.67 in premiums. It is thru the
courtesy Of the Germania Company
and it's local agent, Attorney R. w.
Stanford, that we were able to give
these figures.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
EnqineerS Make Trip.

A party Of locomotive engineers
left today for Roseau county, where
they expect to invest. in state lands.
The lands in which they are inter-
ested are located twelve miles from
Warroad, not far from the Lake of
the Woods. The party included are
Alfred Baldwin, Chas. Dahline, Peter
Dalen, Henry Linderman, Irwin Rob-
erts and two friends of the latter, I.
H. Willard and Harvey Schultz of
Lacrosse, Wis,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

A severe hail storm passed over
the township of Harrison last Mon
day night. Hail stones of an i'm
mense size are said to have fallen.
The area stricken by the same was
comparatively small, however, and is
located north Of Diamond Lake.
There was very little wind accom-
panying the storm and not much
damage is reported, as nearly all the
grain had been cut.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
County Politics.

County politics have commenced to
Simmer little. Last Monday mark
ed large number Of filings of the
county officials who are seeking re-
election. The only contest so far
heard from is for the Office Of the
clerk Of the district court, where Ed.
Sanderson, proprietor Of the livery
establishment at Wn1mar, has filed
against the present incumbent, Mr..
Henry j. Ramsett. If elected, Mr..
Sanderson will devote his whole time
to the Office.
1t is understood that the Demo-
cratic county committee will have a.
meeting tomorrow to decide on
whether or not they will encourage
any films in the county. If the pre-
vailing opinion among the attorneys
at Willmar hold good with the attor-
ney general, it will be extremely diff
ticult for anyone to 11le on the Demo-
cratic ticket for county offices, as
the num5cr Of votes required might
be difficult to secure under existing
clrcumsF ances. Mr.. G. A. Erickson
who announced himself some time
ago as a candidate for the legislature
says that if the conditions will not
permit him to file on the Democratic
ticket he may decide to file on the
Republican ticket. The last day for
fling is August 27, and the primary
election takes place Sept. II.
WIhmar seems to be the center this
week for progressive candidates
seeking State Offices. There was Man.
ahan's rally last might; VIM. E. Lee,
candidate for governor, will speak
tomorrow night; and Hon. James A.
Peterson Of Minneapolis, candidate
for republican nomination for United
States senator against Knute Nelson,
will speak Friday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
Leading Co-operators Here.

Mr.. George S. LOTUS and Mr.. A.
A. Travaten Of Minneapolis were in
the city yesterday in company with
James Manahan. The two former
gentlemen are interested in the CO.
operative movement among the farm
ers and are conducting sales de-
partment in Minneapolis. See their
advertisement in another column.
Mr.. Travaten is the solicitor and is
looking for grain and other produce
shipments.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
Leave for Canada.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. y. Olson left last
Saturday for a visit with relatives
at Alberta, Canada. They were ac-
companied as far as Rush City by
their daughter, Mrs. L. M. Sorenson
and children, who have been visiting
here. Miss Anna Strom accompanied
the party Saturday for Sedalia, AL
berta, Canada, where she will make
her future home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
WiIImar 2; Spicer |

The Willmar and Spicer bali teams
crossed bats at Spicer Sunday after
noon.. Spicer secured ONE score, a.
home run lined out by Rose Of New
London. Wllmar run in two scores
i'm following inning. Outside of the
above the score consisted Of goose
eggs only. There was a fairly large
attendance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
LOCAL BREVITIES

H. D. Lowering Of St. Paul is in
this city this week.
Emil Aim Of Morris spent Sunday,
a guest Of his parents here.
A dance will be given at the Bonde
han Friday evening, August 10th.
Miss Lille Nelson Of Candy, MINI.
is guest Of Miss Ruby Soldering.
Miss Bertha Potter Of Elgin, ILL,
is guest at the Geo. Thomas home
this week.
Andrew Falk is taking q lay-off
from his duties at the ]. ]. Ekander
tailor shop.
Miss Mabel Sanderson is enjoying
a vacation from her duties at the ].
II. Wiggins Co.
Miss Evelyn Berkness returned
home Friday from a visit with rela-
tives at Atwater.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Moosberg and lit
tie son are enjoying an outing at
Green Lake Beach.
Mrs. J. H. Olson of Atwater spent
Sunday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ed. Sanderson.
Misses Mabel and Edna Sanderson
spent Sunday at the W. D. Virgins
cottage at Crescent Beach.
Mrs. j. F. Holmdahl Of Norway
Lake is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Axel
Hedin and Mrs. M. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Rodlun enter
tanned relatives at their home on SOC
Becker Ave. w., last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Lien are the
happy parents Of little daughter,
born to them Sunday, Aug. IL.
Misses Anna Dorsner and Gertrude
Schmitz Of Minneapolis are guests
Of Miss Anna Schollin this week.
Miss Annie Nicholson returned
home the latter part Of the week
from visit with relatives at Foss-
ton.
Mrs. Nels P. Larson and daugh-
ter, Miss Ellen and son Viggo Of St.
Paul are guests Of relatives in this
city.
The play entitled 1.-THE Girl from
0. S. A" will be given at the Wilmar
opera house Friday evening; August
10th. -
Miss Olive Crosby returned home
the latter part of the week from her
visit at the Connor home at Still
water.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mossberg and lit
daughters, Kathryn and Vera, spent
Sunday with relatives at Green Lake
Beach.
Rev. II. C. Meckelburg Of Minnea-
polls preached an interesting sermon
at the First M. X. church Sunday
evening.
Rev. U. G. Lacey of Ltchfeld will
occupy the pulpit in the Presbyterian
church next Sunday, morning and
evening.
Rev. c. E. Larson Of Maple Plain
will preach in the Swedish Mission
church Sunday, Aug. 18, morning
and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodlun and their
daughter, Mrs. John Mattson and ba-
by of Kansas City, Mo-, were very
nicely entertained at the home Of
Mrs. Carrie johnson in Svea yester-
day, making the trip in Johnson's
auto.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

companied by Victor S. Knutson,
county superintendent of Todd coun-
ty, who will also make an address.
Mr.. Lee won this county at the re-
publican primaries last spring, but
owing to the change in the primary
law, the people Of Kandiyohi county
will again be called upon to express
their preference at the polls. With
the interesting campaign now devel-
oping, no one who can possibly get
away should miss this opportunity
to hear the issues of the day discuss
cd
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14
WM. E. lee :
Will SPEAK
Candidate for Nomination for
Governor 10 Make Address
AT Opera House.

William E. Lee, candidate for NOM
nation for governor, will address the
people of Kandiyohi county at the
Willmar Opera House tomorrow
(Thursday) evening. He will be ac-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Mrs. A. F. Elfstrum and son Fritz,
and two daughters, Misses Carey and
Anne, Mrs. Lewis johnson and
daughter Miss Lille and two sons,
Reynold and Robert, Miss Alice
Lundquist and brother Minton, all
enjoyed an outing last week and part
Of this week at the A. E.. Rice cot
tage at Eagle Lake.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Messrs. H. Christensen and Hardy,
Of the marble settlers and carpenter
crews at the State Farm, have issued
a challenge to a wrestling match with
anyone in town, the cash proceeds
Of the match to be given to Grover
Krumseik. If anyone accepts the
challenge, the time and place will be
announced later.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Miss Gertrude Sandberg, who was
elected to teach languages at the
Willmar High School during the
coming year and who will be the
first teacher in Scandinavian, is a
graduate Of Gustavus Adolphus
College and has q Masters degree
fl ON the University.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Mrs. c. B Carlson entertained a
number of her lady friends at her
home on Fifth street last Thursday
afternoon. The afternoon was spent
pleasantly in guessing contests, the
favors being won by Mrs. J. R. Pet
ersen. A delicious luncheon was
served on the lawn, and the guests
numbered thirty.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Mr.. Alfred Nelson of Clear Brook
and Miss Minnie Nelson of Candy,
stopped over in Willmar for a day,
visiting Mrs. A. b. Soldering and
family. They were enroute for Clear
Brook where Mr.. Nelson is engaged
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Mrs. M. A Peterson and children
left Monday for Chicago to meet Mr..
Peterson, who is just returning from
a three months visit in Sweden.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Mrs. B. H. Chesley was hostess at
an afternoon party given at her home
at 900 Fifth street south last We'd
nesday afternoon. A guessing con-
test was one Of the pleasant features
Of the afternoon. First prize was
awarded to Mrs. J. H. Taylor and
second prize to Mrs. P. H. Kielty.
At five o'clock a delicious luncheon
was served. Pink carnations and
sweet peas decorated the table, on
which covers were laid for twelve.
Mrs. Chesley was assisted by Mrs. R.
H. Houser Of Litchfeld
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-14

Ed. Benson returned home from
Chicago today from a weeks busi-
ness trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
MRS. H. ]. STEEL
 TO WE'D ITALIAN

Philadelphia, June 10.--Through the fl- ing of an ante-nuptial agreement in the office of the recorder of deeds here, it became known today that Mrs. Hnldah Justice Steel formerly of this city, will soon become the bride of Alberto Tutino of Rome.
 Mrs. Steel is the daughter of William G. Steel, d member of the banking firm of Edward T Steel Co. who died on Sep tember 1G, 1904 leaving an estate valued at about SjO0,000 She was divorced from her first husband W. Berkeley Williams, of Baltimore and resumed her maiden name.
 The agreement provides that the parties shall be lawfully married within six months from the date of the signing of the deed that Mrs. Steel immediately after the marriage shall take out a policy of insurance on her life in the sum of s5O,000, made payable 10 Signor Tutno. that Mrs. Steel shall pay over to Signor Tutno each year the sum of $l600 during his life and lastly, "in the event of dis agreement or dispute hereafter arising between the parties hereto, the solution. settlement, adjustment and adjudiyation shall be referred to and devolve upon the courts of the commonwealth of Penn sylyania.
 The agreement was signed al the Amer ican consulate at Naples and Is dated April 26, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
TEMPLE EMANUEL
 PICNIC THURSDAY
And Friday Will Be Newsboys' Day at Popular East
 Lake Park

East Lake park Is one of the most popu- lar spots in Jefferson county. Last night was ideal for dancing and the younger set fairly swarmed the pavilion and en- joyed the music of Nappi's orchestra.
 The present week will be full of special will mark the ali-day picnic barbecue and gathering of Temple Emanu-el The ladies of the congregation have arranged a most elaborate programme and promise all most royal time and especially in- vite the grocers and their employees to take advantage of their half holiday i.nd come out with their families The day will close with special display of fire works.
 Friday will be newsboys day On this occasion Director Spielberger and Man ager Gould will turn the park over to the ladies of the Boys club absolutely free of all cost, and it goes without saying that the youngsters will have the one grand time of their lives If you would be young and live for day again in the close memories of childhood ana its joys just journey out to the park and watch Young America taking advan- tage of the good things just for day. Watch them while they romp and play in full forgetfulness of the fact that they are just "newsies"-it will be worth the while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
VANDERBILT WRITES
 CHAIRMAN PUjO Takes Exception to Reports Which Have Spread From
 Investigation


 New York, June 1o.-Frsnk A. Nanderlip. president of the National City bank, and member of the clearing house committee. whose methods are the subject of inquiry by the congressional committee investi- gating the money trust" gave out to- night an open letter to Chairman Pujo, of the committee, taking exception to the numerous reports which had been given vide publicity to the transformation of the public. MT. Vanderlip cited as an instance the matter of profits of the New York banks on the collection of country checks which have been reported as S5o,- 000,0 GOO a year. MT. Vanderlip said that this report emanated not from witness, but from counsel for the committee.
 As matter of fact" said MT. Nan- derlip, "instead of New York banks mak- ing a profit of GOO from the eollec- ton of country checks, the work actually entailed upon them a loss of from S2000,- 090 to $3.0a0000 per annum. MT Van derlip said that the loss occurred prin- cipally through the fact that millions of dollars were tied up in the processes of collection which otherwise would be drawing interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
VICE COMMISSION
 MEANS BUSINESS

Atlanta, June aL)-Atlanta' s vice commission. appointed by the mayor under resolution of council, has gone at the situation in manner indicative of business. plan of campaign was out lined at the preliminary meeting held last week, and the request has been sent forth for information regarding all places which may be said to be under suspicion.
 Citizens as well as the police have been called on to furnish this information, and it is proposed to deal with every housefi hotel or apartment, which is per forming other than it's proper and legal functions in the general social scheme
 It has been announced that the cam paign for the present will not inclu1e the regular or semi-pubic resorts of bad Character, as it is regarded that these are not doing half the harm done by the more quiet and secret places to which are attributed the downfall of many young girls.
 Steps have been taken involving the so- called semi-public resorts however, in the various church congregations of the city wherein members have been called upon to get rid of property they are known to own which is rented for im- proper purposes, or sever their church connections This stand is said already to have resulted in a number of real estate sales.
 Members of the vice commission assert there is no bluff about it; that they are exceedingly in earnest, and that there Is going to be wholesale cleaning up of the situation in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
Mckinley Charges Bad Faith

Congressman William B. Mckinley. ger for the Taft bureau, tonight issued a statement in part as follows
 By the unanimous vote of the re- publican national committee today, in- cluding the votes of such well known supporters of Roosevelt as Senator Borah of Idaho, Cecil Lyon of Texas, Pearl Wight of Louisiana, the Taft delegates at large from Indiana were ordered seated in the coming repub- lican national convention over the Roosevelt delegates al large, who con tested their right to their seats.
 'FolIowing the action of the Indiana republican state convention in selecting these Taft delegates Theodore Roose- welt in a speech at the Auditorium. March 27. said:
 ".As l have said. such a primary contest New York) is not merely a farce, but a criminal farce. What was done in New York is substantially what was done in Indiana.
 May ,. in written statement is- sued at Oyster Bay. In reply to Pres ident Taft's speech in Baltimore, Theo- dore Roosevelt further said.
 Tn Kentucky. Indiana and in New York city and elsewhere Mir. Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
GEORGIA POLITICIAN
 l DEFENDS SLATON
Declares He Took No Part in Choice of Any Delegates
 Named to Convention

Atlanta June 10.-(Special. )-Political gossip proceeding from sources consid- cred not altogether friendly. sought to connect John NJ. Slaton with partieipa- ton in the efforts made toward coneilia- ton between the eontending clements In the recent state convention of May 29, which named the Georgia delegation to the Baltimore convention.
 While the attitude of peacemaker can scarcely be construed as carrying with it any reflection, the effort has been, of course, to make 1t appear that the motive was one of self-interest and to MT. Slaton which he. never dreamed of, for the simple reason that his course and policy have been to let presidential politics alone while his own race was pending.
 T happen to know all of the circum- stances, in eoffnection with the presiden- tial convention of May 29," said a well known Georgia politician and strong friend of MT. Siaton's, and l can staoe with the positiyeness of knowledge that MT. Saton took no part whatever in any proceedings of the convention or in any caucus or conference that preceded it.
 MT Slaton took no part in the presi- dential contest that preceded the pri- mary, and when the convention delegates came to Atlanta he observed that same policy both in letter and in spirit He had no part whatever in the choice of any delegate or delegates it named
 As a matter of fact MT. Slaton when not. in his office, was in his temporary Squarters at the Aragon hotel, where he received many friends from all sections of the state who had come to the con- vention, but the subjects discussed were other than those with which the con- vention had to deal. He did not attend the convention at all. and you can put 1t down that he stuck closely through out the whole affair to the policy he de- termined upon from the beginning, of 'hands-off.' As a candidate for governor that was simply his duty, and, as al- ways, he did it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

London, June 10-Three hundred thous- and transport workers on ths island will give up their jobs and all foreign and coastwise shipping will be tied up indefi- nitely if the union men obey the orders of the general council of the transport orkers' federation, which tonight sent telegrams to every port In England, Scot land and Wales calling for a national strike.
 The ship owners today decided to re- jeet compromise which the government has been attempting to arrange providing fer a general organization of the em- nloyers to treat with the unions, with money guarantees by both sides as insnr- anee against violations of agreements. Inc employers maintain that their interests are so diverse that any organization em- bracng all would be impossible.
 When the federation council learned of the employers decision it sent telegrams