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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
PHILIP. ]. HALEY HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE
Is Crushed Under Heavy Boom
OF Large Dredge Over
turned on Road.

The community was startled last Sat-
urday afternoon by the news that Phil
Haley had met with very serious ac-
cident on the road three miles south Of
Svea. having been crushed under a
heavy timber when his load was over
turned. The latest reports are hopeful,
and the prospects are now that unless
some unforeseen complications arise
Mr.. Haley will recover and be spared to
his family and the community.
Mr.. Haley had the contract Of moving
the large dredge to be used by Mr.. Hart
on the large Whitef1eld ditch from Bird
Island to the point where the new
dredge ditch will begin. The large boom
which carries the steam shovel, and
which weighs several tons, was loaded
on two pair of bob sleighs. Mr.. Haley
was accompanied by four men and was
one Of those driving the eight horse
team. When about a quarter Of mile
from Peter Andersons place (the old
Aug. Carlson home) the load tipped
over the side of the dump. Mr.. Haley
was pinned under the heavy BOOM His
AOASlldIl NeIS pIOLlpIly fuSueu 10 MS
rescue with jack screw and had him
released in a moment His presence of
mind probably saved the life of Mr.
Haley. The injured man was taken to
the farm home mentioned. and medical
aid was summoned from Willmar. Mrs.
P. ]. Haley, and Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Ha-
ley were at kandiyohi enjoying visit
at the home of their uncle, Mr.. Patrick
Lawler, and were notified in time to
come on the afternoon train and were at
the bedside of the injured man in a very
short time. The physicians summoned
found that the left side of the chest
had been crushed in and a number of
ribs broken. How serious the internal
injuries were was difficult to determine
ana the physicians were in constant at
developments The patient rested easy
and has not developed any alarming
symptoms up to the last report. It will
be some time before he can be removed
to his home His sister, Mrs. Banks, a
professional nurse, came up from Flan-
dreau. S. D., Monday, and is attending
her brother. John Haley arrived Satur-
day evening from Minneapolis to see
his injured brother Phil Haley is SO
we'll known thruout this section Of the
country and has so many friends that
the wires were busy with inquiries, and
all are glad to know that his condition
is improving.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
SIXTY THOUSAND
TONS OF. ICE SHIPPED
Ice Harvest at Green Lake Com.
pleted, Picked Crew leaves
for Loon Lake, Wash.

The ice harvest at Green Lake has
closed. Contractor ]. H. Phiefer de-
parted with a crew of men for his next
scene Of opel ations at Loon Lake, state
of Washington, last Monday. No less
than 1,4OO cars Of ice were harvested
at Green Lake which were hauled by
special ice trains to different part of
this section of the Great Northern sys.
tenn. The best records made in any
one day was SO cars Of 30 to 40 tons
each. The operations have been In pro-
gress for shout 80 days, but would have
been completed sooner if the company
could have furnished the necessary cars.
The ice industry at Green Lake is be-
coming an important one. Mr.. Phiefer
employed AS less than 60 hands during
the 90 days. A camp house had been
erectc: and mess established so that
the men were housed and fed at the
plant. No ice was put up in the ice
houses for the reason that the buildings
had deteriorated so badly. New ice
houses will likely be erected during the
year. Most Of the ice taken was %
inches thick. A second crop Of ice 20
inches thick was also utilized. Mr..
Phiefer has the contract for putting up
ice along the entire Great Northern
system. He has five different places
for taking ice: Green Lake, Loon Lake,
WASH: Marion, Mont; Sweet Water. n.
D.; which is near Devils Lake, and
White Bear Lake. He also has a con-
tract on the Northern Pacific in Idaho.
Mr.. Phiefer owns large ranch of
some $500 acres near Larimore. He has
a herd Of 5000 sheep. Last year he rails
ed no less than $50 acres of potatoes,
so he is certainly a man Of wide range
Of affairs.
Mr.. Phiefer was accompanied to Loon
Lake, Wash, by the following picked
men from his Green Lake ice crew: Carl
Thompson. E. T. Gunaerson, Walter
Henderson. Dave Weaver. Ole Arthur
Bert Mardin. q. Ronning, Robert Kol-
seth, Edward Berglund, Russell Newlin,
Carl Lovander, John Magnuson, Arvid
Pohl, Peter McRae and Manning Adler.
Mr.. Arthur was quite seriously hurt. as
mentioned in our last issue, by being
struck on the side of the head by piece
Of scantling. The doctor found it ne
cessary to take five stitches in sewing
up the wound. Nevertheless, he recov-
cred quickly and was one Of those to
accompany Mr.. Phtefer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
COMMITTEES
ARE APPOINTED
Commercial Club Listens 10 a
Number of Communications
at Last Nfqht'S Meeiina.

The February meeting Of the willmar
Commercial Club took place last night
with fair attendance. Tom Rowell
and A. O. Bryant were elected as mem
bers Of the Club and several resigna-
ttons were accepted.
President Wellin announced the ap-
pointment of the following committees
for the ensuing year:
Good Roads-D. N. Tallman, 2. G.
Handy and s. E. Stansberry.
Public Improvement-J. NJ Rains, v.
E. Lawson, c. c. selvig, Jos. o. Estrem
and T.. O. Gilbert.
Prospective Industries-Russell Spi-
Ger, O. R. Berkness, P. C. Peterson, S. B.
Qvale and Fred A. Larson.
Membership-G. o. Sand, r. w. Stan
ford and c. B. Carlson.
Publicity-V. E. Lawson, W. B. Cros-
by, John Feig, A. O. Forsberg and A. A.
Anderson.
1mmigration-A. A. Anderson. VIM.
O. Johnson, S. L. Benton, Lewis John
son and A. H. Brown
The matter of securing suitable quar-
ters for the wholesale grocery estab-
lishment which is coming to Willmar
was left with the Prospective Indus
tries committee to arrange.
The publicity committee was instruc-
ted to prepare matter for an advertising
pamphlet to set forth the advantage Of
fered by Kandiyohi County and sub
nit an estimate at next meeting.
P. c. Peterson and F. G.. Handy were
elected delegates to represent the Club
at the meeting of the Federation of
Commercial Clubs at Minneapolis Feb
20, and a number of communications
were read by the secretary and referred
to the respective committees.
A resolution was adopted formally in
viting the Minnesota District of the
Norwegian Synod church to hold its an
nual session at Willmar beginning May
80 and pledging the free use of auditor
ium and assembly grounds.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
JOHANNA PORTER NELSON


Awater relatives and friends are
mourning the death Of Mrs. Johanna
Porter Nelson, who passed away at the
Norwegian Deaconess Hospital in Min
neapolis last Tuesday after brief ILL
ness Of only a few days. The remains
were brought here Wednesday evening
for burial.
Deceased was born in Tavelsos, Swed-
en-, on June "a, 1850. With her parents,
brothers and sisters she came America
in 1854. For several years she lived at
Center City. In 1879 she was married
Mr.. Peter John Nelson. After her mar
riage she lived in Minneapolis until the
spring Of 1908, when she came to Atwa-
ter to spend year with her brother.
John G. Porter, her husband having died
in 1903. In July, 1911, she returned to
Minneapolis, after having spent two
years and three months with her daugh-
ter in Seattle, Wash. On Jan. 25th she
was taken sick and died on Jan. 30th.
Consequently she was just 81 years,
summons came.
Mrs. Nelson leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Mayo, of Seattle, WASH; three sisters,
Miss Amanda Porter of Atwater, Miss
Esther Porter of st. Paul and Mrs. EN-
ma Nelson of Superior Wis; two broth
ers, John g. Porter of Atwater and
Frank Porter of Center City; two broth
ers-in-law, Charles Glader and G. A.
Glader of Atwater; a sister-in-law, Mrs.
Lutina, Porter of Willmar; also numer-
Gus -nieces and nephews. *-:~ r.
The funeral services were held FRIDAY
at two o'clock p. m. at the residence of
G. A. Glader. Rev. G. o. Schoberg of
the Swedish Lutheran church officiating
|-AtWater Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
A Village Hospital at New London.

Articles Of Incorporation of the New
London Hospital Association were pub
lished last week. The business men of
New London and many Of the farmers
in that locality are members Of the as
sociation and are furnishing the funds
for the erection and maintenance of this
hospital. A splendid building has been
under way Of construction during the
winter and will be ready no doubt in a
short time for public service. The build
ing is beautifully located on Sunny
side in the east part Of the village and
overlooks the mill pond. It is built of
double concrete, two stories and base
ment, and will be credit to the village
and speaks much for the public spirit
of the community.
The first board of directors are as
follows: Nels Guam, president; ]. G.
Peterson, vice president; Harold Sven.
son, secretary; V. E. Holm. treasurer
c. K. Lund, Anton M. Anderson, K r
Rykken, E. o. Dahlberg and George
Johnson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
willmar Bowlers at st. Paul.

The Willmar Bowling Club will leave
Sunday morning for st. Paul where they
will participate in the international
Bowling Tournament on Sunday anG
Monday. The members of the club are
Melvin Johnson, Christ Freese, JOSEPH
Holmberg, P. H. Peterson and Ernest
Nelson. They expect to return Monday
night.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
FIRST CONCERT BY
WILLMAR GLEE CLUB
Fine Treat In Store for our Cit.
iZens next Monday
EVeninu.

The Willmar Glee Club will give their
first concert next Monday evening at
the Bonde Hall. Some Of the best Will
mar talent will assist in the entertain
ment and pleasant evening is assured
to all who come out. The "boys" have
been working faithfully for half year
or more to establish good singing or
ganization in our city and we believe
that they will succeed, in fact that they
have already succeeded. We bespeak for
them a. liberal patronage at their con-
cert next Monday evening. Every citi-
zen of Willmar should make it a point
to turn out to hear the Willmar Glee
Club next Monday evening, to enjoy an
hour of good music, and incidentally aid
the club financially and help a good
thing along. The program to be given
is as follows:
PROGRAM
11o1e NoIo '.'..'. .dlaser
Mitt Lii ar en- Vag .Laurin
Naturen och Hjertat. Linblad
Willmar Glee Club. -
AeAAo soAo
Song ...................
Quartette.
Clarinet solo
Elmer Peterson.
Where the Sweet Kentucky Flows"..
Rocked in the Cradle Of the Deep"..
Willmar Glee Club.
\ AuSS ooAo
Robert Bitterness.
T. 0. Gilbert.
Violin solo ................,
N. B. Swalin.
"Naar Fjordene Blaaner'' .Paulson
"Aften roster" baritone solo). ......
=. .OSCdr Berg
"Sommernot'' Sundt
Willmar Glee Club.
The Glee Club is composed Of the fol-
lowing members: Olof Sundt, director;
Conrad Christensen, L. A. Vik Emil
Nicholson, Hildur Hoglund, O. A. Jacob
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
LAURA MOLINE

Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Moline of Svea are
mourning the loss Of their baby daugh-
ter, Laura Moline, who died Tuesday
morning at an age Of seven months and
thirteen days, after an illness Of three
weeks. The funeral occurs next Sum
day morning from the residence and al
so at the Svea church, Rev. A. j. Ryden
to ofticiate. The stricken parents have
the heartfelt sympathy of many friends
in their bereavement
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
LUTHERAN FREE CHURCH

Mtdweek services Thursday evening.
The Ladies' society north of the city
will meet at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Kallevik Friday afternoon.
Zilo Children's society meets in church
basement Saturday afternoon, and Mrs.
Brede Johnson will serve refreshments.
Morning service with holy communion
next Sunday at 10:30. 8. S. at 12 m.
Bible class at Z, and evening service at
7:45.
There will also be services at St.
Johns church next Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
John A. Johnson, who has been en-

John A. Johnson, who has been en-
ployed by the Anderson Land Company
for several years. has accepted a posi-
tion with the Spicer Land Company, as
overseer Of all their farms in the coun-
ty, some 6S in number. This respon-
sible position is somewhat Of promo
tion for Mr.. Johnson. and he has the
congratulations Of his friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07

son. Eben E. Lawson, Norman Tallakson,
Gilbert o. Sand, Erick Glad, Anton Kill
and, Roy Landberg, Selmer Berg, Elmer
Peterson. E. c. Wellin and Hugo Hog
lund.
Don't forget, next Monday evening at
Bonde Hall.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
AUGUSTUS ASPINwALL.

Augustus Aspinwall. one Of the oldest
citizens Of Wahpeton, died on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 30. Previous to 1884 Mr..
Aspinwall resided with his family on
the north shore of Green Lake and is
we'll known by all the early settlers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
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The literary program was given last
Friday. Feb. 2. Following is the pro-
gram:
Alma Grimland.
Grafton Myrtle Miller
Elvin 1llstrup and Thorwald Han
son.
Essay Frances MacNees
Grafton .............R Roland DeLaHunt
Grafton .............H Harold Ramsett
Essay .................I Ida Rasmussen
Debate: Resolved, That the great wealth
of our nation is demoralizing to civil
ization.
Affirmative-Consta tance Grangaard, Roy
Johnson.
Negative-Homer Chase, Harriet Bonn
sta
Piano duet ..........:... Chop Sticks
Sophus Larson and Neil MacGrew
The Judges for the Debate were Re-
becca Olson, Miss Gleason, Arthur Err
ickson. They voted unanimously in fav-
or of the negative.
The Phi Rho Deltas met at Margaret
LAWYERS Thursday evening.
The game played last Saturday even.
ing between the Delano and Willmal
high schools ended with a score of Is
to l6 in favor Of Willmar. Hurray
AS usual, a reception followed
Myrtle was tardy the other morning
Say, but don't you like butt-in-skys
Oh you Ole! Is he your cousin, real
ly? What about Frank?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07

catch-can style. The match takes place
next Friday evening at Kandiyohi sta
tion. Root is confident that he can turn
the trick, but the local boys are Of a
different opinion, and some Of them are
even talking of taking a fall out of
Root The prospective contest is Great
ing considerable interest and the M. w.
A. Hall at Kandiyohi will no doubt be
crowded with sports to see the fun.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07

Mr.. E. c. Wellin, prominent merchant
and mayor of our city, leaves today for
a trip to the east. He will spend some
time in New York city buying goods fol-
next years trade.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
NORW. LUTH. SYNOD

Next Sunday services in Norwegian at
10:30 a. m, Sunday school at 1913. Eng
lish evening service at 1880.
The Young Peoples Bible class meets
next Monday evening at o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
Farewell Party.

Miss Minnie and Master Chester Mel
son entertained last Monday evening in
honor of Eugene He'd, who will leave
this week for Kenmare, N. D. He has
been under medical treatment here since
last summer, but has now almost re-
covered from his illness.
Games were played thruout the even
ing and at ten o'clock luncheon was
served, at which covers. were laid for
fourteen. Miss Nelson was assisted in
serving by the Misses Ruth Beck and
Edith Nelson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07

Mrs. H. o. Olson returned home Sat-
urday from few days visit at the
home Of Ed Nelson Of Hancock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
forming worsh1p 1920.


Sunday school 12 m.
Evening service at 1880. At the Sunday
evening service there will be for the
next few weeks, addresses upon the Ten
Commandments and Modern Life. be-
ginning next Sunday. A cordial invita-
tiOn to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
FIRST M: E.

Fourth st. and Trott Ave.
Preaching services 1880 a. m. and
7:45 p. m.
Sunday school 11:45 a. m.
Epworth League 6:45 p. m.
Morning subject, "Obeying Christ,
Jno. 2. s. Evening, abraham Lincoln" ."
All are welcome.
Special this week-Epworth League
sleighride Monday night, Bible study
Tuesday night, Ladies' Aid Wednesday
D. M, at Mrs. Geo. O'Niers, Missionary
meeting Friday night, led by Rev. and
Mrs. Porteous, Of China Inland Mission
at the parsonage, 329 Becker Ave.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07

Miss Hilma Falk and Elizabeth We
berg spent Sunday at Raymond.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
SWEDISH LUTHERAN BETHEL

Services next Sunday evening at 7:3(
o'clock.
Services at Mamrelund at 1890 in the
morning. The Mamre Ladies' Mission
society meets with Mrs. Jonas johnson
next Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
All are cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
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SWEDISH M. E.

SWEDISH M. F..
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society meets at the church. This is
the annual meeting and all members
should be present. Refreshments will
be served thruout the afternoon.
Thursday evening prayermeeting.
Friday evening the Kings Messen-
gers will meet at the home of Rueben
and Willie Ekander.
Next Sunday the services are as u.s.
ual. The topic for the North Star BIZ
BILE Glass Is Moral and Spiritual Power
for the New Generation"
At eleven the pastor will speak on the
'Socialistic Christ" Meetings in the
evening as usual
All are welcome.
Friday evening the 10th, the Epworth
League will have a social In the church.
A good program will be rendered and
refreshments served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
OAK PARK NJ. E.

Services will be held next Sunday
morning at II o'clock a. m. The Young
Peoples society will give a social next
Friday evening, Feb. 9Th at the church
at o'clock. A program will be rem
dered and refreshments served. Every
body welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07

Martin Axness of Minneapolis made
the Willmar Tribune a visit today
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
JUST THINK
A REGULAR / BARREL OF
SUPREME FLOUR
FOR ONE CENT

Beginning Monday, Feb. IL, and at
any time during that week you can
get a sack of Supreme Flour of US
for one cent by buying the following
grocery order:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
One Against Ten.
Jack Root, the mid
61eweipht cha ynnio,,

dleweight champion
of wrestling, has TAX
en- a big contract to
throw the ten best
men available in Kan
diyohi County, one
fall from each in one
hour of actual wrest.
ling time, catch-as.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-07
=: The Playford Cement Stave Silo
King Among SiIos

A SATISFIED cusTosRBR
Mr.. E. j. Wahl,
Cumberland, Wis, Jan. %, 1912
st. Paul, MINI.
Dear Mr.. Wahl-
Your favor asking for a
statement in regard to my silo
purchased and erected in Au-
gust, 1911, by your company,
at hand. Before I purchased I
first saw and talked with men
who had had experience, also
looked into this question as to
wood, brick, hollow brick, SOL
i'd cement and those with air
space, those which stood out
side, unprotected, some with no
roof, (my own has a half roof
on) and two wooden ones which
had building erected around
them, not in barn but just
around the silo, about two feet
between silo and building. I
found they all froze. I find
mine freezes too, but not any
more than any of the above
mentioned ones. I find there is
no building Of any material that
will not freeze unless heated
artifcially.
Now, as to silage. Ours is
as nice as can be found, except
the top, which had no covering,
no coarse hay, straw or oats,
in fact nothing at all on it.
Feeding at the rate we have
been, we will have enough till
April 18th, and have hay to sell
If l want to, instead of buy
ing as I did last year. To put
the whole thing as short as
possible-my silo has been a
comfort (knowing there is en-
ough for the stock) and will
pay for itself in less than two
years if silage is properly put
in. Ny silo is the first one of
it's kind in Wisconsin. We have
had 10 days when our Govern
ment thermometer registered
from 6 to 32'degrees below zero
so I think I have had a good
chance to test it.
Yours truly,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-07

give circumstantiallv all important
facts and. events. including those lead
ing up TO and embracing the San Fran
CISCO graft prosecution Whatever civic
corruption existed in San Francisco or
was within my knowledge shall
frankly avow and declare. Without
reservation, ! shall relate my actions
and the part played by others. ! shall
show how the public service corpora.
tlons. large and small, through their
political and financial control, ylomin-
ated the government aud corrupted
politics
Here Ruef mentions the granting Of
franchise TO a street railway company
and declares he will show how money
was paid for the privilege.
az shall give full account OF the
famous Santa Cruz convention which
nominated Governor Gillett." he con.
tinues. land of all nv conferences in
relation thereto, In doing which l hope
not only to give the public an insight
behind tho scenes which will be Of ben
eft to them, but also in some measure
to compensate for my participation in
the events which ] shall relate -
Ruef begins his narrative with con.
fession Of repentance. He says in part:
With others ! co.operated in sell
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-07

IN modest law Office ND two flights Of
stairs. Here our little club met two
OF three times week 10 read and dis
cuss leading works of political economy
and political reform. We were the first
nucleus on the Pacific coast which took
up scientifically and Systematically this
line Of work -
Ruef then tells of having become dis
gusted with politics and with having
decided to devote himself exclusively
TO law. He refers 10 two railroad
"fXers.
"For ten years J was associated with
these two men, he continues 81 fell
into the routine of their camp.
learned their methods. | absorbed their
ideas. | wrote their platforms. made
their nominating speeches. From time
10 time, dissatisfied, ] would quit and
Join the Independent reform move
ments. only to learn that they were
controlled by the same big interests to
the same end and purpose. The peo-
pie werc apathetic,. and so ] drifted
with the machine
The account of the first period ends
with Ruef's mention of having dined
at the house of a prominent railway
official