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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
A call has been issued for a state

A call has been issued for a state
mass convention to be held at the
St. Paul Auditorium on Tuesday,
July 80, to elect delegates to the
Third Party National convention to
be held at Chicago, ILL.,, on Aug. s.,
also to nominate twelve electors to
be placed on the Minnesota ballot by
petition. The call is signed by six
teen Of the twenty four delegates to
the late national convention at Chi
cago, and others. The Seventh Dis
trict delegates, T. T. Ofstun of Glen
wood and A. j. johnson Of Clarified,
both signed the call, also Hon. j. F.
jacobson Of Madison and Hon. S. Y.
Gordon Of Browns Valley. No'reply
was received from Senator Clapp
who had been invited to sign. Hon.
Henry Feig was in the city Monday
in the interest Of securing a delega-
ton from Kandiyohi county to the
mass convention. There was some
loud talk at the court house when he
interviewed the county officials.
What success he met with at Will
mar, we do not know.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Prof. SWaIin SURPRISED.

On Sunday, July 9TH, Prof. Swain
Of Willmar was made the object of
a pleasant surprise at his old home
near Solomon Lake. A number of
his friends wished to show their ap-
probation Of the many favors he has
shown them from time to time. Prof
Swain has always shown himself
willing to assist when musical pro-
grams have been called for. A speech
was made, after which handsome
sum Of money was presented the
Professor. Prof. Swain in few
we'll chosen words expressed his ap-
probation of the gift. After dinner
Prof. Swain rendered some selec-
tons on his violin, which were great
~ enjoyed by all. Various games
were played and refreshments were
served turnout the afternoon. All
present, both young and old, enjoyed
good time. >.s3
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Pleasantly Surprised.

Last Saturday afternoon at the
home of, Henry Stephens, Miss Per-
nella Stephens was rendered sur
prise by the lady members of the
Baptist church and a few Of her i'm
mediate friends. The afternoon was
spent socially in music and CONVEX
sation. One Of the pleasing features
was duet sang by two little girls,
Cora and Stella Galliford. This was
followed by the serving of delicious
refreshments, the table being attrac-
lively decorated with carnations and
roses. At the close of the pleasant
gathering Miss Stephens was pres
ented with a bouquet of roses and a
basket containing a useful gift, each
carried by the little Misses Nora and
Judith Thyden, as a token Of the love
and esteem in which Miss Stephens
is held in the church circle. The
guests departed for. their homes
wishing the hostess many happy
BIRTHDAYS vet: to come. ..,..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
CHRISTEN R. LARSON.

Christ Larson, former well
known resident of this city, died at
Browns Valley last Wednesday, July
10th, after having been sick about
seven week at the hospital there. He
was operated on for appendicitis, but
was found in such condition that lit
tie hopes were entertained for his
recovery. His remains were brought
to Willmar on Thursday and taken to
his parents home on Twelfth street.
The funeral was held last Saturday
afternoon, Rev. Michaelson of6ciat-
ing, with short exercises at the house
at two o'clock and services at the
Norwegian Lutheran Free church at
three o'clock. The interment was
held at the Fairview cemetery.
Christen R. Larson was born in
Hesselager, Fyen, Denmark, on the
23rd day of January, forty-four
years ago, his parents being Mr.. and
Mrs. Lars Rasmussen. When Christ
"oS a IVY u 1UOuG Gu1ICceu LILO 1dlu-
lily came to America, locating in the
St. Johns community, six miles east
Of Willmar. He was married about
twenty years ago, and now leaves a
wife and a daughter, Laurina, to
mourn his untimely death. One
daughter died seven years ago at the
age Of seven.
Mr.. Larson was for several years
in the employ Of the Willmar Milling
Company. During the last two years
he has resided at Browns Valley,
where he has been employed as Sec
ton foreman.
Besides his wife and child he is
mourned by his aged father and
mother; and three brothers, Paul
Larson, who is on a claim in South
Dakota; Peter, a fireman at Will
mar; Nels, section foreman at Beard
sley; and two sisters, Mrs. Gust
Knutson and Mrs. A. G.. Johnson of
Wllmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
to see Taft defeated, but not the par
ty destroyed.
Svea Creamery Scores.

The second educational butter
scoring contest Of the Minnesota
Dairymen's Association was entered
with no less than 274 tubs Of butter.
The best score in the state was made
by E. 0. Quenvold, of Hutchinson,
with 81 points. In the Third Dis
trict, which includes this and adjoin-
ing counties, the first: prize was won
by Oscar Lundquist Of Svea by a
score of SO. Oscar feels elated over
his success, and no one can blame
him. The winning Of the prize is a
good ad for Svea.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
MILLMAR SCHOOL
MATTERS AIRED
Continued from page /

that department.. Last year we paid
the teacher $675, making a direct
gain Of $75. In addition to that, the
pupils taught model school, reliev-
ing the pressure in the overcrowded
grades in the Central building; in
fact, that denartment has for two
years saved us the expense Of an ad-
ditional teacher, to say nothing Of
the saving to the parents who could
keep their children at home while
giving them the first year Of a Nor
NAL course. Every member Of the
first class graduated from that
course went out as first grade teach
ers last fall and got long terms at
good pay, while otherwise they would
have had to compete with the large
number Of second grade teachers for
the shorter terms at less pay.
The school board, like other NOR
tails, is liable to make mistakes &C.
casionally. We did make one a few
years ago when, in our anxiety to re-
duce taxes, We cut the special tax
levy so low that we had nothing left
for permanent improvements that
have been forced upon us, hence We
have to close this year with a deficit,
which, however, will be practically
covered by the state aid for the agri-
cultural school. It was a mistake
made with the best intentions, but it
left us in am embarrassing position
The permanent improvement work fo1
the coming year will be much smaller
and therefore, if the board be given
time, it will probably be able to catch
up without a heavy increase in tax
alton.
I have stated that the special tax
tlevy for the year Just past was the
same as for the preceding year. 1
appears, however, that the total tax
levy in mills is higher for this veal
than last, there having been a reduc-
ton in valuation Of nearly 100000
It appears also, that from 1905 t,
1908 the state collected more thai
the necessary fund for the interest
and in 1909 and 1910 it collected les!
than required, using the surplus iron
preceding years. This year they again
levied 1924 more than required tt
pay the interest. AS the levy TO-
1910 for that purpose was too Low
and the levy for 1911 too high,> i
makes an actual difference Of $2,
O77.76, while there should have bee,
no actual difference. In the end i
will be the same, but coming whe1
the state and citv taxes were raised
and the valuation lowered, it made i
hard for those who were properly as
sessed-perhaps over assessed il
proportion to others. It is something
however, for which the school boar
is not responsible.
| Hoping the citizens Of Willmar vii
dispassionately consider these mat
ters, and stand by the board in it
efforts to make our schools some.
thing we can be proud Of, remain,
! Very truly yours,
| A. 0. FORSBERG.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
WilImar SIauqhters BELGRADE.

Last Sunday afternoon the Bel.
grade baseball team journeyed to ou1
city, confident Of again defeating
Willmar, and that night they return.
ed to their home town literally
slaughtered to the extent Of l4-2. II
this game the Willmar sluggers prob
ably reached the pinnacle of thei1
hitting career, forcing Belgrade te
change pitchers three times and driv-
ing out IA hits, including several ex.
ira base drivers.
The feature Of the game was easily
the batting Of the locals and the bat
ting stars of the day were just as
easily the Johnson's of Willmar
''Melly," "Bob," and "Bill," who
drove out 10 Of Willmars II softies
between them, and made but one err
ror together. A circus catch by
Goodrich in left was the fielding feat
ure Of the game.
The locals started right off the bat
to hammer the visiting pitchers. In
the first inning Bill Johnson tripled,
Bob singled and Nelly doubled in
quick succession. Then Carlson was
hit, Lamb singled and another man
was hit, thus netting 5 runs and fin
ishing the first pitcher; without a
man being out. The next pitcher to
face our athletes did better and was
only scored on now and then until
the eighth inning, when the locals
again got busy and gathered runs
more, thus driving another of Bel
grades "star" pitchers to the woods.
At this juncture the SALESMAN who
started the game for the visitors
again took up the pitching burden
and lasted the remaining inning sim
ply because the Willmar boys were
tired Of running bases.
This game clearly demonstrates
that We have a good team to repre-
sent Willmar which, with proper
backing and support, ought to win al
most every game. The boys believe
their luck has changed now and al
who care anything about baseball
should come out and encourage them
in this belief.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
0 B IT UARY
Continued from page y

=. The funeral occurred last Sunday.
A large number of friends and neigh
bors gathered at the late residence
and at 1870 clock the long cor
-tege started for Spicer. The ,Saron
church proved entirely too small to
accommodate the large gathering Of
people who came to pay their last re-
spects to the departed. The first
verse of hymn No. 484 was sung;
Rev. B. E.: Walters of Tripods Of
fered prayer; Miss Helena Swenson
sang the favorite song Of the depart.
ed, "Flyg som en- fagel till bergen"
Rev. Christian Swenson, the pastor,
made brief discourse in Swedish in
which he paid a tribute to the life
Of the. departed. Rev. Walters also
made an impressive address and Rev.
Swenson followed with some remarks
in the English language. Miss Olga
Nelson sang "There Will be a Va
cant Chair" Songs were interspers-
ed by: a trio composed of Mrs. Chr.
Swenson, Miss Helena Swenson and
Miss Olga Nelson, who also sang
softly as the assembled multitude
passed by the casket to take last
look at the well known features. Al
the close of these services the cor
tege proceeded in a drizzling rain tc
New London where another multitude
had. assembled at the Lebanon
church. Here the second verse oil
hymn No. 484 was sung and Rev
|:Swenson spoke both in Swedish ant
English. The church choir sans
"Smartans stunder ila'' and "Abid,
with Me-" The casket was then car
Tried to the churchyard where the in.
terment was made in the family lot
Rev. Swenson oficiated at the grave
! AS the casket was lowered the choi
sang, "Jag skall sofva men Ell evigt.'
The flower laden casket was borne b.
the four sons and two brothers at
law, V. E. and E. E. Lawson. TIL
honorary pall-bearers we're the fol
lowing: William Peterson, Nels Dor
cen, John Nordin, Adolf Samuelson
Adolph Nelson and August Muller
Among the many and beautiful fora
tributes may be mentioned the Lowell,
star and crescent design from tn,
Saron congregation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

The house party given at the Joe
Williams cottage at Crescent Beach
last week, which was chaperoned by
the Misses Sadie Barrett and Elsie
Hoglund, dispersed last Monday. The
members Of the party were the Miss
es Ethel Styles, Ruth Sanderson,
Martina Berg, Mildred Severinson,
Myrtle Cramer, Florence Peterson,
Gladys and Lila Holt, Gerta Ras-
musson, Kathryn Barrett, Florence
Benson, Frances McNees and Mar
garet Lawler.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Agent ParneII Goes West.

J. D. Parnell, agent of Great
Northern at Willmar, has accepted
the position as agent at New Rock,
ford, N. D. This place is the ter.
minal on the new line being con.
structed from Fargo to Surrey, N. D
Mr.. Parnell expects to. leave Willma1
in about six weeks. The home vii
be maintained at Willmar for veal
at least, Mrs. Parnell and son EN-.
erv to remain here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
BIG SOCIAL AT SOLOMON LAKE
Fine Program and Refreshments Will
Be Had Sunday Afternoon for
Benefit of Willmar Seminary.

There will be social held at J. T.
Syvertson's place near Solomon
Lake next Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock for the benefit of the Willmar
Seminary. Ice cream and cake will
be served at Is cents. The program
will include instrumental music by
Prof. N. B. Swain, Prof. Gustavus
Johnson, Mr.. Robert Bitterness and
Mr.. C. L. Collin.
Prof. A. C. Peterson Of the Sem
mary will make an address and there
will be several song numbers. A COR
dial invitation is extended to the pub
lie to come out and enjoy this pro
gram.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
SENSATIONAL FREE ACT
mar July AZ, after Parade and
Again at 6:3O

With Cole Brothers United Shows, due
to exhibit Monday, July % in Willmar,
will be found an act which has made
other managers sit up and notice things
since the opening of the season. 1t is
termed spanning deaths arch" and
persons who have witnessed it proclaim
it a highly sensational and daring feat
one which seems to prove that it's au-
thor. Mile Zizzi possesses nerves Of
steel. She is winsome and petite
young native Of Lyon, France, who
twice daily juggles with death in ac-
complishing an act, the like or which
has never been even attempted before
by one Of her sex. Mounting to the
topmost pinnacle Of towering web like
wooden inclined plane, this dauntless
young lady seats herself upon an ordin-
airy bicycle and before the surging mass
Of expectant humanity below can fully
realize just what she intends to do she
has started upon her frenZied flight.
The bravest heart seems to cease beat
ing for the moment, as machine and its
charming rider near the earth, 80 feet
from which both shoot upward and on
ward into space, having left the curved
end of the frail structures first section.
Like bird on wing they fairly fly thru
the air, high over the broad backs Of a
heard Of elephants, clearing a space of
IS feet and landing upon the last por-
ton of the light wooden path. It is
wonderfully hazardous exploit and, as
Mile Zizzi safely reaches the ground
smiling and bowling to the anxious spec
tators who crowd around her, cheer af
ter cheer is given. This unparalleled
deed of daring is given absolutely free
of charge on the show grounds directly
after the parade and again at $3.50 p. m.
Even if you will be unable to attend
the performance do not permit anything
to interfere with your seeing Mile liz
ri span deaths arch.
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llIlll(a|AllllllluablfI!ilf6es
PRESBYTERIAN.

. At a special meeting of st. Cloud
.Presbytery held in Paynesville July
9th Rev. T. M. Findley, pastor evan
gelist was appointed to declare the
pulpit Of the -Willmar Presbyterian
church, vacant at the morning serv-
ice, July 2lst. Rev. Mr.. Findley will
also preaah In the evening. :
Morning worship 80. Subject,
"Opinions Of Christ by Fifty Men,
Sabbath school 1900 m.
Christian Endeavor 700 p. m.
Evening worship 500 p. m. Sub
ject, "The Life Eternal.'
Mid-week service (Wed.) 7:45 p
m. Subject "The Life Eternal"
Sabbath afternoon, July 21st, Rev
Mr.. Findley will preach in the schoo
house District 81 at 100 p. m. W.
extend a. cordial invitation to all tt
attend these services.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Visitors From Vermont.

Mrs. Hettie Pierce and daughter
Isabelle of the State Of Vermont are
visiting with r. G. Benton and fam
lily in this county. Mrs. Pierce is a
sister Of Mr.. Benton and had not
seen him for 48 years. The visitors
were entertained at the home Of Sol.
on Z. Benton Of this city this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
RAYMOND ALBION EDBLOM.

A local newspaper published at
Eugene, Ore, contains the obituary
of. Raymond A. Edblom, the nineteen
year. old Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Edblom. The deceased is a nephew
Of Mrs. Andrew Ray Of this city and
Ole E. Erickson of Lake Lillian. He
was born at Hankinson, N. Oak.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Card of Thanks.

We hereby extend our most heart
felt thanks to the. kind friends and
relatives who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and death of our
beloved husband and father.
:..- Mrs. C. r. Larson,
f., NJ. Laura Larson. z
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Card of Thanks.

Approaching greatly the help and
many acts and words Of sympathy
extended us during the long illness
and after the death Of our beloved
wife and mother, we wish to take this
method Of expressing our sincere
gratitude for all such.
Gratefully, 4
Sven August Isaacson,
Mrs. Hilda Broman,
49, Mrs. Anna johnson,
.s:= Albert Isaacson, -;
Joseph Isaacson.
Boost q WillmaF Industry and
Ask for John3oD'S Velvet Id Cream,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

Clyde Hunter, the linotype opera
tor at the Tribune Office, returned
last Sunday evening from a two
weeks vacation spent at his home
in Northwood, Iowa.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

William E. Lee, progressive repub-
lfcan candidate for governor, will not
join the third party movement. Meth
er will he vote for Taft. He wants
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
SWEDISH NJ. E.

Monday evening Miss Peterson Of
Minneapolis will speak to the ladies
of the church.
Thursday evening prayer meeting
as usual.
Saturday evening the Kings Mes
sengers will have their meeting at
the home Of Harry and VIM. Birke-
land, GIL End St.
Sunday morning Sunday school at
ten.
Morning worship at eleven. Ep-
worth League seven and our regular
evening service at eight.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Wholesale Grocery Building in Use.

The fine new wholesale grocery
building Of H. G. Mooney & Co., is
rapidly nearing completion. The
building is already in use for storing
goods as they arrive, and Messrs.
Mooney and McNairy are busyas bees
taking care Of the business, which
has made an suspicious start in spite
Of the unfinished condition of the
building. A fine new delivery wagon
is in use for the city trade.
Ask for Johnson's Velvet Ice
Cream.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Boost a MiIImar Industry and
Ask for Johnson's Velvet Ice Cream.
Tax League Meeting.

The Taxpayers League meets at
Carlson Hall Thursday evening at 8
p. m. Come and join the League and
bring your friends along.
DIR. C. JOHNSON,
=. IT. President.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
Baby Died.

A baby boy born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Didrich Oftedahl Of Town of Will
mar, July 9th, died last Monday af-
ter short life Of six days =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

An eleven pound baby boy was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy B. Mullen
Saturday, July 18th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

$500, $1,000 and $3.50 suits at
Sands Saturday afternoon from 3 to
q p. m. at $9.75 for one hour only.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
FIRST M. E.

Services 10 80 a. m. and 8 100 p. m.
Sunday school II AS a. m.
Epworth League 700 p. m. sharp.
Next Sunday Rev. DR.. Jordan, Dis
trict Superintendent. will preach in
the morning and evening. Sacra-
mental service and reception of new
members. This will be DR.. Jordan's
last visit for the Conference year.
He will hold the fourth quarterly
conference Sunday p. m.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
SWEDISH LUTH. BETHEL.

Services next Sunday evening at 8
o'clock. Mid-week services Thurs
day evening at 8 o'clock.
The Parochial school closes next
Friday with a picnic at Homewood
Park, commencing at two o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

OAK PARK NJ. E.

Services next Sunday at IL 100 a.
m. Sunday school at 10 100 a. m. and
evening services at eight o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17
SWEDISH MAMRELUND.

Services next Sunday morning at
10 80 o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-07-17

Don't forget the $9.75 suit sale at
Sands Saturday for one hour only,
from 8 10 4 ,. %. SO adv. last page.
Evening journal., 1912-06-22
Wedgewood Blue, Dull
Lavender and Faded
Green are the Coming
Coiors

These puffs or shirrings are q revival
OF a fashion very popular q eener-
alton or more ago when the fancy
for them was carried 70 such lengths
that skirts were often gathered from
tor 70 toe IN repeated rows Of shirring
until those who had no reverence for
fashions goddess declared they looked
like multiplied hoops around a barrel
That there may be q tendency 10 re-
turn 10 these shirred and nuffed skirts
Is indicated In recent French models.
where the fulness Of skirt or petticoat
under the hip nannier. Is drawn tight
ly about the form OF the Wearer in
many rows Of gathers.
Apropos of this advanced style, the
colors In which the new gowns are
appearing are OF decided interest.
The liking for garish tints is giving
way to a taste for more subdued ef-
fects. and when the fall fashions make
their appearance they will In all
likelihood be displayed In wedgewood
blue. old crimson. duh lavender. gray
and faded green All OF these colors
are incomparablv soft and resfful. and
among them every woman win he able
70 choose her own The wedeewood
blue is airedy popular. and being
made M In summer frocks which
with a touch of white I'm the trim
ming remind one. indeed. OF the
Wedgewood china Guns and vases
cherished by our grandmothers DO
not suppose however. that because
the body Of the gown may not he
gaudy. that all brilliance is taboo on
the contrary. these duh lavenders or
faded greens are Frightened by pin
inEs Of clear color. or other touches
which enhance and give full value 10
their beauty. Notice that the auXil-
iary tints are not placed without care
ful studycf the effect to be obtained
They must be applied just right or
else not az all BY the selection and
use Of the single flower or knot OF
ribbon an entire costume may be
made or marred
But TO come back from next fall "a
the interests Of the present, isn't Il