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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

The name Of the Willmar Street
Fair has been changed to the "Kan-
diyohi County Fair" and Board of
nine progressive farmers from differ
ent parts Of the county have been
added to the Board Of Managers.
The awakened agricultural interests
of the county are therefore assured
of sufficient representation to make
this event even more thoroly repre-
sentative of the interests Of the
county than it has been in the past.
While the scope Of the exhibits will
be widened to include adequate stock
shows, big corn show, ETC., the en-
tertaining features Of the fair will be
made stronger than ever. With the
united effort of city and country
there is no reason why the ''Kandi-
yohi County Fair" cannot be made
an event second in Importance only
to the great State Fair in Minnesota.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

Bengta Anderson and Erick Nelson
joined the church.
The Svea Coop. Mer. Co., held
their annual meeting in the school
room of Svea church last Wednes-
day. The reports showed a healthy
and substantial growth Of the bust
ness Of the association. The meet
ing throughout was unanimously
harmonious and satisfactory. The
meeting endorsed the management
and showed the appreciation of the
work Of the officers by re-electing
them all to serve the coming year.
The Board Of Directors are: Hedge
Nelson, James Mattson, Albert Nor
ling, Nels Bengtson, C. Christensen,
Of whom Hedge Nelson is president
and James Mattson, secretary. $3.50
was placed at the disposal of the
board Of directors to be used in or
ganizing and promoting cooperation
wherever they deemed it advisable.
Everyone expressed themselves we'll
pleased with the live stock shipping
business. It was also decided that
the association hold a picnic some
time during the summer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
entail home Saturday.

entail home Saturday.
Some Of the men who are to work
at the "Great Ditch' which is to run
thru this part Of the country are out
here and have begun work.
P. A. Johnson and family and
Miss Sigrid Skoog visited at E. R.
Swenson's home Sunday.
P. P. johnson and family and Mr..
and Mrs. Nelse Anderson visited at
A. P. Johnson's home Sunday.
Nelse Bengtson and family and
Aug. Skoog visited with Olof Matt
sons Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Norman and
children called at Oscar Lundquist's
home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Westerberg en-
tertained friends at dinner Sunday.
Gust Peterson left for Dakota last
l|week to see his "claim" up there.
Some Of the young people of this
vicinity attended a surprise party
given at P. N. Lundgren's home in
Fahlun Saturday evening.
The church council met at church
after services last Sunday.
Rev. Edwins, one Of the China
missionaries, was here at the church
last Friday. He gave a very inter-
esting sermon upon the condition Of
the Chinese in religious and other
matters. After the sermon a con-
>tribution was gathered which am
ounted to $26. The Ladies' Aid So
ciety donated $25 to the China mis-
sion, which was also sent with Rev.
Edwins, making a total contribution
from the Svea congregation Of $51.
Services will be held at the usual
time at church Good Friday. The
choir is to practice so as to be able
to render the music for the occas-
ion.
Mrs. P. G. Gibson of Roseland will
entertain the Ladies' Society Friday
afternoon.
Last Sunday confirmation and
communion services were held at
church, Harold C. Nelson and Al
fred P. Anderson being the persons
confirmed. Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Nor
man and children, Nelse Thulin,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION
Will be Held at Willmar, Mimi. tor
kandiyohl County, Saturday,
AnriI l3 1912 =:

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an examina-
ton on the date and at the places
named above as result Of which it
is expected to make cvrtiacation to
fill a vacancy in the position Of rural
carrier at Willmar and other vacan-
cies as they may occur on rural
routes at post Offices in the abe ve-
named county unless it shall be de-
cided in the interests of the service
to fill the vacancy by reinstatem ent,
transfer, or promotion. The usual
entrance salary for rural carriers is
from 5000 to $1,000 per annum.
Age limit, 18 to 55, on the date of
the examination. The maximum age
limit is waived in cases Of persons
honorably discharged from the Unit
ed States military or naval service.
An applicant must have his actual
domicile in the territory supplied by
a post Office in the county for which
the examination is announced.
The examination is open to all male
citizens of the United States who car
comply with the requirements.
Applications should be properly ex.
ecuted and filed with the Commission
at Washington. As examination pa.
pers are shipped direct from thu
Commission to the places Of examin.
alton, it is necessary that applica-
tons be received in ample time to ar
range for the examination desired al
the place indicated by the applicant
The Commission will therefore ar.
range to examine any applicant
whose application is received in time
to permit the shipment of the neces.
sary papers.
An eligible register for the posi-.
ton Of rural letter carrier for eacl
county will be maintained. A per.
son must be examined in the county
in which the post Office that supplies
his home is situated. AS result oil
such examination he may become eli.
gible to appointment as rural carrier
at any post Office in such county.
rural letter carrier after one years
satisfactory service may be transfer.
red to the position Of clerk or car.
rier in first or second class post of.
flee, to the position Of railway mai
clerk, or to other position in tn,
classified service, subject to such ex.
animation as may be required by tn
civil service rules.
Application blanks and instruc.
tons may be had from Local Secre.
'tary, Civil Service Board, Willmar
MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
The telephone question at Willmar

The telephone question at Willmar
is a very simple proposition. Do
the people want new system that
will guarantee to reduce their rates
from So to Sc year and be con-
trolled by the city, or do they want
to leave the telephone business in
the city absolutely in control of the
Northwestern to treat the people as
they like and charge whatever prices
this outside corporation will de-
mand? There is no financial risk
involved whatever to the city. The
new company takes the risk. They
are willing to spend their money and
take their chances on getting the
business, the same as any other new
business enterprise coming to town.
Is there any good rational reason
why the new enterprise should not
be welcomed except that the North
western is interested in maintaining
its cinch on the city, We know
Of none. Don't be fooled by the talk
Of the men who are plugging for the
Northwestern. Willmar should fol-
low the example of most of it's 1,eigh-
bors and establish its telephone SER
vice on a popular and independent
basis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
LUTHERAN FREE


Lenten services Thursday even
ing. No morning service next Sun
day, but S. S. at IL. Bible class at
7 100 and evening service at 7:45.
Morning service at St. Johns
church next Sunday at II o'clock.
Priam Ladies' society will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson, Wed
nesday afternoon, March 81.
NORWEGIAN LUTH. SYNOD
Next Sunday service in Norweg-
ian at 1890 a. m. Sunday school
at 1915 p. m. English evening SER
vices at 1880.
The confirmation class meets in
the church basement next Saturday
at 10 100 a. m.
The Young Peoples Bible class
meets next Monday evening at 8 o.
clock.
The East Vinje Ladies' society will
meet with Mrs. 0. H. johnson Thurs
day, March %.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
Ladder Co., M. j. Kloster; Capt.

Ladder Co., M. J. Kloster; Capt. Of
Hose Company, Annon W. Holt.
Arthur Kloster spent Saturday and
Sunday at his parental home.
Miss Esther Holt came over from
Willmar Friday for a couple of days.
visit at her home here.
Miss Clara Kloster returned to
Dovre Sunday afternoon, after few
days visit with her folks.
O: J. Orsen was a Willmar vi"itor
from Saturday until Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Larson en-
tertained few Of their Spicer
friends last Sunday.
Mrs. James Wilson arrived home
from Willmar Monday, after a few
days. visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Hendrickson were
pleasantly entertained at the home of
Frank Pitcher last Sunday.
Rev. Chr. Swenson will conduct
services in the Sw. Luth. church,
a week from Sunday, Mar. 81, in
the afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The public school opened again
Monday after a weeks vacation.
Miss Ida Rosenbe1ger returned Sat-
urday and Miss Julia Peterson Mon
day, after spending the past week at
their homes.
Hans Erickson vas very pleasant
'ly surprised last Saturday evening
by a number Of his friends. A So
cial time was enjoyed by all. Mr..
Erickson intends to leave in the near
future for Thief River Falls where
he has purchased a farm.
Mrs. O. j. Orsen was a guest Of
Chas. Crevier Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. O. jacobson had
for their guests last Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. j. Kloster and daughter
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Thorvig.
Miss Nellie Holt assisted with the
work in the Breeze Office the past
week as Miss Anna Knudson was
taken i'll. We are pleased to learn
that she is again able to be around.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

60 inch Black Tafeta and 90 inch
Black Messaline, the $1.25 0Qc
quality, this sale, only JOI
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
READY TO BEGIN OPERA
TONS IF PEOPLE SAY so
A. c. Bowe Writes Alderman Erick-
son Regarding Attitude on TeIe-
phone Question.
March Is, 1912.

March Is, 1912.
Mr.. G. A. Erickson,
Willmar, MINI.
Dear Sir:
l am in receipt Of your favor Of
the 18th. inst, advising me of the
fact, that the resolution submitting
the Telephone Franchise passed your
Council by vote of six to two.
In reply to your inquiry, as to how
soon l might be able to start on the
proposition, provided it carries at
the election on April 2, will say, that
] am prepared to take up the mat
ter at once and commence active
work as soon as weather conditions
will permit.
AS I stated to your business men
last fall, l have no desire to take
up this proposition, unless it is the
wish of your people that l do so.
You do not need or want two Tele-
phone Exchanges in Willmar, and if
this franchise carries at the election,
l shall take it as an expression of
a majority Of your people, that they
want modern and up-to-date tele-
phone system at reasonable rates and
managed in the interests of the peo-
Pile whom it is intended to serve, and
that the proposition will receive their
backing and support to that end.
/ have purposely kept away from
Willmar until after election as l do
not wish it to appear that l am in
any way trying to influence the re-
suit. I believe your people know
what they want and are going to
have it, and will not, be influenced by
either the Northwestern Company or
myself. Awaiting with interest the
decision Of your people in this mat
ter, I am,
Very truly yours,
A. c.. BOWIE.
Tribune Wan. tabs Rrinn Rocul&e
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

Statewide prohibition is the issue
upon which all friends Of sobriety
in Minnesota should unite upon to
fight for. It would not be any more
difficult to secure than county op-
ton and it would be great advance
over county option, when secured.
No man should be elected to a public
Office by no-Gcense votes who is not
in favor of statewide prohibition.
That's the way to get it.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

express their preference at the party
primaries. When that comes Kandi-
yohi county should give her delega~
ton to La Toilette with the enthu-
siasm BETTING a truly progressive
community. Our straw vote indi-
Gates his strength here, and there is
every reason to believe that his
cause is in the ascendency.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

Gov. Eberhardt has come to the
point where he sees that it would be
suicidal from a political standpoint
to further oppose a direct presiden-
tial primary in Minnesota and the
reports are to the effect that an OPP
portunity will be given the voters to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20
Special Mission Service.

Sunday evening at 7 80 p. m.
WHERE?
Baptist church.
WHAT?
Special music and singing. Ad-
dress in English by Rev. Porteous
and in Swedish by Mrs. Porteous,
who will both wear the Chinese cos
tunes.
PURPOSE.
A liberal collection for the famin
sufferers in China.
COME, HEAR AND HELP.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

Miss Gyrude Marhaug returned tc
her home at Minneapolis Saturday:
after spending the past five weeks at
the home of her uncles, O. B. Glar-
I'm and Emil Bjornberg. Her bro
Their, Christ, spent couple Of days
in Willmar and accompanied he1
home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

SWEDISH LUTHERAN BETHEL.
Services Sunday evening. The
March social of the Ladies' Society
takes place Thursday afternoon.
Mesdames D. Elmquist, William Ben
son, Endersbee and William Englund
will serve.
MAMRELUND CHURCH.
Services Sunday morning. Ladies'
Society meets with Mrs. Adolph Ben
son Saturday afternoon at 2 80.
SWEDISH NJ. E.
Sunday morning Sunday school as
usual. The North Star Bible Glass
at the same time. Topic for next
Sunday, "fhe Church and the Labor
Problem"
Regular morning worship eleven
o'clock. Sermon by the pastor.
Epworth League at seven.
Evening service at 8:45. Subject
for the evening sermon, ''Men with
a Low Aim"
The Kings Messengers meet Friday
evening at the home Of Rev. Living
stone.
To all our services the public is
cordially invited.
itt
OAK PARK M. E.
Services next Sunday at II o'clock
a. M, as usual. The district super
intendent, C. F. Edwards will hold
the third quarterly conference next
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
parsonage. The young people will
give social at the church Friday
evening, March %, at 8 o'clock. A
temperance program will be rendered
after which coffee will be served. All
are welcome.
FIRST M. E.
Services 10 80 a. M, 500 p. m.
Sunday school II AS O. m.
Epworth League 700 p. m.
Morning subject, "The Open Door,
Evening subject, "The Sign Of the
Times"
Mid-week service Thursday nights.
Strangers in the city are cordially
invited to all services.
The pastors residence is 1929 Beck
er avenue. Funeral services, we'd
dings, christening of children, ETC.,
promptly and carefully cared for.
ttt
SALVATION ARMY
At Third street have meetings on
Tuesday at 500 p. m.
Thursday at 500 p. m.
Saturday at 500 p. m.
Sunday at II a. M, 400 and SOC
p. m.
Sunday school at 2 p. m.
Next Tuesday, the Goth Of March
great Salvation meeting at the Sal
walton Army at 500 p. NJ, when
Staff Captain Holstein Of Chicago
will preside. Several new Recruits
will be "sworn in" as soldiers. A
program will be given.
The admission will be 10 cents al
the door. Everybody welcome. Staff
Captain Holstein will preach in the
scandinavian langua.:
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BAPTIST CHURCH.
$50 a. NJ, Bible school.
l0:45 sermon by the pastor.
$3.50 p. M, Young Peoples meeting
1880 p. NJ, Missionary meeting
with an interesting program.
The Chinese missionaries, Rev. and
Mrs. Porteous will appear in Orien-
tai costumes.
An offering will be taken for the
famine sufferers in China.
Come, hear and help:
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LUTHERAN FREE
Lenten services Thursday even
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Hamon and
two children, Mildred and Robert.
after a visit with friends in Kerk-
hoven, were in Willmar Friday, en-
route for their home at Eden Valley,
Mimi. While in this city they were
guests Of Elmer Brogren. Mr.. Ha-
mon was formerly in the hotel bust
ness in Kerkhoven. ILL.,. z
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-29

Jones State convention unanimously
decided in favor Of the Barnwell cac-
ton. The expectation of everyone
was that such decision meant that
he influence of the Grace faction
would go to Blease. What effect.
therefore. this public announcement
by Mayor Grace will have on the
race for governor remains to be seen.
1t would seem to CARLY with il the
inference that Blease will get prec-
ious few of the Charleston votes.
But the most startling statement
contained in this newspaper is that
member of the Barnwell delegation
acts as a go-between for Bleasc and
the LIND tigers Of Charleston. shar-
ing with the States Chief Executive
the money collected from these illicit
whiskey dealers in Charleston Now
this is either true or it is untrue If
true it is a pretty serious Ch rye
against the governor. and SOM ming
should be done about it: if ur,rue
Common Sense should be held strict
ly to account for publishing such
statement An investigation Of this
matter should be made with a view
to ascertaining the truth. If Com
mon Sense or Mayor Grace has any
proof of such state of affairs they
would be doing a public duty by Civ
ing out the proof for such statement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-29

dered r her fate was under considera.
tion and what that fate was to be.
Hannibal. who had been examining
the window. returned to her side.
Miss Betty. II we could Just get
out OF this loft We could steal their
skin and row down to the river; 1
reckon they got Just the one boat:
the only way they could get to us
would be to swim out. and II they
done that We could pound 'em over
the head with the oars-the least 1T.
tie thing sinks you when you're In
the water" But this murderous fancy
of his failed to interest Betty.
Presently they heard Sherrod and
Bunker come up from the shore with
George. Slosson joined them and
the-o was a brief discussion, then an
interval OF silence, and the sound OF
voices again as the three white men
moved back across the field In the
direction OF the bayou. There sue
ceeded n period of utter stiffness.
both In the cabin and In the clear.
Ing, . somber hush that plunged Bet
V yet deeper In despair. Wild
thoughts assailed her. thoughts against
which she struggled with all the
strength 0 her will.
In that hour OF stress Hannibal was
sustained by his faith In the Judge.
lie saw his patrons powerful and
pictur ssque intelligence applied to
solving the mystery CT their disap-
pearauce from Belle Plain; 1t was In
ccacaivable that this could prove
Otherwise than disastrous to Mr.. Slos-
son. and he endeavored to share the
confidence he was feeling with Betty,
but there was something 80 forced
and unnatural In the girls voice and
manner when she discussed his con-
lectures that be quickly fell into an
awed silence. At last, and It must
have been some time afto, midnight.
troubled slumbers claimed him. No
moment Of forgetfulness came 10 Bet
~. She was waiting for what-she
did not know! The candle burnt low
or and lower and finally went out and
she was left In darkness. but again
she was conscious OF sounds from the
room below. At first II was only .
word or q sentence, then the guarded
speech became Q steady monotone
that ran deep into the night. Even
tuaily this ceased and Betty fsucisd
abe heard sobs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-29

II all, the goal and reward Tor wnicn
he struggled.
Betty the single word fell softly
from his lips. He stepped into the
room, closing the door as he did so.
The girls eyes were dilating with a
mute horror, for by some swift, in
tuitive process OF the mind, which
asked nothing OF the logic OF events,
but dealt only with conclusions, Muir
rell stood revealed as Nortons mur-
derer. Perhaps he read her thoughts.
but he had lived in his degenerate
ambitions until the common judg-
ments or the understanding OF them
nc longer existed for him. That Bet
ty had loved Norton seemed inconse-
quential even: II was a memory to
be swept away by the force OF his
greater passion. So he watched her
suilingly. but back OF the smile was
the menace OF unleashed impulse.
Cant you find some word OF well
come for me, Betty?" he asked at
length, still softly. still with some.
thing Of entreaty In his tone.
Then 1t was you-not Tom-who
had me brought here!" She could
have thanked God had 1t been Tom,
whose hate was not to be feared as
she feared this mans love.
"Tom-no!" and Murrell laughed
"You didn't think I'd give you up?
am standing with q halter about my
neck, and all for your sake-who'd
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-29
I1iE STINGER STCNG
Negroes Get in Mix-up Short Dis
tancc North of Town.

Friday afternoon William Sumter
negro living a few miles out of
town. swore out a warrant for the
arrest OF another negro, supposedly q
preacher, on the charge of assault
ana battery. The latter negro-W
W. Williams was the name he gave
aithough he said Saturday that
that was not his name-was arrested
ana lodged in Jail, but was later re-
leased upon his putting up a bond
of $50.
Williams claimed that Sumter
who had sworn out the warrant
trled 10 break into his house with a
gun and he had taken the gun from
him and driven him off. He later
stated that he had not hit Sumter, all
though Sumter had the blood and
bruises on his person, when he ap-
peared before the magistrate. to
show that someone had used him
ronghly Sumter was also arrested
by the deputy and lodged in Jail he
being unable to put up the required
pohd. Later. however, he was re-
leased by Magistrate Wells, As he was
the principal witness and prosecu-
tor in the case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-29
Il stayed In Memphis until five

Il stayed IN Memphis until five
o'clock this morning"
Damn your early hours!" roared
Murreu. What are you doing here?
suppose you've been showing that
dead face OF yours about the neigh.
borhood-why didn't you stay at Belle
Plain. since you couldn't keep away?"
II haven't been near Belle Plain; /
came here instead. How am I going
to meet people and answer ques-
tions?" His teeth were chattering
"Is 1t known she's missing? he
added.
Hicks raised the alarm the first
thing this morning, according to the
instructions Id given him."
"Yes?" gasped Ware. He was drip
ping from every pore and the sickly
color came and went on his unshaven
checks. Murrell dropped q heavy
hand on his shoulder.
"You haven't been at Belle Plain,
You say, but has any one seen you on
the road this morning?"
mo one. John," cried Ware, pant
ing between each word. There was q
moments pause and Ware spoke
again. What are they doing at Belle
Plain" be demanded in a whisper.
Murrell's lips curled.
Il understand there is talk of sui.
cidt," he said.
"Good!" cried Ware.
They are dragging the bayou down
below the house. It looks as though
you were going to reap the rewards
OF the excellent management you
have given her estate. They have
been trying to find you In Memphis,
90 the sooner you show yourself the
BETTER" he concluded significantly.
You are sure you have her safe.
John; no chance of discovery? For
Gods sake get her away from here
az soon az you can; it's an awful risk
you run!"
ITO BE CONTINUED
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-29

Miss Elizabeth W. Mclean. OF
sumter, is one Of the active and en-
terprising workers in the State
Teachers Association. She was pres
ident Of the Association Of Elemen-
tary Schols. She presided with dig
nifty and admirable grace at each of
the large meetings, and won the ap-
plause of her co-workers. Her pro-
gram was good and was carried
through without hitch.-Southern
School News.