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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-28

at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Osgood
Robertson to hold their seventh an
nual reunion. The meeting was ono
of the largest that the family has had
Relatives from four of the states in
New England were present. A boun.
tiful dinner was provided by the hos.
tess but not without the help of the
many lunch baskets which poured in
from every quarter.
After dinner business meeting was
held and the following officers were
chosen for the next year: President
H. G. Goodwin; vice president Mr.
Bertha Hope; secretary, Miss Minnie
D. Goodwin; treasurer, Mrs. Rose
Robertson. Committee on entertain-
ment, Mrs. Nettie Mower, Mrs MAJ
gle Goodwin, Clarence Robertson
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MADISON CENTRE

Mr. and Mrs. viii Hayden of Au-
gusta with their two children Lois
and Norman were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Hayden at their cot
tage last Sunday.
Robert Smith of the firm of Lord &
Taylor of New York. who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs George H.
Sparks at Lakewood foR the past two
weeks left for home last Friday. Mr..
and Mrs. Sparks who have spent the
season at the Lake depart for their
New York home next Wednesday.
They have made many friends while
here who regret their going
Mrs. May Turner of Blackwell Hill
was a caller at the home OF Miss Olive
Hayden last Sunday.
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CONCORD

Mrs. Freeman Corson who has been
at her parents the past week, to at
tend the teachers school at Scion. re-
turned to her home in West Athens,
Friday. accompanied by her brother,
Raymond Higgins He returned home
Saturday.
Mrs. Agnes Bean is at work for Mrs.
Roy Atwood during her illness.
Mrs. A. Swain entertained company
the last of the week.
Miss yalmont Trip Of North New
Portland is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Mile Berry.
p. A. Williams has sold his work
horses to George Flanders of North
Arson.
Mrs. Sydney Chase has been enter
tanning her brother Mr. Nevins OF N.
Arson.
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MERCER

George Blaisdell and family OF
Rome visited relatives in Mercer, Sun
day
Cora Wood who has been visiting
friends in, Mercer returned to her
home in Boston Friday.
Miss Jennie Gage who has been at
Charles Berry's, has returned home.
There was a light frost in some
places in this town last week.
The fire which was burning last
week in South Mercer has been en-
tirely stamped out greatly to the re-
lief of the people of this vicinity.
Allen Hilton and family took a trip
through Rome Sunday in their auto.
Ashman Ladd who carries the mail
on the route around Great Pond has
trip of about 85 miles every day,
leaving the mail at the camps and cot
tages around the lake. He has large
motor boat and carries passengers
and does all kinds of errands. He was
a caller in Mercer Sunday.
Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain was taken
to Somerset Hospital at Skowhegan
last Friday morning for serious
operation.
About fifty boys of all sizes and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-08-28
LONG POND

Mr.. and Mrs. Donot Vigue lost their
only child which died August 10, aged
five months.
Mrs. Eddie Marcou who has been
quite sick is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Fourier who
have been visiting her mother, sister
and brother in Leve, P. O., returned
home Tuesday.
Miss Mary Ann Paradis who was
at home for few days last week re-
turned to her work in Searsport, Pc
nobseot Park.
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P0MER,S SCHOOLHOUSE

Mrs. Angie Knox spent Saturday
night and Sunday at her aunt's Mrs.
John Knox.
John c. Bigelow of East Rochester,
y. H., is visiting at his daughters Mrs.
John Knox.
Fred Chapman has purchased nice
pair of oxen.
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]. L. Hackl. 915 Eighth St, Linool,
H. was recently cured of a bad 49,
of kidney trouble that started with
thankful in getting a cure of my k;a,
ney trouble by using Foley Kid1,rv
Pills" Try them yourself. For sa1a
by Sampson & Avore.
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.JACkMAN

Forrest Newton, game warden for
this vicinity is on the sick list at this
writing.
The Jackman baseball club went to
st. George August "a to play a game
of ball against the nine of that vii.
lage Several of the towns people
accompanied the boys.
E. A. Piper has a new Buick runa-
bout car.
A family reunion of the Holden's
was held at the home of Richard
Holden on Thursday night. All of the
brothers and sisters were present but
two. A very pleasant evening was
spent and much enjoyed by all.
DIR. Leavitt of Los Angeles, Cal,
has been the guest of DR.. and Mrs. J.
M. Boothby for few days of last
week
Ralph Gilbert returned from few
days visit with friends at Montreal
He will resume his work with the E
Gilbert Co, at Jackman Station.
Frank Haggans has been moving
his family into the house formerly oc-
cupied by r. A. Hughey. Mr.. Hughey
will make his home with them.
Paul, the little dog owned by Mr..
and Mrs H. E. Newton is 80 fond of
autoing that he watches every morn
ing for M. H. Moore to pass with the
heavy truck, so that he may ride to
Croker Pond road and back.
Miss Dolah Nadeau left Saturday
morning for Portland where she has
secured employment.
Misc Miidrad Npwton eYnpctS IN PD
to Portland for the winter.
Gertrude Moore is visiting at the
home of her niece Mrs. II. l.. Holden
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of Norridgewock visited at her daugh-
ter's Mrs James Fentiman's Sunday.
Miss Grace Mullen finished work at
|. II. Ellis last week.
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LAWRENCE has been tried from boyhood and has MADE GOOD
LAWRENCE stands protection and children we'll for
business
LAWRENCE third district Patanga and
Peters combined
The and who Lawrence his best friends.
LAWRENCE Clean honest, hard working hard thinking successful business
man..
Vote for the who beat Patangan
His
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for Progress

PETERS led his county delegation for TAFT at Bangor.
TAFT forced through the RECIPROCITY BILL
PETERS worked and voted for TAFT'S election
TAFT originated the measure aimed at Somerset farmers
Think it over.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
OLD SETTLERS WILL PICNIC
ON OLD COLUMBIA'S SITE
This Years Reunion Takes Place at
Spicer on Tuesday, June II.

The fifteenth Annual Re- Union of
the Kandiyohi County Old Settlers
Association will be held on the his
toric shores of Green Lake this year,
by invitation Of the Commercial Club
Of Spicer. The date fixed by the con-
stitution is the third Tuesday in June
which this year falls on the 18th.
AS the principal speakers Of the
day, the committee has secured the
lion. Gunnar B. Bj0rnson, Of Mime
ota, the editor statesman who made
a good record in the last House of
Representatives, and who as editor
Of the Minneota Mascot has achiev-
ed the honor Of being elected presi-
dent both of the Seventh District as
we'll as the Minnesota State Editor
ial Associations. There will be 9th
er interesting numbers on the pro-
gram. The exercises will be giver
in large tent that will accommo-
date everybody, and give all 6
chance to hear what is said. The
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

program committee meets at Will
mar tomorrow morning to work out
the details, which will be put in print
ed form and be sent out to all men,
bers.
1t is arranged that there will be
two ball games, one in the forenoon
and another in the afternoon. A pro-
gram of contests and races will also
be arranged. Dinner will be served
free to all members of the Old Set
tiers Association. All who have liv-
ed 80 years or more in the county,
Tor their children) are eligible to
membership.
William Olson Of Spicer is this
years president Of the Old Settlers
Association and A. 0. Forsberg of
Willmar is secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
Entertained Friends.

Miss Gena Berg was a charming hos
tess to dinner party given at her home
on East Trott avenue last Wednesday
evening. An elaborate dinner was SER
we'd, comprised of five courses. The dec
orations were in pink. From the cell
ing to the sides of the table were grace
fully draped and each side caught, with
a profusion of apple blossoms. Lighted
candles, pink carnations and attractive
place cards adorned the tables on which
covers were laid for twenty-four. The
remainder of the evening hours were
spent in guessing contests in which
prizes were awarded, also other pleas
ing diversions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

IN q fast game excepting the 18th In
ning) Belgrade defeated Willmar last
Sunday, to !. The Willmar inield
had an off inning in the seventh. Run
ming, who has been hired for the sea
son by Belgrade, allowed only four hits.
joe Holmberg made two two-baggers
OF him and Fritz Carlson made two
Willmar's score came in the fifth. Joe
Holmberg connected for two-bagger
reached third on Gordhamers sacrifice
to short and scored on the juggling OF
w. Holmberg's gfounder by the short
stop. Thirteen Willmar men struck
out. Six Belgrade batters were struck
out. H. Borgerding connected for three
hits, and G. Hess made two hits out OF
three times at bat =.
Sacred Heart, which is said to be
cleaning up everything on the Milwau.
kee. play here on Decoration Day. The
! game will be called at $3.50. The ath.
letic park has lately been enclosed ani
equipped with grand stand and bleach
| ers. .%uH j..
The Great Northern team of Mime.
apolis play here next Sunday. With
Croyle and Lamb in the lineup the game
| ought to be an interesting one.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
A Great Newspaper issue.

The Duluth Herald, Minnesota: 8
greatest daily, issued an 82-page illus
trated edition last Monday entitled,
Duluth, the City Of Industry" More
than ESQ large halftone pictures tod
the story of Duluth's marvellous devel-
opment, as well as showing progress
made in agricultural lines and ranSe
towns tributary to Duluth. The put"
fishing Of this great paper was Il stl :
pendous undertaking, SO well managed
that the city will get the maximum
benefit Of the publicity it carried. TIE
Duluth Herald is the newspaper thai
DOES things in Duluth.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
STANDARDIZATION,

A marriage ceremony which escaped
the notice Of our reporter was that Of
Miss Rose Sluka, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sluka of Roseland to Mr..
Fred Vickstrom, which occurred May 6
at 1 p. M, Father McDevitt officiating.
The bride was beautifully attired in a
lace gown over white messaline and
carried white carnations. The bridal
couple was attended by the brides Sis
ter, Miss Jose Sluka and Louis Stuhr.
At 3 o'clock wedding dinner was serv-
ed to number of relatives and imme-
uiate friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Vickstronl,
who have been visiting at the brides
home, left yesterday for the Pacific
coast and will be at home to their many
friends at Minneapolis after Sept. 1st.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
Had q Close Call.

What might have been a fatal acct
dent occurred in the railroad yard a
short distance east of the crossing Fri
day evening. AS the evening passenger
came in, the engineer leaning out OF
the window saw form supposedly ~
ing on the track. He was powerless tC
stop the train at once so proceeded
Going back with his torch he found the
man unhurt but almost within fraction
Of an inch to the rail. He was intOxi.
Gated of course and unknown here
-Renville Star FARMER.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
#GUsTAvR HoN0Rs JOHN LIxD
IN --: % &.
ae IL Appointed Commander Of Royal
81 :, Order by Swedish Ruler.

was made at dinner
at the Odin Club last night given by c.
a.. Smith, Swedish consul for the North
west, that John Lind had been made
commander Of the Royal Order Of Vasa
by King Gustave Of Sweden. The in
sigma conferred upon him is a decora.
ton highly valued in Sweden.
: The announcement was g. complete
surprise to all the guests. Following
the dinner Mr.. Smith gave an address,
especially directing his remarks at Mr.
Lind. He told of the interest Of the
king of Sweden in the progress of his
former subjects in the United States
and then announced that he had been
delegated to confer the kings honor up
on Mr.. Lind. Others who spoke were
Governor Eberhart, Judge Andrew Holt
Prof. A. A. Stomberg and Thomas J.
Skellet.- Tribune May q.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

Martin e. Tew, of the Copper Greek
Mining Company, is back again to Will
mar, and has been visiting local stock
holders during the past week. On his
trip he met with a painful accident,
the right index finger having been
damned in the door of a. sleeping car on
the Great Northern. Martin speaks very
hopefully of the future Of the mine
which is now producing steadily on a
small scale, thus greatly assisting In
the DEVELOPMENT Of the property.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
To the Public.

The First M. E. church will celebrate
the opening Of their new Church par
lors" with Il basket social Thursday
evening, June S, 1913. Everybody is COR
daily invited to come and enjoy them
selves, and see the change from the
old water hole to the nice rooms just
finished. See announcement next week
Coffee will be served extra (free) for
those who wish it at the basket social
First M. E. church Thursday evening,
June 5.
Remember the basket social at First
M. E. church Thursday night, June 9TH
is for everybody.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS!

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS!
All owners Of dogs will please comply
with Ordinance No. SO, on file In the Of
fee of the City Clerk.
Said Ordinance provides that any per-
son claiming ownership to a dog, must
take out a license for same, on or before
June LIST, 1913. License tags can be
procured at the Chief Of Police office
at the City Hall from 900 to 1000 a.
m, and from 400 to 500 p. m. or at the
City Clerks Office, City Hall.
All dogs found running at large with
out license tag will be disposed OF az
provided for In Ordinance No. so.
ALFRED 9lLBERTSON,
st Chief Of Police.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
W. G. T. q. HOLDS CONVENTION.
District Gold Medal Contest at Apple
tQu-NaW Q6lcera Electad.

ton-New OmcerS Elected.
Appleton MIMI, May 26-The twen-
ty-fifth annual convention Of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance union Of the
eighth district was held at Appleton last
week. Delegates came from Benson, At
water, Willmar and Montevideo. A gold
medal contest was neld with the follow
ing contestants: Mrs. Alice Mcintyre,
Mrs. M. Craswell Of Willmar, Miss Alma
Borne Of Rosewood, Miss Carrie Boese
of Atwater, Mrs. S. E. Severance and
Mrs. Eckenbeck Of Appleton. The med
al was awarded to Mrs. Eckenbeck. The
following were elected officers of the
district union for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Caren Knutson Of APP
pleton; vice president, Mrs. Matthews
of Benson; secretary, Msis Wilson of
Atwater; treasurer, Mrs. Rodlun of
Willmar.- Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
Tax-Pay1ng Week.

This is the last week for paying the
first half of real estate taxes. Treas
urer Nelson said there was still about
$4,000 unpaid at the beginning Of the
week, largely owing to the rainy wealth
er and bad condition of the roads. The
balance of the week will see good rush
Of taxpayers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
An Operation Of the Jaw.

Arthur Berglund, the well known
Harrison boy, is seen about Willmar
streets this week with his head all
bandaged. An operation was performed
by DR.. Frost on Berglund's jaw on left
side and was necessary by an infection
resulting from an liberated tooth. His
mother, Mrs. Peter Berglund, who was
here during her sons operation, re-
turned Saturday. During their stay in
this city they were entertained at the
home Of John Larson and family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
Glass Covered Gardens,

The editor enjoyed a visit at Elm
hurst, John Alstrom's truck farm at
Green Lake, last Saturday. Johns big
glass house is now yielding big crops
Of ripe tomatoes and cucumbers. Dur
ing the winter he was shipping lettuce
and other green's to the big markets.
Mr.. Alstrom is SO we'll pleased with the
results that he is planning to extend his
glass covered gardens and devote his
whole attention to them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
WHITEFIELD SCHOOL
District No. e5, "sunnyside School,
Holds Graduation Exercises
This Evening. .

Four pupils graduate tonight fl rom
the Sunnyside school in the Township
of Whitefeld of which the Misses Faith
Schnur and Julia Seipel are the teachers.
The pupils who have finished the course
are the following: Alice Phiefer Jehn
Phiefer, Clarence Bangtson and Edward
Brandelius. The program tonight an
cludes an address by Supt. G. A. Foster
of the Willmar schools. The diplomas
will be presented by Co. Supt. w. j..
Frederickson. ;
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
Lewis johnson ID OIL Inspector.

Gov. A. o. Eberhart last week ap-
pointed Lewis Johnson as oil inspector
for Kandiyohi county to succeed Isaac
Nordstrom, who held the job during the
present governors first term The du-
ties Of the office are not very exacting
and it is said to yield something over
$500 per year. The Governor made a
deserving appointment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
Z (First publication May 2S-4)
Citation for Hearing on F1nal Account
and for Distribution. ~

THU AYE 040tG1OU61Ous
Estate Of Johanna M. Johnson.
State Of Minnesota, County Of Kandi-
yohi, In Probate Court. ~.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Johanna
M. johnson, Decedent:
p, The State Of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the final account and dis
tribution of the estate Of said decedent:
The representative Of the above named
decedent, having filed in this Court his:
final account of the administration Of
the, estate Of said decedent,. together
with his petition praying for the adjust
ment and allowance Of said final account
and for distribution Of the residue of
said estate to the persons thereunto en-
OF YOU, are hereby cited and required
to show cause. if any, you have, before
this Court at the Probate Court Rooms
mar in the County. Of Kandiyohi, State
Of Minnesota, on the 23rd day Of June,
1913, at 2 o'clock p. m, why said petit
ton should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge Of said Court, and
the Seal of said Court, this 26th day Of
May, 1913.
COURT sEAL) T. O. GILBERT,
Probate Judge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

Miss Minnie Berg was hostess at q
party given, in compliment to her class
mates, the Normal girls, and teachers
at her home on Trott Ave. last Satur-
day evening and served delicious
spread which was followed by pastimes
and social amenities. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

Mrs. H. B. Lidstone of Wahpeton Is
here for an extended visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Ramsett. Dur
ing the first part of June the Ramsett
family will move to their summer home
at Crescent Beach.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

The Misses Elphie and Lillian Nelson
of Arctander are the guests at the home
Of their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
G. A. Erickson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28
LOCAL BREVl'TlES

Arthur Larson has returned from his
trip to Hot Springs, Ark.
Mrs. A. l.. Smith and son James, left
today for st. Paul for a short visit.
Mrs. J. J. Barrett returned yesterday
from her visit with her parents at Shell
don, Ia.
Granite halls were Willmar visitors
yesterday.
liver Reigstad, Rt. 2, Pennoclx sends
us the correct solution of last weeks
historical puzzle, ''Wyoming."
A large number Of Royal Neighbors
from this city were in attendance at
the District meeting at Atwater last
Friday.
Mary Blomqu1st returned to her home
at Ironwood, Mich, yesterday, after
spending the past year with friends in
this city.
Mrs. J. S. Nelson returned to her
home at Minneapolis yesterday, after
pleasant three weeks visit at the home
of her son, Samuel Nelson and family.
Miss Nora Sheppard returned yester-
day from an over Sunday visit with
friends in Murdoch. Her friend, Miss
Mary Commerford accompanied her for
days visit.
Mrs. Chas Redeem will leave this
week for Waterville and from there
she goes to the state of Michigan, 20
spend the summer months at her par
entail home.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the First
| NJ. E. church will meet with Mrs. w. E.
Somerville, 302 18TH street S. Wednes-
day afternoon, June 4th. Everyone is
cordially invited
Mrs. M. M. Bailey and sister, Miss
Edith Westerberg left yesterday for
Minneapolis for two weeks visit with
| their sisters, the Mesdames Osteboe and
Hagner and brother, Ernest Westerberg
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

On Decoration Day, May 80, Sacred
Heart and Willmar base ball teams will
be the attraction at the local grounds.
Both are good teams and 1t is hoped
that a large attendance will be present.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

Mrs. c. E. Hornbeck Of Superior, Wis,
arrived the latter part of the week for
a visit with friends in this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

R, w. Faley and family move out 70
their summer home at Green Lake this
week, which they have rented from Mrs.
Minnie Larson for the summer months.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

A number of Willmar ladies of the
w. c. T. U. were in attendance at the
convention held at Appleton last Thurs
day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-05-28

G. A. Erickson returned to his home
Friday, after a few days business trip
to Glenwood and Alexandria.