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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
PRESIDENT PEAK
Will Be HERE
Also Insurance Commissioner
Preus, Secretary Everett and
Other Insurance Experts.

The annual convention of the az
ents In Minnesota of the Central Life
Assurance Society of Des Moines, L.,
will be held at Willmar and Green
Lake on Friday and Saturday of this
week. The attendance this year
promises to be larger than in former
years. At the previous outings here,
the participants have been disappoint-
ed by reason of the President of the
Association, Mr.. Geo. B. Peak of Des
Moines being unable to attend. This
year not only Mr.. Peak, but also Mr..
H. G. Everett, the general secretary,
will attend.
The agents will meet at Willmar at
300 p. M, and will be taken on q
ride about the city and to Green Lake.
The business session will take place
at three o'clock when President NJ.
w. Converse will preside. Anton
Bake will bid the agents welcome
Then new officers will be elected and
there will be addresses by President
Geo. B. Peak and Secretary H. G.
Everett. At 1880 there will be ban
quet at Tepeetonka Hotel.
On Saturday morning the agents
will convene for professional talks,
and each will report conditions exist
ing in his territory.
Saturday afternoon there will be
general discussion followed by a good
time on the lake. The convention
will close with banquet at the Inter-
lachen Hotel Saturday evening when
addresses will be made by State In
surance Commissioner J. A. o. Preus,
President Peak, Secretary H. G. Ever
EFT, Judge Gilbert of Willmar Com
mercial Club, and others. Mr.. J. F.
Branton, State Agent, is building up
an efficient force of agents in Mime
sofa, and the annual outing at Green
Lake is looked forward to as the
great event Of the year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Capt. Rice in England.

Gov. A. E. Rice had a postal card
from his son, Capt. Cushman Rice re-
Gently, dated at the Isle of Man. The
captain made this excursion from
England on the "Viking," the Isle of
Mans Steam Packet Co.'s vessel that
later was sold to group of American
financiers in order that they might
come back from England when the
regular liner service was interrupted
by the war, and the picture of the ves-
sci is on the card. Capt. Rice is now
in England, no doubt much interested
in the developments Of the war. His
trip there was made in company with
some gentlemen interested in the
purchase of machinery for a sugar
mill in Cuba, and have visited Preston
and Belfast for that purpose. The
breaking out of hostilities may delay
their plans.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Farm Club Exhibits.

The County Fair board has decided
to give special prizes for Farm Club
exhibits at the coming fair. An at
tempt was made to interest the max
ing Of town exhibits but this did not
work out because OF lack of organi-
zation for the purpose in the different
townships. Some of the Farm Clubs
made the suggestion that they be CIV
en- the chance to exhibit and the idea
was gladly accepted by the board.
The full details will be given in the
premium book now being printed. The
prizes will be SIS, $40 and IS for every
such exhibit that makes a reasonable
score. We hope that every farm club
in the county will make an effort to
make an exhibit and win the distinc.
ton Of carrying off the honors.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
One of Gov. Hanna's Party.

Ole Johnson of Aneta, N. D., was in
Willmar Monday visiting with his old
friend, S. S. Glarum. Mr.. johnson
was enroute from Norway and Eu-
rope. He was one of Gov. Hanna's
party which visited Norway and re-
presented North Dakota at the centen.
nial celebration. Mr.. Johnson came
originally from the same part of Nor.
way as Mr.. Glarum and now brought
greetings from the latter's brother
brother-at-law and other relatives
whom he left in the best of health
Mr.. Johnson also visited Sweden, Den
mark, Germany and other European
countries.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Editors to Meet at Alexandria.


The outing of the Seventh District
Editorial Association takes place at
Alexandria on Friday and Saturday
of next week, Aug. 81 and %. A good
time is assured and every pencil
pusher in these parts should plan to
be present. On Friday evening at
1880 o'clock the delegates and visit
ors will be given an auto tour about
the lakes, for which Alexandria is
noted, and an informal reception will
take place on the return. Saturday
morning there will be a shop talk ses.
sion at the Commercial Club rooms,
and at noon a "Fish Fry" dinner at
one Of the nearby lakes. No publisher
in this part of Minnesota can afford
to miss this gathering.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
DECLARES BELC|ANS
WERE PUT TO FLIGHT
German Emperor Says Forces
at uege Were About Equal
Numerically.

Berlin, (via Copenhagen Aug. 10.
to London, Aug. 12.-Emperor Will
lam received James w. Gerard, the
American ambassador, in the palace
garden and conversed with him at
length. The emperor appeared to be
in serious mood, but confident. He
spoke of the capture of Liege, where
he said the German and Belgian
troops were about equal numerically.
The Belgians, he added, were behind
Notifications, but the Germans
charged with bayonets and destroyed
everything. The Belgians were put
to flight, abandoning arms in great
numbers, he declared.
The Lokal Anzeiger, in an article
dealing with one German victory at
Muelhausen, Alsace, says:
"The silence of the western frontier
following the brief but swift entry of
small forces of French into Altkirch
has been broken by the news OF our
first battle at Muelhausen, the Weis-
senburg of 1914.
But this fight was much more i'm
portant than was that of Weissenburg
in 1870 (when the Germans won their
first important battle of the Franco
Prussian war; considering the num-
Der of combatants engaged.
French Had Three Divisions.
I'VE understand the French had
three divisions Of about $4,000 men.
Two divisions belonged to the Sew
enth army corps and also contained a
portion Of the Bensacon corps, whose
members are among the elite of the
French army. We do not know the
extent Of the artillery and cavalry en-
gagged, but we believe that the French
in Muelhausen have now a new idea
of the value of Krupp guns.
Naturally the French would have
fortified the positions at Muelhausen
with earthworks, but an army like
the German army, which takes fort
resses by assault, would find them
selves little troubled by such OBJ
stacles."
The German and British govern
ments have requested the American
embassy to intervene with the pur
pose of fixing a time for the mer
chantmen Of the two countries to qui,
CONTINUED on Page g.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Pastor and Wife Welcomed,

TdSIOC dUO WIG VSVICOunCOs
A reception was rendered the new
pastor, Rev. D. A. Knock and wife at
the Scandinavian Lutheran church
Tuesday evening. There was an at
tendance of about 13O and it proved a
very pleasant occasion to all. Rev. E..
Nelson, pastor of the Swedish Luther
an congregations at Alcester and Un-
ion Creek, who was classmate of
Rev Knock for three years at Angus
tana seminary, Rock Island, ILL.,, gave
an appropriate address, and Rev. F.
Meske, pastor of the local German
Lutheran church, welcomed Rev.
Knock and wife on behalf of the Ak
ron churches and people. There was
singing by the assembly and a nice
social time. Refreshments were serv-
ed by the ladies Of the church-Ak-
ron Qa.) Register-Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Birthday Party.

A large number Of relatives and
friends were entertained at the A. O..
Quale home Sunday afternoon, when
Stella Quale and Hazel and 1rwyn
Elkjer celebrated their tenth, fifth and
first birthdays, respectively.
At six o'clock a delicious supper
was served the guests at two tables.
The little folks occupied low table
decorated in pink and white at which
the birthday cakes lighted with can
dies served as the centerpieces.
Miss Olga Quale was assisted with
the serving by Miss Mae Osmundson
and Miss Edna TallaksOn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Lars Halvorson and family re.
returned Saturday from q five hun
dred mile motor trip to st. Paul, AL
bert Lea and most all the smaller CT
ties of the southeastern part of the
state, at some of which they visited
with relatives. Lars says that the
soil in that section does not come VI
to Kandiyohi County. The farms arr
mostly run by tenants, and on thos.
places the buildings are usually IL
poor condition. Once in a while on,
will run into q fine homestead will
good buildings. State roads are beinl
worked here and there which some
times made motoring bad.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
EVERYBODY PLEASED
WITH BIG CONCERT
College Boys From Decorah
were Greeted By Crowded
/. Auditorium.


Concert Band last Sunday afternoon
at Assembly Park was thoroly en-
joyed by crowd that packed the
auditorium. The playing was very
good and evoked much applause and
enthusiasm. which does not always
happen In Scandinavian audience
even when it is pleased. The open
ing overture was "The Mill on the
Cliff by Reissiger. The sextette
from s'Lucia," by Donizetti was
played by request and was encored
by lively march. "Valse CAPRICE.
by Rubenstein was the crowning num-
Der Of the first part, and the audience
was quite carried aw.y with the mas
tcrly Interpretation of the difficult
passages in this composition.
The second part consisted of vocal
selections, the chorus consisting of
forty-nve members of the band, Thew
sang Mar Fjord sne Blaaner". and
Last Might" by Kjerulf, the latter
selection consisting of a solo by Ing
OH A. Grindeland, accompanied by the
chorus; As an encore "Old Kentucky
Home was given. A humorous selec-
ton "Brumbasken Bomba," demand
ed an encore, and this was given in
"Karinga med Stafven."
The third part of the program was
opened by request with Hungarian
Rhapsodie No. by Liszt, the weird
passages OF which were very effec-
lively rendered. The "Taunhauser"
Overture by Wagner was followed bv
shubert's Serenade sung by the Choir
US to the accompaniment of the ma.
nlmba: The descriptive composition
The Hunt in the Black Forest" with
Its birds OF the woods, bells in the
tower, galloping horses, anvil chorus
at the blacksmithy, bugles, bayine
dogs, shooting and final cheers was
given Justify and well. Finally the
audience stood while the "Star Spang.
LED Banner" was played by six trum.
pets to the accompaniment of nation.
al airs by the band. It was an ami
mated scene as the large crowd left
the he hs9lAI b, f1lltng the park, and the hun,
dred of-autos began making their way
out. Everyone was pleased and felt
that they had spent the afternoon in
manner thoroly worth while.
And the band boys were pleased
also, and declared that it was one o1
the best concerts on their trip. After
paying all their expenses they cleared
about $500. They arrived, sixty-five
strong, on special train from Granite
Falls and were entertained by Synod
church families while here. In thu
evening lunch was served to the bant
at Thorpes cottage at Eagle Lake
The special train left for Grant.
Falls with the band at $3.50 p. m
Many people came from a distanc,
to attend the concert. Auto partie,
from Benson, Crow River, Belgrad'
and other points were here.
The band was accompanied by Prof
&c. K. Preus, President Of Luther Coll
ege, Prof. and Mrs. o. Tingelstad, an
Mrs. Carlo A. Sperati, wife of the Di
rector. Prof. Tingelstad is the man
lager of the tour. President Preu
was entertained while here by Rev
J. N. Andersen at the parsonage. TIL
band attended forenoon services a
the Synod church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Paris, Aug. 12.-The French troops
along the entire front are in contact
with the Germans. At Mangiennes,
north Of Verdun, the Germans attack.
ed the French on Monday evening.
The French. reinforced by reserves,
then took the offensive and repulsed
the Germans with considerable losses.
A German battery was destroyed by
the French artillery fire and another
was captured with three Gatling guns
and ammunition.
A regiment of German cavalry suf-
fered seriously.
Near Moncel a German battalion
with artillery was repulsed. The Ger
man losses are said to have been
heavy.
The village of Lagarde, in German
territory, was taken by the French at
the point Of the bayonet.
German forces appeared at Longwy
and demanded the surrender of the
town, which was refused.
There has been no undue excite
ment In Paris over the reported losses
or victories to French arms. There
have been painful scenes, however,
around the ministry of war on the
news Of engagements. Great crowds
Of relatives of soldiers have been
seeking names of those killed OF
wounded. No lists have been publish
cd.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
AMUSEM TENTS,

J. Warren Kerrigan in "As Fate
Willed," at Dreamland Friday, Aug.
14th.
The second installment of "The
Perils of Pauline" at the Majestic
theatre next Monday, Aug. II.
The Willmar base ball club will
journey to Marshall Sunday for ser.
les Of games to be played with that
team on Sunday and Monday. Mar:
shall has a very fast team and the
games ought to be very interesting.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Social and Golden Weddinu.

The sewing society of the Salem
church will meet on the goth Of Au-
gust at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
NJ. Sundberg, four miles east of
Kerkhoven. Rev. A. J. Ostling and
other people of Willmar will be pres
ent. The social will be turned into
an anniversary celebration in honor
of the golden jubilee of the wedding
day of the hosts which occurs on that
day. Anton Sundberg of this place
is a son of these worthy old people.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Lawn Social,

A social will be given by the Young
Peoples Society of the Bethel church
next Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, on
the lawn adjoining the church. Cof-
fee, ice cream and cake will be serv-
ed. An open air concert will be given
during the evening. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to everybody.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
First M, e. Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid of the First M. e.
church will meet at the church par
lors, Wednesday afternoon, August 10.
Lunch will be served by Mrs. B. T.,
Higgins and Mrs. H. B. Monesmith
Apron sale will also be conducted. Ev'
erybody welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

all? Owing to the fact that the sys-
tenn in use now at Willmar has been
discarded nearly everywhere, it is
problematical whether much can be
realized from the old motors. It is
the city plant that is making the
change in order to modernize and ex-
tend its plant, and should expect to
take care Of the cost involved in the
change Of equipment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Nelson and
Mabelle, Amy and Harry Nelson, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil P. Johnson and
son, Lowell autoed down to Litch-
field Sunday for a visit at Prof. o. A.
Olson's home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Leave Norway TODAY.

The G. o. Sand family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam A. Rasmussen are known
to have engaged berths in the Nor
wegian liner Kristianiafjord, which
leaves Bergen today, three days earli-
er than it was booked to leave earli-
er in the season. It is thought that
the Alviks, Rev. I. A. Johanson and
other Kandiyohi County folks will
come home on the same boat,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
WOMAN ABOARD
STEAMER MAURITANIA
Mrs. Carl A. Dahlheim on Board Lin
er Which Chased Into Halifax
Aarbor.

G. A. Dahlheim received a telegram
Thursday from Halifax, N. S., that his
wife had returned across the ocean on
the Mauretania, the speediest of the
Cunard steamers. The steamer left
Liverpool Aug. I, before war was de-
clared, bound for New York. The
ships commander was made aware of
warlike developments by wireless,
and at top speed and lights darkened
at night the vessel made for the near
est British port, Halifax. She eluded
the German cruisers and during the
last part of the trip had the protec-
ton Of the English Cruiser Essex.
Mrs. Dahlheim left Halifax Monday
and is expected to arrive at Willmar
tonight or tomorrow.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Mrs. J. H. Styles, the Misses El-
sic and Florence Styles and Master
Harold Styles returned Sunday after
a months stay with a brother and un.
Gle in Butte, Mont.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Nicholson and
daughter, Elenora, Olina Otos, and
John Olson of Estevan, Canada, spent
Monday afternoon at the Andrew Rail-
son home, north of the city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
w. e. r. u.

The w. G. T. u. meets at the home
of Mrs. J. B. Boyd, 308 7th St. No.
next Tuesday at three o'clock p. m.,
to discuss the plans of work for the
coming year. We want response to
roll call, with current events, any lit
tie item of interest from each one.
Come and have a good time. All
ladies welcome. Secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Mrs. FERN and children left for
their home at Minneapolis after q
couple of weeks visit with Mrs.
FERNS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gustaf
Blomgren at Svea.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Styles, Jr.
left Monday for Kirksville, Mo-, for a
visit at Mrs. Styles parental home
before going to Los Angeles, Calf
where Mr.. Styles will finish his
course in osteopathy. He expects tc
locate for practice in California.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
THANKSGIVING DAY IN WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA
Annual Corn and Alfalfa Exposition
at Benson November 26, ~ and
%. Five Thousand Dollars
In Prizes. Choose Ex-
hihifa Nous

All West Central Minnesota will
give thanks for the blessings al
ready enjoyed and lay plans to get
more of them at the Corn and Alfalfa
Exposition to be held at Benson,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov
ember 26, 27 and %, 1914.
These are the dates selected for the
big event. It is not a coincidence
that the exposition will be opened on
Thanksgiving Day. It was carefully
thought out. The spirit of the great
crusading movement that has hold
on the people of the section includes
an appreciation of the good things at
hand. Therefore, it was thought pro-
per to show this appreciation in big
way on the Nations turkey Day."
Thursday will also be "Swift Coun.
ty Home Coming Day." The program
will impress upon people the need of
more thankfulness, hope and brother
ly love. It is planned to have great
barbecue of several steers, roasted
whole, and served free to the multi.
tude.
Morning, afternoon and evening of
each Of the three days will be filled
with strong features. Speakers and
entertainers Of local, state and nation
wide repute are being secured. There
will be information, inspiration and
fun for all ages and classes. The
complete program will not be ready
for several weeks but those in charge
are working to make it the best ever
Some $4,000 ears Of corn were ex
hibited last year. This year it is hoped
to double this mammoth exhibit. An
ideal display space has been secured
People from all parts of this and sur
rounding states will come to look
over this product of West Central
Minnesota. The show will be mon
ster advertisement for individuals
counties, district and state.
Over five thousand dollars in mon
ey, machinery, etc., will be offered anG
won. There will be hundreds of priz
es. Every corn and alfalfa grower ir
West Central Minnesota will have {
chance to win something worth while
In talking about the exhibit plans
Secretary Harrison Of the West Cen
trail Minnesota Development Associa
tion said:
1--WE are not only going to offer :
magnificent lot of general premium.
for corn and alfalfa, open to any one
living in these counties but we expec
to have people in each county offel
special county prizes. In this wa!
there will be keen local interest ant
competition and everyone will have :
chance to win something"
| "Now is the time for farmers t.
begin examining their crops for priz'
winning samples. Farmers, go owe
your fields NOW, pick out good corn
mark it and when it is ripe gather i
with your other seed corn. There viii
be rich prizes for all varieties of :orl
in single, ten, thirty and one hunGre
and twenty ear lots. You have
chance to win a silo or Holstein 51l
or some machine or money or all Q
these. It's up to you to help yourse1
and help make this the big3 ,st cyi
show ever put on any where. AZ
your county agent and your friend
for help in making selection and n
pairing for exhibit. For any addition
al information and premium lis
when it is published, write to M.
Harrison, Morris, Minn."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

NO contract has been let for the
erection of the new Salvation Army
Hall, but it is understood that it is to
be erected this fall.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Ice Cream Social.

An ice cream social will be held on
Thursday evening, Aug. 1s, at the J.
E. johnson place in Lake Lillian, for
the benefit of the Christine Swedish
Lutheran church. Everybody vel.
come.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Peterson captured after q hard run.
Had the ball fell safe he would have
scored, as Lamb singled with two
down.
Buck Johnson came awful close to
spearing that drive of Juntilla's that
went for a home run. He gave an
awful big leap and was Just able to
touch 1t with his glove.
Willmar came close to duplicating
their wonderful finish Of the previous
week, in the ninth inning. Only a
wonderful throw from center field cut
ting OF Lamb at the plate, prevented
the locals from tying the score.