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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
HALF MILLION CONTRACT LET

Northern Pacific to Enlarge st. Paul
Shop Plant.
The Northern Pacific railroad has
let the contract for its new M1ssis-
sippi street shops at St. Paul at 4
price said to be near 100000.
Work will be started within few
days and it is estimated that all the
buildings will be ready for use by
May of next year.
There will be a roundhouse, ma
chine shops, coal sheds, paint and re-
pair shops and other buildings, fifteen
or sixteen in all.
Grading is under way. AS soon as
the foundation can be set construc-
ton work will begin.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Old Indian Scout Dead.

Jesse V. Branham, the old Meeker
county citizen, who was noted
scout in the troubles with the Indians
in Meeker county, is dead at his home
at Fargo, at age of II. Mr.. A. H.
Sperry, of this city, a former compan.
ion-at-arms, will be one Of the pail
bearers at the funeral, which occurs
at Lftchfield tomorrow at two o'clock
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Where to Sing.

II will sing something restful to you.
DEAR" said lady to her morose hus-
band. "Shall I sing Far. Far AwayT >
II wish you would was the bitter
reply. 1T would save the trouble Of
apologizing to the neighbors."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

The War on Hog Cholera.
County Agent Poe is one of the
busiest men in the county. He has
constant calls for help to combat hog
been inoculated the past weeks and
$1,000 worth of serum used. The
State Veterinarian is coming up soon
to put in some work in the county.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Quite q Success.

Wife Of the Professor-Charles. here
Is a telegram-an explosion in your
laboratory and the place wrecked.
Professor - Thank goodness! Then
that experiment was a success after
au-NeW York Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Biq Street Talk Saturday.

Quincy Lee Morrow, an orator Of
rational reputation, will speak on the
street at Carlson's corner next Satur-
day evening from the Prohibition
State Committees big auto, and his
talk will be illustrated with sixty ster-
eopticon slides. The address begins
at $3.50.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
PREUS PLURALITY REDUCED

Rines Makes Gain Of Thirty-five In
Ramsey County Recount.
Henry Rines made net gain OF
thirty-five votes over J. A. o. Preus
IN the recount Of Ramsey county on
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
B r | e F s.

q n ] & 7 D.
Schools of Willmar open August
31st.
Good roads-joy riding-oil men
happy.
Some change in temperature over
Sunday.
Better begin to plan for the big
County Fair.
Read Strite's Tractor ad. Be on
hand next Tuesday.
Nelson & Difendorf's new cloth
ing store opens Saturday.
Prof. Wentsel is around getting
acquainted with the farmers.
Contractor Downs expects to have
the race track ready in a week.
The crowds waiting to get evening
papers reflect the public interest taxi
en- in the war news.
PROF. Gustavus Johnson lost his
coat from an auto in town. Finder
bring to this office.
| Gardener Jepson has the railroad
park looking at it's best. He has the
| Tribune's thanks for bouquet of
sweet peas.
The old Lake Ripley House at
I:itchfield burned Saturday. It was
built in 1869, had sheltered Senator
Sumner of Massachusetts and was the
scene of one murder.
The 25-foot flag at railroad park
was raised the first time since dedi-
cation at half mast in the honor of
the late Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The
city hall and federal buildings flags
we're also at half mast.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Haberdashery and Tailor Shop.
Henry G. Albrecht has leased the
front room of the new Claude Beck
with bath house building and will op-
en- tailor shop and haberdashery
there to be known as "Albrecht's
Style Shop, as soon as building is
completed. He has leased the loca-
ton for three years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Tuesday, August 18th

the contest for the Republican nomi-
nation for state auditor. This, added
to the gain of ninety made in six
other counties, brings the Preus plur-
atty down to 932. The recount will
be continued, Hennepin county being
one of the next on the list.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Peter and John A. Skoglund of
Lake Andrew were in the city today.
Peter is back on the farm on the beau
tiful shore of Lake Florida after sew
eral years residence at New London.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
M. Nelson, Decedent.

M. Nelson, Decedent.
Letters of Administration this day
having been granted to J. Emil Mel
son and it appearing by the affidavit
OF said representative that there are
no debts of said decedent:
It Is Ordered, That the time within
which all creditors of the above nam
ed, decedent may present claims
against his estate in this Court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to
three months from and after the date
hereof; and that Monday, the 18th
day of November, 1914, at 2 o'clock
p. M, in the Probate Court Rooms at
the Court House at Willmar in said
County, be, and the same hereby is,
fixed and appointed as the time and
place for hearing upon and the ex-
animation, adjustment and allowance
of such claims as shall be presented
! within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Will
mar Tribune as provided by law.
Dated August 9Th, 1914.
(SEAL) T. o. GILBERT,
Judge of Probate.
CHARLES JOHNSON,
Attorney, Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Simons Will Build,

Martin Simons is moving off the
old residence on corner Of Litchfield
and First, occupied by the Qvams,
which will be placed on a lot on An
thony street in Ferring's addition.
Mr.. Simons will erect a modern resi-
dence on the corner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
PLAN PLAGUE SANATORIUM
Seven Counties Take Steps Jointly
to Provide Hospital.

to Provide Hospital.
Representatives of Lincoln, Lyon,
Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Rock
and Mobiles counties met at Tracy to
consider the establishment of tuber
culosis sanatorium.
Three sites were proposed, one on
Lake Shetek, another on a lake three
miles from Window, and the third on
a lake at Worthington. A committee
was appointed to examine the sites.
Some of the counties have decided
to make a fiat tax levy Of $4,000 for
the sanatorium project, while the 9TH
ers have voted 6 mill tax levy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
Notice "a Farmersl

Notice to Farmersl
Notice is hereby given to all land
owners or tenants to cut grass and
weeds on all roads adjoining their
lands, by Sept. 18th, in accordance
with the new Dunn Road Law. "
All grass or weeds, not cut by Sept.
18th, will be cut by the, Town Road
overseer and the costs for same will
be charged to land in taxes. BY order
Of the Town Board.
-. G. DANIELSON, Chairman,
3wks Town Of Mamre.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
A anail,a PACE.

A Snail'o Pace.
A snail, crawling without q pause,
would occupy fourteen days and I'VE
hours in travelling mile.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
SALVATION ARMY

SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army meetings Wed
nesday, Saturday at p. M, Sunday
school p. m.
A farewell meeting will be held
Sunday night at 8 p. m. for Cadet fora
Estness who will leave for the Saliva
ton Training College in Chicago.
All are cordially invited.
ttf
SWEDISH M. E.
Services every Sunday morning at
II o'clock. Sunday school at 10 a. M,
Epworth League at 7:15 in evening.
Services next Sunday evening at 8 o.
clock by Rev. l.. G. Edgren from Oak
Park.
ttt
OAK PARK M. E.
Services will be held next Sunday
at eleven o'clock and Sunday school
at ten o'clock. Services at Kandiyohi
Station at three o'clock. All are well
come.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST.
Subject: "Soul."
Sunday services, 10:45 a. m.
Wednesday, at 500 p. m.
All are welcome to these services.
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LUTHERAN FREE.
Prayermeeting Thursday evening.
Morning service next Sunday at
10:30 a. M, but no evening service.
Rev. E. E. Gynild will preach at the
morning service.
NORW. LUTH. SYNOD.
Next Sunday no services at the
Willmar church. Services at the Sol
ONION Lake church at 1880 a. m. Sun
day school.
t+f
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN FREE.
Services at st. Johns church next
Sunday morning at II o'clock and K.
T. Rykken will preach.
ttt
BAPTIST.
Rev. Hagstrom of St. Paul will con-
duct forenoon and evening services
next Sunday. All are invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

home.
N. ]. Stjernlof was here a few days
this week renewing old acquaintances
on his way to his home at Minneapolis
after a visit in Montana.
Mrs. Emil Stadin and the Misses
Amy and Violet Olson and Ed. Olson
of Willmar spent Monday at the G. A.
Bergman home.
Mrs. Ida Bergstrom and Miss Inga
Swedberg spent Monday in Willmar.
Mrs. Bergstrom plans on moving to
Willmar some time in the fall.
The Mamrelund Ladies' Aid will
meet Friday with Mrs. Aug. Lindgren.
Miss Ada Holmblad Of Minneapolis
arrived last Thursday and is visit
ing with Lynn Anderson's and the
Lindgren's.
Miss Olga Elkjer returned home
Monday from a weeks visit with
friends at New London and Willmar
Chas. Nordgren left last Thursday
for Milan where he has accepted q
position as manager for the Farmers
Elevator at that place.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
BARGAINS IN MOTORCYCLES.

One 1918 Twin Indian 7 horse pow
er, ridden 500 miles; quick sale, $780,
Two 1914 5 horse power Harley-Dav'
idson's, still in crate at cost, $3.50. II
interested in motorcycles, write
P. J. PERSON,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Tribune Wan-Tads Bring Results.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12
German Kaiser Talking Over War

left discussing plans for
Admiral Tptz
Admiral Holtzendor1 on the right
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-12

Motorcycle Shop WiIImar, Mimi
The Washburn leader., 1914-04-10

! For sale-1OOO large size Dia-
mond willow fence poets. Holtan
Mere, Co.-Adv.
Walfred Ecklund, son of
Mrs. John Ecklund, came into
the Leader office yesterday to
pay his mothers subscription.
It was Walfred s first visit to
our shop and he enjoyed seeing
how the work was done in a
printing office.
N. o. Green and C. II. Will
liams Of Douglas were among the
many assessors who came DOWN
on the North 500 Wednesday.
They visited the Leader office
and Mr.. Green became sub
scnber. They are both pleasant
men to meet and we were glad to
make their acquaintance.
George Johnston Of Garrison
spent Wednesday here meeting
old time friends. Mr.. Johnston
is a republican candidate for
treasurer and his candidacy is
meeting with favor. He will
canvass the county thoroughly
and will no dougt draw a good
vote at the primaries.
Two weeks ago an ad was
published in the Leader by a
local firm. Since then. letters
have been received from Minot,
Garrison, Devils Lake, Nc
Clusky, Underwood and Bis
marck concerning the ad. Some
say it does not pay to advertise,
but ads in the. Leader bring re-
suits.
Last Sunday was Mrs. A. G..
Ranard's seventy-third birthday.
Several of the Washba1m ladies,
who number themselves among
the pioneers Of Washburn, called
on Mrs. Ranard in the afternoon
as a sort Of surprise to her in
honor Of the day. They spent
the afternoon very pleasantly
talking over the days Of old i.
Mrs. Ranard has lived in Wash
burn about fifteen years, she
moved here from farm in Conk.
Ling where she and her family
had spent a number of years. She
is enjoying good health and is
always in a happy mood and GLAD
to see her friends.
The Washburn leader., 1914-04-10

Miss Mamie McCauley left
Monday for Bismarck where She
will visit short time before re-
turning to her home in st. Paul.
During her stay in our city a
number of parties We're given in
her honor. Mesdames Callahan
and Poe were hostesses .me eve
ming to party Of eight. The time
was spent in playing $500" At
the close of the game Mrs. johnson
and Miss Patterson were given
suitable gifts for their skill in
playing. A delicious lunch was
served at the close of the eve
ning's entertainment. Last FRI
day evening Mrs. Aug. E. John
son gave a dinner for Miss Nc
Cauley. Covers were laid for
eight. The long table was beau
tiful with its large center piece
of pink tulips and candles with
pink shades. Other guests were
invited for the evening and cards
were enjoyed until a late hour.
This was Miss McCauley's first
visit here and she made many
friends who will enjoy meeting
her again.
The Washburn leader., 1914-04-10
LOCAL. NEWS

lVVAL VcWJ
Misses raincoats, 1925 at Hol-
tam. Adv.
For sale'-a fresh COW. j. Weise,
Washburn, Adv. 41-42.
School opened again Monday
after the Easter vacation.
For Sale-my house, barn and
4 Lots, Mrs. Geiger.-Adv.
W.. f. Doepke was a business
visitor from Conkling Tuesday.
W. G Fischer has been ap-
pointed rural carrier on Route
No. 2.
Miss Alma Wahl returned last
Friday from a short trip to Bis
marck.
Maurine, Reitan is enjoying a
visit with her cousin from Will
ton this week.
Furnished rooms for rent over
the old Holtan store. See Martin
Holtan.-Adv.
Hans Fischer came back Tues
day from Fargo where he spent
a few days on business.
Cameras can be had at the
Studio. You can use them or
buy, as you wish. Adv.
Miss Bernice Brenton of Will
ton is spending the week with
her aunt Mrs. E. G. Stocker.
Wanted-a girl to work n the
kitchen. Call or write Wash
burn Hotel, Washburn, N. D.-Ae
Miss Freda johnson returned
to Valley City Tuesday to take
up her studies at the Valley City
Normal.
Miss Irene Haugeberg returned
to Fargo Tuesday to continue
her studies at the Agricultural
college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Olson and
baby returned Monday from Gar
rison where they visited relatives
over Sunday.
Mrs. E. H. Holtan and daugh-
ter Thelma stopped off here Wed
nesday on their way home to
RYDER from Bismarck.
j. H. Starbuck, republican can
didate for register Of deeds, went
to Wilton and Bismarck We'd
nesday on short business trip.
Attorney j. I. McCnlloch re-
turned Wednesday. from James
town. where he attended q meet
ing Of: the bar. association Of
which he is q member.
The food sale held last Satur-
day for the Ladies' Aid of: the
Congregational church was big
success, but there were more buy
ers than donators.
Leslie Burgum has accepted a
position in the states attorneys
office. During the last four years
he has been in Attorney Hyland s
office.
A good education opens the
door to paying positions. Secure
your education at Mankato Com
mercial College, Mankato, MINI.
ADV. 1O-17.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. .Nicklin of
Conkaing left on Tuesday for
Washington where, they expect
to make their home. They have
Lived here number Of years and
will be greatly missed.
Broken castings welded, alumni
mum, or any kind of metal; bras
ling ETC., done by oxy-acetylene
glasses, prompt service on welding
Galvanized well curbing for sale,
and all kinds'of sheet metal work
solicited. U. s. Spark Arrester
Mfg. Co., Wilton, n. D. ADV.
Prof. NJ. q. Mel Curdy Of Max
spent Tuesday and Wednesday
in Washburn meeting the voters.
He has been here before but few
met him, on this trip he became
acquainted with many. He is a
well appearing man and is sure
to gather votes wherever he goes.
!. He taught in Leel for five years
prior to going to Max and has
been heartily endorsed for the
position which he seeks.
The Washburn leader., 1914-04-10

Prof. M. b. McCurdy Of Max
spent Tuesday and Wednesday
in Washburn meeting the voters.
He has been here before but few
met him, on this trip he became
acquainted with many. He is a
well appearing man and is sure
to gather votes wherever he goes.
He taught in Leel for five years
prior to going to Max and has
been heartily endorsed for the
position which he seeks.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-08-29
DULUTH D ] | [ UNIONS l : ! 10
OBSERVE | [ /: | J | ! LABOR | DAY
Great Preparations Being Made
to Garry Ont an Elaborate
Program.


Preparations for the celebration OF
Labor day by, Duluth union men on.
Sept. Z, will be given further impetus
at meeting of the Labor day com
mittee Of the Federated Trades as
sembly at it's meeting in Kalamazoo
hail. Friday night.
A. G. Catlin, a member of the COM
mittee, said last night that reports
will be given on the arrangements
already made at this meeting, and
that sub-committees will report on
arrangements for the celebration
which will, be a. monster picnic at
Paramount park
McEsven' May. Speak.
= Mr.. Catlin said that it is likely that
Postmaster w e. McEwen, former
secretary of the Minnesota Federation
OF Labor, will be the chief speaker
of. the day. Efforts are being made
to have the Third Regiment band
provide music for the picnic and for
the dancing that will follow IN the
evening. 1, fffs ts.sF..:9. ,s.. ..5s A
A special subcommittee lis arrang-:
ing for an athletic program and
prizes. The general committee has
decided that there, will be. 10 big
events at the picnic, and unusual ef-
forts to make the celebration big
| drawing card for next Monday will be
set forth
| Committee Members.
| Members of the joint committee
which has the general celebration IN
charge are: Chairman RI. j. Coole,
| president of the Federated Trades as
sembly; o. II. Tarun, Fred Bernard,
Peter Marandaw and A. q. Cat1in OF
the assembly; Peter .Schaefer, w. a.
Haskins, J. Gordon O'Neil, rred Van
nier and Hector. Mclean. OF the Pavil-
ION association. 5=s &
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-08-29
OUT 0N||'Q|RKS J | TO.bE
] AIDED. /: BY BRITISH
Misery Caused BY War Will be
\. Relieved By Government
b 1N=,5 Board. rn
LABOR UNIONS WILL
s='% HELP RELIE BOARD
sufferings Of School Children to
& Be Mitigated Through Pro
Z, =: vision Of Meals. I'm.

/ i LONDON, Aug. 2s.-The Distress
committee scheme to. relieve acute
poverty caused by the war is, taking
definite shape, and the local Govern
ment board has issued a circular ex-
planning the scope of these commit
tees and urging measures which will
mitigate. rdship.. The board urges
upon employers the necessity. Of
avoiding the sudden closing of works
and the filling of temporary vacancies
caused by the utilization. ~. :
Each committee, 1t states will be
responsible for the coordination Of
all relief agencies. whether national
or. voluntary, as well as for the dis
tribution Of grants made from the
national fund = '@&5'> -. :
t ssf'..: Provide Work -
1T is highly desirable says the
Eboard, that any rener afforded
should take the form OF. work for
wages when it is possible to provide
work. In this connection the local
authority will. Of course. continue to
push on all work already in progress,
and it is. hoped that in many cases
they will = be able to expedite
other schemes Of public work and
thus absorb a considerable amount of
| labor '%s,s '..s@2, - '9 =, ,
In other cases the Distress COM
mittee, lin cooperation with the To-
cal authority, will probably be able
to initiate schemes Of work by which
provision could be made for the more
| deserving and necessitious cases.
Such schemes will be aided by grants
| made by the, board out Of the money
provided by, Parliament for the pur-
poses Of the Unemployed Workmen
act. In areas where there are no. dis
tress committees, similar; schemes OF
work cjln, S=;tt s,,isSs ped 6. he devised.
| which can also BE aided BY the local
government board out Of public
funds ssss ST i sss9s; ss
.-.ss .a. 10 Feed -. 81.
| y THE local edueation authority will
have received from the, Board Of
| Education a. circular w1tn respect to
the exercise of.$:thes powers for sthe
feeding of school children, conferred
| by the: act which has just been passed
by Parliament, and the committee
will, of course, take this into con-
sideration." Z, ....s- 1.:. : r
In the composition of the ConAmo
provision is made for the representa-
! tion of trade unions.
Following the formation Of the
Workers committee a manifesto
signed by Arthur Henderson,, M. p;
J., A.. Seddon, M: p; w. A. Appleton
! and j. S. Middleton has been issued.
It, states: r. t.,s =. IT,. - J.
Every day that passes renders the
problem with which the nation has to
deal more difficult &and of greater
gravity, and it is the urgent desire
| of the executive Of the Workers
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-08-29
D||s|j'T|NG|U|ls|a|||||E|1jIl||E|:.1|I|||. | ] |
]. D)||. DISCUSS ! LABOR A D
Current Issue Of derationist
Contains Articles AZ viii
:; y. son, Taft and Teddy.

WASHINGTON; Aus q. Dor
problems are discussed ~ .distin-
guished Americans IL ths Labor day
issue of The Fedora Zionist the official
organ of the American Federation Of
Labor, in an issue pilblishsd today.
President Wilson, ex- Presidents
Roosevelt and Taft, Secretary Of La
Dor Wilson,: Chairman alsh Of the
United States industrial lstc., com mission
and others contributed n easages to
labor Sss.##s. !. .s,4 a.
:. mo, one can look about him with
frank eyes, without feelinx that there
is a steady mevem ent both OF :pur.
pose and action towards justice and a
fuller comprehension and, realization
Of the essential rights and lib berties OF
men, said Preside 1T Wilson. y.
The movement may sbe slow. at
times seems distresstngiy and ,discour-
asinsly slow, but it is unnistakable;
and all that we have TO do to set ii
forward with ever. increasing mornen-
tum IS to think justly. purpose u the
things that are ightsand .he afraid Of
nothing except to be unfair and sell
fish and hasty when things 4as great
as the country itself are Involved &
! Col. Roosevelt's statement declared
In favor Of unionisnn workers com
pensation, social Insurance.; the eight
hour day and minimum wage legis-
lation. He scored violence in labor
disputes, particularly in the Colorado
coal strike ..; -
Roosevelt denounced the mine
owners as greedy, short-sighted and
callous to public, needs. 80 z~:$ = ;. !
Ex-President Taft declares himself
in favor; of. labor organizations but
against the .tclosed shop as "a cur
tailment of PERSONAL liberty.< He says
he :favorso workmen compensation
laws, but is against exenpting labor
farmers ORGANIZATIONS from the anti
trust law. He conEratuiates .Presi
dent Gompers on the later's hard
and successful fsht against the
spread Of Socialism among wage
earners" 49, . - s:,,,.. Is 7 ?
The only tenet Of Socialism / full,
lndorse is its opposition to=war.'' said
1aAt. :, y At isS; i$s5$sSgs 3s 33l5, So