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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
dishes, which is an ingenious method

dishes, which is an ingenious method
of giving each one an individual dish,
the base of which is conical paper
which can be destroyed after using.
Four registered pharmacists are at
work to take care Of the drug bust
ness and the service is everything that
can be desired. The Carlsons know
the business from A to z, and give
everything their personal attention.
In connection with the drug store
there is we'll stocked paint and pa
per room which faces upon Benson
avenue. Here the Maxwell paper,
Minnesota paints as we'll as Johnson's
Wood Dyes are always in stock. This
department is under good supervision
and can take care of all details of the
wall paper business with the best ef-
ficiency.
This is typically an Industrial Edi-
ton" enterprise, and is one of which
the people of Willmar as we'll as the
Carlson Bros. themselves can we'll be
proud. Mr.. c.. B. and s. B. Carlson
are among our most boosting and pro-
gressive men, and have placed the
Rexall store upon a sound financial
basis. They are always ready to give
their attention to anything which is
for the good of Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
CARLSON BROS.
Drug Store.

4 The Rexan store in Willmar Is on
Benson avenue and 18th street, and is
the largest and finest drug store west
of Minneapolis. For 81 years Carlson
Bros. have been running an up-to-date
drug store in our city and now have
the soundest business institution IN
the retail section. Coupled with a
choice selection of drug supplies, guild
ed by courteous clerks, plus the Rex
all remedies and you have fairly
complete idea of Carlson Bros Drug
Store.
This is the home of everything that
pertains to the modern drug store.
Eastman Kodaks, Spaulding sporting
goods, all kinds Of late magazines and
books, bibles, office and school sup
plies, blank books, perfumes and shaw
ing supplies are found here in abund-
ance. The store is a commOdious es-
tablishment neatly arranged with best
of up-to-date fixtures. In connection
there is completely equipped soda
fountain with tables. This is the only
store to use Vortex system of serving
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
MosssERG's DRUG STORE.

When we are well we don't give
much thought to anything but bust
ness and pleasure, but whom we are
sick, we send q hurry call for a doc
tor-the druggist is usually a secon.
dairy consideration. This is all wrong
for the druggist is almost equal in
Importance to the doctor, by reason OF
the fact that the prescriptions must
all be filed to the letter.
In addition to standard drugs, chem
icals and proprietary medicines, a
complete line of toilet articles and
stationery is carried by the Mossberg
Drug Store. The Ensign line of Ko-
dak and photographers supplies are
a specially with this store.
This establishment on 315 Pacific
avenue, is the oldest business house
in Willmar, and it was established
many years before 1879, when Moss
berg brothers opened a drug store. In
1896, Mr.. A.sE. Mossberg became sole
owner and proprietor, and since then
has built up one of the finest drug
stores In our city. H.
The excellent location offers an ad-
vantage to the transients to which Mr.
Mossberg caters, as well as to the
best people Of Willmar.z Mr.. Mossberg
is druggist of long standing and is
we'll known for his many remedies
which he prepars. These include the
Mossberg's Cough Remedy, Wonderful
Healer, Corn Cure, Headache Tablets
and Liver Pills. :
This store does an entirely retail
business, and in that line he has built
up an important trade throughout the
county, as well as in the city, by his
far-sfghted business methods and hon
est dealings with all customers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
Main Building on STATE Hospital Farm. Rear View.

has been known to Willmar people for
the last forty years. Mr.. Klingenberg
bought out the Newberger stock and
also that Of the late A. J. Peterson for
whom he worked eight years.
The harness shop handles COM
plete line of harness goods, saddles,
whips, robes, blankets, trunks, suit
cases and travelling bags. The estab-
.lishment specializes in their complete
line Of trunks and have very select
line Of these at q wide range Of prices.
His home manufactured harnesses are
OF the best, and he has many satisfied
customers using them throughout the
county. ss
His repair department deserves
special mention, for he Is able to do
all kinds Of repair on harness or leath-
er goods. He aims to turn out all
work promptly.
Mr.. Klingenberg Is we'll known n
this vicinity having lived here for che
past fifteen years. During this entire
time he has proven himself q man 81
honest business principles and one
who has always given ! square deal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
osMuNDsoN GARAGE

We can safely say that this garage
is one of the best equipped and up-to-
date establishments of it's kind in this
section of the state. It is easily the
largest in the county, having two
fronts, one facing on Litchfield avenue
and the other on Fifth street. The
floor space alone is very large. The
main part is IFS by so feet, and the
other part is so by IS feet. They also
have the upstairs equipped with re-
pair shop and the dimensions of this
department is Sc by so. Their tire
room is % by 40 feet. They also use
the basement for furnace room and
storage place for oils, etc.
They have a very large business
building up in every branch of the au-
tomobile industry. They are agents
for the wellknown Buick car and al
ways carry an attractive stock of
these. They have thoroughly equip
ped repair department.. All the latest
machinery known in the automobile
repair science is found at this garage.
They do their own welding and have
an expert electrician for all electrical
work on magnetos, batteries, starters,
lights, etc. They also have a vulcan
izing department, in which rubber tires
are repaired. They give both day and
night service, have sleeping apart
ments in which drivers stay, ready for
the prompt call in emergency cases.
Their store room is completely sup
piled with automobile accessories,
parts, rubber tires and everything sold
in connection with automobiles. They
sell the Goodrich and Firestone tires.
Mr.. Osmundson and his son, Henry,
are the proprietors of this up-to-date
garage and have been in the business
here eight years. From the very be-
ginning the success was so great that
last summer they were obliged to build
an addition. Besides selling cars and
doing repair work, they also store
cars, and have ample space in this
garage in accommodating a great
many at one time. Quite a business
has also been built up in the automo-
bile livery. Willmar is glad to boast
Of such an up-to-date and thoroly
equipped garage as this one and is al
ways glad to see new industries of this
progressive kind, move in.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

hours. is active in all hours and yet is
little appreciated, says the Detroit
Free Press. Located in the second
door north Of the post office, is one Of
our newest, yet iveliest real estate
firms in the city-The Kandiyohl
County Land Company. Since last
spring Mr.. C. L. Ellefson and r.. j.
Rasmussen, successful farmers of this
county have been dealing in city and
farm property. ~.e.
These gentlemen have a knowledge
Of the county which is wide and has
probably helped to make their new
enterprise so successful. At present
they have Is farms listed and many
city lots, both improved and unim-
proved, and all kinds of residences.
You will do we'll in seeing these gen
tlemen before buying elsewhere. They
have one of the finest list of lands
in our immediate vicinity. Through
their accurate knowledge of lands
and land values and pleasing manners
of meeting people, these real estate
men have become we'll known as live
business men. They are ready to
serve and always have time to boost
for Willmar and it's interests.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
cHAsE,s CASH STORE

All the every day necessities and
things which We have daily use for
seem to HE themselves away to
Chase's Cash Store. Here may be
found almost anything You want In
small goods. They have everything
for everybody.
They started In business II years
ago in q very modest way and IN
small building at EOS Fifth street, IN
the building which was them known
as the post Office building. Their
space here was only 60x50 feet. They
are still In the same location, but have
grown steadily until now they occupy
additional space AZ well as having
great deal more stock. The last Inn
provement was the annex OF Is feet
by 50 feet for the and 10 cent depart
ment. II their business continues to
grow in the future as It has In the
past, it will not be very long until
they will be obliged to enlarge again,
for their business is indeed growing
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
MAJESTIC THEATRE

That the American people need re-
creation in this rushing, jostling age.
and that they have it also is made
manifest in no other way more en-
phatically than by the many moving
picture theatres which are spRnging
up and doing large business all over
the country. It not only shows that
the recreation thus obtained Is salts
factory, but indicated as well, that the
high prices of regular theatres are In
many ways responsible for the incom-
ing Of the moving pictures, which are
not only q novelty, but really please
large class of people.
The Majestic Theatre Of Willmar Il
a high class place and enjoys q large
proportion Of the theatre goer trade
of our city. They have up-to-date
equipment, and q machine which will
give continuous and clear picture
on the screen. This is q Powers GA
machine. The Theatre can easily and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

granite ware, aluminium and tinware,
wooden ware and small hardware Here
also may be found commodities, such
as hammocks, go-carts, sleds, COM
plete toy department, stationery,
books, school supplies as well as hand
bags, toilet articles, jewelry and q
large assorted confectionery depart
ment- They indeed have "everything
for everybody"
They have shown their progress by
installing mail order department, BY
which outsiders may enjoy advantages
of their large stock without making
trip In after what they need. This de-
partment is under the able manage
ment of Homer B. Chase. Like their
Is foot front retail store the mail or
der department has far exceeded their
original expectations and they are to
be congratulated upon excellent busi-
ness which they have succeeded In
building up and maintaining.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
RuDDY BROS. q SMITH
Real Estate.

In this day Of prosperity and pro-
gress, real estate is being bought and
sold and is changing hands almost as
often as the almighty" dollar.
Among those prominently engaged
in the real estate business in Willmar
is Ruddy Brothers and Smith. They
deal extensively in farm lands thru
out the county, as well as adjoining
counties and in the Dakotas. Some
conceptions Of the proportions of their
business may be gained by quoting
some of their recent real estate deals.
Last month they sold $50 acres of
land in Swift county at 500 per acre
to Mr.. Green of Redwood county.
Two weeks ago Mr.. Penning of
Brown county bought 40 acres from
them; and also very recently sold 800
acres Of Chippewa Co. land at $85
per acre. Three weeks ago 120 acres
in Redwood county at 500 per acre.
Just this week they bought $4,000
worth of land in Meeker county; so
one can see that their business is by
no means q small one.
The members of this company are
becoming well known in this county,
and it is for this reason that their
business is so large. People like to
place their confidence in men who
have proven themselves to be honest
and fair in all their dealings; especial.
ly is this so in real estate for SO few
of us know land values that we must
rely upon the Judgment Of the man
who does our business.
II you are figuring on buying or sell.
ing property, it will be worth your
while to 60 to Rudy Brothers &
Smith. They are conservative and
able In all their advice and have the
interest Of their customers in mind az
well as their own.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

shoes for men, the Red Cross shoes for
women, and Pat Hogan's shoes for
children. All Of these are noted in
their line as being among the best,
and give good hard service to the
wearer.
In connection with the shoe store,
Mr.. Johnson runs a repair shop and
has two able cobblers in charge. A
progressive finisher has been INSTALL
ed. This does work in much less time
than was required by the old method
where finishing was done by hand.
Old shoes come in and repaired shoes
go out almost as good as new.
The only policy the Capital Shoe
Company has observed, is that of SELL
ing good goods and treating all GUS
toners right. They realize that in a
long run those two things create more
steady business and satisfied custom.
ers than any other thing, and the con.
stantly increasing trade which they
have enjoyed, has proven the wisdom
of the choice.
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n. c. WARD, HARNESS MAKER.

"Call it harness." and then go to
H. G. Wards store on Front street,
and it will be real harness, made at
Willmar, and ready for hard service
Mr.. Ward knows the harness business
from A to 2, and he has been in this
trade since II. At that time he was
the only harness maker here so has
enjoyed a prosperous business. He
bought out a small stock which was
then owned by A. S. Lyle, who was
the first postmaster Willmar has ever
boasted Of. Little by little Mr.. Ward
enlarged his stock, and later built the
building which he now occupies, and
which now is the most completely
equipped harness shop in this section.
The stock consists Of everything
that is to be found in a high class har-
ness slop, including fy-nets, blankets,
robes and an extra large stock of
whips, as we'll as trunks and valises,
and all kinds of leather goods.
In the back Of the store is a com.
pletely equipped harness manufacture
ing shop. Every harness turned out
here is guaranteed and will give salts
faction.
Mr.. Wards business is entirely re.
tail and is growing steadily, and this
establishment is a sound institution
which gives you square deal.
Thirty-one progressive farmers,
who have tried alfalfa, the new crop
Of West Central Minnesota, were in.
terested enough to take a few min.
utes of time, in this the busiest har.
vest season in years, and sit down
to write the editor a few lines.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

clothing. The we'll known Thompson
shoes and the Michael Stems and So
ciety Brand clothing are favorites of
this establishment; the Redman coll
ars, Ireland gloves, Vassas underwear,
and the Wilson Bros shirts. It IS
said that the best is none too good, so
this concern should be literally pat
ronized by the people of our commun-
ity.
Mr.. Elkjer is a merchant of ability
and runs his establishment on the ef-
ficiency basis. He is we'll known in
Willmar, having been in the clothing
business for over seven years. He
has been we'll liked thru his sound
business policy and good treatment to
all customers as we'll as on account
of the high class stock carried.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

In connection with the hardware
store, they have large tintshop which
can handle all sorts of sheet material
and tin work. An auto truck delivers
goods to all parts of the city, and
forms an essential factor of the good
service offered to the community by
this ablishment.
1t was Is years ago that Mr.. Ohsberg
began business here with the firm of
Peterson Brothers, Johnson & Com
pany. A short time afterwards the
firm became the Ohsberg, Selvig &
Company, with their home on Pacific
avenue, and Is years later they moved
to their present location; and now
they have one of the finest retail es-
Establishments in Willmar.
Fair treatment backed by a high
grade Of goods handled and the length
OF experience of the management, has
made the Ohsberg. Selvig & Company
what it is today, a modern, up-to date
hardware store in every respect.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

that time he had general merchandise
as we'll. For 80 years he has been in
his present location on Front street.
Eleven years previous, he was in the
Lundquist hardware store building
which he built in the early days of
our history. ...-- a..
The clothing store has everything
in the line of mems furnishings, and
the quality of the brands carried may
be depended upon. They carry the
Royal Tailors and ]. L. Taylor Com
pany's woolens, and made-to-order
clothes are made from these.
On account of the fact that Mr..
Rodlun is q tailor by trade, and be-
cause he was in this business many
years previous to his becoming a mer-
chant he still has customers who want
these clothes and have remained with
him for years. They know that by
trading with him they gain satisfac-
ton and obtain reasonable prices.
During the entire length Of time
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

tomobile. In the first week of bust
ness has sold two cars. This popular
$500 machine promises soon to be own
ed by many in our vicinity.
The first factor in Mr.. Persons sue
cess has been due to his honest and
continuous advertising, and his name
has appeared many times in the last
3 years before the people of Randi.
yohi county. Everyone has come to
connect him with the motorcycle bust.
ness. = - = ~ =.
Mr.. Persen is not only skilled me.
chanic but business man of ability
as well, and he is always ready to back
anything which has the interest oil
Willmar at heart. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
EMMA BERKNEss
MilIlner.

One Of the new business places Of
Willmar, is that Of the Millinery Store
owned by Emma Berkness. She has
just started up this fall, and this is her
first season. However, she expects to
make her millinery establishment
equal to any, In the city, and carries
q stock Of hats which will conform to
the demand made by the women Of our
community. 5.sz.=.s.
She handles fine line Of both trim
med and untrimmed hats which pos
sess quality and are sold at reasonable
prices. Customers will surely feel sat
isfed after having traded with her be-
cause their special demands will be
catered to.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

one of the most complete lines of sheet
music, both standard and popular that
is to be found between Willmar and
the cities.
Band instruments, in fact, musical
instruments Of all kinds, are to be
found in this Music Store. Miss John
son will take orders for any band In
strument whether you desire q York,
Holton, Lyon-Healy, Conn or any other
make. She will secure just what you
want and save you money.
Besides musical instruments and
musical supplies. this store handles
the New Home and Free sewing ma
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
NELSON e. GABBERT
Hardware Dealers.

On the corner of Sixth street, and
Benson avenue is a hardware estab-
lishment which is one of the most
complete Of it's kind in this city. They
handle everything in hardware includ-
ing gasoline engines, separators,
paints, etc. Messrs. Nelson and Cab
bert are the proprietors and have been
in business for the past three years.
Besides conducting hardware store
they sell farm implements. These are
being closed out, however, and when
they are all sold they will concentrate
their efforts to the hardware depart
ment. They have a tin shop in con-
nection which is kept busy continual
ly with furnace work and tin work Of
all kinds. They sell the well known
Weir furnace and have installed many
OF these throughout our city.
In the winter they also buy hide and
furs> and as Willmar has no regular
hide and fur dealers they do an enor-
nous business in this. They have
done as high as $4,000 business in
one season. Hunters and trappers
throughout the county always identify
Nelson & Gabbert with the hide and
fur business.
Their hardware stock occupies a
double store, the upstairs being used
for storing goods. Prominently in the
display on the main floor are the Roy
al stoves and ranges-the Range Eter-
nal and Perfection oil stove. Their
hardware business since the time they
began has been more than their ex.
pectations. It is steadily increasing
which shows that Willmar is good
1--we town in which to do business.
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oHssERo, sELvla. q COMPANY
Hardware.

Among the important business plac-
90 Of any community Is the hardware
store, and in Willmar one Of the re-
preventative blishments which de-
serves mention is that Of the Ohsberg.
Selvtg & Company who have the larg-
est hardware establishment In the
city. It is located on the corner Of
Third street and Litchfeld avenue
with entrances on both streets.
The hardware stock carried here Is
most complete and includes the fam
GUS Majestic Ranges, the Radiant
Home heating stove, and the Detroit
gasoline stove, as well as standard
line of general hardware commodities.
The Herrick Refrigerator, the B. p. s.
paints are also specialties of this
store.
A special demonstration sale Of Ma
jestic Steel Ranges will be held at
this store from Aug. 30th to Sept. 4th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

as his furniture department. All the
modern methods employed in the I'M
dertaking science are used by Mr.. Pet
erson and he takes personal charge of
all funerals.
During Mr.. Peterson's business car
eer in this county, his congenial man
ner and hustling ability has made him
known to the business world as we'll
as the public and he is considered a
man Of integrity and commendable
principles. He is one Of the class Of
merchants who laugh at mail order
competition and not only uses print
er's ink generously but has deliv-
cry system by which he will put fur
niture in any home in Kandiyohi coun-
ty. = ss
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CAPITAL SHOE COMPANY
C.. J. johnson, Prop.

Among the oldest business men in
our city, comes Charles J. Johnson,
proprietor of the Capital Shoe Com
pany, who has been in business in
our city for over 13 years. It was
only Is years ago that he opened up
his store on the corner of Litchfield
Ave-, aid Fourth street, and since that
time he has been serving the public
to their entire satisfaction.
The Capital Shoe Company is the
home of the Walk-over and Douglas
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WEUM CLOTHING COMPANY
Edw. EIkjer, Mgr.

Another one of our up-to-date cloth.
ing stores, is that of the Weum Cloth
ing Co., of which Ed. Elkjer is a part
ner and the manager.
They have been in business but a
year in Willmar, but now have a very
large trade throughout this county and
in this city as we'll.
The store has a good location with
fronts on both Benson avenue and
Third street.
A complete line of mems furnish
ings is found here including shoes and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

knowledge to turn out good work. Mr..
Warmark's shop on 4th street, second
door north of the post office has built
up large trade and in only the high
est quality Of work turned out. His
pleasing way of serving all people; has
made this one Of the popular business
establishments of our city. His sue
cess is we'll deserved.
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JOHN WARMARK, Furrler.

For rs years Mr.. Warmark has been
catering to the best trade of our city
and surrounding country, making the
highest quality Of fur coats, scarfs,
boas, etc. This gentleman does all
kinds Of repair work and Is busy all
the time.
The furrier trade is one of the many
which approach being art for 1t takes
the greatest Of skill and practical