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Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
TWO "BYCDELAC"
INVITED FOR 1917
Svea Road I'm mproVement Soon
To Be Made Commercial
Club Meets.

The Commercial Club luncheon at
the Masonic Building last Wednesday
night was not as we'll attended as
previous affairs of this kind. There
were about fifty members in attend
ance. The Housekeepers' Club served
a fine meal and there was nice little
button-hole bouquet at each place.
At the business session which fol-
lowed it was decided that Gulbrands.
dal-laget be invited to hold it's re-un-
ion at Willmar next year. Also, it
was voted to extend an invitation to
Stavanger-laget to come to Willmar
next year. This association was at
Willmar nearly two thousand strong
last year, then only including the
northern portion. The members have
never quit talking about their good
time at Willmar with the result that
there is a movement on foot to have
both the north and south divisions
meet here next year. This movement
the Commercial Club will do all in it's
power to support, for the return again
Of this splendid organization augment.
ed by hundreds of residents Of Iowa,
Illinois and other states to the south
would indeed be a feather in the cap
of Willmar. - !:
/ It was decided to endorse the idea
of arranging for a Kandiyohi county
! float in the monster parade to be held
at St. Paul on the occasion of the
National Prohibition convention this
month.
L. A. Tjosvold of the special south
road committee reported that he had
collected $575 from business men OF
Willmar, was promised $500 from the
county and Svea people had agreed te
contribute $100. This amount is to be
expended under the direction of the
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
The Day We Celebrate.

Fourth of July varied it's usual pro.
gram this year. The rain came in the
early morning hours and the day and
evening turned out pleasant. Large
crowds attended the various picnics
and celebrations in the county. The
ceastty fairgrounds were as crowded
in the evening as during the fair. The
Willmar Band gave three good con
certs-afternoon, early evening and
later during the fireworks. The chau
tauqua program for the afternoon was
abandoned owing to the fact that the
train bearing the talent did not arrive
until evening.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
;HAuT TAuQuA CLOSES WITH FOUR GRAND CONCERTS
vIcT0RS oRENTlNE EVENING

sent secular selections. Scotch songs
old favorite songs in special cos
tunes, etc. Don't miss it.
Saturday will close with two grand
concerts by Victor's Florentine Band
of twenty-three pieces. This band
needs no introduction here, and will
draw good houses at both concerts.
They are worth coming many miles
to hear
We will reserve our comments on
the different numbers of the Chautau-
qua until next week. The editor is at
tending every session that he can
possibly get away for.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
Rinqlinq Brothers. Circus.

The Tribune this week carries the
first advertising for the Ringing Bro
Tiers circus which is to appear in
this city for afternoon and evening
performances on Saturday, July 22
With any kind of weather at all, the
attendance mark made at the Barnum
and Bailey production last year will
be shattered
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Senator P. A. Gandrud and son
of Sunburg was in the city on probate
business last Monday. He says there
we're fully three thousand people at
the celebration at Norway Lake on
Sunday, the largest crowd that com
munity ever saw. We expect to give
some more extended report of the
meeting later.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
O obituary
MARY PALM BENSON.

When the news was circulated about
the city last Saturday that Mrs. Ed
ward Benson had passed away, follow
ing an operation, hush fell on many
lips and universal regret was to be
read in every face. Nothing but the
thought Of the loving hand that has
removed her can reconcile the loved
ones to her absence. While she has
gone from the scenes, the conflicts,
the sorrows and pleasures of life, she
will still live in the hearts of those
who knew her best. Her retiring nat
ure led her to hide her best qualities
from public gaze, but they were re.
vealed to those who enjoyed her &C.
quaintance, yet it was in her home
that her true worth was most conspic-
uous. She was kind, loving wife and
mother, and her devotion to the fam
lily circle had no limit.
Mary Palm Benson was born in
Sweden forty-seven years ago. She
came to Litchfeld when a child of
two years, and there she grew to wo-
manhood, and in 1893 was married to
Edward Benson, who survives to bit
terly mourn her untimely death with
one daughter, Miss Hazel, and two
nieces, Elvira and Esther Palm, who
make their home with the family. De-
ceased is also mourned by two broth.
ers, H. E. Palm of this city and Nels
Palm of Litchfield.
The funeral occurred today with
services at the late residence at $3.50
and at the Presbyterian church at ten
o'clock, Rev. Jones officiating. The in.
terment took place at Litchfield this
afternoon. The Cooperative Store
was closed all day To-Day out of re-
spect to the memory of the departed
wife of the manager.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
Married in Montana.

Miss Laura Abrahamson became the
bride of Mr.. Robert Shannon of Nina.
Mont, June q. The ceremony took
place at Circle, Mont, where the
brides brother and sister reside.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
ANNUAL Meeting OF
STATE INSURANCE AGENTS

Central Life Men Get-to.Gether at
Green Lake Last Week Friday.
The annual meeting of the state ag-
ents of the Central Life Assurance So
ciety was held last week Friday at
Green Lake. The business session
was held at the Tepeetonka hotel,
where lunch was served at noon. The
following officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing year: VIM. McAlmon,
Minneapolis, president; H. J. Soltau,
Of Glenwood, vice president; S. NJ.
SmitZ of Minneapolis, secretary; and
H. J. Shea Of Chokio, treasurer. There
were about forty-five agents present.
The banquet was served in the eve
ming at the Interlachen hotel.
1t was decided at this meeting to
hold another picnic TOR the policy
holders of Kandiyohi county in 1917.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Lewis Ward has opened a con
fectionery store in the building form
erly occupied by H. c. Ward, the har
ness maker. The building has beer
thoroly renovated, and fitted up il
good style. He will handle a full line
of candies, fruits, ice cream, cigars
etc.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

The city council at their last
meeting appropriated sum Of money
for a series of municipal band con-
certs to be given during the summer
months, at the different parks of the
city,
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Several members of the Nord-
maendenes Singing Society of Will
mar will attend the big sangerfest at
Grand Forks tomorrow, Friday and
Saturday.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Mrs. w. H. McCune arrived last
Thursday afternoon from Sioux City
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs. H. F.
Porter.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

John Thunstedt who is laying
brick for Jens Olsen at Glencoe,
spent independence day visiting with
his family in this city.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Will some one please tell US in
what town E. G. Dickson lives. His
street address is SO Highland Ave. No.,
but we lack the name of the postOHce
to which to send his paper.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Miss Ruth Norman left last Sat
urday morning for a three weeks Wis
it with friends and relatives In the
cities. -
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Miss Lille Johnson left last Fri
day for a months visit with friends ct
Edgeley, N. D.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Mrs. Porter Of Superior, Wis.,, is
spending this we~k visiting with
friends in this city.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Come in to The Music Store and
rest and hear music from the Victrola
or Edison while in for the Chautau-
uua.-Adv.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Otto Tallakson returned last eve
ming from a couple of weeks visit in
the cities and at Lake Minnetonka.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Miss Mabel Holmdahl spent Sun
day in Minneapolis.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Mrs. V. B. Dygart and children
left last Thursday for visit with rela-
tives in Minneapolis.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Mrs. R. E. McCabe arrived from
Morris the middle Of last week for
visit with friends in this city.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Bergquist and
Miss Ida Tallakson returned Tuesday
evening from an auto trip to Minneap-
oils.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
J. o. HAGMAN.

John Q .Hagman, prominent resi-
dent of Mamre township, passed to
the reward of the just last Saturday,
July I, after an illness of several
months. The deceased was a native
Of Ostra Nasberg, Dalarne, Sweden,
where he was born May "a, 1889. He
completed the teachers course at
Malugn Seminary, and taught school
in Sweden ten years. In 1873 he mar
ried Miss Lisa Johnsdotter, and the
following year they came to America
and made their home on a farm. The
wife and four children have gone on
before. The surviving children left
to mourn the death of a good and
true father are the following: Mrs. G.
A. Swanson, of Minneapolis; Ruth and
Oscar at home. There are three
grandchildren. The deceased is also
mourned by two brothers in Sweden.
The funeral occurred July 4, the
cortege leaving the late residence at
$3.50. Services followed at the Lund.
by church. Rev. Oscar Wenstrand Of
fciated. Mrs. Wenstrand sang a solo.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Paul
Swanson, Emil Carlberg, Birger Aker.
son, Richard and Evald Danielson and
David Peterson. The interment took
place in the Lundby churchyard.
The deceased was true Christian
character, and good friend and
neighbor. He was for many years
chairman and superintendent Of the
Sunday school of the Lundby congre
cation.
Those attending the funeral from {
distance were Mrs. G. A. Swanson ant
Mrs. Turnberg of Minneapolis, Mrs.
Erickson of Duluth, Mrs. N. Nelson
of Stockholm, S. D., and Mr. and Mrs
Wesley Swenson of LaBolt, Iowa.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
Roads in Poor Shane.

The heavy rains of the past week
have played havoc with most of the
roads in this county, with the excep-
tion of the state road from here to
Spicer. The east road is in very bad
shape, just this side of Kandiyohi, and
between that place and Atwater,
where there has been some grading
done, and where the road is being
widened. Again after leaving Atwat.
er, between that village and Grove
City, travel is almost impossible.
Ford Tips Over.
A Ford roadster tipped over last Fri
day evening rounding one of the sharp
turns before reaching Spicer. Only
the driver was occupying the car, and
he was not injured. Help was secured
from passing cars, the Ford was right
ed, but it was found impossible to con
tinue on it's rambling way, as the front
axle was too badly bent A call was
sent to garage at Spicer, and the
car was taken there for repairs.
The afternoon passenger trains
from the west and south have beer
delayed the last few days due t.
washouts on the Sioux City division
and on the Watertown branch, 1t be
ing necessary for the train from th(
west to wait at Benson to make con
nections.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05

Jos. H. Abrahamscn Of Asbury,
came up and spent the Fourth at the
Willmar Chautauqua and visiting with
friends.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
A, C, SKo0C RET|RES
FROM BUSINESS
Has Sold Interest In Associated
Meat Dealers to -Four
Employees.

Another of our merchants has re-
tired from active business. Last week
deal was consumated whereby the
holdings of Arvid c. Skoog in the loc-
al meat dealers association were pur-
chased by four young men who have
been connected with the association
before. Walter c. Hoglund, Oscar Me-
lander, Clarence Larson and Fred
Forsberg are the gentlemen who have
acquired Mr.. Skoog's stock. The lat
ter gentleman has been in the meat
business in Willmar for practically
twenty-four consecutive years, and is
one Of the pioneer business men of
the city. Previous to that time he
was in Minneapolis for period of
three years. Just what Mr.. Skoog in
tends to do we have not ascertained,
but he will take good rest for awhile,
at least. He retains his interest in
the Metropolitan building.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
Chimney Blown Down.

During the terrific wind storm which
visited this territory last Wednesday
evening, the big brick chimney on the
kitchen at the State Farm was blown
down. That the storm at that place
assumed the nature of a twister, is
seen from the fact that the chimney,
which was situated about three feet
from the edge of the building, was
lifted bodily and hurled to the ground,
at all.
The force with which it struck, may
also be estimated from the fact that
concrete blocks in the sidewalk were
driven into the ground quite q dis
tance.
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
Notice Of Adjourned Meeting Of the
Board Of Equalization Of the City Of

Notice Of Adjourned Meeting OF the
Board Of Equalization Of the City ct
WilImar.
The Board of Equalization Of the
City of Willmar held it's first meeting
on June 26, 1916, as provided by law,
and the Board adjourned to meet again
on Wednesday, July 5th, 1916, at 9 O.
clock in the forenoon, at the Council
Chambers in the City Hall Building,
| in the City OF Willmar.
Any one wishing to appear before
said Board about their tax assessments
may appear at that time and be
heard.
Dated Willmar, June 81, 1916.
E. G. WELLIN, Mayor,
Chairman.
C. F. OLSON, Secretary,
6-28 Ct Board of Equalization
Willmar tribune., 1916-07-05
JOHN LARSON.

John Larson, a prominent resident
Of the Town of Hayes and one of the
pioneer settlers of the Murdock COM
munity, died at the hospital in St..
Paul Tuesday of last week.
For short time Mr.. Larson had
been suffering from cancer Of the
throat and had gone to St. Paul to be
operated upon. The immediate cause
of his death therefore was the effects
Of the operation.
The funeral took place Friday at
the Bethesda Sw. Luth. church of Muir.
dock Of which congregation the de-
ceased had always been one of the
leading spirits.
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o 3 IT IA RY
MRS. HENRY THOMPSON.

Mrs. Henry Thompson. who has
been a sufferer from tuberculosis for
some time. died at her home in the
east part Of the village early yester-
day morning. The funeral will be held
Sunday, beginning at the home at 2
o'clock, and in the Norwegian Luth-
eran church at 2:30.
Mrs. Louise Thompson was born at
Yorkville, Illinois, Aug. "a, 1866. She
grew to womanhood there, and on
Jan. 7. 1883, she was united in mar
riage with Henry Thompson, who sur
wives her. Shortly after their mar
rage, Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson moved
to Willmar and made that place their
home for about fifteen years. They
then went to Canada and took a home
stead. After four years residence In
Canada the family moved to Superior,
Wis.,, residing there little over a
year, when they moved to this village
where they have since made their
home. Besides the husband above
named, deceased leaves to mourn her
loss, three daughters, namely Louise,
Gertie and Olive, all Of whom reside
at home She also has five brothers
living. and two sisters. One brother
died about year ago, and another
in infancy. Deceased was faithful
member of the Norwegian church.
She was kind and loving mother
and wife, and her passing will prove
a source of great sorrow in the home.
The family will have the sympathy VI
the community.-NewL London Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-09
COMING ATTRACTIONS
At MAJESTIC

1.-THE Island Of SURPRISE" Friday and
"Inspiration" Next Tuesday.
Another OF Cyrus Townsend
Brady's famous stories in the films
will be shown at the Majestic Friday
of this week. "The Island of Sur
PRISE" is one Of the best of the many
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon features. WILL
lam Courtenay, Eleanor Woodruff and
zena Keefe will be found in the lead
ing roles. The story deals with life
on the island of Surprise, where three
people are marooned. There is a land
slide scene, battle between the
whites and the savages, and other
great scenic effects.
On Tuesday next, Audrey Munson
in "Inspiration," will be the attrac-
ton. Miss Munson was selected from
hundreds Of artists models to pose
for the statuary Of the Panama-Pa-
cific exposition and other famous
sculpture. The story tells of the won
derful adventures of a country girl
in the city, and how she became the
most famous artists model In the
world.
Beginning on Monday, February 81,
there will be three feature nights
each week at the Majestic. Monday
will be known as Equitable day, when
such stars as Gail Kane. Muriel o.
triche, Florence Reid, Clara Kimball
Young, Henry Kolker, Chas. J. Ross
and William Courtenay will appear;
on Wednesday the Mutual Master
pieces will be shown and Friday will
continue to be big Four day, when
a continuance of the present Friday
features will be shown.
Beginning Tuesday, February 22nd,
Helen Holmes, will be seen each week
for fifteen weeks in the great railroad
series, 1.-THE Girl and the Came" This
is not serial picture, but q series, In
which each two part picture Is COM
plete i'm itself.
On Tuesdays in aditton to the feat
ure picture, the first release OF the
Mutual and Northwest Weeklies will
be shown each week.
While in the city last week, Mr..
Carey closed a contract for the show
ing of "The Battle Cry Of Peace" In
this city. On Thursday and Friday,
March and 10, it will be shown at
the Majestic theatre, a matinee each
afternoon and two shows in the eve
ming. The picture has played In all
the large cities of the country at prlc-
es ranging from so cents to $500.
Here the prices will be rs and SO
cents, and all seats will be reserved.
Taking the facts and figures con-
tanned in Hudson Maxim's great lec-
ture on "Defenseless America" Stu
art Blackton wove great and inter-
esting story. The Battle Cry OF Peace
is the first motion picture to be used
to exploit an important nation wide
propaganda. 1t is call to arms, not
for war, but for peace. Many promi-
nent Americans, in Army, Navy and
Administrative circles have contrib
uted to this great production. Not
able among it's sponsors and endors-
ers are DR.. Lyman Abbott, the Honor
able Lindley M. Garrison, Major Gen:
eral Leonard Wood and Admiral
George Dewey. The object Of the
picture is to bring to the notice OF
the American people, in the shortest
possible time, the absolute Defense
lessness of the country, to show them
the consequences to which this con-
dition may lead, and to also show
remedy for the condition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-09
ROSELAND.

ROseland, Feb. Mrs. H. J. Dragt
was entertained for dinner at the Rev.
J. Brummel home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Stob called at the
D. Nype home Friday afternoon.
A crowd of young folks surprised
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Damhof at their
home Tuesday evening. ALI report a
good time.
Mrs. Nick Knott returned to her
home in Danube after spending few
weeks at her parental home.
Mrs. S. B. Dykema spent the week
end with her daughter, Mrs. J. Zui-
den1a.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. DeVries enter
tanned at party for their niece, Miss
Grace Slagter. Friday evening.
Miss Hester Dykema assisted her
sister, Mrs. H. Gort for a few days
last week.
Mrs. A. Knoll returned to her home
after having taken treatments at the
Willmar hospital for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Van Den Einde, and
day at the D. Decker home.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Gort will have their
sale Wednesday and will make their
future home In Prinsburg. Mr.. Zon'
dervan Of Holland will rent their
farm.
The annual business meeting of the
Ladies' Aid was held last Thursday
| and all officers were reelected. A
meeting will be held Thursday. Ev
eryone welcome. ...- =
| Miss Grace Slagter and Miss Han
rah DeVries spent Thursday at the
A. Knoll home.
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Board Of Education MeetinQ.
Willmar, Mimi, Feb. Z, 1916

W1llmar, Mluu., rep. Z, 1910.
The Board of Education of Indepen-
dent School District No. AZ held it's
regular meeting at the Office of Supt.
G. A. Foster in the High School Build
ing, ON Monday, Feb. 7, 1916, at 1880
p. m. All members present.
The meeting was called to order by
the president.
The minutes Of the foregoing reg
ular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were presented,
audited by the finance committee and
upon motion duly allowed and ordered
paid, viz:
]. I. Holcomb, supplies. ......$ 1910
Eau Claire Book & Stationery
Co., supplies ............ 1.61.
Emma T. Johnson, supplies. .35
Northwestern School Supply
Co., supplies .......... 2.43
Nichols, Hicks, McNairy Co.,
The School Century, subscrip-
tons -. 700
D. Appleton & Co., books. -. 400
Peterson & Wellin, supplies. 11.42
Republican Gazette, supplies. 11.45
E. H. Sheldon & Co., supplies. 1922
w. M. WEIGH Mfg. Co., sup
pies 1914
Nelson Brothers, laundry. .... 3.44
Marius B. Johnson, repair and
G. A. Foster, livery, postage
and express ............. 1924
N. w. Telephone Exchange
Co., messages ........... 1873
Wanner Bros, livery. 1000
Berkness, Lundberg & Co.,
supplies %. ............. 1851
B. Benson, plumbing, $459.30,
allowed -. ............. 432.3O
plies -. -. 1906
City of Willmar, light. ..... 14.01
Bartles, Scott Oil Co.. oil. .... 4.S4
Joel Thunstedt, labor. ........ $50
F. L. Smith, freight and dray. 1910
City of Willmar, sewer tapping
fee, Lincoln building. go. 5000
Report of E. L. Rodegeb was pre-
scented in regard to the school farm
and said report was upon motion &C.
cepted and ordered placed on file.
The building committee was upon
motion authorized to arrange for
heating of the boys dressing room in
the high school building and some
other necessary repairs.
Meeting adjourned.
N. S. SWENSON, Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Town of Wi1lmar.

Town of Willmar.
Feb. |Otto Johnson single to Dan
iel Murray, part Of lot 6, sec. II, 26.1O
a., $4,000.
Town of Green Lake.
Feb. State of Minnesota to Jens
Anderson. S1-2 Of SW1-4, sec. SO.
Feb. 5-Daniel A. Murray single to
Simon N. Murray, E1-2 Of SELL, sec.
20, 80 a., $1,000.
Town of Dovre.
Feb. 81. o. Thorpe adm, to Ole
O. Alvig, SW1-4 Of NE1-4, lot 2, sec.
9, 1910 a., $2,273.
Town of Burbank.
Feb. State of Minnesota to State
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-09
Bank of New London, SELL of SW1-4,

Bank of New London, SELL of sW1-4,
sec. sc.
City of Willmar.
Feb. 1-Sivert Osmundson to G. A.
Affleck and Minnie E. Affleck, lots 13,
IA and Is, block Z. Ferring's ADD,
$4,000.
Feb. 2-Charles Dahlheim and wife
to Emil Dahlheim, lot IA, N1-2 of IL,
block II, Ferring's Add, $1,000.
Feb. 4-Probate Court to Ole E. o.
son, ct al, lot 1, block 3, Thorpe and
Liens Add.
Feb. Soto johnson, single to Dan
iel A. Murray, part of lot z, sec. IL.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-09
CQlEAX.


Colfax, Feb. Mrs. Minnie Erick-
son and son, Milo and Mrs. c. P. Mas
have spent the past three weeks WIS.,
ting friends at Minneapolis.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Johnson, Sunday, Jan.
23rd.
Misses Anna Aune and Regina o.
son visited at SEVERN Olson's on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Lars Hanson and Mrs. Alse
johnson are on the sick list.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernt Thompson on Saturday,
Jan. Is.
Tallak Hystad is at present assist
ing at Even Olson's.
Miss Clara Clauson, who teaches tn
Dist. No. 10 spent Sunday at her par
entail home here.
Mrs! Christ Imsdahl Of Belgrade has
spent the past two weeks at the home
of her brother, Andrew Johnson
Mrs. A. Eliason spent the past two
| weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Ole A.
Olson.
Mr.. M. N. Hegland attended the
meeting of the Farmers Cooperative
| Packing Plant at st. Paul on Tues
day and Wednesday Of last week.
Miss Helen Jacobson has undergone
an operation for appendicitis at the
Pilon hospital at Paynesville recently