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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
HOSPITAL TOPIC
OF DISCUSSION
Citizens Of City Meet Tuesday
Evening and Air Matter
Of General Hospital.

Tie question Vl Il public hospital
for the city uf Willmar was given a
thorough airing. at a meeting OF more
than one hundred representative citi-
zens OF the city and county. held on
Tuesday evening, in the basement OF
the Masonic Temple. Judge T. o.
Gilbert was chosen chairman and
William o. Johnson secretary, OF the
meeting
After hearing the various ideas. sug-
gestlOns and opinions OF those who
spoke. the following conclusion was
draWn-the time is ripe for Il gener-
al hospital for this city: the commun-
lty needs an institution such as this.
where any physician may take u case
for treatment. 1t was generally agreed
however, that this city cannot sup
port two hospitals The idea Of max
ing the new hospital, if one is con.
Structed. a county institut on. one in
which people all over the county are
interested. met with the approval OF
all.
1t was pointed out. that at the pres
ent time. there is no other general
hospital running in this county. Rev.
JOhansOn OF Spicer stated that he had
travelled a great deal and had seen
the necessity Of an institution, such
as this. and had seen the good done
by them. The people OF this city
should look upon it as a business
proposition. one that would be the
means OF bringing people to this city.
He favored making it Il county hos
pital.
DR.. Christian Johnson told OF his at
tempts at starting such an institution
twenty years ago, but that the time
was not then ripe. He favored hav-
ing one hospital. managed so that it
would never fall into the hands Of any
clique Of physicians. The building to
be built from private donations. with
aid from the city and county. 1t
should not be a commercial, but a
hospital enterprise. He favored hay
ing ladies as the incorporatOrs. citing
the case Of the Northwestern Hospital
Of Minneapolis. as an example Of the
broad spirit OF service and freedom.
where all creeds and all people are
accommodated. His idea is to have
no doctors connected in any way with
the management of the hospital.
Doctor Johnsons speech had the
same effect as the keynote speech at
a political meeting. and those who
followed the doctor seemed to favor
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
Brother Dies in CHICAGO,

James F. Cox, residing on Route
No. 4 out of this city returned from
Chicago Tuesday afternoon, to which
place he had been called by the SER
ious ilness of his brother, Rev. Thom-
as E. Cox, pastor of St. Basils Rom
an Catholic church. He left the mid
die Of last week for Chicago, but did
not arrive in time to see his brother
alive. The funeral was held Monday
afternoon.
Father Cox was born in Mclean
:"ouncv. Ill.,, Sept 20, 1860. He at
teraetG st. Nfary's college, Emmets-
burg, Mo-; Valparaiso university and
Niagara university. He was ordained
May 81, 1890, and celebrated his first
mass June l, 1890. His first appoint
ment was at St. Jarlath's parish, West
Jackson boulevard and South Herm-
itage avenue, where he served for
twelve years and was then called to
the Holy Name cathedral
June 16, 1904, he was commission
ed to organize st. Basil's parish. He
found that section Of the city sparse
ly settled. At the time Of his death
his books showed that he had paid
off debt of $1S0,000, had erected two
school buildings and convent hous-
ing 1000 children and twenty-five sis.
ters of the Order of St. Dominic, and
the roster of the parish contained the
names of 5000 persons in 1900 fam
lilies. He was the author of two
books, entitled. "The Pillar and
Ground of Truth" and the "Biblical
Treasury" He also wrote poems and
was an ardent supporter Of total alb
stinence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
LOCAL AND PEI NAL

j. ]. Rivkin this week shipped a
car of baled paper accumulated in
Willmar business houses.
Mildred Lundquist of Kandiyohi
visited with relatives in this city last
Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Lois Sander returned Mon.
day morning from a six weeks visit
with relatives in Iowa and South Da.
kota.
Captain Cushman A. Rice arrived
last Friday evening from Minneapolis
for visit with his father, Gov. A.
E. Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Jacobson of
Benson arrived the middle of last
week for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Kruger.
The stockholders of the Willmar Co.
operative Mercantile Company will
meet at the court house Feb. 10 for
the annual meeting.
Mrs. A. Adams was hostess to the
members Of the Eyelet Club at her
home on East Litchfield Ave., last
Thursday afternoon.
-Adolph M. Olander has accepted
position as bookkeeper and assist
ant manager for the Woolen Mills at
Litchfield, and takes his new position
today.
County Auditor Nelson returned
last Wednesday from St. Paul where
he had been in attendance at the
meeting of the auditors of the state
Of Minnesota.
Rev. T. M. Findley will conduct
services Sunday, January 30 as fol-
lows: Paynesville, 11:00 a. m;
Georgeville school house 3:15 p. M,
and New London at 800 p. m.
Refer Thorson, the Lake Andrew
pioneer, braved the wintry weather
yesterday and came to Willmar for a
visit with his daughter and family,
| Ole J. NickelsOns of the Commercial
Hotel.
Prof. Onstad, formerly of Witten
berg, Wis, but now professor at the
Brutlat Academy of Portland, N. D.
visited with the Ludwig Ellefson fam
| lily between trains Friday, while en-
route for Sioux Falls.
MIR. and Mrs. And. O. Freeberg o
Minot, N. D., arrived last Saturday
for a visit with County Auditor Sam
uel Nelson and family. Mr.. Freeberf
is a brother of Mrs. Nelson and wa:
formerly in business at Willmar.
When the engineer on engine
1877, on the Sioux local last Frida,
morning, pulled the whistle cord, op
ening the valve, the lever refused t.
fly back in place, allowing the valv.
to close. The result was a twenty
five minute solo, which attracted
many people to the spot.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

The decision to build was reached
Aug. 1. 1914.
The contract was let to Anton O.
Peterson, April 3, 1915. The furnace
was Installed by the Willmar Hard
ware Co. The ventilation was good.
Fridays meeting was a supreme test
OF the latter and it stood the test we'll.
The total cost of the schoolhouse with
furnace and ventilation was 1928.
The present school board consists of
John l.. Hamann, chairman; H. H.
Hanson treasurer; and C. J. Hanson,
clerk. They acted as building COM
mittea with the addition of E. G.
Fricke and Martin Nelson.
The school grounds consists of two
acres. and plans are now being made
to improve the grounds to harmonize
with the new building. The present
teacher is Miss Alma Grimlund, a
young lady of Willmar.
Dist. No. As was established by the
county board of Kandiyohi county,
June Z, 1859 as Dist. No. 9. When
the county consolidation took place,
it was remembered to No. 45. It has
been named the Roadside School, by
vote of the pupils.
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D0vRE.

Dovre, Jan. 28-The Vik0r Ladies'
Aid will meet with Mrs. Nels Alvig
Wednesday, February End. Look for
a good attendance.
The Vik0r Y. P S. will meet at the
John Syvertson home next Friday eve
ming. Everyone welcome to attend.
John G. Emberland is attending the
Wlllmar Seminary this winter.
Last Wednesday, Miss Tostina Flat
en-, a sister of Mrs. C. C. Birkeland,
accompanied by Cecilia Swenson of
Spring Creek and Elmer Flaten Of
Ray, N. D., arrived from Benson for
a few days visit at the Birkeland
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Bjork and two
children came down from New Lon
don for few days visit at the home
OF August and j. J. Bjork and Peter
Olson, last week.
Willmar called at the home of J. Ot-
terness last Sunday
Selma Netland is staying with her
sister at Paynesville.
c. C. Birkeland called on Ole Elge-
ross last Sunday. Mr.. Elgeross is suf-
fering from bad attack Of the grippe.
Mrs. M. G. Vikse visited with her
mother, Mrs. Bertha Jonson last Sun
day. George and Evelyn Vikse ac-
companied her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Olson were Sun
day visitors at the O. O. Rykken
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. C. Holland called
at the home of Nels Anderson and c..
Gundershaug near Priam last Sunday.
Mrs. C. c. Birkeland and son,
Charles, Tostina Flaten, Cecilia Sven
son and Elmer Flaten were nicely en-
tertained at the O. O. Rykken home
last Sunday.
The Equity social held last Satur-
day evening was we'll attended and
everyone had good time.
Tostine Flaten, Elmer Flaten and
Cecilia Swenson left for Benson yes
terday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

credit in their appearance. Twice
they were up, and finally recited in
unison their civic creed. We give it
in this connection because we think
it is we'll worth printing:
I'm pupil Of the Lafayette
School, citizen of Willmar,
of Minnesota, and of the Unit
ed States.
1T is my right and my duty
to make an honest living and
to be comfortable and happy.
1T is my privilege, and my
duty to help others to secure
these benefits.
II will work hard and play
fair.
II will be kind to all especial
ly to little children, to old
people, to the unfortunate,
and to animals.
II will help to make Willmar
clean, beautiful and law
abiding city. These are the
best services can render to
my school, my city, my state
and my country"
The children we're highly compli-
mented and publicly thanked in the
meeting by Director C. J. Hanson, for
coming out.
The first speaker was Nels Nelson,
the old pioneer, the sole remaining
resident in the community of that
early band of settlers who located on
the St. Johns prairie over year be.
fore there was any Willmar or rail-
road to this county. Mr.. Nelson re-
viewed the struggle of early days in
n 3nko cf
o. Forsberg was called on as one of
he responded in his usual witty and
effective style. He depicted the Diff
ficulties of teachers and pupils in the
pioneer period in district No. As as
we'll as elsewhere. C. J. Hanson spoke
for the local board, in a very neat
little speech. He spoke of the assist
ance received from County Supt. of
School Frederickson. who was unable
to be present at the dedication. An
ton Peterson, the builder, told of his
experience and vouched for the quail
ity of material and work that went
into the building. The State Depart
ment of Education was represented by
Miss Mabel Carney, and she proved
in every way a worthy representative.
She was unassuming in appearance,
but she made an inspiring address
and quite won the hearts of her large
! audience. Rev. NJ. B. Michaelson,
spoke as the local pastor, on the NOR.
| al side of community life. He be.
lieved in the common schools as the
great force that will melt the various
| elements of our population into a
| strong nation. The church must teach
religion and the common schools sec
ular knowledge if church and state
are to remain separate. V. E. Law
son was called on as "the county his
torian" and as representing the Board
of Education. Musical numbers were
interspersed. Thorwald Hanson gave
two violin selections and the pupils
of Dist. As sang two songs very &C
ceptably. At the close the ladies ser
we'd lunch to all who attended.
The new schoolhouse is one of the
most modern in the county. All the
windows of the schoolroom are on the
east, and the building is finished in
handsome shape. There is g. full we'll
lighted basement, which, however, is
not yet finished. The upper floor has
the main room, dressing rooms fol
boys and girls and library. The vot
ers Of the district unanimously voted
in favor of the bonds Aug. 22. 1914
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
ROADSIDE SCHOOL
IS DEDICATED
Modern New Schoo|house Near
Pennock FittingIy
Dedicated.

The dedication of the new school
house in District No. As near the St.
Johns church, last Thursday evening
was an occasion of great inter-
est. All who attended are enthus-
iastic about the spirit of true prog
ress that pervaded the meeting. The
larger part of those attending were
unable to get into the main room, but
filled the entrances, cloak rooms, Ii
brary and basement. Four bob-sleigh
loads of pupils, teachers, ct AL, of the
Willmar schools were in attendance.
Supt. G. A. Foster, of the Willmar
Associated Schools, presided in his
usual happy manner.
The first number was composed of
songs by the pupils of the Lafayette
school of Willmar, who did themselves
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

his ideas in regard to the building.
Among those who gave their views
ON the project in addition to those
mentioned. were Drs. Frost. Jacobs
and Rains. Revs. Pearson. Living
stone. Todd. Ostling and McDevitt; S.
Is. Qvale. Russell Spicer. Supt. G. \.
Foster, Mayor Wellin. Hans Peter
son and Mrs G. f. Thomas
1t was moved. seconded and carried
tllut the chairman appoint a commit
tr composed OF people from the var
ious walks Of life. to plan for the So
iriting OF subscriptions for new hos
pital. The meeting then adjourned,
to be called together again by the
chairman when the committee had a
report ready.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
o eITuA RY
DR.. J. S. GIBSON.

DR.. J. S. Gibson, Territorial pio-
neer, who was the first resident ply
sician within the limits Of Kandiyohi
county, passed away at Wayzata last
Sunday. The funeral was held at At
water yesterday afternoon. Services
were conducted at 1870 o'clock from
the Presbyterian church, of which DR..
Gibson was an active member during
his long residence at Atwater
DR.. James S. Gibson was born at
Ayr, Ontario, Nov 9, 1912, and was
Of Scotch-lrish parentage. When he
was ten years of age the family mov-
ed to West Union, Iowa, where they
remained year. Then they came to
Dodge county, near Mantorville in this
state, where they continued to reside
until 1856. The deceased attended the
rural school, later Northwestern col
lege at Wasioja and at the Owatonna
High School.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
AtWater Co-operators,

Martin A. Anderson, the secretary
of the Atwater Cooperative Mercan-
tile Co.. has sent out notices for the
annual business meeting which will
convene at the Atwater Town Hail.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 o'clock
and they nominate the directors to be
voted upon by referendum ballot.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
Spicer Boat Shop Sold.

the Spicer Boat Shop, which, for the
past eight and one-half years, has been
under the management of Chas. Vett-
ling, was sold to Carl and Martin
Thompson of Town Of Green Lake.
Mr.. Vettling and family expect to
leave in March for the northern part
of the state, where they will reside
on a farm which they bought last fall.
Green Lake Breeze.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
We Old TYNE Supper,

The men of the First Methodist
church will serve "Ye Old Tyne"
supper in the basement of the church
on Tuesday evening, Feb. l. Every
one come and have good square
meal Adults, IS cents, children, un-
der Is, rs cents. Tickets now on sale.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

In July Of 1866, at Owatonna, the
deceased was married to Miss Evaline
Libby, daughter of Thomas Libby, a
Methodist minister. The young cou-
pie went to Chicago, where Mr.. Glib
son entered the Chicago Medical col
lege. He graduated in March of 1859.
In the summer Of 1869, he located
for practice at Green Lake, and in
1870 at New London. In 1873 he To-
Gated permanently at Atwater where
he continued to practice until COM
PEELED by advancing age to retire.
DR.. Gibson was strong character
whose influence thruout long and
useful life was always given to assist
those in distress and to civic progress.
DR.. Gibson leaves a son, Atty. Glib
son, and two daughters.
Albert H. Sperry Of Willmar at
tended the funeral of the late DR.. Glib
son, In an interview with the Trib-
une editor, Mr.. Sperry paid DIR. Glib
son a fine tribute. No matter how
bad the weather or how tired he was,
whether there was any pay in sight
or not, DR.. Gibson responded to every
call. He was a man of rugged ply
sique, and he never spared himself IN
his service of the community. In the
early pioneer days with the practice
scattered over large territory and no
roads, this meant more than in the
present day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
BUYS WiIImar Home.

Lars Tendahl has sold his First
street property to Mr.. Otto Strom Of
Murdock. Consideration, $3,600. The
deal was made by the A. H. Brown
agency. Mr.. Strom will rent his farm
and move to Willmar next spring.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
The kandiyohi "Co-op."

The annual meeting of the Kandi-
yohi Cooperative Mercantile Com
pany takes place at the NJ. w. A.
Hall Feb. 8 at one o'clock. There are
seventy-eight stockholders who have
received the nominating ballots and
notices sent out by Mr.. C. J. Nelson,
the secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
Svea Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies' Aid in the East Route
Of Svea, will meet with Mrs. Oscar
Lindblad next Saturday afternoon and
evening. Jan. %, 1916. Everybody
welcome
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
Swedish Mission Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies' Aid of the Swedish
Mission church will meet in the
church basement, Friday afternoon of
this week. Refreshments will be SER
we'd by Mesdames Charles Hoglund
and Albert Hanson. Everyone cord
tally invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
Makes Addition to Farm.

A deal was made through the Kan
diyohi County Land Co., last week,
wherein Herman S. Tallakson, the
young progressive dairy farmer east
Of town, bought forty. acres of the
Daniel Murray farm, at the price of
$4,000. This makes a fine addition to
the TallaksOn farm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
Young Peoples Coffee Social.

The Young Peoples League of the
Admission free.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

Ed Anderson visited at the Jac-
obson home in Kandiyohi last week
ThurBday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

j. A. Curran left last Friday for a
couple of weeks stay at the mud
baths at Shakopee, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
IN THE CHU RICHES
NORW. LUTH. FREE.

Prayermeeting Thursday evening at
K. T. Rykken's.
"Mands og Kvindeforeningen" will
have it's yearly meeting Friday eve
ming. Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Carl
Dahlheim and Miss Christine Helge-
son will serve refreshments.
Zilo Children's Society will meet
Saturday afternoon at G.. o. Sands.
Regular services next Sunday at II
o'clock a. M, and 7:45 p. m.
Sunday school at 1915 and Bible
class at Z.
Priam Ladies' Aid will meet Thurs
day afternoon at Ecklof's.
st. Johns Ladies' Aid will meet Fri
day afternoon at Peter Fransen.
The Ladies' Society in the city will
meet Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2.
Mrs. Israel Pedersen, Mrs. o. Ruble,
Mrs. Joseph Dale and Mrs. c. r. Lar
sen will serve refreshments.
ttt
NORW. LUTH. SYNOD.
Next Sunday services in Norwegian
at 1890 a. m. Sunday school at 1915
p. m. English evening services at
1880.
The Sunday school teachers will
meet with Miss Jane Thorpe tomor-
row Thursday evening at 1880. The
choir meets at $3.50.
The East Vinje Ladies' Society will
meet with Mrs. Otto Johnson tomor.
row afternoon.
The Vik0r Young Peoples Society
meets with Miss Alma Syvertson Fri
day at 8 p. m.
FIRST METHODIST.
Corner Fourth St. and Trott Ave.
Rev. w. A. Rice, Pastor.
On Thursday evening, Feb. 8, the
second quarterly conference of the
First Methodist church will be held
in the church. Preaching by the Dis
trict Superintendent, DR.. w. H. Jor-
dan at 1880 o'clock followed by the
business session Of the conference.
Regular services morning and eve
ming, Jan. 30.
SWEDISH MISSION.
Sunday school, $3.50 a. m.
Morning worship, 10:45.
Young Peoples meeting at $50.
Evening service at 1880. The choir
will sing.
Friday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
has it's monthly coffee social, begin
ming at 2:30 p. m. Refreshments SER
we'd by Mesdames Chas. Hoglund and
Albert Hanson.
The monthly business meeting is
held at 1880 p. m.
ttt
The Vik0r Ladies' Society meets
with Mrs. Nels Alvig next Wednes.
day afternoon.
The Ladies' Society here in the city
meets Thursday, Feb. 3. Refresh
ments will be served by Mrs. T. Al
wig, Mrs. VIM. Hanson, Mrs. E. Kleve
and Mrs. Chas. Olson.
+++
ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL.
Rev. E. R. Todd, Rector
Services Sunday, Jan. 80:
Morning prayer and sermon, 1890.
Sunday school, 1900.
Evening prayer, 1880.
A cordial invitation extended to all
to attend these services.
49,
SALVATION ARMY.
Young Peoples meeting Thursday
at p. m.
Young Peoples coffee social Satur-
day evening at o'clock.
Salvation and song service Sunday
evening at 8 o'clock
ttt
SWEDISH METHODIST.
Wednesday evening the monthly
social of the Epworth League.
Thursday evening prayer service.
Sunday service at usual hours both
morning and evening. All welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26
PRINS BURG,

FHINS6OHG.
Prinsburg, Jan 25.-George Martins
and family visited at the J. HAAS
home Sunday afternoon.
James Breens visited with his cous-
in, Jerry Bennema last Sunday eve
ming.
Nick Kleinhuizen left last week for
a trip to Chicago. Herbert Hebrink
is doing his work here for him during
his absence.
Garritt and Lizzie Duinnick return
ed home from Morris, Iowa last week,
where they have been visiting for the
past three weeks.
Miss Efie Svort visited with her
friend, Cobie Kragt Sunday evening.
H. Van Riet sawed wood for Will
Hebrink last Saturday.
Miss Cobie and Alice Kragt return
ed home last week from Rock Valley,
Iowa, where they have been visiting
with sister.
Mr.. G. Marcus visited with his bro
ther, Frank, Sunday afternoon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-26

credit in their appearance. Twice
they were up, and finally recited in
unison their civic creed. We give it
in this connection because we think
il is we'll worth nrintinp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
FINE PROGRAMME RENDERED BY BAUER Noted Pianist Met With En- thusiastic Reception at
 the Jefferson

Harold Bauer, the pianist, met with an enthusiastic reception at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon. The inclem- ent weather accounted for many vacant seats, but the Music Study club under whose auspices the recital was given, was well represented, though the attendance of music students was smaller than might have been expected.
 Birmingham has heard many distin- guished artists this seas son. but none gave such unbounded delight as Bauer. A great pianist when he appeared in recital here several years ago-brilliant authoritat tive and soulful-he is possessed of even finer spiritual insight now and is, therefore more appealing than ever.
 Some concert artists are remarked for their ability to interpret a certain com poser or a certain school. Those panists who have specialized in Bach are known as Bach players; in Beethoven as Beetho- ven players There are Schumann play CTS, Chopin players and Brahms players There are intellectual readers and there are romantic readers. Bauer is every thing that is good He is a perfectly rounded musician being at once virile, poetic and convincing.
 He is free from mannersms and his technic is so masterful as to make stu peEdous cl1maXeS seem easy and pianiS- simos a revelation of divine artistry.
 Bauer gave a beautiful programme. There was not a dry number on it. Opening with Brahms Sonata in F minor, he played, in succession, Schumanns Scenes From Childhood" Chopins Scherzo in c sharp minor, an andante by Mozart, Air de Ballet by Gluck-Saint-Saen a Men delssohn capriccio, The Wind by Alkan, Liszts Etude in D flat and an etude in waltz form by Saint-Saens.
 Yesterdays recital will certainly be membered one of the rarest treats that has ever come to the music lovers of Birmingham.