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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
MILITIA COMPANY
WILL DRILL TUESDAY
Meeting Held Last Evening and Com.
= miesioned Officers Elected. ~

missioned Officers Elected.
T. A goodly share Of those who sign.
ed the preliminary enlistment petition
for an Independent company of militia
were present Tuesday evening, at the
court house. Rev. Rice called the
meeting together and acted as chair
man. He outlined the purpose of the
meeting, which was to elect commits
stoned officers for the company. A.
ter some discussion, a ballot for the
field receiving majority of the votes
cast, was declared duly elected.
For the Office of fisst lieutenant,
Victor Klingenberg was the unani-
nous choice. Theo. J. Sampson of
the State Farm was chosen second
lieutenant by reclamation.
The non-commissioned officers will
be appointed by the captain after one
or two drills have been held, and it
is seen which of recruits will qualify
for the places.
Tuesday evening was decided upon
as the best one during the week for
drill purpose, and it was decided to
meet at the court house square, and
then march to the grounds behind the
school buildings to hold the drill. All
those who have signed up are request
ed to be present next Tuesday eve.
ming.
At the conclusion of the meeting,
Lieuts. Klingenberg and Sampson
mustered the recruits together for q
little preliminary instruction, after
which the company was dismissed 70
meet again next Tuesday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
OLD Settlers REUNION
At NEW LONDON JUNE 21
Judge r. T. DAILY Will Be Orator Of
the Day. Big Time In Prepar-

The annual reunion of the Kandi-
yohi County Old Settlers Association
will be held at New London June 21
and preparations are being made to
make this one Of the most auspicious
meetings of the Association. New
London is preparing one of its old
time celebrations and it goes without
saying that it will be a good one.
Among the attractions planned is
big parade which will be pulled off
at II o'clock a. m. Free dinner will
be served to the members Of the Old
Settlers Association. There will be
plenty of band music and among the
speakers at the occasion will be Judge
R. T. Daily, of Renville, as orator Of
the day. Sports of all kinds will be
carried out and good base ball game
between two county teams will be
pulled off. There will be water car
nival on the pond and a band concert
in the evening.
New London is preparing for a big
crowd and If weather and roads are
somewhat favorable there will be
something doing in this live little burg
on the 21st.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
Annual Commencement Exer.
ciseS Take Place at Park
Auditorium,

The High School Commencement
last Friday evening was an auspicious
event in the history of the schools of
Willmar. Forty-three boys and girls
received high school diplomas, and
seventeen received Normal Training
diplomas accompanied with duly ac-
credited first grade rural teachers
certificates.
The weather conditions were ideal
and the park auditorium was filled
with people. The stage was decorated
with the class colors. purple and
white. Members of the Board of Edu-
cation, Prof. Foster, Miss Jenness and
DR.. O. J. Johnson occupied seats at
the rear Of the stage. The march was
played at the piano by Miss Rade-
macher. and the graduates came slow
ly down the two main aisles of the
building and took their places on the
stage where chairs were arranged for
them in three rows.
The High School Chorus sang Kip
ling's Recessional under the direction
OF Miss James. Rev. E. r. Todd, rec.
tor of st. Luke's church, pronounced
the invocation. Miss Laura Hoglund,
the salutatorian, gave her grafton,
"The Moral Factors in Life" which
appears in full on page ten of this
issue of the Willmar Tribune. Her
delivery was splendid.
The commencement speaker was
DR.. O. ]. Johnson, president Of Gus
tavus Adolphus College. He spoke on
'"The Unfinished Task" and his pro-
found and powerful address made a
deep impression on his hearers. DR..
Johnson has won a high place for
himself among the educators of Min.
nesOta since assuming the presidency
Of the G. A. c., and those who heard
him Friday night will fully understand
the reason for his success.
The High School Chorus gave a
double number-"The Robbers by
Baillie-Parker, and "June," by Lowell
Schneider.
Ruth Sletten, the valedictorian, then
delivered her Grafton, public Play
grounds" plea for wholesome recre-
alton with special application to Will
mar. 1t is published in full else.
where. Miss Sletten has reason to be
proud, indeed, for winning the highest
honors in so splendid class as that
1 of 1916.
J The diplomas were presented by v.
e. Lawson, president of the Board of
Education. The Normal graduates, in
= addition to their diplomas, received
! first grade teachers certificates for
i the common schools, duly attested by
: the County Superintendent of Schools.
Scholarships were awarded to Miss
Ruth Sletten from Macalaster, Carle-
ton, GustSvus Adolphus and St. Olafs
Colleges, as having the best standings
in the class, and scholarships from
the same institutions we're awarded
to Walter Larson as the boy having
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
CENTRAL LIFE POLICY.
HOLDERS WILL BE GUESTS
Agents Of County to be Hosts at Mon.
ster Picnic.

Agents Of County to be Hosts at Mon.
ster Picnic.
A get together meeting of the pol.
icy holders In this county, in the Cen.
trail Life Assurance Company will be
held at the park assembly auditorium
on Thursday, June %. A splendid
program has been arranged and the
day promises to be one that will be
filled with instruction and pleasure for
those who attend. The agents of Kan,
dtyoht county will be the hosts, and
they are leaving nothing undone to
make the affair one that will always
be remembered. The following pro.
gram has been arranged:
FORENOON.
1000 Automobile parade. Headed by
+ Willmar band. Form at court
house.
12:00 Banquet-Free to all Central
Life policyholders and invited
: guests.
! AFTERNOON.
1:45 Picture taken in front of audi.
t0rium.
/ Z:OO Address OF welcome - Mayor
Wellin.
( 2:1O RESPONSE. F. Branton, State
Manager.
2:15 Vocal solo-Mrs. J. A. Rowat.
2:30 Address-Pres. Geo. B. Peake.
$500 Piano sol0-Frank G.. Palm.
3:15 Address-Hon. Sam D. Works,
Insurance Commissioner.
1895 Reading-Mrs J. D. Parnell.
$3.50 Address -"Value of Old Line
: Life Insurance." Hon. ]. A. o.
Preus, State Auditor.
4:15 Address -"Kandiyohi County
Risks DR.. T. G. Denny, Medi-
cal Director.
4:4O Trombone solo-Walter Skog-
lund.
5:00Address-H. G. Everett, Secre-
tary 'The Minnesota Agency"
Song, America Audience.
Benedfction-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
A Surprise Party.

A gathering of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Halvor Thorson, who recent
ly lost their residence and all their
personal effects by fire at Norway
Lake, took place at the East Norway
Lake church basement Sunday eve
ming, when they we're handed a purse
of nearly $400. The fire was a severe
blow to the Thorsons, and Sunday s
event was an evidence of the practi
cal sympathy of their neighbors. The
Thorsons have lived with the Melvin
Swenson family since the fire. Steps
have been taken to rebuild the house
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
ANNUAL BANQUET OF
SEMINARY ALUMNI
Business Meeting and Banquet Held
Last Thursday Evening at
Masonic Temple.


The annual banquet of the Semi
nary Alumni Association held last
Thursday evening at the Masonic
Temple was largely attended and
proved very enjoyable evening for
the old graduates as we'll as the class
Of 1916.
A short program was given before
the business meeting. The old Off
GERS were reelected for the ensuing
year. After the business meeting,
the banquet was served in the base
ment of the Temple. Covers were
laid for eighty and the tables were
prettily decorated with hlacs. Fol-
lowing is the menu:
Sweeting and Whiting
Appetizing on Green with Green
Very necessary Square
Speech Article
Four o'clock Beverage with White
Blocks
in1 4in1
During the banquet, several toasts
were given. Prof. A. G. Pedersen act
ed as toastmaster and also gave some
interesting and funny anecdotes. Hon.
L. o. Thorpe was first called upon and
he responded with a resume of his
school days. Rev. J. NJ Andersen
spoke on the great significance -ef>re
ligious training and Thursday, being
Ascension Day, he spoke Of the mean
ing of this day. Prof. Struxness gave
a. very interesting toast which was ap.
preciated by all. Emma T. Johnson,
President of the Alumni was called up
on and she responded with a request
to all members present to try to bring
one member each next year as there
are almost two hundred graduates re-
siding in this city and only eighty
were present. Arthur Wilcken, presi.
dent of the class of 1916, responded
with a few words of introduction OF
each member of his class. A reading
was given by Miss Marion Berrum at
ter which Prof. Pedersen extended the
hand of friendship to the class OF
| 1916.
After the banquet, various games
furnished amusements until a late
hour.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
Auto and Bike Collide.

Lloyd Miller, riding a bicycle, and
Carl Bjorh driving a Maxwell car col
ided on the corner of Litchfield Ave.
and Fifth st. Monday afternoon, with
painful results to the former, and dis
astrous results to the bicycle he was
riding. Lloyd was thrown from the
wheel, which was pretty well demol-
ished, and one wheel of the car went
over his chest. Luckily 1t was q light
machine, so no bones were broken.
His clothes were badly torn, and he
was bruised about the back and legs,
but was around the next day, little the
worse for the experience.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
Thir t-Fourth Annual Class Re-
ceives Diplomas at WiI|mar
Seminary.

Nineteen diplomas were awarded
to graduates at the commencement
exercises Of the Willmar Seminary
last Saturday evening. The stage was
banked with lilacs, and the class COL
ors were strung about the room. The
motto, "Seize Every Opportunity"
was conspicuously displayed on the
north wall. The chapel was well fill
ed with friends of the graduates, and
the program was thoroly enjoyed.
Rev. c. Davick, of Fargo, N. D., de-
livered the address of the evening,
using as his subject, "The Secret of
a Successful Life" ''The secret of a
successful life," the speaker said, ''is
a faithful application of all gifts CIV
en- to you. Set your ideal high, and
strive to make use of all the resourc.
es at your command"
A hymn by the audience and the in
vocation by Rev. Davick opened the
exercises. Marion Fossum rendered a
selection on the piano, after which
Arthur Wilcken delivered the salut-
atory address, which will be found in
it's entirety in another column. A vo-
cal solo by Miss Berrum followed,
after which Erwin Nelson talked on
Preparedness" and contrary to gen.
eral expectations he did not speak on
the preparedness of this nation for
war, but on the preparedness of the
individual to 60 out and fight the bat
ties Of life. He handled the subject
in most convincing manner. After
song by the girls glee club, Rev.
Davick addressed the class. This was
followed by a selection by the School
Chorus. Miss Nellie Olin followed
with the history of the class and Miss
Ella Samingson told of a dream in
which she had seen the future of her
class mates. Prof. N. B. Swain then
gave delightful violin selection, and
Miss Helga c. Berg delivered the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

Hon. Theodore Christianson of
Dawson was in the city Friday en-
route for Starbuck where he deliv-
cred the commencement address at
the public school graduation exer-
cises. He called on number of his
Willmar friends while here. Theo-
dore is an editor and statesman who
is growing in the estimation of the
people of the District.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

the highest standing in the class. A
scholarship from St. Olaf's college
was awarded Miss Laura Hoglund.
Rev. Todd pronounced the benedic-
tion and this memorable occasion
came to a close.
The class of 1916 was one Of the
largest ever graduated from the local
high school, and a finer-looking body
of boys and girls would be- difficult to
find.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
SPICER YOUNG MEN
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
Ford Car Jumps State Road Last
Monday Afternoon Near Spicer.

Ford Car Jumps State Road Last
Monday Afternoon Near spicer.
Roy Cederstrom and William Gutz-
ske Of Spicer we're the victims of an
auto accident on the state road last
Monday afternoon about four-thirty o.
clock. The former is the proprietor
of a confectionery store at Spicer and
was in need of a freezer of ice cream.
Accompanied by Gutzske he jumped
into his Ford runabout and headed for
this city. Evidently the boys were in
a hurry, as, after they rounded the
corner near the Iver Peterson place,
and came down the grade on straight
stretch, Cederstrom lost control of
the steering gear with the result the
car jumped the road. Just what gyra-
tions it went thru will probably never
be known, but when it started out, the
machine was naturally headed for
Willmar, and after cutting capers, and
landing in the ditch, four feet on the
right hand side of the road, it was
turned about, and facing home again.
The occupants of the car were
thrown out. Cederstrom landing about
twenty-five feet on one side, and Gutz.
ske like distance on the other. The
most miraculous part of the whole
thing is that neither had a scratch to
show for his experience, and outside
of being little Jared were none the
worse for the affair. They landed in
water that was up to their necks, and
had they been stunned, the thing
might have turned out lot more ser
iously than it did.
Assistance was secured and after
several hours of labor, the car was
rescued from a watery grave and tax
en- back to the garage at Spicer fol
repairs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
LARGEST CLASS IN HISTORY
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES.

Ruth SIetten,
Laura HoQlund.
Walter Larson,
Irwin Peterson,
Mildred Aarvig,
Alvina Knott,
Frances Hedln,
AxeI PaIlin,
Mary Olson,
Ruth OelaHunt,
Ida Lindberg,
Ruth Norman,
Marion Marshall,
Myrtle johnson,
7ernice Aarvig,
Ralph Forsberg,
Ella Nelson,
HeIga Nelson,
George Madison,
Walker Kendall,
Thora NetIand,
Gladys Bangtson,
Arthur Limperich,
Julia Ogren,
Harold Severinson,
Pearl Bitterness,
June Murray,
Marie Haroidson,
Clarence Englund,
Thelma Curran,
Ada Falkingham,
Myrtice O'Neiil,
Robert johnson,
Florence Boom,
Fred Danielson,
Randall Stoekwell,
Cecilia Barrett,
Daniel Burns,
Isabelle SomerviIle
Lambert Thyden,
cathryn Lawler,
Ruth Beck,
Harry 6oersma.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
ls Ordained In Ministry.

70 OSUdtUeU III "tOnt8SEy'
A. N. Gilbertson, brother of Judge
T. o. Gilbert of this city, was ordain-
ed minister of the gospel last Thurs
day, at Faribault, and entered the
ministry of the Episcopal church. Rt.
Rev. Samuel Cook Edsau conducted
the ordination services.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
Bethel Lutheran Y. p. S.

The choir and Sunday school
teachers of the Synod church pleas
antly surprised Miss Marion Berrum
at the ]: L. Johnson home last Mon
day evening. Games and contests
were played thruout the evening, a
delicious luncheon being served at q
late hour. The guests presented Miss
Berrum with a suitable memento OF
the occasion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

IS. S. Kanikkeberg left for his
home at Maddocl1, N. D. last Sunday
evening after a few days. visit with
relatives in this city. He was here to
attend the commencement exercises
Of the Seminary, his son Albin being
g. member Of the class.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

Ed. Benson of the Cooperative
store left Tuesday morning on a buy
ing trip to the twin cities. From
there he goes to Mankato to attend
the graduation exercises of the nor
NAL school. Miss Hazel Benson is q
member of the graduating class.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
Banks to Close,

Beginning with Monday of next
week, June II, the banks of Willmar
will close at three o'clock in the af-
ternOOn,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
NORMAL TRAINING

0nAOOA 6S.
Gladys 8angston,
Ida Lindberg,
Marie Haroldson,
Florence Boom,
Myrtle johnson,
Ella Nelson,
Alvina Knott,
HeIga Nelson,
1hora NetIand,
June Murray,
Cathryn lawIer,
Julia ogren,
8ernice Aarviq,
Dora Hanson,
Florence kuntz,
Florence Frelander,
Ruby Hendrickson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

Buy your paint, oil and brushes at
Ohsberg, SeIvig & Co.'s Hardware
Store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

The best lawn mowers In the city,
at 0hsberg, SeIvig 4 Co.'S Hardware
Store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

Miss Anne Elfstrum leaves Sat-
urday for st. Cloud to attend summer
school. .ss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

The party who borrowed the fence
stretcher from ohsbero, selvig 4 Co.,
will please return same at once
Adv. It. -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07

10. J.. Ahlstrom and Mrs. Aune Of
Duluth, and Mrs. Westerberg Of Min.
neapolis visited with relatives and
friends here and at Spicer last week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT
LAST SATURDAY EVENING
NORMAL.
Hannah B. Oelund.
Ella H. Samin9son.

COMMERCIAL.
Erhard N. 1eroeson,
Arthur N. Canton,
Harold c. Hamann,
AIbin o. kanikkeberq,
Carl II. LtndbIad,
Erwin w. Nelson,
William q. Rykken,
Arthur A. Wilcken.
sTENoGRAPHlc.
HeIga c. Berg,
Fredoiph J. 6lomqulst,
HiIma J. Draxten,
Eva N. johnson,
Albin O. kanikl<eberu,
Nellie e. Olin,
Edward e. Olson,
Alexander G. Sand,
Edna Ferne Skoog.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-06-07
REGULAR Meeting OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Plans for General Observance Of Me-
mortal Day Each Year Are
Decided Upon.

Plans for General Observance Of Me.
mortal Day Each Year Are
Decided Upon.
Willmar, Mimi, June s, 1916.
The regular meeting of the Board
OF Education Of Independent School
District No. AZ Of Willmar, Minn., was
held in the Bank of Willmar on Mon.
day, June 5, 1916 at S o'clock p. m.
Members present: Lawson, Michael.
son, Qvale, Bjorsell and Swenson. Alb.
sent, c. B. Carlson.
The president called the meeting to
order.
The minutes of the foregoing meet.
ing were read and approved.
The following bills were presented,
audited by the Finance Committee
and upon motion allowed and ordered
paid, viz:
| G.. A. Foster, postage and ex-
| press -. ...$ 4O6
The Pioneer Company, supplies 1000
The Estabr0ok Pen Mfg. Co.,
pens =. 1889
N. N. AbrahamsOn, milk. ...... 1876
St. Paul Book and Sta. Co.,
DOCKS 1.lO
Wanner Bros, livery for Agri-
cultural teacher ............ $500
w. M. Welch Mfg. Co., diplomas 20.25
Thomas Charles Co., supplies. 1890
The University of Chicago Press,
books :. 1.61
Johnson Brothers, supplies. 80. SIS
Ed. r. Bender, lettering diplo-
mas =. .................... 500
Journal Pub. Co., supplies. 2.8O
C. S. Johnson, milk. k............ LOS
Olof H. Dale, recording. deed Of
| school land ...........:..... .85
c.. W. Odell, fire insurance prem
lum ................ 41.oO
I. C. Olson, supplies. ......... 64.75
J. B. Boyd, trees and labor. .... 3.75
Skoog & Anderson, meat. ...... 1880
J. R. Magley, livery. ........... 500
Kandiyohi County Fair Assn,
rent of auditorium. ......... $500
City of Willmar, light, water
and labor $3.50
Upon motion duly made and car
| ried Mr.. N. p. JOrgenSOn was duly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
GIANTS AGAIN
ARE SLUMPING
Change in Batting Order
Might Rally New York
ers, Is Belief.

CCOntinued from previous pase.1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

David Griffith is conceded to be the
Belasco Of the movies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

advise all boys rear ID or farms to re-
main there. The farm is the place to
gain and retain good health
SDuFned Liquor and Tobacco.
Another thing, boys, refrain from the
use Of liquor or tobacco. have never
used either during my entire life.
cannot, and succeed in nv profession
I am not a crank. but at the same time
should I ever use liquor or tobacco
even sparingly, the otnsr fellow not
using il. would have something on me.
A wrestling bout might be considered
like any other battle IN life. One must
be physically fit, with clear brain and
steady nerve, in order 10 succeed in any
contest. I considered my duty to nv
prove the most remunerative With
right living and self-cenial I have
achieved success in the wrestling game
and ! an proud Of It
I always want 10 be Known as Joe
Stecher, farmer, and not Joe Stecher.
a wrestler. Not because 7 am ashamed
OF the sport for I have contributed my
share toward the uplifting Of this game.
winch was handed down 10 US from
the days OF ancient Rome, but because
I want all boys 10 understand that the
most Independent, the most healthful
the most remunerative occupation in
this world is the farming industry.
There is nothing to be ashamed Of in
it-city life is artificial
Safety first is a mighty good slogan.
] have tried to observe il with these
rules
No tea or coffee.
No tobacco
Eight hours sleep.
No liquor
Plenty Of fresh air
Plenty OF sunshine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
''Beck's" Amen Corner

By aBECKs

EvERYBODYS and Kraekaiacks
viii furnish the morning game
at the Rio Grande park on Sunday.
Walk and Seventh meet in the first
afternoon contest and Feldmans vs..
Puritys will wind up the day.
GAMES for July have been an
nounced by the Commercial
league, as follows: Seventh vs.. Field
mans IN the morning with army
band; Walk vs.. Krackajacks and
Puritys Va Everybodys, the two
postponed games of June 4, in the
afternoon
PABLO SOTO, who will pitch for
the Walz team on Sunday,
worked for Douglas against the Kan
sas City leagueTs last fall and won
his game He expects to beat the
soldiers, even with Graham pitching.
CHICAGO fans who paid to see a
doubleheader on Wednesday
were treated to p innings of base
ball. The Pirates beat the Cubs, 3
to 2, IN a regulation game to open
and then the teams hooked up in
an 1s-inning encounter, which the
Pirates also won when Art Wilson
Poled the BAH into the bleachers for
a home run. The score was 3 to 2.
George Mcconnell worked II and a
fraction innings for the Cubs and
was the pitching hero of the game,
despite his defeat
CLIFF HILL is almost sure to get
into class AA ball this fan. The
Fl Paso southpaw is pitching some
great ball for Waco. On Wednes-
day he let Galveston down with
three hits and a shutout
I O0KS as If the FL Paso Country
club intends to have that 1s-
hole course after all
EDDIE PLANK still has a few
good games left in his salary
wing. Tigers found It ont Wednes-
day. Browns, with Plank pitch
ing, beat them, 5 to 3.