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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

fourth with 1o5. In this time II Cyl
clers were killed and 81 lost their lives
at horse racing.
OF the strenuous games wrestling has
the best record. only fifteen perishing
on the mat. One of the surprising facts
is that fourteen persons should lose
their lives playing golf IN ten years.
Golf is supposed to be an old mans
sport Nine were killed at bowling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10
RiTcHER MITCHELL FINDS aIm-
SELF

WILLIE MITCHELL, the Cleveland
clubs southpaw, thinks he has
discovered why he has not been of
more service to his team in the last
four years. He figures that he has in
the past hurried too much in the spring
to get himself into condition
AS a result he usually was the first
+of the pitchers to be ready to pitch.
He always started out In the spring
like whirlwind, but by late in May he
would be through. This spring Mitchell
has taken his time about getting ready
for work, and he believes that as re-
suit he will have the best season of his
career.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10
NOT ENOUGH STUFF FOR BENNIE
& <AUEF

ONE often hears the statement made,
~ There is nothing new under the
SUM-" Quite often, yes2
And one does not so often see this
statement controverted positively. no
Well. recently there was a new one
sprung. It. was really new and the
author OF it as might be expected. was
Bennie Kaun
Bonnie is understood to be demon
at bat. He was said TO be able TO his
the ball mile. High ones or low ones,
they all were supposed to look alike to
him. Straight fast ones. curves slow
ones and all They all were good ones,
so twas said.
But one day recently Benny failed -
hit. and many wondered why
That's where the new stuff comes 81.
The pitchers did not have enough on
the ball to make 1t possible to hit"
This was Pennies excuse, statement
or claim, just as it may be taken after
the game,
Now what do you think Of that2
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

NEARLY 1000 LOST IN SPORT.
"A STATIsT1CIAN supplies the frfor-
E = NATION that s4s lives were sacri-
Heed on the fields Of sport during the
last ten years Not a great many con-
sldering the number engaged.
Baseball, which thousands and thou
sands play. heads the list, with 284 ia
talities- Football is second. with 215;
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

SPRING ARRIVES IN ST. LOUIS,
ST louis park department issued
1856 golf permits and 67S tennis
permits a, few days ago IN its first ses-
sion for the giving out of permits to
use the public links and courts of the
Mound City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10
WILL NUMBER YALE GRID
fRoNERS-

THE Yale football players win be
numbered next faH. according to
statement by Captain Black He said
that bis earlier decision not to wear
numbers was haAfy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10
DEL DRAKE UNFORTUNATE tR
BASEBALL.

ABOUT the most unfortunate mortal
- =. in baseball is Del Drake, who had
two or three trials with the Tigers ana
who was handed the pleasant task g
trying to pry Cobb, Crawford, AdcIntyrs
or Jones out Of his job. Del never
seems to be the right age. Detroit
kept sending him back because he
didn't have enough experience. whicE
is one way Of saying that he was to&
young. Now it is reported that Mem
phts, which took him when the 81
Louis Feds passed him up has let him
go because he's too old.
Somewhere between there must have
been right age for Drake. But 1t old
him no good, unless it was to land hil1i
two seasons with the Independents III
a better salary than he ever got In or
ganized ball. His ascrIBed reason for
hurdling was that o. (Which in ilia
case meant the Detroit club-never had
given him a fair deal. Nobody want-
ed him when the war ended. and De
probably will class B it from now on
Drake was q good BAN player. but ilst
q little shy Of big league ausiity-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

MIcHIGAN's NEW STRONG MAN
p w. JOHNSON Michigan's SIRENS
- man, recently broke the worlds
record in strength tests, formerly held
by Roos Of Yale. the WolVerena pilins
up total Of 1903 points, toppipg The
previous record by 62.2 points.
johnson earned the title Of strongest
man at Michigan last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

The faces of these three vet
eran ball players have been seen
on the diamond a good many
years, and their activities have
made baseball history. Left to
right the grand Young men of
the game are Larry Lajoie,
Hans Wagner and, in the center,
Chfisty MatheWson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

/ DuLUTH GETS BIG REGATTA.
FTNI5H annual championship sc1li and
gig races OF the National AEsoeia
tion OF Amateur Oarsnlen VIII be hall
under the auspices Of the Duluth Boat
club Of Duluth, MINI. Aug. II and ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

pennant and the world series IN
1914 were not nearly as strong an ag-
gregation as this present one.
It is decidedly questionable whether
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

,asln. ASEBAIzL fans are keeping
close tabs on the work of the
games fannoils three veterans
- ~ AIRY i ;aioia Of. the Phila-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-05-10

Photos By American Press Asaaociation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
FARM HOME PREY
OF HUNGRY FLAMES
henning Anderson's Residence
In Town Of mamTe Burns to
Ground Sunday EIeahg,

The residence on the hate farm OF
Gilbert Anderson in Mamre township
was totally destroyed by fire. includ-
ing all the household goods, last Sun
day evening at five O'Clock. The fire
originated upstairs in some unknown
manner and had gained such headW1y
when discovered, that Mr.. and ME-.
Henning Anderson, who were in at
the time, barely had time to get the
three children out when the house was
filed with smoke and flames. Another
person in the house at the time Was.
Oscar Olson. Nothing could be- done
to Quench the flames, by the neigh
bors, who came to help. The family.
secured shelter with Mrs. Mary Had
in, who lives an eighth of a mile from
the scene of the fire. The family Il.
moving today to Albert Carlson's,
where they will live for the present.
The value OF the burned residence
is estimated at 1,S00, and was insured
in the Dovre E. Mamre Insurance
Company for $1,000. .-..
The farm was recently purchased
from Gilbert Anderson by Hep4fng
Anderson of Triumph, Mimi, who had
just taken possession. and moved In
his household goods. The legal trans
fer is being made today. Mr.. Heuning
Anderson has already made plans for
rebuilding the house in the spring.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
kleven-knutSon.

Last Thursday evening at seven o.
clock, occurred the marriage of Miss
Anna Knutson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Osuld Knutson, to Arthur Klev-
en-, son of Bernard Kleven. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of
the bride, two miles northeast of the
city, by Rev. Andersen of the Nor
wegian Synod church, in the presence
of about sixty relatives of the con-
tracing parties. The brides gown
was Of white crepe de chine, with an
over drape of chiffon. She carried an
arm bouquet Of brides roses. Miss
Aasta KnutsOn, sister, was the maid
of honor, and the Misses Edna Kiland,
Lillian Boyd and Constance Grangaard
were brides maids. The groom's at
tendant was his brother, Louis. Miss
Laura Ellefson presided at the piano,
and Miss Constance Grangaard sang,
20, Promise Me-" The rooms were
decorated with green and white
streamers, smilax and cut flowers.
Following the ceremony delicious
supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kleven have gone to
housekeeping on the groom's farm,
where they are at home to their many
friends. The Tribune joins in extend
ing best wishes for a happy and pros
porous married Life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
Sand&k1oster.

A pretty home wedding occurred
last Saturday afternoon at four o'clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arvid An
derson at Kandiyohi when Mrs. An
derson's sister, Miss Lille Alpha
Sands was united in marriage to Mr..
Morgan Kloster, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
K. Kloster of Green Lake. The nup-
tial knot was tied by Rev. E. o. Lar
son of the Eagle Lake church in the
presence of about fifty relatives and
friends. The bride was beautifully
gowned in white crepe de chine trim
med with filet lace, wore a veil and
carried white carnations. Miss Emma
Kloster, sister of the groom. was
bridesmaid. She wore a gown of pale
blue crepe de chine and wore pink
carnations. The groom was attended
by Lawrence Sands Of Willmar. A.
ter the ceremony, three course we'd
ding dinner was served. The rooms
were prettily decorated in pink and
white. Guests from distance who
attended were the Misses Hannah Lar
son and Ella Sands Of Alvarado. Mr..
and Mrs. Kloster will be at home to
their friends after April 1st on the
| groom's farm, near Eagle Lake, which
he purchased last fall from Joseph
Johnson. The Tribune joins with
their many friends in extending
hearty congratulations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
OLD ACRE FOLKS

A Rustic Comedy Drama in Two Acts,
by Dana j. Stevens.
The above play will be presented
by the Osseo Literary society of the
Willmar Seminary, on Thursday eve
ming, March 16, in the Seminary AS
sembly Hall, 8:15 p. m. General ad-
mission, Csc; reserved seats, 35c.
Characters.
The Deacon-Caleb Evans. ........
* w. Anderson
The Deacon's Wife-Emma Eliza.
..................E Ella Samingson
The Deacon's Son, Jaffrey. ........
Lars Peterson
The Des4asan's daughter, Mary Jane.
.................. Helga Berg
The Squire Aaron Playfair .......
f.: Erwin w. Nelson
The Squire's daughter-Lizbeth Ann
Nellie Olln
The Squire's sister and housekeep-
er-Priscilla Prim ..Myra Ruddy
The country -Ebenezer Ham,.
Russell Curran
The stranger tramp Hardy.
Spencer R0dmyr
The constable Johnson. ......
Leo EnglesOn
The action of the play takes place
at the DeacOn's farmhouse in the little
village of Old Acre down in Maine.
Act I.-Hayin' time. The Deacon's
settin' room. Lapse of six months.
Act II.-Sleighin' time. The Deac-
on's settin' room once more.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
FAMOUS PHOTOPLAY AT
MAJESTIC THIS WEEK

1.-THE Battle Cry of Peace" to be
Shown Thursday and Friday.
'The Battle Cry Of Peace" which
will be shown Thursday and Friday at
the Majestic theatre, is picture
which every person should see. All
may not agree with the principles
which prompted the making of the
film, but the wonderful scenes, the
great lessons taught, and the posi-
bility of such an invasion by foreign
country are we'll worth the price to
everyone.
War is the theme of the picture;
war, not at wireless and cable range,
but we'll within the corporate limits of
New York City.
There are thrills by the yard, hor-
rors slowly drawn out inch by inch
and not few feet of good comedy.
The achievements of the camera are
remarkable. The company which was
employed in making "The Battle Cry
of Peace" must have left devastated
region behind it like Belgium in the
path of the Germans. A train is wreck
ed merely to point passing argument
for the hero, and building after build
ing goes down under heavy gunfire or
bombs from the sky.
Enormous crowds are employed in
the scenes of panic and big masses of
troops pictured as they charge in the
face of shrapnel. There is also large
scale naval battle and some decidedly
Interesting views showing the man
Oeuvring Of submarines.
In particular peace rests On, the
home of the Vandergriffs, for the head
of that family is an advocate of dis
armament; An enemy spy urges him
on in the work. John Harrison, WHO
loves Virginia Vandergriff, is an advo-
cate of preparation, but his words are
little needed and the dread day comes
when there are no box scores on the
first page of the evening papers, but
only war in Cheltenham type of about
200 point.
The announcement of the beginning
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08

of hostilities is made in a salmon
sheet which has been the greatest
thorn in the side of the German armies
ever since the. war began. anu we for
one were inclined to doubt the authen-
ITCHY of the report until a shell came
in the window of Harmony Hall and
broke up a peace meeting. Shells
came fast then, and bombs, too. Down
go houses, sheds, bridges and all in
the face of the devastating fire. The
guns Of the harbor forts are shown i'll
action, but they are outranged by the
fleet Of the enemy and the army of
Emanon lands in New York.
With the foe come the horrors. John
Harrison and Mr.. Vandergriff, the
peace advocate, are shot. Harrison
subsequently RECEIVERS in miraculous
fashion only to die of bayonet thrust.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEMBERS
DISCUSS PUBLIC QUESTIONS
Plan Get Together Meeting In April.
Y. M. C. A. Matter 10 Broacined
Again. Better Club Quar-

W. ~ ~ W0ISSC - oTOdCOSO
Again. Better Club Quar-
ters Wanted.
The Commercial Club met in regular
business session last night. The fol-
lowing applications for membership
were granted: DR.. A. w. Odell, K
Samuelson, Hildur Hoaglund, E. E.
Lawson, o. A. Norman, E. M. STAN
ford and G. A. Erickson. President
Gilbert urged united effort to secure
more members and thus increase the
Clubs power for good.
The matter of securing better quar-
ters for the club was discussed and
was referred to a committee compos-
ed of G. H. Bitterness, E. c.. Wellin
and F. G. Handy, to act with the Of
icers of the club in making investiga-
tons and to report at a future meet
ing.
It was decided that a lunch be serv-
ed in April to which all are invited
for general get-together meeting.
Rev. w. A. Rice made talk on the
desirability of providing a place for
young men to spend their spare time,
either a Y. M. c. A. or other similar
institution. The question was discuss
ed from several angles by those pres
ent. Rev. Rice suggested to call a
general meeting of citizens some Sun
day afternoon. Messrs. Carey, of the
Majestic theatre, have promised the
use of their auditorium for this pur-
pose. No definite action was taken at
last nights meeting.
F. G. Handy spoke about the condi-
ton in which the roads leading to the
city had been in during the past two
months. He suggested that snow
plows be provided and concerted &C
ton be taken another winter to keep
the main roads to the city open to
traffic at all times. The matter was
recommended to the attention of the
good roads committee.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
MRS. p. w. ANDERSON.

NJ. R. Simons was called to Aber-
deem last Thursday by the death Of a
sister, Mrs. P. w. Anderson. The An
dersons were former residents of
Willmar The Aberdeen Sunday Am
erican of March s, published the fol-
lowing item:
''From the grief-stricken gaze of the
sorrowing husband, and the wondering
eyes of the little children, the form Of
wife and mother was carried away yes
terday and laid within the embrace of
the tomb at Riverside cemetery. The
funeral was held at the residence yes
terday afternoon, Rev. Glesne ofhciat-
ing. Singing was by quartet from
the Wesleyan Methodist church. The
pallbearers were fellow members Of
the Brotherhood of Carmen, to which
Mr.. Anderson belongs. M. r. Simons,
brother of Mrs. Anderson, came from
Willmar, Minn., for the funeral. E. c.
Simons Of Bay City, Mich, another
brother could not reach here, and the
mother at Willmar was likewise un-
able to come"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
JOE CHASE WINS THIRD
PLACE At MACAlESTER

Discussion at Manchester Last Thurs
day Evening Won by Litch-
field Girl.
Joseph Chase, a junior in the local
high school was awarded third place
at the discussion on the preparedness
question, held last Thursday evening
at Manchester College. First place
was won by Miss Linnea Linner,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Lin
ner, Of Litchfield, thus giving two out
of the three awards to representatives
of this district. Miss Jennie Wall of
Chisholm won second place. There
were twenty-five schools contesting H.
the first place, and out Of that num-
ber seven were chosen to speak at
Manchester College. The judges were
G. G. Schulz, state superintendent Of
schools; J. A. O. Preus, state auditor,
and Professor G. W. Boardman Of Gen.
trail high school, Minneapolis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
TALENTED MUSICIANS TO
APPEAR IN RECITAL

Miss Ina Brynilsen to Give Recital
Assisted by VocaIists Of Note.
The Piano Recital which was an
nounced to take place at the Masonic
Temple Tuesday evening has been
postponed until the following evening,
Wednesday, March Is, due to conflict
with several other entertainments.
The recital should prove a pleasant
evenings entertainment to musical
lovers of Willmar Care has been
taken to relieve the tension of the
program by liberal interspersing Of
vocal numbers by Ethel Merriam
Wakefield of lyceum fame and Henry
Albrecht, a local favorite of the past
year.
Miss Brynilsen is musician of un-
usual talent. A graduate of the Min
neapohs School of Music and Dram
attic Art in 1910, she has also spent
two years in Washington, D. c., un-
der graduates of New England and
Peabody Conservatives. Subsequent
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
OSMUND P. RANNESTAD.

Osmund Peterson Rannestad, whose
death March 1, was mentioned in our
last issue, was born at Rannestad,
Bakke parish, near Flekkefjord, Nor
way, Dec. Is, 1854. He came to Am
erica in 1879. Twelve years he farm
ed north of Willmar on his own ac-
count, then did carpenter work for
years. During the past few years he
has lived with his brother, P. P. Ran
nestad, helping him with his farm
work. His was an honest and upright
character, and he was a liberal con-
tributor to his church, it's schools and
institutions. He is mourned by his
brother, P. P; sister, Mrs. S. T. Kon-
sterile, residing north of city, and
three sisters in Norway; a niece and
three nephews. The funeral occurred
Sunday afternoon at Eagle Lake, Rev.
E. o. Larson officiating. The pail bear
ers were Marcus Sonderson, Lars Ur-
dahl, A. P. Peterson, R. G. Sletten, Al
| bert J. Johnson and Alfred Matthias.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
BANK PASSES MILLION
MARK IN BUSINESS
Kandiyohi County Bank Regis
tered Resources Over One
Million Last SATURDAY.

The kandiyohi County Bank broke
into the Million Dollar Glass last Fri
day when it's total resources exceeded
this figure by several thousand dollars.
This is another milestone in the
banks growth and is a source of graf
ihcation to the banks officers as it in
dicates the measure of confidence with
which the institution is regarded by
the community. Furthermore it is an
indication Of the growth Of our city
and surrounding country.
The totals were swelled by the un-
usual amount OF money deposited the
first part Of March, awaiting land IN
vestments. which are usually conclud-
ed on this date, and while it is expect
ed that the totals will recede from this
high mark, yet it is a safe guess that
the bank will soon be in the Million
Dollar Glass permanently. The state
ment for March follows:
Loans and discounts. ....$ S47,3S5.T
Oyerdrafts 220.42
Bonds and stocks. ....... 164.69
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures .......... 4O,OVU.OO
Cash and due from banks 11S,935.17
$1,oO6,70605
tdplIdA 4OO,VUOOO
Surplus and profits. ..... 3O,54O.4S
Deposits ........... S16,l65.o|
$1,O06,706.C5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
A Pleasant Surprise.

Miss Mae Broman Of Fahlun was
pleasantly surprised by about thirty
Of her friends at her home on Thurs
day evening, March 2. The evening
was spent in playing parlor games and
at eleven o'clock a delicious lunch
was served. Miss Broman was the
recipient of a purse Of money as a
remembrance of the occasion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08

ly she studied under Herr F'lugge Of
Leipsig. In 1912 she was elected as
head of the Piano Department of the
Morris Agricultural School where she
remained for two years. Since that
time she has done special repertoire
work with Kate Mork of the MacPhail
School of Music
Miss Brynilsen hopes to organize a
large class in pianoforte. She is es-
peciauy happy in kindergarten work,
having pronounced success with chill
dren Of four and five years. as well
as in development Of splendid tech
nque and Interpretation in advanced
pupils with special attention to har-
mOny, ear training and asthetic anal
ysis. She will also give a course in
normal piano to advanced pupils 80
desiring.
PROGRAM.
PoIchineue 90. ...... .Rachmaninoff
Gloria -. ............. .BuZzi Peccia
June Time ..................S Speaks
Marcia Funebre from Sonata op 26
-. .................B beethoven
Dear Love Remember Me. Marshall
Whispering Wind ...... Wollenhaupt
La COLOMBIA Tuscany Folk Song
tsAoA .tAn6 AAJAA ..'"' '11euS>CuSA
Gondoliera %. ..... Meyer Helmund
Part II.
Brullupsdag pa Troldhaugen. .Greig
hOOOlQ .Grelg
Land of Long Ago. Ray
moor (for left hand only). .......
%. .Leschetizky
Open Thy Blue Eyes. 900. .Massenet
.ift1o norn01o1 NTo~o1o
The Star Rogers
0y MOOuu6uC .beuOel
Notes on Piano Numbers.
The frolcksome carnival spirit is
shown in The Clown, where the har-
lequin leads the procession, dressed
in fantastic costume of many col
ors. performing antics for the amuse-
ment Of the bystanders. At times
and regret, revealing a bit of the
human heart beneath.
In "The Funeral March on the
Death Of Hero" the piano repro
duces an orchestral effect. In the trio
we hear the kettle drums, the ear
piercing notes Of the fife, and the spir-
it stirring drum. We feel the slow
relentless march of time and destiny,
and the might and majesty of Death.
"The whispering Wind" brings to
our ears the all pervading stir and
rustic and murmur Of the soft breezes,
the rushing winds among the leaves
of the forest and across the wayward
brook.
"Wedding Day." is q picture of Nor
wegian rustic festivities, where the
assembled guests march to the place
Of meeting, the music growing louder
and more impetuous as they reach the
destination The curious little inter-
lude seems to be love duet where
the voices follow each other in dia.
logue. It is brief touch of senti.
ment where the noise and the hilarity
are forgotten for the moment. Abrupt.
ly the march begins again, ending
with the slow windup with the fiddlers
tuning their strings In fifths.
"Puch' is a piece of droll music de-
scribing the impish mischievous frol.
ic of the hill fairies as they leap and
fit among the caverns and ragged
rocks.
In moonlight" we see the sof,
splendor of summer night, a canoe
drifting down the river in the witch
cry Of the silver moonlight, the only
sound being the call Of the night birds
and the murmlr of the zephyrs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
Bethel Lutheran Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Beth
ell Lutheran church. will meet In the
church basement Thursday afternoon,
March 16. Lunch will be SERVED by
Mesdames Anders> Jonson, John Olson,
c.. B. Carlson, Peter LundbeFE, c.
Lindberg and the Misses Iyfk and
Marie GRANDSON A cordial invitation
is extended to all to attend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-03-08
Confirmation Service.

The Rt. Reverend Samuel Cook Ed
sail, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of
Minnesota, will be at St. Luke's Epis-
copal Church next Tuesday evening to
administer the Apostolic rite of Con-
firmation. The service will be at 8
o'clock. The public is cordially in
vited to attend this service.