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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
The financial statement was accept

ed and approved by unanimous vote.
The building plans being worked
out by the Board Of Education were
then discussed. Mr.. William w.
lyric, OF the firm of lyric & Chap
man, architects. of Minneapolis, then
showed on a screen the front elevation
and floor plans of the proposed build
ing by means of slides and the school
stereopticOn.
The proposed building would be
erected along Fourth street and be
built in connection with the present
High School building It's length
would be $50 feet and greatest width
Junior High School building, and
would accommodate about 1926 pupils,
besides furnishing administration
rooms, a good gymnasium with need
ed adjuncts, and assembly room for
the entire school. The plans also
contemplate a central heating plant
directly south of the industrial build
ing which will heat all four buildings.
The halls Of the new building would
connect with the halls Of the present
high school building, practically max
ing it all one building.
Inc basement moor would contain
the gymnasium on the south end, and
the slope of the ground will give q
chance for a good high ceiling without
requiring much excavation and with
out disturbing the level of the first
floor.
The junior assembly room would be
on the south end of the first floor, and
would be designed to accommodate
the seventh, eighth and ninth grades.
The latter would correspond to the
Freshman class of the high school.
The three higher classes would use
! the present high school room, and for
general school exercises would pass
! into the gallery of the assembly room
! on the same floor.
The junior high school idea has been
found very practical wherever tried
III retaining the children in school who
ordinarily would drop out when com
pleting the Eighth grade.
The first floor would also contain
the boys and girls locker rooms, the
Superintendent office, and severa
recitation rooms. The second floo1
would provide eight recitation rooms
besides the gallery for the assembly
| room.
The building would be of fireproo
construction and the estimated cos
would be $4,000. 1t would harmon
ize in architecture with the presen
Continued on page 3.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
SOUTHEAST FAhLuN,

Southeast Fahlun, July 17-Elling
Johnson and daughter, Lillian of Min
neapolis arrived last Thursday for a
short visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Natalie Mathfason left last
Monday for Willmar where she will
work this summer.
Harry Hawkins came up from Min
neapolis last Tuesday after a short
visit.
Minus Nelson, transacted business
in Willmar one day last week.
The Ladies' Aid Of the M. E. church
was entertained by Mrs. Hemming
Nelson last Thursday.
Rev. ]. A. Reitan and bride arrived
from Valley City, N. D., last Friday.
Rev. Retain will take charge of the
congregation this summer.
Miss Myrtle Mathtason left for Svea
to work for Mrs. Oscar Johnson.
Hemming Nelson transacted bust
ness in Atwater Friday.
Frank Mattson and G. W. Smith
made flying trip to Atwater last
Friday night
Mrs. Nels Lund returned last Tues
day from Minneapolis where she has
been visiting with relatives and
friends.
Robert and Jeanette Larson spent
last Sunday visiting with friends in
Svea.
Mrs. M. G. Mattson of Duluth is Wis.
iting with her parents.
Mrs. c. Peterson Of Willmar is
spending few days with her daugh-
ter here.
Christ Hoyum, Edward Larson and
Johnny SalmOnsOn autOed to AtWater
last Saturday night to spend the eve
ming.
Mrs. Harry Hawkins left for Mime
apolis where she will visit with rela-
tives and friends for some time.
Mrs. Henry Rasmussen and Mrs.
John Wick called at the Frank Matt
son home one day last week.
MI. Elmer Johnson has been visit
ing in the cities for few days.
MIS-. James Hanson returned last
Sunday from Atwater after spending
a few days with her mother
Samuel Nelson of Minneapolis is
here making improvements on his
farm.
Bernhard Holm of Kandiyohi was
around here selling silos one day last
week.
Frank Madison and Emil Hanson au-
toed to Willmar last Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Hanson of Keldron, s. D.,
who has been visiting at the Emil
Hanson home for some time, left last
Thursday for Sioux City, a., where
she will visit her parents before re-
turning to Dakota.
Miss Shirley Haroldson of Atwater
is spending few days at the Adolph
Wick home
G. W. Smith is installing gas lights
in his buildings by the Big Kandiyohi
lake.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Willmar, and secured employment as
a salesman Later he joined in estab-
fishing the Capital Shoe Company, in
the HaHberg corner, opposite the post
Office, Of which he soon became the
exclusive owner and which he con-
Quoted until the serious illness took
him away. -.zzs---~- 8. -
On his arrival at W1llmar he be-
came identified with the Swedish Bap-
fist church and has taught in the Sun
day school ever since. During the
past ten years he was the treasurer
of the congregation. In 1914 he was
married to Miss Emma Johnson, who
survives him. He is also mourned by
three sisters-Mrs. c.. A. Peterson Of
Wayzata, Mrs. John M. Nelson and
Mrs. J. Jordin of Litchfield- and two
brothers, Otto w. Johnson of Itch
field and P. L. johnson of North Bat
tleford, Sask Two brothers-at-law are
w. o. Johnson of this city and A. c..
Johnson of Calgary, Canada.
The funeral took place on Satur-
day from the late residence and the
Baptist church. Rev. Paul Hallin, the
pastor, paid an eloquent tribute to
the life of the departed. There was
beautiful singing and an abundance of
flowers. The interment took place at
Fairview cemetery. The bearers were
elders of the church-P. E. Parson.
Renius Swenson, G. J. Boom, Erick
Nelson, Jallmar Nyquist and Christ
Pearson.
A good man has gone from our
| midst.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
MRS. CARL G. NORMAN.

Mrs. Anna Norman, beloved wife Of
Carl C. Norman, died at the Bethesda
hospital, Friday, July II, at eleven o.
clock p. III. Death was due to compli-
cations following an operation.
Mrs. Anna Thyden Norman was born
in Upsala, Sweden, February Sth, 1855.
She came to this country with her par
ents in 1892 and has made Willmar her
home since that time. She was united
in marriage to Carl G. Norman March
:, 1912.
Besides her husband and two small
children, Naomi Marie, three years, five
months old, and Blanche Elizabeth, IL
months old, she is survived by her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Thyden OF
this city and seven sisters and four bro
Tiers: Mrs. B. w. Flowers of st. Paul
Samuel Thyden of Los Angeles, Calf;
Mrs. Leonard Anderson Of Litchtield;
Rachel. Nora, Gertrude, Judith, Violet,
Leanus, Lambert and Ragnar at home
All were at her bedside except Samuel
of California. and Mrs. Flowers, who ar
rived a few hours too late.
She will be missed by a large num-
Der of friends. She was a kind and
loving wife and mother.
The obsequies took place, from her
parents residence Tuesday afternoon at
two o'clock and from the Swedish Bap-
fist church at two thirty. Interment
was made in Fairview.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
o Bl1uAR Y
nETHD u IyYIIINNH

Death again has called away another
old time resident of this locality, name
ly, Peter E. When Of Willmar, who
passed to his reward last Sunday after
having suffered from bronchial trouble
more or less for many years.
Peter Erickson When was born in
Ostre Totem, Norway, on the 10th day
Of August. ls44. He came to America
in 1857, living one year in Trempealeau
county. Wis, and in 1858 coming to this
county and taking a homestead in Kan
diyohi township. He was unmarried
and has lived together with his brother
Hans. Fourteen years ago rney moved
in to Willmar. having their home on II.
Fourth street. The deceased was SIM
pie and unassuming, and was respected
by all who knew him.
He is mourned by his only brother
Hans Z. When, by half sister, Mrs.
&. Bredeson. and by his stepmother,
Mrs. B. Nj. Bredeson When.
The funeral took place Monday at
ternoon at the Synod church. Rev. }.
N. Anderson officiating, the interment
being made at the Synod cemetery. The
pail bearers were Frederick and Ole
Bredeson, Otto Paulson. Theodore Thor
son. o. A. Grangaard and Knut Solberg.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Prominent SHOE
DEALER IS GONE
Charles Johnson Passed AVav,
Active Worker in Baptist
Church Circles,

Charles ]. Johnson, well-known shoe
merchant OF this city, passed from this
life about five o'clock on Wednesday,
July IL, after two months illness with
abdominal cancer. In the prime of
busy and active life, the malady quick
ly took him, and when discovered had
made such progress that no hope for
recovery could be entertained. He
was fully conscious that he was
nearing the last of earth and the
bright faith which sustained him dur
ing those trying hours of suffering on
ly grew brighter as he journeyed to-
ward the infinite, and the final gloom
of death was dispelled by the radiance
of Gods love.
Charles J. Johnson was born in the
province of Halland, Sweden He came
to this country when a boy and his
youth was spent on farm near Litch-
field. Sixteen years ago he came to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
-DovRE.

Dovre, July 1.-THE Dovre Ladies'
Aid will meet with Mrs. G. Sandhoe
Thursday afternoon, July 20.
A SON was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Aga
ton Dokken, Thursday. Congratula-
tons.
Miss Amanda Netland is assisting
Mrs. Ole Tvete.
Mr.. Andrew Olson of South Dakota
called on c. G.. Birkeland last week.
Alfred Flaten of Ray, N. D., left
last Friday after weeks visit at the
c.. G. B1rkeland home.
Mr.. Tosten Larson called on friends
in this vicinity from Sunday until
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Birkeland, &C.
companied by Alfred Flaten, autoed to
Camp Lake Tuesday returning Thurs
day. They were accompanied on their
return by Mrs. Birkeland's mother
Mrs. Cecilia Flaten who returned tc
Benson thu next day.
The Vikor Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. John Syvertson Wednes
day, July 26.
Several of the young people were
entertained at the Nels Sletten home
last Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

And the dogs! They walk on their
front legs and they prance on their
hind legs. They leap over horses and
hurdles, do double somersaults and
describe figure Fights through the legs
OF the ponies and the baby elephants
Twenty silken coated settlers pose like
statues with snowy white horses and
there are marvellous collies that are
as much at home riding bareback as
the pretty ladies' who jump through
the hoops in the three big rings.
These, of course, are but a few of the
Hundreds of wondrous things that will
come with the circus.
Biggest of the many. great features
is the fairyland spectacle, "Cinder.
ella" More than thousand persons
take part in it. There are car loads
of magnificent scenery and gorgeous
costumes. No one can afford to miss
seeing the enchanting Dance Of the
Fairies" The great menagerie "Cin-
derella" and more than two hours OF
marvellous circus acts are all to be
seen in Willmar Saturday, July %.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Civil Service Exams.

The U. S. Civil Service Commission
announce the following civil service
examinations, viz: Assistant in mar
keting live stock and meats, Aug. 8,
electrotyper, Aug. 9, Stenographer and
typewriter, Aug. 9, electrical drafts
man, Aug. Is, aeronautic craftsman,
Aug. Is, assistant physicist, Aug. %,
laboratory assistant, Aug. 1924, in
spector Of safety appliances and in
spector of hours of service, Aug. g.
20, 1916. All examinations listed with
the exception of stenographer and
typewriter are open to male applicants
only. For further information address
the secretary, Sth Civil Service Dis
trict, St. Paul, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING PROPOSED
Annual School Meeting Was a
Harmonious Event. No
Change on Board.

At the annual school meeting OF In
dependent School District No. II held
Saturday evening plans for the pro-
posed new Junior High School build
ing were discussed anu Charles B.
Carlson and Victor E. Lawson were
unanimously reelected as members OF
the Board OF Education for three
years.
About fifty people braved the sultry
state OF the atmosphere last Saturday
evening to attend the annual school
meeting. And they were very good
natured at that, for g more peaceful
school meeting was never held ct
Willmar
After the reading of the call and
minutes OF the last annual meeting,
the financial report was read. Owing
to the new elaborate system of book
keeping devised by the State Educa-
tional department, the summary state
ment is more in detail than has been
the case heretofore. 1t has the ad-
vantage Of being uniform throughout
the state.
Financial Statement Of Treasurer of In
dependent School District No. ~, WILL
mar, Minnesota for year ending July
10th, 1916,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
THE WlLLMAR SCHOOLS.

The enrichment of the Wilma High
School increased from 142 in 1907-08,
to $50 in 1856, with every prospect
of a large increase from now on. Dur
ing the same period the total enroll
ment CT the Willmar schools increased
from 949 to 1,173. The proposed build
ing of a Junior High School will make
adequate provision for the high school
and at the same time relieve the
crowded condition of the grades.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Makinq Munitions.

M. c. Gunderson came up from Min
neapolis Saturday to spend Sunday at
his parental home near Eagle Lake
He is working for the Minneapolis
Steel Mfg. Company who have a mill
ion dollar contract to- make shrapne]
shells for the Allies. The shells are
not loaded in this country. Mr.. Gun
derson had a number of photographs
of the plant showing huge stocks OF
shells under process of being made.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Lunch on Circus Day.

The Ladies' Aid of the First NJ E.
church will serve hot and cold lunch
es, ice cream, cake, etc., at the E. S.
Lunch Room, next door to the Savoy
on July %. Everything cents-Cof.
fee, cents; sandwiches, 5 cents; pie,
cents, etc., etc. All day Circus day!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Mattson
and daughter, June and Mr.. Pearson
of Tripolis, Melvin, Myrtle, Hazel and
Pearl Johnson, Myrtle Olson and
William Peterson enjoyed a picnic at
Green Lake Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENT,

am glad to be able to tell all my
friends that have been lucky enough
to get timer from Cleveland, Ohio,
and can say he is the best timer that
has ever been in the City Of Willmar.
Give US trial to prove it.
AUGUST HOGLUND, Hardware.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

-Gottfrid Croonquist of Hitchcock,
Sask., is visiting with relatives in the
city. Mr. Croonquist will make trip
to the Twin Cities, and will return to
his Canadian home in time for the
| grain harvest.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Pleasant View Sunday School.

@ S>>:-t,sry school at Pleasant View
school house, next Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock. Services are held
every other Sunday and at that time
Sunday school is held at two O'Clock
and services at three. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all to attend
these services.
J. Rademacher, Supt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Miss Minnie Fridlund expects so
leave the latter part of this week for
a visit with friends in the cities. She
is enjoying vacation from her duties
as assistant book-keeper at the Will
mar hospital.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Auto Club Picnic Sunday.

L. A. Tjosvold, Lewis Norgren and
other leading lights of the Willmar Auto
Club are planning picnic at Spicer next
Sunday afternoon. Coffee will be fur
nished by the Club to the lunchers. It
is possible that the district editors who
will be sojourning at the lake will join
in a social session.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Miss Ida Halvorson, who recently
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis at the Bethesda hospital, left last
Thursday for her home southeast of
Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Social at EAGLE Lake.

An ice cream social viii be given at
the c. A. Backlund home, Friday eve
ming, July 21st. If it rains, the social
will be held Saturday evening. Every.
one is cordially invited to attend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Miss Martina Berg is enjoying
her annual vacation, from her duties
at DR.. Gerretson's Office, with rela-
tives near Green Lake.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Misses Cecilia Olson and Hazel
Johnson enjoyed a two days. outing
at Eagle Lake last week, returning
Saturday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
MRS !. w FORD.

Mrs. Rose Ford died last Saturday,
July Is, death being due to blood clot
on the brain. She had been a sufferer
from valvular heart trouble for some
time. Deceased was born May %, 1866.
W. Ford of the town of Woods. Inter
ment was in Fairview on Monday the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Total Bonds outstanding. sos, 10000

Total Bonds outstanding. .$6S, 500 90
All OF the above bonds bear four per
cent interest which is deducted by the
State Treas urer in his report and remit
lance to the County Treasurer and there
tore does not pass through the School
TreaSurer'S accounts.
Respectfully submitted.
G. B. CARLSON,
Treasurer of Independent School
District No. II, Willmar, Mimi.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Miss Eleanor Swenson is enjoying
vacation from her duties at DR.. Dav.
ison's Office. She expects to leave on
Thursday for visit with friends in
the cities.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Quartette, members of Luth. Free
church choir.
After the program, refreshments
will be served. A cordial invitation
is extended to all to attend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Hon. Elias Racine Of Minneapolis
called on friends at Willmar last Fri.
day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

at DR.. Daviapn's Office during Miss
Swenson'Da M nce.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. p. R. Olson motored
to Minneapolis Wednesday of last
week, returning on the following day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

MIR. and Mrs. Erick P. Glad came
from Minneapolis last Thursday eve.
ming for visit with their children at
Willmar,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Priam Y. p. S.

The Priam Young Peoples Society
will meet at M. ]. Rusten's Wednes-
day evening, July rs. The following
program will be given:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Sunny Moore Y. p. S.

The Sunny Moore Young People
Society will have their meeting Sun
day afternoon, July % at three o'clock
at Carl Sletten's home. The follow
ing program will be rendered:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19
Fahlun Baptist Church.
Ice Cream Social at Dist. No. 81.

Ice Cream Social at Dist. No. 81.
An ice cream social will be given
at the Pleasant View school house in
Dist. No. 81, Thursday evening, July
goth. Everyone is invited to attend.
If the weather is unfavorable the Soc
ial will be held the following evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

III. P. Lofgren of Mamre called on
the editor last Thursday. Mrs. LOT
gren underwent an operation at the
Willmar hospital on that date.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-19

Financial Statement of Treasurer of In
dependent School District No. A. WILL
mar, Minnesota for year ending July
10th. 1916.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-28
wEDGEFTELD CROPS IMPROVED
Are Growing Nicely After RAINS
Wade Brice Joins S. Il. I.-Pcrsonal
News.

Wedgefeld, June 22.-With the re-
cent rains, crop conditions have
greatly Improved around here. The
corn crop is exceptionally promising.
A large per cent. Of the cotton came
up late, but is growing fast now.
Mr.. Wade Brice. Jr.. thinks Of going
over to your city to join the s. l.. l., IL
there is vacancy We have only a
few young men and can't spare many
of them.
Mr.. Russell Mellett, brother of Mr..
M. M. Mellett and Mr.. Peter Dwight
have both gone to Delaware to accept
positions.
Miss Sudie Wright, who has finish
cd course In stenography and type.
writing. has accepted a position al
Ehrhardt.
Mrs. T.. w. Nettles has returned
from O. pleasant visit to her sister
Mrs. o. H. Mcmillan at Mullins
Mrs. John Dew is steadily recover.
Ing after long spell of illness.
Miss Virginia Winston of Lake Cit,
returned home today after pleasant
visit to her sister, Mrs. G. o. Chaplin
Miss Gladys Mcleod, who attended
the school here during the past ses
sion. left a few days ago to join he
mother I'm Charleston.
Miss Laura Smith of Greenwood
and Miss Elizabeth Rivers of Eastove
are visiting Miss Helena Weinberg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-28
Broadway-Martin.

A marriage which Is of great inter
est throughout the State was solemn
lied here Tuesday afternoon, when
Miss Belva Broadway became the
bride of Jeff j. Martin. This came as
a surprise to their many friends. as
plans were being made for a church
June 20. They. with a few
friends. motored to Sumter Tuesday
afternoon and were married in the
parlor Of the Clarcmont hotel at $3.50
o'clock. the Rev. Mr.. Kyzer Of Pax
Vile performing the ceremony. I'm
mediately after the ceremony the
young couple boarded a northbound
train for Norfolk. Atlantic City and
other points before returning tc
Cambridge. Md. July 1.
Miss Broadway Is an attractive ant
accomplished young woman of Pax
Vile. daughter Of Mrs M. S. Broad
way. Mr.. Martin Is q promisins
young man originally Of Summcrton
but now holds a responsible position
as travelling salesman with head quar-
ters at Cambridge. Md. They boil
Rave a host OF friends here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-28

A tbod many young men Of military
age 4e reported to have expressed the
determination 70 enlist " war Is de-
ciared against Mexico and the Presi-
dent scalls for Volunteers. TO those
who really want to enlist the call has
already come--the militia has been
caiIea out for service and not com
panyS In the entire state has It's full
auo0 Of men. There Is no need for
additional. Volunteer companies until
the First and Second regiments have
been}recruited to the full war strength
BotHc cresiments have full complement:
Of of'csrs. What is needed is about
50 - cent. more prfvates. The op.
ptrtunity In wide open before all who
really want to serve.