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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
W|LLMAR OPERA '"*''@ 'e:
HOUSE DESTROYED
Burns to Ground Early Last
Thursday Evening.
Big Loss.

The Willmar Opera House, lately re-
modelled and improved. became the
prey Of the fire tiend Thursday eve.
ming. 1t was completely destroyed.
The loss is over $4,000 with $4,000
insurance, and is a had blow to the
principal owner. MIR. Alton Crosby.
The fire was discovered at As D.
III. Most OF the members OF the vol.
unteer tire department were scattered
in their various homes eating their
Suppers. They responded WE'LL how
ever. and in short time had three
streams OF water playing on the tire.
Had some water at all adequate pres
sure been available at the first few
moments after the fire was discovered,
the building might have been saved.
but after the fire had once taken hold
in the wooden interior and the stage
settings the building was doomed. The
most the fire department could hope
to do. was to contine the fire to this
building. This they were able to do,
owing to the fact that a light wind
was blowing.
The tiremen found it impossible to
get at the heart OF the flames owing 10
the great clouds OF smoke which roll
ed forth when the stage doors were
opened 1t was impossible for the
firemen to penetrate very far into the
building
Getting a good start, the flames
worked their way up the walls to the
roof, and the painted scenery furnish
ed plenty Of fuel. In the roof the
flames broke through the steel cell
ing and the roof. and with the draught
due to the ventilatOrS. it was not long
before the entire roof was a mass Of
flames.
The origin OF the fire is a mystery,
altho judging from where the flames
were first seen after the alarm was
turned in, in all probability a short
circuit in the electric wiring was the
cause. When discovered the blaze did
not seem to be one OF much conse-
quence, altho the dense smoke made
it impossible to get at it and extin-
guish it,
Fire fighting under the best of con-
ditions is an unenviable job, and the
members Of the local department who
fought valiantly against overwhelm-
ing odds, with the thermometer at 80
uO6ACO DClO" ACIO, d1 z uc0C1 Wing W
commentator. Many hundreds %
spectators stood around the scene of
the fire which made great spectacle.
The building and contents were val
ued at about $4,000, with $4,000 in
surance. Just the week before, Mr..
Crosby had installed an electric Foto-
player, valued at $4,000 The only
things saved were valuable papers
taken from Mr.. Crosby's office before
the fire secured great Roadway. The
south, west and north walls caved in,
leaving only the solid brick front
standing.
Four firemen remained on the scene
all night, and stream of water was
kept directed on the smouldering
ruins.
The contents of L. NJ Crosby's Of
fee on the south side of the building
were not harmed by the blaze Thurs
day evening, but the fire broke out
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS
TO GIVE OPERETTA
"Syivia" to be Presented at HIGH
School Auditorium Friday and
Saturday, Jan. % and 20.

oySV'd 20 DC TTeSenteo az F1I0n
School Auditorium Friday and
Saturday, Jan. % and 20.
The high schol chorus will present
the operetta "Sylvia" at the high
school assembly room, Friday and Sat
urday, Jan. % and 20. Rather than give
up the idea of having the operetta,
when the opera house was destroyed,
it was decided to build a temporary
stage at. the high school. Remember
ing the success of pauline" last
year, doubtless packed houses will
greet the players.
Miss James, superintendent of mus
ic in the local schools, is directing the
production. The small admission fee
Of Csc will be charged, and the pro-
gram will begin at 8 o'clock.
Following is the cast of characters:
Sir Bertram DeLacy, the Court Poet
-. -. ................O Otto Kuntz
Prince Tobbytum, a Man of Conse-
quence -. ..... Arthur Limper1ch
William, an Honest Farmer. ......
-. -. ........... Walter Erickson
Robin, a Country Lad. Frank Sather
Sylvia, Betrothed to DeLacy. .....
-. -. Cecilia Barrett
Betty, Betrothed to William. .......
-. -. ...............Ju Julia Ogren
Arabella, a Court Lady. ..........
80. Marion Marshall
Araminta, Her Sister. Emma Boyd
Polly, Molly, Dolly, Farmers Daugh-
tiers, Myrtice O'Niell, Thelma Cur
ran, Edna Sanderson.
Chorus of farm lads, farmers daugh-
tiers and haymakers.
The net proceeds of both perform
ances will go to the contribution Ut
the Willmar schools to the Old Set
tiers Memorial.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
alTuA nv
EMMA SOPHIA OsTLUND.

The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Emma Ostlund spread through the
| community last Friday evening. She
passed away at the GRANDSON family
residence on West Gorton avenue,
Jan. IA, at $40 p. M, the cause Of
death being heart trouble.
Mrs. Emma Sophia Ostlund was
born in Mamre township Oct. II, 1876.
She was the daughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Erlandson, and grew to
womanhood in that good old Mamre
home. On New Years Day, eleven
years ago, she was married to Mr..
Emil Ostlund. Their happy compan-
ionship was suddenly cut short on
Aug. 20, 1909, when Mr.. Ostlund pass
ed away. and the lately deceased was
left widow with one daughter, Elem
ore. Since the death of the husband,
Mrs. Ostlund has resided with her
brother, Albert and sisters, the last
few years at Willmar.
The deceased is mourned by her
daughter, Miss Elenore Ostlund, two
sisters-Misses Mary and Lydia En-
landson of Willmar; three brothers
Erick GRANDSON of Glenwood; Albert
GRANDSON, of Willmar; and David En-
landson, of Howard, N. D.; large
number of brothers and sisters-at-law,
cousins, and other relatives. Among
these are two uncles-E. Bergquist Of
LaBolt, S. D., and S. Erickson Of
Mahtowa, MINI.
In the death of Mrs. Ostlund, her
many friends keenly realize their
loss, and sympathize deeply with the
bereaved ones. The departed was
true friend, and her devotion to those
she loved would make a bright chap
ter in any life. Nothing but the thot
of the loving Hand that removed her
can reconcile them to her absence.
While she is gone from the scenes Of
the pleasures and sorrows Of life, she
will still live in the hearts of those
who knew her best Her retiring nat
ure led her to hide her best qualities
from public gaze, but they were re-
vealed to those who enjoyed her &C.
quaintance. It was in the home that
her true worth was most conspicuous.
She was brought up and confirmed in
the Mamrelund Lutheran church Of
which she remained a faithful mem
Der until her residence at Willmar,
since when she has affiliated with the
Bethel church.
The funeral will occur next Satur-
day. At ten O'clock brief services
take place at the GRANDSON residence
on West Gorton avenue. after which
the sad cortege will wend its way to
the Mamrelund church, where serv-
ices will be conducted by Rev. w. E.
Pearson, at two o'clock. The inter-
ment takes place in the churchyard
adjoining,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
ANNUAL BUSINESS
Meeting OF ASSOCIATION
kandiyohi County Poultry Association
Elects Officers,

kandiyohi County Poultry Association
Elects Officers.
The annual business meeting and
election of officers of the Kandiyohi
County Poultry Association was held
last Friday evening at the close of
the Poultry Show. The following were
elected officers for the ensuing year:
President, V. E. Lawson.
Vice President, Mrs. P. M. Long.
Sec'y. and Treas, Severt Osmund.
son.
The association elected nine direc-
tors from different parts Of the coun-
ty, and all those present pledged them.
selves as boosters for a better and
bigger show next year. The directors
were voted as members of the execu-
tive board.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one and augurs we'll for the future
OF the Kandiyohi County Poultry AS
ISOLATION.
A full list Of prize winners for the
show will be published later. Sivert
Osmundson captured the Mayors Sill
yer Cup, donated by E. C. Wellin, and
H. H. Bratt Of Atwater was the proud
winner of the New London Milling
Co.'s Silver Cup.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
Johnaon.Carter.

It will be news to many friends in
this county to learn Of the marriage
of Miss Augusta Johnson, the oldest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac John
son of Willmar, which occurred dur
ing Christmas at Pomeroy, Washing
ton, where Miss Johnson has been
employed for the past two years as
teacher
The lucky young man is Clyde Car.
ter, a young farmer in the Pomeroy
neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter have the best
wishes of the brides many friends. in
Minnesota
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19

Grand total to date. ..... .$46,130.s6
The company has now 220 share
holders. The annual meeting will be
held at the courthouse, Feb. 10. A
ballot is furnished each shareholder
containing names of all the stock
holders. Each shareholder expresses
his choice for five directors. The an
nual meeting then elects the board of
directors from the ten names having
the largest number of nominating
votes.
It is possible that the matter of
providing more room for the growing
business will be taken up at the meet
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
Annual MEETING,

The Swedish Literary Society held
it's annual business meeting last Fri,
day evening. The election of officers
were as follows: President, Atty.
Chas. Johnson; vice president, C. w.
Lonn; secretary, N. s. Swenson; trus.
tee 6 years., Andrew Bjorsell; trus.
tee e years., Chas. Wallin; receiv.
ing usher, ]. w. Larson; stewards, c.
G. Eckwau and A. J. Nelson; program
committee, V. E. Lawson, c. w. Lonn
and Ghas. Johnson; music, e. e.. Law.
son, sssss.1. Nelson, Nels Swenson;
serving committee, M. w. Blomquist,
Carl Anderson, John Wahlstrand and
Victor Monson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
"Osseo" Program.
Entertain at Dinner.

DR.. and Mrs. J. R. Petersen, 1882
Pillsbury avenue, gave a dinner Sat-
urday evening at their home in honor
lege friends and included Governor
and Mrs. J. A. A. Burnquist, MIR. and
Mrs. Lowell E. Jepson, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. c. Tonning, st. Paul; and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Challmon. DR.. and Mrs,
Watson will leave Monday, Jan. 81,
for San Francisco, and will sail Satur.
day, Feb. S, for China.-Minneapolis
Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19

"A boy scout who received the
name Of Richard S0rensen Dale came
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig
S. Dale at Denver, Dec. 10. The many
friends of the father, of this city, offer
congratulations. Uncle John Dale of
this city, wears a broad smile when
given his new title.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
COOP. DECLARES
REGULAR DIVIDENDS
Fifth Annual Distribution Of Sur
pIus VIII Reach Over
Twelve Thousand,

The Willmar Cooperative Mercan.
tile Company has just declared their
regular annual dividend Of six Der
cent on shares, twelve per cent re-
funds on purchases OF stock-holdsrs
and six per cent refund on purchases
of Observation-Disclosures. The total amount
to be distributed for 1916 amounts
to $12,179.93, among 1896 customers.
The individual dividends range in
amount from two cents to $1oz.46.
This is the fifth annual distribution.
Previous years the following amounts
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
Divide Horse Bounty.

In the application for the 5000 boun-
ty for capturing a horse thief, James
Corbett, near Milan last October,
Judge Qvale apportioned the amount
as follows: E. w. Rohlen, $45; c.. A.
Bystrom, $35; R. J. Avelsgard. Oliver
Haugland, Geo. r. Blom, each $780,
Swift County Review.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
A Fitting Title.

The barons of old lived on unearned
wealth exacted from labor: :. W1lllliam
Waldorf Aator of today docs the same.
1t was fitting therefore that the title
of baron be bestowed upon him. The
bestowal was a delicate and uninten-
tional inttmation to the people Of New
York that Astor's moral right to the
ground rent which he collects from
them is equal to but no greater than
the right Of the ancient barons to the
tribute which they exacted from their
peasants.-The Public.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
ROSELlLllAN.

Roselillian, Jan. 17-Aron Hawkin- |
son preached his last sermon at the |
Fahlun Baptist church q week ago |
last Sunday and large crowd at |
tended.
Arthur Eastman Of Grove Lake
made a business trip to Olivia Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Renstrom and
family visited at the Mats Renstrom
home Sunday evening.
Miss Freda johnson is staying with
Freda Larson at Willmar where she
underwent an operation at the Will
mar hospital Saturday.
Mr.. Andrew Larson left for Grove
City last week to attend Y. P. con-
vention.
Mrs. Oscar Knutson who has been
seriously ill is reported to be around
again.
Melvin Root vino is employed at the
Oman & johnson Machine Works at
Willmar is spending his vacation at
the C. Holmgren home here.
The Person Bros. Of Tomkins, Can,
who have been visiting with the r. P.
Johnson family left for Willmar Sat-
urday.
Alex He'd of Willmar is spending
his vacation at his parental home
here.
Henry Aspaas spent Sunday at the
Ole BlOmQuist home.
Peter Hanson is reported to be on
the sick list at this writing.
Ralph Tatting called at the H. G..
Bluhm home Thursday evening.
Alger, Walter Erickson and Fred
Johnson walked to Kandiyohi lake one
day last week. -
No school was held in Dist. SO Wed
nesday and Thursday on account OF
the stormy weather.
L. ]. Peterson and son, Oscar were
seen at Olivia Saturday afternoon.
Ed. Johnson assisted his brother,
Albert with some work last week.
Norling Brothe rs Of Whitefield have
moved into their new residence.
! Mabel Lundquist visited at the Gust
Ericsson home Sunday.
/ Erick Nylin who has been making
his home at Dogden, N. D., the mast
summer is visiting with the b. Rosen
i family here at present.
Victor He'd was Svea caller las,
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Julius visited
4 at the Ole Tatting home Thurada1
\ evening:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19

Misses Mabel and Hattie Holm
dahl entertained the clerks of the Co
operative store last Tuesday evening.
Music and games furnished the chief
amusement. At late hour delicious
refreshments were served
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
NORWEGIAN SINGERS ARE HOSTS
Nordmandenes Singing Society Give
Splendid Entertainment at
Masonic Hall.

oplonoIo entertainment at
Masonic Hall.
The social festivity arranged by the
Nordmandenes Singing Society at the
Masonic Temple hall last Friday eve.
ming proved a very agreeable occas-
lon for the many friends of the organ
iZation who attended.
The musical numbers on the pro-
gram, which was an informal one, con-
sisted Of several group of songs by
the society, vocal solo by Miss Helga
Peterson, and a violin duet by
Messrs. N. B. Swain and Arne Wei
lin. Short talks were made by Rev.
NJ. B. Michaelson and Hon. L. O.
Thorpe.
After this part Of the proceedings,
the master Of ceremonies, Mr.. Hong,
invited all the guests to the dining
hall where q fine lunch was served
which part of the program was also
thoroughly enjoyed. The remainder
OF the evening was spent in games
and in q social way.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
Will Visit Overland Factories,

Will Visit Overland Factories.
H. B. Handy of the Handy-Lewis
Motor Co, local agents for the Over
land car, left this morning for Min
neapolis to join the other Overland
dealers for the state Of Minnesota,
who will embark on special train
on their annual visit to the factories
at Toledo, O. From there Mr.. Handy
plans to visit many places in the east,
taking his annual vacation
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
Dancing Teacher Here Friday.

0aHcEuV FeacueT tteTe TTtu1y'
Miss Catherine deVeau, an expert
enced dancing teacher Of Minneapolis
will be In Willmar Friday afternoon,
January 21st. Appointments for pr.
yate lessons for Friday afternoons
may be made with Miss deVeau at
Merchants Hotel at two O'Clock p. m.
January 21st.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
Christian kndeavor Society.

The regular meeting of the Presby.
terian G. E. Society will be held Sun
day evening at Z O'Clock. The new
efficiency chart will be exhibited and
explained. All members are espec'
tally urged to be present and to bring
a friend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert johnson
have removed to this city from Kan
diyohi Bob will work during the
coming year with his father, John A.
Johnson, the painter.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
DEMOCRATIC Meeting.

A meeting of the Democratic voters
Of the county is hereby called to meet
at the City Hall at Willmar, on Satur-
day afternoon, Jan. 20, 1915, at 2 o.
clock p. M, for the purpose of elect
ing fourteen (14) delegates to the
state mass meeting to be held at st.
Paul auditorium on Feb. 3, 1916.
VIM. Olson, Chairman.
Theo. Livingstone, Sec'y. Adv 1927
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
ct. Luke'e Ladies' Guild.

The Ladies' Guild of st. Luke's
church will meet with Mrs. J. A. Eng
lish, at three O'Clock Friday afternoon.
A full attendance Is desired. Matters
Of importance will be discussed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19

Miss Ella Nyquist returned last
week from an extended visit with
relatives in the west.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19
supper At First N. e. Church.

Supper at First N. e. Church.
The men OF the First M. E. church
will give q supper Tuesday, Feb. LIST.
Admission thirty-flve and twenty-five
contS. Everyone Welcome. Further
announcements will appear nsxtWeak
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-01-19

Mrs. 8. D. Anderson of New Lon
don returned to her home at that will.
age the middle Of the week, after WIS.,
iting for a couple of days with rela-
tives In this city.
Judge G. w. Stanton of Bemidji
is prominently mentioned as q can
didate for governor on the Democratic
ticket.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-23
GRAFT CHARGES UPSETS MAYOR
AIDS IN CONFERENCE

Coming on the eve of the aldermanic
primaries the payroll scandal has
flabbergasted the Thompson-Lundin
political machine.
In a little room in the Hotel La
Sale yesterday City Prosecutor Har-
ny Miller, Mike Faherty, president of
the board of local improvements,
Fred Lundin and few more lead
ers" held a secret conference.
They say the charge are political
muck" It is probable that they will
answer with muck" and Mayor
THOMPSON today is expected to make
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-23
CRoNES' LETTERS FAKES SAY
ANARCHIST LEADERS

ANARCHIST LEADERS
Letters purported to have been
written by Jean Crones to a New
York newspaper are bogus, in the
opinion of all those who spoke at an
anarchist conference at 712 S..
LOOMS st. last night. g.. .... ..
The newest story of the poison
soup is that only one-ffth of the
poisoned neIls, or soup stock, got in
the soup. This stock is made up in
advance.
"Crones made up the stock, poison
ed it and put it IN five cans" said
Deputy Schuettler Every can was
loaded with poison.
'"The steward, Bisette, opened the
cans before the dinner. The poison
had hardened the stock. He thought
the stock had spoiled.
Thinking the manager would hold
him responsible, he made four cans
of new stock. One of the poisoned
cans looked good, so he used it with
his new stock. That is why there
was not enough of poison in the soup
to kill"
A mass meeting to discuss the case
of Crones- accused of poisoning the
soup at the Archbishop Mundelein
dinner-win be held at Bakers hall,
21S w. Oak, Friday night. Deputy
Schuettler has announced that the
meeting will be filed with city de-
teetives.
1870
GRAFT CHARGES UPSETS MAYOR
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-23
charges as sensational as those now
against him and his administration.
NEW GRAFT ALLEGATIONS HIT
MRS. LOUISE ROWE

Here are the latest developments
into the City Hall payroll scandal
charges which both Mayor ThompscI
and the city council are investigating:
Fred Lundin, the political hacker
of Mayor Thompson, denies that he is
the party boss; also says that he's a
worker in the ranks. His statement
called forth laugh from many alder
men last night.
Mayor Thompson has thus far re-
fused to comment upon the charges
against Mrs. Louise Osborne Rowe.
SAYS he is awaiting civil service re-
port
Mrs. Page Waller Eaton, who
charges Mrs. Rowe with collecting
one-third of her salary for the ma
yor's sister-in-law, says that in Sept.
Mrs. Rowe proposed putting a
dummy name on the payroll and
splitting the salary.
Mrs. Rowe, the accused, welcomes
and urges investigation. Denies
guilt.
Mrs. M. E. Mivelaz, mayors sister
in-law, says It's cruel to say she re-
ceived money from Mayor Thompson
or anybody else.
Mayor Thompson later accused Ed.
Brundage, head of neutral ward COM
mitteemen, with framing" the plot
on the administration.
Brundage denied charge and adj
mitted he wrote some of mayors
campaign stuff and has asked for
patronage on strength of past favors.
Mrs. Eaton blamed Lundin as po-
litical boss who ruined administra-
ton.
Special meeting Of council civil
service committee to be held Friday
morning to investigate Aid. Rodri-
guez' charges against Mrs. Rowe.
Mayor again called attention to his
complaint blanks and asked Aid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-10
Western Maryland to Electrffy INIT.
Line and Use Elec. Motors.

The w. M. Railway Co. made ap-
plication to the Public Service Com
mission for approval Of promissory
notes of SCI, 0S7.S0, at 5 per cent. The
proceeds will be devoted to the extern
sion of the automatic block system
on the road.
The main line of the road is now
being double tracked at points. At
other points similar work will ba
done in the near future. Within a
few years the road will be double
tracked from Baltimore to Connells-
Vile.
The most important Improvement
contemplated is the installation OF
electric motors for hauling trains
over the Blue Ridge Mountains. This
problem has been the most difficult
encountered by President Gray In
his task of Transforming the road into
a railroad capable of hauling coal and
other heavy traffic economically and
efficiently with electric engines.
By the removal of this obstacle the
contemplated tunnels under Blue
Ridge Summit have been abandoned
At one time it was proposed to extend
the road in a straight line from Glyn-
don to Frederick and thence under
BraddOck Heights, across MiddletoWn
Valley, under South Mountain to Hag-
erstown. The project was SO eXpen-
sive as to be almost prohibitive.
Bv improvements and extensions
the w. NJ is preparing to handle
traffic on an extensive scale.