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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19
PHONE INVENTORY
NOW BEING MADE
State Commission Looking For
Data On Which to
Base Rates.

Have you seen bunch Of men chas-
ing about the city looking up at tele-
phone poles, counting brackets, insul-
ators, testing soundness of poles, etc.
They we're state employees.
An inventory of the long distance
telephone property Of the Tri-State
4 Telephone & Telegraph Company in
Kandiyohi County has just been CON,
pleted by the Minnesota Railroad and
Warehouse Commission. The field
work here has been conducted by a
crew in charge OF Mr.. C. E. Hoy, of
d Finneapolis, MINI.
g t is part of the Commission S
statewide valuation Of long distance
telephone properties, authorized by
Ithe Minnesota State legislature at the
zion of 1917. The inventory is as
$hc.''ete as engineering skill can de-
;eohe reports of the field crews
I'D every possible construction de-
tail. All material has been examined,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19

-Oscar 11orSon Of Hawick was In
our city % busfn ess* Tuesday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19

A fine used Player Piano, 40 rolls
and cabinet, cheap. MacF'arlane's, 1922
Fifth St.A1Atd1:s9
OF
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19
4. WORD FROM The
POSTMASTER

On account Of the fact that the rail-
way service is taxed to it's utmost to
carry the tremendous traffic demand
ed by war conditions and that a num-
Der of mail trains thruout the country
have been discontinued, there is more
danger than ever of congestion during
the holiday rush. For this reason it
is vitality important that you mail your
Christmas packages early if you wish
to have them delivered by Christmas.
It is especially at transfer points that
there is likely to be congestion and
therefore packages going some dis
lance and likely to go thru several
transfers should be mailed at once.
When you take into consideration
that during the Christmas rush mail
cars are packed to the roof you will
realize the importance of packing
breakable wares securely. You should
also notify the clerk who takes your
package that it contains something
breakable so the package can be prop
erly marked.
Be sure to write addresses plainly
with pen and ink or heavy marking
pencil. II possible, place presents in
box and write the address on box,
then wrap as necessary and write the
address on outside wrapper. In that
way even If the outside wrapper is
torn of the package can be delivered.
Every year there are thousands Of
packages found in the terminals and
big Offices with wrappers torn of and
no clue, to addressee or sender.
For the, convenience Of the public
the post once department has placed
the new revenue stamps on sale at
every post Office. This Office has
stamps IN the following denomina-
tons: 1c, &c, &C.. 1oc, 25c, soc, 81 and
81.
ro, 4. o. FoRsBERG, P. M.
A fine used Player Piano, 40 rolls
and cabinet, cheap. MacFarlane's, 322
Fifth t.AkaAdd7:aa
49, sf2g.a q - :
Oscar 11orson Of Hawick was in
our city On busfn Tuesday.
. Z ! z~& Il = .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19
TO REPRESENT LOCAL FAIR.

Credentials have been filed for John
Wicklund, Roy Bingham and Hans
Flygare as delegates to represent the
Kandiyohi County Fair Association at
the meeting Of the Minnesota Agricu1-
tural Society and Federation of Coun-
ty Fairs at st. Paul in January.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19

Buy your musical instruments d.
rect from manufacturer. Pianos,
Photographs at MacFarlane's, 1922
Fifth St.-Adv.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19
TWO GOOD GAMES
OF Basket BALL
Both Girl and Boy Teams Of
Wi|Imar High Win From
Paynesvi||e.

evening played at the high school by
the local Boys and Girls teams with
the Paynesville teams proved to be
very exciting and interesting for being
the first games of the season. A large
crowd attended, the total proceeds
amounting to thirty-six dollars.
The first game was played between
the two girls teams. The Willmar
girls played one of the best games
played here for a long time. At the
conclusion of the game, the score be-
ing &c, an extra five minutes was CIV
en-. During this time, Estelle Lund-
quist and Ethel Bergeson shot two
baskets apiece making the score 14-6
in favor of Willmar. At the tie of the
game, Estelle Lundquist and Ethel
Bergeson had each shot one basket
apiece and Ethel had also two fouls.
E. R. Bender refereed the first half
and O'Rourke Of Paynesville the sec
ond half.
Following was the lineup for the
Girls team: Ethel Bergeson, F.; Es-
telle Lundquist, F.; Buena Aarvig, ].
c.; Minnie Olson, A. c.; Ethel Mckee,
G.; Lulu Falkingham, c.; June Ger
man substituted for Minnie Olson in
the second hail.
The second game OF the evening was
played by the Boys teams. This prov
ed to be rather hard battle for the
local boys, but the score was 23-19 in
their favor at the conclusion of the
game. The one thing that assisted
the local boys was the lead they got
in the first half of the game, the score
being 1910 at the end Of the first half.
The second period resulted in 81 in
favor Of the Paynesville boys. The TO-
cal boys put up very good game al
tho they have not had by any means
the practice the Paynesville team has.
Kleve and Beese each made clean
basket from near the middle of the
floor. Two of the local boys, Erick-
son and Beese, made three personal
fouls while the losers made only a
few.
Schultz got two baskets and nine
fouls, and Binder shot three baskets
for Paynesville. Kleve shot two bas.
kets and one foul, Lundquist six has.
kets and four fouls and Beese, one
basket.
Hengstler refereed the first half and
O'Rourke the second half. E. R. Ben.
der was umpire, Sanford Osmundson
time keeper and Frank Sather
scorer.
Following is the lineup for the boys
teams:
Willmar Paynesville
Leonard Kleve IF. M. Schult;
Mint Lundquist F. ......H. Bradle,
Harold Beese R. Binde,
Harold Carlson. ..G........S. Bugbe,
Roy Erickson G.. "A. Heinema,
Odell substituted for Carlson durin,
the second halt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19

Buy War-Savings Stamps at post CT
fees, banks, trust companies, or other
authorized agencies, and strike a blow
for our Country.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19

Mrs. Walter Hoglund is visiting
with relatives in Minneapolis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19
our RECENT COLD SPELL
Weather Report Showing Temperature
Readings Since Dec. 1.

Reported for Tribune readers BY
MI. T. J. Sampson. voluntary observ.
er at State Farm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-12-19

Rev. and Mrs. Jesper HolmQuist
will entertain Mrs. Holmquist's moth
er, Mrs. Falk, Of Geneseo, ILL.,. over
Christmas.
Mrs. E. A. Smith arrived last
Thursday from Cottonwood for visit
with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. E. P. Brogren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
MoZeWtes Drop Wierd Contest 10 PeHcans
Bdugh Says Frank IS Not
 Working 10 Help League

ries appears a though he is working against the good of the league. Where there is no harmony, there can be httle efficiency"
 The post-season series, as far as the Southern league Is officially concerned will never be held. Any series put on by Frank or anyone else will not pc sanctioned by Baugh The series can pc played, however. Baugh does not possess the power to prevent the players from performing, but 1t would be necessary to secure the leagues parks ana tnls would be impossible.
 According to President Baugh, before he called off the series, he communicated with each club president in the league, and found they all had the same opinion. And that was rather than have Frank dictate to the plans, they would not play.
 However the Crackers, in baking, were probably aware of the fact that Baugh could not force them to play. The club presidents could. however, or der the players selected to play In the series as the final term in the players contracts gives the magnates this power.
 Now that Baugh has squelched another of Franks moves, it IS probable that the Dutchman will be content and let the took the only correct move in anwerins post-season series issue die down. Baugn Frank in a flat refual to sanction the play The chubby leader of the Atlanta clan Is of the nature. to desire to be 9 boss and the remaining club presidents as we'll as President Baugh, are vel aware of the fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

President R. H. Baugh of the South ern league yesterday refused to sane ton or approve any post-season series that Charley Frank, manager of the Atlanta Crackers, may attempt to stage. The league proxy made known his stand in a personal letter to Frank yesterday, in which he severely criticized the recent action of the Atlanta mogul.
 The scheduled post-season series was cancelled by President Baugh Saturday, following the refusal of the Atlanta team to play the series under the original nlans. Rather than have one team dic- tate to the terms, President Baugh, backed by the majority of the league directors, called off the series.
 Sunday Charley Frank, apparently sur prised at Baugh's extreme action, wired if series with the players taking so per cent and the league 20 per cent would be sanctioned. On this question, President Baugh based his reply to Frank.
 "The attitude of Charley Frank, man. ager of the Atlanta team, has been very undressing of late to those who are in- terested in the welfare of the league, J said President Baugh ysterday q dc not mind seeing fellow trying to lend helping hand by his suggestions, but certainly do object to continual nagging which is sure to decrease efficiency. .'Frank's action on the post-season se
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
PROMINENT GOLFERS GATHER FOR MEET
Professionals From All Parts of Country to Play
 at Chicago

Chicago, September 10-Professional golfers from all parts of the United States began arising today for the western open championship, the prelimi- naries of which begin at the Westmore- land club on Tuesday. The championship, which is national in character by vir- tue of the entrance of all the leading experts of the game, will be staged on Thursday and Friday, 36 holes each day.
 Walter Hagen of Rochester, N. r., who won the title last year at the Blue Mound club, Milwaukee, will defend his honors against such noted players as Jack Hutchinson of Glenview and George Sargent of Minneapolis, Tom Mo
 Namara of Boston, James M. Barnes of
 Philadelphia, William Kidd of St. Louis,
 and Alex Cunningham of Wheeling, w. Va.
 None of the premier amateurs have en- tered for the contest thus far, and it Is thought that Charles Evans, national amateur and open champion; Robert Gardner, formerly national amateur champion; Francis Ouimet, western anna | teur champion, and Jerome Travers, for merly national champion, will not be
 able to compete. Gardner has gone tc war and the others are devoting them selves to Red Cross exhibitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Baptists Close Successful
 Meeting Near Columbus

Columbus, Miss, September 10.-(Spe- cfal. )-The Columbus Baptist association
 has closed a profitable session of three days at Bethel church. a rural temple of
 worship located in Clay county, few miles distant from West Point. Stark
 vile was selected as the place for hold ing the next annual meeting and the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en-
 suing year: Moderator. B. l.. Owen. Co.,
 lumbus; treasurer, J. A. Glenn, Stark
 ville; clerk. I. L. Dorrah. Macon. MT. Owen and MT. Dorrah were re-
 elected, both having served the asso- citation faithfully in their respective po- sitions during the past year. while MT. Glenn was named instead of Guy Jack of Scooba, who declined to stand for re- election.
 The association comprises 26 churches in Lowndes, Clay and Oktibbeha coun- ties, and about 20 of these churches were represented at the meeting, which was attended by something like 100 delegates. The convention was a most interesting one, among the topics discussed having
 been education, church obligations, Sun day school work, home, state and foreign missions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
SPORTS
Karl Black I1eJfectiDe and
 PelicdnS Pound Out Win
Herb Kelly Hurls Steady Ball for Dobbers gans Homer in Ninth Accounts for Two of Barons' Trio of Mark
 ers-Duncan Chased by the Umpire

New Orleans, September 10.
 (speciaI)-Johnny Dobbs' Pelicans took q liking to Karl Blacks slants in today's clash at Heine- man park and easily pounded
 across enough runs to swamp the
 Birmingham Barons, 10 to 3. Herb
 Kelly pitched a steady brand of
 ball for the locals and was never In danger.
 Although the Dobbers didn't hit the offerings of Black so hard, they were materially aided by the cratic work of Kid Caton at shortstop. The di minutive infelder made four errors and let several other balls go for hits that he usually converts into easy outs.
 The Pelicans didn't lose a moment in getting a lead. showing across cou- pie of tal1ies in the first round and following with one in the second and two in the third. In the fourth the Pelicans went scoreless. but came back in the fifth and tailed four times. The
 
 The Barons gathered but four safe blows off the delivery of Kelly. Three of these were secured by Billy Webb, while the fourth was a circuit clout by Markus Milligan in the ninth with Webb on first.
 Pat Duncan was banished from the field in the second inning for disput- ing a decision by Umpire O'Toole. Mil ligan took his place in the mid-gar- den.
 Only four of the Pels' 10 runs off Blackie were earned, while two of the three Baron counters were earned. Ca toms fielding was very poor, espe- cialIy in the pinches.
 Cotton Knaupp was absent from the Pels' lineup on account of sickness and Jack Stansbury was shifted from right field to second, forcing Edmond son back into the right garden. Clar- ence Smith played first.
 The final and deciding game of the series will be played tomorrow with Carmen Hill opposing Clarence Smith or Ed Willett. The teams journey tc Birmingham to play Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
WEATHER CONDITION.
 PREVENTS STAGING. .0F COMPLETE CARD.
Only Two Events Run at Grand Circuit-Battle Royal to Be Held
 Today

Syracuse. N Y, September 10-Un- favorable weather conditions marreo the opening of the Grand Circuit race meeting here today. Overnight rains made the track slow but notwithstand- ing adverse conditions remarkable time was made in the two events of the revised card.
 Letanna S., by Onko, driven by Snow, captured the 2:2O trot in three straight heats, while Bertha Mcclure had an equally easy time in the Ka Moo No, $200O purse for Swear olds.
 On the Rhine threw Driver Tallman and ran away after coming up for the start of the third heat of the 2:20 trot. Tallman was not injured.
 The battle royal, 2:04 trot, sched- uled to open the card today. was post poned until tomorrow on account oi the heavy track.
 Summaries:
 2:20 trot. three-heat plan, purse 5000.
 .Letanna S.. b. h. (snow) ......1 Meja, b. m. (Cox) ............4 Peter Schuyler. br. h. (Lyman)
 Time, 2:121a, 2:12%, 2:12A.
 The Ka Moo No, S-year-old trot three-heat plan, purse $2000 Bertha Mcclure. b. f. (Acker- man) .....-......-l Harvest Tide blk f. (snow) ..2 ? MT. Jones, oh. 2. (Hinds) ....3 Time, 2:12A. 2:12A, 2:13A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
PRICE REDUCTION IS SLATED FOR WORLDS
 BASEBALL CLASHES
President Johnson Says if Chicago Wins Rag Admis- sion to American Park
 Will Be Cheap

St. Louis, September 1o.-President Johnson of the American league said to- day that if Chicago wins the American league pennant the plans for reduction in seat prices for the worlds series will be carried out as far as the games played in the American park are con cerned.
 "The new scale will be simply this" said MT. Johnson: Seats will be just double the price those prevailing during the playing season. If Chicago wins the American pennant. Comiskey will have 1000 bleacher seats at 50 cents. 5000 pa vilions seats at s1 and the entire grand stand reserved for s1.5O Box seats will cost s.
 eff Chicago wins, I think there is lit tie doubt that the series will begin Sat urday, october g. as that will enable us to get in a Sunday game in Chicago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
HERMAN ALLOWED
 ID DEFEND TITLE Claimant of Bantam Title Is Granted Temporary
 Exemption

New Orleans. September 1o.-Pete Herman, claimant of the worlds ban tamweight championship today was granted temporary exemption until De- toher 15 by the federal district appeal board in order to defend his title. Her man had claimed exemption on the ground of dependent parents. He stated he had several fights pending, which would bring him sufficient money to provide for his parents and the board decided to. give him until october 15 to join the army. Herman's manager stated he had bouts arranged with Johnny Eggers of New York, Frankie Burns of Jersey City and Earl Puryear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

with his long career as the star of the lightweights. Britt is still young man, but since he adapted the stage as pro- fession, after his decline in the ring, he has been in great demand in the better class of theatres. and has just returned from Australia, where he has played long and successful engagement, and where he interested himself in giving in structions to the allies soldiers in the art of real self-defense.
 The former champion has been busy in America recently, visiting training camps and showing Uncle Sam's boys what to do in close quarters, when they have no weapon but those given by nature. He
 is decidedly popular and his visit here will be of unusual interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
My Blood Supply Is My Very
 Life; | Must Keep It Pure

thin and impure, and your strength and vitality have been gradually under mined by an accumulation of impuri- ties, you will fall an easy victim to one of the many ailments which assail your health every day, while those who keep their blood pure and clean will enjoy almost perfect health
 You can be sure that your blood will be kept in perfect condition by the use of few bottles of that matchless blood purifier. S. s. s. This wonderful rem edy is purely vegetable and has been used with unvarying success for more than fifty years. s. s. S. is sold by druggists everywhere. Don't accept "a substitute. A valuable book and free medical advice about your blood supply can be obtained by writing to Swift Specific Co, l-E Swift Laboratory. At lanta. Ga.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Lee Fohl Says Game Forfeited by Owens
 Will Be Protested

Chicago, September 1o.-Lee Fohl, manager of the Cleveland Americans, tonight that President Dunn of the Cleveland club would pro- test the game which Umpire Owens forfeited yesterday to Chicago on the grounds that the act of Catcher o'Nein in throwing the ball into cen ter field was that of an individual player for which the entire team should should not be penalized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
The Slightest Impurity Must
 Be Promptly Eliminated

Keeping your blood free from all Ai'- pnrities means that you will enjoy q robust. strong and sturdy vitality which will enable your system to resist .ne numerous ailments that are constantly assailing it. and to which so many peo- pie succumb.
 Practically every one is subject to the same attacks from the numberless enemies of good health which Turk Tn the air we breathe and the water we drink. Why do some so easily throw off the attack. while others fall a vic- tim to disease?
 It is almost entirely due to the con- dition of the blood. If your blood is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Repairmen and Machinists
 on B. & M. Return to Work

Boston, September 1o.-The Boston and Maine railroad today announced that all fine s3o0 repairmen and machinists who have been on strike September 1 will return to work tomorrow.s Under com nromise adopted the men will receive a wage increase of 5 cents an hour and Henry B. Endicott. executive manager of the state committee on public safety, will act as mediator to determine whether the increase shall be made 8 cents, which the men demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Kansas City Man First
 Officer to Be Killed

Washington, September 10.-First Lieu- tenant Fitzsimmons of Kansas City, killed when German airmen bombed an American hospital in France last Thurs day, was Recommended for promotion to a captaincy on the day he died.
 Representative Boriand of Missouri to- day introduced bill empowering the President to enter Fitzsimmons' name on the military records with the promotion he would have received had he lived. He was the first American officer to give his life in the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
UNBEATEN CHAMP ID
 APPEAR AT LOEWS
Jimmy Britt, Former Light weight King, Feature
 Attraction

Jimmy Britt, the boxer, who was the unbeaten champion of the lightweight class so long. will be the headliner at Loew's Bijou theatre the last half of this week, appearing Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
 The former kingpin of the best class in the prize ring will deliver mono logue of personal experience, the inter esting and amusing events in connection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

SUMMARY Two-base Hits-Webb, Smith, Barbare. Three-base Eit-Gilbert. Home Run-Miiligan. Sacrifice Hits-Higgins, Edmondson. Stolen Bases-Baker, Edmondson, Stansbury Struck Out-Black 4, Kelly 5. Base on Balls-Black 8, Kelly ?. Hit by Pitcher-Black (Baker). Earned Runs-Blac5 4, Kelly 2. Time-1 80. Umpires-O'Toole and Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
HIRAM CONIDER IS
 KILLED BY FALL

Seattle. Wash, September 10.-Hi- ram Conider. a famous rowing coach, for 10 years in charge of the Uni yersity of Washington rowing crews, was killed today by a fall from plum tree in the rear of his home near the univerSity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
VOLS AGAIN WIN
 OVER LOOKOUTS

. Nashville, September 1o.-Na!shville hit more opportunely than Chattanooga in slugging match this afternoon and won the last game of the season on the local grounds, to G. Cavet was knocked out of the box in the eighth inning, but De- catur checked the scoring. Kores' triple off Merritt, who replaced Perryman and Marshalls sacrifice fly accounted for the winning run. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Berkman Has Brief Liberty Following Giving Bond

New York, September 1o.-Alexander Berkman, the anarchist convicted of con spiracy against the selective draft law. released here today on furnishing $25,- 900 appeal bond, was immediately rear rested on a warrant issued by the San Francisco authorities accusing Berkman Of murder in sconnection- with the pre- paredness day explosion in that City last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Giants Lose Twice

New York, September 10.-New York lost two games to Brooklyn by scores of 13 to and to today. Brooklyn won the first by scoring seven runs in the eighth inning on four hits, three bases on balls, a fielder's choice and three steals. Benton threw away the second game in the first inning when his wild throw to second let in Olson and Daubert; Marquard pitched brilliant ball, a tumble by Olson enabling New York to score its only run. The double head CT was attended by the Twelfth, Seven ty-first and Twenty third New York regiments. Between games Manager Clark Griffith of the Washington team, origin ator of the Griffith bat and ball fund. presented the three regiments with a complete baseball equipment Scores:
 First game R.H. E. Brooklyn .............. 040 V0l 0n-i5 lz T New York ........... 200 130 coo 10
 Batteries: Pfeffer and Miller, Krueger; Demaree, Anderson, Tesreau, Benton and McCarty, Rariden.
 Second game R. H.E. Brooklyn ..... 200 900 0oo--2 2 New York ............... 900 100 00O-l l
 Batteries: Marquard and Krueger; An derson, Benton and McCarty, Rariden.