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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
NORTH DAKOTA BANKERS HERE
Cashiers Of the TalIman Line Of North
Dakota Have Sessions at
WiIlmar.

A number of bankers from NORTH
Dakota, the cashiers of the banks
controlled by Mr.. D. N. Tallman o1
this city, were in Willmar YESTERDAY
and today, to discuss matters of NUT.
ual interest. They were entertained
at "a reception at the Tallman man.
sion last night. The following are the
gentlemen In attendance at the meet.
ing:
W.T.. Hanks, cashier, State Bank OF
Powers Lake.
r: A. Rinkel, cashier, State Bank Of
Antler.
Will Freeman, cashier, State Bank
of Maxbass.
p J. Nordberg, cashier, State Bank
Of Newburg.
c. M. Gilbertson, cashier, State
Bank of Bantry.
S. G. Severtson, cashier, First Ma
tional Bank of Sheyenne.
Pv9fH. Ole, cashier, State Bank of
Zahl.
E. L. Hugelen, cashier, State Bank
Of Grenora.
c.. S. Hunt, cashier, State Bank of
Mesa.
J. H. Wendell, cashier, State Bank
of Alamo.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
COOP STORE PASSES
100000 IN 1916
Figures Showing Remarkable
Growth Of This WIIInar
Enterprise.

The Wfllmar Cooperative Mercan-
tile Company has just completed its
annual inventory and audit covering
it's operations for the year 1916, which
discloses an increase in volume of
sales, and of net earnings compared
with prior years. The sales for the
past years exceeded the 100000
mark.
Being strictly home enterprise,
the following statistical Information
will no doubt, be of interest to this
community, as showing the growth
and progress of the company:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17

cal business men so often take sides
against the farmers, in favor Of big
business? These interests buy NO
goods from them nor does their pros
perity benefit the local business man.
Why not make common cause with
the farmer whose prosperity will
build up the community?
The speaker raped the lawyers.
There are too many lawyers in the
law-making bodies. he said. They
make laws in their own favor, in fav-
or of big business and against the in
! terests of the producing classes.
The people are being kept divided,
while those who benefit from present
conditions have their own way. The
Non-Partisan League aims to unite Re-
publicans, Democrats, ProhibitiOnists
and Socialists, Catholics and PrOtes-
tants, without regard to race or COL
or, for their own protection. The
work of organizing is going on quiet
ly but rapidly, and before the time for
the preliminaries of the next cam
paign rolls around every farmer in
Minnesota will have been visited and
be given a chance to join the organi-
Zation.
In speaking of the Equity move
ment, Cooperative enterprises, etc.,
the speaker spoke Of them as the
economic arm of the producers, very
valuable especially as educational
movements, but that the producers
must learn to use their other arm, the
political power they possess, and fight
with both hands.
In closing the speaker commended
Mr.. Schumacher, the organizer for
kandiyohi county, to the good will of
the people, and stated that no further
public meetings would be held here
until next summer when county pic
mic will be held, "and believe me-"
said the speaker, there will be some
crowd there"
In reply to question Mr.. Randall
stated what the membership fee re-
quired from members is used for. Out
of each SIG for the two years, a little
over three dollars goes for OrganiZa-
ton expenses, buying automobiles, up
keep, expenses, etc., $500 to the Non
Partisan Leader, the official organ, a
little over two dollars for railroad
fares and expenses Of lectures, and
six dollars to the campaign fund for
use in the next campaign.
Mr. Randall addressed about hun
dred people at New London on Fri
day. He remained at Willmar over
Sunday, and on Monday went to At
water where he addressed meeting
of farmers.
The editor had an interview with
Mr.. Randall before he left the city,
and found him an interesting charac-
ter indeed. His experience in politi-
cal reform movements dates way back
before the North Dakota organization.
The leaders Of the Non-Parttsan
League are trying to profit by the mis-
takes of movements in the past. Cor
respondence received by Mr.. Randall
from the nation at large shows that
there is a tendency among reformers
in all parties to get together for the
common good, and he predicted that
we are on the eve Of momentous pol
itical developments.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
O elTuA R.v
NELS NELSON.

ANCAO 4NIAOOlN.
An old pioneer of Wfllmar and ST
Johns townships and one of the pi
lars of strength and light of the 81
Johns Lutheran congregation passe,
to his eternal reward on Tuesda,
forenoon, Jan. 9, at ten O'Clock. HI
has been ill for about a year with
dropsical ailment and death was du,
to sudden heart failure.
| Nels Nelson was born Oct 9, 1843
at Taarup, Fr0rup parish, Fyen, Den
mark. He attended the public school!
Of Denmark and worked as a farmer
until twenty-four years Of age whe1
he came to America. He remained a
Faribault one year. In 1868 he locat
ed on homestead in section 1S, towr
OF Willmar. He was one of the Or
ganizers Of the township government
of Willmar and of School District No
49,, and took an active part in affairs
Of that township and district until his
removal to Sec. I, Town of St. Johns
in 1878, after which time his active in
terest has been with St. Johns and
School District No. As. He was treas
urer or director of the school for
years and was one of the boosters for
served as treasurer Of the Mamre &
Dovre Insurance Company for many
years.
While interested in secular affairs,
the religious welfare Of the commun.
ity lay nearest his heart, and he has
been most faithful in the work as a
deacon in the St. Johns congregation
since it's organization, he being one
Of the charter members. The deceas-
ed was staunch Christian with ex-
emplary habits and pleasing disposi-
ton and enjoyed the highest esteem
and confidence Of all. The people
mourned his death as that of father
and founder of the community.
Deceased was married to Sedse 10.
hanne Paulson Aug. 16, 1869. She
died Jan. 8, 1881. His second wife
was Miss Mikkeline Peterson. She
survives to mourn his death. The
following are the children born to the
deceased: Mrs. Hans Christianson, OF
Willmar township; Nels Peder Mel
son, died in 1911; Mrs. A. J. Lind.
gren of Pennock; John Hendrix, died
in 1879; Rev. Ole N. Nelson of Twin
Valley; Mrs. John Swenson, st. John s
township; P. j. Nelson, on the home
farm, and 1. M. Nelson of St. Johns
township. There are seventeen
grand children and six great grand
children.
The funeral services were held last
Friday from the house at IL o'clock
and from the St. Johns church at 1870
p. m. Rev. Nicolay Nilsen delivered
masterful sermon, using as his text
the words Jesus spoke to Mary when
her brother Lazarus was dead, 'Those
who believeth in me shall live, even
il they die; dost thou believe that?''
Rev. @. n; Nelaon, son@of the deceased
was then called upon to say few
words and in behalf of his mother,
brothers and sisters, answered, eve
believe" When he concluded, there
was not a dry eye in the audience.
Interment was at the St. Johns
cemetery. Although the weather was
cold and stormy the funeral was
largely attended. A profusion of flow
ers decorated the casket. The pal
bearers were r. Rasmussen, P. G
Greenfield, Hans Hanson, H. H. Han
son, A. Nord and Nels Peterson. The
grief-stricken family have the sym
pathy of the entire community.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Frye Heads 0ameesads Fiah:SS.s...sss S

- -FFye .Head8 01nfea 8!Qs u TN: = ~,
& p. Frye, member OF the House
of Representatives for this county,
was honored by appointment, as chair
man of the Game and Fish Commit
tee. He is also a member of the ap-
preparations committee of which Theo-
dore Christianson is chairman, also Of
the Dairy Products and Live Stock
Committee, of the Elections Commit
tee, and Taxes and Tax Laws Com
mittee. This ought to keep Mr.. Frye
pretty busy. AS a farmer member,
Mr.. Frye is member of the Farm
ers' Forum, an organization Of the
farmers in the Legislature.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
SALVATION ARMY

Young Peoples coffee social to-
morrow night (Thursday) at p. m.
Admission free. Program of song
and music. A cordial Invitation to
all to attend.
Meeting Saturday at p. m. Sun
day services at IL q. m. Sunday
school nta2p m, n, evening SafYice
at g p M. The hall 10 well heated
and comfortable. You are welcome.
Captain and Mrs. Wicka,
Officers in Charge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
LOCAL TALENT WILL
APPEAR IN PLAY
The Princess Of Poe to be Given Fri.
day Evening Of This Week.

| mo TrInceSB OF roc 20 % Given r ri.
day Evening Of This Week.
Something little different in the
line Of home talent production will
be offered to the people of this com.
munity on Friday evening of this
week, when "The Princess of Poe" a
musical comedy will be given by The
International Producing Company of
Minneapolis, under the auspices of tho
Cosmos Club. Nothing similar to this
mas ever been undertaken by local
amateurs, and when one stops to
think that the cast contains soma sev.
enty odd characters, it can be realized
that something out of the ordinary ,s
to be shown.
"The Princess of Poe." ia q mue,o.,
production in two parts. tho action -
which, is very simple. but hanG1ed ~ ~
sKlI11ul way. William Llovd fs a
struggling young artist. tho sccantod 40
sultor OF 1rma Crosby, vounr heir.
ess to some thirty millions of dol1sre
He incurs the enmity of DeKoven al. =.
so a suitor for Irma's hand. neKovan
IS man OF wealth and culture. who
1as mace study of occultism. He
uoes al IN MS power to ruin the young
alt4st' as ne wishes to marry the heir
ess. ne exercises his power to the
extent OF calling forth demon from
tne 1n1ernal regions, to assist him. but
at every turn he is thwarted by The
fr1ncess OF Poe, who assists Lloyd in
LIS struggles. Seth Haskins, an old
farmer comes between the warning
factions, and barely escapes with his
NE. The first scene is laid at Bath
Beacn, near New York, and the sec
ond Is an interior view of the Vene-
t,an palace, home Of Lloyd. During
the course of the play, various musi.
cal numbers and drills by the Choir
uses are introduced. There are solos.
Duets and quartet, in addition to
the procession of floats seen in the
canals of Venice.
The company comes here very high
ly recommended, and altho this is
their first production in Willmar, thew
nave given the play at many places
IN this vicinity, and in each instance.
have been forced to return to repeat
the performance. They carry their
own costumes for the choruses, as
Well as special scenery, electrical ef-
fects, and the like.
Inc tickets are on sale at the La
Fountaln Inn, or may be purchased
from members Of the club. Seats on
the lower floor are fifty and seventy
hve cents, while the boxes and first
three rows in the balcony are fifty
cents. General admission will, be
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
SWEDISH BAPTIST.
Trott Ave and Third st.
Rev Paul Hal1in poator

Services continue in the Sunday
school room at seven forty-five o'clock
every evening this week with the ex-
ception of Saturday.
Next Sunday, Sunday school at $3.50
a. M; morning worship at 10:45. a.
m. The pastor will continue his sub
ject on the series of the Lords Pray
er, Temptations and How to Avoid
Them;" Young Peoples meeting at
6:45 p. m.; evangeHstic service at
1880 p. m. A cordial welcome to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
POULTRY SHOW OPENS
TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY
Admission is Free and a Blg Showing
of Birds Will Be on Exhibition.

Secretary Severt Osmundson of the
Kandiyohi County Poultry Associa.
tion reports an unprecedented num-
ber Of inquiries for entry blanks for
the Sixth Annual Show to be held at
Willmar Jan. 81 and Feb. l, 2 and 3,
and the show promises to be the best
ever held here.
There will be no admission fee ask
ed at the door this year, and the OFF,
GERS hope to interest the public at
large to come in and learn something
about the poultry industry. Let ev-
cry resident of the county and city
plan to attend this show upon one of
the dates named.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Reception for New Members.

The officers Of the Presbyterian
church assisted by the Ladies' Social
Union will give a reception to the
new members taken in during the past
year, at the church parlors Thursday
evening, Jan. 18. at 500 o'clock.
There will be brief musical pro-
gram and refreshments will be served.
All the members Of the congregation
are invited to attend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Business Consolidated.

A deal was closed last week, where
by Chas. V. Johnson purchased an In
terest in the business Of G. A. Stark
and Co., he associating himself with
Mr.. Stark and Ed. Peterson. This
deal makes the Ford Service Station
consolidated with the implement
house. Chas. Johnson will continue
to act as manager at the Service Sta
ton. =. : : =.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
The Jonas Johnson famil,

The Jonas Johnson family Of this
city and Mamre have enjoyed visit
since Christmas eve from the son,
william Johnson and family, consist
ing of wife and three children, of Ian
genburg, Canada. The return to the
Canadian home has been somewhat
delayed owing to the indispo Of
two of the chil ldren. Mr.. William
johnson - g prosperous farmer who
has In Cana ss.s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
RELIEF WORK COLLECTION
CONTINUES ALL WEEK
Drop Your Cast-off Shoes and Cloth.
ing in Barrels at Theatre
Entrances.

The collection of cast-off shoes and
clothing for war sufferers in France
will continue all of this week. Any
one having articles to donate may de-
posit their bundles in barrels outside
of Dreamland and Majestic theatres.
Mrs. Geo. Thomas is the treasurer of
the Needlework Guild of Willmar,
which is associated with the National
organization of that name with, head
quarters at Philadelphia and is not
connected with any particular church
Cash contributions may be sent to
Mrs. Thomas, or to Mrs. Jessie Moore,
the local president.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
r. N. A. Dancing Party.

The Royal Neighbors will give a
dancing social next Tuesday, January
% at Carlson hall. Dancing will com
mence at $3.50 o'clock. Tickets 25c.
Supper Is cents extra.
Music will be furnished by Moore's
orchestra.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17

Mrs. p. J. Gibson Of Roseland
township received telegram this
week from Seattle, Wash. containing
the sad news of the death OF her Sis
ter, Mrs. G. A. Anderson which oc-
CURED at a hospital at that place:
Her husband, Rev. G. A. Anderson
died about six months ago.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17

II. G. Birkeland of Minot called
on Rev. Nicolay Nilsen yesterday
Mr.. Birkeland is a parishfoner in Rev.
Nilsens former charge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
HANS J. HENJUM.

Hans J. Henjum, the wellknown
Arctander citizen, passed away last
Thursday, Jan. II. The funeral oc-
Cured Tuesday at the East Norway
Lake church. A biographical sketch
of this staunch old pioneer will be
given in our next issue.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
SWEDISH NJ. E..

SWEDISH NJ. z.
Gustav o. Westman, Pastor.
Willmar.
Sunday school at 10000 a. m.
Sermon at 1880 q. m.
No evening service.
Oak Park.
Preaching service at 500 p. m.
No evening service.
Kandiyohi.
Preaching service at 1880 p. m.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
AltruPians to Meet.

There will be q meeting Of the Al
trurian society ut the home Of Miss
Hazel Benson next Monday evening.
AL members are urged to be present
at this meeting. ,z,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17

Sunday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock.
English services at Pennock in the
evening at 1880 o'clock
Sunday school at Pennock At 1880
a. m.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Implement Dealers Negotiating.

Rumor tells that 0. W. Kroona, the
popular implement man Of Kandi-
yohi, is negotiating for the purchase
of the Bergeson Bros stand in this
city. The deal has not been definite
ly closed at this writing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
li|iniiljlldilt|illhe:1l
BETHEL LUTH.

oeChoI ave. ana SECOND st.
Rev. w. E. Pearson, A. NJ, Pastor
The Ladies' Aid Society meets to-
morrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Refreshments will be served
by Mesdames Nels S. Swenson, w. E.
Pearson, Andrew Bjorsell. Cornell
johnson, Isaac Johnson and Swan An.
derson.
Swedish services Sunday morning
at 10:30 o'clock. The choir will sing.
Installation of newly elected officers
will take place and minutes of annual
meeting will be read. Sunday school
at HAS q. m.
English services Sunday evening at
1880 o'clock. Following is the order
for service:
Hymn-Audience.
Selection-Choir.
b Hymn-Audience.
Opening service.
Selection-Male Quartette.
Hymn Audience.
Sermon.
Offering and announcements.
Selectton-Mixed Quartette.
Hymn-Audience.
Closing service.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17

James H. Howard of Chicago,
who had been auditing the books at
the Willmar. Cooperative. Store, re-
turned to that city Monday after
noon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
st. Aanes Guild.

Miss Helen Hough will entertain
the ladies Of the st. Agnes Guild on
Monday, Jan. % at the Guild Hall.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
LUTHERAN FREE.

Rev. Nicolay Nilsen, Pastor.
Devotional meeting will be held on
Sunday morning at 1880. Mr.. K. T.
Rykken will have charge of this meet
ing.
English services Sunday evening at
7:45.
Prayermeeting Thursday evening
at the home of B. Greenfield, 226
9th street.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL

. Rev. e. r. Todd, Rector.
Morning prayer, Litany and sermon,
1880. .,-. -. r--zz
Sunday school, 1900.
Evening prayer, 4:30.
A cordial invitation extended to al
to attend these services.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
Junior commerciai Leaoue.

The Junior Commercial League will
hold q meeting in Carlson hall on
Thursday evening of this week, com
mencing at eight o'clock. A full at
tendance is desired.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
FIRST NJ. e.

Special meetings are being held
this week in the First Methodist
church conducted by Morris G. John
son, evangelist.
English services each evening. Dan
ish speaking at two o'clock each at
ternoon except Saturday. Services
close with Sunday:
During the remainder Of the win
ter, evening services will begin at
1880 o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST.

Sunday service, 10:45 a. m.
Subject: Life.
Wednesday service at 8 p. m.
All are welcome to- these services.
Free reading room In church edifice
open every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 2 to 4 p. m.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
ST. JOHNS.

Services Sunday, January 21st, at
eleven o'clock. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17

PENNOCK LUTH. Is.
Services at Mamrelund church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-17
NORW, LUTH. SYNOD.

Next Sunday no services at the
Willmar church in the forenoon. Sun
ming services at 1880.
Services at the Solomon Lake
church at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school.
The East Vinje Ladies' Society
meets with Mrs, Anton Lueken on
Thursday, Jan. 26th, at $3.50 p. m.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-22
RED GROSS SHIPMENT.

Another shipment from the Knit
ting section of the Red Cross was
sent Sunday-twenty-t sets.
Some time ago, fifteen sets were
sent-making total of thirty-eight
sets having been sent to the Ameri-
can Red Cross Headquarters at
Denver. Each set consists of:
sleeveless jacket,
scarf,
l pair wristlets,
pair socks. Is
The call for these warm garments
is more and more urgent. Our boys
need them. A shipment will be made
again on Thanksgiving day in order
to complete our quota of SO sets by
December first. All persons having
work on hand are earnestly request
ed to finish itand send the garments
ed to finish it and send the garments
F. ID. Sanford at Gunnison. by Nov
ember %.
If you haven't any work of this
sort to do and have plenty Of leisure
time, see what you can do to help
keep our brave boys warm. Fancy
how we'll you would like to spend a
cold winter, then get to work.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-22
How s,...... n.k.. Fr,..a..

Out in Spokane they use one opera
tion to advertise tive city among mo-
torists and to acquai'nt them with the
traffic regulations A car entering
Spokane rom parts more or less dis
tant is stopped by policeman. Be-
fore the man at the wheel has a
chance to ask if he has exceeded the
speed lianit or is accused Of trading
with the enemy, the policeman
courteously welcomes him to the city
and hands him little book telling
who's who and what's what IN Spo-
kane, how to find the interesting
places, and incidentally communicAt-
ing the traf tic ordinance. The po-
licem an says he will be glad to give
any information that will hsIp to
make, the visitors stay pleasant.
When the nlotorist has recovered
from the shock Of this experience he
goes his way in peace. He Is likely.
after such a reception, to speak we'll
of Spokane and to respect its laws.-E
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-22
INTERESTING LECTURE

At the Photoplay house Tuesday
evening, Frederick L. Hopkins, one
Of ths noted lecturers Of the Ly-
ceum platform gave a beautiful
and interesting talk. His subject
Tho Golden Fleece, was an appro-
pirate discussion of America, the
land Of opportunities, as found all
over our wonderful country. He
dwelt particularly on the chance
given the poor man in every field of
industry. He showed US the ne
cessity of patriotism now and our
broadness in accepting people from
other countries in this war period
as Americans for their edification
and our own.
Mr.. Hopkins has been popular
and widely known and respected
Minister Of the gospel in Chicago
for many years and is going about
giving this course Of lectures so
that all who hear him may have the
benefit of his broad experience and
knowledge. A good audience attend.
ed tho lecture here which was given
under the auspices of the Ladies'
Social Club and every one reports
enjoying it very much indeed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-22
Amssssaasv Esessis Harss Amsr;'
cans frs~ estrssrsd

Washington, Nov. is.-Ambassador
Francis at Petro9rsd reported to the
state department In . message dated
last Friday and received today that
he had recommended that all unat-
tached American women and Ameri-
can men accompanied by women and
children lsave the city. Arrange
ments had been made for them to
travel on trans siberian railroad il,
two special coaches.
The ambassador reported condi'
tions In the Russian capital chaotic,
but fairly quiet. There was no cen
trail head Of government and the en-
bassy dealt directly with the superin-
tendent Of passenger service Of the
railway in arranging for the removal
of the Americans. The departments
of government either were closed or
being operated without chiefs.
Mr.. Francis said he feared no dam
age to the embassy when conditions
were so unstable. but that he deemed
it best to get tho Americans out il
possible. Information at tho state
department indicates that there are
in Petrograd about 200 Americans.