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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Choral Club Meets.

The Willmar Choral Club held their
regular practice Tuesday evening in
the high school auditorium. There
was good attendance, some fifty
singers being on hand. There is plen-
ty of room for more, however, and the
public is cordially invited to attend
the next meeting which will be held
on Tuesdy evening of next week, at
the high school. The members are
taking hold In fine shape and plans
for the presentation of "The Rose
Maiden" are shaping themselves.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
FIRE SCARE LAST SUNDAY
East litchfield Avenue Homo Scene
of Fire That Might Have

The duplex residence on f. Litch-
field Ave, occupied by the l.. E.
Barnes and Richard Armstrong fam
lilies, narrowly escaped destruction by
fire last Sunday afternoon, shortly at
ter three o'clock. The latter family
live upstairs, and Mrs. Armstrong had
occasion to use the electric fiat iron.
1t was connected to the light socket,
and the plug was in the iron, but the
current was turned of at the power
plant Both Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong
left the house in the afternoon. and
when the current was turned on, the
iron naturally got hot. 1t got so hot,
that it burned thru the iron stand,
and fell to the floor. Then it burned
thru the floor. and fell thru the cell
ing, onto bed in the Barnes home.
On the fall thru the ceiling the cord
was broken.
Not great deal Of damage was
done at either place, by the flames,
but the furniture ws damaged to some
extent by the black smoke. The only
fatality was the cat, that suffocated
before help could arrive.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
ELkS HOLD ELECTION
Annual Business Meeting Held Last
Thursday In lodQe Rooms.

Annual Business Meeting Held Last
Thursday In Lodge Rooms.
The annual election of officers Of
the local Elk's lodge took place last
Thursday evening, the result Of the
balloting showed the following per-
sons chosen to serve for the ensuing
year:
Exalted Ruler-H. E. Canfleld.
Esteemed Leading Knights. O..
Diffendorf
Esteemed Loyal Knight Arthur
T. Otos.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-Ben
Benson.
Secretary-William o. Johnson.
Treasurer-W. F. Gratz.
Tiler-C. c. Hunter.
Trustee for Three Years-T. o. Gil
bert.
Delegate to Grand Lodge-E. c.
Hawkins
Alternate Delegate to Grand Lodge
j. P. Hull.
Delegate to State Association-F.
E. Ackerman.
Alternate Delegate to State Associ-
ation-W. c. Hoglund.
Following the election a social hour
was spent and lunch was served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Zipsie.lied.

Miss Edith Lied, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Lied of this city, and
Ben Zipsie of Winslow, ILL.,, were unit
ed in marriage at Freeport, ILL.,, on
Sunday, March 4th. The young cou-
pie arrived Monday evening for a Wis
it at the Eride's home. They will be
at home at W1nslOw.
, The bril has nmauy friends in,this
community, with whom the Tribune
Joins Id extending best wishes to her
and the man of her choice for happf.
ness and prosperity.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
HousEkEEPER's CLUB MEETS
Regular Monthly Business Session
- Held Last Saturdy Afternoon.

He'o Laot Saturoy AAfsernoon.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Housekeeper's Club was held at the
Odd Fellows hall last Saturday after
noon with good attendance. A pro-
gram was given, consisting Of selec-
tions by the boys and girls glee clubs
of the high school, and q reading by
Mrs. J. D. Parnell. Following the
program the business session was
held. The question of the Public
Rest Room came up for discussion,
and it was decided to maintain the
room the coming year, providing the
Commercial Club will assist A COM
mittee was appointed to. meet with
the Club. Mr.. Langdon Robinson, q
representative of the Playground AS
sociat1on of America was present and
asked for the support of the House
keepers Club in the starting of a To-
cal association. The club decided
they would be unable to assist in this
work.
After the business meeting adjourn
ed, a social half hour was enjoyed
and lunch was served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
A Correction.

In mentioning the local orders
which sent flowers to the funeral of
the late Franklin Hansen, in last
weeks issue Of this paper, a mistake
occurred which we desire to correct.
Instead Of the floral Offering being
sent by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
B. of L. F. and E., it was the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the o. R. c., which sent
the flowers. Flowers we're also sent
by the o. r. c., the B. of L. F. and F..
the Third grade Of the Lincoln school
and the Ladies' Aid Of the Synod
church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Junior Commercial LEAGUE.

JUNIOR CommerctaI League.
The regular meeting of the Junior
Commercial League was held Tues
day evening at Carlson hall, with a
fair attendance. It was decided tC
form chorus somewhat similar to
the one organized last year, to sing
at the Decoration Day program.
Routine business was transacted. A
number of new members were voted
upon. After the business sessions,
refreshments were served and the re-
mainder of the evening was spent in
games.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

1.-The Witching Hour" shown at
Dreamland ON Tuesday deserves the
title Of "the screens tensest drama"
The action Of the play holds one on
edge thruout the showing of the pic
ture. The acting Of C. Aubrey Smith
in the leading role was especially
commendable.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Young Ladies Organize.

HOUH0 Cdu1e8 0rUdutze.
A meeting of the young ladies O.
the Bethel congregation was held las
Thursday evening, at which time al
organization was perfected. The fol
lowing were chosen to serve as offl
GERS:
Hattie Carlson, president.
Hilma Englund, vice president.
Edith Nelson, secretary.
Mrs. Charles Johnson, treasurer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

The editor is confined to his home
this week. suffering from severe
cold on the lungs.
Miss Cathryn Lawler of Kandi-
syohi was a visitor in this city over
sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
GoIdenrod Farmers Club.

The Goldenrod Farmers Club will
meet Thursday evening of this week
A. good program has been arranged
for. Speakers from the University
Farm will be present and several
musical numbers will be given. The
subject to be discussed is poultry
Everyone invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

Miss Sophie Brustad arrived from
St. Paul last Thursday and has posi-
tion in the coat and suit department
at Peterson and Wellin's store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

Mrs. K. Backlund Of Kandiyohi
visited the first of the week with her
son, Edmund, who is at the Bethesda
hospital suffering from blood poison
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

Misses Ruby Sanden and Laura
Hoglund have accepted positions as
salesladies at Berkness, Lundberg &
Co.'s store.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Birthday Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Person enter
tanned at a seven o'clock dinner last
Saturday evening in honor Of Mr. Per-
sons birthday anniversary. An enjoy.
able evening was spent which will
7&ong be remembered Covers were
laid for thirty. The decorations were
4 in the national colors.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Agricultural Meeting at Dist. No. IS

An agricultural meeting will be
held at Dist. No. As, Friday evening
of this week. Speakers from the Uni
versity Farm will be present and talk
on "Poultry." Several musical num-
bers will also be given. A cordial
welcome to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

Miss Ema Olson of Litchfield Wis
tied with friends in this city last
week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

Christopher johnson of Thorpe
was a visitor in this city Tuesday and
today.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
Little heIpers.

The Little Helpers Society of the
Swedish Baptist church meets in the
Sunday school room next Friday eve
ming, March 9th, when the following
program will be rendered:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
8 'The In sider''
BY Virginia Terhune Van de Water

stairs. should / so in? Maggie came
out while l hesitated, and closed the
door swiftly behind her.
She with a backward nod to-
ward the inValid's room, lis reading
just now and told me to so up and
sit in your room TO listen for Miss
Grace. You don't mind2"
NO, / smiled, Il am glad TO have
you do it, if Mrs. Gore can spare
Yes IN - Mr. Norton told her
she'd have to.
There was Il twinkle in the blue
Irish eyes, but l pretended not to
see 1t. Some conversation between
her two employers had amused the
girl.
Mrs. Gore is feeling better?"
Queriod.
Yes m. She'll get up tomorrow.
all right" she added with convic-
tiou.
Tho twinkle in the eyes was now
so apparent that to ignore it was diff
ticuit The sound of the doorbell gave
me an excellent excuse for hurrying
away.
The host met me at the foot of
the stairs lie cast an appraisiug
glance at me and my dress, then nod
ded.
You're all right" he observed, as
he might have addressed a child
Then, as the maid opened the front
door he went forward to welcome
his guests, and l slipped into the
drawing room.
Picking mp a book that lay on the
table, I turned its pages, trying to
quiet my nerves. l could hear the
exchange OF greetings between the
master of the house and the new ar
rivals For moment | was horribly
selt-conscious and timid.
But as my employer entered fol-
lowed by two women and two men,
and spoke my name, all embarrass-
mcnt left me.
Mrs. Favens." he said, this is
Miss Dart. Mrs. Gilman, Miss Dart -
Then he introduced the men.
All shook hands with me as if l
were a member of the family.
To my own astonishment, I be-
gan to talk at once, and without en-
barrassment, as my father had train
ed mo TO do. 1 had always been able
to do this when [ met his friends.
for I felt that they were also my
friends ] was not at all sure that
could do II when surrounded by
strangers and in strangers home,
where / was, after all, only an en-
ployc.
employer glanced at me. rose in
stantIy.
shall we so out to supper" I said,
turning to the guests.
Mr.. Havcns bowed and offered me
his arm. Although he was talking as
we crossed the haIl. l could not help
hearing Mrs. - Eaven's rather loud
comment to Mr.. Norton.
Il am sorry" she said. that your
sister is ILL., but 1 am glad to meet
your cousin. She is very charming. q"
If the host set her right as to my
position in his home. l did not hear
him. In fact, ] was sure that his
only remark was a polite assent
(To he continuCd.)
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CHAPTER XIV.
.righth. 1917, Star Company.

Copyrighth. 1917, star Company.
y plauSih bile excuse suddenly form
ed itself in my mind, and l spoke
quickly.
hut L have no dress proper for an
evening function"
He was not to be daunted by this
statement.
This is not a function this even
ing, he rejoned. IL asked these
people to take a quiet family meal
with us. That dress YOU have on
would do perfectly Well"
l glanced down at the walking
dress / had not changed when | came
i'm from church, and l laughed.
a man always says that kind of
thing / told him. My father al
ways though that what l happened to
have on was proper for any occasion. "
He spoke thoughtfully: Your
father and YOU We're much together"
Yes, l replied briefly. He was
all / had
An expression of sympathy crept
into his eyes. You must be lonely.
] have thought of that a good deal
lately"
While his voice and manner were
sincere, they did not move me. l.
who on the first night here had bat
tied to keep back the tears at sound
of mis- child's welcoming call to him.
1-sF now no inclination to trN
wondered why this was SO. Had this
man been able to make mo respond
to his orers of sympathy. things
mieht have been different YET 7
WAS graterrl to him
You are kind TO think of it," I said
politely
Evidently my manner did not en-
,rurage further personalities with re-
-sard to INV sorrow. for he said at
once.
well. then - thar's settled about
This evening Re down nv tbe time
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

or cinders should he placed i'm the
bottom of the box: then it should he
filled nearly full of rich garden soil
ON soil enriched with deCaycd leaves
or manure. The rich soil beneath the
family wood pile or around decaying
loss IS splendid for this purpose. The
soil should be pressed down firmly
with a small piece of board and rows
made one-fourth to ouc-half inch
deep and two inches apart crOsswise
of the box. The seed should be dis
trihuted or 10 to the inch in the rows
and be covered. The soil should be
watered and the box set in a warm
place in the light, in the sunshine by
window being best Water enough
must be given from time TO time to
cause the seeds to germinate and
grow thriftily but not enough to leak
through the box If a piece of glass
is used to cover the box. it will hold
the moisture in the soil and hasten
the termination of the seeds.
Fake Ont Surplus Plants
When the plants are from an inch
TO an inch and a half high, they
should be thinncd to one or two inches
apart i'm the row so as to give them
space enough to make strong stocky
growth. If IL is desired to keep the
plants which are thinned out. they
may he set two inches apart each
way in other boxes prepared as men
toned for the seed box. When the
weather becomes mild. the box Of
plants should he set out of doors part
of the time so that the plants will
harden OFF, in preparation for trans
planting to the garden later. \ good
watering should he given just before
the plants are taken out of the box
for transplanting so that large ball
OF earth Will stick to the roots of
each one.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

+ TONE gardeners who do not own
a hothcd and who cannot read
lily buy young plants can set
much earlier crops of tomatoes. cab
haEc, caulidower. peppers, eggplant
and lettuce if they will start the
seed for their early gardens in
seed boxes IN the house. EARLY po-
tatoes sometimes are forced in the
same way. Seeds SO planted terminate
and are ready for tTausplauting by
fne JIIue 10 is safe to sow the same
kind of seed i'm the open ground.
When danger of frost is over and
the soil is dry enough to work. there
fDre tho home -ardoner starts his
early garden with seedlings well above
the surface. TranSl planting, If properly
done, instead of hurting, seems to
help such plants develop a strong root
system. Garden enthusiasts should get
gCod deal of pleasure from this kind
or preliminary indoor gardening. They
also can use boxes to hasten the
blooming period of many sorts of
flowers which stand transplanting.
ANY sort of wooden box filled with
Eood soil answers the purpose. The
following directions for making seed
boxes and handling the plants have
been prepared by the Bureau of Plant
Industry and the States Relations
Service, J. s. Department Of AEricuI-
ture, for the guidance of the canning
and gardening clubs in the North and
West.
Making a Seed Box
Seeds of carly tomatoes and cab
tage, as we'll as caulifower and pep
per. should he planted in a seed box
i'm the house at once. The seed box
sould be to inches deep, II to IA
inches wide, and 20 to . { inches long.
a layer OF about one inch of gravel
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
SPRING TONES
IN VEGETABLES
Rhubarb, Spinach and Green
Foods of All Kinds Very
Beneficial

To every fowl of the air and to
everything that creepeth upon the
earth wherein there is life. l have
given every green herb for meat
Genesis, l-GO.
soon spring will be upon us: beau
tiful spring, the Inspiration of
poets, the JOY of artists. the har-
vest of doctors and the despair
of housewives. Some day some
great mind shall arise and give to the
world an epic upon sulphur and mo-
lasses and looking backward to the
nod wisely and crown him a genius
bearing upon the keys OF his typo
writer the precious gold of Truth
Why did they not hunt up informa-
ton ON the chemical value of foods,
those wise home nurses of a genera
ton ago? The domestic animals ana
the birds find their Spring tonic" in
the green grasses, not in any concoc-
tion OF the druggist and natures way
is the best way unless your foolish
leet have wandered too far upon the
paths of artificial living.
Spinach is often called the stom-
ach's brush because of its action upon
the general digestive functions. Rhu-
barb IS Il medicine in itself Aspara-
gus is said to possess much virtue in
heart, kidney and nerve troubles.
After months of starch, tubers, dried
foods and canned goods, what It de-
liEhtful sight il is to see these things
upon the stalls of the markets within
the reach of the general purse. Add
TO these fresh tomatoes, cucumberS,
caulihower. artiChokes, green beans.
celery, lettuce, dandelions and wa
tercress and the most jsded appetite
is awakened.
Chemical Composition
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
DandcIion Wine
Heals Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles. A little zemo,
obtained at any drug store for 25c, or
S1O0 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. It cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is wonderful, penetrating, dis
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy, Is
easily applied and costs little. Get il
today and save all further distress.
The e. w! Rose Co., Cleveland, o.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
drive away headache
Rub Musterole on Forehead
ard Temples N

A headache remedy without the dam
gers of headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling from
colds or congestion. And it acts at oncel
Musterole is clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than a
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Used only externally, and in no way can
affect stomach and heart, as some in-
ternal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con-
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago,
all rams and aches of the back or joints,
sprains. sore muscles, bruises, chilblains,
frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often
prevents pneumonial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

during the day contrivc to see these
men. Make it casual and easy, as
though you just happened to see them.
Chat a few minutes and tell them this:
Danny Randall calls a secret miners
meeting Mt the upper horse fat at 0
o'clock tonight. Slip up there without
being seen BE sure TO let them un-
dcrstand that it IS | who am issuing
the call. Get them to tell you wheth-
or they VIII or viii not come"
l took the slip of paper and read
over the half dozen names it contain
ed. They were all known to me; so 1
nodded my comprehension and went
out.
All the rest of the day I loafcd
about, chatting with dozens of people,
among the others with Morton him
self. That individual prodesed great
zeal for law aud order, and told Of
the wonderful things he, as sheriff. in
tended to accomplish. Among the lot
| contrived to include the six men
whose names were on my paper, and
to deliver my message. l explained
as far as l knew, ana got from each Il
definite and emphatic promise to be
present.
ITS time this thing was brought to
a head" said one man. IF Danny
Randall is taking hold of it enlist"
l returned TO report these facts, re-
ceived an Indifferent nod, and, under
further instruction, went quietly to
camp to await the agreed hour.
We started mp the trail about 8
o'clock. Yank insisted that he was
going, If he had to roll all the way,
but after a little we simultaneously
remembered that the Morenas had
owned horses. One of these | caught.
and on it Yank rode to the place of
rendezvous
The night was very black. After we
had entered the woods its darkness
seemed at first to hang in front of my
eyes Ike flmy curtain, so that l fair
" groped, as one would when blind
folded
At the Flat Rcck we were halted by
a low voiced command. | gave the
password as instructed by Danny
Randall. This experience was once
repeated, little farther on. Then, as
we neared the upper horse fat, we
were stopped by a man who flashed q
dark lantern in our faces, scrutinized
us for moment, shut off his light and
told us to go forward.
We found small fire behind screen
of frs and around or near it the fig-
ures of n dozen men. They stood ST
lent and scattered n little apart from
the freight We could not make out
their features. From time to time 9TH
er men came in singly or In couples,
until probably twenty-five were gath
cred. Then ensued a few moments of
waiting a sudden stir proclaimed
fresh arrivals, and four newcomers
strobe briskly to the fire. AS the light
fell on them | recognized Randall and
the three express riders.
Danny kicked together the fire until
it 1ared
ITO Be Continued
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

tuts ".oN 81 ANA 10 Wdu tnere Tor
me Understands"
To each IF the other four, men he
aSsl@ned Il different watching on other
trails. giving them the same instruc
.i0us.
Now git" he finished.
After informing Yank of my pro
jected absence | waited at the ap.
pointed place until the appointed time
then returned 70 the Bella Union
That's all right" Danny greeted my
report. "Thcy came across the Hogs
Back and are now safely in hiding
Here'-he gave me slip of ?apcr-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

Washington, March 15.-For dis
playing extraordinary heroism in
battle with rebels in Santo Domingo,
Sergeant Major Roswell Winans.
United States Marine Corps, has been
decorated with the Medal of Honor,
the highest award of merit attainable
by the American military or naval
man. Winans operated a machine
gun against the enemy, only 150 yards
away, in the face of q heavy fire, to
which he was fully exposed. When a
lam put the gun out of commission
he coolly repaired 1t. maintaining his
position, and resumed firing until the
bandits deserted their trenches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
TAKE A 'CASCARET"
TONIGHT AND SEE! |!

headachy, dizzy, tongue coated, breath
had and stomach sour-Why don't
you get 10-cent box of Cascarets
at the drug store and feel bully. Take
Cascarets tonight and enjoy the
incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleans
ing you ever experienced. You'll wake
up with clear head, clean tongue.
lively step, rosy skin and looking and
feeling fit. Mothers can give a whole
Cascaret tota sick. cross, bilious. few
erish child any time-they are harm
leSs-never griDe or sicken-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

have charge Of the meeting; also spe-
cial singing by the Enola Trio; Har-
risburg Male Quartet; Enola Male
Quartet and the evangelistc campaign
and male choirs.
At . p. IN. the Sunday school will
observe temperance day with short
period of recitations. singing and adj
dress by the pastor, with ILLUSTRATION.