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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
YOUNG WOMAN TAKES
Her own LIFE
Resident Of Lake Henry Com
munity Ends Life By Means
Of Shooting.

People of this vicinity were shock
ed to hear Sunday afternoon that Miss
Anna Wurtz, of Lake Henry, had TAX
en- her own life about noon Sunday.
She accomplished her death by plac-
ing the barrel of a shotgun against
her chest and pulled the trigger, the
full charge entering her heart and
death must have been instant. DR..
Pilon was summoned and went to the
place to view the remains. He de-
cided, however, that an inquest was
not necessary and thus reported to
Coroner Pinault.
Her mother, Mrs. John Wurtz, at
tempted suicide about three months
ago and since that time the girl had
been her constant companion. It is
presumed that she became despond-
ent over the fact that her mother had
thus tried to end her life, and her
mind had become temporarily unbal-
anced. A number of days before the
| tragedy took place it was evident to
members of the family that she was
i'll at ease, but they thought nothing
about it, and she received no special
attention.
The funeral was held at Lake Hen.
ry Wednesday, the remains being laid
to rest in the Lake Henry cemetery.
The bereaved relatives have the
sympathy of their friends and neigh
bors of Lake Henry and from the sur.
rounding country, where the young
lady was well known-Paynesville
Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
PROHIBITION NOTES.

On Friday of last week the Demo-
cratic Congressional caucus declared
for war prohibition by vote Of 81 to
60. When the vets threatened to bolt,
a motion was substituted whereby &C.
ton of Congress was suspended to
await the recommendation of the
president. Within a few hours hun
dreds of kilograms urging a special
message favorable to war prohibition
were poured into the White House,
among them being kilograms from
John D. Rockefeller, Frank A. Van
-derlip, David r. Forgan, a large num-
Der of governors, college presidents,
and other very prominent men.
The Prohibition State Committee of
Minnesota was advised by wire by Mr..
w. G. ~CalderwoOd and Prof. Irving
Fisher, his co-worker on the Commit
tee of Sixty, Immediately after the
caucus action was taken, and at once
a heavy stream of kilograms and let
ters was started from Minnesota.
The brewers and distillers have be-
come very much frightened over the
prospect of prohibition during the
war, and in order to head it off have
voluntarily suggested that they re-
frain from manufacturing any liquor
during the war period, it being under
stood that they be permitted to sell
the stocks on hand. They fear that
unless some stop is put to the great
waste OF grain by voluntary action on
their part, that Congress will surely
act.
In case they voluntarily stop using
grain they figure that Congress will
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
o B IT VA Y
JOHANNA JOHNSON.

Mrs. Johanna Johnson, beloved wife
of Dennis Johnson, passed away in
this city last Wednesday evening,
death being caused by old age.
Johanna Johnson was born in Lal-
land, Denmark, March 20, 1889. She
came to this country in 1869: She
was united in marriage to Dennis
Johnson, April IA, 1870, at Faribault,
Minnesota. She is mourned by her
husband, niece, Mrs. Ole Rasmus-
sen of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Ras-
mus Olson Of Albert Lea and Mrs.
Peter johnson Of Blooming Prairie; a
brother, George Johnson Of Blooming
Prairie; a brother, Nels Johnson Of
Tagus, N. D., besides large number
of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at two thirty o'clock from the
house and three o'clock from the Free
Lutheran church, Rev Nicolay Nilsen
officiating.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. The pail bearers were N.
P. Hanson, H. P. Hanson, w. Johnson,
c. Olson, Nels Jorgenson and Lars
Rasmussen. Interment was made in
Fairview cemetery Those from a dis
lance attending the funeral were
George Johnson of Blooming Prairie,
Nels Johnson of Tagus, N. D.; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Rasmussen and H. P. Rasmus-
son of PennOck; Mr. and Mrs. F. w.
Rose and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rose of
New London.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
SALEM.

Salem-Mr. and Mrs., Enander left
last Tuesday for Minneapolis where
Mrs. Enander submitted to an opera
ton on Wednesday. We understand
that she is getting along as we'll as
can be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs> Carl Carlson enter
tanned few relatives, Saturday eve
ming in honor of their son, Robert and
bride.
The heavy rainfall of last week has
greatly delayed spring work which the
farmers expected to finish this week
if the weather had permitted.
A few young folks spent last Mon
day evening at Henry Halvorson's the
day being Miss Mabel's birthday.
The East Salem Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. N. Gilbert on Wednes-
day, May End at $3.50 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Tingvall called
at the Adolph Nelson home last Sun
day afternoon.
A young son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dahlman of Pennock, who died after
several weeks illness of spinal men
nights was buried at the East Salem
cemetery last Saturday afternoon,
Rev. Wenstrand officiating. The sor.
rowing family have our deepest sym.
pathy in their bereavement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
pQVRE.

Dovre, April 24-Mrs. J. Bitterness
and Mrs. N B. Leines spent Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Louise Birkeland.
Mrs. Henry Bergeson and daughter
visited with her sister, Mrs. Peter
Larson Wednesday.
The Watkins agent was seen in this
vicinity last week.
Elmer Bitterness and August Bjork
called at the John Bitterness home,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Ingeborg Netland and son Hen
ry visited at Birkeland's Wednesday.
I. G. Holland spent few days with
his daughter, Mrs. Peter Larson last
week.
Elmer Swenson, Ole Thompson and
Oscar Holseth visited with Hendrick
Carlson Sunday.
Mrs. Charley Smith and Bertha
Lindland visited at Albin Bjork's a
week ago Sunday
Willie Helmer of Pennock visited at
the Bitterness and Bjork homes near
Florida from Tuesday until Friday.
He returned Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Sletten and fam
lily and Mr.. Obed Rykken visited at
the John Syvertson home Sunday.
Evelyn and Edith Vikse visited with
Alice Olson Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Albin Bjork and son
Clarence, Elmer Bitterness and Au-
gust Bjork were Sunday afternoon Wis
itors at the John Bitterness home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Olson and family
visited at Albin Bjork's Sunday eve
ming.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
new, CREAMERY.
LAKE ELIZABETH
Contract Let for Mod Modern Struct.
::are3 Including a; ,Gola|lnnun'
.>>tt3haI|.

Contract for the erection of the Lake
Elizabeth Creamery building was let
last Monday to J. A. Ekblad of Litch-
field for the sum of $5,435.49. This
includes the King ventilating system
but does not include the hauling of
material and gravel. The, structure
will be 40x42; the walls will be built
of good face brick with inch tile in
side. The inside walls will be plas'
tered with cement with a wainscoat-
ing of white tile brick extending four
feet up the walls. The upstairs will
be used for a hall where community
meetings can be held. The building
must be ready by September 1. The
old building has served the associa-
ton twenty-six. years. The Associa-
ton has good prospects for the fut-
ure With a new sanitary building,
buttermaker Fred Stenberg will find
it a great deal easier to turn our prem
ium butter.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
SOUTHEAST FAHLuN.

Southeast Fahlun, April 22-Emil
Hanson, Chester Johnson and Frank
MattsOn autoed to Atwater, Monday
They brought home the formers Ford
touring car
N. E.. Nelson was In KandiyOhi on
Wednesday to bring home his Water
loo Boy tractor.
Emil Hanson, A. G. Anderson, Frank
Mattson and Chester Johnson autoed
to Willmar on Tuesday.
Martin and Irving Nelson visited in
Kandiyohi on Wednesday.
Frank MattsOn was an Atwater call
er on Saturday.
Nick Gabrielson autoed to Willmar
on Saturday.
H. S. Nelson made trip to Atwater
Saturday for some nursery stock.
Eleanor Anderson left for Atwater
Saturday after spending a few weeks
at her home here.
Emil Hanson took a load of furs to
Atwater on Saturday.
l.. M. Johnson has been spending a
few days in Minneapolis.
Jimmy Smith spent a week visiting
with friends in Olivia.
Floyd and Florence Summerlett, Ed.
~AAO A<AAAeA 1AAuOA oOu "0I0 entertainer
at the N. E. Nelson home Sunday,
Mrs. August Norine, Mrs. Ed. Nor.
inc and John Engstrom visited at the
Lewis Larson home Sunday.
Johnny Salmonson of tennessee
was seen around here on Sunday.
Odin Anderson and Johnny Mattson
called at the N. E. Nelson home Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Wick are Wis.
1tlng at his parental home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson and
baby visited in Lake Lillian on Sun
day.
John Wick was Kandiyohi visitor
on Saturday.
Miss Amanda Gabrielson has DUR
chased Ford touring car.
Emil Hanson and H. S. Nelson WIS.,
tied in Willmar on Monday of this
week.
Frank Mattson autoed to Kandiyohi
on Monday.
Nicholas, Axel and Amanda Gabriel
son spent Monday in Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
FRoHIes AND PRoGREsSIvES
TO UNITE.

At a joint conference of the Prohi-
bition and Progressive party leaders,
held In St. Louis, the differences ex-
listing between the two organizations
were ironed out and broad -construc-
tive platform, satisfactory to both par
ties, was agreed upon. The Progress
sive National Committee voted unani-
mously to unite with the Prohibition
party, and the Prohibition party con-
ferees unanimously voted to recon-
mend to the Prohibition National
Committee that their party unite with
the Progressives. The method of &C.
tual- legal union of both national and
state organizations is being worked
out by leaders of the two parties
Likewise, the name of the larger par
ty is to be jointly agreed upon by the
two national committees concerned.
The platform upon which the two
organizations have agreed declares for
l Woman Suffrage.
2 Prohibition.
3 Initiative and Referendum.
4 Depriving the Supreme Court of
AA6At W SSAAuA UOto VI SI06S.
Easier amendment Of the Consti-
tuition.
Election of President by direct
vote.
Legislation to eliminate frauds
from elections.
8 Elimination of secrecy and "cau-
Gus system" in legislation.
Enfranchising absent voters,
such as members of army, navy, trav.
cling men, etc.
10 Nine different projections to
labor.
II Scientific, effective and immedi.
ate solution of the thigh cost of liv.
ing" problem.
IL Prison reform.
10 Abolition of capital punishment
IA Efficiency and economy, nation
al budget, etc.
Is Non-partisan River and Harbo1
Commission to handle that problem
and thus largely eliminate the 'porl
BARREL"
16 Giving the president power tt
veto vicious "jokers'' in bills without
killing entire bills.
II Scientific tariff commission.
Is Strengthening and extending
the civil service and merit system.
10 Protection of currency and fin
ancial situation from domination BY
private interests.
20 A merchant marine.
Fl Seven important phases in con
servatiOn of our national resources.
% A strong national defense pro
gram.
% Uniform national laws as tt
marriage, divorce, property, corpora
tons, and human welfare;" also ma
t1onalization of our public school cur
riculum."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
AUCTION SALE

AS we are going to leave Willmar,
|, the undersigned, will sell at public
auction on Saturday, April %, at one
thirty o'clock p. M, on Litchfield ave-
nue. directly east of -Postoffice build
ing, all of my household and kitchen
furniture consisting of bed, mattress
and spring, wardrobe, kitchen safe,
dining room table, three rockers, six
dining room chairs, rugs and carpet,
one 3-hole oil burner with baker; one
oil heater, and many other articles
too numerous to mention. All furni-
ture good as new. A general invita-
ton is extended to ladies to attend
this sale.
Terms: Cash or bankable notes.
AMY e. HANkEY, Owner.
C. W. Odell, Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25

| 90 nothing in the way of imposing leg
al prohibition, and in this event they
will be free to resume their business
as soon as the war is over; whereas,
ii they are forced to shut down by
legal enactment, before they can re-
sumo it will be necessary to repeal the
law. They do not want to take any
chances on having national prohibi-
ton law for any length of time. It is
felt by the leading students of the pro-
hibition question that national prohi-
bition for any length of time would so
thoroughly convince the people of the
des1rabll1ty of such policy that the
nation would never again go back to
the licensing of the liquor traffic.
With 1000 delegates in attendance
from Duluth and the Range, the big
st. Louis County Dry Convention un.
der the direction Of the Virginia Anti
Booze Association, was held in Vir-
glnla on April IA. A special train brot
great crowd from Duluth. After a
program of ringing addresses, music,
etc., dry campaign was launched for
the county, the battle cry to be Make
st. Louis County Bone-Dry in 80
Days.
For many years one of the stock
arguments of the vets has been that
the liquor business furnishes a mar
ket for farm crops. Their publica.
lions and booklets on the subject have
given the amount of grain used for
brewing and distilling at varying fig
ures, all the way from 500 million to
$40 million bushels annually. Since
the question of declaring national pro-
h1bition, in order to conserve the food
supply, has arisen the liquor interests
have been working overtime trying to
explain how they have been entirely
mistaken about the amount of grain
used in the past and that instead of
being 900 million bushels, it is in fact
only about Is per cent Of that amount.
The report of the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue places the figure un-
der 100 million bushels. This grain,
II saved, would allow about one pound
of solid grain every week to each man,
woman and child in the United States.
the form of grain, it would cost at
retail on an average of not more than
$3.50 a bushel,s whereas If made up in
to liquor it would cost the consumer
between $25 and $50 bushel, to saw
nothing of the fact that it's consump-
ton In the latter form lessons the
economic value and the productive
capacity of every person consuming it.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
WEATHER REPORT.
Editor 'Willmar Tribune:

Editor Willmar Tribune:
For publication in your paper I fur
n1sh herewith record of meteorologi-
cal observations taken by the under
signed as cooperative observer of
the Weather Bureau Of the U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture during the
period noted below, at State Farm.
The instrumental readings are from
Government standard instruments ex-
posed in the manner recommended by
the Chief of the Weather Bureau.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
First publication Abr. 25-4t).

First publication Apr. 25-4t).
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.
Estate of John S. Jacobson, Decedent.
State of Minnesota, County Of Kandi-
yohi, In Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of John
S. Jacobson, Decedent
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the granting of ad-
ministration of the estate of said de-
cedent: The petition of Annie Jacob
son having been filed in this court, re-
presenting that John S. jacobson, then
resident of the County of Kandiyohi.
State of Minnesota, died intestate on
the End day of September, 1916; and
praying that letters of administration
of his estate be granted to Fritz Dan
ielsOn; and the court having fixed the
time and place for hearing said petit
ton: THEREFORE, YOU, AND EACH
OF YOU, are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause, if any you have
before this court at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House, in the City
of Willmar in the County of Kandi-
yohi, State of Minnesota, on the 21st
day of May, 1917, at 2 o'clock p. M,
why said petition should not be
granted.
Witness, The Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 23rd
day of April, 1917.
COURT SEAL)
IDA A. SANDERSON,
Clerk of Probate Court.
CHARLES JOHNSON,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Willmar, MINI.
(First publication Apr. 25-4t).
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.
Estate of Samuel Osmundson,
Decedent.
State of Minnesota, County of Randi
yohi, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Sam
uel Osmundson, Decedent
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the granting of ad-
ministration of the estate of said de-
cedent: The petition of Carrie o.
mundson having been filed in this
court, representing that Samuel o.
mundsOn, then resident of the Coun-
ty of .Kandiyohi, State of Minnesota,
died interstate on the 18th day of
April, 1917; and praying that letters
of administration of his estate be
granted to Henry A. Osmundson; and
the court having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition:
THEREFORE,, YOU, AND EACH OF
YOU, are hereby cited and required to
show cause, If any you have, before
this court at the Probate Court Rooms
in the Court House in the City of Will
mar in the, County of Kandiyohi,
State of Minnesota, on the 2lst day of
May, 1917, at O'Clock p. NJ, why said
petition should not be granted.
Witness, The Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 23rd
Cday of April, 1917.
COURT SEAL)
IDA A. SANDERSON,
Clerk of Probate Court. |
CHARLES JOHNSON,
:. Attorney for Petitioner,
Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
METROPOLITAN Barber Shop.

We are now better prepared than
ever at the Metropolitan Barber Shop.
Our aim is to give you first class work.
We also Keep a full line Of choice
tonics, and the famous Pink Blush
Massage cream. First class baths IN
connection.
HUGH CAMPBELL, Prop.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25

Notice to Spanish-American Veterans.
All residents of Kandiyohi County,
who served in the Spanish-American
War are requested to meet at my Of
fee, April % at eight O'Clock p. m..-
for the purpose of forming an associa-,
tiOn
William 0. Johnson.
Just ina large assortment OF beau
tiful two-tone BatW1ng ties. The vory
latest at Weum-Elkjor Co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25

Wash and scrub yourself to beat
the band, but don't forget your stom-
ach, bowels and insides-Hollfster's
Rocky Mountain Tea will clean them,
quick and slick. Try It this spring.
35c. Tea or tablets. Carlson Bros.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
Long Lake Ladies' Aid.

The Long Lake Ladies' Aid, will
meet in the church annex Thursday,
May 3. The refreshments will be SER
ved~ by Mrs. Otto Olson. Everybody
welcome to attend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25

THE TOWN-AND YOU
; Real towns are not made by
men afraid
; Lest somebody else get ahead.
: When everyone works and no.
body shirks
You can raise a town from
the dead"
; "And, If, while you make your
personal stake,
Your neighbor will make one
too
; Your town will be what you
want to see,
1t isn't your town-it's YOU"
X 4 X; x: x X X X X X X X X X X
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
Priam Ladies' Aid.

The Priam Ladies' Aid will meet on
Friday, April "a at the home of Mrs.
Jens Johnson, and everyone is cor
daily invited to come,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25

. Sig Nelson left last Saturday af-
ternoon Tor Minneapolis where he will
be employed as painter and decorator
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-04-25
Card Of Thanks,

We wish to express our heartfelt
friends who so kindly assisted us dur
ing the illness and after the death of
our beloved wife, sister and aunt, also
for the many beautiful flowers.
Dennis Johnson,
George johnson,
Nels Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Rasmussen,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rasmussen,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Rasmussen,
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. w. Rose
Evening journal., 1917-05-05
Meeting To BOOM
NAVY RECRUITING
Former Judge Gray TO Pre-
side at Gu leen Theatre
TOmou low Night
MOVING PlICTURES
TO SHOW SHIP LIFE

Under the au Spices OF the sub-com-
mittee on recrt hitting for the navy OF
the Wilmington National Defense
Committee. idmass meeting will be
held in the Qu'oeen Theatre tomorrow
evening at lclock to stimulate in
terest i'm nava VI enlistments. Colonel
George A. Entio is chairman OF the
subcommittee arranging the meeting.
Former Ju -,dge George Gray viii
preside. and Z. i naval officer from Phil
aedlphla and 7possibly another speaker
will make ao ldresses IL is proposed
TO have pecial musical program,
and the meet ing will be made most in
teresting.
Richard Henry Cox, the famous
tenor. who ,fappeared in concert here
on Thursda ~ evening, will sing sew
eral solos
reel CT moving picture hlms'
showing Sc bme thrilling and instruc-
tive incide -.nts of naval life, will be
shown at Ihe same time. This reel
was secur - bv Colonel George A
Elliott. i'm n furtherance OF the naval
recruiting ALcamDaign.
OppOrtuu Tities for Advancement ln'O
trades and professions that are at inc
disposal of ambitious young men Wh,
enter the inavy also viii De toiu o.
and pictur, I'D
Evening journal., 1917-05-05
SHIP SKINS TO FAR OFF
JAPAN BY PARCEL POST

Fifteen hundred boxes each contain
inc one dozen lcrther skins, consigned
NV New York broker TO firm IN
japan. are to be sent TO that country by
marcel post from the local postoftice. The
skim are from T. Bmmenthal and COM
panv. aud the shipment is expected to
be the largest ever sent from this city
via parcel post.
The boxes are beginning to arrive nc
the postolicc. three hundred and eighty
being there now, and over five hundred
additional ones are due on Monday.
Tho hostage on each box will be about
sl.35. and the receipts Of the local post
office will be- materially swclled by the
order.
The skins are wrapped in paper and
placed in the pastoboard boxes and then
placed in n white muslin bag, which -
sewed up at the postoIlice after the con-
tents have been examined.
In order 10 handle the order IL was
necessary for the local postal authorities
to secure large parcel post bags from
Washington and these viii be padlocked
after being filed with the boxes Of
leather skins.
Fear Of war risks. il is thought.
prompted the shipper 10 rely ON this
government 10 deliver the material by
mail instead Of shipping the same by
freight.
Evening journal., 1917-05-05
NATION VIDE FOOD
SURVEY NEXT MOVE
On Result Will Depend
Whether President Will
Exercise Drastic Powers
TO PROTECT BOTH THE
PRODUCER, CONSUMER
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 5.-A nation
wide food survey will be the first step
taken by the government after Con-
gress passes the drastic food control
bill advocated by President Wilson.
The work will fall under the COM
bined direction OF the Department OF
Agriculture and the council OF Ma
tional Defense.
II probably will be personally di-
rected by Herbert c. Hoover, who has
just arrived in Washington to assist
the government in systematizing the
whole work OF food production and
distribution.
The government will first deter
mine accurately the amount Of reserve
food products now in stock, where
they are located and how they can
be most effectually distributed. II is
then the intention to compile an ac-
curate estimate OF the probable pro-
duction and consumption OF crops in
the curretn year by sections.
On the results OF these surveys will
depend largely whether tie President
will utilize many Of the drastic powers
given him. such as the one to cut of
entirely or diminish the supply OF
grain TO brewers and distrillers.
Machinery for accomplishing the
solution OF the food problem has been
Congress TO be set in motion. 10 will
take three courses. the first TO in
crease production, the second to con-
serve the food supply and prevent
waste. and the third designed 10 regu-
late production, transportation and
consumption. including vigorous meas
ures to prevent speculation. II is the
determined intention Of Congress TO
protect both producer and consumer
from the speculator.