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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
JUNIOR COMMERCIAL
LEAGUE MEETS
Regular Business Sessions Held Last
Evening at Carlson Hall.
Social Time Follows.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Junior Commercial League was held
Tuesday evening at Carlson hall. The
attendance was not what it should
have been, but those present made up
in enthusiasm and good time, what
they lacked in numbers. A very good
program, consisting of musical num-
bers was given. which was followed
by short talk by Mayor Wellin. He
told of what the league could do to
aid In making needed improvements
in the city, and gave some very good
suggestions, which will prove bene-
f1cial to the organization. Following
this, the business session was held,
and officers for the ensuing year were
chosen. The result Of the balloting
showed the following elected to
serve:
Lille B. Noren, president.
Herbert Hengstler, vice president.
Norman Tallakson, secretary.
Henrietta Mickelson, assistant Sec
retary. ,5.szsE
Albert Nordstrom, treasurer.
The league decided to cooperate
with the other organizations in re-
gard to the proposed lecture course
for the city next fall and winter. The
president was instructed to appoint
a committee to act with like commit
tees from the other clubs.
At the conslusion Of the business
meeting, refreshments were served,
and the remainder of the evening was
spent in playing games. A most en-
joyable feature of the evenings en-
tertainment was the music furnished
by RaDue's orchestra.
Much amusement was created by
the costumes, worn by different mem
bers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07

will give them adequate room? And
could any sane board Of education
make plans for permanent High
School building at Willmar and be
content with the present gymnasium
and outfit? Ask yourself few ques-
tlons along this line, and perhaps you
will realize that the question of build
ing schOOlhOuSe to meet the needs
Of Willmar has more sides than one.
You should not thoughtlessly con-
denim we'll worked out plan Of your
official representatives because Of
misrepresentation made by an ire
sponsible knocker.
"TAXES ARE TOO HIGH AL
READY" says the sheet" The
Board Of Education has shown that
the SCHOOL taxes Of Willmar are
not high as compared with other SIM
liar districts. But let us lay that
aside and simply look at the tax prop
osition from the standpoint of the
too careful taxpayer who will stop
at nothing to keep down all tax
levies. Will the voting down Of the
present proposition keep down taxes :?
Emphatically, no! Willmar has not
now single schoolhouse which comes
up to the States requirements. The
central group Of buildings have been
built piecemeal beginning in 1886 and
continuing until the present Indus
trial building was erected few years
ago. There is not one Of them that
must not be altered if Willmar is to
retain her high school aid and not
fall back to the level Of the schools
in villages of two or three hundred
population all around US.
These alterations have been held
in abeyance by permission Of the
State authorities because Of this pros
pective building proposition which
would take care of these require
ments. Now, Mr. Taxpayer, if these
plans are discarded, what will hap
pen? Instead Of having an increase
Of two or three mills for interest and
sinking fund, you will have an in
crease of fifteen to twenty thousand
dollars direct taxes next year for mod
erniZing your present buildings and
then not have additional room for one
more pupil.
The provision of additional school
room for $50 pupils is not all that the
new building will effect. 1t will CO.
ordinate the whole central group of
buildings. A central heating plant
will heat all the buildings. Instead
Of the present waste Of coal and JAM
itor effort in keeping three plants in
separate buildings running within a
distance Of sixty feet, there will be
one boiler room to look after. The
two buildings, the present High
School and the Industrial Building
will share with the new addition in
all the State requirements as to ven
tilation. The whole will then consti-
tute complete High School building
which it is believed will take care Of
our needs in that line for years to
come, and which will be somewhat
commensurate with the size and popu-
lation of the District.
People who have some insight in
school buildings have expressed sur
prise that our Board has been able to
work out plan which will give the
District all the advantages which this
building promises for so small sum
as is asked for. From $125,0O0 to
$150,000 has been the guess of most
of them.
The time for more patchwork on
the Central group to fill temporary
wants without regard to the future is
past, if our taxpayers will take a
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Commercial Club to Banquet.

The annual banquet of the Willmar
Commercial Club is to be held on
Monday evening of next week at the
Masonic temple. The dinner will he
served at six:thirty, and the House.
keepers Club will have charge Of the
serving. The sale of tickets is being
conducted by J. W. Kent, and any
one wishing tickets may get them by
speaking to him. Judge Richard T..
Daily Of Renville is expected to be
present to give the speech of the eve
ming. Chas. F. Weller of New York
City will also be on hand, and speak
on behalf of The Playground and Re-
creation Association of America.
Music will be furnished thruout the
evening by the Tri-Mu orchestra. At
the close of the banqueting and
peeching-making, the remainder Of
evening will be spent in social way.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Dies on Train.

Mrs. Louisa Boetcher, wife of Will
liam c. Boetcher Of the town of Ed
wards, died yesterday afternoon,
aboard the afternoon passenger train.
She had been at the Willmar Hospi-
tai for several days, and on the 29th
of January she was adjudged insane
Sheriff and Mrs. Bonde were to ac-
company her to St. Peter Tuesday af-
ternoon. When the train reached the
coal shed east Of the city, the wo.
man was dead. The train was back
ed to the station, and the remains
taken to the undertaking parlors.
Mrs. Boetcher was thirty-six years
of age. She leaves to mourn her un-
timely death, her husband and eight
children.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07

SWEDISH BAPTIST.
TrOtt Ave. and Third st.
Pou Do1,1 IYo11in Do ok~~

Next Sunday great musical-lecture
treat awaits all who will avail them
selves Of the opportunity and come.
Professor Walther Lindberg of Chi
cago, for 10 years a member of lead
Ing American opera companies will
speak in Swedish at 1O:45 q. m. Sub
ject: "How Came to Know That the
Bible is Gods Word"
At 1880 p. m., Prof. Lindberg will
give his famous and highly recon-
mended concert-lecture in English.
ALI are cordially invited. No admis-
sion will be charged but a silver Of
fering will be taken.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Young
Peoples meeting at GAS p. m.
Next Tuesday, Feb. 13, Rev. E. E..
Hall of Minneapolis will commence a
ten days. series Of Gospel meetings.
Pastor Hall will speak every evening
at 7:45 except Saturday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Prize WINNERS
At POULTRY SHOW
Good Showing Made in Spite Of
Severe Weather Handed
0ut.

The Sixth Annual show Of the Kan
diyoh1 Poultry Association came to a
close last Saturday evening. In spite
of the intensely cold weather which
absolutely blockaded roads and rail-
roads, there were about four hundred
birds shown. The Mayors Silver Cup
for the best cockerel In the show was
re-won by Severt Osmondson with a
Rhode Island Red, and Mr.. Osmond-
son was given permanent possession.
The Farmers Cup, given by the Gen.
trail Minnesota Produce Company, was
won by L. A. Tjosvold. There were
number of good sales of stock re-
ported.
The Poultry Association held its an
nual meeting Saturday evening. L. A.
Tjosvold was elected president; Nels
Bake, vice president; Mrs. P. NJ.
Long, secretary, and additional direc-
tors as follows: M. o. Kvamso and
J. A. Anderson of New London; Jas.
Matson, Svea; 2. v. Johnston of At
water; w. M. Chase, V. E. lawson.
N. B. Carlson, Gilbert Ericsson, Sew
ert Osmondson, Henry Johnson, Ole
Rasmussen and E. L. Rodegeb. The
following are some of the 1917 prize
winners:
Max Treu, Grove City-First cock,
first cockerel, first hen, first pullet;
first, second. third, fourth and fifth
pen; first, second and third cockerel;
best pen in Buff Wyandottes; largest
entry in show; best display In Buff
Wyandottes; Single Comb White Leg
horns, first cockerel. first pen in s. G.
w. Leghorns. Total, $3.50.
N. B. Carlson, Willmar- First, Sec
ond, third pullet in Single Comb An
conas, third pullet; first cockerel in
S. c. Anconas; S. C.. White Orping-
ton, first, second, third, fourth and
fifth hen; Rose Comb White Minor
cas-, first cockerel. first pullet, second
pullet, first pen; Single Comb White
Orpingtons, best pen, best display;
Single Comb Buff Orpingtons, first
pen, best pen. Total $3.50.
Ole Rasmussen, Willmar- on
Single Comb Red cockerel; first, Sec
ond, third, fourth and fifth cockerel
Rose Comb Whites; first, second and
third pullet; first pen in Rose Comb
Whites; best pen in Rhode Island
Whites; best display in Rhode Island
Whites. Total $14.00. 49, ->.----..-
S. D. Anderson, New London
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
"Play Engineer" to Talk,

"Lifebuilding In Willmar" will he
the subject Of an address to be deliv-
cred before the Commercial Club
members and their wives at their ban.
quet on the evening Of February ~.
The speaker is Mr.. Charles F. We'll
Ter of The Playground and Recrea-
ton Association of America, who is
coming here from Chicago especially
for the purpose of addressing the
Commercial Club at its annual gather
ing. Mr.. Weller has given his life to
different forms Of social service and
is known as the father of the Wash
ington Fairgrounds and as ''play
engineer"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
W e . DIN G 8
Camp-MahloW.


Rev. w. Bryn Jones oficiated last
evening at the ceremony which unit
ed for life Mr.. Edward A. Camp and
Miss Helen F'reda Mahlow, both from
the neighbOrhoOd Of Pennock. The
Manse in the presence Of a number
Of relatives and friends. The bride
and groom were attended by Miss
Tillie Portz and Mr.. Harry Camp. The
wedding party took the night train
for Pennock. The newly-weds will
live on farm in St. Johns, where the
congratulations Of many friends fol-
low them.
Larson-Larson.
A wedding occurred at the Synod
parsonage in this city this afternoon
at one o'clock, when Albert Larson
and Mrs. Ida Larson Of this city were
united in marriage. Rev. J. N. Ander-
sen performed the ceremony which
was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Os-
car Dokken. The newly-weds left on
the afternoon train for trip to St.
Paul. They will make their home in
this city.
HoIIand-Anderson.
Mr.. julius Holland, son of Isaac
Holland Of Dovre, and Miss Nora H.
Anderson were made man and wife
this morning shortly before twelve
o'clock. Rev. Nicolay Nilsson read the
service at the Free church parsonage
The happy couple was attended by
Mr.. Peter Larson and Miss Clara Hol-
land. We understand the newly-weds
will go to housekeeping on a farm in
the town Of Dovre. Good luck to
them!
Married in This City.
Rev. Paul Hallin of the Swedish
Baptist church, married C. J. Fanberg
and Miss Ruth E. Peterson of Spo-
kane. WASH, at his home last Tues
day.
Wooiford-Davidson.
Arthur Woolford and Miss Hilda
Davidson were united in marriage
this morning by Rev. E. R. Todd of
st. Luke's church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Attends Eur Sale.

Charley Nelson of the Willmar
Hardware Company returned last
Saturday evening from St. Louis, Mo.
where he had been spending a week
attending the January fur sale of the
Funsten Brothers Fur Exchange. Mr..
Nelson took large number Of pelts
with him. He stated that the exper-
ience was most interesting one, as
buyers were on hand from all parts
OF this country, and many from Eu-
rope and other parts of the world.
Also hides and furs from practically
all fur bearing animals were included
in the sale. The second day of the
auction, the sales amounted to $780,
600; and in one hour they mounted
as high as 100000. Fifteen hundred
buyers were on hand
Charley also encountered some
mighty fine weather while on the trip,
but managed to get back In order to
get the benefit of the worst storm of
the season.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
A Surprise Shower.

A number of friends Of Mrs. Carl
Erickson, bride Of last week, sur
prised her last evening, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Odell. The
affair was in the nature of parcel
shower, and the guest of honor was
the recipient of many beautiful and
useful gifts. The evening was spent
in sewing for Mrs. Erickson. At
late hour delicious refreshments were
served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
To Former Members.

The Osseo Literary society of the
Willmar Seminary will hold their an
nual banquet on Wednesday evening,
Feb. 21 at the Seminary. All former
members are invited to be present,
and all who are planning to attend are
requested to send in their name or
notify Arthur Wilcken at the Semi
nary. This is absolutely necessary in
order that the committees may plan
accordingly. The banquet will be SOC
per plate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Class Play Success.

The play, "The Neighbors'' which
was to have been given by the Junior
class of the high school last Friday
evening, was postponed until last eve
ming, when it was presented at the
high school auditorium. A good siz-
ed audience was in attendance, and
the production was thoFoly enjoyed.
Musical numbers by the boys and
girls glee clubs also furnished enter
tainment. About twenty-five dollars
was realized.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
WilI'Go East.

Wallace Martin, son of J. H. Mar
tin Of this city, who has been an in
structor at the state university in
Minneapolis, will leave on Saturday
Of this weells. for State College, Pa,
where he has accepted position as
Assistant Professor in the department
of Mechanical Engineering. His many
friends in this city rejoice to learn
Of the we'll deserved promotion, and
extend best wishes to the family in
their new location.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Too Late to See His Brother.

George E. Negaard, formerly drug
gist at New London, but now in busi-
ness at Hastings, Net, arrived at
Willmar on the belated train last
Wednesday night, being on his way to
the old parental home at Norway
Lake to where he had been summon
ed to the death bed of his twin bro
ther Edward.
George had left home the day be-
fore hoping to arrive to see his bro
ther in life. but on the way he obtain
ed the sad information that he would
be too late; his brother having pass
ed away that morning. It was a sad
home coming for George.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Free Board For Month.

A. N. Steele, twenty-four years Of
age, who passed several bad checks
at Spfcer is enjoying a months visit
with Landlord B0nde at the county
jail. Steele left Spfcer couple of
weeks ago owing his board bill at the
Green Lake House. The sheriff was
notified and Immediately got on the
TRAIL After following him for six
days, he made the capture at st.
Cloud last Thursday. In additions to
the checks at Spicer, Steele passed
several at Dassel, Cokato and Ltch-
field.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Verdict Affirmed.

According to word received here on
Tuesday, the United States Supreme
court upheld the verdict Of the dis
trict court, handed down at Granite
Falls, and also the State Supreme
court, in the matter Of the suit Of Mrs.
Thomas Roach against the Great
Northern railway company. The
amount of the verdict is $4,000 and
interest from the date of the first YER
dict.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07

Mrs. w. G. Eliot of Kalispel,
Mont, arrived Friday to visit with
her sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. T. Olsen Mesdames Eliot and o.
sen went to Clara City Saturday to
visit with their brother, H. F. Fos-
hager, returning Monday evening.
Mrs. Eliot departed for st. Paul yes
terday to join her husband for trip
thru the East.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Next SUNDAYS Services,

The services next Sunday evening
at the Presbyterian church will be
given over for a Young Peoples meet
ing. The Christian Endeavor society
will have charge of the services.
There will be several musical num-
bers and Frank p. Vrooman of Min
neapolis will speak in behalf Of the
Christian Endeavor Society.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Back, Cinderella,

Cinderella and her glass slipper
are backed off the map. Just wander
over past Hoaglund and Diffendorfs
and take look at the No. 1875 on ex-
hibition in the show window. The
shoes are products of the Copeland
and Ryder factory.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
NORW. LUTH. SYNOD.

NORW. LUTH. SYNOD.
Next Sunday services in Norwegian
at 1O:30 a. m. Sunday school at II
m. English evening services at 1880.
The Bible class meets in the church
basement tomorrow (Thursday) eve
ming at o'clock.
The Missionary society meets with
Mrs. P. Dalen next Tuesday afternoon.
Refreshments will be served by Mrs.
P. Heimdahl and Mrs. P. Dalen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07

Archie Carlson arrived from Min
neapolis last Friday for a several
days visit with his parents In this
city, during the vacation between
semesters.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
FREE LECTURE.

Be sure to attend q lecture on
Christian Science by Mr.. Virgil o.
Strickler of New York City, at the
Willmar Opera House Sunday after
noon, February II, at 3:15 O'Clock.
All seats free.-Adv. .l.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
FARM LOANS,

j. Money to loan on improved farms
at 5 per cent Interest. Gail and -
10 before placing loan. y :
81 FIRST NATIONAL DAllll,
:. -. n .s.:.>---s-- ~ Wlllmos, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
Musical Postnoned

The musical program which was to
have been given at the First Presby-
terrain church last Monday evening,
was postponed and will be given on
Thursday evening of next week, Feb.
IL The nrnpram f0llomc.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
SWEDISH MISSION,
G. N. Tegnell, Pastor.
SWEDISH M. E.
Gustav O. Westman, Pastor.
o. l.. ns

Gustav O. Westman, Pastor.
<,ss-.zz- Oak Park.
Preaching service at 11:00 q. m.
No evening service.
Kandiyohi.
Sunday school at 900 p. m.
Preaching service at 800 p. m.
Willmar.
Sunday school at 900 a. m.
Epworth League meeting at 700
p. m.
Preaching services at 7:3O.
The Epworth League and Stewards
meeting will be held at the church,
Thursday evening Of this week, Feb
ruary 9Th, at seven o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
LUTH. FREE.

Rev. Nicolay Nilsen.
Services Sunday morning, 10:30,
and Sunday evening, 7:45. Both SER
vices in Norwegian language. Sun
day school at noon.
The little girls mission society will
meet in the church Saturday AFTER
noon, Feb. 10.
St. Johns.
Services Sunday. Feb. II at eleven
o'clock
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-02-07
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
STTENIVTTCT

F1HoI Cf1UHCF1 UF' CHRIST
SCIENTIST.
Subject: Spirit.
Sunday service, 10:45 a. m.
Christian Science lecture in opera
house Sunday, 3:15 p. m.
Wednesday service at 8 D. m.
All are welcome to these services
Free reading room in church edi-
flee open every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 2 to 4 D. m.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
French Expect Tagliar1ento
To Be Another Mdrne

PARIS, Oct. 29.-The Italian situa,
ton is summarized by the "Terps
military expert as follows:
"The Austro- German offensive on
the Italian front develops with as
quieting energy. The enemy's right,
descending in the valleys that converge
on Azzida, has reached Cividale. All
the Italian forces on the plateau Oh Oh
Bainsizzi and on the Carso as far rs
the sea, menaced with development,
have been obliged to evacuate the re-
gions that they were at so much ans
to conquer. They are retreating toward
the west beyond the lsonzo.
ain the same way as the Germans
went TO the aid of the Austrlap troops
the Allies are going 10 give their sup
port to the Italian army, where the$
will find on the Tagliamento line OF
resistance where it is. to be hoped the
Italian position will be reestablished'
as was ours on the Marine. There IS no
time to lose. Cividale is only twerty,,
five miles from the TagliamentC ana
the enemy's columns march with
prodigious speed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
Victory Raises Hope
Of Peace in Austria

ZURICH, Oct. Equestrian hopes OF
a speedy and honorable peace" have
been raised by the Austro- German sue
oesses on the Italian front, the Presi-
dent Of the Reichsrst said in an ad-
dress to the Deputies, as quoted in
Vienna dispatches. He admitted there
had been great anxiety in regard to
Trieste, which has now been removed.
The reports Of the proceedings in
Parliament adds that the German and
Polish Deputies arose and cheered the
Emperor and the army, implying that
the Czeehs did not join in the demon
stration.
The safety of Trieste seems to be
the chief cause of rejoicing in Austria.
The "Neue Freie Presse" Of Vienna
SAYS that ever since Italy declared war
the monarchy has not ceased to be anx-
ious for that city. 1t speculates as 20
whether British and French influence
will prove strong enough TO prevent
the collapse of Italy's war policy, or
whether the mass of the population,
recognizing the seriousness Of the sit
uation, will become convinced peace is
necessary.