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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
FIRE At sEvERlNsoN's.

About $3.50 o'clock last Thursday
the fire alarm was turned in
from the o. K Severinson home on A
street in First Ward where a fire had
been discovered In the basement of
the house.
Mrs. Severinson had that morning
thawed out water pipes in the base
ment by means Of kerosene torch
and it is believed that some ignited
particles from the torch had fallen in
to some material in the basement
where 1t had lay smoldering for some
time. That the fire was long time
in getting start is shown by the fact
that it was two or three hours after
having used the torch that Mrs. Sew
crimson noticed smoke in the house.
On opening the basement door, she
found the basement full of smoke.
She Immediately sent in a call for the
fire department and also called her
husband at the elevator.
Mr.. Severinson arrived before the
fire department and by use Of water
had the fire nearly out before the fire.
men arrived. The smoke was very
dense, fire having caught in old rags,
sacks and blankets covering the po-
tato bin. The firemen used the chem
ical apparatus on the new fire truck
to good advantage on this Job. The
loss by the fire will probably not ex-
ceed hundred dollars.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
VINE CHURCH HELD
ANNUAL MEETING
he Years. Activities Are Re-
counted and Officers Are
Elected to Serve.

The annual meeting Of the Vinje
Norwegian Lutheran church was held
last Monday. Officers for the coming
year were elected and are as follows:
Vice president, Prof. 4. c. Peterson;
secretary Prof. A. Struxness; treas
urer, Norman H. Tallakson; assistant
treasurer, Prof S. &c rye Harstad;
trustees for two years Ito fill vacan-
~ A. a. Anderson; trustee for three
Iears, Jos. g. Estrem; head usher, O.
a. Grangaard; members on parochial
school board, Ludwig Ellefson, l.. O.
Thorpe and Robert Thompson.
Twenty-Five new members were vot-
ed into the church.
The financial report of the church
which is printed in pamphlet form and
distributed shows that $5,095.37 has
passed thru the hands of the treas
urers Of the various organizations
within the church. The balances on
hand in the general fund and of the
many societies were $22S. The re-
ceipts during the year were as fol-
lows:
General fund ...............$2 ,S79.H
Vinje Ladies' Aid .......... 566.69
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
REX BEACH PLAY
"huCTI0N BLOCK"
FULL OF THRILLS

Over and above a score Of others,
two smashingly big scenes stamp "The
Auction Block" by Rex Beach, q spec
tacular motion picture production. To
be seen at the Majestic Wednesday,
Jan. %.
The first of these is the overturning
in Pittsburgh steel mill Of a huge
crucible Of molten metal and the blot
ting out in q flash of the life of a
workman whose daughter, standing at
the door Of the pouring room, later
becomes one Of the chief figures Of
the story.
Director Larry Trimble left nothing
undone to provide realism for the mill
scene. Fifteen hundred extra people
are in the mob which, led by the girl
whose father has been shriveled to q
cinder before her eyes, storms the
gates Of the plant seeking the life Ct
the superintendent, whose mania for
high production figures has caused the
accident.
The mill scene was Photographed
entirely by the light of the blast fur
naces and the flaming metals.
The second big scene, which comes
well toward the end OF the picture, de-
| picts fighting raid on q Tenderloin
gambling house and the arrest Of the
owners and their ueutenants. Costly
furniture is smashed, expensive dt.
tings are ruined and many a manly
face is altered by contact with flying
fists and clubs.
Sixty men, every one a two-flsted
fighter, take part In this scene. At it's
conclusion i've Of the most capable
sluggers were caught by the camera
lying face down on the floor-not for
effect, but because they were licked
Rex Beach happened to be in the
studio when the raid scene was photo
graphed and Mr.. Trimble had hia
hands full keeping him out Of tho set
Rex Beach loves a good tight Just q
shade moro than q good frolic.-Adv
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
women NEEDED IN
LINES OF war WORK
All Who Are Willing to Help
Urged to Register at
Once.

The registration of women for war
work is being strongly urged by the
authorities. There is chance for
women to volunteer foI the war as
we'll as men. On the card before us,
there are no less than 154 different
things listed which women may do.
Those things that the volunteer has
training In are to be underscored and
those for which she would like to train
may also be designated. She may vol
unteer to 60 anywhere, in the United
States, or in her home town only. II
she can only do knitting for the Red
Cross, she is urged to sign one Of the
registration cards. The young women
are asked particularly to register for
home economics. to help on farms in
summer, or for clerical positions.
Washington is calling insistently for
women to take civil service examina-
tions for the latter class of work.
Any woman who is willing to do her
bit, be it ever so little, is urged to
register and thus make manifest her
spirit Of loyalty. Cards for registra-
ton have been placed at the Public
Library and at the Red Cross Rooms,
where instructions may also be se-
cured. The committee In charge hopes
that there may be q general response
from among our women.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
PETERSON.SWENSON,

The marriage Of Miss Stella Jennie
Swenson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Swenson, and Mr.. J. Albert Pet
erson, son of Mr.. William Peterson Of
Spicer, was quietly solemnized at sew
en- o'clock Monday evening, January
IA, at the home of the brides parents.
The Rev. Jesper Holmquist, pastor Of
the Bethel Lutheran church, read the
service in the presence of the imme-
diate family. There were no attend
ants. The Lohengrin wedding march
was played by Miss Pearl Swenson.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony. Decorations were cut flow
ers. Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson left on a
trip to the cities, Des Moines, Iowa,
and St. Cloud. The groom is assistant
cashie. at the First National Bank in
this city. The bride Is the cashier at
Peterson & Wellin's store. These
young people have the congratulations
Of many friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
O B lTUA RY
LOUIS J. LUNDVALL.

Louis J. Lundvau, machinist at the
Great Northern roundhouse, passed
away Monday morning after a very
brief illness. The news of his death
came as great shock to his comrades
and many other friends in the city.
On Friday he was down town and
greeted those he met with his usual
sunny smile. He was not feeling
right, however and had consulted a
physician. Saturday he remained in
bed, and on Sunday he was taken to
the Willmar hospital. It developed
that he was afflicted with diabetes,
and bad cold had brought on COL
lapse.
Louis Johnson Lundvall was born in
Vall0sa parish, Scania, Sweden, Oct.
%, 1859. In 1887 he came to America
and went to work in machine shop at
Remove, Pa. Fifteen years ago last
August he came to Willmar. and went
to work in the Great Northern engine
shops. He was a skilled and willing
worker, trusted by his employers and
we'll liked by his associates. He was
saving and thrifty and recently COM
pleted buildings on a farm he owned
near Kerkhoven. He was looking for
ward to the time when he could have
more leisure time. He owned the
residence on the corner Of Litchfield
and Bertha, where he lived with his
sister, Miss Mathilda Johnson and a
niece, Miss Ida Goranson. He was a
faithful member of the Bethel Luth.
eran church Of this city. He is mourn
ed by three sisters, Miss Mathilda
Johnson of this city, Mrs. Emma Reg.
ner Of Eau Claire, Wis.,, and Mrs. o.
Goranson and family of Tacoma,
WASH; two brothers, A. J. and P. J.
Ohval and one sister Carrie who re-
side in Sweden, and by other rela
tives.
It is expected that the funeral will
take place Friday afternoon. Brief
services will be held at the late resi-
dence a. one o'clock, after which the
cortege will proceed to the Bethe
Lutheran church, where services will
be conducted by Rev. Jesper Holm
qu1st. 1nterment takes place at Fair
view. Mr.. o. Goranson and daughter
Dorothy, are on their way from Ia
coma, and are expected to arrive o,
Thursday.
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ment, on which, we understand, there
was no insurance. The only damage
done to the rooms above the office
was by water.
DR.. Wanner was not at home at the
time Of the fire, being In the cities on
business. He arrived home the follow.
ing evening. George Wanner is get.
ting along nicely at this writing and
expects to leave the hospital within
q short time. Bennie Gunderson was
slightly burned on the side Of his face
and on the fingers Of his right hand.
His loss is In his fur coat.
This is the third time that the city's
new fire motor truck has been called
into actual service since it was bought
last fall, and again it proved its worth
as an efficient flre-hghting machine
and as good investment for the city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
PRACTICAL ADDRESSES
ON FARM PROBLEMS
Farmers' institute Has Interesting
/ Sessions But Bad Weather
4 Cuta Attendance.

Farmers' Institute Has Interesting
4 Sessions But Bad Weather
p Cuts Attendance.
: The only thing that interfered with
making the Farmers Institute which
was held at Willmar last Friday and
Saturday was the cold stormy weather
and the very bad roads which cut
down the attendance three-fourths.
But as was, not so few were present
and many expressed the opinion that
fn some ways the meeting was one of
the best held in Willmar for a long
time.
Forest Henry, the veteran institute
worker from Dover, Minn., was in
charge of the meeting. He was ably
assisted by ]. M. Christgau of Dexter
and J. A. Miller, young cement ex-
pert from Minneapolis.
Sessions for the women were held
at the high school which were ad-
dressed by Mrs. Bertha Dahl Laws Of
Appleton, Minn, and Miss Sheppard
OF the University Extension Depart
ment. Mrs. Laws also addressed the
men at the court house Saturday FORE
noon.
iOn page five is given a few of the
hundreds of good points brought out
during the course of the four sessions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16

Fourteen Stars ioT Is Many
Boys h ]. 5. llaly and
Nay

The Senior Class Of the Willmar
High School gave expression to their
patriotic feelings BY providing . serv-
ice flag to be displayed q all times as
a fitting tribute to the fourteen mem.
bers Of the High school that volun-
teered for the Army and Nayy. This
flag was dttingly dedicated last Friday
morning. Eugene oh5berE, president
OF the Senior Class, presided. The
star-Spangled Banner Was sung BY the
school. Judge Gilbert made patriotic
address, the roll Of honor was read by
Miss Myrtle Felt, secretary of tho
class, the presentation was made by
Mr.. Ohsberg and. responded to by
Supt. Foster. The exercises closed
with the singing Of the Battle Hymn
of the Republic. A number Of the par
ents of the boys who have volunteered
were present. It was an inspiring oc-
casion. Z. -. .s1.5s.s. s15s.
The Honor Roll comprises the fol-
lowing names: Chester l. Nelson, Ed
ward C. Chr1stopherson, Willard s.
Sundfors, William Gratz, Earl Frye,
Richard Taylor, Walter Rasmussen,
Richard Soldering, Joseph Kyam, FL
mond H. Nelson, Joseph Feleen, Gott-
fried Johnson, Ralph Hoyt and Ches-
ter Nelson. *SS -
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w e D d N @ 8
hOULTON-sHERWOOD.

At the c. H. Sherwood residence,
316 7th St. S., at high noon on Satur-
day, January 12, occurred the mar
riage of Allene Marcia Sherwood, and
Mr.. Lewis K. Houlton Of Elk River,
Minnesota. The Rev. W. Bryn Jones,
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church, read the service before the
immediate relatives. There were no
attendants.
To the strains of Lohengrin's wed.
ding march played by Harrison B.
Sherwood, a brother Of the bride, the
bridal party entered and took their
places. Mr. Harold B. Handy, cous-
in of the bride, then sang, Until You
Came" and "At Dawning.'
The bride wore gown of white
chiffon over white satin. She carried
a shower bouquet Of brides roses. She
wore sapphire brooch set in plati-
mum, gift from the groom
After the ceremony, wedding
breakfast was served to thirty guests.
The decorations were pink roses and
narcissus.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. H. Sherwood of this city, a
graduate of Carleton College and has
taught at Elk River. The groom is a
son of Mrs. w. H. Houlton Of Elk Riv.
er, and a graduate of the School tt
Mines Of University of Minnesota.
Guests from a distance were Mrs
w. H. Houlton, Miss Ruth Houlton and
Mr.. Samuel Houlton of Elk River,
Mrs. John H. Brown of international
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. Montraville Brown
Of Bemidji, Mrs. Calvin L. Brown and
Miss Edna Brown OF Minneapolis and
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Tyler of Elk
River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houlton left on a trip
in the east, and will be at home after
March 1, in Elk River, Minn., where
the groom is president of the First
National Bank.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
WOMAN BURNED
IN OIL EXPLOSION
Attempt to Light Fire with
Kerosene Brings Dls-
aSter.

Mrs. Christ Nelson, who resides at
603 Ltchfleld Ave. E., was very badly
burned Tuesday morning while max
ing fire In the kitchen stove by the
use of kerosene. She had arisen ut
o'clock and was starting q fire, pre-
paratory to making the breakfast. She
poured kerosene on the fuel and, no
doubt, hidden Goals under the ashes
created gas and caused the explos-
ion. Her clothes caught fire and she
called on her husband who was not
yet up. He hurried down, meeting
her on the stairway. He tore of her
burning clothes. Curtains and wood
work In the kitchen had also caught
fire which Mr.. Nelson succeeded to ex-
tinguish by means Of water from the
sink.
The doctor was Immediately called
to attend to Mrs. Nelson who is scr.
iously burned on her face, hands and
limbs. She is woman Of thirty-eight
years of age. Mr.. Nelson is a ma
chinist at the round house.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
DRESS-uP PARTY.

The members of the Junior Com
mercial League enjoyed themselves at
a dress-up party at Carlson hall last
evening.
"A short business session was first
held and short program rendered.
Three solos were given by Merald
Tollefson, Hulda Greenfield and Carl
Beckstrom. Three new members join
ed. After the program, the remainder
OK the evening was spent in playing
games. Refreshments were served.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
4 CLOSE CALL
George wanner and BennIe Gun.
derson Have Marrow ESCAPE
1t Veterinarians Office.

Shortly before IL last Thursday
forenoon gasoline explosion occurred
at the Office of DIR. Wanner in
the Ekander building on Litchheld
avenue and Third street, which fur.
nished an exciting time for several
people and which put the rooms ablaze
and would have caused a big fire but
for the quick work Of the city fire
department. But for timely assist
ance. George Wanner would have
been fatally burned.
It seems that the fire in the Office
stove was low and that George Wan
ner, who is a brother of the doctor,
had put kindling wood in the stove
and poured gasoline on the same to
make a quick fire. He opened the
stove again intending to pour in a
second application when the explosion
occurred.
The can, five-gallon one, was about
half full Of gasoline, which was plenty
to make things interesting for little
while. All the windows as we'll as the
glass In the door were blown out
and in a second the rooms were in one
mass of flames. Bennie Gunderson,
of Eagle Lake, was In the Office at the
time. Both men rushed out with
their clothes on fire. Mr.. Gunderson's
sheeplined coat was burning. He
managed to throw it off before much
injury was done to himself. Mr..
Wanner, however, was burning from
head to foot. Ed Lundquist and Erick
Sandberg, In the hardware store
across the street, luckily saw his
perilous predicament and hurried to
his assistance, as did Mr.. Gunderson.
They managed to tear off his over
coat and rolled him in the snow and
with their overcoats succeeded In ex-
tinguishing the flames on his lower
extremities. He was badly burned
about the face and on his legs. He
was taken to the hospital.
Joseph Broberg was coming out Of
the Anderson-NyQuist butcher shop,
two blocks away, when the explosion
occurred, and seeing the flames COM
ing out Of the veterinarians Office, he
called up the fire station to put in the
alarm. This was the second call on
the fire department that morning. The
f1remen were quick to respond and in
few minutes were on the scene with
their new fire auto truck, and did a
quick job in putting out the flames.
It was a good thing they did quick
work, for had the fire had a few more
minutes start, famed by the stiff
northwest wind, it might have been
hard to have saved the Ekander block
and adjoining buildings.
Nelson & Olson, who have their
garage in the main part of the build
ing, rushed their automobiles and q
large amount Of valuable material out
Of the building and were extended the
courtesies of the Motor Inn for stor'
| age purposes.
The interior Of the newly remodeled
| rooms where DR.. Wanner has now
been located but few months, was
completely ruined, as was the doctors
veterinarian equipment and drugs
The loss to the building is probably
four or five hundred dollars, which II
covered by insurance. The greatest
loss, however, is the Doctors equip
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
vINJE Y. p. S.

The Young Peoples Society of the
Vinje Lutheran church will hold its
regular meeting In the church par
lors next Monday evening, Jan. 81.
A program will be rendered after
which refreshments will be served by
the young people in the Paul Over.
gard and A. l.. Nelson families and
Orten Sandbo.
Everybody welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16

ATTENTION, POULTRY KEEPERS.
All members Of the Kandiyohi Coun-
ty Poultry Association and others m
terested in good poultry who would
like to see a poultry chow put on In
this city next month, will please at.
tend meeting to be held at Chase's
store at Willmar Friday evening, Jan.
18, at 1880 o'clock.
COMMITTEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
HANSINE RASMUSSEN.

Hansine Rasmussen, one of the old
pioneers of St. Johns township, passed
away on Sunday, January 13, at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Nels Ped
erson. She has been Ill for over a
year.
Deceased was born in Funen, Den.
mark on March 81, 1888. Came to
America with her husband in 1871.
They made their home in Illinois for
ten years and then came to Mime
sofa and settled in St. Johns town
ship on a farm. Later they sold the
farm and moved to Pennock where
her husband died nine years ago. She
has made her home with her daugh.
ter for the past five years.
She is mourned by six children,
George and Rasmus of Tacoma, Wash.
ington; Andrew of Anngaard, N. D.;
Mrs. Tsels Peterson and Mrs. George
Anderson, both living here, and Char
Icy Of Maple PLANE. There are TWEEN
| ty-four grand children and one great
grand child.
The funeral is held this afternoon
from the home at one o'clock and
from st. Johns church at two o'clock
Rev. Nicolay Nilsen officiating.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
ERICK ENGSTROM.


Erick Engstrom died at his home in
Lake Elizabeth last Friday at five o.
clock at the age Of seventy one years,
one month and seven days.
Deceased was born in Halsingland,
Sweden on Dec. 4, 1886. Came to Am
erica in 1880, locating in this county.
He is mourned by two daughters,
Mrs. Albert Olson of Lake Elizabeth
and Mrs. John Selin Of this city, and
one son John on the home farm.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
afternoon of this week at one o'clock
from the house and two o'clock from
the Lake Elizabeth Baptist church.
Rev. Paulson off1ciated. The pail bear
ers were Charles Linderholm, Albert
and Theodore Blur, John Olson, Peter
Lofgren and Lewis Larson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16

The congregation has paid out ST.
21211 to the missions, UNCONVENTIONAL
institutions 'nd charities during tho
year. There Is a balance on hand in
all funds OF $39663.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
MRS. NELS MAGNUSON.

Mrs. Nels Magnuson died at St. Pet
or, Jan. II, at $3.50 am, at the State
Hospital, where she was recently tax.
On for treatment She attained the
age Of So years, 6 mos, and % days.
Mrs. Anna Soderberg Magnuson
was born June 19, 1858, at Rinkaby,
Scania, Sweden. Here she lived un-
til in 1884, when she came to this
country and located at Willmar. She
was married to Nels Magnuson Dec.
18, 1886, who survives to mourn her
death, with four children-Nels Mag
nuson, Jr., at Minneapolis; Arthur
Magnuson of Camp Pike, Ark; An.
drew Magnuson of this city, and Mrs.
Hanna Kallevig of Grove City. She is
also mourned by P. M. Soderberg Of
Minneapolis and two brothers and one
sister in Sweden. All the children
will be at home for the funeral which
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16

DIR. Wanner was business VISIT
or in the cities on Wednesday and
Thursday of last week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
SEMINARY DEFEATS ALUMNI.

The Seminary was scheduled to
play New London town team at the
local gym. last Saturday but on &C.
count of the storm the New London
team did not show up. A pickup team
and the Seminary played instead. The
game was won by the Seminary, score
34,26. .z~ 1890.
Following is the lineup for the
Seminary: Leo and Joe Engleson, Carl
Wallin, Arnold Arneson and Philip
Canton. Arthur Lund subtftuted for
Arneson in the second half.
The lineup for the Alumni or pick
up team was Alvin Stark, Themar
Norling, William Govig, Orton Sand
bo and Orlean Christian. Prof. Har-
stad refereed the game.
TELEPHONE PEOPLE IN SESSION.
F. H. Baker, plant inspector and A.
c. Frederickson, traffic chief of the
Northwestern Telephone Exchange
Company had a session with about
twenty officials of rural lines in this
neighborhood, at the Odd Fellows
Hall yesterday for about two hours.
A miniature line and switchboard had
been set up and demonstrations were
made how to avoid many of the trou'
bles that come to telephone operators.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16

occurs tomorrow at two o'clock from
the house, and later from the Swedish
Methodist church, Rev. Wahlquist Of
St. Paul to off1ciate. The pail bearers
will be Swan Anderson, Carl Dahl
helm, A. P. Holtberg, Peter Nelson,
Magnus Peterson and A. p. Brandt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16

The Surgical Dressing Class
of the Red Cross will start Monday, Jan.
28th, instead of Jan. 21st, as formerly stated.
The afternoon class will start Monday at z
p. m. sharp, the eve ening class at seven
o'clock of that day and the morning cla..
will start on Tuesday, Jan. 29th. at nine
o'clock. Please be prompt at hour. stated.
MRS. S. B. QVALE
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-01-16
LEFT FOR WISCONSIN.

cGFI FOK WISCONSIN,.
Col. J. w. Hankey left Monday, last
week for Reedsburg, Wisconsin, where
he expects to stay for couple Of
months to conduct auction sales.