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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
NO EXCUSE.

Don't you want me to help you with
the preserving this morning, mammal"
Mrs. Andrews looked hard at her
daughter, for Annie did not like pre-
serving. She objected to the hot kitch-
en- and the monotony of the work, and
she objected very strongly indeed to
staining her fingers
!. And now that this astonishing offer
was made Mrs. Andrews remembered
that Annie had busted the parlor with
unusual care and helped with the
chamber work, in addition to making
her own bed, which, was expected of
her.
Mrs. Andrews did not jump to the
conclusion that Annie had experienced
a change of heart. She did not begin
to feel nervous because Annie was be-
coming too good for this world. She
did a little thinking and asked ques-
ton which seemed irrelevant.
Annie, how have you got along with
your music this week -
mot sd-well.
Miss Fletcher comes this afternoon.
Have you practiced your hour and a
half every day."
Annie admitted that She had not.
She squirmed uncomfortably.
II hate that sonata" she burst out
vehemently.. such a silly. tinkling
little thing Some of my finger exer-
cises are prettier."
Mrs. Andrews did not take the trou-
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
ELkJER STUDIO.

For many years Elkjer's Photo
Studio, now located at $40 Benson
Avenue West, has been recognized as
the leading Photographic establish
ment of the city. At this popular
studio most of Willmar's leading sciti-
zens have been pictured and true like
nesses obtained. Elkjer's Studio has
for many years made a speciality of
child portraiture, marriage and fam
lily groups, as well as individual por-
traits and engagements. There is
no gift more appreciated at any time
than photograph, and remember
that your friends can buy anything
you give them, except your picture.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
SKOoG g. ANDERSON.

No one questions but that the farm
er has risen periodically this year
to the needs of the nation and as a
consequence is entitled to top prices
for his products while at the same
time those products should go to con-
sumerS at minimum of profit. The
justice of such principle of doing
business is recognized by Skoog &
Anderson in the meat market they
conduct at 424 Litchfield West. They
get most of their supplies from the
farmers and that their way of doing
business is appreciated is evidenced
by the large trade they have built up
and the many satisfied customers they
have among their wide circle of
friends
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
pREAMLAND THEATER.

Amusement, entertainment and in
struction are pleasurably combined i'll
the pictures shown at the Dreamland
Theater on Fifth Street. Mr.. A. F.
Crosby, manager of this house, ap-
preciates that the class of patronage
to which he caters will be satisfied
with nothing less than the best in
motion pictures, and the large crowds
which constantly seek this popular
place of entertainment are never dis
appointed. The pictures are clean
up-to-date, instructive and the pro-
prietor is rewarded in his efforts by
the pleasure derived by his patrons
and the keen appreciation shown OF
his efforts.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
THE WILLMAR FARMERS COOP.
ERATIVE MERCANTILE CO.

The Willmar Farmers Cooperative
Mercantile Co., corner Sixth and Pa
cific Streets, has demonstrated that
the cooperative store not only can
be made a success, but that it can
be made to serve a useful purpose
in every community. 1t handles a
full lines of dry goods, ready to wear
goods, clothing, shoes, groceries and
house furnishings. 1t is known as
the profit-sharing store and it sustains
it's reputation by offering its custom
ers stocks that would be a credit to
cities much larger than Willmar at
prices that put the mail order con-
Germs out of the running. It's bust
ness is, conservatively managed along
broad lines of service and is one of
the most important in Wfllmaf.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
C. A. NELSON.

The jeweler is most popular mer-
chant lat all times, but at certain sea-
sons his stock is more eagerly sought
by thoughtful friends who desire suit
able gifts of remembrance. The stock
of c. A. Nelson at the corner of Fifth
and Pacific Avenues, is replete with
beautiful articles appropriate for gifts,
including silverware, cut glass,
watches and diamonds, particularly
solitaires. This is always thorough,
ly modern, up-to-date establishment,
and the prospective purchaser is espe-
cialiy impressed with the courteous
and alert attention shown by the pro-
prietor and his assistants.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
CARLSON BROS.

There is no store in the city which
better reflects the present day ideas
OF conducting a successful business
than the pharmacy. conducted by
Carlson Bros, at 200 Fourth Street
South. The shelves and counters
show a complete stock of the best
medicines and drugs, toilet articles
and preparations, rubber goods, drug
sundries. stationery, Office supplies,
paints and yarnishes. This is the
Rexall store of Willmar, which i'm
plies that prescriptions are given the
most careful attention by expert
pharmacists. The service is alert and
courteous and general air of bust
ness activity is apparent at all times
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
HANpY-LEwIs MOTOR. co.

One of the most up-to-date garages
in Central Minnesota is that conduct
ed by the Handy-LeWis Motor Com
pany at Litchfield Avenue and Sixth
Street, with branch at Spicer, Mimi.
1t has the agency for the Oldsmobile
and Chevrolet automobiles and main
tains a well equipped service station.
The number of farmers purchasing
Oldsmobile and Chevrolet Travel Cars
is steadily increasing throughout this
section. The Handy-LeWis Motor Co.
is the local service station for the
famous Goodyear Cord Tires and Will
lard War Storage Batteries, and its
repair department is known for its
dependable service and courteous
treatment extended all customers.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
AckERMAN MARKET.

The Ackerman Market at 122
Fourth Street South is evidently in
the hands of men who know what
such place should be- They recog-
nize that inferior stock brings but in
different trade; hence they make it
their aim to handle only the best
fresh and salt meats, fish, poultry,
pure sausage. lard, etc. The surround
ings are always in the pink of con
dition and absolutely clean and san
itary. Quality. dependability and
courtesy are the principals upon
which they base their business, and
the success they have, attained proves
that they have made them win.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
MRsrAr sTARREck.

No city in the state can boast of
more attractive retail stores than
Willmar and especially is this true
of the millinery shops. At 422 West
Benson Street is located the millinery
store of Mrs. A. Starbeck, an estab-
lishment which ranks among the
highest class shops of many larger
cities. Each season finds in this shop
the most exclusive patterns, as well
as the most exquisite materials and
trimmings. Many of our ladies are
enthusiastic patrons of Mrs. Starbeck,
and we desire to give her special en-
dorsement to all our readers.
Adv
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
The DAWSON HOSPITAL.

The Dawson Hospital at Willmar
of which DR.. P. c. Dawson is the head
is one of the best known small hos
pitfalls in the state. 1t accepts all
non-contagious diseases for treatment,
but gives especial attention to dis
eases of the eye ear, nose and throat
and has uneXcelled maternity facil-
tiles. DR.. Dawson is known not only
as one of the most successful prac-
titioners in Kandiyohi County, but as
one of the most conscientious as well.
Every patient at the Dawson hospi-
tai is assured of skilled attention and
of every convenience while under DIR.
Davison's treatment. The hospital
staff is made up of trained nurses and
physicians.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
KERR & cHARo LUMBER co.

Every business reflects the charac-
ter of the men behind it. Upon that
character and that individuality in a
very large measure depends it's sue
cess. The Kerr & Chard Lumber
Co., corner Ninth Street and Pacific
Avenue, has grown from a modest
beginning to one of the most -four
ishing enterprises of it's kind, oper-
ating yards in Western Minnesota. 1t
carries lumber for every purpose, and
full line of builders supplies, coal,
wood, lime and cement and enjoys a
large and constantly growing patron
age. It's business is conducted upon
the principle of a square deal for
ALL" and consequently has been high
ly successful.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
Johnson BROTHERS.

The necessity for pure and unadul-
terated food products for growing
children, as well as adults, has been
demonstrated very thoroughly in re-
cent years. The careful housewife
will see that she gets her groceries
from a store that handles nothing but
the purest and best staple and fancy
groceries such as is conducted by
Johnson Brothers at 423 Benson Ave-
nue. West. The proprietors have built
up a large and lucrative business
through merit and careful attention is
given every customer, no matter how
small the purchase.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
WEUM-ELkJER COMPANY
VALUE FIRST STORE.

The first question asked of the man
who dresses we'll is where he bought
his clothes. If the question is aimed
at Willmar man it is pretty good
odds he will say at Weum-Elkjer Co.
222 Fourth Street, South. If you ask
him why, he will smile and wonder
how one makes such ia foolish inquiry
Why should anyone favor one store
over another if it is not the amount
of value received. The man buying
a suit wants to see a good variety
before he decides The same thing
holds true in shirts, ties, collars
hosiery shoes, overcoats and hats.
This house carries them all in album
dance. All garments carry the trade
mark of we'll known manufacturers
such as Society, Brand, Michaels
Stern and other brands and they have
the double guarantee of store and
producer
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
PALACE GROCERY CO.

A merchant dealing in groceries
and meats must keep in mind several
facts. First, the stock must include
a full line of staples of well known
and satisfactory brands, especially in
the way of flour, coffee, tea, canned
goods and cereals and provisions.
Willmar has many such establish
ments and prominent among them is
the above named firm located at 408
Litchfield Avenue West. Their prices
are right, the delivery service most
efficient and there is always an alert
and cheerful courtesy in the serving
of customers.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
RERK & sopERLlNe.

One of the most experienced and
proficient ladies' and mems tailoring
houses in the city is that of Berg &
Soldering, located at 81 Pacific Ave
nue. West. Their work is first class
and up-to-date at all times, and they
are in a position to quote the very
lowest prices. They carry the largest
stock in the city. of the latest Weayes
and shades and fabrics and besides
their tailoring business they do dry
cleaning and repairing and pressing
and always aim to have their work
ready when promised.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
BOSTON CANDY KITCHEN.

The desire for sweets is a healthy
appetite, and CONNECTION as we'll as
fruits are recognized as part of the
necessary diets of healthy children
as well as grown people. The pro-
prietor of the Boston Candy Kitchen
at 215 Fifth Street South, is a con-
fectioner who has natural aptitude for
the business and his store shows an
inviting line of goods at all times and
his stock is arranged and kept in a
manner to insure it's wholesomeness
and freshness. There is also an up
to-date fountain which serves all
manner of soft drinks, both old and
new
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
NELSON & GARRERT.

Nelson & Gabbert, Incorporated, are
retail and wholesale hardware deal
ers, with one of the finest stores in
Central Minnesota, at the corner of
Sixth Street and Benson Avenue
Their stock includes a full line of
shelf and heavy hardware, mechanics
tools, garden tools, cream separators,
paints, oils, yarnishes and glass, as
we'll as complete line of guns, am
munition and fishing tackle The
business of this store is built upon
the principle of the square deal with
equal service to every customer.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
+ THE SMILER.

There's an idiotic fellow, whom meet
where'er l go;
He's a crazy kind of fellow all the lit
tie children know.
You wouldn't think him silly from his
manner or his style;
Still, it seems, he must be foolish, for
he always wears a smile.
When the way is long and weary and
the load is hard to bear,
When you're weighter down with trou-
BILE and there's no one seems to
care.
That's the time this foolish fellow
comes a-singing up the road,
With word and smile to cheer you
and to help you with your load
With his smiling Buck up, partner,
cause we're bound to pull it
through;
Though you loads too big for one
mans it's little load for two"
And you feel yourself uplifted with
the strength to play your part,
with ms arm to aid your body and his
smile to brace your heart.
No, he hasn't got ambition, but his
lifelong work never ends;
He knows a million people, and he's
got million friends,
He doesn't strive for fame and wealth,
he hasn't got goal;
He's just simple fellow, with Gods
sunshine in his soul
Yes, he's just a foolish fellow with
the eyes that cannot see
All the misery and sadness that are
plain to you and me,
But he knows the joy of living, all. that
makes the world worth while;
And I'd like to be as foolish as the
man behind the smile.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
ST. MARY's CHURCH, WlLLMAR.

The first Mass said in Willmar was
in 1871 in the store of NJ. P. Moran.
The celebrant was Father Hurley.
Among the prominent Catholics i'll
Willmar then were: John Haley,
Michael Kelly, Dan Leary, NJ. P. Mo-
ran, John Maher Michael Kennedy
and Peter Denyer Three lots were
purchased, on the corner of Litch-
field Avenue and Seventh Street, from
the railroad for a consideration of
$50.
Material for a church was bought at
cost of about $3.50. The members
did the work of building and donated
their labor. ST. Mary was the name
given the church.
The following priests looked after
the spiritual wants of the parish for
number of years: Fathers Cahil
Kenny, Ryan, Hugh McDevitt and
McDermott.
From 1885 to 1900 Rev. p. j. Be-
land of Litchfield ministered to the
spiritual wants of the parish. In
1900 Rev. John Molloy was appoint
ed pastor and a residence was pur-
chased at a cost of $1,000.
In the year 1905 six lots were
bought on the corner of Seventh St.
and Litchfeld Ave. for a consideration
of $4,000.
In 1907 Reverend C. McDeyitt was
appointed pastor In 1911 the church
was moved to it's present location on
the corner of Seventh ST. and Litch-
field Ave. and extensive improvements
made.
There are about 30 families in the
parish at the present time,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRODUCE
COMPANY.

The Central Minnesota Produce
Company, 719 Pacific Avenue, is a
lished Willmar as one of the best
produce markets in wide surround
ing country. 1t WHOLESALERS butter, ice
cream, eggs and poultry, manufac-
lures line of fancy creamery butter
that sells in the most exclusive mar
kets of the country and specializes
in the manufacture of Dainty ice
cream. They pay the highest cash
prices for cream and poultry with the
result that it has become the market
for the choicest products in its line
and is serving a constantly increasing
clientage of discriminating patronage.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
WILLMAR DRY CLEANING G.
TAILORING CO.

Many man with an excellent
physique goes about looking shabby
simply for the want of an expert hand
that could transform him into a per-
son of fashion. Customers numbered
by the hundreds have placed them
selves in the care of the above firm,
who are expert tailors and cleaners.
Careful measurements and expert
workmanship are necessary to turn
out satisfactory clothes. This firm
will give both. Their prices are al
ways right and if you want suit
and overcoat to match they will fit
you out for moderate charge. Their
dry cleaning business is up-to-date,
their delivery wagon is always ready
to go. If you only call up Phone G7
they will come and deliver any time
you say. Willmar Dye and Cleaning
Company, Willmar, Mimi.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
ANDERSON LAND COMPANY.

One of the most successful real
estate concerns in this city is the
Anderson Land Company at 211 Fifth
Street South, the proprietors of which
enjoy wide acquaintance, and are
perfectly familiar: with the property
in the city and surrounding country
This firm also furnishes bonds and
writes a general line of insurance rep
resenting only the dependable COM
panies. They sell and exchange real
estate of any kind and have unusual
ly inviting lists of lands for invest
ment purposes that they are always
glad to show to prospective custom
ers or possible purchasers.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
GLASSES Cash STORE.

Chase's Cash Store at Willmar has
established a reputation as the store
where there is always something new
as we'll as the store of big values at
little prices. 1t carries full line of
notions, tin and aluminium ware,
crockery and glassware, kitchen uten
sis, art goods, ETC., and is Willmar's
biggest bargain center. Operated on
a strictly cash basis, by square deal
ing, unexcelled service and courteous
treatment of all its patrons it has
built up large, and flourishing bust
ness and is a Mecca. for thrifty shop
pers in every line it handles.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
NEW LONDON MILLING CO.

The New London Milling Co., at
COS Pacific Avenue, is the pioneer
milling concern of Kandiyohi County
Its first mill was established at New
London more than 40 years ago and
from "a modest beginning it's business
has grown until it's product today is
sold in wide northwestern market
Marcus Johnson, president of the com
pany, is pioneer of Kandiyohi Coun
ty, whose business interest are con-
siderable not only at Willmar but
elsewhere. c. S. Olson, it's local man
ager, is one of Willmar's most pro-
gressiye business men. The present
company was incorporated in 1897.
Supreme" flour is it's standard brand.
1t also has line of elevators and its
Willmar establishment is one of the
city's most popular grain markets.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
CAPITAL SHOE co.

Buying a pair of shoes today for
any member of the family is an I'M
dertaking of importance. Willmar
people have pinned their faith for
years to the Capital Shoe Co., Itch
field Ave. and Fourth ST., and have
never been disappointed. This store
carries a full line of shoes for men,
women and children in every grade
from dependable work shoes for the
average man to the most dainty Gre
G. Blomquist the proprietor, knows
the shoe business thoroughly, and
values, considering his shoes are the
cheapest to be purchased in Willmarf
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
WILLMAR FARMERS co-oPE7A.
TIVE ELEVATOR co,

The above mentioned company To-
Gated on West Pacific Avenue, does a
general grain, and coal business. For
accurate grading, correct weights and
general liberality to those who are
its patrons it has come to be known
as one of the fairest institutions of
its kind in this section of the state
In constant touch with the market
news of the world it is pleased to
keep its patrons informed as to any
phase of grain market activities which
may command their interest by tele-
phone, Its uniform courteous treat
ment has built for it substantial
all the year around business.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
Johnson g. NELSON.

One of the great essentials in any
building is the heating plant. A re-
liable firm to do business with in
this line is Johnson &. Nelson, located
at 3O7 Third Street West. Both men
are held in high esteem and thorough
ly competent by the community, and
arc considered experts in the install
ing of steam or hot water heating
plant. This firm also does an extern
sive business in all kinds of plumb
ing and repairing, and their charges
are always reasonable.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
NORTHWESTERN ELEVATOR
&, COMPANY.

The Northwestern Elevator Com
pany is one of the influences that has
made Willmar one. of the best grain
markets in Western Minnesota. The
manager of this business is in close
touch at all times with the grain
market and is able to supply his pa
irons with quotations on grain that
is distinctly to their advantage. This
company also sells coal at retail and
has built up fine business in this
line. 1t is known for its prompt, de-
pendable service and for the uniform
excellence of the fuel it sells for all
purposes.
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=. i. HALLIN,

A first class drug store is the source
of greatest satisfaction to any com
munity, and without doubt people ex-
pect more exact service from such
a store than any other. F. J. Hallin,
at 2O2 Fifth Street South, maintains
his prescription department in the
most careful manner and keeps it up
to the highest standard of efficiency.
The stocks of rubber goods, sundries
and stationery are most complete and
satisfactory, while a handsome foun-
tain adds much to this stores gen.
eral efficiency and popularity.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
sIoRRY BROTHERS.

To appreciate the progress that has
been made in the modern art of pho
Biography it is only necessary to turn
to the family album, and compare the
pictures of two and three decades ago
with those of today Therefore, it is
we'll to know who your photographer
is and Slorby Brothers, at 307 Ben
son Avenue West, are artists of merit.
They are particularly successful in
pictures of children, wedding, family
and confirmation groups. They have
a modern, up-tO-date and well
equipped studio.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
BEN BENSON.

Have you stopped to think of the
Importance and satisfaction of hav-
ing only skilled workmanship in the
installation of plumbing and heating
systems? You cannot afford to take
chances on work of this kind, and
you will not be doing so if you en-
ploy Ben Benson at SIC Benson Ave-
nue., to look after this class of work.
The proprietor and his assistants do
no guess work; they know their line
of business, and if you will call him
you will be served in very short
time.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-03-30
AUGUST HIGHLAND HARDWARE
COMPANY

The proper article with which to
perform a piece of work is an i'm
portant factor to any skilled work
man, and these are found at the Au-
gust HIGHLAND Hardware Co.'S store at
800 Third Street South. They carry
line of shelf and heavy hardware,
builders and garden tools, cutlery,
ranges and the latest models of oil
cook stoves, which are unsurpassed
by any on the market today.
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HENRY c. JOHNSON.

To make a success of a retail or
manufacturing business, the first step
toward it is to select a commodity
which people use most largely and
constantly. At LOG Fourth Street
South there is an establishment given
over to the handling of candies, con
fectionery and ice cream, a line OF
goods which is considered one of the
necessities of the times. His trade
is established on merit as no finer
CONNECTIONS and creams are to be had
anywhere.