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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Landed at New York.

Among those who landed at New
York July 29th are, Private Tormsten
Knudson and Corporal Joseph M. Eg-
an of Grove City, with the 4th Engi-
neers. Private Warren H. Peterson,
Olivia Of the 77th Field Artillery, Pri-
vate George Fischer of Clara City Of
the 11th Machine Gun Battalion, John
E. Jones, Litchf1eld, of the 13Sth Aero
Squadron and Private Lewis A. o.
sen, Litchfleld, of the 417th Telegraph
Battalion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Mjlljner at AtWater.

MiIIiner at AtWater.
Miss Dora Johnson of this city has
bought the millinery stock of Miss
Nellie Peterson of Atwater and will
open business there at an early date.
Miss Johnson left for the cities last
Saturday to buy stock for the new es-
tablishment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Eimquist HoqIund.

The Elmquist Hoglund nuptials
occur this evening at the. August Hog
lund mansion on Litchfield Avenue,
when the daughter, Estelle, is given
in marriage to Mr.. Oscar J. Elmquist.
The ceremony takes place at eight
o'clock, Rev. Jesper Holmquist, read
ing the service.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Entertains Visitors.

Mrs. c. L. johnson entertained sew
eral visitors at. her home last Tues.
day. Her mother, Mrs. Otto Soren-
son of Murdoch and brother In law
and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith
Of Jireth, Wyoming and Mrs. s. Els.
sen from Amery, Wis, Mrs. George
Marrow and daughter, Alice OF Ray
mond and Mrs. Carl Steen Of Benson
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Sletten VISITING Here.

Geo. o. Sletten of Buffalo, S: OAK.
arrived last week for a. visit with
relatives and friends in this vicinity.
He made business trip to .Minneapo-
lis last week where he purchased q
Nash automobile. Mr.. Sletten is the
County Treasurer Of Harding County,
South Dakota He has sheep ranch
with about six thousand sheep.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Sold Old Homestead.

Douglas R. Geer sold the old Dewey
Geer farm in Colfax last Saturday to
T. A. Thompson. Mr.. Geer resides
near Wolf Point, Mont. He said the
western part of Montana has suffered
much from the drought. The eastern
part is in better shape and conditions
improve as one travels eastward.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Remarkable Fire EXPLOSION.

A, rather remarkable explosion of
tire on an automobile driven: by Rus.
sell Frost occurred on Benson Aven-
ue near the Tribune Office last Mon.
day. The report was like unto. that
of cannon and the Cd. rim which
holds the tire was blown over the
high board fence, barely missing the
head of a. lady walking along the
sidewalk,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Burial at Grove citv.

Burial at Grove City.
Rev. Jesper Holmquist was at Grove
City Monday to conduct the funeral
of the late Mrs. Lovisa Johnson, wife
of Claus Johnson, of Union Grove.
Mrs. Johnson died at a. hospital in
Paynesville last Friday. Rev. LIE
Wander. the pastor at Grove City, is
absent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Returns from Indiana

Miss Genevieve Mckinley returned
Saturday from a six weeks visit al
Chicago, Ill.,, and Lafayette, Ind
While there she attended the gradu.
alton of the Purdue University where
her brother, Captain Robert H., Nc
Kinley was a graduate. She was al,
companied back to Willmar by he
sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Mckinley
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Returns from Service.

After being wounded severely and
gassed, Jens P. Jensen, weathered it
all and returned safe and sound Tues
day having been discharged from the
service. Jens was a member of the
Fifth Division 10th Field Artillery and
for wounds received was confined to
the hospital bed for two months.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Edwin kiiand Landed.

Edwin Kiland of this city landed at
New York City last Sunday. He was
member of the Fifth Regiment Of
Marines and has served 13 months ov-
erseas. Edwin at present staying
at Camp Mills. He is son of Ole
Kiland of this city and has served
with the Marines for 18 months.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06

Lawrence Eckman of New Lon
don was down to hear the Gopher
Band concert last night. Lawrence
played with the Minnesota University
Band at the time Mr.. Jalma, now lead
er of the Gopher Band, and several
of the other members, we're members
of the University organization.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Farm Sold Monday.


Last Monday the Thorsten Larson
farm in Section 16 and II Town Of
Dovre was purchased by Cornelius
Thorpe of east Of town., The deal con.
cerned two hundred acres at one hun
dred dollars per acre. The new own
er is located at Donnelly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Back from PENNSYLVANIA.

Back from Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Kurtz and daugh
ter, Gertrude, of Atwater, returned on
Sunday morning from few weeks
trip to the state of Pennsylvania. Mr..
Kurtz is the depot agent at Atwater.
He was in this city last evening en-
route for a trip to- Warroad.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
vinie Confirmation Alumni.

Vinje Confirmation Alumni.
The Confirmation Alumni of the
United Lutheran Synod church will
meet at the church basement on
Monday evening, August 1S, at $50
o'clock p. m: We especially desire
and invite all members to be present
at this years reunion. The annual
dues are 25 cents.
C0MM1TTEE
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Funeral at Clara City.

Funeral at Clara City.
The funeral of Mrs. John Greenfield
Of Clara City occurred at that place
last Tuesday afternoon. She passed
away at the Mayo Hospital at Roch-
ester last week following an opera
ton. The deceased was the mother
of Miss Hilda Greenfield who taught
in the public schools of Willmar last
year. Her many friends here extend
their sympathy. Misses Mabel and
Lille Sanderson, Miss Ella Haines
and Misses Ida and Emma Johnson
of this city attended the funeral.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Violin Recital.

81 private musical recital viii be
given at Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B., Swalin's
residence, Friday evening, August s,
by BENJAMIN Swain, vtolinist, and
Arthur Swalin accompanist, both
Of Minneapolis. sss>55t.-5s . 2s:s .Ss: . : 81
The following program will be pre-.
sented: IS - = g =-: :zss:z= ~. #
Romance-in G Major =. Beethoven
Concerto-in G Minor -. Max Bruch
Allegro Moderato-Adagio
souvenir DT0la
Prae1udium and Allegro
=. ...... ........ Puknane Kreisler
IS (a) Orientale .:--...... Cesar Cul
(b) I'm Rosendoft :. Prince Gustaf
Souvenir De Moscow -. Wieniawski
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Motor to Convention.

Dr. and Mrs B. J. Branton, Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Bake and the Misses Amanda Erick-
son, Mathilda Enger and Edith Does
kin, left Tuesday morning for Duluth
by car. The annual convention of
the Central Life Insurance Society
for Minnesota, Iowa, North and South
Dakota is being held in that city dur
ing this week in conjunction with the
Northwest Underwriters Congress.
At Minneapolis the Willmar party will
be joined by Mr.. j. F. Branton
state Manager of the Central Life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06

Willing Workers Friday Evening.
The Willing Workers of the Swed-
ish Mission church will meet at the
C. A. Molen home next Friday even
ing. All those who wish to attend the
same are asked to meet at the Mis-
sion church at 7:15 pm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
WahIstrand Home,

WahIstrand Home.
Private Harry Wahlstrand returned
to Willmar yesterday after overseas
service snce April, 1918, and since
last February he has spent most OF
the time in England where he took
course in a. University. Private
Wahlstrand was member OF Co. G
18th Infantry.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Danube W. Priam.

DanUpe W, PrTam.
Sunday afternoon, the above teams
will clash at the Priam grounds. The
invading team is one of reputation
and will guarantee a fast game. Ev-
erybody is urged to come out and
boost for victory.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
MareianA 1NA,

Marriage Licenses.
August 2.-Allie Anderstrom to Lii.
lian Gauer
August 5-Wiliam Polstra of La
fayette, Ind, to Gertrude Siegers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06

Purchased Eiqin Six.
Nelson brothers, the laundry men,
have purchased an Elgin Six car from
the Willmar garage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Geo. Harris Back.

Neo. f1arrlS Back.
George Harris returned to Willmar
last evening after overseas service
with the 7th Engineers. While Mr..
Harris was in tho service his wife re.
sided with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred HASTEN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Donald Hahn Landed,

Donald Hahn Landed.
Corporal Donald P. Hahn of this
city landed at New York July 30.
He came across on the Kroonland.
Corporal Hahn embarked from st. Ma
zaire. Private James I. Branley of
Litchfeld also landed the same day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Parcel Shower.

Parcel Shower.
A liberal parcel shower was given
by Miss Mable Olson last Wednesday
evening at her home for Anna Olson
of Spicer a bride to be of this month.
Fifteen friends gathered together and
the evening was spent in games and
music.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Trip To Minot.

Trip To Minot.
Rev. and Mrs. Nieolay Nilsen and
children left last Thursday morning
for several weeks trip to Minot. N.
Oak. Rev. Nilsen is having vaca-
ton.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06

Mrs. Carrie Swenson of this city
is visiting at Edenwood Farm, Green
Lake, this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
! @ B u R Y
.M1S. ALBERT LARSEN.

We record this week the sad pass
Ing sOf Mrs. Marie Larsen. on July 26
at the home of her brother C.. G. SteY.
ems at sLilliWaup, Washington. The
deceased Is well known in t lis, city,
having pasned the greater pi rtion Of
her life ID Willmar Death was caus-
ed by "a sudden attack OF heart trou.
BILE and she passed away In her sleep,
Last fan she left this city for
visit at the home OF her son, Louis
Psi I.arsen, ). at Seattle, where she was
taken Ill but recovered after some
weeks. Later she decided to stay
with her brother, G. c. Stevens, at
fIiUiWaup. where after brief sickness
OF three days her soul passed into the
Great Beyond. s. n .z-sss5~S~4z s..
Mrs Marie Larsen was born In Ly-
sdersley, Denmark, on March 26, 1861.
1 Her age at the time of fpassing was
hfty-etght years and four months in
/ which period of life she had dedicated
herself ii the service of her God and
|: as loving and kindly woman drew
around herself the friendship and es-
TEEN sof all with whom she became &C.
quainted. AS the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jens Larsen-Stevens she emf
grated from the fatherland with the
family in 1881 and settlement was
made in this city where the deceased
has resided until her trip to the
west. Her parents and husband, Al
bert Larsen, have preceded her into
eternal life, the latter's demise hav.
ing occurred In the, year 1890. Their
marriage took place. In this city on
+ January 8, 1884, and created a happy
home blessed with three children,
Louis, Of. Seattle. Wash, Albert now
in Alaska. and Harold in London, Eng
land, where he was discharged from
the service and has his home. There
are three grandchildren but no great
grandchildren. Among the host of
friends who mourn the death Of this
good woman are brother, G. G. Ste
vens Of Lilliwaup, Wash, and six
sisters, Mrs. II. c. Hansen of Sand
stone, Mimi, Mrs. L. L. zLaugeson of
Hutchinson; Mrs. Hans Hansen of
Penhock;. Mrs. ". Johnson of Sacra-
mento, California; Mrs. III. p. Hansen
and Mrs. Christ Peterson of this city.
OF these all were present except G. c.
| Stevens and Mrs. G. Johnson at the
burial which was held on Friday, Aug
ust 1. Brief services were held at
the home after which the funeral pro-
cession led to the Episcopal church
| where Rev. F. II. Oehler conducted
| the service. The members of the Eas-
tern Star Society marched in body
as the deceased had been an active
member OF this lodge for several
years. As a number of the services
was vocal selection rendered by two
nieces and three nephews of the de.
ceased, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Erick-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Sophus Larson and
Lawrence Larsen. The remains were
laid to rest 4 in Fairview cemetery
where they were borne by the follow.
ling relatives Of. the departed, III. P.
Hansen Hans Hansen. Christ Peter
son, Jens Peterson, Ole Rasmussen,
and H. c. Hansen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
Feraus Relief Fund.

Fergus Relief Fund.
Reports from the town chairmen In
the Fergus Relief drive continue to
come in to County Chairman Odell.
Ten of the 81 county divisions have
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
MRS. E. M. Won VERDO

The sad death of Mrs. e. M. Won
Verde. nee Sadie Feleen, was announc-
ed yesterday when she passed to her
eternal reward while confined to her
bed at a local hospital. She was
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels N. Feleen of this city,
when she was suddenly taken i'll with
peritonitis.
Mrs. Won Verde was born at Still
water, Minn., on May 16, 1886, and
had at the time of her death attain
ed the age of SO years and months.
She resided with her parents, for
some time at New London and later
removed to Willmar where she lived
for twenty-five years. In 1912 she
was united in marriage to Emil Won
Verde with whom she made q happy
home at Minneapolis. Previous to
her marriage she was occupied with
nursing and was known for her kind.
ness and tender disposition towards
all.
The deceased is mOurned by her
| husband and three small children, Lor
raine Elsadore, Ruth Elizabeth and
Robert Pershing. The near relatives
are the parents, three brothers and
one sister, Erick, Emil, Joseph and
Ruth, all Of whom will be present
at the funeral except Joseph who is
vet in the service and unable to come
The funeral will be held tomorrow al
the Mission church with Rev. G. N
Tegnen as the officiating pastor. In
terment will take place in Farview
cemetery. Those who will bear the
young wife and mother to her flna,
resting place will be Paul Hed1n, Ell
mer Peterson. Enar Brogren, Hugo
Hoaglund, Hildar Hoaglund and Dav
i'd Hoag1und.
The sorely stricken family have the
heartfelt sympathy of many friends
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06
OLE R. OLSON.


it learned that the angel of death had
visited at the home of Rasmus Olson
and called Ole away from our midst
on July Z. Death was due to compli-
cation of diseases. --,
Ole r. Olson was born in the town
of Norway Lake, March 20, 1873, and
at the time Of his death had thus at
tained the age of forty-six years.
He was for some time engaged as
travelling salesman for the Interna-
tional Harvester Company and later
accepted a similar position with the
Empire Cream Separator Company.
During the past year he was employed
by the :Brooten implement Company,
which position he held until last No
vember, when he settled on the old
home farm. -. 81 = -. =: FL s
He is survived by his aged father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus o.
son, two brothers, Ole and Sam, both
| of Sunburg. and three sisters, Ida, who
is at home, Anna Of Fargo, N. D., and
Mrs. Martin Nelson of Flatwillow,
| Montana. All but Mrs. Nelson were
present at the funeral. 80.
Funeral services were held July 1O
4 at l p. M. at the church. Music was
rendered by H. Severeide OF Sunburg
4 Interment was made In the West Nor
! way Lake cemetery, IN the family lot
y beside a brother and sister, Pail bear
ers were Andrew Wig, Norry Jacobson
q Oscar Hamre, Anton Teige, Ole Teig<
!. and CLAUS Stensrud. 81 &
In OIe's departure the family suffel
the loss OF kind and loving son AMI
q brother, but not IN his home alon,
will he be missed, but also in thl
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1919-08-06

Motor to Southern Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Lonien and
Slaughter, Lorraine, left Sunday for
I'M !, cities. From there they leave for
ToTha5ault, Mimi, for an extended Wis
4vsat the formers home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16
Liberty Township.

Miss Rose Minders arrived here from
Applngton last week for few weeks
visit ut the VIM. Stoppelmore home
A bright baby boy arrived at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Huisman
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Havinga from
Kamrar and Mrs G. Naber from Ap-
plington were Sunday visitors ut the
Jacob Jansen home.
Z Eilt Greenfield arrived home from
overseas Monday. All the boys from
this vicinity are back home now, ex-
cept George Jansen and John Pruis-
man, who are still in France and Eilt
Naber, who is at camp In Minnesota.
There will be mission feast at the
Presbyterian church Wednesday, June
Is. Three meetings will be held, one
each in the forenoon, afternoon and
evening.
Herman Oden returned home from
his Minnesota trip. He bought 4 farm
at Amboy, where he expects to move
next spring.
June 16.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16
Gin Coupons Today.

Today purchasers Of the First Lib
erty loan bonds will be paid interest
for the past six months. Owners OF
coupon bonds may clip their interest
coupons and get cash for them at any
bank, or exchange them for other in
terest bearing government securities
Thrift or War Savings Stamps-at any
bank or postofiice. Owners Of register
ed bonds will receive treasury check
for the amount Of their interest and
this will be accepted at any bank or
postofice for war savings stamps,
which in turn will draw interest upon
interest. Clip your coupons today
and put this velvet into one of the
safest and best investments the United
States government has ever offered its
people. ,.t,Alh
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16
Cooperative Hospital and Dispenser

Cooperative Hospital and Dispensary.
J. NJ. Campbell, assistant business
agent for the Industrial hospital and
dispensary at Fort Dodge, is in Web
ster City today to speak to the EN-
ployees at the Monarch company and
Brown skate plants. Last week he
spoke to the employees at the McCol-
Tough factory and will address the
workers at all factories In the city.
The industrial hospital and dispen-
sary is maintained by industrial work.
ers on cooperative plan and furnishes
all members free hospital trea .ncnt.
surgical attention, etc. 1t is highly
recommended by labor officials and 1t is
expected that not few members VII
be obtained here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16
A New Hog Feeder.

Geo. Yungclas Of this city is engaged
in making a number of large hog iced
ers for farmers hcreabOuts. MIR. Yung-
clas' feeder is feed house'-that Is,
it is large enough so that the hog feed
ing is under cover.
The Yungclas feeder is made IN dit
ferent sizes, the usual size having a
capacity of 1916 bushels of grain. 1t
also has two additional compartments
for tankage and oil meal. This sized
feeder will care for 400 hogs. With so
large capacity it takes less care and
the fact that both the hogs AID the
grain are in out of the weather are fac
tors which make this feed house IN
usually popular hereabouts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16
Takes New Position.

G. I. Clement Of ibis city, who has
been travelling ,.lesman for several
years for the Leighton Supply company
Of Fort Dodge, has left the road and
accepted position with this same con.
Germ as foreman of the shipping and re-
ceiving department. Should he prefer
the new work to travelling he and Mrs
Clement expect to move to Fort Dodge
Sept. l, otherwise he will 60 back to
his old road position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement have sold their
home at S15. Water street to Judd
Shafer. Consideration $500.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16
In. on Business.

Paul f. Hubbell OF Des Moines, son
of Mrs. ]. o. Hubbell Of this city, and
at one time an advertising solicitor
for this paper, is interested in sensa-
tiOnal oil well recently struck near
Bartlesville, Okla. Mr.. Hubbell Is a
director and treasurer Of the Pioneer
Oil Company OF Iowa, with Offices at
Des MOines. The company recently
brought In their first well with a pro-
duction estimated at GOO barrels day.
Another well on the same lease was
started Immediately, and two more
drilling rigs contracted for. In addi-
ton to their lease In the Bartlesville
field, the Pioneer company has holdings
in the Glenn Pool field near Tulsa and
in the Lost Soldier field in Wyoming.
both Of which they expect to drill this
summer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-16

plington are here visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Havinga.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. =. Mckay and baby,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Smith and Bert
Thompson We're passengers to Webster
City Saturday evening. ~
e Miss Florence Jaycox spent Sunday
with Miss Ellen Kayscr in Webster
City.
Harry Studley was business caller
in Ellsworth Saturday.
Marion Robson visited with his pa
ents in Jewell Thursday evening.
Miss Annie Hanson and visiting
cousin, Orville Fuller, were passengers
to Jewell Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Ben Klaver, Misses Anna
Fonken and Grace Klaver were Web
ster City visitors Monday.
Mrs. Silas Hendrickson and child
were passengers to Webster City Tues
day.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Smith entertained the
ladies aid society in the basement OF
the NJ. E. church Wednesday. Lunch
was served, and the amount made was
$685..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. III. Alexander left
Friday for Des M0ines and Cedar
Rapids on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reiner returned to
their home in Webster, Iowa, Monday
evening after attending the funeral
of the latter's father, Chris Rocker.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Gilbert and
daughter Violet and Mrs. John Wells
and Miss Jennie DeGroOt autoed to
Webster City Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Kennedy and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Cordes
and family autoed to Webster City
Sunday.
June 16.