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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17
OBITUARY
A. F. MANTOR.

Aaron F. Mantor was born September
18th, 1850, at Linesville. Crawford
county. Penn.
He came to Dodge county with his
parents Riley and Leah Mantor in
the early spring Of 1855, where he
grew to- manhood.
The village and township Of Mantor-
vile were named after Riley Mantor,
father of the deceased, and the stone
house built by him on the farm known
as the Mantor place still stands in
good condition, one of the county land
marks.
DR.. Mantor practiced dentistry first
at Mantorville and at Willmar, MIMI,
thirty-six years, also one year at Hay
field, MINI.
He was dentist Of high standing in
the state. He took a post graduate
course at the Chicago Dental college.
He was an honorary member of the
State Dental association and at one
time president.
He was a faithful member of the
Episcopal church.
He was a member of the Elks lodge
No. 952 at Willmar, MINI.
DR.. Mantor was taken seriously, i'll
Sunday night February 10Th, became
unconscious and remained in this state
until Monday afternoon. He passed
away from this life, Tuesday, March
2, at Hayfeld, Mimi, death was caus-
ed by appoplexy.
DR.. Baker attended during his last
illness. The deceased was married at
Mantorville, May 31st, 1919 to Amy O..
V. Nelson of Willmar, Mimi, who sur
wives him.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Teunis Sling
erland at Matorville. Friday, March
5th, at 2 p. m.
Rev. G. A. Blanchett, pastor of the
Congregational church, conducted the
services.
The pail bearers were: Frank Mar
tin, Geo. Taylor, J. M. F. Cooper, Dan
Ruth, j. L. Curtis, Amos Culver.
lnterment in Evergreen cemetery
MantorVille Express.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17
NORWEGIAN Danish ME-. CHURCH
EAST LAKE LILLIAN
Inhn A1voy- DoSf

Sunday school at 1880
Morning service at 11:O0. Norweg-
ian.
Epworth League, at 1880.
Evening service at 500, (English)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17
PEACE WORK OF THE
CROSS CHAPTER
Field Representative of Northern
Division Stimulated Interest
In Local Work.

Miss Elaine Swanson, field represent
tative for the Northern Division of the
Red Cross. has stimulated interest in
the peace program of the Red Cross
through her recent 4isit in Kandiyohi
County.
Net only the public health nursing,
which has already been inaugurated by
the nursing committee of the local
chapter OF the Red Cross with Miss
Inga Imsdahl as Public Health Nurse,
but plans for community welfare and
for constructive recreation for boys
and girls were outlined.
The Public Health Nurse is can edu=
Gator and an advisor as we'll as ply
sician's right hand, according to Miss
Swanson. She not only gives personal
attention when bedside visits are re-
quired, but she conducts clinics for
babies and children under school age;
examines each schol child at least once
a year, referring urgent cases to den
lists and physicians; advises expectant
mothers In matters of hygiene and
about social and economic affairs which
might effect their conditions; inspects
new born babies; cooperates with all
local organizations and individuals
working for community health, and
fights tuberculosis, incipient or active.
This is a fairly large order but it is
only the beginning of a service which
the health and happiness of the COM
munity. At present there are fifty
nurses in Minnesota carrying out the
peace time program of the Red Cross,
Miss Swanson said.
Community work, centering in a
community house or room, under the
supervision of a trained welfare worker
who studies the social needs of the
district, investigates cases of relief
supplies aid when it is desirable, ten
ders advice which will help each ap-
proach a normal condition and takes
charge of the social health OF
the county. both for returned service
men and civilians, in much the same
way that the nurse remedies physical
defects
Club work for girls and boys, design
ed to motivate the routine tasks of the
rural child so that they may have a
distinct value i'm character building
through their appeal to the play in.
stinct, is a phase of recreation which
rs expanding rapidly. A course of six
weeks offered by the extension division
of the University of Minnesota in CO.
operation with the Northern Division
Of the Red Cross, will train leaders in
the fundamentals Of child psychology
and offer suggestions for clubs which
will give pleasure and profit to country
children according to Miss Swanson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17


Mr.. and Mrs. P. Carlson at Willmar.
Joseph ziehl, who has been en-
ployed on farm north of town, mo-
tored to Willmar last Sunday. He
went from there on Monday to Ray
mond where he will be employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sjoberg and
children, who have resided On farm
northeast of this village, have moved
to Willmar where they will make
their home on Fifth St. South.
DR.. Hanson of Grove City conduct
ed services at the Bethlehem church
last Sunday.
]. A. IsaacsOn has resigned his pO-
sition as manager of the Simons Lum-
Der Yard. The position will be filled
by G. J. Iverson of North Dakota, who
has been here for some time.
Mrs. Brechet of Minneapolis spent
the weekend visiting her daughter,
Miss lone Brechet.
Roy Wallin of Hancock spent the
weekend visiting at his home in this
city.
The Seniors Of the local high school
gave basket social at the town hall
last Saturday evening. Over one
hundred dollars were realized from
the sale of baskets.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Swanson last Friday morn
ing.
Geo. F. Jones and J. Victor Peter
son were Willmar business callers
between trains this afternoon.
The sewing club met with Miss
Stella Elstrom last Friday evening
DR.. 1. l.. Porter and family spent
Sunday visiting at the Maschager
home west of town.
Thomas TAFT has returned from his
trip to the State of California.
E. G.. Pagel left today for Willmar
| where he went to attend the district
court.
E. J. Strom and Clarence Bomsta
of Thorpe returned today from sew
eral days visit in the Twin Cities.
John S. Peterson is enjoying a va
cation from his duties at the Larson
meat market.
E. J. Strom, F. E. Gunner, Andy H.
Bomsta and Albert Nelson of Lake
Lillian left this afternoon for Will
mar where they went to serve on the
petit jury at the spring term of the
District Court.
]. S. Anderson, E. A. Wilson, Bernt
Hovey and Robert Bergstrom were
among those from this vicinity who
attended the commissioners meeting
at Willmar last Thursday afternoon.
The village election reports will be
found in another column of this
weeks paper.
Oscar Larson Of Twodot, Montana
has arrived home to attend the fun:
eral of his father, the late L. N. Lar
son.
The Kandiyohi County Sunday
School convention met at the Bethle
hem Lutheran church this evening.
/ A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Mons Nelson last Friday morn
ing.
Miss Jessie Mcclure spent the
weekend visiting at her home al
Litchfield.
Mrs. c. w. Kelly and three child
rem have been on the sick list thu
past week.
Rev.. Anderson of Minneapolis ar
rived last Friday evening for visi
with his daughter, Miss Ruth AndeI
son. They spent the weekend visit
ing at Willmar. n n ..~..=,
The Republican caucus is bein1
held at the village hall this evenin,
!! for the purpose of electing i've dele
. = aF . E
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Franklin Ne1son-Simple Simon.
Trio-Mauriel Greenough, Helen Obs
berg, Eleanor Ostlund.
observation-disclosures.
There being no further. business be-.
fore the meeting, it, upon motion, adj
iourned.
Harold Carlson, Secretary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17
L. N. LARSON

L. N. LARSON
L. N. Larson died last Sunday af-
ternoon at his home in this village.
He was about 70 years old and leaves
to mourn his death, his wife, three
sons, Ned of this village, Virgil Of
Minneapolis and Oscar of Twodot,
Mont, and four daughters, Karna at
the St. Cloud Normal, Myrtle at
home, one daughter at Litchfeld and
one daughter at Minneapolis. The
funeral takes place on Wednesday of
this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17

Gladys Peterson-The Queen of
Hearts.
Gladys Stromert-The Queen.
Phyllis Madison-Little Miss Muffett.
Marian Broman-Mother Goose.
Florence Paulson-Humpty Dumpty.
Elmer Berkeland-The Cat and the
Fiddle.
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gates to attend the Republican county
at Willmar on Wednes-

day.
There are plans made for the erec-
ton of Standard Oil filling station
by the cornor of the Nordstrom gar
age.
Sumner Peterson has resigned his
position as manager of the Atwater
Mill, which resignation will take
effect when someone is secured to fill
the same.
Mr. Green of Howard Lake is here
installing meters for the electric
light plant.
Mrs. Erickson is the new cook at
the Thompson Restaurant.
John Feig, D. F. Senechal and Atty.
Chas. A. Swenson spent Monday af-
ternoon on business at Willmar in the
interest Of the Meeker and Kandiyohi
counties road.
Karna Larson of the St. Cloud Nor
NAL is home to attend the funeral of
her father, the late L. N. Larson.
A. Wilson of Bengough, Sask., Can
ada left the forepart of the week for
a visit at the Mrs. A. H. Sperry home
at Willmar He has been visiting his
nephew, E. A. Wilson and his niece
Miss Ethel Wilson for about a couple
of months.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-03-17
SWEDISH LUTHERAN
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Services at 1920 a. m.
METHODIST CHURCH

METHODIST CHURCH
Fred Stromberg. Pastor
Atwater: Services at 11:0O a. m.
Epworth League at 7:30 p. m. Eng
lish services at 800 p. m. Sunday
school at 10 a. m.
Rosendale: Services at p. m. con-
Quoted in English. Everybody invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
OPEN MEETING OF MOOSE LODGE HELD Judge Fort and Dr. Stuart Urge Location of ''MooSe-
 heart'' Here

large crowd was in attenedance at the open meeting of the Birmingham Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, held last night at the elodge rooms, and the oc- casion was one of the happiest in the history of the lodge.
 Tom Patterson, chairman of the com mittee in charge presided and introduced the speakers Judge w. E. Fort and pr George Stuart Judge Fort spoke on "Why Birmingham Should Get Moose heart" and pointed out the many ad- vantages that would be derived in the event the sl ,0Oo00o Moose home was To- cated here. He urged that every one use every legitimate effort to secure the home for Birmingham
 pr Stuart who has recently visited Mooseheart, Ill., where the present Moose home is located. had for his topic, What Saw in Mooseheart" He graphically described the varous departments of the great institution, and it's operation. He gave it his strongest intlorsement and also urged that every effort be made tf locate the southern "Mooseheart" in Birmingham.
 Chairman Patterson announced that on January 10, motion pictures of Moose heart would be shown at the Jefferson theatre, and that on the next day the famous MooseheartN student brass band, composed of 50 pieces, would give con- cert at the Jefferson theatre in the eve ming and at night Supreme Dictator Cyrus Brown former mayor of Kansas City would make an address.
 Refreshments and d social hour fol- lowed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
POSTMASTER URGES
 PROPER WRAPPING

Some of the residents of the Birm'ng- ham district are taking advantage of the shop early plan, as is shown by the increase in mails, it was said yester lay at the federal building. It is to be hoped that more people will follow this plan in order to relieve the congestion of the mails and to not disappoint the parties for whom the packages gre sent.
 Rufus smyer. postmaster, said if the people would follow few simple -u.es it would be a great help to the postal authorities and assure quick delivery. The packages should be wrapped Ae- curely; the address written plai lily; with the return card of the sender and street number; the proper amount of postage on each parcel, and the pack ages mailed early. If everyone would follow these few simple instruc. ions there would be fewer disappointed par ties Christmas from delayed pack ages.
 Many parcels are held over because of the failure of the sender to comply with some of the above mentioned -eg- uiatiens, it is said.
 Although the mails are beco ming somewhat heavy. no addition will be made at the local office before Dec ,m- beF 15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09

l.. F. MeEachern, HOO Thirtieth street north. an empaoye of the Man hattan Rubber company. 2017 Fourth avenue, north, stated that while at work on the companys books he was interrupted by the entrance of man who asked for some automobile tires. When told that tires were not kept al the store, the man drew his pistol and commanded MT. McEachern to hold up his hands.
 About this time his partner en-
 tered the store and the two men
 robbed the clerk of the small
 amount of money he had in his
 possession and cursed md struck
 him on the head with pistol for
 not having more money. scaIp
 wound was inflicted which bled
 freely but is not thought to be se-
 rious.
 MT. McEachern states that he was then forced to show them some tools and after binding him securely with rope they tried to break open the inner door of the safe with a chisel. They are said to have secured a small amount of money and left their victim tied in the store,
 About 10 o'clock while walking his beat Officer Houston discovered the door to the store open and upon in- vestigation found MT. McEachern se- curely tied, somewhat bloody from the scalp wound. The officer cut the ropes and notified the detectives of the af- fair. Detectives Lyon and Brandon were sent to investigate the case,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
ziI North goth Street

From the time the doll bazar opened it's doors yesterday morning at o'clock until it closed at o'clock in the evening large crowds thronged the Ledger building, where 1t Is being held.
 This spacious building has been turned into wonderland with its scores of dolls of every known va r.ety, doh clothes, fancy work. candy, preserves, jams and other goodies that will gladden. the hearts of both young and old.
 In spite of the darkness of the day on the outside, everything was bright in the interior, making it more invit-' ing than ever. So large were the crowds having lunch at the bazar that by ? o'clock everything in the way of sandwiches and other good things pro- vided for the day had been sold. Mrs. J. Rivers Carter has charge of this department and the hostesses for yes terday were Mrs. Searles Harris and Mrs R. A. Mullins.
 CAKE DAY
 Yesterday was cake day at the ba- gar and many lovely cakes were pro- vided for the sale. There were cakes of every kind to suit people of the most fastidious tastes, but all were sold before noon.
 Mrs. James M. Wright has charge of the grab bag which Is proving a de- light for the children visitors. Much interest is being shown in the contests for the most popular boy and girl and there are a number of con- testants in the race. The boy receiv | ing the largest number of votes will 1 receive a velocipede that resembles a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
DAN B. DIMICK AND
 OFFICERS SOUTHERN
 CLUB REELECTED

Dan B. Dirnick was reelected president of the Southern club at the annual meet ing and election of officers held last night. The other officers and board of governors were also reelected as follows: Dr. B. F. Tally. vice president; Clarence Lloyd, ecretary-treasurer; T. H. Ben ners, Thornton Estes, Paul Savage Al c. Garber and J. w. MacQueen, board of governors.
 The meeting was one of the largest and most enthusiastic held in years. over 250 members being in attendance. The reports of the officers were very gratify- ing and show much progress along ali lines, there being now 76s active members of the club. The auditors report showed the club to be in excellent condition financially.
 A social session and banquet followed the election, and the programme was much enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09

Five minutes later a call was re-
 ceived by the police that William
 Travis, 2716 Avenue F, had been
 robbed of $60 at Gulf Refining
 company filling station at Avenue
 and Twenty-second street by two
 white men who, after rObbinG him,
 forced him to walk with them ns
 far as Twenty-secOnd street, which
 leasing him. As soon ns he was
 free Mir. Travis rushed back to the
 office and called the police.
 He said that the men told him that they had robbed one man and left him tied in a store earlier in the evening and that they meant to get another one before day. Sam w. Dobbs, an em- ploye of the Highland bakery, stated he saw MT. Travis walking down the street with the two men but did not know that he was being forced to go with them.
 As soon as the call was received De- tectives Hendrix, .Goad and Walton were sent out in an automobile after the highwaymen. On Eighteenth street near the power house, the detectives said they saw two men walking rap idly and looking back as though they thought they were being followed. The automobile was driven up by them and the officers jumped out. and seized them. Cook, it is said, pulled his gun out of his pocket but before he could use it Officer Hendrix had caught his arm. Both men were quickly overpowered and brought to the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
MISS KARPLES DIES
 FROM MERCURY POISON
Funeral Will Be Held TOday-lnter-
 ment In Emanu-El Cemetery

Following an illness of 10 days. result ing from poisoning from bichloride Of mercury. Miss Lillian Karples, aged l9 died yesterday morning at 3:3o o'clock at a local infirmary. Miss Karples was A gifted pianist and prior to her illness was employed at the Birmingham Con servatory of Music.
 Funeral services will be held this morning at 1030 from the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Morris har- nles. 22O6 Seventeenth acenue, south. with Rabbi Morris Newfield officiating. Burial wilI be at Emanu-El cemetery.
 Active pallbearers will be: Marvin Black. Al Levy. Joe Kahn, Louis Stern, Arthur Phillips and Seymour Geismer. Honorary pallbearers will be E. A. Adler pr, M. A. Copeland M. N. Band, Leo bold Loeb Eugene Well and Angus ray Tor. 4.
 Resides her parents, Miss Karples IS survived by one brother, Leo karples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
Doll Bazaar For ChiLdren's Hospital Is Great Success Cakes Candy Luncheons Preserves and Fancy Work Be- ing Sold as Rapidly as the Prettily Dressed Dolls. Stocks Replenished-Sale Will Close
 L;s

bicycle and the girl winner will be given wrist watch These contests will close tomorrow afternoon, which Is the last day of the haZar.
 VERY SUCCESSFUL
 The first two days of the bazaar have been most successful according to the ladies in charge, and 1t Is expected that everything will have been dis posed of by tomorrow night. The Ldnly Hef1in unit of the American Red Cross the Volunteer Relief association and other organizations and individuals who have made this bazar possible de- serve much credit The proceeds will go to the support of the Children's hos pital and a successful bazar means that the helpless sick babies will receive the medical attention they need dur ing 1921. Persons buying presents to make their loved ones happy at Christ mas will at the same time bring hap piness to the babies and other less fortunate children in this district.
 MARY GARDEN DOLL
 Mary Garden, the doll presented by Mary Garden, the famous opera star. Is attracting much attention. This beautiful baby will be given to the person guessing the number of beans in bottle. Hostesses for today will be Mrs Russell Hunt and Mrs. George Reynolds of the Methodist church. Lunches will be served beginning at il: :45 o'clock.
 All booths reported splendid sales yesterday and while many of them | resemble q Christmas tree with many 1 of the presents shaken off. they will ! he replenished today and large num- ber of additional articles suitable for Christmas gifts will be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
ID MAKE LOAF|NG
 WEARY BURDEN Police Will Harry the Idle Steadily From Now on
 Without Pause

Birmingham's police force wns busy all day yesterday pursuing vngrants and rounding them up, taking their pictures and finger prints, and showing them all of ihe other attentions that are custom ariIy shown the guests of the city hotel.
 Announcement was made In the city police department that Efr- ming gham pool rooms will be visit ed every day until Christmns and suspicious characters will be taken into custody. Chief of Police Shirley said the pool rooms would he cleared of vagrnnts and kept clear right on until Christmas. he department is not trying to con- ceaI the fact that these frequent raids will he made on Birmingham places of amusement.
 Chief of Detectives Lyons Is back on the job, after an illness of sev- ernI dnys, md will assist in the cIenn-up work.
 Of the 47 vagrants arrested Tues day, all hut two were released after giving satisfactory accounts of themselves. They will be arrested again if, after investigation, their stories are found to he false. or the 47 arrested. six were found to have criminal records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
MERCY HOME FUND
 |SSHORT OF MARK Minimum of $15,OO0 Not Yet Reached, Although Drive
 Comes to a Close

The Mercy Home subscription goal of s15,OO0 has been just about reached. few more volunteer donations and the years budget of tho worthy in- stitution win be in hand.
 Chairman w. c. Adams reports one elderly woman as coming to his office and giving a $50 Liberty loan bond to the little ones. He advises that, al- though the drive is over subscrp- tions from the willing will be thank fully received at the headquarters, of flee of Adams. Rowe and Norman. in the Brown Marx building.
 Following are among the latest donations:
 Masonic Lodge of Birmingham. s5ooI E. A. Brown X Co. $50; Col T. O. smith. $50; Smith Coal Company of America, Ala. $50; Sunday School of First Methodist Church, South. $50; Mai. E. M. Tutwiler, $50; c. F. Peters, Boothton. Ala, $25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-09
SCHARFF ELECTED
 OVERS PRESIDENT Associations Annual COnven- ton Ends-Meets Next Year
 In Knoxville

Abe Scharff of Memphis, Tenn, was elected president of the Southeastern association of Dyers and Cleaners yes terday afternoon at the closing ses- sion of the annual meeting held at the Tutwiler.
 Other officers were Sid Firestine of Nashville, vice president; r. w. Shop penhorst, sergeant-at-ar Arthur May of Atlanta, and MT. Shaffer of Knoxville board of directors.
 Knoxville, Tenn. was selected as the next meeting place. The date of the convention has not been selected
 Plant Efficiency" Dry Tumbler were the topics discussed at the con vention yesterday morning. F. E. Downing, I. M Full and T. Alfred Fleming discussed these subjects to the enlightenment and entertainment of the members of the convention. In the afternoon the Fire Prevention was again taken up and discussed by Walter B. Bell, commissioner from the department of fire prevention of Ten nessee. Fire marshals from Georgia and Alabama were present and ad dressed the convention.
 About 250 persons were present al the convention. They represented all of the southern states west of the Mississippi. Some of the members were from as far east as New Jersey.
 w. J. Stoddard of Atlanta, retiring president of the association, said last night that he was more than pleased with the reception the people of Bir- mingham had accorded members of the convention. The hospitality ot Birming gham can not be beat" he said 'I thought the people at Atlanta had a monopoly on the genuine southern hospitality, but we have nothing on Birmingham when it~comes to showing visitors good time'