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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17

The second concert OF the Legion
musical series will he held in the
First Methodist Episcopal church,
Fourth street and Fnirmont ave.
nue., Friday evening, November &c.
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at Highgnte.

: HIghgate, the beautiful home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Edwin Wat
San, was the scene last evening OF
ID attractively appointed dinner
tarty arranged in honor OF Miss
Martha Juliet Hutchinson and An
drew Jackson .Colborn, whose mar
mage will be an event OF next
week. The table was prettily dec
grated in pink and yellow chrysan-
tehmums and eighteen guests were
entertained.
Mrs. George Peddicord and Mrs.
Nelson Beale have issued invita-
tons for kitchen shower to honor
Miss Hutchinson, which will be
given on Saturday afternoon at the
Country club. Several other func-
Tons will also occupy the remain
iHg days Of the week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17
C1nh to Meet.

The general meeting Of the Wo-
mans club will be held on Monday
al this week at three o'clock at the
Temple. An Interesting
program will be carried out with a
/ Rcture on Current Events BY Mrs.
George DeBolt as the feature. Mu-
seal numbers will be a solo by
Miss Bertha Dllgarde and n piano
diet by Mrs. Minor Durham and
Miss Norma Hecker. On Thursday
afternoon OF this week a board
will be held at $3.50
O'clock at the Y. NJ. c. A Routine
business will be discussed with re-
gard to the meeting OF the day fol-
lbwing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17
Married at Clerks Office

1.-THE marriage of Gilbert Monroe
Conn, OF this city, and Miss Rosie
Scott, of Waynesboro, S. c., was
selemnized last evening in the Office
81 the Marion county clerk with
tie Rev. Mr. Brown, pastor Of the
Southern Methodist Episcopal
church officiating. Mr.. Conn, who
iS a native also of Waynesboro, is
Employed here with the bridge con-
company. They have gone
"a housekeeping in a nicely tur-
nished apartment at COS Sixth
street which Mr.. Conn made ready
tor his bride. Mrs. Conn who Is u
widow with two children, arrived
here yesterday with her children.
And were met by Mr.. Conn and the
marriage was performed soon after
their arrival.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17
ono o'6locls Luncheon.

3 Ma. 7. 2. Johnson entertained
aa prettily appointed one O'Clock
lBnaheon today at her home on
Walnut avenue, complimentary to
HISS Martha juliet Hutchinson,
tade-eIect OF A. ]. Colborn, and
llrS. George W. Leeming. of Biz
bingham, Ala, who is the guest
q her mother, Mrs. F. w. ReItE.
.hs guests numbered twelve, In
members of the wedding
Tiarty. A basket OF yellow and
white pom poms centered the serv-
iag table.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17
Thanksgiving in Music.

Musical lovers of Fairmont are
is have the pleasure of hearing the
choir of the Methodist Protestant
Temple, under the direction Of
Isrof. Louis Black, Dean of the
School of Music, West Virginia
University, in a Thanksgiving can
= ta to be given on Sunday even
lAg, November 81, at 1880 O'Clock.
Ifhis work is the "Song of Thanks
living" by MaundeT, and Is espe-
c4ally adapted to the spirit Of the
period. The Temple
choir has been hard at work for
the past several weeks in an effort
tb perfect the proposed perform
unce. This is the first OF four
aSents scheduled by the Temple
choir for the coming church year
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17

n1e pair Tor 72xS2 nigh
j Id grade. pure wool
paid Blankets, weight ~
IUs., value S2U.UU.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17

Had Quiz PartyS

The employees of the Western.
Union Telegraph company in this
city held their monthly quiz" par
~ last evening at which time ofrl-
cials and employees talked over
matters pertaining to the efficient
conduct Of the AFFAIRS OF the COM
pany. A social hour was enjoyed
and refreshments served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-17

CT IN for ladies' light
91oJU color pink or blue
striped outing flannel Night
Gowns, sizes 10 ana II, value
$2.OU.
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&c 7r FOR mems genuine
0UsbO velour, SIX ilnet
Hats, assorted shades and
sizes, value $1U.UU.
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90 oe Tor fades DARK
9LsJ0 color striped 50
waists, sizes 80 to 4S, VALUED
10 $4.UU.
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or mr. pair FOR 66xsL
0OsS0 "NaShue wool-
nap plaid Blankets, weight,
3 3-4 lbs, value $S.6U.
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n7 nE Tor boys darE
9IsS0 c Of or corduroy
SUITS. good make, sizes = &c
II, value SI25V.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
ed her two hogs and attained one top
premium and one second.
The Poultry House

ne fOuitFy mouse
The big hen house of the fair
grounds was visited by crowds thru
out the four days of the harvest de-
monstration: We can but offer a gen.
eral description of the contents of the
exhibit There were $50 cages in the
house and all lodging some living
creature. Entries were made by so
different parties. Of the Leghorns
exhibited there were the white, black.
single comb, Rose Comb Buff and sim
gle Comb Brown. Then there were
black and white MinOrcas,. silver la
ced Wyandottes, sent in from Monte
video. The spry little Bantams were
on hand, some golden sea-bright and
some white Cochins. Very few Ply
mouth Rocks were to be seen in the
cages Rhode Island Reds and Rhode
Island Whites were common breed
and were fine birds as a whole. A
few Notified AncOnaS were also en-
tered. A number of white buff Or
pngtons and several Silver Compines
attracted many. Very few geese were
entered this year there being but three
registered. Ducks were also scarce
entered. Turkeys were rare with but
three specimens on exhibit. A fam
lily Of Quarreling Guinea hens were a
source of annoyance to the manager
but were splendid looking fowls. The
pet stock was the largest in the his
tory Of the Fair. Guinea pigs were
numerous, fine display of bunnies and
a lot Of pigeons.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
CATION MAKES PLEA
FOR BABC0CK PLAN
Our People are Told That They
Must Vote Right or Pay
Bonds Direct

Professor Thomas J. Cation Of Min
ncapolis, made an eloquent plea for
support to Amendment No. 1, the
Babcock Road plan, at the court house
yesterday afternoon to a fair sized
audience Of township and other Off
cials present by invitation and scat
tering of other citizens.
He showed that under the present
state constitution, WHICH he continu-
ally referred to as "grandfather's
constitution all road work in a coun-
ty must be paid for by the county. If
the amendment carries, the state can
go into road building and the rich
counties of the state, whose people
tear up the country roads with their
heavy cars and trucks, will be called
on to pay large share of the cost
OF the roads in the less wealthy
counties. The state will then take
over the 1000 miles Of state roads
and relieve the counties of all res
possibility for them, thus enabling
them to devote the one mill tax and
local funds to improving the other
roads i'll the community.
Mr.. Cation stated that if the Bah
cock amendment passes, then the
bonds issued by the county under the
emergency law in order to secure
Federal aid, will be paid by the state
but If the amendment does not carry,
the bonds will have to be paid by the
county thru local taxation.
Prof. Cation said that the Babcock
amendment does not necessarily mean
that the 1000 miles of roads are to
be concreted at once, but that this
mileage on which the heaviest traffic
occurs is to be taken over and main
tanned by the State, and where neces-
sary by reason of the heavy traffic
soon as the money received from the
tax on automobiles permits.
No one, said the speaker, would
tolerate the repeal of the one mill
tax, under which the three "wealthy'
counties have paid out more money
to the state roads than they have re-
ceived, and amendment No. simply
goes farther and proposes to still far
ther tax the rich counties in order to
help the rural counties maintain the
roads.
Prof. Cation was years ago popu-
list orator and visited Willmar sew
eral times in the late nineties. Now
he is in the employ of the State High
way Commission and is using his
forceful oratory to create sentiment
for the Babcock Road Amendment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
Andrew M. Thompson

The sad news was spread amongst
the relatives and friends of Andrew
M. Thompson, that he passed away
last Thursday morning, Sept. 10th,
at his home at Spicer after suffering
from cancer about year.
The deceased was born at Morris,
ILL.,, JAM, 18, 1867. He resided at that
place until he was sixteen years of
age, when with his parents he moved
to Shelby County, Iowa, where he
made his home until 1900, when he
went to Armstrong, Iowa.
The 18th of Oct. 1900, he was uni
ted in marriage to Gertie Kloster of
Kandiyohi, MINI. The same year
they moved to Kandiyohi county,
where they resided on farm south
of Spicer until last spring when they
moved to Spicer.
Those left to mourn his death are
his loving wife, and four sisters, Mrs.
Pete Axland, Mrs. Thomas Nelson
and Mrs. George Nelson Of Irwin, Ia.,
and Mrs. Ephriem Monson of Spicer,
MINI.
The deceased was an honored and
true Christian. He was always willing
to help in any way needed and was
we'll liked by all who knew him.
The funeral was held last Sunday,
Sept. 18th, at the Green Lake church.
Rev. E. E. Gynild officiated. He was
laid away at the cemetery adjoining
the church.
Those from distance who attend
ed the funeral were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Pete Axland, Mr., and Mrs. Thomas
Nelson and Mr.. and Mrs. George Mel
son, all from Shelby County, Iowa.
The pail bearers were: Halvor Ha-
verify, Ole Haverly, liver Jacobson,
Oscar Jacobson, Rasmus Norby and
John Thorvig.
The sorrowing wife has the deep
sympathy of many friends in her
afflictiOn.-COntribu
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Semi Centennial Observance of
Founding Of Temple With Fit
ting Exercises, Sept. ISIS

The many years which have passed
since the dedication of the St. Johns
Church in proximity to Pennock to its
missionary work in that part of the
County, has resulted in many pro-
gressive changes and many blessings
upon the congregation. The date of
the founding of the church goes back
to the year 1870, fifty years ago. Next
Saturday and Sunday the congrega-
tion and the Willmar Lutheran Free
church congregation in this city will
observe this termination of a half
century of service for the Lord with
appropriate exercises and programs
in the old church. The celebration
will open on Saturday afternoon and
conclude the following evening. Pas
tors frim neighboring charges will
participate in the programs The choir
OF the Willmar church will contribute
choral selections as will also the male
quartette. The services will be con-
Quoted in both the Norwegian and
English tongues.
Saturday Afternoon 1880:
Hymn, Landstad number p.
Scripture reading and invocation, Rev
o. N. Nelson.
Hymn.
Sermon, Rev. E. E. Gynild.
Hymn number 372.
Address by Rev. M. B. Michaelson.
Hymn number 49,
Saturday Evening 7:45:
Sermon, Rev. o. N. Nelson.
Address by Rev. E. M. Hanson
Sunday morning 1o:3o:
Hymn number 8.
The Collect and Epistle.
Hymn.
Sermon, Rev. NJ B. Michaelson.
Song, "Og jeg saa en- ny himmel''
julius Dahlof, Willmar Choir
Offering to Missions.
Hymn number $50,
Benediction;
(The ladies of the church will serve
a noon lunch)
Sunday Afternoon 200:
Hymn, Landstad number SAG, verses
70.
Scripture reading and prayer, Rev. E.
M. Hanson.
Song, "The riches of love-" Male
Chorus.
Words of welcome and brief sketch
of the history of st. Johns congre-
cation.
Address by Rev. o. N. Nelson.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. N. Nilsen.
Address by Rev. E. o. Larsen.
Song, Male Chorus.
Address by Rev. E. E. Gynild.
Song, "Onward Christian Soldiers, >
Willmar Choir.
Hymn, number 94.
Benediction.
Sunday Evening, 7:45:
| Services in English and Norwegian
Short addresses by the visiting pas
! tors
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
BOYS WIN TROPHIES
IN DUROC PIG CONTEST
Monroe Gunnufson and Loyal
Tallackson Display Top AMI
mails at Fair

The result of the Kandiyohi Coun-
ty Duroc Breeders Association con-
test conducted during the summer a.
mong 13 girls and boys in the county
was announced at the County Fair.
Two cups for the two boy winners
are now at Elmquist's Jewelry Store
awaiting the inscriptions of two
names, Monroe Gunnufson of Norway
Lake and Loyal Tallackson of Kan
diyohi. The former was awarded the
largest of the two trophies and Loyal
the second prize. The contest was
one in which all the boys and girls
put in 100 per cent interest and the
association is more than pleased with
the results. An auction sale of two
pigs out of several litters took place
on Saturday at the pens.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22

broke loose from the machine, which
they did when the pole broke off, 1t
is assumed that August was adjust
ing something ON the machine when
the horses started, for wrench was
found in the field.
The deceased was about IL years of
age. The likeness shown is taken
from family picture taken 20 years
ago He was born at Lake Lillian on
Feb. 13, 1879.
The sad event is a crushing blow to
the family. The aged father, P. S. J..
Johnson, the brothers, John E. John
son, and Andrew Johnson, and the
two sisters, Mrs. August Johnson, and
Miss Ellen Johnson, and other rela-
tives, deeply mourn the sudden death
in their family.
The deceased with his brother, An
drew, lived on the home farm with
their father and sister Ellen, the lat
ter keeping house for them: They
have the profound sympathy of the
community in their sorrow
The funeral occurs tomorrow
(Thursday) at the Christine Lutheran
church at 2:30 in the afternoon. Ser
vices at the home at o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
NUMBER 38

The Willmar Sash & Door Comnanv
had fine exhibit of woodwork from
their plant, displaying the fact that
their factory has craftsmanship sec
ond to none.
Theander Bergquist showed tha
Parco inner Tire for which he ia the
agent and Peter Fjellman demon
strated the new Atwood kerosene
burner for stoves and ranges.
The judges of the vegetable and
corn and apple exhibit was John Col
vile OF Minneapolis and gave most
splendid satisfaction as did Miss
Dahlberg of the State University who
judged the ladies handiwork.
Outside the auditorium Fredolnh
Johnson was displaying his keystone
Silo and the Wallis tractor for which
he holds the agency.
A demonstrator from MINNEAPOLIS
was showing the Day oil burner.
Machinery Hill was a busy place
this year. Bigham & Chaplin were
demonstrating the Western Electric
Lighting plant, wash machine and
milking outfits.
Otto Peterson had booth wherein
he displayed the Universal Lighting
system.
Oman Machine Works had their new
lighting plant on show which was
running so smoothly as to stand on
four glass tumblers. This machine
was designed and made in their shops.
Rexton Monument Works had
number of fine monuments on dis
play, and Mr.. Rexton did some fancy
stone cutting.
The Minnesota Implement Co. show
ed tie Gopher State manure spreader
made in Willmar.
Peterson Implement Co. showed the
De Laval cream separator, Minneap-
oils and Waterloo Boy tractors, May
tag washing machines, Fairbanks en-
gines, etc.
The Willmar Farmers Co. op. Elev.
Company showed the Cushman sep
arator, Heider tractor, Rock Island
plows and other machinery.
The Ford Service Station showed
the Fordson tractor
Johnson & Erickson had their Dod-
ge cars and Republic trucks on ex-
hibit.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
SUCCESSFUL FAIR
SCORED FOR 1920
Popular Verdict Pronounces Last
Weeks Event Best Held AS
Yet

The nineteen hundred twenty cOun-
ty fair, the twentieth in succession
since this annual event was revived
in 1900, goes down in local annals as
the county. The weather was good,
the exhibits were fine and the at
fractions pleased the crowd.
The gate receipts exceeded those Of
1919 by $4O1.15, and besides there
we're $4S3S5 received from the grand
stand making total increase OF
$SS5.OO in admission receipts. The
following table shows the receipts
for each day, with those of last year
for com mnariSQn:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
Same Candidates for Congress

The Republican District Committee
in session last Wednesday at Will
mar voted unanimously to fill the va
cancy caused by the courts action in
depriving O. ]. Kvale of the nomin-
alton given him by the people Of the
District, by placing back on the same
Mr.. Volstead, the defeated candidate.
Rev. Kvale has been placed on the
ballot by petitions as an Independent
candidate. The issue is now squarely
before the people again, and we look
to see Rev. Kva1e vindicated by an in
creased majority.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
FORT SMELLING
VERSUS WILLMAR
Saturday and Sunday Clashes
Promise Good Brand of

Baseball fandom in Willmar will be
offered big sport treat on both Sat-
urday and Sunday afternoons when
the Fort Smelling bunch returns for
some more fight from the locals at
the new bal grounds. The TT. Smell
ing crowd is as tough an aggregation
to rub shoulders with as the locals
have met this season and the card
looks mighty interesting
Saturdays game will commence at
p. NJ. and Sundays program at 3 P.
NJ. The old reliable Christian will
deliver in one game and Gunder the
speed demon who hurled against Will
mar last Sunday will occupy the
mound on Sunday Jack Zalusky will
catch for Willmar and comes with a
reputation, having caught for the
Philadelphia Nationals some years
ago. Walter Carlisle, at one time
with both Minneapolis and Kansas
City teams in the American Associa-
tion. Fort Smelling sports good
hurler as we'll, Schwab, formerly of
the Mill City team. He will pitch one
other
If the weather is more clement and
other things equal, record crowd
ought to surge over the grounds and
yell the home boys to victory Every
booster should be there and there to
boost
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
District Enlarued

City lands in District A where
school children attending the public
schools in Dist AZ reside has been
tackled on to Dist. A. AS many of the
children in these parts of Dist "A at
tend schools in Dist. AZ rather than
walk much longer distance to their
own school, it was that expedient by
the Board of County Commissioners
on Tuesday to enlarge Dist. Al 80 as
to embrace these plats. A petition
was placed before the attention of
the board by members of the Board
of Education of the Willmar Public
Schools.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
Hard to Get Game

The High School football eleven
is anxious to get into a scrap on the
gridiron with some neighboring High
School team but thus far they have
been unable to arrange one. The 9TH
er schools ostensibly are not prepar-
ed to take on the, Willmar bunch and
either have not replied or are with
holding their answer and acceptance
until further deliberations over the
matter. Perhaps in the eleventh hour
word may come from other schools
and game may be scheduled for
Saturday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
PROPOSAL TO CELEBRATE.
JENNY LIND DAY AT WILLMAR

The one hundreth anniversary of
the Birth of Jenny Lind occurs on
Oct. g. There has been considerable
talk about arranging for a public OBJ
servance of. the date at Willmar. The
Tribune has been requested to ask
all who are interested in promoting
this idea to arrange for a Jenny Lind
program at Willmar to meet at the
office Of Lewis Johnson on this (Thurs
day. evening at 8 o'clock to discuss
the matter and take such action as
may be deemed best.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
YOUNG MAN KILLED
IN CORN BINDER
August Johnson Loses Life in Lake
Lillian Corn
field

P. August Johnson, son of P. S. ].
Johnson of Lake Lillian, lost his life
Tuesday morning while cutting corn
in the field. Just what happened will
probably never be known. Oscar An
home, met the runaway team and on
investigation found the driver dead
in the field under the corn binder, he
having been dragged until the horses
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
In the Cattle Barn

Every stall in the cattle barn was
occupied Here were found the pick
Of the County's Holsteins, Herefords,
Jerseys and ShOrthorns. Almost ev-
cry stall post had a ribbon denoting
some award pinned on it. During the
busy fair hours a survey as complete
as possible, was taken of the herds
and the distinctions received. Unti!
the official and complete records are
available these included here are all
we have prepared for publication.
The Edgewater Farm, owned by
David SWenson carried away sweep
stakes with his pure bred Holsteins
and white bull. c. \. SyversOn OF
Lake Andrew displayed thirteen head
of Jerseys and was awarded eight
tirsts, four seconds and two thirds.
His herd received a first premium.
Arthur klint, located three miles out
side of Willmar, presented herd OF
ShorthOrns and won five firsts, two
seconds and one third. Dan Haley of
Willmar also captured sweepstakes
with his best beef breeds having ten
head of Black Polls in the barn. He
gained seconds and one third. R.
A. Bingham of Diamond Lake had six
Holsteins in the stalls and drew first
premium on his bull and one third.
The Edman Bros. OF Arctander enter
ed the contest with II head OF Here
fords Their stalls were decorated
with first premium ribbons, and Z
seconds. NJ. O. Rustad brot the only
sheep to the fair and won a first pre-
MUM on his splendid buck.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
Thresher Engine CoIIapses

Last Friday morning a threshing
engine being operated by Wallace
Hedlund blew up in tennessee, with
out anyone being injured, however.
The croWnsheet gave way in much
the same manner as the round house
boiler some years ago, but with much
less force. The engine is said to be
one that has stood around in the city
for some time
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
The Weather

The temperature has been unusu-
ally high for the middle of September
so far. During fair week the Govern
ment thermometer at the State Hos
pital beginning Monday reached, IS,
3d. 78, 73, "a and 70, the latter on Sat
urday. Sundays rain netted SO of
an inch. No frost has done damage
as ye$--and the corn crop is in fine
condition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22

Knee RadIv ManoIed

George Siege of this city while in
the act of boarding freight train,
on which he is brakeman, lasa We'd
nesday evening for some reason slip
ped and sustained several.b bruises and
cuts on the knee of his right leg. He
was taken to Benson where his
wounds we're treated by physicians.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-09-22
In the Hog Pens

The hog pens numbered twenty
four and contained some of the finest
specimens ever seen at a Fair in this
County. \ final and full report OF
the Superintendent of this depart
ment is not ready as yet, but we pub
lish the few we Have secured The
Medayto Farm Of Spicerr7had eight
head in the enclosures Ind won five
firsts and one second in the contest
]. w. Saxton won high honors with
his fine boar The Edman Bros OF
Arctander won / second and 1 third
ribbon on their two boars exhibited
Loyal Tallackson, the winner Of one
of the cups in the Boys and Girls Dur.
oc Hog Contest, had his six fine hogs
on the scene and gathered 2 firsts
and 2 seconds as a reward. Monroe
Gunnufson of Sunburg also had six
hogs in q litter and came home with
. firsts and 3 thirds. a good record
Dorothy Starrett of Atwater displey