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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
OPENING OF RINK
AND WARMING HOUSE
Sporting Resort Created By City
Council and Enthusiasts To
Be Formally Ouened

The rink provided on the
West end of Foot Lake by the
city council and which has been
snow cleared and lighting fur
nlshed will together with the
new warming house be FORM
ally opened to the use of the
skating public Thursday even
ing, Jan. 9Th, at 7:3O O'Clock,
All those who contributed to-
wards the fund for erecting the
warming house and the public
as a whole is invited to attend,
the meeting to be held in the
warming house. Here q def
mite organization will be plan
ned and rules governing the
warming house and rink drawn
up: The warming house was
built by several young men
who volunteered their services.
$l45 was expended for lum-
Der. The sum of $40 has been
thus far raised. Those who as
sisted in building the warm
ing house We're: Harry Ander-
son, George Madison, Oscar
Brogren, Russell Strandber9.
Chester Holm, E. Rannestad.
Roy johnson, Mr.. Holiday and
Nels Holm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
HEADED FOR WILLMAR
I Is REPORT ON BANDITS

Auto bandits perpetrated
three robberies at Dassel Mon
day night when jewelry, hard
ware and dry goods stores were
entered and $500 or more of
goods was stolen. The crimes
were committed about 8 a. m.
and it was reported that at
that time a swiftly driven car
was headed for Willmar. A
wire message was received by
our Chief of Police Westgard
from the Sheriff at Litchfield,
warning the local gendarmes
to be in the watch tower. No
sign has been seen of the out
laws and no robberies have
been reported in the city.
It may have been a bluff on
the part of the bandits to de.
ceive the police into a pursuit
to Willmar whereas they turn.
ed into an opposite direction
when a short distance from
Dassel.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
MUNlclPAL BAND ~ /. =.
ELECTS IT'S OFFICERS
Clarence Gronoski Is New Presi-
dent. Prof. Hobbie Re-en-
49, gagged as Director >.:a

The annual business meet
ing of the Willmar Municipal
Band was held at the practice
quarters Thursday evening.
The election of an executive
staff for the new year showed
the following choices: ::
Pres: Clarence Granoski.
V. Pres. Reuben Peterson.
Sec'y: Oscar Larson.
Treas: Severt Botnen. ~.
The band members unani-
mously re-engaged Prof. Hob
bic as bandmaster and director
during a term beginning with
the new year and expiring on
June 1st, 1921
Financial reports were sub
mitted and it was decided that
monthlyt statements would be
published in the newspapers
of the city during the coming
year. +
Plans for Reorganization
and the injection of more sys-
tenn into the management of
the band were discussed and
it is believed that this year will
see greater benefit to the band
than ever before.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05

Lake settlement and took a
homestead in Arctander. He
was the first town clerk of Nor
way Lake, which then compris-
ed five congressional townships
He served as treasurer in the
Monongalia county organiza-
ton. In 1879 ne was elected
Judge of Probate of Kandiyo-
hi county, which office he h4aa.z4f;41.ll.s.sa zf4l1.ls.a
three terms. For many years
he was local land agent for the
railroad company. He. was
vice. president of the Bank of
Willmar for many years. A
few years ago Judge and Mrs.
Lien moved to Grove CITY,
where Mrs. Lien passed away
before him.
Christen E. Lien was born in
Norway June IL, 1884, and at
tanned the age of more than
SO years. Deceased was a
good soul, esteemed and below
ed by all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
JUDGE c.. E. LIEN

The funeral of the late Judge
c: r. Lien was held at Grove
City from the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Floren, Jan. 1. Rev.
p. r. Weeks oficiated. There
were a number of nephews and
nieces of the deceased present
and six Evenson brothers were
the pail bearers. Among those
attending from Willmar were
Gov. A. E. Rice, Judge G.. E.
Qvale, Sheriff and Mrs. Peter
Bonde, Rev. Arnt Waller, w.
+. Gratz, Mrs. Frank P. Rod
ney, F. L. Smith and Edw. E.
Olson. Rev. Waller brought a
wreath from the Vinje congre-
cation, of which the deceased
was a former member.
Judge C. E. Lien was one OF
the early pioneers of the coun.
ty. He came to the Norway
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
ANNUAL MEETING OF
BAPTIST CHURCH
Financial Report. Are Read and
Officers Elected for Current

The First Baptist Church
held it's annual meeting on New
Years Day. The encouraging
reports given by the various
departments of the church and
it's respective organizations
gave clear and satisfactory
evidence of a healthy growth
and steady progress in the life
of the Church end it's mission
ary work. Rapid progress has
been made during the year.
The church numbers at present
211 communicates and several
other persons have applied for
membership. The outlook fo1
the future is bright.
Receipts amount to 6,265.95
Disbursements '$6,O97.76.
Balance Jan. 1, 1921, $174.9S
Some of the officers elected
are:
V. Pres, D. T.. Carlson.
Sec., E. A. Peterson.
Treas, Jallmer F. Nyquist.
Organist, Ella Swenson.
Pianist, Myrtle Nelson.
Chorister, Emil c.. Lundquist
Financial Sec'y, Elmer Forr
sell.
Trustee for three years, S
P. Swenson.
Sunday School Superintend
ent, Mrs. Jallmer F. Nyquist:
The church presented the
pastor and family a generou.
and substantial purse as a tok
en- of love and confidence fo1
which he expressed the appre
citation and thanks of himself
and family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
ANNUAL MEETING OF
LUTH, FREE CHURCH
Financial Reports Submitted and
Officers Elected New Years
Day

The congregation of the
Norwegian Lutheran Free
Church held it's annual busi-
ness session on New Years Day
at 2 p. m. in the basement of
the church. The important
meeting was attended by a
large share of the church
membership and was viewed
as most successful. Rev. N.
Nilsen, the pastor, presided
and gave a report of the years
work. Two deacons were ell
ected to serve for terms of six
years. K. T. Rykken was re-
elected as one deacon and E.
Applewick as his associate.
Two trustees were also elected
namely-Henry Nelson and O.
0. Ulvin, both of them serving
a term of 3 years.
Nels Guam was reelected as
superintendent of the Sunday
School which office he has cap
ably filled during the past yrs.
K. T: Rykken was the choice
of the congregation for Vice.
Supt. Miss Cora Osmundson
was unanimously the selection
for organist.
A committee composed of 8
deaconesses was also created
and contains the following
persons: Mesdames J. Skattos,
A. Borgan and Rev. N. Nilsen.
Total receipts for the year
were $6,709.90. There remains
a cash balance Of $364.82 in
the church treasury.
On New Years Day thirty.
six new members were admit.
ted in addition to the large
number admitted during the
year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Purchased Building

H. L. Hale of this city closed
a deal with A. A. Anderson
last week which involved the
purchase Of the brick structure
owned by the latter and situ-
ated on Fifth st. This build
ing is occupied at present by
the Farmers Security Bank and
the Offices of the Anderson
and Spicer Land Companies.
The consideration was $3O,-
900. A lease has been obtain
ed by the above firms for a per-
iod of five years at a monthly
rent of 5000. Mr.. Anderson
purchased the property from
the Western Supply Co. of St.
Paul about a year ago and re-
modelled it. ,.r
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
D0UBLE-HEADED
POLAND CHINA SALE
E. S. Barker and Saxton & Ander
son Will Sell Breeding Stock
SATURDAY.

Next Saturday afternoon,
Jan. 8, occurs the winter sale
of E. S. Barker, whose fame as
a breeder of thorobred Poland
China Hogs is nationwide. He
will sell about fifty head. In
the evening of the same day J.
w. Saxton and Nels H. Ander-
son will put on their first sale
of Poland Chinas. A large at.
tendance of breeders of this
line of hogs are expected to
be on hand for the purpose OF
securing stock with which to
improve their. herds. ~.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
NEXT LEGION FOE 7
IS SSTR0NC OLIVIA
Contest Friday Will Have Grea,
Bearing On Dist. Cham
pion.hip

The second game on the
schedule Of the local American
Legion Post basketball five will
be played with the reputed
team of Olivia. This game
means much towards achiev-
ing the lead in this district and
Willmar will enter the arena
prepared to do it's superlative
work. If Willmar overcomes
Olivia a long stride will have
been taken towards claiming
the Dist. championship. Olivia
is. reported as having already
played five fast and hotly con-
tested games and has therefore
had more experience on the
floor this year than the locals.
She has emerged victorious in
all the games played.
Willmar held beneficial
and spirited practice Tuesday
night and many new men ap-
peared on the floor. Beese and
Elmond Nelson are attracting
attention.
The same lineup against the
Howard Lake team will be used
against Olivia and is as follows
C-Norling.
LF-Nordstrom.
RF-Severins0n.
LG-O. Christian.
RG-Branton.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Vick-Bitzen

Last Thursday afternoon at
4 o'clock, at the Judge of Pro-
bate office, Dewey Wick and
Miss Esther Bitten were uni
ted in marriage by Judge T.
0: Gilbert. The groom is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Wick
of Minneapolis and the bride
is a daughter of Mrs. Emily
Bitten of East Lake Lillian
township. They were attended
by Mrs. Emily Bitten and Miss
Selma T. Birkeland. The cou.
pie will make their home on a
farm in East Lake Lillian town.
ship.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
FEDERATED LABOR
TO GIVE BIG BALL
Have Secured the Colonnade
Orchestra to Furnish the

The First Annual Ball of the
Central Labor Union of Will
mar will be held at the Mason
ic Hall Monday, Feb. 7. The
boys are determined to make
this affair the leading social
event of the season. They
have secured the Colonnade
Orchestra of St. Paul to fur
nish the music. This organiza-
tion is declared to be one of the
very best available.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
ANNUAL NEE ING OF
SW. MISSION CHURCH
Report Shows Tws-Ihn1s 6 New
Church Cost Has=beea

The annual business meeting
of the Swedish Mission church
was held on New Years Day
at the church with Rev. G. N.
Tegnell in the chair. A finan-
cial statement Of the present
standing of the congregation
was presented. The report
showed that $4,000 had been
subscribed to the new church
fund. Present estimates place
the cost of building the new
temple at $4,000. ~
The election of officers for
the year of 1921 resulted ~
follows: ~ = 1929.
Chairman-Dr. O.. Zahr.
V. C.-Nels Anderson.
Sec'y-Anton Sundberg.
V. Sec'y-Emil Nicholson.
Peter Hoglund was elected
trustee for a term of 8 years
and G. Adamson for q period
of 2 years. Aug. Lundquist
was the choice for Treasurer
and Hildur Hoaglund for Cash
iSr. 49, =@s-.
The Board Of Deacons con-
sists of the following: Oscar
Anderson, Nathaniel Franklin.
J. w. johnson, Aug. Hoglund,
Oscar Bengtson and Nils An
derson.
Hildur Hoaglund was select
ed for Superintendent of the
Sunday School. Adeline Sund-
berg was engaged as pianbte
and Mrs. Erick Elkjer as or
ganiste. The following young
men will serve as ushers: :. Reu-
ben Anderson, George Bro
gren, Austin Sundberg, Her
bert Hoglund and Paul Olson.
During the past year "a new
members have joined the con-
gregation which now numbers
225. Three members passed
away during 1920.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
]. PARNELL PASSES
The GREAT DIVIDE
Veteran Railroad Official Sue
cumbs Unexpectedly to At
tack of Heart Failure

James D. Parnell, we'll
known citizen of our communi-
ty, and for twelve years gener-
al agent on the Great North
ern Railway at Willmar, pass
ed away last Tuesday evening,
Jan. 4th, at 10 o'clock, follow
ing a fatal affliction of heart
weakness. The passing of the
deceased was. indeed a sad
message to the people of our
city. Mr.. Parnell had adher-
ed to his duties as usual at his
Offices and returned to his
home on Second st. West,
where he partook of his sup
per and retired. He had con-
suited physicians after depart
ing from his office at 5 p. m.
After retiring he complained
of great weakness which re-
suited from the gradual low
ering of the heart beat. At 10
p. m. he passed quietly into the
Great Beyond.
James D. Parnell was born
on Sept. 18, 1859, at Dayton,
Ohio. Here he grew to man
hood and enjoyed a High
School education. Twelve
years ago he made his home
in our midst prior to which
time he had been in the service
of the G. N. railroad at the fol:
lowing places: Minneapolis
Minn., Lakota, N. D., and
Sioux City, Ia., where he last
resided before coming to Will
mar. He had been engaged in
the railroad work for 80 years
In the year 1890 he welded
Laura Mendrum of St. Paul tc
which union were born two
children, Lucille, deceased, and
Emery Parnell, who survives
whose home is now at Auklin
New Zealand. Advise of the
passing Of the father has beer
wired to Emery who cannot
reach here to attend the burial
Besides the grief stricken wife
and son, there are three bro
theirs, John of Miamisburg, O.
Frank of Dayton, O., and S
Bright of Sidney, O. Parent.
of the departed are both dead
The burial services were helc
at Peterson's undertaking par
lors this afternoon at 4 o'clocl
where Rev. j. Renwick McCul
Tough of the Presbyterian
church officiated. Railroad
associates served as pail bear
ers.
Further services will be hell
at Amery, Wis.,, where the re
mains will be shipped for in
terment in the family lot in :
.cemetery located there. A
daughter, Lucille, lies in tina
solemn soil.
The deep sympathy of tn,
people of our city is extended
to the sorrowing bereaved.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
FIRE DEPARTMENT
in ANNUAL MEETING
Elect Officers and Enjoy Big Feed
Monday at Savoy
Cafe

The Willmar Fire Depart
ment held it's annual meeting
last Monday night. All the Of
ficers were reelected, as fol-
lows:
Severt Benson-Chief.
0. J. Westgard-Asst. Chief.
Edwin Selvig-Secretary.
M. D. Manning-Treasurer.
Jalmar Pearson-Captain.
Martin w. Blomquist-Lieu-
tenant.
The Fire Relief association
also met and elected Hjalmar
Ruud, chairman; w. O. John
son, Secretary; and M. D.
Manning, treasurer. The funds
of the association now exceed
$4,000.
After the meeting the boys
went to the Savoy Cafe where
a fine banquet was served un-
der the direction of Chester
Lambert, to which the husky
firemen did ample justice. The
menu included oyster stew, Gel
cry, dill pickles, head lettuce
Thousand Island dressing, bak-
ed Halibut, chicken ala King
mashed potatoes, June peas
Ice cream, cake and coffee.
Willmar has been very for.
tunate during the past year ir
the matter. of fires. Only a doz.
en- calls have been made, and
the total losses will not foot ur
much over $1,000. No doubt
the good work of the depart.
ment and the fire prevention
committee has contributed tc
this fine record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05

Peter Rasmussen of Cut
bank, Mont, was a visitor in
the city last week. He attend
ed the Judge Lien burial at
Grove City on Saturday. ~
) Andrew Danielson of st.
Paul arrived last Thursday for
a visit at the August E. Daniel
son home. -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Suffered Injuries

j. E. West, conductor on the
G. NJ, sustained fractures Of
two ribs last Thursday, Dec.
30th, as a result of a derailment
of the locomotive of his train.
j. H. Dougherty also suffered
injuries to an elbow.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Dinner Partv

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Auman
entertained at six o'clock din
ner party New Years Day. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
M. Frogner, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Il. Welch, Mr.. and Mrs M.
Gaetz and P. M. Long.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Left For State Canito1

Sen. P. A. Gandrud of Sum-
burg passed thru this city last
Friday. He was enroute for
St. Paul to be present at the
opening session of the State
Legislature which occurred on
Tuesday. Sen. Gandrud's ad-
dress while at the State Legis-
lature will be SIP St. Peter St.,
St. Paul.
Rep. Hemming S. Nelson left
tor the State Capitol on Mon.
day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Glee Clubs Entertained

Miss Nell S. Robbins very
nicely entertained the Girls
and Boys Glee Clubs of the
W. H. S. last Thursday even
ing at her home. Contests fur
nished the amusement for the
evening. The rooms were pref
tily decorated in red and green.
At the close Of the evening the
hostess served a dainty lunch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Injured Bv Car

Mrs. Albert Zillsdorf of this
city was struck down last week
by an automobile driven care
lessly by Spicer young man.
The elderly lady was slightly
bruised and upset but she is
now recovering rapidly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Haxen-Linuuist

Elmer A. Hagen of Roseland
son of Mrs. Otto Olson of Will
mar, and Miss Olive Linquist,
of Roseland, daughter Of Frank
Linquist, were quietly married
last Thursday in this city. On
Saturday evening a dinner was
served in honor of the newly
Weds at the home of the bride.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Mckinley-Hendev

!. Mrs. Louise Hendey of Vim
cennes, Indiana, announces,the
marriage of her daughter, Miss
Helen, to Lionel w. Mckinley
Of Willmar. ..%.@r
Mr.. Mckinley is we'll known
here and is a son of w. D. Nc
Kinley of this city. g.. +.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
BERCAN BROS.
IS new FIRM
August Hoglund Turn. Over Hard.
ware Business to New Pro-
prietors During Week

The transfer of the Hoglund
hardware business on Third St.
and Litchfield Ave. to the new
owners, o. C. and l.. c.. Bergan,
was made last week and the
new firm, which will be known
as Bergan Bros, is now in char
ge of the store.
The deal was made in the
fore part of October but the &C.
tual transfer did not take place
until the end of the year.
O. C. Bergan, the senior par
tner, came to Willmars last
summer from Everett, WASH,
and was so we'll impressed with
our city that he bought a resi-
dence property on Third St. w.
and located here. He is an ex-
perienced hardware merchant
having been in the business at
Hayfeld, Minn., prior to going
out West thirteen years ago.
He decided to go into business
at Willmar if opportunity Of
fered, and last fall, in associa-
tion with his brother, made a
bargain with August Hoglund
for the latter's store at Will
mar, the deal to take effect on
the first of the year. The
younger Mr.. Bergan comes
from Wendell, Minn., where
he has been in the hardware
business for twenty years. Both
gentlemen have the appear.
ance of being thoro gentlemen
and will no doubt make good
at Willmar. The Tribune ex.
tends them a welcome to the
business circles of our city.
August Hoglund, the retiring
merchant, is an old timer al
Willmar, having come here in
1880. He has been in the hard.
ware business for sixteen years
ten of which he was associated
with Ohsberg, Selvig Co., and
the last six for himself, and has
made a success of it.
Mr.. Hoglund states that the
reason for selling was to secure
a we'll earned rest. He has not
yet decided on what his next
move in a business wav will he
Harry Hoglund will remain
at the store in the employ OF
the new firm, for the time be.
ing at least.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Mary Gladys Sanderso,

Mary Gladys Sanderson
entertained a few friends on
Tuesday evening in honor of
her guest, Lloyd M. Samson of
st: Thomas College, st. Paul.
Miss Sanderson was assisted
by Mary Jane Adams and
Phyllis Kelly.
The Misses Phyllis and
Geraldine Haley left Wednes.
day to resume their studies al
st. GATHERINGS college, at St
Paul.
Willie Larson of Lake Ell.
izabeth township spent the
latter part Of the week visiting
relatives and friends in this ci.
ty.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Rook PARTY

Last Friday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. r.. A. Peterson delight
fully entertained a number of
their friends. Rook was played
at three tables and music was
also a feature of the evening.
At a late hour everyone en-
.joyed nice lunch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Swedish Literary Society

Swedish Literary Society
. The Swedish Literary Soci-
ETY. will hold it's regular mon
thly meeting at Carlson's Hall.
Friday, Jan. 7th, at 8 p. m. A
fine program has been arrang-
ed. A business session will be
held after the program and re-
freshments served at the close
of the evenings entertainment.
All members are urged to be
present and launch the New
Years work in the proper spir-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Willmar and Hazel Run

The Legion basketball five
will meet the Hazel Run quint
in the H. S. gym next Tuesday
evening, Jan. 18th. Hazel
Run is reported having as fast
a team as it's name implies SO
int game ought to be interest
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05

Bernard Jordahl of this
city has enrolled in the Sween-
ey Automobile School Of Kan
sas City, Mo. The course which
Bernard will take continues
for eight weeks.
-Knute Anderson left Mon
day for q visit with relatives
and friends at Atwater.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05
Birthday Partv

Miss Margaret Marshall en-
tertained a number of her
friends last Thursday evening,
the occasion being her birth
day. A social evening was
spent after which the guests
partook of a dainty lunch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-01-05

Entertained at Card PARTY
Clifford Rodlun entertained
eight friends at q card party
last Thursday evening. The
evening was spent in playing
800 after which q delicious
lunch was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-01
WESTERLY

at weekapaug by Fritz Raithal. and weighing 40 pounds. is attracting at tention where 1t is on exhibition at Milo's. The fish was caught with rod and reel, and it took Kaitsel about Is minutes to get it into the boat after it was hooked.
 Lsosnics Westerly was again without gas Sun day night as the power was shut oh to make repairs to the system.
 Among the well known guests at Watch Hill is Miss Madeline Traverse. film star
 The need of 'aospital in Westerly wac shown Saturday when the ambulance of ! the Westerly Sanitary corps was kept busy carrying patients from 10 o'clock in the morning until Il a. night. Mir and Mrs. Lewis Solomon of Elm ! street are spending a few days with friends in Winthrop Mass. An automobile bearing the license R. 1. fs741 owned by W. Blanchard Of 1 Quonochontaug, was reported to the po- lice as having been stolen from in front of the emorial building Friday night at s30 o'clock
 Plans for the new parochial school to be built on High street by the Church of the immaculate Conception. are be- ing nrawn by a Boston arc1tect. Mir. and Mrs. Harold R. Maxson of Philadelpaia, are visiting Mir. Maxson'. mother. Mrs Margaret o. Maxson ei Spruce street