Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-04-13

and o. Thonvold of Belgrade; Amos
jacobson, O.. G. Kambestad, A. .Rustad,
and o. Backlund of Kerkhoven.
There were representatives present
from Norwegian Lutheran churches
OF the county and a host of other
friends. -
p. B. HoNG--There are so many
things about the departed that would
interest all his friends that it would be
very hard to endnerate them all. In
fact, no one person knows very much
about all the good things there are to
Mr.. Thorpe's credit, as has been evil
denced in my office the last few days
when so many have called and amidst
their expressions of grief have revealed
many instances Of his kind-heartedness
and charity that very few knew any
thing about except the recipients. There
are many who emphasize his greatness.
but I believe he will be best remembered
for his kindness and charity. His kind
ness was not maWkish sentimentality,
but it was a just kindness where it
seemed to be deserved: And this was
done without any sacrifice of his prin-
ciples. Often when he was busy de-
vising means Of relief it was preceded
by some merited reproof, sternly ex-
pressed perhaps, but kind and charit-
able withal. for he was careful when
distress had come by q. persons own
fault, rot to condone the fault, but to
reprove it and then he would relieve the
distress.
such his memory will be revered for
generations by thousands of loving
friends.
JUDGE G. f. QvALE-Mr. Thorpe
possessed the highest ideals of fine,
clean. strong manhood. His personal
life was always above reproach and in
public office he served with fidelity. He
was an exemplary citizen, husband and
father, and he has come to his grave
in full age-iike as a shock Of grain
ometh in it's season.
d. n. TALLMAN-It was my good
pleasure, in beginning my business life
in Willmar, to find myself employed by
Mr.. Thorpe in the Kandiyohi County
Bank. | shall always remember him as
a good friend of young men starting out
in life, always; helpful in his sugges-
tons and tolerant Of their mistakes. a
wise counselor and a man of broad Wis
ion. After leaving his employ l always
felt I could go to him >when in need of
excellent advice, and found him kind
and considerate at all times. Not only
has this community lost one of it's
biggest men, but also has the State of
Minnesota.
AUGUST LUNDQIIST-The recent
DEAN of Hol.. L. o. Thorpe was a shock
rc ,ht community. to his fellow workers
a:i.! HI :n&ny friends.
/; Is =" small tas!, to express in words
the real and true values of this mans
life. Ny relationship as his next door
ncighhor for the past few wears. NJ.
lifelong acquaintance and years Of
friendship has given me an opportunity
to know him WE'LL
In his various services to the city,
county and state, he was a leader among
the leaders, and was held in the highest
esteem Of ALL Very few really appre
ciated fully the worth Of this grand and
noble man. His ability, coupled with
his pleasing personality, his honest con-
victions. his faithfulness. his readiness
to assist made him loved by all. TO
help others with good deeds and noble
thoughts was a pleasure to him.
And above all, the example he has
set will he one worthy for US to follow
and remember. \ good man has gone
from our midst but his memory will
live long with us.
A. \. -ANDERsoN-Wh the intelli-
ed me- 7 sincerely felt that I lacked
words !" express my real regret and
persona! loss.
Mr. 'rnr;De, to me- has been a crit.
eri", III :.Hl fricndliness and an inspir-
alton t. IT,. real good things which ex-
pcriencc affords. Our relations were
alWa;-~ most satisfactory and marked
b. that wonderful personality which at
all times was honest and right. His APP
prevail and word in business was full
assurance Of honor and realization.
TO me. his death will be personal
sorrow which will remain and to the
community, it will mean the passing Of
one who has been a leader and a power
for good
Willmar, Minnesota, April 8, 1921.
ATTY. CHARLES JOHESOE-In the
death of Mr.. Thorpe, our community
has lost one Of it's most prominent, res
pected and valued citizens. Mr. Thorpe
has been connected with the public af-
fairs of KandiyOhi County. we may say.
almost through it's entire history. H.
has done much for his County and for
the City in which he lived and has
done his part in the development of our
great commonwealth. He has also TAX
en- keen interest in the affairs of our
City, and has done his share in making
Willmar what it is today.