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At the call of President G. A. Fos ter of the Farmers' Short Course, the various committees held a meeting at the Commercial Club rooms last Sat urday afternoon when the meats were discussed for the import ant five days' session to be held Jan. 20-24. Besides the regular farmers course, there will be a course home economics. Tickets good for the family for both courses will be .$2.00. For the home economics course only $1.00. There will be a lecture each evening of the course. The speakers for these have not been definitely arranged for, but will like ly include Dr. Cyrus Northrop, Dr. Merica of Redwing, Prof. Storm, late of the Ames Agricultural College and Prof. Thompson of the University. It is lipped to- sjefeure the new fire hall for use of "the meetings. The following are the committees named*" AiTangements^RuSsell Welllrind Peter'Bonde. Membership-^-C. L. McNelly, A. O. Forsberg, Snpfr F*ederiekson and C. C. Selvig." Home. Economics—Mesdames P. J. Haley, J. English, Andrew Larson, J. R. Petersen and Miss Hough. Corn Committee—Howard Frye, Sondre Spndreson, John Ahlstrom, John Wiekltind. Live Stock Committee C. 0. Bergquist, John Swenson, Olaus An derson,, Robt. Thompson. Publicity—yr E Lawson, W. B. CrosbyJ&nd -Rev. Theo. Livingstone. ty J&.^Nelson-Winters. T^e'TOarria^e^f^Agnei^JB. Nelson, ,W~- a of Jlr,, and Mrs. Axel Nel awfjrS $ am H. Winters took place at the Lutheran Free'parson- O Velock last-Thursday, H^i^£\?E^%i ^ciia elsfin readily the carried bride's roses. She was at tended by Miss Madonna Carlin of Kandiyohi, who wore lavender silk, and carried white roses. The groom was attended by Mr. Harry Allen. A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents at Eagle Lake to relatives and immediate friends. The rooms were decorated in red and white and cut flowers. Among the guests were Mrs. J. Mathiason of Chicago, a sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Winters are on a wedding trip to Chicago. They will return after the first of the year and reside with the bride's sister, Mrs. E M. Carlin, until they are able to secure apartments. The groom has made his home at Willmar several years. He is a popular fireman on the Breekenridge division. he worthy young people have hearty congratulations from a large circle of friends. Salepeople's Association Formed. An association of the salespeople of the stores of Willmar was form ed Saturday evening, Dec. 14, when about 50 clerks, bookkeepers and cashiers met at Carlson's hall to dis cuss matters of mutual interest. The object of the new association, as stated, is* "to encourage more inter est in their work and provide enter tainment and pleasant recreation for the members." The first regular meeting of the Salespeople's Association will be held on the first Thursday evening in January, when new members will be admitted. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Emma T. Johnson, Pres. Hildur Hoglund, Vice Pres. Arthur G. Erickson, Sec'y. Edw. Lundberg, Treas. Long Lake Hauge's Synod. The Sunday school Christmas tree festival takes place next Friday af ternoon at two o'clock. Ot the close of this festival and beginning about five o'clock, the young men of the church will serve an oyster supper in the Y. P. hall adjoining, which will continue thruout the evening. There will be singing at intervals during the evening. All are cordially invited to come and patronize the young men's supper. Licensed to Wed. Dee. 19—Peter Ormberg to Miss Clara Stai. Dec. 19—Henry R. Roelof to Miss Minnie Mouw. Dec. 23—Edward IT. Baur to Miss Gjertina Pernella Johnson. Dec. 23—Harn J. Aden to Miss Emma B. Wagner. Dec. 23—David A. Peterson to Miss Mary C. Hagen. SWEDISH M. E. Wednesday morning, Christmas Day, at six o'clock there will be "Ju lotta" which no one can afford to miss. The pastor will speak on the "Incarnation and its Meaning to the World." An offering will be taken for the benefit of our theological semin ary at Evanston, 111. Christmas Day in the evening the children's program is to be rendered. An earnest etfort has been made to make this entertainment one of the best ever given in our church and you should not miss it. And do not for get the silver offering that evening. Next Sunday services as usual. Sunday school in the morning at ten. Morning worship at eleven. The Epworth League in the eve _seven at seven forty-five Rev. C. F. Edwards of Minneapolis will preach. Monday morning at eleven o'clock the second quarterly conference will be held at the home of J. J. Swenson. New Years Eve the Epworth League will give an entertainment commencing at eight thirty. The program is to be in charge of the girls. The refreshments will be pre pared and served by the' boys and young men. At eleven our watch night service begins. A short sermon by the pas tor, testimonies and Bible quotations by the congregation. All are cord ially welcome. The pastor extends hereby his best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year to ev eryone, everywhere and forever. LUTHERAN FREE. Services Christmas day at 10 30 a. m. Program by the Sunday school Thursday evening at 7:30. Program by the Sunday school at St. Johns church Christmas day in the evening at 6:30. Christmas services at St. Johns church Thursday morning at 11 o' clock. Zilo Children's Society will meet in church basement next Saturday afternoon and Mrs. P. H. Pedersen will serve refreshments. Student Konsterlie will preach at St Johns church next Sunday morn ing at 11 o'clock, and at Willmar church at 7:45. Services New Year's day at 10:30 a. m., and "Mands og Kvindeforen ingen" will meet in the evening, NORWEGIAN LUTH. SYNOD Next Sunday no services at the Willmar church in the forenoon. No Sunday school. English evening ser vices at 7:30. Services at the Solomon Lake church at 10:30 a. m. The East Vinje Ladies' society meets with Mrs. Benhard Bredeson next Monday afternoon. New Year's day services in Nor wegian at the Willmar church at 10 30 a. m. The Ladies' society here in the city meets Thursday," Jan. 2. Refresh ments will be served by Mrs. A. L. Nelson, Mrs. J. S. Lee, Mrs. O. Am undson and Mrs. G. Johnson. SALVATION ARMY. Christmas services will be held on Christmas evening at 8 o'clock p. m. The children's festival occurs on the evening of Dec. 28 at 8 o'clock p. m. Santa Olaus will appear! Sunday, Dec. 29, there will be the Dr. R. E. Ilenning, the pathologist regular meetings. Thursday, Dec. 31 from Washington, D. C, detailed for at 8 p. m. a julfest will be held. The Miss Lena Walen of Michigan City work at the Minnesota State Hospit- same night at 11 o'clock our vaknatt on her way to her home at Hawick, al for Inebriates, arrived last week service will begin. The Army extends was a Sunday guest of Miss Karen to take his position here an invitation to all. Hanson. "For behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall 1£ shall be upon His shoulders and His name shpdkj Government and Peace there shall be no end, and to establish it with SWEDISH LUTH, BETHEL. Sunday school Christmas festival tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. Next Sunday services at 10:30 a. m. and at Pennock at three o'clock. New Years day services 10:30 'a. m. OAK PARK M. E. Communion services will be held next Sunday at 10::30 o'clock. Supt. C. F. Edwards will conduct the meet ing. Quarterly conference will be held Saturday evening at the par sonage. MAMRELUND. Services on evening of New Years day at 7:30. The annual business meetingjof the church will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday, Jan. 2. Seed Grain Price List. There are a good many farmers- in, Kandiyohi county wno" clean seed grain or well selected seed corn for sale. There are also many farmers who will want to purchase good seed this spring. If these two groups of farmers could be brought together it would greatly benefit both. Seeds home grown and acclimated almost invariably yield the best crop especially is this true of corn. If home grown seed is used it will keep the money in the county and will save freight. In most cases bet ter seed can be secured at a lower price. On the other hand the grower of good seed can realize much above market price and will be encouraged to continue to grow the good seed. Last year the Avriter had many in quiries in regard to the purchase of seed. This year with the assistance of the Corn Growers' Association we are planning to maintain a good seed bureau. We expect to publish from time to time in the papers and also in circular form a list of all farmers who give us their names who have selected seed corn or clean seed grain for sale. We would like to have all such farmers send us the name of the var iety for sale, the number of bushels and a sample of each variety of both corn and small grain. This information will be published in circular form and sent to all the farmers of the county we can reach. Write or telephone us at once so that circulars may be distributed and samples shown at the Farmers' Short Course. C. L. MeNELLY. Stai-Ormberg. A wedding party from the Town ship of Arctander called at the Lu theran Synod parsonage last Thurs day afternoon, Dee. 19, at one o' clock, and the ceremony was per formed by Rev. J. N. Andersen, which united the lives of Miss Clara Stai and Mr. Peter Ormberg. The bridal couple was attended by Mr. Edward Stai and Bernice Gjelhaug. We understand Mr. and Mrs. Orm berg will make their home in Arc tander, and the Tribune joins their friends in wishing them much joy and happiness. A New Dentist for Willmar. Carl E. Anderson, a dentist of Cambridge, Minn, was in the city last week looking up a location to prac tice. He has lately sold out a good business at Cambridge, Minn., to his partner and has concluded that Will mar offers a good field for him. He has spoken for rooms in the Bank of Willmar building, formerly occupied by Dr. Petersen, and if he can find a residence for his family he will move here at once. A stone floor is being jpjit in ti G. N. eating house -this"week. ,. Miss Esther jSforeli of Kandiyol was a Willmar visijforrThursday. John Miller anjd^Th^XMson 0 water spent Fridayr in ^Willmar. Rosmon of Raymond spent day in Willmar visi&ng relatives!. Miss Myrtle Ported) who tetwf] Montevideo,,, isr honier'for her tion." Miss Mfbel $e|seii£: will Christmas "day-at h.erjhjh\e in field. f, Miss Abby Edgren'i Christmas, at *her hbme£aear\ yohi. spendin here. his vacation at his home Mrs. Julia Garwell left Friday to spend the holidays with her son at St Paul. Misses Ella and Cora Berkness of Two Harbors are home for their holi day vacation. Miss Christine Botnen and Nordahl Botnen of Minneapolis are home for the holidays. Miss Thilda Johnson left Friday to spend the holidays with her parents at Chisago City. Miss Evelyn Grindeland left for her home at Warren, Minn., to spend her holiday vacation. Miss Freda Staples of Behrew, N. D., is a guest of Miss Selphia Larson during the holidays. Mrs. Albin Carlson of Benson was in Willmar Friday on her way to her parental home at Winona. Miss Stella McGuire will spend the holidays with relatives and friends at Raymond and Sioux City. Miss Borghild Sand, who is attend ing school at Winona, is spending her vacation at her home here. Miss Charlotte Christianson of the Gazette force is spending her vaca tion at her home in Warren. Miss Marion Carlson, who is at tending school in Duluth has arrived home to spend the holidays. Miss Barbara Bradford will spend Christmas, a guest of her friend Miss Gudrum Cappelen of Morris. Miss Marie Botnen of Pennock is spending her holiday vacation with her mother, Mrs. M. Botnen. Miss Ella Boyd of Cloquet is spending her vacation with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Boyd. Dr. Walter Porter of Fosston, Minn., is spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. L. W. Porter. Sam Coppa, cigar maker at the Person's cigar factory, is spending his vacation in the twin cities. Frank Palm, who is attending a school of music at Oberlin, Ohio, is home for a two weeks' vacation. Nordahl Thorpe of Decorah, la., has arrived home to spend the holi days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Thorpe. Misses Selma and Sadie Olson of nmare, N. D., are the guests of P. O. Mattson home.in Whitefield. Misses Olga Olson and Matilda alstad of Forman, N. D., are visit the fortber's home, Andrew Olson. Miss Ida Egge of the state of rth Dakota, is a guest at the O. K. verjnson home during the holidays. Arthur Carlson of Duluth is ex cted home Wednesday to spend the holidays at his home, S. B. Carlson's. G. A. Erickson returned from ioux Falls, S.. D., Thursday morn where he closed a real estate al. Conductor "Bill" Tew left Tues j.for^St. Joseph, Minn., for a visit u'ft^irilF^ke "holidays'.with relatives: and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hallquist and three children of Niobe, N. D., came down Thursday to spend the holidays with relatives. Miss Karen Hanson arrived home Friday from Michigan City, where she teaches, to spend the holidays at her home here. Miss Dora Lawson of New Loudon spent Friday in Willmar, a gue-s4. at the homes of her brothers, Eben and Victor Lawson. Miss Bertha Thorpe, who is at tending the "U" of Minnesota came down Sunday to spend her vacation at her home here. A family reunion numbering forty relatives will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bjorn berg Christmas Eve. Miss Hazel Pederson and brother Lars, left Friday for a week's visit at the home of Rev. and Mrs. H..O. Lee at Sisseton, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cleary are rejoicing over the arrival of a nine and one-half pound baby boy, born to them last Thursday. Alex Sand, who is attending the Augsburg Seminary at Minneapolis arrived home Friday to spend his va cation at hsi home here. Rev. Theo. Livingstone will leave Thursday for a brief stay at Atwat er, to be present at a reception given in honor of the local pastor. Martha Berg, who is attending the Ladies' Seminary at Red Wing, is spending her vacation with her moth er, Mrs. I. Berg, near Willmar. Miss Ellen Gynild of Fargo, N. D., arrived to spend Christmas with her mother and grandmother at the Old People's Home at Eagle Lake. Mrs. H. N. Hansen and little daughter, Helen Marie and Miss Hazel V. Nelson will leave Friday to spend Sunday in the Twin Cities. Mrs. Cole and daughter Miss Dollie returned to their home at Canby, Minn., Monday, after a week's visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Zilch. Mr. and Mrs. Sivert Botnen and Miss Nellie Botnen of Charleston, N. D., arrived in Willmar Sunday night to spend Christmas at the M. Botnen home. Yiew Showing Eagle Lake Church Which Burned to the Ground Monday Night. jple^ for unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given and the government Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His lent and with Justice." Nat Johnson left for his home at Waverly to spend Christmas. E. M. Hanson and family left yes terday to spend Christmas with rela tives at Graceville. Mr. and Mrs. Eben E. Lawson left Tuesday to spend Christmas day with relatives, at New London. Miss Sigrid Sjoquist of Minneap olis arrived here Monday to spend the holidays at his home here. Alice Fremberg and brother Elmer of Lake Andrew are guests at the Peter Lindahl home during the holi days. Those attending the "IF of Min nesota arrived home Friday, to spend their holiday vacation at their home here. Vietor S. Knutson, County Supt. of Schools of Todd county, is spend ing Christmas holidays at his par ent^hrxnirm'-Tuwnstep^ of faWtm. Mrs. Andrew Patchell entertained a number of ladies last Friday, in honor of the first birthday anniver sary of the son, Everett. Dr. and Mrs. Carl O. Estrem of Detroit, Minn., are expected to spend the holidays at the home of the lat ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Thorpe. Mrs. H. W. Rbwell and son Chas. returned to their home at Milwau kee, Wis., Thursday, after a two months' visit at the home of C. H. Rowell. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanscom and son George of St. Paul arrived in Willmar Monday for a visit at the former's home, Mr and Mrs. J. L. Hanscom. Oliver Nelson on his way to his home at Hallock, from a pleasure trip to the state of California, is spending a few days at the homes of his bro thers, Dr. Peter Nelson of Willmar and Swan Nelson of Whitefield. Rev. Edgren and daughter Ruth, were very pleasantly surprised by the Oak Park M. E. congregation last Wednesday evening. A purse of money was extended to each. Delic ious refreshments were served and all reported a very social evening. Sam P. Olson came down from Edmonton, Canada, last Saturday night, on the sad mission of being present at the funeral of his baby daughter, the death of which was reported in our last issue. Mr. Olson will return to be on duty Jan. 1. He has a position on the Canadian Pa cific railroad. Eye Injured. George Weber, the son of Mrs. Jo seph Weber, was quite severely in jured while out hunting Monday. He was going thru a thicket when a branch struck him across the eye lid cutting the same so badly that a surgeon's aid was necessary to stitch and dress the injury. Card of Thanks. The Order of Elks, Lodge No. 952, extend its sincere appreciation to the generous response made by the citi zens of Willmar to its efforts to pro vide Christmas dinners and cheer to the less fortunate of our people. By W. E. TEW, Exalted Ruler. il A '-V^Tv FARMERS' INSTITUTE NEXT WEEK mm Pennock, Kandiyohi and Raymond Will Have One-Day Institutes January 2, 3 and 4. A farmers' institute will be held at Pennock next Thursday, (Jan. 2,) beginning at about 1:30 o'clock p. m. Another institute will be held at Kandiyohi beginning about the same time on Friday, Jan. 3. On Saturday afternoon a third institute will be held at Raymond. The institute force will include W. F. Schilling of North field, also Profs. Foster and Mc Nelly of the Willmar Associated schools. The names of the others to come we have been unable to learn. These will be profitable meetings and no farmer who lives near these plac es should fail to attend. OailUARY -A-. JENS B. JOHNSON. Another respected old settler of Willmar has passed into the Great Beyond. Last Thursday, J. B. John son passed away at the home of his son, Alfred G. Johnson at 1112 Campbell avenue, at the ripe age of nearly 82 years. He had been ill since the 24th of November with in firmities of old 3£C. Jens B. Johnson was born in Den mark, Jan. 30, 1831. He came to America in 1863. He lived at Rac ine, Wis., three years and at Minne apolis a like period. In 1869 he set tled on a homestead two miles north of Willmar. Twelve years ago he re tired from the farm and has since lived at Willmar. His life compan ion died two and a half years ago, and since that time the deceased has made his home with his son, Alfred, who with his family and a nephew at Minneapolis are the only ones left of near kin to mourn the death of the deceased. The funeral occurred Mondav. Dec. 23, from the residence of the son, Rev. M. B. Michaelson of the Lutheran Free church officiated at the last sad rites. .The following old friends and neighbors acted as pall bearers: C. C. Hanson, S. P. John son, L. F. Larson, Chris Peterson, Rasmus Rasmusson and Lars Ras •nusson. Honor to the memory of the worthy pioneer! RING0 LAKE. Ringo Lake, Dec. 23—Carl Lov ander, Oscar Johnson, Arvid and Robert Pohl left here last Tuesday for Devils Lake, N. D, where thev will be employed with the Pfifer ice crew. Mr. Gustaf Nash from Kenmare, N. D., is at present visiting with rela tives here. Mr. Lewis Wagner from Luverne, Minn., spent a few days in this vic inity last week, visiting his cousin, Mrs. J. E. Carlson. The spoon social held in the Lake view school last Friday evening was well attended. The proceeds amount ed to $23. 'Mr. J. E. Carlson and Mr. Lewis Wagner were guests at the Aug. Dengerud home near Norway Lake last Tuesday. Miss Anna Ekblad is reported to be sick. Mr. Wm. Ekblad of Spicer made a .call at his parental home here last Sunday evening. Miss Esther Monson spent a cou ple of days last week assisting her aunt, Mrs. A. Moller near Twin Lakes. Mr. Ernest Berg made a trip to At water last Tuesday. Miss Augusta Johnson and Hildur Ryden who are attending G. A. C. at St. Peter, came home Thursday to spend their vacation at their parental home in Svea. Fire Starts While PireptfUbn For Christmas Tise Ait Being Nafe The Eagle Lake chords burned to the ground Monday evenag, between eight and nine o'clock, catching fire from burning gasoline, set fire'by the janitor's son, when he was attempt ing to light the generator of the lighting system. At about eight o'clock a party in cluding the pastor's wife, Mrs. E. O. Larson Mrs. Hagen, matron of the Old People's Home Miss Jennie Ol son, matron of the Children's Home Mr. Ole Bakken and Oscar Peterson, son of the janitor, Mr. Edward Pet erson, entered the church. The boy, Oscar Peterson, stopped in the entry to generate the gasoline lighting plant which is located there. In some manner gasoline was forced out from the tank and squirted onto the boy as well as into the room. It caught fire from the generator, and instantly the room was ablaze. With clothes burning the boy opened the door to the church and rushed in exclaiming "The church is going." Ole Bakken pulled off the boy's coat and smothered the fire so that he sustained only a bad burn on the right hand. In the meantime the gasoline tank exploded and thru the open trap door in the ceiling of the entry the flames were roaring like a furnace into the belfry. Seeing the futility of attempt ing to save the church, the people there, speedily re-inforced by about 25 young people who were at C. A. Baklund's place practicing for the Christmas festivities, saved what could be saved. Nineteen pews and the organ was all that was taken from the burning building. The al tar-painting, representing "The Res urrection," and painted by Aug. Klagstad of Marinette, Wis, shared the fate of the church. in less than an hpui: them jfa* nothing left of tile temple of wwr-' ship but a heap of glowing ashes. The heat of fire had melted the church bell. This is a sad blow to the Eagle Lake congregation and will put a damper on the Christmas festivities. The ladies who entered the church in the evening were there to renew some of the furnishings in the chancel, that the church might look its best for the Christmas services. Extens ive improvements had but lately been made. The loss is estimated at about $3,500. There is known to be at least $2,500 insurance on the build ing. The main part of the burned church was erected hi 1881 to take the place of the early log building. In 1906 wings were added and oth er extensive improvements made. The Christmas festivities will be held in the schoolhouse of Dist. No. 36, which stands across the road from the church site. The Long Lake church people promptly tendered the use of its church buildings to the stricken congregation to use until they have rebuilt the burned struc ture. NEW LONDON, ROUTE 3. New London, Dec. 23—Mrs. Hans Hanson and son Bernard came up from Minneapolis last Saturday to be the guests of relatives and friends. Miss. Minnie Nordstedt arrived home last week after spending a month visiting with her sister, Mrs. Louis Myhre at West Lake. Mr. Lawrence Eckman who is at tending the University at Minneapolis arrived home last Saturday for a visit. Miss Evangeline Lawson, teacher in Dist No. 8 closed her fall term last Friday. The Messrs. Russel Newlin, Wall ace Bengtson and Peter Bengtson left last Tuesday for Spicer, where they joined the ice crew. Mrs. Emil Newlin and Mildred were Sunday guests at the Henning Bengtson home. Mr. Adolph Olandef arrived home from Minneapolis last Saturday and will spend his Christmas vacation at his parental home. Don't forgetr about the children's festival at the Swed. Lath, church next Thursday evening commencing at 7 o'clock. P^ Mrs. Ben Hendrickson arid son Harold arrived here last Saturday for a visit with relatives and friends. Joint Fire Meeting Jan. 2. A joint meeting of the fire com panies of Willmar will be held at the -,,.. Commercial Club rooms Thursday evening, Jan. 2, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing a chief and as sistant chief. c."^-'^*5is C. C. SELVIG, Chief Willmar Fire Dept. Willie Ekblad left for Pierpont, S. Sr^"* D., today for a visit at the home of Olof Estvik, 3