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"S *s KS SUBSCRIPTIONS Payable In advance. Renew promptly to keep paper coming FATALRIDEON SLIPPERY PAVING August A. Johnson Loses Life In Auto Accident Near Kandiyihi August A. Johnson was instantan eously killed Friday night under his Buick car when it skidded off the pavement near Kandiyohi and went down over an embankment. His fam ily escaped serious injuries. August A. Johnson, who lived on the old Lawler place west of Kandiyohi, was returning home from a Christmas program held at the Whittier school short1 after eleven o'clock. It was a bitterly cold night, the coldest of the season so far. When he approach ed a place where several cars had skidded off the pavement recently, Mr Johnson remarked to his wife that he must be careful and drive slowly or they would go down the bank. He had hardly said the words before the car began to slide and the fatal accident occurred. Mrs. Johnson declares that they were not running over ten miles an hour at the time Mr Johnson was caught under the car and death came instantaneously The children es caped unhurt and Mrs. Johnson was badly bruised on limb and arm but sustained no broken bones The two sma'l bojs started oft at once for help Mr. W Cox, on the Gratz place was the first to come He succeeded in re leasing Johnson's body from under the car. Dr B. Branton soon came, but could do nothing but summon the cor oner. The coroner, Dr C. Jacobs, arrived and decided no inquest neces sary and the undertaker was summon ed to take the body hich ^as brought to Willmar about two o'c'ock shock to the community as the news spread on the following day and sad dened the Christmas festivities, es a the churches of which the deceased has been an act.vp member. It was hard to realize that this active and willing neighbor had so suddenly left us in the flower of his manhood A'wajs ready and eager to help oth ers with a amile on his face and chesr ing words on his lips, he suddenly came to the end of his life's span and his day was done. August A. Johnson was born in Scania, Sweden, Feb. 17, 1881. In 1889 the family came to America and lo cated at Chicago Later they lemoved to Paxton, 111 where the parents, a brother, and a sister still live. On Jan 1, 190S, he was marr-ed to Miss Amanda Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mr3 Johnson of Paxton. In 1910 Mr and Mrs August Johnson came to this community. They fiist located on a faim in Sec 4, Northwest ot town Mr Johnson met th the misfortune ot having a hand mangled in a corn shredder, which injured member re fused to heal for a long time. He sold his farm and later went onto the Bjelkengxen farm near Svea. At Svea Mr Johnson was one of the active spirits of the community For some time past he lived on the old Lawler p'ace near Kandiyohi,'hav-' ing leassd the farm buildings only. The surviving wife and three chil dren—Harold, Evangeline and Russell —have the profound sympathy of all in tho'r great loss of a devoted hus band and father Among the mourn-' ers was also Mr Emil Johnson, a bro ther of Mxs Johnson Thomas Lawson of New London is a cousin of Mrs Johnson The funeral services took place yes terday (Tuesday) atternoon at the Bethel church with which the depart ed had reunited after returnmg from the Svea community Rev. Sor enson spoke in Swedish and Rev Jes per Ho'mquist in English Songs wera rendered by Eben Lawson, Samue! Nelson and by a quartet composed of ss Beatrice Eckwall Mrs N Hanson, Samuel Nelson and Oscar Au gustson The church was still its Christmas decorations which made a beautiful sett ng for the flower-laden casket The church was filled to the limit by many Svea and Kandiyohi peo ple besides the local folks who had come to show their sympathy and mingle their tears with those so cruel ly bereft The pall bearers were An drew and John Johnson, August and Martin Johnson and Nels Anderson, all of Svea, and the same who bore the deceased's close friend, R. Swenson, two weeks before to his last resting place. The remains of Mr. Johnson, accompanied by the family, were taken to Paxton, 111., leaving on an early morning train to day. Mrs. Johnson will return soon to settle her affairs here, but expects to make her future home at Paxton. ORPHAN'S PROGRAM The forty children at the Bethesda Orphans Home north of the city en joyed a beautiful Christmas tree pro gram and festival at the homes Sun day evening. Rev. N. Nilsen and Rav. Gynild gave ta'ks. Joys candy and fruit were distributed to the children. **. -*aas3C« W I S CHRISTMAS AT CLINIC Willmar Clinic Corps Enjoy Social Function on Thursday Evening Thursday evening the physicians, nurses and all others employed or connected with the Willmar Hospital and Clinic and families had a very en joyable time at the Clinic. They as sembled about a Christmas tree and Dr. R. J. Hodapp acting as old St. Niek, distributed the Christmas pres ents. He was fully costumed in a Santa Claus uniform. The physicians of the Clinic gave this Christmas par ty to entertain their employees be fore they left for their homes to spend the holidays. There were fifty one present at this occasion A very delicious lunch was served and other delicacies such as candy, nuts and various fruits. The evening was spent in playing various games and a very good social time was enjoyed by all. MARRIED AT MONTECELLO As a surprise on their friends in the city, Sigvald Nelson and Miss lone Kirkow were married quietly at Mon teceMo. Iowa, on Monday, December 26th The happy couple are now en joying a wedding trip and will return to Willmar during the second week of January Mr. Nelson is associated in the Nel son Bros Soft Water Laundry in the city The bride has been an employee of the firm for some time. Friends in the city extend congratu lations. LOCALSLOSTIN A CLOSE CONTEST The awful accident was a terrible University Wildcats Emerge Win- „. ners By Score of 25 to 17 Monday Evening The local Legion basket ball quint and the University Wildcats, a team composed of university students clash ed Monday evening on the local high school gymnasium floor in a close and interesting contest. The "Wildcats" succeeded in annexing a victory by the score of 25 to 17. The visitors proved to be a light but fast aggrega tion and led thruout the game by only one or two baskets Forssell, the capable guard of the "visitors shot two spectacular baskets from about the middle of the floor. Tousley, right for ward, was the main point ga ner as seven baskets were credited to him. The Willmar fhe p^yed well and fought the better trained and more ex- kst to the score. Se\ermson, Univer sity forward, who was expected in the lineup, did not play as he had to re turn to Minneapolis on the call of the coach. Pos RF LF Willmar Johnson Nordstrom Norhng Christian Branton CITY ADDS TWELVE BUSINESS PUCES Business Section of City Increased By Dozen New Enterprises During a Year During the year 1921 the business section of the city has been enlarged and new firms have established them selves. These are in addition to the changes owners of already well es tablished houses in the city published under separate head in this issue. The Manufacturers' Outlet Store has established a branch house under the managersh'p of I. Ruben on Ben son Avenue. It is a clothing and dry ters in the Opera House block but now penenced university outfit every inch Avenue, of the floor Nordstrom for the lo- The Green Lake Bill ard Parlors on ca's was there with his four baskets, the corner of Fifth and Benson is a Orlean Chnst'an of Parker College new addition to the amusement houses was in the lineup and added a field has-' of the city -. Wildcats Tousley Kucheman Hoel RG Forssell Johnson LG Field baskets for Willmar, Nord strcm 4, Norling 2. Christian 1 and Branton 1 For Wildcats, Tousley 7, Kucheman 2, Hoel 1. Forssell 2. Free throws for Willmar, Branton 1 out of 3, Johnson 0 out of 2, Nordstrom 0 out of 1. For Wildcats, Tousley 1 OUt Of 4 Three personals and 3 technical fouls were called on the visitors and 3 personals and one technical fouls were called on the locals ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr and Mrs. David Newton Tallman of this city announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Esther Jane TaI'man, to William Vigelius Freeman df Minneapolis. Mr. Freeman is a son of Dr and Mrs. James E. Freeman of Washington, D. C, formerly of Minne apo'is. Miss Tallman will be a bridal attendant at the marriage of Miss Cor inne Dickey and Louis Groch which takes place in Minneapolis Thursday evening. RETURNS TO SWEDEN Miss Ida Bjorlmg who has been vis iting with her brother Anton Bjorling for two weeks returned to Cambridge. 111.. Wednesday to visit her brother, John, and also her brother, Gust, of Altona, 111., and after a few days visit there she will return to Storvik, Swe den, at which place her home is lo cated. ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thunstedt enter tained at a dinner party at their home last evening. Covers were laid for twelve guests. RETURNS TO MILWAUKEE Irwin Peterson returned to Milwau kee, Wis., yesterday after spending the Christmas vacation visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Peterson. VOLUME 2 7 iES WILLMAR, MINNESOTA, E 2 8 1 9 2 1 PRICE, PER COPY, 5 CENTS has attractive rooms in the Curtis Block on Fifth Street and Benson av enue. goods firm. The Home Lunch, Ju'son & Jufc=on. \~\^rthem~'ceieb7atVtheir ~goY proprietors, opened their eating rooms on Benson Avanue West. The Men's Clothes Shop Lid- ARRANGING SCHEDULE stone proprietor, first occupied quar-1 The Style Shop, Mrs. R. A. Volk, proprietress, has carried on its busi ness in the city in the Opera House for several months past. The Peop'e's Meat Market, O H. El iason, proprietor, opened in the form- Bengtson & Larson are the own ers of a new meat market operated the same quarters as the Cash Gro cery, Paul Swenson, .proprietor. Hoglund Hardware is again a fam iliar firm name in the city The Hog iund brothers, Harry and Chester are the new proprietors and opened an up-to-date hardware store on Benson The C. P. Madsen & Co is a new vegetable firm located at the corner of Pacific Avenue and Third Street. The A. R. Brown grocery formerly oc cupied this building. TwO medical clinics have bean or ganized during the year, namely the Un'on Clinic with offices on Fifth St., and the Willmar Clinic with offices at the corner of Fourth Street and Litch field Avenuej The Union Clinic op erates the Rest Hospital on Fifth St and the Willmar Clmic the Willmar Hospital at the corner of Fourth and Becker avenue The Gift Shop is a new firm with the Misses Helen Jenness and Lillie Korthe as proprietresses. The Gift Shop is located on Pacific Avenue. DEATH IN NORTH DAKOTA The sad news has reached Willmar friends of the death of G. S. Ogren of Souris. N. D. He passed away Mon day from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Ogren was vice president of the Bank of Souris and was actively in charge of its affairs. He leaves a family. Two brothers, Emil and Edwin Ogren, re side at New London. So^mon Ogren, as the deceased was known here, came to New London from Sweden in the early eighties, where he attended the village school. He later entered a bu siness career, working for some time at Willmar before going to North Da kota. FRACTURES ARM Last Friday afternoon our county nurse, Miss Inga Imsdahl, had the mis fortune of breaking her right arm at the wrist while cranking a Ford car. On account of the cold weather the oil was a little stiff and the starter failed to pull the engine. Miss Imsdahl tried to crank the car, it back fired and the crank struck her right arm, breaking it. Her arm was set and dressed at the Willmar Clinic by Dr. B. J. Branton. LEGION BANQUET FEBRUARY 12 At the last meeting of the American Legion it was decided that the annual banquet will be held on Feb. 12th. this important Legion feast T.he «n this importriat Legion feast. The an nual banquet was held the last week in December the past two years. .\ A HappyrNew Year 19 22 May it Bring Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health to All. Willmar Tribune Workers COUPLE SURPRISED Mr. and lire. S. E, Shelman Sur prised on Silver Wedding Day By Friends Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Shelman were del ghtfully surprised last Friday eve. Dec. 23, by a company of friends and neighbors who gathered at their home, the occasion being their silver wed ding anniversary. The evening was spent in social visiting. At eleven o'clock a very delicious lunch was ser ved. A pur,se of silver money was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Shelman by the friends present as a remembrance Of the occasion which was received with thanks and was very much appre ciated. All present reported a good time and departed wishing that all might be present in twenty-five years Hodapp, er Tribune Building on Benson A -&%*eek. This wduld make ue owned by Mr. Ehasoa. 2 athletic officer of the a iS attempting to schedule games with the best fives in this part of the state. Challenges or .nvitationa to play have been sent out to such teams as Benson, Appleton, Litchfield, Howard Lake,'Morris, etc. Repliea have not as yet been received. A game is also under negotiation to be played with the University Wild cats in the local gym on Saturday ev "Jd team ftJ MRS. JOHNNOD) HASPASSEDAWAY Borisl Held at Tripolis Wednesday. Resided Near Kandiyohi 30 Years Mrs. John Noid, who has resided on a farm one mile south of Kandiyohi for thirty years, passed away at her home in Kandiyohi village on Sun day, Dec. 18. 1921. Mrs. Gustava Noid was born August 15, 1838, at Nobled parish, Krone bergs Lan. Smaland. Sweden, where she spent her youth. Mrs. Gustava Lundquist Noid was united in marri age in 18G4 to John Noid. They emi grated to America in 1870 when they located on a farm in Swift County In 1884 they moved to a farm one mile south of Kandiyohi where they resid ed until 1914 after which they resided in the village of Kandiyohi. The deceased leaves to mourn her death, the husband, John Noid five children, Emma Noid of Kandiyohi. C. J. Noid of Sanborn, Wis., Mrs. C. G. Elmquist and Mrs. C. E. Erickson, both of Fahlun township and Emil Noid of British Columbia Two children have passed away, John died when an infant and Mrs. Albert Shosten died three weeks ago. Her departure is also mourned by two sisters, residing in Sweden and one sister, Mrs.. Helen Swenson in Minneapolis. She leaves thirty-two grandchildren and six great grandchildren The funeral took place at the Swed ish Lutheran church at Tr'polis on Wednesday, December 21, 1921, Rev. Hjalmar Tillman officiating. The church choir rendered two selections at the house and two at the church. The pall bearers were Aug. Klint, guests. Aug. Lundquist. Chas. Chellberg, Frank Hawkinson, F. E. Croonquist and Peter Thulin. The remains were laid to rest in the Tripolis church cemetery. All the children were present at the funeral except Emil Noid of British Columbia. ATTEND FUNERAL Miss Charlotte Cetlerberg receiv ed a telegram stating the death of hex father, Charles- Cederberg on a ii smew HOWARD LAKE ON PROGRAM FRIDAY Second Official District Game To Be Played By Willmar High School The second game for the champion ship race as it concerns the local high school five will be played Friday even ing in the local High School gymnas ium and the opponent this time will be Howard Lake. This team has play ed several games this season and is expected to furnish respectable op position to the locals. The evening will be opened by a preliminary game played by the girls team of the Will mar High school and a team made up of girl alumni of the school This game is sure to be mterest.ng. Former girl stars are home for their vacation from college and will make up a strong al umni team The present high sehoo1 girls have one game th sea sen and showeJ to good advantage The boys game is certain to be in teresting. The local five bids strong to be a title contender in the district and will enter Friday evening's game with the determination to remove one more obstacle to the possession of the district flag. The preliminary game will com mence at eight o'clock. Admission prices are set at 20 and 35 cents. The big game will begin imtnediate- Ty at the close of the g'rls' contest. On January 6th St. Cloud will arrive for the second game with the locals This will be a return garie. Willmar was defeated by the Stearns County 'ads at St. Cloud by a score of 16 to 12 some weeks ago. 'deflated." CHRISTMAS CHEER Thursday of last week, and she left, bune "T" puzzle are still wagging their! for her home at Altona, Wis. Mr. and Mrs J. E. Scovil also went to the fun eral the latter being a daughter of the late Charles Cederberg. The cause of his death was heart failure! Miss Cederberg and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sco vill returned to this city Thursday. "IT STUDENTS HOME WiDmar Has Large Representation at State Ins&n tion The Willmar students attending the State University are home for their Christmas vacation. Among the stu dents are Eugene Ohsberg, son of Eric Ohsberg. and Minton Lundquist, son of Mrs. Betsey Lundquist, senior of the Dental department Clifford Rod lun, son of Mrs. Cecelia Rodlun, soph omore of the dental department Earl Curran, son ot Mrs. Ida Curran, of the Pre-Dental department Glen and Ray burn Larson, sons -of John Larson, who are enrolled in the Engineering and Business department respectively Prof. William Williams, son ot J. A. Williams, instructor in the Engineer ing department Russell Frost, son of Dr. E. H. Frost, of the Medical de partment John Wiggins, son of W. D. Wiggins, of the Engineering depart ment Irwin Norman, son of August Norman, of the Medical Gertrude Tallman, daughter of David N. Tall man Adeline Feig, daugh ter of John Feig Harold Gilbert, son of Judge T. O. Gilbert and Robert Johnson, son of Mrs. C. S. Johnson, both of the law department Alvin Nordstrom. Bon of Isaac Nordstrom Blanchford Hallin, son of F. J. Hallin, and Richard Taylor, son of J. H. Tay lor, both of the Engineering depart ment Harold Severinson, son of O. K. Severinson Lloyd Peterson, son of N. J. Peterson Florence and Hattie Carl son, daughters of S. B. Carlson and Irwin Dahleen. son of Martin Dahleen, of the Agricultural department. HEAVIEST MAIL INp 0. HISTORY CLERKS ARE DISCHARGED Wholesale discharges of employes is reported on the Great Northern. Only a very few clerks are left in the Division headquarters it is said, not especially emphasizing his thanks in nearly enough to take care of the cler- behalf of the employees of the post ical workr The discharges were com-1 office to the public for the unusual plete, not simply lay-offs, and appar- early mailing. Because of the patrons ently carry with them the loss of all observing this request to "mail early" seniority rights of such who may be much of the mass of Christmas mail re-engaged by the company. It is no wa9 moved on quite early in the week doubt a part of the plan to "deflate" Despite the heavy mail the emp'oyees labor as the farmers have already been found no trouble to accomodate it all due to the early mailing. Christmas baskets of provisions or ers attended to the matter of appor tioning and distributing of these gifts. The Elks Lodge contributed $60, the American Legion $50, and a fund was solicfted from the banks and others by the mayor for the purchase of the othex Christmas cheer were distribu- edian and Whirlwind Step Dancer, ap ted to-about thirty homes in the city peared at the Dreamland Theatre last on Christmas Eve. Capt. Johnson of' Saturday evening and before the the Salvation Army assisted by oth- 1 supplies. The Presbyterian and Synod this territory from this center. churches also sent out baskets. INSURANCE MAN HERE Julius Thomason and wife are spend ing the holidays with Mrs. ThomaBon's mother, Mrs. Miller-Olson. Mr. Thom ason just returned from a month's trip to Hartford, Conn., to the home office of the insurance company of which he is the local district manager with headquarters at Minneapolis. ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs. James Sanderson en tertained at a family dinner last Mon day. Covers were laid for twenty-two PUZZLE RESULTS IN OUR NEXT ISSUE Jndges Still Deliberating On Pnzile Lisb The three wise judges. In the Tri- Wright, until New Years. Willmar Postoff.ce Set. He::rd Iu Christmas Mail Volume. 10,000 Mailed Parcels All records for Christmas mailing at the Willmar postoflee were smash ed into atoms during the 1921 season. Fully 10000 Christmas parcels were mailed at the windows in the Federal Building and some 1500 parcels were insured. This is the largest volume the history of the local postoffice. Two extra clerks were kept top busy to ass'st in the handling of the mail and delivery boys and extra carriers* were employed to assist in the deliv ery work. The card and letter mail also was by far the heaviest in postoffice rec ords. Our Postmaster A. O. Forsberg is COMEDIAN HERE Lester Raymond Black Face Com- Christmas eve audience present pre- sented an act of fifteen minutes dur ation which was a pleasing combina tion of laughs and skillful exhibition of "the light, fantastic toe." Lester Raymond has made his head quarters in WilUnar and will work Mr. Raymond by singing, dancing and witty talking numbers contribu tes a vaudeville number which is cer tain to find favor and approval. FRACTURES WRIST heads over the huge pile df lists sub- HOME FROM NORMAL mitted to them in this very popular Anna Overgaard. Eleanor De La contest They promise however that Hunt, Ruth Kendall, Bernice Benson a report in full will be published in and Lilly Undberg who are attending our next issue and also a complete ac- the St. Cloud Normal, are spending count by the Puzzle Editor. Look for the holidays at their respective homes it in our first issue of the New Tear, tin this city. crank struck his right wrist. He was taken to Willmar the next morning, where the injury was dressed by Dr. Iver S. Benson. Mr. Magnuson is getting along nicely. HERE FROM KANSAS Edward Molinv of Neodesha, Kan sas, arrived Tuesday of last week and is a guest at the August Norman home. Mr. Moline is a brother of Mrs. Nor man. He will return the first of the year. LEFT FOR NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. Ella M. Ramsett left Saturday for Grand Forks, N. D., where she will spend a week visiting her mother, Mrs. wmmmmmmmmm WATCH DATE SUP Paper slope an promptly to keep CHRISTMAS SPIRIT PRESENT INCITY Cme, RdtfMt tbmt Ohtw TucoHeUDnfTiktUt The Christmas e«son of 1521 as ob served in our city take* its place at the side of any similar observanca In the past. The city for a week prev ious was active and Imsy with pre parations for the favorite holidays ot the year. The stores in the city were kept busy supplying the purchasing and gift needs of their patrons. Stores ex hausted their supplies of Christmas greeting cards and holiday trimmings were also difficult to find. All in ail the Christmas busiitess of the mer chants of the city was far better than was expected during these times. The city municipal Christmas tree was a feature mark of observance. The tree is standing at th* corner ot 4th S and Litchfield Avenue and with brightly colored lights and other dec orations attracted much favorable comment. The Civic (Hub had com plete charge pt the Community Tree. During the week the school children from the various grade schools of the city sang Christmas carols from the steps of the postoffice. A group of the Willmar Choral Society members sang carols Friday evening." Special Christmas programs were held in the schools during the week. School closed on Frday for a two pre'-s acaton The schools will ag -i en on January 9th. The City of Willmar, The Salvation ^rmy, The Kandiyohi County Chapter of the Red Cross, the American Le zo 'h* ":s Lodge and various church erg r.utions aided inr spread ng gcol cheer and happiness 'in the homes of the needy in the city. Early morning services were held Sunday morning in the churches ot the city. Attendances at these ser vices were better than usual. Excell ent programs were rendered and the day ushered in from the pulpit in a fitting manner. Children's Sunday school festivals were held Monday evening in the city, these attracting capacity audiences. The city was visited by many home comers and others who spent the sea son at homes in the city. MARRIED IN UTAH Popular WiHmar Couple United Marriage Last Monday Afternoon Edward Magnuson of Fahlun town ship sustained a badly fractured wrist fcunday evening. Dec. 18th while} VISITORS PROM CANADA ank'ing his Buick car at his farm Mr and Mrs Ole Strandberg of Al p'ace The car back fired and the berta, Car a 'a, arrived in this city on JL =2&= The marriage of A. LeRoy Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Christian, and Miss Helga C. Berg, daughter of Mrs. J. C. Berg, both families of this city, occurred last Monday afternoon at three o'clock at Ogden. Utah. FoN» lowing the wedding the couple, went on-a wedding trip iu the west and will return to make their home in the city after its completion. A host of friends wili greet the hap py two upon their arrival here. NORWEGIAN LADIES AIO The Ladies Aid of the Norwegian Lutheran Free church will serve a pub lic coffee Wednesday, January 4th, at 2 o'clock p. m„ in the church parlors. Those serving refreshments are the Mesdames Carl Johnson, Lizzie Hult berg, Ida Olson and Miss Sigrid Nel son. Everybody cordially invited to attend. TRIPOLIS MEW YEARS FESTIVAL A New Years festival will be held at the Tripolis Lutheran church on Sat urday evening, Dec. 31, at 8 o'clock. A good program is being planned. A lunch consisting of sandwiches, cake, pie and coffee will be served. Every» body welcome. Saturday to visit at Charley Wallin's and Andrew Nelson's and also with many other trends and relatives in (his city and Svea for an extended time. PROGRAM AMD SALE A program and o&ndy sale will be held on Monday evening, Jan. 2, at Oak Park. Lunch will be served. Ev erybody welcome. LADIES AIO The Swedish M, B. church will meet Thursday, January I, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Johnson at 617, 5th. St. W. Everyone ia welcome. FALL FROM LADOER CAUSED DEATH Andrew E, Edblom's death at Eug ene. Oregon, was caused by a fall from a ladder as he was la the act of plac ing a star in the Christmas decora tions at the First M. E. church on Fri day, Dec. 16. His skull was fracture* in the falL -mm mi 5 I