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VOLUME 11.
PUPILS HOLD COURT
Slander Case Occupies Attention
of High School Students in
Mock Trial.
The second 'annual session of the
High school court was held last Fri
day evening at the court house with
Judge O.teroeBS presiding, Arthur
Carlson acting as sheriff and Victor
Selvig in the clerk of court's chair.
As usual, the court calendar was very
short, only one case occupying the
attention of the presiding judge. This
one case was that of Max field Lewis,
plaintiff, vs. Seymour Davids, de
fendant, in which the plaintiff asked
for damages to the amount of $5,000
for alleged slander. Attys. Porter
and Martin appeared for the plaintjff
and the defendant had engaged the
services of Attya. Knutson and Jen
ness. When court had opened, Atty.
Martin moved the case mentioned
above, after which the following citi
zens were selected as members of the
jury: Prof. Harold Powers, Edgar
Sather, Fred Haines, Harrison Sher
wood, Arthur Anderson, Maurice
Nordstrom, Elmer Odell, Walter Port
er, Robert Oram, Oscar "Frldlund,
Russell Peterson and Hjajmar Swen
son.
In his opening speech to the jury
Atty. Martin for the plaintiff briefly
outlined what the prosecution Intended
to prove and he also read the com
plaint, in which it was stated that the
defendant had called the plaintiff a
perjurer, much to the latter's grief
and sorrow and the same had also
caused a decided discount in the esti^
mation of his character among his
friends. Maxfield Lewis was then-,
called on the stand. His testimony
caused a great deal of merriment and
even the austere jurors in the jury
box could not refrain from exercising
their laughter muscles a "wee bit."
When cross examined by the counsel
for the defense, he was handled in a
most rough-shod manner and it did
not take long before he was "up in
the air." It may be mentioned here
as an explanation that in the answer
the defendant admitted having called
the plaintiff a perjurer but further
more contended that the statement was
not slanderous, but that it was true
In the trial held last year the plaintiff
told a few things which were later
proven to be untruthful and it was
therefore the purpose of. the defense
to show that the plaintiff was a per
jurer. To this end Atty. Knutson
brought out the conduct of the witness
in last year's trial. The witness de
nied being under oath at that time,
however, saying that when the oath
was administered to him exhorting
him to tell the truth he answered "no"
instead of "yes". Asked as to wheth
er or not he was under oath at the
present time he said he did not know,
whereupon the counsel for the defense
demanded that he should be sworn
again and this was done. Lewis waB
followed by Frank Adams and Misses
Hannah Reading, Alphia Jacobaon
and Marion Mlnton, who all testified
to Lewis' good character "as far as
they knew." This concluded the case
for the plaintiff and after a few open
ing remarks by Atty. Jenuess the de
fense had its legal inning.- The wit
nesses examined by the defense were
Carl Peterson, Atty. Knutson, Sey
mour Davids, A. N. Gilbertson, Mis
ses Olive Cresby, Barbara Williams,
Allene Sherwood and Hazel McCune
These all testified to the splendid
character and reputation of the de
fendant and occasionally they also
recited a few cold facts which had a
distinct tendency to lower the jury's
estimation of the plaintiff's character
Last, but by no means least, came the
addresses of the opposing counsels to
the jury, in which they reviewed, the
evidence in a very efficient manner.
The jury retired at 10:30 after having
listened to the instructions of the
court. Altho the evidence seemed
overwhelmingly in favor of the de
fense, yet the "honorable" jurors
were unable to agree on a verdict and
at 11:15 the court was so instructed.
It was then decided that a majority
decision would be accepted, whereupon
a, verdict was awarded the defendant
by a vote of 8 to 4. The jury last
year was composed of girls with one
exception and this was generally con
ceded to be the reason for the dis
agreement then. This year's experi
ence proved beyond a doubt, however,
that girls are not the only ones ca
pable of being "contrary-minded."
All who took part in the mock trial
accredited themselves nicely and the
experience gained will no doubt prove
valuable at some future time. There
was a large attendance and more or
less noise prevailed. This uneasiness
on the part of the crowd was partly
due to the difficulty with which the
witnesses could be heard, which again
was due to the poor acoustics of the
court room.
E. J. Carpenter's "A Little Out
cast" is brimful of modern amaze
meats and peculiarly fascinating
scenes to attract theatre goers. At
the opera house tomorrow (Thursday)
evening.
Willmar's Building Boom.
That the year 1905 will not be be
hind previous years as far as the erec
tion of residences is concerned Is evi
dent from the fact that local building
contractors have already been award
ed the contracts for several fine resi
dences, a number of which are now in
process of erection. If the present
plans of some of our citizens are car
ried out it 1B safe to say that Willmar
will enjoy a building boom this sea
son-which will compare very favorab
ly with any of its predecessors.
In addition to the list of new resi
dences already mentioned in these col
umns the following have come under
our observation:
Mrs. Johanna Strand has the frame
work well under way for a $3,000 resi
dence which is being erected on her
lots on Second street. The old build
ing which has sheltered the family for
so many years now gives way to a
more modern struoture. It has been"
sold to Ole Westgaard, the purchase
price being $65, and will have its new
location on lots near the A. O. Fors
berg residence property on south
Eighth street. The contract for the
erection of Mrs. Strand's new resi
dence was awarded to Erlck Nelson.
E. T. Sandbo, the popular proprie
tor of the Delmonlco Cafe, has the
foundation started for a $2,000
residence on his lots on south Fifth
street. Andrew Fridlund has the con
tract for the frame work.
Among the new buildings to go up
this season in Spicer'a addition is
that of C. L. Collin, who is having a
13,000 residence erected for him by
Contractor Bjoreell. Work is now
nicely progressing on the superstruc
ture. Mr. Bjorsell also has the con
tract for a $3,000 residence to be erect
ed for Alfred Gilbertson on lots south
of the residence property now ocau
pied by the Gilbertson Bros.
Farewell Reception.
Willmar Camp of Modern Wood
men gave a farewell reception to Mr.
J. L. Lindner and family at their hall
last Wednesday evening. The recep
tion was in the nature of a surprise,
the invitations being sent out to the
Woodmen and their families for a so
cial. The first part of the evening was
spent in playing various games.
About 10 o'clock the doors to the dln
ingroom were thrown open, and when
Mr. and Mrs. Lindner were'conducted
to a seat at the head of the table it
first dawned upon them that the affair
was given in their honor. Dr. Chris
tian Johnson in a neat speech ex
pressed theLwelUwjUhes of the Neigh*
bors for the guests of honor, who are
about to leave us, and in the name of
the Camp presented them with a fine
silver water set with suitable engrav
ing. Mr. Lindner was taken aback
somewhat, but soon rallied, and
acknowledged the gift in a short
speech. The company then proceeded
to do justice to the excellent luncheon
prepared. After this was disposed of
Dr. Johnson, acting as toastmaster,
called upon various members for short
speeches. The following responded
to toasts announced: Emanuel Chris
tenson, H. J. Ramsett, J. W. Kent,
Mrs. Kent, C. C. Selvig and A. O.
Forsberg. After the speeches the
younger element, including .several
grayheaded youths, enjoyed a dance.
Willmar Mill Improvements.
Improvements will be made at the
Willmar mill this month that will in
volve an expenditure of $5,000. New
machinery will be installed and the
property will undergo a change that
will give the Willmar Milling Co. bet
ter facilities for handling its rapidly
increasing business. While the work
is in progress it will be necessary to
close the mill. It is expected, how
ever, that everything will be completed,
so as to start up again the first part
of June.
The contract for installing the new
machinery has been let to the well
known mill furnishing house of the
Nordyke & Marmon Co. of Indiana
polls, lad., and their Northwestern
representative, James Pye, will have
charge of the work.
When the Willmar mill is again in
running order it will be in a condition
that will be strictly up-to-date and
make it a strong competitor for the
milling trade in this section.
Messrs. Boyd and Hennings. have
been busy the last few days planting
trees, shrubbery and plants on the
court house grounds. The planting
was done in accordance with a plat
made by tne Jewell Nursery Co., of
Lake City, which also furnished all
the stock needed. Among the trees
planted are evergreens, Norway
spruce, Colorado blue spruce, balsam
firs, white spruce, Arbor Vitas and
L. L. W. birches, and more than 20
kinds of flowering shrubs have been
put in. The arrangement of the dl ffer
ent plants is most artistic and reflects
much credit upon the maker Of the
plat, and when everything will be in
bloom! the appearance of the court
house yard will be like that of a veri
table flower garden. In all more than
230 plants have been placed and Boyd
and Hennings feel quite confident that
all of them will grow and thrive.
The Little Helpers meet at the
Faulk home next Friday evening.
E.
On Friday evening Willmar people
will have the opportunity of listening
to a treat in the musical line when the
Citizens' orchestra, under the leader
ship of Prof. Emll Hegstrom, and as
sisted by Julius Blakkestad and John
Teply, of the Minneapolis Symphony
orchestra, and Mrs. R. L. Knebel, of
this city, will give a concert at the
opera house. The members of the
orchestra are all talented musicians
and during the past few months they
Selection—
This was the fourth time Mr. Carl
son was committed to the hospital for
insane, the three previous times being
in '87, '99 and '02. These attacks were
all of a short duration, however, and
each time he was discharged in a much
improved condition. The symptons
of his last attack came on a few days
ago, when be became troubled with
restlessness and insomnia. He also
talked incoherently on different topics,
particularly religion, and as he also
showed a disposition to injure those
around him, it was finally concluded
to have him examined. Ordinarily,
however, he is of a quiet and unassum
ing disposition and is perfectly
capable of taking care of himself.
He is a man of 40, in "good physical
condition and enjoying good bodily
health. The cause of his mental dis
turbance is not known. The phy
sicians which have the case in charge
feel quite hopeful in regard to his
condition and by good and careful
treatment he will no doubt soon be re
stored to his right mind. Carlson is
married and has a wife and five chil
dren living on a farm in Lake Eliza
beth.
Will Observe Memorial Day.
The Commercial Club has taken
the initiative in making preparations
for an observance of Memorial Day,
on Tuesday, May 30. President Wellin
announces the appointment of a
Memorial Day committee consisting
of the following members: C. A.
Birch, chairman, L. O. Thorpe and
Russell Spicer.
As quite a sentiment seems to have
developed that Memorial Day exer
cises be held in our city, with this
committee in charge of the general
arrangements, the officers of the Com
mercial Club will endeavor to have
the business men of our city close
their places of business on that day,
acd will raise a fund for the enter
tainment of out-of-town G. A. R.
members, who may visit the city. The
committee is hopeful that all veterans
in the county will make it a point to
be present. Arrangements will be
made for good speakers and also the
necessary music during the^day. It
is probable that the Juvenile Band of
Willmar will be engaged for the occa
sion.
Notice of Hearing Petition to Va
cate Street.
Whereas, a petition has been filed
with the City Clerk by William J.
Pinney and others praying for the
abandonment .and vacation of that
certain street lying and being adjacent
to the east boundary line of Block
four (4), of Paulson & Sunde's Sub
division of Lot "D" in Eastern Addi
tion to Willmar, and being between
the south boundary line of Benson
avenue and the north boundary line
of Litchfield avenue and being sixty
feet wide
Now, therefore, pursuant to a reso
lution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Willmar April 24, 1905,
notice is hereby given that the said
petition will be beard and determined
on Monday evening, May 22, 1905, at
8 o'clock p. m., in the Council Cham
bers in the Library Building, and all
persons interested are hereby notified
to appear at said time and place and
give reasons, if any, why such peti
tion should not be granted.
Oiven under my hand this 24th day
of April, 1906.
(Seal.)
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Citizens' Orchestra Concert
(a. "Steel King March"....
b. "Bohemian Girl"
ORCHESTRA
Piano Solo—"The Palms''.....
HILMA JOHNSON
Violin Solo—"Romance and Bolero". '.,.
1S,UIL HEGSTROM
a. "Romaine" -..
Vocal Solo (with violin obligato)—"Angels Serenade" Braga
MRS. L. KNEBEL
Ernil Hegstrom
Selection—"Norma" (From Bellinis Opera) Berger
ORCHESTRA
Bass Solo—"Perpetunm Mobile"
J. T. OTOS, 7
City Clerk.
Have put In some faithful and thorough
practice. We feel sura that all who
attend will find the concert a most en
joyable one and also feel that the or
chestra will receive the large patron
age it deserves.
The price of admission will be 60
cents to all parts of the house except
the gallery, which will be 35 cents.
Seats can be reserved at the usual
place.
The program in full Is given below.
b. «'Fantana'' (From the Comic Opera).
ORCHESTRA
Trombone Solo—"Melody of Love"....
PETER J. GOVIG
Comet Solo—"Arbuckleiwian Polka" .Hartmahn
LEWIS C. HANSCOM
St. Clair
...Balfe
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.J. Faure
..Dane) a
.St. Clair
Hubbel
Engelmann
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JOHN TEPLY
Clarinet Solo—"Scene and Air'".
ALEXANDER C. WILLIAMS
Cello Solo—' 'Romance" .[ Goltermann
JULIUS BLAKKESTAD
Selection—"Alphonso and Estrella".
ORCHESTRA
Carlson Again Committed.
Peter S. Carlson was examined in
probate court Monday evening, was
declared Insane and was later in the
evening taken to the hospital at Fer
gus Fails by Deputy John Malmberg
of Atwater.
Laska
Bergson
Schubert
Seniors are Entertained.
Prof, and Mrs. P. C. Tonnirg very
pleasantly entertained the members of
tbe senior class and the high school
faculty at their home Saturday even
ing. The rooms had been tastefully
decorated for the occasion with strings
of autumn leaves tinted in brown and
red, the class colon and the figures
'05, also in the class colors, were
hung across the bay window in tbe
parlor. Among other interesting
pastimes of the evening was a "Poesy"
contest, each one present being re
quired to write an original poem
about one of the many articles found
about the room. The poem written by
Prof. J. Harold Powers about a
garden fork proved the best and he
was accordingly declared the' "poet
laureate" of the evening. DeliciouB
refreshments were served* by Mrs.
Tonning, assisted by Misses Foster
and Randall. The guests took thei*
departure at a late hour, voting the
host and hostess moat royal enter
tainers.
Death Relieves Young Sufferer.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olson, who
reside on south Fifth street, mourn
the loss of their only child, William
Allen, who passed away this morning
at 9:30, after a week's illness from
brain fever. The little fellow was
three years and two months of age.
For the past three months he had been
afflicted with tubercular hip disease
and a short time ago was taken to the
cities for treatment under a specialist.
He was brought back home and seemed
to be improving, when he was stricken
down with the fatal illness and death
came suddenly.
The funeral will probably be held
next Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.
The services will be held at the Swed
ish Mission church, Rev. A. N. Oster
holm officiating.
Assessors Meet.
The assessors of Kandiyohi county
met at the county auditor's office last
Thursday to get their blanks and also
to talk over assessment matters in the
interest of uniformity in assessments.
The state board of equalization has
furnished the following as the basis
or lowest price at which the various
classes of property should be assessed:
Horses—1 year old, 910 2 years, M.7
3 years and over, 130.
Cattle—1 year old, 94 2 years, 18
cows, 912 oxen, 920 other cattle, 915.
Hogs, per hundred, 94 sheep, 91.60
dogs, 95.
Wagons, carriages and bicycles, 910:
automobiles, 9200.
Sewing machines, 95 watches and
clocks, 91 organs, 915 pianos, 980.
All other household goods at about
half value.
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Edwards
May 1.
G. Slagter has treated his house to
a coat of paint.
B. L. Anderson Is assisting Sam
Johnson with "spring"work.
Henry Buurman and family visited
Raymond relative! Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Bergmeyer and son
Mattie drove to Willmar on business
Monday.
A pair of twins brightened'the home
of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Howe Thurs
day morning.
Some of the farmers around here
are shipping their cream to outside
points, and all report good results.
School closed In Diet. No. 91 last
Friday. A basket social waa given in
the evening and a good program waa
rendered.
tllmar Will Again Put Forth Its
Best Efforts to Entertain
Carnival Visitors.
The question of holding a street
fair In 1905 was considered by a num
ber of our citizens at a meeting held
la,tt Wednesday evening at the Com
mercial Club rooms. The sentiment
was strongly in favor of the project
and we are now assured that our peo
ple will have the pleasure of partlci
Pftlng In another big carnival.
ijWhile the attendance was not large,
yet those present were enthusiastic in
favoring another street fair. The
meetingswas presided over by Presi
dent Russell Spicer of the Willmar
Street Fair Association and Peter
Hong acted as the secretary. It was*
shown that the Association has a neat
little sum in the treasury with which
to begin work and commence the nec
essary preparations. The meeting
voted to hold the fair in September
arid the matter of deciding on the ex
act dates and making Other necessary
arrangements was left in the hands of
tbji following gentlemen, who were
elected as the board of directors: E.
C^Wellin, O. R. Berkness, Ole Ro
geh, Alton Crosby, Peter Bonde, Peter
Hong, Russell Spicer, E. T. Sandbo
anil Ernest Person. This board ar
ranged for a meeting to be held this
(Wednesday) evening at the Commer
cikl Club rooms for the purpose of
electing officers and attending to the
necessary details in making the pro
per start for holding the carnival.
It lathe intention of the Associa
tion to make the street fair and carni
val of 1905 bigger and grander than
ever. A program of attractions dif
ferent from preceding years will of
course be arranged for. With an en
terprising and energetic set of officers
to manage affairs, backed by the
hearty support of our citizens as well
at those of the entire county, there is
n,q reason why the coming carnival
should not be a grand success. Let
us| all take hold and help in arrang
ing for a street fair that will draw the
biggest crowd that* has ever visited
our city.
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Supburg
O. O. Vig made a flying trip to Mur
*dok last v-eek. .,
Miss Nan Coyne visited with her
sister Lizzie here last Sunday.
John Murphy of Shakopee called on
his cousin, E. Coyne, last Sunday.
Rumor has it that wedding bells will
soon ring out here. Good for Mike.
Chris Sanders made a trip to Broo
ten last Saturday, returning Sunday.
Mrs. Botten and Mrs. N. Brooten
were guests at the Vig home last Tues
day.
Miss Minnie Freese made a trip to
Starbuck last week te consult a phy
sician.
Albert Ellingboe is at present on
the sick list. We hope it won't prove
serious.
Mr.andMrs. Hellerud have returned
from Kerkhoven, where they have
spent the winter.
Eliza Bernt went to Belgrade last
week. She will remain there for a
couple of months.
Miss Emma Paulson, who is teach
ing in Lake Johanna, spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Jack Freese has returned from Min
neapolis, where he has been staying
for the laet three years.
Last Saturday a dance was given at
Sunburg, and it was quite well at
tended in spite of the cold weather.
Ole and Elma Thorson and Annie
Hanson, of Lake Johanna, were pleas
ant callers at the home of S. Sand
ers last Sunday.
Little Bennie Vig, while eating din
ner, had a chicken heart stuck in his
throat, and had to go to a doctor to
have it removed.
C. R. Saodvlg gave a very inter
esting lecture in the school house in
Dlst. No. 73 last Friday evening. It
was well attended and everybody en
joyed it.
The Sunburg ball team played last
Sunday near the Sunburg store. The
young folks also enjoyed themselves
marching and acting. Mr. Moen was
their instructor.
Somebody out here had the tire of
awheel punctured by some jealous
fellow while out visiting, and had to
walk home. When will some people
learn that malicious destruction of
property is not a smart joke
KELLEY.
Photographer J. C. Jansrud attend
ed a meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Northwestern Photogra
phers' Association held in Minneapo
lis last week. Final arrangements
were made for the annual convention
which is to be held at Duluth July 5th,
6sh and 7th.
A ten-pound daughter made her ar
rival Thursday morning at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vance.
Another Silver Medal Contest
The W. C. T. U. has now completed
arrangements for another silver medal
contest to be given at the Free Lu
theran church on Friday evening,
May 12. This time six young ladies
will contest for the honors and we
feel sure that their many friends will
enjoy to be present and listen to their
orations. The usual admission fee of
ten cents will be charged. The pro
gram in full is printed below.
Piano Solo—Selected Miss Aiiiy Hanscom
Introductory Remarks....Prof. H. S. Hilleboe
Oration—"Old Soapy" Peart Ives
Vocal Solo—"My Name in Mother's Prayer"
Mr. F. W. Howe, piano accompaniment
by Mfcs Inez Hovye.
Oration—"The Old Violin"
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Miss Barbara Williams
Vocal Solo—-'Mother's Son" :...
Miss-Florence Porter
Piano accompaniment by Miss Amy Hanscom
Oration—"A Terrible Charge" .-.
...........Miss Gertrude HiticbOt
Violin Solo—Selected Mr. F. B. Treat
Piano accompaniment by Miss E. Dahlheim
Oration—"The Ballot"...
Miss Hannah Peterson
Vocal Solo—Selected..Misa Millie Rasmusson
Piano accompaniment by Miss Helen Sather
Oration—-'College Oil Cans"..
Miss Jeanette Ives
Vocal Duet—"Rock of Ages" ...
Mrs. F. \V. Dobbyn and Ludvig Dale.
Piano accompaniment by Miss Amy Hanscom
Oration—"One More" Miss Gladys Birch
Vocal Solo—"Somebody's Bdy" F. W. Howe
Piano accompaniment by Miss Inez Howe
Judges retire.
Recitation—Selected ?Miss Ethel Styles
Instrumental Music.
Closing remarks and 'presentation of medal
by Rev. H. C.'Buall.
Song by the Audience—America.
fCapdiyohi
W I I I I I I I I W W
May 2
Geo. Eoblom was in Atwater last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Matt Cody returned home from
St. Paul last wtek.
Peter Erickson was in New London
a few days last week.
JimTait was in Litchfield last Tues
day to see Dr Robertson.
Miss Agnes Tulin is at present stay
ing in Atwater with her sister.
Mrs. Erick Engvall was in Litchfield
one day laBt week to see Dr. Cassel.
Robert Tait has been quite sick the
last week, but. is now somewhat im
proved.
Ei Hailstrom spent last week visit
ing at his home in Red Wing, return
ing last Friday evening.
A dance was given in the M. W. A.
hall last Monday evening. All pres
ent reported a good time.
'Miss Martha EHcVsbnJ went to At
water last Thursday, where she will
learn the millinery, trade.
Esper Norman returned from Min
neapolis last week where he has been
attending school the past winter*
MiBS Angie Defoe left last Saturday
for Graceville where she will resume
her studies at the St. Mary's academy.
Miss Annie Carlson of New London
was here a few days last week with a
handsome line of millinery, which she
displayed at Sanderson's store.
MIKE.
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Iwlatnre
May 1.
Miss Jennie Thompson visited at
P. M. Luadin's place over Sunday.
Moris Swenson was taken seriously
111 last Sunday with inflammation of
the bowels.
'Misses Annie Johnson and Lydia
Erlandson were Willmar visitors last
Friday.
Holger Elkjer came home last Sat
urday from A. Ryden's, where he has
been working for the last two months.
C. F. Akerson left last Friday for
Halstad, Minn., where he has accepted
a position and will remain for several
months.
Sam Finstrom, who has been stay
ing at F. W. Llndman's place for two
weeks, left for Minneapolis Tuesday
of last week.
The farmers are enjoying the fine
weather we are having this spring for
doing tpeir work. Seeding of flax Is
nearly finished, and the corn ground
is being put in readiness.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Ostlund were agree
ably surprised last Saturday evening,
when a goodly number of their friends
took possession oftheir house. Games
and Other amusements were partici
pated in for several hours. As a re
membrance of the occasion Mr. and
Mrs. Ostlund were presented with a
sideboard. AH present report a good
time.
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Probate Court Matters.
Final decree was issued yesterday,
in the matter of Conrad Wigdah),
deceased. According to tne terms of
the will, Mrs. Aletta Wigdahl, the
wife of the deceased, becomes the own
er of lot 7 in block 67, to have and to
hold as the homeBtead during the term
of her natural life, and she also re
ceives a sum of cash amounting. to
9105 58 Five children, Odin, Ludvig,
Misses Aletta, Clara and Laura, each
receive an equal share of 121116 and
also one-fifth of aforementioned real
estate property, subject however to
the life interest of Mrs. Conrad Wig
dahl.
A decree of descent of real estate
May 2.
Enoch Gunner made his weekly trip
here Monday.
Andrew Spor is at present working
for Albert Olson.
E. Engberg made a flying trip to tbe
cities last Thursday.
W. F. Gratz of Willmar made his
regular call at the store Friday.
Remember to attend the farmers'
meeting in Diet. No. 58 on May 6, at
three o'clock, p. m.
Albert Bjur's hired man had two
runaways in one day last week. A
broken pole was the only damage.
Frank Johnson, our buttermaker,
has enjoyed a visit from relatives at
Cokato for^ nearly two weeks.
Bert M. Ruse of St. Paul, represen
tative for tbe M. D. T. Co., shook
hands with old Mends here last Fri
day.
E. J. Bomsta is home again from
Minneapolis, where he has been con
sulting a physician He is somewhat
improved.
The nice showers we had last week
gave a green color to fields and mead
ows, and everything looks favorable
for a good crop.
A. T.Bjurhas been circulating a
subscription list for bis father-in law,
Andrew Parson of Atwater, who has
had the misfortune of being obliged
to have one of his legs amputated.
Rev. Nilson preached his. farewell
sermon last Sunday. The church was
filled to its utmost capacity, there be
in* visitors from Willmar, Kandiyo
hi, Atwater, Grove City, Lake Lillian
and Fahlun.
Last Wednesday Mall Route In
spector H. M. Lawrence of Minneapo
lis inspected the proposed new route
to start from our store. The route is
24i miles long. We do not know what
the report will be, but if it is favor
able the route will be opened about
July 1.
Hilmer Stenberg went to Harrison
Friday to take charge of the cream
ery, as Fred Stenberg was taken sick
and had to go home to receive care
from his parents. PEN.
T?o8e1apd
May 1.
Roseland will have a baseball nine.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Erickson visited
at Wm. Llndquist's home Sunday.
Misses Esther and Phebe Lindqulst
are home from the cities for a vjsii
A. O. Renstrom had the misfortune
of losing a "valuable horse Wednes
day.
Miss Carrie Peterson made a short
visit to her home in this town last
week.
Per Peterson of Long Lake conduct
ed services at the Free Baptist church
Sunday.
Wm. Bede of Olivia rendered vete
rinary services at O. Tatting's place
last Friday.
Chas. Ostman has commenced his
Sunday school again, after a few
months' vacation.
A social was held at the Christine
church Friday evening. A good and
enjoyable time is reported.
The ground is now being prepared
for flax and corn, but the weather has
turned cold again, so do not be in too
much of a hurry putting in these crops
or they may be short like my crop of
news.
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It is our sad duty to report the
death of Mrs. Frank Lindquist, which
occurred Monday, April 24. Mrs.
Liudquist was born in Meeker county,
Minn., Nov. 20, 1875, but has been a
resident of this county since early
childhood. Her mortal remains were
interred in the cemetery of Christine
church, Rev. F. Nordquist officiating.
A loving husband and tnree small
children, an aged father, A. Tatting,
and a brother O. Tatting, are left to
mourn her death. May we be found
ready when the angel of death calls us.
NIXIE.
Tripoli*
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May 2.
Next Sunday at 10 o'clock, a m., a
class of 1G young persons will be con
firmed in the Lutheran church.
Mr. H. H. Vogelpohl, of the firm of
Vogelpohl & Spaeth of New Ulm,
spent a couple of days last week in
the Lutheran church, tuning and look
ing over the pipe organ. The organ
is now in first-class shape.
This week there is a rush in and
around the church. Beside the many
children who are attending school,
there are a number of carpenters and
paiuters working A storeroom is to
be erected, and the floor in the church
is to be given a fresh coat of paint.
property was issued yesterday in the I expected that the church will grant
matter of Jenny Hough, deceatsd.
On May 10, at 2 p. m. a special meet
ing of the church will be held to take
action on a petition from members in
and around Kandiohi for erecting a
chapel in the village. Aa there .Is
much interest manifested for this pro
jccS and it is Indeed desirable to hare
a meetinghouse at Kandiyohi, It la
Again it is our duty to announce a
visit of the Angel of Death at the sore
ly afflicted home of Mr. and Mrs.
Magnus Olson in town of Dovre. This
time he removed their 15 year old
daughter Karen, whose demise oc
curred last Thursday evening at about
ten o'clock. She had been ailing for
about, two weeks and the attending
physician felt assured that she was on
the way to recovery, when an unex
pected turn for the worse occurred'
and she was finally obliged to give up
in the struggle with that dread dis
ease, diphtheria. The funeral took
place the following day, her remains
being taken to the Free Lutheran
church cemetery at Eagle Lake for in
terment.
Of a happy family of 11 children
four boys and three girls now remain,
three girls and one boy having suc
cumbed to attacks of the disease men
tioned above almost within a month.
None of those remaining are ill at the
present time and it is sincerely to be
hoped that they will all be spared.
Uake* Jtpdfew
Ole Slattom and August Dengerud
will become patrons of the Lake An
drew & Dbvre Telephone Co-, and will
have a line built and phonee put in
shortly.
The sad intelligence reaches us by
phone that death has claimed another
victim at the home of Magnus Olson
in Dovre, this being the fourth death
in a short while.
An immense lot of trees was deliv
ered at New London by the hustling
agent for the Jewell Nursery Co., Cor
nel Larson, and tree planting is now
the order of the day.
Rev. M. A. Sotendahl held commu
nion service at the East Norway Lake
church Sunday, after which he con
ducted the last sad rites at the grave
of the late Jehans E. Engen.
The New London & West Lake Tel
ephone Co. fell into a dose some time
ago, but has now awakened from its
•lumber, and work on the phone line
it is said will be pushed tp .the utmost
capacity before long.
Rev. Halvorson of Long Lake con
ducted services at the Hauge church
last Sunday. Rev. A. O. Oppegaard,
representing the China Mission, was
also present and delivered an imprest
sive address on the mission work in
that country.
The best cure for blindness ever es
tablished is the Stillwater blind pis:
cure. The patient not only frets a free
pass but be gets the eye opener salve
applied free of charge. The picture
of the first patient from Kandiyohi
county should "adorn" a whole page
of the TRIBUNE.
Hello, Lake Elizabeth, hello! Wish
you good luck and God speed and a
large attendance at the farmers' meet
ting May 9. Stick firmly to your res
olutions and pledges of Feb. 4. When
a burg tries to make people believe
that in order to draw the farmer trade
it is necessary to fill whisky troughs
for them It is time for intelligent and*
decent people to give them a lesson,
even if it is a little inconvenient. la
that tray they can also encourage the
places that have voted out the evil.
In that respect we feel proud of our
county seat, Willmar, and all the
villages but two.
Jorgenson & Swenson have moved
the stock in their harness department
to Renville, where Mr. Swenson has
opened a harness shop. He is succed
ed in the harness business here by
Joe Neuberger, who is already busy
attending to his duties at the shop.
Mr.. Neuberger was formerly employed
at Jorgenson}& Swenson's and as ha
Is a good workman and has many
friends both in the city as well as in
the surrounding country districts he
will no doubt prove most successful.
in his new enterprise. Mr. Jorgenson
will remain here in charge of the trunk
and sitchel department.
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April 30.
M. L. Rustad is under the weather.
Eddy Larson is working for August
Dengerud.
Ole L. Rustad made a flying trip to
Willmar Saturday.
Oscar Mankel is treating his house
to a new shingle roof.
Mrs. Anderson of Janesville, Wis.,
is visiting with relatives.
Commissioner N. B. Johnson visit
ed at Peter Skoglund's place Sunday.
Misses Mary and Ida Nelson have
been on the sick list, but are now re
ported getting better.
The Hallioger and Valdrises com
posing the Sunburg nine crossed bats
with the Jericho nine and gave them a
beating.
The Women's Sewing Society of the
East Norway Lake church meets at
the home of Mrs. Martin Syverson
next Friday.
George and Hanna Stene Attended
the meeting of the Young People's so
ciety at E. Hauge's place and report
a large crowd present.
Rev. Sotendahl was called to Ytter
boe's place, as Miss Anna Ytterboe is
reported to be very low. We hope
she will speedilyrecoyer. ..