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GOVERNMENT.
The proper function of a govern
ment is to make it easy for people
to do good and difficult for them to
do evil.—Gladstone.
O S O S
Ihe members of the First Minne
sota Troop of Scouts had their pic
tures taken last Saturday afternoon,
after which a meeting was held in
the Scenic theater. The term of
the troop officers having expired
Scoutmaster Dale appointed Wil
liam Gratz adjutant and Erhng Om
lie and Ralph Forsberg captains for
the next month. Roy Christian
was unanimously elected caretaker
of the troop emblems.
The feature of the meeting was
a discussion as to what the scouts
could do for the poor children of
Willmar or some other city for
Christmas. Every scout was anx
ious to do something of course, but
there was quite a difference of
opinion as to what and how it
should be done. Finally a commit
tee of three was appointed to con
fer with the Red Cross society of
this city. Maurice Qvale. Norman
De La Hunt and Russell Curran
were chosen, and they appeared be
fore the society yesterday after
noon, each one reading a paper re
garding the matter mentioned and
asking that the ladies give them
some helpful suggestions. After a
brief discussion the memoers of the
society extended a vote of thanks
to the boy scouts for their offer of
assistance and the chairman ap
pointed a committee which will as
sist the bos in selecting suitable
uresents, and also in selecting the
names of those who are to be re
membered. Each scout will hustle
as much as he can from now on un
til Xmas, and he will place as much
in this fund as he is able to. The
boyb expect to earn the money by
doing odd jobs, and also by collect
nig and selling old magazines.
When the big day comes the scouts
selected will have the pleasure of
acting the part of Santa Claus to
someone who otherwise would not
have a very emoyable Christmas.
It goes without baying that every
scout will work hard from now on
to make the fund as large as pos
sible. Kindness to others is one
of the fundamental scout rules, and
the boys are pleased at the prospects
of having the privilege of making
some little girl or some little boy
happy on Christmas day.
The program and banquet which
the scouts are planning to give dur
ing the Easter vacation was also
discussed. A committee to appoint
working committees for the affair
was selected, consisting of William
Pinney, Francis Sather and Eugene
Ohsberg. Those appointed by them
are:
Program committee, William
Pinney, chairman Alexander Sand
and Urban Johnson.
Publicity, Harold Sand, chair
man Thorvald Soldahl, and Lars
Peterson.
Arrangement committee, Francis
Sather, chairman George Madison,
James Lawrence, Harold Larson,
Donald Minton, Reuben Ekander,
Lloyd Osmundson, Randall Stock
well.
Serving committee, Harold Sev
erinson, Casey Larson, Harold Bon
de., Russell Frost, Richard Taylor,
John Weiss and Theodore Johnson.
These committees will be proper
ly organized at the next regular
meeting and will commence work
right after the holidays.
Another interesting fact connect
ed with the doings of the past
week was the announcement that a
Willmar scout had won the first
prize last week in the story contest
conducted by the St. Paul Pioneer
Press-Dispatch. The lucky scout
was Harold D. Styles, member of
the Tiger patrol The prize in part
of a scout uniform, and naturally
Scout Styles was pleased, as were
all his brother scouts to think a
member of the First Minnesota
landed the honor. Randall Stock
well's paper was also published, as
were the speeches of Adjutant
Chase and Captain De La Hunt
which weie delivered before the
Commercial Club.
Royal Neighbors Elect.
The Royal Neighbors held a
lengthy session Tuesday evening.
The work of the order was carried
out in the initiation of four candi
dates, a delicious luncheon was
served and a officers were elected
for the coming year.
Oracle—Anna McLaughlin
Vice Oracle—Nellie Collier
Recorder—Esther Sorenson
Receiver—Ida Kent
Chancellor—Maud White
Marshall—Belle Sanderson
Inner Sentinel—Ida Benson
Outer Sentinel—Lucy Kelley
Manager—Margaret Adams
Physician—Dr. C. Johnson.
About every store advertisement
is a "human interest document".
No issue of a paper would, be a
complete newspaper without store
ads—and no issue of a paper is a
poor newspaper if it canies a good
showing of interesting store ads.
A HAPPY LIFE
The secret of a happy life does
not he in the means and opportuni
ties of indulging our weaknesses,
but in knowing how to be content
with what is reasonable, that time
and strength may remain for the
cultivation of the nobler part of our
nature.
THE
Men's Neckwear
Large variety of Four-in-hand Ties put up in
Christmas boxes, at 50c and $1.00 each.
Men's ..
Suspenders
Put up in fancy* boxes and baskets also in
combination sets with tie to match, 50c to $1.50.
Men's
Muffler
Large variety of
Silk and Wool Muf
flers also the Brad
ley Sweater
Neck Mufflers, Irom
50c to
$1.50
Each.
Men's..
Handkerchiefs
Endless variety of men's and boys' plain and
fancy, also initial handkerchiefs, put up I dozen
to the box, at $150 per box.
Men's fine sheer linen hemstitched handker
chiefs, I inch hem at 35c each. Three for $100.
Men's Gloves
and Mittens
The famous D. & P. Cape and Mocha Gloves
and Mittens for men and boys unlined, silk
lined, and wool-knit lined. A most suitable
gift at 1.00, 1.50, 2.00 and $2 50 the pair.
For convenience we issue Glove Bonds
redeemable at any time.
Men's Sweaters
and Knit
Coats .,
THE BRADLEY MAKE
Suitable for house
and office wear as
well as for out
door sport. Extra
good values
at from
$2.25
$3.00
$400
$5.00
and $750
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Christmas spirit is in the air. The world's unselfish time is upon us. We need
not remind you that the greatest happiness comes to ourselves when we make others happy with our
gifts. But we will remind you that our store is the "CHRISTMAS STORE" where you can buy quality
merchandise at reasonable prices. We respectfully invite you to make our store your store for your Holiday shopping
Below We Make a Few Suggestions as to What We Have to Offer in the way of Practical and Lasting Christmas Gifts:
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Suit Cases and Bags
Here we can show you extraordinary good
values of high-grade goods and perfect work
manship. A leather suit case or bag will
make a most suitable Christmas gift
Look at our 5.00 and $5.50 solid sole leather suit cases.
Rattan and composition cases at 2.00y 2.50 and $3.00.
Leather bags for ladies and men at _*__5.00 to $15.00.
Ladies' Han Bags.
New assortment of ladies' leather hand bags at $1.00,
1.50, 2.00, 3.00, 400, 5.00 and up to $12.00.
The latest novelty in ladies' hand bags in the black
velvet bag. We are showing them now at $2, $3 and $5.
Ladies' Gloves and Mittens
Always appreciated by every woman as a most use
ful Christmas gift. Our assortment in this department
is very large and varied everything for service, comfort
and style can be found in our glove department.
Ladies' Kid Gloves, light weight, 1.50 to $2.00
Ladies' Cape Kid Gloves, unlined and silk lined, 1.50 and $2.00
Ladies' Mocha Gloves, silk lined, $1.50
Ladies' Mocha and Kid Mittens, wool lined, silk lined and fur lined
1.00 to $2.50.
The initials D. & P. on the clasp of every glove and mitten assures
you of thoir superior quality
Id^~ For convenience, when in doubt as to size and colors, we issue
Glove Bonds, redeemable at any time
Men's Housa Coats
$5.00 to $9.00
OUR STORE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS DURING
THE WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, DEC. 19th.
PETERSON & WELLIN
The Leading Store Willmar, Minn.
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Peterson & Wellin—The Leading Store
and Avoid the Inevitable
Rush of the Last Days.
"Lilley"
Leather
Luggag
Come in and let us
show you some of
these excellent bags.
Well prove to you
that good things can
sometimes be sold foi
mighty small prices.
Men's Bath and Lounging Robes
$5.00 to $8.00
Novelties
SHOPPING EARLY
Ladies'...
Handkerchiefs
Dainty new patterns in Armenian and Ma
deria work at from 18c to 50c each.
Initial handkerchiefs, put up in boxes, at 15c
and 25c each. 75c and 1.25 per box.
Large variety of plain hemstitched handker
chiefs in linen at from 5c to 25c each.
Fancy Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 10 to 25c
Ladies' Aprons
Made of White Lawn, plain, large sizes, 25c
and 50c each.
Fancy Aprons, daintily trimmed in lace and
embroidery insertions, 35c to $1.00 each.
Household Linens
In this department we offer a large and varied
line, such as Fancy Towels—Tray Cloths—Lunch
Cloths—Table Linen by the yard, with Napkins to
match—Sets of Table Linen with Napkins to match
Cloths—2, 24- and 3£ yards long
Napkins—22 and 24 inches
Our linens are known for their superior quality.
Ribbon Special
One Special Lot of Fancy Silk Ribbons, up to 12
inches in width- Values in this lot 6% IT 4^,
up to 50 cents. a a
While they last, per yard mmXJ
Challie Special
One Special Lot Wool Challies in light
colors just the thing for kimonos
and tea jackets, at per yard
3 yards for 1.00
Fancy Christma Boxes
in several sizes suitable for Hosiery, Handker
chiefs, Ties and Gloves—sold at a nominal
charge.
Ladies' Hosiery
Lisle Hose with lavendar colored tops, heels
and toes, 50c per pair.
Silk Hosiery in black and fancy colors $1.50
to $2.50 per pair.
nave a
35c
*me °f Small Novel-
ties consisting of Calendars, Book
Marks, Fancy Pin Cushions, Etc., ranging in
price from 15c to $1.00 each.
Wool Blankets substantial gift,
what could be more ap-
propriate? We have the "North Star" and the
"Amara" makes. Plain white, gray, tans and
fancy plaids. Prices range from $5.00 to $12.00
Men's Fancy Hosiery
Cotton, wool and silk, in plain colors the
newest shades to select from. Extraordinary
good values at 25c and 50c the pair..
THE SPIRIT OF LOVE.
You will find as you look back
upon your life that the moments
that stand out are the moments
when you have dore things in a
spirit of love. As memory scans
the past, above and beyond all the
transitory pleasures of life there leap
forward these supreme hours when
you have been enabled to do un
noticed kindnesses to those round
about you, things too trifling to
speak about, but which you feel
have entered into your eternal life.
—Henry Drummond.
jg^Markets and Want Colnmu
on Page Five.
Martina Berg was absent Tuesday
on account of illness.
The Sophomore class play will be
given on Friday night at the High
School auditorium. It will open
at 8:15 with rag time by Thelma
Boyd. This will be followed by a
song by the sextette. The class
song will be sung between the two
acts. The class song was written
by Harriet Bomsta and Johanna
Sogge.
The Literary Program was given
Friday afternoon. The program
was exceptionally good.
Quite a few of the High School
btudents gave a party at the Carl
son Hall Friday evening. An in
teresting program was given, which
was followed oy the usual games.
They were chaperoned by Mr. Udell.
Ihe Boys Glee club practiced
Thursday.
The Sophomores will have second
mass meetng Wednesday evening at
7 o'clock. Every member is re
quested to be present.
The Sophomore Sextette practi
ced Monday afternoon.
Silver Wedding.
The Tribune is in receipt of the
following account of the silver wed
ding of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Riches,
formerly of Willmar, but now lo
cated in Minneapolis:
Saturday Dec. 10, was the twen
ty fifth anniversary of the marriage
of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Riches. At
7:30 on that evening friends and
relatives from Minneapolis and
Willmar, from Morrison and Kan
diyohi counties to the number of
twenty-six, gathered in the home of
Dr. Riches to aid in celebrating
their silver wedding.
Several beautiful and substantial
pieces of silverware were presented.
Mr. John L. Johnson of Minnea
polis made the presentation speech
to which the groom responded.
Luncheon was served and a most
pleasant evening was passed in re
miniscence and social intercourse.
The occasion also took the nature of
a house warming and the guests ex
amined from basement to garret
the home Dr. and Mrs. Riches re
cently purchased at 2832, 2nd Ave
south. Friends from a distance
were entertained over night and
Sunday in the home. Departing
guests tendered their hearty con
gratulations and in turn were in
vited to the golden wedding to be
observed twenty-five years hence.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Reneus Swenson and Mr. and
Mrs. Jonas Monson of Willmar.
The Tribune joins the many
friends of Dr. and Mrs. Riches in
extending congratulations.
Housekeepers in January.
The committee in charge of the
January meeting of the House
keepers' Club are atfked to meet in
the Library basement Saturday af
ternoon, December 17, at 3 o'clock.
They are as follows: Mrs. Millard,
Chairman Mesdames Nels Larson,
Minnie Larson, A. N. Lewis, N.
Mclntyre, W. McNees, F. Mc
Nees, H. G. Meyer, B. F. Miller
and G. A. Moore. The president
announces as the committee on gar
bage can petition, Mesdames George
W. Johnson, H. J. Ramsett and J.
J. Barrett who will report at the
meeting January 7th.
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Sad Case at Litchfield.
Albert Burke employed at West
Oaks stock farm was badly frozen
Thursday night while returning
from Litchfield. The unfortunate
young man will lose part of both
feet. He had been drinking and
on his way home had stumbled and
fallen and was too drowsily drunk
to get up again and stayed there all
night awaking in the morning with
both feet, both ears, cheeks and one
lip seriously frozen. One more
point in favor of saloons.
Church Sale and Supper.
The Ladies Aid of the First M.
E. church will hold their Christmas
sale and supper at Carlson's hall
Tuesday evening, Dec. 20. Every
one is cordially invited to be pres
ent, buy some of the pretty and
serviceable articles and enjoy the
good things to eat. Supper served
at 5:30.
Funke's Chocolate Candies in
very fancy boxes at Elfstrum &
Co's. Drugstore.
DO GOOD NOW.
If you do notnow the goodwhich
you can, the tune will come when
you cannot do the good which you
would.—Frederic H. Hedge.
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