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it O I A *r' "1:./ GUSTAP NORD. The remains of the late Gustaf Nord, a former resident of city and county, arrived at Willmar yesterday at noon, accompanied by the son and daughter—Prof. Wiliam A. Nord, wife and son, John of Santa Ana, Calif. and Miss Mathilda Nord of Long Beach, Calif. also by the Rev. Dr. C. Harmon Johnson of Chicago, a former pastor of the Presbyterian at Willmar, and son Selby. The funeral party at once left for the Tripolis churchyard, where the earthly remains of the old soldier and settler were consigned to The late Gustaf Nord. their resting place in the family bur ial lot. Rev. Johnson read the Scrip ture lesson, spoke briefly and offered prayer. Rev. Thomas Scotton sang a solo. The pall bearers were Messrs. Lewis Johnson, Andrew Hedin,. C. W. Lonn, J. Ernil Nelson, Swan Anderson and V. E. Lawson. Gustaf Nord was born on May 24, 1836, at Ronneby, Bleking, Sweden. At the age of seven he went to Karls krona, where he attended the common school. At the age of eighteen he en listed in Kronobergs- regiment, and was detailed to attend the military school and served in the King's Life Guards for a number of years. He was married in 1861 to Miss Maria Thor son. In 1869 he emigrated to America with his family which then consisted of wife 'and three children. They lo cated on a homestead in township of Fahlun in this county. In 1887 they moved to a farm northeast of Will mar and in 1892 moved to Willmar, where the surviving members Mved until 1909 when they moved to Cali fornia. The health of the deceased which had been poorly, improved on the coast and he lived very happily with his children and grandson, until cut short by death after an illness of twelve hours by intestinal rupture, Mar. 3, 1914. The deceased was a man of decided opinions, who did his own thinking and hated shams of all kinds. Those who knew him intimate .y appreciated these qualities best. The surviving members of the family have the sympathy of many old-time friends in this community. May the departed gentleman rest in peace! Simons Sells Studio. H. C. Lindahl is the n'ame of the new proprietor of the Simons Studio located in the Carlson Block. The deal between Mr. Simons and Mr. Lindahl has been pending for some time and has now been consummated, Mr. Lin dahl taking charge of the gallery to day. Mr. Lindahl is a young man who comes here from Isanti, Minn., and has had eight years' experience in the photographic trade. The studio will probably be known as the Lindahl Studio. Lewis Birkland who has been with Simons will continue in the em ploy of the studio. The Lindahl family will make their home in the Dr. Johnson residence on Second street, having already moved in. T. O. Sletten in Luck. On circus day, June 10, T. O. Slet ten was induced to take hail insur ance in the Twin City Fire Insurance Co., represented by W. O. Johnson, paying a premium of $30. On the 18th he was hailed out. The loss was promptly adjusted and last Saturday ho received a check for $840 in settle ment. NOTICE TO PATRONS! The Co-operative Store will be clos ed July 4, but will remain open Fri day until 9:30 p. m. ED. BENSON, Mgr. ijSsfo*. LOCAL BREVITIES —Rev. L. W. Gade is visiting with friends at Marshall. —Mrs. Wm. Nelson entertained the Birthday Club Friday. —Miss Emma Olson of Litchfield visited here over Sunday. —Mrs. I. R. Griffin and son, Blair spent a few days of last week in Kerk hoven. —Ben Benson and Dr. Branton spent last Friday in the cities on bus iness. —Mr. and Mrs. last part of the Beach. The Young People's Society of the Lutheran Bethel church are enjoying a beach party at Eagle Lake this eve ning. —Sam Nelson left Tuesday morn ing for Minneapolis where he will at tend the Swedish Lutheran Confer ence. —Mrs. H. W. Wither of St. Paul re turned to her home .after spending ten days with her sister, Mrs. H. V. Wright. —Miss Eva Miller returned to her home at Long Prairie after visiting here for some time with Miss Esther Anderson. —Mrs. George O'Neil returned Sat urday after a six weeks' visit with relatives at St. Paul, Zumbrota and Red Wing. —Miss Esther Anderson and Miss Eva Miller from Long Prairie, and Swan Anderson spent the week-end in Darwin. —Misses Cora and Alice Berkness entertained at a six o'clock dinner last Thursday in honor of Miss Eva Miller of Long Prairie. —Mrs. C. O. Estrem and baby ar rived Friday from Fergus Falls and is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Thorpe. —Myron Cramer who is employed as gang clerk for the Northwestern Telephone Co., at Hanley Falls spent Sunday at his home here. —Miss Lillian Boyd arrived Satur day from Fergus Falls to be present at the Hendrickson-Boyd wedding which took place Tuesday. —Mr. and Mrs. George W. Johnson arrived last Thursday from Minneap olis to visit with Mr. Johnson's par ents in the town of Whitefield. —Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Hansen and son, Norman arrived Monday from St. Paul to spend a few days visiting with friends here and at Crescent Beach. —Mr. and Mrs. Arne Embertson of Spicer visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. Parsons Friday and left Sat urday for Litchfield to visit over Sjin day. —Mrs. P. W. Steen and daughter arrived Saturday from Minneapolis and will visit friends and relatives here and at Eagle Lake for a few weeks. JULY Clearance Sale BEGINS TOMORROW (Thursday) Deep Reductions—Extraordinary Values Ottered in Seasonable Merchandise Ladies' Tailored Suits Values to $22.50, clearance price, $14.75 Colors—Tango, Navy, Black Ladies', Misses' and Children's Coats Big Reductions, Clearance Prices, $1.50 to $12.50 Bargains in Raincoats, $3.50, $6.00, $7.50 And Up Cool and practical House Dresses Fast colors, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 Bargains in Waists, Skirts and Petticoats Trimmed Ladies' Hats at Great Price Reductions O. A. SANDVEN THE LADIES' STORE ^T -F J. West spent the week at Crescent —Francis Downs of Soo Falls, S. D., spent Saturday and Sunday at his heme here. —Miss Evelyn Swenson left Thurs day for Alberta, where she will visit with her aunt. —Miss Ellen Anderson of Donnelly visited here a few days last week with Miss Clara Rasmussen. —Mrs. John Bergstrom arrived last Thursday from Spokane and is visit ing with Mrs. W. Nelson. —Mr. Howard Staples spent the last part of the week in Howard Lake vis iting friends and relatives. —Miss Laila Johnson arrived last Thursday from Stillwater and is vis iting with Miss Vivan Olson. —Miss Berdeen Horntvedt arrived last week from St. Paul for a month's visit with relatives and friends. —Misses Irene and Hattie Sterne is and Vera Swenson left Sunday for a few days' visit in the twin cities. —-Mrs. L. E. Barnes and daughter, Maxine left last Wednesday for Lynd where they will visit for a few days. —Mrs. J. C. Fitzgerald arrived Thursday from Watertown to visit a few days with relatives and friends. —George Johnson who is employed by the Great Northern at Kidder, S. Dak., spent Sunday at his home here. The Swedish Mission Conference of Young People convenes tomorrow eve ning beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The big tent has been erected on the church lot. The participants are be ginning to arrive and the number of outside visitors promises to be much larger than anticipated. The Swedish tabernacle congregation at Minneap- olis will send not less than fifty, and other twin city churches are report ing many coming. The following is the program: Thursday Evening. Welcome speeches and responses. Conference sermon Rev. Nath. Franklin Lecture Prof. A. L. Wedell Choir sings. Friday. 10:00 a. m.—Lecture. .Rev. Paul Rood Sermon, "Prayer" Rev. A. W. Carlson Singing by Ladies' Octette. 3:00 p. m. Essay: "How Far Should Freedom be Extended to the Young People?" Rev. A. E. Almquist Discussion. Discussion on the subject: "In the World Not of the World," opened by Rev. A. J. Peterson. 7:30 p. m.—Lecture, "Nero Fiddling REV. NATH. FRANKLIN Who will deliver the Conference Ser mon. Park Pavilion Under Erection. Peter Bonde, of the Park Board, is superintending the erection of a pav ilion at Homewood Park. The struc ture will be a substantial one. The building will be 17x31 feet, with over hanging steel roof. The uprights are all iron pipes and braced set in ce ment. There will be concrete floors. A small addition, where an old cook stove will be placed, will be added. This pavilion will be a great 'boon to picnic parties and will.relieve the peo ple living -in the neighborhood from being importuned to cook coffee, etc. Mr. Bonde makes a pretty good build er as well as sheriff and gardener. Priam Ladies' Aid. The Priam Ladies' Aid will meet at the Elmer Swanson home south of Willmar on Wednesday, July 8th. The old- folks meet in the afternoon and the young folks in the evening. Ev erybody welcome. Tribune Wan-Tads Bring Results. KM BIG CONVENTION OF SWEDISH MISSION Y00N6 PEOPLE REV. AND MRS. P. MATSON, While Rome Burned."—Rev. Gust F. Johnson. Notes from the Field. Song by choir. PROF. THEO. W. ANDERSON, of Minneapolis. One of the Leading~Spirits- of the Swedish Mission Conference at Willmar this week. Saturday. 10:30 a. m. Business meeting, in cluding election of officers, ing election of officers, Dinner at Homewood Park. 2:30 Swedish oration, "Our Land's Greatest Danger," Rev. Gust F. Johnson. English oration: "The Hope of a Missionary Matson is one of the Best Known of Christian Missionaries in China, Having Labored There 28 Years. He will Speak Twice at the Swedish Mission Conference at Willmar. Nation," Prof. Theo. W. Anderson. Songs by Ladies' Octette and Male Sextette. 7:30. Platform meeting, when all pastors present will give ten min ute talks. Singing by the choir. Song by Ladies' Octette. Address by Missionary P. Matson. Sermon by Rev. Carl Strom. 3:00 p. m.—Mission meeting. Lecture: "On the Minnesota Fron tier," Rev. Renius Johnson. Lecture: "From the Living Life in China," Missionary P. Matson. Song by united choir. Offering taken for missions. 7:00—Half an hour's song service. Address to young people, "Life Abundant," Prof. Theo. W. Ander son. Sermon, "The Old Home," Rev. Gust F. Johnson. WILLMAR TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, I. \M Sunday. 9:45 a. m. Sunday school lecture, "What Manner of Child Shall This Be?" Rev. A. W. Carlson. Arrive Safely to Norway. Gov. A. E. Rice received a cable gram this afternoon from Trondhjem announcing the safe arrival of Mrs. Nicolai Gabrielson. This means the safe arrival of Rev. Johnson and par ty, the Sands of Willmar, and others from this country who were on the same boat. Norstedt Buys Willmar Home, Peter Nordstedt of-Nest Lake pur chased the D. W. McLaughlin home at 1402 Gorton Ave. W., last Monday, consideration $3,100. Mr. Norstedt and family will move to Willmar in next February. —Gudmund P. Karwand and Chas. V. Johnson returned from an auto trip thru the northern part of the state last week. They were only stuck once and travelled hundreds of miles. Swenson-Olson. The marriage of Miss Lydia V. Ol son to Mr. Lawrence O. Swenson took place at the bride's home, that of Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Olson at Copas, Minn., last Saturday, June 27, Rev. David A. Knock tying the nuptial knot. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson expect to be at home at the Edenwood Farm a*. Green Lake very shortly. Ice Cream Social at Svea. The Ladies' Society of the Svea Luth. church will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Johnson Friday, July 10th, when an ice cream social will be held thruout the afternoon and evening. Everyone welcome. Elkjer-Dahl Wedding Today. Christ C. Elkjer, a former Mamre boy, now of Webster, S. Dak., is O be married today at Frank Lake, Swift county. The bride is Miss Ma bel Dahl, a daughter of Chas. Dahl of Frank Lake. tt&~ iVlls^llL'J i-l&z W E I N S Hendrlckson-Boyd. A wedding In which one of the most esteemed young ladles of Willmar figured, took place yesterday evening at 7:30, o'clock, at the bride's home on north Seventh street, when MIBS Leonora P. Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Boyd, became the bride of Rev. Alfred Hendrickson, son tt the Rt. Rev. P. A. Hendrickson of Valley City, N. D. The ceremony was per formed by the groom's father. The rooms were nicely decorated in greens with baskets and jars of pink roses. The bride was attired in ivory white charmeuse trimmed in silk shadow lace and pearl trimmings. She wore a veil draped in cap effect trimmed with lilies-of-the-valley and carried a show er bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of-the-valley. Miss Lillian Boyd, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and wore white voile over yellow silk. The maids were Miss Clara Peterson of Minneapolis, who wore white chiffon and shadow lace and Miss Nora Ped erson of Benson, who wore yellow crepe voile and shadow lace. Mr. Howard Hendrickson, a brother, at tended the bridegroom. The wedding march was played by Miss Semina Stalland of St. Paul, a cousin of the bride, and several vocal solos were rendered by Miss Constance Gran gaard, another cousin. A reception was"given following the ceremony to relatives and a few intimate friends. At the wedding dinner covers were laid for "forty. Guests from a distance were the Rt. Rev. P. A. Hendrickson, of Valley City, N. D. Howard Hendrickson of Ophiem, Mont. Mrs. S. N. Olson and Mrs. T. O'Connor of Renville Mrs. Martha Stalland and daughter, Miss Semina, of St. Paul Prof, and Mrs. Oscar K. Omlie of Spring Grove Mrs. T. A. Hoff of Redwing Mrs. Carl Es trem of Fergus Falls Mr. and Mrs. Barney Boyd of Hillsboro, N. D. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Peterson and Miss Nora Pederson of Benson Miss Clara Peterson of Minneapolis and Mr. Olaf Knutson of Glenwood. The bridal pair left at once for the twin cities and will visit relatives at Valley City, N. D. and Ophiem, Mont, before leaving for their new home at Glasgow, Mont., where the groom has a charge. The bride is a graduate of the Will mar High School and Willmar Semi nary and for the last two years has been a member of the faculty of the Willmar Seminary. She has been an active member of the Synod church, where she will be greatly missed. The groom is a promising young minister of the Synod church. Many Willmar friends congratulate. Steberg-Nelson. A pretty and elaborate wedding was that which took place at the beautiful farm home of C. G. Nelson in town of Arctander on midsummer day, when a daughter of the house, Miss Alma, was given in marriage to Mr. L. M. Steberg, The ceremony took place at 8 o' clock in the afternoon and was per formed by Rev. A. W. Franklin of the Salem Mission church. The nup tial knot was tied in the parlor under an arch of green vines, wherein hung a wedding bell of white with white silk ribbon streamers. The bride was dressed in crepe meteor silk, trimmed with chontilly lace and carried bride's roses. The gown was made in pointed train, veil in Dutch cap effect, caught up with lily -of-the-valley. The maid of honor was Miss Lillian Nelson, a sister of the bride, who was attired in pink striped crepe trimmed with shadow lace and wore a corsage boquet of sweet peas. Lillian Becker, a cousin, was the second bridesmaid and wore white embroidered voile over blue silk. The groomsmen at the occasion were Arthur Erickson, a cousin and Victor Nelson, a brother of the bride. The Lohengrin wedding march was played by Miss Elphy Nel son. There were about 140 guests pres ent. A four course dinner was served to them in a large tent on the lawn. The tent was decorated with vines and foliage and the tables ornamented with baskets of peonies and tiger 111 lies. Guests from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Becker and daughters Lillian and Ethel of Litchfield, Mr. and Mrs. G. Erickson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Edberg, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Sandven, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Hanson and daughter Lillie of Willmar Mr. Hans Steberg of Pope County, and Mr. Henry Walstead of Forman, N. D. The bridal pair left Thursday for a short wedding trip to Minneapolis They will be at home to their many friends after August 1st at Pennock where Mr. Steberg is in the hard ware mercantile business, and is a respected citizen. Nelson-Thimell. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Thi mell of Colfax, last Wednesday after noon, when their daughter Ethel was given in marriage to Mr. Arvid Nel son of St. Paul. Rev. Moline officia ted. Miss Lillie Thimell, a sister of the bride, and Misses Katie and Florence Hallberg, were bridesmaids. Birger Nelson, John Thimell and Arvid Erick son were the groom's attendants. Lit tle Elenore Warness and Astrld Nel son were flower girls. The wedding march "Melody of Love" was played by Annie Hallberg. The bride wore a gown of white manila embroidery over French mull and a veil, made in cap effect. She carried a bouquet of bride's roses. The groom wore a black Tuxedo dress suit. A three course wedding dinner was served to the near relatives of the contracting parties, and intimate friends. They received many beauti ful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will make their future home at St. Paul. Olstad-Mathias. Christian Olstad and Alice Walborg Mathias were quietly married at the Lutheran Free parsonage last Monday afternoon, June 29th at three o'clock. The happy young couple will make ttieir home on the groom's farm, in the town of St John's. The Tribune joins with their many friends in wish ing them happiness and prosperity. Wiggins Sharpens Lawn Mowers. OPEN SALESROOMS OVERSTOCKED EVENINGS Fourth Street SWEDISH MISSION. The conference holds its Independ ence day celebration services at Homewood park on Saturday. Lunch will be served under the direction of the church society. In view of the fact, however, that not only many delegates and long distance visitors but also a large number of people from the home city and county are expected. The church kindly requests each family from Willmar and the surrounding country to bring lunch baskets. For services and sessions of the conference see program elsewhere in the paper. OAK PARK M. E. Services will be conducted next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Commencement of the catechism class which has met during the year will be held in con nection with the services. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Services will be held at Kandiyohi Station in the eve ning at 8 o'clock. Do not forget the picnic near the church on July 4th. Everybody wel come. LUTHERAN FREE. Prayermeeting Thursday evening. The confirmation class meets Friday at 10 a. m. No morning service next Sunday, but evening service at 8 o'clock. Priam Ladies' Society will meet Wednesday afternoon, July 8, at El mer Swanson's. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST. Subject: "God." Sunday Service, 10:45 a. m. Wednesday at 8 p. m. All are welcome to these services. LUTHERAN BETHEL. Services next Sunday morning at usual time. No evening services. Midweek services Thursday eve ning. —The horse belonging to Ben Ben son, the plumber, has a habit of back ing up when left standing, and last Thursday afternoon the horse was left a little too close to the county ditch on Fifth Street, and while Har ry Nelson was in a nearby house doing some work the horse backed up and fell into the ditch. As the watejr at that point is three or four feet deep and the nottom soft it re quired the service of a dray team to get him out and at that they had all they could do. —Prof, and Mrs. O. K. Omlie and daughters, Misses Cecelia and Kath erine, of Spring Grove are visiting with O. A. Grangaards and other rel atives. They arrived Sunday and at tended the Hendr*ckson-Boyd wed ding. —The Misses Nellie Robbins, Laila Holt, Lucy Peterson, Pearl Otterness, Ruth Sanderson, Florence Peterson, Mable Rogers, Carrie Williams and Myrtle Lundquist chaperoned by Miss Bertha Ramsett spent last week at Crescent Beach. —Rev. and Mrs. S. Pearson of Chi cago, are visiting with their Bon, the Rev. W. E. Pearson. hf ^. fk*l mte Ufa §p&rt^ yn *ui t* mt mmty. Bert pot of! bayiH tetiuse y»afcavei'tmtwmej fast USE PIANOS—REMARKABLE VALUE $10.00 per month. This Sale commences Thursday morning at nine o'clock sharp and con tinues till July 15. Remember the early bird? W suggest that you come at once and make your selection while the assortment is complete. Why not spend a day in our city during the Chautauqua week which opens July 2nd and continues to the 9th, and at the same time look over our stock. W will allow Railroad fare and one day's expense to any one out of town buying a piano during the Chautauqua. Coupon This coupon presented at this store on or before July 15th, 1914, will apply as $10 part first payment on any new piano we have in stock. N A E ADDRESS. G. Almen on the farm. They also visited at New London in this county. —Prof, and Mrs. Walter Englund and little son of Aurora, Minn., are visiting with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Englund of this city. Mr. Englund has accepted a position as Professor at Ely High School for the coming school year. —Prof, and Mrs. W. A. Nord and son John will spend a week here with old friends before going East to attend the N. E. A. Miss Mathilda Nord ex pects to spend a couple of months here before returning to California. —Miss Marie Greene of New Lon don visited friends in the city Mon day, on her return home from a visit near Kerkhoven.. —Geo. Brogren is expected home this evening from Minneapolis to vis it a few days. NOTICE TO PATRONS! Meat markets will close at 10 a. m. on Saturday, July 4, but no delivery on that day. S Fttt TIE HONEY $325 KIMBALL FOR $250 PIZE $165 WemffiY $185 Come in and make your selection and we wfll arrange terms to suit you. Terms on used pianos $5.00 per month New pianos from $6.00 to A Tiosvold Musi Co WILLMAR, Move to Parkers Prairie. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Meyer called on old friends in Willmar yesterday while enroute for Parkers Prairie, where they go to make their future residence. Mr. Meyer has held the pos ition of cashier at the bank at Lake Elmo since leaving Willmar three years ago. He has now accepted a like position at Parkers Prairie. Their many friends here will be pleased to know that Mrs. Meyer's health is much improved. They also join in wishing them good luck in their new home. —Prof, and Mrs. G. T. Almen and daughter Marguerite and Prof. Ansgar Almen of Hillsboro, N. D., were in the city last Wednesday and Thursday enroute for Ruthton. They will spend the summer with their mother, Mrs. Associated Meat Markets. Dr. H. P. Porter, Dentistry, Carlson Block,—Adv. H. B. HANDY OPEN EVENINGS SecMi Door Sorti of Baik el Wilbur MINN. 111 it in 11111 ii» ITS NOT TOO LITE TO SUBSCRIBE A Good newspaper lis ', Worth Encouraging. We Try Hard to Pro duce a Good Paper. Are You a-Subscriber What's the Use of BorrowingYonrNeigh* bar's Paper When Yon Can Get Your Own Copy Bight Off the Press For a Few Cents a Week? There Kay Be Larger Papers Than Oars, bat There Is None Better. I Hi THE KEWS THHTS FITTO PtUlir Tribune Wan-Tads Bring Results. HANDY-LEWIS MOTOR COMPANY Bids for Central Heating System. Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Willmar, Minnesota, up to eight o'clock in the afternoon of July 13,1914, for the con struction and installation of a Cen tral Heating System from the Power House, east to fifth street, and thence south on fifth street to Library build ing, in said city. Such bids to include, all necessary equipment and labor. Plans and specifications for said system may be seen at the Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, at the office of the Water and Light Commission, or at the City Clerk's office in Will •mar. MHBIFWT fllBMF HUME JLWwr.ds-yor night, to a Chautauqua week we invite one and all to make our Garage and Rest Room your headquarters. All bids to be sealed, addressed to the City Council, and marked, "Bids for Heating System," and must be ac companied by a certified check of 10 per cent of the amount of the bid. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 5 FREE AIR FURNISHED ___________ *L.^* When time to Re-Tire remember we carry a full line of Fislc Goodrich *nd Racine 1 W BARGAINS IN USED CARS One 4 cylinder Five passenger Cadilac Qjie 4 cylinder Hve passenger Maxwell »e 4 cylinder Fonr passenger Mitchell One 2 cylinder Two passenger Maxwell Roadster TELEPHONE—Bay, OPPOSITE CITY HAEL fs 1 rr: -m 4 Willmar, Minn., June 30, 1914. 4 HANS GUNDERSON, 2w City Clerk* S*: LEWIS