Willmar Elects Independent Phone System Over Trust
Voters in Willmar favored an independent telephone system by a large margin, defeating Northwestern Telephone with railroad support. Socialist candidates gained some local traction, electing an alderman and nearing the assessor race, while the council now favors the new system five to three. Country residents rejoiced at the loss of trust influence, anticipating easier access to independent lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Socialist
Northwestern Telephone
Great Northern Railway
State Farm
Lce
Minnesota
L. A. Tidswold
Mrs Thomas retires as anti tuberculosis society leader
At a Willmar meeting the Willmar Anti tuberculosis Society accepted the resignation of Mrs G E Thomas who has served as president since its founding. Mrs H C Hansen was elected to fill the vacancy and Mrs Thomas received carnations and pink roses from Mayor Wellin. The Thomas family plans to move to a farm west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Anti-tuberculosis Society
G. E. Thomas
H. C. Hansen
Wellin
Thomas
L. O. Thorpe
Amanda Be
Sophia Rice
Yesterday's Elections Show Mixed City and State Results
In Litchfield city, license approval carried by 85 with last year’s 80 margin. Benson wet by about 70, Hutchinson and Waseca staying dry by 28 and 6 respectively. Milwaukee fusion led by Dr J A Bading defeated Mayor Emil Seidel, with 43 000 to 30 000. Of 33 aldermen 26 fusion and 7 socialists. four socialist holdovers. Seidel won in a three cornered race. two old parties aimed to block him this year.
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Litchfield
Benson
Hutchinson
Waseca
Milwaukee
J. A. Bading
Emil Seidel
Minnesota Sunday School Convention Preview at St Paul
The 8th annual Minnesota Sunday School Convention in St Paul on April 9 and 10 will feature Mrs. M. B. Lamoreaux of Chicago as a Sunday school specialist. The program promises strong enrollment and reduced rail fares from April 5 to 9 with return by April 15. County Secretary Miss Jennie Knudson of Spicer urges Kandiyohi county representation.
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M. 8. Lamoreaux
Chicago
Lamoreaux
Minnesota
Minnesota Sunday School Association
St. Paul
Jennie Knudson
Spicer
Kandiyohi
Barbara Williams
J. G. Knabe
Edlund
Randolph
Mina
Mabelle Strand
Edward Kennedy
Denson
Kerkhoven
Olof Brogren
Nellie Stansberry
Duluth
E. W. Hanson
F. Wilber Hyde
Minneapolis
K. L. Hyde
Adeline Kittleby
J. R. Petersen
Mabelle
Lillian
Daisy
Ida Sanderson
H. J. Bamsett
Vernon County
Wis
Edward Bamsett
Lars Jacobean
Tweedy
Ballard
Wash
Willmar Hosts Socialist Candidate Morgan and Local Talks
Willmar welcomed Rev. David Morgan, Socialist candidate for governor, who spoke to a large crowd at the Bonde Has Licensed to Wed. The visit followed friendly visits from Long Prairie figures and Willmar Tribune notes a progressive stance by Mr. Lee, outlining retrenchment, reform, and anti liquor positions. The piece details Lee’s views on state boards, sinecures, and a corrupt practices act, with plans to campaign in Kandiyohi County later and future Willmar appearances.
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Willmar
David Morgan
Paul
Goernor
Bonde
Morgan
Ole J. Severade
Bethel
St. Ra
Agnetta M. Leite
Apal
Arthur G. Mullen
Man Galliford
Len
Lee
Lobeck
Kansas
Kandiyohi
Willmay Tribune
Easter services planned at Swedish Mission Church Waris
Swedish Mission Church hosts Easter events with early Resurrection services at 8 piolack featuring girls’ singing. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning service at 10 30 a m. Young people meet at 6 30 p m. Easter program by Sunday school at 7 30.
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Waris
Piolack
Willmar High Wins Debates at Willmar Opera House
Willmar High School defeated Montevideo in a closely contested debate on the question of establishing a parcels post system. Judges awarded two votes to Willmar and one to Montevideo. The event featured performances by the Willmar High School Girls Glee Club and a post-debate reception.
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Willmar Va
Montevideo
Willmar Opera House
Willmar
Russell Spicer
Board of Education
Minnesota
Julian Haugland
J. 0. Haugland
Ira Amundsen
Chippewa County
Amund Amund
Harold Lee
Willmar High School
Borghild Sand
Gilbert C. Sand
Myrtle Lindstrom
Peter H. Lindstrom
St. Johns Township
Alloys
Blanche McNees
Esther Larson
John Feig
Sophus Larson
Supt
Hargess
Litchfield
A. Nelson
New London
Benson
Willmar Associated Schools
Granite Falla
Marie Lange
Willmar to Welcome New Wholesale Grocery Firm in June
Willmar will see a new wholesale grocery house, H. G. Mooney & Co., opening June 1 with a $50 000 capitalization. The board includes James A. Nichols H G Mooney B Y McNairy and R M Ricks. The firm will operate wholesale to dealers only from a new concrete brick warehouse and will enjoy a 3 percent freight rate cut for local trade.
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Willmar
H. G. Mooney & Co
James A. Nichols
Nichols-Chisholm Lumber Co
Frazee, Minn
H. G. Mooney
The
Stone, Ordean, Wells Co
Duluth
B. Y. McNairy
R. M. Ricks
Minnesota
McNairy
Hicks
Robert Bullock
Seventh Street
Local notes from Raymond and surrounding towns
A crowd of brief items records visits and departures among residents of Raymond Benson Willmar and nearby towns. Guests include Miss Amy Jorgenson in Minneapolis and Miss Edith Thorpe in Madison, with many Easter visits and family events noted. Several births and local travels, hospital stays, and social gatherings appear, with multiple residents traveling to Litchfield Minne apolis and Ballard Wash for visits or homecomings.
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Mary Jonson
Raymond
Leonard Peterson
Benson
J. B. Boyd
Amy Jorgenson
Minneapolis
Abbie Day
Dawson
Willmar
Rudolph Larson
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E. C. Wellin
John C. Forsberg
Sreascrer
C. W. Odell
Hans Gunderson
Carl E. Amenrud
Psi Etel
AS OR
G. C. Haines
Martin Peterson
Alf. Gilbertson
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C. J. Westgaard
A. Larson
Hans_T. Thostenson
A. A. Anderson
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G. A. Erickson
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L. A. Tresvold
Martin A. Enger
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A. H. Brown
Peter_Freebe
I. T. Cramer
Justice
A. O. Forsberg
Mrs. Thomas
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Seidel
Kandiyohi County
Hon
C. E. Johnson
Bethesda Hospital
Lundholm
Highstrom
Colfax
Seventh District Republican Committee
Commercial Club
Odell
Peter Olson
Emile Thimell
Chas. E. Johnson
Minn
Frederickson
Johnson
Anderson
Hedin
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Dahlheim
Norman
Stanford
John H. Roberts
Brookings
8. D
Edmund J. Sykes
John Keogh
St. Peter
Fraser & Danfroth
G. S. Redman
Pipestone
Doctor C. Johnson
Messrs
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Peter Bonde
BE. C. Weluin
Finance Committee
General Fund
L. A. Wold
J. C. Freese
M. R. Simons
Elec
G. P. Karwand
THOM
the Journal Publishing Co
Miller-Davis Prog. Co
Water & Light Commission
Young People’s Society of the Synod Church
Kimball Piano Co
A. M. Shuey
Esther Hoglund
E. Becker Ave
Cora Osmundson
Ethel Carlson
Ethel Reed
Emmene T. Johnson
Reier Thorson
Lake Andrew
Thrond Alvig
Thorson
St. Cloud
William Lee
al Willmar
Swedish Baptist
Long Prairie
Willmar High
High School
F. E. Hodgson
Fergus Falls
Jons Olson
Bnainese
Edith Thorpe
Madison
Cora Johnson
Olive Johnson
Delano
Ruth Norling
Ione Geer
Philip Norsen
Muniock
Elsie Roberts
J. Draft
Silver Creek
Willmar Hospital
Edward Nelson
Hancock, Minn
Ida Strassguth
Arlington, Minn
Marion
Amy Hanscom
C. A. Backlund
J. C. Dale
Mrs. Dale
E. Johnson
Clarence Danielson
Albert Smith
Viola Rykken
Danvers
Helen Lawler
Winifred Sherwood
Northfield
Walter Crosby
Harrison Sherwood
Redwood Falls
Emil Bjomberg
Osmundson
Russel Peterson
Martha Haley
Frost
H. E. Frost
S. B. Carlson
Hattie
Adelaide
Twin Cities
Alice Smith
Menominee
Stout Training School
Wilbur Hollister
Lars Jacobson
P. J. Dale
Grand Forks
Edmore
N. D
Amy
Marion Hanscom
W. Litchfield Ave
Ida Straisguth
Albert Rykken
Augsburg
Minnes
Rykken
Eagle Lake
Andrew O. Sather
K. M. Kalbeck
Anna Osberg
Frances Olson
Jacobsons
Osvengs
Washington
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