07 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR style notes describe people, places, and events across Willmar region. Mentions Hale Mossberg and Mathis, with references to residences, travel, and local figures. Tone resembles a busy community column with scattered names and locations.
Mrs Helen Monson an early member of the Whitefield community and longtime Willmar resident died at her daughter and son in law’s home in this city on a Wednesday in March aged about TS years. Born December 4 1841 in Kristianstadslin Sweden she married Ven M Monson in 1866 and emigrated to America in 1869 landing at Vasa Minnesota on midsummer day.
In Whitefield Kandiyohi County the Nordstrom family figures in early settlement and Sven Lutheran church work. Mrs. Hjalmar Nordstrom of Willmar is the sole surviving child among six, with four of the deceased dying in the typhoid epidemic of 103. Funeral services were held at Bethel church and Svea church, with notable pallbearers and singers from Willmar and Svea.
Former Minneapolis mayor Thomas Van Lear spoke at the Masonic Temple in Willmar last Friday, arriving late on the nine oclock train, addressing a packed audience about the farmer labor political movement in Minnesota. Short talks by George Jonicks and V E Lawson preceded his remarks, with Anton Peterson presiding until after 11:30. Birth notices report a daughter born to Arthur Berglund and wife at Rest Hospital, and births to Mrs Herman Berlin and Mr and Mrs Hilger Akerson in Mamre township.
A long Willmar ceremony on April 3 1920 united Miss Florence Louise Kuntz with Harold Earl Hanscom at the O A Kuntz home. Rev J Renwick McCullough officiated at noon. The couple plans to reside in St Paul then Bemidji to enter pharmacy and drug business. Attendees included the Hanscom and Kuntz families with gifts and telegrams from others. The couple leaves for Minnesota soon.
City election results reveal Unan on carried Third Ward by 59 and Fourth Ward by 107, with a 100 majority citywide. Molander defeated for treasurer by 184. LeRoy Johnson beat Anton Peterson for First Ward alderman by six. Total votes polled 1,176. last general 941. Ward by ward details and bonds also noted.
A long list of brief society items notes visits and travels. Individuals such as Miss Marenet Marshall C J Johnson Oscar E Hedin and Victor Olson are mentioned along with business trips to Minneapolis Fergus Falls Des Moines and Detroit. Community updates include a barber shop opening a piano tuner and church activities plus upcoming court events and marriage licenses.
Last Sunday a fire destroyed the Andrew Johnson farm home on Whitefield's section 31. The blaze started in the roof and was not noticed until it was well under way. Ransom Johnson rode to warn his father as the oldest son was ill and needed help escaping. The daughter saved 1300 in liberty bonds. little else of value was saved. The two story 28 by 30 building suffered an estimated 10 000 loss with scant insurance. This follows recent influenza losses that took two Johnson brothers Arthur and Russel, leaving the family in mourning and deserving public sympathy.
Glen Follette of Atwater was arrested in Willmar after stealing a diamond ring valued at about 500 to 600 and $600 in Liberty bonds from his father’s safety deposit box. He bought clothing with the proceeds and attempted to sell the ring. He is being held and later sent to Minneapolis for county charges. he was on parole for a prior offense. Christina Freeberg dies at 520 Second St. W. Funeral at Peterson's on Friday. County road construction notices warn merchants not to sell to Kandiyohi County Road Construction buyers without signed orders. Religious Education director to lead Sunday school conferences. Basket Social planned near Kandiyohi. Baptist Y P S meeting postponed to April 14. Mrs C E Ruble Easter visit noted.
Greta Torpadie and Samuel Ljungkvist, prominent Swedish born performers, headline a Willmar Opera House concert on Wednesday April 1 at 8 p.m. Torpadie, the “Swedish Singer” born in New York, is paired with Ljungkvist from Stockholm Royal Opera for a varied program including Swedish songs and operatic arias. Also noted are local notices about auditions, church programs, and a move of the Lund family to Willmar.
The Fidelis of the Aethel Lutheran church meets next Monday April 12 at Carl Andersons 517 Sra Street East. Miss Eather Paulson and Mrs A A Bloomquist will entertain. A good attendance is solicited.
Farmers and traders are urged to bring hides and furs to the Hardware where the store promises the highest market price. Residents are invited to cash in seasonal pelts with immediate payment and respectful service.
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