Carpenters organize at Borgeson Hall in Willmar
A Willmar carpenters union formed at Borgeson Hall with C J Freeberg presiding. Officers include Victor Fridlund as VP and Frank Holmberg as recording secretary. The group aims to improve wages, hours, and solidarity, noting carpenters in town earn about 2.50 a day and planning a nine hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borgeson Hall
United Brotherhood of Carpentere and Formers of America
C. J. Freeberg
Anton Kilsad
Cr. Freeberg
Victor Fridlund
Frank E. Holmberg
Hans Sandven
P. A. Ushlstrom
Wm Englund
John Skiple
P. J. Erickson
Ole Eiland
John Paul- 00
C.J. Preeburg
Frank £. Holmberg
Gust Johpson
P. A. Dablavrom
Anton Kisch
John Wahlquist
Joes
Willmar
the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Carpenters
Parish Meeting Postponed By St Luke's Parish
The annual parish meeting of St Luke's parish was called for last Monday evening but adjourned until Saturday at eight due to the treasurer's absence. All eligible members are urged to attend. Appleton Press notes the Willmar Mercantile Company was restrained from selling Knutgon stock by the Village Council over itinerant merchant license concerns. G C Lorenz visited Willmar Sunday with family after returning from the cities with new stock. Allyn Birch spent Easter Sunday at Hiswick to attend his cousin Mrs Martin Olson's funeral in Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Olson
Benson
Elizabeth Payne
Hawick
Peterson
Paynesville
Verson McLouth
Joseph Pelkey
F. W. Hudson
Eben E Lawees
Chrie Skeie
S. L. Benton
Lista
J. Mardin Olson
New London
Webster
S. D
Art, Barber
Birdie Payne
C. J. Payne
St. Luke’s
Willmar Mercantile Company
Appleton Press
G. C. Lorenz
Raymond
Willmar
Mr. Lorenz
Reymond & Morcantile Company
Allyn Birch
Hiswick
Martin Olson
Olive Payne
Minnesota State Music Teachers’ Association
Plymouth
Wesley M. E
Minneapolis
Boston Festival Orchestra
Emil Mollienhauer
Pioneer resident Jonas Swenson Lof dies at 73 in Mamre
Jonas Swenson Lof, a pioneer resident of Kendiyobi county from Mamre, died Tuesday morning of heart failure at 73. He came to America in 1867 and leaves two sisters, a brother, a daughter Mrs. John C. Hagman, and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. from his Mamre home. interment Lundby cemetery. Enormous rush at Estevan as land seekers surge and new business sprouts across the spring scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Swenson Lof
Mamre
America
Kendiyobi County
John Swenson
Long Lake
Nels Nelson
Stockholm
N. D
John C. Hagman
Mamne
Lundby Cemetery
Estevan
O. HB. Thompsons
New London
Aassiolbois
Canada
the Tribune
Paynesville
Minnesota
To Teach Summar School Arrangements at Big Stone Park
Superintendent Borchardt reports the summer school at Big Stone Park nearly ready with instructors secured. Names include Prof. Hillboe Benson Prof. Tanning Willmar Prof. Robertson College of Agriculture Ella Probat Minneapolis President Koebler Northwestern Normal and Industrial School Aberdeen Supt. Ramer Milbank and Dr. Shoe maker St. Cloud Ming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stone Park
Borchardt
Hilleboe
Benson
Tanning
Willmar
Wm. Robertson
Great Northern Road Bed to Undergo Summer Improvement
Engineers plan general improvement of the Great Northern road bed east and west of Willmar to sustain rising heavy traffic. Prof S O Tjosvold and family Easter visit to Norway Lake relatives. plan to move to Granite Falls farm after school term ends. Rev E E Gynild declines call from Wisconsin Norwegian Lutheran congregation. remains in Willmar. Marriage licenses issued by Clerk of Court Ramsett: Sara Erickson with Christins Anderson. Oscar Lundquist with Tilda Anderson.
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Great Northern
Willmar
S. O. Tjosvold
Norway Lake
Granite Falls
Prof
Tjosvold
Te Seminary
E. E. Gynild
Wisconsin
Ir Willmar
Ramsett
Sara Erickson
Christins Anderson
Oscar Lundquist
Tilda Anderson
Jubilee service at M. E. church praises election victory
Hogg of the M E church led a jubilee service praising the recent election win and urging temperance supporters to continue the fight to enforce city laws. Rev Hogg delivered a thoughtful sermon urging unity in the administration and faith in lawful progress. Mrs Cairox sang a notable solo enhancing the program.
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Bouvencucuy
Hogg
M. E
Rev. Hogg
Cairox
Indy
State Board Sets Teacher Certification Rules
The state high school board issues a notice: after July 31, 1903 no new teacher may be hired without at least a second grade state certificate for grades up to sixth, and at least a first grade certificate for higher grades. Current teachers are exempt from the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.insen
State High School Board
Willmar Seminary Principal Considers Whitehall Call
Rev H Solum principal of the Willmar Seminary has received a call from the Lutheran Synod congregation of Whitehall Wisconsin. The large congregation offers a good salary and Solum is under consideration while re election as principal for the coming year is noted, with friends hoping he stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
H. Solam
Willmar Seminary
Lutheran Synod Congregation
Whitehall
Wis
Solum
Arm Injured on Circular Saw at Sondreson Farm
Einar Hagen employed on Sondreson Bros. farm in Dorre had left arm severely cut below the elbow when caught in a circular saw. Doctor Johnson attended. expected layup of several weeks. Presbyterians upgrade parsonage with eight verandas large windows and electric lights. Heimdahl and Copeland open confectionery on Litchfield avenue. Lady’s society sale for Mission church nets 105 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Hagen
Sondreson Bros
Dorre
Dr. Johnson
Hagen
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
P. Heimdahl
J. Copeland
Litchfield Avenue
Johnson, Molise & Co
Heimdahie
Heimdahl
Lutheran Synod Church
Seminary Hema Seeks New Season After Vacation
Seminary Hema resumes after a four day break. Osseo society delays the next event by one week and grants funds to the Seminary baseball team. Grounds improved. students volunteered to sod the field. Under Prof. Hanson and Anton Saterback the team aims for a strong season as preparations begin. A Keystone View Co canvass is planned for summer. Seminary hall hosts a fundraising program with songs and a big lunch for 15 cents at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hema
Osseo Society
Hanson
Anton Saterback
Keystone View Co
Presbyterians Hold Tower Sale Success Promises Annual Event
The young ladies of the Presbyter fan church conducted a tower sale last Saturday raising over 80 dollars from sales and refreshments. It was the first such sale in town and is set to become an annual event. The Crosby home was open as the sale venue drawing many buyers for plants and Easter flowers.
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Ladies’ Society of the Mission Church
Presbyter
W. L. Crosby Hone
Moorhead designer resigns for Fargo post
Khus designs at Moorhead 0.G. Markhus, Moorhead water and light superintendent since October 1898, resigns to become manager for Union Heat Light and Power Co. of Fargo. He is praised as a capable official and earns a promotion. Independent notes local real estate moves and a street-level accident injuring Sam Rasmusson, plus plans for a Bonde Block addition and T. K. Stalland seeking medical consultation in St. Paul.
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Markhus
Moorhead
Wedding Return: Otos Couple Reunites in Willmar
John T. Otos and bride arrived from Duluth and are settled at the Otos residence on Second Street and Litshneld Avenue. Otos receives many congratulations as residents wish the couple happiness in their new home. The bride, formerly with Salvation Army work here, is well known in Willmar and has many friends in Duluth who share in the well wishes.
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John T. Otos
Duluth
Otos
Second Street
Litshneld Avenue
Tribune
Duuth
Willmar
Raymonf News Reports Postmaster Scholz Resigns
The Raymond News announces M. A. Scholz resigns after twelve years as postmaster. A petition endorses E. Fayne as successor, likely to be appointed soon. Fayne plans confectionery and news sales in the same building and will run the telephone exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond News
M. A. Scholz
Raymond
E. Fayne
Farm sale transfers 340 acres for 14500 to Nelson
Last Friday F G Handy sold his 340 acre farm southeast for 14500 to Peter J Nelson of Raymond. Nelson also takes Raymond property including the Commercial Hotel and two houses for 88500. Crawford Leslie real estate agency of Willmar handled the deal. The page also notes a Willmar appearance by The Daring Swedish Ladies Quintet on April 27 with Curtis G Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G Handy
Peter J. Nelson
Raymond
Mr. Nelson
Crawford & Leslie Real Estate
Willmar
Curtis G. Morse
Boston
Painful injury from sidewalk slip harms Lewis Exdalel
Lewis Exdalel sustains a severe arm injury after a Saturday noon slip and fall on the sidewalk. Dr. Mc Laughlin attends the case. Bertha Bredberg, a Mooroo Sworthand Institute student in Minneapolis, leaves for her Willmar home for Easter holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Exdalel
Dr. McLaughlin
Bertha Bredberg
Mooroo Sworthand Institute
Minneapolis
Wiilmar
Prizes Considered to Reward Fine Wilmar Lawns
At the Commercial Club monthly meeting plans to award prizes for best kept lawns were discussed as a boost to beautification. The idea, successful in St Paul and Minneapolis, was referred to the parks committee. A fall street fair was also debated and sent to celebrations committee. A woolen mill project was discussed with secretary Markhun to contact potential locatees. Four new members joined the club: Marcus Johnson, J P Branton, T B Olson, and J Gust Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Willmar
Ths Point
Markhun
Wilmar
Marcus Johnson
J.P. Branton
T. Bh, Olson
J. Gust Peterson
Obituary for Maria Sophia Elmquist Dated 1873
Miss Maria Sophia Elmquist daughter of Mr and Mrs John Elmquist born on the place where she died November 19 1873. She was quiet upright and devout with strong religious convictions. Her death followed a long illness but she never complained and comforted her family with God will be done. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon Rev Lindholm officiating with the text Tealab 28 12.
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Maria Sophia Elmquist
John Elmquist
Young Ladies Society
Lindholm
Tealab
Mancning resigns from Electric and Water Plant Commission
At a city council meeting last Monday night the resignation of M. D Mancning from the Electric and Water Plant Commission was accepted and Wm J Pioney appointed to succeed him. After approving a few bills the council adjourned to Thursday evening for the old council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D Mancning
Electric and Water Plant Commission
Wm. J. Pioney
Snel
Water Supply Trouble Prompted City Action
City reports a weakening water supply at the power house. City Engineer Johnson says wells need repair and no investigation by the water and light commission has been conducted yet. Officials plan steps to seal the trouble after assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Water and Light Commission
Tallesan Buys Knight Property on Fourth Street
Dr. Tallman acquires the Knight property on Fourth Street after a Monday closing. The grand piece sold for 91800, and the residence will be removed onto lots in the Ferring addition. Albers Hrgutrom, graduate of Guetavus Auulphua College, takes Sunbary faculty post succeeding Prof. S. O. Tjuavold for next school year. The county commissioners were to meet with Week.
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Tallesan
Knight
Dr. Tallman
Fourth Street
Fis Woer
Ferring
Albers Hrgutrom
Guetavus Auulphua College
St Peter
S. O. Tjuavold
Tresvold
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Scandinavian Grand Lodge of Good Templars
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Egypt
Nile
Iais
Philae
Aera
Wan
Khus
Nels Holmquist
Gus. Forsberg
Sam Rasmusson
Benson Arcove
Pirce
Mr. Rasmusson
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Litch- Deld Avenue
Bonde
T. K. Stalland
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Washington League
Bill Hays
Weeter Supply Law
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