Fire wipes out Raymond business block in blaze
A Monday night fire in Raymond destroyed three buildings including Carl Henning general merchandise, Haima and Carl, H Stoll farm implement warehouse, and W E Harris meat market. The blaze, started by a kerosene lamp explosion, spread rapidly due to defective equipment and limited water supply. Total losses about 15000 with varied insurance. Willmar and local departments aided but could not save remaining structures.
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Willmar
Raymond
Fie
Willmorore Department
Raymondites
Tribune
W.H Harris
E. Meyer
Messrs
Haima
Carl
A. Latterell
Buse
Bat
Willmar Church Reprisal Calls Chicago Minister
Willmar Minnesota Presbyterian church responding to Chicago by calling Rev H C Buell as successor to Rev Harmon Johnson. Buell has served Ridgeway Avenue church seven years and will leave his post at New Breabytery after the Pastoral relation was dissolved by the Preabytery of St. Cloud.
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Willmar
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Mian
Harmon Johnson
South Park
H.C. Buell
Ridgeway Avenue
Buell
Preabytery
St. Cloud
Noted Socialist Coming to Willmar in May
Arrangements are underway for Rev. Carl D. Thompson of Denver to speak in Willmar on May 19 and 20 at Bonde hall. A local committee will announce details soon as Socialists anticipate his visit. He will lecture on The Principles and Program of Socialism The New Trades Unionism and The More Abundant Life. Clarence S. Darrow of Chicago praises Thompson as a radical progressive devoted to the common people.
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Carl D. Thompson
Denver
American Labor Union
Buffalo to Granite Falls Railroad Proposal Reported
Hutchinson men G McEwen and F W Ives gather popular opinion on building an independent railroad from Buffalo to Granite Falls. Capitalists led by W 5 Lewis of St Paul aim to raise bonuses via mass meetings in communities along a route near Lake Lillian in Kandiyohi County. Lewis to meet local representatives in Litchfield on any date.
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Ce. G. McEwen
F. W. Ives
Hutchinson
W- 5
Lewis
St. Paul
Buffalo
Granite Falls
Sodh
Litchfield
Kandiyohi
Lake Lillian
Thorpe
Pupila Givan Masquerade at Vera Mosaberg Party
A Saturday afternoon fancy dress dance at Bonde Hall featured Miss Vera Mosaberg’s young pupils in masquerade costumes. Parents and invited friends applauded as children portrayed roles from Jockey Girl to Sailor and Little Lord Fauntleroy, with several names listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Minton
Winter
Thelma Boyd
Hazel McCune
Marie Pigney
Florence Perry Red Riding Hood
Georgia Madison
Mamie Garver
Alice Berkness
Olive Crosby
Sailor
Willie Pigney
Lord Panatleros
Roy Cramer Butcher
Lewis Warren Oram
Arthur Cramer
Wille McCui
Robert Oram Sallor
Albert Porter
Entertain Tomorrow Might Social Concert by Chicago Group
Invitations issued for a social concert and dancing party by the Musical Hoyles of Chicago under Central Lodge No 83 K of P. Thursday evening April 23 at the Bonde Hall. Concert program from 9:30 to 9:30. The Musical Boyles previously entertained the Commercial Club and will visit Willmarts again, promising a popular event for Knights of Pythias and friends.
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Musical Hoyles of
Chicago
Central Lodge No. 83
K. of P
Bonde Hall
Boyles
Oppening
Willmarts
Knights of Pythiae
Central Lodge
Local Couple Wed In Denel County Ceremony
A marriage license was issued Monday to Ralph L. Cadwell of Denel County, D. and Miss Marian Jensen of Colfax. The ceremony occurred at the M E parsonage with Rev Hoge officiating. In attendance were the bride’s father and sister. The couple left on the afternoon train for Morris, D. where they will establish their home.
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Tod
Ralph £. Cadwell
Denel County
Marian Jensen
Colfax
M. E. Parsonage
Hoge
Moriis
Death of David Sumner Johnson D D in National City Cal
Rev C Harmon Johnson of Willmar reports the death of his aged father David Sumner Johnson D D in National City California on Friday April 17 His remains will be taken to Chicago for burial at the old home with funeral set this week He was pastor of Markham Memorial church in National City and was known to Willmar friends who extend sympathy to survivors. The Willmar Seminary and High School played an opening baseball game at Athletic Park in a long two session match with Seminary edging High School 15 to 14 after a rain softened day. Umpire H E Campbell presided with a lively lineup display from both sides and a second game is planned for next Monday afternoon. Construction plans for a new ubopa facility are in progress as officials of the Great Northern division prepare a summer build. A damage suit by Martin J Peterson against the Great Northern for 1130 arises from alleged injuries in the roundhouse. Lars Erickson and Christina Anderson wed at Lake Lillian with Rev J O Lundberg performing the ceremony. A large guest list from Hankinson to Long Lake attended the celebration at the Erickson home and farm.
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California
C. Harmon Johnson
Willmar
National City
Cal
Chicago
Old Home
David Sumner Johnson
D. D
Markham Memorial Church
C. Harmon Jobsson
Dacessed
Willmar Seminary
Athletic Park
Seminary
Maéade
H. E Campbell
High School
Eawin Carlson
C. Kjeldson Ludvig Glarom
Otto Trulson
Arvid Carlson
H. A. Gabbert
Arthur Carlson
Louie Sarstock
Carl Peterson
Satverbak
Amos Lien
F. Brung
Oscar Hogberg
Martin Ketrum
Fritz Lindner
Colin Robert Oram
Fred Wick
Peter Bonde
J. 0. Lundberg
Envyabis
Sam Nelson
Misa Aung Hedin
Mesers
Jon. Magnuson
Chas. J. Luodahl
Victor Knut Leon
Lake Lillien
Ole E. Erickson
Andrew Edblom
Hankinson
N.D
Ray
Jos. Magnusop
Peapock
Wm. Johnsop
Long Lake
Colles Social Coffee Social At Mrs Spicer Home
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church will host a coffee social at Mrs J M Spicer's home on Thursday afternoon April 30. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colles
Ladies’ Guild of the
Episcopal Church
J. M. Spicer
Finns for Minnada colonization plan in Minnesota
A Minnesota colonization effort by a Finnish company, led by Rev. John Falkner as president, aims to settle land in Aitkin County for Finnish pioneers. Authorities predict up to 50,000 Finns may immigrate this year, with Minnesota a key destination. Directors include A. K. Teisberg C. Bergatad L. C. Thorpe J. J. Lomen.
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Aitkin County
By & Company
John Falkner
America
Minnesota
Altkin
A. K. Teisberg
A.L. Himle
C. Bergatad
L. C. Thorpe
J. J. Lomen
Minneapolis Journal
Great Northern Puget Sound Express cuts evening schedule
The Great Northern reduced the Puget Sound Express evening run by thirty minutes starting Sunday with a later St Paul departure but unchanged Seattle arrival. A new service between Breckenridge and LaMoure, ND supports the change, starting at 6 20 p m and reaching LaMoure at 10 50 p m. Return runs LaMoure at 7 00 p m to Breckenridge at 11 40 p m. The parish meeting at St Luke's elected officers for the year.
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G. A
Great Northern
Puget Sound
St .Paul
Seattle
Breckenridge
LaMoure
N.D
Casselton
Mayville
la Moore
Mor mons Active In Willmar Area As Missionaries Grow
The Mor mon faith gains emphasis in Willmar and nearby towns with house to house missionary work by Minnesota headquarters in the Twin Cities. Converts, mainly among Scandinavians, boost the sect to about 50 000 with a global reach. The annual conference in Kansas City strengthens assignments, including FH Smith to Minnesota and adjacent states. Also covered is the wolf bounty bill allowing 6 1/2 for a full grown wolf and 1 for a dob wolf with an oath and penalties for noncompliance.
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Willmar
Willmar Snd
Minnesots
Twin Cities
Kansas City
United States
Smith
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Kirtland
Ohio
Sunday ordained as Presbyterian minister in Chicago
William A Sunday long known in Willmar for evangelistic work was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in Chicago last Wednesday. Dr Wilbur Chapman of New York delivered the sermon and Prof David Marguie of McCormick Theological Seminary will charge the candidate. Sunday earlier starred in the National League from 1883 to 1891 before joining YMCA work.
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William A. Sunday
Willmar
Opera House
Chicago
Wilbur Chapman
New York City
David Marguie
McCormick Theological Seminary
Sunday
National League of Baseball Clube
Bethel Lutheran Church Plans Garden and Services
Bethel Lutheran Church schedules Sunday morning and evening services with Sunday school after the morning session. Next Saturday members will plant beds at the church property and beautify the grounds. Rev. Peterson attends a meeting in Watertown this week and returns Friday. Mrs Peterson expected back from Rush City about the same time. Olga Jobsma, daughter of J. W. Johnson, died yesterday of typhoid fever at 11 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at the residence, Rev. E E. Gynild officiating. Interment in Lutheran Free church cemetery. Miss Jennie Patchell, recently in Minneapolis under a physician’s care, has returned home.
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Bethel Lutheran Church
Peterson
Watertown
Rush City
Olga Jobsma
J. W. Johnson
E E. Gynild
Lutheran Free Church
Jennie Patchell
Minneapolia
Great Northern May Face Labor Trouble Over Demands
Great Northern may avoid an explicit strike on May 1 but finds itself in a tough position after two refusals. The company will not meet with trainmen or union leaders or grant higher pay for double headers or other concessions. If negotiations break off at noon, 1,500 workers could vote on actions within ten days. Later reports say officials will confer with the committeemen in St. Paul, with a conference possible today.
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Great Northern Line
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
F. E Ward
A. B. Garreteon
Yellowstone
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sheriff Leads Personal Property Tax Collection Tour
Sheriff Lundquist pursues 125 delinquent personal property tax warrants issued by Clerk Ramsett. City delinquents total 22, with sheriff power to seize property to satisfy taxes, funds remitted to the county treasurer, final report due by June, and unpaid warrants subject to court action or cancellation at July county board review.
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Sherif Lundquist
Ramsett
Board of County Commissioners
Bishop confirms eleven at St Luke's Episcopal church
Bishop Edsall last evening confirmed eleven young people at St Luke's Episcopal church Emma Lindser Thora Peterson Ruth McCullough Jettie Person Olga Carlson Marion Minton Maurica Nordstrom John Reamusson Arthur Rasmugsos Geo Lundquist Peter Rose The Bishop praised the year's work under Rev McCullough noting greater contributions and missionary activity and commended St Luke's for its fine standing among Episcopal churches in the diocese. John Nyyeard we Pi VERRES 2h Se vary ii
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Edsall
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Emma Lindser
Thora Peterson
Ruth McCullough
Jettie Person
Olga Carlson
Marion Minton
Maurica Nordstrom
John Reamusson
Arthur Rasmugsos
Geo. Lundquist
Peter Rose
McCullough
St.Luke's Church
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Carl D. Thom Tur Nm
Socialist Lec
Breckenridge Telegram
Bebe
Srevrest
Enegeis
St. Luke's Parish
A. F. Nordin
J. H. Wiggins
H. E. Frost
D. N.tallmac
Andrew Larnon
T. H. Olson
Russell Spicer
C. H. Johnson
C. E
Hornbeck
Paterson
Ventry
Rossell Spicer
H. J. Ramsetts
Church of J of Latin
John Nyyeard
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