Local Brevities from Spicer and Willmar Items
Rev Ostling visited relatives at Spicer yesterday. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ro G McClintock Tuesday April 22. Berg and Soderling bought fixtures from Hicks Sperry Co. and Mrs J Jovabs welcomed a son Monday April 21. Nelle Work Guild to entertain at Odd Fellows hall Friday afternoon. Senior class play Trelawney of the Wells at opera house Friday May 16. Eyvekiel Soderlund and bride of New London en route to New Hampton. Olson and Thompson leave for Grove City to start a new creamery contract. Swedish Loviety April event at Carlson hall Friday with program on Vitrndand. Martin Gilbertson recovering from Ginder track injury and home Monday. Oak Park social Thursday April 24 at 7:30 with refreshments. Thomas Toyeich injured by spike, home recovering. Odd Fellows banquet at T O O P hall for 94th anniversary. Rey and G Peterson leave for Stckley next Wednesday. auction of household goods next Tuesday. Mrs A J Rodberg sprained hip. mother of Simon Rodberg. Samuel C Hicks guilty in municipal court for abusive language to police chief and locking doors. fines and costs. S E Magnuson promotes Norway Poplar sawlog tree. rapid growth claims. Socialist Lyceum last lecture by Honnatt on The Socialist Movement at Bonde Hall Saturday April 26 1913 at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Ostling
Spicer
Ro G. McClintock
Berg & Soderling
Hicks & Sperry, Dy
W. IL 8
Trelawney
The
Wells
Opera House
Eyvekiel Soderlund
Bride
Carlson Hall
Martin Gilbertson
Oak Parks
Thomas Toyeh
Willmar
Rebecca Lodge
T. O. 0. P. Hall
Yeson
C. Swenson
New London
Murdock
Sophus Larson
Miss Asther
River Falls
Wis
Peter Dalen
Willmar Hospital
C. F. Bailey
Montana
P. J
D. W. Haley
Martha Haley
J. N.andersen
Federal Jury Awards 50,000 in Willmar Rail Case
A federal court verdict awarded Henrik W. Otos of Willmar $50,000 damages against the Great Northern railroad for injuries suffered while uncoupling cars in Willmar yards. Otos lost a leg and sustained back injuries, with trials noting a defective coupling and safety appliance issues. The case, tried in Minneapolis, drew mayor Tom Davis of Marshall as lead advocate for Otos. The railroad may seek a new trial or appeal to the federal court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Daily Journal
United States District Court Today
Henry W. Otos
Great Northern Railroad
Willmar
Minnesota
Thomas Davis
Marshall
C. A. Willard
United States
Olos
Great Northern
Minneapolis Tribune
Harry W. Otos
Otos
Tom Davis
Davis
DE. A. Michel
John.i. Dille
Cobb, ‘Wheelwright and
Dille
Federal Court
Minneapolis
Swedish Hospital
B. T
Harold Otos
J. C. Jacobs
Annie Schollin
J. C. Forsberg
Eben E. Lawson
Forsberg
Lawson
Federal Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Sunday Services at First Presbyterian and Others
Church announcements list morning worship at 10 30 with special choir music and Sunday school at 12, midweek prayer and Bible study, and evening services at 7 30. Swedish Mission Nor Western Lutheran events, Lutheran Free midweek meetings, and Christian Scientist services are noted along with social events, baptisms, and a bazaar opening tonight conducted by the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Om
Epworth League
First Presbyterian
Ladies’ Aid
Mesdames Gust Erickson
Hanson and Wickstrom
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Willmar Base Ball Team Plans Regular Practices
Willmar organizes a base ball team last week with regular practice slated for Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:20 p.m. All candidates urged to report Friday night. team to be chosen on merit with equal chances. Also notes the Olander Soderlund wedding attended by Mr and Mrs Bergeson in New London last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Alfred Bergeson
A. P. Bergeson
New London
Death and funerals reflect close knit Danish community
John N Abrahamson died April 17 at his home near Strandburg Grant County. Born February 2 1856 in Dalarne Sweden he leaves eleven children and many relatives. Funeral April 22 drew one of the largest attendances in Strandburg with N N Abrahamson of Mamre among mourners. He was a valued community figure in Mamre for 25 years and respected by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Abrahamson
Mamre
Georgia
Strandburs
Grant Co
Tyngsjin
Malugas Parish
Dalarne
Sweden
N. N. Abrahamson
Strandburg
Citien
WO. Mattson
M. O. Mattson
Whitefield
G. Peterson
Ena
Handsome Annual Issued by Seniors
The first Willmar High School senior class annual, editor Margaret Hicks, portrays 1913 senior class roster of 35, lists alumni and faculty, and notes the roster of the 24 prior classes totaling 309. includes puzzles, receipts, and local notices. The issue highlights school life, art by students, and faculty photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High School
Margaret Hicks
Gerta Rasmussen
Alloys Branton
Dana Taylor
Mildred Severingen
Myrtle Porter
Alice Mooney
Ethel Styles
Helen Talman
Marion Gratz
Sophonores
Ralph Yarrow
Amy Severinson
Randall Stockwell
Ruth de LaHunt
Elsie Anderson
Esther Anderson
Frank Boyd
Martina Berg
Harriet Bomista
Lillie Boom
Madonna Carlin
Homer Chase
Myrtle Cramer
Agnes Dahlen
John Feig
Enoch Forsberg
Constance Grangaard
Gerald Geer
Oscar Hedin
Henry Johnson
Lydia Johnson
Roy Johnson
Russell Johnson
Margaret Lawler
Sophus Larson
Ingeborg Nelson
Vera Nelson
Mildred Parsons
Margaret Rasmussen
Mildred Severinson
Elvira Swenson
Sophia Tallakson
Arthur Thompson
William Thunstedt
Willmar
Social notes from Willmar and nearby towns
Miss Anna McNellin visiting Fargo and J P Larson planning a Canada trip. Mrs C L Brown of Minneapolis visiting her daughter Mrs B J Branton. Mrs Thomas O’Neill improving after April 16 Willmar hospital operation. Local and visiting residents attend events in Kerkhoven Dawson Minneapolis and Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McNellin
Fargo
J. P. Larson
Canada
C. L. Brown
Minneapolis
B. J. Branton
Thomas O'Neill
Willmar Hospital
G. D. Forssell
Christ
Kerkhoven
K. E. Berg
Sask
H. GC. Strand
Ali
Dawson
J. C. Strand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rey
Sanuel C. Hicks
Tie
E Magnuson
Norway
Socialist Lyceum
Mir. Honnatt
Bonde Hall
W. Bennett
Harry Glos
Elkjer & Stoll
Berkness
Peterson's
Norw. Luth. Synod
Young People’s Bible
Ladies’ Society
Lutheran Free
Mands Og Kvindeforeningen
HH. T. Olson
Martin Olson
M. B. Michaelson
Zilo Children’s Society
G. 0. Sand
Dovre Ladies’ Society
C. C. Birkeland
S. Priam Ladies’ Society
Gundershaug’s
Ella Birkeland
Power House
Col. B. Nelson
Salvation Army
Bjork
Litche Ifield
Benson Avenue
Army
City Power House
Gustav D. Forssell
Litchfield Avenue W
Klimoff
Sunburg
Sunbury
Nature
Ladies’ Aid Society
Synod Church
Lincoln School
Knute Rime
KR. Ca
St. Quamie
Tom
Melvin Peterson
Emma Rudningen
Mes
A. Aardalit
White Earth
N. D
Sivert
Theo, Jorgenson
Olson
Nelson
Svea
Richmond
Dixie
Richmond High School
Great Britain
Richmond Daily News
Ole” Nelson
Minn
Lakefield
J. G. Caldwell
South
Caldwell
Christian Church
Nex
Sveaeltigen
Richmond Daily ‘Times- Dispatch
Dr. Bourland
J. C. Caldwell
A. C. Nelson
John Lee Coulter
Conference For Education
Minnesot Educational Association
Conservation Congress
Nlghta
Erickson
Brantom
Taylor
Thunated
Inga Orner
Willmar Opera House
Miss Orner
Deibel
Faust
Miss Grier
Greig
Agate Becker Gréndahl
Ole Bull
Collan
Glee Club
Arne Sandven
Willmar Glee Club
Ben Shamp
Mary Johnson
Nest Lake
Ed. Monson
George Otterness
Silent Club
M. ©. Mattson
M. Mattson
Farm Finances
Kandiyohi
Farms
Kandiyohi County
Willmar Bank Minn
Waby
Tribune
Kjellgren-Sandberg
Amelia Kjellgren
Carl Sandberg
Irene
George Stevens
Ands
Ostling
Seminary
Beason
Ely
Shakopee
Glencoe
Cloquet
Renville
Albert Winblad
Hotel Interlochen
Scottons
Oliver Erickson
Atwater
Willmar Public Schools
Rose Breher
Ethel Baker
Carl C. Howell
Amanda Berkness
Harvey Brown
Ber Dey Nordgren
Willmar City
B. C. Wellin
Nelson Music Company
A. P. Adams
L Benton
First National Bank
S. L. Benton
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