26 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
1
Mise Ellen Paul visited Beoson friends and relatives while Marcus Johnson checked on luatness interests in the city. Numerous locals staged travel, visits, and work shifts with churches, schools, and businesses noted from Willmar to nearby towns.
Mrs Margrethe Qvam wife of H F E Qvam died this morning at 12 40 at her Firnttreet home after a kidney disorder and a week of illness Her funeral will be Friday at 3 pm from the Lutheran Free church with Rev Gynild officiating Burial will be at Lutheran Free church cemetery She was born in Leejessko gen Gulbrachsdalen Norway on Nov 15 1827 about age 78 She came to the United States in 1865 with her husband settling in Carver County before moving to Willmar in 187 and later living with family She leaves three children Joba Andrew and Mies Petra plus many grandchildren and friends Also included are parish notes from St Luke s church and other local items including a Willmar Atwater baseball game and school literary program details and a business sale to Aston Swenson with H E Crawford aiding the new owner.
Breckenridge triumphed in the Minnesota High School Debating League final against Albert Les at Minnespolia hall on Friday. Judges awarded Breckenridge the loving cup after a spirited contest, with Albert Lex supporting the affirmative and Breckenridge the negative. Superintendent Tanning and Willmar observers praised the lively debate.
A Lutheran free church choir will present a special program on May 17, Norway's day of independence, with light refreshments. The Ladies Aid Society and Men’s Parish Club announce events, including a reading by Judge A F Nordin and a socialism talk by A Gilbertson. A street fair discussion tonight at the Commercial Club rooms, and local notes include bids, travels, retirements, and job searches.
Colfax notes Easter visits and local gatherings as reporters gather for temperance work. Mentions dances at G Halvorson’s, Willmar Seminary student Hennie Thompson, and visits to Belgrade. School events include a basket sale, a piano and organ sale business, and a note on Miss Beatrice Buttz studying art in Brooklyn. A farmers meeting in Dist. 68 adjourned till May 9. New baby in the Tollefson family expands local households. Pearl Ives visits Bronx City friends.
On Monday morning at 10 a.m. the death of Mrs Julia Gaughan occurred at her sister’s home at the corner of Eighth Street and Litchfield Avenue after a battle with tuberculosis. She came from Elma, Iowa six weeks ago and was cared for by her sister and mother. Funeral services were held at nine o’clock this morning with Rev Father Malloy officiating, and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.
Lake Andrew Hanne Stene and Lins Hallested visited Helle Han da on Sunday while plans to realize objects were discussed. Mrs. Gondret sang at the Methodist church April 24 and spoke of meetings with Ball-playing hats. Minnetonka League holds May meeting in No. 68 schoolhouse at 8 o'clock with a long program. Otto Mankel arrived from northern Minnesota to visit relatives, Regina Myre from Audubon visiting her aunt. Gunder Swenson bought a manure spreader, invested in an incubator, and B. E. Hauge works for S. A. Syverson. Ninety of ninety-five eggs hatched yesterday in the incubator. Belle Hande returns to work at Norway Lake store. Gla Strand of New London contracted with Wade’s Mail between New London and Norway Lake and settled at Jericho. Mrs. John Johnson and sons move back from Bemidji after seven years. Several deaths and a sermon by Rev. M. A. Sothendahl as seven families join church. sickness and diphtheria hit the area as the Olsen family mourns.
Tripolis resident Ernest O Johnson recovers from a serious illness. Fields show life despite dry cold weather as green shoots appear. Parochial Lutheran school set to start May 2 with Mrs. S A Lindholm teaching Swedish language and Christian doctrine. Good Friday gospel service well attended. Charles Anderson builds a fine house south of Kandiyohi and plans to move there with his wife as the area eyes growth and new arrivals.
Roselajia shows good progress, Gravila developing well though rain would help. Ole Petersone works for Frank Lindquist, many fruit trees planted this spring. J R Soderberg and family visited O Tatting's home Sunday. Cass Hawkinson building a new barn with Ole Blomquist as architect. Mesars Hlecha Shimpach and Stra felde returned from a North Dakota trip. Bertha Petersom of Graceville travels to the cities for care with Julia O'Brien. Albert Goodenlen to St Paul hospital for treatment. salutations extend to Mr and Mrs C E Erickson of Kingsburg California as they arrive in Olivia.
Seeding is done. Mr Theo Hamre called on Joe Jorgenson last week. Mrs T Panvarod visit with O Stone last Friday. Harry Stanton of Brooten visited here Sunday. Jenale Vig entertained youths Friday. Miss Alma Spasnem at L Bendickson's. Mina Jeonte Paulson called at Sender's Saturday. Dr Henry Shipstead was in Sun s bore on business. A Berg and B Holden called on Acton Teige Sunday. Miss Gina Pledson left for Wast e Lake to hired out to K loppp. Masters Ole Hanson and Theo Spaanen called at Berg's Sandsy. April 2, Miss Belle Lokken entertained friends. Miss Mollie Nelson visited Alma Berg. Bent Teige made a flying trip to Willmar. G Eilingboe home from Georgeville. Mrs G Hanson home from Thief River Falls. Mrs K Botten of Brooten visited uncle Andrew Jorgenson. Mr N Leogarden left for Thief River Falls to buy homestead. Miss KE Coyne left district No. 73 for Easter. Emma Sanders and brother Christ visited Misa Jenois Paulson. Mr Ole Lokken home from Lake Jonappa. Olof and Annis Feldldy with cousins visited O O Vig. Notices for auction at O O Vig May 10. Mr Vig renting fare and moving to Brooten. Mr and Mrs O O Vig back from cities. attended funeral at Princeton.
Edwards W C Oanen visited John Bergle’s Sunday. Mr and Mrs J A Hirman visited Roseland friends Sunday. Farmers are through seaching and corn planting is next. Young folks spent Sunday afternoon at Will Strotman’s. Will Beanpala of Hampton was there last week. C W Hutton painting his house and staying up to date. Benny Newman road overseer improving roads. Henry Ias a hustler keeping things moving. Trees planted suggest county will have weather protection and Tas soon.
Kandiyohi items record Atwater visitor Jobe Defoe and other residents traveling to St Paul, Minnespolis, Ontario, Wisconsin, and Raymond. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Henry Isaacson, a dime social for the church fund, and an Epworth League shoe social are noted. An insurance agent wed in Wisconsin, with plans to move to Ontario.
April 24 entries list neighbors hosting guests and short visits. Laure Abrahemsonle stayed at Emil Lotven’s. Frank Johnson hired to Gum Rydes for six weeks. Christine Elgeross spent one day at her Willmar area home. J E Garson of Pennock visited Irionie. Anoie Swenson returned to Atwater after a few days. visits at J Hagman’s home. J F Lindberg and E F Lindgren went to Spicer for wood, John Johnson and V Swenson visited Hagman. Carl Stanghelle rafted off his violin last Saturday. Solomon Norin was the lucky winner. Evening gathering enjoyable, ended in early morning.
Digest of the statute revision commission work. Enacted laws to readjust freight rates, curb rebates, and regulate terminal charges. Granted access to railroad books, prohibited backstops, and required transferable mileage books. Proposed wide open tax amendment by popular vote and created a state highway commission with raised road tax. Established juvenile courts in three cities, state census, and sales tax provisions. Reforms included scholarships, state survey, and new capitol maintenance authority. Re-elected Senator Moses E. Clapp.
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