Willmar Club orders new Hag-pole from St Louis
The Willmar Commercial Club at the August meeting authorized ordering a 3,600 pound Hag-pole from N C Nelson Manufacturing Company of St Louis for 220 dollars f o b St Louis. Funds short, members pledged one dollar or more. committee appointed to supervise erection. Also notes on a path toward an electric line route and a contentious city editor. Social notices and a wedding conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial Club
N. C. Nelson Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
F. O. B. St. Louis
Mankato
Willmar
Winthrop
Willmar Journal
C. F. Spencer
North Star Organizes Youth Class at Swedish M. E. Church
The Young Men's Bible Class of the Swedish M. E. Church organized last Wednesday and adopted the name The North Star. Elected officers include President Albert Peterson and Vice President Arthur Magnuson, with Jonas Lundquist as Secretary, Harry Nelson as Treasurer, and Rev Theo Livingstone as Bible Teacher. A social is planned for Friday August 18 and the class meets every Sunday morning for Bible study, inviting all young men to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
North Star
Albert Peterson
Arthur Magnuson
Jonas Lundquist
Harry Nelson
Hev. Theo
Livingstone
Bethel Y P Society Swedish August Meeting Program
The Bethel Y P Society of the Swedish Lutheran Bethel church announces a Swedish language program for the August meeting held next Wednesday evening August 9. Opening exercises include a duet by Ethel Carlson and Marian Carlson, reading by W E Lawson, vocal solo by Karen Hanson, recitation by Elvin Englund, piano solo by Amy Nelson, and a duet by Edith Nelson and Adeline Sumberg. Refreshments will be served by Misses Elsie Hoglund and Lillie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. P
Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church
Ethel Carlson
Marian Carlson
W. E. Lawson
Karen Hanson
Elvin Englund
Amy Nelson
Edith Nelson
Adeline Sumberg
Elsie Hoglund
Lillie ‘Johnson
Hills and Ellingson Wed At City Home
A wedding occurred at high noon today between Charles L Hills trom of Grove City and Rachel Ellingson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellingson of this city. Rev J N Anderson performed the ceremony at the bride's home. The couple will reside in St Paul where Hills trom works as traveling representative for Capital Candy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Johnson
Minneapolis
Wm. Benson
Raymond
C. Av ‘Benson
W. G Lytle
Crookston
J. E. Fisk
Fred Kasten
Naomi Soderling
New London Milling Co
M. Warner
Miss Vale
St. Cloud
Gertrude Porter
Mildred Parson
Rhoda Monson
Paul Swenson
Hattie Monson
Wm. Monk
Sophia Thonvold
Harry Holm
Esther Monson
Victor Holm
Esther Lawson
Thongold
Kerkhoven
Thonvold
Our City
Charles L. Hillstrom
Grove City
Rachel Ellingson
Elling Ellingson
J. N. Anderson
St. Paul
Capital Candy Co
Vikér Congregation Plans Ice Cream Social
The young people of the Vikér congregation will host an ice cream social at Albert Hanson’s home next Saturday evening, August 5. Music will be provided by Prof. Johnson and Miss Esther Swalin. All are warmly invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vikér
Albert Hanson
Prof
Johnson
Esther Swalin
Numerous Kandiyohi area residents in and about Willmar
Kandiyohi residents and visitors fill Willmar city ledgers with brief notes of calls visits and travels. Names include George Swenson Mrs Samuel Nelson Arthur Anderson Stella Holt Ida Roe Ansgar Lundquist William Cook M. E. Jones Ada Broman N W Nelson Joseph Holmberg and many others scattered across Maynard Spicer Norway Lake Pennock and nearby towns with arrivals departures and birthdays noted throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Arthur
Kandiyohi
Stella Holt
Spicer
Ansgar Lundquist
Wm. Cook
M. E. Jones
St. Cloud
William Spencer
Sperry
New Farmers Co Operative Store Opens For Business
The Farmers’ Co Operative Store opened for business last Saturday with Ed Benson as manager Arnold Erickson as bookkeeper Charles Nelson and Henry Johnson as salesmen Miss Lina Botnen and Hilma Englund as sales ladies The firm presents a competent corps to expedite operations The Willmar Tribune publishes the incorporation articles this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-Operative
Imr
Ed Benson
Arnold Erickson
Charles Nelson
Henry Johnson
Lina Botnen
Hilma Englund
Salos
Willmar Tribune
Mrs Carlson Hosts Gourmet Luncheon For Local Ladies
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. C. B. Carlson of this city entertained a number of lady friends at a delightful three course luncheon. Beautiful garden flowers served as centerpieces for each table with covers for twenty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Carlson
Sheriff Bonde Beaten Down During Jail Escape
Two prisoners confined in the county jail attacked Sheriff Peter Bonde with a club and pepper to cause unconsciousness and escape into the night. The sheriff pursued through darkness, firing six times but failing to recapture them. efforts by police and posses were intense but yielded no clues. The incident follows their June 17 arrival and notes a loyal jail inmate who had just been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bonde
Foater
Roach
Foster
Bonde
Hatleaz
BE. B. Ferrero
Meeker County
William Coopers
Local Brevities From Willmar Area Residents
A string of brief notices lists Mrs Peter Hasmison ill at home, visits and travels by Alex Johnson Hazel Benson Nels Balke Ells Mary Bayne Amelia Gilbertson and others, plus residents Otto Lindquist Chas Nelson Arnold Erickson and more enjoyed calls, trips, and recoveries around Willmar Cassel Crescent Beach and Roseland with several short visits and returning trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hasmison
Alex Johnson
Willmar
Frank Nyberg
Hazel Benson
Litchfield
Nels Balke
Cassel
Miss Ells
Mary Bayne
de Graff
Nelson
Chas
V. Johnson
Spicer
Ole Erickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. C. Peterson
Belgrade
City
Edith Bartlett
Atwater
C. Holsinger
Marie Kitson
Hillstrom
Esther Swenson
Maynard
Inga Swedberg
Pennock
Anna Strom
C. J. Goll
Litchfeld
G. W. Tyler
Elk River
H. G. Floren
Marie Gleason
Beardsley
Ada Jorris
T. C. Tolo
Hannah Halverson
New London
Esther Larson
St Paul
Alma Samuelson
Swenson
BE. Magnuson
Mies Kathryn Hamann
T. A. Hays
Gavin, Missouri
Francis Hedin
Green Lake
Paul Peterson
Wm. Olson
Emma E. Johnson
Marie McLoughlin
C. A. Anderson
E. T. Thulin
R. M. Whitmus
R. R. Man
Mise Adeline Sundberg
J. E. Erickson
Martha Tarey
Grand Rapids
L. Hanson
Olof Hanson
Abbie Edgren
Browns Valley
Miss Lucile
Clinton Shoals
Jonah Gould
C. R. Berkness
H. 8. Peterson
Andrew Bjorsell
F. W. Powell
Wellin
G. A. Foster
George Swenson
Samuel Nelson
Arthur Anderson
Ida Roe
Norway Lake
Ada Broman
N. W. Nelson
Hancock
Svea
Joseph Holmberg
Alloys Branton
Berginth
O. Kantson
Chas. Wallin
Robert Englund
Esther Rodlin
Portland
Oregon
Kansas City
Alfred Berglund
Hazel
Wm. Thunstedt
G. W. Johnson
Minnie R. Peterson
A. B. Meyers
Goldie Sparks
Marshall
Thora Peterson Jeft
Marqnette
Selma Kloster
Kandiyahi
Hildar Hoglund
Lewis Johnson
Winifred Owens
Garvin
Minn
Cora Johnson
M. Johnson
Marie Nelson
Hallock
Helen Sather
Evanston, Il
Syvert Anne
Duluth
J. Ahls
Earl Chesbrough
Cando
N. D
Alma Johnson
Murdock
W. K. Strawn
D. T. Booth
California
Roy Christian
Bethesda Hospital
Aug. Ahlstrom Araved
Spokane
Wash
C. J. Ahlstrom
Enoch Lundquist
Milaca
T. J. Paulson
Ida Boe
Florence Anderson
Emma Rykken
Briece
Oscar Lundberg
Stockholm
Ellen Syse
Ethel Reed
A.J. Ahlberg
Colfax
Mable Hagen
Delmonisa Cafe
J.C. Fornberg
A. A. Anderson
Madison
Clara Kloster
H Hanson
Limberton
A.J. Anderson
Alice
Arei
Anna Carlson
J. A. Yhnnon
A. M. Karlson
Henrietta Halpin
C. D. Wright
C. Candberg
Archie Carlson
Hattie Carlson
Rachel Sophia Euigeon
Hilda Halverson
Brooten
L. Berg
C. Bergdahl
Regina Farmer
Abbee
8. D
C. H. Locken
Grace Peterson
Myrtle Johnson
Albert
Glenwood
Nest Lake
Amy Olson
D. Elmquist
Herbert Hengstler
Elfstrum Drug Store
Olaf Brogren
George
Oscar
Abbey Edgren
Peterson & Wellin’s
Arvid Ostling
Josephine Lindberg
Menominee
Wis
Andrew Ogren
Selle
E A. Johnson
Baby
F. E. Holmberg
Oberg
Thru Town
Bethany Academy Association of
Branch
Dr. Frost
Mr. Branch
Charles Benson
Benson Bros. & Jorris
Michigan
Peach Country
Laura
Amy Lundberg
Aleck Westerberg
Beckville
Arthur Kenning
Cora
Watertown
Christ Nelson
A. Adams
Meadville
Penn
Sabella Corset Co
Little Helpers of the Baptist Church
Mesdames Ekdahl
C. A. Nelson
J. T. Johnson
John Lorentson
Fergua Falls
Letty
Lorentson
State Farm
Olof Sundt
Telephone Company
Appleton
Glee Club
Peter J. Berg
John Nelson
Lake Andrew
J. S. Christensen
Norwegian Synod
St. Lukes Episcopal Church
W. D. Wiggins
Julia and
Mayme
Booth
Heverend
Hor Jatio Gates
Hector
Farmers’ Co-Operative Mercantile Company
Larson Block
Sheriff Bonde
Alm
H. N’ Bruce
Pelican Rapide
Josephine Jenness
Amelia Gilbertson
Chase
Diamond Lake Eouot
Earl Sommerville of
Reymond
W. E. Sommerville
O. T. Landberg
Milacs
Otto Lindquist
Whitefield
Nels Hallquist
Chas. Nelson and
Willmar Co-operative Mercantile Co
Ole Bergeson
E. Bergeson
Alice England
Margaret Swanson
Crescent Beach
W. W. Knight
Nnee
C. S. Geer
Kara
Madeira
Misa Louise Olson
Webb
Sioux Falls
G. A. Anderson
Mount Vernon
Gibson
Roseland
Owen Ward
A. N. Englund
Larimore
Effie Peterson
M. B. Michaelson
Lake Minnetonka
Muechel
Cincinnati
Ohio
New Ulm
W. E Sommerville
Nora Trannestad
Mayberry
L. Vikee
Mra Englund
Ban
Hilda Broman
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