Goats Pass Through Willmar on 1800 Mile Trail Ride
Two University students Fred Oster and David Burling drive a goat team in a 1800 mile Glacier Trail trek from St Louis to Glacier National Park. They arrived in Minneapolis and will present three films and talks at the courthouse lawn Friday at eight o clock detailing the trip Minnesota landscapes and park scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Glacier National Park
Fred Oster
David Burlingsame
Willmar
Glacier Trail Association
R. W. Stanford
St Louis
Glacier ‘Trail
Park
Minneapolis
Courthouse Lawn
Minnesota
Hunters Warned Over Due Reports Remain Unsubmitted
State Game and Fish Commissioner Carlos Avery warns Kandiyah County 600 licensed small game hunters who have not turned in hints reports risk license loss next season. In Minnesota some 50 000 small game and 2 000 big game hunters may be refused licenses if 1921 report cards are not submitted immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hunter
Kandiyah
Carlos Avery
Minnesota
Musical Program by W. H. and F. M. 5 at Tripolis Church
The Tripolis church hosts a musical program Friday evening August 4 at 8 o clock. Highlights include scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Tillman, Ruth Harrison reading, Ruth Erickson singing, Hazel Elmaquiat piano solo, Miss Anderson solo, Stella Croonquist reading, Emma Peterson piano solo, and choir songs. Ice cream and cake will follow the program. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Tripolis Church
Tillman
Ruth Harrison
Hazel Elmaquiat
Miss Anderson
Ruth Erickson
C. J. Nelson
Emma Peterson
Arthur Peterson
Stella Croonquist
New Willmar Extension For Boulevard Bus Line
The Boulevard Transportation Co extends six year Minneapolis Delano route to Willmar. Daily services depart Willmar at 8:00 a.m from Merchants Hotel and Minneapolis at 5:10 p.m. from 29 N 7th Street opposite Shupert theatre. Service began July 21. Rates may drop soon and after August 10 additional Willmar Twin Cities runs likely. The latest bus models are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard Transportation Company
Minneapolis
Delano
Willmar
Merchants Hotel
Wilmar
N 7Th Street
Shupert Theatre
Twin Cities
Need of Farm Help Draws Calls to Farm Bureau Office
Local men are preferred but not always available so calls are sent to Minneapolis or St Paul for helper dispatch. Wages run about 2.50 daily or 45 dollars a month with board and lodging. Neil Pearson returned Friday from a visit in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Minneapolis
St. Pan
Neil Pearson
Hoglund Hardware moves into new building progress reported
Hoglund Hardware nears completion as stock is moved into the new quarters. Building was finished in two months, basement excavation began three months ago, builder John Skolheim. Hoglunds bought the lot from G. A. Erickson last winter, extending from Benson to Litchfield avenue. Present site to be rented, several firms seek to secure it. M. A. Peterson plans an extended Sweden Denmark trip via Swed ish American line July 27 and will visit the East and Middle West, Willmar, and return to Ferndale Wash. by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoglund Hardware
John Skolheim
Hoglunds
Benson
Litchfield Avenue
G. A. Erickson
M. A. Peterson
Sweden
Denmark
New York
Swedish American Steamship Line
East
Middle West
Willmar
Mr. Peterson
S. M. Swenson
Svea
M. RB. Swenson
Ferndale
Wash
Sons of Norway Outing Draws Large Midwest Attendance
The Sons of Norway circuit picnic at the Fair Grounds drew an estimated 1200 to 1500 attendees from Benson Madison Glenwood Starbuck Brooten Sunburg and Willmar. Speakers included Senator P A Gandrud Grand Secretary L Stavnheim and Judge T O Gilbert with the Viking chorus of Willmar providing music. Members voted to host the 1928 outing in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Norway
Benson
Madison
Glenwood
Starbuck
Brooten
Sunburg
Willmar
Fair Grounds
P. A. Gandrud
T. O. Gilbert
O .M. Sundt
Miss Tallman Reaches State Golf Final in Minneapolis
Esther Tallman of this city advanced to the state women’s golf final at Minneapolis last week, finishing among sixteen contestants. She lost the final 3 up with one to play to Mrs. Dow George of Glenwood in a dramatic rally, after trailing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Tallman
Minneapolis
Dow George
Glenwood
Miss Tallman
Mrs. George
George
Tallman
T. A ‘Wann
Brittan
Mrs J R Loney Hosts Jolly Twelve at Green Lake
Mrs J R Loney entertained the Jolly Twelve Thursday at Green Lake for the July meeting. All twelve members joined the gathering with guest Mrs Oscar Revelling from Spokane Washington. A motor ride on the lake provided one of the amusements enjoyed during the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R.loney
Green Lake
Oscar Revelling
Spokane
Wash
Andrew Olson
Willmar
Queen Crowned Last Evening at Kandiyohi Pageant
Miss Alice Magnuson won by a narrow margin with 35,116 votes while Miss Muriel Otterness and Miss Evangeline Nygaard followed closely. the pageant drew about three thousand spectators as Atty R W Stanford gave the crowning speech. Free clinics July 24 to 26 examined 243 children across Willmar New London Kandiyahi Atwater and surrounding areas under Dr O A Greobner and county nurse Miss Tagai msdahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Magnuson
Kandiyohi
R. W. Stanford
Miss Nygaard
Muriel Otterness
Evangeline Nygaard
Cecelia Olson
Atwater
Idella Kroona
Kandy
Alys Anderson
Spicer
Frances Broman
O. A. Greobner
Northwestern Pediatric Society of
Minneapolis
Minnesota Public Health Association
Taga Imsdahl
Greobner
Willmar
New London
Kandiyahi
Guests From Twin Cities Return To Minneapolis
Miss Nora Thyden and friend Mrs Parault return to Minneapolis after visiting at Eagle Lake with her parents. They were joined by Mr DeBois. California visitors Mrs L G Thyden and daughter June also spent time at Eagle Lake. Nearby, Mr and Mrs W Kregel of St Paul and Mr and Mrs J Pulrang with Miss Dorothy Rich of Minneapolis visited the Johnston home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Nora
Thyden
Mrs. Parault
Eagle Lake
DeBois
L G Thyden
June
California
Gertrude
Rachael Thyden
Twin Cities
Kregel
St. Paul
J . Pulrang
Dorothy Rich
David A Johnston
House party at Green Lake cabin with chaperone
The Misses Wthel Magnuson Gladys Olgan Lyla Ruddy Bessie Norling Marion Broman Edna Gunderson Mildred Parkins Gladys Sanderson Dorothy Diffendorf and Rena Berkness began a week long house party yesterday at the Anton Peterson cottage at Cottonwood Beach Green Lake with Miss Vigerta Rasmusson as chaperone. A National Editorial Association press train passed through the city Sunday en route from Glacier National Park carrying a printing press for a daily issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wthel Magnuson
Gladys Olgan
Lyla, Ruddy
Bessie Norling
Marion Broman
Edna Gunderson
Mildred Parkins
Gladys Sanderson
Dorothy Diffendorf
Rena Berkness
Anton Peterson
Cottonwood Beach
Green Lake
Vigerta Rasmusson
National Editorial Association
Glacier National Park
Association
Grand Secretary L Sturnheim Addresses District Meet
Grand Secretary of the Sons of Norway L Sturnheim from Minneapolis spoke at the district convention in Wilmar Sunday at the Fair Grounds Auditorium held at Judge and Mrs T O Gilbert home prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sturnheim
Minneapolia
The
Sons of Norway
T. O. Gilbert
Wilmar
Fair Grounds Auditorum
Helper injured after slip at State Farm on polished floor
Mrs. Dickson, a helper at the State Farm, slipped on a polished floor Sunday and broke her right arm near the shoulder. Injuries were dressed by Dr. A. F. Branton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
State Farm
A. F. Branton
Auto tip over near Svea injures none
John Ruddy drove a Cleveland sedan which tipped over one half mile north of Svea Monday evening of last week. All four occupants escaped unhurt. Mrs Mathilda Larson returned to Calmar Iowa last Thursday after attending the funeral of her brother the late J G Freeberg. Mrs W K Strawn also returned on a Thursday from a visit in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruddy
Cleveland
Svea
Iowa
Mathilda Larson
Calmar
J. G. Freeberg
W. K. Strawn
Minneapole
Luth er League convention in Pennock August 26 27
The Swed ish Lutheran church district Wilbaar will hold a Luther League Convention in Pennock on August 26 and 27. The meeting opens at 2 p m on the 26th with district business. Each local league sends two lay delegates. Free lodging is provided for pastors and delegates. others must provide for themselves. Delegates should write Axel Berg Pennock Minn and Hazel Benson Rt 7 Litchfield Minn. John B Sorenson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbaar
Swedish Lutheran Church
Pennock
Mret
Axel Berg
Minn
Hazel Benson
Rt. 7
Litchfield
John’ B.’ Sorenson
Alexandria vs Willmar Classic Pitching Duel Set Next Sunday
Alexandria meets Willmar at 3 PM in what promises the hottest local baseball game. Doc Sutton, famed spitball artist, faces Bert Gleason on the mound for Willmar. Bob Mulock shifts from Cedar Rapids to first base with Phillips of Bird Island filling in. John I. McNelia of De Graft will call play ball as a large Alexandria fan delegation attends. A 5 PM benefit game at the park raises funds for Roy Chygtian, injured pitcher previously with the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Willmar
Doc Sutton
Bert Gleason
Bob Mulock
Cedar Rapids
Phillips
Bird Island
Rootera
John I. McNelia
de Graft
Kandiyohi
Roy Chygtian
Luce Line Extension Nears Cosmos Line Touch
The Luce Line extension west of Hutchinson nears touching Cosmos town line by tonight with work trains to use the new grade. Crews labored along the route this week while V E Sederstrom solicits farmers west of Cosmos for bonuses. Contracts to Thorpe may follow after final signatures, then possible relocation of Cosmos to be nearer the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchingon
V.E. Sederatrom
Cosmostown
Sederstrom
Thorpe
Cosmos
Litchfield
Travelers Hazel Elmquist and Irene Engdahl Return
Miss Hazel Elmquist of Willmar and Miss Irene Engdahl of Ortonville, public school instructors, completed a three week tour through the Eastern States. They rode the Great Lakes to Buffalo then Boston, New York, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Washington, and Chicago. Historic sights included Old North Church, Paul Revere route, Longfellow’s home, the White House, Arlington Cemetery, Wall Street, and Statue of Liberty. Train No 3 arrived Willmar at 6 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Elmquist
Willmar
Irene Engdahl
Ortonville
Great Lakes
Buffalo
N. Y
Boston
New York City
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Washington, D C
Chicago
Old North Church
Paul Revere
Longfellow
Congress
White House
Arlington Cemetery
Wall Street
Willmar Municipal Band Announces Free Open Air Concerts
The Willmar Municipal Band plans four free open air concerts this summer starting tomorrow at the courthouse lawn. Director Granoski notes August 24 will feature the best show, with a Traverse county fair appearance on August 29. The band, 20 players strong, will also perform four days at Browns Valley’s Traverse County Fair, the sole fair for the year. John Ley of St. Cloud is compiling a new Willmar directory amid many recent changes. residents should prepare current information for calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Myers
Overture
Moder Svea
C. E. Swanson
Willmar
Traverse County
Browns Valley
Stevens County
Herman
John Ley
St. Cloud
R. C
Reuben Holm
August Anderson
Carter Severeld
New London
Clarkfield
R. C. Severeld
John Thunstedt
Nels Lind
G. F. Akerson
Pennock
Rye and barley quality praised at Farm era Cooperative Elevator
John Sandin reports the Farm era Cooperative Elevator handling rye barley and wheat of good quality. Rye weights up to 57 pounds per bushel and barley up to 48 pounds per bushel. J B Murray raised the barley. County crops are good though yields may be smaller than hoped. Hjalmar Peterson plans a booking trip through northern Minnesota Wisconsin and northern Michigan by car next week and will begin a new tour next winter with a new cast entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sandin
Farmera Co-operative Elevator
J.B. Murray
Hjalmar Peterson
Oller Skrattult
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Sunday School Picnic at Christiana Church
The Sunday school of the Christiaa church will hold a picnic at the David Carlson place Sunday afternoon August 6. A good program will be rendered with supper ice cream and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiaa Church
David Carlson
Legion gathering to be held at Spicer pavilion
The local post of the American Legion and auxiliary will conduct their next monthly business meeting at the Spicer pavilion on Thursday evening, August 10. Mrs. J. E. Cleary and sons Charles and Richard, Mrs. J. T. Carruthers and Ethel Monson motored to Glenwood and other points that Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legton and Auxiliary
Spicer Pavilion
Glenwood
J. E. Cleary
Charles
Richard
J.T. Carruthers
Ethel Monson
De gree of Honor Picnic At Lake Koronis
Willmar residents attended a picnic at Lake Koronis on Wednesday hosted by the De gree of Honor. The group traveled in Mrs. Herrmeyer’s motor car and enjoyed a day at the lake. Ada and Edla Baten returned to Minneapolis after a two week outing. M. W Biomauist drives a new Oakland automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames- Herrmeyer
Jacobs
W. M. Scott
Paul Petercop
Walter ‘Sperry
Lake Koronis
Ada
Edla Baten
Minneapolis
the Lake
Three Strike Breakers Fined For Gambling
Felix Zapp F J Dimming and S A Scalise employed at the Great Northern Roundhouse were arrested by Chief Westgard and Sheriff Ronde for gambling in a poker game on the Grimlund property. They pled guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus 4 30 costs each totaling 44 70. The trio bound themselves for appearance in Municipal Court. The post office clerks granted a half holiday Saturdays from June 15 to Sept 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Zapp
F. J. Dimming
S. A. Scalise
Great Northern Roundhouse
Wisconsin
O. J. Westgard
Peter Ronde
Grimlund
Farm Home Burns With Total Loss
Fire on the Spicer farm 0.5 miles west of Spicer destroyed the four room home of John Olson. Kerosene stove heating water reportedly started the blaze while Mrs. Olson was in the barn. No one was home. belongings valued about 500 dollars. The Spicer Land Company plans to rebuild soon as Olson family stays with relatives. Other notes mention local workers heading to Clarkfield for schoolhouse work. Judith Thydin fractured her shoulder blade in an Eagle Lake accident while in a boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olson
Spicer Land Company
Spicer Village
Spicer
Woodcock Lake
Olson
Carl Abnerg
Spleer
A. E. Danielson
Willmar
Danielson
Judith Thydin
Eagle Lake
Reward for Draft Evaders Targeting Named Suspects
A government bulletin offers a 45 reward for information leading to the arrests of draft evaders Ray or Roy Baker of Hawick Nels Benson of Bird Island Otto Ottoson or Ottoson and Svea. The notice names several individuals and locations in connection with evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoncé
Ray
Roy Baker
Hawick
Nels Benson
Bird Island
Otto Ottoson
Ottoson
Svea
Ice Cream Social at Bethel Lutheran Church
The Ladies Aid of Bethel Lutheran Church will host an ice cream social on Thursday evening August 4. Everyone is cordially invited to attend at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Bethel Lutheran Church
Wallin Johnson Marriage in New London Ceremony
Maurice Wallin and Florence Johnson of New London united in marriage by Judge Gilbert on Saturday July 29. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Otto Wallin of New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice. Wallin
Florence John
New London
Gilbert Teat
Otto Wallin
Pageant Viewed by Thousands at Kandiyohi County Fair
The Kandiyohi County Historical Pageant drawn by local talent drew about 3000 spectators over two nights at the Fair Grounds. Tickets and gate receipts reached roughly 1500 and 1200 dollars. The open-air production featured a large stage, Fox Hunt style scenes, pioneer tributes, and a finale crowning Miss Alice Magnuson as Queen, with the Thurston Management supplying equipment and lighting. A reception for Rev. Lindholm and others was also noted with local clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyob
Willmar
Thurston
T. C. Gilbert
Garl Endreson
Kandlyoht
Monongalia
Kandiyohi
Mise Alice Magnuson
Parcel Shower For Miss Myrtle Croodquist Bride
A Friday afternoon parcel shower was hosted at the home of Mrs Fardis Croonquist in Kandiyohi in honor of Miss Myrtle Croodquist, a bride of the month. Red and white hearts and kewpie figures decorated the three rooms as guests arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Croodquist
Fardis Croonquist
Kandiyohi
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Glacier Trail
Earle Bay
LUCE
Miss Engdahl
H. de Costa
Col. Philbrook
R. B. Hall
India
K. L. King
Jack Snyder
Chicago Tribune
W. ©. Chambers
Bradley
Willmar Hospital
Kandiyoh
Lake Lillian
M. W- Biomauist
Oakland
Furnish- Olson
Water
Wallin Johnson
C. A. Lagerstrom
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