Local Brevities Highlight Willmar Visitors and Guests
Miss Irene Little of Sioux City is a guest of Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. J. Olson visits with Mrs. Dale. Atwater and Green Lake hosts hostesses, and Litchfield, Graceville, and Minneapolis residents visit Willmar friends. A mix of travels includes Nelson from South Dakota and Expo-bound Patchell guests with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Little
Sioux City
Iowa
D. ‘Taylor
J. J. Olson
Granite Falls
J. P. Dale
F. A. Anderson
Atwater
L. A. Vik
Green Lake
Jennie Lindberg
Litchfield
Willmar
Lawrence Rodlun
Milaca
Lewis Rodlun
N. Blomberg
Minnie Nelson
Julia O'Brien
Graceville
H. Slippern
Fosston
Henry Ames
Charles Nelson
Arlington
Henry Ellickaon
Minneapolis
P. P. Peterson
Whitefield
O. A. Sandren
Inga Aksdal
Hilda Strom
T. K. Stalland
Semina
Hamline
O. G. Benson
Tyler
Kandiyohi
John Lundquist
Helen Swenson
New London
Clara Johnson
H. C. Baird
Eureka
L. F. Hodgson
Lilla Williams
Red Lake Falls
Harvest Updates From Roseland Aug 2
Farmers report barley and oats cutting underway in Roseland with oats described as a fair crop. De Dragt and Joe Stra binders at 7 and 8 foot cuts. Mrs Fohbe Hoekstra improves after illness. Helpers include J Kooper from De Mott and John Eighteen from Edgely visiting relatives. Neighbors greeted Mrs Bruss on her birthday as hogs were hauled to the Danube market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland
Basiey
de Dragt
Joe Strabinders
Fohbe Hoeketta
J. Kooper
de Mott
Indiana
Wm. Hoffman
John Eighteen
Edgely
N. D
Lambert Dykema
Albert Knoll
Marie Kohre
Pobbe Hoekstra
Wm. Stob
Gerhard Danuhof
Danube
H. F. Bruss
Harvest News and Local Updates in Irving
B T Benson is recovering from illness and Miss Clara Iverson returned from Minneapolis. Miss Millie Peterson left Irving for Paynesville, Peter Jacobson lost a valued horse, and cucumber harvest is underway. Glaser and Kohn run the Paynesville pickle factory. Zion church ladies plan ice cream at Sandy Point, and Lula Hill visits from South Dakota. Mrs Peterson and Miss Annie Peterson visited Mrs Gulle Holgerson. Rev Hoch preached at East Mission Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
B. T. Benson
Clara Iverson
Minneapolis
Millie Peterson
A. K. Anderson
Paynesville
Peter Jacobson
Glaser & Kohn
The
Zion Church
Sandy Point
Lake Koronis
Lula Hill
South Dakota
M. Peterson
Annie Peterson
Gulle Holgerson
Nettie Benson
Rev
Hoch
Mission Church
Willmar Visit Highlights Swedish Merchant Mattson’s Impressions
Axel Mattson of Mockfjard Sweden arrived Saturday for a short visit. He operates wholesale and retail groceries and dry goods with his father K. M. Mattsson in Mockfjord and travels to observe the country while handling firm business. He praised Willmar’s spacious homes and lawns and noted interest in water power projects like Stop-Forsen in Dal Elf. Local names connected him to Kandiyohi and area families. he discussed turbines, electricity for mines and industries, and urged lake level raises for sanitary reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Mattson
Mockfjard
Sweden
Mattson
K. M. Mattsson
Mockfjord
R. O. Matson
Kandiyohi
H. P. Olson
A. F. Elfstrum
Dal Elf
Jance
W. J. Pinney
Chicago
New York
Foot Lake condition sparks Willmar talk and notes
Readers discuss Foot Lake in Willmar with residents and officials weighing lake raising one foot, sewerage, boulevard access, and the water’s low level. Citizens including Alderman Freeberg and Dr. Rains push for action while others cite historical trends and potential benefits to boating and recreation.
Fahlun Notes Bring Community Gatherings And Farm Improvements
Hjalmar Lin of Minneapolis visits Fahlun while farmers look to a strong crop. An M E church ice cream social drew good attendance Friday. Eliast Johnson Threshing Company reports barley yields exceptionally good. Aug Lindblad hosts a large Sunday party with friends. Dredge boat workers Art Johnson and Ernest Freed visited homes Sunday. Miss Martin of Willmar spent a week visiting and taught here last year. Aug Swedberg works for L P Felt. Elmer Walgren returns from Minneapolis to aid on farm. Kandiyahi M E church hosts coffee social at Herman Johnson’s Friday Aug 6. William Loberg of Norman Iowa now barber at Cramer shop. Ladies society of Lutheran Free church social event planned. Syvett Johnson and J L Jacobson to entertain. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahlun
Hjalmar Lingain
Minneapolis
M. E
Eliast Johnson
Aug. Lindblad
Art. Johnson
Ernest Freed
Northlom
Margaret Martin
Willmar' S
L. P
Prinsburg
Henry van Reit
Elsie Roelofs
Pease
Minn
Jennie Huisinga
Albert
W. Knott
Raymond
W. Jalen
H. J. Roelofs
C. l Wiersum
Wiersum
Chicago
Peter
Lou Myer
G. Stob
Harry Hoogeveen
Gertrude Stob
Annie Hoogeveen
R. Roelofs
Ladies Aid Society
W. Talen
H. Ledeboer
John Terpstra
Bennie
Bar
Oata
A. L. Johnson
Granite Falls
Hanley Falls
Cottonwood
O. K. Severinson
Martin Peterson
Marion
Benson
Goldie Gilbertson
Brooten
John Gilbertson
E. M. Stanford
Harold Stanford
Moorhead
C. V. Armstrong
Belle and
Beatrice
Litchfield
Mr. Armstrong
Albert Lund
la Bolt
S.D
Lund
Stewart
Ruth
Helen
West Baden
Indiana
Toronto
Montreal
Canada
St. Johns
Decorah
J. B. Boyd
Ella May
Burton Boyd
Valley City
N. D
Mim Ella Boyd
Water Level At Foot Lake Needs Immediate Fix
The city faces a major issue over restoring Foot Lake to its old natural water level. Restoring the outlet height matters for aesthetics and public health as the lake falls. Critics note the outlet has lowered and channels were made to drain water, while some urge prompt action. The Tribune presents citizen opinions on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Sperry
Willmar
Roundhouse
Homewood Park
City
Foot Lake
Bridge
City Night Patrol Seizes Group of Bohems on Friday
Chief of ronce wiiperwon and Night Patrolman Weatgaard rounded up a group described as bo hoes last Friday and escorted them outside city limits. Several were found asleep in empty box cars Thursday night and resisted waking, but were compelled to accompany the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronce Wiiperwon
Weatgaard
Fatal accident in barley field ends Mendie Konsterlie life
Mendie Konsterlie, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Konsterlie near Foot Lake, died after a hay rack fall as a team dragged her in a barley field. The incident occurred about 5 pm yesterday when the horses ran away. death attributed to internal vessel rupture. Survived by parents and three brothers Thorvald, Peter, Martin. funeral tomorrow with services at home and Eagle Lake church, burial in Eagle Lake cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendie Konsterlie
S. P. Konsterlie
Foot Lake
Konsterlies
Miss Mendie
Mendie
Thorvald
Peter
Martin
Rev
Michaelson
Eagle Lake
Death of Peter Lorentz Henschien in Lake Andrew Town
Peter Lorentz Henschien died at home in Lake Andrew town at 11 30 p m July 24. The funeral was held Tuesday with services at 2 p m at the home by S Edlund of the Willmar Separatist church and burial in Colfax cemetery. Born in Drammen Norway Sept 3 1858 he served as policeman there and as a guard in Stockholm before emigrating to the United States in 1883 living in St Paul and Minneapolis before settling in Lake Andrew. He married Anna L Noren in Minneapolis on Dec 7 1885 and five children Jennie Hilma Otto Vernie and Leslie survive with his wife. The bereaved community extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lorentz Henschien
Lake Andrew
S. Edlund
Willmar
Colfax
Drammen
Norway
Stockholm
Sweden
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Anna L. Noren
Jennie
Hilma
Otto
Vernie
Leslie
New London Times
Aaron Hultgren Dies After Long Illness at Green Lake
Aaron Hultgren proprietor of the Tepeetonka hotel at Green Lake died last Thursday from stomach cancer after a long battle. Funeral Saturday, Rev. Seastrand officiating. Interment Swedish Lutheran cemetery at New London. Born in Sweden 65 years ago, he immigrated in 1867 and lived in Mamre and Kerkhoven before founding the Tepeetonka eight years ago. He is survived by his wife, eight children, his aged mother, two brothers, and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Hultgren
Tepeetonka
Green Lake
Rev
Seastrand
New London
Sweden
Mamre
Kerkhoven
Death of Oscar Westin Reported in Minnesota Telegram
A telegram from Minneapolis announced the death of Oscar Westin age 20 nephew of Mrs A F Nordin. He leaves a wife and child. Mrs Nordin and her daughter Mrs Ford Danieleon Mrs Lena Swenson and Mr and Mrs Fred Calle, who are staying at the lake, left yesterday to attend the funeral which takes place today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Oscar Westin
A. F. Nordin
Nordin
Ford Danieleon
Lena Swenson
Fred Calle
Lake
Harvests, visits, and community notes from Prinsburg
Local residents report visits among relatives from Pease Raymond and Chicago. Harvest work shows progress as bar and oats are cut, top crops look good, and corn yields are strong. Rev Voortman declines a call, citing church size for a young minister.
Drowning at Lake Ripley Near Litchfield Claimed Life of John Minor
A sad drowning occurred last Monday night on Lake Ripley at Litchfield when John Minor, after supper, swam out in a boat and was taken by cramps. Neighbors lacked a boat initially, but Archie Robertson and Will Robertson retrieved the body, rescues lasting over three hours. Minor’s death appears due to cramps, possibly stomach cramps after a late meal. Other notes mention visitors Emma Broberg, Edith Olson, and Mrs Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Litchfield
John Minor
Litchfield Independent
John
Robertsons
Dra
J. W
A. W. Robertson
Archie
Will Robertson
Pete
Segerstrom Piano firm to reorganize with new factory
Mr and Mrs Victor Segerstrom and daughter of Minneapolis visited Willmar and Kerkhoven relatives over Sunday. The Segerstrom Piano company announces a piano sale preparatory to reorganizing as a manufacturing concern with capital of 400000. A large model factory will be built in the Twin Cities or another central Minnesota point to manufacture their own pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Segerstrom
Minneapolis
Willmar
Kerkhoven
Segersrom Piano Company
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Segerstrom Company
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Sadi Spellisey
Laura Ames
Mattie Carlson
Vera Barrows
Herman
Katharine Donovan
Clontarf
JE. Lawler
Marie Bye
Yankton
S. A
Andrew Patchell
Seattle
L. L. Lageson
Hutchinson
H. (. Hanson
Louis Lundgren
Florence
Andrew Bjorgell
H. A. Stenson
Kensal
Peter Henson
J. A. Hedin
K. O. Neste
Hemet
Cal
J. L. Johnson
Neste
California
A. E. Larson
K. E. Berg
Norway Lake
W. L. Geer
C. Simonson
N. Nelson
Anna Moseson
Colman, S
J. R. Peterson
Irving Index
Dalarne
E. C. Wellin
FOOT
Helen Bureau
Mimses Helen
Margaret Lawler
Breckenridge
D. A. Hedin
S. Robbins
Thos. Hollinger
Walter Erickson
Sioux Falls
S. D
W. M. Hackett
Bird Island
C. L. Howe
Mabel
Maynard
Judge Powers
Emma Dolores Dahlheim
Fresno
Mia
Chas
Dahlheim
H. A. Hart
Bellingham
Wash
Lester Porter
Grafton
Oliver Porter
the Swedish Baptist Church
Becker Avenue
Third Street
Berrybody
Nebraska Indians
Indians
Gilbert
C. B. Carlson
Berg
C. A. Birch
Peter Freeberg
Kent
Geo. W. Johnson
Housekeepers Club
John M. Rains
4Th Street
Sophie Arithson
Charlotte Blair
Fred Blair
Jenness Home
M. E. Church of
Kandiyahi
Herman Johnson
William Loberg
Norman
Cramer Shop
Mr. Lobes
Kerkoven
Ladies Society of
Lutheran Free Church
Syvett Johnson
J. L. Jacobson
the Tribune
Emma Broberg
Spicer
Otto Overson
Edith Olson of
Harrison
Thos. Downs
Piano Man
W. E. Lawson
A. C. Lindquist
Erick N. Nelson
Jane Ross
Kenville
Ming Mary Ross
Ella Haines
Pennock
Emil Ostlund
Hazel
Oscar Elmquiat
Leonora Boyd
Lake Scandinavia
Ed Johnson
John Mourer
Wyoming
H. W. Zelch
Canby
Peter Berg
Amy
Gertrude Palm
C. J. Ahlstrom
R. Torkelson
Madison
E. G. Monson
Lewis Hardware Store
Misses Fancher
Ben Henson
B. Stevenson
Olive Gilbertson
Clara
Lena Larson
Ellsworth
Josie Youngberg
Henry Goldhamer
H. S. Peterson
Edith Glad
Brick Glad
Henry Hanscom
Skoog
A. Moss
Fargo
Chas. Johnson
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