04 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
1
The article outlines a continuing series of concerts by Je Bjorkljorns troupe this week at the Rothel Lutheran Weel Nat Spankiy event. Local notices hint at performances and community interest, with details obscured by OCR.
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Cord Quist daughter of GB and Mrs Quist died July 28 in Gratton North Dakota. The funeral was held July 29. She was active in Sunday school and church, lived with an aunt in Minneapolis, and left many relatives in Willmar and Minneapolis. The obituary notes multiple Olsen family deaths and lists relatives attending the funeral from Willmar and Minneapolis.
A five year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Lofven, caused a weed pile bonfire while parents attended church. Her left side and back were badly burned before a Kerkhoven physician treated the injuries. The child said she used a chair to reach materials, and another boy aided her earlier.
Priam and Raymond win both ends of a double header. Veinm defeats Clara City 10 to 1 in game one, while Ray nn shuts out Kerkhoven in game two. Gate receipts exceed 200 dollars as crowds turn out for the Sunday twin bill.
Mr and Mrs L J Larson marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary at Slater Iowa with a family history reading. The couple, parents of Mrs O M Neslund and grandparents of C O Neslund, are tied to Olson and Neslund firm in the city. A close friend who accompanied them from Sweden led the celebration.
Samuel Bonham, a Willmar racer, suffered a serious accident while testing his car at five o clock last Saturday. Despite warnings he sped through sharp curves, added ether to his gasoline, and the machine flipped on the last lap. He was unconscious until 6 20, with a badly bruised face and a strained back, and is said to be recovering.
The Lutheran Free Church's special committee chose Willmar to host its Bible School and eyed moving Augsburg Academy from Minneapolis to Willmar. In Willmar, August Hoglund's daughter Elsie wed Severt Aaseng in a floral ceremony officiated by Rev. Jesper Holmvist, with guests from St. Cloud McIntosh Little Falls and Minneapolis as the couple planned a September home.
The Kandiyohi County Motor Racers' Association launches its first annual meet at the county fair grounds next Saturday. Experienced starters Dr Dutton and Roy G Hill will oversee the races. Cars will be inspected and fitted with new tires amid high regional interest.
Charles England, 47, unmarried, died last Wednesday after being dragged by a runaway team with a hay rake at his brother-in-law John Johnson’s Darwin home. Born January 28, 1874 in Cassel town, he was president of Citizens Bank and highly regarded. Funeral services were held Monday, with rites at home and church. He was survived by his father, four sisters, and was related to the Bjornberg family.
George Pofgrl of this city was caught in a road filling machine last Friday morning about o clock. His right wrist was badly squeezed and flesh worn. The injury was dressed by Dr. Branton. George worked with a road crew on the State Road about 18 miles south when the accident occurred. Left for Portland. Emil Sjodin and daughter Mrs Ant e Sundberg and daughter Myrtle left Thursday for a three weeks trip to Portland Oregon. Mr. Sjodin resides in Portland and has been visiting here. Golden Rod Farmers Club will hold an ice cream social at Arthur Caine place end of paved road east of Willmar Friday evening August 6. Cake served with ice cream. Program of speaking and music. All welcome. Marriage Licenses July 29 Joel A Thunstedt M Larson. July 20 George A Tucker to Gladys Rowley. July 31 Sophus M Susag to Anna Fridland. August 4 Severt Auseng to Elsie Hoglund to Anna Ice Cream Social at Fahlun Baptist church moved to Tuesday August 17. Program to be rendered. Everybody welcome. Lake Lillian Defeats Kandiyohi 13 to 1. Batteries Hyden and Fernald for Kandiyohi. Griffin and Strom for Lake Lillian. Surprised by Cl Miss Cora Galliford picnic by Sunday school class Swedish Baptist church. Outing at Eagle Lake B Jones family and others at Brogren cottage. Mrs Leo McMahon and daughter Kathleen visit. Mrs A E Melander left for Pullman after funeral of her father O B Olson.
The Willmar Commercial Club met after a lapse. S J Jungard and W J O Niel were elected members. A committee led by Atty H G Young D W McLaughlin and Hildar Hoagland will study camping site options for tourists. The rest room hours may extend with arrangements. The president may form a supervision committee. $100 was approved to mark and advertise the Glacier Trail. E C Wellin to coordinate Luther League convention accommodations with the local church committee.
Rev and Mrs T M Rykken left Monday for Wittenberg Wisconsin where Rev Rykken will head the Indian Mission. A surprise party at Thorwald Sletten home Sunday with about 50 guests featured speeches by Rev Vaaler and R T Rykken a duet by Ingvald Rykken and Miss StellaSyvertson and a purse gift with refreshments served.
The Million Dollar Band led by Harold Bachman delighted Park Auditorium audiences at both the afternoon and evening shows last Wednesday. Large evening turnout, generous encores, and strong audience approval marked the performance. Robert Bruce received special mention for his fine selections. Walter Galloway sang comic numbers and Frances Wolfe soloed with the band, drawing enthusiastic applause. This, their second Willmar appearance, left a favorable memory with many attendees.
Priam meets Lake Lillian at Lake Lillian grounds next Sunday afternoon with Thissen and Thissen as Priam battery and Griffin and Strom for Lake Lillian. The prior game ended in a rain halted tie.
Returns from Montana include Mr. and Mrs. Peter Frye and Miss Olga Skarpnes visiting Lakeside and Baker. They stayed with the Simard and Anderson households during the trip. D N Tallman and family left for a three week stay at the Lafayette Club on Lake Minnetonka.
The Willmar baseball club meets Benson next Sunday at 3 p.m. at the new East Becker Avenue ball park after a 2 30 band concert. The Willmar Band performs from 2 30 to 3 00 as the umpire calls play ball. Early attendees will hear the band and watch practice before the game, with grandstand seating for about 700. Local fans traveled to Benson last Sunday, showing strong support.
Dr. Peterson acquires an interest in the Dr. C. E. Gerretson dental practice. A Northwestern University graduate, he has assisted at the Gerretson offices in this city and Elk River. The firm will operate as Drs. Gerretson & Peterson and features modern equipment including an X ray machine.
Rev Gudwin W. Tolo, recently ordained, will leave this week to lead the pastorate formerly served by Rev Vaaler at Noonan N Oak now pastor at Willmar. Tolo is son of Rev and Mrs T C Tolo Locust Ia and grandson of Mr and Mrs M O Thorpe of this city. Also notes deaths and social events including an ice cream social by the Swedish Mission Church Ladies Aid at Rice Park with coffee and lunch.
Odin Anderson of Fahlun narrowly escaped injury Sunday morning when his Overland turned over on Spicer road near WIP mar. He swerved into a ditch to avoid a southbound car, leaving his top crushed and the vehicle badly damaged. The car caught fire but neighbors quickly extinguished it.
H. B. Preble reported his Ford car stolen last Friday evening after it disappeared from Fifth Street. The vehicle was found several hours later in the east end of the city with the engine still warm, believed to have been taken for a joy ride.
A Kandiyohi County branch of the Friends of Irish Freedom was formed in Willmar on Tuesday evening to aid in placing bonds in the Irish Republic. Officers include P. J. Haley as president and Dr. Wo Me Laughlin as secretary. Additional county officers are Peter DeFoe as chairman M. J. Lawler as secretary and Patrick Lawler as treasurer. Meetings and locations to be announced, with Peter J. Johnson of Cirage helping arrange future gatherings.
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