Death Calls Old Settler From Willmar to Kandiyohi
John D. Ward longtime resident of Burbank and Mo nongalia county official dies at his daughter’s home in Willmar. He moved to Willmar last spring with his son and daughters after 36 years in Burbank where he served as county commissioner and community leader. A Christian known for the Golden Rule in life and work. The article also notes the upcoming marriage of Ida Pauling Dale to Olof Leonard Rigg at their home on Fifth Street and Monongalia Avenue with Rev. O Helmdahl officiating and guests present. The couple plans a wedding trip to Eau Claire Wisconsin after the ceremony.
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John D. Ward
W. L. Geer
Kandiyohi County
Willmar
Burbank
Monongalia
Kandyohi County
Ward
Ida ‘Pauling Dale
P. J. Dale
Olof Leonard Rigg
Solemond
Fifth Street
Monongalia Avenue
O. Helmdahl
Lutheran Synod Church
Cora Rigg
Edwin Abrahamson
Glenwood
Eau Claire
Wis
Elderly Mr Ward Dies After Long Minnesota Life
Mr Ward born near Carlton Ohio in 1822 died at Willmar after a trip to his childhood homes in Ohio Indiana Michigan. Survived by eight of ten children and his wife Isabel Downs who died in 1901. Funeral held at Presbyterian church in Burbank with Rev Buall officiating, burial beside his wife. Community gathered to pay respects as students and teachers from St Cloud Synod parochial school planned a picnic and exams for teaching certificates.
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Mr. Ward
Carlton
Ohio
Isabel Downs
Burbank
Union City
Mich
Lfe
Minnesota
Indiana
Michigan
Willmar
Presbyterian Church
H. C. Buall
M. J. Peterson
Fred Ward
Eetevan
Canada
Eric O. Geer
King
Oregon
Crow River Masonic
New London
Belgrade
Synod Parochial
Berry
Gospel Temperance Lecture by Rev A L Morse
Rev A L Morse known as the Golden Rule Orator spoke at First Presbyterian Church on Monday night on The Battle to Save, illustrating temperance. Based in Chicago, he is on an eleventh annual tour after returning from England. Named Special Deputy Right Worthy Grand Templar and Lecturer of the World by the ICGT International Supreme Lodge, he also serves as national gospel temperance lecturer alongside Moody. He spent Sunday and Monday in the city then departed for Granite Falls.
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A. L. Morse
United States
England
International Supreme Lodge of the
I.C. G.T
Grand Templar
Gospel Temperance Extension Movement
Dwight L. Moody
Marge
Granite Falls
Willmar Steam Laundry to Change Hands
Olof A. Ferring will become the next proprietor of the Willmar Steam Laundry if negotiations succeed. He returns from the twin cities after arranging purchases and a lease for a new building on Third street and Pacific avenue, formerly Jacobson & Peterson. The business will move to the new site and resume a successful operation under his leadership.
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Storm Laundry
Olof A. Ferring
Willmar
Ferring
Twin Cities
Third Street
Pacific Avenue
Jacobson & Peterson
Seminary Faculty Return With Staffing Changes
Seminary teachers are secured and Rev. Solum returns Monday from Decorah Iowa. He will stay to prepare for the coming year and issue catalogues. The entire staff has been secured with Mr Hegetrom and Miss Ellen Syse replacing 8 O Tresvold and Miss Nellie Evans.
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Solum
Decorah
Iowa
Hegetrom
Ellen Syse
Tresvold
Nellie Evans
Lake Andrew crops hit by chinch bugs and Hessian fly
Meyers C J Johnson Frank Gustafson and Peder Skoglund of Lake Andrew visited the city Monday on probate court business tied to the Peder North estate. They reported local crops were being damaged by chinch bugs and Hessian fly.
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Lake Andrew
Meyers
C. J. Johnson
Frank Gustafson
Peder Skoglund
Peder North
Anderson Land Co Formed From Merger Deal
A. A. Anderson, local manager of Southern Minnesota Valley Land Co., assumes the two firms under the Anderson Land Co. via E. Stuart of Southern Minnesota Valley Land Co. Last week W. Perry of Little Falls bought the Leslis Kerby farm, about a mile and a half south of Priam, for 38 dollars per acre through the Anderson agency.
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Ta Row
Anderson Land Co
A. A. Anderson
Southern Minnesota Valley Land Co
E. Stuart
Perry
Little Falls
Leslis Kerby
S Mile
Shalf
Priam
New School Board Faces Deadlock Over Treasurer Selection
The Willmar school board, with all members present, failed to elect a treasurer as Otterness and Hong each received three votes. Johnson’s vote was contested, leaving a 3–3 tie. Next regular meeting in September will decide, amid concerns over bank deposits and governance.
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Geo. H. Otterness
P.C. Peterson
H. S. Peterson
Peter Hong
Johnson
the Tribune
Otterness
Hong
Peterson
Dr. Johnson
8. S. Peterson
Messrs. Oierness and
Kendlyoht County Bank
Kandiyohi
Willmar
Swan Anderson
Surprise House Warming At Peder Roans Farm
Last Friday about 30 guests surprised Mr and Mrs Roan at their new farm residence two miles west of the city. The hosts greeted the guests, refreshments were served, and all enjoyed the occasion. The party departed wishing the Roans a long and happy life in their new home.
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Peder Roan
Mrs. Roan
Coal Prices See Steady Rise On Local Market
Local coal dealers quote 99.30 per ton with a pattern of monthly 10 unit increases, though occasional skips occur. Consumers fear rising costs and many have placed winter orders at current prices amid heat and uncertain timing for future price moves.
Willmar Street Fair Promises Notable Attractions
Willmar's street fair to run September 23 to 26 with balloon ascension parachute leap 80 foot high dive and aerial acts. Prof T I Cash of St Paul brings strong attractions. Hans Hanson Comedy Company to headline three nights with band and orchestra. Premium list urges prospective exhibitors to submit entries. further details via secretary W T Marklhus in Willmar.
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Willmar's
Willmar
Mark Hus
T. 1 Cash
St. Paul
Cash
Northwest
Opera House
Hans Hanson Comedy Company
Ayloo
W. T. Marklhus
How Up to the Women on Great Northern Park Work
The Great Northern park project nears seeding with grounds ready for planting The Woman's Improvement League will plant flowers and shrubs and fence the area as protection A meeting of interested ladies is likely this week and several members are at the lakes Crescent Beach gathering is planned with Mesdames Rice Qvale Pinney Mossberg and Hornbeck joining the delegation
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Great Northern Park
Woman’s Improvement League
Atv
League
Lakes
Crescent Beach
Mesdames Rice
Qvale
Pinney
Mossberg
Hornbeck
Death of Erick Findeboe in North Dakota Work Accident
Erick Findeboe, a carpenter once employed in this city, died suddenly from heart failure while working on the section near Ripon North Dakota. He left a wife and six children in Hardanger Norway whom he had not seen for a year after coming to the country to provide a new home. He visited friends here about three weeks ago and appeared robust, but died at 63 years of age.
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Newa
Erick Findeboe
Sear
Statewide property assessment figures reported in Kandiyab county
The Kandiyab county abstract of personal property assessment was sent to State Auditor Iverson last Thursday after approval by the county board of equalization. The total value statewide stands at 61,415,815. The State Board of Equalization meets the first Tuesday in September to standardize county returns.
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Johnson
Iverson
Kandiyab County
County Board of Equally
Machinists Reach Wage Settlement at Great Northern
The Great Northern and the machinists union have settled the wage dispute. The agreement mirrors a recent settlement with the Northern Pacific. Minot area machinists will earn 34 to 37 cents extra per hour, with daily totals around 3.45 to 3.75 dollars depending on position.
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Great Northern Road
Northern Pacifics
Minot
MN. D
Will Gee
City selects ward judges for August 18 Aldermanic election
At a special meeting the city appointed judges for the First ward election to be held August 18. The chosen judges are W. T. Markhus, Oscar Omle, and G. Aalnes.
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W. T. Markhus
Oscar Omlle
G. ©. Aalnes
Richard Olson Dies of Consumption at 23
Death visits our community as Richard Olson son of Martin Olson of the west side passes away Sunday at 1:30 am after a year of illness. Funeral held yesterday at 2 pm Rev Gynild preached at the Lutheran Free church cemetery. Born March 20 1880 he leaves father mother two sisters and three brothers and was beloved by many for his kind disposition.
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Richard Olson
Martin Olson
Thej City
Hell
Gynild
Lutheran Free Church
Decessed
Alatera
Swedes Unveil Statue of John Erickson in Battery Park
A statue honoring Swedish American inventor John Erickson was unveiled at Battery Park New York last Saturday. A Swedish society parade preceded the ceremony with U S troops. Rev Mauritz Stolpe opened with prayer, a 150 voice choir sang, Rachel Hartley daughter of the sculptor pulled the drapery, Mayor Low accepted, Colonel William C Church gave the day’s oration, and the ceremony closed with songs.
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John Erickson
Battery Park
New York
U. S
Mauritz Stolpe
Richard Young
Brooklyn
Rachel Hartley
Low
William C. Church
Big Hogs and Local Happenings Echo Aug. Anderson Farms
Aug. Anderson of the east city sells a 600 pound hog to Charley Odell and has moved heavy prize hogs. others ranged from 70 pounds. Peder Mikkelsen, Dr. C. Johnson’s half brother, plans a Denmark visit after 28 years in America and may stay. Carl Estrem heads to Rochester for appendicitis operation. Carnegie library foundation advances despite wet weather. A license to wed was issued for Hees Jacob Hangon and Aarns Breads.
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Anderson
Charley Odell
Peder Mikkelsen
Dr. C. Johnson
Bia
Sundsy
Vejle
Denmark
Mr. Mikkelsem
America
Death Claims Another Victim In First Ward
George Haines died at his home in the First ward at 12 10 after a battle with influenza that developed into pneumonia. He was 22, a 1899 High school graduate who studied at the University of Minnesota. Funeral from his home tomorrow at 2, Rev Buell in charge, burial at Fairview. He leaves parents, four sisters, and two brothers.
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George Haines
Iagrippe
Emma
Minneapolis
Buell
Fairview Cemetery
George Clarence Haines
University of Minnesota
George
Excursion to Head of Lakes by Great Northern
A popular trip to Duluth and Superior runs this week from Sioux City on the Sioux Falls line. The special leaves Sioux City August 6 arriving in Willmar at 2 40 a m. The round trip fare is 82 50 with Willmar as the last boarding point. It reaches Duluth at 9 30 p m and returns leaving Duluth at 4 p m Sunday. Stops are planned at all points between Sioux City and Willmar. Two or three sections may be run.
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Head of Lakes
Duluth
Superior
Great Northern
Sioux Falls
Willmar
Sioux City
Tough On Bachelors in Argentina and Willmar Post Office News
An exchange notes Argentinian marriage age rules for bachelors with fines or penalties. Walter Selvig joins Willmar post office as clerk as workload grows. Mrs Robers Weir is reported to be quite ill at her Third street home.
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Willmar
Argentina
Walter Selvig
Robers Weir
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