Personal mentions of visits and travels across towns
Local notes list numerous visitors and guests: J C Strand and Mrs Strand visiting relatives in Dawson and nearby Solums. Oscar Elmquist to Grove City. Miss Florence Buedecker and Myrtle Peterson hosting relatives. Mr and Mrs Frank Bigham guests in Kenville. Olive Kaskell to visit relatives. J J Ekander and Ballinger visiting Minneapolis and Des Moines friends. various visits by Erickson, Sundburg, Olson, Glad, Schroeder, Porter, Lundgren, Carlson, Ruble, Siekelaag, Severinson, Beruve, Peterson, Montgomery, Swenson and Larson families, with departures to Stearns, Duluth, Long Lake and New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Strand
Dawson
Hans Strand
J. C
Solum
Spicer
Oscar Elmquist
Grove City
Christ Paigun
Kandiyali
Lie G. I. Stevens
Olive Kaskell
Wayzut
J. J. Ekander
Minneapolis
Ed. Ballinger
Des Moines
DP. Quist
Thiel River Falls
A. A. Dorman
Anton Sundburg
Hans Olson
Litchfield
H. i. Han
Mary Glad
Minneapolia
H. C. Jolu- Bon
H. A. Danielz
Homer
Nellie
Benson
Frank Bigham
N. J. Lundgren
Florence Carlson
John Ph. Carlson
New London
Frank Carlacy
Davenport
N. D
M. E. Cagewell
Baby
Wolsey
S. D
Cogswell
Frank J. Bigham
J. ©. Jacobs
W. Litchfield Avenue
Frances Lowell
B. H. Frost
Edward Bursack
P. C. Davison
Ronald Stewart
Clara City
Willmar Eyed as Site for Wallot Truck Factory
Minneapolis firm Wallot Motor Trek Co plans a Willmar plant to manufacture auto trucks. Local investors led by Edw. G. Waller inspect town sites and expect a capital base of 100000 dollars, with Willmar residents invited to buy shares. A test track may arrive soon to showcase the machine amid renewed optimism for industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallot Motor Truck Co
Minneapolis
Wallot Motor Trek Co
Willmar
Edw. G. Waller
Nelson
Minnesota Silo Company
Rev Andersen Returns from Coast Post Trip
Rev Andersen returns from a six weeks coast trip visiting Spokane Everett Parkland Portland and other places. In Portland he met Attorney Sammel Olson and at Yacolt C Jorgen Olson. He spent a week at the Pacific district Synod meeting in Silverton Ore and rode a Pacific steamer and stayed at a mineral water health resort. He preached seven times and knew church people in the district. Miss Zeptson of Renville was a guest at Mrs Botnen's home over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersen
Coaster
J. N. Anderson
Pacific Coast
Spokane
Everett
Parkland
Portland
Sammel Olson
Yacolt
C. Jorgen Olson
Pacific District of the
Synod Church
Silverton
Ore
Seattle
Marie Railson
Riggs
Pacific
California
Deaths of Willmar residents Christoffer Bonde and Clas Jorgenson
Obituaries report the death of Christoffer Rasmussen Bonde at 72 in Willmar after six months of illness, detailing birth in Denmark, emigration to Willmar in 1880, marriage to Hansine Hansen, children Peter Bonde and Mrs. Mathilda Gillman, and a funeral in Synod churchyard. Separately, Clas Jorgenson, 39, a Green Lake native who lived in Willmar since infancy, died Aug. 6, 1912, with funeral planned at his house the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Bonde
Willmar
Christoffer R. Bonde
First Ward
Christoffer Rasmussen Bonde
Kjildernes
Stokkemarke
Lolland
Denmark
America
Honde
Foot Lake
Mias Hansine Hansen
Peter Bonde
Mathilda Gillman
Lars R. Bonde
Bennett
Neb
J. N. Andersen
Synod Church
Constance Grangaard
Erick Glad
Syn-1 Ud
Clas
Jorgenson
Pine City
Carl J. Jorgenson
Green Lake
M. Jorgenson
Bethel Y P S Plans August Meeting and Program
The Bethel Y P S of the Swedish Lutheran church will hold its next meeting on Wednesday evening August 14. The program features a piano duet by Ethel Carlson, vocal solo, piano solo, recitation by Amy Fridlund and Lillian Johnson, and a speech aria by Theo N Dahl deputerdine. Refreshments served after by Elsie Hoglund, Stella Hoglund, and Hazel Elmquist. Participants include Amanda Johnson, Albert Rykken, Amy Nelson, Julia Johnson, and Helen Sather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society of the Swedish Lutheran Church
Ethel Carlson
Amy Fridlund
Lillian Johnson
Cdeputerdine Theo
Dahl
Elsie
Stella Hoglund
Hazel Elmquist
Manda Johnson
Albert Rykken
Amy Nelson
Julia Johnson
Helen Sather
Roosevelt answer and local farm silo notes
Roosevelt Defends his stance on the negro question but dismisses a pubic inquiry about liquor as he urges to proceed with his speech. The Kandiyohi County Fair premium list is set to be printed soon. Minnesota Silo Co finishes a Ford stave silo for Otto Bergquist and plans another for Mr Cashman near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Silo Company
Otto Bergquist
Mr. Cashman
Licensed to Wed Notices of Marriage Proposals
Licensed to wed notices list two couples to wed on August 1 and a third pairing with Abbie R. as partner. Names include Thomas B. Wheeler and Nellie Keefe, Melvin Van Vorst and Martha Broberg, and Ise aan He Rock and Abbie R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Wheeler
Nellie Keefe
Melvin van Vorst
Martha Broberg
Ise Aan He Rock
Abbie R
Willmar Area Social Notes Highlight Local Guests
A skimming of household visits and travels shows Miss Rae Rivkin visiting in Minneapolis, Elenore Youngberg heading to buy fall millinery, and many families hosting relatives from South St Paul Atwater and Sioux Falls. Attending services were Albert Gilbertson and ministers. and multiple couples planned or celebrated weddings and dinners at Green Lake and in Willmar with guests from Denver Lincoln Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Skok
South St. Paul
Insurance Men to Hold Second Annual Outing at Green Lake
The Central Life Assurance Society state agency plans its second annual outing at Green Lake on August 14 and 15 for agents wives and friends from across the state. Secretary H G Everett and former president George B Peak will attend and Peak will address the Willmar Commercial Club on Wednesday evening. The note mentions Peak’s insurance industry standing and the event’s expected interest. Meanwhile Willmar Hardware stock is being inventoried with Chas Nelson and Ludvig Ellefson considering purchase to continue the business. Theodore Helvig visits from Blooming Prairie before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Life Assurance Society
Green Lake
H. G. Everett
George B. Peak
Peak
Everett
Commercial Club
Willmar
Willmar Hardware Company
Chas Nelson
Ludvig Ellefson
Two Conductors Busted For Grand Larceny In Willmar
In Willmar two Great Northern freight conductors Albert F Garwell and Emil J Stallin were bound over to the October grand jury on grand larceny charges after police observed two men flee a hardware store with pails of fishing tackle tools and silverware. Bail set at 250 each. A wedding followed nearby as James L Rock married Abbie R Day near Eagle Lake with Rev J Parmeter officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbertson
Westgaard
Bonde
West Side
Willmar Hardware Co
Albert F. Garwell
Emil J. Sta* ‘Lin
Great Northern
Muller
Eagle Lake
James L. Rock
Abbie R. Day
Rice Cottage
J. L. Parmeter
M. E
Willmar
Lske
Willmar Commercial Club Sees Freight Facilities Critique
At a sparsely attended meeting the Willmar Commercial Club declared freight facilities at Willmar Station inadequate and unsatisfactory. A committee was formed to investigate and report resolutions for action. The club discussed plans for the Seventh District editors banquet and invited members to an Aug 14 address by Geo. B. Peak. Supt. Foster was asked to invite the Western Educational Association to Willmar in October. The room improvements drew praise, and W. B. Crosby presided in the president’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Geo. B. Peak
Central Life Assurance Society
Des Moines
Supt. Foster
Willmar Public Schools
Kandiyohi shuts out Spicer in low scoring game
Kandiyohi defeated Spicer 3 to 0 on Sunday afternoon. Holmberg pitched effectively for Kandiyohi with nine strikeouts and one hit allowed, while Ronning yielded four hits and eight strikeouts for Spicer. Kandiyohi scored in the 4th on an error and later 2 runs in the 6th, winning $50 and most gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
Spicer
Holmberg
Ronning
V. Holmberg
Vic
Redy
B. Holmberg
Bill
Sixty fourth birthday of Rev Gustaf Peterson celebrated
Last Wednesday in July the sixty four birthday anniversary of Rev Gustaf Peterson pastor of the Bethel church was marked by a party of about one hundred parishioners. They gathered at the Carlson home, escorted him to the parsonage, and presented a purse of nearly $50. Rev Peterson thanked them and said he feels as young as ever. Misses Myrtle Johnson Minnie Fridland and Ethel Carlson provided piano music and refreshments were served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf Peterson
Bethel Church
C. B. Carlson
B. E. Walters
Tripolis
Peterson
Myrtle Johnson
Minnie Fridland
Ethel Carlson
Editors Gather for Seventh District Outing at Willmar
The Seventh District Editorial Association plans a Friday meeting in Willmar with about thirty five outside editors expected. After a six o clock banquet at Assembly Park the group will attend Dreamland, then tour Green Lake by auto Saturday morning and a lake launch ride with a light lunch. Sunday offers a free social day with good lake accommodations promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh District
Willmar
State Farm
Assembly Park
Opera House
Dreamland
Green Lake
Interlochen
Spicer
Navigation on Foot Lake Opens Debate on Lake Split
The Foot Lake Improvement question rekindles talk of restoring navigation between lake sections split by the dump. City council members differ on spending. Magnolia steamboat owner L B Berg proposes two affordable openable bridges around 250 dollars to allow boat passage, with plans for council review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 8. Berg
Magnolia Steamboat
Berg
Anniversary program for Acton Indian outbreak observed
A 50th anniversary observance of the Acton Indian outbreak is planned for Ness church grounds, Aug 18. The event features a speaker from abroad, Greenleaf band music, choral songs, and duets. Activities start about 10 am with a noon dinner served by church ladies and confections and wool drinks sold at stands. A reunion of pioneers is anticipated with strong county turnout. J C Berg and bride honeymooning at Eagle Lake, Miss Martha Berg attending. Royal Neighbors meet Aug 13. Prof Alberh N Gilbertzon to Worcester, Mass., after leaving the University of Minnesota. Miss Maria Gustafson of Maynard visited Thora Thunstedt. John Thunstedt returned from Donnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness Church
Greenleaf
Litchfield
Royal Neighbors
Alberh N. Gilbertzon
Willmar
Worcester
Mass
Clark University
University of Minnesots
Local Localities and Visits Highlight Willmar Briefs
Willmar city notes list numerous social visits and outings. Ben Parmeter visits Herman friends and Miss Ida Moberg travels to Kerkhoven while various residents attend birthdays, church events, and receptions. A benefit for Grover Krum nets about 275 dollars and residents plan park socials with meals and rides.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diven Erickson
Kenville
Plorence Buedecker of
Annie Johnson
Myrtle Peterson
Olivia
Maebelle Sorenson
Mra
Arnold Erickson
Adeline
Pennock
Esther Schroeder
Sioux Falls
Ethel McCune
Dr. H. I. Porter
Bob Ruble
Stu Pal
C. K. Severinson
Daughster
Miks Beruive
Mary Petersol
Duluth
A. J. Montgomery
Caldwell, Wash
Ernest Pergon
David Swenson Sand
A. P. Holtberg
Alden Holtberg
Minteapolis
Chas. B. Carlson
I. G. Hondy
Waller
Wallof
Hovland
North Side State Bank
Ernest Person
John Dusken
Raymond
Mankato
Henry J. Limperich
Charles Lavernmann
St. Cloud
P. Limperich
Anteed
H. P. Limperich
Nellie Rasmusson
Winona
Hattie Carlson
Miss Rasmussen
Walker
Miss Zeptson of
Renville
Ruary
Chas. J. Jorgenson
Roosevelt
Rae Rivkin
Mrs
Sidney Stone
O. M. Porter
Atwater
Solomon Porter
Minnie Dale
C. McDevitt
E. C. Wellin
Chas. Jorgenson
Raymond Spicer
State of California
Medayto Cottage
Albert N. Gilbertson
Episcopal Church
H. Gates
H. C. Lea
Eddy
South Dakota
Thora Peterson
Free Luth
Miss Peterson
Christ Peterson
Campbell Avenue
Olaf Sandho
Sandho
Ed. Sandbo
John Nelson
Lake Andrew
Big Stone County
Barry, Minn
John
Tuat
Barry
Otto Peterson
LaGrange
Ill
A. M. Endersby
Fifth Street
Fetergon
Endersbee
John Stoqnist
C. A. Mattson
la Grange
Tans Peterson
Beckville
H. W. Rost
Litchfield Avenue
Adeline Sundburg
3Rd Street
Florence Lee
J. A. Martin
Tenth Street South
A. Adams
Albert Anderson
Breckenridge
North Dakota
G. N. Railroad Company
Paul M. Peterson
C. T. Thorson
H. Korsvik
Abercrombie
Russell Spicer
Ella Avenue
Mason Spicer
Denver
Cole
Killian
G. N. Railroad
Kemp
Lillia Noren
Nora Johnson
Barbara Williams
Dena Andersen
Mabel
Lillian
Daisy
Ida Sanderson
Esther Rodlin
Anna Ryd
Anna Sehollin
Cora Osmundson
Grace Hanson
Theodore Helvig
Blooming Prairie
O. E.buble
Willmar Commercial Club
Norw Green Lake Church Society
Murdin Pavilion
J. C. Berg
Bride
Mr. Berg
H. J. Berg
Martha Berg
Maria Gustafson
Maynard
Thora Thunstedt
John Thunstedt
Donnelly
Wilhmar
Ben Parmeter
Herman
Ida Moberg
Kerkhoven
Thomas Scotton
Son Leong
Lew Gays
Grover Krum
Bronxvalle
Franklin Hanson
Henry Stenson
Marshall
Alfred Gilbertson
H. G. McDonald
Joe Williams
Crescent Beach
Philathea
Baptist Church
Stoquist
Clara Holtberg
Rime
Orfordville
Wis
O. E. Ruble
7Th Street
Ole Jacobson
10Th St
William Hengetler
State of
New York
G. Bloomfield
Misa Thora Thunstedt
the Baptist Church
Ferring’s
Addn
J. E. Leslie
S. B. Chapin Anteed
Fred W. Bruss
Minn
Ernnest
Brass
Walter DeLaHunt
G. N. Express Co
Louis
Martha Larson
Arthur Thompson
North Star Bible Clase
M. E. Church
Sophia Sjoberg
Royalton
Dr. C. Johnson
Miss Sjoberg
Hannah Tohnson
Frank G. Handy
Mr.Handy
Massachusetts
Mr. Handy
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. BE
Homewood Park
Loney Block
The
Swedish Baptist Church
C. H. Ekdahl
Second Street
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