Personal Men Mention In Local Notes
Miss Elvira Rasmusson is back from Ossian Town. Miss Clare Peterson expected home from Minneapolis this evening. Miss Dougherty left Saturday for Darwin after visiting friends in the city. Mrs. D. Blimquist visited friends at Kandiyohi the latter part of the week. J.T. Shafer of South Carolina is the guest of friends in the city this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Peterson
Minneapolis
Miss Dougherty
Darwin
Ciy
D. Blimquist
Kandiyohi
J.T. Shafer
South Carolina
Marie Botnen
8. A. Volk
Mora
Anna,Ryd
Peterson and Wellin
Lottie Francis Pelton
Watertown
Albin Carlson
Winona
John Feig
MacGregor
N. D
M. Minton
Marion
Willmar
Willmar Street Fair promises major county event
The Willmar Street Fair runs September 13 to 16 with a beefed up premium list and expanded booths. The committee outlines booth placements on Fourth street and Pacific avenue, a free acts platform, a band stand, a tented poultry display, and parades including a Thursday civic parade and Saturday automobile procession. Strong local turnout urged with decorative farm rigs and wide community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Pacific Avenue
Lewis Block
Fifth Street
Kandiyohi County
Tent and Flower Show Highlight at Local Fair
A separate tent will host the flower show on Aug 3 with seating for visitors. J Sheridan Ball plans a feature for Marie and Pearl Ives. Jelmer P Bengtson and Mary E McLaugh are noted as part of the arrangements for Aug 9 including seating for weary sightseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sheridan Ball
Marie
Pearl Ives
Jelmer P.bengtson
Roseau County
Mary E. McLaugh
Milwaukee extension talk fuels northern railway push
Chicago dispatch notes Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railway leaders explore an invasion of Canada to capture growing cross border traffic. A. J. Earling and William Rockefeller inspect a Fargo to Winnipeg route, aiming to counter Canadian reciprocity plans and rekindle competition with James J. Hill lines. Willmar urged to stay alert amid expected rapid regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
William Rockefeller
Willmar
Chicnago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Canada
Northwest
A. J. Earling
St. Paul Road
Darling
Mr. Rockefeller
Fargo
N. D
Winnipeg
St. Paul
James J. Hill
Lightning Strikes Local House During Storm
A week ago on a Sunday night lightning struck the house of J. A. Hedin on Third Street. The bolt ran down the chimney causing little damage. occupants heard the crash and later learned the strike had hit their own home during the electric storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hedin
Third Street
Thor
Prairie Schooner Headed East Through Aberdeen
Fifteen prairie schooners rolled through Aberdeen headed east after leaving South Dakota for good. Boldly painted on the head wagons were the words fifteen miles to water fifty miles to wood as the group began a long journey away from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Personal and Otherwise Miss Dilla Peterson returns home
A stream of social notes lists guests and visitors in Willmar and nearby towns. Dilla Peterson returns from three weeks with relatives in Renvilly county while Edith Tait goes home to Diamond Lake after a visit at Dan Haley's. Several others travel between St Paul, Minneapolis, Benson, Fargo, and Kandiyohi for short visits, family gatherings, and summer stays at cottages along Crescent Beach and Engle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilla Peterson
Renvilly
Edith Tait
Diamond Lake
Dan Haley
Selma Hensum
Arelander
H. Rudd
P. L. Johnson
Crescent Beach
Willmar
Wm. Elkjer
Baby
Kerkhoven
Johnson
Lars Larson
New London
Lewis Larson
Minneapolis
Ole Hansey
Edith Nelson
Esther Anderson
Bernice Severinson Reber
St. Paul Monny
C. E. Thorpe
Solveig
St. Paul
L. C. Thorpe
Engle’ Lake
Ice Cream Social at Bethesda Homes for Aged Needs Help
Social at Bethesda Homes north of Willmar seeks support to furnish the new Home for the Aged reception room. Proceeds from ice cream cake and coffee will go to the cause as Prof. Gustavus Johnson and Miss Emma Rykken provide music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Willmar
Gustavus Johnson
Emma Rykken
Willmar City
Oiling City Streets In Thief River Falls
The Thief River Falls News reports the city began oiling business streets on Friday to create dustless, water shedding roads for a year. Streets closed during soaking and crossings sanded to avoid oil tracking. If successful, more oiling may follow next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thief River Falls
50 Year Anniversary Souvenir Work By Belgrade Pastor
Rev T O Tolo of Belgrade spent three days in our city to promote a pictorial and historical souvenir for the Crow River church in connection with its fiftieth anniversary on September 3. The pamphlet will include about 160 half tone images from old photographs and a historical sketch of the first Norwegian Lutheran church in the county. Also notes half fare travel policy details for preachers with most state roads offering discounts. Rev Strand and family from Minneapolis visited Gilbert cottage at Green Lake and spoke with Mr and Mrs John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvorson
Andrew Peterson
Stacia Rodenbur
Minnie Peterson
Oliver Larson
Mable Lindstrom
Wm. Hays
Clara Otos
Trond Alvig
Ole J. Nickelson
John
Aspass
T. O. Tolo
Belgrade
Crow River
Strand
Minneapolis
Gilbert
Green Lake
John Johnson
County Officials Report on Local Court and Accidents
Sheriff Starbuck and Clerk Johnson with Assistant Fusness escorted a Montevideo arrestee who pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing a beer case. Judge Quale sentenced 30 days and a $50 fine. Gunderson was injured knee by a cow last Friday and will take time to recover. Deputy Bostrom spent two and a half days auditing Treasurer and Auditor books, praising local bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Starbuck
Elias Johnson
Fusness
Chippewa County
Montevideo
Quale
Martin Gunderson
Dovre
Charles
Bostrom
Death of Mrs Betty Lavinia Geer Mourns Colfax Town
Betsy Lavinia Geer of Colfax died Monday July 31 from heart disease. Born May 17 1838 in Pennsylvania she was 73. Widowed since 1907 her seven children Martin Smith W W Knight Jessica Finch Jennie John Melvin William survive. She rests Aug 2 at Burbank cemetery after services at the Presbyterian church. Colfax Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lavinia Geer
Geer
Pennsylvania
Thomas Amy
Emmeline Palmer
Charley Smith Geer
Martin Smith
W. W. Knight
Spokane
Wash
Jessica Finch
Jennie
John
Melvin
William
Burbank
Presbyterian Church
Colfax Cor
Death of Charles Berglund in Pennock at 51
Wilhnar reports the death of Charles Berglund of Pennock on Monday at 7:30 PM from cancer. He aged 51 years 4 months 14 days and is survived by his wife Clara Landin of Watertown South Dakota and four children Emily, Victor, Arthur, and the two brothers Gust Berglund of Pennock and A P Berglund of New London plus sister Mrs G Peterson of Stockholm Wright County. Funeral services are set for Thursday with 1:30 PM services at the residence and 3:00 PM at Mamrelund church officiated by Rev G Peterson. Interment in the adjoining church yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhnar
Charles Berglund
Pennock
Clara Landin
Watertown
Dak. Victor
Emily
Arthur Berglund
Gust Berglund
A. P.berglund
New London
G. Peterson
Stockholm
Wright County
Mamrelund
Rev. G. Peterson
Mr. Berglund
Death notices and obituaries of Hedvig Fahlstrom Ellen Weedall and Rasmus Paulson
News of multiple Willmar area deaths. Hedvig Fahlstrom of Minneapolis aged 70, a Sweden native, died likely heart failure between Friday and Saturday. funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at 1004 Irving Ave North Minneapolis with C W Odell in attendance. Ellen Weedall, longtime Willmar resident, died in Minneapolis at age 20 from tuberculosis. related to Andrew Bjorsell family. Rasmus Paulson, 77, Denmark native and longtime Willmar resident, died at 1019 Trott Ave Wednesday. funeral Sunday. survived by wife and daughter Lena Poulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Odell
Hedvig Fahlstrom
Minneapolis
Mra. Vendla Erickson
Sweden
America
Irving Ave. N
Misa Ellen Weedall
Willmar
Weedall
Weedalls
Andrew Bjorsell
Sity
Rasmus Paulson
Trott Ave
Denmark
Lena Poulson
Torrey Falls From Train Near Hopkins Junction
Torrey, a well known conductor on the Willmar division, was seriously injured last Saturday night when he fell from a freight train near Hopkins Junction. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to a St Paul hospital in precarious condition. His wife is recovering from childbirth, and a son was born about a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
Wilmar
Harry Canfield
Minneapolis
Canfield
Hopkins Junction
St. Paul
Willmar
Penny Scored and Fireworks Spark a Colorful Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue compares a dollar and a penny in a pocket, with the dollar boasting of superiority as patriotic and religious. A “poor little” person counters, claiming church and Sabbath school involvement. The excerpt ends with a note about a child’s response.
May Build Feed Barn Near Corner Of Second Street
Fred L. Smith considers rejecting erecting a 125 foot long feed barn with access on Second Street and Benson Avenue to house about 75 horses. He may sell the corner at a fair price. Jonah Gould also plans to secure a site for a feed barn, aiming to provide ample stable space before cold weather. Chas. Gabrielson of Kandiyohi visited the city last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Smith
Robinson
Second Street
Benson Avenue
Jonah Gould
Chas. Gabrielson
Kandiyohi
Local Social Roundup Clips from Willmar Tribune
A detailed social column lists residents and visitors including Gertrude Swillens, J. F. Brenton, Andrew Patch, Esther Nickelson, Gulbrand Wangsness, Peter Benson, Marie Botnen, S. A. Volk family, Hilma Englund, Rev. Spencer, Amy Fridland kin, Halvor Hande, August Paulson, A. N. Englund, McNelly family, H. P. Johnson, E. C. East, Alfred Peterson, Sophy Sjoberg, Julia Englund, W. C T U members, Benj Bywassink, M. Minton, M. Hansen, and Aldrich Blomquist, with trips to Minneapolis, Willmar area engagements, and upcoming housekeeping.
New Agricultural Teacher Arrives in Willmar
C L McNelly and wife arrived in the city to lead the Willmar schools agricultural department. He has begun familiarizing himself with local farmers and conditions and is expected to be a strong asset. A short course in agriculture and a street fair exhibit are planned as part of the program. The piece notes advances in electrification replacing broom, coal, and gas in homes, and mentions St Luke's Ladies Guild meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McNelly
McNelly
Willmar
Europe
Seattle
Ladies’ Guild of
St. Lukes Church
Fish House
August Social of Bethel Church
The Swedish Lutheran Bethel church ladies announce an August social on Thursday afternoon next week August 17. Serving committee includes Mesdames Emil Wahlstrand John Wahlstrand Nels B Swenson Carl Bjorkman Aug Soderling and Ingrid Ryd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church
Mesdames Emil Wahlstrand
John Wahlstrand
Nels
Swenson
Carl Bjorkman
Aug. Soderling
Ingrid Ryd
Ives Ball Bonded in Quiet City Wedding
Miss Mary Pearl Ives wed Mr. J Sheridan Ball last Thursday in a quiet ceremony conducted by Reverend Parmeter. Ball is a brakeman for the Great Northern and Ives is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ives of this city. The couple receives best wishes for a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pearl Ives
J. Sheridan Ball
Hev. Parmeter
Ball
Great Northern
Miss Ives
Robert Ives
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elvira Rasmusson
Ossian, Town
Willmar Street
Hans N. Hanson
Danvers
Hulda Moline
Ed Benson
Mrs. M. Jolson
Helen Bicknell
Morris
Gerta Rasmuson
Anna Excess
Sioux City
T. G. Mason
Fung
Renville
J. Taylor
Alice Gibson
Bottineau
Clara Allen
H. P. Johnson
Kandiwohi
Levi Lund
Victor
Joseph Holmberg
August Gabrielson
E. Gardener
Isaac Johnson
Miss Ia
Svea
Otelia Vigen
Ellen Weedell
Ingeborg Trelstad
Wm. B. Tanson
Melon Bignell
J. G. Dale
Gortrile
Litchfield
Josie Carlson
Kandiyahi
Gilbert Gabrielkon
Dorothy Nelson
Sophy Tallak- Bon
Christine Hedeen
Ingeborg
Winthrop
McGregor
New Hampton
Ontario
John Sjoberg
Royalton
Dr. C. Johnson
Isobel
Esther Somerville
Ella Williams
Spicer
J. M. Monson
Florence
Rhoda
Pah- Tun Township
Maydee Doyle
Andrew Patchell
John Wright
Mrs. Whitterner
C. D. Wright
Constance Grangaard
M. C. Grongaard
Valley City
E. A. Robbins
Won Everett
Josie
Winnie Johnson
Elida Sole
Bertha
Marshall, Minn
Z. J. Johnson
Patrick
Francisco
Verde
Maria Velde
Jones Brothers
L. A. Tresgold
J. G. Handy
E. C. Wellin
Selmer Berg
Peter Bonde
W. E. Lawson
G. B. Carlson
Wm. 0. Johnson
O. R. Berkness
Colt
Willmars
Ginger
Lettinen Guad
Lars Halvorson
Web
Milwaukee
Rockefeller
Thunderbolt
Prairie Schooner
C. E. Horbeck
Superior
Wis
D. N. Tallman
A. H. Westberg
O. H. Westberg
Laila Peterson
Benson
P. P. Peterson
Winnie Carlson
N .P. Carlson
Ida
Mable Sanderson
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Lillian
Ide Schraeder
N. C
City
A. H. Sperry
Gladys
Mia. F. A. Martin
Alfreda Lindholm
Lafayette
Minn
Martin
Albuquerqué
New Mexico
O. J. Larson
C.' Bonnen
C. O
Bethesda Homes
Moorhead
Great
Northern
Minneapolia
Oriental Limited
Northern Pacific
Ituai
Betsy Lavinia Geer
Gertrude Swillens
Raymond
J. F. Brenton
Duluth
Andrew Patch
Ell
Esther Nickelson
Gulbrand Wangsness
Peter Benson
the Tribune
Mrs. Oster
Children of
J. F. Millard
Hilma Englund
Willmar Co-Operative Mercantile Store
Spencer
Tilda
Anna Johnson
Amy Fridland
Tribune
Halvor Hande
Marehwell, Sask
August Paulson
Macalester College
A. N. Englund
Larimore
The
Mrs. McNelly
McIntosh
Kandiyohi Township
W. Lambert
E. C. East
Tri-State Telephone Company
Kandiyohi Telephone Company
Alfred Peterson
Markhus
1St Ward
Sophy Sjoberg
Idaho
Mies Julia
Christian Johnson
Jay
W. H. Peterson
M. T. Sandbo
Benj. Bywassink
Muscatine
Roae- Island
Bfiis
Hana N. Hansen
Aldrich Blomquist
Tribuns
Edwin Moline
Baby Joel
the Olof
Ferring Hows
Otiawe
Kanea
Questa
Lara’ Molise
Ives Ball
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