Sad death of young wife shocks community
The town mourns the death of Mrs Linn at age 23 from complications of childbirth. She died Monday morning at home in the Fourth Ward after a Friday illness, leaving husband Theo Linn and a large circle of friends in deep grief. Funeral services were held today with Swedish Lutheran pastors officiating. Interment was in Christine church cemetery beside the unborn child.
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Linn
Theoore Linn
Nice
Fourth Ward
Mee
Kne
G. Peterson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Lake Lillian
J. C. Lundberg
Christine Church
Mrs. Linn
Aoute Third Street
Beardes
Mia
Ole Lindquist
Spicer
Carelina Martinson
jBls
Pneumonis
Deceasea
Hauge Lutheran Synod Church
Green Lake
J. Halvorson
Martinson
Great Northern
Cavanaugh
St. Cloud
Norway
America
Ole and
Carl Martinson
Julius Martinson
Gunt Peterson
Priam
Hon A E Rice Heads West for Pacific Coast Trip
Hon A E Rice left last week to travel to the Pacific coast. He plans visits in Washington state with ex Gov Clough and intends to attend the G A R encampment in San Francisco and reunions with veteran friends. He will visit Seattle Tacoma and Everett for gatherings with old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hey Post
San Francisco
M. Jorgenson
M. D. Manning
A. E. Rice
Messrs
Jorgenson
Manning
Willmar
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Mr. Rice
Tasac L. Mahan
Omaha
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
A. E. Rive
State of Washington
Cal
Washington
Rice
Clough
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Mablow Suffered Severe Hand Injury In Machinery Accident
Otto Mablow sustained serious injuries while preparing a binder for cutting grain. His left hand was caught between a chain and cog wheel, resulting in the amputation of a fingertip and severe damage to the two adjacent fingers. Doctors fear possible amputation of one finger. the report notes prior misfortune for Mablow, including loss of an eye.
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Chas, Dahlheim
J. D. Wolpert
Witti
Mr. Dahlheim
Otto Mablow
Mablow
Mahlow
Willmar Fuel Co to Operate Wigdahl Wood Yard
The Wigdahl Wood Yard was sold to Duluth Elevator Co. and will be renamed Willmar Fuel Co with B F Westfall as manager. The firm plans upgrades to offer an up to date yard. Also on the docket, the preliminary hearing in State v Magnuson of St Johns was held in Otterness court. The charge was paternity and the defendant was bound over to the next district term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigdahl Wood Yard
Wigdahl & Co
Soes
Duluth Elevator Co
Desl
B. F. Westfall
Willmar Fuel Co
State of
Rates for Threshing and Local Surprises Celebrated
A discussion of Threshers' Association rates aims for fair compensation rather than high prices, with a 1903 rate card similar to prior seasons. A Fablan Lindblad home gathering, attended by Willmar and Syea Congregation members, honored August Lindblad couple with a money purse of over forty dollars amid a surprise party. Frank Swillene dies at 32 after two weeks with typhoid fever and bowel hemorrhage. funeral at St Mary’s Catholic Church tomorrow, interment in church cemetery.
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Threshere’ National Protective Association
Antithreahéra' Association
Threshera’ Association
Threshing Union
Olivia Times
August Lindblad
Fablan
Syea
Willmar
Lundberg
Lindblad
St. Mary
Catholic Church
Fur Coat Repair and Cleaning Service Ad
Fur coats repaired and cleaned by a specialist. Shop on 4th Street opposite Johnson Moline and Co. BT John Warmare.
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4Th Street
Johnson, Moline & Co
John Warmare
Jail Bird Flew: Anders Hanson Escapes From Jail
Anders Hanson escaped from jail Sunday between 10 and 11 o clock after manipulating a bent window rod to create a nine inch opening. Sheriff Lundquist may have been absent, hindering pursuit, as authorities report little hope of recapturing him and no information on his future whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders Hanson
Law of Justice
Lundquist
Withron
Hanson
Sherrif Lundquist
Willmar Named In State Aid List For $81380 Grant
Recalvas State Aid approval by the state high school board distributes state funds to 155 high schools including Willmar. Each school receives 81380, exceeding the legislated 8120 per school due to more schools and a 821700 total appropriation minus 6500 for expenses. Atwater High School gets 81332.
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Willmar
Atwater High School
Elect Officers Meeting of the W. T. O.
The ladies of the W. T. O. will meet at Mrs. Rodlun's home next Tuesday at 3 PM to elect officers and conduct other important business. All members are urged to attend.
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The
City Council Grants Road Work and Licenses In 1903 Willmar
At a Monday city council meeting with most aldermen present, Hans Enelated and Andrew Anderson were granted permission to grade Trott avenue between Mason and Maud streets at their own expense under street committee supervision. Bills approved include water and light funds for coal oil and repairs, and general fund items such as juror fees and prisoner board. Grants were given to hold a shooting tournament August 18–19, 1903, and to allow street fair use of streets in September with license funds to the association. Second readings passed for ordinances on sidewalk signs, waste disposal, street encumbrances, and intoxicating liquor controls. Directors of Black Bay Mining Co. filled vacancies and planned a diamond drill project and steam boat. All State baseball club seeks a reply to a Kerkhoven game challenge.
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Messrs
Hans Johanson & Co
J. T. Otos
Prete Farvick
Worl
Power House
General Fund
John M. Raine
J. G. Jones
A. L. Markhus
Rolse
Gle Lundquist
John H. Person
Hans Johnson & Co
P. H. Roles & Co
Willmar Street Fair Association
J. Samuelson
Minneapolis
Weatberg
Benson Avenue
Water and Light Commission
Peter Bonde
Guy Studa
City of
Willmar
Cty of
Black Bay Mining Co
M. T. Sandbo
A. C. Crawford
J. H. Olson
Weeds Endanger Public Health Warn Willmar Area
Health Officer notes weed menace in St Paul mirrors local concerns. Citizens urged to clear vacant lots to curb disease and hay fever, citing civic beauty and health impacts. If owners refuse, neighbors may act to remove weeds to prevent next year’s seed surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rains
St Paul
Obige
St. Paul
Better Mail Service Boosts North-South Sioux Falls Route
The Granite Falls Tribune reports night mail will start on the Sioux Falls line to serve towns south of here. The change ends the old one mail a day tied to late noon replies and delays. Willmar post office not yet notified but expected to receive notice soon. Local businesses welcomed the improvement after previous grievances.
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Here
Granite Falls Tribune
Sioux Falla Line
Willmar
Kantucky Feud Ends In Injury At Frost County
Fred Otte dahl, three miles south of here, was brought to Frost hospital at four Sunday morning with a deep gash from eye to nose after a quarrel at a south sod dance during a cold spell. The incident is described as a souvenir of the feud era. Ed Sandbo left for Minneapolis to seek medical advice after plans to visit Las Vegas NM. He may instead tour northern Minnesota for its invigorating air.
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Fred Ottedahl
Here
Frost Hospital
South Sod
Ed Sandbo
Minneapolis
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Ida Waleo
Irving
Kerkhoven
National Protective
Union
Eak
Pri
Palmer
Government Printing Office
Frank W. Trike
Pitts
Stan Gay
Spade
Jacob Nelaos
All State” Baseball Club
Jake
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